I'm running scared...

You may or may not know that I was a Journalism major in College. I've been involved in writing since the 10th grade and after reading about this kid? I feel like a slacker! He's a ten-year-old kid from a local elementary school named Damon Weaver that has already had the chance to interview basketball players and politicians (including Joe Biden, vice-president-elect). Check him out in these youtube clips:






He's a little awkward at times actually asking the questions, but he rocks those voice-overs. With a little more experience, I think this kid is going to be the next big thing in news. He's already off to a great start. Especially if he gets that Obama interview he's trying for. Good luck to him! I'll let you know if he gets the big one!

Fairchild Tropical Botantic Gardens

The Gardens is holding a great art exhibit through May 31 (I know... it seems there's a lot of artsy stuff here!) centering on the work of Mark di Suvero. The artist has five different pieces on display and there will be plenty of work from others as well. And let's not forget the gardens, housing the largest palm tree collection in the country. If you want to learn more about it, read the associated press story about it.



Beautiful, isn't it? That's just a little taste of what you're in for there. So, who is gonna be heading out there? Have you already been? I wanna hear stories! Until next time... take care!

Art Basel

If you live in, or are planning to be in, the Miami area this week you might wanna check out Art Basel. It's an annual event that celebrates Art and Music and also has other cool stuff going on. I haven't had the chance to go myself, but I've written announcements about it before and it sounds pretty cool. It's also being billed as a free event and, if I remember right, there are supposed to be kid-friendly things to do as well. If you want more information, check out this article or their website.

Also, check out the video below. It should give you a feel for what the event will be like. There's also this link to another one. Enjoy and see ya next time!!

Some Great Videos...

Hello! I'm back and today I wanna share some videos with you that will let you get more of a taste of Florida. The first one shows off the scenery as you drive down South Beach. Another one lets you see Ocean Drive and the Everglades National Park.





Hope you enjoy them! I'll be sharing some more videos from the same person who did the second one soon. They have several great travel videos to help you out when coming here. Here's the link to their site. I love watching videos like this. There is some much of Florida I haven't seen, so it's cool getting the chance to learn about what else is out there. Speaking of- I'll also be filling you in on some of the events coming to the area as well. Take care and don't forget to visit us on MySpace!

Event Watch

Hello, again. Hope everyone’s having a good week so far. I thought I’d stop by and share a few cool events with you. The first is a very family friendly thing: Santa’s Enchanted Forest. For those who don’t know, it’s an annual Christmas-themed carnival. This year, it’s running from November 6th until January 4th, so you still have plenty of time to check it out. They’re also open from 5PM until 12 AM. Check out this video on youtube to get an idea of what the event is like:



If you decide to go, the event’s located at 7900 SW Bird Rd in Miami. You can get more information by calling (305) 559-9689. I definitely recommend it… I used to love going to this when I was a kid and there’s plenty there to keep even older visitors happy. To me, it’s part of the Christmas tradition.

If you’re looking for something a little less kid-friendly, UVA is going to be holding a Ladies Night every week starting on November 12 and running at least until May 13th. It’s a dance-electronica kind of club. Not a fan of electronica? Don’t worry. I’ll be getting together a list soon of other clubs and what they play. UVA is located at 2626 Ponce De Leon Blvd in Coral Gables. If you want more information about the club and Ladies Night, call (305) 476-8111.

Finally… I have a little something for people who love art and history. The Historical Museum of Southern Florida is going to be holding an exhibition called “Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida”. That start tomorrow (the 12th) and runs through February 18th. The Museum’s located at 101 W Flagler Street in Miami and can be reached by phone at (305) 375-1492. So, there ya go… some fun events happening around here. There’s plenty more where that came from, too. Stay tuned and I’ll fill ya in on them. Take care and don’t forget to comment and share your stories if you go to them. Also, stop by and say hi to us on MySpace.

Do you have talent?

Florida has a place to show it. I just got a notice that the Le Pavillon club in North Miami is having open mike nights! They're opening it up to musicians, comedians, poets and art- how cool is that? You can find their myspace page and get more info here. If you go, be sure to get video of it and link us to it in the comments. Local talent has to be seen, right?

Also... I was browsing youtube today and came across this video from the Everglades Safari Park.



Wow does that take me back. It's nice watching on the video, but it's nothing compared to actually being there and seeing all the beauty up close. I remember, though, there was one downside to the airboats- they are loud! Thankfully, they were giving away earplugs for people to use. Have you been there? Comment and share your stories. I guess that's about it for now. I'll see you all soon! Take care and head on over to see us on MySpace, too!

Another "what were they thinking"....

So, first a lady opts to go to jail rather than pay 7 bucks for a meal. Now? A couple guys are in some serious trouble for using a BB gun while stealing some spray deodorant. Seriously... is Old Spice really that great? Just shell out the cash already....

By the way.... early voting is underway in South Florida, so get out there and make your choice now! It'll save ya a lot of hassle on November 4th.

Finally... I found this cool video showing off some of the animals at Sea World. I remember going there when I was a kid and being in awe of them all. Especially the whales. Check it out below and look for other cool videos in the days and weeks to come. Take care!!!

A promise is a promise....

And I am one who keeps my word. That said, I spent quite a bit of time today going over local halloween events and here are some suggestions for those of you who don't yet know what you're doing on Oct. 31st:

Family Friendly Events:

The Little Farm Pumpkin Patch has been going on since the 13th and will stay open through Halloween night. You can eat pumpkin and your kids can ride ponies. For more creative people, you'll be able to make your very own scarecrows. It's located at 22400 SW 134th Ave in Miami.

MetroZoo is once again holding MetroBoo for families to enjoy halloween. The best part? Kids 12 and under can take part in a costume contest. Visit the site for more info and to call ahead if you want to check on hours and admission prices.

Halls of Terror Haunted House is being held now at the The Super Wheels Skating Center until November 1st. They charge 13.00 to get in, but that price gives you unlimited skating as well. Call (305) 270-3986 if you want more information about it.

Finally, there's the Early Evening of Spooky Adventures at Gold Coast Railroad Museum. There's going to be storytelling, trick or treating and other cool stuff. You can get more details if you call 305-253-0063.

Clubs and Stuff that Might Be Too Much for the Kids:

Halloween Horror Nights is held at Universal Orlando and is a pretty popular event. Some horror movie characters are featured there, too. I know a person who'd want to be there just to see Jason from Friday the 13th. :)

Confession Secrets Unmasked is a club party that features free drinks until 1AM and lets women in free. They'll also have Black Chiney Willy Chin there to provide some entertainment. Call Damion at 954-673-4690 to get some more information.

Club Deep will have their Hallowen 08 party from 8PM until 2AM. They're located at 621 Washington Ave in Miami. Check the link or call 305-532-1509 to find out more.

Finally, check out Spirits Halloween Party for great costumes and a wild time. They're at 5729 Seminole Way in Hollywood (The Hard Rock). You can call 954 327-9094 to get more information about the party.

Well, that's about it. Hope this helps y'all figure out what to do on Halloween night. As for me? I'll be catching up on some scary movies at home this year and enjoying some spooky tunes. In the spirit (ha, ha) of the night, I'll leave ya with the video "Thriller" which will proably always be my favorite video at halloween no matter what. Enjoy!!! And don't forget to visit us on MySpace or check the site if you need transportation.