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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Shostakovich, Gottsch and Great Opera Arias 1/24/23

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Shostakovich, Gottsch and Great Opera Arias
Tuesday, 01/24/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
New World Center
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Tickets start at just $25 for the concert at New World Center

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) 25th anniversary season continues to shine with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, the world premiere of Ocklawaha by composer-in-residence John Gottsch, and a selection of great opera arias from Puccini, Verdi, and Lara. Led by Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso with guest soloists Catalina Cuervo, soprano, and Adam Diegel, tenor, the Masterworks program is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on January 24 at New World Center in Miami Beach.

Originally intended to be to a grandiose piece that would glorify Stalin’s regime and Russian victory over the Nazis in 1945, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 rendered a more complex, thoughtful and sometimes carefree composition. The composer was known for his resistance to the Soviet rule and his subversion tactics often promising to compose the piece the regime wanted while actually giving it something else.

SFSO’s composer-in-residence John Gottsch will present the world premiere of Ocklawaha. The Ocklawaha is a river originating in the lakes of central Florida and flowing north through some of the most mysterious, wild, and breathtakingly beautiful parts of the state. As a young boy, the composer traveled the Ocklawaha with his father, learning the history of the river and surrounding lakes, that brought to life on passing shores, the escaped slaves, Seminole warriors, and a Civil War battle. The musical narrative brings to life the storied struggles of Florida’s Native American ancestors through thoughtfully arranged orchestral movements.

John D. Gottsch was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Florida with his family, shortly thereafter. He spent his youth in the lake country of the Sunshine State traveling extensively and observing natural habitats. These explorations of Florida gave him an enduring love for its beauty and wildlife. He has been a lifelong composer and a number of his compositions reflect his deep appreciation of the outdoors. Last year, SFSO premiered the live performance of Gottsch’s original composition Princess Yurievskaya, and in 2020, SFSO premiered Sunset, both of which were featured on Gottsch’s 2020 debut album released by Naxos Records, the world’s leading classical music label. SFSO also performed Gottsch’s Bagatelles for Violin & Piano as part of its Summer With the Symphony Series in June 2021. His piano suite, Homosassa, premiered in Palm Beach in 2020. His piano quintet, Maryland Hunt, premiered at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Washington, DC in 2018 and has been performed in Philadelphia, Vienna, Rotterdam and Baltimore. Gottsch, a full-time doctor, now splits his time between Baltimore and Key West.

In addition, the program includes with a selection of great opera arias performed by Catalina Cuervo and Adam Diegel – Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro,” “Un Bel Dì, Vedremo,” and “O Soave Fanciulla,” Agustín Lara’s “Granada,” Verdi’s “La Donna è Mobile” and “Brindisi” (The Drinking Song from La Traviata).

Tickets for the Masterworks II program start at $25 for New World Center. Tickets may be purchased by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/2022-23-season or by calling (954) 522-8445.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Shostakovich, Gottsch and Great Opera Arias 1/25/23

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Shostakovich, Gottsch and Great Opera Arias
Wednesday, 01/25/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
The Parker (Parker Playhouse)
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets start at just $15 for individual concerts at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) 25th anniversary season continues to shine with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, the world premiere of Ocklawaha by composer-in-residence John Gottsch, and a selection of great opera arias from Puccini, Verdi, and Lara. Led by Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso with guest soloists Catalina Cuervo, soprano, and Adam Diegel, tenor, the Masterworks program is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on January 25 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

Originally intended to be to a grandiose piece that would glorify Stalin’s regime and Russian victory over the Nazis in 1945, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 rendered a more complex, thoughtful and sometimes carefree composition. The composer was known for his resistance to the Soviet rule and his subversion tactics often promising to compose the piece the regime wanted while actually giving it something else.

SFSO’s composer-in-residence John Gottsch will present the world premiere of Ocklawaha. The Ocklawaha is a river originating in the lakes of central Florida and flowing north through some of the most mysterious, wild, and breathtakingly beautiful parts of the state. As a young boy, the composer traveled the Ocklawaha with his father, learning the history of the river and surrounding lakes, that brought to life on passing shores, the escaped slaves, Seminole warriors, and a Civil War battle. The musical narrative brings to life the storied struggles of Florida’s Native American ancestors through thoughtfully arranged orchestral movements.

John D. Gottsch was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Florida with his family, shortly thereafter. He spent his youth in the lake country of the Sunshine State traveling extensively and observing natural habitats. These explorations of Florida gave him an enduring love for its beauty and wildlife. He has been a lifelong composer and a number of his compositions reflect his deep appreciation of the outdoors. Last year, SFSO premiered the live performance of Gottsch’s original composition Princess Yurievskaya, and in 2020, SFSO premiered Sunset, both of which were featured on Gottsch’s 2020 debut album released by Naxos Records, the world’s leading classical music label. SFSO also performed Gottsch’s Bagatelles for Violin & Piano as part of its Summer With the Symphony Series in June 2021. His piano suite, Homosassa, premiered in Palm Beach in 2020. His piano quintet, Maryland Hunt, premiered at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Washington, DC in 2018 and has been performed in Philadelphia, Vienna, Rotterdam and Baltimore. Gottsch, a full-time doctor, now splits his time between Baltimore and Key West.

In addition, the program includes with a selection of great opera arias performed by Catalina Cuervo and Adam Diegel – Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro,” “Un Bel Dì, Vedremo,” and “O Soave Fanciulla,” Agustín Lara’s “Granada,” Verdi’s “La Donna è Mobile” and “Brindisi” (The Drinking Song from La Traviata).

Upcoming SFSO concerts include Brahms, Sibelius and Berlioz on February 15, an all Dvořák program on March 22 and season closer Rachmaninoff and Bruckner on April 26.

Tickets for the Masterworks II program start at $15 for The Parker. Tickets may be purchased by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/2022-23-season or by calling (954) 522-8445.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Shostakovich, Gottsch and Great Opera Arias 1/28/23

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Shostakovich, Gottsch and Great Opera Arias
Saturday, 01/28/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Tennessee Williams Theatre
5901 College Rd,
Key West, Florida, 33040
Website
Cost: Tickets start at just $25 for the concert at Tennessee Williams Theatre

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) 25th anniversary season continues to shine with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, the world premiere of Ocklawaha by composer-in-residence John Gottsch, and a selection of great opera arias from Puccini, Verdi, and Lara. Led by Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso with guest soloists Catalina Cuervo, soprano, and Adam Diegel, tenor, the Masterworks program is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on January 28, opening the season at Tennessee Williams Theatre at The College of the Florida Keys in Key West.

Originally intended to be to a grandiose piece that would glorify Stalin’s regime and Russian victory over the Nazis in 1945, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 rendered a more complex, thoughtful and sometimes carefree composition. The composer was known for his resistance to the Soviet rule and his subversion tactics often promising to compose the piece the regime wanted while actually giving it something else.

SFSO’s composer-in-residence John Gottsch will present the world premiere of Ocklawaha. The Ocklawaha is a river originating in the lakes of central Florida and flowing north through some of the most mysterious, wild, and breathtakingly beautiful parts of the state. As a young boy, the composer traveled the Ocklawaha with his father, learning the history of the river and surrounding lakes, that brought to life on passing shores, the escaped slaves, Seminole warriors, and a Civil War battle. The musical narrative brings to life the storied struggles of Florida’s Native American ancestors through thoughtfully arranged orchestral movements.

John D. Gottsch was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Florida with his family, shortly thereafter. He spent his youth in the lake country of the Sunshine State traveling extensively and observing natural habitats. These explorations of Florida gave him an enduring love for its beauty and wildlife. He has been a lifelong composer and a number of his compositions reflect his deep appreciation of the outdoors. Last year, SFSO premiered the live performance of Gottsch’s original composition Princess Yurievskaya, and in 2020, SFSO premiered Sunset, both of which were featured on Gottsch’s 2020 debut album released by Naxos Records, the world’s leading classical music label. SFSO also performed Gottsch’s Bagatelles for Violin & Piano as part of its Summer With the Symphony Series in June 2021. His piano suite, Homosassa, premiered in Palm Beach in 2020. His piano quintet, Maryland Hunt, premiered at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Washington, DC in 2018 and has been performed in Philadelphia, Vienna, Rotterdam and Baltimore. Gottsch, a full-time doctor, now splits his time between Baltimore and Key West.

In addition, the program includes with a selection of great opera arias performed by Catalina Cuervo and Adam Diegel – Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro,” “Un Bel Dì, Vedremo,” and “O Soave Fanciulla,” Agustín Lara’s “Granada,” Verdi’s “La Donna è Mobile” and “Brindisi” (The Drinking Song from La Traviata).

Upcoming SFSO concerts include Brahms, Sibelius and Berlioz on February 18 and an all Dvořák program on March 25.

Tickets for the Masterworks II program at Tennessee Williams Theatre at The College of the Florida Keys start at $25. Tickets may be purchased by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/2022-23-season or by calling (954) 522-8445.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Free Opening Reception–“The Our Fund Foundation Hall at ArtServe” 1/24/23

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Free Opening Reception–“The Our Fund Foundation Hall at ArtServe”
Tuesday, 01/24/2023-, 06:09 pm-07:30 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

With the goal of creating a safe space at which to hold local LGBTQ community events, the auditorium at ArtServe has been officially renamed as “The Our Fund Foundation Hall at ArtServe.”

“The Our Fund Foundation is one of the top three LGBTQ-focused foundations in the entire nation,” explained ArtServe Executive Director Jason Hughes. “Especially because they’re known for their careful, thorough assessment of partners, we’re honored they chose our space for their investment.”

An opening reception has been planned at ArtServe to introduce the newly renamed venue on Tues., Jan. 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature a special program of artists and arts groups supported by The Our Fund Foundation. To RSVP email wfloresbravo@our-fund.org.

The Our Fund Foundation promotes philanthropy, manages enduring investments and conducts impactful grant-making to improve the lives of those in the LGBTQ community in South Florida.

A diverse slate of future events has already been planned for The Our Fund Foundation Hall at ArtServe throughout 2023. The newly sponsored auditorium recently kicked off the schedule with a guest appearance by onePulse Foundation’s Barbara Poma, who toured Florida in her efforts to memorialize those who died in the 2016 Orlando Pulse nightclub massacre.

“Having a dedicated space helps to galvanize our many community programs,” Our Fund Foundation President David Jobin said. “Knowing there’s a safe place at which the LGBTQ community can gather is a cornerstone of furthering our outreach and ensuring the success of our funding recipients in turn.”

In between Our Fund events, The Our Fund Foundation Hall at ArtServe will be available for booking by other organizations. The flexible space includes a stage, light and sound system, and theater-style or table seating for up to 175 people. To book The Our Fund Foundation Hall at ArtServe, email artserve.org/event-venues.

ArtServe, which is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.

About ArtServe
Named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Florida’s Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

About The Our Fund Foundation
Established in 2011, The Our Fund Foundation has grown into the third largest LGBT foundation in the nation. As South Florida’s only LGBT community foundation, Our Fund promotes a culture of philanthropy by uniting donors with organizations advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties and supporting causes within the LGBT community. For more information on The Our Fund Foundation visit our-fund.org or call 954-565-1090.

Island City Stage’s Behind the Red Curtain Community Forum Focusing on Living the Truth 1/9/23

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Island City Stage’s Behind the Red Curtain Community Forum Focusing on Living the Truth
Monday, 01/09/2023-, 06:30 pm-08:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: Free

Island City Stage, creating quality professional theatrical experiences focused on the LGBT+ community for a universal audience, is enjoying its 11th South Florida Season, and with it, is the continuation of its popular Behind the Red Curtain community forum series. On January 9, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., the theater company will present “Living the Truth—Seeing the Trans Community Through a Different Lens,” which will precede the opening of “Rotterdam” opening January 19.

The community forum will educate and inspire others about how to interact with transgender, nonbinary and gender diverse people. The open discussion will open hearts and minds by sharing personal triumphs, breaking down barriers, understanding fact vs. fiction and reflecting on personal biases. Guest panelists will be Franchesca D’Amore, board member, Safe Schools South Florida; Nic Zantop, deputy director, Transinclusive Group; Arianna Lint, executive director, Arianna’s Center; Ryan Papciak, MSW, LCSW, SunServe clinical director and Carvelle Estriplet, owner, Carvelle Bikes. This enlightening program will be moderated by David B.Wohlsifer, Ph.D., LCSW, FAU Clinical Instructor and owner of The Boca Raton Center for Psychotherapy.

Rotterdam by John Brittain with co-producer Sue Wilder is a moving and sensitive exploration of gender identity and relationships. Rotterdam tells the story of lesbian couple Alice (Suzanne Ankrum), who is struggling to come out to her parents, and Fiona (Autumn Horne) who tells Alice that she has always identified as a man. What happens next is a bittersweet comedy about gender, sexuality and being a long way from home. The show also features Abbie Fricke and Robert Koutras. Set sponsors are Doug Pew and Don Croxton, costume sponsors are Thomas Nichols and Dan Chadburn and lighting and sound sponsor Scott Bennett. Slated for January 19- February 19, this dramatic play has received outstanding reviews and awards.

Last year, in honor of its 10th anniversary season, Island City Stage created the Behind the Red Curtain public forum series to engage patrons in timely, relevant issues that are both addressed in its productions and affect the South Florida community.

Tickets for “Living the Truth—Seeing the Trans Community Through a Different Lens” are complimentary. Registration is required at islandcitystage.org.

For Island City Stage season and individual show tickets, please visit islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email md@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

Grand Opening of The Contemporary: Brand New Senior Living Community in Miami 1/26/23

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Grand Opening of The Contemporary: Brand New Senior Living Community in Miami
Thursday, 01/26/2023-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
The Contemporary
9105 SW 24th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33165
Website
Cost: Free

The Contemporary, Miami’s first modern senior living facility in the Westchester suburban community of Miami, is hosting their grand opening on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 4pm to 7pm. Free and open to the public, the celebration will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with VIPs and city officials, followed by live entertainment; complimentary appetizers and drinks; gift bags and giveaways; and guided tours of the community, including common areas and apartments within The Contemporary. Complimentary valet parking available. RSVP by January 19 by calling 305.680.0279. Come dance, socialize with new neighbors and get a taste of The Contemporary.

Little Lighthouse Foundation Holiday Toy Distribution 12/17/22

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Little Lighthouse Foundation Holiday Toy Distribution
Saturday, 12/17/2022-, 01:30 pm-04:30 pm
North Shore Youth Center
501 72nd Street,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
Website
Cost: Free

Celebrate the season of giving by taking part in The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s 13th annual Holiday Toy & Meal Distribution on Saturday, December 17th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Featuring a christmas tree, life sized snowglobes, arts and crafts stations, photos with Santa Clause and more, the North Shore Youth Center will be transformed into a winter wonderland!

Please use this link www.thelittlelighthouse.org to volunteer.

MOCA Makers: Printmaking 12/10/22

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MOCA Makers: Printmaking
Saturday, 12/10/2022-, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Free

MOCA Makers are a series of adult art workshops, which bring forward an artistically interested public to work with and learn from local artists in South Florida. Topics such as figure drawing, print making, and portrait painting are hosted for all level of participants. Art Packs are available for purchase from the MOCA Shop. This December, participants will be studying printmaking with artist and educator, Vinicius De Oliveira. MOCA Makers courses are made possible with the support from the North Miami CRA.

For more information, please visit:
https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/packagetickets?tab=3&txobjid=1853D4BA-481F-4325-87C0-2FD249951696

Sushi by Bou Now Open in SLS Brickell 12/13/22

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Sushi by Bou Now Open in SLS Brickell
Tuesday, 12/13/2022-12/13/2023, 05:00 pm-11:00 pm
Sushi by Bou
1300 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33130
Website
Cost:

Newly opened on December 1, 2022, Sushi By Bou offers a timed Omakase experience that will keep you coming back for more. Located in the SLS Brickell Hotel, in the heart of Brickell on South Miami Avenue, Sushi By Bou showcases the finest imported Japanese fish with two Omakase options: a 12 course, $60 experience, and a premium offering of 17 courses for $100. Allow our chefs to guide you through our intimate tasting menu while you soak in the luxurious surroundings of our art house inspired decor and design, featuring rich black and gold design elements, ingrained into the elegance of the surrounding SLS Hotel property. Sushi By Bou also offers a selection of craft cocktails, imported sake and fine Japanese spirits. Join us before or after your reservation for drinks and good times in our well-appointed lounge area. (NOTE: Event listing date of “December 13, 2022 to December 13, 2023” represents publishing of this listing. Sushi by Bou is now open Tuesday – Sunday every week indefinitely.)

No H8 Photo Session 12/11/22

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No H8 Photo Session
Sunday, 12/11/2022-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami
7701 SW 76th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33143
Website
Cost: FREE

Join Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley for a NOH8 photo shoot at UU Miami!
The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8 in California. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with “NOH8” painted on one cheek in protest.
Nine years since its inception, the NOH8 Campaign has grown to over 56,000 faces and continues to grow at an exponential rate. The campaign began with portraits of everyday Californians from all walks of life and soon rose to include politicians, military personnel, newlyweds, law enforcement, artists, celebrities, and many more from across the globe.
Come and have your photos taken to embody your support of the LGBTQ community.
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About Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami
UUMiami is a welcoming, diverse group of individuals who come together for spiritual growth and community. A Spiritual Hub for Progressive Thinkers and Doers in Greater Miami.

3rd Annual Holiday Cookie Throw-Down! 12/24/22

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3rd Annual Holiday Cookie Throw-Down!
Saturday, 12/24/2022-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

On Saturday, December 24 The Marker Key West Harbor Resort will be hosting the 3rd Annual Holiday Cookie Throw-Down at 1 p.m. where guests can break out their best cookie recipe and submit for the chance to win some amazing prizes. If you’re interested in participating, RSVP by December 20 to rjackson@southernmostresorts.com.

Blue Christmas 12/7/22

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Blue Christmas
Wednesday, 12/07/2022-, 06:30 pm-07:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami
7701 SW 76th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33143
Website
Cost: FREE

Many people approach this time of year with mixed feelings. With recognition that the holidays are sometimes “blue” or filled with difficult feelings around painful life events such as the death of loved ones or other life losses and changes, we offer this service to give you a time of peace in the midst of the holidays and offer you time to honor the less joyful feelings you may be experiencing.
Register in advance for this service: bit.ly/UUMiamiBlueXmas
You are invited to bring a token or photo of your loss for this special grief service.

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About Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami
UUMiami is a welcoming, diverse group of individuals who come together for spiritual growth and community. A Spiritual Hub for Progressive Thinkers and Doers in Greater Miami.

NoMi FAM Festival 12/3/22

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NoMi FAM Festival
Saturday, 12/03/2022-, 04:00 pm-11:00 pm
Claude Pepper Park
1255 NW 135 Street,
North Miami, Florida, 33168
Website
Cost: 30

Join the City of North Miami and the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA) for the NoMi FAM Festival, an all-day event showcasing food, art, and music to celebrate the multicultural beauty of the Caribbean with dancing, local flavors, and family fun. Get ready to move to the rhythm of Afrobeats, Raboday, Soca, and more, and bring the entire family to have fun with arts, crafts and rides in the Kids Zone!

Brunch Out During Art Week at The Deck at Island Gardens 12/3/22

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Brunch Out During Art Week at The Deck at Island Gardens
Saturday, 12/03/2022-12/04/2022, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Deck at Island Gardens
888 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost:

After the art hunts and late nights, make sure to cool off with a chilled glass of the NEW Out East Cru Rosé at The Deck at Island Garden’s Art Week brunch. Miami’s most treasured waterfront dining destination won’t disappoint. A la carte specials inspired by Mediterranean cuisine are served all afternoon all weekend long alongside beats by DJ and singer MELODI. For artsy indulgence, see The Deck at Island Gardens transformed into an outdoor gallery with digital art installations and sculptures curated by Hub Design. Sip on the Basel Week cocktail special by Next Vodka or pop open a bottle of champagne!

The Art of the Dinner Party this Art Week at The Deck at Island Gardens 12/2/22

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The Art of the Dinner Party this Art Week at The Deck at Island Gardens
Friday, 12/02/2022-12/05/2022, 04:00 pm-01:00 am
The Deck at Island Gardens
888 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost:

Come see the most fiery nights of the week at The Deck at Island Gardens this Art Basel! Miami’s most treasured waterfront dining destination won’t disappoint. Expect sensory overload with live music, interactive fire performances and indulgences to satisfy all your weekend cravings. Visit Friday, Saturday or Sunday this Art Week for curated art and cocktails. Experience The Deck at Island Gardens transformed into an outdoor gallery with digital art installations and sculptures curated by Hub Design. Sip on the Basel Week cocktail special by Next Vodka or pop open a bottle of champagne!

YMCA of South Florida’s 8th Annual Holiday in Sistrunk 12/17/22

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YMCA of South Florida’s 8th Annual Holiday in Sistrunk
Saturday, 12/17/2022-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Provident Park
1412 NW 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: free

YMCA of South Florida hosts this FREE community event featuring toys and gifts giveaways, performances, food trucks, community resources, and health screenings for the whole family.

For additional information, visit ymcasouthflorida.org or contact Whitney A. Wolfgang, Director of Community Health, at wwolfgang@ymcasouthflorida.org or (954) 467-2444 (ext. 1720).

Presented by OIC of South Florida and Humana.

Miami Monster Jam 1/28/23

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Miami Monster Jam
Saturday, 01/28/2023-01/29/2023, 07:00 pm-
loanDepot Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida, 33125
Website
Cost: Available for Purchase

This. Is. Monster Jam™! The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Miami for an adrenaline-charged weekend at loanDepot Park on January 28-29. At Monster Jam®, world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Tickets are available on MonsterJam.com.
The excitement begins at the Monster Jam Pit Party held on Saturday. Fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favorite drivers and crews, get autographs, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly activities. This fun-filled experience is the only place that allows people to get up close access to the Monster Jam teams and get an insider’s look at how these trucks are built to stand up to the competition.
Miami fans will be on the edge of their seats as world-class drivers show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship. Engineered to perfection, the 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks push all limits in Freestyle, Skills and Racing competitions. The Stadium Series Red Champion will receive a highly coveted automatic bid to the prestigious Monster Jam World Finals® to compete for the title of World Champion. The 2023 Monster Jam World Finals will be held in Nashville on July 1.
The Stadium Championship Series Red features 12 skilled athletes battling for the championship while tearing up the dirt in intense competitions of speed and skill. Five-time Monster Jam World Finals champion Adam Anderson and the legendary Grave Digger aim to dethrone reigning series champion and 14-time Monster Jam World Finals champion Tom Meents during Max-D™’s 20th anniversary. Military veteran Kayla Blood in Soldier Fortune™ and fan-favorite Camden Murphy in Bakugan Dragonoid™ look to lock in the championship.
Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world. Monster Jam. As Big As It Gets!™
WHEN:
Saturday, January 28 – 7 p.m. | Pit Party 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 29 – 3 p.m.
WHERE: loanDepot Park | 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125

TRUCK LINEUP: Grave Digger® driven by Adam Anderson; Max-D™ driven by Tom Meents; Soldier Fortune™ driven by Kayla Blood; Bakugan Dragonoid™ driven by Camden Murphy; Vendetta driven by Mike Christensen; Velociraptor driven by David Olfert; Jester driven by Matt Pagliarulo; Kraken driven by Nick Pagliarulo; 4 trucks/drivers TBA
**Truck and driver line-up subject to change
TICKETS:
Tickets will be available for purchase online at MonsterJam.com
PHOTO/VIDEO ASSETS: Media can download truck/driver photos and other press materials directly here.
For more info about a Monster Jam event near you, follow Monster Jam on our social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Subscribe to the Monster Jam YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/MonsterJam

Exchange for Change Virtual Info Session 12/29/22

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Exchange for Change Virtual Info Session
Tuesday, 11/29/2022-, 12:00 pm-12:45 pm
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

E4C teaches writing classes in South Florida prisons to students who are incarcerated. Learn how you can:

Facilitate a class/Volunteer/Intern

Attend our next virtual info session to learn more.

Art of Transformation 12/1/22, 12/2/22, 12/3/22, 12/4/22

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Art of Transformation
Thursday, 12/01/2022-12/04/2022, 11:00 am-10:00 pm
The ARC
675 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa-Locka, Florida, 33054
Website
Cost: Free

The Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation Inc.’s Art of Transformation is a four-day, three-block event that boasts free admission to the public, connects Africa and Europe to the Americas through re-imagined, re-purposed and transformed spaces, pop-up street parties and concerts. This includes a Culinary Trip to Africa at the Historic Train Station, and the grand finale block party with live music and performances, Miami Art Week Exodus to Opa-Locka Festival, scheduled for Sunday, December 4th, 2pm-10pm. The Art of Transformation will also feature Special Conversations among artists, curators, scholars and collectors conceived to address issues in politics and aesthetics and their resonance in the contemporary era, including the very special Africa Becoming Panel Discussion scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the ARC, which is a featured event on the official Art Basel calendar and which includes African masters Abdoulaye Konaté from and Viyé [Vita] Diba from Senegal: Africa Becoming Panel Discussion.

Experience Peligrosa Every Wednesday at Villa Azur Miami Beach 11/30/22

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Experience Peligrosa Every Wednesday at Villa Azur Miami Beach
Wednesday, 11/30/2022-, 06:30 pm-12:00 am
Villa Azur
309 23rd St,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Peligrosa is back! Every Wednesday starting November 30, visit Miami Beach’s favorite French-Mediterranean supper club for friendly and sunny cuisine among a magical musical atmosphere with DJ Yez, Fire Girl and Live Sax. The lively nighttime performances invite you to sing and dance under the stars until late. Dine in the enchanted outdoor courtyard hidden away within Villa Azur’s walls, or recline in the romantic dining rooms flush in colors of champagne and blue velvet. The French Riviera awaits. Book your reservation today!

Meet FAU Professor & LGBT Historian Dr. Fred Fejes at History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories” 12/7/22

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Meet FAU Professor & LGBT Historian Dr. Fred Fejes at History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories”
Wednesday, 12/07/2022-, 06:30 pm-08:00 pm
Florida Atlantic University – Fort Lauderdale Campus
111 E Las Olas- Metro Lab – First Floor,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

In honor of HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, History Fort Lauderdale, Stonewall National Museum & Archives, and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) will present “Queer by the Beach: The History of the Fort Lauderdale LBGT Community,” a conversation with Dr. Fred Fejes, professor emeritus at FAU, author and LBGT historian, on Wednesday, December 7, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., at FAU’s Downtown Campus (Metro Lab, First Floor, 111 E Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale). Fejes’ appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a free meet the author monthly series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed.

Fejes will share historical accounts about the evolution of the gay community in South Florida and its struggle for equality and acceptance as part of his “Queer by the Beach: The History of the Fort Lauderdale LBGT Community” talk. He’ll touch upon the origins of the first “gay” bar, “Club Ha-Ha,” that opened in Broward county in 1935 and the long line of clubs that followed which used female impersonators and raunchy entertainment to attract those whose sexuality and gender was outside the mainstream.

Fred Fejes is a professor emeritus at Florida Atlantic University in the School of Communication and Media Studies. He received his PhD from the Institute of Communication Research, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and was a 2018-2019 Fulbright-Palacky University Distinguished Chair at Palacky University, Czech Republic. His research interests include Queer history, sexuality and the media and Queer space. He authored “Gay Rights and Moral Panic: The Origins of America’s Debate On Homosexuality” (Palgrave-MacMillan), an account of the 1977 campaign for LGBT rights in Dade County, Florida and its national impact. He is also author of numerous articles about the LGBT community and the media. He is currently working on a book about the history the LGBT community to be published by University Press of Florida.

Upcoming authors in the “Florida Scribes & Stories” series include Donn R. Colee, Jr. on January 17 and Mike McGinnis and Jeff Davies on February 11. Additional novelists and dates will be announced. Guests may RSVP at bit.ly/HFLFloridaScribesFejes2022. The program also will be available on Zoom and details are available by emailing fejes@fau.edu.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Performs Handel’s Messiah at Barry University 12/4/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Performs Handel’s Messiah at Barry University
Sunday, 12/04/2022-, 04:00 pm-05:30 pm
Barry University Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33161
Buy Tickets
Cost: $20 – $75

A beloved holiday musical tradition is returning to South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO)! Sebrina María Alfonso will conduct Handel’s glorious holiday favorite, Messiah, the seasonal masterpiece, featuring soloists Neil Nelson, bass baritone; Gerardo Ortega, tenor; Brittany Graham, soprano; Stephanie Newman, mezzo-soprano and the South Florida Symphony Chorus on December 4, at 4 p.m., at Barry University in Miami.

Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” Handel’s popular work, which draws from the Christian Lent and Easter stories, encompasses a musical narrative brilliance that transcends belief systems.”

To elevate the holiday spirit, the evening opens with glorious sounds of the season, including Schubert’s Ave Maria; Pietro Yon’s Italian Christmas carol, “Gesù Bambino;” Mendelssohn’s “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” and more followed by Part I of Handel’s Messiah. The performance culminates with the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus as sung by the South Florida Symphony Chorus, made-up of seasoned chorale singers and community talent. The Chorus is conducted by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios. Rios and Maestra Alfonso collaborated to create the South Florida Symphony Chorus in 2019, which made its debut at the Beethoven 250th celebration in February of 2020.

The esteemed South Florida Symphony, celebrating its 25th anniversary of artistic excellence, launched its 2022/23 season on November 9 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale and on November 10 New World Center in Miami Beach. This outstanding season will feature classical masterworks including Shostakovich’s final “War Symphony,” No. 9, Brahms’s doubly demanding Concerto for Violin and Cello and an all-Dvořák program with audience favorite – and performer during the Symphony’s inaugural concert – Zuill Bailey. Additionally, honoring its commitment to presenting new works, SFSO will present its third world premiere by composer-in-residence John Gottsch: the Florida-inspired Ocklawaha. The South Florida Symphony Chorus will expand its repertoire, once again, performing one of the greatest large chorale works of its day, Bruckner’s majestic Te Deum.

Tickets start at $20 for the December 4 performance at Barry University’s Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center (11300 NE 2nd Ave in Miami Shores) and can be ordered online at https://southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah or via phone at (954) 522-8445. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Celebrate Miami Art Week at Italica Midtown with Electrifying Multi-Day Lineup of Events 12/5/22

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Celebrate Miami Art Week at Italica Midtown with Electrifying Multi-Day Lineup of Events
Thursday, 12/01/2022-, 05:00 pm-11:00 pm
Italica Midtown
3201 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33137
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Newest Midtown Miami hotspot Italica is kicking off this year’s Miami Art Week with a line-up of creative and electrifying programming from December 1 to December 4. Located in Miami’s preeminent arts and cultural district, Italica features a modern, colorful twist on Italian cuisine with artisan pizzas and full spritz bar. Guests can celebrate all week long with special DJ performances and live painting activations while enjoying delicious dishes and crafted cocktails.

Community Day 11/30/22

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Community Day
Wednesday, 11/30/2022-, 12:00 pm-03:00 pm
Joseph Caleb Center
5400 NW 22nd Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33142
Website
Cost: Free

Joseph Caleb Center- 5400 NW 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142

Community Day will showcase renowned international emerging and local artists, DJ music, entertainment and light bites. Admission: Free

FLITE Center 5th Annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon 12/9/22

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FLITE Center 5th Annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon
Friday, 12/09/2022-, 11:30 am-01:30 pm
Signature Grand
6900 State Road 84,
Davie, Florida, 33317
Website
Cost: $75 for government employees; $100 general public

FLITE Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding vulnerable youth and those aging out of foster care for successful transition to independence through housing, education, employment, and system of care coordination, will host its fifth annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon on Friday, December 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event, held at Signature Grand (6900 State Road 84 in Davie), will be hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Gio Insignares.

The luncheon will honor FLITE Center’s partners, funders and frontline staff from collaborating organizations who support and dedicate their lives to impacting youth in South Florida’s Transitional Independent Living (TIL) System of Care. More than 500 celebrants are expected to attend. The growing organization recently expanded its professional team and services into West Palm Beach and celebrated the grand opening of its facility at 816 Ninth Street.

“FLITE Center is proud to acknowledge and honor our heroes – those individuals, companies and partner organizations who are committed to helping us create a better life for South Florida youth in need of a new path,” said Christine Frederick, CEO of FLITE Center. “Last year, we assisted close to 2,400 young adults in the Transitional Independent Living (TIL) System of Care with access to unlimited services all under one roof. We are grateful for the ongoing support that allows us to continue positively impact and guide young adults toward a brighter future.”

This year’s honorees and their respective award categories are:

• Christina L. Spudeas, Retired Executive Director, Florida’s Children First and Mrs. Sandra Jackson and Mr. Darian Jackson – Albert & Beatriz Miniaci Lifetime Heroes Award
• Office of the State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit – UKG Ultimate Acts of Kindness
• Broward College – Gore Family Memorial Foundation You Matter Award
• SunServe and Our Fund Foundation – Memorial Healthcare System Collaborator of the Year
• Dr. Heidi Schaeffer, Human Trafficking Intervention & Awareness Expert – TIL System of Care Impact Award
• Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and Health Foundation of South Florida – TIL System of Care Hero Award
• Uniyah Gollett and Anthony Dyles – TIL Youth Heroes Awards
• Frontline Staff from Collaborating Organizations in the TIL System of Care – Unsung Heroes

Tickets are $100 per person ($75 for government agency employees) and are available for purchase online at flitecenter.org/luncheon2022.

For more information or to secure a sponsorship, please contact DeAnn Hazey, CFRE, Chief Development Officer at (954) 530-4686 or deann@flitecenter.org.

The Taproom is the Classroom: Sign Up For Master Brewer Academy Today! 1/5/23

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The Taproom is the Classroom: Sign Up For Master Brewer Academy Today!
Thursday, 01/05/2023-, 12:00 pm-11:59 pm
EST.33
701 S Miami Ave, Unit 412A,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: 7950

Master Brewer Academy’s comprehensive full “Professional Brewer Training” program! Designed for those with a serious passion for brewing and are planning to make beer their career or start their own brewery. Founded and led by Director of Education Todd Space, MBA’s classroom is the taproom with curriculum taught inside South Florida’s most noteworthy breweries, including Est. 33 (where Todd is head brewer), Cerveceria La Tropical, The Tank Brewing Co., and Tarpon River Brewing, and taught by their respective head brewers. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students can enroll in the 11-month program for $7,950 (there is a 15% “pay in full” discount) and will receive a “Certificate of Completion” when all coursework and required internship hours are successfully completed. See modules below:

Module 1: The Science of Brewing – 4 topics
Module 2: Brewing Equipment and Technology – 3 topics
Module 3: Internship
Module 4: Advanced topics – 4 topics

Earn your Institute of Brewing and Distilling’s (IBD) General Certificate in Brewing! The MBA curriculum is designed for diverse learning styles emphasizes the need for hands-on practical instruction and balances the art and science of brewing.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah at The Parker 12/3/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah at The Parker
Saturday, 12/03/2022-, 07:30 pm-09:00 pm
The Parker
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $15 – $95

A beloved holiday musical tradition is returning to South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO)! Sebrina María Alfonso will conduct Handel’s glorious holiday favorite, Messiah, the seasonal masterpiece, featuring soloists Neil Nelson, bass baritone; Gerardo Ortega, tenor; Brittany Graham, soprano; Stephanie Newman, mezzo-soprano and the South Florida Symphony Chorus on December 3, at 7:30 p.m., at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” Handel’s popular work, which draws from the Christian Lent and Easter stories, encompasses a musical narrative brilliance that transcends belief systems.”

To elevate the holiday spirit, the evening opens with glorious sounds of the season, including Schubert’s Ave Maria; Pietro Yon’s Italian Christmas carol, “Gesù Bambino;” Mendelssohn’s “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” and more followed by Part I of Handel’s Messiah. The performance culminates with the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus as sung by the South Florida Symphony Chorus, made-up of seasoned chorale singers and community talent. The Chorus is conducted by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios. Rios and Maestra Alfonso collaborated to create the South Florida Symphony Chorus in 2019, which made its debut at the Beethoven 250th celebration in February of 2020.

The esteemed South Florida Symphony, celebrating its 25th anniversary of artistic excellence, launched its 2022/23 season on November 9 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale and on November 10 New World Center in Miami Beach. This outstanding season will feature classical masterworks including Shostakovich’s final “War Symphony,” No. 9, Brahms’s doubly demanding Concerto for Violin and Cello and an all-Dvořák program with audience favorite – and performer during the Symphony’s inaugural concert – Zuill Bailey. Additionally, honoring its commitment to presenting new works, SFSO will present its third world premiere by composer-in-residence John Gottsch: the Florida-inspired Ocklawaha. The South Florida Symphony Chorus will expand its repertoire, once again, performing one of the greatest large chorale works of its day, Bruckner’s majestic Te Deum.

Tickets for Handel’s Messiah start at $15 for the December 3 concert at The Parker (707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale) and can be purchased online at https://southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah or via the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at (954) 462-0222.

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Final Performance Peace on Earth Holiday Concert 12/3/22

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Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Final Performance Peace on Earth Holiday Concert
Saturday, 12/03/2022-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
United Church of Christ
2501 NE 30th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: $35; $45 VIP

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus will present “Peace on Earth,” a holiday concert on Saturday, December 3, at 8 p.m. at United Church of Christ (2501 NE 30th Street in Fort Lauderdale). The concert will include a seasonal selection of joyous tunes and inspirational standards with live musical instrumentation. This will be the final performance for the vocal group before merging with the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, in the spirit of unity and collaboration.

“Peace on Earth” concert selections will include “Carol of the Bells,” “Home for the Holidays,” “Hallelujah Chorus,” “Ose Shalom,” “The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth” (medley made famous by Bing Crosby and David Bowie), “We Need A Little Christmas” from Mame, a “White Christmas” audience singalong and more.

Tickets for “Peace on Earth” are $35 for general admission and $45 for seats in the first 5 rows plus a small service fee. Tickets are available online at fortlauderdalegaymenschorus.org or by calling (954) 832-0060.

Funding for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus is provided, in part, by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Sponsors include OutClique, Community Foundation of Broward, HotSpots!, Truist, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Google Ad Grants, ArtsProud ReSTART and ToggleDigitalMarketing.com.

World AIDS Museum & Educational Center and Galleria Fort Lauderdale Rock the Ribbon Kickoff 12/1/22

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World AIDS Museum & Educational Center and Galleria Fort Lauderdale Rock the Ribbon Kickoff
Thursday, 12/01/2022-, 08:30 am-10:00 am
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

World AIDS Museum and Educational Center (WAM) and Galleria Fort Lauderdale are collaborating to honor World AIDS Day with an official public event designed to raise awareness and voices in unison for global health. The public is invited on Thursday, December 1, at 8:30 a.m., to participate in an official kickoff ceremony in honor of World AIDS Day at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.). Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at WAM’s Rock The Ribbon page.

