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6:00 pm: Yoga in the Park
De-stress three times a week, with free yoga classes every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Held outdoors by Biscayne Bay, these classes offer a unique atmosphere to relax and invigorate at the same time. All participants must be at least 18 and sign a waiver. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and the instructor will determine when the class is full. Bring your own yoga mat, water and towel. All classes taught by a certified yoga teacher. Classes take place at the south end of the park in the Tina Hills Pavilion. All levels welcome. At 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-358-7550. www.bayfrontparkmiami.com
10:30 am: Art Deco District Walking Tour
This 90-minute walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. All tours are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors, veterans and students (with ID). Advance reservations not required, simply arrive at the Art Deco Welcome Center (1001 Ocean Drive, at 10th Street & Ocean Drive in South Beach) within 10-15 minutes of the scheduled departure time in order to purchase your ticket. Tickets and info available online at www.mdpl.org/tours/guided-walking-tours
10:00 am: Pirate Island at the Miami Children’s Museum
Through May 31, 10am-6pm. Pirate Island creates a world of imagination for children and their families. Start with the Pirate Academy to learn how to walk, talk and dress like a pirate. Then explore a ship, crawl up a rope ladder and learn about pirate life through hands-on activities. At the Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., Miami, 305-373-KIDS (5437). www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
11:00 am: Miami Food Tours
Join a local for a walk through South Beach and into five of the best restaurants and cafés on Miami Food Tours’ signature tour, the three-hour “SoBe Tour des Forks.” Learn about the history of South Beach, see the Art Deco District and taste the melting pot that is Miami. Finish the tour with an insider view into South Beach, a satisfied stomach and confidence to continue exploring the area. Take the tour in lieu of lunch; all food tastings, enough for lunch, are included in the ticket price. Adults $53; ages 8-12, $35; ages 7 and younger (if eating), $17.50. Tours depart Mon.-Sat. at 11am from Lincoln Road in South Beach; exact location disclosed upon ticket purchase. Advance purchase required, as tours sell out quickly. For more info, to check availability and buy tickets, call Zerve at 1-800-979-3370 or visit www.miamifoodtours.com
Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Years
Through July 22, 2012. This exhibition goes behind-the-scenes to explore the extensive engagement Greater Miami and its residents have had with the aviation industry. It addresses the evolving concerns of the aviation industry throughout the 20th century and how they were tackled by the developers, the promoters, the pilots and the hundreds of thousands of Miamians who were employed or participated in the development of the field. At HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., downtown Miami, 305-375-1492. www.historymiami.org
Wooden Synagogues of Poland & the Florida Connection
Through March 18, 2012. Since the 8th century, Jews lived in Poland. As their numbers increased, they lived in shtetls (small Jewish towns or villages in Eastern Europe) and built wooden synagogues to represent Jewish folk art. During World War II, the Nazis destroyed these early wooden synagogues. Englishman Peter Maurice studied these and made 10 models that he donated to the Jewish Museum of Florida. The exhibit will feature the rare models and stories of Jews who came from Polish shtetls to Florida. At the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-672-5044. www.jewishmuseum.com
Rembrandt's Erotic Secrets
Through March 31, 2012. Curators and collectors have known for centuries about the 20 erotic etchings created in Rembrandt’s lifetime. For the first time, all 20 have been gathered for a public exhibition. Experience an exemplary showing of his masterful technique, seen through Greek mythological studies, biblical subjects and everyday life subjects. Ages 18 and older admitted. At the World Erotic Art Museum, 1205 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-9336. www.weam.com
Live Quarter Horse Racing & Thoroughbred Simulcasting at Hialeah Park
Dec. 10-Feb. 19, 2012. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hialeah Park is an eternal, magnificent and beautiful facility. Live Quarter Horse racing takes place every Friday-Sunday, at post time 1:15pm. At Hialeah Park, 2200 East 4 Ave., Hialeah, 305-885-8000. www.hialeahparkracing.com
Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing at Gulfstream Park
Through April 8. South Florida’s premier thoroughbred racetrack and home of the foremost Triple Crown prep races, including the $1,000,000 Florida Derby, Gulfstream Park has been offering exciting thoroughbred action since 1939. Located in Hallandale Beach, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, fans flock to this winter horse racing landmark annually from around the world. Live racing through April 8, and simulcast wagering year-round. At Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000. www.gulfstreampark.com
