April 19 to April 26
April 19
Theatre
Pippin
The extravagant, enigmatic, and inviting musical production of Stephen Schwartz’s Pippin from Wolfson Opera Ensemble. Pippin is a pop-rock musical and is the story of a young prince who strives for a higher purpose in life through the glory of the battlefield, sexual temptation, involvement in politics, and love. The MDC production is directed by Amy Ibberson, director of vocal studies at the Wolfson Campus, with musical direction by Dr. Alan Ngim, and choreography by Lee Pugh. $10. 7pm. Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave; Miami. For info: mdc.edu
April 19
Discussion
Miami Vinyl
In conjunction with the exhibition The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl, on view at MAM through June 10, 2012, Miami Art Museum’s second panel discussion focuses on The 1970s through the mid-90s. Hosted by Bruno del Granado, CEO of RM Entertainment Group, it covers the mid-1970s, 1980s and 1990s, a period that saw Miami rise to the status of a global dance mecca, as well as the development of genres ranging from alternative music (Marilyn Manson, Nuclear Valdez, etc.) to Latin Freestyle (e.g., Nice & Wild, Exposé, Company B), Miami Bass (2 Live Crew, etc.) and even Country (The Mavericks) – not to mention the impact of The Miami Sound Machine. Following the panel discussion, guest DJ Induce will spin the best of ’80s and early ’90s Miami bass and funk. 6:30pm. $8. Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler St; Miami. For info: miamiartmuseum.org/exhibition_the-record.asp
April 19
Music
The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart’s glorious music takes center stage in this timeless satirical masterpiece which pits master against servant and wife against husband. From the Frost Opera Theater in collaboration the Frost Symphony Orchestra. Performed in Italian with English supertitles. 7:30pm. $15. Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr; Coral Gables. For info: miami.edu or 305-284-2400.
April 19
Music
FIU School of Music
FIU School of Music Departmental Recital. An afternoon concert featuring the premier students from each area of study in the FIU School of Music. 3:30pm. Free. Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Peforming Arts Center Concert Hall, 10910 SW 17th St; Miami. For info: 305-348-0496 or music.fiu.edu
April 19
Music
Rafael Padron
Chamber Music Series with Rafael Padron. Students from the FIU Classical Guitar Studio present an evening of solo and chamber works. 7:30pm. Free. Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Peforming Arts Center Concert Hall, 10910 SW 17th St; Miami. For info: 305-348-0496 or music.fiu.edu
April 19
Music
Bruce Hornsby
The Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program is directed by Professor Rey Sanchez, in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning songwriter Bruce Hornsby. The program offers talented young songwriters the opportunity to develop their skills as contemporary musicians through the extensive study of the American musical canon, as well as comprehensive training in musicology, composition, music theory, and performance. During their immersion in America’s musical legacy, students often work closely with songwriting greats, such as the program’s namesake, Bruce Hornsby. This evenings performance includes original songs reflecting a wide variety of musical influences, including rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass and country. 8pm. The Stage, 170 NE 38th St; Miami. For info: 305-284-8289.
April 20
Green
Pecha Kucha-Miami
The Wolfsonian hosts a Pecha Kucha-Miami evening curated by Carl Hildebrandt, and spotlighting an innovative group of Ecopreneurs who deal in green business: Robert Manrique, Fisker Automotive; Chad Oppenheim, Oppenheim Architecture + Design; Franco Lodato, Bionics in Action; Roz Gatewood, Energy Glas; Sian Evans, DuMond Conservancy for Primates and Tropical Forests Inc.; Professor Donald DeAngelis, University of Miami – Everglades; Rich Grogden, Island Sky; and Jennifer Siqueira, Compost Mobile. $10. 7pm. The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave; Miami Beach. For info: 305.535.2644 or pecha-kucha.org
April 20
Festival
Blues, Brews & BBQ
Blues lovers, do not miss this fantastic line-up! Catch legendary blues singer, Bobby Blue Bland, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, John Lee Hooker, Jr., Shane Dwight, Chicago bluesman Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, and the Bob Miller Band all performing live at the 5th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ. Expect 50-plus brand beer sampling, hand-rolled cigars, BBQ smoked beef and pork ribs competition, and delicious food served at booths by the best local restaurants. 5pm. $125. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th St; Miami. For info: 954-977-6700 or seminolecasinococonutcreek.com.
