Botanical Bazaar- November 24, 2013

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Handmade gifts are seldom disappointing. The same can be said for locally purchased or one-of-a-kind items. Although South Florida has a plethora of talented artists, growers and crafters, it is often an arduous task hopping from one shop or another to buy gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Support your local economy and find everything you need in one place at the Botanical Bazaar, Sunday November 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual fair held in the Garden features 30 local artisans selling botanically themed and plant-derived wares such as body scrubs, candles, handmade paper, flowers and more. This year also features a local band playing live music and a farmer's market.

 

The farmer's market features fresh breads, jams, honey, granola, herbs, and salad greens from SoFla foodie favorites such as Zak the Baker and Laurie's Pantry. There will also be a yoga class at 1 p.m. in the Banyan Room and food trucks selling hot lunchtime munchies. Leashed pets are encouraged. For more information or to apply as a vendor call 305.673.7256 ext. 201 or visit www.mbgarden.org.

 

Miami Beach Botanical Gardens

2000 Convention Center Dr  Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 673-7256

 

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Saturday Seminar: Going Bananas!- November 23, 2013

10 a.m. to Noon

Are you bananas for bananas? Have you ever thought about starting your own crop, or experimenting with a plant or two on your balcony? Join us in our monthly learning series for a seminar on growing bananas with Ian Maguire. Ian Maguire is a Homestead, Florida native and has a bachelor's degree in Fine Art from Florida International University. He and his family are the owners of Maguire's farm, a one-acre banana farm in Homestead, FL established in 2008. Ian works full time as the biological scientist for Dr. Aaron Palmateer's Florida Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinic located at the Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC). Ian's discussion on bananas will cover the basics of starting a small banana farm, description of cultivars (FHIA 1, 2, 18, 18 and Mysore), banana biology, marketing and challenges of growing this tasty crop in South Florida. During the seminar we will be passing around banana flavored munchies, as well as samples of banana beer!

 

Miami Beach Botanical Gardens

2000 Convention Center Dr  Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 673-7256 Come stay with us at Florida South Beach Rentals, right on the beach!

Herbal Cocktail Workshop With Laura "La Diva Cucina" Lafata- November 7, 2013

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join Laura "La Diva Cucina" Lafata as she brings her knowledge as a mixologist and culinary entertainer to the Garden and demonstrates two garden-to-glass cocktails you can serve at your next party. Creating a drink with garden-fresh herbs is more than a trend, it's the new standard. This workshop will also teach you how to create a "shrub" from fruit and herbs, one of the hottest cocktail trends happening right now.
 
Laura Lafata is a hospitality veteran with over 30 years experience and has been cooking since she was nine years old. She has worked as a personal chef, creative mixologist, spirits educator and waitress at upscale restaurants, clubs and bars across the country and in Australia. Laura also enjoyed a dual career as a sales and marketing executive in a variety of industries for over 20 years. Laura is the president of her culinary team-building company conducting cooking classes for corporate and private events. She is also an active member of Les Dames d'Escoffier.
 
La Diva will offer recipes, training and tips for two vodka drinks and a gin drink showcasing mint, kaffir lime leaf and lemongrass. These herbs will be plucked straight from the Miami Beach Botanical Garden's edible garden, sponsored by Les Dames d'Escoffier for your tasting pleasure. Samples will be served from all drinks with a glass of your choosing made available after the workshop to taste alongside appetizers courtesy of Les Dames d'Escoffier, Miami's leading organization of women leaders in food, wine and hospitality. Class is $15 for Garden members, $20 non-members. Register here!

Miami Beach Botanical Gardens

2000 Convention Center Dr  Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 673-7256

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S.A.L.A. (Social Action, Local Arts) Arts Social and Silent Art Auction- January 15

S.A.L.A. (Social Action, Local Arts) 
Arts Social and Silent Art Auction
The SALA Arts Social celebrates 12 years of work by Art at St. Johns (ASJ) with music, dance, the visual arts, refreshments, drinks, interactive DJ music, networking and a silent arts auction. The music and dance includes performances by many artists who have performed at ASJ, including a Middle Eastern dance by Tiffany hanan Madera. The visual arts include a group show by the Artist Colony (a Miami artist collaborative), and art had-selected for the silent auction by ASJ founding director, Carol Hoffman-Guzmán and her husband Roberto Guzmán, who have been collecting art from local and emerging artists for over 40 years. The auction includes works by Florida and Colorado artists Ed King, Debra Cortese, Ignacio Font, Chloe Firetto-Toomey, Paula Turk, Louis Recchia, Zoa Ace, and more. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 pm and includes the new "Chris-tini" cocktail created by Chris Peña, ASJ's past Board President. Tickets are $75 at the door, or purchase online at www.artatstjohns.com

Address: Miami Beach, Florida

Phone:(305) 673-7256

Transit: Meridian Av@19ST

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Floral Design Class - Curved Designs, Elements and Principles- January 15, 2013

Spend the day learning from accredited floral designers, who combine lectures, demos, and critiqued hands-on workshops to develop an understanding of the art of flower arranging. This class is the third unit of a six-part floral design study hosted by the Miami Beach Garden Club. The unit focuses on curved designs and the use of fruit in designs. Check out this pic from our first class on vertical designs! Class costs $28 to attend; lunch is included! To register, email Nina Worth at ninanevanu@gmail.com, or call  (305) 532-9987 . 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
 

This class covers:

• Care, cutting and grooming of plant materials for curves

• Geometrically-based line designs

• Usage of fruit and vegetables in designs

• A demonstration and critique of crescent and Hogarth designs

 For more info, please visit Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. 

Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Fairchild Gala in the Garden

When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 6:30 PM

     The Gala in the Garden is Fairchild's annual black-tie event and largest fund-raiser. The Fairchild Gala attracts a "who’s who" of South Florida’s business and social worlds while showcasing the splendor, beauty and mission-based programs of the garden. All proceeds from the Gala in the Garden support Fairchild's programs in conservation science, education, horticulture and collection management.
The evening commences with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the beautiful Italian mosaic of the Jean duPont Shehan Visitor Center with the eagerly-awaited silent auction running throughout the cocktail hour and evening. Guests will then proceed to a large lakeside marquis for a five-star dining experience and dancing to the music of the Soul Survivors. The Fairchild Gala captures the magic of beauty and elegance alongside a fun and enjoyable evening while raising significant funds for its mission specific programs.
The Gala in the Garden is considered the "social event of the season," and as in previous years, will be limited to 400 guests to ensure an intimate and personal experience.
We look forward to sharing a truly beautiful evening benefiting Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. For more information please contact Susannah Shubin, at sshubin@fairchildgarden.org or 305.667.1651, extension 3375.

International Chocolate Festival with Coffee and Tea- January 20-22nd

When: Friday, January 20, 2012 - Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Where: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Indulge in chocolate delicacies and sip coffee and tea during the season's most delicious event!

• Enjoy fine chocolate samples from artisan chocolatiers
• Take our Chocowalk to learn about the life cycle of a cacao plant, with stops in our Rainforest and more.
• Watch master chocolatiers and chefs demonstrating recipes with chocolate
• Attend lectures on the chocolate making, chocolate history, science and more
• Sip coffee, tea and hot chocolate surrounded by the beauty of Fairchild

Ability Explosion: Events to Create Awareness about Disabilities; October 19th 12:00pm

The 2nd annual ABILITY EXPLOSION, a 5-day series of events helping to create awareness and improve the lives of people living with disabilities. The Ability Explosion Blast Off Party will be held in the Banyan Room at the beautiful Miami Beach Botanical Gardens at 12:00pm.