November 17, 2012
What Women Want
Celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of Nikki Beach’s Signature Fashion Series, What Women Want tonight with a rockin’ fashion show and cocktails. The evening will feature a full runway show of the 2013 Resort Collection from Zeki Swimwear, and trending tips from MANLIFY, the exclusive network for men providing tips on styling, and all things manly. Enjoy gourmet samples from Nespresso, health tips and beauty treatments by Equinox Fitness Center & Spa, and sweet treats by Savvylicious Sweets. A portion of the proceeds donated to PARK Project. DJ Miss Tara.
Florida Grand Opera’s La bohème
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to see our own Florida Grand Opera in action as they perform one of the world’s most popular operas, La bohème .
Iván Navarro: Fluorescent Light Sculptures
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum premieres two new exhibitions Iván Navarro: Fluorescent Light Sculptures and Reflections Across Time: Seminole Portraits.
The Florida Cracker-style Cowboy Gala
Head into the Florida ‘ol West for charity and enjoy an authentic Florida Cracker Cowboy barbecue at the inaugural Florida BlueGreen event hosted by the Wildlife Foundation of Florida and Alligator Ron Bergeron.
1960s Garage Bands of South Florida
Do you remember where you were when you first heard the Beatles? In 1964, rock was pop, and performing in a band was hip. Inspired by the Fab Four, teen bands in Miami played local gigs and opened for national headliners. Join music historian Jeff Lemlich, author of Savage Lost, Florida Garage Bands: The ’60s and Beyond, for a discussion of Miami’s garage band scene in the 1960s.
Charlotte’s Web
Take the kids to see Charlotte’s Web at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and enjoy the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a little barn spider named Charlotte.
Downtown Art and Architecture
Walk with guide Michael Pearlman through downtown and learn about the history of Miami, from Tequesta people to early pioneers and modern times. View art and architecture, including Claes Oldenburg’s Dropped Bowl with Scattered Slices and Peels; and Manuel Carbonell’s epic Tequesta statue. Conclude at the Miami Circle archaeological site. Advance reservations and payment required.
November 16, 2012
The Cleveland Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra opens the 2012-13 Miami season with Mahler’s sweeping and passionate Symphony No. 3, at the Arsht.
Bach and Before
FIU’s Collegium Musicum, an ensemble that specializes in music from the Middle Ages through the Classical period will perform Bach and Before tonight. Included is the work of French composers that influenced the Baroque master.
Clash of the Romantics
Explore classical music more deeply through theatrically-enhanced visuals and live narration from the stage at the New World Symphony.
Four Seasons Cultural Series Concert
Four Seasons Cultural Series Concert #2: The Amernet String Quartet presents a program of masterworks and lesser-known gems.
Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters
Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters shows this week at the Miami beach Cinematheque.
The Dark Knight
Catch a movie under the stars at the new North Shore Park Bandshell. Tonight’s flick is The Dark Knight.
Inside/Out
Art opening: The new solo exhibition, Inside/Out, from Miami artist Ray Azcuy.
Big Night in Little Haiti
Big Night in Little Haiti tonight with a rocking’ performance from Roots music legends Boukman Eksperyans
