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Culture Bal Harbour presents Negroni's Trio
Thursday, February 4 at 5:30 and 7 p.m.

Negroni's Trio keeps the beat alive at Culture Bal Harbour's Music Series at Bal Harbour Shops. Bal Harbour Village is in full throttle and continuing its weekly "Cultural Series" line-up with a complimentary outdoor concert featuring a performance by Negroni's Trio. Hailing from Puerto Rico, accomplished pianist and composer Jose Negroni has garnered recognition in the world of Jazz. In 2002 he created Negroni's Trio, a truly amazing ensemble where jazz, classic lyricism and Afro Latin punches merge. Negroni's Trio will electrify you with their seductive and blissful sounds! The group performs at 5:30 and 7 p.m. The performances are free.

Bal Harbour Shops, First Floor Courtyard
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
LoweDown Happy Hour
Thursday, February 4 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Start your Super Bowl weekend tailgating at the Lowe Art Museum's LoweDown pregame party! Enjoy tasty nibbles courtesy of Cabot cheese, along with beverages by PAMA and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. Admission is $10 - free for Lowe members.

Lowe Art Museum on the UM Campus
1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables
305-284-5422

SOCIAL Manny: Episode 4

Arsht, Villella, Arriola, Richard, Brandt, Wallace, Hugs & Kisses plus many more fantastic Miamians in this latest edition of SOCIAL Manny by Manny Hernandez.
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SOCIAL Manny: Episode 4

Ne-Yo Live in Concert with Jagged Edge and Verse Simmonds
Thursday, February 4 at 8 p.m.

R&B superstar and multiple Grammy Award winner, Ne-Yo, takes to the stage with his velvety voice and superbly crafted songs for one night only at the Arsht Center. This multi-talented performer is also the mastermind behind chart-topping hits for super hot performers Beyonce and Rihanna. Ne-Yo is joined by special guests stellar R&B male quartet, Jagged Edge, and charming Caribbean crooner, Verse Simmonds, now based in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets for this not-to-miss show begin at $35 with a special VIP $200 ticket that guarantees a seat in the first 3 rows of the orchestra plus a meet and greet photo opportunity with Ne-Yo.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Knight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
305-949-6722
MAHALIA: A Gospel Musical
February 4 - 21

MAHALIA: a Gospel Musical takes the stage at The M Ensemble's Actors Studio during African-American History Month. The show traces Mahalia Jackson's roots from the grandchild of slaves born in New Orleans through her rise to fame. The play is thought-provoking, lively and filled with moving thunderous and melodic music. Some of Jackson’s memorable performances included on The Ed Sullivan Show, Carnegie Hall and at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s funeral in 1968. Performances are 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $30 for Opening Night and include a reception with the cast. General admission is $25 and $20 for seniors and students.

M Ensemble's Actors Studio
12320 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami
305-899-2217

SoBe Wine Dinners are Sure to Please

Feast your eyes on this! There’s still time to take part in some of the ultimate luxury dining experiences that are part of this year’s Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. This annual bacchanalia of the wine and food industry returns for its ninth year, with more than 40 events and everyone from Rachael Ray, Emeril Lagasse, Daniel Boulud and Anthony Bourdain to Gary Vaynerchuck, Kevin Zraly, and Tony Abou-Ganim taking part in the fun.
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SoBe Wine Dinners are Sure to Please

Music in Beautiful Places
Friday, February 5 at 7 p.m.

South Beach Chamber Ensemble will present a program of dancing, drumming, poetry, hip hop and a string quartet. Tickets, available at the door, are $15 for general admission; $10 for students and seniors and free at this performance for Barry students and faculty. The same program will be performed at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Sunday, February 7 at 6 p.m. Tickets are the same prices.

Andy Gato Gallery at Barry University
Thompson Hall, 2nd Floor
11300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
305-673-2183
Opening Reception for Hernan Garcia Exhibition
Friday, February 5 from 7 to 10 p.m.

The solo exhibition of Cuban painter Hernan Garcia opens at Cremata Gallery and will be on view through March 8. Garcia resided for many years in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he created hundreds of pieces and earned the respect of the critics and the lovers of the visual arts. In 1990 he received the most important prize of the San Juan XI Biennial of Latin American and Caribbean Engraving. His work, a beautiful monotype, combined the defining elements of Garcia's work. When he decided to create the "chair," it was a tribute to those friends who allow us to rest, to think, to write, to dream and, of course, to draw and to paint. He created chair "landscapes" which can be viewed as fascinating beings with fascinating stories. Hernan Garcia spends his time between Madrid and Miami. Pictured: "Paisaje Azul," oil on canvas; 47 1/2" x 47 1/2"

Cremata Gallery
1646 S.W. 8th Street, Miami
305-644-3315
Preview and Reception for Cuba Avant-Garde
Friday, February 5 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Cuba Avant-Garde: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Farber Collection opens at the Lowe Art Museum. The exhibition features large scale paintings, sculpture, drawings, photographs, and mixed media works of 40 Cuban born artists. Using subtle devices of irony, metaphor, and ambiguity to challenge accepted artistic and political discourse, the artists employ a rich variety of experimental, conceptual, and postmodern strategies. A fully illustrated bilingual publication accompanies the exhibition, which was organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida. Cocktails provided by Bacardi. Free for Lowe members and $10 for non-members.

Lowe Art Museum on UM Campus
1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables
305-284-3535
Stravinsky's Carnival
Friday - Sunday, February 5 - 7

One of the most popular compositions of the 21st century, "Stravinsky's Carnival," will be presented by the New World Symphony in three performances. Stravinsky's Petrouchka delves into the tragic tale of puppets, ballerinas and more with his usual flair and jaunting rhythms. Violinist Jennifer Koh will tackle John Adams' Violin Concerto, which has been described as "the most original approach to the genre since the Berg Concerto" and what Adams himself says requires feats of focus and strength. Berlioz' imaginative overture sparkles thanks to the dynamic young French conductor Ludovic Morlot. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2. Ticket prices range from $27 to $78.

Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-673-3331 Box Office
Miami City Ballet Program III
Friday - Sunday, February 5 - 7

Miami City Ballet's Program III is Edward Villella's The Neighborhood Ballroom, back for its first full encore since its 2003 premiere. This evening-length, action-packed, atmosphere-drenched tale of a poet, his muses features the great ballroom music and dances of the early and mid-20th century. The four sections of this work showcase the seductive waltz, quick-stepping jazz (including the Charleston), the fox-trot where couples dance in the dark to big-band music, and the mambo, which ruled the dance floor in the 1950s. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Single tickets for Miami City Ballet's Program II range from $169 to $19.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
1-877-929-7010
The Artwork of John Lennon
Friday - Sunday, February 5 - 7

See the truly artistic side of John Lennon through an exhibition of his artwork on view through Sunday. Presented by Yoko Ono, "We All Shine On" celebrates John's message of peace, hope and love. This internationally acclaimed exhibit includes the largest collection of Lennon’s works on paper ever assembled encompassing the years 1968 through 1980 and includes serigraphs, lithographs, copper etchings and aqua tints of Lennon's drawings, signed by Yoko Ono. The gallery will be raising money to benefit The Pantry of Broward, Inc., a nonprofit that provides food and support services to low-income seniors and to grandparents raising grandchildren. Your donation will be appreciated. Pictured: Consult the Stars.

The Las Olas Company
721 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
1-888-278-1969
Children's Library Dance Series
Saturday, February 6 at 11 a.m.

Momentum Dance Company presents "Fish Tales," an exciting and colorful environmentally conscious work that tells the story of marine life on Florida's coral reefs and their beautiful, but fragile environment. Meet Madame Manatee and Senora Stingray as they lead the underwater inhabitants (peppermint stripe shrimp, parrotfish, jellyfish, grouper and more) in cleaning up their neglected reef. This program is fun and empowering as the characters send a message of personal responsibility for conservation. Colorful, imaginative costumes and an original Caribbean style musical score will enchant children ages 4 to 10 and their families. Following the performance the dancers will present a movement workshop for the children in the audience. The activities are created around topics introduced in the performance, and the workshop culminates in a mini-performance by the participating kids. The performance is free and open to the public, but seating is limited so come early.

Coral Gables Branch Library
3443 Segovia Street, Coral Gables
305-460-5600
Lincoln Road Art Walk
Saturday, February 6 from 7 to 10 p.m.

The Lincoln Road Art Walk is held the first Saturday of each month with more than 40 local artists and galleries participating along Lincoln Road. The core action takes place at ArtCenter/South Florida in its buildings at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road which house the studios of emerging and professional artists. All along the public walkway, businesses open their doors and present live music and drinks.

Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
305-674-8278
The Telephone
Saturday, February 6 at 8 p.m.

Menotti's one-act comic opera, "The Telephone," is presented by The Arts at St. Johns featuring Beverly Coulter and Eddie Valdes. In honor of lovers all, The Telephone will be preceded by a variety of duets from opera and zarzuela depicting stages of relationships. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door

Arts at St. Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
305-612-2325
An Afternoon of Dance
Sunday, February 7 at 2 p.m.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, directed by Vladimir Issaev, will present an afternoon of dance, presenting a mixed repertoire of contemporary and classical ballet. On the program Le Printemps and L'Autumn from "The Seasons" will be performed to the music of Verdi; two ensemble pieces featuring six girls dancing to the piano music of Teresa Carreno in "Suite of Waltzes;" "Taiko" with its ethnic, grounded Japanese drumbeat; "En Trois Parties," choreographed by Josee Garant, music by Aldemaro Romero; and "Le Spectre de la Rose." This performance is part of the Dance Series of the Winter/Spring 2010 Program sponsored by the City of Boca Raton. Tickets are $17.

Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park
ADDRESS, Boca Raton
561-347-3948
Comedian Carol Leifer
Tuesday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Straight from taping NBC-TV's latest edition of "Celebrity Apprentice," stand-up comic Carol Leifer will appear at Alper JCC with her first book of humorous essays, "When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win: Reflections on looking in the Mirror." The internationally acclaimed comedian and Emmy-nominated writer has shared stories from her book with national audiences appearing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The Today Show," all of the evening talk shows and "Fresh Air with Terry Gross on NPR." Hailed by The Washington Post as one of the best comedic minds of our time, Carol Leifer's writing credits include "Saturday Night Live," "The Larry Sanders Show," and "Seinfeld." It’s been said that Leifer is the real-life inspiration for the character of Elaine played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Her book is a laugh-out-loud look at life, love, and family and deals with her personal journey through aging, adoption, animal activism, feminism and faith. She explores coming to terms with yourself, and becoming the person you are meant to be. Tickets are $10.

Alper JCC
11155 S.W. 112th Avenue, Miami
305-271-9000, Ext. 268
Bal Harbour Village Cultural Series
Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m.

Romance is in the air this week as Bal Harbour Village continues their weekly "Cultural Series" line-up with a special screening of "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, this timeless and iconic American classic will re-capture the hearts of all ages and set the tone for the days leading up to Valentine's Day. The screening will be located on Bal Harbour Beach behind ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa. Popcorn will be available. Public parking at the municipal lot beneath Haulover Bridge, and valet parking will be available at the resort for $10.

ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa
10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
305-455-5400

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