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CS Gallery Opens!
A contemporary art gallery, located at 787 NE 125 Street, "CS Gallery" is now downtown. Their website is www.ChirinosSanchez.com. Contact: Jorge Chirinos Sanchez (JC) at 305.308.6561 |
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Fache Art & Amy Alonso Gallery
Another great gallery in the NoMi district is the 'Fache Art & Amy Alonso Gallery,' located at 750 NE 124 Street,Suite 2. Visit them on the web at www.carlafache.com and www.fachearts.com.
Carla Fache can be reached via email at fachearts@gmail.com or (786) 709-5129.
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Vintage Value: Downtown NoMi Featured in 'Home Miami' Magazine
Vintage Value: Downtown NoMi Featured in 'Home Miami' Magazine
We have long talked about downtown North Miami becoming a shopping destination. With a feature article in the April Issue of Home Miami magazine, it seems we might have arrived!
Titled, 'Vintage Value,' the story features the many fun furnishing stores which have recently opened on NE 125 Street, across the street from MoCA. If you haven't read it yet, check it out at www.homemia.com.
Gary Rubenstein's Antiques is just one of the wonderful new shops in our area.
Stripe, a long-time presence in the area, has moved to a larger storefront.
Of course, Vermillion is still there, as is the Luna Star Cafe. Click here for a list of some of the other hot spots in Downtown North Miami:
Be sure to read the article in Home Miami magazine. Even more importantly, be sure to shop at these wonderful stores! |
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New Stores and Galleries Open on NE 125 Street
Early
2009 has seen a plethora of new and exciting stores open in
the Downtown NoMi area. This gives shoppers even more reasons
to shop! Here are some of the new stores:
· Artistic Antiques & Modern Design @ 849 NE 125th
Street
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Cinqo- Taller de Arte @ 783 NE 125th Street
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Caridini Gallery Art Studio @ 785 NE 125th Street
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Chirino Sanchez Gallery @ 787 NE 125th Street
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KM Bakery @ 793 NE 125th Street
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Stripe Vintage-Modern @ 799 NE 125th Street
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Moca Café @ 738 NE 125th Street
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Caribbean Spot – Haitian Restaurant @ 633 NE 125th Street
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Art Modern Vintage Gallery @ 781 NE 125th Street
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North Miami to Implement Retail Economic Development Strategy
The
recent announced closing of the 125 Street Starbucks and a
nationwide economic downturn as caused great consternation
among the Downtown NoMi merchants and supporters. But
the North Miami City Council is taking steps to address ways
we can help our businesses.
The
City and CRA have entered into a contract with the Buxton
Company to conduct a Community ID Retail Economic
Development Strategy. The strategy will assist us in
identifying and matching potential retailers and restaurants
with the consumer profile and needs/desires of North Miami
so that targeted efforts can be implemented in an effort to
recruit the targeted retailers and restaurants.
It
is anticipated that the following three commercial corridors
will be analyzed by the Buxton Company for their retail potential:
- NE
125 Street, from NE 5th Avenue to 12 Avenue
- NW
7 Avenue, from NW 119 Street to 135 Street
- West
Dixie Highway, from NE 122 Street to 139 Street
In
their analysis of the retail potential of these commercial
corridors, the Buxton Company will consider the benefits and
incentives available to potential retailers in these corridors
through one or more of the following considerations:
- Eligibility
for CRA funded programs
- Eligibility
for participation in the federal HUBZone program
- Eligibility
for local and state financial incentives through the Miami-Dade
County Enterprise ZoneProgram
This
project could be a great vehicle to engage key groups and
interests to develop a viable strategy to enhance the City's
retail corridors. If you would like a copy of the
Buxton proposal, please email me at scott@scott-galvin.com.
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Bozenka Belly Dancing Comes to NoMi
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Rucht D`Oleo Designs
Fresh Beauty and
Fashion
Rucht D`Oleo Designs and Fresh
Beauty Studio are joining together to offer their select clientele
a night that will be all about Fresh Beauty and Fashion.
