SBWFF 2011 COVERAGE: Perrier-Jouet Bubble Q

MANNY HERNANDEZ PHOTO

The farewell of the Perrier-Jouet Bubble Q is leaving in grand style with more than 2,500 to witness delicious bbq from some of the best chefs around. Today Show host Al Roker brought his famous chicken bbq, Bobby Flay made his pork Cuban-style with a Caja China (Chinese box), and Top Chef Michael Symon made beef brisket on a bed of creamy polenta.

All chef received a custom, limited edition signed, Romero Britto Perrier-Jouet bottle. Nice to see many local celeb chef's Sean Brasel from Meat Market, and Chef Dewey from The Forge.

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COME MEET: Pop artist Romero Britto

Come meet Brazilian Pop Artist and Miami's own, Romero Britto, signing copies of his children's book My Alphabet Playbook. The book published by Simon and Schuster, brings the alphabet to life in this bold and beautiful puzzle board book!

IF YOU GO
DATE: 6/20/10, Friday
TIME: 12:30 PM
WHERE: Books and Books - 9700 Collins Avenue,
Bal Harbour. MAPNOW

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RAILROAD ARTS: New to the ever growing Miami art scene

Many businessmen buy some art and help artist, while others go to fancy art events. The fact is Miami is fast becoming a major burgeoning art town. Throughout the year South Florida has monthly art walks in Wynwood, Little Havana and Coral Gables. We also anticipate our yearly art fairs week, Art Basel, Art Miami, Scope, and others. Finally, the art patrons that see beyond the regular offerings of art.

Meet Dennis Peters, a true believer in arts, opens his warehouse space in the Little River area, just north of the Design District, dedicated to artist only. Railroad Arts, founded in May of 2008, is newly renovated, 27,412 square foot warehouse divided into 13 different artist spaces. The venue already houses artist Herman Felif Kaizedo, Stephan von Fouts, Shie Moreno and conceptual set designer Andy Kostas.

As part of the official inauguration of the locale, Peters has created The Miami Art Idol, a contest where ten students from the Miami Art Institute and ten students from New World School of the Arts will each submit one piece of art to be juried by a distinguised panel including pop artist Romero Britto, celebrity shoe designer Donald J. Pliner, among others. The winner will be awarded a free studio space at Railroad Arts for one year.

Check out Check out Railroad Artist site for more information.

Emeril Lagasse celebrates 5th anniversary of his restaurant on Miami Beach

PHOTO BY MANNY HERNANDEZ

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse celebrated the 5th anniversary of his acclaimed restaurant Emeril's, located at the Loews hotel on Miami Beach.

Emeril received a proclamation from Miami Beach City Commissioner Saul Gross, a beautiful diamond pendant from Lucy Morillo, President of the Miami Children's Hospital Foundation, Pop artist Romero Britto presented a self portrait art piece of Emeril and a song, written and performed by 8 year old pianist Ethan Bortnick.

The 100% proceeds from the night's celebration benefited The Miami Children's Hospital Foundation.

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

PHOTO BY MANNY HERNANDEZ
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.

Happy Birthday!!!!

Pop artist Romero Britto gives long time friend Colombia Bush a bottle of Moet & Chandon to celebrate her birthday, which took place at Britto Central gallery on Lincoln Rd. In attendance many of Miami's elite, including her husband and former governor Jeb Bush.