Delegation Information Pack Kidscreen Summit Miami 12 - 15 February 2018

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Organised by: In Partnership with: Welcome to the Official UK delegation to Kidscreen 2018 2

We are a party of approximately 70 people, representing various sectors in the children’s content industries and media service providers.

Company information At the InterContinental Miami Full details for all the delegation participants and their contact There are 9 tables in the UK “zone”, situated in the information are available on the UK@Kidscreen website: Delegates’ Lounge in the Grand Ballroom of the There is free WiFi in the public areas of the hotel, http://www.thechildrensmediaconference.com/events/ InterContinental Miami where the Summit takes place. including the delegates’ Lounge, and there is a power ukkidscreen-2018/delegate-profiles/ They will be backed by Dept. for International Trade supply under each table for laptop or phone charging. and UK@Kidscreen branding so that they are easily identifiable, and a video loop of your content will be Either Sarah, Greg or one of the DIT team will be in the UK@Kidscreen brochure playing on a 55” monitor. The area is on the left of the UK zone at most times of the day. They can also be 500 copies of the official UK@ Ballroom, roughly opposite the designated ‘Meeting contacted at any time using their mobile numbers or

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UK@Kidscreen delegation organised by: Copies of the brochure will be The reserve system allows us to use the tables available in the UK meeting zone. efficiently at busy times. If you don’t turn up to use J103395_UKTI Kidscreen 2018 Brochure.indd 1

18/01/2018 14:03 your table within 5 minutes we’ll let it go to the reserve person. Sometimes people have smaller meetings and are happy to share a table so the reserve person can find a space.

At not-so busy times we find that a flexible approach is best. You might turn up to find that someone has temporarily “parked” on your table. Simply ask them to move and they’ll understand, or check with Sarah or Greg if other tables are free.

Please do not invite Kidscreen delegates who are not members of the UK@Kidscreen delegation to use the tables independently of meetings with you. The tables are your benefit, not theirs. #UKKidscreen Contacts 3

Delegation Organisers DIT New York Greg Childs Richard Powell from the British Consulate General in New York will be available during the Mobile, Text or WhatsApp +44 7714 708986 Kidscreen Summit and the UK@Kidscreen reception for advice on DIT services in the US. Email: [email protected] Richard Powell Sarah Baynes Vice-Consul (Creative & Digital Media) Tel: +44 7768 152397 Department for International Trade Email: [email protected] British Consulate-General 845 Third Avenue, 9th Floor Greg’s email is also listed on the website and in the brochure as the delegation contact New York, NY 10022 in Miami. Greg and Sarah will pass on to you any contacts who come to them via any of Tel: +1 212 745 0462 these sources. E-mail: [email protected]

Sarah is staying at: The InterContinental.

DIT London John Durkan and Tony Humphreys from DIT will be available for advice and information during Kidscreen.

John Durkan Account Manager, Creative Industries, Creative Economy Department for International Trade 3 Whitehall Place London SW1A 2AW Tel: +44 (0)20 7215 4959 Mob: +44 (0)7808 718120 Email: [email protected]

Tony Humphreys Screen Specialist, Creative Content Department for International Trade 3 Whitehall Place London SW1A 2AW Tel +44 (0)7775 680871 E-mail: [email protected] Timetable of UK@Kidscreen Events 4

Sunday 11 February

4pm-8pm Kidscreen Summit Registration Desk open for early badge pickup InterContinental Miami 2nd Floor Registration Desk

4.30pm Guided tour of the event space (organised by Kidscreen) InterContinental Miami 2nd Floor Registration Desk

6 – 9pm UK@Kidscreen Reception InterContinental Miami (Invited guests only) Olé Restaurant A big thank you to our friends at DIT in New York for supporting this event and special thanks to our reception sponsors: Happy Films, Jollywise, Keshet International, LoveLove Films, Media Finance & Investment and Studio Liddell

Monday 12 February

8.30am Guided tour of the event space (organised by Kidscreen) InterContinental Miami 2nd Floor Registration Desk

8.30-9am UK@Kidscreen Breakfast Briefing 1 InterContinental Miami Mike Young has been hugely successful in navigating his way through the global waters of the children’s Chopin Ballroom – in the far corner window industry. He will join us to set us up for a successful market, talking about how to be flexible and react to current space. opportunities; what he believes the Kidscreen buyers and investors are looking for; how best to get their attention Bring your breakfast from the Kidscreen Buffet in to get collaboration, and most importantly, how to find new people to do business with. the 2nd floor lobby

3-4pm Café Canaria InterContinental Miami A chance for the UK delegation to discover opportunities in the Canary islands and meet producers in the Canarian Chopin Ballroom delegation.

