Valentine’s Day Event Guide
VALENTINE’S DINING AT TURNBERRY ISLE MIAMI
Valentine’s Day
Treat your special someone to an enticing dinner celebration this Valentine’s Day at Turnberry Isle Miami. Bourbon Steak, a Michael Mina restaurant, will offer a contemporary three-course prix fixe dinner, including a take-home gift, a rose for each lady and a complimentary photo booth, for $135 per person, plus tax and service charge. Corsair by Scott Conant will offer an invigorating prix fixe dinner with recommended wine pairings throuh the Valentine’s weekend, Friday to Sunday, for $85 per person, plus tax and service charge. Wine pairing is additional.
Turnberry Isle Miami
19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
786-279-6600 (Reservations at Bourbon Steak)
786-279-6800 (Reservations at Corsair)
www.TurnberryIsleMiami.com
CHARLIE ZAA PERFORMANCE AT MICCOSUKEE RESORT & GAMING
Valentine’s Day at 8 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with that special someone in your life and Billboard Latin Music Award Winner Charlie Zaa at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming. Dance the night away to fan favorites like Digo Yo, Sentimientos, Flor Sin Retoño and more romantic hits! Tickets start as low as $90 per person, including an exquisite 3 course-dinner and $10 Free Play. Childcare services are available for infants and children up to 12 years of age. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the concert begins at 9. Seats are limited so purchase your tickets today on Miccosukee.com.
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
500 S.W. 177th Avenue, Miami (corner of Krome Avenue & 8th Street)
Miccosukee.com/events
4TH ANNUAL RUNWILD 5K RUN/WALK
Valentine’s Day at 8 a.m.
Bring someone you love to the 4th Annual RunWild 5K Run/Walk to benefit Chapman Partnership and enjoy a morning full of fun activities for the whole family! Limber up at the special stretching session before setting off on the 3.1-mile course through the zoo where giraffes, elephants and tigers will cheer you. Post-race take advantage of the Family Fun Zone, music, food and drinks as you mingle with other walkers and runners. Registration is from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., and the race starts promptly at 8. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for students until race day when the fee is increased $5. Your registration includes all fees plus a day at Zoo Miami, race T-shirt, medal, food and family entertainment. Plus, you will be supporting a great cause!
Zoo Miami
12400 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami
305-329-3000
http://www.RunWild5kmiami.com/
SEX AND THE ANIMALS
Valentine’s Day at 7:30 p.m.
Zoo Miami’s Good Will Ambassador Ron Magill will present his critically acclaimed, outrageously funny and incredibly popular program, “Sex & the Animals” in Zoo Miami’s Sami Family Amphitheater. The show will begin at 8:30 p.m., preceded at 7:30 with a wine and cheese reception for general admission ticket holders, or a full catered romantic dinner if you choose the Premium package. Tickets are $35 per person and $30 for Zoo members, which includes the reception. A limited number of Premium packages are available that include a full dinner and dessert bar as well as beer, wine and soft drinks.
Zoo Miami
12400 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami
305-251-0400
www.ZooMiami.org
PASSION & GRACE
Friday – Sunday, February 13 – 15
“Passion and Grace,” Miami City Ballet’s Program III, will further broaden the horizons of MCB’s dancers with two Company premieres including Tharp’s superbly sophisticated “Sweet Fields,” an uplifting piece performed to the music of American Shaker hymns sung a cappella. This emotionally evocative work may best be simply described as heavenly. The pendulum then swings with its second premiere, a first in the U.S. – the sultry “Carmen” by Richard Alston, an acclaimed British contemporary dance choreographer and founder of Richard Alston Dance Company. While Alston is known for his modern choreography, this work is presented in the classical ballet vocabulary. It is a smoldering, flamenco-fueled, 50-minute adaptation of the classic saga of passion and betrayal performed to the music of Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite. Opening this promising program will be Balanchine’s virtuosic “Allegro Brillante,” a work that beautifully accentuates both ballerina and the corps de ballet. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Ziff Ballet Opera House at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
305-929-7000
www.MiamiCityBallet.org
VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT
Valentine’s Day at 6:30 p.m.
The Alhambra String Quartet with pianist Mia Vassilev will perform a Valentine’s Day Concert at the Coral Gables Museum. The program will feature popular love songs, plus romantic works by favorite classical composers. Chocolates and open wine bar are included to make the evening special, and Museum exhibits will be open for viewing. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $25 for Museum members.
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables
305-603-8067
À LA ROSE
Available now for your Valentine
Treat your special lady to À la rose, a declaration of love captured in a fragrance. Queen of flowers, the rose
knows no boundaries and has inspired those in the creative arts for centuries. Poets, painters, musicians… and perfumers alike. All have sought to capture its aura, its magic and its secrets. A rosy duo in one fragrance. Two varieties of rose have bestowed the radiance and richness of their petals on this Eau de parfum: 250 Centifolia roses from Grasse (May Rose) produce a very floral base note with sweet honeyed and carnal accents, and 150 Damascena roses from Bulgaria create a top note with a playful blend of pear and lychee.
Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour, Fragrances on Level One
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
305-865-6161
www.NeimanMarcus.com
41ST ANNUAL LOVE AND HOPE BALL
Valentine’s Day at 6 p.m.
Latin crooner and international crossover pop star Jon Secada will bring romance to the 41st Annual Love and Hope Ball. Secada will perform new and old songs, including his wildly popular hits “Just Another Day without You” and “Do You Believe in Us.” Enjoy a lavish cocktail reception and silent auction, 5-course dinner and dancing, program emceed by WSVN’s Deco Drive Co-Anchor Shireen Sandoval and parting gifts. This year’s honorees will be recognized for their commitment to helping the Diabetes Research Institute find a cure for diabetes: the late Shirley Harris, Barbara and Norman Shapiro, Debbie Lang and Barry Smith, The Simkins Family, and Dalia Glottmann. Tickets are $600 per person and can be purchased online.
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3555 S Ocean Drive, Hollywood
1-800-321-3437
www.DiabetesResearch.org/Love-and-Hope-Ball
DANISH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Valentine’s Day at 8 p.m.
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra will debut at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Valentine’s Day as part of the 2014-15 Knight Masterworks Season Classical Music Series. Led by the fast-rising star conductor Cristian Măcelaru, the concert will feature the acclaimed young violin virtuoso Ray Chen. The Arsht Center appearance celebrates the twin 150th anniversaries of Scandinavian composers Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius, whose timeless sounds these musicians will bring to life. The program will include Sibelius’ heartbreaking Kuolema: Valse Triste, as well as Ray Chen in the composer’s landmark Violin Concerto, considered one of the jewels of the post-romantic repertory. The concert closes with Nielsen’s majestic and intensely personal Symphony No. 4, known as The Inextinguishable. Tickets range from $50 to $130 and may be purchased online or through the Arsht Center box office.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts – Knight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
305-949-6722
www.ArshtCenter.org
A HIDALGO PORTRAIT
Especially for Valentine’s Day 2015
Make this Valentine’s Day a jaw-dropping, heart-stopping celebration of love! The gift for your Valentine who has literally everything is a portrait commissioned by Leonardo Hidalgo. A fine art portrait stands the testament of time for generations to come. “Each portrait is more than a reflection of a person’s image. I study my subjects closely to identify their personalities, and with each brushstroke and color, I work to bring out the best of that person. ” Contact Leonardo for a consultation.
Leonardo Hidalgo’s Art Invasion
690 S.W. 1st Court, Downtown Miami
917-544-4773
Info@LeonardoHidalgo.com
www.LeonardoHidalgo.com
DINNER AT TUYO
Friday & Saturday, February 13 & 14 from 5 to 11 p.m.
Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with dinner at Tuyo. You’ll be enamored with Tuyo’s delectable cuisine, elegant décor and panoramic vistas. A special prix–fixe menu will be offered on Friday and Saturday for $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity). OpenTable diners regularly rate Tuyo as one of Miami’s best restaurants for ambiance, romantic appeal, scenic views and Contemporary American cuisine. Make the experience yours.
Tuyo at the Top of MDC’s Culinary Institute
415 N.E. Second Avenue, Downtown Miami
305-237-3200 (Reservations)
www.TuyoMami.com
THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Valentine’s Day at 7:30 p.m.
You suggest a title for a play that has yet to be written, and The Improvised Shakespeare Company will create a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece before your eyes. Nothing is planned, rehearsed or written. The dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you’re wondering where the story is going – so are they! You’ve never seen the Bard like this before! “Mind-blowing. . . .It was one of the funniest, most amazing things I’ve ever seen.” The Charleston City Paper. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. Tickets are $15.
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 S.W. 211th Street, Cutler Bay
786-573-5300
www.SMDCAC.org
JAZZ AND LOVE
Valentine’s Day at 6 p.m.
Jazz and Love brings a “must see” jazz experience to Boca Raton with a special Valentine’s Day concert featuring four award-winning artists. Enjoy the smooth and sweet sounds of internationally renowned musicians Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Pieces of a Dream, and Sheléa Frazier, as Jazz and Love delivers a dynamic mix of contemporary jazz. Take your special Valentine on a Jazz and Love Valentine’s Day journey at this amazing live jazz experience. The concert kicks off at 6 p.m. and continues until 11. Reserve your seats early so you don’t miss out! Tickets are $75 for Tier 2; $87.50 for Tier 1; and $97.50 for Preferred. Free parking is available at City Hall and the Downtown Boca Raton libraries. Limited preferred parking will be available adjacent to the amphitheater for $20.
Ticket Info:
- Preferred – $97.50 + Tax
- Tier 1 – $87.50 + Tax
- Tier 2 – $75.00 + Tax
Mizner Park Amphitheater
590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
954-527-6968
http://JazzandLoveConcert.eventbrite.com
ILLUMINARTS AT THE BAKEHOUSE
Valentine’s Day at 2 p.m.
