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in South Beach. After receiving a master's degree in fine art from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1977 he returned home, where he and Sweet photographed the old world Jewish community that characterized South Beach at the time. Free. 7pm. Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Dr; Miami Beach. For info: mdpl.org
MARCH 21 DANCE Program IV: Don Quixote Closing the season, Miami City Ballet brings back its joyous full-length production of Don Quixote, set to the irresistible Minkus score, with its oom-pah-pah rhythms and Spanish accents. Skirts will swirl, fans will flutter, and the stage will be overrun with macho bullfighters and sensual gypsies in this all time popular work. Don Quixote: Petipa-Gorsky/Minkus. Come early for the free Pre-Show Lecture at 7pm with curator and Scholar Eric Zafran and dancer Michael Sean Breeden inside the Au-Rene Theater one-hour prior to the curtain for the pre-performance talks series Behind the Ballet. $20 - $125. Broward Center, 201 SW 5th Ave; Fort Lauderdale. For info: browardcenter.org
PHOTO FROM SOUTH BEACH STYLE BY GARY MONROE & ANDY SWEET
MARCH 20 THEATRE Clark Gable Slept Here A world premiere satire by multiple Carbonell Award-winning playwright and Zoetic Stage co-founder Michael McKeever (South Beach Babylon, Moscow), Clark Gable Slept Here transports the audience into the fantastical world of Tinseltown. As one of the silver screen's brightest stars charms his way through the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, his staff tries to figure out what to do with the dead male prostitute on his bedroom floor. South Florida favorite Michael McKeever takes a look behind the closed doors of the Hollywood elite, and presents a jet-black satire on what it means to be a "man" in the makebelieve world of motion pictures, where nothing is ever what it seems and closets are used for so much more than hanging up your tuxedo. Directed by Stuart Meltzer. Through April 6. 7:30pm. $45. Carnival Studio Theater, 1300 Biscayne Blvd; Miami. For info: arshtcenter.org
MARCH 20 LECTURE South Beach Style Andy Sweet was part of a small faction of young artist/photographers who were discovering the creative possibilities of color imagery in the mid 1970s, and his fresh aesthetic would be perfectly suited for his subsequent photographs of South Beach. Gary Monroe and Andy Sweet collaborated on their South Beach project. Monroe is a native of Miami Beach, and he grew up
MARCH 21 FESTIVAL Loray Mistik At Big Night in Little Haiti Loray Mistik, one of Miami’s signature true world music groups, has been making music for 22 years. Led by Jude Papaloko Thegenus, their sound mixes traditional Haitian voudou (rasin) rhythms, West African percussion and soukous, with rock and blues. Opening set by Kazoots. The night will featuring kreyol cuisine from Leela’s Lakay, ice cold Prestige Beer at the bar, and more. The hands-on art activities for kids are sponsored by Positive Impact Foundation / Kose Famn and Bass Museum of Art. In the gallery, Jude Papaloko Thegenius exhibition featuring his work as a visual artist. Free. 6pm - 10pm. Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59th Terr; Miami. For info: rhythmfoundation.com
MARCH 21 MUSIC The Planets A modern classic, Gustav Holt’s, The Planets has influenced every composer of science fiction and fantasy film scores. Based on the astrological symbols, this work explores the complexity of human consciousness against the mysteries of outer space. Also included on the concert, famed British percussionist Colin Currie displays his dazzling technique in a fast-paced fun-filled concerto by Jennifer Higdon. The Planets is performed with high definition NASA images from space projected above the Orchestra on a large screen. The Cleveland Orchestra with conductor Giancarlo Guerrero and Women of the Frost Symphonic Chorale with director Corin Overland. Program: Mozart, Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio; Higdon, Percussion Concerto and Holst, The Planets. 8pm. $88 - $170. Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd; Miami. For info: arshtcenter.com
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