On this episode of OPEN Friday with Rhina Valentin, Bronx Community Board 2 Special Events Chair and Coordinator, V. Taveras shares an inside look into the traditions of the upcoming 41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade. Then, explore the power of raw vegan cooking with natural gourmet Chef Chandra Lee as she explains and demonstrates her holistic food philosophy and quick plant-based recipes you can make at home. And finally, the Open Artist Spotlight shines on Brittany Barker, poet and Creative Director of company Creative Soul House, who talks about all things poetry, youth mentorship, and local storytelling, followed by closing out the show with a live performance of a poetic excerpt from her new book, 'Wound Honey.' All this and more, only on BronxNet's OPEN.
OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.
What is OPEN?
OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.