Miami Beach's social and event season amps up in Fall

Miami Beach's social and event season amps up in Fall

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Fall is one of the best times to visit Miami Beach. The city's year round comfortable temperatures make it easy to experience and enjoy an assortment of activities and events late into the year. The city is bursting with a wealth of offerings from film and food festivals to an exciting arts program at the Bass Museum and of course, the opening season of the New World Symphony. The choice of culinary, cultural and social events are so immense, travelers will want to book a flight and a hotel stay as soon as possible.

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"Miami Beach is certainly busy and fun all year long, but fall is one of the most active and engaging times to visit the city," notes Peggy Benua, Chair, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA). "From the New World Symphony to the Bass Museum, from the Italian Film Festival to the Seafood Festival, and a variety of exceptional events in between, the city's hotel room capacity should be at high levels all season long."

In 2014, consistent with previous years, Miami Beach remains the most common area for visitor lodging in Miami-Dade County with the majority of visitors (48%) traveling to Miami Beach.(1) "Miami Beach remains continuously intriguing and entertaining, with so much to do besides beaches, restaurants and nightclubs," says Grisette Roque, Executive Director, MBVCA. "Our visitors have options here, far more than they even realize when they book a stay. That's what makes Miami Beach a new and return favorite for travelers and the Fall season amps up the activity level considerably."

Where to go, what to do? The choices are endless in Miami Beach. As fall arrives, visitors and residents are dazzled by the assortment - and quality - of selections. A small sample of some of fall's major events and happenings are below with something for everyone under the sun.

IT'S FALL 2015. HERE WE GO:


-- As part of the Bass Museum of Art's bassX series, famed sculptor Rachel
Harrison's best work will be on display. Harrison is best known for her
colorful and witty work that addresses the conventions of art and mass
culture. bassX is a series of solo projects, exhibitions, talks,
education programs and events that will take place in a pop-up gallery
space across the street from the museum in the Miami Beach Library at
227 22nd Street (22nd St. & Liberty Avenue) while the museum is closed
for an internal expansion. https://www.bassmuseum.org/art/bassx/
-- Enjoy live music and scrumptious bites at the Miami Beach Food Truck and
Music Fest from 5 to 10 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Miami Beach's North Shore
Park Bandshell. The event brings together some of the city's finer food
trucks, including GastroPod, Ms. Cheezious, Sakaya Kitchen, and
Mushaboom. http://www.mbculture.com/Scroll.aspx?id=221
-- For visitors who love la Dolce Vita, head to the Italian Film Festival
(Oct. 8-13) to experience the best short films and documentaries from
Cinema Italia. Since 2002, the Italian Film Festival has been promoting
Italian culture through cinema and art in the US and internationally.
http://www.cinemaitaly.com/
-- The New World Symphony will be kicking off their extraordinary 28(th)
academic season (Oct.10-11) with the 14-member Dmitri Pokrovsky Ensemble
led by conductor and artistic director Michael Tilson Thomas. Drama and
power will ring out as the ensemble lends voice to Stravinsky's one-act
chamber opera, The Fox, before bringing Russian vows to life in The
Wedding. http://www.newworldcenter.com/EventDetail.aspx?EID=858
-- Hosted by Miami-Dade Parks and Skyward Parks, the 22(nd) annual
Kitetober Festival at Haulover Park (Oct. 18) is a chance for the whole
family to play together. The sky over Miami Beach will be covered in a
wide array of colors and figures. People of all ages are encouraged to
participate by making their own kite or by purchasing a pre-made kite.
Live music and local food vendors will also be available for those who
just want to enjoy the colorful show.
http://www.skywardkites.com/kite-festivals/
-- Celebrate South Florida's seafood and the kickoff to stone crab season
with Hess Wines South Beach Seafood Festival (Oct. 21-24). This
multi-day seafood bonanza features season selections from celebrity
chefs, live music, culinary and mixology demonstrations; a kids zone,
health village, and VIP hospitality benefits. Ticket prices start at $25
per person and vary depending on the event.
https://sobeseafoodfest.com/main/
About Miami Beach

Recently awarded 2014 and 2015 Magellan Awards by Travel Weekly in the categories of "Destinations | Mobile App" and "Overall Spa Destinations| U.S and Canada" respectively, Miami Beach is a favorite destination among travelers worldwide. Renowned for its unparalleled culinary offerings, extravagant nightlife, rich culture, luxe shopping and plush hotels, Miami Beach is home to unique museums, the New World Symphony, Miami City Ballet, Miami Beach Convention Center, international festivals and art exhibitions, boat and auto shows, over 187 boutique and resort hotels and 12 public parks; it is no wonder the beautifully diverse city is one of the world's most popular vacation destinations. Boasting seven miles of breathtaking beaches, Miami Beach is easily accessible from the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport. The City of Miami Beach has been named one of the top cities worldwide for 'walkability' and is equally easy to navigate by bike or boat. Known for its year-round sunny skies, the vibrant destination not only produces its own branded sun care line, MB Miami Beach Suncare, but has been ranked by TripAdvisor as number one in 2011's Top Winter Sun Vacation Rental Getaway Destinations and was also part of Top 25 Beaches in the World and Top 25 Destinations in the U.S.. Miami Beach is like no other place in the world!

Visit MiamiBeachGuest.com for more information. You may also contact Grisette Roque at Groquemarcos@miamibeachvca.com.

(1) http://partners.miamiandbeaches.com/~/media/files/gmcvb/partners/research%20statistics/annual_report_2014

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