In an effort to give the cannabis community an opportunity to safely connect, engage, learn and grow, Cannabis LAB (CLAB) is pleased to host its 6th Annual Cannabis Law, Accounting and Business (CLAB) Conference and Expo on Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 at Hyatt Regency in Miami, Florida. Ricky Williams, former NFL player and founder and president of Highsman, will serve as the event’s keynote speaker. Cannabis LAB (CLAB), which stands for Law, Accounting & Business, is a professional industry association whose mission is to educate, connect and empower business professionals looking to enter or already in the cannabis industry. The two-day hybrid B2B and B2C conference will focus on laws affecting practitioners and businesses within the cannabis industry and the critical issues and challenges impacting the space. This year’s theme is “United We Grow” and will embody why gender and race issues will shape how society advances. At the conference and expo, attendees will hear from top executives, educators and thought leaders in the cannabis space during interactive activations and educational panels. CEOs, start-ups, ancillary business professionals, legacy marketers and the cannacurious will learn more about the cannabis industry, businesses in the space, networking and job opportunities, how to register for a medical marijuana card, and much more. Panel topics will include legal; marketing; risk management; accounting; data, technology and retail; culture and community; investment and starting a canna-business. More than a typical conference, the CLAB Conference and Expo offers guests an immersive educational experience through health and wellness extracurricular activities for the mind, body and soul. On Saturday, June 4, expo-goers have the opportunity to join an early morning elevated yoga session and breakfast with Ricky Williams. Additional activities include an expo hall open to the public, classes for consumers, happy hours, after parties, and other surprises throughout Miami. Event sponsors include BioTrack by Forian, Curaleaf, FlowerHire, Trulieve, TrueGreen Globa, Binske, Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana, Durée & Company, Treehouse Blends, Sunnyside, Paybotic, FLUENT, S2S Insurance Cannabis News Florida, ACS Laboratory, AeroPay, Boveda. HBK, Contempo Specialty Packaging, DOMA, First Federal Bank, Cannabist, Mr. Cannabis Law, CannGen, Gram Co, Ventus a Digi Company, DAG CEA Facilities, AYR (Liberty Health Sciences), Gumma Acho CPA, Kaycha Lab, MUV, Kush Rewards, Safe Harbor, South Tip Hemp, PAQcase, Gator Pipes, Wurk, RISE, Panacea Payroll, Marc Egort, CPA, P.A., Cure8, Florida For Care, Akerman, Aloré Event Firm, Aroma Espresso, CannaDevices, CanPay, Cozen O’Connor, Delicious Catering Services, Inc., Fox Rothschild, Greenspoon Marder, Highsman, International Cannabis Bar Association, MATTIO Communications, Next Level Rentals and Americanna Laboratories. For more information, the complete list of speakers and the full schedule of events, please visithttps://www.clabconference.com/. When: Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June, 4, 2022 9 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. EST Where: Hyatt Regency Miami 400 Southeast 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33131 Cost: Expo only: $30 Conference, Expo and Cocktail Party: $299 Speed Investor Networking: $75 Individual Sessions: $50 Cocktail Party: $50 Elevated Yoga with Ricky Williams: $60 Guests must be 18 years or older to attend. How: To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-cannabis-lab-conference-expo-tickets-198326799797?aff=efbneb. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash and CLAB

FENDI announces the return from March 17th through May 1st, 2022, of the iconic FENDI CAFFE at OTL Restaurant in the heart of Miami’s vibrant Design District, located across from the FENDI Boutique, following the great success of the FF Vertigo-inspired iteration in the Summer 2021. In a celebration of the spring season, the new creative concept for the FENDI CAFFE draws creative cues from the FENDI Women’s Spring/Summer 2022 Collection, and its inspiration from the figurative drawings of visionary fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez. In collaboration with The Estate and Archive of Antonio Lopez and Juan Ramos, the artist’s work has been freshly revived for the FENDI Women’s Spring/Summer 2022 Collection, bringing a modern perspective on disco-age glamour, and a spotlight on the diverse and powerful femininity that underscores the FENDI name. With a bold sunset graphic in hues of red, orange, and yellow, the FENDI CAFFE takes over the outdoor corridors of the restaurant and FENDI Boutique. The concept comes to life with illustrations of ‘Lopez Girls’ – focusing on Lopez’s innovative vision on femininity, diversity, inclusivity, and unconventional beauty – emblazoned across the outside of the space. Upon entering, guests will immediately discover the space transformed into a world of FENDI and Antonio Lopez. The space will be adorned with rainbow graphics, and the sketches of ‘Lopez Girls’ come to life in 3D billboard sculptures. The FENDI CAFFE tables embrace the 70’s aesthetic, with the colorful sunset graphics topping each surface. The theme is continued throughout with custom FENDI table settings and takeaway elements, as