Sushi by Bou Brickell
1300 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL, United States
Newly opened on December 1, 2022, Sushi By Bou offers a timed Omakase experience that will keep you coming back for more.
Located in the SLS Brickell Hotel, in the heart of Brickell on South Miami Avenue, Sushi By Bou showcases the finest imported Japanese fish with two Omakase options: a 12 course, $60 experience, and a premium offering of 17 courses for $100. Allow our chefs to guide you through our intimate tasting menu while you soak in the luxurious surroundings of our art house-inspired decor and design, featuring rich black and gold design elements, ingrained into the elegance of the surrounding SLS Hotel property. Sushi By Bou also offers a selection of craft cocktails, imported sake, and fine Japanese spirits. Join us before or after your reservation for drinks and good times in our well-appointed lounge area.
NOTE: Event listing date of "December 13, 2022, to December 13, 2023" represents publishing of this listing. Sushi by Bou is now open Tuesday - Sunday every week indefinitely.
Channing Tatum and the producers of Magic Mike Live are thrilled to announce the debut of Magic Mike Live: The Tour on October 13, 2022, at the Miami Marine Stadium for its limited-time run in the Magic City. Magic Mike Live is an unforgettably fun night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment based on the hit movies. The first-class experience features some of the world’s sexiest, most talented men performing heart-racing dance routines in front of, above and all around you. Equal parts empowering and exhilarating, the 90-minute show is punctuated by unexpected, temperature-raising acts from a thrilling range of acrobatic and musical talent. If you’re looking for the ultimate girls’ night out or an electrifying date night, look no further than Magic Mike Live. Tickets can be purchased on MMLTour.com starting at $49 plus taxes & fees. Epic VIP experiences are also available for those looking to up the ante on their visit to Magic Mike Live.
DAER South Florida
1 Lucky St, Hollywood, United States
Do you have the winter blues? If you are dreaming of warm balmy breezes and electric blue skies, then DAER South Florida is the perfect winter escape for you. DAER South Florida launched its Winter Escape offer for travelers looking for warmer weather, a vibrant scene, and the ultimate party experience. Now until mid-February winter, visitors receive special VIP pricing of up to 60 percent off for Dayclub and Nightclub premium sections.
DAER Nightclub, DAER Dayclub & Rooftop Live redefine the nightlife and daylife event scene with top producers and live performances. Introduced by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida - the Guitar Hotel, guests can anticipate unforgettable moments, day and night. DAER venues feature cutting-edge audio-visual technology, elevated bottle service, and a carefully curated lineup of the world's most sought-after DJ's and live artists.
For more information on live performances, New Year's Eve "The Masquerade" packages, and table reservations, call (954) 779-4750 or visit hardrocknightlife.com.
Visit us online at HardRockNightlife.com call (954) 779-4750 or follow us: Facebook: DAER South Florida, Twitter: @DAERSouthFlorida, Instagram: @DAERSouthFL
Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Every Sunday from noon-3 p.m., unwind under the bright SoFlo sun at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort’s show-stopping rooftop pool and bar while enjoying live beats by a rotating lineup of DJs, a wide range of tasty bites and cocktails, and unmatched views of the Yachting Capital of the World.
Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is a brand new boutique hotel channeling an elevated and vibrant atmosphere with an art deco flair. Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, the resort just steps away from the blissful ocean and off the Intracoastal Waterway with a perfect birds-eye view of the city's boating life. The onsite restaurant, La Fuga meaning “the escape,” has a diverse menu of modern, coastal Italian cuisine by Chef Michael Mayer.
Fratelli La Bufala
437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States
From 6:30-8:30 p.m., guests in attendance will receive hands-on instruction by Fratelli’s master pizza maker and learn how to make and stretch their own individual pizza dough with fresh toppings using Neapolitan hand techniques.
Enjoy a complimentary welcome glass of Prosecco at arrival, passed bites such as cacio & pepe chips, mini meatballs in Marinara sauce and fresh bruschetta, as well as all the ingredients and instruction to make a personal 12-inch woodfired pizza with desired toppings.
During the class, diners can upgrade their beverage experience with a 50% discount on all bottles of wine. After learning the art of pizza making, guests are officially dubbed pizza pros with a Certificate of Completion.
Grab your friends and family and purchase tickets for the next class today! To purchase tickets go to www.eventbrite.com/e/pizza-making-classes-tickets-317699827737
Price is per person and includes class, one personal pizza and tax - gratuity not included.
