BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Miami Design Preservation League - ECPv6.3.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Miami Design Preservation League X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mdpl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Miami Design Preservation League REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T072838 CREATED:20231228T222528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T162533Z UID:10010133-1708268400-1708268400@mdpl.org SUMMARY:Miami New Drama Presents: Two Sisters and a Piano DESCRIPTION:“Two Sisters and a Piano” Premieres at the Colony Theatre on Thursday\, January 25\, 2024  \nWritten and directed by Nilo Cruz\, the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright of Anna in the Tropics.  \nTwo Sisters and a Piano is a gripping play set amidst the Pan-American Games and the Russians’ departure from Cuba. Witness the enthralling cat-and-mouse game between novelist Maria Celia and a charismatic military officer\, whose infatuation blurs the lines between passion and politics. Pulitzer Prize-winner Nilo Cruz weaves an authentic tale of oppression\, the human spirit\, and the intertwining fates of two sisters awaiting freedom in a world of shifting global politics. \nSet in 1991\, during the Pan American Games in Havana while the Russians are pulling out of Cuba\, this play portrays two sisters\, Maria Celia\, a novelist\, and Sofia\, a pianist\, serving time under house arrest. Passion infiltrates politics when a lieutenant assigned to their case becomes infatuated with Maria Celia\, whose literature he has been reading. \n January 25 – February 18\, 2024 \nColony Theatre  \n1040 Lincoln Rd \nMiami Beach\, FL 33139 \n  URL:https://mdpl.org/event/colony-theatre-presents-two-sisters-and-a-piano/2024-02-18/ LOCATION:Colony Theater\, 1040 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mdpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/twosisters-e1703802269140.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T180000 DTSTAMP:20240328T072838 CREATED:20231214T222848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T222848Z UID:10008975-1704564000-1704564000@mdpl.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Little Santo Domingo DESCRIPTION:On January 6\, 2024\, the Mobile WALLCAST® arrives at Juan Pablo Duarte Park in Allapattah for “Celebrating Little Santo Domingo.” NWS partner Allapattah Collaborative presents a celebratory play inspired by Julia Alvarez’s “In the Time of the Butterflies\,” which depicts four sisters’ fight for freedom against the dictatorial regime of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. \nAllapattah Collaborative is dedicated to supporting wealth-building strategies for marginalized communities of color and advocates for policies and procedures that support equitable\, comprehensive\, and sustainable community development in Allapattah. Small businesses and food vendors supported by the Collaborative will also be part of the event. \nSaturday\, January 6\, 2024 at 6:00 PM \nJuan Pablo Duarte Park in Allapattah\n1776 NW 28th St.\nMiami\, FL 33142 \n  URL:https://mdpl.org/event/celebrating-little-santo-domingo/ LOCATION:Juan Pablo Duarte Park in Allapattah\, 1776 NW 28th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33142\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mdpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/santodomingo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T072838 CREATED:20231102T150820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T153831Z UID:10007414-1701622800-1701630000@mdpl.org SUMMARY:Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard DESCRIPTION:A World Premiere Play Written & Directed by Moisés Kaufman\, Tony and Emmy-nominated Director and Playwright\, and Recipient of the National Medal of Arts\nAdapted from Jonathan Jakubowicz’s Bestselling Novel\nOctober 17 – December 3rd\, 2023\n\n\nThis transformative production is set to captivate audiences with its adrenaline-fueled narrative\, exploring the greed and corruption that shook the very foundations of Venezuela\, while shedding light on the state of democracy worldwide. Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard promises to be an enthralling experience for theater enthusiasts\, performed in Spanish with English supertitles to ensure accessibility for all. \nAt the heart of this gripping play is Juan Planchard\, a young Venezuelan whose fervent belief in President Hugo Chavez’s ideology is matched only by his thirst for personal gain. Witness Juan’s meteoric rise to immense wealth through corrupt dealings with the government\, only to face the harrowing consequences of his actions. Through Juan’s journey\, the play delves into the intricate web of patronage and corruption that contributed to one of the largest robberies in human history\, all set against the backdrop of Venezuela’s tumultuous last two decades. \nMoisés Kaufman’s adaptation is a searing indictment of the ruling class in Venezuela\, resonating deeply in today’s global political landscape\, wherever democracy is at risk. Infusing the raw intensity of a high-stakes action film and the heart-pounding suspense of a political thriller\, Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard masterfully exposes the mindset and ideals of Venezuela’s present-day ruling elite\, unveiling their unrestrained excess and insatiable pursuit of power at any cost. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformed in Spanish with English supertitles.\n\n\nThis production contains visual portrayal of physical violence\, nudity\, sexual situation\, substance abuse\, use of strong language and simulated gun fire. Recommended For Ages 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTectonic Theater Project\, led by founder and artistic director Moisés Kaufman\, is renowned for creating and producing plays that push the boundaries of theatrical language and form. The company’s trademarked theater-making method\, Moment Work\, combined with rigorous research and collaboration\, has resulted in numerous acclaimed productions that tackle social and political issues head-on. URL:https://mdpl.org/event/las-aventuras-de-juan-planchard/2023-12-03/ LOCATION:Colony Theater\, 1040 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theater,Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mdpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/JUAN-PLANCHARD-POSTER-ON-STAGE-NOW-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230814 DTSTAMP:20240328T072838 CREATED:20230706T151304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T163901Z UID:10006377-1691884800-1691971199@mdpl.org SUMMARY:Miami New Drama Presents: Papá Cuatro DESCRIPTION:The Award-Winning Musical Returns to the Colony Theatre!\nJULY 6 – AUGUST 13\, 2023 \nAn epic musical journey and cultural celebration. \nAfter a triumphant\, multi-award-winning world premiere run\, seen by over 15\,000 audience members\, Papá Cuatro is back by popular demand! \nPapá Cuatro tells an extraordinary immigrant tale of a generation of Venezuelan musicians who were forced to leave their country in hopes of a better future\, taking with them centuries of traditions and the joyous sound of an iconic Latin American string instrument: El Cuatro. \n5 immigrant virtuosic musicians share their real-life stories on stage and come together to celebrate Venezuelan music\, culture and pay tribute to the immigrant experience. \nImmerse yourself in this epic journey and cultural celebration with these world-class international artists that have come to start anew and share their real-life stories with you in a setting that exists somewhere between a musical\, a documentary\, and a house party. \nConceived by Venezuelan-Canadian director Juan Souki (Miami New Drama’s Viva la Parranda)\, and with singer-songwriter\, Mariaca Semprún (Piaf\, La Lupe\, Latin Grammy 2020); cuatro player\, Miguel Siso (Latin Grammy 2018); harpist\, Eduardo Betancourt (Latin Grammy 2010); bandola player\, Mafer Bandola (LADAMA); and drummer\, Adolfo Herrera (Latin Grammy Nominee). \nAvaialble showtimes: 2:00 pm\, 5:00 pm\, 8:00 pm \nEVENT DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE VISIT MIAMI NEW DRAMA’S WEBSITE FOR EXACT DATE AND TIME AVAILABILITY. URL:https://mdpl.org/event/miami-new-drama-presents-papa-cuatro/2023-08-13/ LOCATION:Colony Theater\, 1040 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mdpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Papa-Cuatro-Miami-New-Drama-Pictured-L-R_-Adolfo-Herrera-Mafer-Bandola-Miguel-Siso-Mariaca-Semprun-Eduardo-Betancourt-Photo-by_-Chris-Crass.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T230000 DTSTAMP:20240328T072838 CREATED:20230126T154201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T154201Z UID:10005406-1681329600-1681340400@mdpl.org SUMMARY:ETIENNE CHARLES & TRACES | 5th Annual Faena Jazz Series at Faena Theater DESCRIPTION:Trinidad-born trumpet player Etienne Charles is a performer\, composer\, and storyteller\, who is continuously searching for untold stories and sounds with which to tell them. \n5th Annual Faena Jazz Series at Faena Theater\nFAENA THEATER ● EXPERIENTIAL\, MUSIC & DANCE\, NIGHTLIFE\, PERFORMANCE \nSEVEN WEDNESDAY CONCERTS FROM JANUARY – JUNE 2023 \nFaena Live is thrilled to welcome the return of the annual Faena Jazz Series for its fifth year.  In keeping with Faena’s commitment to delivering unparalleled offerings and experiences\, Faena Jazz series is once again\, curated and produced by Grammy-nominated producer Rachel Faro. Jazz lovers from South Florida and beyond are invited to enjoy the sounds of great jazz at the intimate and glamorous Faena Theater at Faena Hotel Miami Beach. \nPresenting today’s greatest emerging and established jazz artists since 2014\, this is the place to enjoy jazz in an intimate setting. Our 2023 lineup is particularly fascinating with superstar players such as Al Di Meola\, emerging superstars such as Laufey\, a strong showing of woman artists in March\, Woman’s History Month\, including the latest winner of the Sarah Vaughn Vocal Jazz Competition\, and musical tributes to the music of New Orleans and the Sephardic communities of Spain and South America. \nThe series kicks off on January 25th with a performance by guitarist Al Di Meola and closes on June 17th with NEA Jazz Master and New Orleans icon Chief Donald Harrison. URL:https://mdpl.org/event/etienne-charles-traces-5th-annual-faena-jazz-series-at-faena-theater/ LOCATION:Faena Theater\, 3201 Collins Ave\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33140\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mdpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jazz-Series-2023_Posts6_0.