Pure Imagination Art Series gets Rhythm

Sept. 9, 2010 - PRLog -- COCONUT GROVE, FL (September, 2010) – For more than a year now, Pure Imagination Art Series has featured at least one local artist every month with an intimate reception and exhibit inside The Mutiny Hotel in Coconut Grove.  The complimentary wine pours and thoughtful hors d’oeuvres highlight the best the hotel has to offer, while works from several well-known local artists such as Ed King, Hector Maldonado, Deborah Weed and Summer Salon by Debra Cortese have graced the hotel’s lobby and poolside patio.  For 2010, the program has taken a new direction, adding sound to the schedule: in July, WaveSpun by Paulapart introduced a fascinating sound installation and in August, Center for Emerging Art’s Chamber Ensemble introduced the audience to Chamber Music, a form of classical music, performed in the hotel's intimate atmosphere of salon-style setting.

On Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Pure Imagination ventures into yet another artistic genre with Spoken Word.  Rhythmic Rapture and the HEALhome Program, in conjunction with Pure Imagination, will present DaRhydam Poetry Jam.  Guests can expect a warm reception of wine and cheese with a Silent Auction to help raise funds for HEALhome, followed by a moving and soulful Poetry Jam – an evening of spoken word performed by several local poets and musicians.   The event starts at 6pm and ends at 8pm; a sliding scale suggested donation of $5 to $15 is requested from the audience to support Rhythmic Rapture and HEALhome.  Valet parking will be available at $6.00 per car.  

HEALhome, formerly known as H.E.A.L.: A Place to Call Home, is a multifaceted art-intervention and community outreach program that explores the concept of home.  The overarching goal of the program is to give a creative voice to the displaced and homeless population and facilitate community dialogue, understanding and resolutions.  It aims to facilitate personal - and thus community - transformation and reconnection to a sense of belonging regardless of socioeconomic status while transcending cultural boundaries.  “We all have a place to call home – our bodies, mother earth and, if we live in a just society, some form of shelter; however, sometimes circumstances cause us to lose touch.  HEALhome aims to facilitate reconnection to that sense of belonging”, states Charmille Walters, Artistic Director of Rhythmic Rapture, the organization that initiated and manages the program.  For more information on Rhythmic Rapture and HEALhome, visit their Facebook page “Rhythmic Rapture.”

A member of Summit Hotels and Resorts, The Mutiny Hotel is a secret pleasure in Coconut Grove – offering warm, personalized service and unparalleled value.  The hotel’s signature restaurant, Atchana’s East/West Kitchen, caters the monthly events.  Nestled in the Mutiny’s lobby, Atchana’s provides a Pan-Asian themed menu showcasing a culinary imagination of inspired Thai favorites and creative Western dishes.  The Arts inspire, encourage creativity, and stir the soul – with Pure Imagination, The Mutiny Hotel provides an attractive venue for artists to show their work and reach a greater audience, making art more accessible to all.  The public is invited to wander in to Pure Imagination for a complimentary reception in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere to enjoy an eclectic collection of local artists.  

Visit the Facebook page “Pure Imagination at The Mutiny Hotel” for details on upcoming events.  The Mutiny Hotel is located at 2951 South Bayshore Drive. RSVP to Jean Villamizar at 305-441-2100, ext. 2008 or by email to jean@mutinyhotel.com.


What:      
DaRhydam Poetry Jam, with Rhythmic Rapture and the HEALhome program
Wine and cheese reception with silent auction, spoken word artists and musicians

Location:   
The Mutiny Hotel in Coconut Grove
2951 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133

When:      
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Cost:       
$5-$15 sliding scale donation; $6 valet parking

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About The Mutiny Hotel: The Mutiny Hotel offers bayfront One and Two Bedroom Suites with full kitchens for convenience and full service for your leisure. Managed by Provident Hotels | Resorts | Condos; member of Summit Hotels & Resorts.