Next To Normal at Actors' Playhouse
Jan. 18-Feb. 12. Next To Normal is the winner of three Tony Awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with music by Tom Kitt, and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. An emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. It is about one woman's struggle with manic depression and the toll it takes on her family. Next To Normal's surging score is intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful of how the family comes to terms with their past and faces their future. A truly remarkable, moving and powerful new musical! At the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-444-9293. www.actorsplayhouse.org
Final Mourner’s Kaddish: 333 Days in Painting by Max Miller
Through May 31. The artist’s grief provides the inspiration for a vivid, moving, and cathartic account of his year spent saying Kaddish (the Jewish prayer of mourning), for his father. The 50 vibrant watercolors depict the synagogues that Miller visited in New York, Vermont, Ohio and Florida, along with the artist's commentary. At the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-672-5044. www.jewishmuseum.com
Final Mourner’s Kaddish: 333 Days in Painting by Max Miller
Through May 13. The artist’s grief provides the inspiration for a vivid, moving, and cathartic account of his year spent saying Kaddish (the Jewish prayer of mourning), for his father. The 50 vibrant watercolors depict the synagogues that Miller visited in New York, Vermont, Ohio and Florida, along with the artist’s commentary. At the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-672-5044. www.jewishmuseum.com
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show
Feb. 2-5, noon-8pm; Feb. 6, noon-6pm. The world’s largest indoor antique show with 900 established dealers from 22 different countries. No other show in the world can compare with this event in terms of quality of merchandise and the sheer variety of the items displayed on the show floor: antique jewelry, exquisite timepieces, 17th-19th Century furniture, paintings, silver, textiles and rugs, Art Deco, Modernism, and so much more! At the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach, 239-732-6642. www.miamibeachantiqueshows.com
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Yogurtland Celebrates National Frozen Yogurt Day By Giving Away FREE Yogurt
February 6 is National Frozen Yogurt Day and to celebrate Yogurtland is offering FREE frozen yogurt for its guests!
Yogurtland, the nation’s fastest growing frozen yogurt brand, with more than 160 locations and counting, will be giving away 8 ounce cups of frozen yogurt to the first 200 guests in each participating location for one day only on Monday, February 6.
Additionally, to celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day, Yogurtland will be serving its delicious frozen yogurt flavors in exclusive one-day only limited edition National Frozen Yogurt Day Cups and will be offering special collector’s spoons.
For those not familiar with Yogurtland, it is a pioneer in the pay-per-ounce, self-serve frozen yogurt marketplace bring the concept nationwide and is growing by leaps and bounds. For more information, you can visit www.yogurt-land.com and see a full listing of flavor and topping options; there are 16 flavors available per day and 35 different toppings.
The website includes a full list of Yogurtland locations, to find the most convenient location. There are nine locations in Southern Florida, including the one at The Village at Gulfstream Park, a shopping mall and entertainment destination in Hallandale Beach, located just a short drive from Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
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02/03/12 7:53 am
The Annual Miami International Map Fair Takes Place This Weekend at HistoryMiami
This annual Miami International Map Fair showcases antique maps, rare books, panoramas and atlases from around the world! The fair takes place Saturday, Feb. 4-Sunday, Feb. 5, from 10am-5pm, at HistoryMiami, located at 101 W. Flagler Street.
Peruse and purchase antique maps from some of the finest map dealers in the world. Learn about maps through a series of lectures by experts in the field and enjoy special events held throughout the weekend. For a complete list of events during the Map Fair, please see the official website.
Admission is $5 for HistoryMiami members and $15 for non-members. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Admission includes entrance to the international dealer’s marketplace, access to expert opinions on your own map(s), and the opportunity to win door prizes. Proceeds from Map Fair go toward maintaining and improving HistoryMiami exhibitions, educational programming and community outreach programs.
For more information regarding HistoryMiami’s Miami International Map Fair, call 305-375-1492, e-mail mapfair@historymiami.org, or visit the official website.
The Fitzgerald & Kanner Trust for Historic Maps was established to endow the Miami International Map Fair, to support the growth of HistoryMiami's map collection, and to foster an appreciation of historic maps through exhibitions, publications and educational programming.
