Since his wife's death, Andrew Blake is depressed.
In an ultimate impetus, he leaves London to go back to France, in the house he met her. This journey through happy days memories won't go as planned.
Savor Cinema 503 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Map)
Ashley Pezzotti brings a rare combination of vocal precision and emotional depth to the Arts Garage stage, delivering jazz with both reverence and daring originality. Her set moves seamlessly between reimagined standards and compelling originals, each song shaped by her impeccable phrasing and magnetic presence. It's not just a concert it's a masterclass in vocal jazz from one of the genre's most exciting young artists.
Performer Bio:
Ashley Pezzotti is a rising star in the New York jazz scene, blending the elegance, rhythmic sophistication, and infectious joy of the great jazz vocalists who came before her. Just in her 20s, Pezzotti has already made her mark, touring and recording with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), and icons such as Arturo Sandoval, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and piano prodigy Joey Alexander.
Born to Dominican roots, Ashley crafts original compositions in both English and Spanish, weaving a timeless blend of melodies that echo the classic jazz standards she so effortlessly interprets. Her silky smooth, rich voice and impressive artistry have also taken her to prestigious venues around the world, further solidifying her reputation as an international force in jazz.
Her unique vocal mastery has earned rave reviews, with JLCO trumpeter and arranger Marcus Printup calling her a "singer's singer" who not only delivers classic standards and original work with ease but also effortlessly holds her own in the world of scat singing, rivaling the skills of any horn player. With a stage presence that captivates and a voice that commands attention, Ashley brings fresh, compelling interpretations to both timeless tunes and hidden gems.
Arts Garage 94 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 (Map)
Celebrate the timeless genius of jazz legend Bill Evans in this intimate concert featuring pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew, bassist Jamie Ousley, and drummer Brandon Lee Lewis. With his lyrical phrasing and harmonic brilliance, Evans forever changed the landscape of modern jazz.
Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Cente 10950 SW 211 Street, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 (Map)
Nicolle Noel Ugarriza
786-573-5300
ARCA Images and Miami-Dade County Auditorium, in partnership with Roxy Theater Group, presents "La Travesia" on Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 20 at Westchester Cultural Arts Center.
A young girl dies in the arms of Sister Cecilia. This incident triggers alarms for the nun about the functioning of the humanitarian project in the village where she works, an area devastated by violence and multiple needs for assistance to children and refugees. The event becomes the starting point of an intense emotional journey about her ethical principles and faith. This powerful and thought-provoking play explores themes such as the search for truth. The rich character development and evocative narrative create a compelling theatrical experience that invites audiences to reflect on their own beliefs and values.
Presented in Spanish with simultaneous audio translation in English.
This show is part of Miami-Dade County Auditorium's Away From Home Series, a program that consists of off-site events at alternative venues with community partners while MDCA is temporarily closed for renovations.
Westchester Cultural Arts Center 7930 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155 (Map)
Box Office
www.miamidadecountyauditorium.org/series/mdca-away-from-home-arca-images-presenta-la-travesia
Explore love, marriage and relationships in this portrait of three couples who occupy Suite 719 at the Plaza Hotel in NYC.
Box Office opens 1 hour before each performance.
Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts 17195 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 (Map)
Get ready for a fairy tale adventure like no other! Based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks Animation film that started it all, Shrek The Musical TYA brings everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on stage. Featuring all-new songs by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline, or Change) and a hilarious book by David Lindsay-Abaire, this Tony Award-winning musical turns a faraway kingdom upside down when a grumpy green hero sets out to rescue a feisty princess. Along the way, he's joined by a wisecracking Donkey, a dozen fairy tale misfits, and a whole lot of heart. Shrek proves there's more to the story than meets the ears and it's laugh-out-loud fun for the whole family!
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Map)
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Three women go on a two-day hike up a hill to honor a recently deceased friend, each carrying an inscribed stone to place as a monument at the peak. But they must get there first and the climb will be as challenging, unexpected, ridiculous and hilarious as life itself. Written by the acclaimed author known for his hit Broadway play End of the Rainbow, which inspired the Oscar-winning film "Judy" starring Renée Zellweger, Step By Step is a theatrical gem. This United States premiere is a rollercoaster of memories, emotions, and personal revelations, showcasing comedic brilliance through witty dialogue and clever one-liners that will leave audiences laughing out loud.
