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Hats Off

Tracy Wilson Mourning’s 6th Annual Hats Off Luncheon presented by the ING Foundation helps support at-risk girls in our community. Following her DayBreak Appearance, the luncheon, silent auction and “Honey Bug” Fashion Show took place April 29th at Jungle Island’s Treetop Ballroom. Proceeds from the annual fashion show benefitted Camp Honey Shine, a four-week summer day camp for 100 girls at Carrolton School of the Sacred Heart in Coconut Grove, in addition to other mentoring programs.
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Aida Mijares, Maria Meruelo, Tracy Wilson Mourning, founder of Honey Shine Mentoring Program, Irene Korge & Kristina Korge at the 6th Annual Hats Off Luncheon
Jo Winstead
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Miami Mother's Day Guide

Flowers for Mother's Day

Still haven't figured out how to honor your mother this weekend? With only two days to go - we've got some suggestions.

If it's all about the tummy, check out our brunch guide for the best places to get tipsy before noon, our dessert guide for the best sugar in town and our delivery guide for gourmet treats delivered to your doorstep. You can also check out a full directory of establishments offering specials this Sunday, as well as some more general events.

Don't forget to check out DayBreak this Sunday for a special Mother's Day edition. In the meantime, here are a few of our favorite picks for this Sunday's Motherfest.

Brunch at the Blue Door Delano
Blue Door Delano will offer a special Sunday Brunch in Honor of Mother’s Day. Mother’s receive a free glass of champagne, a mimosa or a bloody mary. The decadent Sunday menu consists of everything from traditional Belgium waffles to a raw bar.
Blue Door at the Delano, Miami Beach; $75 per person, $36 children under 12 years; www.delano-hotel.com.

Free Concert in Flamingo Park
Miami Beach Arts in the Park brings you the Serephic Fire. After touring in the North East, the acclaimed chorus returns to Miami to serenade your mother on her special day. Free to the public. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments.
Flamingo Park, 12th Street & Meridian Ave; 5:30 p.m.; Free; 305-673-7730.

Lunch at Oceanaire
Oceanaire will be offering a special Mother’s Day Menu until 5 p.m. on Sunday. So, book it over to Brickell where she can enjoy Seafood scramble, classic French toast with maple syrup and steak and eggs a la Oceanaire Miami.
Oceanaire, Miami; Prices Vary; 305-372-8862; www.theoceanaire.com.

Mother’s Day to Remember
Give your gambling mother an excuse to hit the slot machines and take her to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. There, Grammy Award winners Yolanda Adams and Shirley Caesar join internationally acclaimed singer Martha Munizzi will perform in a gospel music celebration.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood; 954-327-7625; www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

Volunteer with Miami Rescue Mission
Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers will be having a special Mother’s Day Celebration for homeless women living in shelters. Give back to the community this Mother’s Day, and let these woman know they are not forgotten on their special day.
Miami Rescue Mission, Miami; Contact Marilyn Brummitt; 305-572-2040; www.miamirescuemission.com.

Plum Q & A

Jon Tisch

Plum TV sat down with Jonathan Tisch, chairman & CEO of Loews Hotels, co-chairman of the Loews Cooperation and host of "Open Exchange - Beyond the Boardroom with Jonathan Tisch," a series of one-on-one interviews with America’s preeminent CEOs and business people on Plum TV and CNBC.

The Loews Miami Beach Hotel was recently named Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Tisch will be accepting the award at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 86th Annual Gala this Saturday. We spoke with him about this honor.


PLUM: Loews Miami Beach is being honored as Corporate Citizen of the Year, how do you feel about this honor?

TISCH: I am honored and excited to be accepting this award on behalf of more the 800 members of the Loews team. In December, we will be celebrating our 10th anniversary, and we cherish our role as a member of the Miami Beach community, one of the most dynamic destinations in the country.

PLUM: How do you see The Loews fitting into the Miami Beach landscape?

TISCH: When we opened, we saw the opportunity to really send a message to meeting planners, executives, travel agents and travelers that South Beach is a dynamic destination and was “back” as a destination. We also wanted to set a standard as far as amenities and service – something we could be proud of. Also, something Miami Beach would be proud of. This recognition says to our team that our effort has been appreciated. We work together to ensure that the hotel is successful in Miami Beach.

PLUM: What are some of your favorite things to do when you’re in Miami?

TISCH: The first thing I do when I arrive at The Loews is go for a run on the beach. I really do look forward to that. I also like walking around the pool deck and listening to what guests have to say, about the hotel, about South Beach. We are so proud to have worked with the city. I also enjoy looking at the new properties, seeing what other visionaries are doing in the industry.

PLUM: What are your favorite restaurants?

TISCH: Joe Allen’s, Joe’s Stone Crab and Prime 112, I try to hit all of them at least once when I’m in town.

PLUM: Can you talk about your involvement with Plum?

TISCH: It really has been an honor to be part of the programming over the past few years. “Beyond the Boardroom” gives viewers the chance to eavesdrop between two CEOs such as Clive Davis, Steve Ross, Mort Zuckerman and Keith Reinhard – extraordinary individuals that have come from modest upbringing. The show migrated from Plum to CNBC. It was exciting to take Plum programming to a national network. I admire Plum for its original programming that is deeply rooted in the community.

Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 86th Annual Gala; May 10th, 8 p.m.; The Loews Hotel, Miami Beach; 305-695-6834.

Cinco de MiMo

The Vagabond Motel

Piggybacking off Cinco de Mayo, the Miami Modern architecture movement is launching Cinco de MiMo, a two-day festival celebrating the MiMo movement. Festivities kick off Friday night with a Frieda Kahlo look-alike contest, piñata cracking, snacks, cocktails and more at the Upper Eastside Gardens.

Game Fare

This past weekend we stopped by Dolphins Stadium to catch a Florida Marlins game. The baseball action took a backseat to the food, as we ate our way through the stadium's delicacies.

 

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A traditional stadium hotdog, $6.
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Sunshine State Slam Beach Tennis

Nadia Johnston
If you’ve never heard of Beach Tennis USA tomorrow is your chance to see what all the fuss is about. The “Sunshine State Slam” will take place this Saturday and Sunday right on the beach at Ocean Drive between 8th and 9th Street.

Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

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The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is in full swing. This year marks the festival's 10th anniversary. It runs through Thursday, May 4th.

DayBreak May 3: Jay Shapiro, Founder Fort Lauderdale International Olive Oil Fest

Jay Shapiro Founder of the Fort Lauderdale International Olive Oil Fest comes to DayBreak to talk about this year's first annual fest and how people can participate.
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DayBreak May 2: Alex Querna, Mike Edison & Brett Johnson, Beach Tennis

Alex Querna, Mike Edison & Brett Johnson of join the set of DayBreak to talk about this weekend's upcoming Beach Tennis tournament. They also talk about how the sport is played and how they got involved.
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DayBreak May 1: Esquilo Preto, Capoeira Instructor

Instructor Esquilo Preto comes by the set of DayBreak for a Capoeira demonstration. Click here information on his classes.
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