Category: Art Walk

First Friday Reception at Cernuda Arte 4/6/12

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Cernuda Arte presents the Final Viewing of A Group Show Of Thirty-Five Artists First Friday Reception
April 6, 2012, 7 – 10 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Only one week left to view this magnificent group show with works by Eduardo Morales, Eduardo Laplante, Philippe Chartrand, Augusto Chartrand, Esteban Chartrand, Armando Menocal, Antonio Sánchez Araujo, Federico Sulroca, Víctor Manuel García, Amelia Peláez, Carlos Enríquez, Wifredo Lam, Fidelio Ponce de León, Mariano Rodríguez, Cundo Bermúdez, René Portocarrero, Mario Carreño, Loló Soldevilla, Gina Pellón, Joaquín Ferrer, Alfredo Sosabravo, Flora Fong, Manuel Mendive, Miguel Florido, Vicente Hernández, Giosvany Echevarría, Sandro De La Rosa, Irina Elén González, Ramón Vázquez, David Rodríguez, Joel Besmar, Li Domínguez Fong, Dayron González & more.
Also featuring great artworks by Latin American Masters, Fernando Botero and Roberto Matta.

To View The Exhibition, Please Click Here.

Image: Tomás Sánchez, Atardecer Dorado, (Golden Sunset), 1986, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 47 1/2 inches

Primary Projects Presents Lawrence Gipe’s In La Valle de los Caidos Opening Reception 4/14/12

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Primary Projects Presents Lawrence Gipe’s In La Valle de los Caidos Opening Reception
Saturday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Primary Projects
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104
Miami Design District, FL 33137

Exhibition on view until May 31, 2012
Lawrence Gipe: In La Valle de los Caidos at Primary Projects

Primary Projects is pleased to present a new installation by conceptual artist and University of Arizona professor Lawrence Gipe entitled In La Valle de los Caidos. This exhibition will feature epically-scaled mixed media paintings on raw canvas, a video installation, and numerous small works that address the fascist-era iconography and structures of his contentious subject: the Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos cathedral, Spain – a gigantic Roman Catholic basilica built by Generalissimo Francisco Franco as a tomb for himself.

In this work, Gipe challenges the viewer to consider forgotten histories as nostalgic, heroic and ridiculous all at once. The exhibition’s images are sourced from a wide swath of archival and contemporary material including historical photos, propaganda films and a Franco-era spy thriller that used the church grounds as a set. Gipe also uses images from current-day blogs on both the left and right-wing sides of the divisive controversy that clouds the church’s future.

As a site of reconciliation and ‘atonement’ between the warring factions of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), the symbolic reputation of Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos has been tainted by slave labor from the Popular Front’s prisoners-of-war in the precarious years of demolition for the basilica during the 1940’s. The mountain that surrounds the basilica is crowned with the world’s largest stone cross (towering over 500 feet high). Fascist leader Generalissimo Francisco Franco was interred under the altar upon his death in 1975, after years of Pharaoh-like obsession over the construction of his own funerary monument.

Today, the Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos serves as a flashpoint for illegal demonstrations of the Right Wing ‘Falangistas’ in the face of the left-leaning government enacted during José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s premiership in 2007. In 2010, renovations began on the enormous Piéta sculpture that towers over people visiting the basilica (the Catholic Church says these “renovations” are actually an attempt to demolish the church). At one point, the face of Mary was removed and encaged with a scaffold – Gipe uses this disturbing and striking image as one of the subjects in his tapestry-like paintings.

Lawrence Gipe (b. 1962, Baltimore) received his MFA from the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design in 1986. A two-time recipient of the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Individual Fellowship Grant (1989 and 1996), several of his 45 solo exhibitions have been held at venues in Munich, New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Chicago and the Kunstverein Düsseldorf. Gipe’s work is held at the permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Yale University Library, the San Jose Museum of Art and the Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach, FL .

A mid-career survey, ‘3 Five-Year Plans: Lawrence Gipe, 1990-2005’ was organized in 2006 by Marilyn Zeitlin at the University Art Museum in Tempe, Arizona. In 2001, Gipe completed a commissioned mural for the lobby of the Federal Reserve Bank Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. His work has appeared in publications including Vanity Fair, Harper’s Magazine, The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, ArtForum, Art in America , FlashArt, Art and Antiques, Architectural Digest, Elle Magazine, The Los Angeles Times and the Village Voice. Gipe is currently Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Arizona and lives and works in Tucson, AZ.

Primary Projects is a 4,000-square-foot space multidisciplinary space, positioned at the heart of Miami’s Design District, which aims to explore and promote multiple forms of aesthetic expression from established and emerging artists, alike. Utilizing extensive, and wholly specific, experience in producing street-level curatorial endeavors in Miami, the creative forces behind Primary Projects unite the commercial and critical efforts of artists, critics, curators, professionals and patrons; the result is the vital presence of an intelligent, alternative arts environment with an bold urban sensibility delivered through a diverse range of media. Regular gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from Noon to 5:00 p.m. For more information please visit www.primaryprojectspace.com and www.primaryflight.com.

Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday 3/30/12

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Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday
March 30, 2012 – 7 to 11 pm
Domino Plaza
at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Little Havana, FL

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 17th Avenues. Join us Friday for a fun filled evening!

Join us in celebrating another Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!

Rey Casas
Rey Casas was born into a family of prominent Cuban musicians. His great grandfather Luis Casas Romero, was a composer and founding father of Cuban radio; his father, Reinaldo Casas, a renowned singer, and uncle Rafael Casas, distinguished leader of El Teatro Musical de la Havana. Rey has worked with music greats like Jose Jose, Olga Guillot, Nelson Ned, Roberto Ledesma, Lucho Gatica, and Paquito de Rivera. He has composed soundtracks for several Latin soap operas like Morelia, Maria Elena, Guadalupe among many others. Rey continues to amaze and inspire us with each succeeding presentation, and we are delighted to have him on our stage.

Sole Dancer’s Studios
Viernes Culturales proudly presents an evening of dancers, singers, comedians by the students and professional teachers of Sole Dancer’s Studios under the guidance of proprietor and performing artist Giselle Casas. Professional invited performers include: Johnny Rez, JD, Stephanie Garcia, Alex Rubio, Yalis, Melika Jazz, Kimani, Rudy Gil, Alfonso Cremata, D-3 and the fabulous ACFG GIRLS and more. Sole Dancer’s Stuios promise an evening of outstanding showcased talent, under the stars of Little Havana..

GALLERIES / ART

Agustin Gainza Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Agustin Gainza
Cremata Gallery – Exhibition of works by DEMI
Cuba Ocho Art & Research Center-Exhibition of works by various artists
Havana Nostra – Exhibition of works by various artists
Malagon Gallery – Exhibition of work by William Malagon
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Marta G. Ismail
Maxoly /Latin Art Core – Exhibition of works by Cuban Masters
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art -Exhibition of works by Mildrey Guillot
Molina Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Luis Molina
Natalie Nauta Gallery – Exhibition of works by Natalie Nauta
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration-Exhibition works by various artists
Pance Art Gallery – Exhibition of works of Cindy Pance
Penner Studios – Exhibition of works by Katey Penner
Rafi̱o Art РExhibition of works by Rafael Rodriguez
Unzueta Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Ramon Unzueta
Villamil Art Studio – Exhibition of works by Fredy Villamil

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
2B Asian Bristo – Alfaro’s – Azucar Ice Cream – Casa Panza Cafe – Cuba Ocho – Domino’s Pizza – El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria – El Pub – El Exquisito Restaurant – I Love Calle Ocho – Kamazoo – Little Havana to Go – Salsa Art Dance Studio – McDonald’s Restaurant – Oriental Restaurant – Pizza Hut – Catharsis Restaurant – Subway – Tower Theater – Tutti Frutti Ice Cream

CIGAR SHOPS
Art District Cigars – Cuban Cigar, Co. – Cuba Tobacco Cigar, Co. –
Little Havana Cigar Factory – Top Cigars

Other Activities
We welcome Catharsis Restaurant & Lounge as our sponsor, located in the heart of Calle Ocho, with a delicious fusion taste of Caribbean and South American cuisine. Catharsis offers the most exquisite dishes to satisfy the most demanding of palates.
Dozens of NEW local artists and artisans (including local authors) selling their wares in our outdoor Arts Fair
Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish and Mexican cuisine
Traditional fruteria at 13th Ave. & SW 8th St.
Beautiful art galleries & artist studios open for you to explore (some featuring live music)
Live music (and dance) in many of our local venues: flamenco, traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban rumba, more!
Unique stores selling locally made cigars (cigars rolled in person), Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!

Music and art at the Futurama Building
William Malagon, 16 Primaveras 36 x 48, oil on canvas
Join us for an evening of art and jazz
at the Futurama Building, 1637 SW 8th St. 8 to 10 pm.
Also featuring a sampling of Fuze beverages

MORE ART IN LITTLE HAVANA
Art of Freedom – Barrio Arts Workshop – Borders Art Gallery
Carlos Alves Studio – Ivan Galindo – Mario Chuy Art Studio
Galeria Adelmo – Gallerie Carre Rouge
La Casita de Edin Art Studio
La Casona de la Sagüesera; Ronald & Nelson Curras Ceramics
Laura Luna Studio
Miami-Dade College InterAmerican Campus Art Gallery
Pablo Cano Studio & Gallery – Ritz on 6th – Santo * Martin
Tower Theater Gallery
6th Street Container Alternative Arts Space

Viernes Culturales is made possible with the support of our sponsors the James L. Knight Foundation, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Giselle Casas, Sole Dancer’s Studios
The director of Sole Dancer’s Studio, a center for
the arts, Giselle’s mission is to continue her work helping students develop their talents development of students for a life in the arts.

Belly 2Abs, Zizi Zabaneth Dancers
CBelly2Abs Fitness & Dance Studio’s mission is to empower and inspire women through the art of dance, with some of the best dance instructors in Miami, Francesca, Anais, Bela, Zizi Zabaneh, Jigna and Adriana Echeverri. Belly2Abs is the home of the newest dance troupe “Fusion Gitana” directed by Zizi Zabaneh. For more information about classes, instructors and events visit www.belly2abs.com.

Cremata Gallery Presents
DEMI: Drawings
This exhibition will feature the rare showing of 37 works on paper and five sculptures by DEMI. DEMI’s works on paper exemplify the possibilities of the medium on her own terms. With color pencils, various pens, watercolor, acrylic and ink, DEMI’s lines move across the paper ranging from the subtle and delicate to the harsh and strong. These works are composed in an open and flexible manner. In them, drawing becomes an adventure without dogmas whose lyricism and freedom reminds us of the best of Paul Klee.
Cremata Gallery
1646 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
305.644.3315
cremata@crematagallery.com
www.crematagallery.com

Walking Tour of Little Havana
Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays is pleased to announce another Dr. George walking tour of Little Havana. As Dr. Paul George, legendary local historian, continues his 11th year of conducting such tours through Cultural Fridays, this tour will roam through through the Old Jewish Quarter.
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm
Cost: FREE

Daniella Viotti
The Living Statue Performer has been mesmerizing crowds at Viernes Culturales for many years. Daniela is a statue and award winning sculptor. She loves performing as a Living Statue at Viernes Culturales and giving so much positive energy to all that stop and pose with her!

Film at the Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $8 for general public and $7 for students and seniors! Can it get any better than this?
Debut: FOOTNOTE (Hearat Shulayim)

Mix, Mingle and Unwind at the April Wine Down Wednesday 4/4/12

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Mix, Mingle and Unwind at April’s Wine Down Wednesday
Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
www.historymiami.org.

Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind. Join us at downtown Miami’s cultural hotspot! Don’t sit in rush hour traffic when you can be mingling with other professionals and enjoying a glass of wine! Enjoy free access to our exhibition galleries, relax with live local music, and experience cultural performances and monthly lectures!

To RSVP call 305-375-1614, email: RSVP@historymiami.org

Rodez Art Gallery Presents Women by Adrian Bellesguard 4/7/12

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Rodez Art Gallery Presents Women by Adrian Bellesguard
Saturday, April 7
Rodez Art Gallery
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

April 7 – 27, 2012

Adrian Bellesguard brings his collection of Women to Rodez Art Gallery this April 7th. Bellisguard grew up in Spain and studied at England’s University of Southampton obtaining a Master in European Art but considers himself a self-taught artist. He considers Ramon Calsina and Leonor Fini to be his mentors, but was also influenced by Francis Bacon, Goya, expressionism, and neo-expressionism.

“My approach to the age-old theme of women is no different than any other theme in my artwork. I could say that to paint women or to work in symbolism is just an excuse, but that would be a lie,” says Bellesguard.

He goes on to say, “Conceptual art does not exist, what remains in conceptual art is precisely what is NOT conceptual, art and concept exclude each other. Art can include a concept but there is no art in a concept alone. An idea is not art.

Come meet the artist on opening night as Women opens to the public on Saturday, April 7 during Coconut Grove Gallery Night and will be on view through April 27, 2012.

Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm, and Friday & Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm.

New Shows by Local Legends Erika King and Meme Ferre Debut 4/7/12

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New Shows by Local Legends Erika King and Meme Ferre Debut
Saturday, April 7
Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery
3390 Mary Street Suite 128
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Any outsider might incorrectly assume that tropical Miami doesn’t experience a change in its seasons. Yet, like any local will tell you, Spring brings a sense of even more desired sunshine, laid back behavior and lively moods than this beach town is accustomed to. In already colorful Coconut Grove, two longtime local artists will debut new, vibrant and powerful exhibitions on Saturday, April 7 as the Jim Hunter Gallery and Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) Gallery welcome “Evolution of Spirit” and “Raw Energy / Energía Cruda,” respectively.

With a master, retrospective collage collection, Erika King’s “Evolution of Spirit” displays iconic images of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Statue of Liberty, Native Americans, angels and even Marilyn Monroe, through the use of familiar fragments of sheet music, stamps and torn foreign currency. Considering the collages a process of evolving spiritual moments, the ethereal paintings recall her fascination with the sky and cloud formations while traveling by air in 1965 to 2012.

“The splashes of paint and connecting lines evoke energy and vibration waves which I feel unifies us all,” said King. “I take my time to focus on a fond, deep search for spirituality within each one.”

Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Erika King is a long-time Miami-based artist known for her corporate, commemorative and celebrity collages. She received formal training from L’Ecole de Beaux Art in Paris and has exhibited throughout Europe, Venezuela, New York City and San Francisco. Her corporate collages have been commissioned by American Express, Texaco, United Way, Anheuser Busch, Blockbuster Entertainment, AT&T Wireless, Nokia, Radio Shack and AIG, among many other Fortune 500 companies.

Channeling similar self-exploration vibes, Meme Ferre debuts at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery next door, paintings with transcendent realities in her exhibition “Raw Energy / Energía Cruda.” Combining colors of the Caribbean and the iconic mysticism of India, Ferre’s pieces transporting the observer to separate experience. Like the energies of the trade winds of the tropics, each abstracted brush stroke stirs up an intense, almost physical, force across the pieces colors.
“In some not too distant future, we will all be sustained by the gathering of the wind emitted by energy and strokes of a paintbrush,” said Ferre. “These windy spirits, like distant drums, help us achieve a sustainable natural lifestyle, all using forces and energies as muses.”

Ferre’s artwork can currently be found at Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center in Key Biscayne. She has exhibited in London, New York City, Washington D.C, Brooklyn, Miami, Palm Beach, Venice, Ibiza and Provincetown, as has also debuted performance art and installations at such events as the Miami International Film Festival and the Miami International Book Fair. Ferre received a BFA from the Pratt Institute and an MA from New York University. She is also a Museum Educator of Art in Public Places for Miami-Dade County.

Both the Jim Hunter Gallery and the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery are funded by proceeds from the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival event. Presenting special exhibitions throughout the year from their locations at Mayfair, both galleries are managed by the non-profit Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association and serve as a hub for cultural activities in Coconut Grove. Since its inception in 1963, the association has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to students who attend fine arts programs in local schools.

For more information about the Jim Hunter Gallery and the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery, please visit www.cgaf.com.

Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays Presents The Artwork Of Lou-Lou Davila-Hagopian 3/30/12

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Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays Presents The Artwork Of Lou-Lou Davila-Hagopian
March 30, 7 PM
Calle Ocho between 13th and 17th Avenues
Little Havana

The artwork of Lou-Lou Davila-Hagopian will be on exhibit as part of Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays

Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays are held the last Friday of each month in Little Havana, featuring artwork, music, and fine dining.

Lou-Lou was born and brought up in Puerto Rico. “Music and art were a big part of my life to the point that I thought everyone did it; I took it for granted”. Lou-Lou ended up going to college at SUNY Old Westbury. In New York she was able to continue her music and cultural Odyssey that her parents had started her on. ”in my family, education and culture are primary, so when I decided I wanted to paint I called my mom, and enrolled in school at the Art Student League; that was a great and amazing place. On New Year’s Eve 1999 I stayed in Puerto Rico and started school in UPR’s Escuela de Artes Plasticas recinto de el Viejo San Juan, another amazing incredible place. “

Loulouism-Loulouismo comes from just plain down-to-earth music and amazing musicians playing hard, not to mention her Afro-Puerto Rican roots. She can best be described as a frustrated who paints music. Her works were recently chosen to be exhibited at the Miami Beach Arts Gala, where one painting served as cover art for the invitation and program, at the Stage Door Theater for a Christmas fund-raiser, and at MaiArt night in the Design District.

Coconut Grove Drum Circle 4/7/12

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle
April 7, 2012, 7PM-10PM
Location: Streets of Mayfair Atrium

Please join us for the April Coconut Grove Drum Circle. We will again be drumming and dancing in the open air at the Mayfair Atrium, located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Mary Street, the same location as last month. There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets. We will light up the night and rev up the energy of the Grove Art Walk. Come, and discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument will be available along with water and seating. All you need to bring are happy hands and an open heart.

Please check the Coconut Grove Drum Circle Facebook page for any updates or
changes. For more information, please contact Karen or Liz:

Constant Contrast Art Show At The ArtLink 4/14/12

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Constant Contrast Art Show At The ArtLink
Open Reception: April 14th, 2012 6 – 10 pm
The Artlink
130 Nw 36th. St.
Miami, Fl. 33127
www.theartlink.org
info@theartlink.org

The Artlink Art Space Is Proud To Show Works By : Tom O’hara, Teri Brozak and Sandra Garcia-Pardo

Diverging styles meet in a challenging exhibition that shows the complex and the simple passing through the balance in a constant contrast of colors, texture, plasticity and expressions of three Floridian outstanding artists. Tom O’hara, Teri Brozak and Sandra Garcia-Pardo are united this time for the contrasting dimensions of their thinking and the ways they explore and experience human conditions, which are finally developed in the creations of their amazing artworks.

April 16th – 21 10 – 6 pm

Musical entertainment and refreshments will be served
Admission free to the public

The District Factory A Glimpse Behind the Assembly Line 4/14/12

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The District Factory A Glimpse Behind the Assembly Line
April 14, 2012, 7:00PM to 10:00PM
The District Factory
3900 NE 1ST Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
www.districtfactory.com

As a nod to Andy Warhol’s famed studio “The Factory”, THE DISTRICT FACTORY shines a spotlight on the local emerging designers who are single-handedly manufacturing the hottest trends.

Showcasing what they have in stock including art, jewelry, apparel, reconstructed vintage and more, what’s in production also includes monthly rotating art installations, sounds by the pros at Scratch DJ Academy, pop-up manicure station by Nail Bar, specialty cocktails, and light bites to be enjoyed in custom created lounge areas designed by Club Harivel.

Partners of this eagerly anticipated shopping event and mash-up also include Miami Design District, MIAMI Magazine, and Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables who will showcase a beautiful selection of vehicles available to Factory Fashionistas. Receiving a portion of the evening’s proceeds is Dress for Success Miami, who provides training and clothing to individuals struggling to secure and retain employment.

LITERA ATELIER 1022 Indie Lit, Film, and Art Showcase 4/14/12

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LITERA – ATELIER 1022 Indie Lit, Film, and Art Showcase
April 14th, 6 PM-11 PM, Artist reception 10 PM
ATELIER 1022 Gallery
2732 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127

ATELIER 1022 in Wynwood hosts first LITERĂ of 2012 – an evening of indie book readings, video art, documentary film, and literature-inspired art installations. Featuring works and presentations by C.T. Douglas, Carola Perla, Susana Perla-Mendoza, Ellie Perla, Carlos Rodriguez-Feo, and Wolfgang Lehmann. Private reception for the artists, 10 PM.

Includes afternoon kids program – KINDERART with Ellie Perla, 2PM. Free to the public. To register, please write to atelier1022@aol.com.

MANO Fine Art presents People You May Know an exhibit inspired by social media 3/17/12

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MANO Fine Art presents “People You May Know” an exhibit inspired by social media
March 17, 2012, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Floor)
in the Bird Road Art District
Miami, FL 33155
www.manofineart.com

“People You May Know” is a showing of new works by Miami-based artist, MANO, inspired by his experience with social media. The exhibition features a series of portraits and sculptural installations; “Friend Me” and “Data Spills” that explore the algorithmic reality of making “friends” online and “posts” the question “Are you my friend?”

In his exhibit, it is not the electronics of social media that interest MANO but rather the way that social media has changed the way we communicate and connect. Our profiles are the stories that we create about ourselves illustrated with the photos that we select and post.

In the sculptural installation, “Friend Me” MANO incorporates almost two hundred “profile pages” from his facebook friends. “When I started the piece in 2010, I actually posted a message on facebook asking friends if they wanted to be part of the project. I was amazed, within a matter of days literally hundreds responded YES” said MANO.

Please join us in the studio for MANO’s newest exhibit. Join us also on facebook: MANO Fine Art and twitter:@MANOFineArt.

Opening will be in conjuntion with the Bird Road Art Walk.

Bird Road Art Walk 3/17/12

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Bird Road Art Walk
03/17/2012, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
Bird Road (40 Street) off of the Palmetto Expressway
Between 41 St. & 48 St. SW
on/between 72nd Ave & 75th Ave
www.TheBirdRoadArtDistrict.com

The Bird Road Art District holds their monthly Art Walk this and every third saturday of each month. 7-10 pm
Experience Miami’s Art Scene !!!
Where you’ll Discover more than 30 artists studios.
FREE food, music and drinks at each of our venues.
You’ll get to enjoy hundreds of different art pieces, by various different artists.

FREE parking at each of our venues.
want to leave your car and enjoy the night without having to drive? No problem, we have a courtesy shuttle bus that’ll take you to each venue and bring you back to your car when your night is done. No need to drive around looking for parking

And its all happening here at the Bird Road Art District!

Art Exhibition All About Pablo at Aperture Studios 3/17/12

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Art Exhibition ‘All About Pablo’ at Aperture Studios
03/17/2012, 7:00-10:00 pm
Aperture Studios in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk
7360 SW 41 SREET
Miami, Fl. 33155
in the Bird Road Art District
www.TheBirdRoadArtDistrict.com

Experience Modern, Fresh, and Vibrant art, as artist Pablo Hernandez unveils his new art form “dropillism” using 3D paint and acrylic on canvas.

Come and join the Bird Road Art Walk , enjoy your night while you
explore the creative process and discover hundreds of works of art in over 30 artists’ studios and galleries

Rita Ackermann Opening Reception & Special Performance by Gang Gang Dance 3/15/12

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Rita Ackermann Opening Reception & Special Performance by Gang Gang Dance
Thursday, March 15, 7pm / Opening Reception
9pm / Special performance by Gang Gang Dance!
MOCA North Miami
770 NE 125 Street
North Miami Florida 33161

This exhibition examines Rita’s Ackermann’s work throughout her career. A native of Hungary, Ackermann moved to New York in the 1990s and has forged a new visual language in paintings, drawings and collages, which range from psychologically intense expressionism to colorfield abstraction.

Rita Ackermann will be on view through May 6, 2012
The exhibition is organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami and is curated by MOCA Executive Director and Chief Curator Bonnie Clearwater.
A major monograph published by Skira Rizzoli with essays by Bonnie Clearwater, Harmony Korine, John Kelsey, Felix Ensslin and Josh Smith will accompany the exhibition.

Gang Gang Dance
Special performance at MOCA!
Comprised of Lizzi Bougatsos, Brian Degraw, Josh Diamond and Jesse Lee, Gang Gang Dance originated from the same experimental Brooklyn scene as Animal Collective and Black Dice.
The band’s mixed media work was included in the 2008 Whitney Biennial.

Return To Nature at LMNT 3/9-10/12

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Return To Nature at LMNT
Opening Reception: March 9th, 2012 7pm – 10pm
Gallery Walk: March 10th 11am – 11pm
Galleria @ LMNT
55 nw 36th st.
Miami, FL

Pleased to announce its first show of 2012 Return To Nature , open from March 9th to May 31st.

At the current time in which we live there is a shift taking place in the universe that calls for the vast need for us to rediscover our roots, shedding our egos that hold us back from evolving and allowing the consciousness to reconnect with that which we are all a part of, the Return To Nature.

The exhibition Return To Nature studies subjects found in our world, exploring their interaction and manipulation with humanity through a variety of materials and an array of textures and media.

There is a lot that we have still yet to learn in our modern advanced technological society that can be achieved through the arts as a form of universal communication.

Image: Fenol Marcelin

The ArtLink Wynwood Gallery Walk 3/10/12

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The ArtLink Wynwood Gallery Walk
March 10, 5-10p
The Artlink
130 Nw 36th. St.
Miami, Fl. 33127
www.theartlink.org
info@theartlink.org

The Artlink Presents
The Artlink Art Space Is Proud To Show Works By :
Bartus Bartolomes | Leo Dcroix | Astolfo Funes | Sandra Garcia-Pardo | Katiuska Gonzalez | Paola Puppio | Miguel Rodez

A fantastic group of artists have united their uncountable experiences in a show filled with art that offers an eclectic dialogue with intelligence and confidence, using the simplicity of forms in a mix of questions and answers, to finally be expressed in art works that depict absurd stories, complex gestures, the dark corners of humanity, a symbolic language and mysterious characters. All this ARTE comes from Latin America as an individual proposal, but at the same time, they all have in common the necessity to emphasize their identity and the reality of their own.

Musical entertainment and refreshments will be served
Admission free to the public

A Different Light: A Wynwood Photo Exhibit Featuring Limited-Edition Vintage Cameras 3/10/12

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A Different Light: A Wynwood Photo Exhibit Featuring Limited-Edition Vintage Cameras
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 7:00 pm
The Workshop
171 NW 23rd St.
Miami, FL. 33127

The Workshop, a creative collective located in Miami’s arts district, and Schwerzler Company, focused on fostering artistic entrepreneurship, will proudly feature local artist Andrew Bellamy’s first solo photography exhibit in Miami. Curated by Viviane de Kuyper-Verduyn, A Different Light explores the beauty found in the contemporary reality of Miami’s neighborhoods. Amidst the pulsing chaos of street art wonderland, not one tag or artsy kitchen has earned Bellamy’s attention. Instead, he directs our attention to what has always been, what has changed and what still is. With its connection to reality and his ability to make viewers think about the visible world they live in, Bellamy makes a powerful use of photography as a medium. The Miami that is normally passed over is now seen in a different light.

Bellamy is the founder of ILOTT Vintage, a Miami-based creative movement that advocates the use of vintage cameras and embraces the romantic ideal of pre-electronic photography. With a passion for beautifully engineered mid-century cameras and a delight for using them in the practice of manual film photography, Bellamy exclusively uses rangefinder cameras that are anywhere from 45 to 70 years old.

Great care, time and pride are taken in refurbishing each camera that is acquired for the ILOTT Vintage studio. All cameras pass the same rigorous tests before they are taken out on assignments. Leathers are replaced with premium quality wood veneers custom tailored to each camera for a unique, elegant appearance. The collection is constantly evolving as no two cameras are exactly the same. These cameras will also be on display for the public and available for sale.
“Our rangefinders predate planned obsolescence,” says Bellamy. “They are from a time when an object would be handed down through generations, not just be replaced after a year; when the weight of a product was a sign of quality, and not regarded as a hindrance; when products were repaired instead of discarded…dirt and scuffs give a hint of an individual biography; a history of different owners and unknown travels.”

Bellamy will host a special private previewing on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 and the official launch will take place during this month’s Wynwood Art Walk on March 10th, 2012. Upon arrival, complimentary Mandarine Napoléon cocktails will be available at both events.

UNIX Fine Art Gallery Opening Saturday 3/10/12

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UNIX Fine Art Gallery Opening Saturday
Saturday, March 10 from 5 to 10 p.m.
UNIX Fine Art Miami gallery
2219 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood

Curators Alex Cesaria and Daniela Mercury will exhibit new work from artist Max Wiedemann and from Los Angeles based artist, Desire Obtain Cherish. After the artists’ success at Art Wynwood, Cesaria and Mercury have decided to extend their shows and feature them during the gallery’s grand opening, where both artists will be in attendance. Also attending the opening is Italian artist Andrea Sam Paolo. In addition to these works, two museum pieces by Brazilian artists Os Gemeos and Spanish artist Eugenio Merino will be displayed.

Product/81 and Fordistas Present Rebuilding Japan One Year Later 3/10/12

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Product/81 and Fordistas Present Rebuilding Japan: One Year Later
Saturday March 10, 6-10pm
Product/81 Gallery
2311 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood.
www.product81.com

Participating artists include David Tamargo, Lindsay Scoggins, Andrew Antonaccio, Brian Butler, superyummie, Guillermo Memo Arias, Yuki Tanaka, Agnieska Nowinska, WILD + BEAR, Dianaya and Marcello Ibañez.

On March 11, in the Japanese resort town of Minamisanriku, four generations of the Sato family will break out the cake and ice cream to celebrate the first birthday of what grandmother Kazuko calls the “child [that] was born to save us.” Down the coast, in Ishinomaki, Osaka artist Yuki Amano will be painting even more of her hometown’s shopfronts in bright, vibrant colors. Meanwhile Miyagi Governor Yoshihiro Murai, whose prefecture includes Yuki’s birthplace, will be finalizing plans to visit Taiwan, South Korea and China.

The Satos will try to ignore for a moment the boat that remains perched atop a nearby five-story building; young Yuki will likewise not worry that the ground around her own family’s home is still a full two meters lower than it used to be; and the governor will attempt to put a good face on the fact that his role is now nothing more than “top [traveling] salesman”. But try as each of these spirited souls might, neither they — nor any of the thousands upon thousands like them — will truly be able to forget the devastating damage done by the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, largely because even one year on the rebuilding remains undone.

To help shed light on the matter and raise funds for the still stricken nation, Product/81 and South Florida Ford are combining forces with 13 well-known Miami artists for a commemorative event called Rebuilding Japan: One Year Later.

Consisting of the artists’ original posters, in addition to limited edition 8x10s, Rebuilding Japan will also feature DJs Ess & Emm, the Purple People Eatery food truck (who’ve created a custom Mini Tuna Wakame Burger for the occasion), and the photography of Pamela Wasabi (whose Wasabi Fashion Kult takes much of its inspiration from Japanese culture). All of the artworks will be for sale during the event, and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Japanese Red Cross.

Product/81, a creative lab in the Wynwood Arts District, has deep personal and cultural ties to Japan, and, through their partnerships with South Florida Ford, a history of involvement in philanthropic projects throughout the community.

“We feel passionate about the recovery efforts,” said Product/81’s Joel Fernandez, “and, even a year later, it is essential that we continue to support Japan in their time of need.”

Art and Design Night for Odyssey 2012 Exhibition 3/10/12

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Art and Design Night for Odyssey 2012 Exhibition
Saturday March 10th, 2012 , 7-10 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street,
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our premier exhibition of the year 2012
“Odyssey 2012”
The “Odyssey 2012” exhibition features 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of March 10th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.
Our first exhibition of 2012 features a select group of artisans whose works reflect a vibrant, distinctive and provocative energy. Described as eclectic and diverse, this exhibition is guaranteed to appeal to a wide array of contemporary art lovers.

