Social Miami Art events- Sept 8- Sept 15

Wynwood Bus Tour
Saturday
September 8th
at 1 p.m.

The Wynwood Arts District is growing both in reputation and the number of innovative galleries. Get to know the notable galleries through a bus tour organized by the Lowe Art Museum Friends of Art. The tour will visit the Pan American Project, the Fredric Snitzer Gallery, and the Bernice Steinbaum Gallery and return to the Lowe at 5 p.m. The tour is complimentary for Friends of Art members, and $30 for non-members. Reservations are required for all guests, please!



Embark at Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables
305-284-6756




SeminArt: "2 Wallets/sq.ft. Part II"
Saturday
September 8
2 to 4 p.m.

How should local leaders deal with the lack of affordable workspace for artists in Miami? Come and hear from a panel of city and activist leaders whose visions for creative solutions may engender a new era, one in which the city and its leadership create protected areas for artists to flourish. Panelists are Frank Rollason, representative from Commissioner Sarnoff's Office, representative from Commissioner Spence-Jones' Office, and Carolina O. Garcia, Executive Director, LegalArt. RSVP by email.



Buena Vista Building in Miami Design District
180 N.E. 39th Street, Suite 225, Miami
305-804-3630




Opening of Inaugural Group Exhibition
Saturday
September 8
7 to 10 p.m.

"Ladies and Gentlemen" features the works by nine artists represented by Sacco Gallery - a cross section of emerging and mid-career European and American artists. The exhibition - primarily conceptual and process-based art - is presented through paintings, drawings, video and installation. Artists include Gema Alava-Crisostomo, Heiko Blankenstein, Tom Brydelsky, David Estes, Kevin H. Jones, Jane Morren, Maurizio Pellegrin, Sarah Trigg and Lee Walton. The Saturday opening coincides with the monthly Second Saturday Gallery Walks in Wynwood and the Design District. Meet several of the artists at the opening and enjoy bites from über-cool hot dog emporium, Dogma Grill. The exhibit can be viewed Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat 12-4 through November 10. Pictured: Lee Walton, "Relocating," 2007 Video.



Sacco Gallery
6444 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-754-2727




Art + Design Night, a Gallery Walk
Saturday
September 8
7 to 10 p.m.

This Saturday and every 2nd Saturday, Miami Design District hosts an evening of Art, Food and Fun! Stroll the District and enjoy inspiring art, music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Free valet parking available on N.E. 2nd Avenue between 39th and 40th Streets.



Miami Design District
N.E. 2nd Avenue between 39th & 40th Streets, Miami




Opening Reception of "Fire and Ice: Explorations in Color and Energy"
Saturday
September 8
7 to 10 p.m.

Miami artist Keith Smith is known for pouring, throwing and scraping the paint onto the canvas rather than traditionally applying it with a brush. He allows gravity, movement of the canvas, and the natural fluid properties of the paint to be his tool. On the rare occasion that he does use a brush, it barely touches the surface of the canvas. This is his technique. As for his style, Smith considers himself a colorist; an artist or designer who uses color in a special or skillful way. Color evokes a feeling or emotion within people. The exhibition will include paintings from Keith's recent series in which he is intently focusing on color and emotion felt through paint via the mixing of colors and varying texture and patterns. Exhibition on view at Lèche Vitrines Art Alliance through October 6.



Lèche Vitrines Art Alliance
3038 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
954-563-2993




Opening Reception for Diego Bianchi
Saturday
September 8
7 to 11 p.m.

Argentinean Diego Bianchi transforms the main room at Locust Projects (pictured) with his crazy, sprawling installations of discarded trash, household objects and mass media imagery so that it's thick with political undertones. Bianchi studied at the University of Buenos Aires and now shows with the Luis Adelantado Gallery in Miami and Spain. Also see Frankie Martin in the Project Room and a new mural by Bhakti Baxter. The exhibition is on view Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. until October 27.



Locust Projects
150 N.W. 23rd Street, Miami
305-576-8570




Juan Antonio de Dompablo Benefit Concert
Saturday
September 8
8 p.m.

Peruvian tenor Juan Antonio de Dompablo will perform in concert to benefit the Miami chapter of Asociación Emergencia Ayacucho. This nonprofit volunteer organization is dedicated to helping the underprivileged and orphaned children of Peru. Since 1985 it has helped build homes for children and provide social, educational and healthcare assistance aimed at helping child victims of terrorist violence - all through donations. Support this worthy cause and enjoy the music of de Dompablo who has performed many recitals, concerts, plays and operas in Peru and Italy. Tickets are $30.



Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables
305-661-9175




Opening Reception New Art: South Florida
Saturday
September 8
7 to 9 p.m.

On Saturday's Art and Design Gallery Night MOCA at Goldman Warehouse will feature an exhibition of works by the 14 recipients of the 2007 South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowships for Visual and Media Artists. The Consortium, an alliance of the arts councils of Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Martin Counties, awards fellowships at the $15,000 and $7,500 level. Several of the works on view are inspired by nature and South Florida's sub-tropical landscape, among them, Alexander Heria's poetic photographs of foliage, Katie Deits' examination of abstracted textures, and Teresa Diehl's large-scale installation that explores spiritual experiences and their relationships to natural environments. Leo Gullick takes colorful and highly composed photographs of his surroundings in Key West. Aerial views of wetlands comprise the subject matter of Walter Hnatysh's photographs, and the collaborative team, Scherer & Ouporov, investigate relationships between nature and language in their video work. Admission by donation.



