Week of December 7, 2006   
Congress stymies SouthCom headquarters project
Miami-Dade College downtown tract draws interest
County misspending costing it new HUD funding for social service programs
Italian trade delegation gives Miami favorable review
Hines buys Doral Corporate Center for $55.75 million
Experts say first step in fixing Miami-Dade road woes is recognizing there's a problem
Federal transportation official urges local public-private transportation effort

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ART
Scope art fair
   Nearly 100 art galleries from around the globe will showcase installations, video and photography at the Scope Miami Art Fair. The event includes food and entertainment. Today, (12/7). 8-11 p.m. at Roberto Clemente Park, 101 NW 34th St., Miami. Part of the proceeds benefit the Gen Art Foundation. $10-$20.
   Details: (305) 695-8200 or www.genart.org.
Breakfast at the Bakehouse
   The Bakehouse Art Complex hosts Breakfast at the Bakehouse. The event includes a free breakfast, music and the Winter Juried Art Show. Saturday. 9 a.m.-noon at 561 NW 32nd St., Miami. Free.
   Details: (305) 576-2828 or www.bakehouseartcomplex.org.
Opening reception
   Pictorials of models posed as deities will be showcased at the Cut-Out Army exhibition by Carlos Betancourt. Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts will host a reception for the photography exhibition Saturday. 7-midnight at La Communidad Warehouses, 175 NW 22nd St., Miami. Free.
   Details: (305) 576-1804.
Opening reception
   Photographs and new-media works by Leon Ferrari and Oscar Bony will be featured at PanAmerican ArtProjects. Saturday. 6-9 p.m. at 2450 NW 2nd Ave., Miami.
   Details: (305) 576-2400 or www.panamericanart.com.
BOOKS
Beach tales
   Author and journalist Joann Biondi will discuss how she interviewed hundreds of residents for her new book, "Miami Beach Memories." Today (12/7). 7:30 p.m. at Books & Books, Bal Harbour, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Free.
   Details: (305) 864-4241.
"Miami Noir'
   Hear stories from various neighborhoods in Miami-Dade County from an editor and writers of "Miami Noir." Friday. 8 p.m. at 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Free.
   Details: (305) 442-4408.
CHILDREN
A children's play
   Scenes from "The Goonies" pop up in the play "Pluft, The Little Ghost." Watch how a group of friends go on an adventure, fight a bandit and find treasure. Saturday and Sunday. Various times at The PlayGround Theatre at Shores Performing Arts Theater, 9806 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores. $15.
   Details: (305) 751-9550.
DANCE
"The Nutcracker'
   Ballet Etudes Company of South Florida will perform "The Nutcracker" along with an orchestra. Saturday through Sunday. Various times at Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $20-$100.
   Details: (305) 827-1345.
FILM
Artistic films
   In celebration of Art Basel, Miami Beach Cinematheque features the Giving Visibility film series. The series features films, videos and a reception. Friday-Sunday. RSVP required.
   Details: (305) 673-4567.
   SPECIAL EVENT
Chihuly at Fairchild
   Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will showcase multicolored blown-glass art by Dale Chihuly and sculptures from other artists Saturday. Free for members and children 5 and younger; $10-$20 others.
   Details: (305) 667-1651.
   

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