Wander through Vizcaya’s breathtaking gardens along Biscayne Bay under the light of the full moon. Enjoy informal concerts of live music and light refreshments for sale in the Courtyard of the Main House. Vizcaya's Volunteer Guides will be on hand to answer questions and lead area tours in the gardens. Admission is $15 per
person; $10 for Students, Seniors, and Vizcayan members. Reservations are not required. NOTE: Not all garden areas are fully wheelchair-accessible.accessible. Moonlight Garden Tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 9:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
While Vizcaya is known as a magnificent structure full of European inspiration, it also served as a place of leisure, enjoyment and relaxation for its owner, James Deering, who frequently hosted events for his friends and family. Experience firsthand what it might have been like to be a guest of Mr. Deering’s and enjoy movie night in the house’s main Courtyard. This screening series will explore both modern day films that have a fun connection to Vizcaya as well as historical silent films that Mr. Deering and his guests might have viewed in their time. We’ll even supply live music to accompany the silent films! Complete the evening’s festivity with a themed cocktail or traditional movie fare available for purchase.
Tickets $15, available onsite beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the evening of the program.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Dostana (2008)
In Hindi and English with English subtitles
Running Time: 137 minutes, Rated PG
This romantic comedy stars Abhishek Bachchan as Sameer and John Abraham as Kunal, two straight guys who pretend to be a gay couple to secure an apartment. Hilarity ensues as they both fall in love with their land lady’s beautiful niece, Neha, (Priyanka Chopra). Vizcaya makes a compelling guest appearance in Dostana (Hindi for friendship), the first Bollywood movie to be filmed entirely in Miami.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Running Time: 107 minutes, Rated PG-13
Staring Lon Chaney, the man of 1000 faces, this classic silent horror film tells the story of a much feared fiend who haunts the Paris Opera House and falls in love with a young opera singer. Join us in Vizcaya’s Courtyard to experience this Halloween tradition in a hauntingly beautiful setting!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 VIZCAYA (2009) Running Time: 60 minutes
A WPBT2 documentary film* on the remarkable history and survival of Miami's landmark Vizcaya. The film, which will air on nearly 70 PBS stations in the coming year, was nominated for an Emmy by the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. VIZCAYA details the incredible vision of James Deering in constructing the Main House and gardens and the astounding confluence of talent that made it possible.
*Sign language interpreters are available upon request. Please call 305-860-8421 with 5 days notice if sign language interpreter assistance is needed.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 The Money Pit (1986)
Running Time: 91 minutes, Rated PG
A young couple purchases their dream house, and at a great price! It becomes apparent that you get what you pay for as Walter Fielding (Tom Hanks) and Anna Crowley (Shelly Long) begin the renovation process only to be plagued by unscrupulous construction firms, delays, and Anna’s ex-husband. Discover how Vizcaya plays into, not only the theme of this movie, but the film itself.
In silent film director D. W. Griffith’s most ambitious undertaking, humanity’s intolerance and its terrible effects are explored in four parallel stories set respectively in the modern era, early Jerusalem, 1572 Paris and ancient Babylon. This epic piece of cinematic history stars Lillian Gish, a contemporary of Mr. Deering’s and an extended house guest at Vizcaya.
Evening Talks and Special Tours Hear experts in fields such as architectural history, art history, historic preservation, art conservation, Vizcaya’s history, and Miami history.
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____________________________________________________________________ Performances Hear Vizcaya's 1917 Welte-Mignon Pipe Organ played Mondays - Fridays from 12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m.
Contemporary Arts Project Through this program, Vizcaya reaches out to the artist community both locally and nationally – to offer artists the opportunity to explore our resources and think about them in new ways. Two artists per year are invited by an advisory committee to immerse themselves in Vizcaya’s grounds and collections, create a work of art in response to that experience, and participate in public programs such as studio labs, demonstrations, and artist talks. The creative exchange that will result from this program will help to demonstrate Vizcaya’s contemporary relevance to our community and beyond.
Vizcaya gratefully acknowledges ongoing support from The Vizcayans, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
Through this program, Vizcaya reaches out to the artist community both locally and nationally – to offer artists the opportunity to explore our resources and think about them in new ways. Two artists per year are invited by an advisory committee to immerse themselves in Vizcaya’s grounds and collections, create a work of art in response to that experience, and participate in public programs such as studio labs, demonstrations, and artist talks. The creative exchange that will result from this program will help to demonstrate Vizcaya’s contemporary relevance to our community and beyond.
