The City of Tamarac will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with an evening of music, dance and spoken word as it partners with local artists to present Rhythm of a Dream: An MLK Performing Arts Celebration on Friday, January 16.
The free, public event will be hosted by Art Prevails Project Founder and Artistic Director Darius V. Daughtry and takes place at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd. Pre-show experiences begin at 6 p.m., leading into a program that honors the life, legacy and enduring vision of Dr. King through artistic expression.
The celebration will feature dance performances by Simone’s Just Dance Performing Arts, instrumental selections by South Florida saxophonist Doug McDonald, and vocal performances by Voices of Rain. Also appearing on stage is The Men of Impact Step Team, the official male step squad from Piper High School.
A reflective and interactive element will be added through an original spoken word performance by Daughtry, a local educator and orator whose work centers on social justice, identity and community empowerment.
Founded by Daughtry in 2015, Art Prevails Project was created with the goal of making art accessible to everyone. Since its inception, the organization has facilitated creative arts, poetry and performance workshops for more than 1,500 students across South Florida, staged 20 original theater productions, and partnered with community-based organizations to bring arts programming into neighborhoods throughout the region. Art Prevails Project has also performed at more than 60 community events, hosted monthly showcases exposing hundreds of residents to the creative arts, and provided platforms for hundreds of emerging performing and visual artists to share their work.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, City of Tamarac offices will be closed.
For residents, Rhythm of a Dream offers a community-centered way to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy while celebrating local talent and the power of the arts.
