Dade Heritage Days 2011
March 1 – April 17, 2011: Dade Heritage Days is orchestrated by the non-profit Dade Heritage Trust as a grand celebration of historic places throughout Miami-Dade County. Thanks to the cooperation of many organizations, local governments, businesses and volunteers, Dade Heritage Days encourages a sense of unity and pride in our community. Dade Heritage Days offers visitors and residents alike a chance to see Miami “up close and personal.”
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Important Correction: The Redland Riot event on April 2nd, below, is a self-guided tour and the cost is $10 per car team.
ONGOING EVENTS
Dade Heritage Trust’s Student and Teacher Art and Photo Contest Exhibition
March 10-31
HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami
Dade Heritage Trust, Miami-Dade Public Schools and History Miami have partnered to sponsor an exhibition of student and teacher artwork inspired by Miami Mid-Century and other historic architectural traditions. The exhibition runs from March 10th through March 31st. On display will be the entries for the second annual Dade Heritage Days Student and Teacher Art and Photo Contest, depicting Miami’s historic landmarks. Monday CLOSED, Tuesday - Friday 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 pm. Museum admission: Adults $8, Seniors and Students $7, Children (6-12) $5, Children under 6 Free.
Art Deco Architectural Guided Walking Tour
Daily at 10:00 a.m., except Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Art Deco Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Local historians and architects will provide a look into South Beach’s Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival and MiMo historic architecture. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students with school ID, free for Miami Design Preservation League members and children under 12. For more info call 305-763-8026 or visit www.mdpl.org
The Biltmore Hotel Historic Tours
Every Sunday, 1:30, 2:30 p.m.
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
Tour Coral Gables’ 1926 “Crown Jewel” with a Dade Heritage Trust Biltmore docent. Ask about the “Roaring ‘20s” speakeasy. Meet in the hotel lobby. FREE. Call Judy Pruitt at
305-443-9793 for more info. Special tours can be arranged for a fee.
Biscayne National Park Canoe Trip
Tuesdays and Saturdays from March 1 thru April 16, 9:00
a.m.
Biscayne National Park
Look for crocodiles and manatees on a 3-hour journey over seagrass beds and along the mangrove-fringed shoreline. Provide your own boat, or rent one at a discounted rate. For canoe rentals call 305-230-1100. Reservations suggested: 305-230-7275. Kid Friendly. Fee for rental, otherwise no charge. Visit www.nps.gov/bisc/ for more info.
HM-69 Nike Missile Base Site Tour
March 1-31, Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Daniel Beard Center, Everglades National Park
40001 State Road 9336, Homestead
Step into the Cold War past for a tour of the National Register Listed HM-69 Nike Missile Base inside of Everglades National Park where the U.S. Army defended the Nation from the threat of Soviet as well as Cuban attack. Free with $10 Park Admission. For more info, call
305-242-7700 or visit www.nps.gov/ever.
Vintage Everglades Exhibit Ernest Coe Visitor Center
March-April, Daily
Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336,
Homestead
This exhibit celebrates the people and events that formed and molded the Everglades into the most unique national park in United States, including the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs and the Civilian Conservation Corps, as well as many others. Their legacies live on through silent film, historic photos and memorabilia. FREE. For more info call 305-242-7700 or visit www.nps.gov/ever.
Vintage Everglades Program
March 1-31, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays at 1:30pm
Royal Palm Visitor Center, Everglades National Park
40001 State Road 9336, Homestead
Step back in time with an Everglades legend to experience the passion, greed, beauty and opportunity of the epic struggle to preserve the Everglades. Free with $10 Park Admission. For more info call 305-242-7700 or visit www.nps.gov/ever.
Contemporary Arts Project (CAP)
March-April
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami
From sculptor Alexander Stirling Calder, who created the striking figures that adorn the barge, to painters John Singer Sargent and Gari Melchers, who were extended house guests of James Deering’s, Vizcaya has been a source of inspiration to artists since its very inception. Through the Contemporary Arts Project (CAP), Vizcaya continues Deering’s patronage by reaching out to the artistic community—both locally and nationally—to offer artists the opportunity to explore our resources and interpret them in new ways. Each year two artists are invited by an advisory committee to immerse themselves in Vizcaya’s grounds and collections and create work in response to that experience. Admission: $10 for Vizcaya members, seniors, and students with ID, $15 general public.
Archetype Vizcaya: A commission by Ernesto Oroza
March
4 – May 1, 2011
Vizcaya Museum and
Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami
Experience the highly anticipated return of CAP with Archetype Vizcaya by interdisciplinary artist and designer, Ernesto Oroza. The artist’s project for CAP provides Vizcaya’s visitors with a new tool to explore the Main House: a map of normally invisible things that reflects the artist’s perspective on Vizcaya and its collections. Using contemporary approaches and theories of design, Oroza virtually re-organizes the objects and spaces of the museum. The maps are meant to be taken home and used as decorative elements or in any way visitors may choose: an idea of Vizcaya to take home and play with. A video library of amateur videos of Vizcaya found on the internet by Oroza, further explores how Vizcaya is appropriated, reinvented, and taken home. Admission: $10 for Vizcaya members, seniors, and students with ID, $15 general public.
