125 Years of Hemingway: Exploring His Florida-Cuban Legacy
1-Time Lecture | This class is completed
Join Cesar Becerra in celebrating Ernest Hemingway's 125th birthday with a captivating exploration of his profound ties to Florida and Cuba. Cesar, embodying the essence of Hemingway in full costume, will transport you back in time with his living history format. Experience firsthand the vibrant life of Hemingway in Key West and discover the enduring impact of his style on modern literature. Through Cesar's dynamic presentation, gain unique insights into this 20th-century literary icon and understand why Hemingway's works continue to captivate readers globally.
- Please note that this program is part of our Spring Lecture Series at the VI at Aventura:
Tasting Time: Celebrate Anniversaries with a Sweet Twist!
Lecture series, presented in collaboration with OLLI at FIU and the VI at Aventura
Dates: Wednesdays, March 6 to April 10 from 1 p.m. to 2.15 p.m.
Location: VI in Aventura
Join us for an enlightening lecture series, presented by OLLI at FIU and the VI at Aventura, celebrating significant anniversaries in 2024, followed by indulgent desserts. We will mark the 35th anniversary of the Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall with an authentic German dessert. Delve into the Florida-Cuban legacy of Hemingway on his 125th birthday, complemented by Key lime pie. Travel back to the enchanting Belle Époque era and the construction of the Eiffel Tower, accompanied by delightful French macaroons. Explore the Roots of American Music, paired with the quintessential American treat - apple pie. Then, trace Jimmy Carter's extraordinary journey from Plains to the Presidency, followed by a delectable peanut butter dessert. Finally, immerse yourself in Puccini's timeless operatic masterpieces, accompanied by an exquisite Italian culinary specialty. It's an intellectual and culinary journey you won't want to miss!
Cesar Becerra
Cesar Becerra has stood on the head of George Washington at Mount Rushmore, delivered a historic inkwell to the Supreme Court, traversed the entire length of the Appalachian Trail, and even walked from Key West to Phoenix. He is a ten-year veteran and was followed by the Travel Channel on a 50-state road trip.
An author of three (3) books and more than a hundred articles on local history, Cesar began his career as the youngest guide ever hired for the state park system of Florida. He later worked at The Deering Estate, Indian Key, The Gold Coast Railroad Museum, Fairchild Tropical Garden, Big Cypress National Preserve and the Florida National Park's Association. One newspaper called him “the best peripatetic historian in the Magic City” and the Miami Herald called him the “Everglades Evangelist”. A modern-day nomad, Cesar Becerra is sure to educate and entertain.