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We're proud to announce the completion of our documentary, Summer at Shake-a-Leg.

The story chronicles the 35 year history of Shake-a-Leg Miami as seen through key participants in the non-profit's journey, most notably its founder Harry Horgan.

The film was directed by Aaron Glickman, and executive produced by Jon Batchlor and The Batchlor Foundation. Producers also include Meme Ferre and Alec Jerome Kreisberg.

Presented by Zoetic Stage and the Adrienne Arsht Center, Michele Lowe’s Moses is a must-see one-person play that explores the complicated conversation between a man and the divine.

In this centennial year for the City of North Miami Beach, residents, visitors, and stakeholders alike are invited to be a part of this once-in-a-generation celebration.

The premiere of Poetry City at the Koubek Center was a smashing success. Thank you to the Miami Film Festival for including Poetry City, and thank you to both Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, for participating in our premiere.

In this latest Poetry City outtake, celebrity photographer Manny Hernandez shares his take on The Biscayne Poet, Oscar Fuentes.

​Filmed during Oscar’s 50th birthday celebration outside of Sweat Records, this conversation captures the spirit of the community before Manny went on to photograph our epic Poetry City ensemble shoot at the YoungArts campus.

​Don’t miss the World Premiere of Poetry City at the Miami Film Festival on Saturday, April 18 @ 5:30 PM!

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Huge congratulations to Nicole Tallman on being named the new Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County! 🎉🖋️

​In this clip, Nicole pays a moving tribute to Vivian Laramore Rader, the trailblazing former Poet Laureate for the State of Florida. 🕊️✨

​Witness Nicole and our "Band of Poets" on the big screen! Join us for the World Premiere of Poetry City at the .

​🗓️ Saturday, April 18 @ 5:30 PM
📍 Koubek Center
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Miami artist, Pablo Cano, presented his marionette performance, Side Show, at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. The nostalgic inspired performance featured an array of hand-crafted marionettes created by Cano, alongside vintage records and live vocals.

The two act show began on the museum steps with two very large metal sculptures made from found objects. The 10 minute first act attracted attendees attending a fair across Las Olas Blvd. at the newly renovated Huizenga Park, before they headed inside for a more conventional theatrical performance.

"Poetry is the heartbeat of the Magic City." 🗣️🔥
​Witness the incomparable Arsimmer McCoy () as she joins a powerhouse collective of local voices in Poetry City.

Led by Oscar Fuentes () and Miami-Dade Poetry Liaison Nicole Tallman (), we’re digging deep into the roots of Miami’s literary soul.

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​📍 Koubek Center | Sat, April 18 @ 5:30 PM

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🎬 Poetry City was directed by Aaron Glickman ()

Jesus Permuy is a hero whose life serves as a cautionary political tale. Originally part of the resistance against Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista, Permuy found a far more dangerous reality under Fidel Castro’s rise to power. Forced into the Cuban underground, he was eventually smuggled off the island following the Bay of Pigs invasion.

Upon arriving in Miami, Permuy emerged as a prominent human rights activist and a dedicated architect—a craft he mastered at the University of Havana. He led numerous revitalization projects throughout Miami-Dade County, including a major initiative in Little Havana where he served as task force chair, a role he assumed through the guidance of Maurice A. Ferré.

On December 10, 2025, the City of Coral Gables honored his lifetime of service by proclaiming the date "Jesus Permuy Day" in "The City Beautiful."

The journey of POETRY CITY began with Oscar Fuentes at the main branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library System where he manages the library’s permanent art collection.

Now, more than one-year later, we're excited for the world premiere at the Miami Film Festival (). Join us on April 18. Link in Bio.

Meet Miami-Dade’s own Poet Laureate, Caridad Moro-Gronlier! ✍️🇨🇺

​Join Caridad and a powerhouse collective of local voices as they journey to the heart of the Magic City. Led by Oscar Fuentes () and Miami-Dade Poetry Liaison Nicole Tallman (), we’re uncovering the roots of Miami’s literary soul.

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