Miami Events - January 2015
‘Beauty and the Beast’
Dec. 30-Jan. 4
Where: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
www.arshtcenter.org
The smash hit Broadway musical returns to Miami with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song.
National YoungArts Week
Jan. 5-9
Where: Various venues throughout Miami
www.youngarts.org
This event brings together approximately 170 young artists from the visual, literary, design and performing arts for workshops, classes and intense mentoring with experts in their fields which culminates in a series of screenings, art exhibits and performances.
Redland Heritage Festival
Jan. 10-11
Where: Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead
www.fruitandspicepark.org
Celebrate the 39th year of this tradition with local arts and crafts, historical exhibits, a large selection of tropical plants, food, a petting zoo, pony rides, magic shows, and an interactive Everglades wildlife show.
Miami Jewish Film Festival
Jan. 15-29
Where: Various venues throughout Miami
www.miamijewishfilmfestival.org
A line-up of 74 films from 20 countries plus special events, filmmaker discussions and more.
Art Deco Weekend
Jan. 16-18
Where: Ocean Drive between Fifth and 13th, Miami Beach
www.artdecoweekend.com
Celebrate the best of Art Deco at this three-day festival featuring vendors, film screenings, lectures, classic cars, a street parade, children’s area and more.
Beaux Arts Festival
Jan. 17-18
Where: The University of Miami campus, Coral Gables
www.beauxartsmiami.org
Miami’s oldest juried fine arts show, the Beaux Arts Festival features over 220 fine art exhibitors, live music in the Main-stage tent, the UHealth Family Fun Zone and a variety of dining options.
Screendance Miami: Dance on Film Festival
Jan. 21-25
Where: Various venues throughout Miami
www.tigertail.org
A showcase of Miami-based choreographers and filmmakers who work with emerging and new concepts to translate movement and dance to film, the festival presents a series of screenings, panel discussions, workshops and site-specific installations.
Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival
Jan. 23-25
Where: Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami
miscifi.com/2015-festival/
The second annual event, this festival showcases science fiction, fantasy, animation, supernatural and horror as well as locally made films.
Homestead Championship Rodeo
Jan. 23-25
Where: Doc’ DeMilly Rodeo Arena at Harris Field, U.S. 1 and Southwest 312th Street in Homestead
homesteadrodeo.com
Homestead Championship Rodeo and Rodeo Days bring together the toughest competitors for bare-back and saddle bronco riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, cowgirls’ barrel racing and the crowd favorite, bull riding.
International Chocolate Festival
Jan. 23-25
Where: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables
www.fairchildgarden.org
Head to Fairchild Tropical Garden for three decadent days of chocolate with chef demonstrations, lectures, a Choco-Walk, plant sales and more.
Miami National Antique Show
Jan. 24-26
Where: Miami Airport convention Center, 777 NW 72nd Ave, Miami
www.miaminationalantiqueshow.com
Get your hands on an array of furniture, jewelry, art and wares from back in the day.
This story was originally published December 23, 2014 at 4:12 AM.