April 20
Social
Cheech & Pong
This is hilarious. A night of celebrating everything herbal including a fundraiser for marijuana law reform and tons of hemp-based product giveaways from companies including Versativa Hemp Health and Tobacco Breeze. Plus a viewing of Rakontur’s Square Grouper, a fashion show by Nug Brand, hemp inspired cocktails from 10-11pm by C+Swiss, $4.20 cocktail specials and ping pong all night. 9pm. Chalk Ping Pong and Billiards Lounge, 1234 Washington Ave; Miami Beach. For info: chalkmiami.com
April 20
Film
Les Couperet
Catch some Film Noir at the Alliance when they explore Frenchy thrillers which are distinguished by dark humour, intelligent twist and of course, a certain je ne sais quoi. Hard and scary stories, passion and hate, jealousy and competition, and of course murders in all circumstances. Tonights flick is Les Couperet. José Garcia, Geordy Monfils and Karin Viard. A business executive who was fired by his company after it underwent restructuring is ready to do anything to get his job back. Even if it means killing his rivals. $5. 6:30pm. Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd St; 19th Floor Auditorium, Miami. For info: afmiami.org
April 20
Music
Jazz Encounters
Catch the Emmet Cohen Trio when they perform at Jazz Encounters tonight. Emmet Cohen on piano, Russell Hall on bass and Daniel Sunsjar on drums. Young musicians are invited to play along some of the best musicians around, in an informal setting and with the common purpose of establishing a relationship around music. Nicole Yarling violinist, vocalist, and educator leads the session. 8pm. $15. WDNA Jazz gallery, 2921 Coral Way; Miami. For info: 305-662-8889 or wdna.org
April 20
Tour
Miami River to Miami Circle
Walk with HistoryMiami guide Sylvia Gurinsky along the confluence of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay while learning about the history of Miami, from the Tequesta people to early pioneers and modern times. View art along the walkway. This tour concludes at the Miami Circle® archaeological site. Advance reservations and payment required. $30. 10am-12pm. HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler St; Miami. To book a City Tour, 305-375-1621 or historymiami.org.
April 21
Green
Down to Earth
Celebrate Earth Day at Down to Earth at South Beach’s only eco-friendly green lounge, Chalk. Celebrate the best that Miami has in being Green at a Green-a-palooza of epic proportions including specialty green inspired cocktails and a showcase of sustainable fashion that includes gowns made by students from Miami International University of Art & Design, a special dress made out of recycled ping pong balls by Julia Veli and t-shirts by Daniel Losa. Plus, clips from Miami duo Coral Morphologic’s art-aquatic films. Also a fundraiser for ECOMB. $20. 9pm. Chalk Ping Pong and Billiards Lounge, 1234 Washington Ave; Miami Beach. For info: chalkmiami.com
April 21
Classes
Master Class: Irish Fiddling
Calling all fiddlers and violinists. Come learn Irish fiddling from HistoryMiami artist-in-residence James Kelly. James Kelly is presented by the South Florida Folklife Center, a division of HistoryMiami, as part of Heritage Spotlight, an artist-in-residence series that showcases local traditional artists and cultural expressions. Don’t forget to bring your instrument! Space is limited. $20. Juniors (ages 8-18): 11am-12pm; Adults (ages 18+): 1-3pm. HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler St; Miami. To book a City Tour, 305-375-1492 or historymiami.org.
April 21
Tour
Little Havana Cuban Cuisine and Culture Walk
Join HistoryMiami guide Pepe Menendez on this delightful personalized tour and sample pastelitos, cafe cubano, and fruit. Learn the secrets of the ceiba tree, visit a botanica, see cigars hand-rolled, and explore Domino Park, and neighborhood social clubs. Optional lunch afterward at Cuban restaurant. Advance reservations and payment required. $30. 9-11am. HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler St; Miami. To book a City Tour, 305-375-1621 or historymiami.org.
April 21
Exhibit
Safe Skies: Aviation Security Past and Present
Join HistoryMiami as aviation security experts discuss how commercial aviation security has changed over the decades and the circumstances that have propelled these changes, in this exhibition program. Afterward, view artifacts from famous aviators such as Glenn Curtiss, Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker and Amelia Earhart in HistoryMiami’s exhibition, Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Years. 2:30-4:30pm. $8. HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler St; Miami. To book a City Tour, 305-375-1621 or historymiami.org.
