Carnival Center for the Performing Arts

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Carnival Center for the Performing Arts is the center for the performing arts in the city of Miami, Florida. It is located in downtown Miami.

There are two main sections, the Ziff Ballet Opera House and the Knight Concert Hall, among the smaller Peacock Studio and Studio Theater.

Opening night celebrations as seen from Miami Beach.
Photo: Marc Averette

1 Ziff Ballet Opera House
2 Knight Concert Hall
3 Functions and Concerts
4 History
- 4.1 Former
- 4.2 Recent
5 Gallery
6 See also
7 References and external links

[edit] Ziff Ballet Opera House

The Ziff Ballet Opera House on opening weekend, as seen from across the street at the Knight Concert Hall.
Photo: Marc Averette

Interior of the Ziff Ballet Opera House.

[edit] Knight Concert Hall

The Knight Concert Hall on opening weekend.
Photo: Marc Averette

Interior of the Knight Concert Hall.

[edit] Functions and Concerts

Aida, Running From October 28-November 30, 2006 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House

[edit] History

[edit] Former

The Center was partly built on the grounds of the former Sears, Roebuck and Company Department Store, which was constructed in 1929. On August 8, 1997, the building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. However, by 2001 the only surviving part of the original structure was a seven-story tower, as the rest had been demolished. It was decided to preserve the tower and incorporate it into the new Performing Arts Center.

[edit] Recent

Its grand opening was on October 5, 2006. Many famous performers, politicians and movie stars, including Gloria Estefan, Jeb Bush, Andy Garcia and Bernadette Peters attended.

The Sandford and Delores Ziff Ballet Opera House had it's opening night on October 7, 2006 with a Gala and Presentations by the Miami City Ballet and Florida Grand Opera.