IlluminArts collaborates with museums and galleries to present performances inspired by the current exhibition on display. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon of song and art at the Bakehouse Art Complex featuring pianist/composer John Musto, soprano Amy Burton, and tenor Michael Slattery. The program will be inspired by works of art created by Bakehouse resident artists, including Pablo Cano, Xavier Cortado, Tracey Hagen, Gustavo Oveido, and many more! General admission tickets are $20 and student/artist/musician tickets are $10.
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 N.W. 32nd Street, wynwood Art District
305-576-2828
Amanda.Crider@gmail.com
http://goo.gl/LFgesj (Tickets)
THE ULTIMATE ROMANTIC DINNER
Valentine’s Day
Go beyond expectation and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a private butler-served romantic dinner overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Start with a bottle of vintage Dom Perignon Champagne, followed by a 4-course dinner specially prepared by Chef Dagan Stocks. A luxurious Oceanfront Day Villa is yours to enjoy throughout the evening. Only one experience is available. $1,800+ tax & gratuity.
St. Regis Bal Harbour
9703 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
305-993-3300
01591Venue.Reservations@StRegis.com
www.StRegisBalHarbour.com
ROMANTIC DINNER AND CINEMA
Valentine’s Day from 7 p.m. to midnight
Enjoy fine cuisine and a romantic film with your special Valentine at Bianca at Delano. You will be served an exquisite three-course meal and then be treated to a screening of the romantic classic in the enchanting Delano orchard. Menu highlights include Insalata Rossa with red oak leaf, radicchio, grapefruit, pomegranate seeds, beets and goat cheese, Lobster Risotto, and a Chocolate Mousse Dome for dessert. A glass of champagne for a celebratory toast will accompany dessert. Cost is $100 per person.
Bianca at Delano South Beach
1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-672-2000
COUPLE’S LOVE CEREMONY
Offered especially for Valentine’s Day
The Spa at The Setai by THÉMAÉ will treat you and your special Valentine to a Couple’s Love Ceremony, a 60-minute Couples Ancient Balinese Massage, followed by a 30-minute Love Bath. For the Love Bath the two of you will be indulged in an oversized terrazzo bath filled with Love Potion and Rose Petals as you enjoy Champagne and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Package includes complimentary valet parking and access to Fitness Center and Sauna. Total $480 per couple (plus 20% service charge).
The Setai, Miami Beach
2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-520-6111
www.TheSetaiHotel.com
CELEBRATE LOVE AT FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH
Valentine’s Day
Escape to to the Fontainebleau pools where you and your Valentine can unwind in a reserved cabana while enjoying luscious snacks and beverages. All cabanas come equipped with 32-inch flat screen television, wireless Internet, mini-fridge, phone, digital safe and your own personal butler service. Choices are: A Romantic Day Bed with a bottle of Moet Rosé Imperial or Moet Nectar Imperial, confetti fruit cupcake dipped strawberries and 2 bottles of Voss water – $550; Premium Cabana with a bottle of Moet Rosé Imperial or Moet Nectar Imperial, swizzle apple fruit truffles, assorted beverages, 4 bottles of Voss water and Evian mist – $600; or Super Premium Cabana with two bottles of champagne, choice of Moet Rosé Imperial or Moet Nectar Imperial, his and hers robes, access to spa facilities for 2, assorted fruits and beverages, 4 bottles of Voss water and Evian mist – $950.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4400 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-538-2000, Ext. 3450
www.Fontainebleau.com
VALENTINE’S DAY TASTING
Valentine’s Day from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
JW Marriott Miami will offer an exquisite Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu specially prepared by Executive Chef Alex Paz. Savor Beausoleil Oysters, Hudson Valley Duck, Coho Salmon poached in Sumantra honey butter and more. The delectable experience concludes with a decadent chocolate soufflé. The dinner is priced at $80 per person with the option of wine pairings for an additional $25. For those who’d rather stay in, the hotel’s Intermezzo Restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Day To-Go option created by the JW Marriott Miami’s award-winning culinary team. Select delectable options like Vanilla/Ginger Glazed King Salmon and Sumatra Coffee Crusted Prime Ribs. Packages are priced at $80 for two individuals, $150 for four, and $200 for eight. Orders must be made by February 12 and be picked up on February 14 before noon. To place an order, please call 305-329-3698.
JW Marriott Miami’s Trapiche Room
1109 Brickell Avenue, Downtown Miami
305-329-3500
www.OpenTable.com
A VALENTINE DATE WITH MISO
Valentine’s Day at 6 p.m.
Indulge your romantic senses with the lush timbres of Prokofiev, Debussy, Bernstein and Márquez! Whether it’s your first date or the anniversary of your first date, you won’t want to miss this spectacular performance featuring Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra and Brazilian pianist Linda Bustani. The program will include Prokofiev: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in D-flat major, Op. 10; Addinsell: “Warsaw Concerto;” Debussy: “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun;” Bernstein: “On the Waterfront;” and Márquez: “Danzón No. 2.” Tickets start at $21.
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 S.W. 211th Street, Cutler Bay
305-275-5666
www.TheMISO.org
