An Affair On, In and With the Motor Car
A Very Wolfsonian Weekend Gala
Complementing its current exhibit, “Styled for the Road: The Art of Automobile Design, 1908-1948,” The Wolfsonian is hosting a series of innovative and thought-provoking events, designed to introduce weekend participants to hidden gems in the community.
Friday, November 13 from 7 to 11 p.m.
COCKTAILS AMONG THE MOTOR CARS — The festivities kick off with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes reception at The Creative Workshop, a nationally acclaimed car restoration and customization firm where you’ll see exotic cars in all phases of reconstruction including the workshop’s most famous car, the Sport Speciale. Drive your classic or exotic car and dress in garage chic attire; parking available on-site. Sponsored and hosted by Jason and Kim Wenig, The Creative Workshop; spirits compliments of Grey Goose. The Creative Workshop is located at 118 Hill Street, Dania Beach.
Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m.
ART AND CARS: CARS AS ART, TALK BY CAR DESIGNER CHRIS BANGLE — Hear renowned car designer Chris Bangle’s thoughts on car design. Bangle was formerly chief of design at BMW, where his mandate to “strategize emotion” through design energized the conservative brand. Bangle’s work has provoked endless discussion. Co-sponsored and co-presented by Braman Motors with additional support provided by Continental Airlines, the Raleigh Hotel, and Arrowood Vineyards & Winery. Event takes place at Braman Motors, 2060 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
Saturday, November 14 at 8 p.m.
MICKY WOLFSON’S BIRTHDAY DINNER WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRIS BANGLE — Celebrate the seventieth birthday of the man who has been one of the most influential forces in promoting the study and appreciation of the persuasive power of art and design. A cocktail reception from 8 to 9 p.m. on the Bacardi Building Plaza is followed by dinner from 9 to 11 p.m. at Braman Motors. Dinner is co-sponsored by Braman Motors; Bacardi USA; Northern Trust, N.A.; Arrowood Vineyards & Winery. Additional support provided by the Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald and SocialMiami.com. The Bacardi Building is located at 2100 Biscayne Boulevard, and Braman Motors is located at 2060 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
Sunday, November 15 from noon to 4 p.m.
CAR MANIA — Visit two extraordinary automobile collections in South Florida, the Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum. home to 32 fully working Packard automobiles and thousands of ephemeral works; and the Dauer Museum of Classic Cars with more than 60 exquisite American automobiles that span the 20th century. Car Mania is free and open for museum members and gala ticket holders only. Not a member? Join today! The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum is located at 1527 S.W. First Avenue, Fort Lauderdale; and the Dauer Museum of Classic Cars is located at 10801 N.W. 50th Street, Sunrise.
TICKETS
Tickets for Cocktails Among the Motor Cars on Friday are $150 p/p and include a pass to Sunday’s Car Mania.
Tickets for the Bangle talk, cocktail reception and dinner are $550 p/p and include a pass to Sunday’s Car Mania.
Tickets for the entire Weekend are $700 p/p and include all events.
For further information on events or tickets, please contact Ian Rand at 305-535-2631.
