It’s been more than 26 years since Lisa Scott-Founds (pictured, below) stepped into her first board meeting as president and CEO of Winterfest. Though the boat parade and its surrounding festivities had become a staple of the holiday season in and around Broward County, the event didn’t seem to be making the kinds of waves
Los Angeles-based creator Hope Zarro will be a featured artist during Art Miami’s sister exhibition, CONTEXT Art Miami. The prestigious event is returning for its ninth year from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5 and is known for its cutting-edge collections featuring emerging artists from all over the world. CONTEXT Art Miami kicks off Miami Art Week
The Charles F. Dodge City Center Pembroke Pines is gearing up to host a multitude of events well into 2022. The mixed-use community is home to a state-of-the-art facility capable of hosting local events, conventions, trade shows, meetings and concerts, as well as casual-chic and family-style restaurants featuring international cuisine and numerous name-brand stores and
American Heritage Schools will host internationally-acclaimed mathematics professor, coach and entrepreneur Dr. Po-Shen Loh at its Fort Lauderdale campus for two guest lectures on Saturday, Dec. 11. The speaking engagements, which coincide with the 2021 Middle School Math Invitational, are free and open to the public. Dr. Loh graduated at the top of his class
The Historic Stranahan House Museum will host its inaugural “Home for the Holidays” celebratory event to ring in the holiday season. The event lasts from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the museum, 335 SE 6th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The historic landmark will feature elegant Victorian-era displays, twinkling lights and festive
A $20 million lead gift to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium from Palm Beach residents Howard and Wendy Cox will launch the capital campaign to change the center’s name to the Cox Science Center and Aquarium. The funding will also help the facility add additional 130,000 total square feet of space for programming,
The Picassos are back, and so are the Warhols. This year, there’s even art by Bob Dylan coming to Miami. Art Basel Miami Beach (Dec. 2-4; with VIP days Nov. 30 and Dec. 1) makes its much-anticipated return after the cancellation of last year’s event due to COVID-19. Also, back in full swing is Miami
Lawrence F. De George and Lorena Perozo, Founders and Directors of the LDG & LPR Charitable Foundation, donated $1 million to honor Rita and Rick Case for their efforts in creating the annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Yacht Rendezvous at Fisher Island in Miami. The funds will help benefit the 12 Boys
As the Downtown Doral area expands its offerings of family-friendly events, live entertainment and trendy restaurants, the mixed-used plaza also offers various holiday-themed shows in December to enhance guests’ cultural experiences. For three weeks, world-renowned artists will be featured during Downtown Doral’s Holiday Fest celebration. Upcoming shows include: RADIANCE – By Miami City Ballet When:
Not everyone enjoys the amount of meal preparation the Thanksgiving holiday entails. Exhaustion can quickly set it from cooking and cleaning up while entertaining a bevy of friends and family. Luckily for those who don’t want to cook or clean, some South Florida restaurants will be open to serve delicious and convenient meals on Thanksgiving
