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PechaKucha Miami Vol. 37 RENEWAL

On the heels of a wrenching year, a new season begins. Opportunities for renewal abound. How does renewal happen? What are the different ways in which we experience renewal? And how do we facilitate both individual and collective renewal?

In this powerful online PechKucha, three luminaries – award-winning Choreographer and Performance Maker Letty Bassart, Founder of the Urbanism Summit and Urblandia Andrew Quarrie, and Kabbalah Instructor Yehuda Goldfiner share stories about the significance of renewal in their lives.

2020 Miami Book Fair: A Talk with National Book Award Finalist Gavriel Savit, Author of "The Way Back"

 

Written by Victoria Azurdia 

 

Throughout the winter season, Culture Shock Miami has had the opportunity to interview a diverse body of authors and discuss their work and personal lives. In the last Miami Book Fair discussion, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gavriel Savit, to discuss his National Book Award Finalist “The Way Back.”

 

Random Questions with Larry Fields Presented by Fantasy Theatre Factory

It's Random. It's Questions. It's Live. What could possibly go wrong? Audiences are raving "What is this?" "Why's this on my news feed?" and "Where am I?" He's the 12th most popular Google search result for "Larry Fields". He's kind of a big deal. Random Questions with Artistic Director Larry Fields is FTF’s newest virtual program! Just as the title suggests, the show is a fun, off-the-wall take on a talk show based around a series of rapid-fire random questions. Guests are all FTF alumni—both past and present, featuring performers, directors, designers, etc.—all the kinds of people who make FTF possible. This show is our way of celebrating our great and talented artists both on stage and off—and it’s a gig in the pandemic! The show is 30 minutes long, free, and is broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube via remote interview (Zoom) at 8pm on Tues. Dec. 1st. facebook.com/ftfshows

2020 Miami Book Fair: An Exclusive on "So This Is Love" with YA Author Elizabeth Lim

 

Written by Jimena Romero 

The Miami Book Fair is just around the corner! With multiple virtual panels by authors lined up, the fair will take place from November 15th to the 22nd. The fair will feature many authors and will allow you to watch these talented writers talk about their works. These panels, available for all ages and addressing a  wide range of topics, will surely inspire you and make your day.

'Tis the Season at the Arsht

'Tis the Season for festive photos! Come have a holiday photo taken at the Arsht Center's touchless photo booth. The Ziff Ballet Opera House lobby is the perfect backdrop for two beautiful photo vignettes. Your keepsake photo(s) will be delivered digitally. Bring your furry best friend for one dog-friendly* photo day on December 13.

Bring an unwrapped toy to the Arsht Center’s Toys for Tots toy box during your photo visit and help bring the joy of Christmas to less-fortunate children.

2020 Miami Book Fair Goes Virtual!

During eight days each November hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation's premier literary festival. And when that's over, we keep it going, month in, month out.

To access all the Miami Book Fair 2020’s 300+ author conversations, concerts, hands on activities, and so much more for FREE, register at miamibookfaironline.com

Keep an eye on the Miami Book Fair website for a schedule of events! 

8th annual Vintage Auto Show at Deering Estate

The Deering Estate, in collaboration with the Antique Automotive Club of America – South Florida Region, will host the 8th annual Vintage Auto Show on Sunday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can enjoy a relaxing day outdoors as they stroll down memory lane. Car enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy a variety of vintage cars, from 1969 and older, displayed on the historic grounds of the Deering Estate. Please note that guests must practice social distancing, wear face coverings (ages 2 and up), and are not allowed to gather in groups larger than 10 people. Sanitation stations are available throughout the event. You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you should remain stationary and maintain physical distancing.

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