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B-52s at the Arsht Center - Sunday, February 12th 8pm
$28 Discounted Tickets with Code: EDISON
The World's Greatest Party Band returns to Miami for their 35th Anniversary Tour. From groundbreaking songs like "Rock Lobster," "Dance This Mess Around" and "Private Idaho" to chart-topping hits like "Love Shack" and "Roam" and "Deadbeat Club" to their thrilling reemergence on the pop scene with their 2008 CD Funplex the B-52s' unforgettable dance-rock tunes start a party every time their music begins. Wig-wearing, boa-draped, glitter-covered fans will experience the legendary band deliver a sizzling that will turn the Adrienne Arsht Center's Knight Concert Hall into a cosmic dancehall! www.arshtcenter.org

Gansevoort changes name to Perry South Beach
P Diddy is not the only one with multiple name changes. The hotel formerly known as the Rony Plaza, which became the Gansevoort South, has now changed its name to the Perry South Beach Hotel. www.perrysouthbeachhotel.com

South Beach Comedy Festival - February 29th-March 3rd
Annual comedy festival showcases a variety of top talent and stars of the comedy circuit at several different Miami Beach theaters. Visit the web site for a complete schedule. www.southbeachcomedyfestival.com

Variances granted to permit reconstruction in Fire Island
The Brookhaven Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) granted the variances sought to permit the reconstruction of the LaFountaine building that burned in November. The BZA cited the extensive support from within the community to justify granting the variances sought. The BZA also quoted from the several letters submitted by FIPPOA in its findings and conclusions. The granting of the variances will permit the Town of Brookhaven Building Department to issue the necessary building permits. www.sipntwirl.com

Chow vs. Chow: Miami Beach feud food lands in federal court
The proprietors of two Miami Beach restaurants with similar names and menus say this town isn't big enough for both of them. They have taken their feud to federal court. www.miamiherald.com

"Going Down in La La Land" - Wednesday, February 15th 8:30pm
The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is gearing up for their final HBO Latin America GLOW screening on Wednesday, February 15th of "Going Down in La La Land." The night begins at 7pm with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the LGBT Visitor Center in Miami Beach. The screening will begin at 8:30pm across the hall at the Miami Beach Cinemateque 1130 Washington Avenue Miami Beach.
Based on the novel by Andy Zeffer, "Going Down in La La Land: is a riveting and uncensored look at Hollywood. It is a story that reveals how friendships sustain us and keep us going. It is a tale that reflects our celebrity-obsessed culture. It is a revealing look at some people's desire to be loved, adored, and adulated at any cost". www.mglff.com

Explore Expo - Sunday, February 12th 12pm to 5pm
The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their fourth annual "Explore/Expo" to spotlight LGBT and LGBT friendly businesses for the community. This FREE event takes place on Sunday, February 12th from 12 noon to 5pm at the Moore Building in the Miami Design District. Attendees will have an opportunity to speak with representatives from a diverse cross-section of businesses, including advocacy organizations, entertainment companies, financial services, health services, non-profit organizations and travel firms. www.gogaymiamiexplore.com

Bianca, a Tuscan Boīte at the Delano
Take a look at Bianca, an indoor/outdoor wonderland of truffle pasta, wine and raucous dinners, now open to hotel guests and to the public next Friday at the renovated Delano. www.urbandaddy.com

We will miss you, Rafael DeFalco!
You may remember him from his days working at Twist or from his years as a bartender at Score. Or, more recently he may have greeted you at the host stand at Spris on Lincoln Road.
We are sad to report that Rafael passed away this morning (Wednesday, January 18th 2012) from complications related to kidney cancer.
He will be missed by our community.
Information about his Memorial will be posted once the plans have been finalized.

