Hollywood’s Centennial Spring Marshmallow Drop – A Celebration to Remember! South Florida Sun Times Mar 20, 2025 Join The City Of Hollywood In Celebrating 100 Years At The Spring Marshmallow Drop On Saturday, March 29th, From 2:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m. At The Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield Street, Hollywood, Florida 33024. This exciting family-friendly event for children ages 10 and under kicks off with an open house featuring a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, music, games, and bounce houses. At 3:00 p.m., children ages 3 to 6 can join the annual egg hunt with baskets provided. Then, at 3:30 p.m., kids ages 7 to 10 will experience the thrill of 30,000 marshmallows dropping from the sky! Young participants can collect the marshmallows and exchange them for fantastic prizes like bicycles and gift baskets. Don’t forget to bring a basket or bag to gather the marshmallows! Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event. RSVP is required at: www.hollywoodfl.org/specialevents - Adult supervision is required for all children. The Centennial Spring Marshmallow Drop is presented by the City of Hollywood’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts. For more information, call: (954) 967-4235. Or email: events@hollywoodfl.org . Previous Next

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Sderot Way In Hallandale Beach By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper Mar 4, 2026 I, Along With Our City Commission, Had The Great Honor To Host An Event In Memory Of October 7th And Recognizing Our Sister City Sderot. Last Year, I Requested That Our City Make Sure We Memorialize The History Of October 7th. On February 18th, Southeast 5th Street Was Renamed As Sderot Way In Honor Of Our Sister City. A Marker Was Also Placed In Memorial Of October 7th And The Street Renaming. History is so important. In this day and age many people simply move on and significant events are forgotten. Historically, the Holocaust has been denied. While it has not been forgotten many of the survivors have passed. They bore witness and we need to continue to tell their stories. October 7th was a horrific unprovoked war on Israel. It has been the worst attack on Jews since the holocaust. Sadly, the rise in antisemitism and the offensive position that some people have taken against Israel’s right to defend itself cannot go unchecked. History must be recognized. Truth must be told. The City of Hallandale Beach made sure of this. The murder of innocent lives and the Jewish people must never be forgotten. The City of Sderot, which is 700 kilometers from Gaza, was one of the hardest hit cities. They actually bombed their own police station that was taken over by Hamas. 35,000 people were evacuated out of harm’s way and spread out throughout Israel. It was an honor to have both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Sderot join us for this special event. The Mayor of Sderot, Alon Davidi shared his story of that day. His city had over 14,000 bombs come over. Thanks to the Iron dome many did not get through. Others did. Many cities, including his, were on their own to defend their cities while the Israel Defense Forces mobilized. The Deputy Mayor Hava shared her story about saving many children and seniors who were displaced. Many children were left as orphans. Story after heart breaking story of the carnage. At one point Hamas was going door to door speaking Russian pretending they were police and evacuation only to have doors open and innocent people shot. The story of Sderot and Israel is a lesson in resilience. While so many lives were taken Israel has continued to win the war against Hamas and Hezbollah. I would like to think the world has finally woken up and has seen the hypocrisy of the Free Palestine Movement. The lies and propaganda out of Gaza, Iran and those that want to see Israel wiped out. There are Iranians and other countries that are truly fighting for freedom. As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns, and ideas to make our City a better place on my Phone/Text at: (954) 632-5700. Or you can email me at: jcooper@cohb.org . Please visit me on my Facebook page at: Mayor Joy Cooper. Like! Follow! And share! Previous Next

Celebrate Irish, Scottish & Celtic Heritage: Spectacular Events Coming To The Broward Center December 7, 2023 Share If you’re mad for great entertainment, The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is not only getting its Irish up on stage but is also celebrating Scottish and Celtic heritage with music, comedy and dance with five spectacular events. Donegal-based singer Daniel O’Donnell performs Monday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. at The Parker. His latest, I Wish You Well, entered the official UK Album Charts at no. 16, and at no. 5 ahead of Taylor Swift and The Beatles on the CD-only chart and at no. 2 on the Independent Albums chart. He has now amassed 48 Top 75 albums, including 42 Top 40 albums, 30 Top 30 and 20 Top 10 albums. Get ready for a night of real Irish comedy, accent included, as David Nihill: Shelf Help Tour comes to the Amaturo Theater as part of the TRUIST Comedy Series at the Broward Center on Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Having left Dublin, Ireland, where he was born and raised until the age of 22, Nihill got drunk on travel, living and working in 12 countries while visiting more than 70. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. Nihill is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner up in The Moth's largest U.S. Grand Slam storytelling competition. He recorded his debut special for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019 and has been featured on TED.com, Amazon Prime Video, Sirius XM, NPR, Huffington Post, The Irish Independent and Ireland AM, among others. The Grammy®-Nominated Celtic Woman brings its new world tour to The Parker as part of The Allegro Fort Lauderdale Mosaic Series on Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Since its debut, global musical sensation Celtic Woman's concerts continue to capture the hearts of an audience that spans the globe. Both an accomplished recording ensemble and a world-class performing collective, Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland's rich musical and cultural heritage while continuing its remarkable legacy of introducing some of Ireland's most talented singers and musicians onto the world stage. A one-of-a-kind live act, Celtic Woman combines the country's finest musical talents with epic stage production to present a uniquely inspiring live experience. For a quarter of a century Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has been dazzling audiences across the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. Now it comes to the Au-Rene Theater as part of The Allegro Fort Lauderdale Mosaic Series Sunday, March 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Since its premiere 25 years ago, Lord of the Dance has become one the most successful touring productions in entertainment history, having been seen by over 60 million people. Now the show will go to the next level with this 25th anniversary tour and fans can expect new staging, new costumes and choreography plus cutting-edge technology, special effects and remarkable lighting. Please note Michael Flatley is not scheduled to appear in any of the performances. Spend an intimate evening with the entertainer Time magazine called “one of the three most fun people in show business,” as Alan Cumming: Uncut comes to The Parker as part of the Broadway Concert Series on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. Cumming has performed in concert halls across the globe, including the Sydney Opera House, the London Palladium, the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. In his eclectic career, he's played the Emcee in Cabaret in the West End and on Broadway, God, the Devil, Hitler, the Pope, a teleporting superhero, Hamlet and all the parts in Macbeth. His most recent projects include creating a dance theater piece about the Scottish bard Robert Burns, lip-synching the protagonist in a documentary, directing a podcast series about a sperm bank heist, playing a gangster opposite Liam Neeson in a Neil Jordan film, curating a cabaret festival in Australia and recording a duet with a Gaelic rapper. This event contains adult language or content. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of The Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at: https://www.parkerplayhouse.com/ - And at: https://www.Ticketmaster.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222. And in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker is located in Holiday Park at 707 Northeast Eighth Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. The Parker is an affiliated venue of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which provides programming and management of the facility. The Broward Center 2023/2024 Season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and UHealth University of Miami Health System. Programs are also sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org - Or: www.ParkerPlayhouse.com < Previous News Next News >

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18 Award-Worthy Movies - International Film Festival To Present Screenings At The Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse January 23, 2025 Share The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival© (SASIFF), presented by MorseLife, will launch its third season with screenings of 18 memorable movies at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse from January 23rd, 2025 - January 30th, 2025, located at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. The Festival’s first eight days will present two-thirds of Sun & Stars’ 27 world-class films with an audience-wowing assortment of comedies, dramas and documentaries from all over the world. SASIFF’s final nine screenings will be held January 31st, 2025 - February 2nd, 2025 at EVO Entertainment Delray MarketPlace in Delray Beach. SASIFF screenings at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse include one USA Premiere, five Florida Premieres, four Palm Beach County Premieres and eight Northern Palm Beach County Premieres, including: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 – 7:30 p.m. Liza: A Truly Terrific And Absolutely True Story Documentary / 2024, Florida Premiere. Directed by Bruce David Klein. USA, 104-minutes The Opening Night Screening of The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival©, presented by MorseLife. One film is barely enough to encompass all the facets of the glittery life and career of Liza Minnelli, but director Klein pulls it off with humorously bossy aside from the Oscar-winning Cabaret star herself. This portrait puts the emphasis on a lifetime of meaningful relationships with mentors including Kay Thompson, Bob Fosse, and Halston as young Liza emerges from the shadow of her famous father, Film Director Vincente Minnelli, and her legendary mother Judy Garland to become one of the most extraordinary artists of our time. Appearances