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This week in Miami: Art Basel Sales, Mercury Retrograde Insights, & NYE Big Orange Return!

Stay updated with Miami's latest - a record-breaking art sale, understanding Mercury retrograde, and the return of the Big Orange for NYE celebrations!

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Joe Biscaha
December 15, 2023

Happy Friday Miami!

In this weeks update:

🎨 Art Basel's Record Sale: Philip Guston's “Painter at Night” fetches $20mn at Art Basel Miami Beach - a significant highlight for art enthusiasts.

🌙 Mercury Retrograde Insights: Curious about what Mercury retrograde means for you? Discover the astronomical and astrological aspects of this intriguing event.

🍊 NYE's Big Orange Celebration: Miami's New Year's Eve is set to dazzle with the return of the beloved Big Orange. Find out all about this festive highlight.

In case you missed it

Strong sales at Art Basel Miami Beach despite ‘subdued’ start

The highest reported sale price by far was $20mn for Philip Guston's “Painter at Night” (1979) through Hauser & Wirth

www.ft.com/

Mercury is retrograde until January 1st

What is retrograde in astronomy? And how does it relate to astrology? We explain the movements of planets in the sky.

www.usatoday.com

Big Orange is back after all for Miami NYE celebration

It's a Christmas miracle! After a bit of back and forth, the famed Big Orange will be part of Miami’s New Year’s Eve celebration this year.

www.local10.com/

Outdoor Events Axed as Blustery Weather Swoops into South Florida

Gale-force wind gusts reaching nearly 50 mph have put the kibosh on outdoor events in South Florida.

www.miaminewtimes.com/

A Malibu Barbie Café is coming to Miami

Expect fast-casual Barbiecore fare, a skating rink and so many fun photo ops.

www.timeout.com/

Miami is one of the Most Generous Cities according to Go Fund Me

We came in at No. 4 in the fundraising platform's Year in Help review

www.gofundme.com/

Botanical Art Garden coming to Lincoln Road

If you’ve been walking around Lincoln Road lately you might have seen the colorful planters out and about.

lincolnroad.com/events-calendar/living-art

Real Estate Update

Floridians Asked to Pay Millions for Project at Contaminated Inter Miami Stadium Site

The county's funding request appears to contradict team owner Jorge Mas's claim that the project "will be privately funded with no public dollars" for the stadium.

www.miaminewtimes.com

Shelborne South Beach Hotel Owners Start $85M Renovation

The owners of the Shelborne South Beach are starting an $85 million restoration and renovation of the Art Deco hotel.

therealdeal.com/

What to do this weekend

John Mulaney brings his standup to Hard Rock Live Friday. Tickets start at $48

Cookies and hot cocoa are available at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park on Saturday, courtesy of the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust. Free

The Y100 Jingle Ball at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise Saturday features Nicki Minaj, Marshmello, AJR, Flo Rida, Ludacris and more. Tickets start at $31

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Have a great weekend!!

-Joe