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Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center

3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd.
Davie, FL 33314

954-462-0222

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A New Lonely Hearts Club Band
Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 4 a.m. by Betsey J. Denberg

Beatlemania swept the nation in the ’60s and never truly left. As John Lennon once said, “The Beatles are more popular than Jesus.” Offensive? Maybe. Controversial? Completely. But hey — how many albums has J...
The Paquito d'Rivera Quintet at Miniaci Performing Arts Center, November 18
Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 4 a.m. by Arielle Castillo

Though he's now 63 years old and an established legend in the jazz world, for much of his career, Paquito d'Rivera was known as a wünkerkind. As a child in Cuba, he picked up a love of wind instruments from his father, saxophon...
Nicholas Payton to Make Two South Florida Appearances
Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 4 a.m. by Bob Weinberg

Nicholas Payton is New Orleans royalty. The son of bassist Walter Payton and a student of jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis, the trumpet player comes across like a modern-day Satchmo on albums such as Gumbo Nouveau and Dear Louis &mdash...
Spiritual Omar Sosa Visits Davie With Afreecanos Quartet
Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 4 a.m. by Bob Weinberg

Cuban-born pianist and devout Santeria follower Omar Sosa and his signature flowing white tunic remain in constant motion as he coaxes bright chords from piano and Fender Rhodes. While a candle flickers atop his instrument, his sand...