Thursday, May 2, 2013

GOVERNOR SCOTT ANNOUNCES $58 MILLION IN EARLY RESTORATION PROJECTS FOR FLORIDA COMMUNITIES



GOVERNOR SCOTT ANNOUNCES $58 MILLION IN EARLY RESTORATION PROJECTS FOR FLORIDA COMMUNITIES


PENSACOLA–Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees have proposed $58 million in early restoration projects for Florida. To date, Phases I and II of early restoration projects for Florida have totaled $11.4 million.
Governor Scott said, “We’re committed to restoring the environment and economy that families have relied upon in the Gulf for generations. These $58 million in Florida projects represent a critical step forward in recovering from the natural resource and recreational losses that resulted from the BP oil spill. We will continue to work with our state, federal and local partners toward solutions that ensure impacted areas are revitalized for families.”
Florida’s Proposed NRDA Phase III Projects: Approximately $58 million
  • Florida Gulf Coast Marine Fisheries Hatchery/ Enhancement Center, Escambia County. Approximately $20 million
  • Florida Artificial Reef Creation and Restoration, Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay counties. Approximately $11.4 million
  • Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline, Escambia County. Approximately $11 million
  • Florida Oyster Reef Restoration Escambia, Santa Rosa, Bay and Franklin counties. Approximately $5.4 million
  • Scallop Enhancement for Increased Recreational Fishing Opportunity in the Florida Panhandle, Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin counties. Approximately $3 million
  • Florida Bay Seagrass Recovery Project, Gulf, Franklin and Bay counties. Approximately $2.7 million
  • Big Lagoon State Park Boat Ramp Improvement, Escambia County. Approximately $1.5 million
  • Bob Sikes Pier Restoration, Escambia County. Approximately $1 million
  • Shell Point Beach Nourishment, Wakulla County. Approximately $880,000
  • Florida Cat Point Living Shoreline Project, Franklin County. Approximately $800,000
  • Perdido Key Boardwalk Improvements, Escambia County. Approximately $600,000
  • Perdido Key Dune Restoration, Escambia County. Approximately $600,000
These projects, if successfully finalized after public review and comment, are in addition to the seven projects, on which Florida has been working, including several boat ramps, a dune restoration project and projects to protect and restore shorebird and sea turtle nesting habitat. With the additional projects, Florida will have allocated nearly $69 million of the $100 million available through the early restoration process defined in the April 2011 Framework Agreement between BP and the Trustees.
The Trustees intend to propose the early restoration projects using a method similar to previous draft restoration plans in order to continue the process of using early restoration funding to restore natural resources, ecological services and human use services injured or lost as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster.
This next set of projects includes many of the proposals that citizens have been suggesting, such as oyster and scallop restoration, seagrass restoration, artificial reefs, living shorelines, recreational beach restoration, state park improvements, and a hatchery project which will help restore the fisheries in north Florida as well as provide much needed research into the area of fisheries management and restoration.
The Trustees have worked to develop and negotiate the 28 proposed projects Gulf-wide, of which 12 are being proposed by Florida.  

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City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs=May 1 - May 8, 2013

The City of Miami Beach provides this information to you as a courtesy. The inclusion of this information does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation of any event. Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure the information is correct at the time of distribution, information is subject to change. The City of Miami Beach cannot be held liable for exchange of monies, ticket transactions or cancellations with the individual event producers/venues.
 
The Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Program, with guidance from the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, develops, coordinates and promotes the performing and visual arts groups in Miami Beach. To date, Cultural Affairs has awarded over $9 million in grants to approximately 130 diverse not-for-profit arts groups, which contribute so richly to the artistic landscape of the City, proving that the Council plays an integral leadership role in supporting, promoting and advocating the unique and extensive scope of cultural offerings in Miami Beach.
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TONIGHT!!
SOUNDSCAPE CINEMA SERIES @ExoStage: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire FREE
Wednesday, May 1, 8:00 p.m.
Exostage @ Miami Beach SoundScape, 500 17 Street
Enjoy free movies every Wednesday night! This week: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) Directed by Mike Newell. The SoundScape Cinema Series ispresented generously by the Marilyn and Edward Gadinsky Charitable Foundation and held at the new Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, corner of 17 Street and Washington Avenue. Bring your blanket or beach chair and picnic! No glass please.
The 15th Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Continues through May 2, 2013
Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Avenue
The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is based in the world-renowned historic South Beach neighborhood with additional films screened at locations throughout Miami-Dade County. MGLFF's mission is to inspire, entertain and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience.
Art Club for Adults
Thursday, May 2, 1:00 p.m.
Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue
The mission of this program is to stimulate creativity and provide an opportunity for discussions about art and life. Each week features a different program or activity for the class. For more Info: www.bassmuseum.org or call 305.673.7530. Members and Miami Beach Residents: free. Non-members: $8 (cost of museum admission)
TO THE WONDER
Friday, May 3, 7:00 p.m. and 9:10 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 - Sunday, May 5, 4:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:10 p.m.
Monday, May 6 - Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 p.m. and 9:10 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Avenue
www.mbcinema.com
To The Wonder boldly and lyrically explores the complexities of love in all its forms. Parisian single mother Marina (Olga Kurylenko) and Midwestern tourist Neil (Ben Affleck) fall madly in love in France and relocate to Oklahoma with Marina's young daughter to start a life together. Also stars Javier Bardem) and Rachel McAdams.
A Night with the Florida Grand Opera featuring Four Arias* FREE
Friday, May 3, 7:00 p.m.
The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue
305.535.2622 www.wolfsonian.org
The Wolfsonian-FIU co-presents an evening with The Florida Grand Opera featuring four arias.  Songs will reflect well-known female characters from Nixon in China, Carmen, La Traviata, and Der Rosenkavalier.  This event serves as an introduction to the exhibition Women in Motion: Fitness, Sport, and Female Figureopening May 17.
Richard Strauss: Revelry and Romance (WALLCAST™ Concert) FREE 
Friday, May 3, 8:00 p.m.
New World Center, 500 17 Street
Marek Janowski, conductor; Orion Weiss, piano. Brilliant young pianist Orion Weiss takes on Richard Strauss' powerful Burleske in this all-Strauss program.
Beats after Sunset
Friday, May 3, 8:00 p.m.
Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue
The first Friday of every month on the terrace. Guest Dj and complimentary specialty cocktails (21+) Members: Free. Non-members: $10 (cost of museum admission)
Bandshell Movie Night: Raiders of the Lost Ark FREE
Friday, May 3, 8:00 p.m.
North Shore Park Band Shell, 7275 Collins Avenue
www.miamibeachparks.com
Come out and enjoy a movie under the stars at our new North Shore Park Band Shell... FREE! Movie and start times are subject to change.
North Shore National Register District Tour
Saturday, May 4, 9:30 a.m.
SE Corner of 73 Street and Collins Avenue
The tour will use the buildings and streetscape to tell three stories: 1. how the area has been preserved and what needs to be done to continue its preservation; 2. how the designs used in the area came to be; and, 3. the history of the area that provides context for stories 1 & 2. Cost: $20.
Garden Tours
Saturday, May 4, 2:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive
Have you ever wanted to know more about the Garden's role in the history of Miami Beach, or what the heck that tree with the spines is out by the gate entrance? Guided tours are back! We have knowledgeable docents ready to show you just how much is really packed into our 2.6 acres, every Saturday at 2 p.m. Tours generally last 30 minutes with a suggested $5 donation.
Museum Tours
Saturday, May 4, 2:00 p.m.
Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue
Docent led tours of the museum exhibitions. For more Info: www.bassmuseum.orgor call 305.673.7530 Members and Miami Beach Residents: free. Non-members: $8 (cost of museum admission).
Gallery Walk FREE
Saturday, May 4, 7:00 p.m.
ArtCenter South Florida, 800/810/924 Lincoln Road
ArtCenter South Florida's First Saturdays Gallery Walk! Come visit artists' studios and the current exhibit.
A Day to Remember (with special guests Of Mice & Men)
Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Avenue
A Day to Remember is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida. Founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denney and drummer Bobby Scruggs, the band has released four studio albums, 15 singles and 11 music videos. They are mainly known for their unusual amalgamation of metalcore and pop punk as a musical style.
Jeffrey
Contunies through May 5, 2013
Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre, 500 71 Street
305.397.8977 www.miamibeachstage.org
Jeffrey, a gay actor/waiter, has sworn off sex after too many bouts with his partners about what is "safe" and what is not. In gay New York, though, sex is not something you can avoid. Jeffrey finds the pursuit of love and just plain old physical gratification to be the number one preoccupation of his times - and the source of plenty of hilarity. 
Kick Off for Jewish American Heritage Month: Jews & Entertainment, with Professor Stephen Whitfield and Marcia Jo Zerivitz FREE
Sunday, May 5, 2:00 p.m.
Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Avenue
Initiated by the Museum, this year's Jewish American Heritage Month theme focuses on American Jews in Entertainment. Enlightening presentations by Professor Stephen Whitfield of Brandies University and Marcia Jo Zerivitz, founding executive director of the Museum will explore how just two percent of the population has had such a huge impact upon the nation's popular culture.
MIAMI MOSAIC: PORTRAITS BY INEZ HOLLANDER
Continues through May 5, 2013
Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Avenue
Self-described chronicler and storyteller Inez Hollander's portrait series Miami Mosaic documents the Miami of today: a community teeming in diversity. Through Hollander's use of bold and vibrant primary colors and strong, unrelenting brush strokes, she captures the emotions of her subjects, enabling the viewer to see not only the many faces of Miami as a whole, but also the individuals themselves.
SOUNDSCAPE CINEMA SERIES @ExoStage: Sunset Boulevard FREE
Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.
Exostage @ Miami Beach SoundScape, 500 17 Street
Enjoy free movies every Wednesday night! This week: Sunset Boulevard (1950) Directed by Billy Wilder. Presented in partnership with Miami Beach Cinemathequecelebrating the 20th anniversary of the 1993 Miami Beach Film Society screening of SUNSET BOULEVARD on the side of the Marlin Hotel! The SoundScape Cinema Series is presented generously by the Marilyn and Edward Gadinsky Charitable Foundation and held at the new Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, corner of 17 Street and Washington Avenue. Bring your blanket or beach chair and picnic! No glass please.
Picasso to Koons: The Artist as Jeweler 
Continues through July 21, 2013
Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue
305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org
The exhibition of some 200 works by 135 artists is an intimate, often whimsical side of some of the greatest artists of recent times, each offering a singular vision of adornment. The exceptional and little-known works of wearable sculpture will reward viewers with new insights into the creative wellsprings of such artistic giants as Georges Braque, Max Ernst, Lucio Fontana, Louise Nevelson, Anthony Caro, Yoko Ono, and Anish Kapoor.
Eve Sussman | Rufus Corporation
Continues through August 11, 2013
Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue
Eve Sussman | Rufus Corporation is a presentation of the video artist's recent projects. This exhibition will present two major video installations, including an entirely new exploration of her noted film The Rape of the Sabine Women. The exhibition continues through August 11, 2013. 
Bat Mitzvah Comes Of Age
Continues through September 15, 2013
Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Avenue
On Saturday morning, March 18, 1922 - two years after American women received the right to vote - Judith Kaplan, daughter of Rabbi Mordecai M. Kaplan, became the first American girl to mark her bat mitzvah during a public worship service. In the decades that followed, many other girls and women became the "first" in their communities, helping to reshape American Judaism.
Untitled ([construction of good)]
Ongoing
The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave
305.531.1001 www.wolfsonian.org
The Wolfsonian-FIU presents a new site-specific exhibit, Untitled ([construction of good)] by artist Bhakti Baxter in The Wolfsonian Bridge Tender House beginning November 29th. The installation will take place in the steel structure created in the Art Deco style outside of the museum entrance. The focus of the exhibit will be on the construction of good for mankind, focusing on how the meanings of things are perpetually shaped by their human and historical contexts.
Egyptian Gallery
Ongoing
Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue
305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org
The Bass Museum of Art invites visitors to experience the ancient world at the only Egyptian Gallery in Florida.  The gallery offers a unique opportunity to learn about one of the world's oldest and most mysterious civilizations from its surviving objects, including an Egyptian sarcophagus and mummy.
Watercolors-English and American
Ongoing
World Erotic Art Museum, 1205 Washington Avenue
305.532.9336  www.weam.com
The extraordinary persona of Sylvie Jones, the famed London artist who has also written such popular children's books as "Who's in the Tub," will be on view. Tickets are $15 with no one under 18 admitted. 
Art and Design in the Modern Age: Selections from the Wolfsonian Collection
Ongoing
Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave.
305.531.1001 www.wolfsonian.org
The nearly 300 works on display, 1885 to 1945,  provide insight into the ways design has influenced and adapted to the modern world.
Artcenter/South Florida Artists-In-Residence Ongoing
FREE
 Artcenter/South Florida, 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road
305.674.2728 www.artcentersf.org
ArtCenter/South Florida ("ACSF") announces the arrival of four new Artists-in-Residence and welcomes visitors to their working studios. 
Selections from the Collection
Ongoing
Bass Museum of Art2100 Collins Avenue
305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org 
The permanent collection of the Bass Museum of Art spans more than five hundred years and four continents, including works from Renaissance and Baroque paintings; Rococo court painting and English portraiture; painting and sculpture of North America and much more.
MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida
OngoingJewish Museum of Florida301 Washington Avenue
305.672.5044    www.jewishmuseum.com
More than 500 photos and artifacts that depict the Jewish experience in Florida since 1763. The exhibit includes three films and a timeline wall of Jewish history.
Jazid
Nightly -- Varying Times
1342 Washington Avenue
305.673.9372 www.jazid.net
Jazid is proud to be the longest-running nightclub on Miami Beach with live music every night of the week. Jazid's diverse music includes a multi-cultural mix of Latin and American jazz, funk, cumbia, reggae, rock, and more.
Van Dyke Cafe
Live Jazz Nightly
846 Lincoln Road
305.534.3600 www.thevandykecafe.com
Join us Upstairs at the Van Dyke, the perfect place to enjoy live music, lounge and socialize. 
Free Fridays at the Wolf  FREE 
Fridays, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. 
Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave.
305.535.1001 www.wolfsonian.org
FREE gallery admission with the support of The Miami Herald. Tours begin at 6:00 p.m. with innovative programming at 7:00 pm. 
Guided, Private and Self-Guided Tours of the Art Deco Historic District
Ongoing
Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive
305.672.2014 www.mdpl.org    
All tours take approximately 90 minutes. Prices vary.
Art Deco Bike and Segway Tours
Ongoing
Bike and Roll, 210 Tenth Street
305.604.0001 www.bikeandroll.com
$39 adults/$29 kids and students.

