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Popular all-day dining and gaming spot, Punch Bowl Social, has opened its first Miami location in Wynwood at 2660 NW 3rd Avenue, on the main floor of the Wynwood Garage. The massive 20,000-square-foot space seems to feature something for everyone. Self-described as a “eatertainment” space offerings a variety of games including eight mini bowling lanes, two dart lounges, one private karaoke room, a photo booth, classic arcade games, foosball, ping-pong, pool table, shuffle board, giant Jenga, and board games. As for food, the all-day menu includes variety of dishes like a superfood grain bowl, siracha peanut fries, shrimp burger with Old Bay mayo, cocoa dusted carnitas tacos. The weekend brunch offers items like chicken and waffles, cauliflower “grits,” avocado toast, and breakfast burritos. To wash it all back, the space features multiple bars, and drinks like classic cocktails, wines, and of course, a variety of shareable punches. The space melds the design styles of a Colorado mountain lodge meets mid-century modern with industrial details. The Miami space in particular features many of the bright colors found in its neighborhood, and uses reflective surfaces throughout the space to showcase the colors even more. Quirky touches can be found throughout like a […]
2660 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33127, United States
Could this mark the beginning of a new wave of eateries on Lincoln Road? “MediterrAsian” restaurant, lounge, and bar, Mila (stylized MILA), makes its debut in the popular Miami Beach outdoor mall this Friday, January 24, at 800 Lincoln Road. Founded by Gregory and Marine Galy, the restaurant’s menu aims to bring together Japanese and Mediterranean flavors. The menu was developed by executive chef Nicolas Mazier and offers up items like shawarma-spiced wagyu dumplings, Peekytoe crab daikon rolls with lobster bisque and Ossetra caviar; daurade tartare; Alaskan king crab tempura, and an assortment of nigiri and sashimis. The space boasts two bars with two different programs created by Jennifer Le Nechet and Mido Yahi. Inside at the main bar are updated takes classic cocktails made with ingredients like butterfly pea tea infused vodka, sesame orgeat syrup, and black walnut bitters. Outside on the terrace is V by Mila (pronounced “five”), is smaller in size and serves up nine different cocktails that are described as “theatrical creations.” The 13,000-square-foot space features seating for more than 250 people. The 150-seat main room is decorated in earth tones, wooden and canvas furniture, and tear drop pendant lights. On the dining room wall hangs […]
800 Lincoln Road, miami beach, fl
Longtime protégé of the late Joël Robuchon, executive pastry chef Salvatore Martone, has brought his creative desserts to South Florida with the debut of Frohzen Miami . Located across from sister restaurants Le Jardinier and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in the Miami Design District, it features unique items like ice cream cupcakes, macaron ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream “cake-sicles.” It’s most well-know dessert are the ice cream cupcakes, where a cupcake cone is filled with a mixture of birthday cake, red velvet cake, or tres leches cake blended with an ice cream base to create a “cake ice cream.” Each is topped with a different soft-serve “frosting,” a crumble, sauce, sprinkles, and, of course, a cherry. Other highlights include the macaron ice cream sandwiches made with macaron shells filled with ice cream and rolled in cookies and candies, and “cakesicles” which are best described as slices of ice cream cake on a stick, coated in bright chocolate, and topped with candies. For those wanting something a bit more traditional, 10 different flavors of ice creams and sorbets are also available by the scoop and can be topped with a variety of crumbles, sauces, and sprinkles. The modern, 700-square-foot space, […]
151 NE 41ST. STREET, SUITE 137 MIAMI FL 33137
Chef and restauranteur Juan Chipoco, the man behind mega-popular ceviche spot Cviche 105 and rotisserie chicken eatery Pollos y Jarras, is adding to his restaurant collection with Intimo , a Peruvian-Nikkei outpost located in the South of Fifth neighborhood at 840 1st Street. Intimo is a nod to Chipoco’s Incan heritage and showcases plenty of Peruvian and Japanese flavors. The extensive menu offers much to choose from including tataki, tiradito, ceviches, sushi rolls, and nigiris. Hot offerings include foie gras and gyoza and grilled octopus served with patatas bravas. For larger dishes think dishes like wagyu ribeye, short rib pappardelle, lomo saltado, black cod miso, and Peruvian corn cakes with spicy lobster. At the bar, guests can sip on classic Peruvian cocktails like the pisco sour, or opt for one of the wines from the large wine list. The restaurant space was designed by Chipoco to feel like an “extension of his home.” The 80-seat dining room features marble sushi and cocktail bars, textured grey walls with koi fish designs, gold leaf, and shelves lined with books, family portraits, and antiques from Chipoco’s own home. This doesn’t make the end of Chipoco’s planned culinary expansion. Next year he is bringing […]
840 1st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States
Pubbelly empire mastermind Jose Mendin has officially crossed the Miami/Fort Lauderdale county line with his latest restaurant, Rivertail. Marking his first seafood-focused restaurant, Rivertail offers up an array of inventive dishes. Starters include options like yellowtail ceviche tacos, broiled oysters topped with kimchi and Cheez-its, plantain mofongo, lobster rolls, chowder, and scallop escargot. For larger dishes, guests can expect crab boils, Brazilian stew, curry striped bass, along with plenty of fish and steak options prepared to the guest’s liking. Rivertail’s beverage program by Diego Filet features a mix of classic and updated cocktails. Newcomers include the Sea Smoke made with dark rum, cinnamon, and pineapple; and the Green Machine made with gin, basil, and cucumber. Updated classics like the vegan Pisco sour made with foam bitters in lieu of the traditional egg whites, and the Monkey Penicillin created with Scotch, lemon, and honey ginger agave. Located on Fort Lauderdale’s riverfront, the space was designed by Big Time Design Studio, and features several vignettes including indoor and outdoor bars, lounge areas, communal seating surrounded by living walls, and a raw bar. Reviews from Yelp: Date: 28/12/2019 Amanda R. Miami, United States- ” The Wagyu Beef Tartar was out of this world! […]
305 S Andrews Ave Ste. 123, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, United States
The man behind popular outposts Sakaya Kitchen, Midtown Chinese, and Bird & Bone, Richard Hales, has debuted his latest eatery Society BBQ. Housed inside the Citadel (8300 NE 2nd Avenue) food hall it offers offers 10 meats highlights like pork ribs, beef brisket, and beef ribs, and even vegan beyond burnt ends for those looking to avoid animal products. Diners can pair those mains with items like smoked potato or a wedge salad. Reviews from Yelp: Date: 1/7/2020 Brittany B. Washington, DC- ” Unbelievable!!! I have never had such amazing bbq. I think society may have ruined it for me, I can’t imagine getting bbq anywhere now.”
8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138
Brickell’s Conrad Miami hotel has a brand new eatery, Nativo Kitchen & Bar. Helmed by chef Pablo Lamon, who appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef season 16, it showcases “Miami cuisine”with plenty of Latin American influences. On the menu diners can choose from dishes like causa de pulpo, green apple crudo with sashimi, beet hummus, steamed fish, beet glazed short ribs, foie gras terrine, goat cheese gnocchi, ribeye, and hibiscus creme caramel. Drinks are updated takes on classics like the Tainted Love with vodka, strawberry-infused Nardini amaro, sisho cordial, and ginger beer, or the Tourist in Manhattan with rye, rhubarb amaro, sorry, miso-infused banana du Brazil, and sesame oil. And in true hotel restaurant fashion, Nativo Kitchen & Bar offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as daily happy hour with $7 drinks and a prix fixe executive lunch for $26. The space got a serious facelift from its predecessor, Atrio, thanks to interior designer Champalimaud. The design is a departure from traditional business hotels, boasting colors like emeralds, pinks, and geometric shapes. Taking center stage in the space is a custom chandelier designed by Champalimaud in collaboration with Lasvit, and a large bar that features views of Biscayne Bay and […]
1395 Brickell Ave 25th floor, Miami, FL 33131, United States
Just in time for Miami’s peak outdoor weather, Life House’s Little Havana location has debuted the neighborhood’s only rooftop bar and eatery, Terras. The tropical inspired bar and restaurant boasts enviable Miami views, and features a menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. The menu was developed by executive chef Harry Capacetti, who also oversees the kitchen at Mama Joon at Life House’s Collins Park outpost, and it serves shareable dishes with Latin American street food influences. Think items like an over-easy egg sandwich and avocado toast for breakfast, while lunch and dinner options include plenty of vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes like squash salad, black bean and queso dip, green plantain fritters, along with more carnivore friendly plates like chicken tacos topped with mole and make-your-own barbacoa tacos. Of course there are also plenty of drinks on the menu, most of which utilize the ingredients from the rooftop’s on-site garden. Keeping with the tropical theme are cocktail options like the Mezcalyfan made with mezcal, rum, and pineapple; and the Furiosa created with tequila, Aperol, falernum, lime, and hellfire bitters. It also offers a wine program with vintages produced in Spain and Latin America along with a rotating list of local […]
