Valentine's Day Jazz Concert featuring Nicole Henry at the Deering Estate

Don't miss the 10th annual "Moonlight & Music" Valentine's Day Concert at the Deering Estate featuring Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry. Nicole will be performing a variety of jazz and romantic classics. There will also be an opening performance by Erin Pettit.

The concert will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to enjoy the outdoor concert. The gate opens at 7 pm and the concert begins at 8 pm. Parking is free. General admission is $20.



The “Moonlight and Music” Concert is a Valentine’s Day South Florida tradition. It offers couples the opportunity to celebrate their love at a romantic outdoor concert under the stars, on the edge of Biscayne Bay, at the historic Deering Estate.

This is a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day in Miami - especially compared to the long wait that you will experience at many restaurants!

Holiday Events in Miami

Enjoy a variety of holiday events and activities at the Deering Estate in Miami. The historic Estate kicks off their Holiday Season of Events on Friday, December 5th with a “Tree Lighting Ceremony." Students from Miami-Dade College will be performing some of your favorite Holiday music in the Stone House Ballroom.

The 10th Annual “Holiday under the Stars” outdoor concert will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 7 – 10 pm. The concert will feature musical performances by Doug Cameron, Dana Paul, Wendy Pedersen, Lisanne Lyons, Nicole Yarling and the Miami String Project. During the concert and intermission, guests can tour the historic houses and see them filled with holiday accents and decorations created by the District XII Garden Clubs. The holiday decorating effort is an annual tradition and is a special project of the District XII Garden Clubs, which includes 26 branches in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The holiday decorations will be on display throughout December and is free with regular admission to the Deering Estate.

Santa Claus will be visiting the Estate for story-time and kids crafts on Saturday, December 13th and Saturday, December 20th from 10 am to 12 pm. And for those who want a break from holiday shopping, take a relaxing Bay Cruise on Sunday, December 21st from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

For more information on the Holiday Season of Events at the Deering Estate please call 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

Biscayne National Park Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary

It has been 40 years since the creation of Biscayne National Park, originally known as Biscayne National Monument. Biscayne National Park stretches from the south point of Key Biscayne to the north end of Key Largo, and most of its 300 square miles are underwater. The tropical sanctuary was created after decades of struggles by local conservationists to prevent residential and industrial development on the bay’s chain of barrier islands.

The Deering Estate at Cutler is pleased to partner with Biscayne National Park to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a series of events in October. A month long exhibit entitled "Biscayne Bay - Then and Now" will open on October 1st at the Deering Estate at Cutler. The exhibit chronicles the 40 year history of Biscayne National Park and new plans for the Biscayne - Everglades Greenway. The exhibit will be on display in the Richmond Cottage from October 1st - November 14th. The exhibit is free with admission to the Estate.

The South Florida National Parks Trust will host a fundraising and awareness dinner on Friday, October 17th at the Deering Estate at Cutler to honor those who led the effort 40 years ago to save Biscayne Bay and establish the park.

On Saturday, October 18th the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) will host a symposium on the state of Biscayne National Park and the marine resources it protects. The symposium will be held at the Deering Estate at Cutler from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. The cost is $15 and includes breakfast, lunch and entrance to the Estate. Keynote speakers include: Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson. For more information, please call 954-961-1280 ext. 201 or email suncoast@npca.org. Please RSVP by October 9th to 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

The celebration will conclude on Sunday, October 19th, from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm, with a birthday party at the Biscayne National Park in Homestead. Enjoy a free, fun-filled day with a concert featuring Grant Livingston, a book signing with Lloyd Miller and hands-on activities for the whole family.

Canoeing and Kayaking in Miami

Miami-Dade Parks offers a variety of EcoAdventure Tours, including canoeing and kayaking on Biscayne Bay. The Deering Estate offers naturalist-guided canoe trips on Sunday mornings. On the trip, you will canoe to Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and restored bird rookery, which is located one mile offshore from the Deering Estate. Keep a look out for the manatees and sea turtles, as well as other marine wildlife along the way. The canoe trip is from 8:00 am to 11:00 am and is $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 9-14.

Interested is trying something different? Then checkout the Moonlight Canoe Tour also at the Deering Estate. You will canoe to Chicken Key under the light of the full moon. This night-time adventure includes a camp-fire and light snacks on the island. The moonlight canoe trip is from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm and is $35. You must be 18 years and older for this trip. Helpful hint: reserve your space early because this trip is sold out months in advance.

Kayak rentals are available on weekends from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Deering Estate. The cost for adults is $10 per hour plus regular park admission. The cost for children, ages 9-15, is $8 per hour plus regular park admission.

Patti Austin and Gerald Albright to perform at the Deering Estate's "Fall in Love" Jazz Concert

Enjoy an evening of jazz at the Deering Estate’s “Fall in Love” Concert featuring Patti Austin and Gerald Albright on Saturday, November 8, 2008. The concert is presented by Clear Channel Communications and Love 94FM and the Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation Department.

The outdoor concert will be held on the beautiful manicured lawn that overlooks the tranquil waters of Biscayne Bay. The gate opens at 5 pm and the concert begins at 7 pm. Guests can bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets. No coolers will be permitted on the premises. Beverages will be available for purchase as well as a variety of food.

Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the gate. Tickets go on sale October 1st and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and the Deering Estate located at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue. For more information call 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

Wine Tasting Event in Miami

"Wine on Harvest Moon" isn't your ordinary wine tasting event. The event, now in it's seventh year, includes fine wine, fine food and fine art under the golden light of the Harvest Moon at the Deering Estate. Every year the wine tasting event features a different region - and this year it is the Wines of Spain presented by Crown Wine and Spirits.

With a tasting map and wine glass in hand, guests can explore the historic Stone House and Richmond Cottage which are filled with a variety of Tapas prepared by a select group of Miami's Top Chefs.


Be sure to enjoy a glass of wine in the Prohibition Era Wine Cellar where Charles Deering once hid his collection of fine wine and spirits.


Guests can also enjoy the best of Flamenco presented by Clarita Filgueiras - Flamenco Puro. And be one of the first to see the new permanent exhibit "Marycel and Tamarit" in the Stone House. Tickets for Members are $60 and for Non-members are $75.

Treat yourself to the VIP experience! As a VIP Ticket holder, you are invited to arrive one hour early to enjoy a special VIP Tasting with Professor Chip Cassidy, Wine Director of Crown Wine & Spirits, a culinary tour with event sommelier Marita Leonard, Ortanique on the Mile, preview the art and enjoy a special tour of Spain as seen through the eyes of Charles Deering. You will also receive preferred VIP parking and reserved VIP seating on the Stone House Court Yard for scheduled performances throughout the evening. VIP Tickets for Members are $120 and Non-members $150.

Drink and be merry because this event is for a good cause. Proceeds benefit the Deering Estate Foundation, which serves as the advocacy support group and philanthropic arm of the Deering Estate at Cutler. The Foundation raises funds to support education, research, exhibits and collections, natural conservation and historical restoration and preservation at the Deering Estate at Cutler.

Purchase tickets early because this event has sold out in the past. To purchase tickets or for more information call 305-235-1668 ext. 263.

Weddings at the Morikami Museum & Gardens

There are a number of attractions in Florida that also serve as a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, and its tranquil natural setting, has become a premier rental facility in Palm Beach County. Their are 200 acres which include expansive Japanese gardens with strolling paths, a tropical bonsai collection, small lakes, nature trails, pine forests and a variety of wildlife.

A sunset wedding ceremony overlooking the lake provides a one of a kind backdrop for guests and for wedding photos. Those who do get married at Morikami receive a one-year membership, which includes unlimited free admission to the museum and gardens.