On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by Provost and Vice President for the Office of Academic Affairs Dr. Andrea Fabrizio, and Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. Julie Gafney to discuss the Hostos Community College Foundation’s upcoming 2026 Annual Scholarship Benefit Gala. Then, actress and producer Paige Hapeman joins the show to talk about her performance in Thoughts & Prayers happening at New York City’s Fringe Festival. After that, Director Joel Alfonso Vargas and actress Nathaly Navarro share details on the release of their new film, Mad Bills to Pay. Finally, the Open Artist Spotlight shines on singer, songwriter, and founder of Built Two Last Media, Tieasha Baker, who closes the show with her song, "Rejoice".

OPEN Friday is BronxNet’s weekly arts and entertainment show, showcasing talented artists and performers from the Bronx and the greater New York area. Hosted by Rhina Valentin.

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education Artistic Director Gail Heidel along with digital artist and illustrator, Ebony Bolt. They join us to talk about their upcoming exhibition Remember. Then, educator, human rights activist, and ceramic artist Esperanza Martell is here to share the inspiration behind the exhibition Arte De Terra Y Mar currently on display at Boricua College. After that, we are joined by a husband/wife duo and founders of Uptown Royalty NYC, Jodi Music and Ron Renaissance. Here to share their season of touring. Finally, our Open Artist Spotlight shines on Uptown Royalty who will be closing out the show with a 13-piece band performance.

OPEN Friday is BronxNet’s weekly arts and entertainment show, showcasing talented artists and performers from the Bronx and the greater New York area. Hosted by Rhina Valentin.

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by choreographer, entrepreneur, and social justice advocate Rhiannon Murphy. She is here to talk about her new book, A Citizen's Handbook: Who to Call for What!? Then, filmmaker, visual director, and creative entrepreneur Dante Hillmedo joins us to tell us about his film Butterfly and his new line Lunessence Parfum. After that, the Bronx Vegan Bazaar joins us again to highlight the founder of Botanical Moment, Leticia Robinson. Finally, our Open Artist Spotlight shines on Rhiannon Murphy, who's closing out the show with a blessing and a Native American Fancy Dance.

OPEN Friday is BronxNet’s weekly arts and entertainment show, showcasing talented artists and performers from the Bronx and the greater New York area. Hosted by Rhina Valentin.