We are strong believers that every child should be exposed to the arts as part of their educational curriculum. And when it isn’t what it should be because of lack of funding then it is up to us to do our best to help schools realize their dream of including a solid fine arts and performing arts curriculum for every child. It is also important that even before a child enters school, to provide opportunities in a child’s early development exposing them to the arts whenever possible. This is our mission at Pinecrest Gardens. This is part of our commitment to becoming a world class Cultural Arts Park.
To quote the Americans for the Arts Organization, “The arts are essential. They teach children innumerable lessons—practice makes perfect, small differences can have large effects, collaboration leads to creativity. The arts also teach children that there a several paths to take when approaching problems and that all problems can have more than one solution.”
Involvement in the arts is associated with gains in math, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking, and verbal skill and strong arts programing in schools and pre-school helps close a gap that has left many a child behind. From Mozart for babies to tutus for toddlers, we need to give parents an easy path to the arts whether or not public schools are able to provide them. That said…we have some wonderful programing performed by or for children coming up in the next two weeks.
The Community Foundation of Pinecrest presents their 6th Winter Fundraiser Jazz Concert to benefit Palmetto Elementary Performing Arts
Saturday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m.
Local professionals support aspiring Musicians! Singer-Songwriter Dani Driggs, Latin Grammy Winner Ed Calle, Pianist Jim Gaisor, Singer/Actress, Brenda Alford, and Musician Johnny Rez as seen on “The Voice” perform with young musicians from Palmetto Elementary School under the direction of Music Director, Oliver Diez. All proceeds will benefit the outstanding Palmetto Elementary School Performing Arts Program. The event will feature a pre-concert gathering where you can enjoy Hors d’oeuvres and other refreshments at 7:00 p.m. with the concert beginning at 8:00 p.m. For tickets and further information please contact Paul Sasso of the Community Foundation of Pinecrest at 305-234-2586 or Palmetto Elementary School Performing Arts President, Ari Sasso, at ari@sassolawgroup.com. Ticket are $45 for adults and $35 for children. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate the evening of the event.
The Nicklaus Children’s Pinecrest Outpatient Center and Orchestra Miami presents another great concert in their Family Fun Concert Series.
Sunday, January 28 at 3:00 p.m.
Flamenco Fun is the show this month and it is truly exciting. Your child will learn about Flamenco dance and Spanish Folkloric dance and traditions with from Ballet Flamenco la Rosa. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children under age 17. For ticket purchase information call Orchestra Miami at 305-274-2103 or tickets will also be available at the gate the day of the performance.
FIU Chorus presents…a Valentine’s Concert
Friday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m.
Romance is in the air when the FIU chorus serenades you with some of the most romantic songs written and performed in perfect harmony. Admission is free, but a contribution to the FIU Performing Arts Program would be welcomed.
