On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education Artistic Director Gail Heidel along with digital artist and illustrator, Ebony Bolt. They join us to talk about their upcoming exhibition Remember. Then, educator, human rights activist, and ceramic artist Esperanza Martell is here to share the inspiration behind the exhibition Arte De Terra Y Mar currently on display at Boricua College. After that, we are joined by a husband/wife duo and founders of Uptown Royalty NYC, Jodi Music and Ron Renaissance. Here to share their season of touring. Finally, our Open Artist Spotlight shines on Uptown Royalty who will be closing out the show with a 13-piece band performance.
OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.
