Events

A book conversation via Zoom on The Orchid Thief, with Javier Barrios live from Mexico City
Apr 21, 2021 at 06:30 pm (Wed)

Lively book conversation on The Orchid Thief, a classic Florida must-read by Susan Orlean. Javier Barrios will join us live from Mexico City as we discuss his current exhibition Cloning the Ghost and its close relationship to the book and subsequent film Adaptation. RSVP Required Join us for a lively book conversation on The Orchid Thief, a classic Florida must-read by Susan Orlean! … +

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Miami City Ballet School: Ballet for Families at SMDCAC
Sat Nov 2, 2019

Performed by the students of the Pre Professional Division, Ballet for Families features excerpts from some of Miami City Ballet’s amazing ballets and music from some of the world’s greatest composers. Miami City Ballet creates programs for families to experience the beauty and fun of ballet in an interactive and dynamic format. (“BFF”) engages all the senses as families learn, watch, dance … +

Performing Arts

“La Memoria”: Theater Improvisation Workshop at Koubek Center
Oct 10, 2019, 11 AM

Utilizing theatrical language, improv techniques, and personal narratives, this workshop aims to create brief performances of around five minutes or less. Participants will be able to explore memories and the richness of the Hispanic language as creative tools. The workshop will be led by theater artist Jose Manuel Dominguez, an En Residencia artist, a program at the MDC Koubek Center in Little … +

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Drawing Salon
Oct 16, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Our Drawing Salons offer an opportunity to develop artistic skills while sitting in a relaxing gallery environment. Drawing materials and stools are provided. All ranges of drawing experience are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. Modesto Maidique Campus, 10975 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL 33199

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Free at The Frank Workshop: Industrial Jewelry-Making
Oct 12, 2019 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

In this hands-on workshop, KX2, the sister collaboration of artist Dana Kleinman and metalsmith Ruth Avra Kleinman, will help students merge metals with their imaginations by showing students a variety of beginner jewelry-making techniques and essential terminology. Ages 12 years and older. This event is free and open to the public. All materials provided and no prior experience is required. No advance … +

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Artful Playdates The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
Oct 5, 2019 at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Artful Playdates support learning through experience for young children. Families explore multiple hands-on ways to create art that enhances language skills, creativity, collaboration and communication. For this Artful Playdate, we will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. This event is free and open to the public. These sessions are intended for pre-K children. Artful Artful Playdates support learning through experience for young children. … +

Dance

Inclusive Ballroom Workshop by Step Change Studios at MDC Koubek Memorial Center
Sat Sep 28, 2019

Join Step Change Studios dancers for a 90-minute ballroom dance workshop. This inclusive workshop will introduce participants to a range of dances such as waltz and cha cha, explore how traditional sequences can be transposed to suit different abilities, introduce a short piece of choreography, and include professional demonstrations. No previous experience of ballroom or Latin dance is required. Footwear and comfortable … +

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Light Painting Workshop – Miami Institute of Photography

Have you ever wondered how photographers capture beautiful light infused and mysterious images? Our newly designed Painting with light workshop will guide you through different technics that will allow you to have a very unique and artistic approach to photography and the use of light. Let’s find your view together! Dates: Nov 29 – 6:30 – 9:30 Instructor: Matt Stock Requirements: A … +

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Holiday on Broadway: Musical Theater Workshop at UM Gusman Concert Hall
Sun Nov 11, 2018

A Celebration of the season with The Musical Theater Workshop. Opportunity to play irresistible holiday tunes from classic and contemporary Broadway musicals, including White Christmas, Mame, Meet Me in St. Louis, Elf, She Loves Me, Caroline and Change, and more. Frank Ragsdale, director UM Gusman Concert Hall Free Gusman Concert Hall Frost School of Music 1314 Miller Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 … +

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Course “Intro to Screen Printing on Paper” by ArtCenter/South Florida
Fri Jul 13, 2018

Long celebrated for its use by iconic artists such as Andy Warhol, screenprinting is an easy crowd favorite capable of producing fine art quality results. Introduction to Screen Printing on Paper is the ideal course for beginners to learn the basic tools and technique necessary for understanding the silk screening process. In this course, students will learn how to coat a silkscreen … +

Performing Arts

The It Gets Better Project comes to Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Sat Jun 23, 2018

The South Florida community is invited to participate in the It Gets Better Project which began when Dan Savage and his husband, Terry Miller, created a YouTube video in which supporter from all around the world assured youth who felt bullied that “it gets better”. What started as a grassroots campaign evolved into community residencies and one is set to take place … +

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Film Photography II – Black-and-White – Miami Institute of Photography

This intermediate course is intended for anyone wishing to expand their basic skills in black-and-white photography. Through extensive use of the darkroom, you will learn the skills necessary to enhance your black-and-white developing and printing techniques while also exploring different photo papers and developers. Each student will be expected to create a series of images that demonstrate conceptual and aesthetic connectivity. Dates: Classes will … +

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The fine art nude

A powerful workshop dedicated to study the human figure and how to produce creative images, where concepts, composition and lighting will lead the way to obtain meaningful images. Models, Make Up, Styling and Props will be provided, so each participant can visually approach the body from his /her own vision and perspective. Two 6 hours sessions. Dates: To Be Announced Instructor: Jorge Parra … +

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Horror Makeup 101
Tue 26 Sep, 2017

Get ready for Halloween or your next cosplay contest! Join makeup artist Heather Green as she demonstrates the techniques you need for basic horror makeup creations. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Best for ages 12 – 18. Tuesday, September 26, 6 p.m. Miami Lakes Branch Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Educational Advisory Board.

Events

ArtCenter/South Florida holds XXIV Subtropics Festival
Wed 12 Jul, 2017 - Sat 22 Jul, 2017

The 24th edition of Subtropics, Miami’s experimental biennial of music and sound art, aims to nurture the act of attentive listening with a summer festival featuring live concerts, sound art installations, workshops and films as well as the classic Subtropics Marathon concert. This year’s festival will feature live performances by Olivia Block, John Driscoll, Richard Garet, Barbara Held, Gustavo Matamoros, Abbey Rader … +

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Playwriting Workshop
Sat 18 Mar, 2017

The African Heritage Youth Theatre presents a playwriting workshop with young, New York-based playwright Deaon Griffin-Pressley. Deaon Griffin-Pressley is a New York City based playwright, actor, director and teaching artist (originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida)  He has studied at the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in Oxford, England.  Upon graduating he has featured in many of Shakespeare’s classics with many Off Broadway … +