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December 2-6, 2015 During Miami Art Basel Week
Uplifting Our Community Through Arts and Culture
ABOUT SOUL BASEL / OUR SPONSORS
About Overtown Soul Basel
Overtown Soul Basel brings awareness to Black art during the world renowned Miami Art Basel Festival, held this year December 2, 2015 to December 6, 2015.
While the Art Basel Miami Fair is one of the largest annual cultural exhibitions of contemporary arts to be held in Miami, the Overtown Soul Basel adds to that excitement by showcasing works of art from the African, Caribbean and Latin Diasporas
and from dozens of established and emerging artists. More significantly, Overtown Soul Basel high-lights Overtown as an emerging cultural destination. This year’s exhibitions will feature galleries at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex, the Ward Rooming House Gallery and the Overtown Media Hub.
The exhibitions will feature a series of exciting programming and events that incorporate art with: music, entertainment, film, fashion, workshops and more.
WELCOME TO OVERTOWN
ABOUT THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN / PARK WEST CRA
The Southeast Overtown / Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) is one of three community redevelopment agencies within the municipal boundaries of the City of Miami. The CRA was created in 1982 to promote and encourage the redevelopment of the Overtown and Park West communities (redevelopment area). The main objective of the CRA is to spearhead new development and redevelopment efforts that accomplish beneficial revitalization with-in its boundaries.
Our Mission
The CRA’s main mission is to enhance the quality of life, improve the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents and stake-holders in the redevelopment area.
The agency is funded through a unique financing tool called Tax In-crement Financing, which earmarks a specific portion of property tax dollars collected by the City of Miami and Miami Dade County. In turn the CRA reinvests these funds back into the redevelopment area by funding various projects that enhance the quality of life for its residents. Such activities include, but are not limited to: infrastruc-ture upgrades, façade improvements, economic development incen-tive programs to attract new businesses to the redevelopment area and the promotion and support of job creating initiatives.
The agency is governed by a CRA Board, whose members are City of Miami Commissioners. The board's policies on redevelopment activi-ties are implemented by the executive director.
FACTS ABOUT VENUES
The Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex
Back in its heyday, Overtown was known as “Little Broadway”. Rivaling the nightlife of Harlem, iconic Afri-can-American performers like Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Sammy Davis Jr. performed at several local hotspots and venues including the Historic Lyric Theater. The epicenter for culture in black Miami, the theater thrived between 1913 and the 1960s.
Today, it’s been returned back to its original glory, preserving golden memories. The Lyric Theater building is now the home of the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex. Visitors can stroll through the museum learning about the history of Black Miami and catch concerts, theatrical performances as well as variety acts. On the first Friday of the month, there’s Lyric Live – a variety show modeled after Amateur Night at the famed, Apollo Theatre in New York City.
The Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery
The Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery, Built in 1925, was known as a resting place and safe haven for
both Blacks and Native Americans. The building is now a historic landmark and serves as an art gallery and
exhibition hall. The facility is currently programmed by the Black Archives and Research Foundation of
South Florida Inc.
EXHIBITIONS
Art Africa Miami Arts Fair Presented by The Urban Collective
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex
819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Celebrating its 5th year in Overtown, the Art Africa Miami Arts
Fair is a multidisciplinary exhibition of fine contemporary art
from the global African Diaspora. The central idea of Art Africa
Miami is to present an array of visual works that pay homage to
the centrality of Africa and its descendant’s contribution to the
art world.
FREE Admission. Daily Gallery Hours: 11am to 7pm
For more information, visit www.ArtAfricaMiamiFair.com
EXHIBITION: ART AFRICA MIAMI ARTS FAIR
“No More Blues”
Presented by the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
Ward Rooming House Gallery
249 NW 9th Street, Miami, FL 33136
A photographic anthology dedicated to
advocacy and change for Black Lives.
Photographer: Cendino Temé
FREE Admission. Daily Gallery Hours: 11am to 7pm For more information contact: (786) 708-4610
EXHIBITION: “NO MORE BLUES”
Urban ExperiencePresented by the Overtown Media Hub
175 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136
4 Days of Art, Music, Fashion , Culture and Sidewalk Art. Featuring Art Installations by: Betty Wright, Reginald O'Neal, Stevie The Artist, Alfrena Moosa, Addonis Parker, Jerry Gant, Jahmane, Shuri Jackson, MOAL, Emilio Martinez, Christopher Barnhart, Ashley "So Real It Hurts" plus many, many more! FREE Admission. Daily Gallery Hours: 9am to 2am For more information contact: (305) 725-1584
EXHIBITION: “URBAN EXPERIENCE”
SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
Wednesday, December 2nd 6pm | Urban Experience Opening Reception Overtown Media Hub, 175 NW 14th Street
6pm to 11pm | Soul Basel Lounge Ward Rooming House Cultural Gallery, 249 NW 9th Street
A soulful chic outdoor cigar bar for patrons to interact and network in a unique Basel styled relaxed environment under the stars. Showcasing
the “No More Blues” exhibit with free entry, a cash bar, and live DJ entertainment. Come and enjoy this 21 and up atmosphere during the week
and receive free passes to attend the transformed environment of “Expression” of art, poetry, and jazz on Saturday night, December 5, 2015.
