Events for the week

tuesday
august 29
The Studio Museum in Harlem: Twenty-Five Years of African-American Art: For 27 years, the Studio in Harlem has served as a model not only for any curator nationwide who wishes to start an organization devoted to African-American art, but for anyone who seeks to assemble a body of work that reflects a particular social identity. The powers behind the Studio's creation at first just wanted a barebones exhibit space for African-American artists. It flourished so well that in 1979, officials broadened their goal to acquire a permanent collection that would reflect 19th and 20th century African-American art as well as traditional and contemporary artifacts and art from Africa and Cuba. What they forgot was, and is, a unique ethnic tree that illustrates how influences refuse to be contained by borders and bodies of water. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth features a marvelous retrospective of the institution's permanent collection, titled The Studio Museum in Harlem: Twenty-Five Years of African-American Art. The show runs through October 1 at 1309 Montgomery in Fort Worth. (817) 738-9215.

wednesday
august 30
Miguel Antonio & Friends: Local classical guitarist Miguel Antonio wants to throw a Latino-flavored musical shindig on the shores of White Rock Lake with a gaggle of his friends, and moreover, he wants you there. The evening is called, in the best tradition of Bob Hope TV specials, simply Miguel Antonio & Friends, although expect to enjoy yourself quite a bit more. The program includes both classical and flamenco guitar, as well as percussionists and harpists serenading you with the romantic, slightly sinister sound of mariachi music. Local dancers hoof it up with traditional choreography in folklorico and flamenco. The evening kicks off at 8 p.m. at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther. For admission or reservation information, call 670-8749.