Week of May 5, 2005   
Brazil will open center at Miami Free Zone
Hotel construction rebounds, report says
Former aviation director Gittens hired by consulting firm
Bowling alley to open on South Beach
Ignoring new wage law could be costly for businesses
Miami approves $900,000 grant for downtown master plan
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MUSIC

Thursday 5/5

NESTOR TORRES
   Jazz flautist and Latin Grammy Award winner Nestor Torres will perform songs from his latest release, "Sin Palabras." 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Jazziz Bistro, 5751 Seminole Way, Fort Lauderdale. $32-$36. Details: (954) 583-8335 or www.instantseats.com.
THE JERUSALEM QUARTET
   Friends of Chamber Music of Miami present an evening with The Jerusalem Quartet. 8 p.m. at the Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables. $30-$275. Details: (305) 372-2975 or www.miamichambermusic.org
A MUSICAL MEMORIAL
   In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II and the liberation of the concentration camps, the Renaissance Chamber Orchestra performs A concert in memory of the Holocaust. 8 p.m. at the Norma and William Horvitz Auditorium, Museum of Art, 1 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. $25-$35. Details: (954) 525-5500, Ext. 239.

Friday 5/6

THE HUMAN ORCHESTRA
   Kenny Muhammad uses his body to create an array of sounds and musical beats. At the Lincoln Theater, 541 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 576-4350 or www.miamilightproject.com.

Saturday 5/7

SEASON FINALE
   The New World Symphony brings its season to a close with principal guest conductor Alasdair Neale and pianist Jonathan Bliss. Repertoire to include Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor and John Adams' Harmonielehre. Through May 8. 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Theater, 541 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. $29-$69. Details: (305) 673-3331 or www.nws.org.
EVENING WITH MOZART AND VERDI
   The last concert in the three-concert series features pianist and artistic director Paul Posnak with the Amernet String Quartet. Guests are invited to meet the artists at an after-concert reception in the atrium. 7:30 p.m. at St. Martha's Church, 9301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. $10. Details: (305) 751-0005 or mmendez@evclay.com.

Sunday 5/8

GRAND OPERA YOUNG ARTISTS
   Arts at St. Johns presents Florida Grand Opera young artists Kate Mangiameli, mezzo, David Crawford, bass, and Scott Gilmore, piano. 2 p.m. at St. John's Church, 4760 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 613-2325 or artsatstjohns@bellsouth.net.
GOSPEL CONCERT
   Grammy winner Shirley Caesar and the Caesar Singers celebrate Mother's Day with a gospel concert. 6 p.m. at the Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Details: www.browardcenter.org.

Wednesday 5/11

IVAN LINS
   Singer/composer Ivan Lins performs his blend of samba, bossa nova and romantic pop in English and Portuguese accompanied by guitarist Leonardo Amuedo. 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $29.50-$39.50. Details: (954) 462-0222 or lpotenze@browardcenter.org.

Thursday 5/12

'SCRATCH & BURN'
   This dance and theater work combines ancient Zulu, Maori and Butuh rituals and movements with hip-hop and urban street combat. May 14 performance followed by Q&A with dancers. Through May 15, 8 p.m. at the Byron Carlyle Theater, 500 71 St., Miami Beach. $20. Details: www.miamilightproject.com.

Friday 5/13

DISCOVERY SERIES
   The Lincoln Theater hosts a series of performances and lectures from the Piano Festival featuring artists such as Alexander Gavrylyuk, Conrad Tao and Bill Charlap. Through May 22. 8:15 p.m. at Lincoln Theater, 555 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. $15- $50. Details: (305) 935-5115 or info@miamipianofest.com.

Saturday 5/14

   SALSA LIVE
   Featuring artists Don Omar, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Oscar de Leon, Fulanita and Mochy y Alexandra. 8 p.m. at Miami Arena, 701 Arena Blvd., Miami. $41.90- $51.90. Details: (305) 530-4400 or www.miamiarena.com.
   
   


   

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