Come to Rucht D`Oleo Designs
to enjoy three hours of fashion and beauty tips while you
shop the latest trends at incredible savings. You will have
the opportunity to have a private make-up consultation with
Nikol Johnson, creator and founder of Fresh Beauty Studio.
Please RSVP by Sep 26th. Fresh
Beauty Studio will be offering mini makeup applications featuring
the latest fall colors. With a purchase of any 2 cosmetics
receive a free gift (while supplies last).
Also receive 20% off on Rucht
D`Oleo`s new Fall-Winter collection, which include the most
chic dresses for the upcoming holiday season.
Enjoy complimentary wine and
cheese all evening while you update your fall wardrobe and
create a new color palette.
Rucht D`Oleo Designs
Friday Sep 28th, 200 From 7p.m. to 10p.m.
773 NE 125 St, North Miami, Florida 33161 (305) 892 4481
info@ruchtdoleo.com
Rucht D`Oleo Designs
Officially
established in January 2006, Rucht D`Oleo Designs is a new,
trendy, sophisticated women's boutique located in North
Miami, carrying the latest fashion trends of the season.
At
Rucht D`Oleo Designs you always find a dressed look for every
occasion, from summer fun in the sand, to winter Miami chic
looks, evening gowns, to blossoming spring weddings. It has
everything for you, carrying plain and floral printed cocktail
dresses, casual and evening tops, evening gowns
and career wear designed and produced in house, using all
natural and organic fabrics such cotton, silk, and linens
so nothing feels like an itchy wool sweater 2 sizes too small.
If something doesn't fit right, alterations are made on the
spot, so in other words, everything is made for YOUR comfort
and movement!
We also
offer custom made dresses for you, if you have a dress in
mind that you can't find anywhere, don’t look any
further, just make an appointment with us and we'll make
sure that your dream dress comes to reality.
Rucht
D`Oleo, owner and head designer has more than 10 years of
experience within the fashion industry, including head designer
of her house of couture in her native Dominican Republic.
She has a bachelor's degree in fashion design and has become
a successful business woman and fashion designer. Last year
she won "Best New Designer" for the Miami Fashion
Industry Awards and her designs have been featured in Aventura
Magazine, The Miami Herald and other high standing fashion
magazines in Miami. Rucht D`Oleo is also a distinguished
Alumni of Miami International University of Art and Design,
where she completed her education in fashion design.
Fresh Beauty Studio
Fresh
Beauty Studio is a complete on location makeup studio right
at your front door, photo shoot or production. Nikol Johnson
creator and founder of Fresh Beauty Studio is a veteran in
the fashion industry; after winning FORD Models "Supermodel
of America" contest for Miami in the early 1990's, she
gracefully traveled the world working in print, national commercials,
film and runway. She is an active member of Screen Actors
Guild. After a 15 year run in the modeling industry, Nikol
moved forward with her passion for skin care and cosmetics
and became a makeup artist in 1996. She has worked for Bobbi
Brown, Laura Mercier and Lancôme. She graduated from
the nationally recognized Cosmix School of makeup artistry.
She is also a licensed esthetician. Accessibility is a unique
and important aspect of Fresh Beauty Studio's services. Nikol's
expertise in skin care, cosmetics and makeup application is
available on yachts, private planes, off hours, on location
and out of state.
Visit her website at www.freshbeautystudio.com
or 954-850-1065.
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The Zed Gallery
One
of NoMi's newest galleries, the Zed Gallery is located at
783 NE 125 Street.
Contact Jorge Chirinos (JC) at 305-308-6561.
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MoCA Announces Expansion Plans
North
Miami's highly-successful Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA)
has announced an $18 million expansion plan that will triple
its exhibition space while adding a multipurpose room for performance
art and film screenings. It is expected that the project
will be complete by 2010.
The
expansion will also add an outdoor sculpture roof overlooking
the reflecting pool and a 1,500-square-foot skylit reception
lobby. Said director Bonnie Clearwater in the Miami
Herald, "It's all about being able to do more."
