Week of April 10, 2003    
National shopping center operator to buy into Miami's 56-acre Buena Vista development
Shell Oil to centralize Latin American operations in Miami
Premier Community Bank shifting headquarters from Fort Lauderdale to Miami
Fortune and Swire team up on Brickell's 48-story Jade tower
Business organizations struggle to reap fewer membership funds
Survey to analyze economic impacts of Homeland Security on Miami-Dade businesses
US to needs to promote single site to win free trade area headquarters, ambassador says

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ART

Thursday 4/10

OCEANIC PERFORMANCE
   Artist Sherry Gache explores the unlimited possibilities of communication in a question-and-answer session between a blind person and a deaf person as the conversation transforms into the form of performance. 7 p.m. Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7530.
WINNING ART EXHIBIT
   ArtCenter/South Florida will host a drawing/party for its "Winning Art" raffle/exhibit from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ArtCenter South Florida, 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Raffle tickets $10. Details: (305) 674-8278.

Friday 4/11

ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION & RECEPTION
   Th Bakehouse Art Complex hosts its 17th Anniversary Exhibition with Senior Curator, Peter Boswell, featuring a dedication ceremony for the new Wall of Donors at 8 p.m. The Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32 St., Miami. Opening reception 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Music and light refreshments. Details: (305) 576-2828.

Saturday 4/12

ART ADVENTURES
   Lowe Art Museum hosts a tour designed to introduce families (children and adults) to its temporary and permanent collection, including artists such as Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Paul Sierra and Miriam Schapiro. 2 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Free with museum admission: $5 adults; $3 seniors and students; free for members. Details: (305) 284-3603.
STORYBOARDING & COMIC BOOK ART
   Artist Beatriz Monteavaro teaches students how to create their own animated universe. Sessions will cover such topics as figure drawing, perspective, use of light and shading, and composition and movement. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Class $30 ($110 for a 4-class series) for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City of North Miami employees; $35 ($130 for a 4-class series) for non-members.

Sunday 4/13

SECOND SUNDAYS
   "Kids Day" provides special programs for children 7-12, highlighting their permanent collections and traveling exhibitions. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Free for members; $5 for non-members. Details: (305) 284-3603.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS
   College instructor and photographer, Paul Merluzzo teaches photographers of all skill levels how to improve their photos and shoot like a pro. Topics include composition, portraiture, still life and landscape photography. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Class $30 ($110 for a 4-class series) for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City of North Miami employees; $35 ($130 for a 4-class series) for non-members.

Wednesday 4/16

BEAD/JEWELRY MAKING
   Art educator and artist, Betsey Bystock teaches students the art of beadwork and beaded jewelry design. Appropriate for novices to advanced beaders. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Class $30 ($110 for a 4-class series) for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City of North Miami employees; $35 ($130 for a 4-class series) for non-members. Details: (305) 893-6211.

Thursday 4/17

MAM HAPPY HOUR
   Happy hour with an artful twist. Enjoy guest DJs, a martini lounge and a plethora of things to do, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Miami Art Museum, 1010 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free for members; $5 for non-members. Details: (305) 375-3000.

Saturday 4/19

ART ADVENTURES
   Lowe Art Museum hosts a tour designed to introduce families (children and adults) to its temporary and permanent collection, including artists such as Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Paul Sierra and Miriam Schapiro. 2 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Free with museum admission: $5 adults; $3 seniors and students; free for members. Details: (305) 284-3603.
STORYBOARDING & COMIC BOOK ART
   Artist Beatriz Monteavaro teaches students how to create their own animated universe. Sessions will cover such topics as figure drawing, perspective, use of light and shading, and composition and movement. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Class $30 ($110 for a 4-class series) for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City of North Miami employees; $35 ($130 for a 4-class series) for non-members. Details: (305) 893-6211.
COLLAGE EXHIBIT
   Collage artist, Hannelore Baron presents "Hannelore Baron: Works from 1969-1987," through June 15. Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7530.

Sunday 4/20

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS
   College instructor and photographer, Paul Merluzzo teaches photographers of all skill levels how to improve their photos and shoot like a pro. Topics include composition, portraiture, still life and landscape photography. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Class $30 ($110 for a 4-class series) for MOCA members, North Miami residents and City of North Miami employees; $35 ($130 for a 4-class series) for non-members. Details: (305) 893-6211.

