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Hot Tips From the Editor
by James Cubby on September 01, 2010
Elusive Landscape at MB Botanical Garden
Elusive Garden, a video installation by artist Dinorah de Jesús Rodriguez, will be projected on the Great Lawn at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for one night only. Elusive Garden has been producing art installations at various parks all over Miami this summer. The work consists of multiple hand-crafted 16mm films depicting the forms and colors of natural landscapes projected directly into the landscapes themselves. Unique soundscapes have been specially designed for each site by composer and sound designer Ricardo Lastre. This project won the 2009 FAN Knight New Work Award, an initiative of Funding Arts Network funded by the John S. And James L. Knight Foundation. Elusive Garden makes its fifth Miami appearance at Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Saturday, September 11 from 8-10 p.m. For more information on Elusive Landscape visit http://elusivelandscape.blogspot.com/ Miami Beach Botanical Garden is located at 2000 Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach. For more information visit www.mbgarden.org.
Great Performances: Dance in America to spotlight Edward Villella
THIRTEEN'S Great Performances: Dance in America will spotlight Edward Villella and the Miami City Ballet in a program to be taped mid-September in Miami. The program will showcase the Miami City Ballet's critically acclaimed performances of Balanchine's “Square Dance” and “Western Symphony” and Twyla Tharp's “The Golden Section.” Miami City Ballet, one of America's finest dance companies, celebrates its 5th Anniversary Season in 2010-11. Edward Villella, who enjoyed a long career with New York City Ballet, is known as America's most celebrated male ballet dancer. Company Director Villella founded the Miami City Ballet Company in 1985 and the company has since won worldwide acclaim under his direction. For more information on the Miami City Ballet visit www.MiamiCityBallet.org.
Fashion’s Night Out
Fashionistas will be swarming the Miami Design District for Fashion's Night Out on Friday September 10 from 6 – 10 p.m. Fashion's Night Out is a global fashion event held in cities all over the world. In Miami the series of shopping events will be at Neiman Marcus Village of Merrick Park, Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour and shops in the Miami Design District. Miami Design District shops and boutique like Y-3, Marni, En Avance, Duncan Quinn, Kiliwatch Miami, Genius Jones, Tomas Maier, Turchin Love & Light, I on the District and Marimekko will open their doors to shoppers for this event. The evening's festivities includes couture cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka, live music and bites compliments of the Miami Design District Shops. Fashion's Night Out will be in the Miami Design District: 8th to 40th Streets between NE 2nd Ave. & N. Miami Ave. For more information visit www.miamidesigndistrict.net or http://www.fashionsnightout.com/
PANDEMONIUM COMES TO ARSHT CENTER
The creators of STOMP, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, now bring us another wild and wacky show called Pandemonium. Aptly named, Pandemonium is an adventure of the imagination. The cast recreates each section of a traditional symphony orchestra with unusual and everyday objects like musical saws, whirly toys and traffic cones to play complete scores. Pandemonium features a cast of 25 performers, the Lost and Found Orchestra, and a 30-member choir. Pandemonium runs at the Arsht Center from September 16-26. The Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. For more information call 305.949.6722 or visit www.arshtcenter.org.
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by James Cubby on August 18, 2010
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Help Save the Gusman Center
Rally around this worthy cause. The Gusman Center needs your help. Friends of Gusman Center have announced the launch of their new website, www.friendsofgusmancenter.org. This website is designed to provide a more comprehensive source of information regarding FOG’s efforts to support the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. Learn how you can help save and advocate on behalf of the Gusman Center. Sign up to volunteer for upcoming events, read the latest press releases, donate to the theater and much more. Help save the beautiful Gusman Center for the Performing Arts.
McKeever's Briefs
If you're a fan of Michael McKeever's work or just a supporter of local theatre, you might want to check out this fundraiser for the newly formed theatrical company, Zoetic Stage. The evening will be a staged reading of McKeever's Briefs, the best short plays of Michael McKeever. The production is directed by Stuart Meltzer, one of the founders of Zoetic Stage. This event is at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre on August 30 at 7 p.m. Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. For reservations call 305.741.3180 or email rsvp@zoeticstage.com.
Congratulations Mack & Mabel Ticket Winners!
