South Florida’s Kids Got Talent 2024 Auditions at Museum of Discovery and Science 11/23/24

South Florida’s Kids Got Talent 2024 Auditions at Museum of Discovery and Science
Saturday, 11/23/2024-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

Tri-Rail, South Florida’s premier commuter rail system, invites talented young singers, ages 5 to 17, to audition for the annual “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” competition, to be held at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) (401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale). Auditions will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, offering participants from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties the chance to showcase their vocal abilities and compete for a spot in the 2025 final event.

Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” competition has become a signature event, uniting children and families across the region. All performers aged 5 to 17 that reside in South Florida are invited to audition. Each act will have up to four minutes to perform in front of a panel of judges who will select the finalists for the main competition in February 2025, during Tri-Rail’s 16th annual “Rail Fun Day,” presented by Herzog. Judges will score based on vocal range, stage presence, and style.

Over the years, “Rail Fun Day” has grown into a beloved community event in Dania Beach, featuring interactive activities, food trucks, cookie decorating, face painting, and more. Last year’s event saw ten-year-old Samantha Schmerling take home the grand prize with her vocal performance, earning her $500, a one-year contract inclusive of a photo shoot with composite cards courtesy of Posche Models & Talent, and a professional studio recording session with MikeSoperMusic.

To secure an audition slot, participants must register at https://bit.ly/SFKGT2024 on or before Tuesday, November 19.

Ace of Base, Haddaway, Snap & DJ Sash! (city) Concert 9/26/24

Ace of Base, Haddaway, Snap & DJ Sash! (city) Concert
Thursday, 09/26/2024-, 08:00 pm-09:30 pm
Wild 90's Disco
901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009,
Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009
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Cost: $95

Celebrate the iconic hits of the Eurodance & Electronic music with Ace of Base, Haddaway, Snap & DJ Sash! With iconic hits, legendary performers and an electrifying atmosphere, this is the night you don’t want to miss! Hear your favorite 90s hits, live on stage!

Mini Muse Free Art Making 8/1/24

Mini Muse Free Art Making
Thursday, 08/01/2024-08/01/2024, 11:00 am-06:30 pm
NSU Art Museum
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale – Starry Nights 8/1/2024 11:00-6:30 pm

Get creative with us on Free First Thursday, August 1st, 2024 for our drop-in art making project offered ALL day, 11AM – 6:30PM.

First, test your brain with an Art & Seek scavenger hunt through the museum.

After, dive into the world of illustration and create your own unique story. Inspired by the Louis M. Glackens: Pure Imagination exhibition, experiment with paper and drawing materials to turn your ideas into a handmade comic book.

This drop-in art making event is open to every skill set and all ages. Grab your friends, family, or come alone, and let your imagination run wild.

Materials provided and all are welcome.

Family Friendly

Free all day admission: 11 am – 7 pm

Free Art Making: 11 am – 6:30 pm

Registration is not required, bring your friends and family to the museum with ease!

Floridiana | The Land’s Identity 4/20/24

Floridiana | The Land’s Identity
Saturday, 04/20/2024-06/08/2024, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
OMSA Gallery
15661 Sheridan Street,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33331
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Cost: FREE

Selected works by 8 Miami-based artists whose inspiration honors the spirit and beauty of our state’s flora and fauna and how we are reflected in it.

Judith Berk King
Beatriz Chachamovits
Deryn Cowdy
Bryan Hiveley
Katherine Hofmann
Massimo Mongiardo
Jose Felix Perez
Gretchen Scharnagl

Feeding South Florida to Host “Tacos & Tequila” In Celebration of Cinco de Mayo 5/4/24

Feeding South Florida to Host “Tacos & Tequila” In Celebration of Cinco de Mayo
Saturday, 05/04/2024-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park Warehouse
2501 SW 32 Terrace,
Pembroke Park, Florida, 33023
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Cost: General Admission: $40 VIP Admission: $75 Children’s Admission: $20

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Feeding South Florida® – the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida – will host “Tacos & Tequila” at its Pembroke Park Warehouse on Saturday, May 4, from 2–6 p.m. The outdoor festival will feature tacos, tequila cocktails, live music and family-friendly activities to support Feeding South Florida’s mission to end hunger in South Florida.

Guests will enjoy an assortment of delectable tacos and delicious tequila cocktails crafted by some of South Florida’s finest bars, restaurants and food trucks. Participating tequila and culinary partners will compete for the titles of “Best Taco” and “Best Tequila Cocktail.” Featured tequilas include Teremana Tequila, Moët, Hennessy and Palma Cerveza and featured food partners include bartaco, Chef Chris Valdes, Rainbow-licious Deelites and Feeding South Florida’s Community Kitchen.

