January 8, 2023
CBS’ Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede takes a look back at Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 on the 50th Anniversary of the crash in the Florida everglades as Eliott Rodriguez interviews surviving passenger Ron Infantino, aviation consultant Benny Benitez, and myself as curating artist of the exhibit at the HistoryMiami Museum honoring the victims. The program will air on WFOR-Channel 4 in Miami from 8:30 to 9am.
January 14, 2023 – March 19, 2023
HistoryMiami Museum presents, “If You Can Hear My Voice…Don’t Light A Match”. A group exhibit honoring the story of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 that crashed in the Everglades in 1972. As selected curating artist of this project, I chose the participating artists based on their consecration and dedication to the arts as well as the sensitivity they bring to this exhibit.
These 12 artists have each interpreted the story of Eastern Flight 401 by intervening an L-1011 aircraft in their own style. They artists are: Asandra Lamb, Martin Casuso, Aurora Molina, Ana Maria Sarlat, Jacqueline Roch, Connie Lloveras, Evelyn Valdirio, Esteban Blanco, Carlos Manuel Cardenes, Antonio Gonzalez-Nuñez, Armando Perez Aleman, and George Rodez.
- Opening, Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 1 to 4pm. at the Museum’s Community Gallery in the South Building. The exhibit will be on view through March 19, 2023.
- Panel Discussion, March 4, 2023, from 1 to 4pm.
HistoryMiami Museum is located at 101 West Flagler Street in Miami and is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, Noon to 4pm.
Parking is available at the Museum Garage Parking, 50 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, Florida.
HistoryMiami Museum is located within walking distance to Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station, and the Metrorail and Metromover Government Center Station.
We want to thank the Miami Springs Historical Society & Museum for their collaboration through their loan of the EAL Uniforms.
January 28, 2023
Westminster Christian School presents “Taste of Westminster” from 7 to 11pm at the School’s Student Activities Center. Silent auction will feature several of my pieces.
6855 S.W. 152 Street
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
February 2, 2023
Friendship Circle presents its 4th Annual Heart & Soul Gala on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Historic Alfred I. duPont Building. Silent auction will feature several of my pieces.
169 E Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33131
February 4, 2023
CABA (Cuban American Bar Association) presents its 49th CABA Gala, Orgullo de mi Tierra Bella, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 7pm to 2am, at the JM MARRIOTT MARQUIS MIAMI. Silent auction will feature several of my pieces.
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131
February 5, 2023
Flamingo Gardens presents its 10th annual Food & Wine Benefit, A Party in Pink, on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, starting at 5:30pm. Silent auction will feature several of my pieces.
3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33330
February 16, 2023
United Community Options (UCO) of South Florida presents its 10th Annual Buen Provecho Miami! event on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 6:30 to 9:30pm, at the iconic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Silent auction will feature several of my pieces.
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
March 3, 2023
Zoo Miami Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser benefitting Zoo Miami, Feast wit the Beasts, returns for its 25th anniversary on Friday, March 3, from 7 to 11pm. Silent auction will feature several of my pieces.
12400 SW 152nd St., Miami, FL 33177
March 4, 2023
Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 Panel Discussion at HistoryMiami Museum from 1 to 3 pm at the South Building’s Community Gallery Auditorium. I will moderate the discussion.
The crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 in 1972 directly resulted in significant changes not only to the airline industry through the development of CRM (Crew Resource Management) but it altered the procedures in environments where human error can have devastating effects.
That is but one of the topics to be discussed during the panel discussion. We will also hear from one of the survivors of Flight 401 who lost his bride of 20 days after changing seats with her just prior to the crash. We will also hear from the curator of the accompanying art exhibit titled “If You Can Hear My Voice…Don’t Light A Match” (on view through March 19) and learn what his 13+ year journey to bring this exhibit to the public has been like. We will also hear from some of the artists and learn what this project meant to them and how they came about their creation. Finally, we will also hear from the architect who designed the Phase II memorial, and the videographer who has filmed every step of the way through this journey. And of course, those attending will be able to view the exhibit and take in the 12 artists’ interpretation of the story of Eastern 401.
Admission is FREE. Parking is available at the Cultural Center Garage adjacent to the Museum @ 50 NW 2nd Ave., for $5 with Museum validated parking ticket. Metrorail, Metromover and Brightline stations are located within a short walking distance.
March 10, 2023
The Miami Beach Botanical Gardens presents the 21st Annual Miami Beach Garden Tour. Join us on March 10 from 6pm-8pm for a pre-tour happy hour.
Enjoy light bites courtesy of Bill Hansen Catering, tropical-inspired cocktails, a preview of the Garden Club flower show, and Silent Auction items with “buy now” pricing, including Rodez artwork. You may also pick up your wristbands and the guide for Saturday’s Tour. Please purchase the Friday Preview & Tour package if you wish to attend both events. Saturday Tour: $50 non-members • $40 members (call 305.673.7256 for promo code) Friday Preview + Tour: $75
March 11, 2023
Gulliver Prep presents its annual Gulliver Gala, on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 7pm to Midnight at the JM MARRIOTT MARQUIS MIAMI. Silent auction will feature several of my pieces.
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131
April 22, 2023
The Cushman School presents its annual Cushman School Gala on Saturday, April 22, 2023, starting at 6:30pm at the Ritz Carlton South Beach. Silent auction will feature several of my pieces.
1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
April 22, 2023
True North Classical Academy presents its 7th Annual True North Gala, A Crystal Ball, on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Silent auction will feature several of my pieces.
Location: TBA
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