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Four Artists 'Converge' for One Exhibit

Posted on: Friday, 2 June 2006, 00:00 CDT

By Marissa D. Clarke, The Miami Herald

Jun. 1--The Neighbors Ticket: A Few Things To Do This Week

Four artists used inspiration from each other to create Convergence, on display at Artformz Alternative in the Design District.

The exhibit features the wood constructions of Alejandro Mendoza; acrylic and mixed medias on paper by Rebecca Newell; a video projection, sculpture and work on paper by Alette Simmons-Jimenez; and paintings by German Perez. The artists hail from Cuba, Oregon and New York.

Artformz is at 130 NE 40th St. Convergence is on display through June 10.

Call 305-572-0040 or visit www.artformz.net for details.

MIAMI BEACH

BOAT SHOW IS

AT CONVENTION CENTER

Beat the traffic on I-95 and buy a boat . . . or just look at a few at the South Florida Boat Show this weekend at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

The 13th annual event features hundreds of boats, including walk-arounds, inflatables and cuddy cabins by Bayliner, Concept and Sea Vee. Kids can get a lesson in fishing from Capt. Don Dingman of the kids' TV show Hook the Future.

The boat show takes place 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and 4 to 9 p.m. Monday. Tickets are $8, $4 children.

The Convention Center is at 1901 Convention Ctr. Blvd. Call 954-946-6164 or visit www.soflaboatshow.com for details.

MIAMI LAKES

SHARE A LAUGH AND

CELEBRATE DAIRY MONTH

Fill your daily laugh and dairy quota as Laughing Gas celebrates National Dairy Month at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main St., in Miami Lakes.

The improv comedy troupe uses music and sketches to act out scenes based on audience suggestions. This weekend's theme is "Double Government Cheese" and features political and other themes, including "Holy Cow" and "Make My Milk a Double."

The troupe performs at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10. Call 305-461-1161 or visit www.laughinggasimprov.com for more information.

NORTH MIAMI

EXHIBIT EXPLORES

URBAN LIFE ISSUES

Issues of contemporary urban life are explored in metro pictures, part two on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami.

The exhibit features paintings, video art and installations by artists, including Henry Taylor, Susan Lee-Chun, Koto Ewanza and Kianga Ford.

The exhibition is curated by Silvia Karman Cubina, director of Moore Space in the Design District. metro pictures, part one is on view.

MOCA is at 770 NE 125th St., and Moore Space is at 4040 NE Second Ave.

metro pictures part one is on display through July 31, part two is open until Sept. 17. Call 305-893-6211 for details.

NORTH MIAMI BEACH

ENJOY BLUEGRASS

PERFORMANCES SUNDAY

Relax in the South Florida sun and enjoy a Bluegrass Show and Jam Sunday afternoon at the Ives Estates Optimists' Park.

Practice your acoustic skills in the Pick 'n Parlor, or enjoy performances by The New River Boys, Southern Shores and Corn Kuntry. The monthly event is sponsored by the South Florida Bluegrass Association.

The park is located at 1511 NE 207th St. Call 954-816-3610 for details.

MIAMI BEACH

PLAY READING IS

ON MONDAY AT CHURCH

A teacher gains control of a student through his superior use of language in Eugene Ionesco's The Lesson, being read at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. John's Church.

The play reading, part of a series by the Fantasy Theater Factory, also includes a reading of Ionesco's The Bald Soprano, which consists of a dialogue between two couples. Don't forget to pack a picnic to sit back and relax for the outside theater performance.

St. John's is located at 4760 Pinetree Dr.

Admission is free. Call 305-613-2325 or visit

www.artsatstjohns.com for details.

Information in The Neighbors Ticket is supplied by event promoters and organizations. To submit an event or happening, e-mail information and jpegs to mclarke@

MiamiHerald.com, fax to 305-376-5287 or mail submissions to The Neighbors Ticket, The Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132-1693.

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Source: The Miami Herald

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