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News • Florida • United States • 2012-04-03

OUT AND ABOUT IN MIAMI April 2012

Thank you for your continued support of Miami! The April 2012 issue of the monthly Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Media Relation’s e-newsletter is filled with story leads you can develop, including exciting news and events. Enjoy!

TIME TO TEE OFF IN MIAMI: The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is teeing off the first ever Miami Golf Month, April 1-30, 2012. The program is in full swing offering experienced golfers and novices the opportunity to hit the greens at several of Miami’s top notch golf courses. Program highlights include golf discounts and hotel packages together with a round of golf. With more than 30 golf courses in Miami, there is a lot to look forward to. A few of the participating courses include The Biltmore Golf Club, Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Country Club of Miami and Miami Beach Golf Club. For more information and a full listing of participating golf courses visit, www.MiamiGolfMonth.com.

THIRD ANNUAL MIAMI MUSEUM MONTH: With record-breaking numbers of museums participating in this year’s Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Museum Month, May will highlight the arts and culture scene like never before. Next month, visitors and residents will be able to enjoy the most unique cultural experiences in Greater Miami at an incredible value during Miami Museum Month with the ability to choose between several valued options including: VISITORS BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE OR JOIN ONE, SEE THEM ALL. Stay tuned for the list of participating museums which will soon be found on the event’s dedicated website: www.MiamiMuseumMonth.com.

PRESTIGIOUS POLO CUP RETURNS: The Polo Life, LLC has brought back the eighth annual Maserati Miami Beach Polo World Cup, the world’s largest Beach Polo competition, taking place April 26-29 between 20th and 22nd Streets on the sands of South Beach, Miami. Maserati, the award-winning automotive manufacturer of sports-luxury cars, celebrates its inaugural year as Title Sponsor and establishes an unmistakable Italian flair in race bred performance vehicles alongside a gallant troupe of thoroughbred horses. The four-day, globally renowned sporting event, features top polo players from around the world competing in two tournaments for both men and women. Six teams will include some of the world’s top-ranked players. The Raleigh, led by team captain, Bash Kazi, will return to defend their 2011 title, and favorites including Luis Escobar, Nic Roldan, John Gobin, Kris Kampsen and Pelon Escapite are all anticipated to return to battle for this year’s coveted trophy. General admission to both competitions and adjacent Retail Village is free, and concessions will be available to purchase. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for purchase. A percentage of all ticket sales will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, the tournament’s official charity partner. For more information, visit www.ThePoloLife.com.

FOURTH ANNUAL GAY PARADE: The fourth annual Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2012 on Miami Beach’s ocean Drive. This city-wide celebration is a collaboration of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) community. Events include a parade/festival on Ocean Drive, a kick-off reception and evening show, a Lambda showcase theater event, an after-party and more. There will also be LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, refreshments, food, and a family-friendly play zone. The Grand Marshal will be Chaz Bono. For more information, visit www.MiamiBeachGayPride.com. MARLINS PARK GETS READY TO PLAY BALL: Marlins Park will be preparing for Opening Night on April 4, 2012 hosting thousands of baseball fans with the opener game Florida Marlins against the St. Louis Cardinals. The half a billion dollar ballpark is a state-of-the-art retractable roof ballpark located in the heart of Miami, on the historic Orange Bowl site. The park features unobstructed views of Miami’s skyline made possible by six operable glass panels and a capacity of 37,000 people. Conceived as an abstraction of “water merging with land” symbolic of Miami’s coastal landscape, Marlins Park offers fans the most incredible baseball experience where beauty and baseball merge. The ballpark will host a wide variety of events throughout the entire calendar year. For more information, visit www.MarlinsMLB.com.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MIAMI BATTERS UP: In celebration of the Miami Marlins and their new, first-class baseball stadium, Mandarin Oriental, Miami has launched the “I Love Marlins” package. Guests at the hotel will enjoy accommodations for two nights in a luxury suite, chauffeur transfer to and from Marlins Park, two Marlins baseball jerseys and caps, and two Therapeutic spa treatments. Hotel package allows baseball fans to experience the excitement of the Miami Marlins’ 2012 baseball season in style! Rates for the “I Love Marlins” package are from USD $2,450 for a two night stay in a luxury suite. For more information visit, www.MandarinOriental.com.

EPIC HOTEL HITS A HOMERUN: As Miami gears up for the Miami Marlins’ home opener at the team’s brand new, ballpark, Kimpton’s EPIC hotel is lining up special savings and offers that will have sports fans scoring big with its Miami Marlins Fan Offer. Fans can book the Miami Marlins Fan Offer and enjoy 20 percent off EPIC’s best available rates; relax and unwind after spending a day at the ballpark with 20 percent off all spa services at Exhale Mind Body Spa, and enjoy pre- and post-game specials at Area 31 restaurant, including a three-course, $34 Game Day menu and post game snacks at happy hour prices. For more information visit, www.EpicHotel.com.

COCONUT GROVE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL: The Taste of the Grove Food & Wine Festival is celebrating 22 years of tradition in bringing together Miami’s locals and visitors for a true food and beverage experience while partnering with ECOMB to continue its commitment to sustainability. The family, fun-filled event will be held at Peacock Park (2820 McFarlane Rd.) on Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, 2012 from 11am until 7pm. The festival will have entertainment and tasty dishes and beverages. The annual \"Best of the Taste\" awards will be given out to participating restaurants based on outstanding taste and presentation, and are voted on by local dignitaries in the hospitality industry including food writers, consultants and chefs! The festival will also be bringing back the \"Sommelier Tasting Grove\" and \"Connoisseur Spirits Lounge\" providing guests with the opportunity to taste the best wines and spirits on the market. Also included in this year’s event is an expanded Kid’s Adventure Park with zip-lining, ferris wheel and more surprises. Entrance fee is $5 and food and beverages are available for purchase from $1 to $8. For more information, visit www.TheGreatTasteofTheGrove.com.

WET TRANSPORTATION LAUNCHES IN MIAMI: The city’s newest form of transportation, the water taxi Miami, has launched between six stations along Biscayne Bay. The Water Taxi is a 38-passenger boat which transports locals, tourists and business people traveling between downtown, Brickell and Miami Beach. The schedule runs daily from 9am-9:30pm but will increase as demand grows. Stations are located in several areas along the Miami waterline. The water taxi is a convenient and affordable way to get around and avoid traffic. Tickets start at $12 one way, $20 round trip and children under age 3 ride free. Monthly passes are also available. For more information visit www.WaterTaxiMiami.com.

A TASTE OF TUSCANY ON MIAMI’S OWN RIVIERA: Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach in collaboration with Il Mulino New York has recently opened Piazzetta Marketplace and Restaurant. Piazzetta is a Tuscany-inspired marketplace and restaurant offering light and fresh meals, bottled wines, olive oils, sauces, caviar, brick oven pizzas, crostinis, paninis, salads, meats, artisan cheeses, gelato, teas and twenty one specialty coffees in a relaxed and inviting setting offering indoor and outdoor dining. Families, couples, groups of friends, hotel guests and local residents alike have an opportunity to enjoy the flavors and atmosphere of Italian countryside right on Florida\'s own Riviera, Sunny Isles Beach. The atmosphere evokes an all-day dining experience in a casual and social setting inspiring of an overall feeling of convenience, comfort and luxury. For more information visit www.Acqualina.com.

Calendar of Events:

MOONLIGHT TOUR AT FAIRCHILD 5 WWW.FAIRCHILDGARDEN.ORG

BUNNY-PALOOZA AT SEAQUARIUM 6-8 WWW.MIAMISEAQUARIUM.COM

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT JI 6-8 WWW.JUNGLEISLAND.COM

ZOO MIAMI’S EGG SAFARI 7-8 WWW.ZOOMIAMI.ORG

SPRING FLING 8 WWW.MIAMICHILDRENSMUSEUM.ORG

MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE 14 WWW.MIAMIBEACHGAYPRIDE.COM

GREAT TASTE OF THE GROVE 14-15 WWW.THEGREATTASTEOFTHEGROVE.COM

AFFAIR IN PLEN AIR AT DEERING ESTATE 14-15 WWW.DEERINGESTATE.ORG

MIAMI BEACH POLO WORLD CUP 26-29 www.MiamiPolo.com

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