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A Sizzling Summer: At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center June 30, 2022 Share Relive the thrill of seeing show business legends and get a glimpse of tomorrow’s stars in the making this summer at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Talented summer campers from Miami-based LCA Performing Arts take the stage in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids on Sunday, July 31 at 3 p.m. Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences. Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. When the monstrous Cruella De Vil and her bumbling henchmen plot to steal the puppies for her new fur coat, the Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue. Tickets are $20-$35. Ivan Rutherford, whose acclaimed Broadway career includes thousands of performances playing Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, directs LCA Performing Arts summer camp students in Les Misérables School Edition on Sunday, August 7 at 3 p.m. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985 with one of the most memorable scores of all time. Featuring updated orchestrations based on the Tony-nominated 2014 Broadway revival, Les Misérables School Edition delivers Victor Hugo’s classic tale. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by a police inspector. Tickets are $20-$39. South Florida Legends presents The Ed Sullivan Variety Show on Saturday, August 13 at 3 and 8 p.m. As that legendary TV host might have said, this concert is “a really, big show,” featuring tributes to Buddy Holly, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. An award winning cast that has performed all over the globe recreates all the hits of these iconic legends in a show for the ages. $49 and $59. Summer Theater Camp 2022 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is offered in two sessions: June 27-July 22 and July 25 – August 19. Presented by the Broward Center and The Performance Project School of the Arts, each camp culminates in a performance at the Broward Center. Campers between ages 7 to 9 will perform Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr. in Session 1 and Disney's Moana Jr. in Session II. Campers ages 10 to 14 will present Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. in the first session and Shrek The Musical Jr. in the second session. Registration for Summer Camp is available online at https://www.aventuracenter.org/education/summer-theater-camp by phone at 954.414.6904 or by emailing registrar@browardcenter.org . Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org, by phone at 877.311.7469 or 954.462.0222, or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call 954.660.6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 N.E. 188 Street in Aventura. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter < Previous News Next News >

One Nation: Under Greed By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead July 1, 2021 Share “By the time you factor in the financial blowback from the COVID-19 Pandemic with its politicized mandates, lockdowns and payouts, it becomes quickly apparent that we are now ruled by a government consumed with squeezing every last penny out of the population and seemingly unconcerned, if essential freedoms, are trampled on, in the process.“ John W. Whitehead “When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men in a society, over the course of time they create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frédéric Bastiat, French Economist. If there is an absolute maxim by which the American government seems to operate, it is that the taxpayer always gets ripped off. Not only are Americans forced to “spend more on state, municipal and federal taxes, than the annual financial burdens of food, clothing, and housing combined,” but we’re also being played as easy marks by hustlers, bearing the imprimatur of the government. With every new tax, fine, fee and law adopted by our so-called representatives, the yoke around the neck of the average American seems to tighten just a little bit more. Everywhere you go, everything you do and every which way you look, we’re getting swindled, cheated, conned, robbed, raided, pickpocketed, mugged, deceived, defrauded, double-crossed and fleeced by governmental and corporate shareholders of the American police state out to make a profit at taxpayer expense. The overt and costly signs of the despotism exercised by the increasingly authoritarian regime that passes itself off as the United States government are all around us: warrantless surveillance of Americans’ private phone and email conversations by the FBI, NSA, etc.; SWAT team raids of Americans’ homes; shootings of unarmed citizens by police; harsh punishments meted out to schoolchildren in the name of zero tolerance; drones taking to the skies domestically; endless wars; out-of-control spending; militarized police; roadside strip searches; privatized prisons with a profit incentive for jailing Americans; fusion centers that collect and disseminate data on Americans’ private transactions; and militarized agencies with stockpiles of ammunition, to name some of the most appalling. Meanwhile, the three branches of government (Executive, Legislative and Judicial) and the agencies under their command—Defense, Commerce, Education, Homeland Security, Justice, Treasury, etc. — have switched their allegiance to the Corporate State with its unassailable pursuit of profit at all costs and by any means possible. By the time you factor in the financial blowback from the COVID-19 Pandemic with its politicized mandates, lockdowns and payouts, it becomes quickly apparent that we are now ruled by a government consumed with squeezing every last penny out of the population and seemingly unconcerned, even, if essential freedoms are trampled in the process. As