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Things to Do in Miami & Miami Beach this Week

by Ognjen on December 1, 2008

GIANTS IN THE CITY

Ten celebrated artists have been brought together to design, create, and exhibit ‘Giant’ inflatable sculptures infused with sunshine during the day and illuminated at night. Participating Artists: Gustavo Acosta; Jose Bedia; Robert Chambers; Elisabeth Condon; Maria de la Vega; Anja Marais; Alejandro Mendoza; Angel Ricardo Rios; Alette Simmons-Jimenez; and Michelle Weinberg.

http://www.giantsinthecity.org

Bayfront Park Amphitheater
301 N. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

 

ANNIE

The musical that has introduced millions of children to Broadway

 http://www.theplaygroundtheatre.com

The PlayGround Theatre
9806 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33138

 

PHOTO MIAMI 2008

Galleries exhibit photo-based art including conceptual, video, digital and mixed media artwork.

http://artfairsinc.com  

Miami Design District

 

ART DECO: Un tour de France

Miami-based visual artist and photographer Alice Goldhagen brings a 21st century perspective to Art Deco architecture and ornamentation throughout France. Her sepia-toned photographs evoke the elegance and sophistication of the 1920s and 30s.

http://www.mdpl.org

Center at Historic City Hall
1130 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

 

ART BASEL

This international art show and American sister event of Art Basel in Switzerland is recognized as the most important annual art show of its kind in America. Two hundred leading art galleries will exhibit 20th- and 21st-century art works from more than 1,500 artists.

http://www.artbasel.com 

Miami Beach Convention Center
1700 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

 

LIVELY LIBATIONS - Non-Hosted Cocktails in Historic Places

Join Miami Design Preservation League for its monthly series (first Thursdays) featuring classic cocktails in grand architectural spaces. Meet each month at a different location for great conversation, fun drinks, and a brief history of the space. Designed in 1937 by the prolific Henry Hohauser, the Park Central remains one of the Art Deco District’s grandest hotels. Come enjoy the glamor of a lost age at Quinn’s Bar in the Park Central’s beautiful lobby

http://www.mdpl.org

Park Central Hotel
640 Ocean Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

 

MIAMI YOUTH BALLET- The Nutcracker

Miami Youth Ballet performs The Nutcracker

Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33131

 

AMAZON AND BEYOND - Grand Opening 

Metrozoo’s newest 27-acre tropical American exhibit is dedicated to the flora and fauna of the Amazon region. Amazon & Beyond will exhibit jaguars, harpy eagles, giant river otters, hummingbirds, toucans, Orinoco crocodiles and much more.

http://www.miamimetrozoo.com

Miami Metrozoo
12400 SW 152nd St.
Miami, FL 33177

 

MICHAEL CAMILIO

Piano concerto featuring pianist Michael Camilo performing with the Florida Symphony.

http://www.concertfla.org

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

 

MIAMI HEAT VS. OKLAHOMA CITY

Men’s professional basketball game.

http://www.heat.com

AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

 

GREATER MIAMI DOG CLUB SHOW

Show features several dog breeds and includes two rings of obedience training and an agility event.

http://www.fairexpo.com

Fair Expo Center
10901 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33165

 

HOLIDAY MUSIC AT FAIRCHILD

Annual holiday celebration featuring live music in the Garden House.

http://www.fairchildgarden.org

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd.
Coral Gables, FL 33156

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Art, Culture & Sports In Miami & Miami Beach

by Jamey on November 17, 2008

Cirque du Soleil presenting “Corteo”

(Photo Credit Wallpaper from Cirquedusoleil.com)

An a amazing performance by 63 artists from 20 countries
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

 

Florida Grand Opera presents “La traviat”Giuseppe Verdi

Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
New spectacular production directed by Bliss Hebert and designed by Allen Charles Klein.
http://www.fgo.org
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

 

7th Annual Miami Short Film Festival

(Photo credit from Miami Short Film Festival website) 

From November 17th-23rd the Miami Short Film Festival will present an exceptional selection of short films from around the world for film lovers and general audiences alike to enjoy.
http://www.miamishortfilmfestival.com

 

Alice

The classic fairy tale comes alive for the whole family.
http://www.theplaygroundtheatre.com
The PlayGround Theatre
9806 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33138

 

Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors

http://www.heat.com
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

 

Actors’ Playhouse presents”A Christmas Carol, the Musical”

Based on the Original Tale by Charles Dickens
Script adapted by Nina Felice and Earl Maulding
Music and Lyrics by Scott Morlock and Earl Maulding
http://www.actorsplayhouse.org
Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

 

Art Deco Block PartyBlock party celebrating the Art Deco Gift Shop on 12th Street and Ocean Drive.

http://www.mdpl.org
Art Deco Welcome Center
12th Street, just west of Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

 

2nd Annual Latin Jazz Festival

This music festival features Miami’s top jazz musicians including:

Arturo Sandoval, Albita, Nestor Torres, Ed Calle, Roberto Perera,
Richard Bravo, Palo!, Paquito Hechavarria, Federico Britos, Edwin Bonilla and many others.
http://www.mdc.edu/main/news/articles/2008/11/latinjazz_giants.asp
Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, Fred Shaw Plaza,
11011 SW 104th St.
Miami, FL 33186

 

Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival

This special multicultural event provides an opportunity for local residents and visitors to explore and interact among local arts and culture vendors, while also showcasing the unique surroundings at the mouth of the Miami River.
325 – 335 S. Biscayne Blvd. (on the Riverwalk)
Miami, FL 33132

 

Miami Heat vs. Indiana

http://www.heat.com
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132 

 

Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots

http://www.miamidolphins.com
Dolphins Stadium
2269 NW 199th St.
Miami, FL 33056

 

Lincoln Road Outdoor Antiques & Collectibles Market

Lincoln Road and Drexel. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Along Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
http://www.antiquecollectiblemarket.c

 

CocoWalk and Miami Metrozoo Present the Amazon & Beyond Showcase

In celebration of the new 27-acre theme park at Miami’s Metrozoo ‘Amazon & Beyond’, this event will feature a live animal show and performances by samba dancers.
http://www.cocowalk.net
CocoWalk Courtyard
3015 Grand Ave.
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

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