Music by
DJ Josh Nemcik
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

Envisions Contemporary Art at Curator’s Voice Art Projects 3/10/12

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Envisions. Contemporary Art at Curator’s Voice Art Projects
Saturday March 10, 2012, 6pm-10pm
Curator’s Voice Art Projects
2509 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood Art District
Miami, FL 33127

Curator’s Voice Art Projects And Curator Milagros Bello Cordially Invite You To The Wynwood Gallery Walk

En-Visions. Contemporary Art
Atelier Morales
Rosario Bond
Denise Diaz
Lamia Khorshid
Mauricio Mejias

Contraposing views, variances en mediums, critical conceptualisms, define the new practices in contemporary art nowadays. Extreme divergences conform the new visions in art. Artists express their own mythologies and their own crystallization of the world impacting, sometimes surprising the viewers. This show states on the difference and on the concurrence of art. From the figurative informalism of Rosario Bond, the poetics of Paris’ memorials of Atelier Morales, the mystic feminine of Denise Diaz, the feminist stories of Lamia Khorshid to the whimsical entities of Mauricio Mejias, the exhibition creates diverse narratives and distinct voices.
Milagros Bello, Ph.D.
Curator

March 2012 Gallery Walk at the Design District 3/10/12

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March 2012 Gallery Walk at the Design District
Saturday March 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Borinquen
100 NE 38th Street
Suite # 3, Miami, FL 33137,

Cocktail Reception for March 2012 Gallery Walk
Join us @ Borinquen Gallery for the Third Gallery Walk of 2012.
(Business days: open by appointment only, please call 305 – 491-1526)

Come Enjoy An Eclectic Body Of Work By Local Talents And Emerging Artists
Kourtney Eugene Brown, David Tupper, Sonia Neffetti, Clarice Desouza, Rick Esposito, Sacha Suarez, Rosa Gallardo, Claudine Charles, Nisa Vasquez and, Andres Rodriguez
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The Newly Built Borinquen’s Chronic & Specialty Care Center

The Insta Art Walk Challenge 3/10/12

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The Insta Art Walk Challenge
3/10/2012, Throughout Second Saturdays Art Walk
Wynwood/Design District
167 NW 25th St
Miami, FL 33127, USA
More Info

The Insta Art Walk Challenge is an opportunity to experience a communal gathering through the collective eye and lens of Miami, and we want to see it all. To participate in the Insta Art Walk Challenge, simply share a photo from Art Walk (Saturday, March 10) via Instagram with #instawalk305 and @beachedmiami in the caption. Photos from the challenge will be featured on beachedmiami.com, and all participants will be eligible to win a prize from one of the Insta Art Walk Challenge sponsors.

Atelier 1022 Presents Ellie Perla’s PolyChromatica 3/10/12

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Atelier 1022 Presents Ellie Perla’s ‘PolyChromatica’
March 10, 2012, 6-11 Pm, reception 6-8PM
Atelier 1022 Gallery
2732 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127

Atelier 1022 Studio and Fine Art Gallery is pleased to present the first Atelier 1022 feature show for Romanian-born artist Ellie Perla. The exhibition PolyChromatica will showcase a comprehensive collection of mixed-media drawings on paper, and debut the completed ‘Garden of Eden’ series. PolyChromatica will be open March 10 through April 1, 2012, with a reception for the artist at Atelier 1022 Gallery on March 10, 2012, 6-8 PM. During the Wynwood Art Walk for the month of March.

Opening Reception for Impact: Emotions of Color 3/2/12

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Opening Reception for Impact: Emotions of Color
Friday, March 2nd from 6:00 to 10:00 pm
ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries
169 Madeira Avenue
Coral Gables (Miami)
Florida, 33134, USA

As you read this, one of the most extensive and unprecedented museum collaborations that has ever occurred in this country is taking place in Southern California. Under the auspices of the Getty Research Institute and the J. Paul Getty Museum, a comprehensive survey of Los Angeles art from 1945-1980 called “Pacific Standard Time” is being shown in more than 60 of the region’s museums and cultural institutions and still more private galleries like this one. (For more information, see the spectacular 330-page eponymous catalog.)

The five artists we are exhibiting in “IMPACT: Emotions of Color” are another generation of artists influenced by the light and environment of Southern California. They are heirs to both the “light and space” and “finish fetish” movements, but each has found a unique way to build upon and continue to evolve those traditions. I hope that our show will offer South Florida art enthusiasts a taste of two key elements in “Pacific Standard Time.”

Five mid-career California artists will exhibit together for the first time in “IMPACT: Emotions of Color” opening Friday, Mar. 2nd at ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries in downtown Coral Gables.

Each of their unique abstract statements evolved from the extraordinary art matrix of Southern California in the 1960s, sometimes called the “Light and Space” movement. Stimulated by a heady mix of the surfing culture, glossy finishes on custom hotrods and motorcycles, and new materials from the local aerospace industry, those earlier artists were inspired to produce their abstract, often minimalist works by the region’s natural phenomena of surf, shorelines, skies, desert landscapes, and a sprawling metropolitan area pulsating with freeways, peppered by billboards and glowing with neon.

The artists represented by “IMPACT: Emotions of Color” essentially cite the same influences from nature—with an updated global perspective. It is no coincidence that Casper Brindle, Ned Evans and Andy Moses are dedicated surfers; the sport’s flashing excitement can be felt in their art. Atmospheric phenomena are among the influences found in the paintings of Lisa Bartleson and Suzan Woodruff.

Gallery owner and director Virginia Miller notes that “IMPACT: Emotions of Color” will offer art enthusiasts an opportunity to experience the contemporary works of outstanding Southern California artists deeply rooted in that region’s Light and Space movement through June 2012.

Greater Miami’s longest-established contemporary fine art gallery, ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries is located at 169 Madeira Ave., in the downtown Coral Gables business district. For more information, visit www.virginiamiller.com or call 305-444-4493.

Image: Ned Evans, Ukiah, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas, 41 x 41 inches, 2009

Bird Road Art Walk 3/17/12

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Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, March 17, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District (BRAD) is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40 St), extending south to SW 48 St. The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave, between 41 St & SW 48 St. Please check our website for complete listing of participating venues and map. www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Inviting the most curious of collectors and art aficionados to experience Miami’s Art Scene at the Bird Road Art Walk!

Enjoy an evening of visual and performing arts, engaging live demonstrations and spoken word. Explore the creative process in more than 30+ artists’ studios/ galleries and discover hundreds of works of art. Recently named “Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011” by Miami New Times, the Bird Road Art Walk is a must for all art enthusiasts.

This event is free and open to the public, enjoy ample free parking and a complimentary shuttle bus that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating venue.

Featuring: 3rd Door Art Project, Abel Triana Art, Abuela Art Gallery, Accent Alternative Art Space, Akuara Teatro Workshop, Aperture Studios, Art Cafe, Bohemio Art, Inc., Julio Cesar Art, Chavarriaga Fine Art Studio, Elcira Chomat Art, Esteban Blanco Art Studio, Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studios, H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery II, Ismael Gomez Peralta Art Studio, Juan M Benitez Art, La Silla Gallery, Liliana Oleiro, Luisa Mesa Artspace, Madero Art, MANO Fine Art Project Space, Maruchi Carmona Art, Matthew Miller/Nickel Glass Studio, Miami Art Club, Miami’s Brick & Mortar Gallery @Palmetto Carpet, Nedine del Valle, Nestor Arenas Art Studio, Perez Art Gallery, Rafael Consuegra/ Cuadart Studio, Ray Azcuy Art Studio, Romero-Hidalgo Artists’ Studios/MyArt Ventures, LLC, Roy Rodriguez Art Studio, SpeakFridays! (Miami’s Most Diverse Open Mic), T.A. Project, The Young Artists Academy, Valmar Design Gallery, Sandy Levy/Visual Impact Photography, Jacqueline Ruiz Art and the Warehouse
Alternative Space.
Start your ART Walk at any of the featured studios or galleries.

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

Contact us: 305.467.6819
fb: Bird Road Art District
twitter: @BirdRoadArts

Boswell Mourot Fine Art Presents Black White and In Between 3/3/12

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Boswell Mourot Fine Art Presents Black White and In Between
Saturday, March 3rd, 7-10pm
Boswell Mourot Fine Art
3162 Commodore Plaza
Miami, FL 33133
www.boswellmourot.com

Featured Artists:
Samuel Gray
John Allison
Diana B. Ashley
Kelly Edwards
Jon Etienne Mourot
Astrid Sohn
Winston Taylor
Helen Broadfoot
Carla Davis
Robin Loucks
Marissa Mason
Karen Deilke
Elena Petrouhkina

First Friday at Cernuda Arte 3/2/12

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First Friday at Cernuda Arte
Friday, March 2, 2012, 7 – 10 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Cernuda Arte cordially invites you to the gallery reception of A Group Show Of Thirty-Five Artists

An art exhibition featuring works by Eduardo Morales, Eduardo Laplante, Philippe Chartrand, Augusto Chartrand, Esteban Chartrand, José Carol, Armando Menocal, Enrique Caravia, Antonio Sánchez Araujo, Federico Sulroca, Víctor Manuel García, Amelia Peláez, Carlos Enríquez, Wifredo Lam, Fidelio Ponce de León, Mariano Rodríguez, Cundo Bermúdez, René Portocarrero, Mario Carreño, Loló Soldevilla, Gina Pellón, Joaquín Ferrer, Alfredo Sosabravo, Flora Fong, Manuel Mendive, Miguel Florido, Vicente Hernández, Giosvany Echevarría, Sandro de la Rosa, Irina Elén González, Ramón Vázquez, David Rodríguez, Joel Besmar, Li Domínguez Fong, Dayron González & more.

Mario Carreño, Encuentro Junto al Mar, (Encounter By the Sea), 1976,
oil on canvas, 47 3/8 x 67 inches

Bird Road Art Walk 2/18/12

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Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, February 18, 2012
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
(& the third Saturday of every month)

Located just off the Palmetto Expressway between Bird Road (SW 40 Street) and SW 48 Street, you will find a thriving community of more than thirty artists’ studios, art galleries, art schools, a live theater group called Akuara Teatro and Speak!, a stage for spoken word.

Warehouse presents Victor Alarcon Surreal Studies 2/18/12

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Warehouse presents Victor Alarcon: Surreal Studies
February 18, 7-11pm
4396 SW 74 Ave 33155
Bird Road Art District

Warehouse and The Bird Road Art District is proud to showcase a retrospective show on works produced by emerging photographer, Victor Alarcon. Victor’s exhibition expresses repetitive accumulations of a single subjects from a surrealistic point of view.

The work focuses on his perspective of the reocurring use of the same object throughout each photograph. Bringing these objects into an abstract representation on a 2 dimensional surface expresses Victor’s gift, behind the lens of a camera.

One year ago, Victor Alarcon emerged into the art scene with his colorful, intriguing, succesful photography exhibition: Simply Live. Images of people, places and things from his travels around the world. Victor runs a succesful production company: Victor E. Productions. Shooting commercials, music videos and documentarys for the public eye. In the last year he has been commissioned for work with such organizations as the Miami Parking Authority, Formula 1 Cars and O.Y.E.

The exhibition begins this Saturday night, Feb 18 at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. Food and drinks will be served. Live music and art will also be featured at this event. Thanks for your support.

–Warehouse Alternative Space
–Victor E Alarcon – ‘Simply Live’

Way Huge Artwalk Afterparty 2/11/12

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Way Huge Artwalk Afterparty
Saturday 02.11, Doors 7pm – 5am
Electric Pickle
2826 N Miami Ave
Miami FL 33137

Feat: Clockwork (Life & Death/ Italy)
Chaim *Live (Bpitch Control/ Tel Aviv)
+ Dj sets by: Jonny Cruz, Will Renuart, Alejandro Sabb
Jason Baez, Jeremy Ismael & Federco Troconis

February Gallery Walk and Valentine’s Art Sale 2/11/12

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February Gallery Walk & Valentine’s Art Sale Cocktail Reception
Saturday February 11, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Borinquen Gallery
100 NE 38th Street, Suite # 3
Miami, FL 33137

Gallery Walk & Huge Valentine’s Art Sale
Up to 50% Discount.
The gift that keeps giving!
What’s better than a “special one – of – a kind” art piece as a gift to that special someone in your life??? Plus, a gift that keeps increasing in value!

Come Enjoy An Eclectic Body Of Work By Local Talents And Emerging Artists
Kourtney Eugene Brown, David Tupper, Sonia Neffetti, Clarice Desouza, Rick Esposito, Sacha Suarez, Rosa Gallardo, Claudine Charles, Nisa Vasquez, Andres Rodriguez and, Fannie Colindres at The Newly Built Borinquen’s Chronic & Specialty Care Center

On the Road to Vail Film Festival Art Walk at Gallery 212 Miami 2/11/12

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Gallery to host Vail Film Festival Preview Screening & Reception during
Saturday February 11, 2012 6pm – Midnight
Gallery 212 Miami
2407 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
www.gallery212miami.com

“On the Road to Vail”
Gallery 212 Miami today officially announced a new partnership with the 2012 Vail Film Festival Presented by Cadillac (March 29th through April 1st) in Vail, Colorado. As part of the partnership, Gallery 212 Miami will host a Pre Vail Film Festival Screening and Reception on Saturday, February 11th where the public will be invited into the Gallery for a free evening of art and film with wine, specialty cocktails and light bites provided by Catch Grill and Bar Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay, Societe Perrier, and PopChips!

Miami art lovers and tastemakers attending February’s Second Saturday Art Walk in the Wynwood Art District will be welcomed into the Gallery from 6pm to midnight to experience the work of famed Pop Artist Michael Perez alongside an A-list of Gallery Featured Artists to include; Master Painter John Pate, Photographer Matt Stock, Artist Jonathan Dvortez, Artist Sean Murdock, Painter and Couture Designer Raull (Italy), Painter Johnny Pate, Fashion Photographer Fred Love, Artist Billy Knows (L.A.), Sculptor Henry Souto, Sculptors and Artist Duo Juan Pablo Vizcaino Cortijo and Sandra Madjdi (PR) and Artist Charlotte Oedekoven.

New for February the gallery is delighted to introduce “Rock Candy” Stone Sculptures by ruru and the featured designers of Gallery 212 Miami’s Art Walks the Runway© Fashion Haus :Frais Culture Menswear Couture introducing the “Frais World” Installation. The Fashion Haus line also includes couture art fashion designs Raull of Reception (Italy), , FMIA Brand by Sean Murdock and Michael Perez Original Designs on Tees and Canvas Bags. Guests will be invited to view a selection of short films in preview of the 2012 Vail Film Festival. Guests will enjoy wine and specialty “New York Lemonade” cocktails from Catch Grill & Bar Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay and Societe Perrier sparkling water, plus light bites and a variety of flavors of PopChips, and will also have a chance to win All Access VIP Passes for two to the 2012 Vail Film Festival.

The 2012 Vail Film Festival will officially open on Thursday evening, March 29th and run through Sunday, April 1st in Vail, Colorado, USA. Festival pass holders will enjoy film screenings, red carpet ceremonies and parties, panel discussions, live music featuring Grammy-winning musicians from LA’s famed Hotel Café, a late night lounge featuring DJ Jason Perez, the festival’s hospitality lounge at The Sebastian Hotel, and the annual awards ceremony recognizing the outstanding work of leaders in the film industry on Saturday, March 31st.

Pop Artist Michael Perez will be a featured celebrity guest artist in attendance throughout the festival weekend in Vail, and will be painting live from the Opening and Closing Night Parties, and can also be found daily in the Hospitality Lounge for meet and greets, photo opportunities, and to show a selection of pieces which will be available for sale during the 2012 Festival with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the charity of choice of the 2012 Vail Film Festival.

Niki EM Pop UP Concert Carnaval style 2/11/12

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Niki EM Pop UP Concert Carnaval style
February 11, 7pm
ICL Studio
2051 NW 2nd AVE
Wynwood Miami, FL

9pm POP UP concert
Product 81 Gallery
2311 NW 2nd Ave.

Beatz n’ Brew with the Awarehouse / Acoustronic Crew
Panther Cafe

Last Art Walk I was really inspired … over and over my visits to Art Walk have proved that under any given circumstance it is gunna be RAW and REAL, ours and NOW… right here in our hometown Miami – during just my 1/2 hr. show on the Panther Cafe Stage during last months Art Walk hundreds of people passed in front; they inspired me too! Their dance moves and face paints, wacky costumes or not … made me realize what makes Art Walk so exciting is that it is just that – ART WALKING – everyone is part of “the Show” artists and viewers alike… Amoungst the 40+ people who showed up for my show, 24 people were total “virgins” to Art Walk and had never been or even heard about it – they were all blown away – There is so much amazing art to see!

So the idea for a “marcha”, a Carnival style procession leading through the streets, stoping at designated spots for a “closer view” to end at a final destination where everyone celebrates amidst art, listening to music, being a part of the vibe poped into my head.

There is tonza new graffitti ‘n fun awaiting us right here in our front yard – Wynwood Art Disrtict . . . Let’s Celebrate the life we have Carnival / Mardi Gras Miami Style!!! Why? Porque la vida ES un CARNAVAL … get all our friends together and have some fun!!!

The plan … we all meet at ICL Studio; Us, our fav. peeps, their coolest, n closest most colorful peeps. From there we mobilize down the “Avenida” in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District during Feb. Art Walk. . . drummers, tambourins, and music, feathers and beads, sparkles and boas, sunglasses and MIA Hats and body paint to channel our Miami Carnival vibe. . Gunna check out all the killer new street art, hit a few iconicle galleries climaxing with a Niki EM – POP UP CONCERT and then tonz of multi media deliciousness.

So …
– Get your Shades, hats, chains & feathers, paints and portable instruments and come on down!
– Meet at ICL Studio (2051 NW 2nd AVE) 7pm to start of the evening in Ivan’s Organic Future.
– Walk, talk, move n’ groove by street art, graffitti, art galleries, stopping at some of “The Avenida’s” most exciting venues.
– POP UP concert at 9pm at the Product 81 Gallery (2311 NW 2nd Ave.)
– Not over yet!
– Refuel at the food trucks
– Head to Panther Cafe … Beatz n’ Brew with the Awarehouse / Acoustronic Crew. . .
– Buggy on into a new day!

See you this Saturday on “The Avenida”!

Art and Design Night for Odyssey 2012 Exhibition 2/11/12

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Art and Design Night for Odyssey 2012 Exhibition
Saturday February 11th, 2012 from 7-10 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our premier exhibition of the year 2012
“Odyssey 2012”

Music by
DJ Josh Nemcik
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

The “Odyssey 2012” exhibition features 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of February 11th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.

Our first exhibition of 2012 features a select group of artisans whose works reflect a vibrant, distinctive and provocative energy. Described as eclectic and diverse, this exhibition is guaranteed to appeal to a wide array of contemporary art lovers.

For clients in the Palm Beach ~ Boca Raton area, transportation from Regency Court in Boca Raton to Art Fusion Galleries has been provided via Midnight Sun Tours. This bus will leave from Regency Court in Boca Raton (the corner of Jog Road and Yamato) PROMPTLY at 6:00 p.m. Saturday February 11th, and will leave Miami at 10:00 p.m. for the return home. Please RSVP your seat by Feb. 8th by calling Michael Altheim at (561).706.5146

New Exhibition Miguel Paredes Desire Obtain Cherish Cope 2 Wynwood Art Walk 2/11/12

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Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
173 NW 23rd St
Miami FL 33127
RSVP to rsvp@miguelparedes.com
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Unix Fine Art & Miguel Paredes Would Like You To… Join us for a new exhibition in Wynwood During the 2nd Saturday’s ART WALK featuring Miguel Paredes, Desire Obtain Cherish and COPE2

This is our 2nd installment of a new series of group shows! ‘Unix Fine Art’ presents work by leading artists, together with original works from Paredes’ Collection

Cocktails provided by Zignum Mezcal & Perrier
Beats by DJ YSL

5-7pm : Private Viewings please

7-10pm : Open to the Public

Come enjoy incredible art, music and complimentary cocktails with us on Saturday, Feb. 11th!

Jessy Nite’s Bad As I Wanna Be Jewels and Art Opens at Primary Projects 2/11/12

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Jessy Nite’s ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’, Jewels & Art Opens
February 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Primary Projects
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104
Miami, FL 33137
www.primaryprojects.com

Primary Projects presents Jessy Nite, ‘Bad As I Wanna Be”
As the opening exhibition of the 2012 season, Primary Projects presents Jessy Nite’s first Miami-based solo exhibition ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’, an outspoken series of multimedia works evoking the spirit of rebellion, determination, success, luxury and gender identity from a pointedly feminine perspective.

Wielding brash confidence and overt sexuality as her metaphoric weaponry, Nite’s practice follows a lineage of groundbreaking female artists who have relayed their personal experiences within patriarchal paradigms (both within and outside the realm of contemporary art-making) loudly and not without explicit, often scandalous terminology. Nite shares her observations through a gritty, street-inspired lens revealing the aspirations and inherent limitations of the drive to win and win big. Holding fast to the ‘live fast, die young’ spirit of pink rock and clandestine urban culture, Nite’s typographic work and multimedia installations are made for those who throw caution to the wind and publicly engage their creative (sometimes self-destructive) powers. Phrases and words reflecting Nite’s own brash, street-wise swagger act as both a draw and defense: they are warning signs to those who fail to meet Nite’s own ruthless work ethic, but also a battle cry for all those who measure up.

A highlight of Nite’s series of sculptures, print works and installations include a series of words, associated with Nite’s aesthetic: Paid (spelled out with hot pink jewels), Waster (pushing out of the wall in mirrored splinters) and Disappear Here (threaded through with boldly colored string). The exhibition’s centerpiece will feature a full-size bed, where visitors are invited to lie down and see the words ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’ hover over them in wild cursive letters.

Jessy Nite is a multidisciplinary artist and graphic designer who studied shoe design at the Fashion Institute in New York and art direction at the Miami Ad School. Nite has exhibited both fine art and design projects in Miami, São Paulo and Bangkok. She lives and works in Miami. ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’ is on view through April.

Artcenter/ South Florida Artwalk 2/4/12

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Artcenter/ South Florida Artwalk
Saturday, February 4th, 7-10PM
ArtCenter Vitrine Exhibition Space
924 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL

ArtCenter ArtWalk presents open studios, exhibitions, the opportunity to meet ACSF artists and light refreshments!

Obtuse Contrasts
Federico Serrano
On View / January 20 to March 25
Contrasts take place in daily life. Images reflect upon connections that are often overlooked and disregarded. In these dichotomies, there exists a third element, the ability to generate an experience based on the juxtaposed images. Once cannot know darkness without light.

A native Colombian, Federico Serrano’s interest in photography began in the mid 70’s when he used his first-ever paycheck to buy a camera. He started traveling and taking pictures around the world in more than 75 countries. He has lived in several cities in Latin America, Europe, and the U.S. Currently he resides in Miami Beach, Florida.

Join ArtCenter & Chalk for a night of fun and games!
Enjoy ArtCenter’s ArtWalk from 7-10PM, then head over to Chalk for complimentary cocktails from 10-11PM and ping pong from 11PM to midnight.
RSVP at chalkmiami.com

First Friday Reception at Cernuda Arte 2/3/12

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Important Cuban Artworks Volume Ten First Friday Reception
Friday, February 3, 2012, 7 – 10 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134

This show includes a special gathering of artworks from
Colonial, Academic, Modern and Contemporary Cuban artists.

Image: Mario Carreño, Chiquita Banana, 1986, oil on canvas, 47 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches

archiTECTONICS Artist Reception 2/11/12

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archiTECTONICS
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6pm -10pm
Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts
Wynwood Arts District
2043 N Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
www.dlfinearts.com

Architecture And Art Vie For Relevance In New Paintings By Julie Davidow

Diana Lowenstein Gallery is pleased to present “archiTECTONICS” a solo exhibition of new work by Miami artist, Julie Davidow. The work will be on view from February 11 – April 8, 2012, with an artist talk led by curator Claire Breukel on Sat. February 18 at 2pm.

For this exhibition, Davidow has created a series of paintings with a focus on the relationship between the architecture of contemporary art museums and the artwork that is enshrined within these structures. The term architectonics refers to characteristics of architecture, design and construction; and relates to the scientific systematization of the totality of knowledge.

“Davidow surveys the formal qualities associated with how we interact with, and consume, contemporary art highlighting parts of our experience that we would ordinarily take for granted and overlook, “ says curator Claire Breukel, “Her work is minimal, yet precise and deeply obsessive.” The paintings seek to establish order through the mapping of multiple visual cues, while commenting on the struggle between the natural and built environments.”

“My work has always involved an organizational grid. This grid has evolved to become “samples” of other artists’ works,” says Davidow. “More recently I have been interested in the architecture of the museums themselves, and am now sampling elements of these buildings. The structure which holds the art becomes the scaffold of the painting itself.”

“I use “sampling” in a way similar to musicians,” continues Davidow. “From an image I use of a building, or another artist’s work, I reduce that image to the essential elements that references its physical structure or composition. This creates the rhythm, beat, or geometry of the building or artwork.”

Some of the architecture that Davidow samples in her paintings includes the Denver Art Museum by Donald Liebskind, the Milwaukee Art Museum by Santiago Calatrava, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Bloch Building by Steven Holl, the Fort Worth Museum of Art by Tadao Ando, and the De Young Museum by Herzog & de Meuron.

Julie Davidow studied at New World School of the Arts in Miami. She has exhibited in The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC; Mass MOCA in North Adams, Mass; the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in Winston-Salem, NC, and numerous galleries nationwide.

Her work is included in the permanent collections of the Miami Art Museum and the Girl’s Club Collection in Ft. Lauderdale and numerous private collections. Davidow is coauthor of MIAMI Contemporary Artists, Schiffer Publishing 2007.

An opening reception with the artist will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 6 10 pm, with an Artist talk moderated by curator Claire Breukel on Saturday, February 18th, 2pm. A catalog with essay by curator Claire Breukel will be available.

Photographs of Viernes Cultural / Cultural Friday on 1/27/12

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Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday on Friday, January 27, 2012. We started off having dinner at El Taquito and had the be best parrilla, with awesome sausage, blood sausage, sweetbread, steak and ribs…it was so yummy.  Then on to all of the wonderful gallery’s and music all up and down 8th Street.

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle 2/4/12

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle
February 4, 2012, 7-10PM
Streets of Mayfair Promenade

Please join us for our February circle.. We will be drumming and dancing in the open air at the Mayfair in the Grove, located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Mary Street. We will drum in the Promenade, in the open area near Florida Street Mayfair entrance, across the Promenade from the Music Conservatory, in the same open area where we met in October. There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets. We will light up the night and rev up the energy of the Grove Art Walk. Come, and discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument will be available along with water and seating. All you need to bring are happy hands. For more information, please contact Karen or Liz: karen.deilke@gmail.com, lizgib@aol.com

Third Avenue Art District Annual Art Walk 2/4/12

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Third Avenue Art District Annual Art Walk
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 6-10pm
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Free Trolley

Francie Bishop Good | 117 NE 2nd Street
Tin Ly | 436 NE 3rd Avenue
Mary Lou Siefker | 436 NE 3rd Avenue
Rosanna Saccoccio | 440 NE 3rd Avenue
Madeline Denaro | 505 NE 3rd Avenue
Wilma Bulkin Siegel | 509 NE 3rd Avenue
Margi Glavovic Nothard | 724 NE 3rd Avenue
Michel Pellus | 801 NE 4th Avenue
Janet Gold | 805 NE 4th Avenue
Tobey Archer | 805 NE 4th Avenue
Henning Haupt | 809 NE 4th Avenue
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale-NSU | One East Las Olas Boulevard | 1 – 9 pm
Girls’ Club | 117 NE 2nd Street | 6 – 10 pm

This group of professional artists has focused its efforts on creating a visual arts district in Fort Lauderdale. In the professional world, these artists are national and international award winning talents visible in museum, public and private collections.

Printmaker Rosanna Saccoccio’s delicate prints have expanded into a ongoing series of mixed media collaged paintings that will be on view. Her guest photographer Pat Moss will be showing a new series of work for the event. Rosanna first bought a two-story building for her studio over 40 years ago. Since 1995, the other artists have bought, built, or rented space in the area of her studio.

Artists in the district include Francie Bishop Good showing Interactions, a new series of photographs and drawings. Her guest artist for the evening will be Miami photographer Dogan Arslanoglu showing a new body of work entitled, The Weight. Tin Ly will add to his large, painterly sculptures, a new series of drawings on bamboo sheaths. Madeline Denaro will display her restive, abstract paintings from her current theme, Between. Mary Lou Siefker will show her colorful abstract paintings along with her Image Series. Wilma Bulkin Siegel, will be showing her new portraits of art collectors series: The Collectors. Tobey Archer will exhibit paintings, examples of her public art and light sculptures along with other new artworks. Janet Gold will be featuring a series of intimate, mixed media collages. Margi Glavovic Nothard, hosts guest photographers to explore her work in:
GLAVOVIC: LAYERS_Architecture and Art through the Photography of Paul Clemence, Margi Glavovic Nothard, Robin Hill and Peter Nolan – connecting Art and Architecture. The group has welcomed two new members: Henning Haupt whose gestural drawings and large colorful oil paintings generate intimate visual spaces, and Michel Pellus whose paintings are impressive and realistic.

Participating once again will be the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale-Nova Southeastern University, and they will be extending their hours until 9pm for this special event. Primordial: Paintings and Sculpture by Isabel De Obaldia will be on view along with works from the Glackens and Cobra collections with free admission. For those wishing to see Offering of the Angels: Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery, this special ticketed exhibition closes at 6pm, (last entry at 5pm). Start with one of the exhibits or end your tour at the Museum with a glass of wine on the Plaza or hang out on the Peck Terrace, now featuring the wall painting by Arturo Herrera.
Also featured in this year’s Artwalk is an exhibition presented by Girls’ Club, a non-profit alternative space exhibiting contemporary art by women. The current exhibit,
Re-Framing the Feminine, curated by Dina Mitrani, is a selection of photographs from the collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz.

Free trolleys will be available to escort visitors from one location to another throughout the night. This is a special chance to meet the artists or even start an art collection. It is an opportunity to engage in the creative experience of the artist’s studio setting and to purchase professional artwork. This experience is only offered to the public once each year.

For more information visit www.thirdavenueartdistrict.com.

Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday 1/27/12

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Fri., January 27, 2012, from 7 to 11 pm
Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday
SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 17th Avenues

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month

Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Join us in celebrating the first Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday of 2012! Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!

Walking Tour of Little Havana
Legendary local historian Dr. Paul George leads a walking tour of Little Havana each month. Learn the fascinating details about Little Havana’s history, people and places.
This month’s tour will focus on Historic Shenandoah neighborhood. This special tour is educational, interesting and absolutely free. Learn of when Calle Ocho was a dirt road known in some parts as Orange Gable Road. See the site of historic Blecher Homestead and the historic brigade 2506 museum, among other fascinating landmarks.
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm
Cost: FREE

Daniella Viotti
The Living Statue Performer, has been mesmerizing crowds at Viernes Culturales for many years. Daniela is a statue and award winning sculptor. She loves performing as a Living Statue at Viernes Culturales and giving so much positive energy to all that stop and pose with her!

Film at the Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $8 for general public and $7 for students and seniors! Can it get any better than this?

Viernes Culturales Presents
Penner Studio Opening Reception
Friday, January 27 2012 7 pm – 10 pm
Futurama Building, 1637 Calle 8, Miami FL 33135
Live Jazz Band
Growing up in South Florida has influenced Katey Penner’s artistic style. The exciting collision of culture, color, and customs has converged into art to create canvases which express these diverse elements. Using a palette knife and a wide array of acrylic paint colors, Katey creates pieces that resonate with passion and life. It is her desire to bring a unique sense of color, imagination, and perspective to each waiting canvas. www.penner-studio.com

Agustin Gainza Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Agustin Gainza
Cremata Gallery – Exhibition of works by various artists
Havana Nostra – Exhibition of works by various artists
Malagon Gallery – Exhibition of work by William Malagon
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Marta G. Ismail
Maxoly /Latin Art Core – Exhibition of works by Cuban Masters
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art -Exhibition of works by Mildrey Guillot
Molina Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Luis Molina
Natalie Nauta Gallery – Exhibition of works by Natalie Nauta
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration & Framing – Exhibition works by various artists
Pance Art Gallery – Exhibition of works of Cindy Pance
Penner Studios – Exhibition of works by Katey Penner
Unzueta Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Ramon Unzueta

2B Asian Bristo – Alfaro’s – Azucar Ice Cream – Casa Panza Cafe – Cuba Ocho – Domino’s Pizza – El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria – El Pub – El Exquisito Restaurant – I Love Calle Ocho – Kamazoo – Little Havana to Go – Salsa Art Dance Studio – McDonald’s Restaurant – Oriental Restaurant – Pizza Hut – Catharsis Restaurant – Subway – Tower Theater – Tutti Frutti Ice Cream

Art District Cigars – Cuban Cigar, Co. – Cuba Tobacco Cigar, Co. –
Little Havana Cigar Factory – Top Cigars

We’re happy to announce the recent launch of LittleHavanaGuide.com — the most comprehensive, updated guide to Little Havana you can find online, and free! It has more than 100 multimedia articles and mini-guides on what to do, where to go and how to explore the neighborhood. Most articles in the Discover section are like mini-guides, with topics including cuisine (Cuban, Central American, Spanish, seafood, bakeries and lots more), cigar buying, cigar stores and factories, theaters, clubs, galleries, botanicas, parks, events and much more. There are also glossaries to help you learn about Latin music and dance, tropical juices, tropical fruits and vegies, etc.

