FALL IN LOVE WITH THE ARTS IN FEBRUARY

Miami Beach, Fl

Residents enjoy a year-round romance with arts and culture, and February has more than ever to love. In addition to all of the exciting and innovative programming offered this month, Miami Beach residents and visitors can also enjoy four festivals offering a variety of visual arts, theater, dance, music and film.







Art lovers can enjoy the annual Coldwell Banker Miami Beach Festival of the Arts, as it celebrates its 35th year this February. This free festival offers 150 booths featuring arts, crafts and festival food and drink; children's art activities, games and live music.







For music lovers, the Second Annual Global Cuba Festival, presented by Miami Light Project and FUNDarte, will feature some of the best in contemporary Cuban music including Grammy Award winner Albita, Alex*Cuba and Yosvany Terry.







Film lovers will be delighted by the Third Romance in a Can Film Festival and the Fourth and the Annual Women's International Film and Arts Festival. Some 20 independent first-run foreign feature films, starring international stars and representing 14 countries, will make their premieres on U.S. soil at various venues on Miami Beach. The Women's International Film and Arts Festival celebrates "Women's Dreams, Visions & Voices" with eight days of films, art, fashion shows, workshops, parties and much more.







To find out more on what is happening on the Miami Beach cultural scene, catch a new "MB Culture" on MBTV77 (Atlantic Broadband) or online at www.miamibeachfl.gov . For more information about the Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Program, please visit www.mbculture.org or call 305.673.7577.



MIAMI BEACH CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR



FEBRUARY 2009











FESTIVALS







Coldwell Banker Miami Beach Festival of the Arts FREE



Saturday, February 7 - Sunday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.



Ocean Terrace (east of Collins Ave, between 73 and 75 Street)



150 booths featuring arts, crafts and festival food and drink; children's art activities, games and live music.







Second Annual Global Cuba ...