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Projected Visions: Digital Media Exhibition
DATES: 10/11/2007 - 11/15/2007
CATEGORY: Art Festival/Art Show
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VENUE: New World Gallery
ADDRESS: 25 NE 2nd St.
Miami, FL 33131
PHONE: 305/237-3597
WEB SITE: www.mdc.edu/nwsa
DESCRIPTION: Projected Visions: Digital Media Exhibition. Opening Reception: Thursday, October 11; 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission.
Second Saturdays at ArtSouth
DATES: 11/10/2007 - 11/10/2007
CATEGORY: Art Festival/Art Show
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VENUE: ArtSouth of Homestead
ADDRESS: 240 N. Krome Ave.
Homestead, FL 33030
PHONE: 305/247-9406
WEB SITE: www.artsouthhomestead.org
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy artwork by resident artists, refreshments and live music while you browse four galleries and open artist studios. Relax in the artistic and tropical atmosphere of ArtSouth. Children are welcome. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
James Devines Tapeire - Driven by Rhythm
DATES: 11/29/2007 - 12/2/2007
CATEGORY: Dance
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VENUE: Carnival Center for the Performing Arts
ADDRESS: 1400 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
PHONE: 305/949-6722
WEB SITE: www.carnivalcenter.org
DESCRIPTION: 'The fastest tap dancer in the world,' James Devine has created Tapeire as an entirely new kind of Irish dance show - raw, passionate, and funky - for an entirely new generation of dance lovers. Think Stomp with a Celtic brogue.
Miami Contemporary Dance Company: Program II
DATES: 11/30/2007 - 12/1/2007
CATEGORY: Dance
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VENUE: Colony Theater
ADDRESS: 1040 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/358-5885
WEB SITE: www.miamicontemporarydance.net
DESCRIPTION: As a part of Miami Contemporary Dance Company’s International Dance Exchange, MCDC brings Il Balletto dell’Esperia from Italy and presents Ray Sullivan’s Love Without Permission, a dance piece that celebrates love for all couples especially those historically not approved by society and Paolo Mohovich’s Mozart/Agua, a work that honors the 250 years of Mozart exploring formations in nature and the architectural study of baroque music. 8 p.m.
Bill Cosford Cinema
DATES: 11/2/2006 - 11/2/2007
CATEGORY: Film/Film Festival
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VENUE: Bill Cosford Cinema, University of Miami
ADDRESS: Memorial Building, 2nd Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
PHONE: 305/284-4861
WEB SITE: www.miami.edu
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a smorgasbord of foreign and independent films at this theater located on the University of Miami campus. Call for this weekend's schedule of films.
Miami Childrens Museum Film School XII
DATES: 10/6/2007 - 11/12/2007
CATEGORY: Film/Film Festival
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VENUE: Miami Children's Museum
ADDRESS: 980 MacArthur Cswy.
Miami, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/373-5437
WEB SITE: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
DESCRIPTION: Film School XII is open to young people in middle and high school. Taught by a staff of film professionals and the Florida Film Institute, this 12-week program immerses students into the film industry and teaches them everything they need to produce their own film or video. Classes include acting, cinematography, screenwriting, lighting, production, sound and music. Space is limited to fifty (50) students. There is no fee and no equipment or experience is necessary. Orientation and opportunity to apply on October 6th, 2007, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Family Movie Night
DATES: 11/3/2007 - 11/3/2007
CATEGORY: Film/Film Festival
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VENUE: Town Center Park
ADDRESS: 17200 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
PHONE: 305/792-1706
WEB SITE: www.sibfl.net
DESCRIPTION: Bring your family and enjoy the fun of an outdoor movie theater. Activities for children. Light refreshments for sale. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
A Night OUT: International Conference on the Passions of Jean Genet on the Passions of Jean Genet
DATES: 11/15/2007 - 11/15/2007
CATEGORY: Film/Film Festival
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VENUE: The Miami Beach Cinematheque
ADDRESS: 512 Espanola Way
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/673-4567
WEB SITE: www.mbcinema.com
DESCRIPTION: The films will be introduced by French literature and film scholar Professor Ralph Heyndels of the University of Miami Modern Languages & Literatures Department. 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Romance in a Can Festival Warm-Up
DATES: 11/15/2007 - 11/15/2007
CATEGORY: Film/Film Festival
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VENUE: Sagamore Hotel
ADDRESS: 1671 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/535-8088
WEB SITE: www.romanceinacan.com
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy free romantic short film screenings, complimentary IDOL vodka, and hors d'oeuvres donated by Social Miami. All proceeds help fund the upcoming Romance in a Can Film Festival in February 2008. $10 minimum donation suggested at door. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Go Figure: A Fun-filled MATH Adventure for Young Children
DATES: 10/14/2007 - 2/15/2008
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Dave and Mary Alper JCC, Lisa Ann Watson Children’s Discovery Museum,
ADDRESS: 11155 SW 112th Ave.
Miami, FL 33176
PHONE: 305/271-9000
WEB SITE: www.alperjcc.org
DESCRIPTION: This acclaimed exhibit from the Minnesota Children’s Museum transforms charming children’s books into a kid-sized world where children and adults delight in exploring math and art. The exhibit offers hands-on, play-filled experiences with simple math concepts, and areas for children and adults to read together. Grand Opening: Oct. 14, 2007, noon to 4 p.m.
International Arts of Fashion Contest
DATES: 10/28/2007 - 11/4/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Miami International University of Art & Design
ADDRESS: 1501 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
PHONE: 305/428-5700
WEB SITE: www.aimiu.artinstitutes.edu
DESCRIPTION: Designers will come to Miami from Paris, Brussels, Vienna and New York to judge this prestigious annual student fashion design competition. Students from 20 countries and from 24 major colleges and universities throughout the U.S. will compete.
