Rolex Sports Car Series in Homestead

* Nineteen Year Old Racing Sensation Dion von Moltke Roars Into Miami For Grand Prix of Miami

HOMESTEAD – Nineteen year old racing sensation, Dion von Moltke (www.dionvm.com), is roaring into Miami for the Grand Prix of Miami, March 5-6, 2010 at the Homestead Miami Speedway.

As the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series returns to Miami, all eyes will be on Dion as he returns to Doran Racing, driving with Memo Gidley. Dion will be driving the car #77, a Ford-powered Dallara Daytona Prototype that is being sponsored by McDonalds/South African Airways/P1 Groupe. This is a homecoming in many ways for Dion as Doran Racing gave him his Daytona Prototype start, and he currently lives in Miami attending college fulltime at Florida International University (FIU). P1 Groupe also provides driver management services for Dion, from sponsorships to marketing.

Five for Fighting Headlines SunFest April 28

WEST PALM BEACH – SunFest, Florida’s largest music, art and waterfront festival, announced several national acts scheduled to appear at the 28th annual event being held April 28-May 2, along one of the most scenic sections of Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach.

National acts scheduled to perform include Weezer, ZZ Top, Shinedown, Ben Harper and Relentless7, Patti LaBelle, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Flaming Lips, Rise Against, B-52′s, Damian Marley, Nas, Five For Fighting, Flogging Molly, Sister Hazel, Better than Ezra, Marcus Miller, Classic Albums Live, and The Charlie Daniels Band. Additional entertainment announcements will be made as they are confirmed.

See www.sunfest.com

Bass Museum’s Cool Nights Hot Jazz

MIAMI - Bass Museum of Art kicks off their winter jazz series, Cool Nights Hot Jazz, on Friday, Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. with pianist/composer Mike Orta. The bi-weekly Friday night concert has become a celebrated locals destination for culture, conversation and music, featuring Miami’s most talented local artists.

Held in the museum’s café and lounge designed by Chicago-based artist Dzine, the vibrant wall-to-wall mural painted with kaleidoscopic swirls and electric colors is the perfect backdrop for musical exploration. It’s the best deal in town, with admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members, and includes complimentary Bustelo, Grolsch beer and Chilensis wine.

Winter Jazz Series Schedule (7 – 9 p.m.)

February 19                              Mike Orta Quartet
March 5                                    Fernando Ulibarri Quartet
March 19                                  Rudolfo Zuñiga Quintet
April 2                                      Shelly Berg Trio, with special guest Ed Calle
April 16                                    Negroni Trio

Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park), (305) 673-7530 or www.bassmuseum.org.

Amelia Island Film Festival Set for Feb. 25

AMELIA ISLAND –The newly created Amelia Island Film Festival, taking place Feb. 25 – 28, celebrates local and regional filmmakers in venues throughout historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. Program includes a meet and greet with filmmakers, writers, artists and songwriters. Call (904) 335-1110 or see www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.org.

Punta Gorda Art Show

PUNTA GORDA – The 7th Biennial National Art Exhibition benefits the programs and artists of the non-profit Visual Arts Center here. Running Feb. 6 – March 12 at the Visual Arts Center, 125 of the best entries are selected from all 50 states. This year, the top prize is $5,000. Call (941) 639-8810 or visit www.visualartcenter.org.

February is Edison Month in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS – During February, Fort Myers celebrates the birthday of its most illustrious historical figure, Thomas A. Edison, with the Edison Festival of Light Stadium Show, Grand Parade & Fireworks on Feb. 20. Invention competitions, parties, craft shows and a 5K run are all part of the celebration. The gates at the Edison Stadium, Fort Myers High School, open at 4 p.m. for individuals with reserved seating who wish to watch the parade and fireworks. Entertainment begins at 5 p.m. climaxing with fireworks at 7 p.m. to kick off the grand lighted parade. Parade admission is free; stadium seating for the event is $20 per person. Go to www.edisonfestival.org for more information.

Fantasy of Flight Honors Black Aviation History

ORLANDO – Fantasy of Flight presents the Living History Symposium: “They Dared to Fly” Feb. 19 – Feb. 20. This symposium features the Tuskegee Airmen in honor of Black History month. Several of the original Tuskegee Airmen will share their personal experiences of wartime military service during segregated America. This event features open-forum and question-and-answer sessions. Fantasy of Flight’s permanent multi-media Tuskegee Airmen exhibit and vintage aircraft collection, including the P-51C Mustang, provides the perfect backdrop for this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet these brave men. Call (407) 332-5212.

Lowry Park Valentine’s Day

TAMPA – Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo honors love this Valentine’s Day with Wild at Heart on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. Singles, couples and groups of friends (ages 21 and up) are invited to the park for a lighthearted look at love in the animal kingdom. This fourth annual tour and progressive dinner will entertain guests with interesting stories about the pairing, partnering and mating habits of the zoo’s residents.

Guests are welcomed with romantic refreshments and up-close animal encounters, where they will proceed to various animal habitat areas stopping for salads, candlelight dinner and dessert. The event is open bar. Two tours are offered each night of the event, lasting approximately 3.5 hours. Reservations are required. Tickets are $55 per person; Annual Zoo Pass members receive a discount of $5 off per ticket. Call (813) 935-8552 ext. 239 for more information.

Harold Pinter in Seaside

SANTA ROSA BEACH – On Oct. 7-17, the Seaside Repertory Theatre’s Autumn Playwright Festival pays homage to a major playwright through panel discussions, staged readings, and a full-scale production honoring 2005 Nobel Prize-winner Harold Pinter. Visit www.autumntides.com.

Deering Estate Hosts Guest Composers

MIAMI – The Deering Estate at Cutler hosts the Living Artist Concert Series. This concert series combines ensemble performances with lectures, visual art exhibits, environmental awareness and interpretive programs, while acquainting residents and visitors with the best of South Florida’s artistic spirit. Concerts are held in the historic Stone House Ballroom. On Oct. 16 the Piano Series “Florida Triad” will feature guest composer Tania Leon and pianist, Jose R. Lopez, in a collaborative historic journey linking music and history from Spain, Cuba, and the United States with South Florida. On Nov. 13 the Chamber Music Series, “Tribute,” will feature the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble and music by Louis Ferdinand of Prussia, A. Copeland, E. Korngold and Composer in Residence Judith Shatin. Visit www.deeringestate.org .

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