Pinecrest Gardens - January Events

January Events are in Full Bloom!
A Happy and Healthy New Year To All Featured This MonthJazz at Pinecrest Gardens; Fine Arts Festival; Shakespeare; Chick Flick Friday; Family Friday; Horticulture Lecture Series; Gardens Gallery; Botanical Arts & Crafts; Calligraphy Classes; Farmers Market; 46 Nights of Lights

FEATURED MUSIC EVENT Maria Rivas Saturday, January 26, 8:00 p.m.

Click on image for full season Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens presents Venezuela’s premier contemporary vocalist, Maria Rivas and her extraordinary jazz quartet. Maria's unique sound is an intoxicating combination of Caribbean and European strains with just the right splash of Brazilian and Latin Jazz. Critics hail her voice as “seductive…some of the most exotic, sensuous and beautiful music your ears will have the pleasure of enjoying.” See her in concert for one night only. For tickets click here.

FEATURED FESTIVAL 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival Saturday & Sunday, January 26 & 27, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Click the image for details Come join us for one of Florida's premiere juried art shows, Pinecrest Gardens Fine Arts Festival. Enjoy an afternoon surrounded by spectacular visual arts in the most lush and luxurious setting. You can buy or just browse the booths featuring some of the best artists and artisans in South Florida and beyond, with works that include paintings, photography, sculpture, original jewelry, mixed media and more. It's a treat for your senses...good food, fun for kids, live music and a day at your favorite Garden with free admission for all.

FEATURED THEATRICAL EVENT William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night

Click on image for performance schedule Shakespeare Miami’s hilarious new production of Twelfth Night tells the tale of a shipwreck and separated twins, cross-dressing lovers, lovesick lotharios, social climbing servants and possibly the greatest practical joke ever played. Director, Colleen Stovall pairs Shakespeare’s accessible language and broad humor with the red hot jazz of the roaring twenties to make an irresistible comedic event. Featuring a full cast, period music, song and dance, the production is fast paced, family friendly and funny. There will be seven performances for the general public between January 11th - 20th and you can only obtain guaranteed seating with a $5 advanced ticket.

46 Nights of Lights A Holiday Light Festival Nightly, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Click on image for information This brilliant and beautiful festival featuring over 60 glittering and larger than life light installations will soon come to an end, but you have until January 6th to see this stunning show from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. each night until then. January 4th & 5th Miami Children's Theater will be performing excerpts from Thoroughly Modern Millie at 7:00 p.m. in the Banyan Bowl as an extra added attraction. This is your last chance to celebrate the season in our tropical winter wonderland. General Admission is $5, children under 2 enter free.

Chick Flick Friday Music & Lyrics January 4, 8:00 p.m.

Click image for information It’s an evening of live music while sipping a glass of wine and a movie under the stars. This month we’re featuring Music & Lyrics. When the hottest pop-queen on the charts asks a has-been '80s pop sensation (Hugh Grant) to write her a song, he grabs for another chance at stardom. Problem: Alex writes music, but he can't write words. Enter Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore), his beguiling and quirky plant lady, who has a green thumb for lyrics and together, they go after songwriting success, discovering along the way that if you want to write the perfect love song, it helps to fall in love. Steven Hunter of the Washington Post quotes “Grant and Barrymore are great together, and the movie has both zing and song.” Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for live, unplugged guitar, refreshments, and our film begins at 8:00 p.m. Admission $5.

Gardens Gallery presents: Art Through Process A Special Exhibit by CCT-ART Gardens Gallery

Click image for information CCT adopted the Artistic Realization Technology (A.R.T.) philosophy in 2005. The technique fulfills the CCT mission by allowing the total liberation of the creative being regardless of the physical limitations. The Gardens Gallery proudly supports and showcases these remarkable young artists in the month of January. Opening Reception is Friday, January 11th from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Experience this extraordinary exhibit, demonstration and celebrate Enabling Art. Additional demonstrations will be held during our Fine Arts Festival.

Family Friday at the Gardens The Smurfs Friday, January 25, 8:00 p.m.

