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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
No. o34-zoos LETTER TO COMMISSION
To: Mayor Matti H. Bowerand Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez City Manager
DATE: January 28, 2008 ~
SUBJECT: Miami Beach Festival of the Arts
As you know, this year the City is producing the 34th Annual Miami Beach Festival of the
Arts, scheduled to take place on February 9 & 10, 2008 on Ocean Terrace between 73`d and
75th streets. Once again, the festival brings together local artists, as well as artists from
throughout the country, who showcase unique arts and crafts during this two-day street
festival, along with live entertainment and food and drink. On behalf of the City and the Fine
Arts Board, I would like to invite you to attend this showcase event. Additionally, you are all
invited to attend the VIP Artist Dinner on Saturday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. atValentino's,
located at 7330 Ocean Terrace.
A Festival of the Arts Poster, T-Shirt and Program will be sent to each of you the week of
event.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this event.
C: Hilda M. Fernandez, Assistant City Manager
Max A. Sklar, Tourism and Cultural Development Director
Gary Farmer, Cultural Affairs Program Manager
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