Week of May 1, 2003    
University of Miami medical school to build research center in hospital area
DHL Airways gets $60,000 tax incentive to move headquarters to Miami
Mexican developer close to buying landmark hotel in downtown Miami
Downgrade in aviation bonds won't affect Miami airport operations
Buffman shifts proposal for aqua theater from Miami Arena to Knight Center
Miami looking to other cities' experience with older, underused arenas
Miami-Dade mass transit riders to get shorter wait times, 24-hour service

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ART

Thursday 5/1

DUAL EXHIBIT
   Daniel Azoulay Gallery presents "Emergency Tension," the combined work of two artists, Renata Poljak and Dominique Figarella, through May 26. Daniel Azoulay Gallery, 3900-A NE First Ave., Miami. Details: (305) 576-1977.

Saturday 5/3

ART TALK
   The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts an art talk by Bonnie Clearwater on Helen Frankenthaler. 2 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Details: (305) 893-6211.
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., Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Class $30 ($110 for a four-class series) for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City of North Miami employees; $35 ($130 for a four-class series) for non-members. Details: (305) 893-6211.

Sunday 5/4

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 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.

Tuesday 5/6

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 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.

ONGOING

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. Details: (305) 284-2542.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.


   

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