7pm to 11pm | ART AFRICA Opening Reception
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex, 819 NW 2nd Avenue
Come experience a night of Art & Fashion and celebrate a VIP first look at the two story space featuring fashion models adorned with body art
throughout the gallery.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, December 3rd
11am | All Galleries Open
5pm to 6pm | Overtown Renaissance
ART AFRICA Founder, Architect & Community Thought Leader, Neil
Hall, discusses the significance of an Overtown Renaissance
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Avenue
6pm to 7pm | Deep City: Birth of Miami
Sound (film) Join us at the ART AFRICA gallery for a screening of this entertaining
documentary on the history of soul music in Miami and highlighting
Overtown as the "Harlem of the South". (a WLRN Production)
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Avenue
6pm to 11pm | “Lyric Live” Basel Style
A Special Rendition on a special night, South Florida’s Hottest Monthly
Amateur Night with an Artistic Flair. Hosted by Comedian Chello with
Live music by Jody Hill and the Deep Fried Funk Band.
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Avenue
6pm to 11pm | Soul Basel Lounge A soulful chic outdoor cigar bar for patrons to interact and network in
a unique Basel-styled relaxed environment under the stars. Showcas-
ing the “No More Blues” exhibit with free entry, a cash bar, and live DJ
entertainment.
Ward Rooming House Cultural Gallery, 249 NW 9th Street
6pm | The Art of Poetry Poets take the stage to present "Pieces of the Art", infused poetical
inspirations of art by local and not so local artists.
The Overtown Media Hub, 175 NW 14th Street
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, December 4th
11am | All Galleries Open
11am to 4pm | Folklife Fridays Outdoor
Marketplace An outdoor marketplace featuring live entertainment, tasty cuisine
and arts and crafts.
Presented by New Washington Heights CDC
9th Street Pedestrian Mall, N.W. 9th Street & 2nd Avenue
4pm to 6pm | Urban Collective Youth Art
Insiders
ART AFRICA supports the youth of Overtown during this after school
program with group instructions in various art mediums.
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Avenue
6pm to 11pm | Soul Basel Lounge
A soulful chic outdoor cigar bar for patrons to interact and network in
a unique Basel styled relaxed environment under the stars. Showcas-
ing the “No More Blues” exhibit with free entry, a cash bar, and live DJ
entertainment.
Ward Rooming House Cultural Gallery, 249 NW 9th Street
6pm | Hip Hop Art Hosted by Andre Soul and Zay Live, live incantations of urban lifestyle
and art influences shapes the foundations of paradigms.
Overtown Media Hub, 175 NW 14th Street
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, December 4th
7pm to 11pm | The Art of Conversation Reception hosted by City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon, the
Southeast Overtown / Park West CRA and Headliner Market Group at
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Avenue
RSVP Required: [email protected]
Saturday, December 5th
11am | All Galleries Open
11am to 4pm | Folklife Fridays Outdoor
Marketplace
An outdoor marketplace featuring live entertainment, tasty cuisine
and arts and crafts.
Presented by New Washington Heights CDC
9th Street Pedestrian Mall, N.W. 9th Street & 2nd Avenue
12:30pm |"The Radiant Child" (film) Join us at the ART AFRICA gallery for a screening of this acclaimed
documentary highlighting the phenomenon of graffiti artist, Jean-
Michel Basquiat.
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Avenue
3pm to 5pm | “Transcultural Black
Presence”
Don’t miss this panel talk presented at the ART AFRICA gallery by
Curator Dr. Carole Boyce-Davies, Professor of Africana Studies, Cornell
University.
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Avenue
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, December 5th
6pm | Urban Experience Finale The Overtown Media Hub , 175 NW 14th Street
8pm to 11pm | Expressions
An evening of spoken word and Live Jazz.
Presented by the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
Ward Rooming House Cultural Gallery , 249 NW 9th Street
Sunday, December 6th
NOON to 2pm | Soul Basel VIP Champagne Brunch
Art & Champagne Brunch with the ‘Who’s Who’ of “ Art of Black Miami” cultural influencers.
Official closing event of Art Africa Miami Fair 2015.
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Avenue
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
PLACES OF INTEREST
Places of Interest
Folk Life Village Mural
925 NW 2nd Court
Murals of Dorsey Park 1701 NW 1st Avenue
Black Police Precinct and
Courthouse Museum 480 NW 11th Street
Jackson Soul Food 950 NW 3rd Avenue
House of Wings
1039 NW 3rd Avenue
Two Guys Restaurant
1490 NW 3rd Avenue, #4
People’s Bar-B-Que
360 NW 8th Street
FREE Soul Basel Trolley Routes:
Stops:
202 NW 28TH Street
2246 NW 2ND Avenue
950 NW 3rd Avenue
819 NW 2nd Avenue
175 NW 14TH Street
2751 North Miami Avenue
Days of Operation:
December 1st – 6th, 2015
Hours of Operation:
Tue. - Fri. 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
This brochure is produced by the Southeast Overtown / Park West CRA, 819 NW 2nd Ave. 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33136 |(305) 679 -6800 | www.miamicra.com/ seopwcra