Luxury Lifestyle Showcase at Paramount Bay

Another Luxury Lifestyle Showcase event took place on Friday, April 17, 2015, this time for the distinguished residents of Paramount Bay, one of the premier residential communities in the Edgewater neighborhood.

 The affair was planned and coordinated by the Luxury Concierge Network in partnership with Daniel Felix, Chief Concierge of Paramount Bay.

The building’s elegant library area and outdoor terrace welcomed over 80 residents and guests, who gathered to socialize and mingle with neighbors and friends, while browsing through the visually stimulating displays from prestigious luxury brands including Hublot Galerie, Lanvin Paris, Lou La Vie and Markowicz Fine Art.

Exquisite hors d’oeuvres were passed, courtesy of Siena Tavern, Bistro Cassis and Ted’s at YoungArts. The bar had a nice variety of drinks, including Zafra Rum, Monte Carlo vodka, Notorious Pink rose, Fat Trout whiskey, and Passion XO. The inviting ambiance was a combination of décor lighting that enhanced the library and terrace areas, and the lounge music tunes played by DJ Tavin Reiter.

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Video: Residences Event at the Icon South Beach

Take a look at this video from the Icon South Beach Residences event on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 co-hosted by the Luxury Concierge Network, and Rene Faustin, Chief Concierge at the Icon South Beach.

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Luxury Lifestyle Showcase at Icon South Beach

On March 24, 2015 we brought our Luxury Lifestyle Showcase to the distinguished residents of Icon South Beach. For this event, we teamed up with Rene Faustin, the Chief Concierge at the Icon, to plan a private event for its residents.

We transformed the driveway right outside the lobby into a social lounge fit for this distinguished group of guests.  Our friends from Aver Productions did a great job transforming the event space using LED décor lighting strategically placed around the venue.

A fabulous line-up of exclusive brands was showcased throughout the venue, including Hublot Galerie, Fendi Casa, Burgess Yachts, Lou La Vie Members Club, Markowicz Fine Art, and Luxus.

Guests enjoyed culinary delights provided by Texas de Brazil, Klima and Sienna Tavern all while enjoying cocktails and wine provided by Zafra Rum, Monte Carlo Vodka, The Fat Trout, Notorious Pink, and Passion XO.

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Alain Godon: Around the World in Eighty Works

On February 12, our client Markowicz Fine Art hosted an event for the internationally renowned painter and sculptor Alain Godon, which they represent in the United States. Godon’s new exhibition, Around the World in Eighty Works, featured new sculptures from his Architectural series based on previous paintings of world-famous buildings from major cities around the world.

Godon began the architectural series in 2006, painting easily-recognizable scenes from major cities. His newest additions to the collection are sculptures depicting the landmarks in his paintings. His work has a unique style that captures every characterizing detail that embodies architectural structure.

 

Godon aims to create multiple structural points of view in his sculptures, creating a multi-faceted piece that impresses from every angle. The piece is then placed on a three-dimensional image to expose the landmark’s design elements.

To create the perfect atmosphere for the event, we worked with DJ Tavin Reiter who played contemporary lounge music as guests browsed Godon’s works. The bar, food and service was entrusted to Barok Catering, who served a selection of exquisite hors d’oeuvres, treating guests to delicious combinations of finger foods with an elegant presentation. The bar offered champagne, wine, and cocktails.

This event, the first fine art exhibition since Art Basel 2014, was held in the Miami Design District at Markowitz Fine Art Gallery's temporary location in the FAAM-Fine Arts Auction Miami gallery space at 80 NE 40th Street, Miami FL 33137. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM. For more information, call 305.308.6398.

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Artist Connie McSilver's Sculpture Celebrates New Scholarship Fund Program for Students at FIU

The unveiling of  “Whoopie”, a 10 feet tall sculpture donated by renowned artist Connie McSilver to the Florida International University Paul L. Cejas School of Architecture Building’s courtyard, took place at an intimate outdoors ceremony on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:30pm. Some of attending guests included Dr. Mark B. Rosenberg - President of FIU, Janine King - Associate Professor and Department Chair, Adam Drisin - Associate Dean, College of Architecture, and a number of students who gathered to enjoy the new addition to the school’s landscape.

The affair celebrated the launching of a new scholarship fund which awards FIU interior architecture students who best integrate artwork and collections of art into their interior architecture designs. The Martin and Constance Silver Award was created to promote the integration of art in interior architecture, while learning focuses on understanding why and how to form a strong and creative relationship between the art pieces and the environment that houses them.

Artist Connie McSilver was selected to have her sculpture on display at the FIU’s School of Architecture Courtyard to inspire students. The artist’s unique style, which is influenced by her background as a psychoanalyst and social worker, provides a strong visual source of inspiration to contribute to the students’ own creativity development.

The private event was followed by a reception at the School of Architecture Building BEA Gallery, where the winning projects of the new scholarship award program, from the first semester, were on display. Topics included art integrated in hospitals, residential buildings, hospitality business, and sustainable environments, showing the level of creativity and advanced education that the students have.