by friends and collaborators include Mia Farrow, the late Chita Rivera, Ben Vereen, George Hamilton, and with running commentary by musician Michael Feinstein pulling it all together with his usual flair. “A gorgeous portrait of a legendary showbiz survivor, warmly celebratory but also unquestionably authentic”—The Hollywood Reporter Note: Director Bruce David Klein will appear and answer questions at the Festival’s Opening Night screening. Friday, January 24th, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. Days Of Happiness - Les Jours Heureux Drama / LGBTQ+, 2023, Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Chloe Robichaud. Canada, 118-minutes – In French with English subtitles The privileged world of classical music is the setting for drama on and off the concert stage as a young rising star conductor played by Sophie Desmarais makes a misstep that may put her dream of a prestigious new job in peril. A controversial program for the final concert of her residency triggers a fraught confrontation with her personal demons, including her relationships with her controlling father/manager and her lesbian lover. Desmarais was coached by conductors Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Kensho Watanabe, and Nicolas Ellis to master her conducting movements. The film’s soaring music includes pieces by Mozart, Schoenberg, and Mahler. “An effective (and affecting) drama that boasts a spellbinding performance at its core”—Reel Film Reviews Friday, January 24th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. Pink Lady Drama / Jewish, LGBTQ+, 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Nir Bergman. Israel, Italy, 106-minutes – In Hebrew with English subtitles Jerusalem’s ultra-Orthodox community is the setting for this story of a marriage in crisis when the husband’s secret desires are outed by criminals intent on blackmail. Bati (Nur Fibak), a mother of three happily married to devout and seriously observant Lazer (Uri Blufarb) receives a mysterious envelope in the mail containing graphic photos of her husband kissing another man. Amid denials and flimsy claims of Photoshopping, Bati takes a new look at her man. An unexpected encounter with a very unusual woman causes her to take a fresh look at herself. The film opens a Pandora’s Box of issues: Orthodox family values, homosexuality and conversion therapy. Friday, January 24th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Midas Man Musical Biopic of The Beatles / 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Joe Stephenson. UK, 112-minutes Often called “the Fifth Beatle,” manager/impresario Brian Epstein burned brightly as the man who catapulted the Fab Four to international fame then tragically died at 32. This brisk and wonderfully evocative film is a fictionalized capsule of early Beatles history from Liverpool’s grungy Cavern Club to the flower-power years, set against the background of Epstein’s short life. Jewish, closeted gay, and energized by the rocking tunes of the underground culture, Epstein (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) talks his way into managing the band of four scruffy lads. Also starring Emily Watson, Eddie Izzard, and Jay Leno as Ed Sullivan, Midas Man brings to life one beloved chapter in the rock ‘n’ roll story with color and spirit, underlining the toll success took on the man who made it happen. Saturday, January 25th, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. Housewife Of The Year Documentary, 2024, Florida Premiere. Directed by Cierán Cassidy. Ireland, 77-minutes Winner of Best Irish Feature Documentary at the 2024 Galway Film Fleadh. From 1968 to 1995, Irish television annually featured the “Housewife of the Year” contest in which mostly-middle-aged mothers of many children competed for the crown and sash and the grand prize of a gas range after demonstrating their skill in household arts including preparing a simple meal. Scenes from the show’s history range from humorously kitsch to shockingly sad, revealing a life with parameters strictly proscribed by society and the Catholic church, and in which motherhood was not optional. The film’s present-day encounters with surviving winners revive mixed memories while delving into once-forbidden subjects including virginity and marriage, unwed motherhood, contraception and husbands wedded to the pub. Saturday, January 25th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. Auction - Le Tableau Volé Drama, 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Pascal Bonitzer. France, 91-minutes – In French, English, and German with English subtitles The issue of the return of Nazi-looted art to its rightful heirs makes this high-stakes art world drama as current as international headlines. A wily Paris art auctioneer gets wind of an alleged Egon Schiele painting stolen in 1939, but now come to light in a small working-class suburb. Writer/Director Bonitzer creates a web of intrigue in which money over morals threatens to prevail. Worth millions if authentic, the painting triggers fevered ambition on the part of the auctioneer, his ruthless art appraiser ex-wife, and his emotionally unstable assistant. Between the auction house and the American heirs of the painting’s original owners stands a naïve and earnest young factory worker, the painting’s current owner. Co-starring Alex Lutz, Louise Chevilotte, Léa Drucker. “A ripped-from-the-headlines ensemble drama set in the crosshairs of art and high finance”—Variety. Saturday, January 25th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. The Glory Of Life - Die Herrlichkeit Des