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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Miami Metrozoo
12400 SW 152nd St.
Miami, FL 33177
MICHAEL CAMILIO
Piano concerto featuring pianist Michael Camilo performing with the Florida Symphony.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
MIAMI HEAT VS. OKLAHOMA CITY
Men’s professional basketball game.
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.
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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