Song and Dance Hootenanny for Kids
Saturday
November 3 at 2 p.m.
Dan Zanes and Friends deliver a fun-filled afternoon of sing-along songs for 21st century kids and their families in the Knight Concert Hall. As seen on "Playhouse Disney," the show is filled with irresistible folk music, rock tunes and danceable beats drawn from a wealth of musical traditions. You'll be dancing in the aisles! Tickets are $15. Groups of 15 or more, call 786-468-2326.
Carnival Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
305-949-6722
A World of Hope
Saturday
November 3 at 8 a.m.
The 5th "A World of Hope" Conference, hosted by the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, presents an update for people with type 1 diabetes and their families. At this day-long conference you will learn about innovative technologies, new, cell-based therapies and the latest projects aimed at restoring insulin production in patients. Meet the scientists who are turning promising discoveries into novel treatments for type 1 diabetes patients. Lunch is provided, and there will be exhibitors and informational booths open throughout the day. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m., the first presentation at 9. The cost is $25 per person or $60 for a family of up to 4 people. Complimentary childcare available.
The Signature Grand
6900 State Road 84, Davie
954-964-4040 or 800-321-3437
Manolo Valdés Exhibition
November 3
An outdoor exhibition of monumental bronze and steel sculptures by acclaimed Spanish artist Manolo Valdés will be on display through February 28. Included in the exhibition are four 13-feet high sculptures depicting female heads with dynamic ornamental head-pieces (pictured). The City of Miami Beach and the renowned Marlborough Gallery collaborated in the installation, which is free and open to the public.
Washington Avenue & 17th Street
Miami Beach
Sleepless Night
Saturday
November 3 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Set your clocks now to fall back and culture forward because Sleepless Night will be in Miami Beach in the blink of an eye! From dance performances and sculpture gardens to live bands and street parades, the free, 13-hour innovative cultural affair will get underway at 6 p.m. and not stop till sunrise at 6 a.m. the next day. Sleepless Night is a collaboration of all the city's major cultural institutions, theaters, galleries, and arts organizations, along with hotels, shops, nightclubs, restaurants and individual artists and presenters. Events for children will be held during the earlier part of the night. Free public transportation will connect four major zones of activity - North Beach, Collins Park, Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive. Live performances will take place on the buses so that participants will not miss a moment of culture. Sleepless Night is produced by the City of Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council. See a complete listing of events and sponsors.
City-wide on Miami Beach
Sounds of the Times: American Originals
Saturday
November 3 at 8 p.m.
Classical music may have begun in Europe, but the U.S. has homegrown innovations that probe the boundaries of the orchestra. New World Symphony's Michael Tilson Thomas brings you today's finest American music, including the return of "Turn the Key," a composition written by an electric guitarist that will have you literally clapping in the aisles. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Charles Wuorinen has gone electric with his amplified cello concerto, while Morton Feldman upends concerto conventions in Piano and Orchestra. Two champions of new music, Fred Sherry and Jeremy Denk, join your favorite maestro in giving a whole new meaning to red, white and blue. Tickets are $15.
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-673-3331
Ramsey Lewis Trio
Saturday
November 3 at 8 p.m.
Three-time Grammy winning pianist and composer Ramsey Lewis, comes to the University of Miami with his trio that includes Larry Green on bass and Leon Joyce on drums. Ramsey Lewis holds seven Gold Records and has performed in concerts and festivals throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, South Africa, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear the "great performer!!" Presented by Festival Miami as part of the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Distinguished Visitors Series. All seats reserved; tickets range from $20 to $50.
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at UM
1314 Miller Road, Coral Gables
305-284-4940
36th Annual South Miami Art Festival
Saturday & Sunday
November 3 & 4
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chamber South presents their annual art festival, well known in the region as one of the finest! Browse more than 150 artist booths nestled in along the town's sidewalks between cafes, quaint shops and lush landscaping. You can select art from a variety of media, including paintings, jewelry, metalwork, glass, photography, ceramics and more. International food vendors offer a wide array of cuisine, plus musical entertainment and special activities for the kids. This year's official print is by Humberto Benitez, and a special commemorative T-shirt has been designed by Dania Sierra. Both are available for sale. There is no admission charge, and South Miami has ample parking in addition to the South Miami MetroRail station. The festival is sponsored by SunTrust Bank, along with Baptist Health South Florida and Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Department.
