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(Photo courtesy SMDCAC)
In the second performance of the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center’s (SMDCAC) Summer Series, Allan Harris will take the stage to perform original songs from his new album, Kate’s Soul Food.
Harris’ soulful jazz and blues influences pay tribute to his Aunt Kate, whose restaurant, Kate’s Home Cooking, located near the Apollo Theater in New York City, was where Apollo performers often dined when they were in Harlem.
Kate’s Home Cooking played a huge influence on Harris’ childhood. He spent many Sunday afternoons admiring performers such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. In addition to paying homage to his Aunt Kate through this album, Harris also honors his mother, a classic pianist, and his Aunt Phoebe, who was a blues singer. These important figures shaped him into the artist he is today.
Harris will be accompanied by Arcoiris Sandoval on piano/keys, Shirazette Tinnin on drums, and Marty Kenney on bass. The performance is recommended for ages 13 and up and runs about 75 minutes with no intermission.
The performances are Saturday, July 31, at 7 and 9 p.m., in SMDCAC’s Black Box Theater.
Tickets are sold in a two-seat table pod for $60 or a four-seat table pod for $110.
The 2021 Summer Series runs through September and includes: Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami’s Program II: Generations of Genius; Sara Juli’s Burnt-Out Wife; Duane Eubanks Quintet; Do It Again featuring the music of Steely Dan; One Night of Queen; Nicole Henry: The Music of Whitney Houston; Adele Myers and Dancers with special guest Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company, and Boney James: SOLID.
All summer programs through September are being sold implementing socially distant indoor seating. The center requires anyone not included in your ticket purchase to be located three-feet apart from your seats. CDC guidelines recommend all unvaccinated people continue to wear face coverings when attending indoor events at all times. SMDCAC appreciates, for the safety of guests and staff, that all patrons wear face coverings when attending events.
Should the guidelines change with regard to social distancing or mask wearing prior to the scheduled performance, to allow for reduced separation of audience, the venue retains the right to sell additional seats within the three-foot parameter in accordance with updated or rescinded guidelines. SMDCAC will notify ticket holders via email should any changes occur.
The SMDCAC Box Office is now open in person with summer hours of Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. All previously suspended ticket fees (order, will call, etc.) are now reinstated. The Box Office can be reached at 786-573-5300 or boxoffice@smdcac.org.
