Consulate General of Brazil in Miami

Art Exhibition
Vik Muniz at Contemporary Art Museum at University of South Florida
Jose Bechara at Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts
Abstraction: A Group Show at Mulry Fine Arts

Cinema
Movie "Women of Brazil" at Miami Art Central and FIU

Education
"Papo Afiado" at Southwest Regional Library, Pembroke Pines

Music
Festival Miami 2006 at University of Miami
Paulo Gualano at Carnival Center for the Performing Arts
Live Music
Radio's Program
Music on the Internet

Other Events
Brazil-USA Cultural Center"s Events at Sala Machado de Assis

The information on this page is mostly for the Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Our initial goal is to include the hole State of Florida and extend to all areas of the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Porto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, US Virgins Islands and Commonwealth of the Bahamas).
Please help us to keep this page updated. If you know about a Brazilian event within our jurisdiction, please send the information to: cultural@brazilmiami.org.

Abstraction: A Group Show
October 7 - November 11, 2006
Opening reception Saturday, October 7 from 4 - 8 pm
Several of the artists will be present at the opening.
Abstraction: A Group Show is the final installment in the gallery's off-season series of thematic bodies of work. The exhibition will feature painting, sculpture, photography and collage by local and national artists:

Dennis Aufiery - Isabel Bigelow - Peter Bocour - Luis Castro - Isabel Gouveia - Ronald Lusk - Patrick Wilson - James Zver

Mulry Fine Art
3300 South Dixie Highway, No. 2
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405
561-228-1006 fax 561-228-1018
www.mulryfineart.com

José Bechara
September 9 – October 28, 2006
Opening reception: Saturday, September 9th, 7:30 – 9pm
José Bechara’s second solo exhibition titled Open House, a series of new work developed around his ongoing sculptural project “The House” or “A Casa”. Open House will highlight a series of photographs and an installation shown for the first time in the United States. Using various media, this site specific show explores new directions for Bechara’s conceptual oeuvre and his long term research
Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts
2043 N Miami Avenue - Miami, FL 33127
www.dlfinearts.com
For further information please contact José Diaz at 305.576.1804 - or info@dlfinearts.com

Vik Muniz: Reflex
July 7 to October 7, 2006
Contemporary Art Museum of University of South Florida - Tampa, FL
The exhibition include more than a hundred works produced between 1988 and today and represents all the artist main series.
4202 E. Fowler Ave. CAM101, Tampa, FL
Information: tel. 813.974.4133 - www.usfcam.usf.edu/FramesTest/IRAFS.html

CINEMA

Movie "Women of Brazil" (Mulheres do Brasil)
Directed by Malu De Martino, Brazil, 2005, 106 minutes

Cinema Tropical
Saturday, October 7 - 8:00 pm
Miami Art Central
5960 SW 57 Avenue - Miami, Florida 33143
Tel: 305-455-3333
info@miamiartcentral.org - www.miamiartcentral.org

FIU - Florida Internation University
Presented by Latin American and Caribbean Center, Department of Women’s Studies and Department of Modern Languages at Florida International University
Monday, October 16, 2006 - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Graham Center, Room 243
107 SW Ave and 16 SW - Miami, FL 33199
In Portuguese with English Subtitles
Event is free and open to the public

Sinopse: MULHERES DO BRASIL (WOMEN OF BRAZIL)
Directed by Malu De Martino, Brazil, 2005, 106 minutes
Mixing documentary and fiction, five women, Brazilian writers from across the country tell the stories of five women. Telma, a flag-bearer in a Samba School of Rio de Janeiro, struggles to win the most coveted prize of Carnival. Laura, a single mother in her forties, is faced with entering the competitive Sao Paulo job market at the end of a marriage entirely dedicated to her husband and child. Esmeralda, a country girl from Bahia, tries to reconcile her faith as a Christian with the superstitions of society and the history of a strict, conservative upbringing. Ana, a young student from Maceio, makes a journey of self-discovery in which she reconsiders her own values. Martileide, a waitress who is no longer able to bear her sparse livelihood in a poor suburb of Curitiba, finds hope in the voice of a radio announcer. Sensual, amusing, and at times sarcastic and cruel, these narratives - some based on true stories - explore a range of universal female types that come to life by the unique experiences of these extraordinary characters.

