Halo lounge on South Beach has released a new menu with 14 new signature cocktails, with two of these signature cocktails being 1/2 price till midnight 7 days a week. They also feature a new ITB (In the Biz) card which will get the cardholders specials all night long on Sundays and Mondays. They invite all ITB people to come by and get your card anytime. They also feature Happy Hour 7 days a week, Mon – Sat from 3pm-8pm and Sundays from 12 noon - 6pm.

The sixth edition of Art Basel Miami Beach takes place from December 6 to 9 in Miami Beach, Florida, 220 leading galleries from the USA, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa are participating, among them over 27 newcomers. Chosen by the Selection Committee from a record number of over 850 applicants, they will be presenting works by over 2,000 artists. Art Basel Miami Beach is introducing a new sector this year: Art Supernova. It features 20 galleries presenting new works by both emerging and renowned artists in an experimental group show. The concept offers an alternative form of gallery presentation in an art fair context. Art Supernova takes a collaborative approach that links the participating galleries in a new way. Instead of each gallery having its own separate booth, the exhibitors in Art Supernova have interconnected exhibition spaces, a common storage area, and shared presentation facilities. Art Supernova is located in a separate space adjacent to the exhibition halls at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The projects chosen by the Selection Committee will be shown in a separate cubicle of the exhibitor’s booth. The exhibition concepts for Art Kabinett are diverse, representing everything from thematic group exhibitions to installations. The spectrum ranges from modern masters to established artists and the youngest generation. Art Perform (curator Jens Hoffmann, Director of the CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts, San Francisco) features daily performances by artists such as Roman Ondak (Slovakia), Marepe (Brazil), Donald Urquhart (UK), Laura Lima (Brazil), Olivia Plender (UK), and Shana Lutker (USA). American curator Michael Darling (Jon and Mary Shirley Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Seattle Art Museum) has been entrusted with planning this year’s Art Video Lounge (Miami Beach Botanical Garden). He has put together a program of video pieces by 20 artists who live, or have spent an extended period, in the Pacific Northwest area, entitling it Thermostat: Video and the Pacific Northwest. Three special programs will also be shown: Return of the Wild West, Miranda July (Portland) Sampler, and Storytelling (Miami Beach Botanical Garden).  Art Basel Miami Beach will again be organizing Art Basel Conversations. Continuing to foster direct encounters with leading personalities from the art world, this forum offers privileged access to first-hand information on all aspects of collecting and ex­hibiting art. Distinguished art collectors and museum directors, prominent artists and critics will be discussing subjects like The Museum of the Future in India: Focus on India, Collectors as Producers, Women in Art - Revolution or Evolution? and Critics’ Circle - Criticizing Art Criticism. Art and Criticism. There will also be leading international art magazines and cultural organizations participating, along with many celebrated artists. Art Basel Miami Beach incorporates crossover events including film (honoring artist and film director Julian Schnabel and musician Lou Reed with a presentation of their new film Berlin, moderated by author Bob Colacello), architecture (an evening honoring Herzog & de Meuron Architects, winner of the Pritzker Prize 2001. Talk between architect Jacques Herzog and artist Doug Aitken, moderated by Terry Riley, Director of the Miami Art Museum), and music. Visits to public and private art collections are also on the agenda. The museums of South Florida will be staging impor­tant exhibitions (Jorge Pardo, Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, etc.) to coincide with Art Basel Miami Beach. Never before has Art Basel Miami Beach featured such a prominent international line-up of important works and exciting art projects. Once again, some 40,000 visitors and over 1,300 representatives of the media are expected. The exhibition and event venues of Art Basel Miami Beach are located in the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Botanical Garden, and Collins Park at the beach.

