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World Famous Los Trompos Experience at Shops at Merrick Park
Shops at Merrick Park invites residents and visitors to experience the world-famous Los Trompos art exhibition created by Mexican designers Hector Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena. This interactive vibrant outdoor display will make its return to South Florida, from February 13 through March 21 for one month only.
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Shops at Merrick Park, known for its pristine outdoor shopping with lush green spaces and a fine collection of retailers in the heart of Coral Gables, will once again host the world-famous Los Trompos art exhibition created by Mexican designers Hector Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena. This interactive vibrant outdoor display will make its return to South Florida, captivating audiences from February 13 through March 21 for one month only.
"Los Trompos," which means "spinning tops" in Spanish, is a traveling exhibit that has been displayed in cities around the world, including Mexico City, Paris, and New York. The lively installation will feature eight larger-than-life, three-dimensional colorful spinning tops in a variety of colors and shapes that invite visitors to play and engage with the art. The art draws its inspiration from a toy that has been popular with children around the world since the dawn of time.
The colorful surfaces of each top are created, in part, by fabric woven in a traditional Mexican style. The fabric is stretched over the modules to seat several people at once. Functioning as both artwork and a rotating platform, each sculpture acts as a gathering place for relaxation, social interaction and entertainment.
This large-scale, artistic installation engages visitors in a way that is both meaningful and playful. By working together to create momentum, visitors can spin the tops on their bases.
Los Trompos was first commissioned by High Museum of Arts, Atlanta. Owners of Los Trompos are DTE Energy Beacon Park Foundation and The Downtown Detroit Partnership. The tour producer is Creos.
Los Trompos at Shops at Merrick Park is free to attend (no ticket required). Visitors are encouraged to take the tops for a spin, sit back and relax, or pose for the perfect photo opportunity. The exhibit is suitable for all ages.
Here for a limited time, discover and explore this immersive experience before it's too late! For more information visit: Website.
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Location
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave.,
Coral Gables,
FL
33146
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Battle Court Jai-Alai
Come experience the World’s Fastest Ball Sport LIVE at the Magic City Fronton!
Highlights:
- FREE ADMISSION
- FREE-TO-PLAY WAGERING
- FREE PARKING
- FUN FOR ALL AGES
- DJ LU ENTERTAINMENT
Wagering Rewards:
- 1st Place: $250 cash prize for the night's top bettor!
- 2nd to 20th Place: Win $50 each! It's a win-win for the top 20 players.
Get ready for a night filled with fast-paced action, incredible skill, and a celebration of a century of Jai-Alai in Miami. See you there!
Location
Magic City Fronton
450 NW 37th Ave,
Miami,
FL
33125
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Opening Reception: Memory Soup Teen Exhibition NSU Art Museum
Thursday, Apr 4, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - English
Join us as we celebrate the creativity of local Broward teens for the free opening reception of our Teen Exhibition: Memory Soup.
Please join us for the opening reception for Memory Soup, an exhibition showcasing artwork in all media by Broward County teens curated by student members of NSU Art Museum’s Teen Art Council, which highlights the unique perspectives and experiences of teens across Broward County. You are invited to this special night at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale to celebrate the exceptional talents of Broward County students and to engage with the greater community of Broward County.
Admission is FREE!
The Teen Art Council (TAC) at NSU Art Museum embraces teens and empowers peers within the museum space by providing programming and support that enhances leadership skills, critical-thinking and developmental milestones for an emerging professional. By fostering a designated, incubated safe space for teens’ perspectives to convene, NSU Art Museum initiates lifelong relationships with the teen demographic. Its mission is to create spaces and programs for teen representation and bridge the gap between teenagers and NSU Art Museum.
Location
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33301
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Bank Of America Museums On Us
The Museum of Discovery and Science is proud to be a member of the Bank of America Museums on Us®.
Present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID at the Museum box office to gain one free general admission. South Florida's award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, cafe, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world. Children can also visit MODS' newest traveling exhibit "Thomas & FriendsTM: Explore the Rails!" Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children's Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price. Sponsored by Bank of America.
For more information, visit website or call (954) 467-MODS (6637).
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Location
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33312
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Fins Up! A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - English
This year, Broward Education Foundation’s always-entertaining themed event will pay homage to Jimmy Buffett while raising funds to support Broward County Public Schools students and teachers.
Attention Parrotheads Broward Education Foundation is throwing the ultimate party, BrightStar Credit Union’s Fins Up! A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett. Grab your Hawaiian shirts and come dressed in your best island attire and enjoy a festive cocktail reception, delicious dinner and tropical drinks from the tiki bar. Dance the night away to live music from a popular tribute band performing Buffett’s iconic hits like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
Location
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
1111 North Ocean Drive,
Hollywood,
FL
33019
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