The 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Atlantic Slave Trade
DATES: 11/1/2007 - 11/1/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Historical Museum of Southern Florida
ADDRESS: 101 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130
PHONE: 305/375-1492
WEB SITE: www.historical-museum.org
DESCRIPTION: Learn how both Great Britain and the United States legally abolished the trading of enslaved Africans in 1807. Artist/historian Dinizulu Gene Tinnie and a group of scholars explore the forces that shaped the abolition, the continuation of slavery and the slave trade after 1807, and the consequences of these events for the peoples of the Atlantic world today. Lecture is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free.
11th Annual Miami Recognition Dinner
DATES: 11/3/2007 - 11/3/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: InterContinental Hotel Miami
ADDRESS: 100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/571-1924
WEB SITE: www.thetaskforce.org/miami
DESCRIPTION: The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will present awards to Miami activist/attorney Jerry Chasen, Pulitzer Price-winning columnist/author Leonard Pitts, Jr. and U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. A silent auction and cocktail reception will precede the dinner and awards ceremony. The proceeds will benefit The Task Force and local LGBT organizations.
Moonlight Sail
DATES: 11/4/2007 - 11/4/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Shake-A-Leg
ADDRESS: 2600 S. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133
PHONE: 305/858-5550, ext. 103
WEB SITE: www.shakealegmiami.org
DESCRIPTION: Take a moonlight s across Biscayne Bay -- this is your chance to spend your evening under the stars. Come join Shake-A-Leg and the celestial bodies at their finest. Cost is $15; members $10. RSVP is required. 7:30 p.m.
Be the Next Food Network TV Star!
DATES: 11/6/2007 - 11/6/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Metropole
ADDRESS: 635 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 212/975-6994
WEB SITE: www.foodnetwork.com
DESCRIPTION: Join this Miami casting call for potential Food Network TV stars! From a pool of finalists, one winner will receive their own six-episode show. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Casa Decor ‘07
DATES: 11/8/2007 - 12/16/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE:
ADDRESS: 1444 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
PHONE: 888/882-2349
WEB SITE: www.casadecor-usa.com
DESCRIPTION: CasaDecor will return to Miami for a second year, bringing together more than 60 top international designers, architects, manufacturers and sponsors to redesign a 50,000 square foot, multi-level building on Biscayne Boulevard next to the new Carnival Center for the Performing Arts.
Historical Museum Family Fun Days
DATES: 11/10/2007 - 11/10/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Historical Museum of Southern Florida
ADDRESS: 101 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130
PHONE: 305/375-1492
WEB SITE: www.historical-museum.org
DESCRIPTION: MAM's gallery teachers lead fun-filled, educational, hands-on activities for families and kids each Saturday. Free admission all day. Special kid-themed projects take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Wynwood Gallery Walk
DATES: 11/10/2007 - 11/10/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: From NW 37th Street to NW 22nd Street,
ADDRESS: and between North Miami Avenue and NW 5th Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
PHONE: 305/573-4949
WEB SITE: www.artcircuits.com
DESCRIPTION: Stroll and explore the galleries of the Wynwood Art District on the second Saturday of each month, from 7-11 p.m.
Lincoln Road Outdoor Antiques & Collectibles Market
DATES: 11/11/2007 - 11/11/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Along Lincoln Road
ADDRESS:
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/673-4991
WEB SITE: www.antiquecollectiblemarket.com
DESCRIPTION: Vendors display antiques including jewelry, china, vintage clothing, furniture, and more between the 800 and 1000 blocks of Lincoln Road and Drexel. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
JAM at MAM
DATES: 11/15/2007 - 11/15/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Miami Art Museum
ADDRESS: 101 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130
PHONE: 305/375-3000
WEB SITE: www.miamiartmuseum.org
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy happy hour with an 'artful twist' every third Thursday at MAM. Music by local DJs, Starbucks Coffee Bar and more. Exhibits stay open late. Cost: $5 for non-members. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Tree
DATES: 11/15/2007 - 11/23/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Miami Children's Museum
ADDRESS: 980 MacArthur Cswy.
Miami, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/373-5437
WEB SITE: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
DESCRIPTION: Please join MCM in celebrating Thanksgiving by telling us what you are thankful for. A Thanksgiving Tree and leaves in the entrance of the Museum are there for guests to write what they are thankful for and place it on the tree. We will also be reading The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein in storytime through the week and weekend.
Santa’s Arrival at Aventura Mall
DATES: 11/16/2007 - 11/16/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Aventura Mall, Santa’s Village, Fountain Court
ADDRESS: 19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Aventura, FL 33180
WEB SITE: www.aventuramall.com
DESCRIPTION: There will be singing and dancing around the tree to welcome Santa and shoppers can participate with 'magic' lights. Glow lights will be available to shoppers at the concierge center beginning at 6:45 p.m. Santa arrives at 7 p.m.
Santa Photos at Aventura Mall
DATES: 11/17/2007 - 12/24/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Aventura Mall, Santa’s Village, Fountain Court
ADDRESS: 19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Aventura, FL 33180
WEB SITE: www.aventuramall.com
DESCRIPTION: Have your photo taken with Santa at his village located near Bloomingdale’s. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11–8 p.m., Sunday, 12-7 p.m., Santa will be feeding his reindeer daily at the posted time. A fee will be charged for photos with Santa.
Speedfest III
DATES: 11/17/2007 - 11/17/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Along Krome Avenue
ADDRESS:
PHONE: 305/242-4814
WEB SITE: www.homesteadmainstreet.org
DESCRIPTION: Annual street fair and NASCAR end-of-season bash featuring live music, vendors and tons of fun!
Workday at Doc Thomas House
DATES: 11/17/2007 - 11/17/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Doc Thomas House
ADDRESS: 5530 Sunset Dr.
Miami, FL 33143
PHONE: 305/666-5111
WEB SITE: www.tropicalaudubon.org
DESCRIPTION: Get your hands dirty, learn about native plants and help Tropical Audubon Society maintain its native landscape at the Doc Thomas House. Show up anytime between 8:30-noon and dig in. Call for information.
