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TUE • 02.25.20 • 7:00p
Flesh Memory: Sounds of Motown, Staxx, 70's Soul PARKMAN CREATIVE and OLYMPIA THEATER have teamed up for a special celebration of Black History Month... FLESH MEMORY: A musical journey through the Black Experience. The third of three FREE Tuesday evening events exploring the Sounds and Rhythms of Motown, Staxx Records and 70's Soul with VANYA and the BANDOH. Sponsored by: Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Presented by: Olympia Theater and Parkman Creative |
TUE • 02.25.20 • 7:00p
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FRI • 03.06.20 • 7:00p
Miami Film Festival – Opening Night: The Burnt Orange Heresy The late, great Miami writer Charles Willeford’s classic art world noir thriller The Burnt Orange Heresy has been updated by Italian filmmaker Giuseppe Capotondi and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Scott Smith into a biting satire of the world of contemporary high art and the attendant, controversial role of art criticism that swirls around it. Hired by an unscrupulous dealer (Mick Jagger) to steal a rare painting from one of most enigmatic painters (Donald Sutherland) of all time, an ambitious art critic becomes consumed by his own greed and insecurity as the operation spins out of control. The Burnt Orange Heresy is swanky, steamy and sexy, with Willeford’s jet-black, cruelly-ironic humor firmly intact. Featuring smart, sly, and delightful performances from Jagger, Sutherland, Elizabeth Debicki and Claes Bang (The Square), The Burnt Orange Heresy is as visually stunning as it is thrilling. Director(s): Giuseppe Capotondi Year: 2018 Country: United States, Italy Run-Time: 98 min Language: English Presented by: Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival |
FRI • 03.06.20 • 7:00p
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SAT • 03.07.20 • 7:00p
Miami Film Festival: The Weasels Tale Juan José Campanella has created some of the most beloved films in recent Argentinian cinema, from the hilarious tear-jerker Son of the Bride to the Oscar-winning thriller The Secret in their Eyesto the animated treasure Underdogs. In his latest film, he has crafted a fast-turning, witty script and set some of Argentina's finest actors loose to have a blast bringing it to life. The result, The Weasels Tale, is a hilarious gem of a movie that is sure to delight audiences around the world. Four uniquely cantankerous characters -- a beautiful star from the Golden Age of Cinema, an actor in the twilight of his life, a witty scriptwriter, and a cunning film director -- all live together in a mansion where they have created an unusual environment, but one that works for them. When an ambitious young couple arrives with possibly dubious intentions, and tries to persuade the actress to sell the house, the other inhabitants must come together and conspire to prevent it. They are all past their primes, and outwitting the young hotshots won't be easy, but they might have a trick or two left in their bag. Featuring a cast of Argentinean luminaries, including Oscar Martinez, Luis Brandoni, and Graciela Borges, The Weasels Tale is perhaps the most wickedly fun film of Campanella's great career. The screening will be preceded by an on-stage Marquee Conversation with Juan José Campanella about his career and latest work. Director(s): Juan José Campanella Year: 2018 Original Title: El cuento de las comadrejas Country: Argentina, Spain Run-Time: 129 min Language: Spanish with English Subtitles Presented by: Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival |
SAT • 03.07.20 • 7:00p
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SUN • 03.08.20 • 3:05p
Miami Film Festival: Knight Heroes After the success of last year's Knight Heroes, the series returns to the Miami Film Festival to spotlight the boldest and brightest talents in film today. This year's invited speakers are the award-winning directors Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar), Stella Meghie (The Photographstarring LaKeith Stanfield and Issa Rae) and Miami native Lulu Wang (the Golden Globe-winning The Farewell). The invited Knight Heroes will give a talk proceeded by an “in conversation” discussion geared to engage with the emerging filmmaking community in Miami and Southern Florida. This event is part of the Miami Film Festival's Masterclasses and Talks program. Presented by: Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival |
SUN • 03.08.20 • 3:05p
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SUN • 03.08.20 • 7:00p
Miami Film Festival: Resistance Marcel Marceau's influence as a mime artist is legendary. But as an underground French Resistance fighter during WW2, the untold story of his youth is as extraordinary as his artistic legacy. With the war closing in, Marcel (Jesse Eisenberg) — an aspiring Jewish actor — put aside his dreams of a life in the spotlight to join the French Resistance. Putting himself directly in harm's way, he played a vital role in saving the lives of thousands of children orphaned at the hands of the Nazis. Anchored by a moving performance from Jesse Eisenberg, Resistance is an emotional ode to Marceau and the unsung heroes whose spirit and determination touched the lives of thousands. Director(s): Jonathan Jakubowicz Year: 2018 Country: United States Run-Time: 120 min Language: English Presented by: Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival |
SUN • 03.08.20 • 7:00p
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WED • 03.10.20 • 7:00p
The Moth Miami StorySLAM: Challenge JOIN US on the second Tuesday of every month . . . Theme: CHALLENGE CHALLENGE: Prepare a five-minute story about a feat that tested your mettle, sanity or patience. Triumph or defeat. Inch-by-inch success or major overhaul. Defeating the cocky know-it-all or walking past the spider web without freaking out. Throwdowns, duels, unbearable ultimatums. Bring us your tales of defying the odds, confronting that fear, or with any luck, rising to the occasion. Tickets are $17.25 and available one week in advance. All seating is "First Come - First Served". Doors open at 6pm, Stories begins at 7pm. Cocktails available at the bar. Guided tour of the historic Olympia Theater during intermission. Want to participate in a StorySLAM? Sign up to tell a story, volunteer to be on a judging team or just sit back and listen. Details at: http://goo.gl/zAWmCF Sponsored by: Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Presented by: Olympia Theater and The Moth |
WED • 03.10.20 • 7:00p
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WED • 03.11.20 • 6:30p
Olympia Lobby JAZZ: Aldo Salvent Join us in the LOBBY LOUNGE for an evening of JAZZ with the Aldo Salvent. Enjoy refreshing cocktails from the LOBBY BAR and hear some great music with friends and neighbors. This event is FREE. ALDO SALVENT is an award winning saxophonist and composer. He holds a Master Degree in jazz saxophone performance from Florida International University. As a saxophonist Mr. Salvent has played and toured alongside Paquito D’ Rivera, Brian Lynch, John Hart, Calixto Oviedo, Sammy Figueroa, Waldo Madera, Chuck Bergeron, Martin Bejerano, Jim Gasior, Jamie Ousley, Hilario Bell, Gary Keller, Alfredo Chacón and Mike Orta. In January 2015 he released "Da Capo", his first solo album as a leader on Dazzle Recordings, receiving very positive reviews from “All About Jazz” magazine and “El Nuevo Herald” newspaper. Besides his own original music projects, Aldo Salvent currently performs as a sideman with Grammy & Latin Grammy Nominated group PALO!, the Waldo Madera Jazz Quintet, Alfredo Chacón's Quartet and Brian Lynch's Spheres of Influences Band, he also serves as an adjunct professor of saxophone at Florida International University. In October 2019, Aldo released his second album "Ancestros", available in all digital platforms. Doors open at 6:00p / Show starts at 6:30p *seating is on a first come, first served basis Sponsored by: Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Presented by: Olympia Theater and Miami Jazz & Film Society |
WED • 03.11.20 • 6:30p
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THU • 03.12.20 • 7:00p
Miami Film Festival: Reefa Israel "Reefa" Hernandez is an 18-year-old Colombian immigrant and award-winning artist with a bright future. He is spending his last summer in Miami with friends, family and his new girl Frankie before hopefully moving to New York on an art scholarship. That summer, anxieties emerge twofold: Israel and his family nervously await their Green Cards while he desperately seeks recognition for his art. On August 6, 2013, as Israel spray paints one last wall, a fatal encounter leaves his family devastated, the Miami community outraged, and the country reeling from another case of police brutality. Director(s): Jessica Kavana Year: 2020 Country: United States Run-Time: 96 min Language: English & Spanish with English Subtitles Presented by: Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival |
THU • 03.12.20 • 7:00p
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FRI • 03.13.20 • 7:00p
Miami Film Festival: Us Kids In the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, filmmaker Kim Snyder follows the student survivors who turned their grief into activism for gun control. We follow them over 18 months on the March for Our Lives bus tour that's credited for swaying votes across the country in 2018. We gain greater insight into these teenagers who were thrust into a media spotlight and vilified by right wing extremists. Their courage in standing up for their beliefs makes them a potent force for 2020 and years to come. Director(s): Kim Snyder Year: 2020 Country: United States Run-Time: 98 min Language: English Presented by: Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival |
FRI • 03.13.20 • 7:00p
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SAT • 03.14.20 • 7:00p
