Changing Moods!
Change, Places!

Due to unpredictable weather,and overwhelming demand for tickets, we are obliged to move Reginald Policard's latest CD Party release to a public, more spacious and ...more

covered facility.
The new location for the event is:

Habana 1900 Jazz Club
3850 SW 8th Street
Coral Gables FL 33134

To R.S.V.P call (786) 426-4688

Pikliz thanks its fans for their ongoing support.
Sorry about any inconvenience this change might cause.

Photos by Francois Adrien

It was a night of Joy and the guests will not soon forget such a night of good music at Arturo Sandoval jazz club.
What a great performance from every single musician! ...more

. Congratulations! Reginald

Photos by Gilbert Laraque

Photos by Francois Adrien

Congratulations! Mushy for such a great performance . Harvel Nakundi,18 years old was incredible on the drums and everyone was very impressed by his performance. Dony ...more

Felix also a great bass player was equally incredible. What a nice trio ! A show to be remembered. Don't forget that every Sunday afternoon, a show is on at the Cuidamar in Kendall

Photos by Manny Ardouin

The 2007 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival is looking for the best new jazz, blues and reggae talent to come and perform in Jamaica. In order to find the next Wynton ...more

Marsalis, BB King or Bob Marley, the Festival producers have organized FOUR Jazz Fest Quest talent competitions in Atlanta, New York, South Florida and Washington DC. Each Jazz Fest Quest has featured a one-night-only talent showcase in Florida; where top music industry judges along with the audience have selected JACKY & STRINGS as their first winner.

Each one-night showcase will feature some of the best undiscovered jazz, blues, Latin, and reggae musicians in the area with the best act winning an all-expenses paid trip to perform live in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Four independent entertainment industry experts along with media professionals served as judges for the Jazz Fest Quest, and with the audience serving as the fifth judge, the performers have to “do what it takes” to impress them and prove why they should be flying to Montego Bay and getting the chance of a lifetime to be discovered.

The competitors were: Sax player : Batie, Jody & Cleef Fried Fun, 3rd Lawrence Elder, 4TH Alana, 5TH Marlow, 6th Jacky & Strings and 7th, Sabor Latino

Photos by Francois Adrien & Rachel Moscoso Denis
Art exhibit benefits children’s foundation
BY WANJIRA BANFIELD
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MIAMI — In the midst of adversity in certain regions of Haiti, a distinct ray of hope and purpose illuminates through the fingertips of Haitian artists and painters overseas.

On the evening of July 25, Open Doors boutique launched the Imaginary Land, Real World; Haiti art exhibit, which highlighted 19 artists living in Miami and Haiti. The exhibit will run through the first of September. A total of 42 works were showcased throughout the evening, ranging from contemporary, classical, and traditional form to photo-realistic styles.
A portion of the proceeds from the artwork sales was donated to the At Risk Children Foundation, whose mission is to provide food, clothing, healthcare, educational needs and a home to improve the quality of life of Haiti’s orphaned children.

Stephanie Tyler, owner of the boutique at 7300 Biscayne Boulevard in the Miami Modern district, wanted to partner with an organization that was really invested in the positive growth of Haiti.

“At Risk Children’s Foundation was perfect because it’s a small grassroots foundation here in South Florida and all the contributions go directly to the children. That was important for me,” Tyler told the South Florida Times.

The guests not only had the opportunity to explore different art pieces, contribute to a reputable organization and savor authentic Haitian delights by Chef Alex, but they also enjoyed numerous musical selections by Creole Jazz musician and Latin Grammy-award nominee Reginald Policard.

“I am grateful to be here and perform for this exhibit. Like the artwork, my music puts Haiti in a different and positive light. I wanted to share that with everyone here,” Policard stated.

Ralph Latortue, the counsel general of Haiti, said he couldn’t miss the event, adding that he was very pleased upon his arrival.

“It’s always a great pleasure to attend an event where the Haitian culture is being positively promoted. It’s great to see people who want to learn about Haitian art and even the dynamics of Haitian music, especially with Policard here,” Latortue told the South Florida Times.

The Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance assisted the event organizers by reaching out to the 19 artists who exhibited their work. Artist and Haitian native Carl “Carlito” Craig considers himself very lucky to be a part of this exhibition to showcase his pieces. He prides himself in having the vision to make his art reflect the vivid and rich colors of the Caribbean.

In addition to Craig’s, the works by others such as Sophia Lacroix, Emile Dumay and Gabriel Coutard all capture the energy and colors of Haiti. Curator Trisha Brookbank wanted to embody that dichotomy of imagination and reality when she titled the exhibit Imaginary Land, Real World: Haiti.

“I wanted the artwork to signify the artistic vision versus the reality. Each piece captures the bright side of things. You can see in each artwork a sense of optimism as well as the extreme adversity,” Brookbank said.

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Photo by Khary Bruyning. Haitian painter Carl Craig stands beside his painting, “Young Exuberence.”


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IF YOU GO

WHAT: Imaginary Land, Real World: Haiti art exhibition.

WHERE: Open Doors Boutique, 7300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.

WHEN: Through Sept. 1. The boutique’s regular hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and closed on Sundays and Mondays.

COST: Free and open to the public.

CONTACT: For more information, visit www.opendoorsmiami.com or call 305-751-1023.

Photos by Francois Adrien

The 2007 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival is looking for the best new jazz, blues and reggae talent to come and perform in Jamaica. In order to find the next Wynton ...more

Marsalis, BB King or Bob Marley, the Festival producers have organized FOUR Jazz Fest Quest talent competitions in Atlanta, New York, South Florida and Washington DC. Each Jazz Fest Quest has featured a one-night-only talent showcase in Florida; where top music industry judges along with the audience have selected JACKY & STRINGS as their first winner.

Each one-night showcase will feature some of the best undiscovered jazz, blues, Latin, and reggae musicians in the area with the best act winning an all-expenses paid trip to perform live in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Four independent entertainment industry experts along with media professionals served as judges for the Jazz Fest Quest, and with the audience serving as the fifth judge, the performers have to “do what it takes” to impress them and prove why they should be flying to Montego Bay and getting the chance of a lifetime to be discovered.

The competitors were: Sax player : Batie, Jody & Cleef Fried Fun, 3rd Lawrence Elder, 4TH Alana, 5TH Marlow, 6th Jacky & Strings and 7th, Sabor Latino

Photos by Manny Ardouin & Francois Adrien

Pikliz is happy to premiere these shots of: "Life outside of Pearl". The movie, featuring notable Haitian actor Jimmy Jean-Louis (Heroes, Phat Girlz, and ...more

Tears of the Sun) depicts a classic plot where lies and deceptions collide to unravel lives and unearth family secrets.

Life Outside of Pearl is the story of a Haitian-American family adapting to life in the U.S. while trying to maintain their cultural identity. Through individual vignettes, we become familiar with the characters. The family patriarch jack (Rudolph Moise) is a proud man. He drives a cab in the bustling city to provide for his family. With a loving wife and two children he has high expectations. But, things turn sour, when son Jean (Freddie Robinson Jr.) postpones college to pursue other interests. His involvement in illegal activities brings shame and heartache to the family. Mother Ivette, played by prominent Haitian actress, singer, Carole Demesmin, tries to keep the family together as best she can, even turning a blind eye to her husband's infidelity. Young daughter Natalie, played by Natacha Noel, is caught in the middle, striving to impress her father by doing the right thing. Her budding romance is overshadowed by Jean's troubles. The movie climaxes to a tragic end, when caught breaking the law, Jean, is shot by none other than family relative and cousin Marco. Will the family survive the turmoil and hardship?

This movie is sure to change the view of our community, says writer, producer, director Uscla "Johnny" Desarmes, who calls this production a labor of love. It has taken five years and more than half-a-million dollars for this production to make it to the big screen. Shot entirely in 35mm, realizing this movie is a dream come true for Desarmes. He expresses great pride in being able to contribute positively to the Haitian community and its growing industry of young and talented film entrepreneurs

Photos by Rachel Moscoso Denis

Photos by Jessie Adrien

Pictures by Gil Laraque (C) IPG LLC
www.gillaraque-photo.com

Another evening in the company of Mushi Widmaier, his friends Doni, Harvel, Jowee & Ernst

Photos by François Adrien