President Barack Obama hosted the Miami Heat at the White House yesterday to celebrate their 2012 NBA championship season. In addition to honoring their accomplishment on the court, President Obama thanked the team for their visit to the wounded soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and their commitment to their children: And one […]
Archives for January 2013
Hunters: The 2013 Python Challenge is Here!
Let other states hunt for Bambi’s mom… in Florida we hunt PYTHONS! Approximately 700 hunters from 32 states and Canada have registered for the 30-day hunt. They are competing for prizes including $1,500 to the person who bags the most pythons and $1,000 to whomever catches the longest snake. Senator Bill Nelson opened the season […]
ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon Tomorrow in Downtown Miami
Miami Downtown Development Authority invites you to “join thousands for one of the major events of the year, the ING Miami Marathon® and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 27, 2013 in Downtown Miami. Friends, family and curious spectators will line up along the 26.2 miles of roadways filled with inspiring sights and sounds to cheer […]
Fairchild’s 7th Annual International Chocolate Festival This Weekend
Did someone say chocolate? Count me in! The festival started yesterday and continues through tomorrow, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. From cooking demonstrations to the children’s edible garden to the chocolate beer, the festival has something for everyone. Visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s webpage for more information, or watch the video from last year’s event:
Friday Night Date Night? Come Out for a Movies on the Plaza Screening of “New Year’s Eve”
Located at the beautiful LEED Platinum office tower, 600 Brickell, is the self-styled “coolest new venue in Miami’s hottest neighborhood” – Brickell World Plaza. Once a month, Brickell World Plaza hosts the FREE event “Movies on the Plaza.” Tonight, enjoy a screening of Garry Marshall’s “New Year’s Eve.” Bring your coolers (no glass, please), snacks and a chair (or chair rentals are […]
You Are Invited to Downtown Miami’s 1st Flagler ST Jazz & Blues Block Party Tomorrow Night
Don’t miss downtown Miami’s first Jazz & Blues Block Party after work on Friday, January 25, from 5 – 9 p.m. Taking place at the intersection of Miami Avenue and Flagler Street, with free “tastings” from local businesses, music, drinks and street vendors, the Flagler ST Jazz & Blues Block Party will be a great […]