The Nutcracker
Presented by Ballet Etudes of South Florida
The enchanting holiday ballet that has enthralled audiences of all ages for over a century is back! Ballet Etudes of South Florida proudly presents its 50th Anniversary performance of The Nutcracker with international guest stars and dancers from the South Florida community. The magical production features lavish sets and scenery, colorful costuming and delightful theatrical effects. Ballet Etudes of South Florida’s Nutcracker production is under the direction of Founder & General Director Susana Prieto and Artistic Directors Dagmar Moradillos and Peter La Fox. A must-see treat that all students are sure to enjoy!
Grades 4 - 12
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 10:30am. 60-minute performance with brief Q & A afterward. Cost $8 per Student. Teachers/Chaperones Free
Curriculum connections:
Communication and Language Arts
HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY
Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together we go on a musical journey through the decades that shows how the heroes in the Civil Rights movement inspired young John Lewis to protest injustice and get into ‘good trouble.’ As a boy, John dreams of being a preacher who can help others. While he doesn’t have a congregation yet, he does have a loyal group of singing chickens that listen to him as he finds his voice. On a harrowing road trip through the South, John’s eyes and mind are opened to the injustices of segregation and racism, inspiring him to take action. As John meets Rosa Parks and Dr. King and ultimately becomes a leader and American hero himself, Jayden learns how he too can take a stand.
Cost $8 per Student. Teachers/Chaperones Free
Curriculum connections:
• Fine Arts: Performance, Technology and Multi-media Design, Music.
• History & Social Studies: American History, Civil Rights, African American Leaders.
• Emotional/Social Development: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making; Discrimination; Honesty; Respect; Challenging Public Perception; Personal Politics; Empowerment; Empathy; Agency.
Produced by
Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. Ada Twist’s curiosity can lead her to solve any problem. A fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum.
Grades K - 4
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
10:00am & 11:45am
60-minute performance time.
Cost $8 per Student. Teachers/Chaperones Free
Curriculum connections:
• Communication and Language Arts
• Music
• Science
• Social Studies
Grades 5-8
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
11:00am
55-minute performance time.
Cost $8 per Student.
Teachers/Chaperones Free
Comedian Robert Post barely survived Middle School. Struggling because of various learning disabilities, he found that making people laugh saved him. In this brand new multimedia performance, kids talk to kids in a compelling, funny and educational show. Dealing with real issues affecting students today including social media, testing, bullying and peer pressure these video testimonials by kids and their advocates (along with a generous dose of Post’s signature humor) is sure to resonate with school and public audiences alike.
Note from producer: As an educator, we realize the responsibility to ensure the time in school is maximized to ensure students are being exposed to high-quality content aligned to academic content standards at the appropriate grade level. In preparing his performance and supporting materials for future classroom learning, a variety of national content standards have been incorporated.
Produced by Artist Robert Post Represented by Geodesic Management, LLC
Programs
Sip and Paint for Kids
“Celebrating Hispanic Heritage” Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 2 - 3:30pm
Join us for a Sip and Paint kids workshop celebrating Hispanic heritage month! Kids will paint using vibrant colors, depicting sacred symbols and animals like birds, homes and the sun. They will learn about what truly inspires Hispanic culture while creating their own artwork. Making it a playful and educational experience all.
$25 per student, includes all art materials
FREE FamilyEvent
MCC Sweet Sixteen Experience! Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 1pm - 4pm
Join us for a day of free, engaging activities that blend entertainment and education, as we celebrate MCC’s Sweet 16th Anniversary. Activities include art & craft for kids, outdoor music and dance, student showcases, cultural presentations, face painting, Afrobeats dance class for kids, Salsa and Jazz/Modern dance classes for adults. Explore ArtScape and the Expression Garden through a scavenger hunt and enjoy a tour Ansin Family Art Gallery exhibit. Be the first to get an exclusive sneak peek at the newly renovated MCC Theater and indulge in tasty treats catered by MCC. Don’t miss out on takeaway goodie bags, available while supplies last.
Dance Choreography for Kids
This is a way for all children at any level to express all genres of dance through different types of movements and dance languages. From Lyrical, Latin, Hip Hop, Afro Beats and Caribbean to Pantomiming, all children will have the experience of self-expression within the art of movement.
Age 10 - 14 years
Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm AND Saturdays 11:30am - 12:30pm
Culminating Showcase for both groups on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 pm. $90 per participant
Age 6 – 9 years
Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm AND Saturdays 10:30am - 11:30am
Six-week program from October 8 to November 14, 2024
Puppet Making Workshop
“Building My Own Puppet” 2pm to 4pm
Saturdays: Oct 12, 19, 26 & Nov 2, 2024
This workshop will take place in two phases –the making of the character puppets and the staging of the story with the characters that have been created. Children will:
- Create puppets from basic materials such as cardboard, paper, fabric, etc.
- Build articulated, three-dimensional characters that give life to whomever handles them
- Enhance creativity through the construction of a mobile sculpture that fulfills a scenic role for teamwork.
