DOLPHINS TACKLING CANCER
On January 10, some members of the Mack Cycle & Fitness DCC Ride Team met up with Dr. Jerry Goodwin, UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Chief Medical Officer for a training ride and tour of the Sylvester Cancer Center. The DOLPHINS CYCLING CHALLENGE (DCC) is held the weekend of February 7 & 8. In the ... Read more
SOMI WELLNESS – 5 Myths About Losing Weight This Year
DOCTOR BREAKS DOWN WHY IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT More than a third of adults in the United States – 35.1 percent – are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Nearly 70 percent are at least overweight, and obesity in adolescents has quadrupled in the past three decades. “Despite all the attention, an unhealthy amount of ... Read more
FABRIC TRENDS THIS SEASON
When it comes to choosing an outfit, we go by its appearance first. What matters to us the most is how beautiful a garment looks. However, according to some sources, this is not the right approach. We should pay close attention to the quality of the piece. In other words, the fabric that your garment ... Read more
CHEF’S TABLE – Café Bonjour
CHEF Ernst Pierre RESTAURANT Café Bonjour 6222 South Dixie Hwy | 305.665.6261 FACTS A Bahamian native of Haitian descent, the chef received his culinary training at Ferry State College in Michigan. He has worked with Ahmed & Veronique Youbi for the past two years. The French café has now been open for six years on ... Read more
ELYNN GAYOL – JEWELRY DESIGNER AND MAKER
Elynn Gayol is an artist who thrives on perfection. Raised in an environment of artistic women, she has developed the critical eye required for the exacting work of jewelry design and execution. She incorporates her knowledge of historic jewelry designs into her creations. One of her favorite periods is Mid-Century Modern. She enjoys the organic ... Read more
ARTS IN SOMI
AT THE U – LOWE ART MUSEUM Vik Muniz: POETICS OF PERCEPTION February 7, 2015 – April 19, 2015 The Brazilian-born Muniz is known for the startling materials he uses in the production of his stunning images. By employing diverse materials such as toys, diamonds, garbage and magazine clippings, the artist creates tableaux, which are then photographed. Poetics ... Read more
OUR HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE: The Delightful “Doc” Thomas House
Just outside the city limits of South Miami is a property that is distinguished for its significant contribution to American history, its association with a person significant to America’s past, and its distinctive characteristics and high artistic values. That property is the historic site of the Arden Hayes “Doc” Thomas (1887-1975) residence. Thomas established a ... Read more
RUMS NEAR & FAR
Publisher’s Note: In our October/November 2014 issue, we published the first installment, Caribbean Rum. In this issue, writer John Sotham takes us Near & Far in the exploration of the sugar cane libation. From Miami to the Keys and to Asia, Africa and more…. We’d like to hear from you about your rum adventures. – ... Read more
CHIHULY AT FAIRCHILD
In this, the first article in a new series of bringing our community’s cultural resources to our readers, SOMI Magazine is pleased to begin in a very big way with a world-renowned artist presenting his work in a world-renowned garden. We took a media tour to the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden to enjoy the ethereal ... Read more