According to the National AIDS Memorial, 40 years into the AIDS pandemic, more than 700,000 lives in the U.S. have been lost to AIDS and more than 1.1 million people live with HIV and an estimated 1 in 7 people do not know they have HIV. According to the CDC, HIV risk remains high among Black and Latino gay and bisexual men.

On December 1, World AIDS Day, Rock The Ribbon will commence with a gathering of elected officials including Broward County Vice Mayor Lamar Fisher, fellow HIV-related agencies and other stakeholders. Special performances by Cassie Ortiz, Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida and DJ Aulden Brown will add flair to rock the crowd. The event will take place outdoors under the covered valet parking entrance.

The World AIDS Day kickoff ceremony is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Our Fund, Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council, Visit Lauderdale – Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Florida Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture.

The Gateway A Web3 Metropolis 11/19/22 – 12/3/22

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The Gateway A Web3 Metropolis
Sunday, 11/29/2022-12/03/2022, 12:00 pm-09:00 pm
Flagler District
169 E Flagler St,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost: Free with RSVP

Over the course of 5 days, we’re taking over 12 buildings and 2 city blocks in Downtown Miami to unite the web3 community for a landmark experience unlike any other. Featuring leading artists, community partners, speakers, and performers, The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis will form an unprecedented nucleus for creative empowerment as we embark upon an inspiring new chapter together.

Featuring immersive activations by:
9dcc
Adam Bomb Squad
Art Blocks
Christie’s
FaZe Clan
Instagram
MetaMask
Porsche
RTFKT
WME
& more to be announced!

The Art of an Athlete: Presented by Maxwell Pearce 12/2/23

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The Art of an Athlete: Presented by Maxwell Pearce
Sunday, 12/02/2022-, 06:00 am-10:00 pm

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Cost: Free

Harlem Globetrotter Guard Maxwell “Hops” Pearce will show his inaugural exhibition, The Art of an Athlete, a vibrant fine art, mixed media and athletic material collection that highlights sports figures who have used their platforms to fight for social justice throughout history by examining the different forms of protest from one generation to the next. The exhibition will feature Increasingly popular art pieces such as “42,” “Sports and Politics Don’t Mix,” and “Wilma” pay homage to legendary Black athletes and civil rights activists such as Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Honoree Jackie Robinson, Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad “The Greatest” Ali, former National Football League Quarterback Colin Kaepernick and three-time track and field Olympic Gold Medalist Wilma Rudolph. “The Art of an Athlete” also honors powerful Black women athletes through pieces such as “Naomi” and “I See Me,” which are inspired by top-ranking professional tennis players Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka.

CareerSource Broward’s 10th Annual Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair 11/29/22

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CareerSource Broward’s 10th Annual Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair
Tuesday, 11/29/2022-, 10:00 am-02:00 pm
Plantation Central Park Community Center
9151 NW 2nd St,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
Website
Cost: Free

CareerSource Broward and the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. will host the 10th annual Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair on Tuesday, November 29, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Plantation Central Park Community Center (9151 NW 2nd St. in Plantation). This FREE hiring event, hosted in partnership with the City of Plantation, United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), and Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve, will connect veterans, military families and job seekers with over 75 prominent local employers recruiting for job opportunities in South Florida.

Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with recruiters and apply for jobs on the spot. There will also be an on-site Résumé Café to provide attendees with résumé reviews, administrative assistance and update/printing services.

Employers scheduled to participate in the hiring event include Advanced Roofing, Allied Universal, Amazon, Aramark Uniform Services, Broward County Government, Broward College, Broward Health, Coca-Cola, Dayton-Granger, Inc., Fed-Ex, FIU, Humana, Mastec, Memorial Healthcare System, Miami Heat, Nova Southeastern University, Papa John’s, Primerica, the Riverside Hotel, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, UPS, VITAS Health Care and many more. A complete list of employers will be continually updated online at careersourcebroward.com/2022-paychecks-for-patriots-job-fair.

Broward County is home to over 83,000 veterans. To better support their employment needs, CareerSource Broward annually offers this initiative to unite military, veterans and workforce leaders in connecting businesses in need of high-quality talent with these dedicated, well-trained men and women. By working with employers to match them with veterans possessing the skills they need, our local community retains a critical, high-quality talent pool and the heroes who have served us so nobly can put their talents to work for Broward County’s businesses and their families.

The event’s first hour will be dedicated only to veterans, military spouses and eligible caregivers and will be open to the general public afterward. There is NO COST for job seekers to attend this hiring event, but pre-registration is advised to avoid long lines. Registration can be completed online at careersourcebroward.com/2022-paychecks-for-patriots-job-fair.

FPL’s Manatee Lagoon Kicks Off the 2022-2023 Manatee Season with a Weekend Celebration and New Offerings 11/19/22

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FPL’s Manatee Lagoon Kicks Off the 2022-2023 Manatee Season with a Weekend Celebration and New Offerings
Saturday, 11/19/2022-11/20/2022, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®
6000 N Flagler Dr,
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
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As the Sunshine State anticipates the return of its favorite marine mammal to local waterways, Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® kicks off manatee season with a free, family-friendly weekend celebration, complete with a variety of activities, exhibitors and more.

On Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20, visitors can enjoy free face painting, frozen treats, cornhole and other games. This year’s kick-off theme is “safe boating” to remind boaters of the importance of being mindful behind the wheel. The first 400 visitors will receive a free waterproof phone pouch with information on how to report a manatee in distress if seen in the wild.

Lagoonside Chats throughout the weekend will feature a variety of exhibitors, such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Friends of Manatee Lagoon, Save the Manatee Club, Lake Worth Lagoon Waterkeepers and more. On Sunday at 11 a.m., featured speaker and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manatee biologist Amber Howell will present ways the public can help support manatees.

Sunday’s activities will include the return of the “Lectures at the Lagoon” series with a 2 p.m. presentation by Dr. Beth Brady of Mote Marine Laboratory titled: “What Does the Manatee Say? Manatee Vocalizations in Florida and Beyond.” Advance online registration is recommended at www.visitmanateelagoon.com as lecture space is limited.

In addition to the kickoff event, the enhanced facility welcomes visitors to explore and enjoy a variety of exhibits and programs this 2022-23 manatee season, including new indoor exhibits, public tours, outdoor seating, yoga and more.

Light up the 2023 New Year with A Midnight Cabaret at The Deck at Island Gardens 12/31/22

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Light up the 2023 New Year with A Midnight Cabaret at The Deck at Island Gardens
Saturday, 12/31/2022-, 08:00 pm-03:00 am
The Deck at Island Gardens
888 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: $200+

Miami’s most exquisite super-yacht marina outdoor lounge The Deck at Island Gardens is lighting up 2023 this New Year’s Eve! Experience a decadent 5-course pre-fixe family-style menu serving up artfully arranged charcuterie, chilled seafood with caviar, oven roasted meats, dessert shots and more. Dine in cabanas under the stars as glittering decor enhances the festivities, creating a lively atmosphere carried by live DJs, drummers, saxophonists, slit dancers, fire dancers and more to be discovered. Reserve a spot at the most sought after New Year’s experience at The Deck at Island Gardens today, complete with drink packages. Choose seats from table tops, the dining room, waterfront tables or cabanas, averaging at $350++ per person. Look out for GA sales with included Deluxe Bar benefits online for $200+ per person. Walk-ins are welcome at $250 per person, though a minimum price at the door is required after 11 p.m.

Paddletopia Paddleboard Festival 11/12/22, 11/13/22

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Paddletopia Paddleboard Festival
Sunday, 11/12/2022-11/13/2022, 10:00 am-02:00 pm
Surfside Tourist Bureau
96th Street waterfront park,
Surfside, Florida, 33154
Website
Cost: free

Enjoy a weekend of paddling Surfside’s scenic intracoastal plus all-ages health and fitness activities at the fourth edition of Surfside’s Paddletopia Paddleboard Festival. This free two-day paddleboard fest takes place on Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 96th Street waterfront park. Besides complimentary paddleboards and kayaks, the festival features fitness classes, live music, light bites, arts and crafts, games and more.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand 12/1/22

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand
Thursday, 12/01/2022-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person; tickets available through participating charities

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand returns for its 16th high energy year on Thursday, December 1, from 6 – 9 p.m. This year highlights a stellar roster of prominent men who are making a positive impact in our community. Last year’s record-breaking event raised over $203,000 for 12 respected local charities that impact the quality of life for those they serve and the community-at-large.

The 2022 Men of Style who are graciously donating their time and resources to worthy causes and will work the runway on behalf of their participating nonprofits are:

• Chris Caputo, Wilton Manors City Commissioner (The Pride Center at Equality Park)
• David Cooley, Owner/Agent, State Farm Insurance and Financial Services Pompano Beach (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• Gregg Goldstein, Chief Strategy Officer, EM Consulting Group (Leadership Broward Foundation)
• Andre Gonzalez, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor, Bank of America (Florida Children’s Theatre)
• David Greenberg, President, Greenberg Capital and Strategic Advisor, Florida Panthers Hockey Team (Junior Achievement of South Florida)
• Chris Hawk, Interventional Cardiologist, MSPB Cardiology Group (Jack & Jill Center)
• Jorge Hernandez, Vice President of Supply Chain Services and Chief Procurement Officer, Broward Health (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)
• Mike Linder, Owner, SilverLining Inflight Catering, JET Runway Café, YOT, Canyon and Event Effects Group (Kids In Distress)
• Justin Nepola, Attorney, Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Law (FLITE Center)
• David Smith, Executive Vice President and CFO, Memorial Healthcare System (Art and Culture Center/Hollywood)
• Marc Spoto, AVP of Marketing, JM&A Group (HANDY)
• Andrew Wurtele, Private Investor (Heart Gallery of Broward County)

The celebration includes gourmet selections from area restaurants and an open bar with Stoli Vodka, wines from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and award-winning original Miami handcrafted spirits from HARRY BLU’S®. The highlight of the evening will be the fashion runway show hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Nicole Perez that will feature the Men of Style honorees wearing the season’s top trending styles from Macy’s and Dillard’s. The party continues from 9 p.m. at Blue Martini.

Event contributors of Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand are BBX Capital as title sponsor, Signature Grand as a presenting sponsor, Memorial Healthcare System, Dillard’s, Macy’s, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore magazine, OutClique, WPLG Local 10, Stoli, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, HARRY BLU’S® , The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Arc Culinary, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Sicilian Oven, Blue Martini, Hof’s House of Sweets, Canyon, Funky Buddha and YOT Bar & Kitchen.

Tickets, available through the participating charities and online, are $150 per person including complimentary valet parking. Online voting for one’s favorite man of style is $25 per vote and is also available by visiting www.galleriamall-fl.com/events/men-of-style-2022. The Man of Style and his respected charity that sells the most tickets and secures the most online votes will be recognized during the event with an additional $1,000 contribution.

CityPlace Doral To Host Kick-Off Event for Its Annual ‘Light Up The Night’ Extravaganza 11/17/22

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CityPlace Doral To Host Kick-Off Event for Its Annual ‘Light Up The Night’ Extravaganza
Thursday, 11/17/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
CityPlace Doral
CityPlace Doral 8300 NW 36th Street,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: Free

All is merry and bright at CityPlace Doral! From Nov. 17–Dec. 31, 2022, the community is invited to enjoy CityPlace Doral’s “Light Up The Night” winter wonderland extravaganza featuring multi-colored LED lighting on the center’s Christmas tree and palm trees lining the outdoor shops, as well as a colorful waterfall display choreographed to everyday favorites and holiday classics. A 10-minute light show will begin at the top of every hour from 7-11 p.m.

The “Light Up The Night” kick-off event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6 – 8 p.m., and is free and open to the public. Guests will experience a tree lighting ceremony with City of Doral’s dignitaries at 6:30 p.m., a fountain light show, magical snowfall, arts and crafts, special appearances by Rudolph, Frosty, Santa and more. Telemundo 51 host Kerly Ruiz will emcee the event. Guests can also enjoy hot chocolate and a cookie station provided by Sloan’s and holiday coffee station provided by Juan Valdez.

Guests will also enjoy a live performance by Cuban-American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Monique Abbadie, best known for her appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,” where her audition garnered the coveted four-chair turn.

CityPlace Doral is partnering with Jackson Health Foundation this holiday season to donate new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages being treated at Holtz Children’s Hospital. From Nov. 1 – Dec. 16, participating CityPlace Doral retailers are placing collection boxes at their locations to encourage shoppers to donate new unwrapped gifts for children of all ages, from infants to teens. Shoppers can also support with monetary donations through a QR Code that will be placed at each of the participating retailers’ registers. Boxes will be placed throughout the center during the “Light Up The Night” kick-off event. Jackson Health Foundation is the fundraising arm of Jackson Health System, Miami-Dade County’s public health system with seven hospitals, a network of UHealth Jackson Urgent Care centers, and multiple primary and specialty care centers.
Toys can be dropped off at the following participating CityPlace Doral retailers by Friday, Dec. 16: Marina Kids, Styles Boutique Miami, CMX Cinebistro, Suviche, Novecento, Brimstone, Chico Malo, Miami Improv, Copper Blues and D&A.
To celebrate the holiday season, visitors are encouraged to take a holiday photo or snap a selfie and tag @CityPlaceDoral for a chance to be featured on the center’s social media accounts.

When:
Light Up The Night Kick-Off Event: Thursday, Nov. 17, 6 – 8 p.m.
Light Up The Night Festival: Thursday, Nov. 18-Saturday, Dec. 31, A 10-minute light show will begin at the top of every hour from 7-11 p.m.

Where:
CityPlace Doral
8300 NW 36th Street
Doral, FL 33166

Cost:
All events are FREE and open to the public.

About CityPlace Doral:
CityPlace Doral is an attractive leisure destination offering a collection of memorable dining, shopping, wellness and entertainment experiences. Featuring 250,000 square feet of retail space, CityPlace Doral is a master-planned, mixed-use development nestled in the dynamic employment center of Doral in the heart of Miami-Dade County. CityPlace Doral combines the vision of world-renowned architects, designers and artists creating the next crown jewel of prosperous dining, entertainment and upscale shopping in one of South Florida’s growing cities. CityPlace Doral includes more than 40 dining, shopping and entertainment destinations for all palettes and walks of life, and the property’s entertainment retail component is anchored by a roster of first-class tenants from all over the country. For more information, visit www.cityplacedoral.com or call 786.693.1849. Join the conversation and follow CityPlace Doral on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @CityPlaceDoral.

SPF Small Press Fair 11/12/22, 11/13/22

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SPF Small Press Fair
Saturday, 11/12/2022-11/13/2022, 12:00 pm-06:00 pm
MAD Arts
481 S. Federal Hwy,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
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Cost: Free

Prints, books and zine, oh my! Join us for SPF’22 weekend! SPF Small Press Fair is an event for local and regional artists, printers, booksellers, publishers, authors, poets, bookmakers, designers, zinesters and cultural workers to share ideas and showcase new work related to print making, book making and zine creation. This year, SPF’22 doubles in size at our new location, at MAD Art Space in Dania Beach.

SPF’22 will showcase prints, books and zines from South Florida and well beyond. In addition to the 2-day market of exhibitors, visitors can participate in live printmaking demonstrations, watch a giant steamroller printing event, join an art making workshop, listen in on artist talks, experience 2 traveling exhibits or peruse the 50+ exhibitor booths. Food trucks and cold refreshments available on site.

SPF’22 is free and open to the public. Parking available on site.

Dogfish Head Miami Goodbye Party 11/5/22

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Dogfish Head Miami Goodbye Party
Saturday, 11/05/2022-, 12:00 pm-11:00 pm
Dogfish Head Miami
325 NW 24th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

With Dogfish Head Miami’s journey coming to an end, we invite you to this all-day event. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 5 as Dogfish Head Miami goes out in style with this Goodbye Party!!! This will be an all-day celebration from noon to midnight. Event highlights include a history mystery every hour, where we will be sampling out Dogfish Head brews not sold on draft and a wonderful DJ line-up throughout the night.

This event is free to attend, but guests may upgrade to an $8 ticket which will include your first draft beer, slushie, or Mojitale and a limited-edition Dogfish Head souvenir glass (total value of $14-$16).

*tickets must be redeemed on November 5 between noon & 7 p.m. and you must be 21 and over. Offer is limited to one per person.

The GLBX of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Fourth Annual Business Community Ally Awards 11/3/22

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The GLBX of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Fourth Annual Business Community Ally Awards
Thursday, 11/03/2022-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $55 members; $65 non-members

The GLBX (Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange) of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce will present its fourth annual Business Community Ally (BCA) Awards on Thursday, November 3, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. This event will recognize and highlight individuals and corporate entities that are successfully doing business with the LGBT+ community, defining and implementing diversity and inclusion policies and/or supporting worthy related causes.

This year’s honorees are Stephanie Schneider of Law Office of Stephanie L. Schneider P.A. (Business Ally), Wells Fargo (Business Leader), Jimmy Cunningham of Cunningham Smith Group of Remax Experience (Legacy ), Jacqueline Lorber and Sebrina Maria Alfonso of South Florida Symphony Orchestra (Impact ) and Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Steve Glassman (Visionary).

Guests will enjoy a networking cocktail reception as they mix and mingle with community movers and shakers at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. Wine, light bites and entertainment will complement the awards ceremony which will be presented by local business leaders and sponsors.

The GLBX Business Community Ally Awards are presented by Memorial Healthcare System and sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Season’s 52, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets for the GLBX BCA Awards are $55 for members and $65 for non-members and can be purchased at www.ftlchamber.com/bca. Complimentary valet parking is included in the ticket price.

Shops at Merrick Park’s 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa Appearance 11/17/22

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Shops at Merrick Park’s 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa Appearance
Thursday, 11/17/2022-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: Free

Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ pristine destination for fine shopping and dining, will present “Back to Tradition,” its 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Belmont Village Senior Living, on Thursday, November 17, at 6 p.m. One of the largest tree lighting ceremonies and holiday celebrations in South Florida, the event will include the 50-foot tree-lighting and a live performance by South Florida’s own Camie Liz. Attendees will also enjoy a variety of interactive activities, entertainment and a highly anticipated appearance by Santa Claus who will kick-off the festive season.

The retail destination will transform into a winter wonderland with a live performance by award-winning singer Camie Liz who will serenade attendees with holiday favorites. Liz was hand selected by Phil Collins to be a recipient of his foundation, the Little Dreams Foundation and has performed alongside artists including KT Tunstall, Jon Secada, Lou Gramm, and Collins, himself. A National YoungArts Foundation Winner in Voice, Liz swept iHeartRadio’s LiveMe Music House Competition winning the grand prize and a chance open for Billie Eilish, Lizzo, BTS, and more. She has released original music in a variety of streaming platforms.

The Miami Royal Ballet and Coral Gables Senior High School Gablettes will add to the festive spirit along with holiday costumed characters and a 360° photo booth. Attendees are encouraged to spread the warmth of the season and bring unwrapped toys for children in care of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

One of the event highlights is Santa’s grand arrival down San Lorenzo Avenue on the Coral Gables Fire Department’s fire truck. Special guest host Belkys Nerey, award-winning co-anchor of WSVN Channel 7 News, will help flip the magical switch along with Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago to illuminate the tree, signaling the official start of the holiday shopping season.

This year’s popular event will include a majestic 50-foot tree with a six-foot-tall, illuminated star topper. The tree is adorned with LED custom colorful lighting, concert grade sound and a snow show. Shoppers can view and pose with the holiday tree through early January 2023.

For more information about Shops at Merrick Park, please call (305) 529-1215, visit www.shopsatmerrickpark.com or follow Shops at Merrick Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shopsatmerrickpark and Instagram @shopsatmerrickpark.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 25th Anniversary Season Opens with Tchaikovsky, Elgar & Barber 11/9/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 25th Anniversary Season Opens with Tchaikovsky, Elgar & Barber
Wednesday, 11/09/2022-, 07:30 pm-09:00 pm
The Parker
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15 – $95

Tchaikovsky, Elgar and Barber Masterworks will launch South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) celebratory 25th anniversary 2022/23 season of artistic excellence at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. Led by Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso, SFSO will perform Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, with featured soloist Askar Salimdjanov; Elgar’s series of short musical portraits, Enigma, Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36; and Barber’s orchestral work in one movement, First Essay for Orchestra, Op. 12.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, one of the most beloved violin concertos in history, is a romantic masterpiece. Radiating Russian spirit, Tchaikovsky’s only violin concerto will be performed by Askar Salimdjanov.

Salimdjanov is a multiple winner of the Lyric Chamber Music Competition, which led him to his New York debut recital in May 2019 and in May 2020 at the Lyric Chamber Series at the Kosciusko Foundation in New York. In November 2020, he had his Orchestra Miami debut performing Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. In 2020 Mr. Salimdjanov won the first NSAL Piano and Strings Duo Competition and in 2019, he won Fourth place in the John Oliveira String Competition. Salimdjanov has performed as soloist with South Florida Symphony (during the recent Summer with the Symphony Chamber Music Series), Uzbekistan National Symphony Orchestra, State Conservatory Orchestra of Uzbekistan, Lynn Philharmonia and Orchestra Miami under the batons of Kuvanch Usmanov, Vladimir Neymer, Kamoliddin Urinbaev, Alan Paris, Guillermo Figueroa and Elaine Rinaldi. He performed as a soloist and as a chamber musician in Russia, Ukraine, Italy, Sweden, Singapore, Israel, and the United States.

In 2022, Salimdjanov was selected as one of seven violinists to participate at Geneva International String Academy in Switzerland. Salimdjanov was a concertmaster of Yong Siew Toh Conservatory orchestra and Lynn University orchestra as well as a substitute violinist at Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in Singapore where he studied with distinguished violinist Qian Zhou. Mr. Salimdjanov completed his professional performance certificate at Lynn University with renowned violinist Elmar Oliveira. Some of Salimdjanov’s students are prize winners of international competitions for young musicians.

Completed in the first half of 1938, Samuel Barber’s First Essay for Orchestra, Op. 12, is an orchestral work in one movement. Arturo Toscanini with the NBC Symphony Orchestra first performed it on November 5, 1938 in New York in a radio broadcast concert . The essay is now known as the First Essay for Orchestra after Barber wrote his Second Essay for Orchestra in 1942. He also wrote a Third Essay in 1978.

Edward Elgar’s Enigma, Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, is one of his best-known works that catapulted him to fame. Premiering in London in 1899, the work consists of 14 short musical portraits of several of the composer’s friends and family, and is considered to be one of the greatest compositions of the 19th century.

Upcoming SFSO concerts include Handel’s Messiah on December 3 and 4; Shostakovich, a Gottsch Ocklawaha World Premiere and Great Opera Arias on January 24, 25 and 28; Brahms, Sibelius and Berlioz on February 15 and 18, an all Dvořák program on March 22, 23 and 25 and season closer Rachmaninoff and Bruckner on April 26.

In honor of this milestone year and its new Miami home at the Michael Tilson Thomas Performance Hall at the New World Center (500 17th Street in Miami Beach), SFSO is celebrating with a special “Symphony Night OUT” at both Fort Lauderdale and Miami performances featuring a pre-concert Champagne reception (6:30 p.m. – Fort Lauderdale; 6 p.m. – Miami) and a 20% ticket discount (code: NIGHTOUT).

Season subscriptions are on sale, now, for the Miami season, the Broward Season at The Parker and Key West Season at the Tennessee Williams Theatre, opening on January 28. Tickets may be purchased by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/2022-23-season or by calling (954) 522-8445. Early subscribers receive a 20% discount off of single ticket prices and have access to the best seats in the house. Five-concert packages in Fort Lauderdale are available from $99; three-concert packages in Key West from $60; and three-concert packages from $60 and four-concert packages from $76 in Miami. Single-show tickets, including student ticket and group rates, are also available starting at $15 at The Parker and $25 at New World Center and Tennessee Williams Theatre.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

American Heritage Schools Invites Educators to Its Virtual “Continuing Education Webinar and Job Fair” 11/8/22

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American Heritage Schools Invites Educators to Its Virtual “Continuing Education Webinar and Job Fair”
Tuesday, 11/08/2022-, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
Virtual
Virtual,
Plantation, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: Free

American Heritage Schools, the top-ranked PK3 through 12 college preparatory school, invites educators from throughout the country to its virtual “Continuing Education Webinar and Job Fair” on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. From the convenience of their homes, attendees will learn about job opportunities and the benefits of teaching at American Heritage Schools’ Broward Campus and Palm Beach Campus.

Viewers will hear directly from the American Heritage Schools President Dr. Douglas Laurie about how the Schools’ mentoring program supports educators in their professional growth. They will also earn 1.5 hours of continuing education credit offered by the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) by attending a keynote address given by nationally recognized speaker Angela Watson, chief editor of Truth for Teachers.

With over 11 years of classroom experience, Watson will discuss how to approach productivity as a lifelong experiment that teachers can have fun exploring alongside their students. In addition to important mindset shifts, teachers will learn time- and energy-management tips that will help them maximize instructional time and help students make the most of every moment in class.

American Heritage Schools is one of the top four largest private schools in the nation, and among the top 20 largest employers in South Florida. It is headed by educators rather than a board of directors and maintains subsidiary departments in-house, such as Admissions, Human Resources, Curriculum Development and PR/Marketing. The Schools also offer free tuition for employees’ children and salary supplementation for additional roles, including tutoring during the year and teaching at the Summer Institute over the summer.

• 7-7:30 p.m.: Learn About Opportunities and Benefits of Teaching at American Heritage Schools
• 7:30-8:15 p.m.: Angela Watson, Keynote Speech “Truth For Teachers”
• 8:15pm-8:30pm: Q&A

The virtual “Continuing Education Webinar and Job Fair” event is free to attend. For more information about American Heritage Schools’ Continuing Education & Job Fair and registration, please visit: https://www.ahschool.com/job-fair-11-8-22

For more information about American Heritage Schools’ open positions, please visithttps://www.ahschool.com/careers-at-ahs.

Meet Author Christiana Lilly at History Fort Lauderdale’s Free “Florida Scribes & Stories” 11/7/22

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Meet Author Christiana Lilly at History Fort Lauderdale’s Free “Florida Scribes & Stories”
Monday, 11/07/2022-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of stewardship of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present a book signing with Christiana Lilly, author of “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die,” on Monday, November 7, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Lilly’s appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a free meet the author monthly series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed at the New River Inn Museum of History.

From a boggy riverfront outpost to spring break mecca and a world-class city in South Florida, Fort Lauderdale has taken on many identities in its history. But something that has never changed is its eclectic nature, that has lured families, outdoor enthusiasts, and well-heeled travelers year after year. “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” offers an insider’s look at all the best ways to make the most of your next vacation.

As a seasoned journalist who has lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for more than a decade, including being a regular contributor or Visit Lauderdale (Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau), Lilly leads readers through the city’s historic landmarks, dining gems, quirky shops, and culture scene that makes the city so special – from a Dom Pérignon breakfast at The Floridian to kayaking through the mangroves to taking in contemporary works at NSU Art Museum. Whether you’re a born-and-raised Fort Lauderdale resident, spend your winters here, or are in town for the weekend, “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” is a comprehensive guide to the Venice of America.

Christiana Lilly is an award-winning journalist whose work ranges from lifestyle and community reporting to hard-hitting investigative pieces. She has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists Florida chapter, Florida Press Club, and Florida Magazine Association. She lives in Pompano Beach with her husband and their pup.

Upcoming authors in the “Florida Scribes & Stories” series include Fred Fejes on December 7, Donn R. Colee, Jr. on January 17 and Mike McGinnis and Jeff Davies on February 11. Additional novelists and dates will be announced. Guests may RSVP at bit.ly/HFLFloridaScribesLilly2022.

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

UNSIN Festival 2022 11/5/22

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UNSIN Festival 2022
Saturday, 11/05/2022-11/06/2022, 01:00 pm-03:00 am
Oasis Wynwood
2335 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Celebrate and learn from Miami’s international community of independent musicians as UNSIN Festival comes to Oasis Wynwood on Saturday, November 5. Featuring 2 stages, 18 live artists (with more TBA), 4 music panels and a vintage market, UNSIN is a space to discover talent and learn the business from music professionals. Our panelists will discuss production, releasing music, community-building in Miami and other topics, while artists from genres as diverse as dream pop, psychedelic funk, hip-hop, indie pop, EDM and of course reggaeton will take to the stage. Founded by Immigration Records, a label supporting immigrant artists in the United States, UNSIN is supported by Believe and Topo Chico.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 25th Anniversary Season Opens with Tchaikovsky, Elgar & Barber 11/10/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 25th Anniversary Season Opens with Tchaikovsky, Elgar & Barber
Thursday, 11/10/2022-, 07:30 pm-09:00 pm
New World Center
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: $25 – $95

Tchaikovsky, Elgar and Barber Masterworks will launch South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) celebratory 25th anniversary 2022/23 season of artistic excellence at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, at New World Center in Miami Beach. Led by Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso, SFSO will perform Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, with featured soloist Askar Salimdjanov; Elgar’s series of short musical portraits, Enigma, Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36; and Barber’s orchestral work in one movement, First Essay for Orchestra, Op. 12.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, one of the most beloved violin concertos in history, is a romantic masterpiece. Radiating Russian spirit, Tchaikovsky’s only violin concerto will be performed by Askar Salimdjanov.

Salimdjanov is a multiple winner of the Lyric Chamber Music Competition, which led him to his New York debut recital in May 2019 and in May 2020 at the Lyric Chamber Series at the Kosciusko Foundation in New York. In November 2020, he had his Orchestra Miami debut performing Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. In 2020 Mr. Salimdjanov won the first NSAL Piano and Strings Duo Competition and in 2019, he won Fourth place in the John Oliveira String Competition. Salimdjanov has performed as soloist with South Florida Symphony (during the recent Summer with the Symphony Chamber Music Series), Uzbekistan National Symphony Orchestra, State Conservatory Orchestra of Uzbekistan, Lynn Philharmonia and Orchestra Miami under the batons of Kuvanch Usmanov, Vladimir Neymer, Kamoliddin Urinbaev, Alan Paris, Guillermo Figueroa and Elaine Rinaldi. He performed as a soloist and as a chamber musician in Russia, Ukraine, Italy, Sweden, Singapore, Israel, and the United States.

In 2022, Salimdjanov was selected as one of seven violinists to participate at Geneva International String Academy in Switzerland. Salimdjanov was a concertmaster of Yong Siew Toh Conservatory orchestra and Lynn University orchestra as well as a substitute violinist at Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in Singapore where he studied with distinguished violinist Qian Zhou. Mr. Salimdjanov completed his professional performance certificate at Lynn University with renowned violinist Elmar Oliveira. Some of Salimdjanov’s students are prize winners of international competitions for young musicians.

Completed in the first half of 1938, Samuel Barber’s First Essay for Orchestra, Op. 12, is an orchestral work in one movement. Arturo Toscanini with the NBC Symphony Orchestra first performed it on November 5, 1938 in New York in a radio broadcast concert . The essay is now known as the First Essay for Orchestra after Barber wrote his Second Essay for Orchestra in 1942. He also wrote a Third Essay in 1978.

Edward Elgar’s Enigma, Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, is one of his best-known works that catapulted him to fame. Premiering in London in 1899, the work consists of 14 short musical portraits of several of the composer’s friends and family, and is considered to be one of the greatest compositions of the 19th century.

Upcoming SFSO concerts include Handel’s Messiah on December 3 and 4; Shostakovich, a Gottsch Ocklawaha World Premiere and Great Opera Arias on January 24, 25 and 28; Brahms, Sibelius and Berlioz on February 15 and 18, an all Dvořák program on March 22, 23 and 25 and season closer Rachmaninoff and Bruckner on April 26.

In honor of this milestone year and its new Miami home at the Michael Tilson Thomas Performance Hall at the New World Center (500 17th Street in Miami Beach), SFSO is celebrating with a special “Symphony Night OUT” at both Fort Lauderdale and Miami performances featuring a pre-concert Champagne reception (6:30 p.m. – Fort Lauderdale; 6 p.m. – Miami) and a 20% ticket discount (code: NIGHTOUT). The November 10 Miami Beach performance will be in partnership with SAVE LGBTQ, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promote, protect and defend equality for people in South Florida who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer.

Season subscriptions are on sale, now, for the Miami season, the Broward Season at The Parker and Key West Season at the Tennessee Williams Theatre, opening on January 28. Tickets may be purchased by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/2022-23-season or by calling (954) 522-8445. Early subscribers receive a 20% discount off of single ticket prices and have access to the best seats in the house. Five-concert packages in Fort Lauderdale are available from $99; three-concert packages in Key West from $60; and three-concert packages from $60 and four-concert packages from $76 in Miami. Single-show tickets, including student ticket and group rates, are also available starting at $15 at The Parker and $25 at New World Center and Tennessee Williams Theatre.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

SAGA Shade + Art Gateway Activation 11/5/22

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SAGA Shade + Art Gateway Activation
Saturday, 11/05/2022-, 04:00 pm-08:00 pm
SAGA Shade + Art Gateway Activation
1900 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

Join us Saturday, November 5th to present the first ever Shade + Art Gateway Activation (SAGA) behind the Gateway Shopping Plaza

This FREE Saturday family-friendly pop-up from 4-8 pm features dozens of vendors, performing artists and more benefits the Taskforce Fore Ending Homelessness too

American Academy to Host “Improving Executive Functioning in Your Child” Featuring Michael Delman, M.Ed. 10/25/22

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American Academy to Host “Improving Executive Functioning in Your Child” Featuring Michael Delman, M.Ed.
Tuesday, 10/25/2022-, 07:00 pm-08:00 pm
Virtual
Virtual,
Plantation, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: Free

American Academy, a program within American Heritage Schools, is pleased to host “Improving Executive Functioning in Your Child,” a virtual event via Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. This event is part of American Academy’s monthly program, “Experts in Learning Differences” speaker series. Hosted by Alexandra Rollins, admissions director of the American Academy Program, the expert speaker for the October event is Michael Delman, M.Ed., award-winning educator, entrepreneur, and author.

During this virtual event, Delman will provide practical tips for parents and caregivers to help their children develop essential executive function skills that will help them thrive both in and out of the school environment.

Delman founded Beyond BookSmart in 2006, which he has grown into the world’s largest Executive Function coaching company, as its CEO. Prior to that, he co-founded and was the principal of McAuliffe Charter School in Framingham, Massachusetts. In 2018, he published his first book, “Your Kid’s Gonna Be Okay: Building the Executive Function Skills Your Child Needs in the Age of Attention,” and toured the country speaking with parents about how to help their children be productive and confident. A popular speaker at conferences, Delman has also been featured in The Times of London, CBS Boston affiliate WBZ TV, and dozens of media outlets across the country. Most recently, he has launched BrainTracks, a division of Beyond BookSmart that focuses on bringing Executive Function instruction to schools. As a lifelong educator, Delman’s passion is helping people discover their strengths, develop their confidence, and become more effective at whatever challenges they face.

“I want to help caregivers understand how children learn and grow, add tools to their parenting repertoire, and show them the skills they need to offer support in a way that kids will appreciate,” Delman stated.

The speaker series is streamed live virtually and all Previous Episodes are available for viewing at any time. The purpose of the speaker series is to educate families about topics that relate to mild learning differences and are relevant today. All of the speakers are experts in the various disciplines of each topic. The American Academy’s goal is to provide families with a place to ask questions and strengthen their knowledge about how to ensure the success of their child.

For more information about the speaker series, please visit: https://www.ah-americanacademy.com/speaker-series

To reserve a spot, please visit: https://bit.ly/3rNSGen

Limited spots are available for this free, online, and live event.

Chono Thlee: Sparking A New Era in Seminole Art at History Fort Lauderdale 11/6/22 – 1/10/23

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Chono Thlee: Sparking A New Era in Seminole Art at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 11/06/2022-01/10/2023, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students; free for members, military and children ages 6 and under

History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of stewardship of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will partner with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum to present “Chono Thlee: Sparking A New Era in Seminole Art” at the New River Inn History Museum from Sunday, November 6, through Tuesday, January 10. The exhibit, launching during Native American Heritage Month, highlights new contemporary works by indigenous artists that analyze elemental relationships for the future based on community foundations of trust, truth, dignity and integrity. The exhibit opens to the public on Sunday, November 6, at 1 p.m., with music, storytelling and an artist meet and greet. A VIP art talk will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 9:30 a.m., with complimentary admission being extended to Art Basel First Choice or Preview cardholders.

Curated by Tara Chadwick, “Chono Thlee: Sparking A New Era in Seminole Art” will showcase a variety of contemporary and traditional media including oils, acrylics, fiber, glass, metals, mixed media and digital art from 13 multigenerational Seminole artists: Tia Blais-Billie, Durante Blais-Billie, Nick DiCarlo, Jacob Osceola, Leroy Osceola, Daniel Tommie, Samuel Tommie, Shonayeh Tommie, Gordon Wareham, Krystle Young, Brian Zepeda, Corinne Zepeda and the late Jimmy Osceola.

“Chono Thlee: Sparking A New Era in Seminole Art” is one of several insightful multicultural experiences at History Fort Lauderdale. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts a variety of yearly multicultural exhibits highlighting African American, Caribbean, Latin and women artists sharing their views of history and an artists’ collective collaborative space.

“Chono Thlee: Sparking a New Era in Seminole Art,” is sponsored, in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale – Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. With additional support from Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc.

Entry to the exhibit is free with general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

American Heritage Schools to Host Fall Virtual and In-Person Open Houses for Broward and Palm Beach Campuses on Oct. 22 10/22/22

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American Heritage Schools to Host Fall Virtual and In-Person Open Houses for Broward and Palm Beach Campuses on Oct. 22
Sunday, 10/22/2022-, 10:00 am-03:00 pm
American Heritage Schools
12200 W Broward Blvd,
Plantation, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: Free

The prestigious American Heritage Schools, voted one of the Best Private Schools in America by Niche, is hosting fall virtual open house events for its Broward campus and virtual and in-person open house events for its Palm Beach campus. Whether in person or virtual, each open house offers prospective families an opportunity to meet with American Heritage Schools’ team, including the admissions directors, teachers, program directors and principals. The Broward campus will host its virtual open houses on Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. and the Palm Beach campus will host its in-person open house on Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m. and its virtual open house on Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.

The fall open houses will start with a brief introduction from school administrators, then will break into smaller groups to tour the campus. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about American Heritage Schools’ extensive curriculum from the educators. The Schools’ goal is to introduce guests to the campus, the curriculum, philosophy and culture so they can learn what makes American Heritage Schools the Best College Preparatory School in Florida.

