March 13, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Prepare the ides of March.

GIVE
Operation Smile
What: The do-good group that treats children with facial deformities launches in Miami with a swanky shindig to benefit the cause.
Why: Turn that frown upside down.
When: Thurs, 8 p.m.
Where: Joley, 956 Washington Ave. (305-534-3343). Tickets at 786-431-6888 or ajacobs@operationsmile.org.

HEAR
Jazz in the Gardens
What: Musicians including Wyclef Jean, Chaka Khan, and jazz legend Nancy Wilson play on the grounds of Dolphin Stadium.
Why: It’s a secret garden.
When: Sat. & Sun., 4 p.m.
Where: 2269 Dan Marino Blvd. (305-623-6100).

Twenty Years of Rhythm
What: The Rhythm Foundation is opening its film, art, and music archives and throwing a kick-off party with spinner DJ Pauer.
Why: The rhythm is gonna get you.
When: Thru Mar. 30. Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, 1018 N. Miami Ave. (305-672-5202).

SEE
Oscar Shorts
What: The Miami Beach Cinematheque is showing all the 2008 Live Action Short Film Academy Award nominees, including winner The Mozart of Pickpocket.
Why: Good things come in small packages.
When: Sat., 8:30 p.m.
Where: 512 Espanola Way (305-673-4567).

DESIGN
International Design Competition
What: Submit two outfits then battle it out with other Project Runway wannabes for a chance to strut your sewn stuff on an NYC red carpet.
Why: It’s design within reach.
When: Deadline is Mar. 31.
Where: Online at genart.org.