BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Museum of Miami - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Museum of Miami X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Museum of Miami REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T143000 DTSTAMP:20250725T172624Z CREATED:20250513T153759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T172624Z UID:27842-1756904400-1756909800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Miami Shores DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores\, Coral Gables\, Opa-locka\, and Hialeah.  \n\n\n\nA History of Miami Shores with Dr. George in Conversation with John Bachay\n\n\n\nOnce advertised as “America’s Mediterranean\,” Miami Shores is home to architectural gems that speak to the area’s boom period construction. Learn about the Shoreland Company’s vision for this village on the bay as an Italian-inspired development.  \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined in conversation by community member and Brockway Memorial Library archivist John Bachay\, who will share his insights into the community of Miami Shores. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nJohn Bachay\n\n\n\nJohn is a native of Wisconsin but has resided in the Miami area for over 40 years. He has an undergraduate degree in history and has been involved with non-profit preservation organizations in Miami\, Miami Beach and Miami Shores both as a tour guide and board member. He is known for conducting Art Deco and MiMo tours as well as telling bad jokes to tour attendees from all over the globe.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nPlease note our theater space can be a bit chilly. Participants may want to consider bringing a light sweater. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the West Lot Parking Garage\, located at 220 NW 3rd St\, Miami\, Fl 33128. Discounted parking is available with validation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Ollie Trout’s Trailer Park\, 1938. Park residents look on as couples participate in a dance contest on the outside patio. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-16631. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-miami-shores/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/d-1989-011-16631_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T150000 DTSTAMP:20250725T152852Z CREATED:20250513T153654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T152852Z UID:27869-1757167200-1757170800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Lecture­—Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean DESCRIPTION:Explore the photography of Annette and Rudi Rada with curator and University of Miami professor\, Dr. Victor Deupi. Gain new insights into the exhibition as you take a closer look at some of the featured works. \n\n\n\nPresented in conjunction with the exhibition Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean. \n\n\n\nAnnette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean celebrates the renowned husbandand-wife photographer duo\, Annette and Rudi Rada\, whose work has profoundly shaped our understanding of South Florida and the Caribbean during the latter half of the 20th century. Through nearly three decades of prolific documentation\, the Radas captured the architectural and societal transformations that defined Miami’s evolution from a post-war city to a tropical metropolis. Their photography not only chronicles the rise of distinctive regional styles but also offers a nuanced perspective on mid-century life. The exhibition delves into their impactful portrayals of Miami’s modern\, tropical vernacular\, their ethnographic exploration of indigenous communities\, and the cultural dynamics of the Caribbean and South America. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $5\, Non-Members: $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Program Flyer \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\nVictor Deupi\, Ph.D\n\n\n\nVictor Deupi\, Ph.D.\, is an Associate Professor in Practice at the University of Miami School of Architecture where he teaches history and theory\, design\, and representation. The principal focus of his research is on the Early Modern Spanish and Ibero-American world\, mid-20th-century Cuba\, and contemporary architecture. His books include Architectural Temperance: Spain and Rome\, 1700-1759 (Routledge\, 2015)\, Transformations in Classical Architecture: New Directions in Research and Practice (Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers\, 2018)\, Emilio Sanchez in New York and Latin America (Routledge\, 2020)\, Cuban Modernism: Mid-Century Architecture 1940-1970\, with Jean-Francois Lejeune (Birkhäuser Verlag\, 2021)\, Emilio Sanchez Revisited: A Centenary Celebration of the Artist’s Life and Work\, with LnS Gallery (Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers\, 2021)\, Stables: High Design for Horse and Home (Rizzoli\, 2021)\, Wineries of the World: Architecture and Viticulture (Rizzoli\, 2021)\, Pavilion Living: Architecture\, Patronage\, and Well-Being (Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers\, 2023)\, The Urban Housing Handbook\, with Eric Firley (Wiley 2023)\, and most recently Rada Photography: Mid-Century Architecture and Culture in South Florida and the Caribbean (University Press of Florida\, 2025).  