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Lichtenstein at Fairchild
During February through May 31
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is hosting an exhibition of one of the world's most iconic Pop artists, Roy Lichtenstein. Fairchild, one of the world's premier botanic gardens and Miami-Dade County's oldest cultural institution, is hosting the large scale sculpture exhibition as part of its annual art program. With sculptures ranging from 8 to 30 feet high, Lichtenstein at Fairchild marks the largest sculptural exhibition of Lichtenstein's pieces in a naturalistic setting. Sculptures are on display daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through May 31, 2008. Beginning December 13, Fairchild will remain open for Pop'n Tropical Nights on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Day admission is $20 adults, $15 seniors 65+, $10 children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under. Night Admission is $20 Fairchild members, $15 member children 6-17; $30 non-members, $20 non-member children 6-17, and free for children 5 and under.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10910 Old Cutler Road, Miami
305-667-1651
"A Nervous Smile"
Final Weekend
Strained to the breaking point by caring for their severely disabled daughter Emily, a wealthy New York couple weigh their own happiness against that of their child-with shocking consequences. Emily's lyrical poetry, the bitter volleys of the couple's disintegrating marriage, and the appraisals of the outside world frame the narrative of this insightful play. Performances at New Theatre are Thurs - Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 1 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $40 with student tickets available at $15.
New Theatre
4120 Laguna Street, Coral Gables
305-433-4909
The Disney Topiaries
Now through April 10
Take a scenic stroll through the Disney Topiary gardens at Aventura Mall and marvel at the thousands of trees, plants and flowers that have transformed the Center and Fountain Courts into a piece of Disney magic. The display, part of the mall's Disney's Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival promotion, is a first for this kind of exhibit in a South Florida shopping center. Like the dazzling Disney Topiaries in Epcot, the mall's topiaries incorporate stunning blooms, artfully designed floral beds and expertly crafted bonsai trees. See five different gardens that make up the Lion King display, featuring the characters Simba, Nala, Pumbaa, Timon, and Rafiki in fun colorful scenes reminiscent of the movie. Another garden scene displays Bambi characters Thumper, Flower and of course, Bambi, all enjoying each other's company in a lush forest setting. Walk among the incredible topiaries, including a 13 foot-tall giraffe, and you might glimpse one of the "hidden Mickeys" that have been incorporated. Aventura Mall, South Florida's largest super regional mall, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
Aventura Mall
19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura
305-935-1110
The Barnacle under Moonlight
Friday
March 21 at 7 p.m.
The Alhambra Orchestra will perform an evening of Family Pops on the Lawn sponsored by The Barnacle Society. The 60-member community orchestra, under the artistic direction of Reginald Nicholson, will play instantly recognizable old standards and new melodies. Special guest artists include jazz trombonist Ira Sullivan and soprano Beverly Coulter. It will be a night to remember under the moonlit skies of Miami. Tickets are $7 for adults and kids 10 and over; $3 for children 6 to 9; and free for children under 6. Show goes on rain or shine! Gates open at 6 p.m.
The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
305-668-9260 or 305-442-6866
Pink Martini with the Miami Pops Orchestra
Friday
March 21 at 8 p.m.
The Portland, Oregon-based Pink Martini band has played at events ranging from the Cannes Film Festival to the opening party of the New York Museum of Modern Art. Part French chanson, Argentine tango and soft merengue with a dash of low-lit jazz lounge, Pink Martini is the brainchild of classically trained pianist, Thomas M. Lauderdale, and songwriter and guitarist China Forbes. With a multilingual repertoire, Pink Martini has blossomed from a quintet into a suave salon orchestra equally at home on concert stages and in smoky clubs. Pink Martini's performance at the inauguration of Miami Pops is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and WDNA 88.9 Serious Jazz and presented by Concert Association of Florida in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation. Tickets range from $15 to $85.
Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-808-7446, Ext. 301
Forbidden Broadway
March 21 – April 13
The Miami premiere of Forbidden Broadway, a wickedly funny roast of Broadway musicals, previews March 21-24, opens March 25 and runs thru April 13 in the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater. Forbidden Broadway is New York's longest-running musical comedy revue and features outrageous costumes, hilarious songs and stellar performances by the New York cast of the Tony Award-winning show. This edition of the Forbidden Broadway is specially designed for Miami audiences and features spoofs of Monty Python's Spamalot, Avenue Q, The Lion King, Wicked, Les Misérables, and Hairspray, all shows that have played or will play in South Florida. Show times are Tues - Friday at 7:30 p.m., Sat at 5 and 8 p.m., and Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $45 and $50. Pictured: Michael West & Valerie Fagan as "Mary Poppins" and "Spamalot;" photo by Carol Rosegg.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-949-6722
Free Legal Clinic
Saturday
March 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Artists and arts organizations can learn more about legal issues affecting them through membership in LegalArt and clinics that they sponsor like this free clinic open to LegalArt members. The day-long event will address all types of legal issues, and participants are provided a 30 to 60 minute consultation with an attorney to deal with their individual concerns. Membership in LegalArt is $30 for individuals and $45 for organizations. Email to learn more.