with most things, if you want to know the real motives behind any government program, follow the money trail. When you dig down far enough, you quickly find that those who profit from Americans being surveilled, fined, scanned, searched, probed, tasered, arrested and imprisoned are none other than the police who arrest them, the courts which try them, the prisons which incarcerate them, the corporations, which manufacture the weapons, equipment and prisons used by the American police state. Examples of this legalized, profits - over - people, government - sanctioned extortion abound. On the roads: Not satisfied with merely padding their budgets by issuing speeding tickets, police departments have turned to asset forfeiture and red light camera schemes as a means of growing their profits. Despite revelations of corruption, collusion and fraud, these money-making scams have been being inflicted on unsuspecting drivers by revenue-hungry municipalities. Now legislators are hoping to get in on the profit sharing by imposing a vehicle miles-traveled tax, which would charge drivers for each mile behind the wheel. In the prisons: States now have quotas to meet for how many Americans go to jail. Increasing numbers of states have contracted to keep their prisons at 90% to 100% capacity. This profit-driven form of mass punishment has, in turn, given rise to a $70 billion private prison industry that relies on the complicity of state governments to keep the money flowing and their privately run prisons full, “regardless of whether crime was rising or falling.” As Mother Jones reports, “private prison companies have supported and helped write … laws that drive up prison populations. Their livelihoods depend on towns, cities and states sending more people to prison and keeping them there.” Private prisons are also doling out harsher punishments for infractions by inmates in order to keep them locked up longer in order to “boost profits” at the taxpayer's expense. All the while, prisoners are being forced to provide cheap labor for private corporations. No wonder the United States has the largest prison population in the world. In the schools: The security industrial complex with its tracking, spying and identification devices has set its sights on the schools as “a vast, rich market”— a $20 billion market, no less—just waiting to be conquered. In fact, the public schools have become a microcosm of the total surveillance state which currently dominates America, adopting a host of surveillance technologies, including video cameras, finger and palm scanners, iris scanners, as well as RFID and GPS tracking devices, to keep constant watch over their student bodies. Likewise, the military industrial complex with its military weapons, metal detectors and weapons of compliance, such as tasers have succeeded in transforming the schools — at great taxpayer expenses and personal profit — into quasi-prisons. Rounding things out are school truancy laws, which come disguised as well-meaning attempts to resolve attendance issues in the schools, but, in truth are nothing less than stealth maneuvers aimed at enriching school districts and court systems alike, through excessive fines and jail sentences for “unauthorized” absences. Curiously, none of these efforts seem to have succeeded in making the schools any safer. In the endless wars abroad: Fueled by the profit-driven military industrial complex, the government’s endless wars are wreaking havoc on our communities, our budget and our police forces. Having been co-opted by greedy defense contractors, corrupt politicians and incompetent government officials, America’s expanding military empire is bleeding the country dry at a rate of more than $32 million per hour. Future wars and military exercises waged around the globe are expected to push the total bill upwards of $12 trillion by 2053. Talk about fiscally irresponsible: the U.S. government is spending money it doesn’t have on a military empire that it can’t afford and the spending on War, is bankrupting America. In the form of militarized police: The Department of Homeland Security routinely hands out six-figure grants to enable local municipalities to purchase military-style vehicles, as well as a veritable war chest of weaponry, ranging from tactical vests, bomb-disarming robots, assault weapons and combat uniforms. This rise in military equipment purchases funded by the DHS has, according to analysts Andrew Becker and G.W. Schulz, “paralleled an apparent increase in local SWAT teams.” The end result? An explosive growth in the use of SWAT teams for otherwise routine police matters, an increased tendency on the part of police to shoot first and ask questions later, an overall mindset within police forces that they are at war — and the citizenry, are the enemy combatants. Over 80,000 SWAT team raids are conducted on American homes and businesses each year. Moreover, government-funded military-style training drills, that continue to take place in cities across the country. In profit-driven schemes such as asset forfeiture: Under the guise of fighting the war on drugs, government agents (usually the police), have been given broad leeway to seize billions of dollars’ worth of private property (money, cars, TVs, etc.) they “suspect” may be connected to criminal activity. Here’s the kicker - whether or not any crime is actually proven to have taken place, the government keeps the citizen’s property, often divvying it up with the local police who did the initial seizure. The police are actually being trained in seminars on how to seize the “goodies” that are on police departments’ wish lists. According to the New York Times, seized monies have been used by police to “pay for sports tickets, office parties, a home security system and a $90,000 sports car.” Among government contractors: We have been saddled with a government that is outsourcing