Tuesday 13 February

8.30-9am UK@Kidscreen Breakfast Briefing 2 InterContinental Miami Major commissioning figure - recently in a new role. To be revealed nearer the time. Chopin Ballroom – in the far corner window space. Bring your breakfast from the Kidscreen Buffet in the 2nd floor lobby

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Wednesday 14 February

8.30-9am UK@Kidscreen Breakfast Briefing 3 InterContinental Miami Trevor Lai joins us to discuss how to keep going and achieve your goals wherever you are in the world, with a Chopin Ballroom – in the far corner window particular insight into working in and with China. What are the routes in for British companies, what are people in space. China looking for from the UK and how can the delegation make meaningful connections? Bring your breakfast from the Kidscreen Buffet in the 2nd floor lobby

3-4pm Café Quebecois InterContinental Miami A chance for the UK delegation to discover opportunities in Quebec and meet Producers in the Quebec delegation. Chopin Ballroom

7.30pm UK@Kidscreen Dinner Venue TBC on site Join us for an informal, unofficial get-together just for UK delegation members and friends.

Thursday 15 February

8.30-9am UK@Kidscreen Breakfast Briefing 4 InterContinental Miami Greg Alkalay joins us on the last day to discuss the takeaways from the market, where he sees the opportunities Chopin Ballroom – in the far corner window and give us a few tactical points for next steps. The market is changing, deals are changing, companies like space. Battery Pop are growing – how is it best to consider the new landscape when getting your project to the screen? Bring your breakfast from the Kidscreen Buffet in the 2nd floor lobby

Venue Tours & early badge pick-up—hit the ground running! Located on the 2nd floor of the InterContinental Miami, the Kidscreen Summit Registration Desk will be open from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday, February 11 for anyone who would like to pick up their badge a little early. Kidscreen are also running guided tours of the event space on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm) and Monday morning (8.30am). If you’re interested, just meet the Kidscreen team a few minutes beforehand at the Registration Desk.

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Café Canaria Café Quebecois A chance for the UK delegation to discover opportunities in the Canary A chance for the UK delegation to discover opportunities in Quebec islands and meet Producers in the Canarian delegation. With generous and meet Producers in the Quebec delegation. With tax incentives tax incentives for media production the Canary Islands is a territory worth for animation and funding support in the Canadian system, Quebec is considering when putting together international co-production / co- worth considering when putting together international co-production / financing deals. This informal get-together will offer information on what’s co-financing deals. This informal get-together will offer information on available in Spain and in particular the Canaries to incoming producers and what’s available and a chance to meet potential partners over a cup of productions. And there’s a chance to meet potential partners over a cup of coffee. While the UK team will also clarify the benefits of working with coffee. While the UK team will also clarify the benefits of working with Britain Britain to the Canadian delegates. Drop in if you’re free – even for part of to the Spanish delegates. Drop in if you’re free – even for part of the time. the time.

Monday 12 February 3 – 4pm, Chopin Ballroom Wednesday 14 February 3 – 4pm, Chopin Ballroom Breakfast Briefing – Biographies 7

Trevor Lai, CEO and Founder, UP Studios Mike Young, Co-CEO, Splash Entertainment Greg Alkalay, Co-founder and CEO, batteryPOP Trevor Lai is the CEO and Founder of UP Studios, one of Mike Young is the co-founder and Co-CEO of the U.S. based Greg Alkalay is the Co-Founder and CEO of batteryPOP, the leading original IP creation and animation studios Splash Entertainment, which, along with his partners Steve an award winning digital video network and marketing headquartered in China. An award-winning entrepreneur, Rosen and his wife Liz Young, owns a 92% stake in multi- solution exclusively for kids. A veteran of the children’s children’s book author and artist, Trevor has written platform Network Kabillion. As such, Splash Entertainment media space, Greg launched batteryPOP after 12 years and illustrated more than 20 books since the age of 17, remains a leading producer of top-quality award-winning as head writer and senior on-air promotions producer at including the ‘Piggy’ series published by Harry Potter’s CGI and traditional 2D television animation around the Nickelodeon, crafting content for today’s rapidly evolving publisher, Bloomsbury. Trevor is the director and executive globe, including such programs as are the mini series of 4-11 year old audience which includes two kids of his own, producer of the ‘Super BOOMi’ CG-animated series. He feature length movies based on the trilogy of ‘Kulipari’ Harper (7) and Dylan (4). has also presented over 1,000 motivational presentations books as well as TV series ‘Sabrina Secrets of a Teenage and creative workshops at institutions such as the United Witch’, ‘Care Bears’ and ‘Lalaloopsy’. In addition to its Nations School in New York and Dulwich College in own shows, ‘Hero 108’, ‘Chloe’s Closet,’ ‘Dive Olly Dive’, ‘Pet Shanghai. Alien,’ ‘Todd World,’ ‘Growing Up Creepi’, ‘I Got A Rocket’, UP Studios creates, develops and produces original family ‘Twisted Whiskers’ and a number of highly successful entertainment content for audiences in China and around programs such as the multi Emmy award winning ‘Jakers! the world. The company is bolstering the presence of its The Adventures of Piggley Winks’ for UK based Entara, 3D-animated TV series ‘Super BOOMi’ in China, with the Ltd., ‘Zevo-3’ for Skechers Entertainment, ‘Strawberry cartoon becoming one of the top-ranked new shows on Shortcake’ for American Greetings, ‘Bratz’ for California Tencent Video (‘Super BOOMi’, has surpassed 430 million based MGA and ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’, ‘Clifford’s Puppy views since launching on the platform this summer), Days’, and ‘Clifford’s Big Movie’ for Warner Bros. Mike and also launching on national television on Beijing Young and his partners have shaped the Company into TV›s kids channel KAKU during China›s peak holiday one of the most prolific independent animation studios in season, earning top ratings during its primetime time Hollywood today. slot. Recently, Tencent greenlit ‘Super BOOMi’ Seasons 3 Splash Entertainment maintains a 24/7 pipeline with its and 4 to begin production, targeting a launch in 2018. Up co-production partners throughout the world, including Studios is also currently developing an animated series Australia, France, India, Germany and the UK, to name based on the ‘Piggy’ character. only a few. The studio has won multiple awards for its shows including, BAFTA Awards, fifteen Emmy Awards, Humanitas Prizes, Pulcinellas, Parents’ Choice Awards, the FICCI Frames Award, and the coveted Hugo Award. Venue 8

Sunday 11th February Reception

Olé Restaurant at InterContinental Miami

InterContinental Miami 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL 33131 Phone: +1-305-577-1000 Fax: +1-305-577-0384 Web: www.icmiamihotel.com Hints and Tips 9

