Week of January 3, 2002    
Miami supports plan to narrow Biscayne Blvd. near port
IT group maintains its goals to strengthen regionalismt
Miami Beach tourism effort moves full steam ahead
Perfoming arts center to have $690 million impact, study forecasts
Tech firm ClientSoft consolidates New York operations in Miami
Developer to offer office condos in northern Gables project
Fisher Island developer tries again to build 3 more condos

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ART

Thursday 1/3

EXHIBIT OPENING
   B&W photos by Vickie Suarez. 7 p.m. Wallflower Gallery, 10 NE Third St. Details: (305) 579-0069.

Friday 1/4

ART MIAMI
   Now in its 12th year, organizers say more than 100 international exhibitors are taking park, including more than 50 new entries. Noon-8 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: art-miami.com.

Saturday 1/5

LAS OLAS ART FAIR
   In 14th year. More than 300 artists participate. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Las Olas Boulevard from Southeast Sixth to 11th avenues, Fort Lauderdale. Details: (954) 472-3755.
ART ADVENTURES
   "The Five Senses" Expanding the Universe." Explore art that tempts the five senses through tour of permanent collections. 2-3 p.m. $5; free for members. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3603.
ART MIAMI
   Featuring more than 100 international exhibitors. Noon-8 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: art-miami.com.
EXHIBIT OPENING
   "East Meets West: Contemporary Installations by Three." Through Jan. 31. Opening reception from 7:30-10 p.m. Diaspora Vibe Gallery, Bakehouse Art Complex. 561 NW 32nd St. Details: (305) 759-1110.

Sunday 1/6

ART MIAMI
   Featuring more than 100 international exhibitors. Third day. Noon-8 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: art-miami.com.
ART SHOW
   Presented by the Miami Art League. $6. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 9709 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores. Details: Bob Cohn, (305) 864-1755.
LAS OLAS ART FAIR
   Second day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Las Olas Boulevard from Southeast Sixth to 11th avenues, Fort Lauderdale. Details: (954) 472-3755.
ART ADVENTURES
   "The Five Senses" Expanding the Universe." Explore art that tempts the five senses through tour of permanent collections. 2-3 p.m. $5; free for members. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3603.

Monday 1/7

ART MIAMI
   Fourth day. Noon-8 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: art-miami.com.

Tuesday 1/8

ART MIAMI
   Final day. Noon-6 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: art-miami.com.

Wednesday 1/9

LECTURE
   Wednesday After Hours. "Latino Art in Miami." Speaker: Carol Damian, professor and department chairman, FIU art & art history. Held in conjunction with the exhibit "Arte Latino: Treasures from the Smithsonian American Art Museum," 7:30 p.m. Art Museum at FIU, PC 110, University Park Campus, Southwest Eighth Street and 107th Avenue. Details: (305) 348-2890.

Thursday 1/10

2ND THURSDAY
   Featuring music, exhibits, dance rehearsals, children's events, theater and film. Selected performances are highlighted throughout calendar. 6-9 p.m. Presented by the city's Cultural Arts Council & Arts Trust at venues throughout Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7500.

Friday 1/11

EXHIBIT OPENING
   "Book of Hours." Recent works by Gustavo Acosta. Through Feb. 22. Opening reception from 7-10 p.m. Elite Fine Art, 3140 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 448-3800.
EXHIBIT RECEPTION
   "Gyotaku of the Hari Trips: The Hermeneutic Triangle." Paintings, drawings, installations and video by Frank Leon. 7-10 p.m. Virginia Miller Galleries, ArtSpace, 169 Madeira Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 444-4493.

Saturday 1/12

ART EXPO
   ArtExpo South Miami 2002. Fine arts & crafts, concerts, culinary display, youth activities, showcase by New World School of the Arts. Presented by the Cultural Affairs Council of South Miami. Organizers endorse arriving by Metrorail. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunset Drive at US 1, South Miami. Details: (305) 666-7469.
AN AFFAIR OF THE ARTS
   "The American Dream." Performance gala to benefit the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts featuring the 2002 arts recognition and talent search finalists. $500 & $1,000. 6 p.m. champagne reception, 6:30 performance in the Florida ballroom and 7:30 silent auctions & cocktails. Dinner and dancing at 8:30 p.m. International Ballroom, Renaissance Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Details: Clare Keane Beanchs, (305) 377-1140.
ART ADVENTURES
   "The Five Senses" Expanding the Universe." Explore art that tempts the five senses through tour of permanent collections. 2-3 p.m. $5; free for members. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3603.
ART TALK
   Lecture on "Inside/Out" by Roy Lichtenstein. Speaker: Bonnie Clearwater, exhibit curator and museum director. 2 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Details: (305) 893-6211.
EXHIBIT OPENING
   "Clean Punch." Works by Ana Patricia Palacios. Through Feb 16. Casas Riegner, 21 NE 39th St. Details: (305) 573-8242.

Sunday 1/13

ART EXPO
   ArtExpo South Miami 2002. Fine arts & crafts, concerts, culinary display, youth activities, showcase by New World School of the Arts. Presented by the Cultural Affairs Council of South Miami. Organizers endorse arriving by Metrorail. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunset Drive at US 1, South Miami. Details: (305) 666-7469.
LECTURE
   "Abstract Sculpture, Making Songs." Speaker: Michael Lasser. 2-3 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.
SECOND SUNDAYS
   "Elements of Art in the Contemporary Collection." 2-4 p.m. Adult tour, "Making Sculpture, Making Songs: Abstract Sculpture & Popular Songs" from 2-3 p.m. $5; free for members. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3603.


   

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