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  Last Updated: Friday, July 21, 2006  

Calendar 5/2 - 5/9   

Art

 

Opening Reception for Ed Paschke: Recent Works on Friday, May 3, 7:30 – 10 p.m.

at Fredric Snitzer Gallery, 3078 S.W. 38th  Court, Miami. Runs through May 31. Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 305-448-8976.

 

Lowe Art Museum presents Mario Algaze: Cuba 1999-2000 from Saturday, May 4 through September, 1. The exhibition features evocative photographic images of Cuba in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the island nation. Opening Reception on Thursday, May 9, 7 – 10 p.m. Museum is closed Mondays. University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-3535.

 

4 Painters: Claudia Scalise, Carolina Salazar, Mary Malm, Rebecca Devillasante at the Dorsch Gallery, 151 N.W. 24th St., Miami. Exhibition runs through May 4. 305-576-1278.

 

Exhibit Opening for a showcase of the designs for the artwork commissioned for the public spaces of the Performing Arts Center of Greater Miami. Tuesday, May 7 at 12 p.m. in the gallery located in the west lobby of the Stephen P. Clarke Building, 111 N.W. 1st St., Miami. Exhibit runs through July 3. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 305-375-4634.

 

The Wolfsonian-FIU presents an Exhibition Tour entitled Art and Design in the Modern Age on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-525-2632.

 

New World School of the Arts presents a Faculty Exhibition entitled Exploratory Paths from Thursday, May 9 through May 31. NWSA Gallery, 25 N.E. 2nd St., First Floor, Miami. 305-237-3135.

 

New Sculpture exhibition runs through May 13 at Adamar Fine Arts, 177 N.E. 39th St., Miami. Phone: 305-576-1355.

 

Alberto Rizzo: Forty Years of Photography on view through May 18 at Daniel Azoulay Gallery, 3900 A N.E. 1st Ave., Miami. 305-576-1977.

 

The group show Fleeting Moments an installation of painting, performance, photography, sculpture and tableaux runs through May 18 at The Green Door, 212 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Show. 305-377-3467.

 

Introducing New Talent exhibition runs from through May 18 at the Barbara Gillman Gallery, 5582 N.E. 4th Ct., Miami. Phone: 305-759-9155.

 

Carol Schille’s A Flag Is exhibit will be displayed until May 24 at the Bettcher Gallery, 5582 NE Fourth Court, Miami.  Phone: 305-756-7556.

 

The New Gallery presents its Beauty Salon Exhibition until May 24 at the University of Miami, 1300 Campo Sano Dr., Coral Gables. Phone: 305-284-2792.

 

ArtCenter/South Florida presents an exhibition featuring works of four New Juried Artists: Franklin Einspruch, Mark Osterman, Evelyn Posada and Frank Wick runs through May, 26. 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-538-7887.

 

Pablo Cano (Exhibition and Performances) at MoCA, takes place through May 31. Artist Pablo Cano creates magical marionettes from a vast array of discarded objects, and his annual performances routinely attract standing room only audiences. Cano’s new production is based on John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. Call 305-893-6211 for performance dates and times.

 

MAM presents Matta in America: Paintings and Drawings of the 1940s, an exploration of the work of the Chilean-born artist Roberto Matta who influenced the development of abstract expressionism in the U.S. Through June 2 at Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Phone: 305-375-3000.

 

The Lowe Art Museum presents Andrew Morgan: Paintings of the 90s and the University of Miami Student/ M.F.A. Exhibit. Through June 2. University of Miami, 1301 Sanford Dr., Coral Gables. Phone: 305-284-3603.

 

Tomas Kubik exhibition runs through June 6 at Designlab.Miami, 4242 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-571-9855.

 

The Carlos De Villasante exhibition, A Petition of Sorts runs through June 8 at the Dorsch Gallery, 151 N.W. 24th St., Miami. 305-576-1278.

 

 

Miami-Dade Community College: Frances Wolfson Gallery presents Salvatore La Rosa & Rafael Salazar: Ome Sweet Ome. Runs through June 14 at the Wolfson Campus, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-237-3278.

