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The popular Puerto Rican singers unite once again. After a Sold-Out performance of their 2014 show at MDCA the duo is set to reprise their Coincidencias concert. Danny Rivera, often called “the national voice of Puerto Rico,” after his magnificent way of singing is known all over the Spanish-speaking world. Rivera has recorded over seventy albums and is the only Puerto Rican … +

The exhibition Spanish Illustrators: The Color of Optimism features the works of relevant contemporary illustrators in Spain. Curated by journalist and cultural manager Mario Suárez, it aims to discover and gathers a generation of creators who frequently contribute to national and international publications, galleries, museums and popular brands. The illustrators included are: Raúl Allen, Marta Altés, Óscar del Amo, Iban Barrenetxea, Paula … +

There are many collections of ‘outsider art’ but few are nonprofit institutional collections like NAEMI with a perspective of the various manifestations of contemporary art that holds the collection. Among its more than thousand pieces are a variety of techniques related to contemporary art, which now include photography. Art of individuals recovering from mental illnesses rarely appears in the news, even less … +

Locust Projects is pleased to announce its fourth year of Locust Talks, a lecture series that hosts visiting directors and curators from innovative institutions across the country and internationally for public lectures at the gallery space followed by individual studio visits with local artists. In this occasion Mary Ceruti, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Sculpturecenter from New York is invited. She … +

The Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO) presents its annual exhibit featuring the awarded artists of this year’s Grants & Commissions Program. Representing five different countries the artists included are: Elena Damiani (Peru), Óscar Farfán (Mexico), Fidel García (Cuba), Felipe Meres (Brazil), Sandra Nakamura (Peru) and Fabián Peña (Cuba). In this edition, Colombia is well represented through the Mid-Career awarded artists; Jorge Julian … +

Direct from Broadway, The Illusionists is one of the world’s best-selling magic show to come to ARSHT Center. This spectacle showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. It has shattered box office records across the globe and audiences of all ages. The Illusionists is part of the spectacles got directly from Bradway on this season, among … +

Diana Lowenstein Gallery exhibits El Espejo de Lidzie by Cuban artist Lidzie Alvisa, curated by Marilyn Sampera. Presenting the human body from different symbologies through the use of pins, needles, spurs, and the hands of clocks Alvisa creates an scenery through Photography as main media. Aiming to stablish a provocative dialogue with the espectator. Lidzie Alvisa b. 1969. Lives and works in … +

Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks is the first major exhibition focused on Jean-Michel Basquiat’s notebooks, filled with poetry fragments, wordplay, sketches, and personal observations ranging from street life and popular culture to themes of race, class, and world history. This exhibition features 160 pages of these rarely seen documents, along with related works on paper and large-scale paintings. A self-taught artist with encyclopedic … +

Tracers is an electronic music piece using a process of digitally tracing pre-existing recordings to extract control data. For his Fringe Projects performance, Ben traces recordings of a Cuban drum ensemble demonstrating traditional Santeria rhythms. The control data extracted from these rhythmic patterns are fed into a number of synthesizing systems to create disjunctive dance tracks. Ben Vida, b. 1974 lives and … +

The forthcoming temporary public art commission, Zenjail by Los Angeles-based artist JPW3 is composed of cast aluminum, wood, and cut steel, Zenjail’s design echoes the form of a Japanese-style construction and the contemplative spaces found within them. The structure, marked with a checkered exterior, functions as a site of dichotomies such as peace and violence, nature and architecture, or the presence of … +

As a part of Fringe Projects 2016 work Sea Unseen will be presented. Small speakers will be installed in storm drains along Kyriakides Plaza. The work creates an opportunity for visitors to experience their surroundings in an alternative way. In conjunction with the audio narrative, Cara Despain will publish a zine featuring a printed transcript of Sea Unseen as well as accompanying … +

This concert with Michael Linville and John Wilson in piano will include from Silverman: Naked and on Fire, from Messiaen: Oiseaux exotiques and from Schuller: Grand Concerto for Percussion and Keyboards. John Wilson’ recent highlights include concerto performances with the New Amsterdam Symphony and with the Concert Artists of Baltimore. He also serves as Principal Keyboardist of the Reading Symphony. He has … +

IV Miami Music Festival from around the World starts with a concert by Miami Chamber Players. They will play Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1 in g minor, and the Piano Trio in B Major, Op.8. In its original form, the B major Trio is considered perhaps Brahms’ most Romantic creation revealing his fullness of heart. The Chamber Players for this concert are … +

A Celebration of Italian Opera and Zarzuela is an evening concert which program spans the Italian operatic masterpieces and rich Spanish zarzuela repertoire. Manny Perez Vocal Studio and Guest International Artist Soprano Eglise Gutiérrez join to sing a few surprises for the audience. Singers: Betsy Diaz, Hector Mir,Sydnee Waggoner, Daniel Aleeksenko, Raquel Rubi, Megan Barrera, Gerardo Ortega, Jennifer Zamorano, Katiuska Rodriguez, Stephanie … +

Sounds of Video Games is a concert featuring music from the greatest video games of all time. Full orchestra (Chorus and Full Screen Projector) and a choir will perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, solo performers, electronic percussion, and interactive segments to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Music from Mario, Zelda, Halo, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger and Skyrim. … +

Fusing the spirituality of worship music with the technique of classically trained musicians, the group Opus Praise lends a new hip-hop flair to traditional sacred works. The band features the acoustic piano as main instrument accompanying two lead singers, acoustic instruments and a rock band. The Miami Music Festival from around the World hosts an extensive array of both contemporary and traditional … +

The Department of Art and Art History in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Miami (UM) presents the work of incoming Master of Fine Arts (MFA) graduate students. The MFA program is a three-year program resulting in a terminal degree. The program is highly competitive, with applicants coming from across the country and around the world. Featuring João … +

As a part of Tigertail 37th Season leading Scottish disabled artist Claire Cunningham and US/Berlin choreographer/performer Jess Curtis team up to perform their duet The Way You Look (at me) Tonight. In this piece, which has its world premiere in London in early September, Curtis and Cunningham investigate the role of movement and sensory dynamics in the perception and performance of otherness. … +

20 Concert Pianists are back on stage following the success of the Monster Piano Explosion last year, the 2nd edition is back to present a piano marathon recital that features and shows off the talent of some of the best pianists living in South Florida. Piano solos, four-hands, dueling two pianos and much more. The Miami Music Festival from around the World … +

Pre- Caribbean Carnival Party will be an evening of Caribbean music by 21ST Century Steel Orchestra and DJ Dorenzo to kick off Miami Broward Carnival in October 9th. There will be food trucks, bars, Mas Band displays, models, and more. Back Yard Concert Lawn & Plaza Free South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 Street Miami FL 33189 786.573.5316 www.smdcac.org

ARTSLAUNCH2016, a FREE annual celebration to kick off South Florida’s arts season and celebrate the Center’s official box office opening, RETURNS on Saturday, September 10. In partnership with the local arts community and DWNTN Art Days, ARTSLAUNCH2016 events and family-friendly activities include: interactive workshops, the Center’s first silent disco party hosted by the Green Room Society, kids’ activities, author conversations, a farmers … +