Edge Briefs 3/30

‘New Jerusalem’

The Miller Center and GableStage will present a special performance of David Ives’ play “New Jerusalem” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The production focuses on the interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza, a philosopher accused of atheism at Talmud Torah Congregation, Amsterdam in 1656.

After the show, Professor Haim Shaked, director of the Miller Center and the George Feldenkreis Program, will moderate a discussion about philosophy and politics. Tickets are $18 for students and $36 for non-students. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at GableStage on 1200 Anastasia Ave. in Coral Gables. For more information, call 305-284-6882 or email acassinera@miami.edu.

Season Finale Concert

The Society of Composers, Inc. will perform its season finale concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Clarke Recital Hall. The concert will feature new music by Frost School of Music composers and Shawn Crouch as the director.  Admission is free.

Lowedown

On the first Thursday of the month, the Lowe Art Museum hosts Lowedown Happy Hour. From 7-9 p.m. guests can enjoy a guided tour of the special exhibition “Weavers’ Stories from Island Southeast Asia.” Food and beverages will be provided. Admission is $10 and free for Lowe members.

Ashley Martinez may be emailed at edge@themiamihurricane.com.