Miami New Drama’s original world premiere, “A Wonderful World,” a musical about Louis Armstrong, will open on Broadway in previews in October of 2024 with James Monroe Iglehart in the leading role. (Photo by Jeremy Daniel) Ask playwright Aurin Squire how the Louis Armstrong musical “A Wonderful World” went from a dream to a reality and he’ll tell you it began with a quick lunch meeting on Lincoln Road and then a “very long lunch” at a steakhouse with an ocean view on Miami Beach. Now, the production, which had its world premiere at Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre on Miami Beach in 2021 ..read more

This early version of the newly patented design shows off key traits. Image courtesy Haflete. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a nationwide network of independently operated regional programs that offer free legal advice to inventors of limited resources seeking to patent their invention. As regional requirements vary by program, the USPTO has a nationwide network of independently operated regional programs that seeks to connect inventors with patent attorneys or patent agents that have agreed to offer their services pro bono. In South Florida, the Arts and Business Cou ..read more

Gladys Ramirez has some big shoes to fill taking over for Susi Westfall, City Theatre’s founder, a fact of which Ramirez is well aware. “They’re big shoes to fill, everyone knows Susi, so very big shoes to fill,” says Ramirez. “Susi came to be at the helm of a large cultural institution in Miami when that wasn’t a thing.” Ramirez adds , “When I graduated from New World School of the Arts there weren’t a lot of women in charge, much less Latin women. For me to be a Latina woman in this position now, I have a lot live up to and I don’t want to disappoint the community.” A fixture in the Miami ar ..read more

X-ray artworks by British photographer Nick Veasey are currently on display at Eden Roc Hotel, Miami Beach. With the help of X-rays, the artist reveals the inner workings of everyday objects and people. Normally, x-rays are used to treat splintered bones, but Nick Veasey has been using them for his art for years. Through this unusual art-making tool, the British artist shows the inside of everyday objects like cars, shoes, packaging, guitars, planes, bikes, suitcases, etc. Also, he x-rays celebrities like Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Marylin Monroe, etc. “X-rays allow the internal structure ..read more

Painting by Voltaire Charles Marc (Mr. V) titled Les Ambassadrices (The ambassadors). Photo by Jonel Juste.   By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami, June 10, 2022 As part of the Haitian Heritage Month, the exhibit “Bèl Fanm, the beauty of strength” is on display at Little Haiti Cultural Complex until June 18. While Haitian Heritage month ended May 31, art lovers can still view some artworks at Little Haiti Cultural Complex, located at 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137. Through the exhibition “Bèl Fanm, the beauty of strength”, they will be able to appreciate the beauty of Haitian women. Th ..read more

Worldsquare (looking SE towards Blocks F East and H) (c) Courtesy Miami Worldcenter Associates. By Sergy Odiduro for Artburst Miami Erecting a development is one thing, making an artistic statement with it is another. Miami Worldcenter, an ongoing project guaranteed to change the face of Downtown Miami, is moving forward, but its developers are also ensuring that it is making its mark with art. “We live in one of the greatest cities of the world, that truly celebrates those from all walks of life and all parts of the globe, and so we want to create an outdoor museum [where] people can walk aro ..read more

Daniel Fila “Krave” conducting a tour of murals in Downtown Miami. Photo credit Jean Blackwell Font.  Joining forces to present last year’s Miami Mural Festival, local artist Daniel Fila (better known as muralist ‘Krave’) and Mana Public Arts are hoping to grow the festival to become an annual event. Fila was introduced to Mana prior to the 2020 Presidential Election when he was looking for walls to create political protest art. “I was going really hard to make my point and they supported me with that initiative, helping me find a place to do my work,” said Fila ..read more

DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST The Arts & Business Council is seeking a Digital Marketing Specialist to join our extraordinary team. We are leading the movement to build a sustainable cultural ecosystem through advancing high-impact partnerships between business, entrepreneurs and the arts. For over 35 years we have empowered the creative ecosystem through executive consultancies, leadership training, audience development, forums, workshops, curated outreach and networking events. We currently serve 500+ arts organizations. Our ideal candidate is excited to interact with our artists, arts pr ..read more

This early version of the newly patented design shows off key traits. Image courtesy Haflete. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a nationwide network of independently operated regional programs that offer free legal advice to inventors of limited resources seeking to patent their invention. As regional requirements vary by program, the USPTO has a nationwide network of independently operated regional programs that seeks to connect inventors with patent attorneys or patent agents that have agreed to offer their services pro bono. In South Florida, the Arts and Business Cou ..read more

Gladys Ramirez has some big shoes to fill taking over for Susi Westfall, City Theatre’s founder, a fact of which Ramirez is well aware. “They’re big shoes to fill, everyone knows Susi, so very big shoes to fill,” says Ramirez. “Susi came to be at the helm of a large cultural institution in Miami when that wasn’t a thing.” Ramirez adds , “When I graduated from New World School of the Arts there weren’t a lot of women in charge, much less Latin women. For me to be a Latina woman in this position now, I have a lot live up to and I don’t want to disappoint the community.” A fixture in the Miami ar ..read more