by Robert Rosenberg

A determined group of filmmakers and actors in Nicaragua have completed that country's first feature in more than two decades - La Yuma. It tells the story of a strong-willed and rebellious young woman from a poor neighborhood of Managua who dreams of being a boxer, and is simultaneously a realistic and lyrical work that provides insight into today's Central American reality. La Yuma paints a portrait of the heroine's violent family and community, along with her "band-of-outsider" friends, while at the same time following her affair with a university student who is from "the other side of the tracks." Although it has played at many...

Virtuoso violinist Jennifer Koh joins the Moscow Stage Symphony for a one-night only performance at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. The Washington Post called Jennifer Koh “a confident, highly physical player.” When asked if she thought the statement true, Jennifer commented, “I am usually immersed in the music when I play and I hope I channel what the composer has written so if it's a wild, jazzy piece, I hope it sounds wild and jazzy!” The New York Times says “Jennifer Koh's violin recitals are consistently pleasing, not only because she is in command of a strong technique and a rich arsenal of tone, but also because she builds her programs thoughtfully, with a sensible balance of contemporary works and standard...

Miami Premiere of Replica at Arsht Center

Replica, a special collaborative performance piece that examines memory loss pattern recognition and perceptual faculties as they apply to the human body, will make its Miami premiere this Friday evening at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Replica explores the overlapping disciplines of choreography and design through the eyes of Daniel Arsham, an internationally acclaimed visual artist and set designer, Jonah Bokaer, an award-winning choreographer and media artist; and Judith Sanchez Ruiz, an accomplished dancer and choreographer. The performance features...

The acclaimed Israeli film Eyes Wide Open makes its exclusive South Florida theatrical premiere on Friday November 5 at the Coral Gables Art Cinema and runs for a full week. In the film, Aaron, a respectable butcher who lives in Jerusalem’s closed, ultra-orthodox Jewish community, is married to Rivka, and is a dedicated father of four children. One day, he crosses paths with Ezri, a darkly handsome and enigmatic twenty-two year old yeshiva student, and soon begins a torrid, secret and forbidden affair with him. Aaron is torn between the family and social obligations that bind him, and a love and passion that illuminate his life. Ezri is the wild card, the outsider, and yet he too is deeply rooted in...

Rocky Horror Picture Show at Gusman Center

Celebrate Halloween a night early with this special Halloween screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts on October 30. Dress up as one of the characters from the movie and get in line for the Time Warp. The evening starts at 8 p.m. with complimentary cocktails, a themed photo booth and a goody bag (everyone likes goody bags). Audience participation will be led by a troupe of actors. Ticket includes free admission to the official after-party at Grand Central nightclub where...

FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach

FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrates its 15^th season next week. This year the runways will be at the Setai Hotel and the Bass Museum of Art, both venues will feature two unique spaces. FUNKSION: Fashion Week Miami Beach fuses music, art and fashion in five days of events with over 20 designers showcasing their new Spring/Summer 2011 collections. Designers shows include Richie Rich, Krel: Flora & Fauna, Alfonso Couture, Ibellav by Izabella Sienkiewicz, Paul Sinclaire, with special shows...

Our own Anna Collins, who writes the A View From A Broad column, will be appearing this weekend in a comedy show that is running concurrently with the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival(FLiFF) at Cinema Paradiso on October 9 at 8 p.m. The New York Comedy Club is presenting an evening of humor that includes Michele Mink (New York Comedy Club winner of “Fresh Faces of Comedy”), Randy Singer, Anna Collins (VH1 Standup Spotlight, Lifetime Channel) who will be appearing with the national touring headliner, Terry Crowley (60 National commercials, Bad Boys II). Comedy Stew is described as “A delicious plate served with laughter and a side of hysterical side splitting humor, seen through the eyes of four very different comedians, guaranteeing...

Miami Beach – the Musical opens October 1

Miami Beach – the Musical has been a year-long multi-mediproject from the Arts at St. Johns. The concept of a Miami Beach history musical came from two long-time Beach residents: artist Deborah Weed and ASJ's Artistic Director, David Kingery. The musical will be filled with interesting stories from people who have lived, worked, or played on Miami Beach. The Musical runs October 1, 2, & 3 at St. John's on the Lake, 4750 Pinetree Dr., Miami Beach. For more information call 305.613.2325 or visit www.artsatstjohns.com.

WIN PASSES TO THE ADVANCE SCREENING OF BRAN NUE DAE

Win passes to the advance screening of Bran Nue Dae and sing-a-long with the charming new Australian-based, music-driven road movie/romantic comedy that literally bursts onto the screen with unbridled energy and fun. Starring Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush and loosely based on one of Australia's most beloved and popular musicals, Bran Nue Dae is a foot stomping tour-de-force centering on the romantic adventures of a young aboriginal couple set against the spectacularly beautiful Australian landscape. The advance screening will be held September 21 at Regal South Beach. The first 10 people to email...

Elusive Landscape at MB Botanical Garden

Elusive Garden, a video installation by artist Dinorah de Jesús Rodriguez, will be projected on the Great Lawn at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for one night only. Elusive Garden has been producing art installations at various parks all over Miami this summer. The work consists of multiple hand-crafted 16mm films depicting the forms and colors of natural landscapes projected directly into the landscapes themselves. Unique soundscapes have been specially designed for each site by composer and sound designer Ricardo Lastre. This project won...