DAVIE, FL – The Magical Marionette Workshop & Theater at Young At Art Museum will come to life when Cuban-born, Miami artist Pablo Cano joins the Museum for a special puppet show during YAA ¡Fiesta!: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cano’s performance Musical Marionettes will be held from 11 a.m. to noon.

Pablo Cano photo credit Liam Crotty PhotographyPablo Cano - photo credit Liam Crotty Photography

The Magical Marionette Workshop & Theater showcases original works from Cano such as the well-known Matilda Hippo marionette, which will be featured along with other puppets during the show. Regarded as one of Florida’s premier contemporary fine artists, Cano’s marionettes and puppets are fashioned from found objects.

“The Magical Marionette Workshop & Theater is one of our most popular spaces, where children and families can create puppets from recycled materials and perform shows,” said School & Public Programs Manager, Yumina Myers. “We are so excited to host this special event with Pablo Cano, the artist who serves as the exhibit’s inspiration.”

After the performance, guests also will have the opportunity to meet Cano, who was born in Havana, was on the last flight out of Cuba before the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and now resides in Miami’s Little Havana.

Additionally during YAA ¡Fiesta!: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, guests will experience artful encounters as they explore colorful and exciting aspects of different Hispanic Cultures from around the world, as well as have a chance to create artwork inspired by Hispanic artists and traditions. Flamenco dancers from The Angeles Gitanos Flamenco Studio will perform at 2 p.m.

The cost for YAA ¡Fiesta!: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is: $14 per person; $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1; and $11 for military members their immediate families. Additional tickets are required for Pablo Cano’s Musical Marionettes and are $8 per person for non-members and $5 per person for members. Space is limited for Musical Marionettes. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

Young At Art Museum is located at 751 SW 121 Ave. in Davie. For more information, please call 954-424-0085 or visit www.YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

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