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  • The Studio 54  Band
    The Studio 54 Band
    Musician
    THE BAND consists of ten (10) seasoned musicians who have toured with and performed alongside acts such as Gloria Gaynor, Kool & The Gang, The Temptations and Earth, Wind & Fire. There are no gimmicks here, no prerecorded tracks only great musicians. While the band is famous for its true sound from the Disco/Funk era, the band does in fact cover all the hits from as far back as the 40's Big Band era to today's songs that top the charts. All the very best dance music ever created is what this band is all about.
  • Erin Bassett
    Erin Bassett
    Visual Artist
     Aperture Arts, Llc is a locally owned and operated business that offers unique, one-of-a-kind textile art for the modern home and body. I make everything by hand, using the Shibori technique, to create texture and dimension in silk fabric. My work includes wearable art, wall art, custom prints and custom installations.
  • Karin Batchelder
    Karin Batchelder
    Visual Artist
    Karin Batchelder  was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale.  For over 27 plus years, she has created art that reflects her upbringing.  An avid enthusiast of nature and nautical themes she internalizes her surroundings and creates in a vast medium of mixed media. Her tropical abstract landscapes and photography reflect nature in all its glory. While studying art at Mercer University she fell in love with the concept of abstract expressionism. "The simple use of color and design can evoke your imagination."
  • Tiffany Beasi
    Tiffany Beasi
    Visual Artist
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  • Cassandra Belony
    Cassandra Belony
    Director; Filmmaker; Storyteller; Visual Artist; Writer
    Cassandra Belony graduated from Florida State University with a BA in Theatre. Prior to graduating, she starred in a play about racial injustice in America called One Hundred Years of Hope and a short piece about domestic violence called Expossium Manifesto. The following projects demonstrated Realism which is a form of theatre and art Cassandra favors. In 2017, she returned to her hometown of Fort Lauderdale, FL. She wrote her first play Strange Fruit on a Burning Tree and workshopped it at the Stages of the Sun Festival. In addition to theatre, she starred in a couple of films including John Leguizamo’s Critical Thinking. Most recently, she wrote, directed, and starred in her first short film Melancholic Verse. A story about a woman reminiscing the life of an old friend. She is currently working on her second short film We Good Project.
  • Randy Bernsen
    Randy Bernsen
    Musician
    R A N D Y B E R N S E N has played to audiences all over the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia. He brings with him an exciting sound and musical message uniquely developed in South Florida. Randy and his production team have produced three CD's for MCA Records and five for his own label. Besides performing and recording, Randy has composed for commercials, other artists, and various short film pieces. His latest 2 live projects were done in Florida and in Mexico. "Be Still and Know" is the latest studio recording of the critically acclaimed guitarist formerly with the Zawinul Syndicate. He's been privileged to work with the best Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Toots Theilemans, Michael Brecker, and Jaco Pastorius. Recently, there's been a re/release of his first CD for MCA records "Music for Planets, People and Washing Machines". Recently Randy has been performing with the Jaco Pastorius big band in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo and this last summer in Europe. Look for another CD this year!
  • Abe Betesh
    Abe Betesh
    Musician
    Abe Betesh will be providing music for the Friends Of The Library in the Artserve Gallery on February 10th from 5-6:30pm. Abe has had a varied musical career performing in South Florida since the 1970s as arranger / composer / conductor for his own orchestras, numerous ensembles, name acts and studio sessions, and playing woodwinds for shows and concerts in many local venues and theaters. Currently Abe is focusing on his unique “single act” as a flutist presenting great classical and smooth jazz music. You can hear Abe play on his Facebook page where he is listed as ABE PANFLUTE.