A Visit & Stay section shares advice on how to get to the neighborhood (by car, bike, public transit, etc.), where to stay, local tours, and tips for prospective residents. The Cafecito talk section has testimonials from neighborhood fans, photo and video galleries, a link to the site’s discussion board, facts and tips, and fun content like “You Know You Are From Little Havana When …” We like the Engage section, too: It shows you how to get involved in the neighborhood by volunteering, reducing litter, patronizing small businesses, etc.

Join us in welcoming our newest sponsor, UnitedHealthCare to Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays. Stop by their booth, located just East of the Tower Theater, at the entrance of Domino Plaza for lots of helpful information on their organization.
Thank you to Coca-Cola Refreshments for providing this month’s entertainment.
Dozens of NEW local artists and artisans (including local authors) selling their wares in our outdoor Arts Fair
Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish and Mexican cuisine
Traditional fruteria at 13th Ave. & SW 8th St.
Beautiful art galleries & artist studios open for you to explore (some featuring live music)
Live music (and dance) in many of our local venues: flamenco, traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban rumba, more!
Unique stores selling locally made cigars (cigars rolled in person), Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!

Viernes Culturales is made possible with the support of our sponsors the James L. Knight Foundation, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

GroveHouse Gallery last 1st Saturday in Coconut Grove 2/4/12

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GroveHouse Gallery last 1st Saturday in Coconut Grove
Saturday, Feb. 4th 2012 from 7 pm to 9 pm
Promenade in the Shops at Mayfair #162

GroveHouse Artists Gallery will be hosting their last exhibit opening in their current gallery space

New General Membership Exhibit
Featured Artist: Don Calhoun – photographer
Special Exhibit by Luz Aponte

Light refreshments will be served
The exhibit will run thru Feb 24th.

Bird Road Art Walk 1/21/12

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Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, January 21, 2012, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
Bird Road Art District (BRAD) is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street), BRAD extends south to SW 48th Street. The majority of the studios are located between SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave, between 41 St & SW 48th St. Please check website for map and complete listing of artists.

thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Experience Miami’s growing art scene on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the Bird Road Art Walk. On the third Saturday of each month, art enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an evening of amazing visual and performing arts. Recently voted “Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011” by Miami New Times, the monthly art walk showcases the work of 40+ local contemporary artists, rotating exhibitions, engaging live demonstrations, spoken word and an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes into the artists’ studio to experience their world of creativity.

Enjoy ample free parking, wine and lite bites and a complimentary shuttle bus that will take you to each participating venue. Start your art walk at any of the participating venues, click here for listing. http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

For more information please contact us at 305.467.6819, visit www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com, become a friend on Facebook:Bird Road Art District and follow us on Twitter: @BirdRoadArts

Photographs of Wynwood Art Walk on 1/14/12

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Wynwood Art Walk on Saturday, January 14, 2011.  We first stopped off at Miguel Paredes Gallery which was awesome as always and we enjoyed complimentary Zignum Mezcal cocktails. As we walked down 23rd we stopped in a gallery and they had complimentary cocketails made from Mandarine Napoleon a mandarin liqueur, it was so good.  We made our way down to GAB Studio and then just walked around Wynwood and hit as many galleries as we could ended up at Eleazar Delgado Studio.  We a great night and saw so many people that we know it was awesome. :-)

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Wynwood Art Walk Reception and Meet the Artist Byron Keith Byrd 1/14/12

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Wynwood Art Walk Reception & Meet the Artist: Byron Keith Byrd
1-14-12 thru 2-4-12, 9pm-12am
Wynwood Exhibition Center
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
More Info

Artist Byron Keith Byrd challenges the age-old beliefs of Christianity in his upcoming solo exhibition, Biblical Proportions, presented by Wynwood Exhibition Center in Miami, Florida.

He examines the validity of its claims through works like “Religious Trap”, a 103-inch tall wooden cross which is seemingly plain from a distance. Upon closer inspection, it is revealed to be constructed of over 300 wooden mousetraps, a clear reference to “religious trappings.”

Byrd goes on to examine current events with “Protest,” a 50” x 67” oil on canvas depicting the bigoted stance taken by Pastor Fred Phelps and his devout followers of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas.

“Bible Belt” presents another double entendre: It is a mixed media work which incorporates a leather belt embossed with tiny Bibles and praying hands. Mounted on raw wood, it is embellished with gold leaf, featuring the abbreviations of some 15 states which comprise the ‘Bible Belt’ of the southern-most United States. Viewers may wonder if this piece might be attributed to abuse suffered at the hands of the belt meted down by a strict religious father delivering a domestic brand of Old Testament justice.

In Biblical Proportions, Byrd asks viewers to confront their religious misconceptions and spiritual beliefs while also posing this question: Why have the belief systems of various faiths been the impetus for child abuse, prejudice and war?

The gallery will host a reception on Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 7-10 pm. The artist will be present and the exhibition will run through February 4th. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday from 5 – 11 pm, Saturday from 9 – 11 pm or Monday through Friday by appointment.

Art Walk After Party with DJ Supersede at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge, adjacent to the Wynwood Exhibition Center. Tequila Love specials all night, Kitchen open till 1AM.

Locust Projects presents Ruben Ochoa for Second Saturday Gallery Walk 1/14/12

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Locust Projects presents Ruben Ochoa for Second Saturday Gallery Walk
Reception: Saturday, January 14, 7pm
Locust Projects, Inc
155 NE 38th Street Suite 100
Miami, Fl 33137

Ruben Ochoa CORES and CUTOUTS in conjunction with Second Saturday Gallery Walk
Through January 28, 2012

Locust Projects is pleased to announce CORES and CUTOUTS, Ruben Ochoa’s first solo exhibition in Miami. Known for using gritty, vernacular building materials such as concrete, dirt, and steel, the artist will create a new site-specific installation using the building’s substructure as source material. Ochoa will cut through the concrete floor to expose subterranean cross-sections of the gallery’s foundation, revealing the space where earth and architecture intersect. Cored segments of the poured concrete floor will totter on columns of substrate above their normal resting place.

Ochoa’s installations address an architectural disjuncture, conflating the gallery and the art object. With a nod to both archeology and earthworks, his work at Locust Projects further explores the materials and politics of infrastructure in the social fabric. Contemplating the materiality of the built environment, Ochoa’s work encourages viewers to have a deeper experience with their surroundings as they step out of the gallery and confront those same materials on the street.

Born in 1974 in Oceanside, California, Ruben Ochoa currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. Recent exhibitions include a two person show at the San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose, CA, 2011; and group exhibitions in the FGAP @ Venice, Collateral Event of the 54th International Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, Palazzo Papadopoli, Venice, Italy, 2011; and The Artist’s Museum: Los Angeles Artists 1980-2010, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA, 2010. Ochoa has had solo exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, CA, 2010; Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, LA, 2010; Charles H. Scott Gallery at Emily Carr University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2009; and Site Santa Fe, NM, 2009. Ochoa was included in the 2008 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art, NY and the 2004 California Biennial at the Orange County Museum of Art, CA. He has been awarded the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, 2008 and a Creative Capital Foundation Grant, 2005. Following his exhibition at Locust Projects, Ruben Ochoa will be preparing for his first solo exhibition at James Cohan Gallery, NY in the spring of 2012.

Locust Projects is a not-for-profit exhibition space founded by three Miami artists in 1998 in order to provide contemporary visual artists the freedom to experiment with new ideas and methods without the limitations of conventional exhibition spaces. Artists are encouraged to create site-specific installations as an extension of their representative work, and Locust Projects offers them a vibrant Miami experience to develop their ideas. Locust Projects is committed to offering an approachable and inviting venue for the Miami and international art community to experience the work and meet the artists. http://www.locustprojects.org/

Locust Projects’ exhibitions and programming are made possible with the support from: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; Galt & Skye Mikesell; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Hannibal Cox Jr. Foundation; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, and the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners.

Special thanks to Vicente and Olga Mari Lago; Christie’s; James Cohan Gallery, New York; and Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, Los Angeles.

Panther Coffee and Awarehouse present Beats and Brew at Artwalk V with Niki Em 1/14/12

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Panther Coffee and Awarehouse present Beats and Brew at Artwalk V with Niki Em
January 14, 7-11
Panther Coffee
2390 NW 2nd Ave.

Enjoy a groovy + caffeinated stop at Wynwood Art Walk featuring some of Miami’s finest hand-crafted music + coffee.

Sets by:.
Axiom (Acustronic)
DeviceRATT
Niki Em LIVE 9pm
Dume
DJ AnaM

The first Art Walk of 2012 is here… we have a clean slate starting the year. This is not just any year, it is 2012! We have all been hearing
about this for decades – well, the future is NOW. Where are all the flying cars? the hovercrafts? the telepathic communication ? I propose we set our minds… lets do it; Just say YES! (sorry for the cliches but its true) Let us envision our brightest future and set our minds thus forward in a new world. One where our lives and our loves are our inspiration along with the sunset and skinny dipping under moon light…. If life is so short – WE MUST LIVE IT!!!

Art Walk, the second Saturday of every month is our platform for expressing just this! A movement has sparked, a sub culture , a boom of creativity and a transformation – a METAMORPHOSIS – of a burnt out, rundown part of town. The artists whose studios and work is displayed and gratified are the catalyst and we , the viewers breath them continuing life through our interest and inspiration thus creating a cycle of energy exchanged between us all.

Tomorrow is the first Art Walk of 2012 – I invite you to join the flow. The flyer attached has the address for the stage in the heart of this Wynwood Art Walk Movement. All this art inspires music and there will be a show after show from 7-11pm on the outdoor Panther Stage in the midst of galleries, graffiti and art shows. Dont be afraid to wear your bright colors, feathers and body paint… we would love for all of you to come out; even bring your friends and fam – to inspire and be inspired.

panthercoffee.com // awarehousemiami.com

ArtWalk After Party at The Blue Piano 1/14/12

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ArtWalk After Party at The Blue Piano
January 14 7:00pm – 2:00am
The Blue Piano
4600 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137

ArtWalk after party with Live Salsa by Leslie Cartaya and Raymer Olalde!

It’s second Saturday which means we got your after party covered! Join us for some good wine and munchies!!! While Leslie Cartaya ad Raymer Olalde play some good latin tunes… It’s your voice if you get up and dance or not… NOT MANDATORY!

*”Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~Berthold Auerbach *with a little help from wine!

Unix Fine Art and Miguel Paredes Invite You to Miguel Paredes Studio 1/14/12

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Unix Fine Art and Miguel Paredes Invite You to Miguel Paredes Studio
Saturday, January 14, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Miguel Paredes Studio
173 NW 23rd St.
Miami, FL 33127

Join us for a new exhibition in Wynwood During the 2nd Saturday’s ART WALK featuring Miguel Paredes, Max Wiedemann and COPE2

rsvp@miguelparedes.com : 305:534.2184 x2244

After party hosted by Ricochet Lounge – 3250 Buena Vista Blvd #122B RSVP@RicochetLounge.com

Gallery Walk Isolations at The Lunch Box Gallery 1/14/12

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Gallery Walk “Isolations” @ The Lunch Box Gallery
January 14th from 6 to 11pm
The Lunch Box Gallery
310 NW. 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127
thelunchboxgallery.com

The Lunch Box Gallery cordially invites you to the popular Gallery Walk (Wynwood Art District) to see the acclaimed photography show “Isolations” which is now considered by the press as one of the BEST art shows of Art Basel’s season.

The exhibition gathers four different expressions of the notion of isolation, where human beings or things that belong to them are isolated to make a call for observation and raise a social commentary about the world today. Through the conceptual photographs of these four artists, themes emerge that can go from the exploration of alienation and passivity in our existing societies by experimenting with public reaction, to the examination of depersonalization as a consequence of the mass consumption, which has shaped this world of identical people even though fully convinced of being completely “free”.

The photographs reveal situations that are encapsulated in time by the use of photography as a medium, and at the same time, they awake in the viewer a sense of strangeness; a result of unnaturally isolating these situations within their own context, or decontextualizing them by removing elements from their expected frames of reference and placing them into new settings.

“Isolations” is open to the public from December 1st, 2011 to February 25th, 2012. Business Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am – 6pm and open during the Gallery Walks every second Saturday of the month (Dec 3rd, Dec 10th, Jan 14th, Feb 11th).

The Lunch Box Gallery is a small but vibrant and cutting edge gallery founded in February of 2011 and located in the Wynwood Art District of Miami. Its mission is to show and support the work of emerging regional, national and international artists of all media, with a particular emphasis on contemporary photography and its new trends; and where forms like conceptual, fine art, documentary and mixed media photography are subjects of exploration.

Dorsch Gallery presents Post-Identity Garden of Failure 1/21/12

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Dorsch Gallery presents Post-Identity Garden of Failure a talk with Mette Tommerup and Alpesh Kantilal Patel
January 21, 2pm
Dorsch Gallery
151 NW 24 St
Miami, FL 33127

The Western art world has ushered in an era of post-identity, fueled in part by a
need to move beyond the polarizing debates that reached a frenzy in the early
1990s. However, fundamental questions of the role that identity does or does
not play in artistic meaning remain unresolved. Mette Tommerup’s new series
of paintings begin to ask us to see differently. Drawing as much on the still life
tradition as images found on the Internet, her paintings depict innocuous,
inanimate objects (from vegetables to garden gnomes) that paradoxically
double as sexually and racially charged subjects. Object or Subject?
Her works stubbornly refuse to answer this question by instead engendering in
her viewers a condition of anxiety that denies facile categories of identity.

Borinquen Gallery First Gallery Walk Cocktail Reception 1/14/12

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Borinquen Gallery First Gallery Walk Cocktail Reception
Saturday January 14, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Borinquen Gallery
100 NE 38th Street, Suite # 3
Miami, FL 33137

Join us at Borinquen Gallery for the First Gallery Walk of 2012
Design District’s First Gallery Walk Of 2012

Come Enjoy An Eclectic Body Of Work By Local Talents And Emerging Artists
Kourtney Eugene Brown, David Tupper, Sonia Neffetti, Clarice Desouza, Rick Esposito, Sacha Suarez, Rosa Gallardo, Claudine Charles, Nisa Vasquez, Andres Rodriguez and, Fannie Colindres
@ The Newly Built Borinquen’s Chronic & Specialty Care Center

For more information, please call Ben Neji, (305) 491-1526 or via email at bmn4288@gmail.com

Gallery 212 Wynwood Art Walk 1/14/12

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Art Walk
Saturday, Jan. 14 : 6-11pm
Gallery 212 Miami
2407 NW 2nd Ave
Miami

Every Second Saturday of the Month, People Join Together in the Wynwood Art District to Enjoy the Galleries, Gourmet Food Trucks, Music and All Kinds of Fun in the Streets of Miami’s Hottest New Art District…
Don’t Miss The First Art Walk Of 2012!

Texas Oil Man / Billy Knows
Featured Guest Artist January at Gallery 212 Miami
Billy Knows Art (L.A.) Exhibition
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Featured Guest Artist January at Gallery 212 Miami
Long Awaited Return of Photographer Fred Love

At Gallery 212 Miami the doors are always open, welcoming art enthusiasts to enjoy dynamic, cutting- edge exhibitions monthly. Visitors experience fine art, sculpture, photography, fashion photography, underground art and more.

Fashion House – Art Walks the Runway
2012 Art-Fashion Lines Can Be Found Exclusively in FL at Gallery 212 Miami & Include:
“Reception” by Raull (Italy)
“FMIA” by Sean Murdock
Custom Originals on Denim, Canvas Bags and Tees by Michael Perez

Gallery 212 Miami has earned a reputation as a welcoming and informative gallery as the team is followed up by a fully-trained and knowledgeable staff. Our awesome Brand Ambassadors represent the gallery, its artists and sponsors.

The Electric Pickle Presents Way Huge Artwalk Afterparty with Ben Westbeech aka Breach Live and DJ Set 1/14/12

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The Electric Pickle Presents Way Huge Artwalk Afterparty with Ben Westbeech aka Breach Live and DJ Set
Saturday, January 14, 10pm
Electric Pickle
2826 N Miami Avenue
Miami, FL

Saturday after Art Walk at the Electric Pickle with a live performance and DJ set by UK house/soul sensation Ben Westbeech aka Breach. Please see below for the details and let me know if you’d like me to put you on my list.

The Electric Pickle Presents: Way Huge Artwalk Afterparty with Ben Westbeech aka Breach Live and DJ Set (Strictly Rhythm, London)

Alongside Champion Sound DJs Sire ESQ, Lumin, Mr. Brown, and Manuvers

Doors 10pm

Presale Tickets: available here

From the age of five Ben started playing music and singing. He was brought up initially on Classical music, before getting into Rock n Roll, Hip Hop, Jazz and Jungle. Subsequently, he’s a trained cellist, vocalist and pianist.

In 2001 Ben moved to Bristol with the sole intention of making music. After getting himself set up, Ben was signed by GIlles Peterson to his label Browswood Recordings, after hearing a demo by chance in the back of a Saab 900.

In 2007 Brownswood Records released Ben Westbeech’s debut Album ‘Welcome To The Best Years Of Your Life.’ This release led Ben to tour the world both as a live act and as a DJ at prestigious events and clubs including Summer Sonic (Japan), Glastonbury, The End, Cielo (New York), Fabric, Yellow (Japan), The Jools Holland Show (TV), Pardiso (Amsterdam), Pacha (Ibiza and Moscow), Ku de Ta (Bali) and Mercati Generali (Italy) amongst many others.

In recent years, Ben has collaborated with Clipz/Redlight, Die, Jazzanova and Kraak n Smaak, (whose track featuring Ben reached the top 5 in Holland.) Currently Ben is working with Professor Green producing for his new record, Kutz (Soul Jazz) Red Light (Lobster Boy) and Rusko (Mad Decent,) in addition to many more who will feature on Ben’s forthcoming sophomore house album with Strictly Rhythm out now titled ‘There’s More To Life Than This’.

Ben’s latest single “Something For The Weekend”, part of his first release for Strictly Rhythm and the second single from his overdue new album, ‘There’s More To Life Than This’. “Something For The Weekend”, produced by Enzyme Black, is a house-inspired, disco-tinged feel-good groove that’s a perfect prelude to any weekend.

New installation of works from the collection and Maintain Right by Funner Projects 1/14/12

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Works by Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Jim Hodges, Ana Mendieta & Gabriel Orozco
Saturday, January 14, 7 Pm – 10pm
de la Cruz Collection
23 NE 41st Street
Miami, FL 33137

Rather than doing a traditional thematic exhibition or creating a dialogue between the individual artists, this year’s overall pattern could be interpreted as a large puzzle that transcends preconceived notions of authorship.

Some of the walls in the space will be installed reminiscent of salon style. At first glance, the viewer will be overwhelmed by color and pattern. On closer observation, the pattern dissolves and the individual works reveal themselves, becoming more familiar.

Maintain Right is a performative installation by collaborative Funner Projects (Justin H. Long and Robert Lorie). Inside the de la Cruz Collection project room, a metal crossbow, fabricated from scrap materials is set up facing a series of targets. As part of the performance, the bow is wound and measurements are taken in order to thrust single pieces of wood onto the targets. The damage brought on by the bow differs every time, creating different visual compositions as the performance continues.

For more information, please contact Ibett Yanez, Director. Ibett@delacruzcollection.org

Also Last Chance To See: Karen Rifas Strung Out 2

University Of Miami Wynwood Project Space Presents Jeffrey Stern Opening reception 2/11/12

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University Of Miami Wynwood Project Space Presents Jeffrey Stern Opening reception
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
UM’s Wynwood Project Space
2200A NW 2nd Avenue
Miami

The UM College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Art History presents the solo exhibition “Legerdemain” by photographer Jeffrey Stern, on view February 6 – 24, 2012

The exhibition features recent work that explores an unseen view of the interaction of people, their environment and the interplay of light. Through a series of 40 photographs, Stern has captured views from everyday life that we all pass by unaware of their existence.

“Legerdemain” will be on view at UM’s Wynwood Project Space. A full schedule of exhibitions can be viewed at www.as.miami.edu/art .

For more information about the exhibition or Wynwood Project Space, call (305) 284-2543 or email m.cardoso1@miami.edu.

Fiestas de San Sebastian at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood 1/14/12

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Fiestas de San Sebastian at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
Saturday, January 14, 2012, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-1505
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In Puerto Rico we celebrate the holidays for a whole month finishing with the famous Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian in Old San Juan!! Lets keep the tradition alive and well in Miami with a great parranda at Jimmy’z Kitchen and the music of Son D’ Panderos – Saturday, January 14th starting at 7:30 pm. at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood 2700 N. Miami Avenue

Nos vemos el 14 de enero comenzando a las 7:30 pm para celebrar en “La Placita de Jimmy” las Fiestas de San Sebastian!!

ArtSight Gallery ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Jim Cason 1/6/12

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ArtSight Gallery ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Jim Cason
January 6 at 6:30 pm
ArtSight Gallery
1524 Ponce de Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
artsightgallery.com

ArtSight Gallery cordially invites you to the opening reception and Ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Jim Cason during the Gallery Night Walk

ArtSight Gallery is the newest addition to the Coral Gables gallery scene. It is an alliance of six artists, three painters and three sculptors, who came from varied back grounds and who are united in their desires to share their artwork and to gain more control over its exhibition

The Artists:
Carol Cornelison is a sculptor who works in cast bronze with elements sometimes inspired by fragments of nature found on walks while communing with the world around her. She assembles these elements in her intuitive style.

Barbara O. Davis is an abstract painter interested in conveying emotions through the use of line, form, movement and color. She is currently working with poetry, combining script with these elements.

Adolfo Parrado is an oil painter who works realistically from nature. His sensitivity to color and skill in handling transparent layers of oil creates a sense of serenity and a consciousness of the beauty that surrounds us.

Freda Tschumy is a sculptor interested in the emotional and psychological expressiveness of form, structure, both geometric and natural forms of flow in nature and in molten wax.
David Valiente is a sculptor and clinical psychologist, intrigued by human nature with all of its vulnerabilities and polarities. His work is an attempt to capture these qualities in bronze and stone.

Marilyn Valiente is an artist whose paintings are an emotional and psychological response to color and light. Her watercolor painting pushes the limits of the medium to create passages of unique colors and textures.

Information via Art Circuits

Coconut Grove 1st Saturday Art Stroll 1/7/12

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Coconut Grove 1st Saturday Art Stroll
GroveHouse Artists and the Coconut Grove Gallery Project
invite you to the Coconut Grove 1st Saturday Art Walk
Saturday, Jan. 7th
7 to 9 pm
Grovehouse Artists Gallery is located on the Promenade in the Shops at Mayfair

General Membership exhibit
Featured Artist – Jeanine Watkin
Special Exhibit – Great Grove Shoot Out – Give Us Your Best Shot

Light refreshments will be served

Art and Music at Coral Gables Museum Plaza 1/6/12

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Art & Music at Coral Gables Museum Plaza
Friday January 6, 2012, 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Coral Gables Museum’s Plaza
285 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables
Florida 33134 USA
www.coralgablesmuseum.org

On the first Friday of 2012, a night of fine arts and music awaits Gables art-walk enthusiasts at the new Coral Gables Museum’s Plaza, located just around the corner from Books & Books.

That is where the Art in the Breezeway Project led by Mike Thompson will present its …monthly al-fresco art offerings. For years, the successful Art in the Breezeway Project has hosted established and emerging artists in a group show that is free to the public, yet manages to raise funds from voluntary donations to purchase art supplies for students.

Miguel Rodez will be the principal featured artist of the group show while the popular Hal Roland will be the night’s pianist.

Some may recall artist Miguel Rodez from the days when he served as Chair of Miami Dade’s Arts in Public Places during the mid-1990s; from his stint as Editor of Herencia Magazine; from a show at Coral Gables Domingo Padron Gallery this past year; or, from exhibits of his giant inflatables sculptures with the International Giants in the City exhibit. One of his “giants” was most recently exhibited at Bayfront Park during Art Basel Week 2011. Miguel Rodez is a comprehensive artist who expresses himself through an amazing variety of media. At the Museum Plaza, Rodez will exhibit paintings, drawings, fine art photography and two of his giant inflatable sculptures (“Lucky Link” and “Velocity”).

There is more in store for those who venture into the City Beautiful for that evening’s Art-Walk. Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason will be receiving his official portrait, created by artist Pery Franco pursuant to a commission by Mike Thompson. Several other fine artists will also have works gracing the night, including the following:

Henry Barnes
William Brito
Pery Franco
Rita V. Gaudry
Edgar Hernandez
Carole Hughes
Terry Jenssen
Sonia Kohler
Dawn Lovell
Miguel Rodez
Emilio Hector Rodriguez
Mike Thompson
Katrisk Toimil
Others
Emilio Héctor Rodríguez
Contemporary Fine Art
www.emilio-hector.com

Opening Reception of Important Cuban Artworks Volume Ten 1/6/12

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Opening Reception of Important Cuban Artworks Volume Ten
Friday, January 6, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
cernudaarte@msn.com
www.cernudaarte.com

This stellar exhibition includes a selection of Colonial, Academic, Modern and Contemporary Cuban art.

Featuring artworks by, Eduardo Morales, Vicente Escobar, Eduardo Laplante, Leonardo Barañano, Philippe Chartrand, Augusto Chartrand, Esteban Chartrand, José Carol, Armando Menocal, Enrique Caravia, Antonio Sánchez Araujo, Federico Sulroca, Eduardo Morales, Víctor Manuel García, Rafael Moreno, Amelia Peláez, Carlos Enríquez, Mirta Cerra, Wifredo Lam, Fidelio Ponce, Mariano Rodríguez, Cundo Bermúdez, René Portocarrero, Roberto Diago, Eduardo Abela, Antonio Gattorno, Mario Carreño, Carmelo González, Luis Martínez Pedro, Agustín Fernández, Antonio Vidal, Loló Soldevilla, Angel Acosta León, Roberto Estopiñán, Rolando López Dirube, Raúl Milián, Agustín Cárdenas, Servando Cabrera Moreno, Gina Pellón, Tony López, Luis Martínez Pedro, Alfredo Sosabravo, Pedro Pablo Oliva, Flora Fong, Manuel Mendive, Roberto Fabelo, Tomás Sánchez, Miguel Florido, Vicente Hernández, Ever Fonseca, Humberto Castro, Tomás Esson, Giosvany Echevarría, Sandro De La Rosa, Humberto Calzada, José Bedia, Irina Elén González, Ramón Vázquez, David Rodríguez, Juan Roberto Diago, Joel Besmar, Dayron González, Gabriel Sánchez, César Santos, Demi, Li Domínguez Fong, and others.

The Show Is Accompanied By An Informative 136-Page-Full-Color Catalog, Documenting Over 190 Artworks.

Images by: Wifredo Lam, Eduardo Morales, Mario Carreño, Gina Pellón, Joel Besmar, Flora Fong, and Tomás Sánchez.

10th Year Exhibition Odyssey 2012 Opening Reception 1/14/12

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10th Year Exhibition “Odyssey 2012” Opening Reception
Saturday, January 14th, 7-11 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our
Premier exhibition of 2012

“Odyssey 2012”

The “Odyssey 2012” exhibition features over 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of January 14th 2012 on your calendar for our Opening Reception. Our first exhibition of 2012 features a select group of artisans whose works reflect a vibrant, distinctive and provocative energy. Described as eclectic and diverse, this exhibition is guaranteed to appeal to a wide array of contemporary art lovers.

Live music, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. For more information please call 305.573.5730 or email our gallery at info@artfusiongallery.com.

Coconut Grove Drum Circle 1/7/12

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle
January 7, Note: New Time: 7-10pm
Streets of Mayfair Promenade

We WILL be drumming in January, so please join us for our January circle. Again, my apologies for the last minute cancellation in December, when we lost our location temporarily for the Art Basel events. We will be back drumming and dancing in the open air at the Mayfair in the Grove, located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Mary Street. We will drum in the Promenade, in the open area near Florida Street Mayfair entrance, across the Promenade from the Music Conservatory, in the same open area where we met in October.

There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets.

We will make a joyful noise, kickoff the New Year and rev up the energy of the Grove Art Walk. Come, and discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument will be available along with water and seating. All you need to bring are happy hands. For more information, please contact Karen: karen.deilke@gmail.com

Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday 12/16/11

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Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday
December 16, 2011 – 7 to 11 PM

Come Celebrate Cultural Fridays / Viernes Culturales

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 17th Avenues. Join us Friday for a fun filled evening!

Where: Domino Stage at Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
When: 7:00 pm – Dr. Paul George – Walking tour of Little Havana

7:00 – 7:30 pm – Coral Way K-8 Center Christmas Band
7:30 – 8:00 pm – Dance Tech Studios Miami
8:00 – 9:00 pm – Live Music
9:30 – 11:00 pm – Enye Band
Cost: FREE

*Rain Schedule will be posted on viernesculturales.org by 4 pm on day of event
7:00 – 10:00 pm – Live DJ

Enye
The flavor of Cuban Latin funk with improvisations of soul and pop rock is what Enye will bring us to enjoy and dance the night away. These young musicians come with the flavor of Miami ready to wisk you away for a special evening celebration.

ShaftSquad A modern, alternative fusion group composed of young, talented musicians. ShaftSquad’s influences include a wide range of musicians, from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to Tony Royster Jr. and Jaco Pastorious. Their heavy grooves and outrageous funk that will have everyone dancing ’till they drop.

Coral Way K-8 Center Christmas Band
Christmas celebration cannot be without the bells and chimes that bring us the special feel of the holidays. The talented children of Coral Way K-8 Center celebrate with the traditional sounds and songs that will delight everyone of us.

Dance Tech Studios Miami
Founded by renowned dancer and educator Jackie Vilarino, a former Miami Heat dancer and former captain and head choreographer of the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. This show will be featuring Dance Tech Studios Junior Dance company with pieces in flamenco, lyrical, hip-hop, jazz and folklore, choreographed by Jackie and instructors Evelyn Gonzalez & Melissa Hernandez.

Walking Tour of Little Havana
Legendary local historian Dr. Paul George leads a walking tour of Little Havana each month. Learn the fascinating details about Little Havana’s history, people and places.
This month’s tour will focus on Historic Shenandoah neighborhood. This special tour is educational, interesting and absolutely free. Learn of when Calle Ocho was a dirt road known in some parts as Orange Gable Road. See the site of historic Blecher Homestead and the historig Bridage 2506 Musem.
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm
Cost: FREE

Daniella Viotti
The Living Statue Performer, has been mesmerizing crowds at Viernes Culturales for many years. Daniela is a statue and award winning sculptor. She loves performing as a Living Statue at Viernes Culturales and giving so much positive energy to all that stop and pose with her!

Samaris Cassano – Mistress of Ceremony
Puerto Rican born and raised, Samaris is a talented singer, published author and radio personality. She is delighted to be working with us to help guide your Viernes Culturales experience.

Film at the Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $8 for general public and $7 for students and seniors! Can it get any better than this?

GALLERIES / ART
Agustin Gainza Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Agustin Gainza
Cremata Gallery – Exhibition of works by various artists
Havana Nostra – Exhibition of works by various artists
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Marta G. Ismail
Maxoly /Latin Art Core – Exhibition of works by Cuban Masters
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art -Exhibition of works by Mildrey Guillot
Molina Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Luis Molina
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration & Framing – Exhibition works by various artists
Unzueta Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Ramon Unzueta

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
2B Asian Bristo – Alfaro’s – Azucar Ice Cream – Casa Panza Cafe –
Cuba Ocho – Domino’s Pizza – El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria –
El Pub – El Exquisito Restaurant – I Love Calle Ocho – Kamazoo – Little Havana to Go – Salsa Art Dance Studio – McDonald’s Restaurant – Oriental Restaurant – Pizza Hut – Catharsis Restaurant – Subway – Tower Theater – Tutti Frutti Ice Cream

CIGAR SHOPS
Art District Cigars – Cuban Cigar, Co. – Cuba Tobacco Cigar, Co. –
Little Havana Cigar Factory – Top Cigars

Other Activities
This holiday season, Coca-Cola is continuing its 125th anniversary celebration by partnering with Sedano’s Supermarkets to make a difference in the lives of 500 families in need in the Little Havana community. On Friday, December 16th, Coca-Cola and Sedano’s will participate with Viernes Culturales to celebrate their first Christmas toy giveaway at Dominoes Park. Coca-Cola and Sedano’s have been giving back to the communities they serve for more than 50 years and what better way to celebrate the holidays than giving a toy to a child.
Domino’s Park will turn into a Christmas wonderland and it will welcome Santa Claus to give the children their gifts.
Dozens of NEW local artists and artisans (including local authors) selling their wares in our outdoor Arts Fair
Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish and Mexican cuisine
Traditional fruteria at 13th Ave. & SW 8th St.
Beautiful art galleries & artist studios open for you to explore (some featuring live music)
Live music (and dance) in many of our local venues: flamenco, traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban rumba, more!
Unique stores selling locally made cigars (cigars rolled in person), Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!

Viernes Culturales is made possible with the support of our sponsors the James L. Knight Foundation, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Bird Road Art Walk 12/17/11

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Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, December 17, 2011, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
(& every 3rd Saturday of the month)
Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is located just east of SW 75th Avenue, which runs alongside the Palmetto Expressway and between Bird Road (SW 40th St) and SW 48th St. The majority of the artist’s studios are located off of SW 75th Ave.
www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Experience Miami’s growing local art scene at the Bird Road Walk from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Saturday, December 17 (& every 3rd Saturday of the month).

Enjoy an evening of visual and performing arts, engaging live demonstrations, open studios, exhibitions, alternative spaces, spoken word and more. Recently voted “Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011” by Miami New Times, the Bird Road Art Walk is fast becoming a fixture for art enthusiasts.

The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists studios and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

Check our website for map, driving directions and a listing of artists studios.
Stay Connected:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

MANO Fine Art-Champagne Reception and Holiday Trunk Show with Isa Jimenez-Bonoli Designs 12/17/11

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MANO Fine Art-Champagne Reception & Holiday Trunk Show with Isa Jimenez-Bonoli Designs
Saturday, December 17, 2011, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
in the Bird Road Art District
4225 SW 75 Ave
Miami, FL 33155
www.manofineart.com

Celebrate all that is unique, beautiful & inspiring. Enjoy an evening of fine art and design featuring Miami-based artist, MANO’s newest collection of large format works, “JUTE” and designer, Isa Jimenez’s fine handmade embellished handbags, unique jeweled accessories & art you can wear.

MANO’s new collection is centered on the strength and beauty of character. Drawing and using collage techniques MANO abstracts his forms and minimizes details, incorporating raw materials and roughly applied paints as both medium and metaphor he presents the familiar in a new context.

Isa Jimenez is inspired by art. Her new collection channels classic design with a twist. Like MANO Isa often uses unlikely materials in her designs and draws on her architectural background to create beautiful unique hand-made pieces.

Meet both artists, MANO & Isa Jimenez on Saturday, December 17 from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm at MANO Fine Art Project Space
located at 4225 SW 75 Avenue in Miami’s Bird Road Art District, in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk.

For more information about Isa Jimenez -Bonoli Designs visit: http://www.wix.com/isaurad/isabags,
facebook: http://facebook.com/isabags or via email: isaurad@yahoo.com

MANO Fine Art Project Space located in Miami’s Bird Road Art District is the working studio of mulit-disciplinary artist, MANO who is best known for his richly textured canvases and narrative collages.

MANO Fine Art participates in the monthly Bird Road Art Walk presenting both MANO’s work and invited artists, additionally MANO Fine Art, hosts group exhibitions, events & workshops.

For more info contact: 305.467.6819 or visit www.manofineart.com, facebook: MANO Fine Art Twitter: MANOfineART

Art and Design Night for Fusion VIII Synesthesia 12/10/11

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Saturday, December 10th 7-10 p.m
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our 9th Year Anniversary & Art Basel exhibition of the year 2011
“Fusion VIII – Synesthesia”

The “Fusion VIII – Synesthesia” exhibition features 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of December 10th 2011 on your calendar.

Our 9th Anniversary exhibition celebrates and honors those artists who define exceptionalism and individuality. Art Fusion Galleries is proud to mark our 9th Anniversary with a select group of artisans featuring original paintings, photography and mixed media sculptures. Our 2011 year-end exhibition “Fusion VIII – Synesthesia” will also celebrate our participation and exhibition in the Red Dot Miami Art Fair from Wednesday November 30th to Sunday December 4th. This spectacular art exhibition runs concurrent with Art Basel Miami Beach.

Live Music by DJ Josh Nemcik
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

Ideobox ArtSpace and Saludarte Foundation 12/10/11

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Rodrigo Echeverri. Astilla en el ojo
Saturday December 10, 7 – 10
In its newly renovated space in Wynwood
at 2417 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127

Ideobox ArtSpace and Saludarte Foundation cordially invites you Rodrigo Echeverri. Astilla en el ojo

Rodrigo Echeverri Calero. Astilla en el ojo
Echeverri’s artwork is constructed with various types of mediums from acrylic/oil paints to wood dye on canvas, medium density fiberboard, and wood. With these materials, he creates the illusion of celestial bodies of boxes colliding and floating into larger entities, referring to an idea of chaos linked to moments of crisis and destruction. It is a gesture that paradoxically has been compiled from geometric order. His approach evokes different perspectives of suspended boxes depending on the angle from which they are viewed. His work eliminates the boundary between painting and sculpting as it unilaterally displays two-dimensional and three-dimensional points of view. Echeverri’s interest in texture and form begins with a cube shape that is ordinary, yet he uses colors such as red to create depth and illusion.

Breaking and Entering Art Walk 12/10/11

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Breaking and Entering Art Walk
December 10 2011, 5-10 pm
2412 N Miami avenue
wynwood
urnewyork.com

Pop International Galleries and UR New York Present: “Breaking & Entering” a solo exhibition featuring over 60 new original works by Mike “2esae” Baca & Fernando “Ski” Romero.

A true demonstration of versatility and skill. Each piece tells a story of our lives,struggles and environments.

Refreshments by Liquid Lightning and Milagros tequila.

During the week of Art Basel Miami Beach 2011, Breaking And Entering, presented by POP International Galleries, will be a demonstration of UR New York’s vast range and ability to continuously produce groundbreaking urban inspired art. The exhibition and LIVE installations will take place at 2412 North Miami Avenue in the Wynwood District. Artists Michael Baca – aka “2ESAE” and Fernando Romero aka “SKI” are committed to “breaking and entering” into the mainstream – letting their art loose on the world, all the while breaking the status quo and entering the art world on their own terms — offering intensely personal and vibrant works with universal appeal.

UR New York tells the stories of a new generation of artists. They are talented urban and street creators generally hidden in the shadows and more often than not arrested and punished for expressing their talents. Exhibiting in shows and collaborations globally, with companies such as Nike, VH1, and Pop International, these two authentic, skillful and versatile artists disrupt the stereotype of struggling artists. Rather than hide in obscurity, Baca and Romero break and enter into the professional art world. Breaking And Entering will be the first time they will present an entire solo collection making them some of the first artists ever to sponsor their own show in Miami around Art Basel in the Wynwood District.

Breaking And Entering has pieces inspired by experiences of traveling the world and interacting with people who have touched their lives. UR New York returns home from their travels, with an approach to art that relies heavily on their New York City heritage and the people and cultures abroad to which they’re paying homage. The artists will be releasing over twenty limited edition miniature trucks which they have painted to mimic the life-size NYC trucks they painted last year. There will also be merchandise so that exhibition visitors exit with mementos of their gallery experience.

The gallery will remain open through December 15th.

Welcome to the World of Oleander and Mint 12/10/11

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Welcome to the World of Oleander & Mint
12.10.11, 9pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami
www.cafeinamiami.com

Welcome to the world of Oleander and Mint – “tell me everything about you, I want to know how you sleep”

This artwalk, enjoy this creative art collection wrapped inside the wonder walls of Appalachia. Take a stroll through this animated collection while you sip on $6 Margaritas all night with the sounds of Lazerdisk Party Sex in the Garden and Troy Kurtz in the Main Lounge.

Clifford Owens 12/10/11

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Clifford Owens
Saturday, December 10th 11 am – 9 pm
Gallery Diet
174 Nw 23 Street Miami FL 33127
www.gallerydiet.com
Photographs with an Audience (Miami)

on view thru December 22nd, 2011

With an ongoing show at MoMA PS1 and fresh off a strong showing at Art Basel Miami Beach and NADA, Clifford Owens is hot stuff right now. Photographs with an Audience, his first solo exhibition in Miami, exhibits new work created during two live performances at Diet in early October. “Owens does not document his performances,” Diet asserts. “He creates discreet art objects. He is not interested in being pigeon holed as a performance artist, nor a photographer.” Call him what you will, but don’t miss your chance to see him duck a flying shoe in the name of constructive criticism before the exhibition closes on Dec. 22. – Beachedmiami.com

Image: Photographs with an Audience (Miami) Push and Press # 1 – 3 2011 (detail) three individually framed digital c-prints 30 x 120 in

Second Saturday Art Walk Is On at Gallery 212 12/10/11

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This Saturday, December 10, 6-11pm
Gallery 212 Miami
2407 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood Art District
Miami, FL 33127
786-431-1957

Second Saturday Art Walk Is On!
Wynwood Art District
The 1st Annual Gallery 212 Miami Wynwood Art Basel Exhibition Was A Huge Success
Coming Together One More Time… Another Chance to “Meet the Artists”
ALL Featured Art Basel Artists Attending in Celebration
A Very Specia Basel Continuation Art Walk

Presented by the WGirls Miami
50/50 Cash Raffle to Benefit Charlie House Miami

ART:
On Consignment from NY / Private Collection Larry Rivers “Blue Collar Holiday”
Pop Artist Michael Perez from NY to Miami
John Pate Debut Gallery Exhibition of Select Works from Private Collection
Celebrated Master Painter Jose Yossi [Official U.S. Gallery Location] All the way from Brazil for his North American debut in Miami
Stiltsville Illuminated [Official U.S. Gallery Location] Photographer Matt Stock Painting with Light in the Darkâ„¢
F… Me I’m An Artist [Official Gallery Location] Sean Murdock
Sculpted Pancture© Paintings “Paintings from a Life” by Francis Mesaros
“Reception” Original Art & Couture Tees (Italy) [Official U.S. Gallery Location] Artist & Designer Raull
Jonathan Dvoretz [Official U.S. Gallery Location] Fashion Prints & Original Swirl Art
Sculptor Henry Souto
Introducing “Aphrodisian” [Official U.S. Gallery Location] Sculpture by Eric Torriente

Authentic Puerto Rican Masks
All Parts Imported
by Sculptor Artists Deux Love
Juan Pablo Vizcaino Cortijo & Sandra Madjdi

Meet and Mingle with our International Artists & Gallery Guest List Elite
Enjoy Complementary Wine Bar Provided by WGirls
Music & Surprise Guests

Image: New York City 2010 painting by Pop Artist Michael Perez

Square Foot Closing Reception 12/10/11

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Square Foot Closing Reception
Second Saturday reception December 10 – 7 to 11 pm
Square Foot Art Basel Miami
Wynwood Lofts – Suite 208
250 NW 23rd St.
Miami, FL 33127
www.projectsgallery.com

Please join us this Saturday, December 10th from 7 – 10 PM during Wynwood Miami’s Second Saturday Gallery Walk for the closing reception of Square Foot Art Basel Miami. This exhibition initiated the first site-specific project at our Miami Wynwood location. During this year’s world-acclaimed Art Basel Miami, Projects Gallery created a mosaic-style wall in its trendy Wynwood Lofts gallery in the Wynwood Arts District. Artists from around the world were selected in a call-to-artists process that guaranteed a spot on the wall for the first one hundred applicants. This truly democratic process resulted in hundreds of works being submitted and chosen. Creating a grid comprised on 12″ x 12″ individual spaces with works of all styles and media, including painting, drawing, photography and sculpture, Projects Gallery provided artists an opportunity to be part of the Art Basel Miami art fair events. The remarkable gathering of international art fairs and renown emerging venues created an art-conscious concentration uniquely found in Miami every year in early December. It attracted collectors, curators and artists world wide in a variety of settings with a level of enthusiasm and energy that is fitting for this international destination. This square-foot format seeked to give exposure to familiar and unknown artists alike, and the installation is dynamic, enriching and challenging. Please join us this Saturday to meet some of the artists, partake in some refreshments and celebrate the summation of this inaugural event.

Marcelo Holzinger Extending His Art Basel Week Solo Exhibition Through Wynwood Art Walk 12/10/11

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Marcelo Holzinger Extending His Art Basel Week Solo Exhibition Through Wynwood Art Walk
12/10/11, 7pm to 11pm
Wynwood Lofts Art Complex
250 NW 23rd Street, 3rd Floor
Miami Florida 33127
www.MHolzinger.com

Following a busy and successful Art Basel Week full of events and exhibitions, Marcelo Holzinger is extending his Solo Basel Week Exhibition through the December Wynwood Art Walk.

Also, due to his successful Basel week exhibition at the the Miami Beach GLBT Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, Marcelo’s exhibit there has been extended through the month of December.

Marcelo kicked of Art Basel week with a stellar event; his work was featured at the Ritz Carlton Hotel’s Master’s Mystery Art Show with great success, benefiting FIorida International University’s Master of Fine Arts program.

Marcelo’s Basel Week solo exhibition in Wynwood drew many people and much interest from the community. This show drew a wide variety of art lovers, national and international, from the art connoisseur to the more casual art lover- and the response was overwhelmingly positive.

His Basel Week exhibit at the Miami Beach GLBT Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has been extended through December based on its success! Due to its location right in the middle of South Beach, this venue proved ideal as a ‘must see’ stop on the Art Basel week art tour. The location itself also helps to unify the community and provide a rich artistic and cultural experience for everyone.

Marcelo’s participation in the Master’s Mystery Art Show, benefiting Florida International University’s Master of Fine Arts Program, was also a great success, where celebrity designers, national and international artists, socialites and art lovers converged at the Ritz Carlton, South Beach to launch Art Basel. Other participating Masters included Romero Britto, Eduardo de las Casas Pineda Covalin, Jacqueline Quinn, Julian Chang, and many others. It is the only event of its kind, featuring top artists and designers from 31 countries.

Marcelo’s extended exhibits can be seen at:

Wynwood Lofts Art Complex- 250 NW 23rd Street, 3rd Floor, Miami Florida 33127; Saturday 12-10-11 during Wynwood Art Walk.

Miami Beach GLBT Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center- 1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach Florida 33139.

Please visit www.MHolzinger.com or Facebook/Marcelo Holzinger for more information

Christmas Parranda Noche de Bomba y Plena 12/10/11

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Christmas Parranda ~ Noche de Bomba y Plena
December 10, 2011, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-1505
www.jimmyzkitchen.com

The Puerto Rican Navidad is like no other and the Parrandas are the best! Celebrate with Jimmy’z Kitchen the beginning of the Holiday Season with a Son D’ Panderos Parranda!! Let’s bring back the Puerto Rican flavors to Wynwood and let all of Miami hear the beats of an amazing party!

The concert by Son D’ Panderos is FREE!

Join us at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood this Second Saturday – December 10 at 7:30 pm in the Wynwood Arts District!

Art Basel Day 6-Brunches, Brunches and more Brunches By Betty Alvarez

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Sagamore Brunch
The Sagamore’s annual Art Basel Brunch, one of the most sought-after events of the season, was hosted by hotel owners, Mary and Cricket Taplin in partnership with six local museums: the Bass Museum of Art, Lowe Art Museum, Miami Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, The Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of Art at FIU and the Wofsonian-FIU. Besides the brunch I took an opportunity to see Will Ryman’s 65 Street Rose Sculpture-a colossal road bed, soaring over 20ft. high, that bloomed on the hotels beachfront. The Brodsky Center for Innovative Editions was also exhibiting at the Sagamore. Lots of photographic artwork by many artists. A great viewing addition to the brunch.

Tudor House Brunch
Food Network celebrity chef and partner Geoffrey Zakarian along with Executive Chef Jamie DeRosa kicked off Tudor House’s new Rosé Brunch during Art Basel weekend. Zakarian was on-hand to talk brunch, while The Vincent Rafford Quartet plays and a traveling Bloody Mary cart delivered the perfect daytime cocktail. However, the spotlight is the Rosé Wine list, consisting of a curated selection of special varietals representative of regions from Anjou to Provence. The menu, offered both Saturdays and Sundays starting at 11am, covers both breakfast and lunch themed options. On the lighter side, a raw and crudo assortment included Florida stone crabs, Wild Alaskan King Crab and West Coast Oysters.

My Brickell by Karim Brunch
International design talent Karim Rashid, named by TIME the “Most Famous Industrial Designer in All the Americas,” made an in-person appearance for the launch of mybrickell’s sales center. Karim signed his latest book Sketches and presenting his mural of ideas and designs for his first-ever condo design at mybrickell. Guests were encouraged to wear pink in honor of Rashid’s iconic dress attire, making a colorful visual. The 192-unit tower will be centrally located in the heart of Miami’s Brickell area when it breaks ground in the first quarter of 2012. The center showcases Rashid’s energetic designs to serve as an impacting vision to future residents and brokers.

Coconut Grove Art Starts in the Grove

“Art Starts in the Grove” presented a synergy of 11 contemporary and fine art galleries, plus a special 3D Atrium featuring works by the late Cuban master sculptor Manuel Carbonell. The Grove collaboration will showcase works by artists who range in genre, age and background, offering something for all art lovers.Tibetan-born and Australia residing artist, Karma Phuntsok, traveled to Dharma Studio in the Grove to merge polar ideas. Creating “a modern expression of an ancient craft” by merging the two worlds of old and new into one eye-opening idea. Taking art enthusiasts on a trip through man’s subconscious mind, Rodez Art gallery will present “Fact or Fiction” by gallery owner George Rodez. The exhibition explored the relationship between life and dreams, and the struggle to leverage them both. George Rodez will also include 3 pieces from his “Dreams” series. Multiple award-winning photographer Patrick Farrell was featured at the Hunter Gallery displaying works by the same series that earned him the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography. Described as “provocative, impeccably composed” photos, the series depicted a brutal hurricane season in Haiti, displaying the fragile country’s humanitarian disaster. Inviting its 2011 Best of the Best winner back for special showcase exhibition, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery presented the newest pieces by award-winning, Florida glass blower Duncan McClellan. With the upcoming release of the Hollywood film My Week with Marilyn, starring Academy-Award Nominee Michelle Williams, this pop culture hub will feature a well-timed exhibit titled “Tribune to Marilyn Monroe.” International artists have always made a home Coconut Grove and this year is no different. Boswell Mourot Fine Art Gallery welcomed international artist, Hans Feyerabend as he brought his award-winning “New Works” collection to its walls. Guests enjoyed fruit, wine, and cheese while admiring the feature works of Isabelle “Izi” Schuette, a local Grove artist. For those who want to express their creative side, GroveHouse will also be hosting “Imagine—Let The Inner Artist Out” – an exhibit that encourages everybody to live and express the energy of art. Helping to raise money for Miami Children’s Hospital, the gallery will host a fundraiser event by auctioning the dynamic works of internationally-known contemporary, Latin American artists Milena Arango, Julio Nieto and Angelo Valenzuela.

Third Avenue Art District ArtWalk 2/4/12

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Third Avenue Art District Annual ArtWalk
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 6-10pm
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Free Trolley

The Third Ave Art District in downtown Fort Lauderdale will celebrate its annual Artwalk. The artists of the district, many with varied international backgrounds, will open their studios to the community on February 4, 2012, from 6-10pm. The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale-Nova Southeastern University and Girls’ Club will also open to the public as part of the tour.

This group of eleven professional artists has focused its efforts on creating a visual arts district in Fort Lauderdale. In the professional world, these artists are national and international award winning talents visible in museum, public and private collections.

Printmaker Rosanna Saccoccio’s delicate prints have expanded into a ongoing series of mixed media collaged paintings that will be on view. Her guest photographer Pat Moss will be showing a new series of work for the event. Rosanna first bought a two-story building for her studio over 40 years ago. Since 1995, the other artists have bought, built, or rented space in the area of her studio.

Artists in the district include Francie Bishop Good showing a new series of photographs and drawings. Her guest artist for the evening will be Miami photographer Dogan Arslanoglu showing a new body of work entitled, The Weight. Tin Ly will add to his large, painterly sculptures, a new series of drawings on bamboo sheaths. Madeline Denaro will display her restive, abstract paintings from her current theme, Between. Mary Lou Siefker will show her colorful abstract paintings along with her Image Series. Wilma Bulkin Siegel, will be showing her new portraits of art collectors series: The Collectors. Tobey Archer will exhibit paintings, examples of her public art and light sculptures along with other new artworks. Janet Gold will be featuring a series of intimate, mixed media collages. Margi Glavovic Nothard, hosts guest photographers to explore her work in:
GLAVOVIC: LAYERS_Architecture and Art through the Photography of Paul Clemence, Margi Glavovic Nothard, Robin Hill and Peter Nolan – connecting Art and Architecture. The group has welcomed two new members: Henning Haupt whose gestural drawings and large colorful oil paintings generate intimate visual spaces, and Michel Pellus whose paintings are impressive and realistic.

Participating once again will be the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale-Nova Southeastern University, and they will be extending their hours until 9pm for this special event. Primordial: Paintings and Sculpture by Isabel De Obaldia will be on view along with works from the Glackens and Cobra collections with free admission. For those wishing to see Offering of the Angels: Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery, this special ticketed exhibition closes at 6pm, (last entry at 5pm). Start with one of the exhibits or end your tour at the Museum with a glass of wine on the Plaza or hang out on the Peck Terrace, now featuring the wall painting by Arturo Herrera.

Also featured in this year’s Artwalk is an exhibition presented by Girls’ Club, a non-profit alternative space exhibiting contemporary art by women. The current exhibit,Re-Framing the Feminine, curated by Dina Mitrani, is a selection of photographs from the collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz.

Free trolleys will be available to escort visitors from one location to another throughout the night. This is a special chance to meet the artists or even start an art collection. It is an opportunity to engage in the creative experience of the artist’s studio setting and to purchase professional artwork. This experience is only offered to the public once each year.

The studios are all located near each other in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Francie Bishop Good | 117 NE 2nd Street
Tin Ly | 436 NE 3rd Avenue
Mary Lou Siefker | 436 NE 3rd Avenue
Rosanna Saccoccio | 440 NE 3rd Avenue
Madeline Denaro | 505 NE 3rd Avenue
Wilma Bulkin Siegel | 509 NE 3rd Avenue
Margi Glavovic Nothard | 724 NE 3rd Avenue
Michel Pellus | 801 NE 4th Avenue
Janet Gold | 805 NE 4th Avenue
Tobey Archer | 805 NE 4th Avenue
Henning Haupt | 809 NE 4th Avenue
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale-Nova Southeastern University | One East Las Olas Boulevard | 1 – 9 pm
Girls’ Club | 117 NE 2nd Street | 6 – 10 pm

For further information, please contact Tin Ly at 954-303-1964.
www.thirdavenueartdistrict.com

Art Basel Day 2-Wynwood and Design District, art all around By Betty Alvarez

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Day 2 of my Art Basel expedition has a lot to cover in Wynwood and Design District. Luckily I did a good number of events:

Red Dot Fair was pleased to announce its return to the Wynwood Art District. It is located adjacent to Art Miami and next to Scope and Art Asia. Approximately, 50 international modern and contemporary art galleries features painting, photography, sculpture and works on paper.The opening reception benefitted ARC Broward (Acheivement Rehabilitation Centers). It is a private, non for profit organization providing support and assistance primarily to children and adults who a mentally challenged. A great cause.

Art Asia located in the Wynwood Art District showcasing Asian art whether it be paintings, photography or other mediums. The colors on the majority of the artwork were bright and colorful which made them stand out. The Asian artist always amaze me in knowing how to capture that sense of their culture.

Miami Solo represents Solo Art exhibition in the same space at Scope, Art Asia, and Red Dot. Many artworks by painters and artists in this exhibition.

After almost half a century in storage, the astonishing discovery of an archive of historically significant film negatives of Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana, taken in 1963 and 1964 by fine art photographer William John Kennedy (b. 1930), have fully surfaced and begun to emerge in the art world. As the industry converges in Miami for one of the most important weeks of the year, they will find Kennedy’s work – published directly from the original negatives as silver gelatin fiber prints – now curated into an exhibition entitled ‘Before They Were Famous: Behind the Lens of William John Kennedy’ as part of the special programming at SCOPE Miami (November 29 – December 4, 2011).

Art Miami Miami’s longest running contemporary art fair and anchor fair to the City of Miami hosted its Opening Night VIP Preview to benefit The Lotus House Women’s Shelter. The Art Miami VIP Preview has become the most important kickoff event of Art Week for the City of Miami and one of the most sought after events for serious collectors to attend. This high-profile evening is the first view for collectors, curators, museum professionals and art enthusiasts to acquire some of the finest and most important works of art the contemporary market has to offer before the fair opens to the public the following day. With more than 110 prestigious international galleries participating, Art Miami is distinguished for its quality, depth, and diversity and maintains a preeminent position in America’s contemporary art fair market. Art Miami has grown to include more than 110 galleries from 18 countries, and will showcase 1,000 artists from 60 countries around the world. From the United States, 400 artists will be shown from nearly 100 cities.

MAD initaly announced its collaboration with Vhernier during this year’s prestigious Art Basel Miami Beach 2011. The two Italian brands are pairing up to showcase their latest collections at MAD initaly’s new showroom, located in the heart of Miami’s Art Deco Design District.

Now though Saturday, December 3rd MAD initaly’s Nadine Curmi Borgomanero and renowned Italian interior designer, Fabrizio Cocchi will host an on-going presentation of Vhernier’s sophisticated selection of beautiful, hand-made jewelry inspired from 15th century geometrics to modern avant-garde designs. Guests will be enamored by MAD initaly’s showroom – a curated collection of Italy’s finest furnishings, linens, tabletop decor, accent pieces and pop-themed art – adorned with delicate Italian jewelry by Vhernier.

As I was heading to an art exhibition on 4040 NE 2nd Street, I found a gold mine. Christian Dior, one of the famous brands of luxury accessories was having an exhibition displaying all the lovely colored purses.

On 41st and NE 2nd Avenue I ventured into an art gallery which were displaying more contemporary art. At that time I went it was the only gallery that was open in that building. Therefore it made it more worthwhile.

My experience in Design District and Wywood was like no other. Definitely would like to come back in one of their gallery walks.

Celebrate Cultural Fridays / Viernes Culturales 11/25/11

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Come Celebrate Cultural Fridays / Viernes Culturales
Miami’s Best Arts and Music Festival on the last Friday of every month
Friday, November 25, 2011. From 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 17th Avenues

Schedule Of Events
Where: Domino Stage at Domino Plaza. SW 15th Ave & 8th Street
7:30 – 8:00 pm – G Moss Fashion Show
8:00 – 8:30 pm – Learn To Dance
8:30 – 9:00 pm – Artistic Explosion
9:00 – 9:30 pm – Martial Arts Presentation
9:30 – 11:00 pm – Tony Swing
Admission: FREE
Rain Schedule will be posted on www.viernesculturales.org by 4:00 p.m. on day of event

Walking Tour Of Little Havana
When: 7:00 pm – Dr. Paul George – Walking tour of Little Havana
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th Street)
Cost: FREE

On The Stage At Viernes Culturales

Tony Swing
The talented merenguero Tony Swing will bring the flavor of the Dominican Republic to Viernes Culturales. Ex-member of world renowned bands like Oro Solido and Pochy y la Coco band, Tony’s swing will spark up the night with the festive flair of contagious merengue. In his unique style, he embraces traditional merengue with merengue ripiao, adding a touch of urban flavor. This all around entertainer is currently filming a movie and is also an outstanding choreographer.

GMoss Urban Classy Fashion Show
Gmoss Designs provides graphic, realistic and cartoon illustrations and technical fashion design services. The fashion show will showcase an original and unique style to engage the youth and young adult markets. The “Gmoss Seek Eternal Purpose” line is an urban/anime/comic book influenced line of art, clothing, and accessories based the short novel “The Chronicles of Ann & Lo” written and illustrated by George Moss. www.gmossdesign.com was created to encourage youth to work hard, use their talents, and seek their eternal purpose.

Daniella Viotti
The Living Statue Performer, has been mesmerizing crowds at Viernes Culturales for many years. Daniela is a statue and award winning sculptor. She loves performing as a Living Statue at Viernes Culturales and giving so much positive energy to all that stop and pose with her!

Samaris Cassano – Mistress of Ceremony
Puerto Rican born and raised, Samaris is a talented singer, published author and radio personality. She is delighted to be working with us to help guide your Viernes Culturales experience.

Legendary local historian Dr. Paul George leads a walking tour of Little Havana each month. Learn the fascinating details about Little Havana’s history, people and places. This month’s tour will focus on Historic Shenandoah neighborhood. This special tour is educational, interesting and absolutely free. Learn of when Calle Ocho was a dirt road known in some parts as Orange Gable Road. See the site of historic Blecher Homestead and the historig Bridage 2506 Museum.

Viernes Culturales Art Gallery Presents Natalie Nauta
Dates: Friday, November 25, 2011. 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Where: 742 SW 16th Avenue, Miami FL 33135
Natalie’s profound appreciation and love for her environment expresses itself through an artistic use of paint textures and a saturated, and somewhat explosive use of color. Together, these elements create beautifully decorative and appealing reminders of the Caribbean and Miami. www.natalie-nauta.com.

Films At The Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $8 for general public and $7 for students and seniors! Can it get any better than this?

Galleries / Art
Agustin Gainza Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Agustin Gainza
Cremata Gallery – Exhibition of works by various artists
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Marta G. Ismail
Maxoly /Latin Art Core – Exhibition of works by Cuban Masters
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Mildrey Guillot
Molina Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Luis Molina
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration & Framing – Exhibition works by various artists
Unzueta Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Ramon Unzueta
Viernes Culturales Art Gallery-Exhibition of works by: Natalie Nauta

Dining & Entertainment
2B Asian Bristo – Alfaro’s – Azucar Ice Cream – Casa Panza Cafe – Cuba Ocho – Domino’s Pizza – El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria – El Pub – El Exquisito Restaurant – I Love Calle Ocho – La Casa de Tula – Little Havana to go – Salsa Art Dance Studio – McDonald’s Restaurant – Oriental Restaurant – Pizza Hut – Catharsis Restaurant – Subway -Tower Theater – Tutti Frutti Ice Cream

Other Activities
· Viernes Culturales is proud to announce Coca-Cola as our newest sponsor! The Coca-Cola stage on SW 8th Street and SW 16th Avenue will feature a DJ, music, and Salsa Contest. Stop by for a chance to win a variety of prizes. Join us as we welcome Coca-Cola to Little Havana!
· Domino Competition in Domino Park (anyone can participate). Starts at 8 pm. Street and sidewalk performers & activities
· Dozens of NEW local artists and artisans (including local authors) selling their wares in our outdoor Arts Fair
· Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish and Mexican cuisine
· Traditional Fruteria at 13th Avenue & SW 8th Street
· Beautiful art galleries & artist studios open for you to explore (some featuring live music)
· Live music (and dance) in many of our local venues: flamenco, traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban rumba, more!
· Unique stores selling locally made cigars (cigars rolled in person), Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!

Please make note, our December date is: DECEMBER 16, 2011

RODEZ Art Gallery Presents Fact or Fiction 12/3-24/11

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RODEZ Art Gallery Presents Fact or Fiction
Vernissage on Saturday, December 3 from 7 to 10 pm
Special Fundraiser on Thursday, December 8 from 6 to 9 pm benefiting Family AIDS Coalition Foundation
RODEZ Art Gallery
CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
www.RodezArtGallery.com

December 3 – 24, 2011

RODEZ Art Gallery presents “Fact or Fiction” an exhibition featuring the works of George Rodez, analyzing the relationship between real-life and dreams; representing the human struggle in understanding the incongruity of man’s conscious and subconscious mind.

This exhibit features a combination of surreal, abstract and expressionistic works of art, including three works from Rodez’s Dream series first exhibited in Spain as part of a solo-exhibit entitled Dream Symptoms, and is part of a much larger collection currently traveling on exhibit throughout Europe.

The exhibit will open during Coconut Grove Gallery Walk on Saturday, December 3 with a wine and cheese reception and will run through December 24.

Additionally, on December 8, 2011, Rodez Art Gallery will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Family Aids Coalition Foundation. The event will be from 6 to 9pm. Proceeds from all sales will go to benefit the Foundation.

