Celebrating 20 years of publishing news & highlights for our South Miami community

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2013

THE ARTS IN SOMI & FEATURED ARTIST KEVIN HURLEY

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U THE JERRY HERMAN RING THEATRE OCT. 11 – 27. METAMORPHOSES, a professional co-production with the Adrienne Arsht Center. Director Mary Zimmerman’s adaptation of Ovid’s “Metamorphoses” played on Broadway in 2002. It takes the poet’s tales to stunning visual life and juxtaposes the ancient and the contemporary in both language ... Read more

ARTWALK – THIS SEASON TAKE A WALK WITH US IN SOMI

ART NIGHT BEGINS ITS SIXTH SEASON Unlike other areas which boast of many art galleries, South Miami has a unique take on presenting an artnight as area businesses open their doors to artists as well as on our tree-lined sidewalks. Held on the second Friday (6-9p) of the month, from October through March, Art Night ... Read more

HOT SPOTS IN SOMI – Something For Everyone

A night out on the town shouldn’t be left for just the weekend, nor do you have to hit South Beach or Brickell to have a night of fun.  South Miami’s hot spots offer up plenty of excitement, whether you’re still in college or your kids are.  From beer tastings, to karaoke, to trivia nights, ... Read more

MEET DAVID FAIRCHILD AND TAKE A WALK WITH SOMI MAGAZINE

OBSERVING SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN THIRD INSTALLMENT OF A SIX PART SERIES EXPLORATION AND SCIENCE: CONTINUING DR. FAIRCHILD’S LIFELONG QUEST In a garden named for one of the most influential horticulturalists and plant collectors in the country, the late Dr. David Fairchild’s work with tropical plants continues to influence generations of scientists engaged ... Read more

MANNY REY DAY

As a friend of the Mark family from my days at Columbus H.S., I first came to know Manny as he began work at Mack Cycle in 1972, introduced by a beaming “Mr Mack” that they had just landed a great mechanic.  And the signing bonus came in when, according to Manny, he was asked ... Read more

FALL COLOR TRENDS

In a city where seasons are barely distinguishable, we seem to set the tone by our clothing selection. If you are torturing yourself about which colors to trade your neon yellow and pastel mints for, take a deep breath and relax. What I am about to offer is going to simplify both your search and ... Read more

SOMI CELLARS

GRAPE CROSSES & HYBRIDS I was looking through family albums and came across a photo of my parents picnicking with a baby in diapers holding a beer bottle. As I stared closer, I noticed the baby was me! “Mom,” I said, “did you intoxicate your first born?” She laughed and said, “No, you intoxicated yourself!” ... Read more

CHEF’S TABLE – CRAB CAKES

CHEF / EMILY HEDGEPETH RESTAURANT: SIP BAR • RESTAURANT FACTS: Executive Chef Emily Hedgepeth is a graduate of Johnson & Wales, and enjoyed extensive training in Asia. With two sushi chefs and two kitchens, creative dishes are being served up.               SOMI Kitchens Recipes from our Town Center Chefs INGREDIENTS Makes ... Read more

LESS CARDIO FOR MORE WEIGHT LOSS

During both my formative years as a personal trainer and nutrition student in college and while owning personal training businesses throughout Miami, I have crossed paths with countless people looking to change their body in one way or another. More often than not, the number one request is weight loss. Usually, one’s first plan of ... Read more