United Dialysis Center Provides Transportation and Delivery Services

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United Dialysis Center Provides Transportation and Delivery Services

Clinic strives to assure patients are able to travel to and from the site and receive proper medication  

Pompano Beach, FL – May 17, 2016 – Realizing that transportation is a real issue keeping some patients from receiving the quality care they need and deserve, United Dialysis Center has spared no expense in making it easier for locals to commute to its Pompano Beach location for treatment, and return home once complete. In addition, the new facility offers delivery and pharmacy services for patients, making it even more convenient to receive treatment for kidney disease.

“Our commitment to providing state-of-the-art technology does not end at our facilities, but extends to our transportation services as well,” says Facility Manager Betty Jean Verbal. “We continuously strive to provide our patients the best possible care, and that includes ensuring that they arrive to their appointments safely and on time, having a means to return home, as well as having the medication they need to continue their care while not at the clinic.”

United Dialysis transports all patients in 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cargo vans, one of the best in its class for comfort, luxury and safety. This diesel model is a Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) that produces up to 90% fewer emissions than equivalent gasoline-powered vehicles. Not only does the clinic care about the well-being of its patients, but it also shows regard for the environment.

United Dialysis’ sister company United Pharmacy owns two 2016 BWM I3s, which are easily identifiable by their branded “United Pharmacy” vehicle wraps. This multiple award-winning, environmentally-friendly model again demonstrates the clinic’s environmental sensitivities. The model is known for its electronic efficiency and (150 miles total range per charge), and an interior made from more than 25% renewable raw and recycled materials.

An on-site pharmacy adds to the convenience offered to kidney dialysis patients, filling prescriptions in minutes and also allowing clinic staff to deliver the medication to patients if necessary. Transportation and delivery services are provided for patients who live as far north as the city of Boynton Beach and as far south as the Greater Fort Lauderdale area.

For more information, contact United Dialysis Center at 754.307.1536 or visit www.PompanoDialysis.com.

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ABOUT UNITED DIALYSIS CENTER

The brand new 7,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is modern and comfortable. The entire facility, including all treatment areas and the waiting room, is very spacious, allowing for extra privacy. They offer private dialysis rooms for those seeking a quiet and more relaxing dialysis experience. Most importantly, the center is staffed with compassionate and dedicated world-class healthcare professionals.

Located at 1311 E. Atlantic Blvd in Pompano Beach, the dialysis center houses 21 new dialysis stations, equipped with deluxe comfortable chairs, personal televisions, and Wi-Fi connectivity to help patients feel more comfortable, as well as to enable them to participate in life more fully while on dialysis.

Services provided at the new United Dialysis Center include in-center hemodialysis, training and support for home hemodialysis and home peritoneal dialysis. All services are provided by board-certified nephrologists and a highly-skilled team of nurses, technicians, nutritionists and social workers.

Located blocks from the beach with easy access from I-95 and major roads such as Dixie Boulevard and Federal Highway, United Dialysis also boasts plenty of free on-site parking.

For more information, contact United Dialysis Center at 754.307.1536 or visitwww.PompanoDialysis.com.

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Jazid Celebrates 20 Years of Live Music June 11

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Jazid Celebrates 20 Years of Live Music with Jahfe and Inna Sense June 11

 

Miami Beach’s longest tenured night club celebrates two decades of live music during one special night

Miami, FL – May 3, 2016 – For 20 years, Jazid (1342 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139) has truly been “all about the music.” From their beginnings in 1996 as a jazz club featuring Bobby Stringer and MichelleMcCloud, to the early 2000s residency by the Spam Allstars, to Wednesdays featuring Locos Por Juana (2007-2012), to Suenalo Saturdays 2004 – 2012, to the Reggae Sundays currently dominated by Jahfe and Inna Sense (both of whom will help the club celebrate 20 years). On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Jazid will be celebrating two decades of live music by hosting two of the area’s most irie reggae bands. Music begins at 11 p.m., cover is $10 and 21 and over are welcome.

In looking back on his time as owner, Daniel Wohlstein offers: “My favorite performance was Suenalo March 4, 2006, the very day after I bought the club. I was so happy and I had such a good time and remember I sitting in the middle of the dance area my business partner Carlos Rojas, and club was simply packed up to the stairs. The little club that could has endured and persevered.” Wohlstein bought the club from founders Chezare Mazoli and MichelleMcKinnon.