American Heritage School in Broward, Florida, is the No. 1 high school in Florida and No. 2 private school in the nation for the highest number of National Merit Scholars; the school’s Palm Beach campus is No. 2 school in Florida and the No. 5 private school in the nation for the highest number of National Merit Scholars. The combined students from both campuses comprise 10 percent of all National Merit Scholar Semifinalists throughout the 2,227 public and private schools in Florida. One of six students from American Heritage Schools in the Class of 2023 is a National Merit Scholar. This marks the 13th consecutive year that American Heritage Schools has had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida.

If families are unable to attend one of the Fall Open Houses and/or would prefer a one-on-one virtual tour, please call the Admissions Office directly.

Broward Campus
Saturday, Oct. 22; 12 p.m. for grades Pre K3–6 – Only virtual
Saturday, Oct. 22; 2 p.m. for grades for 7–12 – Only virtual

Palm Beach Campus
Tuesday, Oct. 18; 9:30 a.m. for grades Pre K3–5 – Only in-person
Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. for grades 6-12 – Only virtual

For more information and to reserve a spot, visit https://www.ahschool.com/open-house.
Spaces will be limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible.

Support Local Bars and Restaurants in Miami with Cointreau Cosmos for a Cause 10/15/22

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Support Local Bars and Restaurants in Miami with Cointreau Cosmos for a Cause
Saturday, 10/15/2022-12/31/2022, 10:00 am-01:00 am
Chesterfield Hotel
855 Collins Ave #100,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: N/A

Cointreau’s Cosmos for a Cause Program – MIAMI

WHO: Cointreau, in partnership with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

WHAT: Cosmos for a Cause, a charitable consumer program designed to support the bar and restaurant community across the U.S. – one Cosmo at a time.

WHERE: To find the participating establishments in/around Miami, head to https://www.cointreau.com/us/en/cointreau-cosmos-for-a-causeand explore the interactive cocktail heatmap.

WHEN: October 15 through December 31.

HOW: Consumers can support the industry by ordering a Cosmopolitan at participating local bars and restaurants in select cities nationwide. For each cocktail purchased, Cointreau pledges to donate a portion of sales up to $100,000 to Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring Ted Drum & the Drum, Clark and Cox families 11/10/22

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History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring Ted Drum & the Drum, Clark and Cox families
Thursday, 11/10/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $125

History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating its 60th year of stewardship of our community’s past, has announced Ted Drum and the Drum, Clark and Cox families as honorees for its 26th annual History Makers fundraiser set for Thursday, November 10, from 6 – 8 p.m. This yearly special event commends individuals and companies who have made an impact on the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are on sale, now.

For over 70 years, Fort Lauderdale native Ted Drum and his extended family have made significant contributions to the development of the City of Fort Lauderdale through political leadership and prosperous marine, hospitality, and real estate ventures.

Ted Drum was born in Fort Lauderdale in 1938, and Bob Cox arrived in 1946 aboard an 85-foot deep-draft motorsailer. Looking for dockage that would accommodate the boat led him to a naval station on the Intracoastal near 17th Street. A series of fortuitous events, perseverance and engineering expertise on Bob’s part led to his establishment of what would become the Lauderdale Marina.

The Drum and Cox families merged in the early ‘60s when Ted met and married Carol Clark, Bob Cox’s daughter. Soon thereafter, Ted left for Vietnam and returned home seven years later as a decorated combat company commander and captain. The family grew the marina property to include homes for Drum Realty, which Ted’s father Harlan established in 1951, and the 15th Street Fisheries restaurant, established with Carol’s brothers John and Macdonald Clark. One might thing that Bob Cox would have had enough to occupy his time during these years with the marina and other business enterprises. However, seeing a need for leadership in Fort Lauderdale he found time to serve on the city commission and as mayor of Fort Lauderdale from 1986 until 1991.

During this time, Ted and Carol, while raising two children, grew Drum Realty and established a reputation for themselves, and their business, for integrity and fair dealing. Their children, Lorrie Drum Roschman and Kelly Drum continue that reputation as current owners of the family businesses. While Carol sadly passed away in 2011, Ted has remained active in real estate in Fort Lauderdale and Drum Realty continues, today, as does Lauderdale Marina and 15th Street Fisheries, which operate under the umbrella of The Shipyard. These enterprises remain family businesses with Ted’s son, Kelly, as president of the Shipyard and of 15th Street Fisheries and Scott Clark, Bob Cox’s grandson, serving as president of Lauderdale Marina. Currently, eight other Drum, Clark, and Cox family members are involved at The Shipyard. The Drum family expanded in 2015, when Ted married Kathy Molinet. Since then, Ted and Kathy, while remaining busy in their careers, carve out ample time to enjoy their shared passion of boating and travel.

Previous History Maker honorees have included Denison Yachting, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, the Forman Family, “Alligator Ron” Bergeron, City Commissioner Steven Glassman, developer Dev Motwani, H. Wayne Huizenga, Chris Evert and Jimmy Evert, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Winterfest and Susan and Buddy Lochrie.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th annual History Makers is sponsored by 15th Street Fisheries, Lauderdale Marina, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Lank Oil, Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale, Hudson Family Foundation, Boston Whaler, and Roschman Enterprises (Platinum sponsors), Drum Realty, Juliet Clark, Denison Family & Denison Yachting, Fratarcangeli Wealth Management, Marrinson Group, Moss & Associates and Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (Visionary sponsors) and ASTA Parking, Cleveland Clinic, Fish’s Wholesale, Gray Robinson, Kelley Law Firm, Lago Mar, Walt McCrory, The Molinet Family, Nova Southeastern University, Nor-Tech, Pool Doc, Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center, Soflo Boats, Stiles Corporation, Travel Host Fort Lauderdale, Tripp Scott, Stephanie Toothaker and USB (Trailblazer sponsors). Friends of sponsors include Art Bengochea, Juliet & Michael Bluestein, Cloud 9, Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Designer Sign Systems, Egan Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward, Fanizzi & Co., Bob Golden, Hooper Construction, Gordon James, Keefe McCullough, Robert Kozich, Lauderdale Boat Yard, Alan & Susie Levan, Kate Lochrie & Captain Clay Thomas, Merrimac Ventures, Miller Construction, Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation, The Pillars, Ed Smoker, Stephens Distributing Company, Total Marine Solutions, UStransact, LLC, Jennifer Uustal, and Vintage Wine Estates.

Tickets for History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th anniversary History Makers fundraiser are $125 each and are available to purchase online at bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2022.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter at @FTLHistory.

Battle Court Jai-Alai Brings “The World’s Fastest Game” To Miami 10/14/22

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Battle Court Jai-Alai Brings “The World’s Fastest Game” To Miami
Friday, 10/14/2022-, 06:30 pm-
The Magic City Fronton
450 NW 37th Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33125
Website
Cost:

Standing out amongst common, run-of-the-mill sporting events is an innovative and exciting take on a sport that originated in the Basque region of Spain and France – Battle Court Jai-Alai.

The high speed game, coined “The World’s Fastest Ball Sport,” involves bouncing a ball off a walled-in space by accelerating it to speeds of over 150 mph with a hand-held wicker cesta. While Jai-Alai took root in Miami nearly 50 years ago during the go-go days of the 1970s and ’80s, the new take on the game promises to provide even more thrills and action to game attendees. The fresh spin on the game takes the best features of Jai-Alai singles and doubles matches and combines them with a state-of-the-art Jai-Alai court and the world’s best Jai-Alai players (some of them even being home-grown from University of Miami). Additionally, to speed up the sport, Magic City has reduced the traditional fronton length by nearly 60 feet and replaced the typical goatskin ball with a bouncier pelota that ricochets against a high-impact glass wall instead of a more commonly-seen granite wall. Magic City has also launched a new and more exciting format of play, which resembles the way tennis matches are played and promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats all season long.

This September marks the start of the Fall 22 Battle Court season, lasting 9 weeks and played exclusively at the Magic City Fronton. Game attendees will enjoy all the perks of a live sporting event, such as sports bar style food and drinks, and sleek VIP areas, plus a high-energy DJ, cornhole, and fun raffles. The event is open to all ages, family and friends, and welcomes existing fans of the sport and those who are new to the world of Jai-Alai to experience something like never before. Whether you’re a lover of the game or simply want to shake up your Friday night, Battle Court Jai-Alai is sure to entertain.
The introduction of Jai-Alai adds to Miami’s expansive and innovative sports scene. Where other cities focus on tried and true sports traditions, Miami is increasingly on the cutting edge, bringing in events that are sure to surprise and delight guests.

“Battle Court Jai-Alai is dedicated to sharing the legacy and excitement of ‘The World’s Fastest Sport’ with a new generation of fans,” says Scott Savin, the chief operating officer of Magic City. “We’re thrilled to be building the future of Jai-Alai in the Miami community.”

Doors open at 6:30pm and the first serve is at 7:00pm. The matches will be available to stream on ESPN3, FTF Sports, WatchJaiAlai.com, and the Jai-Alai app live, allowing anyone to take part in the action between now and mid-November 2022. The Magic City Fronton is located at 450 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33125 and offers free parking for game day attendees. Learn more about Battle Court Jai-Alai at JaiAlaiWorld.com.

Until November 2022, lovers of the game or those just wanting to experience something new are invited to experience the high action game and event extras like food and drinks, music, raffles, and more.

YMCA of South Florida’s Veterans Day Breakfast 11/11/22

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YMCA of South Florida’s Veterans Day Breakfast
Friday, 11/11/2022-, 09:00 am-10:30 am
Bonaventure Town Center Ballroom
16690 Saddle Club Road,
Weston, Florida, 33326
RSVP / Register
Cost:

The annual breakfast, in partnership with the City of Weston, features U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Commander, Harvard University graduate and six-time Paralympic Medalist Dan Cnossen as the keynote speaker. During his powerful presentation, Cnossen will inspire attendees with stories of how leadership, motivation and mental strength helped him fight for his life and guided him through many challenges after losing his legs during a military mission in Afghanistan over a decade ago.

According to data from the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, out of the 19.1 million total veterans in the U.S., almost 10% or 1.4 million live in Florida, making it the third largest veteran population in the nation. It is because of this, that the special benefits offered by the Y to the military and their families living in South Florida are more important than ever. Through the YMCA’s military membership, families can spend quality time together, meet other military families and enjoy the Y’s membership offerings in a supportive environment. Military benefits include opportunities for paid employment and as volunteers, facility usage for training purposes, health and wellness seminars and cross promotions of shared resources.

This year’s Veterans Day Breakfast is sponsored by Milner; Spirit Airlines; Bonaventure Town Center Club; Bank of America; Downtown Photo Live; Memorial Healthcare System; TD Bank; America’s Office Source, Inc.; Broward Health; Brown & Brown Insurance; Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.; The Dylan Schopp Sunshine Foundation; Healthy Partners; and RumbergerKirk.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Aimee Fretwell at AFretwell@YMCASouthFlorida.org or 954-334-9622, ext. 1045.

American Heritage Schools to Host Fall Virtual and In-Person Open Houses for Broward and Palm Beach Campuses 10/18/22

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American Heritage Schools to Host Fall Virtual and In-Person Open Houses for Broward and Palm Beach Campuses
Tuesday, 10/18/2022-, 09:30 am-10:30 am
American Heritage Schools Palm Beach Campus
6200 Linton Blvd,
Delray Beach, Florida, 33484
Website
Cost: Free

The prestigious American Heritage Schools, voted one of the Best Private Schools in America by Niche, is hosting fall virtual open house events for its Broward campus and virtual and in-person open house events for its Palm Beach campus. Whether in person or virtual, each open house offers prospective families an opportunity to meet with American Heritage Schools’ team, including the admissions directors, teachers, program directors and principals. The Broward campus will host its virtual open houses on Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. and the Palm Beach campus will host its in-person open house on Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m. and its virtual open house on Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.

The fall open houses will start with a brief introduction from school administrators, then will break into smaller groups to tour the campus. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about American Heritage Schools’ extensive curriculum from the educators. The Schools’ goal is to introduce guests to the campus, the curriculum, philosophy and culture so they can learn what makes American Heritage Schools the Best College Preparatory School in Florida.

American Heritage School in Broward, Florida, is the No. 1 high school in Florida and No. 2 private school in the nation for the highest number of National Merit Scholars; the school’s Palm Beach campus is No. 2 school in Florida and the No. 5 private school in the nation for the highest number of National Merit Scholars. The combined students from both campuses comprise 10 percent of all National Merit Scholar Semifinalists throughout the 2,227 public and private schools in Florida. One of six students from American Heritage Schools in the Class of 2023 is a National Merit Scholar. This marks the 13th consecutive year that American Heritage Schools has had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida.

If families are unable to attend one of the Fall Open Houses and/or would prefer a one-on-one virtual tour, please call the Admissions Office directly.

Broward Campus
Saturday, Oct. 22; 12 p.m. for grades Pre K3–6 – Only virtual
Saturday, Oct. 22; 2 p.m. for grades for 7–12 – Only virtual

Palm Beach Campus
Tuesday, Oct. 18; 9:30 a.m. for grades Pre K3–5 – Only in-person
Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. for grades 6-12 – Only virtual

For more information and to reserve a spot, visit https://www.ahschool.com/open-house.
Spaces will be limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible.

Halloween Bash & Costume Contest at Negroni 10/29/22

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Halloween Bash & Costume Contest at Negroni
Saturday, 10/29/2022-, 08:00 pm-03:00 am
Negroni Midtown
3201 Buena Vista Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

You’re invited to a spooktacular night. In the heart of Midtown Miami, Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar is throwing an intimate Halloween bash in partnership with Alterego x Late Groove. The international fusion restaurant will be pumping beats all night long with four international DJs back to back. Drink specials from Fever Tree, JAJA Tequila and Tito’s Handmade Vodka will be flowing with a costume contest where the winner will take home a bottle of Claze Azul Tequila. General admission.

Free TPS Assistance 10/20/22

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Free TPS Assistance
Thursday, 10/20/2022-10/22/2022, 08:00 am-08:00 pm
The Office of New Americans
601 NW 1st Court #116,
Miami, Florida, 33136
Website
Cost: FREE

The Office of New Americans of Miami-Dade is hosting FREE monthly Virtual TPS Clinics for Venezuelan and Haitian community members. Get your questions answered and assistance with filing out your forms. Available in English, Spanish and Creole.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) gives permission to live and work in the US for immigrants from specific countries deemed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as unsafe for them to return to. Even if you have asylum status pending or have Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) work authorization, we encourage you to apply for TPS.

These TPS Clinics are made possible with the support and partnership of Catholic Legal Services, Americans for Immigrant Justice, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, HIAS, Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center, Florida Immigrant Coalition, ABA Commission on Immigration, Venezuelan American Alliance, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Family Action Network Movement (FAMN), the Venezuelan Embassy, Haitian Lawyers Association, Cameroon Advocacy Network, Haitian Bridge Alliance, Green Family Foundation, and Miami Worker Center.

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About Office of New Americans of Miami-Dade
The Office of New Americans is a countywide initiative to raise awareness about the importance of citizenship. Its mission is to empower immigrants eligible for naturalization to become more civically and economically engaged in our communities by facilitating access to the resources they need to attain citizenship and to prosper.

CityPlace Doral Announces First Ever “Dia de Los Muertos” Day of The Dead Celebration 11/5/22

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CityPlace Doral Announces First Ever “Dia de Los Muertos” Day of The Dead Celebration
Saturday, 11/05/2022-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
CityPlace Doral
8300 NW 36th St.,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: Free

Celebrate Spooky Season at CityPlace Doral! The community is invited to participate in CityPlace Doral’s first ever Day of The Dead – Dia de Los Muertos – celebration. The month-long activation will recognize this culturally rich Latin American tradition and bring the community together through a variety of activities and culminate with a community event.

Starting Friday, Oct. 7, CityPlace Doral will be vibrantly decorated with colorful Dia de Los Muertos themed decorations. At the main entrance, guests will be welcomed by a wooden calavera (sugar skull) and colorful papel picado (perforated paper.) The Fountain Plaza will be ornamented with an altar display of a trio catrines (male skeleton figures) with flowers, marigolds, papel picado and more. Sugar Skulls will be displayed at the center through the main event on Nov. 5. All items are hand-crafted by Artistic Elves.

The main Day of the Dead event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 5, 4- 7 p.m., where children and families can enjoy face painting, food sampling from local restaurants and a center-wide processional with performances by folkloric dancers, stilt walkers, mariachis and costumed characters. Guests are encouraged to dress in theme.

Throughout the month, visitors are encouraged to take festive photos or snap a selfie and tag @CityPlaceDoral for a chance to be featured on the center’s social media.

When:
Oct. 7 – Nov. 5, 2022
Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Main Day of the Dead Event: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, 4 – 7 p.m.

Where:
CityPlace Doral
8300 NW 36th St.
Doral, FL 33166

Cost:
The Day of the Dead Celebration is free and open to the community.
Parking at CityPlace Doral is available for an additional charge.

How:
For more information, visit https://cityplacedoral.com/events/cityplace-doral-day-of-the-dead-celebration.

About CityPlace Doral:
CityPlace Doral is an attractive leisure destination offering a collection of memorable dining, shopping, wellness and entertainment experiences. Featuring 250,000 square feet of retail space, CityPlace Doral is a master-planned, mixed-use development nestled in the dynamic employment center of Doral in the heart of Miami-Dade County. CityPlace Doral combines the vision of world-renowned architects, designers and artists creating the next crown jewel of prosperous dining, entertainment and upscale shopping in one of South Florida’s growing cities. CityPlace Doral includes more than 40 dining, shopping and entertainment destinations for all palettes and walks of life, and the property’s entertainment retail component is anchored by a roster of first-class tenants from all over the country. For more information, visit www.cityplacedoral.com or call 786.693.1849. Join the conversation and follow CityPlace Doral on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @CityPlaceDoral.

The LOOP to Host “Sunday by The Shore” to Benefit Those Impacted by Hurricane Ian 10/9/22

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The LOOP to Host “Sunday by The Shore” to Benefit Those Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Sunday, 10/09/2022-, 10:00 am-03:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) resumes its bi-monthly “Sunday by The Shore” experience with a special event to benefit those impacted by Hurricane Ian on Sunday, Oct. 9. The event will feature a day-long hurricane supply drive from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for families in Southwest Florida who were impacted by Hurricane Ian, and a free concert from Krush Party Band from 12 – 3 p.m.

Items accepted include the following:

• BABY & CHILDREN: Diapers, food, personal care and toys
• CLOTHING: New underwear and socks, gently used, clean T-shirts
• EMERGENCY SUPPLIES: Flashlights, batteries and fans
• PAPER PRODUCTS: Plates, towels, napkins and tissue
• PET SUPPLIES: Bag or can food, toys and care products
• HOMEGOODS: Towels, bedding, comforters, air mattress and tents
• SMALL HOUSEWARES: Plates, cutlery, glassware and can openers
• REPAIR ITEMS: Trash bags, work gloves, hand tools, plastic tubs and carts

Additionally, LOOP supporter OTC4Me.com will have personal hygiene and cleaning supply care packages for sale, along with postcards of hope which will be sent with each box.

Arrangements have been made to transport items to those hardest hit on the West Coast of Florida through a partnership with Fort Lauderdale Ice.

Created as a community gathering and building event, Sunday by the Shore encourages locals and visitors to spend the day at The LOOP to connect with their neighbors and make new friends. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic blanket and lawn chair or borrow one from The LOOP, to enjoy a rotation of Live Music, Lawn Games, and a Shop & Stroll Marketplace featuring an array of fresh, ready-to-eat food for a picnic in the park experience, plus handmade goods; home furnishings; apothecary items; clothing, accessories, and other locally made items.

For complete details, please visit https://theloopflb.com/events/sunday-by-the-shore/

For questions on how to donate, please email info@theloopflb.com.

Grill-Your-Own Wagyu Experience at Casa Sensei 10/7/22

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Grill-Your-Own Wagyu Experience at Casa Sensei
Friday, 10/07/2022-, 11:30 am-11:30 pm
Casa Sensei
1200 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost:

Weekend activities are about to get a lot better. Casa Sensei, the Pan-Asian and Latin eatery voted Best Asian Restaurant by Fort Lauderdale Magazine for the last three years, is launching a memorable wagyu experience held every Friday through Sunday for guests to indulge in one of the most exquisite meats in the world: premium A5 Japanese wagyu beef.

With two price options to choose from and the choice of adding a whiskey pairing, guests can grill the exclusive meat via a smokeless grill, paired with a certificate of authenticity to guarantee Casa Sensei as a trusted source of genuine A5-grade Japanese wagyu beef. The special wagyu menu is embossed with a copper-plated Casa Sensei logo for added pizzazz, showcasing the certificate, as well as a map of the different Japanese wagyu beef regions and instructions on how to properly cook the meat.

The experience includes:
Japanese A5 wagyu beef, BMS (Beef Marbling Scale) 8-12 (will vary depending on availability)
Japanese smokeless grill on table
Four different gourmet steak knives to choose from, presented when the experience is requested
Black forks exclusive to this experience and gold tongs to cook the meat
Three different salts: Himalayan pink sea salt, course Mediterranean sea salt and black Hawaiian sea salt
Served sides of sautéed baby bok choy and Casa fried rice

Interested? Visit Casa Sensei’s website or call for more information.

Meet Bryan Brooks at History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories” Launch 10/13/22

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Meet Bryan Brooks at History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories” Launch
Thursday, 10/13/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of stewardship of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a free meet the author monthly series beginning Thursday, October 13, at 6 p.m. Literary and history enthusiasts are invited to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed at the New River Inn Museum of History.

The first installment of “Florida Scribes & Stories” will feature Bryan Brooks, author of “PALMETTOS AND SALTWATER: A Love Song for a Place that No Longer Exists, Old Ft Lauderdale.” This fictional story takes place in Fort Lauderdale in the middle of World War II. A decorated Naval officer returns home, now supposedly a disgraced coward, to find his city awash with racial strife, German submarines offshore and the girl he loved questioning his real purpose for returning. Brook is also the author of “Sea Wyfe, Gray Wolf and the Buckskin Coat: A sweeping tale of love and mystery, affecting people from different times and cultures, bound by a gray wolf who travels through time.”

Brooks lives in North Florida and is descended from ancestors that sprang from deep southern roots. Though much of his writing was influenced by a 30-year career in the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, much more of it flows from spending over three thousand hours of his life underwater. Passion for ocean waves slamming onto sandy beaches combined with a lifelong interest in American History helped him insert fictional characters into actual historical events, all while staying faithful to the spirit of the times.

Upcoming authors in the “Florida Scribes & Stories” include Christiana Lilly on November 7, Fred Fejes on December 7 and Donn R. Colee, Jr. in January 2023. Additional novelists and dates will be announced.

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration and Food Drive to Benefit Branches Nonprofit 10/29/22, 10/30/22

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Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration and Food Drive to Benefit Branches Nonprofit
Saturday, 10/29/2022-10/30/2022, 11:00 am-05:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: Free

Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ premier destination for fine shopping and dining, invites families to enjoy seasonal fun festivities during its Fall Celebration and Food Drive on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The special event will benefit Branches, a nonprofit organization that provides life-changing opportunities to hardworking families and their children to help them break the cycle of generational poverty.

Guests of all ages will enjoy games on the green, live music, a special pumpkin patch photo opportunity and a Farmer’s Market (Sunday only). Shops at Merrick Park is encouraging attending families to bring a non-perishable Thanksgiving food item (instant mashed potatoes, boxed/bagged stuffing, canned cranberry sauce, canned green beans and sweet potatoes, canned/jarred gravy) for donation to Branches. The charity will also offer gift bags containing Thanksgiving meal “fixings” for a $10 donation.

After a fun-filled day of activities and shopping, families can unwind at a variety of restaurants at Shops at Merrick Park including Yard House, Sea Grill, C’est Bon, Villagio Restaurant, Sawa Restaurant & Lounge, Perry’s Steakhouse and Ecléctico Restaurant & Agave Bar.

Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration is sponsored by Belmont Village Senior Living.

For more information about Shops at Merrick Park, call (305) 529-1215, visit www.shopsatmerrickpark.com. Follow Shops at Merrick Park on Facebook at facebook.com/shopsatmerrickpark, on Instagram @shopsatmerrickpark and on twitter @ShopMerrickPark.

Liberty Square Construction Contracting Fair 10/6/22

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Liberty Square Construction Contracting Fair
Thursday, 10/06/2022-, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
Circle Of Brotherhood
5120 NW 24 Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33142
Website
Cost: Free

Small business opportunity fair for construction-related industries happening right in Liberty Square! You will learn all about contracting opportunities, subcontractor funding, requirements and training. We also encourage those who are interested in learning about the general industry and its involvement in Liberty Square.

Participants will also be involved in that step towards gaining employment at the event!

Oktoberfest Has Made It To Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill 10/7/22

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Oktoberfest Has Made It To Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill
Friday, 10/07/2022-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
Shuckers Waterfront Bar and Grill
1819 79th Street Causeway,
North Bay Village, Florida, 33141
Website
Cost:

Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill, Miami’s iconic waterfront grill, has partnered with Samuel Adams to celebrate Oktoberfest – every beer lover’s favorite annual festival, for another year. On October 7th, Shuckers kicks off Oktoberfest with its annual Stein Raising party. Join the party and toast to Samuel Adams’ seasonal beer with giveaways, and food specials, including Shuckers’ Chef specialty bratwurst! For $15, revelers will get a 1-liter stein with Samuel Adams’ OctoberFest seasonal beer, and they get to take the stein home.

The Salvation Army of Broward County Seasonal Bell Ringers Job Fair 10/11/22, 10/13/22, 10/27/22

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The Salvation Army of Broward County Seasonal Bell Ringers Job Fair
Tuesday, 10/11/2022-10/11/2022, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
The Salvation Army of Broward County Community Center
100 SW 9th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

“Love Beyond” this holiday season! The Salvation Army of Broward County is seeking South Florida residents with a positive outlook and an affinity for philanthropy and fun to apply for seasonal bell ringer positions during the nonprofit organization’s three job fairs on Tuesday, October 11, from 10 a.m. – noon, Thursday, October 13, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and Thursday, October 27, from 10 a.m. – noon. The job fairs will take place at The Salvation Army’s headquarters at 100 SW 9th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Approximately 125 paid positions throughout 50 locations will need to be filled.

Synonymous with the Christmas season, “ringing the bell” at a Salvation Army Red Kettle has been a tradition since 1895. It’s not just about ringing a bell, however. All proceeds from the Kettle stay in Broward County and support the Salvation Army’s feeding, shelter and social service programs. Each year, the nonprofit organization raises hundreds of thousands of dollars during this effort for the Greater Fort Lauderdale community.

Bell Ringers will be selected for employment for the holiday period of November 11 – December 24.

The Red Kettle Bell Ringers program is only part of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to help those less fortunate. Last year’s Angel Tree Program secured and distributed thousands of gifts to families with diminished resources. The Salvation Army is presently assisting Hurricane Ian neighbor efforts in Central Florida and is also actively assisting thousands of residents-in-need through its Food Pantry. Each Thursday, trusted Army experts provide non-perishable items and other pantry goods to more hundreds of underserved families. The organization also provides meals-to-go services for the homeless, its residents and other impoverished individuals.

For more information, contact Robert Beasley at Robert.Beasley@uss.salvationarmy.org or call (954) 712-2480.

Funding Arts Broward’s 20th Anniversary Celebration 10/18/22

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Funding Arts Broward’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, 10/18/2022-, 05:30 pm-08:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Buy Tickets
Cost: $120

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), a non-profit volunteer-based organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a reception honoring founding member and benefactor Francie Bishop Good and other founding members on Tuesday, October 18, at Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

The elegant evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception in the Peck Courtyard followed by the 6:30 p.m. celebration and program in the Mary Porter Ballroom. Special guest speakers will be Kelley Shanley, president and CEO of Broward Center for the Performing Arts and MC Darius Daughtry, founder of the Art Prevails Project. The Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre will give a special performance to commemorate the evening.

FAB is supported by membership whose dues go toward grants that preserve and cultivate the arts in Broward County. FAB is also supported by its corporate partners BBX Capital, New River Fine Arts, Northern Trust, PNC Bank, Weston Jewelers, Pallant Insurance Agency, Casa D’Angelo, Tim Singer Realty and Twig, Trade & Tribunal.

Tickets are $120 for both members and non-members and include complimentary parking. To RSVP (by October 15), please visit fundingartsbroward.org/buytickets. For additional information, please contact fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

To learn more about FAB including how to become a member or support the arts, visit www.fundingartsbroward.org or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

Moving Day Miami 10/29/22

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Moving Day Miami
Saturday, 10/29/2022-, 08:30 am-12:30 pm
Tamiami Park
11201 SW 24th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33165
Website
Cost: FREE

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that has united more than 150,000 participants around the country living with PD, their care partners, and loved ones to fight Parkinson’s. Moving Day is more than just a community event. It is a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Moving Day is among the largest Parkinson’s events in the country and provides excellent brand exposure to thousands of people in the Parkinson’s community.

Miami Marlins Triple Play 5K presented by UHealth 11/5/22

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Miami Marlins Triple Play 5K presented by UHealth
Saturday, 11/05/2022-, 08:00 am-03:00 pm
loanDepot park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida, 33125
Website
Cost: 50

It is time to lace them up and step up to the plate for a family-friendly event benefiting UHealth research for brain health and mental wellness. Experience a unique ballpark race as runners and walkers of all ages make their way through the ballpark for the Triple Play 5K, which features the finish line on the field of loanDepot park at home plate.

The Marlins Triple Play 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, November 5th at loanDepot park. Pre-race activities and race registration will begin at 7 a.m., with the race start time at 8:30 a.m. The festivities will continue following the race for all to enjoy.

Conversations at MOCA: Alison M. Gingeras and Chana Sheldon 10/1/22

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Conversations at MOCA: Alison M. Gingeras and Chana Sheldon
Saturday, 10/01/2022-, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)
770 NE 125th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Join MOCA for the conclusive public program for the critically acclaimed exhibition “My Name is Maryan,” focused on the work of iconoclastic Polish-born artist, Maryan. Gather insight into guest curator Alison M. Gingeras’ curatorial approach and the journey organizing this groundbreaking exhibition.

For more information, please visit:
https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/Conversations-at-MOCA-Alison-Gingeras-and-Chana-Sheldon

Chotto Matte hosts Brand New “Jungle Brunch” Starting This October 10/2/22

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Chotto Matte hosts Brand New “Jungle Brunch” Starting This October
Sunday, 10/02/2022-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
Chotto Matte
1666 Lenox Ave. #1664,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33149
Website
Cost:

Welcome to the Jungle! Ready to be transported from the shores of Miami Beach to the wondrous wild of Peru? Chotto Matte, the pioneering global Nikkei dining destination, is stirring the scene with the launch of their highly anticipated Jungle Brunch, a new immersive brunch available to guests every Sunday afternoon.

With a portion of sales going directly to the South Florida Wildlife Center, patrons can expect to enjoy live entertainment including a DJ and drummer while they dive into delicious sharing menus for both meat lovers and plant-based palettes, serving everything from Gambas a la Parrilla, Argentinian red shrimp flavored to perfection in a spicy coconut marinade, to King Oyster Mushroom Tostada, spiced with Peruvian aji panca chili.

Don’t forget to say, “Bottoms up!” Beyond free flowing champagne, there’s a Bottomless Drink Package with a creative selection of jungle-themed cocktails to keep the party going.

Island City Stage’s Behind the Red Curtain Public Forum: “Secrets of a Beauty Queen: No Tea, No Shade” 9/28/22

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Island City Stage’s Behind the Red Curtain Public Forum: “Secrets of a Beauty Queen: No Tea, No Shade”
Wednesday, 09/28/2022-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
RSVP / Register
Cost: $10

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Island City Stage, creating quality professional theatrical experiences focused on the LGBT+ community for a universal audience, has announced its 11th South Florida Season, and with it, the return of its popular Behind the Red Curtain community forum series. On September 28, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., the theater company, together with the Miss Florida F.I. (Florida Impersonator) Pageant, will present “Secrets of a Beauty Queen: No Tea, No Shade,” an entertaining, insightful and sometimes outrageous peek into the world of drag beauty pageants. This program will set the celebratory mood for Island City Stage’s October 20 opening of the glittering, grandiose and glorious comedy Pageant.

Moderated by Alyson Thomas, president and CEO of the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant and a seasoned professional in the art form of female impersonation, “Secrets of a Beauty Queen: No Tea, No Shade,” will feature stories from Velvet Lenore, Miss Florida F.I. at Large 2021-22 and Joanna James, Miss Florida F.I. Supreme 2021-22. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, The Miss Florida F. I. Pageant, recognized as one of the top five national pageants, will take place October 2 and 3 at The Venue/The Manor Fort Lauderdale. It attracts some of the top female impersonators, film, TV and fashion stars from across the nation and beyond. Drinks and light bites for Island City Stage’s community forum will be courtesy of Pub on the Drive.

Pageant is Miss America meets RuPaul’s Drag Race! This hilarious musical comedy sends up the once cherished traditions of beauty finalists in bathing suit and ball gown competitions, while contestants compete for the title of “Miss Glamouresse.” And who wins the crown? The audience decides! Judges selected from the audience at each performance pick the winner ensuring that no performance is the same – and the on-stage suspense is real! This opening production stars an ensemble cast including Conor Walton, Michael Scott Ross, Matthew Buffalo, Luckner Bruno, Marcus Davis, Kevin Veloz and Larry Buzzeo. It is directed by Carbonell Award-winning choreographer/director Ron Hutchins with musical direction from Michael Ursua.

Last year, in honor of its 10th anniversary season, Island City Stage created the Behind the Red Curtain public forum series to engage patrons in timely, relevant issues that are both addressed in its productions and affect the South Florida community.

In addition to Pageant, Island City Stage’s 11th anniversary season will feature Rotterdam by Jon Brittain from January 19 – February 19; I Wanna F@#king Tear You Apart by Morgan Gould from March 2 – April 2; Tracy Jones by Stephen Kaplan from May 18 – June 18 and Springfield Pride Commissioned by Island City Stage from August 3 – September 3.

Tickets for “Secrets of a Beauty Queen: No Tea, No Shade,” are $10 each and include one cocktail courtesy of Pub on the Drive. RSVP at islandcitystage.org.

For Island City Stage season and individual show tickets, please visit islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email md@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

“Eat Your Heart Out,” A Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County 10/13/22

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“Eat Your Heart Out,” A Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County
Thursday, 10/13/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person; includes complimentary valet parking

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Tickets are on sale, now, for “Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations and live entertainment on Thursday, October 13, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. This year’s highly anticipated event that benefits Heart Gallery of Broward County, a respected nonprofit organization committed to finding loving families for the hardest to place foster children, will honor City Furniture as its Child Advocate of the Year. Eric Yutzy, WPLG Local 10 morning news anchor, will host this year’s social occasion.

While the list of restaurants keeps growing, Heart Gallery of Broward is pleased to welcome Andy’s Live Fire Grill & Bar, Canyon, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Funky Buddha, Hellenic Republic, Lips, Press & Grind, S3, Season’s 52, Sicilian Oven, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, The Capital Grille, Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar and Wilton Creamery. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants will offer an exclusive wine bar while Harry Blu’s Gin and Stoli will craft cocktails as part of the open bar atmosphere. Live entertainment will be provided by songstress Laura Vivas, a former contestant NBC’s The Voice.

City Furniture, this year’s “Eat Your Heart Out” honoree, is a leading furniture and home accents retailer with 20 statewide showrooms and an online presence dedicated to style and value. Through its #CITYCARES program, the company gives 5% of its profits, annually, back to nonprofit organizations that foster a sense of home, service, education, health and diversity.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a variety of raffle prizes including a three-night Lago Mar suite stay including breakfast for two each morning and dinner plus additional gifts, two annual Water Taxi passes and three roundtrip airfares for two to anywhere Spirit Airlines flies.

Heart Gallery of Broward County launched in 2007 as a traveling photography exhibit of foster children who were waiting to be permanently adopted and has evolved to work closely with ChildNet and local foster care providers to seek adoptive families and other connections for these children. Now in its 9th year, this event, the largest and most successful fundraiser that the organization hosts, benefits not only the children, family and partner organizations it serves, but the whole community.

Event sponsors and contributors include City & Shore magazine, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club, OutClique magazine, WPLG Local 10, Advanced Roofing, BBI – Burdette Beckmann Inc., Hudson Family Foundation, Las Olas Capital Advisors, Modular Office Environments, The Related Group, Blue Truck Productions, Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Harry Blu’s Gin, Stoli, Team Enterprises, KO Lawyers, The Moss Foundation, Spirit Airlines, Toothaker.org, Walter Duke & Partners, RE Analyst and Water Taxi.

Tickets are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking. Raffle tickets are $50 each. To purchase tickets, visit www.heartgalleryofbroward.org/get-involved/eat-your-heart-out. For sponsor opportunities or more details, call (954) 918-3008.

Coming Together for Change A Call to Action- 9/30/22

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Coming Together for Change A Call to Action-
Friday, 09/30/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

In August of 2022 Officer Cesar Echaverry was shot and killed just steps from the Sandrell Rivers Theater. In the one month sense that tragic death, we’ve seen more shootings and deaths in our community, including 85-year old Elizabeth Level, known in the community as Ms. Liz.

In Coming Together for Change, Sandrell Rivers Theater seeks to bring together the leaders of Not-for-Profits, the Police, Business Leaders, and others to create a system of change in our community—The violence must stop. We must be the change we seek to see.

We will be offering a space for leaders to share their solutions, and to network and work with other leaders as we all seek to effect change for good in our community.

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Join us, and be a part of the solution as we seek to create large-scale system change in our community.

History On Wheels 9/30/22

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History On Wheels
Friday, 09/30/2022-, 05:00 pm-
Downtown Miami
456 E Flagler St,
Miami, Florida, 33131
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

We’re back! History On Wheels, Miami’s only theatrical bicycle tour, will return for its third edition this fall. Guests will ride around Downtown Miami and learn about the past, present and future of the Magic City from a cast of historical characters. Presented by Olympia Arts MIAMI and written and created by the Front Yard Theatre Collective, the latest tour is set to launch Friday, September 30th at 5pm through October 2nd.

Admission is free with RSVP. Each guest should bring a bicycle, roller blades, skateboard or other means of manual transportation. Electric vehicles such as scooters are unfortunately prohibited at certain tour sites. This is an all-ages event – bring the whole family!

History On Wheels 10/1/22

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History On Wheels
Saturday, 10/01/2022-, 05:00 pm-
Downtown Miami
156 E Flagler St,
Miami, Florida, 33131
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

We’re back! History On Wheels, Miami’s only theatrical bicycle tour, will return for its third edition this fall. Guests will ride around Downtown Miami and learn about the past, present and future of the Magic City from a cast of historical characters. Presented by Olympia Arts MIAMI and written and created by the Front Yard Theatre Collective, the latest tour is set to launch Friday, September 30th at 5pm through October 2nd.

