Blocking out the crazy and hectic Miami traffic with your favorite music can keep you from going crazy. Yes, it’s good for everyone to relieve road aggression with art. And the Arsht Center is leading the way with Art + Mind Day this Saturday.
The lively sounds of drums and the beauty of a silent disco can be a treat for the body, mind and soul. And this is especially important for the Arsht Center’s Art + Mind Day.
Jairo Ontiveros: “The connection between art and mental well-being is really important because we know that art can be healing for both individuals and the community as a whole. You may not know it, but you definitely experience it, and it is so important for the Arsht Center to provide that overarching aspect.”
This open day style event on August 17th is an opportunity to discover yourself.
Jairo Ontiveros: “Another benefit of the arts is social networking. Our Art + Mind Day is packed with many activities for the entire campus. Miami Bloco will take the stage at 11am for a community concert, so admission is completely free.”
Brian Potts: “Bloco is a group of percussionists, a musical group from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. That’s where our inspiration and our style comes from. But with Miami influences here in the city, with all these cultural influences from the Caribbean and South America, everything that makes Miami so special.”
If you have two left feet, don’t worry, rhythm is optional to participate.
Suom Francis: “We teach you the rhythm. We start by embodying the rhythm with our body and our voice. And we transfer that to the drums.”
Brian Potts: “And it’s just a place where you can come together and enjoy the sound of music and the dancing, be part of a larger community and just feel the energy that comes from so many people making music together.”
There will be painting, imagination with VR and storytelling from Light Within Creative Arts Healing.
Michelle Moreno: “I work a lot with storytelling and improvisation and helping people feel more connected to themselves. And I always like to say, ‘I am your guide to lead you home.’ At Art + Mind Day, I will be telling intergenerational stories while giving our elders a voice to share their stories.”
They also welcome the idea of “dance first, think later” with open arms.
Jairo Ontiveros: “This is the second time we’ve had our Bu Disco. For the first time, you can dance as you like on the stage of our Ziff Ballet Opera. We experience art individually, but actually together, and that’s exactly what Art + Mind Day is all about.”
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