Master Brewer Academy’s comprehensive full "Professional Brewer Training" program! Designed for those with a serious passion for brewing and who are planning to make beer their career or start their own brewery. Founded and led by Director of Education Todd Space, MBA’s classroom is the taproom with the curriculum taught inside South Florida’s most noteworthy breweries, including Est. 33 (where Todd is a head brewer), Cerveceria La Tropical, The Tank Brewing Co., and Tarpon River Brewing, and taught by their respective head brewers. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students can enroll in the 11-month program for $7,950 (there is a 15% “pay in full” discount) and will receive a “Certificate of Completion” when all coursework and required internship hours are successfully completed. See the modules below:
Module 1: The Science of Brewing - 4 topics
Module 2: Brewing Equipment and Technology - 3 topics
Module 3: Internship
Module 4: Advanced Topics - 4 topics
Earn your Institute of Brewing and Distilling's (IBD) General Certificate in Brewing! The MBA curriculum is designed for diverse learning styles emphasizes the need for hands-on practical instruction and balances the art and science of brewing.
THesis Hotel Miami
1350 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL, United States
Join certified yoga instructor and THesis Wellness Ambassador Bianca Natalie for a wellness reset before the weekend in the chic architecturally designed Paseo at THesis Hotel Miami. Every Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m., guests are invited to take part in the outdoor yoga class while they indulge in views of the serene courtyard. The 60-minute class is open to all skill levels and explores the fundamental postures of a Vinyasa flow. Each class will feature special guest instructors and is the perfect way to start the weekend with total mind and body relaxation. Tickets are available and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
January 7 – 8, 10 am to 5 pm both days
620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
The preeminent art fair for South Florida celebrates 35 years on the Boulevard! More than 250 artists from around the world line the west end of iconic Las Olas with handmade creations including life-size sculptures, art-deco wall pieces, master craft glasswork, woven and hand-painted wearable art, paintings and more stunning surprises found in each gallery-style booth.
All of Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavour shows are free of charge to patrons. Additionally, all artists are on-site for the duration of the events, allowing patrons and visitors to discover the creative inspirations and processes behind every piece. Locations all have ample or free parking available, and friendly pets on leashes are welcome to all southeast Florida shows. For more information on Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavor shows, please visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.
Mandarin Oriental
500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL, United States
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, Voices For Children Foundation returns to the Mandarin Oriental, Miami to host the organization’s 26th Be A Voice Gala; a signature event in the Miami community that gathers hundreds of the city’s most philanthropic and influential individuals. The importance of this gala goes beyond a wonderful evening of celebrating with friends. By joining our efforts, you play a pivotal role in changing the lives of our community’s most vulnerable children. You become a part of a network of caring citizens committed to ending the cycle of abuse for children in our community.
The Deck at Island Gardens
888 MacArthur Causeway,, Miami, FL, United States
Miami’s treasured waterfront restaurant is kicking off 2023 with the exciting return of its Sunday brunch buffet. Guests can indulge in the restaurant’s revamped brunch experience featuring a variety of indulging stations which include omelets, grilled skewers, seasonal salads, hot dishes, passed pizzas, charcuterie, paella, and more, as well as live beats by rotating DJs, singers and bands. As brunch winds down around 4 p.m., guests are enticed to stay for the sunset vibes with DJ Christophe Lacroix to match the panoramic views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay. The first 50 guests to reserve for the opening day will additionally receive a complimentary round of the restaurant’s signature Passion-ista cocktail. Book today!
NSU Art Museum
1 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Funding Arts Broward (FAB), celebrating 20 years of preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its sixth annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” special event on Monday, January 9, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This cocktail party at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will feature exclusive exhibit tours, live entertainment by Dillard High School Center for the Arts students and DJ Israel Charles, Champagne, culinary delights, and a decadent dessert table. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite black and white cocktail attire.
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience Kathia St. Hilaire: Immaterial Being at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale on a private tour by Bonnie Clearwater, director and chief curator of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. This exhibition addresses the artist’s personal transcultural experience and material experimentation. Her interest in matter and process goes beyond a formal, visual concern, as it simultaneously creates a space in which to address the concept of the painting’s surface as it connects to the understanding of skin, color, and race. These critical notions are at the center of the artist’s practice and the broader Haitian narrative she seeks to tell.
West Palm Beach native Kathia St. Hilaire‘s work portrays tender images of family gatherings, children at play, celestial bodies, scenes of death, and distinct Haitian iconography. Her visual language is enhanced by the ornate, textured surfaces on which these images appear. The distinct constructions are composed through a lattice framework of linoleum panels, sewn together to form quilt-like formations resembling ceremonial Haitian Vodun flags. St. Hilaire refers to her signature surface-making technique as reduction relief printing. This laborious crafting method combines an array of materials such as cosmetics, textiles, detritus, jewelry, enamels, and metals, which together form a haptic, abstract collage. These intricate and ethereal backgrounds become the stage for the artist’s figurative imagery.
Included in this evening will be an exclusive tour of Scott Covert: I Had a Wonderful Life. I Had a Wonderful Life is the first solo museum exhibition dedicated to New Jersey-born artist Scott Covert. This presentation of Covert’s 40-year-long practice will center on his Monument Paintings, which the artist began making in 1985. Covert, a legendary figure within the eighties East Village art scene, forms his abstract compositions through the Victorian tradition of grave rubbing, in which an impression is lifted from the honorary reliefs on tombstones. With the cemeteries of the world serving as his itinerant studio, Covert has dedicated his life to visiting the resting places of what he calls “people of character.” The title of this exhibition is taken from the headstone of the quintessential aristocrat, Brooke Astor. These final words are not mournful, but joyous. Their uplifting sentiment resonates with Covert’s attitude toward his art. Each work is a celebration, a signifier of life, memory, and profound experience.
Both exhibitions are curated by the Museum’s Bryant-Taylor Curator, Ariella Wolens.
“Black & White: A Night At The Museum” is open to FAB members, friends, and public supporters of the arts. Tickets are $85 per person and are available at fabfunevents@gmail.com. For more information, please call (954) 353-7673 or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Island City Stage, creating quality professional theatrical experiences focused on the LGBT+ community for a universal audience, is enjoying its 11th South Florida Season, and with it, is the continuation of its popular Behind the Red Curtain community forum series. On January 9, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., the theater company will present “Living the Truth—Seeing the Trans Community Through a Different Lens,” which will precede the opening of “Rotterdam” opening January 19.
The community forum will educate and inspire others about how to interact with transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people. The open discussion will open hearts and minds by sharing personal triumphs, breaking down barriers, understanding fact vs. fiction, and reflecting on personal biases. Guest panelists will be Franchesca D’Amore, board member, Safe Schools South Florida; Nic Zantop, deputy director, Transinclusive Group; Arianna Lint, executive director, Arianna’s Center; Ryan Papciak, MSW, LCSW, SunServe clinical director and Carvelle Estriplet, owner, Carvelle Bikes. This enlightening program will be moderated by David B.Wohlsifer, Ph.D., LCSW, FAU Clinical Instructor, and owner of The Boca Raton Center for Psychotherapy.
Rotterdam by John Brittain with co-producer Sue Wilder is a moving and sensitive exploration of gender identity and relationships. Rotterdam tells the story of a lesbian couple Alice (Suzanne Ankrum), who is struggling to come out to her parents, and Fiona (Autumn Horne) who tells Alice that she has always identified as a man. What happens next is a bittersweet comedy about gender, sexuality and being a long way from home. The show also features Abbie Fricke and Robert Koutras. Set sponsors are Doug Pew and Don Croxton, costume sponsors are Thomas Nichols and Dan Chadburn, and lighting and sound sponsor are Scott Bennett. Slated for January 19- February 19, this dramatic play has received outstanding reviews and awards.
Last year, in honor of its 10th anniversary season, Island City Stage created the Behind the Red Curtain public forum series to engage patrons in timely, relevant issues that are both addressed in its productions and affect the South Florida community.
Tickets for “Living the Truth—Seeing the Trans Community Through a Different Lens” are complementary. Registration is required at islandcitystage.org.
For Island City Stage season and individual show tickets, please visit islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800, or email md@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.
A spiritual and sensory experience that involves feeling the energy flowing through your body and connecting with your true essence. You will feel life itself flowing through your veins through an explosion of color, sound, vibration, and movement. Tickets $15
Find your flow, release stress, breathe fresh air and move mindfully under the setting sun during these peaceful beachside yoga sessions. Tickets $10: Pay upon arrival via Venmo
Low-impact, sculpting workouts that will lift, tone, align and burn from head to pointed toes. Expect to sweat with the fusion of chill house music. Added benefits of working on your posture, breathing, flexibility, and most importantly your mindset.
Miami’s newest destination for chic, sophisticated cuisine is opening this January in the heart of Miami’s Design District, the city's cultural epicenter to luxury fashion, cutting-edge architecture, and fine dining. Reserve an exclusive table today at the brand new restaurant to experience a thoughtful menu showcasing European tradition by using fresh, locally sourced ingredients; rotating live entertainment from DJs to dancers with preferred volume at designated seating areas; and a timeless atmosphere crafted by an award-winning design firm to showcase an illustrious take on Miami’s famous art deco. Be one of the first to experience what COCO Miami has to offer!