Sunny Serenade
DATES: 11/21/2007 - 11/21/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Samson Oceanfront Park
ADDRESS: 17425 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
PHONE: 305/792-1706
WEB SITE: www.sibfl.net/
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy a night under the stars with live musical entertainment and dancing. Light refreshments for sale. Free admission. 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Lincoln Road Outdoor Antiques & Collectibles Market
DATES: 11/25/2007 - 11/25/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Along Lincoln Road
ADDRESS:
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/673-4991
WEB SITE: www.antiquecollectiblemarket.com
DESCRIPTION: Vendors display antiques including jewelry, china, vintage clothing, furniture, and more between the 800 and 1000 blocks of Lincoln Road and Drexel. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tai Chi for Kids Workshop
DATES: 11/25/2007 - 11/25/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Miami Children's Museum
ADDRESS: 980 MacArthur Cswy.
Miami, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/373-5437
WEB SITE: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
DESCRIPTION: Learn more about this internal Chinese martial art often practiced with the aim of promoting health and longevity. This workshop will teach you how to improve balance, concentration, flexibility, focus and attention. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Miami-Dade County Friends of the Library Book Sale
DATES: 11/29/2007 - 12/2/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: Miami-Dade Public Library, Main Branch
ADDRESS: 101 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33131
PHONE: 305/666-0012
WEB SITE: www.mdpls.org
DESCRIPTION: Browse and buy at one of the largest used book sales in South Florida. The Friends is a nonprofit, charitable organization created in 1974 to support the Miami-Dade Public Library system. Hours: Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. noon to 4 p.m. Sunday is half price day - all books 50% off.
Old Time Dance
DATES: 11/30/2007 - 11/30/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE: The Barnacle Historic State Park
ADDRESS: 3485 Main Hwy.
Miami, FL 33133
PHONE: 305/442-6866
WEB SITE: floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle
DESCRIPTION: Amazing Miami Attractions -- Old-fashioned contra, circle and square dancing. Live band and dance caller. Beginners welcome. Gates open at 6 p.m.; dancing from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Viernes Culturales - Cultural Fridays
DATES: 11/30/2007 - 11/30/2007
CATEGORY: General Entertainment
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VENUE:
ADDRESS: Along SW 8th Street from 14th to 17th Avenues
Miami, FL 33135
PHONE: 786/314-5993
WEB SITE: www.viernesculturales.org
DESCRIPTION: Monthly cultural event and street fair showcasing music, dance, poetry, and the visual arts. 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Oh Seuss! Off to Great Places Exhibit
DATES: 6/2/2007 - 4/30/2008
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Miami Children's Museum
ADDRESS: 980 MacArthur Cswy.
Miami, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/373-5437
WEB SITE: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
DESCRIPTION: Geared for all ages, this magical traveling exhibit pays tribute to the beloved children's author, Theodor Seuss Geisel. Twenty-five activity areas introduce children and families to humor, serious learning, critical and creative thinking and exploration.
The Dinosaurs of China
DATES: 6/16/2007 - 9/10/2008
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Miami Science Museum
ADDRESS: 3280 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
PHONE: 305/646-4200
WEB SITE: www.miamisci.org
DESCRIPTION: The Miami Science Museum is the debut city for The Dinosaurs of China, a new exhibition of magnificent dinosaur fossils from China. These fossils include the rare, feathered dinosaurs from Laoning, which have been touted by scientists as evidence of the evolution of modern birds from dinosaurs.
Water Stories
DATES: 6/23/2007 - 1/20/2008
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Historical Museum of Southern Florida
ADDRESS: 101 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130
PHONE: 305/375-1492
WEB SITE: www.hmsf.org
DESCRIPTION: Explore South Florida's interaction with water over the past 10,000 years through a family-friendly, multi-sensory experience with four main themes: nourishment, transportation, recreation and environmental destruction. Several fun interactive activities are part of the exhibit.
Karen Kilimnik
DATES: 9/7/2007 - 11/12/2007
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Museum of Contemporary Art
ADDRESS: 770 NE 125th St.
Miami, FL 33161
PHONE: 305/893-6211
WEB SITE: www.mocanomi.org
DESCRIPTION: A major survey of one of the most influential American artists of her generation spans over fifteen years of painting, drawing, photography, sculptural installations and objects and new three-dimensional tableaux that create theatrical spaces for her work. Since the early 1990s Karen Kilimnik has constructed a seemingly fanciful world of fashion models, movie stars, ballerinas, castles, horses, pets, and ribbons.
Material Terrain: A Sculptural Exploration of Landscape & Place
DATES: 9/15/2007 - 11/27/2007
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
ADDRESS: 1301 Stanford Dr.
Coral Gables, FL 33124
PHONE: 305/284-3535
WEB SITE: www.miami.edu/lowe/
DESCRIPTION: An imaginative, thought-provoking exhibition that explores the uneasy relationship between the natural and constructed world. It features large-scale, mixed-media works by eleven artists, who employ diverse materials and techniques. Sculptures will be on view inside the Lowe’s galleries and on the museum’s grounds.
Agitated Images: John Heartfield & German Photomontage, 1920-1938
DATES: 9/20/2007 - 2/10/2008
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Wolfsonian-FIU
ADDRESS: 1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/531-1001
WEB SITE: www.wolfsonian.org
DESCRIPTION: John Heartfield was a pioneer of modern photomontage and helped transform it into a powerful form of mass communication. Working in Germany and Czechoslovakia between the two world wars, he developed a unique method of appropriating and reusing photographs to powerful political effect.
Rob Storter: Art of the Everglades
DATES: 9/27/2007 - 1/28/2008
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Historical Museum of Southern Florida
ADDRESS: 101 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130
PHONE: 305/375-1492
WEB SITE: www.hmsf.org
DESCRIPTION: Over 30 original drawings and three-dimensional carvings will be on display by folk artist and fisherman Rob Storter (1894 - 1987), member of Everglades City's founding families.
Sculpture: 1940 thru the Present
DATES: 10/1/2007 - 4/30/2008
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Margulies Collection at the Warehouse
ADDRESS: 591 NW 27th St.
