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Southland Mall Presents the “Festive Fridays” Cultural Event Series 9/5/14

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Southland Mall Presents the “Festive Fridays” Cultural Event Series
Friday, 09/05/2014 – 09/26/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Bellydancers-at-SouthlandSouthland Mall
20505 S Dixie Hwy,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Southland Mall welcomes the month of September with a celebration of Hispanic Heritage and an appreciation for cultural experiences. Every Friday evening, shoppers will have the opportunity to enjoy entertainment-based activities and special performances alongside their family and friends. The “Festive Friday” stage is located inside the mall’s Center Court and each event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Below is a list of events for the month:

• September 5th – Join the talented dancers from Huney Shine Dance Studio as they present a special performance of their newest jazz and hip hop routines.
• September 12th – Mariachi Voces de America will serenade shoppers with a live 50 minute performance of traditional Mexican music. There will be trumpets, guitars and live singing! Guests will be able to request their favorite songs throughout the evening.
• September 19th – South Florida realist artist and founder of MiamiArtBlog.com, Cecilia Paz, will host an exclusive “Still Life” Sketching Workshop where guests will learn how to use charcoal to sketch their own portraits. Cecilia’s mother, Ana Paz, Founder of Ana Paz Cakes, will be providing samples of her famous cakes to participants. To RSVP for the workshop, please email cecipace@gmail.com.
• September 26th – Performers from Hipnotic Dance Studio host a fun evening featuring a variety of dance forms including belly dancing, salsa dancing and hip hop. Shayna Lee, International Belly Dancer and CEO of Hipnotic Dance Studio, will grace the stage and show the audience how to shake their hips like a pro!

“Festive Fridays” are free events that are open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info@thinkpeacock.com.

Celebrate Kids Week at Southland Mall 7/21/14 – 7/26/14

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Celebrate Kids Week at Southland Mall
Monday, 07/21/2014 – 07/26/2014 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
KIDS-WEEKSouthland Mall
20505 SOUTH DIXIE HWY,
MIAMI, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Southland Mall’s annual kids’ convention runs from July 21st through July 26th!

Join us this summer for a fun week of FREE entertainment, educational fun, and interactive games for the entire family!

Featuring activities from the Miami Children’s Museum, Zoo Miami, Miami Heat, Superstar Productions, Buffalo Wild Wings and more!

For more information, visit www.mysouthlandmall.com
or call 305-232-6200.

Science of Ecology with Steve Trash 7/19/14

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Science of Ecology with Steve Trash
Sunday, 07/19/2014 – 11:00 am –
SteveTrash_180X180South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 All Tickets

This eco-empowering show with green entertainer Steve Trash, will have your children on the edge of their seats! Since 1984, Steve Trash has entertained over 20 million kids with live ecological illusions, magic tricks, and family-friendly fun. “Science of Ecology Show starring Steve Trash was eco-educational AND entertaining! Look forward to having Steve back again.” Rob Mondora – Artistic Director at Largo Cultural CenterAnd here is what kids have to say about Steve Trash: “He was so cool!” “We loved his tricks!

Get Pampered! Nurse Appreciation Week at All Uniform Wear 5/6/14 – 5/12/14

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Get Pampered! Nurse Appreciation Week at All Uniform Wear
Tuesday, 05/06/2014 – 05/12/2014 10:00 am – 07:00 pm
revision-2All Uniform Wear
Cutler Bay – Southland Mall,
20505 S. Dixie Hwy #855, Florida Cutler Bay
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

PR CONTACT:
Ana Rivera
786.281.3259

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ALL UNIFORM WEAR CELEBRATES NURSE APPRECIATION WEEK

Shop, Unwind, and Get Pampered

WHO/WHAT: All Uniform Wear is celebrating Nurse Appreciation week by pampering those that give so much to their community by offering mini manicures, hair styling, and massages in their stores.

All Uniform Wear stores are the ultimate destination for all uniforms including medical, corporate, industrial, hospitality, public safety, and school uniforms.

WHEN: May 6th – 12th, 2014

Monday, May 5th: PEMBROKE PINES / East, Pines Blvd
Tuesday, May 6th: KENDALL / Sunset Drive
Wednesday, May 7th: PEMBROKE PINES / West, Sheridan St.
Thursday, May 8th: MIAMI / Calle Ocho
Friday, May 9th: LITTLE HAVANA / SW 27th Ave
Saturday, May 10th: CUTLER BAY / Southland Mall

WHERE: Retail Locations in Miami, Pembroke Pines, Kendall,
Little Havana, Cutler Bay

QUESTIONS: Toll-Free 844-255-8643

About All Uniform Wear:
Established for 30 years; All Uniform Wear takes pride in its years of service and commitment to the uniform and custom embroidery industry. Initially servicing the Southeast Region of the United States, All Uniform Wear has expanded its distribution network to include the entire United States and Caribbean. The key to their success has been an unrelenting commitment to partnering with only the best manufacturers, producing the best quality embroidery in-house and delivering the most efficient and professional service. They own and operate their own 30,000 sq.ft. distribution center, 2,000 sq.ft digitizing studio, 10,000 sq.ft. embroidery factory and 22 retail locations which represent over 50,000 sq.ft of retail space combined. Their vast infrastructure and purchasing power allows them to price their embroidered products at the most competitive levels without sacrificing quality and service. Another key to their success has been their ability to offer a wide variety of uniform lines to a wide variety of customers. Whether they are servicing their national accounts or our mechanic down the block – SERVICE AND SELECTION is always key.

Website: www.alluniformwear.com // Facebook: facebook.com/alluniform.wear //
Twitter: twitter.com/alluniformwear
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Southland Mall Presents “The Festive Fridays Event Series” 5/2/14

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Southland Mall Presents “The Festive Fridays Event Series”
Friday, 05/02/2014 – 05/30/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Hipnotic-Dance-Studio-DancersSouthland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Southland Mall curated an exciting line up of performers and culturally inspired events this month as part of their “Festive Fridays” event series. Every Friday evening, shoppers have the opportunity to enjoy entertainment-based activities alongside their family and friends. The “Festive Friday” stage is located inside the mall’s Center Court and each event begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m.

Below is a list of events for the month of May:

• May 2nd – Students from The Genesis Ju-Jitsu Center will demonstrate classical forms of Ju-Jitsu as well as several self-defense routines throughout the evening.
• May 9th – Raquel Torrent presents her highly popular “Art & Juice” workshop. The Center Court will be transformed into an art studio where children will be able to paint their own original art piece with the guidance of Torrent’s instructions.
• May 16th & May 23rd – Join the Montessori School as they present seven student rock bands ranging from K to 6th grade. Bands like “The Cats,” “Diamond Blue,” “The Avengers” and “Paulina & The Rockers” will be sure to make you want to groove!
• May 30th – Performers from Hipnotic Dance Studio host an evening full of belly dancing, salsa dancing and hip hop.

“Festive Fridays” are free events that are open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info@thinkpeacock.com.

Gallery Night 3/28/14, 4/4/14

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Gallery Night
Friday, 03/28/2014 – 12/26/2014 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
17Gallery & Studio
18710 SW 107 Avenue, #17,
Miami, Florida 33157
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Every Friday night, Gallery Night is an opportunity to view all of 17 Gallery’s original artwork by local artists in an atmosphere with live music hosted by DJ BrassKing. Add to your collection by experiencing the art in a unique way including listening station featuring a rare vinyl collection that will intrigue collectors of all ages and walks of life. Experience the vibe at 17.

Jesse Cook: The Blue Guitar Tour 4/4/14

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Jesse Cook: The Blue Guitar Tour
Friday, 04/04/2014 – 08:00 pm –
Jesse-Cook_image4bSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $25-$100

Widely considered one of the most influential figures in “new flamenco,” Jesse Cook’s passionate style is heavily influenced by Gypsy music and has been featured on episodes of Sex in The City, The Chris Isaac Show, The Tonight Show.

The Year of Chivalry and Knights – Florida Renaissance Festival’s Annual Triumph in Miami 3/29/14 – 4/13/14

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The Year of Chivalry and Knights – Florida Renaissance Festival’s Annual Triumph in Miami
Saturday, 03/29/2014 – 11:00 am –
Knights-at-Cauley-Square-Miguel-LeyvaCauley Square Historic Village
22400 Old Dixie Hwy Miami,
Miami, Florida 33170
Webpage Link
Cost: $9 – $20

Raise your sword, battle for the Queen’s honor, revel with the Royal Court, cheer battling Knights and scream out Huzzah! – One of the many daily adventures that awaits you at the Florida Renaissance Festival in Miami’s Cauley Square Historic Village. Where stepping back into time is a requirement and leaving all inhibitions of discovery at the castle door is a must.

More than 100 costumed performers, eight stages with continuous entertainment and 18 stage acts from around the world along a mix of other renaissance surprises that includes Celtic Mayhem, traditional and original Celtic music with an edge; CuDubh (KooDoo), original dark heavy metal bagpipe and war drum compositions for the Celtic/Viking warrior in all of us; Gabriel Q, watch ye out for Sir Real and his beautiful, bizarre and hilarious big puppets and stilt characters; the King’s Royal archer – Bill Darr, showcasing wonders of the bow shooting demonstrations and the history of archery; Blackshear’s Curious Magic, sidesplitting comedy and amazing magic; Honour for Hyre, a character-based, interactive comedy-adventure show and many other festival favorites. New addition to the festival is “Wandering Gypsy Theatre,” a widely popular renaissance-vaudeville storytelling show for kids and parents.

The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by the nationally acclaimed Bobby Rodriguez Productions and strives to create an entertaining and cultural experience for adults and children alike. The sponsors of the Florida Renaissance Festival include Warsteiner Beer, Coca-Cola, Subway and Comcast.

The Florida Renaissance Festival at Miami’s Cauley Square Historic Village will be open weekends beginning March 29th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. until April 13th. Prices range from $20.00 for adults and $9 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $40 (valid all three weekends) and group ticket discounts are also offered.

For more information visit: ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival, Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download our new festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the medieval method: 1-800-3-REN-FES.

Southland Mall welcomes Performers from Florida’s Renaissance Festival as part of their ongoing “Festive Fridays” Event Series 3/7/14

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Southland Mall welcomes Performers from Florida’s Renaissance Festival as part of their ongoing “Festive Fridays” Event Series
Friday, 03/07/2014 – 03/28/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
festivalSouthland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Southland Mall is proud to present a new line-up of performers who will participate in their highly popular “Festive Fridays” event series during the month of March. Every Friday evening, shoppers will have the opportunity to experience interactive musical and theatrical entertainment along with their family and friends. “Festive Fridays” take place inside the mall’s Center Court from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Below is a list of events for the month of March:

• March 7th – Join the “LA Style Salsa Dancers” from “A Party Hall” as they demonstrate their newest salsa dance moves and offer mini salsa classes throughout the evening for shoppers of all ages.
• March 14th – Raquel Torrent presents her highly anticipated “Art & Juice” workshop. Our Center Court will be transformed into an art studio where children will be able to paint their own original art piece with the help of Torrent’s easy to follow instructions.
• March 21st – Enjoy an exclusive sneak peak at the performers from Florida’s Renaissance Festival. From magicians to wenches, the 16th century Renaissance performers will debut scenes from their upcoming festival, which begins on March 29th and ends on April 13th at Cauley Square Historic Village.
• March 28th – Performers from “Bellydancing by Shayna” will be presenting their latest belly dancing routines and introduce dancers from their new hip hop division.