University of Miami School of Law
1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables
305-804-3630
5th Annual Everglades Awareness Benefit Concert
Saturday
March 22 from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Top bands, spoken word artists, dancers, visual artists and community activists will join together to raise awareness and funds for the Everglades, one of the most threatened natural habitats in the western hemisphere. A wide variety of musical styles, including jazz, rock, folk, Latin, funk, hip hop, world beat fusion and more will be performed - a testament to the diversity of supporters for this cause. The event is presented by Ploppy Palace Productions. Admission is $10. Must be 21 years old to attend.
Tobacco Road
626 S. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-374-1198
Nifty 50's Show
Saturday
March 22
Take a trip down memory lane via Route 66 with 6 local performers to celebrate the first SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day, an annual event taking place globally during Women's History Month. Presented by KP Productions, a non-profit organization, proceeds will provide live musical entertainment to seniors at assisting living and day care facilities in the tri-county area. A portion of the matinee revenue will also be donated to the Fund for Women Artists. Tickets for the 2:30 matinee performance are $15 and the 8 p.m. performance are $20. Pictured: Donald Stansfield, Jerry Wilson, Robert Cervera, Christy O Connor, Pamela Johnson, Meri Ziev.
Broward Library Theater
100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
954-274-8537
Performance for MAM PARTNERS
Saturday
March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Join MAM PARTNERS and attend an intimate viewing of Maria Jose Arjona's "The White Series." Comprised of 5 performances in which the artist uses her body to transcend issues of identity, the viewer is stimulated by positioning particular "clues" - a question, a phrase, a song, a recognizable image from childhood. Arjona's prior performances have taken place at a variety of venues, including El Museo del Barrio and Exit Art in New York and The Ballroom in Marfa, Texas. Gallery Diet will sponsor an event reception. This is part of the MAM PARTNERS Introductions Series that is open to members of this dynamic group of young professionals who support Miami Art Museum. To learn about membership and how you can attend art-related events and programs throughout the year, email Liza Lesser.
Gallery Diet
174 N.W. 23rd Street, Wynwood Arts District
305-375-5840 (Liza Lesser)
La Traviata
Saturday
March 22 at 8 p.m.
See Miami Lyric Opera's production of La Traviata, Giuseppe Verdi's opera about the great Parisian courtesan, Marie Duplessis, taken from Alexander Dumas' novel, La dame aux Camélias. La Traviata was first performed in Venice's La Fenice Theater in 1853 and has become immensely popular. It is third on Opera America's list of the 20 most-performed operas in North America, behind only Madame Butterfly and La boheme. MLO's production is set in 4 acts under the artistic direction of Raffaele Cardone. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students (available at the Colony box office).
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-674-1040
John Adams: Plugged and Unplugged
Saturday
March 22 at 8 p.m.
If there is one name that embodies the pulse of American music, it's John Adams. Engaging, sharp, dynamic, transcendent - his is music that can't be confined to just one category. Culled from his operatic collaboration with Peter Sellers (called "the musical event of the year"), Doctor Atomic Symphony explores the emotional ramifications of the first atomic bomb. Electric violinist Tracy Silverman joins the composer for a work inspired by Jack Kerouac's journeys through California, and the rhythmic drive of Slonimsky's Earbox puts us in touch with Adams' Minimalist roots. This concert is presented by New World Symphony. Tickets are $15.
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-673-3331
Dino Eggstravaganza!