Jose Luis Martinez is Executive Producer at Atomic Once in downtown, feel free to use the People Mover for local transport as well. There Digital Media, a Miami-based company, founded in are only three individual routes so learning the system is quite easy. In addition, there 2016, which will produce, acquire and license content, is another free service, the Miami Trolley, which can take you up and down Biscayne Boulevard (Miami’s main downtown thoroughfare) from the trendy Brickell financial district including programming for a new children’s digital in the South through to Midtown and the Design District (Miami’s new version of Rodeo platform. Drive) to the North. New for 2018, the Miami Trolly has added a Wynwood line, which can Here he shares everything delegates to Kidscreen need get you to the exciting street art district just north of downtown. Again, because it is a to know about his home town… free service and downtown traffic can sometimes be quite heavy, patience is a virtue with the trolley with scheduled pickups at any of the official stops taking around 20 minutes between trolleys (sometimes longer). In addition, there is a fun, limited local ride share Dear UK@Kidscreen Delegates service called Freebee, which can be downloaded to your smartphone and allows for local drop offs and pickups in a fun, music filled ride. Although there is no charge, tipping is Hello again! As you prepare to embark on another, or perhaps first, journey to the always encouraged. For longer trips or again, to save time, we strongly recommend Uber or Lyft as changing, always unpredictable place we call home, your friends at Atomic Digital Media the downtown area always has a plethora of drivers ready and willing to take you anywhere would love to offer a slightly updated guide containing some basic info on what to do, at a moments notice. where to go, and what to eat during your visit to Miami. We know your time is limited, as you are all making great deals happen and meeting other talented folks, so all the venues Dining here are within a relatively short distance from the conference venue… The downtown area has never had more options to choose from. We just picked out a few of Transportation our favorites (based on category) all within walking distance or a short ride from Kidscreen. We have also identified ones local Miamians prefer with* Local Fav Getting to the InterContinental and downtown Miami is quite the same. After a drawn out battle with local government and taxi cab operators, both Uber and Lyft provide quick, Coffee and Breakfast unobstructed access from Miami International Airport (MIA) directly to your hotel or Newly added to this list for 2018 is the latest Pasión del Cielo location at the new Brickell Kidscreen venue. The ridesharing apps have some upgraded features for MIA, allowing City Centre (907 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131). Pasión is a growing local coffee house you to narrow down the specific arrivals exit where you are awaiting your car. If you franchise featuring a wide array of coffee bean choices from Sumatra to Jamaican Blue don’t mind sharing a ride, Uber Pool or Lyft Line, still provide significantly lower rates Mountain.) In addition, they feature some delicious empanadas, pastries, and snacks around Miami. In addition, if you have between 45 minutes to one hour to spare, there is to start your day. If you are into artisan coffee where beans are roasted in-house, try the Metrorail Orange Line ($2.25 U.S. one Eternity Coffee Roasters (117 SE 2nd Ave). If you want the more traditional, strong, “South way), which has services that can take you American flavor with a Starbucks feel”,Juan Valdez Café (364 SE 1st Street) will perk you right from MIA to downtown Miami. After up. For Cuban style coffee or breakfast try the Latin American Bayside Café (401 Biscayne switching to the People Mover (free of charge) Blvd) * Local Fav for breakfast. For a quick café style breakfast and coffee check-out Café you can be dropped off right in front of the Bastille (248 SE 1st Street) and Café 104 (104 SE 1st Street) in downtown. If you have time Intercontinental or most hotels from Brickell to go a little farther north or are staying near the Arts & Entertainment / Omni District and to the Omni district in the north, well within want the authentic “NY Diner Breakfast” experience be sure to try The Daily Creative Food walking distance of where most hotels are Company (2001 Biscayne Blvd). located.

