Miramar, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/06/2009 -- The French call it cafe au lait. In Italy, of course, it's caffe latte. But in Spain and Latin America – and in the Cuban bastions of Miami – the combination of bold coffee (sometimes espresso) with scalded milk is cafe con leche or sometimes cafebar. Now there is a new version of this popular drink with a bit of a twist – Cafe con Leche Ice Cream from Blue Bell Creameries.

This year, in honor of National Ice Cream Month (the month of July), Blue Bell Creameries is introducing in South Florida only, a brand new flavor called Cafe con Leche Ice Cream, which is a smooth coffee ice cream with a rich, sweet flavor inspired by the popular beverage.

Cafe con Leche is the second flavor developed this year in honor of the company's market entry into South Florida, and is exclusive to the area. The first was Tropical Paradise, a coconut ice cream blended with crushed pineapples, roasted macadamia nuts and a pineapple coconut sauce swirl.

"South Florida offers a variety of distinctive cuisines that have inspired Blue Bell to come up with some new ideas for ice cream flavors just for this region," explains Melvin Ziegenbein, vice president of sales and marketing for Blue Bell. "We're hoping the flavor is received as well as the drink it was inspired by, and we may make it available in other markets in the fall. But South Floridians get to have it all to themselves first. You won't even find any in stores in Texas, where Blue Bell is made."

Every year in July, Blue Bell celebrates National Ice Cream Month, established by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, by introducing a brand new ice cream flavor never before made by the company. Blue Bell Ice Cream, made in the small town of Brenham, Texas, is the number-three selling ice cream in the U.S., even though it is only sold in parts of 18 states. Blue Bell ice cream, light ice cream, sherbet, frozen yogurt, no-sugar added ice cream, and frozen snacks are part of a 250-product lineup. Blue Bell produces about 45 different flavors of ice cream each year, but the most popular flavor, year after year, is Homemade Vanilla, made according to a secret recipe to taste like hand-cranked ice cream.

Contact Sue Reddy Silverman 954-236-8283 or sue@staceyschrager.com

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Every wedding should be celebrated with a toss of the bouquet, a toast to the happy couple and a bowl of Blue Bell Ice Cream…Blue Bell Groom’s Cake Ice Cream to be exact.

Brenham, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/01/2009 -- Every wedding should be celebrated with a toss of the bouquet, a toast to the happy couple and a bowl of Blue Bell Ice Cream…Blue Bell Groom's Cake Ice Cream to be exact. The newest creation from "the little creamery" is sure to become a wedding tradition.

Groom's Cake Ice Cream is a luscious chocolate ice cream with chocolate cake pieces and chocolate coated strawberry hearts, surrounded by swirls of strawberry sauce and chocolate icing.

"The inspiration for this flavor came from an actual groom's cake I tasted at a family friend's wedding," said Brenda Valera, director of research and development at Blue Bell "It was so delicious, a chocolate cake with chocolate icing, a strawberry filling and chocolate coated strawberries on top. The flavors were perfect for an ice cream. "

The tradition of a groom's cake originated in the South, just like Texas-based Blue Bell Ice Cream. Many Southern weddings feature a cake for the bride, which is usually the larger, more grand creation with a groom's cake displayed nearby.

"Our ice cream might just change the whole groom's cake concept," Valera added. "We have already had employees request it be served at their weddings in place of an actual cake. It's a great-tasting flavor that you can enjoy at a wedding or at home for no special reason at all."

Blue Bell Creameries, known as "the Little Creamery in Brenham," was founded in 1907 in Brenham, Texas, a town of 13,000, located 70 miles northwest of Houston in the rolling hills of Central Texas. The company launched its brand in South Florida in February to incredible reviews. Now available in 18 states, it is the third-largest selling ice cream brand in the U.S. For information, visit http://www.bluebell.com.

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Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark Sunday July 19th at 8 p.m.

