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HamacaS, A Project by Liene Bosquê 2/8/20 – 3/2/20

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HamacaS, A Project by Liene Bosquê
Saturday, 02/08/2020 – 03/29/2020 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is presenting “HamacaS,” a socially engaged project by Liene Bosquê, coordinated by Ana Clara Silva, on view from February 8 through March 29, 2020. HamacaS explores the cultural dissonance and emotional displacement experienced by immigrants in the United States. The project consists of an interactive installation at the museum that will be activated through collective hammock weaving sessions and workshops. The project will offer a critical and expansive conversation around immigration with communities in Miami. As an integral part of the project, HamacaS will continue to develop and be presented throughout different locations in Miami after its inaugural run at MOCA North Miami.

HamacaS reconsiders the relational meaning of site and place for a group of people that both occupy several spaces at once and are rendered invisible in this country. The project asks us to imagine how immigrants carry place with them across borders and barriers. What purpose can a collective, shared space have for members of a community that is both villainized and erased at the same time? HamacaS is meant to act as a safe space for dialogue, debate, and understanding through engaging in making––the space between the hand and the mind that offers respite.

Liene Bosquê is a visual artist and art educator based in Miami. Bosquê’s artworks have been exhibited in museums and galleries in the United States, at MoMA PS1 in New York, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago, among other places. In 2016, she received the Emerging Artist Fellowship from the Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens, where she presented her first public sculpture. Recently, Bosquê was an artist in residence at Queens Museum’s ArtBuilt residency in New York, where she started the socially engaged project, HamacaS. Her work has been included in international exhibitions in Brazil, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, and South Korea; at places such as Museu de Historia Natural in Lisbon, Museu de Arte de Ribeirão Preto, and Sesc in São Paulo.

HamacaS is funded by The Ellies, Miami’s visual arts awards, presented by Oolite Arts as well as the WaveMaker Grants program presented by Locust Projects, and is supported by The55project.

The project will maintain public hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The artist will be onsite on 2/8, 2/9, 2/15, 2/16, 2/29, 3/1, 3/7, 3/8, 3/21, 3/22, 3/28 and 3/29 and welcomes the public to come participate.

On Wednesday, March 11, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., there will be a screening of 16mm film and digital video on the subject of weaving and culture surrounding this age-old craft. Screening to be followed by HamacaS artist Liene Bosquê and project coordinator Ana Clara Silva in conversation. The event is free and open to the public.

Guests are invited to a closing reception on Sunday, March 29 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Meet Audrey Wright Peterman, Writer and Environmentalist, during Her Memoir Book Launch and Signing of “From My Jamaican Gully to the World,” at History Fort Lauderdale 2/4/20

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Meet Audrey Wright Peterman, Writer and Environmentalist, during Her Memoir Book Launch and Signing of “From My Jamaican Gully to the World,” at History Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 02/04/2020 – 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will honor the contributions and creativity of our African American community during its annual Black History Month celebration. This year’s events will include the global launch/book signing of “From My Jamaican Gully to the World,” a memoir, by writer and environmentalist Audrey Wright Peterman on Tuesday, February 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Living on their sailboat at Cooley’s Marina just west of History Fort Lauderdale, Audrey Peterman and her husband Frank wrote and spoke prolifically for seven years about the environmental challenges and opportunities facing South Florida and the nation. The Petermans have been advocates for the protection of America’s National Parks and publicly-owned lands for more than two decades. They have successfully challenged land managers and successive administrations to do more to include Americans of color as visitors, employees and supporters. In “From My Jamaican Gully to the World,” Peterman writes about the formative influences in the Jamaican countryside that gave her the confidence to continue to work to make change in the environmental sector. Going back to her roots, Peterman delves into “old time” Jamaica in a way that will delight audiences that remember those day and intrigue those for whom they are new. The book is a memoir, a history of the environmental movement from the perspective of a Black leader, and a guide to positively influence our response to the climate crisis. Peterman’s efforts have been recognized with various awards including Environmental Hero Award 2000 from Vice President Al Gore and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Outstanding Citizen Advocate Award from the National Parks Conservation Association, (1998) and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Outdoor Afro, (2017.)

Additionally, History Fort Lauderdale will host a Dillard Center for the Arts’ Advanced Placement (AP) student exhibition and sale. Visitors of all ages are also encouraged to view the new “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” permanent exhibit which allows guests to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of narratives and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts a variety of yearly multicultural exhibits highlighting Caribbean, Latinx and women artists sharing their views of history.

The book signing is free. Entry to the show and sale is included with general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under.

To RSVP for the global book launch of Audrey Wright Peterman’s “From My Jamaican Gully to the World,” visit http://bit.ly/AWrightPetermanBook.

For tickets and more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Black History Month – Dillard Center for the Arts Student Art Show and Sale at History Fort Lauderdale 2/2/20

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Black History Month – Dillard Center for the Arts Student Art Show and Sale at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 02/02/2020 – 02/28/2020 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will honor the contributions and creativity of our African American community during its annual Black History Month celebration. This year’s events will include a Dillard Center for the Arts’ Advanced Placement (AP) student exhibition and sale with an opportunity to meet the artists and guest curator/instructor Celestin Joseph on Sunday, February 2, from 1 – 3 p.m.

In addition to History Fort Lauderdale’s annual Black History Month celebration, visitors of all ages will enjoy the new “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” permanent exhibit which allows guests to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of narratives and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts a variety of yearly multicultural exhibits highlighting Caribbean, Latin and women artists sharing their views of history.

Entry to the show and sale is free with general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under.
To RSVP for the Dillard Center for the Arts’ student artist meet and greet, visit http://bit.ly/DillardArtistsMeet2020.

For tickets and more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Forensic Architecture: True to Scale Exhibition 2/20/20

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Forensic Architecture: True to Scale Exhibition
Thursday, 02/20/2020 – 09/27/2020 01:00 pm –
Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $12 adults; $8 seniors and military; $5 students (13–17) and college students (with valid ID); free for MOAD members, MDC students, faculty, and staff, and children 12 and under.

MOAD presents the first major U.S. survey of Forensic Architecture’s extraordinary work uncovering evidence of state and corporate violence.

Comprised of architects, software developers, filmmakers, journalists, lawyers, artists, and scientists, Forensic Architecture is a research agency that uses architectural software and an architectural sensibility to investigate human rights violations.

Forensic Architecture: True to Scale displays the evidence and explains the methodologies behind over a dozen Forensic Architecture investigations. While providing an overview of how advanced techniques such as photogrammetry, audio analysis, augmented reality, 3D modeling, machine learning, and crowd sourcing support their findings, the exhibition considers the complex relationship between a material fact and its representation in the public realm. Amidst what Founding Director Eyal Weizman refers to as the “dark epistemology” of a post-truth media environment, this collection of meticulously researched, carefully analyzed, and conscientiously presented evidence demonstrates that it is both possible and imperative to verify what is really happening in the world around us.

True to Scale includes the first Forensic Architecture investigation in which virtual reality is used to compel accurate witness testimony and recreate a crime scene. Co-produced by MOAD, it corresponds with the core theoretical and practical questions that will be further explored through the museum’s public programming.

In addition to a panel of experts on the architecture of border walls and refugee camps, MOAD will host a series of events that teach Forensic Architecture’s methodologies while laying the groundwork for an investigation of the alleged crimes occurring within a nearby child migrant detention center. Working with a coalition of journalists, activists, architects, and MDC students, the series will bring critical attention to the humanitarian crisis at our borders and the architectural forms that evince devastating social policies.

Forensic Architecture: True to Scale is curated by Sophie Landres. It is made possible by the support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Immersive Technologies in the Arts initiative; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

Forensic Architecture: True to Scale Opening Reception 2/19/20

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Forensic Architecture: True to Scale Opening Reception
Sunday, 03/29/2020 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Presenting the first major U.S. survey of Forensic Architecture’s extraordinary work uncovering evidence of state and corporate violence, join MOAD at MDC for the opening reception of Forensic Architecture: True to Scale, with a special discussion by Forensic Architecture founding director Eyal Weizman.

Comprised of architects, software developers, filmmakers, journalists, lawyers, artists, and scientists, Forensic Architecture is a research agency that uses architectural software and an architectural sensibility to investigate human rights violations.

Forensic Architecture: True to Scale displays the evidence and explains the methodologies behind over a dozen Forensic Architecture investigations. While providing an overview of how advanced techniques such as photogrammetry, audio analysis, augmented reality, 3D modeling, machine learning, and crowd sourcing support their findings, the exhibition considers the complex relationship between a material fact and its representation in the public realm. Amidst what Founding Director Eyal Weizman refers to as the “dark epistemology” of a post-truth media environment, this collection of meticulously researched, carefully analyzed, and conscientiously presented evidence demonstrates that it is both possible and imperative to verify what is really happening in the world around us.

Forensic Architecture: True to Scale is curated by Sophie Landres. It is made possible by the support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Immersive Technologies in the Arts initiative; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

MOCA Moving Images: PARACAS 1/22/20

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MOCA Moving Images: PARACAS
Wednesday, 01/22/2020 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to present a screening of Cecilia Vicuña’s 1983 film, PARACAS, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The screening will be followed by a presentation by Dr. Constantino Manuel Torres on anthropology, shamanism, and the pre-Colombian Paracas culture of the Atacama Desert.

In the film PARACAS, Vicuña animates a 2000-year-old pre-Columbian textile created in the Paracas/Nazca region of Perú. Figures from the ancient textile come to life to perform an imagined ancient ritual in a miniature world created by the artist, set in the poetic universe of a desert transformed into a garden by its ancient inhabitants. Original music was composed and performed specifically for this work by José Pérez de Arce and Claudio Mercado, with chants by Vicuña. The original Paracas textile is in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

Following the film, Dr. Constantino Manuel Torres will speak on the topic of on anthropology, shamanism, and the pre-Colombian Paracas culture of the Atacama Desert. Dr. Constantino Manuel Torres, Professor Emeritus, Art and Art History Department at Florida International University, Miami, has conducted research on the connection between iconography and visionary plant use in ancient cultures of the South Central Andes since 1982. He co-authored “Anadenanthera: Visionary Plant of Ancient South America” (2006), a 4,000-year history of the use of this sacred plant, which led to the study of ayahuasca analogues in South American antiquity. He has been the recipient of four Fulbright Fellowships.

Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day” on Saturday 2/8/20

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Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day”
Saturday, 02/08/2020 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tri-Rail’s Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station
500 Gulf Stream Way,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
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Cost: Free

Enjoy free family fun at Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day” featuring arts and crafts, interactive games, cookie decorating, face painting, live entertainment, costume characters, food trucks and more.

As part of the festivities, 13 rising stars will show off their singing talents as they compete in “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent.” The first-place winner will receive $500, a one-year contract inclusive of a photo shoot with composite cards courtesy of Posche Models & Talent and professional studio and music video recording sessions with MikeSoperMusic and Newborn Studios.

Event goers are encouraged to ride the train to the event. Round-trip fares are only $5 and free for kids 12 and under. The first 200 riders to visit the Tri-Rail booth and present a valid Tri-Rail ticket dated February 8, 2020 will receive a free gift!

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens’ Concerts Under the Stars Presented by The Haller Foundation 1/23/20

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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens’ Concerts Under the Stars Presented by The Haller Foundation
Thursday, 01/23/2020 – 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Bonnet House
900 North Birch Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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The sounds of sweet music will soon be flowing under balmy starlit skies at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens during its Concerts Under the Stars, presented by The Haller Foundation. Taking place on Thursdays, Jan. 23, Feb. 13, March 12 and March 26, 2020 from 6:30–8 p.m., the concerts will showcase some of South Florida’s finest talent.

The magical evenings’ activities happen in and around the house, with the concert performance on the tent-covered veranda beneath the moon and stars, rain or shine (seating is provided.) A wonderful way to start off the evening, guests will enjoy delicious complimentary wine and cheese from 6:30–7 p.m. The parking lot opens at 6 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concerts take place from 7–8 p.m.

Following is the concert schedule:
• Jan. 23: Michael Masci Quartet with Danny Bacher, featuring relaxing jazz music.
• Feb. 13: University of Miami Frost Opera Theater, whose performances reflect the broad range of programming in the 21st century, from Baroque opera to the most progressive works of the current time.
• March 12: Lynn University String Quartet, playing a broad and diverse range of repertoire that mixes contemporary music with the traditional.
• March 26: SOSOS, an acoustic band that bases its music around root instruments such as upright bass, pump organ, banjo, mandolin, djembe, acoustic guitars, drums, and melodica.

The concert series is happening during Bonnet House Museum & Gardens’ 100th anniversary year. One of the oldest homes in South Florida and a popular tourist destination for locals and worldwide visitors alike, the fanciful 35-acre Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is celebrating its 100th anniversary through 2020.

A part of Florida’s unique history, the home was built in 1920 as the winter retreat of the Birch/Bartlett family, and is a delightful blend of art, architecture, history and ecology. The 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum preserves the natural setting of South Florida, situated on what is one of the last examples of a native barrier island habitat in the region.

To purchase tickets, visit www.bonnethouse.org or call 954-703-2614. Tickets start at $40 for members and $45 for non-members. For more information, visit www.bonnethouse.org/events/category/concerts/list/.

About the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens:
Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Bonnet House, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501c3, whose mission is to preserve this unique historic estate of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett. Through enjoyable and enriching cultural experiences, the Museum connects today’s community to the Bartletts’ architectural, artistic and environmental legacy. Bonnet House is located at 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 and is open for tours Tuesday–Sunday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. For more information, visit www.bonnethouse.org.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a partner of the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District’s Consortium, a unique partnership of arts and entertainment organizations in Fort Lauderdale with the express mission of promoting cultural tourism in South Florida.

Photo attached – Photo Credit: Adept Studios

Funding Arts Broward (FAB!) Presents Fourth Annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” Friend-raiser at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale 1/6/20

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Funding Arts Broward (FAB!) Presents Fourth Annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” Friend-raiser at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Monday, 01/06/2020 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $75

Funding Arts Broward (FAB!), a non-profit volunteer-based arts organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its fourth annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” friend-raiser. This elegant black and white themed cocktail party at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will feature an exhibit tour, live entertainment, light bites and a decadent dessert table.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience both I Paint My Reality: Surrealism in Latin America, which is currently on display until June 30, 2020 and Happy! which runs until July 5, 2020 at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.

I Paint My Reality: Surrealism in Latin America examines the manifestation of Surrealism in Latin America. Drawn exclusively from NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale’s in-depth collection of Latin American art and promised gifts from the Stanley and Pearl Goodman collection, the exhibition features works by Leonora Carrington, Frida Kahlo, Wifredo Lam, Roberto Matta, Carlos Mérida, Wolfgang Paalen, Amelia Peláez, Rufino Tamayo, Joaquín Torres-García, Xul Solar and Remedios Varo, among others.

Organized by Museum Director and Chief Curator, Bonnie Clearwater, Happy! explores contemporary works that were produced with the aim to help the artist and/or viewers cope with personal trauma and daily frustrations Among the artists included in the exhibition are Mark Rothko, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Keith Haring, Tracey Emin, Christina Forrer, Takashi Murakami, Ernesto Neto, Yoko Ono, Richard Prince, Rob Pruitt, Ragnar Kjartansson, and Andy Warhol, among others.

Light Up Celebration at History Fort Lauderdale 12/10/19

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Light Up Celebration at History Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 12/10/2019 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free to members; $25 to the general public

Celebrate Light Up at the historic New River Inn! History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, is commemorating the date of December 10, 1912, when Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale received its first street lights powered-up by the Bryan Electric Company.

Enjoy a special Holiday Cocktail & Member Reception featuring wine, hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats as our campus twinkles and glitters with traditional holiday decorations and musical sounds of the season.

Attendees can also view two new compelling exhibits – “Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks” featuring a retrospective of contemporary and traditional fine art from Elgin Jumper, Jessica Osceola, Gordon Oliver Wareham, Brian Zepeda, Pedro Zepeda, Erica Deitz, Samuel Tommie, Tia Blais-Billie, Jacqueline Osceola and Stephanie Hall (collaboratively curated by the artists along with Tara Chadwick, Jimmy Osceola, and Dante Blais-Billie) and “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale,” a permanent installation allowing visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis.

Performance and Conversation with Artist Cecilia Vicuna at MOCA North Miami 12/7/19

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Performance and Conversation with Artist Cecilia Vicuna at MOCA North Miami
Saturday, 12/07/2019 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
770 NE 125th St.,
Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: General admission is $10; it is free for MOCA members, North Miami residents and select art fair VIP cardholders.*

10:00 a.m.: Performance by Cecilia Vicuna in Main Gallery
Participatory improvisational performance by the artist, the creation of a living quipu. Inspired by the ancient Andean tradition of “talking knots,” the living quipu will celebrate tactile knowledge and interconnections across the cosmos. This performance is a dynamic form of storytelling in which unspun wool and language weave a vibrant matrix of connections and possibility.
10:45 a.m.: Conversation with the Artist
Cecilia Vicuna and exhibition co-curators Andrea Andersson, The Helis Foundation Chief Curator of Visual Arts at the CAC and Julia Bryan-Wilson, Professor, University of California, Berkeley will unpack ideas and contexts informing the artist’s process through a conversation in MOCA’s Pavilion Gallery.

MOCA Presents Cecilia Vicuña and Alice Rahon Exhibition Receptions 12/5/19

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MOCA Presents Cecilia Vicuña and Alice Rahon Exhibition Receptions
Thursday, 12/05/2019 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: General admission is $20; it is free for MOCA members, North Miami residents and select art fair VIP cardholders

During Miami Art Week 2019, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is presenting a special exhibition reception on Thursday, Dec. 5 to celebrate its two exhibitions showcasing women artists ― Cecilia Vicuña’s “Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen” and the late French-Mexican Surrealist Alice Rahon’s “Poetic Invocations.” Both exhibitions will open on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and remain on view through Sunday, March 29, 2020.

The first major U.S. solo exhibition of influential Chilean-born artist Cecilia Vicuña, “About to Happen” traces Vicuña’s career-long commitment to exploring displaced materials, peoples, and landscapes in a time of climate change. It is comprised of Vicuña’s multidisciplinary work in performance, sculpture, drawing, video, text, and site-specific installations created over 40 years. For the first time in this traveling exhibition, the show will include painting, a practice Vicuña began during the 1970s and to which she has recently returned, in some cases repainting lost works from memory. The exhibition is co-curated by Andrea Andersson, The Helis Foundation Chief Curator of Visual Arts at the CAC, and Julia Bryan-Wilson, Associate Professor, University of California, Berkeley.

“Poetic Invocations” marks the first solo show dedicated to Alice Rahon’s work in the U.S. in 55 years. Born in France and later nationalized as a Mexican, Rahon became an active member of a group of European Surrealist artists in exile. This exhibition examines a robust moment that emerged in 1940 as an international community of artists fled World War II in Europe and settled in Mexico. It will feature approximately 30 works including paintings, works on paper, as well as archival material that emphasizes Rahon´s oeuvre as a whole. The exhibition is guest curated by Mexico City-based art historian Tere Arcq. Arcq has worked as chief curator at the Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City, and has independently produced many high-profile exhibitions.

*Free admission during Art Basel Miami Beach extended to Art Basel, Art Miami, Design Miami, Pinta, Prizm, PULSE, NADA, SCOPE and UNTITLED VIP cardholders

Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks 11/15/19

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Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks
Friday, 11/15/2019 – 01/12/2020 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $15 adults/ $12 seniors/ $7 students / Free for military and kids ages 6 and under

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will shine a spotlight on the significant contributions of local Native American artists during Native American Heritage Month in November. “Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks” featuring a retrospective of contemporary and traditional fine art from Elgin Jumper, Jessica Osceola, Gordon Oliver Wareham, Brian Zepeda, Pedro Zepeda, Erica Deitz, Samuel Tommie, Tia Blais-Billie, Jacqueline Osceola and Stephanie Hall (collaboratively curated by the artists along with Tara Chadwick, Jimmy Osceola, and Dante Blais-Billie) will run from November 15 – January 12 at the New River Inn building of History Fort Lauderdale, an Art Basel partner cultural institution.

“Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks” is one of several insightful experiences at History Fort Lauderdale. Permanent exhibits include the new “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of narratives and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts a variety of yearly multicultural exhibits highlighting African American, Caribbean, Latinx and women artists sharing their views of history.

Last year, History Fort Lauderdale, in conjunction with The Florida Humanities Council, launched Florida Stories’ “Walk Fort Lauderdale,” the first FREE Broward County walking tour app (available through the App Store and Google Play). The tour, featuring archival photos, renderings and cultural narratives, allows visitors to learn about the colorful history of Fort Lauderdale at their own pace at 12 significant locations including the New River and Bryan Homes on the History Fort Lauderdale Campus and the Bryan/Abreu building (201 SW 2nd St.).

Entry to “Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks” is free with History Fort Lauderdale general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under. For tickets, please visit http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Local Views at PAMM: GeoVanna Gonzalez 10/24/19

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Local Views at PAMM: GeoVanna Gonzalez
Thursday, 10/24/2019 – 06:00 pm – 06:30 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Join us for our in-gallery tour program, Local Views at PAMM, where select local artists will speak about a few works of art currently on view at the museum. This month, GeoVanna Gonzalez will lead the tour.

Local Views at PAMM gives visitors a first-hand interaction with local artists by creating conversations centered around art and the creative process. This casual 30-minute conversation generally takes place on the last Thursday of each month but will take place on the second-to-last Thursday this month exceptionally. ​

Photo credit: Alex Markow

Member Appreciation Weekend 11/14/19

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Member Appreciation Weekend
Thursday, 11/14/2019 – 11/18/2019 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Members are at the heart of our museum. Every membership supports Pérez Art Museum Miami exhibitions, programs, and education initiatives. During Member Appreciation Weekend, members receive invitations to members-only programs Curated Coffee and Art Fair Survival Panel, double discounts at PAMM Shop and Verde restaurant and bar, double discounts on private tours, and complimentary parking during their museum visit!

Complimentary parking for members is available by validation only at the museum front desk and must be paired with a museum visit. Membership must be current.

FIU Focus: Teresita Fernández in conversation with Dr. Ana Dopico 11/9/19

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FIU Focus: Teresita Fernández in conversation with Dr. Ana Dopico
Saturday, 11/09/2019 – 11:30 am – 01:30 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Pérez Art Museum Miami welcomes Florida International University students and public to a conversation on how being a first-generation American in Miami in the 80s molded Teresita Fernández’s work. She will also discuss how she uses conceptual landscape to address and question notions of identity and belonging.

Flight Into Egypt 10/19/19

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Flight Into Egypt
Saturday, 10/19/2019 – 12/31/2025 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Deering Estate
16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay,
Miami, Florida 33157
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Cost: $15 for adults; $7 for children (ages 4-14); Military and seniors receive a $2 discount on Tuesdays, and Deering Estate Foundation members admitted free

Flight Into Egypt: Rare, Reformation-Era Stained Glass Exhibition

Two rare, pre-17th century, stained-glass panels depicting the Holy Family’s Flight Into Egypt are on permanent display at the Deering Estate beginning October 19th. The historic significance of these pieces cannot be overstated, as very few stained glass representations of religious art from this period have survived centuries marked by the ravages of war, political upheavals and natural deterioration. Of the stained-glass panels from that era that have survived, there are only 14 other pieces on public display in Florida. Admission to the 450-acre estate is $15 for adults; $7 for children (ages 4-14); Military and seniors receive a $2 discount on Tuesdays, and Deering Estate Foundation members admitted free. The Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157. Open 10 am till 5 pm. For further information, please call 305-235-1668, or visit https://100ladiesofdeering.org/flight-into-egypt/

MOAD MDC Presents: Alternative Facts by Paul Ramirez Jonas 10/20/19

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MOAD MDC Presents: Alternative Facts by Paul Ramirez Jonas
Sunday, 10/20/2019 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
HARTVEST PROJECT at Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road,
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
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MOAD MDC will present Alternative Facts, an interactive public performance by Paul Ramírez Jonas that explores the concept that truth is a social contract. Over the course of two days in two different parts of the city, the artist will engage individual members of the public in a series of actions that call into question commonly understood ideas about facts, authority, exchange, value, and trust.

