World Red Eye Cultural Exchanges Speaker Series: Inaugural Installment // Nightlife
Miami Beach, FL – October 14, 2015 – Without a doubt, Miami’s nightlife scene has been at the forefront of some of the world’s hottest parties. Behind all the sleepless nights and countless memories are a group of men who have revolutionized the way we party. On Wednesday October 21st, Perrier‐Jouët and Absolut Elyx will present World Red Eye Cultural Exchanges: Inaugural Installment // Nightlife. World Red Eye has gathered a panel of nightlife luminaries including Chris Paciello, David Grutman, Eric Milon, Navin Chatani, and Nicola Siervo who will examine the vital role Miami’s nightlife industry has had on the evolution of the city both as a booming “mini‐economy” and a catalyst for the soaring real estate industry. The talk will focus on the future of nightlife in Miami.
Entitled “The Influence of Nightlife on The Modern Renaissance of Miami,” the panel will be moderated by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Alfred Spellman (Cocaine Cowboys, Square Grouper, The U), and will highlight five pioneers of Miami nightlife captured and documented by World Red Eye’s very own Seth Browarnik featuring candid and alluring photography that captures this epic era. This is the first in series of upcoming cultural exchanges WRE will be hosting on a range of topics in different locations with subjects to include: real estate, art and design and fashion. The talk will take place at Pérez Art Museum Miami.
Alfred Spellman
Alfred Spellman is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning film and television producer. Born and raised in Miami Beach, Spellman and his partner Billy Corben formed their production company rakontur in 2000. Best known for the cult classics Cocaine Cowboys, The U and Dawg Fight, rakontur has produced over a dozen feature documentaries and television miniseries that have premiered at film festivals such as Sundance, Tribeca and SxSW and have aired around the world on Showtime, ESPN, VH1, Discovery, Nat Geo and CNBC. Spellman is recognized as a keen observer of Miami’s tumultuous history.
Alfred Spellman & Billy Corben at Gen Art Presents Cocaine Cowboys Premiere at The Colony Theater on October 18, 2006
Pharrell Williams & Alfred Spellman at Mokai Friends & Family Opening on September 27, 2006
Alfred Spellman, Mickey Munday, & Billy Corben at Cocaine Cowboys Private After Party at Mokai on October 18, 2006
Wesley Jonathan & Alfred Spellman at Cameo on April 21, 2007
Stephen Bauer, Keith Paciello, & Alfred Spellman at Favela Chic at Mokai on January 27, 2009
Nicola Siervo, Alfred Spellman, & Navin Chatani at Mokai on August 19, 2009
David Grutman
David Grutman is one of the world’s leading nightlife entrepreneurs. Grutman’s blend of celebrity clientele and ‘buzz’ style marketing have made the cornerstone of his empire, LIV, the third highest grossing nightclub in the United States. Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as the 11th most important person in electronic dance music, Grutman steadily rose through the ranks of nightlife and opened the world-renowned LIV nightclub in 2008. With the monster success of LIV, Grutman expanded his nightlife empire in 2013 with the opening of mega club STORY in Miami Beach. Grutman is currently working on a number of projects, including opening the highly anticipated Komodo, the first restaurant in his hospitality/lifestyle portfolio.