ONGOING

DEMIS
   Cernuda Arte presents "Everything for Love," a solo exhibit of more than 20 recent works by Cuban-American artist Demi, through May 17. Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 461-1050.
HAITIAN ARTIST SHOW
   Works by Haitian artist, Andres Rodriguez and Rara Kuyu will be on display through the end of May throughout the North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132 St., North Miami. Details: (305) 891-5535.
GALLERY EXHIBIT
   Brian Reedy's "Grey Planet" will be on display through May 17. The Dorsch Gallery, 151 NW 24 St., Miami. Details: (305) 576-1278.
ABSTRACT EXHIBIT
    "Abstract Miami," curated by Franklin Einspruch, will be on display through May 17. The Dorsch Gallery, 151 NW 24 St., Miami. Details: (305) 576-1278.
PAINTING EXHIBIT
   Matt Lamb's new paintings, "Evolution of a Vision," will be on display through April 30. Virginia Miller Galleries, 169 Madeira Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 444-4493.
SOLO EXHIBIT
   Spanish painter, Miguel Zapata's multi media bas relief structures will be on display through April 28 at The Americas Collection, 2440 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-5578.
GALLERY EXHIBIT
   "Everything for Love," solo exhibit of more than 20 recent works by Cuban-American artist, Demi. Also on La Barbacoa (2nd floor): Demis of yesteryears, selected works by Arturo Rodrigues and group show of gallery artists through May 17. Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 461-1050.
PAINTING EXHIBIT
   "Transmigration: Paintings of a Tibetan Artist," works by Karma Phuntsok, will be on display through April 26. Dharma Studio, 3170 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 461-1777.
KUSAMA EXHIBIT
   Florida's first exhibition devoted to the work of Yayoi Kusama - Japan's best-known artist. Kusama's work ranges from painted canvases to painted bodies. Exhibit on view through May. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7530.
BASS EXHIBIT
   "Treasures from the Collection of the Bass Museum of Art," an overview of European paintings, sculpture and textiles from the Renaissance to the present. Signature works from the collections include paintings by Botticelli, Peter Paul Rubens, Ferdinand Bol and Jacob Jordaens. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7530.
ART EXHIBIT
   Frankenthaler's "Paintings on Paper (1949-2002)" will be on display through June 8 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Details: (305) 893-6211.
ONE-MAN SHOW
   European artist, Djawid Borower's "Poems and Faces" will be on display through April 26 at Adamar Fine Arts, 177 NE 39 St., Miami. Details: (305) 576-1355.
ART RAFFLE EXHIBIT
   ArtCenter South Florida will sponsor the Second Annual "Winning Art" raffle. The public will have a chance to win works in a variety of media including photography, sculpture, paintings and drawings by 39 different resident artists. Raffle pieces on display through April 13 at ArtCenter's gallery, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Raffle tickets $10. Details: (305) 674-8278.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
   "The Making of Miami Beach, 1933-1942: The Architecture of Lawrence Murray Dixon" on display through April 6 at the Bass Museum of Contemporary Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7530.
DUO EXHIBIT
   "New Work: Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt", Miami-based architect/artist team, will be on display through June 22 at Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free for MAM members; non-members $10. Details: (305) 375-3000.
WWII EXHIBIT
   A tribute to the heroic contributions Floridians made during World War II will be on display through June 1. Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W. Flagler St., Downtown Miami. $5 adults; $2 children (6-12); free for members. Details: (305) 375-1492.
ART EXHIBIT
   "It Came from Studio Floor", by Houston artist Trenton Doyle Hancock, will be on display through June 8 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. Details: (305) 893-6211.
DOG HOUSE EXHIBIT
   Westen Charles installation, "The Dog House" will be on display through April 4 at Miami-Dade Community College, Wolfson Galleries, Suite 1365, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Details: (305) 237-3696.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
   Works by Robert Flynn, "Elements: Selections from 1992-2002", will be on display through May 7 at The Cultural Resource Center, Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-4634.
SCULPTURE EXHIBIT
   "Icons" by Venezuelan sculptress, Clarisa Giannelli, will be on display through April 19 at the Portobello Ristorante, 2841 Coral Way, Miami. Details: (305) 445-0093.
BRONZE EXHIBIT
   Sculptor, Manuel Carbonell's, "Works on Bronze" will be on display Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Brickell Townhouse, Main Floor, 2451 Brickell Ave., Miami. Exhibit runs through April 30. Details: (305) 858-6776.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
   The Limelight Theatre's current photography exhibit of photographers, Kenneth Barrett and Michael LeGrand has been extended through April 26. On view Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Details: (904) 825-1164.
MIXED MEDIA
   Winning artwork in mixed media from ArtCenter/South Florida's 2nd Annual Resident Raffle will be on display through April 13 at ArtSouth, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Reception from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Drawing for raffle will be held April 10. Details: (305) 674-8278.


   

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