Week of January 27, 2005    
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ART

Thursday 1/27

LIGHT AND ATMOSPHERE
   Miami Art Museum presents Light and Atmosphere, an exhibit representing artists' perception of light and air. Presentations include painting, photography, video, sculpture and installations. Through Sunday at the Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. $3-$5. Details: (305) 375-3000 or www.miamiartmuseum.org.
AFRICA/A HARVEST OF QUIET EYES
   The University of Miami presents an exhibition celebrating African culture. Artists include photographer Alison Williams and three other women who will give a lecture series to coincide with their exhibit. Reception 7 p.m.; exhibition through Feb. 12 at The New Gallery, Wesley Foundation Building, University of Miami, 1210 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. Details: Kerry Stuart Coppin, (305) 284-6966 or kcoppin@mail.as.miami.edu.

ONGOING

ART IN THE AFTERNOON
   The Homestead Art Club hosts Art in the Afternoon, an afternoon for the public to view artists at work, see demonstrations by painters, culinary creators and others, share a potluck meal and meet the artists. Every third Saturday at Studio 100, 250 E Palm Drive, Florida City. Details: (786) 243-0447.

ART MUSEUMS

Thursday 1/27

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
   Barry University's fine-arts department presents an exhibit of student photography showcasing seniors Asha Fuller, Natalie Martinez and Nick Vitti. Each will present a unique photographic outlook. Through Feb. 3 at Barry University's Gallery of Fine Art Library, 11300 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores. Free. Details: (305) 899-3420.
'IDEAS OF TIME'
   The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum presents the work of Arizona photographer Mark Klett. The exhibit, Ideas About Time, is a representation of the changing environment. Through March 13 at the Frost Museum, Charles Perry Bldg., PC110, SW 107th Ave. and Eighth Street, Florida International University, University Park Campus. Details: (305) 348-2890 or www.frostmuseum.org.

Sunday 1/30

RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ART
The Lowe Art Museum will feature the Samuel H. Kress Collection of Renaissance and Baroque Art. 2-3 p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. $5 adults; $3 senior citizens and students; free for museum members, children under 12 and university community. Details: www.lowemuseums.org. SCHOLASTIC ART
   Miami Art Museum will host the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition. The annual exhibition presents works by county students as part of the regional and national Scholastic Art Awards competition. Award-wining works are sent to the national program in New York. Reception 2-4 p.m. and awards ceremony 3 p.m. Jan. 30. Exhibition Sunday through Feb. 20 at Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-3000 or www.miamiartmuseum.org.

Thursday 2/3

GALLERY NIGHT
   The University of Miami presents Gallery Night, where The Lowe Art Museum will offer Haitian food and drinks while featuring the Bonne Anne 200 Zan exhibit and The New Gallery will feature Africa/A Harvest of Quiet Eyes exhibit. 7 p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables, and the New Gallery, 1210 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Free. Details: (305)284-3535 or (305) 284-2792.

Saturday 2/5

CLASSIC POSTERS
   The Lowe Art Museum hosts the first public showing of the Wine Spectator Collection of vintage posters created during France's Belle Epoque in the 1890s. Featuring artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Villon, Bonnard, Steinlen, Mucha and Cheret. Through April 3 at the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. $5 adults; $3 senior citizens and students; free for museum members, children under 12 and university community. Details: (305)284-3535 or www.lowemuseums.org.
MIAMI ART MUSEUM
   Every Sunday, the Miami Art Museum offers free admission and guided tours at 2 p.m. The third Thursday of each month, the museum holds a happy hour with live music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 5-8:30 p.m. at Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Members free; others $5. Details: www.miamiartmuseum.com.
   


   

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