Marvin Glassman

Comedians, dance companies, film series, musicians and singers are featured in the more than 50 programs to be offered this season at the Aventura Arts And Cultural Center, located at 3385 Northeast 188 Street in the heart of Aventura, with the full opening of the center’s 330 seats that began in October.

“It is a blessing for us to be opening again for our supporters and we are blessed that the vast majority of artists and programs that we had to shut down because of the pandemic, are now available, so essentially what we hoped to schedule for last season will now be offered this season,” said Jeff Kiltie, general manager of the Aventura Arts And Cultural Center.

The roster of programs this season includes a monthly series of international films, five classical pianists in the Miami International Piano Festival, four Broadway Concert series featuring noted singers who headlined musical theatre productions on Broadway, three dance programs from the Arts Ballet Theatre, comedians such as Vic Di Bitetto and Sarge, as well as many musical tribute programs, featuring performers singing the songs of Abba, Bee Gees, Bobby Darin, Aretha Frankin, among others.

“One of our major highlights is our Broadway Concert Series this season which will allow our audiences to see famed performers, such as Lucie Arnaz, in intimate settings that offer a closer up front look at popular performers that would not be available at large venues. I have to thank both the City Of Aventura and our many sponsors who partner with us to provide the high quality of educational and entertaining programs,” said Kiltie.

Kiltie partners with many South Florida organizations, such as The Broward Center for the Performing Arts (which also manages the AACC), Boca Black Box, Arts Ballet, Dance Now Miami, Miami International Piano Festival, to ensure that audiences see the finest talent from South Florida and around the world.

“It is exciting to see so many performers from South Florida, such as young local pianists Ethan Bortnick, Bryan Goldberg and singer Debbie Taylor and her “Top Of The World” band get their breakthroughs into major venues around the world by performing first at the Aventura Center,” Kiltie said.

Here is calendar of events taking place at Aventura Arts And Cultural Center for the new year.

JANUARY 2022

Sunday, Jan. 2, 2  and 7 p.m.: Divas 3 are three female singers celebrating the “Divas” of music,  such as Cher, Aretha Franklin, Carole King among others. $45-$49.

Tuesday, Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m.: International Film Series “Dear Comrades,” a film from Russia with English subtitles. The story is about a 1962 strike from workers in a small Russian town to protest rising food prices. $12.

Friday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m.: Comedian Vic DiBitetto, who calls himself “The Italian Hurricane” because of the fast pace of his jokes. $47.50-$62.50.

Saturday, Jan. 8, 8 p.m.: Singers Lance Lipinski and The Lovers star in “Shake Baby Shake,” a tribute to the 1950-1960 male and female vocal rock and roll groups. $45-$49.

Sunday, Jan. 9, 5 p.m.; Russian pianist Nicolay Khozyainov performs a tribute to Chopin in a Miami International Piano Festival program. $45-$55

Thursday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m.: Singer Suzanne O’Davis in “Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook,” a tribute to singer Carole King. $55-$65.

Friday, Jan 14, 8 p.m,: Singers The Guthrie Brothers in “Scarborough Affair: A Simon & Garfunkel Experience,” a tribute to the singer/songwriter team of Simon and Garfunkel. $47.50-$62.50

Saturday, Jan. 15, 2 and 8 p.m.: Singer Latraia Savage in “Disco Divas: A Tribute to Diana Ross, The Supremes and Donna Summer.” Savage sings popular hit songs from Motown and the disco era. $55-$65.

Friday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m.: The Bronx Wanderers, a six man vocal group, pay tribute to rock and roll vocal groups from 1950-1970. $60-$65.

Sunday, Jan. 23 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Singer Charl Brown stars in “Smokey And Me: A Celebration Of Smokey Robinson,” a tribute to singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson. $47-$52.

Friday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m.: Singers Jay And The Americans, a four part male vocal group, perform their popular hit songs. $60-$65.

Saturday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m.: Singers Zmed Brothers star in “The Everly Brothers Experience,” performing the hit songs of The Everly Brothers. $45-$65.

Sunday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.: Singer Norm Lewis performs Broadway songs in the Broadway Concert Series. $52-$77. The VIP $77 ticket includes a meeting with Lewis.

FEBRUARY, 2022

Tuesday, Feb 1, 7:30 p.m.: International Film Series “Perfumes,” a French film with English subtitles.The story is about a French woman, a celebrity known for her unique fragrances in the perfume business, who hires a driver who challenges her independence. $12.

