A lot to be thankful for

This month I celebrated 41 years of breast cancer free life! That is a milestone no matter how you look at it. I have never met anyone who has actually survived cancer at an early age and is still here to talk about it. I encourage all my friends to remember to do your breast self-exam and have your mamogram. Right now I have three friends who have concluded their treatment or are undergoing treatment - the statistics state 1 in 8, 3 sure seems like a whole bunch and reminds me of how diligent we must be to eradicate the disease and how important it is for us to stay on top of our health. We cannot ignore anything, don't worry about being called a hypochondriac, when your body is telling you something, listen and take heed.

I am so happy I am hear to share my insights on where to go and what to do in South Florida and beyond. I welcome your feedback, please write me at Robbie@GoToRobbieBell.Info if you want to know where to go and what to do when it comes to food, shopping and things to do.

I encourage you to do a little non-traditional shopping this year; if you are hard pressed to think of a gift for a special friend, buy them a membership to one of our local museums (Miami Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Children's Museum, Museums of Science are just a few); a general membership is typically under $50.00 and they will have a year of activities to choose from that will them busy; this is sort of the gift that keeps on giving. Don't forget there is the fabulous Jazz Roots series at the Arsht Center; that would make a fabulous gift, so if you are shopping for me, you know what I want, try Sonny Rollins as a hint.

Until next week.

Enjoy life!
Robbie

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Drop what you’re doin’

Hallendale Beach – TONIGHT – 7 pm – 3 am
Gulfstream Track – Sport of Kings Room
F.A.M.E. (Film, Fashion, Art, Music & Entertainment)
Another Louis Oliver production
Dinner reservations & bottle service: 954.457.6201
Comp $25 Casino free play – $20 Cover after 10 pm

Hollywood – Sushi Blues – 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Poppa E Live – 2009 Harrison St – 954.929.9560
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The Sound Scene

Dec. 6 – Deering Estate - 7 pm - 10 pm
Deering Estate at Cutler celebrates their 10th annual "Holiday under the Stars" outdoor concert. This years concert features Dana Paul, Wendy Pedersen, Lisanne Lyons, Nicole Yarling and the Miami String Project.
tickets or info call 305.235.1668 ext 233 or visit www.deeringestate.org.

Dec. 14 - Hollywood - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Kool & the Gang and KC & The Sunshine Band

Jan. 10 - Davie - South Florida Jazz 17th Anniversary concert series
Eldar Trio – jazz pianist
8 pm – RAMPAC 954.462.0222
southfloridajazz.org - $35

Jan. 16 - Miami – Arsht Center
Jazz Roots: A Tribute to Machito & Tito Puente
Latin Jazz all-stars celebrate these two great musicians
305.949.6722 – arshtcenter.org - $45-$125


Jan. 22 - Miami – Arsht Center
Wynton Marsalis
305.808.7446, ConcertFla.org

Jan. 30 - Miami Beach - Fillmore Miami Beach
John Legend, Estelle, Andre 3000, Bandy & Kanye West
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Community Connections

Dec. 5 - 7-9 pm
Florida Memorial 2nd Annual Music Program Scholarship
Albert & Sadie Smith Conference Center
15890 NW 42nd Ave, Miami Gardens – 305.626.3128

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Weekly Happenings

Miami Lakes
Tuesdays
The Alibi Restaurant & Martini Bar – 8:30 pm
The Band with No Name
7357 Miami Lakes Drive – 305.823.0440

North Bay Village
Fridays
Barchetta on the Bay
4 Play Fridays - Ron Gibbs & Jawan Strader along with 103.5 host a Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Party
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Dance

Dec. 5 – 8 pm – 2 am
Jim Berry presents the South Florida Steppers 4th Annual Black & Red Affair – Ramada Hollywood Beach Resort - $35.00 - 305.259.6217