  • William Bock
    William Bock
    Visual Artist
    Born in Chicago, artist William Bock began his professional career at Indiana University, followed by an apprenticeship at the Johnson Atelier Technical Institute and School of Sculpture in Trenton, New Jersey. He received his Masters of Fine Arts degree at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore in 1987. Marine wildlife, seashells, and tropical flora and fauna are recurring themes in his artwork. In 1994 he moved to South Florida to surround himself with the tropical landscape that inspires his work. William Bock possesses an innovative style that revolves around his love of nature and the ocean. William Bock has exhibited extensively throughout the United States and has participated in several museum exhibitions. He has won numerous awards for his painting and his work is included in many prestigious collections including Merrill Lynch, AT&T, Allstate, The National Save the sea turtle foundation, the United States Embassy Bahamas and the IGFA fishing hall of fame museum show.
  • Ronald Bodnar
    Ronald Bodnar
    Actor; Singer
  • Flor  Brito
    Flor Brito
    Visual Artist
     Flor Brito is a Venezuelan-American artist who start developing the art as a teenager. Brito likes to explore every day to developed and discovering some new ideas about her passion. After several years of working in Business Administration, she decided to relieve her passion. Brito’s inspirations are based ideas represented on abstract art, using various techniques and a variety of color combinations, the results become creations that convey emotions and movements. Her vivid color scheme has been developed over the years, the colors represent my adventurous attitude and positive outlook on life, and her style is creating Brito’s work has been exhibited in numerous exhibitions. She likes to explore every day and developed some new ideas about her passion. Her goal is to continue in this creative path, travel the world, paint new experiences, make people smile with my art and become a successful artist
  • Richard Brookens
    Richard Brookens
    Musician
    Richard is an arranger/composer and multi-instrumentalist performing on saxophones (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone), flutes (C and Alto), and clarinets (Bb and Bass), Tabla drums (from India), Udu (Clay Pots), Native American Indian Flutes, and bamboo flutes from India (Bansuri) and China (Dizi). During his musical career Richard has enjoyed studying and working in many different musical styles and settings: Jazz, Rock, Classical, Musical Theater, Flamenco, Indian, Japanese, and World Fusion. All of these have influenced his approach to composition and improvisation in his recordings and live performances with his World Fusion group Yellow Bell. While in South Florida he has worked with Bailles Ferrer, a South Florida based Flamenco dance company, guitarist Randy Bernsen, (Jazz Fusion), and Duo DADA, an improvisatory dance/music performance art group. He has also worked as principal Saxophonist with the Palm Beach Pops. In addition to these groups Richard freelances with many other performing groups, including orchestras at The Kravis Performing Arts Center, Broward Perfroming Arts Center, The Adrienne Arsht Center, Actor's Playhouse, New Vista Theater, Florida Atlantic University. He has also performed Kirtans (devotional call and response gatherings), and Yoga workshops on Tablas, Clay Pot, Soprano Saxophone, and Bansuri (Indian bamboo flute) with Bhagavan Das and David Newman (most recently at Karmapalooza 2005), or Russill Paul, Wynne Paris, Jorge Alfano, Guru Das Singh, Guru Das Khalsa, Milk Baba, Sri VasuDeva, Krishna Devi, Ma Bha, Swami Srinivasananda, and local Kirtan artists like Laura DiBello, Mohini, Serpentine, Prem Shakti, and Jennifer Vasilakos. He has played with these artists at Satsangs or Kirtans held at South Florida Yoga studios like Yoga Warehouse, Something Yoga, Prem Yoga, Prana Yoga, Synergy Yoga, and Yoga Connection. He also has played Live Sacred Music for many Yoga Classes where he plays Bamboo Flutes from Egypt, India, and China, Tablas (drums from India), Udus (Clay Pots from Africa), Tibetan Singing Bowls, Balinese Gongs, and sings Yogic Mantras along with ambient tracks from his original CDs. Richard has allowed music from his CDs to be used in a documentary film about the spiritual aspects of Judo, Karate, Tai-Kwan-Do, and Tai-Chi, titled 'The Empty Mind' produced by Jon Braely of Thin Media, Inc. in Miami Beach, FL. This film has footage and interviews never