Lebens Historical Drama / Jewish, 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Judith Kaufmann and Georg Maas. Germany/Austria, 98-minutes – In German with English subtitles A tender love story with Franz Kafka at the center would seem to run counter to the popular image of the author of such deeply paranoid works as The Metamorphosis and The Trial as a solitary, alienated man. For the filmmakers of The Glory Of Life, that is precisely the point as this bittersweet tragic tale unfolds the loving and life-affirming relationship between 40-year-old Kafka, already in poor health with tuberculosis, and Dora Diamant, the young children’s caregiver he meets in 1923. From the early days of their passionate attraction through a forced separation and a final reuniting in wintry Berlin, love, faith and humor come to the fore with a lightness that puts Kafka’s personal story in a new perspective. Co-starring Sabin Tabrea and Henriette Confurius. Sunday, January 26th, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. Yaniv Comedy/Jewish, 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Ammon Carmi. USA, 80-minutes Consider a Bronx high school drama teacher getting around budget cuts by funding the school’s spring musical with illegal gambling loot. That’s the wacky plot premise cooked up by writer/director Carmi and co-writer/actor Benjamin Ducoff, a real-life NYC high school teacher. Desperate for funding, the teacher gets tipped off to a high-stakes underground gambling ring where Yaniv, “the Blackjack of the Jewish people,” is the game of choice. The catch? The secret basement nightclub is run by and for a tight-knit group of Hasidic men, and the teacher and his pal don’t have a ghost of a chance at passing, until…they don Orthodox disguises complete with fake beards, and it is game on. Co-starring Annabelle Steven. “A fun and funny thriller with a lot of heart”—FilmThreat. Sunday, January 26th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. Julie Keeps Quiet Drama, 2024, Florida Premiere. Directed by Leonardo Van Dijl. Belgium/Sweden, 100-minutes – In Dutch and French with English subtitles The official Belgian submission for 2025 Oscar consideration, in this coming-of-age film a scandal rocks an elite tennis academy where a popular coach is suspended under suspicion of sexually grooming his teen proteges. News of the suicide of one of them breaks and all eyes are on Julie, the young rising star long perceived to be his favorite. While not primarily a sports film, the vigorous and beautifully shot match sequences provide an apt metaphor for a conflict that plays out wrenchingly in Julie’s head. First-time actress and real-life tennis champ Tessa Van den Broeck turns in a remarkable performance as the talented but isolated young woman struggling with conflicting loyalties and a guilty secret as her future hangs in the balance. Co-starring Pierre Gervais. “A riveting psychological drama, slow burn intensity”—The Hollywood Reporter Sunday, January 26th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Ex-Husbands Drama/Comedy, 2023, Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Noah Pritzker. USA, 98-minutes Griffin Dunne: After Hours, An American Werewolf in London, leads a predominantly male ensemble cast in a wryly humorous tale revolving around questions of women and the lack thereof. There’s a straight line drawn between soon-to-be-married and soon-to-be-ex for three generations of men in the Pearce family. Elderly patriarch Simon (Richard Benjamin) has recently exited a 65-year union; grandson Nick is heading for the altar with a load of doubts, and the marriage of father-of-the-groom Peter (Dunne) is in the rearview mirror. Nick and pals head for a stag weekend in a Mexican resort, where Peter shows up as the uninvited guest. Soul-searching starts at the bottom of a glass for this gang and romance may be on the menu for Peter. Rosanna Arquette co-stars. “Dunne is the main event with his charming portrayal”—Eye for Film. Monday, January 27th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. Of Dogs And Men - Al Klavim Veanashim Drama / Jewish, 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Dani Rosenberg. Israel, Italy, 82-minutes – In Hebrew with English subtitles Following the October 7 attacks, Israeli Director Rosenberg (The Vanishing Soldier) felt compelled to process the emotions and the pain by making a film. Operating from a fictional framework but within the total reality of place, 16-year-old Dar (Ori Avinoam, the production’s only professional actor) travels to the ravaged Nir Oz Kibbutz within sight of the border in search of her lost dog. The missing dog stands in for many things that cannot be spoken of, including the disappearance of Dar’s mother. The girl’s many encounters include soldiers, an outspoken taxi driver, an 80-year-old kibbutz resident, and a woman who rescues abandoned pets. All are real non-actors whose presence and participation put a complex human face on the tragedy. Co-starring Yamit Avital. “A sober attempt to address the unthinkable, avoiding intrusiveness and sensationalism”—Screen Daily. Monday, January 27th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. That They May Face The Rising Sun Drama, 2023, Florida Premiere. Directed by Pat Collins. Ireland, UK, 111-minutes Seasoned documentary filmmaker Collins (Song of Granite), whose earlier work has explored disappearing aspects of Irish culture, turns to fiction with this adaptation of John McGahern’s novel. Joe (Barry Ward) and Kate (Anna Bederke) abandon trendy London careers for a quiet life in the Irish countryside where Joe was born and where the seasons rule the rhythm of their days. The locals regard them with suspicion, especially when they aren’t seen at the village church. Collins delves deep for the old stories of belonging, departure and return. The cast includes veteran actors of the Irish stage and screen, including Lalor Roddy, Ruth McCabe, Brendan Conroy, Seán McGinley, and more. Best Film, 2024 Irish Film and Television Awards. “The Emerald Isle has rarely looked greener”—Eye for Film. Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. Wild Diamond - Diamant Brut Drama, 2024, Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Agathe Riedinger. France, 103-minutes – In French with English subtitles Selected to compete for the Palm d’Or in the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Wild Diamond represents a daring new generation of go-for-broke French female directors. Liane (Malou Khébizi), a working-class teen in the south of France, lives for Social Media and aspires to Kardashian glitz styled from tawdry shoplifted booty. Although her online persona is brash and cartoonishly sexy, Liane is paradoxically an innocent, never more so than when she is led on by the scout for a TV reality show in search of new talent. Writer/Director Riedinger poignantly creates a unique portrait of a wannabe influencer hungry for the endless fame of the internet. “A startling bold and true French drama.. the audience feels blessed by the arrival of a filmmaker this accomplished”—Variety. Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Never Alone - El Koskaan Yskin Drama / Jewish, 2025, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Klaus Härö. Finland, 85-minues – In Swedish, Yiddish, Russian, Hebrew, English, Finnish, and German with English subtitles. Many heroes of Jewish resistance to the Nazis are still relatively unknown decades after WWII. In the hands of director Härö (The Fencer), the story of a risky maneuver by Jewish Helsinki businessman Abraham Stiller to save the lives of eight refugees comes to the screen with immense heart and impressive period veracity. Even as Finland appeared to be a haven for Jews fleeing the Nazis, the government formed an alliance with Nazi Germany against Russia. Stiller, wealthy, respected, and well-connected in political circles, calls in every favor and puts his life, reputation and business on the line to mount a clandestine mission to save the eight Jewish men scheduled for deportation to a death camp. Co-starring Ville Virtane and Karl Hietalahti. Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. Yasmeen’s Element Drama, 2024, Florida Premiere. Directed by Amman Abbasi. USA, Pakistan, Portugal, 76-minutes – In Urdu with English subtitles The beauty of northern Pakistan’s mountainous Hunza Valley region is the breathtaking backdrop to this colorful tale of an earnest child’s pursuit of her lost homework assignment, unaware that the Taliban is enacting a restrictive new plan for her future in her very own village. Loosely adapted from journalist Jeffrey E. Stern’s nonfiction book The Last Thousand, this drama follows Yasmeen, a lively 12-year-old eager student in search of her teacher’s home and encountering baffled neighbors, preoccupied medical workers, and men dismissive of her mission. The film’s allegorical aspect is subtle yet ultimately clear when the next school day dawns for Yasmeen and her friends. Starring Eshal Fatima. “An enthralling escapade… transfixing”—IndieWire. Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Troll Storm Documentary / Jewish, 2023, Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Eunice Law. USA, 83-minutes A Montana realtor’s win in a groundbreaking First Amendment court case that struck a blow to white supremacy and neo-Nazism is charted in this searing documentary. Tanya Gersh, a wife, mom, and successful businesswoman, becomes the target of a smear campaign initially launched by a neighbor. Outsider far-right extremists jump into the act, sensing an opportunity for grandstanding their antisemitic agenda. Gersh’s contact information and location is released nationally in a hate publication, resulting in a cyber storm of death threats and harassment that cause the family to fear for their safety. Steeled by a knowledge of history and a sense of solidarity with Holocaust survivors, Gersh digs in and chooses to fight back. Note: Tanya Gersh will be present for audience discussion. Thursday, January 30th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. The Kiss - Kysset Historical Drama, 2022, USA Premiere. Directed by Bille August. Denmark, 116-minutes – In Danish with English subtitles Oscar-winning director August (Pelle The Conqueror) adapts Stefan Zweig’s best-selling novel Beware of Pity as The Kiss. In 1913 Denmark, as World War I is brewing, Anton (Esben Smed), an aristocratic but penniless cavalry officer helps Baron Lovenskjold (Lars Mikkelsen) out of a jam and earns a place as a favored guest at his castle. Attracted to the baron’s vivacious niece but showering solicitous attention on Edith, his beautiful wheelchair-bound daughter, Anton is soon caught in a trap of his own making when the grateful young heiress mistakes kindness for love. Demonstrating his signature talent for historical drama, August makes superb use of authentic Danish locations including the Ravnholt Estate and Lykkesholm Castle. Co-starring David Dencik and Clara Rosager. Thursday, January 30th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Bad Shabbos Comedy / Jewish, 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Daniel Robbins. USA, 