The Edit by Brett Graff
SocialMiami's editor this week reports on culture and craft.
Kenneth C. Griffen Underwrites “Eyes of the World”
Following sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and Boston’s Symphony Hall, the multimedia production The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day came to Miami’s New World Center (NWC) for a special one-night-only performance. It was underwritten by Citadel Founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst.
“The bravery and sacrifice of American service men and women during the World Wars reflect a heroic commitment to our nation’s values,” said Griffin. “I’m proud to support the stories of American History Unbound so that current and future generations can appreciate the sacrifices made to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.”
The production recreates the harrowing final 11 months of World War II in Europe, from the beaches of Normandy and the liberation of Paris to the fall of Berlin, through music, imagery from the National Archives and narration from acclaimed historian John Monsky. It also highlights the vital role Miami played in the war effort – a city where more than half a million servicemen trained for combat and where luxury hotels were transformed into military barracks.
Accompanied by four Broadway stars and New York City’s Orchestra of St. Luke’s, the immersive production brings the WWII era to life through warriors and journalists – both known and unknown – who experienced the drama, heartbreak and triumph of the War. Rarely-seen historic flags that were carried onto the beaches of Normandy and paved the way to victory further illuminate stories often lost to history.
Florida Grand Opera Appoints New Board Member
Miami Dade County Bar Association Gala
The Miami-Dade Bar presented its 109th Installation Gala at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach, hosting the largest attendance in the event’s history. The evening marked the formal installation of Stuart Weissman as the MDB’s new President and Erin Weinstock as President of the Young Lawyers Section (YLS), alongside their respective officers and directors. The event also honored distinguished members of the legal community for their outstanding contributions.
On The Tides Rooftop, guests enjoyed drinks and light appetizers accompanied by live music provided by Young Musicians Unite, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free music education to students regardless of their socio-economic background, collaborating with schools to inspire personal development, foster community, and prepare future leaders.
For the dinner program, Judge Bronwyn C. Miller served as the esteemed Emcee for the evening, guiding the audience through a program of recognitions and awards.
Guests in attendance included: Chief Judge Nushin Sayfie, Robert Parks, Robert Josefsberg, Charise Morgan, Beau Blumberg, Judge Migna Sanchez-Llorens, Brittany and Alan Bonner, Abbie Waxman and Debra and Edward Zebersky.
The Dana Agency Celebrates 20 Years
The Dana Agency celebrated 20 incredible years of shaping stories and building brands with a vibrant anniversary soiree in Miami. Hosted at the elegant Delilah Miami — a modern-day supper club known for its vintage charm and 1920s Jazz Age ambiance — clients, friends, and VIPS gathered to toast the agency’s bold journey, enduring impact, and the powerhouse team behind it all.
Guests – including Jenny Starr Perez, April Donelson, Adriana De Moura, Kara Lundgren, Erin Silbor, Jessica Cristobal, Yvonne Rosemeier, Mariann Marinberg, Regina Tseikhin, Patricia Fuller, Gabriela Bahad and Linda Levy – were greeted with a champagne welcome reception before being escorted upstairs to enjoy handcrafted cocktails like Delilah’s signature Old Fashioneds and Spicy Sienas, passed hors d’oeuvres including the restaurant’s famous chicken tenders and truffle fries, and an unforgettable red-carpet moment featuring a Glambot experience that captured cinematic, slow-motion videos reminiscent of Hollywood’s most iconic award shows. Here’s to two decades of excellence—and an exciting road ahead.
Brett Graff is SocialMiami.com’s managing editor and has been a journalist covering money, people and power for over 20 years. Graff contributes to national media outlets including Reuters, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, Maxim, and the PBS show, Nightly Business Report. A former U.S. government economist, her nationally syndicated column The Home Economist is first published in The Miami Herald and then on the Tribune Content Agency, where it’s available to over 400 publications nationwide. She is broadcast weekly on two iHeartRadio news shows and is the author of “Not Buying It: Stop Overspending & Start Raising Happier, Healthier, More Successful Kids,” a parenting guide for people who might be tempted to buy their children the very obstacles they’re trying to avoid.
