Week of September 27, 2001    
Local government, private industry draw battle plans for economic war
United asks airport to table capital improvements
Miami commissioners to seek bond issue as jobs generator
Growth projections revive talks on dedicated transportation funds
Florida flight trainers face first wave of setbacks from new restrictions
Miami Symphony musicians to start new season without pay
If stadium talks resume, team wants league to join

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MUSIC

Friday 9/28

FESTIVAL MIAMI
   "An Evening of Chopin." Featuring internationally acclaimed Polish pianist Piotr Paleczny performing works by Chopin. Presented in collaboration with the Chopin Foundation of the US. $8-$25. 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-494 or music.miami.edu.
JOHNNY CONGA
   In concert with his Mambo jazz orchestra for Jazz at MoCA. Free. 8 p.m. Outside court, Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St. Details: (305) 893-6211.
THE VOZ
   In concert. With Air Radio, Lira. $6. 9 p.m. Wallflower Gallery, 10 NE Third St. Details: (305) 579-0069.

Saturday 9/29

NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
   Season debut. Alasdair Neale conducts. 8 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 540 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-3331.
FLORIDA PHILHARMONIC
   String orchestra in concert. Free. 7:30 p.m. Art South, 240 N Krome Ave., Homestead. Details: (305) 247-8800.
JUDAS PRIEST and ANTHRAX
   In concert. $30. 8 p.m. Miami Arena, 70 Arena Blvd. Details: (305) 530-4400.
FESTIVAL MIAMI
   "Sisters Karkowska." Violinist Katherine and pianist Anna perform works by Henryk Wieniawski and Pablo Saraste. $8-$25. 3:30 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-494 or music.miami.edu.
FESTIVAL MIAMI
   Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jon Nakamastu, National Public Radio's debut artist of the year in '98 and Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold medalist in '97. Presented in collaboration with the US Chopin Foundation. $8-$25. 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-494 or music.miami.edu.
MACHITO, KUYAYKY
   In concert. $10. 9 p.m. Wallflower Gallery, 10 NE Third St. Details: (305) 579-0069.

Sunday 9/30

FESTIVAL MIAMI
   "A Concert of Cuban Classics." Florida Chamber Orchestra and musical director Marlene Urbay to perform music by Ernesto Lecuona, Miguel Matamoros and Esteban Salas in a program featuring singers and dancers in traditional Cuban costume. Presented in collaboration with the UM Institute for Cuban & Cuban American Studies. $8-$25. 4 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-494 or music.miami.edu.

Tuesday 10/2

FESTIVAL MIAMI
   "Trombones de Costa Rica." Trombone quartet to perform with the UM Wind Ensemble and conductor Gary Green. The program includes compositions by Turina and a world premiere by Brazilian composer Ney Rosauro. $8-$25. 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-494 or music.miami.edu.

Wednesday 10/3

FESTIVAL MIAMI
   "Half Past Swing: Uptown Jazz." Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet to perform selections ranging from Big Band Swing to classical and original jazz compositions. $8-$25. 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-494 or music.miami.edu.

Friday 10/5

FESTIVAL MIAMI
   "Opera Electronica." The UM Chorale, conductor Jo-Michael Scheibe and the Bergonzi String Quartet join forces for two premieres by Eric Whitacre. Soprano Hila Plitmann joins the chorale in selections from the first serious opera to combine classical music and dance electronica with an original libretto by David Norona. $8-$25. 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-494 or music.miami.edu.

Saturday 10/6

STREET FAIR & CONCERT
   Part of the Ife-Ile Afro-Cuban Festival. With entertainment, food, arts & crafts. Noon-6 p.m. Streets, M-DCC Wolfson, 300 NE Second Ave. Details: (305) 237-3417.
FESTIVAL MIAMI
   "New Music for Jazz Orchestra: Maria Schneider." UM Concert Jazz Band and director Whit Sidener to perform world premiere of a new jazz orchestral with textures unique to the typical big band sound by guest composer and conductor. $8-$25. 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-494 or music.miami.edu.
MIAMI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
   Pop concert. Featuring Angel Romero as soloist. $15-$35. 8 p.m. Wertheim Performing Arts Center, FIU University Park Campus, 1700 SW 107th Ave. Details: (305) 275-5666.

Sunday 10/7

FESTIVAL MIAMI
   "Hello Jerry! A Musical Tribute to Jerry Herman." Revue of American musical theater show tunes composed and performed by Jerry Herman. Includes songs from Mame, Hello Dolly! etc. Cast of Broadway veterans includes Jason Graae, Karen Morrow, Paige O'Hara and Don Pippin. Presented in association with the American Society of Composers Authors & Publishers. $8-$25. 6 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-494 or music.miami.edu.
MIAMI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
   Pop concert. Featuring Angel Romero as soloist. $15-$35. 8 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 275-5666.


   

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