JUTE Allegories in Brawn and Beauty 11/19/11

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JUTE: Allegories in Brawn & Beauty
Saturday, November 19, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
MANO Fine Art Project Space
in the Bird Road Art District
4225 SW 75 Ave
Miami,FL 33155
http://www.manofineart.com

Join us for the Opening Reception of “JUTE: Allegories of Brawn & Beauty”, featuring MANO’s newest large format work using burlap and other unlikely materials. MANO exaggerates forms and minimizes details centered on depicting the abstract values and social implications of the strength and beauty of moral character.

The Opening Reception for JUTE will be held in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk, which features 40+ contemporary artists, open studios and exhibits.

About MANO Fine Art Project Space:
MANO Fine Art Project Space located in Miami’s Bird Road Art District is the working studio of mulitmedia artist, MANO. MANO Fine Art Project Space participates in the monthly Bird Road Art Walk presenting both MANO’s work and invited artists, additionally MANO Fine Art, hosts group exhibitions, events & workshops. For more info contact us at 305.467.6819 or visit www.manofineart.com facebook: MANO Nogueira Twitter: MANOfineART

Receptions in conjuction with JUTE
are also scheduled for:
Dec 17, 2011 & Jan 21, 2012

Bird Road Art Walk 11/19/11

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Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, November 19 (& every 3rd Saturday of the month), 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Bird Road Art District
www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Experience Miami’s Art Scene at the Bird Road Art Walk.

Nestled between Bird Road (S.W. 40th Street) and SW 48th Street, primarily along S.W. 75 Avenue, you’ll find a unique thriving community of more than 40 artists and an evolving art scene. The area features a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of disciplines. This month more than twenty studios and alternative spaces open their doors to feature hand-blown glass, mosaics, photography, painting in all genres and mediums, sculpture, installations, conceptual art, digital art, stained glass, ceramics, Spoken Word and live theater.

In less than a year the Bird Road Art Walk has doubled in size and continues to grow. Recently named “Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011”, by New Times Best of Miami, the monthly Art Walk is quickly becoming a favorite with art enthusiasts.

Please check our website for a complete listing of artists and venues.

Maps are available at art venues and on the shuttle bus, or if using a smart phone, maps can be accessed by scanning the Art Walks new QR code displayed throughout the event.

For more information about the Bird Road Art Walk contact us at 305.467.6819.

web:http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com
facebook: Bird Road Art District
twitter: @BirdRoadArts

Luisa Mesa Artspace Group Show 11/19/11

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Luisa Mesa Artspace – Group Show
Saturday, November 19, 2011, 7:00-10:00 PM
Luisa Mesa Artspace
4432 SW 74 Avenue
Miami, Fl 33155
More Info

Artists:
Luisa Mesa
Quenia Nuñez
Tere Pastoriza
Barbara Rivera
Diego J. Texera

Painting, Photography, Mixed-Media, Drawing

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Come check out the thought-provoking works of these five Miami-Based Artists!

America, like it or not by photographers Jose Joaquin Figueroa, Kirk Crippens and Rodolfo Vanmarcke 11/12/11

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November 12th, 2011
310 NW. 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127.

The Lunch Box Gallery is pleased to announce its second and last opening night for the show “America, like it or not” by acclaimed photographers Kirk Crippens, José J. Figueroa and Rodolfo Vanmarcke.

In parallel, the gallery is having the fifth student show of its “One Night Stand Exhibition Series” with talented FIU student of Visual Arts (concentration in Photography), Jesse Meadows; a new project that aims to give photography students the opportunity to participate in the popular Wynwood Gallery Walks, facilitating them the exposure of their work during this major art event.

“America, like it or not” gathers three different visions of America today, from the transgression of the American culture into other societies to the visual consequences of the Great Depression and the abuse of prescription drugs in America. Kirk Crippens is a highly renowned artist currently based in San Francisco, California, who was awarded as the Top 50 Photographer in Photolucida’s Critical Mass and nominated for the 2011-2013 Eureka Fellowship Program (a project of the Fleishhacker Foundation).

Official 2nd Saturday Art Walk and Reception at Attila Lakatoush Art and Design Studio 11/12/11

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Official 2nd Saturday Art Walk and Reception
Saturday November 12th , 5pm – 10pm
Attila Lakatoush Art & Design Studio
Midtown 4 (M-312)
3301 NE 1st Ave M-312
Miami, FL 33137
RSVP: cafesocietygroupmia@gmail.com

Stevens Bissie Management and Café Society Group have joined forces with Attila Lakatoush Art & Design to curate a true art experience. On Saturday, November 12th from 5PM-10PM they will host an official 2nd Saturday Art Walk event and cocktail reception. Featured Artists of the Month include: Lola Reyes, Griselda Lechini, and Constantin. Please be sure to RSVP: cafesocietygroupmia@gmail.com. Please join us on November 12th for cocktails and art starting at 5PM to celebrate as Attila Lakatoush welcomes three emerging artists into his gallery for Novemberʼs 2nd Saturday Art Walk.

About Café Society Group The mission and purpose of Café Societyʼs cutting edge project of the arts is to promote civic consciousness while effectively giving back to Womanʼs and Childrenʼs Charities, and promoting both Environmentalism and the Arts within schools and communities in the areas their shows are held; New York, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, and Los Angeles.

Attila Lakatoush Based in Miami and New York, Attila Lakatoush is a highly gifted and trained artist. His career began at the early age of eight when he was offered a scholarship to study at the Pratt Institute. After completing his training as a top-notch fashion illustrator at the High School of Art and Design and finally the Fashion Institute of Technology, Attila discovered and refined his own style while traveling the world. He credits visionaries such as Claude Montane, Vivienne Westwood, and Cynthia Rowley for influencing his style.

Reminiscent of 40ʼs film icons like Hedy Lamarr, Rita Hayworth, and Eva Gardner, these glamorous women are not the girls next door. They know how to use their wiles how to dress and act well, how to carry themselves with coexisting strength and femininity. Attilaʼs clients include philanthropist/socialite Dorythia Green, actress Lucy Liu, actress Debbie Mazar, Super Model Linda Evangelista, and Legend Eartha Kitt to name a few.

Griselda Lechini After years of modeling around the world Lechini discovered that she was an artist at heart. She began painting and hasnʼt stopped since. Now she has found the vehicle to translate the beauty around her on to canvas and life has never been better.

Lola Reyes Reyesʼ inspiration and passion for photography is attributed to her mother and father. Her father, a Director/photographer for National Geographic, and her mother, a model for the haute couture houses of YSL and Valentino, taught her how to scratch the surface of glamour in order to expose and celebrate the beauty in life. Living in both her father and mother’s worlds allowed her a unique opportunity to step out of what was familiar and to cultivate a taste for different cultures.

Constantin Constantin is a painter of the imagination. This mixture of imagination and practical features in his art creates an escape and a distraction from the inside. He feels the goal of painting is to show what reality cannot. The colors he uses are strong and powerful and pulsate all senses. It is a world of imagination where he admits to wander frequently.

Astral Projections Multiversal Miami Art Walk Edition 11/12/11

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Astral Projections Multiversal Miami Art Walk Edition
Saturday, November 12 · 6:00pm – 11:00pm
193 NW 24th Street
Miami in the Wynwood Design District
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Second Saturdays Wynwood Art Walk, come thru for Live Mural Painting, special performances, a Street Fashion exhibition and more! corner of 2nd Ave, and 24th.

Live Art by the FDC Crew:
Junk
Rekal
Grabs
Tubs
Tragek

Music by Haviken Hayes, Methodus, P-Phunk

Sidewalk Fashion Show w/ Arturo Flores, & Asuka Collections
Red Carpet Street Fashion Photobooth
Live Art, Open Air Exhibition & More!

Noche de Bomba y Plena Concert 11/12/11

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Noche de Bomba y Plena Concert
November 12, 2011, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-1505
www.jimmyzkitchen.com

Noche de Bomba y Plena Returns to Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood this Saturday, November 12th from 7:30-10:30 p.m.!!

Let’s celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season with an amazing concert of Puerto Rican proportions!
SON D’ PANDEROS will be playing Puerto Rican folkloric favorites with their amazing energy.

So bring your dancing shoes, your Latin hips, and your party hat and join us as we celebrate the Wynwood Art Walk and Puerto Rican tradition!

chuck ramirez: minimally baroque 11/12/11

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Chuck Ramirez (1962 – 2010): Minimally Baroque
Saturday November 12, 1 – 9pm
Dina Mitrani Gallery
2620 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood Miami FL

November 12, 2011 – January 20, 2012
Breakfast Reception: Thursday, December 1st, 9am – Noon
Wynwood Art Walk, Saturday, December 3rd, 6 – 11pm

Dina Mitrani Gallery, in collaboration with Ruiz-Healy Art, San Antonio, is pleased to present Chuck Ramirez (1962 – 2010): Minimally Baroque. Chuck Ramirez, who tragically died one year ago, was an artist and designer who lived and worked in San Antonio, Texas. His large-scale photographic portraits and installations of ordinary objects are humorous, yet poignant metaphors for the transient nature of consumer culture and the frailty of life.

Gallerist Dina Mitrani met Chuck Ramirez at an opening at Ruiz-Healy’s Gallery in San Antonio. During the course of the evening, they talked enthusiastically about his photography and the possibility of exhibiting in Miami. Two days later, the artist had a biking accident and passed away. This exhibition has been organized to honor the artist’s memory on the anniversary of his death, and is an effort by both Patricia Ruiz-Healy and Dina Mitrani to bring his life’s work to larger audiences.

As an artist and graphic designer, Ramirez processed and deconstructed the media world in which he lived. His work employed visual and conceptual techniques found in contemporary advertising and package design, while employing subtle social commentary. Chuck Ramirez showed extensively throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe. Solo and group exhibitions include the Bronx Museum of Contemporary Art, New York; El Portal del Arte Contemporáneo (ARCO) Madrid; Centro de la Imagen and O Lamm, Mexico City; Galeries Khadrberlin, Berlin; Arlington Museum of Contemporary Art, TX; Center of the Visual Arts, Denver; the Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria, Austin, TX; the Institute of Visual Arts, Milwaukee; Blue Star Art Space, San Antonio; and the Elizabeth Dee Gallery, NY. He was selected for an Artpace Residency in 2001 by Jérôme Sans, an independent curator and co-director of the Palais de Tokyo, Paris.

The estate of Chuck Ramirez is exclusively represented by Ruiz-Healy Art.

More information at
www.dinamitranigallery.com
www.ruizhealyart.com

Image above: Candy Tray Series: Black Heart, 2002, pigment print on cotton paper,
48 x 48 inches, edition 3/6

Richard Haley Mary, Richard, Clouds and Dirt Opening 11/12/11

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Bas Fisher Invitational Presents Richard Haley: Mary, Richard, Clouds and Dirt
With a special performance by Mary Elizabeth Anderson
Opening Reception: Saturday November 12, 7-10pm
Bas Fisher Invitational
180 NE 39th Street, suite 210
in Miami’s Design District

Performance: Saturday December 4, 8 pm

Open 9am-4pm during Art Basel Miami Beach

Closing: January 2012

Richard Haley’s practice incorporates sculpture, video and actions in which he attempts to force his will on the environment through sleight of hand and fanciful propositions. Deeply indebted to earthworks, Haley’s work explores our perception of the unseen and the vernacular of the romantic unknown of nature.

For his first solo exhibition in Miami, Haley shows several new works created in situ in Detroit and documented in the precise conditions that best capture the constructed phenomena. Three of these actions will be duplicated in Miami: A corps of volunteers wipes oil from their own skin onto a rectangle on the western-facing wall of a building, which glows golden-orange as the sun sets. A device inserted in the ground causes the site to swell up and meet the bottom of the sky. The artist arranges for a black rainbow to appear in the night’s sky several times a week.

On Saturday, December 4 at 8pm, Mary Anderson will perform a puppet-assisted lecture in the gallery, re-contextualizing the work in the exhibition as a set and props.

Richard Haley was born and raised in California, and currently lives and works in Detroit. His work was recently included in the exhibition Sea Worthy at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in New York. Haley is represented by Another Year in L.A. in Los Angeles, where his work can be seen in the group show YOU ARE ME (Artists Influenced by Stephen Kaltenbach) opening on November 17. More on Richard’s work at www.richardhaley.com.

Mary Elizabeth Anderson (born in Hollywood, CA; lives and works in Detroit) is an artist/scholar and Assistant Professor in the department of Theater and Dance at Wayne State University in Detroit. Her research has examined site-as-performer in the Australian central desert and Detroit. For the past two years with her touring company Performance Exchange she has created quasi-fictional accounts of the historic origins and culture of Detroit.
For more information, contact Bas Fisher Invitational at info@basfisherinvitational.com

image: OF THE SKY” 2011- cast latex, spouse hair, thread, clouds, water, & photograph
www.basfisherinvitational.com
info@basfisherinvitational.com

Cherished Youth A Photographic Exhibition 11/12/11

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“Cherished Youth”, A Photographic Exhibition
11/12/11, 7pm-11pm
Mosa House Gallery
2242 NW 1st Place
Miami
www.davidgarylloyd.com

“CHERISHED YOUTH.” A PHOTOGRAPHY-BASED SHOW BY DAVID GARY A Premier Exhibition of David Gary’s Newest Series.

Mosa House Gallery is pleased to present Cherished Youth, a solo exhibition by David Gary. The opening reception will be on Novem- ber 12, from 7-11 pm, during Wynwood Arts District Second Saturday Art Walk. The exhibition will only be on view to the public for the opening reception, then will be by appointment only. The gallery is located at 2242 NW 1st Place, Miami, FL 33127.

David Gary’s Cherished Youth is a series of autobiographical works that seek to explore the sociological effects of contemporary culture on today’s youth. Using a seven year old girl as the protagonist in storybook-like im- agery, Gary expresses the inevitable persuasions and gimmicks that are imposed on children.

Public welcome

Beck’s Emerging Artist Exhibition 11/12/11

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Beck’s Emerging Artist Exhibition
11.12.11, 9pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami
www.cafeinamiami.com

Miami Magazine and Beck’s Beer invite you to celebrate the 2nd Saturday showing of Beck’s Emerging Artist Exhibition!

Join the judges including Luis Tigual – Editor in Chief of Miami Magazine, Norelkys Blazekovic – Irreversible: An International Art Project, Nick Cindric – Curator and Private Art Consultant of NC Contemporary, and Giselle Devera – Curator as they crown a “Best in Show” artist and two runners up!

LIVE music on the terrace by Artofficial with sounds by Supercede. RSVP early for table reservations and 1 bottle of Kettle One for $150. $7 Chivas 18 all night long.

Duets Domingo Castillo at DV 11/12/11

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Duets- Domingo Castillo at DV
Dimensions Variable
171 NE 38th Street
Design District, Miami, Florida 33137
www.dimensionsvariable.net

November 12 – December 31, 2011
Dimensions Variable is pleased to present Duets—a project by Miami-based artist Domingo Castillo. The exhibition will run from November 12 through December 31, 2011.

There is no further information or imagery availble regarding this exhibition.

Born Domingo Castillo on October 31st, 1967 in Dallas, Texas. His father left him when he was 4 years old and since then, has had many stepfathers. In his teenage years, he was a poor student who got dismal grades and skipped school often. He was 18 when he was in the 10th grade, and dropped out of school. During the late 80s Domingo made a living by washing cars. He observed the culture and dancing of some of his peers, and later signed up at a local nightclub as a performer. He was natural at rapping and dancing and needless to say, the audience loved him.

Closing of Oxenberg’s Group Show 11/12/11

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Closing of Oxenberg’s Group Show
Saturday, November 12, 7-10PM.
155 NE 38th Street, Suite 100
Miami Design District
Miami, FL 33137
www.oxenbergart.com

You are cordially invited to attend the closing of Oxenberg’s Group Show in the Design District on Saturday, November 12, 7-10PM.

We will have a business card drawing entitling the winner to a $1000 additional discount on any artwork of the winner’s choice.

The drawing is at 8:45PM during the Closing Reception, winner must be present.

Image: Roberto Edwards Radhames Mejia (Dominican Rep.) #2, 51 x 39.5 inches, Archival Lambda Color Photograph

Miami Arts Charter School and Gallery212 Very Special Pre-Art Basel Artwalk Fundraiser 11/12/11

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Art Walk – Art Basel Special Preview
November 12th, 6:00 PM-11:00 PM
Gallery212 Miami
2407 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33137
www.Gallery212miami.com

Catch Grill & Bar Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay in association with Miami Arts Charter School present the Gallery 212 Miami November Art Walk “A Very Special Art Basel Sneak Preview”. Open to the public, the exhibition kicks off with the opening next Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 6pm to 11pm during Art Walk in Wynwood Art District’s most cutting-edge Gallery 212 Miami. Art enthusiasts will not want to miss this Art Basel Preview event, including surprise art installations and pop-up music, vocal and instrumental performances by the students of Miami Arts Charter School (MACS).

Gallery 212 Miami – “Join the Miami Art Movement!” Resident Artists: NY Pop Artist Michael Perez, John Pate, new sculpture painting and design by Johnny Pate, and two emerging artists Sean Murdock and Jonathan Dvoretz, who are already professionals in photography and videogrraphy and are coming into their own in Miami with Gallery 212 as they are as much a part of the foundation of the Miami Art Movement. Sculptor Henry Souto has been with Gallery 212 Miami and Michael Perez for almost two years and is happy to present his colorful sculpture interior designs this year for the first time during Wynwood Art Basel.

Gallery 212 Miami – I am only as good as the artists who make me. Featured Artists:

“Crossroads” – Preview Select Masterpieces from the Celebrated Brazilian Painter Jose Yossi. With works showcasing currently at Sao Paolo’s most important gallery, ‘A Galeria’, Gallery 212 Miami is proud to host Yossi’s United States debut. On November 12 see the preview piece ‘Blue Tower’ of his ‘Crossroads’ series – Meet the artist himself on November 30, 2011 when he arrives from Brazil to celebrate with his fans and family in Miami [see additional event details and ticketing for the “Meet the Artists” event below***].

– Mariella Sosa, Through the Lens® “Celebrities & Sitios” ~ Portraits of Latin Icons and Captivating Landscapes all Mastered by this “Magician of the Lens”. Mareilla’s work will thrill us all as we enjoy an inside look at her work – She is well-known in the local and Latin community and is said to capture the true spirit of her subjects.

– Matt Stock Photography, Painting with Light in the Dark® “Hidden Groves” & “Stiltsville Illuminated” -The result of the process created and developed by this award-winning photographer’s nighttime photography. November 12 will showcase a very special preview piece from his upcoming event called ‘Stiltsville Illuminated” in Miami. Matt Stock and his crew risk their lives to get their shots – standing in the tides surrounded by jellyfish and bull sharks to get the shots that sometimes take up to 4 hours to create! Gallery 212 Miami is thrilled to have the opportunity to help introduce Matt Stock Photography to the art world.

[Please Note: Mark your calendars for November 12, November 30 AND December 1-4 at Gallery 212 Miami! This show is a Preview of the Gallery 212 Miami Art Basel Artists’ Exhibition – There will be an entire new series of Artwork on Exhibition starting November 30th, 2011 and it can be seen for the first time at our Opening Night Gala, where you can Meet the Artists (One Night Only/Tickets***) on November 30th, 2011. The art will be on exhibit throughout Art Basel Miami until January, 2012.]

Catch Grill & Bar ~ Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay pledges continued dedication to building local business and community through the Arts by presenting several beautiful events in collaboration with Gallery 212 Miami during Wynwood Art Walks and now for the months of November and December into Art Basel – making an amazing team with the gallery group for these events. Catch Grill & Bar Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay will provide light food and beverage during art walk alongside invitations handed out for guests to dine at the Catch Grill & Bar Miami Patio overlooking the beautiful Biscayne Bay Marina. [Editor’s Choice – Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy the Live Music Series at the Catch / Marriott Patio every Thursday evening from 6-11 with entertainment produced by Rodd Pratt Presents.]

Since opening their doors in Wynwood in February it has been the dream of Gallery 212 Miami, Pop Artist Michael Perez, Miami Publicist and all of the gallery team to find creative ways to give back to Arts Education in the immediate neighborhood as they had before on state levels (NY, FL) to local and international levels (Food for the Poor, Pink Heals with the Miami Fire Department in October 2010, for example). It is just this that they intend to do with the months of November and December (Art Basel) and beyond, by dedicating a series of special events to the exposure and to raising funds for the Miami Arts Charter School.

Carlos Cabeza New Works at O. Ascanio Gallery Miami 11/12/11

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Carlos Cabeza New Works at November’s Second Saturday Gallery Walk
November 12 from 7-10p.m.
O. Ascanio Gallery
2600 NW Second Avenue
Wynwood Arts District
www.oascaniogallery.com

Carlos Cabeza Returns To Miami To Debut New Works At O. Ascanio Gallery

A year after his successful Miami show, contemporary Venezuelan artist Carlos Cabeza prepares to wow local art lovers with his latest creation, “Conscious Painting” – a series of stream- of–conscious paintings, drawings and decoupages.

The solo-exhibition, made up of 28 works, will be on display from November 3 to November 20 with an opening reception on November 3, and presented during November’s Second Saturday Gallery Walk on November 12.

“Conscious Painting” made its European debut in Paris in the Cappelini showroom and Atelier 7 (Picasso’s workroom in 1912) with rave reviews. His Rhythmic Paintings exhibit in Miami last year, which was well-received by art critics, helped catapult O. Ascanio Gallery to be among the more respected galleries in Wynwood.

Cabeza, who is Paris-based and whose works were featured in Capellini’s retrospective catalog titled: “This is Not a Catalog, This is History”, said that this collection is much more “intimate” than past works.

“I insisted on working with less complicated dimensions and a much slower conscious creative process that spanned a year,” said Cabeza. “I was working in a dimension of realization that lies between the mind and the interactive world.”

Precious a 32” x 42” black and white painting made up of ebbless sequential patterns, depicts a woman’s bust wrapped in a fur. Similar to other pieces in this collection, the feminine form is provocative and her look is piercing. In the aptly named Kaleidescope, Cabeza uses a kaleidoscopic burst of vivid colors and angles to frame symmetrical female silhouettes reminiscent of 60s style.

Miami NewTimes art critic Carlos Suarez de Jesus said Cabeza’s work is “hallucinatory.” “Using a stream-of-conscious approach to the subject matter, the artist creates canvases that vibrate with an inherent energy that seems to send out shock waves,” said Suarez de Jesus.

O. Ascanio Gallery is located at 2600 NW Second Avenue in the Wynwood Arts District and has featured works by arts giants that include Jesus Soto, Carlos Cruz Diez, Alejandro Otero, Edgar Negret, Lina Sinisterra, Victor Lucena, Francisco Salazar, Bernar Venet, Bernard Aubertin, Agostino Bonalumi and Fernando Mignoni. For more information visit www.oascaniogallery.com.

Image: Kaledoscope, 2011, 107 x 81 cm, Acrylic On Canvas

The Coconut Grove Gallery Walk 11/5/11

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The Coconut Grove Gallery Walk
Saturday, November 5, 2011. From 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
In Coconut Grove on Mary Street, Grand Avenue and Commodore Plaza

Visit Miami’s ORIGINAL Art District: On the first Saturday of every month

“Lynne Latham” at GroveHouse Artists Gallery
November’s featured artist for GroveHouse Artists Gallery (3390 Mary St # 162) is photographer Lynne Latham. They will also present “Not Your Mother’s Apron”, a collection of creatively designed aprons; and exhibits featuring member artists’ works and an exhibit featuring non-members’ works. They will announce awards at the opening reception with wine, fruit, and cheese.

“Colours of Greene” at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery
Featuring watercolor works in November, is the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery (339 Mayfair Street, Suite 128). Their featured exhibit is Colours of Greene: A Retrospective of the Works of Dorothy D. Greene. They will also be featuring music from world renowned tango musician, Osvaldo Barrios. Playing his bandoneon, Barrios will bring the sounds of his hometown, Buenos Aires, to Coconut Grove.

“The Works of George Rodez” at RODEZ Art Gallery
Moving over to Grand Avenue, RODEZ Art Gallery (3015 Grand Avenue, Suite 237) will feature contemporary and diverse works from one of their own, George Rodez.

“Innerscapes” at Cristina Chacon Gallery
Christina Chacon Gallery (3162 Commodore Plaza # 1F2) will present “Innerscapes” by Carlos Lersundy. Lersundy uses art to express the pictures of his soul. “Innerscapes” is a collection of works that takes you through the “landscape of man.” In his career, Lersundy has paired art and advertising and worked at some of the most notable advertising firms in the country. With an internationally recognized portfolio, Lersundy now teaches in Colombia.

Luz Maria Gutierrez at AC Fine Art
Also this month AC Fine Art’s (2911 Grand Avenue) will feature original oil paintings by Luz Maria Gutierrez. They will also present a special tribute exhibit to Marilyn Monroe showcased through various dynamic mediums and a Marilyn look-a-like contest open to all fans.

Large Originals at Max in the Grove
Finally, in the Village Center, Max in the Grove (2996 McFarland Road) will house a large collection of Peter Max originals, as well as artwork from other great artists such as Steve Kaufman, LeRoy Neiman, Picasso, Andy Warhol and many more.

“Miami Watercolor Society” at the Hunter Gallery
Hunter Gallery (3390 Mary St. Ste. 128) will also feature watercolor paintings from Miami Watercolor Society in their 38th Annual Fall Exhibition. The exhibit will consist of paintings from both members and non-members.

Hans Feverabend at Boswell Mourot Fine Art
This month, the Grove welcomes a new gallery, Boswell Mourot Fine Art (3162 Commodore Plaza). The featured artist for November is Hans Feyerabend, who specializes in contemporary painting and sculpture. The new gallery will offer pieces from local, national, and international artists including Kelly Edwards, Lisa Renz, and Samuel Gray.

Additional Art Gallery Openings
ArtWay 66
Blu Moon Gallery
Dharma Studio
Frameworks

Dining In The Grove
Akashi Japanese Restaurant – Al Fresco Restaurant – Aladdin’s Grill – Atchana’s East/West Kitchen – Backlot Wine Bar & Lounge – Barracuda Raw Bar & Grill – Bice Bistro – Bizcaya at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove – Bombay Darbar Indian Restaurant – Calamari – The Cheesecake Factory – Chili’s – CocoWok – Confucio Express – El Aqui O Mexican Food – El Sitio – Focaccia Bistro and Wine Shoppe – George’s in the Grove – GreenStreet Caf� – The Grove Spot – Hooter’s – International Quesadilla Company (IQ) – Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar – Johnny Rockets – The Last Carrot – Le Bouchon du Grove – Ludo’s Italian Restaurant – Lulu – Mr. Moe’s – New York Roma Pizza – Oasis Internet Caf� – Panorama Restaurant & Lounge – Peacock Garden Caf� – Sandbar & Grill – Siam Oishi Restaurant & Bar – Smoothie King – Spartico – Starbucks Coffee – Subway.

Something Sweet
Coco Gelato РDolce Vita Gelato Caf̩ РRed Kiwi РRomeo and Juliet Italian Gelato РYogurbella

Locust Projects presents Ruben Ochoa Cores and Cutouts Opening reception 11/12/11

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Ruben Ochoa CORES and CUTOUTS
November 12, 7-10pm
Locust Projects, Inc
155 NE 38th Street Suite 100
Miami, Fl 33137

Conversation with the artist: November 12, 6pm
Moderated by Rene Morales, Associate Curator, Miami Art Museum

Opening reception: November 12, 7-10pm
Reception: Thursday, December 1, 7-10pm
Hours during Art Basel: November 29 – December 3, 9am – 4pm

November 12, 2011 – January 28, 2012
Locust Projects is pleased to announce CORES and CUTOUTS, Ruben Ochoa’s first solo exhibition in Miami. Known for using gritty, vernacular building materials such as concrete, dirt, and steel, the artist will create a new site-specific installation using the building’s substructure as source material. Ochoa will cut through the concrete floor to expose subterranean cross-sections of the gallery’s foundation, revealing the space where earth and architecture intersect. Cored segments of the poured concrete floor will totter on columns of substrate above their normal resting place.

Ochoa’s installations address an architectural disjuncture, conflating the gallery and the art object. With a nod to both archeology and earthworks, his work at Locust Projects further explores the materials and politics of infrastructure in the social fabric. Contemplating the materiality of the built environment, Ochoa’s work encourages viewers to have a deeper experience with their surroundings as they step out of the gallery and confront those same materials on the street.

Born in 1974 in Oceanside, California, Ruben Ochoa currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. Recent exhibitions include a two person show at the San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose, CA, 2011; and group exhibitions in the FGAP @ Venice, Collateral Event of the 54th International Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, Palazzo Papadopoli, Venice, Italy, 2011; and The Artist’s Museum: Los Angeles Artists 1980-2010, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA, 2010. Ochoa has had solo exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, CA, 2010; Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, LA, 2010; Charles H. Scott Gallery at Emily Carr University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2009; and Site Santa Fe, NM, 2009. Ochoa was included in the 2008 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art, NY and the 2004 California Biennial at the Orange County Museum of Art, CA. He has been awarded the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, 2008 and a Creative Capital Foundation Grant, 2005. Following his exhibition at Locust Projects, Ruben Ochoa will be preparing for his first solo exhibition at James Cohan Gallery, NY in the spring of 2012.

Locust Projects is a not-for-profit exhibition space founded by three Miami artists in 1998 in order to provide contemporary visual artists the freedom to experiment with new ideas and methods without the limitations of conventional exhibition spaces. Artists are encouraged to create site-specific installations as an extension of their representative work, and Locust Projects offers them a vibrant Miami experience to develop their ideas. Locust Projects is committed to offering an approachable and inviting venue for the Miami and international art community to experience the work and meet the artists. http://www.locustprojects.org/

Locust Projects’ exhibitions and programming are made possible with the support from: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; Galt & Skye Mikesell; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Hannibal Cox Jr. Foundation; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, and the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners.

Special thanks to Vicente and Olga Mari Lago; Christie’s; James Cohan Gallery, New York; and Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, Los Angeles.

Reception sponsors: Grolsch, Mandarine Napoleon, Miami Magazine, Societe Perrier, Workshop Collective.

Coconut Grove Drum Circle 11/5/11

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle
November 5, 8-11PM
Location: Streets of Mayfair Atrium

Please join us for our November circle. We will again be drumming and dancing in the open air at the Mayfair in the Grove, located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Mary Street. We will drum in the Atrium, where the large sculptures are located, just north of the Promenade where we met in October. There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets. We will make a joyful noise and rev up the energy of the Grove Art Walk. Come, and discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument will be available along with water and seating. All you need to bring are happy hands. For more information, please contact Karen:
karen.deilke@gmail.com, 305-401-2644

Hope to see you there!

Premiere Opening of Boswell Mourot Fine Art 11/5/11

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Premiere Opening of Boswell Mourot Fine Art
November 5th, 2011. 7:00 -10:00 p.m.
Boswell Mourot Fine Art
3162 Commodore Plaza
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Other artists featured in the gallery include:
Eric Freeman – Oil on canvas
Diana B. Ashley – Sculpture Clay and Bronze
Elizabeth Weber – Acrylic on canvas
Astrid Sohn – Works on paper
Donala Jordon – Mixed media on paper
Kelly Edwards – Sculpture Raku
Jon Etienne Mourot – Mixed media
Carla Davis – Porcelain sculpture
Susan Goss – Clay sculpture
Kyle Boswell – Blown glass and steel sculpture
Elena Petrouhina – Works on paper
Virginia McKimmey – Oil on board
Tonya McNair – Oil on canvas
Robin Woods Loucks – Works on paper
Robin Hazard – Bishop, pastel on paper
Samuel Gray – Charcoal on vinyl
Lisa Renz – Mixed media
Alejandra Gauzen – Oil on canvas

Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays Arts & Culture Festival 10/28/11

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Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays Arts & Culture Festival
10/28/2011, 7:00p-11:00p
Little Havana-Calle Ocho
Southwest 8th Street, between 14 & 17th Avenue
Little Havana, Miami, FL 33135
www.viernesculturales.org

Join us for Little Havana’s arts & culture festival, Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays, Friday, Oct. 28th 7-11p

Where: Domino Stage at Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Schedule:
7:00 pm – Dr. Paul George – Walking tour of Little Havana

7:00 – 7:30 pm – Severo Martinez
A New Mexico native, Severo Martinez is the recipient of the Upcoming Artist of the Year Award. He brings cumbia flavor with a touch of tropical rhythm to Miami. His style is very versatile, with a band that has embraced musicians from all over the United States. Severo is not only a musician, but also an all-around entertainer that will have everyone up and dancing.

7:30 – 8:00 pm – Capoeira
An Afro-Brazilian blend of martial arts, acrobatics and dance, is a marvelous act to watch. This group of Capoeira students and instructors will show off their moves on our stage.

8:00 – 9:30 pm – Charanga La Original
These exclusive young musicians from Florida International University spearhead this prestigious Danzon/Charanga orchestra, led by distinguished flautist, Nestor Torres. The repertoire of the group is based on traditional Cuban music, with a focus on Danzon.

9:30 – 11:00 pm – Elaine y su Cubaney
Cuban born, Elayne Hernandez can sing a bolero, a guaguanco or a timba with rhythm, soul and unique style. Winner of Univision’s Idolo Latino and Minuto de Fama of America Teve, this guarachera will keep you dancing all night.

For Kids:
Children’s Art Clinic
Viernes Culturales is pleased to present Cuenteros & Co. sponsor company of the International Hispanic Story Festival Miami. Cuenta, presents October’s Children’s Arts Clinic. With an interactive show, children of all ages will experience fairy tales with an extra twist. Join us for a night of fun for the whole family.All children, ages 4-16 are welcome.

Where: SW 8th Street & SW 15th Avenue (North Side)
When: 8 to 9:00 pm
Cost: FREE

Don’t forget to visit:
Viernes Culturales Art Gallery Presents
Natalie Nauta
Opening Reception
Natalie’s profound appreciation and love for her environment expresses itself through an artistic use of paint textures and a saturated, and somewhat explosive use of color. Together, these elements create beautifully decorative and appealing reminders of the Caribbean and Miami.
www.natalie-nauta.com
Where: 742 SW 16th Ave, Miami FL 33135
When: Friday, September 30, 2011: 7 – 10 pm

And…
Film at the Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $6 for general public and $5 for students and seniors! Can it get any better than this?

Symposium
Little Havana Past, Present & Future
This presentation will explain the dramatic transformation of Little Havana over the past 20 years. Panel members include: Dr. Juan Clark, Professor, Emeritus of Sociology at Miami Dade College; Dr. Paul George, famed South Florida historian; Oliver Kerr, Urban Planner and Chief Demographer for Miami-Dade County Planning Department and Jose Casanova, Architect and Urban Planner for Miami Dade County for 32 years, in charge of Little Havana projects.
Where: Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE

See you all there!

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk 10/15/11

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Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
October 15th, 7-10pm

Comfort Zone Studio & Spa
2028 Harrison Street #101 • 954-923-2030 • www.ComfortZoneSpa.com
Specializing in romantic couples treatments & spa parties. Customized facials, LED facial rejuvenation, a variety of massages, European waxing, natural nail services, & more!

The Shade Post
2028 Harrison Street #102 • 954-920-0029 • www.ArtOfShade.com
A fashion lab and showroom for the Art of Shade, a recycled, redesigned one-of-a-kind label by designer Kayce Armstrong. Fashions from bikinis to couture gowns!

Niki’s Cafe
2028 Harrison Street #103 • 954-923-2030
A fusion of European & Caribbean flavors (“Eurobbean”) where you can enjoy the highest quality in imported cheeses and wines or a delicious plate of Latin food and ice cold beer.

ANSU Gallery
2028 Harrison Street #104 • 954-454-5632 • www.ANSUGallery.com
Local artists show and sell their fine art. One-of-a-kind handpainted porcelain collectibles and papier mâché sculptures. Handpainted murals on tiles, magnets & more.

Cafe Volare
2033 Harrison Street • 954-655-5432
Gourmet International food, fresh baked items, home-made pastas and desserts. everything fresh and made on premises.

Armando Perez Creations
2029 Harrison Street #5 • 954-241-0081 • ArmandoPerezCreations.com
Armando Perez, Artist and Jewelry Designer will be presenting several shark paintings and fantasy art. Stop by for great specials, music and wine.

Goddess Store & Studio
2017 Harrison Street • 954-929-2369 • www.GoddessStore.com
Experience a variety of dance forms and yoga at our unique studio. An easy and fun way to maintain and improve your health & wellness. FREE Monthly Dance, Poetry & Art Events.

Cuenca’s Montecristo Lounge of Hollywood
1928A Harrison Street • 954-364-7660 • facebook.com/Montecristo.Lounge
The Montecristo Lounge is a classic, relaxing and cozy members only cigar club that hosts a public “Art and Cigars” exhibition each month that attracts cigar aficionados and art lovers alike.

Alexandria Mediterranean Restaurant
2050 Hollywood Blvd • 954-925-4521 • www.Alexandria-Restaurant.com
Offering our guests a full liquor bar, a hookah lounge, the best belly dance show every night, special VIP events and much more, all while enjoying the best Mediterranean seafood in town.

Paul Miller Hair Studio
2019 Hollywood Blvd • 954-922-9710 • www.PaulMillerHair.com
Paul Miller Hair Studio features an upbeat and trendy atmosphere influenced by some of the most talented and professional hair stylists in Florida. Local and regional artists’ work on display during ArtWalk. (November & December only)

Megabite Chillout Lounge
1910B Hollywood Blvd • 954-237-2888 • www.MegabiteCyberCafe.com
Chic internet lounge with live music, fanciful & exquisite food. We serve beer at 23° and 20 flavors of bubble tea.

ArtsPark Visual Arts Pavilion Gallery
One Young Circle • 954-921-3500 • www.HollywoodFL.org/artspark
In the Visual Arts Pavilion, visitors can enjoy demonstrations of glass blowing, jewelry making & sculpting, view rotating exhibitions and purchase original artwork.

Click here to download ArtWalk Participant map PDF.

Wirtz Gallery Kicks-off the Season with New Works by MANO 10/14/11

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Wirtz Gallery Kicks-off the Season with New Works by MANO
Friday, October 14, 2011, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Wirtz Gallery
First National Bank of South Miami
5750 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL
www.manofineart.com

South Miami’s Wirtz Gallery kicks off the season with New Works by popular Miami-based artist MANO.

The exhibition, an enticingly vibrant showing of the artists’ newest work possesses immediate universal appeal, even for the casual observer and will also serve as the kick-off for the 2012 South Miami Hospital Mercury Ball, presented by First National Bank of South Miami.

The Opening Reception will benefit the Kidz Medical 2012 South Miami Hospital Mercury Ball presented by First National Bank of Miami.

Space is limited. Kindly RSVP by October 12 to 786.467.5405 or yvdiaz@baptisthealth.net

The event is sponsored by: Kidz Medical Services, The Wirtz Gallery, First National Bank of South Miami, South Miami Hospital Foundation, Print Farm, Catering the Event by Susan Bleemer and Premier Parking, Inc.

MANO’s exhibition runs through October 30, 2011.
For more information about MANO please call 305.467.6819 or visit www.manofineart.com

Mona…Mona…Mona…An Ode to Mona Lisa 10/15/11

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Mona…Mona…Mona…An Ode to Mona Lisa
Saturday, October 15, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Avenue
in the Bird Road Art District
Miami, FL 33155
www.manofineart.com

Celebrating the Bird Road Art Walk’s First Anniversary!

Join us on Saturday, October 15, for
Mona…Mona…Mona an Ode to Mona Lisa.

The Mona Lisa continues to inspire reproduction, parody and more. Andy Warhol, Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dali and Vik Muniz are among the many famous artists who have paid homage to La Giaconda and now a distinguished group of contemporary artists inspired by da Vinci’s iconic painting will pay tribute to what many believe to be the most famous painting in the world.

The exhibition showcases a wide range of interpretations of the Mona Lisa by featured artists: Nestor Arenas, Jorge Ballara, Toa Castellanos, Vincente Dopico, Patrica Franco, Daniel Garcia, Chenco Gomez, Marcy Grosso, Mila Hajjar, Monique Lassooij, MANO, Tony Mendoza, Antonio Nunez, Valentina Ramos, George Rodez, Sandra Suarez, Fer Sucre and Derek Wilson.

These modern day masterpieces will all be available for purchase.

MANO Fine Art participates in the Bird Road Art Walk, on the third Saturday of each month.

For more information contact 305.467.6819 or visit http://www.manofineart.com/ or follow us on Twitter: @MANOFineArt

MANO Fine Art Project Space particpates in the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, held from 7:00-10:00pm the third Saturday of every month. The Bird Road Art Walk was recently voted Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011 by Miami New Times.

For more information about the Bird Road Art Walk visit:

Facebook: Bird Road Art District
Twitter: @BirdRoadArts
Web: www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Bird Road Art Walk-First Year Anniversary to Benefit Susan G. Komen 10/15/11

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Bird Road Art Walk-First Year Anniversary to Benefit Susan G. Komen
Saturday, October 15, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street), BRAD extends south to SW 48th Street and between SW 75 Ave to SW 72 Ave.
www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Join us for our Frist Anniversary Celebration to Benefit the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure

In October, the monthly Bird Road Art Walk will mark its first anniversary. To celebrate the occasion artists have teamed up with Shooger.com to create a memorable and dare we say delicious event to benefit the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Miami’s premier cake designers, confectionaries and patisseries have been paired with top artists to create a very artsy Cake Walk within the ever popular Art Walk. These delicious creations will be sliced and served up for patrons to sample and enjoy for a modest contribution of $2.00 per slice Yummmmmmmmmmm. All proceeds from this artsy “Cake Walk” will benefit the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

The Bird Road Art Walk was started by a small group of artists and art enthusiast and officially debuted in October 2010. The Art Walk has doubled in size in less than one year and continues to grow. Recently voted Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011, by New Times Best of Miami, the monthly Art Walk takes place from 7:00 – 10:00 pm on the third Saturday of each month. The October 15 event will feature more than twenty-five art studios, galleries and art venues featuring new exhibits and shows, many of the artists will be donating a percentage of sales proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

A free shuttle bus is provided for patrons of the Bird Road Art Walk courtesy of Norle Properties & Green Zone Body Shop, Inc. The shuttle bus loops throughout the Bird Road Art District stopping at all the art venues several times throughout the evening.

A map of the Bird Road Art Walk will be distributed by participating art venues as well as on the shuttle bus, or if using a smart phone, maps can be accessed by scanning the Art Walks new QR code displayed throughout the event.

For more information info:
Call:305.467.6819
web: http://www.thebirdroadartwalk.com/
facebook: Bird Road Art District
twitter: @BirdRoadArts

Check our website for map & listing of highlights for October 15 Art Walk
www.thebirdroadartdistrcit.com
The Bird Road Art Walk is a rain or shine event.

Image:”Help Yourself” by Roberto Dominguez, oil on canvas 48″ x 36″

Luisa Mesa Artspace First Opening Celebration 10/15/11

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Luisa Mesa Artspace – First Opening Celebration
Saturday, October 15, 2011, 7:00-10:00 PM
Luisa Mesa Artspace
4432 SW 74 Ave
in the Bird Road Art District
Miami, FL 33155
www.luisamesa.com

Preview Luisa Mesa’s thought-provoking new installation from her “Meditations Series.” The installation features individual works that consist of repetitive drawing and layering on wood panels that Mesa is known for.

The individual free-form organic shapes have a vibrant palette ranging from shades in turquoise and magenta, to chartreuse, with dimensions from 36 to 3 inches in diameter.

An earlier version of Mesa’s “Meditations Installation” is in the permanent collection of RCL’s “Oasis of the Seas.”

For more information contact: 305.773.8907 or visit www.luisamesa.com

About Luisa Mesa:
Luisa Mesa was born in Havana, Cuba, and earned her BFA at FIU, in Miami, where she lives and works. Mesa is an alumna of Art Center South Florida, and currently has a studio in the Bird Road Art District.
Mesa has exhibited her work in numerous venues and is included in several important collections, and institutions throughout the United States.

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
Luisa Mesa Artspace opens this exhibit in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk. Named Miami’s “Best Art Walk” 2011 by Miami New Times, experience the Bird Road Art District every 3rd Sat. when artists open their doors to host the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, 7-10 pm. For more info contact 305.467.6819/ or visit www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Photographs of Diamonds N The Ruff Wynwood Artwalk Afterparty at Villa 221 on 10/8/11

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Diamonds -N- The Ruff – Wynwood Artwalk Afterparty at Villa 221 on Saturday, October 8, 2011.  A collection of beyond stellar talent in a bad-ass hidden gem location. This was a fundraiser for the “Multiversal” Group Art Show being held in December 2011 during Art Basel Miami Beach.  Diamonds N The Ruff was brought to you by Multiversal, More Than Art Group, Life is Art, A Girl’s Best Friend and WeMerge Magazine.
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Photographs of the Wynwood Art Walk on 10/8/11

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Wynwood Art Walk on Saturday, October 8, 2011.  Despite the rain I had a great time at the art walk this month.  Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery had a great event (as always), they had Mac’n Food Truck parked in front and they were passing bites of their Portobello, Pea & Mozzarella Mac ‘n Cheese, oh my gosh it was go good!!!  Mac’n Food Truck are the first and only 100% vegan food truck in South Florida.  And our next stop was Eleazar Delgado Studio to wish Eleazar a Happy Birthday.

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Live Performance by Viking Funeral at Fredric Snitzer Gallery 10/8/11

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Live Performance by Viking Funeral
Saturday 8:30pm
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
2247 NW 1st Place
Miami, FL 33127

Dark Age Ahead is an exhibition based loosely on Jane Jacobs’ 2004 book “Dark Age Ahead”. In this book, the author characterizes a dark age as a “mass amnesia where even the memory of what was lost is lost.”
Taking Jacobs’ text as a starting point, sculptures and works on paper have been fabricated to further explore the themes of decay and abandonment in contemporary media and culture.

Viking Funeral engages with social conventions and meets pop culture with a counter gesture, when rejection and refusal merge with forms of chaos and defacement. Their media and products evolve from pop societies and their determining social systems of order. These social systems do not only serve as conceptual starting points, but also as artistic tools. Materials and objects from the everyday cultural production like newspapers, magazines, TV, video, Internet, spray paint, tape and markers play a central role in their language.

Curator’s Voice Art Project invites you to Hotel St Michel by Lamia Khorshid Contemporary Photography 10/8/11

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Curator’s Voice Art Project invites you to Hotel St Michel by Lamia Khorshid Contemporary Photography
Saturday October 8, 7:00 PM
Curator’s Voice Art Projects
2509 NW 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33127

Lamia Khorshid’s series Hotel St Michel expresses a sense of place and territory. A firm and enigmatic woman is the iconic matriarch in possession of her power and her land. She proves herself with an undeniable life stanza. Staring at us with a defiant gaze, she demands deference and compliance. No capitulation is possible on the grounds she stands for, demanding observance for herself and her environment. Long halls and intimate rooms detailed with furniture and architectural components house this lady of intricate charm and magnetic allure. The photographs propose a paradigm of a woman’s power and rule through a feminist angle.

Skilled to Kill Art Exhibit 10/8/11

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Christina Lihan – Leo Dcroix – Bryan Carson
Opening reception: Saturday October 8th, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9 PM
The ArtLilnk Art Space
130 NW 36 ST
Miami Fl 33127

Look close to the creative expression of 3 skilled artists that use elaborated techniques to make outstanding art. More than the desire for intricacy, their skills flow naturally to delight the viewer’s senses.
The pieces are just dreamy!

October 10th to October 22th from 11am to 6pm by Appointment

www.theartlink.org
Musical entertainment and refreshments will be served
Admission free to the public

Dorsch Gallery presents Amanda Burnham / Richard Haden / John Sanchez 10/7-8/11

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Dorsch Gallery presents Amanda Burnham / Richard Haden / John Sanchez
Friday, October 7, 6-9pm
Dorsch Gallery
151 NW 24 St
Miami, FL 33127

Please join us for the opening reception celebrating the solo exhibitions by Amanda Burnham, Richard Haden, and John Sanchez.
The exhibitions will run from October 7, 2011 – November 12, 2011.

The gallery will also be open noon-9pm on Saturday, October 8, for the Wynwood Second Saturday Art-Walk.

Amanda Burnham: Terminus
Returning to works on paper, Amanda Burnham’s Terminus explores city zones,
scavenging for poetics within the urban ecology and presents ad-hoc frames that
have been swept back together into carefully wrought ink and watercolor vignettes.

Richard Haden: (RAD) Running à Dérive
With his trompe l’oiel wooden sculptures of pieces of urban detritus,
Richard Haden has been mapping the impact of modern existence since the 1980s.
He juxtaposes these pieces with new video and photographs that reflect on
he physical and emotional limits of our city.

John Sanchez: As They Are
John Sanchez uses light to re-align peripheral details as the focus of his vision. If there is observation of American infrastructure, that which we so take for granted, Sanchez’s paintings can also offer a chance to linger in a moment of respite. Light and shadow, painted in just the right way, can give us that.

Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery 2nd Saturday Art Walk 10/8/11

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Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery 2nd Saturdays’ Art Walk
Saturday, October 8 · 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery / Wynwood Arts District
173 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL

RSVP now: rsvp@miguelparedes.com

We invite you to join us for the Art Walk at our 5,500 sq. ft. gallery!

Complimentary drinks provided by:
Heineken Light
Bombay Sapphire
Societe Perrier
Rex Goliath Wines

Bites by Mac’ n Food Truck
Beats by DJ Ari X
Sponsored by PKGraphics.com

for more info or to rsvp please contact us: rsvp@miguelparedes.com – 866.534.2184 ext.2244 please visit us online: www.miguelparedes.com
www.facebook.com/artistmiguelparedes
www.twitter.com/paredesstudios
www.facebook.com/pkgraphics

Into the Void Gallery Opening 10/7/11

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Into the Void – Gallery Opening
10.7.11, 8pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami
www.cafeinamiami.com

This Friday night join us at Cafeina for the Opening Reception the collaborative group exhibition – Into the Void.

The exhibition explores the relationship between our human subconscious and the occult and features artwork by Skinner | Julina Duron | Rocky Grimes | Chris Dyer | Jose Mertz | Michael C. Hsiung | Gina Marie Sandlin | Morgan Blair | Plinio Pinto | Scott Donald | Leslie Martinez & 131.

Drink specials include $5 Tequila Shots & Jose Cuervo Bottles for $275.

Video Installation by Brinson Renda & Rocky Grimes. DJ Sets by Keen-One and Pirate Stereo.

Attila Lakatoush Villains and Vixens Exhibit 10/8/11

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Attila Lakatoush’s Villains & Vixens Exhibit
Miami 2nd Saturday Art Walk
Saturday October 8th 2011
Midtown 4
3301 NE 1ST Ave M-312
Miami Fl 33137

Calling All Villains & Vixens
To all my Villains & Vixens….
Please join me Saturday October 8th 2011 from 5pm til 10pm
For a private showing of my Black & White Fetish Delights.
Looking forward to enjoying you there……
Attila Lakatoush
RSVP: CafeSocietyGroupMia@Gmail.com

Mykel Stevens and business associate Kwame Bissie has joined forces with Artist Attila Lakatoush to open a fully functional Art, Fashion, & Design Studio. Located in a 2 story 2,000 sq/ft Loft in the heart of Midtown Miami. Stevens Bissie Management, Café Society Group & Attila Lakatoush Art & Design Studio opened its doors showcasing all of Attila’s painting from New York and Los Angeles.

Upcoming projects: Attila Lakatoush Clothing & Accessory Line, Monthly Art & Fashion Shows, Gun Girl Events, Art Basel & shows in Los Angeles and New York City. We welcome you to stop by at your convenience to see or purchase Attila’s latest work.

King Bee at Wynwood Art Walk 10/8/11

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King Bee at Wynwood Art Walk
10.8.11, 9pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami
www.cafeinamiami.com

Rock out to the sounds of King Bee at Wynwood’s Second Saturday Art Walk!

Neon Forest presents an Into the Void – an Art Exhibit – with Video Installation by Brinson Renda & Rocky Grimes.

Music by VJ Tom LaRoc and Troy Kurtz with $5 Tequila shots all night long!

About King Bee:
In Miami, King Bee is a band lavishing in an uncool world.
The dives are too small, and the velvet rope just doesn’t get it.
In response, they’ve created a traveling anti-venue, where all you need to be a member is a love for live music and a good time. Whether in an art gallery, under the laser light of a planetarium or in a warehouse with a couple of kegs, King Bee resonates to a capacity crowd.
Like scuffing a fresh pair of Chucks, little did we know, we just linked Miami to the rest of America.

October Entertainment At Wynwood Walls And Wynwood Kitchen and Bar 10/8/11 – 10/28/11

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October Entertainment At Wynwood Walls And Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
Saturday, October 8, 2011, 8 p.m. – midnight
Friday, October 28, 2011
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue

Wynwood Walls
Ample street parking and valet are available.
Telephone: 305-722-8959
www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com.

On Saturday, October 8, 2011, 8 p.m. – midnight, during the Second Saturday Wynwood Art walk, revelers can enjoy the sounds of Pirate Stereo, the electro/rock/funk DJ, followed by a live performance by famed vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist AMTRAC. Performances will take place at the Wynwood Walls where guests can delight in viewing six (6) new murals from international street artists.

On Friday, October 28, 2011, on the patio of Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, guests can delight in the soulful grooves of San Diego’s guitarist/vocalist Jimmy Lewis, who has opened for such luminaries as Bob Dylan, Santana, Les Claypool and others. Lewis will play from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.

As fall approaches and the weather begins to cool, live entertainment and outdoor festivities are now taking place at Miami’s Wynwood Walls – the funky international outdoor street exhibition gaining national recognition and Wynwood Kitchen & Bar – the artsy restaurant/bar serving up a brand new menu of Latino-inspired global small plates in a cool, hip ambiance.

It Takes All This to be Me A solo exhibit by Kenton Parker Opening Reception 10/8/11

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It Takes All This to be Me A solo exhibit by Kenton Parker Opening Reception
Saturday, October 8 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Primary Projects
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104
Miami Design District

Saturday, October 8 – Sunday, November 6, 2011

Primary Projects is pleased to present It Takes All This to be Me by Los Angeles-based artist Kenton Parker in his first solo project since 2007. Borrowing and re-appropriating mainstream cultural imagery, then barraging that aesthetic with subtly aggressive visual and textual commentary, Parker subverts and subsequently defies the authority of the surfaces and personalities he encounters. Parker’s own studio reflects this trajectory in the form of crudely documented musings on sexual deviation, amusement, critical texts and instinctive responses over thousands of sheets of paper.

The opening reception for It Takes All This to be Me is free and open to the public, with complimentary beverages courtesy of 42Below Vodka and Perrier. Curated by BooksIIII Bischof, Typoe and Chris Oh, this exhibit will be on view until November 6, 2011. For more information, please visit www.primaryprojectspace.com.

In the context of the exhibits title, Parker inhabits multiple roles as the vagrant, the journalist, the graphic designer and the taco vendor, all filtered through film, sculpture, installation and traditional wall-based art. ‘My First Ralf’ is one such example; a nine-minute short film shows Parker playing ‘Frank’, a vandal for which a public service announcement is made to viewers not through the transmission of practical information, but rather through his own culture-bending acid trip.

Loosely bound to the heels of an iconic Richard Prince collage, Parker deploys his dated, 50’s-style bulletin threaded through his own YouTube videos and original photography. A miniature replica of his fully-functioning ‘Taco Shop’ will inhabit the gallery space, dressed in tiny ceramic tiles, stainless steel finishes, and Retro neon signage.

It Takes All This To Be Me will feature a selection of works created over the past four years, with a significant majority of the corpus inspired by the last ten months of the artist’s life and activities. Parker’s practice is deeply rooted in the cultural incubator that is Los Angeles.

Powered by artistic collective Primary Flight, Primary Projects is a multidisciplinary space, positioned at the heart of Miami’s Design District, which aims to explore and promote multiple forms of aesthetic expression from established and emerging artists. Utilizing extensive, and wholly specific, experience in producing street-level curatorial endeavors in Miami, the creative forces behind Primary Projects unites the commercial and critical efforts of artists, critics, curators, professionals and patrons; the result is the vital presence of an intelligent, alternative arts environment with a bold, urban sensibility delivered through a diverse range of media.

Primary Flight is a collaborative curatorial organization dedicated to the production of site-specific, street level and indoor, murals and installations. Since its inception in 2007, Primary Flight has brought together more than 150 of the world’s most influential artists to install their bodies of work live in the streets of Wynwood, the Design District and greater Miami-Dade. Launching Primary Projects at 4141 NE Second Avenue, Suite 104 in December 2010, Primary Flight uses its 4,000-square-foot space as an art lab, giving professional, established and emerging artists the opportunity to redefine the context in which their work is experienced. Primary Projects’ focus is mainly on the attitude and intellect commonly associated with defiance. Gallery Hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from Noon to 5p.m. For more information please visit www.primaryflight.com and www.primaryprojectspace.com.

“Chanel, 4141 NE 2nd Ave, Suite 104B”
Mixed Media
2010

“Taco Truck”
Custom Designed Taco Truck
2009

America like it or not at The Lunch Box Gallery 10/8/11

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America, like it or not with Kirk Crippens, José Joaquín Figueroa and Rodolfo Vanmarcke
October 8th, 7:00pm
The Lunch Box Gallery
310 NW. 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127.

October 8, 2011 – November 26, 2011
The Lunch Box Gallery is pleased to announce its new show America, like it or not by acclaimed photographers Kirk Crippens, José J. Figueroa and Rodolfo Vanmarcke.

America, like it or not aims to gather three different visions of America today, from the transgression of the American culture into other societies to the visual consequences of the Great Depression. Kirk Crippens is a highly renowned artist currently based in San Francisco, California, attending the distinguished Stanford Continuing Studies concentration in Art and who has had an outstanding career within the artistic photography realm. Awarded as the Top 50 Photographer in Photolucida’s Critical Mass, and nominated for the 2011-2013 Eureka Fellowship Program (a project of the Fleishhacker Foundation), Crippens has a strong background in photojournalism and has developed fascinating observational series which has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and art magazines; among them, his widely reviewed “Foreclosure, USA” series, from which 6 photographs are being exhibited at The Lunch Box Gallery.

Crippens’ work “Foreclosure, USA” is inspired by the Dust Bowl photographs of the Great Depression. According to him, “in recent years, the financial distress induced by widespread foreclosures in the United States has become an urgent national concern. There is still much public discourse on how to solve the problem that has decimated communities, threatens the country’s entire financial system, and seems to discredit the American Dream. Lots of foreclosures, yet not much closure”.

His project focuses on the foreclosure crisis in Stockton, California. Only a few years ago, Stockton seemed to manifest the vision of America in its unreserved sense of possibility and its openness to business. Sadly, it is now better known as one of the epicenters of the foreclosure crisis. In the first quarter of 2009, one in every 27 housing units in the region received a foreclosure notice, against a national rate of about one in 159. According to Crippens, this series promotes dialogue about sustainable economic growth in local communities everywhere and educates about the real cost of the unquestioned American Dream.

The second artist who shapes America, like it or not is José Joaquín Figueroa. Currently living in New York City, he attends the The Cooper Union School of Art after being granted with a full-tuition scholarship and has exhibited worldwide, including in the prestigious FIA XX Iberoamerican Art Fair. Figueroa is showing two series, one work composed of 9 images that belong to the series “El pitiyanki: American Quilt”, and 6 polaroids of his series “Martyrs”. According to the artist, “advertising, consumer goods, television, colonization, mass media, globalization… American culture plays a fundamental role in both my Venezuelan society and my generation. In Venezuela, I struggled between what aspects of American culture belonged to me or did not; as the line

between national/American and colonizer/colonized is blurry most of the time”.

With this thought, his work arises from the necessity of ingesting and trying to digest some of the possibilities that the American consumer landscape continuously places into our daily lives while dealing with the complexity of gender stereotypes and race in Latin America. As the artist, he uses his body and others’ as entities that experience, in a repetitive form, the massive consumption of elements that represent massive consumption. His fascination for popular American elements like logo identities and celebrity influence relies on their high level of transgression towards outside identity and cultures.

Figueroa uses humor and irony as vehicles to announce and denounce, to praise and criticize this reality of manufactured consumption and identity. It represents immediacy, desire and success, all of which, after ingested, often result in dissatisfaction and guilt. Like a martyr, he puts the performer in repeated situations of discomfort hoping that he or she might find transcendence. These gestures start merging into a more complex understanding of diverse and untamable possibilities of how to recognize and utilize American culture – not just digest it.

Venezuelan photographer Rodolfo Vanmarcke is also participating in America, like it or not. Vanmarcke has widely exhibited profound photograph series that fully grasp the attention of viewers, not only in meaning and style, but in his inquisitive technique. Among others, he has participated in the XIV Shanghai Art Fair, in the project “One Hour Photo” at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, in “The Deceptive Eye 2010” at Curator’s Voice Art Project curated by Professor Milagros Bello (Ph.D) and won the title “Best in Show” in the 12th exhibition of Latin-American and Caribbean Art.

Always with an acute critical approach to reality, his vision of current America for this show is based on what he likes to call the “New Normals”. Vanmarcke’s series is a visual practice that intends to represent some of the new and problematic scenarios of the contemporary world, which without realizing it, have become part of our everyday life. The portrayed situations reference a variety of the “accidents” that are caused by the humans or the same society that embrace them. Vanmarcke is showing two pieces: one based on the BP oil spill, and the other one related to the abuse of analgesics and the excessive prescription of drugs in America.

Vanmarcke’s series is built upon the closer look, which is at the same time terrifying, and that denounces what has become a habit; habit that is reached through a complex process of recognition, saturation and almost total slovenliness towards the existent conflict. As a result, indifference, apathy, abandonment and oblivion prevail, and thus a “new normal” is born.

Yamel Molerio-Paintings 10/8/11

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Yamel Molerio-Paintings
October 8th, 2011, 6:00 pm
Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39th Street
Miami, Florida, 33137
Suite 216
Design District

Join us Saturday, October 8th, 2011 for the opening reception of artist Yamel Molerio’s solo show titled “Paintings”. This is in coordination with Second Saturday Art Walk-Art and Design Night in the Design District. All of the paintings in the show have been created this year(2011). Molerio is the founder-president of the artist group GUILD.

GroveHouse Artists and Coconut Grove Gallery Project Art Walk 10/1/11

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Saturday October 1st
GroveHouse Artists and the

Coconut Grove Gallery Project invites you to the
1st Saturday Art Walk in Coconut Grove
from 7 pm to 10 pm

The GroveHouse Gallery will be presenting
General Membership Exhibit

Juried Grid Exhibit: Small Wonders – featuring works of art no larger than 144 square inches in size

Featured Artist of the Month: Terry Arroyo Mulrooney

The Coconut Grove Gallery Walk 10/1/11

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The Coconut Grove Gallery Walk
Saturday, October 1, 2011. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In Coconut Grove on Mary Street, Grand Avenue and Commodore Plaza
More Info

Visit Miami’s ORIGINAL Art District: On the first Saturday of every month

“Small Wonders” at GroveHouse Artists Gallery
“Miami Watercolor Society Award Winners and Signature Members Exhibition” at the Hunter Gallery
“Colours of Greene” at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery
“Raices: THE ROOT OF ALL THINGS” at RODEZ Art Gallery
“This Is Colombia” at Cristina Chacon Gallery
Russell Young at AC Fine Art at AC Fine Art
Opening Night Fundraiser at FrameWorks Gallery
Large Orginals at Max in the Grove

ADDITIONAL ART GALLERY OPENINGS
ArtWay 66
Blu Moon Studio of Art
Boswell Mourot Fine Art
Dharma Studio

CHEERS TO ART
Lulu’s in the Grove will be offering a free glass of champagne to all Grove Gallery Walkers.
Pineda Covalin will celebrate creativity with a complimentary glass of red or white wine.
GreenStreet Cafe will also be offering a free glass of champagne to all Grove Gallery Walkers.
Cheers!

