Arts & Business Council of Miami

  • Idyllic Funk Band

    Idyllic Funk Band are a high-powered, genre-blending ensemble rooted in the vibrant cultural fabric of Miami, led by drummer Daniel Washington. Seamlessly fusing jazz, Latin jazz, reggae, R&B, gospel and funk, the group offer reimagined standards and original compositions that move audiences. With a flexible roster that can include vocalists and additional instrumentalists, Idyllic Funk Band adapt to corporate, public and community stages while preserving deep musicality and warmth.

    Their performances honor musical lineage—from the grooves of Tito Puente and Miles Davis to the spirit of Bob Marley—while carrying a contemporary, inclusive energy. The band’s recent residency-style engagements, including tributes such as A Night at Sir John’s Knight Beat, reflect their commitment to cultural memory and communal uplift. Whether in intimate venues or large outdoor showcases, Idyllic Funk Band deliver immersive, joyful soundscapes that invite connection and keep feet moving.

  • Holiday Sip & Shop in Coral Gables

    It's a merry shopping and wine-tasting experience on Miracle Mile. Get ready to sip on delicious wines from wineries across Uruguay while you shop for unique holiday gifts at our beautiful boutiques. From fashion to home decor, find the perfect gifts for your loved ones (or treat yourself!).

    On Thursday, Nov. 20, at 5 p.m., check in at McBride Plaza, 150 Miracle Mile, and receive an event map, complimentary wine tumbler, and reusable tote bag with special promotional offers inside.

    This event is brought to you in partnership with the Consulate General of Uruguay in Miami. Proceeds from the event will go to the Unidos por un Sueño foundation.

  • What’s In Your Container?

    Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. (DVCAI) invites audiences to experience its curatorial initiative, The Container Project, at DVCAI at Barry University.

  • Zoetic Stage & The Arsht Center: The Mother

    Anne’s adult children are off living their own lives, and her husband is busy with his career. So where does that leave Anne, who has built her identity around creating a family and being a good mother? On the night before her husband is set to leave on a business trip, her son comes home to sleep in his old room. Or does he? It’s impossible to know for certain in this riveting play about a woman whose inner life is constantly shifting.

  • 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 

  • Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill

    Orchestra Miami proudly presents From Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill, a captivating musical revue that honors the life and legacy of one of the 20th century’s most influential composers. The show features over 40 of Weill’s iconic songs, with timeless classics from The Threepenny Opera, Lady in the Dark, Lost in the Stars, and includes favorites like “Mack the Knife,” “September Song,” “Surabaya Johnny,” “My Ship,” “Speak Low”, “Lonely House”, “The Saga of Jenny” and much more!

    The show features a phenomenal quartet of singing actors- Rose Kearin, soprano; Elise Quagliata, mezzo-soprano; Ben Gulley, tenor & Lovell Rose, baritone. The show is fully staged by director Ali Tallman and accompanied by a 6-piece cabaret-style ensemble, led by Orchestra Miami’s Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi.

  • 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.

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