 

The painting exhibition Moises Finale: Cuba-Paris-Miami runs through June 15 at Silvana Facchini  Gallery, 35 N.E. 38 St., Miami.. 305-576-4454.

 

The Miami-Dade Public Library System: Coral Gables Sub-regional Library presents Dorothy Greene: Florida Flora Watercolors until June 15. Located at 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables. Phone: 305-442-8706.

 

Designlab.miami presents the first U.S. exhibition of Czech painter Tomas Kubik. Kubik melds Renaissance techniques and contemporary subject matter to produce meticulously rendered figurative imagery with an edge. Through June 6. 4242 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami. 305-571-9855.

 

The Miami-Dade Public Library System: West Dade Regional Library presents Cuban Independence: Photographs from the 1960s Freedom Tower Processing until June 26 at 9445 Coral Way. Phone: 305-553-1134.

 

MoCA presents Salvador Dali: Dream of Venus. This scholarly exhibition, which includes paintings, drawings, manipulated photography, and documentary photographs along with archival documents, re-creates one of the earliest full-scale installations and multi-media works. Exhibit runs through June 30. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. Phone: 305-893-6211.

 

Jack Pierson at MoCA, until June 30. One of the most intriguing artists to emerge in the 1990s, Jack Pierson has received critical acclaim for surveys of his work in a variety of media including paintings, photography, tableaux and sculpture. Among the works on view will be Pierson’s 1966 neon sign work Paradise Lights. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. Phone: 305-893-6211.

 

The Jewish Museum of Florida presents The Exodus Story Through Haggadot. Exhibition runs through September 5 at 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-5044.

 

The Wolfsinian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Art and Design in the Modern Age: Selections from the Wolfsonian-FIU Collection. Ongoing, new objects on view. 305-531-1001.

 

Clubs

 

Bash: Lives again. High-energy, sophisticated Euro-Latin. Mondays: Gay night. Thursdays: DJ J.P. Rigaud spins house. Fridays: Eurolatin with DJ Abel Ramos. Saturdays: DJ Stephan M. 655 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-2274.

 

B.E.D.: Party like the ancient Romans – in bed. Wednesdays: Night in Bed with host Michael Capponni and DJ Lippy. 929 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-9070.

 

Billboard Live:  Hi-tech venue for local & national acts. Fridays: All Star Party with DJs Mark Leventhal and Irie. Saturdays: DJs Edgar V., Jojo Odyssey and Gor-D play deep house. 1500 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-2251.

 

Blue:  Laid-back vibes. DJs and live music. Sundays: DJ Patrick Green spins house. 222 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-534-1009.

 

Breez: Restaurant and lounge downstairs from Billboard Live with DJs on Friday & Saturday nights. 1500 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-2251.

 

Club Deep: Dance atop a huge aquarium. Sundays: Power 96 live broadcast with DJs Zog and the Babalu Bad Boyz. 621 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-1509.

 

crobar: Hip Chicago South at Cameo Theatre. Thursdays: Hip-hop with DJs Ruckus and Mr. Mauricio, DJ Juan Mejia spins house. 1445 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-5027.

 

Frankie & Johnny: New club with stage shows and dance room. Thursdays: Adreniline, high energy music by DJ Mika. 1766 Bay Road, Miami Beach. 305-695-0000.

 

Goddess: Elegant decadence against Kama Sutra backdrop. Saturdays: DJ Sammy O. 681 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-720-8007.

 

Honey: New in spot. Thursdays: DJ Shawn Rudnick spins vintage vinyl. Fridays: Moonshine. 645 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-2356.

 

Jazid: Live jazz, blues, funk & R&B seven nights a week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sundays: Jazid resident DJ 2Much. 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-9372.

 

Level: Upscale, multiple dance floors, international DJs. Thursdays: DJ Lazaro Leon. Saturdays: DJs George Acosta and Ariel Baund. 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-1525.

 

Liquid: Bi-level, chic VIP Room. Thursdays: International Euro Night with DJ Alejandro Lazardi. 1532 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-9411.

 

Lola: Sophisticated spot for tunes and talk. Thursdays: Run Lola Run, a collaborative multi-media and art showcase featuring live musicians, vocalists and resident DJ Rob Roa. 247 23rd St., Miami Beach. 305-695-8697.

 

Mynt: Hip Lounge, posh drinks. Thursdays – Saturdays: House Party. 1921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-276-6131.

 

Nikki Beach Club: Exclusive Euro-hip beachfront hangout. Sundays: St. Tropez Party with DJ JP Rigaud. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1231.

 

Opium Garden: Open-air SoBe restaurant and lounge with Asian theme. Saturdays: Shag featuring DJ Mr. Mauricio. Sundays: Ritual with DJ Mark Leventhal. 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305531-5535.

 

Pearl Champagne Lounge: Bubbly, DJ’s and live entertainment on Fridays & Saturdays. At Penrod’s Beach Club, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111.

 

Rain: New dance club, eclectic mix of music. Tuesdays: Home Cooking with DJs Mr. Mauricio and Rad. 323 23rd St., Miami Beach. 786-295-9540.

 

Rumi: Unique music, fashionable mixed crowd. Wednesdays: World Music. 330 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-672-4353.

 

Spin: Dance club’s specialty is house. Sundays: Sureshot Sundays with DJs Mark Ronson, Tom Laroc, Rad & Mr. Mauricio. 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-2800.

 

Studio: Jam with the band at “The Biggest Karaoke Club in the World.” At the Shelbourne Beach Resort, 1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-695-1770.

 

Surface Nightclub: Wide array of sounds from reggae to trance. Fridays: House with DJ Garfield. 409 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-695-0920.

 

Tantra: Themed events the specialty at this upscale hangout restaurant. Sundays: Enjoy with DJ Mr. Mauricio. 1445 Pennsylvania Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-4765.

 

Tobacco Road: “The oldest bar in Miami.” Mondays: Blues band Iko Iko (unplugged). Wednesday, March 27: Mark Krumich’s Jazz Jam. 626 South Miami Ave., Miami. 305-374-1198.

 

Touch: Belly and flamenco dancers, local DJs. Thursdays: DJs Nemo, Mandy Romao and Dustin Drews. 910 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-532-8003.

 

Townhouse: Cool, cheap chill-out pad with lounge. Mondays: Monday Mood Swings – live music. Thursdays: BondGirl – live DJs. 150 20th St., Miami Beach. 305-534-3800.

 

Twist: Mucho popular gay club. Mondays: Pop Rocks! With DJ Gerson. 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-9478.

 

W6 Lounge: Intimate NYC-style music lounge. Sundays: The Path Sessions with DJ Patrick Green (house and garage). 619 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-4445.

 

 

Dance

 

Performing Arts Network (PAN) presents An Evening of Mixed Ability and Contemporary Dance featuring works by choreographers Joan Barett, Elesa Valbuena and Karen Peterson on Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. At PAN, 13126 West Dixie Hwy., North Miami. 305-899-7730.

 

The Isadora Dance Ensemble directed by Andrea Seidel will perform in concert on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at Performing Arts Network (PAN), 13126 West Dixie Hwy., North Miami. 305-899-7730.

 

As part of 2nd Thursdays, Momentum Dance Company will perform its children’s program Goldilocks and the Three Bears on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at North Shore Community Center Bandshell, Collins Ave. at 72nd St., Miami Beach. Afterwards, the company will invite all youngsters in the audience to participate in a Movement Workshop. FREE. 305-858-7002.

 

Maximum Dance Company presents its Season Finale on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. in Downtown Miami. Celebrate the dance company’s fifth anniversary with the world premiere of Spectrum inspired by the music, compositions, and poetry of Pink Floyd. At the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. For additional information, call 305-259-9775.

