Hampton Art Lovers Presents: “Ernie Barnes: Eyes Closed”

Overtown Performing Arts Center 1074 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL, United States

Ernie Barnes 80th anniversary celebration comes to Overtown, with this unique opportunity to purchase Ernie Barne's original paintings and works on paper. Barnes is best known for his unique style of elongation, energy, and movement. In his prolific body of work, Barnes chronicled his personal...

Sugar Shack Soul Experience (Party)

Overtown Performing Arts Center 1074 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL, United States

Experience the vibes of Earnie  Barnes' most iconic painting, The Sugar Shack, which was inspired by a dance party at the Durham, NC Armory that Barnes had snuck into as a boy. The painting was featured prominently in the 1970s TV sitcom Good Times, and was used as a...