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Map)
Every first and third Saturday of the month we have opening receptions featuring local artist from 6 to 9 PM. These are free events and art is available for purchase. Feel free to invite friends. The event is at fierce art gallery studio and is an LGBTQ plus safe space, gallery and working studio We also rent our space for a special events and provide classes and one on one workshops please reach out for more info. Thank you.
Email or Call to schedule an appointment or private art class.
Fierce Art Gallery 2424 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (Map)
Sherman Yee
646-391-6863
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Join MOAD and Lucia Morales at MDC's Kendall Campus Art Gallery for a reception celebrating Morales's artist residency.
Throughout the summer term, Morales will create new work and engage with students, campus groups, and members of the public.
Lucia Morales is a Peruvian artist who lives and works in Miami. Born in Lima, Morales moved to United States with her family at a young age. Influenced deeply by her cultural heritage, she seeks to reconnect to Ayacucho, a city nestled in the Andean Mountains, where her family is from.
Refreshments will be served.
Free parking is available in the MDC Campus parking lot adjacent to the art gallery. The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.
MOAD is proud to offer artists resources, support, and space to create in Miami. This artist residency will also invite the public to step into the studio and observe and interact with the artist at work, promoting conversations about process, multidisciplinary artmaking, and the role of the artist within learning institutions.
MOAD's programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Miami Herald is a media sponsor of MOAD's programming.
Image: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, October 3, 2025.
MDC's Kendall Campus Art Gallery 110 SW 104th St., Miami, FL 33176 (Map)
Sierra Manno
Philip Smith: Magnetic Fields is a career survey and solo institutional debut for Miami artist Philip Smith. Curated by art historian Robin Clark, Magnetic Fields presents over 50 works spanning five decades of Smith’s expansive artistic career.
The exhibition unfolds across six gallery spaces at MOCA, with thematically organized environments that revolve entirely around Smith’s multifaceted pictographic language. Extending beyond conventional artistic practices, Smith explores metaphysical and spiritual themes through large-scale, vibrantly chromatic paintings.
Smith’s work traverses a spectrum of influences—from a childhood imbued with mystical and spiritual healing to ancient pictographs—creating a tapestry of personal and collective memory. Iconography derived from biology texts, diagrams, and Cold War spy manuals coexist in his compositions, offering not only a visual feast but also an energetic, intellectual dialogue.
At MOCA, the exhibition traces Smith’s artistic evolution. Early works from the Pictures era showcase his ambitiously-scaled drawings based on found images forming enigmatic, puzzle-like compositions. Another section, “Black Paintings,” draws from his studies of ancient cultures and mystery schools, and then into “Modern Paintings,” which overlay linear patterns with abstract geometries inspired by mid-century painters like Barnett Newman, Mark Tobey, and Jasper Johns.
The latter half of Smith’s career is represented through“ Color Paintings”, which feature crisp graphic imagery carved into bold, monochromatic fields, and “White Paintings” works, where erasures evoke both disappearance and emergence.
The exhibition culminates in Smith’s newest series, “Energy Paintings,” in which monumental canvases are uniquely activated with gestural and chromatic energy. These works synthesize elements from earlier series, radiating a fresh dynamism. Much like the earth’s magnetic field—generated by molten iron at its core and shielding the planet from harmful solar radiation—Smith’s “Energy Paintings” emit their own magnetism. Vibrant lines and cosmological symbols pulse across the canvases, drawing viewers into their powerful, protective embrace.
Philip Smith: Magnetic Fields will remain on view through October 5, 2025.
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161 (Map)
The fashion-forward exhibition, Walk the Runway: Showcasing Local Fashion Designers, will highlight the creativity and craftsmanship of South Florida's local fashion designers. The exhibition will run from July 18 through September 19, 2025, with a focus on homegrown clothing and accessories. "Walk the Runway" celebrates the diverse fashion landscape of the region and its influence on global trends. A free public reception will take place on July 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ArtServe, Inc. 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Map)
