JEFFREY OSBOURNE LABOR DAY EXTRAVAGANZA PERFORMANCE WITH BBS ALLSTARS
Popular Jazz/R&B artist Jeffrey Osbourne performs along with opening group, the BBS ALLSTARS, featuring major players from popular reggae bands UB40, the Original Wailers, and Nori Nori. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30-$100 with higher tickets including an after-concert reception with the musicians. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, all Spec's Music Stores, and the box office.
Media contact: (954) 923-4343.
9/4/2004 - 9/4/2004
James L. Knight Center
400 SE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
305-372-4634
http://www.jlknightcenter.com

CHARLY GARCIA IN CONCERT
Charly Garcia performs. 8 p.m.
9/5/2004 - 9/5/2004
Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-7300
http://www.gleasontheater.com

BEBO & CIGALA IN CONCERT
Bebo & Cigala perform.
Media contact: (954) 457-9100.
9/9/2004 - 9/9/2004
Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-358-5885
http://www.gleasontheater.com

JAZZ AT THE SHORES
Concert series featuring local favorite jazz musicians, appetizers, and the air-conditioned comfort of the Art Deco-era Shores Theater. Cost: $15 general admission, $10 for seniors and students with ID. Tickets can be purchased by phone or online. First set 6 p.m., 2nd set 7:15 p.m.
9/17/2004 - 9/17/2004
Shores Performing Arts Theater
9806 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33138
305-751-0562
http://www.shorestheatre.org

PRE-SEASON WOODWIND AND BRASS ENSEMBLES CONCERT
Program featuring R. Strauss, Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare; Anthony Plog, Music for Brass Octet; Topff/arr. Baldwin, Lobet den Herrn; Shostakovich, Four Preludes; Lauridsen, O Magnum Mysterium; and Eric Ewazen, Symphony in Brass. A. David Krehbiel, conductor/coach. Free admission. 8 p.m.
9/18/2004 - 9/18/2004
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-3331
http://www.nws.org

PRE-SEASON STRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Featuring Christopher Theofanidis, Visions and Miracles; Shostakovich, Chamber Symphony; and Schubert/arr.Mahler, Death and the Maiden. Scott Yoo, conductor; Christopher Theofanidis, composer. Free admission. 8 p.m.
9/19/2004 - 9/19/2004
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Rd. Map
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-3331
http://www.nws.org

RICARDO MONTANER AND FRANCO DE VITA IN CONCERT
Latin artists Ricardo Montaner and Franco de Vita perform together. 8 p.m.
Media contact: 786/777-4211.
9/19/2004 - 9/19/2004
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
786-777-1000
http://www.aaarena.com

SUNDAY AFTERNOONS OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
"Trout Fishing in America" features the musical duo of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet. This lively musical adventure appeals to both children and adults, with hand-clapping rhythms, family friendly humor and lyrics that acknowledge the intelligent minds of children. 3 p.m.
9/19/2004 - 9/19/2004
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables, FL 33124
305-271-7150
http://www.sundaymusicals.org

MAMMA MIA!
Broadway in Miami Beach presents Mamma Mia! Call for tickets and information.
9/21/2004 - 9/26/2004
Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-7300
http://www.gleasontheater.com

USHER'S TRUTH TOUR
Usher performs with special guest Kanye West. 8 p.m.
Media contact: 786/777-4211.
9/23/2004 - 9/23/2004
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
786-777-1000
http://www.aaarena.com

CHORAL OPENING NIGHT GALA
The Choirs of Epiphany join together for a fantastic night of musical entertainment opening the Great Music for a Great Space Concert Series. Free. 7:30 p.m.
9/24/2004 - 9/24/2004
Church of the Epiphany
8235 SW 57th Ave.
Miami, FL 33143
305-667-4911
http://www.epiphanycatholicchurch.org

FESTIVAL MIAMI 2004
International music festival showcasing local and international artists in an extravaganza of music. The five-week festival presents world premieres, symphonic concerts, chamber music and jazz performances.
Media contact: (305) 284-1607.
9/25/2004 - 10/30/2004
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables, FL 33124
305-284-4940
http://www.music.miami.edu

