Faculty Woodwind Quintet

Come see the Faculty Woodwind Quintet perform on Thursday Oct. 29th at 7:30 p.m. at the McCarthy Auditorium in room 6120, at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus.

This event is free and open to the public.

3rd Annual Emerging Artists Dance Conert

School Of Dance Presents Student Choreography
MIAMI, FL (October 5, 2009) – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Miami Dade College Kendall Campus will present two evenings of contemporary dance on October 23 and 24, 2009. The program of student choreographed works ranges from traditional West African dance to cutting edge American contemporary dance.

The featured choreographers and their respective works are: Malcom Barraza Deception of Honesty, Charles Jackson & Ashley Spence What’s Reality, Andrea Jonusas Awakening… Kerrie Simone Made Up My Mind, Julien Valme In the Left, and Brittany Williams Inner Love, the Prophet, and D’Joli.

Ms. Brittany Williams whose work will be featured in this showcase was a scholarship Fellow at the American Dance Festival 2009. She will be completing the Dance Associate program at Miami Dade College and continuing her studies in Trinidad and Tobago as an Artist in Residence with the world renowned Makeda Thomas and her Roots and Wings Movement. Ms. Williams caused a stir at the Miami Dade College 2008 The Art of Dance Concert with the presentation of her provocative work, We Did Not Hang Ourselves a contemporary modern dance piece exploring the history of lynching in America. Ms. Williams was also featured at the 2009 American College Dance Festival Southeastern Conference where she was invited to present Sisterhood in the Gala Performance.

Produced by Dance Department Coordinator, Michelle Grant-Murray, the Emerging Artist Dance Concert is a kinetic, high energy showcase for the community to see new artists and choreographers before they hit the national scene. Miami audiences will be wise to take advantage of seeing these rising young stars during their upward trajectory

The Emerging Artists Dance Concert performances are being held at McCarthy Theatre, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104th Street, Miami, Florida 33176.

Performance times are as follows: Friday, October 23---11:00am matinee & 7:30pm evening performances and Saturday October 24 @ 7:30pm. Tickets for this event are $5.00 per person

Photos and interview opportunities available, Media Contact: Jarene Williams 305.609.8502 jarenebf@yahoo.com or Michelle Grant Murray at 305-237-2426 or e-mail: mgrantmu@mdc.edu

Broadway in Review

If you enjoy Broadway & musicals, then you do not want to miss this performance. Ken Blatt and Sheila Barrish will be performing selections from famous musicals - this performance will have something for everyone.

Come see the Broadway in Review on Thursday, Oct. 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at the Studio Theater, Room M113, at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus.

This event is free and open to the public.

MDC Chamber Choir & Women's Choir

The Chamber Choir is the select choral ensemble of the Kendall Campus. Composed primarily of vocal majors, the group performs frequently both on campus as well as in the community. The Chamber Choir performs a wide variety of classical music with emphasis on the development of performance skills both as a choral singer and soloist.

The Miami Dade Women's Choir is the only choral ensemble focused solely on women's literature. It provides students with the opportunity to study and perform a variety of choral literature representing a wide variety of styles, historical periods, and languages. The course equips students with the tools needed to develop good choral vocal technique and musicianship through a wide variety of oral, aural and written skills.

Come see the Chamber Choir and Women's Choir on Wednesday, October 21st at 12 noon at Riverside Baptist Church located on 107th Ave. & 104th St.

This event is free and open to the public.

The Virgin of Little Havana

Written by Hector Pino
Directed by Brad Beckman

In 1980, the typical but dysfunctional Martínez family emigrated from Cuba. Four years later, religion, spirituality and South Florida may never be the same.

This is a bilingual production.

October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 &17 at 8:00 p.m.
October 11 & 18 at 2:00 p.m.

The Studio Theater is located at M113 in the Martin and Pat Fine Center for the Arts.

Free Admission, no reservations.

Parental Guidance Suggested.

The house opens one-half hour before curtain time. Plan to arrive early to assure seating. No one will be admitted after the play begins or seating capacity has been met.

For more information call 305-237-2203.

Writers' Block (Spoken Word Concert)

Come see a spoken word concert - Writers' Block - on Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00 p.m. at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, McCarthy Auditorium, room 6120.

The event is free and open to the public.

Hispanic Music Concert

The music department at Miami Dade College is presenting a Hispanic Music Concert featuring current and former students as well as faculty members on Tuesday, October 13th at 7:30 p.m. in the McCarthy Auditorium in room 6120.

The event is free and open to the public.

Faculty Jazz Concert

The jazz faculty at Miami Dade College are not just educators, they are consummate performers and active recording artists. With experience in the music industry, they enhance our students' knowledge during their college career at Miami Dade.

Come see The Miami Dade Jazz Faculty Concert perform on Tuesday, October 6th at 7:30 pm at the McCarthy Auditorium, Room 6120, at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus. The event is free and open to the public.