Frommer's EasyGuide to Miami and Key West 2014 by David Paul Appell

Author:David Paul Appell [Appell, David Paul]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781628870497
Publisher: FrommerMedia

A more vintage South Beach showpiece, the 1935 Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Rd. (www.ColonyTheatreMiamiBeach.com; 305/674-1040), reopened in 2006 after a $4.3-million renovation that added wing and fly space, improved access for those with disabilities, and restored the lobby to its original Art Deco look.

At the 1,700-seat Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St., downtown Miami (www.GusmanCenter.org; 305/374-2444), seating is tight and so is funding, but the sound is superb. In addition to hosting the Miami Film Festival, the elegant Gusman Center features pop concerts, plays, film screenings, and special events. The auditorium was built as the Olympia Theater in 1926, and its ornate palace interior is typical of that era, complete with fancy columns, a huge pipe organ, and twinkling “stars” on the ceiling.

Not to be confused with the Gusman Center (above), the Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables ( 305/284-6477), is a roomy 600-seat hall that gives a stage to the Miami Chamber Symphony and a varied program of university recitals.

The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, located in South Beach at Washington Avenue and 17th Street (http://FillmoreMB.com; 305/673-7300), may be a mouthful, but when it comes to live music, it truly rocks. The venue’s decor is very modern Hard Rock–meets–Miami Beach, complete with requisite bars, chandeliers, and an homage to the original legendary Fillmore in San Francisco. The Fillmore, now managed by House of Blues/Live Nation, brings major talent to the beach, from Lenny Kravitz and Snow Patrol to comedians Lewis Black and Lisa Lampanelli. Fillmore also hosts various awards shows, from the Food Network Awards to the Fox Sports Awards.

Downtown’s $446-million Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. (www.ArshtCenter.org; 305/949-6722), opened in late 2006 and includes: The 2,400-seat Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House and the 2,200-seat Knight Concert Hall, which are venues for the Concert Association of Florida, Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, and New World Symphony, as well as premier venues for a wide array of local, national, and international performances, ranging from Broadway musicals and visiting classical artists to world and urban music, Latin concerts, and popular entertainment from many cultures. The Studio Theater, a flexible black-box space designed for up to 200 seats, hosts intimate performances of contemporary theater, dance, music, cabaret, and other entertainment. The Peacock Education Center offers arts education and enrichment programs for children and adults. Finally, the Plaza for the Arts is a magnificent setting for outdoor entertainment, social celebrations, and informal community gatherings.

Designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Carnival Center is the focal point of a planned arts, media, and entertainment district in mid-Miami. Complete in 2006, the complex is wrapped in limestone, slate, decorative stone, stainless steel, glass-curtain walls, and tropical landscaping. There’s also a restaurant, Prelude by Barton G. (www.PreludebyBartonG.com; 305/357-7900), an old-school yet modern supper club featuring prix-fixe pre- and post-theater menus.

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