National Polo Center
3667 120th Ave S, Wellington, FL, United States
Join American Humane for cocktails and plentiful hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate our nation’s veterans and raise funds to provide lifesaving service dogs to veterans suffering the invisible wounds of war – Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Every Friday and Saturday from 4-8 p.m., catch golden hour on Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort’s breathtaking rooftop for the ultimate sunset views and live beats by a rotating lineup of DJs to set the mood. Celebrate the weekend while enjoying a wide selection of tasty bites and fun cocktails and basking in the views of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is a boutique hotel channeling an elevated and vibrant atmosphere with an art deco flair. Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, the resort is just steps away from the blissful ocean and off the Intracoastal Waterway with a perfect birds-eye view of the city's boating life. The onsite restaurant, La Fuga meaning “the escape,” has a diverse menu of modern, coastal Italian cuisine by Chef Michael Mayer.
The 72nd annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art is set to return January 14-15, 2023, bringing more than 175 juried fine art exhibitors to the beautiful University of Miami campus. Recognized as one of South Florida’s leading art shows, the festival attracts acclaimed artists from all over the country, and awards more than $20,000 in prizes to exhibiting artists. The two-day outdoor festival is hosted from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm in front of the Watsco Center, and admission to the festival is FREE thanks to the generous support of presenting sponsor, Ussery Automotive Group / Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay.
A South Florida tradition bringing families together with art since 1952, the Beaux Arts Festival of Art draws more than 20,000 visitors each year offering artwork in a variety of mediums and price points. In addition to museum-quality fine art, the festival will feature live music, interactive art experiences for both children and adults, a marketplace featuring local vendors, and fabulous dining – making this event ideal for art enthusiasts and families alike.
New for 2023, the festival will feature a beer and wine garden presented by Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen, which will offer local brews and delicious wines for festival patrons to enjoy during the festival. Also, new this year, the festival will feature a Community Art Tent sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, where patrons of all ages will have the opportunity to create their own art. Returning once again to the festival are two patron favorites: The Family Entertainment Zone sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and The Children’s Art Park sponsored by TD Bank.
“We’re thrilled to continue this tradition in our 72nd year showcasing incredible artwork in our community by internationally-recognized artists,” said Monica Sanchez, Beaux Arts President 2022-2023. “We look forward to welcoming visitors from South Florida and beyond.”
Proceeds from the festival benefit the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum and Beaux Arts’ educational programs. For seven decades Beaux Arts has introduced children from underserved communities to the world of art and encouraged art awareness and advancement through the support of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami.
Beaux Arts was founded in 1952 by a small group of women and has grown to an organization of nearly 100 active members and 350 associates with a common purpose, to increase art appreciation in the community and support the Lowe Art Museum. The festival continues to be 100% volunteer-run and is co-chaired this year by Callie Buck, Jordan Kever, and Chelsea Tombley.
In addition to presenting sponsor Ussery Automotive Group / Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay, the 72nd annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art is generously sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen, TD Bank, Lowell International Realty, edding, and Pure Water Factory.
For more information, please visit https://beauxartsmiami.org/pages/festival-of-art.
Palm Court, Miami Design District
140 NE 39th St., Miami
Join us for a walking tour of the Miami Design District, as we explore the history of the art and architecture that characterize the neighborhood. We will visit outdoor installations and murals including Buckminster Fuller Fly's Eye Dome, Criola’s Interdimensional Portal, Virgil Abloh’s Dollar a Gallon, Amani Lewis’ Baltimore’s Finest, and more.
Bottled Blonde
2838 NW 2nd Ave Bldg 2, Miami, FL, United States
With 49 HDTVs, two 24-foot projector walls, two 15-foot LED walls, and large premium booths and tables, Bottled Blonde in Wynwood offers an ideal game-watching experience. They also offer 100oz drink towers (Miami Mule, Margarita, and Mimosa) and specialty pizzas including Vodka made with pink cream sauce, prosciutto, red chili, and Parmigiano, perfect for sharing. After the game, guests can keep the party going at Bottled Blonde as it transforms into a lively nightclub with VIP tables and a unique offering of bottle service presentations and sparkler shows.
Game Day Packages are available Saturday & Sunday
• $500 Package Includes:
• 1 Bottled valued at $400 or 1 Domestic Pony Keg
• 1 Mimosa Tower
• 1 Happy Dad Buckets
• 1 App Sampler
• 1 Rigatoni Pizza
$900 Package Includes:
• 1 Bottled valued at $400 and 1 Domestic Pony Keg
• 1 Mimosa Tower
• 2 Happy Dad Buckets
• 1 App Sampler
• 1 Rigatoni Pizza
Reservations are encouraged and can be made by phone at 786.673.6925.
Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts
1480 Southwest 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
The stars will align when Joe Posa and Seth Sikes unite to perform for one night only in “TRIBUTES,” a loving homage to female leading legends, on Saturday, January 14, at 8 p.m., at the Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts (1480 SW 9th Avenue). Tickets for this dynamic duo show are on sale, now.
This new tribute show, produced by the leading men, themselves, will bring two worlds of performance art together: female impersonation and live song. Joe Posa will impersonate Joan Rivers, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli while Seth Sikes will delight audiences with his soulful voice singing of nostalgic tunes made famous by Judy Garland, Bernadette Peters, and others.
Joe Posa has made a name for himself in the show business, starting his career in musical theater as a performer/dancer featured in the international touring company of West Side Story plus other musicals including Anything Goes, Grease, A Chorus Line, and South Pacific. In 1993 (soon to be celebrating his 30th anniversary), he then found his wings as a sought-after female celebrity impersonator. Having performed alongside Ms. Rivers on two separate occasions, Posa was lovingly called by Ms. Rivers, her “favorite Joan Rivers Impersonator.” As a cast member in several productions of “An Evening at La Cage,” he has performed as Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Gloria Estefan, and Michael Jackson. Posa was also Susan Lucci’s Erica Kane character double on ABC’s “All My Children,” as well as Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon character double on NBC’s “30 Rock.” Posa has produced and starred in multiple shows in Provincetown, Puerta Vallarta, Boston, Palm Springs, New York City, London, and other cities for nearly 20 years. His productions include, “Guys as Dolls,” “An Evening at the Birdcage,” “Joe Posa Poses,” and “The Bitch is Back!” Also, he has performed at numerous red-carpet corporate functions, charity fundraisers, and elegant private events.
Seth Sikes is one of New York’s most popular young nightclub performers. Hailed as “the best male singer of his generation” by Theatre Scene, Sikes has been selling out venues since his 2014 debut of “Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland.” The show recounted how Garland inspired Sikes as a young boy in Paris, Texas, while he belted the legend’s greatest hits backed by a seven-piece band. The show won Broadway World’s Best Tribute Show award and prompted The New York Times to declare, “The performance was a hit with critics and audiences, alike.” The reviewers were equally enthusiastic toward his follow-up show, “Seth Sikes Sings Liza Minnelli.” The New York Post relayed, “It was a heartfelt concert. Sikes has a heap of fans, and his audiences are always tightly packed and brimming with enthusiasm for his booming, jazzy renditions of their favorite songs.” When the Covid pandemic prevented Sikes from performing for live audiences, he created a series of online music video parodies that went viral, viewed by hundreds of thousands. His most recent video, “Ring Them Bells,” was selected to close the globally broadcast of Liza Minnelli's 75th birthday tribute. Sikes also works in the theatre behind the scenes. He was associate director for “The Band’s Visit” and “The Nance” on Broadway. He directed the original musical “Bunked!” which won Outstanding Musical at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2010, as well as “The 7th Annual Broadway Beauty Pageant.”
Tickets for “TRIBUTES” start at $35 with a $65 VIP ticket including premium seating and a meet and greet photo opportunity with both performers. To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/TributesbyPosaandSikes.
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of stewardship of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present a free book signing and meet & greet with Donn R. Colee, Jr., author of “Legends & Lore of Fort Lauderdale’s New River” (Arcadia Publishing/The History Press), on Tuesday, January 17, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Colee’s appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a meet the author monthly series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed.
Colee Jr. is a seventh-generation Floridian and a direct descendent of George Colee, who immigrated to the St. Augustine area from England in 1821. Donn grew up in Orlando but frequently visited relatives in the ancient city, where his curiosity was piqued by stories about a massacre of long-ago family members at Fort Lauderdale’s New River. While the “Colee Massacre” story was later debunked, it refused to die. His “Legends & Lore of Fort Lauderdale’s New River” began as an attempt to finally resolve the last vestiges of that myth, but the power of New River quickly propelled the book to become a history of the river, its fascinating people, and the transformation of its wilderness into a metropolis. This is his second book. His first, “Towers in the Sand,” is the history of radio and television stations in Florida and the people who brought them to life. His family has been engaged in Florida broadcasting for three generations.
Colee is a member of the Florida Historical Society, History Fort Lauderdale, St. Augustine Historical Society, and the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. He is a former commissioner of the Florida Inland Navigation District, the state agency responsible for maintenance and improvements of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from Fernandina Beach to Key Biscayne. It was built by a company that was cofounded in 1881 by his great-great-great-grandfather, who became its civil engineer. Donn and his wife, Martha, reside in Palm Beach Gardens.