much of its work to high-paid contractors at great expense to the taxpayer and with no competition, little transparency and dubious savings. According to the Washington Post, “By some estimates, there are twice as many people doing government work under contract than there are government workers.” These open-ended contracts, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, “now account for anywhere between one quarter and one half of all federal service contracting.” Moreover, any attempt to reform the system, is “bitterly opposed by federal employee unions, who take it as their mission to prevent good employees from being rewarded and bad employees from being fired.” By the security industrial complex: We’re being spied on by a domestic army of government snitches, spies and techno-warriors. In the so-called name of “pre-crime,” this government of Peeping Toms, is watching everything we do, reading everything we write, listening to everything we say and monitoring, everything we spend. Beware of what you say, what you read, what you write, where you go who you communicate with, because it is all being recorded, stored, catalogued and will be used against you eventually, at a time and place of the government’s choosing. This far-reaching surveillance, carried out with the complicity of the Corporate State, has paved the way for an omnipresent, militarized fourth branch of government—the Surveillance State—that came into being without any electoral mandate or constitutional referendum. That doesn’t even touch on the government’s bold forays into biometric surveillance as a means of identifying and tracking the American people from birth to death. By a government addicted to power: It’s a given that you can always count on the government to take advantage of a crisis, legitimate or manufactured. Emboldened by the citizenry’s inattention and willingness to tolerate its abuses, the government has weaponized one national crisis after another, in order to expand its powers. The war on terror, the war on drugs, the war on illegal immigration, asset forfeiture schemes, road safety schemes, school safety schemes, eminent domain: all of these programs started out as legitimate responses to pressing concerns and have since become weapons of compliance and control in the police state’s hands. Now that the government has gotten a taste for flexing its police state powers, by way of a bevy of COVID-19 lockdowns, mandates, restrictions, contact tracing programs, heightened surveillance, censorship, over-criminalization, etc., “we the people” may well find ourselves burdened with a Nanny State, inclined to use its draconian pandemic powers, to protect us from ourselves. These injustices, petty tyrannies and overt acts of hostility, are being carried out in the name of the national good - against the interests of individuals, society and ultimately, our freedoms - by an elite class of government officials working in partnership with mega corporations that are largely insulated, from the ill effects of their actions. This perverse mixture of government authoritarianism and corporate profits has increased the reach of the state into our private lives while also adding a profit motive into the mix and, as always, it’s we the people, we the taxpayers, we the gullible voters, who keep getting taken for a ride by politicians eager to promise us the world, on a plate. This is a far cry from how a representative government is supposed to operate. Indeed, it has been a long time since we could claim to be the masters of our own lives. Rather, we are now the subjects of a militarized, corporate empire in which the vast majority of the citizenry work their hands to the bone for the benefit of a privileged few. Adding injury to the ongoing insult of having our tax dollars misused and our so-called representatives bought and paid for by the moneyed elite, the government then turns around and uses the money we earn with our blood, sweat and tears to target, imprison and entrap us, in the form of militarized police, surveillance cameras, private prisons, license plate readers, drones and phone tracking, technology. All of those nefarious deeds by government officials that you hear about every day: those are your tax dollars at work. It’s your money that allows for government agents to spy on your emails, your phone calls, your text messages and your movements. It’s your money that allows out-of-control police officers to burst into innocent people’s homes, or probe and strip search motorists on the side of the road. And it’s your money that leads to Americans across the country being prosecuted for innocuous activities such as growing vegetable gardens in their front yards or daring to speak their truth to their elected officials. Just remember the next time you see a news story that makes your blood boil, whether it’s a police officer arresting someone for filming them in public, or a child being kicked out of school for attending a virtual class while playing with a toy gun, remember that it is your tax dollars that are paying for these injustices. There was a time in our history when our forebears said “enough is enough” and stopped paying their taxes to what they considered an illegitimate government. They stood their ground and refused to support a system that was slowly choking out any attempts at self-governance and which refused to be held accountable, for its crimes against the people. Their resistance sowed the seeds for the revolution that would follow. Unfortunately, in the 200-plus years since we established our own government, we’ve let bankers, turncoats and number-crunching bureaucrats muddy the waters and pilfer the accounts to such an extent that we’re back where we started. Once again, we’ve got a despotic regime with an imperial ruler, doing as they please. Once again, we’ve got a judicial system insisting we have no