Sunset Drive (between US-1 and Red Road)
South Miami
305-661-1621
Pablo Cano's Viva Vaudeville
Saturday
November 3 & 10
Featuring a delightful cast of Cano's life-size marionettes and rod puppets composed of found objects, Viva Vaudeville is inspired by popular theater performers of the early 1900s. The set recalls a sumptuous theater resplendent with a gold-fringed, red velvet curtain, and a glittering backdrop. The score mixes a selection from the artists' collection of recordings of popular songs of the 1920s and two original compositions performed by a live band. But best of all are the colorful performers - Busty Galore, Lady Mandolin, Lucifer Red Diablo, Kiki She Devil and others. Performances are 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for MOCA members, North Miami residents and employees; $15 for non-members; $3 for children under 12. Seating is limited so advance reservations and payment are required.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
770 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami
305-893-6211
71st Anniversary Celebration
Sunday
November 4 from noon to 4 p.m.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has joined with the Humane Society of Greater Miami and Adopt-A-Pet to celebrate the organization's 7lst anniversary! There's an afternoon of fun planned for pets and their human families. From an agility course for pooches, to "pin-the-tail on the doggie," there's something for everyone. For kids, a bounce house, face painting, arts and crafts, prizes and more. Refreshments for everyone and even a pet-treat bake sale. Best of all, pet adoptions will be half the usual cost! The party is for all those who have donated, volunteered, adopted a pet or just shown kindness to our 4-legged friends. Come out and see if there isn't an adorable pet for you to take home.
Humane Society of Greater Miami/Adopt-A-Pet
16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach
305-749-1805
Swinging Brazilian Jazz Machine
Sunday
November 4 at 4 p.m.
Three of the most important jazz musicians in Brazil form a "power trio" known as the Nosso Trio. The group - Nelson Faria (guitar), Ney Conceicao (contrabass) and Kiko Freitas (drums), emerged from João Bosco's band, the legendary Brazilian singer/songwriter, to become the Nosso Trio, a tight, energetic and swinging Brazilian jazz machine. Presented by Festival Miami in collaboration with the Rhythm Foundation. Tickets are $15, $20, $25 and $30 for reserved seats.
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at UM
1314 Miller Road, Coral Gables
305-284-4940
Julio Boca Ballet Argentino
Sunday
November 4 at 7 p.m.
Lithe and graceful, Argentinean superstar Julio Bocca set the ballet world afire as a member of American Ballet Theatre. In 1990 he founded his own company, Ballet Argentino, to show the genius of other young Argentine dancers. Concert Association of Florida presents Ballet Argentino in a red-hot performance of Boccatango. Bocca removes tango from its usual steamy ballroom setting and transforms it into a thrilling balleticized version of the classic art form. It's sexy and serious, smooth and sharp. Don't miss it! Tickets range from $35 to $75.
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler Street, Downtown Miami
305-808-7446
Looking at Dance with Momentum Dance Company
Sunday
November 4 at 7 p.m.
This popular program presented by Momentum Dance Company could be called an introduction to dance criticism. It breaks dance works down into their component parts (space, structure, use of body, theme, dynamics) and has the audience analyze them through questions and discussion. It shows how this process can be repeated with any dance work to gain a better understanding and appreciation for the art of dance. You'll see excerpts from The Exiles, Brecht Suite, Grow and a new unnamed work in progress. Tickets are $15 general admission and $8 for students and seniors.
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-858-7002
Miami Book Fair International
November 4 – 11
More than 350 prize-winning, best-selling and emerging authors from all around the world will present during the week-long festival. See local writers in the Write Out Loud Café, and Spanish-speaking authors as part of the IberoAmerican Authors Program. There's an International Village, Antiquarian Annex for rare books, and storytelling and arts for kids at the Children's Alley. The Street Fair is Friday through Sunday, the 9th to 11th.
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Downtown Miami
305-237-3258
Inside the Music
Monday
November 5 at 7 p.m.
New World Symphony Fellows give you the inside scoop on their craft in this intimate presentation. Take part in the informal discussion and brief performance that make this series a unique exploration of music, art and beyond. Free and open to the public.
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-673-3331
10th Anniversary Concert
Tuesday
November 6 at 8 p.m.
Celebrate with South Beach Chamber Ensemble's tenth anniversary with a concert of great music. The program includes Beethoven Cello Sonata in A major, Op. 69, Brahms Violin Sonata in D minor, Op. 108, Bruch Pieces for Piano Trio, Op. 83, and features Thomas Moore, violin, Michael Andrews, cello, and Ciro Fodere, piano. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Barry University students and faculty are free with Barry ID.
Barry University Cor Jesu Chapel
11300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
305-673-2183
Zac Posen Spring 2008 Collection
Wednesday
November 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Meet the young, charismatic fashion designer-to-the-stars Zac Posen and preview his Spring 2008 collection at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour. Posen will be at Saks, On Two in the Designer Salon, on Wednesday and Thursday with his spring trunk show. The champagne reception on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. is a special event for Bay Point Schools, a nonprofit facility that provides educational, vocational and therapeutic services to moderate-risk adolescent boys. A portion of sales from the trunk show will benefit the school.
Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour
Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue
305-865-1100, Ext. 5216
Sunday in the Park with George
November 7 – 17
In 1994 New York City Center launched its Encores! Series - Broadway musicals in concert with emphasis on the music and lyrics with minimal scenery and staging. These concerts have grown in popularity and are now in-demand theatrical attractions. The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre will present its own concert version of the Stephen Sondheim musical "Sunday in the Park with George." This moving portrait of the enigmatic painter Georges Seurat won a Pulitzer Prize for its deeply insightful and highly personal examination of the artist. Performances are Weds - Sat at 8 p.m. and Sat and Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $8 to $20.
Jerry Herman Ring Theatre at UM
1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables
305-284-3355
3rd Annual IKF Latin American Art Auction 2007
Thursday
November 8 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Known as "the collector's auction," you'll find world class art offered in silent and live auctions. New this year is the Collector's Corner, a select group of donated works by South Florida collectors, who are contributing to IKF's efforts. This signature event for the International Kids Fund (IKF), a program of Jackson Memorial Foundation, is devoted to art, charity and fun. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres provided. Tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door. Proceeds go to providing medical care to needy children from around the world who suffer from serious illnesses and cannot be treated in their home countries. Who can say no?
Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO)
1018 N. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-585-5888
"Disappearances" by Jay Craven
Thursday
November 8 at 7 p.m.
See Kris Kristofferon in "Disappearances," an independent film by Jay Craven, the last in a trilogy of "Vermont frontier films." The story is based on the award-winning novel by Howard Frank Mosher, a tall tale with a mix of hair-raising adventure, laugh-out-loud humor, compelling emotional drama, and magical realist whimsy. A discussion with filmmaker Jay Craven will follow the film. Free with gallery admission - $6 (free admittance for Art and Culture Center members). The Center's gallery will be open until 7 p.m. to view the exhibitions.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood
954-921-3274
Grand Finale: The Creation
Friday & Saturday
November 9 & 10 at 8 p.m.
In a stunning finale to the six-week long Festival Miami extravaganza, the Frost Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Helmuth Rilling; and the Frost Chorale, conducted by Jo-Michael Scheibe, combine musical forces to present Haydn's masterpiece, "The Creation." Featured guest soloists include, soprano, Helen Donath, tenor, Lothar Odinius, and bass, Nathan Berg. The Creation's brooding overture reproduces the brilliance of the first light shattering the primordial darkness. Such is Haydn's genius that the work maintains the initial excitement until its rousing conclusion. World renowned conductor Helmuth Rilling leads the Frost School of Music students in a performance that will dazzle you. Tickets range from $15 to $60. Following Saturday's concert a VIP reception will be held for $60 ticketholders.
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at UM
1314 Miller Road, Coral Gables
305-284-4940
Behind the Curtain Workshop
Saturday
November 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The PlayGround Theatre presents an interactive introduction to the inner workings of the theatre production, "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" for children ages 8 and up. The workshop is limited to only 30 children who will learn about sets, lighting, costumes, choreography, music, and rehearsal - all the elements of putting together a show. The $70 fee includes enrollment in the workshop and two tickets to a performance of choice. Snacks will be provided, and parents are welcome to join in the fun. Enrollment is limited so call today!
Byron Carlyle Theatre
500 71st Street, Miami Beach
305-751-9550, Ext. 223
"SeminArt: How to Art Fair II"
Saturday
November 10 from 4 to 6 p.m.
LegalArt, in cooperation with Dacra Realty and the City of Miami Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, presents the second annual "How to Art Fair." Hear tips, tactics and trends from the Directors of Art Miami, NADA, Pulse, Scope and Design Miami, moderated by Cathy Leff, Wolfsonian Museum Director. If you plan to visit any one of the 17 or more art fairs taking place in Miami December 5 - 9, you'll find this exclusive information imperative! Join LegalArt, the panelists and guests for complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Garden Lounge from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments provided by Oronoco and Lost & Found Saloon. RSVP's a must! Call today.
The Marcy Building in the Miami Design District
3850 N. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-804-3630
Juegos de Verbos
Saturday
November 10 from 7:30 to 11 p.m.
The work of Mexican artist Magda Audifred will be exhibited at Zu Galeria through November 30. Enjoy the opening night reception or visit the gallery Monday - Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Zu Galeria Fine Arts
2248 S.W. 8th Street, Miami
786-443-5872
Triptych
Through November 18
Inside Out Theatre presents Triptych by Edna O'Brien, directed by Kim St. Leon, with an awarding-winning cast. It's the story of three women - a wife, a mistress and a daughter - and the intermingling of their lives as they revolve around a successful writer. O'Brien's play is a passionate and provocative piece that depicts love's ability to simultaneously unfetter and ensnare. Performances are on Thurs, Fri and Sat at 8 p.m. and Sat and Sun matinees at 2 p.m. General admission is $30; museum members $25, seniors $24, students $10.
Museum of Art Horvitz Auditorium
One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
954-385-3060
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