PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
ANOTHER NEW BEGINNING Fall ushers in new collegiate and NFL action, premieres of TV network shows, another new iphone, school projects for kids (and parents too!) and so much more. And in October, we welcome the start of another volume year for your SOMI Magazine, our eleventh. I would like to acknowledge those retail businesses, restaurants, ... Read more
PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI
Art cannot be modern. Art is primordially eternal. – Egon Schiele (1890 – 1918) Austrian painter and protégé of Gustav Klimt Miami is a city of the future. Leaving its bad old days of the Cocaine Cowboys, nation’s highest murder rate, and crumbling neighborhoods, Miami is earning a place on the international A-list. Multi-million dollar ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
Taste Buds of India 5850 Sunset Drive | 786.216.7904 | “To open a restaurant is a dream,” says Arvind Kuman of Taste Buds of India. And it’s a dream twice realized in the past 16 months for this enterprising and focused young restaurateur. First opening in Coral Springs in May 2014, and now SOMI in mid-July. ... Read more
ART AND FASHION STEP OUT FOR ARTWALK
Four area boutiques will be exhibiting “fashion is art” as part of the SOMIartwalk© held on the second Friday (6-9p) of the month, from October through March. Unlike other communities which have multiple art galleries that host art night events, South Miami relies on its tree-lined sidewalks and responsive retail establishments to host artists. Art ... Read more
THE CHEF’S TABLE
OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEARS, AMONG THE READERS’ FAVORITE FEATURES IN SOMI MAGAZINE ARE RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. Pictured left are four dishes. For recipes go online to the magazine archives to: Let us know a favorite of yours and look to see the recipe in an upcoming issue. Contact the ... Read more
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I’d like to bring a few important facts to improve your understanding of breast health. Knowledge is power, and the importance of being an empowered woman who proactively manages her health should not be underestimated. Knowing your own family history, your body and how your lifestyle may impact ... Read more
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U FESTIVAL MIAMI has set a precedent over the last three decades by providing a series that blends artistically and culturally diverse music with educational opportunities. The festival offers 20-30 concerts each season, providing for people of all ages the chance to be enriched by live musical performances. For a complete ... Read more
Area Stage Company: John and Maria Banda-Rodaz
Theater and Conservatory John and Maria-Banda Rodaz have a passion for the theater and unending devotion to educating children in the art of acting, singing and dancing. Founders of the Area Stage Company (ASC), John and Maria have been bringing world-class theatrical productions to South Florida audiences since 1989. ASC functions as an art center ... Read more
FORGING TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES
On September 2nd, the Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County’s economic development agency, hosted its monthly “Access Breakfast” to address the county’s transportation concerns. Former county manager George Burgess, CEO, Becker & Poliakoff, moderated the meeting attended by county officials and key transportation agency directors, representing FDOT, Tri-Rail and the County. Addressing transportation concerns and making commitments ... Read more