In 1990 an anonymous donor established the Joseph H. Fitzgerald Trust for Historic Maps as a part of the museum's endowment. The Trust is named after Joseph H. Fitzgerald in honor of his long service to HistoryMiami and avid interest in maps. The Trust has grown through donations of generous friends and map enthusiasts. For more information about the Trust please call 305-375-1615 or e-mail development@historymiami.org.
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02/02/12 8:00 am
‘Dine with the Dolphins’ Offers A Unique Valentine's Day Experience
Dine with the Dolphins at Miami Seaquarium offers couples looking for a unique yet memorable Valentine’s Day experience, the opportunity to enjoy a delicious candlelight dinner under the stars in the company of some very special dolphins.
This Valentine's Day, Feb. 14 from 8pm-10pm, Miami Seaquarium invites sweethearts to take a break from the ordinary and enjoy their Valentine’s Day dinner overlooking the dolphins at Dolphin Harbor. And as an added bonus to the spectacular four course dinner that will be featured, for only $398 (plus tax), the unique Valentine’s Day package includes two Sea Trek Reef Encounter and Dolphin Odyssey experience certificates, plus two annual passes to the park – a value of $695. The Sea Trek and Dolphin Odyssey gift certificates are good for up to one year from the time of purchase, while the annual passes are good until Dec. 31, 2012.
Space is limited. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. To make reservations call 305-365-2501.
“If you are looking for a Valentine’s Day experience that you and your Valentine won’t soon forget, then this is the one for you,” commented Andrew Hertz, General Manager at Miami Seaquarium. “Dine with the Dolphins offers you the opportunity to celebrate with your sweetheart throughout the year starting with a fabulous dinner on Valentine’s Day followed up with two unforgettable animal encounters and the opportunity to visit Miami Seaquarium throughout the year.”
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Dolphin Odyssey is a one and a half hour experience, which includes feeding, touching and learning about these magnificent animals plus the opportunity for a deep-water interaction with a dolphin.
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and exhibits. More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com.
Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.
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01/30/12 12:04 pm
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Cuban Hebrew Congregation, Miami Beach, FL, Watercolor, 2005 |
After the death of his father, Murray A. Miller, artist Max Miller chose to undertake the custom of saying Kaddish, the Jewish prayer of mourning. This prayer, exalting the name of God, is recited in the presence of a congregation daily for eleven months.
Miller, who grew up Orthodox with Yiddish as his first language said, "The Kaddish provided me with time to grieve and reflect on spiritual aspects of life and death, and because of this I felt compelled to create images that captured my response to what I was experiencing."
The artist's grief provided the inspiration for a vivid, moving and cathartic account of his experience of honoring his father through the daily recitation of the Kaddish.
As an historic record and for personal reasons, Miller created a watercolor of each the synagogues he visited during the 333 days of saying Kaddish in New York, Vermont, Ohio and Florida (including Congregation Beth Jacob, that is now the Jewish Museum of Florida).
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Beth Jacob, Miami Beach, FL Watercolor, 2005 |
Though the form varies, humanity's expression of mourning transcends time, society, and culture. The extraordinary body of work that ensued is an intimate document of Miller's faith, observance and the Jewish community. The ultimate unity of the Jewish people is found in these remarkable works.
Each image is distinct in its orientation, composition and focus. Depictions range from exterior to interior, from human to architectural portraits, from limited to wide-ranging color schemes. The richness of his color and line inscribes the vitality of faith and continuance of ritual and tradition. The exhibition also includes a stunning portrait of Miller's father, against a silver leaf background, an image of iconic and descriptive power that sets the tone for the show.
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Kehilath Jeshurun, Upper East Side, New York City Watercolor, 2005 |
Accompanying the images are the artist's commentaries, based on his thoughts, feelings and experiences with those he met during this pursuit. While honoring the Jewish tradition of memorializing a parent, Miller came to learn a great deal about his father and their shared heritage.
Though the daily ritual of saying Kaddish has formally ended for Miller, bringing this project to fruition provides an opportunity for those within the Jewish community, and for those in other communities, of all ages, to witness and honor the tradition of the Mourner's Kaddish, and to reflect on their own humanity and spiritual journeys.
This exhibition by Max Miller originated at the Yeshiva University Museum in New York City and is sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts.
Max Miller: Final Mourner's Kaddish - 333 Days in Painting will be on display at the Jewish Museum Of Florida January 31-May 13, 2012.