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Quick Lunches and Dinners just don’t be in too much of a hurry. This is a “wine and dine” environment. If you want This list remains mostly unchanged from last year, although, for the “authentic Cuban something a bit more exotic, and Japanese, try Zuma (Epic Hotel 270 Biscayne Blvd Way). quick lunch experience” try Las Palmas (209 SE 1st St If you are more interested in a classic, upscale steak or seafood meal, there is always the Miami, FL 33131), and don’t forget to grab a Cuban colada at the counter on your way Capital Grille (444 Brickell Ave). Just across the street is Cipriani 465 Brickell), an upscale out for a strong, espresso style “pick-me-up” to get you through a busy afternoon. As Italian eatery made famous in NYC . Just a little further down the street in Brickell is a great mentioned last year, we know most delegates’ lunchtimes are limited, so these venues upscale seafood restaurant called Truluck’s (777 Brickell Ave). If high quality Peruvian represent quick and relatively inexpensive options close to the Kidscreen venue. The ceviche and seafood sounds appetizing, I do highly recommend CVI.CHE 105 (105 NE 3rd Cheese Course (200 S Biscayne Blvd) just across the street from the InterContinental has Ave), which I hear is a favourite watering place for the UK@Kidscreen crowd.. a great selection of sandwiches and salads, and great craft beers and wine at reasonable If you have the time or interest to venture a little further from the venue (Taxi Cab or Uber prices as well! Just next door to The Cheese Course is also a great little casual pizza place it in just a few minutes), you can head to Garcia’s Seafood Grille (398 NW North River called Spris Artisan Pizza (200 S Biscayne Blvd). For some fast / casual Caribbean style Drive). Started by a local Cuban family, Garcia’s is a * Local Fav for its super fresh seafood roasted chicken try Pollo Tropical (320 SE 1st St.). Pollo Tropical is a * Local Fav for its and familial atmosphere. A little north of the InterContinental, in the Arts & Entertainment authentic Caribbean recipes and traditional side dishes (think Yuca plantains, white rice District, there is a wonderful oyster bar/seafood haven called Mignonette (210 NE 18th St). and black beans) all served quick, hot and fresh! If you are in the mood for a tasty burger Started by two very popular Miami chefs, it has been raved about by local foodies. Further and fries, head over to Five Guys (401 Biscayne Blvd) at Bayside Marketplace. north in Midtown is a savory raw bar and grill, SugarCane (3252 NE 1st Ave), that also For those who want to “stock-up” at a local supermarket, or “pack your lunch” I recommend happens to make some spectacular and original mojitos. any Publix Supermarket and Deli (The Shops at Mary Brickell Village 911 SW 1st Ave and another one at 1776 Biscayne Blvd). The * Local Fav at Publix is their freshly made sub sandwich…absolutely delicious! I dreamt of these subs while living in LA. There is also a Whole Foods (299 SE 3rd Ave), very close to the InterContinental, with more organic, high end fare, but very tasty that also does prepared hot meals. Sit-down lunches and dinners If you need to have an important meeting, impress or “woo” someone, or just want to treat yourself or your friends (myself included) there are many options in close range to the Kidscreen. New on our list for 2018, is a fantastic dining experience along with some “cultural cache” and phenomenal views of Biscayne Bay. We are talking about Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami Wynwood Kitchen and Bar (1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Just to the west in the trendy Wynwood neighborhood is the Wynwood Kitchen and Bar FL). The closest restaurant (2550 NW 2nd Ave) and features a menu of skewered chicken and octopus along with some to the venue, and I can other interesting small plate dishes. It’s surrounded by some eye catching wall murals attest to the quality since known as the “Wynwood Walls” that have become the hall mark of this hip neighborhood. my wife is from Northern In the Design District there is a great New American eatery called Michael’s Genuine Italy, is Il Gabbiano (335 S (130 NE 40th St, Miami) featuring fine comfort food & inventive desserts. Finally, new to Biscayne Blvd), just behind the Design District this year is Estefan Kitchen (140 NE 39th St #133, Miami, FL 33137). the InterContinental. The food Launched by international Latin Music power couple, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, their latest is authentic, delicious, and restaurant is considered a “star-powered destination for upscale Cuban cuisine in Havana- the service is impeccable… CVI.CHE 105 style surroundings with live music.” Hints and Tips 11

