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A Thought-Provoking Summer Of Art - Celebrate The Transformative Power Of Art With Four New Summer Exhibitions South Florida Sun Times Jul 9, 2026 This Summer, The City Of Pompano Beach Invites Residents And Visitors To Experience Four Thought-Provoking Exhibitions That Explore Identity, Transformation, Creativity, History, And Human Connection. Opening Across The City's Cultural Venues, I Am My Ancestors At The Ali Cultural Arts Center, Shape, Break, Build And Carried Home At Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA), And In Connection At The Pompano Beach Cultural Center Demonstrate The Transformative Power Of Art To Inspire Dialogue While Offering New Perspectives On The World Around Us. "Art has the power to challenge assumptions, spark conversation, and bring people together," said Ty Tabing, Cultural Affairs Director for the City of Pompano Beach. "These four exhibitions demonstrate how artists can help us better understand ourselves, our communities, and our shared experiences. Each exhibition offers a unique perspective, yet together they tell a larger story." Exhibition: I Am My Ancestors Ali Cultural Arts Center Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 – Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 Leading the summer season is I Am My Ancestors, a powerful exhibition by artist Will Simpson of Timelessartz that celebrates Black culture, resilience, and achievement. Presented through the lens of dance, music, poetry, and visual art, the exhibition explores the rich cultural traditions and creative legacies that continue to shape African American communities today. Located at the Ali Cultural Arts Center in the heart of one of Broward County's most significant African American communities, the exhibition challenges conventional narratives by highlighting a heritage rooted in royalty, innovation, artistry, and strength. Through vibrant and thought-provoking works, I Am My Ancestors encourages visitors to embrace their heritage, recognize their worth, and celebrate the enduring legacy of those who came before them. Exhibition: In Connection Pompano Beach Cultural Center Friday, July 17th, 2026 – Friday, September 25th, 2026 In Connection brings together a diverse group of artists from the Coral Springs Artist Guild to examine the many forces that bind us to one another, our communities, and the natural world. Working across painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, and photography, participating artists explore the evolving nature of togetherness through personal and collective narratives. The exhibition reflects the Guild's commitment to fostering artistic growth, creative dialogue, and community engagement among artists from multiple generations and backgrounds. Through thoughtful and engaging works, In Connection invites visitors to reflect on the relationships, experiences, and shared histories that shape our collective humanity. Preview Reception: In Connection Thursday, July 16th, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. Exhibition: Shape, Break, Build Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) Friday, July 24th, 2026 – Saturday, September 19th, 2026 Curated by Luna Goldberg, Shape, Break, Build presents a decade-long exploration of material innovation by artist Luke Jenkins. The exhibition showcases Jenkins' ongoing experimentation with reclaimed wood, utilizing techniques that range from CNC carving and thermal modification to sandblasting, inventive joinery, and even the transformative effects of termites. Through works that move fluidly between sculpture, furniture, and conceptual art, Jenkins examines themes of decay, resilience, adaptation, and renewal. By embracing both craftsmanship and chance, Shape, Break, Build reveals the dynamic relationship between artist and material, inviting audiences to consider how transformation can emerge through both intention and natural processes. Opening Reception: Shape, Break, Build Friday, July 24th, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Exhibition: Carried Home West Gallery, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) Friday, July 24th, 2026 – Saturday, September 12th, 2026 In Carried Home, artist Luke Jenkins examines the remarkable journey of Cryptotermes brevis, a termite species native to Chile's Atacama Desert that traveled across oceans within the wooden ships of early European colonization before ultimately establishing itself in South Florida. Originating in the driest place on Earth, Cryptotermes brevis survives today within the kiln-dried wood used to build homes and structures throughout South Florida. Because it cannot survive in moist natural ecosystems, its existence here depends entirely on human-made environments, creating a fascinating story of adaptation, migration, and survival. Through reclaimed wood marked by termite activity, alongside carved wood, ceramics, and paper, Jenkins explores themes of movement, hidden histories, and