Co-owner Tony Alarcon offers: “I see Jazid as a Mecca for musicians and DJs from all genres and cultures. It is basically the CBGB’s of Miami, a culture in and of itself, an ecosystem of sorts. It is a real place for real people in a town glittered with pretentious and capitalistic aspirations. Jazid has withstood the test of time and will continue to do so for many years to come.”

A duo comprised of Sha Shanon and Esther Fortune, Jahfe is an international powerhouse pop-roots-rock-reggae band whose rising popularity and following is due to their take charge attitude and uncompromising conscious message. Jahfé dedicates its voice to speaking out against the injustices that plague the world today, and have been featured in documentaries about domestic violence, and worked to increase awareness about the Darfur genocide, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and many of the other untold stories of injustice in the world. They released a new 420 single April 20th called “Ganja Luv”, which is streaming from their website at jahfemusic.com.

The brainchild of vocalist Jimi Dred, Inna Sense has built a solid music career around a riveting stage show with a repertoire of captivating original songs. With the highly anticipated release of “Everything Included”, the group is ready to take the world by storm. They have been delivering high energy shows to loyal fans across the United States, from California to Miami, Hawaii, the Caribbean and even in the royal halls of Monaco. The music delivers a rootsy, heart-thumping groove that is impossible not to dance to, and their members have worked with well-known artists like Julian Lennon, Kymani Marley,Blues Traveler, Inner Circle, Maxi Priest and others. For more information, visit innasense.com.

Some of the club’s notable past honors include “Best Small Music Venue” and “Best Reggae Night” by the Miami New Times, “Best Live Music of South Florida” by AOL City Guide and “Mejor Musica en Vivo en La Playa” by OceanDrive en Espaňol. Notably, Quiet Riot played Jazid at some point during the last two decades. Some of the more high-profile visits have been by JamesHetfield from Metallica, Shakira, Ricky Martin and Fito Paez.

Perhaps the most notorious visit and performance was from none other than the late, great Prince. In 2008, the Purple One dropped by and sat in with Xperimento on a Wednesday, then with Suenalo the very next Saturday; a photo of the Suenalo session has been circulating in the media recently.

DJ’s for the evening of June 11 are Lance-O (Kulchashok), Swaggah (NYC), and Vendetta (MIA). For more information, visit www.jazid.net or call 305.673.9372.

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Camacho & Elba Issue Split Single 5/20 at Gramps

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Jim Camacho and Rob Elba Issue a Virtual Split 7” Single May 20, Celebrate at Gramps

 

Singer-songwriters each performed and recorded a song written by the other, celebrate their release with a special mashup performance at Gramps in Wynwood

 

Miami, FL – May 3, 2016 – Two of Miami’s premier singer-songwriters, Jim Camacho (The Goods) and Rob Elba (The Holy Terrors, Shark Valley Sisters) long associated through friendship and prominence in the South Florida music scene, have joined musical forces to release a split single of original material. Recorded at Dan Hosker Studio in Miami Beach by another scene heavy, Frank “Rat Bastard” Falestra, the new release features an Elba song performed by Camacho called “Messenger” and one penned by Camacho and sung by Elba, “Ugly”.

The two tracks will be available for download and streaming. The release will be celebrated with a special evening of live music at Gramps (176 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127-4414), on Friday, May 20, 2016, a night which will feature performances by all three (Camacho, Elba and Falestra), plus a set by Mr. Entertainment and the Pookiesmackers. Doors open at 9 p.m., music begins at 10 p.m., and the cover is $5. 21 and over are welcome.

“Although, I’ve played countless shows with Rob over the years, I’ve always wanted to work with him in the studio,” says Camacho. “This project was the perfect opportunity for it, the timing was right, and I’m truly looking forward to sharing both the song and the video with everyone.” Shot at the two artists’ musical stomping and proving grounds Churchill’s Pub in Little Haiti, the videos, featuring cameo appearances by club founder Dave Daniels, are being produced and edited by Juan Davila from 2 Way Creative, Camacho’s long-time associate.

Elba offers: “So I have known Jim for over 25 years, and for the past 10 or so we have been threatening to collaborate on something. We decided to record the two songs with Rat because we knew he wouldn’t let us get too precious with them. You have to have a fairly good amount of confidence to record with Rat, because he will either tell you something sucks or not say anything at all – which can either mean he loves it or he’s just completely given up on you. He’s either a genius producer or a complete dick…most likely a combination of the two.”

