Monthly Archives: June 2010

Get your Rhythm on this summer in Bal Harbour

Rhythm Sundays offers international music — like tango, bossa nova and Indian sitar — though the summer. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldSummertime in Bal Harbour will be melodic. In an effort to highlight local arts and culture, the village has teamed up with The Rhythm Foundation, a nonprofit cultural organization, for a series …

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Miguel Paredes’ new mural `a landmark piece’ in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District

MIGUEL PAREDES’ NEW MURAL, `PULGHA WORLD,’ BRINGS A NEW ARTISTIC TWIST TO MIAMI’S WYNWOOD ARTS DISTRICT BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldTaking an evening stroll through Miami’s Wynwood’s Arts District with his poodle, Canadian Brgron Jean came to a halt when one of the area’s latest art piece, Miguel Paredes’ mural titled Pulgha World, …

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FIU STUDENTS, FACULTY AND ALUMNI PUT ON AN ALTERNATIVE THEATER FESTIVAL THIS WEEK

BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldFlorida International University student Fadoua Hanine has been acting since middle school. Now Hanine, 21, will share the spotlight with classmates and alumni as part of FIU’s Alternative Theatre Summer Festival, which kicks off Wednesday. Three productions by FIU students and alumni will be presented at the DM 150 …

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Get head start on Coconut Grove bed race

The annual Great Grove Bed Race is not until Sept. 5, but racers can start getting tips on how to build a bed as part of the Get Rolling Gatherings event. The first will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Grove Spot, 3324 Virginia St. The race consists of beds rolling …

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Fruit and Spice Park festival offers a sweet taste of summer

BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldSouth Florida will get a taste of summer just before it officially arrives. Delicious tropical fruits will be for sale and sampling at the annual Redland Summer Fruit Festival. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW …

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