Week of October 23, 2008
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SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday 10/23 SHADES OF PINKNext In Line, a networking organization for young professionals in South Florida, will host its third annual fundraiser benefiting the Florida Breast Cancer Coalition Research Foundation. 7-10 p.m. Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $25. Details: (954) 454-4156 or shadesofpink2008.eventbrite.com. WOMEN'S LUNCHEON The Miami-Dade Commission for Women will host its annual networking reception with Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera Bower as speaker. The evening will also honor state senators Gwen Margolis and Alex Villalobos as well as state Rep. J.C. Planas. 8 p.m. JW Marriott Miami Hotel, 1109 Brickell Ave., fifth floor, grand ballroom, Miami. $20. RSVP required. Details: (305) 375-4967. Friday 10/24 BUSINESS AWARDSThe 14th annual Latin Trade Bravo Business Awards revisits Miami to honor leaders in government, business, finance, technology, environmental and humanitarian fields from Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States. 9 a.m. Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, 3300 SW 27th Ave., Coconut Grove. Details: www.latintrade.com/bravo. Saturday 10/25 WINE FAIRGuests will have the opportunity to taste 1,000 wines from all over the world including Argentina, Spain, Italy, California, France and Portugal as well as culinary delights from local restaurants. Ends Oct. 27. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 777-2255 or www.miamiwinefair.com. WYNWOOD FESTIVAL The third annual Wynwood Latin Art and Music Festival will feature local artists displaying their work while bands perform. 1-7 p.m. Fashion District, NW 5th Avenue and 27th Street. Details: (305) 579-6931. CARNAVAL GALA The YMCA of Greater Miami hosts a Carnaval-themed gala to support its youth scholarship programs. The evening includes a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner and dancing. 7 p.m. Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami. $500. Details: (305) 206-4040 or www.ymcamiami.org.
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