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Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
These Coral Gables spots could get an Art Basel makeover for Miami Art Week
Some Art Basel flair is coming to the Gables. The city plans to transform the inside of Coral Gables hotels and other buildings, such as the public library or City Hall, into works of art during Miami Art Week. The makeovers will be part of a new public art project, 'Intervals,' that will roll out in December during the annual weeklong festivities that draw thousands to Miami and Miami Beach for Art Basel, a world-renowned art fair that showcases thousands of galleries and artists. While Coral Gables has previously commissioned exhibits to align with Miami Art Week, this time around the city is working with Miami galleries that participate in Art Basel to find five professional artists who will incorporate their artistic vision into five public spaces across the city, according to Catherine Cathers, the city's arts and culture coordinator. The concept of 'Intervals' is similar to the 'No Vacancy, Miami Beach' collection that for the past several years has paired local artists with Miami Beach hotels to turn their walls, floors, lobbies and other spaces into temporary art exhibits. 'I think that we'll really be surprised by what the artists come up with,' Cathers told the Miami Herald in a phone interview this week. 'They're problem solvers, they're creatives, so they go into a space and they see things that maybe you or I wouldn't see initially.' Coral Gables commissioners approved up to $110,000 in funding from the city's art fund to support the 'Intervals' public art series, which will run from December through January. A trolley route is also in the works to make it easier for people to tour all of the city's 'Intervals' sites. 'It's an opportunity that will bring many people to the community,' and draw more customers to local businesses, Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago said during a recent City Commission meeting. Coral Gables, which is celebrating its centennial this year, has pushed to enhance and promote the city's arts and culture scene through its Art in Public Places program for more than a decade. Sometimes, its Instagrammable art pieces go viral, such as U.K. artist Luke Jerram's traveling 'Museum of the Moon,' which saw a large detailed moon over Ponce Circle Park in 2023, and the colorful Umbrella Sky that drew crowds in 2018 to Giralda Plaza. The city often rolls out new art around Miami Art Week. Some are temporary installations, such as artist Kiki Smith's 'Blue Night,' which featured suspended animal constellations made from transparent blue Plexiglas and included an augmented reality experience. That was commissioned by the city specifically for its 2021 'Illuminate Coral Gables' interactive project that transformed downtown Coral Gables into a free outdoor museum. Other pop-up installations are later purchased by the city to become permanent exhibits and are sometimes officially recognized by Art Basel, such as the speech balloon signs that are spread out across Miracle Mile (when it's not storm season) as part of artist Hank Willis Thomas' 'The Truth Is I Welcome You' installation. While details on the city's new 'Intervals' project are still being ironed out, some names and locations are already being floated. Cathers told commissioners the city could potentially work with Miami galleries David Castillo Gallery, Central Fine, Piero Atchugarry Gallery, Fredric Snitzer Gallery and Spinello Projects. As for locations, the Plaza Coral Gables — home to the Loews Coral Gables Hotel — has expressed interest in hosting a VIP Art Basel event that will give attendees the opportunity to meet and talk with the 'Intervals' artists, according to Cathers. Other locations that could potentially get the Art Basel makeover include the historic Biltmore hotel, City Hall, the Coral Gables Branch Library, Hotel Colonade, Hyatt Regency, Aloft, Courtyard by Marriott and the city's adult activity center. 'Intervals' will be a way to 'highlight Coral Gables as the city of the arts,' said Cathers, and give an opportunity for people 'to be exposed to the arts' in a new way.