Care Resource and White Party Week are excited and pleased to announce that famed party promoter "Johnny Chisholm" has joined their line-up by presenting Muscle Beach - "The Land Before Time" scheduled for Sunday, November 25th. Johnny's extensive party and event planning experience including "One Mighty Weekend" during Gay Days at Disney and "Memorial Day Weekend" in Pensacola Beach, Florida - will add to the excitement of Muscle Beach. This year is sure to be the best Muscle Beach ever. This event is held right on the sands of the 12th Street Beach just steps from the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, November 25th from 1 pm - 8 pm. Muscle Beach will feature both DJ Herbie James and DJ Roland Belmares (One Mighty Party 2007) along with a special performance by Don Philip ("I Will Still Love You" duet with Brittney Spears) A "must do" during White Party Week, Muscle Beach packs a punch with over 2500 hot bodies dancing the day away into the evening and ending with a spectacular surprise finale. Do you want to party in style and fashion? Join them in the VIP tent as Roberto Cavalli Vodka plays host with complimentary drinks in your own private lounge.  Party, Play and Relax in VIP fashion that only Roberto Cavailli can deliver. For more information or how to buy tickets for this and other events, visit the White Party Website today at www.whiteparty.org

The Board and staff of the GLCC are very committed to resolving challenges related to their building project. They are pleased to inform you that they have made significant progress in this matter. The good news is that Tarragon Corporation has released a $750,000 letter of credit to the GLCC and the funds have been deposited into the agency's capital account. With that, they have received almost $2 million as part of the original deal. Additionally, they are in final negotiations to guarantee that the GLCC will either obtain the land site that had been designated for the new building or secure another $750,000 payment. With all this almost behind them, they are strategically looking at the best options to ensure the long-term future of the GLCC. As always, they value your continued support and will keep you informed of their efforts.

The Holiday shopping season has begun, and you can help support The Pet Project by shopping online this year at the YellowBrickMall. Over 750 online stores to choose from including Lands' End, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Circuit City, Dell, Old Navy, Aeropostle, Kohl's, Macy's, Barnes & Noble, Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, Dick's Sporting Goods....just to name a few!  Check out the restaurants in your area from Restaurant.com, or the hundreds of stores available through Shop.com  and GiftCertificaters.com .  All of your online Holiday shopping can be done from The Pet Project's page on the YellowBrickMall at www.yellowbrickmall.com/petprojectforpets.php. It’s not just for personal shopping either--probably you or someone you knows business already shops for office supplies at Staples.com or OfficeDepot.com. By simply linking to these merchants through The Pet Project's YellowBrickMall page, a percentage of each sale goes to The Pet Project. So get the word out! 

MDGLCC and Ultra/Pandora Events presents the Monthly Women's Business Networker from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Chamber Member "Catering by Maribel" near Shorecrest/Upper Eastside; 647 NE 79th Street. Ample parking available across the street behind Adams Veterinary Hospital (just cross busy 79th Street at the corner); their host Maribel will wow everyone with samples of her catering menu and, will provide wine and sodas. Admission is $5.00 for MDGLCC members and $10.00 for potential members. Also, they will be raffling off "The Little Frivole Dress." A smart black cocktail dress compliments of Chamber Member Neil at Frivole Couture Collections. Frivole Couture has provided wardrobe for motion pictures, television shows and celebrities and has been featured in fashion magazines such as Vogue, Glamour and Vanidades, among others. Afterwards, everyone can head over to Magnum's for cocktails and entertainment at the piano bar. For more information call (305) 573-4000 or (305) 495-6969.

The creator of one of the most famous songs in Latin urban history which has become a slogan for Puerto Ricans all over the world "Yo Soy Boricua Pa'que Tu Lo Sepas" & "Como Yo Te Quiero"  comes back to the scene with his 5th album The Future. On this album Taino combines the sounds of Urban Hip-Hop, Reggaeton and R&B to take us on a unique journey of sure to be classics. Taino also show's off his writing & producing talents by producing 12 of the tracks on this album combining with Reggaeton's biggest producer DJ Joe with songs like "Acercate" & "Tu Provocandome" a Latin Hip Hop track produced by the one and only Taino. Following with hits like "Sabes que Por Ti" produced by EZ. "Alcohol" featuring Mach & Daddy. The Future also will feature a sure to be a romantic reggaeton classic "Perdoname" featuring Angel Lopez  formerly of Son by Four. On the album is Jessica from Soluna on an R&B tip track "Ya No Puedo Esperar" this track was also co written by Luigi Giraldo composer for Kumbia Kings & Kumbia all Stars. Taino will most definitely savor a crossover Anglo hit with the song "I Love U" this song was written by Taino and Roy Tavares composer and producer who has worked with Ricky Martin, Shakira and many others. On a more tropical club beat with a mixture of hip-hop and salsa comes his first single "EL Bravo" with vocals by salsa singer J-Lozada, this will also own the Latin airwaves and major Latin clubs. Available On-Line November 6th, and In Stores November 20th.

Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops have named Cory Marin of Tequesta the first-ever Palm Beach PopStar. Cory will be performing with Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops at their opening concert series “Contemporary Composers” on November 8 and 9 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach and on November 10, 12 and 13 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Center for the Arts at FAU in Boca, along with a cash prize of $500. The “Contemporary Composers” concerts feature popular works written by musical legends John Lennon, Paul McCartney, John Williams, Billy Joel, and Michel LeGrande. This concert will also feature a special tribute to Barry Manilow with songs like Mandy, Can’t Smile Without You, Copacabana and I Write The Songs performed by nationally acclaimed Broadway singer and Phantom of the Opera star, Gary Mauer. For ticket information, call 561.832.7677 or visit www.palmbeachpops.org.

Anamor has reached the # 1 spot of the R&R Record Pool Chart, with her hit song "Damela Si" from her  album De Lo Tanto Que Te Amo (now in stores) making it the number 1 most played song in clubs all across the country (Issue of 10/27/2007). The R&R Record Pool Chart is derived of about 1,400 members comprised of record pool and club DJ's that play at Latin Clubs all throughout the U.S. http://www.myspace.com/loveanamor

On Monday November 19th at Azucar Nightclub in South Miami Samantha Perez presents the annual Miss Florida Continental, Miss Florida Continental Plus and the Miss Florida Continental Elite Pageants starting at 9pm sharp. The night will star the current reigning Miss Continentals Necole Luv Dupree (reg), Tajma Hall (Plus) and Danielle Hunter (Elite) as well as the current reigning Miss Florida Continentals Vegas Dion (Reg) and Diva (Elite), as well as Erika Norell, Gina Di’Angelo, Electra and Nikki Adams. For tickets or other information call 954-327-8148.

Connecting the Dots: The Union Series, an exhibition of over 40 paintings by Miami artist James Goodwill will be on view at Lèche-Vitrines Art Alliance from November 8 through December 8.  Ranging in size from 8" x 10" to 4' x 6', the work consists of enamel paint on aluminum pieces from the artist's Union Series.  The Union Series is a dynamic series of drawings and paintings that comprises a collection of organic shapes, expressive colors and symmetrical compositions, which are, according to the artist, a symbolic representation of our era's burgeoning global consciousness.  The older series of Union pieces are entirely biomorphic, creating moving, colorful organisms all happily existing on the smooth, cold enamel covered aluminum surface. The recent work does away with the organisms and instead focuses on colors and shapes that blend in and out like D optical illusion games. Looking at one of the paintings, the viewer sees small and steady dots of color on smooth backgrounds of compatible yet contrasting colors. A very precise, steady hand must be used to create these flawless enamel surfaces.  If one has ever attempted to touch up a spot of car enamel, one small smudge is glaringly noticeable.  Move closer, you see every painstaking stroke, step away you see the simple beauty of the shape and color. Like the Union of the world that James Goodwill strives to create in his artwork, hundreds and thousands of individual strokes each with their own unique beauty go into each of the fabulously elementary shapes to create one magnificent piece. The artist's opening reception is November 10, 7-10pm.  The artist will be in attendance for this wine and cheese reception.  The event is free and open to the public.

Last week during a torrential rain storm someone climbed Shadowood’s locked 10 foot fence where their residents keep their bicycles, climbed over the generator, cut the padlocks and took 7 bikes that personally belonged to their people. After cutting the chains and locks they threw them in the empty field next door, lifted the bikes over the fence and had to have help loading them into a van or truck because it is next to impossible for one person to carry seven bikes down the street on their back in the pouring rain. Most of those bikes belonged to residents who used them as their only means of transportation to get to medical appointments, case management and job opportunities. If there is anyone who wants to make a donation to help them replace the bicycles please contact Jodi Ihme, Marketing & Public Relations by e-mail at jishadowood2@aol.com or by phone at 954-462-3719.

