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March 30, 2007 |
Issue # 36 |
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A Lavender Spotlight
Festival Celebrates Fifth Year of Presenting
Gay Plays
By Mary Damiano
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Stuart Meltzer, the only local
playwright featured at the 5th annual Lavender Footlights Festival, April 10-15
in Miami photo: Mary Damiano |
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There are many theatre companies in South Florida that present gay plays, but
only Creative Arts Enterprises is dedicated to gay plays and gay voices. At
this year’s edition of the organization’s signature event, the Lavender
Footlights Festival, April 10-15, staged readings of more than a dozen plays by
gay writers and with gay themes will be presented.
Now in its fifth year, Lavender Footlights has grown from its beginnings as a
weekend event at the cavernous Shores Performing Arts Theatre to a hip happening
of six nights at the DotFiftyOne Gallery in the Miami Design District. Lavender
Footlights presents staged readings cast with some of the best actors South
Florida, as well as special performances by out of town talent.
Ellen Wedner, co-founder of Creative Arts Enterprises, says that this year is
about continuing the success of last year’s festival. |
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Film Fest Gives Back
MIFF Teaches the Community about Filmmaking
By Rayme Samuels
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Francis Negron, Ela Troyano and
Cynthia Lopez at the NALIP seminar, “U.S. Latinos on the Rise?” part of the
Miami International Film Festival REEL Seminars series
Photo: Carlos Llano |
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The Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) has swept
through this city with fervor, excitement and prestige. “Throughout the ten days
of the festival the audience connection to the films and the filmmakers has been
astounding,” says festival director Nicole Guillemet.
Hosted by Miami Dade College, the four year old event
boasted an impressive list of sponsors including The Miami Herald, The City of
Miami, and American Airlines. Films from over 42 countries including Argentina,
Japan, and Sweden have been presented. Awards have been announced, films have
been screened, and future legendary filmmakers have been named. |
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Fiction
Natural Woman
By Cristy Moran |
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 Arteamerica
in Miami Beach
Story and Photos by Irene Sperber
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 Manny About Town
Peggy Gilbert and Her All Girl Band
By Manny Meland |
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Arts
Opportunities
Local organizations seek performers, paid staff
and volunteers |
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Artist
Spotlight
Carol Fryd |
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