interconnected environments. Drawing connections between ship structures, desert landscapes, termite colonies, and local communities, the exhibition transforms termite damage into a visual record of loss, resilience, and shared histories. By combining patterns created by hand, machine, and insect, Carried Home invites viewers to reconsider how seemingly invisible journeys continue to shape our environment and collective experience. Carried Home was made possible with support from the Broward County Cultural Division. Additional support has been provided by the Community Foundation of Broward through the Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund and the Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund. Opening Reception: Carried Home Friday, July 24th, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. West Gallery, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA), Register All exhibitions are free and open to the public. For more information about these exhibitions and other cultural programming, visit the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Division Website at: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org . Or call: (954) 545-7800. "Art has the power to challenge assumptions, spark conversation, and bring people together," said Ty Tabing, Cultural Affairs Director for the City of Pompano Beach. "These three exhibitions demonstrate how artists can help us better understand ourselves, our communities, and our shared experiences. Each exhibition offers a unique perspective, yet together they tell a larger story about transformation, resilience, and connection." All exhibitions are free and open to the public. For more information about these exhibitions and other cultural programming, visit the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Division Website at: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org . Or call: (954) 545-7800. About Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department The mission of the Cultural Affairs Department, operating as Pompano Beach Arts, is to provide cultural programming that includes visual arts, digital media, music, film, theater, dance, and public art for the enjoyment and enrichment of residents and visitors to Pompano Beach, Broward County, and the greater South Florida area. The department programs and manages the City’s premiere cultural arts venues, including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Ali Cultural Arts Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and the Blanche Ely House Museum. 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Russian Invasion of Ukraine By James Finck - Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma March 2, 2022 Share History Shows What Could Happen If Tyrants Are Not Stopped As I watched the news last week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it scared me as it probably has scared many of you wondering what is going to happen next. Not that this helps the larger picture, but I thought I would write about the events to give a bit of historical perspective. Last week started with the invasion of two Ukrainian territories by Russian forces. Putin’s justification is that these two sections broke away from Ukraine in 2014 and have been fighting for freedom. Putin claims only to be recognizing their independence and sending in troops for their protection. He is also claiming that, in fact, Ukraine should not be seen as a sovereign nation but is actually part of Russia and the land was stolen from Russia. Given this, Putin claims Russia has the right to reclaim its former lands and people. While some of his claims have validity, historically speaking, this is not the first time a tyrannical leader has used this approach of reuniting his people to justify invasion and conquest. Like all good villains, Putin is not telling a complete lie. He has mingled in some truths to justify and confuse his actions. In the Ninth Century, Kyiv, now the capital of Ukraine, was once the capital of the first Slavic state, Kyvian Rusin, that today covers both Russia and Ukraine. This means that Russians have always considered Kyiv as their nation’s birthplace. The lands that are Ukraine were then fought over for the next century until 1793 when it was brought into the Russian Empire. Trying to control this new territory, the Czar outlawed speaking Ukrainian but really could only enforce his rulings over the eastern half. So Eastern Ukraine, where Luhansk and Donetsk are located, became very much Russian in both language and Orthodox Christianity while Western Ukraine still tried to retain its language and Catholicism. During WWI when the new Bolshevik Russian government came to power and signed a treaty with the Central Powers (Germany) to pull out of the war, it agreed to grant Ukraine independence. However, when Germany lost the war in 1918, the Russians reneged on their agreement. There were some Ukraine nationalist movements, especially in the west, but those were crushed