Culture
Gables artist gives back to community
“The modern artist is working and expressing an inner world,” abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock once said. Pollack is one of those who has inspired Coral Gables artist John Angée, also an abstract expressionist whose medium is sculpture. Angée first gained …
The Globe presents its 10th annual CubaLibre BlockParty on May 17
The Globe will host its 10th annual CubaLibre BlockParty, a free, open-air concert and festival in the heart of downtown Coral Gables along the entire 300 block of Alhambra Circle starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 17. Celebrating Cuba’s …
Actors’ Playhouse presents golfing farce ‘Fox on the Fairway’
Filled with mistaken identities and over-the-top romances, the hilarious comedy The Fox on the Fairway comes to the Miracle Theatre from May 8 through June 2 as Actors’ Playhouse continues its 25th anniversary season. The Fox on the Fairway is …
Young Talent Big Dreams contest finds local kids with artistic talents
A torn ligament in her knee wasn’t about to stop Fiona Campbell from reaching her big dreams. The 14-year-old had been in surgery last Thursday and found herself on stage Saturday night as part of the Young Talent Big Dreams …
Architect revisits Gables roots with photo exhibit at Books & Books
As a young architect embarking on a solo practice over 30 years ago, Ted Hoffman landed ideal office space to grow his business — upstairs in a historic building in Coral Gables with a view of the original Books & …
Guests enjoy ‘Downton Abbey’ theme at WPBT2 fundraiser
Public Television WPBT2 and guests celebrated Downton Abbey, the wildly popular PBS series, during an interesting and entertaining fundraiser on Thursday, April 11, at the Coral Gables Country Club. In addition, Bob Baal, who has served WPBT2 since joining its …
UM’s Herrick Center new resource for film buffs
Do you enjoy intellectual discussions about movies? If so, the University of Miami’s Norton Herrick Center for Motion Picture Studies has something to offer. The Herrick Center in UM’s School of Communication has a collection of about 3,500 films and …
Acting student wins UM’s first playwriting competition
The University of Miami Department of Theatre Arts on Tuesday, April 2, announced the winner of its inaugural playwriting competition: junior Mona Pirnot for her play Practicum. Majoring in acting, Pirnot is a bachelor of fine arts student from Sarasota. …
Creator of ‘In The Heights’ to watch April 7 finale at Miracle Theatre
Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor and Tony Award-winning creator of In The Heights, will be in the audience to cheer on the cast of his Tony-winning best musical during the production’s closing performance at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre on Sunday …
Finalists named in UM’s 1st playwriting competition; fundraiser performance April 23
The University of Miami Department of Theatre Arts has announced the three finalists in its first playwriting competition. Following another round of judging, the winning play will be showcased with a workshop presentation and fund-raising benefit at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, …
