Décès de Pierre Brisson : Une voix immortelle s’éteint

Par Jonel Juste

Le monde culturel haïtien pleure la perte de Pierre J. Brisson, comédien, poète et diseur hors pair. La nouvelle de son décès a été annoncée le lundi 6 janvier.

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Bye Free Gospel Sundays, Hi Gospel Fest Miami

Written By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Also featuring in the Miami Herald

After fifteen years of Free Gospel Sundays at the Adrienne Arsht Center, the series is entering a new phase, with a new name and a different format: Gospel Fest Miami.

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Tout syèl la klere (Nouvèl)

Jonel Juste

“Tout Syèl la Klere”, yon istwa k ap dewoule nan ane 2050, dekri yon monn revolisyon wobotik ak entèlijans atifisyèl fin transfòme, sa ki gen kòm konsekans gwo chomaj ak plis inegalite ekonomik ak sosyal nan peyi devlope tankou Etazini. Van an vire, Ayiti li menm vin tounen yon peyi opòtinite ki atire imigran. Anpil nan nouvo imigran sa yo se blan k ap chèche lavi nenpòt kote yo ka jwenn ni paske lakay yo pa bon. Aleksann, yon doktè Ayisyen, chita Boston ap tann yon avyon ki pral Ayiti nan mitan yon bann etranje k ap fè vwayaj la ansanm avè l…

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Nicole Henry’s Favorite Things

Written By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Also featuring in the The Miami Herald

Although it originated in a Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical,”My Favorite Things” has become a feel-good Christmassy song we’ll likely hear this holiday season. It’s also the title of a winter concert by Miami Beach-based singer Nicole Henry. This year marks the 11th annual holiday performance, a cherished tradition that has become a staple for the community.

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Elephant Sculptures Stampede Onto Miami Beach With A Message

Written By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Also featuring in the Miami Herald

One hundred elephants are stampeding onto Miami Beach. But don’t worry, they’re not real pachyderms. These are wooden elephants, part of The Great Elephant Migration, an art installation sharing a message about conservation and human-wildlife coexistence. The large herd will be on display near 36th Street Park on Miami Beach beginning Sunday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 8.

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Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion’s New Season: Classical Meets Global Rhythms

Written By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion, formerly known as the Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation, begins its 2024-2025 season with a forward-looking mission, embracing a broader musical vision.

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Paradox Experience Miami’s Zero Gravity Exhibit Draws Crowds and Curiosity

By Jonel Juste

MIAMI — Located in the Wynwood neighborhood, Paradox Experience Miami has become a notable destination for visitors seeking interactive and unconventional exhibits. In October, the museum added its latest attraction, the Zero Gravity Room, which has quickly gained popularity among the 70-plus installations spread across its 11,000-square-foot facility.

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‘I Elect’ Screening at FLIFF Festival Remains Relevant, North Miami Filmmaker Says

by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

In this election year, “I Elect: Power Every Four Years,” a 26-minute film on voting rights, urges viewers to reflect on the impact of civic engagement and the power of their vote. Created to encourage young voters in the 2020 election, the film’s themes resonate in today’s political landscape.

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Miami Dade College’s GEMS Festival Showcases Diverse Global Cinema

By Jonel Juste

Miami, FL — The 11th Miami Film Festival GEMS is set to take place from October 30 to November 3, showcasing 30 films from over 15 countries. The event, a midseason highlight of the Miami Film Festival, will open with Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door and close with Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain. Other notable screenings include three Centerpiece films: Emilia Pérez, Maria, and The Brutalist.

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At PAMM, Exploring Caribbean Identity and Resistance through ‘Beyond Representation’

by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

The Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Caribbean Cultural Institute has introduced a new series titled “Beyond Representation,” which highlights the diverse performative practices of Caribbean artists and those of Caribbean descent.

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