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SUMMARY:FAB Grantee Program: Art Prevails Project Presents: The Bard in Bars
DESCRIPTION:The Bard in Bars blends the brilliance of Shakespeare with the rhythm and energy of hip hop and a live orchestra. \n\n\n\n\nThe Bard in Bars is a rhythmic\, energetic journey that will transport you back to 11th grade English class while nodding your head to violins and cellos. Art Prevails Project’s talented ensemble of actors bring new and exciting energy to the classic words of one of history’s most prolific writers. From literary scholar to Hip Hop enthusiast\, The Bard in Bars has something for every audience member to enjoy. \nWhere:\nAfrican-American Research Library and Cultural Center\n2650 Sistrunk Boulevard\nFort Lauderdale\, FL 33311\nWhen:\nFriday\, May 8\, 2026 at 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 at 7:00 PM\nCost:\n$17.85 – $55\nTickets:\nPrices vary. CLICK HERE to purchase through Art Prevails Project. \n 
URL:https://fundingartsbroward.org/event/fab-grantee-program-art-prevails-project-presents-the-bard-in-bars/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC)\, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd.\, Fort Lauderale\, FL\, 33311
CATEGORIES:FAB Grantee Program,FAB Member Event,Purchase Event Tickets
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SUMMARY:FAB Grantee Program: Art Prevails Project Presents: The Bard in Bars
DESCRIPTION:The Bard in Bars blends the brilliance of Shakespeare with the rhythm and energy of hip hop and a live orchestra. \n\n\n\n\nThe Bard in Bars is a rhythmic\, energetic journey that will transport you back to 11th grade English class while nodding your head to violins and cellos. Art Prevails Project’s talented ensemble of actors bring new and exciting energy to the classic words of one of history’s most prolific writers. From literary scholar to Hip Hop enthusiast\, The Bard in Bars has something for every audience member to enjoy. \nWhere:\nAfrican-American Research Library and Cultural Center\n2650 Sistrunk Boulevard\nFort Lauderdale\, FL 33311\nWhen:\nFriday\, May 8\, 2026 at 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 at 7:00 PM\nCost:\n$17.85 – $55\nTickets:\nPrices vary. CLICK HERE to purchase through Art Prevails Project. \n 
URL:https://fundingartsbroward.org/event/fab-grantee-program-art-prevails-project-presents-the-bard-in-bars/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC)\, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd.\, Fort Lauderale\, FL\, 33311
CATEGORIES:FAB Grantee Program,FAB Member Event,Purchase Event Tickets
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:FAB Grantee Program: Chopin Foundation of the United States Presents: CHOPIN for ALL: Charles Richard-Hamelin
DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, the Chopin Foundation presents a showcase of outstanding piano students under the age of 18 from across South Florida. Students are nominated by their teachers and selected through audition by a panel of professionals to participate in this unique all-Chopin program—part of the Foundation’s mission to support and encourage the development of young American pianists. \nThe 2025–2026 season of CHOPIN for ALL continues with one of the series’ most cherished traditions: a special all-Chopin recital showcasing the best young pianists from South Florida. Selected through a competitive audition process\, these exceptional students—recommended by their private piano teachers—take the stage to share their interpretations of Frédéric Chopin’s timeless music. Saturday’s program features performers from Broward and Palm Beach Counties at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center\, while Sunday’s concert highlights Miami-Dade students at Granada Church. \nJoin us for this inspiring program featuring the next generation of pianists. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Chopin Foundation’s 2025–2026 season of CHOPIN for ALL concludes with an extraordinary guest: Canadian pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin\, Silver Medalist and winner of the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition. Praised for his expressive depth\, elegant phrasing\, and brilliant command of Chopin’s works\, Richard-Hamelin is one of today’s most sought-after interpreters of Romantic piano repertoire. Join us as we close the season with a performance by one of the leading pianists of his generation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPianist Charles Richard-Hamelin is the Silver Medalist and winner of the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition. He is one of Canada’s most acclaimed pianists\, honored with the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec\, the Prix Denise-Pelletier\, and the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto’s Career Development Award.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard-Hamelin has performed as soloist with major Canadian orchestras as well as the Warsaw Philharmonic\, Sinfonia Varsovia\, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony\, and Singapore Symphony. He has appeared at leading international festivals including La Roque d’Anthéron\, the Prague Spring Festival\, and Chopin and His Europe in Warsaw. A passionate chamber musician\, he has collaborated with artists such as James Ehnes\, Marc-André Hamelin\, and the Dover Quartet. \nHis discography includes twelve acclaimed albums on the Analekta label\, featuring solo works by Chopin and concertos by Chopin and Mozart. His most recent release\, ECHOS (2025)\, blends Chopin with Spanish works by Albéniz and Granados. \nProgram: \nCHOPIN\nNocturne in a A-flat Major\, Op. 32\, No. 2 \n3 Nouvelles Études\, B.130\nI. Andantino in F minor\nII. Allegretto in A-flat major\nIII. Allegretto in D-flat Major \nSCHUMANN\nCarnaval\, Op. 9 \nCHOPIN\nScherzo No. 1 in B minor\, Op. 20\nScherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor\, Op. 31\nScherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor\, Op. 39\nScherzo No. 4 in E Major\, Op. 54 \nWhere:\nAfrican American Research Library​​ & Cultural Center\n2650 Sistrunk Boulevard\,\nFort Lauderdale\, FL 33311\nWhen:\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 at 3pm\nTickets:\nCLICK HERE to register. \nSeating is General Admission and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Tickets are not required. Registration is recommended.
