January

Event: Miami City Ballet: Tchaikovsky's Princes and Poets
Dates: 1/24/2003 - 1/26/2003
Description: Features the company premiere of "Black Swan Pas de Deux."
Location: Jackie Gleason Theater ~ 1700 Washington Ave. ~ Art Deco District/South Beach
Telephone: 305/929-7010
Website: http://www.miamicityballet.org

Event: Ballet for Young People
Dates: 1/25/2003 - 1/25/2003
Description: Miami City Ballet introduces young people to the art of dance.
Location: Jackie Gleason Theater ~ 1700 Washington Ave. ~ Art Deco District/South Beach
Telephone: 305/929-7010
Website: http://www.miamicityballet.org

Event: The Miami Beach International World of Beer Festival
Dates: 1/31/2003 - 2/2/2003
Description: Sample from hundreds of beers and savory treats. Try signature dishes from South Florida's finest restaurants and learn which beer compliments each dish. Festival fun also includes: blues, reggae, salsa and samba music; beer appreciation and beer crafting seminars.
Location: Between 6th and 8th Streets along Ocean Drive ~ Art Deco District/South Beach
Telephone: 305-754-5886
Website: http://www.worldofbeerfestival.com


FEBRUARY 2003

Event: Concert Association of Florida: Arthur Mitchell's Dance Theatre of Harlem
Dates: 2/7/2003 - 2/9/2003
Description: The multicultural, neoclassical ballet company performs new and classic works from its eclectic repertoire.
Location: Jackie Gleason Theater ~ 1700 Washington Ave. ~ Art Deco District/South Beach
Telephone: 877/433-3200
Website: http://www.concertfla.org

Event: Miami Beach Festival of the Arts
Dates: 2/8/2003 - 2/9/2003
Description: Showcases the juried artwork of 150 artists from across the nation, including paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, and photographs. Features an open-air band, dance, theater, arts and crafts, storytelling, and international cuisine.
Location: Ocean Terrace ~ Collins Avenue at 73rd Street
Telephone: 305/673-7577
Website: http://www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us

Event: Mid Eastern Dance Exchange: Orientalia International
Dates: 2/13/2003 - 2/13/2003
Description: Outdoor, free concert of Middle Eastern, Indian and Roma (Gypsy) dance featuring guest performers "Bellyqueen" and a surprise Middle Eastern dance artist from Tokyo, Japan.
Location: Euclid Avenue Oval on Lincoln Road ~ Art Deco District/South Beach
Telephone: 305/538-1608
Website: http://www.emerald-dreams.com

Event: Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail
Dates: 2/13/2003 - 2/18/2003
Description: One of the largest new boat shows in the world showcasing more than 2,000 exhibitors. The latest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and accessories are exhibited at three different locations — all connected via a courtesy shuttle bus.
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center ~ 1901 Convention Center Dr. ~ Art Deco District/South Beach
Telephone: 305/531-8410
Website: http://www.discoverboating.com


Event: ArtsBeach 2nd Thursdays
Dates: 2/13/2003 - 2/13/2003
Description: A free city-wide open house providing a monthly opportunity to explore the plethora of cultural and art institutions located on Miami Beach.
Location: Various locations throughout Miami Beach ~ Art Deco District/South Beach
Telephone: 305/673-7500
Website: http://www.2ndthursdays.com


Event: South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Dates: 2/28/2003 - 3/2/2003
Description: Culinary festival featuring a bevy of world-class wine, spirits and food tastings, star-studded dinners, a beach side Moet & Chandon barbecue, a Champagne brunch, and world-class cuisine.
Location: Various locations throughout South Beach.~ Art Deco District/South Beach
Telephone: 877/649-8325
Website: http://www.sobewineandfoodfest.com

MARCH 2003

Event: Winter Party Week
Dates: 3/1/2003 - 3/11/2003
Description: Features an extraordinary lineup of celebrity DJs in a week filled with parties and events culminating with a beach dance party. Proceeds benefit the Dade Human Rights Foundation.
Location: On the beach along Ocean Drive and 14th Street and other venues throughout Miami Beach. ~ Art Deco District/South Beach
Telephone: 305/572-1841
Website: http://www.winterparty.com


Event: Concert Association of Florida: Les Ballets de Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Dates: 3/4/2003 - 3/4/2003
Description: The company of professional male dancers presents a playful blend of music, comedy and classical ballet in parody form.
Location: Jackie Gleason Theater ~ 1700 Washington Ave. ~ Art Deco District/South Beach Telephone: 877/433-3200
Website: http://www.concertfla.org

APRIL 2003

Event: VII Miami Latin Film Festival
Dates: 4/4/2003 - 4/13/2003
Description: Presents Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian films. Academic conferences and symposiums related to the film industry and Latin culture will also be presented.
Location: Regal Cinema South Beach ~ 1100 Lincoln Rd. ~ Art Deco District/South Beach
Telephone: 305/279-1809
Website: http://www.hispanicfilm.com