Signature Chefs Auction Tonight; Picnic in the Park

CHARITYWIRE— So it might be a semi-hurricane outside. Good news because a very much inside March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction at the Eden Roc is still going on tonight and has tickets still available. The "meet the chefs" reception starts at 6:30p.m. where you'll be welcomed by chef chair Timon Balloo of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill and host Paula DaSilva of 1500 Degrees along with a slew of other notables. The proceeds from the ticket sales and auction items will benefit The March of Dimes. [SO]

MIAMI BEACH— This Saturday, October 27 is the next New World Symphony Wallcast performance where they project the concert from the theater onto the large wall outside for people to watch from the park. And now The Ritz-Carlton South Beach has the perfect Picnic in the Park package to go with an evening of enjoying classical music. Choose from either a Spanish Country or All-American basket. Each has a three-course picnic meal for two and comes with Voss water, Lorina lemonade, a cute Ritz backpack and blanket for keeps, cutting board, cheese knife, place settings, and a cork-screw (minus the wine). Order your two person picnic from the concierge 24 hours in advance for $150 and they'll deliver it to you. [EaterWire]

CORAL GABLES— This weekend Miami is getting a dose of a 'celebrated' European jazz event with the Miami Nice Jazz Festival. And the historic Biltmore Hotel is closing it out with two events on Sunday, October 28. First, join the Sunday Afternoon Jazz Party, starting at 4p.m. for members and 5:30 for non-members. Make like the French and sip on Southern French wines and nibble on quiches, sandwiches and French cheeses, with of course, live jazz. The cost is $25 for non-members, free for members. Then stay for dinner at the Biltmore's Frenchie restaurant, Palme d'Or at 8p.m., called the Eight Hands Culinary Experience with French guest chefs Christophe Dufau and Noemie Honiat. [EaterWire]

[Photo Courtesy of Palme d'Or]