NWSA Concert Choir Opening Performance
Friday
October 5 at 7 p.m.
Dr. Albert Clark (pictured), accompanied by Dr. Dan Sandlin, conducts the season opener of the New World School of the Arts Concert Choir with a journey through music history. Renaissance favorite Alma Remptoris Mater by Palestrina will set the mood as other notable pieces are introduced into the program. Roger Quilter's Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal, Handel's Let the Bright Seraphim, and Shenandoah arranged by James Erb take the audience full circle as they are introduced to 20th century melodies. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Trinity Cathedral
464 N.E. 16th Street, Downtown Miami
305-237-7855 (Music Hotline)
Gables Gallery Night
Friday
October 5
from 7 to 10 p.m.
Join the fun every first Friday when Gables Gallery Night attracts collectors and young professionals to the art galleries, sidewalk tapas bars, fine restaurants and clubs in safe, comfortable downtown Coral Gables. Whisked between galleries aboard free air-conditioned minibus limousines or the city's quaint trolleys, thousands of visitors join local residents at Greater Miami's liveliest monthly event. Enjoy complementary refreshments, stroll through exhibitions of contemporary and modern Latin American, North American, and European art, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, works on paper and photography, along with art books, in a downtown area chock full of fascinating boutiques. Top off your evening in one of Coral Gables' celebrated dining spots - all within easy walking distance! Click to view participating member galleries.
Participating Member Galleries
Coral Gables
305-444-4493
Art in the Park Concert Series
Friday
October 5 from 7 to 11 p.m.
Complementing the already popular Gallery Nights in Coral Gables, the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, in cooperation with the City of Coral Gables and local businesses, is sponsoring an exciting musical addition to the evening. At Ponce Circle Park there will be artists demonstrating their art forms and exhibiting their work. As for the musical entertainment - it's a musical mix-‘em-ups! Locos por Juana combine the sounds of Latin funk and Latin jazz with blends of cumbia, reggae and rumba. The Suenalo Sound System adds its rhythms of Western, Latin and Pan-African styles, and Lanzallamas Monofonica adds the percussion instruments of cajon, steel pan and timbalitos. Come out, see wonderful art and hear terrific sounds!
Ponce Circle Park
2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables
305-644-8888
Swim and Stone Fashionista Showcase
Friday
October 5 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Caught between a Rock and a Sexy Place... that's where you'll find yourself at this dazzling and racy runway show presented by IO Jewelry and Carolina Brasil Swimwear. Gorgeous semi-precious stone jewelry on beautiful bikini-clad models introduces their 2008 Swim and Stone Collection. From the mountains of Peru where precious stones reign to the beaches of Brazil where hot bikinis rule, this is a must-see show for Miami's urban and artsy social set! IO Jewelry's exquisite rare stones and precious metals, artistically fashioned into ornate necklaces, bangles, unique earrings and rings, complement the sensual designs, vibrant colors and soft fabrics that Carolina Brasil is known for. Complimentary delectable and adult elixirs will be served. Click to RSVP please! For more information about IO Jewelry visit www.io-jewelry.com; for Carolina Brasil Swimwear visit www.claudiasafronia.com.
Karu & Y
71 N.W. 14th Street, Miami
305-303-3378
Altar Egos/Mirror Images: A Workshop
Saturday
October 6 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Artists Dinorah Rodriguez and Michelle Weinberg teach the artistic and technical processes used by artist Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons. Her exhibition, "Everything is Separated by Water," is currently on view at the Bass Museum of Art. Using the terrain of the museum, courtyard, café, reflecting pool and park, participants will focus on ritual and identity to create altar-like arrangements with paint, fabric, braids, beads, twine and natural elements. A scanner, digital still and video cameras will be available to experiment with imaging. You can bring your own camera or laptop, as well as snapshots, costumes and any other objects of personal significance. Works will be produced and printed or transferred to flash drives to take home at the end of the workshop. This is open to adults and teens, novices and artists. Cost is $15.
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach
305-673-7530
"Home is Where the Art Is"
Saturday
October 6 at 7 p.m.
