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Local Author Series with Alvin Pondexter

"Art of Africans in the Diaspora"
2025-04-12 14:00:00 2025-04-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Series with Alvin Pondexter Join artist and retired professor of the visual arts Alvin Pondexter as he discusses his powerful book "Art of Africans in the Diaspora," featuring several of own art pieces and how they draw influence and inspiration from African cultural design. Registration is required. For information contact 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+ North Dade Regional -

Saturday, April 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 14:00:00 2025-04-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Series with Alvin Pondexter Join artist and retired professor of the visual arts Alvin Pondexter as he discusses his powerful book "Art of Africans in the Diaspora," featuring several of own art pieces and how they draw influence and inspiration from African cultural design. Registration is required. For information contact 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+ North Dade Regional -

Join artist and retired professor of the visual arts Alvin Pondexter as he discusses his powerful book "Art of Africans in the Diaspora," featuring several of own art pieces and how they draw influence and inspiration from African cultural design. Registration is required. For information contact 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+

Author's biography:

Alvin Pondexter was born in Tallahassee, Florida, growing up between there and Miami, Florida.  He received his Bachelor of Arts from Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, Florida) in Art Education, with a minor in Fine Arts.  Upon graduation, he continued with graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin (Madison, Wisconsin), earning both a Master of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts degree (recognized as the terminal degree in the Visual Arts).

He taught in the Art History and Arts Department at Florida International University (FIU) as an Adjunct Professor, teaching visual art classes and one art history course.  It was at FIU that he  designed a course (which he taught) in art history, “Introduction to the Visual Arts of The African World (ARH 3511).  Before FIU he taught at Florida Memorial University as an Associate Professor of Visual Arts, the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.  While during his tenure at FMU, he taught classes as an adjunct professor for Nova Southeastern University (NSU) at its South Miami campus, and the University of Nassau, in the Bahamas.

His works of art have been exhibited throughout Miami-Dade County, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Tallahassee Florida.  In addition, he has exhibited in Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin, and Atlanta Georgia. He has done book illustrations, one by author Otis D. Alexander, “Cicley:  The Life Journey of a Great Thespian," and provided several poetic pieces in his book, “Second Coming or Second Trade-Off:  Contemporary & Relevant Literature During the pandemic.”

AGE GROUP: | Adult (19+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Reading & Literacy | In-Person | Author Event |

TAGS: | Local Author Series | Author Series |

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Learn to use an internet browser to navigate the Internet. For more information, please contact the library at 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
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Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.
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Jammin' Jerk Vegan Jamaican Class - Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month
Tue, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Join plant-based chef Janay Laing for a special introduction to vegan Jamaican cuisine! Learn how to cook delicious plant-based versions of Jamaican classics like spicy jerk chicken and rice and peas. Plus, bake a decadent pineapple cake. Participants will receive samples. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. All ages.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.
Teen Browser Gaming Hour
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your friends for a fun exploration of online games. Personal devices are welcome but not necessary. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.
This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) as they present "This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now." This 28-minute documentary and digital exhibition delves into contemporary Black life through the powerful lens of four extraordinary artists and is accompanied by an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. A Q&A session will follow the screening. Registration is required. For more information, contact 305-305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
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Introduction to Computers - E-mail
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn to set up and use a free email account. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Face Fun!
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Face painting is a great way to express creativity. Learn the basics, including proper supplies, hygiene, basic strokes and simple faces such as a cat, princess or butterfly. This hands-on class is great for parents and kids to participate in together. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 3 -12 yrs.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Wed, Jun 25, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Free walk-in blood pressure screening offered by The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Introduction to Computers - E-mail
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn to set up and use a free email account. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Yoga for Children
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This yoga program is designed to help children develop a centered mind while also strengthening their bodies. The focus of the program is to foster flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance, all while having fun. For more information, please contact 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.
Yoga for Children
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This yoga program is designed to help children develop a centered mind while also strengthening their bodies. The focus of the program is to foster flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance, all while having fun. For more information, please contact 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.
Teen Browser Gaming Hour
Sat, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your friends for a fun exploration of online games. Personal devices are welcome but not necessary. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.
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