Hot Rod Legends Tour is kicking off in Pembroke Pines this Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Walmart in Pembroke Pines at 151 S.W. 184th Avenue. The event is open to the public. You will be able to see some of the area’s coolest and wildest custom cars. The cars will be competing to become an actual Hot Wheels model.
The winner from each stop on the nationwide traveling car show will win a trip to the world-renowned 2019 SEMA Show to compete side-by-side to have his or her car inducted to the Garage of Legends. Their car will then be turned into a real Hot Wheels die-cast toy car that will be sold in 2020.
The event is sponsored by Dickies, the world’s leading performance workwear brand, which is bringing a celebrity guest judge: Discovery Channel’s Fast N’ Loud superstar Richard Rawlings. Rawlings and the “monkeys” from his legendary auto shop, Gas Monkey Garage, will be present and decked out in Dickies gear. Dickies will be giving away free Hot Wheels Patches, which can be applied onsite to Dickies Work Shirts. You can stop by the DJ Booth where Dickies will provide you with the specialty patch.
Ultra Music Festival’s new location is at the Historic Virginia Key Park and the Miami Marine Stadium. The festival announced on their website that there is no parking available on Virginia Key for festival attendees. We’ve rounded up the options to get to the festival.
Image // Ultra Music Festival
Your Car
If you’re driving to the event, you can park your vehicle at the Park & Ride parking garages adjacent to Ultra’s Shuttle Hub A, located at the Omni Garage located at 453 NE 15th St, Miami, FL 33132 or Shuttle Hub B at the AmericanAirlines Arena Garage at 601 Biscayne Blvd. The parking cost is $30 per day or you can purchase a discounted weekend pass for $75 here.
Shuttle
If you choose not to drive. There will be three shuttle hubs set up specifically for festival goers.
Shuttle Hub A – If you’re in the Downtown Miami, Wynwood, Midtown, Miami Beach and areas North of the Greater Miami, make your way to the Arts & Entertainment District. The pickup location is at the intersection of NW 15th Street and N Bayshore Drive. Your landmark references will be the Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover and the Omni Garage.
2. Shuttle Hub B – If you’re traveling from Downtown and the Brickell areas head to the AmericanAirlines Arena at 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132.
3. Shuttle Hub C – If you’re traveling from Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall and areas south of Greater Miami your shuttle pick up area will be at the Vizcaya Metrorail Station, 3201 SW First Avenue.
Ferry
The ferry will be located at the Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. To board the ferry, you can purchase 3-day passes as an add-on to your festival tickets here.
Rideshare
If you use a rideshare option, Ultra has specified on their website that there is a designated drop off area. Simply type in Ultra Music Festival as your drop off location within your rideshare app. It’s recommended that once you’re ready to leave the festival, you take an official transportation option back to one of the hubs.
To further plan your route to the shuttle hub areas, you can use Miami Dade’s Transit Tracker and Trip Planner here.
For tickets visit the official Ultra Music Festival website here.
Ultimate Gamer, the first open multi-game e-sports festival built to test gamers in different genres, announced today the launch of ticket sales and player registrations for the March 9-10 event.Ultimate Gamer is the first-of-its-kind gaming festival and a celebration for the entire gaming community that will crown one player the “Best Gamer in the World.”
The Ultimate Gamer features e-sports athlete competition within five gaming disciplines —first-person shooter, action, fighter, real-time strategy and battle royale. This event boasts a number of top-tier partners including Black Stage Productions and Showglobe Entertainment, while Blizzard, Capcom and Valve are currently in talks to secure the most challenging and representative games that will identify the world’s most well-rounded e-athlete.
More than 1,000 players and over 10,000 spectators are expected for the event. The arena features over 300 PCs and consoles to enable 12 hours a day of tournament-style action. First place receives a $250,000 prize, second $100,000 and third $50,000.
The event will be held in Miami at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Players can now register for the event and interested attendees can gain access to the most exciting gameplay of the year. The multi-faceted event includes a cosplay competition, gourmet food options, interactive experiences and live music. Additionally, Ultimate Gamer will feature a Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) Local Area Network (LAN) party.
“We’re thrilled to open up tickets and registration for our first Ultimate Gamer event which will serve as a launching point in the industry,” said Steve Suarez, president of ShowGlobe Entertainment. “This is the first event of its kind. It’s a festival of gaming, music, amazing food and entertainment. We welcome players of all skill levels to Miami for a fun multi-sensory experience so we can truly determine the best e-sports player in the world.”
The Ultimate Gamer event series are intended to blend together physical real-world gatherings with the company’s own software. The company adjusts to the latest fast-changing gaming trends and will change its events dynamically in order to stay relevant. Open to any registrants, Ultimate Gamer is intended to foster competition between hardcore gaming pros as well as newer players.
