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Winner’s Circle
1. Melissa White, Kamila Vasquez, Alexandra Duffy, Mayra Peña, Lindsay, Natacha Murcia, Liza Ray, Isa De Vengoechea 2. Gabrielle, Michea & Alexandra Duffy 3. Gabriel & Kamila Vasquez, Karina Lopez, Tatiana Rengifo 4. Taylor & Melissa White, Carlos Mandiola, Joan McCaughan, Alexandra Duffy, Will & Jamie Tompkins 5. Alexandra Murcia, Karen Neupauer, Michelle & Natacha Murcia 6. Mauricio De Vengoechea, Gabriel Vasquez, Pedro Velez, Enrique Ramos 7. Teresa Velez, Diana Ray 8. Isa & Karina De Vengochea, Rebeca Ramos, Mayra Peña Lindsay, Michea Duffy
Drink Essentials
1. Nora Camejo, Vivian Galego-Mendez, Scott Wynn, Kathie Susnjer, Jose Llanes 2. Karim Amin, Martha Morejon, Luis Estrabao, Patricia Romano, Jose Llanes 3. Maria Bueno, Cindy Mize, Mayra Peña Lindsay, Francoise Druell-Wynne
4. Dick Graham, Marshall Byrum, Kathy Zichelle, Jim O’Neil 5. Ed & Susan Sawyer, Crystal & Bob Skinner, Jo Ann Young 6. Barry Bannon, Victoria Jackson, Ron Erbel 7. Becky & German Lozano, Alicia Constain 8. Catalina Guzman, Tony Fiorentino, Mari Mayoral 9. Gianina Cobo, Shayna Lopate, Lotle Malave 10. Cindy Suarez, Ayesa Garcia, Maria Luisa Ballon 11. Barbara Jamkowski, Olga Blndell, Connie McMuhan
COLLECTOR’S CORNER
If you’re in the market for a few new pieces to add to your art collection, check out the curated list of artists we’ve compiled for you on the ensuing pages. For as long as each can remember, their dream has been to inspire as many people as possible through their work — and they’re doing just that and a whole lot more with every new masterpiece they bring into the world. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos courtesy of respective artists
Innovative Speak
1. Jessica Katz, Matthew Anderson, Bonnie Clearwater, Nina Johnson-Milewski, Justin H. Long, Marte Siebenhar, Jill Deupi, Matthew Grosack 2. John Anderson, Matthew Grosack, Jordan Fickess 3. Marte Siebenhar, Matthew Anderson, Laura Fernandez 4. Austin Hollo, Erin Byers 5. Jill Deupi, Adriana Verdeja, Melanie & Oscar Lopez
Impactful Art
1. Javier Martin, Malena Assing 2. Chad Gavery, Franco Valli 3. Brandon Kallman, Melissa Valli 4. Danny Daya, Sandra Diaz 5. Jose & Maria Gregga
Island Living
1. Vivian Galego Mendez, Virginia Lattanza 2. Isabela Muci, Marla Patti 3. Jacquie Gallardo, Adolfo Malave 4. Vivian Galego-Mendez, Belen Nuñez 5. Carmen Llano-White, Brigitte DeLangeron 6. Bryan Lara, George Ciorobea
Raising Awareness
1. Carolyn Koslen, Beatriz Lluen, Robin Macklin, Paola Padovan, Donnie Hall 2. Lisa & Pen Cosby, Donna McDonald, Judson Owen 3. Graciela Burter, Susie & Bunny Jaffe 4. Charles Berg, Austin Otoole, Sid Bochner, Vivianne del Rio, Gary Bailey
Big Hearts
1. The Mariachis, Brigitte Nachtigall, Ana Cristina Defortuna 2. Lilian Pierce, Beatriz Robelo, Mariela Roman, Brigitte Nachtigall, Paola Arana, Adriana Vonsimson, Alexandra Tamames, Paola Cappellin, Maria De Armas, Sandra Borgonovo, Lorena Guardazzi 3. The GIRLS 4. Katherine Fernandez-Rundle, Brigitte Nachtigall 5. Rosaura Rodriguez, Gabriela Barbachano, Brigitte Nachtigall 6. Gigi Alibhai, Brigitte Nachtigall 7. Gisela Lowenstein, Angela Barco 8. Carmen Velazquez, Ana Figueroa-Cisneros 9. Saskia Touret, Margarita Guerrero 10. Yovanka Sanchez, Ana Somarriba, Lilianne Braun 11. Mariela Cisneros-Mestre, Brigitte Nachtigall 12. Yovanka Sanchez, Suly Schwartz, Ana Cristina Defortuna, Brigitte Nachtigall 13. Maria Elvira Salazar, Brigitte Nachtigall, Daisy Olivera
