From the Green Book to the Groove
Friday, 02/20/2026-, 07:00 pm-10:30 pm
Ten North Group Campus
675 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa-locka, Florida, 33054
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Cost: Free

Ten North Group presents From the Green Book to the Groove, a free public jazz and cultural experience taking place across the Ten North Group campus in Opa-locka’s Arts District.

Presented in observance of Black History Month, the evening blends live jazz performance, visual art, and immersive historical installations inspired by The Negro Motorist Green Book.

Rooted in the legacy of Black mobility, resilience, and creativity during segregation, this campus-wide cultural activation invites guests to experience how music, art, and place sustained Black life, enterprise, and cultural expression in the mid-20th century. Rather than a static exhibition, the evening connects historic memory to contemporary practice—emphasizing stewardship, access, and movement.

This program is part of Ten North Group’s ongoing work toward the Florida Museum of Black History, demonstrating cultural readiness through active programming, community engagement, and the activation of historic spaces.

What to Expect
✨ Live Jazz Performances
Two live sets led by saxophonist, composer, and educator Simon Mogul, joined by an ensemble of collaborating musicians. The program honors the jazz traditions that traveled the same routes documented in the Green Book—sounds that carried freedom, sophistication, and survival from city to city.

🎨 Memory in Motion
A featured exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist Philippe Dodard.
📖 Required Reading
An archival and visual installation centered on The Negro Motorist Green Book.
🌿 Garden of Humanity
A curated cultural corridor featuring outdoor jazz performances and reflective installations.
🏛 Historic Space Activations
Additional evening activations include the ARC, the Hurt Building, and the Historic Opa-locka Train Station—home to the Opa-locka Museum of Art & History.
🎙 Featured Address
“More Than a Guidebook: The Green Book as an Ecosystem of Black Enterprise”
Delivered by Michael Valentine, Music Director and weekday afternoon drive host of 88 Jazz Place on WDNA 88.9 FM.
Remarks from Dr. Willie Logan, President and CEO of Ten North Group.
🍴 Food Available for Purchase
DBF Kitchen, a locally owned Opa-locka food truck and caterer.

Getting There
The Ten North Group campus is located steps from the Opa-locka Tri-Rail Station, underscoring the historic and contemporary importance of mobility, connection, and access. 675 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-locka, Fla.

Registration
This event is free and open to the public.
Space is limited – RSVP strongly encouraged.