Miami Film Festival – Awards Night: Mucho Mucho Amor Cristina Constantini and Miami's own Kareem Tabsch have crafted one of the most talked-about documentaries of the year. Extravagant Puerto Rican astrologer legend Walter Mercado charmed the world for over 30 years with his televised horoscopes. Equal parts Oprah, Liberace, and Mr. Rogers, Walter was a celebrated daily part of Latin culture—until one day in 2007 he mysteriously disappeared from the media landscape. Over a decade later, the filmmakers find Walter and invite us into his home and interior world as he prepares to restore his legacy in the public eye. The film explores Walter's complex story from the rural sugarcane fields of Puerto Rico to international astrology superstardom, rising above all doubters with a message of love and hope. Mucho Mucho Amor is a love letter to Walter Mercado. The filmmakers, who grew up watching him with their abuelitos, craft a film with levity and a playful spirit. Light-years ahead of his time, Walter has become a nostalgic cult icon of self-expression and positivity. Director(s): Christina Constantini, Kareem Tabsch Year: 2020 Country: United States Run-Time: 96 min Language: English & Spanish with English Subtitles Presented by: Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival |
SAT • 03.14.20 • 7:00p
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WED • 03.18.20 • 7:00p
Olympia Lobby LIVE Join us the third Wednesday of every month for Olympia Lobby Live! Transforming the lobby into our very own cabaret, featuring sketch comedy, improv, music, burlesque and much more! After party with DJ Mikey Forte & special happy hour prices at our bar. Doors open at 6 pm / Action starts at 7 pm *seating is on a first come, first served basis Sponsored by: Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Presented by: Olympia Theater and Front Yard Theatre Collective |
WED • 03.18.20 • 7:00p
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THU • 03.19.20 • 7:30p
Rising Stars 2020 New World School of the Arts Rising Stars, a Broadway-style, professionally staged, energy packed, one-of-a-kind performance, highlights the extraordinary talent of high school and college students from New World School of the Arts, Florida’s premier arts institution. NWSA's signature event, Rising Stars is not only an opportunity for the school to showcase student work at a professional venue, it also affords the school an opportunity to celebrate, recognize and share alumni contributions to the worlds of Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts. Presented by: New World School of the Arts |
THU • 03.19.20 • 7:30p
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SAT • 03.21.20 • 8:00p
Gregory Porter Known for his warm baritone vocals, Gregory Porter rose to acclaim in the 2010s with his earthy, cross-pollinated brand of jazz, soul, and gospel. A gifted singer of standards as well as more contemporary soul material, Porter has earned favorable comparisons to his idols Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder. He announced his arrival by picking up a Grammy nomination for his 2010 debut, Water. After signing to Blue Note, he gained even wider notice for his third album, 2013's Liquid Spirit, which hit number two on the jazz charts, and won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Although his original songs are his main focus, Porter often returns to his roots, such as on his 2017 tribute album Nat King Cole & Me. Paying tribute to the artist who had been most influential on his own music, Nat King Cole & Me featured Porter's versions of some of Cole's most treasured classics, including "Smile" and "Mona Lisa." The concert album One Night Only: Live at the Royal Albert Hall arrived in 2018. Presented by Olympia Theater and AEG Presents |
SAT • 03.21.20 • 8:00p
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FRI • 05.08.20 • 8:00p
Zucchero D.O.C. World Tour 2020 - Miami Italian superstar Zucchero returns to MIAMI - bringing his current D.O.C. Tour which will see him performing all over North America, Australia and Europe in 2020. With over 60 million records sold, Zucchero recently released his latest studio album D.O.C. (Disco di Origine Controllata), an album of “authentic and genuine” compositions. Says Zucchero, “I’m very protective of this album because it’s very much ‘my’ album, in the intimate sense, meaning that the 11 tracks reflect my current state of mind, what I think, what I feel – more freely and directly than in the past – in a no-frills, much simpler, yet more complex manner. The making of D.O.C. included recording sessions in Iceland, Los Angeles and San Francisco with young, indie-like producers and musicians such as Nicolas Rebscher (Germany), Joel Humlén (Sweden), Ian Brendon Scott & Mark Jackson (USA), Steve Robson (UK) and Eg White (UK), all merging under my direction and that of Don Was, my brother in blues.” Zucchero’s music has broken borders everywhere, thanks to countless collaborations with international artists like Bryan Adams, The Blues Brothers, Bono, Jeff Beck, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Elvis Costello, Miles Davis, Peter Gabriel, John Lee Hooker, BB King, Mark Knopfler, Brian May, Luciano Pavarotti, Iggy Pop, Queen, Alejandro Sanz, Sting and many others. Catch this legendary, international performer as he takes the stage at the Historic Olympia Theater in May 8th, 2020! Presented by Olympia Theater and AEG Presents |
FRI • 05.08.20 • 8:00p
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