Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Business Examiner: Joseph Liberali on the Boynton Beach Art District




Coming In December!
ActivistArtistA's

OPEN MIC NIGHT

December 20th 7-10 PM

also,
Art Walk December 27th, 2012 from 6-10 PM
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Examiner.com

Business Events  |  October 24, 2012 |  By: Joseph Liberali


Thank you, Joseph Liberali. 

Boynton Beach Business Examiner

Joseph Liberali, writer and musician, has experience as a Foreclosure Counselor, Asset Manager, and Editor with The Wordsmithy, LLC working on Holocaust Survivor memoirs and historical research. Contact liberali.joseph@gmail.com.




This is the first article in an on-going series about the business being done in the 
Boynton Beach Art District
Rolando Chang Barrero is a very busy man. For over a year, the South Florida native has acted as patriarch to a collective cadre of artists whose skills' span across multiple genres of art from painting, writing, poetry, music, and sculptures.

Along with activists and organizers, they can all be found working myriad projects around the area of Palm Beach County bestowed with the moniker “Boynton Beach Art District”(BBAD).
BBAD has added credibility to Boynton Beach, a city sandwiched between popular hotspots Delray Beach and Lake Worth, making it often over-looked by the upturned noses of the Southern Floridian bourgeoisie.
But you wouldn't know it if you were to stand at 422 Industrial Avenue just off of Boynton Beach Boulevard and right near the exit to i95, where a tapestry of art expertly-smeared across a set of locally-owned garages on the edge of an industrial park can be viewed out in the open.
Recent
Rolando has opened and closed exhibitions from several artists through his workshop, ArtistActivistA, helped organize nonprofit events, volunteers regularly to paint with local kids, works with United Way PBC's  Paint UNITED project, produced a fresh body of work as an artist, still finds time to travel and view the work of South Florida's artists as potential recruits for his growing network, celebrated his 50th birthday, as well as the one year anniversary of his work, for which he was honored at the BBAD's recent "Golden Celebration".

Art buffs or anyone interested in something cool, genuine, and local are behooved to take note of this expanding community. There are live events and art sales there regularly. Rolando works there in his art studio, and Jonathan Fields has been there on and off working on one of the new epic murals there for the past few weeks.
Tiki Tom, yet another artist from the area, whose massive piece dons the parking lot at BBAD like a proud Easter Island Moai statue, collects the glass for his scultures from amongst strewn trash on the nearby beaches. He's also designing a series of statues for the city of Boynton Beach for the walk way to the inter-coastal off of Ocean Avenue and Federal Avenue, by the Two Georges Restaurant.
Another interesting personality hanging around the BBAD is local Poet and MC Renda Writer, who just closed the "Writing is on the Wall” exhibition. On any given day in the BBAD there is a cacophony of activity from a broad range of talent.
Upcoming
There's an upcoming event this Thursday, October 25th, the Soul Focus House, a haunted studio and mini-golf exhibit, will be in full effect that night, as well as live music and various artistic work for sale at the BBAD Art Walk .
BBAD is putting out an open call to vendors and artists to work these events and contribute. Contact Rolando Chang Barrero if you're interested in taking part.
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Coming In December!
ActivistArtistA's

OPEN MIC NIGHT

December 20th 7-10 PM

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

BBAD Haunted House Mentioned in New Times!



THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO
OCTOBER 31st
See ya on Halloween!


SOUL FOCUS HAUNTED HOUSE
BOYNTON BEACH ART DISTRICT
422 West Industrial Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33426


During this week of goblin and ghoul revelry, do something a little different and putt your way through an apocalyptic zombie attack. Artists Lauren Van Arman and Glen Nelson (AKA Digsy) have staged the Soul Focus Haunted House, a haunted mini putt-putt golf course in their gallery, as part of the Boynton Beach Arts District monthly gallery walk. Besides zombies, attendees can maneuver their golf balls around evil pinball machines, graveyards, and plenty of walking dead. A 12-foot ghost DJ will provide wicked tunes for the night. A custom screenprinted sugar-skull T-shirt and a monster-sized trick-or-treat bag await those who complete the course. The spooky putting takes place from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free. The Boynton Beach Arts District is located at 422 W. Industrial Ave. in Boynton Beach. Call 561-714-1365, or visit facebook.com/SoulFocusHouse.
 

Also,

Food vendors:

Frankie's Hot Dogs (Gourmet Vegetarian)
JOJI Frozen Yogurt

and

ActivistArtistA 

Mask Making Workshop

RSVP

"ActivistArtistA, possibly the coolest artists' hub ever to emerge in Boynton Beach..."

-John Thomason. New Times

presents...

featuring...


Tyler Brunner Playing "Highway Star"

RSVP


Maggie Baugh Sings "Tennessee Dream" 

Our Next BIG Event!! 
The 2nd Annual ART Garage Sale!


For More information visit ActivistArtistA.Blogspot.com

Friday, October 19, 2012

BBAD on Thursdays Open Mic Night!


THURSDAY December 20th at 7 PM
Special Guest DJ Thought....

Music provided by Kyle Holder & Smooth Bounce Entertainment for this event...If you 
would like to book Kyle Holder for your holiday party email: Kyle Holder: krhjob@gmail.com

FOOD TRUCK!!!

Veggie Love 

Food Truck at Open Mic!!



Event Sponsor!


