Lotus House to benefit from Hope Blossoms Art Event

Hope Blossoms is an art event that will benefit the Lotus House homeless women’s shelter located in the African American historic district of Overtown in Miami-Dade County. This event, which is now in its fifth year, will feature more than 30 contemporary artists of various disciplines from all over the United States. Unlike previous installments of this annual event, this year’s fundraiser will feature both artists’ and attendees’ live works of art which will include food, movement, music, paint, poetry and sculpture. The theme of all of these works of art will be hope and of course, there will also be traditional exhibits of paintings and sculptures done by professional artists. This event takes place tonight, Friday October 16 starting at 8 p.m.

Doubletree and Marriott Hotels will be contributing by donating hotels for artists who are travelling to this art event and local restaurants such as Azul, Eos and Gallery Gourmet will be donating food for the artists and attendees to enjoy. So far Lotus house has sold some 650 of the 800 tickets that they printed for this art event.

Lotus House is a residential facility that serves homeless women and children in the Miami-Dade County. It is appropriately located in one of the poorest and most crime-riddled large American cities, where of course, their services are most needed. Lotus House provides free transitional housing for up to 50 women and children at a time and there is also a maternity wing for pregnant women and women with infants. For many women who are homeless due to medical or mental illnesses, domestic violence, disability or due to economic difficulties, there is nowhere else they can turn in their time of need, which makes the work that the Lotus House is doing a benefit to the entire community.

So if you are an art lover, or just a hopeless philanthropist, why not get out to the Margoulis Art Warehouse tonight and enjoy an evening of great art and help to benefit those women and children in Miami-Dade County who would not have anywhere to go were it not for the Lotus House and events such as this one. Tickets cost $100 and they can be purchased by going to www.lotusshelter.org or by calling 305-365-2478.

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4th of July celebrations in Miami

The 4^th of July is just around the corner.  Have you figured out what you’ll be doing on our nation’s birthday? Independence Day is synonymous with goof friends, food, fun and of course, fireworks and Miami has no shortage of events to help residents and visitors alike celebrate this most important holiday. This year there are 5 different options in Miami to choose from. In order to help you decide what you how and where you will be celebrating, I have decided to post all of the different 4^th of July celebrations that are slated to take place in Miami.

So, if you haven’t decided what you are going to be doing yet, I invite you to take a look at all of the different happenings on the 4^th.

July 4^th Celebration at Miami Shores Country Club

Starting at 9 p.m. on July 4^th, there will be an awesome fireworks display at the Miami Shores Country Club. For more information please call (305) 795-2360

Address:

10000 Biscayne Boulevard

Miami Shores, FL 33138

America’s Birthday Bash

Bring the whole family to help celebrate America’s 233^rd birthday with a free concert, food, drinks and children’s activities. The day ends with a breathtaking fireworks show. No coolers, cans/bottles or fireworks allowed. For more information, please contact (305) 358-7550.

Address:

Bayfront Park

301 North Biscayne Boulevard

Miami, Florida 33132

Concert & Fireworks

This 4^th of July celebration features a car show, entertainment, food, music and rides. There will be a fireworks display at 9 p.m. for more details, please call (305) 224-4570.

Address:

Homestead Sports Complex

1601 Southeast 28^th Avenue

Homestead, Florida 33035

Miami Beach July 4^th Celebration

This annual 4^th of July celebration promises to be bigger than ever. There will be a swearing-in ceremony for new American citizens at 7:30 p.m., after which, there will be an astounding fireworks display.

Address:

Miami Beach

8^th Street and Ocean Drive

Miami Beach, Florida 33139

FIU July 4^th Celebration

Florida International University will be hosting a 4^th of July celebration that is ideal for the entire family. Starting at 6 p.m., there will be fun, games and prizes with Radio Disney. The North Miami Community Concert Band and local rock/pop performers will be providing musical entertainment. There will be food that those attending can purchase and the night ends with a stunning fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Address:

Florida International University

Biscayne Bay Campus

3000 Northeast 151^st Street

North Miami, Florida 33125

Regardless of whether you will be attending one of these events or just barbecuing with family and friends, I would like to wish you all a safe and happy 4^th of July!

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