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Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center kicks off 2026-2027 arts season with two nights of free music for the community

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http://www.miamidadearts.org/ 2026-10-09 2026-10-09T19:00:00.000Z 03 00 pm Nicolle Ugarriza [email protected] 786-573-5318 Liliana Hernandez [email protected] 786-685-9980 Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center kicks off 2026-2027 arts season with two nights of free music for the community "The President's Own" United States Marine Band performs October 16; the annual Backyard Bash on October 17 featuring The Legendary Wailers and Third World. Part of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Center's free community concerts feature "The President's Own" United States Marine Band on October 16 and the annual Backyard Bash with The Legendary Wailers and Third World on October 17. The <a href="https://www.mosscenter.org/mc/home.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center</a> kicks off 2026-2027 arts season with two nights of free live music for the community this October. The Center will present <a href="https://www.mosscenter.org/mc/eventDetail.page?id=498" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"The President’s Own" United States Marine Band</a> on Friday, October 16, at 8:00 p.m., followed by the annual <a href="https://www.mosscenter.org/mc/eventDetail.page?id=499" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Backyard Bash Season Kickoff Concert</a> on Saturday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m., featuring The Legendary Wailers with special guest Third World. These back-to-back events celebrate both a historic national milestone and a new season of cultural programs at the Moss Center. The United States Marine Band performance is presented as part of the <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/sites/initiative/miami-dade250/home.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">America 250</a> celebrations, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band – Friday, October 16 America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization will take the Moss Center stage for a special free concert celebrating song, tradition and the Armed Forces as part of America 250. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, “The President’s Own” has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams. For the upcoming performance, Marine Band Director Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin has programmed an engaging mix of traditional band repertoire, Sousa marches, contemporary compositions, vocal and instrumental solos, and a patriotic salute to the Armed Forces. Advance tickets for the free performance have been fully claimed. An additional 100 complimentary tickets will be held for distribution on the day of the performance and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Backyard Bash – Saturday, October 17 The following evening, the Moss Center kicks off its 2026-2027 season with its celebrated annual Backyard Bash, headlined by The Legendary Wailers with special guest Third World. Led by Junior Marvin, who joined Bob Marley & The Wailers in 1977, The Legendary Wailers will bring reggae favorites including “Stir It Up,” “Could You Be Loved” and “Three Little Birds” to the Moss Center. Nine-time GRAMMY®-nominated Reggae Ambassadors Third World will also perform, bringing the group’s signature blend of reggae, R&B, funk, pop and rock. Free tickets for Backyard Bash are available beginning Thursday, October 8, 2026, with a limit of four tickets per person. A limited number of additional tickets will also be held for day-of distribution, subject to availability. Guests are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, as seating is not provided.  For details and questions regarding ticket availability about these events, please contact the Moss Center Box Office at (786) 573-5300 or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. About The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center The <a href="https://www.mosscenter.org/mc/home.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center</a>, informally known as “The Moss Center,” is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to the entire Miami-Dade County community. More information about the Center and its programs can be found at <a href="https://www.MossCenter.org">www.MossCenter.org</a>. About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department is funded through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and the Taft Foundation. 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"The President's Own" United States Marine Band performs October 16; the annual Backyard Bash on October 17 featuring The Legendary Wailers and Third World.

MIAMI-DADE ( October 09, 2026 )–

The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center kicks off 2026-2027 arts season with two nights of free live music for the community this October. The Center will present "The President’s Own" United States Marine Band on Friday, October 16, at 8:00 p.m., followed by the annual Backyard Bash Season Kickoff Concert on Saturday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m., featuring The Legendary Wailers with special guest Third World.

These back-to-back events celebrate both a historic national milestone and a new season of cultural programs at the Moss Center. The United States Marine Band performance is presented as part of the America 250 celebrations, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band – Friday, October 16

America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization will take the Moss Center stage for a special free concert celebrating song, tradition and the Armed Forces as part of America 250. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, “The President’s Own” has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams. For the upcoming performance, Marine Band Director Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin has programmed an engaging mix of traditional band repertoire, Sousa marches, contemporary compositions, vocal and instrumental solos, and a patriotic salute to the Armed Forces.

Advance tickets for the free performance have been fully claimed. An additional 100 complimentary tickets will be held for distribution on the day of the performance and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Backyard Bash – Saturday, October 17

The following evening, the Moss Center kicks off its 2026-2027 season with its celebrated annual Backyard Bash, headlined by The Legendary Wailers with special guest Third World. Led by Junior Marvin, who joined Bob Marley & The Wailers in 1977, The Legendary Wailers will bring reggae favorites including “Stir It Up,” “Could You Be Loved” and “Three Little Birds” to the Moss Center. Nine-time GRAMMY®-nominated Reggae Ambassadors Third World will also perform, bringing the group’s signature blend of reggae, R&B, funk, pop and rock.

Free tickets for Backyard Bash are available beginning Thursday, October 8, 2026, with a limit of four tickets per person. A limited number of additional tickets will also be held for day-of distribution, subject to availability. Guests are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, as seating is not provided.

For details and questions regarding ticket availability about these events, please contact the Moss Center Box Office at (786) 573-5300 or email [email protected].

About The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center

The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, informally known as “The Moss Center,” is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to the entire Miami-Dade County community. More information about the Center and its programs can be found at www.MossCenter.org.

About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department is funded through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and the Taft Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council. For more information, visit www.miamidadearts.org.