Handshake Exchange
1. Vivian Galego Mendez, Federico Llauró, Kathie Susnjer 2. Monica Holguin, Veronica Castellanos 3. Robert Post, Rita Coll-Post 4. Jack Gonzalez, Annelise Ferrer 5. Jennifer & Joe Coote 6. Isabel & Douglas Hegel 7. Jo Ann Young, Michele Estevez 8. John Lenahan, Carmen Toñarely
New Learning
1. Marisa Mello, Adriana Lima, Patricia Agostini, Luciana Mendes, Karenyne Mcarthy 2. Marcelo Coscarelli, Eduardo Cruz 3. Ana Dutra, Romina Suarez 4. Sarah Borges , Ivone Souza, Isabel Cruz 5. Jessica De Jesus, Elissa Chamizo, Ana Martinez 6. Ana Soto, Maria Costa, Tyrone Albuey, Lili Sandoval, Valeria Weber 8. The official Kumon Center Ribbon Cutting 9. Sandra Millan Morris, Mariana Azevedo, Maria Silvia, Nickell Crowley
Dazzling Delights
1. Tricia Flick, Naysbelli Hewett, Gloria Zaldivar, Heidy Frank 2. Christina Termine, Ana Somarriba, Silvana Giuffrida, Carolina Arellano 3. Alisha Faciane, Viviana Horigian, Hilda Pantin 4. Arlette Fuentes, Paulette Monserrate 5. Mary Tague, Christine Housen, Christina Termine 6. Claudia Leme, Luciana Ribenboim 7. Jill Stephens, Susan Jock, Mayra Peña Lindsay 8. Allison Stephens, Lynn Christ 9. Maria Fe Nuñez, Valerie Seeve 10. Gisella Esteves, Christina Termine
Charitable Festivities
1. Eleonore & Helmut Luettgemann, Eva Nelson, Willi Gudat 2. Renate Bollowsky, Helmut & Rosie Heinrich 3. Yiannis Zavitsianos, Ron Erbel, Roberto Gentilini, Jaime Vergara 4. Nikita Wallin, Theo & Alexa Halloway 5. Allan Joseph, Howard Sanders, Todd Jonas
Motivating Youth
Harnessing the power of music and the arts as a motivational platform, Ian Welsch leads The Motivational Edge to help youth achieve increased self-confidence and greater academic performance. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos courtesy of Motivational Edge
Education First
The Kumon Method started from a parent’s love when Toru Kumon developed the materials and guiding principles to help his 8-year-old son excel at school and beyond. Founded in Japan in 1958, the learning method uses an individualized approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and reading skills. — Text by Stacy Wynn
Luxe Flights
Turkish Airlines was established in 1933 with a fleet of only 5 airplanes and has grown into a 4-star airline with 298 passenger and cargo planes servicing 277 cities around the globe, including Miami. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn
Team Tree house
Are you in the neighborhood for good vibrations on par with the famed Beach Boys ‘60s pop tune? The Bodhi Tree House is a totally groovy holistic health community center, café and retail store catering to folks ready to find their inner joy. — Text Francesca Cruz
Gastronomic Creativity
Up the ante at your next dinner party by discovering and mastering these creative culinary skills that will wow your guests and help you shine like a top chef no matter what the occasion. — Text By Estrellita S. Sibila
Green Xmas
During a season of celebration and joy, we need to be more conscious and aware of our footprint on the environment. Between family get-togethers, in-law drama and social stressors, don’t add Mother Nature to the list of grumpy revelers. — Text by Ros Prado
Listen Up, Ladies!
