A brand-new state-of-the-art performing arts venue will be officially introduced to the South Miami-Dade community on October 1 & 2. The much- anticipated South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, located at 10950 SW 211 Street, Cutler Bay, opens with two days of spectacular, high-quality performances, followed by an inaugural season of performances.
 
The South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, designed by an internationally-acclaimed design team, provides for the first time, a state-of-the-art cultural venue and community gathering place in the southern part of Miami-Dade County. The Center features prominent works of art created by Miami artist Robert Chambers. The Center is an integral part of the economic and cultural development of the area, offering quality artistic programming and community accessibility.
 
The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to the entire Miami-Dade County community. South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center serves as a showcase for the performing and media arts, welcoming people from all backgrounds and economic means. The facility includes 966 seat state-of-the- art theater, which features a fly tower, orchestra pit, front of house spaces (box office, lobby, concessions, etc.) and back of house support spaces (dressing rooms, storage and work areas, administrative offices, etc.). The site also includes an activities building which houses lab / experimental theaters, and may be used for classrooms, rehearsals, and small-scale performances. A beautiful outdoor plaza allows for festivals, art shows, and other outdoor activities. The concert lawn “back yard” slopes to the Black Creek Canal, and can host outdoor concerts, performances and events.
 
The Grand Opening Celebration is highlighted by a multidisciplinary show featuring international artists, as well as some of Miami’s highest caliber performers. The show takes place on Saturday, October 1 at 8pm and Sunday, October 2 at 3pm. On both days, the Center offers additional FREE pre-show outdoor activities, for all to enjoy. Tickets for the Grand Opening performance are $50, $35, $20 on Saturday night and $40, $25, $10 on Sunday afternoon (Family Day). Sunday pricing also includes $5 Culture Shock tickets for youth ages 12-22, 50% of for kids ages 6-12 and $5 off for Seniors at all ticket levels. Tickets go on sale September 1.
 
The Grand Opening performance spans genres and cultures of South Miami-Dade and includes jazz, classical, Latin, Caribbean and gospel music and dance, as well as, theater and multimedia presentations created from interviews with community members. The Grand Opening Celebration is a community event that represents both the artistic and demographic diversity found in Miami-Dade and is designed to present outstanding cultural offerings to people from all backgrounds.
 
An official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony takes place on Saturday night along with free outdoor pre-show activities, bringing together residents, community leaders, and government officials to commemorate the opening of the facility. Sunday’s activities feature outdoor family-friendly events and a children’s price for the Grand Opening performance.