MoCA
opened in 1996. This expansion will be funded through
a private-public partnership, with MoCA soon to launch a capital
and endowment campaign that will include selling naming rights
to the new building. For more info on all things MoCA,
visit www.mocanomi.org.
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Trees Planted Downtown
Trees have
been planted along NE 125th Street and West Dixie Highway
corridors, replacing trees that had been considered hazardous.
The new look with a variety of Palm trees will continue downtown's
renaissance.
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NoMi Clean-Up Begins
Tony
Crapp, director of North Miami's CRA, provided this opportunity
to update everyone on the progress so far in the implementation
of our Phase I of the Commercial Corridor Improvement Program
(CCIP)
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Downtown
Projects Approved!
The
North Miami city council has approved several new projects
designed to improve the aesthetics of the Downtown NoMi corridor.
Here is a recap:
* Pressure cleaning of the brick pavers on the sidewalks and
plazas, including one "deep cleaning" and one regular
cleaning. Work will be performed on the weekend to minimize
disruption to businesses. The cleanings will occur during
August and September.
* Repair and improve the fountain located in the plaza between
NE 6th Avenue and West Dixie Highway. Water will finally run
again!
* Remove the mahogany trees that pose problems with leave
and bird droppings. Trim back others where necessary.
* Install 53 trash receptacles in the downtown area.
* Remove all concrete furniture located along NE 125 Street,
between NE 6th and 8th Courts. Fill in area with plants, sand,
and/or new pavement.
The
council also awarded a grant not to exceed $70,000 to La Baguette,
located at 680 NE 127 Street, for a facade renovation. This
money comes from the federal Community Development Block Grant
program. It will allow one of the most-visible businesses
in the area to spruce up their building.
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Resolution
Establishing Sidewalk Cafes Passes
The
North Miami city council has passed a groundbreaking resolution
allowing sidewalk cafes on city rights-of-way. This is a giant
leap forward for our city and I expect it to help boost restaurants,
especially in the NoMi arts district.
Sidewalk cafes provide a unique environment
for relaxation and dining. Our new legislation allows for
outdoor seating while providing standards that protect the
safety of customers. Proof of insurance must be provided by
the city to the dining establishment, as must drawings depicting
the layout of the proposed dining area. Permits must also
be attained, but the first year of the permit is free. There
will be a $50 annual renewal fee every year thereafter.
The ordinance was co-sponsored by Mayor Burns and myself.
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Commercial
Facade Rehab Program Set
In order to help improve local
commercial corridors, the city of North Miami Facade Program
offers financial incentives to property owners of eligible
commercial buildings to complete a facade rehab program.
The program offers a grant of 50% of the approved projects
cost up to $45,000 per building. In addition, buildings with
5 contiguous storefronts or more may be eligible for an additional
$5,000. Since the program is intended to primarily assist
small businesses, projects must not exceed a total budget
of $350,000.
The city will make grant payments (in the form of reimbursement)
during the duration of the project, after completion of roughly
25%, 50%, 75%, and at the completion of a qualified project.
Projects must be approved prior to beginning construction
to participate in the program. Interested parties may apply
through the Planning Department by calling 305-893-6511.
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Savino
& Miller Design Studio
12345
NE 6th Ave
North Miami, FL 33161
Tel. 305.895.9082
Fax 305.892.9083
E-mail: barry@savinomiller.com
http://www.savinomiller.com
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NoMi
Legislation Wins Approval
In recent weeks, the city council
has approved three pieces of legislation I proposed. Since
they directly impact NoMi, I wanted to tell you about them:
•
Prohibiting the Use of Paint Window Covering that Exceeds
25% of the Total – This makes it illegal for businesses
to paint-over their windows, as one near city hall recently
did. There are also storefronts covered with adhesive stickers
and/or adhesive reflective material that are aesthetically
undesirable. The ordinance requires storefronts to maintain
at least 75% of the window frontage with see-through visibility
at all times.
• Prohibiting Liquor Packaging Businesses in the Downtown
Overlay Arts District (NoMi) – Though restaurants can
still sell liquor, packaging stores can not open in the area.
• Creating a section to our Nusiance Ordinances entitled
“Private Property Nuisance Abatement” –
This specifically requires owners of properties that are termite-infested
to take immediate steps to get rid of the termites. This helps
adjoining property storefronts who previously were powerless
if a neighbor with termites refused to tent.
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Heirlooms
of Tomorrow Inc at 662 N.E. 125 St
Phonee: 305-899-0920
Email them at: hot_gifts@bellsouth.net
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The
Ambrosino Gallery, located at 769 NE 125 Street.
Gallery hours are: Wed, Thur, Fri
11-2, 3-6pm and Sat 12-5pm.
Call 305-891-5577 for details.
Email them at:AmbrosinoGallery@aol.com
Visit his site at: www.ambrosinogallery.com
or check his current exhibition at:
http://hometown.aol.com/ambrosinogallery/
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Belvair
for Modern Living at 859 NE 125th Street.
Open Thursday thru Saturday,
Noon - 6 pm.
Email at belvair@hotmail.com
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Vermillion
Gallery at 765 NE 125 Street.
Phone them at 305-893-7800.
Dealing in 20th Century furnishings, and fine art, circa 1920s-1960s.
Web: http://www.galleryvermillion.com
or email at susancutler@earthlink.net
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Visit
the Luna Star!
The
great Luna Star Cafe, located
at 775 NE 125 St., has been named
"Best Coffeehouse" by
the Miami New Times newspaper. Luna Star is very
deserving of this recognition!
Luna is open Tuesday thru Sunday, from
10:00 am till 2:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays and
w eekdays till midnight.
Check out their web site at: http://members.aol.com/luna13star/index.html
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M-Ensemble
Dance Company -
Florida's oldest established
African-American theater company offering musical, contemporary,
classical and original plays; theater workshops for children
and adults; and special vibrant presentations for Kwanzaa
and Black Music Month. 12320 West Dixie Hwy.
Web: http://www.mensemble.com
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Deborah
Grey Mitchell Photography -
For all your photography needs.
Also home to an art and exhibition gallery.
12345 West Dixie Highway.
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Performing
Arts Network Opens North Miami Home
The
widely known and respected Performing Arts Network (PAN) has
opened a new home at 13126 West Dixie Hwy. PAN
has long been considered a cultural hub for arts activity
as well as a laboratory for new artists and new work.
Among other things, they offer an array of dance classes for
children and adults.
We are extremely excited to have PAN
as part of our city. For more information on their programs,
call 305-899-7730 or email
PANMiami@aol.com
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Downtown
Arts Overlay District
Our
newly created Downtown Overlay District is in place. Its
intent is to help create an official forum for artists and entertainers
to demonstrate their crafts and provide various ambiance to
residents.
The boundaries run from the west on NE 4th Avenue to the east
on NE 12th Avenue. On the south, it begins on NE 123 Street
and continues north to NE 126 Street.
However, it does run north along West Dixie Highway, from 125
to 135 Streets.
Arts-related businesses in the Overlay District are eligible
to apply for funding assistance under our Downtown Assistance
Fund (see article above).
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Artists
Get Break on NE 125 St.
Artists
hoping to start a business in our downtown area get a financial
break. New occupational license fees are in effect,
allowing artists and antique dealers to get licenses for less
money.
Antique and art dealers pay only
$25.00 annually, down from the old fee of $77.00.
Museums and art galleries pay only $10.00.
I feel these reductions will help our downtown revitilazation.
Museum
of Contemporary Art
Located
at 770 NE 125 Street, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA)
opened its
building in February, 1996.
The 23,000 square foot structure is a site for discovering
new artists, contemplating the work of
contemporary masters, and learning about our living cultural
heritage. MoCA maintains an active exhibition schedule,
presenting 8 to 10 exhibitions annually.
Visit their web site
at http://www.mocanomi.com
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