Bernard Purdie
Bernard Purdie is a world famous drummer that is a native of Cecil County! He was the first black student to attend Elkton High School. He graduated in 1960 and quickly picked up his drumming career. He is the world's most recorded drummer, playing the drum solo in the song "Shaft" and various songs by Aretha Franklin.
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Art Whino’s newest exhibition, BAM BAM DILLA: TRAVELING RIDDIMS will feature multi-media portraits on Vintage Samsonite Luggage by Rhode Island artist Ben Floeter. The work includes several portraits inspired by the 1970’s Reggae movement from Jamaica, and exhibits Be sure to join us for the preview event and the opening reception!
Friday November 21 7-11pm Preview Event at the Adidas store in Georgetown Location: 1251 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20007
Saturday, November 22, from 6pm - Midnight
OPENING RECEPTION BAM BAM DILLA: TRAVELING RIDDIMS The solo show of Ben Floeter
The event is FREE and open to the public.
With special performance by JEREMY SOLE: Elements of Afrobeat, Cumbia, Highlife, Jaz, Dub, and experimental beats.
The gallery walls will be transformed as a 15 artists come out from all over the world for a huge install collaboration. Thirty artists will be showcased. Each artist will showcase 20 pieces created on found objects that will be integrated into and inspire the overall installation, bringing the gallery back into the realm of street art. These found object works will retail for $20 - $40, keeping the art accessible and true to its roots.
Music by DJ Face and Special Performance by VODKA AND DONUTS
Sunday. November 23rd, from Noon – 6pm
At Art Whino gallery Stencil Nation book signing by Russell Howze.
Presentation by Russell Howze on the Art of Stencil 2 - 3pm
Panel discussion from 3 – 4pm focused on the popularity and growth of stencil art and it’s transition into fine art galleries.
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