Friday, September 5

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

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

International Fridays at Uva Lounge
It's Happy Hour from 5 to 8pm at Uva Restaurant and Lounge, 2626 Ponce, with 2-for-1 drinks and world music by Eddie Alexander. Call 305-476-8111. http://www.uvanights.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

Shakra Friday Specials
All Massages and Skin Services 50% off. Check the website, and book your service now before there are no appointments left. Offers expire September 8th. Visit their 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 305-774-1355. http://www.shakramiami.com

Grand Opening of Victoria's Design
Celebrate the grand opening of the newest boutique on Miracle Mile. Victoria's Design at 241 Miracle Mile carries exclusive collections of costume jewelry as well as accessories such as shoes, handbags and bridal treasures. Attendees can enjoy complimentary cocktails and live music as they admire the unique collection of accessories. Original artwork by Emilio Sauma Jr. will be displayed around the shop for your viewing pleasure. Call 305-448-5646.

Classical Cuban Painting From The 19th And Early 20th Centuries
This exhibition brings to light superb oil paintings and drawings by twenty prominent colonial and academic Cuban artists who studied abroad in France, Spain and Italy. The works shown embrace diverse subjects, from portraits to figure and genre paintings to landscapes and still life. The opening reception is from 7 to 10pm at Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce. Call 305-461-1050. http://www.cernudaarte.com

Michelle Concepción: Volver
ArtSpace Virginia Miller Galleries presents Michelle Concepción's 'Volver' featuring recent paintings by the artist. Enjoy the opening reception from 7 to 10pm at 169 Madeira. For most viewers, her paintings create an abstract enigma whose interpretation is up to the viewer. Gallery owner Virginia Miller observes that Concepción has an amazing ability that simply can't be appreciated from a photo or on a computer. "She has developed a method of painting that creates a realistic appearance of a rough, deep texture—like the surface of an asteroid -- despite the flat surfaces of her canvases." The exhibition runs through September 26. Call 305-444-4493. http://www.virginiamiller.com

miArte Gallery Presents CONTEXTO: Language As Art
CONTEXTO,explores the contemporary use of text as art. The works presented develop a visual inquest using written language to augment the artist's message and the viewers interpretation. Whether intended as social commentary or poetic prose,the works presented in this exhibition prompt the viewer to question and wonder. Featuring works by: Blanca Caraballo, Daniel Garcia, Sergio Garcia, MANO, Aurora Molina, Adrian Morales, George Rodez and Luis Enrique Torres. A reception will be held at miArte Gallery, 85 Merrick Way from 7 to 10pm. Call 305-445-2783. http://www.miartegallery.com

Jorge Jrisinco: Childhood Toys And Captured Memories
The Americas Collection is proud to present a beautiful exhibition entitled Childhood Toys and Captured Memories by the argentine artist Jorge Jrisinco. The subject matter in Jrisinco's artwork revolves around his recollection of happy moments spent playing with his homemade toys during his childhood years in Argentina. Join friends at The Americas Collection, 2440 Ponce from 7 to 10pm for the opening reception. Call 305-446-5578. http://www.americascollection.com

Flora And Fauna At Gallery Ziv
Meet up with friends on Gallery Night at Gallery Ziv, 2912 Ponce from 7 to 10pm, where International Artist Marcie Ziv opens with her newest series "Flora and Fauna." Enjoy a complimentary tasting of Poland's "Select Vodka" while previewing these bold, and inspiring works of art. Her bold, extraordinary work is emotionally uplifting; the themes are universal, capable of touching everyone. Ziv's work is her living Diary. Also on exhibit is Ziv's limited edition Rolls Royce, which was included as #22 in the August issue of Coral Living's Magazine "South Florida's: 101 Favorite Things." The exhibit continues through the month of September. Call 305-774-6006. http://www.zivart.com

Lu Coxhead Art Show At Books And Books
Lu's recent work focuses on her passion and love of children and families. As a wife and mother of two, she finds strength and beauty in the relationships between children and their parents. As an artist, she is constantly inspired by the challenge of trying to capture the innocence and beauty of childhood in her work. This exhibition includes a selection of recent portraits. In each, she has tried to capture the child's personality and character through conversations with the family and pictures that they have shared with her. Meet the artist at Books And Books, 265 Aragon for a reception from 7 to 10pm. If you are interested in having Lu create a personalized portrait of your child, please contact Cristina Nosti at 305-444-9044 x23. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Havana Nights Celebration At Mariposa
Meet up with friends at Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Coral Gables for an end of summer "Havana Nights Celebration" featuring a night of Dancing, Dominoes and Cigars. Enjoy a spectacular tropical taste menu and drink specials while grooving to the sounds of Latin Grammy nominated group Conjunto Progreso. Call 786-999-1018. http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/info/restaurant.jhtml?rest=200084

Singing In The Rain at Cosford Cinema
After years of honing his skills on the vaudeville stage, hoofer Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) has finally reached the top and become a star of the silent screen. He has his confidence shattered when ingenue Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds) dismisses film actors as "shadows" without substance. After getting over the insult, he falls hard for her - much to the consternation of his costar, the sexy, selfish Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen), who wants Don all to herself. But they have career troubles too. The wild popularity of The Jazz Singer has studios scrambling to change from silent films to talkies, and Lina's shrill voice and Don's stiff acting left the preview audiences roaring with laughter. There's only once way to save that movie and their careers -- turn the film into a musical, with Kathy secretly dubbing Lina's lines and songs. The film begins at 7pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. 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

Lecture: Mind over Matter
New Acropolis, at 320 Miracle Mile (2nd floor), presents a lecture on the subject of Mind Over Matter, at 7:30pm. Admission is $7, or $5 for students. Call 305-461-5758. http://www.newacropolismiami.org

An Evening with Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche
Books & Books welcomes a visit from Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche, born in eastern Tibet and currently the abbot of Mardo Tashi Choling Monastery, in Tibet. Rinpoche has studied and practiced under the guidance of His Holiness Jigmé Puntsok Rinpoche at Kat'hog Monastery for more than twenty years and spent many years studying with H.H. Katok Moktza Rinpoche at Katok Gonpa in Tibet, as well as for five years with H.H. Penor Rinpoche at Namdroling Monastery in India. There, he received the degree of "Khenpo", equivalent to a Ph.D. He has been formally recognized as a reincarnation (tulku) of Katok Druptopchenpo Namkha Gyamtso, a mahasiddha of Katok Monastery. Thus he is called a khentrul, someone who is both a khenpo and a tulku. Tonight, with the help of a translator, Khentrul Rinpoche will speak about the skillful methods that swiftly pacify our suffering of both body and mind, and about the importance of and techniques for taming the mind according to Tibetan Buddhism. Presented in collaboration with the Alchemical University, at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. 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

Top Hat At Cosford Cinema
A classic American musical comedy full of high style, romance, mistaken identity... and Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing and singing 11 of Irving Berlin's best songs in the first film written specifically for them. When Jerry Travers meets lovely Dale Tremont, it's love at first sight for him. Unfortunately, Dale's affections chill when she mistakenly believes he's her best friend's new husband. Now she's engaged to someone else... Will she find out Jerry's real identity before she goes ahead and makes a big mistake? The film begins at 9pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.com.miami.edu/cosford

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