Present In Place, Space, and Time...Music Series

This musical introduction transcends the borders of the mainland. It is part of a continuing music series from the recent production "Present…in Place, Space, and Time," which premiered at the Pompano Cultural Center in July 2025. Each concert will showcase instruments that have only been seen or heard on our favorite social media platforms but have yet to be experienced live. A diverse array of musicians will be featured, bringing culture to life in each performance.

Schedule

• August 1, 2026 - Douglas Michels

About the Artists

 

Douglas Michels

Born in Brooklyn but raised on Long Island, Doug started playing the trumpet at a young age and quickly excelled. He moved to Miami to continue his studies in music and became part of the salsa scene, playing with greats such as Celia Cruz, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tito Puente, and many others. This eventually led Doug to join Gloria Estefan and her band, The Miami Sound Machine, of which he is still a member. He can also be heard on many recordings, from J-Lo to Flo-Rida and beyond. He is currently the musical director for the instrumental pop group, RF Factor. 

Courtney Mickens 

An incredible vocalist, fearless artist, entrepreneur and all-around creative powerhouse, Courtney Mickens approaches every performance with unbridled joy and freedom that inspires every listener. Incorporating a keen musical sense with a modern, sassy sensibility born out of a passion to see women like her to embrace themselves and their strength, Courtney's music bridges soul, jazz, R&B and pop seamlessly to create a style all her own. Courtney’s recent projects include the newly launched Originals Only Live! | A Curated Live Performance Showcase. She has opened for Avery Sunshine, Keke Wyatt, and Sunshine Anderson. She has also appeared in the Miami-Dade County Art Blues and Soul Fest with music release of her most recent R&B project "What Kinda Lady". With every performance, Courtney masterfully employs her other-wordly vocal power with emotion and the ability to tell a story with the notes as well as the words. Listeners would be well-served to prepare to be amazed and transported on a journey when Courtney steps to the stage. Follow her @courtneymsings