MOCA at Goldman Warehouse
404 N.W. 26th Street, Wynwood
305-893-6211




Last Day to View "Miami Bungalows"
Sunday
September 9

It's your last opportunity to see "Miami Bungalows," an exhibition curated by Jose Vazquez, Miami Dade College professor of architecture, at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. The exhibit features drawings, photographs and models of this distinctive house style, which gained popularity with America's middle class during the early 20th century. Bungalows were particularly suitable for South Florida's subtropical climate because of their ample porches, wide eaves, use of local building materials and natural ventilation. Despite their practicality, bungalows are rapidly disappearing from the Miami landscape to make room for new developments. See the exhibition this week Mon-Sat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for non-members and free for HMSF members.



Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 W. Flagler Street, Downtown Miami
305-375-1492




Open Barre - "Dancer Journal" Program
Friday-Saturday
September 14-15
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

In these unique evenings of programming the Miami City Ballet will give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at some interesting topics related to the company. The company currently has three sets of siblings: two sisters, two brothers and a pair of twin sisters. In this edition of "Dancer's Journal," the theme is Dancer Siblings and audiences will hear from these talented dancers and also see them perform. In addition, the Company will show excerpts from "Rubies" the fiery section of George Balanchine's ballet "Jewels" (soon to be performed in full during Program I of MCB's repertory season). The evening includes an open bar reception in MCB's lobby from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and then the Open Barre performance and lecture from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.



Miami City Ballet
2200 Liberty Avenue, Miami Beach
305-929-7010




"Beat for Life" Benefit Concert
Saturday
September 15
beginning at 2 p.m.

Join hosts Mr. Entertainment and Sasha Weisfeld at Cinema Paradiso for an eclectic mix of musicians performing non-stop to raise funds for The Michael and Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center and Libby Baxter-Santos. Music inside from 2 to 6 p.m. will feature Los Diablos, The Bikes, Consider the Violet and Brian Franklin. Picking up the pace outside from 6 to midnight will be Holy Terrors, Hubert, Tongues of the Heartworm, Fantastic Amazing, Dooms de Pop, Zombies Organize and Dik Shuttle. Raffles and a silent auction will be ongoing throughout the event, and between 6:30 and 7 there will be a live auction. Tickets are $15 (cash or check) or $40 for VIP seating and two free drinks.



Cinema Paradiso
503 S.E. 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale
305-525-3456




"The Fantasticks"
Through September 15

Not many shows can boast the fact they hold the record for longest running musical, but "The Fantasticks" is just that kind of a phenomenon. Nearly half a century old and having been seen in over 12,000 productions worldwide, it is a classic coming-of-age story and a timeless celebration of love - first love, lost love and, ultimately, true love. At the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. With such treasured songs as "Try to Remember" and "Soon It's Gonna Rain," "The Fantasticks" promises to entertain and win you over. Performances at Jerry Herman Ring Theatre run from Weds - Sat at 8 p.m. and Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $8 to $20, and subscriptions for all shows are available.



Jerry Herman Ring Theatre
1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables
305-284-3355




"Il Barbiere di Siviglia" ("The Barber of Seville")
Saturday
September 15
8 p.m.

Miami Lyric Opera, under the direction of Italian tenor Raffaele Cardone, proudly presents "The Barber of Seville" in the intimate setting of the newly refurbished Colony Theater. This young opera company recruits established and emerging artists, offering performances with the best available voices in South Florida. Enjoy the music of genial Italian composer Gioacchino Rossini in one of the world's most popular operas. Tickets are $25 and $30, available through Ticketmaster, online and at the Colony Theater Box Office.



Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-297-3619




Art Classes at Deering Estate at Cutler
Beginning September 15

The Deering Estate at Cutler is sponsoring a series of art classes, including Introduction to Pastels (Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon), Introduction to Acrylics (Mondays 6 to 8 p.m.), and Oriental Brush Painting: the Art of SUMI-E (Saturdays beginning Sept 29 from 10 a.m. to noon). The Deering Estate at Cutler, historic home of avid arts enthusiast Charles Deering, offers opportunities for painters, photographers, sculptors, weavers, woodworkers, potters and other traditional American craftsmen to create and display their art in one of several studio spaces located in the Artist Village. Watch for information about October classes, including Photography, Clay Sculpting and a "Mandala" workshop. Each 6-week session is $150.



16701 S.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami
305-235-1668, Ext. 233


Call to Artists Deadline
September 31

Local artists ages 18 and over may apply to display their work in any medium at Coconut Grove's 3rd Annual Mad Hatter Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11. A $20 processing fee applies, and artists may submit their application (available at various Coconut Grove merchants) along with 3 jpg photos of their work on a CD. Selection is made through a "blind" jury process, and notice of acceptance will be sent between October 8 and 12. Call or e-mail for more information.



Mad Hatter Arts Festival
305-979-9534