Blacksmithing and Loom Presentations only a few things going on at KeroWACKED 2016

The KeroWACKED Multimedia Fest

Sunday, April 24, 2016 | 11-11pm

at

The Boynton Beach Art District

410-422 West Industrial Ave.
Boynton Beach, Florida 22426

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Lea Bell and her LOOM!
Loom Presentations by Leah Bell
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"It's that energy the Boynton Beach Arts District -- that fervent, funky DIY arts engine -- has seized upon for its annual celebration of the beatnik spirit. It's on its third KeroWACKED, which, as with most BBAD events, is the brainchild of resident sprite/evil genius Rolando Chang Barrero." -Fire Ant New Times

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The KeroWACKED® 

Outdoor Multimedia Festival is Back! 

SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2016

KeroWACKED® is a MultiMedia Fest celebrating the life and work of Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Neal Cassady and the Beat Generation. 

The #1 Outdoor Multimedia Event of Palm Beach County 
Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 11-11pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1035779663130608/

The KeroWACKED Exhibition
Group Exhibition at ActivistArtistA Gallery/Studio

Aero Art
Michael Kupillas | Tom McAvoy | Rolando Chang Barrero

Leah’s Loom Live Fiber Art Presentation by Leah Rothchild

Metalsmithing Presentation by
The Dark Angel Armory and Forge
Shaun Williams + Sylvia AndrassY + Amy McGrotty

Mural Painting
Edurado Medieta | Serafima Sokolov | Nicole Galluccio

Art Cars and Camper E.B. Fromkes and BULKS

Performance Art
Jane “JC” Carroll of ArtAct

Live Music 12 Hours Non-Stop Entertainment Featuring:
Alex Bach | Gregory Dirr, Ben Pachter, T.J. Brown | SloFunkPump | Jennell Eve 
Koffin Varnish | Ian Wehmeyer | Fried Chickens and Crackers 
John Graves | Jack Tafoya | Baby and The Troll |Epicurean Pleasure
Rod Dusinberre | Zack Elliott | Craig McInnis | Arlow Cain

Food Trucks
Ps561 Food Truck1 | Caribbean Cowboy Food Truck | Joji Yogurt
Event is Sponsored by:
WBMGR Radio | The Rickie Report | Florida Arts Associationi | ActivistArtistA Gallery

EXHIBITIONS + LIVE MUSIC + VENDORS + FOOD TRUCKS
"It's that energy the Boynton Beach Arts District -- that fervent, funky DIY arts engine -- has seized upon for its annual celebration of the beatnik spirit. It's on its third KeroWACKED, which, as with most BBAD events, is the brainchild of resident sprite/evil genius Rolando Chang Barrero." -Fire Ant New Times

*KeroWACKED® is sponsored in part by the Florida Arts Association, The Boynton Beach Art District, Secret Garden Cafe, and The Rickie Report.

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Americana Solo Exhibition: Recent Works by Rolando Chang Barrero

America the Beautiful by Rolando Chang Barrero

Appetite for Art: Summer Foodie/Artists Series

Featuring the work of Rolando Chang Barrero

Americana Exhibition: Recent Works by Rolando Chang Barrero

July 24, 2014 thru August 27, 2014

The Secret Garden Cafe

410 East Boynton Beach Blvd.

Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

Reception: July 24, 2014 | 6 PM 

July 24, 2014-VIP Reception: Cost $20, includes: food, open wine bar, souvenir prints, live music, and exhibition of recent works by Rolando Chang Barrero

This event is a fundraiser for CCCGBB, a 501C3 not for profit.

 For more information and reservations please go to: 

http://cccgbb-org.webs.com/appetite-for-art-2

Boynton Beach- Artist, Rolando Chang Barrero to be showcased in the first Appetite for Art: Summer Foodie/Artists Series: Americana Exhibition to begin on July 24 with a reception for the artist. The event coordinated by Allan Hendricks, Director of the Board for Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach, is the kick-off to a summer long themed series which goes thru September.

