Miami Dade College presents Alhambra Orchestra: America 250 With a Miami Twist

 "AMERICA 250 WITH A MIAMI TWIST"
SATURDAY, JUNE I3, 2026,  3:00 pm 
FREEDOM TOWER, 600 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Miami Dade College (MDC) and Alhambra Orchestra have partnered for "America 250 with a Miami Twist," a family-friendly multimedia show about Miami's unique history, with amazing historical images, dramatic orchestral music, and fascinating narration, at MDC's Freedom Tower, the National Historic Landmark located at 600 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami.  From the Everglades to luxury hotels, the Tequesta people to waves of immigrants and refugees, and swampland to international metropolis, attendees of all ages will experience the remarkable evolution of Miami into a thriving multicultural city. The one-hour presentation will combine live orchestral performance, narration and multimedia visuals to bring Miami's rich and diverse history to life inside the iconic Freedom Tower. The event will take place Saturday, June 13, from 3 to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Please show your interest with this FORM.  Free parking will be available in the MDC Garage, located in Building 7. Campus map and parking location: https://www.mdc.edu/wolfson/campus-information/directions.aspx                                                           For more information contact Viviam López at vlopez4@mdc.edu, 305-237-3225   To request special accommodations, contact Laura Rodríguez at lmontoya@mdc.edu, 305-237-3771

DETAILS: WHAT:  MDC and Alhambra Orchestra Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. with Multimedia Show   WHEN:                Saturday, June 13, 3 – 4 p.m., doors open at 2:15 p.m.   WHERE:             MDC's Freedom Tower                                 600 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL   ADMISSION:      Admission is free until capacity, first come first served.  Please help planners by submitting this FORM.

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