Three little birds sing their sweet songs to Ziggy, a very shy child who is happy to see the world from the T.V. in his room. But his tricky friend, Nansi wants him to get out and enjoy the Island of Jamaica. But, Ziggy is afraid of hurricanes, mongooses and evil spirits. Their worldly adventure is enlivened by the fantastic songs of … +
The exhibition Symbols of Freedom: The Power of Revolution, curated by Marie Vickles, features the work of Haitian visual artist Florestal Evens. It explores the rich history and significance of the Vèvè symbols as catalytic elements of the Haitian Revolution and subsequent establishment of the first free Black state in the New World founded by self-liberated African slaves. Little Haiti Cultural Complex … +
The Future Isn’t What It Used To Be examines violence and man-made atrocities in general and reflects how the future before us looks bleak and far from what we envisioned the 21st century to be. Without explicit and violent scenes, the works in the exhibition challenge the viewer to think about the violence that we humans have triggered and continue to inflict … +
The all-male Argentinian dance company, Che Malambo, presents percussive dance and music spectacle. Malambo is at the heart of the gaucho (South American cowboy) tradition and is a new production by choreographer Gilles Brinas. Malambo began in the 17th century as competitive duels that tested skills of dexterity among the gaucho. It soon evolved to include its hallmark, zapeteo, the fast-paced footwork … +
Ayikodans, led by founder and artistic director Jeanguy Saintus, returns to Miami with the World Premiere of M’angaje, the piece has been commissioned by the Arsht Center to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Following the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Ayikodans and the Arsht Center formed a partnership that led to the reconstruction of the company’s headquarters in Haiti and regular seasons of … +
Rapture, Blister, Burn is a South Florida Premiere by Gina Gionfriddo and is a part on the 5th Season of Theater Up Close. Gionfriddo’s answer to the Wendy Wasserstein masterwork, The Heidi Chronicles, introduces three generations of women as they debate the ultimate question: is the grass always greener?, initiating a dangerous game of “what-if?”. This play could be considered a look … +
Frances Goodman works with materials coming from the beauty industry: fake nails, false eyelashes, earrings, pearls, and sequins, among others. By employing these materials and efforts, Goodman’s work draws attention to extremes of consumption and anxiety related to contemporary women. Goodman’s work references a society in which objects can define and burden people, and also celebrates the use of these materials as … +
The Bakehouse Art Complex on its 30th year presents the show “Older than Jesus”. Focused on artists which are at least 34 years old. The exhibition aims to present Generation X,Y and Z’s views as still valid. This show follows “Younger Than Jesus,” the first edition of “The Generational,” the New Museum’s new signature triennial where fifty artists from twenty-five countries were … +
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, presents a survey of work by John Miller, marking the first American museum exhibition dedicated to the influential conceptual artist. I Stand, I Fall brings together some 75 works that trace Miller’s use of the figure throughout his career in order to incisively comment on the status of art and life in American culture. The exhibition … +
Burlesque Magnifique includes Burlesque revue, cabaret and variety show. Some of the finest Burlesque artists and Las Vegas (style) Show Girls come together for two-nights only. This production will feature classic burlesque, along with show girls, comedy acts, special performances and live music. Black Box Theater Jan 8, 2016, 8:30 PM Jan 9, 2016, 7:30 PM, 9:30 PM South Miami Dade Cultural … +
Levitation and Gravitas by artist Michael Namkung, is an exploration of flying, floating and falling. In this site-specific work, Namkung creates a 3-dimensional sound piece that channels an apparition of his body floating. The New Past by artist Gustavo Oviedo focus on nautical landmarks, Oviedo has embarked on a thorough examination of local sites by gathering historical accounts in addition to visiting … +
The artists Shannon Ebner will present the first comprehensive selection of works from the ongoing series “Black Box Collision A,” which, since 2012, has seen the artist photographing the letter “A” mined from the vestiges of sign, advertisement, message, and other modes of visual communication. ICA Miami will also present a series of new works by Ebner—which have been inspired by and … +