Thursday, Feb. 3, 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.: Smart Stage Matinee Series designed for students and teachers presents The National Players production of the drama “A Raisin In The Sun.”  Various prices. 

Friday, Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m and 8 p.m.: Smart Stage Matinee Series designed for students and teachers present The National Players production of the Shakespearean comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Various ticket prices. 

Saturday Feb. 5, 2 and 7 p.m.:  Cirque Zuma Zuma, an African Cirque troupe performs acrobats and other Cirque acts.. $40-$45, $25 students, $5 lap seats for young children.

Friday, Feb 11, 8 p.m.: Singer Mark Anthony as Billy Joel in “Piano Man." Anthony performs the hit songs of singer/songwriter Billy Joel. $49-$59.

Saturday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Animal trainer Grant Kemmerer in “Wild World Of Animals,” featuring a leopard, a monkey, an owl and other animals on stage. $35.

Thursday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m.: "ABBA Mania," a sing along show featuring the hit songs of the singing group ABBA. $50-$55.

Friday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m.: Singer Ron Gartner in “Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin”. Gartner performs the hit songs of singer/songwriter Bobby Darin. $50-$55.

Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 20, 5 p.m.: Garrido Flamenco Dance Company performs “A Dos,” choreographed by Siudy Garrido. $50-$55.

Saturday, Feb. 26, 2 and 7 p.m.: Dance troupe Catapult star in “Magic Shadows,” featuring Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and other dances. $35-$40

Sunday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Books Alive From Stage To Page presents the children’s musical “Pinkalicious,” the title character from a children’s book series. $16.

MARCH, 2022

Tuesday, March 1, 7:30 p.m.: International Film Series. $12.

Friday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 6, 3 p.m.: Arts Ballet Theatre performs “Coppelia.” $35.

Friday, March 12, 8 p.m.: Singer CeCe Teneal in “Portrait Of A Queen,” a tribute to singer Aretha Franklin. $47-$53.

Saturday, March 13, 7 p.m.: Singer Rachel Bay Jones, known for her role on television’s “Modern Family,” sings Broadway songs in the Broadway Concert Series. $52-$57 and a $77 VIP ticket includes a meeting with Jones.

Saturday, March 19, 2 and 8 p.m.:  “Bee Gees Now,” featuring three singers performing the music of Bee Gees. $49-$59.

Sunday, March 20, 5 p.m.: Russian Pianist Ilya Itin plays the music of Bach, Rachmaninoff and other classical music composers. $45-$55.

Saturday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.: Singers and dancers Michael Kessler and Melinda Jackson star in “Broadway With Heart,” performing songs and dances from Broadway musicals. $40-$60.

APRIL 2022

Saturday, April 2, 2 and 8 p.m.: “This Is Elton. The Tribute,” is a sing along concert featuring the music of singer/songwriter Elton John.$49-$59.

Tuesday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.: International Film Series. $12

Sunday, April 10, 7 p.m.: Singer Lucie Arnaz stars in “I Got The Job” a salute to her personal experiences on the Broadway stage in a Broadway Concert Series production. $52-$57 .A VIP $77 ticket includes a meeting with Arnaz.

Saturday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.: Arts Ballet Theatre “Spring Gala,” The program features both the classical “Pas De Deux” and non-classical dances choreographed by Arts Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Vladimir Issaev. $35.

Sunday,  April 24 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Books Alive From Stage To Page presents the musical adaption of the Dr. Seuss book “The Cat In The Hat.” $16

Sunday, April 24, 7 p.m.: Broadway singer Telly Leuing performs songs from “Alladin,” “Godspell,” “Rent,” and other musicals in a Broadway Concert Series production. $52-$57. VIP $77 ticket includes a meeting with Leuing.

MAY 2022

Sunday, May 1, 5 p.m.: Russian pianist Zlata Chochieva performs works by Bach, Brahms and other classical music composers in a Miami International Piano Festival program. $45-$55.

Tuesday, May 3: International Film Series. $12

Saturday, May 7: 2 and 8 p.m.: Singer Latraia Savage stars in “Remembering Whitney,” performing the hit songs of singer Whitney Houston. $49-$59.

Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m.: Dance Now Miami performs the work of Jose Limon with the Limon Dance Company featuring “The Waldstein Sonata.” $20-$50

Sunday, May 22, 5 p.m.: Israeli pianist Ariel Lanyi performs the works of Beethoven, Schumann and other classical musical composers in a program as part of the Miami International Piano Festival. $45-$55.

For more information and tickets to the Aventura Arts And Cultural Center events, call 305-466-8002 or go to aventuracenter.org