Friday, August 1

South Florida Arts Beat On WLRN
Tune in at 1pm to WLRN 91.3 FM to hear Ed Bell's South Florida Arts Beat program to stay abreast of cultural events in our community. You can also listen live on the internet. http://www.wlrn.org

Shakra Friday Specials
Visit Shakra's beautiful and serene Yoga Studio for Basic Yoga at beginners level from 5:30 to 6:45pm. Enjoy their Zen and fully equipped locker rooms as well as class props for free. The first class for new students (Florida Residents) is always free at Shakra Relaxation Oasis, 271 Alhambra Circle. Call 305 to 774-1355. http://www.shakramiami.com

Live Music At The Grape
Stop in to your favorite wine bar at the Village Of Merrick Park for a great assortment of wines by the glass or the bottle, plus great food and live music to round out the experience. Now, from 5 to 7pm Monday through Friday, enjoy 2 for 1 glasses of wines in the 1 to 6 category. Meet up with friends at The Grape for a great time every time. Visit their Wine Seller, where you can choose from over 140 different wines by the bottle, and take advantage of 3-SUM: Their 3 bottle case, where you can save 15-20%. Call 305-444-WINE. http://www.yourgrape.com

Happy Hour on the Bierhaus Plaza
It's Happy Hour on the Plaza at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way with two for one drinks from 5 to 7pm. Order the famous Bierhaus Burger, one of the best Burgers in Town, or Louisiana Fish fry with Harald's legendary potato salad or fries. Enjoy live entertainment outdoors from 6 to 10pm. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Michelle Concepción Volver: Recent Paintings
Enjoy the works of Michelle Concepción, a 38-year-old Puerto Rican artist now on display at ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries, 169 Madeira with a reception from 7 to 10pm. Since 1988, the artist has participated in 50 group and solo exhibitions in museums and galleries in Spain, Germany, and the United States. Her current exhibition in Coral Gables is her first one-person show in the U.S. Call 305-444-4493. http://www.virginiamiller.com

The Beauty Of Paper At America's Collection
The Americas Collection, 2440 Ponce, is presenting and exquisite exhibition Called The Beauty of Paper during the month of August, consisting of a mixture of original pieces together with graphic works. The artists featured are: Félix Angel, Francis Bacon, Mario Bencomo, Cundo Bermudez, Gay Garcia, Raul Enmanuel Pozo, Connie Lloveras, Maria Jose Mijares, Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso, Giancarlo Puppo, Pedro Ruiz, Baruj Salinas, Rufino Tamayo. Call 305-446-5578. http://www.americascollection.com

Caliente: The Language Of Color
miArte Gallery at 85 Merrick Way presents Caliente: The Language of Color. Hot, bold, sultry colors define this exhibition's temperature-rising works by Miami-based visual artists MANO and George Rodez. Both artists are well known for their vibrant hues and contemporary canvases. Meet the artists from 7 to 10pm during Coral Gables Gallery Night. Call 305-445-2783. http://www.miartegallery.com

Unleashed At Gallery Ziv
Join artist Marcie Ziv for her show "Unleashed," a small format original painting series featuring Man's Best Friend. Also, featuring D. Michael Adams from the Bahamas with his rich bronze figurative Mermaids and Angels. Enjoy a complimentary tasting of Poland's Select Vodka while previewing these bold, vibrant inspiring works of art. Live, Love, Laugh and Buy Art! Gallery Ziv is located on Ponce Circle Park at 2912 Ponce. Call 305-774-6006 or 305-904-0060. http://www.zivart.com

Gallery Night At H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery
Join your friends for a Gallery Night exhibit and reception from 6 to 10:30pm at H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery, 305 Alcazar Avenue Suite #4 for a social night filled with culture and color. Call 786-877-1045.

Conjunto Progreso At Mariposa, Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus' Mariposa restaurant at the Village Of Merrick Park cordially invites you to the sounds of Latin Grammy nominated music group Conjunto Progreso from 7 to 11pm as they present a night of decadent food and entertainment. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, and as always, first-class fare and delectable dishes. Call 786-999-1018.

Karma: The Law of Cause and Effect
This lecture begins at 7:30pm at New Acropolis, 320 Miracle Mile, 2nd Floor. Call 305-461-5758. http://www.newacropolismiami.org

David Munro: Full Grown Men at Cosford Cinema
Local director David Munro's first film is the winner of the 2007 indieWIRE: Undiscovered Gems Film Series Audience Award competition. Full Grown Men is the beautiful, funny, sad story of Alby Cutrera, a hopelessly adolescent man whose wife kicks him out with an ultimatum: "Don't come back 'till you grow up." Rather than do some much-needed soul searching, Alby goes looking for his childhood best friend to take a road trip to the one place on earth he knows will make no adult demands: Diggityland. His friend Elias has grown up, however, and he remembers a less rosy version of their childhood. Namely, one full of taunts and humiliations as Alby's fall guy. Thus begins a journey along which the two men meet a cast of fellow failed romantics including cameos from Alan Cumming, Amy Sedaris and Debbie Harry. Each one pokes a new hole in Alby's delusions of the golden days of youth. Without some regressive therapy, Alby is stuck. It's only by exploding the land mines of his past that he can move forward into his future. The film begins at 7pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Following the movie, the director will be on hand for an audience question and answer session. Cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.com.miami.edu/cosford

Friday Night Wine Tasting Series at Christabelle's Quarter
Meet up with friends for a special tasting event hosted by wine educator Barry Alberts at the La Boheme Patio located on the third floor of the gorgeous Christabelle's Quarter, 3157 Commodore Plaza from 7 to 9:30pm featuring international wine selections. The cost is $15 per person and there is no need to RSVP. Call 305-793-3120.

Live Music In The B&B Courtyard
Enjoy live music in the beautiful Mediterranean courtyard Friday night from 7 to 11pm at Books and Books, 265 Aragon. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Rock And Roll at JohnMartin's
Friday evening is Rock 'n' Roll night at JohnMartin's, with the best local bands. Meet up with friends, enjoy some good pub food and refreshments and dance to your favorite tunes all night at 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-445-3777. http://www.johnmartins.com

Breaking Dawn at Midnight Release Party
The honor of your presence is requested at the engagement celebration of Isabella Marie Swan and Edward Anthony Masen Cullen this evening! Semi-formal or costume attire is suggested although certainly not required. Books & Books inviting all the thirsty Twilight series readers out there to join at 9pm for Breaking Dawn at Midnight As readers wait out the final hours, minutes and seconds before the release of Breaking Dawn (Little, Brown & Co., $21.99), the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer's internationally bestselling Twilight series, there will be lots of things to keep you occupied. Meet with Bella's wedding planner and go over the details of her special day. Design her dress and cake, select her flowers, and of course, pick out the tux that Edward will wear. Think you have what it takes to be Bella and win Edward's heart? Compete against other Potential Bellas in a Twilight Series Dating Game you won't want to miss. Dip into our red Chocolate Fountain courtesy of neighborhood chocolate and gelato shop, Peterbrooke Chocolatier. Have your picture taken with Edward himself. Yes, there will be this and much more to entertain you until midnight when we break open hundreds of boxes and start handing out hot-off-the-presses copies of Breaking Dawn. Pre-purchase your copy today from any Books & Books location and be entered into a drawing, to be pulled that evening, for a special edition RED iPod nano loaded with Stephenie's own playlist at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Titanic Presents Live Music
Enjoy great live music, good food and drinks, featuring well-brewed beer on tap at Titanic Restaurant and Bar, 5813 Ponce. The music stars at 10pm. Call 305-667-ALES. http://www.TitanicBrewery.com

Ladies' Night At The Bar
Coral Gables' legacy pub presents drink specials: ladies can drink well drinks and Yuengling on draft for free from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Enjoy the selection of 48 bottled beers, 10 great brews on tap and the best comfort food at The Bar, 172 Giralda. Call 305-442-2730. http://www.gablesthebar.com