Promotional Events

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  New Times presents Iron Fork 2008
  Miami Science Museum [Map]
  Wed., September 10
  Miami New Times is proud to present its 1st Annual Iron Fork presented by Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association! The Iron Fork event will showcase some of Miami's most popular chefs as they face off in a head-to-head cooking competition that will be judged by local area celebrities. During the exciting cooking competition, guests will enjoy cocktails, live music, and food samplings from a number of the city's best restaurants. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For tickets and more info visit www.miaminewtimes.com. This will be a tasteful event that you don't want to miss!!!
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  Cirque du Soleil
  Bicentennial Park [Map]
  Sun., August 17
  Cirque du Soleil is back in Miami with its latest touring production CORTEO. Corteo is a grand procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the portion of humanity that is within each of us. The music, by turns lyrical and playful, carries Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality. You don't want to miss this!! Tickets Now On sale, buy your tickets now, call 1-800-678-5440 or go online at cirquedusoleil.com
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  Santo Stars
  Santo Restaurant and Lounge [Map]
  Tue., August 5
  What is Santo Stars? Santo Stars is the biggest talent competition to ever hit Miami each and every Tuesday, auditions will take place from 1pm-4pm. Contestants will compete to be Miami's Next Biggest star each week in one of 2 categories. The audience, celebrity judges and readers will vote contestants into the semi finals each week Contestants will cover songs from a list of top 40 hits. Wednesday's the contestants that are competing in the urban category will perform alongside the "Miami Live Band". Friday's the contestants that are competing in the pop category will perform alongside the "Santo Stars Band". The grand prizes package is valued at over $100,000. $20,000 being cash! Auditions dates: From 1pm-5pm. Aug. 5th, Aug. 12th, Aug. 19th, Aug. 26th Sep. 2nd, Sept. 9th, Sept. 16th, Sept. 23rd, Sept. 30th, Oct. 7th Oct. 14th, Oct. 21st. Sign up is easy Simply go to: www.myspace.com/santostars And click the link to register and pay the registration fee. The complete list of rules and regulations is there. Do you have what it takes to be the next biggest star out of Miami?
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  Fergie Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino [Map]
  Fri., September 26
  Hard Rock International is getting “Fergalicious,” as its worldwide Ambassadors of Rock Tour heads to Hollywood, Fla. Fergie, known for her sexy style and unique brand of hip-hop, will perform at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, on Friday, September 26th at 8 p.m. as part of Hard Rock’s Ambassadors of Rock Tour, a global concert series featuring top artists and bands. The dynamic front-woman for the Black Eyed Peas will rock the stage, performing hits from her re-released hit solo debut album The Dutchess Deluxe. Tickets cost $75* general admission standing room only and $75 reserved seats and are available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, open Monday - Saturday from noon to 7pm and on Sunday - only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: Miami-Dade (305) 358-5885, Broward (954) 523-3309, and Palm Beach (561) 966-3309. Doors open one-hour prior to show start time. *Additional fees may apply.
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  Roger Sanchez
  Mansion [Map]
  Sat., August 30
  Saturday, August 30th join Roger Sanchez at Mansion, 123 Washington Ave., Miami Bch. Don't miss this!
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  Thursdays at Nikki Coconut Grove
  Nikki Beach Coconut Grove [Map]
  Thu., August 21
  Every Thursday evening for the last three months has been amazing at Nikki Coconut Grove. Dinner is superb, and the post dinner party is divine. Nikki Coconut Grove comes complete with cabanas and day beds on the terrace which gives a taste of the beach feel, while staying local in the Grove. Join us as we party into the night with the amazing sounds of J. Felix....for lack of a better word this man is SICK, which means the music will not be better anywhere in town. Let the door staff know who invited you, and they will gladly take care of you as long as you dress well(i.e. T-shirts and sneakers are a no-go)....Nikki Coconut Grove is located at 2889 Mc.Farlane Rd.
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  Friday Nights at the Forge
  The Forge [Map]
  Every week Friday, Saturday
  The Forge is a staple of Miami Beach night life, and their new Friday night party is just proof again why the Forge will always be a Hot Spot in Miami. The fashion shows being presented are top of the line and quite frankly, so are their beverages. The music is one of a kind. The rock drummer, named “the Pope” plays along with music producer J. Felix and his insanely good music to form the ultimate combination. This aspect combined with fashion, makes the tagline “where fashion meets fun”, extremely true-life. Located: 432 west 41 st. Miami Beach, FL