Florida Arts News (United States)

Approx., 90 Navy full size wax museum figures in Authentic Military uniforms. Including George Washington's body and uniform as his head was stolen. Made in the US around World War 2 era.

J-Mac has built an impressive resume in the past two years, putting the 4th Quarter stamp on songs by Mistah FAB, Vado, and Young Buck to name a few. That said, a new connection with artist, Yung Berg, is proving to be a marriage made in the booth.

Artist Greg Pitts will be exhibiting at the RAW Gallery of the Northwood Village in West Palm Beach Florida

A rare, masterfully carved Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup from the 17th or 18th century, just four inches tall and fitted to a reticulated teakwood base, sold for $318,600 at a sale of Asian antiques held March 17-18 by Elite Decorative Arts.

Your discarded rubbish can take on an entirely new existence in the form of a different and improved entity. It’s called “upcycling,” the repurposing of waste items into a new product with a higher environmental value.

New S.T.E.A.M. Power! class aims to give all children ages 3-5 the chance to be prepared for kindergarten

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Howard R. Miller, President of Howard R. Miller Communications (HRMC) and Chairman of the Synergy Entertainment Group, has been appointed to the foundation Board of Directors of the City of Miami Arts and Entertainment Council.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County wins six ADDY Awards, bringing them to a grand total of 36 awards in four years.

On display at the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, the exhibit from the Every Child Matters Education Fund aims to make children a national political priority

Audi Naples, the number one Volume Audi Dealership in Southwest Florida, is proud to announce the 2012 Audi A8 was chosen as the top vehicle in the Ultra-Luxury category.

You listen to "The Hi-Pro Glow" and you ask yourself two things, one, "Did he just say that?"…and two, "Who does this kid sound like?"

Dr. Isabel Aimee along with LadyLake Music invite you to experience an exciting new music festival series combining arts with commerce called Tunes in Towns of which Shepton Shops Soulstisss will be the first event.

To celebrate the one year anniversary of the BullyJuice Tattoo Studio’s grand opening in Riverview, Florida, Stuart McNish of Sic Ink and BullyJuice Staff are hosting a “re-grand” grand opening party March 10, 2012.

The City of Miami Arts & Entertainment Council presents its second annual art competition “Paint Me Miami” -Deadline for submission is March 30th-

Artist Greg Pitts has joined with Michael Shapira, owner of the Wine Vault in Midtown to use his art as a means to benefit others.

South Florida Artist Greg Pitts - often referred to as "The Black Jackson Pollock" has returned to exhibit in the Wynwood for a short time.

On March 9th, Baterbys Art Auction Gallery - voted Best Art Gallery for two consecutive years by thousands of Orlando Style Magazine and Orlando Magazine readers - will have the honor to receive the well-known and acclaimed artist Elena Bond.

BIG ARTS held its Annual Benefit February 27, to help fund their mission to provide quality cultural and educational experiences to the residents and visitors of Southwest Florida. BIG ARTS is grateful for the generous support it receives each year.

BIG ARTS opens its invitational "Guests Will Be Hung" exhibit Friday, March 2, in Phillips Gallery, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Artists Reception will take place Friday, March 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

It's not everyday one can pick up a kit at a local hobby store and within an hour learn a new hobby. Better yet, create Greek and Roman style mosaics with beautiful results. New sophisticated kits reaveal secrets.

Signups are ongoing for upcoming BIG ARTS workshops and Winter Academy courses. Full workshop and Winter Academy schedule is available online at www.bigarts.org or by contacting BIG ARTS at (239) 395-0900. 20% off workshops for BIG ARTS members.

“The Beat Goes On,” an exhibit with music-themed artworks by Renée Rey and Peter Zell, will be on display in BIG ARTS Founders Gallery Friday, March 2, through Thursday, March 29. An artists reception will be held 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 9.

"Face It 2" promises to be a great showcase of Barry Gross portraiture. Barry's work has been collected by Elton John, Malcolm Forbes and Burt Reynolds. His amazing painting technique and vision wows everyone. A must see!

The Tony Award winning play ART is coming to City Repertory Theatre March 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 at 730 pm and Sunday, March 25 at 2 pm.

As the 27th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center came to close on Presidents’ Day, all who attended the award winning festival this year agree that it was one of the best produced.

Nontando, operating since 2003, specializing in Home Decor, Conversational Art and Gifts from the continent of Africa has one of the finest collections of African Masks you will find anywhere, sourced directly from all regions of Africa.

'Young at Heart' Film Festival is Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Fl. The festival features two films about people thriving in their 60s, 70s and beyond. Admission is $30 and includes a boxed dinner & discussion.

- Raqia Hassan will be the guest of honor at Belly Dance event in Hollywood

Adrienne Arsht Center also welcomes 5 new members to PACT board and reappoints Sergio Gonzalez, Carole Ann Taylor, Felix Garcia and Adriana Sabino

Orlando is not just a destination for international tourists – it’s also an emerging point of interest for world-renowned artists such as Elena Bond and Alfred Gockel. Both artists will make their live appearance at Baterbys Art Gallery.

Das Barbecü, a new musical comedy, makes its S.W. Florida debut at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Show runs through Saturday, March 17, Mon - Sat. All shows begin at 8 p.m., with matinee Wed., March 7, at 2 p.m.

Auditions for two full-length plays to be performed at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, actors needed are: one man, one woman 25 - 60 yrs old, and two men, one woman 20 - 40 yrs old. Shows are in May and July. Auditions are 2 PM Sunday, March 18.

Conservatory Prep Senior High in Davie FL is implementing an arts-integrated, college-prep program for 8th - 12th graders. This unique curriculum combines art, theater, music and experiential learning into the core curriculum.

An antique Chinese carved rhinoceros horn libation cup expected to fetch $150,000-$250,000 and a dozen stunning Chinese carved coral group figures are a few of the items bidders will be vying for at an auction slated for March 17-18 in Florida.

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Battle of the Characters: A tribute to POP ART. (Aisha Blakey, Xibie Corea, Floyd and Ed King) CHIRINOS SANCHEZ GALLERY (787 NE 125th STREET | NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161) - March 30 – April 7, 2012 (Opening Reception: March 30, 7:30-10pm.

As part of its 7th season, the Women’s International Film & Arts Festival (WIFF) announced its first “Pitch Miami” competition for filmmakers who would like to have their idea considered for a $5,000 contribution toward their film.

The 2012 Range Rover Evoque, available at Land Rover Naples, has been named 'Luxury SUV of the Year' by Autobytel, adding to the newest Range Rover's list of over 70 international awards.

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival will be held this weekend from Sat. February 18th to Mon. February 20th. Participating for his 6th year, at the main stage in the Culinary Pavilion, will be Island favorite and celebrity private chef Hugh Sinclair.

Renowned Fine Art Photographer Alan Maltz has released his first eBook, "The Vision of Alan S. Maltz – Stories Behind the Capture." The new eBook is a firsthand look behind the development of some of the most inspiring images of Maltz’s career.

Student dancers from 12 area schools and 2 dance studios raise more than $2,500.00 for Dancers Responding to AIDS (DRA).

Holy Family Productions will hold "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" auditions for 6 main parts and chorus on February 27 & 29, 2012 from 6:30–9pm in the Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Life Center. Visit holyfamilyproductions.com for info.

Home Resource Contemporary Furniture Retailer Nurtures Live Fringe Theater in Downtown Sarasota, Florida

Piola, the Italian chain with 34 restaurants in nine countries, is an official sponsor of the Miami International Film Festival. Piola extends a 20 percent discount to all festival ticket holders during the festival March 2 - 11.

Artist Reception and Awards Presentation was held in BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery, Saturday, January 21. More than 80 artists are exhibiting in"Multiples," show open through Monday, February 27 1 to 4 p.m., Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat.

Runs at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center from February 10 - March 18, 2012

Around 400 quality lots of fine artwork, decorative art and Russian works will cross the block on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Elite Decorative Arts, in the firm’s gallery located in the Quantum Town Center at 1034 Gateway Boulevard in Boynton Beach, Fla.

The BIG ARTS Scholarship Award Program is now accepting applications for students with goals to pursue careers in visual arts, music, dance, theater, literary arts or film. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 30.

The FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival will take place October 26-28, 2012 at it's new home at The Hilton Orlando.