Coming August 2 -- The Virginia Street Festival.
Virginia Street will be closed from Grand Avenue to the Mayfair Hotel from 11 am to 5 pm. There will be food, drinks, music, lots of books (mini book fair), ice cream, face painting and art.
Some of the Florida Marlins are expected to be on hand, too. Anyone who would like to rent a booth, can speak with Felice or Sandy at the Bookstore.
Stay tuned.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Green Week spotlights restoration of Dinner Key’s islands
Model and ecologist Hunter Reno taught Shake-A-Leg campers (and Mayor Manny Diaz, front left, and others) about dragon flies and native butterflies during their trip to Eco-Island, as part of the Eco Island Adventure Camp, a summer program that teaches children ages 7 thorugh 17 about South Florida unique acquatic ecosystems and how to protect them.
Eco-Island, a successful environmental restoration project of the once trash-strewn Dinner Key Spoil Islands, is a partnership between Shake-A-Leg Miami, Royal Caribbean’s Ocean Fund, the Miami-Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Shake-A-Leg Miami is a community-based aquatic activities center serving able bodied individuals as well as those with physical, developmental, and economic challenges.
For info on Eco Island and other Summer programs at Shake-A-Leg, please go here.
The Bookstore is holding Poetry Night on Friday
Michael Malone will be hosting another poetry night at the Bookstore (3399 Virginia Street) on Friday, July 3 at 7:30 pm. The theme is "Let Freedom Ring," being the day before 4th of July and all.
The last poetry night was standing room only, a great event, which introduced our own Grove poet in residence Jerry Wade. Bring an original poem or bring one of your favorites from the past. There is coffee, wine and pastries at the cafe and lots of new friends to be made.
For more info, please call 305-443-2855
The last poetry night was standing room only, a great event, which introduced our own Grove poet in residence Jerry Wade. Bring an original poem or bring one of your favorites from the past. There is coffee, wine and pastries at the cafe and lots of new friends to be made.
For more info, please call 305-443-2855
Go Green, Buy American cars are at City Hall tonight
The Go Green, Buy American car event is at City Hall tonight, 6:30 pm.
Cars on hand will include: the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, and the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid.
More info here.
Cars on hand will include: the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, and the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid.
More info here.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Why don't our neighbors know what is going on?
A couple of us walked around the Grove collecting for the Grove Bucks and Coconut Scavenger Hunt last week and while the usual players were well aware of what is going on, a vast majority of the businesses did not have a clue. Are people that apathetic or is it our fault for not keeping them informed?
By them, I mean the Grapevine, the BID and the Merchants Association. And where are the block captains who were supposed to tell their neighbors about this?
We are all so concerned about getting people to come to the Grove and shop, dine and unwind and our own neighbors don't know what is going on. Why?
And for those who said they would like to give the $20.00 donation, but their manager or the owner or their wife wasn't there, we are expecting you to step up and participate. By not participating, you are being part of the problem, not the solution. So you can't complain about lack of business and other things when you don't step up when asked.
I picked up a bunch more participants yesterday, thank you to those who signed up. Those were easy because they knew me, not necessarily the concept of the Hunt. In the end it will be lots of fun and there will be plenty of people taking part, but it would have been nicer if people had a clue what I was talking about as I walked around collecting the donations. There is a real lack of communication somewhere.
By them, I mean the Grapevine, the BID and the Merchants Association. And where are the block captains who were supposed to tell their neighbors about this?
We are all so concerned about getting people to come to the Grove and shop, dine and unwind and our own neighbors don't know what is going on. Why?And for those who said they would like to give the $20.00 donation, but their manager or the owner or their wife wasn't there, we are expecting you to step up and participate. By not participating, you are being part of the problem, not the solution. So you can't complain about lack of business and other things when you don't step up when asked.
I picked up a bunch more participants yesterday, thank you to those who signed up. Those were easy because they knew me, not necessarily the concept of the Hunt. In the end it will be lots of fun and there will be plenty of people taking part, but it would have been nicer if people had a clue what I was talking about as I walked around collecting the donations. There is a real lack of communication somewhere.
Chicago's Steak House prepared to open
Manny Martinez at Chicago's Bakery and Deli is opening Chicago's Steak House right next door in the larger space. Expected opening date is July 13.
There are different levels and rooms and in the back of the main space is a big black grand piano, surrounded by a bar, where first class performers will play. Think top notch lounge acts. This is the opposite of the rude, frenetic Crazy Pianos.
In fact, if you want to see the essence of class and friendliness and the way to run a business, stop in Chicago's Deli. If everyone in Chicago is like this, I think I might want to visit real soon.
Chicago skyline murals are filling the walls and various rooms will allow for private parties and a first class bar.
Blu Moon Studio knows how to throw a party
Blu Moon Studio (3444 Main Highway) had their Swarovski crystal bracelet project on Friday night. As usual, there was a lot going on. Sheri Friedman knows how to put on a party. The last Friday of every month is their Art Happy Hour where some sort of arts and crafts project is taught.
Atena Komar, standing in back, in red, conducted the class while Sheri ran around entertaining the rest of the guest. There is something going on in every corner of Blu Moon.
There is always one room where live music is performed.
There is the little seating area, where people visit and chat and there was even a massage chair set up last night. There is always great food and drinks.
I regret that I didn't get Sheri's photo, but she was so busy in the kitchen making apple and blueberry pies! If you haven't been to Blu Moon, you really are missing a great experience. You don't have to be into art or crafts, you can just hang out with friends.
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