528 SW 9th Ave, Miami, FL 33130, United States
The Regent Cocktail Club has relaunched at the Gale South Beach, moving into the larger former Rec Room space. For this new version of the bar, it has tapped the Bar Lab team to create the cocktail menu and also has introduced a menu of bar bites. The bar originally opened in 2012, and received numerous accolades including “Top Ten Hotel Bars in the World” at New Orleans’ Tales of the Cocktail awards and helped solidify the bartending star power of Julio Cabrera and John Lermayer. The new bar menu features Latin-inspired beverages like a Guava Paloma, a coconut washed Coco-Chi Chi Daquiri, Platano Fashioned made with a maduro reduction, and the Champiña made with passionfruit liqueur. And a few of the cocktails can be prepared large-format, meant to be shared between 3 to 4 guests. A small bites menu is now also available to soak up all those beverages with items like cheese or potato croquettes, chicken or beef empanadas, chips and guacamole, and meat and cheese plate. That bar also features a music lineup through the weekend featuring local artists and DJs. The space itself, which is operated by LDV Hospitality, which also owns and operates Scarpetta Restaurants […]
1690 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
Members Special Deals
15% off at South Beach location with best table and no wait, table must be reserved in advanced! Free Dessert or Bubbly at another location if visiting a STK outside of Miami. All tables must be reserved directly through Nori at STK Miami to ensure they are reserved properly! This discount applies to all Miami City Social members! STK artfully blends the modern steakhouse and chic lounge into one – offering a dynamic, dine dining experience with the superior equality of a traditional steakhouse.
2305 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
20% off Any Packages and One Free Class for Miami City Social Members and NEW RedBike Members! 15% off Any Packages for Miami City Social Members and Existing Red Bike Members! Red Bike reinvents the ride, creating an exhilarating, rhythm-based full-body work out in only 45 min. High-energy instructors combine music, lighting and other special elements through dance-inspired choreography in an intimate and energizing environment, adding a yoga-based mental component of spirituality and inspirational coaching resulting in a complete mind-body workout.
18725 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180
25% Off Exhale Membership which includes: – Unlimited fitness classes – 25% off spa therapies – 15% boutique purchases + private training sessions – Unlimited use of exhales amenities – Special perks, member-only events, etc. And if you’re not interested in the membership, enjoy 15% off spa therapies and fitness classes with proof of membership! Transformational fitness classes with barre & yoga classes, healing therapies, day spa, and wellbeing programs. Come in. Exhale. Leave better.
270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131
15% off for Miami City Social Members! uBreakiFix fixes electronic devices, whether you’re a secret agent who jumped out of a plane and forgot that your iPhone 6 was in your pocket so it took a painful journey to the ground without a parachute, or you just dropped your tablet in the toilet.
2101 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
70% OFF your first month and $15 for a drop in class at Synergy Yoga Center! Synergy is dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction with the greatest accessibility to all. Their inspired staff is here to guide our community through classes, workshops, special events and all forms of the holistic healing arts.
844 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
10% off on full check, 50% off bottle of wines on Mondays, and extended happy hour 7 DAYS A WEEK for all Miami City Social members! Toscana Divino presents an expansive view of modern Tuscany, ranging from the art, crafts and fashion items of the region to the diversity of its cuisine. Something really new in Miami that combines good food and a nice modern, youthful and elegant ambience with a range of beautiful and unique items where guests can purchase for themselves or for an original gift.
900 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33130, US
20% off for Miami City Social members! Located in the heart of Brickell, our 6,000 sq ft site contains an impressive full-service salon, eclectic boutique, and bar. We house a team of renowned stylists that have gathered here from all over the world to serve the stylish and contemporary Brickell community. Browse our trendy apparel, handbags, chic jewelry and sip on a glass of wine while you allow your keratin treatment or balayage to process. Rik Rak is a world of beauty, fashion, and style; guests visit us for everything from highlights to high heels, from exceptional facials to delectable chef-crafted meals at our bar. We provide an opportunity for head-to-toe transformation, a one stop shop before stepping out into the city. The spirit behind the salon is the energetic duo of Rik and Raquel Watters, two individuals with a passion for life that’s only rivaled by their talent for creating timeless, unforgettable styles. Rik’s career took off over 30 years ago, and today he enjoys a reputation as one of Miami’s leading stylists and colorists. Raquel’s life-long zest for fashion took shape when she created her own boutique, Tango, in Coral Gables. When the two met over 25 […]
1428 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
15% off for Miami City Social Members! At U’Mast the executive Chef and owner Enzo Licciardi is bringing his extensive background and food knowledge to their kitchen. According to TripAdvisor: “Their chef Enzo Licciardi has incredible experience in fine dining and worked in some of the best restaurants in Italy, Paris and Boston. His specialty is seafood.”
139 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33132
20% off Any Packages and One Free Class for Miami City Social Members and NEW RedBike Members! 15% off Any Packages for Miami City Social Members and Existing Red Bike Members! As the first dedicated cycle studio in Brickell, Red Bike reinvents the ride, creating an exhilarating, rhythm-based full-body work out in only 45 min. High-energy instructors combine music, lighting and other special elements through dance-inspired choreography in an intimate and energizing environment, adding a yoga-based mental component of spirituality and inspirational coaching resulting in a complete mind-body workout.
1399 SW 1st Ave Suite 102
An Additional $3,000 discount through the end of 2017 for Miami City Social Members! Volvo Cars North Miami provides much more than new and used vehicles, however. Current Volvo owners love our onsite car service and maintenance center. Employing only highly trained technicians that use certified parts from the manufacturer, we make servicing your vehicle a simple, pleasant experience.
19275 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33169
Miami Lifestyle
Miami Spice 2020
Miami Spice Months returns August 1 – September 30, 2020. Miami Spice Months showcases the very best of Greater Miami and the Beaches’ diverse cuisine featuring three-course meals at the top eateries in the city reasonably priced at $23 for lunch/brunch and $39 for dinner. For two whole months, explore signature dishes at reduced prices by world renowned chefs every summer. MIAMI, FL — Nearly 300 of the best restaurants around Miami went on sale Aug. 1 with the 18th installment of Miami Spice. The event promises once-a-year-savings from downtown Miami to Miami Beach, the airport, Coral Gables, the Design District, Wynwood, Coconut Grove — and just about every area of Miami — at a fraction of the regular price. The mouth-watering event runs through Sept. 30. “I would recommend my guacamole for breakfast, lunch and dinner,” declared Gabriela Arevalo, manager of upscale Mexican restaurant La Cerveceria de Barrio ahead of this year’s event along the popular Lincoln Road area of Miami Beach. “Actually, I recommend everything.” Unlike some other restaurant deals, this one does not require any special m embership or credit card and is open to visitors and locals alike. Simply use the restaurant links below to check meal […]
4th of July: The Perfect Place to see the Fireworks
Celebrate America’s Birthday In Miami Beach There are plenty of places to celebrate the Fourth of July in Miami, but when it comes to this classic summer holiday, there’s nowhere more fitting to cheer on America’s birthday than at the beach. And here in sunny South Florida, Independence Day weekend in Miami Beach has become a tradition; one packed with toes-in-the-sand activities, outdoor concerts, food, drinks and fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean. Head to Collins Avenue and choose one of the multiple July 4th celebrations happening on Miami Beach. Between the sun, sand and surf, trust us, it’ll be a party in paradise! The largest celebration is definitely the annual Fire on the Fourth Festival in North Miami Beach. This event happens every year at the North Beach Bandshell, which is located at the intersection of Collins Avenue and 73rd Street. Marked by a huge amphitheater stage, a grassy landscaped park with palm trees and a family-friendly beach with a lifeguard stand, this oceanfront hangout is perfect for friends, families and couples alike. The fun will start at 11 a.m. with live music, outdoor yoga classes and a kid zone with arts and crafts, games, a rock climbing wall, bungee […]
Miami Spa Months 2020