well as decorative details for the menu’s food and beverage. The hand-sketched version of the FENDI logo inspired by Lopez’s original work for the brand appears throughout elements of the café. The FENDI CAFFE menu includes a fusion of local and Italian favorite breakfast and lunch items, as well as beverages including a signature FF logo cappuccino served in porcelain cups decorated with FENDI’s signature Pequin striped motif. An evening Aperitivo menu will also be offered. Sweet and savory bites will include special FF logo toast and paninis, as well as a variety of pastries and baked goods in special FENDI packaging. Discover the FENDI CAFFE at OTL: Miami Design District – 160 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137 Open March 17th through May 1st, 2022 #FendiCafe #FendiSS22 By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Fendi Cafe

The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the final date of the Garden After Dark live music series. The Garden’s lush grounds will provide the perfect setting for this intimate, outdoor show. The final concert of the season features the 10th anniversary celebration of The French Horn Collective, one of South Florida’s most popular bands. This special night will feature past members and special guests, including trumpeter Jean Caze from the Michael Bublé band, all under the stars on the Great Lawn. The French Horn Collective performs a high-energy fusion of gypsy jazz, hot swing, and original French music. Led by Parisian multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter Vincent Raffard, the diverse international group also features singer Shira Lee and a rotating cast of highly talented musicians. All concerts are held on the grounds of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, located at 2000 Convention Center Drive on Miami Beach. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Our Botanical Bar will be serving light bites and cocktails -- no outside food or beverages permitted. Limited seating, please bring a blanket or lawn chair. Tickets are $35 for non-members, $25 for members (members call for discount code). To purchase tickets visit mbgarden.org/events. Please be advised that The French Horn Collective & Friends on May 27 has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 29. We apologize for any Series sponsors include: City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, and State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Garden After Dark series is curated by producer Gene De Souza. More about the Garden The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a 3-acre subtropical garden and event space, featuring a wetland with red mangrove and pond apple trees, an expansive water garden with a cascading Oolite fountain, and diverse collections of flowering trees, palms, cycads, orchids, and Florida native species. The mission of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden is to promote environmental enjoyment, stewardship and sustainability through education, the arts, and interaction with the natural world. The Garden is a unique oasis of beauty and tranquility within an urban setting – a community resource that refreshes, inspires and engages our visitors. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of French Horn Collective & Friends

In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, One United Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 12th Annual “I Got Bank!” National Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. To make financial literacy a core value of the Black community, the Bank is offering a free “I Got Bank” E-Book. Students from across the country between the ages of 8 and 12 are encouraged to read a financial literacy book of their choosing, and either write a 250-word essay or create an art project to show how they would apply what they learned from the book to their daily lives. Submissions must be emailed or postmarked by June 30, 2022. The Bank will choose ten winners and award each winner a $1,000 savings account at One United Bank by August 31, 2022. For more information, please visit: www.oneunited.com/book. Teri Williams, One United Bank President and author of “I Got Bank! What My Granddad Taught Me About Money”, wrote the book when she found that there weren’t enough books geared toward educating urban youth about finances. “In 2022, we launched the One Transaction Podcast to encourage our community to focus on one transaction to close the wealth gap for their family,” states Ms. Williams. “Our contest and free e-book encourage families to teach their children how to build wealth and make financial literacy a core value in the Black community!” The 2021 winners are Travis Brown, 8, Hialeah, FL, Gilana Freeman, 12, Dallas, TX, Ariel Hartman, 10, Tamarac, FL, Amel Johns, 12, Washington, DC, Jackson Lennox, 12, Sunrise, FL, Aziza McKay, 10, Dorchester, MA, Ada Nazneen, 10, Rocklin, CA, Kylie Thurman, 9, Miami, FL, Shalena Prakash, 11, Duarte, CA, Christian Turner, 9, Los Angeles, CA. “I Got Bank! What My Granddad Taught Me About Money” is published by The Beckham Publications Group, Inc. (Beckhamhouse). For more information about the official contest rules, please visit: www.oneunited.com/book. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of One United Bank. Top image courtesy of Unsplash

