January 12, 2012
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La Rondine Jan 21 - Feb 2
Starting next Saturday Ramon Tebar conducts La Rondine, an opera that shows Puccini’s lighter side. This production features a rising star lyric soprano and South Florida native, Elizabeth Caballero. La Rondine opens Saturday the 21st at the Arsht Center. For a show times, locations and tickets, visit fgo.org.
Carnival of the Animals Jan 14th
Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens…you’ve probably heard it, but have you seen it? Momentum’s Dancers bring this clever score to life this Saturday the 14th. It’s free, so arrive early. It’s at the Coral Gables Branch Library. artscalendar.com
Capital Steps Jan 12 - 15
You’ve seen and heard The Capital Steps on NPR and all over television, now you can see them live on stage at the Broward Center. Former Senate staffers satirize the people and place that once employed them. You can bet that there’ll be some playful jabs about the primaries going on now. The Capital Steps, now through Sunday the 15th at the Broward Center. browardcenter.org
Palm Beach Poetry Festival Jan 16-21
2012 is proving to be banner year for the Palm Beach Poetry Festival. Not only is this the 8th year for the event, but the Festival has been awarded the Palm Beach County Cultural Council’s Muse Award for Outstanding Arts & Cultural Organization. The Palm Beach Poetry Festival takes place January 16 – 21 at Old School Square in Delray Beach. palmbeachpoetryfestival.org