 

 

Festivals & Parties

 

Experience the culture of Colombia at Serenata Colombiana on Saturday, May 4, 4 – 10 p.m. Musical guests include Los Tri-o, Yolanda Rayo, Maria Isabel Saavedra and many others. Enjoy Colombian foods, arts and crafts. Bayfront Park Amphitheater, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-594-3677.

 

5/5 @ 5. On Sunday, May 5 at 5 p.m., Maximum Dance Company will celebrate its fifth anniversary at the Wolfsonian- FIU Museum, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach with a birthday bash featuring gourmet foods, live entertainment, open bar and silent auction. Also featured will be Food Network celebrity chef Michele Bernstein of Azul, who will be preparing foods at the event. $150. Call 305-259-9775 to RSVP.

 

Africando Arts and Cultural Festival highlights African influence throughout the world by showcasing African and Caribbean music, dancers, storytellers, and art exhibits.

Bay Front Park, 301 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Saturday, May 11& Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call 305- 474-6826 for more information.

 

The 70’s are back for one night only. Boogie over to the far out Miami Beach Botanical Garden for Friday Night Fever, a dyn-o-mite disco party. Friday, May 10, 8 p.m. to midnight. “Best Disco Outfit” contest with “Mr. Nightlife” Tony Miros, 70s memorabilia Silent Auction, open bar and 70s style munchies. $40. 2100 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach (behind City Hall).

 

 

Film

 

As part of its May Noir New York Film Series, the Wolfsonian-FIU is screening Lowell Thomas Remembers: 1945, made up of newsreel footage of that year’s major events, and House on 92nd Street, a film about Nazi spies in America during World War II. Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. FREE, but seating is limited. RSVP: 305-535-2645.

 

The Fourth Annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, running through May 5, will hold all its screenings at the Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, with the exception of the closing night film, which take place at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 East Flagler Street downtown. Tickets are available from the venue box offices or from Ticketmaster. General prices are $11 per ticket, excluding special events; ask for details. For more information call the MGLFF at (305) 534-9924 or visit the web site at www.miamigaylesbianfilm.com.

 

Sexto Sentido (Sixth Sense) will be screened as part of the Fourth Annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. A film about young Nicaraguans, Sexto Sentido is described as “Dawson’s Creek meets Friends meets Brazilian soap opera.” 305-534-9924.

 

Former CNN anchor and correspondent Dan Hackel will host the Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archive’s 14th Annual Film and Video Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 7 beginning at 7 p.m. Distinguished films and videos made in or about Florida will be honored. At the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. FREE, $10 suggested donation. Reservations are required for the awards ceremony. 305-375-1505.

 

African Visions 2002, the Film Festival at Africando presents Invisible Mask, a 3D animated short from Nigeria and A Great and Mighty Walk, a feature film on historian John Henrik Clarke narrated and produced by actor Wesley Snipes. Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at Miami-Dade Community College, Wolfson Campus, Room 1101, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami. For more info, visit www.medialace.com.   

 

African Visions 2002, the Film Festival at Africando presents Rooted, an animated short from Nigeria and The Language You Cry In, which traces a Southern folk song back to its roots in West Africa. Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at Hotel Intercontinental Auditorium, Biscayne Blvd. & S.E. 2nd St., Miami. For more info, visit www.medialace.com

 

As part of its May Noir New York Film Series, the Wolfsonian-FIU is screening Lowell Thomas Remembers: 1946, made up of newsreel footage of that year’s major events, and Crack Up, the unusual story of a drunken New York art lecturer who uncovers a massive art forgery plot. Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. FREE, but seating is limited. RSVP: 305-535-2645.

 

African Visions 2002, the Film Festival at Africando presents The Girl Who Sold the Sun, an inspirational tale from Senegal by Djbril Diop Mambety, one of Africa’s most renowned filmmakers. Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. at Hotel Intercontinental Auditorium, Biscayne Blvd. & S.E. 2nd St., Miami. For more info, visit www.medialace.com

 

 

Music

 

Riuniti Opera presents With a Latin Feel on Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m., including music of composers Rodrigo, Obradors Sanchez de Fuentes and a premiere of songs by William Dawson at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

 

The Louis Scherr Quartet featuring Brenda Alford will perform on Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4 at 10 p.m. Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-534-3600.

