Tomorrow is the birthday of the woman affectionately known as the “Mother of Miami”. Julia Tuttle was born on January 22 in 1849 and by 1891 she was living along the Biscayne Bay in what was to become the City of Miami. After trying for several years to convince one of the railroad magnates to […]
Miami Marine Stadium
A few weeks ago I was alerted to an event at the Miami Marine Stadium: Dying to explore Miami Marine Stadium? We’ve got your golden ticket! On Saturday, September 20, the National Trust for Historic Preservation will open the gates as street artists from around the world are unleashed inside Miami’s most iconic building – […]
Urban Fairy Door at Bayfront Park
I was taking an early morning walk at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, admiring my favorite tree glowing green in the rising sun. As I circled the tree, snapping photos of its branches, I saw a bright flash at the base of the tree. I stepped closer and discovered a fairy door! And as the […]
Next Stop: Miami
Loved this episode from NextStop.tv when they filmed in Miami last year. Host Jon Olson visits Jungle Island, attends a tailgate party at a Miami Dolphins Game, tours the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel on Miami Beach, tries some Cuban coffee on his Little Havana Food Tour, showcases Art Basel Miami Beach, and interviews Sofy, lead […]
Ghost Walk at City of Miami Cemetery
It’s almost time for the annual “GHOSTS OF MIAMI CITY CEMETERY NIGHT WALK” with local historian Dr. Paul George and HistoryMiami.org. My daughter and I have enjoyed this family-friendly event several times, and it is a great way to connect the place names we use every day to the people who carved Miami out of […]
Giants in the City at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami
If you were wondering about the enormous balloon-like figures dotting the landscape at downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park this weekend, “Giants in the City” was back for another visit as part of DWNTWN Art Days. It seemed a bit smaller than in past years, but still fun to see. The “giants” are inflatable sculptures designed to […]