2016/17 SEASON PERFORMANCES Cover: Momix: Opus Cactus. Photo by Charles Azzopardi
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STARRING SAT, OCT 15 / 7PM CONCERT LAWN Southern Rock kicks off the Center’s 2016-2017 season with the return of the Backyard Bash on the Concert Lawn. Enjoy the classic southern rock sounds of Molly Hatchet and local South Florida bands. Between the music explore the Center’s many performance spaces, meet the staff, look through our season schedule and secure seats for your favorite upcoming shows. Entrance is $15 in advance and $25 on the day of the show. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
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Cabaret Package!
IFRIKYA SPIRIT
ON TOUR AS PART OF CENTER STAGESM FRI, OCT 21 / 8:30PM CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER
This seven-piece band stirs the funky soul of Mama Africa with Algerian grooves and West African instruments. The group will make its American debut under the auspices of Center StageSM, an exchange program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/ SUOR ANGELICA
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22/23
CO-PRESENTED BY MIAMI LYRIC OPERA SAT, OCT 22 / 8PM SUN, OCT 23 / 4PM MAIN STAGE Enjoy a double bill of classic opera featuring Cavelleria Rusticana with music by Pietro Mascagni and Suor Angelica with music by Giacomo Puccini performed by Miami Lyric Chorus and Orchestra.
Subscription Series! JAMAICA’S LEGENDARY PIANIST
MONTY ALEXANDER: HARLEM-KINGSTON EXPRESS SAT, NOV 5 / 8PM MAIN STAGE Pianist Monty Alexander along with his HarlemKingston Express Band bring together the musical worlds of American jazz, Calypso, bebop and the music of his native Jamaica into one grand show.
COMIC CURE LATIN LAUGHS
(IN ENGLISH) SAT, OCT 22 / 7:30PM & 9:30PM
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CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER Starring Ramon Garcia and the winners of the Latin American Comedy Festival. Garcia includes humorous pieces of everyday life, his experiences in the military, family issues and his unique Latin perspective of the world.
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FAMILY SERIES PRESENTED BY
A WICKEDLY INAPPROPRIATE ADULT PUPPET SHOW FRI, NOV 11 / 8:30PM
CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER
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Starring Las Vegas comedian Jerry Halliday, a world-class puppet designer. His living, breathing characters don’t just say funny things, they are naturally funny, and quite often risqué.
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Recommended for mature audiences
Cabaret Package!
SIEMPRE FLAMENCO: DUENDE SAT, NOV 12 / 7:30PM & 9:30PM SUN, NOV 13 / 3:30PM
CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER
NOV
Enjoy traditional flamenco music and dance in this performance of Duende (meaning: mystifying, ineffable charm) presented by Siempre Flamenco.
12/13 NOV
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Subscription Series! Dance Package!
LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY 70TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SAT, NOV 19 / 8PM MAIN STAGE Hailed as one of the world’s greatest troupes, Limón Dance is the living legacy of dance theater developed by the legendary José Limón, whose innovative work revolutionized American movement. This performance will feature historical pieces representing the best works of the past 70 years. THE ANDREW W.
MELLON FOUNDATION
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ESTAMPAS PORTEÑAS TANGO COMPANY SAT, NOV 26 / 8PM MAIN STAGE From the company that brought you “Tango Fire,” Estampas Porteñas presents their newest production. “Deseos” is a celebration of the greatest artistic elements of Argentina including the indomitable tango, the athletic malambo of the gauchos, and musical styles that range from the melancholic to celebratory.
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B–THE UNDERWATER BUBBLE SHOW FAMILY SERIES SAT, NOV 12 / 7PM MAIN STAGE Take a dive into the latest theatrical sensation, with the B–The Underwater Bubble Show, starring Mr. B! Using cutting-edge laser technology, snow cannons, soap bubble tornadoes and optical illusions, B–The Underwater Bubble Show is an interactive performance that appeals to children and adults alike. Don’t miss all the dance, puppetry, juggling, contortionism, sand art, and a little bit of magic! Appropriate for all ages.
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DEC
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CO-PRESENTED BY MIAMI YOUTH BALLET FRI, DEC 2 / 8PM SAT, DEC 3 / 8PM MAIN STAGE Enjoy a little girl’s dreamlike journey to the magical Land of the Sweets with the Sugarplum Fairy. The cast features star professional dancers and students from Miami Youth Ballet. Guest artists include former Miami City Ballet dancers Jennifer Kronenberg and Carlos Guerra.
ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY!
