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Festival of Colors Florida - a conscious celebration, inspired by Holi! A DAY OF UPLIFTING, FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN! Yoga - Conscious Music -Veg Cuisine - Indian Dance - Spiritual Art - Kids under 12 are FREE! For the FIRST TIME EVER in Florida, a massive, transcendental party beloved by thousands arrives from the West Coast! Sacred Vedic Arts Presents Festival of Colors Florida Unleash your vibrant spirit and join us for a celebration of love, life, and color at our inaugural Festival of Colors in Florida! Beloved by tens of thousands of conscious partiers for more than two decades, Festival of Colors has become a hotly anticipated tradition across the western United States, billed as the "world's happiest transformational event!" For the first time ever, it's coming to South Florida at Esplanade Park in beautiful downtown Ft. Lauderdale! In honor of the Indian festival of Holi, we'll toss vibrant hues into the air HOURLY in a display of divine affection. Immerse yourself in a world of outdoor yoga, uplifting mantra music from international touring artists, nourishing vegetarian and vegan food, Indian dance, ecstatic DJs, healthy vendors, transcendental art, and creativity with arts and crafts for all ages. Bring the whole family and let your little ones join in on the fun... KIDS AGES 12 AND UNDER ENTER FOR FREE! Get ready to ignite your senses and bask in the beauty of this one-of-a-kind festival. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! Culture Shock tickets will include one single color bag -- additional color bags can be purchased at the event.

Miami Chamber Music Society presents: ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WIND ENSEMBLE John Roberts, oboe · James Burke, clarinet Julie Price, bassoon · Stephen Stirling, horn with guests Caroline Palmer and Marina Radiushina, piano The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is known for its outstanding mastery of the most beloved chamber works. The Academy’s wind ensemble, composed of principal players of the orchestra, is no different. Joined by pianist Caroline Palmer, renowned worldwide for her outstanding solo and chamber performances, the ensemble will bring a program of beloved repertoire to the Sanctuary of the Arts. Mediated by the group’s “impeccable sense of balance,” (Seen and Heard International) the evening will explore the different shades and timbres of wind instruments alongside the richness and versatility of the piano. For this concert, the Miami Chamber Music Society and The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields have come together for a unique collaboration, and one of the participants in this ensemble is our own Marina Radiushina, an award-winning pianist from Miami. This concert is part of The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields' community-wide educational residency in Miami, organized by the Miami Chamber Music Society. The residency includes workshops, masterclasses, side-by-side performances with local artists, a dance commission, and a free concert for Miami-Dade County Public Schools students. PROGRAM POULENC Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano MOLBE Air Arabe GLINKA Trio Pathetique SCHULHOFF Divertissement for oboe, clarinet and bassoon BEETHOVEN Quintet for Winds and Piano in E-flat op.16 Presented with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

By GIACOMO PUCCINI Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa First performed: January 14, 1900, Teatro Costanzi, Rome Last performed by Florida Grand Opera in 2014 Both a political thriller and timeless romance, Puccini’s Tosca is a tale of courage, patriotism, and selfless love in the face of tyranny. Through the lush melodies, we feel every moment of corruption, heartbreak, and love. Join Floria Tosca, Puccini’s fieriest heroine, as she loves ferociously, speaks truth to power, and triumphs as only a diva can. CAST Floria Tosca Toni Marie Palmertree* Mario Cavaradossi Arturo Chacón Cruz Scarpia Todd Thomas Sacristan Neil Nelson Sciarrone Matthew Cossack Spoletta Charles Calotta Angelotti/Jailer Phillip Lopez Conductor Gregory Buchalter Director Jeffrey Marc Buchman Production Sarasota Opera Association Set Design David P. Gordon Lighting Design Rick Fisher* Costume Design Howard Tsvi Kaplan Wig and Makeup Designer Sue Sittko Schaefer Chorus Master Jared Peroune Production Stage Manager John Lipe Projected English Titles Karl W. Hesser Projected Spanish Titles Dreambay Enterprises

BENISE - FIESTA! Emmy Award Winning Spanish Guitar and Dance Spectacular! It's one hot night as Benise, "The Prince of Spanish Guitar," and his Emmy Award winning production come to town as part of his global tour. Armed with his Spanish guitar, Benise will take the audience on an unprecedented and epic adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more! FIESTA! Showcases songs from Benise's 7th PBS Special. Performing classic Rock anthems from Led Zeppelin and AC/DC and fusing them with Spanish guitar and dance to bring a fierce intensity to these new interpretations. In addition, Benise adds his signature touch to classics such as "Ave Maria", "Moonlight Sonata," and Vivaldi's "Summer" from The Four Seasons. "This show is a celebration of all the shows we've done over the last 20 years," comments composer, virtuoso guitarist and creative force behind the event, Benise.

Podrás disfrutar una noche llena de romance , historias musica de grandes compositores románticos y humorísticos, Con Negroni, Edward & Cachita. Jose Negroni (tree time Grammy nominee)Pianista, Compocitor y Productor , Negroni junto a los excelentes musicos Nomar Negroni , Rafael Valencia entre otros, y con la voz principal de Edward Delgado te daran un viaje por las diferentes épocas de la canción y sus compositores , Edward Delgado es una de las voces más queridas y respetadas de Puerto Rico, cuna de los grandes intérpretes de la canción. El intérprete y músico Edward es un embajador del romanticismo y la interpretación. Los compositores Rafael Hernandez , Agustin Lara , Armando Manzanero, Cesar Portillo de la luz , Carlos Gardel, Chico Novarro serán algunos de nuestros escogidos para Aplauso. Nuestra invitada Cachita Lopez : una cubana Americana con un concepto en su voz muy original , su tesitura , color de voz y sus estudios de música la convierte no solo en una gran cantante es un gran músico. Enjoy a night full of romance, music stories by great romantic and humorous composers, with Negroni, Edward & Cachita. Jose Negroni (tree time Grammy nominee) Pianist, Composer and Producer, Negroni together with the excellent musicians Nomar Negroni, Rafael Valencia among others, and with the main voice of Edward Delgado will give you a journey through the different eras of the song and its composers , Edward Delgado is one of the most beloved and respected voices in Puerto Rico, the birthplace of the great singers of the song. The interpreter and musician Edward is an ambassador of romanticism and interpretation. The composers Rafael Hernandez, Agustin Lara, Armando Manzanero, Cesar Portillo de la Luz, Carlos Gardel, Chico Novarro will be some of our chosen ones for Applause. Our guest Cachita Lopez: a Cuban American with a very original concept in her voice, the range, color of her voice and her music studies make her not only a great singer, but a great musician.

The Chopin Foundation is proud to announce that we are shining the spotlight this month on the talented young pianists of South Florida. Every year we work with local piano teachers and schools to find the best young piano students to participate in the April CHOPIN for ALL free concert series. The young pianists are recommended by their teachers and audition before a panel of professionals to obtain a coveted spot on the recital program. Join us for this special event featuring over a dozen of the area’s most promising pianists - all under 18! - at this very popular all-Chopin concert.

Koubek Center Presents Little Havana Social Club: Tribute to Fania with Mimy Succar and the Mixtura Orchestra under the musical direction of Tony Succar and the participation of DJ Mr. Pauer. Get ready to dance to timeless salsa hits the next Little Havana Social Club: Tribute to Fania at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, presented by Miami Dade College's (MDC) Koubek Center. The evening will feature music by Mimy Succar and the Mixtura Orchestra under the direction of two-time Latin Grammy Award-winning percussionist, producer, composer and arranger Tony Succar, and also with the participation of Latin Grammy-nominated musician, producer and DJ Mr. Pauer.

The Koubek Center will bring an intimate and experimental Flamenco performance featuring the new generation of artists who are paving the way for a new way of understanding and seeing Flamenco. We present artists from Spain who can experiment in an intimate space and offer our audiences the same experience of an authentic tablao. Flamenco En Dos Orillas is an artistic residency featuring the unique collaboration between artists from Spain and local artists from Miami who will work together for a week to create a new work to be presented to the community as a public event. Internationally recognized award-winning Antonio Rey, one of the most representative figures of the current flamenco guitar scene will be joined by multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer Munir Hossn and his rich mix between Brazil, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; one of the most sought out Cuban percussionist Roberto Vizcaino Jr; and Afro-Cuban lead vocalist Lenia Diaz.

RAVEL Sonata for Violin and Violincello DVOŘÁK Terzetto in C major for Two Violins and Viola, Op. 74 HINDEMITH Trauermusik for Strings ENESCU Octet for Strings in C major, Op. 7 The West-Eastern Divan Ensemble is the chamber-size spinoff of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, a groundbreaking project founded in 1999 by Edward Said, the late Palestinian American writer and musician, and Daniel Barenboim, the acclaimed Israeli conductor and pianist. Grouping together Arab and Israeli musicians in an effort to promote peace and understanding, the orchestra crosses political, cultural and geographical boundaries while performing works by classical giants at concert venues worldwide. The Divan Ensemble features members of the orchestra and is led by its concertmaster, Michael Barenboim, son of Daniel Barenboim. The ensemble’s first American tour took place in February and March 2020 and included a performance at the Arsht Center. Returning to Miami, the ensemble continues the humanistic mission of its larger counterpart, while offering audiences an opportunity to enjoy intimate works by classical music’s greatest composers. One hour prior to this performance, join us in the Peacock Education Center for Classical Conversations, an exciting, behind-the scenes look at this performance led by Dr. Dorothy Hindman.

Miami Light Project and FUNDarte present Global Cuba Fest 2023 featuring Alex Cuba Trio in Concert with special guests including: Kelvis Ochoa, Luis Enrique, Munir Hossn, and Robert Vizcaino Jr. Join us for the celebration of today's leading musicians from Cuba and the Cuban diaspora!