Category: Ft. Lauderdale

The Glorious Color of Renaissance Painting 2/24/24

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The Glorious Color of Renaissance Painting
Saturday, 02/24/2024-, 04:30 pm-05:30 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free for members | $16 general admission

Join Renaissance Art Historian Dr. Rocky Ruggiero for an illuminating talk on the symbolic and compositional use of color in Renaissance paintings by Giotto, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Botticelli and Raphael.

Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Free for members | $16 general admission
Presented in the NSU Art Museum Horvitz Auditorium
Ticket includes day-of Museum admission until 4 pm

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Southeast Florida to Host 13th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County 4/28/24

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Southeast Florida to Host 13th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County
Sunday, 04/28/2024-, 07:30 am-11:00 am
Huizenga Plaza
SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $10-$35

From 2019-2021, drunk driving deaths in the United States increased by 31 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s April 2023 report. This is a 100 percent preventable crime, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)’s goal is to see a future with no more victims.

In the ongoing fight against drunk driving and drugged driving, MADD Southeast Florida will host thousands of walkers, runners and supporters at the 13th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County. The event includes an in-person race on Sunday, April 28 starting near Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale, plus a virtual participation option.

Festivities will include children’s activities, an awards ceremony, live musical performances, and vendor/educational booths. The event will be attended by dignitaries including Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale Founder and Honorary Chairperson Heather Geronemus, Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony, Sgt. Ryan Clifton from Broward Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Trevor Thomas from Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s DUI Unit, and Lt. Indiana Miranda from Florida Highway Patrol.

Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K is a community-driven 5K that raises awareness about drunk driving and underage drinking while uniting community members around MADD’s mission. Since it was established in 2011, Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $3.7 million that stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Every dollar donated remains in South Florida to provide victim services and prevention education at no cost.

“As drunk driving deaths in the U.S. have increased, we must come together as a community and make others aware of the 100 percent preventable tragedies that drunk driving causes. This meaningful event raises both awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving,” said Geronemus, who is also the immediate past chairwoman of the MADD National Board of Directors. “With the outpouring of support from our attendees and sponsors, we are pleased to host this event year after year to help MADD Southeast Florida provide free victim services and prevention education in South Florida.” Geronemus’ late father, Dr. Robert Perry Geronemus, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2009.

Event sponsors include Signature Sponsor UKG; Presenting Sponsor Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County; Corporate Champion Sponsors Durée & Company, JM Family, and Memorial Healthcare System; Spotlight Sponsors LaCroix, Publix, and Westway Towing; and MADD Milestone Sponsor David Geronemus & Mitzi Lyman.

When:
Sunday, April 28, 2024; 7:30 a.m.

Where:
In-person Race:

Across from Huizenga Plaza
SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

Virtual Walk/Run:
Any place the participant chooses.
Cost (In-person and Virtual):
Adult 5K Runner and Walker: $35
Youth 5K Runner and Walker (ages 5-18): $30
Dogs: $10

How:
To register for the in-person or virtual 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

Event sponsorships are available. Awards will be given for top fundraiser, top team (private and corporate), as well as overall and age-group awards for 5K finishers.

For the most up-to-date event information, visit www.facebook.com/MADDDashFortLaud. Please contact Rachel Stephens, Special Events Manager, rachel.stephens@madd.org with any additional questions.

ABOUT MADD
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. In Southeast Florida, the organization’s annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $3.7 million since 2011. Under MADD Southeast Florida, hundreds of free events take place each year to educate youth and parents on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving in Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.

Ann Storck Center to Host “Brunch and Bubbly” in Celebration of Galentine’s Day 2/18/24

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Ann Storck Center to Host “Brunch and Bubbly” in Celebration of Galentine’s Day on Feb. 18
Sunday, 02/18/2024-02/18/2024, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
Piazza Italia
904 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $100

nn Storck Center’s All Heart Woman’s Society will host “Brunch and Bubbly” in celebration of Galentine’s Day at Piazza Italia on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m.

Guests will enjoy delicious food, refreshing cocktails, shopping and raffles in support of Ann Storck Center. The buffet-style brunch menu features: scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, mini meat balls, chicken picatta, penne primavera and meat and cheese boards. Wine and champagne are also included.

Ann Storck Center is a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Center accommodates 96 residents and serves more than 300 individuals daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability-focused programs.

The All Heart Woman’s Society is an inspiring group of women who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. The group supports the music and arts programs for pre-school students and residents. It also works to beautify the Ann Storck Center premises in an effort to create a safe and comfortable environment for all who live and work there.

Piazza Italia is a family-owned restaurant with roots from the mountains and foothills of Calabria, Southern Italy that prides itself on the Italian appreciation and love for fresh amazing food.

Teen Broadway Presents: “Snowy and the Seven Affirmations” 2/10/24, 2/11/24

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Teen Broadway Presents: “Snowy and the Seven Affirmations”
Sunday, 02/10/2024-02/11/2024, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 NW 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: $10

Join us for an enchanting in-person experience as Teen Broadway presents “Snowy and the Seven Affirmations” – a contemporary reimagining of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The production focuses on the challenges today’s youth face in being themselves and overcoming the pressures to be something they are not.

For the sixth straight year, kids ages 5-15 will have the opportunity to experience what it takes to put on a full-scale performance through the YMCA of South Florida’s “Teen Broadway” program. Presented by AmTrust Bank, a division of Flagstar Bank NA, this enriching literacy program focuses on the arts in assisting and educating students to develop life skills, including problem-solving, team building, collaboration, creativity, public speaking and media pre/post-production.

Performances are set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11 at the Victory Black Box Theatre, located inside the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center.

Tickets are $10 for advance purchases and $15 the day of the performances and are available for purchase at ymcasouthflorida.org/teenbroadway.

Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 2/2/24

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Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Friday, 02/02/2024-, 08:00 pm-
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 S University Dr. Plantation,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Grab your crew & kick-off your Thursday night with a legendary live performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo from 7 PM to 10 PM at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation. Enjoy our all day, every day specials like our mix and match buckets, starting at $18, and $4.99 Legendary Monk drafts!

Second Annual ArtServe Impact Awards on a Mission to Show How Art Enriches the World 4/19/24

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Second Annual ArtServe Impact Awards on a Mission to Show How Art Enriches the World
Friday, 04/19/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: $125 per person or 4 people for $400

When ArtServe created the Impact Awards last year to formally recognize people and organizations making a difference in the South Florida community through arts and culture, the program was purposely designed to reach out beyond the ArtServe universe to identify unsung heroes most deserving of the honor.

With its second annual Impact Awards now set for Friday, April 19, 2024, ArtServe has assembled an inspiring, diverse slate of transformative, influential artists, and arts and culture supporters widely seen as long overdue for celebration.

The event, which takes place at ArtServe from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will include cocktails, a handcrafted international culinary feast prepared by 2023 Impact Award recipient Marc Martorana, a silent auction and entertainment. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $125 per person or $400 for four people.

To purchase tickets, click here or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artserves-second-annual-impact-awards-tickets-796844562537?aff=oddtdtcreator

“Especially at this juncture in time, it’s more important than ever to clearly show how artists make an immense contribution to the economy that’s often overlooked,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes explained. “In fact, artists are everywhere we look, enriching our lives in valuable and unexpected ways.”

The 2024 Impact Award winners are:

Artist of Impact: Puppet Network Founder and Civic Leader Jim Hammond, best known for creating the beloved Florida Day of the Dead Celebration

Community Partner of Impact: Leadership Broward Foundation Executive Director Andrew Zullo

Media Advocate of Impact: Riverwalk Trust President and CEO Genia Duncan Ellis and Go Riverwalk Magazine Publisher Mark Budwig

Legacy of Impact: Thaddeus “THAD” Hamilton, Chair of the Tuskegee Airman of South Florida; also United Negro College Fund, South Florida Leadership Council Chair

Educator of Impact: Jessica Swanson, Master Teacher and Technology Magnet Program Coordinator; Dillard School for the Arts

ArtServe 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.

3rd Annual Good for the Heart Family Fitness Event 2/3/24

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3rd Annual Good for the Heart Family Fitness Event
Saturday, 02/03/2024-, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Hagen Park
2020 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
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Cost:

United Way of Broward County’s NextGen United to host 3rd Annual Good for the Heart family fitness event at Hagen Park on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

At this Fit Fun Family Morning, attendees will get their heart rates up, while supporting United Way of Broward County and learning about the significance of healthy choices.
Trainers from Fitness at Your Door will offer an array of activities to get the weekend started on the right foot. Exercises will include an agility obstacle course, a wheelbarrow race, a relay race, a push-up/squat contest, a ball toss, tug of war, and more!
Children ages 5 and up are welcome. Snacks and water will be provided.
NextGen United is a network of emerging leaders who share a passion for advancing community solutions in their own backyard. Through networking events, hands-on volunteering opportunities and innovative leadership trainings, NextGen United leverages the power of United Way to connect, serve and grow – both personally and professionally.
DETAILS: Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for children (5-17 years old). To register, please visit: https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/event/fit-fun-family-morning/

For more information, please email Kathryn Holcomb at kholcomb@UnitedWayBroward.org or call her at 954.308.9280.

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/26/24

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Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/26/2024-05/19/2024, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost:

Ahoy, adventurers! “Seas” the day and plunge into the mysteries of the ocean as Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital makes a splash at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) from January 26 – May 19, 2024.
Discover Jules Verne’s mythical world of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by diving into the Cabinet of Curiosities, where you’ll come face-to-face with the most bizarre and awe-inspiring marine specimens imaginable! Then, channel your inner explorer and tinker with the groundbreaking gadgets and gizmos that made Admiral Peary and Matthew Henson Arctic legends during the early 1900s. Explore the lost world of Atlantis and the octopus’s garden, slide down an “escape hatch,” wander through the seaweed maze in the kelp forest and hunt for treasure in the wreck of the Spanish galleon.

The exhibition presents fantasy and facts, allowing guests to explore Verne’s imaginary world and the real-life wonders of ocean exploration. Designed to provide a range of interactive experiences, the exhibition includes full-body interactions, mechanical and electro-mechanical exhibits, interactive projections and touchscreens.

Assemble your crew, gather your sea legs and join us for a once-in-a- lifetime oceanic odyssey that’ll make your wildest nautical dreams come true! The Voyage to the Deep exhibition was created and developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum, an Australian Government entity. Flying Fish manages the exhibit tour.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store, and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.
Exhibit included with admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.
For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 19th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks 4/27/24

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Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 19th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks
Saturday, 04/27/2024-, 06:30 pm-10:30 pm
Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 SE 12th St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $250 – $1,000

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center invite the community to leave their heels and ties at home and slip into their flip flops and tropical attire to attend the 19th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks at the picturesque Lauderdale Yacht Club on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

This event overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway will feature vibrant beach décor creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. Guests will enjoy tropical inspired drinks, food and live music. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on luxurious items through both live and virtual silent auctions.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education, family strengthening program and HEALTH Program to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 30,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Handy’s 18th Annual Scholars Breakfast 5/30/24

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Handy’s 18th Annual Scholars Breakfast
Thursday, 05/30/2024-05/30/2024, 07:30 am-10:30 am
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost:

On Thursday, May 30th from 7:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m, Handy (Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth) will host its 18th Annual Scholars Breakfast at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

This year’s Scholars Breakfast will celebrate the Excellence of Bloom of scholars from foster, relative, and non-relative care, who have beat the odds and graduated from college within the last 12 months.

In addition, this year’s Breakfast will honor the 2024 Champions of Children whose interest, vision, and generous support have significantly contributed to Handy’s continued success.

Graduating Scholars:
Sean Monteith — Florida Atlantic University | Bachelor of Public Management in Public Administration
Roxana Rodriguez — Florida International University | Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Martine David — Florida International University | Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Psychology with a minor in Business Finance
Edward Pratt — Broward College | Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Marc Louis — Broward College | Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Maika Speights-Florida International University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ryan Dominique-Barry University | Master Public Administration

Champions of Children Award Recipients:
FreshPoint South Florida
Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera
Andy and Allison Cagnetta
Burnadette Norris-Weeks

Individual tickets are $75 and can be purchased here: https://www.handyinc.org/events/18th-annual-scholars-breakfast/

Ann Storck Center to Host a Food and Beer Pairing Dinner in Partnership with Bravo Peruvian Cuisine and Funky Buddha Brewery 1/18/24

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Ann Storck Center to Host a Food and Beer Pairing Dinner in Partnership with Bravo Peruvian Cuisine and Funky Buddha Brewery on Jan. 18.
Thursday, 01/18/2024-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Bravo Peruvian Cuisine
2925 NE 6th Avenue,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $85

Ann Storck Center, a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is excited to host a food and beer pairing dinner in partnership with Bravo Peruvian Cuisine and Funky Buddha Brewery on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner with dishes from Bravo Peruvian Cuisine paired with beers from Funk Buddha Brewery.

The event will support Ann Storck Center, which accommodates 96 residents and serves more than 300 individuals daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability-focused programs.

The featured menu includes:

• Causa de Cangrejo – Whipped potato infused with Aji Amarillo puree top with Maryland crab salad, avocado, rocoto aioli and quail egg.
o Paired with Tropical Floridian – German-style hefeweizen.
• Salmon Arugula Salad – Grilled Salmon, arugula, cherry tomatoes, Peruvian corn, goat cheese and basil-lime vinaigrette.
o Paired with Floridian, an unfiltered German-style wheat beer.
• Risotto al Pesto con Lomo al Vino – Beef tenderloin tips with portabella mushroom sauce and spinach-basil risotto.
o Paired with Hop Gun IPA.
• Picarones– Sweet potato and pumpkin doughnuts top with anise-orange syrup.
o Paired with an Imperial Stout.

Bravo Peruvian Kitchen celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of multicultural cuisine to South Florida.

From traditional styles to experimental ales, Funky Buddha Brewery makes beers that create an experience.

When:
Thursday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Where:
Bravo Peruvian Cuisine
2925 NE 6th Avenue
Wilton Manors, FL 33334

Cost:
$85

How:
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.annstorckcenter.org/pairingdinner.

About Ann Storck Center:
Ann Storck Center (ASC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an array of critical care, learning and ability focused programs. ASC has been serving the community for more than 65 years, originally known as the Pediatric Care Center, then in 1981 becoming ASC. Today, ASC accommodates over 300 individuals on six separate sites including a school/therapy center, adult day training program, two intermediate care facilities offering specialized residential services, as well as four group homes embedded in the community offering a more independent lifestyle. For more information, visit annstorckcenter.org/, or on social media visit
facebook.com/annstorckcenter, instagram.com/annstorckcenter/, twitter.com/annstorckcenter.

The Attack on Funk City 1/20/24

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The Attack on Funk City
Saturday, 01/20/2024-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
African-American Research Library & Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Eventbrite
Cost: $25 per ticket

Live in Color Dance Collective presents “The Attack on Funk City,” featuring a plethora of superheroes to fight a band of villains who attempt to attack the citizens of Funk City. The show is full of color, music and dancing – a fusion of urban funk, hip-hop, jazz and African dance.

Founded and under the artistic direction of Zedric Bembry, Live in Color is a dance company based in South Florida since 1989. The company was featured in Season 1 of America’s Best Dance Crew and Season 4 of America’s Got Talent. In 2008, it was invited to perform at Showtime at the Apollo, where it was showcased as one of the three urban dance companies in Black Expressions: Hip-hop Festival in Washington, Columbia. The company has also performed at several Miami Heat’s halftime shows.

The Friends of Jack and Jill Center to Host Second Annual Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital Winter Carnival 2/4/24

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The Friends of Jack and Jill Center to Host Second Annual Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital Winter Carnival
Sunday, 02/04/2024-, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
Jack & Jill Center, Halmos Family Building
1315 W. Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale,, Florida, 33312
More Information
Cost: Individual tickets are available for $2 per person

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center will host its Second Annual Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Winter Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at Jack & Jill Center’s Halmos Family Building.

The community event will feature an exciting day of carnival rides, games, arts & crafts, delicious food, face painting, memorable photo opportunities, a live DJ and much more. Carnival rides will include Mechanical Swings, Inflatable Bounce Houses, a Four-In-One Sports Center, Pirate Ship Ride, Surf Up Surf Board, Obstacle Course and more. The public event is open to all ages.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education, family strengthening program and HEALTH Program to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 30,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

36th Annual Broward College Golf Classic 4/4/24

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36th Annual Broward College Golf Classic
Thursday, 04/04/2024-, 11:00 am-08:00 pm
Jacaranda Golf Club
9200 W Broward Blvd.,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
Website
Cost: $400

Since the beginning of this tournament, Broward College has raised more than $2.8 million to enhance student success! Proceeds from the Golf Classic support the Empowerment Fund, which provides the greatest flexibility to quickly respond to critical needs of the College community and advance top priorities to bring forth opportunities for student success.

The 36th Annual Broward College Golf Classic will be played at the beautiful Jacaranda Golf Club, South Florida’s premier semi-private golf facility, featuring 36 holes of championship golf beautifully maintained throughout the year. The courses, rated four stars by Golf Digest, weave through various ponds and canals, lending a tropical feel throughout.

The cost to participate is $400 per golfer. This registration fee includes a round of golf, golf shirt, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the dinner for $100.

To register and view sponsorship packages, go to https://www.browardcollegefoundation.org/event_posts/golf-classic/.

Tournament Schedule:
11:00 a.m. Registration will take place outside of the Pro-Shop and a buffet lunch will be served in the Clubhouse prior to the start of play.

1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start (Beverages and snacks will be available on the course.)

5:00 p.m. Cocktail reception, buffet dinner, silent auction, live auction and award presentation.

If you have questions about the tournament or want to donate, please contact Elisa Stone at estone1@broward.edu or 954-240-8521.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/28/24

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 01/28/2024-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS is open an hour early for sensory-friendly Museum exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D. No trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families may bring snacks from home, as well as blankets and other small items to be comfortable.

Guests can also participate in a variety of sensory based activities throughout the Museum. Children will engage in social interactions and improve the processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Sensory Friendly Sundays are sponsored by BBX Capital Foundation.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit https://mods.org/event/sensory-friendly-sunday-15/.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

LEGO® Weekend at the Museum of Discovery and Science 1/27/24, 1/28/24

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LEGO® Weekend at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 01/27/2024-01/28/2024, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Included with Museum admission: MODS Members and children under 2 – Free. Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

Unleash your imagination, ignite your natural curiosity, and inspire endless adventures celebrating International LEGO® Day at MODS!
Build the change to solve real-world challenges with LEGO® bricks. Have fun constructing a Rube Goldberg machine and other Makerspace activities. Even the littlest builders (ages 0-6) can join the LEGO® Coding dance party and create their own habitats. It’s a day of creativity, innovation, and endless fun! Included with Museum admission.
Kids can also surf the wave of excitement at MODS with Voyage to the Deep, a new traveling exhibit. “Seas” the day and embark on the legendary Nautilus submarine with Captain Nemo for an interactive journey of underwater exploration!

Discover Jules Verne’s mythical world of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by diving into the Cabinet of Curiosities, where you’ll come face-to-face with the most bizarre and awe-inspiring marine specimens imaginable! Then, channel your inner explorer and tinker with the groundbreaking gadgets and gizmos that made Admiral Peary and Matthew Henson Arctic legends during the early 1900s. Assemble your crew, gather your sea legs and join us for a once-in-a- lifetime oceanic odyssey that’ll make your wildest nautical dreams come true! The Voyage to the Deep exhibition was created and developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum, an Australian Government entity. Flying Fish manages the exhibit tour.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

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Kids Adventures After Dark: LEGO® Night at MODS 1/26/24

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Kids Adventures After Dark: LEGO® Night at MODS
Friday, 01/26/2024-01/26/2024, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Members: $35; Non-members: $40; Sibling discount: $5 off each additional sibling

Calling all curious minds (ages 6 to 12) for a night bursting with creativity at Kids Adventures After Dark: LEGO® Night at Museum of Discovery and Science!

Get ready for a night filled with endless possibilities. Unleash your inner scientist and build your very own volcano using LEGO® bricks. Then, witness the magic unfold as you make it erupt with a burst of colors using vinegar, baking soda, and food coloring. Cultivate your crafted creations! Snuggle up for an awe-inspiring screening of DREAM BIG: Engineering Our World.

Discover the incredible feats of engineering that push the boundaries of innovation and journey into the limitless possibilities of imagination with our Chill Cinema! Buckle up for a scientific expedition on our Mars Rover simulator. Feel the thrill of exploration and dive into the depths of space in our 7D theater for a full-blown sensory adventure with an imagination Brace yourselves for a mind-blowing KaBoom! Show. Witness the magic of science as we speculate science. Learn about the states of matter and experience explosive chemical reactions that will leave you in awe! Parents, take a well-deserved night off while your young explorers embark on a thrilling adventure filled with fun, friends, and fantastic discoveries!

Kids can also surf the wave of excitement at MODS with Voyage to the Deep, a new traveling exhibit. “Seas” the day and embark on the legendary Nautilus submarine with Captain Nemo for an interactive journey of underwater exploration!

Discover Jules Verne’s mythical world of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by diving into the Cabinet of Curiosities, where you’ll come face-to-face with the most bizarre and awe-inspiring marine specimens imaginable! Then, channel your inner explorer and tinker with the groundbreaking gadgets and gizmos that made Admiral Peary and Matthew Henson Arctic legends during the early 1900s. Assemble your crew, gather your sea legs and join us for a once-in-a- lifetime oceanic odyssey that’ll make your wildest nautical dreams come true! The Voyage to the Deep exhibition was created and developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum, an Australian Government entity. Flying Fish manages the exhibit tour.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

The cost per child for members is $35; non-members: $40 and a discount is available for $5 off each additional sibling. Price includes IMAX film and a pizza dinner.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Camp STEAMology: Peacemakers at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/15/24

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Camp STEAMology: Peacemakers at Museum of Discovery and Science
Monday, 01/15/2024-, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $60 per child for MODS members; $70 per child for non-members. $15 aftercare fee per child. Multi-child Discount – Save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out.

Everyone deserves access to clean water. Join “MODS: Peacemakers” in the survey lab to design and test water quality just as engineering peacemakers do. Learn how to test water quality in a survey lab. Using the scientific process, experiment and construct the optimal water filter. Discover how we can help ensure all people have access to safe drinking water.

South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Children can also visit MODS’ traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Camp STEAMology admission is $60 per child for MODS members and $70 per child for non-members. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at https://mods.org/event/camp-steamology-mods-peacemakers-one-day-camp/.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

CareerSource Broward’s “State of the Workforce” 2024 Career Fair 1/24/24

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CareerSource Broward’s “State of the Workforce” 2024 Career Fair
Wednesday, 01/24/2024-, 10:00 am-02:00 pm
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

It’s a new year with new jobs!

CareerSource Broward and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, and Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce jointly present the “State of the Workforce” inaugural event on Wednesday, January 24, at the Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd.). This event will unite all sectors of the business community and will include a Career Fair, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Jobseekers will have the opportunity to speak directly with recruiters and apply for jobs on the spot. Attendees will receive onsite résumé assistance and help with job searches and referrals from a Success Coach. Workforce professionals will also be on hand to deliver information on scholarships for educational and training opportunities that could lead to new career prospects.

Participating companies seeking to hire include Advanced Roofing, Broward Health, Broward Sheriff’s Office, City of Fort Lauderdale, Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Beach, Economos Properties, Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 487, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Rick Case Automotive Group, The Riverside Hotel, Total Marine Solutions, Travelhost Media, Visit Lauderdale and more to be announced. The list of participating employers will be continually updated on the CareerSource Broward website at careersourcebroward.com/csbd-career-fair-job-seekers.

There is NO COST to attend the career fair, but pre-registration is encouraged by visiting https://careersourcebroward.com/csbd-career-fair-job-seekers.

Registrants are required to bring a valid state or government issued photo ID – driver’s license or passport – and dress to impress. Veterans will receive priority service.

Broward County Transit will be providing complimentary transportation to jobseekers. Parking is also complimentary, courtesy of Visit Lauderdale.

2nd Annual Moonrise Fundraiser 2/2/24

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2nd Annual Moonrise Fundraiser
Friday, 02/02/2024-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 North Birch Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 300

Handy to host 2nd Annual Moonrise Fundraiser on Friday, February 2nd at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale.

Moonrise invites guests to dance again, harnessing a collective influence and creativity to make a difference in the community and to bring awareness to and raise funds for Handy.

The 2024 theme is Neon Jungle where you will enter a jungle oasis under the Scorpio moon where neon strobes pierce through lush tropical greenery and animalistic instincts take over. The decor is organic meets cybernetic, the music pulsates like an ancient drum, and the spirits satiate carnal appetites.

Moonrise will take place at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, an iconic and historic landmark. With 700 feet of private beach access, Handy will create a true “toes in the sand” experience in a unique Fort Lauderdale venue unlike any other. Guests will enjoy entertainment, music, food stations and specialty cocktails at this soiree.

Handy transforms the lives of children and young adults by providing education, housing, mental health services, and career development through personalized programs that promote self-sufficiency and independent living.

DETAILS: Tickets to attend the event are $300 and can be purchased here: https://www.handyinc.org/events/moonrise-2024/

VIP Upstairs/Downstairs Tours at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 1/10/24, 1/17/24, 1/24/24, 2/14/24, 2/21/24, 2/28/24, 3/13/24, 3/20/24, 3/27/24, 4/10/24, 4/17/24, 4/24/24, 5/8/24, 5/15/24, 5/22/24

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VIP Upstairs/Downstairs Tours at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Wednesday, 01/10/2024-05/29/2024, 10:00 am-02:00 pm
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N Birch Rd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 40

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, is offering VIP Upstairs/Downstairs Tours of Evelyn and Frederic Bartlett’s historic main house located on the grounds of the whimsical 35-acre subtropical estate.

These small group tours will include a sneak peek of the newly refurbished, normally closed areas of the Bartlett family’s private living quarters, as well as exclusive entrances to rooms that have never been seen before on other Bonnet House tours. The iconic Bonnet House estate was built in 1920 as the winter retreat of the Birch and Bartlett family.

The Upstairs/Downstairs Tours, led by seasoned Bonnet House docents, will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month between January 10 – May 29, 2024.

Tickets are $40 per person and offered in groups of up to 10 to allow for questions and discussion. Limited reservations are available and pre-registration is required. Please note, the ability to climb stairs is necessary to fully participate in these tours.

To register for the Upstairs/Downstairs Tours, please visit: https://www.bonnethouse.org/groups-specialty-tours/ For additional information or to learn more about tours and classes offered, please visit www.bonnethouse.org or call 954-703-2614.

4th Annual Dinner in the Garden 3/9/24

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4th Annual Dinner in the Garden
Saturday, 03/09/2024-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
H.O.M.E.S., Inc Outdoor Garden
690 NE 13th St. #101,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: 200

H.O.M.E.S., Inc. to host the 4th Annual Dinner in the Garden on Saturday, March 9th at the H.O.M.E.S., Inc. Outdoor Garden in Fort Lauderdale.

Inspired by the glamour and charm of Havana’s bygone Tropicana era, guests will enjoy an evening of passed hors d’oeuvres, a three-course meal, specialty cocktails, live entertainment, and an award ceremony recognizing incredible community champions.
The 2024 Honorees include:
Ambassador Award – Susan Greaton
Cornerstone Award – The Community Foundation of Broward
Lifetime Achievement – Marcia Barry-Smith
Since its inception, H.O.M.E.S., Inc. has built and rehabbed over 175 affordable homes for lower-income families, assisted over 1,500 individuals with affordable rental opportunities, and housed 290 young adults who have aged out of foster care with the Youth Self-Sufficiency & Supportive Housing Program.
DETAILS: Tickets to the event are $200 and can be purchased here: https://www.homesfl.org/program-event/upcoming-events

For more information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Desiree Saunders at dsaunders@handyinc.org or (954) 809-5399

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants Premieres at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science 1/26/24

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Blue Whales: Return of the Giants Premieres at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Friday, 01/26/2024-, 11:20 am-
AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: MODS Members and children under 2 – Free. Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

The AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) will premiere Blue Whales: Return of the Giants starting on January 26, 2024. The first giant-screen film on the subject, Blue Whales, was produced by Oceanic Films in collaboration with Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Tangled Bank Studios and SK Films and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). MODS is one of only a few Florida theaters with screens large enough to display life-sized blue whales.

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants introduces audiences to the endangered species, which is not widely understood despite its status as the largest animal to have ever existed. Through two scientific expeditions, the film shows stunning footage of blue whale feeding habits, long-distance communication and mother-calf relationships. One expedition focuses on the search for a missing blue whale population off the coast of the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean while the other expedition joins marine biologist Diane Gendron, also known as the “Blue Whale Whisperer,” in the Gulf of California to observe whale families.

Narrated by award-winning actor Andy Serkis, scored by Academy Award-winner Steven Price, and presented in 3D, Blue Whales will immerse audiences in the ocean alongside the massive blue whales and other species such as dolphins, sperm whales, sea lions and orcas.

The documentary also features research from local marine biologist Jeremy Kiszka, professor of biology at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Dr. Kiszka studies the ecology and behavior of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in tropical marine ecosystems around the globe, particularly in the Caribbean, along the coasts of Florida and in the Indian Ocean.

To view the trailer, please visit BlueWhalesfilm.com.

The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. Blue Whales: Return of the Giants is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX documentary film. For tickets, please visit mods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

Ocean Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 1/6/24 – 1/28/24

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Ocean Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 01/06/2024-01/28/2024, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost:

included with Museum Admission:

MODS Members and children under 2 – Free;

Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22

Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

YMCA of South Florida & Infinite Scholars Free Scholarship Fair 1/23/24

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YMCA of South Florida & Infinite Scholars Free Scholarship Fair
Tuesday, 01/23/2024-01/24/2024, 09:00 am-12:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 NW Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
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Cost: Free

The YMCA of South Florida, along with Infinite Scholars, will be hosting a Free Scholarship Fair at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, 1409 Sistrunk Boulevard, in Fort Lauderdale. It is open and free for all high school seniors in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe counties.

More than 40 colleges and universities will be in attendance over the course of two days, conducting interviews with students, who will have the opportunity to receive scholarships and financial aid, with some being offered on the spot. In 2023, more than 600 students attended the event and approximately $10 million in scholarships were awarded.

Students must bring multiple copies of ACT/SAT scores, unofficial transcript, two letters of recommendation, resume and personal statement of “Why I want to attend college.” Students can register at www.infinitescholar.org/register.

For more information on the Scholarship Fair and College Prep program, including registration, please contact Ms. Sharon Hughes at shughes@ymcasouthflorida.org or visit YMCASouthflorida.org/college-prep-program.

Schedule:
Tuesday, January 23
9 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
4 – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 24
9 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 12/28/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 12/28/2023-, 08:00 pm-
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1032
Website
Cost:

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with Zac Brown Band 1/27/24

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Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with Zac Brown Band
Saturday, 01/27/2024-, 05:00 pm-
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $1,250+

With a smooth blend of country music and southern rock, multi-platinum and Grammy® Award-winning Zac Brown Band will light up the stage in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s “Toes in the Sand” Annual Celebration. Proceeds from the evening benefit the education and enrichment programs at the Broward Center.

A limited number of tables and single tickets for all the evening’s festivities are available. A special party ticket, which includes orchestra seating for the performance, the post-show party with DJ Laz and complimentary cocktails throughout the evening is available for $1,250 per person. VIP tickets can be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/4dkvnxe6, calling 954.468.3298 or emailing Foundation@BrowardCenter.org

Schedule:
• 5:00 p.m. – Annual Celebration begins with an exclusive cocktail reception in the Peck Courtyard
• 6:15 p.m. – Dinner in the Amaturo Theater prior to the performance
• 8:30 p.m. – Zac Brown Band performance in the Amaturo Theater, followed by an after-show party with DJ Laz under the stars at the Wendt Terraces and Huizenga Pavilion.

Tickets to the performance only start at $175 and can be purchased online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 (option 1) or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

Business for the Arts of Broward Arts Mean Business Speaker Series with Kandy G Lopez 1/22/24

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Business for the Arts of Broward Arts Mean Business Speaker Series with Kandy G Lopez
Monday, 01/22/2024-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
Berger Singerman
201 E Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1500,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Hosted by Berger Singerman and presented by the Castle Group and the Cathy and James Donnelly Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, Business for the Arts of Broward’s (BFA) Arts Mean Business Speaker Series (AMB) continues with an intimate cocktail reception including a conversation and meet and greet with multimedia Afro-Caribbean American portrait and figurative artist Kandy G Lopez.

Lopez uses her artistic talents to tell the stories of people of color (POC) in the United States and explore identity through marginalized individuals who represent her community. Her current body of work entails using yarn and thread to create larger-than-life portraits on a plastic canvas that is meant to be used for rug making. The message behind her intentional selection of medium is that POC feel like they are being walked on. Lopez’s work is hung on gallery walls and in front of windows for sunlight to shine through, meant to be respected, appreciated and protected from soles of shoes.

Born in Bayonne, New Jersey and currently residing in Fort Lauderdale, Lopez received a Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Science in painting and marketing and management from the University of South Florida and a Master of Fine Art in painting from Florida Atlantic University.

Lopez’s work has been displayed at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Miramar Cultural Center and Coral Springs Museum of Art, among other venues throughout South Florida, as well as in Fort Worth, Texas and New Bedford, Massachusetts. In 2022, she received the Broward Cultural Division’s Artist Innovation Grant and Project Row House Grant.

The Arts Mean Business Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Guests who wish to attend must email their RSVP by January 17 to rvegas@bfabroward.org. For more information, visit https://bfabroward.org/programs/arts-means-business/.

AMB is just one of several ways BFA supports local artists while fostering cultural vitality, creative success and economic development. BFA continuously supports the local arts community and promotes local artists, cultural non-profits and diverse art-related projects. BFA annually hosts several events in addition to AMB, including Art in the Workplace, Art Curation, Public Art Creation, Art & Somm and the popular Art + Stroll.

Island City Stage Presents Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira 1/18/24 – 2/11/24

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Island City Stage Presents Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira
Thursday, 01/18/2024-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Buy Tickets
Cost: $40 – $55

Broadway superfans Jeff and Judy eagerly await their idol Idina Menzel after her performance in If/Then at the stage door every night. But when a sexy stranger enters the scene and upends their decades-long friendship, the musical theater aficionados have to go off book to rewrite their own finale in Island City Stage’s production of Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira. This playful yet profound comedy about friendship, ambition, and what happens when dreams fall just out of reach runs January 18 – February 11.

Set in 2015, Which Way to the Stage introduces outspoken best friends since college Jeff and Judy who are regulars at the stage door and take pride in their vast knowledge of the theater. Aspiring performers themselves, the duo soon face the music inadvertently by revealing the insecurities underneath their carefully constructed facades. As new relationships are formed and the story digs deeper, so does the insightful examination of gender, sexuality, and drag. Do the two ever meet their idol? Can they reconcile their differences of opinion? And what happens next?

Ana Nogueira is a Brooklyn-based writer and actress. Which Way to The Stage had its world premiere at MCC Theater in New York City. The play was chosen for the 2019 Kilroy’s List and the Pacific Playwrights Festival at South Coast Rep, where Nogueira was the recipient of the Elizabeth George Emerging Playwright Commission. In 2016, her play Empathitrax premiered Off Broadway at Here Arts Center with the critically acclaimed theater company Colt Coeur, where she is a company member. Her work has been developed at Second Stage, The New Group, SPACE on Ryder Farm and Barrington Stage. Nogueira co-wrote and starred in the short film We Win, which premiered at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival and won Best Screenplay at the Rhode Island Film Festival. Her acting credits include Bob And Carol And Ted And Alice (The New Group); Engagements, Mala Hierba (both at Second Stage); Bump (Ensemble Studio Theater); Knives And Other Sharp Objects (The Public/LAByrinth); and three seasons on the Starz series Hightown. She is a proud alumnus of the Obie Award-winning playwriting group Youngblood at Ensemble Studio Theater.
Which Way to the Stage is directed by Michael Leeds and stars Matthew Buffalo (Jeff), Sofia Porcel (Judy), Clay Cartland (Mark) and Gaby Tortoledo (Actress/Bachelorette/Casting Director).

Which Way to the Stage is sponsored by Co-Producers Russell Vance and The Bears of South Florida, Set Sponsors William Sandrik and Henry Smith, and Lights and Sound sponsor Scott Bennett. Additional funding provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., The SHS Foundation, The Maval Foundation, The Warten Foundation, FlockFest, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, and by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida.

Island City Stage’s 12th Season opened with sold out performances of Love! Valour! Compassion! Other shows this season include Pulp by Patricia Kane; Music by Amy Warren & Andre Pluess with lyrics by Patricia Kane (Apr. 11 – May 5); Skintight by Joshua Harmon (May 30 – Jun. 23) and Die! Mommie Die! by Charles Busch (Aug. 29 – Sept. 22).

Tickets for Which Way to the Stage start at $40. A Mimosa Sunday performance sponsored by Jimmy Cunningham will be held on January 28 with tickets at $55. The show runs for two hours and five minutes with one intermission.

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

Guy Harvey Meet-and-Greet 1/6/24, 1/7/24

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Guy Harvey Meet-and-Greet
Saturday, 01/06/2024-01/07/2024, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Guy Harvey Gallery and Shop Ft. Lauderdale
816 East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Guy Harvey, Ph.D., world-renowned artist, scientist, conservationist, and entrepreneur, will be available for meet-and-greets, photo ops and signings at his gallery and shop in Las Olas Blvd.

A portion of proceeds from sales of all Guy Harvey apparel and merchandise at the store and online benefit ocean research, education and conservation initiatives through the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF). The non-profit organization is dedicated to saving the seas, supporting groundbreaking research and helping foster the next generation of ocean conservationists.

As an additional treat, enter to win a limited-edition Guy Harvey art reproduction and receive a free gift with your purchase.

The Guy Harvey Gallery & Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the store at 954-769-1996 or visit https://guyharvey.com/pages/las-olas-store

“TRIBUTES” Starring Joe Posa as Joan Rivers and Featuring Seth Sikes 1/13/24

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“TRIBUTES” Starring Joe Posa as Joan Rivers and Featuring Seth Sikes
Saturday, 01/13/2024-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts
1480 SW 9th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33315
Website
Cost: $35; $65 VIP ticket includes premium seating and a meet and greet photo opportunity with both performers

Back by popular demand, Joe Posa and Seth Sikes will reunite for a performance of “TRIBUTES,” a stunning homage to iconic female legends, on Saturday, January 13, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts (1480 SW 9th Avenue). Tickets for this captivating (18+) show are on sale, now.

This showcase, produced by the accomplished duo, unites two worlds of performance art – female impersonation and live song. Joe Posa will impersonate Joan Rivers, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli while Seth Sikes will enchant audiences with his soulful voice, singing nostalgic melodies made famous by Judy Garland, Bernadette Peters, and other artists. The cleverly choreographed show includes duets with Seth Sikes and Joe Posa as Barbra and Liza.

Can we talk?! Joe Posa has made a name for himself in show business, starting his illustrious career in musical theater as a featured performer/dancer in the international touring company of West Side Story plus other musicals including Anything Goes, Grease, A Chorus Line and South Pacific. In 1993, he then found his wings as a sought-after female celebrity impersonator. As a cast member in several productions of “An Evening at La Cage,” he has performed as Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Gloria Estefan and Michael Jackson. Posa was also Susan Lucci’s Erica Kane character double on ABC’s All My Children, as well as Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon character double on NBC’s 30 Rock. For more than 30 years, Posa has produced and starred in multiple shows in New York City, London, Provincetown, Puerta Vallarta, Boston, Palm Springs and other cities. His solo productions include “Guys as Dolls,” “An Evening at the Birdcage,” “Joe Posa Poses,” and “The Bitch is Back!” Also, he has performed at numerous red carpet corporate functions, charity fundraisers and elegant private events. Having performed alongside Ms. Rivers on two separate occasions, Posa was lovingly called by Ms. Rivers, her “favorite Joan Rivers impersonator.”

Seth Sikes is one of New York’s most popular young nightclub performers. Hailed as “the best male singer of his generation” by Theatre Scene, Sikes has been selling out venues since his 2014 debut of “Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland.” The show recounted how Garland inspired Sikes as a young boy in Paris, Texas, while he belted the legend’s greatest hits backed by a seven-piece band. The show won Broadway World’s Best Tribute Show award and prompted The New York Times to declare, “The performance was a hit with critics and audiences, alike.” The reviewers were equally enthusiastic toward his follow-up show, “Seth Sikes Sings Liza Minnelli.” The New York Post relayed, “It was a heartfelt concert. Sikes has a heap of fans, and his audiences are always tightly packed and brimming with enthusiasm for his booming, jazzy renditions of their favorite songs.” When the Covid pandemic prevented Sikes from performing for live audiences, he created a series of online music video parodies that went viral, viewed by hundreds of thousands. His most recent video, “Ring Them Bells,” was selected to close the globally broadcast Liza Minnelli 75th birthday tribute. Sikes also works in the theatre behind the scenes. He was associate director for The Band’s Visit and The Nance on Broadway. He directed the original musical Bunked! which won Outstanding Musical at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2010, as well as “The 7th Annual Broadway Beauty Pageant.”

Tickets for “TRIBUTES” start at $35 with an option to purchase a $25 pre-show reception ticket including beverages and light snacks. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/Tributes2024.

Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library Gala “Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes” 2/24/24

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Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library Gala “Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes”
Saturday, 02/24/2024-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Venue
2345 Wilton Dr,
Fort Lauderdale, Pennsylvania, 33305
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Cost:

February 24, 2024
6:00 pm cocktails 7:00 dinner, the Venue, Wilton Manors, Florida.

Live auction. 500 guests and VIPs attending.

Honoree’s for Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library Gala 2024 are iconic athlete, Diana Nyad, who will be added to the Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes exhibit; Stars of the HBO MAX documentary, “The Stroll” will be honored for their film and courage in addressing the harshness of life for so many trans women of color and their strength in survival; Stacy Ritter, president of Visit Lauderdale, who in her role has kept Broward County a warm and welcoming place for all people to visit, live, and work. Her willingness to do what is right, even in the face of extreme political pressure sets her apart from most others in these turbulent times.

Last years’ Gala had a record number of guests and was the organization’s most successful fundraiser to date. The Gala is Stonewall’s largest fundraising event generating a significant part of the organization’s budget.

For Tickets, Sponsorship or more information please visit: https://stonewall-museum.org/11650-2/

POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance & Noon Year’s Eve at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/31/23

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POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance & Noon Year’s Eve at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 2 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

Beginning at 11:30 a.m. on December 31, experience an exciting and magical holiday time with POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance! Adapted from the award-winning book and Telly Award-winning holiday film, POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance takes audiences on an exhilarating journey alongside three best friends who master music, magic and circus skills for the holiday season at a secret university before sharing their talents with the world. Then, dance in the New Year at our Noon Year’s Eve ball drop sponsored by Dunkin’.

South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

The Museum of Discovery and Science is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All activities are included with Museum admission.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 12/14/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 12/14/2023-, 08:00 pm-
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

Winter Break Camp STEAMology at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/26/23

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Winter Break Camp STEAMology at Museum of Discovery and Science
Tuesday, 12/26/2023-12/29/2023, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $240 per child for MODS members; $280 per child for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $45 per child.

School is out but Camp STEAMology is in! Children ages 5 – 10 can travel “Around the World” December 26 – 29, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

In this four-day program, campers will learn about the different continents of the world diving into the science of zoology, migration and behavioral patterns, weather models and more. They’ll even engineer a coral nursery that is resilient to weather fluctuations. Children will explore different cultures around the world and create an art piece with diverse cultural influences.

South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, STEAMology camp admission is $240 per child for MODS members and $280 per child for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $45 per child. Registration is required at mods.org/campdiscovery.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Season Screenings – Arthur Christmas 12/21/23

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Season Screenings – Arthur Christmas
Thursday, 12/21/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Synopsis (Rated PG): Everyone knows that each Christmas, Santa Claus delivers presents to every last child on Earth. What everyone doesn’t know is that Santa accomplishes the feat with a very high-tech operation beneath the North Pole. But when the unthinkable happens, and Santa misses one child out of hundreds of millions, someone has to save the day. It’s up to Arthur, Santa’s youngest son, to deliver a present to the forgotten tyke before Christmas morning dawns.

Christmas Eve with Sinatra 12/24/23

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Christmas Eve with Sinatra
Sunday, 12/24/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
Las Olas Oceanside Park,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Back by popular demand, Christmas Eve with Sinatra will be a night to remember filled with classic Sinatra tunes and holiday hits. Featuring Jeff Grainger, backed by his six-piece band with Rat Pack buddies Sammy and Dean, guests will feel like they are back in the Swing Era. Bring the whole family and start a new Christmas Eve tradition. The concert is free to attend and welcomes all ages. A limited number of VIP Supper Club-style tables are available for purchase.
• Cost: FREE open lawn seating or supper club seating is available for purchase ($30-135)
• A limited supply of chairs are available to rent for $7.50
• Time: Seating opens at 5 p.m.; Concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
• For tickets and information, please visit https://theloopflb.com/events/christmas-eve-with-sinatra/.

Soulful Christmas 12/15/23

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Soulful Christmas
Friday, 12/15/2023-12/16/2023, 07:00 pm-
Fort Lauderdale
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: free

Hued Songs and the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center Present Soulful Christmas. A multidisciplinary function, Soulful Christmas is a holiday celebration for all, featuring music, storytelling, and community.

The concert will center on the re-telling of the classic story, The Night Before Christmas, with a local and cultural twist. Audience members will take a musical journey through decades of iconic music that has shaped the sounds of Black Christmas- ranging from gospel, spirituals, soul, and everything in between, led by a diverse cast of artists.

This concert centers the celebration of Black Christmas and Black Memory. Soulful Christmas features a dynamic cast of powerhouse artists, led by Director & Choreographer Darius J. Manuel.

December 15, 2023 | 7:00pm
December 16, 2023 | 1:00pm

The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story 12/17/23

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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story
Sunday, 12/17/2023-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, this latest in the Art Prevails Project’s annual series takes the ‘theatrical mixtape’ to its next level while taking the audience on a journey of beats, rhymes, and life. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop serves as the soundtrack for this multidisciplinary journey of the rhythms and rhymes of life, love and everything in-between. Audiences will be treated to a talk-back with the cast following each performance.

This event is part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This initiative featuring a variety of multi-disciplinary discussions, performances, and art-making events focuses on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.

Performances are: Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story 12/17/23

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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story
Sunday, 12/17/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, this latest in the Art Prevails Project’s annual series takes the ‘theatrical mixtape’ to its next level while taking the audience on a journey of beats, rhymes, and life. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop serves as the soundtrack for this multidisciplinary journey of the rhythms and rhymes of life, love and everything in-between. Audiences will be treated to a talk-back with the cast following each performance.

This event is part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This initiative featuring a variety of multi-disciplinary discussions, performances, and art-making events focuses on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.

Performances are: Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

9th Annual Holiday in Sistrunk 12/16/23

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9th Annual Holiday in Sistrunk
Saturday, 12/16/2023-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Provident Park
1412 NW 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
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Cost: Free

Hosted by the YMCA of South Florida, this yearly community event is free and open to the public and will include a toy giveaway, different types of vendors, food trucks, a stage/DJ, health screenings and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!

For more information, visit www.ymcaofsouthflorida.org or contact Marketa Knight, director of community health, at mknight@ymcasouthflorida.org or 954-467-2444 (ext. 1720).

The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story 12/16/23

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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story
Saturday, 12/16/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, this latest in the Art Prevails Project’s annual series takes the ‘theatrical mixtape’ to its next level while taking the audience on a journey of beats, rhymes, and life. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop serves as the soundtrack for this multidisciplinary journey of the rhythms and rhymes of life, love and everything in-between. Audiences will be treated to a talk-back with the cast following each performance.

This event is part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This initiative featuring a variety of multi-disciplinary discussions, performances, and art-making events focuses on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.

Performances are: Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story 12/15/23

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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story
Friday, 12/15/2023-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, this latest in the Art Prevails Project’s annual series takes the ‘theatrical mixtape’ to its next level while taking the audience on a journey of beats, rhymes, and life. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop serves as the soundtrack for this multidisciplinary journey of the rhythms and rhymes of life, love and everything in-between. Audiences will be treated to a talk-back with the cast following each performance.

This event is part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This initiative featuring a variety of multi-disciplinary discussions, performances, and art-making events focuses on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.

Performances are: Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story 12/16/23

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The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume V – A Hip-Hop Love Story
Saturday, 12/16/2023-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15-$30

Created and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, this latest in the Art Prevails Project’s annual series takes the ‘theatrical mixtape’ to its next level while taking the audience on a journey of beats, rhymes, and life. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop serves as the soundtrack for this multidisciplinary journey of the rhythms and rhymes of life, love and everything in-between. Audiences will be treated to a talk-back with the cast following each performance.

This event is part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. This initiative featuring a variety of multi-disciplinary discussions, performances, and art-making events focuses on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.

Performances are: Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

YMCA of South Florida’s Broward County Afterschool Programs Job Fair 12/8/23

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YMCA of South Florida’s Broward County Afterschool Programs Job Fair
Friday, 12/08/2023-12/08/2023, 09:30 am-04:30 pm
YMCA of South Florida’s Administration Office
900 SE 3rd Ave., Suite 210,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost:

Calling all teachers with a passion for giving back to their community! The YMCA of South Florida will host a job fair for prospective teachers in its afterschool programs in Broward County. Interviews will take place throughout the day on Friday, December 8 at the Y’s administration office in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Candidates must bring an active or expired in-state or out-of-state teaching certificate. Temporary certificates will also be accepted.

Interviews are by appointment only (NO WALK-INS). To schedule an interview, please contact Alan Montero at amontero@ymcasouthflorida.org or 561-607-6052

2024 Karat Magic: NYE Party 12/31/23

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2024 Karat Magic: NYE Party
Sunday, 12/31/2023-, 09:00 pm-02:00 am
American Social FTL
721 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: 50-125

Ring in 2024, the GOLDEN YEAR, at American Social!

Tickets go ON SALE on Black Friday!

Join us for our 2024 Karat Magic: NYE Party on 12/31! All guests in attendance will receive a complimentary champagne toast at midnight!

Ticket/Table information & Pricing:

1)General Admission – FREE

General Admission Includes:

-Entry

-Complimentary Champagne Toast at Midnight

-Standing Room Only

2)VIP Admission/Open Bar

Early Bird (11/24-11/27): $50 + taxes and fees

Tier 1(11/28-12/24): $100+ taxes and fees

Tier 2 (12/25-12/31): $125+ taxes and fees

VIP Admission Tickets Include:

  • Entry

  • Complimentary Midnight Champagne Toast

  • Select Open Bar from 9pm-12am (details below) w/access to our VIP spaces

  • First come first serve seating and standing room in our VIP spaces

Open Bar Includes:

Liquors: Grey Goose, Bacardi, Patron, Bombay Sapphire & Teeling Whiskey

Beer: Stella & Other Select Beers

Wine: Select Wines by the Glass

Champagne: Select Champagnes by the Glass

**For VIP Bottle Service / Table reservations email Jasmine@american.social today! Table minimums start at $250. Options for Open Bar + bottle service are available.

For more information email call (954)764-7005!

Sensory-Friendly Sunday at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/24/23

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Sensory-Friendly Sunday at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 12/24/2023-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

MODS is open an hour early for sensory-friendly Museum exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D. No trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families may bring snacks from home, as well as blankets and other small items to be comfortable.

Guests can also participate in a variety of sensory based activities throughout the Museum. Children will engage in social interactions and improve the processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

This Sensory Friendly Sunday is sponsored by BBX Capital Foundation.

Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit https://mods.org/event/sensory-friendly-sunday-14/.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Christmas Eve at DUNE by LT 12/24/23

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Christmas Eve at DUNE by LT
Sunday, 12/24/2023-, 05:30 pm-09:00 pm
DUNE by Laurent Tourondel
2200 N Ocean Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
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Cost:

DUNE by Laurent Tourondel will be offering Christmas Eve specials on Sunday, December 24th from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy Christmas Eve with loved ones oceanside at one of South Florida’s most elegant and relaxing dining destinations, helmed by globally renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel.

Guests can experience DUNE by Laurent Tourondel’s elevated Christmas Eve offerings including delectable dishes and festive desserts off their regular menu.

Christmas Eve menu specials include:
Kumamoto Oysters | Champagne Mignonette and Kaluga Caviar
Toro Carpaccio | Kaluga Caviar, Kombu Dashi & Lemon Oil
Wagyu Beef Tartare | Capers, Cornichon, Red Onion, LT Dressing & Crispy Potato Chips
Maple Braised Short Ribs | Winter Roots Vegetables, Chestnuts Puree, & Sage
Seared Ora King Salmon | Caramelized Endive, Caviar, Sunchoke, Sauternes-Orange Nage
Spiced Tangerine Pavlova | Warm Spiced Gelee, Orange Mascarpone Creme & Vanilla Gelato
Chocolate Candy Cane Mochi |Candy Cane Crumble & Hot Cocoa

For reservations and more details, please visit www.dunebylt.com.

Sunny Days/Starry Nights With All-Day Mini Muse 1/4/24

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Sunny Days/Starry Nights With All-Day Mini Muse
Thursday, 01/04/2024-, 11:00 am-07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: free

Free Museum admission and 2-for-1 wine All Day Happy Hour on the first Thursday of every month.

Free all-day Mini Muse
Join us on this special Free First Thursday, Sunny Days/Starry Nights for a full day of art-making! Create artwork with your little ones based on current exhibitions from 11 am – 6:30 pm.
Starry Nights is presented by Broward Health

Music on the Main Lawn – Laura Goodstone (Latin Pop) 12/8/23

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Music on the Main Lawn – Laura Goodstone (Latin Pop)
Friday, 12/08/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Every Friday from 6:30 p.m., locals and visitors are invited to enjoy free live music on the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park, featuring genres ranging from Motown to Top 40, Country Rock to Latin Pop and a Flashback Friday 80’s night. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert activities starting at 3 p.m., including local artisans and food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during, and after the show.

Music on the Main Lawn – Southbound 75 (Country/Rock) 12/1/23

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Music on the Main Lawn – Southbound 75 (Country/Rock)
Friday, 12/01/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Every Friday from 6:30 p.m., locals and visitors are invited to enjoy free live music on the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park, featuring genres ranging from Motown to Top 40, Country Rock to Latin Pop and a Flashback Friday 80’s night. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert activities starting at 3 p.m., including local artisans and food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during, and after the show.

The Our Fund Foundation and Presenting Sponsor Bank of America Private Bank’s Fifth Annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards 2/3/24

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The Our Fund Foundation and Presenting Sponsor Bank of America Private Bank’s Fifth Annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards
Saturday, 02/03/2024-, 05:30 pm-08:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $75

Join the Our Fund Foundation and presenting sponsor Bank of America Private Bank for the Fifth Annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards, which celebrates outstanding philanthropy, volunteerism, and emerging leadership. Honorees and guests will enjoy a cocktail reception before the ceremony, followed by an impactful conversation with this year’s guest speaker, Hannah Kanstroom, Senior Vice President and Philanthropic Strategist at Bank of America Private Bank. She will share anecdotes from the 2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households. The event will also honor the 2024 Class of South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy awardees.

Artist’s Roundtable: Sarah Farsh 12/15/23

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Artist’s Roundtable: Sarah Farsh
Friday, 12/15/2023-, 12:30 pm-01:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Artists’ roundtables are free to members and included with museum admission for non-members

Join us at NSU Art Museum for an intimate conversation with Global Art Director of Whole Foods Market, Sarah Farsh, in our Artist’s Roundtable Series. This intimate conversation will center around Farsh’s practice of implementing Artificial Intelligence as a resource in project ideation and design work streams. Join the conversation and ask your questions regarding AI and creativity. RSVP today to save your seat.

Kids Adventures After Dark: Winter Wonder Night at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/2/23

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Kids Adventures After Dark: Winter Wonder Night at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 12/02/2023-, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: $35 per person for members; $40 per person for non-members

Children (ages 6 – 12) are invited to an evening of fun and science with MODS educators at Kids Adventures After Dark: Winter Wonder Night at the Museum.

Caregivers can enjoy a night out while children have an action-packed evening exploring MODS after dark. This MODS adventure includes pizza, exhibits exploration, and IMAX film and cool science shows and activities!

South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

Admission is $35 per person for members; $40 per person for non-members. Siblings are $5 off each. Pre-registration is required at https://mods.org/event/kids-adventures-after-dark-12/.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/2/23, 12/9/23, 12/16/23, 12/23/23, 12/30/23, 12/3/23, 12/10/23, 12/17/23, 12/24/23, 12/31/23

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Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 12/02/2023-12/31/2023, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Included with museum admission. MODS Members and children under 2 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22. Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

Snow, sleet and ice take over MODS Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends in December on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Sundays, from noon – 5 p.m. Experience the weather ingredients that make crazy winter storms. Explore how water changes states from gas to liquid to ice. Find out why the Florida climate is drastically different from many other places around the world. Practice your aim with Science Park “snowball” target shooting, and experience a liquid nitrogen show. Meet the MODS animals that don’t have to hibernate like many others do to survive the cold winter temperatures. Explore careers in technology, environmental science and more! Young explorers (ages 0-6) will observe how snowstorms can appear in a jar, experience misty bubbles, create snowball paintings and winter magic watercolors. Watch an IMAX film on the GIANT Screen: Deep Sky, Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, Dinosaurs of Antarctica, Ireland and more!

Included with Museum admission.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

North Pole Pajama Party at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/9/23, 12/16/23

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North Pole Pajama Party at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 12/09/2023-12/16/2023, 09:00 am-11:00 am
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $30 per person (adult or child) for members; $40 per person (adult or child) for non-members

The North Pole Pajama Party, South Florida’s favorite winter family tradition, returns to MODS on Saturdays, December 9 and 16, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.!

Comfy patterned pajamas and elf costumes are encouraged for this festive event! Enjoy a holiday science show, test your aim at our tropical “snowball” throwing station, make-and-take your own snow globe and build your own snowman.

Admission includes an invitation to see The Polar Express in the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater. The film will start at 10 a.m.

Activity highlights include penning a letter to Santa, popping bubbles in our bubble zone, viewing a snowy liquid nitrogen show and enjoying marshmallows frozen in liquid nitrogen swimming in hot chocolate! Early Learners (ages 0-6) can hunker down for holiday story time!

South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

Admission is $30 per person (adult or child) for members; $40 per person (adult or child) for non-members. Price includes all activities, Museum exploration, the IMAX film and a commemorative bell. To register, visit mods.org/event/2023-north-pole-pajama-party.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

MADD Southeast Florida to Host VIP Kick-Off Party for 13th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County 2/6/24

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MADD Southeast Florida to Host VIP Kick-Off Party for 13th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County
Tuesday, 02/06/2024-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
BBX Capital
201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

MADD Southeast Florida is kicking off the 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County with a meaningful event on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at BBX Capital in Fort Lauderdale. Guests will enjoy light bites provided by Red Chair Catering, mocktails and a unique opportunity to win exclusive prizes such as beautiful jewelry from Daoud’s Fine Jewelry and more. Guests will also enjoy a performance by a poet from the Jason Taylor Foundation’s Bluapple Poetry Network. Money raised stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving.

Special guests include Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K Founder and Chairperson Heather Geronemus, MADD National President Tess Rowland, local dignitaries and more.

From 2019-2021, drunk driving deaths in the United States increased by 31 percent. This is a 100 percent preventable crime, and MADD’s goal is to see a future with no more victims.

The 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County will take place on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. More than 1,000 walkers and runners are expected to attend the event. Since it was established in 2011, this event has raised more than $3.7 million that stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

For more information about the 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

When:
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, 6–8 p.m.

Where:
BBX Capital
201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Parking will be validated for those that use the garage at 201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

Why:
To raise awareness and funds to stop drunk and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.

Cost:
Free.

How:
To RSVP for the VIP Kick-Off Party, email Rachel.Stephens@madd.org.

ABOUT MADD
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. In Southeast Florida, the organization’s annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $3.7 million since 2011. Under MADD Southeast Florida, hundreds of free events take place each year to educate youth and parents on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving in Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.

Omsa Gallery Exhibit Female Figuratively 12/2/23

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Omsa Gallery Exhibit Female Figuratively
Saturday, 12/02/2023-02/15/2024, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
OMSA GALLERY
15661 Sheridan Street,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33331
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

OMSA GALLERY Presents
Female, Figuratively
– Selected works by 7 female artists on the female form.
An exhibit curated by Daniella Sforza, with works by:
* Sofia Balut Paez
* Marina Font
* Heidi Lanino
* Amy Laskin
* Veronica Pasman
* Julia Rivera
* Patricia Schnall Gutierrez

The exhibit endeavors to reflect the original notions brought forth by the Greco Roman ideals of a platonic notion of beauty that blend with contemporary. perspectives.

This exhibit is a poetic rather political approach to the contemporary currents, appreciating the grammar of a certain identity and idea.

The female form rendered by women artists reflecting 7 unique perspectives with eloquent voices rendered through a visual narrative, a herstory, shared by all women and evolved over millennia.

Public Opening – Dec. 2  7PM – 10PM
Exhibit Dec. 2, 2023 – Feb. 15, 2024

Curator Brunch: Home Sweet Home 12/9/23

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Curator Brunch: Home Sweet Home
Saturday, 12/09/2023-, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Girls' Club by the River
330 SW 2nd ST, Ste. 102,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Please join us for Girls’ Club annual Curator Brunch, welcoming Art Basel guests and visitors to its new downtown Fort Lauderdale location to celebrate the opening of its latest exhibit, ‘Home Sweet Home’.

‘Home Sweet Home’ is an exhibition from the collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz that looks to the domestic sphere for insight and influence. Historically assigned to the care and management of women, the home is simultaneously a place of comfort and confinement. Artists include Harumi Abe, Diane Arbus, Tina Barney, Molly McGreevy, Alice Neel, Peggy Levison Nolan, Kerry Phillips, Laurie Simmons, and others.

Exhibition curator and collection director Sarah Michelle Rupert will lead an informal tour and talk at 11am, discussing the pieces in the show and answering questions about the exhibit and the collection.

RSVP is essential.

YMCA of South Florida’s Thanksgiving Giveaways (Broward) 11/20/23, 11/21/23

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YMCA of South Florida’s Thanksgiving Giveaways (Broward)
Monday, 11/20/2023-11/21/2023, 01:00 pm-07:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
1409 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: Free

The YMCA of South Florida will host a luncheon for seniors and distribute free turkey baskets at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center in Sistrunk during Thanksgiving week.

Schedule:
– Luncheon for AOA (seniors)* / Monday, Nov. 20 @ 1-3 p.m.
– Turkey basket giveaway / Tuesday, Nov. 21 @ 4-7 p.m.

*Onsite advance registration is required and limited space is available

Sensory Friendly Sunday at Museum of Discovery and Science 11/26/23

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Sensory Friendly Sunday at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 11/26/2023-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

MODS is open an hour early for sensory-friendly Museum exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film* at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D.
No trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families may bring snacks from home, as well as blankets and other small items to be comfortable.

Guests can also participate in a variety of sensory based activities throughout the Museum. Children will engage in social interactions and improve the processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase participation in a natural environment.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

This Sensory Friendly Sunday is sponsored by BBX Capital Foundation.
Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysundays.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Slime Time Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 11/18/23, 11/19/23, 11/25/23, 11/26/23

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Slime Time Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 11/18/2023-11/26/2023, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Slime Time included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 2 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22; Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

Ooey-Gooey Science!

It’s Slime Time at MODS! Soothe your stress, stimulate your senses and have some messy science fun with the Museum’s signature slime bar. Customize your concoction and enjoy it as a make-and-take after your visit!

● Exhibits, Shows and Demos: Become a super slimeologist at the ooey-gooey Slime Lab. Make-and-take slime after learning the best techniques in our slime-making workshops, then take a picture in front of our slime wall. Learn to make slime bubbles and see who can make their super slimy goo stretch the longest.*

● Animal Encounters: Learn about different slimy creatures, including slugs, frogs and many others.

● Watch an IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Animal Kingdom, Secrets of the Sea, Legend of the Enchanted Reef and more!

● Career Connection: Explore careers in chemistry and the culinary arts by following slime recipes and observing how ingredient ratios affect the final product!
Just for Early Learners (ages 0-6): Create bubble slime paintings and experience cloud slime dough and sensory slime bags.

Included with Museum admission.

*Participants must register for make-and-take slime at The Hangar upon entry.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Children can also visit MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Free Exhibit, Opening Reception–ArtServe’s First Exhibit of 2024 Explores Technology’s Role in Art, Society and Commerce 1/26/24

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Free Exhibit, Opening Reception–ArtServe’s First Exhibit of 2024 Explores Technology’s Role in Art, Society and Commerce
Friday, 01/26/2024-03/22/2024, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

ArtServe’s “New & Improved” Exhibit Opens With Free, Public Reception on Friday, January 26

Just in time to welcome the New Year, ArtServe’s first exhibit of 2024 will explore the dichotomies of life amid technology and progress in “New & Improved,” which opens with a free, public reception on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Both adults and kids are welcome at the reception, which will feature interactive stations filled with toys and gadgets from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, along with a live D.J. playing music from those eras.

To RSVP for the free reception, click here: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=27820

The exhibit itself is also free to attend and runs through Friday, March 22, 2024.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“This exhibit confronts the question of whether new things are necessarily better,” ArtServe CEO Jason Hughes said. “To do that, we’re welcoming all art genres, exploring new and traditional mediums, and exploring our romanticization with the past.”

“New & Improved” is inviting artists to display their perspective on how nostalgia intersects with the realities of our expectations for the future.

ArtServe 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.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at The Parker 12/2/23

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at The Parker
Saturday, 12/02/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
The Parker
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets start at just $15

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will light up the stage with the return of its popular holiday program with performances of Handel’s glorious Messiah, and timeless uplifting Holiday Pops on December 2, at 7:30 p.m., at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. Sebrina María Alfonso, music director, will conduct the performances featuring soloists Katherine Henly (soprano), Lisa Marie Rogali (mezzo-soprano), Chauncey Packer (tenor) and Neil Nelson (bass baritone), and the South Florida Symphony Chorus.

Jonathan Kandell of Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” In 1789, Mozart posthumously paid Handel the supreme compliment of reorchestrating Messiah but even Mozart confessed himself to be humble in the face of Handel’s genius describing his orchestrations: “When he chooses, he strikes like a thunderbolt.” In 1823, Beethoven proclaimed Handel to be the ‘greatest’ composer that ever lived.

SFSO’s 2023 holiday program will open with a selection of time-honored Holiday Pops festive favorites including selections from The Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bocelli’s The Prayer, plus audience sing-alongs. SFSO will then launch into 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, directed 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.

Tickets for Handel’s Messiah start at $15 for the December 2 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.

Lexus Corporate Run Fort Lauderdale 3/20/24

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Lexus Corporate Run Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 03/20/2024-, 06:45 pm-08:45 pm
Esplanade Park
400 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
RSVP / Register
Cost: $55

Join us at “Ft. Lauderdale’s Largest Office Party,” a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk open to full and part-time employees. In addition to the fun and camaraderie of the run, teams compete for awards in 18 industry categories as well as our T-shirt contest.

Registration is now open for the 2024 race series. You must have at least four full-time employees from your company on your team to participate.

CAN Community Health and Galleria Fort Lauderdale Present World AIDS Day Kickoff 12/1/23

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CAN Community Health and Galleria Fort Lauderdale Present World AIDS Day Kickoff
Friday, 12/01/2023-, 08:30 am-10:00 am
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

CAN Community Health and Galleria Fort Lauderdale have joined forces to commemorate World AIDS Day through an official public event aimed at raising awareness and providing a collective voice for global health. The public is invited on Friday, 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 pre-register at CAN Community Health’s World AIDS Day Page.

In 2022, UNAIDS reported approximately 1.3 million HIV cases, with an estimated 630,000 deaths attributed to AIDS-related illnesses during the same year. Since the onset of the epidemic, there have been an estimated 40.4 million deaths. According to the CDC, the risk of HIV remains high among Black and Latino gay and bisexual men.

On December 1, World AIDS Day, the morning will commence with a gathering of elected officials, fellow HIV-related agencies and other stakeholders. The event will feature special performances by LeNora Jaye and the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida. The event will take place inside the mall’s Palm Court Market connected to the main valet parking area.

CAN Community Health welcomes participating organizations: Broward County Health Services, Broward House, Broward Regional HIV Planning Council, Florida Blue, Holy Cross Health, Midland, Our Fund Foundation, SunServe, The McKenzie Project, The Rapha Center, Transinclusive Group, Ujima Men’s Collective and Wilton Manors Business Association.

The event is free, however, pre-registration is encouraged at https://bit.ly/CANWorldAIDSDay2023.

FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighborday 11/26/23

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FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighborday
Sunday, 11/26/2023-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Sunday, November 26, 2023, Noon – 5 pm

Every LAST Sunday of every month, Fort Lauderdale residents receive FREE admission to NSU Art Museum as part of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Days.

Fort Lauderdale Residents Receive:

2-for-1 Wine in the Museum Café
FREE admission, residents must show a photo ID, driver’s license, or residential utility bill with proof of Fort Lauderdale address.
Visit the Museum Cafe & Store and receive 10% off books published by NSU Art Museum.
Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day is made possible by the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Official Tri-Rail Day at Museum of Discovery and Science on Saturday 11/18/23

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Official Tri-Rail Day at Museum of Discovery and Science on Saturday, November 18
Saturday, 11/18/2023-, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Discounted tickets must be purchased at the box office upon arrival.

Tri-Rail, South Florida’s premier commuter rail system, will host its first “Official Tri-Rail Day” on Saturday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Tri-Rail riders with a valid train ticket will receive a $2 discount on museum admission for a fun-filled day. This includes access to the featured exhibit, Thomas & FriendsTM: Explore the Rails!, presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and Tri-Rail. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to witness auditions for Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” singing competition.

Families and children will have the opportunity to explore the museum’s wide array of exhibits and are encouraged to visit “Thomas & FriendsTM: Explore the Rails!” Featuring the favorite engines and destinations from Thomas & Friends™, the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) – focused exhibit seeks to engage children, ages 2 through 7, and families in foundational skills that foster STEM literacy through playful learning experiences. The exhibit incorporates STEM practices that encourage thinking mathematically, making comparisons, experimenting to solve problems using a variety of methods and tools, thinking creatively and reflecting on actions and results.

The day will also feature auditions for Tri-Rail’s singing competition “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent.” The auditions are open to solo or group singers, ages five to 17, who are South Florida residents. Each act will have a four-minute opportunity to perform at the auditions. A panel of judges will select the acts that will compete in the final competition, which is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2024, during Tri-Rail’s 15th annual “Rail Fun Day.”

Tri-Rail mascot Conductor George Green will make a special appearance. Representatives for Tri-Rail will be on-site to share train information.

To learn more about Tri-Rail, visit www.tri-rail.com. For train schedules and more information, call 1-800-TRI-RAIL.

New Year’s Eve at DUNE by LT 12/31/23

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New Year’s Eve at DUNE by LT
Sunday, 12/31/2023-12/31/2023, 05:00 pm-11:59 pm
DUNE by LT
2200 N Ocean Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: 295

DUNE by Laurent Tourondel is hosting a captivating “Glitz & Glam” New Year’s Eve celebration on Sunday, December 31.

Spend a celebratory New Year’s Eve oceanside at one of South Florida’s most elegant and relaxing dining destinations, helmed by globally renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel.

The first seating will accept reservations between 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and will feature a special a la carte menu.The second seating will accept reservations between 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. and will have a fixed price of $295 per person for the 5-course menu. (20% gratuity and 7% tax will be added to all checks.)

The second seating will include dazzling live performances from Aerial Dragons, musical performances, live DJ, and a live countdown to New Year’s from Times Square.

For the second seating, guests will receive a New Year’s Eve champagne toast and can select one appetizer, entrée and dessert from the following menu:

Amuse Bouche
Crispy Salmon Rillettes| cucumber, capers, lemon & pickled onion

Choice of one appetizer:
Big Eye Tuna Crudo | yuzu & wholegrain mustard, hearts of palm, lemon oil
Poached Maine Lobster Salad |golden ossetra caviar, blood orange emulsion, kumquat confit
Crispy Parmesan-Truffle Souffle| asparagus, field greens, truffle cream

Pasta Course
Risotto| chanterelles, sage brown butter, mushroom jus

Choice of one entree:
Roasted Black Angus Filet | polenta, wild mushrooms, caramelized Cipollini, marsala sauce
Diver Sea Scallops | sauternes-orange nage, Kaluga caviar, endive, celery root mousseline
Crispy Breaded Halibut | leeks fondue, Barolo shallot sauce, roasted sunchoke

Choice of one dessert:
Chocolate Peanut Butter “Croquant”| banana gelato
Tangerine Pavlova | passion fruit, vanilla ice cream, crème diplomat
Chocolate Ganache| marscapone milk chocolate fondant, creamsicle sorbet

First Seating: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Second Seating: 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

PRICE: First seating is a la carte; second seating is $295 per person (prices do not include tax and gratuity). For reservations, please visit www.dunebylt.com.

Children’s Harbor Winterfest Viewing Party a Great Opportunity to Share Holiday Joy 12/16/23

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Children’s Harbor Winterfest Viewing Party a Great Opportunity to Share Holiday Joy
Saturday, 12/16/2023-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Shooters and The Grateful Palate
3003 NE. 32nd Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
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Cost: $250

Sponsorships, Tickets Now Available

In South Florida, there’s only one holiday feeling better than the festive Winterfest Boat Parade and that’s knowing your watch party seat will benefit Children’s Harbor, a nationally accredited non-profit agency with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in the community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated and productive adults.

On Saturday, December 16, Children’s Harbor will host its annual Winterfest Boat Parade watch party with a front-row seat to the Parade route along the Intracoastal from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Grateful Palate and Shooters, 3003 NE. 32nd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.

Tickets to the Children’s Harbor Winterfest Viewing Party are $250.

This year, Children’s Harbor has expanded seating to an outdoor area. Indoor and outdoor seating provides a front row seat to the parade route along the Intracoastal Waterway.

“We are excited to be adding space to accommodate even more guests as this is one of the most popular Winterfest Boat Parade events,” Children’s Harbor CEO Tiffani Dhooge said. “The funds raised benefit at-risk children and families in our community.”

Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner, open bar, raffle and reserved seating for the parade. Sponsorships are now available. For more information, email events@childrensharbor.org.

“It’s a great way for sponsors to host a memorable VIP evening for their clients, employees or friends, while meeting their philanthropic goals and benefiting one of their favorite charities” Dhooge added.

Gold Sponsors: Palermo, Landsman & Ross, PA; Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC; ADR Partners, LLC

Silver Sponsors: Aetna; Kingdom Charitable Trust; MG&A Wealth Charitable Foundation; Celebrity Cruise Lines; Mahoney and Associates; Ultimate Kronos Group

Bronze Sponsors: Bank United; Broward County Clerk of Courts; Centennial Bank; Delta Dental; Holland & Knight; Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; Price Family Foundation; Southwestern Real Estate

For more information about Children’s Harbor, call (954) 252-3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

About Children’s Harbor

Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited non-profit agency with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling 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.

With the belief that children should feel safe, that family is worth fighting for and that cycles can be broken, Children’s Harbor provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse. The main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. The family strengthening program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Those who have aged out of foster care are provided with housing, life skills and the wrap-around support necessary to overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood through independent living programs.

Brown’s Harbor is a supportive housing community that offers on-site staff, training, and wrap-around support services for young adults who have aged out of the foster care system, ages 18-23, helping to bridge the gap from dependence to independence.

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 11/9/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 11/09/2023-, 08:00 pm-
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

$10 Tuesdays at Museum of Discovery and Science in November 11/7/23, 11/14/23, 11/21/23, 11/28/23

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$10 Tuesdays at Museum of Discovery and Science in November
Tuesday, 11/07/2023-11/28/2023, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: $10 for exhibits only; a $5 IMAX documentary film add-on is available

Enjoy tremendous savings at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in November with $10 Tuesdays. This limited-time deal provides new and returning guests with an opportunity to experience 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Admission also includes MODS’ newest traveling exhibit “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” All aboard to celebrate the arrival of the world’s most beloved #1 blue engine. Help Thomas the Tank Engine be a “really useful engine,” by exploring the sights and sounds of the island of Sodor, including Knapford Station and Sodor Steamworks. Learn valuable STEM skills throughout the exhibit by building an intricate wooden train set, assembling a large train and navigating through Thomas’ imaginary world. “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!” is sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and Tri-Rail. The exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. and is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

Upgrade your visit with an IMAX documentary film for only $5.

This is a huge savings off of the South Florida Residents Discovery Pass ($24 for adults and $19 for children) and the MODS Discovery Pass ($27 for adults and $22 for children).

Purchase $10 tickets online at https://mods.org/tickets.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

American Heritage Schools Virtual Job Fair and Free Continuing Education Webinar 11/14/23

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American Heritage Schools Virtual Job Fair and Free Continuing Education Webinar
Tuesday, 11/14/2023-, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm

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Cost: Free

American Heritage Schools, the top-ranked PK3 through 12 college preparatory school, invites educators from throughout the country to its virtual “Job Fair and Free Continuing Education” webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 14 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 transformative webinar featuring guest speaker Weston Kieschnick – an award-winning educator, best-selling author, coach and TEDx speaker renowned for his mantra, “Technology is awesome. Teachers are better.” Using his vast coaching experience worldwide, Kieschnick will show how effective teaching and technology come together to create dynamic, blended learning settings.

Kieschnick is the author of “The Educator’s ATLAS, Bold School, Breaking Bold,” co-author of “The Learning Transformation: A Guide to Blended Learning for Administrators” and the creator and host of “Teaching Keating” – one of the most downloaded podcasts for educators and parents on iTunes.

American Heritage Schools is a leader in private education, academic excellence and innovation. With two 40-acre campuses, one in Broward County and one in Palm Beach County, Florida, they serve over 4,800 students in grades Pre-K 3 through 12. American Heritage Schools was recently named the No. 1 Private School for academic success with the highest number of National Merit Scholars of all private schools in the nation. For over 55 years, American Heritage Schools’ mission of knowledge, integrity and compassion through developing the full potential of each child to be an active, intelligent, creative and contributing member of society.

American Heritage Schools’ virtual “Job Fair and Continuing Education” event is free to attend. For more information about the event and registration, please visit: https://ahschool.info/NovJobFair

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

“Breakfast with Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Galleria Fort Lauderdale 11/18/23

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“Breakfast with Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 11/18/2023-, 09:00 am-11:00 am
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2584 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $25 per person; Children under 2 are free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale presents “Breakfast with Santa” at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants (2584 East Sunrise Blvd.) on Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ‘Tis the season to create forever memories with a family meal, arts and crafts, entertainment and a photo opportunity with Santa! This annual event is the launch of Santa’s stay at Galleria Fort Lauderdale to take keepsake portraits for a nominal fee.

Admission is $25 per person; children under the age of two are admitted free. Reservations are required. For more information and reservations, call Galleria Fort Lauderdale at (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

6th Annual Festival of Classics at Fort Lauderdale’s Oceanside Park 11/4/23, 11/5/23

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6th Annual Festival of Classics at Fort Lauderdale’s Oceanside Park
Saturday, 11/04/2023-11/05/2023, 04:30 pm-06:00 pm
Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: free

6th Annual Festival of Classics: Fort Lauderdale’s Oceanside Park Beachside Extravaganza of Theatre and Art

The highly anticipated Festival of Classics, an innovative cultural event presented by Grace Arts Center, is returning for its sixth edition. This captivating celebration of classical art is scheduled to take place on November 4th and 5th from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the picturesque Oceanside Park, located at AIA and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health 11/30/23

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health
Thursday, 11/30/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health, the most fashionable social event of the season, takes place on Thursday, November 30, from 6 – 9 p.m. Hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Jacey Birch at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, this premier high energy fundraising event showcases a stellar roster of 12 prominent leaders who will rock the runway to make a positive impact in our community.

For the past 16 years, Galleria Fort Lauderdale has proudly hosted this sold out event. Last year’s event raised a record-breaking $310,000 for 12 respected local charities that impact the quality of life for those they serve and the community-at-large.

The 12 influential South Florida men who have graciously donated their time and resources to worthy causes and will work the runway on behalf of their participating nonprofits are:

• Bill Beckman, Sales Director at Becton, Dickinson and Company (South Florida Symphony Orchestra)
• James Conner, Chief Grants Officer of Pulte Family Charitable Foundation (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• David Diaz, Real Estate Advisor for David Diaz Realty/Compass (FLITE Center)
• Phil Dunlap, Director of Broward County’s Cultural Division (History Fort Lauderdale)
• Brad Friedman, President & CEO of Artisan Foods Catering (Art & Culture Center/Hollywood)
• Joshua Levenson, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP (Leadership Broward)
• Alfredo Lopez, Creative Services Director of Northrop & Johnson (Kids In Distress)
• Malcolm MacInnes, President of MGM General Contracting (HANDY)
• Jason MacMenamin, Vice President of Global Learning Architecture at American Express (Florida Children’s Theatre)
• Alfredo Olvera, Realtor and Director of the Board at The Pride Center at Equality Park (The Pride Center at Equality Park)
• Tyler Smillie, Senior Vice President of Private Banking at Bank of America (Jack & Jill Children’s Center)
• Bill Walker, President of Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)

Guests will be treated to live entertainment plus gourmet selections from area restaurants including Lona at the Westin, La Fuga and The Escape at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Sicilian Oven, Gulf Stream Distillery, and more to be announced. The event will have an open bar with Stoli Vodka, wines from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, and beer from Funky Buddha Brewery. The highlight of the evening will be the fashion runway show that will feature the Men of Style honorees wearing the season’s top trending styles from Macy’s and Dillard’s. The party continues after hours courtesy of Blue Martini.

Event sponsors and contributors include BBX Capital as title sponsor, Signature Grand and CAN Community Health as presenting sponsors, and supporting sponsors Dillard’s, Macy’s, Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore magazine, OutClique, WPLG Local 10, Stoli, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, The Capital Grille and Blue Martini.

Tickets are $150 per person including complimentary valet parking and are available through the participating charities and online at www.galleriamall-fl.com/events/men-of-style-2023. Online voting is $25 per vote. 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.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 27th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring Kelley Shanley & Galleria Fort Lauderdale 11/15/23

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History Fort Lauderdale’s 27th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring Kelley Shanley & Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 11/15/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: 125

South Florida’s arts, corporate, education, philanthropy, and media communities will unite to honor Kelley Shanley, president and CEO of Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and Galleria Fort Lauderdale, represented by Melissa Milroy, senior marketing manager, and Mark Trouba, general manager, during History Fort Lauderdale’s 27th annual History Makers fundraiser set for Wednesday, November 15, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd.). WPLG-TV Local 10’s Christina Vazquez will host the yearly special event which recognizes individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Kelley Shanley will be honored as this year’s History Maker for his remarkable achievements during his 25-year tenure at the Broward Center. Under Shanley’s leadership, the Broward Center expanded its reach and impact, focusing on education and community engagement. He oversaw the $30 million revitalization of the iconic Parker Playhouse, invested in an award-winning partnership with Broward County Public Schools, and completed the ambitious $60 million Encore! project, transforming the entire Broward Center campus resulting in an increase of more than 110,000 annual visits and $14 million in additional revenue each year. Shanley has been widely recognized for his arts and business impact in South Florida, receiving honors such as the Carbonell Awards’ George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts, the Downtown Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s Downtowner of the Year, and accolades from the South Florida Business Journal, Leadership Broward Foundation and Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale, one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, will receive History Fort Lauderdale’s Legacy Business Award. With a rich history that dates back to its inception as the Sunrise Shopping Center in 1954, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, over the years, has transformed into an enclosed mall, captivating shoppers, diners, and socializers, alike. Under its present management, Galleria Fort Lauderdale has become a valuable community ally, hosting impactful historical exhibits, charitable fundraisers, educational initiatives, and special events. The mall has contributed over $1.5 million to organizations such as History Fort Lauderdale, Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Kids in Distress, Leadership Broward Foundation, ArtServe, HANDY, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida and Henderson Behavioral Health, among other community causes.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 27th annual History Makers fundraiser is generously sponsored by GCC – General Caulking and Coatings Company, Inc., and The Amaturo Family Foundation (Platinum Sponsors); JM Family Enterprises, M. Austin & Christine Forman, Hudson Family Foundation and Galleria Fort Lauderdale (Visionary Sponsors); C.L. Burks Construction, Charles & Laura Palmer, Rick Case Automotive Group, Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Nova Southeastern University, Douglas Management & Realty, GrayRobinson, Adache Group Architects, Florida Theatrical Association, Marine Industries Association of South Florida and DKW Industries (Trailblazing Sponsors); and Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System, Robert Golden, Hooper Construction Services, Moss Foundation, LaBate Holdings, LLC, and Kimley-Horn (Friends of Sponsors). This event is also supported by Funky Buddha Brewery, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, OutClique and WPLG Local 10. Funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council, and Visit Lauderdale. This organization is also sponsored, in part, by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture.
Tickets for History Fort Lauderdale’s 27th anniversary History Makers fundraiser are $125 each and are available to purchase online at bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2023.

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.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “All of Us Strangers” Closing Night Film + Afterparty 10/29/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “All of Us Strangers” Closing Night Film + Afterparty
Sunday, 10/29/2023-10/29/2023, 05:30 pm-10:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $45 plus service fee

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale’s 15th anniversary edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, closes with “All of Us Strangers” (UK, 2023), an emotional love story suspended in a metaphysical realm.

British director Andrew Haigh, whose 2011 feature breakthrough ”Weekend” is among the most widely beloved queer romances of the 21st century, has returned with an expertly modulated, emotionally overwhelming love story suspended in a metaphysical realm. Adam (Andrew Scott), a melancholy screenwriter living alone in a newly built, nearly empty high-rise on the outskirts of London, meets and tentatively begins a passionate relationship with the more extroverted Harry (Paul Mescal), his apparent only neighbor in the building. At the same time, Adam begins another parallel journey, venturing out to the city’s suburbs to confront his troubled past and perhaps reconcile his unsettled present. Adapted from a 1987 novel by Taichi Yamada, ”All of Us Strangers” is uncommonly perceptive about the desires, fears, and traumas of a specific generation of gay men while extending into the universal—or perhaps the cosmic—in its depiction of familial love and estrangement. And in a quartet of superb performances, Scott, Mescal, Jamie Bell, and Claire Foy pierce straight to the heart.

An afterparty will take place at The Fitz (503 SW 2nd Ave. Fort Lauderdale) immediately following the film at 8 p.m.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture closes with a successful run that featured 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspired, entertained, and educated along with a variety of parties and special events that took place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Tickets for the closing evening are on sale now. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

Florida Beach Bowl 12/13/23

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Florida Beach Bowl
Wednesday, 12/13/2023-, 07:30 pm-07:30 pm
DRV PNK Stadium
1350 NW 55th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
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Cost: $15

Football fans and sports enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Tickets for the Inaugural 2023 Florida Beach Bowl are on sale now at FloridaBeachBowl.com.

The Florida Beach Bowl takes place on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM at DRV PNK Stadium, located at 1350 NW 55th Street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Bowl game will feature an enthusiastic post-season matchup between two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) football teams who are a part of the NCAA Division II football program.

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 10/22/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 10/26/2023-, 08:00 pm-
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: FREE

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Marinette” Ladies Spotlight Film + Afterparty 10/28/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Marinette” Ladies Spotlight Film + Afterparty
Saturday, 10/28/2023-, 07:00 pm-11:00 am
Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale
1820 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $35

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale’s 15th anniversary edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, presents “Marinette” (France, 2023), a biographical story of Marinette Pichon, the pioneer of French women’s football who possessed an uncompromising ode to freedom, as its Ladies Spotlight Film.

Based on the biography “Ne jamais rien lâcher,” the “Marinette” traces the career of Marinette Pichon over three decades. The film follows her fight to spread awareness of women’s rights in sports. Born in 1975, she was the pioneer of French women’s football and one of the greatest stars of that sport in the world. A prodigy discovered at the age of five, she went on to become the first French player to make a career in the United States (men/women combined) and the record holder for the number of goals and selections for the French team (men/women combined). From her childhood, ravaged by an alcoholic and violent father, to the American dream (she was crowned best player and best scorer in the prestigious US league in 2002 and 2003 and “Most Valuable Player” in 2003), via her career with the French team, “Marinette” paints the portrait of a kid from a working-class background who was not destined for such an extraordinary career path.

An afterparty will take place at Hair Circus (501 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale) immediately following the film at 9 p.m.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture runs through October 29 and will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Tickets for the Ladies Spotlight Film and afterparty are on sale now. For more information, visit outshinefilm.com.

Members Opening Reception: Glory of the World Color Field Painting (1950s through 1983) 11/19/23

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Members Opening Reception: Glory of the World Color Field Painting (1950s through 1983)
Sunday, 11/19/2023-, 03:00 pm-06:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: RSVP required

3 pm Conversation With Canadian Collector David Mirvish and Bonnie Clearwater on Color Field Painting Free for members | $16 general admission

4 – 6 pm Members Opening Reception
Free for members | $25 for non-members

Ticket includes day-of Museum admission until 3 pm
Opening Reception ticket sold separately

This exhibition explores a tendency in mid-twentieth-century American abstract painting in which vast areas of color appear as the dominating force. Although this type of painting was prefigured in the work of previous generations of abstract painters, such as Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko, it is most closely identified with artists including Frank Bowling, Helen Frankenthaler, Sam Gilliam, Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland, Jules Olitski, Larry Poons and Alma Thomas, among others. Color field painting was but one of several art movements that emerged in America during the early 1960s, including Pop Art, Minimalism, Op Art, Photorealism, hard-edge abstraction, and the Black Art Movement, to name a few. Although critics tended to categorize the color field artists based solely on their shared formal characteristics, each artist approached their process from a distinct perspective, while maintaining an awareness of each other’s innovations.
The exhibition’s title Glory of the World, takes its cue from Frank Stella’s writings on Hans Hofmann’s abstract painting Gloriamundi (1963): “Hofmann proved that the straightforward manipulation of pigment can create exalted art…Glory of the world this painting surely is, and glory of the world his painting surely was and is.” Like Hofmann, the monumental color field paintings in this exhibition arouse a sense of wonder and discovery.
Curated by Bonnie Clearwater, Director and Chief Curator, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, the selection of paintings focuses primarily on the earlier years of color field beginning in the 1950s with Frankenthaler’s large stain paintings and ends in 1983 when post-modern and imagist painters began to dominate the art scene. In recent years, another young generation of artists has rediscovered color field painting, which makes this exhibition especially timely. The exhibition will be augmented with a hard-cover, full-color book published by Skira.

Glory of the World: Color Field Painting (1950s to 1983) is sponsored by Suzi and David Cordish, Stephanie and Howard Krass, the Jerry Taylor and Nancy Bryant Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward and Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale.

Glory of the World: Color Field Painting (1950s to 1983) Opening Reception is sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

In Memory of Linda Frankel.

Broward Education Foundation’s 2023 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast Sponsored by Publix Supermarket Charities 12/7/23

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Broward Education Foundation’s 2023 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast Sponsored by Publix Supermarket Charities
Thursday, 12/07/2023-, 07:30 am-10:00 am
Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel
3030 Holiday Dr,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $75

Join Broward Education Foundation in honoring distinguished alumni of Broward County Public Schools at the 2023 Publix Super Markets Charities Hall of Fame Award Breakfast presented by Memorial Healthcare System. Benefiting Broward Education Foundation, this event recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the community or have excelled in the field of education.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Glitter & Doom” Centerpiece Film and Afterparty 10/26/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Glitter & Doom” Centerpiece Film and Afterparty
Thursday, 10/26/2023-, 07:30 pm-11:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $45 + service fee

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale’s 15th anniversary edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, will feature the fantasy summer romance “Glitter & Doom” (USA/Mexico, 2023) as its Centerpiece Film.

Serious musician Doom and free-spirited circus kid Glitter start a budding summer relationship filled with camping trips, late-night conversations, and plenty of song and dance. Their relationship is tested as they try to make it in the music biz and find what feeds each of their souls and dreams. “Glitter & Doom” is a wholly original film take on the Broadway mainstay jukebox musical featuring the hit songs of the Grammy Award-winning duo Indigo Girls. Alex Diaz and Alan Cammish lead a cast with an eclectic Who’s Who of queer icons, Tig Notaro, Lea DeLaria, Kate Pierson of the B-52s, and the Indigo Girls themselves.

An afterparty will take place at the cinema immediately following the film at 10 p.m.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture runs through October 29 and will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 22nd Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown 11/28/23

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The Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 22nd Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown
Tuesday, 11/28/2023-, 05:30 pm-08:00 pm
The Plaza on Las Olas
301 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $125

Raise a mistle-toast to the holiday season! The Friends of Jack & Jill Center – a support group of volunteers committed to developing community awareness, fundraising and program assistance for Jack & Jill Center’s children and their families – is excited to host the 22nd Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown, presented by Michele and Joe Maiuro, at The Plaza on Las Olas on Tuesday, Nov 28, at 5:30 p.m.

Adults are invited to ring in the holiday season while giving back to the community with unlimited cocktails, canapés and festive live entertainment including carolers, jugglers and stilt walkers. The event will culminate with the magical lighting of a 30-foot Christmas tree, illuminating downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education, family strengthening program and HEALTH Program to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Members Opening Reception: Walasse Ting: Parrot Jungle 11/9/23

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Members Opening Reception: Walasse Ting: Parrot Jungle
Sunday, 11/09/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $25

Walasse Ting: Parrot Jungle will be a comprehensive exhibition made to re-introduce audiences to the extraordinary world of artist Walasse Ting (b. 1928, Wuxi, China; d.2010, New York NY). Ting was one of the most radical and independent figures of his time, bridging the worlds of ancient Chinese aesthetics, the European avant-garde and the American Pop Art multiverse.
While Ting’s place within the art historic canon is recognized due to artist’s book 1¢ Life (1964), NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will be the first American institution to go beyond this legacy and acknowledge Ting’s mastery within a monographic museum show.
This exhibition will provide viewers the opportunity to immerse themselves in Ting’s neon-soaked visions of nubile women, flora, fauna, and an endless menagerie of cats, parrots and hibiscus. Simultaneously, the show will establish a biographic narrative, in which viewers will learn about the diasporic life of Ting; whose transnational identity left him without the typical ambassadorship countries engage in to display their creative wealth.
Parrot Jungle will make South Florida Ting’s honorary home; one perfectly fitting given the artist’s love of the region. Ting and his family came to South Florida frequently to visit his in-laws, who were among the influx of Jewish residents who relocated here in the fifties and sixties. This exhibition will highlight how Ting’s signature motifs were inspired by these trips, where he discovered and fell in love with the wildlife park Parrot Jungle, a landmark he documented in hundreds of photographs and countless on-site drawings.
This exhibition is in dialogue with the Museum’s Cobra Collection, which includes essential works by Ting and is the largest holding of artworks created by affiliates of the post-war movement known as CoBrA (an acronym for the founding artists’ native cities:
Copenhagen – Brussels – Amsterdam) within the United States. The Cobra artists stood for freedom, spontaneity, collaboration, interdisciplinary practice and ceaseless experimentation. These values resonated profoundly with Walasse Ting upon his arrival to Paris in 1953, leading him to establish lifelong friendships with key Cobra figures Pierre Alechinsky (b.1927, Brussels, Belgium; lives and works in Bougival, France), Karel Appel (b. 1921, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; d. 2006, Zurich, Switzerland) and Asger Jorn (b.1914, Jutland, Denmark; d. 1973, Aarhaus, Denmark). In the spirit of Cobra and our Museum’s ethos, this exhibition will champion Walasse Ting as a citizen of the world, one who made many places, including South Florida, his honorary home, and created a unique oeuvre that was passionately enriched by all he encountered.
This exhibition is curated by the Museum’s Bryant Taylor Curator, Ariella Wolens. It will be accompanied by a full-color, hard bound monograph published by Skira, edited and with an essay by Wolens and additional text by Pierre Alechinsky, Bonnie Clearwater, Xiao (Amanda) Ju, and Ting’s daughter Mia Ting.
Walasse Ting: Parrot Jungle is sponsored by those who wish to remain anonymous, Stephen & Joan Marks, Barron Family Foundation, Imperfect Family Foundation, Funding Arts Broward, Inc., Sam Francis Foundation in honor of Francis’ 100th Birthday, Marlène Brody, Marion Lefebre & Robert S. Pynoos, David Stonehill & Caroline Cruise, Wenise Wong & Eric Barron.

