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The beginning of the new year also happens to be the height of the tourist season in these
parts. Expect fair weather, crowds of visitors, higher prices than usual and a slew of spe-
cial events.
Orange Bowl FOOTBALL
( www.orangebowl.org ; Sun Life Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Miami Gardens)
Hordes of football fans descend on Miami for the Super Bowl of college football.
Art Deco Weekend CULTURAL
( www.artdecoweekend.com ; Ocean Dr btwn 1st St & 23rd St)
This weekend fair featuring guided tours, concerts, classic-auto shows, sidewalk cafes, arts
and antiques is held in mid-January.
Miami Jewish Film Festival FILM
( www.miamijewishfilmfestival.com ; 4200 Biscayne Blvd)
A great chance to cinematically schmooze with one of the biggest Jewish communities in
the USA.
February
The last hurrah for northerners needing to escape the harsh winter, February brings arts
festivals and street parties, as well as warm days and cool nights.
Art Wynwood ART
( www.artwynwood.com ; second weekend in Feb)
The dozens of galleries spread throughout Wynwood strut their artistic stuff during this
festival, which showcases the best of the Midtown's burgeoning arts scene. There's a palp-
able commercial bent to this artistic event; big wallet buyers are wooed and marketed to.
Expect murals and installations to appear throughout the area. Held on the second week-
end in February.
Coconut Grove Arts Festival CULTURAL
( www.coconutgroveartsfest.com ; Biscayne Blvd btwn NE 1st St & 5th St, Coconut Grove)
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