Art events don’t always wait for the weekend, so here’s a head start on this week’s art events, from cats in hats to bouffants in bars.
Seussville
This party, inspired by Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, will feature works by more than 25 artists, including photographer Jason Nugent, glass-blower Ryan David and mixed-media artist Cary Polkovitz (whose “Cat in Hat” is pictured here). The event also will feature live-painting by Georgette Pressler of Devious Body Art, music from DJ Joshua Daniel and sushi from YellowJack Sushi.
The six-hour art bash, presented by Art Nouveau Events, will begin at 8 p.m. March 23 at the Lounge, 517 Clematis St., in West Palm Beach. Call 561-655-9747 or visit Artnouveauevents.com.
Aesthetics and Values Fine Art Exhibition
In this second annual show, Florida International University students learn about curating an exhibition by … curating an exhibition. Taught by artist John Bailly, the school’s Aesthetics and Values seminar is designed to educate students about the role of art in social and cultural events throughout history.
This year, 64 students worked with 10 local artists to present an exhibition meant to challenge viewers’ perceptions of reality. The show, which will feature work by Antonia Wright, Cristina Lei Rodriguez and Jen Stark, will include writings done with fly pigment, ping-pong balls shaped like clouds and a video of a woman screaming underwater while people above the surface remain oblivious to what’s happening below them.
The event will run through April 17. An opening reception will take place 6-9 p.m. March 23 at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum on Florida International University’s Maidique Campus, 10975 S.W. 17th St., in Miami. Call 305-348-2890 or visit Thefrost.fiu.edu.
Dialect
Dialect, an art and music presented by Twilight Notes and featuring art by Curtis Jinkins, Juan Carlos Pagan, Juan Travieso, Matylda McIlvenny (whose “Raven” is pictured here) Michelle Stevens and Richard Vergez, opens 8:30 p.m. March 24 with a four-hour party featuring performances by DJs Adam Foster, Sensitive Side and Utopia Syndrome at Brew Urban Cafe, 209 S.W. Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-523-7191 or visit Facebook.com/BREW.Urban.Cafe. The after-party will be held at Digital Love at the Green Room, 100 S.W. Third Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.
Invisible Children
Invisible Children, presented by CityChurch Fort Lauderdale, will feature art, music by New City Lions and Alexander, a presentation by Broward Human Trafficking Coalition, and a free-screening of the latest documentary from Invisible Children, a non-profit whose stated mission is to “use film, creativity and social action to end the use of child soldiers in Joseph Kony’s rebel war and restore Northern Uganda to peace and prosperity.” The event starts at 7 p.m. March 24 at Revolution Live, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. The Whole Enchilada will provide free dinner for the first 100 people. For more details, e-mail info@citychurchftl.com or visit Citychurchftl.com/invisiblechildren.
The Rockabilly Show
The Rockabilly Show, which presenter Vaughn Reynolds of Sinthetic Designs bills as a rockabilly, psychobilly and swing-themed art show filled with “pompadours, bouffants, leather jackets, hots rods, pin-up babes and more” will feature art by South Florida artists, many of whom attend or graduated from Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
Art sale commissions will be donated to the Red Cross’s Japan Relief Effort. The show, which will include work by photographers Brian Firth (whose photography is shown here) and Betsy Heiland, will open 7-10 p.m. March 25 and run through the 7 p.m. closing on April 3 at The Monterey Club, 2608 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Bands will play later in the evening at the opening and closing. On March 25, the lineup will include Everymen, Los Bastardos Magnificos and Heavy Boots.
