Tag: 11/8/24

Cultivating Creativity The Essential Role of Studio Spaces in Artistic Expression 11/8/24

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Cultivating Creativity The Essential Role of Studio Spaces in Artistic Expression
Friday, 11/08/2024-, 04:00 pm-05:00 pm
Doral Cultural Arts Center
8363 Northwest 53rd Street,
Doral, Florida, 33166
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Cost: Free

Join us for an Artist Talk at the Doral International Art Fair!
The DIAF will be open from noon to 8:00 p.m., with two-hour sessions per ticket. Tickets free with registration. Attendees must reserve their tickets in advance.
In this 45-minute talk, followed by Q&A, Ignacio Font and Jean Blackwell Font will explore the indispensable role of studio spaces in nurturing creativity and supporting artists, particularly in Miami Dade County.

Viña Don Melchor Pairing Dinner at Mirabella 11/8/24

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Viña Don Melchor Pairing Dinner at Mirabella
Friday, 11/08/2024-, 07:00 pm-
Mirabella
4441 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
RSVP / Register
Cost: $149.00

Fontainebleau’s Cellar 1954 Dinner Series welcomes Viña Don Melchor for an indulgent evening showcasing a custom multi-course menu at their coastal Italian restaurant, Mirabella. Special guest Enrique Tirado, Viña Don Melchor’s CEO and Winemaker, will guide guests through an exclusive selection of vintage pours, perfectly paired with dishes custom-created by Mirabella’s Executive Chef Paul Keyser. A cheers to milestones, 2024 marks Viña Don Melchor’s 35th harvest anniversary, as well as Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s 70th anniversary.

YMCA of South Florida’s 10th Annual Veterans Day Salute 11/8/24

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YMCA of South Florida’s 10th Annual Veterans Day Salute
Friday, 11/08/2024-, 08:30 am-11:00 am
Bonaventure Town Center Club
16690 Saddle Club Road,
Weston, Florida, 33326
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Cost: Complimentary for veterans (RSVP required)

Join us in commemorating a decade of gratitude at our 10th Annual Veterans Day Salute! Presented by Milner Technologies and hosted in partnership with the City of Weston, this annual affair features a heartfelt breakfast, gathering 500 veterans and community leaders to honor their service and sacrifice.
Mark Nutsch, who served in the Army as a Ranger Regiment and Special Forces officer, deploying on multiple combat tours, is this year’s keynote speaker. He will share his remarkable experience leading a 12-man team in an unconventional warfare campaign following the 9/11 attacks in a mission that changed the course of history.
Proceeds from this event provide financial support to veterans’ families, granting them access to the Y, our programming and so much more.
To purchase tickets and for more information, visit ymcasouthflorida.org/veterans-day-salute. For more information about sponsorships or the event, contact Aimee Fretwell at AFretwell@ymcasouthflorida.org or 954-334-9622, ext. 1045.

Island City Stage Presents The Fantasticks, A Love Story Reimagined 10/17/24 – 11/17/24

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Island City Stage Presents The Fantasticks, A Love Story Reimagined
Sunday, 10/17/2024-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
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Cost: $50 – $65

Off-Broadway’s longest-running and most beloved musical, The Fantasticks, will kick off Island City Stage’s 13th South Florida Season beginning October 17. Audiences are in for a treat with twist with during Island City Stage’s South Florida premiere of this reimagined version by original librettist and lyricist Tom Jones featuring two young compelling gay leads. The show will run through November 17, 2024.

The Fantasticks is an allegorical story loosely based on Edmund Rostand’s 1894 play The Romancers (Les Romanesques), concerning two neighboring parents who trick their children into falling in love by pretending to feud. The LGBTQIA+ focused rewrite features two young gay men, Matt and Lewis, at the center of the story, instead of a young man and woman (the original characters were Matt and Luisa).

According to Playbill, during its original run at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in Greenwich Village, The Fantasticks logged a record-breaking 17,162 performances. When the original production closed in 2002, news of the closing made the front page of The New York Times. In 2006, the revival opened at The Theater Center, directed by Jones. That production closed June 4, 2017, after playing 4,390 performances in the Jerry Orbach Theatre, for a combined total of 21,552 performances in New York—still the longest-running musical production worldwide. Over the years, notable names who have appeared in the Off-Broadway and touring productions have included Liza Minnelli, Elliott Gould, F. Murray Abraham, Glenn Close, Keith Charles, Carole Demas, Kristin Chenoweth and Bert Convy. This newly revised version of the classic show premiered in 2022 in Michigan.