For Alternative Facts, Ramírez Jonas will set up notary stations in public locations. For several hours each day, he will invite passersby to participate in a simple exchange in which they sit at the table and make an untruthful statement. Through a brief but elaborate process, the artist will notarize each statement as a testament to its truthfulness. The participants are then asked to pay for the service with a gold coin, which is made by the artist electroplating their spare change in a gold solution. The exchange results in two drawings: one for the participant to keep and another to be displayed near the notary station.

Ofrendas, An Homage to the Colorful Traditions of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos, at History Fort Lauderdale 10/6/19

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Ofrendas, An Homage to the Colorful Traditions of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos, at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 10/06/2019 – 11/03/2019 11:00 am –
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free Family Fun Day; Other days require admission of $15 adults/ $12 seniors/ $7 students / Free for military and kids ages 6 and under

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Ofrendas,” its annual homage to the colorful traditions of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos. The cultural immersion exhibit, containing both fine art and creative community memorial altars or “ofrendas” covered in photographs, flowers and favorite items of the dearly departed, opens Sunday, October 6 and runs through Sunday, November 3 at the New River Inn. This year’s associated activities will include family fun on opening day, a Community Conversation about the origins of Day of the Dead and an evening of parades, costumes and revelry on Saturday, November 2.

Activities and events for this year’s “Ofrendas” are as follows:

“Ofrendas” Family Fun Day Exhibit Opening, Sunday, October 6, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Free
Celebrate another year of life and the remembrance of loved ones in preparation for Día de los Muertos. Family Fun Day is a FREE public event featuring a sharing of stories, face-painting, a puppet show and touring of the community “Ofrendas” exhibition.

Florida Day of the Dead Celebration on Saturday, November 2 – 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Free to view celebration
Stake your spot on the lawn of History Fort Lauderdale for this annual traditional, colorful skeleton processional sponsored by Riverwalk, City of Fort Lauderdale and the Puppet Network & Puppet Guild of South Florida. Community members in skeleton costumes and masks “meander through villages” to visit the graves of their ancestors. City Officials will kick-off the parade and then mariachi musicians lead the way as this processional of thousands of skeletons streams from Huizenga Plaza west along Riverwalk. It then heads north on SW 3rd Avenue, where the celebration continues at Revolution Live Entertainment Complex. During the event, History Fort Lauderdale will welcome guests to place their offerings in the “Ofrendas” exhibit room from noon – 8 p.m. Visit www.dayofthedeadflorida.com for schedule information.

Community Conversation with Jonathan Chait Auerbach, Consul General of Mexico, on Monday, October 21, at 6 p.m.; Open to the public. Suggested donation of $10.
Join History Fort Lauderdale for a discussion about the historical traditions of Day of the Dead in Mexico. RSVP requested at http://bit.ly/HFLOfrendasConversation.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale’s “Ofrendas” exhibit and activities, call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale, A New Major Permanent Exhibit 10/1/19

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The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale, A New Major Permanent Exhibit
Tuesday, 10/01/2019 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $15 adults/ $12 seniors/ $7 students / Free for military and kids ages 6 and under

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, invites guests to explore “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale,” a new major permanent exhibit opening October 1 (members-only preview on September 30 at 6 p.m.).

The exhibit will allow visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis. The first major history exhibition in three years, this visually compelling exhibit will occupy half of one of the main upstairs galleries and will remain part of the History Museum’s permanent exhibits. Highlights of the exhibit include New River development pioneer Tom Bryan’s original desk and chair from the 1920s, agricultural artifacts from the early 1900s, a historic hotel register and family photos.

The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale, descendants of William Bryan, a Revolutionary War veteran from North Carolina, can be traced back to Florida as early as 1844 with the birth of great grandson Philemon Nathaniel Bryan in Hamilton County. Philemon served in the Confederate Army and moved south to Volusia County after the Civil War. He acquired extensive citrus groves and served as the mayor of New Smyrna. After acquiring wealth and a reputation for his agricultural skills, he and his wife, Lucy, moved further south and arrived on the New River in 1895, where Bryan served as a construction contractor for the Florida East Coast Railway and officer in the first city bank. He and his seven children, including Reed A. Bryan, Tom M. Bryan, Virginia Dallas Bryan and Constance Bryan, along with several relatives, also settled in Fort Lauderdale and helped build it to prominence. They worked as farmers, innkeepers, and businesspeople becoming civic leaders and nurturing the City on its way to prosperity.

“The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” will join other insightful History Fort Lauderdale permanent exhibits including “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, Seminole Tribal art and artifacts and a multitude of narratives and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts a variety of yearly multicultural exhibits highlighting African American and Afro-Caribbean contributions, Hispanic crafts and local artists.

Last year, History Fort Lauderdale, in conjunction with The Florida Humanities Council, launched Florida Stories’ “Walk Fort Lauderdale,” the first FREE Broward County walking tour app (available through the App Store and Google Play). The tour, featuring archival photos, renderings and cultural narratives, allows visitors to learn about the colorful history of Fort Lauderdale at their own pace at 12 significant locations including the New River and Bryan Homes on the History Fort Lauderdale Campus and the Bryan/Abreu building (201 SW 2nd St.).

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Bass Babies 10/2/19

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Bass Babies
Wednesday, 10/02/2019 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Bass
2100 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $10 per class, $8 per class for members

In this week’s class, create 3D forms and learn about artists that use stacking and building in their artwork. Bass Babies is a weekly art program designed for our youngest visitors and their caregivers, to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity and pre-literacy skills through hands-on art activities.

*Classes held on the same week repeat topics and activities. Participants are encouraged to sign up for one class per week.

Curator Culture 9/25/19

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Curator Culture
Wednesday, 09/25/2019 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $10, free for members

Hydra’s Rain, a multisensory and participatory meditation guided by artist Hayden Dunham, where the audience will be bathed in sound within the museum. At 7 PM, Naomi Fisher, artist and director of BFI, and Katherine Fleming, founder of Bridge Initiative, will host a conversation on the ecologically-focused collaboration between artists Hayden Dunham and Katerina Llanes, discussing their upcoming exhibition with BFI, IN: the serpent :TO (Hydra’s Rain), opening September 28. The talk will take place in the Department of Reflection, a parafictional municipal office established in the adjacent Collins Park Rotunda. Cocktail reception at The Bass to follow the talk, featuring environmental atmosphere designed by Dunham and Llanes.
Plus, FREE welcome drink per guest (21+) with drinks and small bites available for purchase from The Cafe by Thierry Isambert.

Bass Babies 10/4/19

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Bass Babies
Friday, 10/04/2019 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Bass
2100 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $10 per class, $8 per class for members

In this week’s class, create 3D forms and learn about artists that use stacking and building in their artwork. Bass Babies is a weekly art program designed for our youngest visitors and their caregivers, to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity and pre-literacy skills through hands-on art activities.

Smithsonian Museum Day at History Fort Lauderdale 9/21/19

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Smithsonian Museum Day at History Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 09/21/2019 – 09:30 pm – 04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will take part in Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day on Saturday, September 21. Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.

This year’s Museum Day participants at History Fort Lauderdale can view “The Art of Tim Forman: Landscape Paintings” currently on display plus explore the city’s rich past that is housed in historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1907 Pioneer House Museum, the 1899 Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse Museum and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910 – present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Art After Hours 9/19/19

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Art After Hours
Thursday, 09/19/2019 – 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15 per class, $10 for members

Join us for a creative happy hour! Take a break after work and explore topics, techniques and themes in art through a series of monthly, art-making workshops. Led by teaching artists and designed for all skill levels, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist. Wine included (21+)! This month’s topic is basic sculpting – learn building techniques for creating 3D projects with clay.

Bass Babies 9/20/19

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Bass Babies
Friday, 09/20/2019 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $8 for museum members, $10 for non-members

Using basic symbols like emojis, identify and express your emotions to make art.
Bass Babies is a weekly art program designed for our youngest visitors and their caregivers, to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity and pre-literacy skills through hands-on art activities.
*Classes held on the same week repeat topics and activities. Participants are encouraged to sign up for one class per week.

Bass Babies 9/20/19

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Bass Babies
Friday, 09/20/2019 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $8 for museum members, $10 for non-members

Using basic symbols like emojis, identify and express your emotions to make art.
Bass Babies is a weekly art program designed for our youngest visitors and their caregivers, to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity and pre-literacy skills through hands-on art activities.
*Classes held on the same week repeat topics and activities. Participants are encouraged to sign up for one class per week.

Art for Kids at The Bass 9/21/19

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Art for Kids at The Bass
Saturday, 09/21/2019 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $10 for museum members, $15 for non-members

Get an up-close look at the museum’s exhibitions while learning how to draw from observation with one-on-one interactions with the instructor.
Young artists will develop a portfolio of artwork while building technical skills through weekly group instruction, led by teaching artists, that explore different mediums, techniques and tools for art making.

Teen Art Class 9/21/19

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Teen Art Class
Saturday, 09/21/2019 – 01:30 pm – 04:00 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $10 for museum members, $15 for non-members

Learn about aesthetic interactions of color, and basic fundamentals and advantages of using color in various media.
Studio art intensive workshops for building a strong portfolio of work. Each week is devoted to a particular medium, providing students the ability to select and explore material. Professional art teachers will advise and guide students to develop their skillset, hone their studio art practice, and experiment with a multitude of materials. Students will learn how to articulate their vision and speak about artwork through one-on-one and group critique, a necessary tool for artist development. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Bass Babies 9/25/19, 9/27/19

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Bass Babies
Wednesday, 09/25/2019 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $10 per class, $8 for members

Learn how to create all the colors of the rainbow by mixing primary colors.
Bass Babies is a weekly art program designed for our youngest visitors and their caregivers, to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity and pre-literacy skills through hands-on art activities.

Art for Kids at The Bass 9/28/19

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Art for Kids at The Bass
Saturday, 09/28/2019 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15 per class, $10 for members

Fabric, paint, markers and clay are just a few materials that will be used to create a mixed media masterpiece.
Young artists will develop a portfolio of artwork while building technical skills through weekly group instruction, led by teaching artists, that explore different mediums, techniques and tools for art making.

Teen Art Class at The Bass 9/28/19

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Teen Art Class at The Bass
Saturday, 09/28/2019 – 09/28/2019 01:30 pm – 04:00 am
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15 per class, $10 for members

Develop a personal palette inspired by your aesthetic and learn about color harmony, intensity, hue, space, temperature and how to apply it to your paintings.
Each week is devoted to a particular medium, providing students the ability to select and explore material. Professional art teachers will advise and guide students to develop their skillset, hone their studio art practice, and experiment with a multitude of materials. Students will learn how to articulate their vision and speak about artwork through one-on-one and group critique, a necessary tool for artist development. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Family Day at The Bass 9/29/19

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Family Day at The Bass
Sunday, 09/29/2019 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Ignite your imagination using all of your senses through a series of design challenges.
Family Day at The Bass is a free, monthly IDEAS program created to engage families with children of all ages in activities that encourage conversation, exploration and experimentation through art. Activities include a ‘Design Challenge’, action guides for gallery exploration, as well as special guest artists or performances. Admission is free throughout the day to all visitors on Family Days.

Bass Babies 9/18/19

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Bass Babies
Wednesday, 09/18/2019 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $8 for museum members, $10 for non-members

Using basic symbols like emojis, identify and express your emotions to make art.
Bass Babies is a weekly art program designed for our youngest visitors and their caregivers, to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity and pre-literacy skills through hands-on art activities.
*Classes held on the same week repeat topics and activities. Participants are encouraged to sign up for one class per week.

MOAD MDC presents: Discussion in Situ with Martin A. Tsang 9/29/19

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MOAD MDC presents: Discussion in Situ with Martin A. Tsang
Sunday, 09/29/2019 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
MOAD MDC
600 Biscayne Boulevard, Second Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

MOAD presents a series of public programs related to its current exhibition, Where the Oceans Meet. Rather than a formal sit-down lecture, MOAD’s “Discussions In Situ” are engaging, conversational, and scholarly exhibition tours lead by a wide array of interdisciplinary experts. While pointing to specific art work and archival material on view, Tsang sparks a conversation on “The Hidden Cabrera,” highlighting Cabrera’s biography and research methods.

Where the Oceans Meet is an exhibition of modern and contemporary art that resonates with the pioneering thought of two Caribbean writers, Lydia Cabrera and Édouard Glissant. The show is comprised of an international group of artists and collectives consider notions of shifting and porous borders—and how crossing borders has shaped our world. They articulate various aspects of the two scholars’ thoughts on race, diaspora, colonialization, creolization, language, and territory, particularly with regards to Miami’s position in a world that never stops turning. Where the Oceans Meet will be on view until January 12, 2020.

Bass Babies 9/11/19, 9/13/19

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Bass Babies
Wednesday, 09/11/2019 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $8 for museum members, $10 for non-members

Explore different fiber art materials like yarn, cotton balls, and fabric, like exhibiting artist Sheila Hicks.
Bass Babies is a weekly art program designed for our youngest visitors and their caregivers, to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity and pre-literacy skills through hands-on art activities. This program will sell-out.

Art for Kids at The Bass 9/14/19

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Art for Kids at The Bass
Saturday, 09/14/2019 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $10 for museum members, $15 for non-members

Learn how to tell a story by creating a series of drawings.
Young artists will develop a portfolio of artwork while building technical skills through weekly group instruction, led by teaching artists, that explore different mediums, techniques and tools for art making.

Bass Babies 9/4/19

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Bass Babies
Wednesday, 09/04/2019 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $8 for museum members, $10 for non-members

Make art that engages the senses: touch, sight, smell and hearing. A weekly art program designed for our youngest visitors and their caregivers, to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity and pre-literacy skills through hands-on art activities. This program will sell-out.
*Classes held on the same week repeat topics and activities. Participants are encouraged to sign up for one class per week.

Bass Babies 9/6/19

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Bass Babies
Friday, 09/06/2019 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $8 for museum members, $10 for non-members

Make art that engages the senses: touch, sight, smell and hearing.
A weekly art program designed for our youngest visitors and their caregivers, to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity and pre-literacy skills through hands-on art activities. This program will sell-out.
*Classes held on the same week repeat topics and activities. Participants are encouraged to sign up for one class per week.

Art for Kids 9/7/19

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Art for Kids
Saturday, 09/07/2019 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $8 for museum members, $10 for non-members

Create personalized sketchbooks by learning about various book-making methods.
Young artists will develop a portfolio of artwork while building technical skills through weekly group instruction, led by teaching artists, that explore different mediums, techniques and tools for art making.

Teen Art Class 9/7/19

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Teen Art Class
Saturday, 09/07/2019 – 01:30 am – 04:00 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $10 for museum members, $15 for non-members

Often revered as the artist’s primary tool to record visual images and concepts, a comprehensive sketchbook is considered as an essential component for applying to any visual art program. Learn the basics on how to develop a thoughtful sketchbook.
Studio art intensive workshops for building a strong portfolio of work. Each week is devoted to a particular medium, providing students the ability to select and explore material. Professional art teachers will advise and guide students to develop their skillset, hone their studio art practice, and experiment with a multitude of materials. Students will learn how to articulate their vision and speak about artwork through one-on-one and group critique, a necessary tool for artist development. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Full Moon Glow-UP Event 9/12/19

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Full Moon Glow-UP Event
Thursday, 09/12/2019 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $25

Every month, the full moon emits a powerful energy. Since the effects are typically felt up to two weeks after the full moon phase, it’s the perfect opportunity to align the mind, body and spirit. Guests will check in at 6:30 p.m. while enjoying beats by Mahtayo and complimentary drinks. The Full Moon “Glow-Up” Event Series features a one-hour class of yoga by TruFusion Coral Gables (starting at 7:00 p.m.) followed by a 30-minute beauty and retail intermission (participating sponsors: Glow-UP Make-up & Braid Bar by Glamsquad; Rupees Sarees and Athleta). Henna Artist, Melissa Addams, will be applying henna tattoos to guest’s hands from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lululemon will lend yoga mats to participants. To explain the full moon’s celestial functions and its powerful energy, the final portion of the event (starting at 8:30 p.m.) will feature a 30-minute astrology talk by Valerie Mesa, a Clairvoyant Astrologer and Cosmic Journalist. Mesa has been studying astrology since the age of thirteen and she currently writes for Elite Daily, Betches and Love by Luna.

MOAD MDC Real Utopias Film Series Presents Nueva Venecia 9/10/19

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MOAD MDC Real Utopias Film Series Presents Nueva Venecia
Tuesday, 09/10/2019 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC’s Tower Theater
1508 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33135
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

The documentary feature Nueva Venecia portrays the inhabitants of a small village in the Santa Marta marsh in Colombia, who live on the water and make a living by fishing. Their lives changed drastically on November 22, 2000, when a paramilitary group slaughtered 37 people and forced the other villagers to move out. In spite of the horror and the possibility of further acts of violence, the community eventually returned, choosing to face the hazards of new assaults rather than quit their way of life. Things did change, however, as fishing-boat memorials and ceremonies to honor the dead have become familiar, as have constant pleas to the authorities for justice. Something else keeps people together: soccer, played again on the field built on stilts, long hidden under water. Sport provides the only hope for a way out for many of the local youngsters, who dream of both social and economic improvement, and of being discovered by some scout or club agent to become Colombian soccer stars.

Museum Of Art And Design At Mdc Presents The Film Series Real Utopias 10/10/19

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Museum Of Art And Design At Mdc Presents The Film Series Real Utopias
Thursday, 10/10/2019 – 06:00 pm –
Bill Cosford Cinema
5030 Brunson Drive, Memorial Building 227,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Free

In the Park (1962), 14 minutes, Directed by Orlando Jiménez-Leal
In the Park, is a trip to the past. The year is 1962. The subject, a Sunday day in Bay Front Park, Miami, when the world was still innocent. The hidden camera, the free cinema, allows us to observe from a distance, to be voyeurs without being discovered. We see young and old in a sweet-and-sour situation, which gives the viewer a strange nostalgic feeling.
New Town Utopia (2017), 80 minutes, Directed by Christopher Ian Smith
A journey of memory, place, and performance, New Town Utopia is a documentary feature about utopian dreams and concrete realities—the challenging, funny, and sometimes tragic story of the British new town of Basildon, Essex. Facing austerity, adversity and personal battles the artists, musicians, and poets of Basildon are individuals driven by their creative spirit to improve their community through art, poetry, music, and some rather angry puppets. New Town Utopia features Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent (Iris, Topsy-Turvy, Moulin Rouge) as the voice of Lewis Silkin MP.

New River Marketplace at History Fort Lauderdale 8/24/19

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New River Marketplace at History Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 08/24/2019 – 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
New River Inn, along the Riverwalk
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, FL, Florida 33301
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Cost: Free

Don’t miss the next New River Marketplace this month at History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors. The event will take place on the historic campus, in front of the New River Inn (231 SW Second Avenue) and along the Riverwalk.

Set under the shade of historic live oaks, the Marketplace will feature more than 52 vendors offering a selection of original art, antiques, furnishings, collectables, clothing, jewelry, luxury bath fixtures and more. Vendors will also showcase specialty plants including orchids and succulents plus pet supplies, organic food and natural health and beauty products. Gourmet bites and beverages will be available to purchase onsite. Live music and a tattoo artist will add another artistic dimension to this community event.

Admission to the New River Marketplace is FREE. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of History Fort Lauderdale’s renowned tours and museums. General admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Full Moon Glow-UP Event 8/15/19

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Full Moon Glow-UP Event
Thursday, 08/15/2019 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Eventbrite
Cost: $25

Every month, the full moon emits a powerful energy. Since the effects are typically felt up to two weeks after the full moon phase, it’s the perfect opportunity to align the mind, body and spirit. The inaugural #FullMoonGlowUP event will be hosted by GQ and Maxim Model Carissa Rosario. Guests will check in at 6:00 p.m. while enjoying beats by Mahtayo and complimentary drinks by Barcelo Rum. The Full Moon “Glow-Up” Event Series features a one-hour class of yoga (starting at 6:30 p.m.) followed by a 30-minute beauty and retail intermission (participating sponsors include Be Rad Cosmetics, Athleta and Glamsquad). Lululemon will lend yoga mats to participants. To explain the full moon’s celestial functions and its powerful energy, the final portion of the event (starting at 8:00 p.m.) will feature a 30-minute astrology talk by Valeria Mesa, a Clairvoyant Astrologer and Cosmic Journalist. Mesa has been studying astrology since the age of thirteen and she currently writes for Elite Daily, Betches, The Mujerista and Love by Luna.

Summer Friday Happy Hour at Verde 7/26/19

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Summer Friday Happy Hour at Verde
Friday, 07/26/2019 – 08/30/2019 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Miami’s only full-service museum restaurant, Verde, nestled in the Pérez Art Museum Miami, is the perfect place to enjoy refreshing cocktails, pitchers, and punches all summer long while taking in waterfront views of Biscayne Bay. For those who get to take advantage of Summer Fridays and leave the office early, the restaurant is offering happy hour specials from 2 to 4 p.m. including $5 Mojitos, Old Fashioneds, Margaritas, $6 beers, $5 wine and $8 cocktails.

To Write Miami: A Reading With Lynne Barrett 8/28/19

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To Write Miami: A Reading With Lynne Barrett
Wednesday, 08/28/2019 – 08/28/2019 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Soya & Pomodoro
120 NE 1st St Miami FL 33132,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Barrett is the award-winning author of three story collections, most recently Magpies, which received the Florida Book Awards gold medal for fiction. Her recent fiction and nonfiction can be found in New Flash Fiction Review, Necessary Fiction, Mystery Tribune, The Miami Rail, The Southern Women’s Review, River Teeth’s Beautiful Things, Fort Lauderdale Magazine, Flash! Writing the Very Short Story, and Just to Watch Them Die: Crime Stories Inspired by the Songs of Johnny Cash. She’s the editor of the forthcoming anthology Making Good Time: True Stories of How We Do, and Don’t, Get Around in South Florida. A recipient of the Edgar Award for best mystery story, Barrett teaches in the MFA program at Florida International University and is editor of The Florida Book Review.