The pair will appear on Shake 108 FM’s “Local Love” show Wednesday, May 18, 2016 to promote the singles and the event, performing live and speaking with host Aimee Beah Moore. Listeners can tune in to 107.9 FM locally or on the web at www.Shake108.com outside the 305.

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com or call Gramps at 305.699.2669.

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ABOUT JIM CAMACHO

Miami native Jim Camacho’s solo career has seen him release five collections of songs, including Stalker Songs, which earned a Gold Remi award in the Music Video category at the 40th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for the song titled “Houdini.” His material garnered “Best Acoustic Performer” (2005) and “Best Album” (2009 for Beachfront Defeat) honors from the Miami New Times. The Broward Palm Beach New Times called Everywhere one of the top albums of 2013. He’s toured withJohn Legend and Linda Perhacs.

Last year, Jim released two singles: “Ophelia” in February and “Please Come Home” in July. In 2016, he will issue a virtual split 7” single with singer / songwriter Rob Elba (Holy Terrors / Shark Valley Sisters); more singles are in the works. His latest release is “Make It to the Morning Light”, which is now available as a pay-what-you-like for charity download on Bandcamp.

Camacho has also become prolific at writing musicals and scoring children’s theater productions. His initial foray into the realm began with Fools’ Paradise, which was directed and choreographed by the acclaimed Jonathan Cerullo. The show ran as a full production in Miami and played to sold out workshops in New York. Next, he co-wrote and scored Guru, which premiered in  Miami, scored Mickey Herman Saves the $#&@ World, which premiered at the Adrienne Arsht Center, wrote the book and music for The Cavie Islanders and the Troll and The Guru of Gir.

He has collaborated with Sesame Street and Disney veteran Noel MacNeal on Who Put the Trick in Trick or Treat: Tales of Amazing Tricksters, Beasts of the Magical World, and The Carnival of Extraordinary Animals – all of which enjoyed runs during the “Boo at the Zoo” at the Bronx Zoo 2012-2014. In 2015, Camacho premiered Digging for Bones, a musical about a group of time-travelling paleontologists and a friendly T-Rex dinosaur skeleton, and enjoyed a third successful run of a collaboration with MacNeal, Mouse King, which has become a new South Florida holiday tradition, enjoying multiple sell out performances.

Camacho co-founded and led the standout group The Goods, which was active during the 1990s, worked with legendary producer Tom Dowd, won the prestigious “Album of the Year” Florida Jammy award and topped the Billboard Florida Radio & Record charts with their single “I’m Not Average”. Their high-energy live show, outstanding musicianship and relentless touring led them to sign a recording contract with Polygram Records and be featured in a VH1 documentary. The Goods shared the stage with Pearl Jam, The Smithereens, Cracker and Matthew Sweet, among others.

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com, like the Jim Camacho Music page on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram  @JimCamacho.

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Michael Mut
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Zach Deputy at Guanabanas May 8

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Zach Deputy Plays Free, All-Ages Show at Guanabanas May 8


Soulful R&B singer-songwriter performs at Jupiter venue with special guest Brett Staska

Miami, FL – April 26, 2016 –  The one man band phenom from South Carolina known as Zach Deputy will once again grace the Guanabanas Island Restaurant and Bar stage Sunday, May 8, 2016, beginning at 4 p.m. with supporting act Brett Staska. The show caps a weekend of roots / reggae live music performances at the venue located at 960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477; there is never a cover. Now based in Savannah, GA, the multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Deputy is currently on tour all over the U.S. promoting his latest release “Keep On Moving”, which features backing musicians known as The Hashtags.

Zach’s musical influences are varied and extremely diverse. Growing up, the music of his Puerto Rican, Cruzan and Irish heritage included Calypso rhythms and folk songs of St. Croix combined with the R&B / soul of legends like James Brown and Ray Charles. As Deputy matured and honed his craft, a unique hybrid of these influences emerged, ultimately creating a signature sound the artist dubbed “Island-infused, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Gospel-Ninja-Soul”. His live show is enhanced by looping technology and is a literal one man dance party.