Miami, FL 33132
PHONE: 305/535-2622
WEB SITE: www.margulieswarehouse.com
DESCRIPTION: Selections from the private collection of Martin Z. Margulies, including works by William DeKooning, Olafur Eliasson, Siobhán Hapasaka, Michael Heizer, Donald Judd, Sol LeWitt, Charles Long, Richard Long, Joan Miro, Ivan Navarro, Ernesto Netto, Isamu Noguchi, George Segal, Richard Serra, Tony Smith and many others.
Exhibition of Seminole Women
DATES: 10/6/2007 - 11/18/2007
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Roxcy O’Neal Bolton Women’s History Gallery at Women’s Park
ADDRESS: 10251 West Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33174
PHONE: 305/480-1717
WEB SITE: www.miamiartsandculture.org
DESCRIPTION: Exhibition of Seminole Women. Call for gallery hours.
Be The Miracle: A Journey to the Self - Sculptures by Shoni Labowitz
DATES: 10/7/2007 - 12/30/2007
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Jewish Museum of Florida
ADDRESS: 301 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/672-5044
WEB SITE: www.jewishmuseum.com
DESCRIPTION: The artworks are inspired by the beauty and details of life, nature, women, spirituality and ritual. After a distinguished career as a rabbi and published author, Shoni Labowitz is returning to her lifelong dream of being an artist. The exhibit is an extension of her spirituality, evident in her style and subject matter.
Paintings and Sculptures by Rabbi Shoni Labowitz
DATES: 10/7/2007 - 11/7/2007
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Jewish Museum of Florida
ADDRESS: 301 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/672-5044
WEB SITE: www.jewishmuseum.com
DESCRIPTION: The Eden Nature Painting Series by this retired South Florida rabbi portrays the beauty and magic of Eve's outdoor garden. Rabbi Labowitz's inspiration comes from the many years she has spent studying, teaching and writing about the reclamation of Eve and the empowerment of women.
Hispanic Heritage in America 2007
DATES: 10/12/2007 - 11/3/2007
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Museum of the Americas
ADDRESS: 2500 NW 79th Ave., Suite 104
PHONE: 305/599-8088
WEB SITE: www.museumamericas.org
DESCRIPTION: Annual show celebrating the Hispanic National Month.
Zap Pow Bam: Superheroes of the Golden Age of Comics
DATES: 10/16/2007 - 4/30/2008
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Jewish Museum of Florida
ADDRESS: 301 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/672-5044
WEB SITE: www.jewishmuseum.com
DESCRIPTION: This colorful dynamic exhibit immerses visitors in an interactive world of Super Heroes, highlighting the Jewish creators from 1938 to 1950 of Superman, Batman, Captain America and Wonder Woman -- including the phone booth where Superman changed his clothes and a Batmobile.
Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller: The Killing Machine & Other Stories
DATES: 10/21/2007 - 1/20/2008
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Miami Art Museum
ADDRESS: 101 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130
PHONE: 305/375-3000
WEB SITE: www.miamiartmuseum.org
DESCRIPTION: Since the early 1990s, Canadian artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller have been working together using sound and voice as raw material to create memorable spatial environments. Their audio installations challenge the visitor’s sensory experience, bringing together creative forms such as opera, German Expressionist and French New Wave films, literature with popular culture, B-movies, rock and roll and radio broadcasts. MAC@MAM, Upper Level Gallery.
Rachel Abramowitz: Sculpture, Etched in Stone
DATES: 10/26/2007 - 9/14/2008
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Jewish Museum of Florida
ADDRESS: 301 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/672-5044
WEB SITE: www.jewishmuseum.com
DESCRIPTION: This exhibit of bronze, clay and stone sculptures deals with biblical, historical and family themes. The artist is a native of Poland and a Holocaust survivor. She has lived on Miami Beach for more than 50 years.
Enrique Martinez Celaya
DATES: 11/2/2007 - 1/13/2008
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Miami Art Museum
ADDRESS: 101 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130
PHONE: 305/375-3000
WEB SITE: www.miamiartmuseum.org
DESCRIPTION: Enrique Martinez Celaya works in a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture and installation. He is perhaps best known for his large-scale paintings made from tar and other materials. Influenced by the writings of poets and philosophers, these rich and brooding paintings suggest deep feelings of loneliness, yearning and desire for connection. For his exhibition at MAM, Cuban-born Enrique Martinez Celaya will create a group of five large-scale oil-and-wax paintings inspired in part by the poems of Swedish Nobel laureate Harry Martinson, which will explore issues of exile and nomadism.
Target Free Third Fridays
DATES: 11/16/2007 - 11/16/2007
CATEGORY: Museum/Art Exhibit
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VENUE: Miami Children's Museum
ADDRESS: 980 MacArthur Cswy.
Miami, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/373-5437
WEB SITE: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
DESCRIPTION: Explore hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits related to arts, culture, community and communication on the third Friday of each month. Free. 3 to 9 p.m.
FIU Music Festival
DATES: 10/20/2007 - 11/17/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Wertheim Performing Arts Center
ADDRESS: FIU University Park Campus, 1700 SW 107th Ave.
Miami, FL 33199
PHONE: 305/348-1998
WEB SITE: www.fiu.edu/~music
DESCRIPTION: Annual fall music festival presented by Florida International University offers classical, jazz, big band, Caribbean and Latin American music in addition to special performances for children. Visit the website for a complete schedule of events.
FIU Chamber Players
DATES: 11/1/2007 - 11/1/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Wertheim Performing Arts Center
ADDRESS: FIU University Park Campus, 1700 SW 107th Ave.
Miami, FL 33199
PHONE: 305/348-0496
WEB SITE: carta.fiu.edu
DESCRIPTION: The FIU Chamber Players perform as part of the annual FIU Music Festival. Visit the website for a complete schedule of events. Tickets sold at the door or in advance. Free. 8 p.m.