April 21
Workshop
Saveurs D’Ailleurs
Angela Garcia will hold her now famous Macarons Pastry Class. Work on techniques for successful macarons, financiers and other French pastries. Each session ends with a tasting. Class limited to 12 people.11am. $80. Alliance Francais, 618 SW 8th St; Miami. For info: 305 859 8760 or afmiami.org
April 21
Workshop
Flamenco
This workshop, led by Ballet Flamenco La Rosa Artistic Director and award-winning choreographer Ilisa Rosal, works with students on all levels as is traditional in Spain. Each student works at his or her own level. Technique for footwork and arms at 11am. Soleares with live music noon. $50. PAN, 13146 West Dixie Hwy; North Miami. For info: 305-899-7730.
April 21
Social
Rally for the Cure
This fun event is a European Car Show and Poker Run where more than 100 cars will participate in the ultimate car show to benefit Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation and Chris Evert Children’s Hospital. Expect entertainment and host a variety of raffles for cash and prizes. $20. 9am. Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way; Hollywood. For info: floridabimmer.com
April 21
Music
Roméo et Juliette
The final production of the season will be Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, not seen at FGO since 2004. Of the many operatic treatments of Shakespeare’s play, Gounod’s has been the most enduring, with its perfect depiction of the unrestrained passion of youth, and the bitter tragedy visited on the rival Capulet and Montague families. This production stars French tenor Sébastien Guèze as Roméo. He is joined by Mexican soprano Maria Alejandres as Juliette. Joseph Mechavich makes his FGO debut as conductor, and David Lefkowich makes his FGO mainstage debut as stage director. $25 – $254. 7pm Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd; Miami. For info: arshtcenter.org
April 21
Music
Nu Flamenco
World-renowned guitarist and composer from Spain José Luis Rodriguez performs tonight with dancer Niurca Márquez in Nu Flamenco. Armed with a classical background as well as flamenco training, Rodriguez approaches the guitar like an orchestra. Although he is left-handed, his instrument is strung in the standard right-handed fashion. The strength of his left hand working the frets creates a distinctive, powerful technique. $30. 8:30pm. Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach. For info: tigertail.org or 305 324 4337.
April 21
Music
Jazzapalooza
The first of three musical events in NMB Concert Series, Jazzapalooza features the University of Miami Frost Concert Jazz Band. A musical history tour of jazz, from its early beginnings as ragtime to the smooth jazz of today. Directed by Dante Luciani, the University of Miami Frost Concert Jazz Band has been the premiere large jazz ensemble at the school for thirty-plus years. Honors for the band include Downbeat’s award for outstanding performance by a college big band in 2006, best big band in 2007, the graduate college winner in the large jazz ensemble category for 2010. Pre-concert reception 6:30pm. Concert 7pm. Free. Littman Theater, 17011 NE 19th Ave; North Miami. For info: 305-948-2986.
April 21
Green
Party for the Planet
Zoo Miami’s Earth Day celebration, Party for the Planet, will be held today. Expect the world’s largest flowering tree annual plant show and sale, fun green activities and entertainment as well as animal enrichment with recycled items and/or natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes, bamboo, old tires, fire hoses & more. Turn in a cellphone as part of our ECO-CELL phone recycling program and enter free and help save gorillas. 11am. ZooMiami, 12400 SW 152 St; Miami. For info: zoomiami.org.
April 21
Art
A Woman’s Eye
Don’t miss this exhibit that is an array of exciting works by four women who, each equipped with a unique personal and professional vision, interpret life in South Florida through visual symbols. Their documentary photography is driven by a wide range of emotional forces – humanistic and aesthetic – distinctly synergized by the feminine perspective. Curated by Carl Juste, an award-winning Miami Herald photojournalist. Jenny Babot Romney co-curates and exhibits her own work. Exhibiting artists include Nanci Thomas, Jennifer Kay, Sacha Suarez and Jenny Babot Romney. 6pm. Free. ACND Gallery of Art, 4949 NE 2nd Ave; Miami. For info: acnd.net or 305.751.8367.
April 21
Green
Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day during the 2012 City of Doral Eco-Fair. Expect 40 exhibitors and eco-friendly resources, activities and educational booths, community members and families will be able to learn the different alternatives on how to go about their day in a sustainable way that will not harm the environment. ring the kids to learn how to live a more “green” lifestyle. Educational activities, giveaways, music and entertainment. 10am. Free. JC Bermudez Park, 3000 NW 87th Ave; Doral. For info: cityofdoral.com or 305-593-6740.