rights under a government which demands that the people march in lockstep, by what and how, it's dictated. And once again, we’ve got to decide whether we’ll keep marching or break stride and make a turn toward freedom. But what if we didn’t just pull out our pocketbooks and pony up to the federal government’s outrageous demands for more money? What if we didn’t just dutifully line up to drop our hard-earned dollars into the collection bucket, no questions asked about how, it will be spent? What if, instead of quietly sending in our checks, hoping vainly for some meager return, we did a little calculating of our own and started deducting from our taxes those programs that we refuse to support? As I make clear in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People, if the government and its emissaries can just take from you what they want, when they want and then use it however they want, you can’t claim to be anything more than a serf, in a land, that they think, of as theirs. This is not freedom, America. Editor’s Note: John Whitehead is an attorney and author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of constitutional law, & pop culture. John Whitehead's commentary are his views and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org . Information about The Rutherford Institute is available at: www.rutherford.org . < Previous News Next News >

Unity Concert For Israel: Be A Part of The 44th Florida Chanukah Festival November 17, 2023 Share It’s almost time for the 44th Annual Chabad Of South Broward Chanukah Festival! Yes, the countdown to Chanukah has begun, and with it, the anticipation for the 44th Annual Chanukah Festival taking place in Hollywood, Florida. But this year, it’s not just a festival; it’s a celebration of unity, music, and a noble cause. This year’s Chanukah Festival is a unity concert for Israel. Part of the proceeds from the event will go towards assisting families in Israel who have been affected by the war. By attending this festival, you not only get to enjoy a night of incredible music, but also contribute to a meaningful cause. The lineup for the 44th Chanukah Festival is spectacular! Get ready to be uplifted by the talents of Renowned Artists: Avraham Fried, Benny Friedman, Mordechai Shapiro, and Israeli Singer/Songwriter Idan Raichel. The show will be produced by Dovid Weinbaum of DW Productions and music directed by the Mendy Hershkowitz Band, joined by the talented Zemiros Choir. The festival’s leader, Rabbi Raphael Tennenhaus says, “It’s a night that promises to be unforgettable, filled with melodies that touch the soul and a sense of togetherness that warms the heart.” This is your chance to be part of something special and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate, while also supporting a vital cause. It’s a night of musical joy, and a chance to show your solidarity with the people of Israel in their time of need. History Of The Chanukah Festival Chanukah is publicly celebrated by millions of people worldwide each year - but it wasn't always this way. In December of 1980, Chabad Of South Broward launched the Annual Chanukah Festival as the only Chanukah Event of its kind. There was nothing else like it! People of all backgrounds were blown away to see a display of Jewish pride and unity that was not only public, but open and proud. It became an instant Annual South Florida tradition for people from across the state to flock to Hollywood, Florida to witness and be a part of the Chanukah Festival experience. A large percentage of the crowd were Holocaust Survivors and Immigrants from Eastern Europe who had survived attempts to wipe out Judaism entirely. The experience of lighting a Menorah in public was a tremendous source of Jewish pride for the entire South Florida and beyond. At the time, the 18-Foot Menorah was the largest Menorah in the entire state of Florida. As the Chanukah Festival grew in leaps and bounds every year, it inspired more and more celebrations like it to take place across South Florida. And still, every year, it's the #1 Chanukah Event for the entire state to attend! Community Impact The Chanukah Festival is a time of unity, when people come together as one regardless of our backgrounds, education, denomination, economic status, political leanings, or anything that tries to divide us. Chanukah celebrates the eternal triumph of light over darkness, and good over evil. The message is universal, for every person: that even the smallest bit of light can conquer great darkness. The Chanukah Festival unites the entire Jewish community of South Florida across all lines of denomination, attracts thousands more guests and visitors from beyond the region, and gets International Media attention. In fact, each year during the week of the event, the Chanukah Festival is the #1 news story in Jewish Media across the world! The impact of the Chanukah Festival on South Florida's Jewish community continues for the entire year, knowing that at our core we are all proudly united as one. Sponsorship Opportunities Supporter - $1,800 You’ll get 2 tickets, your logo will be included on the event flyer and as well as being included in Social Media and Email Blast Advertising. Sponsor - $5,000 You’ll get 4 VIP tickets, your logo will be included on the event flyer and as well as displayed on Digital Event Screens at the event. Featured Sponsor - $15,000 You’ll get the VIP Ticket Package, and your logo promoted on the flyer and Advertised as a "Featured Sponsor.” In addition you’ll get a 15-Second Promotional Video played on screens at the event. Your sponsorship will also be announced at the event. Partner - $36,000 You’ll receive all “Featured Sponsor Benefits” and a “VIP Lounge Package.” Your partnership will be announced in all Promotional Media Articles and you’ll have customized flyers and Marketing featuring your partnership for you to distribute. Menorah Candle Lighting - $44,000 (4 Sold, 3 Still Available) You and your family members will be honored with lighting of the Menorah Candles on stage at the highlight of the Chanukah Festival Event, along with a VIP Lounge Package. Event Co-Naming Sponsorship Available, For Details, Contact: (954) 243-8680. Please Help Sponsor The World’s Largest Annual Chanukah Festival being watched live around the world on their web-site at: www.ChanukahFestival.com - Or Call: (954) 559-6230. Or e-mail them at: chabadsboffice@gmail.com . The concert will be held on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at The Hard Rock In Hollywood Florida. Get your tickets now and join us in lighting up the world in unity for Israel, at: www.chanukahfestival.com < Previous News Next News >

