Terranova Corporation is collaborating with Oolite Arts to launch the Oolite Arts Project Space initiative in Coral Gables. Birthed from a shared vision to nurture and showcase local artists, the “Oolite Arts Project Space presented by Terranova”’ is set to transform Terranova’s location at 255 Alhambra into a living canvas, celebrating Miami’s artists. With both the exterior and interior of the building serving as stages for art, the space will continually evolve with monthly exhibitions curated by Oolite Arts. The program will also offer studio space to 12 Miami-based artists. Starting April ..read more

The long and winding legal road to restore the Coconut Grove Playhouse is expected to take another turn as Miami-Dade County tries to appeal the City of Miami zoning board’s decision to deny its request for a demolition permit. After the City of Miami’s Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board granted an appeal filed by Coconut Grove residents to deny the county’s demotion waiver in April 2023, the county requested the 11th Judicial Circuit Appellate Division hear the case. Regardless of the outcome, attorney David Winker who represents the residents anticipates the case will go to the Third Distric ..read more

Three historic facilities in Miami that have long languished will get a burst of his attention in the year ahead, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez vows as he looks at his aims for the final two years of his administration. In his sights for restoration are the city-owned Miami Marine Stadium and the Olympia Theater as well as the state-owned Coconut Grove Playhouse. “These three cultural facilities are incredibly important to our growth and evolution,” the mayor told Miami Today last week. He presented no details on his aims or funding. The marine stadium on Virginia Key, once used for boat races an ..read more

As art enthusiasts and collectors gear up for Art Basel, Miami Art Week kicks off with its signature satellite art fairs. Beginning Dec. 4, Miami Art Week is promising to showcase a week full of world-renowned and emerging artists who are set to exhibit a diverse array of immersive, contemporary and visual art masterpieces. SCOPE returns to 801 Ocean Dr. in Miami Beach with over 150 new contemporary exhibitions. Now on its 21st anniversary, the art fair presents daily programming that blends genres. Throughout the years, SCOPE has been committed to making art and technology accessible. Details ..read more

Art museums throughout Miami-Dade County have several art installations in store for the winter season. The Pérez Art Museum Miami at 1103 Biscayne Blvd. is set to exhibit starting on Dec. 5 “Gary Simmons: Public Enemy,” which is the first comprehensive career survey of the work of multidisciplinary artist Gary Simmons and his most in-depth presentation of work to date. The exhibition covers 30 years of the artist’s career, including about 70 works. “Perpetual Motion” explores how the nonstop technological change permeating daily life impacts the dynamic activity of contemporary artists. Openi ..read more

Wynwood Walls has a new artists lineup and theme for this year’s Miami Art Week. Starting Nov. 24, Wynwood Walls’ “The Power of Purpose” is set to reveal a reclaimed subway car as a permanent installation at the museum. The art piece finds its new home after completing a 1,000-mile journey from West Virginia to Wynwood, just in time for its Miami Art Week debut. “This interactive work is meant to further deepen the understanding of where the journey of the street art movement and graffiti culture began as it will now sit in its new home, not on train tracks, but in an oasis of arts,” said Jess ..read more

Theater arts groups are closing the year with performances that will leave audiences craving more. Miami-Dade’s theater arts industry is set to turn the stages into an interactive theatrical experience. The Adrienne Arsht Center at 1300 Biscayne Blvd. presents “Miami City Ballet: Fall Mix.” Premiering Oct. 20, the ballet will feature Balanchine’s iconic Serenade and Twyla Tharp’s 1986 sensation In the Upper Room. The performance will also premiere Jamar Roberts, a former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artist and choreographer, with new work. Beginning Nov. 11, the Arsht Center will host “F ..read more

Since officially opening in October 2022, the Doral Cultural Arts Center has hosted a wide array of activities – becoming the city’s hub for all arts. So far this year, the center at 8363 NW 53rd St. has showcased Prayer Day, Women’s History, Sister Cities Art, and Music and World Music exhibits. Art After Dark workshops, Comedy Night with Red and Latin dance classes were also on the roster. In the next couple of months, the cultural arts center is planning to host the city’s 20th anniversary commemorative reception on Aug. 24, which will feature a historical exhibit showcasing Doral’s history ..read more

After terminating a 20-year lease with theater operator Miami Dade College, the City of Miami has turned over the Tower Theater’s management to the district three commission office for a one-year pilot program. Last week, the commission narrowly passed a resolution ceding control of operations at the historic Calle Ocho movie house to commission district three, where it’s located. Approved in a 3-2 vote, district three Commissioner Joe Carollo, who represents the area, said he hopes the move will improve the theater’s attendance and programming. When doors opened in 1926, according to city bac ..read more

Grup Mediapro and BranStar Studios have teamed up to offer the largest state-of-the-art virtual production facility in Miami-Dade County. The virtual production LED wall at 7321 NW 75th St. in Medley will offer immersive real-time environments, Unreal Engine, in-camera motion tracking and real-time rendering. “The ability to combine our expertise of producing over 300 episodes of television and over 1,000 commercial video projects per year with Grup Mediapro’s team of industry professionals is sure to create exponential opportunities for Miami-Dade’s TV and film industry. A true win-win for al ..read more