Major support for exhibitions and programs at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is provided by the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation Endowment, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Wege Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, Lillian S. Wells Foundation, the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, Spirit Charitable Foundation, Fosco Family Foundation, the Moss Foundation. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

Dillard’s at Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s 30th Birthday Celebration 10/28/23

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Dillard’s at Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s 30th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, 10/28/2023-, 11:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Dillard’s at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will celebrate its 30th birthday on Saturday, October 28, starting at 11 a.m. Attendees will enjoy a fashion show, delicious refreshments, cooking demos, exclusive promotions, and expert luxury beauty tips.

From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Dillard’s Cosmetics Department will offer complimentary beauty services, and at 1 p.m., the Home Department will host live demonstrations and provide expert insights to enhance your living space. The main event of the day kicks off at 2 p.m. on Dillard’s second floor, featuring flamenco and tap dancers, an engaging fashion show, a piano concert, and a symbolic cake cutting.

Admission to the “Dillard’s Galleria 30th Birthday Celebration” event is complimentary.

Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner at Timpano Las Olas 11/2/23

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Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner at Timpano Las Olas
Thursday, 11/02/2023-, 06:30 pm-
Timpano Las Olas
450 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $295

Timpano Las Olas is elated to present an evening featuring wines from Paul Hobbs Winery and Crossbarn Winery. Paul Hobbs has combined his childhood roots on the family farm with an innovative scientific approach to refine the art of winemaking. He is recognized across the globe for breaking with tradition and forging new paths in the pursuit of excellence; both in stewardship of the land, and the crafting of wines that represent the classicist’s concept of place.

Enjoy this masterfully curated menu.

Menu Offerings

PASSED CANAPÉS
Oysters
Cucumbers and caviar crème fraiche

Bruschetta
black olives, cherry tomatoes, ricotta

Foie Gras Toast
red onion compote

FIRST COURSE
Lobster Agnolotti
English peas, shaved black winter truffle creamy lobster sauce

paired with Paul Hobbs, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

SECOND COURSE
Mediterranean Branzino
toasted pistachio, Florida citrus supremes, beurre rouge sauce

paired with Paul Hobbs, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

THIRD COURSE
Herb Roasted Veal Saddle
bone marrow, glazed green beans, mushroom bordelaise

paired with Paul Hobbs, Cabernet, Sonoma Coast &
Paul Hobbs, Cabernet, Single Vineyard Napa Valley

DESSERT
Chocolate-Walnut Tarte
amarena cherry ganache
paired with Kopke 10 year Tawny Port

Guy Bavli – Master of the Mind 10/13/23

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Guy Bavli – Master of the Mind – LIVE
Friday, 10/13/2023-12/30/2023, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
Riverside Hotel
620 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $75

Guy Bavli – Master of the Mind: LIVE!
An Intimate Experience of Mind Games & Beyond
Experience Guy Bavli, a world-class mentalist, live in the heart of Ft. Lauderdale at the historic Riverside Hotel. As seen on hundreds of TV shows, Bavli’s reputation precedes him. Dive into an intimate show, up close and personal, where the mind’s mysteries unfold before you. Driven by audience interaction, anticipate telekinesis, intriguing mind challenges, and astonishing predictions.
From Las Vegas to Carnegie Hall, Bavli has awed audiences globally. In South Florida, it’s your turn to be enthralled by mind’s prowess. Join this unforgettable, thought-provoking journey!
Embark on a mesmerizing journey in South Florida with award-winning mentalist Guy Bavli.
Enjoy ticket options from General admission with 2 included drinks, to VIP Dinner & Show experience!

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 10/12/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 10/12/2023-, 08:00 pm-12:00 am
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

Meet Guy Harvey 10/14/23

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Meet Guy Harvey
Saturday, 10/14/2023-10/15/2023, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Guy Harvey Gallery & Shop
816 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

Guy Harvey, Ph.D., world-renowned artist, scientist, conservationist, and entrepreneur, will be available for meet-and-greets, photo ops and signings at his gallery and shop in Las Olas Blvd.

A portion of proceeds from sales of all Guy Harvey apparel and merchandise at the store and online benefit ocean research, education and conservation initiatives through the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF). The non-profit organization is dedicated to saving the seas, supporting groundbreaking research and helping foster the next generation of ocean conservationists.

The Guy Harvey Gallery & Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the store at 954-769-1996 or visit https://guyharvey.com/pages/las-olas-store

Think Pink at Lona Cocina’s Chef’s Pairing & Volcan Tequila Dinner 10/18/23

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Think Pink at Lona Cocina’s Chef’s Pairing & Volcan Tequila Dinner
Wednesday, 10/18/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Lona Cocina Tequileria
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: 125

Fort Lauderdale’s iconic Mexican restaurant Lona Cocina & Tequileria is giving tequila enthusiasts something special to look forward to with its upcoming A Taste of Mexico: Chef’s Pairing Dinner. The unforgettable dining experience features a vibrant multi-course tasting menu by Lona’s new Executive Chef Juan Carlos Peña. The evening showcases an artfully prepared meal with a historical approach to Mexican cuisine in mind, designed to complement the unique flavors of each featured tequila.

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Chef’s Pairing Dinner on Wednesday, October 18, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a pink-themed Mexican culinary journey curated by Chef Peña, expertly paired with selections from the Volcan de Mi Tierra Tequila portfolio. The tasting menu for the evening will feature Pink Parsnip in chipotle sauce with beans; Duck Enchilada in pink mole; and Milk & Strawberry Panna Cotta for dessert. Each course will be accompanied by an expert tequila pairing.

Free Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day 10/29/23

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Free Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day
Sunday, 10/29/2023-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Every LAST Sunday of every month, Fort Lauderdale residents receive FREE admission to NSU Art Museum as part of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Days.

Fort Lauderdale Residents Receive:

2-for-1 Wine in the Museum Café
FREE admission, residents must show a photo ID, driver’s license, or residential utility bill with proof of Fort Lauderdale address.
Visit the Museum Cafe & Store and receive 10% off books published by NSU Art Museum.
Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day is made possible by the City of Fort Lauderdale.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “The Mattachine Family” Opening Night Film + Afterparty 10/19/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “The Mattachine Family” Opening Night Film + Afterparty
Thursday, 10/19/2023-, 07:30 pm-11:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $75 + service fee

“The Mattachine Family” (USA, 2023) will open this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (1 E Las Olas Blvd).

Directed by Andy Vallentine, this heartwarming comedy drama follows Thomas and Oscar, who, after their first foster child returns to his birth mother, grapple with different ideas about what making a family actually means. Tender and funny, “The Mattachine Family” reflects on “chosen” families, the bonds we form with friends, lovers, and children, and how those define us, elude us, and perplex us. The film stars Nico Tortorella (Younger; Walking Dead: World Beyond), Juan Pablo Di Pace (Fuller House, Mamma Mia!), and Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek).

An afterparty will take place at 10 p.m. at Rooftop @1WLO (1 W Las Olas Blvd #700).

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture runs through October 29 and will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Femme” Men’s Spotlight Film + Afterparty 10/21/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale – “Femme” Men’s Spotlight Film + Afterparty
Saturday, 10/21/2023-, 07:30 pm-11:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $45 + service fee

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale’s 15th anniversary edition, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, will feature the erotic stylish thriller “Femme” (UK, 2023) as its Men’s Spotlight Film.

Jules is a beloved drag queen who loves to perform, where his stage persona is not just a role but a truer version of himself. After a brutal beating, Jules retreats into himself and stops performing. When he encounters his aggressor again, it happens in a gay sauna. Following an impulse, Jules becomes entangled in a risky revenge game with a profoundly closeted young man. ”Femme” doesn’t just force its characters into the revenge and erotic thriller genre but reinvents the revenge script, exploring both openly homophobic violence and internalized homophobia, and the daily tensions of queer existence. Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping have crafted a tense, stylish thriller about desire and self-loathing.

An afterparty will take place at Union Kitchen & Bar in Wilton Manors at 10 p.m.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th anniversary edition celebrating queer culture runs through October 29 and will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets are on sale now. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 10/25/23

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2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Wednesday, 10/25/2023-, 12:00 pm-07:00 pm
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: 42

Get ready to embark on an unparalleled nautical journey as the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2023 sets sail from October 25th to 29th in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The world’s premier boating event promises a thrilling array of experiences, innovations, and luxury, all amidst the stunning backdrop of the yachting capital of the world. Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and produced by Informa Markets, FLIBS will take place across seven locations including the renowned Bahia Mar Yachting Center and the Broward County Convention Center (BCCC).

Bank United’s 3rd Annual “Small Business, Big Dreams” Summit 10/17/23

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Bank United’s 3rd Annual “Small Business, Big Dreams” Summit
Tuesday, 10/17/2023-, 08:30 am-12:30 pm
The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale
1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $25

One women-owned small business will walk away from BankUnited’s Small Business, Big Dreams: Women in Business Summit with a $15,000 grand prize to help grow their business as part of BankUnited’s annual celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month in October.

The annual gathering, attended by leaders of business and industry, women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs and featuring inspirational talks, tips and networking opportunities, will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale, 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.

Tickets are $25 per person and include continental breakfast and a grab & go lunch. Advance registration is required. For more information and to register please visit https://bankunited.eventbrite.com.

“Chehantamo: How Are You?” Seminole Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 10/22/23

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“Chehantamo: How Are You?” Seminole Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 10/22/2023-01/06/2024, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
New River Inn, 231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students; free for members, military and children ages 6 and under

“Chehantamo: How Are You?,” a new Seminole fine art exhibit will debut at History Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, October 22, prior to the start of Native American History Month (November). This collaboration with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will feature the perspective of contemporary Seminole artists through large scale digital works juxtaposed with historic artistic context. Multidisciplinary photography, textiles, and more will provide a link to our shared future while acknowledging our shared past. The exhibit opens with a meet and greet at 2 p.m. on October 22 at the New River Inn History Museum and runs through January 6.

Curated by Tara Chadwick, “Chehantamo: How Are You?” will showcase mixed media, textiles, and digital art from multigenerational Seminole artists Nicholas DiCarlo, Danielle Nelson, Victoria Osceola, Samuel Tommie, Corinne Zepeda, and the late Elizabeth Buster.

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. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “The African American Experience,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” and, most recently, “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

“Chehantamo: How Are You?” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council, and Visit Lauderdale. This organization is also sponsored by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture with additional support from Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc.

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.

Protecting Paradise Ensuring Your Condo’s Future Amidst Rising Insurance Rates and Coverage Requirements 10/12/23

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Protecting Paradise Ensuring Your Condo’s Future Amidst Rising Insurance Rates and Coverage Requirements
Thursday, 10/12/2023-, 12:00 pm-01:00 pm

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Cost: Free

Eisinger Law Firm, in partnership with Castle Group and the Insurance Office of America, will hold a webinar that discusses how to ensure your investment property is secure during uncertain times due to rising insurance rates and coverage requirements.

NAIOP to Host Acclaimed Producer Arthur Smith at South Florida’s Signature Speaker Series 11/2/23

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NAIOP to Host Acclaimed Producer Arthur Smith at South Florida’s Signature Speaker Series
Thursday, 11/02/2023-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale
1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: https://naiopsfl.org/Events

NAIOP South Florida will hold an informative Signature Speaker Series event on Thursday, November 2 at 5 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale. Commercial real estate industry executives will join speaker Arthur Smith, acclaimed television producer, and author of “Reach: Hard Lessons and Learned Truths from a Lifetime in Television,” for an entertaining and engaging evening of insider stories and life lessons.

Arthur Smith has been a trendsetter in the unscripted television space for more than two decades, creating some of the longest-running unscripted series in television history. He’s the founder of A. Smith & Co. Productions, which has produced more than 200 shows for over 50 networks and is celebrated as the creator of the modern food competition reality genre.

The speakers of NAIOP South Florida’s annual Signature Speaker Series are chosen for their diverse backgrounds and perspectives, which provide valuable information, insight, and actionable intelligence to members. Sponsors of NAIOP South Florida’s Signature Speaker Series featuring Arthur Smith include Brody & Associates, Butters, Marcus & Millichap and Risk Strategies.

Tickets for the Signature Speaker Series are $100 for NAIOP members and $125 for non-members. Seating is limited. Tickets are available at www.naiopsfl.org/Events. For more information, visit naiopsfl.org, email naiop.info@naiopsfl.org or call 954-990-5116.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th Anniversary Fort Lauderdale Edition 10/19/23,10/20/23,10/21/23,10/22/23,10/23/23,10/24/23,10/25/23,10/26/23,10/27/23,10/28/23,10/29/23

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 15th Anniversary Fort Lauderdale Edition
Thursday, 10/19/2023-10/29/2023, 07:30 pm-11:00 pm
Various Locations in Broward County
Various locations in Broward County,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Individual films start at $8

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary edition from October 19 – 29. This year’s festival will feature 38 internationally acclaimed features and 26 shorts including premieres and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and educate along with a variety of parties and special events taking place at various venues throughout Broward County.

This year’s opening night film taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (1 E Las Olas Blvd), is The Mattachine Family (USA, 2023). Directed by Andy Vallentine, This heartwarming comedy drama follows Thomas and Oscar, who, after their first foster child returns to his birth mother, grapple with different ideas about what making a family actually means. Tender and funny, The Mattachine Family reflects on “chosen” families, the bonds we form with friends, lovers, and children, and how those define us, elude us, and perplex us. The film stars Nico Tortorella (Younger; Walking Dead: World Beyond), Juan Pablo Di Pace (Fuller House, Mamma Mia!), and Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek). An afterparty will take place at 10 p.m. at Rooftop @1WLO (1 W Las Olas Blvd #700).

On October 21, at 7:30 p.m., at Savor Cinema (503 SE 6th St) the Men’s Spotlight Film & Party will feature the erotic stylish thriller Femme (UK, 2023). Jules is a drag artist in London who withdraws into himself and loses his career after a horrific attack. Months later, he recognizes one of his assailants in a gay sauna and quickly realizes he has the perfect, but risky, opportunity to get revenge. An afterparty will take place at Union Kitchen & Bar in Wilton Manors at 10 p.m.

In collaboration with PRIDE Fort Lauderdale and Trans Social, OUTshine is pleased to present its TRANScendent Spotlight, the North American premiere of Oskar’s Dress (Oskar’s Kleid) (Germany, 2023) at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale. This heartwarming story portrays an overwhelmed father who runs up against his own limits of acceptance with his child’s fundamental search for identity.

On Monday, October 3, beginning at 7:15 p.m. at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale, OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale spotlights South Florida’s small but mighty filmmaking community from students to seasoned veterans of the industry. Selections include USA shorts The Last Lesbian Library, I Remember, Azulejos, and Don’t Say Butterfly.

This year’s previously announced Centerpiece Film Glitter & Doom (USA/Mexico, 2023), a fantasy summer romance, will screen at 7 :30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, at Savor Cinema.
The film follows a musician who wears charisma as camouflage and a carefree kid about to run away with the circus as they fall in love at first sight.

A highlight for the women will be The Ladies’ Spotlight Film & Party beginning at 7 p.m. on
Saturday, October 28, at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale (1820 E Sunrise Blvd.). Marinette (France, 2023) is biopic of Marinette Pichon, the first French female soccer player to sign on to the American professional league. She was a true pioneer and advocate for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and equality in general. She was a fighter whose legacy lives on today. A 9 p.m. afterparty will follow at Hair Circus (501 SW 2nd Ave).

In addition to the ambitious line-up, OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale is pleased to announce its new OUTshine After Dark program showcasing a curated international selection of queer horror films, erotic thrillers and offbeat films that fit in with autumn’s spooky season vibe. Films to be screened include psychological horror films The Judgement (Egypt, 2023) and Almamula (Argentina, France and Italy, 2023), horror film You’re Not Me (Tú no eres yo)  (Spain, 2023), the East Coast premiere of the homoerotic, magical The Fantastic Golem Affairs (El Fantastico Casso Del Golem)(Spain, 2023), and the East Coast premiere of the erotic thriller The Trace of Your Lips (La Huella De Unos Labios) (Mexico, 2023).

Additional selections of note include A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where The Bears are:
The Documentary (USA, 2023); The Lost Boys (Le Paradis)(Belgium/France, 2023) – an official selection of the Berlinale and Frameline Festivals; the touching rom-com Cora Bora (USA, 2023) an official Selection of SXSW, OUTFest, Frameline, Honolulu Rainbow, and OUT
On Film – Atlanta festivals; Chasing Chasing Amy (USA, 2023), the documentary behind the popular film that explores the transformational impact of a ‘90s rom-com on a 12-year-old kid from Kansas, coming of age and contending with queer identity; OUTshine’s Cocktails & Cinema locally produced feature Big Easy Queens (USA, 2023) and the filmed in Miami narrative February (Febrero) (Cuba/USA, 2022).

The suspenseful drama All Of Us Strangers (UK, 2023) will be the Closing Night Film commencing at 5:30 pm. on Sunday, October 29, at Savor Cinema. British director Andrew Haigh, whose 2011 feature breakthrough Weekend is among the most widely beloved queer romances of the 21st century, has returned with an expertly modulated, emotionally overwhelming love story suspended in a metaphysical realm. One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor, Harry (Paul Mescal), which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with memories of the past and finds himself drawn back to the suburban town and his childhood home where he grew up. Immediately following at 8 p.m., festivities, awards and a celebratory evening will take place at
The Fitz (503 SW 2nd Ave).

OUTrageous, OUTspoken, and OUTstanding, this year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale edition is sponsored, in part, by Gilead, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts & Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council. Support has been provided by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: the Stephen and Ethel Keller Fund, the Maxine Powers Hofert Fund, the Drial Foundation Fund, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. This program was also made possible by a grant from The Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation.

Ticket subscription packages are available and individual tickets start at $8 for the 15th anniversary edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call (877) 766-8156 or visit outshinefilm.com.

Davie After Dark at The Haunt 10/28/23, 10/29/23

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Davie After Dark at The Haunt
Saturday, 10/28/2023-10/29/2023, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
The Haunt
3900 SW 100th Ave,
Davie, Florida, 33328
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Cost: $15.00 to $45.00

Our twilight experience was developed by popular request for a family-friendly, mildly scary experience. We open one of our trails in the comfort of light just before dusk, allowing families to bring their young children for a “not so scary” experience. Don’t forget to upgrade to our New Safe “Trick-or-Treat” option for extra fun! Ideal for ages 10 and under with a reasonable maturity level. 

For more details and to purchase tickets visit our website

The Haunt Dates and Times:

Friday the 13th 7PM-2AM

Saturday 14th 7PM-1AM

Friday 20th 7PM-1AM

Saturday 21st 7PM-2AM

Thursday 26th 7PM-12AM

Friday 27th 7PM-2AM

Saturday 28th 7PM-2AM

Sunday 29th 7PM-12AM

Tuesday 31st, Halloween, 7PM-12AM

Family Friendly Twilight Trail Dates and Times:

October 21st, 28th, and 29th from 4PM-6PM

* Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach  10/18/23

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* Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach 
Wednesday, 10/15/2023-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale
3029 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach is hosting its first Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour on Wednesday, October 18th from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. Hosted by one of Miami’s most popular pet influencers, @MallowFrenchie, all pups and their owners are invited to experience a variety of pup-tails, cocktails, a puppy costume contest, and more! In partnership with Fetch Pet Care, Pet Wants, and Shampooch, attendees can expect a few samples, a giveaway, pup costumes to try on for Halloween, and a paw-some time.

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Presents The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza 11/4/23

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Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Presents The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza
Saturday, 11/04/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $200 general; $375 VIP

The stage is set for a night of ultra style and high glamour as the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) presents its inaugural signature fundraiser, The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.)! This exciting and creative event will be an over-the-top night to remember with fine food, cocktails, chances to bid on amazing items, and special surprises. This event benefits GMCSF’s operations, concert programming, outreach, and scholarships.

Preceding the main event, a 6 p.m. VIP cocktail reception featuring gourmet hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will take place at The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (2900 Riomar St.). Alex Miranda will serve as emcee for the VIP event featuring solo performances by GMCSF’s best, including Artistic Director Gabe Salazar. The Red Carpet arrival at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort will immediately follow at 7 p.m. with Joe Posa as Joan Rivers conducting interviews, more luscious libations, and a silent auction. The 8 p.m. seated dinner and awards presentation will lead into an electrifying dance party featuring live entertainment from Vibe City.

The evening’s décor will be an elegant celebration of music, from custom guitar centerpieces that can be purchased, to tables themed to iconic music stars. The indulgent night of fun will also have drawings for luxury items, including a Hard Rock basket containing dinner for two and a stay at the famous Guitar Hotel.

The gala will support the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, which will launch its ambitious new season this fall with more than 180 singers on their roster, making it the most prominent gay men’s chorus in the southeastern United States and one of the country’s top 10 largest LGBTQ+ choruses. With a budget of over $1 million, the Chorus reaches more than 20,000 people each season through its mainstage concert season and numerous community appearances.
GMCSF’s The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza, is sponsored by The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Brand g Vacations.

Individual tickets are on sale now at $200 Gala Ticket or $375 Gala VIP Ticket. A table of ten is $2,000 or $3,750 for VIPs, which includes exclusive pre-party activities. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit gmcsf.givesmart.com. For sponsorship information, contact Edward Otto Zielke at (954) 763-2266 or email sponsorship@gmcsf.org.

Riptide Music Festival 12/2/23, 12/3/23

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Riptide Music Festival
Saturday, 12/02/2023-12/03/2023, 12:00 pm-
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1100 Seabreeze Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Good vibes are on the horizon as Audacy announces The Black Keys and Jelly Roll will headline this year’s Riptide Music Festival. With the sun-kissed sky as their backdrop, they will be joined by Bleachers, Lovejoy, Cannons, Silversun Pickups, Flo Rida, Misterwives, Beach Weather, Little Image, The Beaches, Jack Kays and more to be announced for the end-of-year beach party. Riptide Music Festival returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park on December 2 and 3. For more information, visit RiptideMusicFestival.com. Fans can follow along on social media via @riptidefest @1043theshark @KissCountry999, @Power965, @thebeachmiami, @LiteMiami, @560wqam and @audacy.

Florida Food is Medicine JUMPSTART Session 10/23/23

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Florida Food is Medicine JUMPSTART Session
Monday, 10/23/2023-, 08:30 am-12:00 pm
Holy Cross Hospital Women's Health Center
1000 Northeast 56th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
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Cost: Free

The inaugural Food is Medicine Jumpstart Session—hosted by Holy Cross Health, Florida Health and Nutrition Coalition and the South Florida Hunger Coalition—will feature keynote speaker Dr. Scott Angle, University of Florida interim provost and national food is medicine pioneer.

Learn about culinary medicine during a roundtable discussion with Holy Cross Health, UF IFAS Extension, Healthy Teaching Kitchen VA, Living Hungry,the American Heart Association and The Poverello Center, a pantry that provides nutritious food and essential items to individuals living with critical and chronic illnesses. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet elected officials who support Florida’s Food is Medicine Bill.

The event is FREE for everyone. One hundred in-person attendees will jumpstart their morning with a healthy breakfast and 500 additional people are invited to attend virtually via Zoom.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please email maura@livinghungry.org.

LifeNet4Families Casino Royale Annual Gala 2023 10/7/23

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LifeNet4Families Casino Royale Annual Gala 2023
Saturday, 10/07/2023-, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Venue
2345 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
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Cost: $250 per person

LifeNet4Families, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness, hunger, and poverty, has announced the honorees for its Casino Royale Annual Gala 2023 fundraiser set to take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, at The Venue (2345 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale). Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC, Kathleen Cannon, president and CEO of United Way of Broward County and Robert Taylor, president and CEO of BBI have been named as Leaders of Distinction while Publix Supermarket Charities, Inc. and Downtown Photo will be celebrated as 2023 Community Service Honorees for their contributions to serving and stabilizing the impoverished as well as promoting health and well-being in South Florida. WPLG Local 10’s Emmy award-winning Anchor Calvin Hughes will host this engaging and elegant night of excitement and purpose.
Casino Royale promises to be a thrilling evening with all proceeds earmarked to provide shelter, meals, and essential support services to those facing homelessness and hunger. The black-tie-optional fundraiser will offer a variety of fun games during the cocktail reception at 6 p.m. Step into a recreated world of a glamourous high-stakes casino, complete with live and silent auctions featuring unique items. Live entertainment and dinner will follow at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $250 per person and are available to purchase at https://bit.ly/LN4FCasinoRoyaleGala2023. Sponsorships are still available. For more details, please visit www.lifenet4families.org/sponsorship.

Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with 3 Mavins’ Beer at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach 9/28/23

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Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with 3 Mavins’ Beer at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
Thursday, 09/28/2023-09/28/2023, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale
3029 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach and South Florida-based brewery, 3 Mavins, on Thursday, September 28th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Crafted with care and compassion, 3 Mavins’ newest pale ale beer, the Pink Lady, was designed to raise awareness. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Nova Southeastern University to support breast cancer research. Take part in a wonderful cause, and sip on a refreshing, crisp, and flavorful beer.

Dog Days of Summer: Business Ready 9/22/23

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Dog Days of Summer: Business Ready
Friday, 09/22/2023-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Girls' Club on the River
330 SW 2nd ST Ste. 102,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Free

As an artist, designer, writer, curator, or other creative, the management of your practice may benefit as a formal business entity – the most common are LLCs and 501c3 nonprofits. This session looks at the differences, advantages and disadvantages of running an art business as a Limited Liability Corporation, LLC, or a 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation with Girls’ Club director Sarah Michelle Rupert and Founder, CEO, & Managing Partner of Shraybman Law Jessica Shraybman.

Register on the event link.

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 9/28/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 08:00 pm-12:00 am
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

Island City Stage Presents Love! Valour! Compassion! by Terrence McNally 10/12/23 – 11/5/23

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Island City Stage Presents Love! Valour! Compassion! by Terrence McNally
Thursday, 10/12/2023-11/05/2023, 07:00 pm-10:00 am
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
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Cost: $40 – $55

Love! Valour! Compassion! – Terrence McNally’s most honored and celebrated play about eight gay friends who spend the holidays over one summer at one’s beautiful hundred-year-old house in upstate New York, kicks off Island City Stage’s 12th thrilling season. The show runs from October 12 – November 5.

At a lakeside summer vacation house in Dutchess County, two hours north of New York City, eight gay friends spend the three major holiday weekends of one summer together for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. The house belongs to Gregory, a successful Broadway choreographer now approaching middle age, who fears he is losing his creativity; and his twenty-something lover, Bobby, a legal assistant who is blind. Each of the guests at their house is connected to Gregory’s work in one way or another – Arthur and longtime partner Perry are business consultants; John Jeckyll, a sour Englishman, is a dance accompanist; die-hard musical theater fanatic Buzz Hauser is a costume designer and the most stereotypically gay man in the group. Only John’s summer lover, Ramon, and John’s twin brother James are outside the circle of friends. But Ramon is outgoing and eventually makes a place for himself in the group, and James is such a gentle soul that he is quickly welcomed.

Florida-born Terrence McNally is considered one of the most prolific and highly lauded playwrights, librettists and screenwriters in the last 50 years. His decades of works explored human relationships – frequently those of gay men. In addition to Love! Valour! Compassion!, McNally’s works include Bad Habits, The Ritz, Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune, Masterclass, and Mothers and Sons, among many others. McNally’s librettos for Kiss of the Spider Woman and Ragtime won him Tony Awards in 1993 and 1998, respectively. Additional credits as a librettist included The Full Monty, Catch Me if You Can, and The Visit. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1996, and he also received the Dramatists Guild Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. In 2018, he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the highest recognition of artistic merit in the United States. In 2019, he won a Lifetime Achievement Tony award. His other accolades included an Emmy Award, two Guggenheim Fellowships, a Rockefeller Grant, four Drama Desk Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, two Obie Awards, and three Hull-Warriner Awards.

The Love! Valour! Compassion!, ensemble cast features theatre veterans Chad Darnell, Robert Koutras, Bruce Linser, Saul Mendoza, Christoper Michaels, Matthew Salas, and Michael Scott Ross.

Love! Valour! Compassion! is directed by Michael Leeds and co-produced by Robert Korn and Alvaro Menendez. Set sponsor is Glenn Goldberg and Lighting Sponsor is Scott Bennett.

Island City Stage’s 12th Season will also feature Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira (Jan. 18 – Feb. 11); Pulp by Patricia Kane; Music by Amy Warren & Andre Pluess with lyrics by Patricia Kane (Apr. 11 – May 5); Skintight by Joshua Harmon (May 30 – Jun. 23) and Die! Mommie Die! by Charles Busch (Aug. 29 – Sept. 22).
Tickets for Love! Valour! Compassion! start at $40. A Mimosa Sunday performance sponsored by Tedd Davis and Brad Sterl will be held on October 22 with tickets at $55. The show runs three hours with two intermissions.

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

Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 9/14/23

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Game Time Thursdays at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Thursday, 09/14/2023-, 08:00 pm-12:00 am
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Score big every Thursday night at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation with a legendary watch party, including a live DJ and all-star food & drink specials you won’t want to miss! Cheer on your favorite football teams starting at 8pm and enjoy $5 Martinis, $1 Wings & Bucket Specials.

Jack & Jill Center and The Salvation Army of Fort Lauderdale to Host Trunk-or-Treat 10/24/23

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Jack & Jill Center and The Salvation Army of Fort Lauderdale to Host Trunk-or-Treat
Tuesday, 10/24/2023-, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
Salvation Army
100 SW 9th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

Jack & Jill Center and the Salvation Army of Fort Lauderdale have teamed up to ensure the children in the community have a safe and fun Halloween.

To celebrate Spooky Season, the nonprofit organizations will host Trunk-or-Treat with the theme “Superheroes and Storybooks” at the Salvation Army on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5–7 p.m. Trunk-or-Treaters of all ages are welcome to dress up as their favorite Disney, Marvel, DC, Fairy Tale Superhero or Storybook Character and trick-or-treat from various Halloween-decorated car trunks. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

The organizations are still accepting vehicles to participate as the decorated “trunks” as well as peanut-free “treat” donations. Event sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are now available. Sponsorships range from $250 to $2,500.

The LOOP to Host Third Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest 10/20/23 – 10/22/23

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The LOOP to Host Third Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest, Oct. 20–22
Friday, 10/20/2023-10/22/2023, 05:00 pm-03:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: Free

Fort Lauderdale may not have falling leaves, but we can still celebrate the season with Pumpkins & Palm Trees! The Third Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest returns to The LOOP on Fort Lauderdale Beach with an expanded weekend-long celebration, Oct. 20–22. Attendees can celebrate the fall season steps from the sand under the sun and swaying palms.

The free, family-friendly event will provide a festive atmosphere with local vendors, live music, an inflatable corn maze, children’s arts & crafts CORNer, and more to celebrate Fall’s arrival, South Florida-style. Throughout the weekend, attendees can sip, shop and stroll over three dozen food, art and fashion vendors and fill their phones with memories at several Fall and Halloween-themed photo stations.

Families and their four-legged friends are encouraged to dress in costume to capture Instagramable moments at the new 7’ tall walkthrough Pumpkin House and expanded Pumpkin Patch. The LOOP has partnered with Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s to bring the fall spirit to Fort Lauderdale for a one-stop shop experience. An assortment of premium pumpkins will be available for purchase ranging in size from minis (3 for $6) to medicine balls ($16). Pumpkin decorating kits are also available to preorder online for $10 at theloopflb.com/events/fallfest2023/ and include one classic orange pumpkin, an all-white pumpkin, or a striped “cantaloupe” pumpkin, with a choice of a mermaid, shark, or marine life premium foam decorating kit. In addition to pumpkins, seasonal décor will be available for purchase, including potted mums, cornstalks, scarecrows, and Indian corn bundles.

In Pie We Crust! The LOOP has once again teamed up with Fort Lauderdale Magazine and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Broward Chapter, to find the Best Pie in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Professional and cottage industry bakers along with Broward County Public Schools’ culinary programs are invited to show off their pumpkin spice and everything nice in the Third Annual “Best Pie in Greater Fort Lauderdale” Competition on Sunday, Oct. 22. Pies will be judged by some of South Florida’s favorite foodies including Fort Lauderdale Magazine Vice President Deb Cay; Freelance Writer Jesse Scott; WPLG Local 10 Entertainment Host Alexis Frazier; NBC 6’s “South Florida Live” Host Kristin Sanchez; Thrillist Contributor Matt Meltzer; and Riverside Hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef Sabrina Courtemanche. Miriam Tapia, NBC 6 and Telemundo 51’s community reporter, will emcee the event. The best sweet, savory and creative pie presentation will win gift cards and prizes.