Biscayne Boulevard Tour Sponsored by MiMo Biscayne Association
March 4, 6, 12 & 13, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 5, 2:00 p.m.
Vagabound Motel, 7391 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
The 30-40 minute walking tour begins at the Vagabond Motel, 7301 Biscayne Boulevard, starting with the story of the Coppertone sign and an explanation of Art Deco and Mid-century Modern architectural styles illustrated with examples of hotels, motels, commercial buildings and apartments in both styles. The walk passes by buildings by Robert Swartburg, Igor Polevitzky, Norman Giller and Joseph J. de Britta, including his home and studio from 1938 through the early 50’s. Tour concludes at the riverside terrace of the Red Light restaurant at Motel Blu (formerly Gold Dust) for a 20 minute lecture on the Hugh Heffner and Miami’s Playboy Club along with a brief presentation on 1950’s songstress Roberta Sherwood, a local resident. Cost is $10 per person, cash or checks only. For more information contact
Antolin Carbonell at antolingarciacarbonell@gmail.com
Tour will be offered during MiMo Madness on Friday March 4, Saturday March 5, and Sunday March 6 at 10:30 AM. On Saturday, March 5 only, also at 2:00PM.
Tour will be offered during Meet MiMo weekend on Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13 at 10:30 AM
Day Out with Thomas
Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6, March 12 & 13,
and March 19 & 20
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
12450 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami
Thomas the Train tours the country each year and will be returning to the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, adjacent to Zoo Miami on the weekends of March 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20. Accompanying the Thomas event will be quality cultural folk music for young and old alike. For more info call 305-253-0063; www.gcrm.org
Guided Tour of The Kampong
March 4, 9, 19, April 9 & 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden
4013 Douglas Road, Coconut Grove
Enter the gates of this hidden oasis in metropolitan Miami. See the sausage tree, named for its pendulous fruit hanging from ropelike stalks. Stand dwarfed by hundred-year-old baobab from Tanzania that weighs almost 50 tons. Drink in the haunting fragrance of plants prized by the perfume industry. See the vibrant magenta blossoms of the pink trumpet tree as they color the horizon. Touch the hard hexagonal projections on the skin of the jackfruit, the world’s largest tree fruit, or the feathery foliage of the canary yellow Royal Poinciana from Guyana. Discover the place that the “Columbus of American Horticulture” called home. Reservations required, call 305-442-7169. $20 for adults; $15 for seniors 62 and over and for students with ID; $10 for children 4-12 yrs.; free for children 3 and under accompanied by an adult. Visit ntbg.org/gardens/kampong.php for info.
Family Fun Day
Every Second Saturday, April 9 and May 14, Noon-5:00p.m.
History Miami,
101 C West Flagler St, Miami
Join us every second Saturday of the month for FREE family activities and tours at History Miami. On April 9, we will be exploring the wonders of the Miami Circle, and on May 14, we will be looking at Sunshine State Souvenirs. FREE. For more info call 305-375-1492 or visit www.historymiami.org
Moonlight Garden Tours
Wednesdays:
March 16 & April 20, 2011
Thursdays:
March 17 & April 21, 2011
Guided
tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue at intervals throughout the evening
Vizcaya Museum and
Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami
Join us for this favorite visitor experience—a rare opportunity to see Vizcaya’s gardens by moonlight. Enjoy live music before or after strolling through the gardens and learning more about them. Wine and light refreshments will be available for purchase. Not all areas of the gardens are wheelchair accessible. Tickets $15; $10 for Members, Students and Seniors; available onsite only from 6:00–8:00p.m. on the evening of the program.
MARCH
Coral Gables Waterway Boat Tours
Saturday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
(Note the Sat. March 5th date has been cancelled due do forecasted poor weather)
Dinner Key Marina, Coconut Grove.
Enjoy a special boat ride up the scenic Coral Gables Waterways with local experts history, geology, architecture and marine life. Watch for manatees, learn how the canals were created, and see the beautiful homes and bridges along the way. Refreshments will be available or pack your own. Wear comfortable clothing. Space is limited. Advance reservations and payment required. Members $44, Non-Members $49, Children $25. For reservations and information, visit www.WaterwayRenaissance.org/Tours.
The Villagers 2011 Garden Tour “Private Gardens of Old Cutler”
Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This always popular tour will feature several outstanding gardens in the Old Cutler area of Coral Gables. Advance ticket sales are $25 or $30 at the door the day of the tour. Tour begins at 5495 Hammock Drive. Remit checks, made out to The Villagers, Inc. before February 23rd to The Villagers Inc., PO Box 141843, Coral Gables, FL 33114 or call (305) 661-2560 or (305) 235-3008 for more information.
