Located in the lobby of UNITED COMMUNITY Banking Center (formerly First National Bank of South Miami), each month The Wirtz Gallery exhibits local and international artists. Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday, 9a-4p; Friday, 9a-6p. Artist receptions are generally held on the second Friday of the month from 6-8p and are open to the public. The bank is located at 5750 Sunset Drive, South Miami.
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.
With the pending move of United Community, the gallery will close. The last exhibit to be presented is the Miami Watercolor Society.
Miami Watercolor Society is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization whose membership consists of a broad spectrum of water media painters. The culturally diverse society informs and educates members and others by providing workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and publications. Go to MiamiWatercolorSociety.org for additional information.
The Miami Watercolor Show will be from April 2 through April 30 with the Opening Reception & Awards on Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 – 7:30p.
AREA STAGE:
BROADWAY IN THE BOTANICAL – April 11
Based at Sunset Place, Area Stage is presenting Broadway in the Botanical on Saturday, April 11.
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 garden’s stunning tropical backdrop, this live outdoor concert is a spring time 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
SOMI SECOND SATURDAYS
5:30 – 9:30p, March 14, April 11
The Award-Winning 2025 Community
Event of the Year by the Greater Miami Festivals and Events Association.
Join SOMI Magazine and kick-back in town for a fun family-friendly evening featuring artisan market and live entertainment.
And be certain to visit our neighbors at the “U”
MISSION: An integral part of the University of Miami, the Lowe Art Museum offers its diverse audiences opportunities and resources for engaging with contemporary culture through 5,000 years of human creativity.
To learn more about the LOWE, its collections and upcoming exhibits, visit: www.lowe.miami.edu.