Entrepreneur
30-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
'Original Shark' Kevin Harrington Selects Ten Innovative, Disruptive Founders
Kevin Harrington has invested in several innovative and disruptive founders over the years. Here, Kevin has handpicked ten founders who are shaking things up. You're reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Ben Gulak Networked Artistic Learning Algorithm (NALA) is an AI-driven art tech startup founded in 2020 by Benjamin (Ben) Gulak, a MIT graduate with a degree in Computer Science and Data Econometrics, and a lifelong passion for art. NALA is transforming how people discover and purchase art by leveraging advanced recommender engine technology to connect artists directly with the people most likely to love their work based on individual preferences, while cutting out all the middlemen. Ben's rare blend of technical acumen and creative passion began with his own success as an artist. His paintings were exhibited in professional fine art galleries and sold during Miami Art Week at shows like Scope and Context. Experiencing the barriers of the traditional art world firsthand, he envisioned a data-powered platform to open the market and make art more accessible for both artists and collectors. Built on the world's largest fine art database, NALA analyzes user behavior, preferences, and contextual cues to deliver personalized art recommendations, eliminating the traditional gatekeeping of galleries. This democratized model empowers emerging and underrepresented artists to reach global audiences directly, while collectors discover artwork they genuinely love without sorting through irrelevant content or facing high-pressure sales tactics. Ben is actively collaborating with national Departments of Arts and Culture to onboard artists who previously lacked access to the global marketplace, bringing fresh talent to the art world. Robel Yemane Robel Yemane is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur whose career spans architecture, real estate, marketing, transportation, and community building. Born in Sudan and raised in St. Louis after his family immigrated to the U.S., Robel's journey is defined by resilience, adaptability, and impact. After earning architecture degrees, including graduate study in Australia, he launched his career during the 2009 recession, navigating job instability with determination. From working in call centers and warehouses to teaching engineers in Eritrea, every step prepared him for entrepreneurship. Today, Robel is the co-founder of Core Design Impact, a human-centered architecture and engineering firm, and founder of Marathon Real Estate, which focuses on development, acquisitions, and capital investment. He also co-leads The Lead Code, a creative marketing agency, and co-operates Open Ground Collective, an educational real estate platform with monthly speaking panels. Beyond business, Robel is also committed to building a wellness community. He co-founded Soleties Run Club and Sole&Sip, creating inclusive, experience-based spaces for authentic connection. His work is rooted in purpose, shaped by his immigrant background and a desire to uplift others. For Robel, success isn't just personal; it's about helping others see what's possible. Eugene Manley SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) Foundation is a New York City-based nonprofit led by Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., a first-generation scholar from Detroit. The foundation works to remove obstacles that prevent individuals from entering and advancing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical (STEMM) fields while helping patients access essential information and quality cancer care. SCHEQ offers mentorship programs aimed at supporting scholars who often face challenges due to limited networks and resources. Its health initiatives focus on improving patient education and care for communities that have historically faced barriers in the medical system, drawing on the founder's own experience managing chronic health issues. By emphasizing partnership, clear communication, and practical solutions, SCHEQ strives to create lasting improvements in STEMM education and cancer care, ensuring that more people can achieve their goals and receive the support they need. Anita Davidson Creative BioTherapeutics (CBT) is a growing biotech company focused on developing innovative biologics for treatment-resistant and recurrent cancers. Co-founded by Dr. Donald Davidson and Anita Davidson, CBT takes a novel approach by investigating the root causes of drug resistance and immune evasion, the two major challenges in oncology. Its lead candidate, CBT300, is a first-in-class biologic currently in preclinical development. Designed as a monotherapy platform, CBT300 is being studied for its ability to support the immune system in fighting back against aggressive, late-stage cancers. Unlike many current therapies, early data suggest CBT300 may offer a favorable safety profile and flexibility for lone use or with standard treatments. CBT's research emphasizes conditions with limited options, aiming to offer new hope for patients facing relapsing or difficult-to-treat disease. With a science-first philosophy, CBT strives to push beyond conventional treatment models to address some of the toughest unmet needs in cancer care. Ashton Tate Glory to Glory Fitness, founded by Ashton Tate, has been transforming health education with its F.O.R.M. Curriculum, a comprehensive, values-based program designed to make wellness accessible, practical, and sustainable for students across the U.S. Built around four pillars: Functional Fitness, Optimal Nourishment, Rest and Recovery, and Multiplied Maintenance, the curriculum empowers educators and homeschool families to teach students how to build healthy habits for life. With a mission to provide quality health education for every student in America, this fitness company simplifies complex health concepts into fun, engaging, and actionable lessons. The platform focuses on underserved communities and aims to equip the next generation with the tools they need for long-term well-being. Beyond physical health, the company seeks to inspire hope and purpose, grounded