The family-friendly event will feature a dedicated kid’s zone, a magical margarita garden and a raffle for the chance to win prizes. Attendees will also enjoy live entertainment, music, salsa dancing and more.

Each general admission ticket is all inclusive of food and drinks, Kid’s Zone, live music and entertainment, and salsa dancing. The VIP ticket includes a private VIP area, premium food and beverages, the margarita garden and more.

Currently, in South Florida, there are over 1.2 million food insecure individuals, and one in nine individuals in South Florida remain uncertain about where they will get their next meal due to inflation, the strained supply chain, rising fuel prices and increased housing costs among other factors.

Proceeds raised during the event will allow Feeding South Florida to fulfill its mission to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.

Re: American Heritage Schools to Host its Annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” Auction 4/20/24

Re: American Heritage Schools to Host its Annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” Auction
Saturday, 04/20/2024-, 05:30 pm-09:00 pm
American Heritage Schools – Broward Campus
12200 W Broward Blvd.,
Plantation, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: $20 online and $25 at the door

American Heritage Schools [ahschool.com], the top-ranked PK3 through 12 college preparatory school in Florida, is proud to announce its annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” auction benefiting the Broward Sheriff’s Foundation’s Retired Canine Relief Fund, on Saturday, April 20.

Everyone loves dogs; however, police dogs, or K-9s, are a special breed. Instead of enjoying the pampered pet lifestyle, K-9s dedicate their entire lives to working daily to protect and serve citizens in our community along with their fearless handlers. They are considered law enforcement officers, whose duties include constant training, apprehending suspects, and searching for explosives, drugs, and missing persons.

When the K-9s retire, their law enforcement handlers graciously adopt them and continue to care for them, as these K-9s have become their friends for life. Recognizing that the medical and healthcare for these K-9s can get quite costly, the Broward Sheriff’s Foundation has established the Retired K-9 Healthcare Fund. This Fund pays for up to 50% of the wellness care costs for all retired K-9s from any local law enforcement agency in Broward County.

Inspired by a little boy’s passion for animals and art, American Heritage Schools is raising money to “fund this fund” by selling artistic renditions of these fine K-9s. Jackson Laurie, a sophomore at American Heritage Schools, and his parents Dr. Douglas Laurie and Nikki Laurie-Van Allen have partnered with the National Art Honor Society and the award-winning Fine Arts faculty at American Heritage to create artwork of these very K-9 being honored.

American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, will be hosting a Silent Auction for these original works of art, as well as a limited supply of prints for sale at our K-9 Cause event. 100% of all funds raised from this event will benefit the Broward Sheriff Foundation’s Retired K-9 Relief Fund.

Omsa Gallery Exhibit Female Figuratively 12/2/23

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
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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

Exchange for Change Virtual Info Session 12/29/22

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

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

Facilitate a class/Volunteer/Intern

Attend our next virtual info session to learn more.

5050 Raffle for the Animals 6/18/21

5050 Raffle for the Animals
Friday, 06/18/2021-, 06:00 am-11:59 pm
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Cost: See description for ticket prices

Requiring social distancing?
Requiring masks?
Providing hand sanitizer?

Want to WIN BIG? The Humane Society of Greater Miami’s 50/50 Raffle for the Animals is back! Purchase tickets online for your chance at winning 50% of the total cash jackpot. The other half will help give homeless animals a second chance. It’s a win-win for everyone!
With tickets starting at just $10 for 10 tickets, $20 for 40 tickets or $40 for 200 tickets, you won’t want to miss out on your chance to win! Fetch the winning ticket online before June 18th ends.

My State MLS to Host Free, Educational Webinars for Real Estate Professionals Throughout May and June 5/13/21 – 6/25/21

My State MLS to Host Free, Educational Webinars for Real Estate Professionals Throughout May and June
Thursday, 05/13/2021-06/25/2021, 02:00 pm-03:00 pm
Website
Cost: Free

What/Who:
My State MLS, the first nationwide Multiple Listing Service of its kind with agents in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, is hosting free webinars throughout May and June for real estate professionals looking to grow their career and market their listings with an MLS that caters to their specific needs.

The webinars will show real estate professionals how they can best promote their listings for auctions, manufactured housing and commercial real estate; social media tips; how to have a strong online presence; and more.