“We’ve been a fan of Zach’s infectious sound for a long time now,” says Talent Buyer Matt Cahur. “We’re happy to have him back as he has become one of J-Town’s favorite artists.” He has played Guanabanas several times over the last few years, even issuing a live recording from November 2010 on Bandcamp. Opener Staska, also a solo performer, released his debut four-song “sunburnt folk-rock” EP in June of 2015; he also performs with the roots / reggae band Roots Shakedown.

Guanabanas hosts Sammy J’s reggae / soul from down under Friday, May 6, then Herbal Krew the following night May 7 – both shows are free, open to 21 and over, and begin at 9 p.m. Zach Deputy closes the weekend with this specialSunday afternoon concert at 4 p.m. – this show is free and all-ages.

For more information, please visit www.Guanabanas.com or call 561.747.8878.

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ABOUT GUANABANAS

Guanabanas is dedicated to providing each guest with a truly unique outdoor dining experience. We have designed our company and our restaurant in an unorthodox way to help achieve the high standards we have set for ourselves in the disciplines of service, food, atmosphere/ambiance, waterfront location, landscape design, outdoor temperature control and the overall sensory experience.

We feel it is necessary to provide a true “Florida” experience with our creative outdoor restaurant design which utilizes quality exotic/local plants and trees, Key West/Old Florida styled structures, hand-built cheeky huts from the native Indian tribes of Florida, fresh Florida seafood and a premium bar with a national live music calendar.

Giving back to the community is such a focal point for our company’s mission that we developed a monthly event we have termed “Give Back Thursdays” to help feed the need of our community organizations. With our “Give Back Thursdays” event we have partnered with some fantastic companies to help drive donations where money is badly needed, as well as giving away our stage space to allow the charities to showcase their cause.

Guanabanas helps support many local charities, such as the Surfrider Foundation, Pink Purses, Martin Memorial Hospital, Haiti Relief Effort, Freedom Flight for WWII Vets by the Martin County Firefighters, Jupiter High Surf Team, Friends of Jupiter Beach, Vita Nova House, and many others.

For more information, visit www.guanabanas.com or call 561.747.8513.

MEDIA CONTACT
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Michael Mut
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“The Show Me Show” Kickstarter Campaign

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Noel MacNeal’s The Show Me Show for Kids with Autism Launches Kickstarter Campaign

 

Fundraiser needs $55K by May 17 in order to begin production of interactive web series

 

Brooklyn, NY – April 19, 2016 – Professional puppeteer and Muppets performer Noel MacNeal (Bear of Disney’s Bear in the Big Blue House and Magellan the Dragon from Nick Jr.’s Eureeka’s Castle) has launched a crowdsourcing campaign for his latest project, “The Show Me Show”, an online series for kids with autism and special needs. This live action educational series will be available for viewers to download and then “choose” which version of the show they would like to help the characters (and Noel) create. Those interested in making a tax-deductible contribution and learning more about the benefits of donating can do so at http://kck.st/1NzHXY2.

The show, produced by MacNeal’s non-profit company Elephant Shoes, Inc., presents early science and math concepts such as counting to three to dance the waltz, or using simple engineering, like using a ramp to get a prop on stage. It will also help autistic and special needs kids recognize and work through everyday social and emotional situations; for example, meeting people, playing together, handling changes / transitions, recognizing emotional reactions in others and in themselves, etc.

Apart from host MacNeal, the show will feature three main puppet characters. Fynnias is a five-year-old with an endless amount of energy and eagerness. He loves to pretend, has a winning smile, expressive eyes and a wild imagination for creating stories and plays. Older sister Taylor is a bright and gifted eight-year-old girl with a quick wit who knows she wants to be a professional singer when she grows up. Nona is the mature, “invented” yak that Noel created from assorted this-and-that items on hand; she is the host’s best friend and confidante, and often, dance partner.

At the start of each show, the day’s “guest star” is revealed – a sound (e.g. “laughter”), a color (e.g. “blue”), a number (e.g. “three”), or a shape (e.g. “circle” or the “human hand”). Two characters will have an idea on what kind of show to do. The viewer will be asked to choose who they want help create the show, then the show proceeds in that direction. Because all episodes are downloadable, viewers can go back and pick the alternate choice to see the same show go in the other direction. Thus, each episode is two shows in one, reminiscent of the popular Choose Your Own Adventure books written by Edward Packard beginning in the 1970s.

