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  • Rhythms of Africa rocks the world

    By Steven S. Klotz, Embrace Music Foundation

    When at long last the applause died down, with the audience filing out of the filled-to-capacity Adrienne Arsht Performing Center, the buzz began.

    “That might have been the best show I’ve ever seen in this hall,” an usher commented.  “It’s hard to believe what I just [...]

  • Florida Grand Opera’s Recent Run Showcases Young Artist Program

    By Stefanie Hew, Florida Grand Opera

    It is said that a teacher’s proudest moment is to see a student achieve. In the same way, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) takes special pride in the highly successful productions of Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Bellini’s La sonnambula, which showcased graduates of the [...]

  • Catch up on some black art history

    Examples of Afro-Cuban art.

    There are a number of shows and events associated with Black History Month around town. Although work from African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans and Africans show up on walls throughout the year here in Miami, it’s not with enough frequency as our diverse population would warrant.

    Maybe that can [...]

  • All group shows are not created equal

    Public Pool hosted one portion of the EXCHANGE show, which opened this weekend.

    The group show plays a pivotal part in amplifying the visibility of emerging artists. While a fledgling artist may not have the body of work or name recognition to warrant a solo exhibition, the group show facilitates a [...]

  • Asian Arts Initiative looks at contemporary Iranian women

    A special exhibit at the North Chinatown Asian Arts Initiative takes a close look at what it means to be an Iranian woman, challenging both Eastern and Western notions of femininity. This Knight Arts grantee is currently displaying the [...]

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