Calendar for the week

Miami International Boat Show: See Thursday.
The Coronation of Poppea: See Saturday.
Mystical Arts of Tibet: See Monday.

wednesday
february 19
Rising Stars Festival: The New World School of the Arts celebrates its tenth year with a showcase of high school and college talents. The fest opens tonight at 7:30 with an evening of ballet (repeats February 22 at 7:30 p.m.) and continues tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. with the musical Purlie (repeats February 22 at 2:00 p.m.). On February 21 at 7:30 p.m., the fest hits a high note with Threepenny Opera (repeats February 23 at 2:00 p.m.). On February 24 at 7:30, the fest ends with a concert by the wind ensemble and choir. All performances run at the Colony Theater (1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach), with a reception at 6:00 at the South Florida Art Center's Ground Level Gallery (1035 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach), where works by NWSA artists will be on view through February 28 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets to each performance cost $15; gallery admission is free. Call 674-1026. (GC)

Miami International Boat Show: See Thursday.
Mystical Arts of Tibet: See Monday.