“Festive Fridays” are free events that are open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info@thinkpeacock.com.

Museum Forum: Civil Rights in Miami 3/1/14

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Museum Forum: Civil Rights in Miami
Saturday, 03/01/2014 – 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
front1South Dade Regional Library
10750 SW 211 St.,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

HistoryMiami is hosting the second event in its series, a panel discussion with some of South Florida’s greatest civil rights pioneers at South Dade Regional Library. Moderated by Bea Hines, the first African-American woman on Miami Herald’s reporting staff, the panel will also include H.T. Smith, Florida International University Law professor, and Garth Reeves, founder of Miami’s oldest and largest black newspaper, The Miami Times.

International Kids Fund Wonderfund Presents: Circle of Heroes Luncheon 2014 3/20/14

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International Kids Fund Wonderfund Presents: Circle of Heroes Luncheon 2014
Sunday, 03/20/2014 – 03/20/2014 11:15 am –
IKFFairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: 150

Become a part of the International Kids Fund Wonderfund’s great cause for life-saving medical care for children-in-need. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to step into our circle for a wonderful lunch with catering by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein.

Festive Fridays at Southland Mall 2/7/14

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Festive Fridays at Southland Mall
Friday, 02/07/2014 – 02/07/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
mariachiSouthland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Southland Mall is kicking off another month of live entertainment to bring families and loved ones together in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. From Mariachis to Belly Dancers, each event includes an interactive element to encourage active participation from the audience. “Festive Fridays” take place every week inside the mall’s Center Court from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Below is a list of events for the month of February:

• February 7th – Join the “LA Style Salsa Dancers” from “A Party Hall” as they demonstrate their newest salsa dance moves and offer mini salsa classes throughout the evening for shoppers of all ages.
• February 14th – “Mariachi Voces de America” will perform a special serenade on Valentine’s Day by singing popular Spanish love songs. Song requests are welcomed!
• February 21st – Miami Arts Charter School will be opening a new location in Homestead so they will be showcasing their choir and band programs during the event.
• February 28th – Performers from “Bellydancing by Shayna” will be presenting their latest belly dancing routines.

“Festive Fridays” are free events that are open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info@thinkpeacock.com.

Limitless 2/1/14

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Limitless
Saturday, 02/01/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
limitlessThe Outsider Gallery
20412 Old Cutler Road,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Michelle Mas is our featured artist, she is 24 years old and has been painting for almost 10 years. She has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired, but her love and passion to express herself with the colors she sees, her hands and heart is unquestionably unique!
This exhibition is a fundraiser for The House of Healing, a non profit organization dedicated to use the expressive arts as a tool for allowing artists like Michelle, reach their full potential.

Meet Michelle Mas, our Limitless artist.

Cutler Bay Music and Art Festival 2014 1/11/14

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Cutler Bay Music and Art Festival 2014
Saturday, 01/11/2014 – 01/19/2014 02:00 pm – 02:00 am
CUTLERBAY Cutler Bay Sports Bar & Grill
20305 Old Cutler Rd,
Miami, Florida 33189
Facebook Link
Cost: 5.00

It is that time again. Cutler Bay get ready to rock.
The 2nd Annual Cutler Bay Music and Art Festival
is going down at Cutler Bay Sports Bar & Grill Saturday January 11th, 2014 and will host 4 stages of live music, bands, arts & crafts, vendors, give-a-ways, raffles, bounce house, kids zone and more.
The festival starts at 2pm with non stop music til 2am.
Family friendly till 10pm. Kids 12 and under free. $5 cover.

Join us at: https://www.facebook.com/events/582594208442593/

Like us at: www.cutlerbaymusicandartfestival.com

Cutler Bay Fest All Stars:

Pontunes Boat Rentals Stage Outside:
2:00pm – Velvet Sun
3:00pm – Junior Diaz
4:00pm – Above The Skyline
5:00pm – Not Usual
6:00pm – Marcella Rose
7:00pm – Ricky Valido & Hialeah Hillbillies
8:00pm – SoundGlass
9:00pm – Ornimental
10:00pm – Eric Vick Band

Heaven Cycle Stage Outside:
2:30pm – Your Favorite Franchise
3:30pm – Nicole Weber
4:30pm – The Macsters
5:30pm – Graet Outdoors
6:30pm – Requiem
7:30pm – Crush Band-Florida
8:30pm – Echoes of Chaos
9:30pm – HIGH GRAVITY
10:30pm – Rite To Bare Arms

All Insurance Resource Stage Inside:
3:00pm – The Crude Brood
4:00pm – Untamed Mckenzie
5:00pm – Dre Paul .
5:15pm – Traumatize
6:00pm – Spiffy City
6:15pm – Tone
7:00pm – The Halfways
8:00pm – Ovrhol
9:30pm – DJ Dekade
9:00pm – Hybiskus
10:00pm – D.N.A. FAM 305
10:30pm – KngKtln & Kefn
11:00pm – DIRTY MONEY GANG
12:00am – One Mind
1:00am – KATABATIK

Please support our proud sponsors. Thank you.

Pontunes Boat Rental Key Largo. Located at The Doorway to the Keys, Pontunes Boat Rentals provides the ultimate Key Largo family boat rental experience. Our stellar service goes the extra mile in providing rental boats for every need! Call now!
(305) 453-5007
Like them at https://www.facebook.com/pontunes
Visit www.pontunes.com

Heaven Cycle Inc. Parts for Harley-Davidson and so much more. 36 years at the same location with great selection, prices and service.
Call (305) 261-5002
Like them at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heaven-Cycle-Inc/229876320400586
Visit http://HEAVENCYCLE.COM/

All Insurance Resources. Auto, Truck and Commercial.
Se habla Espanol. For a quote on all your insurance needs.
Call 305-200-1221.
Visit them at www.iinsureitall.com

Dekade DJdekade. The Official Cutler Bay Music and Art Festival DJ. Anytime you need a DJ contact DJ Dekade.
Like DJ Dekade at https://www.facebook.com/DJDEKADE
Visit https://www.djdekade.com/

Max Axe Guitars. Home of the pro guitarist. We have a wide variety of VINTAGE guitars, new guitars, used guitars, amps, effects/pedals, and accessories!
Call (786) 454-5808
Like them at: www.facebook.com/maxaxeguitars1
Visit www.maxaxeguitars.com

For info,booking, vending and sponsorship opportunities
call 305.303.3976 & email your info to cutlerbaymusicandartfestival@yahoo.com

Checkout last year’s festival at: http://www.facebook.com/events/415489905190036/?fref=pb

The 2nd Annual Cutler Bay Music and Art Festival
Saturday January 11th, 2014 – 2pm-2am
Cutler Bay Sports Bar & Grill
20305 Old Cutler Rd
Cutler Bay, FL 33189
Hotline: 305.303.3976
www.cutlerbaymusicandartfestival.com
www.hectorscutlerbaysportsbar.com
Festival Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/582594208442593/

Southland Mall presents it 5th Annual Black Friday Balloon Drop 11/29/13

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Southland Mall presents it 5th Annual Black Friday Balloon Drop
Friday, 11/29/2013 – 11/29/2013 06:00 am – 09:00 am
balloonsdropSouthland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway ,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us for the 5th Annual Black Friday Balloon Drop, taking place at 8am in the Sears Wing, Center Court, Macy’s and JCPenney Wings! Our friends from Y100 FM will be broadcasting live from Southland Mall from 6am-9am! Hundreds of balloons filled with mall gift cards, movie passes, store offers and more will descend from the rafters in four separate locations inside the mall (Sears Wing, Center Court, and JC Penney & Macy’s Wings) at 8am! Mall opens at 6am that day!

Southland Mall Kids Club Event 11/30/13

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Southland Mall Kids Club Event
Saturday, 11/30/2013 – 11/30/2013 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
061024_burnieSouthland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Don’t miss our monthly Kids’ Club Event, sponsored by South Florida Parenting and The Miami Heat. Featuring games, music, holiday-themed arts & crafts, giveaways and more! Special appearance by Burnie, the popular Miami HEAT mascot! All children twelve and under welcomed. ALL ACTIVITIES FREE

Do You Believe In Make Believe 12/7/13

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Do You Believe In Make Believe
Saturday, 12/07/2013 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Step-fourOutsider Gallery of Cutler Bay
20412 Old Cutler Road,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

The show, “Do You Believe in Make Believe,” reflects life before technology and computers. In addition to presenting a wide variety of artistic styles, the gallery will also have an open mic for local musicians, singers, writers, poets and storytellers. The gallery will continue its support of charities that benefit the community with 100% of proceeds going to Feeding South Florida. The agency distributes emergency food supplies to families and individuals facing difficult times. Admission is free, but every $2 raffle ticket sale for local goods and services makes it possible for 12 meals to be served. For more information, go to FeedingSouthFlorida.org. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Winter Break Daze at Zoo Miami 11/26/13-1/3/14

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Winter Break Daze at Zoo Miami
Thursday, 12/26/2013 – 01/03/2014 09:00 am – 03:00 pm
WBD-logoZoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost:

Looking for a fun, sate, and educational place to send your child during the holiday vacation? Winter break daze is designed to immerse children into the world of wildlife and conservation. Join us for a fun-filled learning adventure that includes live animal presentations, visits to animal exhibits, Q & A sessions with zookeepers, animal enrichment activities, and much more! Ages 4-9

December 26, 27, 30, 31*2013 and January 2-3 2013
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (*Dec. 31, 9a.m. – 12 p.m.)

For detailed information and to download registration form, visit www.zoomiami.org.

Sixth Annual Reason to Run 5K 11/2/13

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Sixth Annual Reason to Run 5K
Saturday, 11/02/2013 – 07:00 am –
Deering Estate
16701 SW 72nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33157
Webpage Link
Cost: $25-$30

1,000 participants expected for this year’s event that benefits CancerFree KIDS Pediatric Cancer Research Alliance. After the run/walk, participants will be invited to enter the Deering property for a post-race event that will include a raffle, music, food, drinks, bounce-houses and other entertainment in the family area.

All participants will be automatically entered to win one of many prizes including a weekend stay at Conrad Miami hotel, Miami Seaquarium dolphin swim, admission to other attractions and a host of other prizes. Those wishing to enter, but not run, can make a donation or purchase a raffle ticket for $5.

This year, Reason to Run is teaming up with Ronald McDonald House. Participants are asked to bring an item from the Ronald McDonald House Wish List posted on the event website.

Sponsors for “Reason to Run” 5K run/walk include: Palmetto Ford, HiTEX Marketing, SH Medical Corp. and Dolphin Mall.

Winn-Dixie Family Fun Day Featuring Miami Heat Forward James Jones and Burnie The Mascot 10/26/13

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Winn-Dixie Family Fun Day Featuring Miami Heat Forward James Jones and Burnie The Mascot
Saturday, 10/26/2013 – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
WD-Family-Fun-DayWinn-Dixie Store #371
19167 S. Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33157
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Two Winn-Dixie stores in Miami will welcome Miami Heat Forward James Jones as part of Family Fun Day celebrations at both stores. Neighbors are invited to join the stores in welcoming Jones for an afternoon featuring a meet and greet with the Heat favorite, a visit from Burnie, the Heat mascot, delicious food tastings including grilled sampling provided by Bubba Burger, a live radio remote from MIX 98.3 FM, Pepsi sampling and giveaways, face painting and more!