Jazz on the Beach
DATES: 11/3/2007 - 11/3/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: On the beach at Collins Avenue and 95th Street
ADDRESS:
Surfside, FL 33154
PHONE: 305/864-0722
WEB SITE: www.townofsurfsidefl.gov
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy the 2nd Annual Jazz on the Beach. Bring a blanket, and enjoy a great afternoon in Surfside. Free and open to the public. Presented by Surfside Tourist Bureau. 2 to 5 p.m.
New World Symphony: American Originals
DATES: 11/3/2007 - 11/3/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Lincoln Theatre
ADDRESS: 541 Lincoln Rd.
PHONE: 305/673-3331
WEB SITE: www.nws.edu
DESCRIPTION: Program features Feldman's Piano and Orchestra; Mackey's Turn the Key; and Wuorinen's Five: Concerto for Amplified Cello and Orchestra. Fred Sherry, cello; Michael Tilson Thomas and Steven Jarvi, conductors. 8 p.m.
Rasin - Annual Haitian Roots Music Festival
DATES: 11/3/2007 - 11/3/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Bayfront Park Amphitheater
ADDRESS: 301 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
PHONE: 786/290-1069
WEB SITE: www.bayfrontparkmiami.com
DESCRIPTION: Annual Haitian music festival celebrating Haitian culture. Call for tickets. 2 p.m. to midnight.
Nosso Trio
DATES: 11/4/2007 - 11/4/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
ADDRESS: 1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables, FL 33124
PHONE: 305/284-4940
WEB SITE: www.festivalmiami.com
DESCRIPTION: This Brazilian power trio is also João Bosco’s backing band. Co-presented by Festival Miami and The Rhythm Foundation. 8 p.m.
New World Symphony: Inside the Music
DATES: 11/5/2007 - 11/5/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Lincoln Theatre
ADDRESS: 541 Lincoln Rd.
PHONE: 305/673-3331
WEB SITE: www.nws.edu
DESCRIPTION: NWS Fellows bring you the inside scoop on their craft in these intimate presentations. Free admission, no ticket required. 7 p.m.
Florida Grand Opera Young Artist Studio Concert
DATES: 11/8/2007 - 11/8/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Wolfsonian-FIU
ADDRESS: 1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/535-2644
WEB SITE: www.wolfsonian.org
DESCRIPTION: Before Nazi censorship and relentless propaganda ruined the careers of many musicians in Germany, Berlin’s music scene of the 1920s flourished. The FGO’s Young Artist Studio presents music by composers of the time, such as Weill, Dessau, Eisler, Haas and Krasa. Free. 7 p.m.
Festival Miami Grand Finale
DATES: 11/9/2007 - 11/10/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
ADDRESS: 1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables, FL 33124
PHONE: 305/284-4940
WEB SITE: www.festivalmiami.com
DESCRIPTION: Helmuth Rilling conducts the Frost Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Sleeper, director; the Frost Chorale, directed by Jo-Michael Scheibe; and the Frost Collegium Musicum, directed by Donald Oglesby, as they combine musical forces for two nights only to present Haydn’s masterpiece, The Creation. This stunning finale to Festival Miami will feature guest soloists: soprano, Helen Donath; tenor, Lothar Odinius; and bass, Nathan Berg. World-renowned conductor Helmuth Rilling leads Frost School students in a performance that is sure to dazzle. 8 p.m.
South Florida Hymn Festival
DATES: 11/9/2007 - 11/9/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables
ADDRESS: 536 Coral Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
PHONE: 305/389-9482
DESCRIPTION: South Florida Hymn Festival featuring prize-winning composer and conductor Dr. David Cherwien and 125 choir members from churches across the Miami area. 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Target Globalbeat Concert
DATES: 11/10/2007 - 11/10/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
ADDRESS: 1400 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
PHONE: 305/949-6722
WEB SITE: www.arshtcenter.org
DESCRIPTION: Free multicultural music gathering at Carnival Center's outdoor plaza on the second Saturday of each month. In addition to live music, concert-goers can enjoy colorful parades, strolling street performers, hands-on performance workshops, a kids corner with interactive learning activities and delectable food from a featured local eatery. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. FREE.
New World Symphony: Chamber Music Czech Mates
DATES: 11/11/2007 - 11/11/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Lincoln Theatre
ADDRESS: 541 Lincoln Rd.
PHONE: 305/673-3331
WEB SITE: www.nws.edu
DESCRIPTION: Program features Dvorak's String Quartet No. 12, “American”; Martinu's Le Revue de Cuisine; and Dvorak's Piano Quintet. Tickets: $12 General Admission. 3 p.m.
Veterans Day Concert
DATES: 11/11/2007 - 11/11/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Wertheim Performing Arts Center
ADDRESS: FIU University Park Campus, 1700 SW 107th Ave.
Miami, FL 33199
PHONE: 305/348-0496
WEB SITE: carta.fiu.edu
DESCRIPTION: The Last Full Measure of Devotion -- Words and Music in honor of America’s Veterans. Directed by Robert B. Dundas and Phillip M. Church. Free and open to the public. 4 p.m.
Zepi-Mayi Haitian Music Awards
DATES: 11/11/2007 - 11/11/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: James L. Knight Center
ADDRESS: 400 SE 2 Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
PHONE: 305/358-5885
WEB SITE: www.ticketmaster.com
DESCRIPTION: Zepi-Mayi Haitian Music Awards. 7 p.m.
New World Symphony: Musicians' Forum
DATES: 11/12/2007 - 11/12/2007
CATEGORY: Music
MAP:
VENUE: Lincoln Theatre
ADDRESS: 541 Lincoln Rd.
PHONE: 305/673-3331
WEB SITE: www.nws.edu
DESCRIPTION: Join NWS Fellows as they create, present and perform their own diverse and unusual programs. Free admission, ticket required. 7 p.m.
Miami Children's Chorus: United We Stand
DATES: 11/16/2007 - 11/16/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: St. Patrick Catholic Church
ADDRESS: 3716 Garden Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33140
PHONE: 305/662-7494
WEB SITE: www.miamichildrenschorus.org
DESCRIPTION: The Miami Children's Chorus presents its first concert of the season. Free. 7 p.m.
