Miami Summer Shorts Festival, Events in Miami

Miami Summer Shorts Festival is currently in Miami providing two amazing events in Miami and an amusing season. Miami Summer Shorts is running since May 29th till June 22nd, 2008. This is a Miami event you should not miss!

City Theatre is in charge of producing this popular summer event in Miami. In 2008, they receive over 1,200 season script submissions and selected the most thrilling and humorous shorts for you to enjoy.

This Miami event will be showcasing two festivals in one, The Miami Summer Shorts Festival and Shorts 4 Kids. Besides, Miami Summer Shorts Festival 2008, for adults, is going to be featuring two main categories Signature Shorts and Under Shorts.

• Signature Shorts displays s a brand new combination of hilarious comedies and sincere dramas in two alternating programs. Signature Shorts are the first version and most emblematic ones of the festival. Miami Summer Shorts Festival’s shorts typically consist of a one-act play running from 5, to 20 minutes.
• Under Shorts is a completely new late night series of short plays that are provocative, irreverent and very funny. This is the most adult version of the event. Be aware that it is not recommended for kids.
• Short 4 Kids is the children’s version of Miami Summer Shorts Festival. Shorts 4 Kids guarantees lots of good diversion for families, but particularly for the little ones.

Popular venues around Miami will be part of this event, including Miami Carnival Center for the Performing Arts and Broward Center of the Performing Arts.

For more information, visit www.carnivalcenter.org or www.citytheatre.com. Tickets are available at local venues.

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Florida Dance Festival, Events in Miami

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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Join Earth Day in Miami! Events in Miami

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.

For more information on Earth Day visit www.earthday.net.

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2008 SunFest Miami, Events in Miami Florida

Founded in 1982, SunFest is Florida's largest waterfront music and art festival. Held annually in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida the first week in May, SunFest attracts more than 275,000 visitors each year. The Florida festival and the regulars that it attracts have a very positive impact on the community. The 2008 SunFest is celebrating its 26th year and will run from April 30th – May 4th.

This Florida festival is more than arts and music. The SunFest 365 serves the community year-round. Their mission is to reach out to the community with projects that promote or enhance culture and the arts, youth education, assistance for other nonprofit organizations and the environment. Whether restoring housing for low-income families or providing college scholarship money to a musically gifted teen, SunFest is always ready to give back to the community.

This year line up is outstanding with musicians such as Sheryl Crow, Fergie, and John Legend. This is a Florida Festival and event no music lover should miss. For more information and to buy tickets visit sunfest.com

2008 Florida SunFest Line Up

Wed, April 30

• Sheryl crow
• George Clinton and parliament Funkadelic
• Michael Franti & Spearhead

Thurs, May 1

• New music night at SunFest
• 15 bands, 1 night
• Good Charlotte, Finger Eleven…

Fri, May 2

• Fergie
• Little Feat
• Hot Tuna
• Ozomatli
• Steel Pulse

Sat, May 3

• The Black Crowes
• The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
• The Tossers
• Classic albums live playing tribute to Led Zeppelin/Pink Floyd/The Doors
• The Academy Is
• Little River Band

Sun, May 4

• Mindi Abair
• The Rippingtons
• Morris Day & The Time
• Stephen Marley
• Matisyahu
• John Legend
• Hellogoodbye

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Upcoming Miami Events During March 2008

Festivals and Music:

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.

Arteamericas, Miami events and Exhibitions

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

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