Week of April 24, 2003    
Trade conference to cost $11 million, but Miami relishes chance to shine
Miami's Dupont Plaza due for demolition: New construction months away
Boat builder Mako Marine leaving South Florida for North Carolina
State's funding of infrastructure vital to retaining SouthCom
$14 million Miami parking refund still tied up in courts
State's trade with South America appears on rebound from miserable 2002
South Florida exporters are being pressured on several fronts

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ART

Thursday 4/24

STUDENT EXHIBIT
   Miami-Dade Community College hosts its 2003 Student Exhibition, curated by Juan Martinez, professor of art history at Florida International University. Through May 16 in the Centre Gallery, 3rd floor and Frances Wolfson Gallery, 5th floor-Wolfson Campus, Building 1, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Details: (305) 237-3696.
DEBONIS MEET & GREET
   Coral Gables International Art Center hosts a meet and greet with Argentine artist Alejandro Debonis, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Gables location, 70 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 567-1750.

Friday 4/25

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
   The Department of Fine Arts of Barry University will host a group exhibit, "Paris, photographs," 6:30 p.m. at the Alliance Francaise, 1414 Coral Way, Miami. Free. Details: (305) 859-8760.
VISUAL POETICS
   Miami Art Museum hosts "Visual Poetics: Art and the World" through Nov. 16, featuring 50 works by an international roster of artists, focusing on the interaction of words and image. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-3000.

Saturday 4/26

FILM POSTER EXHIBIT
   "Close Up in Black: African American Film Poster" recounts the story of black film history through the graphic art of the American movie poster. The exhibition pays homage to the performers, writers, designers, directors and producers who struggle to make their statement on film. The exhibition of 75 posters runs through July 17. The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 535-2622.
TEEN DAY 2003
   The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts "Teen Day 2003: East/West Fusion Fest" 1-4 p.m., featuring art and poetry workshops, music and dance performances and martial arts and cooking demonstrations. MOCA, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Free. Details: (305) 893-6211.
ARTIST INTRODUCTION
   Adamar Fine Arts hosts an opening-night reception introducing new gallery artists for the current season Sally Bennett, Kelio and Marlene Rose. 7-10 p.m. Adamar Fine Arts, 177 NE 39th St., Miami Design District. Exhibit runs through May 31. Details: (305) 576-1355.
ART ADVENTURES
   Lowe Art Museum hosts a tour designed to introduce families (children and adults) to its temporary and permanent collection, including artists such as Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Paul Sierra and Miriam Schapiro. 2 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Free with museum admission: $5 adults; $3 seniors and students, free for members. Details: (305) 284-3603.
STORYBOARDING & COMIC BOOK ART
   Artist Beatriz Monteavaro teaches students how to create their own animated universe. Sessions will cover such topics as figure drawing, perspective, use of light and shading, and composition and movement. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Class $30 ($110 for a 4-class series) for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City of North Miami employees; $35 ($130 for a 4-class series) for non-members. Details: (305) 893-6211.

Sunday 4/27

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS
   College instructor and photographer Paul Merluzzo teaches photographers of all skill levels how to improve their photos and shoot like a pro. Topics include composition, portraiture, still life and landscape photography. 1-3 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Class $30 ($110 for a 4-class series) for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City of North Miami employees; $35 ($130 for a 4-class series) for non-members. Details: (305) 893-6211.

Monday 4/28

DESIGN SHOW
   Students from the University of Miami will showcase their art work, ranging from graphic design to ceramics, through May 9 in the Kresge Hall, University of Miami, 1210 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Reception will be held May 7, 5-7 p.m. Details: (305) 284-2542.

Tuesday 4/29

FABRIC PAINTING
   Artist Esther Meisels teaches Asian techniques for decorating fabric, including painting on silk, tie-dying, batik and fabric collage. 1-3 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Class $30 ($110 for a 4-class series) for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City of North Miami employees; $35 ($130 for a 4-class series) for non-members. Details: (305) 893-6211.

Wednesday 4/30

BEAD/JEWELRY MAKING
   Art educator and artist Betsey Bystock teaches the art of beadwork and beaded jewelry design. Appropriate for novices to advanced beaders. 10 a.m.-noon at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Class $30 ($110 for a 4-class series) for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City of North Miami employees; $35 ($130 for a 4-class series) for non-members. Details: (305) 893-6211.

