What do a mayor, a black belt in karate, a mortgage broker and a marketing rep have in common? These men share a love for and a loyalty to the Mosquitoheads, a band they formed in the early 1990s. The band consisted of Ed MacDougall on drums, Ron Derrick as lead guitarist, Russ Rogg on [...]
The bar has been set high for Sunday, March 24, when the Deering Estate Foundation hosts their annual island-themed seafood celebration. After being selected one of the Top 100 Events in the Southeastern U.S.A. in 2011 and 2012, and named one of Florida’s Top 10 Food Festivals by BizBash Media, the staff and volunteers at [...]
The bar has been set high for Sunday, Mar. 24, when the Deering Estate Foundation hosts it’s annual island-themed seafood celebration — the Deering Seafood Festival. After being selected one of the Top 100 Events in the Southeastern USA in 2011 and 2012 and chosen one of Florida’s Top 10 Food Festivals by BizBash Media, [...]
Audrey Ross and Patricia Frost were the only Deering Estate board members at the Foundation’s first meeting. They then invited publicist Sandy Tinsley, and local attorney Don Kubit to join them in forming the organization. The year was 1988, and the Deering Estate at Cutler had just become a public institution after being owned for [...]
South Floridians are invited to commemorate U.N. Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday, Jan. 27, with specially selected screenings at the Cosford Cinema UM Coral Gables. Ellen Wedner, director of the Miami Jewish Film Festival, has chosen features and documentaries that enlighten and provide untold stories about a horrific time in world history. The films include [...]
The hilarious Brad Zimmerman brings his unique and original comedic voice to the Alper JCC at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19. He has worked stand-up comedy all over the country doing theatres, clubs and comedy festivals with many well-known entertainers such as Brad Garrett, Dennis Miller and Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm). For over [...]
What better way to celebrate a Jewish occasion than to dance the hora? The 16th CAJE Miami Jewish Film Festival opens at the Colony Theater on Saturday, January 26th, with the film Hava Naglia (The Movie) that unlocks the history and mystery of the magical song played when dancing the hora. The music and the [...]
During the past 12,000 years, Native American cultures including Paleo-Indian, Tequesta, Seminole and Afro-Bahamian inhabited South Florida. The Tequesta once canoed the waters of Biscayne Bay and hunted on the high grounds of the Miami Rock Ridge, part of the land known today as the Deering Estate at Cutler. Although their way of life vanished [...]
When Laura Lagomasino-Delmonte signed on as the Deering Estate Foundation (DEF) development director, Mary Pettit, the foundation’s executive director, likened the hire to “getting a No. 1 draft pick.” Described as a super-achiever and a triple-threat, Lagomasino is an accomplished professional who has the skills to build relationships, fundraise and lead other mission-driven efforts. “I [...]
The much-anticipated 11th annual Wine On Harvest Moon celebration presented by South BMW is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27, and showcases the “fine wines, fine food and fine art of France.” Samples of French-inspired cuisine, wine tastings from the region’s distinctive vineyards, Moulin Rouge-style entertainment and an art exhibition are all part of the Deering [...]
Growing up in Miami in the 1990s, Josh Rader and his twin brother spent every summer at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center as campers, returning to the “J” as camp staff during their college years. Josh met his future wife, Michelle Applerouth-Rader, at the JCC. Their lifelong friend, Matthew Bittel’s childhood also [...]
By Sheila Stieglitz.... In a time of significant budget cuts and financial setbacks, the historic Deering Estate at Cutler remains a leader in creating innovative programs to protect and preserve our environment. The key to success lies in numerous community collaborations for funding and resources, reaching out to both the public and private sectors. The [...]
By Sheila Stieglitz.... While clouds hid the harvest moon, guests found much to enjoy at the Deering Estate Foundation’s “Taste, Tango and Toast the Andes,” a celebration of the fine food, fine wine and fine art of Chile and Argentina. The signature mid-October fundraiser marked the 10th annual “Wine On Harvest Moon” presented by South [...]
By Sheila Steiglitz.... Exciting plans are being finalized for the 10th annual “Wine On Harvest Moon,” to be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the historic Deering Estate at Cutler. This year’s theme “Taste, Tango and Toast the Andes,” celebrates the fine wines, unique cuisine, and rich culture of Chile and Argentina. Joining Mary Pettit, [...]
