Events: December 14, 2024
Program II: The Nutcracker: Season Performances - Aventura
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM - English
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida's enchanting production of "The Nutcracker." Step into a world of wonder, where snowflakes, sugarplums, and magical dolls come to life, all set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
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Under the masterful choreography of Vladimir Issaev, this critically acclaimed performance showcases the extraordinary talent of our professional dancers, complemented by the joyful participation of talented local children. This heartwarming production is a true holiday masterpiece, perfect for creating cherished memories.
"The Nutcracker" is more than just a festive tradition; it’s an ideal introduction to the art of ballet, inspiring young audiences and igniting a lifelong passion for dance. Join us for a performance that captures the spirit of the season and leaves audiences of all ages enchanted. Make "The Nutcracker" a part of your holiday celebrations and experience the magic for yourself!
Snowflakes, sugarplums, naughty little boys, and magical dolls!
The charm of the Holidays fascinates all audiences as Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents the classic ballet "The Nutcracker" to Tchaikovsky's popular score based on the tale of Ernest Hoffman. The critically acclaimed performance is choreographed and directed by renowned Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev.
Location
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188 Street,
Aventura,
FL
33180
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Mouse King the Musical
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM - English
The Musical returns just in time for Family Fun this Holiday Season - It’s Chrismouse in South Florida! The Decade-Spanning Refashioning of the “The Nutcracker” will hit the stage on December 13-15 at the Mandelstam Theater.
All hail the Mouse King! Written by Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and award-winning singer and songwriter, Jim Camacho. The beloved decade-spanning holiday musical, “Mouse King,” makes its return to South Florida just in time for this year’s holiday season. “Mouse King” announces its return to the Mandelstam Theater with a thrilling show-run set for December 13-15. See complete list of dates and times for the 2024 cycle below.
“Mouse King,” a whimsical family-friendly musical reimagines the renowned story of “The Nutcracker” as told by the Nutcracker’s adversaries – the mice. Capturing the hearts of family and friends throughout The Magic City, “Mouse King” has quickly become an essential holiday tradition in Miami that promises to stand the test of time.
Location
The Mandelstam Theater
8530 SW 57th Avenue,
Miami,
FL
33143
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Both Sides Now: The Music & Lives of Joni Mitchell & Leonard Cohen
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM - English
This intimate theatrical cabaret, developed at Washington D.C’s Signature Theatre, weaves together the lives and iconic music of long-time friends and one-time lovers, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Featuring thirteen songs that soundtracked generations of collective yearning including A Case of You, Hallelujah, Big Yellow Taxi, Suzanne and Who By Fire, Both Sides Now examines the messiness of being human and the struggle to stay connected. Starring and written by Frost School of Music alum and award-winning jazz vocalist, Danielle Wertz and rockfolk musician Robbie Schaefer. A Regional Premiere.
Location
GableStage at the Biltmore
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables,
FL
33134
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Threads of Resilience: Celebrating Art, Beauty, and Cultural Legacy
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - English
The Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center invites you to experience a multimedia curation: Threads of Resilience:Celebrating Art, Beauty, And Cultural Legacy. Exhibits include Margarette Joyner's costumes merging African textiles with 19th-century portraiture, Imani Warren's Black Beauty as an Act of Resistance honoring African-descended women's beauty rituals and the Sunlight School of Beauty Culture, and A.J. Brown's Double Exposure, blending music and vibrant visual art.
Location
Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural A
6161 N.W. 22nd Avenue,
Miami,
FL
33142
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