Life, architecture and art during the 20th and 21st centuries will be showcased at Miami Art Museum. The Modern Photographs: The Machine, The Body and The City collection features dozens of photographs donated by ex-curator Charles Cowles. The exhibition opens today (11/16). Various times at 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-3000 or miamiartmuseum.org. Haunting stills

Haunting images from Hollywood movies will be seen at Miami Art Museum's Video Gallery. Artist Matthias MŸller used sepia-toned film footages to create the ghostly images. The video exhibition begins Friday. Various times at 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-3000 or miamiartmuseum.org. Musical art

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens presents the opening of its contemporary-art projects with a musical installation. Experimental sound artist Gustavo Matamoros has created a surround-sound installation inspired by the pipe organ at Vizcaya. A microphone attached to a helium balloon was used to create recordings that will be projected throughout the museum. The exhibition opens today (11/6). Various times at 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $9-$12. Details: (305) 250-9133 or www.vizcayamuseum.org. Animal art

Sculptures and drawings of beasts will be featured at the Bestiario exhibition. Friday's opening reception features artworks by Lucia Ballester. 7 p.m. at Nuez Art Gallery, 1648 SW Eighth St., Miami. Free. Details: (305) 631-2772. SPECIAL EVENT
Harvest festival

Historical Museum of Southern Florida presents the 30th annual Harvest Festival. The two-day event features historical re-enactments, music, antique cars and activities for children. Saturday and Sunday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fair Expo Center, 10901 Coral Way, Miami. Free ages 5 and under; $2-$6 others. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.hmsf.org. ELSEWHERE
Children's ballet

Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents "Coppelia," a ballet for children. Saturday and Sunday. Various times at Amaturo Theater, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $20. Details: (954) 462-0222.

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