A recipient of grants from Princeton University’s Program in Latin American Studies\, the University of Miami’s Institute for Advanced Study of the Americas\, the Driehaus Foundation\, and the Graham Foundation\, Dr. Deupi was also the President of the CINTAS Foundation from 2016-2018 and is currently the President of the DOCOMOMO US Florida Chapter. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nPlease note our theater space can be a bit chilly. Participants may want to consider bringing a light sweater. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the West Lot Parking Garage\, located at 220 NW 3rd St\, Miami\, Fl 33128. Discounted parking is available with validation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Rudi Rada\, Heller Residence\, Interior (Igor B. Polevitzky)\, Miami Beach\, FL\, Jan. 1950. Rada Photographs\, Museum of Miami\, 2-7-A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/lectureannette-and-rudi-rada-photographing-mid-century-south-florida-and-the-caribbean/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/d-Polevitzky__Box_2-7-A_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T143000 DTSTAMP:20250725T172653Z CREATED:20250513T153533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T172653Z UID:27849-1757509200-1757514600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Coral Gables DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores\, Coral Gables\, Opa-locka\, and Hialeah.  \n\n\n\nA History of Coral Gables with Dr. George in Conversation with Dorothy M. Wallace\n\n\n\nCelebrate Coral Gables’ centennial anniversary as you reflect upon the history of The City Beautiful. Learn about the community that George Merrick designed and the legacy of the early Black laborers who built it. View archival images of some of Coral Gables’ most notable landmarks\, including the Venetian Pool\, Biltmore Hotel\, and DeSoto Fountain. \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined in conversation by community member Dorothy Martin Wallace. Mrs. Wallace will share stories of her life living in the McFarlane Homestead Subdivision in the 1950s and as one of the first African American women to integrate the graduate school at the University of Miami. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nDorothy M. Wallace\n\n\n\nDorothy M. Wallace was born in Morocco\, Missouri and later moved to Miami with her family in 1951. She holds a Batchelor’s Degree from Lincoln University and attended University of Miami’s School of Education\, becoming one of the first two African Americans to receive a Master’s Degree in 1963 from the university. With a distinguished career in Miami-Dade County Public Schools\, she has served as a teacher\, chairperson\, assistant principal\, and in 1969\, integrated the staff of Northeast Area District Office\, Miami-Dade County Public Schools as the Assistant Coordinator of Student Services. Dorothy is\, perhaps\, however\, best known for her pioneering work with teen parents. In 1972\, she was selected to lead Continuing Opportunities for Purposeful Education (COPE) Center South\, an alternative educational program. As a reflection of her leadership\, COPE Center South was renamed Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center South in 1997. Being one of the “first” in many areas\, Mrs. Wallace has a legacy in integrating many clubs\, organizations\, and professional associations\, thus paving the way for other women and minorities. She attributes her parents’ work ethics\, values\, and entrepreneurial spirit as the guideposts of her life. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nPlease note our theater space can be a bit chilly. Participants may want to consider bringing a light sweater. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the West Lot Parking Garage\, located at 220 NW 3rd St\, Miami\, Fl 33128. Discounted parking is available with validation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Venetian Pool\, c. 1920s. William A. Fishbaugh\, photographer. Museum of Miami\, Fishbaugh M3354A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-coral-gables/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Fishbaugh_M3354A_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T170000 DTSTAMP:20250905T192126Z CREATED:20250514T160643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T192126Z UID:27859-1757757600-1757782800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: Traditions of Serbia DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 5pm\, with activities from 11am to 4pm\, for free things to do\, learn\, and experience with the whole family! Spend the afternoon exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. \n\n\n\nCelebrate Serbia’s vibrant traditions with professional folk dancer and artist-in-residence Miloš Damnjanović! Immerse yourself in Serbian culture during this jam-packed day of workshops\, performances\, art demonstrations\, craft activities\, calligraphy\, costumes\, storytelling\, and much more.   \n\n\n\n\nScheduled Activities \n\n11:30 – Songs & Stories with Mariana Jovanovic \n\n\n\n12:30 – Performance by folk dance group Bistra Voda  \n\n\n\n1:00 – Dance workshop with artist-in-residence Miloš Damnjanović \n\n\n\n2:00 – Performance by the Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg\, FL \n\n\n\n2:10 – Dance workshop with artist-in-residence Miloš Damnjanović \n\n\n\n3:00 – Performance by folk dance group Bistra Voda \n\n\n\n\n\nOngoing Activities \n\n11:00 – 4:00 – Craft activities\n\n\n\n11:00 – 4:00 – Cultural Square display & Serbian Cyrillic alphabet demonstrations\n\n\n\n11:00 – 4:00 – Serbian fashion display by Marina Micanovic and Ana Tomic\n\n\n\n11:00 – 4:00 – Folk costume display in partnership with St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Cathedral \n\n\n\n11:00 – 4:00 – Hands-on art making with Serbian visual artist Bojana Ilic – BOJITT  \n\n\n\n11:00 – 4:00 – Serbian food by Rakija Lounge \n\n\n\n12:00 – 3:00 – Glass engraving by Ivana Rashlich \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Fun Day programming is subject to change without notice. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration required for FREE admission. Have your E-ticket ready upon arrival to the museum for expediated check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with Cultural Square with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Fun Days are possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs\, the Cultural Affairs Council\, the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners\, and the Miami Downtown Development Authority. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/serbian-traditions/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/032-2-scaled-e1753124407220.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T143000 DTSTAMP:20250915T192844Z CREATED:20250513T153337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T192844Z UID:27863-1758114000-1758119400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Opa-locka DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores\, Coral Gables\, Opa-locka\, and Hialeah.  \n\n\n\nA History of Opa-locka with Dr. George in Conversation with Alex Van Mecl\n\n\n\nKnown for its iconic Moorish Revival architecture\, the development of Opa-locka is said to have been inspired by The Arabian Nights. Reflect upon the history of this city as you explore one of the three Greater Miami communities conceptualized by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and cattleman James H. Bright. \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined in conversation by community member and founder of the Opa-locka Preservation Association\, Alex Van Mecl\, who will discuss the work he has led in this community\, including the Opa-locka Heritage Trail and the new Opa-locka History Museum. Conversation to be moderated by WLRN’s Joshua Ceballos. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with WLRN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nAlex Van Mecl\n\n\n\nAlex Van Mecl is a senior project manager and passionate citizen preservationist born and raised in Fort Myers\, Florida. He served the City of Opa-locka as vice chair of the Historic Environmental Preservation Board and is the creator of the Opa-locka Preservation Association\, a.k.a. Discover Opa-locka (www.discoveropalocka.org). He is a member of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation\, the Dade Heritage Trust\, the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions\, and the Miami Springs Historical Society.  Formerly\, he lived in Los Angeles\, California where he worked in the entertainment industry in various capacities\, including as a network publicist at HBO/HBO Max.  He lives with his husband and two dogs in a historic home in Opa-locka. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nJoshua CeballosWLRN\n\n\n\nJoshua Ceballos is WLRN’s Local Government Accountability Reporter and a member of the investigations team. A born-and-raised Miami journalist\, his stories focus on the intersection of local government\, corruption\, and the regular people of South Florida. Josh is the project manager for History We Call Home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nPlease note our theater space can be a bit chilly. Participants may want to consider bringing a light sweater. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the West Lot Parking Garage\, located at 220 NW 3rd St\, Miami\, Fl 33128. Discounted parking is available with validation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Opa-locka Railroad Station\, 1926. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-11964. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-opa-locka/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T113000 DTSTAMP:20250522T190718Z CREATED:20250519T162554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T190718Z UID:27952-1758362400-1758367800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Eco-Explorers: Fruit and Spice Park Tour DESCRIPTION:Savor the flavors of paradise on a private tasting tour through the lush Fruit & Spice Park in Homestead\, Florida. Guests will enjoy a scenic tram ride through lush gardens while sampling fresh\, in-season tropical fruits straight from the source. From rare jackfruit to vibrant mangos and aromatic spices\, this immersive experience is a delicious journey through a living collection of the world’s most flavorful plants. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity to explore one of South Florida’s most unique destinations with fellow food and nature lovers.Spots are limited—reserve yours today! Limited to 30 guests. \n\n\n\n$45 Members | $55 Member Guest \n\n\n\nMuseum Members must sign in to register. All discounts will be applied at the end of the transaction.  \n\n\n\nInterested in Membership? Join here! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Membership at membership@museumofmiami.org or 305-375-1617 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Buy Tickets \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 15 minutes prior to the program start. \n\nThis is an outdoor event\, so please plan you attire accordingly. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Driving Directions\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place at he Fruit & Spice Park in Homesetad. \n \n Driving Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n There is parking available on-site. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n The Garden\, its buildings and its tour vehicles are accessible to people with disabilities\, with the exception of a few areas where the terrain is naturally uneven. Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Garden entrance\, on a first-come\, first-served basis (reservations are not accepted). An ID must be left with Visitor Services. Please inform membership of any ADA needs rior to the tour by calling 305-375-1617 or email membership@museumofmiami.org \n \n Accessibility URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/eco-explorers-fruit-and-spice-park-tour/ LOCATION:Fruit & Spice Park\, 24801 SW 187th Ave.\, Homestead\, FL\, 33031\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/fruits-413a_WEB-2560x1709-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T143000 DTSTAMP:20250919T132143Z CREATED:20250513T153243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T132143Z UID:27879-1758718800-1758724200@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Hialeah DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores\, Coral Gables\, Opa-locka\, and Hialeah.  \n\n\n\nA History of Hialeah with Dr. George\n\n\n\nCelebrate the 100th anniversary of the City of Hialeah! Once known as the Gateway to the Everglades\, this community was applauded for its world-famous racetrack at Hialeah Park—which attracted notable figures such as Winston Churchill\, Princess Grace of Monaco\, and Elizabeth Taylor—and its once larger-than-life welcome sign featuring the likeness of Jack Tigertail\, a Seminole tribal member. \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined in conversation by Hialeah Public Libraries Librarian Adolfo B. Martin\, who will share his insights into the library’s collections. Conversation to be moderated by WLRN’s Helen Acevedo. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Hialeah Public Libraries\, City of Hialeah\, and WLRN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Theater seating is first-come\, first-served. Please plan to arrive early to ensure preferred seating \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdolfo B. Martin\, MLIS\, MFAHialeah Public Libraries\n\n\n\nAdolfo B. Martin received their Bachelor of Fine Arts from Florida International University\, Master of Fine Arts from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, Master of Library & Information Science from the University of South Florida\, and earned a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies from Florida International University. Adolfo has worked at Florida International University in the Steven and Dorothea Green Library and at the University of Miami in the Otto G. Richter Library. Adolfo B. Martin joined the Hialeah Public Libraries in 2017 and is the Collection Development Librarian and Hialeah History Collection Manager. \n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nHelen AcevedoWLRN\n\n\n\nHelen Acevedo is a midday producer and the anchor of All Things Considered on WLRN\, South Florida’s NPR member station. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Miami\, she began her career at WLRN as an intern and later produced the South Florida Roundup and other WLRN programs.  \n\n\n\nHelen recently co-produced a story on the history of the Hialeah Park Racetrack with her colleague Sherrilyn Cabrera\, as part of WLRN’s History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nPlease note our theater space can be a bit chilly. Participants may want to consider bringing a light sweater. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the West Lot Parking Garage\, located at 220 NW 3rd St\, Miami\, Fl 33128. Discounted parking is available with validation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Hialeah Park track\, club house and grandstand\, January 1926. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-6903. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-hialeah/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/d-1989-011-6903_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR