Monday, June 9

Food And Wine On The Internet
Tune into WSFG online-radio from 11am to noon to hear special food and wine related guests as they join hosts Simone Diament and Carole Kotkin. http://southfloridagourmet.com/newsite/talkradio.html

Ponce Business Lunch
The Ponce Business Association meets every Monday (except holidays) for lunch at JohnMartin's Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile, at noon. The guest speaker will be Joseph Tenhagen, owner of Joseph W. Tenhagen Gemstones. He will speak on: "Gemology and Jewelry in Miami." His office is in the Seybold Building, Miami's version of New York's Diamond Exchange. Besides doing court approved jewelry appraisals, as a GIA graduate gemologist, Mr. Tenhagen grades diamonds and identifies gems. GIA stands for Gemological Institute of America, the gold standard worldwide for grading diamonds and identifying natural gemstones for the jewelry trade and gem collectors. Lunch is $20 for members and $22 for guests. Call 305-443-7973. http://www.PonceAssociation.org

Shakra Monday Specials:
Shakra will come to your office or home to administer Chair Massages for a special rate of $70 (this special rate applies for locations within one mile from Shakra). Visit their beautiful and serene Yoga Studio for Yoga for Lunch at all levels from 12:15 to 1pm, for Body Sculpting at all levels from 5:15 to 6:15pm to stretch and tone your lower back and abdominal area, Hatha Yoga at all levels from 6:15 to 7:30pm and for Belly Dancing at intermediate level from 7:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy their Zen-style and fully equipped locker rooms as well as class props for free. The first class for new students (Florida Residents) is always free at Shakra Relaxation Oasis, 271 Alhambra Circle. Call 305-774-1355. http://www.shakramiami.com

Learn To Swim At Historic Venetian Pool
Lessons are taught to children 5 years and older during the mornings Monday through Friday. Adults lessons are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7pm. The pool charges $42 for the two week sessions. Adult Lessons are offered: June 10 to June 19, July 1 to July 10, July 22 to July 31. The Venetian Aquatic Club is a volunteer organization which has been teaching swimming lessons to children and adults at the Venetian Pool for almost 50 years. Venetian Pool is at 2701 DeSoto Blvd. Call Jeaneen Bell, Venetian Aquatic Club. Call 305-460-5306. http://www.venetianpool.com

The New Deal in South Florida
The New Deal sought to restore national economic strength in part by reallocating resources and restructuring local landscapes. Few parts of the country were transformed as significantly as South Florida. The New Deal in South Florida (University Press of Florida, $29.95) explores the impact of a wide variety of New Deal projects on the region. Heavily illustrated, the book offers historians and enthusiasts of Florida history a unique perspective on South Florida's growth during the 1930s, revealing how Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Miami, and other communities were permanently altered by the impact of New Deal programs. Editors John Stuart and John Stack's work highlights the importance of New Deal projects to the area's development into one of the nation's premier urban districts and tourist destinations. Meet the authors at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 6pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Martini Monday At The Biltmore Bar
The weekly Martini Monday is an event dedicated to the most chic of cocktails for the choicest of singles at the Biltmore Bar featuring half price Belvedere Vodka, Ciroc Vodka, and Smirnoff Vodka. The hotel's resident expert mixologists have developed a menu of Martinis unlike any other at the Biltmore Bar, 1200 Anastasia, starting at 6pm every Monday. Call 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Royal Poinciana Fiesta Event
Miami's oldest continuously running festival, the Royal Poinciana Fiesta will take place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Road at 7pm. There will be a tram tour of Fairchild and naming of the Royal Poinciana Fiesta Queen and Court, with a wine and cheese reception and music from the Joe Donato Jazz Band. This free event also includes honoring the recipient of the annual Larry Schokman Book Award. Call Carol Vannorrbeeck of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society at 305-258-1086. http://www.tfts.org

Rick Bragg: Prince of Frogtown
In this final volume of the beloved American saga that began with All Over but the Shoutin' and continued with Ava's Man, Rick Bragg closes his circle of family stories with an unforgettable tale about fathers and sons inspired by his own relationship with his ten-year-old stepson. The Prince of Frogtown (Knopf, $24) documents a mesmerizing journey back in time to the lush Alabama landscape of Rick's youth, to Jacksonville's one-hundred-year-old mill, the town's blight and salvation; and to a troubled, charismatic hustler coming of age in its shadow, Rick's father, a man bound to bring harm even to those he truly loves. With candor, insight, tremendous humor, and the remarkable gift for descriptive storytelling on which he made his name, Bragg delivers a brilliant and moving rumination on the lives of boys and men, a poignant reflection on what it means to be a father and a son. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Spoken Word Open Mic Night At The Grape
Stop in to your favorite wine bar at the Village Of Merrick Park for a great assortment of wines by the glass or the bottle, plus great food. Each Monday night from 8pm to close, enjoy an evening of poetry, spoken word, or whatever is on your mind. Come ready to speak up. Meet up with friends at The Grape for a great time every time. Call 305-444-WINE. http://www.yourgrape.com

Fritz And Franz Monday Specials
The Fritz And Franz Bierhaus at 60 merrick Way will once again be open every Monday with a fresh oven roasted Chicken with mixed salad plate special for $14.95. Call 305-774-0883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Acoustic Music Showcase And Wheat Beer At JohnMartin's
John Brown hosts the weekly acoustic music showcase, and special $5 pricing on JohnMartin's Wheat Beer each Sunday evening at JohnMartin's Irish Pub, 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-445-3777. http://www.johnmartins.com

In The Biz Party At The Bar
Are you in the hospitality business? Come to The Bar for an industry-only special event, featuring a Live DJ, Super-Sized Drinks, $2 Jager Shots, $3 Draft Beer, and lots of free stuff at 172 Giralda. Call 305-442-2730. http://www.gablesthebar.com