Micro Theater Miami is the Mini Cooper of theater, where compact performances (usually less than 15 minutes) come fully loaded with concisely fleshed out scripts, well-appointed props and a cast of talented Miami-based actors and actresses. Sponsored by the Centro Cultural de Espana Miami (CCEM), Micro Theater Miami features micro plays loosely tied to a […]
Article · June 15, 2012 by Neil de la Flor
If you want to throw your hands up in the air and get your heart beating wildly, go see Siudy Garrido‘s “Between Two Worlds” opening June 23rd, 2012 at 8 p.m. at the Arsht Center. “Between Two Worlds” is an explosion of flamenco that’s been getting a significant amount of buzz. Described as a fusion of […]
Article · June 11, 2012 by Neil de la Flor
Since opening its doors to artists and the community, the Little Haiti Cultural Center (LHCC) has steadily become a vital cultural landmark for the region. Although its mission is to showcase and expose Afro-Carribbean art, culture and entertainment to the community, the center also provides vital high-tech space and a nurturing, cross-cultural environment for several […]
Article · June 7, 2012 by Neil de la Flor
Although Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, also known as Caligula, only ruled Rome for four years between 37 AD and 41 AD, his footprints are all over Western civilization. The mythology of Caligula, whose name means little solider’s boot, is built around the idea that he was an insane tyrant whose extreme arrogance, cruelty, luxurious lifestyle—how else […]
Article · June 4, 2012 by Neil de la Flor
Inkub8 artist in residence Shaneeka Harrell is addictive. Her ferocious body movements and intense physicality on stage equals empowerment, yet her tight, compact frame belies the radioactive power contained within. Harrell makes one believe humans can do almost anything. Known for her performance as an original cast member of “Fela!,” which ran on Broadway from […]
Article · May 31, 2012 by Neil de la Flor
If you haven’t made plans yet, clear your schedule and head over to the Goldman Warehouse in Wynwood Arts District on Saturday, June 2nd for the Miami Light Project’s Dance Your @$$ Off fundraising event. The funds raised by the event will enable the Miami Light Project to continue to bring international and Miami-based artists […]
Article · May 24, 2012 by Neil de la Flor
David Zambrano’s “Soul Project” is genius. Presented by the Miami Light Project, Zambrano’s show opened at The Light Box at the Goldman Warehouse. It was an improvised, funkadelic and soul-lifting performance that eliminated the distance between audience and dancer. Zambrano’s “Soul Project” was an intimate celebration of the power and energy of pure improvisation and […]
Article · May 21, 2012 by Neil de la Flor
Sometimes the only poetry we understand is the poetry of love and loss, relationships and sex. We can enter these poems more easily because of their universal themes. We’ve all fallen in love or we have fooled ourselves at least once that it was love we fell into. As we enter theses poems through the […]
Article · May 17, 2012 by Neil de la Flor
Spark a child’s musical creativity and that child may become the next Mozart, DJ Maus or even Lady Gaga. Bruce Mack, a creative arts educator based in New York, has developed music programs for public schools and youth organizations for more than 15 years. This summer he will conduct music workshops at the Cultural Center […]
Article · May 14, 2012 by Neil de la Flor
When Buika walks on stage this Saturday, May 12th, at the Fillmore Miami Beach, she will be the center of gravity. The lights will fix on her petite, yet athletic figure and the audience will stand, and remain standing, for the duration of the performance. She will flash her signature, gap-toothed smile and give the […]
Article · May 10, 2012 by Neil de la Flor
Even though the tourist season is winding down in Miami, the performing arts calendar is packed with a diverse schedule of (almost overlapping) performances that mirrors the diversity of our community. The only drawback: you’ll need a few hits espresso to keep you going as you bolt across town to see all of these performances […]
Article · May 7, 2012 by Neil de la Flor