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| Max Miller |
The Jewish Museum of Florida is housed in two adjacent lovingly restored historic buildings on South Beach that were once synagogues for Miami Beach's first Jewish congregation. The Museum's focal point is its core exhibit MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida - 1763 to the Present and temporary history and art exhibits that change periodically. Currently on display: Wooden Synagogues of Poland and the Florida Connection through March 18, 2012. A Collections & Research Center, several films, Timeline Wall of Jewish history, Museum Store filled with unique items and Bessie's Bistro complete the experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Museum is located at 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 33139, and is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Mondays, Civil and Jewish holidays. Admission: Adults/$6; Seniors/$5; Families/$12; Members and children under 6/Always Free; Saturdays/Free. For information: 305-672-5044 or www.jewishmuseum.com.
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01/27/12 1:49 pm
Sea Trek Reef Encounter at the Miami Seaquarium
The Sea Trek Reef Encounter is a helmet diving experience that allows guests to become one with the Miami Seaquarium's 300,000-gallon tropical reef aquarium, while moving in ethereal slow motion in a near zero gravity diving system.
"Sea Trekking," developed by Sub Sea Systems, can be experienced by non-divers, ages 10 and above; no certification or swimming skills are necessary. In the magnificent Reef Aquarium at the Miami Seaquarium participants may Sea Trek as deep as 15 feet under the "sea" to swim with more than 3,000 fish and 80 different species of marine life.
The Sea Trek Reef Encounter at Miami Seaquarium lasts approximately 90 minutes, including an orientation session. Twenty minutes are spent under warter.
General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $38.95 and $28.95 for children (ages 3-9). The Sea Trek Reef Encounter costs $99 per participant; $39.95 for adult observers (ages 10 and older), $29.95 for a child observer (ages 3-9), and observers under 3 are free. Book today by calling 305-365-2501.
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com and on Facebook.
Sea Trek Reef Encounter Restrictions
For safety reasons, please review the following information. Guests participating in the Sea Trek Reef Encounter must meet the following requirements:
* Be at least 10 years of age.
* Guests under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a paid adult participant.
* Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a supervising adult who pays the observer fee. (General park admission also applies.)
* SCUBA certification is not required.
* Eyeglasses are permitted, but no sunglasses. (Transition lenses are acceptable.)
* Guests must wear a wetsuit during Sea Trek Reef Encounter.
* Guests are not permitted to wear jewelry.
For more information please see the Sea Trek website.
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01/25/12 6:51 am
Don't Miss this Amazing Cyber Monday Deal from Miami Seaquarium
Miami Seaquarium is offering amazing Cyber Monday deals on some of their best interactive attractions. Get up close and personal with the dolphins or swim amongst coral reefs and other marine life without even getting your hair wet! These deals are good today only, so don't hesitate!
- Dolphin Odyssey: $134 (Reg. 199)
- Dolphin Encounter-Adult: $94 (Reg. $139)
- Dolphin Encounter-Child: $68 (Reg. $99)
- Sea Trek Reef Encounter: $59 (Reg. $99)
For more information on these amazing Cybe Monday deals, please visit www.miamiseaquarium.com/cybermonday.
Dolphin Odyssey
Star off by learning about these magnificent marine mammals in an interactive and educational classroom presentation before putting on a wetsuit for the fun-filled, deep water interaction with a dolphin.
Each Dolphin Odyssey participant will have the opportunity to kiss, hug, dance and get up-close to these friendly mammals. Participants will also have the chance to get a dolphin ride across the pool!
For program details click here, to make reservations please call 305-365-2501 to speak to speak to a reservations specialist. Participants in this program must be 52 inches or taller.
Dolphin Encounter
This fun-filled shallow water program is a great way for young and old alike to have an unforgettable experience with a dolphin. The program begins with an informative classroom session to gain insight into these intelligent and fun-loving mammals. Next, wade into the water for an unforgettable shallow water experience with a dolphin.
Participants can touch, feed, play with a dolphin, and even learn what its like to train a dolphin, getting up-close and personal like never before.
Children age 5 and up can participate in the Dolphin Encounter program, so its great family fun. Children age 5-9 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling participating in the program. Don't miss the chance of a lifetime to learn and interact with the dolphins at Dolphin Harbor!
For program details click here, to make reservations please call 305-365-2501 to speak to a reservations specialist.