The full Pumpkins & Palm Tree Fall Fest lineup includes:

Movies by Moonlight | Friday, Oct. 20, 5–10 p.m.

• Bring lawn chairs, blankets, family, friends and pups for The LOOP’s Halloween edition of Movies by Moonlight on the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Come early to capture the moment and take home photos from Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine Van, shop the people and pets marketplace, or grab a bite at The LOOP’s food court for dinner and a movie experience under the stars. Limited chairs and blankets are available to borrow.

• Featured Film: Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo (Not Rated)

• Synopsis: Scooby-Doo and Shaggy’s favorite holiday is upon us! With fake monsters and candy galore – Halloween is heaven for these hungry foodies going door-to-door. But, this year, their sweet holiday turns sour when the neighborhood pumpkin patch is infected by a toxic ooze, creating high-flying jack-o-lanterns and a king-sized pumpkin leader squashing everything in its path. It’s up to Scooby-Doo and the gang as they team up with their pals, Bill Nye, The Science Guy, and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, to solve this mystery of gigantic proportions and save Crystal Cove!

• Cost: Free and open to the public. Family and pet-friendly. Costumes are encouraged.

• Time:

o 5–10 p.m.: Marketplace vendors

o 5–8 p.m.: Scooby Doo Mystery Machine photo booth

o 7:30 p.m.: Movie begins (80-minute run time)

Happy HOWL-O-Ween at The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park | Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

• 9 a.m.–4 p.m.: Sip, shop, and stroll local food vendors, makers and artisans. Take in breathtaking beach views and enjoy the ocean breeze while perusing an eclectic array of traditional market fare ranging from fresh produce and fruit to global flavors, made-to-order foods and handmade and homemade items to wear and decorate the home.

Unleash the Halloween spirit! Join The LOOP for a pet-friendly experience from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., for exciting activities, including an agility course, bobbing for tennis balls, pet vendors, giveaways and more designed for a spooktacular time. Guests are invited to get down with their dogs for dog-friendly yoga at 9:30 a.m.

• Additional activities include:

o Fall and Halloween-themed photo stations, including a 7’ tall walkthrough Pumpkin House

o Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins and fall décor are available for purchase

o Live Music and Entertainment, 12–3 p.m.

o Fall-themed workshops and tastings

Third Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest | Sunday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• 9:30–11 a.m.: Third Annual “Best Pie in Greater Fort Lauderdale” Competition

• 10 a.m.–3 p.m.:

o Sip, Shop and Stroll more than three-dozen local food vendors, makers and artisans

o Fall and Halloween-themed photo stations, including a 7’ tall walkthrough Pumpkin House

o Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins and fall décor are available for purchase

o Children’s Arts & Crafts Corner with make-and-take crafts (while supplies last)

o 1,600 sq. ft. inflatable corn maze

o Instagramable photo stations

o Tabletop and Lawn Games

o Cooking demonstrations and Fall-themed workshops

• 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Trick or Treat Trail with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts

o The Broward Center Spotlights will treat children ages 2–12 with both sweets and sweet tunes from popular theater productions. Guests are encouraged to stick around for the band break at 1:15 p.m. when this talented group of aspiring talents will take to the stage for a spooktacular performance.

• 12–3 p.m.: Live music: Joey Calderaio Band

o South Florida’s rising reggae star, Joey Calderaio, effortlessly blends rock, reggae and pop influences, amassing 1.3 million Spotify streams. Collaborations with artists like Nathan Aurora, Howi Spangler and more, further bolstered his recognition. Calderaio re-released his debut “Moving Mountains (Deluxe Edition)” in 2021, offering diverse covers and dub mixes. He dazzles on stage both solo and with his skilled band, with recent highlights at Sunfest 2022 and Reggae Rise Up FL 2021. Noteworthy partnerships include Ky-Mani Marley and Tribal Seeds. His latest album, “Chasing Constellations,” debuted in November 2022, cementing his musical journey.

Where:

Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

The most convenient place to park to access the event is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, where the PayByPhone payment option can be used, and parking can be extended from anywhere using the mobile PayByPhone APP.

Cost:

Free and open to the public.

Pumpkins are available to purchase on Saturday & Sunday.

Pre-ordered pumpkin decorating kits are available to reserve online at theloopflb.com/events/fallfest2023/.

How:

For more information or to enter the Third Annual “Best Pie in Greater Fort Lauderdale” Competition, visit theloopflb.com/events/fallfest2023/.

About The LOOP

A cornerstone of activity, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is the central hub of the new $65 million four-park system at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The public greenspaces, including the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace, and DC Alexander Park, aim to provide infinite experiences for everyone under the sun and year-round activity in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard. Through its four pillars, “FAME,” The LOOP offers a variety of special events, activities, and unique local experiences for all, including free concerts, holiday happenings, farmer’s markets, community workouts, and more. The LOOP also includes an interactive water feature/splash pad for children and adults. As part of its environmental commitment, the City of Fort Lauderdale partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on dual-light fixtures that use amber lighting during sea turtle nesting season. The park’s artificial turf covering requires no watering. The LOOP is estimated to generate $32 million in tourism dollars through recreation and events in 2023.

For more information, visit theloopflb.com or contact info@theloopflb.com. Follow The LOOP on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theloopflb and Instagram at www.instagram.com/theloopflb/.

A Taste of Mexico: Chef’s Pairing & Casa Del Sol Tequila Dinner 9/20/23

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A Taste of Mexico: Chef’s Pairing & Casa Del Sol Tequila Dinner
Wednesday, 09/20/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $125

Fort Lauderdale’s iconic Mexican restaurant Lona Cocina & Tequileria is giving tequila enthusiasts something special to look forward to with its upcoming A Taste of Mexico: Chef’s Pairing Dinner. The unforgettable dining experience features a vibrant multi-course tasting menu by Lona’s new Executive Chef Juan Carlos Peña. The evening showcases an artfully prepared meal with a historical approach to Mexican cuisine in mind, designed to complement the unique flavors of each featured tequila.

This month’s Chef’s Pairing Dinner offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in an evening where tradition meets innovation through a Mexican culinary journey curated by Chef Peña, expertly paired with selections from the Casa Del Sol Tequila portfolio.

Blood Drive 9/28/23

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Blood Drive
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Health
4725 N Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
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Cost: Free

Roll up your sleeve and give the gift of life. OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be parked at the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale.

All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card, OneBlood T-shirt and a wellness checkup that includes blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Refreshments will be provided. Donors must bring a valid ID with the person’s first and last name.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Dog Days of Summer: Business Ready 9/22/23

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Dog Days of Summer: Business Ready
Friday, 09/22/2023-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Girls' Club on the River
330 SW 2nd ST Ste. 102,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

As an artist, designer, writer, curator, or other creative, the management of your practice may benefit as a formal business entity – the most common are LLCs and 501c3 nonprofits. This session looks at the differences, advantages and disadvantages of running an art business as a Limited Liability Corporation, LLC, or a 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation with Girls’ Club director Sarah Michelle Rupert and Founder, CEO, & Managing Partner of Shraybman Law Jessica Shraybman.

LaSirène’s Mirror: Reflections of Sustained Resistance through Art and Vodou 9/30/23

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LaSirène’s Mirror: Reflections of Sustained Resistance through Art and Vodou
Saturday, 09/30/2023-, 03:00 pm-04:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Since its inception, Haiti, the second free republic in the Americas, has grappled with enduring misconceptions about its people and the role of Vodou. Haitian artists have been pivotal in visually capturing the cultural interpretations of Vodou, using artistic imagery to document the essence and significance of the tradition’s resistance to colonization. Rooted in Vodou, Haitian inhabitants have preserved an epistemology of liberation through visual depictions—a legacy continued by artists today. LaSirène, the cosmic embodiment of the goddess spirit, and Lwa of the sea serve as a symbol of water, beauty, and fierce sacred healing, having witnessed the middle passage.

This presentation explores LaSirène, particularly within the context of the water Lwa spirits featured in NSU Art Museum’s Cosmic Mirrors exhibition. It also investigates Western depictions of Haiti, revealing distortions that have obscured the nation’s rich cultural fabric. With a focus on Haitian culture’s preservation, the presentation underscores Vodou’s enduring role as a bastion of spiritual expression and resistance against attempts to undermine its importance. Through this exploration, the presentation highlights the intertwined narratives of LaSirène and the water Lwa spirits, unveiling their profound ties to Haiti’s ongoing struggle for identity, autonomy, and cultural preservation. By delving into the role of art in preserving tradition and conveying resistance, the narrative of Haiti’s history is recontextualized, empowering its people to reclaim their stories from misrepresentation.

Pre-registration required.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Sip & Shop” at Yuly360 to Benefit HandsOn Broward 9/20/23

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Sip & Shop” at Yuly360 to Benefit HandsOn Broward
Wednesday, 09/20/2023-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale will launch its “Sip & Shop” fashion and philanthropy series on Wednesday, September 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the newly expanded Yuly360 (located on the main level near Altar’d State). Attendees will have a chance to meet retail owner Yuly Van Brakel and be treated to light bites, informal modeling showcasing the latest collection, a celebratory champagne toast and a raffle. Proceeds from the fashion sales will be dedicated to support the impactful initiatives of HandsOn Broward.

Yuly360, owned by Van Brakel, a local entrepreneur and mother of two from Venezuela, opened in 2022 and quickly became popular with shoppers who appreciated its soft fabrics, comfortable fits, and on-trend designs. Offering styles that effortlessly transition from gym sessions or yoga classes to lunch with friends or a night on the town, Yuly360 is rooted in a mission to promote self-expression and freedom.

During the “Sip & Shop” event, attendees will also have a chance to meet lifestyle curator Megan Romine @mermaidrealtor.

Fifteen percent of sales made that evening will benefit HandsOn Broward. This notable nonprofit organization empowers volunteers and responsible businesses to actively participate in impactful, hands-on projects, including school and park revitalization, public art creations, and environmental conservation efforts.

Admission to the “Sip & Shop” event at Yuly360 is complimentary. RSVPs should be made at https://bit.ly/SipandShopYuly360. Additional retailer evenings and locations will be announced in the coming months.

14th Annual Ghost Light Society Soirée – “Moonlight in Morocco” 11/4/23

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14th Annual Ghost Light Society Soirée – “Moonlight in Morocco”
Saturday, 11/04/2023-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Parker
707 N.E. 8th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $325

Experience “Moonlight in Morocco” at the 14th Annual Ghost Light Society Soirée on Saturday, November 4 from 7 to 11p.m. at The Parker, 707 N.E. 8th Street in Fort Lauderdale. The sights, sounds and cuisine of Morocco will come to life through a variety of delicious food, drinks, dance and more. The event is presented by UKG and features a live, intimate performance by Michael Glabicki and Dirk Miller of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root.

Hosted by the Ghost Light Society, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ young professionals’ group, the annual soirée will raise funds for the Broward Center’s free arts-in-education programs that benefit more than 100,000 students each year. Individual tickets are available for $325 each. For more information, visit www.browardcenter.org or email ghostlight@browardcenter.org.

Sunny Days/Starry Nights – Free First Thursday 9/7/23

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Sunny Days/Starry Nights – Free First Thursday
Thursday, 09/07/2023-, 11:00 am-07:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Enjoy FREE Museum admission and 2-for-1 Wine, All Day Happy Hour on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm during Free First Thursday Sunny Days/Starry Nights.
Mini Muse
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Drop in art making activities for children inspired by current exhibitions.

Starry Nights is presented by Broward Health.

Arts Mean Business Speaker Series Featuring Figurative Painter and Muralist Elio Mercado / Evoca1 8/26/23

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Arts Mean Business Speaker Series Featuring Figurative Painter and Muralist Elio Mercado / Evoca1
Thursday, 10/26/2023-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
BBX Capital
201 E Las Olas Blvd. Suite 1900,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

Business for the Arts Broward’s (BFA) Arts Mean Business Speaker Series (AMB) continues with an intimate cocktail reception including a conversation and meet and greet with figurative painter and muralist Elio Mercado / Evoca1 on Thursday, October 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at BBX Capital, 201 E Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900 in Fort Lauderdale.

Presented by the Castle Group and the Cathy and James Donnelly Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, the Arts Mean Business Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Guests who wish to attend must email their RSVP by October 24 to rvegas@bfabroward.org. For more information, visit
https://bfabroward.org/programs/arts-means-business/

Based in South Florida, Elio Mercado / Evoca1 is a self-taught Dominican born figurative painter and muralist who studied the work and techniques of the old masters. In addition to right here at home, he has participated in public art projects around the world including Abu Dhabi, Peru, Austria, Canada, Argentina, Germany, Mexico, Australia and Tunisia. He’s created pieces for notable clients such as Starbucks, The History Channel, Google, American Express, Lincoln Motor Company and Habitat for Humanity. The mural on the exterior of the Boys And Girls Club of Broward County at 3025 W. Broward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale is one of his local projects. Follow Elio Mercado / Evoca1 on Instagram at @evoca1.

AMB is just one of several ways BFA supports local artists while fostering cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. BFA continuously supports the local arts community and promotes local artists, cultural non-profits, and diverse art-related projects. BFA annually hosts several events in addition to AMB, including Art in the Workplace, Art Curation, Public Art Creation, Art & Somm and the popular Art + Stroll.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.bfabroward.org or contact Robyn Vegas at 954-940-4933 or rvegas@bfabroward.org.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Artists Preview at History Fort Lauderdale 6/14/23

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“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Artists Preview at History Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 09/14/2023-, 06:00 pm-
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present the return of “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” from Friday, September 15 through Sunday, October 15. This fine art and sculpture exhibit 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) and Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain). The exhibit will open with a free artist meet and greet reception and preview at 6 p.m. on September 14 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “The African American Experience,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” and, most recently, “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

Guests may register for the free preview reception at bit.ly/HFLVivaFTLArtPreview2023.
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 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.

Brunch Date: Artist Talk with AdrienneRose Gionta 8/27/23

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Brunch Date: Artist Talk with AdrienneRose Gionta
Sunday, 08/27/2023-, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Girls' Club by the River
330 SW 2nd Street Ste.102,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

Join Girls’ Club for a brunch visit! Girls’ Club hears from local artist AdrienneRose Gionta about her recent projects exploring the intersection of art and technology through her “big, & beautiful; body” of work, research, and inspiration:

IDENTITY & BODIES IN EXTENDED REALITY (XR) & SOMEWHERE IN-BETWEEN

AdrienneRose Gionta is a multi-disciplinary artist, curator, and VJ. Her work within extended reality (XR) employs web-based practices, artificial intelligence (AI), interactive installations, virtual reality (VR), video, sound, photography, sculpture, and drawing to analyze identity and cultural assumptions about fatness, beauty standards, embodiment, pleasure, and fulfillment on and offline. Gionta is currently an Artist in Residence at Oolite Arts in Miami.

Since 2004, Gionta’s work has been exploring programmed biases through the algorithms of the internet as well as within extended reality platforms such as Snapchat (AR), the Sims (VR), and Second Life (the OG Metaverse) to question the inclusion, limitless possibilities, and representation of fat-bodied females in art by a fat female artist.

Her most recent explorations in the Metaverse along with AI generative art platforms such as DALL-E 2, ChatGBT, and Midjourney demonstrate that there is still so much more to explore, learn, create, and share when it comes to art, technology, body image, and identity IRL and beyond.

Admission is free.
Reservations required.
Brunch snacks served.
This event is made possible with support from the Broward County Cultural Division.

10th Anniversary “Eat Your Heart Out” Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County 10/12/23

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10th Anniversary “Eat Your Heart Out” Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County
Thursday, 10/12/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:30 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $100 through August 31; $150 per person after; includes complimentary valet parking

Tickets are on sale, now, for the 10th anniversary “Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations and live entertainment, that will take place on Thursday, October 12, from 6 – 8:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. The spirited culinary soiree, hosted by Eric Yutzy, WPLG Local 10 morning news anchor, benefits Heart Gallery of Broward County, an esteemed nonprofit organization dedicated to finding loving families for foster youth facing placement challenges. Michael Goodman, founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, will be honored as Heart Gallery of Broward County’s Child Advocate of the Year during the signature event.

This year’s participating restaurants and spirits include Bahama Breeze, Canyon, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Eddie V’s, Funky Buddha, Gulf Stream Distillery, Hellenic Republic, La Fuga, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Press and Grind Café, Red Chair Catering, South Bar & Kitchen, Sicilian Oven, Stoli Vodka, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, The Todd’s, Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, and YOT Bar & Kitchen. More restaurants will continue to be announced leading up to the event.

The event includes a special presentation to Michael Goodman, founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, named this year’s Child Advocate of the Year. A trailblazing entrepreneur, community advocate, and philanthropist, Goodman is revered for his marketing expertise and outstanding contributions that have left a lasting impact on the community. His commitment to South Florida families includes serving as a board chair for Neighbors 4 Neighbors, the City of Wilton Manors Community Affairs Advisory Board, and the City of Oakland Park School Advisory Board. Additionally, he is an honorary board member and past vice-chair of Art and Culture Center/Hollywood and a past board member of Arc Broward, Junior Achievement, Family Central, and Gilda’s Club. Goodman’s outstanding contributions have earned him numerous accolades including the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Dreamer Award, the GFLCC 2023 Chair’s Award, the Leadership Broward Foundation Profiles in Leadership Award and more.

Catabella Music has been announced to provide live entertainment. The evening will also feature a Dillard’s pop-up shop, a silent auction and raffle drawings for a chance to win valuable prizes including a weekend getaway for two at the luxurious Beachcomber Resort & Club in Pompano Beach.

Heart Gallery of Broward County launched in 2007 as a traveling photography exhibit of foster youth 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 10th 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.

The 10th anniversary edition of “Eat Your Heart Out” is sponsored by BBI, Hudson Family Foundation, Alaris Aerospace Systems, Advanced Roofing, Dunay, Miskal, Backman LLP, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and Lago Mar Beach Resort with additional support from Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Las Olas Capital Advisors LLC, RE Analysts, Stoli Group, Toothaker.org, Walter Duke + Partners, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Media sponsors are City & Shore, Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Great Locations, OutClique, and WPLG Local 10.

Early bird tickets are $100 per person through August 30. Beginning August 31, tickets will be $150 per person at https://bit.ly/EYHO2023. Complimentary valet parking is included.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at The LOOP 9/29/23

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at The LOOP
Friday, 09/29/2023-10/01/2023, 05:00 pm-04:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: Free

Celebrated in the United States annually from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched the nation and society. Recognizing the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens, whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, The LOOP’s month-long celebration will shine a spotlight on the people behind the small businesses who participate in its weekend markets. A special weekend of festivities will take place Sept. 29–Oct. 1.
 
Building off The LOOP’s four pillars of engagement, “F.A.M.E.,” and its mission to provide “Infinite Experience for Everyone Under the Sun,” the free, family-friendly Hispanic Heritage Month celebration weekend will showcase Hispanic food, art, music, movies, and entertainment. Attendees of The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park will also be treated to cooking demonstrations, Flamenco dance lessons, and Loteria (Mexican Bingo) for prizes. 
 
Each Sunday, from 12–3 p.m., Sept. 17–Oct. 15, The LOOP will feature live performances from various Hispanic musicians and bands. Attendees are invited to relax at one of the tables under the shaded canopies and umbrellas to enjoy the rotation of live music while they shop and stroll The MKT vendors. The MKT is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For a preview of the makers and small business vendors who proudly share their passion and Hispanic pride at The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, visit theloopflb.com/hispanic-heritage-month-2023/.
The full Hispanic Heritage Month lineup includes:
Performers and times are subject to change

More @TheMKT Musical Performances – Sundays from 12 – 3 p.m.
* Sept. 17 – Flavio Sousa and Flamenco Dancer (Argentina, Flamenco Guitar)
* Sept. 24 – Greg Diamond (Latin-infused Contemporary Jazz)
* Oct. 8 – Sugar Music Trio (Venezuela, Pop)
* Oct. 15 – Mister Conjunto Band (Cuba, Salsa)
 
The G Classic 3v3 Basketball Tourney – Saturday, Sept. 16, 2–8 p.m.
* The inaugural 24 team charity basketball tournament, named after the late great Gyerard Reid, will take place at Las Olas Oceanside Park and will feature food, drinks, a live DJ and vendors. All proceeds will benefit the Reid family and a charity of their choice.
 
Friday, Sept. 29, 5–10 p.m.  
* 5–10 p.m.: The MKT featuring Mexican Foods and Virgin Mocktails (available for purchase) and complimentary Make-Your-Own Maracas Craft Station
* 6:30–7:30 p.m.: Pre-Movie Performance: Mariachi Mexicano Mariachi Band
* 7:15–9 p.m.: Movies by Moonlight
* Featured Film: Coco, Rated PG
* Synopsis: Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.
 
Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.  
* 9 a.m.–4 p.m.: The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, authentic Hispanic Food, Art & Makers
* 9:30 – 11 a.m.: Flamenco dance performance and workshop with Luna Cale Company
* 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Performance: SonQba Band (Cuba, Son, Salsa, Merengue, Bolero)
* 12:30–1:30 p.m.: Cooking demonstration with Saucy Lips co-founder, Natalia Dalton Salazar, in partnership with Royal Prestige Cookware
* 1:30–3 p.m.: Performance: Caseroloops (Venezuela, Caribbean Rock)
 
Sunday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.  
* 10 a.m.–4 p.m.: The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, authentic Hispanic Food, Art & Makers
* Complimentary Make-Your-Own Maracas Craft Station (while supplies last)
* 10–11 a.m.: Complimentary Socaton Fitness Class
* 11 a.m.–12 p.m.: Cooking demonstration with Fusion Healthy315 chef-owner, Yeni Ramos, in partnership with Royal Prestige Cookware
* 12–3 p.m.: Performance: Sabor Latino Latin Jazz Band
 
Where:
Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
 
Cost: Free and open to the public.
 
Link:  theloopflb.com/events/hispanic-heritage-month/

Neighbor Day 8/27/23

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Neighbor Day
Sunday, 08/27/2023-, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
One Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

Every LAST Sunday of every month, Fort Lauderdale residents receive FREE admission to NSU Art Museum as part of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Days.

Fort Lauderdale Residents Receive:

  • 2-for-1 Wine in the Museum Café
  • FREE admission, residents must show a photo ID, driver’s license, or residential utility bill with proof of Fort Lauderdale address.
  • Visit the Museum Cafe & Store and receive 10% off books published by NSU Art Museum.

Neighbor Day is made possible by the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Free Opening Reception, Exhibit–ArtServe Annual Members and Resident Artists 10/6/23

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Free Opening Reception, Exhibit–ArtServe Annual Members and Resident Artists
Friday, 10/06/2023-12/30/2023, 09:00 am-06:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

ArtServe’s Annual Members and Resident Artists’ Exhibit Springboards Aspiring Talent

“Sole Perception” to Run Friday, Oct. 6 Through Saturday, Dec. 30;
Free, Opening Night Reception Oct. 6

Marking a successful year featuring all kinds of artists from South Florida and beyond, ArtServe turns its final exhibit of 2023 exclusively over to its members and resident artists with a focus on the inherent interconnectivity of their individual creativity.

Titled “Sole Perception,” the exhibit opens with a free, public reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6. To RSVP for the event, click here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sole-perception-annual-members-exhibition-tickets-696121446987?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thanks to a grant from Broward Cultural Division and Florida Arts & Culture, the exhibit itself is also free to attend and runs through Saturday, December 30, 2023. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ArtServe’s members and resident artists eagerly await this annual exhibit, which is known in South Florida’s art community as a place to connect with art scouts looking for up-and-coming talent. Some ArtServe artists go on to exhibit their work at Art Basel after being discovered.

Echoing ArtServe’s fundamental mission to connect local artists with the community, “Sole Perception” will invite visitors to contemplate how artists’ reinterpretations of others’ ideas create an endless stream of consciousness to connect the viewer with the original artistic inspiration.

“It was Mark Twain who said ‘There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible.’” ArtServe Executive Director Jason Hughes remarked. “But we’re pretty sure when you see our artists’ works at ‘Sole Perception,’ you’ll likely get some fresh ideas of your own!”

“Sole Perception” will showcase a variety of disciplines in the visual arts.

“It’s also an opportunity for guests to support local artists by purchasing their work and, with the holidays right around the corner, we can’t think of a better, more unique present than the gift of art,” Hughes added.

ArtServe 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.

Michael Goodman’s 60th Birthday Cher-abration Starring Michael Dean as Cher at Lips Fort Lauderdale 10/19/23

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Michael Goodman’s 60th Birthday Cher-abration Starring Michael Dean as Cher at Lips Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 10/19/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $100 (VIP with premium seating, three-course dinner, show, and a champagne toast); $60 including dinner and show

FLITE Center, Heart Gallery of Broward, History Fort Lauderdale, Island City Stage, and South Florida Symphony Orchestra will be the beneficiaries of a special 60th birthday Cher-abration for Michael Goodman, owner and founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations. The Cher-abration at Lips Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, October 19, at 7 p.m., will feature performances by Michael Dean as Cher with special guests and the cast of Lips.

Partygoers will enjoy a three-course dinner and Las Vegas-style show at Lips with leading drag entertainers, dancers and performances by Michael Dean as Cher. A nationally recognized performer, Michael Dean as Cher has performed around the country at special events, cabaret shows, private parties, gay pride events, and more. His claim to fame is his uncanny ability to pay tribute to the larger than life icon, Cher.

A raffle with hotel packages, restaurant offerings, and more will help raise additional funds for the five nonprofit organizations.

Tickets are available at www.goodmanpr.com/cherabration. Donation is $100 (VIP with premium seating, three-course dinner, show, and a champagne toast) and $60 which includes dinner and the show. Cash bar. All proceeds will be directed to the participating nonprofit organizations.

Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight: The Art of Racing in the Rain 8/25/23

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Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight: The Art of Racing in the Rain
Friday, 08/25/2023-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: Free

Sea you at Fort Lauderdale Beach! This summer, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) invites everyone under the sun to turn up the heat in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard with a series of events, including Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight Series and a revamped rendition of the Las Olas Oceanside Park’s Farmer’s Market coined The MKT!

Summer Special Events Include:

Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight Series:
The LOOP invites the community and their furry companions to the Movies by Moonlight “Dog Days of Summer” series. 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, shop the People and Pet Market starting at 5 p.m. or bring a picnic for a dinner and a movie experience under the stars. Movie snacks and drinks are also available to purchase onsite, and limited chairs and blankets are available to borrow. The events will take place on the last Friday in June, July and August.

More Information: https://theloopflb.com/events/dog-days-of-summer-4/

Featured Films include:
Friday, Aug. 26 – National Dog Day
• Film: The Art of Racing in the Rain, Rated PG
• Showtime: 8 p.m.; Run Time: 1 hour 49 minutes
• Synopsis: Denny Swift is a Formula One race car driver who understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate everyday life. Besides his career, Denny has three loves of his life — his beautiful wife, their young daughter, and his best friend, a dog wanting to be reincarnated into a human.

THE MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park:
• Dates: Saturday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sunday, July 2,9, 16, 23, 30; Saturday, August 5, 12, 19, 26; Sunday, August 13
• Time: Saturdays: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Details: Take in breathtaking beach views and enjoy the ocean breeze while perusing an eclectic array of traditional market fare ranging from fresh produce and fruit to global flavors, made-to-order foods and handmade and homemade items to wear and decorate homes. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic blanket and lawn chair to enjoy a rotation of live music and interactive experiences while they shop and stroll the market vendors or take part in the weekly oceanside yoga class and a variety of lawn games, including pickleball, badminton, lawn darts, cornhole and more.
• More Information: https://theloopflb.com/events/categories/market/

Ongoing MKT Activities in July include:
• All Day: Shop and Stroll the Marketplace; the Cove Food Court
• Every Saturday in July, 9–10:15 a.m.: Oceanside Yoga – $10 in advance or $15 for day of drop-in
• Every Sunday in July, 12–3 p.m.: Rotating live music; the full schedule is available at https://theloopflb.com/

Summer Lovin’ Sweepstakes:
What’s better than shopping for fresh produce, homemade and artisanal objects and handcrafted wares with the sun above and an ocean breeze on your back? Shopping for all that and more on The LOOP! Follow @OceansideParkMarket and @TheLOOPFLB on Instagram and Facebook and register to win a share of $500 in The LOOP’s Summer Lovin’ Gift Card Giveaway. Weekly winners will receive $50 in gift cards to redeem at any of the rotating market vendor booths from July 1 through Sept. 23. View the sweepstakes rules and the entry form at https://theloopflb.com/summer-lovin/.

Where:
Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
The most convenient place to park is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, where the PayByPhone payment option can be used, and parking can be extended from anywhere using the mobile PayByPhone App.

Cost: The LOOP’s events are free and open to the public.

How: For more information, visit https://theloopflb.com/.

About The LOOP
A cornerstone of activity, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is the central hub of the $65 million, four-park system at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The public greenspaces, including the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace, and DC Alexander Park, aim to provide infinite experiences for everyone under the sun and year-round activity in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard. Through its four pillars, “FAME,” The LOOP offers a variety of special events, activities, and unique local experiences for all, including free concerts, farmers markets, community workouts, holiday happenings, and more. The LOOP also includes an interactive water feature/splash pad for children and adults. As part of its environmental commitment, the City of Fort Lauderdale partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on dual-light fixtures that use amber lighting during sea turtle nesting season. The park’s artificial turf covering requires no watering. For more information, visit theloopflb.com or contact info@theloopflb.com. Follow The LOOP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theloopflb and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theloopflb/.

Children’s Harbor Announces Safe Harbor Society Mixer Wednesday 8/23/23

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Children’s Harbor Announces Safe Harbor Society Mixer Wednesday, August 23
Wednesday, 08/23/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Coral Ridge Yacht Club
19410 SW 58th Place,
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33332
Website
Cost: $35

Children’s Harbor is hosting its quarterly Safe Harbor Society Mixer on Wednesday, August 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club, 2800 Yacht Club Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. The event is generously sponsored by M.A. Construction Group.

Open to the public, the Safe Harbor Society Mixer benefits Children’s Harbor, a nationally accredited non-profit agency with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in the community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated, and productive adults.

Tickets are $35 and additional donations are also welcome. Guests will enjoy cocktails and conversation as they are updated about Children’s Harbor. To purchase tickets, visit https://childrensharbor.networkforgood.com/events/52304-safe-harbor-society-mixer-feb-2023?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_2378441

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. They are like-minded leaders who want to empower at-risk children and families with the tools they need to overcome their trauma and grow into healthy, educated, and productive adults.

Children’s Harbor provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse. The main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. The family strengthening program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Those who have aged out of foster care are provided with housing, life skills and the wrap-around support necessary to overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood through independent living programs.

For more information, call 954-252-3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

About Children’s Harbor
Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited non-profit agency with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling 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.

With the belief that children should feel safe, that family is worth fighting for and that cycles can be broken, Children’s Harbor provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse. The main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. The family strengthening program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Those who have aged out of foster care are provided with housing, life skills and the wrap-around support necessary to overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood through independent living programs.

Brown’s Harbor is a supportive housing community that offers on-site staff, training, and wrap-around support services for young adults who have aged out of the foster care system, ages 18-23, helping to bridge the gap from dependence to independence.

To learn more about Children’s Harbor, visit childrensharbor.org.

Broward Center Hosts Free Open House for Fall Classes 8/26/23

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Broward Center Hosts Free Open House for Fall Classes
Saturday, 08/26/2023-, 10:00 am-02:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

Guests can tour the education center facilities, observe or sample a class, meet the teaching artists, win prizes, register to win a free fall class and enjoy family-friendly activities and light refreshments.

The Broward Center’s singing, dance, improv and acting classes are for kids, teens and adults and includes a class for those with physical and intellectual disabilities. Classes are designed to encourage artistic expression and teach theater skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The open house schedule and complete class listing are available at BrowardCenter.org/Classes. First time registrants will receive a discount at Open House. Classes begin September 11 and most continue for 10 weeks. Classes are limited in size and tailored to the appropriate age and skill levels from beginner to the more advanced student. All class fees include complimentary parking. Online class registration is fast and easy, and those who purchase a second class can enjoy a 10 percent discount on any additional class.

Please RSVP to attend the open house at registrar@browardcenter.org. The Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center is on the Broward Center for the Performing Arts campus located in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District at 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts Seeks Teen Ambassadors 7/28/23

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Broward Center for the Performing Arts Seeks Teen Ambassadors
Friday, 07/28/2023-08/28/2023, 12:00 am-05:00 pm

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The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is accepting applications from high school students interested in arts, journalism and marketing to join the 2023/2024 Broward Center Teen Ambassador Program. High school students attending public, private or home school in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties are invited to apply to become a Teen Ambassador.

As Broward Center Teen Ambassadors, high school students will have a unique opportunity to earn community service hours and learn about careers in the arts. Access to behind-the-scenes experiences and select educational opportunities, invitations to attend unforgettable performances in every artistic discipline free of charge and participation in master classes, backstage tours and monthly meetings are among the many experiences that come to life for Teen Ambassadors. Up to 24 students are selected annually for the program, which kicks off in October and concludes in May.

All applications must be completed by Monday, August 28 at 5 p.m. and submitted by email. Mailed or in-person applications will not be accepted. Applications submitted by a parent or guardian on behalf of the applicant will not be considered.

For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org/teenambassador, call 954.414.6904 or email teenambassador@browardcenter.org.

Sunday Funday Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 8/6/23

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Sunday Funday Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Sunday, 08/06/2023-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Kick-off Sunday Funday with Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo from 4 PM to 7 PM at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation*. Enjoy an all-star live performance, legendary food and refreshing brews.

*This musical series is available on select Sundays through August.

A Conversation with Brandon Wolf Presented by Stonewall National Museum, Archives, and Library 7/25/23

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A Conversation with Brandon Wolf Presented by Stonewall National Museum, Archives, and Library
Tuesday, 07/25/2023-, 06:30 pm-07:30 pm

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Cost: Free

Brandon J. Wolf is a survivor of the 2016 terror attack at Pulse nightclub in Orlando and a nationally recognized public speaker and advocate for LGBTQ+ civil rights and gun-safety reform. He’s been a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, USA Today, and the Washington Post. Wolf is discussing his book, A Place For Us, and more… tune in right from the comfort of your couch! Presented by SNMAL

The Friends of Jack & Jill to Present the 22nd Annual Power Lunch 9/28/23

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The Friends of Jack & Jill to Present the 22nd Annual Power Lunch
Thursday, 09/28/2023-, 11:30 am-01:00 pm
First Baptist Downtown Event Center
301 East Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Guests may purchase individual tickets for $125 for general admission.

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center – a support group of volunteers committed to developing community awareness, fundraising and program assistance for Jack & Jill Center’s children and their families – is honored to host the 22nd Annual Power Lunch at First Baptist Downtown Event Center on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 11:30 a.m.

The event pays tribute to special and outstanding honorees in the South Florida community who helped The Friends of Jack & Jill Center raise over $5.8 million for high-need children and families in the South Florida community since its inception in 1999. The 22nd Annual Power Lunch is anticipated to be attended by over 250 business professionals in Broward County.

Caitlin Stella, MPH, CEO of Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital will serve as the event’s guest speaker and Neki Mohan, the vice president of Visit Lauderdale, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.

In recognition of their dedication to Jack & Jill Center, the luncheon will honor Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bigs in Blue as the volunteer honoree, the Hudson Family Foundation as the foundation honoree and CITY Furniture as the corporate honoree. These awards are bestowed to those who have gone above and beyond through their contributions and service to Jack & Jill Center.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education, family strengthening program and HEALTH Program to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Event sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are now available. Sponsorships and tickets range from $250 to $15,000. Individual tickets are $125.

Campion College Dance Society Presents: ROOTS 8/5/23

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Campion College Dance Society Presents: ROOTS
Saturday, 08/05/2023-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Parker
707 NE 8th St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $25

Get ready to be captivated by an explosive fusion of culture, tradition and artistry with Roots, a vibrant and dynamic Afro-Caribbean dance performance coming to Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday, August 6. Following its performances at The Parker, the troupe heads to New York City to present the performance at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts at Lehman College.

Endorsed by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports in Jamaica as one of the official events of the country’s 61st independence celebration, the performance features the 35-member Campion College Dance Society, one of Jamaica’s leading high school dance troupes.

Roots highlights the struggles facing the country and the optimism in the hearts of its people. Featuring a beautiful mix of modern contemporary and Afro-Caribbean folk forms fused with jazz and infused with reggae and dancehall, the repertoire transcends nationality and ethnicity to connect deeply with the viewing audience.

From the opening dance “Cry of Africa” to the independence dance drama “Jamaica Love,” audiences will feel the raw kinetic energy of the talented troupe. “In Our Lane,” one of the troupe’s most treasured pieces, highlights the country’s dominance in track and field. The work was choreographed by Renee McDonald, a Campion alumna and resident teacher with the society. Dwright Wright, the troupe’s artistic director, choreographed “Misogyny,” which explores the social ills facing the country and reaffirms the promise of Jamaica being the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business.

The performances are presented as part of the Broward Center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative, presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc., which aims to use the arts as a catalyst to heighten awareness, deepen knowledge, create connections and elevate the voices of Black creatives in South Florida.

As part of the initiative, the Campion College Dance Society will present workshops at the L. A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center located in the nearby historic Sistrunk community. Nearly 200 summer camp participants will learn to execute Jamaican traditional folk dance elements with an emphasis on musicality, phrasing and style. The workshop will culminate with the participants learning and performing excerpts from selected Campion College Dance Society repertoire. The troupe will also present a lecture and demonstration for adults at the YMCA.

Tickets start at $25. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of The Parker. Buy tickets online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; in person at The Parker box office and the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight: Megan Leavey 7/28/23

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Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight: Megan Leavey
Friday, 07/28/2023-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Sea you at Fort Lauderdale Beach! This summer, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) invites everyone under the sun to turn up the heat in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard with a series of events, including Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight Series and a revamped rendition of the Las Olas Oceanside Park’s Farmer’s Market coined The MKT!

Summer Special Events Include:

Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight Series:
The LOOP invites the community and their furry companions to the Movies by Moonlight “Dog Days of Summer” series. 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, shop the People and Pet Market starting at 5 p.m. or bring a picnic for a dinner and a movie experience under the stars. Movie snacks and drinks are also available to purchase onsite, and limited chairs and blankets are available to borrow. The events will take place on the last Friday in June, July and August.

More Information: https://theloopflb.com/events/dog-days-of-summer-4/

Featured Films include:
Friday, July 28
• Film: Megan Leavey, Rated PG-13
• Showtime: 8:15 p.m.; 1 hour 56 minutes
• Synopsis: The true-life story of Megan Leavey, a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with a military combat dog saved many lives during her deployment in Iraq. Assigned to clean up the K-9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, Leavey starts to identify with Rex, a particularly aggressive dog that she trains. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex complete more than 100 missions until an improvised explosive device injures both, putting their fates in jeopardy.

Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
The most convenient place to park is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, where the PayByPhone payment option can be used, and parking can be extended from anywhere using the mobile PayByPhone App.

Cost: The LOOP’s events are free and open to the public.

How: For more information, visit https://theloopflb.com/.

About The LOOP
A cornerstone of activity, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is the central hub of the $65 million, four-park system at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The public greenspaces, including the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace, and DC Alexander Park, aim to provide infinite experiences for everyone under the sun and year-round activity in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard. Through its four pillars, “FAME,” The LOOP offers a variety of special events, activities, and unique local experiences for all, including free concerts, farmers markets, community workouts, holiday happenings, and more. The LOOP also includes an interactive water feature/splash pad for children and adults. As part of its environmental commitment, the City of Fort Lauderdale partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on dual-light fixtures that use amber lighting during sea turtle nesting season. The park’s artificial turf covering requires no watering. For more information, visit theloopflb.com or contact info@theloopflb.com. Follow The LOOP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theloopflb and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theloopflb/.

Sunday Funday Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 7/9/23

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Sunday Funday Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Sunday, 07/09/2023-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
1387 South University Drive,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
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Cost: Free

Kick-off Sunday Funday with Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo from 4 PM to 7 PM at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation*. Enjoy an all-star live performance, legendary food and refreshing brews.

*This musical series is available on select Sundays through August.

Secret Asylum: An Exhibition (Opening) 7/21/23

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Secret Asylum: An Exhibition (Opening)
Friday, 07/21/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
1310 Gallery
1310 Southwest 2nd Court,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

“Madhouse” or Sanctuary? The societal systems, isms, and structures in place do not support our overall well-being and have contributed to a continued deterioration in the mental health of our community. Mental Health is a community issue not only an individual one. No one should be expected to deal with these issues alone. Healing is community work and all art forms-
music, spoken word, dance, and visual arts-help to create a safe space for self-expression, healing, and healthy community building. This interactive art experience will provide a better understanding of the power of the arts and creative community-building through the arts.
“Creativity, not normality, has become the paradigm of mental health”, Stephen Mitchell.

Free ArtServe Exhibit, Opening Reception 7/21; Veterans’ Challenges of Life After Military Service 6/14/23 to 9/11/23

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Free ArtServe Exhibit, Opening Reception 7/21; Veterans’ Challenges of Life After Military Service
Friday, 07/14/2023-09/11/2023, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Free

On U.S. Veterans’ Administration 93rd Anniversary, ArtServe Art Exhibit
Explores Challenges of Life After Military Service

Friday, July 21 Opening Reception Coincides with VA’s 93rd Anniversary;
Monday, September 11 Closing Day Pays Tribute to First Responder Veterans

Ninety-three years ago on July 21, 1930, the creation of the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration forever changed how Americans cared for our veterans after their active service was completed.

To celebrate that commitment, ArtServe is opening a new exhibit coinciding with the Veterans Administration’s 93rd anniversary called “Veterans: A Family Perspective.”

The exhibit officially opens with a free, public reception on Friday, July 21, 2023 at ArtServe from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

It concludes on Monday, September 11 in tribute to first responders and other veterans of America’s worst terrorist attack.

Artist participation in the “Veterans” exhibit is open to all, including veterans, active-duty service persons and military family members, whose artwork depicting the challenges of life after military service will be showcased.

“As the fanfare of July 4 sunsets each year, supporting our veterans remains a substantial daily need,” ArtServe Executive Director Jason Hughes explained, noting that this imperative was underscored by the June 9, 2023 presidential executive order on “Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors.” “So much of the heartache and difficulty of reintegrating veterans into civilian life is borne by their loved ones. The untold story of these families’ courage will be on display at ArtServe.”

Sponsored by Florida Power & Light, Primo Liquors, United Way of Broward County’s Mission United, OutClique magazine and the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) Commissioning & Support Committee, “Veterans: A Family Perspective” opens to the public on Friday, July 14.

Solo exhibits by Marilyn Johansen and Tony Khawam will also be on display.

ArtServe hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Thanks to a grant from Broward Cultural Division and Culture Builds Florida, admission to both the July 21 reception and the ongoing exhibit are free.

ArtServe 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.

Free Opening Reception–ArtServe Art Exhibit 7/21 Explores Veterans’ Challenges of Life After Military Service 7/21/23

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Free Opening Reception–ArtServe Art Exhibit 7/21 Explores Veterans’ Challenges of Life After Military Service
Friday, 07/21/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

On U.S. Veterans’ Administration 93rd Anniversary, ArtServe Art Exhibit
Explores Challenges of Life After Military Service

Friday, July 21 Opening Reception Coincides with VA’s 93rd Anniversary;
Monday, September 11 Closing Day Pays Tribute to First Responder Veterans

Ninety-three years ago on July 21, 1930, the creation of the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration forever changed how Americans cared for our veterans after their active service was completed.

To celebrate that commitment, ArtServe is opening a new exhibit coinciding with the Veterans Administration’s 93rd anniversary called “Veterans: A Family Perspective.”

The exhibit officially opens with a free, public reception on Friday, July 21, 2023 at ArtServe from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

It concludes on Monday, September 11 in tribute to first responders and other veterans of America’s worst terrorist attack.

Artist participation in the “Veterans” exhibit is open to all, including veterans, active-duty service persons and military family members, whose artwork depicting the challenges of life after military service will be showcased.

To view the Call to Artists with instructions on how to submit artwork, click here.

“As the fanfare of July 4 sunsets each year, supporting our veterans remains a substantial daily need,” ArtServe Executive Director Jason Hughes explained, noting that this imperative was underscored by the June 9, 2023 presidential executive order on “Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors.” “So much of the heartache and difficulty of reintegrating veterans into civilian life is borne by their loved ones. The untold story of these families’ courage will be on display at ArtServe.”

Sponsored by Florida Power & Light, Primo Liquors, United Way of Broward County’s Mission United, OutClique magazine and the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) Commissioning & Support Committee, “Veterans: A Family Perspective” opens to the public on Friday, July 14.

Solo exhibits by Marilyn Johansen and Tony Khawam will also be on display.

ArtServe hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Thanks to a grant from Broward Cultural Division and Culture Builds Florida, admission to both the July 21 reception and the ongoing exhibit are free.

ArtServe 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.

Picture Perfect Connections: A Networking Mixer Benefitting Children’s Harbor 7/13/23

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Picture Perfect Connections: A Networking Mixer Benefitting Children’s Harbor
Thursday, 07/13/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Jewel Toned Interiors
3323 W Commercial Blvd Suite E220,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
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Cost: $150 pp

A Picture Perfect Connections: A Gallery Networking Mixer, generously hosted by Jewel Toned Interiors and supporting Children’s Harbor, is set for 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 at Jewel Toned Interiors, 3323 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite E220, in Fort Lauderdale.

Children’s Harbor is 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.

Guests will enjoy an exhibition from renowned photographer Daniel Wakefield, creating an artistic atmosphere for networking, while supporting a great cause. Wakefield will also provide a free headshot to attendees on a specific date.

Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/picture-perfect-connections-a-gallery-networking-mixer-tickets-657279650127. For future sponsorship information and opportunities contact echafin@childrensharbor.org.

For more information, call 954-252-3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight: Hotel for Dogs 6/30/23

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Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight: Hotel for Dogs
Friday, 06/30/2023-, 08:15 pm-10:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Sea you at Fort Lauderdale Beach! This summer, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) invites everyone under the sun to turn up the heat in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard with a series of events, including Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight Series and a revamped rendition of the Las Olas Oceanside Park’s Farmer’s Market coined The MKT! 
 
Summer Special Events Include:
 
Dog Days of Summer Movies by Moonlight Series: 
The LOOP invites the community and their furry companions to the Movies by Moonlight “Dog Days of Summer” series. 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, shop the People and Pet Market starting at 5 p.m. or bring a picnic for a dinner and a movie experience under the stars. Movie snacks and drinks are also available to purchase onsite, and limited chairs and blankets are available to borrow. The events will take place on the last Friday in June, July and August. 
 
More Information: https://theloopflb.com/events/dog-days-of-summer-4/
 
Featured Films include: 
 
Friday, June 30
* Film: Hotel for Dogs, Rated PG
* Showtime: 8:15 p.m.; 1 hour, 40 minutes
* Synopsis: After moving into a foster home that forbids pets, siblings Andi (Emma Roberts) and Bruce (Jake T. Austin) must quickly find a home for their dog Friday. The resourceful pair find an abandoned hotel, and with the help of Bruce’s mechanical skills, turn it into a pooch paradise for Friday and a number of strays. But when the inevitable barking makes neighbors suspicious, Andi and Bruce must find a way to hide their canine haven from prying eyes.

Where:
Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
The most convenient place to park is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, where the PayByPhone payment option can be used, and parking can be extended from anywhere using the mobile PayByPhone App.    
 
Cost: The LOOP’s events are free and open to the public. 
 
How: For more information, visit https://theloopflb.com/.
 
About The LOOP
A cornerstone of activity, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is the central hub of the $65 million, four-park system at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The public greenspaces, including the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace, and DC Alexander Park, aim to provide infinite experiences for everyone under the sun and year-round activity in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard. Through its four pillars, “FAME,” The LOOP offers a variety of special events, activities, and unique local experiences for all, including free concerts, farmers markets, community workouts, holiday happenings, and more. The LOOP also includes an interactive water feature/splash pad for children and adults. As part of its environmental commitment, the City of Fort Lauderdale partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on dual-light fixtures that use amber lighting during sea turtle nesting season. The park’s artificial turf covering requires no watering. For more information, visit theloopflb.com or contact info@theloopflb.com. Follow The LOOP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theloopflb and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theloopflb/. 

The LOOP Extends its Caribbean American Heritage Month Weekend Celebration  6/24/23

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The LOOP Extends its Caribbean American Heritage Month Weekend Celebration 
Saturday, 06/24/2023-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: Free

Due to inclement weather, The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach has extended its Caribbean American Heritage Month Weekend Celebration to June 24 and 25. Since 2006, June has been designated as Caribbean American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. The month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean-American people and their contribution to the United States of America.

Building off The LOOP’s four pillars of engagement, “F.A.M.E.,” and its mission to provide “Infinite Experience for Everyone Under the Sun,” the inaugural Caribbean American Heritage Month Cultural Celebration Weekend at Las Olas Oceanside Park will showcase food, art, music and entertainment which are a rich and thriving part of the Caribbean culture in South Florida. The free event is open for the entire family to enjoy.

As music and dance are an essential part of Caribbean culture, the tropical beats of the islands will keep the party going all weekend long with sounds including Calypso, Reggae, and Soca to Salsa, Merengue, and Dancehall.

On Saturday and Sunday, guests will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of authentic Caribbean food and drinks, and watch cooking demonstrations sponsored by Grace Foods featuring “Taste The Islands” Chef Irie. The LOOP will also feature a special marketplace showcasing makers and artists of Caribbean descent. 

On Saturday, guests will have the opportunity to listen to four-time Grammy winner the Tomasito Cruz Quartet and on Sunday, Julien Believe, the “Music Ambassador of The Bahamas,” will host the daylong entertainment lineup and sounds in recognition of the 50th anniversary of The Bahamas’ independence.

The full lineup includes:

Saturday, June 24:

10–11:30 a.m. – Oriente, Eddy Balzola Trio
11 a.m.–3 p.m. – BRLG – Face Painting
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. – Tomasito Cruz Quartet
10 a.m.–12 p.m. – Hot 105 Live Broadcast and Tanto Irie            
1–2 p.m. – Chef Irie Cooking Demonstration
2–2:45 p.m. – All-Star Divas Quintet
2:45–3:15 p.m. – Chef Irie, Grace Foods Cooking Demonstration 
3:15–4 p.m. – All-Star Divas Quintet

Sunday, June 25:

10–11 a.m. – SFCC Socaton
11–11:30 a.m. – Junkanoo Dancers 
11 a.m.–3 p.m. – BRLG – Face Painting
11:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m. – Interactive DJ Set (roll call, dance competitions, trivia, etc.) 
1:45–2 p.m. – Junkanoo Dancers
2–2:45 p.m. – Chef Irie Cooking Demonstration 
2:45–4 p.m. – Julien Believe, DJ, Junkanoo Dancers

Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach will offer visitors a special room rate that must be purchased through The LOOP’s website at: https://theloopflb.com/events/caribbean-american-heritage-month-celebration-2023-06-02/

The Caribbean American Heritage Month Weekend Celebration is presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District (BID) and sponsored by Grace Foods and Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Where:

Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

The most convenient place to park is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, where the PayByPhone payment option can be used, and parking can be extended from anywhere using the mobile PayByPhone App.    

Cost: The LOOP’s events are free and open to the public.

How: For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/cahmcelebration

About The LOOP

A cornerstone of activity, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is the central hub of the $65 million, four-park system at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The public greenspaces, including the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace, and DC Alexander Park, aim to provide infinite experiences for everyone under the sun and year-round activity in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard. Through its four pillars, “FAME,” The LOOP offers a variety of special events, activities, and unique local experiences for all, including free concerts, farmers markets, community workouts, holiday happenings, and more. The LOOP also includes an interactive water feature/splash pad for children and adults. As part of its environmental commitment, the City of Fort Lauderdale partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on dual-light fixtures that use amber lighting during sea turtle nesting season. The park’s artificial turf covering requires no watering. For more information, visit theloopflb.com or contact info@theloopflb.com. Follow The LOOP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theloopflb and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theloopflb/.

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Florida Everglades: River of Grass Reflections” 7/2/23 – 9/10/23

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History Fort Lauderdale presents “Florida Everglades: River of Grass Reflections”
Sunday, 07/02/2023-09/10/2023, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale – New River Inn
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, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Florida Everglades: River of Grass Reflections” from Sunday, July 2, through Sunday, September 10. The summer exhibit will include colorful impressionist fine art works by Tim Forman together with environmental photographs from History Fort Lauderdale’s archived collection. The exhibition can be viewed in the art space on the first level of 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.

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.

Stranahan Social 6/29/23

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Stranahan Social
Thursday, 06/29/2023-, 03:00 pm-
Historic Stranahan House Museum
335 SE 6th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale,, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Get Social at Historic Stranahan House Museum

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (May 31, 2023) – A fun-filled afternoon is set for Historic Stranahan House Museum’s first-ever Stranahan Social on Thursday, June 29 beginning at 3 p.m. at Stranahan House, along the New River at 335 SE 6th Ave in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The festivities are open to guests of all ages who will enjoy a variety of outdoor games including bingo with prizes, cornhole, Chinese Checkers and more, as well as networking and socializing. Light snacks and lemonade will be served.

Donations at the door, or during online registration, are encouraged to support future events at Stranahan House. Reservation is required at https://stranahanhouse.org/stranahan-social/. For more information, call 954-524-4736 or contact education@stranahanhouse.org.

Historic Stranahan House Museum is the oldest house in Fort Lauderdale and the epicenter of Broward County’s long and fascinating history. Built in 1901, Stranahan House is recognized as the birthplace of Fort Lauderdale and was home to the area’s first businessman, Frank Stranahan, and the first schoolteacher, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan. Stranahan House opened as a museum in 1984.

For more about Stranahan House visit www.stranahanhouse.org.

About Historic Stranahan House and Museum
The Stranahan House was built in 1901 when Broward County was no more than a bleak southern frontier supposedly unsuited for human habitation. The existing residents were the Seminoles who traveled down the New River to Frank Stranahan’s trading post to do business. Over the years, as Fort Lauderdale grew and developed, the house became a post office, boarding house, restaurant, and home to the “Founding Father” and “First Lady” of Fort Lauderdale – Ivy and Frank Stranahan. Today it stands as the oldest house in Fort Lauderdale and an epicenter of Broward County’s long and fascinating history.
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Free Discussion at ArtServe “Painting Our Minds” on Art and Mental Health 6/1/23

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Free Discussion at ArtServe “Painting Our Minds” on Art and Mental Health
Thursday, 06/01/2023-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

ArtServe and World AIDS Museum and Educational Center Host Discussion Thurs., June 1

When talk therapy is off the table because strong emotions make mentioning “that which is better left unsaid” too daunting, some turn to the creative arts to help them release their feelings and manage their mental health.

On Thursday, June 1, ArtServe joins the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center to present a panel discussion called “Painting Our Minds” on how artistry and self-expression can often heal, inspire and elevate well-being.

Featuring ArtServe protégé and artist Niki Lopez together with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Klifton S. Fehr as guest panelists, the two-hour event takes place at The Our Fund Foundation Hall at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free.

To register, click here.

“I call it the ‘Elephant in the Room,’” Lopez said. In fact, she created “What’s Your Elephant,” a program that creates a safe space for people to dialogue and bring awareness to the unspoken through art. It includes visual and performing arts, interactive arts, creative community building, hands-on projects, workshops and events.

Fehr, who has dedicated himself to helping those suffering with severe and persistent mental illness, serial incarcerations, substance use disorders and other mental health concerns, particularly enjoys helping young people build their self-esteem, enhance their levels of empathy, increase their collaborative abilities and improve their capacity to set healthy boundaries.

The event includes free food and beverages, along with live entertainment and a “spoken word” oral poetry presentation by Rebecca Butterfly Vaughns.

Along with collaboration by ArtServe and the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, the event is made possible by support from Broward Cultural Division and The Our Fund Foundation.

Sponsored by MyPsychiatrist.com and Broward Health, ArtServe’s mental health-themed art exhibit currently runs through Fri., June 16, 2023, and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

ArtServe 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.

Sunday Funday Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation 6/4/23

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Sunday Funday Live Performance by Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation
Sunday, 06/04/2023-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
Legends Tavern & Grille
1387 S University Dr,
Plantation, Florida, 33324
More Information
Cost: Free

Kick-off Sunday Funday with Shane Duncan Acoustic Duo from 4 PM to 7 PM at Legends Tavern & Grille Plantation*. Enjoy an all-star live performance, legendary food and refreshing brews.

*This musical series is available on select Sundays through August.

Guy Harvey’s New Book Launch & Signing 6/10/23

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Guy Harvey’s New Book Launch & Signing
Saturday, 06/10/2023-06/10/2023, 11:00 am-06:00 pm
Guy Harvey Gallery & Shop
816 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Guy Harvey, Ph.D., world-renowned artist, scientist, conservationist, and entrepreneur, will be available for meet-and-greets, photo ops and signings at his gallery and shop in Las Olas Blvd. to celebrate the launch of his new book: “10,000 Chicken Sandwiches – The Story of My Fishing Family, Jamaica 1956-1986.”
A number of new original pieces of art that are featured in the book will be on display and guests will receive a free gift when they buy a copy of the book that day.
A portion of proceeds from sales of all Guy Harvey apparel and merchandise at the store and online benefit ocean research, education and conservation initiatives through the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF). The non-profit organization is dedicated to saving the seas, supporting groundbreaking research and helping foster the next generation of ocean conservationists.
The Guy Harvey Gallery & Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the store at 954-769-1996 or visit https://guyharvey.com/pages/las-olas-store

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s Marine Advisory Council Boat Tour 5/22/23

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Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s Marine Advisory Council Boat Tour
Monday, 05/22/2023, 03:30 pm – 06:00 pm
Marine Industries Association of South Florida
221 SW 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
(954) 462-2570
RSVP / Register
Entry Fee: $20 Members; $30 Non-members – Limited to 100; RSVP by May 19

Kick off Safe Boating Week and get an insider’s look at the Blue Economy’s billion dollar industry on a private Water Taxi tour of the New River courtesy of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Florida Inland Navigation District Commissioner Frank Gernert will provide an educational tour of the New River.

The tour will begin and end at Marine Industries Association of South Florida headquarters located at 221 SW Third Avenue in Fort Lauderdale (3:30 p.m. loading and 4 p.m. departure). Complimentary beverages will be provided by sponsors Water Taxi and LBDO.

Advance registration by May 19 is $20 for members $30 for future members at www.ftlchamber.com/BoatTour. Attendance is limited to 100 people.

For more information, contact Liza Soto at (954) 462-2570 or email liza@ftlchamber.com.

Feeding South Florida to Host a Pride Month Mixer 6/13/23

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Feeding South Florida to Host a Pride Month Mixer
Tuesday, 06/13/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Hunters Nightclub
2232-2238 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: Tickets are available for $25.

Feeding South Florida® – the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida – invites the community to mix and mingle to celebrate diversity in the community and support hunger relief. The Pride Month Mixer will take place at Hunters Nightclub in Wilton Manors on Tuesday, June 13, 6–8 p.m.

Tickets are available for $25 and includes entrance to the VIP lounge and one drink ticket. Each ticket purchased provides approximately 225 meals for those in need. Currently in South Florida, there are over 1.1 million food insecure individuals, and 1 in 9 individuals in South Florida remain uncertain about where they will get their next meal.

Since opening in 1980, Hunters Nightclub has been a welcoming space celebrating diversity and the multiple identities and experiences for all. The completely renovated and remodeled space features a large dance floor with the largest video screen on Wilton Drive, a video bar with eight screens for viewing videos, and an upstairs lounge overlooking the dance floor.

Caribbean American Heritage Month Weekend Celebration 6/2/23

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Caribbean American Heritage Month Weekend Celebration
Friday, 06/02/2023-06/04/2023, 07:00 pm-04:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

In celebration of National Caribbean American Month in June, The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach will host a weekend of festivities, June 2-4. Since 2006, June has been designated as Caribbean American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. The month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean-American people and their contribution to the United States of America.

Building off The LOOP’s four pillars of engagement, “F.A.M.E.,” and its mission to provide “Infinite Experience for Everyone Under the Sun,” the inaugural Caribbean American Heritage Month Cultural Celebration Weekend at Las Olas Oceanside Park will showcase food, art, music and entertainment which are a rich and thriving part of the Caribbean culture in South Florida. The free event is open for the entire family to enjoy.

As music and dance are an essential part of Caribbean culture, the tropical beats of the islands will keep the party going all weekend long with sounds including Calypso, Reggae, and Soca to Salsa, Merengue, and Dancehall.

Friday Night’s kick-off concert featuring Jamaican Hall of Fame Inductees, “The Bad Boys of Reggae,” Inner Circle, will be hosted by Lifetime Achievement Award winner of the International Reggae and World Music Awards, Tanto Irie.

A limited number of VIP Tables are available ($60 – $120); in addition to an exclusive meet and greet after-party with Inner Circle on the Pool Deck of the Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale Beach available for $25.
On Saturday and Sunday, guests will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of authentic Caribbean food and drinks, and watch cooking demonstrations sponsored by Grace Foods featuring “Taste The Islands” Chef Irie. The LOOP will also feature a special marketplace showcasing makers and artists of Caribbean descent.

On Sunday, Julien Believe, the “Music Ambassador of The Bahamas,” will host the daylong entertainment lineup and sounds in recognition of the 50th anniversary of The Bahamas’ independence.

Each day will feature a musical tribute to Caribbean county. The full musical performance lineup includes:

Friday, June 2, 7 – 9:30 p.m. –Spotlight Jamaica
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.: Hot 105 DJ Charles
8:30 – 10 p.m.: Inner Circle – “The Bad Boys of Reggae”; Jamaican Music Hall of Fame Inductees; Two-time Grammy Nominee
10:30 p.m.: VIP meet and greet with Inner Circle; Courtyard Pool Deck – limited to 100 ppl.

Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Spotlight Cuba
10 – 11:30 a.m.: Oriente, Afro-Cuban Jazz Trio
11:30 – 1 p.m.: Tomasito Cruz Quartet; Four-time Grammy Winner
2 pm – 3:30 p.m.: Diva All Stars Cuban Quintet

Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Spotlight Bahamas, Trinidad/Tobago

10 – 11:30 a.m.: DJ Gangalee
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. :Pan Paradise Steel Pan Band
2:30 – 4 p.m.: DJ, Julien Believe
Junkanoo Band – during breaks

Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach will offer visitors a special room rate that must be purchased through The LOOP’s website at: https://theloopflb.com/events/caribbean-american-heritage-month-celebration-2023-06-02/

The Caribbean American Heritage Month Weekend Celebration is presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District (BID) and sponsored by Grace Foods and Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Where:
Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
The most convenient place to park is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, where the PayByPhone payment option can be used, and parking can be extended from anywhere using the mobile PayByPhone App.

Cost: The LOOP’s events are free and open to the public.

Friday Night Inner Circle Reserved Tables: Parking not Included.
Table for 4: $60.
Table for 6; $90.
Table for 8: $120.

After Party Meet & Greet with Inner Circle; limited to 100 guests; not included in reserved table price: $25 pp; includes (1) drink ticket.

How: For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/cahmcelebration

About The LOOP
A cornerstone of activity, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is the central hub of the $65 million, four-park system at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The public greenspaces, including the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace, and DC Alexander Park, aim to provide infinite experiences for everyone under the sun and year-round activity in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard. Through its four pillars, “FAME,” The LOOP offers a variety of special events, activities, and unique local experiences for all, including free concerts, farmers markets, community workouts, holiday happenings, and more. The LOOP also includes an interactive water feature/splash pad for children and adults. As part of its environmental commitment, the City of Fort Lauderdale partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on dual-light fixtures that use amber lighting during sea turtle nesting season. The park’s artificial turf covering requires no watering. For more information, visit theloopflb.com or contact info@theloopflb.com. Follow The LOOP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theloopflb and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theloopflb/.

Celebrating Freedom: Haiti and Florida Panel 5/20/23

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Celebrating Freedom: Haiti and Florida Panel
Saturday, 05/20/2023-, 01:00 pm-02:30 pm
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost: Free

Unlike Juneteenth, which commemorates the day when enslaved individuals in Texas learned of their freedom, May 20th Emancipation Day is specific to Florida’s history. While the Juneteenth holiday is a key piece of Black American history, it is independent from Florida’s unique and indispensable celebration. The 20th of May, Florida’s Emancipation Celebration will consist of statewide events that will collect and share communal and cultural heritage stories and experiences.
In recognition of the proximity of Haitian Flag Day and Florida’s Emancipation Day, this panel brings together historians and cultural experts for a transnational conversation about freedom struggles in the Caribbean and the Americas and to educate the public about the respective holidays.

