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Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami, Edible South FL, Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today covering the arts community and restaurant scene and served as Calendar Editor. She has also worked in public relations for the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, in travel and tourism for Newman PR and at the Miami Science Museum. She has written for Florida Travel + Life Magazine, Florida Monthly Magazine, Miami.com, Indulge Miami and MiamiCurated.

Open-air venues are a welcome site nowadays, and the City of Doral now has one. Doral Yard offers “a community gathering concept with innovative culinary offerings and socially-distanced live music, fitness and cultural events.” Located in the downtown area at the corner of Main Street and Paseo, the white tents will let you know when you …

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All events have moved online. Join the Leica Store Miami for “Leica Lounge Miami,” a monthly lecture series featuring presentations by local photographers, editors, gallerists and educators. The free events are designed to create and inspire the local photography community through sharing images and exchanging ideas. The events are usually at 7 pm on the first …

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According to festival organizers, 2021 dates are still TBD. Florida Shakespeare Theater presents Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at various locations around Miami. Jan. 3-5 at the North Beach Bandshell. Admission is free. Shows on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. Outside food and beverage and pets not permitted. Food for sale on site. …

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This event is currently on hiatus. In partnership with Re-envision, a newly minted art and culture magazine, CityPlace Doral once again hosts its Doral Art & Sip cultural series. The art and culture-infused event will take place every third Saturday from 6-9 p.m. Artists David Banegas, Miriam Wimmer Stranberg, Alex Pineco, Alain Georges, Keyani Watkins …

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These classes are currently canceled, we will update this article once they resume. Practice your improv comedy chops at a free Improv Class held every Monday at 7 p.m. Taught by the Cutler Bay Community Theater actors, the class teaches teamwork, bravery, confidence and strength through improv games and techniques. Also, learn how to accept …

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  Ball & Chain, Calle Ocho’s hot music spot, is hosting a NYE Extravaganza party kicking off at 8 pm on Dec. 31. Free admission to hear Pepe Montes and his Conjunto at 10 pm in the main room. Other music being played there: VIP ticket holders can purchase tickets and tables to hear Tito Puente Jr. …

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Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at Miami Dade College (MDC) is currently presenting Real Utopias, a series of films that examine past and current experiments in our collective search for freedom, equality, and democracy. The series’ documentaries and film essays investigate alternative ways in which urban living has been, and can be, designed. The …

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This event is on hold. Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables presents Gallery Night Live! every first Friday of the month from 6 to 10 pm at the Coral Gables Museum. Enjoy free admission, exhibit premieres, live music and a cash bar to benefit the Coral Gables Museum. The event is in conjunction with the Coral …

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