DINA SHENHAV: D.O.A. Curated by Tami Katz-Freiman Preview & Artist Talk | Sunday, November 29 | 6-9 PM Opening Reception featuring DJ Doron Solomons | Monday, November 30 | 7-10 PM VIP Breakfast Reception | Saturday, December 5 | 9 AM-12 PM (by invitation) On view November 29, 2015 – January 31, 2016 ArtCenter [Little River Edition] 7252 NW Miami Ct, Miami … +
Herman LeVern Jones’ TheatreSouth Atlanta, Inc. is bringing Broadway star Chester Gregory to Miami to present his popular hit show The Eve of Jackie. Gregory pays tribute to legendary soul singer Jackie Wilson, capturing his spirit and energy. The Eve of Jackie transports us back into the groove of the ‘60s and examines the life of a human being who dedicated his … +
Cornell has continually redefined his sound and vision. He has forged his own unique identity over three decades as a Grammy award-winning, Golden Globe nominated singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer, and lyricist. Achieving multiplatinum success with three legendary bands – Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and Audioslave – selling over 30 million records worldwide. Only the most confident would claim to predict exactly … +
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club has been touring the globe in different forms and combinations since 1997. They will take to the road one final time with a series of concerts and related cultural events that will celebrate the Orquesta’s storied journey as ambassadors for Cuban Music. Coming almost two decades after the release of the original Grammy-winning, self-titled LP, the new … +
The Miami Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce a spectacular 27th season (2015-2016) Opening featuring works by Mozart, Sibelius and Brahms. Celebrate Eduardo Marturet’s 10th season leading the Miami Symphony with one of Schubert’s most beloved orchestral works, his “Unfinished” Symphony, also MISO’s Composer-in-Residence Tulio Cremisini premieres his latest composition “Echoes”. The four upcoming concerts feature concertos for the piano, electric guitar … +
Proudly presenting the world premiere of Tsunami, a poignant docudrama, based on transformative stories of Japan. This new play introduces us to the resilient people behind the front-page horrors of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami disaster that occurred in 2011. The actors from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds find a common theatrical language to retell the stories gathered from interviews conducted by … +
The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra presents the elegant and soothing music of imperial courts. Most of the concert features original works composed for Chinese instruments, leading the melody on top of a full Western orchestra. The concert features solo performances by a few of the world’s top classical Chinese singers. Traditional Chinese drama and early European opera shared the same singing technique, … +
Featuring special screenings of documentaries, independent films and thought-provoking stories, during this Short film series the filmmaker on tour Ian Samuels will be present within the audience. From his filmography: Myrna The Monster, Caterwaul, The eyes and the ice, Nancy and the Dapper Toad. Ian Samuels is a director based in Los Angeles. His hybrid work has screened internationally at festivals and … +
The Collabo show is now in it’s 5th incarnation spanning over a decade and has become the closest thing Miami has to a biennial. This year the show will be hosted by the Bakehouse Art Complex, which has entered it’s 30th year supporting Miami artists. Dwelling Projects and Espacio 20/20 are proud to present at material over materials. The exhibition is presented … +
ArtCenter South Florida is presenting the exhibition Textual Undercurrents by Elysa D. Batista, a Miami based artist that makes three-dimensional work exploring signs and text as sculptural communicators of coded information. The evolution of language as a form of interpreting the world is a constant investigation in her work. Batista carves and cuts manipulated digital typography onto materials ranging from wood, cardboard, foam … +
Cannonball Artist-in-Residence Christopher Cozier will speak about the potential free/play spaces that Caribbean artists are constantly imagining. As the established idea of the Caribbean—as a viable fiction; as a site of exchanges—is an old, owned product traded between various beneficiaries that predominantly seek to control and exclude, Caribbean artists generate defiant spaces that fall between categorizations and established properties. Resisting the on-going … +
In this Symposium Speaks event, filmmaker and multimedia artist Juan Carlos Zaldivar joins MFDP Program Manager Ronald Baez via Skype from L.A. to lead an in-depth discussion seeking to explore the concepts, structures, and exhibition design of a wide range of contemporary works, Baez and Zaldivar will lead an open discussion aimed towards understanding how the Internet may continue to be a … +
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