Upcoming authors in the “Florida Scribes & Stories” series include Mike McGinnis and Jeff Davies on February 11. Additional novelists and dates will be announced. Guests may RSVP at bit.ly/HFLFloridaScribesColee2023.
History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the ever-changing use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.
For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory, and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.
The Friends of Jack & Jill Center – a support group of volunteers committed to developing community awareness, fundraising and program assistance for Jack & Jill Center’s children and their families – is excited to host the 21st Annual Power Lunch at the Global Grille at First Baptist on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 11:30 a.m. The event pays tribute to special and outstanding honorees in the South Florida community who helped The Friends of Jack & Jill Center raise over $5 million for high-need children and families in the South Florida community since its inception in 1999.
The 21st Annual Power Lunch is anticipated to be attended by over 250 business professionals in Broward County. David Lawrence Jr., founder of The Children’s Movement of Florida and former publisher of the Miami Herald will serve as the event’s guest speaker and Neki Mohan, the vice president of Visit Lauderdale, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
In recognition of their dedication to Jack & Jill Center, the luncheon will honor United Way of Broward County ReadingPals as the volunteer honoree, the Leslie L. Alexander Foundation as the foundation honoree and Valley Bank as the corporate honoree. These awards are bestowed to those who have gone above and beyond through their contributions and service to Jack & Jill Center.
The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.
Where:
Global Grille at First Baptist
301 East Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
When:
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Cost:
Guests may purchase individual tickets for $125 for general admission.
How:
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/powerlunch/.
For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, please contact Director of Special Events Jennifer Swercheck at 954.463.8772, ext. 206 or jswercheck@jackandjillcenter.org.
About Jack & Jill Center
Jack & Jill Center’s mission is to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. It achieves its mission by focusing on both the children and family units as a whole, so that the entire household, children and parents alike, are able to reach their full potential. Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center has served more than 26,000 children and families in South Florida. It currently serves as a NAEYC-accredited year-round early learning program for children aged six weeks through preschool, as well as an elementary school. The Madelaine Halmos Academy’s (MHA) new state-of-the-art elementary school building, an expansion of Jack & Jill Center’s Early Education Center, debuted in April 2021. Serving students from high-need working families in kindergarten–fifth grade, the transformational project, is geared to prepare students for success in career and life and be one of the highest-performing schools in Broward County. For more information about Jack & Jill visit www.jackandjillcenter.org or call 954.463.8772.
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About Friends of Jack & Jill Center
The Friends (Auxiliary Board) of Jack & Jill Center was established in 1999 to provide financial support, volunteer services, program assistance and community awareness. Since its inception, Friends of Jack & Jill Center has raised over $5 million through membership and events and have volunteered countless hours to improve the lives of children and families. For more information about Friends of Jack & Jill Center, visit www.jackandjillcenter.org/joinus/friends/.
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
(Fort Lauderdale, FL) December 7, 2022 - Tickets are on sale now for the highly anticipated annual AutoNation SEAGLASS | A Fort Lauderdale Rosé Experience presented by The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (SEAGLASS), returning to the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach from January 20-23, 2022. A first-of-its-kind three-day immersive experience, SEAGLASS features more than 30 rosé varietals from the world’s finest wine regions with a grand showcase of wine, spirits, craft beer, and surprise guest chef appearances, perfectly paired with live beats by DJ Anna De Ferren and performances by The Collectives, Spred the Dub and more, all set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. Proceeds from the weekend event will benefit AutoNation’s DRV PNK cancer initiative, which has raised more than $35 million to support cancer research and treatment across South Florida.
Tickets are on sale now starting at $125 for general admission (standard access, all-inclusive food & beverages), $200 for VIP admission (early access, designated VIP area with bar, exclusive bites & sips), and $5,500 for a private cabana (private lounge seating, 10 VIP early access tickets, full access to VIP area, sponsored bottle service). Event days and hours are Friday, January 20, 2023, 7 - 10 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m. for VIP ticket holders); Saturday, January 21, 1 - 4 p.m. (doors open at 12 p.m. for VIP ticket holders); and Sunday, January 22, 2 - 5 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m. for VIP ticket holders).
In addition to the charitable aspect, all vendors, suppliers, and sponsors taking part in SEAGLASS are committed to ocean conservation and supporting environmental cleanups by implementing the use of sustainable products.
For more information, or to purchase tickets please visit seaglassexperience.com and follow @SeaglassExperience on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For sponsorship opportunities contact: sponsorship@seaglassexperience.com.
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Alice wants to come out as a lesbian. Her girlfriend Fiona wants to start living as a man. In Island City Stage’s new production of Rotterdam by Jon Brittain, audiences journey to find out what happens next in this modern comedy about gender, sexuality, and being a long way from home. Rotterdam runs from January 19 – February 19.
Rotterdam, a new play from Jon Brittain, co-creator of Margaret Thatcher, Queen of Soho, and writer of What Would Spock Do? and The Sexual Awakening of Peter Mayo, is a moving and sensitive exploration of gender identity and relationships. It shares the story of a lesbian couple Alice, who is struggling to come out to her parents, and Fiona, who tells Alice that she has always identified as a man.
Directed by Michael Leeds and co-produced by Sue Wilder, Rotterdam stars Suzanne Ankrum as Alice and Autumn Kioti Horne as Fiona. It also features Abbie Fricke as Lelani (in her Island City debut performance) and Robert Koutras as Josh.
Suzanne Ankrum’s recent regional credits include Palm Beach Dramaworks production of A Streetcar Named Desire, WAM Theatre’s Emilie: La Marquise du Chatelet..., Majestic Theater’s Crimes of the Heart, New Century Theatre’s The How and the Why, Clarence Brown Theatre’s Woyzeck, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Tartuffe, and A Christmas Carol, and Richmond Shakespeare Festival’s Twelfth Night and Henry IV, Part 2. She’s also appeared on Netflix’s
Orange is the New Black and has performed in several workshop productions from Palm Beach Dramaworks, Theatre Lab, Hartford Stage, Ivoryton Playhouse, and HartBeat Ensemble.
South Florida artist and actor Autumn Kioti Horne has performed with Theatre Lab, Zoetic Stage, GableStage, Florida Stage, Caldwell Theatre, and others. In NYC, they originated the roles of Cassandra in The Hive, Veronica in She Calls Me Firefly and others. Their interdisciplinary art has been presented in galleries/spaces throughout the U.S. and abroad including La Mama, Dixon Place, The Queens Museum and Last Frontier, and more. They have also appeared in award-winning films at Lincoln Center, Art Basel, Sci-Fi London, Palm Springs Film Festival, and more. When not onstage, they run an environmental art/education/justice program Wildness is Necessary.
Along with its Season 11 lineup, Island City Stage will be bringing back its introspective “Behind the Red Curtain” free public forum series, launched last year as an anniversary initiative to address the stories and issues that inspire its shows. Providing insight into Rotterdam, Island City Stage will present ‘‘Living the Truth - Seeing the Trans Community Through a Different Lens” on Monday, January 9, at 6:30 p.m. This forum will educate and inspire others regarding how to interact with transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals. The discussion will open hearts and minds by sharing personal triumphs, breaking down barriers, understanding fact vs. fiction, and reflecting on personal biases.
Creating quality professional theatrical experiences focused on the LGBT+ community for a universal audience, Island City Stage’s 11th South Florida season offers thought-provoking productions that explore bittersweet longing, gender questions, loneliness, the ins and outs of friendship, the magic of random human connection and ethnic conflict within the generational divide. Upcoming shows include I Wanna F@#king Tear You Apart by Morgan Gould from March 2 – April 2; Tracy Jones by Stephen Kaplan from May 18 – June 18 and Springfield Pride Commissioned by Island City Stage from August 3 – September 3.
Rotterdam set sponsors are Doug Pew and Don Croxton, costume sponsors are Thomas Nichols and Dan Chadburn, and lighting and sound sponsor is Scott Bennett.
Tickets for Rotterdam start at $40. Enjoy a special Mimosa Sunday sponsored by Murl Casey on January 29 for $55 that includes a light bites pre-reception and a post-show talkback. A special Women’s Night at the Theatre will take place on Friday, February 3 with a 7 p.m. reception with light bites and beverages followed by the show.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800, or email md@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at @islandcitystage1.
fairchild
10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, United States
Saturday, January 21 & Sunday, January 22, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a two-day celebration of all things chocolate!
Taste your way through chocolate confections, decadent desserts, and savory bites. Enjoy entertainment, activities, classes, and demonstrations. Indulge in chocolate pairings with wine and spirits that will unlock flavors and delight your palate. Bring your family and friends to explore and discover one delicious chocolate adventure after another!
The Year’s Line-Up Includes:
House of Chocolate
Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Meet master chocolatiers and shop decadent sweets!
