For artist and activist Roberto Lugo, the past is always present. He mines the history of ceramics to create artwork with contemporary urgency, turning luxurious porcelain forms—often used to mark major events or memorialize monarchies and political leaders—into agents of change and disruption. At The Wolfsonian, Lugo looks to the museum’s significant collection of 19th- […]
Rumba, conga, and Afro-Cuban jazz. Mambo, cha-cha-cha, and salsa. Cuba’s rich and diverse culture delighted American audiences in the 20th century. From tourist-packed Havana cabarets, to New York City dance halls, to the silver screen of Hollywood films, Afro-Cuban rhythms surged in popularity between the 1930s and ’60s, rewriting the history of American music and […]
To coincide with the 20th anniversary of Art Basel in Miami Beach and it presents the diverse works of a Fulbright scholar Yulia Lanina from Austin Texas, NYC artist Valery […]
The City is seeking bids from qualified vendors to establish a contract to purchase, deliver, and install Vidmar System products as needed on a time and materials basis. Bidders interested in participating in the pre-bid meeting must follow these steps: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting […]
Request for CERT volunteers to assist in doing an inventory of CERT Equipment in preparation of Goodwill Ambassadors CERT Basic training during the month of February.
Classes will focus on children’s artistic and thematic interests to build skillset and confidence. Children will work closely with the teaching artists through small group instruction to build on their […]
5th Floor Conf. Room 1755 Meridian Ave.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, please contact the branch. Ages 19 yrs. + To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Public Library System sponsored […]
Join Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez for a post-commission meeting recap.
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, please contact the branch. Ages 19 yrs.+ To request materials in accessible format, sign […]
Join the Miami-Dade Public Library for a Black History-themed storytime. Ages 3 - 6 | 6:30 PM - 7 PM Ages 7 - 10 | 7 PM - 7:30 PM
It’s 1929 and we are in Florida at a Cuban–American cigar factory; cigars are still rolled by hand and “lectors” are hired to educate and entertain the workers. When a new lector enters the scene and begins to read aloud Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, he unwittingly becomes a catalyst in the lives of his avid listeners […]
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