Admission is free with RSVP. Each guest should bring a bicycle, roller blades, skateboard or other means of manual transportation. Electric vehicles such as scooters are unfortunately prohibited at certain tour sites. This is an all-ages event – bring the whole family!

History On Wheels 10/2/22

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History On Wheels
Sunday, 10/02/2022-, 02:00 pm-
Downtown Miami
156 E Flagler St,
Miami, Florida, 33131
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

We’re back! History On Wheels, Miami’s only theatrical bicycle tour, will return for its third edition this fall. Guests will ride around Downtown Miami and learn about the past, present and future of the Magic City from a cast of historical characters. Presented by Olympia Arts MIAMI and written and created by the Front Yard Theatre Collective, the latest tour is set to launch Friday, September 30th at 5pm through October 2nd.

Admission is free with RSVP. Each guest should bring a bicycle, roller blades, skateboard or other means of manual transportation. Electric vehicles such as scooters are unfortunately prohibited at certain tour sites. This is an all-ages event – bring the whole family!

Timbalive FREE at Artscape on Liberty Plaza 9/25/22

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Timbalive FREE at Artscape on Liberty Plaza
Sunday, 09/25/2022-, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
Liberty Plaza
2200 Liberty Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

The Global Arts Project and the Collins Park Neighborhood Association present the ARTSCAPE CONCERT SERIES Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring TIMBALIVE! Also showcasing Salsa Dancers courtesy of Magic Room Productions and our food vendor is Tasty Bites from Plancha Miami. The FREE show will take place in Miami Beach on Sunday, September 25, from 5 to 7 PM in Liberty Plaza, adjacent to Collins Park at 22nd Street and Liberty Avenue, let’s not forget the Bass Museum’s Family Day also FREE 2-4pm!

Timbalive was created in Miami in August 2008 by Leo Garcia (Director, Timbales), offering the best of Cuban Music with a mix of different rhythms from around the world. Based in Miami and performed by highly trained musicians from Cuba, Timbalive is one of the largest and most successful groups of Timba in United States and the world.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T3RDDFfA6I

MOCA Makers: Printmaking 9/8/22

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MOCA Makers: Printmaking
Saturday, 09/10/2022-, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

MOCA Makers is a series of adult art workshops which bring forward an artistically interested public to work with and learn from local artists in South Florida. Topics such as figure drawing, printmaking and portrait painting are hosted for all levels of participants. Art Packs are available for purchase from the MOCA Shop. This September, participants will be studing Printmaking with artist and educator, Vinicius De Oliveira. MOCA Makers courses are made possible with support from the North Miami CRA.

For more information, please visit:
https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/MOCA-Makers–Printmaking-10Sep2022

House of Horror Haunted Carnival 9/29/22

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House of Horror Haunted Carnival
Thursday, 09/29/2022-10/31/2022, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
Miami International Mall
1625 NW 107 Avenue,
Doral, Florida, 33172
Website
Cost: $20 – $45

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

House of Horror Haunted Carnival (HOH) has been scaring the living daylights out of the so-called unafraid. With four new haunted house experiences, a midway filled with unlimited carnival rides, food, and games, caretakers also vow to spook unsuspecting victims with every turn on their new Fireball Rollercoaster.

Beginning September 29 at 6PM, people can take their chances working their way through four terrifyingly, haunted experiences inside an abandoned department store at Miami International Mall. The following haunted experiences have been completely re-done to maximize their scare factor:

• The Silent Mall – Shhh….This is where Misshhhell will unleash her own level of “hell”. Try and stay quiet, if you dare.
• DrownTown – The undead are overflowing at this abandoned town seeking their revenge. Be quick about it, or risk becoming a permanent resident.
• Insanitorium – If by now your nerves are shot, don’t worry. Former patients have taken over the treatment of nervous breakdowns. Do check in. No health insurance required.
• Scare X Studios – Cleared of “almost” all paranormal activity, this immersive experience is where gaming and imagination takes center stage.

For 20 years, Miami International Mall has served as the ideal spot for this spooky, month-long adventure. Those fun-filled nights only get better on the HOH midway where a ticket to the haunted experiences also gives family and friends access to unlimited carnival rides and games. It’s also where overindulgence is highly encouraged given the large assortment of treats and carnival foods. Just be sure to rally enough courage to ride The Fireball Rollercoaster, which is a first this year.

Tickets are currently on sale for House of Horror Haunted Carnival at Miami International Mall. Doors open on September 29 and remain open every Tuesday through Sunday, all the way to Monday, October 31. HOH plans to incorporate special themed nights, including an adult Costume Contest on Halloween night, so be sure to follow them on social media for those drop dates!

WHERE:
Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107 Avenue, Doral, FL 33172

WHEN:
September 29 – October 31
Monday: Closed Mondays EXCEPT October 31 (Halloween)
Tuesday: 6PM – 11PM
Wednesday: 6PM – 11PM
Thursday: 6PM – 11PM
Friday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Carnival rides close promptly at event’s closing
*Haunted House Hours of Operation – Open Daily: 7PM – 15 min. Before Carnival Closing

TICKETS:

ONLINE PRICES
Weekday – $30
Weekend – $40
Six & Under – $20
Freaky Fright Night (Halloween Ticket) – $35
*Kids two and under enter for free

DOOR PRICES
Weekday – $35
Weekend – $45
Six & under – $20
Freaky Fright Night (Halloween Ticket) – $45
*Kids two and under enter for free

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Website: https://houseofhorrorcarnival.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Houseofhorrormiami
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofhorrormiami/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofhorrormiami

ABOUT ENGAGELIVE:
Operating since 2017, EngageLive! and Loud And Live are leaders in creating local and national live event experiences around music, arts, sports, and lifestyle. As a local events division, EngageLive! connects people to live events at a fundamental level, creating truly engaging experiences. For more information, visit https://engagelivellc.com/ and follow them on social media. FB: @EngageLiveLLC, IG: @engagelivellc or call (305) 459-9988.

CityPlace Doral Announces Partnership with Univision and UnidosUS to Host Voter Registration Drives 9/3/22

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CityPlace Doral Announces Partnership with Univision and UnidosUS to Host Voter Registration Drives
Saturday, 09/03/2022-09/03/2022, 03:00 pm-08:00 pm
CityPlace Doral
8300 NW 36th St.,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

What/Who:
In an effort to educate voters and encourage them to register to vote, CityPlace Doral has partnered with Univision and UnidosUS to host voter registration drives. The non-partisan voter registration drives will take place at CityPlace Doral’s fountain plaza on select Saturdays and Sundays in Aug., Sept. and Oct. ahead of the Nov. 8 election. The deadline to register to vote in the General Election is Oct. 11.

UnidosUS is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization and has built a stronger country by creating opportunities for Latinos for more than 50 years in Florida all designed to increase Hispanic participation in elections and advocating’ programs in Florida. Univision is the leading Spanish-language media and content company in South Florida.

When:
Sept. 3, 4, 17 and 18

Saturdays: 3-8 p.m.
Sundays: 2-6 p.m.

Where:
CityPlace Doral
Fountain Plaza
8300 NW 36th St.
Doral, FL 33166

Cost:
Free and open to the public.

How:
For more information, visit https://www.unidosus.org/

About CityPlace Doral:
CityPlace Doral is an attractive leisure destination offering a collection of memorable dining, shopping, wellness and entertainment experiences. Featuring 250,000 square feet of retail space, CityPlace Doral is a master-planned, mixed-use development nestled in the dynamic employment center of Doral in the heart of Miami-Dade County. CityPlace Doral combines the vision of world-renowned architects, designers and artists creating the next crown jewel of prosperous dining, entertainment and upscale shopping in one of South Florida’s growing cities. CityPlace Doral includes more than 40 dining, shopping and entertainment destinations for all palettes and walks of life, and the property’s entertainment retail component is anchored by a roster of first-class tenants from all over the country.

About UnidosUS:
UnidosUS is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization and has built a stronger country by creating opportunities for Latinos for more than 50 years. The UnidosUS Florida-based Affiliates include 17 community-based organizations that invest more than $113 million and employ more than 3,200 staff to provide direct services to approximately 130,000 Floridians annually. UnidosUS is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has an office in Miami and staff in Orlando. Through partnerships, community investments, and state research and advocacy on housing, health, and education, UnidosUS advances opportunities for the more than six million Latinos who call Florida home and are present in 27 Florida counties.

About TelevisaUnivision:
As the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Company’s media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to the global streaming services ViX and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit televisaunivision.com.

Lips Fort Lauderdale’s “Victor Victoria” benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors 10/6/22

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Lips Fort Lauderdale’s “Victor Victoria” benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors
Thursday, 10/06/2022-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $100

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will celebrate the return of its annual “Victor Victoria” event benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors. This cherished event will feature the role reversal and stage debut of Ashley O., Erick Eldridge, Jackie Nepola and Justin Nepola, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 6.

Ashley O., Erick Eldridge, Jackie Nepola and Justin Nepola will take on new personas as the ladies of Lips recreate them into pop stars for this one-of-a-kind charitable event. The Lips show-stopping night of entertainment will include a special performance by each of the business and community leaders.

Guests will enjoy a night of fun with a delectable three-course dinner, one cocktail and a special show that is sure to get everyone out of their seats. The $100 donation per person includes tax and gratuity.

Friends, family and supporters can purchase seats and cast a vote for their favorite guest performers at https://bit.ly/N4NVictorVictoria2022. These donations and ticket sales directly benefit Neighbors 4 Neighbors, which was created in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew by WFOR Television (then WCIX). Using a combination of resource development, collaboration with service providers and the power of media, they empower our neighbors to use the talents, time and money they have to help others. In the process, they find, as do others, that “Helping Feels Good.”

To purchase tickets or cast a vote for your favorite diva as a donation for Neighbors 4 Neighbors, please visit https://bit.ly/N4NVictorVictoria2022. For more information, please call Neighbors 4 Neighbors at (305) 597-4404.

St. Jude Mini Walk 9/1/22

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St. Jude Mini Walk
Thursday, 09/01/2022-, 09:00 am-10:00 am
Dadeland Mall
7535 North Kendall Drive,
Miami, Florida, 33156
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Thursday, September 1
9AM-10AM

Join us to support St. Jude and National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a mini-walk around the mall.

Attendees will receive a free gift.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 9/18/22 – 10/2/22

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“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 09/18/2022-10/02/2022, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students; free for members, military and children ages 6 and under

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” from Sunday, September 18 through Sunday, October 2. This first-ever fine art exhibit solely celebrating the contributions of our multicultural Latin community will feature work from local artists including Leonardo Montoya (Colombia), Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela), Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), Hernan Rodriguez (Cuba) and others. The exhibit will open with an artist group meet and greet reception at noon on September 18 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

All of the works will be exhibited in a newly renovated art space on the first level of the New River Inn.

Entry to the exhibit is free with general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

In addition to “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Road to Redemption Whiskey Tasting and Custom Bottle Engraving 8/24/22

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Road to Redemption Whiskey Tasting and Custom Bottle Engraving
Wednesday, 08/24/2022-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Whiskey Neak
1035 Southeast 17th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
RSVP / Register
Cost: 75

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Join us for Redemption Whiskey custom bottle engraving and tasting of Redemption Whiskeys Classic and Signature Collections.
Redemption Whiskey crafted by master blender Dave Carpenter is inspired by pre-Prohibition recipes that bring forth truly distinctive “rye-forward” notes.

Your purchase of a $75 ticket will give you access to a free tasting of Redemptions’ Classic and Specialty Whiskey Collections, a complimentary bottle of either Redemption High Rye or Redemption Bourbon which will be custom engraved in house while you taste good whiskey and enjoy live music in the courtyard.

How your ticket works….
– ARRIVE EARLY if possible — We will be open to the public, so all seating is first come, first serve!
– Present a copy of your receipt or show proof of purchase to a bartender or manager to receive a Whiskey Neat wristband, which will get you your complimentary bottle and access to the Redemption tasting table!
– Upon receiving your bottle, you will get a tag to write down what you wish to engrave on your bottle, tie it to your bottle and pass it off to our Master Engraver Carla! The actual engraving will only take a few minutes, but it will be first come, first serve.
– Enjoy live music in the courtyard and taste with the Redemption Whiskey Brand Ambassadors or enjoy a Redemption High Rye Smoked Old Fashioned HALF OFF!

Please note that the bar will be open to the public

Summer Beach Clean-Up: Surfcomber Hotel has partnered up with International SeaKeepers Society for a great cause 8/24/22

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Summer Beach Clean-Up: Surfcomber Hotel has partnered up with International SeaKeepers Society for a great cause
Wednesday, 08/24/2022-, 03:00 pm-05:00 pm
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Summer Beach Clean-Up: Surfcomber Hotel has partnered up with the International SeaKeepers Society for a great cause, a beach clean-up on 17th and Ocean. You are welcome to join us at the after-party at High Tide Beach Bar & Grill.

Pet Adoption with MiamiCentral and Miami-Dade Animal Services 8/21/22

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Pet Adoption with MiamiCentral and Miami-Dade Animal Services
Sunday, 08/21/2022-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Brightline’s MiamiCentral
600 NW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33136
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

MiamiCentral is celebrating National Dog Day with a week of festivities for pups and their owners. This Sunday, August 21, the celebration kicks off during MiamiCentral’s Artisan Market with a mobile pet adoption in partnership with Miami-Dade County Animal Services. The pet adoption will be located inside the MiamiCentral station from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All adoptions include the first set of age-appropriate vaccines, microchip, deworming, and spay/neuter surgery. As a thank you for adopting, Brightline will give two SMART train tickets to anyone who adopts a new furry family member at the event.

History Fort Lauderdale Takes Part in Smithsonian Museum Day 9/17/22

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History Fort Lauderdale Takes Part in Smithsonian Museum Day
Saturday, 09/17/2022-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Experience the stories, art and industry that built Fort Lauderdale with FREE tickets to History Fort Lauderdale, now celebrating its 60th anniversary of bringing the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. History Fort Lauderdale will, once again, take part in Smithsonian magazine’s national Museum Day, an annual celebration of boundless curiosity, on Saturday, September 17. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.

Museum Day participants can explore South Florida history from prehistoric to the present. Permanent exhibits in the New River Inn History Museum include “Dugouts to Dream Yachts – the story of boat building on the New River,” “Seminole Arts & Culture,” “Archaeology of the New River,” “Henry Flagler & FEC Railroad,” “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale,” “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano” and more. Also on display will be “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” featuring works by Leonardo Montoya, Lifrancis Rojas, Isabel Perez, Florencia Clement de Grandprey, Hernan Rodriquez and others talented artists.

Additionally, visitors may explore the 1907 Pioneer House Museum and the 1899 Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse.

Tickets are available for free by visiting https://bit.ly/HFLSmithsonianMuseumDay2022 (2 per request). Quantities may be limited.

For more information, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory, on Twitter @FTLHistory and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Key West Brewfest Labor Day Weekend at The Marker 9/1/22

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Key West Brewfest Labor Day Weekend at The Marker
Thursday, 09/01/2022-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Marker Harbor Resort
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Slide on the swim trunks for the Key West Brewfest kickoff at The Marker Harbor Resort pool deck this Labor Day weekend! Key West Brewfest is the largest event hosted by Key West Sunrise Rotary, a non-profit organization devoted to serving the Key West community by raising funds from fun, local events such as Brewfest.

Sponsored by South Beach Brewing, the weekend activities launch with Pool Party presented by The Marker on Thursday, September 1 from 1-4 p.m. The free event is sure to amp up the anticipation for some ales. As the first event of the exciting weekend, Brewfest attendees are given a taste of what’s to come amongst The Marker’s luxurious hideaway poolside, complete with three swimming pools, exclusive brew specials and live music. Those interested can come on down to The Marker in their best bathing suit for some beer and cheer.

Free Official Fantasy Fest The Red Elvises Concert & Pool Party 10/28/22

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Free Official Fantasy Fest The Red Elvises Concert & Pool Party
Friday, 10/28/2022-, 04:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Marker Harbor Resort
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

As part of Fantasy Fest — Key West’s biggest 10-day party in paradise for grown-ups — independent “Siberian surf rock” band The Red Elvises is making a splash at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort on Friday, October 28. Starting at 4 p.m., the eclectic music group will rock out The Marker’s poolside for free, bringing a touch of European rock n’ roll to the tropical Key West getaway. Join the fun for an afternoon of lush island glamor and groovy tunes amongst The Marker’s three stunning pools and onsite restaurant and bar.

Official Fantasy Fest Reggae Rehab Pool Party w/ Reggae Lou & The Kind Budz 10/30/22

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Official Fantasy Fest Reggae Rehab Pool Party w/ Reggae Lou & The Kind Budz
Sunday, 10/30/2022-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Market Harbor Resort
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

As part of Fantasy Fest — Key West’s biggest 10-day party in paradise for grown-ups — join Reggae Rehab Sundays at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort from 1-4 p.m. on October 30 for an exciting pool party of tropical music and refreshing booze. Flush among The Marker’s three swimming pool decks, the free event presents Ketel One Botanical Bucket specials and reggae beats from Reggae Lou & The Kind Budz. Sponsored by Captain Morgan, the first 50 people will receive a complimentary Get a free Booze Bandage with a Ketel One Botanical Bucket purchase. Those interested can register for the free event on event brite.

Join us for Yoga Class benefitting Alfalit International 8/20/22

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Join us for Yoga Class benefitting Alfalit International
Saturday, 08/20/2022-, 10:30 am-11:30 am
THesis Hotel
1350 S Dixie Hwy,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Buy Tickets
Cost: 25

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

THesis Hotel in Coral Gables is teaming up with Alfalit International to host a refreshing yoga class on Saturday, August 20. Among the chic architecture of the Paseo, a communal gathering place in the heart of THesis Hotel, the hour-long class is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at $25 per person. All proceeds benefit Alfalit International’s mission to eradicate the suffering of illiteracy around the world. Like-minded individuals will partake in soothing instruction while supporting the Young Professionals of Alfalit (YPA) to make a difference in the Miami community.

Tickets can be purchased to reserve a spot. Please bring your own mat.

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Presents “Life is a Cabaret” Concert 9/10/22

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Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Presents “Life is a Cabaret” Concert
Saturday, 09/10/2022, 08:00 pm – 10:30 pm
United Church of Christ
2501 NE 30th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
Website
Entry Fee: General admission tickets are $30, $40 for the first 5 rows and $50 for priority seating at cocktail round tables closest to the stage, plus a small service fee.

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FTLGMC) will present “Life is a Cabaret” on Saturday, September 10, at 8 p.m. at United Church of Christ (2501 NE 30th Street in Fort Lauderdale). The special concert will include a sentimental selection of favorite Broadway tunes and popular standards with live musical instrumentation.

“Life is a Cabaret” concert selections will include music from beloved Broadway shows such as Oliver, Pippin and Ragtime. Other music will be from all-time favorites made popular by Bette Milder, Martin Mull and Ethel Merman. Some special solos, duets and trios are being planned to create a memorable show.

General admission tickets for Life is a Cabaret are $30, $40 for the first 5 rows and $50 for priority seating at cocktail round tables closest to the stage, plus a small service fee. Tickets are available online at FTLGMC.org by calling (954) 832-0060.

Funding for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Sponsors include OutClique, Community Foundation of Broward, HotSpots!, Truist, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Google Ad Grants, ArtsProud ReSTART and ToggleDigitalMarketing.com.

MOCA Makers: Portrait Painting 8/13/22

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MOCA Makers: Portrait Painting
Saturday, 08/13/2022-, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

MOCA Makers is a series of adult art workshops, which bring forward an artistically interested public to work with and learn from local artists in South Florida. Topics such as figure drawing, print making, and portrait painting are hosted for all level of participants. Art Packs are available for purchase from the MOCA Shop. This August, participants will be studying portrait painting with artist Lucia Morales. MOCA Makers courses are made possible with the support from the North Miami CRA.

Dirty Dancing 35th Anniversary Screening at Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach 8/18/22

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Dirty Dancing 35th Anniversary Screening at Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach
Thursday, 08/18/2022-, 07:15 pm-
Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach
1212 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Nobody puts baby in a corner!” Have the time of your life at this special 35th anniversary screening of the summer romance classic at Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach.

ABOUT ROOFTOP CINEMA CLUB
The ultimate open-air cinema experience, Rooftop Cinema Club, started as a single rooftop in London’s Shoreditch in 2011 and has expanded globally with two rooftop venues in the UK and eight across the U.S. in Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Houston, Chicago, and Miami. The theater is known for bringing a social experience to movie showings of famed classics and newer releases accompanied by theater snacks, a full food menu, and specialty cocktails. Named “the masters of al fresco rooftop movie viewing” by Time Out, Rooftop Cinema Club’s locations immerse you in the heart of their respective city for unmatched views of the skyline during afternoon, sunset, and nighttime showings. Rooftop Cinema Club was founded by Gerry Cottle, son of the famous Circus owner of the same name, who took his experience in entertainment with Cirque Du Soleil, Amnesty International, Disney, and Girls Aloud and paired it with his passion for film to create the Rooftop brand.

Yappy Hour for Dogs and Hoomans at W Fort Lauderdale 8/5/22, 9/2/22, 10/7/22, 11/4/22, 12/2/22

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Yappy Hour for Dogs and Hoomans at W Fort Lauderdale
Friday, 08/05/2022-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
W Fort Lauderdale
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Get ready for W Fort Lauderdale’s first ever “Yappy Hour” for four-legged friends and their hoomans, this Friday, August 4th from 5-8 PM. Here, dogs will get the royal treatment with Dog Champagne, Pawdicures and a Pup-Up Boutique. Hooman guests can look forward to mixology-driven craft cocktails and stunning 180 degree views of Fort Lauderdale Beach from the hotel’s Living Room Terrace.

Volunteer Opportunity l 12th Annual Style Saves Annual Back-To-School Event 8/11/22 – 8/14/22

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Volunteer Opportunity l 12th Annual Style Saves Annual Back-To-School Event  
Thursday, 08/11/2022-08/14/2022, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
MANA Wynwood Convention Center
318 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida, 33127
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Join Style Saves, a Miami-based non-profit led by Rachael Russell Saiger and Isabela Rangel Grutman for their 12th Annual Back-To-School event at MANA Wynwood Convention Center benefiting underprivileged students and their families in our community. Style Saves is sourcing donations and volunteers in order to hit its goal of sending 15,000 students throughout South Florida back to school with necessities for the upcoming school year.

Volunteers are needed for setup days on Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12 from 10 am-5 pm in addition to the event days on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 from 9 am – 5 pm.

Students from over 1,000 schools and organizations will benefit from the annual event including Miami-Dade Public Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Voices For Children, His House, Communities In Schools, Irie Foundation, Mentor Network, Lotus House, The Guatemala-Mayan Center, and many more.

Location: MANA Wynwood Convention Center – 318 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127.
Volunteer sign up: https://stylesaves.typeform.com/to/uqoXZa?typeform-source=stylesaves.org

Parking for families and volunteers is available at MANA Wynwood Convention Center. To make a monetary donation or to get more info, please visit stylesaves.org or email info@stylesaves.org.

Miami Jeep Pull Up 7/23/22

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Miami Jeep Pull Up
Saturday, 07/23/2022-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive,
Miami, Florida, 33149
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Pull up and kick it with #Miamijeeppullup 7/23 @virginiakeybeachpark Check out the local show Jeeps and network with vendors and enthusiasts. Be a part of the movement as we take over the streets! Bring your friends and family and let’s ride! SATURDAY 7/23 1-4p / PULL UP / ⭕️lllllll⭕️

DJ- @djflip

Drinks & Vibes on-site

•Food trucks

•Music

•Giveaways

Pop-Vendors

@topseatscovers

@lovedubaudio

Vehicle entry fee: $8

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WBHI Pink Walk – 5K Run and Walk 9/25/22

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WBHI Pink Walk – 5K Run and Walk
Sunday, 09/25/2022-, 06:00 am-10:00 am
Miami Dade College – North Campus
11380 NW 27th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33167
Buy Tickets
Cost: $30.00

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join WBHI Pink Walk 2022— 5K Run and Walk to Raise Funds and Help Beat the Odds of Breast Cancer

The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative (WBHI) 6th Annual Pink Walk returns this year with its 5K Run and Walk hosted by Miami Dade College at the North Campus. Leading into Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this college-wide partnership for Pink Walk 2022 invites the community and their families to raise funds for breast cancer disease prevention and early detection.

Runners, walkers, and joggers can help transform and save lives, one step at a time, while supporting at risk women, college students and low-income populations with the resources necessary to help beat the odds of breast cancer.

Supporters of the WBHI 6th Annual Pink Walk can also participate virtually in the 5K Run and Walk around their neighborhood, or at the park, beach, or other convenient outdoor location.

All participants are also empowered to play an active role in helping to transform and save lives by setting up a personal fundraising page. Special swag will be awarded when participants raise $50, $100, and more, helping WBHI get to its $100,000 goal.

A leader in fostering healthy communities, WBHI was recently designated the first official Florida license plate designed to support Disease Prevention & Early Detection. Pre-sale vouchers are available at flbreasthealth.com/licenseplate to provide increased education and awareness relating to early detection, prevention, and screening of breast and heart issues.

All proceeds will benefit The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative for its grassroots community services including early detection, health education, care coordination and patient navigation.

Sunday Stories: “Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You” by Sonia Sotomayor 8/7/22

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Sunday Stories: “Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You” by Sonia Sotomayor
Sunday, 08/07/2022-, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join MOCA on the first Sunday of every month for MOCA Sunday Stories’ story time, followed by a DIY early childhood art project. MOCA is reading “Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You” by Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor. In this book, feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make the world more vibrant and wonderful. After the reading, participants may create their own variety of different paper flowers to take home. Sponsored by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, this early childhood art series engages toddlers and fosters reading, motor skill development and socialization. MOCA Sunday Stories is a great way for children to bond with their parents or guardians as they create together.

Miramar Comic Expo 7/30/22

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Miramar Comic Expo
Saturday, 07/30/2022-, 11:00 am-05:00 pm
Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Place,
Miramar, Florida, 33025
Website
Cost: 15

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Experience Your favorite Marvel, DC and Disney characters all in one place at MCC’s Comic Expo! Come out for a day of Comics, Cosplay, a screening of Encanto, a gaming center and festival fun. Fun for kids of all ages and kids at heart! Family Fun Festival including: Comic books, Star Wars, A Warrior’s Path Universe, Gaming, Cosplay, Art classes, Music, Comic Panels, Vendors, Guest Speakers, Face Painting, Art and, oh yeah Encanto on the big screen. Come in your best Comic Cosplay both days! The best dressed will win a prize!

Island City Stage Presents “One in Two” by Donja R. Love 8/4/22 – 9/4/22

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Island City Stage Presents “One in Two” by Donja R. Love
Thursday, 08/04/2022-09/04/2022, 08:00 pm-10:00 am
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $35 per ticket

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Three actors sit in an ethereal waiting room. Each performance, the audience chooses which actor must portray the lead character of a Black man diagnosed with HIV in Island City Stage’s newest production of “One in Two,” by Donja R. Love. This compelling story, an unflinching portrait of being Black and gay in America today, will run from August 4 – September 4, 2022. “One in Two” is the last production of the award-winning theater company’s 10th Anniversary 2021-22 South Florida Season.

Directed by San Diego’s Moxie Theatre co-founder and NAACP theatre award-winner Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, “One in Two” refers to the current HIV projection rate that 1 in 2 black men who have sex with men (MSM) and 1 in 4 Latino MSM in the United States will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime, according to a 2016 analysis by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unlike other plays, in this production, the audience chooses nightly which actor must portray the fated lead character.

“One in Two” stars Kevane Coleman, Randall Swinton and Nathaniel J. Ryan.

Kevane La’Marr Coleman was last seen in San Diego’s Diversionary Theatre’s production of “One in Two” in 2021. Other credits include “As Much As You Can,” “The Facts of Life-The Lost Episode,” “Our Gay Apparel,” “Stage Directions” (Diversionary Theatre); “Shockheaded Peter” (Cygnet Theatre); “The Secret Garden,” “1940s Radio Hour,” “Return to the Forbidden Planet” (New Village Arts); “9 Hours” (Old Globe Theatre); “South Pacific,” “Miss Saigon” (Moonlight Amphitheatre); “Grey Gardens,” “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Perestroika”; “Red Planet Respite” (ion Theatre), “Naughty or Nice, De-construction of a Drag Queen” (Circle Dot Dot); The Car Plays (La Jolla Playhouse); “Ragtime” (Starlight Musical Theatre) and many more. Kevane is a proud graduate of Boston College.

Randall Swinton is a local South Florida talent who does double duty onstage as an actor and as technical crew behind the scenes and backstage. Swinton has appeared as Joey Biltmore in “Guys and Dolls” (MNM Theatre), Cliff in “Luna Gale” (Boca Stage), Sticks Pig in “Shrek the Musical” (Slow Burn Theatre), Arvin in “Zanna, Don’t!” (Island City Stage) and as Harold Smith in the interactive crime mystery show “The Art Heist Experience” (Right Angle Entertainment). He is excited to be working with Island City Stage, once more.

Nathaniel J. Ryan has appeared on both stage and screen. His most recent stage credits include ”Topdog/Underdog” and “Fences” among many others. His film and television credits include “The Blacklist,” “Blue Bloods,” “Random Acts of Flyness” and the independent feature film “Luv Don’t Live Here.”

“One in Two” is sponsored by Sue Wilder with additional support from Community Foundation of Broward, the Broward County Cultural Council and Florida Department of State Division of Arts & Culture.

Island City Stage’s 10th anniversary 2021-22 season kicked off with “The Twentieth Century Way” by Tom Jacobson in October, followed by “Armature” by Andrew Kramer and “Suddenly Last Summer” by Tennessee Williams and “The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful” by Charles Ludlam. “One in Two” by Donja Love is the company’s final season performance.

Island City Stage is located at 2304 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. Show tickets are $35 each and are available at islandcitystage.org/one-in-two.

For more information and tickets, please visit islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email md@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series 7/22/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series
Friday, 07/22/2022-, 07:30 pm-09:00 pm
Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale
4849 N Dixie Hwy,
Oakland Park, Florida, 33334
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15 – $30

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) concludes its Summer Chamber Music Series on Friday, July 22, at the Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale. This performance will offer music lovers a chance to enjoy the classics in a more personal, intimate atmosphere.

The final Summer Program III will feature Huifang Chen (violin), Catherine Lan (piano), Claudio Jaffe (cello) and Felicia Besan (viola) performing the world premiere of Composer-in-residence John.Gottsch’s Impromptu No. 3 for Cello and Piano, Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor, K478, and Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op. 47.

General admission tickets for this program are $30 each. Student tickets are $15 each. Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445 or by visiting https://southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony.

Island City Stage Presents a Behind the Red Curtain Free Public Forum: “Black Men Speak: The Impact of HIV on the Black Community” 7/25/22

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Island City Stage Presents a Behind the Red Curtain Free Public Forum: “Black Men Speak: The Impact of HIV on the Black Community”
Monday, 07/25/2022-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

HIV activist and “Busting Stigma” author Jesse Brooks will address the social issues of being African American, gay and HIV positive during “Black Men Speak: The Impact of HIV on the Black Community,” Island City Stage’s last Behind the Red Curtain public forum of its 10th anniversary season. This free forum precedes the South Florida premiere of Donja R. Love’s “One in Two,” debuting on August 4. This important panel discussion will also feature:

• Lorenzo Robertson, Founder, Ujima Men’s Collective
• Ederick Johnson, HIV Advocate
• Justin Jones, CEO, The Rapha Center

The forum will be moderated by World AIDS Museum and Educational Center Executive Director Terry Dyer.

Directed by Moxie Theatre in San Diego co-founder and NAACP theatre award-winner Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, “One in Two” refers to the current HIV projection rate that 1 in 2 black men who have sex with men (MSM) and 1 in 4 Latino MSM in the United States will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime, according to a 2016 analysis by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unlike other plays, in this production, the audience chooses nightly which actor must portray the lead character in this unforgiving story of a Black man diagnosed with HIV. Through humor and pathos, Donja R. Love has written a deeply personal call to action and created an unflinching portrait of being Black and gay in America today.

Activist, filmmaker, photographer, and columnist, Jesse Brooks is currently co-chair of the Bay Area State of Emergency Coalition (BASE), advocacy coordinator of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation of Northern California, and co-chair of UCSF/CAPS Research Community Advisory Board, and a weekly columnist for the largest African American paper in the Bay Area, Post News Group. He has worked on multiple research studies, including studies for the San Francisco Department of Public Health HIV Research Division on the now famous “Explore Study” (Men who have Sex with Men, sexual behaviors and HIV transmissions) and University California San Francisco’s Urban Health Study (HIV transmissions among the IDU community). Brooks co-wrote and starred in “The Ceremony,” a movie about internal battles, addiction, internal homophobia, and internalized stigma around HIV status, which showed at the 2006 Black LGBT film festival. He was part of Corner Stone Productions, the first-ever theatre group allowed in a County Jail (Santa Rita) to present vignettes involving HIV awareness and education, sponsored by Gilead Sciences. He was involved in the PBS documentary “The End game: HIV/AIDS in Black America” and his work has been featured in numerous HIV education campaigns and a tabletop picture book with actor Danny Glover and Congresswoman Barbara Lee, entitled “This Could Be Me: The real story of HIV/AIDS in Oakland.”

This free forum is sponsored by Community Foundation of Broward and is supported by World AIDS Museum and Educational Center. Guests may RSVP by visiting islandcitystage.org/behind-the-red-curtain-community-forum.

In honor of its 10th anniversary season, Island City Stage created The Behind the Red Curtain free public forum series to engage the community in timely, relevant issues that are both addressed in its productions and affect the South Florida community. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

For more information, please call (954) 928-9800 or visit islandcitystage.org.

CityPlace Doral to Host Cars and Coffee Car Show Series on July 10 7/10/22

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CityPlace Doral to Host Cars and Coffee Car Show Series on July 10
Sunday, 07/10/2022-, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
CityPlace Doral
8300 NW 36th St.,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Rev up your engines! CityPlace Doral has partnered with Cars and Coffee Miami to offer car enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to come together to share their passion for all things automotive.

Starting on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, Cars and Coffee Miami will take place monthly throughout the summer at the center of CityPlace Doral.

Established in 2014, Cars and Coffee’s mission is to bring the community together under its shared passion for cars while inspiring the next generation of car enthusiasts and car collectors. All makes and models are welcome to participate.

Guests are invited to stay and enjoy CityPlace Doral’s more than 40 dining, shopping and entertainment destinations.

Full Moon Sound & Social at 1 Hotel South Beach 7/12/22

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Full Moon Sound & Social at 1 Hotel South Beach
Tuesday, 07/12/2022-, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
1 Beach Club
2341 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us under July’s full Moon as it orbits closer to Earth than any other full Moon this year, making it the biggest and brightest supermoon’s of 2022. It’s in Capricorn and it’s official name is, Buck Moon. This is because July is when the antlers of male deer’s begin to grow. The male deer begins to mature and get ready for mating in July.

The buck moon also represents gratitude. Under the bright light of the buck moon, we will take a moment to give credit to all our accomplishments over the past 7 months of the year. This will inspire you in a way that will open your heart to see the grace and magnanimity of the universe towards you.

Attendees can determine where they are at with their goals, what they want to gather more of, and what they are ready to let go of to prepare for the new moon cycle. Tune in using sound off noise cancelling headphones, focusing on the experience occurring solely in the body, powered by meaningful beats & sounds. To close the experience guests are invited to connect with one another while sipping on curated full moon elixirs.

Ticket includes:
-Sunset Meditation & breath-work
-Immersive sound bath
-Mindful movement
-Take home mantra card
-Individual essential oil
-Closing elixir

All experiences are outdoors at the 1 Beach Club. Please ensure you dress appropriately. Limited spots are available. The Full Moon experience begins promptly at 8pm. Check-in will take place on 24th street main entrance of Beach Club. In an effort to honor the space, entry to the event will not be allowed once the experience has started.

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Tranquil Tropics: The Art of Tim Forman & Friends” 7/10/22 – 9/11/22

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History Fort Lauderdale presents “Tranquil Tropics: The Art of Tim Forman & Friends”
Sunday 07/10/2022. 10:00 am – 04:00 pm – 09/11/2022
New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Contact Phone Number (954) 463-4431
Website
Entry Fee: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under.

History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Tranquil Tropics: The Art of Tim Forman & Friends” from Sunday, July 10 through Sunday, September 11. This all-new summer art exhibit featuring Forman’s award-winning work alongside lauded local artists including Linda Apriletti, Hitomi Saito, Diane Delorey, Tammy Seymour, Danielle Perry and Connie Commette will focus on Florida’s tropical beauty and its conservation. The exhibit will open with an artist group meet and greet reception at noon on July 10 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

Tim Forman is the third generation of Formans to have been born and reared in South Florida. He first picked-up the brush at nine years old under the instruction of Peter Olsen. By 17, Forman was receiving commissions. Primarily a self-taught artist, Forman’s work is the result of dedicated practice. He uses field sketches, plein air paintings, and photographs to compose his pieces that are painted in layers with both knife and brush. He creates his landscapes to portray the splendor and simplicity of the natural world around us. Through his work, Tim seeks to lift the spirits and inspire awe above our day-to-day lives.

All of the works will be exhibited in a newly renovated art space on the first level of the New River Inn. Visitors may also donate $10 to the museum to be entered into a raffle to win an original Tim Forman 12” x 24” artwork entitled “Beach Surf.” The winner will be announced on Sept. 12 (need not be present to win).

Entry to the exhibit is free with general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

In addition to “Tranquil Tropics: The Art of Tim Forman & Friends,” History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Tranquil Tropics: The Art of Tim Forman & Friends” 7/10/22

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History Fort Lauderdale presents “Tranquil Tropics: The Art of Tim Forman & Friends”
Sunday, 07/10/2022-09/11/2022, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Tranquil Tropics: The Art of Tim Forman & Friends” from Sunday, July 10 through Sunday, September 11. This all-new summer art exhibit featuring Forman’s award-winning work alongside lauded local artists including Linda Apriletti, Hitomi Saito, Diane Delorey, Tammy Seymour, Danielle Perry and Connie Commette will focus on Florida’s tropical beauty and its conservation. The exhibit will open with an artist group meet and greet reception at noon on July 10 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

Tim Forman is the third generation of Formans to have been born and reared in South Florida. He first picked-up the brush at nine years old under the instruction of Peter Olsen. By 17, Forman was receiving commissions. Primarily a self-taught artist, Forman’s work is the result of dedicated practice. He uses field sketches, plein air paintings, and photographs to compose his pieces that are painted in layers with both knife and brush. He creates his landscapes to portray the splendor and simplicity of the natural world around us. Through his work, Tim seeks to lift the spirits and inspire awe above our day-to-day lives.

