Monday, October 28, 2013

2013-2014 Curriculum Expo


CONGRATULATIONS - AVPA - BRADDOCK THEATRE ARTS

Congratulations are in order for Braddock Theatre Arts once again!

This past Saturday, Braddock Theatre Arts students attended and performed at the District 8 One Act Play Festival at Hialeah Sr. High. 28 schools presented one act plays for adjudication. This is our first performance at the festival since 2007.

Our Braddock students performed a stage adaptation of Gertrude Stein's First Reader and received an Excellent Rating. They did an outstanding job and we were one of only eight schools to receive this rating.

The cast and technical staff for the production included: Samantha Angel-Bello, Katherine Cuevas, Tommy Casparian, Joy Batallan, Damian Soris, Idania Ramos, Ritchie Rodriguez, Raul Martinez, Helen Lopez, Emily Gonzalez, Sheila Pereda, Laura Gomez and Daniel Benitez.

Tommy Casparian was also awarded an All-Star Cast Award for outstanding acting performance work.

Marching Band earns Superior

The Marching Band earned the overall rating of Superior at the district Music Performance Assessment Evaluations that took place in Traz Powell Stadium at Miami Dade College.

They got superior in ensemble music, individual performance, and auxiliary (color guard). They got an excellent in marching, and visual effect.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Jerry Uelsmann @ the Lowe Art Museum, Lecture Series in Photography


Artistry of Youth - Miami Children's Chorus In Concert

When: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Miami Beach Community Church
1620 Drexel Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Admission: General Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Students & Seniors. Tickets can be purchased by calling 305.662.7494 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 305.662.7494 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting or by Email
Witness the artistry of the Miami Children's Chorus as they present MCC alumni Kyle Bielfield, Tenor & Sarah Nicole Batts, Soprano in concert with the MCC ensemble Avanzato. Hear Mr. Bielfield sing songs from his newly released CD. Avanzato will be singing some of the most beautiful music written for treble voices. Come be amazed by the artistry of MCC's youth.
The Miami Children's Chorus is supported in part by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, and Cultural Arts Council.
For more information about the Miami Children's Chorus, and a complete season schedule, visit www.miamichildrenschorus.org
Miami Children's Chorus
1533 Sunset Drive, Suite 215
Coral Gables, FL 33143
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Awards for Incredible Gardens: The Art of Collaged Organic Imagery @ Pinecrest Gardens

Bruno Ferrini, Grade 12, Mr. Hechavarria
CONGRATS ! to student BRUNO FERRINI and teacher Mr. Hechavarria from the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). Brunno’s art work was  accepted in the "Art of Collaged Organic Imagery @ Pinecrest Gardens Exhibition"

 Mr. Ferrini (12 Grade) will receive an Award of Distinction and Excellence for “ Incredible Gardens” The Art of Collaged Organic Imagery.
 
The ceremony, Thursday-October 17, from 6-8 pm.  The celebrations will feature music by Steel Drum Band students from Oak Grove Elementary and refreshments by DAE. The Incredible Gardens show is on view now through October 18 @ the beautiful Pinecrest Gardens.  Exhibition is sponsored by Pinecrest Gardens and Dade Art Educators Association. The event is free and open to the public."

Friday, October 4, 2013

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida opens the 2013-2014 Season with 2 fantastic ballets!

 
October 12 & 13, 2013. Broward Center for the Performing Arts
October 19 & 20, 2013. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
 
When and Where:
October 12 & 13, 2013
Broward Center for the Performing Arts,
201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
October 19 & 20, 2013
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center,
3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura, FL 33180

Admission:
For more information regarding any of the season's shows, visit www.artsballettheatre.org

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Miami City Ballet *Opening Night 2013-2014 Season Kickoff Party!*

Friday, October 18, at the Adrienne Arsht Center
6:30pm Red-Carpet Reception
8:00pm Performance

Miami City Ballet will be kicking off another extraordinary season of ballet in true Miami style. The outdoor plaza of the Adrienne Arsht Center will be abuzz with a live DJ, signature cocktails, and photo-ops with dancers in full-costume. Join us from 6:30-8:00pm to strut down the red-carpet, pose for the paparazzi, and get ready another year of ballet with "one of America's most beloved dance companies."

The Season Kickoff Celebration is FREE with your ticket to the opening night (Friday, October 18) performance of Program I: First Ventures. buy-button.gif
 
 
SCHEDULED DATES
 
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 NE Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL

October 18-20, 2013
Friday, October 18 at 8pm
Saturday, October 19 at 8pm
Sunday, October 20 at 2pm
  Broward Center
201 S.W. Fifth Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

October 25-27, 2013
Friday, October 25 at 8pm
Saturday, October 26 at 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, October 27 at 2pm
  Kravis Center
701 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL

November 15-17, 2013
Friday, November 15 at 8pm
Saturday, November 16 at 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, November 17 at 1pm

Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center & Creation Art Center present "In Search Of Benimy"

When:
Opening reception - Friday, October 4, 2013, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Lecture by Anelys Alvarez MA - Thursday, October 10, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
On view from October 4 through 25, 2013
 
Where:
Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center / Peña's Gallery
111 SW 5th Avenue, Miami, FL 33130. Ph: 305.549.7199