Marek R. Wojcik, Ohad Jehassi, Jo Gullen, Tawny W, and Andrew Delaplaine are the winners to tickets to Mack & Mabel at the Broward Stage Door Theatre. Mack & Mabel, that wonderful musical about the tumultuous relationship between Hollywood director Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand opens August 20 at the Broward Stage Door Theatre. The show, originally starring Robert Preston and Bernadette Peters on Broadway, has a wonderful score by Jerry Herman and was nominated for 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The show features such memorable songs as “I Won't Send Roses,” “Time Heals Everything,” “Tap Your Troubles Away,” and “I Promise You A Happy Ending.” Director Mack Sennett met Mabel Normand, a waitress from Flatbush Ave., and made her his biggest star. Mack & Mabel opens Friday, August 20 and runs through September 26. Broward Stage Door Theatre is located at 8036 W Sample Rd., Coral Springs. For more information call 954.344.7765 or visit www.stagedoortheatre.com.
Mao's Last Dancer Opens in South Florida Theatres
by James Cubby on August 12, 2010
Mao's Last Dancer is a new film that dance lovers shouldn't miss. It's the remarkable true story of Chinese ballet dancer Li Cunxin. The film is the product of Academy Award® nominees Bruce Beresford (director, TENDER MERCIES, DRIVING MISS DAISY), Jane Scott (producer, SHINE) and Jan Sardi (screenwriter, SHINE, THE NOTEBOOK). This film marks the film debut of gifted dancer Chi Cao who is a principal dancer with the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Joan Chen and Amanda Schull are also in the cast.
Based on Li’s best selling autobiography, Mao's Last Dancer is the epic story of a young poverty stricken boy from China and his inspirational journey to international stardom as a world-class dancer. The story begins when a young Li is taken from his peasant home by the Chinese government and chosen to study ballet in Beijing. Separated from his family and enduring countless hours of practice, Li struggles to find his place in the new life he has been given. Gaining confidence from a kind teacher’s encouraging guidance and a chance trip to America, Li finally discovers that his passion has always been dance.” Mao's Last Dancer Opens in South Florida Theatres on August 27. For more info on Mao's Last Dancer visit www.maoslastdancermovie.com.
Editor's Picks
by James Cubby on August 03, 2010
Laurence Gartel Retrospective
A Retrospective of the work of computer artist Laurence Gartel will open on Friday, August 13 at Cafeina in Wynwood. The exhibition will feature 35 years of Digital Art from the artist. Gartel was the first artist to have a piece of Computer Art in the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of American History. He's included in Who's Who, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Art, and Who's Who in the World. His work is in the permanent collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale Paris. ABSOLUT GARTEL, the ad he created for the Absolute Vodka campaign, is considered to be the first digital art ad ever created for the legendary Absolut Vodka advertising campaign and can be found in the publication ABSOLUT BOOK by Richard Lewis. Gartel Retrospective – 35 Years of Digital Art will run from August 13 thru September 7 at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge and Gallery, 297 NE 23rd St., Miami. Opening reception is Friday, August 13 from 8 – 12 p.m.
The Wolfsonian presents an Evening with Pamela Golbin
Pamela Golbin, chief curator of the Fashion and Textiles Museum at the Louvre, comes to the Wolfsonian on Wednesday August 18 at 7 p.m. Golbin will be speaking about her recent projects including her new book Madeleine Vionnet, a visual collection of the couture architect and icon. Golbin, a Franco-Chilean born in Peru and raised in Miami, studied at Columbia University and the Sorbonne, and has been a curator at the Louvre since1993. A reception follows the talk. RSVP required: 305.535.2645 or rsvp@thewolf.fiu.edu. The Wolfsonian is located at 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. For more information call 305.531.1001 or visit www.wolfsonian.org.
Grand Opening of Paredes Fine Arts Studio
Graffiti artist Miguel Paredes opens his first permanent solo gallery space and studio in the Wynwood District with an opening reception on Saturday, August 14 from 8-10 p.m. The new 1,500 square foot space will house Paredes’ past and current collections including Los Niños, Salseros, Digital Art, Culture in a Bag, and Pop Collages. Paredes, a New York native, is known for his cutting-edge street art, pop art and Japanese animation. Paredes, inspired by the artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, has created his own niche of art and has made quite a name for himself in Miami as well as internationally. Paredes Fine Arts Studio is located at 2311 NW 2nd Ave., Miami (Wynwood Arts District.
