Miami, Jan. 10, 2025 – Miami Dade College’s (MDC) cultural programs—Miami Film Festival, Museum of Art and Design (MOAD), Miami Book Fair, Koubek Center and Live Arts Miami—will showcase their dynamic programs at Open House Miami, a vibrant celebration of art, history, literature, and performance taking place on Friday, Feb. 28, from 6 – 9 p.m. at MDC’s Koubek Center. The Open House, named the “Spring Equinox,” is free and open to the public and working media.
Guests are invited to an immersive evening highlighting architecture, art, music, film, dance, literature and community. For over five decades, MDC has been a beacon of culture and education in South Florida. The Spring Equinox event during Open House Miami exemplifies this legacy, offering an opportunity for the community to explore and engage with the unique programs offered by each of MDC’s cultural institutions.
Highlights:
- Miami Film Festival Shorts (inside the theater): A captivating showcase of unique, independent short films presented on a continuous loop, allowing guests to drop in and experience compelling cinematic stories at any time.
- Miami Book Fair Reading Garden (garden area): Relax under the stars in Adirondack chairs surrounded by lush greenery. Browse and discover your next favorite book with help from Paddington Bear!
- MOAD Felt Collage Workshop (inside the Koubek Mansion): Dive into your creative side with a hands-on felt collage workshop led by interdisciplinary artist Kristina Reinis. Design unique interior spaces—real or imagined—using felt sheets, scissors, and glue in a playful reimagining of “home.”
- MOAD/Koubek Walking Tours (throughout): Join Sierra Manno from MOAD and Koubek Center Director Melissa Messulam for an engaging “then and now” walking tour. Explore the history, architecture, and modern-day transformation of the historic Koubek Mansion.
- Koubek Center En Residencia Studios (ArtSpace/classrooms): Witness artists in residence as they develop new works across painting, sound healing, and dance, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look into their creative processes.
- Live Arts Miami Interactive Music Workshop (in the back portico): Tap into your inner musician with a live drumming workshop by Alexa Fernandez, Director of Operations at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts.
- Miami Fashion Institute: The exhibit will showcase four individual looks by MFI-selected graduates in collaboration with Paris-based clothing brand Faith Connexion. Each collection was developed by Resonance, an AI-powered system that enables designers to create and sell products on demand, at scale and sustainably.
The evening will also feature complimentary refreshments, including craft beer from The Tank Brewery, rum seltzers from Casalú and water provided by Topo Chico and Smartwater.
WHAT: Miami Dade College to Host Cultural Open House
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 28, 6 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd St.
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