Art at St. Johns, known for its unique and diverse shows, previews the upcoming season with the one-night only showcase of talent. Hosted by Artistic Director David Kingery, enjoy performances by Julie Silvera, Jean Villamizar, Ray Yanez, Project Copernicus, Maria Letona, Kristen Fox, Jude Parry, David Vance, Charmille Walers, Eileen Faxas, Melissa Lesniak, Nydia Noriega, and a special presentation by The Children of the Montessori Academy and Pastor Melissa Pisco. Join the cast on the back patio for refreshments following the show. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors or if purchased online.
St. Johns on the Lake
4760 Pinetree Drive , Miami Beach
305-613-2325
Frost Concert Jazz Band
Saturday
October 6 at 8 p.m.
Grammy Award-winning composer and UM alumna Maria Schneider joins forces once again with her alma mater's Concert Jazz Band, conducted by Dante Luciani. Schneider's highly original music, often praised as "heart-stoppingly gorgeous" and "arresting," falls elegantly between avant-garde jazz and modern classical. Come experience Schneider's truly novel approach to big jazz band composition for the new century. Tickets for this Festival Miami concert range from $15 to $30. All seats are reserved.
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at UM
1314 Miller Road, Coral Gables
305-284-4940
"Petrouchka"
October 6 – 7
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, under the artistic direction of Vladimir Issaev, opens its season with Petrouchka set to music by Igor Stravinsky and book by A. Benois. Taking place at a Russian fair, the ballet's principal characters are three puppets: the Ballerina, Petrouchka and the Moor, all commanded by the Charlatan. Also on the program are "The Seasons," choreography by Issaev, music by Verdi, and the spectacular "Spring Waters," choreography by Asaf Messerer, music by Rachmaninoff. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Performances are Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
954-462-0222
A Minute of Your Time: On the Clock and Off the Walls
Wednesday
October 10 at 8 p.m.
Join Festival Miami for a fascinating evening of new and rather short music! The Frost Symphony Orchestra will premiere minute-long compositions by faculty composers, featuring the Florida premiere of expatriate composer Jerry Willingham's spatial composition, Locus, Loci, Logaoedic, as well as chamber music by Frost School faculty composers. This concert is free.
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at UM
1314 Miller Road, Coral Gables
305-284-4940
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
October 10 – 20
Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, is an unforgettable night of theater. Hypocrisy, greed and secret passions threaten to tear apart a wealthy but dysfunctional Mississippi family in this American masterpiece. Meet the larger-than-life characters of Maggie, "the cat," her alcoholic husband Brick, and the dominating family patriarch, Big Daddy. Performances at the Ring Theatre are Weds-Sat at 8 p.m. and matinees on Sat and Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16-18 regular admission, $14-16 for UM faculty, staff and alumni, and $6-8 for students. Season subscriptions and group rate tickets available.
Jerry Herman Ring Theatre at UM
1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables
305-284-3355 (Box Office)
"Behind Our Eyes" - An Art Exhibition
Thursday
October 11 at 4:30 p.m.
United Cerebral Palsy is hosting a reception and exhibition of works created by special needs children who attended the After School and Summer Programs of United Cerebral Palsy Broward County. Share the vision of these children and see some amazing art made by some very special children. Raffle drawings benefit UCP of Broward County. The event is free to all.
Arts & Cultural Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood
954-315-4057
Pip Brant Opening And Meryle Secrest Lecture
Friday
October 12 at 7 p.m.
A solo exhibition of Pip Brant's most recent work (2004-07) opens at the Frost Art Museum. Brant's fiber-based work, "The Flying Carpet and Other Reusables," on view through December 9, reflects today's political and social headlines. The opening reception begins at 7 p.m. The Steven & Dorothea Green Critics' Lecture Series presents famed biographer Meryle Secrest at 8 p.m. in the Green Library. Ms. Secrest has chronicled the lives of Salvador Dali, Frank Lloyd Wright and Leonard Bernstein, among others. Admission is free.
Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at FIU
11200 S.W. 8th Street, PC110, Miami
305-348-2254
Opening of "Scratching the Surface"
Saturday
October 13 from 7 to 10 p.m.
