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Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art  Now - Jan 6th
Now that the school year is through, the last thing the kids are interested in right now is more classes, right?  Maybe not. The Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art has all sorts of classes offered throughout the summer. The museumoffers classes in painting, sculpture, culinary arts, and much more. Plus the exhibit Sharks in Art is now on view through January 6th.  A full rundown of all the museums offerings at both their main campus and the South Side School, at moafl.org.

Musical Summer Camp   June - July
The Playground Theatre has classes this summer as well. Actually, it’s more than a class, company members will lead students as they explore self-expression and work together to develop an original production for the camp’s final performance. There are two sessions, one in June and one in July, both take place at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church. There are even scholarships available. theplaygroundtheatre.com

South Florida Symphony  June 2 - 4
The South Florida Symphony celebrates Pride Month with three performances in their chamber music series, starting this Sunday. On the program are two powerhouse quartets; Tchaikovsky’s string quartet no. 1 in D, and Samuel Barber’s string quartet in B.  Alla Krolevich and Karen Banos play violins with violist Marda Todd and Arthur Cook, cello. The Arts Garage in Delray Beach hosts the first concert on Sunday June 3rd, All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale on Monday the 4th, and at the Tennesee Williams Theatre in Key West on Wednesday the 6th.  Music starts at 7pm all three nights. southfloridasymphony.org

FAU Theater Repertory    June 22 - July 21
Florida Atlantic University opens two productions later this month, a musical revue and a play by The Bard. Showtune: A Jerry Herman Musical Revue opens Friday June 22nd, then on Friday June 29th it’s Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labors Lost”, set in Key West in the 1920s. The two shows run in repertory, days and times vary, so visit fau.edu/festivalrep for more info.

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Music at St. Paul’s      June 3

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach continues it’s 24th season of music with a piano trio performance with  Fedora Horowitz, piano, Dina Kostic, violin, and Susan Bergeron, cello. Music starts at 4pm on Sunday, June 3rd.  stpaulsdelray.org

La Cage aux Folles     June 12 - 24

The Broward Center puts the finishing touches on it’s Broadway Series with La Cage aux Folles, one of the most successful comedy production on Broadway. La Cage aux Folles features George Hamilton in the lead. June 12th - 24th.  Showtimes vary. browardcenter.org

Les Miserables           Now - May 26

This weekend is your last chance to catch Les Miserables at the Kravis Center. This is the 25th anniversary production, with new staging and completely re-imagined scenery. Now through Saturday the 26th. kravis.org

Becky’s New Car        Now - June 3

The play “Becky’s New Car” by Steven Dietz follows Becky, a married woman that works at a car dealership. One night she’s offered an opportunity to step into another life…and she takes it. Presented by the Actors Playhouse at The Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, now through June 3rd.  actorsplayhouse.org

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Beethoven on the Beach  May 19
Orchestra Miami has two events coming up over the next several days, first is a free concert. Beethoven on the Beach, a continuation of their free outdoor concert series is Saturday the 19th, 7pm at the North Shore Park Bandshell. She says this series was devised to fill a void. On Tuesday the 22nd Kork Wine and Cheese hosts a benefit for Orchestra Miami, starting at 7:30pm. orchestramiami.org

Art Salon   May 25
The Venetian Arts Society’s next Art Salon is next Friday, the 25th. This group was formed so that artists and art enthusiasts could get together in an interactive Art Salon atmosphere to share the multi-cultural diversity of the South Florida community. The salons cover performance, visual arts, and literature. The next salon features a round table discussion with VAS members Angela Esper-Pena, Sonia Lewis, and Joseph Cristina. Music provided by Cuban guitar virtuoso Jose Angel Navarro.  It starts at 7pm, Friday the 25th at Crepeteria in Ft. Lauderdale.  For more details, visit Venetian Arts Society on Facebook.