The perks for donating to the fundraiser include everything from social media shout outs from Noel and Fynnias, to the musical soundtrack to the show featuring music composed by award-winning singer-songwriter Jim Camacho; autographed photos of MacNeal with the now classic and iconic characters he helped bring to life for children’s television; Skype chats and tours of the set; a personalized puppet to be used on the show, then sent to the owner, and more.

For more information about the program, visit www.theshowmeshow.com.

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ABOUT NOEL MACNEAL

Noel MacNeal launched his career performing on PBS’s award-winning Sesame Street, where he honed his craft with puppetry legends Jim Henson and Frank Oz. He’s been a performer on Sesame Street for more than thirty years, and has trained puppeteers in Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Jordan, Palestine, India, and Pakistan for the Sesame Workshop international co-productions of Sesame Street. Noel has also performed with Disney’s The Muppets as Sweetums.

For more than a decade, Noel was the spirit and voice of Bear, the gentle and lovable star of the Emmy Award-winning series Disney’s Bear in the Big Blue House and the Disney Channel morning series Breakfast with Bear. In 2003, Noel received a Daytime Emmy Nomination as “Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Series.”

His repertoire of characters also includes Kako on the Nick Jr. series Oobi and Blue on Nick Jr.’s Blue’s Room. He’s also played Magellan on the award-winning series Eureeka’s Castle on Nick Jr., Madame Chairbird in the film Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird, Rabbit for Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning series The Book of Pooh, Leon on PBS’s The Puzzle Place, and Knock–Knock on The Great Space Coaster.

Noel is also a television writer. His scripts have been featured on PBS Kids Sprout’s The Goodnight Show, Bear in the Big Blue House, The Puzzle Place, The Magic Schoolbus, Cyberchase, Eureeka’s Castle and Gullah Gullah Island. He is also a script and television directorial adviser and consultant for the international versions of Sesame Street, as well having directed episodes of Bear in the Big Blue House and The Good Night Show.

Noel lives in Brooklyn with his wife, novelist Susan Elia MacNeal, (of the Maggie Hope Mystery series) and ten-year-old son, Matt (a budding puppeteer).

For more information, visit www.noelmacneal.com.

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Sammy J Headlines Guanabanas in Jupiter May 6

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Soulful Reggae Singer Sammy J Headlines Guanabanas in Jupiter May 6

Soulful artist from down under performs free show at premiere waterfront restaurant, bar and music venue

Jupiter, FL – April 19, 2016 – Sammy J may be coming from a far off place, but his sound travels extremely well. Born Sammy Johnson in Australia and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, the artist embraces his Maori and Polynesian roots to create and engagingly deliver positive and uplifting music. He will bring this heady mix to Guanabanas Island Restaurant and Bar (960 N Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477) on Friday, May 6, 2016, beginning at 8 p.m., featuring special guests Roots Shakedown. There is no cover; 21 and over are welcome.

Now based in the U.S., the artist has seemingly exploded on the market selling out venues across the west coast and Hawaii. Sammy J, currently touring North America with recent stops also including Tahiti, Las Vegas, NV, and the Pacific Northwest, is promoting his latest single, a catchy pop / reggae track called “Say That You Love Me”, which also features the soulful vocals of Tenelle. Click https://youtu.be/LcB0hWPNvac to watch the video – the track is also available on iTunes.

“When presented with the chance to book Sammy J, we leapt at it, mostly because of the artist’s sound, but there is also something special about the way he carries himself and his music,” says Guanabanas’ Talent Buyer Matt Cahur. “We are looking forward to special night of music, good vibes, great food and an amazing performance.” Mixing together island reggae, soul and jazz with heartfelt lyrics, Sammy J’s music is exhilarating and intoxicating.

When not on stage performing or in a studio recording, Sammy J shows the same commitment to his art by giving back to communities. He is a social worker back home when not on the road touring, mentoring troubled youth and offering them a positive outlet to focus their energy with a music therapy program.

For additional details about Sammy J, visit www.facebook.com/sammyjmusik; for more about the venue, navigate here: www.guanabanas.com.

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ABOUT GUANABANAS

Guanabanas is dedicated to providing each guest with a truly unique outdoor dining experience. We have designed our company and our restaurant in an unorthodox way to help achieve the high standards we have set for ourselves in the disciplines of service, food, atmosphere/ambiance, waterfront location, landscape design, outdoor temperature control and the overall sensory experience.