April 21
Kids
National Mentoring Day
The Miami Beach Police Athletic League is participating in National PAL’s Mentoring Day with an event that will bring businesses and organizations throughout Miami together to offer information to students aged 11-17. A wide range of programs are represented, everything from robotics to law enforcement. Information booths where students can get an edge on the job market by signing up for a mock job interview and resume critique will also be on site. 2pm. Free. PAL, Flamingo Park, 999 11th St; Miami Beach. For info: beachpal.org
April 21
Film
She Stoops To Conquer
Oliver Goldsmith’s classic eighteenth century period comedy, She Stoops To Conquer, marries bourgeois etiquette with modern family dysfunction when a wealthy countryman arranges for his daughter’s marriage to the son of a well-to-do Londoner. But thanks to a playboy, what follows is a tale of mistaken identity gone awry as misdemeanors multiply, love blossoms, and mayhem ensues. 1pm. $16. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave; Coral Gables. For info: gablescinema.com or 786-472-2249
April 21
Art
Sirens of Elysium
The Artwork of neo-pop artist Ed King opens tonight at Aperture Studios. Sirens of Elysium explores the depths of faith, fertility, and fidelity in a deep ocean world of mermaids and harp seals. Along with his trademark black stitching, King employs a visual vernacular of mystical elements, languages, and numerology which will illuminate your imagination. Complimentary edibles and elixirs. Takes place during Bird Road Gallery Walk. Enjoy this and many other galleries in the area. 7pm. Free. Apperture Gallery, 7360 SW 41st St; Miami. For info: edkingpopart.com
April 21
Music
Amernet String Quartet
New Music Miami at CARTA Miami Beach Urban Studios featuring Amernet String Quartet and NODUS. Guest composers from the US and Latin America with Amernet String Quartet and the NODUS Ensemble. 7:30pm. Free. For info: 305-348-0496 or music.fiu.edu
April 21
Green
Great Energy Challenge
Want to be the Green Champion? Grab your friends and join the Miami Science Museum’s Second Annual MiaSci Great Evergy Challenge. Teams will compete in events on exhibits throughout the museum, and the winners take home a grand prize. 12pm. Miami Science Museum, 3280 South Miami Ave; Miami. For info: 305-646-4200 or miamisci.org
April 21
Music
Turtle Island Quartet
The musicians will play from their Grammy Award-winning album A Love Supreme, The Music of John Coltrane. A Love Supreme remains a towering and seemingly untouchable jazz classic. But the virtuosic genre-benders in the Turtle Island Quartet have done it justice, re-working the seminal album for strings and winning a Grammy for their remarkable album. In exploring John Coltrane’s musical legacy, Turtle Island Quartet continues its own tradition of employing the string quartet form to shed new light on the timeless joy and beauty contained in the greatest music of the American jazz masters. The concert program will present an in-depth look at this landmark recording in the greater context of the music that preceded and followed, a time many consider to be the last great evolutionary period of jazz. $20, $10 – $30. 8pm. SMDCAC, 10950 SW 211 St; Cutler Bay. For info: 786-573-5300 or smdcac.org.
April 21
Social
Watch Party
Volvo Ocean Race Miami stopover and Camper have come together to host a unique watch party event. Located at the Camper store on Lincoln Road, watch the In-Port Race from Itajai, Brazil. The six teams will then embark on their journey to Miami, the only North American stopover in this race. Wine, champagne and hors d’oeuvres. The worldwide sporting event will arrive in Miami, May 6th-20th, for the only North American stopover. 7pm. Camper Store, 1006 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach. For info: volvooceanrace.com
April 22
Walk
AIDS Walk Miami
Take out your sneakers and get ready for the 24th Annual AIDS Walk Miami, scheduled for today. Join thousands family, friends and co-workers for a 5K walk-a-thon fundraiser. Follow a scenic route through the commercial heart of Miami Beach, along the ocean, down Lincoln Road and ending at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens for a post-walk celebration. Funds go to Care Resource. 9am. Miami Beach Convention Center, For info: aidswalkmiami.org
April 22
Festival
Crawfish Broil
No need to travel to New Orleans for some fresh crawdads, for the 12th year in a row Miami’s Oldest bar, Tobacco Road, will welcome 1,000 of their closest friends to peel up 1,500 pounds of the best Crawfish available, flown in Friday from New Orleans to be served right here in South Florida by the legendary Rosey Baby cooks from Fort Lauderdale. Outdoor concert with performances by IKO-IKO, The Wholetones & Nicole Yarling, plus games and arts & crafts for the kids. Noon-6pm. Tobacco Road Bar, 626 S. Miami Ave; Miami. For info: tobacco-road.com
April 22
Music
Firebird Chamber Orchestra
Declared “the American composer” by the New York Times, Aaron Copland’s iconic Hoe-Down will kick off this high-energy program of gripping American works. Also featured will be John Adams’ Shaker Loops. Don’t miss the Firebird Chamber Orchestra’s thrilling season finale. 4pm. Miami Beach Community Church, Miami Beach. For info: SeraphicFire.org or 888-544-FIRE.
April 22
Music
Classical music Series
The South Florida Chamber Ensemble includes brass, woodwind, string and percussion musicians. The mission of the SFCE is to educate, entertain and interact with South Florida audiences to raise awareness about classical music for listeners of all ages. The ensemble presents programs of standard classical music, while also introducing lesser known composers and new works. Brian Mirsky on piano, Myrna Meeroff on horn and Marie Schwartz on flute. $20. 3pm. St. John’s on the Lake, 4760 Pine Tree Dr; Miami Beach. For info: 786-309-1275 or artsatstjohns.com
April 22
Kids
The Ugly Duckling
Ridiculed and rejected as different by the other ducks, a young bird leaves home and embarks on a rollicking journey through hecklers, hunters and hilarious hi-jinks only to discover that the beauty he was seeking was inside him all along. $16. 11am & 1pm. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 N.E. 188 St; Aventura. For info: 877-311-7469 or aventuracenter.org.
April 22
Music
A Night at the Opera
Miami Symphony Orchestra brings a collection of opera favorites to the Olympia Theater stage with A Night at the Opera. Favorite arias from works by Berlioz, Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and Strauss featuring performances from the Vocal Studio of Manny Perez and the MISO ensemble. An evening of “Greatest Hits” from the world of opera sponsored with a grant from Friends of Gusman, with the assistance KnightArts and Miami DDA. 7pm. $30-$115. Gusman, 174 East Flagler St; Miami. For info: 305=372 0925 or gusman.org.
April 22
Kids
Music for Munchkins
A 30-minute children’s concert provides a fun, interactive and educational experience for the entire family. Children receive a gift and can interact with musicians during the juice-and-snacks reception following the concert. 4pm. Free. Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach. For info: 305.674.1040
April 22
Music
Beautiful Music for an Intimate setting
Featuring Ars Flores Mentors playing Brass Pieces; Poulenc Sextet for Woodwind and Piano – Poulenc; Peter and the Wolf (with narration) – Prokofiev. Pre-concert lecture at 6:30m. $10 – $30. 7:30pm. Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach. For info: 305.674.1040
April 23
Film
OMG Dinner & A Movie!
Celebrating the life and music of Bob Marley with a menu inspired from his native Jamaica. Harry’s Pizzeria delivers a menu of caribbean infused fare that will not only delight but makes for a perfect pairing with the film, Marley. From Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (One Day In September, The Last King of Scotland, A Day in the Life) comes the story of a towering figure of musical history, whose music and message has transcended different cultures, languages and creeds to resonate around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive. Ticket price includes soft drinks, ice tea, and water. Wine & Beer will be available for purchase. $10. 7pm. O Cinema, 90 NW 29th St; Miami. For info: 305-571-9970 or o-cinema.org
April 24
Kids
The Fresh Beat Band
Live In Concert is Nickolodeon’s kid-friendly, The Fresh Beat Band. Part of a kids TV show with original pop songs produced for Nick Jr. The Fresh Beats are Shout, Twist, Marina, and Kiki, described as four best friends in a band who go to music school on South Beach together and love to sing and dance. 6:30pm. Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave; Miami Beach. For info: livenation.org
April 24
Film
My Fair Lady
Gloriously witty adaptation of the Broadway musical about Professor Henry Higgins, who takes a bet from Colonel Pickering that he can transform unrefined, dirty Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a lady, and fool everyone into thinking she really is one, too! He does, and thus young aristocrat Freddy Eynsford-Hill falls madly in love with her. Showing tonight at 6:15pm. From the Miami Jazz Society. Stay for Shall We Dance, a Japanese flick about dance. Shohei Sugiyama has attained all that he has wanted in life. But he is still depressed and unhappy. One day, he gathers up the courage to sign up for dancing lessons. He hopes they will rid his depression and help him get his life back together. The accountant Shohei Sugiyama (Kôji Yakusho) is feeling bored with his routine life, limited to hard work and stay at home with his wife Masako Sugiyama (Hideko Hara) and his teenager’s daughter. One night, while traveling home by train, he sees the beautiful face of Mai Kishikawa (Tamiyo Kusakari) in the balcony of a dance school, and a couple of days later, he decides to visit the school and secretly take ballroom dance lessons every Wednesdays night. 8:30pm. 5pm Reception/Cash Bar and Snacks. Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd St; 19th Floor Auditorium, Miami. For info: MiamiJazzSociety.com
April 24
Art
Darby Bannard
The UM Faculty Exhibit features the work of Darby Bannard: Recent Painting. Throughout his career Bannard has made original contributions to the field of art. In 1970 he began to use the new acrylic medium, which evolved into his ground-breaking paintings of colorful expanses of richly colored gels applied with squeegees, rakes and brooms. For over 45 years people across the world have enjoyed his pictures starting with his first solo exhibit in NYC in 1965. He is also a prolific writer on art with over 100 published essays and reviews. $10. The Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr; Coral Gables. For info: 305-284-3535 or lowemuseum.org.