in a commitment to bring glory to God through every aspect of its work. Glory to Glory Fitness is a movement toward lasting health change. David Johnson Resolution Financial Advisors is a boutique firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in the resolution of businesses facing end-of-life challenges. Serving boards, executives, investors, and lenders nationwide, Resolution offers expertise in structured exits, insolvency alternatives, and orderly asset dispositions, prioritizing (1) value recovery and (2) orderly wind downs. The firm specializes in a range of financial and legal tools such as Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors (ABCs), foreclosures, receiverships, and bankruptcy proceedings. Beyond advisory services, Resolution often acts as a fiduciary agent, managing responsibilities on behalf of boards to protect officers and directors. Founded in 2024 by seasoned professionals David M. Johnson, CFA, CIRA, Molly Froschauer, Esq., Jeffrey Klausner, CPA, and Ryan Small, the firm combines over 60 years of collective experience in financial advisory, restructuring, and insolvency. Resolution's mission centers on providing portfolio managers with trusted, expert execution aimed at delivering improved outcomes for all stakeholders involved. Peter Zerzan Peter Zerzan is an award-winning independent film director known for his compelling short films blending action, thriller, and drama. Transitioning from a career as a political organizer, Peter brings a unique storytelling perspective shaped by real-world experience and a strong work ethic. His debut short, Election Night, drew on his background to create a realistic portrayal of political life, earning accolades and festival screenings, including at the TCL Chinese Theater. His second film, The Extraction, is a suspenseful action thriller set in San Francisco's neighborhoods, further showcasing his ability to craft engaging narratives on limited resources. Peter even expanded his horizons recently, with a short romance set shot at India's famous Portuguese-influenced architectural state, Goa. Now focused on developing his first feature film, Peter aims to bring fresh energy and thoughtful preparation to the action genre. Committed to efficiency and collaboration, he values clear vision and teamwork on set. With his growing recognition and passion for filmmaking, Peter Zerzan continues to carve a distinctive path in an evolving industry. Brent Kruel BioFunctional Health Solutions (BHS) is a regenerative workforce healthcare company, leveraging science-backed innovation to radically transform employee health and employer costs. Founded in 2007, BHS has saved organizations and individuals millions by preventing surgeries and workers' comp claims, targeting the root causes of pain, fatigue, and dysfunction, before they escalate. Led by combat veteran and healthcare innovator Brent Kruel, BHS has an unmatched fusion of advanced diagnostics, MIT-validated AI, and precision regenerative therapies, powered by proprietary dosing calculators and clinical-grade devices manufactured exclusively for BHS's own ecosystem. The result is a biochemistry-optimized care that is highly personalized, measurably effective, and radically different from the reactive sick-care model most Americans are used to. With insurance integration already in place across major carriers, BHS enables employers to offer its advanced services without increasing plan costs, amplifying value while improving outcomes. This allows companies to redirect existing healthcare dollars toward therapies that actually reduce claims, elevate performance, and restore health. From Fortune 500 worksites to small businesses, BHS delivers care onsite, virtually, and via mobile clinics through therapies like photobiomodulation, molecular hydrogen, hormone optimization, and brain-body recovery systems. Weekly onsite clinical visits, telehealth, lab panels, remote diagnostics, and 1-on-1 coaching combine into a unified, results-driven model. Jeff Lam Dignity Living, led by CEO Jeff Lam, is redefining residential care for developmentally disabled adults by combining compassionate support with thoughtful business practices. The company operates homes offering 24/7 care in welcoming, home-like environments designed to promote independence through everyday activities like cooking, shopping, and managing finances. Each residence is freshly renovated with modern furnishings, creating a warm, comfortable setting that contrasts with traditional institutional care. Founded on the principle that every individual deserves dignity and a meaningful life, Dignity Living emphasizes social connection through group activities and outings. Currently managing two homes with plans to expand, the organization aims to raise industry standards and improve the quality of life for its residents. Jeff's personal journey, from refugee roots to entrepreneur, drives his mission to build a legacy of respect and care, ensuring that those they serve are valued as active participants in their communities. Andrew Zetterholm MegaRhino is a trusted eCommerce solutions partner that helps small and mid-sized businesses succeed on Amazon. Founded by Andrew Zetterholm in 2016, the company began as a third-party seller, giving its team firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities within the Amazon ecosystem. Leveraging this experience, MegaRhino evolved into a full-service marketing and brand management agency. Today, it supports clients with account management, listing optimization, catalog maintenance, content creation, advertising strategy, and broader business consulting. Andrew, who holds an MBA and has over two decades of small business experience, leads the company with a hands-on, strategic approach. MegaRhino's commitment to data-driven decision-making and tailored solutions has earned it recognition from brands across the pet, health, and outdoor sectors. Whether optimizing listings or defending against counterfeiters, the team ensures every client is positioned for scalable, sustainable growth in the digital marketplace.
Miami Herald
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Miami workshop seeks to answer the question ‘what's really immersive'?
