At Pinecrest Gardens we pride ourselves in offering the very best in family entertainment, from children to teens to adults. Whether your taste is jazz, hip hop or the classics–we have an amazing variety of concerts being offered at the Gardens over the next two weeks guaranteed to please every single member of the family.
JAZZ
Join us in welcoming The Daniel Zamir Quartet to the Banyan Bowl Stage on Wednesday, February 22 at 8:00 p.m. Touted as “one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation” by John Zorn, Tzadik Records, Daniel Zamir is recognized as Israel’s top jazz musician today. He is a virtuoso saxophone player and composer, fusing elements of Jewish and world music with serious jazz. Zamir is Israel’s top selling jazz artist of all time, receiving critical acclaim worldwide. His quartet has performed and recorded with the biggest names in Israel’s music scene, including Eviatar Banai, Beri Sacharoff, Ehud Banai, and Yoni Rechter and he was winner of the 2010 Prime Minister Award for outstanding jazz composer. Tickets for the Daniel Zamir Quartet are $30, $36 on line at pinecrestgardens.org or at 1-877-496-8499.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is not only a music/dance genre but it can also be called the universal language that transcends cultural barriers and unites most young people ages 7 to 17. Join us for an exhilarating night when Live in Color Dance Collective performs a high powered exciting dance show on Saturday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m. National Award Winning Live in Color Dance Collective is a culturally diverse dance company comprised of remarkably talented, captivating and vivacious individuals. The dance ensemble is a true representation of life as it displays a mixture of Caribbean, African, Latin, Urban cultures, as well as a diverse range of ages. Under the direction of Zedric Bembry, LICDC has been able to attain well-deserved recognition dazzling the nation with their unique, crowd-pleasing performances. Through his fierce, jazzy, cutting-edge, energetic footwork and rhythmic body movements, Zedric has infused a new flavor into the hip-hop industry; a creation he terms “Urban Funk.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available at the gate an hour before the performance. For further information call 305-669-6990.
POPS
The Greater Miami Symphonic Band presents a beautiful multi-generational concert titled “What the World Needs Now Is…Love!” on Sunday, February 26 at 3:00 p.m. Join us in an afternoon of music showcasing peace, love and harmony from around the world. There are ballads, music from motion pictures, Broadway show tunes and so much more evoking memories and emotions that only music can do. This wonderful 75-minute concert is geared towards audiences of all ages. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children, and will be available at the gate an hour prior to show.
CLASSICS
Orchestra Miami presents two incredible concerts in one single weekend. On Friday, March 3, at 8:00 p.m. introduce your children to the world of classical music with Orchestra Miami’s Family Fun Series. These wonderful concerts are designed to help children understand, appreciate and love the performing arts. This enchanting operetta, Little Red Riding Hood, is guaranteed to please every child because of its recognizable name and familiar content. The classic fairy tale, performed by three professional opera singers and members of Orchestra Miami, will teach kids about one of the most basic rules of reason- NEVER talk to strangers! Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children and are available on line at pinecrestgardens.org or you can purchase them at the gate one hour before the performance.
Every year the concert we most look forward to is Orchestra Miami’s Beethoven in the Bowl and will be performed Sunday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m. Orchestra Miami’s Artistic Director, Elaine Rinaldi will wield her baton and create musical magic that only a great orchestral classic like a Beethoven Symphony can achieve. This year’s concert will feature Miami native Brian Neal, performing Haydn’s classic Concerto for Trumpet, along with Beethoven’s Symphony N. 1 in C Major, Op. 21. The concert is FREE of charge with a suggested $10 donation to the Orchestra.
Are we the most family-friendly cultural venue offering a range of performances to please any audience and any age? We certainly think so, and we hope you do, too.
