The Adrienne Arsht Center on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, Florida is a lovely destination for those who are interested in the performing arts. If you'd love to experience a wondrous night out reveling in the joys of ballet or opera, for example, then the Adrienne Arsht Center is something you simply don't want to miss.

Many diverse events regularly take place at the esteemed Adrienne Arsht Center. These events include season openings for local orchestras, flamenco festivals and performances by circus troupes. Whether you adore Broadway, gospel music, Latin music or pretty much anything else, the Adrienne Arsht Center should have something to make you smile.

Visitors to The Adrienne Arsht Center never have to worry about beverage and food options, either. The center is home to an on-site restaurant that offers brunch buffets and prix-fixe dinners (3 courses). Check out the Adrienne Arsht Center website to learn more!

Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
http://www.arshtcenter.org
http://www.yelp.com/biz/adrienne-arsht-center-miami

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Wishing everyone a happy and relaxing Labor Day!

Whether you'd like to be less shy or you want to make meaningful connections for the sake of your business, there are a number of reasons why people may want to become better conversationalists. Here are a few smart (and sincere) ways to become better at making conversation.

1. Do some research beforehand. This may seem like a bit too much if you’re on a first date, but if you’re speaking to someone for the sake of business, it always pays off to know a few things about him or her before meeting.
2. Really listen. Instead of thinking of the next point that you want to make—which is often very apparent to the other person—really listen to what he or she has to say. The person you’re talking to won’t mind waiting for your thoughts to catch up if it seems like you’re really engaged.
3. Ask questions. You might even want to encourage the other person to keep talking by asking thoughtful questions. This shows that you’re interested enough that you want to know more.
4. Keep things short. You don’t have to talk for hours to seem like a good conversationalist; in fact, both parties will likely feel relieved to leave when the conversation naturally dies down.

13 Simple Ways You Can Have More Meaningful Conversations [Forbes]
5 Secrets That Will Help You Master Conversation Skills [TIME]
Making Conversation: A Skill, Not an Art [Psych Central]

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