Rolando Chang Barrero, BFA, MAAT, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Visual Artist, Advocate, Writer, and Community Leader,
Recipient of Congressional Letter of Commendation

Founder of the Florida Arts Association

Director of the Boynton Beach Art District 

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Rolando Chang Barrero Recieved Letter of Commendation form Congress

Thank You Hon. Alcee L. Hastings!

Breaking News: ArtPalmBeach and ArtSynergy Organizing Satellite Exhibitions

Art Synergy in collaboration with Art Palm Beach and the support of the Palm Beach Cultural Council will produce four inaugural satellite exhibitions throughout Palm Beach County in January 2014 during Art Palm Beach weekend.

Art Synergy is creating the long awaited milestone for the advancement of the arts in Palm Beach County.

Dates:

January 24-26, 2014

Contact:

Art Synergy:

Rolando Chang Barrero at 786-521-1199

Craig McInnis at 561-389-4800

In collaboration with Lee Ann Lester, organizer of Art Palm Beach, a group of Palm Beach County artists, led by Rolando Chang Barrero and Craig McInnis, have organized themselves under the banner of Art Synergy to organize art community leaders throughout Palm Beach County to produce four inaugural satellite exhibitions during Art Palm Beach.

ART SYNERGY is a countywide movement to unify and promote the diverse culture of our vibrant arts community.

The four satellite exhibitions; ARTal’FRESCO, ArtPOP, Continuum, and ArtX will highlight the vibrant art scene which community arts advocates, established in their respective niches in Palm Beach County.

Art Synergy co-founder, Rolando Chang Barrero who took the run down industrial park in Boynton Beach and created the Boynton Beach Arts District, ultimately winning the title of “Best Art Walk in 2013”, will host ARTal’Fresco.ARTal’FRESCO, the first of a series of four exhibitions will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014 beginning at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, January 25, 2014, Continuum on Clematis is being organized Art Synergy co-founder and visual artist, Craig McInnis with local artists team of ATB Collaborations: Anthony and Trina Burks, who recently presented theAfrican Diaspora Exhibition at the Armory Art Center.

Also, on Saturday: ArtX at Northwood Village, is spearheaded by Freddy Hennevelt and wife Nickie who have been the force behind the newly organized Historic Northwood Village Art Walk.

Sunday, January 26, 2014, Art POP in Lake Worth, is being created by Emily Theodossakos -Marketing and Program Manager Lake Worth CRA – LULA,

Walking tour of the Art Lofts project and the Arches will conclude the series of events.

Background:

In early 2013 with the help (and at the urging of) nationally known artist / activist Frank Batista; Craig McInnis and Rolando Barrero (local artists and activists themselves) created a THINK TANK.

Dedicated to finding solutions instead of dwelling on problems, the THINK TANK was a forum for local artists of all kinds to come together and discuss ideas to help the local scene grow.

The first initiative Rolando and Craig wanted to tackle was a program of events to coincide with Art Palm Beach; in hopes that the local scene could benefit from the popular art event much like Miami has benefitted from Art Basel.

Soon it was named ART SYNERGY and took shape. As of October 2013 it includes 4 art districts, These 4 locations will feature works by artists from all over Palm Beach County during the week of Art Palm Beach (January 23-27 2014).

ART SYNERGY's future goals include events that will happen periodically throughout the year, the addition of more participating art districts, and initiatives that help unify the many diverse art entities, and talented artists that Palm Beach County has to offer.

With the help of local CRAs / Public Arts Depts. / the DDA in WPB and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach county (to name a few), ART SYNERGY has only one place to go... onward and upward. ART SYNERGY leaders: Rolando Barrerro -Boynton Beach Art District / Trina and Anthony Burks -ATB Fine Arts / Craig McInnis - local artist / Outreach Director Jerry's Artarama / Nickie and Freddy Hennevelt- Hennevelts Gallery Northwood / Emily Theodossakos -Marketing and Program Manager Lake Worth CRA - LULA.

New Artist Page on Facebook!

Rolando Chang Barrero, Fine Artist

ActivistArtistA Studio

Boynton Beach Art District

410 West Industrial Ave.

Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

786-521-1199

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Upcoming Exhibitions:

ActivistArtistA Open Mic Videos!

