O, Miami Celebrates Donald Justice

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Join O, Miami in a two-day celebration of the most important Miami-born poet, Donald Justice (1925-2004). A winner of numerous poetry prizes, including the Pulitzer and The National Book Award, Justice is one of the most important poets of the 20th century whose influence can be seen in many of today's highly-celebrated living writers. 

In celebration of his life and work, O, Miami presents two events, taking place Saturday, August 20th and Sunday, August 21st. Both events are part of "And Justice for All," a county-wide celebration of Donald Justice sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

On Saturday, play Ping Pong for Justice at Primary Projects. The acclaimed poet loved to play ping pong so O, Miami honors this with a ping-pong party complete with free beer and pizza, a poetry recording booth, and a photo booth. 

On Sunday, August 21, O, Miami partners with The Betsy-South Beach to co-host a salon with David Orr, poetry critic for The New York Times, followed by a reading of Justice's poems by friends and Miami poets. 

Primary 
15 NE 39th St | Design District
Saturday, August 20, 7:30 pm

The Betsey Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive | South Beach
Sunday, August 21, 10:00 am

For more info head to O, Miami.

The Matador Bar Swaps with Dante New York

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photo courtesy Dante

This Thursday, August 18th, join the team at the Matador Bar for an installment of their Third Thursday Takeover Series. This week the expert team at one of New York's most popular bars Dante will be behind the stick serving up aperitifs and mixed cocktails. For one-night-only, the team behind the elegant New York bar will serve a menu inspired by the bar's signature cocktails. 

Based in Downtown New York, Dante is a timeless European-inspired bar serving classic aperitifs and elegant mixed drinks. The spot is also known for their daily Negroni Sessions, serving up an array of negroni's option. Dante’s managing partner Naren Young will be behind the bar For the takeover. The fun starts at 9:00 pm. 

The Matador Bar
The Miami Beach EDITION
2901 Collins Avenue | Miami Beach

O Cinema Scares with Popcorn Frights Festival

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The Blackcoat's Daughter | photo courtesy o cinema

This weekend O Cinema teams up with Popcorn Frights for a three-day indie horror fest showcasing the best in the latest horror flicks. Screenings this year include several Florida premiere's of award-winning and acclaimed horror films including Carnage Park and Fear Inc. 

Festival favorites include The Blackcoat's Daughter, about two young students at a prestigious prep school for girls who are assailed by an evil, invisible power. The film stars Emma Roberts and young actress Kiernan Shipka and features music by Elvis Perkins.  

For a lively horror homage, director Danny Perez’s Antibirth starring Natasha Lyonne (Orange is the New Black) and Chloe Sevigny (American Psycho) includes a monster pregnancy, alien abductions, and covert operatives. 

In additional to feature-length films screenings include shorts - Metube 2 is about the biggest, boldest, and sexiest operatic flash mob on the internet. 
 

August 12
Fear Inc, - 7:00 pm
The Blackcoat's Daughter - 9:00 pm
Ghost Team - 11:00 pm

August 13
Under the Shadow - 7:00 pm
I Am Not a Serial Killer - 9:00 pm
Antibirth - 11:00 pm

August 14
Evolution - 7:00 pm
The Mind's Eye - 9:00 pm
The Devil's Dolls - 11:00 pm

August 15
Francesca - 7:00 pm
Abattior - 9:00 pm

August 16
The Barn - 7:00 pm
Carnage Park - 9:00 pm

August 17
Daylight's End - 7:00 pm
Pet - 9:00 pm

August 18
Man Vs. - 7:00 pm
Beyond the Gates - 9:00 pm

Popcorn Frights Film Festival is South Florida's first and only horror film festival celebrating the best genre films from around the world. This year the festival celebrates its 2nd year. For more information on the films, the festival or to buy a weekend pass or individual tickets click here.

O Cinema
90 NW 29th Street, Wynwood | Miami
August 12 - 18