Open Mic Night every 3rd Thursday
December 20th from 7-10 PM
ActivistArtistA Gallery
422 West Industrial Ave.
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
786/521-1199




The Examiner.com on BBAD!
by Joseph Liberali

"ActivistArtistA, possibly the coolest artists' hub ever to emerge in Boynton Beach..."
-John Thomason. New Times


The first open mic ever at B-BAD (The Boynton Beach Art District) was held on August 30th and brought out celebrated singers and songwriters from Boca, Delray, and West Palm!  Guests included band members for The Von, celebrity artists/tattoo diva Ms. Lea Vendetta, recording artists form Rap to Folk! All joined to sing, play, and dance together! 

BBAD on Thusday Open Mic Night continues every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7-10 PM at..

Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
786/ 521-1199
email

 For the next few Open Mics we will be choosing finalists for the opportunity to perform at:

At the City of Boynton Beach's New Concert Series...


A Boynton Beach C.R.A. Sponsored Event


Winner will be announce at the 

2nd Annual
KeroWACKED 
Multi Media Fesival
February 17, 2012


OCTOBER 2012 finalist is Spencer Allan Patrick
Congratulations!

Video of Spencer's performance on YouTube

A Special Thanks to all who performed!

Judges: Lea Vendetta of Lea's Lounge, Jonathan Fields, Brian Lewis

Rod Dussinberre for sound and dedication to this project.

Brian Lewis, ActivistArtistA Artist, for volunteering his time.

Jonathan Fields of FameFam.com for painting live.

Vanya E'dan Dance Company for an Outstanding Performace!



 By John Thomason, New Times Broward Palm Beach

"ActivistArtistA, possibly the coolest artists' hub ever to emerge in Boynton Beach, returns to showcase the best unsigned talent Palm Beach County has to offer..."








Interested in Performing at
KeroWACKED February 17th 2013

We are still looking for Sponsors and Vendors

For More information visit ActivistArtistA.Blogspot.com

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

New Times--Shout Out--ActivistArtistA's Open Mic....City Concert Announced as Prize..and more..

Photo by Rolando Chang Barrero/ Michael DeMario
This Week!!

 By John Thomason, New Times Broward Palm Beach

ActivistArtistA, possibly the coolest artists' hub ever to emerge in Boynton Beach, returns to showcase the best unsigned talent Palm Beach County has to offer at its monthly Third Thursday Outdoor Open Mic. Recently recognized by Miami’s Critical Recording Studio as a place to scout talent, the outdoor evening will be headlined by Spencer Allen Patrick, whose sensitive acoustic-guitar ballads may be familiar to frequenters of the Blind Monk in West Palm Beach and Spot Coffee and Kevro’s Art Bar in Delray Beach. He’ll be joined by an eclectic array of performers; prospective talent includes rapper Mike DeMario and 14-year-old country singer Maggie Baugh, who gallery founder Rolando Chang Barrero says “brought the house down” at September’s event. 

The gallery is located at 422 W. Industrial Ave. in Boynton Beach, and the free event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday. Call 786-521-1199, or visit activistartista.com. John Thomason 



 9PM






Special Update:

For the next 3 Open Mics we will be choosing finalists for the opportunity to perform at:

At the City of Boynton Beach's New Concert Series...

A Boynton Beach C.R.A. Sponsored Event

Winner will be announce at the 

2nd Annual
KeroWACKED 
Multi Media Fesival


Interested in Performing at
KeroWACKED February 17th 2013

We are still looking for Sponsors and Vendors











For More information visit ActivistArtistA.Blogspot.com

Monday, October 15, 2012

THE SKULL SHOW!!! See You There! This Saturday

My Submission..



The Skull Show
SAT. 10.20.12 | 7-11PM

Ink and Pistons and Slushbox Gallery
2716 S. Dixie Hwy.
WPB FL

My Submission!

Come out for a Fun Night!

:: THE SKULL SHOW ::
Art Show opening & Hotrod Round up!
SAT Oct 20th 2012
7pm-11pm

25+ Skulls & Masks hand painted, adorned and modified by local artists shown alongside dark, creepy and slightly macabre art.

Not JUST skulls! Day of the Dead, Halloweenish, Creep show, vampires and monsters art and more to be expected!

Casual car show, drive your ride and hang with the car guys! (no trophies/prizes given)

 Gourmet Hot Dogs with PS561!
 

::ARTISTS To INCLUDE::
JR Linton - Chris Rude ::  Lea Vendetta :: Sid Graves :: Georgette Pressler :: Cary Polkovitz :: Madeline Stevens :: Pam Kwarchak ::  Pooch ::  Scott White ::  Amanda Valdez ::  Alexis Colbert ::  Lori Pratico ::  Erika Taguchi-Newton ::  Amanda Linton :: Lisa Palladino ::  Sara Leigh ::  Jennifer DiTerlizzi Basing ::  Luru :: Shorty :: Irma Galindo Best :: Carlos Ferrer :: Danny Brito :: Kristy Bunch :: Kara Kramer ::  Michelle Parparian :: 80 grit :: Nicol Holderbaum :: Teresa Korber :: Grace Wadell :: Brigid Howard :: Hannah Rollins ::....and more!


Cant make? Stop by and visit show hung until Oct 20th.

Ink & Pistons, Slushbox Gallery
2716 S Dixie Hwy #101
West Palm Beach, Fl. 33405

Get Poked!

Opening night save $10.00 off any piercing just mention this email! Our piercer Shorty carries only the best quality jewelry on the market made in USA!  Check outwww.TheShorty.com 
for more info!

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