New World Symphony: Celestial Music
DATES: 11/16/2007 - 11/18/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Lincoln Theatre
ADDRESS: 541 Lincoln Rd.
PHONE: 305/673-3331
WEB SITE: www.nws.edu
DESCRIPTION: Program features Kernis' Musica celestis; Mozart's Clarinet Concerto; and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10. Michael Collins, clarinet; Alasdair Neale, conductor. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.
SoBe Music Institute Open Friday Series
DATES: 11/16/2007 - 11/16/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Carl Fisher Clubhouse
ADDRESS: 2100 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/674-9220
WEB SITE: www.sobemusic.org
DESCRIPTION: Music by Beethoven, Bach, Elgar, Corelli & Rameau. Guest artists are Taichi Akutsu, Violin and Viktor Nikolov, piano. All events are followed by wine and cheese and a chance to mingle with the artists. FREE. 6:30 p.m.
Youssou N'Dour and the Super Etoile Band
DATES: 11/16/2007 - 11/16/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
ADDRESS: 174 E. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33131
PHONE: 305/358-5885
WEB SITE: www.rhythmfoundation.com
DESCRIPTION: Youssou N'Dour is often called the king of African music. Tonight he performs with his full band. Presented by The Rhythm Foundation. 8 p.m.
Arturo Sandoval
DATES: 11/17/2007 - 11/17/2007
CATEGORY: Music
MAP:
VENUE: Wertheim Performing Arts Center
ADDRESS: FIU University Park Campus, 1700 SW 107th Ave.
Miami, FL 33199
PHONE: 305/348-0496
WEB SITE: carta.fiu.edu
DESCRIPTION: Feb 20 Tony Perez / $15 Feb 22/23 Elin / $20 Feb 27 South Nine Ensemble / $15 Feb 28 Leo Quintero / $15
Alhambra Orchestra
DATES: 11/18/2007 - 11/18/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Ransom-Everglades School Auditorium
ADDRESS: 3575 Main Hwy.
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
PHONE: 305/668-9260
WEB SITE: www.alhambramusic.org
DESCRIPTION: Alhambra Orchestra, Miami's community orchestra, presents symphonic favorites. Free. 7 p.m.
Miami Bach Society - Concert II
DATES: 11/18/2007 - 11/18/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
ADDRESS: 1142 Andalusia Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
PHONE: 305/669-1376
WEB SITE: www.miamibachsociety.org
DESCRIPTION: Program is Baroque and Beyond, featuring the Miami Bach Society Chamber Orchestra with Robert Heath at the harpsichord and Robert Billington on the flute. The group will perform concertos of Bach and Vivaldi, John Rutter’s Suite Antique and the premier of Nick Strimple’s recent composition, for its first Florida performance. 4 p.m.
The 5th Annual Urban Latin Music Festival
DATES: 11/18/2007 - 11/18/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Bayfront Park, Tina Hills Pavilion
ADDRESS: 301 N. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
PHONE: 305/358-5885
WEB SITE: www.ticketmaster.com
DESCRIPTION: Scion presents Soulfrito: The 5th Annual Urban Latin Music Festival. Hosted by Angie Martinez and Fatman Scoop. Performances by Joell Ortiz, Kat Deluna, The Dey, Fulanito, Notch, and DJ Camilo. 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ballet mécanique Concert
DATES: 11/30/2007 - 11/30/2007
CATEGORY: Music
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VENUE: Lincoln Theatre
ADDRESS: 555 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/673-3331
WEB SITE: www.nws.edu
DESCRIPTION: Ballet mécanique is described as the most notorious 'lost' musical piece ever composed in the twentieth century. Considered Antheil’s magnum opus, the original composition will be performed in concert by the New World Symphony Percussion Consort, in conjunction with The Wolfsonian, at the Lincoln Theatre. Presented by Northern Trust Bank and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Tickets are $10. For information and ticket purchases, please call or visit the web site.
Victor Bean's Southern Classic Gun & Knife Show
DATES: 11/3/2007 - 11/4/2007
CATEGORY: Show/Expo
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VENUE: Fair Expo Center
ADDRESS: 10901 SW 24th St.
Miami, FL 33165
PHONE: 305/223-7060
WEB SITE: www.fairexpo.com
DESCRIPTION: Exhibitors and customers can buy, sell or trade guns, knives, ammo and related merchandise.
The Silent Threat - An Open Conversation About Prostate Cancer
DATES: 11/15/2007 - 11/15/2007
CATEGORY: Show/Expo
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VENUE: InterContinental Miami
ADDRESS: 100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
PHONE: 305/854-2568
DESCRIPTION: The Silent Threat - An Open Conversation About Prostate Cancer. Breakfast symposium featuring talks by noted experts in the field including Peter Boyle Director, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France; Arthur 'Bud' Burnett, MD, Director, Male Consultation Clinic, Johns Hopkins; Jeff Cadeddu, MD, Director, Center for Minimal Invasive Treatment, U Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Continental breakfast: $35. Call for reservations or more information. Moderator: Michael Putney. 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Yoga by the Sea - at the Barnacle
DATES: 11/7/2007 - 11/7/2007
CATEGORY: Sports
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VENUE: The Barnacle Historic State Park
ADDRESS: 3485 Main Hwy.
Miami, FL 33133
PHONE: 305/442-6866
WEB SITE: floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle
DESCRIPTION: Amazing Miami Attractions -- Come to The Barnacle each Wednesday evening and enjoy hatha yoga that synchronizes postures with the breath. These classes are for all levels – including beginners. Bring a mat, blocks, and a strap. Classes are $13 each, which includes park entrance fee. 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Homestead Miami Speedway Celebrity Golf Classic
DATES: 11/14/2007 - 11/14/2007
CATEGORY: Sports
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VENUE: Doral Golf Resort & Spa
ADDRESS: 4400 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
PHONE: 201/489-0049
WEB SITE: www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com
DESCRIPTION: Have fun during Ford Championship Weekend by playing golf with some of the best known celebrities in NASCAR as well as other pro sports and entertainment celebrities. Proceeds benefit three NASCAR Foundation charities. For registration information, contact Tournament Director Nick Nicolosi at nnicolosi@homesteadmiamispeedway.com or (201) 489-0049.
