THE EVENT Many Cultures, One People is a first of its kind, family-oriented concert bringing distinctive varieties of music and performances from many cultures into one venue. The event includes Women in Jazz – featuring Joan Cartwright, Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko Drummers, Silver Stars USA Steel Orchestra, Simon Salz Klezmer Band, Nritya Surabhi Indian Dance
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THE EVENT Sun Sports HEAT TV broadcasters and two of South Florida’s leading sports media personalities, Eric Reid and Tony Fiorentino host a two-day fundraising event to honor South Florida’s sports icons and the achievements by some of the today’s most acclaimed community heroes. The fundraiser benefits both Lauren’s Kids and the Dade Schools Athletic
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THE EVENT Over the past 25 years, Literary Feast has brought such literary icons as Russell Banks, brothers Frank and Malachy McCourt, Art Buchwald, Joyce Carol Oates and Dave Barry to Broward County. The 26th edition promises to be as entertaining, educational and thought-provoking as its predecessors. Among the 22 featured authors this year are
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THE EVENT The Museum of Discovery and Science will host the 19th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration. This year’s co-chairs include: John Ebenger, Berkowitz, Dick, Pollack & Brant; Vivian Porcelli, Bank of America; and Mark Talbott, Republic Services. Last year had a record 2,000 guests and another sell out crowd is
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Baptist Hospital of Miami, in partnership with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, has received certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Baptist Hospital is the first hospital in South Florida, the second in the state and one of only a few nationwide to receive this esteemed
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Lightning is many times deadly and unpredictable. To add to this danger, Florida experiences a higher concentration of lightning because of its location between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It is common knowledge that one must seek shelter if one hears thunder or sees lightning. But sometimes these precautions are not heeded
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THE EVENT The first annual Wine Women & Shoes event will serve as one of United Way of Broward County’s main fundraising events for the year. Created for those who enjoy fine wine, great style, and supporting a noble cause, the proceeds from the event will directly impact the community through local programs. The event
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Jazz legends performing at Pinecrest Gardens will now stay an extra day to mentor New World School of Arts high school students under the direction of James Gaiser, thanks to a new grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. “Everywhere you go in Miami, we want you to have an encounter with
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This past Saturday, Miami-Dade Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho and Gulliver Head of Schools Frank Steel personally visited Holmes Elementary to show their support for the Baby Bulls Academy Saturday School. An initiative between Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and partners Teach for America (TFA) and Gulliver Schools, this program aims to expose third
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Celebrating the city of Coconut Creek’s anniversary Butterflies might be the rock stars of the insect kingdom and they have a festival to prove it Coconut Creek will celebrate its 12th Annual Butterfly Festival on Feb. 22, highlighting a city symbol insect species that has faced some challenges. Both National Public Radio and the New York
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Ron Magill, a wildlife expert and photographer as well as a notable alumni of Palmetto Senior High School, will be talking on “Sex and the Animals” on February 26 at Pinecrest Gardens. This is part of Palmetto Senior High School Alumni Association’s fundraising efforts. While the Alumni Association is only three years old, Palmetto Senior
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In May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern – cancer. A year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event. Since those first steps, the Relay For Life movement has grown
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