Vendors include:
* Circus Eats
* Romanticos Chocolate
* Key West Sweets
* Kakao Zon
* Palato Hand-Crafted Chocolate
* Go Dark Chocolate
* Oh My Gosh Bridadeiros
* In Your Face Delights
* Club Chokolate
* Castronovo
* Cao Chocolates
Pairing Parlor
Hosted by Juan Rochaix from Brazos Wine Imports
Daily: 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Wine ’n Cupcakes $24
Enjoy a sweet flight, pairing wine with delectable mini cupcakes
Seating is limited
Cocoa Lounge
Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mini Chocolate Cocktail Flight $24
Enjoy a flight of 3 decadent mini-chocolate craft cocktails
Bourbon and Chocolate Pairing $29
Taste 3 specialty chocolates perfectly paired with bourbon
Club Confection – Calling All the Kiddos
Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Chocolate Adventures
Journey through the Garden to learn how chocolate is made
The Chocolate Challenge
Compete in the Chocolate Egg Carry, Chocolate Chip Cookie Hunt, and Cacao Sack Race for a chance to win a prize!
The Chocolate Express
Choco Choco Choo Choo…Hop on the Chocolate Express for a train ride around the Garden!
Giant Lawn Games
Try your hand at larger-than-life-sized Jenga, Chess, and Connect4!
Sweet Stories
Gather for sweet tales in The Children’s Garden
Chocolate Lab
INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE OF DEMOS COMING SOON
Seating is limited
Purchase Festival of Chocolate Tickets Online Today!
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fairchild
10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, United States
Saturday, January 21 & Sunday, January 22, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a two-day celebration of all things chocolate!
Taste your way through chocolate confections, decadent desserts and savory bites. Enjoy entertainment, activities, classes, and demonstrations. Indulge in chocolate pairings with wine and spirits that will unlock flavors and delight your palate. Bring your family and friends to explore and discover one delicious chocolate adventure after another!
Sips N’ Sounds
Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Resident DJ & Craft Cocktails
Saturday Anama Trio and Bryan Trio 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Garden House Lawn
Sunday Grupo Contreras 10:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m.
Spa Chocolat
Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hosted by Couture Mobile Spa, indulge in micro chocolate-infused massages and manicures
El Fresco Eats
Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious meal from some of your favorite local food vendors, food trucks, and Fairchild’s Glasshouse Café!
Al Fresco Eats Vendors include: Dutch Magic, Eat da Bone, Civeche and Guac, Crepe maker, Burda, Greek, and Latin food, Cornycopia, I Roll Sushi, The Cask, Latin Fixins, The Juice Somm, Ikonic Koffee
The Marketplace
Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Shop from some of your favorite local vendors and stop by THE SHOP at Fairchild to purchase limited edition chocolate-scented orchid plants and Cacao trees this weekend only.
The Marketplace Vendors include: Paz Y Luna, Nomad, Keez Beez, Mama Brooks, Astro lab, Miguel Bode Honey, Babaro Mojo, A Taste of Europe, Crushable Hats
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New York City Center
130 W 56th St, New York, NY, United States
Acclaimed worldwide as one of the greatest ballerinas of her generation, Osipova stars in an evening of solos and duets unrivaled for their virtuosity and beauty – from all-time classics to brilliant new ballets.
She will be partnered by Royal Ballet stars and dancers from Theatre Rambert, London, including US dancer and choreographer Jason Kittelberger. The program will include such pieces as Don Quixote Act III Pas De Deux (Petipa/Minkus), The Dying Swan (Fokine/Saint Saens), a new piece - Ashes (co-choreographed by Osipova and Kittelberger), and pieces by British and American choreographers among others. The complete program will be announced at a later stage.
Natalia Osipova’s quote: “I have always loved to dance in New York; it’s a very special audience who love dance. I have been missing New York, and I’m so glad that I can come back in January with a new program. I have selected pieces which I love from British and American choreographers, but also the ones I have never danced in America, so I can share something new with New York audiences.“
“Many Giselles, but only one Osipova” (The New York Times)
“Truly astonishing, a supernatural tour de force" (The Guardian)
“The most sought-after ballerina in the world” (The Independent)
Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 8.00 pm
New York City Center, 131 W 55th St (between Sixth and Seventh avenues)
Booking opens September 13
Tickets from $35
Box Office: 131 W 55th St (between Sixth and Seventh avenues)
Online booking: NYCityCenter.org
A percentage of proceeds from the show ticket sales will be donated to the Ukrainian Relief Effort.
Bottled Blonde Miami
2838 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United States
On Saturday, January 21 Bottled Blonde will be showing the Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill UFC Fight starting at 10 PM. With 49 HDTVs, two 24-foot projector walls, two 15-foot LED walls, and large premium booths and tables, Bottled Blonde offers an ideal viewing experience. They also offer 100oz cocktail towers and specialty pizzas including a Vodka pizza made with pink cream sauce, prosciutto, red chili, and Parmigiano, perfect for sharing.
After the match, guests can keep the party going at Bottled Blonde as it transforms into a lively nightclub with VIP tables and a unique offering of bottle service presentations and sparkler shows.
Admission is free. Table reservations are recommended. For reservations contact 480.297.9888
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