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Miami, 28th Feb - 1st Mar 2008

Knight Concert Hall, Carnival Centre, Miami

Situated at the cultural crossroads of the Americas, Carnival Centre for the Performing Arts is one of the largest performig arts cenres anywhere. Strategically located in Downtown Miami, Carnival Centre occupies 570,000 square feet along Biscayne Boulevard between N.E. 13th and 14th Streets.

Photograph of the venue
Knight Concert Hall

Carnival Centre, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33132 USA

786 468 2000 / View map /

Hotels

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    Strand Hotel

    This is going to be the place to be if you're attending FOWA. The Carsonified gang and many of the speakers will be staying here, so why not join the fun?'

    Typical room rate: $310.00 per double, no breakfast included

    thestrandoceandrive.com

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    Whitelaw Hotel

    Located in the shopping district, this is a trendy hotel just a short walk from the beach and a short cab ride from the conference venue.

    Typical room rate: $115.00 per double, no breakfast included.

    southbeachgroup.com/whitelaw.html

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    Chesterfield Hotel

    This is a stylish hotel located in Miami Beach, just minutes from world famous Ocean Drive

    Typical room rate: $160.00 weekdays, $55.00 weekends, per double, no breakfast included

    southbeachgroup.com/chesterfield.html

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    DoubleTree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay

    If you want to be next to the conference venue, this is the perfect hotel.

    Typical room rate: $255.99 for 2 double beds, no breakfast included

    tinyurl.com/2arjno

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    The Wave Hotel

    If you're looking to do some sightseeing and chill, Miami Beach is the place to be...

    This hotel is located on Ocean Drive and minutes from the party venue

    Typical room rate: $189.00 king double bed, no breakfast included

    wavehotel.com

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    The Tides Hotel

    If you're being super swanky and pushing the boat out, this hotel was made for you. Situated on Ocean Drive and newly refurbished, it's exquisite!

    Typical room rate: $350.00 per double, no breakfast included

    tidessouthbeach.com


What you need to know...

Wifi Internet

We will be providing an exclusive wifi cloud for your blogging pleasure.

Catering

Snacks and refreshments will be available to purchase from the lobby of the venue and there are several cafes and restaurants in the vicinity of the venue.

By Miami-Dade Transit

Miami-Dade Transit is providing easy, convenient and inexpensive transportation to the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts By Metrorail and Metromover Knight Concert Hall.

Take the Metrorail to Government Center and transfer to the Omni Loop Metromover headed toward the Performing Arts Center Station, located one block from the Center. New directional signage has been added aboard the trains, at the stations and street level.

By Metrobus

The Omni Bus Terminal is served by 15 bus routes, including 3, 16, 32, 36, 48, 62, 95, A*, C, K, M, S, T, Biscayne MAX and Flagler MAX. *Enhanced Bus Service from South Beach Route A starts from Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue every 20 minutes throughout the evening and runs parallel to Lincoln Road by numerous parking lots along 17th Street westbound. The Route A crosses the Venetian Causeway and ends at the Omni Bus Terminal, located one block from the Center. Buses return to Miami Beach every 20 minutes until 11:40 p.m.

By Taxi

Local taxis can drive you right up to the main entrances of Carnival Center. There are designated taxi stands near each theater where cabs will be waiting after the show (on NE 2nd Ave, near NE 14th St for the Ziff Ballet Opera House and Studio Theater; and on N. Bayshore Drive near NE 13th Street for the Knight Concert Hall).

For more information on these routes check out the Miami-Dade Transit web site at http://www.miamidade.gov/transit or call 305-770-3131, TTY 305-654-6530.