All of the works will be exhibited in a newly renovated art space on the first level of the New River Inn. Visitors may also donate $10 to the museum to be entered into a raffle to win an original Tim Forman 12” x 24” artwork entitled “Beach Surf.” The winner will be announced on Sept. 12 (need not be present to win).

Entry to the exhibit is free with general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

In addition to “Tranquil Tropics: The Art of Tim Forman & Friends,” History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Stonewall Pride Celebration At Hamburger Mary’s 6/18/22

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Stonewall Pride Celebration At Hamburger Mary’s
Saturday, 06/18/2022-, 12:00 pm-11:30 pm
Hamburger Mary's Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: no fixed price

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

This Saturday June 18th, join Y-100’s FRANKIE P, Rupaul’s Drag Race’s DUSTY RAY BOTTOMS, DJ DREW, LGBTQ+ Singer/Songwriter DROZE, and more special guests for an incredible STONEWALL PRIDE CELEBRATION at Hamburger Mary’s hosted by the bearded beauty drag queen JASMINE PRYCE LORDS! Our stage will have performers all day and night long, singers, dancers, drag queens, plus swag giveaways, strong cocktails, great food and more! Join us to get out of the sun throughout the day and to catch some awesome performances! HAPPY PRIDE!

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series 6/25/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series
Saturday, 06/25/2022-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Temple Israel of Greater Miami
137 NE 19th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: General admission tickets for each program are $30; a three concert package is $75 ($15 savings). Student tickets are $15 each.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) continues its Summer Chamber Music Series on Saturday, June 25, at Temple Israel of Greater Miami. This series will offer music lovers a chance to enjoy the classics in a more personal, intimate atmosphere.

This Summer Program II features Askar Salimdjanov (violin) and Tamila Salimdjanova (piano) performing Mozart’s Violin Sonata in E minor, K. 304, Strauss’ Violin Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 18, Frolov, Gershwin’s Concert Fantasy on Themes from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess’ and Waxman’s Carmen Fantasie.

The final Summer Program III on Thursday, July 21, at Temple Israel of Greater Miami will feature Huifang Chen (violin), Felicia Besan (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello) and Catherine Lan (piano) performing Gottsch’s Impromptu No. 3 for Cello and Piano, Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor, K478, and Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op. 47.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27.

General admission tickets for each program are $30; Student tickets are $15 each. Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445 or by visiting https://southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony.

WBHI Hosts Mammogram Screening at No Cost, By Appointment Only 6/23/22

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WBHI Hosts Mammogram Screening at No Cost, By Appointment Only
Thursday, 06/23/2022-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
Fresco y Más
1630 W 49th Street,
Hialeah, FL, Florida, 33012
Website
Cost: Free, by appointment

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative Hosts Mammogram Screenings on National Pink Day June 23rd

Summer Breast Cancer Awareness On-Site at Fresco y Más in Hialeah
Provides Breast & Heart Screenings at No Cost to the General Public

On this National Pink Day, June 23rd, The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative (WBHI)— a leader in disease prevention and early detection community outreach— reminds women that ‘You Matter, Get Your Mammogram’, ensuring self-care this summer with timely breast and heart screenings.

Women are encouraged to contact WBHI to schedule their mammograms at no cost by calling 305-825-4081.

Valued partner Jackson Health System will also be on-site providing heart screenings, presenting a more comprehensive preventive care approach. As WBHI’s collaborating partner that cares deeply about the community, Fresco y Más in Hialeah will host the second annual breast and heart screenings event to be held on National Pink Day, June 23rd by appointment only.

Macy’s adds some glamour to the day while supporting good health for all by providing gift cards to everyone who completes a screening at the event and offering raffle drawings for specialty fragrance baskets.

Everyone near and far can get involved. Can’t make it to Hialeah? Show your support of the campaign by sharing pink inspired photos and messages on social media using the hashtag #WBHIPinkDay and tagging Facebook @TheWBHI and Instagram @WBHI on National Pink Day, June 23rd for awareness and remembrance.

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer over their lifetime; and the death rate has increased. Delayed, or missed cancer screenings could mean diagnosis at a later stage with a poorer prognosis. With pink being the color representing breast cancer, WBHI’s Summer Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign on National Pink Day provides access to critical resources that help beat the odds of breast cancer. In addition, WBHI will present risk reduction strategies for heart disease which is the leading cause of death for women.

“Our summer breast cancer campaign on National Pink Day reminds women that ‘You Matter. Get Your Mammogram’, and practice disease prevention and early detection,” states Andrea Ivory, WBHI’s Founder and Executive Director. “Breast cancer is diagnosed year-round, but the good news is that early detection and disease deterrent lifestyles help transform and saves lives”.

A leader in fostering healthy communities, WBHI was recently designated the first official Florida license plate designed to support Disease Prevention & Early Detection. Pre-sale vouchers are available at flbreasthealth.com/licenseplate to provide increased education and awareness relating to early detection, prevention, and screening of breast and heart issues. For more information on The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative, visit https://flbreasthealth.com/.

Movies by Moonlight “Dog Days of Summer” Series Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Improvement District (BID) 7/22/22

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Movies by Moonlight “Dog Days of Summer” Series Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Improvement District (BID)
Sunday, 07/22/2022-, 07:45 pm-10:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

The LOOP invites the community and their furry companions to the Movies by Moonlight “Dog Days of Summer” series on the fourth Friday of the month, July 22, Aug. 26 and Sept. 23. The night of four-legged fun is hosted by the dynamic mom and pup duo, Ana and Teddy, behind the award-winning Instagram @TourwithTeddy and blog “Living A Fairytail.”

Locals and visitors of all ages are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a favorite movie date to the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Come early to dine at one of Fort Lauderdale Beach’s restaurants or bring a picnic for dinner under the stars. All movies begin at sunset.

Movie snacks and drinks are available to purchase onsite; limited chairs and picnic blankets are available to borrow. As part of LauderDEALS, Visit Lauderdale’s summer savings campaign, guests attending will receive complimentary bottle of water with any candy or popcorn purchase. All pre-registered children under the age of ten will received a complimentary bag of popcorn courtesy of WE Florida Financial Credit Union. Pet Hydration Stations from PetWell Clinic Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines are also available.

Feature films include:
• Friday, July 22, 7:45 p.m. | Dog Days (Rated PG) – sponsored by PetWell Clinics
Nina Dobrev and Vanessa Hudgens headline the ensemble cast of ‘Dog Days,’ a comedy/drama about the intertwined lives of several Los Angeles residents and their canine companions. The beloved canines in their lives soon start to influence their careers, friendships and romantic relationships in funny and unexpected ways.

• Friday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. | Best in Show (Rated PG) – sponsored by New York Life and hosted by Tour with Teddy in honor of National Dog Day
At the prestigious Mayflower Dog Show, a “documentary film crew” captures the excitement and tension displayed by the eccentric participants in the outrageously hilarious satire Best In Show. This biting send-up exposes the wondrously diverse dog owners who travel from all over America to showcase their four-legged contenders.

• Friday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. | The Secret Life of Pets (Rated PG) – sponsored by WE Florida Financial
Two mismatched mutts get lost in New York City due to their feuding and must work together to find their way home. During their journey, they encounter a vicious bunny who plans to lead a group of abandoned pets on a mission of revenge against humanity.

Movies by Moonlight is presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Improvement District (BID) and sponsored by PetWell Clinic Pembroke Pines/Fort Lauderdale, Blue Moon Adventures and WE Florida Financial Credit Union. View information on places to dine, stay and play at www.MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com

For more information, visit: https://theloopflb.com/events/dog-days-of-summer/

Pride Month Bingo at Dogfish Head Miami 6/15/22, 6/22/22, 6/29/22

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Pride Month Bingo at Dogfish Head Miami
Wednesday, 06/15/2022-06/29/2022, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Dogfish Head Miami
325 NW 24th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Dogfish Head Miami is celebrating Pride Month with a special edition Drag Bingo every Wednesday during the month of June, benefiting LGTBQ+ organizations. Join Dogfish Head Miami on June 15, June 22 and June 29 from 6-8 p.m. for a free game of bingo, opportunities to win special prizes and live tunes from DJ Hottpants, with an extended happy hour until 8 p.m. Each week, a portion of the proceeds from Pride Bingo Night will benefit different LGBTQ+ organizations including: Unity Coalition (June 15), TransSocial (June 22) and Amnesty International (June 29).

Jam out with Dogfish Head Miami for 2nd tART release: Florida Peach Marmalade 6/11/22

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Jam out with Dogfish Head Miami for 2nd tART release: Florida Peach Marmalade
Saturday, 06/11/2022-, 12:00 pm-11:00 pm
Dogfish Head Miami
325 NW 24th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
More Information
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

On June 11, Dogfish Head Miami is celebrating the release of the second beer in its 2022 tArt series, Florida Peach Marmalade (5.0% ABV) featuring lively artwork from this year’s selected local artist MAMÚT. The limited-edition beer and special marmalade, created in partnership with Potlicker Kitchen, will launch at noon and will be followed by a full day of festivities including live music, a curated food menu to pair with the new beer and marmalade and the opportunity to participate in Dogfish Head Miami’s Just Peachy Brewhouse Tour & Florida Peach Marmalade Chat. The celebration is open to the public, where guests can enjoy live entertainment with beats from local DJ Not The Josh and live acoustic stylings by Songwriters Block throughout the night.

Crab Du Jour Grand Opening Ceremony at Deerwood Town Center in Miami 6/15/22

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Crab Du Jour Grand Opening Ceremony at Deerwood Town Center in Miami
Wednesday, 06/15/2022, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Crab Du Jour
12075 SW 152nd St
Miami, Florida 33177
Contact Phone Number (954) 714-7893
WebsiteEntry Fee: Free

Crab Du Jour, a popular Cajun-inspired seafood restaurant known for its ultimate seafood boils, will officially celebrate the grand opening of its fourth South Florida location at Deerwood Town Center (12075 SW 152nd Street) in Miami, Florida.

Known for its ultimate seafood boil, Crab Du Jour, which translates roughly to “crab of the day,” offers a unique dining experience featuring freshly prepared and made-to-order Cajun-inspired seafood boils and a variety of fresh high quality seafood selections, including clams, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, crab legs, lobster and more. Customers select their seafood, choose from an array of house-blended sauces like Cajun, garlic butter, Old Bay, lemon pepper, or ‘Du Jour’ which incorporates all of the options, customize their desired spice level, and add side items like corn, potatoes, and sausage. Truly experiential, each boil is served in a bag, which is shaken and presented tableside in front of guests.

In addition to the boils, the menu also includes Southern Cajun specialties and non-seafood dishes, from bourbon steak, chicken wings and hush puppies to Po’Boys, burgers, fried pickles, cheesesteak egg rolls and more, as well as a full-service bar.

Crab Du Jour is open Sunday through Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. For more information, visit crabdujour152.com.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K at Markham Park 7/23/22

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The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K at Markham Park
Saturday, 07/23/2022-, 07:00 am-09:30 am
Markham Park
16001 West SR 84,
Sunrise, Florida, 33326
Website
Cost: Registration fees are $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $25 for students (18 and under) and seniors (60+) and $30 for registrants (19 and over). Team registration is $25 per person for teams of five or more.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Same reason, different season! Whether it’s traditional bells in our hands or on your feet, The Salvation Army of Broward County invites you make some pre-Christmas noise this summer while you run, walk or roll to “krush” poverty and homelessness at its Kettle Krush 5K set for Saturday, July 23, at 7 a.m., at Markham Park (16001 West State Road 84 in Sunrise). WPLG Local 10 Reporter Roy Ramos will serve as the special guest host for the fifth anniversary event. An option for those (both in the region and beyond) who wish to participate virtually at home is also available. This all-ages event is designed to raise awareness and funds for families in need. Registration is open, now, at https://bit.ly/KettleKrush5K2022.

For the past four years, nearly 400 participants have raised awareness and funds to “krush” homelessness and hunger in South Florida. The funds raised support the work of The Salvation Army of Broward County, which provides essential resources for community members in need to get out of poverty and become financially stable. The Salvation Army serves over 50,000 Broward County residents, every year, and more than 70% of its funding comes directly from the community – individuals, groups and businesses.

The race is named after The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles which are staffed during the holidays to collect funds for families in need. Each holiday season, The Salvation Army raises hundreds of thousands of dollars and distributes more than 7,000 gifts to families below the poverty line in Broward County.

The racecourse at Markham Park is sanctioned by the USATF, and the race will be timed by AccuChipUSA, Inc. Awards will be given to runners in “Top 3” categories and age groups. A FREE commemorative race t-shirt will be given to all registrants.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K Participants are encouraged to dress in holiday and Christmas attire. Registration fees are $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $25 for students (18 and under) and seniors (60+) and $30 for registrants (19 and over). Team registration is $25 per person for teams of five or more. Markham Park entry fee will be waived for all Kettle Krush 5K participants. Parking will also be FREE and available directly across from the Runner’s Pavilion area.
The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K is sponsored by Humana, FPL, Edd Helms and MaPo Builders with support from Dom and Sharon Pino.

For more information or to pledge additional monetary and/or sponsorship support, please contact Joshua Myers, development director, at (954) 712-2431 or email Joshua.Myers@uss.salvationarmy.org.

Crab Du Jour Grand Opening Ceremony at Deerwood Town Center in Miami

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Crab Du Jour Grand Opening Ceremony at Deerwood Town Center in Miami
Wednesday, 06/15/2022, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Crab Du Jour
12075 SW 152nd St
Miami, Florida 33177
Contact Phone Number (954) 714-7893
Website
Entry Fee: Free

Crab Du Jour, a popular Cajun-inspired seafood restaurant known for its ultimate seafood boils, will officially celebrate the grand opening of its fourth South Florida location at Deerwood Town Center (12075 SW 152nd Street) in Miami, Florida.

Known for its ultimate seafood boil, Crab Du Jour, which translates roughly to “crab of the day,” offers a unique dining experience featuring freshly prepared and made-to-order Cajun-inspired seafood boils and a variety of fresh high quality seafood selections, including clams, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, crab legs, lobster and more. Customers select their seafood, choose from an array of house-blended sauces like Cajun, garlic butter, Old Bay, lemon pepper, or ‘Du Jour’ which incorporates all of the options, customize their desired spice level, and add side items like corn, potatoes, and sausage. Truly experiential, each boil is served in a bag, which is shaken and presented tableside in front of guests.

In addition to the boils, the menu also includes Southern Cajun specialties and non-seafood dishes, from bourbon steak, chicken wings and hush puppies to Po’Boys, burgers, fried pickles, cheesesteak egg rolls and more, as well as a full-service bar.

Crab Du Jour is open Sunday through Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. For more information, visit crabdujour152.com.

Island City Stage Presents “The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful” by Charles Ludlam 6/9/22 – 7/10/22

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Island City Stage Presents “The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful” by Charles Ludlam
Thursday, 06/09/2022-07/10/2022, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: Tickets are $35

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Vampire attacks, werewolf sightings, and the resurrection of an Egyptian Princess all make an appearance in Island City Stage’s newest production of “The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful” by Charles Ludlam, running June 9 – July 10. This hilarious send-up of gothic romance and horror films, in which two actors and lightning-fast costume changes are the stars of the show, is part of the award-winning theater company’s 10th Anniversary 2021-22 South Florida Season.

Directed by Andy Rogow, this entertaining production is focused on an English estate haunted by the former mistress who has recently passed (or has she?). Add-in mummies, secret identities and a ton of madcap blunders all under the escapist guise of a gothic penny dreadful – grim short stories made popular in the mid-1800s and turned out en masse. The twist, here, is the high humor, 35 costume quick-changes and dozens of wigs that bring an eclectic cast of characters to life in this camp classic from Charles Ludlam (1943-1987), creator of New York’s Ridiculous Theatrical Company. “The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful” originally premiered in October 1984 at the Sheridan Square Playhouse in New York City where it played for two years, and it remains Ludlam’s most popular play.

“The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful” stars Bruce Linser and Larry Buzzeo.

Bruce Linser is a South Florida actor and director who last appeared at Island City Stage as Philip in “The Pride.” Other favorite roles include Artie in “The House of Blue Leaves” (Palm Beach Dramaworks), Man in Chair in “The Drowsy Chaperone” (The Wick Theatre), and Cliff in “Cabaret” (Maltz Jupiter Theatre). Favorite directing projects include “Man of La Mancha” and “Avenue Q” (MNM Theatre Company), and Woody Guthrie’s “American Song and The Spitfire Grill” (Palm Beach Dramaworks). He is also the manager of the Dramaworkshop in charge of new play development at Palm Beach Dramaworks. Linser is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

As they say in Poltergeist, “He’s baaack!” Proudly holding the distinction of “local actor who has appeared in the most Island City Stage productions,” Larry Buzzeo is ecstatic to reprise the role (or roles) for which he won the coveted Loafy award (a loaf of Cuban Bread) in Tampa, Florida, a decade ago. Though a Stamford, Connecticut native, Buzzeo’s professional theater life took root in the Sunshine State and Island City Stage is one of his favorite haunts. Fancying himself a character actor, Buzzeo is grateful for the opportunity to bring some truly colorful characters to life in Island City Stage productions including “Pig Tale,” “Hir,” “Grey Gardens,” “POZ,” “Daniel’s Husband” and almost every “Shorts Gone Wild.” His comedy-horror credits also include Dr. Frank-n-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (Slow Burn Theatre) and Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in “Young Frankenstein” (Pembroke Pines Theatre of Performing Arts).

“The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful” is sponsored by Robert Korn and Al Menendez with support from Our Fund, the SHS Foundation, the Broward County Cultural Council and Florida Department of State Division of Arts & Culture.

Island City Stage’s 10th anniversary 2021-22 season kicked off with “The Twentieth Century Way” by Tom Jacobson in October, followed by “Armature” by Andrew Kramer and “Suddenly Last Summer” by Tennessee Williams.

Island City Stage is located at 2304 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. Show tickets are $35 each and are available at islandcitystage.org/the-mystery-of-irma-vep.

For more information and tickets, please visit islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email md@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Summerfest 6/11/22, 6/12/22

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Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Summerfest
Saturday, 06/11/2022-06/12/2022, 11:00 am-06:00 pm
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Johnson Street Bandshell,
Hollywood Beach, Florida, 33019
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Come celebrate the kick-off of summer with a music festival weekend at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort! The free family-friendly event offers something for everyone featuring great local live entertainment, engaging activities, refreshments, and dining options along the famed Hollywood Broadwalk. Escape to Hollywood’s backyard paradise and experience the ultimate Margaritaville State-of-Mind, where time goes slower, food and drinks taste better and fun in the sun is your “no worries” destination.

The first-annual Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Summerfest event will center on live music at the famed Hollywood Bandshell with the sounds of classic rock music from some of the most talented local bands in South Florida. The festival, nestled on Johnson Street, will delight audiences of all ages with a variety of vendors, interactive booths and festival-style refreshments along the Broadwalk. Surf’s Up as competitors face off on the FlowRider – Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort’s simulated wave machine. The party will continue into the night with live music at the Bandshell as well as at Margaritaville’s waterfront dining outlets.

Spirit of the Caribbean 6/11/22

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Spirit of the Caribbean
Saturday, 06/11/2022-, 02:00 pm-11:00 pm
Arts Park
1 N Young Circle,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Eventbrite
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Celebrating all Caribbean culture thru music, food and people at Hollywood Arts Park June 11, 2022
Join Reggae Runnins and Unity Fire Association for Spirits of the Caribbean. A fun filled day for the family at the Arts Park in Hollywood, Florida.
This will be the start of a differnt way to celebrate Caribbean culture. No longer will we be separated by borders and lines but with one voice, we will come together in unity and celebrate the beauty of our different cultures. No matter where you or your family is from, this festival is for you.
Performing live from St. Vincent and the Grenadines we have, Kevin Little performing his hits “Turn Me On” & “Tempted to Touch”. Also performing live, Jamaican Artist, Glen Washington with his string of Reggae hits “Kindness for Weakness” and “Strangers in the Night”. Other Jamaican artist like Jah T will be on stage and keeping the vibes going.We’ll also be taking it to Cuba with Latin Salsa artist Gio Beta on stage performing with his band. From St. Lucia, Lan Lawd will be performing his catalog along with hit song Pretty Girl. Internation artist Laioung King will be in the building performing his string of hits.

Dog Daze of Summer Yappy Hour at The Marker Key West 6/17/22

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Dog Daze of Summer Yappy Hour at The Marker Key West
Friday, 06/17/2022-, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
Eventbrite
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The Marker Key West, a modern waterfront resort located on the Historic Key West Harbor, will host a “Dog Daze of the Summer” Yappy Hour on June 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. benefiting the animals of the Florida Keys SPCA, a non-profit dedicated to the humane treatment and welfare of animals. The resort offers a hidden sanctuary of lush tropical grounds for the poolside Yappy Hour, with cooling mats and their very own doggy pools where four-legged furry friends are sure to make a splash. Along with local friendly swimming, guests can enjoy drink specials and raffles which will directly go toward supporting the Florida Keys SPCA. With the dog days of summer approaching in South Florida, man’s best friend can refresh and relax while their humans have some fun of their own at The Marker’s open-air restaurant and bar for al fresco dining. The event is public, welcoming all local friendly dogs to join The Marker for Yappy Hour with drink specials, raffles, summer fun and a pup-tastic day.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series 5/27/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series
Friday, 05/27/2022-, 07:30 pm-
Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale
4849 N Dixie Hwy,
Oakland Park, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: General admission tickets for each program are $30; a three concert package is $75 ($15 savings). Student tickets are $15 each.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will launch its Summer Chamber Music Series on May 27 at the Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale. This series will offer music lovers a chance to enjoy the classics in a more personal, intimate atmosphere.

The Summer Program I will feature Huifang Chen (violin), Mei Mei Luo (violin), Roberto Henriquez (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello) and Catherine Lan (piano) performing Beach’s Piano Quintet in F sharp minor, Op 67 and Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

Amy Beach, a pioneering American composer, was first successful American female composer of large-scale art music in America, and the most performed composer of her generation. SFSO’s musicians will perform her Piano Quintet in F sharp minor, Op 67, a piece built on a theme drawn from Brahms’s piano quintet. The most widely performed of her chamber works, critics described the quintet as “truly modern” and “distinctly rhapsodic … in the fashion of our time, a work of poignant beauty, rich in exquisite melodies and lush harmonies.”

Upcoming Fort Lauderdale concerts include:

Summer Program II featuring Askar Salimdjanov (violin) and Tamila Salimdjanova (piano) performing Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No.1 in D major Op. 12 No.1, Strauss’ Violin Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 18, Frolov, Gershwin’s Concert Fantasy on Themes from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess’ and Waxman’s Carmen Fantasie on Friday, June 24, at Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale

Summer Program III featuring Huifang Chen (violin), Felicia Besan (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello) and Catherine Lan (piano) performing Gottsch’s Impromptu No. 3 for Cello and Piano, Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor, K478, and Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op. 47 on Friday, July 22, at Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27.

General admission tickets for each program are $30; a three concert package is $75 ($15 savings). Student tickets are $15 each. Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445 or by visiting https://southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series 5/26/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series
Thursday, 05/26/2022-, 07:30 pm-
Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ
3010 De Soto Blvd.,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost: General admission tickets for each program are $30; a three concert package is $75 ($15 savings). Student tickets are $15 each.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will launch its Summer Chamber Music Series on May 26 at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ in Miami. This series will offer music lovers a chance to enjoy the classics in a more personal, intimate atmosphere.

The Summer Program I will feature Huifang Chen (violin), Mei Mei Luo (violin), Roberto Henriquez (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello) and Catherine Lan (piano) performing Beach’s Piano Quintet in F sharp minor, Op 67 and Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

Amy Beach, a pioneering American composer, was first successful American female composer of large-scale art music in America, and the most performed composer of her generation. SFSO’s musicians will perform her Piano Quintet in F sharp minor, Op 67, a piece built on a theme drawn from Brahms’s piano quintet. The most widely performed of her chamber works, critics described the quintet as “truly modern” and “distinctly rhapsodic … in the fashion of our time, a work of poignant beauty, rich in exquisite melodies and lush harmonies.”

Upcoming Miami concerts include:

Summer Program II featuring Askar Salimdjanov (violin) and Tamila Salimdjanova (piano) performing Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No.1 in D major Op. 12 No.1, Strauss’ Violin Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 18, Frolov, Gershwin’s Concert Fantasy on Themes from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess’ and Waxman’s Carmen Fantasie on Saturday, June 25, at Temple Israel of Greater Miami (37 NE 19th Street).

Summer Program III featuring Huifang Chen (violin), Felicia Besan (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello) and Catherine Lan (piano) performing Gottsch’s Impromptu No. 3 for Cello and Piano, Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor, K478, and Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op. 47 on Thursday, July 21 at Temple Israel of Greater Miami.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27.

General admission tickets for each program are $30; a three concert package is $75 ($15 savings). Student tickets are $15 each. Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445 or by visiting https://southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” Free Exhibit at Galleria Fort Lauderdale

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The eyelashes, nails and wigs are on as History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers,” in honor of PRIDE Month (June 2022). This exciting and interactive free experience at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will pay tribute to the drag community who tirelessly entertain and support philanthropic endeavors.

It will be a night to remember as six drag pioneers are celebrated – South Florida’s own Nikki Adams, Tiffany Arieagus, Cathy Craig, Daisy Deadpetals, Electra and Latrice Royale. These treasured performers are being recognized for their longevity, entrepreneurship, roles on local television and international fame. The exhibit will include past and present images, videos, costumes and artifacts that tell the story of their illustrious careers.

The entire drag community will also be celebrated and represented with a “Wall of Fame” sponsored by Lips Fort Lauderdale and designed by acclaimed designer Robert Tabor. This tribute space will showcase many amazing local performers who currently grace the stages in bars, nightclubs, casinos and theater productions.

“I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” is sponsored by Our Fund, HotSpots Media Group, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Hunter’s, OutClique, Stoli, Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Pop up and Shop up at The Lincoln Eatery 5/15/22

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Pop up and Shop up at The Lincoln Eatery
Sunday, 05/15/2022-, 01:00 pm-05:00 pm
The Lincoln Eatery
723 Lincoln Ln N,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The Lincoln Eatery continues its mission of supporting local small businesses as it brings back the Pop up & Shop up artisan market on May 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can shop from over 15 local small businesses and access The Lincoln Eatery’s curated selection of dining and drinking options, featuring authentic and homegrown culinary concepts. The modern food hall houses a curated selection of 13 unique dining and drinking options, including the Peruvian flare of Cilantro 27, vegan cuisine of Plant Theory and Asian street food of Ai Tallarin.

Pop up & Shop up market at The Lincoln Eatery features a unique shopping experience highlighting black-owned and female-owned small businesses, in addition to activities such as games and raffles, dominoes and beer pong. Additionally, the “Pop up & Shop up” storefront is located inside the eatery and offers 12 additional local small-owned brands to shop from, ranging from artisans to jewelry to candles. The shop elevates guests’ experience at The Lincoln Eatery and provides them with an outlet to shop and socialize at their leisure before or after dining at one of the culinary experiences.

Pop up & Shop up continues the Lincoln Eatery’s mission of bringing local artisans together, creating a sense of community in Miami Beach by highlighting minority-owned businesses and locally-made products. Past events have involved vendors with trendy products such as divine-smelling candles, hand-made bikinis, and dainty jewelry. Bring friends along to shop, graze, sip, or even just snap an Instagram-worthy photo while supporting local businesses and basking in the pink and green covered aesthetic atmosphere!

Located adjacent to Lincoln Road, South Beach’s famed pedestrian shopping, dining and people-watching street, The Lincoln Eatery offers a chic space to meet, mingle and hang out as guests support small-owned businesses.

This is a free event, open for everyone to eat, drink and shop local.

Pop up and Shop up at The Lincoln Eatery 5/15/22

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Pop up and Shop up at The Lincoln Eatery
Sunday, 05/15/2022-, 01:00 pm-05:00 pm
The Lincoln Eatery
723 Lincoln Ln N,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The Lincoln Eatery continues its mission of supporting local small businesses as it brings back the Pop up & Shop up artisan market on May 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can shop from over 15 local small businesses and access The Lincoln Eatery’s curated selection of dining and drinking options, featuring authentic and homegrown culinary concepts. The modern food hall houses a curated selection of 13 unique dining and drinking options, including the Peruvian flare of Cilantro 27, vegan cuisine of Plant Theory and Asian street food of Ai Tallarin.

Pop up & Shop up market at The Lincoln Eatery features a unique shopping experience highlighting black-owned and female-owned small businesses, in addition to activities such as games and raffles, dominoes and beer pong. Additionally, the “Pop up & Shop up” storefront is located inside the eatery and offers 12 additional local small-owned brands to shop from, ranging from artisans to jewelry to candles. The shop elevates guests’ experience at The Lincoln Eatery and provides them with an outlet to shop and socialize at their leisure before or after dining at one of the culinary experiences.

Pop up & Shop up continues the Lincoln Eatery’s mission of bringing local artisans together, creating a sense of community in Miami Beach by highlighting minority-owned businesses and locally-made products. Past events have involved vendors with trendy products such as divine-smelling candles, hand-made bikinis, and dainty jewelry. Bring friends along to shop, graze, sip, or even just snap an Instagram-worthy photo while supporting local businesses and basking in the pink and green covered aesthetic atmosphere!

Located adjacent to Lincoln Road, South Beach’s famed pedestrian shopping, dining and people-watching street, The Lincoln Eatery offers a chic space to meet, mingle and hang out as guests support small-owned businesses.

This is a free event, open for everyone to eat, drink and shop local.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 5/31/22

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 05/31/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
Website
Cost: Tickets are $25 per person, which includes a complimentary drink

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The eyelashes, nails and wigs are on as History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers,” in honor of PRIDE Month (June 2022). This exciting and interactive free experience at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will pay tribute to the drag community who tirelessly entertain and support philanthropic endeavors. Tickets are now on sale for the opening reception, which also serves as the official Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff event celebration, on Tuesday, May 31, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

It will be a night to remember as six drag pioneers are celebrated – South Florida’s own Nikki Adams, Tiffany Arieagus, Cathy Craig, Daisy Deadpetals, Electra and Latrice Royale. These treasured performers are being recognized for their longevity, entrepreneurship, roles on local television and international fame. The exhibit will include past and present images, videos, costumes and artifacts that tell the story of their illustrious careers.

The entire drag community will also be celebrated and represented with a “Wall of Fame” sponsored by Lips Fort Lauderdale and designed by acclaimed designer Robert Tabor. This tribute space will showcase many amazing local performers who currently grace the stages in bars, nightclubs, casinos and theater productions.

Memorable tribute performances will be done by Joanna James, Velvet Lenore and Erika Norell. Presentation hosts will be Shawn Palacious and Joe Posa as Joan Rivers with DJ Aulden Brown. Lips Fort Lauderdale, Stoli and Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar will provide light bites and libations.

“I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” is sponsored by Our Fund, HotSpots Media Group, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Hunter’s, OutClique, Stoli, Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.”

Tickets to the May 31 Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff and opening reception for History Fort Lauderdale’s “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” are $25 per person which includes one complimentary drink. Visit https://bit.ly/HFLIAmWhatIAm2022 for tickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Island City Stage’s Stand-UP. STAND OUT! Comedy Contest 5/23/22

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Island City Stage’s Stand-UP. STAND OUT! Comedy Contest
Monday, 05/23/2022-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Buy Tickets
Cost: $10

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Island City Stage invites the community to listen, laugh and vote for South Florida’s funniest during its Stand-UP. STAND OUT! Comedy Contest on May 23 in advance of PRIDE Month. The theatre company has sought out local comics to test their stand-up shtick in front of a live audience in the hopes of securing a spot to open-up for select shows during the run of the company’s upcoming production of “The Mystery of Irma Vep” by Charles Ludlam, a comedic horror satire. “The Mystery of Irma Vep” is part of the award-winning theater company’s 10th Anniversary 2021-22 South Florida Season.

The Stand-UP. STAND OUT! Comedy Contest will feature local comics Peter Bisuito, Brian Coronado, Michael Evans, Mai LG aka Mrs. Saigon, Seetharaman “Seetha” Radhakrishnan, Vee Shally, Chris Shepard and Sarah Kenny performing at Island City Stage. One winner, chosen by a panel of local celebrity judges including Rod Hagwood, Michelle Solomon and Scott Ryan, plus audience support, will receive a $100 gift card and an opening guest spot role for select performances of “The Mystery of Irma Vep” that runs June 9 – July 10. A nominal fee of $10 to attend the competition will be donated to Island City Stage.

Vampire attacks, werewolf sightings, and the resurrection of an Egyptian Princess all make an appearance in “The Mystery of Irma Vep,” a hilarious send-up of gothic romance and horror films in which two actors and lightning, fast costume changes are the stars of the show.

“The Mystery of Irma Vep” is sponsored by Our Fund, the SHS Foundation, the Broward County Cultural Council and Florida Department of State Division of Arts & Culture.
Island City Stage’s 10th anniversary 2021-22 season kicked off with “The Twentieth Century Way” by Tom Jacobson in October, followed by “Armature” by Andrew Kramer and “Suddenly Last Summer” by Tennessee Williams.

Island City Stage is located at 2304 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. Stand-UP. STAND OUT! Comedy Contest tickets are available at https://bit.ly/ICSStandUPStandOUT2022.

For more information and tickets, please visit islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email md@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 5/31/22

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 05/31/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets are $25 per person which includes one complimentary drink

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The eyelashes, nails and wigs are on as History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers,” in honor of PRIDE Month (June 2022). This exciting and interactive free experience at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will pay tribute to the drag community who tirelessly entertain and support philanthropic endeavors. Tickets are now on sale for the opening reception, which also serves as the official Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff event celebration, on Tuesday, May 31, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

It will be a night to remember as six drag pioneers are celebrated – South Florida’s own Nikki Adams, Tiffany Arieagus, Cathy Craig, Daisy Deadpetals, Electra and Latrice Royale. These treasured performers are being recognized for their longevity, entrepreneurship, roles on local television and international fame. The exhibit will include past and present images, videos, costumes and artifacts that tell the story of their illustrious careers.

The entire drag community will also be celebrated and represented with a “Wall of Fame” sponsored by Lips Fort Lauderdale and designed by acclaimed designer Robert Tabor. This tribute space will showcase many amazing local performers who currently grace the stages in bars, nightclubs, casinos and theater productions.

Memorable tribute performances will be done by Joanna James, Velvet Lenore and Erika Norell. Presentation hosts will be Shawn Palacious and Joe Posa as Joan Rivers with DJ Aulden Brown. Lips Fort Lauderdale, Stoli and Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar will provide light bites and libations.

“I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” is sponsored by Our Fund, HotSpots Media Group, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Hunter’s, OutClique, Stoli, Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.”

Tickets to the May 31 Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff and opening reception for History Fort Lauderdale’s “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” are $25 per person which includes one complimentary drink. Visit https://bit.ly/HFLIAmWhatIAm2022 for tickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Sunday by the Shore 5/15/22

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Sunday by the Shore
Sunday, 05/15/2022-, 09:00 am-04:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Sunday by the Shore, is the monthly community building event that encourages the public to spend the day at The LOOP to connect with their neighbors and make new friends. Guests are invited to bring a picnic blanket and lawn chair, or borrow one from The LOOP, and enjoy a rotation of live music, interactive experiences, a picnic brunch setting, Shop & Stroll market, oceanside yoga and a variety of lawn games including pickleball, checkers, tic-tac-toe, and more.
The schedule of activities in May includes:
• 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.: Oceanside Yoga
• 11 a.m. : Plein Air Painting Class with Djerlens (DJ) Chery
• 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Live Music

For more information and to pre-register for yoga and the painting class, visit https://theloopflb.com/events/sunday-by-the-shore/

The Gabriel South Beach Air and Sea Show Watch Party

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The Gabriel South Beach Air and Sea Show Watch Party
Saturday, 05/28/2022, 12:00 pm – 05:30 pm
The Gabriel Miami South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
640 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 685-2000

The Gabriel South Beach, a boutique property on Ocean Drive in South Beach, will be hosting the Air and Sea Show Watch Party on May 28 from noon to 5:30 p.m. The Air and Sea Show is a national salute to America’s heroes, showcased through air and sea demonstrations from men and women from all five branches of the United States Military and first responder agencies. Guests will get to experience the best views of South Beach, including a glass-bottom pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, The Gabriel’s panoramic rooftop features an exclusive bar for the Watch Party with specially crafted beer, wine and cocktails and a DJ, providing the ultimate venue for the Air and Sea Show this Memorial Day weekend.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar 5/22/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar
Sunday, 05/22/2022-, 11:00 am-02:30 pm
Bahia Mar
801 Seabreeze Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: General tickets: $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets: $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Darlings…set out your Sunday finery and join South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) for a “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser at Bahia Mar (801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) on May 22. From 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., enjoy music, a fashion show, exclusive shopping and bubbly on the waterfront with a special performance by Erika Norell as Holly Golightly who will rock the runway and open the show in drag-a-licious style.

The program will begin at 11 a.m. with shopping and a Mimosa bar followed by a noon lunch and the fashion show.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27. Next up will be its Summer Series Chamber Music Concerts beginning May 26.

The South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser is sponsored by Wonderland, Flora Ottimer, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Olivier Salon & Spa, Plumme & Petal, Provacativo Champagne, ShaMoon, Tops & Bottoms Men’s Boutique and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

General tickets for are $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets are $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight. The VIP experience includes front row seats on the runway, Champagne at the table, VIP gift and recognition as table sponsor (if table of 8 or 10 is purchased). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445, by visiting https://bit.ly/SFSOBreakfastAtTiffanys2022 or by emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar 5/22/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar
Sunday, 05/22/2022-, 11:00 am-02:30 pm
Bahia Mar
801 Seabreeze Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: General tickets: $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets: $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Darlings…set out your Sunday finery and join South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) for a “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser at Bahia Mar (801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) on May 22. From 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., enjoy music, a fashion show, exclusive shopping and bubbly on the waterfront with a special performance by Erika Norell as Holly Golightly who will rock the runway and open the show in drag-a-licious style.

The program will begin at 11 a.m. with shopping and a Mimosa bar followed by a noon lunch and the fashion show.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27. Next up will be its Summer Series Chamber Music Concerts beginning May 26.

