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WEDNESDAY
New Year's Eve
December 31, 2008
The Arts
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Jazz Memories. Works by Herman Leonard features photos of jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, C… Barbara Gillman Gallery. (Festival - Photography Exhibit). 305-759-9155 |
| 7:30 pm | Avenue Q.  Avenue Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. featuring a cast of people and puppets. Broward Center Au-Rene Theater. (Performance - Musical). 954-462-0222 |
| 7:30 pm | The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! A fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) wa… Studio Theater. (Performance - Show Comedy). 305-949-6722 |
| 7:30 pm | Cats. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats returns to enthrall a whole new generation of theatergoers with its magic, its mystery and its haunti… Ziff Ballet Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 305-949-6722 |
| 8:00 pm | Gilbert Gottfried. Gilbert Gottfried performing live. Parker Playhouse. (Performance - Comedic). 954-462-0222 |
Business
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Plugged IN. Business Networking Event every Wednesday. Miami's Best Personalities and Executives networking. A place of networking and fun. Soyka Restaurant Cafe & Bar. (Business - Networking). 305-759-3117 |
Community
| Call | Miami Duck Tours. Enjoy a 90-minute fully narrated tour of Miami via land & sea on Miami's only amphibious vehicle. Travel through downtown Miami… Watson Island. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-360-1245 |
| Call | Vice of Miami - Thriller. Miami's only operating high-speed boat tours open to the public. 55' Customized Thriller Boat/Performance Catamaran. 43 Passen… Bayside Marketplace. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-445-8456 |
| Call | Camp Miami Beach WW2 Exhibit. Dr. Judith Berson-Levinson, owner of the historic Edison Hotel coordinates 'Sand in Our Boots,' an annual reunion of the veteran… Edison Hotel South Beach. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-531-2744 |
| Call | Sightseeing Boat Tours. Bay Ex-Cape sightseeing boat tours departing daily from Bayside Marketplace open to the public, groups and private tours. Bi-lin… A Floribbean Water Experience. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-445-8456 |
| 8:30 am | Miami Boat Tour. Adventure sightseeing boat tour on Miami's Biscayne Bay covering more than 40 miles in 2 hours visiting historic and legendary s… Ocean Force Adventures. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-372-3388 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Art Deco District Audio Tour. Self-guided walking tour with walk-man discussing the history of Miami Beach contains 5 different languages including English, F… Art Deco Welcome Center. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-531-3484 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Free Train Ride Wednesdays. Enjoy a free ride on our Edwin Link 2-ft gauge train every Wednesday in 2008! Train departs at 11am and 1pm promptly. One free… Gold Coast Railroad Museum. (Community). 305-253-0063 |
| 10:30 am | Art Deco District Walking Tour. This 90-minnute walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles fou… Art Deco Welcome Center. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-531-3484 |
| 10:30 am | Heritage Tour. Take a guided walking tour of the historic buildings on the Deering Estate like, Stone House, Carriage House, and Richmond Cotta… The Deering Estate. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-235-1668 |
| 11:30 am | Natural Areas Tour. A 1.5 mile guided tour takes you through the Deering Estate's hardwood hammock, Cutler Creek, and Tequesta Burial Mound. Tours l… The Deering Estate. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-235-1668 |
| 2:00 pm | Heritage Tour. Take a guided walking tour of the historic buildings on the Deering Estate like, Stone House, Carriage House, and Richmond Cotta… The Deering Estate. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-235-1668 |
| 3:00 pm | Natural Areas Tour. A 1.5 mile guided tour takes you through the Deering Estate's hardwood hammock, Cutler Creek, and Tequesta Burial Mound. Tours l… The Deering Estate. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-235-1668 |
Dining Specials
| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Two for One Wine & Beer at Gigi Bistro. Happy Hour. Gigi Bistro. (Dining - Happy Hour). 305-572-0015 |
| 6:00 pm | New Year's Dinner. Ring in the New Year with a four- or five-course dinner at the celebrated 3030 Ocean restaurant located in the lobby of the Harb… 3030 Ocean Restaurant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 954-765-3129 |
| 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm | Balloon Night. Kids eat FREE and get to take home amazing balloon sculptures such as green aliens, monkeys on palm trees and Barbie dolls creat… Steak and Ale. (Dining - Dining Specials). 786-301-2456 |
Festivals
| Call | New Year's Eve. A special night with Chloe Sevigny and a live performance by T.I.. Open bar all night. Ages 21+. Gansevoort South Hotel Spa Residences Miami Beach. (Festivals). 305-604-1000 |
| 5:00 pm- 12:00 am | Santa's Enchanted Forest. Tropical Park becomes a Christmas fantasy-land every year during the holiday season. Over 3 million lights will magically light… Tropical Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-559-9689 |
| 5:00 pm | Fort Lauderdale New Year's Eve Downtown Countdown. New Years Eve celebration with family activities beginning at 5pm. Entertainment, live music, and a spectacular lighted ball dr… Downtown Fort Lauderdale. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-828-5363 |
| 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Winter Nights and Lights. Magical light sculptures of reef fish, flamingos, dolphins, seals, sea lions, killer whales, and many more. A Winter Village wit… Miami Seaquarium. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-361-5705 |
| 9:00 pm | New Year's Eve Gala. An extravagant buffet, one glass of champagne with dinner, party favors, dancing in Alcazaba nightclub, plus a balloon drop and… Hyatt Regency Coral Gables. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-447-6100 |
| 9:00 pm | Lindsay Lohan and DJ Samantha Ronson host Mansion Miami's New Year's Eve Bash presented by SoBe Lifewater. Join Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson for the Sobe Lifewater New Years Eve bash featuring the SoBe Lifewater jungle complete wi… Mansion. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-531-5535 |
| 9:00 pm | A Very Sexy New Year's Eve. A Very Sexy New Year's Eve with Victoria's Secret's Anne V and sounds by Miss Nine. Explore the mystical forest and snap a phot… SET Miami. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-531-5535 |
| 9:00 pm- 4:00 am | Flight 09 - New Year's Eve Soiree. New Year's Eve soiree taking place in a 33,000 square foot jet airplane hangar. All inclusive-premium open bar all evening, foo… FalconTrust Air. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 786-541-7411 |
| 12:00 am | New Years Eve Fireworks!!. Start off the New Year the Miami Beach way with Midnight fireworks on the beach off 9th and Ocean Drive. Miami Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
Health & Fitness
| 6:00 pm- 7:15 pm | Yoga in the Park. All participants must be at least 18 years old and sign a waiver. Bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel. All classes taugh… Tina Hills Pavilion. (Health & Fitness). 305-358-7550 |
For Children
| 9:45 am- 3:00 pm | The Flying Trapeze Winter Camp. Five days of fun on the flying trapeze for children ages 8-16 yrs. Learn the art of the flying trapeze in a safe and fun environ… Bayfront Park. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 786-239-8775 |
| 11:00 am- 12:30 pm | Chess for Kids. Let your child learn to enjoy the world of chess with their peers. For children between 6 and 12 years old. Miami-Dade Public Library Coconut Grove Branch. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 305-442-8695 |
Miscellaneous
| 9:30 am- 6:00 pm | Marine Animal Shows. Watch as beautiful Dolphins thrill you with jumps, flips, and tail walks while powerful Killer Whales delight you with their bea… Miami Seaquarium. (Miscellaneous). 305-361-5705 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Horizon's Edge Casino Cruises. This gaming vessel sails twice daily and features live casino action, entertainment and a lunch or dinner buffet. Must be 21 ye… Bayfront Park. (Miscellaneous). 800-582-5932 |
| 3:00 pm | Afternoon Tea in the Lobby at The Biltmore Hotel. The Biltmore has one of the only traditional afternoon teas left in the Miami area. Enjoy finger sandwiches, scones and an ass… The Biltmore Hotel. (Miscellaneous). 305-445-8066 |
| 4:30 pm | Afternoon Tea in the Lobby at The Biltmore Hotel. The Biltmore has one of the only traditional afternoon teas left in the Miami area. Enjoy finger sandwiches, scones and an ass… The Biltmore Hotel. (Miscellaneous). 305-445-8066 |
| 7:30 pm- 12:30 am | Horizon's Edge Casino Cruises. This gaming vessel sails twice daily and features live casino action, entertainment and a lunch or dinner buffet. Must be 21 ye… Bayfront Park. (Miscellaneous). 800-582-5932 |
Nightlife
| Call | Jazz & Blues Upstairs at the Van Dyke. Upstairs at the Van Dyke features the finest in live jazz and blues nightly. Upstairs at the Van Dyke. (Nightlife - Jazz). 305-534-3600 |
| Call | Jazz at Cafe Tu Tu Tango. Jazz music featured every Wednesday. Cafe Tu Tu Tango. (Nightlife - Jazz). 305-529-2222 |
| Call | Happy Hour at The Rusty Pelican. The Rusty Pelican. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-361-3818 |
| Call | Soulful Sessions at Surface Lounge. Featuring DJ Louis Benedetti along with international guest DJ's. Mr. Benedetti's work credits appear on lables sucha s Yellora… Surface Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). |
| Call | Cotton at Joia Restaurant. Joia Restaurant. (Nightlife - Dance). 305-674-8871 |
| Call | Happy Hour at 94th Aero Squadron. Come out to the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant & Lounge where you can enjoy happy hour 6 nights a week. 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-261-4220 |
| Call | 80's Night at 94th Aero Squadron. The early days of MTV come back to life as DJ J plays your favorite 80's music. 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 305-261-4220 |
| Call | Ladies Night at Kolanut Cafe. Ladies in free every Wednesday between 11 - 12am. Kolanut Cafe. (Nigthlife - Ladies Night). 305-405-1000 |
| 3:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Happy Hour at Tavern in the Grove. Tavern in the Grove. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-447-3884 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour at Ivy's Aventura. Come to Ivy's Restaurant & Lounge where you can enjoy a professional, upscale, trendy happy hour with live entertainment. 2-4-1… Ivy's Aventura Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-932-1416 |
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Latin Wednesday at Uva. Happy Hour 5-8pm, $1 Well Drinks, $5 Uva Martinis, Apple Martinis and Cosmos. $5 Chivas Regal. DJ Pablo Ferreira spins Salsa,… Uva Restaurant and Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-476-8844 |
| 8:00 pm- 1:00 am | Noches de Adrenalina at Jade Lounge. Enjoy the best Alternative Spanish rock music and international poets and artists. Jade Lounge. (Nightlife - Dance). 305-695-0000 |
| 8:00 pm- 4:00 am | Backyard Wednesdays at Rendezvous on the Lakes. The ultimate ladies night. Open Bar for Ladies from 9pm - 11pm, specials all night long for everyone to enjoy. DJ Alex Alvarez p… Rendezvous on the Lakes. (Nigthlife - Ladies Night). 305-822-7999 |
| 8:30 pm | Las Vegas Style Show. Including showgirls, dancing and top recording artists Wednesday thru Sunday. Club Tropigala. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 305-672-7469 |
| 9:00 pm | Blues Jam at Titanic. Titanic Restaurant & Brewery. (Nightlife - Live Music). 305-667-2537 |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Karaoke Night. Karaoke night every Wednesday. Full liquor bar. Located in the heart of Coral Gables. Taverna Yassou. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 305-476-8111 |
| 10:00 pm- 12:00 am | Life is a Cabaret. Up and coming songress Christina Sichta belts out song by Etta James, Madonna and Alicia Keys, as well as her own ballads. D' Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 305-532-2311 |
| 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | PE at I/O Lounge. Start working up a weekly sweat with PE. PE pitches to a mixed, up-for-it crowd. DJ Hottpants, Oregon Trail, and special guest… I/O Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 305-562-0195 |
| 10:00 pm- 4:00 am | Ritmo Latino Live. Ritmo Latino Live presents some of the hottest Latin performers in Miami. Ladies in free all night long. Open bar for the ladi… Sandal Nightclub. (Nightlife - Live Music). 786-374-9286 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Karaoke. A wild night of Karaoke every Wednesday. Our Place Lounge. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 305-558-2811 |
| 11:00 pm- 5:00 am | Latin Party at La Rumba. Salsa, Meringue, Latin Dance, Euro Dance, House, Techno, Hip Hop, Reggae, Latin Rock, Pop and more with DJ Lazrock and DJ Hyper. JoeCafe Restaurant Bar. (Nightlife - Dance). 305-331-5011 |
| 11:00 pm- 5:00 am | Ladies Night at Nocturnal - Ladies Drink Free. Ladies in free before 12am and drink free before 12:30am. After 12, ladies are in for $10 and guys are $20. Nocturnal. (Nigthlife - Ladies Night). 786-487-3408 |
| 12:00 am- 7:00 am | The Platinum Ball. After hours party. Doors open from 12am to 7am. Music by DJ Vitale from New York City. Surprise Performance & Superstar DJ se… Mokai. (Nightlife - Parties). 305-531-4166 |
Sports
| Call | Tandem Skydive. Tandem Skydive, you will be harnessed to a certified skydiving instructor fall from 14,000 at 125 mph with a 5-10 minute canopy… Skydiving Miami. (Sports - Sky Diving). 800-759-7433 |
| 11:00 am | Full Card Simulcasting at Calder Race Course. Calder Race Course is open seven days a week for full card simulcasting from tracks around the country. Calder Race Course. (Sports - Horseracing). 305-625-1311 |
| 12:00 pm | Poker at Dania Jai-Alai. Low Stakes poker played in the poker room, adjacent to the main seating area, starting at 12pm. Simulcast betting on jai-alai,… Dania Jai-Alai. (Sports - Jai Alai). 954-920-1511 |
| 2:00 pm | Miami Hurricanes vs. North Florida Ospreys. College Men's Basketball Game. BankUnited Center at The University of Miami. (Sports - College Basketball). 800-GO-CANES |
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