Miami Spa Months returns July 1 – August 31, 2020 Greater Miami and the Beaches is renowned for spas that rank among the “Best Spas in America,” and are beloved by spa connoisseurs around the world. Miami Spa Months are comprised of the destination’s hotel spas, health clubs, day spas and med spas offering locals and visitors up to 50 percent off treatments. Indulge in the highest standards of pampering and relaxation and book rejuvenating special treatments for as low as $109. MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – Home to some of the best, most luxurious and incredible spas in the country, Miami Beach offers the latest in relaxation and rejuvenation techniques in some of the most visually stunning spaces. Thanks to Miami Spa Months, many wellness places are offering discounts of up to fifty percent off. Treatments at most spas start at approximately $109, but with so many options, probably the biggest concern is which spas and treatments to choose from. There are eighteen spas in Miami Beach participating in Miami Spa Months according to the organizers Miami and Beaches. There are three noteworthy standouts that are definitely worth considering and adding them to the top of the list. The Lapis Spa at the Fontainebleau, […]
Miami Swim Week
Miami Swim Week by Fashion Week Official and in collaboration with Funkshion Productions, is excited to announce that Miami Swim Week will once again heat up Miami Beach from July 16 – 22, 2020. Just three years after taking over the production of the hottest swimwear shows, Funkshion continues to present the exclusive runway shows for Miami Swim Week with a 4 day production they are calling Paraiso, in addition to various other shows. FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a four day/evening long event that provides an intelligent, innovative platform for progressive, established, and emerging designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers. The shows are geared towards designer diffusion collections and innovative lifestyle brands. Designers will integrate music into their shows, many personally selecting their favorite celebrity DJs to preside over their runway spectacles. The state of the art fashion runways will be built at the Setai Hotel as well as the world famous Bass Museum of Art (both on Collins Ave). The Bass Museum of Art venue features a very unique space with a large courtyard for sponsor activations, gifting and accessories showcase. As with every season, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach […]
Father’s Day in Miami | June 21, 2020
Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 since the Middle Ages. How are you celebrating Father’s Day this year? The holiday will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16th this year and all around Miami, you’re sure to find great ways to show dad your love. Even dads love brunch, so you can take advantage of many restaurants around Wynwood, Brickell, and Downtown offering brunch or Father’s Day Dinner specials. If your dad loves sports, then tickets to see the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena or a game at the Marlins Stadium sounds like the perfect gift!
Miami lifestyle and Local Events
Coach Holiday Capsule Pop-Up November 1, 2019 – October 31, 2020 Coach launched a modern kiosk that will change out at various times throughout the year! This holiday season, be sure to check out the new Horse and Carriage Collection, bringing back the iconic brand motif in a more modern and festive style. Come shop the Horse and Carriage Collection and other gifts this holiday season. Located on the Lower Level, near Coach.
Kraftwerk celebrate 50th anniversary with a North American tour. Bringing together music and performance art, Kraftwerk 3-D concerts are a true “Gesamtkunstwerk – a total work of art.” The multi-media project Kraftwerk was started in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. They set up their electronic Kling Klang Studio in Düsseldorf, Germany, where they conceived and produced all Kraftwerk albums. By the mid 1970’s Kraftwerk had achieved international recognition for their revolutionary electronic ‚sound scapes’ and their musical experimentation with robotics and other technical innovations. With their visions of the future, Kraftwerk created the soundtrack for the digital age of the 21st century. Their compositions, using innovative techniques, synthetic voices and computerised rhythms, have had a major international influence across an entire range of music genres: from Electro to Hip Hop, from Techno to SynthPop. In their live performances, Kraftwerk – Ralf Hütter, Henning Schmitz, Fritz Hilpert, Falk Grieffenhagen – illustrate their belief in the respective contributions of both man and machine. Starting with the retrospective of their Catalogue at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2012, in recent years Kraftwerk have returned full circle back to their origins within the Düsseldorf art scene of the […]
Four-time GRAMMY® award-winning Australian duo, for KING & COUNTRY, comprised of brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone, collaborated with renowned entertainer Dolly Parton to release a brand-new version of the duo’s 11-week #1 hit “God Only Knows” in 2019. In 2020, the track won a GRAMMY® award in the Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category, and the album that produced the original hit – burn the ships – won a GRAMMY® in the Contemporary Christmas Music Album category. for KING & COUNTRY graced the CMA stage to perform “God Only Knows” with Dolly Parton at the CMA Awards, and performed their unique and powerful rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” at CMA Country Christmas, receiving national critical praise for both. In the days following their Christmas performance, Joel and Luke Smallbone saw their previously released version of “Little Drummer Boy” undergo a 1,338% increase in downloads, a 60% increase in on-demand streams, and sit atop Billboard’s Christian Digital songs chart. They have garnered six No. 1 hits, nine Top 10 hits, six GRAMMY® nominations, three Billboard Music Award Nominations, an American Music Award nomination, and had songs featured on the Emmys, Super Bowl, Sunday Night Football and other high-profile events. National performances include […]