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EDUCATION

"Papo Afiado"
First and third Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm at the Library
The Southwest Regional Library is starting a free conversation group for people learning Portuguese to come practice with both bilingual volunteers and other learners. There won't be any formal instruction at the group, but it will provide a good opportunity for people enrolled in lessons to practice in between classes.
The library needs bilingual volunteers to help with the group.
Information:
Emily Johns - Programing Services Librarian
Southwest Regional Library
Tel. 954-538-9956 ext. 258 - ejohns@browardlibrary.org
Pat Ventura - 954-538-9956 ext. 272 - pventura@browardlibrary.org

Festival Miami 2006

September 30 - November 4
Annual Music Festival organized by University of Miami Frost School of Music
http://www.music.miami.edu/festivalmiami/index.php

Brazilian Events:

"FEEL THE BEAT!" BRAZILIAN MUSIC FOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Tuesday, October 10th, 2006 - 8pm
Frost School's Percussion Ensemble with special guests Esther Jane Hardenbergh, Shannon Wood, Wan Chun Liao
Come feel the beat with the Frost SchoolÂ’s Percussion Ensemble, Ney Rosauro,director,and special guests Esther Jane Hardenbergh, Shannon Wood,Wan Chun Liao, as they perform Brazilian percussion music by Villa Lobos, Lorenzo Fernandez, and Ney Rosauro.
Tickets: $15 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Student -- General Admission

EXOTIC BRAZIL!
Thursday, October 26th, 2006 - 8pm
Luciana Souza and Romero Lumbambo
Experience the rhythms and sounds of exotic Brazil with three-time Grammy nominee Luciana Souza! Ms. Souza's unforgettable voice can be heard on more than 30 recordings led by such jazz greats as Danilo, George Garzone, Kenny Wheeler, Steve Kuhn, John Patitucci, and Maria Schneider. Performing in a duo setting with guitarist Romero Lumbambo, Souza's interpretation of sultry Brazilian rhythms and cool American jazz standards make for a stunning performance you will never forget!
Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Senior, $10 Student -- All seats reserved

Paulo Gualano
Thursday, October 5 - 8:30pm
Concert for Miami - Carnival Center for the Performing Arts' inauguration
Carnival Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard - Miami, FL 33132
Tel: (305) 949-6722 - E-mail: www.carnivalcenter.org

Live Music - Entertainment

Dade County

Beatriz Malnic
Mondays - 9pm, 10:30pm, 12am
The Brazilian singer performs with Don Wilner (bass) and Mike Orta (piano)
Van Dyke Cafe (upstair)
846 Lincoln Road (with Jefferson) - Miami Beach, FL - tel. (305)534-3600
For more information please access www.thevandykecafe.com

Brazilian Night: with DJ Freddy
IO Lounge - Thursdays
30 NE 14th Street - Downtown Miami, FL -
Tel.: 305-358.8007 / 305-303-5665 - www.iolonuge.com

"Brazilian Night"
Macarena - South Beach - every Wednesday
1334 Washington Ave. - Miami Beach, Fl - 305-531-3440

"Clube do Choro"
The "Clube do Choro" was created in 2002 by a group of Brazilian musicians who live in the Miami area. Information: 786-853-9624 - http://www.danuziolima.com/Choro/clbchoro.html
Fridays - 8pm / midnight
CJ Cafe - 7601 East Treasure Drive - North Bay Village - Tel. 305-864-1787

DJ Freddy: A Brazilian Night
Thursdays at Io Lonuge
30 NE 14th Street - Downtown Miami, FL - Tel:. 305-358-8007 / 305-303-5665 - www.iolonuge.com

DJ Sandro
Restaurante Porcão -.Fridays - 7 / 11 pm
801 Brickell Bay Drive - Miami - 305-373-2777

Mariana Martin
Tuesdays - 9pm, 10:30pm and midnight at the Van Dyke Cafe (Upstairs)
846 Lincoln Road (corner w/ Jefferson Ave

Rose Max & Ramatis
Porcão Restaurant - Thursdays - 7 / 11pm
801 Brickell Bay Drive - Miami - Tel. 305-373-2777
Jazid Music Bar - Every last Thursday of the month
1342 Washington Ave - Miami Beach - 305-673-9372
Delano's Brazilian Barbecue - Tuesdays
The Delano Hotel - 1685 Collins Avenue- Miami Beach - Fl - (305) 674 6400

Broward / Palm Beach Counties

"A Night in Ipanema"
Gaucho Rodizio Restaurant - Thursdays/Fridays
Dinner and show by the group "Brazil Skindo Show"
4060 N. Federal Hwy - Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 - 954-784-7667

Brazilian folk show featuring samba, "lambada", bossanova, "capoeira".
Brazilian Tropicana Restaurant
410 N. Federal Highway - Pompano Beach - 954-781-1113

"Brazilian Voices"
A female vocal ensemble engaged in musical performances as an instrument for the advancement of inter-cultural exchange, philanthropic and entertainment activities, with the purpose of creating a peaceful artistic movement with social responsibility to the local and global community.
For further information, please go to: www.brazilianvoices.com

