South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at Barry University 12/8/24

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at Barry University
Sunday, 12/08/2024-, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
Barry University Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center
11300 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Tickets start at $25 (plus fees)

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by Sebrina María Alfonso, returns to illuminate and inspire joy this holiday season with its beloved performances of Handel’s glorious Messiah (Part 1, the Christmas portion) culminating in the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus, and timeless uplifting Holiday Pops on December 8, at 4 p.m., at Barry University in Miami. SFSO will be joined by vocal soloists Rachel Blaustein (soprano), Lisa Marie Rogali (mezzo-soprano), Norman Shankle (tenor) and Rafael Porto (bass-baritone) and the South Florida Symphony Chorus.

Each season, orchestras the world over delight in performing one of classical music’s most well-known and uplifting masterworks. Jonathan Kandell of Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” In 1789, Mozart posthumously paid Handel the supreme compliment of reorchestrating Messiah but even Mozart confessed himself to be humble in the face of Handel’s genius describing his orchestrations: “When he chooses, he strikes like a thunderbolt.” In 1823, Beethoven proclaimed Handel to be the ‘greatest’ composer that ever lived.

SFSO’s 2024 holiday program will open with a selection of Holiday Pops festive favorites including “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “Ocho Kandalikas,” “Ave Maria” (Schubert), and “Dreidel Song.” Audiences are also invited to sing along to a special medley of cherished classics – “Jingle, Bells,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World” and more.

Per tradition, SFSO will close the joyous evening with Part I of Handel’s Messiah culminating with the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus as sung by the South Florida Symphony Chorus, made-up of seasoned chorale singers and community talent, directed by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios. Rios and Maestra Alfonso collaborated to create the South Florida Symphony Chorus in 2019, which made its debut at the Beethoven 250th celebration in February of 2020.

Now in its 27th season, SFSO invites audiences to a tantalizing lineup of Icons & Rebels performances featuring upcoming works by Mozart, Strauss and Berlioz, plus an eagerly anticipated orchestra premiere of Bernstein’s satirical masterpiece Candide. The concerts will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Key West.

From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence by inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations have included performances with ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA and of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.

Tickets for Handel’s Messiah start at $25 (plus fees) for the December 8 performance at Barry University’s Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center (11300 NE 2nd Ave in Miami Shores). Order online at southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah or via phone at (954) 522-8445. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

‘Pumpkin Spice Up Your Look’: That’s it Salon 10/12/24

‘Pumpkin Spice Up Your Look’: That’s it Salon
Saturday, 10/12/2024-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
That's It Salon
9472 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
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Cost: Free

That’s It Salon is excited to welcome the fall season with an exclusive beauty event, ‘Pumpkin Spice Up Your Look’, on Saturday, October 12th, from 12–2 PM. This VIP open-house style celebration invites beauty enthusiasts to experience the latest fall hair trends while enjoying personalized styling tips, seasonal refreshments, bites, and a festive atmosphere at That’s It Salon.

The event will feature live demonstrations from renowned Master Stylists Christian Parla and Justin McKay, who will showcase the hottest fall hair transformations and share their professional tips on how to refresh your look for the season. From bold new cuts to subtle seasonal updates, guests will learn how to achieve their dream styles under the guidance of top stylists. That’s It Salon is offering 15% off all services booked during the event too!

South Florida’s Kids Got Talent 2024 Auditions at Museum of Discovery and Science 11/23/24

South Florida’s Kids Got Talent 2024 Auditions at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 11/23/2024-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

Tri-Rail, South Florida’s premier commuter rail system, invites talented young singers, ages 5 to 17, to audition for the annual “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” competition, to be held at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) (401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale). Auditions will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, offering participants from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties the chance to showcase their vocal abilities and compete for a spot in the 2025 final event.

Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” competition has become a signature event, uniting children and families across the region. All performers aged 5 to 17 that reside in South Florida are invited to audition. Each act will have up to four minutes to perform in front of a panel of judges who will select the finalists for the main competition in February 2025, during Tri-Rail’s 16th annual “Rail Fun Day,” presented by Herzog. Judges will score based on vocal range, stage presence, and style.

Over the years, “Rail Fun Day” has grown into a beloved community event in Dania Beach, featuring interactive activities, food trucks, cookie decorating, face painting, and more. Last year’s event saw ten-year-old Samantha Schmerling take home the grand prize with her vocal performance, earning her $500, a one-year contract inclusive of a photo shoot with composite cards courtesy of Posche Models & Talent, and a professional studio recording session with MikeSoperMusic.

To secure an audition slot, participants must register at https://bit.ly/SFKGT2024 on or before Tuesday, November 19.

Here & Now: 2024 9/19/24, 9/20/24, 9/21/24

Here & Now: 2024
Thursday, 09/19/2024-09/21/2024, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
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Cost: $30

Miami Light Project’s signature commission program featuring Miami’s most exciting emerging artists is back!

Join us for an evening of new short-form work representing a broad cross section of the most exciting and diverse talent in Miami’s field of emerging performance artists. Don’t miss the latest from this year’s cohort: Arielle Francois, Junior Domingos, Lisa Kusanagi and Osmani Tellez, and Our Human Years!

Ace of Base, Haddaway, Snap & DJ Sash! (city) Concert 9/26/24

Ace of Base, Haddaway, Snap & DJ Sash! (city) Concert
Thursday, 09/26/2024-, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
Wild 90's Disco
901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009,
Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009
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Cost: $95

Celebrate the iconic hits of the Eurodance & Electronic music with Ace of Base, Haddaway, Snap & DJ Sash! With iconic hits, legendary performers and an electrifying atmosphere, this is the night you don’t want to miss! Hear your favorite 90s hits, live on stage!

Layers 8/23/24

Layers
Friday, 08/10/2024-09/07/2024, 11:00 am-06:00 pm
WYN 317
4320 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: 0

Layers Through Transparency: A vibrant exploration of structure within fluidity. Miami-based artist Tragek melds mixed media and graffiti elements to transform tropical landscapes into kaleidoscopic compositions. His work pulses with the energy of South Florida, layering vivid colors and intricate designs to create lucid, multidimensional narratives. Each piece invites viewers to delve into a world where bold hues and subtle tones interplay, revealing hidden patterns and forms—a testament to Tragek’s mastery of color and composition in the public art scene.

Museum of Discovery and Science’s First Steps in Science Weekends 9/7/24 – 9/29/24

Museum of Discovery and Science’s First Steps in Science Weekends
Sunday, 09/07/2024-09/29/2024, 10:00 am-05:00 am
Museum of Discovery and Science
Museum of Discovery and Science,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 2 – Free Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

Every journey begins with a single, first step! Discover the basic steps of STEM concepts and how they lead to big inventions. Learn about STEM professionals and how their great ideas were first born!

• Exhibits, Shows and Demos: Build and test simple machines, learn about coding with DUPLO® blocks and experience virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
• Animal Encounters: Meet our resident animals and discover what happens when they take their first steps.
• Watch an IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Great Bear Rainforest, Serengeti, Legend of the Enchanted Reef, Superhuman Body and more!
• Career Connections: Step into the careers of professionals in STEM, such as computer science and engineering.

Just for early learners (ages 0-6): Young explorers can learn the ABCs of coding with basic algorithms and sequencing. Unleash your creativity as you build flying objects and experiment with various materials to see how they glide through the air.

Beginning September 20, join SCOOBY-DOO! ™ and the gang to solve a gem of a mystery when the all-new SCOOBY-DOO! ™ Mansion Mayhem opens. This immersive experience, in partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Young detectives and their families will work through the rooms of the mansion meeting different characters from the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades. Unmask the jewel thief and discover secrets of the mansion. SCOOBY-DOO! ™ Mansion Mayhem was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Warner Bros. It is locally presented by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan and sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

South Florida’s award-winning attraction features 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture: the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Included with Museum admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Cinderella A Fractured Fairytale 7/20/24

Cinderella A Fractured Fairytale
Saturday, 07/20/2024-, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $5

This is it — your last chance to experience Cinderella, A Fractured Fairytale! Experience Cinderella like never before with “Cinderella, A Fractured Fairy Tale”! This wacky version of the classic story mixes in elements of comedy, slapstick, music, acrobatics, and magic. It’s a fresh take on an old tale that will leave both kids and adults begging for more. Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement of this hilarious adaptation of Cinderella!

When: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave Miami,FL, 33127
Tickets: $5

Barry University 30th Annual Golf Tournament 5/30/24

Barry University 30th Annual Golf Tournament
Sunday, 05/30/2024-, 12:00 pm-06:00 pm
Miami Shores Country Club
10000 Biscayne Blvd,,
Miami Shores,, Florida, 33138
RSVP / Register
Cost: $150

Please join us for our 30th Annual Barry Golf Tournament which has been a fun gathering of passionate individuals with a love for higher education.

Proceeds from this tournament will propel student success through scholarships.

Event Schedule:

12:00 PM – Registration and Welcome Reception
1:00 PM – Shotgun Start
6:00 PM – Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and Awards Ceremony

Floridiana | The Land’s Identity 4/20/24

Floridiana | The Land’s Identity
Saturday, 04/20/2024-06/08/2024, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
OMSA Gallery
15661 Sheridan Street,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33331
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Cost: FREE

Selected works by 8 Miami-based artists whose inspiration honors the spirit and beauty of our state’s flora and fauna and how we are reflected in it.

Judith Berk King
Beatriz Chachamovits
Deryn Cowdy
Bryan Hiveley
Katherine Hofmann
Massimo Mongiardo
Jose Felix Perez
Gretchen Scharnagl

Feeding South Florida to Host “Tacos & Tequila” In Celebration of Cinco de Mayo 5/4/24

Feeding South Florida to Host “Tacos & Tequila” In Celebration of Cinco de Mayo
Saturday, 05/04/2024-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park Warehouse
2501 SW 32 Terrace,
Pembroke Park, Florida, 33023
Website
Cost: General Admission: $40 VIP Admission: $75 Children’s Admission: $20

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Feeding South Florida® – the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida – will host “Tacos & Tequila” at its Pembroke Park Warehouse on Saturday, May 4, from 2–6 p.m. The outdoor festival will feature tacos, tequila cocktails, live music and family-friendly activities to support Feeding South Florida’s mission to end hunger in South Florida.

Guests will enjoy an assortment of delectable tacos and delicious tequila cocktails crafted by some of South Florida’s finest bars, restaurants and food trucks. Participating tequila and culinary partners will compete for the titles of “Best Taco” and “Best Tequila Cocktail.” Featured tequilas include Teremana Tequila, Moët, Hennessy and Palma Cerveza and featured food partners include bartaco, Chef Chris Valdes, Rainbow-licious Deelites and Feeding South Florida’s Community Kitchen.

The family-friendly event will feature a dedicated kid’s zone, a magical margarita garden and a raffle for the chance to win prizes. Attendees will also enjoy live entertainment, music, salsa dancing and more.

Each general admission ticket is all inclusive of food and drinks, Kid’s Zone, live music and entertainment, and salsa dancing. The VIP ticket includes a private VIP area, premium food and beverages, the margarita garden and more.

Currently, in South Florida, there are over 1.2 million food insecure individuals, and one in nine individuals in South Florida remain uncertain about where they will get their next meal due to inflation, the strained supply chain, rising fuel prices and increased housing costs among other factors.

Proceeds raised during the event will allow Feeding South Florida to fulfill its mission to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.

Re: American Heritage Schools to Host its Annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” Auction 4/20/24

Re: American Heritage Schools to Host its Annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” Auction
Saturday, 04/20/2024-, 05:30 pm-09:00 pm
American Heritage Schools – Broward Campus
12200 W Broward Blvd.,
Plantation, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: $20 online and $25 at the door

American Heritage Schools [ahschool.com], the top-ranked PK3 through 12 college preparatory school in Florida, is proud to announce its annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” auction benefiting the Broward Sheriff’s Foundation’s Retired Canine Relief Fund, on Saturday, April 20.

Everyone loves dogs; however, police dogs, or K-9s, are a special breed. Instead of enjoying the pampered pet lifestyle, K-9s dedicate their entire lives to working daily to protect and serve citizens in our community along with their fearless handlers. They are considered law enforcement officers, whose duties include constant training, apprehending suspects, and searching for explosives, drugs, and missing persons.

When the K-9s retire, their law enforcement handlers graciously adopt them and continue to care for them, as these K-9s have become their friends for life. Recognizing that the medical and healthcare for these K-9s can get quite costly, the Broward Sheriff’s Foundation has established the Retired K-9 Healthcare Fund. This Fund pays for up to 50% of the wellness care costs for all retired K-9s from any local law enforcement agency in Broward County.

Inspired by a little boy’s passion for animals and art, American Heritage Schools is raising money to “fund this fund” by selling artistic renditions of these fine K-9s. Jackson Laurie, a sophomore at American Heritage Schools, and his parents Dr. Douglas Laurie and Nikki Laurie-Van Allen have partnered with the National Art Honor Society and the award-winning Fine Arts faculty at American Heritage to create artwork of these very K-9 being honored.

American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, will be hosting a Silent Auction for these original works of art, as well as a limited supply of prints for sale at our K-9 Cause event. 100% of all funds raised from this event will benefit the Broward Sheriff Foundation’s Retired K-9 Relief Fund.

Miami Mosaic: Inaugural International Immigration Conference and Arts Festival 3/21/24

Miami Mosaic: Inaugural International Immigration Conference and Arts Festival
Thursday, 03/21/2024-03/23/2024, 09:00 am-08:00 pm
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: 0

The Miami Mosaic: International Immigration Conference and Arts Festival hosted by the Institute for Immigration Studies at Barry University from March 21 to 23, 2024 will celebrate South Florida’s vibrant immigrant mosaic through expert panels, sessions, art exhibitions and performances. The conference will explore the intersection of psychology, education, labor rights and health and will foster an understanding of the immigrant communities through performances such as “JUDE,” a play based on diverse immigrant stories in the region.

Italy’s Compagnia Opus Ballet Together With Dance Now! Miami 3/17/24

Italy’s Compagnia Opus Ballet Together With Dance Now! Miami
Sunday, 03/17/2024-, 03:00 pm-06:33 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: 45 (25 sudents and Miami Shhores rez.

he advent of spring can mean just one thing – the return of Compagnia Opus Ballet (COB), direct from Florence, Italy, for a new performance with Florida’s own Dance Now! Miami (DNM). On Sunday, March 17, at 3 pm, the two ensembles will share the stage of the Miami Theater Center in Miami Shores. The afternoon will include a new, joint version of “Gli Altri/The Others,” the critically acclaimed social commentary on identities of marginalized people. The performance will also feature an encore of DNM’s “Sogni, the things my dreams are made of,” a surreal journey into the mind of choreographer Diego Salterini, and the Miami premiere of COB’s “The White Room” (excerpts), inspired by the paintings of Giovanni Segantini. Full info and tickets at www.dancenowmiami.org/events/programtwo. #DanceNowMiami #ContemporaryDance #ModernDance #ContemporaryBallet #MiamiArts #SeasonsChange

Tickets are $45 general admission, and $25 for Miami Shores residents and $15 for students, with valid IDs. Advance tickets and full information are available at www.dancenowmiami.org/events/programtwo. The Miami Theater Center is fully wheelchair accessible, with adjacent on-street parking. It is located at 9806 NE 2nd Avenue in Miami Shores, FL. To request materials in accessible format, or any disability accommodation, visit www.dancenowmiami.org or contact Dance NOW! at (305) 975-8489 and info@dancenowmiami.org.

Feeding South Florida to Host Mission & Music Mixer 3/19/24

Feeding South Florida to Host Mission & Music Mixer on Mar. 19
Tuesday, 03/19/2024-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
Pinstripes
19505 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 3290,
Miami, Florida, 33180
Website
Cost: $50

Feeding South Florida® – the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida – will host “Mission & Music Miami” at Pinstripes in Aventura on Tuesday, March 19, from 5-8 p.m. The happy hour event will support Feeding South Florida’s mission to end hunger in the South Florida community. Each ticket will include appetizers and one drink.

Pinstripes’ best-in-class venue offers a combination of made-from-scratch dining, bowling and bocce.

Currently, in South Florida, there are over 1.2 million food insecure individuals, and 1 in 9 individuals in South Florida remain uncertain about where they will get their next meal due to inflation, the strained supply chain, rising fuel prices and increased housing costs among other factors.

Proceeds raised during the event will allow Feeding South Florida to fulfill its mission to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.

Timur: The Great Soviet Bucket 2/22/24, 2/23/24, 2/24/24

Timur: The Great Soviet Bucket
Thursday, 02/22/2024-02/24/2024, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: $20-100

Miami, get ready for the world premiere of The Great Soviet Bucket! And who knows, but this may be the most Soviet puppet cabaret this stage has ever witnessed…

Join Miami Light Project for a dark musical comedy starring Timur, a dutiful Soviet citizen, and his unhinged “Mother Russia” puppet, Comrade Bucket. In The Great Soviet Bucket, GRAMMY-nominated Kazakh-American opera singer Timur (backed by a cadre of brilliant musician-performers) uses the Soviet songs of his childhood to ask pressing questions about the intertwined forces of identity, politics, and history.

Miami Theater Center Presents Charlotte’s Web 1/27/24

Miami Theater Center Presents Charlotte’s Web
Saturday, 01/27/2024-, 03:00 pm-04:30 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: $25-45

Immerse yourself in the heartwarming tale of “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White. Join Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider as they forge an extraordinary friendship that defies all odds. When Wilbur faces the threat of becoming pork chops, Charlotte, a talented writer and loyal companion, hatches a clever plan to save him. With her miraculous web, she spins the words “Some Pig,” transforming Wilbur into a celebrated prize pig and securing his place on the farm forever. This beloved story brings together a delightful cast of farm animals, showcasing bravery, selfless love, and the profound meaning of true friendship.

Omsa Gallery Exhibit Female Figuratively 12/2/23

Omsa Gallery Exhibit Female Figuratively
Saturday, 12/02/2023-02/15/2024, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
OMSA GALLERY
15661 Sheridan Street,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33331
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Cost: Free

OMSA GALLERY Presents
Female, Figuratively
– Selected works by 7 female artists on the female form.
An exhibit curated by Daniella Sforza, with works by:
* Sofia Balut Paez
* Marina Font
* Heidi Lanino
* Amy Laskin
* Veronica Pasman
* Julia Rivera
* Patricia Schnall Gutierrez

The exhibit endeavors to reflect the original notions brought forth by the Greco Roman ideals of a platonic notion of beauty that blend with contemporary. perspectives.

This exhibit is a poetic rather political approach to the contemporary currents, appreciating the grammar of a certain identity and idea.

The female form rendered by women artists reflecting 7 unique perspectives with eloquent voices rendered through a visual narrative, a herstory, shared by all women and evolved over millennia.

Public Opening – Dec. 2  7PM – 10PM
Exhibit Dec. 2, 2023 – Feb. 15, 2024

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at Barry University 12/3/23

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at Barry University
Sunday, 12/03/2023-, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
Barry University Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center
11300 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Tickets start at $20

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will light up the stage with the return of its popular holiday program with performances of Handel’s glorious Messiah, and timeless uplifting Holiday Pops on December 3, at 4 p.m., at Barry University in Miami. Sebrina María Alfonso, music director, will conduct the performances featuring soloists Katherine Henly (soprano), Lisa Marie Rogali (mezzo-soprano), Chauncey Packer (tenor) and Neil Nelson (bass baritone), and the South Florida Symphony Chorus.

Jonathan Kandell of Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” In 1789, Mozart posthumously paid Handel the supreme compliment of reorchestrating Messiah but even Mozart confessed himself to be humble in the face of Handel’s genius describing his orchestrations: “When he chooses, he strikes like a thunderbolt.” In 1823, Beethoven proclaimed Handel to be the ‘greatest’ composer that ever lived.