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FAMILY SERIES PRESENTED BY MERCEDES-BENZ OF CUTLER BAY SAT, DEC 10 / 11AM MAIN STAGE Elephant Gerald is an elephant: lumbering, formally attired, prone to melancholy. Piggie is (what else!) a piggie: perky, smiley, full of fun. Total opposites? No way! In Mo Willems’s beloved, award-winning, bestselling children’s books, Elephant Gerald and Piggie are best friends! And in We Are in a Play!, a brand-new vaudevillian romp of a musical, Elephant Gerald and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense! Recommended for ages 4 and up
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THE HOT SARDINES A SARDINE CHRISTMAS SAT, DEC 10 / 8PM MAIN STAGE An audience favorite, The Hot Sardines return with their yuletide classics and a unique twist on New York, Paris, and New Orleans jazz. This troupe is led by chanteuse and washboard player Miss Elizabeth and joined by her Prohibition era band that includes tapper “Fast Eddy” Francisco. Experience beloved chestnuts like “White Christmas” and “Please Come Home for Christmas,” Edith Piaf’s “Le Noël de La Rue” and Ella Fitzgerald’s “Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney”—with plenty of suprises along the way.
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ON WINTER’S NIGHT SERAPHIC FIRE HOLIDAY CONCERT
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FRI, DEC 16 / 8PM
MAIN STAGE Three world premiere carol settings by Susan LaBarr James K. Bass, associate conductor The angelic voices of Seraphic Fire sing timeless carols in the absorbing experience of Seraphic Fire’s traditional candlelight Christmas concerts. Surround yourself in the beauty of Gregorian chant, glorious English Christmas carols, and the audience favorite Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, as the ensemble welcomes the season with festive style.
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Enjoy dance, jazz, theater, burlesque and much more in an intimate 130-seat space with table service. Purchase five shows or more and get a
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Choose from these exciting music, dance and comedy cabaret performances: All tickets include a non-discounted $1 facility fee and regular order fees apply.
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25% DISCOUNT
Choose from contemporary, ballet, tango and large scale spectacle performances:
IFRIKYA SPIRIT SIEMPRE FLAMENCO MARCIA BALL OCCIDENTAL GYPSY ALLAN HARRIS THE WET SPOTS UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE RUMBA TAP PABLO VILLEGAS AMERICANO TOUR MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS
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LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY ESTAMPAS PORTEÑAS TANGO COMPANY ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET MOMIX, OPUS CACTUS GALLIM DANCE
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2017
JAN
JAN
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MARCIA BALL
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SAT, JAN 14 / 7:30 & 9:30PM CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER NPR Music calls Marcia Ball “More fun than a barrel of funky monkeys.” This Texas-born, Louisiana-raised musician has earned worldwide fame for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls onto the stage. Her groove-laden New Orleans boogie, deeply soulful ballads and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world.
FLORIDA GRAND OPERA FAMILY DAY
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FAMILY SERIES PRESENTED BY MERCEDES-BENZ OF CUTLER BAY SAT, JAN 7 / 10AM-1PM
Florida Grand Opera Family Day is a FREE fun-filled day where opera fans of all ages—new to the genre or seasoned opera aficionados—can come and explore the world of opera through hands-on activities, performances, interactive experiences, and the thrill of live theater.
JAN
Cabaret Package!
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OCCIDENTAL GYPSY SUN, JAN 15 / 3:30PM
CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER Occidental Gypsy plays an exhilarating blend of gypsy swing, jazz and world music that enraptures the listener with a lightning fast, complex acoustic sound, rounded by smooth vocals reminiscent of the first era of swing.
JAN
20/21
BURLESQUE MAGNIFIQUE
AN ERIKA MOON PRODUCTION FRI, JAN 20 / 8:30PM SAT, JAN 21 / 7:30PM & 9:30PM
CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER The return of this audience favorite brings back classic burlesque, show girls and comedy acts. Don’t miss this sultry cabaret burlesque revue! Recommended for mature audiences
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JAN
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Cabaret Package!
ALLAN HARRIS
FRI, JAN 27 / 8:30PM CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER Returning to the Cabaret after his 2014 sold-out performance, Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist/ guitarist/bandleader/composer Allan Harris has reigned supreme. He is described by The Miami Herald as an artist blessed with “the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King’ Cole.”
JAN
28 Subscription Series! Dance Package!
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET
CO-PRESENTED BY CULTURE SHOCK MIAMI SAT, JAN 28 / 8PM MAIN STAGE
Subscription Series!