Florida’s famous chicken restaurant Pollo Tropical® is recognizing many of its guests’ feelings that it’s better to be lucky in love than in money and is offering everyone a reason to fall in love all over again this Valentine’s Day!
The brand is offering a Two-Can-Dine for $10 deal at all participating Florida restaurant locations all day on Valentine’s Day. Guests can choose from the signature Pollo Tropical® 1/4 Chicken Meal or any small Create Your Own TropiChop® meal, including the new Pinchos! No coupon is required, participants just need to mention code “PT721″ to the cashier.
Additionally, Pollo Tropical® Catering is also offering 10 percent off any Pollo Tropical® Catering order placed on Valentine’s Day! The discount applies to online orders via the brand’s website at PolloTropical.com/Catering, using the promo code “PT214” in the checkout section. The discount is valid only on Thursday, February 14.
For Pollo Tropical® location information, to order online or for a complete menu visit PolloTropical.com.
The struggle is real when it comes to finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for men. We’ve rounded up some last minute options to choose from.
1. Gazelle and Samba adidas Originals iPhone Cases – $40
The new collections bring the iconic style that draws people to the adidas Originals brand, with sleek and lightweight designs to protect iPhones. The Gazelle snap case is available in three colors: black, blue and red. The Samba Rose snap case is available in black and pink. The new adidas Originals cases are available in adidas retail stores, online at adidas.com, at AT&T (online and in-store), Verizon (online and in-store) and Amazon.com.
The Invictus scent transcends from day to night occasion with a base note of Ambery Woods. The bottle embodies a trophy silhouette with a blue gradient inspired by ocean waves. Available at Macy’s.
3. Catalyst Waterproof Case for AirPods – $29
This waterproof case for the AirPods is four feet drop proof. The material is soft silicone to protect your AirPods from scratches and scrapes. The 3.3 feet drop-proof protection case also allows for easy access to the Lightning port and comes with a detachable carabiner to help with easily hooking the AirPods onto your belt, bag or purse. Also available on Amazon with one-day shipping.
4. Hershel – Charlie Wallet – $25
The Charlie wallet is a compact and convenient card holder with 25 color combinations to choose from.
Lastly, he can match the rest of the Wade County population with a personalized jersey. Just don’t go personalizing it with “El Papi Chulo.” Keep it classy. Available at themiamiheatstore.com.
El pionero del Trap en español, Anuel AA, celebra una exitosa gira de conciertos en Estados Unidos, con 11 llenos totales en diversas ciudades del territorio americano. “Después de los momentos tan difíciles que me tocó vivir los últimos años de mi vida, el apoyo del público ha sido la mejor medicina y el impulso para seguir adelante”, afirma el cantante.
El éxito de su primer álbum como solista “Real hasta la muerte” le hizo reconquistar a su público hispano, y ahora su música “retumba” con gran éxito a escala internacional.
Prueba de ello, es la exitosa gira de conciertos que el intérprete puertorriqueño está actualmente realizando en Estados Unidos. Ochodiferentes ciudades y once llenos totales acumulados hasta el momento son prueba fehaciente de su crecimiento en la industria musical. El más reciente, tuvo lugar en la ciudad de Orlando, Florida, donde una inmensa fanaticada del artista “reventó la taquilla” de la gran sala de conciertos Amway Center. También se presentó en Denver, Colorado, donde miles de personas cantaron con él su repertorio de principio a fin.
El intérprete del éxito “Ella quiere beber”, ha dejado muy claro que el profesionalismo y el trabajo duro han sido piezas claves en su camino al éxito. Además de mantenerse “real”, tal y como él lo afirma, con su estilo irreverente y las letras que lo han hecho diferenciarse de los demás cantantes de su género, Anuel le ofrece a su público un espectáculo único. No se trata únicamente del cuerpo de baile, sino que el artista ofrece un concierto cargado de entretenimiento, juegos de luces, escenografía y pirotecnia, que convierten “la función” en una velada extravagante e inolvidable para los presentes.
“Quiero que todos los que vayan a mis conciertos sientan lo agradecido que estoy con su apoyo. Doy lo mejor de mí, no solo busco que escuchen la música porque evidentemente eso ya lo hacen.Quiero que su noche sea inolvidable, tal y como es para mí cada presentación”, declara Anuel AA.
La ciudad de Miami será la siguiente en recibir al fenómeno de la música urbana Anuel AA. La cita está pautada para el 8 de diciembre en el American Airlines Arena.
The most complete architecture, interior and landscaping design exhibition in North America will return this December for its second year. In partnership with Swire Properties and presented by COSENTINO, CASACOR Miami will take place at Brickell City Centre’s 700 Brickell Avenue building from November 30th to December 16th, 2018. Other CASACOR MIAMI main sponsors include KOHLER, FLORENSE, VONDOM, and THE LIGHTING STUDIO.