 

Zakir Hussain in Masters of Percussion on Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. 305-374-2444.

 

The Wallflower Gallery hosts a World Music Party featuring Eduardo Andres y Exclusiva and Erick Gabriel on Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. 10 N.E. 3rd St., Miami. 305-579-0069.

 

The Wallflower Gallery hosts a Musical Party featuring local performers The Perfect Candidates and Pete Masitti on Friday, May 3 at 10:30 p.m. 10 N.E. 3rd St., Miami. 305-579-0069.

 

Civic Chorale of Greater Miami presents its Alumni Celebration Concert featuring musical selections including Britten’s Hymn to St. Peter and excerpts from Orff’s Carmina Burana. Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables. 305-661-2609.

 

Miami Light Project presents Happiness, a new multi-media solo work by renowned performance artist Laurie Anderson. Happiness looks at contemporary culture via stories, electronic sounds and images, songs, and acoustic instruments. Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. at the Gusman Center, 174 Flagler St., Miami. 305-576-4350.

 

The Wallflower Gallery hosts The Songwriter’s Series featuring Zach Ziskin, Eric Knight and Mickey Zetts on Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. 10 N.E. 3rd St., Miami. 305-579-0069.

 

The Wallflower Gallery hosts a World Music Party featuring local performers Jean P. Jam and Zac on Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 p.m. 10 N.E. 3rd St., Miami. 305-579-0069.

 

As part of Mainly Mozart Festival IX, the Bergonzi String Quartet will perform on Sunday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Omni Colonnade Hotel, 180 Aragon, Coral Gables. Program includes string quartets by Mozart, Beethoven and Dvorak. 305-444-4755.

 

Soprano Sarah Coburn appears as Norina in Florida Grand Opera’s production of Donizetti’s comic masterpiece Don Pasquale. May 8, 11, 14 & 17 at 8 p.m., May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami. May 23 & 25 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 305-854-7890.

 

The Greater Miami Youth Symphony Chamber Ensemble will perform on Thursday, May 9 as part of an Exhibition Opening of works by high school art students. Opening: 6 – 9 p.m.; Concert: 7 p.m., at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530.

 

The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents Stars of the Next Generation, a music concert featuring performers who trained at the center on Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. 6161 N.W. 22nd Ave., Miami. 305-638-6771.

 

 

Sports & Athletics

 

 

Join more than 20,000 participants from over 640 companies for the MOS Imaging Systems Corporate Run, “Miami’s largest office party.” 3 miles starting at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami to promote health and fitness in the workplace. Thursday, May 2 at 6:45 p.m. Proceeds to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Various sign-up packages: 305-666-7223.

 

 

Theater

 

Back by popular demand after successful runs in New York, Los Angeles and, most recently, at the Coconut Grove Playhouse: Metrano’s Accidental Comedy, a funny and moving one man show starring actor/comedian Art Metrano based on his life and his experiences as a spinal chord injured person. Directed by Joe Bologna. Thursday, May 2 through May 26 at Hollywood Playhouse, 2640 Washington St., Hollywood. 954-922-0404.

 

DulceArt Theatre Company presents Total Request Line a contemporary coming of age comedy dealing with themes of gay identity, drugs and suicide on Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4 at 8 p.m. at Performance Space, 1165 S.W. 6th St., Miami. 305-441-2578.

 

GableStage at the Biltmore presents A Lesson Before Dying by Romulus Linney. Based upon the book by Ernest Gaines, the play depicts a search for grace and dignity in Louisiana in 1948 when an innocent young black man is being executed. Directed by Joseph Adler. Through May 12 at GableStage, 1200 Anastasia, Coral Gables. Call 305-445-1119 for show times and tickets.