Projected renderings of the works of Van Gogh, Monet, and Michelangelo surround the museumgoer. Bubbles release cloud forms covering participants at another museum. A theater performance in a motel brings the audience in as part of the play's world putting them in active role that furthers the story. Dancers create choreography in step with the ocean communing with the environment. These are the new wave of arts experiences and the buzzword is everywhere — 'immersive.' Some are true to form while others merely borrow elements from the immersive playbook but don't fully deliver. Tanya Bravo, who began Juggerknot Theatre Company in 1999 in Miami, has been focused entirely on producing immersive theater for the past 10 years. Now she's hoping to make Miami a center of learning for the future of the arts genre. From Thursday, June 26 through Sunday, June 29, Juggerknot Theatre Company and Live Arts Miami Dade College will co-produce the first annual 'Miami Immersive Intensive (MMI)' with most programming taking place at The Idea Center on Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus. 'We want to position Miami as a global hub for immersive storytelling,' says Bravo. 'That's not happening anywhere else. We have the people here who want to learn it, but you also have the people here who want to teach it.' While workshops and speakers are mostly relegated to those participating in the MMI conference, there are some opportunities for the public to get a feel for what true immersion is about. On opening night, Thursday, June 26, a multimedia experience, created by the French transmedia collective Le Clair Obscur, places the audience in a suspended space-time at the Frost Museum of Science in collaboration with another 'putting Miami on the map' organization, FilmGate, who each year produces a convergence of the latest happening in film and technology during Miami Art Week. Other open-to-the-public activities are a virtual workshop from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27, with Lauren Storr, senior producer at Punchdrunk, the creators of the groundbreaking 'Sleep No More.' The reimagining of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' invited audiences to explore a story at their own pace wandering throughout New York's McKittrick Hotel. After a 14 year run, 'Sleep No More' closed in January but it is legendary for how it attracted return audiences in a true-form immersion experience where no two experiences were alike. At 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 28, in The Art Lab at MDC Wolfson Campus is a screening of the documentary 'Meow Wolf: Origin Story,' about the mind-bending art collective that has become a phenomenon. With its flagship installation 'House of Eternal Return' in Santa Fe, which combined art, technology and storytelling, they've now expanded to Las Vegas, Houston, and Denver, with more exhibition spaces on the way. Alexandro Renzo, 'Meow Wolf's' creative director will be part of a question-and-answer session. 'They were a group of scrappy visual artists in Santa Fe who were creating these immersive walk-through visual experiences that have completely blown up. This is the story of how the collective started,' says Bravo. It was from her own experience in New York participating in the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman's LAByrinth Theater Company's week-and-a-half-long workshop that the idea of an intensive such as MMI brewed for years. Bravo had taken a break from theater, working in corporate America, when she attended LAByrinth's intensive. She ended up being in a show produced by PopUp Theatrics, run by the now Yale School of Drama program chair Tamilla Woodard. 'It was this one-person-at-a-time immersive show that took place in the Lower East Side in Manhattan, and you would go through retail locations and different spaces and learn about them. And when I experienced that, I was like, this is what I want to do. This is the future of theater. This is what we need right now.' She returned to Miami, connected with an old friend Juan C. Sanchez, who had written a play called 'Paradise Motel' and they turned it into the immersive real-time theater experience, 'Miami Motel Stories.' Woodard was enlisted to direct. 'It was the first immersive piece that we did and then after that it was five years of non-stop Miami motel stories,' says Bravo. She believes that now is the time to present a deep dive for presenters to get to the core of what constitutes an immersive production. 'We are at a point where everyone wants to create 'immersive.' So, then there's a responsibility, as an organization, to train (them), we need to understand what immersive really is,' says Bravo. While there are events open to the public, the intensive is focused on those who are interested or working in the field of immersive work. 'I'm hoping that we take that buzzword and we make it a little bit more concrete for creators on how they actually do immersive,' says Bravo. For the first MMI, Bravo says about 85 percent of participants are local but they've already started planning for next year. Plans are for the MII to be held each summer to grow it into a training ground for those who want to work, or who are already working, in the immersive space. 'We are hoping it can be a magnet for people to come to Miami from everywhere,' says Kathryn Garcia, executive director of Live Arts Miami, who is co-producing the MMI with Juggerknot. 'We want to create that next level for people who are working in this field, who are trying new things and deepen their skill sets.' In additional to national speakers including keynote speaker and workshop leader MiKhael Tara Garver, founder of Culture House Immersive and director of Disney's groundbreaking 'Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser' experience, local 'experts' including Octavio Campos, choreographer and director of intermedia performance, Pioneer Winter, artistic director of Pioneer Winter Collective, France-Luce Benson, playwright, 'Miami Bus Stop Stories,' Natasha Tsakos, known for live performance in microgravity and Bravo, will be presenting workshops. Garcia stresses that with the breadth of speakers and presenters they've enlisted, there's an opportunity for variety. 