A Night of Culture on Us!

(Miami Beach, FL) Feb 27, 2019 -

This upcoming Wednesday, the City of Miami Beach will debut its first “Culture Crawl” aiming to get residents and visitors exploring and becoming re-acquainted with Miami Beach and the plethora of their cultural offerings. Eight of the nation’s most prestigious institutions and cultural centers will offer complimentary admission on March 6 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.— opening their doors for a lively night of special programming, open studios and galleries, outdoor films, live music, exclusive tours, night gardens and more. The intent is to make the Miami Beach Culture Crawl a monthly art and cultural staple.

Free trolley service will take attendees to and from each of the six destinations throughout the evening. Participating organizations are as follows:

  • New World Symphony | 500 17 Street | www.nws.edu
    Trolley Stop: 17 Street & Washington Avenue
    Bring a blanket, share a picnic and invite your friends to watch Wonder Woman (2017) on the 7,000 square foot outdoor projection wall. For those who love architecture and technology, join New World Symphony staff for a behind the scenes guided tour of New World Center.
  • Miami Beach Urban Studios | 420 Lincoln Road, Suite 440 | www.carta.fiu.edu/mbus
    Trolley Stop: 17 Street & Washington Avenue
    Quasar Saxophone Quartet will perform as part of the New Music Miami ISCM Festival 2019. Pre-concert talk will begin at 7 p.m. followed by a special performance at 7:30 p.m.
  • The Wolfsonian – FIU | 1001 Washington Avenue | www.wolfsonian.org
    Trolley Stop: 11 Street & Washington Avenue
    Join The Wolfsonian, Miami Beach’s inventive and provocative museum of objects and design, for open access to all gallery floors, happy hour 2-for-1 pricing on drinks and a special discount in the design-oriented gift shop.
  • Jewish Museum of Florida- FIU | 301 Washington Avenue | www.jmof.fiu.edu
    Trolley Stop: 4 Street & Washington Avenue
    Museum visitors can journey into a cartoon world of kosher folk art and meet the artist at the exhibition opening of Through the Hat: The Art of Steve Marcus.
  • Miami Design Preservation League | 1001 Ocean Drive | www.mdpl.org
    Trolley Stop: 9 Street & Washington Avenue
    Learn about the three main styles of historic architecture in Miami Beach. See the work of current special presentations featuring local artists Marian Del Vecchio’s Political Cartoons and Claudio Castillo’s Generative Art. Make sure to journey behind the building at night to see Castillo’s projection display that turns the Welcome Center into an artistic light box.
  • ArtCenter/South Florida | 924 Lincoln Road | www.artcentersf.org
    Trolley Stop: 16 Street & Michigan Avenue
    Join some of Miami Beach’s most interesting contemporary artists for open artist studio visits. The galleries will also remain open with exciting exhibitions including Dancing in the Absence of Pain, the first solo show for photographer Terence Price II, curated by Diana Nawi.
  • Miami Beach Botanical Gardens | 2000 Convention Center Drive | www.mbgarden.org
    Trolley Stop: 19 Street & Meridian Avenue
    Be sure to stop by the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for a unique opportunity to experience this magical oasis after dark. During the nighttime stroll, you’ll be able to learn about the plants and history of the garden while enjoying music and botanical beverages.
  • The Bass | 2100 Collins Avenue | www.thebass.org
    Trolley Stop: 21 Street & Collins Avenue
    The Bass introduces extended hours on the first Wednesday of each month and free admission for all visitors. Exhibitions include The Haas Brothers Ferngully, Paola Pivi Art With a View and Aaron Curry Tune Yer Head.

 

WHEN:   Wednesday, March 6 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Attendees are welcome to begin the cultural journey at any of the six participating institutions.

Click here to view the free trolley route map.