MiMo Madness
Saturday, March 5th, 2011,
Biscayne Blvd from NE 66th St to NE 72nd St, Miami
The MIMO Biscayne Association presents its 4th annual MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District's open air street festival. MiMo Madness is a full day of live music, performers, vendors, food, antique & muscle cars and many surprises. This year’s theme showcases fresh renditions of vaudeville acts from the past. Whether it’s mixing clowning with performance art or experimenting with punk cabaret, the result is a bold, vibrant public theatre. Enjoy an exciting day of performances, children’s activities and engaging events.
For more info call 305-609-4288.
Starlight Movie Classics The Barnacle Historic State Park
Sunday, March 6, 6:00 p.m.
3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
Watch a movie classic on the lawn of The Barnacle, built in 1891 by Commodore Munroe, while feasting on your own picnic with friends and family. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Movie begins at 7:00 p.m. No admittance after 7:15. Four tickets free twice a year with membership.
Call 305-442-6866 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/TheBarnacle for more info.
Marion Manley: Miami’s First Female Architect
Lecture and Open House
Sunday, March 6, 2:00 p.m.
1185 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables
The Miami Friends Meeting (Quakers) will open the doors of their Meetinghouse, designed by Marion Manley, to the public for a lecture by Carie Penabad, co-author of Marion Manley: Miami’s First Woman Architect. This newly published book is a definitive book on Manley’s work. Copies for purchase and signing will be available. The lecture will be followed by refreshments. A map and directions will be given out at the lecture for an open house of the Scott residence, also designed by Manley in Palmetto Bay. Lecture and Open house are FREE. Call 305-667-6779 for more information. www.miamifriends.org Sponsored by Miami Friends Meeting and Dade Heritage Trust.
Ancient Spanish Monastery Guided Tours
Monday-Friday, March 7-11, 1:00 p.m.
16711 W. Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach
Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful cloisters and monastery originally built in 1141 in Sacramenia, Spain. Brought to America in 1925 by millionaire William Hearst, the structure was relocated to Miami in 1952 as a tourist attraction. A brief presentation on this National Register site is given during the tour. Light refreshments served. Admission: $9 per person. Call 305-945-1461 for reservations.
Dade Heritage Trust’s Student and Teacher Art and Photo Contest Exhibit Opening Reception
Thursday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami
Dade Heritage Trust, Miami-Dade Public Schools and History Miami have partnered to sponsor an exhibition of student and teacher artwork inspired by Miami Mid-Century and other historic architectural traditions. On display will be the entries for the Annual Dade Heritage Days Student and Teacher Art and Photo Contest, depicting Miami’s historic landmarks. FREE. For more info, call 305-359-9572 or e-mail info@dadeheritagetrust.org
William Jennings Bryan Museums Magnet School Tour and Exhibition
Thursday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
1201 NE 125th St, North Miami
Tour the 1928 William Jennings Bryan Elementary School with student docents and learn about this National Register building’s history, architecture and WPA fountain. An exhibition of artwork inspired by the architecture of the school as well as MiMo (Miami Mid-Century Modern) architecture will be highlighted. Discover how the Museums Magnet Schools’ philosophy encourages students to explore historic structures and understand the importance of preservation. FREE. For more information call 305-891-0602.
Barnacle under Moonlight
Friday, March 11, 6:00 p.m.
The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
Enjoy a concert on the lawn of The Barnacle Historic State Park. Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the evening as Grant Livingston, Miami’s Historian in Song entertains on the grounds of The Barnacle, built in 1891 by Commodore Ralph Munroe. No pets. $7 per person for those age 10 and over; $3 for ages 6-9. Call 305-442-6866 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/TheBarnacle for more info.
“Meet MiMo”: Dade Heritage Trust’s Conference on Miami Modern Architecture
Friday and Saturday, March 11-12
Eden Roc Hotel
4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Dade Heritage Trust’s 2011 “Meet MiMo” Conference will feature national and local experts on Mid-Century Modern architecture. A “Living Legends” luncheon will honor renowned architects of this era, including Alfred Browning Parker, famous for his innovative residential designs, Hilario Candela, who designed the Miami Marine Stadium; Enrique Gutierrez, who designed the historic Bacardi Building on Biscayne, and Jan Hochstim, whose academic work fostered an appreciation for Florida Modernism. Highlights include a Bacardi reception, a boat tour of the Marine Stadium, a house tour of iconic Modernist homes, and walking tours of the Morris Lapidus Historic District along Collins on Miami Beach, Lincoln Road, North Beach, Bay Harbor Islands, MiMo Biscayne Historic District and the University of Miami’s Modernist structures. Advance registration and payment required. For more info and to register call 305-358-9572 or visit www.dadeheritagetrust.org
Native Plant Day
Saturday, March 12, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Elaine Gordon Enchanted Forest Park,
1725 NE 135th St., North Miami
Dade Chapter Florida Native Plant Society’s long-cherished event held each March to celebrate the benefits of South Florida’s native plants. Speakers and displays will help answer all your questions about the plants which have been present in our area since before the time of Ponce de Leon, whether you are a beginner or an expert. Throughout the day there will be demonstrations about planting, landscape techniques, attracting butterflies and wildlife, along with native plant sales where everything from trees to wildflowers will be available for you to purchase and take home. Admission is FREE.