"Clube do Samba"
Renascer Café - Fridays - 10pm
Pompano Beach - Tel. 954-784-8044

Substância Elétrica e Erva Daninha (Brazilian bands)
Restaurant Feijão com Arroz - Thursdays - 10pm
559 E Sample Road - Pompano Beach , FL - tel. 954-784-0909

"Terças Culturais" (Cultural Tuesdays)
Local Brazilian musicians get together every other Tuesday..
Tom Choppin - 8pm
301 SE 15 Terrace - Deerfield Beach, FL - Tel. 954-421-0401
Information: Tel. 754-246-0641- email: tercasculturais@hotmail.com

Tiago Cabral
Kybom Bar - Fridays
2031 E. Sample Road - Lighthouse Point - Tel. 954-782-7553/4

Café Brasil Radio Show - Sundays, 6:00pm- 8:00pm, on WDNA 88.9FM
Brazilian music with Gene de Souza.
6-7 pm - variety hour with bossa, samba, jazz, MPB, rock etc.
7-8 pm - a different 1 hour special every week!
Tel. (305) 662-8889 - Website: http://www.wdna.org/

Latin Corner - Sundays - from 8 pm to 10 pm - WLVE, 93.9 FM - Love 94 (Miami) and WRLX 92.1 (West Palm Beach), with Gina Martell. E-mail: brazjazgina@bellsouth.net.

A Cara do Brasil - Monday through Friday - 10am / 10:30am - Radio Cadena Azul - 1550 AM
Presented by Rita Melo Sterling - music, news and services. Tel. 305-801-4950 - acdb@dsli.com - http://www.acaradobrasil.com/.

Trip2brazil - Mondays - 3pm / 4pm - WVUM 90.5, Universty of Miami radio station . Hosted by DJ Fish. Contemporary Brazilian music.
Information: 305-284-5786 or http://www.wvum.org/

OTHER EVENTS

Centro Cultural Brasil-USA
Calendar of Events – Fall 2006

Machado de Assis Room, Consulate General of Brazil in Miami
80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2600, Miami Florida, 33130
INFO & R.S.V.P: ccbu@bellsouth.net or (305) 376-8864

October 5 6 p.m. – Lecture: “Babalorixá” (High Priest) Antonio Carlos: " Bahia’s Orixás"
Happy Hour, Miolo sparkling wine, bahian typical hors-d’oeuvres
Machado de Assis Room, Consulate General of Brazil in Miami
80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2600, Miami Florida, 33130

October 12 12:30 p.m. – Monthly Luncheon: Miami Performing Arts Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33132

October 10 & 11 6 - 9 p.m. – SECOND BRAZILIAN FORUM – Information Program for Brazilians
The Brazilian Consul General, Amb. João Almino, will give the opening address of the program which will constitute of panels lead by experts on topics of interest for the Brazilian community: Consular activities, immigration, education, relocation to a new country and new culture
Machado de Assis Room, Consulate General of Brazil in Miami
80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2600, Miami Florida, 33130

October 17 6 pm - Bubbles & Film – Film: Filme: Milagre do Candeal (Fernando Trueba)
Happy Hour, Miolo sparkling wine, bahian typical hors-d’oeuvres, film presentation
Machado de Assis Room, Consulate General of Brazil in Miami
80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2600, Miami Florida, 33130

October 26 6 p.m. – African Diaspora: African Orishas in the New World - Adrian Castro, Poet and Babalaô ILÊ AYÊ in Salvador - Zipporah Slaughter
This special panel explores the African culture transplants in the New World - Cuba & Brazil
Machado de Assis Room, Consulate General of Brazil in Miami
80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2600, Miami Florida, 33130

November 2 6 p.m. – “Meeting Jorge Amado” – Documentary about the life and work of the baiano writer. Comments by Prof. Steve Butterman, Director of the Portuguese Program of the Modern Languages and Literatures Department of University of Miami
Happy Hour, Miolo sparkling wine, and Carlinhos’ acarajés.
Machado de Assis Room, Consulate General of Brazil in Miami
80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2600, Miami Florida, 33130

November 9 6 p.m. – “From Caymmi to Axé”: the music from Bahia
Music listening and lecture by Gene de Souza (Café Brasil-88.9FM)
Special presentation: Clube do Choro. Wine tasting Terra Nova Wines by Vinhos Miolo.
Machado de Assis Room, Consulate General of Brazil in Miami
80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2600, Miami Florida, 33130

November 16 7 p.m. – Opening of Salvador-Brazil Pavilion in the Miami International Book Fair.

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