On Wednesday October 31 Discotekka presents “Hells Mansion Costume Contest party” with $1000 in cash and prizes.

Score on Lincoln Road presents “Dragons & Gods” on Wednesday October 31 starring DJ Abel.

On Wednesday October 31, Scandals presents Hee Haw Halloween Party with prizes for best costume and best Hee Haw character.

Ka at Artbar presents Hallowqueen on Wednesday October 31 with Drag Wars, Fetish Whores and a costume battle with cash and prizes.

Pennyback Wednesdays presents “A Night Under the Big Top” on Wednesday October 31 featuring Stilt Walkers, fortune teller, the bearded lady a Tattoo artist and much more.

Springbac presents Heatherette Halloween hosted by Richie Rich and Amanda Lepore with DJ Tracy Young at the Hotel Victor (1125 Ocean Drive) on Wednesday October 31 at 9pm. They invite you to frost yourself with ice, as you carouse the night away with charms, trinkets and a sprinkle of sparkle at Jewelry Box Masquerade.

The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida (GLCC), Wilton Manors Business Association, Wilton Manors Main Street and the City of Wilton Manors are pleased to announce that Wicked Manors Block Party will be held on Wilton Drive between 6th Avenue and 5-points.  The event will start with trick or treating at businesses on the drive between 5-7pm and “Hell on Heels” Block Party from 7:00pm-midnight with lots of festivities planned throughout the evening. Co-chair Bobby Kyser, owner of Petals Panache said “We have had some major sponsors help support this event to make it become the annual event that we see in other cities.  We are expecting thousands of people to hit Wilton Drive and enjoy all the activities, food, drink and music.”  There is still time for interested sponsors to become involved and not only be a part of the fun but to also promote your company in the South Florida community.  “We have been working very closely with the City of Wilton Manors and the Wilton Manors Police Department to ensure every detail has been thoroughly planned for a fun yet safe evening” says Doug Cureton, owner of What’s The Scoop and event Co-chair.  “In anticipation of the crowd that is expected to turn out, we have contracted with the Fort Lauderdale High School to use their parking lot for the evening.  We will have preferred parking on the street from 5-points to 11th Avenue with approximately 150 parking spaces right on the drive for a small fee that will help with event expenses. We have also hired a shuttle service that will pick up party-goers at Fort Lauderdale High School, Hagen Park, the intersection of Wilton Drive and 6th Avenue, stop at Sidelines Bar and end up back at the High School.  We have Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale Police securing the event with an officer at the High School parking lot too” shares Cureton.  This year’s theme “HELL ON HEELS” will feature businesses along the drive in a storefront decoration contest voting will take place online beginning on Wednesday, October 24th and lasting until Halloween Night; music by G.I.R.L. (GayInternetRadioLive.com); Mistress of the Dark – Misty Eyez as hostess/emcee; entertainment by local artists; street food vendors, bars and Halloween themed booths and souvenir items for sale, including the official event T-shirt. Event T-shirts will be on sale in advance at area businesses and the website.  The evening will include a Lord and Lady of Wicked Manors contest.  The Lord and Lady applicants will preside over the evening’s event. All winners will receive fabulous cash and prizes. Other contests that evening include a Pet Costume and Pet/Owner Look-a-like Contest; a Tattoo and Body Art Contest; a Celebrity Look-a-like Contest; a fierce WALK OFF Contest called “Drag on the Drive”; and a Costume Contest with Scariest and Overall Best Costumes.  Thousands of dollars in Cash and Prizes will be awarded. For information on how you can purchase a vendor space or be an event sponsor, contact Bobby Kyser at (954) FLOWERS (356-9377).  Volunteers interested in helping with the event will receive a free T-shirt and should contact Nicole at the GLCC at 954-463-9005 or nicole@glccsf.org.  For more information please visit www.wickedmanors.com or www.glccsf.org