The artwork of NYC artist Carla E. Reyes, Miami artist Katiuska Gonzalez and Fort Lauderdale artist Lena Luckey will be on view at Leche-Vitrines Art Alliance through November 3rd. The 40 or so pieces by these 3 female artists range in size from 5" x 7" to 5' x 5'. Each artist explores different concepts and themes, but they all share the expression of their ideas through heavily textured and complex surfaces. Unconventional materials and earthy palettes evoke a deeper nature and result in work that appears organic and uncontrived. Meet all three artists at the reception.
Leche-Vitrines Art Alliance
Times Square Design Plaza, 3038 N. Federal Highway, 2nd Floor, Fort Lauderdale
954-563-2993
Drinks & Diversions
Saturday
October 13 from 7 to 11 p.m.
Belgian-born artist Caroline Geys, an innovative painter and illustrator, is the featured artist at Circa 28 in the Wynwood Art District. View her architecture-inspired mixed-media paintings, drawings and album covers, as well as a video montage produced by Mauro Comoli. Circa 28 "Drinks & Diversions" is curated and produced by Thinkking Media, Inc. Enjoy delectable edibles from the Secret Sandwich Co. until 8:30 and fine Italian Beer from 7 to 11 p.m., compliments of Peroni Italy. DJ and acoustic sets provided by Modernage. Ample free parking behind Circa 28.
Circa 28 Lounge & 2nd Floor Gallery Space
2826 N. Miami Avenue, Miami
305-722-1858
Dean's Concert: Shelton Berg and Frost Faculty Artists
Thursday
October 11 at 8 p.m.
Renowned pianist and new Dean of the Frost School, Shelton Berg, performs with the Bergonzi String Quartet, Ross Harbaugh, Craig Morris, Robert Weiner, Luciano Magnanini, Esther Jane Hardenburgh, Randall Dollahon, Gary Keller, and Don Coffman. Dean Berg celebrates the Frost faculty performing a wide spectrum of music from classical to jazz. Selections include works of Schumann, Poulenc, Piazzolla, Boling, Fauré, and the Great American Songbook. This Festival Miami presentation is sponsored in part by UM Citizens Board. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at UM
1314 Miller Road, Coral Gables
305-284-4940
Jewels - Miami City Ballet Program I
Friday-Sunday
October 12-14
Miami City Ballet opens its season with one of the most glamorous ballets ever created, "Jewels," choreographed by George Balanchine. The three-act ballet is set to music by three different composers: "Emeralds," distinctly French, with music by Gabriel Fauré; "Rubies," jazzy and American, set to Igor Stravinsky; and "Diamonds," imperial Russian, danced to Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky. The ballet was inspired by a jewelry collection at Van Cleef and Arpels in New York that piqued Balanchine's imagination. Opening Night is Friday at 8 p.m. with additional performances on Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 2 p.m. Individual tickets and 4-program and 2-program subscriptions are available. Pictured: Jennifer Kronenberg and Renato Penteado in Jewels. Photo by Joe Gato.
Carnival Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
877-929-7010 (Box Office)
Cash in Your Jewels
Saturday
October 13
Join Miami City Ballet's trendsetting group of arts and culture lovers, "MCB's Upper Room," for a brilliant performance of Jewels and a VIP Blingin' After Party right across the street from the Carnival Center. It's the perfect ending to a sparkling night of glamorous dance! Exclusive guest entry, two hours of complimentary cocktails and a chance to rock out with MCB dancers in a cool club. The performance begins at 8 p.m., the after-party at 10:30. Tickets are $75.
The Pawn Shop
1222 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Downtown Miamik
305-929-7000, Ext. 1446
"The Love of Three Oranges"
Through October 14
This beloved comedy, inspired by Prokofiev's Opera, has now been adapted for children. Appropriate for ages 6 and up, this story of the play follows a young prince, cursed by a wicked witch and forced to voyage into distant lands in search of three oranges, each of which contains a princess. By Carlos Gozzi, adaptation by Stephanie Ansin. PlayGround Theatre performances of "The Love of Three Oranges" continue through Sunday, October 14. See full schedule. Tickets are $15 each. Discounted group tickets available.
The Playground Theatre
9806 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
305-751-9550
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Thursday, October 4, 2007
Saturday, September 8, 2007
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
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
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