“French Weeks Miami”: Miami Nice Jazz Festival presents Gregory Porter 11/25/13

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“French Weeks Miami”: Miami Nice Jazz Festival presents Gregory Porter
Friday, 10/25/2013 – 08:00 pm –
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211th St. ,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $25-$75

“French Weeks Miami” highlights the rich partnership of France and Miami through cultural programs, economic networking; festivals, economic organizations, cities, and schools. Gregory Porter is an American jazz and soul singer, songwriter and actor from LA, now living in Brooklyn. He has received two Grammy nominations, one for his debut album, Water, released in 2010 and a second for his sophomore release, Be Good. NPR claims, “Here’s the next great male jazz singer.”

“French Weeks Miami”: Miami Nice Jazz Festival presents Stanley Clarke with the Harlem String Quartet Orchestra 11/2/13

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“French Weeks Miami”: Miami Nice Jazz Festival presents Stanley Clarke with the Harlem String Quartet Orchestra
Saturday, 11/02/2013 – 08:00 pm –
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211th St.,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $25-$75

“French Weeks Miami” highlights the rich partnership of France and Miami through cultural programs, economic networking, festivals, economic organizations, cities, and schools. Stanley Clarke, one of the first bassists in history to master both acoustic and electric bass with equal virtuosity, he remarkably expanded boundaries of contemporary jazz. The Harlem String Quartet is a cutting-edge modern classical group that demonstrates great capacity for content-rich improvisation.

“Festive Fridays” at Southland Mall 10/4/13

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“Festive Fridays” at Southland Mall
Friday, 10/04/2013 – 10/04/2013 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
shaynaSouthland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Southland Mall continues to present their popular “Festive Fridays” event series during the month of October. This month features local performers and interactive experiences that will highlight diverse cultures, music and art forms. Every Friday, shoppers are invited to the mall’s Center Court to enjoy live music and entertainment alongside their friends and family from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Below is a list of events for the month:

• October 4th – The Greater Miami Youth Symphony will showcase one of their string quartets as they perform both classical and modern music.
• October 11th – Join the “LA Style Salsa Dancers” from “A Party Hall” as they perform their best salsa dance moves and offer mini salsa classes throughout the evening.
• October 18th – Richmond Heights Middle School will be joined by their animal friends from Zoo Miami in an effort to share information about their Zoology Magnet Program.
• October 25th – Enjoy unique belly dancing performances by intermediate and professional dancers from “Bellydancing by Shayna.” The National Karate’s “Team Shendo” will also perform self-defense and karate routines that are kid friendly and easy to learn. Shoppers will be able to sign up for classes during the event!

“Festive Fridays” are free events that are open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info@thinkpeacock.com.

“Festive Fridays” at Southland Mall 9/6/13

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“Festive Fridays” at Southland Mall
Friday, 09/06/2013 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
MARIACHISouthland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33189
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Cost: Free

“Festive Fridays” at Southland Mall
Every Friday at Southland Mall is festive! Kick off your weekend with a little culture!
Enjoy a variety of diverse, cultural events every Friday afternoon, from 6-8pm.

Black Creek Nights: Lanza & Bachaco 11/15/13

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Black Creek Nights: Lanza & Bachaco
Friday, 11/15/2013 – 08:00 pm –
LanzaSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Black Box
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $10

Black Creek Nights At South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center

Live music, local bands, re-mixes and performance artists invade the outside plaza and black box of the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center

Hosted by Mr. Pauer and featuring
Lanzallamas (Lanza), Bachaco, and guest artists

Mr. Pauer is a Latin Grammy® Nominated producer and re-mixer. With a long career as a DJ and producer he is one of the pioneers in the new sounds of Latin electronica!

Lanzallamas (Lanza) is pure fire! Their music is high energy, charged with Afro-Latino rhythms like salsa and cumbia that make everyone want to get up and dance.

Bachacho is an international Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock band. Their music successfully blends feel-good and conscious lyrics through the mix of Reggae, Dancehall and Ska with Rock, Hip-Hop and Colombian cumbia.

Black Creek Nights: Suenalo 4/18/14

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Black Creek Nights: Suenalo
Friday, 04/18/2014 – 08:00 pm –
SuenaloSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Black Box
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $10

Black Creek Nights At South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center

Live music, local bands, re-mixes and performance artists invade the outside plaza and black box of the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center

Hosted by Mr. Pauer and featuring
Suénalo and guest artists

Mr. Pauer is a is a Latin Grammy® Nominated producer and re-mixer. With a long career as a DJ and producer he is one of the pioneers in the new sounds of Latin electronica!

Latin funk. Fusion. Jam band. Multicultural cocktail. The sound of Miami. Afro-Latin-Baby-Makin’-Descarga-Funk. They’re all names that have been used to describe Suénalo!

Black Creek Nights: Elastic Bond 2/28/14

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Black Creek Nights: Elastic Bond
Friday, 02/28/2014 – 08:00 pm –
Elastic-BondSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Black Box
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $10

Black Creek Nights At South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center

Live music, local bands, re-mixes and performance artists invade the outside plaza and black box of the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center

Hosted by Mr. Pauer and featuring
Elastic Bond and guest artists

Mr. Pauer is a Latin Grammy® Nominated producer and re-mixer. With a long career as a DJ and producer he is one of the pioneers in the new sounds of Latin electronica!

With influences from all across the musical map, some classic and some contemporary, Elastic Bond brings an urban edge with a tropical twist to the alternative music scene. With a name that gives reference to an atomic physics concept, Elastic Bond’s groove includes diverse elements, Imagine a colorful, funky and tropical vibe reminiscent of Los Amigos Invisibles, A Tribe Called Quest, Julieta Venegas and The Black Keys.

Black Creek Nights: Albert Castiglia/ Roosevelt Trio 1/17/14

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Black Creek Nights: Albert Castiglia/ Roosevelt Trio
Friday, 01/17/2014 – 08:00 pm –
Alberto-CastigliaSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Black Box
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $10 Cover

Black Creek Nights At South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center

Live music, local bands, re-mixes and performance artists invade the outside plaza and black box of the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center.

Hosted by Mr. Pauer and featuring
Albert Castiglia/Roosevelt Trio

Mr. Pauer is a Latin Grammy® Nominated producer and re-mixer. With a long career as a DJ and producer he is one of the pioneers in the new sounds of Latin electronica!

Blues musician Albert Castiglia with his muscular vocal style, incendiary guitar work, and fine songwriting shares the evening with the Roosevelt Trio. Roosevelt (The Lee Boys) leaves an indelible mark on listeners, flooring audiences with his lightning-fast pedal steel guitar slide work!

“Festive Fridays” at Southland Mall 8/9/13

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“Festive Fridays” at Southland Mall
Friday, 08/09/2013 – 08/30/2013 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
art12Southland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33189
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Cost: free

Throughout the month of August, Southland Mall will present weekly “Festive Friday” performances and interactive experiences that celebrate diverse cultures, music and art forms. Every Friday, shoppers are invited to the mall’s Center Court to enjoy live entertainment with their friends and family from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Below is a list of events for the month:
• August 9th – Join the “LA Style Salsa Dancers” from “A Party Hall” as they showcase their best salsa dance moves and offer mini salsa classes throughout the evening.
• August 16th – The National Karate’s “Team Shendo” will perform their latest self-defense and karate routines that are kid friendly and easy to learn.
• August 23rd – Travel to the Indian Peninsula as intermediate and professional dancers from “Bellydancing by Shayna” present their new bellydancing moves!
• August 30th – Get ready for the second installment of our popular “Art & Juice” workshop. Our Center Court will be transformed into an art studio where children will be able to paint their own original artwork pieces with the help of an art instructor.

“Festive Fridays” are free events that are open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info@thinkpeacock.com.

Siempre Flamenco Corazon y Alma 11/8/13-11/10/13

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Siempre Flamenco “Corazon y Alma”
Friday, 11/08/2013 – 11/10/2013 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Siempre-FlamencoSouth Miami-Dade Culttural Arts Center- Black Box Theater, Cabaret Series
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of show

Corazon y Alma (Heart and Soul) is an exciting and authentic flamenco show dedicated to preserving the art of flamenco in a fresh and engaging performance. Guitar, song and dance are in constant dialogue, and the spontaneity of conversation is interpreted in the language of flamenco. The audience becomes witness to the vast array of human emotions that are expressed through flamenco, and are thus transcended in time as they partake in a moment of flamenco life. The company will offer a retrospective of flamenco dance styles—from intimate solo expressions to intricate group compositions, colored with castanets, shawls and fans. Corazon y Alma will delight and exhilarate young and old. The depth of human emotion expressed is timeless and crosses all ethnic cultures and experiences.

Becca Stevens Band 4/25/14

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Becca Stevens Band
Friday, 04/25/2014 – 04/26/2014 08:30 pm –
Becca-Stevens-BandSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of show

North Carolina-bred, New York-based singer/composer/guitarist Becca Stevens has already received copious praise from the likes of The New York Times, who described her as “a best-kept secret” and “impressively absorbing.” The Boston Phoenix noted Becca’s “big voice and no-bull– – emotional delivery,” while The Winston-Salem Journal stated, “Stevens’ singing is remarkable, soulful, pitch-perfect and subtle in its controlled acrobatics. The arrangements are exquisitely produced, and her acoustic songs boast musical textures and colors that embrace the adventurism of jazz.”

Trey Mcintyre Project 4/12/14

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Trey Mcintyre Project
Saturday, 04/12/2014 – 08:00 pm –
Trey-McIntryre-ProjectSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $25-$45

“If you had to pick a dance company to represent the United States, the Trey McIntyre Project would be an excellent choice. This troupe, based in Boise, Idaho, exudes earnest American openness, despite its dazzling, ballet-rooted technique. And Mr. McIntyre is a highly gifted choreographer, with broad appeal.”

—The New York Times

Tango Fire at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 11/23/13

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Tango Fire
Saturday, 11/23/2013 – 11/23/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tango-FireSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $27.50-$48.50

Twelve exquisitely skilled dancers, a quartet of musicians and a tango singer provide a sultry evening of tango entertainment that will make your pulse race. Tango Fire’s choreography director, German Cornejo, known to American audiences from his recent appearance on Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s Q’Viva!, brings this new production to North America.

Complexions at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 2/8/14

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Complexions
Sunday, 02/08/2014 – 02/08/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
_MG_7563 - Version 2South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $22.50-$45

Founded by two former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater members in 1994, Complexions’ groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures has created an entirely new and exciting vision of human movement over the past decade-and-a-half.

“Hailed as two of the greatest virtuosos ever to emerge from Ailey land—Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson” —The New York Times

Driving Miss Daisy 2/21/14-2/22/14

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Driving Miss Daisy
Friday, 02/21/2014 – 02/22/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Driving-Miss-DaisySouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $25-$45

When Daisy Werthan, a widowed 72-year old Jewish woman living in mid-century Atlanta, is deemed too old to drive, her son hires Hoke Coleburn, an African American man, to serve as her chauffeur. What begins as a troubled and hostile pairing soon blossoms into a profound, life-altering friendship that transcends all the societal boundaries placed between them. Driving Miss Daisy is performed by the acclaimed Walnut Street Theatre from Philadelphia.

Brooklyn Rider 3/14/14-3/15/14

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Brooklyn Rider
Friday, 03/14/2014 – 03/15/2014 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Brooklyn RiderSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Black Box Theater
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of show

Praised for its stunningly imaginative performances, the adventurous, intrepid string quartet Brooklyn Rider combines a wildly eclectic repertoire with a gripping performance style that draws acclaim from classical, world music, and rock critics.

“The dazzling fingers-in-every-pie versatility that Brooklyn Rider exhibits is one of the wonders of contemporary music.” — Los Angeles Times

Seraphic Fire Holiday Concert 12/8/13

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Seraphic Fire Holiday Concert
Sunday, 12/08/2013 – 12/08/2013 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Seraphic-FireSouth Miami- Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $20-$37.50

A spectacular holiday program by South Florida’s acclaimed “all star” ensemble of professional a cappella singers!

Rene Marie 4/12/14-4/13/14

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Rene Marie
Saturday, 04/12/2014 – 04/13/2014 07:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Rene-MarieSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Black Box Theater
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of show

Back after a successful première at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center last season, acclaimed jazz singer Rene Marie returns to Miami for a weekend of soulful, witty singing. The Miami Herald wrote, “She has the requisite phrasing, repertoire, sense of swing and willingness to take chances.”

Choo Choo Soul “With Genevieve!” 10/26/13

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Choo Choo Soul “With Genevieve!”
Saturday, 10/26/2013 – 10/26/2013 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Choo-Choo1South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $10

Featuring the musical adventures of singer/train station manager Genevieve Goings and dancing/beatboxing engineer DC, Choo Choo Soul takes kids to the jungle, the sea and magical locales while performing songs from classic Disney films including “Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious,” “When You Wish Upon A Star,” “Hakuna Matata,” and many more!

Bring It Home Miami 10/19/13

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Bring It Home Miami
Saturday, 10/19/2013 – 10/19/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bring-It-Home-LogoSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $35-$55

District Stage Company (DSC) creates an evening of musical theater that celebrates Latinos on Broadway. Local Miami up-and-coming young talents are invited to perform alongside both Broadway’s hottest Latin stars and Miami natives that made their success beyond the pink flamingos. DSC brings innovation by re-imagining Broadway tunes with a Spanish flavor.

Gregory Porter 10/25/13

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Gregory Porter
Friday, 10/25/2013 – 10/25/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Gregory-Porter1South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $25-$46

Grammy®-nominated soul jazz vocal sensation Gregory Porter is one of the most captivating blues baritone voices in music today. The New York Times wrote, “Gregory Porter has most of what you want in a male jazz singer, and maybe a thing or two you didn’t know you wanted.” Hailed by the Huffington Post as “…the brilliant new voice of jazz,” Porter speaks from the heart as the soulful spirit of the ’70s, epitomized by such artists as Lou Rawls and the Chi-Lites, echoes forth in his style.

“His artistry has drawn raves at every stop on his current tour.” — Billboard

Ole Coltrane, Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band 4/15/13

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Ole Coltrane, Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band
Saturday, 04/05/2014 – 04/05/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Poncho-SanchezSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $29-$50

The performance features Latin jazz interpretations of the 1962 John Coltrane album, “Olé Coltrane.”

“As Elvis is to rock and James Brown is to soul, Sanchez is to salsa… particularly the congas.”— Los Angeles Times

“[James Carter is] the complete musician, a technician with no apparent limits and a poet of deep sensibility.” — Detroit News

Fancy Nancy 3/29/14

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Fancy Nancy
Saturday, 03/29/2014 – 03/29/2014 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Fancy-NancySouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $10

Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, Deep Sea Dances. Nancy is positive (that’s fancy for 100 percent sure), that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn’t the one she wanted?
Parents, is it your child’s birthday in March? Invite your birthday party guests to see Fancy Nancy with you. Alert us in advance, and Fancy Nancy will recognize your child’s special day from the stage.
“A family-friendly production brimming with style and wit.” — New York Metro Parents

The Opera Atelier 3/22/14

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The Opera Atelier
Saturday, 03/22/2014 – 03/22/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Opera-AtelierSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
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Cost: $25-$45

SMDCAC and The Opera Atelier present “Great Opera Moments,” an imaginative operatic production inspired in the classical tradition and incorporating elements from other performing arts, media, and visual arts. After successful presentations at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, as well as in New York City and Latin America, The Opera Atelier comes to the South Miami-Dade Cultural Center with a varied program featuring seasoned and emerging local and international vocal talents, and with the special participation of the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida. The program will include staged scenes from La nozze di Figaro, La bohème, Ponchielli’s La Gioconda, La traviata, Rigoletto and Turandot.

Experience the excitement of grand opera in an intimate setting!

Casebolt and Smith 3/21/14-3/22/14

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Casebolt and Smith
Friday, 03/21/2014 – 03/22/2014 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Casebolt-and-SmithSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Black Box Theater
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of show

Performance duo Liz Casebolt and Joel Smith deconstruct their creative process in a comical, fast-paced, intricately layered, meta-theatrical new work.
In O(h), Casebolt and Smith cross the line between dance and theater in an irreverent and humorous exploration of their own limitations as artists.
They speak directly to the audience, sing while dancing, and layer their performance with pop culture references, creating a theatrical work that demonstrates what they can, can’t—and won’t—do as dancers.

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo 2/23/14

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Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo
Sunday, 02/23/2014 – 02/23/2014 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Tyranosaur_lunchSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $10

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo™ is a unique show that allows kids to travel back in time on a prehistoric journey. They’ll experience an amazing selection of dinosaurs and creatures that inhabited the landscape millions of years ago. The audience is invited to help feed, water and care for these prehistoric marvels. Watch out for the T. rex!

Jon Batiste and Stay Human 3/8/14

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Jon Batiste and Stay Human
Saturday, 03/08/2014 – 03/08/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jonathan-BatisteSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $25-$46

The talk of the modern jazz world, with his unique voice, virtuosic piano chops and dapper sense of style, Jon Batiste transcends music genres and has ignited the music scene. Raised among the sounds and rhythms of New Orleans, Batiste comes from a renowned lineage of performers. He is founder and leader of the Stay Human Band, a modern jazz ensemble noted for their world-class music, high energy and uplifting spirit.

Spirit of Uganda 3/1/14

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Spirit of Uganda
Saturday, 03/01/2014 – 03/01/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Spirit-of-UgandaSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $10-$15

“Invigorating the stage with that elusive thing called joy” (New York Times), Spirit of Uganda presents riveting programs of music and dance for audiences of all ages. To the melodic tones of standing drums, with dramatic choreography, bright, layered rhythms, and gorgeous call-and-response vocals, a vibrant cast of 22 performers, ages 10–20, bring to life the sounds and movements of East Africa. With Artistic Director Peter Kasule and special guest Rachel Magoola (Afrigo Band) leading the way, Spirit of Uganda celebrates the cultural roots and newer offshoots of this lush and diverse nation.

Ambassadors for Uganda’s 2.7 million orphans, these children personify the resilience and promise of Africa’s next generation when they are provided with the resources to succeed.

The Wet Spots 2/1/14

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The Wet Spots
Saturday, 02/01/2014 – 02/01/2014 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Wet-SpotsSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of show

This duo presents an image that is vaudevillian, oversexed, and weirdly Canadian: Think sex club by way of Monty Python. Using a lively blend of original songs, audience interaction, spankings and sing-alongs, The Wet Spots draw their fans into a world where the libido is celebrated and satirized.

“You’ve got to admire a married bisexual comedy couple who bring songs about better sex to the masses.”— The Onion

Adult content with graphic language and sexual content. Not appropriate for all ages.

Kurt Elling 1/24/14

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Kurt Elling
Friday, 01/24/2014 – 01/24/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
ANNA WEBBER STUDIO ©2012South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $25-$46

“Since the mid-1990s, no singer in jazz has been as daring, dynamic or interesting as Kurt Elling. With his soaring vocal flights, his edgy lyrics and sense of being on a musical mission, he has come to embody the creative spirit in jazz.” —The Washington Post

2013 Grammy® Nominee for Best Jazz Album, 1619 Broadway: The Brill Building Project is Ellings latest album honoring New York City’s historic building and generator of some of the most important popular songs in the American music history. Elling sings “Come Fly with Me,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “So Far Away,” “You Send Me,” and of course, “On Broadway.”

Take 6 2/9/14

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Take 6
Sunday, 02/09/2014 – 02/09/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Take6South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $10-$50

The most awarded vocal group in history (10 Grammy® Awards, 10 Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award, and more) celebrates its 25th Anniversary!

“…Take 6 stays faithful to its creamy vocal blends and gleaming gospel harmonies, offering little in the way of surprises. That’s good news and glad tidings for fans of this gold-standard a cappella group, which has always sounded best without outside gimmicks.” — The New York Times

Godspell 1/18/14

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Godspell
Saturday, 01/18/2014 – 01/19/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
GodspellSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $37.50-$70

“A family-friendly show that deserves to run forever!” — Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal

“Blessed indeed! GODSPELL has anointed a new group of Broadway stars, and we are the richer for it.” — Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

“Go forth and Enjoy!” — Scott Brown, New York Magazine

Prepare ye for GODSPELL, the beloved musical from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer of Wicked.
Enjoy all the good gifts of one of the most enduring shows of all time in a brand new intimate, one-of-a-kind production. Raise your spirit with the Tony®-nominated score filled with the popular hits, “Day by Day,” “Light of the World,” and “Turn Back, O Man.”
This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers all over the world—and now you can join in the celebration as a spectacular ensemble of bright young stars stirs your soul, raises your spirit and lifts you right out of your seat.
So come sing about love at GODSPELL!

Johnny Rodgers 1/3/14

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Johnny Rodgers
Friday, 01/03/2014 – 01/03/2014 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Johnny-Rodgers-BandSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Black Box Theater
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of show

Johnny Rodgers is an internationally celebrated singer-songwriter, pianist,
Broadway star, music ambassador and recording artist who is described by
Stephen Holden from The New York Times, as an entertainer “that
can’t be found anywhere else” with “fused elements of Billy Joel, Peter Allen
and Johnny Mercer.”

Johnny dazzles audiences with his enthusiastic musical mélange of
Americana featuring his original songs like “Home to Mendocino,” “One
More Moment,” and the tribute ballad, “The Best of You in Me,” as well as classic favorites made popular by Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Bill Withers and Elvis,
among others.

Fisk Jubilee Singers 11/9/13

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Fisk Jubilee Singers
Saturday, 11/09/2013 – 11/09/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Fisk Jubilee SingersSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $10-$37.50

In the chaotic decade following the Civil War, a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, set out on a mission to save their financially troubled school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals—religious anthems of slavery. Driven to physical collapse and even death, the singers proved more successful —and more inspirational—than anyone could have imagined. Today, performing nationally at venues like the Apollo Theater, this a cappella group stands on the shoulders of the original Jubilee Singers, continuing their legacy of performing Negro spirituals.

Stanley Clarke & The Harlem String Quartet 11/2/13

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Stanley Clarke & The Harlem String Quartet
Saturday, 11/02/2013 – 11/02/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stanley-ClarkeSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $25-$46

Cutting-edge classical with virtuoso jazz! Grammy®-winning bassist, producer and composer Stanley Clarke once again expands the realm of his music in this excursion with the award-winning Harlem String Quartet. Their debut at the 2012 Montreal Jazz Festival was a crowd favorite.

