Stories written by Alana Perez

10 years and still going strong!

10 years and still going strong!

On March 8, 2003, the Pinecrest Village Council dedicated Pinecrest Gardens and officially opened it to the public as the Village’s newest municipal park. Ten years later, we’ve come a long way, and yes, we have found our way home. With roots deeply embedded in family entertainment (recalling the days of historic Parrot Jungle) we [...]

April brings Grammy Award winning artist, Earth Day fest and more

April brings Grammy Award winning artist, Earth Day fest and more

Though our festival and performing arts season is drawing to an end, Apr. is jam-packed with all kinds of wonderful happenings for the entire family. There’s theater, music, workshops, lectures and a whole lot of fun for everyone. Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens presents Marlow Rosado, 2013 Grammy Award winner, Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m. — [...]

Egg hunt, chocolate, food festival, jazz, Beethoven and more

It’s March Madness at the Gardens! And when we say madness, doing two full festivals in one month with performing arts and other entertainment every weekend is absolute crazy fun. If you have a membership to the Gardens, entry to all public festivals is free. So if you have not renewed this year or are [...]

February brings chili, jazz, art, love and Sousa

Indulge in the Tastes of a Chili Cook-Off; Swoon to the sounds of smooth jazz; see sensational art; hear the melodies of symphonic bands, choirs and Grand Opera and feel the love as Feb. becomes a feast for all senses. February at the Gardens is alive with festivals, special events and all kinds of really [...]

Shakespeare, jazz, Fine Arts Fest and so much more

Shakespeare, jazz, Fine Arts Fest and so much more

  If you are so inclined to ring in the New Year with resolutions, then make a promise to yourself to attend more of the exciting events featured at the Gardens this year, a resolution you’ll be sure to keep. This month we have entertainment performances for every taste. We are also introducing new and [...]

Jazz, Stravinsky, crafts and art coming in November

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  Pinecrest Gardens kicks-off the Holiday Season with Miami’s Favorite Band Spam AllStars, and that’s only the beginning. SPAM ALLSTARS: SATURDAY, NOV. 10, 8 P.M. Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens presents Grammynominated Spam Allstars, Miami’s most coveted band and originators of the oh so cool Miami Sound. Join us for a wild intoxicating night when DJ [...]

Celebrate the holiday season in paradise

Nights of lights, festivals, music and dance. If you happen to be in town for Thanksgiving and you’re looking for some new and exciting things to do with friends, family or visiting guests, we have some amazing entertainment at the Gardens that will appeal to just about any taste or any age. No need to [...]

Season Three of ‘Jazz at the Gardens’ begins Oct. 27

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You don’t have to love jazz to enjoy a beautiful evening at Pinecrest Gardens under the stars, but it is hard to find someone that doesn’t love the greatest jazz standards of the 20th Century when Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens presents the South Florida Jazz Orchestra. This world class 16-piece big band features vocalist Lisanne [...]

Fall brings jazz, film, art to the Gardens

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At Pinecrest Gardens, each season has its unique qualities and its own pace; the summertime brings many field trips and families. The park is buzzing with children’s activities. The Splash ’n Play is filled with laughter and the lush foliage provides a shady refuge for visitors to escape the summer heat while enjoying a comfortable, [...]

Jazz, Shakespeare, bonsai and brunch

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The New Year will always bring promises of great things to come. New adventures, new opportunities, a fresh start! At the Gardens, we are hoping for all that and more, and the last two weeks in January offer up everything from great jazz to Shakespeare to a sumptuous brunch. JAZZ AT PINECREST GARDENS   Rose [...]

There’s lots to see and do at the Gardens

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Wow! This past year our garden has really grown. We have added new and exciting festivals. We have launched a performing arts venue with a season line-up that includes theater, music and dance in our newly renovated Banyan Bowl. We have turned the Hibiscus Room into a full-time fabulous art gallery featuring a new exhibit [...]