The South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser is sponsored by Wonderland, Flora Ottimer, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Olivier Salon & Spa, Plumme & Petal, Provacativo Champagne, ShaMoon, Tops & Bottoms Men’s Boutique and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

General tickets for are $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets are $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight. The VIP experience includes front row seats on the runway, Champagne at the table, VIP gift and recognition as table sponsor (if table of 8 or 10 is purchased). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445, by visiting https://bit.ly/SFSOBreakfastAtTiffanys2022 or by emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar 5/22/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar
Sunday, 05/22/2022-, 11:00 am-02:30 pm
Bahia Mar
801 Seabreeze Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: General tickets: $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets: $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Darlings…set out your Sunday finery and join South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) for a “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser at Bahia Mar (801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) on May 22. From 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., enjoy music, a fashion show, exclusive shopping and bubbly on the waterfront with a special performance by Erika Norell as Holly Golightly who will rock the runway and open the show in drag-a-licious style.

The program will begin at 11 a.m. with shopping and a Mimosa bar followed by a noon lunch and the fashion show.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27. Next up will be its Summer Series Chamber Music Concerts beginning May 26.

The South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser is sponsored by Wonderland, Flora Ottimer, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Olivier Salon & Spa, Plumme & Petal, Provacativo Champagne, ShaMoon, Tops & Bottoms Men’s Boutique and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

General tickets for are $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets are $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight. The VIP experience includes front row seats on the runway, Champagne at the table, VIP gift and recognition as table sponsor (if table of 8 or 10 is purchased). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445, by visiting https://bit.ly/SFSOBreakfastAtTiffanys2022 or by emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

He Said, She Said Trivia Night 5/17/22

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He Said, She Said Trivia Night
Tuesday, 05/17/2022-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Tank Brewing Co
5100 NW 72nd Ave A-1,
Miami, Florida, 33166
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Brittany Brave hosts this wild new monthly trivia experience where teams will battle it out for awesome prizes including free drinks, swag, and more!
Join us at The Tank Brewing Co on the third Tuesday every month at 8pm with your boo, squad, or whole office crew to see who knows the most about guys, gals, and everything in between.

Prizes awarded throughout the night + a sweet grand prize package including a bar tab and other goodies for the team with the most points at the end.

Make sure to sign up your team in advance to guarantee your spots! Teams will be divided into guys vs girls so squad up accordingly (select ticket quantity based on how many on your team)

Albizu University’s “Ask the Experts” Mental Health Webinar Series: The Rising Demand for Mental Health Professionals 5/11/22

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Albizu University’s “Ask the Experts” Mental Health Webinar Series: The Rising Demand for Mental Health Professionals
Wednesday, 05/11/2022-05/11/2022, 01:00 pm-02:00 pm

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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing?
Requiring masks?
Providing hand sanitizer?

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing reported that 77 percent of U.S. counties are experiencing a severe shortage of mental health providers. COVID has dramatically increased the problem. This translates into significant hiring opportunities in the mental health and psychology professions.
Thus, with a growing national need for mental health professionals at all levels, Albizu University is hosting a discussion panel entitled “The Rising Demand for Mental Health Professionals” on what job seekers should to know about considering and preparing for a career as a provider who can make a difference.
A four-member panel of Albizu University psychology professors and mental health professionals convenes for a one-hour webinar, free and open to the public, to delve into various types of career opportunities, how they may have changed since the COVID pandemic and what a typical day is like for a therapist or counselor.
The discussion also will explore the challenge of recruiting a diverse workforce able to address the dynamics of patients from various demographic segments.

The webinar will be livestreamed via Zoom and via Facebook Live on Albizu University’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AlbizuMIA

American Heritage Schools’ Summer Programs Open House 6/2/22

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American Heritage Schools’ Summer Programs Open House on June 2
Thursday, 06/02/2022-, 06:30 pm-08:00 pm

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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing?
Requiring masks?
Providing hand sanitizer?

The prestigious American Heritage Schools, voted one of the Best Private Schools in America by Niche,
is pleased to announce that its summer programs, including Day Camp and Summer Institute, will be offered in-person or online during Summer 2022. The summer programs will run for nine weeks starting June 13 through August 12, 2022.

Summer Institute:
The American Heritage Summer Institute is a summer educational program that offers over 120 enrichment and reinforcement courses (3 week sessions or weekly seminars), specifically designed with student interest and engagement in mind, to students from PK3 through 12th grade. American Heritage Schools’ course offerings are often viewed as the gold standard in college-preparatory education and the Summer Institute continues that standard.

High school course offerings include advanced test prep, honors and AP level research work, as well as unique pre-professional programs for those interested in future careers in medicine, law, or business entrepreneurship.

The Summer Institute also offers a wide variety of enrichment and reinforcement programs for Middle School (grades 6-8) and Lower School (Pre-K 3 to 5th grade) students as well as one-on-one tutoring options for those looking to enhance their skills and build confidence as we head into the new school year.

The American Heritage Summer Institute features top-notch instructors, all of whom are degreed and certified professionals in their fields.

For more information or to sign up, please visit: https://online.ahschool.com/pages/summer-institute

Summer Camps:
American Heritage Schools’ summer camp programs are designed for children ages 3-14. In addition to Day Camp, specialty camps vary by campus, and include Robotics, Art, Science, Musical Theatre, Video Production and Sports camps. Each camper enjoys age-appropriate activities supervised by American Heritage Schools’ highly qualified staff.

Cabins for ages 3-5 are co-ed, while ages 6-13 have separate cabins for boys and girls. All cabins, which are classrooms during the school year, are air conditioned and campers take pride in decorating them to reflect the cabin’s theme.

To expand the number of recreational activities available to campers ages 8-13, age-appropriate field trips are scheduled. All field trips are supervised by Off-Campus Directors as well as an appropriate number of counselors. Prior to starting camp, campers will receive a schedule of activities.

American Heritage offers Free bus transportation from central locations throughout the tri-county area.

The summer camps are directed by state certified teachers and college or high school students who have been carefully screened by American Heritage Schools. Many of the counselors are students or alumni of the school or have been campers or Counselors In Training (CITs) for a number of years. They are well-trained in safety and camp policies.

For more information or to sign up, please visit: https://online.ahschool.com/pages/day-camp

For more information and to reserve a spot, visit https://online.ahschool.com/ or please contact 1-888-490-7467 or e-mail Summeronlineinquiry@ahschool.com.

Ahead of the summer programs, American Heritage Schools’ will host virtual open houses on three different dates. The Summer Programs Open House dates are as follows:

· March 10, 2022
o 6:30 p.m. – Grades PK-5: https://ahschool.zoom.us/webinar/register/2916412386772/WN_aVHGUqusTXGgwxfiP4nvXA
o 7:15 p.m. – Grades 6-12: https://ahschool.zoom.us/webinar/register/8216412387270/WN_lIJ0GDNnTr6nyCiTjqGJsA

· April 28, 2022
o 6:30 p.m. – Grades PK-5: https://ahschool.zoom.us/webinar/register/6016412386119/WN_cotm0zxDSf66aEMIEFjdzA
o 7:15 p.m. – Grades 6-12: https://ahschool.zoom.us/webinar/register/8816412388225/WN_Fqism5dvQ422tYfkwddlIg

· June 2, 2022
o 6:30 p.m. – Grades PK-5: https://ahschool.zoom.us/webinar/register/9716412390549/WN_GONsqvDGRKSKGRCrqbPnjA
o 7:15 p.m. – Grades 6-12: https://ahschool.zoom.us/webinar/register/6116412391444/WN_iglZc5eMRlG2lgWXPYucqA

Summer Day Camp prices vary per program and start at $550.
Campers who register for Day Camp early before March 4 will receive a 10% discount.

Summer Institute 3-week courses start at $1100.00
Summer Institute weekly seminars start at $420.00

We Are United March 5/15/22

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We Are United March
Sunday, 05/15/2022-, 03:00 pm-07:00 pm
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Eventbrite
Cost: Free with registration

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

South Florida Organizations Partner in Unity
New Alliance Invites Public to Join the Movement

With an eye toward inspiring unity and cooperation across the public, MCCJ met with South Florida community leaders and organizations to form an alliance that will embody the belief that we’re better off united, regardless of race, color, religion, origin, and political affiliation. Yearning for the days when people had constructive conversations despite having differences and determined to bring those days back to vibrant life, this newly formed alliance has planned a march for May 15, 2022, at 3PM in Downtown Miami, and it is inviting the community to join in their efforts.

The main thrust of “We Are United” is to show that we are proud of and united in our differences and what makes us unique; that we wish to operate with compassion, care towards one another, and remain supportive of each other with respect and in celebration of these differences. It aims to tackle hate and divisiveness, by clearly demonstrating that people are better off united. Organizers plan to make this march an annual event. Over ten entities, including the Office of Mayor Danielle Levine Cava are encouraging additional organizations to join the alliance in hopes of repairing the currently frayed social fabric. “Sadly, we’re at the point where almost anything can turn into a topic of division, and it’s only getting worse,” states Matt Anderson, MCCJ executive director. “We profoundly believe every person has the right to live in dignity and enjoy respect, regardless of race, gender, faith, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or socioeconomic status. For that reason, we aspire to make Miami a model of intercultural understanding.”

On May 15th, MCCJ and this newly formed alliance will assemble at The Freedom Tower at 3:00PM. The march will officially begin at 3:45PM. People are expected to make it The Underline (right near Brickell station) by 4:40PM. At that point, there will be a performance by Guitars Over Guns followed by speeches from key figures. The event ends at 6PM.

WHEN:
Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 3PM

WHERE:
Meet at Freedom Tower in Downtown Miami at 600 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. The march will end at The Underline at SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130

REGISTRATION:
The event is free, but people are asked to register via Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/38EtmAV

WE ARE UNITED PARTNERS:
American Jewish Committee, Books & Books, COSMOS, Jewish Community Relations Council of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Love the Everglades, MCCJ, Miami-Dade College, Miami Herald, Office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, The Underline, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami, and YWCA.

ABOUT MCCJ:
MCCJ, Inc. was originally founded in Miami in 1935 as the Miami Branch of the National Conference of Christians & Jews. Later, the group was renamed the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews. In 2011, in recognition of its embrace of people of ALL faiths and secular backgrounds, the organization formally changed its name to MCCJ, Inc. Today, it goes beyond its original intent by creating a haven for dialog, training inclusive leaders and promoting understanding for all faiths, races and cultures through education, advocacy, and conflict resolution. It hosts the oldest continuous interfaith clergy dialog in the United States and presents prejudice reducing programs in local high schools, among other activities. For more information, please visit www.miamiccj.org or call 305-755-6096. Find them on Facebook and @MCCJ_Miami on Twitter.

ABOUT FRIENDS OF THE UNDERLINE:
Our mission is to deliver and activate a 120-acre, world-class linear park spanning 10-miles below Miami’s Metrorail that will transform regional mobility and celebrate diversity, culture, and lifelong learning. Through innovative urban trails and creative programming, we are connecting people to their environment and each other to create a safe, healthy, equitable, and sustainable community. For more information visit theunderline.org and follow on social media @theunderlinemia.

Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB) “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” 4/25/22

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Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB) “Black & White: A Night At The Museum”
Monday, 04/25/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Facebook
Cost: $75

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its fifth annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” special event on Monday, April 25, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This elegant black and white themed cocktail party at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will feature an exclusive exhibit tour, live entertainment by Dillard High School Center for the Arts students, light bites and a decadent dessert table.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience Lux et Veritas, a FAB-funded exhibit, at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale on a private tour by Bonnie Clearwater, director and chief curator of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. Lux et Veritas explores a transformative period in contemporary art by focusing on a generation of artists of color who attended Yale School of Art for graduate studies between 2000 and 2010. The exhibition’s title alludes to Yale University’s motto, “Lux et Veritas,” which translates from Latin to “Light and Truth.” In the context of this exhibition, the title references how these artists thought with critical complexity about their work and their movement through institutional structures. Featured artists include Mike Cloud, william cordova, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Abigail DeVille, Torkwase Dyson, John Espinosa, Luis Gispert, Rashawn Griffin, Leslie Hewitt, Loren Holland, Titus Kaphar, Jamerry Kim, Eric N. Mack, Wardell Milan, Wangechi Mutu, Mamiko Otsubo, Ronny Qevedo, Mickalene Thomas, Anna Tsouhlarakis, Shoshanna Weinberger and Kehinde Wiley.

As with similar programs, Yale School of Art, in New Haven, Connecticut, had not been historically diverse, which spurred these art students to form affiliations across the departments of painting, graphic design, sculpture, photography and art history. They filled gaps in the school’s curriculum and counteracted the lack of diversity among the faculty by inviting artists, curators and writers of color as advisors and guest speakers, developing an interdisciplinary forum, publishing art journals, organizing exhibitions and documenting their experiences in video and photography. The relationships they formed at school evolved into communities that networked and provided essential support and feedback for one another, often passing on these efforts beyond graduate study. Their reevaluation of the Western art canon, and commitment to the method and practice of teaching has contributed to a greater recognition of artists of color, challenged stereotypes and enriched the overall shared spaces of learning and thinking about art and the art praxis.

Lux et Veritas provides a public forum in which to address the directions these artists took based on the explorations that began in graduate school and were instilled thereafter in their practice. The exhibition is curated by Bonnie Clearwater, director and chief curator, NSU Art Museum. Mike Cloud (Yale, MFA 2003), william cordova (Yale, MFA 2004), Leslie Hewitt (Yale, MFA 2004) and Irene V. Small, associate professor, Contemporary Art & Criticism, Princeton University (Yale, Ph.D. 2008) are advisors on the exhibition. Oral histories with the artists who attended the School of Art provided significant insight into their experiences, relationships, and work.

Lux et Veritas is presented by S. Donald Sussman and sponsored by Funding Arts Broward.

Champagne and cocktails, culinary delights, and selections by DJ Israel Charles, arts and music program director at Dillard High School Center for the Arts, will add to this festive event. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite black and white cocktail attire.

This event is for FAB members, friends and public supporters of the arts. Tickets for “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” are $75 per person and are available at https://bit.ly/FABNightAtTheMuseum2022. For more information, please call (954) 353-7673 or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

YMCA South Florida’s Healthy Kids Day 4/30/22

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YMCA South Florida’s Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, 04/30/2022-, 09:00 am-12:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 NW Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
More Information
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

In advance of the opening of the newest YMCA location in the historic Sistrunk community, YMCA of South Florida will host its free Healthy Kids Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 30 at the new L.A. Lee YMCA / Mizell Community Center, 1409 NW Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. All other YMCA South Florida locations in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties will also host Healthy Kids Day.

Free and open to the public, Healthy Kids Day celebrates with kids and families with healthy, fun activities including family yoga, Zumba, boot camp and a one-mile fun run; sports demonstrations; kids drum fitness; youth and teen athletic training demonstrations; and more. Families can also sign up for early bird savings on summer camp. Classes in Body pump, Sprint, Grit, RMP, Body attack and Body combat are planned but class schedules vary by location. Registration for class(es) is via the mobile app or visit the local YMCA for more information.

The new four-story, 65,000-sq.-ft. L.A. Lee YMCA / Mizell Community Center, set to open with a ribbon cutting on May 20, will offer facilities, programs and services the community said they wanted to have and will serve more than 55,000 people annually.

Sponsors of Healthy Kids Day are Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Miami Marlins, Nicholas Children’s Hospital and Publix Super Market Charities.

Learn How to Balance Life & Work at The South Florida Bloggers April Meetup 4/23/22

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Learn How to Balance Life & Work at The South Florida Bloggers April Meetup
Saturday, 04/23/2022-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
THesis Hotel
1350 South Dixie Highway,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: $10

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

THesis Hotel is excited to host the South Florida Bloggers April Meetup where content creators from all over the South Florida area can mix, mingle, and learn how to create a mindful work-life balance. The event is on Saturday, April 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Gather on the property’s gorgeous Ivy Terrace for drinks, delicious light bites, and a discussion led by Alejandra Chahwan Khale from Sugar Collections and Vanessa Rose Tilley on balancing the different areas of life, including self-care, family, work, and content creation.

A lucky guest will win a Chef’s Tasting for two at Mamey, helmed by 4x James Beard nominee and Food & Wine Best New Chef class of 2020, Chef Niven Patel. Tickets to this event are available for $10 on Eventbrite. Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot today!

About The Speakers

Alejandra Chahwan (@alechahwan)
My name is Alejandra Chahwan but you can call me the fashion floral designer. I’m venezuelan and syrian. I’m 34 years old. I’m a lawyer and I was a politician in Venezuela. Since I was a kid I used to create handmade accessories for women and during the political crisis in my country, I realized that I couldn’t have a future as a lawyer or politician. In consequence, I decided to open my own business. I started making headbands and turbans, then flower crowns. When I moved to Miami I wanted to grow my business so I became a floral designer and now I do decoration for any kind of events. I love to blog my lifestyle with my floral design and motivate people to work or discover their own passion as I discovered mine.

Vanessa Rose Tilley (@vanessarosetilley)
As a Brazilian native, Vanessa moved to Miami and started pursuing her dreams as a fashion and lifestyle blogger, along with being a local ‘it-girl’ – who has worked with luxury clients like BMW, Lancôme, Nordstrom, Victoria’s secrets, Sports Illustrated, Charlotte Tilbury, Ritz Carlton, Google, Redken… but most importantly; she is always supporting small designers and her local community. Vanessa was recently featured on the cover of inDoral Magazine, inWeston Magazine, Miami Shoot Magazine and invited to Radio Florida Brasil. Her energy matches her witty and fun Instagram captions- she is kind, sweet, clever, and always in the search for the perfect cappuccino.

About THesis Hotel
Located in the intersection of Coral Gables, South Miami, and Coconut Grove, THesis Hotel is a modern-day luxury hotel with chic furnishings and a laid-back atmosphere. The property is a destination for visitors to discover new experiences and create lifetime memories with ongoing events, such as weekly yoga classes on the Paseo and live music from Thursday to Sunday on the rooftop terrace.

Friendship Circle’s 13th Annual Walking 4 Friendship 5/1/22

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Friendship Circle’s 13th Annual Walking 4 Friendship
Sunday, 05/01/2022-, 08:00 am-05:00 pm
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th St Miami, FL 33155,
Miami, Florida, 33155
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Friendship Circle in Miami will host its 13th Annual Walking 4 Friendship 3K to raise awareness for children and young adults with special needs. The nonprofit has “teamed up” with the University of Miami’s Athletic Department to bring the world-class educational and athletic institution’s “spirit” to its vibrant community event. Registration is free and a community carnival will follow the walk.

Art Means Business Speak Series with Peter Tunney 4/28/22

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Art Means Business Speak Series with Peter Tunney
Thursday, 04/28/2022-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
BBX Capital
201 E Las Olas Blvd. suite 1900,
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free. RSVP to rvegas@bfabroward.org

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Business for the Arts of Broward’s (BFA) Arts Mean Business Speaker Series (AMB) continues with a live presentation, meet & greet and cocktail hour with artist Peter Tunney, presented by the Community Foundation of Broward James and Cathy Donnelly Family Fund and hosted by BBX Capital, on Thursday, April 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at BBX Capital, 201 E Las Olas Blvd. suite 1900 in Fort Lauderdale. Guests must RSVP to rvegas@bfabroward.org by Tuesday, April 26. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.bfabroward.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Masterworks V: Beethoven, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto featuring David Shifrin and Mahler 4/27/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Masterworks V: Beethoven, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto featuring David Shifrin and Mahler
Wednesday, 04/27/2022-, 07:30 pm-10:00 pm
The Parker
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets $15 – $95

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by Sebrina María Alfonso, will present Mahler’s “Adagietto” from Symphony No. 5, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto featuring David Shifrin, clarinet, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, “Eroica,” as part of its Masterworks V series. The concert will take place on April 27, at 7:30 p.m., at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s season finale concert commences with Mahler’s fourth movement of his Fifth Symphony — a love note to his future wife — and Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, also referred to Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra (with Harp and Piano). Acclaimed soloist, David Shifrin, joins SFSO for this melodious and jazzy two-movement concerto, which was originally commissioned by renowned jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman.

One of only three wind players to have been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize since the award’s inception in 1974, Shifrin is in constant demand as an orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator. He has appeared with numerous symphonies in the U.S., and internationally with orchestras in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. He has also received critical acclaim as a recitalist, appearing at such venues as Alice Tully Hall, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall and the 92nd Street Y in New York City, as well as at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. A much sought-after chamber musician, he has collaborated frequently with such distinguished ensembles and artists as the Tokyo and Emerson String Quartets, Wynton Marsalis, and pianists Emanuel Ax and André Watts.

An artist member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center since 1989, Shifrin served as its artistic director from 1992 to 2004. He has toured extensively throughout the US with CMSLC and hosted and performed in several national television broadcasts on PBS’s Live From Lincoln Center. He has been the artistic director of Chamber Music Northwest in Portland, Oregon since 1981 and is also the artistic director of the Phoenix Chamber Music Festival. In addition, he has served as principal clarinetist with the Cleveland Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra (under Stokowski), the Honolulu and Dallas symphonies, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the New York Chamber Symphony. Shifrin joined the faculty at the Yale School of Music in 1987 and was appointed artistic director of the Chamber Music Society of Yale and Yale’s annual concert series at Carnegie Hall in September 2008. He has also served on the faculties of The Juilliard School, University of Southern California, University of Michigan, Cleveland Institute of Music and the University of Hawaii. In 2007 he was awarded an honorary professorship at China’s Central Conservatory in Beijing.

Shifrin’s recordings on Delos, DGG, Angel/EMI, Arabesque, BMG, SONY, and CRI have consistently garnered praise and awards.

SFSO’s magnificent 2021/22 season culminates with one of Beethoven’s most celebrated works: his monumental Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major. The “Eroica” Symphony represents a turning point not only in Beethoven’s career — but also in the history of music — setting a new symphonic template for future composers to emulate. This is truly a “Sinfonia Eroica,” or heroic symphony.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, launched its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on November 17, 2021.

Tickets for Masterworks V: Beethoven, Copland and Mahler start at $15 for the April 27 concert at The Parker (707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale). Tickets are on sale, now, at southfloridasymphony.org/masterworksv. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Masterworks V: Beethoven, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto featuring David Shifrin and Mahler 4/28/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Masterworks V: Beethoven, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto featuring David Shifrin and Mahler
Thursday, 04/28/2022-, 07:30 pm-10:00 pm
Temple Israel of Greater Miami
137 NE 19th St,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: General admission tickets are $36

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by Sebrina María Alfonso, will present Mahler’s “Adagietto” from Symphony No. 5, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto featuring David Shifrin, clarinet, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, “Eroica,” as part of its Masterworks V series. The concert will take place on April 28, at 7:30 p.m., at Temple Israel of Greater Miami.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s season finale concert commences with Mahler’s fourth movement of his Fifth Symphony — a love note to his future wife — and Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, also referred to Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra (with Harp and Piano). Acclaimed soloist, David Shifrin, joins SFSO for this melodious and jazzy two-movement concerto, which was originally commissioned by renowned jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman.

One of only three wind players to have been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize since the award’s inception in 1974, Shifrin is in constant demand as an orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator. He has appeared with numerous symphonies in the U.S., and internationally with orchestras in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. He has also received critical acclaim as a recitalist, appearing at such venues as Alice Tully Hall, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall and the 92nd Street Y in New York City, as well as at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. A much sought-after chamber musician, he has collaborated frequently with such distinguished ensembles and artists as the Tokyo and Emerson String Quartets, Wynton Marsalis, and pianists Emanuel Ax and André Watts.

An artist member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center since 1989, Shifrin served as its artistic director from 1992 to 2004. He has toured extensively throughout the US with CMSLC and hosted and performed in several national television broadcasts on PBS’s Live From Lincoln Center. He has been the artistic director of Chamber Music Northwest in Portland, Oregon since 1981 and is also the artistic director of the Phoenix Chamber Music Festival. In addition, he has served as principal clarinetist with the Cleveland Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra (under Stokowski), the Honolulu and Dallas symphonies, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the New York Chamber Symphony. Shifrin joined the faculty at the Yale School of Music in 1987 and was appointed artistic director of the Chamber Music Society of Yale and Yale’s annual concert series at Carnegie Hall in September 2008. He has also served on the faculties of The Juilliard School, University of Southern California, University of Michigan, Cleveland Institute of Music and the University of Hawaii. In 2007 he was awarded an honorary professorship at China’s Central Conservatory in Beijing.

Shifrin’s recordings on Delos, DGG, Angel/EMI, Arabesque, BMG, SONY, and CRI have consistently garnered praise and awards.

SFSO’s magnificent 2021/22 season culminates with one of Beethoven’s most celebrated works: his monumental Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major. The “Eroica” Symphony represents a turning point not only in Beethoven’s career — but also in the history of music — setting a new symphonic template for future composers to emulate. This is truly a “Sinfonia Eroica,” or heroic symphony.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, launched its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on November 17, 2021.

General admission tickets for Masterworks V: Beethoven, Copland and Mahler are $36 for the April 28 performance at Temple Israel of Greater Miami (137 NE 19th Street). Tickets are on sale, now, at southfloridasymphony.org/masterworksv. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Gulfstream Park Village Welcomes Furniture Retailer BoConcept, Enhancing Its Position As South Florida’s Leading Home Store Destination 4/28/22

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Gulfstream Park Village Welcomes Furniture Retailer BoConcept, Enhancing Its Position As South Florida’s Leading Home Store Destination
Thursday, 04/28/2022-, 11:00 am-09:00 pm
Gulfstream Park Village
600 Silks Run,
Hallandale, Florida, 33009
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Gulfstream Park Village, South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining and restaurant destination located on the border of Broward and Miami-Dade County, is pleased to welcome furniture retailer BoConcept as a new tenant. BoConcept will be hosting its official grand opening on Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to browse the wide range of luxurious Danish furniture and décor. Prior to the grand opening, there will be a ribbon cutting press conference at 11 a.m. with Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper.
With the addition of BoConcept, Gulfstream Park Village is pleased to continue its leading position as a South Florida home store destination with 11 home and design stores. Other retailers located at Gulfstream Park Village include Alex Kay Gallery/Art Plex Photo, Todel, Bang & Olufsen, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Sher Gallery, The Container Store, West Elm, Williams Sonoma and Z Gallerie.
A global leader in functional and stylish furniture with more than 300 locations across 65 countries, BoConcept offers tailored approaches for each customer’s specific living-space needs. Founded in Denmark, BoConcept differentiates itself by offering premium quality, modern designs that elevate interior spaces to achieve their full potential. The company remains focused on creating functional furniture for the urban consumer through partnerships with the world’s leading interior designers.
“Gulfstream Park Village is an ideal setting for BoConcept. As we continue to see steady increases in home shopping activity, Gulfstream remains a comprehensive, one-stop destination for 11 home stores with a unique array of products and services,” said Alex Schreer, Director of Experiential Marketing at Gulfstream Park Village. “It’s this unique shopping experience that distinguishes Gulfstream Park Village from ordinary malls.”
The BoConcept store is located at Suite 1280, next to Crate & Barrel in Gulfstream Park Village, at 600 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Store hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information about BoConcept and its services, please call (305) 350-1941.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to Host 11th Annual “Claws for Kids” Fundraiser in Memory of Judy Kramer 5/3/22

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to Host 11th Annual “Claws for Kids” Fundraiser in Memory of Judy Kramer
Tuesday, 05/03/2022-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach will once again host Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 11th Annual “Claws for Kids” in memory of Judy Kramer. The in-person fundraising brunch will take place on Tuesday, May 3, kicking off with a cocktail reception at 11 a.m., followed by brunch at noon. Guests will enjoy delicious stone crabs and other signature menu items without the wait. Olga Guilarte and Lisa Mendelson are graciously co-chairing this year’s event.

“Claws for Kids” is held in memory of Judy Kramer, a longtime Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board member, who helped create the event and chaired it since inception until her passing in February 2021.

Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs, including after school programs, homework assistance, computer training, social skills, dance, arts & crafts, professional mentoring, and summer and athletic programs.

“It’s an honor to hold the 11th Annual ‘Claws for Kids’ in memory of Judy Kramer who helped create this event and chaired it since its inception,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “We look forward to seeing everyone back in person and enjoying Joe’s famous stone crabs while raising funds to benefit the Club’s many positive programs.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade supporters who cannot attend the event can still enjoy Joe’s famous stone crabs at home or on a date of their choice with the purchase of a gift card, just in time for Mother’s Day. To participate, guests must purchase sponsorship gift cards on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s website to benefit “Claws for Kids.”

“Claws for Kids” sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $500 to $30,000. Individual tickets are available to purchase for $325. To purchase sponsorships, please visit bit.ly/ClawsForKids22.

For more information, please contact Rhia Hunter at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or via email at rhunter@bgcmia.org.

MindTravel Floating Meditation at Carillion Miami Wellness Resort 4/10/22

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MindTravel Floating Meditation at Carillion Miami Wellness Resort
Sunday, 04/10/2022-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
Carillion Miami Wellness Resort
6801 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
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Cost: $40-$75

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

On Sunday, April 10, 2022, MindTravel, the fully-immersive underwater floating meditation and music experience, returns to Carillon Miami Wellness Resort.

This immersive concert allows you to float weightlessly in the water as Murray Hidary’s real-time compositions are amplified through high-end underwater speakers from Lubell Labs. MindTravelers can float close to the surface using pool noodles or dance underwater as the music plays. All-the-while, enjoy a journey into the realm of the unconscious mind while experiencing new levels of reflection and rejuvenation through this experience where music and mindfulness meet. You can also choose to listen poolside.

The journeys begin promptly at 5:00pm and 7:00pm.
Sign-in begins at 4:30pm and 6:30pm.

This experience will be held rain or shine. In the unlikely event of a weather-related cancellation, you will be contacted with instructions on how to request a refund.

PLEASE NOTE: this experience takes place at the adults-only pool at the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort. Attendees under 18 years of age will not be admitted.
Recommendations for this event:
Bathing suit (required)
Towel
Goggles
Flip flops for the pool area
Wetsuit (this is up to personal preference; the pool will be heated)

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
6801 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33141

The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach to Host 5th Annual SOS Ocean Conservation Day sponsored by Tortuga Music Festival 4/24/22

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The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach to Host 5th Annual SOS Ocean Conservation Day sponsored by Tortuga Music Festival
Sunday, 04/24/2022-, 09:00 am-04:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Now in its 5th year, SOS Ocean Conservation Day, sponsored by Tortuga Music Festival, returns to The LOOP. The free, one-day, outdoor event combines fun and educational programs for the entire family to bring awareness to the ocean. The SOS mission and event theme this year is, “Lettuce Give Thanks.” 100% of all profits from the silent auction will benefit the sea turtle feedings at the Marine Environmental Education Center at the Carpenter House (MEEC).

The day begins with a Morning Shoreline Cleanup hosted by Free Our Seas & Beyond from 9-11 a.m. All participants will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win general admission tickets to the 2023 Tortuga Music Festival. Within the SOS Ocean Conservation area, ocean and marine conservation groups and local businesses will engage with attendees through a variety of activities to educate the community on how to become more eco-friendly and help save marine life and coral reefs.

Confirmed activities include: Turtle tattoos sponsored by Sea Turtle Oversight Protection; shark cage photobooth presented by Sharks4Kids; live lionfish safety demonstrations sponsored by Force-E Scuba hosted by local divers Charley Schram and Rosalie Opalka; cast and reel in a (toy) shark, presented by American Shark Conservation; test your knowledge on corals with Friends Of Our Florida Reefs; help create a mosaic “plastic portrait” with IGFA; a pelican release on the beach with South Florida Wildlife Center; Fort Lauderdale Police “Comet” video game trailer; marine unit and fire rescue CPR demonstrations; and a live Jiu Jitsu demonstrations by Fort Lauderdale Jiu Jitsu.

Photo opportunities include live mermaids; Pirate Captain Theo Jones; strolling characters; and pucker up to kiss-a-shark in the SOS debris art mural. Interactive areas include arts and crafts with local artists and debris sculptures pop-up art. Guests will also enjoy eco-friendly, biodegradable giveaways, live music, food and drink vendors and more.

This year’s event will be plastic free. Event goers are encouraged to bring their own ocean-friendly drinkware to help continue the ongoing mission to ban plastic in our community. Additionally, Lauderdale Marina will distribute free brown bags to help ban-plastic at the event.

For more information or to register for the beach cleanup, visit https://theloopflb.com/events/5th-annual-sos-ocean-conservation-day/

Miami Speed Week 5/7/22, 5/8/22

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Miami Speed Week
Saturday, 05/07/2022-05/08/2022, 12:00 pm-12:00 am
Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Starts at $20

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

As excitement revs up for the global racing phenomenon that has made its way to Miami, what better place to experience everything racing than at Bayfront Park. Miami Speed Week will host pop ups throughout the week leading into the main event at Bayfront Park on May 7 and 8, where fans will celebrate in an immersive experience that will shift their love of racing into high gear.

Miami Speed Week is for anyone who is fired up by high performance. It’s the place to converge and interact with pros and top automotive brands. It’s where they can take part in friendly competition to evaluate their abilities at several interactive skill challenges, and participate in e-sports, demonstrations, and meet & greets. All this while enjoying live entertainment throughout the week.

“Start your engines, because this will be an all-encompassing, family-friendly, riveting week unified by our shared love of all things speed. What better than to be in Downtown Miami, which has the enviable distinction of having Biscayne Bay as its backdrop and a long circuit history of hosting IMSA, Trans Am, and IndyCar races,” said Tony Albelo, executive producer at EngageLive, the crew behind this racing-centric experience. Meant for all fans, whether seasoned or casual, Miami Speed Week will put pedal to the metal with sponsor activations, fan engagement, live entertainment, food, and libations. Between that, the revving of engines and burning of rubber, everyone will get their fix of everything racing and entertainment at Miami Speed Week.

WHEN:
Saturday May 7, 2022 / 12:00pm –12:00am
Sunday May 8, 2022 / 12:00pm –11:00pm

WHERE:
Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

TICKETS:
Starts at $20 and can be purchased online at https://miamispeedweek.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA:
@MiamiSpeedWeek on IG, FB and Twitter

ABOUT ENGAGELIVE:
Operating since 2017, EngageLive! and Loud And Live are leaders in creating local and national live event experiences around music, arts, sports, and lifestyle. As a local events division, EngageLive! connects people to live events at a fundamental level, creating truly engaging experiences. For more information, visit https://engagelivellc.com/ and follow them on social media. FB: @EngageLiveLLC, IG: @engagelivellc or call (305) 459-9988.

Thursdays at PAMM: A Tiki-riffic Luau 3/24/22

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Thursdays at PAMM: A Tiki-riffic Luau
Thursday, 03/24/2022-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: $16

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Celebrate spring break with a tiki-riffic luau on Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (PAMM) waterfront terrace and Verde restaurant and bar! Vibe to a live set by renowned solo artist Marquise Fair and DJ sets by Mr.Blueinske. At Verde, feast on slow-roasted pig (while supplies last) and luau-themed specials, and stop by the Diplomatico Rum bar for samples of their signature Rum Fizz.

Sunday by the Shore 4/3/22

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Sunday by the Shore
Sunday, 04/03/2022-, 09:00 am-04:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Sunday by the Shore, is the new monthly community building event that encourages the public to spend the day at The LOOP to connect with their neighbors and make new friends. Guests are invited to bring a picnic blanket and lawn chair, or borrow one from The LOOP, and enjoy a rotation of live music, interactive experiences, a picnic brunch setting, Shop & Stroll market, oceanside yoga and a variety of lawn games including pickleball, checkers, tic-tac-toe, and more.

The schedule of activities in April includes:
• All Day: Shop & Stroll Marketplace and Lawn Games
• 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.: Oceanside Yoga
• 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Broadway at the Beach with the Broward Center Spotlights performing songs from the current lineup of Broadway Across America shows scheduled at the Broward Center during the 2022 Season
• 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Live Music – artist TBA

The Broward Center Spotlights is a performing vocal ensemble of students in grades 6-12 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Students are selected annually through an audition process, and gain top-tier instruction in song and dance, musicianship, improved vocal technique and song interpretation while building dance skills and stage presence. The Broward Center Spotlights have performed at a number of popular local community events, including Christmas on Las Olas, Light up Lauderdale and Trick or Treat on 2nd Street.

The Broward Center Spotlights will be presenting Broadway on the Beach-featuring songs from its current touring season including Frozen, CATS and Pretty Woman as well as other favorite Broadway tunes from the classics to today for the whole family to enjoy. Join these 30 talented singers as they perform exciting and entertaining group numbers as well as dazzling vocal solos. Songs include: Frozen Medley, Memory, Don’t Forget to Dance, Everything’s Coming Up Roses and more.

For more information and to pre-register for yoga, visit https://theloopflb.com/events/sunday-by-the-shore/

Wrightwood Magic: Breathwork Meditation and Cooking Demo 4/8/22

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Wrightwood Magic: Breathwork Meditation and Cooking Demo
Friday, 04/08/2022-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Wrightwood Studios
440 NW 135th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33168
Website
Cost: 10

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Swing by Wrightwood Studios for an ancestral guided meditation and cooking demo on April 8th led by Nzingah Oniwosan and Chef Duece.

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus 35TH Anniversary “Why We Sing” Spring Concert & Exhibit 5/7/22

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Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus 35TH Anniversary “Why We Sing” Spring Concert & Exhibit
Saturday, 05/07/2022-, 08:00 pm-
United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale
2501 NE 30th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: General Admission $35; VIP $50

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FTLGMC) will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a special “Why We Sing” concert and retrospective exhibit on Saturday, May 7, at 8 p.m., at United Church of Christ (2501 NE 30th Street in Fort Lauderdale). Attendees will enjoy a sentimental selection of favorite songs from the vocal group’s past and present repertoire plus an historical showcase comprised of banners, art, posters and other ephemera, costumes and photographs.

Some “Why We Sing” concert selections will include “Walk Hand in Hand” by Andy Williams, “Sunday” by Steven Sondheim, “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane, “Family” from Dreamgirls, the traditional sea shanty “What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor,” “Where the Boys Are” by Connie Francis and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel. As a special treat, former members of the chorus will be invited onstage to join present voices for a rousing and uplifting finale.

General admission tickets for the “Why We Sing” 35th Musical Celebration concert are $35; VIP tickets in the first five rows with priority seating are priced at $50, plus a small service fee, and include premium seating and a drink ticket with pre-intermission drink order option. Tickets are available online at fortlauderdalegaymenschorus.org or by calling (954) 832-0060.

Funding for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Sponsors include OutClique, Community Foundation of Broward, HotSpots!, Truist, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Google Ad Grants, ArtsProud ReSTART and ToggleDigitalMarketing.com.

