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Agenda
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Public Comment
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Staff Reports:
• Update on 2015/16 Season
• 5th Year Anniversary Event
5. Other Business
6. Adjournment
This meeting is open to the public. Notice pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if applicable, is
hereby incorporated by reference.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special
accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk,
(305) 466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. Please be advised that one or more members of the
Aventura City Commission may attend this meeting.
The City of ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER Aventura Government Center
19200 W.Country Club Drive
ADVISORY BOARD Aventura, Florida 33180
Aventura REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 2015 — 10:30 A.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m. by Ms.
Muroff. The roll was called and the following members were present:
Gloria Muroff, Chairperson
Amit Bloom
Susan Gottlieb
Gladys Mezrahi
Members Absent: Dr. Jules Oaklander
Renee Rotta
Lenore Toby Simmons
Others Present: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Steven Clark,Arts & Cultural Center General Manager
2. Public Comment: None.
3. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2014 and
October 23, 2014 meetings was offered by Ms. Gottlieb, seconded by Ms. Bloom, and
unanimously passed.
4. Staff Reports: Reports were provided to the Board as follows:
• Activity Report 2014/15: Mr. Clark provided a brief overview on the
2014/2015 season. The sizzle reel was displayed.
• Ticketmaster Update: Shelly Bradshaw, Broward Center for
Performing Arts, reported on the Center going live with Ticketmaster
on October 1, 2014, including a vanity line to protect calls.
• Marketing Update: Representatives from the Pierson Grant Public
Relations team provided the Season 5 marketing and public relations
overview.
• Update on 2015/2016 Season: Mr. Clark reviewed the Season 6
programming. Ms. Bradshaw reviewed the arts access program and
discussed the need to engage the community. There was consensus
for the Board to review the group list, at the next meeting, to make
recommendations for the program.
5. 5th Year Anniversary Event: Mr. Clark reported on the 5th Anniversary Event,
tentatively scheduled for October 17, 2015. He suggested Bernadette Peters for the
talent and presented ideas for a cocktail reception/dinner, show, and dessert
reception/meet and greet. The anniversary logo was displayed.
The Board discussed the budget, ticket pricing, and need for sponsorships. Mr. Soroka
will present some price points, at the next meeting.
A motion to approve hiring Bernadette Peters for the 5th Anniversary Event, pending
negotiations, was offered by Ms. Gottlieb, seconded by Ms. Mezrahi, and unanimously
passed.
There was consensus to charge $225 per ticket and to get sponsors for the event.
The following items will be discussed at the next meeting: review the list of groups for
potential inclusion in the arts access program and discuss the price points for the
Anniversary Event.
6. Other Business: The next meeting was scheduled for April 8, 2015, at 10:30
a.m.
7. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a
motion to adjourn was offered by Ms. Bloom, seconded by Ms. Gottlieb, and
unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 11:57 a.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on April 8, 2015.
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BEN VEREEN
Februrary 14, 2016
Ben Vereen
Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen
Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary
performances on stage and screen transcend time and have been woven into the fabric of this
country's artistic legacy.
On Broadway. Ben Vereen has appeared in Wicked, Fosse, I'm Not Rappaport, Hair, Jesus
Christ Superstar, Pippin, Grind, Jelly's Last Jam and A Christmas Carol. His role in Pippin
garnered him both the prestigious Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for"Best Actor in a
Musical."
For over 40 years. Ben has showcased his versatility and creativity, performing countless one-
man shows not only in the United States, but also Europe. Asia and the Caribbean. He was the
first simultaneous winner of the "Entertainer of the Year,""Rising Star."and "Song and Dance
Star"awards from the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA). He also earned a coveted spot
in the Casino Legends Hall of Fame.
Ben and his band are currently touring his one man show,"Steppin'Out with Ben Vereen", a
unique blend of artistry, combining an homage to Broadway, Frank Sinatra, and a very special
tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. Featuring hit songs such as "Defying Gravity,""Mr. Bojangles," "For
Good"from Wicked and "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries,"each performance is filled with song and
dance, stories of his life, a great deal of humor and always, multiple standing ovations.
"Mr. Vereen is an old-school song and dance man who never lets up. He wins you over with his
sheer energy, good will and showbiz know-how."
The New York Times
"Vereen blows onto the stage with a gale force ready to sweep the audience up,up and away."
The New York Daily News
"The 65-years-young star is expending enough energy up there to power all of the Big Apple."
Theatremania
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Aventura Arts and Cultural Center 2015-2016 4/7/2015
Category/ Presen #of
start date end date Event name Genre ter/Typ perfs
OCTOBER,2015
10/10/2015 10/11/2015 Arts Ballet Theatre Program I Dance Rent 2
10/18/2015 10/18/2015 Dog Loves Books- Family Fun Family/Edu PP 2
10/19/2015 10/19/2015 Dog Loves Books-Smart Stage Matinee Family/Edu AP 2
10/23/2015 10/23/2015 Bernadette Peters/AACC 5th Anniversary Event Concert AP 1
NOVEMBER,2015
11/4/2015 11/4/2015 New World School of the Arts Repertory Dance Ensemble Dance AP I
11/4/2015 _11/4/2015 New World School of the Arts-Smart Stage Matinee Family/Edu AP I
11/6/2015 11/6/2015 Avalon,suite for Flamenco Guitar and Orchestra Dance Rent
11/10/2015 11/10/2015 Foreign Film Series Title TBD Film AP 1
11/12/2015 11/12/2015 ACES/Science Fair and Awards Ceremony ACES AP
11/13/2015 I1/13/2015 Saga II Productions Concert Rent•
11/14/2015 11/14/2015 The Choreographers Ball Dance Rent
I 1/15/2015 1I/15/2015 AMC Young Stars Showcase Variety Rent
11/16/2015 11/24/2015 ACES/Spelling Bee ACES AP 2
11/18/2015 11/18/2015 George Winston Concert Rent
11/19/2015 11/20/2015 Florida Grand Ballet title TBD Dance Rent I
11/21/2015 11/21/2015 The Little Red Hen-Family Fun Family/Edu PP 2
I 1/21/2015 11/21/2015 Comedian TBD Comedy Rent
11/22/2015 11/22/2015 Miami International Piano Festival/Artist TBD Classical Rent
DECEMBER, 2015
12/3/2015 12/6/2015 Dogfight-Slow Burn Theatre Co. Theater AP 4
12/11/2015 12/13/2015 The Nutcracker Dance Rent 3
12/8/2015 12/8/2015 Foreign Film Series Title TBD Film AP
12/11/2015 12/11/2015 The Nutcracker-Smart Stage Matinee Family/Edu AP I
12/16/2015 12/17/2015 ACES/Winter Showcase ACES AP 3
12/18/2015 12/18/2015 3 Men and a Baby...Grand!Salute the Rat Pack Concert AP I
12/19/2015 12/20/2015 Comedian TBD Comedy Rent 2
12/29/2015 12/29/2015 Brad Ross Variety AP 1
Category/ Presen #of
start date end date Event name Genre ter/Typ perfs
JANUARY,2016
1/2/2016 1/2/2016 On the Radio Concert AP I
1/3/2016 1/6/2016 Jake Ehrenreich's A Jew Grows in Brooklyn Theater AP 4
1/7/2016 1/7/2016 I've Got a Little Twist Theater AP I
1/9/2016 1/9/2016 ELVIS:A Concert Experience Concert Rent
1/10/2016 1/13/2016 Norbert Leo Butz-Broadway Concert Series Concert AP
1/12/2016 I/12/2016 Foreign Film Series Title TBD Film AP
1/14/2016 I/14/2016 Miami Jewish Film Festival Opening Night Film and After Party Film Rent
1/16/2016 1/16/2016 Jim Witter Concert AP
1/17/2016 1/17/2016 Miami International Piano Festival/Artist TBD Classical Rent
1/17/2016 1/17/2016 Chicken Dance- Family Fun Family/Edu PP 2
1/20/2016 1/20/2016 Jarrod Spector Concert AP
1/21/20 I 6 1/21/2016 ACES/Class Production ACES AP
1/22/2016 1/22/2016 Forever Tango Dance AP I
1/23/2016 1/23/2016 Comedian TBD Comedy Rent 1
1/24/2016 1/26/2016 Jake Ehrenreich's A Jew Grows in Brooklyn Theater AP 3
1/27/2016 1/28/2016 Second City Comedy AP 2
1/29/2016 1/29/2016 Simon and Garfunkel Central Park Tribute Concert Concert AP
1/30/2016 1/30/2016 Brazilian Voices Concert AP I
1/31/2016 1/31/2016 An Intimate Evening with Dudu Fisher Concert Rent
FEBRUARY,2016
2/1/2016 2/1/2016 From Brazil to the World-Smart Stage Matinee Family/Edu AP 2
2/2/2016 2/9/2016 Foreign Film Series Title TBD Film AP
2/4/2016 2/4/2016 Always, Patsy Cline Theater AP
2/5/2016 2/5/2016 A Band Called Honalee Concert AP 1
2/6/2016 2/6/2016 Ballroom:South Beach Style Dance AP 1
2/7/2016 2/7/2016 Three Little Birds-Family Fun Family/Edu PP 2
2/7/2016 2/10/2016 Broadway Concert Series Artist TBD Concert AP 1
2/8/2016 2/8/2016 Three Little Birds-Smart Stage Matinee Family/Edu AP 2
2/12/2016 2/12/2016 ABBA Mania Concert AP
2/13/2016 2/13/2016 Terry Barber Concert AP I
2/14/2016 2/14/2016 Ben Vereen Concert AP
2/18/2016 2/19/2016 Florida Grand Ballet title TBD Dance Rent 1
2/20/2016 2/20/2016 Beginnings—A Tribute to the Music of Chicago Concert AP I
2/21/2016 2/21/2016 Miami International Piano Festival/Artist TBD Classical Rent 1
2/22/2016 2/23/2016 An Intimate Evening with Dudu Fisher Concert Rent 2
2/24/2016 2/24/2016 Broadway Concert Series Artist TBD Concert AP
2/25/2016 2/25/2016 Apollo Link Concert AP
2/27/2016 2/27/2016 Comedian TBD Comedy Rent I
2/28/2016 2/28/2016 New Shanghai Circus Variety AP
2/29/2016 2/29/2016 New Shanghai Circus-Smart Stage Matinee Family/Edu AP 2
Category! Presen #of
start date end date Event name Genre ter/Typ perfs
MARCH,2016
3/1/2016 3/1/2016 Foreign Film Series Title TBD Film AP
3/2/2016 _3/312016 An Intimate Evening with Dudu Fisher Concert Rent 2
3/4/2016 3/4/2016 The Magic of MoTown Concert AP
3/5/2016 3/6/2016 Arts Ballet Theatre Program 3 Dance Rent 2
3/10/2016 ,3/14/2016 Romance/Romance-Slow Burn Theatre Co. Theater AP 4
3/16/2016 3/17/2016 An Intimate Evening with Dudu Fisher Concert Rent 2
3/19/2016 3/19/2016 Miami International Piano Festival/Artist TBD Classical Rent
3/20/2016 3/20/2016 Broadway's Two on Tap! Variety AP I
3/21/2016 3/22/2016 An Intimate Evening with Dudu Fisher Concert Rent 2
3/24/2016 3/24/2016 Savannah Jack Concert AP I
3/26/2016 3/26/2016 Comedian TBD Comedy Rent I
3/27/2016 3/30/2016 Broadway Concert Series Artist TBD Concert AP I
3/29/2016 4/5/2016 Foreign Film Series Title TBD Film AP 1
3/31/2016 .3/31/2016 Brenda Braxton-Broadway Concert Series Concert AP I
APRIL, 2016
4/1/2016 4/2/2016 Florida Grand Ballet title TBD Dance Rent
4/3/2016 4/7/2016 Patina Miller- Broadway Concert Series Concert AP
4/8/2016 4/10/2016 Still Jewish After All These Years Theater AP 3
4/14/2016 4/14/2016 Chicago City Limits Concert AP
4/15/2016 4/15/2016 Barrage Concert AP 1
4/17/2016 4/17/2016 Miami International Piano Festival/Artist TBD Classical Rent
4/21/2016 4/29/2016 Arbor Day Event ACES AP
Category/ Presen #of
start date end date Event name Genre ter/Typ perfs
MAY,2016
5/4/2016 5/6/2016 ACES/Cinco de Mayo Celebration ACES AP
5/8/2016 5/8/2016 Miami International Piano Festival/Artist TBD Classical Rent I
5/14/20 16 5/14/2016 Arts Ballet Theatre Spring Gala Dance Rent
5/16/2016 5/19/2016 ACES/Talent Showcase ACES AP 2
5/20/2016 5/20/2016 ACES/D.A.R.E.Graduation ACES AP