SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL JAN . 19-29 , PARK CITY , UT At this ultimate gathering of storytellers and new voices in person and online , located on Main Street in Park City , which is the hub for the film festival ’ s activities , festivalgoers can expect dramatic and documentary features and short films , series and episodic content , daily filmmaker conversations , panel discussions , live music events and New Frontier , an exhibition showcasing emerging media . ( sundance . org )
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL , CORTEO JAN . 26-29 , NORFOLK , VA AND VARIOUS CITIES Corteo , which means cortege in Italian , is a festive parade imagined by a clown , Mauro , who has passed , but his spirit is still with us . Instead of mourning , the funeral cortege celebrates the here and hereafter with extravagant memories , laughter and exuberance . The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun , comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth . A festive parade that entertains ; the perfect accolade for an artist whose life was dedicated to revelry and making merry . ( cirquedusoleil . com / corteo )
NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL FEB . 3-4 , NAPLES , FL Culinary lovers around the world plan their social calendars around attending this extraordinary annual Naples wine event that benefits the Naples Children & Education Foundation . This year ’ s theme , “ In Perfect Harmony ,” will showcase the curated ensemble of 18 all-star celebrity chefs and more than 20 vintners from preeminent wineries who come together to exclusive vintner dinners in private homes in the Naples community . The three-day festival , one of the world ’ s most prestigious charity wine auctions , includes an auction of travel and wine experiences that since 2001 , has raised nearly $ 244 million which , through annual grants and collaborative strategic initiatives , have impacted over 50 non-profit agencies and the lives of over 300,000 children . ( napleswinefestival . com )
MODERNISM WEEK FEB . 16-26 , PALM SPRINGS , CA ( SEE STORY ON PAGE 54 ) Modernism Week ’ s annual 11-day festival will feature more than 350 events including the Palm Springs
COURTESY OF NAPLES WINE FESTIVAL COURTESY OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CORTEO
Modernism Show & Sale , tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods , and the popular Signature Home Tour on both weekends . Also offered are architectural walking , biking and double-decker bus tours , tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands , a classic car show , garden tours , nightly parties , and a special series of compelling and informative talks . All events are open to the public , and many events are free or low cost . ( modernismweek . com )
NAPLES NATIONAL ART SHOW FEB . 25-26 , MAR . 25-26 , NAPLES , FL Naples Art presents annual National Art Fairs held along prestigious Fifth Avenue ( March ) as well as in scenic Cambier Park ( February ), one block from the premier shopping and dining district . These juried art fairs have been ranked among the top 10 best fine art shows in the U . S ., and also named to the Art Fair Source Book ’ s “ BLUE CHIP 100 Fine Art Events .” The fairs feature works from approximately 220 professional artists from 32 states in mediums including ceramics , digital art , fiber / leather , glass , graphics / printmaking , jewelry , metal , mixed media 2D , mixed media 3D , painting , photography , sculpture , and wood . ( naplesart . org )
MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL MAR . 3-12 , MIAMI , FL With a focus on international , American and Ibero-American films , the festival , now in its 40th year , returns at various locations throughout the city with screenings , workshops , masterclasses and legendary parties taking place all across the city . Awards totaling more than $ 100,000 are presented across various categories for films from 300 filmmakers , producers , talent and industry professionals from around the world which showcase more than 100 feature narratives , documentaries and short films of all genres , from 40 different countries . Highlights of recent festivals have included award presentations and exclusive in-depth conversations with film legends Pedro Almodovar , Penelope Cruz , Rita Moreno , Riz Ahmed , Ramin Bahrani , Ryusuke Hamaguchi , Aldis Hodge , Javier Camara , Andra Day , Ari Wegner , Cristobal Tapia de Veer , and Joshua James Richards ; and numerous World and International Premieres . ( miamifilmfestival . com )
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