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Bayfront Park: Versatile venue’s bayside in Downtown
Bayfront Park has a great amphitheater and is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Miami. It's easily accessible by Metromover (the Bayside stop leaves you across the street from the park) and there's always something going on here.
When the weather's cool it's the spot for a weekly Friday night Downtown Concert Series hosting a variety of local musical acts. The remainder of the year it's the site for great Fourth of July and New Year's Eve bashes. They've got Yoga in the Park Monday and Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings, boat charters and para-sailing and for a no-fuss lunch, the ever-popular lunch trucks (there are several ones that park here on different days of the week) offer a great alternative to a sit-down restaurant and the view can't be beat.
Bayfront Park is located at 301 North Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 305-358-7550 www.bayfrontparkmiami.com
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Ballet Flamenco La Rosa: Passionate castanet moves
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Matheson Hammock Park gives glimpse of Miami past
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New World Symphony: Classy new venue
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Coral Gables Art Cinema: Reel indie films shown here
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Soundscape Park: Al fresco music in heart of South Beach
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Stiltsville Tours: Homes on water evoke old Miami
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Wrestlin’ a gator is an art form to these guys
Alligator wrestling to the Miccosukee Tribe is a tradition that's handed down from generation to generation. It is an important part of their history and one of the main attractions at the Miccosukee Indian Village.
Tribesmen perform several times throughout the day, putting themselves up against these ferocious animals in a pit. It's more than just entertainment, they utilize skills that are mastered and perfected after years of practice and training.
It's best to spend the day at the Village since the trek is far but there is plenty to do. Explore the grounds, shop for arts & crafts, watch the tribeswomen sewing intricate pieces and dine at the on-site restaurant.
Micocosukee Indian Village, Mile Marker 70, U.S. 41 Tamiami Trail, 305-552-8365, www.miccosukee.com
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Cultural Fridays: Little Havana’s lively monthly festival
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Zoo Miami: An adventure in the jungle
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Margulies Collection: Wynwood District pioneer’s space shines
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Oleta River State Park: Explore nature on land or in water
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Jazz at MOCA: Tunes under the night sky
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Jungle Island: Paradise attraction on Watson Island
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CIFO Art Space: Contemporary art in warehouse space
Yes, warehouses are becoming the norm as a venue for showing art but the CIFO (short for Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation) Art Space in Downtown Miami is something extraordinary. The state-of-the-art venue features contemporary art in their galleries while providing a lovely outdoor piazza for special events.
The exterior is just as impressive, a striking building covered in greenery. Inside the galleries they're showcasing the extensive collection of Ella Fontanals-Cisneros including video, photography, geometric abstraction and contemporary works by such notable artists as Ana Mendieta, Fiona Tan, Andreas Gursky, Ed Ruscha, Manuel Espinosa and many others.
They use the Piazza for plenty of art-related events and receptions and in December during Art Basel CIFO is hopping with daily tours for major art collectors in town shopping for the latest and greatest to expand their collection.
CIFO Art Space is located at 1018 North Miami Ave., Miami, FL 305-455-3380 www.cifo.org
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HistoryMiami CityTour: A lesson on the Magic City
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Art Center/South Florida: Watch artists at work
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Area Stage: Edgy, provocative theater
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Mad Cat Theatre Company: Alternative to the traditional
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Tigertail Productions: Culture of every kind
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Globe Cafe & Bar: Stellar jazz in downtown Gables
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Miami Science Museum & Planetarium: A world of hands-on exploration
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Paragon Theater: Movie-going taken to new heights
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Freedom Tower: Historic building houses provocative exhibitions
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Renaissance era’s alive at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
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Things are bloomin’ at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
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Waxy O’Connors: Limericks and ales are genuine here
The dark and heavy wood bar that commands Waxy O'Connor's and is its centerpiece was placed at the heart of the bar and eatery to remind patrons they're in an Irish pub and the 7,000-square-foot unit is authentic, it was built entirely in Ireland and shipped over to the United States.
The 20 brews and ales on tap and plenty more by the bottle are another dead giveaway that this is a place for drinking, eating, hanging with friends and especially catching just about any sporting event. They've got seventeen 50" flat screen televisions so everyone can be watching their favorite sport or team at any given time.
Offering live music is another plus here. When the deejay's not mixing up tunes, there's someone playing it live at Waxy's. The amazing view of Miami's Downtown skyline and historic Miami River make for great waterfront drinking and gazing.
Waxy O'Connor's is located at 690 SW 1st Court, Miami, FL
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Sea creatures soar and delight at Seaquarium
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Award-Winning Shows at GableStage
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Florida Grand Opera’s Classics Hit a High Note
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Staging a Stellar Line-Up at Actors’ Playhouse
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Diverse Drama & Dance at Deco Colony Theater
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Intimate Space, Big Talent at New Theatre
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Island Rhythms Pulsate from Hoy Como Ayer
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Miami Art Museum Draws In Art Lovers
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Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater is South Beach’s Gem
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See The Next Big Thing at Miami’s Improv & Dinner Theater
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Cutting Edge Art at Iconic Dorsch Gallery
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Speakeasy Jazz Upstairs at Van Dyke Cafe
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No Boundaries in Miami Light Project’s Contemporary World
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The Bass Museum: Art Inside and Out
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Twirls, Tutus and Tights at the Miami City Ballet
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History Lessons at Historical Museum of Southern Florida
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Tobacco Road’s Act is a Century Strong
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Discover Classics and Newbies at MOCA North Miami
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Innovative Sounds from the New World Symphony
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Pure Serenity at Historic Barnacle
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Momentum Dance: One of Miami’s Best Troupes
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Wolfsonian Museum Boasts a Provocative Collection
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Hearst’s Miami Castle: The Spanish Monastery
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Country Club of Miami
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Art Deco Historic District
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Rubell Family Collection