|  | Hi there Friends of Redland Region,
Here's a few items of interest for those who enjoy a visit to the Miami's Bountiful Countryside. Make some time in your schedule this week for family and friends with a delightful adventure in the Redland region to enjoy and celebrate our history, culture and heritage.
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| | Feb 14 - Valentine's Day |  | | Innovative food, art, music and romance under the stars. Bring your loved one or a friend to celebrate a day of love, nestled in a romantic garden under the stars at Figat Chefs Kitchen at Cauley Square from 8:30pm to midnight. Enjoy the chef driven table - d'hôte menu, with welcome cocktail and bites. Live music: Jazz performance by Walker Wright and international award winning singer and composer Ojedita. Meet and greet live artists - live art paintings for auction. |
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Saturday, Feb 15 |  | | Tour five spectacular private gardens, including Bali Hai, the home of academy award winning movie producer John Landau and his wife Julie. The 40th annual Upper Keys Garden Walk, from 10am to 4pm, features a complimentary Tea Party at the Club’s historic Francis Tracy Garden Center with baked goods and beverages, plus a botanical art exhibit. |
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| | | | | | Wednesday, Feb 19 |  | | Enjoy a fun evening of games and networking as the South Dade Chamber hosts Trivia Night at the Homestead Miami Speedway Champion's Club from 5:30 to 7:30pm. $10 early registration, or $15 at the door, includes appetizers and cash bar. Bring a colleague and plenty of business cards. |
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Friday, Feb 21 |  | | Meet at the Seminole Theatre in Downtown Homestead at 5:30pm to receive your official shot glass for Halfway to St Patrick's Day Pub Crawl. Bring a friend, meet new people, and discover some of the local hidden gems of Homestead, including the American Legion; City Bistro Martini Bar; Simmons Bar; FourEight Restaurant and Lounge; and the Seminole Theatre Pub. |
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| | Friday, Feb 21 |  | | Fearless front-woman Derina Harvey leads this Celtic rock group, who are recent winners of the People’s Choice Award at the 2018 Edmonton Music Awards. The group offers a fresh take on traditional folk songs as well as an increasing amount of original material. |
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Saturday, Feb 22 |  | | Encounter live animals, try local organic foods, enjoy live music, learn about South Florida ecosystems, take the Trolley to the National Parks, and more... all at the sixth annual Homestead Eco-Fair from noon to 4pm at Losner Park. |
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| | Saturday, Feb 29 and Sunday, Mar 1 |  | | Bring the family out to the Homestead Sports Complex for Rotary of Homestead's annual signature two day Stonecrab and Seafood Festival (February 29 and March 1) featuring multiple food and merchandise vendors, bands, childrens play area, bar, games, and much more. |
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Friday, Mar 6 |  | | Attend the third annual Great Gatsby Gala from 6:30 to 10pm, a benefit for the Friends of the Historic Seminole Theatre. Celebrate all the events that have happened so far, as well as learning about future plans with a full night of entertainment including dinner, cocktails, entertainment from special guests, and the chance to fundraise by bidding on some exclusive opportunities only available at this gala. |
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| | Saturday, March 14 |  | | Bring the family to downtown Homestead Main Street for Carnival Parade and Flavors of the Caribbean Festival from 4 to 9pm at Losner Park in downtown Homestead featuring a joyful parade down Krome Avenue with the Mocko Jumbie Junkanoo dancers and band in the lead, with floats, bands and small town family fun. |
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| Friday, March 13 |  | | This special Friday the 13th presentation will focus on some of the stranger stories that revolve around the Redland Agricultural District. From haunted hotels, to abandoned ghost towns, to mysterious and secretive residents, this tour brings the history of the Redland region to life... or death? Following the 7:30pm presentation, naturalist guides will take participants into the park to search for some of the nocturnal residents such as bats and owls. |
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Saturday, March 21 |  | | Venture out on bicycle with a naturalist guide and explore Historic sites through-out Redland on this 12-mile tour, starting at Castellow Hammock Preserve and Nature Center at 9am. Stops include the Silver Palm Historic District, Hattie Bauer Preserve, as well as Fruit & Spice Park for a quick bite at the Mango Cafe. Return to the park at 1:30pm. |
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| | | | |  | | | |  | | | | | A big thank you to all of our Redland View sponsors for helping us highlight these special events in the countryside -- and thanks to our Redland View readers for your continued interest in these delightful cultural opportunities.
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We hope you'll bring your family and friends out to the countryside for a day of old-fashioned fun and good times real soon. See you there!
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