Secrets of Coconut Grove Walk
Saturday, March 12, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive,
Coconut Grove
Discover the charming history and hidden secrets of one of Miami’s original settlements, Cocoanut Grove as you walk with HistoryMiami historian Dr. Paul George. Visit significant sites such as the Peacock Inn, Millionaire’s Row, and The Barnacle, the preserved home of Commodore Ralph Munroe. Advance reservations suggested.
HistoryMiami members $20; non-members $25. For reservations and info call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org, or visit www.historymiami.org.
Stiltsville, Key Biscayne & Cape Florida Lighthouse Boat Tour
Sunday, March 13, 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Bayside Market
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
Voted best tour, Miami New Times. Enjoy this beautiful boat trip with HistoryMiami historian Dr. Paul George to one of Miami’s hidden gems---Stiltsville, a remnant community of seven houses perched on stilts in the middle of the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay. Advance reservations and payment required. For reservations and more information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Also visit www.historymiami.org. Admission: HistoryMiami members $44, non-members $49, children $25.
Yearly Miami Memorabilia Display Honoring Dade Heritage Days
Monday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Central Christian Church, 222 Menores Ave, Coral Gables
Open to the public with free admission, the club members showcase their personal collection of historic Miami memorabilia. For more info call 305-757-1016 or email sbramson@bellsouth.net.
Dade Heritage Trust’s Women’s History Luncheon
Monday, March 14, 12:00 noon
Legion Memorial Park, 6447 NE 7th Ave, Miami
The African American Committee of Dade Heritage Trust invites you to attend its 13th Annual Women’s History Luncheon to benefit the historic Miami City Cemetery Commemorative Service and Youth Talent on Parade Program. The honorees are pioneer women who are buried in the Miami City Cemetery. This year’s honorees will be Wilhelmenia Jennings, Rosa Lee Kitchell, Hildred Caroline Burnside Roberts, Victoria Empress Flowers Humes, and Marie Payne Rolle. Come and enjoy an original presentation about these women, written by Leome Culmer and entitled Voices from the Graves of the Miami City Cemetery. Donations are $30; make checks payable to African American Committee of DHT. For more info, call 305-638-5800.
Elliott Key & Boca Chita Eco Boat Adventure
Saturday, March 19, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
History Miami, 101 W. Flagler St, Miami
Enjoy a close-up view of Elliott Key from the water and then choose to go ashore at Boca Chita, or stay with the boat and go snorkeling for an hour at a wreck. Relax in an air-conditioned luxury coach with HistoryMiami eco historian Frank Schena to Biscayne National Park and embark on a 3-hour boat tour of Elliott Key and Boca Chita. Advance reservation and payment required. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members $59, Non-Members $64. For reservations and info call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Also visit www.historymiami.org for information.
Archaeology Fair at the Deering Estate
Saturday, March 19, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue,
Palmetto Bay
Come out and Explore. Learn about the history and prehistory of South Florida through displays, talks, and tours. Event is free with standard admission to the Deering Estate. For more info call 305-246-1668 ext. 233 or visit www.deeringestate.org
Mission 66 and Mid-Century Modern
Saturday, March 19, 2:00 p.m.
Flamingo Visitor Center, Everglades National Park
40001 State Road 9336, Homestead FL 33034
Explore the colorful Mid-20th Century architectural history of the Flamingo Development in Everglades National Park and the park’s efforts to understand and preserve its Modernist legacy while modernizing for the 21st Century with Park Cultural Resource Manager Melissa Memory. Free with $10 Park Admission. For more info call 305-242-7700 or 305-242-7755 or visit www.nps.gov/ever
Tour of Miami Beach Gardens
Saturday, March 19, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden,
200 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
Miami Beach Botanical Garden’s 10th annual tour of private, residential gardens in Miami Beach - waterfront estates to urban terraces. Showcasing historic homes and gardens. For more information and reservations call 305-673-7256, ext 201. www.mbgarden.org
Beautiful Biscayne — Full Moon “Meet the Artist” Reception
Photography
by Thomas M. Strom
Saturday, March 19, 7:00 p.m. -
9:00 p.m.
Biscayne National Park
Tom Strom has served as Biscayne National Park’s staff photographer for over five years. His images capture both the spectacular and the commonplace in intriguing ways. Show open daily March 4 through June 5, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more info call 305-230-7275 or visit www.nps.gov/bisc/.