Aventura’s last run of shows was a string of performances at the United Palace Theater in New York City in 2016. They recently reunited on stage at Romeo Santos’ history-making Utopia Concert at MetLife Stadium in September 2019. Earlier this year they released their first new single in 10 years, “Inmortal.” The single debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and was just named Billboard’s Tropical Song of the Year, spending a record 18 weeks at #1 on the tropical chart. Their greatest hits album Lo Mejor De Aventura was also the #1 selling tropical album of 2019. In April of this year, Aventura won for Tropical Duo/Group of the Year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. Aventura broke into the mainstream with their 2002 hit “Obsesión (featuring Judy Santos)”. The group was integral to the evolution of bachata music and are the pioneers of the modern bachata sound. Aventura released five studio albums in a decade, spawning top 10 hits including “Cuando Volverás”, “Un Beso”, “Mi Corazoncito”, “Los Infieles”, “El Perdedor”,” Por Un Segundo”, “Dile Al Amor”, among others. They have sold out arenas across the U.S. such as the world-famous Madison Square Garden. Aventura has been nominated for […]
Event Info Harry Styles is bringing his Love On Tour 2020 with Special Guest Jenny Lewis to the BB&T Center on August 6th, 2020. Tickets are only available online at Ticketmaster.com. Each ticket purchased online comes with a CD copy of Fine Line.
A standup comedian for more than 25 years with an inquisitive and intense comedic style, Joe Rogan’s sixth hour-long comedy special, Joe Rogan: Strange Times, premiered on Netflix in October 2018. Rogan’s previous comedy specials include Joe Rogan: Triggered (2016) for Netflix; Joe Rogan: Rocky Mountain High (2014) for Comedy Central; Joe Rogan Live From The Tabernacle (2012) released via his website; Talking Monkeys in Space (2009) on CD & DVD, and Joe Rogan Live (2007) on DVD. Additionally, Rogan released the CDs Shiny Happy Jihad (2007) and I’m Gonna Be Dead Someday (2000). Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, is the most popular podcast online. Since 2002, Rogan has provided color commentary for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and now calls UFC Pay Per View events in North America. For more on Joe check out his website, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Multiplatinum artist John Legend has garnered eleven Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award, making Legend the first African-American man to earn an EGOT. Legend has released six celebrated albums including, Get Lifted (2004), Once Again (2006), Evolver (2008), Love in the Future (2013), Darkness and Light (2016), and A Legendary Christmas (2018). Legend starred in NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” in 2018, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special and nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor (Limited Series). Legend joined “The Voice” for Season 16 (2019), winning with his mentee Maelyn Jarmon and is currently a judge on Season 17. John is a partner in Get Lifted Film Co., serving as an Executive Producer for “Southern Rites,” “United Skates,” WGN America’s “Underground,” and films “Southside with You” and “La La Land.” As a philanthropist, Legend initiated the #FREEAMERICA campaign in 2015 to change the national conversation surrounding our country’s misguided criminal justice policies and to end mass incarceration. Legend jumpstarted 2020 with the release of his newest song “Conversations In The Dark,” which hit #1 on the overall iTunes songs chart upon its release. The […]
“Willy Wonka is such a surely and wonderfully spun fantasy that it works on all kinds of minds, and it is fascinating because, like all classic fantasy, it is fascinated with itself.” – Roger Ebert Charlie Bucket discovers an elusive “Golden Ticket” that grants the holder a lifetime supply of candy and a tour of Willy Wonka’s famous factory. Joined by four other winners, who are some of the most odious children you’ll ever meet, Charlie journeys through a strange, surreal landscape featuring a river of chocolate and other fantastical sweets. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Roald Dahl story if it didn’t take a dark, macabre turn: one by one, the kids are punished by Wonka for violating the spirit of the factory as they succumb to their perilous vices. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is an established cult classic that continues to transfix children and adults alike with its imaginative setting and twisted sense of humor. Gene Wilder, ever the deadpan genius, is in top form as the eccentric chocolatier. This film is appropriate for ages 8+. This screening is made possible thanks to a generous donation from Magna-Tech Electronic and Green, Rose and Kahn Attorneys. In […]
