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Art Deco Weekend 2025 Preview: Live Music Jan 18-20

January 14, 2025

Read Time: 4 mins Dance the weekend away January 18-20 @ the Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street in true Deco fashion! Music by KCC Productions. MC and Dancing by All Swing

Art Deco Weekend 2025 Preview: Live Music Jan 18-20

January 14, 2025

Read Time: 4 mins Dance the weekend away January 18-20 @ the Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street in true Deco fashion! Music by KCC Productions. MC and Dancing by All Swing Productions.Among the many events taking place during the 48th annual Art Deco Weekend is a

🏃‍♂️ 50 Years Strong: Celebrate Raven’s Legendary Miami Beach Runs 🎉

Read Time: 2 mins Join us at the Art Deco Welcome Center on December 31, 2024, as we celebrate a remarkable milestone: Robert “Raven” Kraft’s 50th anniversary of daily runs on Miami Beach.

December 23, 2024

November Culture Crawl Highlights Hohauser and the Cardozo Hotel

Read Time: 2 mins On November 21, 2024, the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), in collaboration with the Art Deco Neighborhood Association and the Cardozo Hotel’s Call Me Cuban, hosted a memorable Culture Crawl

December 21, 2024

Notice: Virtual Public Meeting on Deauville Rezoning (Tuesday 5pm)

Read Time: < 1 min On Tuesday, the City of Miami Beach is hosting a virtual community meeting to discuss the proposed comprehensive plan and Land Development Regulation Amendments for 6701 Collins Avenue.

December 16, 2024

Our Positions at the December 17, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 6 mins MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following projects on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda and offers our positions below. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us.

December 16, 2024

Significant Zoning Changes Proposed on Historic Lincoln Road

Read Time: 3 mins Miami Design Preservation League is monitoring significant zoning changes proposed for the eastern side of Lincoln Road, located in the National Register Architectural District of Miami Beach. The zoning changes

December 13, 2024

Agenda Preview: December 17, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 4 mins MDPL’s Advocacy Committee will review the following applications on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda. Here is a sneak peek of the projects to be heard and links to learn

December 6, 2024

Lincoln Road Hustle Brings Drama, Humor, and High Stakes to the Colony Theatre

Read Time: 2 mins Miami New Drama’s “Lincoln Road Hustle” is an immersive theatrical experience that transforms Miami Beach’s iconic Lincoln Road into a dynamic stage. Running from December 5 to February 16, this

December 5, 2024

Kunst may open ‘gay resorts’ (1984)

Read Time: 2 mins Editors Note: The Barbara Baer Capitman archives “Historic Threads” project is partly sponsored by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida. In 1984, gay rights activist

December 5, 2024

Beach to play leading role at National Preservation Convention (1988)

December 5, 2024

Art in the Heart of Miami Beach: Jen Stark’s ‘Sundial Spectrum’ on Española Way

Read Time: 3 mins Discover “Sundial Spectrum,” a stunning public art installation by Jen Stark on Española Way from December 3, 2024, to February 9, 2025, celebrating Miami’s vibrant culture.

December 4, 2024

Deco Supporters Ready to Battle Again (1979)

Read Time: 3 mins Editors Note: The Barbara Baer Capitman archives “Historic Threads” project is partly sponsored by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida. Miami Design Preservation League and

December 3, 2024

Collins Avenue Added to Art Deco District (1986)

December 3, 2024

Celebrating the Legacy of Rey Mambo Baumel: A Lecture to Remember

Read Time: 3 mins On Saturday, October 5th, the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) had the honor of hosting Rey Mambo Baumel, a true Miami Beach legend, for an unforgettable lecture.

December 3, 2024

Art Week Miami Beach 2024: A Local’s Guide

Read Time: 2 mins With so much to do around town for Art Week, the options can be overwhelming… so we’ve put together this guide to help navigate the events and guide you along the way.

December 2, 2024

Villagers 39th Annual Home Tour Highlights Shenandoah

Read Time: 2 mins The 39th Annual Home Tour by The Villagers will take place Saturday, Dec 7th, 10am-3pm. This year’s tour will highlight the historic Shenandoah neighborhood. Attendees will have the chance to

November 30, 2024

Top 9 Reasons to Give Today!

Read Time: 3 mins With Giving Day currently underway, here are 9 reasons to give today to the Miami Design Preservation League!

November 18, 2024

Preview: “No Vacancy, Miami Beach” Launches its 5th Edition

Read Time: 9 mins Launching Thursday, the No Vacancy program is a cultural highlight of the year.

November 12, 2024

Our Positions at the November 12, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 5 mins MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following projects on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda and offers our positions below. Have a comment about a project you would like to share

November 8, 2024

Nancy Liebman Street Naming on October 21st

Read Time: 2 mins A new co-designation has been placed on 9th street and Ocean Drive in honor of beloved Miami Beach Commissioner and historic preservation champion Nancy Liebman.

November 7, 2024

Desi Arnaz Historical Marker Unveiled in Collins Park

Read Time: 3 mins On October 15th, a new historical marker was unveiled highlighting Desi Arnaz’s early life which included performing in Miami Beach’s Collins Park neighborhood and helping to bring the Conga Craze

November 4, 2024

New Exhibit “Boot Camp In Paradise: WWII in Miami Beach” Coming to Lummus Park

Read Time: < 1 min The City of Miami Beach is launching a new outdoor exhibition entitled “Boot Camp in Paradise.” The exhibit will highlight the period from 1942 to 1945 when Miami Beach transformed

October 29, 2024

Agenda Preview: November 12, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

October 22, 2024

Desi Arnaz - Historic Marker Unveiling Ceremony

Desi Arnaz Historic Marker to be Unveiled Oct 15th

Read Time: < 1 min We are excited to share a special event celebrating the legacy of Desi Arnaz, the Cuban-American actor, musician, and television pioneer.

October 14, 2024

Our Positions at the October 08, 2024 Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 7 mins MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following projects on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda and offers our positions below. Have a comment about a project you would like to share

October 7, 2024