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Thank You For Being Late Is A Must Read

 

 

I just finished reading Thank You For Being Late by Thomas L. Friedman and think it is a must read for every politician, business leader, employee, employer…basically every one who needs to understand what is going on in the world today.  A timely read, it definitely is not a book to speed read through.  I found myself taking time to reflect on what the author was saying, how it applies to me, my family, my job, my community, my state, my country, and then extrapolate that out to other countries and the world in general.

Although he explores complex and interlacing issues that are accelerating at a dizzying pace due to Moore’s law, he also offers insight, both his own and others’, about how these issues can be addressed.  He acknowledges it won’t be easy, but a lot of the solutions boil down to trust, trees, community, dining room tables and chickens. Yes, chickens.

There were many quotable thoughts in his book, but some of my favorites, especially because of my long real estate career, recent conversations I have had with my husband about moving, and the fact that I live in Florida where hurricanes are a fact of life, several in the latter part of the book really hit home:

“I hope that it is clear by now that every day going forward we are going to be asked to dance in a hurricane….”

“…when people feel protected, respected and connected in a healthy community, it generates enormous trust.”

“When there is trust in a room, people are more inclined to collaborate and experiment – to open themselves up to others, to new ideas and to novel approaches – and to extending the Golden Rule.”

                 ” …the more the world demands that we branch out, the more we each need to be anchored in a topsoil of trust that is the foundation of all healthy communities.”

I have traveled extensively and moved frequently, but settled down in the Village of Pinecrest once my husband and I started raising our family.  In his chapters about Minnesota, I found a lot or similarities with South Florida.  Once you read the book, or if you already have, I would like to hear your thoughts.  Happy reading!

 

 

 

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Perez Art Museum Miami Free This Sunday

IMG_2053If you were so busy with Art Basel and Art Miami that you missed opening week of PAMM, take the opportunity to visit it for free this Sunday.  It is a beautiful addition to Miami’s growing cultural scene.  I would recommend taking the metro  since the Frost Science Museum is still under construction.  There is a “Museum Plaza” stop on the Outer Loop.

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December In Miami Is All About Art!

EWM Realty International/Christies Sponsors Miami Art Fairs
EWM Realty International/Christies Sponsors Miami Art Fairs

Art, art everywhere is basically the theme for December.  If you are visiting our beautiful city during Art Miami and Art Basel, take the time to visit some of our other art attractions.  Since Art Miami runs December 3-8 and Art Basel runs the 5-8, I have added options on either end of those dates.

Art@TheJames – James Royal Palm Hotel, Miami Beach

December –  Concrete Paradise Exhibit Coral Gables Museum

December –     MDC Galleries of Art and Design, Miami

December 14 – Artists At Vizcaya

Or you can pull up Miami-Dade’s Art in Public Places map to see all of the places in Miami where you can see more art.

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5 Things To Do In November in Miami

Okay, we are starting to get busy toward the end of November with Thanksgiving and all of December’s holidays, so here are 5 things to do in South Florida this month.

  1. Fairchild Ramble November 8-10 at Fairchild Tropical Gardens
  2. Vizcaya to North Grove Bicycle Tour November 11 at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
  3. Seraphic Fire at First United Methodist Church November 16
  4. Miami Book Fair International November 17-24
  5. Masquerade Ball in the Gardens November 23 at Pinecrest Gardens

If you still have time on your hands remember these free things to do in South Florida:  Wallcasts, Soundscape Cinema Series, Chopin for All Concert Series.

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10 Things To Do In Miami In October

I love October in South Florida.  Not only does the weather start to tease with occasional cooler, drier temperatures, but it is the official start of our art season.  Although we now have cultural activities year-round with our monthly art walks, museum exhibits, and great musical programming at the Arsht Center and venues throughout South Florida, we really kick into high gear in October.  Here is a list of some venues to try in October:

  1. Soundscape movies every Wednesday starting in October through December 18 at the New World Symphony (free)
  2. Wallcasts October 5 & 25 at the New World Symphony (free)
  3. Sounds At Fairchild October 6, 13, & 20 at Fairchild Tropical Garden
  4. Barnacle Under Moonlight Concert October 11
  5. Diavolo’s Transit Space Dance October 12 & 13 South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center
  6. Ruthless, the musical October 18, Actor’s Playhouse
  7. Artists At Vizcaya October 19 at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
  8. Wine on Harvest Moon October 19 at the Deering Estate
  9. Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens October 26
  10. New World School of the Arts Repertory Dance Ensemble October 30 at the Aventura Art and Cultural Center

In case you have a free day in October with this calendar,remember most of our museums have free days every month.

