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By Mosaic Theatre Mosaic Theatre is excited to produce its first world premiere play, as the theater has commissioned famed playwright Joe Calarco. A Measure of Cruelty (April 19-May 13) is inspired by actual events of 2009, when a 15-year-old boy was doused with rubbing alcohol and set on fire...

By Naomi Fisher, Bas Fisher Invitational The Bas Fisher Invitational is excited to present a talk by Dr. David Lee, author of Nature's Palette: the Science of Plant Color about the connection between Nature, Science, and the Arts. He is interested in exploring with artists how that relationship is experienced...

By Alejandra Sans, Florida Grand Opera Rigoletto is one of Verdi’s most beloved works, not only for its iconic music, which includes the well-known “La donna e mobile,” but also for its twisted tale of revenge. For Florida Grand Opera’s (FGO) production, the company is taking a step further in...

By Sebastián Spreng, Visual Artist and Classical Music Writer Michael Fabiano, a 27-year-old lyric tenor on the brink of mega-stardom, is making his debut with the Florida Grand Opera. To hear Fabiano in the upcoming production of Verdi’s Rigoletto, singing the arias of the libertine Duke of Mantua – the...

One of the casualties of Tigertail's (a Knight Arts grantee) "Tool is Loot" is that it didn't connect with the audience. At times interesting and bizarre, funny and absurd, emotional yet dry, the performance poses a vexing question for even the most patient viewer: what's the point? [caption id="attachment_31726" align="aligncenter"...

On Friday, Dec 23 the Cuban Classical Ballet surprised travelers at Miami International Airport with spontaneous performances of "Divertissement" from The Nutcracker. Enjoy the video above.   Why Does Knight Foundation Fund Random Acts of Culture™? Knight Foundation, like its founders Jack and Jim Knight, focuses on promoting informed and...

In honor of its 40th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery has created the 4 on 4 Art Competition, a four-city initiative that challenges local artists to create a commemorative work of art that blends the elegance of Jordan Wines with the flavor or each city. The competition kicks...

By Alejandra Serna, Florida Grand Opera From box office to center stage, Cuban soprano Elizabeth Caballero’s path to center stage and her natural talent have made her a local favorite in Miami’s classical music scene. She began her career in opera working at the Florida Grand Opera box office, followed...