For Immediate Release:
 November 05, 2008

Media Contact:
Cathy Ferreira
ferrec@miamidade.gov
 305-235-1668



Enjoy the Holiday Season at The Deering Estate at Cutler


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- The Deering Estate at Cutler kicks off their Holiday Season of Events on Friday, December 5th with a “Tree Lighting Ceremony” where guests can enjoy some of their favorite holiday music in the historic Stone House Ballroom. The 10th Annual “Holiday under the Stars” outdoor concert will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 7 – 10 pm. This year the concert will feature musical performances by Doug Cameron, Dana Paul, Wendy Pedersen, Lisanne Lyons, Nicole Yarling and the Miami String Project. During the concert and intermission, guests can tour the historic houses and see them filled with holiday accents and decorations created by the District XII Garden Clubs. The holiday decorating effort is an annual tradition and is a special project of the District XII Garden Clubs, which includes 26 branches in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The holiday decorations will be on display throughout December. Santa Claus will be visiting the Estate for story-time and kids crafts on Saturday, December 13th and Saturday, December 20th from 10 am to 12 pm. For those who want to relax and unwind, don’t miss the Holiday Cruise that will set sail on Sunday, December 21st from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Guests are asked to arrive at the Estate at 1:30 pm.

For more information on the Holiday Season of Events at the Deering Estate please call 305-235-1668 ext. 233 or visit www.deeringestate.org.

The Deering Estate at Cutler, a Miami-Dade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue in Miami. This 444-acre natural and archaeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. During the summer, historic house tours are offered daily with admission to the Estate. Eco-tours are also offered throughout the year for an additional fee. For more information on the Deering Estate's educational and cultural programs please visit www.deeringestate.org.
 

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PARK AND RECREATION
Hickman Building
275 N.-W 2nd Street, 5th Floor Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 755-7800

 

It is the policy of Miami Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call at least five days in advance.