84-minutes The Centerpiece Night of SASIFF presents the Audience Award winner at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. This funny film showcases family dysfunction, religious disparity and sibling rivalry when a family on the Upper West Side invite the Midwestern Catholic family of their eldest son’s fiancée to a Shabbos dinner for a first social blending of the clans. With tensions simmering, kosher klutziness and a prank gone wrong set the scene for chaos. By the time that there’s a dead body on the bathroom floor it starts to look like Agatha Christie-meets-Woody Allen. Kyra Sedgwick is a quirky standout as an obsessive matriarch, and Cliff “Method Mad” Smith of Wu Tang Clan excels as a helpful doorman. “One of the funniest movie films ever to take place during a Shabbos dinner”—Solzy at the Movies. For more information about the SASIFF or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.sasiff.org . About The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival: The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival©, presented by MorseLife, aims to bring highly anticipated, critically acclaimed, and thought-provoking films to Palm Beach County. As a world-class film festival, The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International represents a major contribution to the cultural life of Palm Beach County. SASIFF returns for a new season with screenings at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from January 23rd, 2025 - January 30th, 2025 and EVO Entertainment Delray from January 31st - February 2nd, 2025. For more information, please visit: www.sasiff.org - Or: www.facebook.com/DME.SASIFF - And: www.twitter.com/dmesasiff - Or: www.instagram.com/dme_sasiff - Or call: (561) 220-6735. About MorseLife: MorseLife serves more than 3,600 seniors every day on its campus in West Palm Beach and through its community outreach programs. Founded in 1983, MorseLife is a provider of health care and residential services for seniors in Palm Beach County. A charitable, Not-For-Profit Organization, its programs also include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, independent and assisted living, memory care assisted living, hospice, home health care, care management, meals-on-wheels, and PACE. Since its beginnings, MorseLife has built a reputation and tradition of caring for seniors with excellence, dignity, and compassion. For more information, visit: https://morselife.org - Facebook: www.facebook.com/MorseLife - Twitter: www.twitter.com/MorseLifeHealth - Instragram: www.instagram.com/morselifehealth - Or LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/morselife-inc-/ - Or email: info@morselife.org . (Photo Credit: Sun & Stars International Film Festival) < Previous News Next News >

Jazz + Art At MOCA: Where Culture And Community Converge July 18, 2024 Share Nestled in the heart of North Miami, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) stands as a beacon of cultural vibrancy and artistic innovation. With a mission to connect diverse communities through the arts, MOCA has become a vital hub for both local residents and global art enthusiasts alike. This July, MOCA invites you to immerse yourself in a series of enriching experiences that celebrate Jazz Music and Contemporary Art, promising evenings of creativity and community spirit. MOCA's commitment to fostering a dynamic cultural exchange is evident in its upcoming events, blending the soulful notes of Jazz with thought-provoking exhibitions that amplify diverse voices and stories. Central to this month's offerings is South Florida’s longest-running free Outdoor Jazz Concert Series and one of the museum’s most beloved public programs, the eagerly anticipated JAZZ at MOCA, featuring The Heavy Weather Quartet July 26th and Gafieira Rio Miami August 30th. The Heavy Weather Quartet The Heavy Weather Quartet ensemble of talented musicians from Miami pays tribute to the iconic Jazz Fusion Band Weather Report, reinterpreting their classic repertoire with a fresh and innovative twist. Led by Jason Matthews, Digo Zambrano, and Armando Lopez, The Heavy Weather Quartet promises an evening of virtuosity and creativity that will captivate audiences of all ages. Gafieira Rio Miami Gafieira (Gah-fee-ay-rah) is a word from Brazilian Portuguese that means different things to different people. A music reference book says it's "a type of Samba, danced in pairs." But gafieira is also a low-rent hall or honky tonk where starting in the early 20th century, the predominantly Black underclass of Rio de Janeiro would go to enjoy live music, mainly Samba, and practice couples' dancing. In those days, musicians would perform Waltzes, Tangos, and Polkas at the White upper-class events and then would head to the gafieiras and let it roll. Soon after the sound of the big bands, then popular in the United States, reached Brazil, the musicians in Rio began to make it Brazilian, combining Standard Brass and Horns with a Samba Rhythm Section. That became the sound of gafieira. Long gone, these places once offered great music and loose, unpretentious fun. "For me, it's a cultural rescue of something we had in the 40’s and 50’s, "says Brazilian Latin GRAMMY Winner, Bassist, and Composer Diogo Brown, the Founder and Music Director of Gafieira Rio Miami. Gafieira Rio Miami regularly sells out concerts in South Florida and will be touring around the U.S. in the coming year. The band's first music video, for the song "Nó Na Madeira," quickly gained over 10K views on YouTube just days after its release. The video caught the attention of The