Events

This celebration of the life and work of one of the greatest musical vocalists and performers of all time explores not just his musical talent but also his character, style, humor, relationship with family, friends, fans, and the incredible artists he collaborated with, including Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, David Bowie, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, and more!

Curated by Wilfredo Valladares, Puntadas Invisibles (Invisible Stitches) brings together five artists—Fabiola Alvarez Yurcisin, Gerardo Camargo, Glory Paredes, Irene Clouthier, and Sandra Pérez-Ramos—to explore migration, displacement, and the unseen connections shaping identity across borders.

Through diverse mediums, the exhibition reveals how heritage and movement intertwine, inviting viewers to consider their own ties to migration and belonging. These invisible stitches remind us that identity is never fixed but continuously woven, unraveled, and re-stitched anew.

Appalachian Fall showcases the evocative works of Jack McMichael (Michael) Martin, an Appalachian artist whose drawings and poetry capture the essence of life in the mountains from 1968 to 1998. This exhibition pairs framed drawings with deeply personal poetry, offering an intimate look at the rugged beauty and daily struggles of mountain life. Accompanied by an original soundtrack by Alex Martin, Appalachian Fall immerses visitors in the sounds and visuals that shaped Martin’s artistic journey, transporting them to a place where time moves slowly, but every detail of life is deeply felt.

TEXTURES marks the premiere concert of Textures Dance Theatre, a bold, Black-led contemporary dance company. This debut work explores vulnerability, resilience, and self-actualization, offering a visceral, movement-driven journey through identity, societal expectations, and emotional transformation. Rooted in personal truth, TEXTURES draws from the lived experience. More than a performance, TEXTURES is an invitation to witness, to feel, and to rediscover the connective threads of our shared humanity.