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33rd annual Festival of the Trees

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Each year South Florida’s architecture and design community demonstrates its support for interior architecture education through their annual participation in Festival of the Trees, a fundraising event coordinated by Florida International University’s Interior Architecture Department.
Over the past 32 years, this annual holiday event has raised over $350,000 in funds that benefit FIU’s Interior Architecture Department and its students.
Sponsors underwrite designers who design and build unique holiday creations and donate them to the event. The “trees” are then displayed and auctioned at the gala opening. Winning bidders take these extraordinary creations home and get to show them off throughout the year.
Our President, Josh Oberhausen was selected as a judge at this year’s event, along with Hilda Altimari, Art Director of Dacra Miami Design District; Martin Amado, TV Personality; Massimo Casagrande, Director of Education at Marangoni Miami; and Liana Guilarte, Group Publisher for Modern Luxury. The event took place Thursday, November 21st, at The Moore Building in the Miami Design District.
Congratulations to the winners of the 33rd annual Festival of the Trees:
Most Colorful: “Candela” by AECOM
Most Animated: “It’s All Relative” by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, Inc.
Most Progressive: “Respirations” by FIU RDF Lab
Most Sustainable: “Cross-Cultural Headgear” by TSAO Design Group
Most Creative: “Layers Through Time” by G. Alvarez Studio, Inc.
Most Elegant: “Glitz” by HKS Architects, Inc.
Most Whimsical: “Hold My Memphis” by CallisonRTKL
Most Illuminating: “Depths of Deco” by Gresham, Smith, & Partners
Most Thematic: “Games Archiving Games” by OBM International
Honorable Mention (Creative): “Carousel Through Time” by Cube 3
Honorable Mention (Thematic): “Vessel” by Stantec
Honorable Mention (Colorful): “Copasetic” by Zyscovich Architects

OBR Participates in 3rd Annual Drink Miami Hostel at the Freehand Miami Beach

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Josh and Aimet Oberhausen, co-founders of the Miami Hospitality Design Awards and judges of the 3rd Annual Drink Miami Hostel, selected Zacapa Rum as the “Best Themed Room.”

Zacapa’s design was intended to make you feel as if you were floating in the clouds of the Guatemala mountains. Cloud-like elements hung from the ceiling & mist surrounded the room as guests sipped on the “Al Cielo” signature cocktail, which means “to the sky.”

Organizers Gabriel Urrutia, Giovanny Gutierrez, and Matt Hirsch, transformed the Freehand into a virtual drinking tour showcasing the best brands, bartenders, and trendsetting cocktails.

As guests traveled through more than 20 experiences throughout the hostel’s rooms and common areas, they sipped on spirits from around the world and got their “passport” stamped. Guests also had the opportunity to learn more about their favorite cocktails through one-on-one interactions with brand ambassadors and bartenders.

FIU Celebrates City of Miami Beach’s 100th Anniversary

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MBUSAs part of an expansive partnership with the city that began last year, FIU is hosting numerous events in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of Miami Beach.

Though the celebration runs all year, the major centennial events will be held March 22-26, including a performance by the FIU Symphony and Concert Choir at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on March 25.

According to John Stuart, associate dean of cultural and community engagement in the College of Architecture + the Arts (CARTA) and executive director of the Miami Beach Urban Studios (MBUS), FIU has had a significant presence on Miami Beach for years ­­­­­– so partnering with the city was a natural fit.

Beyond the centennial events, projects included in FIU’s partnership with the city range from sea level rise and transportation to dual enrollment and new courses at MBUS.

Located in the iconic 420 Lincoln Road building, FIU’s MBUS has worked with city leaders for months to help plan FIU’s collaboration with the centennial. In addition to MBUS, the Wolfsonian-FIU and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU will play a part in the festivities.

Oberhausen Marketing & PR (OBR) is not only a business of Miami Beach, but is also a vested party in the future of the community. South Beach local Josh Oberhausen, President of OBR and member of the Board of CARTA, is passionate about seeing these projects through to fruition.

Click here for more information:

http://news.fiu.edu/2015/02/fiu-partners-with-miami-beach-on-centennial-sea-level-rise-and-more/85084?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fiu-partners-with-miami-beach-on-centennial-sea-level-rise-and-more

Wynwood Central Artist Collective

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The Wynwood Central Artist Collective was commissioned to celebrate and show appreciation for the talented artists who have helped make Wynwood an internationally recognized arts center.  Developed and managed by Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations (OBR) and produced and curated by prolific and esteemed street artist Daniel Fila, a.k.a. KRAVE, and Yuval Ofir of Yo Miami, the exhibit showcased the works of nine prominent local street artists on the fencing of the Wynwood Central construction site during Art Basel 2013.

