An all-day festival featuring workshops, community vendors and fun for the whole family, culminating in a juke joint celebration starring THE CIEL EXPERIENCE

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) is proud to present the seventh annual HERITAGE FEST on Saturday, February 7, 2025. This year’s celebration is bigger than ever, with a free, all-day event taking place across the Arsht campus for all ages featuring dance and movement workshops, theater and dance performances and a community marketplace featuring local Black-owned businesses, followed by an 18+ juke joint party that evening starring The CieL Experience (@thecielexperience).

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Admission to Heritage Fest is free – RSVP here. Heritage Fest will be taking place outdoors with some indoor activities.

Heritage Fest is presented by the Arsht with generous support from Miami Downtown Development Authority. 

This year’s Heritage Fest will feature interactive drumming with Rashaad Green (@ rashaad_greene);  African dance workshop with Nzingah Oniwosan (@yesbabyilikeitraw); poetry, music and dance by Dr. Alana Jackson; hip-hop and tap performances by Armour Dance Theatre (@armourdancetheatre); cultural dance and stepping performance by Las Paisanas (@_laspaisanas_) and Elite Sole Steppers (@elitesolesteppers); jazz performance by Young Musicians Unite (@youngmusiciansunite); dance theatre presentation by Terrence Pride (@tmprideofficial) and DJ Cardi (@djcardi_) returns for a 90-minute set celebrating Black culture.  The festival will also feature two one-woman plays by actor and writer Ann C. Perry (@liverichdiepoorzorasstory) about the life and legacy of Harlem Renaissance writer Zora Neale Hurston. Miami-based band The CieL Experience (@thecielexperience) will cap off the day with a cool blend of hip-hop, R&B, swing and traditional Haitian music. Themed food platters and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Starting at 6 p.m., the celebration will transition to a juke joint-style dance party for ages 18+ starring The CieL Experience. This second headlining set will feature special guest artists Arsimmer McCoy and King Friday.

The CieL Experience combines the styles of R&B, swing, hip-hop, and traditional Haitian music, rooted in the harmonies and improvisation of the American jazz tradition. Saxophonist and band leader Claudens Louis explores the infinite possibilities of these genres by using the different backgrounds, cultures and influences within the group to present fresh compositions and arrangements accessible to a wide range of listeners. Each piece is a personal extension of their soul and tells a story. 

ABOUT ARSHT IMPACT PROGRAMS
Heritage Fest is one of the more than a dozen ongoing Arsht Impact programs that create magical experiences and enrich the lives of more than 120,000 people of all ages in Miami, for free. Programs include: Arsht for Miami, a vibrant series of free community events for all ages; Gospel Fest Miami, a six-month season of celebration of gospel music’s rich history and vibrant culture; AileyCamp Miami, a full-scholarship, six-week summer camp which uses dance as a vehicle for the personal development of young people; CommuniTea Dance, an annual celebration honoring Miami's LGBTQ+ community; Arsht on the Road, a series of pop-up performances that bring the arts into Miami-Dade County's diverse neighborhoods; Arsht Plus, interactive pre- and post-show experiences connecting audiences more deeply with each Broadway, classical and dance performance; Accessing the Arts Residencies, performance workshops for children and adults with disabilities; and Brushes with Cancer, a program that matches artists with patients, survivors and caregivers touched by cancer to create art reflective of their journeys.

*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit ArshtCenter.org for up-to-date information.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, and the state of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations.

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