Vecinos Market x No More Tears Happy Hour 3/16/22

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Vecinos Market x No More Tears Happy Hour
Wednesday, 03/16/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Como Como at Moxy South Beach
915 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

In spirit of women’s month, Miami’s digital marketplace, Vecinos Market has teamed up with local charity, No More Tears and Dobel Maestro Tequila for a campaign featuring their very powerful annual luncheon committee including Cristina Scarano, Cindy Pearlstein, Ania O. Goldberg, Natalie Corvacho, Lauren Barrington, Christina Sirinyan, Jenny Pimentel. This partnership is a multi-tiered experience that will be kicked off with an in-person event, a rather unique happy hour at the Moxy South Beach where a moderated conversation will take place between a No More Tears survivor, Erin Michelle Newberg and Jilian Sanz alongside Somy Ali, the Founder of the life-saving organization where nobody receives a salary. No More Tears rescues and empowers victims of human trafficking, sex trafficking and domestic violence. Over the years, they have successfully saved 30,000 women, men, children and pets.
100% of the proceeds from the Serena Margarita will also be donated directly to No More Tears in addition to any cocktail made with Dobel Maestro Tequila.

Throughout the month of March, Vecinos Market will donate a percentage of sales from a selection of exclusive gift boxes where each committee member curated their own. Additionally, attendees can donate $1 to No More Tears by subscribing to Vecinos here.

Harbor Lights Gala 4/9/22

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Harbor Lights Gala
Saturday, 04/09/2022-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $300

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Children’s Harbor kicks off a milestone 25th anniversary this year with the 9th Annual Harbor Lights Gala at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, 551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., on Saturday, April 9 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Themed “Havana Nights,” the Harbor Lights Gala benefits Children’s Harbor, a nationally accredited nonprofit agency with a mission to help strengthen families in our community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated and productive adults.

The evening begins with cocktails and cigars with the backdrop of the sunset on the rooftop lounge of the Conrad. They then move inside for dinner and dancing with live musical guest, Fondo Blanco, who brings the perfect blend of Latin and American music. The celebration continues at 10 p.m. with the Hora Loca after-party.

“This year’s Harbor Lights Gala is truly a celebration of 25 years of hope and healing. Our story began in 1996 when a local businessman, Bill Mahoney, learned that there was a foster care crisis in our community,” said Children’s Harbor CEO Tiffani Dhooge. “Unable to ignore this reality, he reached out to other like-minded individuals and together they decided to create a solution. Fast forward 25 years, and thousands of lives have changed course because of the determination of a few We are so thankful to the extraordinary network of sponsors, donors and supporters who make it possible for us to have an incredibly meaningful impact on the lives of the children and families we are entrusted to serve.”

Tickets to the Harbor Lights Gala are $300 which includes an open bar, cigar circle, gourmet dinner and dancing along with an after-party beginning at 10 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit HarborLightGala.givesmart.com.

For more information, call 954-252-3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Mozart, Mendelssohn & Rossini featuring Catherine Lan and Tao Lin of Duo Beaux Arts 3/24/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Mozart, Mendelssohn & Rossini featuring Catherine Lan and Tao Lin of Duo Beaux Arts
Thursday, 03/24/2022-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Temple Israel of Greater Miami
137 NE 19th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: $36

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by Sebrina María Alfonso, will present Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat Major, K. 365, featuring Catherine Lan and Tao Lin of Duo Beaux Arts, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Opus 56, “Scotch” and Rossini’s The Italian Girl in Algiers Overture as part of its Masterworks IV series. The concert will commence on March 24, at 7:30 p.m., at Temple Israel of Greater Miami.

The program begins with the sparkling overture to Rossini’s comic opera The Italian Girl in Algiers, which is said to be among the most memorable in all of Rossini’s work. It is known for its distinct opening of slow, quiet woodwinds in imitation of pizzicato strings, leading to a sudden loud burst of sound from the full ensemble.

The concert continues with Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat Major, K. 365, featuring the dynamic Catherine Lan and Tao Lin — husband and wife – of Duo Beaux Arts. The pair will join SFSO on the mainstage for the first time, performing one of the limited number of Mozart works for two or more solo instruments with orchestra. They were regular performers during SFSO’s virtual Intermission Music Series, presented for free during Covid shutdown. Lan also performs as a member of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra, most recently during its Handel’s Messiah concerts. Formed in 2008, Duo Beaux Arts is critically acclaimed for its adrenalized performances across Europe and the United States. The pair has been featured on Fox 4’s “Morning Blend TV,” Maine Public and in Venice magazine, Asian-Trend magazine, World Journal New York, and Gulfshore Life magazine. Season highlights include recitals at Swan City Piano Festival and the prestigious Cosmos Club in Washington D.C., as well as concert tours in Hungary and Canada.

The program concludes with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Opus 56. Some of Mendelssohn’s most brilliant musical inspirations came from his travels. While on holiday in Scotland, he was particularly moved by the picturesque, evocative ruins of Holyrood Chapel in Edinburgh, the inspiration for his Third Symphony — also known as the “Scottish” or “Scotch” Symphony.

Recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 2021-22 season runs through April 28, 2022.

General admission tickets for Masterworks IV: Mozart, Mendelssohn & Rossini are $36. Tickets are on sale, now at southfloridasymphony.org/masterworksiv. Additional health and safety concert attendance protocols can be found on the site. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Join Us for the Unleash Your Love Dog Event 4/10/22

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Join Us for the Unleash Your Love Dog Event
Sunday, 04/10/2022-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road District, including the Euclid Oval in Lincoln Road’s 700 Block and Michigan Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
More Information
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Miami’s canine community and their two-legged friends are taking over the Lincoln Road District. Unleash Your Love #onLincoln, produced by the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District (BID) and Doggy Fest, is a free event that will feature fun activities and activations taking place on Sunday, April 10th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The day-long event is the first of its kind in Miami Beach and will feature a Doggie Fun Zone, canine obstacle course, owner and dog look-alike contest, dog fashion show hosted by the G-Girls, training demonstration, live music and entertainment, vendor marketplace and more! The Miami Beach Police Department will also conduct a K9 demonstration. Don’t have a pooch yet? Pet adoptions and rescue opportunities will also be available for a chance to make a new furry best friend. The event is presented by the Lincoln Road BID in collaboration with Duquesa Promotions.

For more event details, visit: lincolnrd.com/unleash-your-love-onlincoln/

Where: Lincoln Road District, including the Euclid Oval in Lincoln Road’s 700 Block and Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Sunday, April 10th, 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Rhythm by the River: A Festival Celebrating Black Voices 3/20/22

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Rhythm by the River: A Festival Celebrating Black Voices
Sunday, 03/20/2022-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Esplanade Park
400 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents Rhythm by the River, a festival celebrating some of the most exciting and innovative Black voices in Broward County.

The community is invited to come together for a fun-filled day of music, dance, drama, poetry and interactive events for the whole family. Hosted by WPLG-Local 10 anchor and reporter Alexis Frazier, this free community event features live performances, food trucks, workshops, arts and crafts, and more throughout the afternoon.

On the mainstage, Purple Flux delivers a fusion of Hip-Hop and R&B sounds. The Randy Corinthian Quintet brings a soulful and sophisticated set of smooth jazz hits. The beat continues with West African Drum and Dance ensemble Troupe Fallou. Renegade Theatre Company offers a dynamic array of Broadway musical hits drawn from their repertoire. Art Prevails Project presents a mix of spoken word and theatrical vignettes from their critically acclaimed work. Guests will enjoy a sneak peek at the upcoming play Head Above Water: The Life of Esther Rolle by Darius V. Daughtry, directed by Bianca LaVerne Jones, commissioned by the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. As the grand finale, violin virtuosi Sons of Mystro headline the festivities merging their unique blend of classical strings with reggae hits and American pop songs along with some of their own original work.

Everyone is invited to participate in creating a community mural with visual artist Constance Ivana out in the park, or head to the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom at the Broward Center to take part in a Teeny Violini music workshop with New Canon Chamber Collective’s founder Portia Dunkley, a spoken word poetry session with performer and FLO’etry founder Jerris “Quick the Poet” Evans or a Hip-Hop dance class with choreographer and Developing Dreams Foundation’s executive director Pablo Malco.

There will be opportunities to get to know your neighbors, enjoy outstanding entertainment, and learn more about the African American Research Library and Cultural Center’s Vicennial of Black Excellence, Art Prevails Project, Black Violin Foundation, FLO’etry, Developing Dreams Foundation, New Canon Chamber Collective, Old Dillard Museum, Renegade Theatre Company and much more.

Rhythm by the River is part of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative, which uses the arts as a catalyst to raise awareness, deepen knowledge, and mobilize action on social justice issues.

St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour hosted by A Bronx Tale Star Chazz Palminteri 3/17/22

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St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour hosted by A Bronx Tale Star Chazz Palminteri
Thursday, 03/17/2022-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
800 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Everybody’s Irish on St. Patty’s Day, including A Bronx Tale Star Chazz Palminteri!

The Academy Award Nominated Actor will be hosting a special Happy Hour event Thursday, March 17, 4-7 p.m. at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar.
Don’t miss this very special Celebrity Happy Hour coming to you on St. Patty’s Day, Lauderdale!

Fort Lauderdale locals will be given enhanced access to the VIP area where Chazz will be seated. To unlock this opportunity, local guests must sign up for Cuba Libre’s new “Las Olas Locals VIP Club” program. You’ll be among the first to join this exclusive society group with perks only available to club members.

For more information visit https://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/fortlauderdale/post/2022/03/07/a-bronx-tale-star-chazz-palminteri-happy-hour-at-cuba-libre-meet-greet-for-locals/

Songs for Marisol: Roberto Carlos Lange 4/14/22

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Songs for Marisol: Roberto Carlos Lange
Thursday, 04/14/2022-, 07:00 pm-
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: $16

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

In celebration of the opening of Marisol and Warhol Take New York, PAMM presents the newly commissioned multimedia performance Songs for Marisol by Roberto Carlos Lange (aka Helado Negro). The performance will consist of original compositions combined with a selection of Andy Warhol’s films featuring the artist Marisol.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Mozart, Mendelssohn & Rossini featuring Catherine Lan and Tao Lin of Duo Beaux Arts 3/23/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Mozart, Mendelssohn & Rossini featuring Catherine Lan and Tao Lin of Duo Beaux Arts
Wednesday, 03/23/2022-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $15

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by Sebrina María Alfonso, will present Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat Major, K. 365, featuring Catherine Lan and Tao Lin of Duo Beaux Arts, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Opus 56, “Scotch” and Rossini’s The Italian Girl in Algiers Overture as part of its Masterworks IV series. The concert will commence on March 23, at 7:30 p.m., at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

The program begins with the sparkling overture to Rossini’s comic opera The Italian Girl in Algiers, which is said to be among the most memorable in all of Rossini’s work. It is known for its distinct opening of slow, quiet woodwinds in imitation of pizzicato strings, leading to a sudden loud burst of sound from the full ensemble.

The concert continues with Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat Major, K. 365, featuring the dynamic Catherine Lan and Tao Lin — husband and wife – of Duo Beaux Arts. The pair will join SFSO on the mainstage for the first time, performing one of the limited number of Mozart works for two or more solo instruments with orchestra. They were regular performers during SFSO’s virtual Intermission Music Series, presented for free during Covid shutdown. Lan also performs as a member of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra, most recently during its Handel’s Messiah concerts. Formed in 2008, Duo Beaux Arts is critically acclaimed for its adrenalized performances across Europe and the United States. The pair has been featured on Fox 4’s “Morning Blend TV,” Maine Public and in Venice magazine, Asian-Trend magazine, World Journal New York, and Gulfshore Life magazine. Season highlights include recitals at Swan City Piano Festival and the prestigious Cosmos Club in Washington D.C., as well as concert tours in Hungary and Canada.

The program concludes with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Opus 56. Some of Mendelssohn’s most brilliant musical inspirations came from his travels. While on holiday in Scotland, he was particularly moved by the picturesque, evocative ruins of Holyrood Chapel in Edinburgh, the inspiration for his Third Symphony — also known as the “Scottish” or “Scotch” Symphony.

Recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 2021-22 season runs through April 28, 2022.

Tickets for Masterworks IV: Mozart, Mendelssohn & Rossini start at $15. Tickets are on sale, now at southfloridasymphony.org/masterworksiv. Additional health and safety concert attendance protocols can be found on the site. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

About South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO)
Founded in 1997 in Key West by Music Director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, the now Wilton Manors-based South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) is dedicated to providing enriching cultural music experiences to residents and visitors in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Guided by the belief that music is pivotal to thriving communities, SFSO brings vibrancy and engagement with the arts via innovative programming and transformative educational initiatives. A pioneer in its commitment to symphonic music for underserved communities, its Symphony in the Schools program has touched the lives of more than 85,000 students since its inception in 1997. SFSO was recently named the first Partner in the Arts for The Parker by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and has been recognized by the Broward County Cultural Division as a “Major Cultural Institution,” one of only a handful of organizations to be so honored. For a performance schedule and season tickets, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

The Casino @ Dania Beach Presents Rock the Block A Free Family-Friendly Food Truck Event 3/19/21

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The Casino @ Dania Beach Presents Rock the Block A Free Family-Friendly Food Truck Event
Saturday, 03/19/2022-, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
Casino @ Dania Beach
301 E Dania Beach Blvd,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

On the third Saturday of every month The Casino @ Dania Beach is hosting free ‘Rock The Block’ events in the spacious parking lot from 5 – 9 p.m. The ongoing family-friendly event features a selection of food trucks, live music (either a band of a DJ), fun games for kids and raffle items for adults. Plus, free school supplies – books, backpacks etc.

The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach to Host “Second Sunday by The Shore” 3/13/22

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The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach to Host “Second Sunday by The Shore”
Sunday, 03/13/2022-, 09:30 am-04:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Welcoming locals and visitors of all ages to engage in “Infinite Experiences for Everyone Under the Sun,” The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is hosting Second Sunday by the Shore. Starting Feb. 13, the community gathering and building event encourages the public to spend the day at The LOOP to connect with their neighbors and make new friends.

Guests are invited to bring a picnic blanket and lawn chair, or borrow one from The LOOP, and enjoy a rotation of live music, interactive experiences, a picnic brunch setting, a Shop & Stroll market, oceanside yoga and a variety of lawn games including pickleball, checkers, tic-tac-toe, and more.

The Shop & Stroll Marketplace will feature an array of fresh, ready-to-eat food; handmade goods; home furnishings; apothecary items; clothing; accessories; and more.

At 9:30 a.m., Shay Palmer, the founder and owner of Mission Yoga, will lead an oceanside yoga flow on the main lawn in partnership with LO/OP Fit. Yoga lovers of all levels will relish in the ocean breeze and sunshine as they flow through a dynamic sequence of postures and breathwork.

On select months a rotation of interactive experiences will take place, including:
• March 13, May 8 and July 10: Community art project with local artist Djerlens “DJ” Chery. Chery will lead attendees in an interactive class where they will paint ocean scenes depicted in the commissioned artwork, he created for the Fort Lauderdale Beach lifeguard tower wraps.

The monthly schedule of activities includes:
• All Day: Shop & Stroll Marketplace
• 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.: Oceanside Yoga
• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Live Music
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Lawn games and more
Live Music Lineup:
• March 13: Steeltown Religion Band, 12 – 3 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.
Yoga Pricing:
• $5 for Mission Yoga members
• $10 pre-registration for nonmembers
• $15 day of the event

For more information, please visit https://theloopflb.com/events/2nd-sunday-by-the-shore-2022-02-13/.
To register for yoga, please visit https://theloopflb.com/events/2nd-sunday-by-the-shore-yoga/.
For vendor and sponsor inquiries, please email info@theloopflb.com.

31st Annual Asian Culture Festival 3/5/22

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31st Annual Asian Culture Festival
Saturday, 03/05/2022-03/06/2022, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33155
Website
Cost: Admission for the festival is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The 31st Annual Asian Culture Festival returns to South Florida in its new
location at Tropical Park. The two-day cultural celebration, produced by the Thai-American Association of South Florida, the Miami-Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board and the Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation Department, honors the diversity and traditions of many Asian cultures through an enchanting journey of music and dance, live performances, demonstrations, arts, handcrafts, children’s activities and more, all highlighted by a tasty selection of authentic Asian cuisine from more than 20 countries.

The two-day immersive festival also features performances from the Thai Dance Troupe of Miami, a Thai traditional drummer, a Lion Dance and the Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko drummers, which honor cultural traditions with extravagant costumes, instruments and dance styles rooted in historical celebrations dating back more than 1000 years.

Island City Stage Presents a Behind the Red Curtain Free Public Forum: “State of Mental Health – Recognizing Who Needs Help” 3/7/22

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Island City Stage Presents a Behind the Red Curtain Free Public Forum: “State of Mental Health – Recognizing Who Needs Help”
Monday, 03/07/2022-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Island City Stage will host its third Behind the Red Curtain free public forum entitled “State of Mental Health – Recognizing Who Needs Help” preceding the March 17 debut of its production of Tennessee Williams’ Suddenly, Last Summer, a gothic mystery which tackles the weighty subjects of insanity, repression and greed.

This forum will offer a frank discussion about the state of mental health including access for all, modes of therapy and greater acceptance. Experts will discuss traumatic events and their impact on our lives plus offer insight into the history of the mental health profession and how we’ve advanced in recognizing calls for help. The award-winning theatre company invites the community to take part in the discussion.

Guest panelists will include:

• Bob Scardino, LCSW, CAP, Director of Clinical Services, SunServe
• Dawn M. Silver, PhD, Chief Operating Officer, Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County
• Michael Schenker, PhD, Psychologist
• Charmaine S. Borda, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC, ACC, CHt, Clinical Director, The Blue Couch, Inc.
• Rob Freund, PhD, LMHC, Assistant Professor, Lynn University & Primary Therapist, Comprehensive Wellness Centers

The panel will be moderated by Island City Stage Artistic Director, Andy Rogow.

This forum is supported by SunServe and the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc.

Paying homage to one of America’s most celebrated playwrights during his birthday month, Island City Stage will present its debut of Tennessee William’s gothic mystery Suddenly, Last Summer, March 17 – April 17, 2022. Suddenly, Last Summer is part of the theater company’s 10th Anniversary 2021-22 South Florida Season.

On a hot, steamy afternoon in 1936 New Orleans, we find Violet Venable and her niece, Catherine, waging battle in a war that will cement the legacy of Violet’s son, Sebastian. Was he a brilliant artist, devoted son or sexual predator? What really happened last summer?

Directed by Rogow, Suddenly, Last Summer stars Angie Radosh as Violet Venable, Jeanine Gangloff Levy as Catherine Holly and Jonathan Furedy as Dr. Cukrowicz.

Island City Stage’s 10th anniversary 2021-22 season kicked off with The Twentieth Century Way by Tom Jacobson in October followed by Andrew Kramer’s Armature, running through February 27. Upcoming productions include The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam from June 9 – July 10, 2022 and One In Two by Donja R. Love from August 4 – September 4, 2022.

In honor of its 10th anniversary season, Island City Stage created The Behind the Red Curtain free public forum series to engage the community in timely, relevant issues that are both addressed in its productions and affect the South Florida community. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

For more information or to RSVP, please call (954) 928-9800 or visit islandcitystage.org.

Hai for Her hosted by Uchi Miami 3/7/22

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Hai for Her hosted by Uchi Miami
Monday, 03/07/2022-03/08/2022, 06:30 pm-09:00 pm
Uchi Miami
252 Northwest 25th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33127
RSVP / Register
Cost: 225

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Hai for Her is a culinary celebration held in conjunction with International Women’s Day that brings together female talent from Hai Hospitality’s family of restaurants across the country to support a worthy cause that offers opportunities for young women to grow, learn and thrive.

In early March of 2020, chefs from across Hai properties assembled at Uchiko for the inaugural Hai for Her dinner benefitting Austin charity, Girlstart. After a 2021 hiatus, Hai for Her returns in grand fashion, this time at Uchi Miami over two nights, March 7th and 8th, 2022. Host Chef de Cuisine Dina Butterfield and Sushi Chef Vicki Rodpai will welcome Hai Hospitality chefs from around the country, including: Uchi and Uchibā Dallas Chef de Cuisine, Rhonda McCullar; Uchi Restaurants Head Pastry Chef, Ariana Quant; and Loro Austin Bar Manager, Katie Arnold to collaborate and create a memorable two night ticketed event and celebration of women forging new paths. Tickets for the event, inclusive of a 10-course Omakase with pairings, are $225 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, and can be purchased via Eventbrite. Proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade which, for three decades, has been creating positive change for women and girls through advocacy, investment and collective impact. The Vision: A Miami-Dade where power and possibility are not limited by gender.

MRU Blue and Gold Gala 3/12/22

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MRU Blue and Gold Gala
Saturday, 03/12/2022-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Miami Regional University
700 South Royal Poinciana Boulevard,
Miami Springs, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: Blue and Gold Gala General Admission: USD 25.00

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Celebrate our 26th year Anniversary and relaunch of our Alumni Association at the MRU Blue and Gold Gala on Saturday, March 12th on campus. Admission ticket includes tapas, spirits and live music! All event proceeds go towards the A.R.I.S.E. Scholarship. Dress Code is Miami Chic. Miami chic is classy but casual with a tropical Miami flair. It is characterized as casual/cocktail, light-colored attire appropriate for our warm climate and humid weather. Loose-fitting linen shirts, pants or short sleeve dress shirts are traditional for men. Casual flowy dresses and rompers paired with fashionable sandals, open-toed shoes or high heels are all acceptable and popular with women. Light colors, particularly pastels and tropical prints are a must for both sexes. For event sponsorship opportunities contact MRU4YOU@mru.edu.

Children’s Harbor Safe Harbor Society Mixer 3/10/22

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Children’s Harbor Safe Harbor Society Mixer
Thursday, 03/10/2022-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $45

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Children’s Harbor will host its first Safe Harbor Society Mixer of 2022 at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, benefiting the non-profit, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 10. The Mixer is the official kick-off leading up to the Children’s Harbor 9th Annual Harbor Lights Gala, themed Havana Nights, set for Saturday, April 9.

The Safe Harbor Society Mixer is open to the public. Tickets are $45 and include cocktails, hors d oeuvres and networking on the rooftop of the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, 551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3HEfD9Z.

The Safe Harbor Society is actively building a community of “Harbor Keepers,” a team of community advocates ushering in change to enhance the lives of foster children who have been impacted by trauma and neglect.

Psychedelic Medicine: The Future of Mental Health 2/19/22

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Psychedelic Medicine: The Future of Mental Health
Saturday, 02/19/2022-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
Space Park
298 NE 61 Street,
Miami, Florida, 33137
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

For almost a year, Dustin Robinson, Esq. CPA has been hosting a monthly Psychedelic Series at Soho Beach House Miami. Due to the high demand of his Psychedelic Series, Robinson is partnering with Space Park Miami to host “Psychedelic Medicine: The Future of Mental Health” on Saturday, February 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Presented by Nucleus and LinkMiamiRebels, Michelle Weiner, DO, MPH, psychedelic expert at Spine and Wellness Centers of America, and Zappy Zapolin, psychedelic concierge to the stars and founder of KetaMD, will join Robinson for this free panel to discuss the progress in medicine with the help of psychedelics.

At the event, attendees will learn firsthand how psychedelics are paving the way to many medicinal advancements. The panel will follow the 4:20 p.m. Space Park Yoga class.

Dr. Michelle Weiner is double board-certified in Interventional Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Weiner focuses on diagnosing and treating spine and musculoskeletal pain as well as chronic migraines at the Spine and Wellness Centers of America. Her unique approach of personalized and preventative medicine focuses on empowering her patients to cultivate health using lifestyle and plant medicine. Her research focuses on using cannabis as a substitute for opioids in chronic pain patients and cannabis’ effect on seniors with chronic pain. Dr. Weiner is the Vice President of Mr. Psychedelic Law and on the Advisory Board for Iter Investments. She uses cannabis and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as a catalyst to identify the root cause of one’s suffering, optimizing their quality of life.

Zappy is often called on as a “psychedelic concierge” to help celebrities, thought leaders and business icons have a conscious transformation. Known as a visionary and futurist, Zappy has been spotting trends for decades such as internet domain names, legal CBD and cannabis, and now the burgeoning psychedelic economy. Zappy is the founder of Mind Army, The Ketamine Fund and KetaMD. Zappy’s documentary, “Lamar Odom Re/Born,” features Lamar Odom’s complete transformation from public breakdown, depression, and addiction to healthy and thriving through ketamine infusions and plant medicine.

Robinson is Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law – a full service law firm focused on the cannabis and psychedelic industries; Co-Founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law – a non-profit focused on psychedelic legal reform; and Managing Principal of Iter Investments – a venture capital firm deploying capital across the psychedelic ecosystem. Along with Iter Investments, he recently launched Nucleus, a data-driven psychedelics platform that is focused on mental health data and technologies.

Carousel Club – Grand Opening Weekend (Friday) 2/18/22

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Carousel Club – Grand Opening Weekend (Friday)
Friday, 02/18/2022-, 06:00 pm-03:00 am
Carousel Club at Gulfstream Park
901 S FEDERAL HIGHWAY,
HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida, 33009
Eventbrite
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Opening Week Celebration for Carousel Club, Hallandale & Aventura’s brand new open-air gathering spot for cocktails, eats and entertainment.

You’re invited to Carousel Club’s Grand Opening Week celebration at Gulfstream Park!

Enjoy cool cocktails, delicious eats, & exciting entertainment from day-to-night!

RSVP Strongly Suggested, & Includes a Complimentary Welcome Cocktail

DOORS OPEN:

Friday, Feb. 18th: 6:00 PM

Saturday, Feb. 19th: 12:00 PM (NOON)

Sunday, Feb 20th: 12:00 PM (NOON)

TABLE RESERVATION REQUESTS: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/carouselclubatgulfstreampark

EATS BY: Los Altos Taqueria, Spris Artisan Pizza, & more TBA

DRESS CODE: Proper Dress Attire Required. Venue reserves the right to deny entry at doorman’s discretion.

Carousel Club is a 21+ venue. Children accompanied by parents, & leashed dogs welcome before 6pm.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 3/11/22 – 3/31/22

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Friday, 03/11/2022-03/31/2022, 11:00 am-
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

In honor of Women’s History Month, Galleria Fort Lauderdale will host History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System, a free photo exhibition. Six prominent women of today who are proponents of change, along with their historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community, will be showcased. The photography exhibition runs through March 31 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

This engaging 40-image exhibit will celebrate the contributions of six new outstanding women of today including Sebrina María Alfonso, music director for South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons, founder and owner of Total Marine Solutions, Kathleen Cannon, president and CEO of United Way Broward County, Melanie Dickinson, president and publisher of South Florida Business Journal, Bertha Henry, county administrator for Broward County and Carolyn Michaels, executive vice president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted include Gertrude Denison (1915-1997), forerunner of Fort Lauderdale’s yachting industry, interior yacht designer for Broward Marine 1960 eventually establishing Yacht Interiors and honored in 1995 with a Showboat magazine lifetime achievement award for her contributions to the marine industry; Ruth Dichtenmueller (1904-1983), teacher, principal, vice president of Community Service Council and general supervisor of Broward County Schools; Anne Kolb (1932-1981), journalist, environmentalist, Florida Wildlife Federation Conservationist of the Year 1978 and the first woman to be elected Broward County Commission chair; Juliette Lange (1882-1977), mezzo soprano, musical comedy star vocalist and choir director at St Anthony’s Church also serving as president of the church’s Women’s Club; Eva Oliver (1883-1964), philanthropist, historian, active suffragette and first woman on the local election board, first president of the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club and chair of the committee that named Port Everglades and Lorna Simpson (1913-1995), Fort Lauderdale Daily News columnist, society editor/writer for Daytona Beach Sun-Record and WKAT writer and producer.

Last year’s inaugural Women Trailblazers, Kareen Boutros, executive director of Broward Workshop; Lori Chevy, market president of Bank of America; Heather Havericak, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital; Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Broward Community Foundation; Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of Visit Lauderdale and Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC and founder of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute, went on to become part of History Fort Lauderdale’s permanent exhibition space housed in the New River Inn.

“Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” is presented by Memorial Healthcare System and is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, United Way of Broward County, South Florida Business Journal, City & Shore PRIME magazine and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

For more information about “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System Reception at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 3/10/22

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System Reception at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 03/10/2022-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets for the special March 10 recognition ceremony preview honoring the six local women of today are $35 and are available at https://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2022.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Tickets are available, now, for the opening reception of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System on Thursday, March 10, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd). Six prominent women of today who are proponents of change, along with their historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community, will be honored during the preview and recognition ceremony taking place during Women’s History Month and benefiting History Fort Lauderdale. The photography exhibition runs from March 10 – 31 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

This engaging 40-image exhibit will celebrate the contributions of six new outstanding women of today including Sebrina María Alfonso, music director for South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons, founder and owner of Total Marine Solutions, Kathleen Cannon, president and CEO of United Way Broward County, Melanie Dickinson, president and publisher of South Florida Business Journal, Bertha Henry, county administrator for Broward County and Carolyn Michaels, executive vice president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted include Gertrude Denison (1915-1997), forerunner of Fort Lauderdale’s yachting industry, interior yacht designer for Broward Marine 1960 eventually establishing Yacht Interiors and honored in 1995 with a Showboat magazine lifetime achievement award for her contributions to the marine industry; Ruth Dichtenmueller (1904-1983), teacher, principal, vice president of Community Service Council and general supervisor of Broward County Schools; Anne Kolb (1932-1981), journalist, environmentalist, Florida Wildlife Federation Conservationist of the Year 1978 and the first woman to be elected Broward County Commission chair; Juliette Lange (1882-1977), mezzo soprano, musical comedy star vocalist and choir director at St Anthony’s Church also serving as president of the church’s Women’s Club; Eva Oliver (1883-1964), philanthropist, historian, active suffragette and first woman on the local election board, first president of the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club and chair of the committee that named Port Everglades and Lorna Simpson (1913-1995), Fort Lauderdale Daily News columnist, society editor/writer for Daytona Beach Sun-Record and WKAT writer and producer.

Last year’s inaugural Women Trailblazers, Kareen Boutros, executive director of Broward Workshop; Lori Chevy, market president of Bank of America; Heather Havericak, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital; Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Broward Community Foundation; Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of Visit Lauderdale and Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC and founder of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute, went on to become part of History Fort Lauderdale’s permanent exhibition space housed in the New River Inn.

As part of the special event, Dillard’s will host a pop-up shop with 10% of its sales benefiting History Fort Lauderdale.

“Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” is presented by Memorial Healthcare System and is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, United Way of Broward County, South Florida Business Journal, City & Shore PRIME magazine, Dillard’s, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets for the special March 10 recognition ceremony preview honoring the six local women of today are $35 and are available at https://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2022.

For more information about “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com.

MOCA Makers: Figure Drawing 2/12/22

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MOCA Makers: Figure Drawing
Saturday, 02/12/2022-, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)
770 NE 125th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

This MOCA Makers is offering students the opportunity to learn all about figure drawing in a live, in-person class taught by trained figure sculptor and MOCA’s Curator of Education Amanda Covach. Participants can bring their own supplies or art supplies are available for purchase if needed.

The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach to Host “Second Sunday by The Shore” 2/13/22

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The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach to Host “Second Sunday by The Shore”
Sunday, 02/13/2022-, 09:00 am-04:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Welcoming locals and visitors of all ages to engage in “Infinite Experiences for Everyone Under the Sun,” The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is hosting Second Sunday by the Shore. Starting Feb. 13, the community gathering and building event encourages the public to spend the day at The LOOP to connect with their neighbors and make new friends.

Guests are invited to bring a picnic blanket and lawn chair, or borrow one from The LOOP, and enjoy a rotation of live music, interactive experiences, a picnic brunch setting, a Shop & Stroll market, oceanside yoga and a variety of lawn games including pickleball, checkers, tic-tac-toe, and more.

The Shop & Stroll Marketplace will feature an array of fresh, ready-to-eat food; handmade goods; home furnishings; apothecary items; clothing; accessories; and more.

At 9:30 a.m., Shay Palmer, the founder and owner of Mission Yoga, will lead an oceanside yoga flow on the main lawn in partnership with LO/OP Fit. Yoga lovers of all levels will relish in the ocean breeze and sunshine as they flow through a dynamic sequence of postures and breathwork.

On select months a rotation of interactive experiences will take place, including:
• March 13, May 8 and July 10: Community art project with local artist Djerlens “DJ” Chery. Chery will lead attendees in an interactive class where they will paint ocean scenes depicted in the commissioned artwork, he created for the Fort Lauderdale Beach lifeguard tower wraps.

The monthly schedule of activities includes:
• All Day: Shop & Stroll Marketplace
• 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.: Oceanside Yoga
• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Live Music
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Lawn games and more
Live Music Lineup:
• Feb. 13: Pan Paradise, South Florida’s premier steel drum and Reggae band
• March 13: Steeltown Religion Band, 12 – 3 p.m.

Yoga Pricing:
• $5 for Mission Yoga members
• $10 pre-registration for nonmembers
• $15 day of the event; Couples drop in special of 2 for $22 on February 13

For more information, please visit https://theloopflb.com/events/2nd-sunday-by-the-shore-2022-02-13/.
To register for yoga, please visit https://theloopflb.com/events/2nd-sunday-by-the-shore-yoga/.
For vendor and sponsor inquiries, please email info@theloopflb.com.

Free TPS Assistance 3/17/22

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Free TPS Assistance
Thursday, 03/17/2022-03/19/2022, 08:00 am-08:00 pm
The Office of New Americans
601 NW 1st Court,
Miami, Florida, 33136
Website
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The Office of New Americans of Miami-Dade is hosting FREE monthly 3-day Virtual TPS Clinics for Venezuelan and Haitian community members. Get your questions answered and assistance with filing out your forms. Available in English, Spanish and Creole.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) gives permission to live and work in the US for immigrants from specific countries deemed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as unsafe for them to return to. Even if you have asylum status pending or have Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) work authorization, we encourage you to apply for TPS.

These TPS Clinics are made possible with the support and partnership of Catholic Legal Services, Americans for Immigrant Justice, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, HIAS, Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center, Florida Immigrant Coalition, ABA Commission on Immigration, Venezuelan American Alliance, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Family Action Network Movement (FAMN), the Venezuelan Embassy, Haitian Lawyers Association, and Miami Worker Center.

Virtual Open Enrollment for Homeownership Application with Habitat for Humanity of Broward 2/1/22 – 2/28/22

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Virtual Open Enrollment for Homeownership Application with Habitat for Humanity of Broward
Tuesday, 02/01/2022-03/31/2022, 12:00 am-11:59 pm
More Information
Cost: Free

Open enrollment underway for Habitat for Humanity of Broward’s pre-application process for new energy efficient, affordable housing at “A Rick Case Habitat Community” and North-West 27th Street developments in Pompano Beach via www.habitatbroward.org.

The new energy efficient models will include four bedrooms, garages, modern kitchens, landscaped yards, and hurricane impact windows.

These locations are minutes away from beautiful beaches, schools, churches, a lively art and cultural scene, and great recreational and shopping amenity.
The homes include the last 33 to be built in the new intentional community, “A Rick Case Habitat Community,” which when completed, will be the largest affordable housing development of single-family homes in Broward’s history, providing 76 homes for hard-working families.

The application process has four steps that includes a pre-qualification questionnaire, orientation, financial analysis review and face-to-face interview. Successful applicants can expect to move into a home within 12 to 18 months.

Qualifications include but are not limited to the following:

• Must be a first-time homebuyer.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Must be a current Broward County resident or working in Broward (for a year or more).
• Must demonstrate a need for affordable housing.
• Must be able to afford a zero-percent mortgage and make a $2,000 down-payment.

Interested families can visit https://www.habitatbroward.org/2020-pre-qualification-questionnaire/ to start the pre-application process.

Adopt a Sweetheart Humane Society of Broward County Event 2/12/22

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Adopt a Sweetheart Humane Society of Broward County Event
Saturday, 02/12/2022-, 12:00 am-12:00 am
Humane Society of Broward County
2070 Griffin Road in Fort Lauderdale,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

BrightStar Credit Union and The Humane Society of Broward County are finding forever homes for pets in need at the annual “Adopt A Sweetheart” event, taking place on Valentine’s Day weekend, February 12, 2022, through February 14, 2022, at the Humane Society of Broward County.

Whether it’s a pooch to smooch or a cat to cuddle, the community will be able to find the Valentine of their dreams waiting for them at the adoption center. Visitors will be able to stroll through the “Tunnel of Love” to find a feline friend or visit “Lover’s Lane” to meet the dogs.

The adoption kennels open daily at 11 a.m. Early visitors will also be able to enjoy special treats and baked goods thanks to a bake sale courtesy of the HSBC’s Teen Club and Kid’s Club, and participate in a giveaway by BrightStar Credit Union.

Adoption fees for pets one year of age and older will be 50% off and select animals will have adoption fees covered, courtesy of BrightStar Credit Union. Regular adoption fees for pets over a year are $150 for dogs and $40 for cats.

All pets are spayed or neutered before going home. They also receive preliminary vaccinations, a 14-day health care plan courtesy of VCA Animal Hospitals, microchip, heartworm test for dogs over 7 months, feline leukemia test, a bag of Purina ONE food and more.

For more information visit bscu.org/sweetheart or www.humanebroward.com.

WHEN: Saturday, February 12, 2022 – Monday, February 14, 2022
Adoption hours at the shelter are 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Saturday; 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Sunday; and 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Monday

WHERE: Humane Society of Broward County, 2070 Griffin Road in Fort Lauderdale
954-989-3977 ext. 6

About BrightStar Credit Union
BrightStar Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in South Florida with more than 61,000 members. BrightStar Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative with a total of seven branch locations in Broward County. BrightStar offers a variety of financial services including checking and savings accounts, personal, home equity and mortgage loans and investments and insurance. For more information, please visit www.bscu.org.
About The Humane Society of Broward County
The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization supported by donations from people and companies who want to help us help the animals. The shelter receives no government funding and is not affiliated with any local or national organization with a similar name.

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MEDIA CONTACTS
Dana Rhoden
The Dana Agency
dana@thedanaagency.com
305-758-1110

Cherie Wachter
Vice President of Marketing
Humane Society of Broward County
954-266-6831
humanebroward.com

All Abilities Series: Valentine’s Day Performance and Sing-Along with the Broward Center Spotlights and Adult Cabaret 2/13/22

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All Abilities Series: Valentine’s Day Performance and Sing-Along with the Broward Center Spotlights and Adult Cabaret
Sunday, 02/13/2022-, 02:00 pm-

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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing?
Requiring masks?
Providing hand sanitizer?

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce the next event of its All Abilities Series in 2022.

