VIDEO: Village People perform at the Miami Children's Museum

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Harlem Globetrotter's visit the Miami Children's Museum

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Harlem Globetrotters' Hot Shot Branch and long time trotter Curly Neal visit children at the Miami Children's Museum's after school program.

Harlem Globetrotters have an upcoming show on Sunday, February 28th at the American Airlines Arena.

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CELEBRITY SIGHTING: Top Chef visits Miami Children's Museum

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TOP CHEF Jeff McInnis visits kids and milked cows for Dairy Day at the Miami Children's Museum on Watson Island.

The Wizard of OZ comes to the Miami Children's Museum

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In commeration of the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz and in conjunction with Warner Bros., the Miami Children's Museum hosted The Inspiration of Oz Fine Art and The Ruby Red Slipper Collections reception and exhibit. Among the guest, artist Romero Britto, as his art is part of The Wizard of Oz Inspirations of Oz Fine Art, Yolanda and Jeff Berkowitz, Alejandro Aguirre, Warner Bros' Manager Worldwide Marketing Ariella Roberts, Donald and Lisa Pliner.

We are thrilled to bring The Wizard of Oz to the children and familes of Miami through the Inspiration of Oz Fine Art and Ruby Slipper Collection, said Deborah Spiegelman, CEO and Executive Director, Miami Children's Museum.

The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection features the re-interpretations of Dorothy's iconic Ruby Slippers created by top fashion designers that included: A. Testoni, Abaete, Alberta Ferretti, Betsey Johnson, Botkier, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Manolo Blahnik, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Roger Vivier, Sergio Rossi, Stuart Weitzman, Tibi, Tuleh and our very own Lisa Pliner. The collection first premiered in New York City this past September at Saks Fifth Avenue's gala for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

BLUE MAN GROUP make a special appearance to celebrate Miami Children's Museum “MAKING WAVES” exhibit

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The world renowned Blue Man Group made a special performance at the Miami Children’s Museum as part of a sneak preview of their exciting new traveling exhibit: Blue Man Group ~ Making Waves.

Throughout the interactive exhibit, Blue Man Group ~ Making Waves, participants can see, feel, hear, and create sound in the fun-filled signature Blue Man style. Within the visually luminescent atmosphere, the exhibit includes an array of Blue Man Group instruments encouraging exploration and discovery. The sounds emitted from the instruments are as unique as their names: Slide-u-lum, Build-u-lum, Sand Drum and Theremin. The Making Waves experience culminates in the JBL®-equipped Surround Sound Theater, where engineering genius combines with a musical piece by Blue Man Group illustrating the wonder and joy of sound. The 1,500 square foot exhibit, designed to unite science and art, offers a playful, innovative approach to science & sound, with a multi-sensory exploration that will thrill visitors of all ages.

The exhibit runs through February 9th, 2009. Entrance to the exhibit is included with your regular paid admission. The Museum is open to the general public seven days a week from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Regular admission to the museum is free for MCM members and children under 12 months; non-member adults and children are $12. Miami Children’s Museum is located at 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island in Miami. For more information contact the Museum at 305.373.KIDS (5437) or visit online at miamichildrensmuseum.org. VIEW MAP

5th ANNUAL “BE A KID AGAIN GALA: FUNTASTIC FIFTIES”

Miami Children’s Museum delighted more than 500 attendees with a host of food catered by Thierry’s, entertainment, prizes and surprises and successfully raised $200,000 for art and educational programming! On Saturday, September 27th, the Museum transformed itself into a fifties motif complete with a 1950’s Prom, a beach bash, movie stars and much, much more. Chairpersons of the Gala were Carlos Garcia, Norma Quintero and Jana Sigars-Malina. Major Sponsors for the event were Flagstone Properties Bacardi and Alan Potamkin.

Guests were greeted by a photographer taking prom photos on a vintage motorcycleas they entered the cone entrance of the Museum. Marilyn, Elvis and other stars along with bobbysoxers in poodle skirts strolled through the crowds. A 1950’s style Beach Bash was held on the second floor complete with Tahitian dancers, bathing beauties and buff lifeguards. The Auditorium was turned into a sock hop prom with a DJ spinning vinyl records and running “Twist,” hula hoop and bubble gum blowing contests.

A silent auction was held with many interesting and unique items, including Art pieces by Purvis Young and Carlos Navarro; a “Design Party” with Donald Pliner; a Rene Ruiz Shopping Spree; a Chanel Makeover Party; and an Executive Suite at Dolphin Stadium. There was also a raffle for a 10 Day Panama Cruise donated by Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises which helped raise more funds. Guests also took home a gift bag courtesy of Ghirardelli Chocolates, Tory Burch and Quintessentially.

Among the more than 500 visitors “Rocking Around the Clock” for the festivities were: Alan Potamkin, Richard and Susan Lampen, Carlos and Hannah Bared with Farm Stores, Commissioner Sally Heyman, Alan and Diane Lieberman, Bill and Beverly Parker, Sanford Ziff, Carlos and JC Alves, Gwen Margolis, Honorable Rosemary Barkett, Rene Ruiz, Marianne and John Devine, Gary and Jessica Reshefsky, Marilyn and Ed Gadinsky, Evan and Stefanie Reed, Adrienne and Stevan Pardo, Samuel Getz, Peter and Erin Yanowitch, Bill and Lynn Teck.

For more information about Miami Children’s Museum visit: miamichildrensmuseum.org.

4th ANNUAL “BE A KID AGAIN GALA: TROPICAL TWENTIES”

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4th ANNUAL “BE A KID AGAIN GALA: TROPICAL TWENTIES” RAISES MORE THAN $200,000 FOR MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM!

With a Gala that offered a journey back to a “Roarin’ Twenties” experience, Miami Children’s Museum delighted more than 700 attendees with a host of food, entertainment, prizes and surprises and successfully raised $200,000 for educational programming! On Saturday, September 29th, the Museum transformed itself into a tropical twenties motif complete with flappers, gangsters, jazz musicians and much, much more. Chairpersons of the Gala were Bob & Michelle Diener and Donald & Lisa Pliner. Silver Sponsors for the event were Flagstone Properties and Bacardi, USA, Inc.

Guests were greeted by a bubbly young lady floating in a claw foot bathtub as they entered the Museum. Gangsters in wide brimmed hats, flipping quarters and flappers with frilly dresses and feathered headbands strolled through the crowds. If you knew the secret word you could get in the Speakeasy or try your luck in the Casino. A silent auction was held with many interesting and unique items, including “Jerusalem”, a painting by Jay Lonewolf; a 14K Gold Cartier Love Bracelet; and John Robert Powers Acting Classes. A cool jazz trio with a hot torch singer entertained the bidders during the evening. There was also a raffle for a 10-14 Day European Cruise donated by Royal Caribbean International/Celebrity Cruises, which helped raise more funds.

Among the more than 700 visitors “putting on the Ritz” for the festivities included: Carlos Bared President of the MCM Board of Directors and his wife Hanna; Alan Potamkin, Adrienne & Stevan Pardo, Senator Gwen Margolis, Commissioner Marc D. Sarnoff, Claudia Potamkin, Yolanda Berkowitz, Modesto Abety of The Children’s Trust, Sanford Ziff, Steven and DJ Kerr, Marlén Pernetti, Susan and Richard Lampen and fashion designer Rene Ruiz.