Nightrain – The Guns ‘N’ Roses Tribute 5/26/23

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Nightrain – The Guns ‘N’ Roses Tribute
Friday, 05/26/2023-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Casino at Dania Beach
301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
Website
Cost: Tickets are $21.50 and $26.50; $60 for four-seat VIP packages (must purchase all four seats).

On Saturday, May 20, Stage 954 at The Casino @ Dania Beach presents
“Nightrain – The Guns N Roses Tribute,” a concert tribute to the legendary rock band, Guns ‘n’ Roses. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $21.50 and $26.50; $60 for four-seat VIP packages (must purchase all four seats).

The Brothers Size 6/22/23, 6/23/23, 6/24/23, 6/25/23

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The Brothers Size
Thursday, 06/22/2023-06/25/2023, 07:00 pm-
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $20

The next addition to our “Dans Le Avant Garde” series. In the Louisiana bayou, big brother Ogun Size is hardworking and steady. Younger brother Oshoosi is just out of prison and aimless. Elega, Oshoosi’s old prison-mate, is a mysterious complication. A simple circle defines a world that beings in ritual and evolves into a touch and tender drama of what it means to brother and be brothered. Flights of poetry, music, dance, and West African mythology combine in a contemporary tale that explores the tenuousness of freedom and the need to belong somewhere, to something, to someone.
Following the matinee performance on June 24, we will have a talkback entitled “Bein’ a Brutha”, focusing on masculinity and brotherhood in the Black Male community. In addition, we will delve into the traditional emotional tendencies in male culture, and explore concepts of love, weakness, the black male body, and effeminacy. Featuring “Universal Man” Mo Beasley, Researcher/Educator, Brian Knowles, and Co-Founder of Project T.H.U.G, David L. Jackson, the essence of this talkback will unpack how non-sexual relationships between men are tainted and looked down upon, as well as, the effects of those responses, be it emotional instability or generational traumas.
This production contains strong language.
“THE BROTHERS SIZE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the
Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Dance NOW! Miami in South Florida May 11-13 5/11/23, 5/12/23, 5/13/23

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Dance NOW! Miami in South Florida May 11-13
Thursday, 05/11/2023-05/13/2023, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
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Miami, Florida, 33155
Website
Cost: 50 (students 20)

Dance NOW! Miami in South Florida May 11-13

The spring season of dance in South Florida would not be complete without a final outstanding series of performances from Dance NOW! Miami.

This leading contemporary company brings their Program III on

Thursday, May 11 to Lake Worth’s Duncan Theatre

Friday, May 12 to Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater

Saturday, May 13 to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

The performances will feature a restaging of Joffrey Ballet’s boundary-breaking work, “The Relativity of Icarus,” and the world premiere of Dance Now’s own new piece, “Gli Altri/The Others.”

Full info and tickets at https://www.dancenowmiami.org/events/program3.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida” Multimedia Exhibit 6/1/23 – 6/30/23

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida” Multimedia Exhibit
Thursday, 06/01/2023-06/30/2023, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

In honor of PRIDE Month (June 2023), History Fort Lauderdale presents “Take PRIDE! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida.”

The multimedia exhibit, located near Swarovski, between Macy’s and Dillard’s, will include over 100 historical photographs plus videos and costumes chronicling the growth, awareness and struggle of the LGBTQ community through the years. Photos will capture the liberation movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, the activism and rise of PRIDE parades and human rights rallies and the proliferation of gay-centric world-famous business endeavors including the Marlin Beach Hotel, The Copa and Backstreet.

A Photo Tribute Wall will feature lifestyle and significant event photos from Michael Murphy Photography. In addition, the exhibit will include the showing of “Open Dialogues,” an award-winning short film which captures the personal narratives of LGBTQ voices, produced by Art and Culture Center Hollywood, directed by Miami-based filmmaker Freddy Rodriguez and funded by Community Foundation of Broward.

Additional contributions to the exhibit are courtesy of Stonewall National Museum and Archives, World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, History Miami, Wilton Manors Historical Society, and Key West Art & Historical Society.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida” is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Visit Lauderdale, Castelli Real Estate Services, OutClique, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

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’s Summer Chamber Music Series – Haydn, Mendelssohn & Turina 5/19/23

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series – Haydn, Mendelssohn & Turina
Friday, 05/19/2023, 07:30 pm
Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale
Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale
Oakland Park, Florida 33334
(954) 566-2868
Buy Tickets
Entry Fee: General admission tickets for each program are $30; a three concert package is $75 ($15 savings). Student tickets are $15 each.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) invites you to beat the heat by escaping into the enchanting, serene sounds of its Summer Chamber Music Series beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at the Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale (4849 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park). This series will offer music lovers a chance to enjoy the classics in a more personal, intimate atmosphere.

May’s “Sultry Nights” program presents the romance of Haydn’s most famed Piano Trio No. 39 in G major “Gypsy,” beloved for its fiery Hungarian-style finale, Turina’s sparkling, crisp Piano Trio No. 2 Op. 76 in B minor, and Mendelssohn’s virtuosic Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66. Musicians Huifang Chen (violin), Christopher Glandsdorp (cello), and Catherine Lan (piano) will be performing.

Coming off its highly acclaimed 25th anniversary season, SFSO offers passionate performances of classical masterpieces featuring award-winning musicians and illustrious guest artists. Its musical excellence has been recognized by numerous organizations and it was named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker.

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 southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony.

Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May 5/15/23

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Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May
Monday, 05/15/2023, 09:00 am – 05:00 am
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
(954) 828-2690

During Small Business Month in May, The LOOP celebrates all small businesses and those who support them. Visitors are encouraged to share a photo of their market purchases on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #TheLOOPMKT and #ShopSmall and tag @TheLOOPFLB to nominate one of The LOOP’s small business vendors. In return, The LOOP will select one winner to receive a $100 gift card for The MKT and one vendor will receive a complimentary market space in June. It’s a win – win!

Need some inspiration to #ShopSmall? Small Business Month offers plenty including:

• Cinco De Mayo + National Concert Day, May 5: Order some tacos from Saucy Lips during Friday Night Sound Waves
• National Fitness Day, May 6: Boost your fitness routine with Boost Juice or gel capsules from Sea Moss 4 Life
• Lemonade + Cosmopolitan Day, May 7: Sip on a refreshing hand-smashed lemonade or a mocktail on Saturday from Sweet Blends and VSS Mocktail Bar
• Hummus Day, May 13: Take home some of the finest hummus and dead sea hand scrub from Mediterranean Delights
• Mother Ocean Day, May 13: Support The LOOP while doing something good for the ocean and purchase an Ocean Sole art piece from EdSea
• Chocolate Chip Day, May 15: Plan ahead and purchase a Kukie Munchster box of cookies at the Saturday market –
• Pro Tip: Hide one or they will all be gone before Monday!
• Pizza Party Day, May 19: Celebrate Friday-Sunday with a freshly made, gluten-free pie from Delirious Pizza

For the full list of The LOOP’s vendors, visit theloopflb.com/shop-small/

Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May 5/5/23

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Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May
Friday, 05/05/2023, 06:30 pm- 09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
Las Olas Oceanside Park
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
(954) 828-2690

During Small Business Month in May, The LOOP celebrates all small businesses and those who support them. Visitors are encouraged to share a photo of their market purchases on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #TheLOOPMKT and #ShopSmall and tag @TheLOOPFLB to nominate one of The LOOP’s small business vendors. In return, The LOOP will select one winner to receive a $100 gift card for The MKT and one vendor will receive a complimentary market space in June. It’s a win – win!

Need some inspiration to #ShopSmall? Small Business Month offers plenty including:

• Cinco De Mayo + National Concert Day, May 5: Order some tacos from Saucy Lips during Friday Night Sound Waves
• National Fitness Day, May 6: Boost your fitness routine with Boost Juice or gel capsules from Sea Moss 4 Life
• Lemonade + Cosmopolitan Day, May 7: Sip on a refreshing hand-smashed lemonade or a mocktail on Saturday from Sweet Blends and VSS Mocktail Bar
• Hummus Day, May 13: Take home some of the finest hummus and dead sea hand scrub from Mediterranean Delights
• Mother Ocean Day, May 13: Support The LOOP while doing something good for the ocean and purchase an Ocean Sole art piece from EdSea
• Chocolate Chip Day, May 15: Plan ahead and purchase a Kukie Munchster box of cookies at the Saturday market –
Pro Tip: Hide one or they will all be gone before Monday!
• Pizza Party Day, May 19: Celebrate Friday-Sunday with a freshly made, gluten-free pie from Delirious Pizza

For the full list of The LOOP’s vendors, visit theloopflb.com/shop-small/

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida” Opening Reception & Official Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff 5/31/23

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida” Opening Reception & Official Stonewall PRIDE Month Kickoff
Wednesday, 05/31/2023, 06:00 pm- 08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
(954) 463-4431
Buy Tickets
Entry Fee: $35

In honor of PRIDE Month (June 2023), History Fort Lauderdale will present “Take PRIDE! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida.” This impactful exhibit will chronicle the gay rights movement and the significant migration of LGBTQ community members to South Florida which has contributed to the success of its vibrant arts and culture, business, media, and political landscape. A ticketed opening reception at Galleria Fort Lauderdale on May 31 at 6 p.m., serving as an official Stonewall PRIDE Month event, will recognize pioneers such as City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, Visit Lauderdale’s Senior Vice President of Inclusion & Accessibility Richard Gray, South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director/Founder Sebrina María Alfonso, WSVN Channel 7 Anchor Craig Stevens, South Florida SunSentinel Journalist Rod Stafford Hagwood, renowned entertainer Tiffany Arieagus, Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Founder Gary Keating, and Founder of The Copa and entrepreneur John Castelli. This historic exhibit will be on public display at Galleria Fort Lauderdale during the entire month of June.

Through historical photographs, media stories, videos and costumes, visitors will learn about the storied rise of PRIDE and the growth of the LGBTQ community in South Florida. The exhibit will trace the growth, awareness and struggle of the LGBTQ community from early sentiments in the 1940s to present day. Detailed by decade will be laws, restrictions and regulations, education, cultural components including the influence of the drag community. Photos will capture the liberation movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, the activism and rise of PRIDE parades and human rights rallies and the proliferation of gay-centric world-famous business endeavors including the Marlin Beach Hotel, The Copa, Backstreet and more.

The exhibit will also include a Photo Tribute Wall featuring an array of lifestyle and significant event photos from Michael Murphy Photography. In addition, it will include the showing of “Open Dialogues,” an award-winning short film which captures the personal narratives of LGBTQ voices, produced by Art and Culture Center Hollywood, directed by Miami-based filmmaker Freddy Rodriguez and funded by Community Foundation of Broward.

Contributions to the exhibit are courtesy of Stonewall National Museum and Archives, World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, History Miami, Wilton Manors Historical Society, Art and Culture Center Hollywood and Key West Art & Historical Society.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE! A Retrospective of LGBTQ Life in South Florida” is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Castelli Real Estate Services, OutClique, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets for the May 31 preview reception/official Stonewall Pride Month event are $35 and are available at https://bit.ly/HFLTakePride2023. Special performances will be announced at a later date.

The exhibition will be free and open to the public during mall hours from June 1 – 30. It is located near Swarovski, between Macy’s and Dillard’s.

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.

FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day 4/30/23

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FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day
Sunday, 04/30/2023, 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
NSU Art Museum
1 E Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954) 525-5500
Website
Entry Fee: Free for Fort Lauderdale Residents

Every LAST Sunday of every month, Fort Lauderdale residents receive FREE admission to NSU Art Museum as part of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Days.

Fort Lauderdale Residents Receive:

2-for-1 Wine in the Museum Café
FREE admission, residents must show a photo ID, driver’s license, or residential utility bill with proof of Fort Lauderdale address.
Visit the Museum Cafe & Store and receive 10% off books published by NSU Art Museum.

Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May 5/19/23

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Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May
Friday, 05/19/2023-, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

During Small Business Month in May, The LOOP celebrates all small businesses and those who support them. Visitors are encouraged to share a photo of their market purchases on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #TheLOOPMKT and #ShopSmall and tag @TheLOOPFLB to nominate one of The LOOP’s small business vendors. In return, The LOOP will select one winner to receive a $100 gift card for The MKT and one vendor will receive a complimentary market space in June. It’s a win – win!

Need some inspiration to #ShopSmall? Small Business Month offers plenty including:

• Cinco De Mayo + National Concert Day, May 5: Order some tacos from Saucy Lips during Friday Night Sound Waves
• National Fitness Day, May 6: Boost your fitness routine with Boost Juice or gel capsules from Sea Moss 4 Life
• Lemonade + Cosmopolitan Day, May 7: Sip on a refreshing hand-smashed lemonade or a mocktail on Saturday from Sweet Blends and VSS Mocktail Bar
• Hummus Day, May 13: Take home some of the finest hummus and dead sea hand scrub from Mediterranean Delights
• Mother Ocean Day, May 13: Support The LOOP while doing something good for the ocean and purchase an Ocean Sole art piece from EdSea
• Chocolate Chip Day, May 15: Plan ahead and purchase a Kukie Munchster box of cookies at the Saturday market –
• Pro Tip: Hide one or they will all be gone before Monday!
• Pizza Party Day, May 19: Celebrate Friday-Sunday with a freshly made, gluten-free pie from Delirious Pizza

For the full list of The LOOP’s vendors, visit theloopflb.com/shop-small/

Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May 5/13/23

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Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May
Saturday, 05/13/2023-, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

During Small Business Month in May, The LOOP celebrates all small businesses and those who support them. Visitors are encouraged to share a photo of their market purchases on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #TheLOOPMKT and #ShopSmall and tag @TheLOOPFLB to nominate one of The LOOP’s small business vendors. In return, The LOOP will select one winner to receive a $100 gift card for The MKT and one vendor will receive a complimentary market space in June. It’s a win – win!

Need some inspiration to #ShopSmall? Small Business Month offers plenty including:

• Cinco De Mayo + National Concert Day, May 5: Order some tacos from Saucy Lips during Friday Night Sound Waves
• National Fitness Day, May 6: Boost your fitness routine with Boost Juice or gel capsules from Sea Moss 4 Life
• Lemonade + Cosmopolitan Day, May 7: Sip on a refreshing hand-smashed lemonade or a mocktail on Saturday from Sweet Blends and VSS Mocktail Bar
• Hummus Day, May 13: Take home some of the finest hummus and dead sea hand scrub from Mediterranean Delights
• Mother Ocean Day, May 13: Support The LOOP while doing something good for the ocean and purchase an Ocean Sole art piece from EdSea
• Chocolate Chip Day, May 15: Plan ahead and purchase a Kukie Munchster box of cookies at the Saturday market –
• Pro Tip: Hide one or they will all be gone before Monday!
• Pizza Party Day, May 19: Celebrate Friday-Sunday with a freshly made, gluten-free pie from Delirious Pizza

For the full list of The LOOP’s vendors, visit theloopflb.com/shop-small/

Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May 5/7/23

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Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May
Sunday, 05/07/2023-, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

During Small Business Month in May, The LOOP celebrates all small businesses and those who support them. Visitors are encouraged to share a photo of their market purchases on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #TheLOOPMKT and #ShopSmall and tag @TheLOOPFLB to nominate one of The LOOP’s small business vendors. In return, The LOOP will select one winner to receive a $100 gift card for The MKT and one vendor will receive a complimentary market space in June. It’s a win – win!

Need some inspiration to #ShopSmall? Small Business Month offers plenty including:

• Cinco De Mayo + National Concert Day, May 5: Order some tacos from Saucy Lips during Friday Night Sound Waves
• National Fitness Day, May 6: Boost your fitness routine with Boost Juice or gel capsules from Sea Moss 4 Life
• Lemonade + Cosmopolitan Day, May 7: Sip on a refreshing hand-smashed lemonade or a mocktail on Saturday from Sweet Blends and VSS Mocktail Bar
• Hummus Day, May 13: Take home some of the finest hummus and dead sea hand scrub from Mediterranean Delights
• Mother Ocean Day, May 13: Support The LOOP while doing something good for the ocean and purchase an Ocean Sole art piece from EdSea
• Chocolate Chip Day, May 15: Plan ahead and purchase a Kukie Munchster box of cookies at the Saturday market –
• Pro Tip: Hide one or they will all be gone before Monday!
• Pizza Party Day, May 19: Celebrate Friday-Sunday with a freshly made, gluten-free pie from Delirious Pizza

For the full list of The LOOP’s vendors, visit theloopflb.com/shop-small/

Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May 5/6/23

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Small Business Month Contest – During the month of May
Saturday, 05/06/2023-, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

During Small Business Month in May, The LOOP celebrates all small businesses and those who support them. Visitors are encouraged to share a photo of their market purchases on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #TheLOOPMKT and #ShopSmall and tag @TheLOOPFLB to nominate one of The LOOP’s small business vendors. In return, The LOOP will select one winner to receive a $100 gift card for The MKT and one vendor will receive a complimentary market space in June. It’s a win – win!

Need some inspiration to #ShopSmall? Small Business Month offers plenty including:

• Cinco De Mayo + National Concert Day, May 5: Order some tacos from Saucy Lips during Friday Night Sound Waves
• National Fitness Day, May 6: Boost your fitness routine with Boost Juice or gel capsules from Sea Moss 4 Life
• Lemonade + Cosmopolitan Day, May 7: Sip on a refreshing hand-smashed lemonade or a mocktail on Saturday from Sweet Blends and VSS Mocktail Bar
• Hummus Day, May 13: Take home some of the finest hummus and dead sea hand scrub from Mediterranean Delights
• Mother Ocean Day, May 13: Support The LOOP while doing something good for the ocean and purchase an Ocean Sole art piece from EdSea
• Chocolate Chip Day, May 15: Plan ahead and purchase a Kukie Munchster box of cookies at the Saturday market –
• Pro Tip: Hide one or they will all be gone before Monday!
• Pizza Party Day, May 19: Celebrate Friday-Sunday with a freshly made, gluten-free pie from Delirious Pizza

For the full list of The LOOP’s vendors, visit theloopflb.com/shop-small/

National Dog Mom’s Day 5/13/23

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National Dog Mom’s Day
Saturday, 05/13/2023-, 09:00 am-12:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

You don’t have to give birth to be a mom – some people adopt, others foster and then there are those special ladies who devote all their motherly love to their canine fur kids. National Dog Mom’s Day recognizes women’s bond with their fur kids, and the dog-friendly Las Olas Oceanside Park is hosting a morning to celebrate them on Saturday, May 13. Dog moms are encouraged to start their day with a dog-friendly yoga class hosted by Lisa Pumper on the main lawn from 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. before engaging in some playtime and an obstacle course hosted by Pawzitive Training from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Pet-friendly vendors, photo stations and treats round out the morning.

Island City Stage Presents “Tracy Jones” by Stephen Kaplan 5/18/23 -6/18/23

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Island City Stage Presents “Tracy Jones” by Stephen Kaplan
Thursday 05/18/2023 -06/18/2023, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
(954) 928-9800
Buy Tickets
Entry Fee: $40 – $55

It’s Tracy Jones, and Tracy Jones, and Tracy Jones! In Island City Stage’s newest comedy production, “Tracy Jones” by Stephen Kaplan, the lonely eponymous character throws a party inviting every other woman with the same name to join her for chicken wings and beer! Part of National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere in three different cities, this touching story of individual connection in an increasingly complicated world hits the South Florida stage from May 18 – June 18.

Tracy Jones is having a major life crisis. Her job at the bank is taking her nowhere, her panic attacks are getting worse and having such a common name is giving her an identity crisis. With everything spiraling out of control around her, it’s time to find something she can take control of. That’s when it hits her; she’s going to throw a party to celebrate every woman named Tracy Jones. After an extensive marketing campaign that included tracking down others by the same name, posters and a Facebook event, the party is finally here. The Funtime Party Zone at the Jones Street Bar & Grill is all set up and Tracy is eagerly awaiting her guests.

Stephen Kaplan is an award-winning playwright with productions off-Broadway and in regional theaters, nationally. “Tracy Jones” is a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere playing simultaneously at Williamston Theatre in Williamston, Michigan and CenterStage in Rochester, New York, in addition to Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Florida. It was a Chameleon Theatre winner and a finalist for B Street Theatre’s New Comedies Festival, and for the ScreenCraft Stage Play Contest and the Trustus Playwrights Festival. It was one of two chosen for a developmental reading at Chameleon Theatre, Minnesota.

Directed by Rogow and co-produced by Raymond Griffis and Mark Tews, “Tracy Jones” stars returning Island City performers Niki Fridh as the lead Tracy, Matthew Buffalo, Irene Adjan, and Sara Grant.

Creating quality professional theatrical experiences focused on the LGBT+ community for a universal audience, Island City Stage’s 11th South Florida season has tackled thought-provoking productions that explore the world of beauty pageants, poignant longing, gender questions, loneliness and the ins and outs of friendship.

Tickets for “Tracy Jones” start at $40. Enjoy a special Mimosa Sunday on May 28 for $55 that includes a light bites pre-reception and a post-show talkback, sponsored by Home Instead. This production is also supported by FAB (Funding Arts Broward).

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.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.

World AIDS Museum’s Community Dialogue: “Meet the Queens: Up Close & Personal” 5/9/23

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World AIDS Museum’s Community Dialogue: “Meet the Queens: Up Close & Personal”
Tuesday, 05/09/2023-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: Free

World AIDS Museum and Educational Center is relaunching its Community Dialogue Series with a dynamic and thought-provoking live chat and panel discussion entitled “Meet the Queens: Up Close & Personal.” The free special event, in collaboration with Holy Cross Health, will take place on Tuesday, May 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Our Fund Foundation Auditorium at ArtServe.

The open forum will feature a diverse group of esteemed entertainers, including Velvet Lenore, Tiffany Arieagus, Shasta McNastie, TP Lords, and Daisy Deadpetals, who will share their unique perspectives on a range of topics, including love, success, politics, and the impact of HIV within the drag community. The forum will be moderated by Fay What, a lesbian television personality and host of The FayWhat?!, a popular YouTube channel that unites the LGBQT+ community, and anchor of “Queer News Tonight” on the Happening Out Television Network.

Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and beverages, and Holy Cross will provide free HIV home kits and vaccinations onsite. The event will also feature special performances by Priince Triila and the Florida Grand Opera.

World AIDS Museum and Educational Center is committed to promoting awareness and understanding of issues related to public health and social justice. The Community Dialogue Series is an essential part of the museum’s mission to facilitate meaningful conversations about important topics affecting communities today.

To RSVP for this free event, visit https://bit.ly/WAMMeetTheQueens.
For more information about World AIDS Museum and Educational Center‘s Community Dialogue Series, call (954) 390-0550 or visit www.worldaidsmuseum.org

City of Fort Lauderdale’s 14th Annual Great American Beach Party Hosted by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation Department 5/27/23

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City of Fort Lauderdale’s 14th Annual Great American Beach Party Hosted by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation Department
Saturday, 05/27/2023-, 11:00 am-06:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

Kick off the summer on Memorial Day weekend at the Great American Beach Party, a City of Fort Lauderdale tradition. Celebrate with family and friends as part of Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach transforms into an entertainment mecca. Highlights from this free, family-friendly event include live bands, water slides, a kid’s zone, a classic car show, an art show, a sand sculpting contest, a SOCOM Para-Commandos parachute jump, a military tribute, the Walk of Fame ceremony, vendors, exhibitors and so much more!

More Information: parks.fortlauderdale.gov/special-events/special-events/great-american-beach-party

Glow with the Flow Yoga 5/4/23

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Glow with the Flow Yoga
Thursday, 05/04/2023-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

Awaken, move and Glow with the Flow as the monthly Full Moon Yoga Experience returns on Thursday, May 4, bringing a night of movement, healing and community to Las Olas Oceanside Park. The evening begins with a Yoga Flow led by Lisa Pumper at 6:15 p.m., followed by a Bollywood Fusion dance led by Janet and Varun Tewari at 7:45 p.m. The night will conclude with blissful breathwork, sacred sound healing, a mocktail station and stargazing on the lawn.

More Information: theloopflb.com/events/glow-may/

Friday Night Sound Waves 5/26/23

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Friday Night Sound Waves
Friday, 05/26/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

The producers of Friday Night Sound Waves are giving guests six more opportunities to check #41 off author Christiana Lilly’s “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” list, with a spring revival of the popular free concert series at The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park), April 21 through May 26 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres ranging from Classic Rock to Latin Jazz, and Top 40 to Tribute Bands. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

The LOOP will also host special performances throughout the month of April on select Saturday and Sunday afternoons in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month in coordination with the weekend Markets. It will also host two concerts by the Navy Rock Band on Sunday, April 23, from 5–6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 4–5:30 p.m during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.

May 26 – Private Stock – Memorial Day Weekend Kick-Off Concert with celebration for Team USA High Dive Athletes
Private Stock Band is the most sought-after entertainment in the event industry. Being together for over 20 years contributes to the band’s amazing chemistry that shines through with every high-energy performance. Voted the #1 Party Band in Florida, Private Stock is the only band in the event industry that features Top 10 Hit Recording artists and stars from the hit show, Legends. Private Stock’s musicians are all multi-talented and versatile, with an extensive song list consisting of Top 40, the 50s & 60s, Rock & Roll, Motown, Soul, 70s Disco, Classic Rock, 80s, 90s, Latin, and Country.

This event will occur at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park: 80 Las Olas Circle.

*Performers schedule subject to change

For more information, please visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com.

Friday Night Sound Waves 05/19/23

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Friday Night Sound Waves
Friday, 05/19/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

The producers of Friday Night Sound Waves are giving guests six more opportunities to check #41 off author Christiana Lilly’s “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” list, with a spring revival of the popular free concert series at The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park), April 21 through May 26 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres ranging from Classic Rock to Latin Jazz, and Top 40 to Tribute Bands. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

The LOOP will also host special performances throughout the month of April on select Saturday and Sunday afternoons in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month in coordination with the weekend Markets. It will also host two concerts by the Navy Rock Band on Sunday, April 23, from 5–6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 4–5:30 p.m during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.

May 19 – Hot Brass
The Hot Brass featuring Debbie Pierce is a high-energy eight-to-ten-piece band featuring the music from the supergroup Earth, Wind, and Fire. This hot group also adds more flavor to the show with songs from the 2004 Chicago Earth, Wind and Fire World Tour. Leader Debbie Pierce is a multi-instrumentalist (Sax/Vocal/Flute) who has been performing in South Florida for over 20 years. The band is comprised of some of the best musicians in South Florida and consistently delivers not just great music but great entertainment too. Members have performed with artists such as JLo, Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, and George Benson.

*Performers schedule subject to change

For more information, please visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com.

Friday Night Sound Waves 5/12/23

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Friday Night Sound Waves
Friday, 05/12/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

The producers of Friday Night Sound Waves are giving guests six more opportunities to check #41 off author Christiana Lilly’s “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” list, with a spring revival of the popular free concert series at The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park), April 21 through May 26 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres ranging from Classic Rock to Latin Jazz, and Top 40 to Tribute Bands. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

The LOOP will also host special performances throughout the month of April on select Saturday and Sunday afternoons in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month in coordination with the weekend Markets. It will also host two concerts by the Navy Rock Band on Sunday, April 23, from 5–6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 4–5:30 p.m during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.

May 12 – Pure Heart & Mr. Nice Guy Band– Mother’s Day Weekend Concert Double Header
The Pure Heart band hails from South Florida and features six seasoned professionals performing the timeless classics of the band Heart, led by Hall of Fame artists and sisters Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson. The band tributes its success to the music and powerful hits of Heart that spans generations. The music is played and sung authentically, in true homage to Heart. Songs include “Barracuda,” “Dreamboat Annie,” “Alone,” “These Dreams,” “Magic Man,” “Love Alive,” “Crazy On You” and more. Additionally, Pure Hearts adds some of the favorites Heart chose to remake, including “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin and “Love, Reign O’er Me” by The Who.

Formed in 2002, Mr. Nice Guy (MNG) is one of the area’s most popular classic rock groups, delivering high-energy performances of some of the best music from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. In addition to a monster set list of classic rock cover songs, Mr. Nice Guy has original music and has recently been on tour, backing major acts such as ZZ Top. The special Mother’s Day weekend concert will feature guest, lead singer Maria De Cresano.
*Performers schedule subject to change

For more information, please visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com.

22nd Annual Stars on Parade 4/18/23

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22nd Annual Stars on Parade
Tuesday, 04/18/2023-, 07:30 pm-
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

Outstanding high school scholarship winners and a range of performers from across the Broward County Public School District perform in the annual program of ensemble and solo performances in dance, music and theater. Admission to the evening performance is free and open to the public.

Visual arts of student artwork will be on display in the theater lobby. Additionally, 30 graduating seniors will each receive a $1,000 Arts for the Future Scholarship to continue their studies in the visual, performing and technical arts at colleges, universities and educational training institutions.

Shawn Cerra, director of athletics and student activities for the School Board of Broward County, will be honored at the reception for his important contributions to Student Enrichment for the Arts (SEAS), a partnership between the School Board and the Broward Center that provides curriculum-driven performances to approximately 125,000 students a year attend free of charge.

The Arts for the Future Scholarship Fund is a community-wide initiative to promote artistic career opportunities for graduating seniors. One of the largest programs of its kind in the nation, the Fund has bestowed scholarships to nearly 1,000 talented high school seniors since 1999.

Free Public Opening Reception–For Mental Health Awareness Month, ArtServe Highlights Psychological Benefits of Art 4/21/23

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Free Public Opening Reception–For Mental Health Awareness Month, ArtServe Highlights Psychological Benefits of Art
Friday, 04/21/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Opening Reception for Mental Health Art Exhibit Fri., April 21
Features Panel With Local MyPsychiatrist.com, Psychology Professionals, Artists

For Mental Health Awareness Month, ArtServe will kick off its upcoming exhibit, “Wellness Exhibition: Fostering Mental and Emotional Health—An Artist’s Journey Through Healing” with a free, public opening reception on Fri., April 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sponsored by MyPsychiatrist.com and Broward Health, the April 21 reception features a panel discussion of top local psychology professionals and a local artist. Moderated by Funding Arts Broward Director of Administration Kat Sierra, the panel includes:

• Dr. Peter Ventre, Founder and Managing Partner of MyPsychiatrist.com
• Dr. Manoushka Saintil, Family Therapist for Broward County Public Schools
• Heather Palacios, Founder of Wondherful, a non-profit dedicated to preventing suicide
• David H. Hepburn, a South Florida-based artist, photographer and filmmaker

The evening will begin with a group “mindful meditation,” followed by a welcome introduction and music from the Abstract Citizen jazz quartet.

Produced in part thanks to a grant from Broward Cultural Division and Culture Builds Florida, admission to both the reception and the exhibit are free.

Also sponsored by MyPsychiatrist.com and Broward Health, ArtServe’s mental health-themed art exhibit runs through Fri., June 16, 2023, and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

ArtServe curated the “Wellness” exhibit from local artists’ submissions like Parkland-based Lori Arbel, who is also a therapeutic art coach, as well as a gallery owner. Entries were welcomed from adults, as well as from students in the eighth grade through college.

• For hi-res images of Lori Arbel and her artwork, click here.
“It’s long been known in medical circles that art is a highly effective form of therapy that encourages non-verbal communication and healing when people are often unable to speak for whatever the reason,” ArtServe executive director Jason Hughes said. “Exploring self-expression through the outlet of various artforms can create a safe space that helps many embrace and sort through their own personal difficulties.”

According to the American Art Therapy Association, there are over 5,000 art therapists practicing nationwide who provide services for individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative processes, applied psychological theory and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.

A solo exhibit entitled “Story of a Woman’s Journey” produced by Deborah Strelkow will run concurrently to the “Wellness” exhibit at ArtServe.

ArtServe 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 MyPsychiatrist.com

MyPsychiatrist.com is a multi-disciplinary group of board-certified psychiatrists and medical professionals with a range of backgrounds and specialties, providing high-quality mental and behavioral health support to patients who may be struggling with mental and behavioral health issues. MyPsychiatrist.com has locations in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties, all of which offer our full complement of Behavioral Health services including TMS psychiatric treatment.

About Broward Health

Broward Health is a nationally recognized health system in South Florida. As one of the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the U.S., Broward Health boasts two trauma centers and virtually every health specialty, offering compassionate, personalized care across its four hospitals and more than 50 health centers and physician practices. As a leader in advanced healthcare for 85 years, Broward Health has a robust graduate education program and international services. For more information, visit BrowardHealth.org.