Giants & Win Tickets
by James Cubby on July 28, 2010
Giants in the City
For six days the Miami Beach Botanical Garden will be filled with giant balloon-like sculptures. Giants in the City, an outdoor installation of 25 giant inflatable fabric sculptures made of lightweight nylon supported by a continuous air supply, features monumental works of art that will be installed throughout the Garden landscape. The Opening Ceremony is on Sunday, August 1 at 11 a.m. Visitors will get an opportunity to meet the artists and tour the installation. Artists featured in the exhibition include Edouard Duval-Carrié, Angel Vapor, Yovani Bauta, Gisela Savdie, Nicolas Leiva, Sergio Garcia - Miguel Rodez - Mariano Costa-Peuser - Gino Tozzi - Leonel Matheu - Pablo Laucerica, Joel Erland+ Kate Kaman, Maki Hashizume, Lucinda Linderman, Noor Blazekovic, Karen Starosta-Gilinski, Ramon Williams, Miguel Fleitas, Jose Bedia, Alejandro Mendoza, Gustavo Acosta,Tomas Esson, Frank Hyder, Anja Marais, and Othon Castañeda. On Tuesday, August 3 (10 a.m. - Noon), there is a Giant Family Day which features a guided tour for kids with arts & crafts. (rsvp: norelkysb@irreversiblemagazine.com). On Friday evening, there will be a Closing Reception and Celebration. The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is located at 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. For more information visit www.giantsinthecity.com.
Win Miami City Ballet Tickets from Wire Weekly
Two VERY LUCKY winners will receive 2 Season Season Ticket Subscriptions to Opening Night Performances of the 25 Year Anniversary Season of the Miami City Ballet. 1 Winner will be selected in Miami and 1 Winner will be selected in Fort Lauderdale. To enter the contest you need to visit www.wireweekly.com.
Ticket Winners for Rose Garden
by James Cubby on July 22, 2010
Congratulations to Rose Garden Ticket Winners
Congratulations to the ticket winners for the miamiartzine.com ticket give-away for Rose Garden. Ticket winners are Drace Langford, Marek MRW, Larry Budd, Michael Buick, and Jan Ding. Rose Garden is a collaboration of various women embodying sensuality through folkloric and contemporary dance. Each woman represents her own flower, blossoming as she will, in her own unique context and form. Through the use of various dance styles female sensuality is represented as a natural, beautiful and empowering aspect of womanhood and of life itself. The diversity of women and of sensual expression is reflected through the various cultural and stylistic approaches. Included in the show is Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Peruvian, Folkloric Indian dance and Contemporary fusion. Performing works by: Celia Fonta, Afro conTempo Dance Theater, Portia Lange, Marisol Blanco, Geeta Dias, and Monica Craun. Rose Garden performances are at the Colony Theatre on July 23 & 24. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach.
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Art, Friends of Gusman, & Happy Birthday Miami
by James Cubby on July 20, 2010
“Sexual War Politics” Opens at WEAM
Miami artist Rosemarie Romero's new provocative exhibition “Sexual War Politics” opens at the World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM) on Monday, August 2 and will be on view until August 31. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Miami, Romero is well known throughout South Florida as an award-winning artist for her work in 'decollage' and photomontage. Her work has been shown at the Frost Art Museum, the Black Mangrove Collective, the Bakehouse Art Complex, and Art Center/South Florida. “Romero attacks global conflicts through her deconstruction and personal criticism of pop culture and politics which inhabit the lives of those who live in the 21st century. American pornography and fashion shoots are cut, scanned and juxtaposed against war photography from countries in war-torn conflict to incite dialogue and reflection on our fragmented times.” The World Erotic Art Museum is located at 1205 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach. For more information call 305.532.9336 or visit www.weam.com.
Win Miami City Ballet Tickets from Wire Weekly
Two VERY LUCKY winners will receive 2 Season Season Ticket Subscriptions to Opening Night Performances of the 25 Year Anniversary Season of the Miami City Ballet. 1 Winner will be selected in Miami and 1 Winner will be selected in Fort Lauderdale. To enter the contest you need to visit www.wireweekly.com.