by the Russians. By 1922 Ukraine was completely under the control of Russia and the Russian language was enforced. Ukraine emerged as an independent nation in 1994 with the breakup of the Soviet Union, but the nation has remained somewhat split as the West looked more to Europe and the European Union, while the East remained tied to the Russian Federation. So, the two regions in question, Luhansk and Donetsk, have actually been under the control of Russian-backed separatists since 2014 and consider themselves independent. They have erected statues of Lenin, follow the Russian constitution, and are run by small tyrannical leaders. It is only now that Russia has officially recognized them as independent and moved in troops. The question now is: will Putin stay put? His actions of yesterday do not seem to suggest this. The borders of these regions historically have been larger and other areas of eastern Ukraine support Russia. If Putin is not stopped now, he may want to start adding other parts of Ukraine loyal to Russia. I am not sure of Putin’s knowledge of history. He may be thinking his plan of consolidating all like-minded peoples into one nation as his own. However, whether he knows it or not, he is simply following the plan of one of Russia’s worst enemies, Nazi Germany. When Hitler took over Germany, one of his top priorities was reestablishing German pride to get popular support. One way he did this was to reclaim lost German land taken from them after WWI and, thus, bring all the German-speaking people back into the fold. After World War I ended, Germany lost territory to Poland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, and France. Then in 1936, Germany invaded the Rhineland, claiming the land belonged to Germany. Neither France nor England wanted to engage Hitler so instead they did nothing, a policy that became known as appeasement, a policy that only emboldened Hitler. Hitler then invaded Czechoslovakia and Austria under the same pretext. There was a Nazi Party in Austria that even welcomed Hitler, not unlike the Russian rebel groups in the Ukraine. Despite both these aggressive moves, England and France continued their policy of diplomacy and appeasement. It was not until Germany’s invasion of Poland that the other powers declared war, but by then Hitler was already too powerful to stop. Hitler’s invasion of the Alsace–Lorraine territory is personal to me. My great-grandfather Alfons Finck was born in the German city of Haguenau. During the Great War, he fought for his nation and received the Iron Cross for being wounded in the Battle of Flanders. Yet when Germany lost the war, his home became part of France. He left France for the U.S. before Germany could take the land back. I never discussed this with my grandfather, and he never talked about it in his writings, but I wonder what he thought about Hitler taking back this region. I know he did not support Hitler. He sent two of his sons to war against him, but at the same time I know that he considered himself German, not French. The point of all this rambling is that the situation in Ukraine is complicated. I am in no way agreeing with Putin or Hitler. Putin is an evil tyrant who needs to be stopped. However, we can’t ignore the history and history reminds us that German-speaking people from a previous time, who found themselves in a similar situation, considered themselves German and supported the take-over from another country. Today, some Ukrainians support Putin. At the same time, some evidence suggests that some of the support in each case was manufactured from the outside by both dictators. It is also important to remember that most Ukrainians want independence and will fight for their freedom. The other complicated issue is appeasement. Most believe that if England had stopped Hitler when he first got started, the world would have avoided WWII. England only moved on Hitler when Churchill took over and then it was too late. I am by no means saying we should go to war over Ukraine, only that history shows what could happen if tyrants are not stopped. President Biden has some important decisions to make in the coming weeks and hopefully he understands that he can learn from what has happened before. Dr. James Finck is a Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and Chair of the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. To receive daily historical posts, follow Historically Speaking at Historicallyspeaking.blog or on Facebook. < Previous News Next News >

Crack Claws & Close Deal At The New Power Lunch Every Friday Aventura Digest May 9, 2025 Deals Don't Wait Until Dinner. Catch & Cut - A Seafood And Steak-Focused Restaurant Helmed By Managing Partner And Executive Chef André Bienvenu - Is Pulling A Power (Lunch) Move With An All-New Power Lunch Every Friday, Starting Friday, May 2nd. Beginning at noon, wine, dine and redefine the bottom line with a decadent power lunch offered until 3:00 p.m. and early happy hour deals from 12:00 p.m. until 6 p.m., with a quick front door valet drop off. Recognized for its exceptional seafood, premium stone crabs, sushi and USDA Prime Steaks from Allen Brothers, Catch & Cut prides itself on old-school hospitality. Catch & Cut’s indulgent cocktail menu, curated by Beverage Manager Joe Vesey, complements Chef Bienvenu’s culinary creations. Power Lunch is accompanied by an extensive selection of crisp champagnes and fine wines hand-selected by Certified Sommeliers Stephan Cole and Natina Rocchio. In addition to Catch & Cut’s signature menu, the power-packed lunch deals include: Steak Frites ($49): 8-ounce New York Strip with seasoned shoestring fries and steak sauce. Crab & Lobster Burger ($29): 4-ounce jumbo lump crab and lobster cake with artichoke spread, arugula and fried green tomato on a toasted butter bun, served with chips. Lobster Roll ($39): 6-ounce cold water lobster salad with onions, celery and lemon mayonnaise on a toasted box bun, served with chips. Shrimp Tacos ($22): Blackened shrimp with pickled red onion and radish salad, shredded cabbage and jalapeño lime mayonnaise on a grilled flour tortilla, served with chips. Steak Burger ($20): 8-ounce steak burger with Wisconsin-aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted butter bun, served with chips. Shrimp Sushi Roll ($19): Black tiger shrimp, avocado, asparagus, radishes and crunchy fried onions. Happy Hour will be available early on Fridays during Power Lunch, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the downstairs bar only. The rooftop will open with Happy Hour at 4:00 p.m. Happy Hour specials at the downstairs bar will include all signature and classic cocktails are 25% off, in addition wines by the glass; from $9 to $17.25. Happy Hour Bar Bites include: Mini Tuna Tacos ($15): Mango salsa, Asian slaw, avocado, cilantro aioli and microgreens. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice ($15): spicy tuna, pearl arare and crispy fried sushi rice. Salmon Avocado Sushi Roll ($15): salmon, avocado and sesame seeds. Oysters (MKT) – Chef’s selection of three oysters with mignonette sauce. Seafood Ceviche ($12): Wahoo, shrimp, mango, jalapeño, citrus brine and chips. Shrimp Cocktail ($14): Grated horseradish cocktail sauce. Northeast Calamari ($14): Grated tomato salsa. Pemaquid Black Mussels ($12): Fra Diavolo sauce. Dip Trio ($20): Crab pico, lobster hummus and onion dip served with chips. Catch & Cut’s signature menu highlights include Surf & Turf Meatballs, Crispy Wrapped Shrimp and Northeast Calamari. Soups and salads include Stone Crab and Cream Corn Chowder, Caesar Salad Stack, the Chop Chop and the Crab and Avocado Salad. The Catch menu features Alaskan King Crab, Maine Lobster Tail, Sea Bass, Mediterranean Branzino, Oven-Roasted Salmon, the Chef’s Catch of the Day and Maine Lobster and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. The Cut menu, featuring USDA Prime Steaks from Allen Brothers, includes Center Cut Filet Mignon, Prime New York Strip, Prime Bone-In Ribeye; 20 oz. and the Steak Burger. Catch & Cut also offers the perfect venue for private parties and events, ensuring that every occasion is unforgettable. The restaurant’s elegant and versatile spaces can accommodate a range of gatherings, from intimate celebrations to grand affairs. From graduation parties, birthday bashes and corporate events to charity fundraisers, rehearsal dinners or any other special occasion, Catch & Cut’s dedicated event team is here to tailor every detail with customizable menus, a welcoming ambiance and a personalized touch of old school hospitality. As a tenure Executive Chef at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach, Chef Bienvenu brings his culinary expertise and New England charm to Catch & Cut and is proud to share his passion for timeless hospitality and innovative cuisine with the Las Olas community. Chef Bienvenu is a true master of his craft, expertly combining innovation and tradition to create dishes that captivate the palate and leave a lasting impression. Reservations are encouraged. For more details, visit: www.catchandcut.com and to make reservations, visit OpenTable’s website. Valet parking is available Monday through Thursday and Saturday, starting at 4:00 p.m. and Friday and Sunday, starting at 12:00 p.m. To book a private event for parties of 14 or more, please visit: www.catchandcut.com/partiesandevents . Chef Inyoman Atmaja - Catch & Cut, Located in Las Olas in the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Previous Next

