Tables were set up on the stage at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center. The concept for the event was to present the performing arts center in a novel way for children.
Photo: Justin Namon
Centerpieces included sweet treats as well as crayons and markers that offered immediate entertainment.
Photo: Justin Namon
Energizing music was part of America’s Got Talent finalist David Garibaldi and his CMYK dancers' performance. The event had a "paint brush" theme and used lots of bright colors.
Photo: Rodrigo Gaya for World Red Eye
Garibaldi created five portraits of familiar icons as part of the entertainment. He intended to auction two of the pieces to families, but because of their popularity, he auctioned four of them. The highest bid for one of the pieces was $15,000.
Photo: Manny Hernandez
Kids danced down a Soul Train-like aisle as part of a dance party hosted by DJ Uptown Dale.
Photo: Justin Namon
Gift bags held goodies such as stuffed animals, educational games, discount coupons to local attractions, and Kind bars. A "mommy bag" from Neiman Marcus had a tote, makeup, perfume, lotion, and other treats.