“[The Harlem String Quartet] took my breath away in the same way that the bullfighter or bull would at the moment of truth.” – Boston Music Intelligencer

Romeo & Juliet 11/1/13

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Romeo & Juliet
Friday, 11/01/2013 – 11/01/2013 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Romeo-and-JulietSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $15

This one-hour adaptation of Romeo & Juliet is the tale of star-crossed lovers, who, in defiance of their families and amidst the animosity of friends, risk everything to be together.
The Bard’s most beloved romantic tragedy springs to life for students and adults alike in this brand new adaptation.

Diavolo at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10/12/13

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Diavolo
Saturday, 10/12/2013 – 07/13/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Diavolo Dance TheaterSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $10-$50

Get ready for the South Florida premiere of Transit Space, the newest piece from Diavolo. A fast-paced and heart-stopping dance experience, Transit Space is inspired by the movement of skateboarding. Diavolo is an internationally renowned modern acrobatic dance company that defies gravity. The company members are dancers, gymnasts, actors, athletes and, above all, teammates. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Jacques Heim, the company has developed a reputation for stunning, innovative movement on oversized surrealistic sets and everyday structures.

Sybarite5 at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10/18/13

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Sybarite5 
Friday, 10/18/2013 – 10/19/2013 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
SONY DSCSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of show

From Mozart to Radiohead, Sybarite5’s eclectic repertoire and dynamic performance style is turning heads throughout the music world: “[Sybarite5] excelled at the exquisite… [playing] with relish, a sense of comfort, and a frisson of missionary zeal” (The Washington Post). The Quintet’s debut EP disc Disturb the Silence, featuring music by Radiohead and Piazzolla, plus two original works written for Sybarite5, were released in spring 2011 and quickly reached the top ten on Billboard’s Classical Crossover chart.

Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve 10/26/13

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Choo Choo Soul “with Genevieve!”
Saturday, 10/26/2013 – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Choo-ChooSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: $10

Featuring the musical adventures of singer/train station manager Genevieve Goings and dancing/beatboxing engineer DC, Choo Choo Soul takes kids to the jungle, the sea and magical locales while performing songs from classic Disney films including “Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious,” “When You Wish Upon A Star,” “Hakuna Matata,” and many more!

Celebrate America’s Birthday at Black Point Park and Marina 7/4/13

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Celebrate America’s Birthday at Black Point Park and Marina
Sunday, 07/04/2013, 04:00 pm – 10:00 pm
4thJulyBlack Point Park and Marina
24775 SW 87th Avenue,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33032
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Celebrate the nation’s birthday with an all-American day at the park followed by a spectacular fireworks display, Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Black Point Park and Marina, 24775 SW 87th Avenue, Cutler Bay. Admission is free.

Enjoy the great outdoors while exploring the park’s bikeways, scenic jogging trails, or 1.5 mile long jetty into the Bay where fishing enthusiasts are encouraged to cast from shore. Grab a delicious bite to eat and raise a glass to Old Glory at the dockside restaurant and bar; or bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a family picnic. The day culminates with a spectacular waterfront fireworks show starting at 9 p.m.

Marina boat ramps open at 6 a.m. and the park opens at sunrise. Parking will be limited so there will be no overflow parking available for boat trailers. The marina Channel will be CLOSED from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in preparation of the fireworks and vehicles will NOT be allowed to enter or exit the park during the fireworks show.

The Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show is made possible by Miami-Dade Parks, Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, Village of Palmetto Bay, Town of Cutler Bay, Miami-Dade County District 8 Commissioner Lynda Bell, Publix Super Market Charities, Old Cutler Towne Center, Black Point Ocean Grill, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Miami, Weiss Serota Helfman, Southland Mall, Sunstate Bank, Mercedes Benz of Cutler Bay, Cutler Bay Business Association, Black Point Yacht & Sailing Club and Redland Farms, Inc.

Grand Opening of the Miami Habitat ReStore 6/29/13

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Grand Opening of the Miami Habitat ReStore
Saturday, June 29, 2013, beginning at 10:00 AM.
Miami Habitat ReStore
20811 S. Dixie Highway
Cutler Bay, FL 33189

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami’s ReStore, the nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that helps build homes in communities worldwide, will open its doors on Saturday, June 29th.
 
The newly formed Miami Habitat ReStore will feature furniture, appliances, building materials and much more.
 
“The Restore gives the general public the opportunity to purchase excellent home goods at magnificent prices, while helping Habitat raise funds towards our mission of building safe, affordable homes for families in need. It is a real win-win,” said Mario Artecona, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami.
 
The Miami Habitat ReStore will continue to feature great deals while giving customers the opportunity to help end poverty housing in Miami-Dade as proceeds from the ReStore go directly to Habitat’s mission of helping those in need of simple, decent housing.
 
After the June 29th opening, the Miami Habitat ReStore will continue to serve the community Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM and 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Saturdays.
 
In addition to providing great home improvement deals to Miami-Dade County, Habitat ReStore is asking for donations of new and used household items and building materials, and offering rewarding experiences for volunteers. Donations are accepted at the store, or by calling 305.637.4913 for pick-up. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami also appreciates fully tax-deductible donations that go to help build safe, affordable housing for those families in need throughout our community.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami is a Christian ministry which builds homes and communities in partnership with low-income families in need of a simple, decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity makes interest-free loans available for the purchase of these homes, and provides opportunities to all people of conscience to support its mission to break the cycle of poverty.  Since its inception, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami has built more than 950 homes in Miami-Dade.  For more information, please visit: www.miamihabitat.org .

“Festive Fridays” will Celebrate Cultures from Around the World During the Month of June at Southland Mall 6/7/13

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“Festive Fridays” will Celebrate Cultures from Around the World During the Month of June at Southland Mall
Friday, 06/07/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Shayna4Southland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link

During the month of June, Southland Mall will present weekly “Festive Friday” performances that celebrate diverse cultures, music and art forms from around the world. Every Friday, Cutler Bay residents are invited to the mall’s Center Court to enjoy live entertainment with their friends and family from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Below is a list of events for the month:
• June 7th –Join the “LA Style Salsa Dancers” from “A Party Hall” as they showcase their best Caribbean dance moves and offer mini salsa classes throughout the evening.
• June 14th – Experience one of Asia’s most popular forms of martial arts as students from Homestead’s American Ju-Jitsu Center present interactive routines and live competitions.
• June 21st – “Mariachi Voces de America” will serenade shoppers with a live performance of traditional Mexican music. There will be trumpets, guitars and live singing!
• June 28th – Travel to the Indian Peninsula as dancers from “Bellydancing by Shayna” present their special dance form. Plus, kids will have the opportunity to receive a complimentary ornament from Mud Puddle Ceramics.
“Festive Fridays” are free events that are open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info@thinkpeacock.com.

Miami Habitat ReStore Grand Opening 6/29/13

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Miami Habitat ReStore Grand Opening
June 29, 2013, beginning at 10:00 AM.
Miami Habitat ReStore
20811 S. Dixie Highway
Cutler Bay, FL 33189
 
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami’s ReStore, the nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that helps build homes in communities worldwide, will open its doors on Saturday, June 29th.
 
The newly formed Miami Habitat ReStore will feature furniture, appliances, building materials and much more.
 
“The Restore gives the general public the opportunity to purchase excellent home goods at magnificent prices, while helping Habitat raise funds towards our mission of building safe, affordable homes for families in need. It is a real win-win,” said Mario Artecona, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami.
 
The Miami Habitat ReStore will continue to feature great deals while giving customers the opportunity to help end poverty housing in Miami-Dade as proceeds from the ReStore go directly to Habitat’s mission of helping those in need of simple, decent housing.
 
After the June 29th opening, the Miami Habitat ReStore will continue to serve the community Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM and 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Saturdays.
 
In addition to providing great home improvement deals to Miami-Dade County, Habitat ReStore is asking for donations of new and used household items and building materials, and offering rewarding experiences for volunteers. Donations are accepted at the store, or by calling 305.637.4913 for pick-up. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami also appreciates fully tax-deductible donations that go to help build safe, affordable housing for those families in need throughout our community.

A Toast to Second Chances: Wine Tastting and Silent Auction 6/8/13

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A Toast to Second Chances: Wine Tastting and Silent Auction
Saturday, 06/08/2013, 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
ATTSC-BannerIsles at Bayshore Clubhouse
21864 SW 93rd Path,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33190
Buy Tickets Link

“A Toast to Second Chances” is a wine tasting and silent auction charity social event benefiting at-risk youth in Miami-Dade County. In addition to tasting wine, you will get some more fun aspects: We will have music, live entertainement, raffles, door prizes, etc. So its not just for wine lovers, everyone is welcomed!

Tickets are $40 per person or $60 for two tickets. Tickets can be purchased online and more information is available at ATTSC.weebly.com.

7th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival 5/4/13

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7th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival
Saturday, May 4, 10am–5pm
headlineSouth Miami–Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 ST
Cutler Bay 33189
smdcac.org  

Spencers Theatre of Illusion, a spectacular large-scale magic show

Page Turner Adventures with Riley Roam as the "World Famous Storyologist" and former Ringling Bros. clown Kenny Mikey, as her bumbling assistant

A Culture Shock Miami outdoor stage with exciting local artists including:
– Nuttin’ Butta Sandwich children’s band
– Teen DJs from P.A.T.H. Preserving,  Archiving, & Teaching Hip Hop, Inc.
– 21st Century Steel Band
– Local schools and performing arts groups

Dancers, musicians, theater shows, John Paul Jebian, American Sign Language Storyteller, and much more!

Get creative with inclusive art projects from Arts for Learning; and featuring glow in the dark "Zot Artz – Arts for All" adaptive painting and printmaking with special guest artist / inventor Dwayne Szot and Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces.

Free give-aways, fun food, Saber Tooth Slide, rock wall, strolling entertainers, costumed characters, balloon artists and face painters.

Art exhibit and awards; community resources for families offering helpful information, in-person assistance, support and literature. It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The All Kids Included Family Arts Festival is designed to be inclusive for children and families of all abilities. The facility is accessible; assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters and large print and Braille program information will be available. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, please contact Dana Sorensen, 786-573-5300, boxoffice@smdcac.org, at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

South Miami FIAT’s Venetian Masquerade 4/13/13

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South Miami FIAT’s Venetian Masquerade
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
venetian-masquerade_invitationsSouth Miami FIAT
17220 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33157
Eventbrite Link

Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar will be tantalizing taste buds of guests attending South Miami FIAT’s Venetian Masquerade this Saturday, April 13th. Chef Adrianne promises to create an Italian dish that will leave attendees wanting more.

“I always look forward to events that inspire me to create something new,” said Adrianne Calvo, chef and owner of the acclaimed Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar. “With Venetian Masquerade I’ll get to have a lot of fun creating a new Italian dish that speaks sexy, opulent, and classic,” continued Calvo.

Presented by South Miami FIAT, Venetian Masquerade will unveil the new, highly anticipated FIAT 500 Abarth Cabrio. In keeping with all things Italian, the masquerade theme will set the stage for an evening of intrigue, fantasy and mystery as guests will be greeted with a Venetian mask. Guests will spend the evening enjoying music, complimentary cocktails provided by Diplomatico Rum and Iceberg Vodka, as well as the culinary magic by Chef Adrianne.

