Events: January 16, 2026

Gospel

Friday, Jan 16, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - English

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Renowned guest conductor Jason Max Ferdinand joins Seraphic Fire in an electrifying program that celebrates the legacy of Thomas A. Dorsey, widely recognized as "The Father of Gospel."

"Precious Lord, take my hand; lead me on, help me stand." Thomas Dorsey, the father of American Gospel, revolutionized music by setting these remarkable words to a haunting tune you know today. From Amazing Grace to up-tempo classics, the internationally celebrated conductor Jason Max Ferdinand leads the singers of Seraphic Fire in this joyous and electrifying program.

Suns and Shadows – Visual Arts Exhibition

Friday, Jan 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM - English

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The Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents Suns & Shadows, a multidisciplinary exhibition curated by ROSCOE B. THICKE III. On view in the Center's Amadlozi Gallery November 14, 2025, through February 28, 2026, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Exploring the contrasts that define Miami its brilliance and its burdens..... Suns & Shadows honors the balance between light and shelter, past and future, the seen and the felt. It's a collective act of remembering and a testament to moving forward what we have been given. Featured artists Mark Delmont, Reginald O'Neal, Lance Minto Strouse, T. Eliott Mansa, and Mark Fleuridor examine legacy and transformation through sculpture, painting, installation, and textile, illuminating how identity is shaped by both memory and imagination.

ABOUT THE CURATOR: ROSCOE B. THICKE III is a Liberty City native and award-winning lens-based artist and curator. His work explores memory, place, and community through photography and installation. His exhibitions have been featured at The Bass Museum, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), and Oolite Arts, among others.

Opening Reception Thursday, November 14, 2025.