In honor of Haitian Heritage Month, Miami Design District's Buick Building is home to NOULA: a Haitian art exhibition that challenges the idea of Haitian experience and existence. This showcase brings together contemporary Haitian artists from different parts of the world, who disrupt and confront negative notions about Haitian culture, societal standards, and the perceptions of self-identity in relation to imposed narratives. Additionally, the Miami Design District commissioned Afro-Brazilian artist Criola to create a permanent mural for Jungle Plaza. Her work is slated to unveil this June and is titled Interdimensional Portal. MORE ON NOULA NOULA addresses historical and contemporary systemic issues, while using the homeland of Haiti as an example and a beacon. This exhibition illuminates the great contributions Haiti has offered throughout history. These artists, in their cultural context, are addressing stereotypes, biases which affect self-perception, and the misconception of their own country. These Haitian artists encourage us to celebrate an emerging cultural exhibition, transforming the Buick Building into an immersive gallery. All from different parts of the world, these artists showcase original art, sculptures, drawings, and mixed-media- in hopes of sparking new expectations in the world of Haitian art. The exhibition notably features conceptual art from Michaelle Sergile, film projection from Steven Baboun and sculptures from Nico Vorbe. In the spirit of Diasporic engagement, NOULA bridges the gap between classic works from old masters and contemporary masters to the most recent work by contemporary artists. This thematic exhibition displays Haitian Heritage through the lens of today’s most prominent and contemporary Haitian artists. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Noula Exhibition

RBC announced its new sponsorship as a Global Partner of Women’s Golf Day (WGD) and lead sponsor of the inaugural WGD RBC Toronto event, taking place June 7 at the historic Scarboro Golf and Country Club. The Women’s Golf Day movement, recognized each year in June, includes more than 1,000 events in over 80 countries, and celebrates women and girls learning valuable skills that will empower them on and off the golf course. With a shared vision of advancing the game of golf for women, RBC is proud to partner with WGD, a global network of women dedicated to supporting golf and one another in the pursuit of excellence in the game. As lead sponsor of the WGD Toronto event, RBC will help provide new and experienced golfers across the greater Toronto area with resources, networking opportunities and access to the game. “We are thrilled to partner with Women’s Golf Day for the launch of the inaugural WGD RBC Toronto event and to further our commitment to supporting women in sport,” said Shannon Cole, Vice-President, Brand Marketing, RBC. “WGD’s passion for championing the advancement of women in golf is inspiring, and we are excited to be joining their incredible global network.” “As Women’s Golf Day continues to evolve and expand globally, we are excited to welcome RBC, an organization that shares our passion for advancing women through the sport of golf,” said Elisa Gaudet, Founder of Women’s Golf Day. “We look forward to launching this initiative in Toronto and continuing to empower Canadian women to get involved in golf no matter what their level and explore the benefits for themselves, family and friends.” Golfers can participate in the WGD global initiative by registering for the Toronto event, taking place on Tuesday, June 7 at Scarboro Golf and Country Club from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST. The event will include a panel discussion featuring prominent women in the sport including Canadian Golf Hall of Fame Member Lorie Kane, a choice of participation in either a 9-hole shotgun game or golf clinic, as well as networking opportunities with leading golf industry professionals. Additionally, event participants will receive complimentary tickets courtesy of Golf Canada, to the RBC Canadian Open taking place from June 6-12 at the iconic St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Etobicoke. Tickets to the WGD event are limited and registration will close once all spots have been filled. “Scarboro Golf and Country Club is thrilled to host the Toronto event for Women’s Golf Day and to partner with RBC and WGD on this amazing initiative,” said Carol-Ann Goering, Chief Operating Officer, Scarboro Golf and Country Club. “Our Club aims to engage a diverse community of golfers and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the WGD network this June.” RBC is a proud supporter of women’s golf on both the professional and grassroots level, demonstrated through longstanding sponsorships including: Team Canada; CP Women’s Open; RBC PGA Scramble; and RBC Community Junior Golf. RBC is also the official financial services partner of golfers on the LPGA TOUR including world no. 9 Brooke Henderson, Alena Sharp and Morgan Pressel. Key Facts: What: Women’s Golf Day in partnership with RBC When: Tuesday, June 7 from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST Where: Scarboro Golf and Country Club, Toronto, ON How: Register for the inaugural Toronto event here. Registration includes complimentary tickets to the RBC Canadian Open, courtesy of RBC and Golf Canada. Spots are limited and registration will close once all spots have been filled. More on RBC Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 88,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact. More on Women’s Golf Day Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls through golf and facilitates them learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event, has now taken place at more than 1000 locations in nearly 80 countries since its inception in 2016, and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative. Learn more at womensgolfday.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of WGD

