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From probing interviews with artists to lively discussions with curators and impresarios, to unique live music performances, you'll be up to speed on the arts with Ed Bell and South Florida Arts Beat.

At the helm of 91.3 WLRN's South Florida Arts Beat program is host, Ed Bell. Along with a team of equally knowledgeable and creative contributors, he brings his world of experience in the arts to the fore, and lets us know what's out there for us to see, hear and enjoy.  From probing interviews with artists to lively discussions with curators and impresarios, to unique live music performances, you'll be up to speed on the arts with Ed Bell and South Florida Arts Beat on 91.3 WLRN.

Host: Ed Bell

When: Every Friday, at 1:00 PM on 91.3 WLRN


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History Miami, Wynwood Arts District developer and musician Tony Goldman, a studio performance by Chloe Dolandis and her band, the Key Largo Summer Jazz Series, the Metropolitan Opera Film Series, O Cinema, Arsht Center President John Richard, the Morikami Japanese Gardens and much, much more.


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Mike Levine Performs Live

05/11/12 - Next time on South Florida Arts Beat, renowned music educator, composer and pianist, Mike Levine, performs contemporary Jazz compositions from his latest recording, “Thinking Of You.” A stalwart of South Florida’s Jazz scene for decades with numerous recordings under his belt, Mike’s latest CD features his signature brand of contemporary, melodic Jazz, Rhythm and Blues and Latin influences so synonymous with “the Miami sound.”  The band will feature the veteran saxophonist, Billy Ross, Lindsay Blair on guitar, Mike’s son, Sam Levine, on drums, Rafael Valencia – bass and Richard Bravo on percussion. Join us to enjoy Mike Levine’s unique, contemporary Jazz compositions from his latest recording Friday on South Florida Arts Beat at 1:00pm. 

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Cuba Nostalgia Festival, Miami Dance Festival and Palm Beach arts calendar

05/04/12 - Next time on South Florida Arts Beat, contributor Judith Bishop interviews founder and producer Leslie Pantin about Cuba Nostalgia, a journey to the Cuba of yesterday. Brandon Berry, Executive Director of the Fillmore/Miami Beach has the details about upcoming shows. South Florida dance veteran, Delma Isles, talks about the Miami Dance Festival. Our arts calendar features Bill Nix, Vice President of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, with enticing events for your consideration. Catch the conversation and information Friday on South Florida Arts Beat at 1:00pm. 

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Jazz bassist Jamie Ousley live in the WLRN performance studio

04/27/12 - Next time on South Florida Arts Beat, we’ll present a studio performance featuring Jamie Ousley. This grand musician is a professor of Jazz bass at Florida International University. Recently named “Best South Florida Jazz Musician of 2011” by Boca Life Magazine, his previous CD, “Back Home” was named “Best South Florida Jazz Release of 2010” by The Palm Beach Post. You’ll hear his melodic, latest recording, “A Sea Of Voices” Friday at 1:00pm on South Florida Arts Beat. 

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