Join Us for a Community Dialogue on Miami Beach’s Coral Reef!

Read Time: < 1 minMiami Beach is home to a beautiful and vibrant coral reef, just a short swim from our shores. Join us on February 26th from 7 PM to 9 PM for an engaging […]
Open House Miami Brings More to Miami Beach – Don’t Miss It Feb 28-Mar 2

Read Time: 2 minsGet ready to experience Miami Beach in a whole new way! Miami Design Preservation League is excited to announce our enhanced partnership with the 2nd annual Open House Miami to […]
Art Deco Weekend 2025 Preview: Live Music Jan 18-20

Read Time: 4 minsDance the weekend away January 18-20 @ the Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street in true Deco fashion! Music by KCC Productions. MC and Dancing by All Swing Productions. Among the many events […]
🏃♂️ 50 Years Strong: Celebrate Raven’s Legendary Miami Beach Runs 🎉

Read Time: 2 minsJoin us at the Art Deco Welcome Center on December 31, 2024, as we celebrate a remarkable milestone: Robert “Raven” Kraft’s 50th anniversary of daily runs on Miami Beach.
November Culture Crawl Highlights Hohauser and the Cardozo Hotel

Read Time: 2 minsOn November 21, 2024, the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), in collaboration with the Art Deco Neighborhood Association and the Cardozo Hotel’s Call Me Cuban, hosted a memorable Culture Crawl […]
Lincoln Road Hustle Brings Drama, Humor, and High Stakes to the Colony Theatre

Read Time: 2 minsMiami New Drama’s “Lincoln Road Hustle” is an immersive theatrical experience that transforms Miami Beach’s iconic Lincoln Road into a dynamic stage. Running from December 5 to February 16, this […]
Kunst may open ‘gay resorts’ (1984)

Read Time: 2 minsEditors Note: The Barbara Baer Capitman archives “Historic Threads” project is partly sponsored by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida. In 1984, gay rights activist […]
Beach to play leading role at National Preservation Convention (1988)

Read Time: 2 minsEditors Note: The Barbara Baer Capitman archives “Historic Threads” project is partly sponsored by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida. In 1988, the National Trust […]
Art in the Heart of Miami Beach: Jen Stark’s ‘Sundial Spectrum’ on Española Way

Read Time: 3 minsDiscover “Sundial Spectrum,” a stunning public art installation by Jen Stark on Española Way from December 3, 2024, to February 9, 2025, celebrating Miami’s vibrant culture.
Celebrating the Legacy of Rey Mambo Baumel: A Lecture to Remember

Read Time: 3 minsOn Saturday, October 5th, the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) had the honor of hosting Rey Mambo Baumel, a true Miami Beach legend, for an unforgettable lecture.
Art Week Miami Beach 2024: A Local’s Guide

Read Time: 2 minsWith so much to do around town for Art Week, the options can be overwhelming… so we’ve put together this guide to help navigate the events and guide you along the way.
Villagers 39th Annual Home Tour Highlights Shenandoah

Read Time: 2 minsThe 39th Annual Home Tour by The Villagers will take place Saturday, Dec 7th, 10am-3pm. This year’s tour will highlight the historic Shenandoah neighborhood. Attendees will have the chance to […]