David Grutman
David Grutman & Eric Milon at Christmas with Jeremy Piven at Mansion on December 25, 2004
Nicola Siervo, David Grutman, Noah Tepperberg, & Jason Strauss at Grand Opening of LAVO at The Palazzo on September 13, 2008
David Grutman & Dita Von Teese at LIV on December 5, 2009
LIV at SunLife Stadium
David Grutman at Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns at SunLife Stadium on December 5, 2010
STORY
Kim Kardashian, Jonathan Cheban, & David Grutman at Danny Tenaglia at LIV on February 2, 2012
David Grutman & Kaskade at LIV on October 17, 2012
Wayne Boich, David Grutman, & Jeff Soffer at Wayne Boich’s Holiday Party on December 29, 2011
LIV
David Grutman, Hulk Hogan, & Scott Disick at Kardashians, Hogans, & Diplo at LIV on October 3, 2012
LIV
Steve Aoki & David Grutman at Lance Armstrong & Steve Aoki at LIV on May 17, 2013
David Grutman at JAY-Z & D’USSE Magna Carter Tour After Party at STORY on January 2, 2014
Alesso, Jamie Foxx, David Grutman, & Irie at Jamie Foxx & Alesso at LIV on November 8, 2014
STORY
Axwell Λ Ingrosso & David Grutman at Axwell Λ Ingrosso & Michael Brun at LIV on August 7, 2015
LIV
Chris Paciello
Hailing from New York, Chris Paciello came to Miami in the early 90’s and became responsible for creating the booming era of Miami nightlife; In 1994 Paciello opened nightclub Risk in South Beach followed by historic nightclub Liquid in 1995. Liquid became known as Miami’s most sought-after hotspot, attracting celebrities including Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Campbell and Sofia Vergara. Most recently, Paciello collaborated with David Grutman to open STORY before selling his interest. Currently, Paciello oversees Anatomy at 1220, Miami’s most upscale fitness and wellness sanctuary. Paciello is also launching a new nightclub Rockwell, alongside brother Keith Paciello and partner Mio Danilovic in late fall of 2015.
Chris Paciello & Shareef Malnik at Chris Paciello’s Birthday Celebration at Bar Room on September 15, 1999
Chris Paciello, Ingrid Casares, Elaine Lancaster at Bar Room on September 30, 1999
Chris & Keith Paciello at Fat Black at Liquid on October 11, 1999
Chris Paciello & Alonzo Mourning at Fat Black at Liquid on November 29,
Bar Room
Doron Ophir, Ashley Scott, Chris Paciello, Gilbert, at Murano Grand Opening on September 4, 2008
Sean “Diddy” Combs & Chris Paciello at Erick Morillo & Chuckie at LIV on November 26, 2011
Mickey Rourke & Chris Paciello at Bianca at Delano Grand Opening on January 26, 2012
Ingrid Casares, Chris Paciello, & Andy Masi at Delano Grand Opening on January 26, 2012
Hailey & Jason Binn & Chris Paciello at Jason Binn’s Birthday at Bianca on January 2012
Sam Robin, Chris Paciello, & Iran Issa Khan at Chris Paciello’s Birthday on September 14, 2012
Rony Seikaly & Chris Paciello at at Chris Paciello’s Birthday on September 14, 2012
Bar Room
Chris Paciello & Sofia Vergara at Delano South Beach Rings in 2013 on December 31, 2012
Chris Paciello & Victor Calderone at STORY on May 11, 2013
Chris Paciello & Method Man at FDR on September 16, 2013
Chris Paciello & Tiesto at Tiesto, Maxwell, & Ruckus at FDR on February 24, 2014
Chris Paciello, Slick Rick, & Iron Lyon at Slick Rick at FDR on March 15, 2014
Chris Paciello & DJ Khaled at Chris Paciello’s Birthday with DJ Khaled at FDR on September 8, 2014
Marc Megna, Michael Bay, & Chris Paciello at Anatomy at 1220 Grand Opening on November 13, 2014
Chris Paciello & Shareef Malnik at Remastered Wednesdays at The Forge on January 21, 2015
Liquid
Eric Milon
Paris-native Eric Milon, considered the pioneer of South Beach nightlife, created South Beach’s most celebrated venues. Formerly a top model for Armani, Milon moved to South Beach in 1990 as part of the fashion industry’s migration, opening legendary Strand Restaurant & Lounge. This was the beginning of his prolific career in creating several iconic venue concepts such as The Living Room, Prive, Mansion, and SET. Partner in The Opium Group, Milon helped trail blaze enduring trends like celebrity partnerships, sponsorship programs, and the emergence of mega DJ EDM performances. Milon is now partner in runaway hit Coyo Taco, South Beach mainstay Altamare, and will soon be opening several new venues.