SFSO’s 2023 holiday program will open with a selection of time-honored Holiday Pops festive favorites including selections from The Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bocelli’s The Prayer, plus audience sing-alongs. SFSO will then launch into Part I of Handel’s Messiah. The performance culminates with the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus as sung by the South Florida Symphony Chorus, made-up of seasoned chorale singers and community talent, directed by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios. Rios and Maestra Alfonso collaborated to create the South Florida Symphony Chorus in 2019, which made its debut at the Beethoven 250th celebration in February of 2020.

Tickets start at $20 for the December 3 performance at Barry University’s Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center (11300 NE 2nd Ave in Miami Shores) and can be ordered online at https://southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah or via phone at (954) 522-8445. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Pablo Lopez Pickleball For Pets Benefitting Paws4you Rescue 11/16/23

Pablo Lopez Pickleball For Pets Benefitting Paws4you Rescue
Thursday, 11/16/2023-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Miami Shores Tennis Club
825 NE 100th Street,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: $50 – $250

Are you ready to have some fun with your furry friends and a celebrity guest? Join us for the Pickleball for Pets event on Thursday, November 16th at the Miami Shores Tennis Club. Guests will have the opportunity to play pickleball against various teams of celebrities, including the famous Pablo Lopez, who will also be available for a meet and greet. Guests will also enjoy a cocktail party and see some adorable dogs available for adoption on-site. This event is benefiting PAWS4you, a non-profit animal rescue organization that saves hundreds of homeless pets every year. Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause and have a blast with your favorite stars and animals.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact Meghan Grassadonia at mgrassadonia@excelsm.com. We hope to see you there!

Scrooge! A Fractured Christmas Carol 11/26/23

Scrooge! A Fractured Christmas Carol
Sunday, 11/26/2023-, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $5

SEASON PREMIERE!
Scrooge: A Fractured Christmas Tale
Experience a brand new take on this classic story. Perfect for school kids of all ages, this production is the ultimate holiday treat for everyone. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave students and teachers alike filled with the joy and spirit of the season.

When: November 26 @ 11:30 AM
Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave Miami, FL 33127
Tickets: $5

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series – Mozart and Saint Saëns 7/20/23

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series – Mozart and Saint Saëns
Thursday, 07/20/2023-, 07:30 pm-
Barry University Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: General admission tickets are $30; Student tickets are $15

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) invites you to beat the heat by escaping into the enchanting, serene sounds of its Summer Chamber Music Series. Mozart and Saint Saëns will be featured on June 15 at Barry University Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center. This series offers music lovers a chance to enjoy the classics in a more personal, intimate atmosphere.

Discover “The Legend and the Hidden Gem.” Mozart’s celebrated piano quartets are considered the first in the genre; not because they are historically the first, but because they are the first great ones. His Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat major, K. 493 will be performed, along with Saint Saëns magnificent Piano Quartet in B flat major, Op. 41, the most treasured of his works, by Huifang Chen (violin), Felicia Besan (viola), Christopher Glansdorp (cello), and Catherine Lan (piano).

Coming off its highly acclaimed 25th anniversary season, SFSO offers passionate performances of classical masterpieces featuring award-winning musicians and illustrious guest artists. Its musical excellence has been recognized by numerous organizations and it was named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker.

General admission tickets for each program are $30; student tickets are $15. Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445 or by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony.

Comedy Cru 4/1/23

Comedy Cru
Saturday, 04/01/2023-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Flight Wine Lounge & Shop
9711 NE 2nd AVE,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: $35

April Fool’s Day with the Comedy Cru at Flight Lounge. Come have some laughs with Miami’s funniest. Ticket price for show only. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.

Limited Seating – Reservations Required. Must be 21+. Doors open at 5:30pm

29th Annual Barry University Golf Tournament 3/31/23

29th Annual Barry University Golf Tournament
Friday, 03/31/2023-03/31/2023, 11:30 am-05:00 pm
Miami Shores Country Club
Biscayne boulevard,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
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Cost:

Barry University is hosting the 29th Annual Golf Tournament at the historic Miami Shores Country Club with some of the best NCAA Division II golfers in the country: Barry University’s championship men’s and women’s golf teams. Players can count on coveted, top-of-the-line sports giveaways for all participants, an opportunity to win exceptional prizes, and an awards dinner.

The 29th Annual Golf Tournament provides needed scholarships to Barry students through the B. Boyd Benjamin Memorial Scholarship and the Ryder-Benjamin Endowed Scholarship. Today, more than 90% of our students receive some form of financial assistance. For our sponsors, the tournament provides an opportunity to entertain clients as well as business-to-business networking opportunities. In addition, it provides a venue to highlight your business to some of South Florida’s most prominent individuals and businesses.

Sister Act 3/30/23

Sister Act
Thursday, 03/30/2023-04/01/2023, 07:30 pm-
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Free

Mark your calendars! The musical SISTER ACT is coming to the Broad Auditorium! Join us on March 30, 31, and April 1 at 730pm each day for this feel good musical, performed by our talented dance, music and theatre students.
Free and open to the public.
You won’t want to miss it!

Path of the Panther: Movie Release 2/24/23

Path of the Panther: Movie Release
Friday, 02/24/2023-04/30/2023, 10:00 am-11:00 pm
Regal South Beach Theater
1120 Lincoln Rd Mall, Miami Beach, FL 33139,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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The documentary features world-renowned National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward Jr. and was written and directed by Eric Bendick. Tom Winston of Grizzly Creek Films produced alongside Carlton Ward Jr. and Tori Linder of Wildpath. Award-winning actor and activist Leonardo DiCaprio serves as executive producer with Jennifer Davisson, Phillip Watson of Appian Way Productions, Howard G. Buffet, Ted Haddock, and Sigrid Tiedtke. The award-winning film will be released in over 40 theaters in Florida with several theaters in the local area! Moviegoers can look up their local theater and purchase the tickets above. Path of the Panther’ will air on National Geographic and Stream on Disney+ this Spring!

Deepak Chopra Book Launch “Living in the Light” 1/24/23

Deepak Chopra Book Launch “Living in the Light”
Tuesday, 01/24/2023-01/24/2023, 06:00 pm-09:30 pm
Barry University
11300 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33161
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Cost: Platinum (6pm -9:30pm): USD 128.93, Gold (7:30pm – 9:30pm): USD 81.20, Silver (7:30pm – 9:30pm): USD 49.37

Unity on the Bay is delighted to welcome back New York Times bestselling author, Deepak Chopra, for the launch of his newest book “Living in the Light”. Unity on the Bay will be hosting him at Barry University in Miami, FL for an event (and private reception beforehand for Platinum Ticket holders and Sponsors) on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Be sure not to miss this extra special event and transformative discussion. Everyone who attends gets a free hardcopy of his new book!

Artist / Speaker: Deepak Chopra

Dan + Claudia Zanes: The Holiday Sing Along 12/17/22

Dan + Claudia Zanes: The Holiday Sing Along
Saturday, 12/17/2022-, 01:00 pm-05:00 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: $30

Date/Time: December 17th, 2022 – 1pm and 4pm

Age Recommendation: 3yrs and Up

Art Form: Music Concert

This Holiday Sing Along with Grammy-Award winner Dan Zanes and his musical wife, Claudia Zanes, is a multicultural all-ages wintertime celebration based on the Christmas gatherings Dan experienced as a child growing up in New Hampshire in which friends and neighbors came together to sing carols around the piano.

But it’s the 21st century!

And now the singers are from a variety of traditions and the songs are from here and there, near and far — Christmas and Hanukah classics in English, Hebrew, and Ladino as well as holiday songs from Korea, Tunisia, Puerto Rico, Wales, and Haiti. Instead of a piano there are the sounds of guitar, mandolin, harmonica, flute, trombone, tambourine, melodica, ukulele and anything else that happens to make it in the door. Songbooks are distributed and the audience becomes a part of the festivities.

The Dan + Claudia Zanes Holiday Sing Along offers a chance for people to experience some of the best of life’s possibilities… while singing with wild abandon!

This show is an ideal Sensory Friendly performance.‍

Exchange for Change Virtual Info Session 12/29/22

Exchange for Change Virtual Info Session
Tuesday, 11/29/2022-, 12:00 pm-12:45 pm
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

E4C teaches writing classes in South Florida prisons to students who are incarcerated. Learn how you can:

Facilitate a class/Volunteer/Intern

Attend our next virtual info session to learn more.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Performs Handel’s Messiah at Barry University 12/4/22

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Performs Handel’s Messiah at Barry University
Sunday, 12/04/2022-, 04:00 pm-05:30 pm
Barry University Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33161
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Cost: $20 – $75

A beloved holiday musical tradition is returning to South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO)! Sebrina María Alfonso will conduct Handel’s glorious holiday favorite, Messiah, the seasonal masterpiece, featuring soloists Neil Nelson, bass baritone; Gerardo Ortega, tenor; Brittany Graham, soprano; Stephanie Newman, mezzo-soprano and the South Florida Symphony Chorus on December 4, at 4 p.m., at Barry University in Miami.

Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” Handel’s popular work, which draws from the Christian Lent and Easter stories, encompasses a musical narrative brilliance that transcends belief systems.”

To elevate the holiday spirit, the evening opens with glorious sounds of the season, including Schubert’s Ave Maria; Pietro Yon’s Italian Christmas carol, “Gesù Bambino;” Mendelssohn’s “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” and more followed by Part I of Handel’s Messiah. The performance culminates with the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus as sung by the South Florida Symphony Chorus, made-up of seasoned chorale singers and community talent. The Chorus is conducted by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios. Rios and Maestra Alfonso collaborated to create the South Florida Symphony Chorus in 2019, which made its debut at the Beethoven 250th celebration in February of 2020.

The esteemed South Florida Symphony, celebrating its 25th anniversary of artistic excellence, launched its 2022/23 season on November 9 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale and on November 10 New World Center in Miami Beach. This outstanding season will feature classical masterworks including Shostakovich’s final “War Symphony,” No. 9, Brahms’s doubly demanding Concerto for Violin and Cello and an all-Dvořák program with audience favorite – and performer during the Symphony’s inaugural concert – Zuill Bailey. Additionally, honoring its commitment to presenting new works, SFSO will present its third world premiere by composer-in-residence John Gottsch: the Florida-inspired Ocklawaha. The South Florida Symphony Chorus will expand its repertoire, once again, performing one of the greatest large chorale works of its day, Bruckner’s majestic Te Deum.

Tickets start at $20 for the December 4 performance at Barry University’s Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center (11300 NE 2nd Ave in Miami Shores) and can be ordered online at https://southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah or via phone at (954) 522-8445. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

La Caja Vacia de Zapatos 9/16/22

La Caja Vacia de Zapatos
Thursday, 09/16/2022-09/18/2022, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $18

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Fantasy Theatre Factory’s Cultural Arts Partnership in collaboration with Miami Factory Theater presents The Empty Shoe Box, an adaptation of the famous Cuban author, Virgilio Piñera,

Description:
A comedy of the absurd, a tangled story where three characters play a macabre competition. There will only be one winner at the end. In this tormented race, to reach the finish line, anything goes, there are no rules, only win. Starring actors Dairín Valdés, Christian Ocón, Isaniel Rojas. Dramaturgy and Direction by Erom Jimmy.

When:Thurs & Fri. Sept 16 & 17 @ 8 PM

Sun. Sept 18 @ 6 PM

Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater

6103 NW 7th Ave Miami, FL, 33127

Free Parking Garage: 6104 NW 6th CT Miami, FL

Ticket Price: $18

Link for tickets: https://tickets.ftfshows.com/TheatreManager/1/login?event=850

Ticket Phone Number: (305) 284-8872

ACCESS@SRT: Equity. Fantasy Theatre Factory is committed to bringing the arts to all in our community. If you need free or reduced-price tickets for a Fantasy Theatre Factory production, give us a call to reserve your ticket (305-284-8872).

Sponsor List: Miami Dade County, and Cultural Builds Miami

COVID Guidelines: Read our guidelines: https://www.sandrellriverstheater.com/reopening

ADA Accommodations: It is our policy to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend any Fantasy Theatre Factory event, please contact Evelyn Sullivan, 305-284-8800, evelyn@ftfshows.com, at least five (5) days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Healing Nature Group Show 5/7/22

Healing Nature Group Show
Saturday, 05/07/2022-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
ArtToSaveLives Contemporary
9705 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join us for an opening reception of Healing Nature Group Exhibition featuring nine incredible artists from Miami’s Hot Stuff Collective. The show will be on view until May 28th.

Leyla McCalla’s Breaking the Thermometer to Hide the Fever 5/6/22

Leyla McCalla’s Breaking the Thermometer to Hide the Fever
Friday, 05/06/2022-, 08:00 pm-
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: 25

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Few artists can claim a heritage that is as diverse and richly layered as Haitian American musician Leyla McCalla. In Breaking the Thermometer to Hide the Fever McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present as she debuts a new multidisciplinary performance exploring the legacy of Radio Haiti-Inter, Haiti’s first privately owned Creole-speaking radio station. The work weaves together arrangements of Haitian songs, traditional dances, audio and video recordings and Leyla’s own personal storytelling. Through this juxtaposition of voices — the personal and political, the anecdotal and the journalistic — Leyla gives expression to the enduring spirit of Haiti’s people.

Dance NOW! Miami and Dança em Diálogos April 2 4/2/22

Dance NOW! Miami and Dança em Diálogos April 2
Saturday, 04/02/2022-, 08:00 pm-11:00 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: 15-25-45

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Dance NOW! Miami and Portugal’s Dança em Diálogos collaborate on a joint performance April 2 at 8 PM at th Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores.

Wishing you could easily visit Europe after two years of a public health crisis that has made travel difficult? Don’t miss a taste of Lisbon’s vibrant cultural scene with Dance NOW! Miami’s Program II, featuring special guests, Portugal’s Dança em Diálogos (DeD), in their Florida debut. The evening will feature new interpretation of “Anusim, What is Hidden is Never Lost,” choreographed and performed by both companies, as well as contemporary ballet works from DeD “Não Canteis A Valsa (Don’t Sing the Waltz),” a U.S. premiere, and the Florida premiere of “Prelude,” with live music from the South Beach Chamber Ensemble. Dance NOW! Miami has two of their own pieces on the program, the new work “E/Motion,” and the repertory “Grace.” Tickets are $45 general admission, $25 for Miami Shores Residents and $15 for students with ID. Tickets and full information at www.dancenowmiami.org/events/anusim. Face coverings will be required inside the theater at all times unless proof of full vaccination is provided.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhJYmLQ-ODg

#DanceNowMiami #ContemporaryDance #ModernDance #MiamiArts #Portugal

Sharing the Love 4/23/22

Sharing the Love
Saturday, 04/23/2022-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave, Miami FL,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $25

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Sharing the Love, a powerful and engaging family show by the Studio 305, Home of the Rolle project!

Join us in celebration of our Sharing The Love Founder ”Mr. T” welcomes The Rolle Project (TRP) Ensemble, under the direction of Artistic Director Tyrell V. Rolle, Studio 305, and special guests from Las Vegas and Diva Arts Dance Academy (comprised of Miami, Florida students pursuing the arts) in a collaborative performance presentation. The Rolle Project is producing a new production titled, “Sharing the Love,” featuring professional and aspiring youth of Studio 305, Home of the Rolle Project and our guest performers from Las Vegas and Diva Arts Miami. Our goal is to change the view on performing arts in the community. Studio 305 under the umbrella of The Rolle Project provides technical training to at risk children and exposing them to learning the fundamentals of being a professional performer.

Purposed to unite and uplift BIPOC student performance artists while promoting self-confidence and positive self-image through dance, mentoring, and acting, this inspiringly powerful and culturally diverse dance arts exchange cultivates an enhanced knowledge and awareness expanding individual artistic abilities while providing the community with educative entertainment and public service.

With a focus on showing at risk and underprivileged students that the arts have no limits. Showcasing history, culture, and inclusion in hopes of creating a more accepting and diverse future for our youth. Giving back to the community now in order to inspire someone to give back later on. Uplifting and encouraging while also teaching the youth discipline, societal skills, and personal wellness.

This program is presented in partnership with Fantasy Theatre Factory as part pf their CAP@SRT – Cultural Arts Partnership Program series at the Sandrell Rivers Theater.

When: Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 @ 6 PM- 7:30 PM
Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave
Miami FL 33127
Tickets: $25
https://tickets.ftfshows.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent715.html

This program is presented in partnership with Fantasy Theatre Factory as part of their CAP@SRT – Cultural Arts Partnership Program series at the Sandrell Rivers Theater.

Age Appropriateness: G – Suitable for viewing by all ages

ADA Accommodations: It is our policy to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend any Fantasy Theatre Factory event, please contact Evelyn Sullivan, 305-284-8800, evelyn@ftfshows.com, at least five (5) days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Due to limited availability, please request in the ticket comment section if an assisted listening device is needed and quantity.
For more information contact the Box Office at (305) 284-8872 or boxoffice@ftfshows.

New Year, New Works: Inquisition 3/24/22

New Year, New Works: Inquisition
Sunday, 03/24/2022-, 07:30 pm-
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave, Miami FL,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: 5

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Fantasy Theatre Factory invites you to a series of New Year, New Works!

ABOUT INQUISITION:
Several university faculty families meet to decide whether to cooperate with a Congressional committee holding nationwide investigations on campuses of alleged foreign terrorist sympathizers or whether to join a college-wide protest against the attempt by the radical right that has gained control of the government to stifle dissent and freedom of speech. The faculty members’ divisive discussion strips away their veneer of idyllic personal relationships and begins to tear apart their marriages as personal secrets are revealed.

Playwright: Robert Hilliard
Director: Deborah Kondelik
Location: Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave. Miami, FL 33127

Ticket Price: $5

Link for tickets: tickets.ftfshows.com

Phone Number: 305-284-8872

PG 13 – Suitable for people 13 years or older. Under 13 should view with an adult.

Sponsor List: This program was made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the Broward County Cultural Division, sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

COVID Guidelines: Read our guidelines: https://www.sandrellriverstheater.com/reopening

ADA Accommodations: It is our policy to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend any Fantasy Theatre Factory event, please contact Evelyn Sullivan, 305-284-8800, evelyn@ftfshows.com, at least five (5) days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

WHite Rabbit, Red Rabbit 3/12/22

WHite Rabbit, Red Rabbit
Saturday, 03/12/2022-02/13/2022, 11:00 pm-01:00 am
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $15-30

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

No rehearsals, no director, a sealed script and a different performer each night. White Rabbit Red Rabbit, by Iranian author Nassim Soleimanpour, is a potent reminder of the transgressive and transformative power of theatre.

Open Bar @ 11 PM
Show @ 12 Am (50-90 Minutes)

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah at Barry University 12/4/21

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah at Barry University
Saturday, 12/04/2021-, 07:30 pm-
Broad Performing Arts Center at Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33161
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15 – $50

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Hallelujah! the South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) will premiere its Miami performance of Handel’s glorious holiday tradition, Messiah on December 4, at 7:30 p.m., at Barry University! This beloved seasonal masterpiece features vocalists Neil Nelson, bass baritone (previously featured as the lead in South Florida Symphony’s 2019 production of Porgy and Bess); Martin Nusspaumer, tenor; Brittany Graham, soprano; Rehanna Thelwell, mezzo-soprano and the 100-member South Florida Symphony Chorus.

Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” Handel’s popular work, which draws from the Christian Lent and Easter stories, encompasses a musical narrative brilliance that transcends belief systems.”

South Florida Symphony Orchestra will perform Part I of Handel’s Messiah. The concert will open with an extraordinary “Behind the Music” story incorporating a reenactment of the dramatic struggle faced by composer George Fredric Handel as he toiled to complete this holiday masterpiece. Audiences will be enchanted by regally costumed actors narrating meaningful work passages that truly elevate the concert-going experience. The performance culminates with the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus as sung by the South Florida Symphony Chorus, made-up of seasoned chorale singers and community talent. The orchestra and chorus will be conducted by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios at this performance. Rios and SFSO’s Music Director and Maestra Sebrina Maria Alfonso collaborated to create the South Florida Symphony Chorus in 2019, which made its debut at the Beethoven 250th celebration in February of 2020.

