Zadok Gallery, known for featuring unique, acclaimed contemporary and modern art, with a focus on Chinese Contemporary, hosted the opening of a “Lost Souls” exhibition by Colombian artist Fabio Mesa from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at Zadok Gallery, 2534 North Miami Avenue. The exhibition opened with complimentary beverages and an artist meet and greet.

Utilizing a variety of materials including Plexiglass, oils, and colored LEDs, the artwork explores such topics as migration, anonymity and mankind’s quest for identity against the backdrop of rapid urbanization and social change.

Zadok Gallery welcomed Colombian artist, Fabio Mesa, with an exhibition reception embracing first-class international art and filling a niche in Miami’s art scene. Mark Smith, director of the Zadok Gallery, introduced Mesa at the reception and explained how the artwork contributed to the gallery’s collection of international pieces. Mesa was accompanied by the Colombian Consulate and international collectors.

The unique exhibition featuring Colombian artist, Fabio Mesa, can be seen in the main room of the two-story gallery in the Wynwood Arts District. Guests had the opportunity to meet and interact with Mesa and view a variety of his paintings, while enjoying complimentary beverages and touring the 12,500 square foot gallery space.

Zadok Gallery

2534 North Miami Ave.

Miami, FL 33127

Artist’s portfolio on Zadok Gallery’s Website:

http://www.zadokgallery.com/artists_one.cfm?stitle=fabio+mesa&sid=1064&stype=works

Parking is available on the street

May 7, 2012

Last week the Art Director of the MIAMI NEW TIMES, Miche Ratto, called to say he wanted to hire me tophotograph this week’s cover.  To say the least, I was extremely delighted and honored and of all the subjects he wanted photographed it was Cuban marionette artist PABLO CANO who I know well and have photographed a FEW TIMES already.  In just 24 hours we put together the shoot with Pablo, Miche and myself at the excellent Studio 1415 in North Miami whose co-owner Chris was a big help with equipment and lighting.  You’ll see in a few of the photos Pablo and Miche positioning Pablo’s marionettes.

The Miami New Times, owned by New York’s VILLAGE VOICE and is “the definitive source of information for news, music, movies, restaurants, reviews, and events in Miami”, chose Pablo for the cover to debut his Red Velvet Theater which he launched last month (see MY PHOTOS of his dress rehearsal inaugural production).  The 3 marionettes Pablo (who was voted BEST ARTIST OF THE YEAR in Miami) chose for the photo shoot were: the burlesque star Kandy Kane, Boring Boris and Louis Armstrong.  Obviously, Kandy Kane stole the crowd and was chosen for the cover.

To read the well-written cover story by art critic Carlos Suarez de Jesus in the New Times, GO HERE.  To view the New Times slideshow of my outtakes, CLICK HERE.

Valet parking available

Bernice Steinbaum Gallery
3550 N Miami Ave – Miami, FL 33127
T             305 573 2700       – F 305 573 2722

Cecilia Paz, Vincent de Paul (Mad Men), Kim Bacardi

Photo courtesy of Winston Delawar

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Date:Thursday, May 10, 2012 & Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time:Show times vary

Tickets:$21 – $200

Venue:Broward Center

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Florida Grand Opera is proud to present an exciting production of a classic tale – Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette – appears at the Broward Center on May 10 & 12, 2012. Directed by David Lefkowich, this production employs innovative light projection and multi-unit sets to drive the emotion behind the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers. Lefkowich consulted the libretto, pulling from it fire and water imagery that complements that mood of each scene. For instance, light projections reflecting fire ignite during the first duet between the lovers at the Capulet ball, followed by cooling reflections of water in the balcony scene. Coupled with a three-unit facade, the light projections and set work in unison to produce images and ideas. This backdrop allows the singers to truly shine by creating grandeur through simplicity.

For more information, go to www.fgo.org

MIAMI – Florida Grand Opera’s highly successful 2011-2012 season closes with a French classic, Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, opening on April 21, 2012. Directed by David Lefkowich, making his FGO main stage debut, this production employs innovative light projection and multi-unit sets to drive the emotion behind the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers.

Of the many operatic treatments of Shakespeare’s play, Gounod’s has been the most enduring, with its perfect depiction of the unrestrained passion of youth and the bitter tragedy visited on the rival Capulet and Montague families. Lefkowich consulted the libretto, pulling from it fire and water imagery to complement each poignant scene. Inventive projections and a three-unit set designed by Erhard Rom work in tandem to bring these visuals to life on stage. This method of creating a sense of grandeur through simplicity allows the singers and the essence of the work to truly shine.