Wine and Cheese at the Miami Springs Historical Museum
Saturday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Miami Springs Historical Museum,
26 Westward Drive, Miami
Springs, FL
Come sip wine from glasses of airlines that no longer fly our skies while surrounded by history. Enjoy a unique glimpse into Miami’s past. No matter what your level of expertise on Miami history you will learn something new about early airline history, aviation pioneer Glenn Hammond Curtiss, and the history of Miami Springs, Hialeah, and Opa-Locka. Also enjoy our display of Airline Uniforms during March 15 to April 15. Adults $10, Seniors $5. For further info call 305-887-2973
Little Havana Cuban Cuisine & Culture Walk
Sunday, March 20, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Torch Monument across the street from Nuevo
Siglo Market
1305 SW 8th St., Miami
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture with HistoryMiami tour guide Pepe Menendez. Walk through this dynamic neighborhood as you taste samples of delicious food and coffee. Visit the monuments, a botanica, and glimpse inside a cigar factory that employs hand rollers. Reservations suggested. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members $20, Non-Members $25. For reservations and information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Also visit www.historymiami.org for info.
Meeting of the Dade Chapter Florida Native Plant Society
Tuesday, March 22, 7:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Pinecrest Gardens, 1100 Red Rd, Miami
Chuck McCartney, fourth generation South Floridian, whose special interest is our native orchid and wildflower populations will present “Splish-Splash: A look at south Florida’s Aquatic and Wetland Plants.” From the Everglades to the Big Cypress and to places in between, get ready to see some spectacular photography as Chuck takes us on a journey to look at the showiest flowers of our area’s renowned subtropical freshwater wetlands as we celebrate world Water Day. Plant raffle after the program. Admission is FREE. For more information call 786-340-7914 or visit www.dade.fnpschapters.org.
Dade Heritage Trust’s “Antique & Vintage Show and Tell”
Wednesday, March 23, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dade Heritage Trust, 190 SE 12th Terrace, Miami
Bring your favorite heirloom, garage sale find or Mid-Century vintage piece for evaluation with Art and Antique Appraiser Tara Finley of Anubis Appraisal & Estate Services, Inc., who will also talk about how to identify your hidden treasures. Tour the 1905 original clinic of Dr. James Jackson, now the headquarters of Dade Heritage Trust, Miami’s largest nonprofit historic preservation organization. Refreshments served. Admission is FREE. $10 donation per item evaluated. RSVP to 305-358-9572 or email info@dadeheritagetrust.org
Secrets of Courtroom 6-1
Thursday, March 24, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St, Downtown Miami
Join HistoryMiami historian Dr. Paul George and 11th Circuit Court historian Judge Scott Silverman for a tour inside the newly restored Miami-Dade County Courthouse 6-1. Within these walls Guiseppe Zangara was convicted of trying to assassinate Franklin Roosevelt and Al Capone faced justice for tax evasion. Advance reservations and payment required. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members $20, Non-Members $25. For reservations and information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Visit www.historymiami.org for information.
Shenandoah Middle School Museums Magnet Tour and Exhibition
Friday,
March 25, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1950
SW 19th St, Miami
Tour the 1940 historic building with student docents and learn about the history, architecture and WPA structure. An exhibition of artwork inspired by the architecture of the school as well as MiMo (Miami Mid-Century Modern) architecture will be highlighted. Discover how the Museums Magnet Schools' philosophy encourages students to explore historic structures and understand the importance of preservation. FREE. For more information call 305-891-0602.
Centennial Bonnet House and Gardens Eco Coach
Saturday, March 26, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St, Downtown Miami
HistoryMiami eco-historian Frank Schena leads you on this coach trip to one of the country’s most endangered sites – the Bonnet House. The house, owned by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, is full of delightful decorative elements and personal treasures. Bring your picnic lunch. Advance reservations and payment required. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members & Ft. Lauderdale Historical Society Members $44, Non-Members $49. Bonnet House admission included. For reservations and information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Visit www.historymiami.org.
Taste of Palm Grove
Saturday, March 26, 3:00 p.m.
565 NE 66th Street, the home of Bob Powers
A walking tour of the City of Miami’s largest historic district led by Palm Grove resident Bob Powers and Miami-Dade County Historic Preservation Chief Kathleen Slesnick Kauffman. The location is the Upper East Side of Miami just west of Biscayne Boulevard’s MiMo District. See the diverse styles of Miami homes in vernacular, Mediterranean, Art Deco and MiMo architecture. Step inside a few of the neighborhood’s favorite interiors. Sponsored by the Palm Grove Neighborhood Association. Wear comfortable shoes for this 1-mile walking tour. Admission: $20 per person, food and beverage will be served.
Limited reservations call Bob Powers at 305-299-0052.
Centennial Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal Boat Tour
Sunday, March 27, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Riverfront, Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale
Celebrate Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial with a cruise along the beautiful New River, with HistoryMiami historian Dr. Paul George. View the site of two forts from which the city derives its name, as well as the Middle River, Birch State Park and Bonnet House. Advance reservations and payment required. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members & Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Members $44, Non-Members $49. For reservations and information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Visit www.historymiami.org for information.
Old Time Dance
Sunday, March 27, 6:00 p.m.
