miércoles, 11 de mayo de 2022

Are you in the know? Here is the latest newsletter from Miami Beach!

 

Aspen Ideas: Climate
 
Join climate thinkers, doers and problem-solvers for the first-of-its-kind event in Miami Beach taking place next week from May 9 through May 12.

Click here to learn more.
Aspen Ideas: Climate - Free Activations
 
The City of Miami Beach has partnered with the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs to launch the Arts Resilient305 | Aspen Institute initiative. Local artists were invited to commission new and repositioned site-specific temporary public art installations and performances highlighting issues related to climate change and sea-level rise.
 
The outdoor art activations and performances are free and open to the public
 
In addition, Aspen Ideas: Climate will stream replays of the evening speaker sessions onto the New World Center’s WALLCAST facade beginning around 7:30 p.m. each evening for free public viewing. The film programs will follow immediately after, at approximately 9:30 p.m. each night.
 
Speaker Sessions
On View May 9-11
7:30 PM
New World Center, SoundScape Park
500 17 Street

Click here to view all free activations.
FTX Off the Grid

You're invited to FTX Off The Grid - a three day event on Miami Beach, taking place this Formula One weekend, May 6 through May 8.
 
There will be live performances, gaming, food, culture, motorsports and much more across the entire Miami Beach race weekend, all happening on the sands of South Beach.
 
Make sure you don’t miss the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team LIVE car run on Ocean Drive on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.
 
To register for free entry, visit ftxoffthegrid.com.
 
See you Off The Grid - and on the Beach at 10 Street & Ocean Drive.
History of Auto Racing

Learn about the rich history of auto racing in South Florida by checking out Miami Design Preservation League’s exhibition.

“The History of Auto Racing in South Florida”
Through May 9
1001 Ocean Drive

The exhibition features information and visuals of Carl Fisher’s work as he built the first race track in North Miami Beach, the actual Spirit of Miami racing car that Emerson Fittipaldi drove to win the first Grand Prix of Miami and more.
Bulk Waste Weekend

Residents may take bulk trash to one of the locations listed below from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8, 2022.
 
Proof of Miami Beach residency is required (formal identification with a Miami Beach address and/or a utility bill accompanied by a photo identification).
 
Please DO NOT dispose of chemical or hazardous materials, tires, paints, or car parts into the dumpsters. Contact the Sanitation Division at 305.673.7616 for more information.

Free bulk drop-off locations:
  • 140 McArthur Causeway (Terminal Isle)
  • 75 Street and Dickens Avenue
Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

Join the Ocean Drive Association for a performance by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble.

Sunday, May 8
5 PM • FREE
Ocean Drive, between 14 Street and 14 Place

Contact execdirector@oceandrivemb.com for more information. Don't forget to bring your blankets and folding chairs!



Boleros Concert for Mother's Day

Come and celebrate the Normandy Fountain Business Association's final event of the season with a beautiful night of food, dancing and music at Normandy Fountain!

Sunday, May 8
6:30 PM
Normandy Fountain
7802 Rue Vendome

Click here to learn more.
Miami Beach Business Academy

We are pleased to present the Miami Beach Business Academy — a free, virtual and in-person technical assistance program to assist and build the capacity of small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Attend our informational webinar where we will introduce small businesses to upcoming monthly training and capacity-building programming.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022
English Session: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Spanish Session: 6:30 PM – 8 PM

Join via Zoom:
Or by phone: +1.646.558.8656
Webinar ID: 844.0443.3796
Stella Awards

The Miami Beach Convention Center has been nominated for a Stella Award. The Stella Awards honor organizations that have a proven track record of excellence.

Vote here by Friday, May 13.
Mayors' Chess Challenge

Join the City of Miami Beach Mayor and Commission for a fun and friendly chess event as part of the seventh annual Mayors' Chess Challenge.
 
Sunday, May 15
10 AM - 12 PM • FREE
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
Block Party for Teens

Join #MBParks for a block party featuring laser tag, games, rides, music and more.

Sunday, May 15
5 PM - 9 PM • FREE
Flamingo Park Softball Field
13-14 streets & Meridian Avenue
Grades 6-12

Click here to register.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Join us for a ribbon cutting at our new three-acre public park, designed by ArquitectonicaGEO, which sets a new standard for what a park can contribute to a community.

Park-goers of all ages, abilities and interests can enjoy the outdoor gym, dog park and a whimsical playground designed by world-renowned Danish firm MONSTRUM. There are a number of key elements within the park that further Miami Beach’s resiliency goals, including a collection of tree and plant varieties that creates a natural canopy in the park, and innovative drainage techniques.

The park will also be home to hundreds of vibrant, native orchids as part of The Million Orchid Project, a partnership with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

Monday, May 16
4 PM • FREE
600 Alton Road

Contact laurenfirtel@miamibeachfl.gov for more information.


Mixed-Use Development Near 41 Street

Please join the City of Miami Beach and the Mayor’s Ad Hoc 41 Street Committee for an in person meeting to discuss mixed use development on city owned property near 41 Street. The purpose of this meeting is to gather community feedback for a forthcoming Request for Letters of Interest.
 
Wednesday, May 18 at 6 PM
Miami Beach Golf Club
2301 Alton Road

For more information or to request special accommodations for these sessions, please contact Dexter Peralta at dexterperalta@miamibeachfl.gov.
Tango on Lincoln Road

Tango under the stars on Lincoln Road & Jefferson Avenue!

Wednesday, May 18
6 PM
845 Lincoln Road

Click here to learn more.
Special Commission Meeting

The City of Miami Beach will hold a special commission meeting to discuss the West Avenue Neighborhood Improvement Project, aired live on MBTV and Facebook.
 
Wednesday, May 18
3:30 PM

1.301.715.8592 or 1.888.475.4499
Access ID 81392857671#
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