All webinars take place on Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. ET. Please see the webinar schedule and registration details below:

The MLS for Auctioneers – May 13, 2-3 p.m. ET
My State MLS provides the tools to make auctions a success. It gives access to special fields for listings so that buyers have all the information they need to bid and offers robust syndication options to get more eyes on auctions. David Mink, operations manager and national trainer for My State MLS, will be the moderator.

The MLS for Manufactured Housing – May 20, 2-3 p.m. ET
Most MLSs don’t cater to mobile and manufactured housing listings. If they do allow manufactured properties, chances are they don’t provide the tools brokers, dealers, and park owners need to succeed. It’s time to meet the MLS made for manufactured housing. My State MLs offers unique fields for listings, top-tier syndication, and superior tools for teams. David Mink, operations manager and national trainer for My State MLS, will be the moderator.

The MLS for Commercial Real Estate – May 27, 2-3 p.m. ET
Commercial real estate is completely different from residential real estate – so why are commercial agents forced to use tools that don’t address their unique needs? Listen to the webinar to learn about My State MLS, the MLS with unique tools created just for commercial real estate. David Mink, operations manager and national trainer for My State MLS, will be the moderator.

Turning Up the Heat for Summer – June 4, 2-3 p.m. ET
Join My State MLS for sizzling tips on how to keep cool while trying to win new listings, ride the wave of showings and buyer inquiries and heat up your marketing strategy for the best summer yet. David Mink, operations manager and national trainer for My State MLS, will be the moderator.

Making a Splash on Social – June 11, 2-3 p.m. ET
Ready to dip your toe into the world of social marketing? Whether you’re testing the waters or already flooding your followers’ feeds, there’s always more to learn about the sink-or-swim world of social media. Make a splash with your online presence and join My State MLS to learn how to get started. Amanda Sternklar, marketing director for My State MLS, will be the moderator.

From Website to Lead Gen Machine – June 18, 2-3 p.m. ET
Now more than ever, it’s important to provide a seamless online experience. Having your own website is critical to market yourself, promote listings, increase lead generation, and build trust with potential customers. Join My State MLS to learn how to turn a website into a lead generation machine. Amanda Sternklar, marketing director for My State MLS, and David Mink, operations manager and national trainer for My State MLS, will be the moderators.

New Features Sneak Peek – June 25, 2-3 p.m. ET
Throughout the last year, My State MLS has been rolling out a slew of new features to help its members adapt to the changing market. Join My State MLS to learn about its biggest releases for the second half of 2021. David Mink, operations manager and national trainer for My State MLS, will be the moderator.

To register, real estate and aspiring real estate professionals can visit: www.mystatemls.com/webinar_schedule

When:
Thursday, May 13 from 2–3 p.m. ET
Thursday, May 20 from 2–3 p.m. ET
Thursday, May 27 from 2–3 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 4 from 2–3 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 11 from 2–3 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 18 from 2–3 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 25 from 2–3 p.m. ET

Where:
Online. Participants will receive online directions with next steps after registering here.

Cost:
FREE

How:
Visit www.mystatemls.com/webinar_schedule to register.

My State MLS to Host Free, Educational Webinars for Real Estate Professionals Throughout April 4/1/21, 4/8/21, 4/15/21, 4/22/21, 4/29/21

My State MLS to Host Free, Educational Webinars for Real Estate Professionals Throughout April
Thursday, 04/01/2021-, 02:00 pm-03:00 pm
Website
Cost: Free

What/Who:
My State MLS, the first nationwide Multiple Listing Service of its kind with agents in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, is hosting free webinars throughout April for real estate professionals looking to grow their career and learn how to incorporate videos into their real estate marketing efforts.

Videos have become an integral part of selling real estate and engaging potential buyers. The April webinars will take real estate professionals through the steps of creating a video from start to finish, including choosing the setup, planning the video, filming, editing and promoting the finished product.

All webinars take place on Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. ET. Please see the webinar schedule and registration details below:

“Lights, Camera, SOLD” Webinar Series:
Learn how to be a star in front of the camera and behind the scenes. By using My State MLS’s advice to create their own masterpieces, attendees can win prizes for best presentation, most informative and most entertaining video during the DAVE Awards on April 29.

April 1, 2–3 p.m. ET: Choosing Your Setup – David Mink, operations manager and national trainer for My State MLS, will be the moderator.
April 8, 2–3 p.m. ET: Planning Your Video – Amanda Sternklar, marketing director for My State MLS, will be the moderator.
April 15, 2–3 p.m. ET: Filming and Editing – David Mink, operations manager and national trainer for My State MLS, will be the moderator.
April 22, 2–3 p.m. ET: Promoting Your Masterpiece – Amanda Sternklar, marketing director for My State MLS, will be the moderator.
April 29, 2–3 p.m. ET: The DAVE Awards – David Mink, operations manager and national trainer for My State MLS, will be the moderator.

