Amigos for Kids hosts their 2010 ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night at Jungle Island

On Saturday, June 19th, Amigos for Kids hosted their highly anticipated annual fundraiser: ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night! Jungle Island was overflowing with Miami's hottest celebrities, community leaders and domino players. Among the celebs, I ran into the lovely Mariana Rodriguez, Host of Telemundo's Acceso Total, looking fabulous in a pink cocktail dress (pictured on the right). As far as the celebration, guests were treated to a tropical paradise as soon as they entered the courtyard! The night featured Samba & Salsa dancers, a live Cuban band and dinner-bites from restaurants like Sushi Maki, Giardino Gourmet Salads and Versailles. Since Bacardi USA was one of the official sponsors of this event, there were plenty of open bars for guests to enjoy as well. All proceeds from the evening benefited Amigos for Kids, a non-profit organization that supports South Florida's abused, abandoned and neglected children and their families through education, abuse prevention and community involvement. To become an Amigo by donating your time or other resources to children in need, call 305.279.1155 or visit www.AmigosForKids.org.

Ximena Duque, Kothan Fernandez and Candela Ferro attended the event to support Amigos for Kids.

You cannot have a party in Miami without a little sazon!

Top Left: Guests enjoying the live Cuban Band in the courtyard area. Top Right: The beautiful Claudia Santiano and Melissa Hernandez.

Melissa Marty, Cynthia Olavarria and Martha Escobar strike a pose for Miami Beats & Sazon. Check out Melissa as she co-hosts Acceso Máximo, an entertainment show on Galavisión.

Top Left: Alina Mayo Azze, Univision television anchor, along with Jackie Nespral, anchor of South Florida Nightly News at 7:00 pm and South Florida Tonight at 11:00 pm on NBC 6. I would also like to add that Jackie Nespral is on my "Favorite University of Miami Alumni" list. GO CANES!!! Top Right: Alex and Marisela De La Vega.

An intense domino match in action...that's all I can say!

Top Left: Marko Figueroa and Patricia De Leon. Top Right: Ana María Canseco, host of Despierta America on Univision, accompanied by Alfredo J. Gonzalez.

The gorgeous Brigitte Chio and Casey Garcia along with yours truly!

Overall, the event was a huge success: great music, amazing food, a silent auction, beautiful people, domino tables and a wonderful cause! Remember to visit Amigos for Kids for the latest news on the organization's initiatives and programs. Become involved and see you at the next event!

The Bass Museum of Art debuts their new Egyptian Gallery during "A Night at the Museum"

On Thursday, April 29th, the Bass Museum of Art hosted a members-only event to inaugurate their new Egyptian Gallery in Miami Beach. "A Night at the Museum" revealed the only mummy and Sarcophagi in Florida. The nearest Egyptian Gallery is currently located in Atlanta, Georgia so take advantage of this local exhibition. During last night's premiere, guests enjoyed cocktails by Grey Goose Vodka along with an assortment of chocolate and vanilla desserts by Stella's Sweet Shoppe. This was definitely a nice treat!

The new Egyptian gallery showcases one of the world’s oldest and most mysterious civilizations from its surviving artifacts. On your visit, you can see statues, reliefs, paintings, coffins and a mummy made in Egypt between 3000 and 332 BCE.


Ana María Canseco and Alfredo J. Gonzalez were in attendance to see the new Egyptian Gallery. Ana María is one of the television hosts on Univision's Morning Show, Despierta America. Tune in every weekday morning from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. or visit http://bit.ly/UfIbV.

Christina Getty-Maercks (Board Member and Chairperson of "A Night at the Museum") along with Bass Museum's Executive Director Silvia Cubiña.

Yolanda Berkowitz, Suzanne DeWilt and Daniela Swaebe.

Yigny, Lizzy and Valerie Restrepo

Katya Segovia, Oscar Seikaly and Gina Beekman

Jennifer Sazant, Michele Berlowitz and Hollen Rosenberg
To attend similar events, you may purchase a one year membership to the Bass Museum of Art for $125. Once you're a member, enjoy unlimited access to special events (2 guest passes per event), invitations to special receptions and reciprocal benefits at over 80 participating museums. The list of perks continues so visit www.bassmuseum.org for more information. For those who wish to visit the Egyptian Gallery: the exhibition officially opens to the public TODAY, April 30th. Swing by with your friends and admire these precious ancient artifacts. The Bass Museum of Art is located at 2121 Park Avenue in Miami Beach.