Week of August 9, 2001    
FIU announces hiring freeze, other cutbacks
Switzerland's Art Basel using Miami Beach show to broaden its Latin appeal
FIU link with Smithsonian leads to museum studies program
Regionalization of higher ed moves forward with director, targeting resources
Charter review recommendations could weaken mayor's powers
South Florida home appreciation rates set pace among resales
Redesign for Brickell on River kills hotel in favor of rentals

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ART

Thursday 8/9

SECOND THURSDAYS
   Music, exhibits, dance rehearsals, children's events, theater and film. Highlights include the Homeless Miami Children's Museum and the Florida Film Institute's award-winning films at the Wolfsonian-FIU and tours sponsored by the Miami Design Preservation League. Also, African dance & drumming is offered at the Jewish Museum of Florida. 6-9 p.m. Presented by the city's Cultural Arts Council and Arts Trust at venues throughout Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7500.
EXHIBIT TOUR
   "See America!" Docent-led look at selections from the museum's collection of travel posters, books, objects and guide maps. 6 p.m. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 535-2622.

Saturday 8/11

TOUR
   "Art Adventures." Hand-built and thrown pottery. Materials used over thousands of years. $5 & $3. 2-3 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3603.

Sunday 8/12

TOUR
   "Florida Visual Art Fellowships Preview." Featured artists Jill Cannady, Bonnie Seeman and Tim Curtis discuss recent works. "The Art of Basketry." 2-4 p.m. for youngsters. $5; free for members. 2-3 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3603.

Monday 8/13

EXHIBIT OPENING
   "Seeing the Ordinary, Capturing the Extraordinary." B&W photographs by Coconut Grove artist Larry Kopel. Governor's Gallery, The Capitol, Tallahassee. Details: Sandy Shaughnessy, (850) 487-2980, ext. 118.

Saturday 8/18

EXHIBIT OPENING
   "The House at MoCA." Collaboration by MoCA and The House featuring slide projection, video, installation, painting, photography and sculpture. Through Sept. 20. Opening reception featuring barbecue dinner from 7-10 p.m. $10. RSVP. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Details: (305) 893-6211.
TOUR
   "Art Adventures." How is it made? What is gold leaf? The difference between hand-built and thrown pottery. Materials used over thousands of years. $5 & $3. 2-3 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3603.


   

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