FEB
VOCALOSITY,
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FROM THE CREATORS OF PITCH PERFECT CO-PRESENTED BY CULTURE SHOCK MIAMI FRI, FEB 3 / 8PM
Their first-ever visit to Miami; Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s bold vision, top global choreographers, distinctive groundbreaking repertoire and virtuoso dancers has fostered a jewel of a dance company in the American West.
Vocalosity is the all-new live concert event from the creative mind of artistic producer Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off) that takes a cappella to a whole new level! This fast-paced production features an all-star ensemble of diverse young vocalists singing some of today’s chart-topping hits in brand-new arrangements that set a new standard for 12-part harmony. It’s the acaperfect concert experience!
FEB
11
Cabaret Package!
THE WET SPOTS
SAT, FEB 11 / 7:30PM & 9:30PM CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER This musical duo uses a lively blend of original adult sing-a-longs, audience interaction and spankings. The Wet Spots draw their fans into a world where the libido is celebrated and satirized. Recommended for mature audiences
FEB
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THE MAYHEM POETS
CO-PRESENTED BY CULTURE SHOCK MIAMI FAMILY SERIES PRESENTED BY MERCEDES-BENZ OF CUTLER BAY FRI, FEB 17 / 8:30PM BLACK BOX THEATER Theater-trained, comedically gifted, lyrical virtuosos seamlessly blend raw elements of hip hop, theater, spoken word poetry, improv and stand-up comedy to tell gut wrenching truths that leave audiences forever changed. Appropriate for ages 13-up.
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UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE SAT, FEB 18 / 7:30PM & 9:30PM
CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER Widely recognized as home to today’s funniest actors and writers, UCB’s touring arm brings the most innovative and hilarious comedians from UCB’s New York and Los Angeles theaters directly to you.
FEB
Cabaret Package!
25/26
RUMBA TAP
Subscription Series!
THE PEKING ACROBATS
CO-PRESENTED BY CULTURE SHOCK MIAMI SAT, FEB 25 / 3PM & 8PM MAIN STAGE China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts complemented by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments will bring their 2,000-year-old tradition of acrobatics to you.
FEATURING MAX POLLAK SAT, FEB 25 / 7:30PM & 9:30PM SUN, FEB 26 / 3:30PM CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER Max Pollack and his musicians meld Afro-Cuban music and dance with American jazz, body percussion and tap dance. An explosive brass and percussion section evokes a powerful “Orquesta” capturing the deep grooves and charged electricity of Afro-Latin Soul.
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BEST OF THE SECOND CITY
MAR
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WE’RE ALL IN THIS ROOM TOGETHER SAT, MAR 4 / 8PM MAIN STAGE
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City, made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more.
Cabaret Package!
PABLO VILLEGAS– AMERICANO TOUR
MAR
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SAT, MARCH 4 / 7:30PM AND 9:30PM CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER
Born and raised in La Rioja, Spain, guitarist Pablo Villegas, in support of his new album Americano, will play a wide range of songs. Enjoy an evening that includes a Venezuelan joropo, an Argentine tango, “Granada” by Mexican songwriter Agustín Lara and “Maria” from West Side Story.
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TAJ EXPRESS: THE BOLLYWOOD MUSICAL REVUE
Subscription Series! Dance Package!
MOMIX: OPUS CACTUS
Bollywood comes to South-Dade! This musical revue using film, dance, and music is a dazzling, high energy celebration of new pop music from India and Bollywood culture, featuring colorful costumes, joyful dance, and thrilling live music.
MAR
9-12
Cabaret Package!
MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE! THU-SUN, MAR 9-12
CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER This Off-Broadway hit comedy is a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom.
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SAT, MAR 18 / 8PM SUN, MAR 19 / 3PM
SUN, MAR 5 / 4PM MAIN STAGE
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MAIN STAGE Following its 2013 hit Botanica, MOMIX returns with their latest production Opus Cactus, bringing the landscape of the American Southwest to life with illusionistic style, dynamic images of slithering lizards and fire dancers, conjuring up a world of surrealistic images, using props, shadow humor and the human body.
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DRUMLINE LIVE
CO-PRESENTED WITH CULTURE SHOCK MIAMI SAT, APR 1 / 8PM
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MAIN STAGE The show-stopping attraction created by the musical team behind the hit movie, DRUMLine Live joins 40+percussive musicians, dancers, singers and actors performing intricate choreography that embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the historically black college and university marching band experience. DRUMLine Live is a high octane musical roller coaster ride!
