On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by actor Ivan Goris, who is here to tell us all about their new play, Five Sessions...A War in Therapy. Next, young entrepreneur Zaire Benjamin, from SoHarlem, joins us to discuss his new fashion line, Project ZA. After that, we're joined by authors Dr. Miguel ‘David’ Gelpi and Laraine Batís-Gelpi, who will share their recently published co-authored book, The Road of the 78 Prayers. Finally, our Open Artist Spotlight shines on the South Bronx Culture Festival and the Bombazo Dance Company. To tell us more, we welcome Gail Heidel, Artistic Director of Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education, and Milterí Tucker Concepción, Founder and Artistic Director of Bombazo Dance Company. To close out the show, the Bombazo Dance Company will perform a bomba dance.
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.
