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The Moss Center
Arts & Culture
A state-of-the-art venue for world-class entertainment. The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, formerly the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, is a performing arts center located in Cutler Bay. The Moss Center ushered in a new era for Cutler Bay and South Miami-Dade when it opened in October 2011. The state-of-the-art venue designed by award-winning architectural firm Arquitectonica is home to a 961-seat main stage theater, a black box theater, lab theater and backyard concert lawn, as well as classrooms and a dance rehearsal studio. Dedicated to multi-disciplinary cultural arts, the center stages everything from opera to film, musicals, bands, dance and stand-up comedy, while also acting as a community gathering place with education and outreach at the core of its mission.
Programming & Performances
The Moss Center can’t be beat for an evening of fun-filled entertainment and cultural enrichment. A calendar of diverse performances every season means there’s something for everyone. Partnering with a number of top-tier arts organizations, the center presents productions ranging from the Miami Youth Ballet, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami and Sin Salida.
The center also creates its own impressive productions such as the Indie Flicks Series, modern and world dance, as well as musical performances like the Igor Butman Quintet, Ranky Tanky and “The Music of Meat Loaf.” It also showcases a wide range of talent like Shane Kocyzan, Jason Bishop and “the Naked Magicians” duo of Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne.
A major priority at the Moss Center is making theater and the performing arts accessible to everyone in the community, so it offers many generous programs including Culture Shock Miami, which provides $5 tickets to select shows for patrons ages 13 to 22. Other discounts are available for senior citizens, students and active military personnel. There are also dance, cabaret and subscription packages offering discounts to patrons who wish to see multiple shows throughout the season.
Education & Community
In addition to the Moss Center’s beautiful main stage, there’s a collection of smaller venues onsite. These spaces are available for rent in order to encourage community participation in the arts. There are also plenty of opportunities for volunteers to get involved. Orientations for ushers take place every month.
The Black Box Theater and Lab Theater are both multipurpose spaces that can be arranged to stage intimate performances, rehearsals and auditions. Each has a capacity of 129 people. The Dance Rehearsal Studio boasts high ceilings with sprung wood floors and mirrors with a sound and video system. The center’s 12-week ballet, jazz, and hip-hop classes for children take place here. The space can also be used for yoga and exercise classes.
Additionally, a classroom with gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows provides space for workshops, master classes, meetings or luncheons. Set against the picturesque Black Creek Canal, the center boasts an impressive backyard concert lawn and plaza for festive outdoor performances and events for up to 700 people.
Whether it’s a night at the opera or the jaunty notes of a brass band under the stars, the Moss Center is a world-class venue and a cornerstone of the South Miami-Dade arts community.
By: Shayne Benowitz
General Amenities
Bus/Truck Parking
Free Wifi
Self-Parking
Meeting/Private Event Space
Smoke-Free Property
By: Shayne Benowitz
A state-of-the-art venue for world class entertainment.
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, formerly the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center,. opened its doors in October 2011 and ushered in a new era for Cutler Bay and Greater South Miami-Dade. This state-of-the-art venue was designed by award-winning architectural firm Arquitectonica and is home to a 961-seat main stage theater, a black box theater, lab theater, and backyard concert lawn, as well as classrooms and a dance rehearsal studio. Dedicated to multi-disciplinary cultural arts, The Moss Center stages everything from opera to film, musicals, bands, dance, and stand-up comedy, while also acting as a community gathering place with education and outreach at the core of its mission.
Programming & Performances
The Moss Center can’t be beat for an evening of fun-filled entertainment and cultural enrichment. A calendar of diverse performances every season means there’s something for everyone. Partnering with a number of top tier arts organizations and companies, productions range from the Miami Lyric Opera to Limón Dance Company, Estampas Porteñas Tango Company, Occidental Gypsies and the Upright Citizens Brigade.
The Moss Center produces its own impressive productions, such as the Indie Flicks Series, modern and world dance, as well as musical performances like Drumline Live, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and HuDost Neo Folk World Rock Ensemble. They also showcase a wide range of local and touring stand-up comedy talent, like Jamal Hattar, Freddy Stebbins and Andrés López.