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A Warning From The Inspector General: Offers To Increase Your Social Security Benefits Are from Criminals March 23, 2023 Share That unexpected offer from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to activate a benefit increase is from a criminal and not the real SSA. Do not share personal or financial information. Do not click on links or respond. Report suspected scams to: https://oig.ssa.gov/report/ Criminals continue to impersonate SSA and other government agencies in an attempt to obtain personal information, money, or download malware onto phones. Recent reports indicate that criminals are trying to trick people into sharing personal and financial information over the phone or through deceptive text and email messages that lure recipients to a fake Social Security website. Criminals falsely advise recipients to apply to receive Social Security benefits or extra money, such as a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), or to set up an online account. The message may also provide fake contact information for SSA. “Scammers are relentless in their attempts to lure you to their fake websites or to get you to respond in any manner to their fictitious offers. I urge members of the public to ignore unexpected messages and unsolicited offers. This simple step will help protect you from a scam,” said Inspector General Gail S. Ennis. “Also, be alert for unusual business practices and contact Social Security directly with questions or concerns regarding SSA matters. Never click on the link.” “We are deeply concerned that fraudsters continue to find new ways to impersonate government agencies to deceive people into providing personal information or money,” said Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. “I strongly urge people to be vigilant and ignore suspicious emails, texts, or letters. If you receive a suspicious message, do not click on any links or attachments.” Ignore suspected scams and report them to: https://oig.ssa.gov/ - Reporting these scams helps us identify emerging scam tactics and trends and protects others. How A Government Imposter Scam Works Recognizing the signs of a scam can help you avoid falling victim to one. These scams primarily use telephone to contact you, but scammers may also use email, text message, social media, or U.S. mail. Scammers pretend to be from an agency or organization you know to gain your trust. Scammers say there is a problem or a prize. Scammers pressure you to act immediately. Scammers tell you to pay in a specific way. Tips To Protect Yourself 1. Do not take immediate action. If you receive a communication that causes a strong emotional response, take a deep breath. Hang up or ignore the message. Talk to someone you trust. 2. Do not transfer your money! Do not buy that gift card! Never pay someone who insists that you pay with a gift card, prepaid debit card, Internet currency or cryptocurrency, wire transfer, money transfer, or by mailing cash. Scammers use these forms of payment because they are hard to trace. 3. Be skeptical. Do not believe scammers who “transfer” your call to a government official or law enforcement officer, or who feed you a number as proof. Scammers can create fake numbers and identities. Do not trust your caller ID. 4. Be cautious of any contact claiming to be from a government agency or law enforcement, telling you about a problem you don’t recognize or an unsolicited offer. Do not provide your personal information, even if the caller has some of your information. 5. Do not click on links or attachments. Block unwanted calls and text messages. Scammers frequently change their approach with new tactics and messages to trick people. We encourage you to stay up to date on the latest news and advisories by following SSA OIG on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook or subscribing to receive email alerts. Visit the: https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams to read about common scams. < Previous News Next News >

Becoming Jane: The Evolution Of Dr. Jane Goodall - Journey Into the Extraordinary Life And Legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE In An Award-Winning Immersive Exhibition Opening Friday, October 23rd, 2026 South Florida Sun Times Oct 15, 2026 This Fall, Step Into The Remarkable World Of Dr. Jane Goodall. Becoming Jane: The Evolution Of Dr. Jane Goodall Immersive Opens Friday, October 23rd, 2026, At The Cornelia T. Bailey Cultural Arts Center At South Florida PBS, Bringing Her Groundbreaking Discoveries, Extraordinary Life And Enduring Legacy To South Florida. Through immersive projections, hands-on interactives and multimedia storytelling, visitors journey from Jane’s childhood dream of Africa to Gombe National Park in Tanzania, where her pioneering research forever changed our understanding of chimpanzees and the natural world. Experience Becoming Jane Visitors Can: • Journey into Gombe through an immersive recreation of the Tanzanian forest and encounter virtually rendered chimpanzees. • Step inside Jane’s research tent and experience what it was like to observe and document chimpanzees in the wild. • Come face-to-face with the late Dr. Goodall through a lifelike holographic projection as she shares stories from her years at Gombe. • Test your chimpanzee communication skills with interactive augmented reality, including the chance to match a chimpanzee’s famous “pant-hoot.” • Discover her lasting impact and the scientists and conservationists continuing her work today. • Turn inspiration into action by making a personal pledge to help create a more sustainable future. Developed and traveled by the National Geographic Society in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute USA, Becoming Jane has received an American Alliance of Museums Excellence in Exhibition Award and a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement in Museum Exhibit Design. Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall immersive will be on view October 23rd, 2026 through Sunday, January 24th, 2027, at South Florida PBS in Boynton Beach. Ticket information will be announced soon. About South Florida PBS: South Florida PBS is Florida’s largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history. Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement. About Dr. Jane Goodall Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and United Nations Messenger of Peace, was an Ethologist and Activist who inspired greater understanding and action on behalf of the natural world. Known for her groundbreaking studies of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, Dr. Goodall forever changed our understanding of our relationship with the animal kingdom. Her work extended beyond scientific innovations, encompassing a lifetime of advocacy through her international organization, the Jane Goodall Institute – which advances community-led conservation, animal welfare, science, and youth empowerment through its Roots & Shoots program. A global icon, Dr. Goodall spent decades spreading hope and turning it into a meaningful, positive impact, working to create a better world for animals, people, and the environment we share. About the Jane Goodall Institute The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a global conservation organization founded in 1977 that advances Dr. Jane Goodall’s legacy in 30 offices around the world. The Jane Goodall Institute continues Jane’s vision of inspiring hope and transforming it into action through science driven, technology enabled programs focused on wildlife research and rehabilitation, community-led conservation, and youth engagement. Through the youth program Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, now active in 75 countries and counting, JGI is creating a movement of compassionate people who uphold its mission to create a better world for people, other animals, and our shared environment. Learn more at: https://janegoodall.org . And: https://rootsandshoots.org . Follow: @JaneGoodallInst. And: @RootsAndShoots. About the National Geographic Society The National Geographic Society is a Global NonProfit Organization that uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Since 1888, National Geographic has pushed the boundaries of exploration, investing in bold people and transformative ideas, providing more than 15,000 grants for work across all seven continents, reaching 3 million students each year through education offerings, and engaging audiences around the globe through signature experiences, stories and content. Step inside Jane’s research tent and experience what it was like to observe and document chimpanzees in the wild. Come face-to-face with the late Dr. Goodall. Test your chimpanzee communication skills. Janes Spotting Scope (Becoming Jane Images - Credit Becky Hale) Previous Next

South Florida Salutes America At 250 - Communities Across Broward And Miami-Dade Counties Are Planning Special Events To Mark The Nation’s Semiquincentennial By John Bernardo Jun 18, 2026 Historians Claim That July 4, 1776 Marked The Time When 13 American Colonies Declared Independence To Escape Great Britain’s Brutal Rule. Fast forwarding to 2026, specifically on the Fourth of July, many South Floridians and Americans will traditionally commemorate Independence Day while they munch on hamburgers, hot dogs, and then watch fireworks light up the night sky. However, this July Fourth will not be ordinary and it’s not expected to be just about folks waving American flags, saluting stars and stripes, and glancing at glossy posters of Uncle Sam. Moreover, it will not be strictly about holiday decorations of red, white and blue that overlook grills and picnic tables. That’s because this year marks a milestone titled: “United States of America 250,” which means America will soon reach another significant time in its history when it turns 250 years-old! In fact, below is a list of communities in Broward and Miami-Dade counties that on July 4, plan to make the nation’s 250th Birthday extra special. In Broward County, beginning at 4:00 p.m., the City of Deerfield Beach at its main beach area, will be celebrating 250 years of freedom with a festive Fourth of July full of music and fun. Then starting at 9:00 p.m., fireworks will be displayed by the ocean. More information, call: (954) 250–4239. In Margate, city officials will oversee an event honoring America’s 250th Birthday with a morning parade (begins at 9:00 a.m.), a family pool party (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.), a concert, and food trucks on the northwest corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7 (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.). Then at 9:00 p.m., the City will end the party with a firework show. Additional information, call: (954) 972–6458. In Coral Springs, there will be a mega celebration at Mullins Park on 10000 Ben Geiger Drive, featuring a live performance by the Absolute