By Artist Mariangela Abeo
Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 West Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL | 954.545.7800 | ccpompano.org
SUPER NATURAL HUMANOIDS AND EXPERIENCING NIRVANA PHOTOGRAPHY
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Opening Receptions July 12 | 6-9:00 pm | FREE Explore two dramatically different art forms in one glorious opening reception. Experiencing Nirvana is a rare look at never-before-exhibited photos of a band that defined a generation. Bruce Pavitt takes viewers on a wild ride with Kurt Cobain and the members of Nirvana during a defining moment in the early days of the band, documenting a careermaking breakthrough that almost never happened. On the other end of the spectrum, Super Natural Humanoids is an interactive exhibition that explores the later years of life. Using large-scale marionettes of older adults, guests will ‘re-awaken,’ these senior representatives, which opens a dialogue about how we truly interact with the older population.
BLENDED CONVERSATIONS July 13 | 1-3:00 pm | $10
Want to know what the life of an artist is really like? Then you need to join us for Blended Conversations. In July you will meet JohnLee Dela Pena, a vocalist and ukulele player who was born and raised in the Philippines. Guests are encouraged to join in as local artists share their real and raw stories about being a creative in today’s world.
THE MAGNIFICENT CIRCUS MYSTERY
July 19 | 1:00 pm | $10/adults/residents | $5/youth/campers
A steamer trunk, a mysterious book, and a hat belonging to Harry Houdini begin a show filled with magic, juggling, unicycling, and physical comedy. The audience must solve clues, overcome obstacles, and figure out a 90 year-oldsecret as they help to create the story from beginning to end. pompanobeacharts.org | July 2019 |
THE GREAT PIZZA CONTEST
July 19 | 7:00 pm | $10/adults | $8/residents | $5/youth/campers Storyologists, Page and Kenny transport the entire audience to the town of Mozzarella via their Once Upon a TIME MACHINE. There, everyone helps solve the very cheesy problem of who makes the best pizza …Vincent Van Dough or Leonardo Da Munchi?
AUDITIONS FOR STAGED READING OF FOR COLORED GIRLS July 21 | 2-6:00 pm | FREE
This is an open Call for Auditions for African American female actors, ages 16+, for the staged reading of the critically acclaimed show For Colored Girls, which opened on Broadway in 1977 and received a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and a Theatre World Award. Synopsis -- a black woman explores seven facets of herself and emerges a stronger person in Ntozake Shange’s “choreo-poem.” Please be prepared for the July 21 auditions with a one-two minute monologue. The play reading will take place on August 31 at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center.
WHALES, MAGIC AND CHEESE... OH MY! July 26 @10:30 am | July 27 @ 11:00 am $15/adults | $8/residents | $5/youth/campers
Fantasy Factory Theater’s newest literacy incentive and bully prevention show stars Jojo, a great kid who loves to read. That is until some kids in the lunchroom start calling him names like “bookworm.” To avoid the bullying, Jojo goes to Mendel’s Magical Book Shop, hoping that he can sell his books and use the money to buy video games, so he’ll fit in with the other kids. Once in the Magic Book Shop, things take an unexpected turn when stories in his books magically start to jump to life all around him!
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!
Fines arts classes including dance, drumming, drama; workshops on banking and literacy, performance etiquette, stage make up and more. Campers also participate in weekly field trips to museums, water parks and more. On the last day of camp, campers will present a showcase to the community, family, friends and sponsors.
Through August 2 | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm | $70/week
SOULFUL SUNDAYS
July 14 | 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 and Blues to Jazz and Funk. Blending classic R&B with current grooves, the William “Kooly” Scott Band creates a musical masterpiece with each performance.
| July 2019 | pompanobeacharts.org
353 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL | 954.786.7877 | aliarts.org
ARTS AND LITERACY SUMMER CAMP
Saturdays | 10:30am - 3:00 pm | FREE
Historic Ali Cultural Arts
MUSIC IS YOUR ALI
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LYRICS LAB
July 3 & 17 l $10/admission l $5/performers
Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA)
41 NE 1 Street, Pompano Beach, FL | 954.786.7879 | baileyarts.org
Bring your songs, poems, jokes and beats and share in this intimate All Art Open Mic night, backed by our house band.
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LIFE DRAWING STUDIO
July 6 & 20 l 11 am-2:00 pm l $20/adults l $10/students
Live models pose draped for short “gesture” and longer poses during this program for individuals interested in portrait painting, character design illustration, animation and anatomical drawing. Ages 18+
BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION July 5 l 6-10 pm l FREE
One in five Americans is affected by mental health conditions, yet this common illness often remains hidden behind a wall of secrecy and isolation. Beautifully Broken is an exhibit curated by ArtHeart, a non-profit that raises funds and awareness for orphans around the world. The exhibition explores mental health through contemporary visual art. It breaks down societal stigma and offers an opportunity to encounter and understand mental health through the eyes of nine artists. Beautifully Broken reaches beyond the gallery walls to examine creativity’s role in mental health, resiliency and compassion.
pompanobeacharts.org | July 2019 |
A TASTE OF JAZZ SERIES
July 11 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
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.
PAPER MACHE BOWLS WORKSHOP
July 13 l 11 am - 3:00pm l $25/includes supplies
This workshop will show the basics of Paper Mache. Give old magazines, junk mail, and other unwanted papers a new lease on life & turn them into beautiful bowls of different shapes and sizes. Transform simple materials into functional works of art. The class includes all materials and no experience is necessary. Age: 16+
| July 2019 | pompanobeacharts.org
Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA)
LUNCH WITH ART: VISUAL ARTS EDITION
41 NE 1 Street, Pompano Beach, FL | 954.786.7879 | baileyarts.org
and educational encounters with the musical genre, accompanied by wine tastings. Come and learn how jazz evolved and the influence of the saxophone in the music. Our guest artist, saxophonist Scott Klarman, will demonstrate the evolution of the jazz sax with examples from some of the great sax players from Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young and Clifford Brown to modern day jazz artists.
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1500 NW 6 Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL | 954.786.7877 | pompanobeacharts.org
Blanche Ely House
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CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
LUNCH WITH ART: THE LECTURE SERIES
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!
Join our curatorial consultant Derek T. Davis of Davis Kumbaa Arts. Davis as he guides you into the world of Blanche and Joseph while enjoying your lunch! As you eat, be exposed to 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 feature 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.
3rd Saturday of Month | 11 am-1:00 pm | $5/includes supplies
STORIED WORKSHOP SERIES July 13 | 1 - 3:00pm | $10
Become a better storyteller! Facilitated by a writer on Oprah’s OWN NETWORK, Richard “Byrd” Wilson, will provide user-friendly training and techniques to help turn the most meaningful events of life into unforgettable narratives. Storied is a series of four workshops designed for an inter-generational audience with the goal of enhancing the way we share our personal and family history, along with our culture. This workshop series culminates in a Community Storytelling Event on September 28 th.
pompanobeacharts.org | July 2019 |
2nd Thursday of Month | 12:15 - 1:15 pm | FREE
Dennis Deyoung is a founding member of STYX and the lead singer and writer on seven of the band’s eight Top Ten Hits. His live concert with six piece band showcases all the STYX Greatest Hits spanning the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. 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.
| July 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. The City is proud to announce the dedication of its newest public art piece We Go Together by renowned artists Gillie and Marc Schattner. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 12:30 pm at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. The ceremony is free and open to the public. “We are thrilled that Gillie and Marc’s creative genius is on display in our City,” said Laura Atria, Public Art Program Manager for the City. “This Australian husband and wife team is regarded worldwide. It is honor to have their beloved characters, Rabbitwoman and Dogman, in Pompano Beach.” Gillie and Marc are best known for these beloved characters who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together to become best friends and soul mates. Unlikely animal kingdom companions, the Rabbit and the Dog stand for diversity and acceptance through love. To learn more about the program, please contact Laura Atria 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. pompanobeacharts.org | July 2019 |
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON AT THE ALI
This exhibition features recent works by BaCA’s Artistin-Residence Susan Clifton. Her works are inspirational Mixed Media Fabric Mosaics. This high-energy series of graphics, colors, and words paint us the whole picture of the self we strive to become. You’ll be inspired by each painting’s thought process that deepens your visual experience with a lasting imprint on your psyche.
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, Johnson’s colorful images of children and musicians provides a vibrant visual background for the children assisting summer camps at the Ali.
Exhibit Runs Through July 27 | FREE Bailey Contemporary Arts • West Gallery
Exhibit Runs Through August 9 | FREE Historic Ali Cultural Arts
| July 2019 | pompanobeacharts.org
EXHIBITIONS
GREY MATTER EXHIBITION
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HOME.WORK.LEGACY. INAUGURAL EXHIBITION
BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN EXHIBITION
The Blanche Ely House’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 serves to honor and celebrate their contributions and inspire this venue’s future programming.
One in five Americans is affected by mental health conditions, yet this common illness often remains hidden behind a wall of secrecy and isolation. Beautifully Broken is an exhibit curated by ArtHeart, a non-profit that raises funds and awareness for orphans around the world. The exhibit explores mental health through contemporary visual art. It breaks down societal stigma and offers an opportunity to encounter and understand mental health through the eyes of nine artists.
Exhibit Runs Through September 1 | FREE Blanche Ely House
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Exhibit Runs Through August 30 | FREE Bailey Contemporary Arts • East Art Gallery
Exhibit Runs Through October 4 | FREE Pompano Beach Cultural Center • Second Floor Arts Gallery
South Florida artists, Aurora Molina and Julian Pardo, create an installation using life-size marionettes which with the use of levers and pulleys adults and children can bring to life. Super Natural Humanoids explores the everyday lives of older adults in our postmodern society. The idea behind this installation is to have the audience interact with the marionettes and make them come alive, metaphorically alluding to seniors being woken up to be integral part of the society again.
EXPERIENCING NIRVANA PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
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. | July 2019 | pompanobeacharts.org
EXHIBITIONS
SUPER NATURAL HUMANOIDS 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.