For information click the image Family Fridays continue with The Smurfs. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City. Diva Valez of the Diva review quotes “clever and heartwarming…The Smurfs is an unexpected pleasure that's a lot of fun for the entire family.” This wonderful animated film features the voices of Hank Azaria, Sophia Vergara and Neil Patrick. Flashlight tours at 7:00 & 7:30 p.m., the movie begins about 8:00 p.m. and we serve the best hotdogs and popcorn in town. General admission is $5, children under 2 enter free.

From the Ground Up...A Garden Re-Imagined Orchid Care 101 Gardens Gallery, Hibiscus Room

Click on image for information "Orchid Care 101" is the topic for this month’s horticultural lecture. Join Pinecrest Gardens own horticulturist, Craig Morell, as he de-mystifies the dazzling and diverse world of orchid culture. From petite plants a few inches tall to giant landscape plants a few meters tall, there are orchids to suit every person's skill, landscape, and budget. Learn the basics of keeping your orchids healthy and happy, and some of the insider's tricks to getting orchids to grow in your permanent landscape. You will find out that orchids are more forgiving and easier to grow than you might have thought! Lectures are held January 9th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and January 24th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., in the Hibiscus Room/Gardens Gallery and the $5 admission fee includes refreshments.

Learning Made Fun Botanical Arts and Crafts Music & Nature

Click image for full schedule Join us on Saturday, January 12th or Saturday, January 26th, 2:00-3:30 p.m. for Krafts 4 Kids; our wonderfully creative and educational arts and crafts class. It’s all about learning and it’s all about fun. Children ages 6-11 will journey into “Music & Nature” making joyful noise to celebrate the New Year using calabash and bamboo to create musical instruments. Each child will make a set of wind chimes to take home. Classes are limited to 20 children and the cost is $5 with all materials included in the price. Call for reservations in advance at 305-669-6990.

The Magic of Calligraphy Copperplate Calligraphy For Beginners Jasmin H. Wardy, Instructor

Learn the Magic of Calligraphy, Tuesdays starting January, 8th, 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m or Sundays, January 13th, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Take a journey back in time, where the pen ruled the paper and each stroke of ink was a dancing masterpiece. You will learn everything from how to make your own ink, writing technique, body and hand posture. Classes will be held at Pinecrest Gardens, no experience necessary! The fee is $250 for a 12 week series ($225 for members), two hours each week and includes all materials. For further information, call (305) 669-6990.

The Ancient Art of Paper Making Classes for Adults and Children Hernan Helfer, Instructor

The art of papermaking has a long and interesting history. We are now offering beginner, intermediate and advanced papermaking courses where you can make many beautiful papers using dyes, scraps, leaves and flowers. With acquired skill and a touch of creativity, sheets of paper will become works of art. Sign up today and you’ll soon be making your own beautiful and textured paper for greeting cards, notes, scrapbooks and letters. The fee for a ten week course, two hours a week is $250.00 ($225 for members), all materials included. Adult classes are every Tuesday, beginning January 8th, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. and children classes are every Sunday, beginning January 13th, 10:00 -11:00 a.m. For reservations, please contact Cary Martinez at cmartinez@pinecrest-fl.gov.

Farmers Market: Fresh Produce & More Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Click on image for information Enjoy the fresh air while selecting your fresh produce, spices, home-baked breads, hand-made pastas, organic products and much more at Pinecrest Gardens' Farmers Market, every Sunday. The market is open from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and admission is Free. Relax, take a stroll--and while you are there, enjoy the purchases you have made at one of our many picnic areas in the Gardens, or overlooking the magnificent view on Lakeview Terrace.

COMING NEXT MONTH Karen Peterson & Dancers Saturday, February 2, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 3:00 p.m.

Click the image for information The Karen Peterson and Dancer's program features adult dancers with and without disabilities who create and perform "mixed ability" dance as an inclusive art form. Join us for this spiritual dance and live music concert featuring the Cross Town String Quartet and Karen Peterson & Dancers. Tickets $15 (Adults) & $10 (Students & Seniors over 65)