Tickets for Handel’s Messiah start at $15 for the December 4 concert at Barry University and can be purchased online at https://southfloridasymphony.org/messiah.

Dance NOW! Miami: Stories for the Holidays 12/11/21

Dance NOW! Miami: Stories for the Holidays
Saturday, 12/11/2021-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: 15-25-45

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

What better way to ring in the season than with a new program of current and historical works from one of Florida’s leading contemporary companies, Dance NOW! Miami!? And that’s just what audiences will get with their Program I, “Stories for the Holidays,” on Saturday, December 11, at 8:00 pm, at the Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE 2nd Ave in Miami Shores. The evening will include a suite of reconstructed masterworks from dance pioneer Isadora Duncan, along with “Solstice,” from guest choreographer Jon Lehrer, a revival of Artistic Co-Director Diego Salterini’s “Three Moments in Time,” with the South Beach Chamber Ensemble live onstage, and more.

Tickets and full information at http://www.dancenowmiami.org/events/program1

Tickets:
General Admission $45
Miami Shores Residents $25
Students with ID $15

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9MY52bicCw

Face coverings will be required inside the theater at all times unless proof of full vaccination is provided.

#DanceNowMiami #ContemporaryDance #ModernDance #MiamiArts

Flamenco Granaino 9/26/21

Flamenco Granaino
Sunday, 09/26/2021-09/29/2021, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
Website
Cost: $10

Flamenco Granaíno an original Pure Flamenco Work by Ilisa Rosal, created in collaboration with Javier Martos, Artistic Director of Ballet Flamenco de Granada. Individual excerpts will be available to watch online on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BFLRMiami) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoS7KQMYVxxGeRlOGHKwww) September 16th through September 25th, 2021. The entire work will be available on the streaming platform On The Stage on September 26th through September 29th, 2021.

5050 Raffle for the Animals 6/18/21

5050 Raffle for the Animals
Friday, 06/18/2021-, 06:00 am-11:59 pm
Website
Cost: See description for ticket prices

Requiring social distancing?
Requiring masks?
Providing hand sanitizer?

Want to WIN BIG? The Humane Society of Greater Miami’s 50/50 Raffle for the Animals is back! Purchase tickets online for your chance at winning 50% of the total cash jackpot. The other half will help give homeless animals a second chance. It’s a win-win for everyone!
With tickets starting at just $10 for 10 tickets, $20 for 40 tickets or $40 for 200 tickets, you won’t want to miss out on your chance to win! Fetch the winning ticket online before June 18th ends.

Dance Now Miami Season Finale 6/19/21

Dance Now Miami Season Finale
Saturday, 06/19/2021-, 08:00 pm-10:30 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: $40 (see description for discounted fees)

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

WHAT: Dance NOW! Miami Season Finale Program III featuring U.S. Premiere of “Caravan” & Miami Premieres of “Dorian’s Reflection” and “Anusim”

WHEN: Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 8:00 pm

WHERE: Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores

ADMISSION: $40 reserved seating, $25 for Miami Shores residents, $15 for students with valid ID. Advance tickets at http://www.dancenowmiami.org/events/program3mtc. Tickets for this event will only be available in allotments or 2 or 4 patrons seated together with face coverings required.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.dancenowmiami.org/ (305) 975-8489 or info@dancenowmiami.org

Dance NOW! Miami (DNM), one of the leading contemporary companies in Florida, brings their 2020/21 season to a rousing close when they return to the Miami Theater Center on Saturday, June 19 at 8:00 pm, with their updated Program III. The evening will include the U.S. premiere of Caravan, a commentary on the European migration and culture crisis, from Italy’s Opus Ballet, along with the Miami premieres of Dorian’s Reflection, inspired by the classic Oscar Wilde novel, and the Jewish-themed Anusim. Seating will be reduced to allow for social distancing, and mask wearing required.

Dorian’s Reflection, choreographed by DNM Artistic Co-Directors Hannah Baumgarten and Diego Salterini, is a contemporary treatment of the story and characters from Wilde’s novel, “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” a foundational part of the gay literary canon. The ballet, with an original score by internationally recognized composer Davidson Jaconello, explores the themes of self-importance, self-indulgence, newfound sexuality and even violent behavior, embodied in Dorian, who in the original remained forever young while his portrait ages instead. The dance work updates the narrative to our modern time of online identities and social media, flipping the story so that Dorian’s projected image stays young while the character of Dorian ages.

The other world premiere on the program, Anusim: what is hidden is never lost, is also a Baumgarten and Salterini collaboration. It is inspired by the 1497 decree in Portugal forcing all Jews to be baptized as “New Christians,” but allowing them to practice their own religion in secret. It includes an original score from long-time collaborator Federico Bonacossa and vocals from local Sephardic singer Susana Behar.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txQCb8GhiSY

Just For Fans Party At Floppy Rooster 12/20/19

Just For Fans Party At Floppy Rooster
Friday, 12/20/2019 – 12/22/2019 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
Floppy Rooster
777 NE 79th Street,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost:

Justfor.fans is taking over The Floppy Rooster this weekend on Friday December 20th and Saturday December 21st! Join us for a fun night of hot guys, great drinks, and the best advice about JustFor.Fans directly from the Justfor.Fans owner himself! Plus score some exclusive merchandise and giveaways just for being a Floppy Rooster fan and showing us some support!

We’ll see you this week at The New Floppy Rooster!

–December VIP Bottle Specials–
$80 Bottle of Veuve Clicquot
$150 Belvedere (Product Red) Special Edition 1 liter bottle
$140 Bottle of Fireball
$200 Johnnie Walker Black Label

To Book your VIP table send an email to Info@FloppyRooster.com or fill out the form via our website www.floppyrooster.com

Miami Theater Center Brings Haitian Culture to the Stage 12/7/19

Miami Theater Center Brings Haitian Culture to the Stage
Saturday, 12/07/2019 – 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: $15

Miami Theater Center, South Florida’s only professional theater dedicated to kids and families, will transport families on a Haitian folklore journey with Ayiti, The Pearl of Antilles, performed by local Haitian-American musician Inez Barlatier and her Family Band. During this powerful performance, kids and parents will explore themes of community and gratitude through captivating songs, storytelling and visual arts. The event will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Tickets are $15 per adult and per child. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtcmiami.org. Miami Theater Center is located at 9806 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33138. 305-751-9550

Barry University Distinguished Alumni Awards 2/13/20

Barry University Distinguished Alumni Awards
Thursday, 02/13/2020 – 05:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Center for the Performing Arts at Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $25

Each year, Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented to select Barry graduates who have made significant contributions to their professions and community, and who consistently demonstrate Barry’s Core Commitments of Knowledge and Truth; Inclusive Community, Social Justice, and Collaborative Service through their daily lives.

Miami Theater Center Presents The Very Hungry Caterpillar 10/26/19

Miami Theater Center Presents The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Saturday, 10/26/2019 – 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $15

To launch its 2019-20 season, Miami Theater Center is proud to present a beautiful production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar in celebration of the 50th birthday of the classic children’s book. Create memories with your children by bringing them to South Florida’s only Theater for Young Audiences and expose them early to the arts. At this play, three beloved stories by Eric Carle, award-winning children’s book illustrator and author, will be brought to life on stage including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chameleon. The show is recommended for ages 2 and up. Show times are 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Miami Theater Center is located at 9806 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33138. For event information and to purchase tickets, visit www.mtcmiami.org. 305-751-9550

Barry University Hosts Second Annual 5K/8K Nun Run 2/15/20

Barry University Hosts Second Annual 5K/8K Nun Run
Saturday, 02/15/2020 – 08:00 am –
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $25-$40

Barry University will host the second annual 5K and 8K NunRun in Miami on Saturday, Feb. 15,
2020. The race will begin at 8 a.m. and takes place on Barry’s campus, located at 11300 NE Second Ave., Miami. The race is open to all ages, and families are encouraged to participate.

The Nun Run 5K and 8K is open to all age groups and abilities. The Nun Run 8K is ideal for high
school athletes who want experience with a collegiate length course. Results and standings will
be monitored with real-time chip tracking technology from Split Second Timing and the race will be certified.

All Nun Run participants will receive a complimentary T-shirt, finisher medal, hydration drinks, snacks, and admission to Barry University’s FamFest after the race.

Sunshine Jazz Concert Series presents The Brev Sullivan Quartet 9/22/19

Sunshine Jazz Concert Series presents The Brev Sullivan Quartet
Sunday, 09/22/2019 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Miami Shores Country Club
10000 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $20-$25

SJO welcomes Brev Sullivan as our featured artist for the Sunshine Jazz Concert Series presented monthly at Miami Shores Country Club. Brev is the touring guitarist for Five-Time Grammy-Nominated Jazz Legend, Ira Sullivan, and has appeared as a guest soloist with the Miami Symphony Orchestra, and has performed with several South Florida luminaries including Simon Salz, Joe Diorio and Nestor Torres.

The Brev Sullivan Quartet will feature Brev on guitar, Don Coffman on bass, Emily Maddox on drums and Kevin Maddox on keyboards.
Gen Adm $25 | SJO Members $20. Join SJO at the door and your admission will be waived! MSCC features a retro Music Lounge overlooking the links with cash bar, full menu with table & bar service, and ample free parking. Reserve seats & advance purchase at SunJazzOrg@aol.com, (954)554-1800.

Peter Fogel’s “Til Death Do Us Part… You First!” True Confessions about Marriage, Sex, & other things that end prematurely Directed by Academy Award Nominee Chazz Palminteri 9/14/19

Peter Fogel’s “Til Death Do Us Part… You First!” True Confessions about Marriage, Sex, & other things that end prematurely Directed by Academy Award Nominee Chazz Palminteri
Saturday, 09/14/2019 – 09/15/2019 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Miami Theater Center (MTC)
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Cost: $30

***SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING — Get $10 off NOW! Use promo code “10OFF” at check out!***

A Hilarious Evening of Entertainment for Single, Divorced, or Devoted Couples!

Eternal Bachelor Peter Fogel has major commitment issues as the love of his life has just broken up with him on Valentine’s Day! Sensing his own mortality he decides to revisit the scene of all his romantic disasters with a Special Visitor who mentors him on the true meaning of commitment.

And with that decision, Fogel brings you his autographical tale of a comedian’s Quixote quest to finding and surrendering to the one woman who can transform his life: Fogel’s hysterical and critically acclaimed multi-media solo show, ‘TIL DEATH DO US PART…YOU FIRST! True Confessions about Marriage, Sex, & other things that end prematurely is Directed by Academy Award Nominee and Three-Time Emmy Award Winner CHAZZ PALMINTERI (A Bronx Tale, The Usual Suspects, Bullets Over Broadway)

Fogel laments to his audience: “The longest relationship I’ve ever had in my entire life… is with T-Mobile!”

Barry Special Christmas 12/7/19

Barry Special Christmas
Saturday, 12/07/2019 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

You’re invited to join us as we kick off the holiday season during our annual A Barry Special Christmas — a fun, free, family-friendly event held on the Campus Mall at Barry University.

This community event will feature seasonal festivities, including Santa’s Village, arts & crafts, a petting zoo, interactive activities, and a visit with Santa Claus. Gifts will be available in the holiday marketplace, and tasty treats will be available in the food truck court. Various children’s choirs from local schools will also be performing on the main stage.

The 10th Annual South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame 7/28/19

The 10th Annual South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame
Sunday, 07/28/2019 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Miami Shores Country Club
10000 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $20-$25

Sunshine Jazz Organization is once again proud to co-sponsor this installment of the important tribute
founded by international performing and recording artist, Jazz vocalist and SJO founding member, Ms. Alice Day. Please join us for this evening devoted to honoring our community’s vast contribution to Jazz history.
“The South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame was created in January 2009. We are proud of our heritage and of the contributions South Florida continues to make for the preservation of America’s classical music, Jazz”. We celebrate these esteemed honorees for this 10th anniversary: Sax Legend “Sweet Papa” Lou Donaldson and “Blue Note Miami’s” Bob Perry. In addition, the
evening will feature special guest and 2009 SFJHOF Inductee, Jesse Jones, Jr. with The Jesse Jones, Jr. Quartet! Join your South Fla Jazz community as we bear witness to this historic event. Be prepared to have a wonderful time – eat, drink, be merry and honor those who have kept, and keep, the Jazz flame burning!

Sunshine Jazz Concert Series presents Ike and Val Woods Experience 6/23/19

Sunshine Jazz Concert Series presents Ike and Val Woods Experience
Sunday, 06/23/2019 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Miami Shores Country Club
10000 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $20-$25

The monthly Sunshine Jazz Concert Series continues with South Florida’s favorite multi-talented, Grammy-nominated blues couple – Valerie and Ike Woods, otherwise known as the “Mojo Ike & Val Woods Experience”! Ike and Valerie Woods possess a unique and soulful style of Jazz and Blues. The couple is famous for their high energy, electrifying live shows. Ike’s guitar style is a mixture of B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, George Benson and Roy Clark, seasoned with the Ike Woods spice. His singing is soulful with a touch of Otis Redding’s power, while Valerie’s voice has the natural essence of Ella, Aretha, Etta and a dash of Nancy, complimented with her own distinct style and beauty. Join us for another exciting evening of music! Reserve your seats in advance and get your tickets at the door. If you become an SJO member at the door your admission is FREE! Contact Sunjazzorg@aol.com; 954-554-1800.

Sabores de Cataluña, Food and Wine 5/31/19

Sabores de Cataluña, Food and Wine
Friday, 05/31/2019 – 05/31/2019 07:30 am – 10:00 am
Cote Gourmet
9999 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Cost: $75

A four course meal featuring Paella Valenciana with wine and dessert

Basket of handmade bread and breadsticks

Amuse Bouche: small veggie quiche

Pulpo a la Gallega Carpaccio, paprika and pimiento foam

Endive Boat filled with a garlicky Greek yogurt sauce and smoked
salmon, ginger caviar and shrimp tartare.

Paella Valenciana

Pre dessert: Cheese Coulis with fresh fruit

Dessert: Lemon Charlotte

And all the wine you can drink until we run out.
Sabores de Cataluña, España, a food and wine paring event.

We start at 7 pm

Call for Reservations. 305.754.9012

Sunshine Jazz Concert Series presents ORIENTE 5/26/19

Sunshine Jazz Concert Series presents ORIENTE
Sunday, 05/26/2019 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Miami Shores Country Club
10000 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $20-$25

The Sunshine Jazz Concert Series continues on Sunday, May 26th with Latin jazz-blues-rhythm-n-soul band ORIENTE! Guitarist and composer Eddy Balzola leads the A+ band including percussionist Yoel Del Sol, Dony Felix on bass and Rey Monroig on drums, with special guests Jesse Jones Jr. on sax/flute and Yamin Mustafa on trumpet, with vocal stylist Livan Mena.

Become an SJO member at the door and your admission is free! MSCC offers a full dinner menu, table and bar service, and free parking. Reserve seats at: Sunjazzorg@aol.com, 954-554-1800.

Devilishly delicious “Little Shop of Horrors” 3/28/19-3/31/19

Devilishly delicious “Little Shop of Horrors”
Thursday, 03/28/2019 – 03/31/2019 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Center for the Performing Arts
11300 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

“Little Shop of Horrors,” the devilishly delicious musical, has devoured the hearts of theatre-goers for over 30 years. Set to 1960s rock ’n’ roll, doo-wop, and early Motown, a hapless florist shop worker raises an unusual plant from another universe. It’s a dark, comic battle for love, fame, and the fate of the world! Directed by John Manzelli. Musical direction by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios.

Rebbetzin by MicDrop – An Empowering Evening Featuring the Feminine Force 1/6/19

Rebbetzin by MicDrop – An Empowering Evening Featuring the Feminine Force
Sunday, 01/06/2019 – 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Buy Tickets
Cost: Early Bird: USD 20.73, Early Bird VIP: USD 54.67, General Admission: USD 28.16, VIP: USD 75.89

Jewish communities around the world are led by a Rabbi, and by his wife: the Rebbetzin. These women devote their days to their community, their strength to their service, and their minds to their mission.

We all know the Rabbi – his public appearance, his sermons, his prayers – but what about his partner?

What passions drive this fierce and feminine force to devote her years to a life of service?

What narrative is behind all the wonderwoman-like work that is invested in building and cultivating community?

Tonight, we get to glimpse behind the scenes. Tonight, we get to hear her story.

Cocktails from 6:30 to 7:30; Doors will close promptly at 7:30pm.

Talking Shots Holiday Party 12/8/18

Talking Shots Holiday Party
Saturday, 12/08/2018 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Cost: $5

Talking Shots invites you to celebrate the holidays with an open bar, music, video games, good company and great conversations featuring a special guest performance by Miami rapper ToBy. This event is for local artists, content creators and businesses to network and have a good time. Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 7pm.

“Scaring for Caring” Haunted House 10/31/18

“Scaring for Caring” Haunted House
Wednesday, 10/31/2018 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Allen Family Residence
1290 NE 102nd Street,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: Free

Local high school and college students are organizing the fifth annual “Scaring for Caring” Haunted House supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami (BBBS), UHealth Jackson Children’s Care and Holtz Children’s Hospital. Join these students as they transform their family’s Miami Shores home into a 1950s-inspired Haunted Village of Miami Shores, complete with live actors, mirrors, mazes, spooky mannequins along with other interactive features. Scaring for Caring organizers expect this year’s events to bring total funds raised since 2014 to over $1 million.

Green Day Miami Shores Celebrates Its Sixth Anniversary With A New Design And More 11/3/18

Green Day Miami Shores Celebrates Its Sixth Anniversary With A New Design And More
Saturday, 11/03/2018 – 03:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Downtown Miami Shores on NE 2nd Avenue between 95th and 100th Street
Downtown Miami Shores on NE 2nd Avenue between 95th and 100th Street,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: Free

The Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce will host its 6th Annual Green Day Miami Shores street festival on Saturday, November 3rd from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with over 160 exhibitors and activities. The 5-block-long festival is the only Downtown Miami Shores takeover event and is dedicated to promoting local businesses and inspiring green-friendly practices in the community.

Between 95th Street and 100th Street on NE 2nd Avenue in Downtown Miami Shores, the streets will shut down. The sponsors and participating vendor activations will pop up as the street festival comes alive! With a wide variety of vendors, activities and interactive exhibits, you will find everything from food trucks and craft beer to artisanal booths, green markets, and exhibits from local businesses and organizations. In addition, Green Day will feature a massive Kids’ Zone, featuring inflatables, sports activities, special Barry University athlete appearances, and more!
WHEN: Saturday, November 3, 2018
3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Admission is FREE and open to the public

Kids’ Zone wristbands are $5/each. CASH ONLY.

WHERE: Downtown Miami Shores on NE 2nd Avenue between 95th and 100th Street

WEBSITE: www.greendaymiamishores.com

Pollinator Parade 11/3/18

Pollinator Parade
Saturday, 11/03/2018 – 03:30 pm – 05:00 pm
Miami Shores Green Day
9700 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Cost: Free

Imagine a community where #kids, #pets and #pollinators thrive. On Nov. 3, our children will march for nontoxic solutions to pest and weed control at #GreenDayMiamiShores. We’ll not only educate the public on safe alternatives but will empower local youth.

We’ll march to beats provided by drummer Ryan Hecker, but kids may bring their own instruments to play along! Costumes, artwork, props and signs are also encouraged.

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We’ll have FREE FACE PAINTING from 3:30-4:30 (with non-toxic paint, by the talented Lisa Hernandez), FREE KAZOOS for the first 10 kids and costume items for purchase.

