Presented by the arts group
ArtsUnited, the
ArtExplosion 2009 is one of the largest GLBT arts festivals in the country with two weeks of art and performances by GLBT talent throughout South Florida.
Celebrating its ninth season, the festival opened on 7 February with an
Opening Night Reception of the
Visual Arts Exhibit at ArtServe, the largest glbt juried art exhibit in the Southeast with almost 100 works of art, a one-night erotic art exhibit, music, performance art, video art, food, drinks and a DJ.
The
Visual Arts Exhibit at ArtServe will be on display through 27 February 2009 at the Broward County Library / Fort Lauderdale Branch at 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 100.
Performace arts events will come to a close on 21 February in a
Finale at the Broward Center, with an unforgettable night of comedy and music featuring Lea Delaria, along with comedian Scott Ryan and musician Levi Kreis.
In between there will be over two weeks of art, film, music, theatre, literature, comedy and cabaret programs. With over 30 programs of art and culture, there is something for everyone.
Performances include comedy legend Lily Tomlin at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, the Florida Premiere of “Say You Love Satan” a new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacassa at Rising Action Theatre, the Florida Premiere of the new Casper Andreas film “Between Love and Goodbye” at Cinema Paradiso, and an appearance by distinguished lesbian romance author K.G. MacGregor at Stonewall Library & Archives. Local talent will also be in abundance, like artists Alex Heria, singer/songwriter Richard Cortez and performance artist Matthew Glass.
This year ArtExplosion will
highlight the country of Cuba, with programming by and about
Gay and Lesbian Cuban-American artists, poets and authors. The highlight will be an appearance by 2008 Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Desmond Child, who penned over 70 top-40 hits for such diverse names as Ricky Martin, Bon Jovi, and Cher. Visit the
Stonewall Library & Archives website for details.
Here is the
ArtExplosion 2009 Event Calendar.
And while I have many more photos to upload as well as a video compilation which I may not complete until my return to DC click the image above to view my
2009 Art Explosion Visual Arts Exhibit album.
The
2009 Art Explosion Visual Arts Exhibit will be on display until 27 February 2009 at
ArtServe Gallery, at Suite 100, in the
Fort Lauderdale Branch of the Broward County Library at 1300 - 50 East Sunrise Boulevard in the Victoria Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale.
On Sunday morning, 15 February 2009, Ron Henderson ended his fight with cancer when he passed in Provincetown, Massachusetts. By his side was his husband of two years Paul Hempel.
A theme inspired by the Victor Mauro / Shane Roger FEEL THE LOVE editorial in the February / March 2009 issue of JustCircuit.Mag and in anticipataion of the the 2009 Winter Party Festival click the image to listen to my I FEEL LOVE - February 2009 podcast.
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Commerical artist / graphic designer Shepard Fairey was arrested Friday night, 6 February 2009, in Boston on his way to the Institute of Contemporary Art to DJ at a sold-out party kicking off his first solo exhibition, “Supply and Demand.” Two arrest warrants had been issued 24 January after police determined that he had tagged property in two locations with his street art campaign featuring Andre the Giant and the word "obey," said Boston police officer James Kenneally.
Click image to read Flo Anito's REVERBERATION E-News dated Tuesday, 3 February 2009 regarding upcoming February 2009 NYC and DC shows feauring FLO ANITO.
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Click image to read JustCircuit.com NEWS FLASH dated Saturday, 24 January 2009. 
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Economy got you down? Well, forget about it for one special night and dance your cares away as Masterbeat would like to thank everyone for an incredible New Year's and welcome you to 2009 - a year of change - with a free dance party this MLK Sunday at Avalon Hollywood. That's right, admision is free to everyone (21 and over).
IKEA's Embrace Change Ad Campaign
In an email that I received yesterday from Debbie and Ed Hamilton of Living With Legends Hotel Chelsea Blog they ask that I assist in getting the word out regarding Chelsea Hotel's minority shareholder David Elder and Manager Andrew Tilley underhanded attempts to evict 89 year old Drag King Storme Delarverie.
Click image to read Artomatic E-Newsletter dated Monday, 5 January 2009 regarding Art of Change Inaugural Ball.
Having spent many months trying to find the best software for creating mp3's with crossfading functionality I am happy to say that I came across Virtual DJ.
Having recently launched the Elvert Barnes Evolution online store my Public Art / Public Spaces 2009 Wall Calendar is now available at Lulu.com.
Click image to read JPG Magazine's blog posting dated 1 January 2009 regarding JPG Magazines 5 January 2009 shut down.
Click image to read Spotlight Crystal - January 2009 from Crystal BID's E-Newsletter dated Thursday, 1 January 2009.
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Click image to read Winter Party Festival E-Newsletter dated Tuesday, 30 December 2008 regarding discounted Winter Party Festival 2009 passes sale through 7 January 2009.
Click image to read Saint At Large E-Update dated Tuesday Night, 30 December 2008 regarding the cancellation of the New Year Eve's REVIVAL PARTY.
Click image to read TheMenEvent E-News dated Monday, 29 December 2008 regarding a special offer Liza's At The Palace final 4 performances.
Click photo of Town owners John Guggenmos and Ed Bailey by Todd Franson to read Town E-Update dated Sunday, 28 December 2008 regarding New Year's Eve event at Town Danceboutique.
As we turn the corner into 2009, some may be find themselves with ... champagne taste and a beer budget.
In the process of creating a New Year's trance mix, by way of DJ List, I came across dj / producer George Acosta.
Nationally regonized DJ Brett Henrichsen, founder of MASTERBEAT, an online music store and promoter of circuit events, returns tonight (Saturday, 27 December 2008) at the Town Danceboutique.
Click image to view the 2009 Retrospective of my 2008 Fridays' Photos of the Week photo montage / video. Which features "Principles of Lust" by Enigma as background music.
Cigar Man . 14th Street near Rhode Island Avenue, NW,
An exclusive local distributor of "Obama's First Day" merchandise, Artfully Paper has T-shirts, bumper stickers, pins, mugs and more celebrating the inauguration of President-elect Obama.
Click image to read Frank Muzzy's press release dated Monday, 22 December 2008 regarding his January 2009 "Frankie Goes to Prague and Paris" photography exhibition at the Adams National Bank on 17th Street in NW Washington DC.
Window With A View of a Man Reading a Magazine
Click image to read Ayo Handy-Kendi / AAHA E-News Alert dated Wednesday, 17 December 2008.
Click image to read Town Danceboutique E-News dated Wednesday, 17 December 2008 regarding tickets for the 20 January 2009 HRC sponsored DANCE FOR EQUALITY Inaugural Danceparty at Town Danceboutique.