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B A M ! Beer and Music FEATURING
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO AND THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND BEER AND MUSIC BACKYARD FESTIVAL SAT, MARCH 25 / 8PM CONCERT LAWN Sample local brew and spirits while listening to the tunes of the preeminent ambassador of Louisiana’s zydeco music Buckwheat Zydeco and the New Orleans-style, world-famous Dirty Dozen Brass Band, all on the Center’s Backyard Concert Lawn. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers permitted. Space is limited.
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ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS SAT, APR 15 / 8PM
Subscription Series!
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
CO-PRESENTED BY MIAMI LYRIC OPERA SAT, APR 8 / 8PM SUN, APR 9 / 4PM MAIN STAGE Don’t miss one of opera’s most famous tragic tales, Madama Butterfly, the story of a trusting and innocent young geisha who falls disastrously in love with an American Navy lieutenant.
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8/9
MAIN STAGE Along with his band The Works, Gary Mullen delivers the look, the sound, the pomp and the showmanship of arguably the greatest live band of all time. Rock out to hit after hit of Queen’s “never-to-die” anthems, including “We Will Rock You,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “A Kind of Magic,” “I Want to Break Free” and “We Are the Champions.”
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COMIC CURE SOUTH FLORIDA’S FUNNIEST
SAT, APRIL 8 / 7:30PM & 9:30PM
CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER Starring headliner Jamal Hattar, who appeared on Comedy Central and won the Mardi Gras Casino Comedy Challenger, and a troupe of our very own homegrown comedians that have the laughs and more importantly the votes to prove they are the funniest in South Florida!
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Subscription Series!
ZAKIR HUSSAIN AND RAHUL SHARMA FRI, APR 14 / 8PM MAIN STAGE One of the finest Indian tabla players in the world, Zakir Hussain, and renowned santoor player Rahul Sharma team up for one legendary night.
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A special thank you to
COMIC CURE DAMN IT’S HOT
(AND OTHER THINGS THAT DRIVE US CRAZY IN FLORIDA) FRI, APR 14 / 8:30PM CABARET SERIES, BLACK BOX THEATER
sponsor of the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Family Series and All Kids Included Family Arts Festival
William “Rock the House” Lewis is a crowd favorite. His bold comedic style and “pimp daddy” appearance make him lovable among a wide variety of audiences.
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Subscription Series! Dance Package!
GALLIM DANCE SAT, APR 22 / 8PM MAIN STAGE Gallim Dance is one of New York’s leading contemporary dance companies. Artistic Director Andrea Miller creates works of uncompromising creative language that exert every drop of sweat, every breath, and full abandonment from a virtuosic and fearless company of dancers.
Subscription Series!
MANUAL CINEMA: LULA DEL REY CO-PRESENTED BY O MIAMI AS PART OF THE O POETRY FESTIVAL FRI, APR 28 / 8PM SAT, APR 29 / 3PM & 8PM MAIN STAGE
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28/29
A film performed in real time with overhead projectors, shadow puppets, actors in silhouette, and live music. The film’s setting is the mid-century American Southwest and is inspired by the music of Hank Williams, Roy Orbison, and Patsy Cline. Lula Del Ray is a mythic reinvention of the classic coming-of-age story.
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11TH ANNUAL ALL KIDS INCLUDED
FREE FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL CO-PRESENTED WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS WITH SUPPORT FROM THE CHILDREN’S TRUST SAT, MAY 6 / 10AM-4PM ALL VENUES The 11th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival provides a full day of activities and cultural experiences for children with and without disabilities.
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on select Friday nights at 8:30PM
INDIE FLICKS
series is unique to Our the area, featuring special screenings of documentaries, independent films and thought-provoking stories. Not only will you see exclusive and creative movie previews but you can
MEET THE DIRECTOR
for informal question and answer sessions after each performance. Learn about their experiences, technique and their personal perspective and inspiration. So come join us at our art cinema venue, enjoy a beer and watch the show… all in a relaxed and comfortable lounge-like atmosphere.
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Build your own subscription and receive the following benefits: • 15% OFF the price of your total ticket order for four or five shows • 20% OFF the price of your total ticket order for six or more shows • 10% OFF the ticket price of our Cabaret Series (limit 2 tickets per show) • EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to select engagements • RECEIVE ACCESS TO ADDITONAL DISCOUNTED TICKETS when you bring a friend
This season, we present: FRI, SEPT 9 / 8:30PM
AGENTS OF CHANGE FRI, OCT 7 / 8:30PM
DONALD CRIED FRI, NOV 11 / 8:30PM
NUTS!
FRI, FEB 17 / 8:30PM
SHAKE ‘EM ON DOWN FRI, MAR 31 / 8:30PM
SOME BEASTS
FRI, APR 21 / 8:30PM
HUNKY DORY
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ABOUT OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS Many of our performances would not be possible without the participation and generosity of others. These organizations are either involved directly with the arts or are dedicated to the well-being of our community.
