Friday, September 12

South Florida Arts Beat On WLRN
Tune in at 1pm to WLRN 91.3 FM to hear Ed Bell's South Florida Arts Beat program to stay abreast of cultural events in our community. You can also listen live on the internet. http://www.wlrn.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. Visit their Wine Seller, where you can choose from over 140 different wines by the bottle, and take advantage of 3-SUM: Their 3 bottle case, where you can save 15-20%. Call 305-444-WINE. http://www.yourgrape.com

Happy Hour on the Bierhaus Plaza
It's Happy Hour on the Plaza at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way with two for one drinks from 5 to 7pm. Order the famous Bierhaus Burger, one of the best Burgers in Town, or Louisiana Fish fry with Harald's legendary potato salad or fries. Enjoy live entertainment outdoors from 6 to 10pm, featuring CryWolf. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

International Fridays at Uva Lounge
It's Happy Hour from 5 to 8pm at Uva Restaurant and Lounge, 2626 Ponce, with 2-for-1 drinks and world music by Eddie Alexander. Call 305-476-8111. http://www.uvanights.com

Ladies' Night At The Bar
Coral Gables' legacy pub presents drink specials: ladies can drink well drinks and Yuengling on draft for free from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Enjoy the 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

Shakra Friday Specials
All Massages and Facial Services are 20% off at Shakra Relaxation Oasis. Check the website, and book your service now before there are no appointments left. Offers expire September 30th. Visit their beautiful and serene Yoga Studio for Basic Yoga at beginners level from 5:30 to 6:45pm Enjoy their Zen and fully equipped locker rooms as well as class props for free. The first class for new students (FL Residents) is always free at Shakra Relaxation Oasis, 271 Alhambra Circle. Call 305-774-1355. http://www.shakramiami.com

Art Night In South Miami
Friday is Art Night is South Miami from 6 to 9pm, with live Jazz, complimentary wine and cheese at participating businesses. The event is funded and hosted by Trendy Jendy boutique. Call 305-740-8008.

Free Italian Wine Tasting At Gusto Fino
You're invited to join me for another delightful taste of fine Italian wines Friday evening, featuring some delicious new wines to kick-off the Fall wine tasting season. The Italian Red Zin (Primitivo) is full bodied with a rich deep dark cherry color. You almost need utensils to drink this wine, and yet its incredibly smooth. Other wines include a Super Tuscan called Taneto (a triple blended wine) and two favorites from Abruzzo: Montepulciano and a Chardonnay. Plus Antonio will be playing a classic Italian film on the big screen and passing around some delicious ciabatta pizza samples. Food will be available for purchase from a limited event menu. Join me and our gracious host Antonio at Gusto Fino Italian Delicacies from 6:30 to 8:30pm for a lovely tasting event. Invite a friend to join you and start off your Friday evening together in Coral Gables at Gusto Fino. Call 305-444-0504. http://GustoFinoDeli.com

Friday Night Wine Tasting Series at Christabelle's Quarter
Meet up with friends for a special tasting event hosted by wine educator Barry Alberts at the La Boheme Patio located on the third floor of the gorgeous Christabelle's Quarter, 3157 Commodore Plaza from 7 to 9:30pm featuring international wine selections. The cost is $15 per person and there is no need to RSVP. Call 305-793-3120.

Live Music In The B&B Courtyard
Enjoy live music in the beautiful Mediterranean courtyard Friday night from 7 to 11pm at Books and Books, 265 Aragon. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Rock And Roll at JohnMartin's
Friday evening is Rock 'n' Roll night at JohnMartin's, with the best local bands. Meet up with friends, enjoy some good pub food and refreshments and dance to your favorite tunes all night at 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-445-3777. http://www.johnmartins.com

Screen On The Green At University
Enjoy an alfresco cinema experience on the University green with a double feature movie event, starting at 8pm with Bee Movie. Jerry Seinfeld stars in this animated comedy as recent college grad Barry B. Benson, a worker bee stuck in a dead-end job making honey. When he learns that anyone can buy honey right of the grocer's shelves, he files a lawsuit against the human race to stop them from stealing the bees' precious nectar. Renee Zellweger, John Goodman, Matthew Broderick and Chris Rock are among the all-star cast members who contribute their vocal talents. Then at 10pm, it's Transformers. From executive producer Steven Spielberg and based on the successful cartoon from the '80s comes a thrilling battle between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. When their epic struggle comes to Earth, all that stands between the Decepticons and ultimate power is a clue held by young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf). Unaware that he is mankind's last chance for survival, Sam and Bumblebee, an Autobot disguised as a car, are in a heart-pounding race against an enemy unlike anything anyone has seen before. This event is free. Everyone is invited. Call 305-284-5500.

Irvine Welsh: Crime
In the wake of a nasty child-murder case, Detective Inspector Ray Lennox of the Edinburgh PD has suffered a full-scale breakdown. He's been placed on leave for mental re-tuning and takes off for a few days of sun in Miami. From there, Crime (Norton, $24.95) becomes an unmistakably Welshian (as in author Irvine Welsh, of Trainspotting fame) blend of the macabre and the psychologically astute, as Lennox faces a dwindling supply of anti-depressants, a bridal-magazine toting fiancee who wants him to think seriously about floral arrangements, and some coke-happy locals who lead him back into old habits. Is he really in the right shape to be playing knight-errant to a terrified ten-year-old girl? Will his best instincts and worst judgments get them both killed, or find him the redemption he seeks? After Party at White Room, presented by Map Magazine, Bombay Sapphire, W.W. Norton and Books & Books. 1306 North Miami Avenue starting at 10pm. Free admission and martinis for all who say "Crime." Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Titanic Presents Live Music
Enjoy great live music, good food and drinks, featuring well-brewed beer on tap at Titanic Restaurant and Bar, 5813 Ponce. The music stars at 10pm. Call 305-667-ALES. http://www.TitanicBrewery.com