Saturday & Sunday
March 22 & 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Miami Science Museum is celebrating the Easter holiday with a two-day Dino Eggstravaganza! There will be Dino Egg Hunts, of course, Paleo Tours of the Dinosaurs of China exhibit, entertaining interactive games and activities, face painting, hands-on science eggsperiments, wildlife animal encounters with alligators, bald eagles, snakes and owls, music and fun for the entire family. Radio Disney will be onboard for music, fun giveaways and cool prizes.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-646-4200
Pivot Points I: Defining MOCA's Collection
Tuesday
March 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Since 1995, the Museum of Contemporary Art has been developing a collection of pivotal works by international contemporary artists. On view in the Pivot Points series of exhibitions are works from the permanent collection that mark important moments in the development of the artists' work and turning points in contemporary art. Pivot Points I will be the first time that the landmark gift to the collection "No Ghost Just a Shell" will be exhibited at MOCA. The collaborative multi-media project by Pierre Huyghe and Phillipe Parreno, on view from March 26 through May 11, is comprised of 17 works by international artists, all based on a Japanese Manga character named Annlee. This project was jointly donated to MOCA and Tate, London in 2007 by Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz, and is considered to be a seminal work for the 21st century that marks a shift in the ways artists work. The opening reception is free for MOCA members, N. Miami residents and employees and children under 12; $10 for non-members.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
770 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami
305-893-6211
Next Big Thing 2008 Touches Down
Tuesday – Sunday
March 25 - 30
Next Big Thing 2008 will be making its debut during this year's Winter Music Conference creating the ultimate VIP experience for its top industry delegates in the areas of music, arts, fashion, technology, and non-profit, through a selection of high-end events and a VIP Hospitality House atmosphere. Fusing together top talents from the music industry (including Macy Gray, FlyLeaf, Rui Da Silva, Motel, and more) with world-renowned designers (Bogosse and more), industry mavens, and brand managers, Next Big Thing 2008 looks to make its initial undertaking the first of many, with Next Big Thing 2009 already in the works for Puerto Rico and 2010 in Dubai. Tickets to certain events now available at www.wanttickets.com/nbt.
Multiple locations in Miami Beach
(202) 552-5775
Fashion@MiaSci: Bringing Fashion Forward
Wednesday
March 26th from 6 and 10 p.m.
The Miami Science Museum boasts a new "jewel" among its programmatic collection. @MiaSci, a monthly young professional mixer, has quickly become the premiere gathering for the 20 and 30-something mover and shaker crowd in South Florida. Billed as the "Happy Hour with Substance," the event combines a business mixer celebrating art with a twist of science. This month's installment will highlight some of the hottest fashion designers working in Miami, selected under the direction of the Miami University of Art and Design. A variety of fashion visionaries will participate, all working within specific genres including: organic and recycled sportswear and handbags, social conscious street wear, innovative swimsuits, evening and club wear and formal gowns. The designers shown include: Juju Costa, EverAfter by Renato, So-Me Designs, Kristina Ashley, Retro Actif and Jewelry by Cheryl Lynn among others. Miami Artist Alex Yanes will also premiere his exclusive line of hand painted ladies shoes. Designers will be selling ready to wear garments throughout the evening with proceeds benefiting the Museum. The best part is that all of this is offered for a donation of $10.00 per person.
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami
305-646-4209
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
March 26 – April 13
A bold new production of Lewis Carroll's classic fairy tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, adapted and directed by Stephanie Ansin, will premiere at The PlayGround Theatre. In this version, co-adapted and designed by Fernando Calzadilla, time, space and cultures collide as the precocious heroine tackles the challenges of her ever-changing world with the familiar tale unfolding with a tropical twist. Performances preview March 26-28, premiere Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m., and run through April 13 - see complete schedule. Tickets are $15 each, $10 for groups of 20 or more, and $5 when purchased by students through Culture Shock.
PlayGround Theatre
9806 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
305-751-9550, Ext. 223
ArtCrowd Event - Rock Stars of the Art World
Thursday
March 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Turn up the volume on your culture dial and scope out the biggest art superstars of the past five decades at 2 cutting-edge galleries in the Wynwood Arts District. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. join ArtCrowd at Gary Nader Art Gallery, 62 N.E. 27th Street, for Frank Stella - Five Decades of Paintings and Sculpture. The group then moves to the Center for Visual Communication, 541 N.W. 27th Street, to hear Bill Goldston talk about what it's like to work side by side with great artists of our time, Rauschenberg, Rosenquist, Johns and more, and to see 120 of the "greatest hits" from the archives of the legendary studio ULAE. Tear it up with ArtCrowd and check out the delicious offerings of bin no. 18, and cocktails by UV Vodka, courtesy of AMC Liaisons. Admission is free for ArtCrowd members; $15 for others. Space is limited so RSVP please!
A visit to two galleries
Wynwood Arts District
305-673-7530, Ext. 1015
In the Mood for Pop
Thursday
March 27 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Beginning in London in the mid-1950's Pop Art - a visual arts movement expressing popular mass culture - found artists using themes influenced by advertising, everyday products and comic books. Opera Gallery's exhibition "In the Mood for Pop" features the exciting and kitschy works of contemporary masters, like Warhol, Wesselmann, and Lichtenstein, along with the paintings by emerging international avant-garde artists. The exhibition's opening reception offers an international mix of art and music with celebrated guest DJ Benjamin Franklin in honor of the Winter Music Conference. The reception is by invitation only so to be included, you must call 305-868-3337. See In the Mood for Pop through April 13. Pictured: Tom Wesselmann; "Bedroom Face with Orange."