Eric Milon
Esteban Cortazar & Eric Milon at Cafe Tabac on September 24, 1999
Jerry Bruckheimer & Eric Milon at Jerry Bruckheimer’s Birthday at Prive on September 7, 2002
Destiny’s Child & Eric Milon at Opium at December 15, 2002
Opium
The Living Room
Ja Rule, Eric Milon, & Sean “Diddy” Combs at Opium at December 15, 2002
Craig Robins & Eric Milon at Al Malnik’s 70th Birthday at The Forge on May 17, 2003
Wyclef Jean & Eric Milon at Opium at June 1, 2003
Opium
Scott Weiland, Eric Milon, & Steven Van Zandt at Opium 3 Year Anniversary on July 11, 2003
Enrique Iglesias & Eric Milon at Opium on August 29, 2003
Mansion
Eric Milon, Kid Rock, Tommy Pooch, & Mark Lehmkuhl at Kid Rock Party at Prive on September 26, 2003
Eric Milon, Nicole Richie, & DJ AM at Ocean Drive Magazine’s Volleypalooza After Party at Mansion at February 21, 2004
Eric Milon & Jeremy Piven at Christmas with Jeremy Piven at Mansion on December 25, 2004
Mansion
Nick Nolte & Eric Milon at Mansion on June 16, 2005
Eric Milon & Robert Downey Jr at Robert Downey Jr Celebrates Birthday at Mansion Nightclub on April 1, 2006
Opium
Steve Davidovici, Eric Milon, Elizabeth Harrison, Jeff Soffer, & David Edelstein at Rotten Apple at SET on February 22, 2007
Eric Milon & Lady Gaga at SET on June 26, 2008
Scott Weiland & Eric Milon Scott Weiland Launches His Clothing Line English Laundry Presented by 944, Hornitos, & Presidente at Mansion on September 19, 2009
Mansion
Navin Chatani
Navin Chatani is Nightlife Director/Managing Partner of KNR Hospitality Group’s Nightlife Division, overseeing top hotspot WALL, and General Partner in Home Cookin’ HG which oversees hot local watering hole, Foxhole, and nationally celebrated eatery, Drunken Dragon. With twenty years of experience in the nightlife and hospitality arenas, Chatani is the city’s top celebrity liaison, and his number is in the little black book of almost every celebrity who visits Miami. Chatani got his start promoting pioneering venues Groove Jet, Lucky 13, and Bar Room, eventually spending seven years managing celebrity relations for The Opium Group’s famed venues including Prive, Mansion and SET. After two years in Las Vegas and Los Angeles working with The Pure Group and SBE, Chatani now calls Miami home. Currently, Chatani is working on several new hospitality projects in addition to his existing venues.
Natalie Martinez, Danny Masterson, Navin Chatani, & Macaulay Culkin at Party Monster Screening at Delano on August 30, 2003
Navin Chatani, Jason Biggs, & David Grutman at Old School Tour at Mansion on July 9, 2004
Navin Chatani, Wilmer Valderrama, Joey Fatone, Danny Materson, & Rob at Skybar on July 22, 2004
Navin Chatani, Eve, & Chris Jones at Prive on March 16, 2006
Drunken Dragon
Hilary Duff, Navin Chatani, & Haylie Duff at Secret Society at Bed on January 1, 2007
Andre Legacy, Mickey Avalon, Simon Rex, & Navin Chatani at Navin Chatani’s Home on March 22, 2007
Tonia, Mr Mauricio, Gabrielle Union, Navin Chatani, & Frances Milon at Gabrielle Union & Craig David at SET on April 5, 2007
Michael Capponi, Alan Roth, Nas, & Navin at Nas & Russell Simmons at WALL on January 27, 2010
Akon at WALL on February 7, 2010
Lennox Lewis & Navin Chatani at Flo Rida at WALL on July 7, 2011
Jona Cerwinske, Navin Chatani, & Bob Sinclar at Favela Beach at WALL on November 1, 2011
Drunken Dragon
Matt Werner, Questlove, Angel Febres, & Navin Chatani at Questlove at WALL on December 25, 2011
Alexander Wang & Navin Chatani at WALL on January 28, 2013
Lenny Kravitz, Navin Chatani, & Matt Werner at Lenny Kravitz at WALL on June 18, 2013
Nicola Siervo
Currently serving as Managing Partner at KNR Restaurant Group, Nicola Siervo is a pioneer of nightlife and hospitality in Miami. Siervo has been instrumental in the success of South Beach’s most recognized staples of the past and present starting with Bang which launched in 1992, followed by Bar None who he launched with Jason Binn in 1996. Siervo’s next adventure led him to open up Joia which was his first ownership venture and featured Italian fare. Delving even more into the industry, Siervo then opened up long-standing Mynt nightclub with Roberto Khan and Rony Seikaly. After several years and multiple collaborations, in 2005 Siervo sold his Mynt share to Khan and formed a new partnership as KNR Restaurant Group with past colleagues. Together the group opened prolific establishments including Mokai, Quattro, WALL and manage the food and beverage service at W South Beach.
Craig & Evelyn Robins, Nicola Siervo, & Roberto Kahn at Metro Grand Opening on December 19, 2002
Rony Seikaly, Elsa Benetiz, Karim Masri, Ugo Colombo, & Nicola Siervo at Metro Grand Opening on December 19, 2002
Mynt
Nicola Siervo, Macaulay Culkin, & Wilmer Valderrama at Mynt on August 31, 2003
Paris Hilton, Nicola Siervo, Tara Reid, & Angel Febres at Mynt on October 12, 2003
Tara Reid, Nicola Siervo, & Brett Ratner at Mynt on October 18, 2003
Nicola Siervo & Dr. Ruth Westheimer GQ Lounge/Earl Jean at Mynt on November 21, 2003
Mynt
Nicola Siervo, Adrian Brody, & Tommy Pooch at Metro on December 30, 2003
Nicola Siervo, Sean Saladino, Roberto Kahn, & Tommy Pooch at Rokbar Private Opening on May 11, 2004
Andre Balazs & Nicola Siervo at Eddie George & Federoy at Metro on July 20, 2004
Chris Heinz & Nicola Siervo at Vita on August 29, 2004
Jared Leto & Nicola Siervo at Rokbar on April 9, 2005
WALL
Dean Caten, Nicola Siervo, & Dan Caten at Verizon Party at The Yahoo Music Penthouse at Setai on August 26, 2005
Karim Masri & Nicola Siervo at Lucky Strike Grand Opening Party with Ocean Drive Magazine on October 11, 2005
Enrique Inglesias & Nicola Siervo at Enrique Iglesias & Josh Lucas at Snatch on December 2, 2005
Nicola Siervo & Eric Milon at Beacher’s Madhouse at Mansion on February 10, 2006
Wayne Boich, Scott Sartiano, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, & Nicola Siervo at Jamie-Lynn Sigler & Scott Sartiano Host Party for Genetic Denim at Mokai on July 14, 2007
WALL
Zac Posen & Nicola Siervo at Mickey Rourke and Zac Posen at Mokai on November 6, 2007
Nicola Siervo & Jason Statham at Jason Statham, Lance Bass, & Scott Storch at WALL on October 24, 2009
Dan Shannon, Sean Penn, Nicola Siervo, & Tony Shafrazi at Luminous at WALL on December 1, 2011
Navin Chatani & Nicola Siervo at Nicola Siervo’s Birthday at W South Beach on August 29, 2015