ActivistArtistA's

BBAD on Thursdays

Outdoor Open Mic Night

Every 3rd Thursday of the month!

ActivistArtistA Gallery Reception March 1st, 2013 at 7 PM, Opus Majus the work of Kim Fay

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You are cordailly invited to attend a reception for the artist, Kim Fay, on 

March 1st, 2013 from 7-9 pm

Opus Majus:

The Work of Kim Fay
at
ActivistArtistA Gallery
The Boynton Beach Art District
422 West Industrial Ave.
Boynton Beach, Florida

Curator: Rolando Chang Barrero

Refreshments served.

For More information visit ActivistArtistA.com

Open Mic at ActivistArtistA!

with Hosts 

Rod Dusinberre and Rolando Chang Barrero

ActivistArtistA 

presents..

BBAD ON THURSDAY 

BackPage

OPEN MIC NIGHT

7-10 PM

Boynton Beach Art District

422 West Industrial Ave.

Boynton Beach, Florida

786-521-1199

Sign in at 7 PM, Mics on at 7:30 PM

For More information visit ActivistArtistA.com

The Little House in Boynton Beach Fares Well!

The Little House in Boynton Beach!

Little House serves up good eats!

The Little House serves up right! Good eats, good service, and best of all good beer!

My friend, Ben Wolford (SunSentinel writer) and I were greeted  immediately upon arrival by Little House manager, Connie Kros. We opted to enjoy the breeze on the patio and enjoy a beverage before entering.  It was a perfect evening to exchange ideas and chat about the develpoments going on around town. A writer and an artist chatting about the state of affairs is not to be missed.  Folks sitting on the log chairs next to us were already noshing on 'Snacks' as they are refered to on the menu! I peeked over as I overheard the neighbor exhale and say,"This is sooo good!" It was the Ahi Tuna ($11) that was delighting her! 

Ben Wolford and Rolando Chang Barrero at The Little House

Owner, Chrissy Benoit, looked so happy, she knows everything is right! Her menu, developed with  Chef Albert Charles, is outstanding! Useing terms like fluffy , toasty, gooey, and classic, the menu is easy to ready, and Definitely Tasty! The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming! The service is excellent!  Chrissy has brought her A-Game to Boynton, and it showed!

The decor had Ben and I glancing around the room when we finally made our way indoors.  Of course we debated-- we argued whether the folksy chandelier was made from 'mason jars' or 'ball jars,' Umm, after closer observation we notice they were neither-- we agreed to call them 'canning jars'!  Without hesitation we unwrapped our face towels, which held our silverware, and began our feast! Indian Butter Chicken ($9), Savory Bread Pudding w/ Sour Cream ($8), Creamy Artichoke Dip ($7), Skirt Steak Salad ($12), and finally Warmed Pineapple Upside Down Cake ($4)

Everything was 'YUMMY' at The Little House!

Ben's comment for the evening was, "Wow, a place where an artist and a writer can afford to eat--on our salaries!"  Ummm, salary? Whats that!

The Little House serves 20 craft beer selections from micro-breweries, as near as Cigar City in Tampa, Florida, and as far as Chinay Belgium, things are really 'hoppin' at The Little House! 

Menu prices range for $4 to $12

For More information visit ActivistArtistA.com

Wall Street Reports on Boynton Beach

Support your local artist: Rolando Chang Barrero

NSSC reports gains!

Good News from Boynto Beach, Florida!!!!

AMITYVILLE, N.Y., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc.'s,NSSC +1.77% , one of the world's leading suppliers of high performance electronic security equipment for over 30 years, announced that new security products, including GEM C combo fire and burglar alarm, Networx wireless locking system, and Starlink2 two-way GSM alarm system communicator, are receiving excellent dealer feedback about their market acceptance, as increased crime rates and building starts (macro drivers for NAPCO products) are being reported by national media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal.

"Murders nearly doubled in San Jose last year and rose in Oakland, San Diego and Sacramento, according to a survey of police departments by The Wall Street Journal and federal statistics. All of those cities have fewer police officers now than in 2009 and the same is true in Miami, Tucson, and Colorado Springs, cities outside California where murders have risen for two consecutive years. Police in many places are making hard choices about how to allocate shrinking resource." Cities See Murder Slide End Police Forces Shrunken by Budget Cuts Face Rise in Killings; Weighing Priorities in Stockton, Calif., by Scott Thurm, Justin Scheck and Bobby White, Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303812904577297801570813854.html

"Manhattan experienced a 169% spike in new building permits issued so far this year, according to the buildings department, which issued 35 permits for construction including hotels, apartment buildings, an 'affordable housing' development and an art gallery in the first four months of 2012. Buildings commissioner, Robert LiMandri, is bullish that big building is coming back to New York City, according to the interview." Permits Climb As Developers Up Their Bets, Laura Kusisto, Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304752804577384453012841864.html

"Developers are working on or completing nearly $1 billion in projects throughout downtown Richmond, VA." Louis Llovio, Richmond Times Dispatch http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2012/jun/01/tdbiz01-nearly-1-billion-in-development-happening--ar-1956860/

"There are sparks of activity in Boynton Beach, FL, that the city hasn't seen in years. An uptick in building permits are taking shape in new construction projects that are filling up store fronts. More than 2,500 building permits have been issued since October, which adds up to more revenue than the city has seen since 2008." Marissa Bragg http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_s_palm_beach_county/boynton_beach/building-permits-bring-boost-for-boynton-beach

Continue story here: Wall Street Journal

Support your local artist: Rolando Chang Barrero

For More information visit ActivistArtistA.com

Serafima Sokolov at ActivistArtista

Serafima Sokolov 

"Memorial to Innocence"

(installation)

Packaging Nature Exhibition

Curated by Rolando Chang Barrero, BFA The School of the Art Institute

On display at 

ActivistArtistA Gallery

422 West Industrial Ave

Boynton Beach FL 33483

VIP Preview 7-9 pm (Invitation Only)

April 24, 2012

Opening Reception: April 26, 2012 (Open to the Public)

Exhibition Dates: April 26 thru May 17

"Memorial to Innocence"

For More information visit ActivistArtistA.com

Salty Eggs on Gallery!

“Journalist/Voyeur” Opens Friday at ActivistArtistA Gallery

• by Terra Sullivan
• on March 22, 2012
• in Art, Happenings, Photography
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“Most journalists are restless voyeurs who see the warts on the world, the imperfections in people and places. Gloom is their game, the spectacle their passion, normality their nemesis.” — Gay Talese

Some days, the journalist serves his or her calling’s highest purpose: informing the public about wartime struggles and corporate corruption, or documenting the senseless shooting death of an unarmed Florida teen by a neighborhood watch volunteer.

Then there are the not-so-banner days – when the journalists of the 24-hour news cycle offer little more than celebrity mental breakdowns, 911 calls to tell police that Burger King is out of lemonade, and breaking news coverage on the demise of Kim Kardashian’s and Kris Humphries’ nuptials.

The split personality of the journalist as both careful informer and insatiable voyeur is one that has been debated at length both on air and in the public sphere. This split is now also the inspiration behind ActivistArtistA Gallery’s latest installation “Journalist/Voyeur: The Work of Jonathan Dvoretz and Michael Herb,” which opens Friday. To coincide with the Boynton Beach’s Artwalk, show curator and Gallery owner Rolando Chang Barrero wanted to show the “tension between the two roles of the journalist.” So he selected two photographers to play with the idea. Michael Herb brings the more newsy part of the equation with a series called Project 365, for which Herb took one picture a day for an entire year. Many of  these days included chasing down and documenting events from San Francisco to Florida. Photographer Jonathan Dvoretz, on the other hand, brings in the more playful and voyeuristic side of photography, working mostly in commercial, fashion, editorial, and advertising.

The show opens 6 p.m. Friday and continues through April with a special roundtable discussion with Palm Beach Post reporter Lona O’Connor on April 5.

Where: ActivistArtistA Gallery (422 W. Industrial Ave., Boynton Beach)
When: 6 p.m. Friday, March 23
Price: Free
Contact: http://activistartista.blogspot.com/