The Betsy - South Beach and The Betsy Writer's Room host a wine & cheese reception with Artist in Residence Cory Bowles. Hosted by hotel owner Jonathan Plutzik, this is a casual conversation with the artist during the residency stay. Presented in partnership with Black Lounge Film Series.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Cory Bowles is a Canadian actor, director and choreographer. He is best known for his portrayal of "Cory" in the series Trailer Park Boys.
ABOUT BLACK LOUNGE FILM SERIES: To revitalize Overtown’s storied history as a thriving destination to experience the most exciting black art and culture, the Black Lounge Film Series will stage, monthly film screenings, which brings award-winning films that explore the global black experience and its directors to various art spaces in Overtown. Winners of the 2016 Knight Arts Challenge, the series also stages quarterly, free family friendly outdoor screenings at nearby Gibson Park along with filmmaker speaker series at Culmer Library. Through these three programming branches, The Black Lounge Film Series aims to nurture an appreciation for Black cinema and culture in one of Miami’s most historic neighborhoods.