The Venetian Masquerade will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at South Miami FIAT located at 17220 South Dixie Highway from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free to attend, but RSVP is required by calling (305) 456-1381 or visiting http://fiat500abarthlaunch.eventbrite.com/.

Southland Mall Presents Their Weekly “Festive Fridays” Series 4/5/13

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Southland Mall Presents Their Weekly “Festive Fridays” Series
Friday, 04/05/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Southland4Southland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link

Every Friday, Cutler Bay residents are invited to enjoy an evening of special performances with their family and friends at Southland Mall from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Southland Mall has partnered with local schools to celebrate diversity, culture and the arts inside the mall’s Center Court.

Below is a list of events for the month of April:

•April 5th – Richmond Heights Middle School will present an art exhibition featuring original pieces created by their students. They are also showcasing a variety of animals from Zoo Miami in an effort to share information about their Zoology Magnet Program.

•April 12th – Palm Glades Preparatory Academy will feature a performance by their step group, cheer squad, flagettes and hip hop dancers.

•April 19th – Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts will present a special performance by their orchestra and jazz band.

•April 26th – Dancers from “Belly Dancing by Shayna” will provide dance lessons and the National Karate’s “Team Shendo” will present a live tutorial of martial arts moves.

“Festive Fridays” are free events that are open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info(at)thinkpeacock(dot)com.

The Miami Symphony Orchestra presents An Appalachian Spring 4/7/13

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The Miami Symphony Orchestra presents An Appalachian Spring
Sunday, 04/07/2013, 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Appalachian-Spring-Miami-Diario-ad1South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211th Street,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link

Concertmaster Daniel Andai takes to the podium to lead The Miami Symphony Orchestra in An Appalachian Spring! For tickets please call (305) 275-5666 or visit www.themiso.org.

Florida Renaissance Festival to transform Miami’s Cauley Square Historic Village 3/30/13

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Florida Renaissance Festival to transform Miami’s Cauley Square Historic Village
Saturday, 03/30/2013, 10:00 am – 07:30 pm
Knights-Florida-Renaissance-FestivalCauley Square Historic Village
22400 Old Dixie Hwy Miami,
Miami, Florida 33170
Webpage Link

A fairy tale’s spell is set to embark upon Miami’s Cauley Square Historic Village when the Florida Renaissance Festival returns on March 30 to April 14, 2013. While entering the magical kingdom of the Florida Renaissance Festival, patrons will experience the Days of Yore, indulge in entertainment fun from the renaissance period, satisfy their medieval palate with authentic food fare and drinks followed by rides, and games of skill and chance.

During the renaissance weekends, guests will also enjoy jousting tournaments by The Freelancers; sword fights by Buckle and Swash; widely popular high energy comedy stunt show Kamikaze Fireflies; magical illusions by Issac Fawlkes; Masala Gypsy Dancers; musical duo sensation Iron Hill Vagabonds; memorizing glassblowing demonstrations by Historical Glassworks, Royal Quest (interactive mystery and treasure hunt) and much more.

Back due to popular demand, Predators Unlimited show, showcasing exotic animals, such as tigers, lions, black bears, alligator and crocodiles, monkeys and snakes. The show is highly entertaining delivering an important educational aspect of the renaissance period in which the audience learns about each animal, their background, and their role during the 16th century.

The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by the nationally acclaimed Bobby Rodriguez Productions and strives to create an entertaining and cultural experience for adults and children alike. The sponsors of the Florida Renaissance Festival include Warsteiner Beer and Coca-Cola.

The Florida Renaissance Festival at Miami’s Cauley Square Historic Village will be open weekends beginning March 30th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. until April 14th. Prices range from $20.00 for adults and $7 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $39 (valid all three weekends) and group ticket discounts are also offered.

The Florida Renaissance Festival is a 16th Century production featuring more than 100 costumed performers, eight stages with continuous entertainment and 20 stage acts from around the world. For more information visit: www.ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download our new festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the medieval method: 1-800-3-REN-FES.

Great Egg Safari at Zoo Miami 3/30/13-3/31/13

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Great Egg Safari at Zoo Miami
Saturday, 03/30/2013, 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
eggsafarilogoZoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link

Join us at our annual Great Egg Safari on Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. It’s a magical day at Zoo Miami with continuous egg safaris, fun activities, the Easter Bunny and more for kids 12 and under. Our animals will also get special treats in honor of the holiday.

Live at Birdland Featuring The Birdland Big Band

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Live at Birdland Featuring The Birdland Big Band
birdlandSunday, February 17, 7pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, FL 33189

$45- $25

Directed by Tommy Igoe.

This dynamic new ensemble, straight from the jazz mecca of the Big Apple, provides and unforgettable musical event that goes beyond the traditional and sets the standard for the 21st-century jazz orchestra. Featuring New York’s finest musicians and directed by Tommy Igoe, Live at Birdland surprises and delights audiences of all ages.  For tickets or information, visit smdcac.org or call 786.573.5300.

Info Courtesy Jazz & Blues Florida

Southland Mall introduces “Festive Fridays” alongside Student Performers from the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts 2/8/13

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Southland Mall introduces “Festive Fridays” alongside Student Performers from the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Friday, 02/08/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Southland-MallSouthland Mall
20505 S Dixie Hwy.,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link

“Festive Fridays” will become a new tradition at Southland Mall: every Friday, from 6:00- 8:00 p.m., mall patrons are invited to enjoy entertaining cultural performances and activities organized by local schools and organizations. To kick off this new weekly event series, the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts will present special student performances inside Southland Mall’s Center Court.

The official launch of “Festive Fridays” on February 8th will feature student performers from the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts (11700 SW 216th St., Goulds, FL 33170). There will be a live performance by their magnet program’s orchestra and jazz band followed by a group of “Spoken Word” performers. Mall patrons will have the opportunity to learn about the multi-disciplined visual and performing arts program offered at the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts while enjoying a preview of their most prominent student performers.

“We hope this will promote an appreciation for culture and arts within our community while promoting some of our best local talent. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy these free events every Friday and start off their weekend with a pop of culture!” said Maggie Anzardo, Marketing Director for Southland Mall.

“Festive Fridays” are free events that will be open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info@thinkpeacock.com or call 305-926-9340.

The Singing Miamians of Pinecrest in Concert 11/3/12

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The Singing Miamians of Pinecrest in Concert
November 3, 2012, 7:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
$35-$15
 
The Singing Miamians of Pinecrest are a Barbershop Harmony Chorus, dedicated to quality singing and vocal harmony. The group helps men both young and old, to sing for the fun of it, in that unique American art form: Barbershop Harmony.
 
One of the chapter’s pet projects is to work with music educators throughout Miami-Dade County in conjunction with middle and high school students, giving a greater appreciation of Barbershop a cappella singing, in our annual Youth Music Festivals.

The Greater Miami Youth Symphony Presents Holiday Festival Concerts 12/6/12

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The Greater Miami Youth Symphony Presents Holiday Festival Concerts
December 16, 2012, 3:00pm and 6:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Sunday, December 16 (Mainstage)
 
3pm – Young Mozarts, Young Sousas, Concert/Jazz Band, Concert Orchestra
6pm – String Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra
 
Tickets – $11-$21. Special package deal available if attending both concerts. Discounts for youth and senors.
 
The Greater Miami Youth Symphony, founded in 1958, will showcase six performing ensembles over two concerts on December 16. Join us for an exciting performance of holiday, classical, and jazz selections guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!

South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 4/7/13

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South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
April 7, 2013, 4:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
$66, $56, $36, $21
 
Copland – Appalachian Spring
Strauss – Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon
Mozart – Symphony No. 35 K 385 in D major (Haffner)
 
Nuno Antunes – Clarinet
Adrian Morejon – Bassoon
Daniel Andai – Conductor

The Miami Symphony Orchestras Presents A VALENTINE preView 2/10/13

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The Miami Symphony Orchestras Presents A VALENTINE preView
February 10, 2013, 4:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
$66, $56, $36, $21
 
Janacek – Jealousy
Webern – Passacaglia op. 1
Wagner – Prelude & Liebestod from Tristan & Isolde
 
Eduardo Marturet – Conductor

The Miami Symphony Orchestra Presents Aranjuez for Haro 3/2/13

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The Miami Symphony Orchestra Presents Aranjuez for Haro !!!
March 2, 2013, 8:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
$66, $56, $36, $21
 
Ravel – Mother Goose Suite
Rodrigo – Concierto de Aranjuez (for Harp and Orchestra)
Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 4 op. 90 in A major ("Italian")
Kristi Shade – Harp
Eduardo Marturet – Conductor

The Miami Symphony Orchestra Presents Divertimento 11/11/12

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The Miami Symphony Orchestra Presents Divertimento
November 11, 2012, 4:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Revueltas – 8 X Radio
Schoenberg – Chamber Symphony No. 1 op. 9
Mozart – Divertimento in D K136
Haydn – Concerto for Violoncello in C major
 
Joshua Dos Santos – Conductor
TBA – Cello

Freckleface Strawberry 1/26/13

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Freckleface Strawberry
January 26, 2013, 11:00am
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
$10
 
Freckleface Strawberry is just like every other girl — except she has bright red hair and something worse…FRECKLES! Based on the beloved bestselling book by celebrated actress Julianne Moore, this wonderful musical adaptation takes you inside the book’s pages with Freckleface and friends as they learn to love the skin they’re in.
 
Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles — from scrubbing them with soap, to caking on makeup or wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize it’s her under the mask? Will Freckleface be brave enough to finally face her complexion in the mirror? With the help of her loveable friends, Freckleface learns that everyone is different – and that’s what makes everyone special! Fun music, awesome dancing and a freckleface full of laughs make this fun for all ages . . . freckles or not!

The All Kids Included Family Festival 5/4/13

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The All Kids Included Family Festival
May 4, 2013, 10:00am-5:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
FREE
 
The 7th Annual All Kids Included Family Festival provides a full day in May of activities and cultural experiences for children with and without disabilities. The annual festival draws more than five thousand kids and families from across Miami-Dade County for a day of live entertainment, interactive arts activities and community resources for parents.  Each component of the festival is designed to be accessible, utilizing technology such as Braille, guided tours, ASL interpretation and Shadow Interpreted Theater. 

Moona Luna’s Piñata Party Halloween Concert 10/28/12

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Moona Luna’s Piñata Party Halloween Concert
October 28, 2012, 1:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
$10
 
Come dressed in costume! Its a pre Halloween party!
 
Moona Luna is a musical project brought to you by the Latin-Alternative group Pistolera. Inspired by the birth of her first child—during the making of the last album—lead singer and songwriter Sandra Velasquez brings audiences family-friendly songs in Spanish and English.
 
Set to Mexican folk-rooted melodies and dancing accordion progressions, Moona Luna offers a celebration of the exuberance of youth with stomp-along fun for all ages!
 
“The bilingual Brooklyn quartet proves singer Sandra Velasquez’s theory that “whenever you have an accordion and a cowbell, there’s a celebration! ” – Time Out New York Kids.

Connie James The Great American Songbook 5/24/13-5/26/13

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Connie James "The Great American Songbook"
May 24, 2013, 8:30pm
May 25, 2013, 8:30pm & 10:30pm
May 26, 2013, 3:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
$25 in advance, $30 day of show
 
It’s not your mother’s “Great American Songbook.” Connie James sings songs from George Gershwin and Cole Porter to James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Chakkah Kahn and more! So, it’s the “Great American Songbook” and then some!
 