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Florida Life Things To Do

Don’t Let Sandy Ruin Your Weekend…Still Lots To Do!

1.  Movie screening of “Last of the Haussmans” at Coral Gables Art Cinema [youtube width=”425″ height=”344″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGM-1bh-HN0&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

2. Early voting starts Saturday.  The ballot is long, so know how you are going to vote on everything before you go so you don’t add to long lines.  Pack your patience!

3. Deering Estate’s Wine On Harvest Moon is Saturday night.

4.  South Florida’s Jazz Orchestra’s,  Great American Songbook is at Pinecrest Gardens on Saturday night

5. Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is going on Friday-Monday.  Fireworks and flyover scheduled for Sunday.

6.  Gables Bike Day is on Sunday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m

 

 

 

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Florida Life Things To Do

Don't Let Sandy Ruin Your Weekend…Still Lots To Do!

1.  Movie screening of “Last of the Haussmans” at Coral Gables Art Cinema [youtube width=”425″ height=”344″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGM-1bh-HN0&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

2. Early voting starts Saturday.  The ballot is long, so know how you are going to vote on everything before you go so you don’t add to long lines.  Pack your patience!

3. Deering Estate’s Wine On Harvest Moon is Saturday night.

4.  South Florida’s Jazz Orchestra’s,  Great American Songbook is at Pinecrest Gardens on Saturday night

5. Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is going on Friday-Monday.  Fireworks and flyover scheduled for Sunday.

6.  Gables Bike Day is on Sunday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m

 

 

 

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Miami’s Cultural Arts Season Is Just Around The Corner

Okay, Miami’s art scene has grown up a lot since I moved here from San Francisco over 21 years ago.  Now there are concerts, monthly art walks, symphonies and a variety of art programs year round.  However, with the cool weather teasers that usually start in October, so does Miami’s main season of the arts.  Here is a list of things to do in October to get you started.

The New World Symphony kicks off their WALLCAST Concert series on October 6 with The Russian Musical Soul.  This popular series runs from October through April and is FREE!

UM’s Frost School of Music kicks of  Festival Miami on October 2.  This annual music festival runs through November 4 and consists of a wide range of music concerts.

Pinecrest Gardens kicks off their annual Jazz Series with South Florida Jazz Orchestra’s Great American Songbook on October 27.  Prior to that, FIU’s Latin Jazz Ensemble starts their first of four concerts at gardens on October 10.

Pinecrest Gardens also kicks off their movie series with Chick Flick Wednesdays and Family Night Fridays.

The Miami City Ballet opens their 2012-2013 season on October 19.

 

 

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Miami's Cultural Arts Season Is Just Around The Corner

Okay, Miami’s art scene has grown up a lot since I moved here from San Francisco over 21 years ago.  Now there are concerts, monthly art walks, symphonies and a variety of art programs year round.  However, with the cool weather teasers that usually start in October, so does Miami’s main season of the arts.  Here is a list of things to do in October to get you started.

The New World Symphony kicks off their WALLCAST Concert series on October 6 with The Russian Musical Soul.  This popular series runs from October through April and is FREE!

UM’s Frost School of Music kicks of  Festival Miami on October 2.  This annual music festival runs through November 4 and consists of a wide range of music concerts.

Pinecrest Gardens kicks off their annual Jazz Series with South Florida Jazz Orchestra’s Great American Songbook on October 27.  Prior to that, FIU’s Latin Jazz Ensemble starts their first of four concerts at gardens on October 10.

Pinecrest Gardens also kicks off their movie series with Chick Flick Wednesdays and Family Night Fridays.

The Miami City Ballet opens their 2012-2013 season on October 19.

 

 

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Free Things To Do In Miami: New World Symphony Wallcast

Tomorrow night at 8:00, the New World Symphony Wallcast presents its last wallcast of the season. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to watch The Mahler Legacy: 9, broadcasted on the wall of this beautiful building, designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry.