Actors' Playhouse
The mission of Actors' Playhouse is to enrich South Florida's cultural vitality with the highest caliber classic and contemporary live theatre productions; to provide comprehensive educational and outreach programs to multi-cultural audiences; to provide a supportive and creative work environment for Florida-based theatre professionals; to encourage the creation and production of new works for adults and children; and to maintain the identity of its home venue, the historic Miracle Theatre.
Why we Contribute:
This theater is an integral part of the local community. It serves the cultural needs of all ages. We support their cultural enrichment.
In the words of Howard Shalwitz, Artistic Director at Wooly Mammoth Theater Company about the importance of theater: "... it influences the way we think and feel about our own lives and encourages us to take a hard look at ourselves, our values, and our behavior."
Chopin Foundation
The mission of the Chopin Foundation is to assist young, talented American pianists in their career development and in so doing, open doors to international careers, and also to make classical music, especially the music of Frederic Chopin, accessible to all.
Why we Contribute:
Chopin competitions are a worldwide event and Miami has been a long time player in this important musical event. The series of concerts puts Miami to the cultural map.
Guitars over Guns
Guitars Over Guns (GOGO) delivers high impact arts-based mentoring programs to empower youth in underserved neighborhoods. Since 2008, GOGO has increased the academic achievement and engagement for over 2,000 students.
All young people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential through the transformative nature of music and the arts and the power of mentorship.
GOGO provides mentoring to at-risk youth through music and arts education as an alternative to the negative and harmful influences that typically dominate their environments.
The GOGO program is designed to engage youth through culturally relevant artistic mediums, using a hands-on approach to learn music, dance, and visual arts. Professional artists are paired with small groups of students for the school-year, using this unique arts-learning process to build strong mentoring relationships. Through this connection, our mentors are able to help their students navigate the obstacles standing between them success.
Why we Contribute:
Steven and Sarah are friends of Chad, the founder, and want to support his amazing efforts.
Orchestra Miami
Founded in 2006 by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, Orchestra Miami exists to fill the unique cultural needs of our community. The Orchestra’s main goal is to provide low-cost, high-quality artistic experiences that build community and provide programming which would otherwise be unavailable in South Florida. Equally important goals are to provide quality symphonic concerts to those whose economic circumstances prevent them from purchasing a ticket, and to provide children and their families with opportunities to experience classical music, make it a part of their lives, and use it as a tool for learning and enjoyment.
Why we Contribute:
Orchestra Miami is relevant because they connect and serve Miami community. Their programing reaches all ages and audiences, their ticket prices are affordable to all. They provide an opportunity not only of entertainment but also to help us to appreciate and to become more sensitive and educated about classical music.
Orchestra Miami’s musicians are all South Florida residents and top-quality highly sought professionals. We invite you to join us in supporting this jewel in our community.
Miami Music Project
Miami Music Project uses music as a tool for social transformation, empowering children to acquire values and achieve their full potential, positively affecting society, through the study and performance of music.
Helping children unlock the intellectual potential for academic achievement and gain the self-confidence needed to succeed, ultimately overcoming the disadvantages of poverty and inequality.
Music education accelerates brain development, increases academic success, and fosters significant lifelong benefits for those who have access.
Why we Contribute:
We are in support of helping children to reach their full potential and music is a fun and powerful tool to reach this goal.