World, the nationally syndicated program on PRI, which did a feature on how a gafieira big band emerged from the Brazilian community in South Florida. "Nothing like this band existed here in Miami — and I don't think it exists anywhere else outside Brazil," notes Gene De Souza, the Band's Manager and Executive Producer of the album. Look for Gafieira Rio Miami, August 30th at MOCA North Miami. The allure of Jazz at MOCA lies not only in its musical prowess but also in its accessibility. The event is FREE and open to the public, underscoring MOCA's commitment to making art and culture accessible to everyone in the community. Seating begins at 7:00 p.m., with the concert kicking off at 8:00 p.m., promising an unforgettable night under the stars. But MOCA's cultural offerings extend beyond music to encompass visual art that challenges and inspires. On July 26th, MOCA invites art enthusiasts and curious minds to a special Artist Reception honoring Germane Barnes and Christopher Mitchell. This exclusive event will be held in MOCA's Paradise Courtyard, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with the artists and their captivating works. Germane Barnes, with his exhibit - Play-House - pays homage to the shotgun house architectural style, transforming it into a space for play and exploration as part of MOCA's ongoing - Welcome to the Paradise - series. Barnes' work invites visitors to reconsider the concept of home and community, blending historical resonance with contemporary vision. Meanwhile, Christopher Mitchell's - Les Sirènes - brings Haitian mythology to life through larger-than-life mermaid sculptures that animate MOCA's plaza fountain. This installation, part of MOCA's - Art on the Plaza - initiative, bridges cultural narratives, inviting viewers to connect with the rich folklore of Haiti while contemplating themes of identity and tradition. The Artist Reception will commence with a VIP Session from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by general public access from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance to secure their place at this exclusive event, which promises to be a highlight of Miami's cultural calendar. MOCA North Miami owes its success and vitality to the generous support of its sponsors and partners, including the North Miami Mayor and Council, the Knight Foundation, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and numerous other contributors who recognize the museum's pivotal role in the community. Their unwavering support ensures that MOCA continues to thrive as a cultural epicenter, fostering creativity, dialogue, and cross-cultural understanding. As MOCA North Miami continues to evolve, it remains steadfast in its mission to inspire, educate, and connect through the arts. Whether you're a Jazz Aficionado, an Art Enthusiast, or simply curious about the cultural pulse of North Miami, MOCA invites you to experience the magic of Jazz + Art this July. Join in the fun to celebrate creativity, community, and the boundless possibilities of artistic expression. MOCA is located at 770 Northeast 125th Street, North Miami, Florida 33161, MOCA welcomes visitors to explore its galleries, engage in educational programs, and participate in events that celebrate the transformative power of art. For more information on upcoming events and exhibitions, please visit: www.mocanomi.org . Or call: (305) 893-6211. < Previous News Next News >

Expanded Service Areas & Weekend Shuttle Service Set to Begin in Hollywood August 17, 2023 Share Over the past several years, the City of Hollywood has been focused on providing additional Public Transportation choices for residents and visitors alike. Beginning Friday, September 1st, 2023, the City, in partnership with the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency, and Circuit Transit, Inc., will offer "On-Demand" Shuttle Service from select areas west of I-95. Riders will be able to request a ride from designated locations in the western portion of the City to popular spots like local grocery stores and community centers, our Historic Downtown and the World-Famous Hollywood Beach. How It Works: Riders can download the "Ride Circuit" Application from Google Play or the App Store to request a ride. The App allows for Pick-Up and Drop-Off Location Requests, as well as connections from one zone to another. Fares will be $2 Per Person each way on all Shuttle Rides within each zone. Stay tuned for promotional offers and codes coming soon! Weekend Shuttle: A 6-Month Pilot Program to test ridership for a fixed stop Weekend Shuttle Service is also launching September 1st. The Weekend Shuttle will operate on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will take riders from designated Community Centers in the western portion of the City to designated stops within the Historic Downtown and Beach. Riders must reserve seating in advance as space is limited. Visit the dedicated website to learn more about the expanded service areas, how to request a ride and more. < Previous News Next News >

