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Juneteenth Celebration in Pompano Beach to Feature Melton Mustafa Jr.

As part of the city’s Juneteenth Celebration, the Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department will host a virtual jazz concert and celebration headlined by the Melton Mustafa Quintet on June 18. The free concert will be broadcast live on Pompano Beach’s Facebook page. The show at the Ali Cultural Arts Center will feature trumpeter Melton Mustafa

Playing With Fire, Part 4

Howie Kleinberg

Howie Kleinberg Executive chef, The Anderson The dish: Chicken on the Brick About the chicken: “This is a traditional Italian dish. We’re going to take out the backbone and then put the breast side down. We use a pan on top of the charcoal; you get the flavor of the charcoal, and the skin gets

Co-founder of J.R. Dunn Jewelers Dies at 78

James ‘Jim’ R. Dunn, who helped establish J.R. Dunn Jewelers as one of the most successful companies in South Florida, died on May 21 at 78. Dunn co-owned the business with his wife Ann Marie Dunn and their son Sean Dunn. The company was established in 1969 and its success helped propel the jewelry store

Let’s Get Small

According to Guinness World Records, the largest wedding banquet ever staged involved a former movie star in India who hosted her foster son’s reception on a 50-acre property in Madras. There were winged mythological creations greeting guests at the entrance, huge papier-mâché replicas of ancient Indian princes, rows of Grecian columns with colored lights, and

Celebrate National Wine Day in South Florida

Christmas has arrived for wine enthusiasts with National Wine Day commencing on Tuesday. To celebrate the national occasion, many South Florida restaurants and wine retailers are providing specials to guests to enjoy and raise their glasses to. Whether it’s red, white, rosé, or sparkling, patrons can savor any type of wine and South Florida restaurants

Junior League of Boca Raton Reaches Milestone With Diaper Bank

After launching its Diaper Bank in 2011, the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) has provided 5.2 million diapers to needy families in the area. The donations reach 3,000 children monthly through 24 nonprofit organizations. The success of the endeavor will translate into the establishment of the Junior League of Boca Raton Diaper Bank as

Q&A: Larry Rein of ChildNet

For an organization that deals with some of life’s grittiest real-world dramas, ChildNet sure knows a thing or two about circus-like feats. As the lead agency for community-based care in Broward (since 2002) and Palm Beach counties (since 2012), the esteemed nonprofit organization manages to keep hundreds of child-welfare plates spinning at any one time.

Westfield Broward Mall to Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month

To help recognize Haitian Heritage Month, the Westfield Broward Mall’s Island SPACE Caribbean Museum will feature two exhibits highlighting the country’s culture.  The Voices of Hispaniola show is curated by Jean-Jacques Stephen Alexis which occur from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10

Kravis Center to Begin Selling Subscriptions for Upcoming Season

Kravis center

In another sign of economic revival after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will soon begin selling subscriptions for its Kravis on Broadway 2021/2022 Season. The subscriptions will be available for purchase starting at $268 beginning June 7 with the first show set for November.  Plays and musicals to be featured

Museum of Discovery and Science Offering Unlimited Summer Pass

Hoping to capitalize on the summer school break and less COVID-19 restrictions, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in Fort Lauderdale is now offering its MODS + MOVIES Summer Pass. The special promotions will allow patrons who purchase the pass to receive unlimited admission to the center through September 30 and to attend four