Miramar, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/25/2009 -- The City of Miramar proudly presents The Poets Place, an evening of poetry, music and song, in the Banquet Hall at the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark on Sunday, July 19th at 8 p.m. Adult Content Featured. Admission is free.

There will be performances by well-known poets Sonia Mannings, Deborah Magadalena Asia and Analogy along with the Live Poets Society Band.

Sonia Mannings, well-known throughout South Florida and the first female poet for Miami's Live Poet Society, will perform pieces from her two CDs: the debut CD Unrequited Love and her latest Truth About Love. Her credentials include performing at the historical Overtown Lyric Theater and at the monthly poetry event, Soul Sessions in downtown Hollywood. Most recently, she formed SoulStar Productions that promotes local artists, writers and musicians.

Puerto Rican-born actress/poet Deborah Magdalena, a veteran performer of TV and film, including Sesame Street, Apollo Comedy Hour, Suns of Thunder, Striptease and For Love of Country, will be performing pieces from her New CD "Deborah LIVE" and is launching a one-hour bilingual variety show Todo Urbano con Deborah Magdalena.

Asia won first place in the 2008 Southern Fried Poetry Slam champion along with his team MinoriTEAM and was featured in both the Russell Simmons' HBO Def Poetry and on the Black Family Channel's Spoken.

Analogy made his debut in South Florida's Bohemia Room in 2007. Since then he has performed at South Florida's Literary Cafe, Love Mecca in Atlanta and AXA Presents Spoken word in Anguilla, BWI. He performed in Slam Competitions, at Anguilla's Carnival and has two CDs, all of which have collectively enabled him to become an open mike veteran.

Get your vouchers now (exchangeable for two free tickets, while supplies last) at the Miramar Cultural Center Box Office, Miramar City Hall, Miramar Multi Purpose Center and other locations throughout Miramar. Seating is limited. First come, first served.

The Box Office is open Tuesdays-Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and three hours prior to Showtime at 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025 on Red Road, north of Miramar Parkway. Call 954-602-4500 or visit http://www.MiramarCulturalCenter.org for more information.

The Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark, in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, is a collaborative effort of many who share a fundamental commitment to the arts as essential to building a strong and vibrant community. The project is funded in part by Broward County through the Broward County Board of Commissioners with proceeds from 2000 Safe Parks & Land Preservation Bond. The Center also acknowledges the support of the State of Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Contact: Sue Reddy 954-236-8283 or sue@staceyschrager.com
Edna La Roche at 954-602-4514, 954-854-8036 or elaroche@miramarculturalcenter.org.

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Hollywood, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/16/2009 -- Symphony of the America's Summerfest 2009, Fort Lauderdale's professional orchestra now in its 18th consecutive year, comes to the Miramar Cultural Center for one performance only Wednesday, July 15 at 8 p.m.

This year's Summerfest under the artistic direction of Dr. James Brooks-Bruzzese collaborates with the outstanding orchestra from Budapest, Hungary, the Remenyi Ede Chamber Orchestra. Music featured will include pieces from brilliant composers such as Vivaldi, Bach and Copland as well as Hungarian composer Gyorgy Orban and the premiere of work by Cuban composer Alfredo Munar. There also will be exhilarating performances of Rachmaninoff and David Popper, featuring cellist Endre Balog, and the music of Wieniawski arranged and performed by concertmaster/soloist Laszlo Pap.

Ticket prices are $15, $25 and $35. VIP tickets are also available that include a post-concert reception with visiting artists. Call 954-602-4500, visit http://www.MiramarCulturalCenter.org or the box office open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and three hours prior to show time

The Miramar Cultural Center is located at 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025 at Red and Hiatus Roads.

The Miramar Cultural Center ArtsPark, in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, is a collaborative effort of many who share a fundamental commitment to the arts as essential to building a strong and vibrant community. The project is funded in part by Broward County through the Broward County Board of Commissioners with proceeds from 2000 Safe Parks & Land Preservation Bond. The Center also acknowledges the support of the State of Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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