You wax monthly and might even spend a mini fortune on expensive underwear to make sure your lady parts are always at their best. But, are you really paying attention to hygiene? This guide will empower you to be a bit more in-tune with your body. — Text by Ros Prado
Friction Advantage
The Lynx Board takes your workout to a whole new level in a simple, straightforward manner using friction training, a multi-functional bodyweight fitness concept that gives impressive results. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Custom Appeal
More than fabrics and stitches, a custom-fitted suit from Añel Sartoria pieces together the wearer’s personality and showcases a range of emotions for every creation. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos courtesy of Añel Sartoria
Celebrity’s Choice
Alex “A-Rod” Rodriquez scores on the ball field and at Gran Paraiso, where he became the latest celebrity buyer, acquiring a 3,200-sq.-ft. penthouse with expansive 12-ft. ceilings and breathtaking views on the 53rd Level. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Mixing Mediums
Meet 3 ultra-creative ladies who are elevating entertainment and arts with amplified exhibits of pure, unedited talent while shining in various artistic mediums. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
Precise Elegance
For more than 100 years, Audemars Piguet has been creating elegant works of art. From incredibly complex horological wonders to classically elegant wristwatches, this firm has something for everyone. — Text by Bill Lindsey
Best-Kept Secret
The VW Touareg, named for a band of fierce desert warriors, is arguably the best VW since the Phaeton and the best-mid-sized SUV on the road today. — Text by Bill Lindsey
Designer Heaven
New York, London, Paris…the Miami Design District. The past year saw Minotti Miami, Lladro, Fendi, Versace, Burberry, Ermenegildo Zegna, Valentino, Max Mara, Givenchy, Loewe, Miu Miu, Lanvin and Tom Ford join the existing luxe retailers and it’s just going to get better. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Robin Hill
Seeing Red
While not technically Christmas Red, Christian Louboutin’s new Rouge Louboutin Limited Edition Collection makes an excellent holiday gift from you to someone or just from you to yourself. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Amazing Times
“You should write a book about Korea,” urged Harvey Rosenwasser’s wife, Ruth, and friends, “your stories are better than the M.A.S.H. series.” It took almost 60 years, but Harvey, who has since passed away, finally did it — and it’s definitely worth a read. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Inner Zen
How do I stay in balance? I listen. As a generation, we are so focused on our daily “to-dos” that we rarely ever check in to see if what others expect us to do matches up with what we truly want to do. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Corporate Fiduciary
You’re updating your estate planning documents when your attorney asks who is going to be named as fiduciary. It may seem like a simple question, but it may be the most important decision you make. — Text by Stacy Wynn
Nostaligic Creation
The other day I was clearing out some boxes from storage when I found the first work of art I ever created. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
For The Kids
1. Ana Somarriba, Maritza Minor, Katia Goldstein 2. Luchi Houlzet, Jackie Aller 3. Sole Vivas, Irene Zing 4. Ana Somarriba, Marisa Silgo 5. Irene Zing, Lydia Fener 6. Sole Vivas, Gigi Espinoza
Education ACES
1. Paloma Fernandez, Cheryl Lopez, Karla Abuanza 2. Chris Blackman, Mario Calderon, Edward Plotkin 3. Edward Plotkin, Karla Bueno, Ron Batacha 4. Cheryl, Fernando, Fernando & Byron Lopez 5. Mariana Garcia, Ma Fe Nuñez 6. Juliana Estrado, Mercy Peron, Chiqui Piñeres 7. Richard & Michelle Doherty 8. Kenneth Plotkin, Cesar Andrade 9. Lily Salmon, Tania Rodriguez 10. Alicia Prenzin, Halle Alexander 11. Margarita Barrero, Lorena Plaza 12. Jim Desnick, Jorge Escasena
Island Matters
1. Mike Aixala, Sheldon Lowe, Brigitte Nachtigall, Carlos Carreno 2. Sheldon Lowe, Margaret Callahan, Manuel Perez-Carrillo, Edgardo Defortuna 3. Maria Lowe, Ernesto Poma 4. Andrea Noboa, Cecilia Poma 5. Alan & Isabel Ojeda, Ed & Amy Easton 6. Roxana Henriquez, Sheldon Lowe, Ana Cristina Defortuna 7. Ernest Bachrach, Ani Bachrach, Martha Martinez-Malo, Paco Gonzalez 8. Benny Shabtai, Maria & Sheldon Lowe, Manuel Perez-Carrillo 9. Benny & Stacy Shabtai, Luis Noboa 10. Brigitte Nachtigall, Nina Bryan, Amy Easton
Tasty Twists
Look around: Cuban food is all around us. Many of us grew up on the stuff, some of us have just discovered it. Whether you have a favorite dish or just order on-the-fly at your nearest Cuban restaurant, adding your own pizzazz can make all the difference. — Text by Anja Maltav
Big Sippin’
At the end of a long day, nothing takes the pressure off better than a drink. But not all drinks are created equal. Next time happy hour is right around the corner, set your poison of choice aside and opt for a more creatively crafted cocktail. — Text by Anja Maltav
Sweet Dipper
Satiate your sweet tooth this month with this rum-based, lip-smacking decadent liquid sipper sure to add new life to any party from the holidays through New Year’s. — Drink by Anja Maltav
Inner Creative
It’s never too late to let your imagination roam and encourage your artistic side to emerge. Get hands-on with the arts and open up your right-brain flow with an abundance of colorful opportunities you can take advantage of whenever creativity calls. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
Masterpieces & Mayhem: AN ATYPICAL GUIDE TO SURVIVING ART WEEK 2015
Anyone who’s ever experienced an installment of Art Week in The Magic City knows that not even Houdini himself could be everywhere at once. With plans constantly in flux, surprise events popping up left and right and traffic bringing even the most ambitious plans to a screeching halt, getting around is no easy feat. Here’s our unfiltered, unconventional insider’s guide of what to expect, what to do and how to make the best of it all. — Compiled by Joe Oz & Anika Binx












