ONGOING

COLLAGE EXHIBIT
   Collage artist Hannelore Baron presents "Hannelore Baron: Works from 1969-1987" through June 15. Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7530.
YELLOW VS. YELLOW
   New works by Rocky Bridges and Gail Mitchell will be on display through May 25. ArtCenter/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Opening reception 7-11 p.m. Details: (305) 674-8278.
BFA EXHIBIT
   The University of Miami will host an art exhibit featuring graphic design, painting and illustration through April 25. Wesley Foundation, Kresge Hall, University of Miami, 1210 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3606.
SURREALISM
   Fernando Daza will display his surrealist paintings "Physical Anatomy of a Spanish-American County" and "Manhattan Reborn" through April 30. Brickell Building Square, 801 Brickell Ave., Miami. Details: (305) 858-9205.
DEMIS
   Cernuda Arte presents "Everything for Love," a solo exhibit of more than 20 recent works by Cuban American artist Demi, through May 17. Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 461-1050.
HAITIAN ARTIST SHOW
   Works by Haitian artists Andres Rodriguez and Rara Kuyu will be on display through the end of May at North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132 St., North Miami. Details: (305) 891-5535.
GALLERY EXHIBIT
   Brian Reedy's "Grey Planet" will be on display through May 17. The Dorsch Gallery, 151 NW 24 St., Miami. Details: (305) 576-1278.
ABSTRACT EXHIBIT
   "Abstract Miami," curated by Franklin Einspruch, will be on display through May 17. The Dorsch Gallery, 151 NW 24 St., Miami. Details: (305) 576-1278.
PAINTING EXHIBIT
   Matt Lamb's new paintings, "Evolution of a Vision," will be on display through April 30. Virginia Miller Galleries, 169 Madeira Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 444-4493.
SOLO EXHIBIT
   Spanish painter Miguel Zapata's multimedia bas-relief structures will be on display through April 28 at The Americas Collection, 2440 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-5578.
GALLERY EXHIBIT
   "Everything for Love," solo exhibit of more than 20 recent works by Cuban American artist Demi. Also on La Barbacoa (2nd floor): Demis of yesteryears, selected works by Arturo Rodrigues and group show of gallery artists through May 17. Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 461-1050.
PAINTING EXHIBIT
   "Transmigration: Paintings of a Tibetan Artist," works by Karma Phuntsok, will be on display through April 26. Dharma Studio, 3170 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 461-1777.
KUSAMA EXHIBIT
   Florida's first exhibition devoted to the work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Kusama's work ranges from painted canvases to painted bodies. Exhibit on view through May. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7530.
BASS EXHIBIT
   "Treasures from the Collection of the Bass Museum of Art," an overview of European paintings, sculpture and textiles from the Renaissance to the present. Signature works from the collections include paintings by Botticelli, Peter Paul Rubens, Ferdinand Bol and Jacob Jordaens. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7530.
ART EXHIBIT
   Frankenthaler's "Paintings on Paper (1949-2002)" will be on display through June 8 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Details: (305) 893-6211.
ONE-MAN SHOW
   European artist Djawid Borower's "Poems and Faces" will be on display through April 26 at Adamar Fine Arts, 177 NE 39 St., Miami. Details: (305) 576-1355.
DUO EXHIBIT
   "New Work: Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt," Miami-based architect/artist team, will be on display through June 22 at Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free for MAM members; non-members $10. Details: (305) 375-3000.
WWII EXHIBIT
   A tribute to the heroic contributions Floridians made during World War II will be on display through June 1. Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W. Flagler St., Downtown Miami. $5 adults; $2 children (6-12); free for members. Details: (305) 375-1492.
ART EXHIBIT
   "It Came from Studio Floor," by Houston artist Trenton Doyle Hancock, will be on display through June 8 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Details: (305) 893-6211.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
   Works by Robert Flynn, "Elements: Selections from 1992-2002," will be on display through May 7 at The Cultural Resource Center, Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-4634.
BRONZE EXHIBIT
   Sculptor Manuel Carbonell's "Works on Bronze" will be on display Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Brickell Townhouse, Main Floor, 2451 Brickell Ave., Miami. Exhibit runs through April 30. Details: (305) 858-6776.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
   The Limelight Theatre's current photography exhibit of photographers Kenneth Barrett and Michael LeGrand has been extended through April 26. On view Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Details: (904) 825-1164.


   

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