Come On-A My House

It's strange for us Miamians to openly welcome people into our homes. We're used to barricading, blocking, barring, and walling. But perhaps that era is ending. Witness the first annual Buena Vista East Historical Home Tour and Pineapple Festival. Situated between 42nd and 48th streets between North Miami Avenue and NE Second Avenue, Buena Vista was originally furniture maker Theodore Moore's pineapple plantation, and after that, one of Miami's original affluent neighborhoods. Now it's one of the city's most architecturally and culturally diverse hoods, and 12 homeowners are opening their historic residences to visitors looking for a friendlier, freer Art Basel weekend event.

Each home on the tour will be paired with a local artist or designer and offer complimentary wine and refreshments. In addition, on Saturday between 4 and 11 p.m., the neighborhood is hosting a street festival with local food and bands provided by Churchill's Pub. The home tour begins at the corner of 45th Street and NE First Avenue at 6 p.m. today and at 4 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are free. Call 305-801-8994, or visit www.bvehna.org for more information.
Fri., Dec. 7; Sat., Dec. 8, 2007