For decades, South Miami’s only permanent art gallery, housed in the lobby of the United Community Bank (formerly the First National Bank of South Miami) has hosted local and international artists each month. Artists exhibited with no gallery or commission fees.

The Wirtz Gallery is named in honor of the Wirtz family patriarch Arthur M. Wirtz of Chicago. Wirtz made his fortune in real estate and liquor distribution; he created the business in 1922. The Wirtz Corp. also owns the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team and co-owns the United Center arena— where the Blackhawks and the Chicago Bulls play. When the gallery opened, it was reportedly the first bank in the United States to have a registered gallery within the institution. The Wirtz family owned the First National Bank of South Miami. After its merger with United Community, and the relocation of the bank to its new location on Sunset Drive, the gallery has closed. The last exhibit presented was the Miami Watercolor Society.

AREA STAGE PRESENTS

BROADWAY IN THE BOTANICAL – July 3rd

Based at Sunset Place, Area Stage is presenting Broadway in the Botanical on Friday, July 3rd. Area Stage returns to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for an enchanting evening celebrating the iconic voices of women in musical theatre. This new edition of Broadway in the Botanical features a brand-new lineup of showstopping hits and timeless show tunes performed by our talented professional and youth artists. Set against the gar den’s stunning tropical backdrop, this live outdoor concert is a favorite for local families and anyone looking for a unique date night experience in the heart of Miami Beach.

For ticket information: www.areastage.org