The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
Kick up your heels as Keeping It Reel plays traditional American music while Lou Dow calls the dance steps in the Micco Pavilion on the grounds of The Barnacle, built by Ralph Munroe in 1891. Dance instruction for these traditional American folk dances is included. Dances such as circles, squares, contras and waltzes were all the rage in the 1800s, so come on out and dance like it’s 1891! Admission: $10 per person (10 years and older). Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Dance instructions at 6:30. Dance from 7-10pm. Call 305-442-6866 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/TheBarnacle for more info.
5th Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay
Sunday, March 27, 11 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue,
Palmetto Bay
The Annual Deering Seafood Festival offers Island themed all-day live entertainment, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, fresh Florida seafood served up by local restaurants and caterers, a Li’l Shrimp Kids Zone with interactive arts, crafts and recreational activities for children, an Artist Village featuring local artists and artisan crafters and guided tours of the historic Deering Estate at Cutler. Admission: $15 for adults in advance online OR $20 at the gate; $5 for children ages 4-14; children under 4 are FREE. Deering Estate Foundation Members are Free. Admission includes park entrance and all activities excluding food, drink, pontoon boat rides, and rock climbing. For more information call 305-235-1668 ext 263 or visit www.deeringestate.org/pages/seafood-festival-.aspx. Not a Member? Join today! 305-235-1668 ext 263
Artists Mapping Miami – A round table discussion
Wednesday,
March 30, 2011
7:00
p.m., Courtyard
Vizcaya Museum and
Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami
Visitors
are invited to explore the Main House with Oroza’s map from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Miami is a city in constant flux, whose landscape is redefined every few years as a result of waves of immigration, wealth or real estate expansions and contractions. Vizcaya has organized a round table with several artists who explore Miami from different approaches and with different media. Within the frame of Archetype Vizcaya, the artists will briefly present their current projects about Miami and engage in discussion with the public on the geographies of Miami. Artists include Kevin Arrow, Adler Guerrier, Nicolas Lobo, Gean Moreno, Ernesto Oroza, Dinorah de Jesús Rodriguez, Lara Stein Pardo, Cesar Trasobares and others. Moderator: Flaminia Gennari-Santori, Vizcaya’s Deputy Director for Collection and Curatorial Affairs. Tickets $5; free for Members, Seniors and Students with ID.
APRIL
Matheson Hammock Sketching Eco Walk
Saturday, April 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Matheson Hammock Park, 9601 Old Cutler Rd, Miami
Walk with HistoryMiami eco-historian Frank Schena through shady Matheson Hammock and sketch the surroundings, if you wish. Hear about its distant past as an Indian hunting ground and absorb the diversity of flora and fauna that grows there today. Advance reservations suggested. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members $24, Non-Members $25. For reservations and information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Visit www.historymiami.org.
Redland Riot Fruity Tropical History Tour
Saturday, April 2, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cauley Square, US1 at SW 224 St.
A leisurely self-guided automobile tour of Miami’s bountiful countryside, featuring stops along the way at charming, historical sites where you can meet nice people, get some tropical treats and discover the best of the Redland Region. Starting at Cauley Squire at 10 a.m., each car team receives a map and directions for visiting each destination, including Burr’s Berry Farm, Anderson’s Corner, Knaus Berry Farm, the Fruit and Spice Park, Pioneer Guide Hall, R.F. Orchids, the Redland Hotel, the Florida Pioneer Museum, Robert Is Here fruit stand, and Schnebly Redland’s Winery. $10 per CAR TEAM. For more info call 305-439-1376 or visit www.redlandriot.com. Co-sponsored by Dade Heritage Trust.
2011 Miami RiverDay Festival
Saturday, April 2, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lummas Park Historic District, 250 NW North River Dr., Miami
The 15th annual FREE Miami RiverDay Festival celebrates the history and culture of the Miami River. Throughout the day we will be offering free historical boat cruises, re-enactments, children’s activities, environmental education, live music, and much more. FREE. For more info: miamirivercommission.org, miamiriver@bellsouth.net, 305-644-0544.
Cape Florida Historic Lighthouse Tour
Saturday, April 2, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park,
1200 South Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne
The Lighthouse and Keepers house will be open to the general public from 10am until 2pm. Rangers and volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions. Local historian Joan Gill Blank may also be on hand to answer questions and to offer copies of her book for sale, “Key Biscayne: a history of Miami’s Tropical Island and the Cape Florida Lighthouse. The Boaters Grill will be serving fish chowder prepared from an old recipe recorded by a former lighthouse keeper. Admission to the Lighthouse grounds and tower is included in Park Admission: $2 for walk-ins, $4 per car, $8 for vehicles of 8 passengers. For more info call 305-361-5811.
Garden Tour of North Bay Island
Saturday, April 2, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
North Bay Island, JFK Causeway
Take a delightful journey through Old Florida and beyond! The tour, on guard-gated North Bay Island in the beautiful city of North Bay Village, encompasses five waterfront and non-waterfront properties, including an aromatic Perfumed Garden and a spectacular Rose Garden. There will be several workshops during the 4-hour tour, including How to Grow Roses in South Florid a and Landscaping Tips, along with art gallery and antique car displays. Sponsored by the North Bay Village Optimist Club. Admission is $15 (includes refreshments). Proceeds benefit local youth programs. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling Flo Clein at 305-401-3430 or at the North Bay Village Post Office, 1700 Kennedy Causeway. Tickets also available day of the tour at the North Bay Island Guard Gate. Call 305-756-8680 or 305-495-4901 for more information.