April 25
Film
Ghost
Free movies every Wednesday night from The SoundScape Cinema Series at the Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage. This week’s flick is Ghost. After being killed during a botched mugging, a man’s love for his wife enables him to remain on earth as a ghost. Directed by Jerry Zucker. With Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg and Tony Goldwyn. No glass please. 8pm. Free. Exostage at Miami Beach SoundScape, 500 17 St; Miami beach. For info: mbculture.com
April 25
Art
Ursula von Rydingsvard
New at the Frost Art Museum is Ursula von Rydingsvard: Sculpture, a traveling exhibition that includes a selection of the artist’s most significant sculptures, including wall reliefs and monumental cedar works created from 1991 to 2009. Von Rydingsvard is renowned for creating large-scale, often monumental sculpture from cedar beams which she painstakingly cuts, assembles, glues, clamps and laminates, finally rubbing powered graphite into the work’s textured surfaces. Her signature shapes are abstract, with references to things from the real world. The exhibition was recently honored with the U.S. section of the International Association of Art Critics’ annual award for Best Show in a Non-Profit Gallery or Space for its premiere at the SculptureCenter, NY. The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th St; Miami. For info: 305.348.2890 or fiu.edu
April 25
Theatre
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz adapted Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez’ short story into this play for young audiences. The magical tale takes place in an impoverished town close to the Caribbean Sea. Brother and sister Fefé and Momó encounter a mysterious creature that has fallen from the sky. At first they are afraid of him, but they soon come to believe that he is an angel who needs their help. When the adults in the village discover the creature, he becomes a symbol of what they want or need him to be: an angel and a curiosity, an answer to prayers and a moneymaking sideshow freak. Directed by Stephanie Ansin. $20. The PlayGround Theatre, 9806 NE 2nd Ave; Miami Shores. For info: theplaygroundtheatre.com
April 26
Dance
Florida Dance Theater
Lakeland based Florida Dance Theater under the Artistic Direction of Carol Krajacic-Erkes has been a popular feature at the Miami Dance Festival since 2007. The company returns with a contemporary dance program that showcases its virtuoso dancers. Highlights of the performance include two new works by the company directors. The intimate setting at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden will bring the audience closer to the dancers and the choreography. $20. 7:30pm. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr; Miami Beach. For info: 305-858-7002 or momentumdance.com.
April 26
Art
A Night at the Museum
The Bass Museum of Art will host its annual fundraiser, “A Night at the Museum, tonight. The event is expected to attract more than 500 who will receive a private preview of “Charles LeDray: Bass Museum of Art,” curated by Bass Museum of Art Adjunct Curator, Steven Holmes. Artist Charles LeDray will be in attendance. The exhibition features works from LeDray’s major traveling exhibition, including his most ambitious piece, “Mens Suits.” This is the artist’s first museum exhibition in Florida, and will focus on creating a unique dialogue between four individual, powerful works. The Seattle-born artist is best known for his miniature sculptures of everyday objects. 7pm. $175 for two. Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Ave; Miami Beach. For info: bassmuseum.org
April 26
Theatre
Death and Harry Houdini
With Magic by Dennis Watkins and written and directed by Nathan Allen, Death and Harry Houdini delivers a roller coaster ride through the life of the great Harry Houdini, brought to the stage by the great Chicago company that presented last season’s acclaimed The Sparrow. Award-winning magician, Dennis Watkins, performs Houdini’s most renowned and dangerous escape—the dreaded Water Torture Cell—in this dark and tumultuous story guaranteed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. 7:30pm Carnival Studio Theatre, 300 Biscayne Blvd; Miami. For info: arshtcenter.org
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