WEBSTER WEEKEND
The Webster doesnt skip a beat in summer. The luxury emporium hosts a trunk show for Maor, a new fine jewelry line by Israeli designer Maor Cohen, on July 22. Unisex, minimal pieces, which start at $700, feature several hues of 18K gold, as well as white and black diamonds. Their galaxy-inspired names (Solstice, Tilted Axis) convey deeper meaning. Jewelry fans may already be familiar with the Los Angeles-based residents first line, M. Cohen. Premium denim brand Agolde collaborates with hip-hop singer A$AP Ferg on a second capsule collection. Preview Fall 2017s denim, such as a skinny jean and straight-leg cuts, tees and tracksuits with custom graphics depicting his personal journey. Need something sweet? Photographer Gray Malins limited-edition boxes are filled with Ladure macarons in seasonal flavors.
1220 Collins Avenue; tel. 305.674.7899; thewebster.us
PIAF TO PERFECTION
dith Piaf, the little sparrow, flies into town for the U.S. premiere of a new biographical musical. The French chanteuse who made a name for herself in cabarets around Paris is the tragic yet brilliant subject of Venezuelan writer Leonardo Padrns script, simply titled Piaf. The hit sold out for two seasons in Caracas before traveling here courtesy of Miami New Drama (MiND) at Colony Theatre. Venezuelan actress and musical star Mariaca Semprn (cast in the 2016 film Bird Songs from Amazonia) takes on the challenging role in alternating English and Spanish performances but singing Piafs legendary songs18 totalin their original French. Tonights debut kicks off the summer season and appointment of MiNDs new executive director, Florencia Jimenez-Marcos. Performances run Thursday-Sunday through July 30.
1040 Lincoln Road; tel. 800.211.1414; colonymb.org; miaminewdrama.org
HEALTHY HANGOUT
Miami is on a major veggie kick these days. Last week, we featured Todd Ericksons new vegan eatery, GLAM, on the mainland. Now Soul Tavern, the citys first vegetarian gastro-pub, comes to South Beachs Sunset Harbour. Its founder, a Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, based the menu on the ancient Chinese theory of the five elementswood, fire, earth, metal and waterto balance health. They appear as themed salads, such as Earths mix of chickpeas, pickled squash, ginger and corn with mulberry maple hibiscus dressing. He custom makes dozens of Chinese herbal elixirs to help with specific ailments; they may be added to a variety of hot and cold beverages. But being a pub, theres also a full bar from kombucha cocktails to pinot noir on tap.
1801 West Avenue; tel. 305.925.0799; soultavern.com
SWIM TO GYM
Miami swim week is here to make a splash with these presentations and pop ups. Style Saves, a local nonprofit for underprivileged students, stages its 7th annual swimwear fashion show and fund-raiser at the Setai on July 21. Model and influencer Rocky Barnes co-hosts, as Alice & Olivias new collection hits the runway. StyleMrkt takes over Soho Beach House all weekend. Shop its 8th-floor boutique for brands like Lee + Lani swimwear, Absurda sunglasses and Essere jewelry, and attend a Costa Rica showcase with a dozen designers on July 23. Chromat (pictured), a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominee in New York, hosts a trunk show at Equinox South Beach (520 Collins Avenue). A Bikini A Day blog curates top picks for a pop up at the Edition Miami Beach (2901 Collins Avenue).
stylesaves.org; stylemrkt.com
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