The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and the Chopin Foundation of the U.S. are pleased to announce the fourth annual Frost Chopin Festival. The critically acclaimed week-long event begins Sunday June 19, and will conclude Sunday, June 26 returning live in-person this year following last year’s highly successful all-virtual platform due to the COVID crisis. This year generous donor support has enabled all concerts to be available free of charge with more full scholarships awarded to participants selected this year than in previous editions. Concerts will take place at UM’s Maurice Gusman Concert Hall located on the University of Miami Campus, 1314 Miller Drive in Coral Gables, Florida and will be livestreamed to a global audience via the Frost YouTube channel. “We are so excited to be able to host the return of the Frost Chopin Festival with in-person events, offering world-class classical music to the people of South Florida free of charge,” states Kevin Kenner, Frost Chopin Festival Academy Founder, Artistic Director and Associate Professor of piano at the Frost School of Music.  “We especially want to welcome those who have rarely come to classical music events in hopes they will discover the transformative power and beauty of this music.” In addition to the concerts featuring some of the most celebrated pianists of the music of Chopin today, an integral part of the Frost Chopin Festival is the Academy. The Academy offers each participant specialized masterclasses and lectures fashioned to help with specific issues surrounding the performance of Chopin’s works. Guest lecturers will share their specialized knowledge of Chopin in the form of workshops and subsequent breakout groups applying newly learned skills. Workshops are also open to the general public free of charge. The 4th annual edition of the Frost Chopin Festival is especially significant for the Chopin Foundation, states Barbara Muze, Executive Director of the Chopin Foundation of the U.S. “The program really goes to the heart of the Foundation’s mission by both supporting the young talented pianists who receive the finest musical instruction, and by offering accessible, high quality classical music concerts by world renowned artists to the South Florida community. Additionally, a total of seven pianists from our Scholarship Program for Young Pianists will be participating this summer. Because of Frost’s philosophy which is rooted in the transformative power of music, the Chopin Foundation has started an endowment fund for the Frost Chopin Festival, which will allow the Frost School to continue in perpetuity this important celebration and pedagogy of Chopin. Our goal is to reach $100,000 (or more) within the next 5 years and we hope that others who recognize the importance of this great program will join the Chopin Foundation with additional pledges to the endowment.” This year’s festival has many highlights, notably two concerts featuring some of Ukraine’s finest treasures: the illustrious Ukrainian-Polish soprano Olga Pasichnyk performing Ukrainian and Polish songs, and one of Ukraine’s most gifted young talents, 16-year-old pianist Khrystyna Mykhailichenko, one of the event’s students receiving a full scholarship. Khrystyna, who had to flee her Ukrainian home and is now living in Poland and will perform works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Ukrainian composer Mykola Lysenko.  “At this disturbing moment in world events, I have been deeply concerned for the people of Ukraine,” states Kevin Kenner. “This unjust war has not only shocked the world, but is also taking aim at Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage, as it attempts to erase the very identity of the Ukrainian people, their literature, art and music. Our Festival, therefore, has aligned with the King Baudouin Foundation of U.S Relief Fund for Ukrainian Musicians. Donations can be made at https://bit.ly/FrostChopinSupportsUkraine. Chopin Specialists Participating: Chopin specialists joining the festival’s distinguished artistic director Kevin Kenner, (who won the 12th International Chopin Competition in Warsaw) in conducting workshops and performing in concert include: · Garrick Ohlsson, one of the world’s leading exponents of the music of Chopin will make a rare appearance in South Florida. · Dina Yoffe, winner of the Chopin and Schumann International Competitions will perform Beethoven and Schumann. · Ewa Pobłocka, the distinguished Polish pianist and pedagogue returns to perform works of Bach. Introducing the Gifted Chopin Festival and Academy Participants: The selection of 21 gifted pianists many of whom already recognized throughout the world, include J.J. Jun Li Bui of Canada, who is just turning 18 years old and won 6th prize in the highly publicized 2021 International Chopin Competition, which was watched by over 4 million viewers worldwide.  