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Luxury Lifestyle Showcase: Jade Ocean - January 2015

Our first Luxury Lifestyle Showcase Event of the year took place at the one and only Jade Ocean Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. On Thursday, January 26, 2015 we had the honor to co-host the private affair along with their Chief Concierge, John Lenis. The chosen venue was the building’s Porte Cochere located at the east side of the building overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. 

Used as a drive way for the valet parking staff and located right outside the main lobby, this area was transformed into a social lounge for the distinguished residents who descended from their homes to mingle with neighbors and friends. 

A fabulous line-up of exclusive brands were showcased strategically throughout the venue, including Armani Casa, Burgess Yachts, Lou La Vie Members Club, Markowicz Fine Art, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Luxus. Residents signed up for the raffle of a few spectacular gifts provided by some of our partners, including tickets to the upcoming Miami Open, gift baskets by Saks Fifth Avenue and Armani Casa, and a free day use of a Porsche by Lou La Vie. Everyone went home with fabulous gift bags as well. 

Guests enjoyed culinary delights passed butler style by 1826 Restaurant and Barok Catering, while the desserts were provided by Barton G Restaurant and Jade Ocean Café. A spectacular champagne and caviar bar was presented by Onna Caviar, where plenty of Veuve Clicquot and Piper Heidsieck flowed throughout the evening. 

The main bar featured drinks by Notorious Pink (Rose), Passion XO (mojito cocktails), and The Fat Trout (scotch). The entertainment was orchestrated by DJ Viktor and a duo of talented and beautiful ladies who delighted guests with a great repertoire of dance music.

Photos by: Rolo Del Campo / RolloFilm

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Unity on the Bay Mass Same Sex Marriage Ceremony

A wonderful mass wedding ceremony for over 18 same-sex couples was officiated at Unity on The Bay, following the legalization of same-sex marriages in Florida, starting January, 6 2015. 

The event took place on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Unity on The Bay’s facilities in Edgewater at 11a.m., when families and friends showed up to share such a special moment in their loved ones’ lives. 

Rev. Christopher Jackson and Rev. Elizabeth Longo conducted the ceremony as they congratulated the couples.

The Unity on The Bay choir performed beautiful songs according to the occasion, followed by a small reception where everyone had an opportunity to mingle and share the joy.

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Several media representatives were present to cover the event, including NBC6, CBS4, WSVN-7, and Diario Las Americas.

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Unity On The Bay 6th Annual Gala 2014

On November 14th, Jungle Island’s Treetop Ballroom hosted Unity on the Bay’s 6th Annual Gala. The evening included a cocktail reception featuring a vast selection of silent auction items, followed by a fantastic three-course dinner.

The MC’s for the evening were the charismatic Tiffany Fantasia and the talented Dale Stine, who is also the Unity on the Bay choir’s director. Together they kept guests entertained in between entertainment numbers.

The funds rose through sponsorships, bids, donations and ticket sales supports the several community outreach programs that Unity on the Bay supports throughout the year, which make a difference in the community, positively impacting the homeless, youth in distress, children and adults with disabilities and other groups facing challenge, hardship and transition.

The event lasted until midnight in the Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island. The evening’s entertainment included Axis, a multicultural and musically diverse band, and Union Six, a sextet and band who offered a “barbershop style” repertoire.

Unity on the Bay is a dynamic and positive spiritual community embracing all faiths, dedicated to prayer, education and service, supporting spiritual growth and transformation. Founded in 1927, the congregation currently consists of over 2,000 members from diverse ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds and was also known for being the spiritual community to which Maya Angelou belonged to. 

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Alain Godon Commissioned To Create Art for 2015 Miami Beach City Report

Executive South Florida Magazine officially presented its 2015 Miami Beach City Report to Mayor Philip Levine and city officials at a private cocktail reception on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 held at La Piaggia Beach Club in South Beach. 

The affair featured a showcase of the original art included in the report, created by French artist Alain Godon, who was commissioned to create the graphic art for the official document inspired in the City of Miami Beach. Alain Godon, who was in attendance, presented an exclusive piece of art to the Arts & Business Council of Miami, represented by its Vice Chair, Sebastien Laboreau. 

The event was attended by city officials including Jimmy L. Morales, Miami Beach City Manager, Ron Mann, publisher of South Florida Executive Magazine, and members of the business community, including representatives of City National Bank, one of the event sponsors. 

Alain Godon is internationally renowned artist, originally from Bourges, France. His art is aligned with free figuration drawing of caricature figures, with graffiti origins. Godon’s representations are simplistic with vivid colors, and outlines defined by thin black strokes.

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Markowicz Fine Art Gallery-Maurice Renoma-Miami Art Week 2014

On Sunday, Dec. 7, Markowicz Fine Art Gallery hosted another event during Miami Art Week featuring renowned French designer, photographer and entrepreneur Maurice Renoma. Renoma began his career in the 1960s as a fashion and furniture designer.

 In the early 1990s, Renoma developed a passion for photography. From the human body to life on the streets, to clothing, Renoma captures the beauty of the moment in photographs. Some of the prints in exhibit included the Mythology series.

Markowicz Fine Art Gallery is a pop-up gallery that opened in Miami Beach and will remain open until January 31, 2015.

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