Play in a Day  May 25
Are the kids out of school next Friday? Looking for something for them to do? The Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theater has a novel idea for kids with a flair for the dramatic. It’s called Play-in-a-Day, kids will spend the day writing, rehearsing,
then performing a play, complete with props and costumes. They call it a combination of Dress Up meets “The Amazing Race”.  Play-in-a-Day is next Friday, May 25th, 9-4. flct.org

The Prisoner of 2nd Avenue  Now - June 3
Now through June 3rd you can catch The Prisoner of 2nd Avenue at Tamarac Theatre of the Performing Arts. This Neil Simon comedy follows the story of Mel and Edna; a middle-class, middle-aged, middle-happy couple living in a Manhattan high rise building. The Prisoner of 2nd Avenue closes Sunday, June 3rd at Tamarac Theatre of the Performing Arts. ttopa.org

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Lang Lang    May 17

Next Thursday, May 17^th, you have a chance to see Lang Lang in recital. One performance only at theArsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall!  Music starts at 8 pm! For tickets, visit arshtcenter.org

GMYS Summer Gala Concert  May 13

This Sunday the 13^th the Greater Miami Youth Symphony presents a gala concert featuring their concerto competition winner. For Mother’s Day, the musicians of the GMYS will showcase the music they’ve been working on throughout the year at 4pm, Riviera Presbyterian Church. gmys.org 

Ian Maksin   May 18

Chicago based cellist, singer and composer Ian Maksin returns to the Arts Garage next Friday the 18^th. Ian will play a unique program covering classical, jazz and and his own crossover arrangements of songs by Sting and Eric Claption. Plus, he’ll be joined by a celebrated South Florida singer Susana Behar. 7:30pm on Friday, May 18^th.  artsgarage.com 

Puppet Slam   May 26

During the next FAT Village Art Walk, World and Eye Arts Center presents a performance of a new national theater movement…a Puppet Slam. This is NOT a puppet show for kids, it’s full-on puppet mayhem. Puppet group The Rampage covers topics that range from bawdy to political to poetic. Saturday, May 26^th, 9:30 pm at World and Eye Arts Center.  worldandeye.com 

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James Kelly    May 12
HistoryMiami’s South Florida Folklife Center has a special Artist in Residence this year as part of their Heritage Spotlight Series, Irish fiddler James Kelly. History Miami’s Family Fun Day with James Kelly is Saturday May 12th, with other traditional Irish offerings during James Kelly’s residency, now through June. historymiami.org

Treasures of the Mission Road     May 9 -13
Seraphic Fire will close their 10th anniversary season with a 5 concert series that focuses on music from the Jesuit missions in Peru and Bolivia to the imperial splendor of 18th century Mexico City. The program is called Treasures of the Mission Road, featuring music by Antonio de Salazar, Ignacio de Jerusalem, Manuel de Zumaya, and more. Wednesday May 9th through Sunday the 13th. For locations, times and tickets, visit seraphicfire.org

The Trout     May 6
Chameleon Musicians will play one of chamber music’s most recognizable pieces this Sunday the 6th, Franz Schubert’s “Trout” quintet. Pianist Kemal Gekic, Iris van Eck, cello, Luis Gomez-Imbert and Alla Krolevich, violin, and violist Kenneth Martinson. In addition to the Trout the quintet will play the seldom heard piano quartet by Fanny Mendelssohn, and an unknown piano trio by Cesar Franck. Music starts at 3pm, Sunday May 6th, at the Leiser Center. chameleonmusicians.org

Little Women - The Musical      May 4 - May 20
The Sol Children’s Theatre Troupe opens a new production this weekend, Little Women the Musical. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s own family experiences (and novel), “Little Women” follows Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. Fridays and Saturdays 7pm with 2pm matinees on Saturdays and Sundays, Friday May 4th through Sunday May 20th in Boca Raton.  solchildren.org

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“Sun, Moon, Stars”   May 6
Next Sunday the 6th you have a chance to hear all the ensembles of the
Girl’s Choir of South Florida perform in their annual Spring Concert
The program will feature a South Florida premiere and a world premiere!
“Sun, Moon, Stars” starts at 4pm at the Broward Center next Sunday, May
6th. girlchoir.org

Gignac Benefit   April 30
You’ve probably heard about Margo Gignac, a miami ballet dancer that was
involved in a devastating car accident in December of 2010. Margo survived,
but the accident left her paralyzed and wheel chair bound for the rest of
her life. Ocean of Light and Sound, a benefit for Margo Gignac, features a
wide array of musicians from different backgrounds including Nicole Henry
and Laurence Elder. Monday the 30th at 7:30 pm at Unitarian Universalist
Congregation in Miami. Click here for more info.

Mainly Mozart    April 29 - June 6
Starting this Sunday the 29th, the Miami Music Project and Coral Gables Museum
present the 14th Mainly Mozart Festival. The 14th Mainly Mozart Festival kicks
off this Sunday the 29th at the Coral Gables museum at 4:30. You can get a full
concert calendar and more details at mainlymozart.com.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream  May 13
You know it’s never too early to start thinking about mother’s day, and a
great way to spend it would be out for a performance of A Midsummer Night’s
Dream with the Florida Classical Ballet. This special one hour performance of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream for mother’s day, starts at 4pm on May the 13th at
The Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens.  fcbt.org

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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings   Apr 25th - May 25th

Five years ago The Playground Theatre opened a beautiful play called A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings, next weekend they’re remounting an all new version.  Two children find a creature they believe is an angel. Over the course of the show the man  becomes a symbol of what they want or need him to be: an angel and a curiosity, an answer to prayers and a moneymaking sideshow freak. A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings opens next Wednesday the 25^th and runs through May 25^th at the Playground Theatre.  theplaygroundtheatre.com

Danerous Liaisons   Apr 20 - 22

You may have seen Dangerous Liaisons on the big screen with Glenn Close and John Malkovich, but now you have an opportunity to see the stage version courtesy of Florida Atlantic University. Dangerous Liaisons will be performed at Studio 1 Theatre on FAU’s Boca Raton campus April 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. and the 21st and 22nd at 1 p.m.   fauevents.com

Royal Flush  Apr 20 - 22

The Master Chorale of South Florida will give 3 concerts this weekend called Royal Flush. The program is full of nothing but music written by, for and about royalty. Music by Handel, Rutter, and Mozart are on the program, but the finale for this concert actually comes from Hawaii…Aloha ‘Oe by Queen Lili’uokalani. Friday the 20th, 8:00 at Second Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Saturday the 21st, 8:00 at Lynn University, Boca Raton, and Sunday the 22nd, at 4:00, First United Methodist Church, Coral Gables. masterchoraleofsouthflorida.com

I’m Not Gonna Move to LA Film Series  Apr 28

The Indie Film Club of Miami believes that by supporting local talent will keep them from moving to LA for notoriety. For the fourth time, the Indie Film Club of Miami stalked, wrestled and pillaged the city for its short films and next Saturday the 28^th they’ll be screened along with musical guests, food, drinks, and special awards. Reception for the I’m not Gonna Move to LA Film Series begins at noon. indiefilmclubmiami.com

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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings   Apr 25th - May 25th

Five years ago The Playground Theatre opened a beautiful play called A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings, next weekend they’re remounting an all new version.  Two children find a creature they believe is an angel. Over the course of the show the man  becomes a symbol of what they want or need him to be: an angel and a curiosity, an answer to prayers and a moneymaking sideshow freak. A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings opens next Wednesday the 25^th and runs through May 25^th at the Playground Theatre.  theplaygroundtheatre.com

Danerous Liaisons   Apr 20 - 22

You may have seen Dangerous Liaisons on the big screen with Glenn Close and John Malkovich, but now you have an opportunity to see the stage version courtesy of Florida Atlantic University. Dangerous Liaisons will be performed at Studio 1 Theatre on FAU’s Boca Raton campus April 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. and the 21st and 22nd at 1 p.m.   fauevents.com