Happy Birthday Miami
The City of Miami celebrates its birthday with the City of Miami Official 114th Birthday Celebration on July 28. This event will feature the sights, sounds and tastes of Miami at the AmericanAirlines Arena's center court. The celebration will include delicious food tastings from a variety of restaurants as well as cocktails and live music. 6-9 p.m. For information visit www.downtownmiami.com.
THE FRIENDS OF GUSMAN ANNOUNCES NEW WEBSITE
Miami needs to rally together and help support the efforts of the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. Check out the new website of The Friends of Gusman Center (“FOG”) which gives up to date information and a list of 8 ways to help save the Gusman. The website features pertinent facts about the Gusman including information on how to save and advocate on behalf of the Gusman Center, how to sign-up to volunteer at Gusman events, and how to donate to the theater. Visit www.friendsofgusmancenter.org to discover how you can help save this beautiful landmark from closing.
It's Summer, Read a book, visit a museum.
by James Cubby on July 07, 2010
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Summer Reading
It's summer so those of you who haven't had time to read, grab a book (whether you're on a plane on the way to Paris or here at the beach). Those of you with Ipads can download the latest books or you can wander through the wonderful collection of books in the Wolfsonian Museum & Dynamo Museum Shop/Cafe. You can even join the Wolf Book Club (Friday July 9 at 7 p.m.) The Wolfsonian Book Club explores literary works whose subjects are relevant to current exhibitions and collection themes. To become a member or to RSVP Call 305.535.2644 or lydia@thewolf.fiu.edu. It's free. Also take advantage of Free Fridays at the Wolfsonian. Yes, free gallery admission on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. There's even a guided tour at 6 p.m. and innovative programming at 7 p.m. Galleries remain open until 9 p.m. The Wolfsonian Museum, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. For information call 305.531.1001 or visit www.wolfsonian.org.
Go see a dance movie and then after the movie dance onstage at the Olympia Theater. Gusman Center's popular "Flickin' Summer" movie series returns for a second year, featuring four classic dance movies followed by an onstage dance party. It's a cool way to spend a hot summer night. Movies start at 7 p.m. Happy hour drink specials start at 6 p.m. Stay after the show to dance to tunes from the movie and other retro classics. Dance onstage to the beats of DJ Pauer. Door prizes and other surprises will be provided by local merchants. Film schedule: July 8 - Dirty Dancing; July 22: Breakin' 2: Electric Bugaloo; August 12: Saturday Night Fever; August 26: Footloose. Gusman Center for the Performing Arts - Olympia Theater, 174 E. Flagler St., Miami.Call 305/374-2444 or visit www.gusmancenter.org.
Suds is a bubbly 60s musical about romance in a Wash-O-Rama. Suds is the story of Cindy, Marge and Dee Dee, who get to sing some of the most memorable songs from the 60s including “Respect,” “You Don't Own Me,” “Where The Boys Are,” “These Boots Are Made for Walkin',” and “Chapel of Love.” (Petula Clark's “Downtown” is not in this show.) The perkey musical runs through August 1 at the Stage Door Theatre in Coral Springs. Stage Door Theatre, 8036 Sample Road in Coral Springs. For more information call 954.344.7765 or visit www.stagedoortheatre.com.
Egyptian Gallery at the Bass Museum of Art
Visit the Bass Museum of Art's new Egyptian Gallery on the first floor. This exhibition will become a permanent display at the Museum and will showcase their prized Egyptian Painted Sycamore Fig Wood Sarcophagus and mummy within a dedicated gallery space. Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Call 305.673.7530 or visit www.bassmuseum.org.
BROWARD CENTER ANNOUNCES
2010-2011 OFF BROADWAY IN BROWARD SEASON
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced its expanded Off Broadway in Broward Season lineup. The season includes nine productions plus three special offerings including: the Tony Award winning Broadway blockbuster Spring Awakening; Off-Broadway hits Forbidden Broadway and Second City; Forever Plaid and Steve Solomon’s Home for the Holidays; Chicago’s Improvised Shakespeare Company; interactive theater events Cooking with the Calamari Sisters and Mic’s Night Out; the high energy musical Bare; plus musical tributes to parenting, Ella Fitzgerald and George and Ira Gershwin with Motherhood the Musical, Ella and 'Swonderful. Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Ft. Lauderdale. For information call 954.462.0222 or visit www.browardcenter.org.