Sea Trek Reef Encounter
The Sea Trek Reef Encounter is a helmet diving experience that allows guests to become one with the park's reef aquarium, while moving in ethereal slow motion in a near zero gravity diving system.
"Sea Trekking," developed by Sub Sea Systems, Inc., can be experienced by non-divers, ages 10 and above; no certification or swimming skills are necessary. In the magnificent Reef Aquarium at Miami Seaquarium participants may Sea Trek as deep as 15 feet under the "sea" to swim with more than 3,000 fish and 80 different species of marine life.
The Sea Trek Reef Encounter at Miami Seaquarium is approximately 90 minutes, including an orientation session.
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits.
General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $38.95 and $28.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com. Like Miami Seaquarium on Facebook.
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01/25/12 6:07 am
Award-Winning Broadway Musical Next to Normal Now Showing at Actors' Playhouse
Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards, Next to Normal explores how one suburban family copes with crisis. With powerful lyrics and an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, this intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful musical aims right for the heart with its story of a family coming to terms with its past and bravely facing its future.
Actors' Playhouse is proud to be the first regional theatre in South Florida to produce the show following its long Broadway run and National Tour. Next to Normal will be presented at the Miracle Theatre through February 12.
The most talked about new show on Broadway, Next to Normal is the acclaimed and compelling hit-musical "that pushes Broadway in new directions," according to Rolling Stone magazine. Next to Normal's surging score, with emotional book and lyrics, tells the story of one woman’s struggle with manic depression and the toll it takes on her family.
"Next to Normal is the most powerful and riveting piece of musical theatre written in the last decade," said Artistic Director David Arisco. "I'm extremely excited to follow in the footsteps of last year's August: Osage County with a production of another Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Our cast, band, design and creative team are more than up to the task of taking our South Florida audience on this electrifying musical journey." Next to Normal features an impressive cast with strong ties to both the New York and South Florida theatre communities. Jodie Langel, playing Diana, premiered on Broadway as the role of Cosette in Les Miserables and later went on to play the role of Eponine. Now living back in South Florida, Langel's Broadway tour credits include the role of Bertrande in the Pre-Broadway tour of Martin Guerre, the Narrator in the National Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Grizabella in the National Tour of CATS. Mark Sanders, who was last seen as Perchik on the Broadway National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof, will play the role of Dan. Eddy Rioseco, a native Miami boy, will play the role of Gabe. Rioseco's New York shows include Fame (Nick), Mamma Mia (Pepper) and Wicked (Boq).
Next to Normal features music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and direction by David Arisco.
The show opened on Friday, January 20 and will run through February 12, 2012. Evening performances will be held Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with afternoon matinees on Sunday at 2 p.m. A special weekday matinee is scheduled on Wednesday, January 25 at 2 p.m.Tickets for weeknights and matinees are $40, and on Friday and Saturday evenings $48. The theatre offers a 10 percent senior discount rate the day of performance and $15 student rush tickets 15 minutes prior to curtain with identification. Discounts are based on availability and exclude Saturday and Sunday.
Four-show flexible subscription packages are now available to the remainder of the 2011-2012 season for only $186; which includes: the international musical sensation that won Actors' Playhouse eight Carbonell Awards in 2001, including Best Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (March 7 - April 8, 2012) with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice; the hilarious, new comedy Becky's New Car (May 9 - June 3, 2012) by Steven Dietz, as well as the World Premiere of a manly musical revue called Real Men Sing Show Tunes and Play With Puppets (July 11 - August 12, 2012) by Paul Louis and Nick Santa Maria.
Actors’ Playhouse is the nonprofit resident theatre company and managing agent of the historic Miracle Theatre on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Actors’ Playhouse, which has brought home 70 regional Carbonell Awards for artistic excellence, is a Florida Presenting Cultural Organization and one of 22 major cultural institutions in Miami-Dade County. In addition to its Mainstage season, Actors’ Playhouse offers a year-round season of Musical Theatre for Young Audiences, a National Children’s Theatre Festival, a Theatre Conservatory and Summer Camp Program, as well as educational arts outreach programs for under-served youth, and has initiated a Young Talent Big Dreams contest for children in partnership with The Children’s Trust.
For more information please call 305-444-9293 or visit www.actorsplayhouse.org. Actors' Playhouse is located at 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables in the historic Miracle Theatre.
