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Four documentary short films will light up the Deering Estate Visitor Center Theater on Sunday, giving Palmetto Bay residents an air-conditioned evening of storytelling tied to the nation's 250th anniversary.
Four Documentaries Explore American Stories
The Miami Short Film Festival and the Deering Estate are co-presenting "Focus On: Celebrating our Nation's 250th Birthday," an 89-minute program featuring documentaries about Francis Ford Coppola's American Zoetrope studio, humpback whale conservation in Alaska, six brothers who went from migrant farm laborers to Regional Mexican musicians, and the Artemis-1 rocket launch.
The lineup includes "The Bohemian Filmmaker," directed by Isaac Netherton; "Hello Whale," by Kate Fleming and Darian Woehr; "Migrating Música: The West Texas Boys," by Adán Peña; and "Space Coast," by Justin Barber. The screening is part of the festival's year-round "Focus On" series; the Miami Short Film Festival's 25th annual edition runs Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15.
Tickets, Timing and Age Restrictions
Doors and a cocktail reception open at 7 p.m. The screening begins promptly at 8 p.m. at 16701 SW 72nd Ave. in Palmetto Bay. Tickets are $20 general admission or $16 for students, seniors and military personnel. Parking is free in the Visitor Center lot on SW 168th Street, just west of 72nd Avenue.
The event is rated R and recommended for ages 18 and up. The cocktail reception requires a valid ID showing the holder is 21 or older.
The event is sponsored in part by Miami-Dade County and Miami Beach Arts & Culture, according to the festival's ticketing page.
Sunset Eats Night Market Returns July 9
Before the weekend films roll, residents can start the long weekend at the Sunset Eats Night Market on Thursday, July 9, at Palmetto Bay Park, 17535 SW 95th Ave. The weekly market runs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and features food vendors, artisan makers, live music and entertainment. Admission and parking are free.
The Village of Palmetto Bay promoted the market on its official Facebook page, encouraging families to enjoy the park and playground, which stay open until 10 p.m. Free salsa lessons start at 7:30 p.m. twice a month, and a World Cup sticker trading meetup also begins at 7:30 p.m., with tables and chairs provided, according to the event's Eventbrite listing.
The market launched June 11 and runs every Thursday through the summer.
Community Calendar: July 9-12
- Thursday, July 9 — Sunset Eats Night Market, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Palmetto Bay Park, 17535 SW 95th Ave. Free.
- Sunday, July 12 — Miami Short Film Festival "Focus On" screening, doors at 7 p.m., films at 8 p.m., Deering Estate Visitor Center Theater, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. $20/$16 discounted.