Out in the Tropics
by James Cubby on June 30, 2010
Out in the Tropics is a Summer Festival that shouldn't be missed, filled with cutting-edge, contemporary performers. Out in the Tropics GLBT Performing Arts Festival, South Florida’s first Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) contemporary performing arts festival, brings to Miami a stellar group of award-winning artists from around the world. This five-day Festival (July 7-11) is a must-see event filled with gender-bending, lesbian marriage, Cuban theater, queer circus arts, racy humor, laughter, tears and so much more. Out in the Tropics begins with an Opening Kick-Off (Wednesday, July 7, 7 p.m.) Queer Culture, Global Culture, Free Panel Discussion (with festival artists Carlos Diaz, founder of Teatro El Público, Sara Felder, and Taylor Mac, plus South Florida-based singer Beverly MClellan, in an in-depth discussion about the state of GLBT arts and culture, moderated by Festival Artistic Director Robert Rosenberg) & Reception at The Shore Club. One of Cuba’s most important and daring theater companies, Teatro El Público, performs Las Amargas Lágrimas de Petra Von Kant (The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant), on Thursday and Friday (July 8 & 9). Sensational gender deconstructionist, performer, actor, composer and director Taylor Mac makes his South Florida premiere with his solo show The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac on Saturday, July 10. Solo theater artist, playwright and juggler, Sara Felder closes the Festival with June Bride, a one-woman, multi-character theater piece on Sunday, July 11. Out in the Tropics, presented by FUNDarte, one of South Florida's most successful presenters of alternative culture, in association with Tropical Wave Productions, was launched this past November with a wildly successful one-night showcase. Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. For more information or tickets call 305.316.6165 or visit www.outinthetropics.fundarte.us.
Editor's Picks
by James Cubby on June 23, 2010
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Elevators Perform at Wolfsonian-FIU's Cafe
The Dynamo Museum Shop & Café, of the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum, now offers a musical showcase for local talents. On June 25 from 6-9 p.m., the local band the Elevators will perform an evening of reggae music infused with hints of hip hop, ska, Latin, and funk. The Dyno'Nite series is a new Friday night program during the summer featuring local music, authors, and more, and is conceived as a venue for community members to present and perform. The Wolfsonian-FIU is located at 1001 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. For more information on Dyno'Nights or exhibitions call 305.531.1001 or visit www.wolfsonian.org.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE AT STAGE DOOR THEATRE
The Drowsy Chaperone is one of my favorite musicals and I happened to see a production of this delightful musical last week at the Stage Door Theatre in Coral Springs. As I mentioned earlier on the MAZ Arts Blog, this production was as good, if not better, than the National Tour of the show that I saw a couple of years ago. Fans of the show should run to see this production and those who have never seen The Drowsy Chaperone should take advantage of this opportunity to see a wonderful production of this Tony Award-winning musical. The Drowsy Chaperone is an homage to the great classic musicals of the 20s and the effect those musicals had on their fans. The show opens with a man in a chair (the narrator) who shares his love of this show with the audience. As he plays the record (yes, record), the show comes alive in his apartment. The Drowsy Chaperone is filled with many of the typical musical comedy characters of that era and some wacky characters essential to the plot including the showgirl, her handsome fiance, the producer, gangsters, the heroine, a bumbling Latin Lothario, an unflappable English butler, an absent-minded dowager, a ditzy chorine, a harried best man, and the bride-to-be's champagne guzzling “drowsy” chaperone. It's a fast-paced musical filled with mistaken identity, wacky situations, delightful musical numbers and a gay wedding. The Drowsy Chaperone runs through July 25 at the Stage Door Theatre, 8036 Sample Road in Coral Springs. For more information call 954.344.7765 or visit www.stagedoortheatre.com.
Miami Art Museum Names Thomas “Thom” Collins as Director
Thomas “Thom” Collins has been named the new director of the Miami Art Museum. Collins, an art administrator, art historian, educator and author, begins his tenure at MAM in August. "Thom's expertise in museum management, coupled with his past success building broad-based public support for museums through programming and community outreach, make him the right fit to lead Miami Art Museum as we prepare to begin construction on our new home in Museum Park," said Aaron Podhurst, chairman of MAM's board of trustees. Miami Art Museum (MAM) is located at 101 W. Flagler Street in Miami. For exhibition information call 305.375.3000 or visit www.miamiartmuseum.org.
