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  Last Updated: Friday, July 21, 2006  

Calendar  10-16 

Art

 

Exhibition Tour: Explore strategies of persuasion in Weapons of Mass Dissemination with a museum guide on Thursday, October 16 at 6 p.m. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2632.

 

Opening Reception for Poemas… Oil on Canvas, an exhibition of works by Cuban painter Julio Martilla, on Thursday, October 16 from 7:30 p.m. at TASd Gallery, 2 N.E. 40th St., Suite 202, Miami. 305-576-7150.

 

Opening Reception on Friday, October 17 at 7 p.m. for Foreign Exchange, current works by Hans Feyerabend, at Alliance Française de Miami, 1414 Coral Way, Miami. 305-859-8760. Runs through November 12.

 

Opening Reception for the photographic exhibition by Ali, Unidentified Objects, on Friday, October 17, 8 – 10 p.m. at CW Gallery, 1766 Bay Rd. (above Jade Lounge), Miami Beach. 3305-576-0682. Runs through November 15.

 

Bakehouse Art Complex’s All Members Show runs through October 18. 561 N.W. 32nd St., Miami. 305-576-2828.

 

Opening Reception for The Passage (Black Happiness), an invitational group exhibition featuring photographs and videos, on Saturday, October 18, 7 – 10 p.m. at Daniel Azoulay Gallery, 3900 A N.E. 1st Ave., Miami. 305-576-1977. Runs through November 1.

 

Opening Reception for Quasi Fantastici/Almost Fantastic, a solo exhibition of drawings by Italian artist Sophie Mondini, on Saturday, October 18, 7 – 10 p.m. at Societa Dante Alighieri, Italian Cultural Center, 800 Douglas Rd., Ste. 140, Coral Gables. 305-448-9065. Runs through November 29.

 

The group show Out of Nature runs through October 19 at ArtCenter/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-674-8278.

 

Recent Work by Colombian painter and sculptor Julio Puerto on display through October 19 at Portobello Ristorante, 2841 Coral Way, Miami. 305-445-0093.

 

A solo exhibition of photography and projection pieces by Meg Pukel runs through October 20 at Damien B. Contemporary Art Center, 282 N.W. 36th St., Miami. 305-244-6224.

 

Spirit of the Diaspora featuring artists Jean Chaing, Gail Ruiz and Marianna Valdez runs through October 21 at Diaspora Vibe Gallery, 3938 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-573-40446.

 

The Florence Kaufman exhibit, Personal Gardens, runs through October 21 at DOT Fifty-One Happenings, 51 N.W. 36th St., Miami. 305-573-9994.

 

An exhibition of sculptures by Jane Manus runs through October 22 at Art+ Fine Art Gallery, 358 San Lorenzo Ave. #3020, Coral Gables. 786-497-1111.

 

Exhibition Tour: Explore strategies of persuasion in Weapons of Mass Dissemination with a museum guide on Thursday, October 23 at 6 p.m. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2632.

 

New Work: Cildo Meireles is a room-size environment by the Brazilian artist on view through October 26 at Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.

 

New Works – Color Rhythms by Carol Fryd runs through October 29 at Pesqueira Gallery, 10 N.E. 40th St., Miami. 305-571-8383.

 

France Via Española Way, an exhibit of watercolors by Michel Billardon and Roger Lentz, runs through October 30 at Española Way Gallery, 428 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-531-0038.

 

Andre Gabb’s photographic exhibition Concubines and Icons runs through October 31 at The Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-673-4567.

 

Plugged In: New and Electronic Art runs through October 31 at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-921-3274.

 

Art Fusion featuring works by William Braemer (Cuba) and Carla Fache (Chile) runs through October 31 at Art Fusion Gallery, 1 N.E. 40th St., Miami. 305-573-5730.

 

The Land Through a Lens, featuring works by the giants of early and modern photography, runs through October 31 at The Art Museum at FIU, PC 110, University Park, S.W. 107th Ave. & S.W. 8th St., Miami. FREE. 305-348-2890.

 

Urban Architecture, a collaborative exhibition of artists celebrating architecture runs through November 3 at Artopia Galleries and Studios, 2200 N.W. 2nd Ave., Miami. 786-554-8516.

 

I Sing the Body Electric, paintings by Claudia Scalise, Vault by Maria-Jose Arjona, and the group exhibition, Bleu Show, run through November 6 at The Dorsch Gallery, 151 N.W. 24th St., Miami. 305-576-1278.

 

A Ceramic Continuum: Fifty Years of the Archie Bray Influence and Rebecca Hutchinson: Connected, a site-specific installation runs through November 9

at the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables.

 

A site-specific installation by Haitian artist Mario Benjamin will be on view through November 9 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.