This exciting production stars French tenor Sébastien Guèze as Roméo. Called “one of the most promising young tenors of his generation” by Opera News, Guèze made his FGO debut in David DiChiera’s Cyrano at the close of the 2010-2011 season. There, he unveiled a new aria for the role of Christian, delivering it with “a real leading man’s voice … [and] a depth and emotional edge that gave the character a redeeming integrity,” according toSouth Florida Classical Review.

He is joined by the beautiful Mexican soprano María Alejandres as Juliette. Alejandres got her start in 2008, when she won Plácido Domingo’s internationally acclaimed opera and zarzuela competition, Operalia. She made her FGO debut as the lead in Lucia di Lammermoor in 2010 and has since sung the role of Juliette at La Scala in Milan, the Royal Opera House in London, and San Antonio Opera, showcasing what the Intermezzo opera blog called a “naturally gorgeous … [and] a big lustrous lyric soprano.”

A former FGO Young Artist, baritone Jonathan Michie returns as Mercutio. Last summer, he performed the role of Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia as a member of San Francisco Opera’s prestigious Merola Opera Program. TheSan Francisco Chronicle described it as a “true musical and theatrical supernova … a vehicle for both vocal mastery and theatrical panache. His singing was fluid, precise and full of burnished colors, and he brought a seemingly effortless charisma to everything he did.” Michie is the 2011-2012 Morgan P. and Evelyn R. Gilbert Artist and his appearance is sponsored by Isabel and Marvin Leibowitz.

Known for his thoughtful and idiomatic interpretations, Joseph Mechavich makes his FGO debut as conductor. His work in Daytona Opera’s L’elisir d’amore is described as having “wrapped the whole performance in a kind of musically magic aura that resulted in one of the very best all-round productions ever…” says Opera News. Most recently, he conducted Calgary Opera’s Moby-Dick with critical acclaim.

Roméo et Juliette is made possible by a generous donation from Randy Gage, and the Miami After Opera Party is sponsored by Dr. Steven C. Sanders. María Alejandres is sponsored by R. Angel and Alba González. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, please contact Director of Development Thomas Schramm at             305-854-1643       x 1201 or via email at tschramm@fgo.org.

SCHEDULE

**Sung in French with English and Spanish projected translations**

MIAMI  -  Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County / Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House

FORT LAUDERDALE  -  Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater

May 10, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.;

May 12, 2012, at 8 p.m.

ROMÉO ET JULIETTE CAST

Roméo …………………………………………..        Sébastien Guèze

Juliette …………………………………………..        María Alejandres

Mercutio             …………………………………………..        Jonathan G. Michie ◊

Friar Laurent      …………………………………………..        Craig Colclough ♦

Count Capulet   …………………………………………..        Stephen Morscheck

Tybalt    …………………………………………..        Daniel Shirley ♦

Duke of Verona                …………………………………………..        Joo Won Kang ♦

Stéphano            …………………………………………..        CourtneyMcKeown ♦

Gertrude             …………………………………………..        Cindy Sadler *

Grégorio              …………………………………………..        Ryan Milstead ♦

Count Paris         …………………………………………..        Graham Fandrei

Friar Jean             …………………………………………..        Graham Fandrei

Conductor           …………………………………………..        Joseph Mechavich *

Director                …………………………………………..        David Lefkowich

Set & Projection Designer            …………………………………………..        Erhard Rom *

Costume Designer           …………………………………………..        Jennifer Caprio *

Lighting Designer             …………………………………………..        Steve TenEyck *

* = FGO Debut  ◊ = Former Young Artist  ♦ = Current Young Artist

FGO’s Box Office is located at the Doral Center on 8390 NW 25 St., Doral, FL 33122 and is open to the public from 10am to 4pm, Mondays through Fridays during the season. Offices are closed on Fridays in the summer. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at             (800) 741-1010       or online at www.FGO.org.

About Florida Grand Opera

Florida Grand Opera was formed in June 1994 by the merger of Greater Miami Opera, founded in 1941, and The Opera Guild Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, founded in 1945.  Celebrating its 71th year of continuous performances during the 2011-2012 season, Florida Grand Opera stands as one of the oldest performing arts organizations in Florida.  In addition to producing standard repertoire, Florida Grand Opera also presents lesser known operas, as well as commissions and produces new operas – all productions featuring projected translations in English and Spanish. Annually, main stage performances are attended by nearly 70,000 people, and education and outreach programs serve over 20,000 members of the community.  FGO offers several highly successful outreach and educational programs, including its internationally-recognized Young Artist Studio.

Florida Grand Opera, recognized for funding by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding is also provided, in part, by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council. Program support is provided by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council.  Florida Grand Opera is a Resident Company of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and a member company of OPERA America. American Airlines is the Official Airline, Intercontinental Miami is the Official Hotel and Steinway & Sons is the Official Piano of Florida Grand Opera. For more information on Florida Grand Opera, visit us at www.FGO.org.