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01/24/12 6:32 am
Jewish Museum Honors Florida's Jews from Poland During Florida Jewish History Month
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| The Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach |
This year's observance of Florida Jewish History Month, in conjunction with the Museum's current exhibit, "Wooden Synagogues of Poland and the Florida Connection," will honor the 80% of American Jews whose origins are from Poland.
For the January 8 kick-off event, the Jewish Museum of Florida welcomes Floridian families with Polish roots, who will share their experiences in a panel discussion. Bring family and friends to join this FREE celebration. Walk-ins welcome or RSVP to 786-972-3175 or e-mail info@jewishmuseum.com.
Jews have lived in Poland for more than 1,000 years. Poland was the center of the European Jewish world before World War II, when the Holocaust resulted in the death of 90% (3 million) of the Polish Jews. By preserving the memories of families, such as those on this panel, the Museum is able to keep Jewish cultural heritage alive and transmit it to future generations.
At the January 8 kick-off event, the Museum will award cash prizes to the winners of its statewide student creative writing contest. The Museum challenged middle and high school students to connect to their own cultural heritage, by answering the following question: "How does a place tell a story that represents your cultural heritage?"
As part of the celebration, Joe's Stone Crab restaurant is providing their famous key lime pie, designated in 2006 as Florida's official state pie. The founders of Joe's, Joe and Jennie Weiss, were the first Jews to settle on Miami Beach in 1913. Joe's is still owned and run by the family, and has been open since 1913.
The concept for Florida Jewish History Month began at the Jewish Museum of Florida. Founding Executive Director Marcia Jo Zerivitz worked closely with legislators to translate the Museum's mission into a statewide observance. In April 2003, Governor Jeb Bush signed a bill into that officially designated the month of January as Florida Jewish History Month. Florida is the first state in the nation to have a month dedicated to the tremendous contributions of Jews in its state.
The success of Florida Jewish History Month inspired the legislation for Jewish American Heritage Month, also initiated by the Museum, and observed each May, with a Proclamation signed by President George Bush in April 2006.
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| Rachel Kosowski, 1938. |
In 1946, they were allowed to return to Poland to vote for the Communists; however, they found severe anti-semitism and government-sponsored pogroms there. An organization called Bricha (escape) had been formed to find and bring Polish Jews to Germany on their way to Palestine. Bricha rescued Rachel's family and sent them to a DP (displaced persons) Camp. Rachel met her husband there, U.S. Army Chaplain (1st Lieutenant) Mayer Abramowitz. The couple moved to Miami Beach in 1951.
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| Maria (2nd from left) and son, Allan Horowitz (3rd from left), with Russian soldiers outside of Warsaw, 1946. |
Father, Edmund, worked for the Polish government but was purged by the Soviets and sent to Siberia. He broke out of prison and fled to Paris with his wife, Maria. Edmund and Maria separated from their sons so that the Soviets could not use the children as hostages. The family eventually reunited and immigrated to the U.S. in 1947.
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| Shomir Atzarim Zionist Organization, Poland Hebrew School, Biala Podlaska,1939. Alice Weinglas (2nd row, top, 1st from left) with classmates. Only five of this group survived the Holocaust. |
Alice met her husband, Max Eiman from Bielsko, Poland. The family members were finally released and reunited in 1946 and returned to Poland. Due to the antisemitism and pogroms, they escaped and were smuggled across the borders.
After time in Displaced Persons (DP) Camps in Austria and Germany, Alice came to America in 1949, and settled in Miami Beach in 1956.
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| Louis Schneider wearing an "Acolyte" outfit, 1944. |
While traversing northern Italy, their train was bombed by American planes and they were rescued from the wreckage by Italians. Louis spent the rest of the war hiding as "Luigi Sarto" in a Catholic monastery in Italy.
The family miraculously reunited in 1946.
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The Jewish Museum of Florida is housed in two adjacent lovingly restored historic buildings on South Beach that were once synagogues for Miami Beach's first Jewish congregation. The Museum's focal point is its core exhibit "MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida: 1763 to the Present." Interesting history and art exhibits change periodically.
Currently on display are: "Wooden Synagogues of Poland and the Florida Connection," through March 18, 2012 and "Rabbi Irving Lehrman: His Life & Art," through January 15, 2012. A Collections & Research Center, Timeline Wall of Jewish history, several films, Museum Store filled with unique items and Bessie's Bistro for snacks complete the experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Museum is located at 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, and is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, except Mondays, Civil and Jewish holidays. Admission: Adults-$6; Seniors-$5; Families-$12; Members and children under 6-Free; Saturdays-Free.