'That's intentional because there's something great that happens when you let go of the borders of discipline and just bring artists together for a common person. Everyone who will be involved is interested in this particular way of storytelling, whatever the form may be,' says Garcia. 'But I also think that this genre is still growing and defining itself and maybe that's what we learn, which will keep things exciting for audiences.' If you go: WHAT: Miami Immersive Intensive: MMI WHERE: Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 315 NE 2nd Ave., Building 8, Miami WHEN: Begins at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 26 through 5 p.m., Sunday, June 29. COST: $350, MII four-day pass, $40, Punchdrunk Live Stream, $10, 'Meow Wolf Film Screening and Q&A. Does not include fees. INFO: Complete program guide at tickets at is a nonprofit media source for the arts featuring fresh and original stories by writers dedicated to theater, dance, visual arts, film, music and more. Don't miss a story at
Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
How resorts are changing in South Florida. See what's new and what's coming
South Florida How resorts are changing in South Florida. See what's new and what's coming South Florida resorts are changing with major projects and upgrades. The Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key will close for demolition and return as two sleek towers focusing on luxury residences and an updated hotel experience. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is undergoing a $100 million renovation, temporarily laying off workers as it makes updates. In Fort Lauderdale, the opening of the new Las Olas Marina brings superyacht facilities and high-end dining to the waterfront. Meanwhile, new legislation makes it easier for historic coastal hotels, particularly in Miami Beach, to be demolished, paving the way for further development. View of the piece titled 'Patria y Vida' by Cuban-American artists Antonia Wright and Rubén Millares, a large-scale light sculpture that celebrates people's right to peacefully protest including Cuba where many were sentenced to prison after the anti-government protests that took place on July 11th, 2021. This project is part of the City of Miami Beach's A No Vacancy Project in partnership with Faena Art, for the Miami Art Week 2022, on Tuesday November 12, 2022. By Pedro Portal NO. 1: DESANTIS SIGNS BILL THAT MAKES DEMOLISHING HISTORIC FLORIDA BUILDINGS EASIER Bill proponents have said the changes are crucial to ensuring that buildings are up to code near Florida's coast. | Published March 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Alexandra Glorioso The Las Olas Marina is officially open after eight years of planning and negotiating. NO. 2: SUPERYACHTS AND HIGH END RESTAURANTS: FORT LAUDERDALE UNVEILS NEW $130 MILLION MARINA It includes spaces for superyachts. | Published October 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Amanda Rosa The Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key will be demolished for two new resort and condo towers. By PATRICK FARRELL NO. 3: A SIGNATURE MIAMI LUXURY HOTEL IS CLOSING AND WILL BE REPLACED BY TWO NEW TOWERS What we know about the plans. | Published December 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by vsreeharsha@ Sreeharsha The Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne opened in 2001. By Chuck Fadely NO. 4: A MAJOR MIAMI HOTEL IS CLOSING FOR A $100M REMODEL THAT WILL LAY OFF HUNDREDS OF WORKERS Here's the timeline for the changes to a signature resort. | Published March 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Joe Jonas talks about his phone-free performance for crowd
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Pop star Joe Jonas recently performed his new single, 'Heart by Heart', for a phone-free crowd in New York, and he relished the experience. "It's been a while - actually, the last time I performed with no phones, I honestly couldn't tell you. I went to the Masters this year, and you can't bring your phone, so that was nice," he said. "And I think, once you're away from your phone for even a few hours, you're panicked sometimes - at least I am. And then you get back, and you're like, 'Okay, I'm fine, the world is still revolving, everyone was fine.'" by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo Joe acknowledged that he spends an unhealthy amount of time online. However, he also relishes disconnecting himself from the outside world from time to time, reports He said: "I'm at fault for becoming somebody that's just on a death scroll ... This is a nice reminder to just be present with your friends and family. You can shut your phone off for a few hours and hang out." Meanwhile, Joe previously said that he's been "reliving" his childhood through his children. The chart-topping star revealed that he's relishing the challenges of fatherhood, describing it as the "best feeling". Speaking at a Miami Art Week event called The Wellness Oasis, Joe shared: "As a parent myself, I'm also reliving childhood again through my kids' eyes which is just the best feeling." Joe is making a concerted effort to have "a lot of fun" as a parent. The 'Cake by the Ocean' hitmaker - who was married to Sophie between 2019 and 2024 - explained: "I'm really making sure that I'm able to have a lot of fun. "This is so amazing that we get the opportunity to be on this earth and do what we get to do. Whether it's enjoying your career, or hopefully on your way to enjoy your career, and you've got great friends and great people around you, I think really being able to tap into, hypothetically, what little Joe would really be into is having fun with whatever it is." Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
