More eincubator events: media, entertainment, film Sept-Oct 2007

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EARLY SHOWS EXTENDED
Laughing Gas Comedy Improvisation Theatre Company, Miami's longest running comedy improv troupe, has extended their early evening performances through the end of the month! We'll be appearing on Fridays and Saturdays at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street, in Miami Lakes, at 9 PM and 11 PM.
Plenty of seats available, reservations are not required. Admission $10, no age restrictions, no minimums. Box office opens 15 minutes before showtime.
305-461-1161 or www.laughinggasimprov.com
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At CCE. 800 Douglas Road #170, Coral Gables, FL 33134. 305.448.9677.

Documentary movies in connection with the “cara(a)cara/face2face” Diálogos y confrontaciones fronterizas, narraciones de género, raza, inmigración y diásporas. Free admission. Limited space. All projections at 7:00 pm. Schedule subject to changes, please confirm by calling 305.448.9677

Tuesday September 25

“Europlex”. Ursula Biemann and Angela Sanders. Switzerland. 20 min. Documentary. 2003.

“ Vue Panoramique” Bouchra Khalili. France-Spain. Morocco. 15 min. 2005.

“ RoundTrip” Bouchra Khalili. France-Spain. Morocco. 20 min. 2005.

“Cuando los hombres lloran”. (When men cry) Yasmine Kassari. Morocco. 57 min. Documentary. 2000

Wednesday September 26

“Una Argelina en París” (An Argelian in Paris) Zohr Rehihil. Morocco. 5 min. 1996.

“Els Segadors”. Coco Fusco. Spain, 2001

“Tras las Fronteras del Sueño de la Inmigración”. Virginia Villaplana and Angelika Levi . Spain. 25 min. 2000

“Living in Barcelona”. Zohr Rehihil. Spain–Morocco. 45 min. Documentary. 2001

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WHO and WHERE: Plantation United Methodist Church.
The church is located in the heart of Broward County at 1001 NW 70th Avenue in Plantation, FL 33313 half-way between Broward and Sunrise Boulevards

WHAT: is pleased to present one of Venezuela’s premier musicians, violinist Alfonso Lopez, in concert in the acoustically delightful sanctuary. Lopez will be accompanied by Venezuela-born pianist Michelle Tabor.

WHEN: on Thursday evening, September 27th, at 7:30 P.M.

There is no admission charge (a free-will offering will be taken) and tickets are not required.

For additional information, please contact the office of Plantation United Methodist Church at 954-584-7500.

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The Arts at St. Johns, Rhythmic Rapture & Downtown Diva present:

A Place to Call Home - Visual Arts Exhibit

Fri., Sept. 28, 7-10 pm - Opening Reception





graphics by Ed King

The theme of the exhibit centers on "home"
Home as a place of attachment and identity, the loss of home, displacement from home, and homelessness.

Free & Open to Public

LOCATION: Soya & Pomodoro ** 120 NE 1st Street ** Downtown Miami

ARTISTS:

Xavier Cortada – www.cortada.com ** Luis Valle http://web.mac.com/luisvalle1

Matt Stock – www.mattstockphoto.com ** Eric Walton – www.hollywoodfineart.com

Scott Hickey – www.hollywoodfineart.com ** Jamie Crooke ** Ignacio Font

Ed King – www.kaleidoscopeconspiracy.com ** Diego Romero

Poetry by Georgia Brown

Jean Villamizar, curator & artist – www.downtowndivaart.com

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The Wallflower Gallery’s Gay & Lesbian Issues Forum & Artistic Showcase is on Saturday, September 29, 2007. The purpose of this event is to bring people and organizations together to open up a dialogue about issues that best represent the concerns of individuals and our society. To that end, we're hosting informational panels and group discussions to address relevant topics and potential solutions. The goal is to educate for greater awareness and tolerance in our diverse community.

In addition to the information and networking aspects, there are opportunities for artistic showcasing with visual arts, short independent films, spoken word and musical presentations. Confirmed performers include Inner Voice. The other performers will be announced soon. To be featured artistically in this event, please contact The Wallflower Gallery at 305-579-0069.

· Saturday, September 29

· 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.+?

· $5 admission

The Wallflower Gallery

· 10 N.E. 3rd Street

· Downtown Miami 33132

· 305-579-0069

· www.wallflowergallery.com

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Miami Light Project presents
UNIVERSES
Live From The Edge
September 29, 2007, 8:00pm
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL Tickets: $20
Universes' presents Live From the Edge, an evening that showcases the ensemble's special brand of fusion theater in a "best of" evening that tracks the evolution of their poetic language from childhood rhymes and community rituals, to poetry and theater, hip-hop and gospel. Redefining what theater is and who it speaks to, Live From the Edge is a unique performance event that turns the poem into a communal act.

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WHO and WHERE: The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea

141 South County Road,Palm Beach, FL 33480

WHAT: will again present its Organ Series SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT THE CONSOLE

WHEN: September 30, October 14, and October 28, 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy the informal organ recital series presentedon Bethesda's 6,000+ pipe, four manual, Austin organ. The series features

relaxing afternoons of short recitals and are designed to acquaint the community with

the many capabilities of the pipe organ and its huge variety of sounds.

All ages are invited to enjoy these informal events. ******************************************************************************************* The Emmy-nominated movie “Sex Slaves” is a gripping documentary exposé inside the global sex trade of women from the former Soviet Bloc. The film takes viewers into the shadowy, multi-billion dollar world of sex trafficking. The film focuses on the remarkable story of Viorel, a Ukrainian man on a mission to find his pregnant, trafficked wife in Turkey. Hidden cameras follow Viorel as he tries to find the pimp who “owns” Katia, his wife.



Come and watch this powerful film and join us for a complimentary wine reception and hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Premier Beverage, as director Ric Bienstock describes her journey into the sex slave trade industry. Free area parking. For more information and to see the trailer, call 305.653.9700. or click this link below:



http://www.womensfilmfest.com/movie-trailers.php?video=sexslaves.FLV&id=17

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Calling all Movie Buffs and Star Gazers

The 22nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival will host the
Martinis & Movies Madness Membership Party at Blue Martini
(Galleria Mall, East Sunrise Blvd)
October 2
from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.

Attendees will catch a sneak peak at some of the festival films, events and celebrity guests to attend before the 26 day-long cinematic event begins.



Admission to the party is $10

and

Includes beer, wine, or premium drink and hors d'oeuvres

$7 Martini Happy hour prices will be extended through 8pm for all FLIFF guests.

THE PARTY IS FREE IF YOU JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!!!