Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards
The Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards takes place this week at the BankUnited Center (1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables) from April 22-25. Expect a slew of your favorite presenters including Diddy, Pittbull, actors Jimmy Smits, Ray Santiago, Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez, plus artists Alicia Villarreal, Joan Sebastian,Ana Gabriel, Graciela Beltran, La Mafia and performers including Maná, Draco Rosa, Marc Anthony, Daddy Yankee, Juan Luis Guerra, Don Omar, Carlos Vives, Paulina Rubio and Wisin y Yandel. The actual awards ceremony takes place on Thursday, April 25. For more information and a complete list of nominees, visit: http://www.billboardevents.com/latin.
Horse Around This Weekend
The “sport of kings” returns to Miami Beach as the Polo Life, LLC presents the ninth annual La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup, the world’s largest and most prestigious Beach Polo competition, taking place from April 25th to April 28th between 20th and 22nd Streets on the sands of South Beach, Florida. Tickets are now on sale at www.miamipolo.com. General admission to the men’s and women’s competitions and adjacent retail village is free, and concessions will be available for purchase. A limited number of VIP tickets are available that allow entrance to the shaded Grandstand, where complimentary food and beverages are served. Ticket prices are $100 for Thursday, April 25th and $130 for Friday, April 26th through Sunday, April 28th. Children 12 to 18 years-old pay half the adult ticket price and children younger than 12 years-old receive free admission. A percentage of all ticket sales will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, the tournament’s official charitypartner. A three-day VIP pass can be purchased for $375. A four-day VIP pass can be purchased for $450 at www.miamipolo.com <http://www.miamipolo.com> . La Martina, Mastercard, W South Beach Hotel & Residences, The Raleigh, The James Royal Palm, Grey Goose vodka, HEYS USA, Cheeki Brand, Merchant Hub and Small Luxury Hotels Of The Worland E! Entertainment, make up this year’s team sponsors.
Harry Connick, Jr. Headlines Arsht Gala
The iconic, Harry Connick, Jr., will take over the stage of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts for a special performance at the Center’s 2013 Gala on April 26th. Connick, recipient of three Grammy Awards, three Emmy Awards and two Tony Award nominations, will perform an intimate show at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall, where the venue’s orchestra level will be transformed into “a festival floor” – creating an elegant evening and offering guests a memorable, intimate experience in a world-class setting. The event’s attire is black tie optional. Limited table sponsorship opportunities are available for $50,000, $25,000 and $15,000 and individual tickets are available for $2,500. For more information about corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities or to RSVP for the event, call (786) 468-2020 or email: advancement@arshtcenter.org.
Heart of a Chef
Learn to cook and eat healthy this Sunday at Florida Heart Research Institute’s, Heart of a Chef fundraiser, which aims to educate the community about the prevention of childhood obesity and promote heart health. This year’s event, takes place at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens (10901 Old Cutler Road) from 3-7 p.m. and features food and wine tastings, educational seminars and a culinary battle, featuring two of Miami’s hottest chefs, Todd Erickson, executive chef of Haven South Beach versus Aaron Brooks, executive chef of Edge Steak & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Miami. Advance tickets for Heart of a Chef are $30 per person while tickets at the door are $40 per person; the purchase of one adult ticket includes admission for two children. For more information, visit: www.heartofachef.org.
Help for Victims of Boston Marathon Bombing
The luxurious Palms Hotel on Miami Beach hopes to raise funds for brothers: J.P. and Paul Norden and their friend Marc Fucarile, all of whom suffered amputations and severe burns due to the recent tragedy at the Boston Marathon. The hotel will donate 100% of the proceeds from 20 room nights to benefit these three victims. Call the hotel and mention the Boston Marathon fund at (305) 534-0505. To make a donation, send a check to Stoneham Marathon Victims Fund to Stoneham Bank -80 Montvale Avenue - Stoneham, MA 02180.
Get Candy!
Starting April 25th at Saks Fifth Avenue (7687 North Kendall Drive in Miami) as Guerlain kicks off the weeklong “I Want Candy” mega event to launch the much-anticipated Gloss D’Enfer lipgloss and lacquer collection. The first 200 customers at the event will receive a mini Gloss d’Enfer gloss in Candy Stripe, a lustrous and wearable fuchsia. Also expect personalized color palette consultations and a gift with purchase.