 

Miami Light Project presents A Mad Cat Production of Shoot, an intense drama by David Cirone about three teenage girls who plot sinister revenge against their teacher in a small southern high school. Thursdays – Saturdays at 8 p.m., through May 18. Special Performance: Monday, May 13. At the Light Box, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-576-6377.

 

Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theatre Company now appears every Saturday at 11 p.m. at New Theatre, 4120 Laguna St., Coral Gables. Reservations & travel directions: 305-461-1161.

 

Actors’ Playhouse presents Anthony Shaffer’s intriguing whodunit Murderer. Runs through May 26. Wednesdays – Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. At the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.

 

Broward Stage Door Theatre presents Rodgers & Hart: A Musical Celebration. Through May 26. 8036 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. 954-344-7765.

 

Actors Playhouse presents Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, a musical for young audiences. Through June 8 at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.

 

The Broward Stage Door Theatre Co. presents Our Sinatra, a celebration of the music associated with Ol’ Blue Eyes featuring the New York cast performing over 50 Sinatra classics. Through June 23 at the 26th Street Theatre, 1444 N.E. 26th St., Wilton Manors. 954-344-7765.

 

Society, Charity & Fashion

 

Shoppers are invited to GBS South Beach, 1621 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, for complimentary style consultations and demonstrations by one of four stylists from Sebastion/ Trucco on Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Product giveaways and raffles throughout the day. Appointments are advised. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 305-532-4074.

 

The Cancer Lifeline, the official charitable organization supporting cancer research and treatment at Mount Sinai & Miami Heart, is hosting its annual “Spring Fling” Luncheon & Boutique Sale on Tuesday, May 7 at the Radisson Deauville Resort, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. The boutique shopping begins at 10:30 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m., with a break from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. for the luncheon. Price per person for the luncheon and shopping is $50. Reservations and tickets: 305-674-2777.  

 

 

Misc.

 

Flamingo Toastmasters, the Miami Beach chapter of Toastmasters International, invites you to practice and polish your communication, presentation and leadership skills in a supportive learning environment of accomplished speakers on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. Next meeting is Thursday, May 2, 6 – 8 p.m. Miami Beach City Hall, ground floor, 1700 Convention Center Dr. Call 305-695-8293 for info.

 

Coral Gables Gallery Night on Friday, May 3. Enjoy a free walking and shuttle-bus tours of many of the areas art galleries during this monthly event in Downtown Coral Gables.  For additional information, call 305-444-4493.

 

A colorful Fine Art & Flower Market is held every Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. until dusk at Ocean Steps, 15th St. & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Underground parking available for market patrons. 305-531-0038.

 

Metro Zoo presents Fourth Annual Big Bug Out, a display of an amazing variety of insects – exotic and native, live and mounted. Learn the importance of insects and taste gourmet snacks made with insects [!] on Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5. Miami Metro Zoo, 12400 SW 152nd St. 305- 255-5551.

 

The Miami Design Preservation League holds its Annual Meeting on Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m. Guest speaker Miami Beach Mayor David Dermer will present “The State of the City and Historic Preservation” and MDPL Chairman Michael Kinerk will provide an update of efforts to preserve MiMo architecture. MDPL Center and Art Deco Museum, 1001 Ocean Drive. FREE and open to the public. 305-672-2014.

 

The City of Miami Beach, Art Deco district invites you to Arts Beach 2nd Thursday. Enjoy a free citywide open house on Thursday, May 9.  Take the opportunity to explore the plethora of cultural and art institutions located in Miami Beach. For more information, call 305-673-7500.

 

The Miami Design Preservation League will host a Workshop on the artistry of Bakelite jewelry of the Art Deco era with jewelry designer Iris Chase on Thursday, May 9 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the MDPL Center and Art Deco Museum, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. FREE. 305-672-2014.

 

The 2002 Miami International Wine Fair brings together wine producers, distributors, retailers and connoisseurs for educational seminars, business meetings and tastings open to the public. Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12 at the Radisson Mart Plaza Convention Center, 711 N.W. 72nd Ave., Miami. For complete information visit www.miamiwinefair.com.

 

 

   
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