We feel it is necessary to provide a true “Florida” experience with our creative outdoor restaurant design which utilizes quality exotic/local plants and trees, Key West/Old Florida styled structures, hand-built cheeky huts from the native Indian tribes of Florida, fresh Florida seafood and a premium bar with live music.

Giving back to the community is such a focal point for our company’s mission that we developed a monthly event we have termed “Give Back Thursdays” to help feed the need of our community organizations. With our “Give Back Thursdays” event we have partnered with some fantastic companies to help drive donations where money is badly needed, as well as giving away our stage space to allow the charities to showcase their cause.

Guanabanas helps support many local charities, such as the Surfrider Foundation, Pink Purses, Martin Memorial Hospital, Haiti Relief Effort, Freedom Flight for WWII Vets by the Martin County Firefighters, Jupiter High Surf Team, Friends of Jupiter Beach, Vita Nova House, and many others.

For more information, visit www.guanabanas.com or call 561.747.8513.

MEDIA CONTACT
Mut Communications
Michael Mut
786.426.2277
info@mutcomm.com

“Piquete Sessions” Salute the 60s at Ball & Chain 4/26

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Electric Piquete Salute the 60s during “Piquete Sessions” Night at Ball & Chain 4/26

Miami, FL – April 12, 2016 – Miami’s premiere live music venue Ball & Chainis will again host one of the area’s best Latin funk bands Electric Piquete during a monthly series now known as “Piquete Sessions“. Twice named Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Band” (2009 and 2015), the band will perform one set of original material, then perform cover versions of their favorite jazz, soul, rock and Latin songs written and recorded during the 1960s. There is no cover; 21 and over are welcome. The musical homage begins at 8 p.m.

Electric Piquete is probably best known for its fiery originals and inventive interpretations of Latin and jazz standards. A powerfully-tight drums / bass / guitar / keys rhythm section sets the groove for an incendiary horn section, taking listeners on an Afro-Caribbean journey of sound. The band features drummer / vocalist Ed Rosado, bassist / vocalist Michael Mut, ChrisCorreoso on guitar, Chip Gardner on keyboards, and Rich Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn.

A unique and “very Miami” venue, Ball & Chain has been often profiled in local and national press in the two years since re-opening, most recently in a New York Times feature about Little Havana. Originally dedicated in 1935 as the Ball & Chain Saloon, the spot hosted musical luminaries such as Count Basie,Chet Atkins and Billie Holiday. There is a daily happy hour, weekly salsa night, and the venue is available for private parties and events.

For more details about the band, navigate to www.ElectricPiquete.com. For more information about the venue, please visit www.BallandChainMiami.comor call 305.643.7820.

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UM-NSU CARD’s Annual Tropical Nights Gala 5/7

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2016 Tropical Nights Honors Mona Nasser And Tom Whitehurst

CORAL GABLES, FL – April 12, 2016 – The University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) will host the 14th annual Tropical Nights on Saturday, May 7th at the InterContinental Miami while raising awareness and funds for South Florida autism services and programs.

More than 500 guests are expected to join event co-chairs Blake Sando from Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. and his wife Jennifer Sando, to celebrate CARD’s excellence in serving the South Florida autism community. This year, Tropical Nights will honor two prominent CARD parents, Mona Nasser and Tom Whitehurst. Ms. Nasser will receive the Cruz-Whitehurst Advocacy Award, and Mr. Whitehurst will receive the CARD Community Leadership Award. This year’s featured artist is Rachel Olin Levy. Her piece, “Calla Lilies” (30” x 22” Gouache and watercolor), will be up for live auction at Tropical Nights. Rachel is a passionate outsider artist diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and a Non-Verbal Learning Disability. Her paintings are nature-inspired.

“Almost from the very beginning of CARD, these two amazing parents and advocates have believed in our mission, supported us in fulfilling our promise, gently guided us in new directions that needed to be explored, and inspired us to be better than we ever imagined we could be,” says Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, Executive Director Dr. Michael Alessandri. “Both are now actively forging new paths in employment and housing for adults with autism who share the same lifelong needs as their own adult children.”

