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Who would have thought you could fashion a wonderfully creative event from an artist palette? Think 55 artists doing very inventive art works using a simple palette in two shapes, and you can see them on display and even buy the works starting at $500 at the Lowe Art Museum’s signature fundraiser, Palette Project Evening of Art on February 22. Lots more at this special evening, read about it and check out a gallery of some of the palettes.
Downtown Miami is on the move, slowly but surely. That will surely accelerate with the staged opening of The Miami Worldcenter, but in the meantime there’s a growing number of interesting, reasonably priced restaurants, trendy bars, shopping, and of course Miami icons for culture and the performing and visual arts. Here’s a guide to what to do in downtown Miami,  some of my favorites – new finds and the tried and true. For the listings for the arts and entertainment, you can find current and upcoming exhibits and shows highlighted. Want to know more about the restaurants? There's a link  to the places I've written about .  This is number four in my series of A Day In. Enjoy, and go check some of them out!
I've rounded up an unusual list of things to do in Miami in January 2024 for all tastes, ages and interests. Check them out and get the New Year off to an exciting start! Enjoy!
Excitement in the arts and culture in Miami will keep at a high pitch after Art Basel with The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) 's Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months.The program, which runs from now to January 31, features discounts and BOGO deals from a record-breaking number of more than 35 participating partners including art galleries and exhibitions, museums, musical performances, culinary tours, and special events.
In case you haven't been to the art fairs yet, here are (in my opinion) some standout works you may want to check out in this the last day of the fairs. In most cases I've also indicated the artist's name and gallery name  so, even if you're not going or already went, you may want to check them out online. Note that other fairs were well worth the visit, but these were the ones I managed to go to (too much else going on).
Even if you've been there before, there are more things to do in the Miami Design District as well as new shops, restaurants and eateries, including an uber fashion book and magazine store with cafe.  Here's an updated rundown of my picks:
Like art that’s visually appealing in color and design, i.e. “beautiful”? Or because it makes a powerful social or political statement? Or for the resourcefulness and innovation of the artist? Or you go to museums to see iconic works by star contemporary painters like Joan Mitchell and Robert Motherwell? Whatever your pleasure, you’ll love the new exhibit at El Espacio 23, the contemporary art space of real estate mogul and collector Jorge M. Pérez in Allapattah. And stay tuned until the end for more fiber art at The Camp Gallery. Also, coming up next week, (in time for Art Basel), an update on what's new in Allapattah.  
My picks for November for different things to do for all tastes including a vintage auto show, Taste of SLS foodie event, The Little Price Miami immersive experience,  cool classes for your creative side, art exhibits in Miami, and not to be missed Japanese jewelry exhibit. Lots to do!
All the info on one of  Miami's top events of the year, the South Beach Seafood Festival, plus art happenings, a nifty cocktail celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month,  and top concerts you won't want to miss in Things to Do in October.
Here is part two, unique things to do in Fort Lauderdale and Miami  in May and June 2023 including one of the largest celebrations in the US of Mezcal in a four day festival, plus events for garden lovers, history buffs, wellness and biking enthusiasts, and lovers of the performing and visual arts. If you missed part 1, click here.