GLORIA ESTEFAN IN CONCERT
'Hometown Girl' Gloria Estefan brings her "Live & Re-Wrapped' Tour to Miami.
9/25/2004 - 9/26/2004
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
786-777-1000
http://www.aaarena.com

BARNACLE UNDER MOONLIGHT CONCERT
Enjoy classical music under the stars performed by the Billington & Gonzalez Duo. Call for more information.
9/26/2004 - 9/26/2004
The Barnacle State Historic Site
3485 Main Hwy.
Miami, FL 33133
305-448-9445

NEW WORLD SYMPHONY: PRE-SEASON ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Featuring Puts, Vespertine Symphonies; Debussy, La Mer; and Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4. Alasdair Neale, conductor; Kevin Puts, composer. Free admission. 8 p.m.
9/26/2004 - 9/26/2004
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-3331
http://www.nws.edu

EMELINE MICHEL & MUSICIANS
Emeline Michel, the reigning queen of Haitian song, will perform inspirational vocal music that combines the ancient and modern rhythms of Haiti with social and political content. Her songs merge native Haitian compass and rara with jazz, pop, bossa nova and samba. 8 p.m.
Media contact: (305) 237-3303.
10/2/2004 - 10/2/2004
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33131
305/237-3010
http://www.culture.mdcc.edu

NEW WORLD SYMPHONY: PERCUSSION CONSORT
Featuring Tailleferre, Homage à Rameau; Joan Tower, Black Topaz; Schnittke, Quartet for Four Percussionists; and Steve Reich, Sextet. Michael Linville, conductor/artistic coordinator. Free admission. 8 p.m.
10/2/2004 - 10/2/2004
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Rd. Map
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-3331
http://www.nws.edu

GEORGE FREDRICK HANDEL: MESSIAH
Miami's only fully-professional chamber choir and orchestra presents Handel's choral masterpiece Messiah in Baroque style, reviving lost arias and choruses heard by the original audience in 1782. Seraphic Fire Chamber Choir and Orchestra Carolina Castels, Soprano Leah Wool, Mezzo-soprano Bryan Hymel, Tenor Patrick Dupré Quigley, Conductor. 7:30 p.m. Free.
10/8/2004 - 10/8/2004
Church of the Epiphany
8235 SW 57th Ave.
Miami, FL 33143
305-667-4911
http://www.epiphanycatholicchurch.org

FACUNDO CABRAL IN CONCERT
Facundo Cabral performs. 8 p.m.
Media contact: (305) 358-9911.
10/9/2004 - 10/9/2004
Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-358-5885
http://www.gleasontheater.com

MIAMI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Featuring Angel Romero on guitar. Selections include Carmen, Suite No. 2; Overture to the creole Faust by Alberto Ginastera; and Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo. 8 p.m.
10/9/2004 - 10/9/2004
Wertheim Performing Arts Center
FIU University Park Campus, 1700 SW 107th Ave.
Miami, FL 33199
305-275-5666
http://www.miamisymphony.org

NEW WORLD SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT: THE RUSSIAN MUSICAL SOUL
Featuring Glinka, Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla; Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1; and Shostakovich, Symphony No. 9. Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor. Daria Rabotkina, piano. 7:30 p.m.
10/9/2004 - 10/9/2004
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Rd. Map
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-3331
http://www.nws.edu

MIAMI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Featuring Angel Romero on guitar. Selections include Carmen, Suite No. 2; Overture to the creole Faust by Alberto Ginastera; and Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo. 7:30 p.m.
10/10/2004 - 10/10/2004
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-275-5666
http://www.miamisymphony.org

GEORGE CARLIN LIVE!
Comedian George Carlin takes the stage. 7:30 p.m.
10/12/2004 - 10/12/2004
Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305/358-5885
http://www.gleasontheater.com

JAZZ AT THE SHORES
Concert series featuring local favorite jazz musicians, appetizers, and the air-conditioned comfort of the Art Deco-era Shores Theater. Cost: $15 general admission, $10 for seniors and students with ID. Tickets can be purchased by phone or online. First set 6 p.m., 2nd set 7:15 p.m.
10/15/2004 - 10/15/2004
Shores Performing Arts Theater
9806 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33138
305-751-0562
http://www.shorestheatre.org