Royal Flush  Apr 20 - 22

The Master Chorale of South Florida will give 3 concerts this weekend called Royal Flush. The program is full of nothing but music written by, for and about royalty. Music by Handel, Rutter, and Mozart are on the program, but the finale for this concert actually comes from Hawaii…Aloha ‘Oe by Queen Lili’uokalani. Friday the 20th, 8:00 at Second Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Saturday the 21st, 8:00 at Lynn University, Boca Raton, and Sunday the 22nd, at 4:00, First United Methodist Church, Coral Gables. masterchoraleofsouthflorida.com

I’m Not Gonna Move to LA Film Series  Apr 28

The Indie Film Club of Miami believes that by supporting local talent will keep them from moving to LA for notoriety. For the fourth time, the Indie Film Club of Miami stalked, wrestled and pillaged the city for its short films and next Saturday the 28^th they’ll be screened along with musical guests, food, drinks, and special awards. Reception for the I’m not Gonna Move to LA Film Series begins at noon. indiefilmclubmiami.com

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Romeo and Juliet   Apr 21 - May 10

The Florida Grand Opera’s last production of their epic season opens next weekend with the iconic story of doomed love, Charles Gounod’s treatment of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Saturday April 21^st through May 10^th with performances in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.  fgo.org

Chanticleer    Apr 18

The Broward Center is proud to present the Grammy Award male chorus Chanticleer to the Parker Playhouse on Wednesday April 18th. Chanticleer will perform familiar works by Maurice Durufle and Richard Strauss, plus newer compositions by Eric Whitacre and a world premiere of a new work by Steven Paulus. Music starts at 8pm. browardcenter.org

Book Signing    Apr 19

Victoria Newhouse hosts a discussion and book signing of her new publication Site and Sound: The Architecture and Acoustics of New Opera Houses and Concert Halls. Newhouse will be joined by New World Symphony Artistic Director Michael Tilson-Thomas, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the New World Center in Miami.  newworldcenter.com.

“Master Harold”…and the boys  Now - Apr 29

Now onstage at Palm Beach Dramaworks is a gripping play about the relationship between a South African white boy and two black men he has known all his life. “Master Harold”…and the boys  illustrates all that unites us and the gulf that still divides us. Now through April 29th.  palmbeachdramaworks.org

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Miami City Ballet taps new Artistic Director

Last Tuesday the Miami City Ballet made a big announcement, they’ve named a new Artistic Director, Lourdes Lopez. Born in Havana cuba but raised in Miami, Lourdes started taking ballet at the age of five on the recommendation of a doctor. Its a great fit since Lopez has a long history with George Balanchine, works that are at the heart of MCB’s repertoire. Lourdes Lopez starts on May 1^st, 2013, as founder/artistic director Edward Villela retires. The Miami City Ballet’s Program IV, Delibes’ Copelia, runs next weekend April 13th-15^th at the Kravis Center. miamicityballet.org.

Loggerhead MarineLife Center

If you’re looking for something fascinating for the little ones in your life, you might want to check out the Loggerhead MarineLife Center in Juno Beach. Several times a week, you can participate in a fish feeding, ocean inspired stories, crafts and more. Later this month, you can take in TurtleFest 2012! marinelife.org

PBIFF

The 17th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) kicks off next Thursday the 12^th and runs through the 19^th. The festival will show full-length films, documentaries, shorts and student films, this year the festival will screen over 100 films. The PBIFF, April 12^th through the 19^th at several different theaters around Palm Beach. For a complete schedule, visit pbifilmfest.org.

Moscow

Zoetic Stage presents the World Premiere of a new comedy about changing tides in South Florida. It’s called Moscow, but the action takes place in Miami, 1963. Three sisters of a once prominent South Florida family find their world challenged by the life-changing events of the era. Things like the Kennedy assassination, the Cold War and the sudden influx of Cubans to Miami make for an all out showdown in this comic look at how we got where we are today. Moscow, presented by Zoetic Stage, now through April 15^th at the Arsht Center. zoeticstage.com