Bon Jovi Tribute Band, family fun zones, and extensive food truck options. The grand fireworks display is set to illuminate the sky at 8:45 p.m. More information, call: (954) 344–1111. Heading east to Pompano Beach Boulevard in Pompano Beach, the City will launch its Beach Bash Extravaganza with a dynamic ocean lineup. Expect live bands rocking the sand all afternoon, food vendors, and a spectacular firework show visible up and down the coast. More information, call: (754) 307–5446. In Sunrise, the City expects to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with its “Stars and Stripes: 250 Years of Smiles” festivities. The day kicks off with a morning parade, some family fun, and an evening concert and fireworks show at the Amerant Bank Arena, One Panther Parkway. More information, call: (954) 747–4600. Meanwhile, the City of Fort Lauderdale, specifically at Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas, will salute the 250th Anniversary of America with its ‘Fourth of July Spectacular’ as the centerpiece of their 250 Celebration. The day-long event includes live bands, beach games, a massive Kids Zone with water slides, and a dazzling firework display on the oceanfront at 8:45 p.m. More information, call: (954) 828–8000. In Pembroke Pines, its commemoration will be at the City Center. As part of their America 250 Celebration, the City is hosting a massive community block party and festival. The event will consist of a city-wide art project called “CommUNITY,” patriotic lighting installations, live entertainment, and a firework finale. More information, call: (954) 392–2116. In Hollywood, the City is celebrating America’s 250th birthday by elevating its annual “Star Spangled Spectacular” into an enhanced beachside event. The festivities will take place along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, featuring a live DJ, live music, and an official welcome by Mayor Josh Levy and the City Commission. At 9 p.m., a dazzling fireworks display will be seen up and down the shoreline. Additional information, call: (954) 921–3620. In Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami will observe America’s 250th Birthday through the Miami-Dade 250 initiative. The county’s signature Independence Day program will be hosted at Tropical Park from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., featuring live music, food vendors, family activities, and a fireworks display. Additionally, the downtown Miami waterfront, including Bayfront Park and the Miami River, will have open-air concerts ranging from jazz to Latin pop, culminating in stunning fireworks framed by the skyline, and a drone show. The celebration is part of the year-long Miami-Dade 250 initiative, which honors the United States’ semiquincentennial through culture, arts, and community storytelling. More information, call: (305) 250–5300. In North Miami, the City is observing “America 250” by hosting its Annual “Independence Day Celebration by the Bay.” The gathering will be held at the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 Northeast 151st Street. This community, family-friendly jubilee features live music, family activities, food, and a splendid firework display. More information, call: (305) 893–6511. In the meantime, Coconut Grove is saluting the country’s 250th birthday with its Annual Independence Day event at Peacock Park. This celebration features a concert by the Miami Symphony Orchestra, a “Taste of the Grove” food festival, kids’ zones, and an amazing fireworks and drone show over Biscayne Bay. More information, call: (305) 442–8695. In Coral Gables, the City in partnership with the Biltmore Hotel, will throw a Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Show at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. The evening consists of live music, a festive barbeque, a fireworks finale, and a special choreographed drone show highlighting a remarkable milestone: “America’s 250th Anniversary.” Additional information, call: (305) 446-6800. In Miami Beach, the city is going all out to commemorate the nation’s 250th Birthday, anchoring the giant celebration around a host of patriotic exhibits, military salutes, and waterfront festivities. The main celebrations will feature live entertainment, drone shows, and fireworks at Altos Del Mar Park (77th Street) in North Beach and along Ocean Drive in South Beach. More information, visit the official portal: Miami Beach Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday. Or call: (305) 673–7000. Furthermore, the Town of Cutler Bay is organizing its Annual Golf Cart Parade and Picnic at Whispering Pines Park to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. Cutler Bay’s community patriotic gathering will kick off with a parade (begins at 9:00 a.m.). Then at 10:00 a.m., a picnic commences at Whispering Pines Park, featuring a cookout, live music, face painting, National Anthem performances, and Town Council remarks. Then to wrap up the commemoration, starting at 11:15 a.m., there will be a special U.S. Air Force flyover which will pay tribute to the nation’s Birthday. More information, call: (305) 234–4262. In addition, the Village of Key Biscayne is hosting its Annual 4th of July Parade, with 2026’s event themed around the country’s 250th Birthday. The parade commences at 10:00 a.m., traveling along Crandon Boulevard. Following the parade, the Rotary Club will put together a traditional barbecue on the Village Green Park at 450 Crandon Boulevard. More information, call: (305) 361–5207. Also, the City of Homestead is commemorating America’s 250th Birthday by organizing an extra-ordinary “Race to the Fourth” event at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Activities planned there include amusement rides, games, live music, patriotic performances, and it concludes with a firework show synced to pop and patriotic hits. Additional information, call: (305) 224–4570. There will be fireworks and drone shows over many areas of Broward and Miami Dade. South Floridians will be celebrating 250 years of freedom with a festive Fourth of July full of music and fun. Previous Next