Jones Lagoon Adventure
Saturday, April 2 and 16, All-day trip from 8:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
Biscayne National Park
Join a ranger to explore one of the most pristine places in Biscayne National Park, including the homesite of Israel Lafayette “Parson” Jones. The $35 fee coveres round-trip boat transportation to Adams Key and an all-day exploration of Jones Lagoon. Reservations Required,
Experienced Paddlers ONLY. For details and reservations call 305-230-1100
Miami Springs Annual Historical Bus Tour and Miami Springs Historical Museum Tour
Saturday, April 2, 10:00 a.m.
Meet at Grace Lutheran Church
254 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs
Enjoy a bus tour of historic sites in Miami Springs, the homes, bridges, churches and sites built in the 1920s and 1930s and visit the Miami Springs Historical Museum. See places that were the ground start for events that changed the history of aviation and transportation and breathed excitement into the life of early Miami. Take a trip back in time to the genius of Glenn Hammond Curtiss and his many colleagues who determined the destiny of Miami Springs, Hialeah and surrounding areas and who pioneered the beginnings of aviation on land and sea. Ride in the comfort of modern air-conditioned buses with wide-view windows. Meet at Grace Lutheran Church in Miami Springs. $20 per person for the tour. This tour fills up quickly so make your reservations early. Call 305-805-3321 or visit www.miamispringshistoricalsociety.org.
Biscayne to Bacardi Walk
Sunday, April 3, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Latin Café, 2500 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Walk with HistoryMiami historian Dr. Paul George through this downtown Miami neighborhood and view the historic architecture, including Art Deco and classic bungalows. End the tour at the iconic blue and white tiled Bacardi Building, recently designated for historic preservation. Advanced reservations suggested. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members $20, Non-Members $25. For reservations and information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Visit www.historymiami.org.
Miami Springs Historical Society Pioneer Reception
Thursday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.
Miami Springs Woman’s Club,
200 Westward Drive, Miami
Springs
Enjoy hearing amazing guest speaker Charles (Chuck) DeLongchamp, a resident of Miami Springs since 1948, a veteran of the WWII US Army Air Corps, a Curtiss Mansion Board Member, a 50-year member of the Miami Springs Lions Club, and a General Building Contractor whose work encompassed restoring, rebuilding, altering and remodeling many of the Pueblo-style homes in Miami Springs, including the Pueblo Hotel (now Fair Haven Retirement Home). FREE. Call 305-805-3321 or visit www.miamispringshistoricalsociety.org for more information
Barnacle under Moonlight
Friday, April 8, 6:00 p.m.
The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
Enjoy a concert on the lawn of The Barnacle Historic State Park. Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the evening as Solar Dogs take the stage at The Barnacle, built in 1891 by Commodore Ralph Munroe. No pets. $7 per person for those age 10 and over; $3 for ages 6-9. Call 305-442-6866 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/TheBarnacle for more info.
Florida’s Fabulous Hotel Lobbies Coach Tour
Saturday, April 9, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
HistoryMiami, 101 W Flagler St., Miami
Explore some of South Florida’s most beautiful and iconic hotel lobbies with HistoryMiami’s Dr. Paul George. Visit the Bilmore in Coral Gables, then head to Miami Beach to discover the Essex, the Fountainbleau, the Eden Roc, and the Doral. Advance reservations and payment required. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members $44, Non-Members $49. For reservations and information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Visit www.historymiami.org.
Family Fun Day
Saturday, April 9, Noon-5:00p.m.
History Miami
101 C West Flagler St, Miami
Join us every second Saturday of the month for FREE family activities and tours at History Miami. On April 9, we will be exploring the wonders of the Miami Circle, and on May 14, we will be looking at Sunshine State Souvenirs. FREE. For more information call 305-375-1492 or visit www.historymiami.org
Islands of the Bay & Indian Creek Village Boat Tour
Sunday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Enjoy a cruise of Biscayne Bay from Fabulous Indian Creek Village to sizzling South Beach with HistoryMiami’s Dr. Paul George. Along the way, see the sites of homesteading communities Lemon City and Buena Vista, the islands that CHristo wrapped, and the famous hotels along the water. Advance reservations and payment required. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members $44, Non-Members $49, Children $25. For reservations and information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Visit www.historymiami.org.
Commodore’s Birthday Party
Sunday, April 10, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
Commemorate the birthday of Ralph Munroe, Coconut Grove pioneer and founder of Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. A delicious meal and music will be provided on the ground of The Barnacle, Commodore Munroe’s homestead. Advance reservations and payment are required. Admission for reservations received before April 4th: $30 Members; $35 Non-Members; $10 Children under 10. After April 4 and at the Gate: $45; $10 Children under 10. Call 305-442-6866 for reservations and visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/TheBarnacle for more information.
Historic Miami City Cemetery Commemorative Service and Youth Talent on Parade Procession
Sunday, April 10, 3:00 p.m.
Biscayne Park, N.E. 1st Avenue
and 19th Street
The African American Committee of Dade Heritage Trust cordially invites you to attend the 18th Annual Commemorative Service and Youth Talent on Parade program in honor of Miami’s most historic cemetery. Community groups and people of all faiths are invited to participate in this multicultural, multiracial event when London Blackstone, an African American Incorporator of the City of Miami, and Wilhelmenia Jennings and Juanita Price Wilson, members of the African American Committee of Dade Heritage Trust who passed away in 2010, will be remembered. Winners of the Essay Contest on the topic “Why I Am Proud of My Heritage” will be announced. FREE. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 305-638-5800.
Dade Heritage Trust’s Annual Preservation Awards
Monday, April 11, 6:00 p.m.
Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Program begins promptly at 6:30
p.m.
Join Dade Heritage Trust at the magnificently restored, historic Miracle Theatre for the Annual Preservation Awards honoring individuals, organizations, and restoration projects that have excelled in preserving Miami’s historic places. Reception with refreshments will follow the presentation. Dade Heritage Trust members $25, Non-members $35. RSVP to 305-358-9572 or info@dadeheritagetrust.org by April 7th.
Untitled A Performance by Naomi Fisher
Wednesday,
April 13, 2011
6:30
p.m., Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and
Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami
“I have been coming to Vizcaya since I was a child. I have vivid memories of family trips to a
Renaissance festival, of seeing an Isadora Duncan revival dance-company perform in the gardens and of playing in the maze.” Naomi Fisher is a multimedia artist who recurrently explores nature and humankind’s desire to tame it through a combination of live performances, photographs, watercolors and works on paper. Naomi Fisher’s Untitled weaves her personal childhood memories of Vizcaya with fictional narratives in a performance with a group of actors. The public performance will be filmed and developed into a video piece along with photographs and paintings for her upcoming Contemporary Arts Project at Vizcaya which will be on exhibit September 23 to November 20, 2011. Untitled is funded in part by Fisher’s 2008 Knight Foundation Arts Challenge Grant. Tickets $5; free for Members, Seniors and Students with ID.
Leaders, Legends, & Lovelies Ball, presented by Unity Coalition/CoalicionUnida
Thursday, April 14, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Art Deco Welcome Center, 21001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
The Unity Coalition/Coalicion Unida LEADERS, LEGENDS & LOVELIES Ball focuses on celebrating the good, positive, historic and outstanding within the South Florida LGBT community. These exhibits, one-on-one interviews, videos and more make for a wonderful experience. Admission is $50 per person. Advance reservations required. Call 786-291-6982 for more info. Additional lectures and exhibits highlighting the Leaders, Legends, and Lovelies within the South Florida LGBT community and allies run from April 16-26 in the Art Deco Welcome Center. Visit www.unitycoalition.org
Everglades Chokoloskee & Ochopee Eco Coach
Sunday, April 17, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami
Travel in an air-conditioned coach through the Everglades to Smallwood Store, Big Cypress Preserve, Clyde Butcher Gallery and the Everglades Museum with HistoryMiami eco-historian Frank Schena. See alligators and bird life along the way. Bring your picnic lunch. Advanced reservations and payment required. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members $44, Non-Members $49. For reservations and information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Visit www.historymiami.org.
Little Havana Historic Neighborhood Walk
Sunday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Torch Monument across the street from Nuevo
Siglo Market
1305 SW 8th St., Miami
Stroll with HistoryMiami historian Dr. Paul George on this classic tour through one of Miami’s most exiting neighborhoods. Visit Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Boulevard and see the home of Miami’s first mayor. Advanced reservations suggested. Tickets: HistoryMiami Members $20, Non-Members $25. For reservations and information call 305-375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org. Visit www.historymiami.org.
Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 17, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
Enjoy this celebration on the ground of The Barnacle, 19th-century home of Ralph Munroe. As a seaman, civic activist, conservationist and photographer, Commodore Munroe was a man who cherished the national world around him. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and enjoy the day’s music, crafts, and exhibits. Call 305-442-6866 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/TheBarnacle for more info.
An Afternoon of Dance Now!
Sunday, April 17, 3:00 p.m.
Coco Plum Women’s Club, 1375 Sunset Dr., South Miami
Recognized for fierce athleticism, poetic narrative, and world class dancers, Dance Now Miami presents an afternoon of contemporary dance suitable for all ages. The performance will feature Artistic Director, Diego Salterini’s “Drawing Circles,” an homage to MiMo Architecture originally commissioned for Sleepless Night 2007. Admission: $10/$20. For more info contact 305-975-8489, info@dancenowmiami.org, or visit www.dancenowmiami.org.
