Tuesday, June 10

Assistant Secretary of State Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.
The University of Miami's Center For Hemispheric Policy presents a special event honoring Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. The event takes place at the Hyatt Regency, 50 Alhambra Plaza in Salon AB, starting at 8am, with speaker's remarks, followed by a question and answer session. Call Isabel Artime at 305-284-9918. http://www.miami.edu/chp

Shakra Tuesday Specials:
You can have the Body of your Dreams with Vacuumtherapy (Cellulite Elimination and firming and toning of flaccid and flabby skin). Schedule your complimentary 15 minute session to see how the machine works and feels, and to receive an analysis of your problem areas. Visit their beautiful and serene Yoga Studio for Pilates at all levels from 5:30 to 6:30pm to stretch and tone your lower back and abdominal area, and Vinyasa Yoga at beginners level from 6:30 to 7:45pm. 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

Kiwanis Club Weekly Luncheon
Meeting every Tuesday for lunch in Coral Gables since 1926, the Kiwanis Club is a group of civic minded business leaders and residents that give of their time and resources to programs that benefit children, as well as recognizing outstanding public safety professionals in our community. The group meets every Tuesday at noon. Lunch is $18. Visitors are welcome. Call 305-443-3136. http://www.kiwaniscoralgables.org

Business Referral Group Lunch
BRG meets every Tuesday from noon to 1:30pm at Anacapri Restaurant, 2530 Ponce to exchange referrals, references and business contacts. Contact Eli Ristine at 305-443-1364. http://www.businessreferralgroup.org.

Live Music 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 and live music to round out the experience. Now, from 5 to 7pm Monday through Friday, enjoy 2 for 1 glasses of wines in the 1 to 6 category. Meet up with friends at The Grape for a great time every time. Call 305-444-WINE. http://www.yourgrape.com

Novecento Presents Wine Tuesdays
Every Tuesday at Novecento, 121 Alhambra Plaza, enjoy 50% off the entire wine list with dinner. Some allocated wines are excluded. Call 305-557-0900. http://www.novecento.com

Bierhaus Schnitzel Night
Schnitzel lovers unite on Tuesdays at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus for a special two for one deal on authentic chicken and pork Bavarian schnitzel with Harald's legendary potato salad from 5 to 10pm. Harald also has beer specials before 7pm at 60 Merrick Way. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Craig Johnson: Another Man's Moccasins
When the body of a young Vietnamese woman is found alongside the interstate in Absaroka County, Wyoming, sheriff Walt Longmire is determined to discover the identity of the victim and is forced to confront the horrible similarities of this murder to that of his first homicide investigation as a marine in Vietnam. To complicate matters, Virgil White Buffalo, a homeless Crow Indian, is found living in a nearby culvert and in possession of the young woman's purse. In Another Man's Moccasins (Penguin, $24.95), the fourth book in Craig Johnson's award-winning Walt Longmire series, the tough yet tender sheriff solves two murders tied in blood but separated by nearly forty years. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 6pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Havana Nights At The Biltmore
Every Tuesday at the Biltmore's Hotel's poolside restaurant enjoy Havana Night from 6 to 10pm (no passport required) featuring half off all Johnnie Walker cocktails and specialty cigars. The Cascade Poolside Bar & Grill is perched on the edge of the resort's famous 700,000-gallon swimming pool; the continent's largest resort pool. Call 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Sheila de Lemos Art Exhibit And Champagne Reception
Enjoy a display of artworks by fine art photographer Sheila de Lemos while tunes by DJ Zonzon set the pulse. Meet the artist as you sample Champagne Gosset, France's oldest Champagne house at the Biltmore Hotel's Country Club Ballroom at 7pm. The cost is free for Cellar Club members and $20 for their guests. Call 305-913-3203. http://www.thecellarclub.com

Symphonic Band's 29th Season Grand Finale Concert
The 85-member Greater Miami Symphonic Band ends its 29th Season with a program that will please the most discerning musical tastes, under the direction of Musical Director Gary Green and Conductor Robert Longfield. Selections for this concert will include music by Wagner, Stravinsky, Copland, Holst, Williams and much more. Bring the entire family and friends to this exciting concert at 8pm at Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and will be available at Gusman Concert Hall box office one hour before the performance. Call the GMSB Hotline at 305-273-SOUSA (7687). http://www.gmsb.org

Dr. Mark Brown: Conquer Back & Neck Pain
In Conquer Back and Neck Pain (Sunrise River Press, $11.95), renowned spine surgeon Dr. Mark Brown, MD, PhD, explains exactly what causes back pain and why humans are so predisposed to spinal problems. He provides a detailed questionnaire that allows you to identify which of seven types of back pain you are experiencing, and then he explains each of those types in clear and easy-to-understand language. Contrary to what you might expect from a spinal surgeon, Dr. Brown actually advocates against turning to surgery in most cases of spinal pain. In his 35 years of experience, he has found that the vast majority of back pain cases will resolve with minimal treatment. In fact, the very best thing you can do is to simply allow your body to heal itself by avoiding the many treatment pitfalls that people with back pain commonly fall into when looking for relief. Avoiding these mistakes, along with incorporating gentle aerobic exercise, will almost always allow you to "walk off" your back or neck pain naturally. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Reggae Night Specials At The Bar
It's Reggae Music Night every Tuesday at The Bar. Enjoy their selection of 48 bottled beers, 10 great brews on tap and the best comfort food at The Bar, 172 Giralda. Call 305-442-2730. http://www.gablesthebar.com