People who love to sing, or just listen in, are invited to enjoy the spirit of friendship and love in anticipation of Valentine’s Day by joining a virtual Valentine’s Day Performance and Sing-Along with the Broward Center Spotlights and Adult Cabaret on Sunday, February 13 at 2 p.m.

Artist-In-Residence Tammy Holder will lead the Broward Center’s youth and adult ensemble as participants join in. The Zoom link to join the session is on the Broward Center’s website.

With engaging arts experiences, the All Abilities Series features inclusive, free interactive virtual events for families to enjoy from the comfort of their homes. Everyone is welcome to participate and no prior experience is needed.

These free virtual events for the neurodiverse community are funded by the Taft Foundation with special thanks to UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities) for their continued in-kind support.

Women Authors Across Cultures: Where Are We Going 5/1/22

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Women Authors Across Cultures: Where Are We Going
Sunday, 05/01/2022-, 02:00 pm-03:30 pm
University of Miami Newman Alumni Center
6200 San Amaro Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The world has been turned upside down by the pandemic, climate change, gender inequality, political upheavals, racial unrest, and even threats to democracy. So where do we go from here? Join our renowned women authors across various cultures to address this topic.

• Bandy X. Lee – The New York Times bestselling author and advocate for mental health assessments of elected leaders; President, World Mental Health Coalition.

• Andrea Pino-Silva – Author, “We Believe You: Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault Speak Out”; her work was featured in “The Hunting Ground,” a film about her campus assault activism; Doctoral Student, UNC-Chapel Hill.

• Lutze Segu – Social Justice Doula/Blogger (lutzesegu.com); Collaborates with organizations to improve their culture/policies regarding racism, gender- and LGBTQ-biases; Ph.D. Candidate in The Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, University of British Columbia.

• Jessica Valenti – The New York Times bestselling author of “Sex Object: A Memoir”; Journalist, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and The Guardian; named one of the “Top 100 Inspiring Women” in the world by The Guardian; her hard-hitting newsletter, “All in Her Head,” influences women around the world.

Following the program, grab a drink in the lobby, or your fridge, and come back to the big room and re-join the authors to ask your questions in-person or virtually!

Please Note: The Q&A Afterparty is a $15 paid event both in-person and virtually, and you must register for this session. To be part of this interactive Q&A session, please select the proper ticket type (in-person ticket or online admission) in addition to the main event ticket/admission.

7th Vital Voices Miami Hybrid Mentoring Walk|Talk 3/5/22

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7th Vital Voices Miami Hybrid Mentoring Walk|Talk
Saturday, 03/05/2022-, 09:00 am-12:00 pm
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
3201 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Eventbrite
Cost: Free for students

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

The 7th Vital Voices Miami Hybrid Mentoring Walk|Talk is happening on Saturday, March 5th!

Join hundreds of women from South Florida and the Latin America region as well as 15,000+ around the world in this hybrid and bilingual event. The 7th Vital Voices Miami Hybrid Mentoring Walk|Talk is a unique opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day and meet amazing, like-minded women.

The annual Mentoring Walk brings together established and emerging women leaders to walk | talk together in their community.

The 60-minute walk | talk consists of a dialogue between the mentor and the mentee, where both engage in the reflection of their professional and personal challenges and successes. As they walk|talk, they establish a mentoring relationship in which the mentor guides, advises and supports the mentee, building a new generation of leaders who could unlock some of the most pressing problems facing their communities.

Tri-Rail’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Rail Fun Day at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach 2/19/22

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Tri-Rail’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Rail Fun Day at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach
Saturday, 02/19/2022-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Tri-Rail’s Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station
500 Gulf Stream Way,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Tri-Rail’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Rail Fun Day will return to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach on Saturday, February 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees of the 12th annual outdoor free family fun day will enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, interactive games, cookie decorating, photos with Tri-Rail’s mascot Conductor George Green and popular costume characters, face painting, giveaways, food trucks and the “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” singing competition.

Families who attend will enjoy interactive games, activities and samplings from popular South Florida businesses and organizations including the Florida Panthers, Broward County Transit, Stranahan House, Art and Culture Center Hollywood and Humane Society of Broward County plus event sponsor Dania Dermatology. Popular food trucks Battle Rig BBQ, Jake’s Drive-in Burgers, Tony Waffles and Bona Ice Cream will offer delicious food for sale.

Attendees will also enjoy live stage entertainment during Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” show where young singers will show-off their singing abilities. The first-place winner will receive $500, a one-year contract inclusive of a photo shoot with composite cards courtesy of Posche Models & Talent and professional studio recording session with MikeSoperMusic. The 12 talented singers selected to compete are:

• Annabelle Calles, Miami Lakes
• Sofia Casares, Cooper City
• Gina Conte, Coral Springs
• Heather Durand, Loxahatchee
• Victoria Johnson, Boca Raton
• Zachary Kopelman, Plantation
• Naliyah Pacheco, Hollywood
• Morgan Siegel, Boca Raton
• Sky-Lynn Silver, Delray Beach
• Sebastian Spiegel, Boca Raton
• Ilan Tarrab, Hollywood
• Morgan Brooke Wilder, Coral Springs

Event-goers are encouraged to ride the train to the event with round-trip fares just $5 and free for kids 12 and under on this day, only. Plus, the first 200 ticketed riders to visit the Tri-Rail booth and present a valid Tri-Rail ticket dated February 19, 2022, will receive a free gift.

To learn more about Tri-Rail’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Rail Fun Day and for train schedules and fare information, visit www.tri-rail.com or call 1-800-TRI-RAIL.

Broward Center’s Arts and Crafts with Young At Art 1/29/22

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Broward Center’s Arts and Crafts with Young At Art
Saturday, 01/29/2022-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
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Cost: Free

Participants have an opportunity to revive their creativity for the New Year with Arts and Crafts with Young At Art on Saturday, January 29 at 11 a.m. Join Emily Emond, Artist and Educator at Young At Art Museum, as she takes participants through a fun, hands-on artistic experience using fabric as the main medium. Step by step, participants will learn how to compose a picture using abstract shapes cut from various fabrics and even old clothing. The list of supplies for this project and the Zoom link to join the session are available on the Broward Center’s website at https://bit.ly/3zZpgwY.

Mindful Mondays with STAY FIT 305 at The Gale South Beach 1/31/22

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Mindful Mondays with STAY FIT 305 at The Gale South Beach
Monday, 01/31/2022-, 06:30 pm-07:30 pm
The Gale South Beach
1690 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: $10

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

The Gale South Beach is hosting Mindful Mondays with STAY FIT 305 for a unique yoga and meditation experience on January 31 at 6:30 p.m.

STAY FIT 305 is a local fitness community with a mission to promote health and wellness in South Florida. With STAY FIT 305, you can experience yoga and meditation like never before with expert tips from Miami’s top instructors. The Gale is hosting the event on the rooftop for a relaxing evening under the beautiful sunset. Find your sense of calm and balance while enjoying all the scenic views that South Beach has to offer. Guests will also receive complimentary giveaways from Phocus, a 100% naturally caffeinated sparkling water.

Tickets are available via Eventbrite for $10.

Locust Projects – Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib Closing Program: Forest Bathing 2/5/22

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Locust Projects – Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib Closing Program: Forest Bathing
Saturday, 02/05/2022-, 07:00 pm-08:00 pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Open up your senses, relax, and step into the surreal microcosmic environment of Field Companion by Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib. Enjoy an intimate electronic performance at Locust Projects by Maitejosune Urrechaga and Tony Kapel (Pocket Of Lollipops) with Daniel Clapp (Nightly Closures). Ever-expanding with branching layers of various frequencies and audio loops, the performance responds to the thread-like patterns of mycelium, forming aural connections amongst the musicians and with the audience.

Locust Projects Art Teacher Appreciation Social by Locust Art Builders (LAB) 2/3/22

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Locust Projects Art Teacher Appreciation Social by Locust Art Builders (LAB)
Thursday, 02/03/2022-, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Every artist is shaped by the art teachers and mentors who inspired them along the way. To show our appreciation for the invaluable impact you make, Locust Art Builders (LAB) invites you to join us for drinks, lite bites, and, of course, art. Please RSVP & be sure to share with your favorite art teachers.

“60 Years of Black Art” Featuring Works by Dillard Center for The Arts’ AP Students at History Fort Lauderdale 2/1/22 – 2/28/22

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“60 Years of Black Art” Featuring Works by Dillard Center for The Arts’ AP Students at History Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 02/01/2022-02/28/2022, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
New River Inn, 231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

In celebration of Black History Month, History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “60 Years of Black Art,” a fine art exhibit featuring works for show and sale from Dillard Center for the Arts’ Advanced Placement (AP) students, from February 1 – 28. The exhibit, curated by instructor Celestin Joseph, represents historical and contemporary themes of equality from the perspective of students at the very school that was instrumental in overturning segregation laws in the City of Fort Lauderdale 51 years ago. The exhibit will be open to the public at the New River Inn building of History Fort Lauderdale and will be accessible as a digital experience on History Fort Lauderdale’s YouTube channel.

“60 Years of Black Art,” will feature a variety of styles and mediums reflecting African American culture, arts and entertainment and the ongoing struggle for inclusion and acceptance. Featured pieces in the exhibition include works by AP students Angel Pena, Naima Cornelius, Lewis James, Jennifer Turner and Tay Small, among others.

Joseph received his master’s in fine arts in painting from the University of Pennsylvania. He received a bachelor’s in fine arts, cum laude, from the University of Hartford as a painting major, with an art history minor, and concentrations in printmaking and graphic design studies. Joseph also received a prestigious Yale/Norfolk Art and Music Scholarship to further his studies. Currently, he is teaching Advanced Placement studio art classes at his alma mater Dillard Center for the Arts where he has been strengthening the visual arts program since 1999.

“60 Years of Black Art,” is one of several engaging multicultural experiences at History Fort Lauderdale. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts a variety of yearly multicultural exhibits highlighting Caribbean, Latin, Native American and women artists sharing their views of history and an artists’ collective collaborative space.

“60 Years of Black Art,” is sponsored, in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Free TPS Assistance 1/20/22

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Free TPS Assistance
Thursday, 01/20/2022-01/22/2022, 08:00 am-05:00 pm
The Office of New Americans
601 NW 1st Court,
Miami, Florida, 33136
Website
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

The Office of New Americans of Miami-Dade is hosting FREE monthly 3-day Virtual TPS Clinics for Venezuelan and Haitian community members. Get your questions answered and assistance with filing out your forms. Available in English, Spanish and Creole.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) gives permission to live and work in the US for immigrants from specific countries deemed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as unsafe for them to return to. Even if you have asylum status pending or have Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) work authorization, we encourage you to apply for TPS.

Upcoming TPS Clinics:
January 20th – 22nd
February 17th – 19th
March 17th – 19th

These TPS Clinics are made possible with the support and partnership of Catholic Legal Services, Americans for Immigrant Justice, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, HIAS, Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center, Florida Immigrant Coalition, ABA Commission on Immigration, Venezuelan American Alliance, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Family Action Network Movement (FAMN), the Venezuelan Embassy, Haitian Lawyers Association, and Miami Worker Center.

About Office of New Americans of Miami-Dade
The Office of New Americans is a countywide initiative to raise awareness about the importance of citizenship. Its mission is to empower immigrants eligible for naturalization to become more civically and economically engaged in our communities by facilitating access to the resources they need to attain citizenship and to prosper.

American Heritage Schools’ Summer Programs Open House 3/10/22

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American Heritage Schools’ Summer Programs Open House
Thursday, 03/10/2022-, 06:30 pm-08:00 pm
Website
Cost: Free

What/Who:
The prestigious American Heritage Schools, voted one of the Best Private Schools in America by Niche,
is pleased to announce that its summer programs, including Day Camp and Summer Institute, will be offered in-person or online during Summer 2022. The summer programs will run for nine weeks starting June 13 through August 12, 2022.

Summer Institute:
The American Heritage Summer Institute is a summer educational program that offers over 120 enrichment and reinforcement courses (3 week sessions or weekly seminars), specifically designed with student interest and engagement in mind, to students from PK3 through 12th grade. American Heritage Schools’ course offerings are often viewed as the gold standard in college-preparatory education and the Summer Institute continues that standard.

High school course offerings include advanced test prep, honors and AP level research work, as well as unique pre-professional programs for those interested in future careers in medicine, law, or business entrepreneurship.

The Summer Institute also offers a wide variety of enrichment and reinforcement programs for Middle School (grades 6-8) and Lower School (Pre-K 3 to 5th grade) students as well as one-on-one tutoring options for those looking to enhance their skills and build confidence as we head into the new school year.

The American Heritage Summer Institute features top-notch instructors, all of whom are degreed and certified professionals in their fields.

For more information or to sign up, please visit: https://online.ahschool.com/pages/summer-institute

Summer Camps:
American Heritage Schools’ summer camp programs are designed for children ages 3-14. In addition to Day Camp, specialty camps vary by campus, and include Robotics, Art, Science, Musical Theatre, Video Production and Sports camps. Each camper enjoys age-appropriate activities supervised by American Heritage Schools’ highly qualified staff.

Cabins for ages 3-5 are co-ed, while ages 6-13 have separate cabins for boys and girls. All cabins, which are classrooms during the school year, are air conditioned and campers take pride in decorating them to reflect the cabin’s theme.

To expand the number of recreational activities available to campers ages 8-13, age-appropriate field trips are scheduled. All field trips are supervised by Off-Campus Directors as well as an appropriate number of counselors. Prior to starting camp, campers will receive a schedule of activities.

American Heritage offers Free bus transportation from central locations throughout the tri-county area.

The summer camps are directed by state certified teachers and college or high school students who have been carefully screened by American Heritage Schools. Many of the counselors are students or alumni of the school or have been campers or Counselors In Training (CITs) for a number of years. They are well-trained in safety and camp policies.

For more information or to sign up, please visit: https://online.ahschool.com/pages/day-camp

When:
The summer programs run for nine weeks starting June 13 through Aug. 12, 2022.

How:
For more information and to reserve a spot, visit https://online.ahschool.com/ or please contact 1-888-490-7467 or e-mail Summeronlineinquiry@ahschool.com.

Ahead of the summer programs, American Heritage Schools’ will host virtual open houses on three different dates. The Summer Programs Open House dates and registration links are as follows:
· March 10, 2022
o 6:30 p.m. – Grades PK-5 – Link to register
o 7:15 p.m. – Grades 6-12 – Link to register

Cost:
Summer Day Camp prices vary per program and start at $550.
Campers who register for Day Camp early before March 4 will receive a 10% discount.

Summer Institute 3-week courses start at $1100.00
Summer Institute weekly seminars start at $420.00

About American Heritage Schools: American Heritage Schools, founded in 1965, is a nationally-ranked private, nonsectarian, and co-educational college preparatory day school with two 40-acre campuses: the Broward Campus is located in Plantation, Florida and the Palm Beach Campus is located in Delray Beach, Florida. Its campuses serve approximately 4,650 students in PK3 through 12th grades; the student body represents over 60 different countries throughout the world. Approximately 70 percent of the faculty hold postgraduate degrees. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited by the following associations: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and National Council for Private Schools. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers over 300 courses with 138 honors classes, 28 Advanced Placement classes, and 75 fine arts classes. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-med, pre-law, pre-engineering, biomedical engineering, business & entrepreneurship, and computer science that are taught daily by doctors, surgeons, lawyers, judges, engineers, and computer scientists currently practicing in their fields. For 12 years, American Heritage Schools has been ranked the No. 1 high school in Florida for the highest number of National Merit Scholars, and the school is home to the No. 1 math competition team out of all private schools in the U.S. The Model UN team is top 5 in the nation, and the Speech and Debate team is in the top 1% in the nation. It is ranked among the top private schools in Florida in STEM, according to Niche. Its Science Research Institute enables students to conduct research on real-world problems, and its students have earned international recognition for their findings.

For more information about American Heritage Schools, visit its website or email admissions@ahschool.com.

Broward Campus: (954) 472-0022 ext. 3021 or email admissions.pl@ahschool.com
Palm Beach Campus: (561) 495-7272 ext. 219 or email admissions.bd@ahschool.com

Sips N’ Selfies Lincoln Eatery Anniversary Party 1/29/22

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Sips N’ Selfies Lincoln Eatery Anniversary Party
Saturday, 01/29/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Lincoln Eatery
723 N Lincoln Lane,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
RSVP / Register
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Come join The Lincoln Eatery’s Sips N’ Selfies Anniversary Party on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 6-8 p.m. for complimentary cocktails and lite bites. Co-hosted by the Miami New Times, guests will mix and mingle while enjoying free food and drink to celebrate another year with Miami Beach’s best food hall. Features include a frozen lemonade stand, drink specials, tastings, live DJ sets, and special guest performances such as local talent Yoli Mayer (“America’s Got Talent” 2017).

The Lincoln Eatery has brought together a total of 16 fast-casual, artisan and grab-&-go concepts in a space that reflects the fast-paced vibe emerging in Miami Beach’s expanded Lincoln Road district.

Whether you’re a local foodie looking for a quick bite or visiting from out of town and craving an authentic Miami Beach experience, The Lincoln Eatery has something for everyone and is the destination to meet, eat, drink and relax in Miami Beach.

21+ only.

Market at THesis 1/15/22

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Market at THesis
Saturday, 01/15/2022-, 12:00 pm-03:00 pm
THesis Hotel Miami
1350 S Dixie Hwy,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

THesis Hotel, located in the heart of Coral Gables, is proud to kick off 2022 with Market @ THesis, an open air market in the welcoming ambience of the hotel’s paseo courtyard taking place on Jan. 15 from 12-3 p.m. The market brings together visitors, neighbors and hotel guests to support the community and celebrate the fun and family oriented culture of Coral Gables.

Market @ THesis supports local small businesses by having a rotating selection of vendors. Guests can purchase various in-season goods, such as fresh produce, delicious artisanal foods and a plethora of lifestyle and wellness products. The event provides a variety of entertainment, including live music and giveaways, to craft a fun and eventful time for every guest. Attendees can choose to pair their experience with lunch at Orno, one of two on-site restaurants offered at THesis Hotel, by 3x James Beard Nominee Chef Niven Patel.

THesis Hotel is a modern property that serves as a cultural hub and communal gathering space. With a philosophy centered around being more than just a hotel, it’s a destination that fosters genuine connection and creative expression. With a sun-filled rooftop pool with tropical views, a poolside bar and two on-site restaurants, it’s an oasis where curious, like-minded individuals exchange ideas, celebrate art, discover new cultural experiences and engage with their community.

Island City Stage Presents a Behind the Red Curtain Free Public Forum: Bias and Racism in Our Culture – How do we evolve? 1/11/22

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Island City Stage Presents a Behind the Red Curtain Free Public Forum: Bias and Racism in Our Culture – How do we evolve?
Tuesday, 01/11/2022-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Racism, homophobia and self-hatred seethe through Island City Stage’s world premiere of Andrew Kramer’s political mystery thriller, Armature, debuting on January 27. Prior to its opening, the award-winning theatre company invites the community to take part in its second Behind the Red Curtain free public forum entitled “Bias and Racism in Our Culture – How do we evolve?” at its theatre.

Guest panelists will include Anthony Abbate, chair, Racial Equity Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce; Patricia Zeiler, executive director, History Fort Lauderdale, Walter Honaman, supervising attorney, Children’s Advocacy Program, Legal Aid Service of Broward County; Dwayne Rayner, executive director, Partners in Racial Justice and Karen Stephens, award-winning actress.

This forum is supported by the Racial Equality Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

Armature runs from January 27 – February 27, 2022. Directed by Michael Leeds and Andy Rogow, Armature is a searing story of love, lust and betrayal. A “burning” is the undercurrent of this gripping drama of which the Armature Bar is at the epicenter. The play connects the stories of two sexy, troubled gay men and a Black family whose matriarch is running for political office.

Armature features an ensemble cast including Karen Stephens as Blythe, Matthew Salas as Evan, Michael Ford as Shod, and Yesenia Ozuna as Monica. Joining them is Kent Chambers Wilson (Mama) and Keith Wade (Denson).

Island City Stage’s 10th anniversary 2021-22 season kicked off with The Twentieth Century Way by Tom Jacobson in October. Upcoming productions include Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams from March 17 – April 17, 2022; The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam from June 9 – July 10, 2022 and One In Two by Donja R. Love from August 4 – September 4, 2022.

In honor of its 10th anniversary season, Island City Stage created The Behind the Red Curtain free public forum series to engage the community in timely, relevant issues that are both addressed in its productions and affect the South Florida community. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.

BrightStar Credit Union Auto Refinance Sweepstakes 12/22/21 – 12/30/21

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BrightStar Credit Union Auto Refinance Sweepstakes
Sunday, 12/22/2021-12/30/2021, 08:00 am-11:59 pm

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (December 1, 2021) – BrightStar Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in South Florida, has launched a special auto refinance sweepstakes where participants can enter for a chance to win one year (12 months) of auto loan payments when they refinance with BrightStar Credit Union from now until December 31st.

As nationwide auto inventories are at an all-time low, BrightStar will grant one entry, randomly chosen, to have 12 months paid off of their auto loan up to a maximum of $4,200.

Refinancing with BrightStar Credit Union will allow entrants to:
A chance to win 12-months of auto loan payments.
Competitive rates starting at 1.75% APR* with flexible loan terms.
Receive up to $150 cash** deposited into a BrightStar Savings Account when refinancing an auto loan from elsewhere.
No car payment for 90 days.

“For the holiday season, we look forward to giving back to our local community in South Florida and our auto refinance sweepstakes is just one of our many campaigns,” said Dustin Jacobs, VP of Marketing at BrightStar Credit Union. “Through this special sweepstakes, we hope to aid anyone who is feeling lost with their current auto loan, so they have one less thing to worry about.”

BrightStar continues to provide comprehensive financial services to members while simultaneously supporting its larger mission of providing for the local community. By developing a number of programs, partnerships, and initiatives, BrightStar has remained at the forefront of supporting financial literacy for decades and has made financial commitments of more than $1.2 million in the past 5 years alone.

Additional information about BrightStar’s auto refinance sweepstakes can be found on their website.

About BrightStar Credit Union

BrightStar Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in South Florida with more than 60,000 members. BrightStar Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative with a total of seven branch locations in Broward County, with more opening in 2021. BrightStar offers a variety of financial services including checking and savings accounts, personal, home equity and mortgage loans and investments and insurance. For more information, please visit www.bscu.org.

American Heritage Schools to Host Spring Virtual Open Houses for Palm Beach Campus 2/1/22

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American Heritage Schools to Host Spring Virtual Open Houses for Palm Beach Campus
Tuesday, 02/01/2022-, 09:30 pm-12:30 pm

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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing?
Requiring masks?
Providing hand sanitizer?

What/Who:
The prestigious American Heritage Schools, voted one of the Best Private Schools in America by Niche, is hosting spring virtual open house events that will stream live for prospective families who are interested in enrolling their children at its Broward or Palm Beach campuses.

Each open house offers parents and children an opportunity to meet with American Heritage Schools’ team, including the admissions directors, teachers, program directors and principals. The Broward campus will host its virtual open houses on Feb. 5 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. and the Palm Beach campus will host its virtual open houses on Feb. 1 at 9:30 a.m. and Feb. 5 at 10 a.m.

The spring virtual open house will start with a brief introduction from school administrators, then will break into smaller groups to tour the campus. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about American Heritage Schools’ extensive curriculum from the educators. The school’s goal is to introduce guests to the campus, the curriculum, philosophy and culture so they can learn what makes American Heritage Schools the Best College Preparatory School in America.

American Heritage Schools in Broward, Florida, is the No. 1 high school in Florida for the highest number of National Merit Scholars; the school’s Palm Beach campus is No. 2 in National Merit Scholars out of all schools in Florida. Their combined students from both campuses comprise 9% of all National Merit Scholars Semifinalists throughout the 2,227 public and private schools in Florida.

This marks the 12th consecutive year American Heritage has had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida. One in four students in the class of 2022 scored in the top one percent of students in the nation.

If families are unable to attend one of the Spring Virtual Open House and/or would prefer a one-on-one virtual tour, please call the Admissions Office directly.

● Palm Beach Campus: (561) 495-7272 ext. 219 or email admissions.bd@ahschool.com

When:
Palm Beach Campus
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 9:30 a.m. for grades PK3–5
Saturday, Feb. 5, 10:00 a.m. for grades 6-12.

How:
For more information and to reserve a spot, visit https://www.ahschool.com/open-house.
Spaces will be limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible.

About American Heritage Schools: American Heritage Schools, founded in 1965, is a nationally-ranked private, nonsectarian, and co-educational college preparatory day school with two 40-acre campuses: the Broward Campus is located in Plantation, Florida and the Palm Beach Campus is located in Delray Beach, Florida. Its campuses serve approximately 4,650 students in PK3 through 12th grades; the student body represents over 60 different countries throughout the world. Approximately 70 percent of the faculty hold postgraduate degrees. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited by the following associations: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and National Council for Private Schools. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers over 300 courses with 138 honors classes, 28 Advanced Placement classes, and 75 fine arts classes. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-med, pre-law, pre-engineering, biomedical engineering, business & entrepreneurship, and computer science that are taught daily by doctors, surgeons, lawyers, judges, engineers, and computer scientists currently practicing in their fields. For 12 years, American Heritage Schools has been ranked the No. 1 high school in Florida for the highest number of National Merit Scholars, and the school is home to the No. 1 math competition team out of all private schools in the U.S. The Model UN team is top 5 in the nation, and the Speech and Debate team is in the top 1% in the nation. It is ranked among the top private schools in Florida in STEM, according to Niche. Its Science Research Institute enables students to conduct research on real-world problems, and its students have earned international recognition for their findings.

For more information about American Heritage Schools, visit its website or email admissions@ahschool.com.

Palm Beach Campus: (561) 495-7272 ext. 219 or email admissions.bd@ahschool.com

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique and Gottsch’s Princess Yurievskaya World Premiere 1/19/21

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique and Gottsch’s Princess Yurievskaya World Premiere
Wednesday, 01/19/2022-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $15 – $95

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) rings in 2022 with the old and the new! The esteemed orchestra, conducted by Sebrina María Alfonso, will perform the world premiere of local composer John D. Gottsch’s Princess Yurievskaya followed by Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique as part of its Masterworks III series. The concert will commence on January 19, at 7:30 p.m., at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

The concert will begin with the world premiere live performance of Princess Yurievskaya by SFSO composer-in-residence, John D. Gottsch. Princess Yurievskaya charts the passionate love of Catherine Dolgorukova and Tsar Alexander II — from their first meeting and eventual marriage to his assassination. This vivid narrative is full of exciting dances and torrid romance, irradiated with evocative orchestral solos.

In June 2020, Gottsch’s debut album – featuring Princess Yurievskaya and another SFSO premiere, Sunset, was released by Naxos Records, the world’s leading classical music label. The works, performed by Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso and South Florida Symphony Orchestra, were recorded at Nova Southeastern University’s Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on March 10 -11, 2020, prior to the challenges and closures of the world health pandemic.

John D. Gottsch was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Florida with his family, shortly thereafter. He spent his youth in the lake country of the Sunshine State traveling extensively and observing natural habitats. These explorations of Florida gave him an enduring love for its beauty and wildlife. He has been a lifelong composer and a number of his compositions reflect his deep appreciation of the outdoors. SFSO also performed Gottsch’s Bagatelles for Violin & Piano as part of its Summer With the Symphony Series in June 2021. His piano suite, Homosassa, premiered in Palm Beach in 2020. His piano quintet, Maryland Hunt, premiered at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Washington, D.C in 2018 and has been performed in Philadelphia, Vienna, Rotterdam and Baltimore. Gottsch, a full-time doctor, now splits his time between Baltimore and Key West.

The program concludes with a work that Tchaikovsky considered to be the best of all his creations. In the last few months of his life, Tchaikovsky composed his haunting Symphony No. 6 in B minor – which made its premiere just nine days before his death. He called it “The Passionate Symphony,” using the equivalent Russian word which the French then mistranslated into “Pathétique” (meaning “evoking pity”) after his death.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, launched its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on November 17 with Berlioz’ spirited Roman Carnival Overture; Ravel’s vibrant orchestration of Mussorgsky’s musical art gallery, Pictures at an Exhibition; and a 100th birthday celebration in honor of Astor Piazzolla, featuring The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas) performed by violinist Siwoo Kim. The season continued in early December with performances of Handel’s glorious Messiah to full houses in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. The season runs through April 28, 2022.

Tickets for Masterworks III: Tchaikovsky & Gottsch start at $15 for the January 19 concert at The Parker (707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale). Tickets are on sale, now at southfloridasymphony.org/masterworksiii. Additional health and safety concert attendance protocols can be found on the site. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

American Heritage Schools to Host Spring Virtual Open Houses for Broward Campus 2/5/22

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American Heritage Schools to Host Spring Virtual Open Houses for Broward Campus
Saturday, 02/05/2022-, 12:00 pm-03:00 pm

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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing?
Requiring masks?
Providing hand sanitizer?

What/Who:
The prestigious American Heritage Schools, voted one of the Best Private Schools in America by Niche, is hosting spring virtual open house events that will stream live for prospective families who are interested in enrolling their children at its Broward or Palm Beach campuses.

Each open house offers parents and children an opportunity to meet with American Heritage Schools’ team, including the admissions directors, teachers, program directors and principals. The Broward campus will host its virtual open houses on Feb. 5 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. and the Palm Beach campus will host its virtual open houses on Feb. 1 at 9:30 a.m. and Feb. 5 at 10 a.m.

The spring virtual open house will start with a brief introduction from school administrators, then will break into smaller groups to tour the campus. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about American Heritage Schools’ extensive curriculum from the educators. The school’s goal is to introduce guests to the campus, the curriculum, philosophy and culture so they can learn what makes American Heritage Schools the Best College Preparatory School in America.

American Heritage Schools in Broward, Florida, is the No. 1 high school in Florida for the highest number of National Merit Scholars; the school’s Palm Beach campus is No. 2 in National Merit Scholars out of all schools in Florida. Their combined students from both campuses comprise 9% of all National Merit Scholars Semifinalists throughout the 2,227 public and private schools in Florida.

This marks the 12th consecutive year American Heritage has had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida. One in four students in the class of 2022 scored in the top one percent of students in the nation.

If families are unable to attend one of the Spring Virtual Open House and/or would prefer a one-on-one virtual tour, please call the Admissions Office directly.

● Broward Campus: (954) 472-0022 ext. 3021 or email admissions.pl@ahschool.com

When:
Broward Campus
Saturday, Feb. 5; 12:00 p.m. for grades PK3–6
Saturday, Feb. 5; 2:00 p.m. for grades for 7–12

How:
For more information and to reserve a spot, visit https://www.ahschool.com/open-house.
Spaces will be limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible.

About American Heritage Schools: American Heritage Schools, founded in 1965, is a nationally-ranked private, nonsectarian, and co-educational college preparatory day school with two 40-acre campuses: the Broward Campus is located in Plantation, Florida and the Palm Beach Campus is located in Delray Beach, Florida. Its campuses serve approximately 4,650 students in PK3 through 12th grades; the student body represents over 60 different countries throughout the world. Approximately 70 percent of the faculty hold postgraduate degrees. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited by the following associations: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and National Council for Private Schools. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers over 300 courses with 138 honors classes, 28 Advanced Placement classes, and 75 fine arts classes. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-med, pre-law, pre-engineering, biomedical engineering, business & entrepreneurship, and computer science that are taught daily by doctors, surgeons, lawyers, judges, engineers, and computer scientists currently practicing in their fields. For 12 years, American Heritage Schools has been ranked the No. 1 high school in Florida for the highest number of National Merit Scholars, and the school is home to the No. 1 math competition team out of all private schools in the U.S. The Model UN team is top 5 in the nation, and the Speech and Debate team is in the top 1% in the nation. It is ranked among the top private schools in Florida in STEM, according to Niche. Its Science Research Institute enables students to conduct research on real-world problems, and its students have earned international recognition for their findings.

For more information about American Heritage Schools, visit its website or email admissions@ahschool.com.

Broward Campus: (954) 472-0022 ext. 3021 or email admissions.pl@ahschool.com

Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB) “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” 1/10/22

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Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB) “Black & White: A Night At The Museum”
Monday, 01/10/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $75 per person

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its fifth annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” special event on Monday, January 10, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This elegant black and white themed cocktail party at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will feature exclusive exhibit tours, live entertainment, light bites and a decadent dessert table.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience The Art of Assemblage, Margarita Cano: 90 Years and Jared McGriff: Where We Are You at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale on a private tour by Bonnie Clearwater, director and chief curator of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.

The Art of Assemblage features sculptures composed of found objects and repurposed materials in inventive and fanciful ways. In the practice of assemblage, materials such as scrap metal, broken shells, tattered fabrics and discarded toys are salvaged and brought together in unexpected combinations, creating poetic abstractions of everyday life. The exhibition is drawn primarily from the Museum’s collection and includes recent acquisitions to the Museum’s permanent collection by artists John Outterbridge, Vanessa German, Pablo Cano, and a collaborative work by Jorge Pardo and Jason Rhoades. It also includes works by Christian Holstad, Ernesto Neto and Jessica Stockholder, and significant artworks from the Museum’s collections of African and CoBrA art. This exhibition is curated by Ariella Wolens, Bryant-Taylor curator.

Margarita Cano: 90 Years celebrates Miami-based artist Margarita Cano’s remarkable long life and records her transition from Cuba to America, scientist to art services librarian, and finally, to a painter of dreams. This exhibition will encapsulate Cano’s multi-disciplinary practice as a self-taught artist whose creativity has manifested through wondrous miniature books, votive portraits, landscapes paintings, prints and photographs. Cano’s art is a portal into a celestial world in which memories are transformed into sacred visions of life and loss. This exhibition is curated by Bonnie Clearwater with Ariella Wolens. This exhibit is sponsored by Rita Holloway.

The first solo museum exhibition of Miami artist Jared McGriff, Where We Are You, showcases his dreamlike paintings that remain timeless, even as he integrates his family’s history of migration from the rural south to the rural west of Oklahoma and California into the realities of the present. The exhibition’s title, Where We Are You, encapsulates notions of African Ubuntu philosophy, where the individual becomes the whole through the experience of the group. McGriff’s compositions of single and grouped figures embody the guiding principle for many early cultures that each individual’s actions impact others and society. This exhibit is curated by Bonnie Clearwater and sponsored by Sandra Muss.

Champagne and cocktails, culinary delights, and selections by Israel Charles, arts and music program director at Dillard High School, will add to this festive event. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite black and white cocktail attire.

Tickets for “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” are $75 per person and are available at fundingartsbroward.org. For more information, please call (954) 353-7673 or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

Voices of Our Community: Race, Risk, and Resilience – LIBERTY CITY 12/17/21

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Voices of Our Community: Race, Risk, and Resilience – LIBERTY CITY
Friday, 12/17/2021-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Carrie Meek Senior Center (Charles Hadley Park)
1350 NW 50 street,
Miami, Florida, 33142
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Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The two-hour Liberty City community event is a creative arts showcase of residents sharing their perspectives on race, risk, and resillence under the weight of the inequalities surrounding disaster and economics.
Community artists and residents will share their experiences and insights through oral histories, performances, and various art mediums. Refreshments will be served.

6:00 – 7:00 pm ARTWALK Featuring Liberty City Artists (appetizers served)
7:00-8:00 pm Creative Arts Program Featuring community groups, theater, and individuals artistically sharing their experiences.

FREE EVENT – FREE PARKING

Bayfront New Year’s Eve 12/31/21, 1/1/22

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Bayfront New Year’s Eve
Friday, 12/31/2021-01/01/2022, 06:00 pm-12:15 am
Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: Free – $299

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Miami Celebrates New Year’s Eve with Largest Free Concert in Years.

There is no better place to ring in the New Year than on the water at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. This year, we have plenty to celebrate, and the City of Miami is doing it in style with a free A-List concert for the ages. The star-studded lineup includes Gente de Zona, Chacal, El Micha, Willy Chirino, Nacho, Amaury Gutierrez, Noelia, Aymée Nuviola, Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez, Los 3 de la Habana, and a special guest we can’t reveal just yet! They’ll be singing their biggest hits and entertaining the crowds all night long. Nowhere else in the country will you find more stars on one stage. Only in Miami!

The celebration begins at 6:00pm at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami and open to all. Come down to the park early to secure your spot and enjoy Miami’s picturesque weather as we wait for the Big Orange to mark the beginning of the new year. Of course, there will be a spectacular firework show right on the Bay. You’ll never be closer to the sights and sounds of New Year’s than at Bayfront’s New Year’s Eve celebration.

Buy Tickets Here:
bayfrontnye.tixr.com

VIP doors open at 8PM-12AM!

Enjoy endless cocktails, wine, craft beer and a champagne toast…all under the starlit sky at Bayfront Park!

Holiday Cookies & Hot Cocoa at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 12/18/21, 12/19/21

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Holiday Cookies & Hot Cocoa at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Saturday, 12/18/2021-12/19/2021, 02:00 pm-07:00 pm
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive,
Miami, Florida, 33149
Eventbrite
Cost: FREE

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Virginia Key Beach Park Trust will be hosting a Cookies and Hot Cocoa event, come join us!

The event will start at 2PM and continue until 7PM. Holiday lights will turn on at 5PM.

Take pictures with Santa himself from 4PM to 6PM.
Participate in our Ugly Sweater contest at 5PM.

Enjoy FREE Hot Cocoa and Cookies!!
Happening on TWO dates:
December 18th and December 19th, 2021 from 2PM-7PM.
For more information call 305-960-4600 or email info@virginiakeybeachpark.net

The Shakespeare Sound Company Presents A Christmas Carol LIVE Free Event at History Fort Lauderdale 12/17/21 12/17/21

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The Shakespeare Sound Company Presents A Christmas Carol LIVE Free Event at History Fort Lauderdale 12/17/21
Friday, 12/17/2021-, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will be home to a unique presentation of A Christmas Carol LIVE by The Shakespeare Sound Company (SSC). This holiday classic will feature a live staged physical performance by six actors portraying approximately 50 characters via quick costume and prop/scenery changes. The free spectacle will take place on the lawn of the New River Inn.

The Shakespeare Sound Company is a multimedia performance company dedicated to education, community, and exploring modern problems with a classical twist. Its mission is to provide affordable theatre for the whole family primarily with radio productions, as well as touring opportunities and live performances meant to inspire, educate, and convict. SSC primarily focuses on classical pieces to revive historical literature to prove it can be fun, challenging, and easy-to-understand. Part of achieving this mission includes partnering with historical venues and local businesses to host events, allowing patrons to not just see history portrayed, but to live it.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic-style blankets to experience the show.