Coronavirus By Xavier Cortada About the piece: The University of Miami professor created this digital artwork to launch his “Miami Corona Project,” a real-time record—from people communicating through different platforms—of the impact the pandemic has had on Miami-Dade County. For more on the artist: cortadaprojects.org/corona
Read MoreA peaceful protest Wednesday that started at Pompey Park and ended at City Hall in Delray Beach included one of tennis’ rising stars. Delray resident Coco Gauff, who graced the cover of the February issue of Lifestyle, joined hundreds of locals seeking justice and social change in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death on May
Read More[image_with_text image=”27019″]South Florida cosmetics manufacturer Oxygen Development delivered 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer (image above and featured image) to Boca Helping Hands. Oxygen has so far donated 50,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to Jackson Health Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and other organizations. Boca Helping Hands will include the hand sanitizers
Read MoreThe cancellation last month of Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center’s (CDTC) annual fundraiser prompted the nonprofit organization’s newest board member to jump into the charity deep end. Captain Lee Rosbach, star of the Bravo series Below Deck, has launched the “Captain’s Crew” in the hopes of recovering some of the funds that would have been
Read MoreFor the future Picasso: This summer, the Coral Springs Museum of Art promises a summer program to remember with digital camp Zoom Into the Studio. Children 6 to 17 include “Comic Book Design,” “Sketching Portraits and Figures,” “Teen Creative Storytelling,” “Exploring Watercolor” and “Art Around the World.” Camp runs Monday-Friday, June 15-Aug. 14. Rate is
Read MoreLove Prevails By Chen H. Bitton and Joey Ace About the piece: In this pop art computer image, Mickey and Minnie share a COVID-era kiss against the backdrop of Alfred Eisenstaedt’s iconic World War II-era photograph from V-J Day in Times Square. For more on the artists: aceartmovement.com; bittonart.com; paintingpicnik.com The Q.U.A.R.A.N.T.I.N.E. Project South Florida
Read MoreOne of many troubling offshoots of quarantine life has been the increase in domestic violence incidents. Shelter-in-place restrictions has made it even more challenging for victims of that violence to escape their circumstances. College Hunks Moving Company, which has a Broward-based franchise, is doing its part to help by offering free moving services to anyone
Read MoreThe Kravis Center is continuing to entertain those who are still, for the most part, sheltering at home amidst the pandemic. During the quarantine, the performing arts center launched Kravis@Home, a centralized digital resource for those missing the immediacy and thrill of the performing arts. The page functions as a central hub for arts resources
Read MoreAs we move into our new normal, South Florida organizations are continuing to hold virtual events to engage the community and raise funds, including House of Hope. The nonprofit, which provides substance abuse and mental health programming, will host Race to Recovery to raise awareness of the impact of addiction in the South Florida community.
Read MoreJoin Broward Public Library Foundation for a Virtual Happy Hour with esteemed author Carla Neggers on July 1st at 6:00pm. Carla Neggers has authored over 80 romance and romantic suspense novels, including Rival’s Break, and has been listed as a bestselling author by both New York Times and USA Today. She was originally scheduled to join the
Read MoreInternational travel restrictions due to the pandemic have left thousands of people unable to return to their home countries here in South Florida. But thanks to an ongoing humanitarian initiative by Spirit Airlines, more than 7,500 people have been reunited with their families. Starting in April, the Miramar-based airline began organizing flights between eight countries,
Read MoreEven as the country reopens, it’s clear that favorite summer activities will look a bit different from the norm. Here to adapt to those changes while still offering fun education are the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami and Jungle Island, which are both offering summer camps for children. Check out the details below.
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