URL:https://fundingartsbroward.org/event/fab-grantee-program-chopin-foundation-of-the-united-states-presents-chopin-for-all-charles-richard-hamelin/
LOCATION:African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC)\, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd.\, Fort Lauderale\, FL\, 33311
CATEGORIES:FAB Grantee Program,FAB Member Event,Purchase Event Tickets
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SUMMARY:FAB Grantee Program: Art Prevails Project Presents: Our Voices: Festival Of Words
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the wonder of words and a love for literacy and literature.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough celebrating literature and uplifting literacy\, Our Voices: Festival Of Words’ aim is to provide the local community with an annual space to engage with books and writers with a hope to impact\, not only quality of life\, but directly combat the cycle of illiteracy by creating a content-rich environment for all community members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Lineup of Events\n4 events over 3 days – Our Voices: Festival of Words celebrates the power of words with something that everyone can enjoy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDay 1- 4/23: LIT LOUNGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Reception and Artist Showcase featuring local and regional writers\, poets and musicians. \nWhere:\nThe African American Research Library and Cultural Center\nThe Lit Lounge\n2560 Sistrunk Boulevard\nFort Lauderdale\, FL 33311\nWhen:\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 at 7:00 pm\nCost: \n$30-$40\nTickets:\nTicket prices vary. CLICK HERE to purchase through Art Prevails Project. \nAdditional Events: \nDay 2- 4/24: BOOK FAIR\nDay 3 -4/25: AN EVENING WITH aja monet\nDay 3- 4/25: FESTIVAL OF WORDS \n#ourvoices2026 #nonprofit #partner #sponsor
URL:https://fundingartsbroward.org/event/fab-grantee-program-art-prevails-project-presents-our-voices-festival-of-words/
LOCATION:African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC)\, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd.\, Fort Lauderale\, FL\, 33311
CATEGORIES:FAB Grantee Program,FAB Member Event,Purchase Event Tickets
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SUMMARY:Soulful Christmas: A Sistrunk Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hued Songs at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center\, Fort Lauderdale FL \nSoulful Christmas is a vibrant\, family-friendly journey through the sounds that shaped Black holiday celebrations across the decades. \nThe African-American Research Library & Cultural Center & Hued Songs invite you to experience the magic and soul of the holiday season— inside the heart of historic Sistrunk— with an evening that brings Black Christmas traditions to life through music. \nGet ready for a vibrant journey fit for the whole family through decades of holiday music that shaped Black Christmas celebrations. Soulful Christmas is a musical homecoming for the whole family\, serving up everything from smooth R&B renditions to gospel glory\, and the joy of togetherness fill the air. Come ready to sing\, sway\, and be part of a celebration that feels like coming home. \nWhen: Friday\, December 12\, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday\, December 13\, 2025 – 12:00 p.m. \nWhere:  African-American Research Library & Cultural Center \nRSVP Tickets \nMade Possible By\nThis celebration comes to you thanks to: \n\nFunding Arts Broward\nThe Broward Cultural Division\nBroward County Library
URL:https://fundingartsbroward.org/event/soulful-christmas-a-sistrunk-community-celebration/
LOCATION:African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC)\, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd.\, Fort Lauderale\, FL\, 33311
CATEGORIES:FAB Grantee Program,FAB Member Event,Purchase Event Tickets
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