A major priority at the Moss Center is making theater and the performing arts accessible to everyone in the community, so they have many generous programs, including Culture Shock Miami, which provides $5 tickets to select shows for patrons ages 13 to 22. Discounts are available to senior citizens, students, and active military personnel. There are also dance, cabaret and subscription packages available offering discounts to patrons who wish to see multiple shows throughout the season.
Education & Community
In addition to the Moss Center’s beautiful main stage, there’s a collection of smaller venues onsite, staging performances as well as workshops, rehearsals and masterclasses for the community. These spaces are available for rent in order to encourage community participation in the arts. There are also plenty of opportunities for volunteers to get involved and orientations for ushers take place every month.
The Black Box Theater and Lab Theater are both multi-purpose spaces that can be arranged to stage intimate performances, rehearsals and auditions. Each has a capacity for 129 people. The Dance Rehearsal Studio boasts high ceilings with sprung wood floors and mirrors with a sound and video system. This is where The Moss Center’s 12-week ballet, jazz, and hip-hop classes for children take place. The space can also be used for yoga and exercise classes.
Additionally, a classroom with gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows provides space for workshops, masterclasses, meetings or luncheons. Set against the picturesque Black Creek Canal, The Moss Center boasts an impressive backyard concert lawn and plaza for festive outdoor performances and events for up to 700 people.
Whether it’s a night at the opera or the jaunty notes of a brass band under the stars, the Moss Center is a world-class venue and a cornerstone of the South Miami-Dade arts community.
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center rental structure has been established to encourage community participation in the arts via performances, workshops, master classes and community outreach programs. Note: We do not host private events.
Meeting and Event Space
Meeting Space: 5560.00
Meeting Rooms: 5
Theater Capacity: 961
Classroom Capacity: 69
Meeting Rooms
Sustainability
Partner has self-reported the following sustainability efforts. Please contact them directly for details.
Recycling bins available to guests
Use of Unbleached Linens
Accessibility
Partner has self-reported the following accessibility efforts. Please contact them directly for details.
30-Inch Wide Doorways
Accessible parking
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible Restrooms w/60" Unobstructed Radius
Elevators with Min. 36" Opening:
- Automatic Doors
- Check-In Staff Trained to Assist Guests with Disabilities
- Door Opener
- Stair-Free Path to Entrance
- Well-Lit Path to Entrance
Flat Path to Entrance
Ramp access from sidewalk to beach or boardwalk
Main Entrance/Lobby Features:
- Automatic Doors
- Check-In Staff Trained to Assist Guests with Disabilities
- Door Opener
- Stair-Free Path to Entrance
- Well-Lit Path to Entrance
Other Accessibility Features:
- Accessible Signage
- Assistance for Hearing Impaired
Parking Lot Surface: Smooth/Paved
Quiet Room
Service Animals Allowed
Step-Free Access
Step-Free Access to Bathroom
Step-Free Outdoor Seating
Tactile Signage
Wheelchair-Friendly Inside Walkways
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Halloween at The Moss Center
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Backyard Bash: Day of the Dead
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A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert
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A Seraphic Fire Christmas at The Moss Center
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Salon Series: Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami
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Benise: Fiesta
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All Kids Included Family Arts Festival
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Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd
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Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin
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Salon Series: Zest Collective
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Volver 2 by Tango Lovers
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Bridge to Japan
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Netflix's Our Planet Live: "Life on Our Planet"
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Clarita Filgueiras' Alma Flamenca
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Nicholas Bearde sings Bacharach
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Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique En Cirque
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The Life and Music of George Michael
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Miami DanceMakers Informal Showing
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The Lithium Experience
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STOMP
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Space Oddity
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Melton Mustafa Jr. Quartet
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Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra of Moravia
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The Way of Water Miami
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Davina & The Vagabonds
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Miami City Ballet
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Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
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Siudy Flamenco
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Party on the Plaza: Mojo Ike & Val Woods Band
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Twyla Tharpe Dance 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee
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Swan Lake
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Spanish Harlem Orchestra
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American Patchwork Quartet
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Party on the Plaza: Gold Dust Lounge
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Houston Ballet II
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The French Horn Collective
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Party on the Plaza: Las Guaracheras
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Netflix's Our Planet Live: "Frozen Worlds"
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Kat Riggins & Her Blues Revival
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