To honor the dedication and courage to fight for racial equality, the city of Miami Beach will declare Nov. 28 as Josephine Baker Day. Baker fought for desegregation by playing to non-segregated audiences during the Jim Crow era, including Miami in 1951. Along with the Miami Beach dedication, Baker will be the first Black woman to
Read MoreThe Broward Performing Arts Foundation recently welcomed four new board members for the 2021/2022 season. The organization has been providing support for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for over 30 years. Funds raised by the foundation help support the center’s innovative and diverse programming, including its arts-in-education initiatives, community engagement activities and capital
Read MoreGuests can bring their furry companion for a day of brunch, live music, a doggie buffet and a chance at various gifts and prizes during Tri-County Animal Rescue’s annual Peppermint Bark & Brunch. The event will benefit Tri-County’s Emergency Medical Fund, which provides life-saving pro-bono surgeries and other crucial medical procedures. Andrea Stark, Adrien Arpel,
Read MoreTo commemorate the sacrifice and bravery of Boca Raton’s first responders, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum will open its new changing exhibit with a nod to the police, firefighters, healthcare workers, dispatchers and EMS responders. The display, FIRST RESPONDERS, will debut from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the museum, 71
Read MoreInstead of turning to traditional malls for holiday gifts on Black Friday, the Humane Society of Broward County’s “Black Furrday” pet adoption event aims to provide furry friends to holiday crowds. During the Humane Society of Broward County (HSBC) event, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 2070 Griffin Road in Fort Lauderdale, the nonprofit
Read MoreAfter launching his flagship location in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village in 2019, former NFL Linebacker Stephen Tulloch (pictured, left) recently opened a second Circle House Coffee location on Oakland Park Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, now the first and only drive-thru coffee shop east of Interstate 95 on Oakland Park Boulevard. Circle House Coffee strives to include
Read MoreHoffman’s Chocolates will be offering philanthropic promotions to help the South Florida community this holiday season. The endeavors include a monthlong food drive in November, a 12-foot Christmas tree and a special holiday sale. Along with displaying a 12-foot Christmas tree lit up in orange, green and gold at the Greenacres Factory location, Hoffman’s Chocolates
Read MoreWhile it’s true that communities across South Florida host variations of the outdoor weekend market, only Hollywood boasts a go-big-or-go-home version that spans 190,000 square feet. In fact, the Yellow Green Farmer’s Market (3080 Sheridan Road) shows no signs of curbing its growth. The massive tin roof-covered complex, featuring some 600 stalls operated by more than 250
Read MoreTo help residents experience what a true Miami winter wonderland would be like, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami is hosting its annual NightGarden walkthrough holiday event. The innovative augmented reality display, presented by Kilburn Live!, allows participants to experience a holiday-themed exhibition featuring illuminations and special effects, including state-of-the-art outdoor holograms. The display opens to
Read MoreMore than 250,000 LED lights will illuminate Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach as the shopping center commences the holiday season with a unique event. A 10-minute light show set to the sounds of holiday music favorites will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. The daily light show will start at the top of every
Read MoreHoliday shoppers looking to support a good cause while buying presents have the perfect opportunity at the PAWS Holiday Shopping Extravaganza from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the Coral Ridge Country Club, 3801 Bayview Dr. in Fort Lauderdale. The event features a variety of vendors to help meet the needs of many
Read MoreNov. 13: The fifth annual Ryan Owens Memorial Run, held on Deerfield Beach, honors the life of the Fort Lauderdale native and Navy SEAL who was killed in action in 2017. The 4-mile event, which recalls the weekly timed beach runs during SEAL training, benefits the Naked Warrior Project—a nonprofit organization started by Ryan’s brother John to
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