Island City Stage’s production of The Fantasticks is directed by Andy Rogow and stars Jonny Lee Jr. (Lewis), Kevin Hincapie (Matt) Jesse Luttrell (El Gallo), Margot Moreland (Mildred), Michael Gioia (Henry); Rayner Gabriel (Mortimer); Louie San Luis (Mute) and Jeni Hacker (Bessie).
The Fantasticks is co-produced by Michael Mullins & Terry Gaw and Mark Loeser & The Opening Doors Charitable Trust. Lights and Sound Sponsor is Scott Bennett and Set Sponsor is Glenn Goldberg. Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., The SHS Foundation, The Maval Foundation, The Warten Foundation and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

Island City Stage’s 2024-25 season of powerful storytelling focusing on the nature of families also includes the upcoming shows Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance from January 16 – February 9, 2025, Fat Ham by James Ijames from April 3 – May 4, 2025; The Dying Gaul by Craig Lucas from May 22 – June 15, 2025 and At The Wedding by Bryna Turner from August 21 – September 21, 2025.

Individual show tickets start at $50. A Mimosa Sunday Brunch sponsored by Dr. Deborah Floyd will take place on October 27 with tickets at $65. The show runs for two hours and 30 minutes with an intermission.

Island City Stage will also be offering two Flexpass options this season. The Flexpass5 ($215) offers five tickets that can be used all for one show or one for every show (no processing fees) and $5 off additional tickets purchased ($52 upfront savings). The Flexpass3 ($130) offers three tickets that can be used all for one show or one for every show (no processing fees) and $5 off additional tickets purchased ($33 upfront savings). Discounts are available for groups.

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.

The Juanfe Foundation:Wellness Event 11/8/24

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The Juanfe Foundation:Wellness Event
Friday, 11/08/2024-, 11:00 pm-01:00 pm
The Sacred Space
105 NE 24th St,
Miami, Florida, 33137
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Cost: 60

Come join us for a day of rejuvenation and relaxation at The Sacred Space Miami! The Juanfe Foundation is hosting a wellness event that promises to nourish your mind, body, and soul through one hour of yoga instructed by Isa Maldonado and a 30-minute guided meditation with Luisa Polito. There will be complimentary snacks and drinks when class is over. By connecting with like-minded individuals and discovering new ways to prioritize self-care we can make a change for ourselves and others.

SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem at Museum of Discovery and Science 9/20/24 – 1/5/25

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SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem at Museum of Discovery and Science
Friday, 09/20/2024-01/05/2025, 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

Join SCOOBY-DOO!™ and the gang to solve a gem of a mystery when the all-new SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem opens on Friday, September 20 at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). This immersive experience, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Young detectives and their families will work through the rooms of the mansion meeting different characters from the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades. Unmask the jewel thief and discover secrets of the mansion through January 5, 2025.

In the Hall of Portraits, meet Daphne—the brave fashionista of the gang. Comb through moving eye portraits to discover the villain’s hidden control panel that creates spooky illusions. In the Villain’s Tinkering Workshop, work alongside Fred, the group’s calm and collected leader, to build a trap for the villain. Green glowing clues appear to help along the way! Shaggy and his lovable canine pal Scooby-Doo™ can be found in the kitchen of course, where families participate in the iconic ghost chase and create many more delicious memories. No mystery can be solved without the help of tech-savvy Velma in the library music room. Solve a musical puzzle on the organ and use the Clue Analyzer to get a visual of the villain.

Be sure to gather the family for a mesmerizing photo op with The Mystery Machine! The iconic vehicle, on loan from Warner Bros. Archives, was one of four that were initially made for the live-action movies SCOOBY-DOO (2002) and SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASED (2004).

SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment. The Children’s Museum is a nonprofit committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences across the arts, sciences and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. It is locally presented by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

This exhibit is included with Museum admission.

For more information about SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem, visit mods.org/exhibit/scoobydoo.

For Museum 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.

T. Rex Roars into the Autonation® IMAX ® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery And Science 7/15/24 – 1/15/25

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T. Rex Roars into the Autonation® IMAX ® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery And Science
Sunday, 07/15/2024-01/15/2025, 10:00 am-10:00 pm
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

Following the global announcement of the discovery of a rare juvenile T. rex specimen by three young boys, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is pleased to announce the premiere of T. REX, the giant screen documentary that captured this incredible expedition on camera. This captivating science adventure and a love letter to T. rex, the Greatest of All Tyrants – the GOAT – is now playing at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater.

Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large, fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex – from hatchling to hulking adult – to life. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator.

With hat tips to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic T. rex depictions over the last century, the film also brings to life a cast of prehistoric characters including rex’s archrival, Triceratops; Quetzalcoatlus, one the largest animals ever to take flight; and the 25-foot long Sinraptor, a species that likely fed on early tyrannosaurs.

T. REX is an immersive cinema experience produced by Giant Screen Films and D3D Cinema, in partnership with the Field Museum, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Houston Museum of Natural Science and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, in association with the Cincinnati Museum Center, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Museums Victoria, and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. The T. rex fossil featured in the film was collected on land under the jurisdiction of the US Bureau of Land Management, permit ND2023-00084.

The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. T. REX 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.