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Desde Valencia, Venezuela una abuela de nombre Maria Teresa nos lo hace llegar a traves de Jennifer Storey

Día a día se nos va Venezuela. ¿Qué significará eso de Bolivariana?, a mi nunca me gustó, para mi siempre será Venezuela a secas porque eso de bolivariana me olía a engaño y sigue oliendo a engaño. Sigue siendo Venezuela a secas, como la de antes porque no quiero aceptar la bolivariana que tenemos hoy. La Venezuela del pasado, que quizás no era la mejor pero era más bella, la que me dejó un sabor dulce de compañerismo, hermandad, vecindad, compadre y comadre, la del panaquire y el panaburda, aquella Venezuela de lo más cagante, la Venezuela de ENTREN TODOS QUE CABEN 100 con todo y el cuatriboleao, también con el chino, colombiano, cubano y el musiú. No vivíamos en la zozobra, el miedo, la angustia ni rodeados de odio. Una Venezuela de misas de aguinaldos a las 5:00 am con sus arepitas dulces con anís, donde se esperaba la llegada de la luna sentados en las puertas de las casas con las calles abiertas, las cenas navideñas de los vecinos en el medio de la calle, las patinatas, los templetes, las serenatas, los hijos jugando en la calle el deporte de la temporada y jugando escondidos el juego del escondite y la policía librá junto con stop y solamente existían dos famosas peleas, los caraqueños con los demás habitantes de Venezuela que peleábamos porque no éramos del monte y culebra y los beisboleros de Los Leones y de Navegantes del Magallanes. Estaban los adecos y copeyanos que eran compadres hasta que se suspendía temporalmente el compadrazgo cuando venían las elecciones y se retornaba nuevamente ganara quien ganara y se quedaban debiendo la burla para la siguiente elección. Y existía el comunista, ese era el distinto, el etiquetado: ¿supiste que fulanita tiene novio?, si chica y es comunista. La hija de fulanita le salió comunista. Los comunistas eran raros, o sea, distintos, no se sabía en que ni por qué, pero era seguro que ya estaba en la Universidad y lo conectaron con las canciones de Alí Primera. Después se le quitaba lo comunista porque tenía que trabajar, ganar dinero para vivir en la zona de confort, cual capitalista. Nunca entendí eso, los comunistas viven como capitalistas y no le dan un centavo a nadie, pichirres y acumuladores como nadie, esmirriaos y llenos de libros viejos que solamente ellos entienden, la mala imitación del hippie sin los libros y sin el amor y paz, pero jamás me interesó averiguar esa incógnita del comunista que vive como capitalista, total, eso de comunista era una etapa, extraña pero etapa al fin, un episodio de vida. Era la Venezuela con el gran acontecimiento: LLEGÓ LA TELEVISIÓN A COLOR Y MARITZA SAYALERO GANÓ EL MISS UNIVERSO y luego otro gran acontecimiento, ganó el Miss Universo la siempre bella Irene Sáez. ¿Qué le pasó a Venezuela?, un mal día vino Chávez con el cuento de reivindicar a los pobres y exigiendo que odiáramos a los gringos. Muchos nos preguntábamos, ¿nosotros odiamos a los gringos?, ¿desde cuando?, pero si los comunistas usan los US KEDS. Yo no voy a odiar, a mi nadie me obliga a odiar a nadie. Vino Chávez a sembrar su odio particular, su resentimiento personal a todos los venezolanos y hoy no sé a quien hay que odiar, parece que el odio se extiende a todo aquel país y toda persona que no comulgue con su maldición, pero lo que si sé que tengo que odiar es la destrucción que le hicieron a Venezuela, a nuestra paz que nos quitaron tan vilmente, tengo que odiar ese ominoso, degradante y humillante odio que destila el petulante y arrogante Diosdado Cabello y la cúpula del gobierno que era previsible que nos dejara Chávez, porque nada bueno podía dejarnos semejante personaje diabólico. Veo por todos lados a los seguidores de Maduro, disfrutando de los golpes que le dieron a María Corina sin hablar de los de Julio Borges. Eso es odio puro, sembrado por Chávez y lo más asombroso es que lo sembró y lo cosechó en millones de personas, de los pendejos que apoyan fraudes y robos, enriquecimiento grosero y descarado y ni saben por qué. Pero tengo que odiar tanta maldad desplegada sin el menor recato ante todo aquel que se les oponga. Me quedo viendo todo y me quedo sin saber que decir. No odiaré, no lo haré, ni siquiera a Chávez que le hizo más daño a Venezuela después de muerto, que el daño que le hizo en 14 años estando vivo, ha sido superado con creces. Para la quinta paila, con el favor de Dios. Algún día se disipará la oscuridad en Venezuela y saldremos de esta maldición, no se sabe cuando, pero llegará y todos esos demonios se irán al infierno de donde nunca debieron salir y mi país volverá a ser el país de la gente bella, cordial y hermanada, sin imperialistas pero tampoco cubana, una Venezuela venezolana. Amén.

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WESTON BRANCH LIBRARY SATURDAY MAY 4, 2013


Amazonia Vocal Ensemble  en Concierto


Homenaje Especial para las Madres
Saturday May 4,  2013
3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Weston Branch Library-Multipurpose Room
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, Fl 33332
Entrada libre –Contacto: Raisa Mendez (954)599-5540