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Art Deco Weekend 2009
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
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Art Deco Weekend is one of South Florida's most well-known and highly attended festivals. The 32nd annual Art Deco Weekend will include lectures by leading scholars, films highlighting the 1930s, musical attractions and a parade, as well as performances and activities for children.
The weekend begins with a keynote lecture on Thursday, January 15th and culminates in a street festival January 16-18, 2009. Guests may attend musical, theatrical and dance performances, as well as participate in a number of guided tours, attend lectures and film screenings, and browse Ocean Drive lined with vendors of antiques and collectibles from the Art Deco and mid-twentieth century eras. There will be paintings, sculpture, jewelry and photography, along with a variety of food vendors to suit every taste.
The Art Deco Weekend Festival was started in 1976 by the Miami Design Preservation League to attract visitors to Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District and to raise awareness and appreciation of the arts and culture of the Art Deco era (approx. 1925-1945).
What to Expect
Miami Design Preservation League will be presenting the 32nd annual Art Deco Weekend from January 16 through 18, 2009. The theme for the 2009 event is Down Argentine Way: Deco o Vino o Tango, exploring the rich culture of Argentina. Art Deco found a home throughout Argentina, but especially so in the broad avenues, gracious neighborhoods, and luxurious movie palaces of the capitol city of Buenos Aires.
Art Deco Weekend will feature more than 85 events, including:
- Guided tours
- Film series
- Lectures
- Antiques, art and collectibles vendors
- Variety of food vendors
- Musical attractions
- Theatrical performances
- Dance performances
- Opening night evening parade
- Weekend dog promenade
Where
Miami Beach, Florida
Ocean Drive, between 5th and 15th Streets
When
January 16-18, 2009
Hours of Operation
The Art Deco Weekend Festival, artists, antique dealers, food and beverage, and merchandise vendor booths will be open:
Friday 16 January 12:00 noon-11:00 pm
Saturday 17 January: 10:00 am-11:00 pm
Sunday 18 January: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Parking
Ocean Drive (from 5th to 15th Streets) is closed for the street festival. Visitors should park in the City parking facilities at:
- 7th Street Garage: Between Washington & Collins on 7th Street.
- 12th Street Garage: Just West of Washington Avenue on 12th Street.
- 13th Street Garage: Just East of Collins Avenue on 13th Street.
- 17th Street Garage at Convention Center Drive.
- Municipal Parking Lots: South Pointe Park; Washington Avenue and 9th Street; Washington Avenue and 10th Street; Collins Avenue and 13th Street; Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street; and Convention Center Drive and 18th Street. Additional Handicapped Parking available on Ocean Drive at the 5th Street entrance to Lummus Park.
- South Beach Local: Shuttle runs on Washington Avenue from South Pointe Park to 17th Street throughout the day. Ride for 25 cents.
Author: Sobez Editor
Source: www.mdpl.org
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