Friday Night Sound Waves 5/5/23

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Friday Night Sound Waves
Friday, 05/05/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

The producers of Friday Night Sound Waves are giving guests six more opportunities to check #41 off author Christiana Lilly’s “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” list, with a spring revival of the popular free concert series at The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park), April 21 through May 26 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres ranging from Classic Rock to Latin Jazz, and Top 40 to Tribute Bands. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

The LOOP will also host special performances throughout the month of April on select Saturday and Sunday afternoons in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month in coordination with the weekend Markets. It will also host two concerts by the Navy Rock Band on Sunday, April 23, from 5–6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 4–5:30 p.m during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.

May 5 – Extasy – Cinco de Mayo
Miami’s culture and nightlife have given birth to this new kid on the block. Energy with just the right chemistry, these young artists give new life to the classics, while playing all the hits from today’s biggest stars. Extasy is truly Miami, a synergistic blend of Latin and American cultures with music from both worlds. They are one of the most versatile live bands and can do 100% American-Top 40 hits, 100% Latin sets, or any mix of the two.

*Performers schedule subject to change

For more information, please visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com.

Art Talk: Collector Andy Hall with Bonnie Clearwater 4/23/23

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Art Talk: Collector Andy Hall with Bonnie Clearwater
Sunday, 04/23/2023-, 03:00 pm-
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free for members, $16 for non-members

Join collector Andy Hall and Director and Chief Curator Bonnie Clearwater for a discussion about collecting contemporary art. NSU Art Museum has presented two exhibitions in association with the Hall Art Foundation: Anselm Kieffer (2016-17) and the current Malcolm Morley: Shipwreck.

Andy Hall is among the world’s leading collectors of contemporary art. In 2007, Andy and Christine Hall founded the Hall Art Foundation, which makes postwar and contemporary art works from its own collection and that of the Hall’s available for the education and enjoyment of the public. Together, the two collections comprise one of the world’s largest groups of works by Malcolm Morley, and contain some 5,000 works by hundreds of other important artists such as Anselm Kiefer, Richard Artschwager, Georg Baselitz, Joseph Beuys, Olafur Eliasson, Ed Ruscha, Julian Schnabel and Andy Warhol.

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Friday Night Sound Waves 4/29/23

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Friday Night Sound Waves
Saturday, 04/29/2023-, 04:00 pm-05:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

The producers of Friday Night Sound Waves are giving guests six more opportunities to check #41 off author Christiana Lilly’s “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” list, with a spring revival of the popular free concert series at The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park), April 21 through May 26 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres ranging from Classic Rock to Latin Jazz, and Top 40 to Tribute Bands. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

The LOOP will also host special performances throughout the month of April on select Saturday and Sunday afternoons in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month in coordination with the weekend Markets. It will also host two concerts by the Navy Rock Band on Sunday, April 23, from 5–6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 4–5:30 p.m during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.

Saturday, April 29, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. – Navy Band Southeast
Broward Navy Days/Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale comes to a close with a free concert for the community to wish the visiting Sailors and Coasties fair winds and following seas.

*Performers schedule subject to change

For more information, please visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com.

Friday Night Sound Waves 4/28/23

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Friday Night Sound Waves
Friday, 04/28/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

The producers of Friday Night Sound Waves are giving guests six more opportunities to check #41 off author Christiana Lilly’s “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” list, with a spring revival of the popular free concert series at The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park), April 21 through May 26 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres ranging from Classic Rock to Latin Jazz, and Top 40 to Tribute Bands. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

The LOOP will also host special performances throughout the month of April on select Saturday and Sunday afternoons in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month in coordination with the weekend Markets. It will also host two concerts by the Navy Rock Band on Sunday, April 23, from 5–6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 4–5:30 p.m during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.

Friday, April 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. – Higher Ground – Fort Lauderdale Air Show Kickoff Concert
Higher Ground is the talk of the town in South Florida’s live music scene. This young, energetic group has been rocking parties from Miami to Palm Beach with the best hit songs from every genre. Everywhere this band appears, people are immediately affected by their ‘infectious’ groove. Higher Ground has one of any cover band’s most diverse song lists. From Elton John to Elvis, Jay-Z to Ariana Grande, there is virtually nothing they can’t deliver.

*Performers schedule subject to change

For more information, please visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com.

Friday Night Sound Waves 4/23/23

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Friday Night Sound Waves
Sunday, 04/23/2023-, 05:00 pm-06:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

The producers of Friday Night Sound Waves are giving guests six more opportunities to check #41 off author Christiana Lilly’s “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” list, with a spring revival of the popular free concert series at The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park), April 21 through May 26 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres ranging from Classic Rock to Latin Jazz, and Top 40 to Tribute Bands. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

The LOOP will also host special performances throughout the month of April on select Saturday and Sunday afternoons in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month in coordination with the weekend Markets. It will also host two concerts by the Navy Rock Band on Sunday, April 23, from 5–6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 4–5:30 p.m during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.

Sunday, April 23, 5-6 p.m. – Navy Band Southeast
Preceding the All Hands on Deck Welcome Ceremony, the Navy Band Southeast Rock Band will welcome the visiting Sailors, Coasties and Community to the free concert to kick off Broward Navy Days/Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.
*Performers schedule subject to change

For more information, please visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com.

Dinner at the Square: The New American– Working From Home 4/26/23

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Dinner at the Square: The New American– Working From Home
Wednesday, 04/26/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:30 pm
Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th St.,
Oakland Park, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: 35-113

When the pandemic hit, what started as a temporary solution to reduce the spread of covid became the new normal: working from home. Three years later, does working from home really work?

No matter what facet of this issue you focus on, they all lead to the same question – what does the future of the workplace look like?

Join us for our last dinner of the season as we discuss whether a proper office structure – a “one size fits all” model ever work again, what this means for business districts that have built communities and infrastructure around the office building, and if downtowns will suffer the same fate of desertion as the office building.

CareerSource Broward’s “Learn. Work. Win.” Job and Educational Opportunity Fair 4/20/23

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CareerSource Broward’s “Learn. Work. Win.” Job and Educational Opportunity Fair
Thursday, 04/20/2023-, 09:00 am-01:00 pm
Urban League of Broward County
560 NW 27th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
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Cost: Free

CareerSource Broward (CSBD) will host its first “Learn. Work. Win.” Job and Educational Opportunity Fair on Thursday, April 20, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Urban League of Broward County (560 NW 27th Ave, Fort Lauderdale). This event, a new collaboration with Urban League of Broward County and Hispanic Unity, aims to serve individuals seeking jobs as well as those looking for training options. “Learn. Work. Win.” is open, at no cost, to veterans, youth 18 to 24, individuals facing special circumstances, and those seeking a new career path. Special priority access will be offered to veterans and their spouses.

In addition, attendees can engage directly with recruiters and apply for jobs on the spot. There will be an on-site Résumé Café where CareerSource Broward’s professionals can review, help to update, and even print clean résumé copies for distribution. Added no-cost bonuses for attendees include a ‘headshot’ (photoshoot) session and ‘job-ready’ haircuts. There will also be a ‘clothing closet’ where attendees can dress for success as they take the next steps along their chosen career path.

For those looking to pursue new careers, CareerSource Broward can provide up to $12,000 in educational scholarship assistance for eligible attendees interested in training programs, including valuable short-term training courses for in-demand jobs. Program information and eligibility reviews will be available during the event. Colleges and technical schools that offer training in careers such as nursing, graphic design, A/C technician, cyber security, dental technician, medical assistant, and more will be present.

Employers scheduled to participate in the Job and Educational Opportunity Fair include Coca-Cola, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Fed-Ex, Amazon, Dayton-Granger, Enterprise Rentals, Memorial Health, Miami Heat, Spirit Airlines, Publix Supermarkets and Warehouse, and many more.

There is no charge for admission to the event; however, pre-registration is strongly recommended. Registration can be completed online at: https://careersourcebroward.com/learn-work-win.

Friday Night Sound Waves Returns to The LOOP This Spring 4/21/23

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Friday Night Sound Waves Returns to The LOOP This Spring
Friday, 04/21/2023-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: Free

The producers of Friday Night Sound Waves are giving guests six more opportunities to check #41 off author Christiana Lilly’s “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” list, with a spring revival of the popular free concert series at The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park), April 21 through May 26 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres ranging from Classic Rock to Latin Jazz, and Top 40 to Tribute Bands. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

The LOOP will also host special performances throughout the month of April on select Saturday and Sunday afternoons in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month in coordination with the weekend Markets. It will also host two concerts by the Navy Rock Band on Sunday, April 23, from 5–6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 4–5:30 p.m during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.

Friday, April 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. – The Goodnicks
Get ready to have a great time with The Goodnicks, a guitar-driven pop/rock/country band who will get everyone’s feet moving and hearts pumping with their infectious tunes from the 80’s to today.

*Performers schedule subject to change

For more information, please visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com.

Broward Center’s Summer Theater Camp 2023 Open House 4/22/23

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Broward Center’s Summer Theater Camp 2023 Open House
Saturday, 04/22/2023-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
The Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd.,
Davie, Florida, 33314
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Cost: free

Summer Theater Camp is the perfect opportunity to make new friends, be taught by professional performing arts teachers, and have fun putting on an amazing show. The camp offers students the chance to study singing, dancing and acting while rehearsing for a theatrical production culminating in a final performance on stage at the Broward Center.

Attendees to the Broward Center’s Summer Theater Camp 2023 Open House will have the chance to win free giveaways, plus the opportunity to meet the Director, Nina Felice, take a tour, enroll on site and receive an exclusive discount.

To RSVP, visit https://www.miniacipac.com/summer-theater-camp-2023-open-house.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 25th Anniversary Season Finale Concert Featuring Rachmaninoff and Bruckner 4/26/23

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 25th Anniversary Season Finale Concert Featuring Rachmaninoff and Bruckner
Wednesday, 04/26/2023-, 07:30 pm-09:00 pm
The Parker (Parker Playhouse)
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Tickets start at just $15 for individual concerts at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale

South Florida Symphony Orchestra will close out its triumphant 25th anniversary season with a grand finale concert featuring Rachmaninoff’s demanding Piano Concerto No. 3 performed by Svetlana Smolina; along with Bruckner’s choral masterpiece, Te Deum, featuring the South Florida Symphony Chorus and vocalists Elaine Alvarez, soprano; Rehanna Thelwell, mezzo-soprano; Neil Nelson, bass-baritone; and Arnold Rawls, tenor. Led by Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso, the concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are on sale, now.

Born April 1, 1873, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is considered to be one of the most demanding and beautiful of all of the Russian composer’s piano concertos. The romantic, yet, complicated piece, was originally intended as a spotlight soloist piece for Rachmaninoff’s friend Josef Hofmann, who eventually elected not to perform it. So complex is this piece, that the biographical film drama “Shine” detailed pianist David Helfgott’s quest to conquer the concerto resulting in his ultimate mental breakdown.

Performing Piano Concerto No. 3 will be audience favorite and recurring South Florida Symphony soloist Svetlana Smolina. Smolina has performed with orchestras and in recitals, worldwide. Notable appearances include the Mariinsky Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, New York Philharmonic, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Orchestre National de France, Odessa and Nizhny Novgorod Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, New Florida Philharmonic, Shreveport Symphony and New York Chamber Orchestra. A frequent guest at international festivals, Smolina has performed at the Salzburg Festival, Hollywood Bowl, Ravinia Rising Stars, White Nights, Maggio Musicale, Mikkeli, Ruhr, Easter, Rotterdam Phillips Gergiev, International Gilmore, Settimane Musicali di Stresa, Michelangeli, Hennessy Artists Series at Hanoi Opera House, The Voice of Music in Upper Galilee, Royal Covent Garden Opera, Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory, Mozarteum, Merkin Hall, Kravis Center, NJPAC, Gulbenkian Foundation, Grand Artists Series in Tel-Aviv and Academia Santa Cecilia in Rome. In addition to her touring engagements, Smolina is currently piano program director for European Academy of Fine Arts / Piano Conservatory (a division of Irish American University) and piano program director of the Philadelphia International Music Festival.

Anton Bruckner’s Te Deum premiered in Vienna on May 2, 1885. The composer himself called the work “the pride of his life” and it stands as the composer’s most overtly joyful hymn of praise and thanks. The piece was performed more than 30 times in his lifetime with the first performance in the United States occurring at the Cincinnati May Festival on May 26, 1892 by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus and soloists.

Tickets for Rachmaninoff and Bruckner Masterworks on April 26 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale start at $15 and may be purchased by visiting https://southfloridasymphony.org/masterworks-v-2022-2023 or by calling (954) 522-8445.

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

Lips Fort Lauderdale Launches New Saturday Dragalicious Brunch; First Brunch to Benefit FLITE Center 4/22/23

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Lips Fort Lauderdale Launches New Saturday Dragalicious Brunch; First Brunch to Benefit FLITE Center
Saturday, 04/22/2023-, 01:30 pm-03:30 pm
Lips
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
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Cost: $34.45 per person (plus tax and gratuity); includes show, brunch and unlimited Mimosas or Bloody Marys

Saturday afternoons in South Florida just got more glamorous! Lips Fort Lauderdale is launching a new Saturday Dragalicious Brunch beginning April 22, at 1:30 p.m. Hosted by the fabulous Nicolette, with co-hosts Daisy Deadpetals and Velvet Lenore, the in-demand event is building on the success of Lips’ Sunday brunches, offering more opportunities for locals and visitors to experience its unique brand of drag dining. A portion of the proceeds from the first Saturday brunch will be donated to FLITE Center, a nonprofit organization that offers comprehensive access to services for youth aging out of foster care, LGBTQ youth and survivors of human trafficking.

The Saturday Dragalicious Brunch at Lips Fort Lauderdale will offer guests a chance to indulge in signature cocktails and select unlimited libations plus a delicious brunch menu which includes chicken and waffles, grilled salmon cakes, eggs benedict, steak and eggs, cheeseburgers and more. The highlight of the experience is an incredible show by the ladies of Lips delivering glitz and glam to the beats of Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Pink, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, and others.

The all-inclusive package costs $34.45 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and includes the show and a brunch entrée of choice along with unlimited Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Reservations are required and the seating time is 1:30 p.m. Limited seating is available. Reservations can be made by calling (954) 567-0987 or visiting www.fladragshow.com/reservations

“Your Story is Our Story” Free Photo Exhibition at History Fort Lauderdale 4/30/23

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“Your Story is Our Story” Free Photo Exhibition at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 04/30/2023-05/31/2023, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, is shining a spotlight on local pioneering families who have shaped our diverse city. Beginning April 30, the attraction will house “Your Story is Our Story,” an anniversary preservation collaborative initiative and free photo exhibition. Through modern visual storytelling, History Fort Lauderdale will present the backgrounds, cultural traditions, and personal stories of Fort Lauderdale’s past and present residents. An opening reception will take place on Sunday, April 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus. The exhibit runs through May 31.

Over 15 families will be showcased in “Your Story is Our Story.” Through photographs and personal effects, visitors will learn about families including the Dallas Family whose Broward County lounge hosted legendary entertainers including Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, the Bengochea Family, represented through Arturo Bengochea’s entrepreneurial ventures and historic role as Cuba’s first commissioner of baseball, and the Smith Family, featuring Shelby and Louisa Gutierrez-Gonzalez Smith’s love story and partnership in operating 19 Florida pharmacies. Visitors will also learn about the Striggles Family and Willie James Striggles, the first African American male nurse in Broward County, the Cheaney Family who arrived in 1919 and patriarch NB Cheaney who rose to prominence on the financial scene serving as first president of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association after establishing it alongside fellow Fort Lauderdale pioneers George English and C.H. Lindfors and was a founding board member of the Landmark Bank, the Oliver Family and many more inspiring stories.

History Fort Lauderdale is home to 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 art, artifacts, traveling exhibits and 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.

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Membership Council Workshop 4/11/23

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Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Membership Council Workshop
Tuesday, 04/11/2023-, 06:30 pm-08:00 pm
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $10 future members; $25 Members

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce will present “The Top 4 Ways to Generate Leads in Your Business Despite the Economic Times,” a Membership Council workshop and program that will help expand business potential. The series features guest speakers sharing their journeys to success and offers Chamber opportunities for business growth.

The featured speaker for this program is Kelly Roach, international best-selling author, Top 20 podcast host, and philanthropist who has been featured on ABC, NBC, Fox and in Forbes. She’s also the recipient of the Stevie® Awards Woman of the Year, TITAN CEO of the Year and Inc.’s Best in Business award.

Light bites and beverages will be provided by sponsor Red Chair Catering. This event is also sponsored by biz. The Business Advisory.

Required registration is $10 for future members and $25 for members at www.ftlchamber.com/MembershipCouncil.

For more information, contact Maureen Miller at (954) 462-2570 or email maureen@ftlchamber.com.

Friday Night Sound Waves 4/8/23

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Friday Night Sound Waves
Saturday, 04/08/2023-, 12:00 pm-03:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: Free

The producers of Friday Night Sound Waves are giving guests six more opportunities to check #41 off author Christiana Lilly’s “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” list, with a spring revival of the popular free concert series at The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park), April 21 through May 26 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres ranging from Classic Rock to Latin Jazz, and Top 40 to Tribute Bands. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy various pre-concert games on the main lawn starting at 5 p.m., along with local artisan vendors and a rotation of food and drink vendors to sip, sup and shop before, during and after the show.

The LOOP will also host special performances throughout the month of April on select Saturday and Sunday afternoons in recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month in coordination with the weekend Markets. It will also host two concerts by the Navy Rock Band on Sunday, April 23, from 5–6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 4–5:30 p.m during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.

• Saturday, April 8, 12-3 p.m. – Pamir Guanchez
In recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month, internationally recognized master Sax player and Flute Virtuoso Pamir Guanchez and his Latin Flow Band will provide an afternoon of mambo rhythms and lyrical Latin flavors as a backdrop to shop and stroll by the shore.

*Performers schedule subject to change

For more information, please visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com.

Jack & Jill Center’s Young Professional Network to Host Team Pouncey Bowl for Change 4/15/23

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Jack & Jill Center’s Young Professional Network to Host Team Pouncey Bowl for Change
Saturday, 04/15/2023-, 01:30 pm-03:30 pm
Manor Lanes
1517 NE 26th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
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Cost: Sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $300 to $1,000. Individual tickets are available for $30 and registration for a team of six is $150, with additional registration options to support the children and families of the Jack & Jill Center.

Jack & Jill Center’s Young Professionals Network will host its annual charity bowling tournament, Team Pouncey Bowl for Change, on Saturday, April 15, at Manor Lanes. The community event will feature a fun-filled day of bowling, a live DJ, arcade games, a raffle, a full bar and more for a good cause.

All proceeds will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $300 to $1,000. Individual tickets are available for $30 and registration for a team of six is $150. Registration includes two games of bowling, shoe rental and one pitcher of beer per team.

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) at Jack & Jill Center is a networking group of individuals ages 21-40 who are dedicated to serving their community. YPN provides community awareness, volunteer services, program assistance and financial support for Jack & Jill’s children and families.

Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Help Recognize Greater Fort Lauderdale Hospitality Workers for National Travel and Tourism Week at the Visit Lauderdale “Together We Shine” Tourism Luncheon 5/11/23

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Help Recognize Greater Fort Lauderdale Hospitality Workers for National Travel and Tourism Week at the Visit Lauderdale “Together We Shine” Tourism Luncheon
Thursday, 05/11/2023-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: $40

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s tourism industry takes center stage when Visit Lauderdale and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Broward Chapter host the Together We Shine Tourism Luncheon on Thursday, May 11 from noon to 2 p.m. at the newly expanded Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

A highlight of this year’s event will be the Laudable Awards ceremony, as Visit Lauderdale recognizes seven exceptional individuals for their service and dedication to the tourism and hospitality industry. Nominated by their travel industry colleagues and ranging from hoteliers and tour guides to food and beverage servers, event managers, housekeepers and everyone else who plays a vital role in creating spectacular visitor experiences, the awards will recognize contributions of outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond the ordinary in making Greater Fort Lauderdale shine.

Tickets for the 2023 Together We Shine Tourism Luncheon are $40. For additional information or to register, please visit visitlauderdale.com/togetherweshine.

Help Recognize Greater Fort Lauderdale Hospitality Workers for National Travel and Tourism Week at the Visit Lauderdale “Together We Shine” Tourism Luncheon 5/11/23

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Help Recognize Greater Fort Lauderdale Hospitality Workers for National Travel and Tourism Week at the Visit Lauderdale “Together We Shine” Tourism Luncheon
Thursday, 05/11/2023-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
101 NE Third Avenue, Ste. 100,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $40

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s tourism industry takes center stage when Visit Lauderdale and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Broward Chapter host the Together We Shine Tourism Luncheon on Thursday, May 11 from noon to 2 p.m. at the newly expanded Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

A highlight of this year’s event will be the Laudable Awards ceremony, as Visit Lauderdale recognizes seven exceptional individuals for their service and dedication to the tourism and hospitality industry. Nominated by their travel industry colleagues and ranging from hoteliers and tour guides to food and beverage servers, event managers, housekeepers and everyone else who plays a vital role in creating spectacular visitor experiences, the awards will recognize contributions of outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond the ordinary in making Greater Fort Lauderdale shine.

Visit Lauderdale’s 2023 Laudable Award categories include:
• The Laudable Hospitality Award (5 recipients) – recognizes tourism and hospitality staff from all facets of the industry who exemplify hard work and dedication, demonstrate exceptional work ethic and/or have gone above and beyond expectations.
• The Laudable Rising Star Award (1 recipient) – recognizes an up-and-coming employee with a strong future in the tourism and hospitality industry.
• The Laudable Lifetime Achievement Award (1 recipient) – serves as the ultimate “thank-you” for an individual’s commitment and service throughout his or her career in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Tickets for the 2023 Together We Shine Tourism Luncheon are $40. For additional information or to register, please visit visitlauderdale.com/togetherweshine.

Free Opening Reception –ArtServe Mental Health Exhibit Celebrates Emotional Wellness Through Art 4/21/23

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Free Opening Reception –ArtServe Mental Health Exhibit Celebrates Emotional Wellness Through Art
Friday, 04/21/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Free Exhibit Runs From Fri., April 14 to Fri., June 16, 2023; Public Opening Reception April 21

In an art exhibit entitled “Wellness Exhibition: Fostering Mental and Emotional Health—An Artist’s Journey Through Healing” that runs from Fri., April 14 to Fri., June 16, 2023, ArtServe will explore how artists apply various genres and mediums to convey different journeys of well-being, self-love and healing through their art.

A free, public opening reception is planned from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m on Friday, April 21. To register, click here. Admission is free to both the exhibit and reception.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

ArtServe curated the “Wellness” exhibit from local artists’ submissions. Entries also were welcomed from both adults and students in the eighth grade through college.

“It’s long been known in medical circles that art is a highly effective form of therapy that encourages non-verbal communication and healing when people are often unable to speak for whatever the reason,” ArtServe executive director Jason Hughes said. “Exploring self-expression through the outlet of various artforms can create a safe space that helps many embrace and sort through their own personal difficulties.”

According to the American Art Therapy Association, there are over 5,000 art therapists practicing nationwide who provide services for individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative processes, applied psychological theory and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.

A solo exhibit entitled “Story of a Woman’s Journey” produced by Deborah Strelkow will run concurrently to the “Wellness” exhibit at ArtServe.

ArtServe 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.

Tower Club Fort Lauderdale’s 2nd Annual Charity Art Exhibit on April 14th 4/14/23

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Tower Club Fort Lauderdale’s 2nd Annual Charity Art Exhibit on April 14th
Friday, 04/14/2023-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Tower Club Fort Lauderdale
100 Southeast 3rd Avenue, 28th floor,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33394
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Cost: $30 for Tower Club members and $35 for non-members

Tower Club Fort Lauderdale will host its second Annual Charity Art Exhibit at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023. This year’s event will benefit the South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s impactful Symphony in the Schools program.

The community is invited to the private club for the charity art exhibit in support of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony in the Schools program. The event will feature a cocktail reception, DJ and a silent auction showcasing the works of several local artists such as Lee Brock, Andrea Huffman, Ornella Verano, and Yozzy Davilsaint.

The Symphony in Schools program is a crown jewel of South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s outreach initiatives, engaging over 100,000 children from Fort Lauderdale to the Florida Keys and allowing them to experience classical music – often for the first time — both through performances and educational engagements. South Florida Symphony Orchestra, the largest professional orchestra in the region, is committed to delighting, inspiring, and educating the communities that they serve. Founded 25 years ago by Music Director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, South Florida Symphony presents more than 100 concerts and events throughout South Florida each season.

Tickets for Tower Club Fort Lauderdale’s 2nd Annual Charity Art Exhibit sponsored by Lifestyle Media Group are $30 for Tower Club members and $35 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at https://artexhibit2023.eventbrite.com. Additional ticket packages and sponsorships are available by calling (954) 764-8550.

ArtServe Mental Health Exhibit Celebrates Emotional Wellness Through Art 4/14/23 – 6/16/23

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ArtServe Mental Health Exhibit Celebrates Emotional Wellness Through Art
Monday, 04/14/2023-06/16/2023, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Free Exhibit Runs From Fri., April 14 to Fri., June 16, 2023; Public Opening Reception April 21

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (March 14, 2023) – In an art exhibit entitled “Wellness Exhibition: Fostering Mental and Emotional Health—An Artist’s Journey Through Healing” that runs from Fri., April 14 to Fri., June 16, 2023, ArtServe will explore how artists apply various genres and mediums to convey different journeys of well-being, self-love and healing through their art.

A free, public opening reception is planned from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m on Friday, April 21. To register, click here. Admission is free to both the exhibit and reception.

ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

ArtServe curated the “Wellness” exhibit from local artists’ submissions. Entries also were welcomed from both adults and students in the eighth grade through college.

“It’s long been known in medical circles that art is a highly effective form of therapy that encourages non-verbal communication and healing when people are often unable to speak for whatever the reason,” ArtServe executive director Jason Hughes said. “Exploring self-expression through the outlet of various artforms can create a safe space that helps many embrace and sort through their own personal difficulties.”

According to the American Art Therapy Association, there are over 5,000 art therapists practicing nationwide who provide services for individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative processes, applied psychological theory and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.

A solo exhibit entitled “Story of a Woman’s Journey” produced by Deborah Strelkow will run concurrently to the “Wellness” exhibit at ArtServe.

ArtServe 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.

The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach Swings into Spring at the 3rd Annual Spring Fling EGGstravaganza 4/2/23

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The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach Swings into Spring at the 3rd Annual Spring Fling EGGstravaganza
Sunday, 04/02/2023-, 09:00 am-02:00 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Cost: Free

Spring has sprung on Fort Lauderdale Beach! The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) will swing into the spring season with the 3rd Annual Spring Fling EGGstravaganza. The event will provide a “hole” lot of fun for the whole family to enjoy.

Sponsored in major part by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Improvement District, attendees are encouraged to bring their baskets, choose between two egg hunts for children of all ages, and recycle their egg hunt eggs into make-and-take pieces of art. Following the hunt, guests can enjoy a special round of Golf with the Bunny, photo ops, the farmers market and entertainment, which include:

• Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Shop and stroll local vendors displaying an eclectic selection of art, clothing, jewelry, home goods, pet supplies, body care and more. Following the egg hunt, local food vendors will have all the makings to purchase all the makings for a picnic to enjoy on the main lawn.
• Egg Hunt ‘Scramble,’ 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Children 13 and under are encouraged to bring an Easter basket and gather on the water feature at 10 a.m. for The LOOP’s egg hunt countdown. The egg hunt will be divided into three approximate starting times. Children under 5 will begin at 10 a.m., children ages 6-9 will begin at 10:30 a.m. and children ages 10-13 will begin at 11 a.m. Free pre-registration online is encouraged.
• Golden Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Start searching! Meet at the Pixar Putt Hut for the Golden Egg Hunt Countdown. There will be six golden eggs hidden around Las Olas Oceanside Park. The lucky few to find the golden eggs will enjoy a round of Pixar Putt with the Easter Bunny. Day of only – tickets valid for a family of 4 with a start time of 11:30 a.m.
• Golf with the Bunny, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Don’t miss the last chance to play a round of Pixar Putt at Las Olas Oceanside Park on this final day of the Fort Lauderdale tour. A limited number of discounted tickets, sponsored by the LOOP, are available for tee times between 11:30 – 2 p.m.
• Children’s Arts & Crafts: In recognition of Earth Month, The LOOP’s children’s craft corner will feature make-and-take crafts that are good for the planet by recycling the egg hunt eggs into a flower, dinosaur or egg in a cup. Day of crafts available while supplies last.

When:
Sunday, April 2, 2023
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where:
Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

The most convenient place to park to access the event is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, where the PayByPhone payment option can be used, and parking can be extended from anywhere using the mobile PayByPhone App.

Cost:
The egg hunts and arts & craft stations are free and open to the public.
A limited number of Golf with the Easter Bunny tickets ($12.50 pp) are available to purchase at https://theloopflb.com/events/spring-fling/

How:
For more information, please visit https://theloopflb.com/events/spring-fling/.

About The LOOP
A cornerstone of activity, The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) is the central hub of the new $65 million, the four-park system at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The public greenspaces, including the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace, and DC Alexander Park, aim to provide infinite experiences for everyone under the sun and year-round activity in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard. For more information, visit theloopflb.com or contact info@theloopflb.com. Follow The LOOP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theloopflb and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theloopflb/.

Free Swim Lessons at YMCA of South Florida 3/20/23, 3/21/23, 3/22/23, 3/23/23, 3/24/23

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Free Swim Lessons at YMCA of South Florida
Monday, 03/20/2023-03/24/2023, 08:00 am-07:00 pm
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center (plus other 5 participating locations in Broward)
1409 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
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Cost: Free

In preparation for the onset of warmer weather, participating YMCA of South Florida locations are hosting “Swim for Jenny Week,” five days of free swim lessons and water safety instruction to children and adults of all ages from Monday, March 20 to Friday, March 24. During the year, 11,000 children and adults are taught drowning prevention and water safety techniques at the YMCA of South Florida.

Named after Jenny, a one-of-a-kind child who was energetic, beautiful and blessed with a loving family but lost her life because she did not know how to swim, “Swim for Jenny Week” seeks to strengthen local communities, impacting the lives of thousands by teaching drowning prevention and water safety techniques.

Registration for “Swim for Jenny Week” is available by phone at 954-334-9622 or in person at any of the following participating YMCA locations:

• L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center – 1409 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
• Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center – 3161 Taft Street, Hollywood
• Hallandale Beach YMCA Family Center – 501 SE 1 Avenue, Hallandale Beach
• Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center – 501 SW 172 Avenue, Pembroke Pines
• Pembroke Pines Aquatic & Program Center – 1361 NW 129 Avenue, Pembroke Pines
• Weston YMCA Family Center – 20201 Saddle Club Rd, Weston

Since the lack of proper attire can also be a hindrance to kids learning to swim, the Y will also be accepting swim suit donations through their annual Swimsuit Drive at all YMCA of South Florida locations, in an effort to provide additional support during “Swim for Jenny Week.”

For more information, visit ymcasouthflorida.org/event/swim-for-jenny-week. Lesson times may vary by location and the complete schedule for all locations can be found at https://bit.ly/3yrlkoY.

Creativity Exploration: Tropi-Collage 4/9/23

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Creativity Exploration: Tropi-Collage
Saturday, 04/08/2023-, 12:00 pm-01:30 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
One E Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $10 for members; $15 for non-members

Date of event: 4/8/2023
Time: Noon – 1:30 pm
Pricing: $10 for members; $15 for non-members
Location: NSU Art Museum
For ages 18+

This adult class will be held IN PERSON

Classes are taught by award winning instructor, Lark Keeler.

Inspired by the tropical collages of Naíma Almeida, create a work of art using cut and layered felt to welcome the spring season. Advanced reservations are required, space is limited.

Creativity Exploration adult workshops promote the benefits of creative exploration and the mind-to-body experience. Studies have shown that 45 minutes of creative activity a day reduces stress and offers mental clarity and relaxation. In addition to producing a sense of well-being, sessions expand participants’ perceptions of forms, while increasing brain connectivity through visual and cognitive stimulation. The workshop is led by educator Lark Keeler, a specialist in mindfulness education.

Creativity Exploration is sponsored by the Charles P. Ferro Foundation