Capping its 30th anniversary this year, Breakthrough Miami was selected as one of 13 nonprofit organizations that received the NFL’s Inspire Change Social Justice Grant. Breakthrough was the only nonprofit organization in Florida to receive funds as part of the NFL’s initiative Inspire Change, part of its 10-year $250 million commitment to social justice. Breakthrough’s
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami is taking art outside for a whole year for a special project. Art on the Plaza will present newly commissioned, public artworks from Miami-based artists. Artists that will have work gracing the MOCA Plaza include Reginald O’Neal, Studio AMLgMATD (Laz Ojalde and Natalie Zlamalova), a collaborative presentation by
What better way to celebrate The Salty’s recent five-year anniversary in Wynwood (50 NW 23rd St., No. 112) than to showcase five of the artisanal doughnut shop’s most popular selections. Every doughnut made at The Salty, which also has a location in South Miami (6022 S. Dixie Highway), features 24-hour brioche dough, made in-house daily,
If you have any tangible memories from your life in 2020, don’t throw them out. HistoryMiami is collecting historical items from this time and is asking Miami residents for help. The Smithsonian Affiliate in downtown Miami has issued a call for Miamians to share stories and items from 2020 for its Collecting 2020 project. The
The CEO and chairwoman of RCC Associates, the nationally renowned general contractor celebrating 50 years in 2021, is proudly sharing dated news, not that it really matters. This is what mothers do when they’re beaming about their child’s accomplishments—and in this case, especially, Beverly Raphael-Altman has plenty about which to be proud. In late October,
This weekend, HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) is inviting the community to join in its mission to provide services that educate and empower Broward County’s vulnerable youth with a Unity Weekend fundraiser Jan. 8 to Jan. 10. The fundraiser is open to individuals, teams, families and companies, who are encouraged to complete any kind
South Florida organizations with a mission to serve the community are grateful for the generosity of philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Last year, the writer committed to the Giving Pledge, an initiative started by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates that encourages the world’s richest people to donate their money to charitable causes. As part of
With the new year, the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum is going through a makeover. During the past few months, the BRHS&M went through a $3.9-million reimagination, redesign and renovation in preparation for a soon-to-be-announced reopening to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 20222. Executive director Mary Csar said the museum worked with Creative Art
As COVID-19 has inspired South Floridians to reimagine and reshuffle their homes, some have expanded their offices, turned their outdoor spaces into mini-resorts or built wine rooms and screening rooms. These are all worthy and homey upgrades, sure to elevate a home’s financial and personal value and outlast the pandemic era. But a niche selection
Broward Center for the Performing Arts is taking its stage outside. The performing arts center is launching Backlot Live, a newly converted seated event space at the Lillian S. Wells Backstage Parking Lot, an area usually reserved for the stars and their crews. For additional safety, seating allows for 6 feet of physical distance, while
