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--> Miami Beach, FL--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--November 2, 2005--The Wolfsonian-Florida International University‘s 10th anniversary celebration officially begins November 11 to 13, 2005, with A Very Wolfsonian Weekend, marking the museum’s collection growth, dynamic exhibitions and education programs, research and scholarly publications, and service to the community. Sponsored this year by JPMorgan, the weekend events include: a Veterans Day celebration and grand opening of The Dynamo, the museum’s new shop and café; a black-tie gala and mambo party at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, the opening reception for the exhibition In Pursuit of Pleasure: Schultze & Weaver and the American Hotel, as well as a community open house.

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AND GRAND OPENING OF THE DYNAMO MUSEUM SHOP AND CAFÉ
Friday, November 11, 10:30am, The Wolfsonian-FIU, FREE
The City of Miami Beach’s Veterans Day parade will conclude at The Wolfsonian’s historic Art Deco building to mark the museum’s 10th anniversary along with a celebration honoring local veterans and their unwavering commitment to national service. The program will include the world premiere of Wolfsonian FanFare, composed by Michael Ruszczynski and will be performed by members of the New World Symphony. Join Miami Beach Mayor David Dermer , Wolfsonian Founder Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. and Master of Ceremonies and ABC News Correspondent Jeffrey Kofman along with local veterans, and distinguished guests in the celebration. This occasion will also commemorate the grand opening of the new shop and café: The Dynamo. The Dynamo provides South Beach with a venue for thoughtful contemplation and interaction with genuine artifacts. Inspired by the Wolfsonian’s collection of communication arts, architecture and design, industrial design, and political propaganda, the Dynamo incorporates the industrial objects and design-motifs of the collection’s era. Catering by Lyon & Lyon. For additional information, contact Michael Hughes at 305.535.2602.

THE WOLFSONIAN 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Friday, November 11, 7pm, Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables
The Wolfsonian celebrates its 10th anniversary with a black-tie gala at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, honoring the public and private partnerships that have contributed to the success of the museum. The gala is a celebration of the contributions of three important public, private and corporate partnerships in the life of The Wolfsonian: founder Mitchell Wolfson Jr.; FIU President Modesto A. Maidique, whose vision made the University partnership possible; and Michael Holden, a founding and current board member and managing director at JPMorgan, the museum’s first and largest corporate underwriter. With honorary national chairs Mary and Howard Frank, Craig Robins and Ambra Medda, and Andre Balazs, the gala will attract nearly 600 guests for an elegant evening and will feature the Peter Duchin Orchestra. Tickets are $500 and $1,000 per person. Beverages sponsored by Bacardi USA and Southern Wine and Spirits. Event sponsored by Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel. For additional information, contact Naomi Honig at 305.535.2631.

MAMBO PARTY: A NIGHT AT EL FLORIDITA FEATURING CACHAO
Friday, November 11, 9:30pm, Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables