США: Майами - туристические новости октября 2016 года. The October, 2016 issue of the monthly Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Media Relation’s e-newsletter is filled with story leads you can develop, including exciting news and events.
Suzie Sponder
Miami Attractions Month is Around the Corner – For the 8th consecutive year, the month of October will be offering deals you won’t want to miss during Miami Attractions Month. It’s time to act like a kid again as visitors and residents alike can explore and rediscover Miami’s amazing attractions October 1-31, 2016 and double their fun with BOGO (buy one, get one free admission) offers plus additional offers available at attractions throughout Greater Miami & the Beaches.
With more than 15 participating attractions, the options to explore and enjoy Miami attractions are as diverse as the destination and include something for everyone. Make Miami Attractions Month a time to explore the exotic, unique, and enriching attractions that can only be found in Miami. Citi® card holders can also take advantage of 10% off at attraction gift shops and 10% off food and beverage at participating attractions. Miami Attractions Month is sponsored by Citibank®. To print your BOGO coupons and for a list of participating attractions, please visit www.MiamiAttractionsMonth.com
Miami International Airport (MIA) Unveils Nursing Suites – On the heels of National Breastfeeding Month, MIA unveiled a comprehensive program for nursing mothers. The MIA program includes eight custom-branded MIAmamas nursing suites located on each of MIA’s concourses, with two in Concourse D and one in the Concourse E Satellite facility. Passengers can locate the new suites via MIA’s free mobile app, MIA Airport Official. To learn more about the MIAmamas program, visit www.Miami-Airport.com/nursing
Vizcaya’s 30th Annual Halloween Sundowner – One of Miami’s most iconic events attracting 1,000 guests each Halloween, this all-inclusive party will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2016 and benefits the preservation of Vizcaya, a National Historic Landmark. In celebration of the estate’s history, this year’s event will feature a Prohibition theme where guests will be able to experience the 1920’s through spooky yet glamorous décor and lively entertainment. Please visit www.VizcayaHalloween.org for more information.
World’s Largest Indoor Street Art Gallery Unveiled at Hard Rock Stadium – Goldman Global Arts (GGA) is excited to announce the unveiling of its first mega project with the Miami Dolphins at the first home game of the season in the newly reconstructed Hard Rock Stadium. Transforming the facility into a vibrant, monumental public art experience, the landmark project looks to create an artistic legacy and cement Hard Rock Stadium as an iconic, world class, cultural venue of Miami. Highlighting 18 artists from ten countries, the mural project is curated by GGA Co-Founders, artist Peter Tunney and Jessica Goldman Srebnick, the powerhouse behind Wynwood Walls, the world-renowned outdoor street art museum recognized as a major force in the global street art movement and the revitalization of the Wynwood neighborhood. For more information, visit www.HardRockStadium.com/ArtUnexpected
Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival Releases Line-Up of Events - The 16th annual Food Network and Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) unveiled its line-up of more than 90 events taking place February 22-26, 2017. Widely recognized as one of America’s most prestigious gourmet gatherings, the Festival has raised more than $24 million to date for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University. Tickets for the events go on sale Monday, October 24, 2016. For more information, visit www.SobeFest.com
American Airlines Begins Flights to Cuba - American Airlines began scheduled service from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Camaguey and Santa Clara and will also be launching new service to Varadero, Cuba. With scheduled service to Havana slated to begin later this year, American will soon operate a total of 84 weekly flights to Cuba from MIA. For additional information, visit www.Miami-Airport.com.
WOW Air Announces New Service to Miami International Airport (MIA) - Icelandic low-cost airline WOW Air has announced a new service from the UK to Miami beginning in April 2017. WOW Air is one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe and will offer flights from London Gatwick to MIA via Reykjavik. For additional information, visit www.WowAir.us
New Exhibition Comes to ArtCenter Miami - “An Image” is a new exhibition/series which in addition to the exhibition components, functions as a stage upon which the logic of the image is dismantled through a series of performances, screenings, group readings, objects and talks. The title of the exhibition is borrowed from Harun Farocki’s film under the same name and references an acute awareness of these image logics. Featured artists will include Enrique Castro-Cid, Harun Farocki, Alan Gutierrez, Barbara Kasten and more. For additional information, visit www.ArtCenterSF.org
Camillus House Announces New Restaurant Program - A new annual restaurant discount program, Culinary Community for Camillus House, offers food and wine enthusiasts discounted prices at participating restaurants while also benefitting a vital cause. The program’s creators are hoping to strengthen the charity’s bond with the culinary community, creating stronger training and work programs for Camillus House clients, among other benefits. For additional information, visit www.CC4Camillus.org.
Deering Estate 15th Annual Wine on Harvest Moon - The Deering Estate Foundation’s annual Wine on Harvest Moon celebration is back again this year with the tantalizing theme of Akubekhule! A Culinary Safari Through South Africa. Foodies, oenophiles and art lovers will spend an enchanting evening under the moonlight at the historic Bayfront estate reveling in the provocative tastes, sights and sounds of a mysterious continent where people, wildlife and culture collide. For more information, visit www.DeeringEstate.com/wine-on-harvest-moon
Grove Bay Hospitality Group Announces Two Brickell City Centre Concepts - Grove Bay Hospitality Group, the Coconut Grove based restaurant and development firm behind the acclaimed Glass & Wine restaurant and the highly anticipated Stiltsville Fish Bar is unveiling two new Brickell City Centre concepts. Big Easy Winebar and Grill will be a casual yet sophisticated grill room hailing from the Western Cape region of South Africa. Adjacent to Big Easy Winebar & Grill will be American Harvest, satisfying South Florida’s demand for farm fresh, fast-casual dining. For additional information, visit www.GroveBayGroup.com
Taste Paradise Key Biscayne Kicks Off with Four New Eateries – The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce will present its 2nd annual Taste Paradise during the full month of October this year following the success of last year’s inaugural event. Four new restaurants that opened on the island since the inaugural Taste Paradise will be participating in the event. A new pet component has been added to commemorate the opening of Key Biscayne’s new dog part scheduled to coincide with the Village’s 25th anniversary of incorporation. For more information, visit www.TasteParadiseKB.com
The Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Announces Artist Lineup for Its 10th Birthday – The Arsht Center will celebrate its 10th birthday party by offering 10 hours of free performances, fun activities and family-friendly programming. The celebration kicks off inside the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall with a joyous parade led by Bahamas Junkanoo Revue and an onstage birthday cake-cutting ceremony with city officials and dignitaries. For more information, visit www.ArshtCenter.org
Michael’s Genuine Launches New Menus and Names new Chef de Cuisine – James Beard Award-winning Chef, Michael Schwartz introduces new menus at Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink, naming a new Chef de Cuisine, Saul Ramos, to helm the kitchen as it approaches its 10 year anniversary. Ramos, who joined Michael’s Genuine earlier this year as Sous Chef, worked closely with Chef Schwartz and The Genuine Hospitality Group Executive Chef. For more information, visit www.MichaelsGenuine.com
New Aloft Hotel Joins Miami Dadeland – Aloft Miami Dadeland enters the marketplace as the fourth Aloft brand in the Greater Miami area. After an extensive renovation project, the Aloft Miami Dadeland is now welcoming guests to experience 120 spacious, loft-like rooms, accessible technologies and live music at WXYZ Bar. For more information, visit www.StarwoodHotels.com