PARADE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 4:30.

ROUTE:
We’ll start at the Bound by Beauty booth on 2nd Ave. (booth # & location TBD) at 4:30, walk north to 100th St., then south to 95th St., then back to the booth around 5pm.

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This event is a collaboration between Bound by Beauty, Pesticide Free Miami, Pesticide-Free Miami Shores and Inspiration Pollination.

Primal Fit Nutrition 101 Class 8/25/18

Primal Fit Nutrition 101 Class
Saturday, 08/25/2018 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Primal Fit 360 Personal Training Studio
9531 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Hi,
My name is Matt Pack, and I want to invite you to the Primal Fit Nutrition 101 class.

Traditional diet programs have failed over and over again promising things they couldn’t provide with a lack of focus on personal habits. It’s sad because food and nutrition is such an integral part of health and fitness.

I am hosting this 60-minute class at the Primal Fit 360 studio in Miami Shores to educate and teach others exactly what I did to help a small group of Primal Fit members in balance their weight again.

I want to challenge you to apply what you have learned from me. At the end of the event, I will exclusively offer you to become a part of the “Fast Pack” challenge.

Included: Free parking, and restroom availability

Beware: Space is limited to 30 seats, first come, first serve.

F45 Upper Eastside Grand Opening Event 8/25/18

F45 Upper Eastside Grand Opening Event
Saturday, 08/25/2018 – 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
F45 Upper Eastside
7549 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33138
More Information
Cost: FREE

F45 Upper Eastside Grand Opening Event
YOU ARE INVITED! We are proud to announce our Grand Opening Event on August 25th, 2018!
Giveaways! Local Vendors! Membership Raffle! DJ & More! Food & Drinks!
Monster Energy . iRun . Miami Fit Box . D2b Fit & more!
Come by and receive a FREE week pass! * One FREE week pass per person

Fast Pack Summer Slim Down Challenge 8/11/18

Fast Pack Summer Slim Down Challenge
Saturday, 08/25/2018 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Primal Fit 360 Personal Training Studio
9531 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: Free

Hi, my name is Matt Pack,

I’m the creator of the “Fast Pack Summer Slim Down Challenge” and I have something special to share with you.

If you are struggling with your weight, then this is for you!

You’re invited to a FREE nutrition seminar at the Primal Fit 360 studio.

During this 1 hour seminar, you will learn exactly what I did to help a small group of Primal Fit members lose over 100 pounds combined within 30 days doing simple exercises and focusing on diet.

The information I want to share with you is so powerful yet simple, I can’t wait to meet you in person and show you how to utilize this technique to achieve your personal fitness goal.

Our program sheds light on toxic food relationships and empowers people to take full control of those negative eating behaviors that are interrupting their well-being.

Traditional diet programs have failed individuals over and over again promising things they couldn’t provide. Especially for the person participating in the program, it can be extremely de-motivating when there is a significant amount of weight to lose with little to no progress.

Enough is enough and I chose to put all my energy into helping you and others who share this struggle.

My personal goal now is to take as much weight off of you as quickly as possible,
while empowering you to take massive action towards a healthier lifestyle.

The first step is education, that’s why I’m hosting this seminar for FREE and that’s why you should join me.

The second step is to take MASSIVE ACTION with the right people and support.

As I introduce you to a simple yet healthy technique to battle your weight, I will challenge you to implement what you learn during the 30 days “Fast Pack Summer Slim Down Challenge”.

Are you ready to learn how to improve your health?

Are you ready to take massive action and accomplish having the body you always wanted?

Are you ready to look in the mirror again and just be happy, less concerned and more proud of your body?

Fast Pack Summer Slim Down Challenge 7/28/18

Fast Pack Summer Slim Down Challenge
Saturday, 07/28/2018 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Primal Fit 360 Personal Training Studio
9531 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

If you are struggling with your weight, then this is for you!

You’re invited to a FREE nutrition seminar at the Primal Fit 360 studio.

During this 1 hour seminar you will learn exactly what I did to help a small group of Primal Fit members lose over 100 pounds combined within 30 days doing simple exercises and focusing on diet.

The information I want to share with you is so powerful yet simple,
I can’t wait to meet you in person and show you how to utilize this technique to achieve your personal fitness goal.

Our program sheds light on toxic food relationships and empowers people to take full control of those negative eating behaviors that are interrupting their well-being.

Traditional diet programs have failed individuals over and over again promising things they couldn’t provide. Especially for the person participating in the program, it can be extremely de-motivating when there is a significant amount of weight to lose with little to no progress.
My personal goal now is to take as much weight off of you as quickly as possible,
while empowering you to take massive action towards a healthier lifestyle.

The first step is education, that’s why I’m hosting this seminar for FREE and that’s why you should join me.

The second step is to take MASSIVE ACTION with the right people and support.

As I introduce you to a simple yet healthy technique to battle your weight, I will challenge you to implement what you learn during the 30 days “Fast Pack Summer Slim Down Challenge”.

Are you ready to learn how to improve your health?

Are you ready to take massive action and accomplish having the body you always wanted?

Are you ready to look in the mirror again and just be happy, less concerned and more proud of your body?

Join our next FREE seminar June 28th, 2018 at the Primal Fit 360 Studio in Miami Shores.

FYI: space is limited to 30 seats, first come first serve.

Fast Pack Summer Slim Down Challenge 7/28/18

Fast Pack Summer Slim Down Challenge
Saturday, 07/28/2018 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Primal Fit 360 Personal Training Studio
9531 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: Free

If you are struggling with your weight, then this is for you!
You’re invited to a FREE nutrition seminar at the Primal Fit 360 studio.

During this 1 hour seminar you will learn exactly what I did to help a small group of Primal Fit members lose over 100 pounds combined within 30 days doing simple exercises and focusing on diet.

The information I want to share with you is so powerful yet simple,
I can’t wait meet you in person and show you how to utilize this technique to achieve your personal fitness goal.

POPS Concert & Independence Day Celebration 7/4/18

POPS Concert & Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday, 07/04/2018 – 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Broad Auditorium at Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $15-35

Celebrate the 4th of July with the MMF Symphony Orchestra!
Capture the uniquely American spirit with Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring Tchaikovsky’s bombastic 1812 Overture, movie music from John Williams, Stars and Stripes, and other patriotic favorites round out a fun evening of orchestral hits sure to please the whole family. Plus, rock out to 80s and 90s classic rock, with Michelle Kim on electric violin!
Miami Music Festival presents their 2018 season from June 5th to July 29th, which will host 250 students from over 25 countries selected from the most prestigious conservatories and universities. The Festival consists of institutes in orchestra, opera, piano, and conducting, as well as the pioneering Career Institute.

Miami Music Festival Wagner Institute featuring Antoine Wagner Lohengrin Act II – Die Walküre Act II 7/14/18

Miami Music Festival Wagner Institute featuring Antoine Wagner Lohengrin Act II – Die Walküre Act II
Saturday, 07/14/2018 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Broad Auditorium at Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $40-100

This season, Wagner’s great grandson, Antoine Wagner, makes his directorial debut. Antoine Wagner will create the concept, set design and stage direction for Act II of Die Walküre in a digital immersive experience at the New World center. Bass Baritone Alan Held returns as Wotan and Wagnerian Soprano Linda Watson joins the cast of professional Wagner Institute participants as Brunhilde.
Miami Music Festival presents their 2018 season from June 5th to July 29th, which will host 250 students from over 25 countries selected from the most prestigious conservatories and universities. The Festival consists of institutes in orchestra, opera, piano, and conducting, as well as the pioneering Career Institute.

La Rondine 7/26/18

La Rondine
Thursday, 07/26/2018 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Broad Auditorium at Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $10-35

La Rondine is an Italian comic opera set in mid-19th century Paris and the French Riviera. Created by Giacomo Puccini in 1916, it tells the love story between a woman from high society and a naïve younger man of lesser means. The story twists and turns through the tumultuous times of true love.
Miami Music Festival presents their 2018 season from June 5th to July 29th, which will host 250 students from over 25 countries selected from the most prestigious conservatories and universities. The Festival consists of institutes in orchestra, opera, piano, and conducting, as well as the pioneering Career Institute.

La Rondine 7/28/18

La Rondine
Saturday, 07/28/2018 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Broad Auditorium at Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $10-35

La Rondine is an Italian comic opera set in mid-19th century Paris and the French Riviera. Created by Giacomo Puccini in 1916, it tells the love story between a woman from high society and a naïve younger man of lesser means. The story twists and turns through the tumultuous times of true love.
Miami Music Festival presents their 2018 season from June 5th to July 29th, which will host 250 students from over 25 countries selected from the most prestigious conservatories and universities. The Festival consists of institutes in orchestra, opera, piano, and conducting, as well as the pioneering Career Institute.

Ghost of Versailles 7/27/18

Ghost of Versailles
Friday, 07/27/2018 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Broad Auditorium at Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $10-35

In The Ghosts of Versailles, the spirits have literally come back to court; the court of Louis XVI that is. Marie Antoinette is upset about having been beheaded, so her favorite playwright attempts to entertain her by continuing the adventures of his characters from The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro. This opera-within-an-opera goes awry when Figaro refuses to stick to the script and the playwright must come to the Queen’s rescue and win her affection.
Miami Music Festival presents their 2018 season from June 5th to July 29th, which will host 250 students from over 25 countries selected from the most prestigious conservatories and universities. The Festival consists of institutes in orchestra, opera, piano, and conducting, as well as the pioneering Career Institute.

Ghost of Versailles 7/29/18

Ghost of Versailles
Sunday, 07/29/2018 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Broad Auditorium at Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $10-35

In The Ghosts of Versailles, the spirits have literally come back to court; the court of Louis XVI that is. Marie Antoinette is upset about having been beheaded, so her favorite playwright attempts to entertain her by continuing the adventures of his characters from The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro. This opera-within-an-opera goes awry when Figaro refuses to stick to the script and the playwright must come to the Queen’s rescue and win her affection.
Miami Music Festival presents their 2018 season from June 5th to July 29th, which will host 250 students from over 25 countries selected from the most prestigious conservatories and universities. The Festival consists of institutes in orchestra, opera, piano, and conducting, as well as the pioneering Career Institute.

Dido and Aenas and The Medium (Double Bill) 6/21/18, 6/22/18

Dido and Aenas and The Medium (Double Bill)
Thursday, 06/21/2018 – 06/22/2018 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Broad Auditorium
11300 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $15 – $35

Enjoy a double bill evening where two one-act classic operas are paired perfectly for one amazing night! Dido and Aeneas, by English baroque composer Henry Purcell, is based on the legendary love story between the Queen of Carthage, Dido, and the Trojan prince, Aeneas. Enter the spiritual realm with The Medium, a modern work by Gian Carol Menotti that tells the story of Baba, who hosts seances that trick bereaved parents into spending their money.

Miami Music Festival presents their 2018 season from June 5th to July 29th, which will host 250 students from over 25 countries selected from the most prestigious conservatories and universities. The Festival consists of institutes in orchestra, opera, piano, and conducting, as well as the pioneering Career Institute.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 6/28/18, 6/30/18

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Thursday, 06/28/2018 – 06/30/2018 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Broad Auditorium
11300 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $15 – $35

Pure magic comes to life on stage in Britten’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic play. The enchanting fairytale brings magical creatures together in romance and comedy. A Midsummer Night’s Dream closely follows Shakespeare’s original, and features a spectacular range of characters from fairies to royalty with interwoven plots capturing your attention to the very end.

Miami Music Festival presents their 2018 season from June 5th to July 29th, which will host 250 students from over 25 countries selected from the most prestigious conservatories and universities. The Festival consists of institutes in orchestra, opera, piano, and conducting, as well as the pioneering Career Institute.

Ariadne Auf Naxos 6/29/18

Ariadne Auf Naxos
Friday, 06/29/2018 – 06/29/2018 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Broad Auditorium
11300 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $15 – $35

Comedy and music are beautifully intertwined in Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss. Taking place in 18th century Vienna, one very serious group of opera singers is juxtaposed against a group of comedians, leading to an entertaining evening of unplanned performances and a love story in this opera-within-an-opera.

Miami Music Festival presents their 2018 season from June 5th to July 29th, which will host 250 students from over 25 countries selected from the most prestigious conservatories and universities. The Festival consists of institutes in orchestra, opera, piano, and conducting, as well as the pioneering Career Institute.

Ariadne Auf Naxos 7/1/18

Ariadne Auf Naxos
Sunday, 07/01/2018 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Broad Auditorium
11300 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost:

Comedy and music are beautifully intertwined in Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss. Taking place in 18th century Vienna, one very serious group of opera singers is juxtaposed against a group of comedians, leading to an entertaining evening of unplanned performances and a love story in this opera-within-an-opera.

Miami Music Festival presents their 2018 season from June 5th to July 29th, which will host 250 students from over 25 countries selected from the most prestigious conservatories and universities. The Festival consists of institutes in orchestra, opera, piano, and conducting, as well as the pioneering Career Institute.

The Art of Being a Woman 3/11/18

The Art of Being a Woman
Sunday, 03/11/2018 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
The Artsy Hive
211 NE 95th St.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $35+tax

On the heels of International Women’s Day, professional coach Laura Sgroi will lead this meaningful gathering where guests will be invited to explore their artistic side and experience the joy of pottery painting while they celebrate the beauty and grace of womanhood and become inspired to honor their power and take purposeful action to realize their full potential as women.

2 hours group coaching with professional coach Laura Sgroi

An up to $18 coffee or tea mug to be painted at the event

Light Refreshments

Cost:

$35 +tax​ (one guest)

$60 +tax (two guests)

When: March 11th

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

**Purchasing this product grants you admission to the workshop at the above listed date and time. Workshop fees are non-refundable.

2018 Vision Board Workshop 1/13/18

2018 Vision Board Workshop
Saturday, 01/13/2018 – 05:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Artsy Hive
211 NE 95th St,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $30+tax

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!
Led by professional coach Laura Sgroi from Now That I Am in My Thirties​, in this powerful vision board workshop, guests will be inspired to set goals for their life in the year ahead and focus on what’s important to get their 2018 off to a successful start. Join us for a fun and creative way to make your resolutions and dreams more tangible and attainable while you recycle your magazines and up-cycle yourself!

$30.00 +tax

Included:
– 2.5 hours of group coaching with professional coach Laura Sgroi
– Canvas Panel Board, Scissors, Markers, Glue Sticks
– Magazines (Please feel free to bring your own magazines and personal photos to personalize your board even more!)

**Note: Only 12 spaces available. There is a 5 person minimum requirement for this class to proceed. If we do not reach 5 participants, we will unfortunately have to cancel the class and refund you in full 48 hours before the scheduled workshop

2018 Vision Board Workshop 1/6/18

2018 Vision Board Workshop
Saturday, 01/06/2018 – 05:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Artsy Hive
211 NE 95th St,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $30

Led by professional coach Laura Sgroi from Now That I Am in My Thirties​, in this powerful vision board workshop, guests will be inspired to set goals for their life in the year ahead and focus on what’s important to get their 2018 off to a successful start. Join us for a fun and creative way to make your resolutions and dreams more tangible and attainable while you recycle your magazines and up-cycle yourself!

$30.00 +tax
(Register before December 23rd to pay our early bird cost: $25+tax)

Included:
– 2.5 hours of group coaching with professional coach Laura Sgroi
– Canvas Panel Board, Scissors, Markers, Glue Sticks
– Magazines (Please feel free to bring your own magazines and personal photos to personalize your board even more!)

5th International Conference on Geological and Environmental Sustainability 8/13/18, 8/14/18

5th International Conference on Geological and Environmental Sustainability
Monday, 08/13/2018 – 08/14/2018 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
Bali, Indonesia
Hotel:- Fairfield by Marriott Bali Legian Address:- Jalan Sri Rama 8C, Legian Kuta Bali 80361 Indonesia,
Bali, Indiana 80361
Website
Cost: $699

We are so glad to organize “5th International Conference on Geological and Environmental Sustainability” in Bali, Indonesia on August 13-14, 2018 at Indonesia after a similar series of conferences in consecutive years at USA over the last several years which met with great achievement in Business Conferencing.
Geology Congress 2018 is a 2-day event offering the Exhibition, at venue to showcase the new and emerging technologies and have wider sessions involving Keynote presentation, Oral, YRF (student presentation), poster, e-poster presentations. World-renowned speakers and eminent delegates across the globe attending the conference, to share their valuable presentation on the most recent and advanced techniques, developments, and the newest updates are the prominent features of the conference

Yvonne Rose at Trina Turk Trunk Show 11/16/17

Yvonne Rose at Trina Turk Trunk Show
Sunday, 11/16/2017 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Trina Turk | Mr Turk | Miami Boutique
7200 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33138

Cost: Free

Join Yvonne Rose Jewelry and Trina Turk at its Miami store for an exclusive holiday trunk show on Thursday, November 16th. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., guests can shop the season’s coveted styles alongside jewelry from edgy local designer, Yvonne Rosemeier.

Patrons are invited to enjoy an evening of fashion, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and style discounts while benefitting After School All Stars, a leading local provider of year-round, school-based, comprehensive afterschool programs.

Artsy Hive Grand Opening Party 7/15/17

Artsy Hive Grand Opening Party
Saturday, 07/15/2017 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Artsy Hive
211 NE 95th St, Miami Shores, FL 33138 Miami Shores,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: Free

Artsy Hive Grand Opening Party

Meet your new favorite place to unleash your creativity! Please join us for the grand opening of Artsy Hive, the newest DIY outpost in Miami! Its creative, hands-on concept is entirely unique; the 40-seat, paint-it-yourself studio and creative workshop venue officially celebrates their grand opeing this Saturday, July 15!

It’ll give you the chance to take a break from electronics to explore your artistic side while creating one-of-a-kind keepsakes for friends, family, and yourself.

They’ll have raffles, giveaways, balloon twisting, and creative pottery painting for the whole family!

Saturday, July 15
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Artsy Hive
211 NE 95th St.
Miami Shores

Please RSVP at jlpr.eventbrite.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/264354914060669

Miami Music Festival Presents Dead Man Walking 7/27/17, 7/29/17

Miami Music Festival Presents Dead Man Walking
Thursday, 07/27/2017 – 07/29/2017 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center, Barry University
11300 NE 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI SHORES, Florida 33161
Eventbrite
Cost: General Admission $15 / Preferred Seating $35 – includes two drink tickets

Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017. In their fourth season, MMF will present a series of Operas as part of the MMF’s Opera Institute.

In this South Florida premiere based on the impactful book and film of the same name, acclaimed composer Jake Heggie takes on a true story that helped frame the modern debate on the death penalty in America. When a Catholic nun in New Orleans agrees to become penpals with a death-row inmate convicted of murder, her perspectives on life, death, forgiveness, and capital punishment are forever altered. With a libretto by the Tony Award-winning playwright Terrance McNally (Masterclass, Ragtime), Dead Man Walking brings one of the most powerful contemporary American operas—and one of opera’s most important contemporary composers—to South Florida.

Of Sound Mind and Dead Body 8/20/17

Of Sound Mind and Dead Body
Sunday, 08/20/2017 – 05:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Rosa Mexicano
900 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Website
Cost: $90

The Experts in Mystery Entertainment are now performing live public and private interactive murder mystery dinner shows in areas throughout the United States. Join us for a night of intrigue, deception, and delicious food in this comedic thriller!

Miami Music Festival Presents The Tales of Hoffmann 6/29/17

Miami Music Festival Presents The Tales of Hoffmann
Thursday, 06/29/2017 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center,Barry University
11300 NE 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI SHORES, Florida 33161
Eventbrite
Cost: General Admission $15 / Preferred Seating $35 – includes two drink tickets

Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017. In their fourth season, MMF will also present a series of Operas as part of the MMF’s Opera Institute.
This delightful French fantasy is woven together by the eponymous Hoffmann, who recollects the stories of his three past loves to a revelling tavern crowd late one night. Tales is a captivating journey through a lifetime of memories, including Hoffmann’s encounters with beautiful courtesans and ballerinas, an alluring but animatronic soprano, and unforgettable villains like the mad scientist Spalanzani and the sinister Dr. Miracle. Both funny and fanciful, Offenbach’s last opera offers a spell-binding night of music and magic for the whole family.

Miami Music Festival Presents The Tales of Hoffmann 7/1/17

Miami Music Festival Presents The Tales of Hoffmann
Saturday, 07/01/2017 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center,
Barry University
11300 NE 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI SHORES, Florida 33161
Eventbrite
Cost: General Admission $15 / Preferred Seating $35 – includes two drink tickets

Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017. In their fourth season, MMF will also present a series of Operas as part of the MMF’s Opera Institute.
This delightful French fantasy is woven together by the eponymous Hoffmann, who recollects the stories of his three past loves to a revelling tavern crowd late one night. Tales is a captivating journey through a lifetime of memories, including Hoffmann’s encounters with beautiful courtesans and ballerinas, an alluring but animatronic soprano, and unforgettable villains like the mad scientist Spalanzani and the sinister Dr. Miracle. Both funny and fanciful, Offenbach’s last opera offers a spell-binding night of music and magic for the whole family.

Miami Music Festival Presents Family Opera Series: The Cunning Little Vixen 6/30/17

Miami Music Festival Presents Family Opera Series: The Cunning Little Vixen
Friday, 06/30/2017 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center,
Barry University
11300 NE 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI SHORES, Florida 33161
Eventbrite
Cost: General Admission $15 / Preferred Seating $35 – includes two drink tickets 



Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017. In their fourth season, MMF will also present a series of Operas as part of the MMF’s Opera Institute.
The popular MMF Family Opera series returns with Janáček’s comedic fairy tale that brings the forest and its myriad inhabitants to life. Appropriate for ages 7 and up, the Grimm Brother’s style tale is at turns funny and philosophical. The story follows a spirited vixen through her cub-hood as a housepet, to her escape and coming of age in the moonlit woods. Families will love the magic of dragonflies flitting through the forest and talking frogs that dance to life as the Vixen and her fellow creatures navigate life, love, and the antagonism of the Hunters that encroach upon their world.  

Miami Music Festival Presents Family Opera Series: The Cunning Little Vixen 7/2/17

Miami Music Festival Presents Family Opera Series: The Cunning Little Vixen
Sunday, 07/02/2017 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center,
Barry University
11300 NE 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI SHORES, Florida 33161
Eventbrite
Cost: General Admission $15 / Preferred Seating $35 – includes two drink tickets 



Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017. In their fourth season, MMF will also present a series of Operas as part of the MMF’s Opera Institute.

The popular MMF Family Opera series returns with Janáček’s comedic fairy tale that brings the forest and its myriad inhabitants to life. Appropriate for ages 7 and up, the Grimm Brother’s style tale is at turns funny and philosophical. The story follows a spirited vixen through her cub-hood as a housepet, to her escape and coming of age in the moonlit woods. Families will love the magic of dragonflies flitting through the forest and talking frogs that dance to life as the Vixen and her fellow creatures navigate life, love, and the antagonism of the Hunters that encroach upon their world.  

Miami Music Festival Presents Concerto Winners Concert 7/8/17

Miami Music Festival Presents Concerto Winners Concert
Sunday, 07/08/2017 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center,
Barry University
11300 NE 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI SHORES, Florida 33161
Eventbrite
Cost: General Admission $15 / Preferred Seating $35 – includes two drink tickets

Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017.

Each year the Miami Music Festival holds a concerto competition, offering the opportunity for MMF participants to perform major concerto repertoire for their instrument with the MMF Symphony Orchestra. Through an intensive audition process, faculty panelists select winners who then collaborate with guest conductor Joel Smirnoff to prepare their performance for the annual Concerto Concert. And the MMF Symphony Orchestra itself shines in Tchaikovsky’s spectacular Symphony No. 5.

Miami Music Festival Presents Independence Day Celebration 7/4/17

Miami Music Festival Presents Independence Day Celebration
Tuesday, 07/04/2017 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
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Cost: General Admission $15 / Preferred Seating $35 – includes two drink tickets

Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017. During their fourth season, MMF bring for the first time an extraordinary Independence Day Celebration. Celebrate the 4th of July with the MMF Symphony Orchestra! Music from Bernstein’s iconic West Side Story and the familiar strains of Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down and Saturday Night Waltz capture the uniquely American spirit of the holiday. Tchaikovsky’s bombastic 1812 Overture, music from Star Wars, and patriotic favorites round out a fun evening of orchestral hits sure to please the whole family.

Miami Music Festival Presents Faculty Recital Series With Anton Nel 6/20/17

Miami Music Festival Presents Faculty Recital Series With Anton Nel
Tuesday, 06/20/2017 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Cor Jesu Chapel Barry University Campus
11300 North East 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: General Admission $15

Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017. In their fourth season, MMF will also present a series of Faculty Recitals as part of the MMF Piano Institute.
Claude Debussy’s enchanting Suite Bergamesque, with its immortal moonlit vignette Claire de lune, is the starting point for Anton Nel’s widely varied program, which also captures the essence of Debussy as filtered through the Hungarian lens of Zoltan Kodaly in his Meditation sur un motif de Claude Debussy. Nel offers Robert Schumann’s reflections on a Viennese carnival in Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26, and the journey ends with Beethoven’s valedictory Piano Sonata No. 21, the “Waldstein.” Anton Nel returns for his second season as part of the MMF Piano Institute faculty. He holds the Endowed Chair of Piano and Keyboard Studies at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin.

Miami Music Festival Presents Mahler’s Symphony No.1 7/15/17

Miami Music Festival Presents Mahler’s Symphony No.1
Saturday, 07/15/2017 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: General Admission $15 / Preferred Seating $35 – includes two drink tickets

Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017. From the simple sound of a folk tune played on a single instrument, to orchestral music on a cosmic scale, the symphonies of Gustav Mahler express a universe of symphonic color and possibility. For the first time at the Miami Music Festival, Mahler’s epic Symphony No. 1, The Titan, fills Broad Auditorium, under the leadership of guest conductor David Effron. The cinematic Le Corsaire Overture by Hector Berlioz completes a grand orchestral journey not to be missed.
Tickets Available At: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mahler-symphony-no-1-the-titan-tickets-34598802951

Miami Music Festival Presents Faculty Recital Series with Ching-Yun Hu 6/9/17

Miami Music Festival Presents Faculty Recital Series with Ching-Yun Hu
Friday, 06/09/2017 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Barry University
11300 NE 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI SHORES,, Florida 33161
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Cost: General Admissions 15.00

Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017. In their fourth season, MMF will also present a series of Faculty Recitals as part of the MMF Piano Institute.

Returning to delight South Florida audiences, pianist Ching-Yun Hu presents a virtuosic program anchored by Sergei Rachmaninoff, including the demanding set of vignettes in his Études-Tableaux, Op. 39, and the Sonata No. 2, Op. 36. Hu balances the two works with a sprinkling of Mozart, including the Sonata, K. 331, famous for its beloved “Turkish March.” Declared a “first-class talent” and praised for her “poetic use of color and confidently expressive phrasing” (The Philadelphia Inquirer), Hu is recognized worldwide for her dazzling technique, deeply probing musicality, and communicative performance style.

Miami Music Festival Presents Faculty Recital Series with Alessio Bax 6/10/17

Miami Music Festival Presents Faculty Recital Series with Alessio Bax
Saturday, 06/10/2017 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Barry University
11300 NE 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI SHORES,, Florida 33161
Eventbrite
Cost: General Admissions 15.00

Miami Music Festival, an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians to work with mentors and gain performing experience, announces the lineup for the 2017 season from June 6 through July 30, 2017. In their fourth season, MMF will also present a series of Faculty Recitals as part of the MMF Piano Institute.

The Dallas Morning News calls his playing “an out-of-body experience.” Italian pianist Alessio Bax joins the MMF Piano Institute as a visiting artist for the first time, bringing a program spanning the classical era to the 20th century. Mozart borrows a tune from his own Clarinet Quintet to build a set of Six Variations, which join Alexander Scriabin’s Sonata No. 3 and Ravel’s La Valse, a ground-breaking reflection on the classical waltz. Hailed as “one of the most remarkable young pianists before the public,” Bax maintains a busy performance schedule while also serving—along with his wife, the pianist Lucille Chung—as the Johnson-Prothro Artists-in-Residence at Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts.

Firemen Are Rarely Necessary 6/29/17-7/16/17

Firemen Are Rarely Necessary
Thursday, 06/29/2017 – 07/16/2017 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Mad Cat Theatre Company, Inc.
9816 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $15-$30

World-premiere Play–
Firemen Are Rarely Necessary by Theo Reyna

A dark comedy about some light censorship.

In 2011, Florida’s Governor banned the use of the phrases “climate change” and “global warming” by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. By 2015 he had the ban extended to most other state agencies. “Fireman are Rarely Necessary” is set in a not so distant Florida future where it has become increasingly difficult to find the right words to describe a place where things have gone very wrong.

June 29th –July 16th 2017, Thursdays through Sundays at 8pm
Tickets $15-30
MTC Mainstage
9806 NE 2nd Ave Miami Shores, FL 33138
Tickets available at www.madcattheatre.org, www.mtcmiami.org, or 305-751-9550

COLOURS 6/16/17

COLOURS
Friday, 06/16/2017 – 06/17/2017 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Miami Theater Center, The Sandbox
9816 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

C O L O U R S – a nonsense by Natasha Tsakos
Embark in a Fool’s Odyssey!
Conceptual director and performer Natasha Tsakos presents her nonsense, C O L O U R S, for the first time ever to a live audience and delivers a raw and wacky play in a box fox rox lox. Locks.
C O L O U R S is an absurd tragicomedy for six characters. The play engages the audience on a fool’s odyssey as he battles to make sense of a new world upon surviving an apocalyptic catastrophe, in search of a bathtub. A Peculiar Commentary on the Human Condition Facing the Perplexities of Modernity

▲ Warning: May cause delirium

► Technology-free show. Weapon of choice: words

◉ PG: For the rebels, the misfits, the curious, the playfuls, the provocateurs, the adventurers and the artist within.

5th Annual Sandbox Series: MUJERES, new performances by Latina & Hispanic Women Presents: Volcanic 5/26/17

5th Annual Sandbox Series: MUJERES, new performances by Latina & Hispanic Women Presents: Volcanic
Friday, 05/26/2017 – 06/10/2017 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Miami Theater Center, The Sandbox
9816 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Dance solo choreographed & performed by Carlota Pradera

This powerful dance performance emerges from the collision of earth, fire and ice, giving birth to the myth of a dynamic heroine. Watch as she sets out on a brave quest against death to regain her true north.

Miami Theater Center Summer Camps 6/12/17

Miami Theater Center Summer Camps
Monday, 06/12/2017 – 06/30/2017 09:00 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
RSVP / Register
Cost: $25 registration fee and $625 per session

Act. Sing. Dance. Express yourself! Miami Theater’s summer-camp is an artistic adventure led by MTC’s expertly trained, talented company members. The summer sessions will open the eyes, hearts and minds of the students to the transformational power of theater. Registration application can be found on Miami Theater Center’s website with a fee of $25. Each session is $625 per child and includes snacks and lunch.
Ages 6 – 12

Inside the Box: Fernando Calzadilla Duologue With A Painting 4/28/17

Inside the Box: Fernando Calzadilla Duologue With A Painting
Friday, 04/28/2017 – 04/29/2017 08:00 pm –
Miami Theater Center, The Sandbox
9816 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25

Painting images in secret for more than 3 decades, Fernando Calzadilla unveils his work at the Sandbox. The evening will be the first time Calzadilla showcases his selection of paintings and holds a discussion. The performance will conclude with a Q & A session where audience members get the opportunity to ask questions about the performance, aesthetics and philosophy. The exhibit will run April 28-30.

Mad Cat Theatre Company presents Vaclav Havel’s Protest and Audience 3/9/17-3/12/17

Mad Cat Theatre Company presents Vaclav Havel’s Protest and Audience
Thursday, 03/09/2017 – 03/12/2017 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
SandBox at Miami Theater Center
9816 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Mad Cat Theatre Company continues its 17th season with a production of two of Vaclav Havel’s sharp political dramas AUDIENCE and PROTEST.

The subversive Czechoslovakian playwright, Prime Minister & President, Vaclav Havel was in danger of being declared a “social parasite” by the neo-Stalinist regime of Gustav Husák when he wrote AUDIENCE & PROTEST back in 1975 & 1978.

AUDIENCE deals with the travails of Havel’s alter-ego Ferdinand Vanek – recently released from jail for anti-government activities. Valek is stuck in the bleak office of the foreman of the brewery where he has been forced into menial labour. The tedious bureaucracy and constant paranoia of life under the Communists have driven the foreman to alcoholism and to the brink of insanity – he is prone to bouts of rage and despair.

In PROTEST, Havel’s alter ego Ferdinand Valek has escaped his hellish office to visit the middle-class home of one of his friends. He is hoping to convince his old friend Stanek to sign a petition renouncing the regime.

Both plays seek to shine a light on the darkness of censorship and tyrannical rule. Don’t miss the show that critics and audiences are raving over!

Directed by Paul Tei and Theo Reyna
Featuring Erik Fabregat, Michael Gioia, Noah Levine, and Pete Smith Rogan

Vaclav Havel’s AUDIENCE and PROTEST is running now through March 12, 2017, with performances Thursday – Sunday 8 p.m. in MTC’s Sand Box located at 9816 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores FL 33138. Tickets available NOW online at www.madcattheatre.org, www.mtcmiami.org and 305-751-9550 during MTC Box Office Hours.

Mad Cat Theatre Company, Inc. is a proud resident theatre company of Miami Theater Center.

Retiro 4/7/17

Retiro
Friday, 04/07/2017 – 08:00 pm –
Miami Theater Center, The Sandbox
9816 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Cost: 25

Video & live performance
Created by Natalia Lassalle

A powerful exploration of what it means to be a woman. To grow old, and to remember. This piece, which is part documentary video and part live performance, is a journey into the lives of women over 65 years of age across Miami, Puerto Rico and Quebec. Retiro melds the autobiographical with the surreal to illustrate the volatility of time, the reconstruction of memories, and the process of aging in women.

April 7 – 22, 2017

Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm

ArMOUR 1/27/17

ArMOUR
Friday, 01/27/2017 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Cost: $25 for show the installation is free

A mesmerizing love story brought to life through a uniquely illusory multimedia experience created and performed by artist, dancer and choreographer, Lazaro Godoy.

In a love story from self to others that unifies all art mediums, the spatial time-frame installation, bring two beings expressing the most profound of human experiences – love. ArMOUR is made of familiar bones and flesh of an infinite journey that unmasks the labyrinthic abyss for solely fragility to pour from beneath.

DATE: January 27 – 29, 2017

Performance: Friday – Sunday 8pm
Tickets: $25

Exhibition: Friday – Sunday 2pm-7:30pm
Free Admission

Holiday Bazaar 12/10/16

Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, 12/10/2016 – 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
MTC-Holiday-BazaarMiami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138

Cost:

Make your stage debut and polish off your holiday shopping all at once! Our entire theater will transform into a magical shopping village with the best in local art, jewelry, and unique gifts for the holiday season. Come get your shop on and enjoy cupcakes, mimosas, and festive activities for the kids!

Tickets: Free

The 60th Living Nativity 12/9/16 – 12/10/16

The 60th Living Nativity
Friday, 12/09/2016 – 12/10/2016 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Z-SHARON-1Miami Shores First Presbyterian Church
602 NE 96th Street,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138

Cost: Free

The 60th Annual Living Nativity at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church heralds the Christmas season with a live, open-air reenactment of Christ’s birth. Featuring live camels, donkeys, goats and sheep, along with an innovative mix of digital and live-action characters, including Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the prophets, angels, the Wise Men and more! This spectacular depiction, complete with narration and a music, is fun for the entire family! Guests are invited to bring canned goods, which will be donated to Pass It On Ministries, a local food bank.
Free, and open to the public. Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, 602 NE 96th Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138 For more information, call (305) 754-9541 or visit www.miamishorespresbyterianchurch.com.

5th Annual Sandbox Series: MUJERES, new performances by Latina & Hispanic Women Presents: Supa’ Nova 11/4/16

5th Annual Sandbox Series: MUJERES, new performances by Latina & Hispanic Women Presents: Supa’ Nova
Friday, 11/04/2016 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Miami Theater Center, The Sandbox
9816 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Cost:

One-woman show written and performed by Maria Corina Ramirez

A woman. An undocumented immigrant. With intergalactic superpowers. Watch this multi-media, one-woman show featuring a dance ensemble that follows Maria as she overcomes life’s challenges, and finds the courage to stand up and own her voice.

November 4 – 19, 2016

Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm

Everybody Drinks the Same Water 10/26/16

Everybody Drinks the Same Water
Wednesday, 10/26/2016 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost:

By Fernando Calzadilla & Stephanie Ansin
Directed by Stephanie Ansin

Suspicion and intrigue give rise to romance and collaboration in this medieval murder mystery. Three teenagers of different religions set out on a journey to discover who poisoned their city’s water supply – and create unity amongst their warring cultures.

October 26 – November 20, 2016

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am
Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:00am
Saturdays at 7:00pm
Sundays at 3:00pm

Mad Cat LIVE Play Series: Why Not? With Richard Nixon 9/29/16

Mad Cat LIVE Play Series: Why Not? With Richard Nixon
Thursday, 09/01/2016 – 08:00 pm –
Miami Theater Center
9816 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Cost: General Admission: $30; Students & Seniors: $15

Miami Theater Center, The Sandbox 9816 NE 2nd Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33138
DESCRIPTION: Mad cat shows off their comic chops with a homegrown variety show hosted by… Richard Nixon!

DATE:
September 29 – October 9, 2016
Thursdays-Sundays at 8:00pm

WEBSITE:
http://bit.ly/2bPzAzy

Journey to Mutum: A Cultural Encounter with the Yawanawá of the Brazilian Amazon 9/29/16

Journey to Mutum: A Cultural Encounter with the Yawanawá of the Brazilian Amazon
Friday, 09/29/2016 – 10:00 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
No Link
Cost: $30.00

Sacred music. Tribal dance. Experience the never-before-seen rituals of the Yawanawá Tribe of the Brazilian Amazon here on our stage, and be among the first to welcome them to Miami. They will journey from their home to bring an Indigenous celebration that is sure to transport you – don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Journey to Mutum: A Cultural Encounter with the Yawanawá of the Brazilian Amazon 9/30/16

Journey to Mutum: A Cultural Encounter with the Yawanawá of the Brazilian Amazon
Saturday, 09/30/2016 – 10:00 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
No Link
Cost: $30.00

Sacred music. Tribal dance. Experience the never-before-seen rituals of the Yawanawá Tribe of the Brazilian Amazon here on our stage, and be among the first to welcome them to Miami. They will journey from their home to bring an Indigenous celebration that is sure to transport you – don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Journey to Mutum: A Cultural Encounter with the Yawanawá of the Brazilian Amazon 10/1/16

Journey to Mutum: A Cultural Encounter with the Yawanawá of the Brazilian Amazon
Saturday, 10/01/2016 – 08:00 pm –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
No Link
Cost: $30.00

Sacred music. Tribal dance. Experience the never-before-seen rituals of the Yawanawá Tribe of the Brazilian Amazon here on our stage, and be among the first to welcome them to Miami. They will journey from their home to bring an Indigenous celebration that is sure to transport you – don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/14/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Wednesday, 09/14/2016 – 10:00 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/15/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Thursday, 09/15/2016 – 10:30 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/16/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Friday, 09/16/2016 – 10:00 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/17/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Friday, 09/17/2016 – 07:00 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/18/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Sunday, 09/18/2016 – 03:00 pm –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/20/16, 9/22/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Tuesday, 09/20/2016 – 09/22/2016 10:30 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/21/16, 9/23/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Wednesday, 09/21/2016 – 09/23/2016 10:00 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/24/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Saturday, 09/24/2016 – 07:00 pm –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

Comic Cure, Comedy for a Cause presents: Mr. Multiple Personalities 9/16/16

Comic Cure, Comedy for a Cause presents: Mr. Multiple Personalities
Friday, 09/16/2016 – 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Miami Theater Center
9816 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
No Link
Cost: Online Advanced: $25 Single General Admission. Four ticket package for $80. At the Door: $40 General Admission.

It’s the final installment of the Miami Shores Summer Comedy Series! Comic Cure, Comedy for a Cause, invites you to laugh away the heat with Master Impressionist Freddy Stebbins.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/13/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Tuesday, 09/13/2016 – 10:30 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/11/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Sunday, 09/11/2016 – 03:00 pm –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/11/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Sunday, 09/11/2016 – 03:00 pm –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/10/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Saturday, 09/10/2016 – 07:00 pm –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

The Legend of the Pink Elephant 9/9/16

The Legend of the Pink Elephant
Friday, 09/09/2016 – 10:00 am –
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25.00

Embrace diversity. Celebrate differences. Amid a spectacle of circus arts, music, dance and theater, a young elephant takes a journey that changes his life – and encourages us all to value our diversity and individually.
Conceived, directed & choreographed by Luckner Bruno, Jr., music by Luciano Stazzone.

Ladies Night Out 8/26/16

Ladies Night Out
Friday, 08/26/2016 – 08:00 pm –
ladiesnightout2-1-CopyMiami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
No Link
Cost: Online Advance: $25 General Admission. At the Door: $40 General Admission

Starring Florida’s Funniest Female 2016 Bear Webb and 2016 Pride Comedy Festival Winner Shana Manuel along with Host Quills Rodriguez.

The series will benefit the Pridelines non-profit organization that supports, educates and empowers South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and the community at large in safe and diverse environments through affirming programs and services to promote dialogue, wellness and foster social change.

Mad Cat presents Pulitzer Prize Winning Play THE FLICK by Annie Baker 5/26/16 – 6/12/16

Mad Cat presents Pulitzer Prize Winning Play THE FLICK by Annie Baker
Thursday, 05/26/2016 – 06/12/2016 08:00 pm –
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9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $15, $30

2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
2013 OBIE Award, Playwriting
2013 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
Nominee 2013 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Play
Nominee 2013 Lucille Lortel Award, Outstanding Play
Finalist 2013 New York Critics Circle Award, Best Play

In a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts, three underpaid employees mop the floors and attend to one of the last 35 millimeter film projectors in the state. Their tiny battles and not-so-tiny heartbreaks play out in the empty aisles, becoming more gripping than the lackluster, second-run movies on screen. With keen insight and a finely-tuned comic eye, The Flick is a hilarious and heart-rending cry for authenticity in a fast-changing world.

Directed by Paul Tei
Starring Jessica Farr*, Chevi Hill, and David Nail with Erik Fabregat*
Lighting design by Melissa Santiago*
Sound design by Rich Szczublewski
* denotes Mad Cat Company members

Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 3pm

The Two Character Play 3/31/16

The Two Character Play
Thursday, 03/31/2016 – 04/24/2016 08:00 pm –
Two-character-play-picMiami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $45.00

Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Movement Coaching by Lazaro Godoy
Original Music and Sound Design by Alec Kreisberg
Set, Costume & Lighting Design by Fernando Calzadilla
Directed by Stephanie Ansin

Brother and sister actors wrestle personal demons and professional challenges as sanity slips through their fingers. Abandoned by their company while touring the country, the siblings cling to their art, hoping it will shield them from total destruction. Is their love for the theater – and each other – enough to save them from their fate?

MTC Sandbox Series: Ringing True 1/22/16-2/7/16

MTC Sandbox Series: Ringing True
Friday, 01/22/2016 – 02/07/2016 08:00 pm –
ringing-true-2Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: $25

Miami Theater Center (MTC) is proud to present Ringing True, the second Sandbox Series performance of the 2015-2016 season. A one-woman musical with a live band, Ringing True will be presented at the SandBox, an intimate black-box theater next to MTC’s main stage.

Performances are open to the general public on Fridays and Saturdays, at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., January 22nd through February 7th, 2016.

In Ringing True a single woman’s contemplations on marriage quickly transform into a wild goose chase, detective mystery, and mystical adventure on the streets of Paris. Rebecca Joy Fletcher shares her spiritual awakening through magical realism, original live music, and Talmudic dream sequences in this eclectic one-woman show.

Tickets to Ringing True may be purchased online or by calling 305.751.9550. Group, student, and senior ticket prices are available.

Magic City New Years EVE 2016 at Nautilus Miami 12/31/15

Magic City New Years EVE 2016 at Nautilus Miami
Thursday, 12/31/2015 – 01/01/2016 09:00 pm – 04:00 am
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1825 Collins Ave Miami,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP / Register
Cost: 175
Age: 21+ years and over with Proper ID

contact information:
for table, party information, and general information, text rob at 917-301-7168 or email rob.diesel@me.com
log onto http://www.ericvirgil.com/event/new-years-eve-at-nautilus/ for event info.

ga ticket:
open bar 9pm
midnight live entertainment
champagne toast at midnight

vip poolside table: $1,000.00
ticket description
entitles 4 guests entrance
reserved table that includes ( 1 bottle of vodka)
open bar 9pm – midnight
live entertainment
champagne toast at midnight
**** please note that this price does not include tax and gratuity paid night of on property***

vip poolside cabana$2,500.00
ticket description
entitles 6 guests entrance
reserved table that includes ( 1 bottle of vodka + 1 bottle of champagne)
open bar 9pm – midnight
live entertainment
champagne toast at midnight
**** please note that this price does not include tax and gratuity paid night of on property***

get tickets now at:
http://www.ericvirgil.com/event/new-years-eve-at-nautilus

unik ernest of lokee worldwide productions group, walid sfeir and david marino of re.image marketing group have partnered with the nautilus miami beach a sixty hotel to bring you “magic city” a privately curated and authentic new years eve experience in miami beach.

channeling the class and sophistication of the miami of old, ” magic city” is a throwback to the energy that made miami the fantastic party town it has become. the brand new nautilus hotel will play host to our guests reveling to live big band entertainment and headlining act bender(fresh off tour with thomas jack) keeping to a upbeat deep and very sexy vocal vibe. this is a private nye gathering for those who are looking for something more unique on new year’s eve catering to the sophistication of the ny/local miami scene.

joining the line up, is performer to the celeb elew who will be doing a very special live piano performance and miami resident dj christa marie will be handling the beats.

our team has put together a very special group of people to represent this event and we are very happy to announce we can go live. the nautilus hotel is sparing no expense to make sure that our dinner and poolside guests enjoy a gorgeous atmosphere, are serviced well and have an amazing experience to ring in the new year.
this new year’s eve, the night is your night, so get out there and show the world what you’re made of, nyc party people. dance, prance, and romance your super-charged nye night away at pier 36. it’s a guaranteed trip to the top of the nyc party circuit.

contact information:
for tables, party information, and general information, text rob at 917-301-7168 or email rob.diesel@me.com
log onto http://www.ericvirgil.com/event/new-years-eve-at-nautilu
for all new years eve events in nj, ny or miami, please log onto http://www.ericvirgil.com

Prof. Angela Davis to Speak in Miami 12/17/15

Prof. Angela Davis to Speak in Miami
Thursday, 12/17/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
AYD.small_.flyerBarry University’s Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Eventbrite
Cost: 25

Miami, FL – December 3, 2015 – On Thursday, December 17, Critical Resistance, Dream Defenders and Power U Center for Social Change will host America’s Most (Un)Wanted Fight Back: Ending Criminalization and the Prison Industrial Complex, a public conversation with Dr. Angela Y. Davis. This is her first public appearance in Miami in 15 years. The event, which is a fundraiser for all three organizations, will be held at 7pm at Barry University’s Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center – 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL – with doors opening at 6:00pm.
Individual tickets for the event are $25.00. Scholarships are available to ensure that the event is accessible to the entire community. There are also opportunities to support the event through sponsorship. For more information, please visit: bit.ly/angeladavismia

MTC Holiday Bazaar 12/12/15,12/13/15

MTC Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, 12/12/2015 – 12/13/2015 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
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9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Website
Cost: Free

Join us at our Holiday Bazaar as we transform our stage into a market and open our doors to everyone. Come enjoy a mimosa, live entertainment, and shop the best in local art, jewelry, and unique gifts for the Holiday season.

Santa’s in the house from 2-5pm!

Genus Genet 11/13/15 – 11/28/15

Genus Genet
Friday, 11/13/2015 – 11/28/2015 08:00 pm –
genus-genetMiami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
No Link
Cost: $25

Explore the fascinating life of playwright and cineaste Jean Genet through the lens of his own rebellious genius. The artist’s turbulent life – from orphanages, to the French Foreign Legion, to prison and prostitution—is portrayed via gripping multi-media vignettes that mirror the anti-establishment icon’s vivid and visceral imagery. Part of MTC’s SandBox series, Genus Genet is open to the general public on Fridays and Saturdays, at 8 p.m., November 13th through November 28th, 2015.

Mad Cat Live presents Paul & Linda McCartney’s Ram 7/31/15-8/1/15

Mad Cat Live presents Paul & Linda McCartney’s Ram
Friday, 07/31/2015 – 08/01/2015 08:00 pm –
RAM-FINAL-2-1Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: $20

The Mad Cat Live band performs Ram by Paul & Linda McCartney in its entirety. The album Ram was conceived of and inspired by a long stay in The Mull of Kintyre in Scotland. The unique sound and brave recording techniques developed on Ram have become a touchstone for alternative music that still permeates today. Featuring local musicians and esteemed professionals Jim Camacho, Matt Corey, Erik Fabregat, Darren Bruck, Brian Sayre and Steph Taylor under the musical direction of Paul Tei. Music courtesy of both MPL Communications, Inc. (ASCAP) and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC.

National Assisted Living Week 9/13/15, 9/14/15, 9/15/15, 9/16/15, 9/17/15, 9/18/15, 9/19/15

National Assisted Living Week
Sunday, 09/13/2015 – 09/19/2015 12:00 am – 11:45 pm
City Wide
City Wide,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

September 13-19 is National Assisted Living Week! Celebrate by giving kudos to your loved one’s assisted living community. Bring baked goods, volunteer, and leave a rave review at SeniorAdvisor.com!

The Seven Year Itch 2/19/15 – 3/22/15

The Seven Year Itch
Thursday, 02/19/2015 – 03/22/2015 08:00 pm –
1000x300_v2Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: $35

The Seven Year Itch
by George Axelrod
Adapted by Stephanie Ansin & Fernando Calzadilla

Directed by Stephanie Ansin
Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Loneliness. Temptation. Lust. Feel the summer heat aggravate the anxiety and desire of one man’s mid-life crisis in this irreverent interpretation of the 1950’s stage comedy that inspired the iconic Hollywood film.

EcoTech Launch 11/20/14

EcoTech Launch
Thursday, 11/20/2014 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-10-30-at-11.03.46-AM667 Northwest 90th Street
667 Northwest 90th Street,
Miami, Florida 33150
Webpage Link
Cost:

On November 20th 2014, EcoTech Visions opens its doors to the public. The new business incubator and accelerator is designed to assist entrepreneurs in creating, planning, and launching innovative and “green” manufacturing businesses in South Florida.

In collaboration with Give Miami Day, EcoTech Visions is hosting its first benefit for green advocates, the public, city officials, and philanthropist alike. This event features live music by Inner City Youth and Preforming Arts (ICYPA), high school violinists, light fare, auctions, and showcases EcoTech Visions’ facilities.

EcoTech’s mission is to address systemic poverty and climate change through manufacturing and environmentally-conscious ideas.

Voices of The Island: A Caribbean Fantasy 11/7/14 – 11/22/14

Voices of The Island: A Caribbean Fantasy
Friday, 11/07/2014 – 11/22/2014 08:00 am –
SandboxHomepage4Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: $20

Voices of The Island: A Caribbean Fantasy
by Lab 9

Immerse yourself in the fantastical world of shamanic magic in this Caribbean fantasy. Find yourself in the midst of a culture clash as an atheist government undermines an island society’s ancient mystical beliefs. Influence the outcome as your choices five the story through audience participation.

Nov. 7 – 22, 2014
Tickets $20
www.mtcmiami.org

Hedda Gabler 10/23/14 – 11/16/14

Hedda Gabler
Thursday, 10/23/2014 – 11/16/2014 08:00 pm –
HOME-SLIDERHeddaHomepage4Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: $35

Hedda Gabler
by Henrik Ibsen
Adapted by Stephanie Ansin & Fernando Calzadilla

Directed by Stephanie Ansin

Passion. Deception. Betrayal. Experience one of the most captivating and tortured heroines in history. Don’t miss this new adaptation of the world-famous drama about a reluctant housewife rebelling the prison of stability.

Oct. 23 – Nov. 16, 2014
Tickets $35

Photographs of Cordoba Medieval Street Fair on 5/4/14

Cordoba Medieval Street Fair in Miami Shores on Sunday, May 4, 2014.  As part of the Opening Weekend festivities of Everybody Drinks the Same Water, Miami Theater Center hosted a family-friendly, four-block-long street fair in Miami Shores. Inspired by medieval Córdoba, the street fair will feature jugglers, flamenco and belly dancers, stilt performers, a contortionist, artists, live drummers and musicians, craftspeople, food trucks, face painting, and a parade that will showcase the cast of Everybody Drinks the Same Water

“EVERYBODY DRINKS THE SAME WATER begins as a Christian King has just taken control of the city of Cordoba, Spain, ending more than 500 years of Islamic rule. Moments after entering the castle, the new ruler drinks a glass of water and becomes violently ill. His family accuses the Muslim community of attempting to assassinate him, but the picture gets murkier with reports of Jews, Muslims, and other Christians getting sick. Evidently, the entire public water supply has been poisoned. Fear, anger, and suspicion infect the town. Frustrated by their elders’ inability to see beyond the finger pointing, three teenagers of different faiths decide to work together to unravel the mystery. Add to the mix inter-religious flirtations with potentially fatal consequences, and you get an engaging look at the past that teaches powerful lessons about the present.”

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Miami Theater Center presents Córdoba Miami – A Medieval Street Fair 5/4/14

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Miami Theater Center presents Córdoba Miami – A Medieval Street Fair
033-MTC-EverybodyDrinksTheSameWaterwCredSmallSunday, May 4, Noon to 6:00 PM
NE 2ND Ave. in Miami Shores (from 96th to 100th streets) in front of Miami Theater Center
Miami Shores, FL

12:00 – 6:00 PM – A variety of live performances on stage (96th St./NE 2nd Ave.)
4:00 – 4:30 PM – Street Parade (from 100th St. to 96th Street on NE 2nd Ave.)
4:30 – 4:45 PM – Urban Tribal Project performance on stage (96th St./NE 2nd Ave.)

In celebration of the opening weekend of Miami Theater Center’s (MTC) world premiere, Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM, of Everybody Drinks The Same Water, written by Stephanie Ansin and Fernandocalzadilla and directed by Ansin, MTC will host Córdoba Miami – A Medieval Street Fair, featuring: Jugglers, Contortionists, Flamenco And Belly Dancers, Stilt Performers, Live Music, Street Performers In Period Costumes, Hand Balancers, Luciano Stazzone’s Urban Tribal Project, and a Parade Showcasing The Cast Of MTC’s World Premiere, Everybody Drinks The Same Water

Featured performers at this free, family-friendly community celebration, inspired by medieval Córdoba, will include a 15-member drum ensemble from Urban Tribal Project, directed by Miami Theater Center’s Resident Composer Luciano Stazzone (who has performed with music’s most illustrious starts, including Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Ludacris); an eclectic mix of street performers in period costumes, representing historical figures from medieval Córdoba, who will interact with the crowd; and a two-person hand balancing act, as well asflamenco and belly dancers, stilt performers, jugglers, a contortionist, an authentic Middle Eastern band, and a parade that will showcase the cast of MTC’s world premiere Everybody Drinks the Same Water, as well as food trucks and face painting.

Everybody Drinks The Same Water, a provocative murder mystery set in 13th century Córdoba, Spain, will be performed Saturday, May 3 through Sunday, June 1 in Miami Theater Center’s intimate Art Deco theater, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue.

Everybody Drinks The Same Water – Saturday, May 3 through Sunday, June 1 at MTC
The show begins as a Christian King has just taken control of the city of Córdoba, ending more than 500 years of Islamic rule. Moments after entering the castle, the new ruler drinks a glass of water and becomes violently ill. His family accuses the Muslim community of attempting to assassinate him, but the picture gets murkier with reports of Jews, Muslims, and other Christians getting sick. Evidently, the entire public water supply has been poisoned. Fear, anger, and suspicion infect the town. Frustrated by their elders’ inability to see beyond the finger pointing, three teenagers of different faiths work together to unravel the mystery. Add to the mix inter-religious flirtations with potentially fatal consequences, and you get an engaging look at the past that teaches powerful lessons about the present.

Performance Dates And Ticket Information – Everybody Drinks The Same Water
Tickets to Opening Night, Saturday, May 3, 2014, are priced at $35. A limited number of Opening Night tickets, priced at $150, include access the post-performance reception with the show’s cast and creative team. Tickets to all other performances are $25. Previews begin April 30, 2014, and the show runs through June 1, 2014. Saturday performances are at 7:00 PM; Sunday performances are at 2:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday performances are at10:30 AM; and Wednesday and Friday performances are at 10:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased by calling 305.751.9550 or online atwww.mtcmiami.org. Group and student ticket prices are available.

Everybody Drinks The Same Water is the fifth MTC production by the stellar, local creative team comprised of writer-director Stephanie Ansin, writer-designer Fernando Calzadilla, composer-sound designer Luciano Stazzone, and choreographer Octavio Campos. They have become renowned for creating original productions that have earned MTC its status as a leader in producing sophisticated, visually stunning, innovative theatre with an international focus that is relevant to South Florida’s multicultural community. Last season, the creative team astonished critics and audiences alike with their imaginative adaptation of Chekhov’s Three Sisters (2012). They have also worked together to adapt Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (2008) and to create the world premieres The Red Thread (2011) and Inanna and the Huluppu Tree (2009). MTC’s significant contributions to South Florida’s cultural legacy are evidenced by having received two highly competitive awards from the Miami New Times, including a “Best of Miami” Award in 2013, and “Best New Theater” and “Best Production for a New Company” for its adaptation of Chekhov’s Three Sisters.

Miami Grands – Presented by Miami Piano Circle and Barry University 4/27/14

Miami Grands – Presented by Miami Piano Circle and Barry University
Sunday, 04/27/2014 – 04/27/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
4829MaimiGrand3-25revBarry University – Ruth K. & Shepard Broad Auditorium
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33161
Webpage Link
Cost: $20.00 General Admission; $100 VIP with Reception and Preferred Seating

Presented by the Miami Piano Circle and Barry University, ten world-renowned pianists and Barry University professors will take the stage and simultaneously play on ten grand pianos. An original concert piece, composed by Michael Torke and inspired by Miami will feature an arrangement of movements that will highlight the “Magic City’s” diverse landscapes, culture, and people.

Georgi Danchev will conduct pianists Mia Vassilev, Kristin Camacho, Dionisio Camacho, Jamila Tekalli, Stepan Rudenko, Alan Ngim, Daniel Manoiu, Asiya Korepanova, as well as Dranoff International 2 Piano Competition winning duo Stephanie Ho, and Saar Ahuvia.

The evening’s repertoire will include selections arranged for a 10-piano ‘orchestra’ such as: “The Everglades,” “South Beach,” “Star Island,” “Mojitos & Stilettos,” and “Coconut Grove,” among others.

Composer, Michael Torke has been commissioned by organizations such as the Walt Disney Co., the New York Philharmonic, PBS, and the International Olympic Committee. The pianists have played around the globe including Carnegie Hall, Teatro di Marcello in Rome, and New York’s Lincoln Center.

The event is sponsored by Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation, Miami Piano Circle, Piano Music Center, and Miami-Dade County, Miami Shores Community Alliance, Bank of America.

Tartuffe: Born Again 4/10/14 – 4/13/14

Tartuffe: Born Again
Thursday, 04/10/2014 – 04/13/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
PrintBroad Auditorium at Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33161
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Produced by Barry University’s Department of Fine Arts, this modern adaptation casts Tartuffe as a deposed televangelist who rooks Orgon and his family of their money and property and nearly compromises Orgon’s wife. The action takes place in a religious television studio in Baton Rouge where the characters cavort to either prevent or aid Tartuffe in his machinations. Written in modern verse, Tartuffe: Born Again adheres closely to the structure and form of the original. Moliere’s legendary comedic characters are delightfully at home in this modern day version that played at New York’s Circle in the Square.

April 10 to 12 7:00 p.m.

April 13 2:00 p.m.

finearts@mail.barry.edu

305.899.3420

Children In Action Hosts 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament / Silent Auction 2/28/14

Children In Action Hosts 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament / Silent Auction February 28 in Miami Shores
Friday, 02/28/2014 – 11:30 am – 06:00 pm
1939776_1423062007932759_719578303_nMiami Shores Country Club
10000 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
More Info Link
Cost: 175.00

Local golfers and philanthropers alike are being sought to participate in the upcoming annual Children In Action (NCA) charity golf tournament to be held at the Miami Shores Country Club on Friday, February 28, 2014. Registration opens and lunch will begin being served at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start is scheduled for 1 p.m. Entry fees are is $175.00 per player or $650.00 for a foursome.

“We’re excited about hosting our second-ever golf tournament and are looking forward to building on the momentum created by last year’s successful event,” says event organizer and NCA President Zoe Prieto. “The NCA is all about helping local children as well as those in neighboring countries who need it most. We are grateful that this year’s sponsors, including Hialeah Park, State Representative Eddy Gonzalez, City of Hialeah Gardens Mayor Yioset De La Cruz, the Hialeah Chamber of Commerce and Industries and Vital Graphics, have all really stepped up and helped make a difference.”

A registered 501(c)3 established in 1996, Children In Action’s focus is to help needy locals as well as those in the Caribbean and Central America with clothing, goods and food. The tournament registration cost includes lunch, greens fees, cart rental, range balls, entry to the “closest to the pin” and “longest drive” contests, beverages and snacks on the course, as well as a take-home goody bag.

The organization is still accepting donations for the silent auction and raffle prizes. Also, a limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available. All donations, including tournament registration fees, raffle, silent auction and bag giveaway items, are tax deductible. To register for the tournament or donate prizes, please contact Prieto at 786.554.9090 or via email at fundacionnca@aol.com.

The Miami Shores Golf club is located at 10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores, FL 33138. For more information or to donate to the organization online, visit www.ninoscristianosenaccion.org.

Italian Wine Specialist Immersion Course 3/30/14 – 5/4/14

Italian Wine Specialist Immersion Course
Sunday, 03/30/2014 – 05/04/2014 09:00 am – 04:00 pm
JQI-Promo-MedThe Big Fish Restaurant
620 NE 78th St.,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: $650
Online Registration.

Diego Meraviglia, Vice President and Director of Education of the North American Sommelier Association (NASA) and Gold-Pin Sommelier, returns to Miami to head the Southeastern US presentation of the Italian Wine Immersion Course. Designed for either wine enthusiasts or professionals, the classes deeply and fully explore all 20 wine regions of Italy, their wine laws, regulations, grape varietals, traditions, trends, history, and a brief overview of the cuisine and culture. This 4 day course plus certification exam is produced by NASA and sponsored by Just Quality Importer Inc. (Miami Beach.) Classes begin on March 30, 2014 at the Big Fish Restaurant located in Miami’s Upper Eastside and continue March 31st, April 1st and 2nd, and conclude with an exam on May 4th.

The cost is $650.00 and includes all texts, wine colors charts, tastings that cover 30 wines representing all Italian wine regions, and a NASA promotional membership. For information, call 305.244.8272 or email Communication@JustQualityImporter.com

17th Miami Jewish Film Festival 1/23/14 – 2/3/14

17th Miami Jewish Film Festival
Thursday, 01/23/2014 – 02/03/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
HUNTING-ELEPHANTS-LRO Cinema Miami Shores
9806 NE 2 Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: $9 – $40

Expect the unexpected with over thirty internationally acclaimed dramas, documentaries and shorts that feature such stars as Isabella Rossellini and Patrick Stewart. Thirty films are World, North American and Florida premieres, and highlights include the hilarious opening night documentary When Comedy Went to School, with rare interviews by Jerry Lewis, Mel Brooks, and Jerry Seinfeld; a 30th anniversary tribute to Woody Allen’s classic Broadway Danny Rose; and Bethlehem, Israel’s Academy Award entry, about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Special live musical and dance performances compliment select screenings, along with guest filmmakers, critics and arts editors who lead discussions following the films. Screenings are held throughout Miami-Dade during the Festival’s 10 days.

A Musical Gift –Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Cuban Maestro Ernesto Lecuona 11/23/13

A Musical Gift –Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Cuban Maestro Ernesto Lecuona
Sunday, 11/23/2013 – 11/23/2013 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
BarryLecuonaFlyer2Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center at Barry University Main Campus
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33161
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Barry University Department of Fine Arts and Institute for Hispanic/Latino Theology and Ministry pay tribute to famed Cuban Composer Ernesto Lecuona with performances by Barry’s Brazilian Percussion Ensemble, Repertoire Dance Ensemble, and classical vocalists. The evening will also include a performance of selections from Robert Ray’s Gospel Mass. The concert is directed by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios and features Guest Conductor Maestro Alfredo Munar and surprise guests. Admission is free and open to the public.

Free Shakespeare at Barry University 10/23/13-10/27/13

Free Shakespeare at Barry University Directed By City Theatre Artistic Director John Manzelli And Summer Shorts Director Antonio Amadeo
romeoOctober 23-27, 2013
Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Center for the Performing Arts
11300 NE2nd Ave
Miami Shores, FL
PRICE: Admission is free and open to the public
For information call: 305-899-3420 Or e-mail: finearts@mail.barry.edu

Two of South Florida’s most critically acclaimed professional artists, City Theatre’s John Manzelli & The Naked Stage’s Antonio Amadeo Direct!

October, 23 Wednesday 7pm
October, 24 Thursday 7pm * (Post Show Discussion)
October, 25 Friday 7pm
October, 26 Saturday 7pm
October, 27 Sunday 2pm
A Post Show Discussion on the relevant philosophical and artistic issues surrounding the production will be held immediately following the October 24th performance. The discussion will be lead by Dr. Ruth Tallman- Assistant Professor of Philosophy and John Manzelli- Assistant Professor of Theatre. Reservations and tickets are not required.

The Women’s Fund Presents Screening and Panel Discussion of Playground the Child Sex Trade in America 10/23/13

The Women’s Fund Presents Screening & Panel Discussion of Playground the Child Sex Trade in America
Wednesday, 10/23/2013 – 06:00 pm –
playground-front-postcard-copy1O Cinema Miami Shores
9806 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: $5.00

The Women’s Fund of Miami Dade is proud to present a screening of Playground: the child sex trade in America, a powerful film about the sexual trafficking of underage girls. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring some of Miami-Dade’s leading voices to stop the sexual exploitation of our children in the community.

Moderated by The Miami Herald’s Editorial Page Editor, Miriam Marquez, the panel will include Nancy Ratzan Chair of Awareness Campaign of the State’s Attorney’s Office Human Trafficking Policy Institute, Trudy Novicki with Kristi House, Jane Anderson, Assistant State Attorney, and Tomas Tundidor a Miami Dade Organized Crime Detective. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Bellagio’s Gallery Exotic Art Show 7/27/13

Bellagio’s Gallery Exotic Art Show
Saturday, 07/27/2013 – 07/28/2013 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Coral Mansion
912 NE 81 St. ,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: $8.00

Bellagio’s Gallery Exotic Art Show
July 27th – 28th, 2013: 3:00PM to 9:00PM

Coral Mansion
912 NE 81 St.
Miami, FL 33138

Admission: $8
Artist Registration: $35
Business Sponsorship: $300

On July 27th, and 28th, the Coral Mansion will launch the official launch party for Bellagio’s Gallery Exotic Art Show. It is the premier event for artists to showcase their work in a 1920’s style Italian Mansion. This month, Bellagio’s Gallery program will include music, and feature local creative artwork of over 30 artists of mediums from contemporary to modern. The art will be installed contextually through the 20,000 square feet of the Coral Mansion. Additional involvement from venders, surrounding businesses and community organizations are welcome. Estimated attendance throughout the day is 300+. All ages are welcome. All art work will be on sale at Bellagio’s Gallery Exotic Art Show.

The Coral Mansion was built in 1926 by the Italian Government as an embassy and as a residence for the Italian Ambassador. The Coral Mansion is over 20,000 square feet located behind a privacy wall. It was built with coral stones and is a historical property.

The Exotic Art Show that will take place at the Coral Mansion and will give local artisans a chance to share their creative wares within their own community. From food to handmade crafts and artwork, there is certainly something for everyone to enjoy.

Sponsors will receive an opportunity to display their Products or Services at Bellagio’s Gallery.

Sponsorship must be reserved in advance.
To become a Sponsor at The Bellagio’s Gallery call:(305) 896-8746

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Cigars and Rum at Precision Barberclub 5/8/13

barber“Cigars and Rum” at Precision Barberclub
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30pm until 8:30pm
Precision Barberclub
9703 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL

RSVP: info@Spinhouse-PR.com

Join us for an evening for Cigars, Rum and Networking in Miami Shores!

We’ll have special media guests, Jason Martinez and Sebastian Rusk in the house!

Pie Solo – One-Man Show at Miami Theater Center 3/22/13

Pie Solo – One-Man Show at Miami Theater Center
Sunday, 03/22/2013, 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
63918_10151331664581440_220912487_nSandBox at Miami Theater Center
9816 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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MIAMI SHORES, February 18, 2013 — Miami Theater Center is delighted to announce the upcoming performances of Miami native Pioneer Winter’s world-premiere reinterpretation of the “one-man show,” Pie Solo. Performances, which are part of Miami Theater Center’s SandBox Series, take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, March 15 through March 30 at MTC’s SandBox space, located at 9816 NE 2nd Avenue. Tickets are $20 and group rates are available. To purchase, call 305-751-9550 or visit www.mtcmiami.org.

Pioneer Winter calls his multimedia work Pie Solo a “quarter-life” interpretation of the classic one-man show, to which he added an updated, personal touch to engage a contemporary mature audience. “While in traditional one-man shows, the performer regales the audience with humorous anecdotes, snappy dance routines, and music, my take is slightly darker and sexual, although there are funny moments,” said Winter. “In Pie Solo, I combine anecdotes, tap and contemporary dance, and music to illustrate the story of a young performer who straddles the line between exhaustion and exhilaration.”

The work stretches definitions and perceptions, reexamining faith in religion and culture from the vantage points of sexuality, age and queerness. It draws the audience into an intimate and interactive dialogue blending humor, isolation and anecdote. A fantasy-like film sequence anchors the work, allowing Winter to explore the interplay of reality and fantasy through simultaneous projected media and live performance. “The way I use projections in the work allows me to play with the sense of reality and fantasy, that idea of multiplicity,” said Winter. Other elements of the performance include tap dancing and stripping. The performance contains adult language and nudity.

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Pie Solo runs March 15, 2013 through March 30, 2013 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm. All performances are at Miami Theater Center’s SandBox, located at 9816 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33138. Tickets are $20 and group rates are available. Call 305-751-9550 or visit www.mtcmiami.org to purchase tickets. Please be advised: this performance contains nudity and adult language.

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About Miami Theater Center

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Stephanie Ansin, Miami Theater Center (MTC) produces classical and contemporary works that entertain and educate audiences and artists of all ages and abilities. MTC programs include MTCperformance, innovative theater, dance, and music; MTCplayground, which offers camps and workshops for children at our venue and beyond; MTCtraining, learning opportunities for performers, theater technicians, arts administrators, and members of the public who want to explore and develop their creativity through movement, theater, improvisation, and more; and MTCfilm, independent, foreign, family, and art films presented in partnership with O Cinema. For more information, call 305-751-9550 or visit mtcmiami.org.

The SandBox Series, a program of MTCperformance, nurtures innovative contemporary artists by extending to them MTC’s commitment to quality, rigor, and high production values. MTC provides SandBox Series artists with a stipend, the opportunity to rehearse and present their work – an investment equivalent to 100 hours – in MTC’s SandBox, a 70-person black box performance space. In-depth individual professional support is also provided.
Pioneer Winter, a Miami native, is a conceptual choreographer and filmmaker. As a young queer artist, he uses social and cultural narratives – his Miami-made underpinnings – to anchor his work. As an artist and person, he is strongly influenced and uniquely shaped by his growing up in Miami. An alumnus of Florida International University Honors College, he holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Dance studies include Edwin and Gaile Holland, Miami City Ballet, Michael Langlois, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA). He has created work for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland, TEDxMIA at New World Symphony, Miami-Dade College, Museum of Contemporary Art Plaza, Little Haiti Cultural Center, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami Art Museum, Miami Beach Convention Center, San Francisco Transgender Film Festival, WPBT2’s Art Loft, Knight Arts Random Acts of Culture, Bass Museum of Art, Art Wynwood, Deering Estate at Cutler, American College Dance Festival, Art Live Fair, O Cinema, Florida Dance Festival, and Film Gate, among others. Winter has worked with Jubilee Dance Theatre, Dance Now! Miami, Next Step Dance, Brazz Dance Theater, Ballet Etoile, Aire Dance Company, and has performed on tour in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain, and Mexico City, Mexico. Winter is the only choreographer to be accepted into the Cannonball Miami/LegalArt 2012-2013 residency program for Miami-based artists, and he recently completed a residency with Miami Dade College – Kendall. Currently, Winter also directs Project LEAP, a free six-month dance and creative communication program for teens that focuses on teaching how to use the arts for activism and social change.

Love Yourself First Valentines Cooking and Cocktail Class 2/14/13

Love Yourself First Valentines Cooking & Cocktail Class
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
DSC_0466-Version-2The Village Stand
216 NE 98th St.,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Second Annual “Love Yourself First” Cooking & Cocktail Class

Nifty Gourmet Shop THE VILLAGE STAND pairs up with Sassy LA DIVA CUCINA for a Divine Evening of Self Gratification (we might even make some food)

LOVE YOURSELF FIRST is an interactive cooking and cocktail class open to singles and couples and will be a night of sensual and succulent seafood and sparkling (wine of course!) We’ll prepare and eat three appetizers and cocktails to make sure every attendee is completely satisfied.  The night will end with decadent truffles from award winning Sucre Chocolates.

Some of the tantalizing tastes on the table:

-Oysters a La Carl: Freshly shucked oysters with a creamy custard, garlic, prosciutto and other toppings grilled to a bubbly bite!
-Champagne mojitos
-Seared diver scallops topped with a rich, macadamia lemon pesto and nestled on a bed of tomato garlic coulis
-Pomegranate mint martini
-Prosciutto wrapped prawns sauteed with a sambuca orange rosemary sauce, divinely decadent
and more…..

Valentine’s Day Cooking Class With A Celebrity Chef! 2/14/13

Valentine’s Day Cooking Class With A Celebrity Chef!
Thursday, 02/14/2013, 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
SCALLOPSThe Village Stand
216 NE 98 Street,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Valentine’s Day Cooking Class With Local Celebrity Chef Laura LaFata!

We are so happy to have Laura LaFata, La Diva Cucina come and teach an incredible class this Valentines Day! Plenty of drinks and tantalizing seafood! It’s open to couples and singles to come and learn some techniques that will make your life easier in the kitchen with a menu that will satisfy your senses. You will enjoy this interactive cooking class, we are pulling out all the stops! Check out our menu below:

-Mediterranean bean dip with rosemary and lemon with heart shaped crostini
-Oysters a La Carl: Freshly shucked oysters with a creamy custard, garlic, prosciutto and other toppings grilled to a bubbly bite!
-Champagne mojitos
-Seared diver scallops topped with a rich, macadamia lemon pesto and nestled on a bed of tomato garlic coulis
-Pomegranate mint martini
-Prosciutto wrapped prawns sauteed with a sambuca orange rosemary sauce, divinely decadent
-Artisinal chocolates

While a few things may change, portion sizes will always be generous. BOOK TODAY!

WHEN: Thursday, February 14th 2013
WHERE: The Village Stand 216 NE 98th Street, Miami Shores FL 33138
RESERVE 305-297-8121
TIME: 7:30 PM

MTC The Sandbox Series: Imaginarium 12/6/12-12/22/12

MTC The Sandbox Series: Imaginarium
IMAGINARIUM_Life_004Thursday Dec. 6, 2012, Fridays and Saturdays from Dec. 7, 2012 through Dec. 22, 2012. 8 P.M.
Miami Theater Center
9806 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL, 33166

In addition to the major works on our Main Stage, MTCperformance features a series of contemporary new works in our 50-seat black box space, "The Sandbox."

The 2012-2013 Season starts with Imaginarium by Alexey Taran and Carla Forte – BISTOURY Physical Theater.

Imaginarium is a dance-theater piece narrating the story of Ruben, a visual artist who has decided to abandon his tormented life by takin refuge within his own imagination. Ruben creates a world for himself that is parallel to reality, removed from all material and emotional attachments.

Amahl and the Night Visitors Christmas 12/22/12

Amahl and the Night Visitors
Sunday, 12/22/2012, 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Amahl-webcropMiami Shores Presbyterian Church
602 NE 96 Street,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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Orchestra Miami presents the timeless holiday classic “Amahl and the Night Visitors”

Orchestra Miami invites you to get into the holiday spirit, as we present three performances of the timeless holiday classic Amahl and the Night Visitors (Amahl y los reyes magos) by Gian Carlo Menotti. This beautiful opera combines gorgeous vocal lines and lush symphonic accompaniment with a simple, touching story which reminds us about the true meaning of Christmas. The story focuses on a young crippled boy, Amahl, and his mother, who welcome some very unexpected visitors into their home- the Three Kings- who are on their way to bring gifts to the Child. Perfect for the whole family, the performance lasts approximately one hour.

The production stars 13 year old Alexander Segarra as Amahl, Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste and Marinel Cruz as the Mother, Justin John Moniz, Kunya Rowley and Miguel Llerena as Kaspar, Graham Fandrei and Nelson Martinez as Melchior, Kevin Short and Gibson Dorcé as Balthazar and Ardean Landhuis as the Page. The performances will be on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, located at 609 NE 96 Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138, conducted by Orchestra Miami’s Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, directed by Michael Yawney, choreographed by Octavio Campos and costume design by Angela Esposito.

Tickets for the Dec. 22nd performance are priced from $20-$30, with half-priced tickets available for children under the age of 18, available through Brown Paper Tickets or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

Performances are made possible by a grant from the City of Coral Gables and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. For more information and about these performances and about Orchestra Miami, please call (305) 274-2103 or visit www.orchestramiami.org.

Free Thanksgiving-themed Concerts for Kids 11/16/12

Free Thanksgiving-themed Concerts for Kids
Friday, 11/16/2012, 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
turkey-web1Miami Shores Presbyterian Church
602 NE 96 Street,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Webpage Link

Orchestra Miami is pleased to continue its series of Free Family Concerts designed to introduce young children to classical music. Tough Turkey in the Big City: A Thanksgiving Odyssey, by Bruce Adolphe and Louise Gikow, will be a treat for the whole family! Perfect for the attention spans of our young audience, this fun and engaging program will last approximately 45 minutes.

What happens when a turkey from the sticks meets a Park Avenue pigeon? With the feel of an old-time radio story, Tough Turkey in the Big City follows the comic blunders of Tom Turkey, who leaves the farm to try his luck in the big city. The story, related to the audience by a narrator, illustrates a close call with a menacing chef, a tussle at the “Turkey Club”, a brief romance with a pigeon, and a happy mix up at the Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s a big-hearted story of a plucky bird on an unexpected journey. Tom is portrayed by the bass trombone and his barnyard friends by the violin and clarinet. The music of the farm is a swinging barnyard counterpoint, while the music of the city recalls the smoky jazz of film noire. There’s also some fun march music at the parade, and hot Latin rhythms at the Turkey Club.

• Friday, November 16- 7:00 PM at the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, 602 NE 96 Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138
• Saturday, November 17- 1:30 PM at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 Street, Miami, FL 33056

Performances are sponsored in part by the Miami-Dade Public Library System. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, children are asked to bring canned goods, to be donated to local food banks.

Celebrating its Sixth Anniversary, Orchestra Miami’s mission is to bring world-class quality symphonic music to all South Floridians. For more information, please go to our website at www.OrchestraMiami.org or call (305) 274-2103.

Dorsch Gallery Presents One Night Only Pop-Up Exhibition In Miami Theater Center Rehearsal Studio 10/13/12

Dorsch Gallery Presents A One Night Only Pop-Up Exhibition
blastOctober 13, 2012 , 4-8pm
Miami Theater Center’s Rehearsal Studio
9816 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL, 33138 (adjacent to the Theater)

The pop-up exhibition will feature small works on paper, paintings, photographs, and digital prints by Dorsch Gallery artists:

Rene Barge
Jenny Brillhart
Amanda Burnham
Felecia Chizuko Carlisle
Elisabeth Condon
Brandon Opalka
John Sanchez
Robert Thiele
Mette Tommerup
Kyle Trowbridge

Home Sweet Funeral Home 9/5-23/12

Home Sweet Funeral Home
September 6th – 23rd, 2012, Thursday, Friday and Saturday @ 8 pm, and Sunday @ 2 pm
Pelican Theatre at Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL
www.thealliancetheatrelab.com

Ticket Prices:
General Admission – $25.00
Senior Admission – $15.00
Student Admission – $10.00

A Preview Performance will be on Wednesday, September 5th, @ 8pm.
General Admission for this show Only is $10.00, and Student Admission is $5.00.

The Alliance Theatre Lab is proud to be presenting Home Sweet Funeral Home, a collection of original ten-minute plays, pulling from over a dozen South Florida talents. Playwrights are Andie Arthur, Mark Della Ventura, Christopher Demos-Brown, Tony Finstrom, Alexandria Iona, Marjorie O’Neill-Butler, Mariah Reed and David Michael Sirois.

“The inspiration for this project came from A. R. Gurney’s ‘The Dining Room’ mixed with a little 48-Hour Film Festival. Eight ten-minute plays all sharing the same set, which is a funeral home. On top of that, each playwright was given a line of dialogue and prop, both of which must be incorporated into the play,” says Della Ventura.

Directed by Mark Della Ventura and David Michael Sirois; starring Anne Chamberlain, Mark Della Ventura, Rayner Garranchan, Alexandria Iona, David Sirois, Natasha Waisfeld, Breeza Zeller; and Barry University students, Jovon Jacobs and Stephanie Meskauskas.

True West at The SandBox 6/16/12

True West
6/16/12, 7:30 PM
The SandBox
9816 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33138
www.theplaygroundtheatre.com/truewest-2

Deco Drive’s Louis Aguirre and SocialMiami’s Aaron Glickman will star in a benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s True West, directed by Stephanie Ansin. Presented by Miami Theater Center, formerly known as The PlayGround Theatre, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a tale of two estranged brothers who reconnect after five years. Aguirre and Glickman will perform key roles, Austin and Lee respectively. The production will also feature Howard Elfman in the role of film producer Saul Kimmer and Linda Bernhard as the brothers’ mother. True West examines the relationship between the estranged brothers, Hollywood screenwriter Austin and drifter and thief Lee, who unexpectedly reconnect in their mother’s home while she is away on vacation. It results in a battle of morals and wit, fueled by sibling rivalry. Tickets are $50 and benefit Miami Theater Center, the new home of The PlayGround Theatre. Reservations are suggested as seating is limited.

Reservations:
305-751-9550 x234

Rotary Club of Miami Shores Fly Old Glory Custom-Made American Flag Fundraiser 3/22/12

Rotary Club of Miami Shores Announces its Fly Old Glory Custom-Made American Flag Fundraiser
03/22/2012, 9 am
The Rotary Club of Miami Shores
9165 Park Drive
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
www.miamishoresrotary.org

The Rotary Club of Miami Shores announces its “Fly Old Glory” patriotic campaign of custom-made American flags for Miami Shores residences. The Rotary Club of Miami Shores will place American flags in the front yards of homes in the Miami Shores area during four federal holidays: Memorial Day (May 28, 2012), Independence Day (July 4, 2012), Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11, 2012) and President’s Day (Feb. 18, 2013) for a donation of $50. All proceeds of this fundraising campaign will return to the community to fund local service projects undertaken or supported by the Rotary Club of Miami Shores.

“Show your patriotic support to our nation and we will place a custom made flag on your front lawn for four great American holidays,” said W. “AL” Davis, President of the Miami Shores Rotary Club. “Based on the success of this philanthropic campaign the Miami Shores Rotary Club might extend this to other Miami-Dade County areas.”

Contributions are tax deductible for Miami Shores and Biscayne Park residents. To subscribe or learn more about the Rotary Club of Miami Shores visit miamishoresrotary.org or call 954-328-6740.

Antonio Ugarte Organic Waters at Miami Shores Library 1/13/12

Antonio Ugarte Organic Waters @ Miami Shores Library
January 13, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Brockway Memorial Library Gallery
10021 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33138-2303
305 758 8107

Miami Shores Library cordially invites you to the Opening Reception of Antonio Ugarte. Organic Waters

Antonio Ugarte. Organic Waters
January 13 – March 18
Organic Waters, a new exhibit of oil paintings by established Venezuelan born – American artist, Antonio Ugarte , explores the metaphoric significance and aesthetic depths of water, life’s essential liquid. Whether contained in pools, flowing free, unleashed in waterfalls and waves, or “dancing” in fountains, Ugarte’s artistic eye captures the paradox of water as both familiar and mysterious; ordinary yet illusionary. Ugarte paints water and flowers as a reflection of the spirit, a form of meditation. He sees water as “a primordial element” in life and the physical environment; a source of both energy and serenity. He uses water as a resource to explore the “aesthetic treatment on the surface of the canvas” and, at the same time, the “connotations mysteriously left behind the surface to be discovered by the observer.”

Flowers bring to the forefront of our minds to remain humble in our endeavors and to always hold the belief that beauty is only skin deep and that it is what is inside that truly matters. Water’s shape and color are critical elements in Ugarte’s work. According to the artist, “water is always working to become round”, symbolic of the “whole of the universe” and the life-force of the Chi. Ugarte lives and works in his studio in Coral Gables. Ugarte’s work hangs in the Museum of Contemporary Art in his native Valencia and in the museum of the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. among others.

If you need more information about his work please call 305 323 7155 or visit his web site: www.antoniougarte.com.

Image: Antonio Ugarte, Sprinkle in Paris, 1995 – 2011, O/C, 32 x 25 in.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 2/1/12 – 3/11/12

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Feb. 1 – March 11, 2012, Saturday, 7:00pm; Sunday, 2:00pm
The PlayGround Theatre
9806 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33138
theplaygroundtheatre.com

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Saturday, Feb 4 7:00p
at Playground Theatre, Miami Shores, FL
Price: $20.00
Phone: (305) 751-9550
Age Suitability: All Ages

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll
February 1 – March 11, 2012

In this adaptation, directed by Stephanie Ansin and designed by Fernando Calzadilla, time, space and cultures collide as Alice tackles the challenges of her ever-changing dream world, with video projections enhancing every step of the way. Contemporary costumes, sounds, and objects infuse this classic tale with modern metropolitan Miami life.

Recommended for the whole family.

Crossing Thresholds Creating Original Work Led by Teo Castellanos 12/4-6/11

Crossing Thresholds: Creating Original Work. Led by Teo Castellanos
December 4, 5 & 6, 6:00 pm
The PlayGround Theatre
9806 NE 2nd Ave
Miami Shores, FL 33138
www.theplaygroundtheatre.com

This three-day workshop led by acclaimed actor/writer/director Teo Castellanos offers participants an opportunity to develop original material material or works-in-progress through movement. Work with universal rhythms, imagination, atmosphere and archetypes will spark creativity and shape to developmental process.
Participants will work barefoot or with dance shoes and will need to wear movement clothes.
Teo Castellanos is the artistic director of Teo Castellanos D-Projects , a dance/theater company influenced by ritual and hip-hop.

Cost $65 per person
Ages 16 and up

The Red Thread 11/9/11 – 12/18/11

The Red Thread
November 9, 2011 – December 18, 2011, 10:00 am, 8:00 pm, 2:00 pm
The PlayGround Theatre
9806 NE 2nd Ave
Miami Shores, FL
33138
www.theplaygroundtheatre.com

Ancient Chinese folktales inspired this mystical adventure. Witness a young woman’s heroic efforts to rescue her father’s surprisingly miraculous masterpiece. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Holistic Business Networking Event 9/26/11

Holistic Business Networking Event
9/26/11, 6:30-8:30pm
Sage Lifestyles in Miami Shores
211 NE 98th Street
Miami Shores, Florida
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Are you a alternative health practitioner? Bring your business cards and event flyers! And join us for our holistic business networking event.

Ivonne Ledesma, yoga teacher and owner of Sage Lifestyles, will begin the evening with a free healing Chakra Yoga class, beginning at 6:30pm.

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, though donation heart offerings will be accepted. Come for the whole evening or only part!

Questions: info@healingreferralnetwork.com, 305-496-9071

Sage Lifestyles Grand Opening 4/8/11

Sage Lifestyles, a new boutique, will host its grand opening party
Friday, April 8, 7 to 10 p.m.
211 NE 98 St.,
Miami Shores.

The bash will feature artwork by Drago Milic and angel readings by Cory Silvestri .
Guests will enjoy complimentary cocktails by SX Liquors, bites by Ocean Prime and live music by Miami’s DJ Induce.

Safe Lifestyles will donate 10 percent of the party’s proceeds to Hurricane Pets Rescue.
Sage Lifestyles is your one-stop shop for holistic and spiritual wellness.

The boutique is the creation of yoga instructor, certified angel therapy and Reiki practitioner Ivonne Ledesma, who wanted to offer consumers products that incorporate a connection with nature, spirituality, wellness and creativity. A majority of the inventory comes from local designers and artists including prints by Valentina Ramos, artwork by Drago Milic, BodyUP yoga clothing, Cedar Cove soaps and Soy Candela candles. There are also gifts and accessories by Natural Life and Curly Girl Design. Donation-based angel readings are done on premises by Ledesma, who received her certification from Doreen Virtue.

Sage not only carries crystals and incense, but spiritual-themed fairy and angel cards. A trendy and chic space, gift-givers will love the humorous themed books, air plants, and inspired home accessories.

About DJ Induce
Just as the things we want the most are the hardest to attain, DJ Induce, while gaining an increasing amount of exposure over the last few years, has been and will remain a rarity in his field – one which, at least in Miami, he could have arguably created. Yet, he is far from unknown. Reared on early to mid-ninety’s Hip Hop, Induce would study and recreate the clean, simple, yet classic scratches first created by the masters in order to create the unique style of DJing he calls his own.

Gliding through the genres without feeling out of place, Induce has become the go-to DJ in Miami for those seeking that next sound. Whether he is needed to create an atmosphere for The Miami Art Museum’s open house, poolside at the world-renowned Fontainebleau Hotel, making indie hipsters pump their fists until 5am at Miami’s 9 year indie staple, Poplife, or keeping the sweat drenched grown folks feeling sexy with his classic disco sets, it is no wonder why he was voted by the Miami New Times as best club DJ of 2008.

Induce also continually releases DJ mixes; many available for download on the Hometeam Podcast in the iTunes store, including an exquisite mix recorded live at LA’s legendary Do-Over party. Under the name, Midnight Moroders, he has also teamed with fellow Miami DJ’s, including Danny Daze (of DiscoTech) to produce a masterful mix of Italo-Disco, ranging from the rare to the classic Italo favorites.

World Premiere weekend at The PlayGround Theatre 4/16-17/11

The PlayGround Theatre Celebrates Newest Original Production, The Red Thread with World Premiere Weekend
Saturday, April 16th at 7 pm
Sunday, April 17th from 12 pm to 6 pm
The PlayGround Theatre
9806 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33138

The PlayGround Theatre celebrates its newest world premiere original production, The Red Thread, with a full weekend of events, starting with the grand opening performance on Saturday, April 16th at 7 pm. Inspired by ancient Chinese folktales, The Red Thread tells the story of a young woman’s heroic efforts to rescue her father’s surprisingly miraculous masterpiece. Funded in part by a $100,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, The Red Thread is an original work written by Artistic Director Stephanie Ansin and Artist-in-Residence Fernando Calzadilla.

New to The PlayGround Theatre’s ensemble cast are New York actors Christian T. Chan, Christina Jun, and Kate Shine. They join accomplished local actors Melissa Almaguer, Troy Davidson, Stephen Elliot Kaiser, Marjorie O’Neill-Butler, and Jesús Quintero for The Red Thread.
On Sunday, April 17th from 12 pm to 6 pm, everyone is invited to join The PlayGround Theatre’s celebration of this newest production by attending Chinatown Miami in Miami Shores.

Chinatown Miami is a Chinese street festival that will fill Miami Shores with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the diverse cultures of China. Six blocks of downtown Miami Shores, NE 2nd Avenue from 94th to 100th streets, will be closed off for Chinatown Miami. The Chinese street festival is free and open to the public, and includes a green market, food, arts and crafts vendors, musicians, and shows for children that include magicians and dragons. The 2pm performance of The Red Thread will be followed by a traditional Chinese dragon parade featuring actors from the production, in addition to a post-performance VIP Chinese dining experience next to the theatre (tickets will be required).

The Red Thread runs April 13th through May 27th and is recommended for ages 8+. For the first time at The PlayGround Theatre, Saturday performances will be at 8pm; Sunday performances are at 2pm, weekday performances at 10am. Tickets are $20; group rates are available. For a full schedule, information on The PlayGround Theatre or to purchase tickets, call 305-751-9550 or visit www.theplaygroundtheatre.com. Click here to see American Theatre magazine’s March (2011) cover story on Stephanie Ansin and The PlayGround Theatre.

Founded in 2004, the not-for-profit company has produced ten plays that delight, provoke, and inspire audiences of all ages and abilities. Productions reflect the international flavor of the South Florida community and expose audiences to a wide range of international literature, art, and culture. Since its inception, The PlayGround Theatre has hosted over 100,000 children at its productions.

The Ring Cycle Multimedia Lecture 3/27/11

The Ring Cycle Multimedia Lecture
Mar. 27 – 11am – 3pm
Miami Shores Country Club
1000 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami Shores, FL 33138

A must for opera aficionados, The Guild of Florida Grand Opera presents part II of a Sunday brunch multimedia presentation on Wagner’s Ring Cycle, a series comprised of four epic operas based on Norse sagas and myth. Part II focuses on the last two works in the cycle, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung. The presentation is delivered by Phyllis Mossberg, who’s late husband concepted the lecture, and Justin Moss, Director of Communications for Florida Grand Opera. Tickets are $65 for Guild members and $75 for non-members, including the cost of brunch.

Screenwriting 101: The Basics Saturdays, March 26-April 9

Screenwriting 101: The Basics
Want to learn the art and craft of screenplay writing or improve on your knowledge? This class is for you!

Date: Saturdays, March 26-April 9. In-between class assignments and feedback.
Time: 11 am -2:45 pm
Fees: $325.00 plus $25.00 materials fee
Location: Miami Shores
CLASS LIMIT: 6 writers – 2 SLOTS LEFT

To Register: 310-712-1293 or info@MiamiFilmWorkshops.com
Website: www.MiamiFilmWorkshops.com

“I had attended many screenwriting workshops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and even London so when a workshop was finally offered in my home town of Miami I thought ‘I can’t take another class! What could I get out of it that I haven’t gotten from all the rest?’ I was wrong. Harriette Yahr’s expertise and great skill as a teacher presented crucial material the other courses somehow overlooked and the intimate size of this class allows for one on one guidance on writing assignments.” Lissette Decos

“Harriette is a fount of knowledge about the film industry. She connects well with the students and maintains a relationship afterwards. Great classes!” Bill Butland

The Love Of Three Oranges at The Playground Theatre 1/12-2/6/11

Count Carlo Gozzi’s Italian Comedy The Love Of Three Oranges
January 12 – February 6, 2011
The Playground Theatre
9806 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL
www.theplaygroundtheatre.com

Count Carlo Gozzi’s beloved comedy for children, The Love of Three Oranges returns to the stage to delight audiences of all ages, January 12 – February 6, 2011 at The PlayGround Theatre, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue in Miami Shores. Artistic Director Stephanie Ansin will again direct her adaptation of The Love of Three Oranges, continuing The PlayGround Theatre’s mission to bring the magic and joy of live theater to children of all ages.

The PlayGround Theatre has created a family-friendly adaptation of The Love of Three Oranges, the 18th century Italian comedy that inspired Prokofiev’s opera.

Prince Tartaglia has been sick for ten years. He has tried every treatment imaginable, but nothing makes him feel better. Finally, a pair of strange doctors reveals a possible cure: laughter. The king hires a famous comedian to perform at the palace, but as soon as the prince laughs, an evil witch curses him, making him wander the world feverishly searching for three mysterious oranges. A good wizard helps Tartaglia overcome several obstacles on his way to finding the oranges, and the prince returns home with much more than fruit.

The Love of Three Oranges begins at The PlayGround Theatre, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue in Miami Shores on Wednesday, January 12th at 10am. Weekday performances (Tuesday-Friday) are usually at 10am, with weekend performances at 2pm. There will be a special evening performance on Saturday, January 29th at 7pm. Please see our website, www.theplaygroundtheatre.com for full show listings. Dates and times are subject to change.

*Theatre Inclusion Program (TIP) Performances, scheduled for January 20th and 30th, bring the magic of live theatre to children and adults with disabilities. During these public performances, sign-interpretation, open-captioning, and audio descriptions are provided. The PlayGround Theatre is wheelchair accessible.

Tickets are $20 each, $10 each for groups of 20 or more. Discounted tickets are available for schools and community groups. Family packs (three tickets) are available for $45.

Tickets available at The PlayGround Theatre website, www.theplaygroundtheatre.com; Ticketmaster; by phone 305-751-9550 or fax 305-751-9556.

The PlayGround Theatre is proud to create high-quality, innovative, theatre for South Florida’s children and their families. Founded in 2004, the company has produced nine plays that delight, provoke, and inspire audiences of all ages and abilities. Its shows reflect the international flavor of the community and expose audiences to the literature, art, and culture of England, Italy, China, and beyond. The Theatre Inclusion Program ensures that performances are accessible to all children and adults, and workshops, classes, and camps provide a variety of theatre education opportunities in parks, schools, and hospitals as well as at its own venue. The PlayGround Theatre invites you to experience the magic of live theatre.