seen until now from the Shao-lin and Wu-Dang Temples in China in addition to the other major schools of martial arts in China and Japan. The Empty Mind won "Best Florida Film" in the 2004 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Music from his CDs has also been used in a production of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' by Robert Hooker at Sol Theatre in Ft Lauderdale. Richard has also composed music for a short film about the homeless called "The Park", and been the musical supervisor for another short film titled 'The Last Minute' both produced by Gilda Pianelli and Chasta Natour of Rev Films. His is the musical director and composer for the 2007 film "She", produced by Gilda Pianelli for Ambassodor Films. He also helped to re-orchestrate and rearrange music for a show about Nefertiti by Rick Gore, Christopher Gore, and David Spangler. In July of 2001 music from his CDs was featured in a play about refugee women from around the world called "Displaced" at Altered Stages, 212 W 29th St., NY, NY. After graduating from Berklee College of Music where he majored in composition and studied with Joe Viola, Richard studied briefly with Joe Allard and received a National Endowment for the Arts grant to study Jazz Improvisation with Charles Banacos. He later began his studies on Bansuri and Tabla at the Ali Akbar College of Indian Music in San Rafael, California. In addition to the fine musicians above and on the Yellow Bell CDs, he has performed with: The Artie Shaw Orchestra, Cab Calloway, trumpeter Nat Adderly, pianist James Williams, Buddy Greco, Roy Clark, Boots Randolph, Tiny Tim, Clark Terry, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Hal Linden, Mary Street Dance Co., Lucie Arnaz, Jimmie Rosselli, Shirley Jones, Tony Orlando, and has worked in many recording studios as a player and arranger on records and commercials. He is also certified in Sivananda and Kundalini Yoga and teaches Yoga in the South Florida area at Barry University in Miami Shores, The Hillsboro Club in Deerfield Beach, community centers in Pompano Beach. Listen to samples of Richard’s music at http://www.yellowbellmusic.com and check his schedule on his Face Book page under Events.
  • Thaddeus Brown
    Thaddeus Brown
    Actor; Choreographer; Dancer; Singer
  • Cheryl Brown
    Cheryl Brown
    Visual Artist; Ceramicist
    South Florida ceramic artist, Cheryl Brown is as an active resident of Fort Lauderdale’s FATVillage Arts District. She received her B.F.A and M.F.A. from the Gerrit Reitveld Academie in Amsterdam. Her work has been featured in South Florida, in her native Midwest, and in galleries and art collections throughout Europe. The artist presents her work every month at the FATVillage Artwalk and has participated in numerous group shows including the Spectrum Miami Art, the All Florida Exhibition in West Palm Beach, the Choose954 Local Artist Showcase, and Art Fort Lauderdale. In the last few years, she has brought her studio space from four walls to a living, working studio. The studio serves as a workplace and teaching facility focusing on basic hand building techniques, wheel throwing, surface finishing techniques, and glaze formulation. Following her life-long passion for art and education, Cheryl also produces intimate clay workshops ensuring a unique creative experience for learners of all ages.
  • Brenda Bryant
    Brenda Bryant
    Visual Artist
     I have been an artist all of my life, starting when I was 5 or 6. I make my living as a nonprofit management consultant and a writer (professional and consumer products) and am semi-retired (whatever that means).  Over the years I have created using oil, acrylics, water color, plaster and soft sculpture media, wire, wood, and paper.  I have a special fondness for dimensional art -- whether it is collage, sculpture, or kinetic art such as mobiles.  Currently, after some years dedicated writing alone, I have returned to kinetic sculpture in the form of mobiles composed of wire and paper constructions.  My favorite form at this time is something I call "character mobiles", which feature human figures engaged in an activity (juggling, dancing, fishing, playing cards, etc.).  In addition to creating pieces for my own pleasure, I create custom-designed pieces for others. Examples of my work can be found on Facebook at Flyflyaway Creations.  To view examples, just click here. (www.facebook.com/Flyflyaway-Creations-1622072711417887).  I can also provide a pdf showing other examples.  Just send an email to bkbboots@aol.com to request more information.