To register, real estate and aspiring real estate professionals can visit: www.mystatemls.com/webinar_schedule

When:
Thursday, April 1 from 2–3 p.m. ET
Thursday, April 8 from 2–3 p.m. ET
Thursday, April 15 from 2–3 p.m. ET
Thursday, April 22 from 2–3 p.m. ET
Thursday, April 29 from 2–3 p.m. ET

Where:
Online. Participants will receive online directions with next steps after registering here.

Cost:
FREE

How:
Visit www.mystatemls.com/webinar_schedule to register.

About My State MLS
In 2009, Dawn Pfaff founded NY State MLS, a full multiple listings service (MLS) serving all 62 New York counties. Born from a desire to create a common-sense MLS solution, New York’s statewide Multiple Listing Service quickly garnered agents across the state, as well as nationwide attention and demand for the company’s services. In 2015, My State MLS, the first nationwide Multiple Listing Service of its kind, was created and today it has agents in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. LA State MLS debuted in October 2020. In addition to its MLSs, My State MLS’s services and products have expanded to include direct feeds to all major sites (Zillow, Trulia, Homes.com, Realtor.com and ListHub), international syndication, IDX feed, branded virtual tours, access to FIND, website design, private MLS administration and much more. For more information visit, www.mystatemls.com.

Knight Arts Challenge Community Conversations 3/20/17, 3/21/17, 3/22/17, 3/23/17, 4/3/17, 4/6/17

Knight Arts Challenge Community Conversations
Monday, March 20, 6:30pm
Milander Center
4800 Palm Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012

Monday, March 20, 8:00pm
Live Radio show on Jolt Radio, Discussion & Call in using this phone number 305.912.5658.

Tuesday, March 21, 6:30
The Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th St
Miami, FL 33127
(KAC winner DJ Le Spam will spin following presentation)

Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Pl
Miramar, FL 33025

Wednesday, March 22, 6-9pm
Historic Hampton House
4240 NW 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142

Thursday, March 23, 6:30-8:00pm
Kendall Excello Dance Studio
8700 SW 129th Terrace
Miami, FL 33176
Warehouse district

Little Haiti Cultural Center Theatre
212 NE 59th Terrace
Miami, FL 33137

Monday, April 3, 11am
Gato Bldg
1100 Simonton
Key West, FL 33040

Thursday., April 6, 6:30-8:00pm
Respectable Street
518 Clematis St
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Band to follow Lindsey Mills and the Lazy Lovers

Knight Arts Challenge Miami – offering a share of $2.5 million for local arts ideas – Submit Best Idea for Chance to Win Grant – Deadline April 28

Ife-Ile Afro-Cuban Dance Festival, Origami Everglades, Reading Queer Literary Festival, PageSlayers Summer Camp, N8tive Reel Cinema Festival are all winners of a 2016 Knight Arts Challenge, a grant awarded to any one with an idea that brings South Florida together through the arts.

A project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Knight Arts Challenge is accepting ideas through April 28. “The Knight Arts Challenge is an opportunity for everyone to pursue his or her artistic dreams,” said Victoria Rogers, vice president for arts at Knight Foundation. “We want hear your big ideas that can help inspire, reflect, and engage your community.”

Applying takes 150 words to fill out the initial application, which will be available at knightarts.org through April 28, so be ready to distill your complex ideas down to their very essence, if you can.

There are only three rules for submissions:
1) The idea must be about the arts.
2) The project must take place in or benefit South Florida.
3) The grant recipients must find funds to match Knight’s commitment.

Many previous Knight Arts Challenge winners have been small, grassroots efforts that reflect South Florida and its many cultures. They include the recently launched Nu Deco Ensemble, which aims to be a 21st century orchestra for Miami; MicroTheater Miami, which adapts an idea from Madrid by offering short plays in shipping containers; in addition to funding to engage the public in creating a major public art project in Opa-locka.

Photographs from Shakespeare by the Sea XXIII Summer Production of Coriolanus on 7/20/13

Shakespeare by the Sea XXIII. Summer Production of Coriolanus at the Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter on Saturday, July 20, 2013.  Coriolanus was presented by  The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival and the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation.  I had never seen this play and I loved it and the production of it was amazing.  If you have not made it to Shakespeare by the Sea it is a must do.  Great way to spend an evening!!!!

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