That said, if you want to experience other true “Miami Cuban dining spots,” that won’t Happy Hour Spot” by Miami New Times. Not to mention it features two Happy Hours, the break the bank as much as the Estefan’s high-end fare, then head to Little Havana (just first from 4 to 7 pm and a special late night happy hour from 11 pm to 2 am! Once in west of the Brickell neighborhood) where you will have several authentic Cuban restaurants Miami’s artistic / trendy neighborhood it may also be worth checking out Wood Tavern to choose from. The iconic Versailles (3555 SW 8th St) is considered the “go to” place for (2531 NW 2nd Ave) and R House (2727 NW 2nd Ave) in Wynwood. Cuban food in Miami. The food is decent and worth the trip if you have the extra time. I much prefer Exquisito Restaurant (1510 SW 8th Street). It is a small restaurant, closer Shopping to Kidscreen, with great Cuban food, located right next to the historic Tower Theater and If you need to pick up something for friends or relatives back home, there are a few places Domino Park. worth checking out. For more traditional tourist knick-knacks, Bayside Marketplace (401 Happy Hour Biscayne Blvd) is fine and in close proximity . They also offer some of the big brand stores When it’s time to unwind with a couple of well-priced drinks and small bites, there is from Gap and Guess Jeans to Victoria’s Secret. For a little more “high end” shopping, the nothing like Miami’s Happy Hour circuit! Most happy hours start at 5 pm and go until 7 brand new Brickell City Centre (701 S Miami Ave) is worth checking out with its flagship pm, although times vary per venue. New to our list this year, and quite close to Kidscreen is Saks Fifth Avenue already in full swing, and many other stores, as well as a high-end Black Market Miami (168 SE 1st St, Miami, FL 33131). Black Market is an upscale sports- cinema (CMX), having opened since last year’s conference. That said, several stores have bar pouring draft beers and craft cocktails along with classic American tavern fare like yet to open but City Centre is also worth experiencing for its design and architectural burgers, pulled pork sliders and wings. 180 Degrees At the DRB (501 NE 1st Ave, Miami, innovations. FL 33132) is a great choice if interesting craft beer and a relaxed atmosphere is your You may also want to travel north to the Design District (140 NE 39th St), which as preference. Closer to the venue, we still recommend Area 31 (Epic Hotel 270 Biscayne Blvd mentioned is growing into the Miami version of Rodeo Drive with names like Valentino, Way). Another well received happy hour spot is the rooftop Pawn Broker (Langford Hotel at Versace, and of course Burberry topping the list. The Shops at Midtown (3401 N Miami 121 SE 1st St). If you are looking for a “no frills” pub type atmosphere then Pub One (207 Ave) offers a much more “reasonable” shopping experience, featuring one of the USA’s top NE 1 St) may be your spot. It offers an unpretentious atmosphere with a great Happy Hour “big box” stores…Target. Great deals on toys for the kids there! If you did want to venture to which starts at 3 pm. Another great watering hole a little South of Kidscreen in Brickell is South Beach for shopping, your best bet for a variety of stores, and people watching, is of Blackbird Ordinary (729 SW 1st Ave) which also features an early start to their happy hour course, the outdoor Lincoln Road Mall (1111 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach). at 3 pm. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to travel a little further, we still recommend a GREAT Day Trips / Sights place in the heart of Little Havana called Ball & Chain (1513 SW 8th St,) * Local Fav. It’s As a segue from shopping to sights, we a refurbished iconic jazz club from the 1930’s that now has a cool Cuban vibe with Happy Little Havana can start with South Beach and suggest Hour from 4 to 7 pm. New to the South Pointe Park (1 Washington Ave, Little Havana list this year is The Miami Beach) for some of the best views Union Beer Store (1547 SW 8th St, of the ocean and ocean vessels. It’s very Miami, FL 33135), a quaint happy relaxing and a wonderful place to clear hour spot with lots of charm and your mind after a day of networking and recently reviewed as an “oasis for deal making. You can also head a little beer lovers in Miami’s Little Havana north and walk up the iconic Ocean neighborhood.” If you’d rather travel Drive (North from 5th street and Ocean to the Midtown / Wynwood area, Drive, Miami Beach) . If you want to visit we still recommend Beaker and a fun little zoo/animal park on the way Gray (2637 N. Miami Ave) which is back from South Beach, featuring some Ball and Chain repeatedly named a top ten “Best interesting and exotic furry creatures, Hints and Tips 12 try Jungle Island (1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami). For an immersion into Cuban culture, 24-hour downtown scene, booking a mix of underground and rising DJs.” The club features head to the heart of the Little Havana District (1508 SW 8th St) and immerse yourself in a ”philosophy of good music and good vibes which has earned it some loyal fans.” If you Latin music, food, cigars and the official “Latin Walk of Fame.” want the more funky, local hipster scene, then Gramps (176 NW 24th St) is the in the heart of Wynwood. If you want to experience Miami’s hippest art scene, also recently named one of the top neighborhoods in the USA, head to Wynwood. With its colourful murals and equally colourful locals, it is the perfect spot for the “selfie” minded social media maven. There are In Closing… some great art galleries, local shops, and of course food and music to entertain you for a I hope you enjoyed my second (informal) guide to Miami’s urban core. Of course, as morning or afternoon #SuperTrendy. mentioned before, all of these suggestions are open to debate and personal taste. And again, I do hope you will get back to us if any of the info was useful, or needs refining. Nightlife As last year, during your stay, feel free to reach out any time for last minute tips, advice, or how to say something in Spanish (as rapper Pitbull would say, Dale). I look forward to For those looking to dance the night away there are several spots all within previously seeing old friends and meeting new ones soon. This year, I leave you with this quote for mentioned neighborhoods. Some of these venues are not open every night of the week your upcoming travels: so it is best to check before making the trip. New to our list this year, but not new to Miamians “in the know,” is The Electric Pickle in Wynwood (2826 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127) * Local Fav. Considered a favorite local venue for international DJ’s, the night spot is renowned for their music-first approach with prices kept quite moderate by Miami “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” standards. In Little Havana Ball & Chain (1513 SW 8th St) and Hoy Como Ayer (2212 SW 8th St), featured in the American film CHEF, both offer great live music and cozy – Helen Keller, The Open Door atmospheres. For a more traditional, high-end, megaclub (and burlesque) type experience, downtown Miami has the, always open, E11even Nightclub (29 NE 11th St). In similar vein, but not open every night, is Miami Beach’s legendary Liv Nightclub (Fontainebleau Hotel, 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach). For something still trendy but perhaps “less exclusive”, It Lounge (3201 Buena Vista Blvd) at the Midtown Shops has a funky Italian vibe and open Welcome to Miami! until 5 am most nights. Heart Nightclub (50 NE 11th St, Miami, FL 33132) in downtown Cheers, is an electronic club, which has been described as “a small yet scrappy contender in the Jose Luis Martinez, Atomic Digital Media