Xavier Cortada will unveil a piece during February’s Viernes Culturales at the newly renovated McDonalds’s in Little Havana. Viernes Culturales is a popular monthly festival filled with art and culture that takes place on the streets of Little Havana. McDonald owner/operators Jose and Milly Montes commissioned Cortada’s piece to be permanently displayed in their newly rebuilt restaurant. The hand painted ceramic piece is called “musica.” The Miami artist has exhibited art in museums, art galleri

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Pantín/Beber Silverstein Group
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LITTLE HAVANA MCDONALD’S TO UNVEIL XAVIER CORTADA’S NEW PIECE

− Celebration includes activities for the whole family and free food samples −

WHAT:            Xavier Cortada will unveil a piece during February’s Viernes Culturales at the newly renovated McDonalds’s in Little Havana. Viernes Culturales is a popular monthly festival filled with art and culture that takes place on the streets of Little Havana. McDonald owner/operators Jose and Milly Montes commissioned Cortada’s piece to be permanently displayed in their newly rebuilt restaurant. The hand painted ceramic piece is called “Musica.” The Miami artist has exhibited art in museums, art galleries and cultural venues around the world.

WHEN:            February 22, 2013

                        7pm-9pm

WHERE:          McDonald’s

                        1400 SW 8TH ST

Miami, FL 33135

ABOUT FLORIDA McDONALD’S:

McDonald’s is an integral part of Florida’s communities and its local economies. About 800 McDonald’s in the state employ more than 43,000 Floridians. McDonald’s partners with schools throughout the state to support teachers, students and parents by promoting an active lifestyle. For more about McDonald’s menu options, please visit www.mcdonalds.com/qualityfood.