DINING IN THE GROVE
Akashi Japanese Restaurant – Al Fresco Restaurant – Aladdin’s Grill – Atchana’s East/West Kitchen – Backlot Wine Bar & Lounge – Barracuda Raw Bar & Grill – Bice Bistro – Bizcaya at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove – Bombay Darbar Indian Restaurant – Calamari – The Cheesecake Factory – Chili’s – CocoWok – Confucio Express – El Aqui O Mexican Food – El Sitio – Focaccia Bistro and Wine Shoppe – George’s in the Grove – GreenStreet Cafe – The Grove Spot – Hooter’s – International Quesadilla Company (IQ) – Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar – Johnny Rockets – The Last Carrot – Le Bouchon du Grove – Ludo’s Italian Restaurant – Lulu – Mr. Moe’s – New York Roma Pizza – Oasis Internet Cafe – Panorama Restaurant & Lounge – Peacock Garden Cafe – Sandbar & Grill – Siam Oishi Restaurant & Bar – Smoothie King – Spartico – Starbucks Coffee – Subway

SOMETHING SWEET
Coco Gelato – Dolce Vita Gelato Cafe – Red Kiwi – Romeo and Juliet Italian Gelato – Yogurbella
www.CoconutGrove.com

Diamonds -N- The Ruff Wynwood Artwalk Afterparty 10/8/11

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Diamonds -N- The Ruff – Wynwood Artwalk Afterparty

Saturday, October 8 at 9:00pm –  3:00am
Villa 221
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, FL
FREE Event
Facebook Evite.

Multiversal Website.
Brought to you by Multiversal * More Than Art Group * Life is Art * A Girl’s Best Friend * WeMerge Magazine
A collection of beyond stellar talent in a bad-ass hidden gem location. This is a fundraiser for the “Multiversal” Group Art Show being held in December 2011 during Art Basel.

Live art & Graffiti
Body Painting
Drink Specials

Gallery and Street Art installations:
Kazilla
Trek6
Dekal
Aleloop
Junk Roxxx
Tubs
Fifty Three
Ink
Nate Dee
Marc Paper Scissor
Luzalma Gonzales
Maciel Vargas
Rei Ramirez
Many Many more TBA

Hip Hop And Dubstep:
DJane
Name Brand
Haviken Hayes
Somejerk
Gooddroid
on the mic: Sopheye

In the A Girl’s Best Friend Boudoir:
Art & Photography:
Maytee Bringas
Janette Valentine
Denise Diaz
Daniella Mia
Earthgirlz Productions
+ More TBA

Fashion:
Fox House (Pop-Up Shop)
ReVamp ReLove

Beauty:
Control Salon
Kabuki Kosmetics

Sweets: Delicocity

BBOY exhibition: Lu Diamondz + more TBA

CALL FOR ARTISTS
If you would like to be a part of this show, please contact below.
Artist Contact: Vaughn Reynolds artists@multiversalmiami.com
Artist Signup Page.
$5 per piece hanging fee.

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Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays Arts and Culture Festival 9/30/11

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Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays Arts & Culture Festival
09/30/2011, 7:00pm-11:00pm
Little Havana
Southwest 8th Street between 14 & 17 Ave.
Miami, FL 33135
Website

COME CELEBRATE
CULTURAL FRIDAYS / VIERNES CULTURALES
September 30, 2011 – 7 to 11 PM
Where: Domino Stage at Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
When: 7:00 pm – Dr. Paul George – Walking tour of Little Havana

7:00 – 7:30 pm – Florida Grand Opera – Zarzuela
7:30 – 8:15 pm – Learn to Dance
8:15 – 9:30 pm – Modernity Jazz Band
9:30 – 11:00 pm – Lanzallamas Monofonica
Cost: FREE

7:00-7:30p
Florida Grand Opera
Singers from the Florida Grand Opera Young Artist program will perform selections from the popular Zarzuela Luisa Fernanda and other popular selections from FGO’s current and upcoming seasons.

7:30 – 8:15 pm
Learn to Dance
Learn the latest tropical steps and moves while enjoying an hour of fun on the dance floor with all-star Latin dancers Denisse and JC. They will teach merengue, danzón, salsa, sones, and many more steps to get you moving.

8:15 – 9:30 pm
Modernity
Conceptually, visually, and musically, Modernity is all about expressing the ideas of this day and age. With a musical outlook that pushes the boundaries of soul music, Modernity pours heart-felt saxophone solos blended with an intense rhythm section into every record and performance. Modernity is jazz meets rock, meets Latin, meets soul.

9:30 – 11:00 pm
Lanzallamas Monofonica
Charged with melodic fire and global rhythmic chemistry. They truly encompass the diversity that defines a quintessential world music band. LM tastefully blends elements of music and world culture, ranging from; Afro Caribbean, South American folklore, Rhythm and blues, jazz, funk and a twist of Eastern melodic grooves.Their sound is fresh, exciting, and geared towards the future. Lanzallamas evokes joy and an uplifting spirited dancing urge in the audience; always receiving a standing ovation! LM is on a mission to heal the world through music!

Don’t forget….
Walking Tour of Little Havana
Legendary local historian Dr. Paul George leads a walking tour of Little Havana each month. Learn the fascinating details about Little Havana’s history, people and places.
Viernes Culturales is pleased to announce “Romp Through Little Havana.” This tour of Little Havana will focus on the historic Conch Hill Neighborhood, Peter & Paul Parish and The Roads neighborhood.
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm
Cost: FREE

Children’s Art Clinic
Viernes Culturales is pleased to present a brand new series of arts workshops for kids, the Children’s Arts Clinic! As September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, this month’s event will feature a Zumba class, led by some of the most up-beat Zumba instructors in Miami. All children, ages 4-16 are welcome. Stay tuned to find out the exciting plans for next month’s clinic!
Where: SW 8th Street & SW 15th Avenue (North Side)
When: 8 to 9:30 pm
Cost: FREE

Daniella Viotti
The Living Statue Performer, has been mesmerizing crowds at Viernes Culturales for many years. Daniela is a statue and award winning sculptor. She loves performing as a Living Statue at Viernes Culturales and giving so much positive energy to all that stop and pose with her!

Viernes Culturales Art Gallery Presents
Yovani Bauta & Students of Miami-Dade College

Friday, September 30, 2011
Opening Reception
Yovani Bauta is a Cuban painter who shares his talent with his community as a professor at Miami-Dade College. This exhibition will feature works by Bauta’s students with a focus on the female anatomy.
Exhibitions runs through October 21, 2011
Where: 742 SW 16th Ave, Miami FL 33135
When: Friday, September 30, 2011: 7 – 10 pm
Weekdays: Mon, Wed, Fri – 12 to 6 pm

Film at the Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $6 for general public and $5 for students and seniors!

Can it get any better than this?

Opening Reception for Fusion VIII Synesthesia 10/8/11

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Fusion VIII – Synesthesia
Saturday October 8th, 7-11 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our 9th Year Anniversary & Art Basel exhibition of the year 2011

“Fusion VIII – Synesthesia”

The “Fusion VIII – Synesthesia” exhibition features 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of October
8th 2011 on your calendar for our Opening Reception.

Our 9th Anniversary exhibition celebrates and honors those artists who define exceptionalism and individuality. Art Fusion Galleries is proud to mark our 9th Anniversary with a select group of artisans featuring original paintings, photography and mixed media sculptures. Our 2011 year-end exhibition “Fusion VIII – Synesthesia” will also celebrate our participation and exhibition in the Red Dot Miami Art Fair from Wednesday November 30th to Sunday December 4th. This spectacular art exhibition runs concurrent with Art Basel Miami Beach.

Miami Watercolor Society Signature Members and Award Winners Exhibition 10/1/11

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Miami Watercolor Society – Signature Members & Award Winners Exhibition
October 1, 2011, 7 – 10 pm
Hunter Gallery at the Mayfair
Mayfair Complex
3390 Mary Street – Suite 128
Coconut Grove, Florida
www.miamiwatercolor.org

Wonderful exhibit of water media paintings by the Miami Watercolor Society Signature Members and Award winners.

9th Anniversary Exhibition Fusion VIII Synesthesia Opening Reception 10/8/11

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9th Anniversary Exhibition “Fusion VIII – Synesthesia” Opening Reception
Saturday, October 8th, 7-11 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137
More Info.

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our 9th Year Anniversary & Art Basel exhibition of the year 2011
“Fusion VIII – Synesthesia”

The “Fusion VIII – Synesthesia” exhibition features 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of October 8th 2011 on your calendar for our Opening Reception. Our 9th Anniversary exhibition celebrates and honors those artists who define exceptionalism and individuality.
Art Fusion Galleries is proud to mark our 9th Anniversary with a select group of artisans featuring original paintings, photography and sculptured works. Our 2011 year-end exhibition “Fusion VIII – Synesthesia” will also celebrate our participation and exhibition in the Red Dot Miami Art Fair from Wednesday November 30th to Sunday December 4th. This spectacular art exhibition runs concurrent with Art Basel Miami Beach.

Live Music by “Amereida”

Hors d’oeuvres by Pasha’s
Complimentary Wine & Refreshments

Valet Parking Available by South Florida Parking

Block Party on the Ave 9/23/11

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Block Party on the Ave
Sept 23, 2011, 6 PM to 9 PM
Antique & Merchant Mall
Antique & Merchant Mall
504 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483
www.justaskpriscilla.com

Inside the Antique & Merchant Mall on Atlantic Avenue! A fun event open to the public. FREE TO ATTEND – Munch, Browse, Mingle, Network. Shops and Restaurants from 5th to 6th Ave are pairing with mall vendors to bring you a fun event with Food tastings, Raffle prizes, Goody bags, Wine samples and Music! Indoors, rain or shine – invite a friend!

Rodez Art Gallery Presents Raíces The Root Of All Things 10/1/11

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Rodez Art Gallery Presents Raíces The Root Of All Things
The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, October 1 during Coconut Grove Gallery Walk
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Tel: 786.467-7111
www.RodezArtGallery.com

October 1 – 29, 2011
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Rodez Art Gallery proudly invites you to the collective exhibition that pays tribute to Contemporary Hispanic Visual Artists of South Florida & beyond. We celebrate the culture and traditions of artists who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Spanish speaking countries of the Caribbean.

Art being the universal language touches the heart of all people; it is an immortal legacy that will prevail in the history and heritage of each nation today and for future generations to come.

We welcome you to meet the artists of our time who have embarked on a mission to preserve their culture through the unspoken language of color, composition, expressions and imagery, as did the masters that have come before them, such as Pablo Picasso, El Greco, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Remedios Varo, Wifredo Lam, Francisco de Goya, Joan Miro, and Obregon, just to name a few.

Participating Hispanic Heritage Artists Include: David Acevedo, Orestes Bouzon, Xavier Brignoni, Maru Carreras, Roberto Catasus, Jose Chiu, Ruben Cukier, Vicente Dopico-Lerner, Lidia Godoi, Israel Guevara, Mila Hajjar, Pablo Hernandez, Marcelo Holzinger, Salomon Khammi, Santos Mendez, Tony Mendoza, Ric Moreira, Antonio Nuñez, Rafael Ponce, Jacqueline Roch, George Rodez, Felix Gonzalez Sanchez, Mari Sanchez, Cesar Santalo, Ana Maria Sarlat, Anica Shpilberg, And Dania Sierra.

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk 9/17/11

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Third Saturday of Every Month, 7pm-10pm

ArtWalk Participants
Download your map here.

Comfort Zone Studio & Spa
2028 Harrison St, #101 • 954-923-2030 • www.ComfortZoneSpa.com
Specializing in romantic couples treatments & spa parties. Customized facials, LED facial rejuvenation, a variety of massages, European waxing, natural nail services, & more!

The Shade Post
2028 Harrison St, #102 • 954-920-0029 • www.ArtOfShade.com
A fashion lab and showroom for the Art of Shade, a recycled, redesigned one-of-a-kind label by designer Kayce Armstrong. Fashions from bikinis to couture gowns!

ANSU Gallery Fine Arts | Collectibles | Gifts
2028 Harrison St, #104 • 954-454-5632 • www.AnsuGallery.com
Local artists show and sell their fine art. One-of-a-kind handpainted porcelain collectibles and papier mâché sculptures. Handpainted murals on tiles, magnets & more.

Art Project Gallery Framing & Decor
2000 Harrison St, #4 • 954-455-5594
Providing you the best services in custom picture framing, art restoration, decor, original fine paintings & the best prices in town!

Armando Perez Creations
2029 Harrison St, #5 • 954-241-0081
Original oil paintings and jewelry designs by artist Armando Perez. Custom made jewelry and commissioned artwork.

Goddess Store & Studio
2017 Harrison St • 954-929-2369 • www.GoddessStore.com
Experience a variety of dance forms and yoga at our unique studio. An easy and fun way to maintain and improve your health & wellness. FREE Monthly Dance, Poetry & Art Events.

Sale House Boutique
1940 Harrison St, #100 • 954-920-8333
Sale house boutique is a trendy women’s clothing boutique. We sell jewelry, perfume, bags and other accessories. Our clients shop here because we have great stuff at everyday low prices.

Truu Aveda Salon
1930C Harrison St • 954-639-7798 • www.TruuSalon.com
Our Mission at Truu Salon is to Embrace, Enhance, and Empower the Tru Beauty in U. Our entire team has trained and graduated from Aveda Institutes. We specialize in Aveda’s signature haircuts, hair color and conditioning treatments.

Cuenca’s Montecristo Lounge of Hollywood
1928A Harrison St • 954-364-7660 • www. facebook.com/Montecristo.Lounge
The Montecristo Lounge is a classic, relaxing and cozy members only cigar club that hosts a public “Art and Cigars” exhibition each month that attracts cigar afi cionados and art lovers alike.

I Am An Artist
2008 Hollywood Blvd • 954-367-6378 • www. IAmAnArtistInDowntown.com
Paint your own pottery, ceramics classes, hand made ceramics.

Toby’s Billiards
2004 Hollywood Blvd • 954-608-0928
Nine pool tables, one ping pong table. Free pool from 2pm-6pm with purchase of a beverage.

Megabite Chillout Lounge
1910B Hollywood Blvd • 954-237-2888 • www.MegabiteCyberCafe.com
Chic internet lounge with live music, fanciful & exquisite food. We serve beer at 23° and 20 flavors of bubble tea.

ArtsPark Visual Arts Pavilion Gallery
One Young Circle • 954-921-3500 • www.HollywoodFL.org/artspark
In the Visual Arts Pavilion, visitors can enjoy demonstrations of glass blowing, jewelry making & sculpting, view rotating exhibitions and purchase original artwork.

Dreamy Nomads Baby Lisa Slominski at DV 9/10/11

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Dreamy Nomads, Baby- Lisa Slominski
Dimensions Variable
171 NE 38th Street
Design District
Miami, Florida 33137
September 10 – October 22, 2011

Reception September 10, 2011, 7 – 10 Pm

Dimensions Variable is pleased to present Dreamy Nomads, Baby—a project by London-based artist Lisa Slominski. The exhibition will run from September 10 through October 22, 2011. Dimensions Variable is located at 171 NE 38th Street in the Miami Design District.

‘Dreamy Nomads, Baby’ investigates the malleability of memory against subjectivity. Slominski focuses upon benchmarks within a collective backdrop that hold consistent in varying memories, thereby emphasizing, via comparison, our memory distortions upon the past experience. Slominski is intrigued by our inability to accurately share a memory. She draws upon this singular navigation through the past via an exchange of text messages. This call and response, while endearing and familiar, falls out of sync with one another. The lack of comprehension opens a space of dislocation and longing.

The installation for Dimensions Variable incorporates light boxes, sculpture, and a wall installation of flocked screen-prints on paper. By examining the elements of our everyday landscape, Slominski aims to create an environment which is simultaneously familiar and unfamiliar.

Intrigued by pop culture and patterns found in design, Slominski’s multi-media practice is playful but also also rhythmic through it use of repetition. Her motivations are suggestive of interior design techniques for domestic, commercial and religious spaces: she evokes recognition of the viewer’s experiences, her mitigations then disrupt the presumption.

Lisa Slominski (b. 1981) is an American artist currently living and working London. She received her BA in Visual and Critical Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her MFA in Art Practice from Goldsmiths, University of London. Slominski has shown extensively in London, and internationally including Scotland, the United States and South Africa. Curatorial projects include ‘What’s Yours Is Mine’ with Roisin Byrne and Duncan Wooldridge, as well as, ‘The Bottom Line’ including work by Richard Ansett and Patrick Coyle. In 2011, she had a solo-show in London at Tenderpixel Gallery, and was recently featured in Issue 5 of Måg Magazine.

This exhibition is made possible with support from the Fountainhead Residency, Miami

Eleazar Delgado Studio during Wynwood Art Walk 9/10/11

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Miami Circle by Eleazar Delgado
Join us during Wynwood Art Walk
Eleazar Delgado Studio!
2703 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
www.EleazarDelgado.com

Unearthed in 1998, this archaeological site is regarded as being of local, regional, and statewide significance and perhaps even of national significance, as it is believed to be the only cut-in-rock prehistoric structural footprint ever found in eastern North America.

Hundreds of holes were exposed in a layer of Oolitic limestone bedrock, twenty-four of the largest holes comprised a perfect circle, 38 feet (12m) in diameter, and excavation found a variety of artifacts ranging from human teeth to ancient tools.

It is believed that the Tequesta Indians, a local tribe whose known tools matched some of the shark tooth-related artifacts found during excavation, inhabited this site. Theorists have suggested that the holes were structural postholes or part of the foundation for a building.

Some believe the building was used for ceremonial purposes, as animal bones and unused tools appear to be offerings.

Eleazar Delgado’s Behind the Lights: Miami collection is wholly inspired by Miami’s origins and gives a vibrant and colorful perspective on the visionaries that built our city, like Henry Flagler and Julia Tuttle, while also memorializing historical events, such as Billie Holiday’s performance at The Lyric in Overtown. His artwork’s historical and social slant have been featured on PlumTV’s Plum Daily, on CNN Español’s NotiMujer, The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Diarios Las Américas, Social Miami, Miami Magazine, Ocean Drive and 944 among others.

Curator’s Voice Art Projects All About Me by Rosario Bond 9/10/11

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Curator’s Voice Art Projects All About Me by Rosario Bond
Saturday September 10, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Curator’s Voice Art Projects
2509 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127

In her new work, Rosario Bond reveals a fresh, creative chapter of imaginary narratives devoted to the pleasurable world of delirious, feminine paraphernalia. This world depicts glamour, trends, and what is in vogue in the female universe. In Bond’s works, Twiggy, Barbie, Charlie’s Angels, Madonna, and Lady Gaga all act as axes for feminine stereotypes. They are utopian references to feminine beauty and perfection in a society of luscious bodies and pageantry. Provocative images of dripped, painted figures mingle with imperfect textures, paint, resin and plastic, and a profuse intricacy of feminine simulacra. Images of fashion models cut out from magazines, high-end costume jewelry, luxurious fabrics, fashionable robes, designer shoes, perfumes, and cosmetics conform to the tumultuous arrangement of articles in which the feminine myth materializes. It is “beauty and perfection” as the ultimate goal; or the beauty queen as the ‘feminine mystique’, present in the illusionistic theater of our contemporary values. Using irony, parody, and political stanza, Bond’s paintings, installations, and sculptures reflect on these crucial female predicaments and the insatiable quest for beauty and physical perfection.

KRELwear celebrates Fashion Night Out during Wynwood Art Walk 9/10/11

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KRELwear celebrates Fashion Night Out during Wynwood Art Walk
Saturday from 2 – 9 pm
180 NW 25th Street

Come by and take advantage of great items on sale.
Timeless pieces that can be worn year round.
Limited edition and 1 of a kind pieces for men, women, children and pets.

Appointments and visits available any other time,
contact info@krelwear.com, or (305) 576-7465, shop online

and of course, if I’m there, just knock!

Join Miguel Paredes For Wynwood’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk 9/10/11

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Saturday, September 10 · 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery / Wynwood Arts District
173 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL

Rsvp Now: rsvp@miguelparedes.com

Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery During Wynwood’s 2nd Saturdays’ Art Walk

We invite you to join us for the Art Walk at our 5,500 sq. ft. gallery!
Complimentary drinks provided by:
Heineken Light
Bombay Sapphire
Societe Perrier
Rex Goliath Wines
Hors’ du oeuvres from 5-8pm by
The River Seafood & Oyster Bar

Beats by DJ Joseph Anthony
Sponsored by PKGraphics.com

for more info or to rsvp please contact us: rsvp@miguelparedes.com – 866.534.2184 ext.2244 please visit us online: www.miguelparedes.com

www.facebook.com/artistmiguelparedes
www.twitter.com/paredesstudios
www.facebook.com/pkgraphics

Artwalk Remembering Heroes of America 9/10/11

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Artwalk – Remembering Heroes of America
9.10.11, 7pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd St
Miami
www.cafeinamiami.com

This month celebrate a very special Art Walk with the opening of Remembering the Heroes, The Art Exhibition for a National Cause.

Enjoy selections from artist Leonardo Hidalgo in the Gallery while you sip on specialty cocktails like our famous Cafe con Leche & Cutecumber, $6 Margaritas all night or reserve a table now for 1 bottle of Stoli & 1 bottle of Jose Cuervo for $250! The kitchen is open until 1am and full of delicious Tapas.

El Gato Gomez and Michelle Bickford Opening Night 9/10/11

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El Gato Gomez & Michelle Bickford
Opening Night: September 10th, 2pm-11pm
Harold Golen Gallery
2294 North West 2nd Ave
Miami ,Florida 33127
Wynwood Art District
305-989-3359

Show Now Online!

Show runs: September 10th – October 1st

I am very excited and proud to present two amazing emerging artists, MICHELLE BICKFORD and EL GATO GOMEZ ! The two just happen to be good friends who both work in a “Mid-Century” style but each having their own distinctive artistic voice.

The University Of Miami Wynwood Project Space Presents Works On Paper 9/10/11

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The University Of Miami Wynwood Project Space Presents: Works On Paper
University of Miami Wynwood Project Space
2200-A NW 2nd Avenue
Miami

Featuring the artwork of both Faculty and Students

The University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Gallery presents its first Works on Paper exhibition at UM Wynwood Project Space, 2200-A NW 2nd Avenue, Miami. This exhibition will showcase prints and drawings on paper that are not photographic or completely digitally based.

Works on Paper will include following artists: Lise Drost, Brian Curtis, Thomas Engleman, Eddy Lopez, Barbara Scheer, Abraham Camayd, Tom Virgin, Lani Shapton, Kari Snyder and Kyle Trowbridge. This exhibition will run from September 10th –30th. In celebration of the opening there will be a reception on September 10th – 2pm to 9pm.

A full schedule of CAS Gallery exhibitions can be viewed at www.as.miami.edu/art. For information on Works on Paper and UM’s Wynwood Project Space call (305) 284-3161 or email m.cardoso1@miami.edu

Noche de Bomba y Plena at Jimmy’z Kitchen 9/10/11

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Noche de Bomba y Plena at Jimmy’z Kitchen
Saturday, September 10, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-1505

Jimmy’z Kitchen is hosting a Noche de Bomba y Plena – a free concert of Puerto Rican music – to coincide with the Wynwood Art Walk this Saturday, September 10th starting at 7:30 p.m

If you have not experienced the folkloric sounds of Puerto Rico and the festive atmosphere at Jimmy’z Kitchen – you have been missing an amazing experience! Join us as we welcome the group SON D’ PANDEROS – with their magical music of drums, panderetas, singing and dancing!

The ArtLink Wynwood Second Saturday Gallery Walk 9/10/11

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Group Art Exhibition featuring: Josepo, Mary Carmen Fernandez and Diego Romero Wynwood Gallery Walk
Opening Reception: Sept 10 from 5pm to 9pm
The Artlink
130 Nw 36th Street Miami, Fl 33127
Wynwood Arts District

Three emerging artists are ready to show their latest works converging three different mediums in a fusion of qualities and perspectives that release the energy of amazing creations.

visit: www.theartlink.org to see more info about the artists or visit us on www.facebook.com/theartlink

*Sept 10 to Sept 24 -2011*
Artists and Collectors Private Reception: Sept 9 from 7pm to 9pm
RVSP 786-547-8681

From Sept 12 to Sept 24 private views by Appointment

Musical entertainment and refreshments will be served
Admission free to the public

Miami’s Artistic Misfit commemorates 9/11 9/10/11

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Miami’s Artistic Misfit commemorates 9/11
September 10, 2011, 5pm-1am
EVL WORLD
2345 NW 2 Ave
Miami, FL 33127
www.evlworld.com

Internationally renowned creative misfit and artistic anomaly EVL World’s, Erni Vales has announced that he will be breaking away from his 13 show series “An Unusual Journey” to present a special collection of patriotic paintings and raise funds for charity as a tribute of 9/11 during the Art District/Wynwood Art Walk, on September 10, 2011.

Prior to the 9/11 atrocities, Vales had compiled approximately 10-15 versions of the American Flag. With perceptions of the national symbol changing after the 9/11 events Vales decided to refrain from these paintings promising to revisit the theme when the time was appropriate, 10 years later that time is now.

10 years later, Vales will debut his new American Flag series and give significant amount of the profits sold to “ Stephen Siller: Tunnels to Towers” a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the legacy and work of New York City Firefighter, Stephen Siller, who passed away during 9/11. The organization has two main programs: In the line of Duty and In the name of love; assisting children through scholarships, supporting Stephen’s House for orphaned, abused and neglected children, building homes for surviving quadriplegics from combat, and finally the memorial Tunnel To Towers Run, which supports the Weill-Cornell Burn Center and Burn Centers across America.

de la Cruz Collection screening MOCA’s Optic Nerve Screening Opening 9/10/11

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Second Saturday Gallery Walk
September 10 2011. 7pm – 10pm
de la Cruz Collection

MOCA’s Optic Nerve Screening + Salvador Dali Film + George Sanchez: The Family of Man

This year in recognition of MOCA’s 15th anniversary, the de la Cruz Collection will be screening MOCA’s Optic Nerve finalists. Optic Nerve has been instrumental in helping foster a community of artists that use the moving image as form. This year, for the first time, submissions were accepted from artists around the country, in addition to those from South Florida. The screening will take place in an environment designed by artist/curator Carlos Rigau.

Jurors who selected the Optic Nerve XIII finalists were:
Stephanie Dodes – Curator of BIG SCREEN PLAZA, New York City
Shannon Stratton – Co-Founder and Executive Director, threewalls Artist Residency, Chicago
Ibett Yanez – Director of the de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space, Miami
Justin Long – Miami artist and 2010 Optic Nerve winner
Bonnie Clearwater – MOCA Executive Director and Chief Curator
Ruba Katrib – MOCA Associate Curator
Jillian Hernandez – Outreach Coordinator

marina font imprinted reception for the artist 9/10/11

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marina font imprinted
reception for the artist, saturday, 9.10.11, 6pm
Dina Mitrani Gallery
2620 Nw 2nd Avenue
Miami Florida 33127
during wynwood gallery walk

september 10 – october 28, 2011

Dina Mitrani Gallery is proud to present Marina Font’s second solo exhibition in the gallery, Imprinted. In this new photographic series, Marina Font utilizes images and installations illustrating concepts of memory, tradition, and the experience of adopting a new homeland. The objects chosen for her work denote nostalgia and the poetry of conjoining the past and the present. Although the work is inspired by the artist’s personal experiences, the issues of identity and how the human mind stores its memories are universal.

Marina Font was born in Cordoba, Argentina in 1970 and moved to Miami fifteen years ago. She studied visual arts at the Escuela de Artes Visuales Martin Malharro in Argentina and focused on photography at Speos Ecole de la Photographie in Paris. She earned her MFA in photography from Barry University in Miami two years ago and lives in Miami Beach with her husband and three sons.

Dina Mitrani Gallery opened in November 2008 and specializes in international contemporary photography. The gallery represents emerging and mid-career artists, offers artists talks and lectures on photography as well as photo-based books. The gallery is committed to promoting its artists, as well as working with independent curators to produce unique group exhibitions.

For more information, please contact the gallery.
www.dinamitranigallery.com
www.marinafont.com

image above: Untitled, 2011, Archival pigment prints, Edition 5

Gene Hackman 9/10/11

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Gene Hackman
Saturday, September 10, 7 – 10 p.m.
Bas Fisher Invitational
180 NE 39th Street, Suite 210 (go upstairs once you’re in the atrium of the building)
Miami, FL 33137

This “Second” Saturday, September 10, join University of Wynwood for the final performance of Gene Hackman, an installation and exhibition at Bas Fisher Invitational. Gene Hackman is a temporary writer’s residency created inside BFI by Timothy Stanley and P. Scott Cunningham. In a dramatization of the writing process, both men will give a public reading of work written that very day, and then critique the other person’s reading with the utmost cruelty. Gene Hackman is made possible through support from The Fountainhead Residency, Bas Fisher Invitational, and Knight Foundation. For a review of the show, GO HERE.

Summer Photo Show 2011 and One Night Stand Exhibition Series 9/10/11

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Summer Photo Show 2011
Saturday, September 10th from 6:00pm
The Lunch Box Gallery
310 NW 24th. St.
Miami, FL 33127
(Wynwood Art District).

The Lunch Box Gallery is pleased to announce its new group exhibition “Summer Photo Show 2011”, featuring the photography work of twelve national artists. The showcased pieces are part of a call for entries oriented to artists working in all styles of photography including any mixed-media art that utilized photography as one of its forms of expression. All photographic methods, formats, types and schools were welcomed.

In this show, The Lunch Box Gallery is exhibiting works of insightful conceptual ideals materialized through exceptional craftsmanship, which are intended to represent fascinating takes and points of view in photography nowadays. The range of photography tendencies to be found in the show is vast: from experimental and documentary photography, to observational, underwater and narrative photography, they all convey on representing an individual concept and a very particular way of externalizing it.

Photographers participating in the show include:
Troy Colby (Kansas), Wes Kline (Florida), Charlotta Hauksdottir (California), Jordan Baumgarten (New Jersey), Bill Miller (New York), Claire Nelson (Florida), Anastasia Samoylova (Illinois), Marc Sirinsky (Virginia), Deb Schwedhelm (Florida), Missy Nuzzo (Pennsylvania), Alex Crowell (California) and Ernesto Barreto (Florida).

Along with the “Summer Photo Show 2011”, the gallery will be having its 3rd “One Night Stand Exhibition Series” project, where every month a promising Florida photography student is selected to exhibit in the gallery during the popular Gallery Walks, every second Saturday of the month. This time, the documentary series entitled “A Single Moment” from the Miami International University of Art and Design student Janel Kilnisan will be featured.

According to Janel, “Everyone has a moment in the day where they want to just get away from the chaos of the world, and escape in their own thoughts. Reflecting on life, figuring out where to go next, or how they ended up here in this moment. This series is a narrative portrait series that explores that of the everyday individual, the people that could be your friend, brother, sister, neighbor, or mother. I chose to photographs my subjects in their own environment, capturing them at the quietest, loneliest, even most personal moments; the moment where they are in there own thoughts.”

Janel chooses to shot this series with her medium format, twin lens camera. Using it allowed her to be at the same level with her subjects, utilizing her camera more as a window and allowing the viewer to become a spectator into her subject’s world.

Closing Reception for Cabrera Moreno at Cernuda Arte 9/2/11

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Closing Reception
Ten Erotic Works By Servando Cabrera Moreno (born 1923 – died 1981)
First Friday, September 2, 2011 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Left: Servando Cabrera Moreno, Armistice, 1970, oil on canvas, 78 ½ x 47 inches
Right: Servando Cabrera Moreno, The Mirror, 1976, oil on canvas, 44 x 34 ½ inches

Servando Cabrera Moreno (1923-1981 Havana, Cuba) ranks among the most important names of Cuban painting of all times. Ten Erotic Works by Servando Cabrera Moreno is the selected title for this solo exhibition which pays tribute to this excellent artist and attests his painterly bravura. The installation features fine examples of Servando’s seminal oeuvre – his erotic and homoerotic works, rendered with outstanding force and courage during the late 1960s and 1970s. It also provides a stimulating context for exploring the relationship of this subject matter and the difficult realities of the artist’s personal life.

Concurrently, A Group Show Of Works By Modern And Contemporary Artists.
Mario Carreño, Afternoon in the Garden, 1983, oil on canvas, 33 ½ x 47 ½ inches

Featuring works by:
Wifredo Lam, Carreño, Víctor Manuel, Amelia Peláez, Carlos Enríquez, Mariano Rodríguez, Agustín Cárdenas, Claudio Bravo, Gina Pellón, Alfredo Sosabravo, Flora Fong, Tomás Sánchez, Ramón Vázquez, Vicente Hernández, Miguel Florido, Sandro de la Rosa, David Rodríguez, Joel Besmar, Irina Elén González, Dayron González and others.

Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Reception 9/10/11

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Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Reception During Second Saturday Art Walk
Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m
Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39th Street
Miami Design District

Sponsored by Vita Coco
Rising Artist Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month By Putting It All On The Clothesline, Exposing Memories Of Native Past

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi unveils How I Lost My Accent: The Black and White Series – a pop-up exhibition about the Colombian artist’s repressed and unearthed memories. In addition to presenting new oil and mixed media paintings, a series of clotheslines mounted with dated worn dresses, pinned with weathered black and white photos and antique dolls, will transform the space into a virtual maze of the unconscious mind. Reconstructing and romanticizing the past with found objects and two-dimensional works, Moreno-Yaghoubi creates a tangible reflection of her memory for viewers. For more information please visit www.ceciliamyart.com or call 917.295.0191.

