Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky— LeNard Rutledge and his jazz ensemble are Miami-based musicians who are known to entertain its listeners, and “swing the music” for dancers. Named by the Miami New Times as the “Best Jazz Artist,” Rutledge’s elegance is often permeated by the raw passion of his church choir work. The warm […]
Similar to our regular Ocean Drive Tour but focuses on neon lighting . Our Art Deco buildings come alive when the lights go on! Neon lighting has always been associated with glamour and excitement. Learn about the history of neon lighting, its rise, its fall, and its resurgence. Please note: this is a specialty tour […]
Anibal Berraute presents a Milonga Under the Stars. Enjoy a night of Tango Fusion with special dance performances. The program is led by Berraute, an Argentinean piano player, composer, arranger, and producer, that fuses the tango with elements of other musical forms. The fusion includes the "Uruguayan candombe" with its African roots and Argentinean rhythms, […]
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show presents more than 600+ recognized dealers from over 30 countries for five days. Attendees can explore the show floor and discover everything from jewelry, watches, and handbags to artwork, furniture, home décor and so much more. Art Deco Weekend Visitors may obtain free tickets: click here!
Meet the Experts: The International Antique Jewelry Association (IAJA) boasts a world-renowned team of experts consisting of former curators, archivists and directors from among the world’s foremost jewelry brands. This esteemed team will be together at the Original Miami Beach Antique Show to offer attendees a unique opportunity to engage, ask questions and learn from the […]
A vibrant photography exhibit is now on display at the Art Deco Museum (at the Art Deco Welcome Center) as part of its revamped, Featured Local Artist program. "Save My Little Havana" by writer and photographer Steve Wright tells the story of his neighborhood’s many historic residential and commercial buildings. The exhibit commenced August 24, […]
Today Miami Beach is one of the most “broadcasted” locations in the world, but 100 years ago the age of broadcasting was just becoming a reality. This exhibition explores the first consumer mass media device and how it helped promote and shape Miami Beach’s early development. As radio proliferated through the first half of the […]
This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather […]
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show presents more than 600+ recognized dealers from over 30 countries for five days. Attendees can explore the show floor and discover everything from jewelry, watches, and handbags to artwork, furniture, home décor and so much more. Art Deco Weekend Visitors may obtain free tickets: click here!
Browse a variety of items for sale at the Art Deco Weekend artisan market. Featuring vendors from the local community as well as out-of-state, find something unique to take home from the festival!
Melissa Wyllie, CEO & President of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, and Mike Cosden, Board President of the Florida Trust, will discuss the organization’s advocacy priorities and strategies for the 2024 legislative session, which will be kicking off just days before the Art Deco Weekend begins (January 9). The Florida Trust is Florida’s statewide […]
From Georgian to Art Deco, noted author, historian, lecturer and U.S. Antique Show dealer, Ioannis Alexandris of Gemolithos will explain the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of shopping for antique jewelry. Join us for this interactive, experiential education session that will shed new light on the 5 most significant eras of antique jewelry. […]
This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather […]
Historic places change over time. We can't stop change, but we sure can manage and direct it! This lecture will detail Florida Historic Places and provide 10 rules\/guidelines to follow in order to protect and preserve their uniqueness and historical context. these 10 rules were developed by the presenter Rick Gonzalez and will provide the […]
For more than half a century, Florida has relied on growth and sprawling development to fuel its economy. Sadly, we continue to experience the tragic consequences of this approach, which has been likened by some to a “Ponzi scheme.” Today, Florida continues to face the consequences of rapidly growing population coupled with the looming threats […]