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Now Showing At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center June 11, 2021 Share Atlantic City Boys • The Motowners • Rocky and the Rollers The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is now showing the following performances for June, July and August, Atlantic City Boys, The Motowners and Rocky and the Rollers. The health & safety of the guests, artists, staff, and volunteers of The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center are their top priorities. With this in mind they have implemented a number of changes to ensure an enjoyable experience when you visit. The health & safety guidelines have been developed in conjunction with their management company, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic and have been informed by guidance of public health officials including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These guidelines will be continuing to evolve as the environment changes, and they will share updated information in advance of your visit. Schedule: Saturday, June 19th, 2021 Atlantic City Boys Saturday, July 10th, 2021 The Motowners Saturday, August 7th, 2021 Rocky and the Rollers The Atlantic City Boys kick-off the Summer Concert Series at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. Featuring four dynamic lead singers who have wowed audiences from Las Vegas to Disney World to Atlantic City, they now lend their world-class vocals to the Rock-N-Roll harmonies made famous by groups like The Drifters, The Four Seasons, the Beach Boys, the Beatles and many more. Audiences will enjoy hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s including: “My Eyes Adored You,” “Ragdoll,” “Let’s Hang On,” “I’m a Believer” and “Save the Last Dance For Me.” Tickets are $45. The Motowners return to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, July 10th, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. bringing back soul for summertime. After their sold-out concert last year, they return as part of the Summer Concert Series and will have the audience dancing in the aisles on a musical journey back in time with the sounds of Motown. This incredible tribute band will perform songs from artists including: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, Stevie Wonder and many more timeless tunes from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Tickets are $45. Rocky and the Rollers wraps up the Summer Concert Series at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. With critical rave reviews, the group is undoubtably one of the most exciting bands delivering great sounds of Doo Wop and Rock and Roll from the ‘50s through the ‘70s. Rocky and the Rollers are best known as the touring band for Bowzer’s Rock and Roll Party with Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, former leader of Sha Na Na. Audiences of all ages will Rock-N-Roll the night away. Tickets are $45. Seating for all the newly announced performances allows for physical distancing and tickets are available only in pods of 2 or 4 seats together. Face coverings are required at all times, unless actively consuming food and beverages in designated areas. Health and safety guidelines will be followed and are available at: www.AventuraCenter.org under the visit tab. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s plans for limited capacity reopening have been reviewed and approved by local government officials and will be updated as needed. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org . By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 1 hour prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-square-foot, 330-seat waterfront complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages. Join the conversation On Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter. < Previous News Next News >

Sukkot Party with KLEZMER MUSIC September 28, 2023 Share This Sukkot, the South Florida Jewish Community will be presented with a wonderful event featuring incredible Klezmer music. The older adults love this cultural music as well as many others who have an appreciation for extremely classy music. United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for the Jewish senior citizen population, is proud to present this true delicacy for seniors. In addition to music, there will also be special delicacies and drinks in honor of the Sukkot Holiday. “We want everyone to be able to enjoy this amazing event featuring beautiful Klezmer music with expert musicians and delicious refreshments, and we, therefore, offer tickets at a price everyone can afford,” says Rabbi Menachem Smith, Director of United Jewish Generations. The performance will take place on Tuesday, October 3rd at 2pm at the Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Avenue. Senior Citizen Tickets: $10. Regular Admission: $18. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Reservations are required. Please call our hotline at: (305) 770-4540 and leave your reservation on the machine, Or email us at: reserve@unitedJewishgenerations.com Our musicians will mesmerize the crowd and put on a show like never before. We are honored to have our local Howard Stein on the saxophone & clarinet together with Russian guitarist, Alexander Gluklikh, and Argentinian Violinist Elias Garnick. Each of them has extraordinary talent and decades of experience, and together they will rock the house with Klezmer, Yiddish, and Freilich music. < Previous News Next News >