Eyes on Miami: Candace Bushnell, Lil Pump, T.I., and Others

It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with World Red Eye, New Times brings you a solid recap of all the recent experiences you might’ve missed around Miami. It’s impossible to be everywhere, but, hey, we can try to keep our Eyes on Miami.

September 16

25th Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball Kickoff at InterContinental Miami: Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and in-kind Ball donor InterContinental Miami celebrated the 25th Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball VIP Kickoff Party at the InterContinental Miami in anticipation of this season’s Masterpiece XXV-themed gala on Saturday, November 2, a creative interpretation of Game of Thrones.

September 18

Opening Reception for “Remix” at the Sagamore Hotel South Beach: Miami Beach’s art aficionados and community members converged at the Sagamore Hotel South Beach for the opening reception of the hotel’s newest art exhibition, “Remix.”

Currents Men I Trust Presented by Defy at PAMM: Guests flocked to Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for the third edition of Currents, presented by Defy, a progressive audio-visual immersive cultural experience.

Ocean Drive Magazine’s Sip, Shop, & Discover Camilla’s New Mother Collection at Aventura Mall: Ocean Drive magazine and editor-in-chief Patricia Tortolani hosted an afternoon celebration at Camilla Boutique at the Aventura Mall in honor of the brand’s latest collection, Mother.

YoungArts Open Studio & Lunch With Dance Artist-in-Residence Yusha-Marie Sorzano: National YoungArts Foundation invited supporters for a reception, open studio, and lunch in celebration of the 2019 dance-artist-in-residence Yusha-Marie Sorzano (2000 YoungArts winner in Dance) in the YoungArts Jewel Box.

Summer Jazz Series Featuring Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion at Faena Theater: Faena Theater’s third annual Summer Jazz Series closed out with an intimate performance by legendary jazz percussionist Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion.

Major League Soccer Hosts EA Sports’ FIFA 20 North American Launch Celebration at the Temple House: The exclusive event, highlighting the intersection of soccer and culture, welcomed celebrities from the sports and gaming communities as well as a live performance from hip-hop sensation GoldLink, whose hit track “Zulu Screams” is showcased in the soon-to-be-released FIFA 20.

September 19

Ocean Drive Magazine Celebrates September Issue With Cover Star Camille Kostek at Mr. C Coconut Grove: Ocean Drive magazine celebrated its September issue release with cover star Camille Kostek at Mr. C Coconut Grove in partnership with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty.

Bal Harbour Shops and Books & Books Host “An Evening With Candace Bushnell” at Bal Harbour Shops: Bal Harbour Shops along with Books & Books invited guests to meet the critically acclaimed, internationally best-selling author of Sex & the City, Candace Bushnell.

Mayors Merrick Park Flagship Grand Opening Cocktail Celebration: Fine jewelry and timepiece retailer Mayors celebrated the grand opening of its flagship store at the Shops at Merrick Park.

Hillel at FIU x Amar’e Stoudemire Diversity University Kickoff Celebration at Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU: The community gathered at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU to support Hillel at FIU as they partnered with Amar’e Stoudemire to launch Diversity University, an initiative that combats racism and anti-Semitism on college campuses through innovative, bridge-building programming.

Camille Kostek at Hip-Hop Thursdays at Wall: Bombshell Camille Kostek was spotted partying it up on Thursday night at WALL. Kostek left her boyfriend, Rob Gronkowski, at home and celebrated the night with close friends.

September 21

T.I. at E11even Saturdays: Big things were poppin’ Saturday night at E11even when T.I. jumped onstage for a performance, turning the club all the way up.

2019 Police Chief’s Gala Benefiting “Do the Right Thing” Program at JW Marriott Marquis Miami: The 2019 Police Chief’s Gala, hosted by Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, benefited the Do The Right Thing program.

Lil Pump and Michael Bay at Story Saturdays: Lil Pump and his Gucci Gang hit Story on Saturday night, where he took the stage to perform with his chicken nuggets in hand.

Global Empowerment Mission’s Hurricane Dorian Initiatives: World Red Eye traveled to the Bahamas with Michael Capponi and Global Empowerment Mission (G.E.M.) and BStrong to assist those affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Neiman Marcus Coral Gables Presents Confessions of a Buyer: Neiman Marcus Coral Gables hosted buyer Lori Caplin, visiting Miami from the corporate offices in Dallas, Texas.

Sixth Annual Angels for Humanity Catwalk for Charity at JW Marriott Marquis Miami: Catwalk for Charity, the most anticipated fashion fundraiser in South Florida, returned for its sixth consecutive year.

September 22

DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, and Foodgod at Papi Steak: Papi Steak is serving up the best steaks and A-list celebs.

Yo Gotti at LIV on Sunday: It went down in the DMs at LIV on Sunday, especially after Yo Gotti took the stage to hype up the crowd.