Arts & Business Council of Miami
Featuring the premier cultural creatives of our time, with a conversation between self-taught Afro-Cuban American painter and author Harmonia Rosales and former professional football wide receiver and art collector Desmond Howard. Rosales will share her journey from artist to author and discuss her new book, “Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic,” which features never before seen work by the artist.
Rock legends take center stage as the Frost Planetarium ignites with dazzling laser visuals during November’s Laser Evening. Experience the music of The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix like never before.
Join four Florida authors for an engaging discussion on the Sunshine State’s fascinating history.
In "Coral Gables: The First Hundred Years", Patrick Alexander traces George Merrick’s journey from a modest homesteader to the visionary founder of the “City Beautiful.” "Coral Gables: From Bankruptcy to Beauty" by Les Standiford revisits Merrick’s legacy, exploring how his planned city evolved into a global destination of architecture, culture, and innovation.
Craig Pittman, in "Welcome to Florida: True Tales from America’s Most Interesting State", delivers an entertaining collection of stories that capture the quirky, colorful, and sometimes unbelievable spirit of Florida and its people. Meanwhile, Lawrence R. Samuel’s Making Miami: The Historic Rise of the Magic City offers a sweeping look at Miami’s transformation.
Together, these authors shine a spotlight on the forces, figures, and stories that have shaped Florida into the state we know today.
Date and Address:
Saturday, November 22
Room 7128 (Building 7, 1st Floor)
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, Fl 33132