An international purveyor of innovative design and world-class craftsmanship in the home design category, CASACOR Miami will continue the tradition of the CASACOR brand, annually bringing together renowned architects, interior designers and landscapers from around the world and locally to present their distinct signature styles along with the latest interior furnishings, art, color trends, textiles, lighting, home accessories and global culture.
Lucio Grimaldi, Chief Executive Officer of CASACOR Miami stated, “We are thrilled about CASACOR MIAMI’s second year, and pleased to be partnering with Swire Properties once again. Miami has become an incredibly important epicenter for design and art and we are excited to continue to showcase the originality of the city by bringing together world-class design through collaboration with the most renowned and emerging design professionals.”
Designer, Jesus Pacheco – Image Courtesy of CASACOR Miami
CASACOR Miami 2018 curator, Jessica Acosta-Rubio added, “Inspiration for the exhibition was derived from the urban infrastructure of Miami. The exhibition is thematically rooted in nature and the idea of bringing the energy of the natural environment to the bustling space of the city center. The show will incite moments of calm, balance and inspiration so guests will be encouraged to become one with the environment within a space of relief.”
Visitors can move between different micro-environments, from wild roots to technology, to modernism, to naturalism, with design firms like D’Apostrophe, Pininfarina, and Moniomi displaying tranquil spaces. Additional established emerging designers have been hand-selected for participation including, Adriana Mavignier, Alberto Salaberri, Allan Malouf, By Lemme, Carola Bravo, Edge Collection, Guardini-Stancati Interior Design, Inês Martins, Jesus Pacheco, Léo Shehtman, Mr.O, Roye, Sabrina MacLean & Desiree Casoni Garcia, Sandra Diaz-Velasco and Tatiana Moreira.
Designer, Sandra Diaz // Image Courtesy of CASACOR Miami
Participating artists include Carol Adrianza Ferdinand, Christian Feneck, Flora and Form, Karen StarostaGilinski, Kerry Philips, Lucinda Linderman, Juliana Aragao, and Flor Troconis, Nina Surel, Stone & Rose and Natalia Giannangeli.
Also showing at CASACOR Miami this year is In Good Company, an exhibition curated by designer Fernando Mastrangelo & Hannah Martin, senior design writer for Architectural Digest. A platform for young and emerging designers to spotlight their work, In Good Company, made its debut last year in New York City and will bring the exhibition to Miami for the first time.
While the idea of Urban Oasis sets the overall tone for CASACOR Miami, the show is expected to appeal to a wide range of tastes. CASACOR Miami will be featured across more than 20 spaces occupying over 25,000 feet at a prime Brickell location.
“Due to last year’s success of debuting CASACOR to the Miami market, Swire Properties will partner once again with the prominent design firm to further its stance on supporting the arts,” said Maile Aguila, senior vice president of residential sales for Swire Properties Inc. “We will have renowned artists, designers, and architects from across the globe deliver an innovate exhibition that converges art, design and real estate and speaks to Brickell City Centre’s international consumers, residents, visitors, and community.”
Designer, Moniomi
The 15-day experiential urban living exhibition will give guests the opportunity to meet participating design professionals and brands while engaging with innovative design ideas that may apply to their own living spaces. For more information visit http://www.casacormiami.com.
In recognition of their influential contributions in entrepreneurship, Endeavor Miami honored three world-class business leaders at its fifth annual gala. Marcelo Claure, COO of SoftBank Group, Jorge Mas, Co-Founder and Chairman of MasTec, and Jose Mas, CEO of MasTec, received Endeavor Miami’s Impact Award on November 10th, at the Faena Forum in South Beach.
Endeavor Miami’s fifth annual gala united more than 350 business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and international influencers to celebrate South Florida’s high-impact entrepreneurship movement.
The Honorees
Highlighting his wide-range of accomplishments in the tech, banking, and sports industry, Marcelo Claure, also CEO of SoftBank International and Executive Chairman of Sprint, was honored for his commitment to shining a light on the startup community in Miami through his inherent entrepreneurial spirit. His success began when he founded Brightstar Corp., a company that became one of the largest cell phone distributors worldwide. Claure’s story serves as an inspiration for Endeavor entrepreneurs and others in the startup community.
Jorge and Jose Mas, who currently operate one of the largest infrastructure services providers in the United States, received the Impact Award alongside Claure. Jorge, Chairman, and Co-Founder of MasTec, and Jose, CEO of MasTec, has led the company to reach $6.6 billion in revenue, obtaining recognition as a Fortune 500 company. The evolution and growth of MasTec is an indication of their impactful leadership skills and commitment to generating opportunities within the North American economy.
As partners of Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami, Claure and the Mas brother’s most recent venture, they aim to bring Major League Soccer to South Florida, to continue promoting the city’s expansion through sports and entertainment.
Miami Crowd had the chance to meet with D’USSE Cognac’s Cellar Master, Michel Casavecchia, while he was visiting Miami from Cognac, France. D’USSE Cognac is a byproduct of a partnership between Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Bacardi Limited and while Jay-Z leads global strategy for the brand, it is also Michel’s unrelenting commitment to creating D’USSE’s bold, unique flavor that has made the drink a universal sensation. So, we had the opportunity to sit down with Michel and find out exactly how we can “drink like Jay-Z and other VIPs.”
D’USSE is known for its large celebrity fan club that includes A-list names like Kevin Hart, Rihanna, Nick Jonas, Romeo Santos, and Meek Mill and was integrated into every stop of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s On the Run II tour.
Image courtesy of D’USSE
Casavecchia was able to share how to prepare the perfect sidecar using Dusse Cognac.
D’USSE Sidecar Recipe:
2 oz- D’USSE Cognac
1 oz- Grand Marnier
1/2 oz- Fresh Lemon Juice
Glassware: Coup
Garnish: Lemon Peel
Garnish: Sugar Rim
Method:
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Rim a chilled coup glass with sugar. Shake and strain. Garnish with a lemon peel.
Chris Noth has acquired majority ownership of Ambhar, an artisan spirit made in small batches from 100 percent blue agave. Noth took part in the launch event at The Setai Miami Beach on Wednesday, September 12. We sat down with Noth to ask him about the new venture. Here’s what he had to say.
How did the collaboration get started?
“It’s really simple. It’s a friend of mine. My friend, Jorge Garcia’s son goes to school with my son in Los Angeles. Jorge is in the industry, but he also has connections to Jaime. He brought it up to me that they may be looking for an ambassador partner and they liked the idea of me. I wasn’t looking for anything like that. They came over to my house and I got to know Jaime and I really really liked him. Then, I tasted the tequila and I really really liked the tequila because it was so heads and tails above most tequila. Most tequila you just put in a margarita, you know? It’s not like something that you would sip like a cognac. Which is what the añejo is like. And then after a long conversation, I said listen, I’m moving around a lot, working. He said I understand. I said I could probably help you out in the capacity that I can. And I trust you, and I love hearing about your passion. I understand that kind of passion. I think the product is amazing. It’s the Tiffany of tequilas. So I said why not, basically. And that’s it.”
Is this unveiling going around the nation, in the form of a tour?
“No, it’s like a sweet 16 party.”
You’ve been to Miami plenty of times?
“Yes, many times. I love Miami. It’s got a great vibe. Tequila, warm air, salt water, and Latin flavor. It just felt right, so that’s why we did it here.”
How do you like to drink Ambhar tequila, on the rocks?
“I don’t really like it on the rocks. I prefer añejo, neat. Maybe with just a slice of lemon from my lemon tree. Añejo is so rich, smoky and delicious, that you don’t want to cut it.”
What else is in your spice garden?
“Well, it’s all legal.”
What’s different about this tequila?
“I notice a lot of people when they take a shot of tequila, they’ll suck on a piece of lime to take the bitter taste out. That’s not what this is. This is like a good bourbon or a good wine, it opens up. It’s meant to be savored and sipped slowed. It’s meant to be sipped in conversation, and it’s a process. It’s not a guzzling drink. It’s a luxury. It has layers of flavor to it. That’s why I joined this, cause’ I love bourbons. There’s now a renaissance of bourbons. Really good bourbons.”
“When I was growing up, my father’s and grandfather’s generations drank Jim Beam, Cutty Sark and Jim Beam, and bourbons that were shit. That has all evolved into some really brilliant, local breweries and the same with beers. The same with this tequila, it’s one of those premier tequilas. It’s sort of a family business and a lot of care is put into it and I respect that. If I want to be involved in something. I don’t want to do it symbolically. I want to be drinking it and I want to like it. So, my basic premise is, I drink it. I like it. I’m on board.”
Image Courtesy of Ambhar
Chris then asked us. Did you like my poem? You weren’t here? You came late!
He was right. We were running on Miami time.
He explained, “this is when the crowd was there, so I ended it with a toast…with this old bard, which is meant to be sung by the way.”
Image Courtesy of Ambhar
And then proceeded to recite:
“So, here’s a health to the company and one to my lass
Let’s drink and be merry all out of one glass
Let’s drink and be merry, all grief to refrain
For we may or might never all meet here again
Kind friends and companions, come join me in rhyme
Come lift up your voices in chorus with mine
Let’s drink and be merry, all grief to refrain
For we may or might never all meet here again.” (Gunn, and Bard)
Ambhar tequila comes in Plata, a silver spirit, made from the purest form of agave with salty-sweet aromas and a refreshing, yet soft, taste, Reposado, which comes from premium oak barrels, and Añejo, also aged in premium oak barrels with notes of a smoky aroma. You can find Ambhar in select store across Florida.
