Bell’Arte Concert Series, produced and presented by “Generation” Venetian Arts Society (GENVAS) specifically for the Pompano Beach Cultural Center.

Founded in 2010, Generation Venetian Arts Society concept is modeled after the popular salons that flourished all over Europe, especially France in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today their 21st century salons showcase world class artistic talent in all fine art disciplines and genres. They hold a variety of monthly salons in art galleries, historical venues, artists ‘studios, museums, and spectacular private estates.

The January performance will feature:

Alfreda Gerald, vocalist, presents Divas of Soul a musical celebration of classics songs of Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston and more! Miss Gerald has sung professional opera with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra. She has both a classical and R&B background and has toured and/or recorded with such artists as Elton John, Warren Haynes, The Gap Band, Yanni ,Michelle Malone, Third Day, Celine Dion, The Black Crowes, Gladys Knight, Shawn Mullins, and Taliesin Orchestra.

Instrumentation: piano, percussion, bass and GENVAS Art in Motion dancers

Tickets include a post show champagne and dessert reception with a chance to meet and greet the artist.