Participants range in age from 13 – 28 and represent their home countries of South Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Poland, Ukraine, Canada and the U.S. The youngest Evelina Kleczek who hails from Virginia is a prize winner in 12 competitions including most recently the Gold Prize in the Musicale Winter Music Festival 2022. The oldest Shih-Man Weng hails from Taiwan, and has been awarded prizes in 6 competitions including winning the 2019 Frost School of Music Concerto Competition. The 4th Annual Chopin Festival is made possible with generous support from the Chopin Foundation of the U.S the Dr. M. Lee Pearce Foundation, Patrick Park Foundation, and Olga and David Melin. THE FROST CHOPIN FESTIVAL SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: Sunday, June 19, 2022, 4:00 p.m. Opening Concert: Celebrating the Live Return of Chopin’s Music and More! Free, Reservation Required J J Jun Li Bui, piano Ewa Pobłocka, piano Frank Cooper, moderator The 4th Annual Frost Chopin Festival celebrates its live return with an amazing lineup of two stellar pianists: 18-year-old J J Jun Li Bui, who won 6th prize at the XVIII International Chopin Competition in Warsaw last year, as well as the eminent Polish pianist Ewa Pobłocka, prize winner of the X International Chopin Competition. A specialist in the music of Chopin and J. S. Bach, Pobłocka recently recorded all of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, and will open our festival performing some of his most magnificent keyboard works. The concert opens with J J Jun Li Bui’s renditions of works by Chopin, Debussy, and Stravinsky. Miami’s beloved musicologist Dr. Frank Cooper joins us again this year to introduce the concert program. https://events.miami.edu/event/opening_concert_celebrating_the_live_return_of_chopins_music_and_more https://ci.ovationtix.com/1811/performance/11091778 https://youtu.be/mxbH3kCi9Y0 Monday, June 20, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Workshop on Chopin’s Etudes with Prof. John Rink Professor John Rink (University of Cambridge) and eminent Chopin scholar returns for the 3rd time to our academy to lead workshops on Chopin-related topics. In this first workshop he will discuss Chopin’s magnificent and fiendish etudes with students of the academy. Together, they will discover how musicological and contextual information can inspire new creative ways of looking at these staples of the piano repertoire. This workshop is free and open to the public. Reservation is not required. https://events.miami.edu/event/workshop_on_chopins_etudes_with_prof_john_rink Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Workshop on Chopin’s Nocturnes with Prof. John Rink Professor John Rink (University of Cambridge) and eminent Chopin scholar leads a second workshop on a Chopin-related pin-related topics. This time he will delve into Chopin’s wonderous and elusive nocturnes with students of the academy. This workshop is free and open to the public. Reservation is not required. https://events.miami.edu/event/workshop_on_chopins_etudes_with_prof_john_rink_1455 Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 7:00pm An Evening of Ukrainian and Polish Song Olga Pasichnyk, soprano Ewa Pobłocka, piano Kevin Kenner, piano Malvyn Lai, piano Katherine Liu, piano Saaya Hara, piano Join us for an evening of song with Ukrainian-Polish soprano Olga Pasichnyk, winner of the Queen Elisabeth International Competition in Brussels accompanied by pianists Kevin Kenner and Ewa Pobłocka in a selection of works by Ukrainian composers, Chopin and Poland’s operatic master Stanisław Moniuszko. We will also highlight some of our talented academy students, American pianist Malvyn Lai and Katherine Liu, who are scholarship recipients of the Chopin Foundation of the U.S., and pianist Saaya Hara, who has traveled all the way from Japan. She was a semifinalist at the XVIII International Chopin Competition in Warsaw. https://events.miami.edu/event/an_evening_of_ukrainian_and_polish_song https://ci.ovationtix.com/1811/performance/11091779 https://youtu.be/gDDQlBShgMo Thursday, June 23, 2022, 7:00pm Distinguished Artist Recital: Dina Yoffe Works of Beethoven and Schumann Dina Yoffe, piano Katie Liu, piano Angeline Ma, piano Hyeonuk Park, piano Top-prize winner at the International Chopin and Schumann Competitions, pianist Dina Yoffe, who is also a renowned pedagogue and juror of many of the most prestigious piano competitions, performs works of Beethoven and Schumann. She will be joined by three of our talented academy students, all scholarship recipients of the Chopin Foundation of the U.S. Katie and Angeline have attended every edition of the academy since its inception in 2018. Hyeonuk was awarded 1st prize at the 2021 Claudette Sorel International Piano Competition and is currently studying at the Juilliard School. https://events.miami.edu/event/works_of_beethoven_and_schumann https://ci.ovationtix.com/1811/performance/11091780 https://youtu.be/0DYyeZn8b-0 Friday, June 24, 2022, 7:00pm Young Virtuosos Khrystyna Mykailichenko, piano Isadora Rezende, piano Evelina Kleczek,piano Antoni Kleczek, piano William Ge, piano Tonight we feature the Frost Chopin Academy’s youngest talents, including 13-year-old Evelina Kleczek, her 15-year-old brother Antoni, and 15-year-old William Ge, recipient of a Chopin Foundation scholarship. We are also featuring the winner of The First Parnassus International Music Competition, of the Music International Competition and full-scholarship recipient Isadora Rezende, 16, of Brazil. The evening concludes with 16-year-old Ukrainian refugee Khrystyna Mykhailichenko, whom we have also brought here on a full scholarship. Included in Khrystyna’s program are works from her native Ukraine. https://events.miami.edu/event/young_virtuosos http://ci.ovationtix.com/1811/performance/11091782 https://youtu.be/qtIAK56pGzg Saturday, June 25, 2022, 10:00 a.m. The Art of Preluding: a workshop by Dmitry Ablogin Dmitry Ablogin is one of today's most brilliant and innovative keyboard artists and will be offering a workshop and group sessions on the execution of “preluding,” common performance practice of the Classical and Romantic eras. This workshop is free and open to the public. Reservation is not required. https://events.miami.edu/event/the_art_of_preluding_a_workshop_by_dmitry_ablogin Sunday, June 26, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Distinguished Artist Recital: Garrick Ohlsson Works of Brahms, Chopin, and More! Garrick Ohlsson, piano Athena Deng, piano Madison Yan, piano Christopher Shin, piano The Festival concludes with a rare South Florida appearance of one of America’s piano legends, Garrick Ohlsson, whose career was catapulted after winning the Chopin, Busoni, and Montreal International Competitions. His recital includes works of Brahms and Chopin and will be preceded by three of our talented Academy students: Canadian pianist Athena Deng, prize winner of the 2021 William Knabe International Piano Competition, American Christopher Shin, prize winner of the MTNA 2021-2022 Senior Piano Competition, and South Florida’s own Madison Yan, prize winner of the 2019 William Knabe International Piano Competition. https://events.miami.edu/event/works_of_brahms_chopin_and_more http://ci.ovationtix.com/1811/performance/11091808 https://youtu.be/rqwC4CpKkaM By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Frost Chopin Festival

City Theatre (@CityTheatreMIA) and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@ArshtCenter) are proud to present the 25th Silver Anniversary season of SUMMER SHORTS, featuring a program of new short comedies, dramas and mini-musicals as well as fresh revivals of past Festival favorites written by the country’s best playwrights. SCHEDULE Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. – Preview Friday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. – Preview Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. – Opening Night Through Saturday, July 2 Tickets: $50, $60, $65, $75* Carnival Studio Theater Image of Daniel Llaca and Diana Garle* in “21 Chump Street” by Lin-Manuel Miranda – Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography Playing June 2-July 2 in the Arsht Center’s intimate Carnival Studio Theater, SUMMER SHORTS showcases the diversity of Miami through a variety of short plays and musicals. Tickets to SUMMER SHORTS are $50 and $60*. VIP tickets are also available for $65 and $75*, which include up-front, reserved seating and a free drink ticket. Tickets may be purchased at the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at arshtcenter.org. Launched in 1996, City Theatre is one of Miami’s oldest theater companies. They are nationally distinguished for being the only theater in the country producing 10-minute plays and musicals year-round and for all ages. City Theatre has won four Carbonell Awards, including the Bill Von Mauer Award in 2016. The company was recognized by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava in honor of “City Theatre 25th Anniversary Day” on June 9, 2021. “City Theatre is eager to present our milestone 25th Silver Anniversary SUMMER SHORTS Festival for our South Florida audiences!” said Margaret M. Ledford, City Theatre’s Artistic Director. “The cool thing to do on a hot summer’s night is back, featuring a fantastically talented acting ensemble, and ten short plays and musicals by today’s hottest American playwrights. It’s a hilarious and thought-provoking evening for all. SUMMER SHORTS honors the roots of the Festival and its past 25 years, while looking forward to the next 25 years. SUMMER SHORTS is a theatrical experience! Image of (from left) Daniel Llaca, Lindsey Corey*, Stephon Duncan and Diana Garle* in “A Small Breach In Protocol at Big Rick’s Rocking Sky Dive Academy” by Daniel Hirsch – Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography Summer Shorts features the following: 21 CHUMP STREET – Festival Favorite! Book, Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (2016 Pulitzer Prize winner, Hamilton) Directed by Margaret M. Ledford Music Direction by Caryl Fantel Choreography by Sandra Portal-Andreu Originally produced in Summer Shorts 2017 A cautionary tale about an honor student who will do anything for his new crush. A LITTLE BIT OF CULTURE – Festival Favorite! by Staci Swedeen Directed by Gail S. Garrisan Choreography by Sandra Portal-Andreu Originally produced in Summer Shorts 1999 For one / man the concert promises a nap, until the music sweeps him away. A SMALL BREACH IN PROTOCOL AT BIG RICK’S ROCKIN’ SKYDIVE ACADEMY – Southeastern Premiere! By Daniel Hirsch Directed by Elena Maria Garcia 2020 Finalist, City Theatre National Contest for Short Playwrighting When a routine skydive jump seems to go awry, Rae, Alicia, Chad and Tina face big existential questions about meaning, mortality and maybe a mistake as they plummet 200 miles per hour to Earth. CHRONICLE SIMPKINS WILL CUT YOUR ASS – Festival Favorite! By Rolin Jones (2006 Pulitzer Prize finalist; previous credits include Weeds, United States of Tara, Boardwalk Empire) Directed by Elena Maria Garcia Originally produced in Summer Shorts 2008 Fourth-grader Chronicles Simpkins is the Undisputed Unified Tetherball Champion of Recess, Lunch, and After School. She rules the tetherball court of Woodlake Avenue Elementary with an iron fist -- but what happens when a new challenger dares to enter her ten-foot circle of pain? Image of Margot Moreland*, Lindsey Corey* and Stephon Duncan in “Chronicles Simpkins Will Cut Your Ass” by Rolin Jones - Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography GO GET’EM, TIGER! – World Premiere! By Steve Yockey (2021 Primetime Emmy nominee; showrunner, The Flight Attendant) Directed by Michael Yawney An encounter with a tiger complicates a day at the zoo for John and Linda. MISDIAL – Southeastern Premiere! By David Lindsay-Abaire (2007 Pulitzer Prize winner, Rabbit Hole) Directed by Gail Garrisan Fran answers a wrong number and finds herself unable to be understood in a hilarious mess of miscommunication! NIGHT VISION – Southeastern Premiere! by Dominique Morriseau (2018 MacArthur Fellowship recipient) Directed by James Randolph Ayanna and Ezra witness an assault on the street. When they return to their apartment to call the police, they discover danger in how their accounts of the attacker differ and question the truth of what they saw. Image of Stephon Duncan and Jovon Jacobs* in “Night Vision” by Dominique Morriseau - Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography TANGO, THE MUSICAL! – World Premiere! Music & Lyrics by Joe Illick Book & Lyrics by Susan Westfall Directed by Margaret M. Ledford Music Direction by Caryl Fantel Choreography by Sandra Portal-Andreu Joe and Sandy are out for their usual dull Friday date night when the evening becomes decidedly unusual. WEBSTER’S BITCH- Miami Premiere! By Jacqueline Bircher Directed by Michael Yawney 2020 Winner, City Theatre National Contest for Short Playwrighting The employees of Webster's dictionary find themselves at the center of a Twitter uprising over gender, obscenity and the future of the English language itself. WINNER By Amy Berryman Directed by James Randolph 2020 Finalist, City Theatre National Contest for Short Playwriting Tori Walker's won a prestigious playwriting award, Charlie Harvard hasn’t, and he's not used to losing. A timely play about privilege and claiming space. The SUMMER SHORTS cast includes Alex Alvarez, Lindsey Corey, Stephon Duncan, Diana Garle, Jovon Jacobs, Daniel Llaca, Margot Moreland and Tom Wahl. The SUMMER SHORTS creative team includes City Theatre Artistic Director Margaret M. Ledford; musical director Caryl Fantel; set designer Jodi Dellaventura; sound designer Steve Shapiro; costume designer Ellis Tillman; lighting designer Eric Nelson; choreographer Sandra Portal-Andreu; properties designer Jameelah Bailey; production stage manager Naomi Zapata; and assistant stage managers Ariana Rodriguez and Randall Swinton. Image of Alex Alvarez*, Margot Moreland*, Tom Wahl* and Diana Garle* in “Tango, The Musical!” by Susan Westfall and Joe Illick - Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography Click here for full cast, creative team and playwright bios. *Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. *All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information. The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, as well as the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations. Image of Stephon Duncan and Tom Wahl* in “Winner” by Amy Berryman - Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography More on Adrienne Arsht Center Set in the heart of downtown Miami, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is committed to welcoming and connecting ALL people to the arts, to the Arsht Center and to each other. Each year, we serve more than 60,000 young learners and offer more than 100 culturally diverse and inclusive education programs — many enhanced by the Arsht Center’s relationship with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, local teaching artists and Miami-based arts organizations. The Arsht Center is also a home stage for three resident companies — Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony — and a launch pad for local artists to make their mark on the international stage. For more information, visit arshtcenter.org. More City Theatre City Theatre is an award-winning professional theater company founded in Miami in 1996 that is dedicated to the development and production of new works and programming that entertains, informs and resonates with its diverse audiences. City Theatre has made its main stage home at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Carnival Studio Theatre since 2007, where its signature SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL will enjoy its postponed 25th Milestone Anniversary Season in 2022. City Theatre has