Pembroke Pines Memorial Day Ceremony In Honor Of Our Heroes South Florida Sun Times May 21, 2026 The City Of Pembroke Pines Will Be Holding A Special Memorial Day Ceremony In Honor Of Our Heroes Who Sacrificed Their Lives Fighting For Our Country’s Freedom On Monday, May 25th, 2026 At 9:00 a.m. At Donnith Fletcher Park, Located At 7900 Johnson Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024. Details: The City of Pembroke Pines Annual Memorial Day Ceremony honors our country’s men and women who have died serving in the U.S. Military. All are welcome to attend. The Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Honor Guard will present colors, and veterans, city and community leaders, as well as special guests will join together to pay tribute and take part in a wreath placing ceremony. If unable to attend, there will be a live feed tribute on the City of Pembroke Pines Facebook page, and it will be posted on the City’s YouTube Channel under Pembroke Pines Media. Stay Connected With The City! The community can learn more about the City of Pembroke Pines’ latest events and activities by subscribing to Pembroke Pines Media on YouTube at Pembroke Pines Media, to NewsFlash, a monthly digital newsletter, at: www.ppines.com/Newsflash . Read the City’s digital newspaper City Connect at: www.ppines.com/cityconnect . Visit the City’s website at: www.ppines.com . Check the City’s digital signage, or by visiting the City’s Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines . And @cityofppines for Twitter and Instagram. Residents with Comcast can view Pembroke Pines Media programming on Channel 78. For more information, please call: (954) 392-2116. Previous Next

Cast, Catch And Learn - South Florida Offshore Fishing University For Women Aventura Digest Mar 16, 2026 Cast Lines, Catch Fish And Learn From The Pros At The South Florida Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing University, From Friday, April 17th, 2026 - Sunday, April 19th, 2026 In Fort Lauderdale. Designed To Build Skills And Confidence In A Welcoming Environment, The Award-Winning “No Yelling School Of Fishing” Teaches Women How To Fish Offshore Through Classroom Instruction, Hands-On Practice And Optional Charter Fishing. The weekend begins Friday evening with an informal networking meet-and-greet (location to be announced). Saturday's classroom and skill sessions will be held at the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, 221 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 - a sponsor committed to expanding participation in fishing and boating. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., attendees will learn Fishing Basics with Capt. Lee Lavery, Offshore Fishing with Capt. Jeanne Towne and Conservation with Founder Betty Bauman. Afternoon hands-on practice includes knot tying, dehooking, proper releasing techniques, bait rigging, spin casting, cast netting and more, concluding at 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, participants may register for an optional half-day offshore charter targeting sailfish, mahi, tuna, wahoo, mackerel, snapper and more, followed by a fillet demonstration. Registration starts at a new low price of $69 and includes $25 worth of gifts. Optional half-day offshore charter fishing is $210. Teens are welcome to attend with mothers. More than 10,000 women have graduated from the program nationwide. “Our mission is to make fishing welcoming, educational and accessible to women,” said Founder Betty Bauman. “When women gain skills and confidence in a supportive environment, they’re far more likely to get out on the water and keep fishing.” The LLGF series is supported by major partners including Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, Power-Pole, Penn, Lowrance and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are ICOM, CCA Florida STAR, Bob’s Machine Shop, AFTCO, Smith Optics, Frogg Toggs, Hubbards Marina, Star Brite, Egret Baits, Flambeau Outdoors, Danco, Preferred Marine Sales Group and Big Rock Sports Conservation Foundation. Top donors are Yeti, Fishing Headquarters, Engel, Egret Baits/Vudu, Flying Fisherman, Pelagic Gear, Flanigans, Guy Harvey, TTI Blakemore, Danco, Flambeau, Guy Harvey and Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts. The local sponsor is the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. Supporters and other contributors are listed on the website. Advance registration is suggested at: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com . Upcoming 2026 LLGF Events, with on-water fishing: • Saturday, March 21st, 2026 – Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 South Gulf Coast Saltwater Weekend, Fort Myers, Florida • Friday, April 17th, 2026 – Sunday, April 19th, 2026 South Florida Offshore Seminar & Fishing, Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Saturday, April 25th, 2026 Naples, Florida Offshore Fishing • Friday, May 15th, 2026 – Sunday, May 17th, 2026 Screamin’ Reels Learning on the Water, Tavernier, Florida Keys • Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 – Monday, June 22nd Isla Mujeres, Mexico Fishing • Saturday, September 12th, 2026 Freshwater Bass Seminar & Fishing, Dania Beach, Florida • Friday, October 16th, 2026 – Sunday, October 18th, 2026 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar & Fishing, Islamorada, Florida Keys • Saturday, November 21st, 2026 – Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy Contact: (954) 475-9068 | info@ladiesletsgofishing.com Website: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing About “Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF) is a NonProfit 501(c)(3) Organization dedicated to introducing women and families to fishing while promoting conservation and responsible angling. Dubbed the “No-Yelling School of Fishing,” LLGF offers hands-on training, immersive seminars, and fishing trips across Florida and internationally. Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman, the organization has educated over 10,000 graduates and gained national recognition in outlets such as NBC Nightly News, CBS, USA Today, Inside Edition and The Wall Street Journal. Previous Next