Citizens Interested in Arts Inc. has announced its honoree for the Champion of the Arts Award Ceremony on Sunday, Mar. 25, at 11 a.m.
This year’s recipient is Mitchell Kaplan.
A former educator and lover of learning, Kaplan was the founder of Books & Books in 1982, which is still a destination landmark in Coral Gables. Additionally, he was a driving force in creating the now internationally respected Miami Book Fair.
This past year he added to his impressive credentials a movie adaptation of “The Man Who Invented Christmas” by Les Standiford.
To add to the excitement of this event the luncheon will be at the incomparable Faena Forum, 3300 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach.
Renowned humor columnist and author Dave Barry will emcee. Along with a sumptuous luncheon, there will be a silent auction and live entertainment.
Citizens Interested in Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to preserving the visual and performing arts in South Florida and is organized solely for the purpose of providing grants to qualified members of the South Florida artistic community. Since its inception in 1997, this all-volunteer organization has awarded more than $1 million in grants to worthy South Florida arts organizations.
For tickets or sponsorship for this event or more information, contact Lenore Toby-Simmons, event chair, at 305 733-0061 or by email at lenoret18@aol.com.
