Calendar of Events

December 5, 2012

“The Art of Video Games” Debuts in Florida at Boca Raton Museum 10/24

The Boca Raton Museum of Art will be the first museum in the nation to host the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s groundbreaking exhibition, The Art of Video Games, following its enormously successful presentation in Washington, D.C.

The exhibit will highlight some of the best games for 20 gaming systems ranging from the Atari VCS to the Playstation 3. It will feature 80 video games presented through still images and video footage. In addition, the galleries include video interviews with developers and artists, historic game consoles, and large prints of in-game screen shots. Five featured games, one from each era, will be available in the exhibition galleries for visitors to play for a few minutes to gain some feel for interactivity. The playable games – Pac-Man, Super Mario Brothers, The Secret of Monkey Island, Myst, and Flower – will demonstrate how players interact with the virtual worlds, highlighting innovative new techniques that set the standard for many subsequent games. (more…)

Start:	October 24, 2012
End:	January 13, 2013
Venue:	Boca Raton Museum of Art
Phone:	561.392.2500
Address:	501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States

Forest of Angels at Broward Mall

Forest of Angels is a community event that will involve a spacious indoor locale (Westfield Broward Mall) being transformed into an elaborately decorated Christmas tree forest. Public and private sector businesses and organizations will have the opportunity to purchase Christmas trees and elaborately adorn them to compete for a top prize which will be donated to the charity of their choice. This event is unique to the state of Florida and is expected to generate over one million visitors during…

the one month display.

Proceeds from the event will be used to benefit charities and/or charitable causes. The forest of decorated Christmas trees will take on a festival-like atmosphere. Families will tour the forest and displays and take part in a series of fun and high-quality programs. Visitors will not only be drawn by the beautiful displays, but they will also learn how your business is a responsible corporate citizen.

The event will be held in the Westfield Broward (Broward Mall) November 17th through December 24th, 2012. Additional details of the event are as follows: What is it, and why would you want to be part of such an event? Registered non-profit organizations will benefit. The company that decorates the tree will also receive recognition and advertisement.

THE TREE DECORATION CONTEST Event attendees will vote for their favorite Christmas tree displays. The display will include the business/organization name as well as the charity the business has chosen. The 3 business that gets the greatest number of votes will win the top 3 prizes for their charity. In addition 100 % of the profits will be divided and donated to the remaining charities

THE ACTIVITIES Event attendees will enjoy daily family oriented activities such as petting zoo, puppet show, daily raffle, goodie bag for kids, story time, choir, ornament creation, drawing station, magic show, face painting, Elmo, Captain America and other lovable characters, pictures with Santa, etc.

WHY IS YOUR PRESCENCE IMPORTANT This event is the first of its kind as is expected to generate a large number of visitors, over 1.1 million people will come in contact with your company’s name and face in person. Forest of Angels, Inc. gives each business/organization that participates direct commercial publicity, as well as notoriety for its charity of choice. You will be part of the country’s largest charity event. The public and visitors will know that this was possible only with your help.

Start:	November 17, 2012
End:	December 24, 2012
Venue:	Forest of Angels
Phone:	954-509-3771
Address:	8000 W. Broward Blvd, Plantaion, 33388, United States
Cost:	Free

2012 MOKSHA ART FAIR Dec. 5-8 in Miami

December 5th-8th the Moksha Family Arts Collective will present the 2012 Moksha Art Fair, the premier visionary art event held annually at 7th Circuit Studios, 228 Northeast 59th Street in Miami during the Art Basel Festivities. This year’s theme, “The Eagle Meets The Condor”, works to highlight the cultural and creative connections between modern and traditional South, Central and North American shamanism.

On Wednesday, December 5th at 7PM the Moksha Family will host a gallery opening to showcase a collection of traditional and contemporary visionary artists from around the world including Chief Leonard Crowdog Jr, Mariano and Cilau Valadez, Mark Henson, Amanda Sage, Chris Dyer, Michael Divine, Layla Love, Emma Watkinson, Alex Sastoque and a selection of other international artists. In addition, the Moksha Gallery will feature works by local talents including Donna Torres, Reinier Gamboa, Eva Ruiz, Rick Dieguez, Olivia Curry, Robert Aura Freitag, Alvaro Santamaria, Luis Valle, Nagga Reishi, Babba Trips, Ryan Cacolici, Robert Thomas, Jr. and more.

The next night, Thursday December 6th, the Moksha Art Fair will feature a lecture from retired FIU ethnobotany professor Manolo Torres, a panel presentation by Leonard Crowdog Jr., Huichol yarn-painters Cilau and Mariano Valadez, painter Alex Sastoque and others as well as a presentation by Daniel Pinchbeck, author of “Breaking Open The Mind: A Psychedelic Journey Into The Heart of Contemporary Shamanism.”

The event culminates in the Closing Celebration on Saturday, December 8th. This event will feature live painting from all of our visiting and local visual artists, as well as 25+ musical guests including Toubab Krewe, Andreilien (Heyoka), Govinda, 7th World ft. Robert Thomas Jr. (Weather Report) with Alex and Julius Pastorius and Leroy Romans, Sounduo, Subsqwad, Satchi Om, Elastic Bond, Panther God, Beatmachines, S.P.O.R.E., Dusthead, Okulus Anomali, Franky Helix, IndoVisual, Warp9, Y Diz, Erick Paredes, The Moksha Roots All Stars, Afro Monk, SevenD, Rhythm Flow, Eric Dez, Milky, Barrio Abajo, Venezoniks, Jamin Murphy, Tamboka Jams and more!

Start:	December 5, 2012
End:	December 8, 2012
Venue:	7th Circuit Studios
Address:	228 Northeast 59th Street, Miami, FL, 33137, United States
Cost:	Tickets to the Thursday night lecture series are $10. Early bird tickets to the Closing Celebration on Saturday, December 8th are only $25 until November 17th, when they go up to $40ADV/$50 DOS (this event is 18+). The Wednesday night gallery opening will be free, and the gallery will remain free to visitors all week from 12-7PM.

RICK ROSS, MEEK MILL, WALE AND MACHINE GUN KELLY COMES TO FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH

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LOS ANGELES, CA (September 25, 2012) – MAYBACH MUSIC GROUP, has announced that they will invade a mix of college campuses, theaters and arenas across the nation starting November 2nd. Rick Ross, Meek Mill and Wale will perform a headline set with Machine Gun Kelly, confirmed as the opener for all tour dates. Additionally, frequent MMG collaborator, DJ Scream will serve as the host DJ for the tour.

The tour comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach on Wednesday, December 5^th. General Admission tickets are $82.50 and go on sale this Friday, November 9^th / 10AM at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days. A limited number of special Mezzanine seats are also available.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

MAYBACH MUSIC GROUP (MMG) is a label imprint founded by best-selling hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Rick Ross. Maybach Music Group’s roster currently includes rappers Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley and Omarion who have all become part of Warner Bros. Records roster. Ross rose from ruling Miami’s underground rap scene and has grown to occupy the same space of hip-hop’s elites due to his consistency, ear for music, and larger-than-life persona. Widely known for his hit singles “Hustlin” (with a remix assist from Jay-Z), “B.M.F (Blowin Money Fast)” feat. Styles P, “Super High” feat. Ne-Yo, “Aston Martin Music” feat. Drake and Chrisette Michelle, and most recently “Stay Schemin” ft. Drake and French Montana, Rick Ross continues to expand his empire and network of associates to fulfill his aspirations of truly staying rich forever.

In 2011, Maybach Music Group’s compilation album Self Made Vol. 1 debuted in the Top 5 its week of release and was a critical success that ended up on a number of the year’s “Best of” lists from Complex to MTV. The album served as a catalyst for Wale’s debut on the imprint, Ambition. The much-anticipated return of the DC rapper debuted at #1 on the Rap/R&B charts (#2 overall) and revived the career of an artist naysayers had written off.

The growing imprint has also released successful mixtapes from Meek Mill (Dreamchasers and Dreamchasers 2, the latter receiving over 2 million downloads in 24 hours) and Stalley (Savage Journey to the American Dream), displaying Ross’ penchant for cultivating raw talent and turning them into household names. In May of 2012, Maybach Music Group officially announced the enlistment of singer/actor/songwriter Omarion into their ranks. Omarion first got his start in the music industry as ¼ of the R&B boy band B2K.

The ensemble released their second compilation album Self Made Vol. 2 in June of 2012. Led by the singles “Bag of Money” featuring T-Pain and Omarion’s “Let’s Talk” featuring Rick Ross, the album features appearances from Nas, T.I., Bun B, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, French Montana, Nipsey Hussle, Roscoe Dash, Ace Hood and Gunplay. Self Made Vol 2 debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 in its first week just shy of 100,000 copies sold.

All dates subject to change.

For additional ticket and tour information, visit LiveNation.com.

Start:	December 5, 2012 8:00 AM
End:	December 5, 2012 5:00 PM
Venue:	Fillmore Miami Beach
Phone:	800-745-3000
Address:	1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, florida, Select a Country:
Cost:	General Admission tickets are $82.50. Limited MEzzanine seats available

ANIMAL SERVICES LAUNCHES DOG SWEATER DRIVE

(MIAMI,) – Beginning, November 20, through December 20, 2012, Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (ASD) in coordination with the Miami-Dade County Public Library System (MDPLS), will be hosting a sweater drive for shelter dogs. In preparation for dropping temperatures and the upcoming winter season, ASD is seeking donations of sweaters to keep shelter dogs warm and comfortable. Drop off new and gently used dog sweaters at any MDPLS branch library. Sweatshirts may also be donated and are needed in children’s small to adult extra-large sizes. (more…)

Start:	December 5, 2012 9:00 AM
End:	December 5, 2012 5:00 PM
Venue:	Miami Dade Public Libraries

Follow The Yellow Brick Road To The Wizard Of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibition

We’re off to see The Wizard of Oz, as Miami Children’s Museum (MCM) hosts the return home of the first-ever, licensed traveling educational exhibit based on the beloved movie classic. The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibit is set to return to MCM September 22, 2012.

Created by MCM and licensed by Warner Bros. Consumer Products, this interactive fantasy-adventure takes children and families over the rainbow to continue the celebration of the film’s 70^th anniversary milestone. The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibition debuted first in Miami in 2010 before traveling to other major cities, including Boston, New York, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh and many others. (more…)

Start:	December 5, 2012 10:00 AM
End:	December 5, 2012 5:00 PM
Venue:	Miami Children’s Museum
Phone:	305.373.KIDS
Address:	980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL, United States

FAU to Present ‘With Their Voices Raised’ Documentary Theatre Performance

BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters will present “With Their Voices Raised” on Sunday, November 11 at 7 p.m. in the University Theatre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. A second performance will take place on Thursday, December 6 at 7 p.m. at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens theatre, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, before moving on to Japan in 2013. (more…)

Start:	December 5, 2012 7:00 PM
End:	December 5, 2012 10:00 PM
Venue:	University Theatre
Address:	777 Glades Road, Boca Raton

2012 MOKSHA ART FAIR

Tickets to the Thursday night lecture series are $10. Early bird tickets to the Closing Celebration on Saturday, December 8th are only $25 until November 17th, when they go up to $40ADV/$50 DOS (this event is 18+). The Wednesday night gallery opening will be free, and the gallery will remain free to visitors all week from 12-7PM.

For information and to purchase advance tickets go to: www.mokshaartfair2012.com.

Start:	December 5, 2012 7:00 PM
End:	December 5, 2012 11:00 PM
Venue:	7th Circuit Studios
Address:	228 Northeast 59th Street, Miami

“So You Think You Can Dance” Hits Hard Rock Live December 5

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – So You Think You Can Dance’s ninth-season Top 10 finalists will be hitting Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on December 5, 2012 at 7:30p.m.as part of their 2012 live tour sponsored by Just Dance 4, the world’s #1 dance game franchise. The season nine tour line-up, just revealed on last night’s show, includes the following top 10 finalists: Audrey, Chehon, Cole, Cyrus, Eliana, George, Lindsay, Tiffany, Will and Witney. (more…)

Start:	December 5, 2012 7:30 PM
End:	December 5, 2012 10:30 PM
Venue:	Hard Rock Live
Phone:	(954) 327-ROCK
Address:	1 SEMINOLE WAY, Hollywood, FL, United States

Divorce Party The Musical: The Hilarious Journey To Hell…And Back!

FORT LAUDERDALE – “Don’t get mad – get everything!” is the mantra for DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL: The Hilarious Journey to Hell…and Back! from the producer of the Off-Broadway hit, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL. Tickets are now on sale for the premiere at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale. The show begins its national tour on Tuesday, November 27 and runs to Sunday, December 9.

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Start:	December 5, 2012 8:00 PM
End:	December 5, 2012 11:00 PM
Venue:	Parker Playhouse
Phone:	(954) 462-0222
Address:	707 N.E. Eighth Street, Fort Lauderdale

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