Ages 9 – 14 years
$200, includes all materials
Visual Art Classes for Kids
MCC and Young At Art Museum present YAA On the GO Art Studio. Your imagination will come to life in a fun and creative 5-part series exploring drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture. Master the elements and principles of design from Young At Art (YAA) Museum’s Teaching Artists.
Age 8 – 13 years
Saturdays: Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1 and 8, 2025
2:30 – 4:00pm
$150, includes all materials
Presented by
Sip and Paint Class
“Celebrating Black History - Lois Mailou Jones”
Saturday, February 15, 2025
2pm – 3:30pm
Lois Mailou Jones was an African American artist and educator who dedicated her art to highlighting the struggles African Americans faced in the twentieth century, and well known for her African mask paintings. With Jones’ artwork for inspiration, the student artists will incorporate a variety of materials to construct a 3D element while drawing on their individual creativity.
Ages 8 – 13 years
$25, includes all art materials
AfroBeats Dance for Kids
Step into the rhythm and unleash your child’s inner groove with our Afrobeat dance classes! Designed for young dancers eager to explore the vibrant world of Africaninspired rhythms and movements, our classes blend energetic choreography with cultural beats.
Age 8 – 13 years Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30pm and Saturdays, 11am – 12noon
Six-week program from January 22 to February 27, 2025
Culminating Showcase February 27 at 7:00 pm
$90 per participant
Introduction to Acting
In this theater education program delivered by Evolve Theatre Company, students will be taught beginner acting warmups, voice and movement, team bonding theatre exercises and perform small duet scenes using the techniques taught during the class.
Age 9 – 14 years Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:00pm and Saturdays, 10:30am – 12noon
Culminating Showcase March 20 at 7:00 pm
$200 per participant
Four-week program from February 26 to March 20, 2025
Kids Kitchen Live
Two Sessions — 11am and 1pm September 7, 2024, January 18 and May 10, 2025
Make fun DIY treats along with MCC
Chef Randy and his team! Participants will have one treat to eat and one to take home! Ages 5 – 9 years
$15 per table, 15 tables
Each table holds 1 - 2 Children + 1 Adult
Junior Chef
11am to 2pm
September 14, October 13, 2024, April 19 and June 21, 2025
Join Chef Randy and his team as a Junior Chef for MCC Chopped Jr.! Create meals from scratch using pre-selected ingredients. Parents are invited to join their children at the end of the session for a tasting. Ages 10 – 14 years $20 per child. Limited to 6 children.
Writers Clinic Understanding the Process of Fiction Beginning to End Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:30am to 3:30pm
This clinic is presented by the Louise BennettCoverley Heritage Council (LBCHC) for middle and high school students. It is an excellent opportunity to provide aspiring fiction writers with the skills to develop a story plot and construct an outline to take a short story from an idea to an interesting book from the beginning to the closing chapter. Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from LBCHC.
Free of charge. Registration is required. (Lunch provided)
FOURTH ANNUAL
Miramar Student Community Showcase
Thursday, May 15, 2025
7pm
As the school year concludes, this is a great opportunity for Miramar’s students, from Kindergarten to high school seniors, to showcase their creativity and talents in the arts to both parents and the wider community. Students present a visual art showcase and a performing arts selection in dance, drama, music, spoken work, singing or musical theater.
$5 General admission
Miramar Comic Expo
Sunday, June 29, 2025
11am to 4pm
Please join us for our annual Comic Expo for a day of Comic Cosplay. Activities include video games, panel discussions, theater entertainment, cosplay competitions, caricature artists, face painting, graphic arts, comic vendors and more. Experience your favorite characters all in one place at MCC’s Comic Expo! Activities for children and adults.
$15 advance/$20 day of
$45 advance Family Four-Pack/$50 day of 17
at MCC
Spring Break Arts Camp
9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 9:00am – 12:30pm on Friday March 24 - 28, 2025
Fun-filled Arts camp with stimulating activities each day that include art & craft, dance, percussion, musical theater and Kids Kitchen! Ages 5 – 12 years
$180 Miramar residents | $220 Non-residents
Includes all materials and supplies. Participants bring snack and lunch.
Little Broadway Summer Camp June 9 – August 1, 2025
Yes, it’s back! Little Broadway - an exciting eight-week visual and performing arts camp where children will explore visual art, musical theater, dance, singing and musical instruments. The children will showcase their talents with a public performance on the final day. Miramar residents - $1,350 Non-residents - $1,600
Fees includes instruction, cultural field trips, tee shirt, before/after care, art supplies and other materials.
A r t Exhibitions 2024-2025
The Ansin Family Art Gallery at MCC presents art exhibits throughout the year that provide inspiration for both adults and children. Our exhibits are often regarded as a teaching tool that stimulates and educates, providing visitors of all ages the experience to empathize and improve their visual analysis skills. You are encouraged to share in a gallery experience this season.
Admission is free. Mondays to Thursdays – 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.
