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Summer is anything by boring in South Florida, especially with our Panthers bringing home the Stanley Cup. While those celebrations continued for days, other events also took the stage.
On June 18, attendees at the Greater Festival & Events Association’s 12th annual Conference and Exhibition were transported to the world of Oz. As participants entered the event at the Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment, a beautifully decorated yellow brink road led them to the main event where festival planners and vendors brought magic with characters, displays and more.
R Catering provided breakfast as well as a Acai Bar later in the morning while GMFEA held a two-hour educational session that included keynote speaker Cindy Lerick, an international event expert who is a Hospitality Management professor at Kansas State University.
Retta Logan of A3 Visual moderated a panel discussion. Panelists included Sig Greenebaum, of Sigfest, who is director of Montreux Jazz Festival, and Alex Durant, founder of Durant Consulting who has raised more than $21 million for her clients among which is the South Beach Food & Wine Festival.
During the event, media personality Lucy Lopez and Jeff Greene emceed and provided fun and games while entertainment producers brought a great show during lunch. Kudos to executive director Debbie Magenheimer and the GMFEA board on any impressive conference. For those in the industry who want to expand your contacts and knowledge of new trends, the GMFEA is a great resource.
For more information, visit www.festivalsmiami.org.
Speaking of fun events, the City of South Miami is holding its inaugural “Taste of SoMi” Culinary and Retail Experience. This is a month-long celebration that promises to introduce folks to South Miami’s dynamic dining and shopping scene, running through July 31, featuring more than 30 of South Miami’s best restaurants and retailers.
The city’s best restaurants will offer specially crafted fixed-price menus at accessible price points, inviting residents and visitors to explore the city’s diverse and vibrant culinary landscape. From breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner, each participating restaurant will showcase its most delicious offerings at four price tiers: Breakfast, $15-$20; brunch, $20-$40; lunch, $25-$35; dinner, $45-$65, and Quick Service Restaurants: 10-15 percent off. The menus will include multiple choices for appetizers and entrees, with optional dessert or beverage inclusions, giving diners the chance to enjoy their favorites or try something completely new.
For more details, contact Brandon Diaz at 786-737-6069 or by email at BDiaz@southmiamifl.gov.
On June 18, Coral Gables Woman’s Club raised money for Out of Foster Foundation (OOFF) at its monthly bingo party. This month’s Gringo Bingo was a little different with the absence of gringo, Steven Bradley, so, it was “Gringa” Bingo with this writer calling the games.
Among the many attending the affair at Birdie Bistro were Out of Foster Foundation’s secretary Rebeca Trujillo and husband, Archie; Lynn Bauer and Dr. Hal Wanless, attorney Jerry Kavulich, Helen Reguera, Elena Leonardi, Kim Davison, Carmen Suarez, Barbara Lapsley, Dr. Iris Torres and Ralph Rivera, Lydia Sanchez Garrett, Alida and Lawrence Fossler, Ann Ryan, Mayra Dominguez, Linda Hartwell, Jennifer Kauffman, Dede Peehl, Gloria Yacoso and Vivian Garcia.
Dates to save on your calendar:
Now playing – Shrek the Musical (Theatre for Young Audiences) being performed at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre on Saturdays at 2 p.m. with a sensory inclusive performance on July 13 at 2 p.m.; weekday matinees for school field trips, 10:30 a.m.
Email education@actorsplayhouse.org to make your reservation.
Sept. 13 – LEAP’s Second Chance Gala, 6 p.m., The Hotel Colonnade, $280 per person, email info@leapforladies.ccsen.
Sept. 25-28 – General Federation of Woman’s Club FL, Fall Board, Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando
Oct. 2 – Beeliver Havana Nights, The Biltmore Hotel, 6:30-9 p.m., $150 per person, RSVP to @bee.liver or phone 305-310-3585
Oct. 4 – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bowling Tournament at Bird Bowl, 9275 SW 40 St., to benefit Family Resource Center, visit www.frcflorida.org
Oct. 4 – Out of Foster Foundation/Citrus Family Care Network’s “Hope Under the Stars Gala” at Trump National Resort, 7 p.m., visit www.outoffoster.org.
Oct. 24 – The Home Team 10th Anniversary Masquerade 5-9 p.m., $500 per person
Oct. 25 – Alfalit International Groove Ball (1960s attire), Trump National Resort; Cocktails start 6:30 p.m., contact info@alfalit.org
Oct. 31 – Voices for Children Annual Luncheon at Loews Coral Gables
Nov. 7 – AFP National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, Jungle Island.
Nov. 14 – GFWC FL District 11 Meeting, Miami Springs Woman’s Club
Nov. 13 – Miami Lighthouse’s “See the Light” luncheon at The Biltmore Hotel. For information contact Cameron Sisser at csisser@miamilighthouse.org.
In closing, remember to count your blessings, share a kind word and a smile, and make a difference.
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