Arts & Culture in the Garden 

Giants in the City Installation  August 1 to 6

The 2010 Summer Exhibition of Giants in the City, an inflatable sculpture public Art Project by founder and curator Alejandro Mendoza features 22 giant sculptures fabricated in nylon, inflated, and supported upright by a continuous supply of air through the interior.

A family day on Tuesday, August 3 from 10AM to 1PM includes arts and craft projects for youngsters, tours and interactive performances with the giant sculptures. Sponsored by Irreversible Magazine.

The exhibit closes with a giant reception on Friday, August 6, 7 to 11PM with music and refreshments.

Miami Beach Toastmasters         Thursdays / 6:30 to 7:30PM                           For over 85 years, Toastmasters international has helped 100,000's of people just like to you to speak, lead and succeed. To learn more, visit the website www.miamibeachtoastmasters.com

Third Annual Artistes en Herbes     August 29 to 31st                                            A project of the Jewish Art Center Corp., the exhibit showcases the work and training in visual arts of young artists ages 5 to 11 in the S.L.S> Art Academy. Lectures, workshops and exhibit of oil paintings by Esther P. Zibell. Meet the artist Sunday, Aug 29 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. For information: 786-301-8276

Environmental Cubism                       September 19 to 21                                   PIAG Museum presents a visual art installation on the Great Lawn with more than 20 artists depicting Earth & Water: Our Planet, Our Life theme in 3-dimensionsl cube format. For details: www.piagmuseum.org  

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    Summer Art Program

Classes every Tuesday        10AM to Noon     

The Garden’s Art & Craft Summer Classes are held every Tuesday morning from 10 AM to Noon. Instructors Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow have designed a creative program of art activities with a focus on environmental themes, using plants and recycled materials. $10 registration fee, classes free. For information, e-mail, call 305-305-9141 wboltusa@hotmail.com

Elusive Landscape         Saturday, September 11 / 9 -11PM

The Elusive Landscape video installation by artist Dinorah de Jesús Rodriguez will be projected on the Great Lawn for one night only. Designed to promote environmental awareness and celebrate Miami's lush urban greenspaces and natural eco-systems, Elusive Landscape features images of Miami landscapes that are projected into the foliage and trees. The artist creates films by hand-renderings, drawing and coloring strips of 16mm celluloid. Rodriguez and Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. won the 2009 Knight New Work Award by Funding Arts Network, an initiative of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The project is being presented here as well as Viscaya and three Miami parks. For photos and information: elusivelandscape.blogspot.com
 

Environmental Education

Saturday, Sept 11 / 10AM to Noon Rain Barrel & Water Conservation Workshop      Exploring ways to converse water? Find out about rain barrels from the Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension Service. Lecture is free. To take a rain barrel home, fee is $45. Reservation required. Call 305-248-3311 or email: bmcadam@ufl.edu.

Saturday, Sept. 18 / 10AM to Noon Edible Landscapes                   An authority on Florida’s native plants, David McLean will discuss edible landscapes, including herbs, heirloom plants and native species that greeted early settlers to the State. He combines historical perspective with botanical expertise and Florida folklore. Native plants and trees for sale.

Saturday, Sept. 25 / 9AM to 4PM Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale The South Florida Cactus and Succulent Society presents its fall plant show and sale with specialized vendors and wide array of species. Along with demonstrations on the care and feeding of these prickly plants, Corine Ferré will lecture on the use of cacti and succulents in the landscape, medicinal use and edibles.

Saturday, Oct. 9 / 10AM to Noon Artistry with Flowers             Floral artist Israel Sands demonstrates inspirational ideas for flower arrangements in unusual containers, floral centerpieces, and home decorating for the holidays. Free & open to the public. See www.mbgarden.org

Saturday, Nov. 20 / 10AM to Noon OrchidMania                            A workshop with tips and techniques for orchid planting and care features The Orchid Doctor -- dynamic guest speaker Alex Lamazares of OrchidMania. Orchid sales AIDS-related education and care giving in the global community.

Saturday, January 15 / 10 AM to Noon Water Gardens                       Learn about aquatic plants and options for creating water gardens in small containers or ponds and fountains with lecture and demonstrations by Dania Beach water Gardens Inc.