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LoweDown Happy Hour

Thursday, September 2 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The new school year gets underway with a new season of LoweDown Happy Hours at the Lowe Art Museum. This month's is a celebration of Asian Art, and LAM Director Brian Dursum will be on hand to lead a tour of the Asian Gallery. Register to win the new Aspects of Asian Art catalog and enjoy cocktails provided by Bacardi and Chinese food. On view at the Museum through October 31 is The Jaguar's Spots: Ancient Mesoamerican Art from the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami. Admission to September's LoweDown is free for Lowe members and $10 for non-members.

Lowe Art Museum on UM Campus
1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables
305-284-3535

Gables Gallery Night

Friday, September 3 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Join the fun every first Friday when Gables Gallery Night attracts collectors and young professionals to the art galleries, sidewalk tapas bars, fine restaurants and clubs in safe, comfortable downtown Coral Gables. Whisked between galleries aboard free air-conditioned minibus limousines or the city's quaint trolleys, thousands of visitors join local residents at Greater Miami's liveliest monthly event. Enjoy complementary refreshments, stroll through exhibitions of contemporary and modern Latin American, North American, and European art, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, works on paper and photography, along with art books, in a downtown area chock full of fascinating boutiques. Top off your evening in one of Coral Gables' celebrated dining spots - all within easy walking distance! Click to view participating member galleries.

Throughout the Coral Gables Business District
305-444-4493

	Musing @ Morgan’s
	Musing @ Morgan's is a weekly arts networking event hosted by Myra Wexler for SocialMiami.com at Morgan's Restaurant in the heart of the Wynwood Art District. These casual after-work gatherings have gained momentum this Summer. Small bites are provided, and wine and beer are half-price. Stop by any Wednesday beginning September 22 and see who's @ The Table. All are welcome.

Pajama Crawl and the 1.800-411 Pain Great Grove Bed Race

Saturday & Sunday, September 4 & 5

Imagine rolling a bed down an 1/8th mile drag strip on the streets of Coconut Grove - all in the name of charity! Competing teams of 5 (four pushers and one in-bed rider) race against the clock in the Great Grove Bed Race. The eight fastest bed teams then race head-to-head for the winning position. Prizes are awarded for theme, décor, and racing success. This fun, free community event is a fundraiser for the University of Miami Sleep Program and Alonzo Mourning Charities. Indy-Car champion Tony Kanaan will serve as Grand Marshall. Pit Row Parade down Commodore Plaza begins at 1 p.m., and the racing gets underway at 2. The Sunday races are preceded by the AM Charities Pajama Crawl, sponsored by Miller Light & Goldcoast Distributors, on Saturday night. Pajama Crawl registration is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and costs $25 which includes ten drink coupons for nine locations in the village of Coconut Grove with a bonus stop for coffee at the Bookstore in the Grove. Come comfy in your fuzzy slippers and pj's! And remember, drink responsibly. Email for more info. Photo by Mitchell Zachs.

The Grove Spot on Virginia Avenue (Crawl)
Commodore Plaza & Grand Avenue (Bed Race)
Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove Gallery Walk Saturday, September 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. Gallery hop in Miami’s original art district as the *Coconut Grove Gallery Walk* gets underway the first Saturday of every month. With its internationally recognized lush tropical environment, a picturesque view of Biscayne Bay and one of the largest tree canopies in Miami, it is no wonder that Coconut Grove is a popular area for strolling galleries and shops. The walk is free and open to the public with refreshments and live entertainment available at some participating galleries. Downtown Coconut Grove 305-461-5506

	Rising Icons
	Grey Goose Entertainment hosted an exclusive affair at the Bacardi corporate headquarters in Coral Gables to launch their second season of the acclaimed RISING ICONS, a television series recognizing eight artists currently taking the music scene by storm. The invitation-only concert featured Rising Icon, Laura Izibor, an Irish R&B singer, songwriter and producer whose sound is a merging of classic R&B and modern sensibility.

Labor Day Blues Picnic

Sunday, September 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy great food and musical entertainment featuring the Blackstar Blues Band at the Deering Estate’s Labor Day Blues Picnic. The main gate opens at 10 a.m., and entertainment begins at 11. Guided tours of the historic Richmond Cottage and grand Stone House will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The cost, including a picnic lunch provided by the Mango Café at the Fruit & Spice Park, is $30 for adults and $20 for kids. Choose from Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, or a Grilled Hot Dog, plus Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Garden Salad and Chips. Or bring your own picnic basket and pay admission fees of $15 for adults and $10 for kids.

Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 S.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami
305-235-1668, Ext. 233

Kick Off of 2010-11 Visual Arts Season Friday, September 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Exhibitions by Sinisa Kukec, Stephan Tugrul and Patrick DeCastro will open the season for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. The opening of the exhibitions Sinisa Kukec: And Yet Another Wayward Landscape, Stephan Tugrul: En Masse and Patrick DeCastro: Quand le Soleil Brille will be celebrated with a reception - free for Art & Culture Center members and $10 for non-members. Visit the Center Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults; $4 for students, seniors and children aged 4 to 13; and free for Center members. Free parking available. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood 954-921-3274

	FIU Scholarship Auction
	Florida International University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will launch their first FIU Hospitality Online Auction on September 3, 2010. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the school’s scholarship program, grants for students to attend industry conferences, and funding for student teaching assistantships.

Opening Reception for RUTA 2010

Friday, September 10 from 7 to 10 p.m.

The Bakehouse Art Complex will present an international juried exhibition to honor Mexico's Bicentennial of its independence from Spain in 1810. The exhibition features 100 artists from 18 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Macedonia, Mexico, Sultanate of Oman, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, USA and Venezuela. Join Mexican Ambassador in Miami Juan Miguel Gutierrez Tinoco for the inauguration of the exhibition and the opening reception in the Bakehouse's Audrey Love Gallery. The exhibition will be on view through October 1. In the Swenson Gallery see Miami Skyline Photographs by BAC resident artist, Cesar Barroso.

Bakehouse Art Complex
561 N.W. 32nd Street, Wynwood Art District
305-576-2828

Opening of Planetas de la Mente -

Friday, September 10 at 8 p.m.

Stop by Zu Galeria Fine Arts for the opening reception for Carmen Karin Aldrey's exhibit Planetas de la Mente, on view through October 1. Born in Cuba, Aldrey has lived in the US and Spain, where she has exhibited her work in various venues. When it comes to art, Karin is not just a talented artist, she is also a writer, a photographer, and web designer. Admission is free and open to the public.

Zu Galeria Fine Arts
2248 S.W. 8th Street, Miami
786-443-5872

Opening Reception for Valerie Hegarty

Saturday, September 11 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Locust Projects presents New York-based artist Valerie Hegarty's site-specific installation, Break-Through Miami. On view through October 16, Break-Through Miami transforms the 2,700 square foot exhibition space into a site where architecture and nature collide. Using paper-mache, photography and trompe l'oeil painting techniques, Hegarty creates the impression that the gallery walls have been stripped, revealing an old Miami building interior. The venue is transformed into a quasi-abandoned space, but is in effect a deconstructed still-life painting. Hegarty will speak about her work at 6 p.m.

Locust Projects
155 N.E. 38th Street, Suite 100, Miami
305-576-8570

Opening of International Exhibition of Printmaking

Saturday, September 11 from 6 to 10 p.m.

View an international exhibition of printmaking from the PrintZero Studios 7th Exchange, presented by the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Gallery and PrintZero Studios. The exhibition, on display through October 1, features the work of artists from Scotland, Canada, France, England, and the U.S. Visit the UM Wynwood Project Space every second Saturday during the monthly gallery walks to view student, faculty and alumni works. Admission is free. Pictured: Jeff Phegley, Descent, 2010, linocut, 7x10 in.

UM Wynwood Project Space
2200-A N.W. 2nd Avenue, Wynwood Art District
305-284-2543

Opening Reception for Miami Poster Project

Saturday, September 11 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Veteran artist and illustrator Phillip Brooker, with the support of the Knight Foundation, has founded the Miami Poster Project, a community initiative to show South Florida as the exciting destination that it is, not just a place for fun in the sun. In celebration of Miami Poster Project’s inaugural year, Brooker has created a series of five super-sized posters that capture the color, energy and confection of this great city. In the future posters will reflect input from community members through a contest that will be open to all ages and professions. Posters will be available through free digital distribution and downloadable in multiple sizes compatible with home printing. The exhibition and opening reception will be hosted by ArtCenter/South Florida and is free and open to the public. The works will be on view through October 17.

ArtCenter/South Florida
800 Lincoln road, Miami Beach
305-674-8278

Lincoln Road Art Walk

Saturday, September 11 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Meet the resident artists at ArtCenter/South Florida who will share photography, painting, installation, video and mixed media works during the Lincoln Road Art Walk. Held the first Saturday of each month, it's a great evening filled with live music, gallery exhibitions and strolling through more than 40 artists' studios. This event is generously sponsored by Zone Perfect.

ArtCenter/South Florida
800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-674-8278

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