Pompano Beach Arts :: October 2019 Happenings

By Artist Michelle Drummond

50 West Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL | 954.545.7800 | ccpompano.org

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

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EXISTENCIA NATURAL – NATURAL EXISTENCE & WORKS EXHIBITIONS OPENING RECEPTION

THE LATIN DIVOS

Existencia Natural – Natural Existence presented by the Latin American Art Pavillion features artworks by Guillermo Portieles. This artist’s paintings reflect social commentary on modernity. His use of architectural elements in his artwork represents their dual function, according to the artists, as shelters that protect us from the elements, and as mnemonic devices that house our memories. Works

by Michelle Drummond exudes the true expression of life and exuberance of a woman from the islands. Originally from Jamaica, Michelle came to the U.S. to pursue an undergraduate education at St. Lawrence University in Upstate New York. While pursuing her undergraduate degree at St. Lawrence, she decided to explore fine arts as a creative outlet.

Meet this smooth yet spicy pop-opera trio already taking Miami by storm. The Latin Divos, featuring Ernesto Cabrera, tenor Fernando Gonzalez, baritone and Will Corujo, tenor, violin and saxophone who is also the director and founder.

Their performances honor the great artists of romantic music — in Spanish, Italian, English and French, and they add Latin flavor to everything from opera to all-time favorites. In addition, the Violin and Sax- played by Will, makes them unique in the music genre as The New Latin Pop-Opera.

October 11 | 6 - 9:00 | FREE

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October 12 | 7:30 pm | $35/general admission | $45/VIP Seating $30/residents/seniors/veterans

preferred seating, one drink ticket, celebrity mixer & swag bag

BROADWAY LIVE!

The 2nd Annual Benefit for Insight for the Blind October 21 | Doors open at 6:30 pm | Concert @ 7:30 pm $125/VIP reserved seating | 6:30/VIP reception w/wine/champagne/ hors d’oeuvres | $45 /General Admission Join us for a spectacular presentation of Broadway’s best songs performed by an all-star cast. The most magical moments from the Great White Way will come to life during this dazzling evening of entertainment. Proceeds from the event allows Insight for the Blind, serving all of South Florida, to continue promoting literacy within the blind and visually impaired community through the recording of Talking Books, a program of the Library of Congress. The show will be directed by Shari Upbin, with musical direction by Caryl Fantel.

Comedy great Carl Payne, star of the Fox sitcom Martin, will be hosting our next Pompano Stand-up Live! Joining him will be an outstanding lineup of comedians including Wanda Smith, Brandon Smiley and headliner Tony Tone, who has been featured on Def Comedy Jam and Laffapalooza. Our last event sold-out, so get your tickets early! A cash bar and concessions will be available. This event may not be appropriate for patrons under 18.

LUNCH WITH ART: POETRY EDITION November 7 | 12:15 pm | FREE

On the first Thursday of each month, take a break from your day, bring your lunch and unleash your creativity. As you eat, enjoy a unique cultural experience that turns us all into poets. Each month, create, listen or watch different poems designed to spark the artist in you. Each workshop encourages you to step out of the mundane and explore your potential and escape from the daily stresses of life while remembering how beauty can be found in even the simplest of words. Guests are invited to bring their lunch, and a friend and come create a memorable piece of art. Free Wi-Fi available and light refreshments will be available.

| October 2019 | pompanobeacharts.org

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

November 2 | 8-11:00 pm $30/Presale (thru Oct 20) | $40/at the Door | $100/VIP with reserved

50 West Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL | 954.545.7800 | ccpompano.org

POMPANO STAND-UP LIVE! – CARL PAYNE AND FRIENDS

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LYRICS LAB: ALL ARTS OPEN MIC

COLOR PENCIL TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP

Lyrics Lab is a unique, no-ego, open-mic night every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Get up and share or just kick back and have a cocktail while enjoying some incredible performance art in one of Pompano Beach’s premier cultural arts spaces! Bring your latest work- poems, verse, songs, lyrics, jokes, stories, and beats to share with renowned hosts and poets, accompanied by our two-piece house band. Interested in performing? Arrive early to get your name on the list!

Traditional (waxy) color pencils will Techniques of how to layer colors are with. See fascinating results using color to create impressive drawings. Explore a compatible papers that lend themselves this dynamic medium. Ages 16+

Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA)

41 NE 1 Street, Pompano Beach, FL | 954.786.7879 | baileyarts.org

October 16 l $10/admission l $5/performers

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LIFE DRAWING STUDIO

October 19 l 11 am - 2:00 pm l $20/adults l $10/students During this three-hour session, live models pose draped for short gesture, as well as longer poses. This program is ideal for individuals interested in portrait painting, character design, illustration, animation, anatomical drawing, however, ALL artists benefit from Life Drawing sessions. Artists are invited to bring their own materials and supplies. This activity doesn’t provide formal instruction; participants work at their own pace and in their preferred medium. Space available for six participants per session. Ages 18+

LUNCH WITH ART: THE VISUAL ARTS EDITION Wednesdays l 12:15 pm l FREE

Nourish your creative side with a break from the break room! Bring your lunch and enjoy at tables set up in the galleries. Various art projects each week. Class is limited to 20 students.

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October 12 l 11am - 3:00 pm l $25

be explored. experimented combinations wide range of beautifully to

ANDREA HUFFMAN ARTIST TALK October 16 l 7:00 pm l FREE

In conjunction with her exhibition, Sheer Intuition, at Bailey Contemporary Arts - West Gallery, exhibiting artist Andrea Huffman will provide an insight into her artwork practice, inspiration and will answer questions from the audience in this Artist Talk. After the talk, members from the audience are welcome to join Lyrics Lab in the Main Gallery.

MAKING YOUR MARK WORKSHOP October 18 l 11 am – 2 pm l FREE

This workshop is beginner friendly and open to all - at least 50% of workshop space is reserved for artists with disabilities. Fast, flexible, and adaptive portable approaches for building and printing images will be explored as tools for documentation, social commentary, and communitybuilding. Participants will work together to create a series of large-scale collaborative prints, and a print to take home.

The workshop will begin with a discussion of contemporary works that use printmaking as a tool for political and social activism, and a demonstration of simple monoprint, collagraph, and relief techniques. All of the techniques learned can be completed indoors or out, without a printing press and using only a small set of easy-to-transport tools.

Create a “painting” using only fabric that is composed by ironing the pieces together. No sewing or gluing required.

Finished pieces will be matted or mounted to a canvas. All levels of expertise welcome.

SOULFUL SUNDAYS

October 13 | 6 - 9:00 pm | $5/admission

Soulful Sundays features South Florida’s top performers and bands in various genres ranging from Soul, R&B, Neo Soul, Blues to Jazz and Funk. Merging local and national artist, organizations and vendors, this program creates an unforgettable monthly musical experience that enriches as well as celebrates the history and culture of the African American community in Pompano Beach. This month, enjoy The Derek Mack Band, a high-energy versatile group that performs music from the 60s to today, and they will deliver a powerful performance that will leave you chanting for more.

MUSIC IS YOUR ALI

Saturdays | 10:00 - 3:00 pm | FREE

A TASTE OF JAZZ

November 7 l 7:00 pm l $20/adults l $10/residents l FREE/students Join us for a new kind of combo! A Taste of Jazz at Bailey Contemporary Arts will feature entertaining and educational encounters with the musical genre, accompanied by wine tastings.

30 Minute Sessions: 1 Student per Session The Music Is Your Ali program is currently offering instruction in piano, guitar and drums. Students 12-18 are invited to join us each Saturday, for free 30-minute music lessons thanks, in part, to the support of the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation. Take this opportunity to grow your skill and fuel your passion! Due to the overwhelming success of this program, space is limited. To attend, you MUST schedule a session. Call Dexter Smith at 954.786.7877 or 954.786.7875.

LUNCH WITH ART: MUSIC EDITION October 15 | 12:15 pm | FREE

Take a break from your day, bring your lunch and let music soothe your soul! These informative and relaxing sessions will introduce you to various forms of music, followed by a group discussion. Each melody becomes an escape from the daily stresses of life and reminds us how music is a universal language that we can all understand. Guests are invited to bring their lunch and a friend. Light refreshments are available. | October 2019 | pompanobeacharts.org

353 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL | 954.786.7877 | aliarts.org

with Andrea Huffman October 19 l 11 am - 3:00 pm l $25/includes supplies

Historic Ali Cultural Arts

FABRIC FUSION WORKSHOP

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CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

Blanche Ely House Museum

1500 NW 6 Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL | 954.786.7877 | blancheelyhouse.org

3rd Saturday of Month | 11 am-1:00 pm | $5/includes supplies

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Explore your artistic side and build new friendships! Every month, our instructors will introduce guests to an exciting art form providing both introductory and intermediate techniques that will enhance your skills. Learn how exciting becoming a creative can be!

LUNCH WITH ART: THE LECTURE SERIES 2nd Thursday of Month | 12:15 - 1:15 pm | FREE

Join our Curatorial Consultant Derek T. Davis as he guides you into the world of the Ely Family while you are enjoying your lunch! As you eat, experience a unique cultural experience that teaches Pompano Beach history and focuses on the people who made a difference in the community. Get inspired by this monthly event that will features unique informational lectures that unlock a piece of the past that may change the future. Guests are invited to bring their lunch, and a friend.

OPEN HOUSE EXHIBITION PREVIEW CEREMONY: AN EXHIBITION OF COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

October 11 | 10 am - 2 pm | FREE Join us before the Blanche Ely High School Homecoming Parade begins -- The Blanche Ely House Museum will be open in advance of the 2019 Blanche Ely Homecoming parade for special community preview of its newest exhibition. Explore the Blanche Ely House Museum to take a closer look at the ceremonies and traditions that have shaped celebrations in Pompano’s Northwest Community. The exhibition offers an abbreviated glimpse into the Ely’s extensive collection of photographs, letters, artifacts and ephemera. pompanobeacharts.org | October 2019 |

Dennis DeYoung is a founding member of STYX and the lead singer and writer on seven of the bands eight top ten hits. This concert, with six-piece band, showcases all the STYX greatest hits spanning the 70s, 80s and 90s. The set includes Top Ten hits, Lady, Babe, Come Sail Away, Too Much Time On My Hands, Best Of Times, Mr. Roboto plus Classic Rock Anthems Renegade, Blue Collar Man, Suite Madame Blue, Rockin The Paradise and more. Dennis is a legendary singer, songwriter, keyboardist, composer and record producer with a career spanning over 40 years. His voice is one of the most recognizable in the music world today and continues to inspire new generations of fans.

All the classic hits, all the memories, one unforgettable evening at The AMP.

| October 2019 | pompanobeacharts.org

1801 NE 6 Street, Pompano Beach, FL | pbamp.com

November 16 | 7:30 pm

The AMP

DENNIS DEYOUNG & NIGHT RANGER

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Public Art Program

50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL | 954.786.4310 | pbpublicart.com

POMPANO BEACH PUBLIC ART PROGRAM

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In 2012, the City Commission adopted a public art ordinance to enhance the aesthetic and cultural value of the city by including works of art on public properties within the city. The City Commission next created the Public Art Committee to guide the implementation of this program. This Committee meets the third Thursday of every month at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center at 5 pm.

Since the program’s inception, the City Commission, through its Public Art Committee and other partners, have brought forward many exciting projects. On September 11, 2019, the City dedicated its newest piece of public art created by artist Cherie Saleeby entitled, Unbroken Spine. A Book of American Heroism. The City’s Fire Rescue Department acquired a piece of steel from the World Trade Center for use in a memorial for that would perpetually remember and honor the 343 incredibly courageous first responders who died saving lives during the tragic events that took place on September 11th, 2001. The department asked the Public Art Committee to utilize the steel as a public art project to achieve this goal.

To learn more about this memorial and the City’s Public Art Program, please contact Laura Atria at 954-5457800, ext. 3813. Join our Artist Network to stay informed of current and future Calls to Artists and other exciting art opportunities taking place in Pompano Beach.

By Artist Cherie Saleeby pompanobeacharts.org | October 2019 |

CARIBBEAN CULINARY MUSEUM

This exhibition, curated by Rock Road Restoration Historical Group, Inc. strives to honor and educate viewers about Pompano Beach’s legacy of African-American baseball players during segregation and beyond.

The Caribbean Culinary Museum includes culinary artifacts from around the Caribbean region. Each item is labeled according to its name on the multiple islands where it is used. The exhibition also includes a series of graphic narratives exploring the history of Caribbean cuisine. Exhibition Developed by: Taste of the Islands Experience by David Muir.

Exhibit Runs Through October 31| FREE Historic Ali Cultural Arts

Exhibit Runs Through November 9 | FREE Bailey Contemporary Arts

| October 2019 | pompanobeacharts.org

EXHIBITIONS

PLAY BALL EXHIBITION

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EXHIBITIONS 10

SHEER INTUITION

BY ANDREA HUFFMAN EXHIBITION

Exhibit Runs Through November 29 | FREE Bailey Contemporary Arts • West Gallery

Intuition is a deep impression, insight or understanding.

Much like our own intuition Andrea Huffman uses the translucency of silk organza in her fiber art as a metaphor for seeing what lies beneath the façade. Huffman uses a variety of techniques on fabric, including hand dyeing, printmaking, painting, digital photography along with hand and machine stitching, to convey her impressions of the natural world. pompanobeacharts.org | October 2019 |

EXISTENCIA NATURAL – NATURAL EXISTENCE Exhibit Runs Through December 27 | FREE Pompano Beach Cultural Center • First Floor

Existencia Natural – Natural Existence presented by the Latin American Art Pavillion features artworks by Guillermo Portieles. This artist’s paintings reflect social commentary on modernity. His use of architectural elements in his artwork represents their dual function, according to the artists, as shelters that protect us from the elements, and as mnemonic devices that house our memories.

Exhibit Runs Through December 27 | FREE Pompano Beach Cultural Center • 2nd Floor & 1st Floor

Works by Michelle Drummond exudes the true expression of life and exuberance of a woman from the islands.

Originally from Jamaica, Michelle came to the U.S. to pursue an undergraduate education at St. Lawrence University in Upstate New York. While pursuing her undergraduate degree at St. Lawrence, she decided to explore fine arts as a creative outlet.

CEREMONY EXHIBITION

Exhibit Runs October 25 - March 31 | FREE Blache Ely House Museum

CEREMONY Exhibition provides historical context into the ritual observances — community celebrations, pageants, parades and banquets shaped by educational pioneers Blanche and Joseph Ely. By taking a closer look at the ceremonies that have shaped traditions in Pompano’s Northwest Community, the exhibition offers yet another abbreviated glimpse into the Ely’s extensive collection of photographs, letters, artifacts and ephemera. | October 2019 | pompanobeacharts.org

EXHIBITIONS

WORKS BY MICHELLE DRUMMOND EXHIBITION

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Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.