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Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com

Hanukkah fairs and other events enhance the holiday with fun and yummy food in South Florida.  Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army, which enabled them to reclaim and rededicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But, there was only enough oil to keep the candles lighted for one …

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The future of classical music will be performing a series of Winter Concerts from Tuesday, Dec. 9-16, 2025 during the Miami Music Project’s Winter Concert Series. Admission to all concerts is free. Watch intermediate and advanced student orchestras kick off the series on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at New World Center, 500 17 …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on Sat., Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Artmaking by TMP Make art with TMP, a teen-led volunteer and education …

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OnStage, the popular music and dance series is presenting a New Year’s Day Celebration Concert. The free outdoor concert on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2056 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is at Lummus Park on the Ocean Drive Promenade and 12 St. Performing al-fresco, under the palm trees, during the family-friendly concert will be The Miami Beach …

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Come spend a Sunday afternoon filled with holiday fun on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center during the Dan + Claudia Zanes Holiday Sing Along. Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes present a performance filled with traditional holiday songs from around the world including Puerto Rico, Korea, …

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Did you know Miami Children’s Museum offers Sensory Saturdays? On the second Saturday of the month, the museum creates a specially focused experience for children with disabilities and their families including modified lighting, sound adjustments and other features. The event is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the day with a stage performance …

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The Barnacle Historic State Park’s Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second Friday of the month and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is at 7 p.m. Here is the schedule: Nov. 14, 2025: Mama Fuma, a Miami-based band that reimagines iconic rock, Latin and funks songs. Dec. 12, …

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HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online.   The theme rotates monthly, …

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Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you’ll be immersed in a live symphonic performance beneath the palm trees and bougainvillea You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the …

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The annual Chopin for All free concert series brings young top-tier pianists from around the globe to South Florida. Everyone is invited to attend free of charge.  Seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required. Registration is recommended.  For questions, send email toadmin@chopin.org or call: 305-868-0624. Remaining performances …

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