Miami News - January 2006.

Art deco historic district festival in miami beach

The January Art Deco District Festival increases understanding and appreciation of the culture of the art deco period of 1925-1945. The proposal started in 1976 through the Miami Design Preservation League to attract people to Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District to the present day. Speeches and lectures, exhibits, demonstrations and entertainment are the main topics of this festival. Ocean Drive Street will be the meeting point along with the Art Deco buildings. For more information on this cultural event, please call 305-672-2014.

South beach wine and food festival

This annual event takes place in South Beach each February. You can enjoy delicious dishes, cooking shows, wine colloquiums and instructive talks from world-acclaimed  chefs. For more information on this annual event, please call 877-762-3933.

New fitness club in coconut grove

Florida State has been ranked number four in regards to health clubs in the nation. Now, the first 24-hour fitness health club is going to hit Miami with NBA star Shaquille O’Neal. This health club opened its doors in Coconut Grove on December 10th 2005. However, this health club sequence also has two places working in Coral Springs and Plantation. And it is expected that by next spring another 24-hour fitness club will be opening in Pembroke Pines.

Express yourself in miami

There are lots of things for you to do in Greater Miami. The cultural scene in Miami Dade offers a non-stop variety of exciting activities and performances for you an your children. Miami Dade welcomes residents and visitors to express themselves by sharing a cultural program with others. The Department of Cultural Affairs supports numerous educational programs in which are included The Arts Program Guide for Children.