Miami Heat vs. Seattle SuperSonics
DATES: 11/14/2007 - 11/14/2007
CATEGORY: Sports
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VENUE: AmericanAirlines Arena
ADDRESS: 601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
PHONE: 800/462-2849
WEB SITE: www.heat.com
DESCRIPTION: Men's professional basketball game.
Yoga by the Sea - at the Barnacle
DATES: 11/14/2007 - 11/14/2007
CATEGORY: Sports
MAP:
VENUE: The Barnacle Historic State Park
ADDRESS: 3485 Main Hwy.
Miami, FL 33133
PHONE: 305/442-6866
WEB SITE: floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle
DESCRIPTION: Amazing Miami Attractions -- Come to The Barnacle each Wednesday evening and enjoy hatha yoga that synchronizes postures with the breath. These classes are for all levels – including beginners. Bring a mat, blocks, and a strap. Classes are $13 each, which includes park entrance fee. 6 to 7:15 p.m.
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
DATES: 10/30/2007 - 11/4/2007
CATEGORY: Theater
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VENUE: Playground Theatre
ADDRESS: 9806 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33138
PHONE: 305/751-9550
WEB SITE: www.theplaygroundtheatre.com
DESCRIPTION: Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz has adapted Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Marquéz’s magical short story. Discover the true identity of a mysterious creature who falls from the sky and lands in a family’s yard.
Whatever She Wants
DATES: 11/2/2007 - 11/4/2007
CATEGORY: Theater
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VENUE: James L. Knight Center
ADDRESS: 400 SE 2 Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
PHONE: 305/358-5885
WEB SITE: www.ticketmaster.com
DESCRIPTION: Stage play Whatever She Wants. Call for tickets and information.
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
DATES: 11/6/2007 - 11/11/2007
CATEGORY: Theater
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VENUE: Playground Theatre
ADDRESS: 9806 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33138
PHONE: 305/751-9550
WEB SITE: www.theplaygroundtheatre.com
DESCRIPTION: Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz has adapted Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Marquéz’s magical short story. Discover the true identity of a mysterious creature who falls from the sky and lands in a family’s yard.
For Better...
DATES: 11/8/2007 - 12/9/2007
CATEGORY: Theater
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VENUE: New Theatre
ADDRESS: 4120 Laguna St.
Coral Gables, FL 33146
PHONE: 305/443-5909
WEB SITE: www.new-theatre.org
DESCRIPTION: Karen and Max are getting married - if their jobs will ever let them be in the same city at the same time. A romantic comedy for the digital age, this hilarious new farce pokes fun at our overdependence on the gadgets in our lives. Florida premiere by Eric Coble.
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
DATES: 11/13/2007 - 11/18/2007
CATEGORY: Theater
MAP:
VENUE: Playground Theatre
ADDRESS: 9806 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33138
PHONE: 305/751-9550
WEB SITE: www.theplaygroundtheatre.com
DESCRIPTION: Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz has adapted Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Marquéz’s magical short story. Discover the true identity of a mysterious creature who falls from the sky and lands in a family’s yard.
Improv Comedy Show for Kids
DATES: 11/18/2007 - 11/18/2007
CATEGORY: Theater
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VENUE: Miami Children's Museum
ADDRESS: 980 MacArthur Cswy.
Miami, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/373-5437
WEB SITE: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
DESCRIPTION: This unique comedy performance will lead you on a side-splitting romp through the world of improvisation through a variety of games and scenes that encourage a creativity and stimulate the imagination. 3:30 p.m.
Historic Redland Tropical Trail
DATES: 12/8/2006 - 12/8/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
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VENUE: Various attractions in the historic Redlands area.
ADDRESS:
PHONE: 305/245-9180
WEB SITE: www.redlandtrail.com
DESCRIPTION: Discovered by pioneers in the late 1800s as a tropical wonderland where fruit was bountiful and the sunshine never ended, The Redlands is South Florida’s most diverse family destination for both residents and tourists. The Historic Redland Tropical Trail includes several popular attractions and points of interest. Destinations within the roughly 150 square-mile district include: R.F. Orchids, Coral Castle, Everglades Alligator Farm, Schnebly Redland’s Winery, The Bonsai Garden, Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Monkey Jungle, Capri Restaurant and Fruit & Spice Park. Free maps at each of the nine locations pinpoint the additional attractions on the self-guided Trail with easy-to-follow driving directions. For more information on the Historic Redland Tropical Trail or other activities in the South Miami-Dade area, please call or visit the web site, or visit the Tropical Everglades Visitor Center at 160 U.S. 1 in Florida City.
Lincoln Road Walking Tour
DATES: 11/2/2007 - 11/2/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
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VENUE: Latin Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center
ADDRESS: 510 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/672-2014
WEB SITE: www.mdpl.org
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the early history of Miami Beach, when Carl Fisher's Lincoln Road was the Fifth Avenue of the South. This ninety-minute walking tour examines structures both on and off the Road. $20 for adults, $15 for senior/students, free for members. Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance, either at www.mdpl.org or at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Dr. Time: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Architecture Tour
DATES: 11/3/2007 - 11/3/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
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VENUE: Deering Estate at Cutler
ADDRESS: 16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157
PHONE: 305/235-1668, ext. 225
WEB SITE: www.deeringestate.com
DESCRIPTION: Discover the architectural nuances of the Deering Estate! Join a guided program and enjoy the details of Charles Deering's historic home. Free with admission: $7/Adults; $5/Children (Ages 4-14). 3 p.m.
Art Deco Underworld Walking Tour
DATES: 11/3/2007 - 11/3/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
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VENUE: Art Deco Welcome Center
ADDRESS: 1001 Ocean Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/672-2014
WEB SITE: www.mdpl.org
DESCRIPTION: Join a ninety-minute walking tour as a part of Sleepless Night Miami Beach, to get an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Learn about the impact of the mob on the Miami Beach economy, and explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with an underworld connection. Tours depart from the Art Deco Welcome Center. Tours are limited to 20 participants. Free admission with voucher available from the Art Deco Gift Shop. Tour times: 10 p.m., 12 midnight, and 2 a.m.