Opera Gallery at Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
305-868-3337
Six Degrees Night featuring Gaudi and Jef Stott
Thursday
March 27 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
London-based Italian-born Gaudi's music, an organic fusion of dub, electronica and worldbeat, has been topping the charts in the UK. Gaudi himself is an in-demand producer and remixer for some of the most important names in music. Jef Stott, a founding member of Lumin and Stellamara, will perform a moody Middle Eastern piece with dub elements that was specifically designed for this event. He is a trained anthropologist and studied with master musicians from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Iran and Turkey, and their music and instruments figure in his compositions and production work. Accompanying is Zeb on oud and light percussion. Bob Duskis and The Worker from Six Degrees Records will DJ before and after the sets. Part of the Rhythm Foundation 20-year Retrospective. Admission is $10.
CIFO Art Space
1018 N. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-672-5202 (Laura Quinlan)
Jazz at MOCA
Friday
March 28 at 8 p.m.
Mantra World Music Ensemble will perform at Jazz at MOCA, the museum's monthly free outdoor concert. A perennial favorite on the South Florida concert scene, Mantra is known for their unique blend of original and classic music that is a high energy celebration of jazz, Latin and Afro-fusion rhythms. Under the direction of percussionist and vocalist Marlon Moore, Mantra is composed of musicians from Spanish, South American, Afro-Caribbean and American cultures. MOCA will be open from 7 to 10 pm so visitors may tour the exhibition Pivot Points, Part 1: Defining MOCA's Collection. Jazz at MOCA, held the last Friday of every month, is the longest-running free jazz concert series in South Florida. It is generously sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company and the City of North Miami.
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami
305-893-6211
World Premiere of NIGHTSPOT
Friday – Sunday
March 28 – 30
NIGHTSPOT, Miami City Ballet's first major commission, involves two of the most celebrated artists of our time. Twyla Tharp has created some of the most memorable and innovative dances in the modern repertory and has also worked extensively on Broadway and in Hollywood. This commission is Tharp's first major work for a ballet company in 5 years. For it, she has joined forces with Elvis Costello who is providing an original musical composition. Costello's musical curiosity is expansive: besides rock and roll, it ranges from classical to jazz to country. Tharp created NIGHTSPOT on 18 MCB dancers, and Costello's composition, which features new music intertwined with various motifs and quotations from existing songs, is written for a 9-piece onstage dance band and a 32-piece orchestra in the pit. Isaac Mizrahi, one of the world's most famous fashion designers, created the costumes for the new work. Also on Program IV are three outstanding ballets by George Balanchine: Square Dance, a classical ballet set to baroque music by Vivaldi and Corelli; Balanchine's homage to Italian folk dancing with the dynamic and speedy Tarantella, set to music by Gottschalk; and the French-style Sonatine, set to music by Ravel. A pre-performance talk by Edward Villella and/or his artistic staff will be conducted, free to the ticketed audience 45 minutes prior to curtain. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday (program does not include Sonatine to accommodate festivities related to the premiere); 8 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets range from $125 to $19 and are available through MCB Box Office, the Arsht Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Pictured: Callie Manning and Carlos Guerra; photo by Bruce Weber.
The Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
1-877-929-7010
arteaméricas
Friday – Monday
March 28 – 31
Merrill Lynch arteaméricas, the premier art fair from Latin America, will return to Miami for its sixth year. See the latest in paintings, sculpture and multimedia from contemporary artists as well as renowned, established artists. Seventy of the best galleries from the Americas, selected by the fair's advisory committee of art experts, will be in attendance, displaying works by internationally celebrated artists, including Fernando Botero, Wilfredo Lam, Jesús Soto, Rufino Tamayo, and Joaquin Torres-Garcia, to name a few. Among the vanguard contemporary artists whose works are on view are José Bedía, Tony Bechara, José Pedro Costigliolo, Eduardo Chapela, Bastón Díaz, León Ferrari, Carmen Herrera, Kcho and Hugo Zapata. Supported by South Florida's prestigious art institutions, arteaméricas has year after year exceeded all expectations with outstanding exhibits and excellent sales while maintaining its intimate boutique feel. The art offered for sale ranges from $2,000 to $1 million. arteaméricas is open from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday; and Monday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door. Admission is free from noon to 2 p.m. every day.
Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall A
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
305-854-3050
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