Miami Beach to launch car share program
Getting a car to drive on South Beach may soon be about as easy as ordering a pizza.
The city of Miami Beach is launching a program that will allow tourists and residents to rent sedans, SUVs and eventually electric cars on an as-need basis for as brief and cheap as $9 an hour.
The service, provided through Hertz On Demand, kicks off Tuesday when 20 cars will become available in eight parking garages located mostly in South Beach. The city's fleet could eventually reach 100 cars. www.miamiherald.com

Drag Queen Winner to Star in Gloria Estefan Music Video
Estefan Enterprises & Granda Entertainment held a contest to find the ultimate female impersonator to compete for a unique opportunity to co-star in Gloria Estefan's upcoming "Hotel Nacional" music video.
The winner of the "Hotel Nacional Video Contest" is April Carrion, Ms Krash 2011 from Krash Klub in San Juan, Puerto Rico. April will fly to Miami to appear in the "Hotel Nacional" music video to be filmed on Friday, January 20th, 2012. The video will be directed by famed director and choreographer, Kenny Ortega. www.youtube.com

4th Annual Explore/EXPO - Sunday, February 12th
More than 100 businesses will be on hand for the local LGBT community and its allies when the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) presents the "4th Annual Explore/EXPO," Sunday, February 12th, from noon to 5pm at the Moore Building in Miami's Design District. The event is free and open to the entire public. www.gogaymiamiexplore.com

Male, female dancers wanted for Winter Party Festival on South Beach, Feb. 29th - March 5th
If "Dancing With the Stars" isn't exactly your gig, volunteer your groove thing to be a go-go boy – or go-go girl – for one of the nine major dance events during Winter Party Festival, February 29 to March 5, 2012.
If you think you have what it takes, please send a PG-13 head shot and full body picture to the Entertainment Coordinator at wpf.dance@gmail.com. Please use the subject line: "WPF Entertainment Casting."
Read full information, here: www.miamiherald.com

New Surfcomber, now a Kimpton, shown off on South Beach
With a few finishing touches left, a stalwart Art Deco hotel on South Beach has been relaunched under the boutique Kimpton brand.
The 186 rooms at the Surfcomber Hotel on Collins Avenue have all been refurbished. The South Asian street food-inspired restaurant is open. The lobby area holds a collection of well-curated knickknacks and surf-chic furnishings. www.miamiherald.com

Dade Boulevard closing for a month
We reported work would begin quickly on the elevated bike-walk path along the Collins Canal. How quickly?
Starting Tuesday, January 17th, road crews will close eastbound Dade Boulevard from where is starts at the 17th Street/Dade Boulevard split near Sunset Harbour to Alton Road. www.miamiherald.com

Casinos want to boost Miami tourism, but does it need the help?
Amid a record year for Miami tourism, casino companies tout their resorts as a big boost for the vacation industry. Does it need the help?
Two of the world's largest casino operators promise major boosts to tourism if they can open resorts in downtown Miami. But how much help does the vacation industry need?
Hotels, restaurants and other tourism businesses in Miami-Dade now employ more people than they did before the recession. Among the country's top hotel markets, only Nashville and San Francisco saw a bigger boost in revenue from hotel rooms than in Miami-Dade, where the measure is up 14 percent this year. www.miamiherald.com

Diana Ross at the Hard Rock - Thursday, February 23rd 8pm
Disco queen and legend Diana Ross comes to Hard Rock Live to perform on February 23rd at 8PM. Tickets on sale on January 14th at noon.
Ticket Price: $44, $64, $84, $104. For tickets, go to: www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com

South Florida contestants on season four of "RuPaul's Drag Race" perform in local bars
The campy hit show "RuPaul's Drag Race" doesn't debut on the gay-riffic Logo channel until Jan. 30th, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to see the contestants.
For the upcoming season four there are two drag queens from Broward – Latrice Royale from Hollywood and Lashauwn Beyond from Plantation – and both are performing in South Florida over the next few days. www.sun-sentinel.com

Lolita Cocina opens in former Nemo Restaurant
Take your first look inside Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, the new promised land for tequila and lobster enchiladas, opening this Friday in the former Nemo space in SoFi. www.urbandaddy.com

Upcoming performances at the Fillmore Miami Beach
There is a great line-up coming to the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.
Olga Tańón Saturday, February 18th
John Leguizamo March 9th-11th
For a full schedule, go to www.fillmoremb.com

Soundscape Cinema Series Free Outdoor Movies
Free! The Exostage is an open, grassy viewing area faces a 7,000 square foot projection wall on the eastern front of the New World Center building, complete with a world-class audio system. Miami Beach Soundscape 400 17th Street.
Schedule:
Movies begin at 8pm
Wednesday, February 1st Mrs. Doubtfire
Wednesday, February 8th Tommy
Wednesday, February 15th From Russia With Love
Wednesday, February 22nd Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Wednesday, February 29th Spaceballs
www.miamibeachfl.gov

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