Kids in Miami and China worked together to solve a problem involving a turtle. Some of the local kids also visited China. By Rodolfo Roman Special to The Miami Herald Jessie Schwartz, a third-grader at The Cushman School, had to wake up earlier than usual for class on Tuesday. The purpose of losing a little…
Artists from around the world will donate pieces to be auctioned off at a Wynwood gallery on Wednesday; the auction’s proceeds will help fund a school in Haiti. By Rodolfo Roman Special to The Miami Herald International artists have come to the aid of Haiti’s earthquake victims. Forty seven artists from around the world will…
The university’s Art of Giving Project will decorate shoes to send to orphanages in Haiti, part of the project’s ongoing effort to help children in need across the world. By Rodolfo Roman Special to the Herald Florida International University is stepping up for the victims affected by last year’s deadly earthquake in Haiti. The university’s…
By Rodolfo Roman Special to The Miami Herald A group of residents and village officials have teamed up to preserve El Portal. The Village Council recently created the architecture, landscape and environmental committee, which will take a role in preserving and promoting El Portal. Kim Flowers, a seven-year resident, suggested the concept to Vice-Mayor Harold…
Young winners of The Greater Miami Youth Symphony’s 2011 Concerto Competition perform at two concerts held at Florida International University’s Wertheim Performing Arts Center. By Rodolfo Roman Special to the Herald Playing music is as common as watching television at Southwood Middle School’s student Erica Ogihara’s Pinecrest home. Father Mitsu Ogihara plays the bass and…