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THE ANDREW W.
MELLON FOUNDATION
CENTER STAGE is a groundbreaking program designed to bring diplomacy to Main Street America by bringing striking foreign performing arts ensembles on tours to U.S. venues. MEZZANINE
CHAMBER SOUTH maintains a leadership role in the community through programs, services and events that enhance the quality of life and economic well-being of South Miami, Kendall, Cutler Bay, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay and Greater South Dade.
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Discounted tickets are available only by phone and in-person at the Box Office – they are not available online. Culture Shock Miami tickets are available only through their website at www.cultureshockmiami.com. Patrons purchasing discounted tickets are required to present qualifying ID (student ID, military ID, etc.) at the Box Office when claiming their tickets. Parking FREE on-site patron parking available at the Center’s east lot or at South Miami-Dade Regional Library and Government Center, conveniently located next to the facility. Ticket Policy All patrons regardless of age must have a ticket for entry to the theater, including small children or infants. All tickets include a non-discounted $1 facility fee. Prices vary by show. Prices subject to change.
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MERCEDES-BENZ OF CUTLER BAY is the proud sponsor of South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center’s Family Series and All Kids Included Family Arts Festival.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY The South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to the entire Miami-Dade County community.
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NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS is an independent agency of the United States federal government that offers support and funding for projects exhibiting artistic excellence.
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NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS cultivates and promotes the arts in New England and beyond. Programs support artists across many forms of expression and many geographies, connecting them with collaborators and communities, fueling creative exchange and public discourse, and strengthening the creative economy.
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SOUTH ARTS strengthens the South through advancing excellence in the arts, connecting the arts to key state and national policies and nurturing a vibrant quality of life. SOUTHLAND MALL
VOLUNTEERS Interested in volunteering at the theater? For more information call 786.573.5301 or email volunteer@smdcac.org. RENTALS For information on how to rent space at SMDCAC visit www.smdcac.org (rental tab). Call 786.573.5316 for more information. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SMDCAC is committed to our community! For more information on our education and outreach programs and opportunities call 786.573.5319 or email carlah@miamidade.gov.
IT IS THE POLICY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE FACILITY IS ACCESSIBLE AND ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN STAGE AUDITORIUM AND THE BLACK BOX THEATER SPACE. TO REQUEST MATERIALS IN ACCESSIBLE FORMAT, AND/OR ANY ACCOMMODATION TO ATTEND AN EVENT AT THE SOUTH MIAMI-DADE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, PLEASE CONTACT STEPHANIE APONTE, 786-573-5314, SAPONTE@MIAMIDADE.GOV, AT LEAST FIVE DAYS IN ADVANCE TO INITIATE YOUR REQUEST. TTY USERS MAY ALSO CALL 711 (FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE).
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THE CHILDREN’S TRUST is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. The Trust emphasizes collaboration and partnership in order to provide the programs and services needed by children and families and to effect community-wide change. CULTURE SHOCK MIAMI is a program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs designed to introduce this next generation of audience members to live arts and cultural experiences at the age when they are beginning to make their own decisions about entertainment options.
Build Your Own Subscription There is a $5.00 subscription fee. Discounted Tickets Culture Shock Miami, senior, student, youth, active military and group discounts are available on some performances.
THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION endeavors to strengthen, promote, and, where necessary, defend the contributions of the humanities and the arts to human flourishing and to the well-being of diverse and democratic societies.
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SOUTHLAND MALL is a regional mall servicing South Miami-Dade County down to the Florida Keys. Southland houses over 100 specialty stores, including Macy’s, Sears, JCPenney, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Starbucks, a 16-plex Regal Cinema and diverse food court. STEINWAY has been dedicated to the ideal of making the finest pianos in the world for over 150 years. The result is instruments renowned for their unsurpassed quality, superior sound and responsive touch that enchant the most demanding pianists.
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WLRN PUBLIC RADIO AND TELEVISION provides information, entertainment, and learning services with a commitment to excellence in serving local, national and international communities. Its Vision is to be the most trusted, valued, and supported public media organization in South Florida.
The presentation of IFRIKYA SPIRIT is part of Center Stage, a public diplomacy initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts in cooperation with the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations, with support from the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. Center Stage Pakistan is made possible by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. General management is provided by Lisa Booth Management, Inc. The presentation of Silent Ghost by ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts. This performance is also funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The presentation of the 70th Anniversary Tour by LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts. This performance is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
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