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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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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“Jazz at Wolfson Presents”: A Yearlong Celebration of Music and Community

by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Miami-Dade College’s Wolfson Campus will once again bring the sounds of jazz to downtown Miami with the 27th season of its “Jazz at Wolfson Presents” concert series. Running from September 11, 2024, to April 16, 2025, the series features ten free performances, offering a mix of jazz professionals and student musicians.

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