Week of October 5, 2006    
New Orleans launches agency modeled after Beacon Council
Big-box retail center planned for Omni area
County told tolls could help pay for tunnel construction
County guarantees zoo would get revenues from entertainment complex
Miami eases vote requirements for zoning issues
New plants could ward off water shortage, county officials say
Beacon Council celebrates year's successes at annual meeting

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ART

Thursday 10/5

JEWISH HISTORY
   The Mosaic: Jewish Life in Florida exhibit features more than 500 artifacts and photographs, films and a timeline wall of Jewish history in Florida. Various times at Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Free for members, children younger than 6 and on Saturdays. Details: (305) 672-5044 or www.jewishmuseum.com.
HUMAN RIGHTS EXHIBIT
   Centro Cultural Español features an exhibition of posters and films related to cultural and human-rights issues. Through Oct. 13. Various times at 800 Douglas Rd., Suite 170, Coral Gables. Free. Details: (305) 448-9677 or www.ccemiami.org.
MULTI-ART EXHIBIT
   The Bakehouse Art Complex hosts an opening reception for the Get to Know Us! All Members Show art exhibition. Through Oct. 14. Noon-5 p.m. at 561 NW Second St., Miami. Free. Details: (305) 576-2828.
NEW EXHIBIT
   ArtCenter/South Florida presents the Episode exhibition featuring video and mixed-media artworks from international artists. 7-10 p.m. at 800 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Through Oct. 15. Details: (305) 674-8278.
NEW EXHIBIT
   Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts showcases the Open House exhibit featuring photographs and an installation by José Bechara. Through Oct. 28. 7:30-9 p.m. at 2043 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Free. Details: (305) 576-1804.
NEW EXHIBIT
   The Ketubah Art Exhibition features modern artworks and interpretations of Jewish marriage contracts. Through Oct. 29. Various times at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th St., Miami. Free. Details: (305) 573-5900.
MIAMI IN TRANSITION
   Miami in Transition exhibition features more than 50 artworks from 21 local artists. The exhibition highlights the artists' reactions to the destruction and construction of buildings in Miami. Artists share the loss of Miami's historic sites while others focus on the city's future. Through Oct. 29. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1725.
HOLSTAD EXHIBIT
   The Museum of Contemporary Art features artworks by Christian Holstad. Through Nov. 5. Various times at Goldman Warehouse, 404 NW 26th St., Miami. Free. Details: (305) 893-6211.
MULTI-ART EXHIBIT
   Miami Art Central features Video: An Art, a History, 1965-2005. Taken from the archives of the Centre Pompidou museum in Paris, France, the exhibition also features sculptures and multimedia works by various artists from around the globe. Through Dec. 10. 7-10 p.m. at 5960 SW 57th Ave., South Miami. Free on Sundays. Details: (305) 455-3333 or www.miamiartcentral.org.
BONIM EXHIBIT
   Jewish Museum of Florida showcases the Bonim exhibition, which features the history of Jewish developers and their influence in Florida. Through March 11. Various times at 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Free on Saturdays. Details: (305) 672-5044.

Thursday 10/5

ART RECEPTION
   In celebration of Hispanic Women in the Arts, there will be an opening reception for the photo exhibit by Asela Torres. 7-9 p.m. at The Roxcy O'Neal Bolton Women's History Gallery at the Women's Park, 10251 W. Flagler St. Free. Details: (305) 480-1717.
NEW EXHIBIT
   The Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation features the Grants Program exhibition featuring artworks by 10 artists. Conversations with artists at 7 p.m. 1018 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Exhibition through Nov. 12. Details: (305) 455-3380.

Saturday 10/7

FAMILY EVENT
   Historical Museum of Southern Florida hosts Family Fun Days. Every Saturday through Dec. 3. 1-3 p.m. at 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. Details: (305) 375-1492.

Wednesday 10/11

ART TALK
   Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum presents art talk with artists from A Room of One's Own exhibit. 7 p.m. at University Park Campus, PC 110, 11200 SW 8th St., Tamiami. Free. Details: (305) 348-2890.

Friday 10/13

QUILT ART
   An opening reception for African-American Quilters exhibit. 7-9 p.m. at African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami. Free. Details: (305) 638-6771.


   

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