BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Museum of Miami - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 END:VCALENDAR