Museum Of Art And Design At MDC Presents The Film Series Real Utopias 8/6/19

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Museum Of Art And Design At MDC Presents The Film Series Real Utopias
Tuesday, 08/06/2019 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC’S Tower Theatre
1508 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33135
Website
Cost: Free

Located 2000 kilometers from the Amazon and 18 hours from Rio, the city of Brasília—the capital of Brazil—is a mythical place: a concrete utopia born out of the desert. In 1956 at the rebirth of Brazilian democracy, visionary architect Oscar Niemeyer and urbanist Lúcio Costa invented an urban plan and structures that would attempt to micromanage the daily activity of human life. The unabashed goal was to create the space that would birth “the new Brazilian citizen.” Now the stark beauty of the city acts as a backdrop to isolation, changing values, and the dynamic power and politics of today’s Brazil. The haunting ambience of Niemeyer and Costa’s dream echoes through the lives of a range of characters, each trying to make their mark in the city of today: Sergio, the stalwart urbanist who defends the city plan but knows it must adapt; Helize, studying to become a federal civil servant—the dream of so many Brazilian students—and Willians, a street vendor by day, who tries to find meaningful connection in a city built to divide. Brasilia: Life After Design takes us to a city rarely seen by the international viewer: what is it like to live in someone else’s idea?

Look! Talk! Create! Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College Free Family Days 8/25/19

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Look! Talk! Create! Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College Free Family Days
Sunday, 08/25/2019 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
MDC's Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Family Days, held on the last Sunday of every month at the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College (MOAD MDC), offers free admission and hands-on educational activities to families with children. This monthly event features artist-led workshops, interactive gallery tours and other activities designed for everyone in the family!
Family programs are tailored for children ages 5 to 12 and their families or adult companions. MOAD MDC’s Family Days will enhance your experience of the Museum’s current exhibitions, as well as Miami Dade College’s Special Collections Galleries at the Freedom Tower.
Come and join us for shared learning experiences, exploring ideas and creating together.
No advance registration is required. Please check the museum’s website events page for more detailed information. Family Days workshops take place in MOAD MDC’s Educational Lab. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Museum Of Art And Design At MDC Presents The Film Series Real Utopias 8/6/19

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Museum Of Art And Design At MDC Presents The Film Series Real Utopias
Tuesday, 08/06/2019 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC's Tower Theatre
1508 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33135
Website
Cost: Free

Located 2000 kilometers from the Amazon and 18 hours from Rio, the city of Brasília—the capital of Brazil—is a mythical place: a concrete utopia born out of the desert. In 1956 at the rebirth of Brazilian democracy, visionary architect Oscar Niemeyer and urbanist Lúcio Costa invented an urban plan and structures that would attempt to micromanage the daily activity of human life. The unabashed goal was to create the space that would birth “the new Brazilian citizen.” Now the stark beauty of the city acts as a backdrop to isolation, changing values, and the dynamic power and politics of today’s Brazil. The haunting ambience of Niemeyer and Costa’s dream echoes through the lives of a range of characters, each trying to make their mark in the city of today: Sergio, the stalwart urbanist who defends the city plan but knows it must adapt; Helize, studying to become a federal civil servant—the dream of so many Brazilian students—and Willians, a street vendor by day, who tries to find meaningful connection in a city built to divide. Brasilia: Life After Design takes us to a city rarely seen by the international viewer: what is it like to live in someone else’s idea?

New River Marketplace at History Fort Lauderdale 7/27/19

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New River Marketplace at History Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 07/27/2019 – 07/27/2019 07:00 am – 01:00 pm
New River Inn, along the Riverwalk
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will host its next New River Marketplace on Saturday, July 27, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The New River Marketplace will continue to run on the fourth Saturday of each consecutive month on the historic campus, in front of the New River Inn (231 SW Second Avenue) and along the Riverwalk.

Set under the shade of historic live oaks, the Marketplace will feature more than 52 vendors offering a selection of original art, antiques, furnishings, collectables, clothing, jewelry, luxury bath fixtures and more. Vendors will also showcase specialty plants including orchids and succulents plus pet supplies, organic food and natural health and beauty products. Gourmet bites and beverages will be available to purchase onsite. Live music and a tattoo artist will add another artistic dimension to this community event.

Admission to the New River Marketplace is FREE. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of History Fort Lauderdale’s renowned tours and museums. General admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

“The Art of Tim Forman: Landscape Paintings” at History Fort Lauderdale 7/7/19

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“The Art of Tim Forman: Landscape Paintings” at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 07/07/2019 – 09/28/2019 09:30 am – 04:00 pm
New River Inn at History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Entry to the exhibit is free with general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “The Art of Tim Forman: Landscape Paintings” from Sunday, July 7 – Saturday, September 28, 2019. Forman’s colorful and impressionist works will be on display at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

The grandson of renowned Davie dairy farmer, Hamilton Forman, Tim grew up in South Florida. Some of his favorite pastimes were visiting the beach, fishing in Biscayne Bay with his dad, and stargazing. He first picked-up the brush at nine years old under the instruction of Peter Olsen. By 17, Forman was receiving commissions. Primarily a self-taught artist, Forman’s work is the result of dedicated practice. He uses field sketches, plein air paintings, and photographs to compose his pieces that are painted in layers with both knife and brush. He creates his landscapes to portray the splendor and simplicity of the natural world around us. Through his work, Tim seeks to lift the spirits and inspire awe above our day-to-day lives.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

MOAD MDC Presents: Paths Through Utopias (2011) 7/11/19

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MOAD MDC Presents: Paths Through Utopias (2011)
Thursday, 07/11/2019 – 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Bill Cosford Cinema, University of Miami
5030 Brunson Drive, Memorial Building 227,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: Free

MOAD MDC presents Real Utopias, a series of films that examine past and current experiments in our collective search for freedom, equality, and democracy.

Blurring the fluid boundaries between present and future, documentary and fiction, Paths Through Utopias is a feature-length utopian road movie exploring a post-capitalist Europe. Shot during a seven-month journey in 2008, visiting ten utopian experiments—from the direct-action Climate Camp set up illegally beside Heathrow airport to a hamlet squatted by French art punks, from occupied self-managed Serbian factories to a free-love commune in an ex Stasi base—this magic-realist travelogue transports us to a parallel universe where money is worthless and private property has been abolished.

Look! Talk! Create! Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College Free Family Days 6/30/19

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Look! Talk! Create! Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College Free Family Days
Sunday, 06/30/2019 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Museum of Art and Design at MDC
600 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Family Days, held on the last Sunday of every month at the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College (MOAD MDC), offers free admission and hands-on educational activities to families with children. This monthly event features artist-led workshops, interactive gallery tours and other activities designed for everyone in the family!

Family programs are tailored for children ages 5 to 12 and their families or adult companions. MOAD MDC’s Family Days will enhance your experience of the Museum’s current exhibitions, as well as Miami Dade College’s Special Collections Galleries at the Freedom Tower.

Come and join us for shared learning experiences, exploring ideas and creating together.

No advance registration is required. Please check the museum’s website events page for more detailed information. Family Days workshops take place in MOAD MDC’s Educational Lab. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

PAMM Free Community Night: Nerd Nite 6/6/19

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PAMM Free Community Night: Nerd Nite
Thursday, 06/06/2019 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Join us for the Nerd Nite Miami Museum Tour presented by Ironhack! From April to August, Nerd Nite will be hosted by a different museum around Miami each month. Enjoy a night of fun-yet-informative presentations while drinking along (it’s like the Discovery Channel… with beer!) Come grab a drink and learn something new!

Speakers for the evening include Jeff Carroll speaking on “Black Dreams Matter: Understanding the Black Sci-FI Movement”, Julie Tyler speaking on “The News Often Lies, But Fiction Always tells the Truth,” and Emilie Stump speaking on “Seahorses: The Magical Creatures in our Backyard.”

Participate in an interactive art experience with artist Crystal Alyssa Rodriguez to manipulate your own physical “echo chamber” inspired by Jose Carlos Martinat’s installation on view, American Echo Chamber (2018).

Museum of Art and Design at MDC Presents: To Write Miami with Legna Rodríguez Iglesias 6/26/19

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Museum of Art and Design at MDC Presents: To Write Miami with Legna Rodríguez Iglesias
Wednesday, 06/26/2019 – 07:30 pm –
Soya e Pomodoro
120 NE 1st St,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Born in Camaguey, Cuba, in 1984 Rodríguez Iglesias is the author of Mi novia preferida fue un bulldog francés (My Favorite Girlfriend Is a French Bulldog) (Alfaguara 2017), and works in a variety of genres, including poetry, short stories, novels, children’s books, and theater. She has won a number of prestigious national and international awards, most recently the Paz Prize for Poetry in 2016 for her collection of poems, Miami Century Fox.

Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month with Island Imprint: A History of the Caribbean Community in Broward County, a fine art and historical retrospective at History Fort Lauderdale 6/1/19-6/29/19

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Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month with Island Imprint: A History of the Caribbean Community in Broward County, a fine art and historical retrospective at History Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 06/01/2019 – 06/29/2019 09:30 am – 04:00 pm
New River Inn at History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $15 adults; $12 seniors; $7 students; Free for members, military and children ages 6 and under

Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month with “Island Imprint: A History of the Caribbean Community in Broward County,” a fine art and historical retrospective produced in conjunction with Island Syndicate, on display June 1 – 29 at History Fort Lauderdale.

The exhibit, part of a multiyear initiative celebrating Broward County’s Caribbean heritage, traces the Caribbean community’s roots through a variety of fine art mediums, historical news clippings, archival photos, memorabilia and artifacts colorfully displaying the diverse influence of island culture on the vibrant fabric of Fort Lauderdale. Works featured include Paul Campbell’s (Jamaica) Fervent Hope and pieces from Karl ‘Jerry’ Craig (Jamaica), and photographer Silvi Lizama (Cuba). The installation will also include a storytelling aspect of the shared Caribbean communities’ history via personal memories and mementos allowing for an immersive foray into local Caribbean-American culture.

“Island Imprint” is a 2019 – 2020 initiative featuring a series of events and installations paying homage to Caribbean culture, traditions and history. The project celebrates the diversity of West Indian heritage that merges in Broward County with interactive, educational entertainment including historical exhibitions, cultural displays, theatrical performances, cuisine, music, artisan crafts, and more, presented in settings that show the multicultural splendor of Broward County.

“Island Imprint: A History of the Caribbean Community in Broward County” is produced by Island Syndicate whose directors include the visionaries behind the recent “Taste the Islands” special event, television series and Island Origins Magazine. Support has been provided by the Community Foundation of Broward, the Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Ann Adams Fund and the Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

MOAD MDC Presents: Soul City, USA (2016) & Paolo Soleri: Citizen of the Planet (2016) 6/6/19

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MOAD MDC Presents: Soul City, USA (2016) & Paolo Soleri: Citizen of the Planet (2016)
Thursday, 06/06/2019 – 06:00 pm –
Bill Cosford Cinema, University of Miami
5030 Brunson Drive, Memorial Building 227,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

MOAD MDC presents Real Utopias, a series of films that examine past and current experiments in our collective search for freedom, equality, and democracy.

June 6th screening will present the following two films:

Soul City, USA (2016) is a documentary short that tells the story of a group of civil rights activists and city slickers who attempt to build a multiracial utopia in the heart of Klan Country, North Carolina, in the 1970s. As this group of dreamers try to bring together unlikely allies to support black power and economic development, they are forced to balance their soaring idealism with the hostile reality of the times.
Paolo Soleri: Citizen of the Planet (2016) explores the artist, the dreamer, the philosopher, the architect Paolo Soleri as he tried to build his new world filled with futuristic ideas and controversy.

MOAD MDC Presents: The Chaos Opera Performance by Andros Zins-Browne 5/26/19

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MOAD MDC Presents: The Chaos Opera Performance by Andros Zins-Browne
Sunday, 05/26/2019 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Museum of Art and Design at MDC
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Zins-Browne’s The Chaos Opera draws upon Glissant’s defense of chaos as a mechanism for embracing difference. The performance brings together voices from diverse musical traditions—R&B, bolero, death metal, rap, and opera—to explore how different voices might cohabitate in the same space without capitulating, assimilating, or forcing cohesion. Rather than the idealized harmonies of “fusion” music, it asks how different voices can maintain their opacity in relation to each other, and how such a cacophony might allow new forms, voices, and hybrid languages to emerge. The Chaos Opera will be performed by Dyna Edyne, Michale Grafals, Celeste Landeros, Niuvis Martin, and Nad Pitt.

Free Parking at MDC Wolfson Parking Garage at 500 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33130

MOAD MDC Presents: The Chaos Opera Panel Discussion 5/26/19

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MOAD MDC Presents: The Chaos Opera Panel Discussion
Sunday, 05/26/2019 – 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Museum of Art and Design at MDC
600 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Artists Daniel Boyd and Andros Zins-Browne join curators Asad Raza and Rina Carvajal to consider ideas that underlie MOAD’s new exhibition Where the Oceans Meet. How have Lydia Cabrera and Édouard Glissant’s writings and methodologies influenced practices in contemporary art and curation? How do notions the two Caribbean writers explored (such as globality, creolization, and cosmology) help us make sense of historic narratives and our contemporary moment? What does it mean to think, live, and act where the oceans meet.

This event inaugurates the Museum of Art and Design at MDC’s new exhibition, Where the Oceans Meet (May 26 to September 29, 2019) curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, Asad Raza, Gabriela Rangel, and Rina Carvajal. Where the Oceans Meet is an exhibition of modern and contemporary art that resonates with the pioneering thought of two Caribbean writers, Lydia Cabrera and Édouard Glissant. The international group of thirty-eight artists and collectives in the exhibition considers notions of shifting and porous borders—geographic, national, cultural, social, racial, ethnic, and linguistic—and how crossing borders has shaped our world.

Free Parking at MDC Wolfson Parking Garage at 500 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33130

Where The Oceans Meet Opening Reception 5/25/19

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Where The Oceans Meet Opening Reception
Saturday, 05/25/2019 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Art and Design at MDC
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

This compelling transnational exhibition of modern and contemporary art considers how crossing borders continues to shape our world.
The international group of thirty-eight artists and collectives in the exhibition investigates the ways borders form identities and negotiate imaginary spaces. The artists’ inquiries range across mediums and genres, and attempt to answer urgent questions that concern us all today.

Where the Oceans Meet stems from the pioneering literary, anthropological, and philosophical work of two Caribbean writers, the Cuban painter, scholar, and ethnologist Lydia CABRERA (1899–1991) and the Martinican philosopher, poet, and literary critic Édouard GLISSANT (1928–2011). Embodied by the works of art in the exhibition, their ideas explore how art can think and break through barriers of history, geography, and culture.

Where the Oceans Meet will offer a platform for questioning colonial and modern thought, and placing it into perspective. Its themes resonate in Miami, a city where oceans meet, so often imagined as a crossroads of the Americas and a space of transition par excellence.

The exhibition is curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, Asad Raza, Gabriela Rangel, and Rina Carvajal.

Free Parking at MDC Wolfson Parking Garage at 500 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33130

MOAD MDC Presents: Where the Oceans Meet 5/26/19

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MOAD MDC Presents: Where the Oceans Meet
Sunday, 05/26/2019 – 01:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Museum of Art and Design at MDC
600 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College (MOAD MDC) presents Where the Oceans Meet, an exhibition of modern and contemporary art that resonates with the pioneering thought of two Caribbean writers, Lydia Cabrera and Édouard Glissant. The international group of thirty-eight artists and collectives in the exhibition consider notions of shifting and porous borders—geographic, national, cultural, social, racial, ethnic, and linguistic—and how crossing borders has shaped our world. The exhibition is curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, Asad Raza, Gabriela Rangel, and Rina Carvajal.
Museum hours vary.
Wednesday 1:00–6:00 PM; Thursday 1:00–8:00 PM; Friday–Sunday 1:00– 6:00 PM

Scholl Lecture Series: Sandra Jackson-Dumont on Kerry James Marshall 4/27/19

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Scholl Lecture Series: Sandra Jackson-Dumont on Kerry James Marshall
Saturday, 04/27/2019 – 02:00 pm – 03:15 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free with museum admission ($16 adults, members free)

Join us as we welcome Sandra Jackson-Dumont, Frederick P. and Sandra P. Rose Chairman of Education, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, for our third Scholl Lecture of the season. Jackson-Dumont will highlight her extensive work on and knowledge of artist Kerry James Marshall, gathered while producing the symposium and publication Kerry James Marshall: A Creative Convening. She will detail Marshall’s commitment to presenting powerful and centrally visible Black bodies and his insistence on #blackexcellence while emphasizing the important role of museums as sites to discuss resounding public issues. Kerry James Marshall’s work Campfire Girls, 1995, on loan from the De Ying Foundation, is currently on view as part of collection exhibition The Gift of Art in the second floor Nedra and Ron Kalish Gallery.

Please note: Although we would love to have him, Kerry James Marshall will not be physically present at this discussion.

Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of the publication Kerry James Marshall: A Creative Convening, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, while supplies last.

PAMM’s Fifth Annual Corporate Cocktail 5/15/19

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PAMM’s Fifth Annual Corporate Cocktail
Wednesday, 05/15/2019 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Bar Bevy
90 NE 39th St,
Miami, Florida 33137
Website
Cost: $150

We invite you to join our community of corporate supporters for our Fifth Annual Corporate Cocktail, this year hosted by Bar Bevy. Join other emerging professional leaders who understand the importance of the business community’s commitment to the arts.

10 Days of Connection / Connect Miami 5/1/19, 5/2/19, 5/3/19, 5/4/19, 5/5/19, 5/6/19, 5/7/19, 5/8/19, 5/9/19, 5/10/19

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10 Days of Connection / Connect Miami
Wednesday, 05/01/2019 – 05/10/2019 08:00 am – 10:00 pm
CIC Miami
1951 NW 7th Ave #600,
Miami, Florida 33136
Website
Cost: Free

10 Days of Connection is a community-led initiative to promote kindness and inclusion in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. From May 1-10, participants are invited to attend connection experiences hosted by more than 100 local organizations, and are challenged to step outside of their comfort zone to forge new connections across lines of difference.

In recent years, people have become increasingly divided across lines of difference. Incidents of hate have increased, and tolerance for differing ideas has decreased. For ten days each year, we challenge the entire community to break down silos and engage in acts of connection, to build empathy, to increase understanding, and to refocus on our shared humanity.

Join in! Our community will be stronger when we all commit to focusing on what unites us instead of what divides us. A full calendar of events is available at http://bit.ly/ConnectionEvents2019.

Join the conversation by following @ConnectMiami on Facebook, @10dofc on Twitter and Instagram, and by using the hashtag #10DaysOfConnection to share your experience. Learn more at.

For more information visit, http://bit.ly/10DaysOfConnection.

Contact:
For additional information and/or questions contact:
Joan Marie Godoy
www.hello@10daysofconnection.org
(786) 327-3634

Tri-Rail “Ride & Play” Day 4/27/19

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Tri-Rail “Ride & Play” Day
Saturday, 04/27/2019 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tri-Rail – Various Station Locations
2100 NW 42nd Avenue (Miami International Airport),
Miami, Florida 33142
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Cost: $5 roundtrip; kids under 5 ride free. Ages 5-12 receive a 50% discount by obtaining an EASY Card from a Tri-Rail Station Agent at the West Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Metrorail Transfer and Miami Airport stations.

South Florida residents and visitors are invited to hop aboard Tri-Rail to explore, shop, dine and play while connecting to South Florida’s most popular family friendly attractions during Tri-Rail’s annual “Ride & Play” Day on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tri-Rail riders can show their validated train fare at regional attractions and stores in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties to enjoy discounts and special offers during this exclusive promotion.

As part of Tri-Rail’s “Ride & Play,” guests will enjoy onboard fun for all ages on select trains (southbound P669 and P671 or northbound P670 and P672) featuring costumed characters, balloon artists, magicians, giveaways and the chance to meet popular radio personalities from Y100, HOT 105, Amor 107.5 and KOOL 105.5. Plus, riders will enjoy special admission prices, discounts and offers from popular regional attractions by showing a validated Tri-Rail ticket or EASY Card at the following:

• Bayside Marketplace (Miami) – Receive a free gift with any purchase at GUESS (valid exclusively at GUESS Bayside Marketplace and GUESS Accessories Bayside Marketplace while supplies last)
• Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (Miami) – $2 off each regular adult admission (cannot be combined with other offers)
• Museum of Discovery & Science (Fort Lauderdale) – Enjoy $2 off of each museum admission, only
• Xtreme Action Park (Fort Lauderdale) – One hour of free video arcade play Game Card (limit one per person)
• Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (West Palm Beach) – Enjoy $5 off of any regular price admission (up to 4 redemptions per party; cannot be combined with any other offer)

Tri-Rail riders can catch a train from 18 conveniently located stations every hour on weekends and holidays. Train service is available every day of the year with bus and Metrorail connections. Tri-Rail’s weekend fares are just $5 roundtrip and children under the age of 5 ride free. Children ages 5 to 12 receive a 50% discount by obtaining an EASY Card from a Tri-Rail Station Agent at the West Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Metrorail Transfer and Miami Airport stations.

To learn more about Tri-Rail’s “Ride & Play” or to find train schedules, visit www.tri-rail.com/ride-and-play or call 1-800-TRI-RAIL.

Look! Talk! Create! Free Family Days at MOAD MDC 4/28/19

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Look! Talk! Create! Free Family Days at MOAD MDC
Sunday, 04/28/2019 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Museum of Art and Design at MDC
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Family Days, held on the last Sunday of every month at the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College (MOAD MDC), offers free admission and hands-on educational activities to families with children. This monthly event features artist-led workshops, interactive gallery tours and other activities designed for everyone in the family!

Family programs are tailored for children ages 5 to 12 and their families or adult companions. MOAD MDC’s Family Days will enhance your experience of the Museum’s current exhibitions, as well as Miami Dade College’s Special Collections Galleries at the Freedom Tower.

Come and join us for shared learning experiences, exploring ideas and creating together.
No advance registration is required. Please check the museum’s website events page for more detailed information. Family Days workshops take place in MOAD MDC’s Educational Lab. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Museum of Art and Design at MDC Presents: To Write Miami with Patricia Engel 4/24/19

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Museum of Art and Design at MDC Presents: To Write Miami with Patricia Engel
Wednesday, 04/24/2019 – 07:30 pm –
Soya e Pomodoro
120 NE 1st St,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College will present To Write Miami, a series of readings by Miami authors that explores the city’s fascinating relationship with literature. The participating author, Patricia Engel won the 2017 Dayton Literary Peace Prize and was named a New York Times Editors’ Choice and won the International Latino Book Award for “It’s Not Love, It’s Just Paris”.

History Fort Lauderdale Honors The Forman Family & Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Steven Glassman at History Makers 2019 4/30/19

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History Fort Lauderdale Honors The Forman Family & Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Steven Glassman at History Makers 2019
Tuesday, 04/30/2019 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
New River Inn at History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $100 per person

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will honor The Forman Family, Broward County pioneers and early developers, and Fort Lauderdale Commissioner, District #2, Steven Glassman during its History Makers 2019 fundraiser set for Tuesday, April 30, at 6 p.m., at the New River Inn. The event spotlights individuals who have made an impact on the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

For over a century, the Forman family has been major contributors to the development of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Ever since Hamilton and Blanche Collins Forman arrived in 1910, they, and their descendants, have played leading roles in the fields of agriculture, business, water management, education, public service and philanthropy. Dr. Charles Forman and his brother Hamilton Forman were Broward’s most powerful political figures from the 1950s to the 1990s. When their pioneer dairy farms and pastures were closed to facilitate the building of Florida’s Turnpike in the mid-1950s, the family turned their attention toward education and building a world-class education complex on their land. Today, the former farmland houses campuses of Florida Atlantic University, Florida International and the University of Florida’s Broward complexes, Nova elementary, middle and high schools, Broward Community College and Nova Southeastern University.

Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner, District #2, Steven Glassman, has been a foremost advocate of historic preservation, arts and culture and philanthropy in Broward County for close to 25 years. For 11 years, Glassman was an administrator for the Broward County Cultural Division where he worked closely with elected officials and business leaders to further the quality of life in all of Broward’s major cities through the arts and culture. This work included serving on advisory boards in Hollywood, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines. He has served on the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Redevelopment Advisory Board (three years) and the Planning and Zoning Board (six years). His many years in various civic leadership positions include president of the Broward Trust for Historic Preservation and a seven-year tenure as the president of the Central Beach Alliance. Steve has also served as president of several beach condominium associations including his current six-year tenure at the Sapphire Condominium. He has remained focused on fixing our city’s infrastructure via smart growth and proactive future planning.

This year’s event will also celebrate the city’s 108th birthday with cocktails, food and drink stations from Ruth’s Chris Steak House, CA Catering, LauderAle, Gran Forno and more to be announced plus themed entertainment on the downtown Fort Lauderdale campus.

History Makers 2019 is sponsored by visionary Merrimac Ventures with trailblazer support from Lochrie & Chakas P.A. and trendetters Robert Golden and Judy Stern.

Tickets for this year’s History Makers Gala are $100 (online service charges not included) and can be purchased online at http://bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2019 or via email at info@flhc.org. Seating is limited.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

City Lab: Transforming Cities through Innovative Cultural Action Panel Discussion 4/3/19

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City Lab: Transforming Cities through Innovative Cultural Action Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 04/03/2019 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Art & Design @ MDC
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

A panel discussion will explore how thinking like an artist can improve urban life through collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects. Speakers will include Marcus Faustini, Marcos García, and Osvaldo Sánchez; the moderator of the panel will be George Yudice. Faustini, García, and Sánchez will discuss their respective initiatives and the context of their local urban environments, as well as the new types of cultural institutions they direct.

City Lab: Transforming Cities through Innovative Cultural Action is a prelude to MOAD’s A City of the People program series, which will take place at multiple locations throughout Miami from April to December of this year. A City of the People will feature a wide range of art experiences, screenings, readings, and public programs that explore what it means to exist in, and as, an urban community. While offering an introduction to the cross-disciplinary, cutting-edge programming to follow, City Lab will initiate discussion on art’s capacity to reimagine civic life.

City Lab: Transforming Cities through Innovative Cultural Action Workshop 4/5/19

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City Lab: Transforming Cities through Innovative Cultural Action Workshop
Friday, 04/05/2019 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Art & Design @ MDC
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

The workshop will explore how thinking like an artist can improve urban life through collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects. Three directors, Marcus Faustini, Marcos García, and Osvaldo Sánchez, will lead a workshop on creative approaches to citizen empowerment. While considering specific tactics and methodologies relating to Miami, the workshop will focus on exchanging ideas with residents, and initiatives that seek to transform the cities in which we live.
City Lab: Transforming Cities through Innovative Cultural Action is a prelude to MOAD’s A City of the People program series, which will take place at multiple locations throughout Miami from April to December of this year. A City of the People will feature a wide range of art experiences, screenings, readings, and public programs that explore what it means to exist in, and as, an urban community. While offering an introduction to the cross-disciplinary, cutting-edge programming to follow, City Lab will initiate discussion on art’s capacity to reimagine civic life.

First-ever “Art In The Garden” at Shops at Merrick Park Presented by CCUCU Gall-Art Showcases Top Artists and Local Talent on March 28 3/28/19

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First-ever “Art In The Garden” at Shops at Merrick Park Presented by CCUCU Gall-Art Showcases Top Artists and Local Talent on March 28
Thursday, 03/28/2019 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Cost: Free

Art and culture are alive as part of the Coral Gables fabric of life which will be even more visible during ART IN THE GARDEN at Shops at Merrick Park presented by CCUCU Gall-Art on Thursday, March 28, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. An exhibition of several top artists, live entertainment in cooperation with The Motivational Edge and a display by the Coral Gables Museum will delight art and culture enthusiasts.

The exhibition includes a roster of leading international and local artists hand selected by CCUCU Gall-Art, a Miami-based art gallery dedicated to inspiring change throughout the world with art. The visual collection will include works of realism, mixed media and modern expression. Artists who will be on hand to meet and sell will include Juan Cabas, Ricardo Garcia, Joe Chirichigno, William Pavolini, Elsa Torres, Raul Sacheri, MJ POP, Kris Kasino and Philson.

For more information about Shops at Merrick Park, call (305) 529-0200, visit us online at www.shopsatmerrickpark.com or follow Shops at Merrick Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shopsatmerrickpark.

Hialeah Park Presents the 3rd Annual Flamingo Ball Benefiting HistoryMiami Museum 4/6/19

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Hialeah Park Presents the 3rd Annual Flamingo Ball Benefiting HistoryMiami Museum
Saturday, 04/06/2019 – 06:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Hialeah Park
2200 E 4th Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida 33013
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Cost: $400-$25,000

Experience Miami through the decades at the 3rd annual Flamingo Ball taking place on Saturday, April 6th from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. The event will commemorate its third year with a night of cocktails, dinner and dancing. Hialeah Park will present the 2019 Henry Flagler Award to Ryder System, Inc and will be accepted by Chairman and CEO, E. Sanchez. All proceeds from the event will benefit HistoryMiami Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate that safeguards and shares Miami stories to foster learning, inspire a sense of place, and cultivate an engaged community.

To RSVP for the Flamingo Ball, please click here. Attire is Black Tie or decade inspired.

I See You: A Conversation with Jae Jarrell and Jeffreen Hayes 3/9/19

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I See You: A Conversation with Jae Jarrell and Jeffreen Hayes
Saturday, 03/09/2019 – 03/09/2019 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
770 NE 125th St.,
North Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: Free

In celebration of Women’s History Month, MOCA is hosting “I See You: A Conversation with Jae Jarrell and Jeffreen Hayes,” a special event on Saturday, March 9 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. During the event, exhibiting artist and AFRICOBRA founder Jae Jarrell and “AFRICOBRA: Messages to The People” curator Jeffreen Hayes, Ph.D. will host a conversation and walkthrough surrounding MOCA’s exhibition which celebrates the founding of AFRICOBRA – the black artist collective that defined the visual aesthetic of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Paradise from Land to Sea: Photography of JohnBob Carlos at History Fort Lauderdale 3/3/19

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Paradise from Land to Sea: Photography of JohnBob Carlos at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 03/03/2019 – 05/22/2019 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will host its newest visual arts exhibit entitled “Paradise from Land to Sea: Photography of JohnBob Carlos” from March 3 – May 22, 2019. Photographs artistically capturing the beauty and majesty of Florida’s coastal vistas, skies and wildlife will be on display at the New River Inn.

JohnBob Carlos, a native Floridian and photographer, captures images of Florida’s wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and waterways. His art of the lens is his means for creating a voice for Florida’s nature and preserving Florida’s culture. At a young age he felt a calling to paddle, hike, fish, and explore the Everglades. He was at home among the hammocks, swamps, strands, animals, Mangrove Islands and Florida’s wild. In recent years Carlos has become deeply concerned about the state of Florida’s nature – the devastation of these areas mostly due to money, development, pollution, business and politics. He continues to realistically document the beauty and wonder of the world around us and uses his lens to focus on the region’s need for the greater conservation and preservation of resources.

Presented by History Fort Lauderdale, bringing the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1907 Pioneer House Museum, the 1899 Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse Museum and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910 – present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints. Museum hours are Monday – Friday from noon – 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. History Fort Lauderdale is a nonprofit agency supported by memberships, grants and charitable contributions.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Look! Talk! Create! Free Family Days at MOAD MDC 2/24/19

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Look! Talk! Create! Free Family Days at MOAD MDC
Sunday, 02/24/2019 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Date & Time: Sunday, February 24, 2019
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College
Freedom Tower, 2nd Floor
600 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

Ticket Info: Free

Family Days is on the last Sunday of every month at the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College offers free admission to families with children and hands-on educational activities designed with the whole family in mind. This monthly event features artist-led workshops, interactive gallery tours, and other activities sure to be fun for everyone!
Family programs are tailored for children ages 5 to 12 and their families or adult companions. MOAD MDC’s Family Days will enhance your experience of the museum’s current exhibitions, as well as Miami Dade College’s Special Collections Galleries at the Freedom Tower.
Come and join us for a shared learning experience, exploring ideas and creating together.
MOAD MDC’s Family Days Programs take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. No advance registration is required. Please check our website’s events page for more detailed information. Family Days workshops take place in MOAD MDC’s Educational Lab. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Bass Presents Night at the Museum 3/1/19

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The Bass Presents Night at the Museum
Friday, 03/01/2019 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost:

Catch the vibe and join our tribe into the neon jungle for Night at the Museum 2019, The Bass’ annual spring fundraiser! Featuring music by RICHIE HELL, an installation by Haiiileen and a photo experience by Capture POD. Purchase a membership at the Affiliate ($250) level or above and receive access for you and a guest, plus enjoy year-round membership benefits. This is a members-only event-please join, renew or upgrade to attend!

MOCA Moving Images: Am I Too African to be American, Too American To be African 2/27/19

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MOCA Moving Images: Am I Too African to be American, Too American To be African
Wednesday, 02/27/2019 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free with museum admission

MOCA will screen the documentary Am I Too African to be American? Too American to be African? followed by a discussion led by Dr. Mariama Jaiteh.

Oral History Project 2/9/19

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Oral History Project
Saturday, 02/09/2019 – 11:30 am – 04:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free with museum admission

Miami locals and North Miami residents specifically are invited to MOCA to share their messages and stories as a part of MOCA’s AFRICOBRA inspired Oral History initiative. All stories will be archived and shared with the Black Archives.

Sixth Annual Art + Soul Celebration 2/9/19

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Sixth Annual Art + Soul Celebration
Saturday, 02/09/2019 – 06:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost:

Mark your calendars for the best party of the year, Art + Soul, celebrating the fund for African American Art.

Cocktails + Dinner | 6:15pm
Join us for a cocktail reception and seated dinner under the stars with a menu prepared by celebrity Chef Amaris Jones. Includes access to Reveal and Celebration.

Reveal | 9pm
Enjoy a champagne toast and lively program as we unveil the Ambassadors most recent art acquisition. Includes access to Celebration.

Celebration | 9:30pm
The party continues with entertainment by Jillionaire and A.Randolph and The Smash Room Project, cocktails, canapés, and dancing under the stars.

HistoryMiami Museum is Launching Queer Miami: A History of LGBTQ Communities 3/15/19

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HistoryMiami Museum is Launching Queer Miami: A History of LGBTQ Communities
Friday, 03/15/2019 – Fall 2019 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
HistoryMiami Museum
101 W Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Website
Cost:

Queer Miami: A History of LGBTQ Communities, curated by Miami native and history professor Julio Capó Jr., will chronicle Miami’s queer past, reflecting its gender and sexual diversity for over one hundred years. Through artifacts, photographs, archival footage, and more, the exhibition will display the stories of Miami’s queer communities who, despite discrimination, isolation, and violence, managed to carve out spaces for themselves and made their voices heard in southern Florida. The exhibition opens Saturday, March 15 at HistoryMiami Museum.

Queer Miami will be HistoryMiami Museum’s featured exhibition for the 2019-2020 calendar. Displayed in the museum’s 5,000 square foot gallery, Queer Miami will address topics such as: policing and criminalization, community development, advocacy and activism, immigration and the AIDS crisis, and what the future holds for Miami’s queer community. Visitors will be able to see memorabilia from some of Miami’s oldest gay bars, photographs of rallies and marches, archival material from Anita Bryant’s “Save Our Children” campaign, historical footage, and original video interviews from the people involved in creating Miami’s LGBTQ communities. Interactive components will encourage visitors to contribute their own story to the exhibition.

HistoryMiami Museum will open the exhibition with a preview party on Friday, March 15 at 6 pm. The opening event will feature live music, performances, complimentary beverages, and more. Tickets are $10 or free with pre-registration. Visit bit.ly/queer-miami-party to reserve your spot.

Museum Hours & Fees:
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm; Monday, closed.
Regular museum admission: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students with ID, $5 for children 6-12, and free for museum members and children under 6.

Latinx Art Sessions 1/24/19

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Latinx Art Sessions
Thursday, 01/24/2019 – 01/25/2019 07:00 pm –
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and ArtCenter/South Florida are pleased to co-present the first-ever Latinx Art Sessions, a two-day discussion program—connecting artists, industry leaders, and the greater Miami art scene—that will explore the impact that Latinx art is having on the national landscape and how continued research and academic focus can drive even greater impact.

Sessions will include: a presentation on the significance of Cuban artist Felix-González-Torres, an openly gay man who had a major influence on the politicization of art during the 1980s AIDS crisis; a discussion on the ways U.S. Latinx artists are disrupting racial binaries in America; and a panel exploring what the national Latinx art movement means to Miami where over 60% of the population is Hispanic.

The Latinx Art Sessions are an extension of PAMM’s new Latin American and Latinx Art Fund, a new affiliate group created to support exhibitions and programming at PAMM for Latin American and Latinx artists. This program is organized by María Elena Ortiz, Associate Curator, PAMM, Naiomy Guerrero, DAMLI Curatorial Fellow, PAMM, and Natalia Zuluaga, Director, [NAME] Publications.

The Latinx Art Sessions are free and open to the public. For a full schedule of panels and to sign up to attend, visit: https://latinxsessions.org/program-information/. (Please note that some panels require separate RSVP.)

Look! Talk! Create! Free Family Days at MOAD MDC 1/27/19

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Look! Talk! Create! Free Family Days at MOAD MDC
Sunday, 01/27/2019 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Date & Time: Sunday, January 27, 2019
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College
Freedom Tower, 2nd Floor
600 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

Ticket Info: Free

Description:
Family Days is on the last Sunday of every month at the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College offers free admission to families with children and hands-on educational activities designed with the whole family in mind. This monthly event features artist-led workshops, interactive gallery tours, and other activities sure to be fun for everyone!

Family programs are tailored for children ages 5 to 12 and their families or adult companions. MOAD MDC’s Family Days will enhance your experience of the museum’s current exhibitions, as well as Miami Dade College’s Special Collections Galleries at the Freedom Tower.

Come and join us for a shared learning experience, exploring ideas and creating together.
MOAD MDC’s Family Days Programs take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. No advance registration is required. Please check our website’s events page for more detailed information. Family Days workshops take place in MOAD MDC’s Educational Lab. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Funding Arts Broward (FAB!)’s Third Annual A Night at the Museum 1/7/19

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Funding Arts Broward (FAB!)’s Third Annual A Night at the Museum
Monday, 01/07/2019 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: $75 for FAB! members and non-members

Funding Arts Broward (FAB!), a non-profit volunteer-based arts organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its third annual “A Night at the Museum.” As part of this elegant black and white themed cocktail party at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, attendees will have the opportunity to experience William J. Glackens and Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinction, which is currently on display until May 19, 2019. Champagne and cocktails, French and American inspired culinary delights, and live entertainment will add to this special event.

PAMM Free Community Night: “Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl” Screening and Conversation with Amy Goldstein and Anouchka van Riel 1/3/19

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PAMM Free Community Night: “Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl” Screening and Conversation with Amy Goldstein and Anouchka van Riel
Thursday, 01/03/2019 – 06:30 pm –
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

As part of PAMM Free Community Night, join us for the Miami premiere of the feature documentary film “Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl” directed by Amy Goldstein and produced by Anouchka van Riel. Following the screening, join the filmmaker and producer for a conversation moderated by Sweat Records’ Lolo Reskin and a Q&A with the audience.

In “Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl,” a platinum-selling pop dissident turns her back on the music business and learns how to survive as a punk renegade, TV wrestling queen, and DIY leader of an all-girl band. This high-energy, female-centered rock odyssey reveals the treacherous line that today’s artists must walk to survive while making art on their own terms in the modern digital economy.

Enjoy happy hour on the terrace with an all-vinyl DJ set​​ by Lagrimas de Oro before the conversation and film. ​

History of Art and Hip Hop in South Florida 1/3/19

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History of Art and Hip Hop in South Florida
Thursday, 01/03/2019 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
one east las olas,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: FREE

NSU Art Museum’s symposium History of Art and Hip Hop in South Florida,
coinciding with the presentation of the rap musical Hamilton at Broward Center
for the Performing Arts, explores the rich and distinct developments of this
interdisciplinary genre in the region.

Featuring artists and performers steeped in Southern hip hop, this symposium
addresses the expansion of the genre in South Florida in the 1980s with its unique
fusion of Reggae, West Indian, Latino, and African music and dance with early rap
and Miami bass, the role pirate radio and Broward-based WEDR radio played in
broadcasting this unique blend, and how it influenced the work of South Florida
artists.

Participants include artists william cordova, Luis Gispert, and Kandy Lopez, among
others. Free dance and rap workshops and demonstrations will be held prior to
the symposium for children, teens and adults.

This event takes place during NSU Art Museum’s Free First Thursday’s Starry Nights.
Free admission but seating is limited.

The Sketchbook Project Bookmobile 12/6/18, 12/7/18, 12/8/18

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The Sketchbook Project Bookmobile
Thursday, 12/06/2018 – 12/08/2018 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost:

Come get creative with The Sketchbook Project at PAMM from December 6-8, from 11am-4pm during Miami Art Week. Visit the 1985 Piaggio Ape bookmobile and create your own sketchbook to share with others, or browse through the collection and flip through thousands of creations submitted by creatives from all around the world.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents Centennial Fort Lauderdale Light Up 12/10/18

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents Centennial Fort Lauderdale Light Up
Monday, 12/10/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
New River Inn at History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Eventbrite
Cost: Free for members; $25 for general public

Celebrate the Centennial of Fort Lauderdale Light Up at the historic New River
Inn! History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, is commemorating the date of December 10, 1918, when Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale received its first street lights powered-up by the Bryan Electric Company.

Enjoy a special Holiday Cocktail & Member Reception from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. featuring wine, hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats as our campus twinkles and glitters with traditional holiday decorations and musical sounds of the season. Sponsored by ARM Electrical Services, LLC.

This event is free for members and $25 for the general public. Please RSVP by December 6 at Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2SjlK9s

Seminole Art Scene from the Frontlines, A Fine Art Exhibit, at History Fort Lauderdale 11/16/18 – 1/28/19

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Seminole Art Scene from the Frontlines, A Fine Art Exhibit, at History Fort Lauderdale
Friday, 11/16/2018 – 01/28/2019 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
New River Inn at History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Varies

History Fort Lauderdale presents a full spectrum of contemporary works by multi-generational Native American artists. Honoring the history of the land we now call Fort Lauderdale and the legacy of Seminole Tribe ancestors, “Seminole Art Scene from the Frontlines” fine art exhibit will be the centerpiece of the history museum’s Native America Heritage Month celebration featuring works from Elgin Jumper, Jimmy Osceola, Jessica Osceola, Gordon Oliver Wareham, Brian Zepeda, Erica Deitz, Samuel Tommie and Stephanie Hall. The exhibit runs through January 28, 2019.

Free with Museum Admission; general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under.

“Seminole Art Scene from the Frontlines,” is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Fall in Love” Florida resident discount program. “Fall in Love” will offer residents a chance to experience history in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, participate in activities and view new exhibits at 50% off general admission each visit through November 30 (some exclusions apply) and receive 25% off of a $100 yearly membership which includes admission to hundreds of museums around the US through the Southeast Museums Reciprocal Program.*

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

About History Fort Lauderdale
History Fort Lauderdale, formerly known as Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, brings the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1907 Pioneer House Museum, the 1899 Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse Museum and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910 – present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints. History Fort Lauderdale is located at 219 Southwest Second Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Museum hours are Monday – Friday from noon – 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Latin American and Latinx Art Fund Launch 11/13/18

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Latin American and Latinx Art Fund Launch
Tuesday, 11/13/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost:

Join us for the launch of PAMM’s Latin American and Latinx Art Fund, a new affiliate group created to support exhibitions and programming at PAMM for Latin American and Latinx artists. Enjoy music, drinks, and mingling in advance of a special program that will share what our insitution has already accomplished in this arena of the arts and what is next on the horizon for Latin American and Latinx Art at PAMM.

Teresita Fernández, Eclipse, 2002. Collection Pérez Art Museum Miami, gift of the artist and Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York. Photo by Oriol Tarridas.

Beyond the Horizon: Collecting, Exhibiting, and Studying Cuban Art in a Miami Context 11/15/18

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Beyond the Horizon: Collecting, Exhibiting, and Studying Cuban Art in a Miami Context
Thursday, 11/15/2018 – 07:00 pm – 08:15 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Open to the public. Free with museum admission ($16 adults, members free)

In conjunction with the launch of the catalogue On the Horizon: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection, PAMM will host a conversation with: Jorge M. Pérez, Chairman, CEO, Founder of Related Group, and Art patron; Elizabeth Cerejido, Esperanza Bravo de Varona Chair, Cuban Heritage Collection, University of Miami Libraries; Patricia M. Hanna, Art Director, Related Group; Tobias Ostrander, Chief Curator, Pérez Art Museum Miami.

Credit: Yoan Capote, Island (see-escape), 2010
Oil, nails, and fishhooks on jute, mounted on plywood.
Collection Pérez Art Museum Miami, museum purchase with funds provided by Jorge M. Pérez.

Jazz at MOCA x Ashley Pezzotti Jazz Quartet 11/30/18

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Jazz at MOCA x Ashley Pezzotti Jazz Quartet
Friday, 11/30/2018 – 08:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is proud to present a special performance by award-winning jazz vocalist, Ashley Pezzotti, as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. Pezzotti captures the hearts of her audience with her extensive repertoire and roots in traditional jazz and bebop. Recognized as a young voice with an old soul, Pezzotti performs with a level of maturity that is far beyond her years with her style reminiscent of the great Anita O’Day and June Christy. At the young age of 22, Pezzotti has already performed with numerous GRAMMY Award-winning artists including Dave Holland, Keith Urban, Latin singer Juanes, Jon Secada, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Arturo Sandoval.

MOCA Makers: Jewelry Workshop with Steven Brownlee’s Jewelry Creations Workshop 10/27/18

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MOCA Makers: Jewelry Workshop with Steven Brownlee’s Jewelry Creations Workshop
Saturday, 10/27/2018 – 10/27/2018 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
770 NE 125th St.,
Miami, Florida 33161
RSVP / Register
Cost: $20 for MOCA Members, $25 for Non-Members. Supplies included.

Under the guidance of instructors from Jewelry Creations Workshop, students will learn how to create unique jewelry pieces inspired by Mira Lehr’s Tracing the Red Thread. Participants will have the opportunity to get creative and experiment with materials such as wire, mesh, thread, layered paper and laminate to make earrings, necklaces or bracelets. Recommended ages 16 and up.

A Peculiar Paradise Opening Reception 11/8/18

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A Peculiar Paradise Opening Reception
Thursday, 11/08/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
HistoryMiami Museum
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: $10

Be the first to see our newest exhibition at the opening reception with special guest photographer Nathan Benn. While on assignment for National Geographic, Benn captured Florida in 1981, a moment in the state’s history made famous by Miami’s narcotics-related crime wave and influx of newcomers from the Caribbean. After nearly 40 years, Benn has revisited his Florida image archive and A Peculiar Paradise will feature over 100 selections, as well as artifacts related to his 20-year career at National Geographic.

Your ticket to opening night includes complimentary beverages and light bites.

Museum Members: FREE
Non-Members: $10

Art in Practice: Demonstration by Mira Lehr and Catalog Signing 10/17/18

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Art in Practice: Demonstration by Mira Lehr and Catalog Signing
Sunday, 10/17/2018 – 07:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th St.,
North Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: Free with museum admission

Mira Lehr will discuss the exhibition and the works included in the exhibition catalog. She will also offer the audience an exclusive look into her process. The exhibition catalog will be available for sell and for signing by the artist.

MOCA Guided Tour | Highlights from Mira Lehr: Tracing the Red Thread 10/13/18

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MOCA Guided Tour | Highlights from Mira Lehr: Tracing the Red Thread
Saturday, 10/13/2018 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th St.,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free with museum admission

Artist Mira Lehr will lead a guided walkthrough of the exhibition. Lehr will answer questions and provide information related to the themes present in the exhibition and the artist’s process.

Mid-century Modern Architectural Tour of Fort Lauderdale 10/13/18

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Mid-century Modern Architectural Tour of Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 10/13/2018 – 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
New River Inn at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
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Cost: $59 per person

The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and BroCoMo (Bro-ward Co-unty Mo-dern) will present a Mid-century Modern Architectural Tour highlighting the historic architecture of our city and the unique works of Dan Duckham. Duckham, now in his 80s, was one of a group of trailblazing modernist architects in Florida who rose to prominence in late 1950s and 60s. His designs were inspired by the organic architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright with the fusion of the outdoors and indoors through geometric forms and construction. The tour begins and ends at the New River Inn. Parking is available at the County Garage with entrance on 2nd Street. Lunch is included. Tour leaders are from BroCoMo.

Tickets are $59 per person and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/2xEE1q8.

Presented by BroCoMo and the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS), who, for 56 years, has brought the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in five historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the 1907 King Cromartie House Museum, the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1905 Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House, the 1899 Replica Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910-present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints.

For more information about the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS), call (954) 463-4431 or visit www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org. Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Art Talk: Christo 10/4/18

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Art Talk: Christo
Thursday, 10/04/2018 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Photo: Wolfgang Volz © Christo 1983
Documentary photograph of Surrounded Islands Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1980–83

Internationally renowned artist Christo will discuss the large-scale, ephemeral public works he created with his late wife and collaborator, Jeanne-Claude, over the course of a monumental career that spans six decades. Christo will impart personal insights into the fascinating story behind Surrounded Islands, 1980–1983, taking questions from the audience.

Prior to the discussion, Christo will sign books and posters, available for purchase from PAMM Shop. Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1980–83 | A Documentary Exhibition will be on view October 4, 2018 through February 17, 2019.

Scholl Lecture Series: Arthur Jafa 10/11/18

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Scholl Lecture Series: Arthur Jafa
Thursday, 10/11/2018 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost:

Photo: Arthur Jafa
Courtesy Gavin Brown’s enterprise

PAMM will kick off the fifth year of the Scholl Lecture Series with distinguished artist and filmmaker Arthur Jafa. Jafa’s interdisciplinary practice combines film, installation, sculpture, and performance to examine assumptions about race and identity. Throughout his multifaceted career, Jafa has worked with John Akomfrah, Ava DuVernay, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, Spike Lee, and Jay-Z, among many others. His much-celebrated 2016 video Love is the Message, the Message is Death was recently acquired by the PAMM Collectors Council and is on view through April 21, 2019.

Young At Art Celebrates Smithsonian Day 9/22/18

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Young At Art Celebrates Smithsonian Day
Saturday, 09/22/2018 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Young At Art Museum
751 SW 121 Ave,
Davie, Florida 33325
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Cost: Free

Young At Art Museum is excited to offer FREE Admission to the public on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 in partnership with Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day! Participating guests must register on the Smithsonian Magazine website to receive free entry for two to YAA! Young At Art Museum will be allowing 800 visitors within the museum at one time so guests are encouraged to arrive early with a completed registration pass.
Here is the link to register:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/search/?q=

Celebrate Mexico’s Día de los Muertos with Ofrendas, a Cultural Immersion Exhibit at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society 10/7/18

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Celebrate Mexico’s Día de los Muertos with Ofrendas, a Cultural Immersion Exhibit at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Sunday, 10/07/2018 – 11/02/2018 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
New River Inn at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: $15 adults; $12 seniors; $7 students; Free for members, military and children ages 6 and under.

Celebrate the colorful traditions and heritage of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos during “Ofrendas,” a cultural immersion exhibit, opening Sunday, October 7 at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. The History Museum housed in the New River Inn on the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society campus will be awash in bold hues and imaginative decor as it showcases both fine art and creative community memorial altars or “ofrendas,” covered in photographs, flowers and favorite items of the dearly departed. Associated activities will include family fun on opening day from noon – 4 p.m., a Community Conversation about Day of the Dead with an artifact repatriation ceremony on October 29 at 6 p.m. and a closing evening of parades, costumes and revelry on Friday, November 2 from noon – 8 p.m.

This “Ofrendas” exhibit is part of Fort Lauderdale Historical Society’s “Fall in Love” Florida resident discount program. “Fall in Love” will offer residents a chance to experience history in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, participate in activities and view new exhibits at 50% off general admission each visit through November 30 (some exclusions apply) and receive 25% off of a $100 yearly membership which includes admission to hundreds of museums around the US through the Southeast Museums Reciprocal Program.*

For more information about the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

About the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS)
For 56 years, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS) has brought the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in five historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the 1907 King Cromartie House Museum, the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1905 Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House, the 1899 Replica Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910-present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints. The FLHS is located at 219 Southwest Second Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Museum hours are Monday – Friday from noon – 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The FLHS is a nonprofit agency supported by memberships, grants and charitable contributions.

* Discounts will be taken off of regular general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under. Proof of Florida residency required.

Beauty Conscious Artist Talk and Performance 8/25/18

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Beauty Conscious Artist Talk and Performance
Saturday, 08/25/2018 – 08/25/2018 06:00 pm – 09:00 am
Girls' Club
723 NE 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: Free

Join us for a double feature as we dive into the topics surrounding the exhibit Beauty Con(Scious) on view at Girls’ Club Warehouse. Please be advised, this exhibit and event includes mature content including realistic and comical depictions of the human body.

7pm | Artist Talk with Beauty Baiser
Beauty Baiser founders Maria Copello and Erika Arguello talk about their growing beauty business, shining a bright light on body positivity, eco-friendly practices, heritage sourcing and spiritual skincare. Sample products from their organic, cruelty free line of skincare items and hear about their recent book, Beautyfesto Pocket Book that will “take the readers on a twenty one day journey to self love and empowerment.”

www.baiserbeauty.com

8pm | Performance by Alyson Smith
Performance artist Alyson Smith presents a new work The Performance of Selfie, fixating on selfie-culture and representational aesthetics in the digital, social media-obsessed age. As her character goes to great lengths to obtain the perfect selfie, the audience is treated to an uncomfortable transformation.

www.alyson-smith.com

“Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano” Exhibit Debuts at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society 9/25/18

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“Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano” Exhibit Debuts at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Tuesday, 09/25/2018 – 12:00 pm –
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
219 SW 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 13210
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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will debut “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a new exhibit beginning September 25. There will be a members-only preview on September 24 at 6 p.m. before the public opening the following day.

Juliette A. Lange (1882-1977) was a socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy. At the apex of her career (1915-1930), Lange traveled the nation and Europe with theater companies performing popular musicals. As a longtime resident of the Rio Vista community, Lange was active in many civic, religious, social, and musical organizations. A legacy of her family is Lange Park in the city of Davie: former grove land contributed by Miss Lange three years prior to her passing.

This exhibit is a snapshot of fashion from 1920 – 1960. Lange’s beautiful gowns, hats and jewelry will be displayed along with programs and clippings from her fabulous days in professional theater. Visitors will explore early 20th century musical theater, the artist scene at that time in New York City, the Rio Vista neighborhood, citrus farming and Fort Lauderdale’s mid-century social and civic happenings.

For more information about the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

“Tracing the Red Thread” at MOCA 9/6/2018

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“Tracing the Red Thread” at MOCA
Thursday, 09/06/2018 – 11/04/2018 10:00 am –
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $5

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) North Miami will present the exhibition “Tracing the Red Thread,” by distinguished South Florida-based artist Mira Lehr, Sept. 6 – Nov. 4, 2018. The multimedia, museum-wide installation will reflect Lehr’s eco-feminist philosophy, the concept of mankind working with nature rather than dominating over it. Lehr uses the classical myth of Ariadne to explore the beauty, fragility and interconnectedness of the endangered aquatic ecosystem of the South Florida coast.

In Lehr’s mesmerizing installation, two and three-dimensional works evoke dense thickets of mangroves, the dangerous beauty of jellyfish and the ethereal luminosity of the coral reef. Lehr creates a mysterious world whose seductive beauty reminds us not only of the gifts that nature gives us, but of the importance of preserving them for the future generations.

Comprised of a variety of multimedia works, “Tracing the Red Thread” focuses on climate change and environmental issues as a major factor facing mankind today. The exhibition draws on the lessons Lehr learned six decades ago working with Buckminster Fuller on his “World Game Project.” As Lehr learned in her work with Fuller, the earth must be seen as a unified island within the oceans so one is made aware of the interconnectedness of all life.

Admission to MOCA is $5, but free for MOCA members and North Miami residents. An artist reception will take place on Thursday, Sept. 13, with an admission cost of $10 to the general public, free to MOCA members and North Miami residents.

62nd Annual Vizcaya Ball “East Meets West” 11/17/18

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62nd Annual Vizcaya Ball “East Meets West”
Saturday, 11/17/2018 – 07:00 pm – 05:00 am
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
3251 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33129
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Cost:

This year, Vizcaya Ball organizers pave the “silk road” for philanthropists and attendees to explore the Eastern influences of the historic estate during the upcoming 62nd Annual Vizcaya Ball.
To the naked eye, the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens design was decidedly Italian but woven into its tapestry are influences and inspiration that came from well beyond Europe and reached further east.
Examples can be found in the water channels in the Fountain Garden, reminiscent of Moghul garden design in Rajasthan; life-size sculpted peacocks in the Marine Garden symbolizing India; the O-bridge in the same garden inspired by similar bridges in China and Japan; and the Casba, the tiled, domed folly making playful reference to the Middle East. The decor in the Breakfast room and the Cathay guest bedroom in the Main House most aptly illustrates Chinoiserie, the style based on European interpretation of Chinese and Asian art and décor.
These influences will be celebrated as funds are raised for the continued preservation of the National Historic Landmark on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. presented by Chopard and fashions by renowned designer Naeem Khan. Music is provided by the Danny Beck Band and fireworks display by Add Fire of Miami.
To purchase tickets or a table for Vizcaya’s Ball, “East Meets West,” visit www.vizcayaball.org.

Jazz at MOCA: Nestor Torres 9/28/18

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Jazz at MOCA: Nestor Torres
Friday, 09/28/2018 – 08:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a unique performance by GRAMMY Award-winning Artist Nestor Torres as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 and recognizes Hispanic and Latin American heritage and culture. As a flautist, Torres has found inspiration in classical, Cuban, rock, and jazz sounds resulting in a rhythmic and mellifluous flute sound that has become a music genre all by itself.

In collaboration with the City of North Miami’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, the public is invited to enjoy this special Jazz at MOCA event and the rhythms of Nestor Torres, rain or shine.

Guests may also enjoy MOCA’s exhibition “Tracing the Red Thread” by Miami-based artist Mira Lehr by donation. “Tracing the Red Thread” is a multimedia, museum-wide installation reflecting Lehr’s eco-feminist philosophy.

Jazz at MOCA: Dr. Ed Calle 7/27/18

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Jazz at MOCA: Dr. Ed Calle
Friday, 07/27/2018 – 08:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free to the public

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to welcome Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist Dr. Ed Calle for a special performance as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. Calle originates from Venezuela and is best known for playing the saxophone, however he is also a talented composer, orchestrator, producer, scholar, and professor at Miami Dade College.

Calle is a master of his trade and has been described as “the most versatile saxophonist on the planet.” His rhythms can be heard on more than 1,200 albums, almost 9,000 singles and countless movie and television tracks.

The public is invited to dance to the rhythms of Dr. Ed Calle under the stars, rain or shine.

Guests may also enjoy MOCA’s current exhibition “Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” by donation.

Femme à la montre by Pablo Picasso at PAMM 7/4/18 – 10/16/18

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Femme à la montre by Pablo Picasso at PAMM
Wednesday, 07/04/2018 – 10/16/2018 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost:

Femme à la montre (Woman with a Watch) is a classic example of Pablo Picasso’s highly prized works from 1932. The subject of this painting, Marie-Thérèse Walter, is among his most revered.

Overtime at The Bass 6/29/18

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Overtime at The Bass
Friday, 06/29/2018 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Website
Cost: $10

Summertime calls for Overtime #atTheBass, featuring ‘one-night-only’ programming and evening hours until 10 PM. Join us for the kick-off of our summer late-night series on Friday, June 29, featuring a video screening by Bangkok-born, New York City-based artist Korakrit Arunanondchai, followed by music from GAMI, a DJ, cultural producer and founder of “Internet Friends,” an Ultra-Femme and Trans collective.

FREE welcome drink per guest (21+)!

Members: Free
Non-members: $10

Programming produced by Alan Gutierrez.

Parking is limited, ride sharing encouraged.

Special thanks to the Overtime Host Committee:
Alan Gutierrez
Amanda Sanfilippo
Michael Stavredes

[Image: Korakrit Arunanondchai, Painting with history in a room filled with people with funny names 3, 2015. Digital video, TRT 00:24:55 minutes. Courtesy of the artist and C L E A R I N G.]

Mexico City for and by the People 9/25/18

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Mexico City for and by the People
Tuesday, 09/25/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC Museum of Art and Design
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

In this talk, Lorena Zárate, historian and president of Habitat International Coalition, reviews the urban movements and struggles that have shaped Mexico City’s political agendas and public policies, in particular those related to housing, public space, and mobility. In 2017, Mexico City adopted its own constitution, which is one of the first in the world to incorporate its inhabitants’ “Right to the City.” Zárate assesses the city’s achievements and challenges, as well as the lessons that other cities can learn from Mexico City’s 2016 New Urban Agenda.

Butterfly Activity in NoMi Butterfly Garden 7/21/18

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Butterfly Activity in NoMi Butterfly Garden
Saturday, 07/21/2018 – 02:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free with museum admission

Visitors will learn about the monarch butterfly, their migration patterns and their threat of extinction though an exploration of Miami-based artist Franky Cruz’s greenhouse inside of MOCA and a film screening “Sex, Lies and Butterflies.” Each visitor will be given seeds to plant their own butterfly garden.

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is presenting the group exhibition “Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” through Aug. 5, 2018. Curated by Risa Puleo, the exhibition features the works of 37 artists who are from or living in the path of the monarch butterfly and are separated into conceptual categories including indigenous, immigrant and assimilated.

MOCA Moving Images: “The Golden Dream” Film Screening 7/21/18

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MOCA Moving Images: “The Golden Dream” Film Screening
Saturday, 07/21/2018 – 02:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free with museum admission

MOCA will screen the Cannes Film Festival award winning film “The Golden Dream” (2013), directed by Diego Quemada-Diez. This film follows three young men as they make the journey from Mexico to California.

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is presenting the group exhibition “Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” through Aug. 5, 2018. Curated by Risa Puleo, the exhibition features the works of 37 artists who are from or living in the path of the monarch butterfly and are separated into conceptual categories including indigenous, immigrant and assimilated.

Naturing the City: Toward Sustainable Communities and Resilient Infrastructure 9/13/18

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Naturing the City: Toward Sustainable Communities and Resilient Infrastructure
Thursday, 09/13/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC Museum of Art and Design
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Disasters, such as hurricanes, as well as the doom of climate change and sea level rise have fostered new thinking about urban planning, particularly in cities like Miami, Houston and New Orleans. There is a growing awareness that rebuilding must be sustainable in the long term in order to protect communities from dislocation and, ultimately, destruction. This panel includes practitioners and thinkers who are at the cutting edge of this booming field in various cities, as well as local Miami leaders. The goal of the roundtable is to exchange experiences and together envision the ideal city in the era of sea-level rise and climate instability.

Panelists: Dr. Daniel Aldana Cohen (University of Pennsylvania), Reverend Houston Cypress (Love the Everglades Movement), Joe Meppelink (Metalab Studio), Mayor Philip Stoddard (City of South Miami), Susanne Torriente (City of Miami Beach)
Moderator: Dr. Marilys Nepomechie (Florida International University School of Architecture)

By the People Exhibition Tour and Q&A with curator Cynthia E. Smith 7/19/18

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By the People Exhibition Tour and Q&A with curator Cynthia E. Smith
Thursday, 07/19/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC Museum of Art and Design
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

An industrial designer by training, Cynthia Smith serves as Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s curator of socially responsible design, integrating her design expertise with her advocacy on human rights and social justice issues. She has curated several ground-breaking exhibitions on the potential of design to impact the lives of everyday people and has been named a “20/20 New Pioneer” by Icon design magazine. She is a member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network, and serves on numerous international design juries.

By the People aims to empower visitors to see themselves as designers—not just of objects, but also of ideas, strategies, and solutions that improve their daily lives. The exhibition showcases 60 of the most innovative and impactful design projects from every region of the United States. They highlight some of the most pressing issues confronting Americans such as access to food, education, health care and affordable housing as well as questions of how to increase social and economic inclusion through improved transportation options and a balanced approach to land use between built and natural environment. Generated through design, these projects inspire creative problem-solving at local, regional, national, and even international levels.

Disrupting the Order of Things: How to get involved and get things done! 8/25/18

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Disrupting the Order of Things: How to get involved and get things done!
Saturday, 08/25/2018 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
MDC Museum of Art and Design
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Presentation: Tony García (Street Plans Collaborative)
Cities and citizens around the world are embracing an incremental approach and grassroots energy to plan and implement neighborhood improvement projects. From bike lanes to park spaces, advocates and cities are increasingly working together to make sustainable long-term change using small-scale moves. Join us for a conversation with Tony García, a leader in the Tactical Urbanism movement, who will share stories from projects around the country and will give advice on how you too can join the ever expanding list of folks who are making change happen in their communities.

Follow the Carbon: Climate Change, Housing Struggles, and the Reinvention of the Built Environment 9/12/18

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Follow the Carbon: Climate Change, Housing Struggles, and the Reinvention of the Built Environment
Wednesday, 09/12/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC Museum of Art and Design
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

How can cities tackle climate change and inequality at the same time? Surprisingly, research shows that guaranteeing housing affordability is key to effective climate policies in cities. Considering the cities of Sao Paulo, New York and others comparatively, Aldana finds that urban climate policies have failed because of a general political inability to address race and class inequalities.
Professor Daniel Aldana Cohen (University of Pennsylvania)

The Politics of Public Space in Latin America 9/26/18

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The Politics of Public Space in Latin America
Wednesday, 09/26/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC Museum of Art and Design
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

This panel will consider cutting-edge urban initiatives in various Latin American cities, and the two paths they suggest to neighborhood revitalization through urban design. One is the vision of elected officials such as mayors, and the other emerges from grassroots activism. Cities like Medellin, Caracas, and Mexico City have been at the forefront of new initiatives in formerly underserved communities. A discussion of these projects will serve as a base for future choices Miami could consider.
Panelists: Alejandro Haiek (LAB PRO FAB, Venezuela), Jorge Pérez Jaramillo (Santo Tomás University, Medellin, Colombia), Lorena Zárate (Hábitat International Coalition)
Moderator: Dr. Sonia Chao (University of Miami)

Jazz at MOCA: Julio Montalvo 6/29/18

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Jazz at MOCA: Julio Montalvo
Friday, 06/29/2018 – 08:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month with a unique performance by Julio Montalvo as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. Montalvo is a leading trombonist from the island of Cuba. Inspired by his island roots, Montalvo blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with elements of modern jazz to create his original style – New Latin Jazz.

As a songwriter, producer, arranger, session musician, and a Grammy award winner, Montalvo is well-versed in the world of jazz. Montalvo has collaborated with the leading stars of pop and rock in Spain and has shared the stage with renown musicians from the international jazz circuit such as Mark Nightingale, Mike Mossman, and Gladstone Galliza. In 2008, Montalvo founded his own record label, Montalvo Records and since has produced more than 10 recordings.

The public is invited to enjoy the unique rhythms of Montalvo, rain or shine.

Guests may also enjoy MOCA’s exhibition “Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” by donation. Curated by Risa Puleo, the exhibition features the works of 37 artists who are from or living in the path of the monarch butterfly and are separated into conceptual categories including indigenous, immigrant and assimilated.

Walkthrough with Monarchs Curator Risa Puleo 6/16/18

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Walkthrough with Monarchs Curator Risa Puleo
Saturday, 06/16/2018 – 01:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free with museum admission

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is presenting the group exhibition “Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” through Aug. 5, 2018. Curated by Risa Puleo, the exhibition features the works of 37 artists who are from or living in the path of the monarch butterfly and are separated into conceptual categories including indigenous, immigrant and assimilated.


Curator and Critic, Risa Puleo will offer participants an engaging and enlightening gallery tour of “Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” during its first stop on its traveling exhibition tour at MOCA.

MOAD MDC Presents Race and Urban Space: Overcoming Inequality in Miami 6/15/18

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MOAD MDC Presents Race and Urban Space: Overcoming Inequality in Miami
Friday, 06/15/2018 – 09:00 pm –
MDC Museum of Art and Design
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

What can architecture and urban planning do to mitigate racial inequality? Do we still believe that residential racial integration is the solution? Miami’s lines of racial segregation have barely moved since the Civil Rights movement. On the one hand, incoming immigrants settled in neighborhoods according to preexisting demographics, while residential programs crafted in the aftermath of the 1968 Fair Housing Act to promote integration were increasingly defunded. On the other, new infrastructure projects, along with real estate interests, reconfigured the city’s geography in some areas. As a result, black neighborhoods experienced a decline. How can new “placemaking” initiatives, largely spearheaded by communities and the nonprofit sector, contribute to overcoming inequality?
Panelists: Shekeria Brown (South Florida Development Coalition), Neil Hall (Overtown’s Urban Collective/Arts Africa), Dr. Willie Logan (Opa Locka Community Development Corp.), Dr. Moses Shumow (Florida International University)
Moderator: Professor Robin Bachin (University of Miami)

MOAD MDC Presents: Resilience Must Be Everyone’s Job in Miami 6/9/18

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MOAD MDC Presents: Resilience Must Be Everyone’s Job in Miami
Saturday, 06/09/2018 – 04:00 pm –
Museum of Art and Design @ MDC
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Sam Van Leer, the president and founder of the nonprofit Urban Paradise Guild (UPG), asks how can we fight the causes and effects of climate change while making Miami a better place to live today? Instead of solutions that exclude the public and allow big business to shape policy, Van Leer examines how everyone can get involved in projects such as restoring natural habitats, introducing urban agriculture for low-income families, and engaging the public and local leaders to find new ways to protect the environment. Van Leer has himself led efforts likes these at various parks and urban areas around the county, including ACE Preserve, Amelia Earhart Park, and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Creative Placemaking: What’s in It for Miami? 5/30/18

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Creative Placemaking: What’s in It for Miami?
Wednesday, 05/30/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC Museum of Art and Design
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Recently, “placemaking” has become a buzzword among policy makers, foundations, and community activists. As public institutions reduce their involvement in the arts, culture, and education, private stakeholders have stepped in to address communities’ needs for inclusive public spaces. These spaces, ranging from small children playgrounds to entire arts districts, are ideally conceived in dialogue among communities, public policy agents, interested businesses and non-profits, and others. This panel will discuss how to activate “creative placemaking” initiatives, and how to balance communities’ mobilization (or lack thereof), the top-down approaches of policy-makers, and the profit drives of urban developers.
Panelists: Dr. Ann Markusen (University of Minnesota), Victoria Rogers (Knight Foundation), Roberto Rovira (Florida International University).
Moderator: Dr. Ariana Hernandez-Reguant (Tulane University)

Creative Placemaking: How the Arts Are Enlivening Communities, Celebrating Diversity, and Pursuing Placekeeping 5/29/18

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Creative Placemaking: How the Arts Are Enlivening Communities, Celebrating Diversity, and Pursuing Placekeeping
Tuesday, 05/29/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC Museum of Art and Design
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Professor Markusen’s talk traces the origins of “Creative Placemaking” and reviews its current features and challenges, including building partnerships, securing funding, incorporating diversity, and avoiding displacement. Using cases from around the US, she explores how artists and art forms (music, theater, dance, visual art, writing) are central to its success.
Respondent: Dr. George Yúdice (University of Miami)

Opening Reception for Karen Rifas 5/23/18

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Opening Reception for Karen Rifas
Wednesday, 05/23/2018 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Bass
2100 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Website
Cost: Free with museum admission

For more than thirty years, Miami-based artist Karen Rifas has amassed a body of work that endeavors to understand and re-imagine space. Well known for her minimal cord and leaf installations, and precise, methodical line drawings, in 2016, Rifas began a focused exploration into the constructive possibilities of color. Employing densely hued shapes and irregular lines, Rifas creates spaces that oscillate between the two- and three-dimensional. Deceptive Constructions surveys this recent body of work for the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in over 10 years. Through variegated floor and sculptural installations, works on paper, and wood panel, Rifas uses a concise language of richly contrasted color to alter our perception of space.

Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” Artist Reception  6/14/18

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Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” Artist Reception 
Thursday, 06/14/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA)
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $10 to the general public, free to MOCA members and North Miami residents

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) will present the group exhibition “Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” from May 24 – Aug. 5, 2018. Curated by Risa Puleo, the exhibition features the works of 37 artists who are native to the Americas separated into conceptual categories including indigenous, immigrant and assimilated.   
 
The exhibition focuses on the monarch, the only butterfly that migrates in two directions, as a geographic range and a metaphor. Monarchs (specifically those of eastern North American) fly from southern Canada through the Midwest on their way to Michoacán, Mexico and back. 
 
This survey of artists from or living in the path of the monarch, brings to life the Dakota Access Pipeline and the call to build a wall in Mexico as unrelenting issues that create challenges for people native to the Americas — being separated by conceptual categories of indigenous, immigrant, and assimilated. 
 
Like the butterfly, which takes at least four generations to completely navigate its way through middle America with inherited knowledge, these artists also use inherited cultural memory to showcase and explore historical narratives of their respective heritage through abstract techniques. 
 
Artists incorporate processes such as basket weaving, beadwork, copper hammering, and quilting, and materials such as stucco, plaster, ceramics, and feathers, that hold a high degree of resonance within native, immigrant, and brown aesthetics and vernacular cultures. The exhibition also charts the movement of styles and approaches through large spans of time across the Americas, speaking to an inherited means of production and genealogy of form. 
 
William Cordova, a nationally respected Miami-based artist, is one of the artists featured in the exhibition. Other artists include Gina Adams, Carmen Argote, Natalie Ball, Margarita Cabrera, Juan William Chávez, Rafa Esparza, Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez, Guillermo Galindo, Jeffrey Gibson, Sky Hopinka, Donna Huanca, Truman Lowe, Ivan LOZANO, Cannupa Hanska Luger and Marty Two Bulls, Jr, Salvador Jiménez-Flores, Nicholas Galanin and Merritt Johnson, Rodolfo Marron III, Harold Mendez, Mark Menjivar, Ronny Quevedo, Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez, Josh Rios andAnthony Romero, Guadalupe Rosales, Carlos Rosales-Silva, Francisco Souto, Rodrigo Valenzuela, Mary Valverde, Dyani White Hawk, Nathan Young, and Sarah Zapata.

Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly”  5/24/18

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Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” 
Thursday, 05/24/2018 – 08/05/2018 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA)
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $5, free for MOCA members and North Miami residents

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) will present the group exhibition “Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” from May 24 – Aug. 5, 2018. Curated by Risa Puleo, the exhibition features the works of 37 artists who are native to the Americas separated into conceptual categories including indigenous, immigrant and assimilated.   
 
The exhibition focuses on the monarch, the only butterfly that migrates in two directions, as a geographic range and a metaphor. Monarchs (specifically those of eastern North American) fly from southern Canada through the Midwest on their way to Michoacán, Mexico and back. 
 
This survey of artists from or living in the path of the monarch, brings to life the Dakota Access Pipeline and the call to build a wall in Mexico as unrelenting issues that create challenges for people native to the Americas — being separated by conceptual categories of indigenous, immigrant, and assimilated. 
 
Like the butterfly, which takes at least four generations to completely navigate its way through middle America with inherited knowledge, these artists also use inherited cultural memory to showcase and explore historical narratives of their respective heritage through abstract techniques. 
 
Artists incorporate processes such as basket weaving, beadwork, copper hammering, and quilting, and materials such as stucco, plaster, ceramics, and feathers, that hold a high degree of resonance within native, immigrant, and brown aesthetics and vernacular cultures. The exhibition also charts the movement of styles and approaches through large spans of time across the Americas, speaking to an inherited means of production and genealogy of form. 
 
William Cordova, a nationally respected Miami-based artist, is one of the artists featured in the exhibition. Other artists include Gina Adams, Carmen Argote, Natalie Ball, Margarita Cabrera, Juan William Chávez, Rafa Esparza, Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez, Guillermo Galindo, Jeffrey Gibson, Sky Hopinka, Donna Huanca, Truman Lowe, Ivan LOZANO, Cannupa Hanska Luger and Marty Two Bulls, Jr, Salvador Jiménez-Flores, Nicholas Galanin and Merritt Johnson, Rodolfo Marron III, Harold Mendez, Mark Menjivar, Ronny Quevedo, Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez, Josh Rios andAnthony Romero, Guadalupe Rosales, Carlos Rosales-Silva, Francisco Souto, Rodrigo Valenzuela, Mary Valverde, Dyani White Hawk, Nathan Young, and Sarah Zapata.
  
Admission to MOCA is $5, free for MOCA members and North Miami residents. An artist reception will take place on Thursday, June 14, 2018 with an admission cost of $10 to the general public, free to MOCA members and North Miami residents.

ProjectArt Group Exhibition Artist Reception at MOCA 5/31/18

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ProjectArt Group Exhibition Artist Reception at MOCA
Thursday, 05/24/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) North Miami 
770 NE 125th St.,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is hosting a group exhibition of artists from ProjectArt, a nonprofit organization that provides free after-school art classes to underserved youth in public libraries through an artist residency program.

Taking inspiration from the libraries and communities they served for 9 months, these Miami-based, multi-disciplinary artists will come together to showcase the artwork they created during their tenure as ProjectArt Resident Artists. The artists teach, mentor youth, and create new works in eight public libraries across Miami-Dade County.

MOCA and ProjectArt will kick off the 4-day viewing with an opening event on Thursday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. that includes a 7:15 p.m. walk-through led by the artists who will offer exclusive insight into their works.

The exhibition will feature works by Alex Nuñez (Hispanic Branch Library), Anthony Anaya (North Central Branch Library), Blair Butterfield (Homestead Branch Library), Maria Theresa Barbist (Culmer/Overtown Branch Library), Morel Doucet (Arcola Lakes Branch Library), Rosa Naday Garmendia (Little River Branch Library), Rosemarie Romero (Model City Branch Library) and Stuart Sheldon (Edison Branch Library).

The exhibition is on view from May 31 – June 3, 2018

The cost to attend is complimentary.

Jazz at MOCA: LaVie 5/25/18

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Jazz at MOCA: LaVie
Friday, 05/25/2018 – 05/25/2018 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA)
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is celebrating Haitian Heritage Month with a special performance by singer LaVie as a part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. LaVie’s music breaks through the barriers of traditional gospel by harmonizing her sensational collaboration of Soul, R&B, and Neo-Soul musical styles.
 
LaVie exemplifies her name, which means the “the life” in French, in her music with her energetic stage performances and her infectious personality. LaVie uses her eclectic contemporary sound as a vehicle to encourage and empower her audience to enjoy life.  
 
The public is invited to dance under the stars and enjoy the diverse rhythms of LaVie, rain or shine. Guests may also enjoy MOCA’s exhibition “Monarchs: Brown and Native Contemporary Artists in the Path of the Butterfly” by donation.

This event is free and open to the public.

Refresh Live with the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale Present A Fort Lauderdale Culinary Experience at the New River Inn 5/1/18

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Refresh Live with the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale Present A Fort Lauderdale Culinary Experience at the New River Inn
Tuesday, 05/01/2018 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Historic New River Inn at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Join the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, Refresh Live and the Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale for “A Fort Lauderdale Culinary Experience at the New River Inn.” This live cooking demo will feature local produce from the Northwest Gardens Community plus local vendors, music and entertainment.

Presented by Refresh Live, the Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale and the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS). For 56 years, FLHS has brought the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in five historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the 1907 King Cromartie House Museum, the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1905 Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House, the 1899 Replica Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910-present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints.

For more information, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Invites You to Raise Your Spirits with an Interactive Ghost Tour 5/2/18

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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Invites You to Raise Your Spirits with an Interactive Ghost Tour
Sunday, 05/02/2018 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: $49 plus service fee

Join Paranormal Coast’s hosts on May 2 for a hands-on Interactive Ghost Tour paranormal experience. Your evening begins with a wine bar and light bites in the Lucy Bryan Dining Room. View documentary footage of professional paranormal investigations of the 1905 New River Inn and the 1907 King Cromartie House. Then, the professional ghost hunters will lead you through an exploration of the historic properties and introduce you to the “permanent” guests. We ain’t ‘fraid of no ghosts. Are you? Tickets are $49 per person
(plus service fees) and are available at https://bit.ly/2qo3iAf.

Presented by the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (FLHS), who, for 56 years, has brought the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in five historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the 1907 King Cromartie House Museum, the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1905 Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House, the 1899 Replica Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910-present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints.

For more information, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

10 Days of Connection / Connect Miami 5/1/18 – 5/10/18

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10 Days of Connection / Connect Miami
Tuesday, 05/01/2018 – 05/10/2018 08:00 am – 10:00 pm
Various locations throughout South Florida
1951 NW 7th Ave #600,
Miami, Florida 33136
Website
Cost: Free

10 Days of Connection is a community-led initiative to promote kindness and inclusion in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. From May 1-10, participants are invited to attend connection experiences hosted by more than 130 local organizations, and are challenged to step outside of their comfort zone to forge new connections across lines of difference. A full calendar of events is available at http://bit.ly/ConnectionEvents.

Join the conversation by following @ConnectMiami305 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and by using the hashtag #10DaysOfConnection to share your experience. Learn more at 10daysofconnection.org.

For any additional questions please contact:
Joan Marie Godoy
joan@radicalpartners.net
(786) 327-3634

Jazz at MOCA: Aaron Lebos Reality ensemble 4/27/18

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Jazz at MOCA: Aaron Lebos Reality ensemble
Friday, 04/27/2018 – 06:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161

Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami is celebrating National Jazz Appreciation Month with a performance by the Aaron Lebos Reality ensemble as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. The powerful and unique music group from Miami, FL, specializing in Jazz, Funk, Rock, R&B, Latin and World Music Jazz, is well-known in South Florida attracting the ears of both extraordinary musicians and mainstream audiences.

The group is comprised of Aaron Lebos, Eric England, Jim Gasior and Rodolfo Zuniga, who on their own are some of the most-in-demand musicians in South Florida and beyond. Together the four musicians bring a unique high energy and intimate musical experience to each show.

The public is invited to dance under the stars and enjoy the diverse rhythms of the Aaron Lebos Reality ensemble, rain or shine. Guests may also enjoy MOCA’s exhibition “Obscura” by Lionel Smit during “Jazz at MOCA” by donation.

Curator Tours In French 4/12/18

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Curator Tours In French
Thursday, 04/12/2018 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: free

Join Barbara Buhler Lynes, Ph. D., Sunny Kaufman Senior Curator, for a tour of Midnight in Paris and New York conducted in French.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Hosts Exclusive Behind the Stacks Tour 4/10/18

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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Hosts Exclusive Behind the Stacks Tour
Tuesday, 04/10/2018 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hoch Heritage Research Center, Library & Archive at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
219 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Free with general museum admission. General admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under

The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society will host an exclusive “Behind the Stacks” Tour of its Hoch Heritage Research Center, Library and Archive. This unique, exciting and educational tour, in remembrance of the centennial anniversary of the end of World War I, will feature rare books, curated photos and artifacts that highlight diverse perspectives of how residents of Florida and early Fort Lauderdale participated in the Great War. The special program is being held in honor of the 60th anniversary of National Libraries Week and in recognition of National Library Workers Day.

Free with general museum admission. General admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available on line at eventbrite.com or at the door.

For 56 years, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society has brought the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in five historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the 1907 King Cromartie House Museum, the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1905 Philemon Nathaniel Bryan House, the 1899 Replica Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910-present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints.

Tea And Art History: David Hockney Painting And Photography 4/25/18

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Tea And Art History: David Hockney Painting And Photography
Wednesday, 04/25/2018 – 02:30 pm – 04:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: $40

Attend the Sunny Kaufman Annual Lecture, which includes traditional afternoon tea followed by an art history lecture by Barbara Lynes, Ph.D., Sunny Kaufman Senior Curator, focusing on the painting and photography of David Hockney.

Tea: 2:30 pm

Lecture: 3:30 pm

$40 per person; $35 Museum member. Limited seating, paid reservations required

Jazz at MOCA: Chloe Dolandis 3/30/18

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Jazz at MOCA: Chloe Dolandis
Friday, 03/30/2018 – 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA), North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami is celebrating Women’s History Month with Chloe Dolandis as part of its monthly Jazz at MOCA series. Recognized as a young voice with an old soul, Dolandis moves the audience with her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence.

Appealing to a wide range of audiences and locally recognized, Dolandis’ talents are very versatile and explore multiple genres. Her debut album, “Bring Back the Fever,” is a unique, stylistic blend of jazz, pop and soul, while her EP, “There’s More,” offers a more intimate side of her voice and songwriting abilities. Dolandis’ country song, “One Man’s White Trash (Is Another Man’s Treasure),” was a finalist in the prestigious NSAI Song Contest presented by CMT and her pop/soul song, “Solid Woman,” was a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition’s Performance Category.

Get ready for an impactful night of soulful jazz, rain or shine! Guests may also enjoy MOCA’s exhibition “Lionel Smit: Obscura” by donation from 7-10 p.m. during Jazz at MOCA.

Art Roundtable: Cara Despain: Seeing The Scenes 3/20/18

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Art Roundtable: Cara Despain: Seeing The Scenes
Tuesday, 03/20/2018 – 03/20/2018 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Cost:

Join us for a conversation with Miami-based artist Cara Despain on the art historical understanding of landscapes as idealized settings and our contemporary perceptions. Despain will reference visual culture starting with the Hudson River School painters to her contemporary depictions of the American landscape.

Cara Despain was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She received her BFA in Drawing and Painting from the University of Utah. Her most recent installation was featured at Fair, an all-women exhibition organized by Spinello Projects during Miami Art Week/Art Basel 2017.

Free for members; $10 non-members. RSVP here or call 954-262-0258.

Lunch may be pre-ordered from the cafe by calling 954-262-0255. View menu here.

Little Dreams Foundation Music Showcase 3/18/18

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Little Dreams Foundation Music Showcase
Sunday, 03/18/2018 – 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: Free

Come watch our little big performance! Your kids can’t miss the Little Dreams Foundation’s Music Dreamers showcasing their big talent for a little crowd.
Founded in year 2000 by Orianne and Phil Collins, the Little Dreams Foundation’s mission is to fulfill the dreams of young talents with no financial means.
The Foundation provides training and advices from professional/celebrity mentors to children with talent in music, art and sports.
The foundation continues to guide and support the Little Dreamers in their development to ensure they are trained and prepared to perform at the highest level in their chosen field.

FREE First Thursday Starry Nights Presented by PNC Arts Alive 4/12/18

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FREE First Thursday Starry Nights Presented by PNC Arts Alive
Thursday, 04/12/2018, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: free

Free First Thursdays Starry Nights presented by PNC Arts Alive with FREE museum admission on the first Thursday of every month, from 4 – 8 pm.

Enjoy:

2-for-1 specials on wine and craft beer
light bites in the Museum Café
free admission to exhibitions
hands-on art projects for all ages.
Schedule:

Micro Mini Muse (children ages 3 – 5) : 5- 7:30 pm

Mini Muse (children ages 5-10): 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Drop-In Arts for teens and adults: 5:30 – 7:30 pm

FREE and open to the public. For more information, please call 954-262-0258.

MOAD MDC – Maria Jose Arjona: All the Others in Me 4/14/18

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MOAD MDC – Maria Jose Arjona: All the Others in Me
Saturday, 04/14/2018 – 08:00 pm –
Miami Light Project
at the Light Box at Goldman Warehouse
404 NW 26th St
Miami, FL

Cost: $15 General Admission; $10 Faculty and Staff; $5 Non MDC Students with Student ID; Free MDC Students with RSVP and Student ID

Taking the form of an unconsummated striptease with a multicultural pop soundtrack, Colombian artist María José Arjona’s performance All the Others in Me functions as a bridge between “miss-understandings.” It refuses to point at anything specific or resolve these misunderstandings, but instead offers a panoramic vista on our perception of each other across distances. These distances, intentionally created, augmented, altered, and manipulated by mass media and other systems of control, place us in positions of submission under a blanket of so-called “information.” Arjona’s work highlights the continuous transitioning of thoughts that encourage us to just see and absorb but never question. All the Others in Me participates in several conversations between the objectified female body in Western civilization and the feminine body within Islam.

María José Arjona lives and works in her native Bogota. Her artistic practice focuses on long durational performances in which the body is the primary material and medium of visual communication, generating non-linear narratives beyond the concept of identity. Arjona’s work is included in many public and private collections internationally. She has presented her work across Latin America and at the Louvre in Paris; the Thessaloniki Biennale; the Guangzhou Triennale; the Madre Museum in Naples, Italy; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; La Caixa in Madrid; the Ballroom Marfa, Texas; The Watermill Center in Water Mill, New York; and the Museo Universitario del Chopo in Mexico City. Arjona will have a major solo exhibition in 2018 at the Museum of Modern Art in Bogota, accompanied by the first large publication on her work, which includes an essay by André Lepecki.

Living Together April Film Series: The Yes Men are Revolting 4/26/18

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Living Together April Film Series: The Yes Men are Revolting
Thursday, 04/26/2018 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Bill Cosford Cinema
5030 Brunson Drive, Memorial Building 227,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Cost: Free

The Yes Men Are Revolting chronicles the past five years of pranksters Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, the infamous activists known for duping the media with their impersonations of corporate shills and government stooges. This time they have climate change in their sights, which results in anxiety, improv, media whirlwinds, and a threat of legal action more serious than ever before.

Andre Lepecki: In the Event of Encounter (or, The Improbable Living Together) 4/20/18

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Andre Lepecki: In the Event of Encounter (or, The Improbable Living Together)
Friday, 04/20/2018 – 07:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Art and Design @ MDC
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, Florida 33145

Cost: Free

This lecture-performance addresses the notion of “encounter” as essential to a politics and an aesthetics of the commons. By drawing from several philosophical and political traditions that have analyzed the ethics and politics of the encounter, and by invoking artistic propositions that bring into the world improbable events (particularly in performance art and experimental choreography) André Lepecki will consider how the event of encounter precipitates groundings for living away from the necropolitical logic of our current imperial, colonial and murderous neoliberal monohumanism.
André Lepecki is Professor and Chairperson in Performance Studies at New York University. He is editor of several anthologies on dance and performance theory, including Of the Presence of the Body (2004) and Dance (2012). An independent performance curator, he has created projects for Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin; Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw; the Hayward Gallery, London; Haus der Kunst, Munich; and the 2016 Biennale of Sydney. Lepecki is the author of Exhausting Dance: Performance and the Politics of Movement (2006, translated into ten languages) and Singularities: Dance in the Age of Performance (2016).

“The Art of Soulebrity” Exhibition 2/1/18-4/15/18

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“The Art of Soulebrity” Exhibition
Sunday, 02/01/2018 – 04/15/2018 10:00 am –
HistoryMiami Museum
101 W Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students with ID, $5 for children 6-12, and free for members and children under 6.

HistoryMiami Museum is honoring Overtown’s own legendary “Soul Man,” Sam Moore, with an exhibition. The exhibition, titled “The Art of Soulebrity,” focuses on his work throughout the decades and will be open to the public until April 15, 2018. On display will be Moore’s 1968 Grammy award and 1992 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction piece, as well as a Bruce Springsteen hat from a performance they did together in 2012. The museum will also showcase art, including digital art reproduced with archival ink on museum acrylic by artist Brigitte Andrade, and other iconic items related to the Civil Rights Movement in Miami.

Museum Hours & Fees:
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm; Monday, closed.
Regular museum admission: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students with ID, $5 for children 6-12, and free for members and children under 6.

Jumana Emil Abboud: Out of the Shadows III 2/23/18

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Jumana Emil Abboud: Out of the Shadows III
Friday, 02/23/2018 – 07:30 pm – 09:00 pm
MDC Wolfson Auditorium
300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: Free

In Out of the Shadows III, Jumana Emil Abboud asks “What do places speak of?” This audio-visual performance includes Palestinian folk-tales and traditional oral histories. These stories that inspire the artist have always emphasized the importance of relationships with the landscape and with sources of water. Evoking her Palestinian roots and the places to which she is deeply connected—Jerusalem, Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Galilee—the artist uses music, poems, and drawings to weave together past and present, contemporary reality and the unseen world with its jinns and ghoulehs. For this world premiere, Abboud collaborates with Issa Freij, and the artists reflect on their experiences during a four-year film project as they searched for the haunted sites of which the tales tell. Their interactive storytelling explores folk customs, sacred objects, and enchanted locations to underscore themes of memory, loss, and resilience.

Eleonora Fabião: Triptych Miami – I Will Have a Conversation About Any Subject/Converso Sobre Cualquier Asunto 1/24/18

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Eleonora Fabião: Triptych Miami – I Will Have a Conversation About Any Subject/Converso Sobre Cualquier Asunto
Wednesday, 01/24/2018 – 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Cost: Free

In a program designated Triptych Miami, Eleonora Fabião will present three interrelated components. The action I Will Have a Conversation About Any Subject/Converso Sobre Cualquier Asunto finds the artist at various public locations over the course of three days, barefoot, sitting and facing an empty chair, and displaying a sign bearing the invitation of the work’s title. The artist will also present a lecture performance about her practice; a workshop with young artists titled Performance Art, Artistic Strategies, and Political Imagination (New World School of the Arts); and Light Cloud, an action that will be performed along with the workshop participants in downtown Miami. The unpredictable encounters that result from these open-ended situations constitute the works. Born in Brazil in1968, Eleonora Fabião is an artist and theorist who has performed actions in the streets since 2008. In 2011, she received the Arts in the Streets Award from the Brazilian National Foundation of the Arts and in 2014 the Rumos Itaú Cultural Grant that resulted in the publication of the book AÇÕES/ ACTIONS. Fabião is a professor at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro in the Theater Directing Undergraduate Program and the Arts of the Scene Graduate Program, where she chairs the artistic experimentation wing. Fabião is interested in the poetics and ethics of the strange, of the encounter, of precariousness. She considers the street actions as forms of knowledge and thought, and understands concepts and theories as sources of energy to keep investigating and inventing city, art, university, and writing. Her performance work has taken place in several venues including as part of Performa15 in New York in 2015, and at the Centro Municipal de Arte Hélio Oiticica and the Museu Bispo do Rosário, both in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

Eleonora Fabião: Triptych Miami “An Encounter at the New World School for the Arts” 1/25/18

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Eleonora Fabião: Triptych Miami “An Encounter at the New World School for the Arts”
Thursday, 01/25/2018 – 07:30 pm –
New World School for the Arts
25 NE 2nd St,
Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: Free

In a program designated Triptych Miami, Eleonora Fabião will present three interrelated components. The action I Will Have a Conversation About Any Subject/Converso Sobre Cualquier Asunto finds the artist at various public locations over the course of three days, barefoot, sitting and facing an empty chair, and displaying a sign bearing the invitation of the work’s title. The artist will also present a lecture performance about her practice; a workshop with young artists titled Performance Art, Artistic Strategies, and Political Imagination (New World School of the Arts); and Light Cloud, an action that will be performed along with the workshop participants in downtown Miami. The unpredictable encounters that result from these open-ended situations constitute the works. Born in Brazil in1968, Eleonora Fabião is an artist and theorist who has performed actions in the streets since 2008. In 2011, she received the Arts in the Streets Award from the Brazilian National Foundation of the Arts and in 2014 the Rumos Itaú Cultural Grant that resulted in the publication of the book AÇÕES/ ACTIONS. Fabião is a professor at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro in the Theater Directing Undergraduate Program and the Arts of the Scene Graduate Program, where she chairs the artistic experimentation wing. Fabião is interested in the poetics and ethics of the strange, of the encounter, of precariousness. She considers the street actions as forms of knowledge and thought, and understands concepts and theories as sources of energy to keep investigating and inventing city, art, university, and writing. Her performance work has taken place in several venues including as part of Performa15 in New York in 2015, and at the Centro Municipal de Arte Hélio Oiticica and the Museu Bispo do Rosário, both in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

Eleonora Fabião: Triptych Miami – Light Cloud 1/27/18

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Eleonora Fabião: Triptych Miami – Light Cloud
Saturday, 01/27/2018 – 06:30 pm –
New World School for the Arts
25 NE 2nd St,
Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: Free

In a program designated Triptych Miami, Eleonora Fabião will present three interrelated components. The action I Will Have a Conversation About Any Subject/Converso Sobre Cualquier Asunto finds the artist at various public locations over the course of three days, barefoot, sitting and facing an empty chair, and displaying a sign bearing the invitation of the work’s title. The artist will also present a lecture performance about her practice; a workshop with young artists titled Performance Art, Artistic Strategies, and Political Imagination (New World School of the Arts); and Light Cloud, an action that will be performed along with the workshop participants in downtown Miami. The unpredictable encounters that result from these open-ended situations constitute the works. Born in Brazil in1968, Eleonora Fabião is an artist and theorist who has performed actions in the streets since 2008. In 2011, she received the Arts in the Streets Award from the Brazilian National Foundation of the Arts and in 2014 the Rumos Itaú Cultural Grant that resulted in the publication of the book AÇÕES/ ACTIONS. Fabião is a professor at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro in the Theater Directing Undergraduate Program and the Arts of the Scene Graduate Program, where she chairs the artistic experimentation wing. Fabião is interested in the poetics and ethics of the strange, of the encounter, of precariousness. She considers the street actions as forms of knowledge and thought, and understands concepts and theories as sources of energy to keep investigating and inventing city, art, university, and writing. Her performance work has taken place in several venues including as part of Performa15 in New York in 2015, and at the Centro Municipal de Arte Hélio Oiticica and the Museu Bispo do Rosário, both in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

Jazz at MOCA 1/26/18

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Jazz at MOCA
Friday, 01/26/2018 – 01/26/2018 08:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami is thrilled to welcome saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts as part of the monthly Jazz at MOCA series. Roberts travels around the globe performing and recording with some of the greatest jazz artists of all time including James Morrison, Aretha Franklin, Christian McBride, Sammy Figueroa, Dave Douglas, Orrin Evans and Kurt Elling.

A jazz giant, Roberts has received numerous awards including three consecutive DownBeat Jazz Soloist Awards. He received a Grammy nomination in 2011, and was the only Australian semi-finalist in the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. Roberts is a member of both the Jeff “Tain” Watts Quartet and Jeff “Tain’ Watts” “Blue 5” as well as the newest member of Joey DeFrancesco’s quartet “The People.” He is also currently celebrating his seventh solo record “Tales & Tones.” The public is invited to enjoy the rhythms of Troy Roberts.

The opening reception of “Yarn Bombing,” a yarn-inspired exhibition created by the students enrolled in the MOCA Teen Program and Fantastic Fibers Miami’s Artist Books, will run in conjunction with January’s Jazz at MOCA. The exhibition will be located in the MOCA Pavilion, open for all to see, from January 26 – February 2, 2018.

The groundbreaking “How to Unlock a Portal” exhibition by Swedish artist Jacob Felländer will also be open by donation during Jazz at MOCA from 7-10 p.m. The exhibition will be on display through February 11, 2018.

“The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: The Fabric of Their Lives” 2/3/18

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“The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: The Fabric of Their Lives”
Saturday, 02/03/2018 – 03/10/2018 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Art Gallery 21
600 NE 21 Court,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
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Cost: Free

In honor of Black History Month, Art Gallery 21 and the City of Wilton Manors are proud to present “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: The Fabric of Their Lives” from Saturday, February 3 – Saturday, March 10. This distinctive exhibit will feature seven original quilts from the collection of Janet Dolland, advocate of the celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective.

Formed in the isolated African American hamlet of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, in the early 20th century, this collective of women ranges in ages from 19 to 90 and has been recognized by such organizations as the U.S. Postal Service, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, N.Y., and the National Museum in Washington, D.C. These quilts symbolize the individuality of the quilters’ multigenerational approach to African American art and culture.

In addition to the exhibit, Dolland will be giving lectures on quilting Saturday, February 3 at Art Gallery 21 and Thursday, February 8 at Old Dillard High School (1001 NW 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311) from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

This project is sponsored by in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council through the Cultural Investment Program.

“The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: The Fabric of Their Lives” will be available for viewing Thursdays through Saturdays from noon – 8 p.m. You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime display!

Karen Finley: Unicorn Gratitude Mystery 1/12/18

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Karen Finley: Unicorn Gratitude Mystery
Friday, 01/12/2018 – 08:00 pm –
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse
404 N.W. 26th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $15 general admission; $5 students with ID; free to MDC students

Karen Finley’s rave-reviewed solo performance Unicorn Gratitude Mystery explores psychological portrayals of the power that drives American election politics. Set in the recent US political presidential landscape, it takes on citizenship, gender disparity, and abuse of power. The individual cost of public relationships at the expense of privacy becomes divisive with searing psychosexual dynamics of wit and seething revelation. The performance includes magical beings, aggressive thankfulness, and collective intimacy through Shakespearean family nation dramatic traumatics. Playing a unicorn and morphing into a Hillary-like, Trump-like being while enveloping into the blueness of the blue dress of Monica Lewinsky, Finley embodies an experimental nonlinear poetic text that creates a jolt of intuition, analysis, and unnatural disaster of the human kind. Karen Finley is a pioneering interdisciplinary artist who has performed and exhibited internationally. Her recent work includes Mandala: Reimagined Columbus Circle, an interactive walk that examines the symbols and history of Columbus Circle; Artist Anonymous, a self-help meeting for those addicted to art; Written in Sand, a performance of her writings on AIDS; Open Heart, a Holocaust memorial at Camp Gusen, Austria; and Sext Me If You Can, where Finley creates commissioned portraits inspired by “sexts” received from the public. She is the author of eight books, including her latest, the twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Shock Treatment (City Lights). Grabbing Pussy (OR Books) is forthcoming in 2018. A recipient of many awards and grants, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, she is a professor of Art and Public Policy at New York University.

Jazz at MOCA: Miami Big Sound Orchestra 12/29/17

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Jazz at MOCA: Miami Big Sound Orchestra
Friday, 12/29/2017 – 12/29/2017 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA), North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161

Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami is thrilled to welcome back Miami Big Sound Orchestra as part of the monthly Jazz at MOCA series. Known as downtown Miami’s resident Latin Jazz big band since 2006, Miami Big Sound Orchestra combines 21st-century big band jazz with Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music, funk and soul. Their repertoire includes original compositions by Rafael “Cali” Valencia, legendary Miami bassist/composer; Chino Nunez, Grammy-award winning producer; and Jaui Schneider, former pianist/composer of Ray Barretto; along with classics from legends such as the great Mario Bauzá. 
 
The members of the Miami Big Sound Orchestra are all veteran Miami musicians who have performed and toured with top-name artists including Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, Issac Delgado, Jon Secada, Chayanne, Rey Ruiz, Tito Nieves, and K.C. and the Sunshine Band, among others. 
 
The public is invited to enjoy the music, funk and soul of Miami Big Sound Orchestra as 2017 comes to a close. The groundbreaking “How to Unlock a Portal” exhibition by Swedish artist Jacob Felländer will also be open by donation during Jazz at MOCA from 7-10 p.m. The exhibition debuted on Dec. 7 and will be on display through Feb. 11. 

Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB!) “A Night at the Museum” Returns to NSU Art Museum 1/8/18

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Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB!) “A Night at the Museum” Returns to NSU Art Museum
Monday, 01/08/2018 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $75

Funding Arts Broward (FAB!), a non-profit volunteer-based arts organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its second annual “A Night at the Museum.” Attendees will have the opportunity to browse art selections from “Frank Stella: Experiment and Change,” which will be on display through July 8, 2018 at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. The exhibition spans the artist’s 60-year career from the late 1950’s to the present and is composed of approximately 300 paintings, relief sculpture and drawings encompassing his work as an American painter, sculptor and print maker in the areas of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction. Bonnie Clearwater, director and chief curator of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, will be available to offer expert insight on Stella’s exhibition.

Live music, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine and spirits will add to this special event. To coincide with the collection, guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite black and white cocktail attire.

12th Annual International Chocolate Festival 1/19/18

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12th Annual International Chocolate Festival
Friday, 01/19/2018 – 01/21/2018 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Free for Fairchild Members Adults: $25 Seniors (age 65 and up): $18 Children (ages 6-17): $12 Free for children 5 and younger

Indulge in chocolate delicacies during the season’s most delicious event: The International Chocolate Festival! Enjoy fine chocolate samples from artisan chocolatiers, lectures on chocolate making and demonstrations from Miami’s master chefs and chocolatiers! Take our ChocoWalk to learn about the life cycle of a cacao plant, with stops in our Rainforest and more. Find out everything you ever needed to know about chocolate from the experts.

Aroid Society Show & Sale 2/3/18

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Aroid Society Show & Sale
Saturday, 02/03/2018 – 02/04/2018 10:30 am – 05:30 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Free for Fairchild Members Adults: $25 Seniors (age 65 and up): $18 Children (ages 6-17): $12 Free for children 5 and younger

Calling all plant lovers! Shop an array of aroid varieties and learn first hand from growers on how to properly plant, replant or propagate your own aroids and much more!

Sunday Sounds at Fairchild 2/4/18

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Sunday Sounds at Fairchild
Sunday, 02/04/2018 – 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Free for Fairchild Members Adults: $25 Seniors (age 65 and up): $18 Children (ages 6-17): $12 Free for children 5 and younger

Enjoy live music performed by student ensembles from the Frost School of Music. Music range from classic to contemporary to jazz favorites. Concerts are free with Garden admissions.

February 4: Frost Trombone Quartet

Concerts begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Glasshouse Cafe

Valentine’s Day Concert at Fairchild 2/14/18

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Valentine’s Day Concert at Fairchild
Wednesday, 02/14/2018 – 05:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
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Cost: Fairchild Member: $65 General Public: $80 Students (valid student ID required): $30 Children (6-17): $25

Celebrate this special day under the stars with the sounds of renowned Jazz vocalist and Miami native, Carmen Lundy who will enchant the crowd with original romantic pieces creating an intimate and unforgettable evening under the stars.

New World Symphony Event Blink, Burn 12/7/17

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New World Symphony Event Blink, Burn
Sunday, 12/07/2017 – 12/07/2017 05:30 pm –
New World Center
500 17th St,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

New World Symphony and the Pratt Institute Present Blink, Burn
On December 7, during Art Basel Miami Beach, the New World Symphony, in collaboration with Pratt Institute, will present BLINK, BURN., a sonic and visual exploration of human impact and the multi-faced, complicated nature of humanity. The immersive performance will feature the world premieres of four unique video art works, and is the culmination of a year-long collaboration between NWS Fellows and students from Pratt, a renowned New York City-based college that educates creative thinkers from around the world.

House of Today Curio at Design Miami/ 12/6/17

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House of Today Curio at Design Miami/
Wednesday, 12/06/2017 – 12/10/2017 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
DesignMiami/
3841 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 400,
Miami, Florida 33137
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The Lebanese non-profit organization House of Today, curated by founder Cherine Magrabi, will showcase up-and-coming designers in an installation called Construction-Deconstruction at Design Miami/. Designers Khaled El-Mays and Sayar & Garibeh, as well as set designer Rami Dalle, will present their newest pieces – light fixtures and tables – in a dreamlike decor that reveals the Lebanese creativity and cultural identity within the global design community.

Second Sundays at Faena Forum 11/12/17

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Second Sundays at Faena Forum
Sunday, 11/12/2017 – 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Faena Forum
3300-3398 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Cost: Free

Faena Art invites you on Sunday, November 12 from noon to 10 pm to Second Sundays at Faena Forum, a participatory art installation by assume vivid astro focus. The event is free and open to the public. It will feature special performances by TM Sisters and Miami Quad Squad as well as a new musical experience curated by Paperwater, featuring food pop ups from local vendors, and skating lessons for beginners. There are limited number of roller skates available, so we encourage you to bring your own.

Creative Arts 4 Kids 11/4/17

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Creative Arts 4 Kids
Saturday, 11/04/2017 – 11/04/2017 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th St.,
North Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: $18 per class, $60 for a four-class series for the general public. $12 per class, $40 for a four-class series for MOCA members, NOMI residents and City employees.

The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) is offering its monthly series known as Creative Arts 4 Kids, which occurs the first Saturday of every month. These creative art classes are offered for kids ages 6 through 12. Each month, the class will have a different theme to help kids learn about the elements of art through painting, drawing and sculpting activities in the style of renowned artists.

For November, the theme is Twirling Creations inspired by Alexander Calder. The activity for the children is mixed media mobiles. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to stay and create with their children.

Free Homebuying Seminar Paint a Brighter Financial Future with your New Home 11/2/17

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Free Homebuying Seminar Paint a Brighter Financial Future with your New Home
Thursday, 11/02/2017 – 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Young At Art Museum
751 Southwest 121st Avenue,
Davie, Florida 33325

Cost: FREE

Learn about the home buying process and loan options available to you! Take a free guided tour of Young At Art / Museum from 5pm to 7pm. Enjoy the five exhibition galleries which provide an authentic, interactive artistic, historical and cultural experience, while learning to make better financial choices.

DESIGN YAA Exhibit opens at Young At Art Museum 10/21/17

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DESIGN YAA Exhibit opens at Young At Art Museum
Saturday, 10/21/2017 – 04/21/2018 10:00 am –
Young At Art Museum
751 SW 121 ave,
Davie, Florida 33325
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Cost: Entrance to Design YAA is included with Museum admission: $14 per person; $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1; and $11 for military members and their immediate families

Young At Art Museum presents Design YAA, an exciting and fully immersive new world of art and design for visitors learn and play in, from Saturday, October 21 through Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Young At Art Museum, located at 751 SW 121st Ave. in Davie. The exhibition will transform Young At Art’s largest gallery, the Knight gallery, from floor to ceiling by acclaimed mural and installation artists Felici Asteinza and Joey Fillastre, known as MILAGROS. Their eye-popping patterns and interactive show room spaces will feature a wide range of furniture, clothing and inventions for visitors to explore. Every object, surface and room within the installation will be covered in patterns creating an overwhelming optical experience for guests and their families to take photos in and become a part of!

Visitors can try on custom painted clothing from a bedroom closet to camouflage themselves into the room, dine at a surrealistic kitchen table, or break a sweat in our wacky home gym. Guests can lounge in a custom painted living room and channel-surf through a variety of engaging videos. They will even have the chance to make their own art inspired by MILAGROS!

Entrance to Design YAA is included with Museum admission: $14 per person; $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1; and $11 for military members and their immediate families. Young At Art Museum is located at 751 SW 121st. Ave. in Davie. Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org

Family-Friendly Halloween Party hosted by Young At Art 10/27/17

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Family-Friendly Halloween Party hosted by Young At Art
Friday, 10/27/2017 – 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Young At Art Museum
751 SW 121 ave,
Davie, Florida 33325
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Cost: Museum Admission: $14 per person; $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1; and $11 for military members their immediate families.

Put on your favorite costume and get into the Halloween spirit for a night of artful, frightful fun for the entire family at Young At Art Museum. This museum-wide party features Halloween-themed Art Activities, Monster Mash Music Time; Colorful Costume Parade, Family Costume Contest; and more!
Museum Admission: $14 per person; $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1; and $11 for military members their immediate families.
For more information visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org or call 954-424-0085.Young At Art Museum is located at 751 SW 121 Ave. in Davie.

Jazz at MOCA 10/27/17

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Jazz at MOCA
Friday, 10/27/2017 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th St.,
Miami, Florida 33161

Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami is thrilled to present Marcos Ariel as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. Ariel is a contemporary Brazilian pianist, flutist, and composer who will enamor you with his delightful compositions and wildly popular approach to blending indigenous rhythms with American Jazz.

Ariel’s unique music caught the eyes of the Jazz Festival in Sao Paulo where he had the opportunity to open the evening for the world-famous David Sanborn and Stanley Jordan. Ariel’s successful bi-coastal career between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles has made him an acclaimed artist and has increased his popularity tremendously in Brazil and the U.S.

Get ready for an impactful night of contemporary Brazilian music, rain or shine! MOCA’s Edouard Duval-Carrie: Metamorphosis exhibition will be open by donation from 7-10 p.m. during Jazz at MOCA.

MOCA Shakers Silent Disco 9/27/17

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MOCA Shakers Silent Disco
Wednesday, 09/27/2017 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: Free for MOCA Shakers, $40 for non-MOCA Shaker members

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami invites guests to become a MOCA Shaker on Wednesday, September 27 and enjoy a Silent Disco Party. The MOCA Shakers series features unique, after-hours experiences for those who enjoy art, culture and meeting new people. Attendees will enjoy after-hours access to the exhibition “Edouard Duval-Carrié: Metamorphosis,” as well as drinks from Oak & Cane American Craft Rum, and bites from Café Crème. Event partners include Soundoff™, Oak & Cane American Craft Rum, and Café Crème.

The MOCA Shakers enjoy a schedule of unique and exclusive events centered on cultural happenings and exhibition openings.

White Tropical Nights 9/7/17

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White Tropical Nights
Thursday, 09/07/2017 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA), North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161

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Copper Fest’s kickoff event, it’s also the opening reception for Hispanic Heritage Month and the “Familiar Faces” exhibition, on view Sept. 7–12, in MOCA’s Pavilion. “Familiar Faces” features the work of Victoria Cohen, Karlos Perez, Noel Morera, Vladimir Leon Sagols, Pablo Rosendo, and Alejandro Calzada Miranda.

Locos por Juana, a GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® nominated bilingual Latin jam band, will perform in the MOCA Courtyard. Guests can bring blankets and chairs. $10 per guest; free for North Miami residents, MOCA members and Copperbridge Foundation members and guests.

MOCA and Copperbridge Foundation Family Fun Day 9/9/17

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MOCA and Copperbridge Foundation Family Fun Day
Saturday, 09/09/2017 – 09:00 am – 11:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA), North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161

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Family Fun Day features workshops all day, an evening program celebration featuring a concert for North Miami residents, food trucks and refreshment stands. Free for North Miami residents, MOCA members, and Copperbridge Foundation members and guests. Events include:

Workshops (Courtyard)
9:00am – Yoga Flow for Kids with Karmen Plasencia
10:00am – CeramiCommunity Mask-Making Workshop
11:00am – Yoga Flow for Adults with Karmen Plasencia
1:00pm – Family African Drum Workshop with Inez Barlatier
2:00pm – Haitian Folk Dance Workshop with Tradisyon Lakou Lakay
4:00pm – Salsa Class with Jessica Obregon
5:00pm – Afro-Cuban Jewelry Workshop with Donna Freeman of Spirit&Beyond

Copper Fest Concert (Plaza with Showmobile)
6:00pm – DJ Erick Paredes (Afro-Tropical Latin Funk, Soul)
7:00pm – Soul of Brass (Miami-based Brass Band)
8:00pm – Agape featuring Nadia Harris (Multicultural Soul, Reggae, Dub)
9:00pm – Sintesis (Legendary Afro-Cuban Band)

Copperbridge Foundation’s Copper Fest is a series of cultural and educational workshops, exhibits, performances, and lectures/panel discussions that promote human interaction and understanding within the community through art — in appreciation of their differences and in the discovery of their similarities.

For a complete lineup of Copper Fest activities, visit www.copperfest.com.

Jazz at MOCA 8/25/17

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Jazz at MOCA
Friday, 08/25/2017 – 08/25/2017 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th St.,
Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami presents Lisanne Lyons as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. Lyons’ career began immediately following high school as the featured vocalist for three Air Force bands. She currently teaches Studio Music and Jazz at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. To date, Lyons has been awarded several DownBeat awards for jazz vocal soloist, jazz vocal choir director and jazz arranger along with being named the Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omicron “Music Professor of the Year.”
 
Lyons was the featured performer with Joel Grey during the NBC Orange Bowl half-time show in 1991. She also has headlined at the Ottawa, Detroit and Clearwater Jazz Festivals and La Nuit du Jazz in France. With numerous performing, recording and back-up gigs, Lyons has performed with Woody Herman Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson and Arturo Sandoval to name a few. The public is invited to sit under the stars and enjoy the music of with Lisanne Lyons, rain or shine!

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami Presents Edouard Duval-Carrié: Metamorphosis 9/7/17 – 11/5/17

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Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami Presents Edouard Duval-Carrié: Metamorphosis
Thursday, 09/07/2017 – 11/05/2017 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
MOCA, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $5

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami will open its fall season with the presentation of Edouard Duval-Carrié: Metamorphosis. The solo exhibition by Duval-Carrié, renowned Haitian-born American artist and Miami resident, will be on display Sept. 7–Nov. 5, 2017. This exhibition not only revises the artist’s work, but also introduces approximately 37 new creations, as well as a recreation of his studio in one of the gallery rooms.

Curated by Anthony Bogues, Ph.D. and Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University, Metamorphosis centers on the symbolic and cultural histories of Haiti and the Caribbean, interpreting colonial encounters and their consequences. Central to the changes in this time period were slave rebellions and the Haitian Revolution. Duval-Carrié’s artistic themes are many variations on the historic life of the region, blending his distinct aesthetic with the everyday, creating pieces that represent the Caribbean Diaspora experienced up through the present day.

Works in the exhibition reflect how the region’s flora and fauna were essential to the colonial experience, as seen in the work Red vs. Blue Skirmish. Other works include vignettes of a slave who transforms himself into various forms of animal life; boats transformed into containers of sugar; and disfigured human forms, heads and faces metamorphosing from their symmetrical shapes into things unknown. The Memory Series, mixed media pieces done in resin, reveals the artist as an extraordinary colorist, transforming some of his former artistic themes into a new artistic vision. The exhibition thus creates contemporary echoes of the historical colonial encounter and the construction of the New World, and considers its meanings for today.

“We are delighted to present the work of renowned artist Edouard Duval-Carrié at MOCA,” says Natasha Colebrook-Williams, MOCA’s interim director. “With Duval-Carrie’s extraordinary following, it is a pleasure to exhibit Metamorphosis, an exhibition with new works that have not been shown before. MOCA is proud of its international outlook and the unique exhibitions we share with our audience.”

Admission to MOCA is $5, but free for MOCA members and North Miami residents. An artist reception will take place from 7–9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14 with an admission cost of $10 for the general public and free to MOCA members and North Miami residents.

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour 9/30/17

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SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour
Saturday, 09/30/2017 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $20-$30

Come explore Miami’s historic downtown like an architect! See our city’s landmark buildings through an architect’s eyes, using a sketchbook and pen. Learn to draw by sketching some of downtown Miami’s historic landmarks, like the Dade County Courthouse, the Church of Gesù and the old US Post Office Building, home of MCAD! This 2-hour course is open to beginners and novices of all ages who love architecture and want to explore it through drawing.

Tours are limited to 12 participants and sell out quickly. Tickets are $20 for AIA & AIAS members, $25 for seniors and students, $30 for all others. Advance reservations online are required (up to 60 minutes before tour time). Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine, and begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please be at MCAD before 9:50 AM. All sales end at 9:30 AM. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

Purchase your sketchbook, pen & pencil set along with your tour ticket!

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1PP5HID

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour 8/26/17

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SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour
Saturday, 08/26/2017 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $20-$30

Come explore Miami’s historic downtown like an architect! See our city’s landmark buildings through an architect’s eyes, using a sketchbook and pen. Learn to draw by sketching some of downtown Miami’s historic landmarks, like the Dade County Courthouse, the Church of Gesù and the old US Post Office Building, home of MCAD! This 2-hour course is open to beginners and novices of all ages who love architecture and want to explore it through drawing.

Tours are limited to 12 participants and sell out quickly. Tickets are $20 for AIA & AIAS members, $25 for seniors and students, $30 for all others. Advance reservations online are required (up to 60 minutes before tour time). Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine, and begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please be at MCAD before 9:50 AM. All sales end at 9:30 AM. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

Purchase your sketchbook, pen & pencil set along with your tour ticket!

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1PP5HID

Jazz at MOCA 7/28/17

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Jazz at MOCA
Friday, 07/28/2017 – 07/28/2017 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MOCA, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami presents Anibal Berraute – Tango Fusion as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. Argentinean piano player, composer, arranger and producer, Berraute fuses the Tango with elements of different musical forms to create a new vibrant harmonic approach.

The group’s repertoire includes rearranged Tangos, as well as Berraute’s original compositions. Several of these pieces are performed with improvisational sections that allow the individual musician to fuse other genres within the Tango. Through this improvisational approach, Berraute delivers an exciting experience that keeps an audience at the edge of their seats.

Gather your friends and family to enjoy the Tango Fusion of Anibal Berraute! The South Florida Cultural Consortium exhibition will be open by donation from 7-10 p.m. during Jazz at MOCA. The exhibition will be on display through August 6.

Masterpiece Event featuring Cory Bennett 9/15/17

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Masterpiece Event featuring Cory Bennett
Friday, 09/15/2017 – 07:00 pm –
Coral Springs Museum of Art
2855 Coral Springs Drive,
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
Buy Tickets
Cost: $50 in advance, $60 at the door

Guests are invited to don their best white attire for the annual Masterpiece event, a chic cocktail reception featuring mixed media artist Cory Bennett. The party, called “20” for the museum’s 20th anniversary, will feature live entertainment as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer and a signature cocktail.

“Iconic Neo-POP,” a new show created by mixed media artist Cory Bennett, will be featured in the main gallery. Bennett combines pop themes, iconic images and neo-expressionist techniques to produce work that is wary of modern society. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Bennett has his own unique style of art that combines an urban “street” style with the use of found-media, providing the artist with an endless supply of complex and relevant subject matter.

In addition to Bennett, the Florida Watercolor Society will be featured in the East and Kuhn galleries. This 46th exhibition will feature works from Iain Stewart and Bev Jozwiak and is also part of the Society’s annual convention, which will bring nearly 500 artists from around Florida to Coral Springs.

The annual Masterpiece event is sponsored in part by Publix Supermarket Charities, Total Wine & More, Masterpiece Publishing, Broward County Cultural Division, State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Coral Springs Festival of the Arts, and the City of Coral Springs, with proceeds supporting the educational programming of the Coral Springs Museum of Art.

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 7/8/17

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Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 07/08/2017 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1JztP4i

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour 7/29/17

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SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour
Saturday, 07/29/2017 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $20-$30

Come explore Miami’s historic downtown like an architect! See our city’s landmark buildings through an architect’s eyes, using a sketchbook and pen. Learn to draw by sketching some of downtown Miami’s historic landmarks, like the Dade County Courthouse, the Church of Gesù and the old US Post Office Building, home of MCAD! This 2-hour course is open to beginners and novices of all ages who love architecture and want to explore it through drawing.

Tours are limited to 12 participants and sell out quickly. Tickets are $20 for AIA & AIAS members, $25 for seniors and students, $30 for all others. Advance reservations online are required (up to 60 minutes before tour time). Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine, and begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please be at MCAD before 9:50 AM. All sales end at 9:30 AM. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

Purchase your sketchbook, pen & pencil set along with your tour ticket!

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1PP5HID

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 8/12/17

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Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 08/12/2017 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1JztP4i

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 8/26/17

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Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 08/26/2017 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1JztP4i

Meet Your Makers Screening and Conversation: Stuart Sheldon and Robert Lee 6/22/17

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Meet Your Makers Screening and Conversation: Stuart Sheldon and Robert Lee
Thursday, 06/22/2017 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Perez Art Museum of Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: $16

In celebration of a recent episode of “Meet Your Makers” featuring Robert Lee, host Stuart Sheldon and Lee will dive deeper into what it takes to create Miami’s most diverse and popular open mic night, Speak Fridays! For the past ten years, Lee has curated and developed the finest local talent in comedy, music, spoken word, and entertainment, out of his passion for Miami and freedom of expression.

Photo by: The New Tropic

PAMM Free Community Night: Miami Music Club 7/6/17

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PAMM Free Community Night: Miami Music Club
Thursday, 07/06/2017 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Perez Art Museum of Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Miami Music Club partners with PAMM for an evening of two highly-charged performances: RRLEW (Providence, RI) creates richly-textured, lesbian-utopian operas that explore a trove of issues, figures, and tropes through technology, props, and sound. CUBE (Oakland, CA) fuses disparate genres, from industrial to techno to noise, to create crunchy ear-worms that have a pop catchiness and punk spirit. Romulo Del Castillo (Miami, FL), founder of the legendary Schematic Music Company, will DJ.

Photo by: WorldRedEye.com

Jazz at MOCA 6/30/17

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Jazz at MOCA
Friday, 06/30/2017 – 08:00 pm –
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami presents The French Horn Collective as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. The French Horn Collective is an energetic and progressive band that performs an eclectic variety of Gypsy Jazz, Swing, and modern original French music throughout South Florida. Led by Parisian musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter Vincent Raffard, the diverse group consists of highly talented musicians from various musical backgrounds.

The French Horn Collective finds inspiration from genres such as Gypsy Jazz, Hot Swing, Ska and Polka, formulating the group’s unique, progressive sound. The French Horn kicked off its Gypsy project with a new album, “The French Horn Collective: Hot Club of Miami,” which features traditional acoustic instruments from the Gypsy Jazz genre. The band performs live across South Florida in settings such as festivals, restaurants, bars, private parties, radio shows, corporate affairs and even burlesque acts, with personnel ranging from a small trio to a large eight-piece band.

Swing into summer with the French-infused Gypsy Jazz of The French Horn Collective! The museum galleries will be open by donation from 7–10 p.m.

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 6/24/17

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Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 06/24/2017 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1JztP4i

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 7/22/17

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Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 07/22/2017 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15-$20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour begins with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine. All tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Each adult ticket admits one child under the age of 8 for free. Advance reservations online are required. Tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please arrive at 9:50 AM for check-in. All sales end at 6:00 PM the day prior to the tour. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1JztP4i

Artist Workshop: Watercolor Wanderlust with Harumi Abe 6/24/17

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Artist Workshop: Watercolor Wanderlust with Harumi Abe
Saturday, 06/24/2017 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Miami Dade College Kendal Campus
11011 SW 104 Street,
Miami, Florida 33176
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free, RSVP required.

Join Girls’ Club and artist Harumi Abe for a hands-on painting workshop, creating small scale landscapes with watercolor. Harumi will lead a demonstration on basic watercolor elements, techniques, practices and alternative methods. Working with the ongoing theme of artist as historical explorer, the workshop invites participants to travel via Instagram to source vistas for the creation of small-scale landscape paintings.

All materials provided, including watercolor paints, paints, brushes, masking tape, pencils, etc. Participants are welcome to bring their favorite tools to use as well. This workshop is for all skill levels.

Room M333, Building M
at Miami Dade College Kendal Campus
11011 SW 104 Street, Miami, Fl 33176
Parking available on site, carpooling encouraged

This workshop is presented by Girls’ Club, in conjunction with the exhibition Women Painting on view at Miami Dade College Kendall Gallery, with support from Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.

South Florida Cultural Consortium: Artists’ Reception 6/15/17

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South Florida Cultural Consortium: Artists’ Reception
Thursday, 06/15/2017 – 06/15/2017 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th St,
North Miami, Florida 33161
RSVP / Register
Cost: $10

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami is launching its summer season with the presentation of South Florida Cultural Consortium. In cooperation with Miami-Dade County’s Department of Cultural Affairs, the group exhibition presents works by artists exclusively from South Florida and is curated by Maria Elena Ortiz from the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM).

The South Florida Cultural Consortium (SFCC) is the largest government-sponsored grant program in the U.S. for artists living in Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach and Martin Counties. This exhibition will showcase 25 artists who won the prize in 2014 and 2016. South Florida Cultural Consortium celebrates the originality and potential of these South Florida artists, who continue to pave their way as expressive leaders of their generation. The exhibition will be on display from June 8 through August 6, 2017.

The artists’ reception will be open from 7-9 p.m. and will provide an opportunity for visitors to meet and greet featured artists and be immersed in to works that collectively embody the diverse culture of our community.

SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour 6/24/17

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SketchMIA: An Urban Sketch Tour
Saturday, 06/24/2017 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets
Cost: $20-$30

Come explore Miami’s historic downtown like an architect! See our city’s landmark buildings through an architect’s eyes, using a sketchbook and pen. Learn to draw by sketching some of downtown Miami’s historic landmarks, like the Dade County Courthouse, the Church of Gesù and the old US Post Office Building, home of MCAD! This 2-hour course is open to beginners and novices of all ages who love architecture and want to explore it through drawing.

Tours are limited to 12 participants and sell out quickly. Tickets are $20 for AIA & AIAS members, $25 for seniors and students, $30 for all others. Advance reservations online are required (up to 60 minutes before tour time). Tour departs from MCAD rain or shine, and begins promptly at 10:00 AM, however please be at MCAD before 9:50 AM. All sales end at 9:30 AM. Proof of purchase on your mobile device (preferred) or printed is required as well.

Purchase your sketchbook, pen & pencil set along with your tour ticket!

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1PP5HID

South Florida Cultural Consortium 6/8/17 – 8/6/17

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South Florida Cultural Consortium June 8–August 6, 2017
Sunday, 06/08/2017 – 08/06/2017 11:00 am – 05:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Admission to the museum is $5, and is free to MOCA members and North Miami residents.

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami will unveil its newest exhibition, South Florida Cultural Consortium on June 8. The exhibition will be on view through August 6, 2017. In cooperation with Miami-Dade County’s Department of Cultural Affairs, the group exhibition presents works by artists exclusively from South Florida. Maria Elena Ortiz from the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) curated the exhibition. The artists’ reception will be held on Thursday, June 15, 7–9 p.m.

The South Florida Cultural Consortium (SFCC) is the largest government-sponsored grant program in the U.S. for artists living in Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Hundreds of artists apply each year. This year’s exhibition will showcase the 25 artists who won the prize in 2014 and 2016.

Lively Steps @ MCAD during Connect Miami 305 5/31/17

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Lively Steps @ MCAD during Connect Miami 305
Wednesday, 05/31/2017 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Miami Center for Architecture and Design invites you to Lively Steps! A happy hour with live busker style music on the steps of the Old Post Office in Downtown, Miami. Enjoy music by Somewhat Hungover, and TRAD305, while enjoying complimentary libations! Head inside MCAD to view the exhibition on Miami-Dade County’s Parks Master Plan, as well as learn about Active Design Miami and how municipalities are using these guidelines to create healthier, active communities. Lively Steps is funded and being provided to you free of charge thanks to the support of The Miami Foundation!

Coral Springs Museum of Art 20th Anniversary Exhibition Reception 6/22/17

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Coral Springs Museum of Art 20th Anniversary Exhibition Reception
Sunday, 06/22/2017 – 06:30 pm –
Coral Springs Museum of Art
2855 Coral Springs Drive,
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
Website
Cost: Free

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Coral Springs Museum of Art is exhibiting its permanent collection featuring pieces by approximately 50 artists, beginning Saturday, June 10. All the artwork has been acquired by and donated to the museum over the years. The permanent collection exceeds 125 works and features pieces by Keith Haring, Hunt Slonem, Romero Britto, Andres Desjardin and Pablo Cano. Light refreshments will be served.

Student Exhibition: Teen ArtForce 5/26/17

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Student Exhibition: Teen ArtForce
Friday, 05/26/2017 – 05/26/2017 05:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th St,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami celebrates the talents of students enrolled in our Teen After School Program with an end of the year exhibition and reception in the Pavilion Gallery. This exhibition, coordinated by students in the Teen Afterschool Program, illuminates issues of discrimination within disaffected communities. Gender, race, sexuality and religion are explored by artists still in their formative years. Free and open to the public during Jazz at MOCA.

Dynamic Design Summer Camp 6/12/17 – 8/8/17

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Dynamic Design Summer Camp
Monday, 06/12/2017 – 08/18/2017 09:00 am – 03:30 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th St,
Miami, Florida 33161
RSVP / Register
Cost: $160 per 2-week session for the general public. $120 per 2-week session for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City employees.

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami is hosting its 2017 Dynamic Design Summer Camp comprising of five 2-week sessions for kids ages 11 through 13. These sessions will each offer a different theme to help students learn the exciting world of design as they plan and execute their own creations. They will meet professionals in the field and study the work of world-class designers. This is a project based program.

The classes will run from 9 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.
June 12 – June 23: Mythical Creatures of the Renaissance
June 26 – July 7 (no camp on July 4): Gothic Romance
July 10 – July 21: Who’s the Real Hero
July 24 – August 4: Lucky Charms
August 7 – 18: Time Travelers

Taste of the Gables 2017 6/1/17

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Taste of the Gables 2017
Thursday, 06/01/2017 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: General: $45 VIP: $65

This year’s Taste of the Gables presented by DON JULIO® tequila and KETEL ONE® vodka will be at the Coral Gables Museum on Thursday, June 1st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, and will offer guests the chance to taste some of the best bites prepared by over 20 of Coral Gables Restaurant Week’s participating restaurants. At the kick-off event, guest judges will sample each participant’s dish to determine who will hold the coveted title of “Best Taste of the Gables” — a title currently held by two-time champion, Bulla Gastrobar.

Jazz at MOCA 5/26/17

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Jazz at MOCA
Friday, 05/26/2017 – 05/26/2017 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th St,
Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: Free

In celebration of Haitian Heritage Month, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami presents The Haiti Jazz Roots Project as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. The Haiti Jazz Roots Project is an electric blend of outstanding musicians performing jazz-infused folkloric Haitian music. Led by guitarist Jean Chardavoine, the group comprises of Jennifer Louis (vocals), Mike Levine (piano/keys), Kenneth Jiménez (bass), Matisou Légba (Haitian drams) and Shay Eisten (drums).

Haitian-born but Brooklyn-bred, Jean Chardavoine is a concrete manifestation of the new emerging genre “Haitian Jazz.” Jennifer Louis is a Miami based vocalist whose performance experience can best be described as nothing short of electric. Mike Levine is a man of many talents whose career is a blend of different aspects of music and Kenneth Jimenez is a young talent emerging in the South Florida Jazz scene. Matisou Légba, a well-known Haitian drummer, has been studying and playing the traditional Vodou rites and tempos for over 25 years. This talented mix of musicians creates a unique music experience unlike any other.

Kick off the holiday weekend by enjoying the jazz-infused Haitian music of The Haiti Jazz Roots Project. The museum galleries will be open by donation from 7–10 p.m.

MOCA’s 2017 Creative Arts Summer Camp 6/12/17

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MOCA’s 2017 Creative Arts Summer Camp
Monday, 06/12/2017 – 08/18/2017 09:00 am – 03:30 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th St,
North Miami, Florida 33161
RSVP / Register
Cost:

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami, is hosting its 2017 Creative Arts Summer Camp comprising of five 2-week sessions for kids ages 6 through 12. These sessions will each offer a different theme to help kids experiment with a variety of art and design techniques in a creative environment. They are taught by art professionals and all projects will be inspired by great works of art, dating from antiquity to the present day.

The classes will run from 9 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.
June 12 – June 23: Fairies and Trolls
June 26 – July 7 (no camp on July 4): Dragons and Knights
July 10 – July 21: Heroes and Monsters
July 24 – August 4: Kings and Queens
August 7 – August 18: Mario and Sonic

Creative Arts Summer Camp: Fairies and Trolls 6/12/17

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Creative Arts Summer Camp: Fairies and Trolls
Monday, 06/12/2017 – 06/23/2017 09:00 am – 03:30 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
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Cost: $160 per 2-week session for the general public. $120 per 2-week session for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City employees.

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami is hosting its 2017 Creative Arts Summer Camp comprising of five 2-week sessions for kids ages 6 through 12. They are taught by art professionals and all projects will be inspired by great works of art, dating from antiquity to the present day.

From June 12 – June 23, the theme will be Fairies and Trolls. Students will learn painting and print-making techniques as they study the work of nineteenth and twentieth century fairy tale illustrators. Fairy tales from Europe, Africa, Russia and Spain will be explored.

Connect Miami 5/22/17 – 5/31/17

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Connect Miami
Monday, 05/22/2017 – 05/31/2017 12:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami-Dade County
Miami- Dade County,
Miami, Florida 33128
Website
Cost: Free

Connect Miami is a community-led initiative to promote increased kindness, empathy, connection and inclusion in Miami-Dade. For 10 days, everyone across Miami-Dade is encouraged take the challenge to connect with others who are not like them, host or attend connection experiences, and join the conversation on social media using #ConnectMiami305.

From panels on criminal justice and meals with Syrian refugees to walking tours of historic neighborhoods and visits to Homestead’s farmlands, there are countless ways to get connected, meet new people, and share stories around town. A full calendar of event listings and participation resources are available on the Connect Miami website.

You can also join us virtually by following and engaging in conversation on social media using #ConnectMiami305. Follow Connect Miami on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @ConnectMiami305.

Founded by: The Children’s Trust, MCCJ, The Miami Foundation, Miami Herald and United Way of Miami-Dade. Produced by: Radical Partners

Merci la France 5/11/17

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Merci la France
Thursday, 05/11/2017 – 06/30/2017 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Nader Art Museum Latin America
62 NE 27th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137

Cost: Free

This exhibition, Merci la France, pays tribute to Paris in gratification for the great city’s gifts to the artists and influence on Gary Nader life’s work. The exhibition features work by renowned artists, such as Fernando Botero, Agustín Cárdenas, Mario Carreño, Carlos Cruz Diez, Bernard Dreyfus, Carlos Enríquez, Agustín Fernández, Pedro Figari, Wifredo Lam, Roberto Matta, Carlos Mérida, Armando Morales, Amelia Peláez, Emilio Pettoruti, Jesús Rafael Soto, Joaquín Torres García and Ángel Zárraga.

Lyft Celebrates Opening of New Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science & Pamm Second Saturday 5/12/17, 5/13/17

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Lyft Celebrates Opening of New Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science & Pamm Second Saturday
Friday, 05/12/2017 – 05/13/2017 09:00 am – 10:00 pm
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Downtown Miami's Museum Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost:

Lyft, the nation’s fastest growing ride-hailing app, invites locals and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science and PAMM’s Second Saturday by providing a discount code (MUSEUMPARK20) to museum visitors who choose to forgo limited museum parking.

New and existing Lyft users will receive 20% off or up to $3 off for rides taken to or from Downtown Miami’s Museum Park on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13.

This promotion also serves to encourage the community to enjoy PAMM’s monthly program, PAMM Free Second Saturday, which features hands-on activities for children and adults as well as guided tours.

Creative Arts 4 Kids 5/6/17

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Creative Arts 4 Kids
Saturday, 05/06/2017 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th St,
North Miami, Florida 33161
RSVP / Register
Cost: $18 for the general public. $12 per class for MOCA members, NOMI residents and City employees.

The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) is offering its monthly series known as Creative Arts 4 Kids, which occurs the first Saturday of every month. These creative art classes are offered for kids ages 6 through 12. Each month, the class will have a different theme to help kids learn about the elements of art through painting, drawing and sculpting activities in the style of renowned artists. 
 
For May, the theme is Splashes and Drips inspired by Jackson Pollock. The activity for the children is large-scale floor painting. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to stay and create with their children.

Synergism: The Collage of Our Memories 4/22/17

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Synergism: The Collage of Our Memories
Saturday, 04/22/2017 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161
Website
Cost: $10 per person; $5 to MOCA members and North Miami residents. Materials fee included in admission.

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami is currently featuring the exhibition Synergism: Ekaterina and Victor Khromin through May 21, 2017. With careers that began in Soviet Russia, Ekaterina and Victor (1948-2015) developed Synergism as a new art method through a combination of traditional art methods including drawing, sculpture, painting and collage.

Artist-led hands on workshop. Participants should bring two to three everyday objects (wood, leather, rubber, ceramics, metal, no fabrics) with a personal connection to their lives and hometown. Objects will be combined to create a community collage/art piece reflective of Ekaterina and Victor Khromin’s aesthetics. Participants will share personal histories and discuss contemporary art aesthetics.