  • Kent Burkhardsmeier
    Kent Burkhardsmeier
    Visual Artist
    Voice within Middle America is vast, open and expansive - life can be relatively simple and commonplace.  Such was my childhood growing up there, before moving to distant cities and countries with divergent cultures. Traveling sparked my curiosity to learn, explore, connect, and appreciate our diverse world. Layers within a scenic landscape or interactive humanity lure my eye to capture a reality observed just beyond the obvious; visually empathizing with the overlooked, identifying with the ordinary, and savoring nature's elegant beauty. Each image reveals a paused moment during my journeys; connecting to the essence of my childhood - joy in the ordinary and simple beauty. Connecting... Bio Kent grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota learning to appreciate the simpler parts of life, trusting others, respecting Mother Nature, and enjoying life before he ventured beyond his home state. For Kent, traveling allows him to explore the world, experience and understand different cultures, interact and observe people, and witness the beauty all around. Kent's fine art prints reflect his voice towards simplicity, inner peace, and serenity from the hustle and bustle of the world we live within. Light, shapes, shadows, repetition, and simplicity grab the attention of Kent's eye. They inspire and intrigue him - striving to share his moments through the media of photography. Kent composes his photos in a manner to entice the viewer to join him as he steps into the quietude around us. His childhood roots empower Kent to see beauty in the forgotten, unnoticed, or overlooked around us; that which is in our midst as we pass through life.  Kent recognizes that people are the same no matter where one is - it is these people, their moments, and their places Kent enjoys connecting through his photographs. Kent seeks to inspire and provide a sense of enjoyment through his images.  The breadth of Kent's photography encompasses fine art landscape, travel expose, and street photography.  As a self-taught artist, he continuously seeks new ways to improve his images, expand his abilities, and trigger creativity.
  • Susan Buzzi
    Susan Buzzi
    Photographer; Storyteller; Visual Artist
    As a photo documentarian, I consider myself a social barometer – always gaging the current climate around me and taking responsibility for effective delivery. My photo documentary work has involved extremely sensitive material such as breast cancer and homelessness; and most recently, it has addressed domestic violence, addiction and human trafficking, so educating the public and raising awareness is paramount. These projects deliver fact and truth; re-imagine the system, and offer practical solutions and valuable strategies for progress and change. Aside from the COVID-19 global lockdown, the past 5 years or so have been particularly difficult for me personally. Firstly, I am female, with English not being my first language; of mixed cultures and family background; a former law enforcement officer, and now over the age of 55 (considered a senior citizen). I stopped working for about 3 years to care for my mother and when she passed, I was finally able to secure part time work which fortunately prevented me from losing my home. Then, within a year, the unexpected Pandemic hit that led to a lay-off. I did not receive any unemployment benefits until almost 7 months later; again, creating financial panic. Luckily, I was able to find part time work shortly before the holidays that now has transitioned into a fulltime position. Not necessarily in my field; however, I am surviving. Faith, family and art is in my blood. Throughout the years and all of my careers, my passion has always been, and remains, the creative arts. I strongly believe in the power of art; it can cross boundaries, heal, inspire, and create hope and possibilities for everyone. I often incorporate the visual arts, writing and music with my counseling practice to build confidence and encourage creativity. An artist as an activist is perhaps the most misunderstood and underestimated movement in culture today. Messaging is meant to be informative and may not always be pleasant for every viewer. These voices can often be difficult to hear … nevertheless, they are necessary visual metaphors for interpretation. And so, to address these issues artistically is surely a challenge, yet a rewarding task.   Susan Buzzi is the sum of many parts. She is passionate for the arts and education; an earth guardian; admirer of diversity and civility; and a staunch activist for the law and victims. She is an artist, educator, healing arts facilitator, certified coach practitioner, and longtime child/women’s/victim advocate. A graduate of Saint Thomas University; Florida Atlantic University; she attended Du Cret School of the Arts; Art Students League in N.Y.; received an Artist Residency with Atlantic Center for the Arts; funding from City of Tamarac; Saint Thomas University School of Law; Broward Health; Susan G. Komen for the Cure; as well as 2 previous Broward County Individual Artist Grants. Buzzi’s award-winning work has been exhibited in national and international forums and is included in numerous corporate and private collections throughout the U.S. She has been recognized for her volunteer efforts, dedication and vision in the not-for-profit cultural arts arena. Her candid documentary work has brought light to sensitive issues such as at-risk youth and violence prevention and homelessness. She is past President and active member of the Fort Lauderdale branch of the National League of American Pen Women and Vice Chair of the Broward County Commission on the Status of Women. A former law enforcement officer, her counseling practice concentrates primarily on rehabilitation and recovery and creating new paths for mindfulness and wellness through the arts. Her sessions address grief and loss; addiction; depression; and violence; as well as healing arts for victims of crime and those incarcerated. For the last 15 years, she has been a visiting artist for Broward County Libraries Division; Memorial Health Care System; Holy Cross Hospital; hospice and juvenile assessment/detention facilities in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties; as well as an independent consultant with local police departments and behavioral health agencies. After nearly 14 years of working on several breast cancer survivor photo documentaries and publishing 2 books, as well as 18+ exhibitions and lectures on human trafficking and domestic servitude, a personal event altered her entire direction and she now concentrates on domestic violence, abuse and women’s wellness. Her art and practice is completely focused on recovery and renewal for victims. The use of expressive therapies has produced extraordinary results and she has been involved with extensive research for the past several years. With the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the unpleasant conversation has once again risen to the surface and demands attention. The effects have affected every facet of our lives: education; economy; government; crime; employment; housing and the mental health and well-being of our children; teens; seniors and veterans. Recently published by Middle River Press, her manuscript “Looking Back … Moving Forward” is included in a collective entitled, “The COVID Chronicles”, due out this October. Her personal account reveals several distinct areas explored during the shutdown which reinforce positivity and overcoming adversity, fear, depression and anger. Her manuscript Artful Ways was also published in The Light Between Us: True Stories of Healing Through Creative Expression by Pen Women Press. Her work with the City of Tamarac includes: Arts Education & Enrichment Programming with 2019 Teen Summer Camp; Public Art funded projects such as: “Healing Through Art for Veterans” and “In Focus” a 2-month Photography Program with Millennium Collegiate Academy. The City hosted a Lecture/Book Signing in October 2017 for her book profiling breast cancer survivors and stories entitled, “Courage, Strength & Resilience” and inducted her into the Women’s History Month Hall of Fame, 2018. She has developed and administered literary/arts-based programming for over a decade with the Broward County Libraries Division; Book Arts Programming in conjunction with The National Endowment for the Humanities; and The American Library Association with PBS-WPBT2 The Big Read in October of 2018. She has lectured for Broward College Public Safety Institute on Domestic Violence Awareness and Healing; and commissioned to create a series of framed posters addressing human trafficking and domestic servitude entitled “Responsibility & Justice”. A contributor to The John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy at St. Thomas University School of Law for the past 7 years, she has designed approximately 85 art works for the permanent collection of the Human Rights Department. Presentations in 2020 include the Miami Gardens City Commission, Miami Gardens Police Department and the Broward County Commission. Buzzi was recently recognized and awarded an Honorary Membership with Alpha Phi Sigma - National Criminal Justice Honor Society Miami Chapter - through St. Thomas University; and also received an Individual Artist Achievement Award with the National League of American Pen Women.
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