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| The official logo for Florida Jewish History Month, created by one of Miami's most famous artists/residents, Romero Britto. |
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01/05/12 7:31 am
Experience Miami's Best Yoga Studios with the Passport to Prana Program
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| Passport to Prana founder, YuMee Chung |
Passport to Prana is an innovative, new multi-studio yoga passport so Miami's visitors and residents alike can explore the world of yoga without breaking the bank!
The $30 Passport to Prana card entitles Passport-holders to one yoga class at each of the 22 participating studios in Miami and the Miami area. With the average yoga class costing about $15, the potential savings are tremendous. This steal-of-a-deal makes it fun and easy for Miami visitors and residents to find the perfect style of yoga, whether they are seasoned yogis or brand new to the practice.
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| The Passport to Prana Card |
The concept was conceived in 2005 by YuMee Chung, a former securities lawyer who switched careers to become a yoga instructor.
“Our goal with Passport to Prana was to find a way to make yoga truly accessible to everyone,” she explained. “With its rise to popularity over the past few years, the cost of yoga has skyrocketed, effectively making it a luxury for most. Passport to Prana gives everyone, including absolute beginners, a great way to try out the yoga studios where they live, work and play, no matter what their income level, age, or level of fitness.”
An online yoga portal is also part of the program. Anyone who purchases a Passport to Prana will receive an electronic card that will be processed by the yoga studio just before class. The yogi can log onto their Passport to Prana profile at www.passporttoprana.com to track everything from class attendance to passport information in real time. Studio listings, maps, contact information, up-to-date class schedules, special discounts and fun contests are also available, making it a must-stop spot for any yoga lover in the city!
Like all Passports, this one has an expiration date. Miami Passports are good for one year after activation and are available for purchase at www.passporttoprana.com and select participating studios. See the full list of participating studios here.
The program was originally launched in Toronto, Canada and has spread quickly across Canada and into the U.S., with programs currently running in cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Tampa. The program will be coming to other U.S. cities later this year.
For more information about Passport to Prana, or to purchase a Passport, visit www.passporttoprana.com.
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01/04/12 9:18 am
Let the Experts Show You Around Town! Book A Tour with HistoryMiami Today
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| Downtown Miami's skyline, including the famed InterContinental Hotel. |
Delve into the past and experience the sights, sounds and cultures of South Florida with a City Tour or Private Tour.
HistoryMiami offers educational tour opportunities for adults of all ages to learn more about the history of the region. Tour guides look forward to welcoming visitors on a memorable journey of the region’s history, both on-site in the museum galleries or off-site at the many historic neighborhoods, landmarks and sites throughout South Florida.
City Tours feature walking, bike, boat, and coach tours with internationally-acclaimed historian, Dr. Paul George, and eco-historian Frank Schena, as well as other tour guides, prepared to share their expertise on various topics related to Miami and South Florida history.
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| Dr. Paul George |
For more than two decades, Dr. George has toured his way to local, national and international acclaim by conducting city tours around South Florida. A Miami native, prolific author and Miami-Dade College professor, he has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make the region so unique.
Private Tours are customized to meet each group’s individual needs. All personalized tours include a one-time free admission pass to the HistoryMiami Museum, located at 101 West Flagler Street in downtown Miami. For more information please call the City Tours Department at 305-375-1621, or e-mail citytours@historymiami.org.
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01/03/12 7:15 am
Miami is known as The Magic City--and for good reason! Miami nightlife is amazing, the restaurants, spas and hotels are among the world's best, and the beaches are gorgeous, but there are many more things to do in Miami. We have incredible attractions, including the world-famous Miami Seaquarium and ZooMiami, Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, the historic Art Deco District, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, home to the Florida Grand Opera and Miami City Ballet, and the New World Center, recently re-designed by famed architect Frank Gehry.
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Staying on Miami Beach? We're in a lot of Miami Beach hotels too, including the famous Clevelander, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, Setai and Loews Miami Beach. Any place visitors like to go, including Bayside Marketplace, you can find a copy of Miami and the Beaches and Bienvenidos a Miami y Sus Playas magazines.
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