On view until October 8, 2011, events are free and open to the public, including:

· Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion featuring Miami’s visual arts leaders, curated by Vanessa Garcia (Krane, Inc. performance arts group, The Miami Herald’s “20 Under 40”, nationally-published writer)

· Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. | A bittersweet ending, closing reception with custom “black and white” Cakeshooters courtesy of Sprinkles cakes

“As a Colombian immigrant who – even after 40 years – struggles with feelings of displacement, I have rewritten my past many times to fit into this country’s melting pot philosophy,” said Moreno-Yaghoubi. “Coming of age in America, I felt rushed to lose my accent and adopt a new identity. The Black and White Series is inspired by my childhood memories and how watching my mother sew, collect odds and ends, and hang-on to everything for fear that it could be taken away has informed my artistic voice.”

In Cali, Colombia, the artist often spent time playing with her dolls beside her mother while she labored over the sewing machine, making clothes to sell and generate income for her eight children. The exhibit How I Lost My Accent: The Black and White Series is a reflection of Moreno-Yaghoubi’s experiences and nostalgic nature, and has generously been supported by DACRA. In addition to aforementioned event dates, the pop-up exhibit will be open September 10 to October 8, 2011, Wednesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Art and Design Night for Art of Engagement at Art Fusion Galleries 9/10/11

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Art of Engagement
Saturday September 10th, 7-10 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our third exciting exhibition of the year 2011 “Art of Engagement”

The “Art of Engagement” exhibition features 37 emerging to mid-career contemporary artists from across the globe. This exhibit unveils a prolific, provocative and eclectic collection of original paintings, photography and sculptured works. An international portfolio of creative works by artisans appealing to a wide cross-section of collectors. Engage your senses in this spectacular art exhibition; be sure to highlight the evening of September 10th 2011 on your calendar!

ARTrageous Social Soiree: Vibrant Hues by David Saintus 2nd Saturdays Art Walk Miami Design District 9/10/11

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ARTrageous Social Soiree: Vibrant Hues by David Saintus 2nd Saturdays Art Walk Miami Design District
September 10th, 7pm-10pm
Haitian Heritage Museum
4141 NE 2nd Ave Suite 105C
Miami, FL 33137
Purchase Tickets Online.

Art aficionados, culture enthusiasts, & 2nd Saturdays Art Walk lovers
Haitian Heritage Museum Presents…
ARTrageous Social Soiree: Vibrant Hues by David Saintus at 2nd Saturdays Art Walk in the Miami Design District

The unveiling of the museum’s latest installation “Vibrant Hues”, by Haitian-American artist, David Saintus

$10 admission OR
$20 which includes 1-year membership to the Haitian Heritage Museum.
Complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Whole Foods Market South Beach and sweet treats courtesy of The Baking Girls.

RSVP Here.

Coconut Grove Drum Circle 9/3/11

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle
Saturday, September 3, 8-11PM
Streets of Mayfair Promenade

Please join us for the September circle as we welcome the beginning of autumn with drumming and dancing in the open air at the Mayfair Promenade in the Grove, located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Mary Street. There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets. We will make a joyful noise and rev up the energy of the Grove September Art Walk. Come…discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument available along with ice water and seating. For more information, please contact Karen:
karen.deilke@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

Mona…Mona…Mona…An Ode to the Mona Lisa 9/17/11

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Mona…Mona…Mona…An Ode to the Mona Lisa
Saturday, September 17, 2011, 7:00-10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Avenue
in Bird Road Art District
Miami, FL 33155
www.manofineart.com

Join us for the opening of Mona…Mona…Mona an Ode to the Mona Lisa.
The Mona Lisa continues to inspire reproduction, parody and more. Andy Warhol, Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dali and Vik Muniz are among the many famous artists who have paid homage to La Giaconda and now a distinguished group of contemporary artists inspired by da Vinci’s iconic painting will pay tribute to what many believe to be the most famous painting in the world.

The exhibition will showcase a wide range of interpretations of the Mona Lisa by featured artists: Nestor Arenas, Jorge Ballara, Toa Castellanos, Vincente Dopico, Patrica Franco, Daniel Garcia, Chenco Gomez, Marcy Grosso, Mila Hajjar, Monique Lassooij, MANO, Tony Mendoza, Antonio Nunez, Valentina Ramos, George Rodez, Sandra Suarez, Fer Sucre and Derek Wilson.

The exhibition opens to the general public on Saturday, September 17 in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk and will remain on display through November 8.

For more information:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: www.manofineart.com
Twitter: @MANOFineArt

Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays Arts & Culture Festival 8/26/11

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Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays Arts & Culture Festival
Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, 7:00-11:00p
Little Havana
SW 8th Street, between 14 & 17th avenues
www.viernesculturales.org

Come Celebrate Cultural Fridays / Viernes Culturales
There’s no other monthly festival in Miami like it.
Where: Domino Stage at Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Performance Schedule:
7:00 – 8:00 pm – Belly2Abs, ZiZi Zabaneh and Fusion Gitana
8:00 – 8:45 pm – Kiki Sanchez
8:45 – 9:15 pm – Samaris Cassano
9:15 – 11:00 pm – Kiki Sanchez
Cost: FREE

*Rain Schedule will be posted on www.viernesculturales.org by 4 pm on day of event *

Samaris Cassano – Mistress of Ceremony
Puerto Rican born and raised, Samaris is a talented singer, published author and radio personality. She is delighted to be working with us to help guide your Viernes Culturales experience. As a special treat, this month Samaris will also be featured on the Viernes Culturales stage in a performance you won’t want to miss! Catch her singing some of her original songs from her album Samaris.

CBelly2Abs Fitness & Dance Studio’s mission is to empower and inspire women. With some of the best dance instructors in Miami, Francesca, Anais, Bela, ZiZi Zabaneh, Jigna and Adriana Echeverri. Belly2Abs is the home of the newest dance troupe “Fusion Gitana” directed by ZiZI Zabaneh. For more information about our classes, instructors and events visit www.belly2abs.com.

Kiki Sanchez
The phenomenally ethnic sounds of the talented Peruvian pianist KIKI SANCHEZ have filled the airwaves with a unique blend of soulful jazz and tropical fusion. We are very excited to welcome him this month. Enjoy an evening of the best tropical music and rhythms.

And don’t forget…
Walking Tour of Little Havana
Legendary local historian Dr. Paul George leads a walking tour of Little Havana each month. Learn the fascinating details about Little Havana’s history, people and places.
Viernes Culturales is pleased to announce “Romp Through Little Havana.” This tour of Little Havana will focus on the historic Conch Hill Neighborhood, Peter & Paul Parish and The Roads neighborhood.

Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm
Cost: FREE

Viernes Culturales Art Gallery Presents Francisco Ceron

Francisco Ceron combines elements of cubism, pop art and urban style in his work, using mixed media and digital resources.
www.ceronart.com
Through September 23, 2011
Where: 742 SW 16th Ave, Miami FL 33135
When: Friday, August 26, 2011: 7 – 10 pm
(Weekdays: Mon, Wed, Fri – 12 to 6 pm)

Primary Projects Presents His WIFE and Her LOVER Opens 9/9-10/11

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Private Collectors Preview | Friday, September 9, 2011 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Opening Reception | Saturday, September 10, 2011 | 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. (open to the public)
Primary Projects
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104
Miami Design District

Artist Panel Discussion | Moderated by George Sanchez Calderon | Friday, September 16, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. SHARP

A Group Exhibition featuring New Works from: Valerie Hegarty, Mark Jenkins, George Sanchez Calderon, Dead Dads Club Corporation, Manny Prieres, Emmett Moore, Franky Cruz, Andrew Nigon, Cleon Peterson, Nick Klein, Johnny Robles, Jessy Nite and Edouard Nardon

Primary Projects is pleased to present His WIFE & Her LOVER, an exhibition featuring 13 artists with a healthy range of discipline and defiance. Much like the cause and effects commonly associated with the love affair, Primary Projects has conceptualized a group show as a call-and-response to destruction, secrecy, violence, social class, pride and desire.

The opening reception of His WIFE & Her LOVER is free and open to the public; complimentary beverages are provided by 42 Below and Perrier. Curated by BooksIIII Bischof, Typoe and Chris Oh, the exhibit will be on view until October 1, 2011. For more information, please visit www.primaryprojectspace.com or call 954.296.1675.

Valerie Hegarty embodies the soul of His WIFE & Her LOVER in her works. The joy of her approach lies in destruction rather than its creation. Centering her practice on the politics of the American myth, Hegarty’s canvases and sculptures replicate emblems of frontier ethos – colonial furniture, antique dishware, heroic paintings of landscapes and national figures – only to demolish them by devices associated with their historical significance.

Los Angeles-based Cleon Peterson introduces a world in which contrasting schemes of morality result in eruptive hostility between social classes. Common in Peterson’s work, he depicts upheavals that embody the inner workings of the individual and mechanics of society. It’s up to the viewer to take sides and feel sympathy, indignation or catharsis.

Respond, destroy, create, destroy: a cycle that can be viewed as a simplified narrative of Edouard Nardon’s work entitled “Only the Strong.” Nardon fabricates twenty authentic jailhouse “shivs” with objects assembled from common prison materials. Nardon then breaks these objects and reassembles them with the sole purpose to destroy again.

These brief examples provide a window into the overall mood and complexities romantically displayed in His WIFE & Her LOVER, an ominously bright exhibit.

The revival of public art over the past 20 years has found an incubator in Miami with Primary Flight, which since 2007, has produced a thoughtful, new brand of outdoor works. Primary Projects takes cue from the attitude and intellect commonly associated with this genre of art as a multidisciplinary, multifaceted, experimental project space. Powered by artistic collective Primary Flight, the organization’s mission is to develop intelligent projects and installations that can be considered noteworthy achievements for both the artists and curators. Primary Projects is located at 4141 NE Second Avenue, Suite 104, Miami Design District. For more information please visit www.primaryprojectspace.com.

Primary Flight is a collaborative curatorial organization dedicated to the production of site-specific, street level and indoor, murals and installations. Since its inception in 2007, Primary Flight has brought together more than 150 of the world’s most influential artists to install their bodies of work live in the streets of Wynwood, the Design District and greater Miami-Dade. Launching Primary Projects at 4141 NE Second Avenue, Suite 104 in December 2010, Primary Flight uses this 4,000-square-foot space as an art lab, giving professional, established and emerging artists the opportunity to redefine the context in which their work is experienced. For more information please visit www.primaryflight.com.

Locust Projects presents Andy Coolquitt Opening 9/10/11

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Andy Coolquitt +, “Plus Sign”
Opening Reception: September 10, 7-10pm
Conversation with the Artist: September 9, 6:30pm
Locust Projects, Inc
155 NE 38th Street Suite 100
Miami, Fl 33137
Through October 15

Locust Projects is pleased to present + “Plus Sign,” a solo exhibition by Austin-based artist Andy Coolquitt. For this new work, Coolquitt will create an architecturally specific installation on an immersive scale never before attempted by the artist.

Known for sculptures made of joined pipes, broom handles, discarded lighters, beer bottles, light bulbs, straws, and crayons, Coolquitt’s assembled works are minimalist, ordered rearrangements of the raw world from which their components are sourced. + will consist of four unique installations set within the intersection of large 3/4″ clear Plexiglas sheets. Creating four corner platforms within this larger structure or pavilion, the work will exist within the separate, yet transparent environments and fully function in each. Using a vocabulary of humble materials, the individual installations will employ a variety of every day and modified objects.

Expanding on Coolquitt’s “somebody-made” sculptural assemblages of the past two years, + will be a joint between architectural sculpture and discreet objects, performance and work, and public and private spheres. Reminiscent of Dan Graham’s architectural pavilions and Duchamp’s Large Glass, this work picks up an art historical dialogue of objecthood and the de-centered viewer, and speaks to theories of the “third space” presented by writer Edward Soja.

Coolquitt has also created a limited edition of the same title, in the form of a 7″ x 7″ book. For this project, he brings together his ongoing archive of photographs documenting the residue of outdoor living rooms. The images are juxtaposed with a streaming text that the artist likens to a sort of “soundtrack.”

Recent solo exhibitions by Andy Coolquitt include “WE CARE ABOUT YOU,” at Lisa Cooley, New York. Group shows include Johan Koenig, Berlin, Germany; and Zero, Milan, Italy. Upcoming group exhibitions include “The Craft,” organized by Melissa Brown, at Lehman College Art Gallery in New York and “Illuminations,” organized by Matthew Higgs, at Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York. In 2012 Coolquitt will have a solo exhibition at the Blaffer Museum in Houston, Texas, curated by Rachel Hooper.

Locust Projects’ exhibitions and programming are made possible with the support from: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; Galt & Skye Mikesell; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Hannibal Cox Jr. Foundation; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. Special thanks: Lisa Cooley, New York; Laird Plastics and Plaskolite, Inc.

Photographs of Bird Road Art Walk on 8/20/11

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Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, August 20, 2011.  What a great art walk and less than an year old it has grown so much.  If you have not made it out to this art walk you should make the trip.  The walk is to artist studios, so you get to meet the artist, ask them questions and get to see the space were they create their art.

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Rodez Art Gallery September Exhibition 9/3-24/11

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Vernissage on Saturday, September 3 from 7 to 10 pm
Special Fundraiser on Saturday, September 10 from 7 to 10 pm benefiting the Miami Hispanic Ballet.
Special Fundraiser & Silent Auction on Saturday, September 24 from 7 to 10 pm benefiting Margo Cignac.
RODEZart.com Gallery
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
www.RodezArtGallery.com

“A Tribute to the XVI Annual International Ballet Festival of Miami 2011: a collective exhibition of 20 artists presenting works inspired by the Dance.”
September 3 – 24, 2011

Beyond the choreography of color, shapes and shadows, the classical movement in harmony with modern hues of expression; Contemporary artists pay tribute to the history of the International Ballet Festival of Miami in unison with dancer’s acrobatic movements through means of sculptures, paint, brush strokes and canvases.

Guided by the hand of the painter, offering us a glimpse into the private world of ballerinas and setting the stage for the audience that secretly looks on, amid the muslin, tulle and voile tutus and awaiting to applaud the grand finale in all its splendor and glory.

Rodezart.com Gallery cordially invites you to be that audience as we proudly present: A Tribute to the XVI ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL OF MIAMI 2011 via the Collective Art Exhibition of 20 Artists inspired by the ballet and its dancers.

Participating Artists: Orestes Bouzon, Vicente Dopico-Lerner, Lidia Godoi, Marcy Grosso, Mildrey Guillot, Mila Hajjar, Michel Hernandez, Pablo Hernandez, Mano, Annie Maxwell, Santos Mendez, Tony Mendoza, Tony Nuñez, Islay Rod, George Rodez, Pepe Romero, Mari Sanchez, Ana Maria Sarlat, Dania Sierra, And Evelyn Valdirio.

We welcome you to join the artists in the celebration of our Ballet Festival.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of artwork will go to benefit the Miami Hispanic Ballet.

Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Big Night in Little Haiti Jowee Omicil and Elastic Bond Free 8/19/11

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Big Night in Little Haiti – FREE
Friday, August 19th, 6PM – 10PM
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59th Terrace
Little Haiti, Miami 33137

Kreyol jazz star Jowee Omicil and his band
Opening set by world music group Elastic Bond
(305) 960-2969 – BigNightLittleHaiti.com

Visit Jowee Omicil online and enjoy music and video from this talented multi-instrumentalist whose music is a perfect meeting between straight up Afrojazz, Haitian roots, gospel and soul.
Elastic Bond transports you to a funky, soulful, urban island in the middle of paradise. Visit them online.

Also at the Center:
Music between sets by Mizikpam.com, your online Haitian radio station and DJ Moses
Hands-on art activities for children
Mural project by MLK Community artists
Arts and crafts vendors
In the Gallery: “See the Sound – The Experience of the Sounds of Haiti”, an overall aesthetic experience of music, paintings, live art, fashion, sculptures, mixed media and video art featuring MLK Community Artists Kyle Holbrook, Joy Taylor and Kloude.
Food & Drinks from Spuntino and Haitian food
Secured parking
Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance (225 NE 59 Street) will be open (FREE), and features metal work of Serge Jolimeau and found object sculpture of Lionel St Eloi

7:30PM, Urban Tour Host invites you on a historic walking tour of Little Haiti, departing from the Caribbean Marketplace at NE 59 Terrace and NE 2 Avenue. Info at 305-416-6868 – FREE

Moksha Gallery and Boutique and Pleiadian Lounge (228 NE 59 Street) is open to the public 6PM – 10PM.
10PM – After show concert and party at 7th Circuit Studios featuring Ragamuffin Soldier with special guest Marcia Ball; Moksha Roots Jam: Bagga Traks, Don Sha, Ras Abuna, Sofy Encanto, Andres Ponce, Buffalo Brown, El David, DJ Moses, DJ Tom Laroc and The Ancient Order of Nyabingi. ($10, 18+)

Leonardo Hidalgo Presents Remembering Hereos Of America The Art Exhibition For A National Cause Opening 9/9/11

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Leonardo Hidalgo Presents Remembering Hereos Of America The Art Exhibition For A National Cause Opening
Friday, September 9, from 7pm-11pm
Cafeina Wynwood Exhibition Center
297 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL

RSVP for the opening night: rsvpmiamiart@gmail.com.

As the 10 year anniversary of the day approaches, Leonardo Hidalgo, internationally known pop artist based in Miami, will be telling the story of 9/11 from an artistic uplifting perspective through his eye popping vibrant color large scale paintings. A private unveiling will take place in honor of The City Of Miami Firefighters who will be in attendance.

This exhibition is designed to give Miami residents and art enthusiasts a place to go and experience the visual feast artist Hidalgo has created consisting of 18 pieces of large scale paintings exploring the meaning of good and evil, heroes, freedom, liberty, and the force of divine justice while honoring the memory of those lost in the attacks of 9/11 in New York, the firefighters, police rescue units and the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives to defend our liberty.

Hidalgo says, “I think it will be a very special moment to be together that night with the firefighters, our true heroes, and honor them while REMEMBERING a moment in history that changed the world forever. I hope that with my art I can make people feel and believe in liberty, justice, and spread some heroic virtues in the consciousness of society.”

Hidalgo’s unique style combines pop art, the American way of life, comics of his time, and Japanese art.

Ecuadorian by birth, Hidalgo, has made the United States his home since 1990 and lives painting as a career ever since. His work has attracted international acclaim and is collected worldwide for his fine art paintings and memorable portraits of famous faces. He melds photography, computer graphics, pastels, paint and fabric to create his wide variety of individual art pieces.

The exhibition will be on view from September 9 through September 25, 2011. Call 786-217-0130 for a private tour.

Photographs of After-ArtWalk Affair at Control Salon on 8/13/11

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After-ArtWalk Affair at Control Salon on Saturday, August 13, 2011.   What a great event with music by Joe Vilicic and original art by: Charles Falarara – Mixed Media, Hair Sculpture
DeAnna Gladwell – Painting, Donatello Inabinette – Painting, Monica L. Travis – Metal Sculpture, Kaz Williams – Painting and Kristi Woodward – Fabric.

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Photographs of Wynwood Art Walk on 8/13/11

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Wynwood Art Walk on Saturday, August 13, 2011.  What a great art walk!! Our first stop was at Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery and was awesome, the art is amazing and they had complimentary tapas from Tapas & Tintos, Rex Goliath Wine, Heineken and Perrier Cocktails. Then went and purchased my wings for the night, benefiting Social Butterfly Foundation, Inc..  Social Butterfly Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization established to enrich the lives of children in foster care with a Cultural Arts youth mentoring.  Then wondered into the mayhem called the Wynwood Art Walk and saw so many people and saw some great art.

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Curator’s Voice Art Projects invites you to All About Me by Rosario Bond 8/13/11

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Curator’s Voice Art Projects invites you to All About Me by Rosario Bond
Saturday August 13, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Curator’s Voice Art Projects
2509 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127

In her new work, Rosario Bond reveals a fresh, creative chapter of imaginary narratives devoted to the pleasurable world of delirious, feminine paraphernalia. This world depicts glamour, trends, and what is in vogue in the female universe. In Bond’s works, Twiggy, Barbie, Charlie’s Angels, Madonna, and Lady Gaga all act as axes for feminine stereotypes. They are utopian references to feminine beauty and perfection in a society of luscious bodies and pageantry. Provocative images of dripped, painted figures mingle with imperfect textures, paint, resin and plastic, and a profuse intricacy of feminine simulacra. Images of fashion models cut out from magazines, high-end costume jewelry, luxurious fabrics, fashionable robes, designer shoes, perfumes, and cosmetics conform to the tumultuous arrangement of articles in which the feminine myth materializes. It is “beauty and perfection” as the ultimate goal; or the beauty queen as the ‘feminine mystique’, present in the illusionistic theater of our contemporary values. Using irony, parody, and political stanza, Bond’s paintings, installations, and sculptures reflect on these crucial female predicaments and the insatiable quest for beauty and physical perfection.

Hard Poems in Space Sneak Peak This Saturday 8/13/11

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Nektar De Stagni and Gallery Diet are pleased to announce a new collaborative project, Hard Poems in Space.

a peak into the “buildout” portion of the project
Saturday, August 13th until 9 pm
Gallery Diet
174 NW 23 Street
Miami, Florida 33127

Hard Poems in Space. A new collaborative project between NDS and Gallery Diet, bringing together invited Artists and Designers to make functional objects to be displayed as an interactive social environment at NDS.

Including, Bhakti Baxter, Agathe Snow, Gean Moreno, Christy Gast, Ernesto Oroza, Jim Drain, Martin Oppel, Nektar De Stagni, Daniel Milewski, Paola Pivi, Emmett Moore, Rene Gonzalez, Fabienne Lasserre, Confetti System, Dennis Palazzolo, Aranda/Lasch.

The project, which began during the summer of 2011 through as series of workshops at NDS (Nektar De Stagni Shop) and Gallery Diet, was conceived in order to bring together invited Artists and Designers to make functional objects. Participants are working collaboratively or individually, but with the goal of creating an overall exchange between different practices, as well as create a cohesive and interactive social environment, to open on Fashion’s Night Out on September 8th, 2011, at the NDS Design District Space.

The projects collaborative spirit is manifesting in three parts; a Brainstorm, a Buildout, and the Exhibition.

The Brainstorm phase consists of a series of workshops/discussions which bring together exhibition participants and industry leaders and innovators (July/August). The most recent discussions featured Alexandra Cunningham, director of exhibitions for Design Miami and Terrence Riley, former director of MOMA NY.

The Buildout portion of the project is currently taking place (August) at both the NDS and Gallery Diet spaces and consists of an open studio practice, where participants are being encouraged to work inside of a communal space (also open to viewers) and begin building their object prototypes. On display is also text outlining the project and excerpts for various emails and web posts which have served as inspiration and fostered exchange between the participants.

The Exhibition portion of this project is the final showcase at NDS this Fall. All of the prototypes created for the project will come together and form one cohesive, interactive environment which will be activated by a series of dinners, performances, and events throughout the fall. (Programming highlights TBA)

Summer Time Blues at Fredric Snitzer Gallery Second Saturday Opening 8/13/11

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Second Saturday Opening: Saturday August 13, 2011 7:30-9:30pm
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
2247 NW 1st Place
Miami, FL 33127

Timothy Buwalda, The Birthplace, 2011, Oil on Canvas, 78 x 116.5 in.

Blue–statistically the most popular color–can soothe or electrify; it can convey mourning or celebration, melancholy or elation. Although
we commonly associate both the Blues and Picasso’s “Blue Period” with suffering, the color blue can also connote erotic passion, security, infinity, purity, fluent thought, and spiritual ascension.

The Fredric Snitzer Gallery’s “Summer Time Blues” exhibition features artists Alice Aycock, Zack Balber, Loriel Beltran, Timothy Buwalda, Sean Dack, Jacin Giordano, Luis Gispert, Gavin Perry, Bert Rodriguez, Diego Singh, and Michael Vasquez, each of whom distinctly and intuitively explores the color which arguably has the greatest emotional and spiritual range.

Corrosion by Rodolfo Vanmarcke 8/13/11

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Corrosion by Rodolfo Vanmarcke
08-13-2011, 5 pm – 11pm
The Lunch Box Gallery
310 NW. 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127
www.thelunchboxgallery.com

The Lunch Box Gallery is pleased to announce its last month of the show “Corrosion” by acclaimed Venezuelan photographer Rodolfo Vanmarcke on August 13, 2011 at 310 NW. 24th St. Miami, FL 33127.

Corrosion is a photographic series by artist Rodolfo Vanmarcke, that was born in 2008 to reference the strength of contrast, the passion for the opposites and the imposition of an aesthetic over another one in order to create a canvas full of almost tactile textures, which
allow to read between the lines an image that it was, but that will never be again its original beauty. According to Vanmarcke, the art pieces reject any visual fidelity in the viewer to
new shapes that go beyond traditional photography, and incorporate themselves into new mixed techniques of visual expression.

Art and Design Night for Art of Engagement 8/13/11

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Art & Design Night for Art of Engagement
Saturday August 13th, 2011 from 7-10pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street,
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our third exciting exhibition of the year 2011

The “Art of Engagement” exhibition features 37 emerging to mid-career contemporary artists from across the globe. This exhibit unveils a prolific, provocative and eclectic collection of original paintings, photography and sculptured works. An international portfolio of creative works by artisans appealing to a wide cross-section of collectors. Engage your senses in this spectacular art exhibition; be sure to highlight the evening of August 13th 2011 on your calendar!!

Miguel Paredes Second Saturday Wynwood Art Walk 8/13/11

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Saturday, August 13th from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery
Wynwood

Miami-based pop and multi-media artist, sculptor and urban realist, Miguel Paredes, will open the doors of his popular gallery during the district’s 2nd Saturdays Art Walk.

Those interested in attending, should confirm their RSVP by emailing: RSVP@miguelparedes.com

The artist will be celebrating summer with nearly double the amount of art work and new products. Paredes has transformed his gallery once again, filling the walls with new work as well as unseen early works. Eight new metal pieces will be exhibited in addition to early work from his Train, Culture in a Bag and Salseros Series. His Fine Art Store will feature brand new products including journals, mugs, tables, wood panels and pillows.

Guests this Saturday will enjoy Spanish tapas by Tapas y Tintos, Midown from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In addition, complimentary Bombay Sapphire® signature cocktails will be available along with beers from the Heineken Light art bar, a selection of Rex Goliath wines and sparkling water courtesy of Perrier. Local DJ Ari X will provide the tunes for the evening. PK Graphics is a sponsor and supporter of this event.

Miguel will also be personally inviting artists to participate in Bombay Sapphire’s Artisan Series contest. He is one of the series’ judges and the regional final will be celebrated at his Wynwood gallery in October:

Miguel Paredes is pleased to announce his involvement as a judge in this year’s Bombay Sapphire® Artisan Series. The artist is set to help Bombay Sapphire®, Russell & Danny Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Complex Media launch a nationwide search to identify the finest undiscovered talent in the field of visual arts through the 2nd Annual Bombay Sapphire® Artisan Series. Paredes is inviting local artists to enter by creating a piece of inspired, original art and submitting it via www.Complex.com/SapphireArt or by clicking the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series banner located on the front page of www.MiguelParedes.com by August 31, 2011.

Miguel will be available for meet and greets with guests, artist and members of the press throughout the evening. Guest are encouraged to attend earlier in the evening for a more intimate experience.

Please join us this Saturday for an incredible art walk experience.

Photographs of Coconut Grove Art Walk on 8/6/11

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Coconut Grove Art Walk on Saturday, August 6, 2011.  What a great art walk and drum circle.

Rodez Art Gallery Presents Art MACtown Opening.  This wonderful art will be  in a spectacular silent auction benefiting MACtown on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 6 to 10 p.m at Rodez Art Gallery.   MACtown Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose primary mission over the past 49 years has been to improve the lives and further the independence of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in South Florida.

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ArtCenter/South Florida ArtWalk 8/6/11

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Video Screening Saturday Night, August 6th, 7-9 Pm
Artcenter/South Florida
810 Lincoln Road, Studio 107
Miami Beach

Featuring Videos By: Antonia Wright, Ruben Millares, and Matu Croney

Please come by, bring some wine, view works by the artists, and talk about performance/video art!

ArtCenter/South Florida & GGG
On view July 15 – August 21, 2011
The Pop Up
An exhibition of urban contemporary art. The exhibit will showcase the private SUSHISAMBA collection including the Eames Inspiration Collection and four works by Remed along with independent street artists Bask, Flip, Sesper, Smael and Tes One. The Pop Up blurs the line between the street and the gallery, presenting a multifaceted exhibition highlighting the freshest and most undeniable influences of urban aesthetics and contemporary design.

Eames Inspiration Collection
The Eames Inspiration collection is comprised of iconic Eames Molded Plywood Chairs as re-imagined by some of today’s most celebrated graffiti and street artists. Eames Inspiration was displayed this past May in Barneys’ famous windows in New York by Simon Doonan and auctioned online to benefit Operation Design – a creative mentorship program that organizes architects, artists and related talents to work with New York City public school students to create motivating and inspiring projects. The majority of the collection was purchased at a public auction by SUSHISAMBA and GGG and gave the public an opportunity to view it in its entirety for the first time since last spring, during Art Basel Miami Beach.

Latin American Masters of Today and Tomorrow 8/5/11

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Latin American Masters of Today and Tomorrow Opening
Friday, August 5th, 6-10 pm
Virginia Miller
169 Madeira Avenue
Coral Gables (Miami)

Latin American Masters of Today and Tomorrow
Ever since the gallery opened in 1974, we have enjoyed presenting the juxtaposition of Latin American masters, well-established mid-career and promising emerging artists. With the paintings and sculpture in this exhibition, “Latin American Masters of Today and Tomorrow” follows in that tradition. We look forward to seeing you this Friday the 5th from 6 to 10 p.m. during Gables Gallery Night.

Featured Artists
Antonio Amaral
Jose Bedia
Jose Benito
Roberto Fabelo
Roberto Matta
Alejandro Obregon
Amelia Pelaez
Mateo Arguello Pitt
Elmar Rojas
Melquiades Rosario Sastre
Gustavo Schmidt
Marco Tulio
Jose Angel Vincench
Francisco Zuniga

Coral Gables Gallery Night 8/5/11

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Coral Gables Gallery Night
FridaY, August 5 from 7pm – 10pm

Gallery Night is abundant with happenings this Friday! Stop by RDZ Fine Art, 37 Merrick Way, and enjoy “Miami Project” by Stephen Kasun, capturing the vibrancy of Miami’s nightlife. Then, head on over to Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, and view “The Tapestry of India”, by Sharon Wylie, a photo exhibit documenting her Indian excursion. After, visit Victorias Collections, 293 Miracle Mile, and enjoy 20% off all art and 50% off designer clothing, until 10pm! With so many events in one night, make sure you hop on the NEW Coral Gables Gallery Night Trolley, running from 6pm – 10pm. Easily spotted by an orange paintbrush, the trolley will leave you at the doorstep of the galleries. For a map of the Gallery Night Trolley loop, click here (PDF).

Bird Road Art Walk 8/20/11

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Bird Road Art Walk every third Saturday of the month
Saturday, August 20, 7:00 -10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
throughout the Bird Road Art District
off of the Palmetto Expressway & Bird Road (SW 40th Street) between SW 75 Ave & SW 72 Ave Miami, FL
www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Experience Miami’s art scene at the Bird Road Art Walk. Join us for an evening of all things ART, engaging live demonstrations, artist studios, exhibition openings, alternative art venues, spoken word and more from 7-10 pm — rain or shine. The Bird Road Art Walk is the ultimate opportunity to experience Miami’s creative talent.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 30 artists and an up and coming gallery scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums. Recently voted “Best Art Walk” by Miami New Times 2011, the Bird Road Art Walk is fast becoming a fixture for art enthusiasts.

The Bird Road Art District (BRAD) is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street), BRAD extends south to SW 48th Street. The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave, between SW 41st and SW 48th Street. Please check our website for map and complete listing.

For more information visitors should contact us at 305.467.6819 or visit www.thebirdroadartdistrict​.com. Join us on facebook: Bird Road Art District and follow us on twitter @BirdRoadArts.com

Miami New Times Best of Miami Click here to read article.