 

Everyday Feels Like Sunday featuring works by Ester Partegas and Leyden Rodriguez-Cassanova Runs through November 15 at Casas Reigner Gallery, 25 N.E. 39th St., Miami. 305-573-8242.

 

Visual Poetics: Art and the Word features works by artists focusing on the interaction of words and images. Runs through November 16 at the Miami Art Museum (MAM), 101 West Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.

 

Roberto Juarez: A Sense of Place featuring mostly large-scale paintings runs through November 16 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.

 

American Short Stories: Saul Steinberg/Raymond Pettibon runs through November 16 at Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211.

 

The group show Working Identity and Abstractions by Pablo Hernan Cortes run through November 18 at Marina Kessler Gallery, 2628 N.W. 2nd Ave., Miami. 305-573-6006.

 

Rendez-vous, an exhibition featuring 11 emerging and mid-career artists from Europe, runs through November 22 at Art Vitam, 3452 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-571-8342.

 

El Viaje, a visual chronicle of the Latin American Jews who settled in Florida, runs through November 22 at the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044.

 

Restos y Pasiones (Remains and Passions), oil on canvas works by Cuban painter Andres Vidal, runs through November 22 at Fraga Fine Arts, 1654 S.W. 8th St., Miami. 305-642-8585.

 

Max Gallery presents the group show Blue Balls through November 22. 7846 N.W. 57th St., Miami. 305-994-7909.

 

Assignment Miami: News Photographers runs through January 18, 2004 at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492.

 

Weapons of Mass Dissemination, an exhibition showcasing political propaganda from the U.S. and Europe, runs through March 21 at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001.

 

Works by Beatricia Sagar, Bruce Tolman, Jason Hedges, Luciana Abait and Robert Flynn are part of the permanent exhibition on display at Colonial Bank’s South Beach Branch at 1691 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-5161.

 

Alexander Gore Art Gallery features original oil on canvas and paper works. 1501 Collins Ave., Ste. 205, Miami Beach. Ongoing. 305-672-8454.

 

The Wolfsonian-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

 

Automatic Slims: No cover, No VIP, no bull$%*. Thursdays: Ladies’ Night with DJ Sweet Peach. Fridays & Saturdays: DJ Shannon. Tuesdays: Doublewide Tuesdays with DJ Mark Leventhal. 1216 Washington Street, Miami Beach. 305-695-0795.

 

Bash:  Lives again. High-energy, sophisticated Euro-Latin. Wednesdays: House Wednesday Dance to House classics. Fridays: House Party features DJ Niko spinning sexy house and Patio International Sounds w/resident DJ Patrick. International Night with DJ Patrick Mohr spinning international grooves. 655 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.  305-538-2274.

 

Barcode: Lounge upstairs in the VIP suite, fine cuisine in the dining room. Fridays: The Brass King “The Rare Grooves Selector” spins the smoothest in House, R&B, Rare Grooves and Acid Jazz. Sundays: Indigo Soul hosted by Demas of “The Funk Jazz Lounge” on HOT 105 FM. 1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-534-1711.

 

B.E.D.: Party like the ancient Romans – in bed.  Monday: Secret Society with DJ Radamas. Tuesdays: Between The Sheets Local DJs spin lounge and move into deep house. Thursdays: Erotica Dinner Theatre – special aphrodisiac menu with fetish cabaret dinner theatre performances and sexy lounge music. 929 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.  305-532-9070.

 

Blue:  Laid-back vibes. DJs and live music. Mondays: Crescent Mondays with DJ/Percussionist Stingray and host Fernando. Tuesdays: DHM presents Double Jointed with DJ’s Stephen, Edwin & Omar, aka DHM. Sundays: Respect, with DJ Chucky Brown spinning old school. 222 Española Way, Miami Beach. 305-534-1009.

 

Clevelander: Hotel’s pool a popular hangout. Saturdays: Splash Saturdays, long-running pool party with DJs, dancers and hard body contests, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Happy Hour from 9 pm to 5 pm every day. 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3485.

 

Club Deep:  Dance atop a huge aquarium.  Fridays: Ladies Night hosted by Power 96’s Jason the Minimixx with DJ DEF. SaturdaysForbidden with DJ Pool, Jason DeepSundays: Sunday Night Power Party, “Power 96 Live Broadcast” with DJs Zog and Jason Deep. Discounted drinks. 621 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-1509.

 

crobar: Hip Chicago South at Cameo Theatre. Mondays: Back Door Bamby featuring DJs Shannon and Gigi. Thursdays: The Show hosted by SMAC Entertainment with DJs E.J. Martinez and DJ Irie. Saturday: DJ Cedric Gervais. 1445 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-5027.

 

Deco Lounge: DJs and cabaret-style entertainment in the National Hotel. Fridays: After 5, DJ Carlos Fusaro spins until 12:30 a.m. 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-532-2311. 

 

Exile: 12,000 square foot nightclub with a huge dance floor and stage and state-of-the-art light and sound. Saturdays: After Hours – doors open at 5 a.m. with resident DJ’s Gio & Carlos Martin. 90 N.E. 11th St., Downtown Miami. 305-374-0781.
 

Gil’s Café:  North Beach Tropic-themed nightclub. Wednesdays: New World Improv Night. Thursdays: Live jazz, R&B, reggae at 9 p.m. Fridays: The Reggae Music Sanctuary, trip-hop and reggae roots music with guest DJs, percussionists and dancers. 216 71st Street, Miami Beach. 305-867-0779.

 

Goddess: Elegant decadence against a Kama Sutra backdrop. Thursdays: Underground with DJs Sammy O, Craig Demo, guest DJs. Fridays: Meltdown Fridays features Hip-Hop, Latin, Reggae. Saturdays: Savvy Saturdays with DJ L Smooth plus Whole 9 Inc. 681 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-720-8007.

 

Honey: Relaxed house. Thursdays: Vintage Vinyl with DJ Ames Dean. Saturdays: Sexy Saturdays with DJ Nikko playing Latin Rock, Spanish, funk, R&B and house. 645 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-2356.

 

Jade: Three very different rooms. Mondays: Martini Manicure Mondays with Aire Spa.  Thursdays: Vive International. Saturdays: Union with deep house, urban fusion, Asian electronica. 18th St. & Bay Road, Miami Beach. 305-695-0000. 

 

Jazid:  Live jazz, blues, funk & R&B seven nights a week. Tuesdays: Jazz Jazz Jazz with Joy Francis. Wednesdays: Get your Samba on. Thursdays: Motown with Bobby Stringer. Doors open 9 p.m. 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-9372.

 

Level: Upscale, multiple dance floors, international DJs. Mondays: Schitzint – Hip-hop Night with DJ Epps and Camilo Doors. Thursday: Guest DJs in the Blue Room. Wednesdays: Takeover hip-hop party with DJs Camilo, Epps, and Carl Blaze. 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.  305-532-1525.

 

Lime Bar: Lime-colored, sexy ambiance. Thursdays: Thomas Penton, Joseph Anthony, Austin Leeds, and Erick Kitel. No cover 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Fridays: Something Different with DJ Oscar Fonseca. Sundays: Miami Underground Movement (12 p.m.) with DJ’s Black and Maurizio Erre. 1771 West Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-534-9975.

 

Mango’s: Popular party place features Latin continental cuisine and dancing to live house bands Exito, Innasense, Latin Connection and Collage. 900 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.  305-673-4422.

 

Mynt: Hip Lounge, posh drinks. Thursdays: Classic house with DJ Paolo AlbertoniFridays & Saturdays: The Grand Lounge with DJs K2, Chicco Secci. 1921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.  305-276-6131.

 

Nerve: Cool newer club. Tuesdays: Coyote Ugly features the “down and dirty, wild and fun” “coyotes” pouring drinks and “overflowing with attitude.” Open bar 10 – 11 p.m. “Drink sexy, erotic, body shots off the coyotes.” Sundays: Hip-Hop. 247 23rd St., Miami Beach. 305-695-8697.

 

Nikki Beach: Exclusive Euro-hip beachfront hangout. Fridays: Cream & Sugar with Tommy Pooch. Saturdays: Face Party presented by Eric Omores. Sundays: Indio Loco Party with DJs Holze, Scanni, Cedric Gervais. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1231.

 

Opium Garden: Open-air club featuring dance and hip-hop acts. Thursdays: Betty Ford Thursdays with DJs Mr. Mauricio and Top Cat playing everything 80’s, old school, and hip hop. Sundays: Ritual Sundays with DJ Tony Tone and DJ Irie. 136 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-531-5535.

 

Oxygen Lounge: Sleek Coconut Grove lounge serving cocktails and sushi. Thursdays: Agua – Latin rock, hip-hop, funk, and disco sounds. Fridays: Latin and international beats with DJ Laz Quintero. Wednesdays: Dining with Divas with DJ Shawn Rudnick playing 80’s retro. 2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove. 305-476-0202.

 

Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge: Bubbly, DJs. Thursdays80’s music with DJ Snezana. At Penrod’s Beach Club, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-538-1111.

 

Picadilly Garden: Design District hangout & cool restaurant. Saturdays: Symposium with DJ Lolo. Thursdays and Fridays: Arthur Cruz the Piano Man. 35 N.E. 40th Street, Miami Design District. 305-634-3907.

 

The Playwright: Irish pub and international soccer Mecca. Fridays & Saturdays: DJ Von Halle spins Brit pop, retro 80s & international rock. 1265 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-534-0667.

 

Pure Lounge: Disco-style house in plush setting above Joia restaurant. Saturdays: DJ Marc Vane. 150 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 786-276-9005.

 

Rain:  New dance club, eclectic mix of music. Tuesdays: Home Cookin’ with DJs Rad, E.J. and DBJ spinning hip-hop, funk, soul, R&B. Thursdays: The Church Industrial, Goth, New Wave, electroclash with DJs Danny Bled, Carlos Menendez, Aura, Gosub, and Phoenix Nebula. Fridays: Beautiful with Baka Boyz and DJ Rob Dinero. 323 23rd St., Miami Beach. 786-295-9540.

 

Rumi: Unique music, fashionable mixed crowd. Mondays: Fat Black Pussycat with DJ Mark Leventhal. Fridays: Essential South Beach Party with DJ Mark Brickman. 330 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.  305-672-4353.

 

SkyBar at the Shore Club: Cool, sexy club by the pool area of The Shore Club. Wednesdays: The RemedyDeep House, Nu Jazz & Future Soul from the Aquabooty crew. Thursdays: Zack Bush’s Moroccan Nights featuring guest DJs. Saturdays: Sexy house from DJ Joe Delgado. 1901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. 305-358-1999.

 

Space 34: One of the hotter dance clubs Downtown. Saturdays: House Sessions with DJs Oscar G, Roland, Radamas and Sunrise Sessions with Ivano Bellini. Sundays: Gay Sunday Tea Dance. 34 N.E. 11th Street, Downtown Miami. 305-375-0001.

 

Spi Club: Formerly Club Spin. Fridays: Progressive house with Ariel Baund. Saturdays: Trance with George Acosta. 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-531-2800.        

 

Studio:  “The Biggest Karaoke Club in the World.” Nightly: Live entertainment and Karaoke. At the Shelbourne Beach Resort, 1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-695-1770.

 

Tantra: Themed events, upscale hangout restaurant. Mondays: The Goddess Party with Louis Dee. Tuesdays: Temptress Tuesdays with DJ Turtle spinning sexy house powered by Mauro Silva. Thursdays: Simplicity for Consenting Adults hosted by Bang Entertainment with She *DJ Hana. 1445 Pennsylvania Ave., Miami Beach.  305-672-4765.

 

Ted’s Hideaway: The total neighborhood bar. Daily: Happy Hour from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. 124 2nd Street, Miami Beach. 305-532-9869.

 

Tobacco Road:  “The oldest bar in Miami.” Mondays: Blues band Iko Iko (unplugged). Sundays: August Campbell.  626 South Miami Ave., Miami.  305-374-1198.

 

Touch:  Belly and flamenco dancers every night. Mondays: S.I.N. (Service Industry Night) from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. S.I.N.ners receive 50 % off drinks. Tuesdays: Tuesday Party features live grooves and the Touch dancers. 910 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.  305-532-8003.

 

Townhouse: Cool, chɥap chill-out pad with lounge. Saturdays: Zack Bush and Erica Freshman present the new Rooftop Party. 150 20th St., Miami Beach. 305-534-3800.

 

Twist:  Mucho popular gay club. Tuesdays: DJ Bugie, live jazz and blues with Lola and the Sass Band. Wednesdays: Dragboy with Connie Casserole. Thursdays: DJ Flavor.  Sundays: DJ Lector. 1057 Washington, Ave., Miami Beach. 305-538-9478.

 

Veranda Bar: Chic, laidback tropical atmosphere at the Palms South Beach. Thursdays: Blues Night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with 2 for 1 drinks, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live performances by Nicole Henry & Lou Duvin. 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-908-5468.

 

 

Dance

 

 

Duende Ballet Español presents Entre Nosotros featuring international flamenco star Joaquín Ruíz on Thursday & Friday, October 16 & 17 at 8 p.m. at North Miami Beach Performing Arts Theater, 17011 N.E. 19th Ave., North Miami Beach. 305-919-3731.

 

Maximum Dance Company’s Program One entitled The International Exchange includes the world premiere of Mephisto by Yanis Pikieris and a one-act version of Spectrum set to music of Pink Floyd. Friday & Saturday, October 17 & 18 at 8 p.m. at Gusman Center, 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. 305-259-9775.

 

Miami City Ballet’s Program I includes the World Premiere of Gismonti Brasil by Edward Villella and Frank Regan and Balanchine’s Symphony in Three Movements, Allegro Brillante and Sylvia Pas de Deux. Friday – Sunday, October 24 – 26 at 2 p.m. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 877-929-7010.

 

 

Festivals & Parties

 

 

A Singles Affair hosts a Cocktail Party on Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 for singles ages 35 – 60 at Tavern on the Greenery, 301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. $15. 954-370-7352.

 

Celebrate Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 18, 4 p.m. – midnight at the German American Social Club, 11919 S.W. 56th St., Miami. Live German music, dancing, food and beer. $10. 305-552-5123.

 

The International Seafood Festival highlights seafood dishes from around the world. Held in conjunction with the Miami Dragon Boat Race. Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-633-0168. 

 

Vision: Miami – Brings together the business, artistic and cultural communities of South Florida to network. Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Sonesta Hotel & Suites, 2889 McFairlane Road, Coconut Grove. Information: Johnny Regan at 305-305-2651.

 

Famed detective novel author Carolina Garcia-Aguilera will be the featured guest at the Clinton Pao-Wow weekly networking party on Wednesday, October 22, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. The Clinton Hotel, 825 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-695-1957.

 

 

 

Film & Video

 

 

WDNA-FM 88.9 Community Public Radio presents the 8th Annual Miami Jazz Film Festival on through Thursday, October 16 at Teatro Avante, 235 Alcazar Ave., Coral Gables. For event & film schedule, call 305-662-8889 or visit www.miamijazzfilmfestival.org.

 

When the Spirits Dance Mambo, a documentary about the spread of African culture to Cuba and New York, will be screened Friday – Sunday, October 17 – 19 at the Tower Theater, 1508 S.W. 8th St., Miami. 305-237-6363.

 

Foreign Film Picnic – VIETNAM: Cyclo (Tran Anh Hung/1995) will be screened on Friday, October 17 at 8:30 p.m. Introduction by Houng Caitlan Nguyen. At The Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. Optional Vietnamese boxed picnic by Sushi Saigon. 305-673-4567.

 

Featured Independent –Director Mark Clark introduces the World premiere of his film Last Exit (2003) on Saturday, October 18 at 8:30 p.m. at The Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. (Ticket includes an After-Party at The Playwright.) 305-673-4567.

 

Cinematic Vortex presents Regarding Penelope’s Wake, a two-hour silent montage of images, movements and motifs by Michele Smith on Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2632.

 

Yiddish Film Series: Elaine Rudner lectures and screens Yidl Mitn Fidl, The Dybuk, Tsvey Shvestern and The Cantor’s Son on Tuesdays, 1 – 3 p.m. October 21 – November 11 at Michaell-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 N.E. 25th Ave., North Miami Beach. 305-932-4200 ext. 142.

 

The Florida Moving Image Archive presents Camera Eye on Latin America, looking back on South Florida television news and documentaries focusing on Latin America from the late 50s to the mid-70s. Tuesdays & Thursdays, through October 30 at Miami-Dade Public Library, Auditorium, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Information: 305-375-1505.

 

 

Lectures & Discussions

 

 

Renowned National Geographic photojournalist Steve McCurry discusses his work on Thursday, October 16, 7 – 10 p.m. at the Miami Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4248.

 

Historian Gerd Horton discusses the incorporation of propaganda into the mainstream media in WWII in On the Air: Radio, Television, and WWII Propaganda. Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-535-2645.

 

The Kabbalah Centre offers a Free Introductory Lecture every Thursday at 7 p.m. at The Carriage House, 5401 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-692-9223.

 

Architects Lecture Series: Terence Riley, chief curator of architecture and design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York discusses his projects on Thursday, October 16, 7 – 8 p.m. Free with $5 museum admission. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-3000.

 

Jewish Museum of Florida hosts Growing Up in Latin and North America – Two of the families featured in the El Viaje exhibit discuss their experiences as Latin American Jews. Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Reservations: 305-672-5044 ext. 11.

 

MIAMIntelligence presents Kathleen Dixon Donnelly lecturing on Hemingway and the Spanish Civil War on Friday, October 17 at 7 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $10. Complimentary wine & cheese served at 6:30 p.m. 305-773-8408.

 

Argentinean photographer and installation artist Graciela Sacco discusses her work on Tuesday, October 21 at 6 p.m. at Citibank, 1401 Brickell Ave., Miami. Limited seating. Reservations: 305-348-3689.

 

MIAMIntelligence presents FIU philosophy professor Christopher Grau discussing Dreams, Deception, The Matrix, and Philosophy on Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. at the Miami Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $10. Complimentary wine served at 6:30 p.m. 305-773-8408.

 

On Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m., the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will host a Panel Discussion with artists from the exhibition Plugged In: New and Electronic Media. 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-921-3274 ext. 223.

 

Dr. German Munoz will moderate a Panel Discussion on the history and causes of genocide throughout the ages on Thursday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Auditorium, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami. FREE. 305-237-7261.

 

MIAMIntelligence presents astronomer and FIU physics professor James Webb lecturing on The Scientific Search for Life in the Universe on Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m. at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $10. Complimentary wine & cheese served at 6:30 p.m. 305-773-8408.

 

 

Music

 

Jazz musician Mo Morgen performs Thursday nights in August at Gil’s Café. Solo vocals/keyboards, 8 – 10 p.m. On sax with musicians sitting in, 10 p.m. 216 71st St., Miami Beach. 305-867-0079.

 

Klezmer Kraziness: The Klezmer Conservatory Band performs on Thursday, October 16 at 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-6477.

 

El Sacerdote de la Rumba y su grupo La Fé performs Thursdays, 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. at Tropical Cigars, 741 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3194.

 

Songwriters Den at 623 LiveThursdays: Open Mic from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.; Songwriters Round, 12 – 2 a.m. 623 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

 

Above Ground – This youth rock concert will feature BJ Experience and SAM. Friday, October 17, 7 – 11 p.m. at St. Johns, 4760 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach. 305-613-23225.

 

Live Jazz at Edelweiss German Restaurant & Bavarian GasthausEvery Friday from 7 p.m. flute and sax man Tony Gonzalez performs in the Biergarten. 2655 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-573-4421.

 

Cuban Keys: Pianists Zenaida Manfugas and Mauricio Vallina perform on Friday, October 17 at 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-6477.

 

Billy Marcus & Beverly Barkley perform Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Friday & Saturday, October 17 & 18 at 10, 11:30 p.m. & 1 a.m. 305-534-3600.

 

Tanke Band plays salsa Fridays, 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Tropical Cigars, 741 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3194.

 

Jenny Skylark performs her one-woman show Shine Sista Shine on Saturday, October 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the Wallflower Gallery, 10 N.E. 3rd St., Miami. 305-579-0069.

 

New World Symphony: Opening Night Concert Michael Tilson Thomas conducts music by Berlioz, Bizet, Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky. Sergio Tiempo, piano. Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3331.

 

World renowned Spanish guitarist Angel Romero will perform with the Miami Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. at Wertheim Hall, FIU, S.W. 8th St at S.W. 107th Ave., Miami & Sunday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-275-5666.

 

The Deskarga Jam Band plays salsa Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Tropical Cigars, 741 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3194.

 

Cuban/American Anthology: Jazz pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba performs on Sunday, October 18 at 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-6477.

 

Celebration of South Florida Klezmer – featuring the Klezmer Conservatory Band and Charlotte Cooper on Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. at University of Miami, Miller Center, 5202 University Dr., Coral Gables. Reservations: 305-774-9244.

 

Singer Marta Isabel performs boleros, tangos and Brazilian sounds Sundays & Tuesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Tropical Cigars, 741 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3194.

 

August Campbell performs on Sunday, October 19 at Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-374-1198.

 

Theater Under the Stars: Easy Listening & Dancing with Eddie Guerra on Monday, October 20, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

 

Emerging Young Composers: New music by University of Miami composition students will be performed on Monday, October 20 at 8 p.m. at Clarke Recital Hall, Austin Weeks Center, 5501 San Amaro Dr., Coral Gables. FREE. 305-284-6477.

 

IKO-IKO (Unplugged) on stage Monday, October 20 at Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-374-1198.

 

Dancing in the Moonlight Series: The Wayne L. Fun Show takes the stage on Tuesday, October 21, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

 

The Voices of Jazz: Chilean-born jazz songstress Claudia Acuna performs on Tuesday, October 21 at 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-6477.

 

On the Broadwalk Series: Bobby Stringer plays R & B on Wednesday, October 22, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk at Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404.

 

Festival Miami 2003: The Israeli percussion duo PercaDu performs on Wednesday, October 22 at 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-6477.

 

Singer Bergman performs English, Spanish and Italian Pop music on Wednesdays, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. at Tropical Cigars, 741 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3194.

 

Bebob Grbowski’s Gecko Jazz at Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami, on Wednesday, October 22. 305-374-1198.

 

In conjunction with its Weapons of Mass Dissemination exhibit, the Wolfsonian-FIU hosts the Florida Grand Opera Young Artists Program in The Real War, a program of projected imagery and music ranging from Mozart to Ned Rorem. Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m. 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. RSVP: 305-535-2645.

 

Festival Miami 2003: Famed pipa artist Zhang Hongyan performs on the ancient Chinese stringed instrument on Thursday, October 23 at 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 305-284-6477.

 

Sacred Voices: A Sung Panel – Master vocalists and musicians including Lakshmi Shankar, Vincent Stringer and Karen Jones discuss and demonstrate a cappella singing on Friday, October 24 at 8 p.m. at Unity on the Bay, 411 N.E. 21st St., Miami. $10. 305-237-3010.

 

Rhythm Foundation presents Portuguese singing sensation Cesaria Evora on Sunday, October 26 at 8 p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7300. 

 

 

Poetry & Prose

 

The Society of Poets hosts a Monthly Bilingual Poetry Reading on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. Open to poets of all levels and the public. Michael-Earle Carlton moderates. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408.

 

The Florida Poets and Writers Forum holds its Monthly Meeting on Saturday, October 25 at 1 p.m. at the Aventura Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. 305-931-5512.

 

Lip, Tongue & Ear Poetry Productions hosts Open Mic Readings on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, 3390 Mary St., Coconut Grove. 305-474-0078.

 

 

Sports & Athletics

 

Fossilized Reef Kayak and Snorkel Trip: Friday & Saturday, October 17 & 18, at 3 – 6 p.m. & 3 – 6 p.m.  Explore marine life and fossilized mangrove roots at Crandon Park Visitors’ and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $25. Reservations: 305-365-3018.

 

Race for the Cure – 5K Walk: Saturday, October 18, 6:30 a.m. – noon at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 305-666-RACE.

 

Key Biscayne Canoe Trip: Search the mangrove forests for birds, reptiles and a wide variety of marine life. Saturday, October 18, 8 – 11 a.m. Crandon Park Marina, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $20. Reservations: 305-365-3018.

 

Historic Oleta River Canoe Trip: Saturday, October 18, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Take a ride along one of Florida’s most historic and beautiful rivers. $20. Bring binoculars. Meet at Greynolds Park, 17530 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach. Call 305-944-6111 for reservations.

 

Birds, Butterflies & Binoculars: Learn binocular basics for bird and butterfly watching. Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bring binoculars. $3. Greynolds Park, 17530 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach. Reservations: 305-948-2891.

 

“Rescuers in the Ring” Charity Boxing EventMiami Beach Police and Coast Guard boxers duke it out for charity on Saturday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall A, 1901 Convention Center Dr., 305-673-7030.

 

Fire Reef Kayak & Snorkel Trip: Sunday, October 19, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Explore beautiful fire sponges and other marine life inhabiting the reef. $30 + $5 gear rental. Crandon Park Visitors’ and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $25. Reservations: 305-365-3018.

 

The New England Patriots challenge the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 19 at 1 p.m. Pro Player Stadium, 2269 N.W. 199th Street, North-Dade. 305-623-6100.

 

Snorkeling Workshop: Learn basic snorkeling skills and safety. Sunday, October 19, 3 – 5 p.m. Crandon Park Visitors’ and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $10 plus $5 gear rental. Reservations: 305-365-3018.

 

 

Drift Fishing: Drift fishing boats depart daily from Haulover Park Marina, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-947-35225.

 

Urban Trails Kayak: Daily. Kayak rentals at Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-947-1302.

 

Tropical Divers: Daily diving trips at Haulover Park Marina and beach, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Call 305-949-2800 or visit www.tropic-diver.com.

 

Skyward Kites: Kite sale and rental. Daily, 9 a.m. – Sunset. Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-893-0906.

 

 

Theater/ Performance

 

 

Radio Days, a nostalgic 40s musical production, runs Thursday – Saturday, October 16 – 18 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m. at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-921-3274.

 

FIU Theatre presents Steve Martin’s hit comedy Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Thursday – Sunday, October 16 – 19 at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center, FIU University Park Campus, S.W. 107th Ave. & 8th St., Miami. 305-348-3789.

 

Zooman and the Sign by Charles Fuller runs Friday, October 17 – October 25 at Miami-Dade College North Campus, William and Joan Lehman Theatre, 11380 N.W. 27th Ave., Miami. 305-237-1091.

 

The University of Miami Department of Theater Arts presents the behind-the-scenes slapstick comedy Noises Off from through October 18 at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, 1312 Miller Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-3355.

 

Just the Funny Improv Comedy Group presents 90 minutes of interactive comedy skits based on audience suggestions every Friday & Saturday at 11 p.m. At Dreamers Theatre, 65 Almeria Ave., Coral Gables. 305-693-8669.

 

Neil Goldberg’s Cirque combines circus artistry and Broadway theatrics. Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. at the University of Miami Convocation Center, 1245 Walsh Ave., Coral Gables. 305-358-5885.

 

Mad Cat Theatre Company presents Fell in Love with a Girl by Samara Siskind, Directed by Paul Tei. Runs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. through October 18 at Miami Light Project, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-576-6377.

 

EDGE Theatre presents Cassandra by Jim Tommaney and White Liars by Peter Shaffer Thursdays – Saturdays at 8 p.m. through October 18 at Piccadilly Gardens, 35 N.E. 40th St., Miami. 305-531-6083.  

 

Lynn Redgrave and Montell Williams recreate their original New York roles in The Exonerated through October 19 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts,  201 S.W. 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.  

 

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

 

Theatre de Underground presents “experimental theatre for the experimental mind” on Mondays at 10 p.m. at Churchill’s Hideaway, 5501 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami. 305-757-1807.

 

 Sci-fi meets Shakespeare’s The Tempest in the rock n’ roll musical Return to the Forbidden Planet running through October 26 at Actors’ Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293.

 

Broadway Broads: A musical Salute to the Great Ladies of Broadway is an evening of show biz anecdotes and classic show tunes performed by eight actresses. Runs October 23 – 26 at 8 p.m. & October 25 & 26 at 2 p.m. at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, University of Miami, 1312 Miller Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-3355. 

 

Barnum, an evening of circus and musical theater runs through October 26 at the Broward Stage Door Theatre, 8036 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. 954-344-7765.

 

GableStage presents the Florida premiere of Edward Albee’s award-winning The Goat or Who Is Sylvia? Runs through November 9. GableStage at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia, Coral Gables. 305-445-1119.

 

 

Misc.

 

On Thursday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m., Flamingo Toastmasters, the Miami Beach chapter of Toastmasters International, invites you to practice and polish your communication skills while having fun meeting new friends. 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive. 305-993-0096.

 

The 10th Annual Antique Jewelry & Watch Show features hundreds of dealers in estate jewelry, antique jewels, gemstones and timepieces plus educational seminars. Friday – Sunday, October 17 – 19 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. 305-532-3467. 

 

The Española Way Market hosts art & crafts and jewelry every Friday, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. & Sunday, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Miami Beach’s Española Way between 14th and 16th Streets. 305-673-4166.

 

Cigar Roller Show every Friday & Saturday, 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. at Tropical Cigars, 741 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. 305-673-3194. 

 

The Normandy Isle Farmers Market doles out produce, flowers and houseplants at 900 71st Street, Miami Beach every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 305-673-4166.

 

Art Deco District Guided Tours: Stroll through 90 years of Miami Beach’s history in 90 minutes. Every Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3484.

 

Every Saturday the Humane Society of Greater Miami shows off pets available for adoption, sells merchandise and talks about their mission at Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, 1 – 4 p.m. 305-696-0800 ext. 132.

 

Crandon Nature Walk: Discover fascinating wildlife on this naturalist led hammock walk. Saturdays & Sundays at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Meet at the Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. FREE Advance reservations required. 305-365-3018.

 

Guided Historical Nature Walk: Saturdays & Sundays, 2 – 4 p.m. $3. Greynolds Park, 17530 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami. 305-948-2891.

 

Lincoln Road Farmers MarketEvery Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, juices, flowers, plants and more. Lincoln Rd. between Pennsylvania Ave. & Alton Rd., Miami Beach. 305-531-0038.

 

The 11th Annual Kite Festival blows into Haulover Park on Sunday, October 19, noon – 5 p.m. 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-947-3524.

 

Spanish Conversation - A small informal group of pleasant people meets over dinner to practice Spanish by discussing movies, current events, and other topics in a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere. Meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at 5825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. No charge. Call Harriet at 305-535-9955.

 

Chess Fun for EveryoneEvery Wednesday at 5 p.m. come and learn the skills of chess at the North Shore Library, 7501 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-864-5392.

 

Rumi restaurant hosts a special Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner on Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. $65/ person. Reservations required: 305-672-4353.

 

Space Adventures: From Hubble to Hollywood runs through January 4, 2004 at Miami Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. Free with museum admission. 305-646-4200.

 

Art Deco District Sunset Tours: The Miami Design District Preservation League offers self-guided audio tours of Miami Beach’s historic architecture. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily at the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305-531-3484.

 

Walk Among the Pelicans: See pelican families in their natural environment. Daily, dawn to dusk. Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, 1275 N.E. 79th St., JFK Causeway, Miami. 305-751-9840.

 

Discover the laws of motion from “Sir Isaac Newton” himself at the Miami Museum of Science’s interactive exhibit Newton’s Notions: Force, Motion and You. Ongoing. 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. Free with museum admission. 305-646-4200.

 

Salty’s Pirate Playground features a two-level pirate ship with water blasters, cargo nets, punch bags, padded areas and a spiral slide to entertain kids. Ongoing. At Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key. 305-361-5705.

 

Natural Areas Tours: A one-hour guided walking tour through tropical hardwood hammock to a Tequesta Indian burial mound. Weekends: 11:15 a.m., 1:45 & 4 p.m. Weekdays: 12:45 & 3 p.m. $6 adults, $4 children. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 S.W. 72nd Ave., Miami. 305-235-1668 ext. 242.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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