By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, FL – When Pompano Beach native, Sharhonda “Eccentrich” Richardson, began performing her original spoken word poetry around the nation, she discovered that most major cities have their own distinct flavor deeply-rooted in performance poetry. Cities such as Charlotte, Atlanta and Charlottesville have embedded slam poetry into their cultural arts scene […]
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By Atticus Berrios Pompano Beach – Blanche Ely House Museum hosted a wonderful event on Thursday, June 27. The Living Room Concert Series is a series of musical events held on the fourth Thursday of each month, where local artists from South Florida are given the opportunity to showcase their intimate performances. This segment featured […]
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By Kristen Hernandez When love crosses borders, some cultures still consider marrying outside their own as forbidden. Unexpected Love, a film written by local Haitian American, Aly Laveaux, and co-written with his Nigerian American wife, Obiandju Sundra, is loosely based on the real-life challenges they faced when they fell in love and defied the cultural […]
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Magic, Mirth, And Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood is a thought-provoking exhibition at the Young at Art Museum, 800 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation, inside of the Broward Mall. The collection of work is inspired by the lived experiences of BIPOC artists and celebrates the resilience of Black mothers through visual and literary art. The exhibit […]
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By China Boynton The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department has started the new season of its Artist in Residence program featuring artists worldwide. The program provides artists with studio space to create new work, collaborate with fellow resident artists, and engage with the community. Laura Atria manages the Public Arts and the Artist in Residence […]
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Pompano Beach Native Rapper Kodak Black hosts Family-Centric Day. One-of-a-kind cars are set to be on display. Submitted by Wanda Tima Rapper Kodak Black and Pompano Beach native is inviting the South Florida community to his second annual Kodak Black Day: Car Show Edition event on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 12 noon to 6 […]
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Pompano Beach Arts Plans Multiple Events to Honor Haitian Art and Culture Submitted by Kay Renz Pompano Beach Arts is proud to celebrate Haitian Heritage month with a dazzling lineup of events including Dessalines Lives!, a concert by world-renowned jazz trumpeter Jean Caze, and a fun-filled dance event entitled Konpa Pompano. “During the month of […]
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