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August 2022
In Studio with Oolite: Figure Drawing Workshop
In this workshop, students will tackle the classic challenge of drawing the human figure from life. There will be demos and exercises to practice gesture, proportion, movement, foreshortening, form, light and shadow. Students will learn to put marks on paper that will describe what they see in front of them. This class is not so much about finished drawings, but rather the process of learning to express what they see on paper. A nude model will be used, taking short…
Find out more »Adult Chess Club at The Miami Beach Regional Library
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, please contact the branch. Ages 19 yrs. + To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Public Library System sponsored program or meeting, please call Monica Martinez at 305-375-5094 or email programs@mdpls.org five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call…
Find out more »In Studio with Oolite: Screen Printing with Dyes on Fabric
This course explores the more painterly side of screenprinting by utilizing dye mixtures and freehand painting techniques as opposed to traditional oil or water-based ink. These designs can then be transferred onto fabric sources for unique prints resembling watercolor, acrylic painting and other fine art processes. Students will come up with their own designs using paper stencils and free hand painting. We will discuss the chemical properties of the dyes and mix sodium alginate, the printing paste that will allow…
Find out more »Toastmasters at The Miami Beach Regional Library
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, please contact the branch. Ages 19 yrs.+ To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Public Library System sponsored program or meeting, please call Monica Martinez at 305-375-5094 or email…
Find out more »The Betsy Hotel presents Escribe Aquí – Write Here Festival
Join The Betsy Hotel for these Escribe Aquí/Write Here Festival Public Events – RSVP and receive link for Live Stream Meet & Share your work with poets, poetry reading by festival participants and live music both Zarzuela and Latin Jazz Meet and share work with poets Francisco Aragon and Caridad Moro-Greniler - 7 pm in the Carlton Room Francisco Aragón is the son of Nicaraguan immigrants. His books include, After Rubén (2005), Glow of Our Sweat (2010), and Puerta de Sol (2005). He’s also the editor of, The Wind Shifts:…
Find out more »Anne Roumanoff at The Bandshell
With her tender and lucid look at the French society of 2022, Anne Roumanoff manages to make laughs about this complicated period. The result of the presidential elections, divorced women, political correctness, telecommuting, dating, influencers obsessed with their likes, the cookies of the computers that spy on us but also a clairvoyant who encourages you to be more attentive in your couple... Everything is not going well but when you leave the show of Anne Roumanoff, you really feel better.
Find out more »Miami Beach OnStage! presents The Fifth Element
Miami Beach OnStage! presents live performances and temporary art installations in our beautiful parks and public spaces throughout the city. Our culturally diverse programming includes music, movies, dance and more. Join us for the city’s largest free outdoor performing and visual arts program! August 18 In partnership with Miami Jewish Film Festival The Fifth Element (126 mins) Summer Movies Under the Stars event screening the animated film. *Event details, locations, and times may vary. Be sure to check out…
Find out more »Summer Art Camp at The Bass: Mixed Media Mashup
Using artists that work with nature and recycled materials as inspiration, children will use a variety of found materials to build their works of art. Found object sculptures will be made from painted branches, leaves, small rocks, shells, etc. Ages 5-6
Find out more »Summer Art Camp at The Bass: Painting Exploration
In this camp session, children will explore various painting and mixed media techniques while experimenting with unusual surfaces. They will create a mural based on the idea of conservation of flora and fauna of our planet to learn more about Florida’s ecosystem. Ages 7-12
Find out more »Miami Beach OnStage! presents Spam Allstars and DJ Kumi
Miami Beach OnStage! presents live performances and temporary art installations in our beautiful parks and public spaces throughout the city. Our culturally diverse programming includes music, movies, dance and more. Join us for the city’s largest free outdoor performing and visual arts program! August 19 Miami Beach OnStage! in partnership with Community Arts & Culture present performances by the Spam Allstars and DJ Kumi. The Spam Allstars have been performing for 20+ years with their distinct blend of Latin, funk…
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