This year’s focus highlights the journeys of the families of our honorees  and others like them, their efforts to create innovative programming for adults with autism with significant needs, and the role CARD has played in supporting them on this journey. Guests are invited to join CARD for a cocktail reception followed by a night of fine dining, live and silent auction, dancing to the sounds from DJ1Tre AKA Michael Marino. Proceeds from this event directly benefit the lifelong services and programs of CARD which are provided to local families at no direct cost to them.

Tropical Nights is locally sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Bilzin, Sumberg, LLP, Hogan Lovells, Coral Gables Bar Association, Paul J. DiMare Foundation, Whitehurst Advisory Group of Raymond James, Bacardi USA, Padron Cigars, and many more. Media sponsors include Brickell Magazine/Key Biscayne Magazine and The Florida Villager.

For more information about this event visit www.cardtropicalnights.org or contact Michelle Costa at 305.284.9126.  For more information on CARD, please call 800.9.AUTISM, x1 (800.928.8476) or visit www.umcard.org.

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ABOUT CARD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

The University of Miami’s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of our diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world. www.miami.edu.

CARD is a state-funded resource and support program dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and related disabilities including deaf-blindness and pervasive developmental disorders.  CARD is based at 7 universities throughout Florida including the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University, which together form UM-NSU CARD in South Florida.

Autism is a neurological disability that affects a person’s ability to communicate, understand language, play and socially interact with others.

MEDIA CONTACT
Michelle Costa
305.301.4387
mke@miami.edu

Camacho’s April 15 Luna Star Café Show a Benefit for Switchboard & Paws4You

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Jim Camacho’s April 15 Show at Luna Star Café a Benefit for Switchboard of Miami and Paws4You

All proceeds from the door to be donated to the Miami area organizations key in suicide prevention and pet rescue

Miami, FL – April 6, 2016 – Fresh on the heels of launching a campaign to donate proceeds from the online sale of new single “Make It to the Morning Light”, Miami singer-songwriter Jim Camacho will now perform a full band concert at Luna Star Café (775 NE 125th St, North Miami, Florida 33161) on Friday, April 15, 2016, beginning at 8 p.m. Camacho will similarly split the take at the door equally between Switchboard of Miami and Paws 4 You. Admission is $10 – the establishment is cash-only – and special guest Karen Feldner will open the evening. All ages are welcome; for more information about the venue, visit www.LunaStarCafe.com or call 305.799.7123.

The new release itself, inspired by the incredible natural visuals surrounding the Rock Lodge at Giant’s Castle in South Africa, as well as Jim’s interaction with the friendly locals, and in particular, the video, directed by Juan Davila from2WayCreative, carries a powerful life-affirming and pet-friendly message. The track features drums and percussion by Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident/ EOTO), guitars and organ by Fernando Perdomo (Jakob Dylan / Emitt Rhodes), background vocals by brother John Camacho, and vocals and multi-instrumentation by Jim Camacho (bass, acoustic guitar, toy piano).

Shot in South Miami and in the historic MiMo District of Miami, the visual narrative follows the desperate plight of a young woman played by Michelle Grand (Ex-Norwegian), an abusive dog owner (Camacho’s friend and frequent collaborator Alex Porro) and the positive, even life-saving effects that our four-legged friends can have on people. View the video, produced by Annie Fernandez, on the artist’s YouTube page: https://youtu.be/vAWY7EoGeMU.

Camacho recently toured the U.K. to promote the new single. Among the appearances: a guest spot on the Tony Moore’s Musical Emporiumbroadcast on SoHo Radio and a solo performance at The Bedford Live.  Switchboard and Paws4You are both registered 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, the former well-known in the community for expertise in the field of suicide prevention, the latter, a volunteer-run pet rescue with a mission of saving animals from euthanasia and re-homing abandoned pets, from which Jim has adopted a pet in the recent past.

The Miami Beach native Feldner, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist herself, is known for performing as a solo acoustic act and on electric guitar with a backing band. Her latest release “Life” is available on iTunes.

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com.

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ABOUT JIM CAMACHO

Miami native Jim Camacho’s solo career has seen him release five collections of songs, including Stalker Songs, which earned a Gold Remi award in the Music Video category at the 40th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for the song titled “Houdini.” His material garnered “Best Acoustic Performer” (2005) and “Best Album” (2009 for Beachfront Defeat) honors from the Miami New Times. The Broward Palm Beach New Times called Everywhere one of the top albums of 2013. He’s toured with John Legend and Linda Perhacs.

