Stories written by Nicolle Ugarizza

‘All Kids Included Family Arts Festival’ scheduled on May 4

South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding and support from The Children’s Trust, present the seventh annual free“All Kids Included Family Arts Festival — Magical Me!” for children and families of all abilities on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at SMDCAC, 10950 [...]

SMDCAC to present touring production of A Chorus Line

SMDCAC to present touring production of A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line is back on tour with an all new production. A Chorus Line comes to South Miami- Dade Cultural Arts Center (10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay) on Sunday, Mar. 17, [...]

NYC’s Birdland Big Band scheduled to perform at SMDCAC on Feb. 17

NYC’s Birdland Big Band scheduled to perform at SMDCAC on Feb. 17

  Straight from the jazz mecca of New York City and the famous jazz club bearing its name, the Birdland Big Band, directed by the acclaimed drummer Tommy Igoe, presents “Live at Birdland” at South Miami- Dade Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45-$25, but a select number of [...]

René Marie to perform at SMDCAC Cabaret Series

René Marie to perform at SMDCAC Cabaret Series

René Marie is an award-winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel. She is a fierce independent songstress who started her career in her 40s. Her show, called “Experiment In Truth,” comes to South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) on Friday, Jan. 25, at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 26, at 8:30 [...]

SMDCAC Cabaret Series to present ‘Broadway Songbook,’ Dec. 28-29

The District Stage Company presents “Broadway Songbook” on Friday, Dec. 28, at 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 29, at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) in Cutler Bay. Be prepared to be inspired, spending an evening with Miami’s own Broadway stars Andy Señor and Henry Gainza singing songs [...]

SMDCAC presents Seraphic Fire’s ‘Candlelight Christmas Concert’

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South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) presents “Silent Night: Seraphic Fire’s Candlelight Christmas Concert” on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. SMDCAC is located at 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay. Tickets are $30-$15. For tickets the public should visit online at <www.smdcac. org> or call 786-573-5300. Free parking is available. This is a [...]

Pedro Alfonso and Siempre Flamenco to perform at SMDCAC in November

Virtuoso Cuban musician Pedro Alfonso — who has played with the likes of Gloria Estefan, Shakira and Juanes — and Siempre Flamenco, an acclaimed South Florida-based group of flamenco musicians and dancers, perform at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) during the month of November as part of the center’s new “Cabaret Series” sponsored by [...]

SMDCAC preparing to embark on 2012-13 season of performances

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After successfully introducing a brand-new performing arts facility to the South Miami- Dade community in October 2011 and presenting its first full season, the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) embarks on its second season of performances. An outstanding lineup of presentations is planned for 2012-13, showcasing a diverse set of artists and performing art [...]

Free Black Violin concert set at SMDCAC, Jan. 15

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South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) in Cutler Bay and CultureShockMiami.com present Black Violin, a free concert on Sunday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., sponsored in part by TD Bank. Students, ages 13-22, may get tickets through www.cultureshockmiami.com. The general public may obtain a voucher to exchange for up to four tickets per person. For information [...]

USAF Reserve Concert Band in free concert at SMDCAC

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South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) and Chamber South present the Band of the United States Air Force Reserve Concert Band in a free performance on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at 8 p.m. sponsored in part by TD Bank. The public may obtain a voucher to exchange for up to four tickets per person. For [...]

Seraphic Fire schedules Dec. 17 Christmas Concert at SMDCAC

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By Nicolle Ugarriza.... Intersecting imagination with tradition, South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) and Seraphic Fire present “O Holy Night, Christmas With Seraphic Fire” on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. Tickets at $25, $15, $10 and $5 are available on CultureShockmiami.com. A $5 discount on orchestra level seats is available for students and seniors. [...]

Miami Youth Ballet to present The Nutcracker at Arts Center

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By Nicolle Ugarriza.... South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) and Miami Youth Ballet present The Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $25. SMDCAC is located at 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay. For tickets the public should call 786-573-5300 and for information visit online [...]

Cultural Arts Center presents ‘A Night in Treme’ on Oct. 21

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By Nicolle Noel Ugarriza.... South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC), 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay, presents “A Night in Treme,” The Musical Majesty of New Orleans on Friday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30, $20, $10 ($5 tickets CultureShockmiami.com), $5 off orchestra level seats for students and seniors. For ticket information [...]

Cultural Arts Center grand opening set Oct. 1 and 2

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By Nicolle Ugarriza.... A new $51 million state-of the- art performing arts venue will be introduced officially to the South Miami-Dade community on Oct. 1 and 2. The much-anticipated South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, located at 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay, opens to the public with two days of spectacular high quality performances [...]