Arts & Business Council of Miami

  • Live at Knight: A Conversation With Kamala Harris

    For the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history. Written with candor, a unique perspective and the pace of a page-turning novel, 107 Days takes you inside the race for the presidency as no one has ever done before.

    ABOUT THE BOOK:
    Your Secret Service code name is Pioneer. You are the first woman in history to be elected vice president of the United States. On July 21, 2024, your running mate, Joe Biden, announces that he will not be seeking reelection. The presidential election will occur on November 5, 2024. You have 107 days.

    Event ticket includes a copy of 107 Days.

  • Miami Book Fair: Spotlight on Florida & Making of – Nonfiction

    Join four Florida authors for an engaging discussion on the Sunshine State’s fascinating history. 

    In "Coral Gables: The First Hundred Years", Patrick Alexander traces George Merrick’s journey from a modest homesteader to the visionary founder of the “City Beautiful.” "Coral Gables: From Bankruptcy to Beauty" by Les Standiford revisits Merrick’s legacy, exploring how his planned city evolved into a global destination of architecture, culture, and innovation.

    Craig Pittman, in "Welcome to Florida: True Tales from America’s Most Interesting State", delivers an entertaining collection of stories that capture the quirky, colorful, and sometimes unbelievable spirit of Florida and its people. Meanwhile, Lawrence R. Samuel’s Making Miami: The Historic Rise of the Magic City offers a sweeping look at Miami’s transformation. 

    Together, these authors shine a spotlight on the forces, figures, and stories that have shaped Florida into the state we know today.

    Date and Address:
    Saturday, November 22
    Room 7128 (Building 7, 1st Floor)
    300 NE Second Ave., Miami, Fl 33132 

  • Laser Evening

    Rock legends take center stage as the Frost Planetarium ignites with dazzling laser visuals during November’s Laser Evening. Experience the music of The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix like never before.

  • Scholl Lecture Series: Harmonia Rosales with Special Guest Desmond Howard

     Featuring the premier cultural creatives of our time, with a conversation between self-taught Afro-Cuban American painter and author Harmonia Rosales and former professional football wide receiver and art collector Desmond Howard. Rosales will share her journey from artist to author and discuss her new book, “Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic,” which features never before seen work by the artist.

  • CHOPIN Salons with Ian Hobson (piano) & Andrés Cárdenes (violin)

    The CHOPIN Salons take place at the historic Miami Beach Woman's Club. These elegant events are complimentary for Chopin Foundation members, but everyone is welcome!

    As we conclude our 50th Anniversary Celebration, the November CHOPIN Salon welcomes Ian Hobson, a top laureate of the very first National Chopin Piano Competition in 1975. He is joined by violinist Andrés Cárdenes, a winner of the 1982 Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition. Their chamber performance promises an afternoon of exceptional artistry, collaboration, and musical excellence.

  • VIP Art Week Happy Hour | Arts Biz Miami x Studio Artera

    Join us for a decadent co-host Creative Happy Hour with Studio Artera!

    An exclusive evening for VIP's kick-off to Miami's 23rd annual Art Week at the InterContinental Miami. Immerse yourself in the luminous works of acclaimed French artist Diane Benoit du Rey, renowned for her architectural approach to light and space, Diane’s work has been celebrated across Versailles, Paris, and Design Miami. Now, she returns for one evening only to illuminate the InterContinental Miami.

    Enjoy an evening of craft cocktails, light bites, and elegant networking with fellow art lovers, collectors, and cultural leaders.

  • Art Miami: Public Fair

    As Miami’s original and longest-running contemporary art fair, Art Miami is a premier destination for acquiring significant works from the 20th and 21st centuries, drawing top collectors, curators, and galleries from around the world. Select Arts Biz Partners and Members are invited to claim exclusive VIP tickets to the 2025 Art Miami Preview on December 2nd at One Herald Plaza.

  • Love of Urban Design® Week

    ✨ Where culture blooms and imagination takes form. ✨

    This Miami Art Week, step into Love of Urban Design® Week (LOUD Week) — an official Art of Black Miami experience presented by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.

    From December 3–6, Miami Gardens transforms into a vibrant canvas of art, fashion, and innovation — where creativity meets community, and urban sophistication takes center stage.

    Immerse yourself in curated exhibitions, bold runway artistry, and cultural activations redefining the future of contemporary expression.

  • Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami: Opening Night Preview

    Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami are two fairs under one roof, held within 150,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space at Mana Wynwood Convention Center, December 3—7. The fairs attract more than 40,000 attendees who enjoy the artwork of the 1,000+ artists showcased by over 280 exhibitors during Miami Art Week. Select Arts Biz Partners and Members are invited to claim exclusive VIP tickets to this world class fair.

  • Film Screening & Panel Discussion—Full Set: A Celebration of Miami Nail Artistry

    Delve into the world of nail art with Full Set Project! Full Set Project explores the social and cultural impacts of the nail industry through a study of the artistry, entrepreneurship, and working conditions of nail techs while amplifying their voices.

    Join us for a special screening of Nail Tech: Portrait of an Artist (2025) followed by a discussion with filmmakers Dr. Jillian Hernandez, Dr. Elena Guzman, and Dr. Aracely García-González; and internationally renowned, Miami Florida-based nail artist Kro Vargas.

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