An easy guide of Miami events. Information on the most important happenings in Miami, including Miami concerts, Miami sporting events, Florida festivals, Florida fairs, Miami exhibitions, Miami parties and much more.
Sponsored by the Florida Dance Association, the International Florida Dance Festival is almost here. This event in Miami will be held from June 11th thru 21st, 2008 at the New World School of the Arts. Florida Dance Festival is a great place for people who love dance, as well as those who aspire to be part of it. This Miami event is going to be packed with workshops and courses visit its website to get a complete schedule of workshops www.floridadanceassociation.org. Besides, the workshops this event in Miami will, of course, include performances by some important figures in dancing.
Earth Day promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide. The main goal of the Earth Day is to promote environmental awareness around the world. In addition, Earth Day is the only event celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths and nationalities.
April 22nd is Earth Day, and Miami has joined this international holiday. If you want to take park of this Miami event, there are a few happenings for you. However, the best way to celebrate Earth Day in Miami is by going green! At this point, some of you will be thinking about what you can do to go green during Earth Day in Miami. It is easy just follow these tips:
Go organic! You can go organic by buying some food in local farmer’s markets.
If you go to the regular supermarket, pay attention and buy green bags. They are pretty cheap and you can use them for all your groceries shopping.
Walk, take public transportation, or get a ride with a fellow worker to get to your work.
Do not use more water than you really need.
Get rid off all toxic substances in your home, but remember there is a proper way to do it without contaminating.
Provide environmental education to others by passing this information to whom might no be informed.
If you can do this one day, you will probably be able to do it more days during the year. Besides, Earth Day is a great opportunity to get informed, and make your life more Earth-Friendly. It is your time to take an action!
There were some events in Miami during the weekend that were part of Earth Day. For instance, Green Apple Festival Miami was in the city for the first time. This event was a family event that counted with the participation of environmental leaders and community activists taking place from April 18th – 20th at the Bicentennial Park in Downtown Miami. However, there is still one event you can attend! On April 27th, the second annual Miami Hispanic Earth Day Celebration will take place at Amelia Earthart Park at 401 East 65th Street from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Calle Ocho Festival (8th Street Festival) is all about Hispanic Culture. This Florida festival will be in town on March 16th from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you love Hispanic music and food, this is one event you cannot miss. It is a free event unlike any other in the Miami.
Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival is scheduled for March 27, 2008. This Miami event features the best of food and wine in order to benefit a good cause.
One of my favorite’s events in Miami: Miami Ultra Music Festival is almost here. This highly-profile Miami event is part of the Miami Winter Music Conference. It is a two-day Florida festival that brings the best of electronic music to the city of Miami. This event will be taking place on March 28th and 29th, 2008 at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Miami.
Sports and Tournaments:
The 2008 Sony Ericsson Open is scheduled for March 26th through April 6th, 2008. This annual Miami event will take place at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park, and will feature the top 96 tennis players in the world as well as over 300,000 spectators. During the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami the city gets packed with celebrities and stars.
Exhibitions:
Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show. This Miami event features the finest in home furnishings, accessories, interior designs, remodeling, appliances home improvement, audio/video, and an array of home items for the interior and exterior of the homes all under one roof. It will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from March 28th to the 31st, 2008.
Merrill Lynch Arteamericas is a highly-anticipated art exhibition in Miami. This Miami exhibition showcases the best of Latin American Art. Each year this event in Miami introduces the most representative art of Latin American artists. In 2008, the exhibition will take place from March 28th to 31st at the most popular venue on the beach, The Miami Beach Convention Center. At this exhibition, you can enjoy the best Latin American culture, where the traditional, including the modern and contemporary. You will see here paintings, sculptures and multimedia art from established masters and emerging artists. Cost $12. For more information visit www.arteamericasmiami.com
If you like movies, good movies I mean, there will be a great selection this year at the Miami Film Festival. You can enjoy the best of independent movies for the next 30 days. This popular Miami event in its 25th edition will feature more than 120 films, workshops, and seminars.
A major festival hosted by an institution of higher learning, The Miami International Film Festival is spirited platform for new filmmakers. This event in Miami presents both dramatic and documentary films, the festival has grown into its role as an organization that builds, transforms, and bridges communities through film. In addition, the films are accompanied by discussions, panels, and interaction with filmmakers and community representatives
My most anticipated movies this year are:
The Unknown Woman
Mongol
XXY
Run Fat Boy, Run
Blind
Unfinished Sky
Cordero de Dios (Lamb of God)
See a little introduction of my selection of must-see movies...
You can buy tickets by phone calling at 305-405-MIFF. Also, you can get your tickets in person during the festival at the Regal South Beach Cinema 18, located on Lincoln Road.
Miami Film Festival 2008 Venues:
GUSMANCENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (GUS)
174 East Flagler St., Downtown Miami
305-374-2444
COLONY THEATRE (COL)
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-674-1040
TOWER THEATER (TWR)
1508 S.W. Eighth St. at 15th Ave., Little Havana
305-237-FILM (3456)
REGAL SOUTH BEACH CINEMA 18 (R10, R11, R17, R18)
1100 Lincoln Rd., South Beach
305-674-6766
BILL COSFORD CINEMA (COSF)
University of Miami, Second Floor, MemorialBuilding
Campo Sano Drive, Coral Gables
305-284-4861
SUNRISE INTRACOASTAL CINEMA (INTR)
3701 N.E. 163rd St. at Sunny Isles Blvd., North Miami Beach
Sponsored by the Florida Dance Association, the International Florida Dance Festival is almost here. This event in Miami will be held from June 11th thru 21st, 2008 at the New World School of the Arts. Florida Dance Festival is a great place for people who love dance, as well as those who aspire to be part of it. This Miami event is going to be packed with workshops and courses visit its website to get a complete schedule of workshops www.floridadanceassociation.org. Besides, the workshops this event in Miami will, of course, include performances by some important figures in dancing.
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