MULTICULTURAL MIAMI

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Miami Dade College Receives $500,000 Grant

Miami Dade College has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant in the amount of $500,000 to help renovate its National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower, coined the Ellis Island of the South, located in the heart of Downtown Miami. The grant is part of NEH’s $28.1 million effort to support innovative projects that use digital tools and technology to further humanities research and increase the accessibility of public programs, cultural and archival materials, and educational resources for large audiences.

Virginia Key Beach Trust Nominated for an Emmy

As Black History is American History, it is vital to tell the critical stories of struggle and triumph in South Florida. Virginia Key Beach Park Trust (VKBPT) is so proud to announce that our 75th Anniversary Documentary on an “Emerging Black Miami” is nominated for an Emmy Award. Huge Kudos to the small but mighty VKBPT team who worked diligently on this project to share this inspiring and important Miami multi-cultural history every day and to our donors who funded this project. Click here to watch the compelling documentary.

Live Salsa at Ball & Chain

Enjoy the best live acts in Florida and discover why Ball & Chain is the top destination for all Salseros! Also join them every Tuesday night for Bachata lessons and Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights for Salsa lessons. Check out their line-up of live salsa here.

Vizcaya Village Farmers Market

Welcome to the Vizcaya Village Farmers Market! Taste the artistry of local vendors as you explore Vizcaya’s historic farm and village. Discover fresh-made delicacies and hand-crafted goods, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, vegan products, and more. This is a rain or shine program. The Market takes place every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Vizcaya Village located at 3250 S. Miami Ave. Learn more here.

Lummus Artisanal Market

Start a new shopping tradition and stop by the Lummus Park Artisanal Market in Miami Beach. In addition to specialty items, the market sells fresh fruit, refreshing smoothies, baked goods, florals, plants and more. Held every Saturday and Sunday from 10AM - 7 PM at Lummus Park, Ocean Drive between 6 and 8 streets. Presented by the City of Miami Beach in partnership with Florida Fresh Markets. For further information email info@floridafreshmarkets.com or call 305.318.6148.

Treetop Trekking Miami at Jungle Island

Step into the exotic and adventurous world of Treetop Trekking Miami at Jungle Island. Indulge your sense of adventure and try out this thrilling new activity where you will get to experience nature from an entirely new perspective. Surround yourself with nature as you trek from tree to tree on fun games like suspended bridges, Tarzan swings, swinging logs, cable traverses, and of course, zip-lines! Get your tribe together and plan an unforgettable day of outdoor fun.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Features Podcast Honoring Black Coconut Grove

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens has partnered with local matriarchs to produce a podcast highlighting the history and accomplishments of Coconut Grove’s Black community. Titled “The Rich and Forgotten History of Black Coconut Grove,” this three-episode series features stories from legacy residents of the neighborhood’s establishment and through their life experiences from the 1930s to the modern day. The podcast is available to stream for free on Spotify and Google Podcasts. For more information visit Vizcaya.org.

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Recently Featured in Numerous News Stories

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park has been recently featured in a number of news stories. Please check out this recent coverage below:

Virginia Key Beach Park is located at 4020 Virginia Beach Drive in Miami. Learn more and plan your visit here.

Experience a Tap Tap Tour

Become a local and experience history, culture and architecture on one of Tap Tap Tours' many unique tours of Little Haiti, Miami Beach, Historic Overtown or Little Havana. Tap Tap Tours foundation is based on education, with a goal to inform people of their roots and expose them to other traditional culture practices. These tours are led based on questions that are being asked, which allows the learning process to be fun, spontaneous, and refreshing from people to people. Additionally, tour guides are in demand and Tap Tap Tours is hiring, click here to learn more and be a part of this exciting industry!

Vizcaya Volunteer Information Session

If you have an interest in arts, culture, innovation, and connecting with people, consider becoming a Vizcaya Volunteer Greeter. They are exposed to the inner workings of this National Historic Landmark and contribute to the experience of more than 300,000 people each year. In this simple yet rewarding role, Greeters welcome guests to Vizcaya and answer basic questions about the estate. Click here to learn more.

Theater with Deep Roots in Black Community Will Get its Voice Again

In case you haven't heard, Coconut Grove's Ace Theater, which was built in the 1930s and was the heart of the Grove’s Black community during the Jim Crow era, will be restored and reopened thanks to a National Park Service grant. The Nationoal Park Service, in a new program aimed at preserving sites related to the country’s equal-rights battles, awarded $398K to the Ace Theater.

Caribbean Market Days

In case you haven't heard, Caribbean Market Day is back every Saturday from 10am to 6pm. The market will have vendors selling their wares from all areas of Miami, South Florida, and beyond. Original art work, vintage and thrift finds, handmade goods, artisan treasures and more will fill the stalls of the Caribbean Marketplace in Ti Ayiti (Little Haiti) 5925 NE 2 Second Ave Miami, FL 33137. For more information and vendor inquiries please email lhcc@miamigov.com or call 305 960-2969.

Eco-History Tour at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park

Book a free Eco-History Tour at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Explore Miami's once "Colored Only" Beach Park and learn the story that began in 1945 with a guided tour sharing photos, videos and live amusement attractions. To book a tour call 305-960-4600 or email info@virginiakeybeachpark.net

MIAMI-Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau