Pompano Beach Arts :: September 2019 Happenings

By Artist Marcos Conde

LUNCH WITH ART: POETRY EDITION

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE

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 served.

Right now you Have A Dance with Death. This 1950s prom is a doo-wop disaster! When a death on the dance floor makes this prom night a party foul, it is up to you to figure out whodunit and get this dance back on track. Trade clues with your guests, gather information about the crime, and reveal the punk that made this prom nowheresville. This night of laughter and dancing is now too heavy to razz anyone’s berries, so it’s up to you to find the murderer!

Word from the bird is this is one show you will not want to miss. This night is shootin’ to be swell despite the disaster.

Ladies, bows and pins in your hair will go nicely with your puffy sleeved prom gowns. Gents, you will look sharp in white and black suits or tuxes. Get ready to put on your thinking caps; you’ll need your wits about you to solve this crime.

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

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

September 5 | 12:15 pm | FREE

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BLENDED CONVERSATIONS September 7 | 1 - 3:00 pm | $10

Blended Conversations combines Art & Conversation, examines the world around us and how we exist in it. Join us for our monthly installments of Blended Conversations as we listen to a variety of local artists share their own real life stories in an intimate, relaxed and informal setting. In September, meet a National Poetry Slam competitor Mike McCain (@HalfPoetHalfAmazing), who honed the approach to his art while attending Florida State University. Much of his work is influenced by a testimony of resilience and keeping faith close by. After moving to Pompano Beach for a career in wholesale banking, he broadened his stage through his teaching in Europe. Refreshments Provided.

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September 7 | 6 - 10:00 | $40/includes dinner

9/11: A DAY FOR HONORING OUR HEROES September 11 | 7:00 pm | FREE

This event recognizes our First Responders and Remembrance for all 9/11 victims. Guest speakers include: City of Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin, Broward Sheriff Office Major Wayne Adkins and Pompano Beach Fire Chief John Jurgle. The Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds provides a live performance of patriotic classics. In addition, a variety of accomplished solo musicians will be performing. This year’s highlight is a presentation of the special Act of Bravery Award. The event is free and open to the public, although there is limited seating available.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and the event begins at 7:00pm.

Sub Pop Records co-founder Bruce Pavitt reflects on independent media and its power to change global culture. His Seattle based record label, started from humble beginnings, signed an unknown group named Nirvana which helped put Seattle “on the map.” Join Pavitt for an intimate look at what it was like in the early years, including images from his book and photography exhibit Experiencing Nirvana.

MONTAGE – A FILM SERIES

September 26 | 7 - 9:30 pm | FREE

A fellow of the Sundance Institute Documentary Program, Robert Adanto earned his MFA in Acting at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He made his directorial debut with The Rising Tide in 2008, a feature-length documentary exploring the explosive Chinese contemporary art scene and continues to produce award-winning films that have been presented at international film festivals and leading museums around the globe. This month we explore his film Born Just Now, which takes an in-depth look at the Belgrade-based performance artist Marta Jovanović and her challenges.

SABADOS DE SALSA SERIES

Tribute to Fania All Stars by The David Luca Band September 28 | 8:00 pm | $20/general admission | $15/residents 8:00 pm/latin dance class | 8:45 pm/dancing | 9:00 pm/concert

SEARCHING FOR GIANTS September 27 & 28 | FREE

Broward County’s first ever county-wide display of giant inflatable art visits the Pompano Beach Cultural Center on the Arts Plaza lawn as a lead-up to the County’s signature event – Riptide Music Festival. The public is encouraged to find the giants and post images with the hashtag #BrowardArts for a chance to win Riptide Music Festival passes. Created by international contemporary artists, the monumental and whimsical outdoor sculptures will be on view for two days each from September 6 through October 26, at nine locations throughout the county.

PUPPET-MAKING WORKSHOP

September 28 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | $25

In this workshops participants are going to be able to tell their personal stories through the impersonation of a puppet. Puppets are objects with a rare power, they are humorous and have the ability to give voice to the voiceless.

Join us for an exciting evening of Salsa! Start out with a one-hour Latin Dance Class by Casa Salsa Dance Studios,

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

September 21 | 8:00 pm | $30/general admission | $20/residents

then practice your new moves to the tunes by DJ Artie Bronx who will play the latest in Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia in between three sets of The David Luca Band. This eight-piece salsa band performs the classics in Salsa from Adalberto Santiago, Pete “Conde” Rodriguez, Ismael Miranda, Ruben Blades, Celia Cruz, Hector Lavoe, and Cheo Feliciano. Alex Bezianis will be your master of ceremonies. This is be a night to remember! Light snacks and cash bar.

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

NIRVANA AND THE RISE OF INDIE MUSIC IN THE 90S

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

Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA)

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

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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LYRICS LAB

September 4 & 18 l 8 - 11:00 pm l $10/admission l $5/performers

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 on the list!

A TASTE OF JAZZ

September 5 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 features entertaining and educational encounters with the musical genre, accompanied by wine tastings. This month we explore the more modern saxophone players and include examples of current jazz stars of today.

CARIBBEAN CULINARY MUSEUM EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION September 6 l 6 - 10 pm l FREE

The Caribbean Culinary Museum includes culinary artifacts from around the Caribbean region. Each item is labeled according to its name on the multiple islands pompanobeacharts.org | September 2019 |

where it is used. There is also a description of each item’s traditional use(s) on these islands. The exhibition also includes a series of graphic narratives exploring the history of Caribbean cuisine. The information is organized based on flavor profiles, looking at how certain culinary staples made their way into the region, how certain items, preparations and serving methods are used differently or in the same way from island to island, and how certain food traditions bring the region together. Exhibition developed by: Taste of the Islands Experience, David Muir.

LIFE DRAWING STUDIO

September 7 & 21 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+

PEN AND INK ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP September 14 l 11 am - 3:00pm l $25/student

Learn techniques to combine drawing and painting in exciting ways. Explore the thrill of combining ink and water to produce intriguing translucent images. The workshop will demonstrate how to make and techniques on how to use ink wash along with sketch pen techniques to create texture. Participants will combine ink wash & pen to create a complete Pen & Ink Illustration. Work from your own or supplied photos. All supplies provided.

Age 16+

SOULFUL SUNDAYS

MUSIC IS YOUR ALI

Saturdays | 10:30 - 3:00 pm | FREE

30 Minute Sessions: 1 Student per Session The Music Is Your Ali program is currently offering instruction in piano, guitar and drums. Students 12 and up 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 Adriane Clarke at 954.545.7800 x3822.

LUNCH WITH ART: MUSIC EDITION 3rd Tuesday | 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.

PLAY BALL EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION September 12 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | FREE

This exhibition, curated by Rock Road Restoration Historical Group, Inc. in partnership with More Than a Game, Inc., strives to honor and educate viewers about Pompano Beach’s legacy of African American baseball players during segregation and beyond. Rock Road Restoration Historical Group and the Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department invite the community to a reception Thursday, September 12th at the Historic Ali Cultural Arts Community Gallery. Guest speakers, light baseballthemed refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

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Historic Ali Cultural Arts

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, the Valerie Tyson Band, a soulful and electrifying band, performs today’s top 40s, Jazz, Classic Rock, R&B, and Reggae.

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

September 8 | 6 - 9:00 pm | $5/admission

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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!

STORIED WORKSHOP SERIES

September 28 | 1 - 3:00pm | FREE

Join a diverse group of storytellers as they celebrate the skills techniques acquired during the four part Storied workshop series facilitated at the Blanche Ely House Museum by a writer on Oprah’s OWN NETWORK, Richard “Byrd” Wilson. Workshop participants and the community are invited to share stories or just come by and listen to this intergenerational cast of storytellers as they turn the most meaningful life events into unforgettable narratives around the theme — Lessons Learned: The Things I Thought I Knew.

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 will unlock a piece of the past that may change the future. Guests are invited to bring their lunch, and a friend. pompanobeacharts.org | September 2019 |

HOME. WORK. LEGACY. - EXHIBITION Runs through September 30 | FREE

The Blanche Ely House Museum’s inaugural exhibition celebrates the professional and personal accomplishments of educational pioneers and community activists Blanche and Joseph Ely. Designed to offer an abbreviated glimpse into the couple’s extensive collection of photographs, letters and artifacts, the exhibition, developed by curatorial consultant, Derek Davis of Davis Kuumba Arts, will serve as the foundation for this venue’s future programming.

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.

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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 artworks on City public properties. The Public Art Committee was created to guide the program and meets the third Thursday of every month at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center at 5 pm.

The City is honored to announce the dedication of a memorial for the tragic events that took place on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 11 at 5:00 p.m. at Founders Park located at 201 NE 3rd Avenue. The dedication ceremony is free and open to the public.

To learn more about the program, please contact Laura Atria at 954.545.7800, ext. 3813 and join our Artist Network to stay informed of current and future Calls for Artists and other exciting art opportunities taking place in Pompano Beach.

By Artist Cherie Saleeby pompanobeacharts.org | September 2019 |

Exhibit Runs Through September 21 | FREE Pompano Beach Cultural Center • Second Floor

Photographed by Sub Pop Records founder Bruce Pavitt, Experiencing Nirvana provides an inside look into the early touring life of Nirvana, the Seattle grunge band whose spirit came to define the 90s. In this exhibit, Pavitt captures intimate moments of Kurt Cobain and his new band as they travel through Europe in 1989. This is the photographic story of the breakthrough that almost never happened.

MARCOS CONDE SOLO EXHIBITION

Exhibit Runs Through September 27 | FREE Bailey Contemporary Arts • West Art Gallery

2019 ArtLit live painting competition winner Marcos Conde is featuring his work in a solo exhibition at BaCA’s West Gallery. Marcos Conde is a South Florida based artist that develops art and design for a diverse set of clients.

His focus is in developing art projects that display the aspects of nature and the use of a vibrant appearance.

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EXHIBITIONS

EXPERIENCING NIRVANA PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

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SUPER NATURAL HUMANOIDS EXHIBITION

WILLIAM H. JOHNSON

Created by South Florida artists Aurora Molina and Julian Pardo, Super Natural Humanoids is an interactive installation of larger-than-life marionettes, which resemble older adults. Using levers and pulleys, guests will ‘activate’ these handcrafted works of art, encouraging a dialogue about how society can create better connections with our aging population.

This educational exhibition brings reproduction of artworks

by William H. Johnson (1901-1970) from the collection and courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Regarded as one of the most influential American artists, this exhibition features colorful images of children and musicians created at the time he worked in Harlem.

Exhibit Runs Through October 4 | FREE Pompano Beach Cultural Center • Second Floor Art Gallery

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Exhibit Runs Through October 4 | FREE Pompano Beach Cultural Center • First Floor

CARIBBEAN CULINARY MUSEUM

Beyond the Borders is the culmination of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County’s summer Art with a Heart program. Each club provides youth with art classes taught by caring, talented artists using a variety of artistic styles and mediums. The artwork was created in four categories: acrylic paint, recycled art, cardboard 2D sculptures and graffiti art; by children ranging in ages from 6-18 of age.

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 11 | FREE Historic Ali Cultural Arts

Exhibit Runs Through October 25 | FREE Bailey Contemporary Arts

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EXHIBITIONS

BEYOND THE BORDERS

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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.