Old Lisbon Unveils New Aventura Location - A Generational Legacy Of Portuguese Culinary Tradition Aventura Digest December 18, 2024 Share Old Lisbon, Miami’s beloved destination for authentic Portuguese cuisine, proudly announces the opening of its newest location in Aventura. This 2,500 Square-Foot Restaurant elevates the dining experience, blending Portuguese tradition with modern elegance, while continuing the brand’s commitment to bringing the rich flavors of Portugal to South Florida. With a thoughtfully designed space that honors Portugal’s cultural heritage and a carefully curated menu, Old Lisbon Aventura sets a new standard for fine Portuguese dining. Old Lisbon’s story is as rich as its cuisine. When Founder Carlos Silva arrived in Miami from his native Portugal in 1991, his journey with Old Lisbon began in the most serendipitous of ways. Silva, eager to connect with his roots, stumbled upon a Portuguese restaurant preparing for its grand opening. Unable to contain his excitement, he knocked on the door and was greeted by the owner, who graciously offered a preview of the menu. Silva’s first meal—a perfectly Grilled Bacalhau paired with Vinho Verde—left a lasting impression. He became Old Lisbon’s very first customer, paying twenty dollars for a meal that would eventually shape his destiny. A few years later, Carlos Silva became the owner of Old Lisbon, transforming it into the iconic Portuguese fine dining restaurant chain it is today, with three prominent locations across South Florida. Now, the Aventura location marks the next chapter in this legacy as Silva's son, Carlos Silva Jr., takes the reins to lead this newest expansion. Carlos Jr.’s involvement marks the beginning of a new era for Old Lisbon, ensuring that the family’s passion for Portuguese cuisine continues to thrive for generations to come. “We’ve been honored to serve the South Florida community for over three decades,” said Carlos Silva. “With my son, Carlos Jr., taking on the Aventura location, it’s a proud moment to see this legacy grow into a true family business, ensuring the future of Old Lisbon remains rooted in tradition but flourishes with new ideas.” Old Lisbon Aventura brings the heart of Portuguese cuisine to life with a menu that celebrates the best of both sea and land. Standout dishes include: Bolinhos de Bacalhau (Codfish Croquettes with Black-Eyed Peas), the Fiery Chouriço Assado (Flaming Portuguese Sausage), and the exquisite Polvo Grelhado ou Frito (Grilled or Lightly Fried Octopus seared in Garlic and Olive Oil). For Seafood lovers, dishes like Camarão Ao Alho ou com Molho Picante (Grilled Shrimp with Garlic or homemade spicy sauce) and Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato (Clams in a White Wine and Lime Consommé) offer a true taste of coastal Portugal. Hearty dishes such as the Bife à Old Lisbon (NY Strip Steak topped with a Fried Egg) and Carré de Cordeiro (Rack of Lamb with Broccolini and Punched Potatoes) reflect Portugal’s land-based culinary traditions. In addition to its core menu, the Aventura location offers a special lunch menu available from Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring classics like Salada Portuguesa com Atum (Tuna Salad with Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, and Boiled Eggs) and Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá (Shredded Codfish with Onions, Boiled Eggs, and Potatoes). For a more relaxed dining experience, guests can indulge in Happy Hour, available Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., featuring savory bites like Codfish Croquettes and Portuguese Sausage, paired with House Wines and Sangria specials. Guests can conclude their meal with traditional Portuguese desserts like Pasteis de Nata (Custard Tarts with Cinnamon) and the rich Delicia de Fátima (a custard-based dessert with cream and Maria cookies). Designed by architect Ricardo Azevedo., the new Aventura location marries modern elegance with timeless Portuguese aesthetics. The interior features hand-painted columns, a six-seat marble-topped bar, and an intimate dining room that seats 64 guests inside and 28 outside. The décor includes custom-made plateware, Portuguese chairs, and hand-painted mosaics, all imported from Portugal, adding to the authenticity of the experience. At the heart of the restaurant stands a 120-year-old olive tree, “Oliveira,” symbolizing the longevity and tradition that Old Lisbon represents. It greets diners as they walk in, reminding them of the deep-rooted history behind every dish. Complementing this environment is a specially curated music playlist, enhancing the dining experience with melodies that reflect the soul of Portugal. Additionally, wine lovers will be in paradise, the restaurant also boasts Florida’s most extensive selection of Portuguese Wines, offering guests an exceptional opportunity to savor the finest wines from Portugal's renowned vineyards. Each wine is carefully selected and stored in their floor to ceiling wine cellar. As Old Lisbon enters this new chapter, the Aventura location not only reflects the growth of the restaurant but also the continuation of a family legacy. With Carlos Silva Jr. taking the helm, the Silva family is ensuring that Old Lisbon remains a generational restaurant, preserving the authentic flavors of Portugal for years to come. Whether you’re seeking a quiet meal with family or a venue for special occasions, Old Lisbon Aventura offers an experience that blends tradition with modern sophistication. For reservations or more information about Old Lisbon Aventura, visit: https://oldlisbonrestaurants.com/aventura/. < Previous News Next News >