The Hour of the Tiger
a World Premiere play by Sandra Riley

An American woman immersed in Japan's post Vietnam terrain is tangled between rescuing a geisha from her money hungry master and conquering her own fears. Starring Kim Ehly, Gwendolyn Lai, Eric Miji, and Christopher Vicchiollo. Directed by Ricky J. Martinez. Performances Thursday - Saturday 8:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM with post-show talk back 5:30 PM Through February 14, 2010 To make a reservation, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 305 443-5909. New Theatre 4120 Laguna Street Coral Gables, Florida  33146

FULL CIRCLE: A Taino Story
a dramatic documentary film by Travis Neff
(U.S. - English, Some Spanish Subtitles)

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Full Circle: A Taino Story is an authentic portrayal of their lifeways interwoven with the Lucayan paintings of renowned Bahamian artist
ALTON LOWE as well as interviews from these leading scholars:

BOB CARR – Florida and Caribbean Archaeologist, President of Archaeological & Historical Conservancy, Davie FL
SANDRA RILEY – Researcher of the Bahamas and its History, 
Author of “The Lucayans”
DR. DON GERACE – Founder, Field Study Program (Finger Lakes College, NY) on San Salvador, Bahamas
LUIS RODRIGUEZ – Head Archaeologist, Tibes and Caguana sites,
Puerto Rico Institute of Culture; Sub-Chief, General Council of Tainos
JOCK MORGAN – President, Historical Society of North Eleuthera,
and Field Coordinator of Preacher’s Cave

Mariah Brown House Restoration

© Janus Research

Crystal Parrot Players has moved the Mariah Brown House Restoration Project one step closer to becoming an interactive Museum.  With a matching grant from The Grovenor Foundation, Crystal Parrot Players now holds over $6,600 in bank certificates for this important project.

It is with this spirit of community that our organization has become a part of the Historical and Community Assets Oversight Committee to frame a vision and provide a direction for the completion and stewardship of this project which was begun by the Coconut Grove Cemetery Association.

The combined support of the Coconut Grove Collaborative, Village West Homeowners & Tenants Assoc, University of Miami School of Architecture, Land Trust, Ecumenical Network, Villagers, and other organizations have advanced the ongoing preservation efforts of Charles Avenue and the Island District that grew from the seeds planted by Mariah Brown.

Once completed, the Mariah Brown House Museum will be an educational resource for Miami-Dade County Schools and a tourist attraction for visitors.  Small museums like this one (and the Bethel House in Perrine) remind residents of their heritage and cultural roots. They are wonderful teaching tools for our children and community visitors.

This important project has the support of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez and City of Miami Commissioner Mark Sarnoff.

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