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SoBe Local Experience Held at Macchialina Restaurant

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Chef Michael Pirolo of Macchialina and Diego Ganoza of Gravity Brewlab

Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations’ monthly SoBe Local event was held at Macchialina, a casual Italian taverna located on Alton Road between 8th & 9th that’s part of the Pubbelly group. Chef Michael Pirolo served tasty hand carved porchetta sandwiches with choice of toppings including crispy potatoes, broccolini and pepperonta while Diego Ganoza of Gravity Brewlab’s poured his specially brewed “Saizonetta” beer. Art being part of the SoBe Local experience, local celebrity artist Krave was in the house creating one of his pieces “El Fresco” style. Read more

Yelp Miami Kicks Off Summer at the Perry South Beach Hotel

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OMPR organized a Summer Chill Event with Johnny Todd, Yelp’s Miami Community Manager, at STK at the Perry South Beach hotel. Yelp Miami Elite members kicked off the summer with Flipflop rum and flutes of champagne; delicious appetizers from STK Miami; fashion show by Big Drop; and tunes by DJ Aulden Brown and DJ Obscene.  To read more on this fabulous event, click on the links below:

http://communityblog.yelp.com/2012/06/yelp-miami-kicks-off-summer.html

http://www.yelp.com/biz/yelps-summer-chill-elite-event-at-the-perry-south-beach-miami-beach

The GMBHA Selects Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations

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The Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA), a membership organization comprised of hoteliers and allied members in Miami-Dade County, has selected Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations as its agency of record.  The Miami Beach-based agency will provide the GMBHA with public relations and marketing counsel to help raise awareness of its education programs, advocacy initiatives and networking events within Miami’s hospitality and associated industries.

“The GMBHA chose Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations for their strong media relationships and strategic thinking. We look to them as trusted advisors as we continue to grow the GMBHA’s membership and advocacy efforts on local, state and national issues,” said Wendy Kallergis, GMBHA’s President and CEO.

The GMBHA’s members consist of more than 160 hotels and 300 allied businesses located across Miami-Dade County. The GMBHA’s calendar of events includes monthly hotelier’s breakfast series, networkers and luncheons featuring the top leaders and educators in the hospitality industry.

For the past 17 years, the GMBHA has recognized exceptional hotel employees and hotel members during its annual Inn Key Awards Luncheon, which is taking place on April 19th of this year. In 2011, the GMBHA began the annual Hospitality Leadership Awards, which honors employees in hotel managerial positions.

“What better way to expand our hospitality practice than by working with Wendy Kallergis and the GMBHA team, leaders in Miami’s hotel and tourism industry,” said Josh Oberhausen, owner and founder, Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations.

About Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations:

Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations is a full-service marketing and public relations firm based in Miami Beach. The firm’s team of seasoned, progressive professionals has well-developed expertise in the hospitality, architecture, real estate, healthcare, entertainment and design industries. Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations provides personalized service and solutions and has substantial media and lifestyle relationships that they leverage for clients. Some of the agency’s services include brand development, media relations, online marketing, social media campaigns and website design. For more information, visit www.obrmarketing.com.

About the GMBHA:

The Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association is a membership organization comprised of hoteliers and allied members across Miami Dade County. The association’s goal is to promote the interest of its members through advocacy, education and partnerships and advance Miami as the visitor’s destination of choice. For more information, visit gmbha.com.

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OMPR Moderates GMBHA’s Couples in Hospitality Panel Discussion

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Josh and Aimet Oberhausen of Oberhausen Marketing & PR recently moderated the GMBHA’s Couples in Hospitality Panel Discussion at the Shelborne South Beach. The couples included Jared and Stacey Galbut of Menin Hotels; Jeff Lehman, General Manager of The Betsy Hotel, and his partner Pedro Cruz, owner of Roots & Roots; and Annie Borges, HR Director of the Essex House and Clevelander Hotel, and husband Pred Vaskrsich, Director of Engineering of the Shore Club.  The couples gathered in a “talk show” setting and discussed the pros and cons of working together in the demanding hospitality industry.  Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Miami Herald’s Work/Life Balancing Act editor, attended the panel and featured it in her column.

Josh Oberhausen – Guest Speaker @ FIU’s School of Hospitality & Tourism

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Josh Oberhausen, Owner and Founder of Miami-based Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations (OMPR), was a guest speaker at FIU’s School of Hospitality & Tourism Management as part of the school’s Industry Round Table Series. Josh gathered with a group of students for a Q&A discussion on hotel marketing and trends. He shared details on new technology and best practices for hotel channel management as well as his hospitality marketing experience which includes, to name a few, The Perry South Beach Hotel, Couples Resorts in Jamaica, South Beach Hotel Group and the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association.

Join The Wolfsonian Visionaries at The 11:11:11 Event

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As members of The Wolfsonian Visionaries, we invite you to join us in an otherworldly celebration of cocktails, dining, music and dancing on 11.11.11 at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.  Tickets to this amazing event are $150 per person with net proceeds benefiting The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please click on these links:

http://fiualumni.com/page.aspx?pid=1018

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228718960521117

We look forward to celebrating with you.

The Wolfsonian Visionaries Committee:

Aimet & Josh Oberhausen

Olga Granda-Scott and Doug Scott

Jaime Odabachian

Lucia Schito

Jose Zaldivar

The Wolfsonian Visionaries – A collective for the future focusing on furthering awareness of the Arts and Design.