Over the past 20 years singer/actress Connie James has spent much of her time as a famed club and studio singer in New York. She visits south Miami-Dade for this one weekend of performances that will delight you.

Hot Clubs of San Francisco Postcards from Gypsyland 4/26/13-4/27/13

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Hot Clubs of San Francisco Postcards from Gypsyland
April 26, 2013, 8:30 pm
April 27, 2013, 8:30pm & 10:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, FL 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
The Gypsy Swing band of accomplished and versatile musicians from San Francisco celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France with style and panache! The Hot Club of San Francisco borrows the instrumentation of violin, bass and guitars from the original Hot Club while breathing new life into the music with innovative arrangements of classic tunes and original compositions from the group’s superb lead guitarist Paul Mehling. Featuring the amazing violin of twice Grammy Award winner Evan Price and a swinging rhythm section.
 
Table seating in the Black Box Theater for the Cabaret Series is for patrons who choose to purchase food or beverage.

Rene Marie Experiment In Truth 1/25/13-1/27/13

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Rene Marie Experiment In Truth
January 25, 2013, 8:30pm
January 26, 2013, 8:30pm & 10:30pm
January 27, 2013, 3:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
René Marie, the award-winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel. She is a fierce independent songstress who started her career in her 40s. Don’t miss this beautiful voice, with an inspirational message, especially for women.
 
Table seating in the Black Box Theater for the Cabaret Series is for patrons who choose to purchase food or beverage.

Broadway Unplugged 3/29/13-3/30/13

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Broadway Unplugged
March 29, 2013, 8:30pm
March 30, 2013, 8:30pm & 10:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
$25 in advance, $30 day of show
 
We are dimming the lights and toning down the razzle dazzle with some of Broadway’s hottest performers in an intimate evening packed with songs from some of the most electrifying shows to hit the Great White Way in recent decades with Broadway stars Andy Señor and Henry Gainza.  Hear songs from musicals like Rent, American Idiot and Hair stripped down for this acoustic night of raw and sexy talent.
 
Table seating in the Black Box Theater for the Cabaret Series is for patrons who choose to purchase food or beverage.

Broadway Songbook 12/28/12

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Broadway Songbook
December 28, 2012, 8:30 pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Miami, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
$25 in advance, $30 day of show
 
Be prepared to be inspired, spending an evening with Miami’s own Broadway stars Andy Señor
and Henry Gainza singing songs from their songbooks, sharing stories and anecdotes about their careers in the theater business while fulfilling on their Broadway dreams! Hear the songs that took them from Miami to Broadway in an intimate evening filled with songs from some of the most exciting shows on and off Broadway!
 
Table seating in the Black Box Theater for the Cabaret Series is for patrons who choose to purchase food or beverage.

Siempre Flamenco FlamenJazz Jam 2/22/13-2/24/13

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Siempre Flamenco FlamenJazz Jam
February 22, 2013, 8:30pm
February 23, 2013, 8:30pm and 10:30pm
February 24, 2013, 3:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
$25 in advance, $30 day of show
 
Siempre Flamenco will return with a new installment of the popular FlamenJazz Jam. The heat and passion of flamenco and the cool licks of jazz make way for an exciting journey of musical dialogue, exploring connections between the two musical genres.
 
Table seating in the Black Box Theater for the Cabaret Series is for patrons who choose to purchase food or beverage

Siempre Flamenco: Cafe Cantante 11/16/12-11/18/12

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Siempre Flamenco: Cafe Cantante
November 16, 2012, 8:30pm
November 17, 2012, 8:30pm & 10:30pm
November 18, 2012, 3:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org 
 
Siempre Flamenco will present "Cafe Cantante", a traditional flamenco show with 3 dancers and 3 musicians. The deep emotions that emanate from flamenco song unite with the intricate fury of dance in a unique performance that will exhilarate audiences in an intimate and up-close experience.
 
Table seating in the Black Box Theater for the Cabaret Series is for patrons who choose to purchase food or beverage.

Pedro Alfonso: South American Fusion 4/5/13-4/6/13

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Pedro Alfonso: South American Fusion
April 5, 2013, 8:30pm
April 6, 2013, 8:30pm & 10:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Virtuoso Cuban musician Pedro Alfonso, who has played with the likes of Gloria Estefan, Shakira and Juanes, presents a musical journey around the world like never before. Alfonso and his extraordinary group of musicians create a variety of styles and rhythms taking the audience on an unforgettable journey with soundtracks of blues, tango, son Cubano, alpes traditional music, Latin bits and much more.

Pedro Alfonso: Violin and Comedy 3/1/13-3/2/13

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Pedro Alfonso: Violin and Comedy
March 1, 2013, 8:30 pm
March 2, 2013, 8:30pm and 10:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Virtuoso Cuban musician Pedro Alfonso, who has played with the likes of Gloria Estefan, Shakira and Juanes, presents a musical journey around the world like never before. Alfonso and his extraordinary group of musicians create a variety of styles and rhythms taking the audience on an unforgettable journey with soundtracks of blues, tango, son Cubano, alpes traditional music, Latin bits and much more.

Pedro Alfonso: Tango Concept 2/1/12-2/2/13

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Pedro Alfonso: Tango Concept
February 1, 2013, 8:30 pm
Febraury 2, 2013, 8:30pm and 10:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Virtuoso Cuban musician Pedro Alfonso, who has played with the likes of Gloria Estefan, Shakira and Juanes, presents a musical journey around the world like never before. Alfonso and his extraordinary group of musicians create a variety of styles and rhythms taking the audience on an unforgettable journey with soundtracks of blues, tango, son Cubano, alpes traditional music, Latin bits and much more.

Pedro Alfonso: Flamenco Spanish Heritage 1/4/13-1/5/13

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Pedro Alfonso: Flamenco Spanish Heritage
January 4, 2013, 8:30pm
January 5, 2013, 8:30pm and 10:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Virtuoso Cuban musician Pedro Alfonso, who has played with the likes of Gloria Estefan, Shakira and Juanes, presents a musical journey around the world like never before. Alfonso and his extraordinary group of musicians create a variety of styles and rhythms taking the audience on an unforgettable journey with soundtracks of blues, tango, son Cubano, alpes traditional music, Latin bits and much more.

A Chorus Line 3/17/13

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A Chorus Line
March 17, 2013, 3:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Sunday, March 17, 3pm (Mainstage)
$65-$45
 
Hailing from the glittering streets of Broadway the national tour of A Chorus Line comes to south Miami-Dade!
 
In an empty theater, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for – with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed — to have the chance to dance.  This is A Chorus Line, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line.  Winner of nine Tony Awards®, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, the singular sensation returns for an all new tour.  Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best!

Cabaret Around the World with Pedro Alfonso and Friends 10/5/12-10/6/12

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Cabaret Around the World with Pedro Alfonso and Friends
October 5, 2012, 8:30 pm
October 6, 2013, 8:30pm and 10:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Virtuoso Cuban musician Pedro Alfonso, who has played with the likes of Gloria Estefan, Shakira and Juanes, presents a musical journey around the world like never before. Alfonso and his extraordinary group of musicians create a variety of styles and rhythms taking the audience on an unforgettable journey with soundtracks of blues, tango, son Cubano, alpes traditional music, Latin bits and much more.

Tartuffe 2/8/13-2/9/13

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Tartuffe
February 8, 2013, 8:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Friday, February 8, 8pm (Mainstage)
Saturday, February 9, 3pm & 8pm
$25-$10
 
Written by Molière
Adapted by David Ball
Directed by Jon Kellam
 
The Actor’s Gang, the Los-Angeles based experimental theater company founded by actor/director Tim Robbins (Bull Durham, Shawshank Redemption) brings Moléire’s quick-witted comedy Tartuffe.
 
“Based on the new and freer translation of David Ball — is a terrific blend of the sacred and the profane as it blends some of the traditional commedia dell’arte elements, such as masks, with the zany antics of the Marx Brothers. And still Moliere’s message about the hypocrisy of overly religious piety rings loud and clear for all ages and times, including our own” – The Hollywood Reporter

Asolo Repertory Theatre The Tragedy of Macbeth 10/12/12

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Asolo Repertory Theatre’s "The Tragedy of Macbeth"
October 12, 2012, 8:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Friday, October 12, 8pm
$15-$10
 
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Stephanie Fleishmann & Dmitry Troyanovsky
Directed by Dmitry Troyanovsky
 
Macbeth by the acclaimed Sarasota-based Asolo Repertory Theatre offers young people the opportunity to see this Shakespeare classic in a contemporary shortened format. Tempted by the prophecies of three witches, Macbeth’s ambition to be King of Scotland leads him into a world of evil, deceit, and murder. Shakespeare’s classic masterpiece gets a powerful and imaginative new look in this 60-minute adaptation. Performed with Shadow Interpretation (actors are “shadowed” by ASL interpreters).

Maestros In Concert 4/4/13

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Maestros In Concert
April 4, 2013, 8:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Thursday, April 4, 8pm (Mainstage)
$30-$10
 
Considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement, percussionist Zakir Hussain performs in Maestros in Concert featuring Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, a world-renowned Santoor (Indian folk instrument) player. The preeminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time, Zakir Hussain delivers brilliant performances that have established him as a national treasure in his native India and easily one of the world’s most esteemed and influential musicians.

U.S. Army Field Band 4/18/13

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U.S. Army Field Band
April 18, 2013, 8:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Thursday, April 18, 2013, 8pm (Mainstage)
FREE
Tickets available March 16
 
This is the official touring musical representative of the U.S. Army. As a distinguished member of Congress aptly described the band, “It is a great instrument for stirring patriotic emotions.” A music critic for the Boston Globe called a Field Band performance “a cause to stand up and cheer.”

Red Baraat 3/23/13

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Red Baraat
March 23, 2013, 8:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
The nine piece Brooklyn-based band Red Baraat team up with South Florida’s Latin jammers the Spam Allstars for a thrilling evening of world music that will have audiences musically trotting the globe and dancing in the aisles. The Village Voice calls Red Baraat “…a fiery blend of raucous Indian bhangra and funky New Orleans brass. The result, needless to say, is completely riotous, a blustery groove machine…”
 
Spam Allstars blend improvisational electronic elements and turntables with Latin, funk, hip hop and dub to create what they call an electronic descarga.  It’s not a known genre.  It’s hard to describe.  It attracts many types of people. But as they look out and see people dancing salsa, next to break-dancers, and festival-goers driving for hours to catch a show — they know something very special is going on.

Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band 3/9/13

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Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band
March 09, 2013, 8:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Saturday, March 9, 8pm (Mainstage)
$35-$15
Tickets go on sale October 30
 
Jazz Master Eddie Palmieri, known for his charismatic power and bold innovative drive, has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of Salsa and Latin Jazz orchestras. With a discography that includes 36 titles, Palmieri has been awarded Nine Grammy Awards. He has been called, "The Sun of Latin Music" The mark he’s carved on the history of Latin music goes unquestioned. Part icon and part perfectionist, elder statesman Palmieri is, without a doubt, the consummate musician

Live At Birdland 2/17/13

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Live At Birdland
February 17, 2013, 7:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Sunday, February 17, 7pm (Mainstage)
$45-$25
 
This dynamic new ensemble, straight from the jazz mecca of the Big Apple, provides an unforgettable musical event that goes beyond the traditional and sets the standard for the 21st-century jazz orchestra. World music is explored from every corner of the globe to surprise and delight audiences of all ages while infusing the best of American jazz with excitement that hasn’t been seen in decades. Featuring New York’s finest musicians and directed by one of the world’s greatest drummers, The Birdland Big Band has become NYC’s most popular weekly musical attraction. Time Out New York said the group is “A completely unique NYC experience. There isn’t another band like this anywhere… a music experience you simply must witness.”

Filter 2/16/13

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Filter
February 16, 2013, 8:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Saturday, February 16, 8pm (Mainstage)
$30-$10
 
Known for fusing his classical music roots with a myriad of soundscapes Haitian-American artist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) has carried a reputation for himself as a passionately innovative composter, performer, violinist and band leader. Roumain teams up with members of the Sphinx Symphony, a unique Detroit-based all Black and Latino orchestra comprised of top professionals from around the country.
 
“With styling reminiscent of Terrence Trent d’Arby and Lenny Kravitz, DBR combines a rock-star persona with a musical approach that does for amplified violin what Jimi Hendrix did for the electric guitar.” – The Australian

Sweet Honey In The Rock 1/26/13

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Sweet Honey In The Rock
January 26, 2013, 8:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Saturday, January 26, 8pm (Mainstage)
$35-$10
 
Sweet Honey In The Rock, the internationally-renowned, all-female Grammy-Award winning a cappella singing group. Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African American legacy and traditions, Sweet Honey In The Rock possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of Blues, spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, Hip Hop, ancient lullabies, and jazz. The performance includes an ASL interpreter.
 
This performance is made possible with the cooperation of Dress for Success.

Seraphic Fire Silent night 12/9/12

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Seraphic Fire Silent night
December 9, 2012, 7:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Sunday, December 9, 7pm (Mainstage)
$30-$15
 
A spectacular holiday program by South Florida’s acclaimed “All Star” ensemble of professional chorale singers. Seraphic Fire was recently nominated for two Grammy Awards! Get your tickets now because their concerts sell out quickly.

Asleep at the Wheel 11/17/12

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Asleep at the Wheel
November 17, 2012, 8:00pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Fl 33189
www.smdcac.org
 
Saturday, November 17, 8pm (Mainstage)
$35-$15
 
The famed nine-time Grammy-winning western-swing, boogie, and roots-music outfit that’s played with the likes of Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, Merle Haggard and many others to the delight of country music fans for more than 40 years. Don’t miss this concert with the Kings of Texas swing!
 
And read what The Miami Herald said about the Jessie Jackson Band: “Jackson is a gifted singer/songwriter, adept at Dylanesque streams of consciousness and Leonard Cohenesque ballads of blue…Jackson has the stylistic range and adroit wordplay of a Beck or Joni Mitchell, and a timeless sensibility

Event Planners Zoo Miami Safari Sneak Peek and the Deering Estate at Cutler 10/10/12

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Event Planners Zoo Miami’s Safari Sneak Peek and the Deering Estate at Cutler
Metro Zoo 04 152October 10, 2012, at 9 a.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 S.W. 152 Street
Miami, FL  33177-1499

Reservations are required to attend. Please call or email Terry Mallo, Special Events Manager, to reserve your spot at 305-251-0400, ext. 84939, or mallot@miamidade.gov.

Are you an event planner who wants to give your clients that once-in-a-lifetime experience? If you’re looking for that unique, yet fun and elegant venue to plan an event for your clients, look no further.  You found it at Zoo Miami!  And now you can also experience the uniqueness of nearby Deering Estate at Cutler – all in one day; all free!

Whether an elegant reception or wedding, corporate team-building session, company picnic, or special gathering for friends and family, Zoo Miami and the Deering Estate at Cutler offer the perfect spot – day or night, indoor or out.

Join Zoo Miami’s Group Sales Team as we take you on a complimentary “Safari Sneak Peek” showcasing exotic event locations throughout our zoo!  Visit the most beautiful and popular areas in which to host an event – with wild animals and lush vegetation as your background.  Your visit will also include:

• Complimentary zoo admission
• Guided tram tour
• Monorail all-day pass
• Light refreshments
• Exciting raffles
• 10% discount at concessions & gift shop valid on October 10, 2012
• 10 free zoo passes if you book within six months of your visit
The first 10 people who sign up for Safari Sneak Peek will get a free tour of the Deering Estate at Cutler after the zoo experience. The visit includes:

• Free transportation by van from Zoo Miami to the Deering Estate at Cutler
• Introduction to Deering Estate at Cutler staff who will describe the facility’s  
   event venues
• Free lunch courtesy of the Mango Café at the Fruit & Spice Park
• A guided tour of the facility
• Transportation back to Zoo Miami at 2 p.m.
 
Give us a try.  We guarantee you’ll be glad you did!  We look forward to meeting and seeing you at our wonderful and unique facilities!

Free Admission at The Deering Estate’s Fee-Free P.L.A.Y. Days 8/18/12 – 9/15/12

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Free Admission at The Deering Estate’s Fee-Free P.L.A.Y. Days
Saturday, August 18th, 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, September 15th, 10 am – 4 pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157

The Deering Estate at Cutler will offer free admission to all guests on Saturday, August 18th and Saturday, September 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as part of the annual Fee-Free “P.L.A.Y.” Days.

Guests can enjoy complimentary admission as well as hands on eco-art activities, science discovery programs, and historic house tours – all for free! The GroveHouse Artists Exhibit will also be on display through August 31st in the Richmond Cottage and Stone House. Spend the entire day and have a picnic on the main lawn facing Biscayne Bay!

The Fee-Free “P.L.A.Y.” Days were created to honor the Deering Estate’s partner organizations and the community. On Saturday, August 18th we will honor teachers and environmental educators and on Saturday, September 15th we will honor the Scouts. The entire public can enjoy a variety of programs and activities – all for free!

Programs & activities scheduled for Saturday, August 18th include:
Historic House Tours at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm.
Yoga demonstration at 10:30 am on the main lawn with Zamanta Archibold who teaches Vinyasa Yoga at the Deering Estate.

Rain Barrel & Water Conservation Workshop from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm in the Pump House Classroom. The workshop is Free. If you wish to complete a rain barrel to take home, you must register and pay by August 16, 2012. The rain barrel cost is $40.00. Register Now! For more information please contact Barbara McAdam 305-248-3311 ext. 245 or bmcadam@ufl.edu. The Rain Barrel & Conservation Workshop is presented by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences, Miami-Dade County Cooperative Extension Service, and the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program.
“Book Nook by the Bay” Program from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Education Booth. Theme: Environmental Education; Activity:specimen observations through microscopes, slides and hands-on activities.

Children’s Poetry Workshop with Literary Artist-in-Residence Mia Leonin from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm in the Carriage House Classroom. Recommended for children ages 8-12 and their parents.

Food and beverages will be available for an additional fee. Food for purchase will be provided by Crepemaker and the Deering Estate Foundation.

We invite our guests to “P.L.A.Y.” – Preservation, Learning, Adventure, Year-Round – and enjoy the many tours, educational programs, and special events that the Estate has to offer.

Family Fun Day 5/26/12

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Family Fun Day
May 26th, 2012, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Brighter Futures for Families Christian Academy
18901 SW 106th Ave, Suite 123
Miami, FL 33157

Cutler Bay Business Center on Marlin Road directly across the Bj’s.

Bringing our Community together by honoring our Family and Friends to a day full of fun.
Enrolling Now
*Summer Camp
*Fall Preschool
*Fall After School
*Dance Classes

Learning and growing God’s Way

Empowered Parents/Healthy Childre

Phone number 305-233-6037

Sunburst Beauty Pageant 3/24/12

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Sunburst Beauty Pageant
March 24th, 11am
Southland Mall Center Court
20505 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33189
www.mysouthlandmall.com

Sunburst Beauty Pageant – March 24th

As featured on National TV! Sunburst Pageant & Model Search is returning to Southland Mall on Saturday, March 24th at 11am!
Be sure to sign up the little ones today! Pageant is open to both boys and girls. Everyone receives a trophy and a crown!
For more information visit www.sunburstbeauty.com or call (352) 429-4924.

Southland Mall…the place to Shop, Dine, and Play in Cutler Bay, FL!

South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Presents FlamenJazz Jam 3/16-18/12

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South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Presents FlamenJazz Jam
Friday, March 16, 8:30pm
Saturday, March 17, 8:30pm
Sunday, March 18, 3:30pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, FL

$20 in advance and $25 at the door
For information call 786.573.5300
or visit www.smdcac.org
For tickets call 786-573-5300 or
visit www.smdcac.org

South Miami Dade-Cultural Arts Center and Siempre Flamenco present FlamenJazz Jam. In this musical performance, Guitarist Paco Fonta teams up with jazz vibraphonist Richard Sprinze for an exciting journey of musical dialogue, exploring connections between the two musical genres. The heat and passion of flamenco and the cool licks of jazz both share improvisation as an important element in their musical traditions, thus the concept of a FlamenJazz Jam. Flamenco dancer Celia Fonta and Flamenco/Contemporary dancer Paola Escobar will join the musicians adding their individual interpretations and improvisations. Don’t miss this vibrant performance!

SMDCAC and Tigertail Present James Cotton Superharp 3/17/12

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SMDCAC and Tigertail Present James Cotton, “Superharp”
Pre-show Blues & BBQ with Harvey’s Smokehouse BBQ
Saturday, March 17, 8pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
More Info

$35, $25, $15 ($5 tickets CultureShockmiami.com)
$5 off orchestra level seats for students seniors and active military service members

Pre-show Blues and BBQ on The Plaza with Harvey’s Smokehouse BBQ
5:30pm-7:30pm
$15 (Contact SMDCAC’s Box Office for BBQ tickets)

Grammy Award-winner James Cotton with a blast-furnace sound, a larger-than-life personality, and massive fame, “Mr. Superharp” is a blues giant in every aspect. The New York Times adds, “Cotton helped define modern blues harmonica with his moaning, wrenching phrases and his train-whistle wails.”

Jump A Roos Southland Mall Grand Opening Event 9/23/11

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Friday, September 23rd, 2011 from 5pm-9pm
Jump A Roos
Southland Mall
Cutler Bay, Florida

Jump A Roos, located in Southland Mall, Cutler Bay, Florida is excited to announce its Grand Opening Event in conjunction with Zoo Miami. Jump A Roos is Miami-Dade’s largest indoor inflatable play and party center and features seven inflatable obstacle courses, slides and premium jumping games and four private party rooms.

The event is open to the public and the admission revenue will be donated to Zoo Miami’s Foundation. The Zoo is also promoting the event as its first Member’s Night Out.

“Zoo Miami members are a special community and we are focused on increasing the value of their membership,” said Danny Elfenbein, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community Development at the Zoological Society of Florida. “The Annual Pass not only gives you unlimited access to the zoo, but family friendly benefits like we are offering through this event.”

Added Jump A Roos owner Greg Fefferman, “Zoo Miami’s nearby locale, common customer demographic and unparalleled reputation made them the perfect partner for our Grand Opening Event.”

Activities will include, animal encounters from the Children’s Zoo, wild interactive activities from the Zoo and class demos from Music Together and Shine on Kids Yoga. Jump A Roos will also be giving member and party discounts and raffle prizes including membership passes and birthday parties.

“We are thrilled to offer a safe, affordable, fun, clean and indoor activity for the children of our community,” Fefferman added.