What's happening this Week....
At last night's GMFEA First Ever
Virtual Networking Event , Marialaura Leslie, Deputy Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs shared links to many CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) relief funding sources to assist small businesses, non-profits, museums, artists and more which can be found on their website HERE
How our members are helping...
New Testing Site Opens in Hialeah at Amelia Earhart Park To book an appointment to be tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19): CALL 305-COVID19
Feeding South Florida Drive Thru Food Distribution at The Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center Fri Apr 3 @ 9-11am
The City of North Miami is hosting a free Drive-Thru Food Distribution for residents in need Fri Apr 3 @ 10 am - 1 pm.
What have you done to stay top of mind with your fans? Tag us @gmfea_miami and we can repost on social about how you're changing things up for Covid-19.
Check out these virtual events:
FGO GO: Highlights from Verdi's 'Rigoletto'
FGO GO is Florida Grand Opera's virtual opera experience, bringing opera to you, wherever you go! Performed by the emerging artists of the FGO Studio, enjoy highlights of Verdi's 'Rigoletto.' Watch HERE
2020 Youth Fair
Although postponed you can celebrate the “Fair From Home” with virtual rides, kid-friendly activities, delicious recipes to make your favorite fair foods at home, and entertainment for you and your family to keep the tradition going and continue to create your fair memories from your home. Info HERE
Been meaning to write a book? Now's your chance! Send in your application by April 30 to win one of 3 Emerging Writer Fellowships awarded by Miami Book Fair . The program supports new literary voices that demonstrate exceptional talent and promise by providing writers working on a first book with time, studio space, mentorship and a $41,000 stipend to complete a book-length project within a year. Info HERE
Miami Moments with Dr. George on Facebook Live!
From March 30 – April 10 at 3 pm Monday – Friday This week he covered a variety of topics from the Tequestas to Coconut Grove to Julia Tuttle. Can’t watch live? You can always find the recorded history lessons at HistoryMiami HERE

Topic #1: the Spanish Missions
Topic #2: Coconut Grove
Topic #3: Julia Tuttle, Henry Flagler, Birth of Miami
Topic #4: the Brickells & early Miami
Topic #5: WWII and Miami
Topic #6: Burdines
Topic #7: Al Capone
Miami-Dade County owned facilities are currently closed, as are theatres, museums, parks, libraries, and performance spaces throughout Miami-Dade and South Florida. However, Culture Shock Miami is providing a list of online performances, virtual exhibitions, and on-demand arts & culture resources HERE
Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami will be streaming a ballet class every morning at 10:30 am. Let's keep in shape. Facebook Live HERE
Unfortunately, the following events originally scheduled for this week have been cancelled, suspended or postponed at this time:
Verdi's Rigoletto
Florida Grand Opera
The Fair
Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center
DWNTWN Movie Nights
Maurice Ferre Park

Frost Science Laser Fridays
Frost Museum
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
HistoryMiami Museum 
One NMB Concert Series
Senator Gwen Margolis Amphitheater
Leon Foster Thomas / Sunshine Jazz Organization
Miami-Dade County Fair
Youth Ambassador Events
Junior Orange Bowl
Comic Cure: Brett James
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
Ranky Tanky
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
Deering Estate
The Purple Palace Family Fun Concert
Orchestra Miami
We will continue to keep you updated on events in our area.





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