Deering Estate Canoe Tours
DATES: 11/4/2007 - 11/4/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Deering Estate at Cutler
ADDRESS: 16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157
PHONE: 305/235-1668, ext. 242
WEB SITE: www.deeringestate.com
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a daytime canoe trip exploring Chicken Key and the Deering Estate. Time: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Note: Trips are weather-dependent. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 305-235-1668, Ext. 242.
Lincoln Road Walking Tour
DATES: 11/9/2007 - 11/9/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Latin Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center
ADDRESS: 510 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/672-2014
WEB SITE: www.mdpl.org
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the early history of Miami Beach, when Carl Fisher's Lincoln Road was the Fifth Avenue of the South. This ninety-minute walking tour examines structures both on and off the Road. $20 for adults, $15 for senior/students, free for members. Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance, either at www.mdpl.org or at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Dr. Time: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Deering Estate Canoe Tours
DATES: 11/11/2007 - 11/11/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Deering Estate at Cutler
ADDRESS: 16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157
PHONE: 305/235-1668, ext. 242
WEB SITE: www.deeringestate.com
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a daytime canoe trip exploring Chicken Key and the Deering Estate. Time: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Note: Trips are weather-dependent. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 305-235-1668, Ext. 242.
Matheson Hammock Eco-History Walk
DATES: 11/11/2007 - 11/11/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
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VENUE: Matheson Hammock Park
ADDRESS: 9610 Old Cutler Rd.
Miami, FL 33146
PHONE: 305/375-1621
WEB SITE: www.historical-museum.org
DESCRIPTION: Walk with the Historical Museum’s eco-historian Frank Schena through Matheson Hammock. Hear about its distant past as an Indian hunting ground and marvel at the diversity of the flora and fauna there today. Learn how this land, once an estate, became Miami-Dade’s first county park and how the Civilian Conservation Corps designed and constructed the park. Meet at the parking area just east of the traffic light, at 9610 Old Cutler Road. HMSF members $20, Non-members $25. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lincoln Road Walking Tour
DATES: 11/16/2007 - 11/16/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Latin Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center
ADDRESS: 510 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/672-2014
WEB SITE: www.mdpl.org
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the early history of Miami Beach, when Carl Fisher's Lincoln Road was the Fifth Avenue of the South. This ninety-minute walking tour examines structures both on and off the Road. $20 for adults, $15 for senior/students, free for members. Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance, either at www.mdpl.org or at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Dr. Time: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Butterfly Walk
DATES: 11/17/2007 - 11/17/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Deering Estate at Cutler
ADDRESS: 16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157
PHONE: 305/235-1668
WEB SITE: www.deeringestate.com
DESCRIPTION: Weather you’re looking to photograph the elusive Dingy Purplewing or just want to appreciate some of nature’s most delicate beauties, butterflies abound at the Deering Estate at Cutler. Walk with a Deering Education and Interpretive Staff Member along historic roads and trails, through sunny pineland, tree-shaded forest, manicured grounds and other habitats. Here you’ll encounter graceful Giant Swallowtails, lively Ruddy Daggerwings, rare Atalas, and other butterflies of all wondrous shapes, sizes, and colors. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Deering Estate Canoe Tours
DATES: 11/18/2007 - 11/18/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Deering Estate at Cutler
ADDRESS: 16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157
PHONE: 305/235-1668, ext. 242
WEB SITE: www.deeringestate.com
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a daytime canoe trip exploring Chicken Key and the Deering Estate. Time: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Note: Trips are weather-dependent. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 305-235-1668, Ext. 242.
Lincoln Road Walking Tour
DATES: 11/23/2007 - 11/23/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Latin Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center
ADDRESS: 510 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/672-2014
WEB SITE: www.mdpl.org
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the early history of Miami Beach, when Carl Fisher's Lincoln Road was the Fifth Avenue of the South. This ninety-minute walking tour examines structures both on and off the Road. $20 for adults, $15 for senior/students, free for members. Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance, either at www.mdpl.org or at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Dr. Time: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Full Moon Kayak Tour
DATES: 11/24/2007 - 11/24/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Shane Watersports Center
ADDRESS: 6500 Indian Creek Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33141
PHONE: 305/861-8899
WEB SITE: www.gonorthbeach.com
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy North Beach from a whole new perspective in a single or double kayak on the water. Join us for a wonderful evening adventure, including an Argentinean-style Parrillada after the tour. All credit cards accepted. Please call for reservations and departure times.
Deering Estate Canoe Tours
DATES: 11/25/2007 - 11/25/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Deering Estate at Cutler
ADDRESS: 16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157
PHONE: 305/235-1668, ext. 242
WEB SITE: www.deeringestate.com
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a daytime canoe trip exploring Chicken Key and the Deering Estate. Time: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Note: Trips are weather-dependent. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 305-235-1668, Ext. 242.
Moonlight Canoe Excursion
DATES: 11/26/2007 - 11/26/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Deering Estate at Cutler
ADDRESS: 16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157
PHONE: 305/235-1668, ext. 242
WEB SITE: www.deeringestate.com
DESCRIPTION: Canoeists will enjoy the moonlit beauty of Biscayne Bay as they make their way to Chicken Key Island. 7-10:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Note: Trips are weather-dependent. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Lincoln Road Walking Tour
DATES: 11/30/2007 - 11/30/2007
CATEGORY: Tours
MAP:
VENUE: Latin Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center
ADDRESS: 510 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PHONE: 305/672-2014
WEB SITE: www.mdpl.org
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the early history of Miami Beach, when Carl Fisher's Lincoln Road was the Fifth Avenue of the South. This ninety-minute walking tour examines structures both on and off the Road. $20 for adults, $15 for senior/students, free for members. Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance, either at www.mdpl.org or at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Dr. Time: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
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