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A Month To Remember At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
Slow Burn Theatre Company 2025/ 2026 Season
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Five Musicals Will Be Presented At The Broward Center
The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 N.E.188 Street in Aventura.
October 11 – 26 In the midst of a season filled with stunning performances and during a year in which the company topped the list of Carbonell award winners, Slow Burn Theatre Company announces its most exciting season to date, featuring five red-hot hits that will delight and thrill South Florida audiences with stories of ambition, identity and resilience: “Catch Me If You Can;” “Disney’s Frozen;” “Beautiful, The Carole King Musical;” “Hairspray;” and “Alanis Morisette’s Jagged Little Pill.” The 2025/2026 season is presented with support from American National Bank and Visit Lauderdale in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. “During our 2025-2026 Season, we are excited to present a thrilling mix of bold, talked about productions with powerful, socially relevant storylines,” said Slow Burn Theatre Artistic Director Patrick Fitzwater. “Each production is characterized by a strong narrative with dynamic characters, memorable music and widespread audience appeal. These productions will entertain, provoke discussion and create a sense of heartwarming nostalgia when it is Slow Burn, Page 4A
designers Franziska Valerie Hagenauer, Sara Alimohammadi, Amaranta Martinez, Wildy Martinez, Lucia Rabey, and Jessica de Vreeze will be showcased alongside Cruz’s original pieces. Monday, October 6th marks opening night, where artists Amaranta Martinez (aka Superama), Wildy Martinez, Lucia Rabey and Jessica de Vreeze, along with curator Luis Valenzuela, will host a special event to welcome and inspire all guests to recreate the iconic Celia Cruz cantilever-style shoes. On Monday, October 20th,
October brings an exciting lineup of music, dance, theater and more to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, offering something for everyone. From tributes to legendary performers and world-class ballet to powerful concerts and Halloween thrills, the month’s programming highlights the diverse artistry that has made the venue a cultural gem in South Florida for 15 years. Hayden Greyson presents Doctor My Eyes - A Tribute to Jackson Browne on Friday, October 10th at 8:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Don’t miss the world’s most passionate salute to the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with a lead singer who not only looks like Jackson Browne did in the ‘70s but sounds and emotes just like Browne. Audience toes will tap into earthshaking hits including “Doctor My Eyes,” “The Pretender,” “Running on Empty,” “Here Come Those Tears Again,” “Somebody’s Baby, Take It Easy,” “That Girl Could Sing,” “Tender is the Night,” “Stay” and more, and hearts will melt to beloved ballads like “Late for the Sky.” Doctor My Eyes – A Tribute to Jackson Browne includes a full all-star band with a Latin
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The immersive Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) culinary celebration.
Food, Festivities & Fun In Miami Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month At An Iconic Downtown Hotel InterContinental Miami celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with food, festivities and fun during September and October. The iconic downtown hotel is inviting guests and locals to experience a vibrant lineup of cultural experiences, including a weekly Art Residency featuring local Latin artists, an exclusive exhibit in partnership with the Miami Shoe Museum and the Fourth Annual Salsa Festival hosted by Salsa Lovers, taking center stage. At the award-winning Pan-Latin Steakhouse Toro Toro, guests can experience culinary delights with Chef Richard Sandoval’s immersive Día de los Muertos culinary campaign.
Noche de Arte Exhibition Honoring Celia Cruz’s Centennial On Monday, October 6th and every Monday in October thereafter from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Noche de Arte will continue its weekly art residency with a special lineup of activations and celebrations at Gallery 100, in partnership with the MIAMI Shoe Museum. Dancing Shoes: A Legacy in Motion, a very special exhibition that celebrates the centennial of legendary Latina icon Celia Cruz. The exhibition will also feature the debut of the five winning designs from MIAMI Vibes 2.0: AI Footwear Design Challenge. The visionary creations of the winning
October Brings Tricks & Treats To The Parker With Culinary Battles, Rock Legends, Magic And More This October, The Parker’s Lillian S. Wells Hall is serving up thrills that will have audiences stirring with excitement over MasterChef face-offs, dancing to ABBA’s greatest hits, rocking out with Everclear, reliving the neon glow of the ’80s and so much more. Audiences will embark on a culinary journey and experience the excitement of the MasterChef kitchen when MasterChef AllStars Live! brings the heat, competition and culinary magic to The Parker on Thursday, October 2nd at 7:30 p.m. This brand-new,
high-energy stage show delivers the ultimate MasterChef experience up close and personal with appearances from past winners such as Michael Leonard (Season 14) and Gerron Hurt (Season 9). In MasterChef AllStars Live!, the chefs face off in head-to-head challenges, host Q&A sessions and inspire fans with tips and tricks to apply in their own kitchens. Audiences will enjoy candid conversations with the chefs about the thrill of competing in America’s famous kitchen under the scrutiny of the toughest judges. Don’t miss this
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once-in-a-lifetime night of food, fun and fierce competition. Mamma Mia! This tribute to the Swedish pop sensation will have the audience dancing in the aisles during The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA at The Parker on Friday, October 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Known as “the closest thing to ABBA that you’ll ever see,” this band dazzles audiences with fantastic re-creations of ABBA’s most iconic hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” and “Dancing
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Everclear: Sparkle and Fade Tour - October 9 Queen.” It’s no coincidence that the official ABBA Fan Club has named this group “the best ABBA tribute band in the world.” Everclear: Sparkle and Fade Tour celebrates its 30th Anniversary on Thursday,
October 9th at 7:00 p.m. at The Parker as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series. The American rock band is joined by Local H and Sponge for a crossover to The Parker, Page 9A
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