In celebration of
of Hispanic Art Spirals Art Exhibitions
Spirals of Hispanic Art is MCC’s signature Hispanic Heritage exhibition for 2024. It includes contributions from artists of Argentinian, Brazilian, Chilean, Colombian, Cuban, Dominican, Ecuadorian, Peruvian, Puerto Rican and Venezuelan origins.
Spirals displays the creativity, ingenuity and talent of the Hispanic culture. The presence of different ethnicities, racial and cultural mixing make up what we know today of the culture. A culture that is colorful, expressive, strong and unique with a high level of finishes and themes. Spirals delivers the essence of this diverse and wildly complex culture by using contemporary art as a language.
Curated by
Inescapable Outsiders
November 6 – December 31, 2024
Curated by National Art Exhibitions Of The Mentally Ill
The exhibition is an exploration of works created by outsider artists recovering from behavioral health issues. The participating artists represent countries including USA, Cuba, Paraguay and Spain. NAEMI is a non-profit organization established in South Florida dedicated to discovering, studying, promoting, exhibiting, and preserving the art of those struggling with mental illnesses throughout the world.
“Who
Black History exhibit:
Are The Heroes in Our Story? Supreme Power”
January 15 to March 3, 2025
SUPREME POWER takes a direct look at 16 of the Supreme Court’s most prominent cases that have impacted people of color in America. A photographic exhibition capturing the resiliency of the wins and losses that HISTORY has curated. SUPREME POWER visually reminds us of the captivating people, places and matters that America’s highest court faced in an effort to safeguard our Constitution for all.
Art Exhibitions 2024-2025
Women’s History exhibit:
“The Driven Woman”
The Driven Woman” is an evocative group art exhibition that explores the complexities of ambition, sacrifice, and resilience in the lives of women. It brings together a diverse array of perspectives, highlighting the intricate balance women navigate as they pursue their dreams while often shouldering the weight of societal expectations and familial responsibilities.
Through various media, the participating artists delve into themes such as the sacrifices women make to achieve their goals, the often-unacknowledged labor of motherhood, and the juggling of multifaceted
roles as wives, mothers, and professionals. Each artwork invites viewers to reflect on the emotional and psychological toll that these sacrifices can exact, while simultaneously celebrating the strength and tenacity that define the driven woman.
“The Driven Woman” is not merely a celebration of achievement but an acknowledgment of the sacrifices that often remain unseen. It aims to foster a dialogue about the realities faced by women who strive to break barriers while fulfilling their roles within their families and communities and honors the driven women whose stories and struggles resonate across generations and cultures.
Environment exhibit:
THE SPIRIT OF THIS PLACE
APRIL 16 - MAY 19, 2025
The Spirit of This Place is a gorgeous photography exhibition that captures the soul of nature as seen through the eyes of internationally collected, award-winning conservation photographer Phoenix. Phoenix, who only goes by her first name, is a native Miamian and Broward County resident known for her painterly approach in her photographs. Her images reflect her devotion to protecting the natural environment and a reverence for wild places.
As the cultural facility of a diverse community, the Miramar Cultural Center’s programming is inclusive of art exhibits that seek to provide insight, provoke, educate and entertain guests. From MCC’s Expression Garden, Vanishing View, Windows To Our World murals and ArtScape, MCC’s public art is intentional and interactive. These pieces have allowed nationally acclaimed and local public artists to lend their talents to activating the garden and the green space that envelopes the Town Center property.
WINDOWS TO OUR WORLD MURALS
Windows To Our World murals utilize the building’s architectural cathedral indentations shaped like windows to open guests to several themes - Hispanic Heritage, Black History, The Environment and Caribbean Heritage. These themes continue work designed for programming of the facility’s Ansin
Family Art Gallery. The 202425 murals also celebrate MCC’s Sweet 16th year of bringing creativity and diversity to Miramar. MCC opened in 2008 and if you search each mural carefully, you will see the hidden numbers 2 , 0, 0 and 8. Can you find them all?
THE 2024-2025 MURALS WERE CREATED BY TIFF URQUHART, A CONTEMPORARY ARTIST WHO CONCENTRATES ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVISM.
Vanishing View
Come and rediscover Alison Sky’s Vanishing View artwork in the MCC Botanical Garden. The piece is made of a water feature with 7 glass panels, an inspiration drawn from nature, the ecosystem and the gorgeous Miramar sky.
“The work is not complete until it is inhabited and enjoyed and experienced and explored by people.” Alison Sky
The Miramar Cultural Center has established the MCC Artscape, a rotational Public Art on-loan project, as part of its annual community programming offerings. This consists of four sculptures from public artists. Designed to invigorate MCC’s campus as a destination where art has added itself to community expression; they reflect how we can imagine the world. It’s vibrancy and curbside appeal offers a transformative identifier for the facility. It remains to be freely accessible and adds to the quality of life benefit that CULTURE brings when living, working and visiting the City of Miramar.
– MCC –
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and Lina Ocamposilva