Last year, Jim released two singles: “Ophelia” in February and “Please Come Home” in July. In May of 2016, he will issue a virtual split 7” single with singer / songwriter Rob Elba (Holy Terrors / Shark Valley Sisters) and celebrate the release of it with a show at Gramps in Wynwood; more singles are in the works. His latest release is “Make It to the Morning Light”, which is now available as a pay-what-you-like for charity download on Bandcamp.

Camacho has also become prolific at writing musicals and scoring children’s theater productions. His initial foray into the realm began with Fools’ Paradise, which was directed and choreographed by the acclaimed Jonathan Cerullo. The show ran as a full production in Miami and played to sold out workshops in New York. Next, he co-wrote and scored Guru, which premiered in  Miami, scored Mickey Herman Saves the $#&@ World, which premiered at the Adrienne Arsht Center, wrote the book and music for The Cavie Islanders and the Troll and The Guru of Gir.

He has collaborated with Sesame Street and Disney veteran Noel MacNeal on Who Put the Trick in Trick or Treat: Tales of Amazing Tricksters, Beasts of the Magical World, and The Carnival of Extraordinary Animals – all of which enjoyed runs during the “Boo at the Zoo” at the Bronx Zoo 2012-2014. In 2015, Camacho premiered Digging for Bones, a musical about a group of time-travelling paleontologists and a friendly T-Rex dinosaur skeleton, and enjoyed a third successful run of a collaboration with MacNeal, Mouse King, which has become a new South Florida holiday tradition, enjoying multiple sell out performances.

Camacho co-founded and led the standout group The Goods, which was active during the 1990s, worked with legendary producer Tom Dowd, won the prestigious “Album of the Year” Florida Jammy award and topped the Billboard Florida Radio & Record charts with their single “I’m Not Average”. Their high-energy live show, outstanding musicianship and relentless touring led them to sign a recording contract with Polygram Records and be featured in a VH1 documentary. The Goods shared the stage with Pearl Jam, The Smithereens, Cracker and Matthew Sweet, among others.

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com, like the Jim Camacho Music page on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram  @JimCamacho.

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United Dialysis Center Now Open in Pompano Beach

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United Dialysis Center Now Open in Pompano Beach

Clinical site offers top care and treatment in new center designed with patient comfort in mind  

Pompano Beach, FL – March 29, 2016 – United Dialysis Center is meeting the South Florida region’s ever growing demand for outpatient dialysis with the opening of its new state-of-the-art dialysis facility in Pompano Beach, Florida.
United Dialysis Center is now accepting new patients and can accommodate many for in-center hemodialysis. In addition, as part of their commitment to patient-centered care, they have access to social workers, all home dialysis options and its benefits for enhanced quality of life.

“The growing need for dialysis services is a nationwide trend which we plan to fulfill here in South Florida,” says Facility Manager Betty Jean Verbal. “We see the demand for dialysis services continuing to increase more and more in this area and United Dialysis Center will help meet the demand.”

Located at 1311 E. Atlantic Blvd in Pompano Beach, the dialysis center houses 21 new dialysis stations, equipped with deluxe comfortable chairs, personal televisions, and Wi-Fi connectivity to help patients feel more comfortable, as well as to enable them to participate in life more fully while on dialysis.

Verbal adds: “What we have at United Dialysis is the future of health care for patients suffering with kidney disease. Our new center exemplifies our goal to be the best of the best for people struggling with kidney disease, helping them to live healthier lives, where quality of life is at the highest possible level.”

This brand new 7,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is modern and comfortable. The entire facility, including all treatment areas and the waiting room, is very spacious, allowing for extra privacy. We offer private dialysis rooms for those seeking a private, quiet, and more relaxing dialysis experience. Most importantly, the center is staffed with compassionate and dedicated world-class healthcare professionals, including physicians, a nurse manager, technicians, nutritionists and social workers.

Services provided at the new United Dialysis Center will include in-center hemodialysis, training and support for home hemodialysis and home peritoneal dialysis. All services are provided by board-certified nephrologists and a highly skill team of nurses and technicians.

The Pompano Beach Dialysis Center is located blocks from the beach with easy access from I-95 and major roads such as Dixie Boulevard and Federal Highway. Parking at United Dialysis Center is plentiful and free of charge.

For more information, contact United Dialysis Center at 754.307.1536 or visit www.PompanoDialysis.com.

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