Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday
December 16, 2011 – 7 to 11 PM
Come Celebrate Cultural Fridays / Viernes Culturales
Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 17th Avenues. Join us Friday for a fun filled evening!
Where: Domino Stage at Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
When: 7:00 pm – Dr. Paul George – Walking tour of Little Havana
7:00 – 7:30 pm – Coral Way K-8 Center Christmas Band
7:30 – 8:00 pm – Dance Tech Studios Miami
8:00 – 9:00 pm – Live Music
9:30 – 11:00 pm – Enye Band
Cost: FREE
*Rain Schedule will be posted on viernesculturales.org by 4 pm on day of event
7:00 – 10:00 pm – Live DJ
Enye
The flavor of Cuban Latin funk with improvisations of soul and pop rock is what Enye will bring us to enjoy and dance the night away. These young musicians come with the flavor of Miami ready to wisk you away for a special evening celebration.
ShaftSquad A modern, alternative fusion group composed of young, talented musicians. ShaftSquad’s influences include a wide range of musicians, from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to Tony Royster Jr. and Jaco Pastorious. Their heavy grooves and outrageous funk that will have everyone dancing ’till they drop.
Coral Way K-8 Center Christmas Band
Christmas celebration cannot be without the bells and chimes that bring us the special feel of the holidays. The talented children of Coral Way K-8 Center celebrate with the traditional sounds and songs that will delight everyone of us.
Dance Tech Studios Miami
Founded by renowned dancer and educator Jackie Vilarino, a former Miami Heat dancer and former captain and head choreographer of the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. This show will be featuring Dance Tech Studios Junior Dance company with pieces in flamenco, lyrical, hip-hop, jazz and folklore, choreographed by Jackie and instructors Evelyn Gonzalez & Melissa Hernandez.
Walking Tour of Little Havana
Legendary local historian Dr. Paul George leads a walking tour of Little Havana each month. Learn the fascinating details about Little Havana’s history, people and places.
This month’s tour will focus on Historic Shenandoah neighborhood. This special tour is educational, interesting and absolutely free. Learn of when Calle Ocho was a dirt road known in some parts as Orange Gable Road. See the site of historic Blecher Homestead and the historig Bridage 2506 Musem.
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm
Cost: FREE
Daniella Viotti
The Living Statue Performer, has been mesmerizing crowds at Viernes Culturales for many years. Daniela is a statue and award winning sculptor. She loves performing as a Living Statue at Viernes Culturales and giving so much positive energy to all that stop and pose with her!
Samaris Cassano – Mistress of Ceremony
Puerto Rican born and raised, Samaris is a talented singer, published author and radio personality. She is delighted to be working with us to help guide your Viernes Culturales experience.
Film at the Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $8 for general public and $7 for students and seniors! Can it get any better than this?
GALLERIES / ART
Agustin Gainza Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Agustin Gainza
Cremata Gallery – Exhibition of works by various artists
Havana Nostra – Exhibition of works by various artists
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Marta G. Ismail
Maxoly /Latin Art Core – Exhibition of works by Cuban Masters
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art -Exhibition of works by Mildrey Guillot
Molina Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Luis Molina
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration & Framing – Exhibition works by various artists
Unzueta Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Ramon Unzueta
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
2B Asian Bristo – Alfaro’s – Azucar Ice Cream – Casa Panza Cafe –
Cuba Ocho – Domino’s Pizza – El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria –
El Pub – El Exquisito Restaurant – I Love Calle Ocho – Kamazoo – Little Havana to Go – Salsa Art Dance Studio – McDonald’s Restaurant – Oriental Restaurant – Pizza Hut – Catharsis Restaurant – Subway – Tower Theater – Tutti Frutti Ice Cream
CIGAR SHOPS
Art District Cigars – Cuban Cigar, Co. – Cuba Tobacco Cigar, Co. –
Little Havana Cigar Factory – Top Cigars
Other Activities
This holiday season, Coca-Cola is continuing its 125th anniversary celebration by partnering with Sedano’s Supermarkets to make a difference in the lives of 500 families in need in the Little Havana community. On Friday, December 16th, Coca-Cola and Sedano’s will participate with Viernes Culturales to celebrate their first Christmas toy giveaway at Dominoes Park. Coca-Cola and Sedano’s have been giving back to the communities they serve for more than 50 years and what better way to celebrate the holidays than giving a toy to a child.
Domino’s Park will turn into a Christmas wonderland and it will welcome Santa Claus to give the children their gifts.
Dozens of NEW local artists and artisans (including local authors) selling their wares in our outdoor Arts Fair
Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish and Mexican cuisine
Traditional fruteria at 13th Ave. & SW 8th St.
Beautiful art galleries & artist studios open for you to explore (some featuring live music)
Live music (and dance) in many of our local venues: flamenco, traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban rumba, more!
Unique stores selling locally made cigars (cigars rolled in person), Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!
Viernes Culturales is made possible with the support of our sponsors the James L. Knight Foundation, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