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T072838 CREATED:20221001T151047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T151047Z UID:10004350-1664733600-1664744400@mdpl.org SUMMARY:ZUNZUN CHILDREN'S THEATER: INSECTOS Y BICHARRACOS DESCRIPTION:The 2022-23 Arts in the Parks series launches with this free performance of “Insectos y Bicharracos.”. A Spanish language children’s theater delightful who-done-it\, featuring the mysterious disappearance of a delicious tart\, and a party full of musicians and colorful costumed insects. The producer\, Rita Rosa Ruesga\, is a four-time Grammy award nominee who has reached thousands of children with musical projects for young audiences across Latin America\, the Caribbean\, the USA and beyond. Rita has produced several recordings of children’s music\, for which she has received international acclaim\, and has worked with such renowned artists as Celia Cruz and Ricky Martin\, and others. Produced by Rhythm Foundation and FUNDarte\, as part of City of Miami Beach Arts in the Parks series. This program is in Spanish\, but the story can be easily followed by speakers of any language\, and is appropriate for audiences of all ages. Food & beverage are available for purchase at the show. The Bandshell is an open air covered venue\, all programs are rain or shine. Any questions? info@miamibeachbandshell.com URL:https://mdpl.org/event/zunzun-childrens-theater-insectos-y-bicharracos/ LOCATION:Miami Beach Bandshell\, 7275 Collins Avenue\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33141\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mdpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-10-01-110923.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T230000 DTSTAMP:20240328T072838 CREATED:20220527T204726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T204726Z UID:10004299-1655668800-1655679600@mdpl.org SUMMARY:The Juneteenth Experience 2022 DESCRIPTION:Hued Songs presents The Juneteenth Experience\, a multidisciplinary\, immersive performance of our American Holiday\, Juneteenth – past\, present\, and future. Celebrating Freedom\, Black artists\, Black culture\, Black community\, and Black Miami. \nThe performance includes a diverse cast of artists ranging from spoken word to dance and helmed by a powerful\, creative team that includes: Kunya Rowley\, Michelle Grant Murray\, Darius Daughtry\, Eric Nelson\, Melissa Cobblah Gutierrez\, Wilkie Ferguson III\, Joseph Cloud \nThis performance is made possible with support from The Knight Foundation\, The National Endowment for the Arts\, and The Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs. URL:https://mdpl.org/event/the-juneteenth-experience-2022/ LOCATION:Miami Beach Bandshell\, 7275 Collins Avenue\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33141\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music,Live Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mdpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-27-164607.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T072838 CREATED:20231007T202258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T202258Z UID:10003785-1654441200-1654448400@mdpl.org SUMMARY:The Cuban Vote: A Very Miami Romantic Comedy DESCRIPTION:In Miami politics\, anything can happen\, and it does.\n\n\nThe heir apparent to a Miami political dynasty\, Carolina Clarens\, is the seemingly perfect candidate to be the next mayor. The only problem is…nobody likes her. Why? She’s an arrogantly honest candidate whose scorched earth style rattles the city’s political power players. She is tanking in the polls. Enter Alex\, the slick D.C. political consultant tasked with smoothing out her edges and getting her the unpredictable Cuban Vote. \nBased on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew\, The Cuban Vote draws you into the middle of Carolina and Alex’s quest for the Miami Mayorship…and each other. A romantic political comedy that can only happen in Miami\, turns into tremendo arroz con mango and all for the coveted Cuban vote. They say all is fair in love and war\, but nothing is fair in love and politics. A world-premiere play by Carmen Pelaez (Rum and Coke\, Miami New Drama’s 7 Deadly Sins\, Fake)\, directed by Loretta Greco (New York premieres of The Story\, Lackawanna Blues\, Two Sisters and a Piano – The Public/NYSF). URL:https://mdpl.org/event/the-cuban-vote-a-very-miami-romantic-comedy/2022-06-05/ LOCATION:Colony Theater\, 1040 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mdpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NEW-TCV-Poster-Extension-June-5.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR