The Miami International Film Festival starts tonight with “Twenty Feet From Stardom” at the historic and delightful Olympia Theater in downtown Miami, with the Ultimat Vodka Opening Night Party next door at the Alfred I. Dupont Building. CINEDWTWN, presented by Miami Downtown Development Authority, is 10 spectacular world-class cinema screenings at Miami International Film Festival’s […]
DJ Irie Kicks off Miami Spring Break at the March 1st DWNTWN Miami Concert Series
Mark your calendar for the March 1st FREE Festival in the Park. The concert takes place at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavilion – this month featuring DJ Irie. Now in its fifth year, the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series is sponsored by Heineken and Car2Go. Come early for the “Food Truck Invasion,” Arts and Crafts Vendors, […]
Ben Cohen: Stamp Money Out of Politics
Last night I headed over to Cinematheque on Miami Beach at 1130 Washington Avenue. Cinematheque is a delightful art house cinema that includes a small library, art gallery, cafe and, of course, a film screening room. Cinematheque is the headquarters of the Miami Beach Film Society, and has a full calendar of fun events. Once a […]
February 8 Free DWNTWN Miami Concert Series: Suenalo and Spam Allstars
Mark your calendar for the February 8 Festival in the Park. The concert takes place at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavilion – this month featuring Suenalo and Spam Allstars. Now in its fifth year, the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series is sponsored by Heineken and Car2Go. Come early for the “Food Truck Invasion,” Arts and Crafts Vendors, and the Heineken Beer Garden. The festival opens […]
13th Annual International Art of Storytelling Family Festival Starts February 5th
What is the International Art of Storytelling? (from the MDPLS website) The International Art of Storytelling The International Art of Storytelling (AOS) program was created in 2000 to highlight the important role that storytelling plays in education, culture and entertainment. This ancient tradition carries the rich histories and values of past generations, and is as […]
President Obama Welcomes 2012 NBA Champion Miami Heat to the White House
President Barack Obama hosted the Miami Heat at the White House yesterday to celebrate their 2012 NBA championship season. In addition to honoring their accomplishment on the court, President Obama thanked the team for their visit to the wounded soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and their commitment to their children: And one […]