Drivers in Miami-Dade County had better beware that local governments are implementing red-light cameras to ticket drivers that commit traffic infractions. No worries about a police officer turning on his siren and pulling you over; a picture of the car committing the infraction will be sent to the owner, not necessarily the driver, along with a bill for $158.

All of this is being done in the name of public safety but the government anticipates receiving $75 of the $158 penalty. Pay higher taxes or pay penalties but you will pay.

Surely there will be challenges to these cameras and the tickets. Stay tuned.


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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Larry Rosen present

JAZZ ROOTS:

AN EVENING WITH KEITH JARRETT,

GARY PEACOCK AND JACK DEJOHNETTE

THREE AMERICAN JAZZ ICONS!

KEITH JARRETT, arguably the greatest jazz pianist on the planet

legendary bassist GARY PEACOCK

and drummer extraordinaire JACK DEJOHNETTE

“The standout jazz piano trio of the last 25 years!”

--The New York Times

January 21, 2011 at 8 p.m.

Tickets $25 - $130

John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall

MIAMI, FL, -- Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Larry Rosen proudly announce a rare performance of one of the world’s most illustrious jazz trios for the next installation of JAZZ ROOTS – A Larry Rosen Jazz Series: AN EVENING WITH KEITH JARRETT, GARY PEACOCK AND JACK DEJOHNETTE.  World-renowned piano virtuoso and Grammy Award nominee Keith Jarrett -- a multi-platinum-selling artist and Downbeat Lifetime Achievement Award winner -- and his longtime collaborators, legendary bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette, will perform on January 21, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. Recognized as one of the premier working bands in jazz for more than 25 years, this all-star trio has garnered universal acclaim through its celebrated recordings and international tours. The trio’s improvised interplay on jazz standards, original tunes, and free playing has been described as “jazz at its finest” (Los Angeles Times).

Tickets range from $25 to $130 and are on sale now!  Tickets may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org. 

“It is with great honor and excitement that we offer our South Florida community and faithful JAZZ ROOTS concert-goers this special opportunity to hear three great American jazz masters – Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, and Jack DeJohnette --  perform on our Knight Concert Hall stage,” said M. John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “This stellar ensemble, known for its almost telepathic interplay and stunningly unique interpretation of jazz standards, is sure to present a mesmerizing evening of unforgettable sonic adventures!”

From The Miami Herald:

The Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association in partnership with Community Builders Holistic Development Corporation will present their annual Kwanzaa celebration, Sunday, December 26, 2010, 4 PM at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami.

This marks the twenty-first year the local FAMU alumni have presented this event to the South Florida community. It is always an uplifting event of wonderful performances and messages of family and community unification. This year the event was renamed The Mary Williams Woodard Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration in tribute the woman who coordinated the event since its inception as a chapter initiative by then president, Dr. Freddie G. Young.

Kwanzaa is not a substitute for Christmas but is a non-religious, week-long celebration that all families can enjoy together. Come out and enjoy the music, dance, feast and performances by local youth.

From The South Dade Monitor:

No Justice! No Peace! Seven cents, don’t make no sense! What are we going to do? Shut them down! We won’t buy here, we won’t shop here, hey, hey, hey good bye.

These are the ongoing chants voiced by scores of emotional, passionate and inspirational residents of Perrine in their continuous plight for justice after the brutal slaying of a well known resident that occurred on the 18th of November. A day after the incident occurred, and for more than 23 consecutive days, more than 200 relentless protesters made up of community activists, pastors and everyday people mounted a boycott in front of the place where the murder took place. It was a Quick Stop Convenience Store located at 9720 SW 168th Street in Perrine, FL. The store reopened for business, but faces the force of a massive assembly of residents that has vowed to shut the store down and they have no intent of going anywhere until it happens.

This unprecedented boycott was sparked by what many of Perrine residents say was the brutal and senseless murder of Akil Larue Oliver (34), a prominent and aspiring young man of the community. It has been reported that the incident took place over seven cents. Tempers flared and tension quickly escalated to an exchange of insults and slurs.

Read the entire story at The South Dade Monitor.