NEW WORLD SYMPHONY: MTT, TETZLAFF AND BRAHMS
Acclaimed virtuoso Christian Tetzlaff will play the Brahms Violin Concerto. Beethoven's Egmont Overture and Peter Lieberson's Drala are also featured.
10/15/2004 - 10/16/2004
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-3331
http://www.nws.edu

ALHAMBRA ORCHESTRA
Community orchestra concert featuring Mendelssohn, Dvorak and Berlioz. 7:30 p.m.
10/17/2004 - 10/17/2004
Ransom-Everglades School Auditorium
3575 Main Hwy.
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305-668-9260
http://www.alhambramusic.org

JULIO IGLESIAS IN CONCERT
Latin legend Julio Iglesias will perform at the Waterfront Theatre at the AmericanAirlines Arena. 8 p.m.
10/22/2004 - 10/22/2004
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
786-777-1000
http://www.aaarena.com

LAURIE ANDERSON
Laurie Anderson performs. Call for tickest and information. 8 p.m.
10/23/2004 - 10/23/2004
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33131
305-576-4350
http://www.miamilightproject.com/

OLD TIME DANCE
Enjoy a night of Traditional American Music and Dance featuring line dancing with instructors. Music by the Flying Turtles Band. 6--10 p.m. $8 admission.
10/24/2004 - 10/24/2004
The Barnacle State Historic Site
3485 Main Hwy.
Miami, FL 33133
305-448-9445
http://www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle/

SUNDAY AFTERNOONS OF MUSIC: CONCERT NO. 1
Featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Aaron Rosand. 4 p.m.
10/24/2004 - 10/24/2004
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables, FL 33124
305-271-7150
http://www.sundaymusicals.org

FEDERICO AUBELE
Modern tango-dub-electronic live group from Buenos Aires. 9 p.m.
10/27/2004 - 10/27/2004
I/O
30 NE 14 St.
Miami, FL 33132
305-672 5202
http://www.rhythmfoundation.com

BARNACLE UNDER MOONLIGHT CONCERT
Enjoy music under the stars performed by the Fleet Starbuck Blues Band. $5 admission. 6--9 p.m.
10/29/2004 - 10/29/2004
The Barnacle State Historic Site
3485 Main Hwy.
Miami, FL 33133
305-448-9445
http://www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle/

BETTE MIDLER IN CONCERT
Bette Midler brings her 'Kiss My Brass' Tour to Downtown Miami. 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
Media contact: 786/777-4211.
10/30/2004 - 10/30/2004
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
786/777-1000
http://www.aaarena.com

ST. PETERSBURG PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Featuring selections from Prokofiev and Dvorak, conducted by Yuri Temirkanov and with violinist Vadim Repin.
Media contact: (305) 808-7446, ext. 225.
11/1/2004 - 11/1/2004
Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
877-433-3200, ext. 301
http://www.concertfla.org

URBAN LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Festival features top national and international hip-hop, merengue, bachata, reggaeton and R&B artists, along with Afro-Cuban jazz bands.
Media Contact: 305-371-2450.
11/7/2004 - 11/7/2004
Hialeah Park
2200 E. 4th Ave.
Miami, FL 33010
305-371-2431
http://www.soulfrito.net

ROCK EN MIAMI
The largest Latin rock festival in Miami, featuring a variety of international performers.
11/14/2004 - 11/14/2004
Bayfront Park Amphitheater
301 N. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
305-358-9911
http://www.rockenmiami.com

7th Annual Caribbean Reggae Fest
Featuring performances by the hottest reggae artists.
Media Contact: 786-277-9825.
11/21/2004 - 11/21/2004
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
305-651-7556
http://www.caribbeanreggaefest.com

THE EMPEROR OF ATLANTIS
A one-act opera by Czech composer Viktor Ullmann, written during his stay at the concentration camp Theresienstadt, will be presented by Judy Drucker’s Concert Association. Conducting will be James Conlon. Singers from The Juilliard School’s Vocal Arts program, directed by Edward Berkeley, will perform.
12/29/2004 - 12/29/2004
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
877-433-3200, ext. 301
http://www.concertfla.org