produced holiday seasons of WINTER SHORTS and full-length plays as part of the Arsht Center’s Theatre Up Close Series, including JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL by Tom Mula in 2021 and Bekah Brunstetter’s THE CAKE in 2019. Recently, City Theatre and the Arsht in association with the Atlantic Council, presented the Miami professional staged reading of WAR WORDS by Michelle Kholos Brooks, as part of a national project honoring veterans and Veterans Day. City Theatre is an Associate Member of the National New Play Network (NNPN) and participated in the Rolling World Premiere production of Robert Schenkkan’s BUILDING THE WALL produced at the Arsht in 2018; the Theatre League of South Florida; the Florida Professional Theatre Association. In 2016, City Theatre was honored by the Carbonell Committee with the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award, which recognizes significant contributions to South Florida theater development by an individual or group, for the company’s dedication to the short-form play format and fostering new play development. For more information, visit citytheatre.com. Image of the cast of Summer Shorts 25: (from left) Alex Alvarez*, Lindsey Corey*, Jovon Jacobs*, Margot Moreland*, Daniel Llaca, Diana Garle*, Tom Wahl* and Stephon Duncan – Photo by Morgan Sophia Photography By ML Staff. Images courtesy of America’s Short Play Festival

Tom Ford infuses bold, bright colors in his Fall 2022 collection. The collection is electric featuring velvet hoodies, wedge sandals and retro looking sunglasses. Images courtesy of Tom Ford

Following its Miami Beach debut in 2015, Byblos rapidly became one of Miami’s hottest dining destinations. The Toronto based Eastern Mediterranean concept is a landmark inside The Royal Palm, residing in two stories of the heritage Shorecrest Building. Offering seating for 200, Byblos blends time-honored classic cooking techniques with modern methods to create inspired dishes. It’s no doubt that swanky Miami Beach favorite boasts an absolutely stunning interior, but nothing beats their newly renovated and expanded terrace dining oasis. Inspired by its colorful cuisine and aromatic palate, Byblos swears by an eclectic theme featuring soft velvet tones with pops of color, dimly lit by larger-than-life lanterns. A wide variety of offerings are featured on the extensive menu ranging from lamb, duck, octopus, a daily selection of fresh fish, as well as many vegetarian options, and of course, the crowd favorite black truffle pide. Byblos is located at: 1545 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information please visit: www.byblosmiami.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Byblos

Celebrate love this Pride Month with a special rate at the bayfront destination, Mondrian South Beach! Sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning sunset vistas of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami with your partner this summer and receive 20% off the best available rate as well as two complimentary glasses of Whispering Angel Rosé per booking. Wind down at the properties modern 4,100 square foot spa and receive 20% off the signature couple’s massage. The Massage for Two (60min, $145|90min, $205) is a customizable massage for those seeking shared bliss. Choose a particular scent and pressure for the ultimate personalized experience. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Baia Beach Club

Emerging talent and UM Jazz Vocalist Nicolle Garcia sits in with vocals from 7 to 9 PM at The Betsy Hotel. Enjoy live Opera on the Terrace at 9:15 PM with Miami Beach Classical Music Festival’s best and brightest current students and alumni. Photography throughout the property, in nine public spaces, by Jim Krantz, Seydou Keita, Tamary Kudita, Bunny Yeager, Andy Sweet, Alessandro Sarno and Robert Zuckerman. Betsy Exhibitions Curator, Lesley Goldwasser, will be present from 6 to 7:30 PM to share sketches by and conversation with Barbara Hulanicki - in the Betsy BoardroomGallery. And the Betsy Poetry Rail will be lit up all night, honoring writers that shaped Miami. MORE ON THE BETSY HOTEL The Betsy Hotel is a family-owned and operated boutique luxury hotel anchoring the quiet end of iconic Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. A beachfront gem honored by Travel + Leisure as one of the best hotels in the world, The Betsy’s exquisitely designed inside and outside spaces play host to rotating art and photography exhibitions across nine public galleries, live jazz nine times a week, an artist residency program, classical music pop-ups, a large library, and curated in-room book collections. Special design touches include a rooftop pool with 360-degree views suspended in mid-air, an orb-shaped sky bridge (hailed as a groundbreaking piece of Miami Beach public art), a sculptural Poetry Rail honoring wordsmiths from Langston Hughes to Muhammad Ali, and special projects like TransArt and Escribe Aqui/Write Here that celebrate community through the arts. The Betsy’s Overture to Overtown Jazz Festival celebrated 10 years in April 2002. The Betsy Hotel, owned and operated by the Plutzik Goldwasser Family, is located at 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, in the heart of the Art Deco District. www.thebetsyhotel.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Betsy Hotel