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“The Art Of Drag” Fundraiser Returns - Star-Studded Performances And Culinary Delights Come Together To Support Arts And Culture Programs South Florida Sun Times Oct 29, 2025 An Evening Of Glamour And Entertainment Awaits As The Hollywood Art And Culture Center Presents “The Art Of Drag” Fundraiser On Thursday, November 20th At 7:00 p.m., At Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale, Located 1421 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334. Guests Will Enjoy Dazzling Performances By The Aquanettes Alongside Celebrity Guest Performers John Mabry, Dey Gonzales Lopez And Erick Eldridge, With Proceeds Benefiting The Center’s Mission To Inspire And Elevate The Arts In South Florida. "’The Art of Drag’ is a community favorite that sells out each year because it is such a fun event,” said Jennifer Homan, Executive Director of the Hollywood Art and Culture Center. "This is a night where creativity, community, and performance come together to support the arts. The team at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale puts on a phenomenal show helping the Center raise much needed funds for our arts programs." This year’s event will highlight performances by the Aquanettes, joined by Celebrity Guests Dey Gonzales Lopez, Founder of The FIT Gallery and Erick Eldridge, Director of Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood and Board Member of The Center. The evening will also welcome back crowd favorite John Mabry, community arts advocate and board secretary, who will take the stage for his sixth consecutive appearance at this fundraiser. Guests will also have the chance to participate in a raffle and silent auction featuring exclusive items and experiences. Highlights include a Hard Rock Spa Basket, Wine & Dine package with dinner for two at a Hard Rock fine dining restaurant, and the ultimate Bora Bora Cabana Experience for up to 10 guests at the Guitar Hotel pool, valued at more than $2,500. Proceeds from “The Art of Drag” will directly benefit the Hollywood Art and Culture Center’s programs, which include contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances, and enriching educational initiatives for children and adults. The Center remains committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and artistic collaboration throughout the South Florida community. Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale will provide the perfect backdrop for this vibrant evening, with a three-course dinner and show included in the ticket price. Tickets are limited, with general admission priced at $100, which includes an entrée, dessert and a complimentary beverage: choice of cocktail, wine, or domestic beer. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, VIP Booths are available for $1,000 or VIP Tables for $1,500. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, with tiers including Diva Sponsor for $2,500, Champagne Sponsor for $5,000, and Presenting Sponsor for $10,000. To purchase tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://bit.ly/artofdrag2025 . About Hollywood Art and Culture Center Founded in 1975, the Hollywood Art and Culture Center (known as The Center) provides a central space that unites the community and serves as an inclusive catalyst and incubator for South Florida artists and performers to activate and elevate their work. The purpose is to help people connect, create and communicate to improve well-being and strengthen our community through art and cultural experiences for residents and visitors. The Center is celebrating its 50th Anniversary as the county's third oldest arts nonprofit and serves over 55,000 guests each year. The campus includes the new Hollywood Arts Hub that adjoins the current Main Galleries in the historic 1924 Kagey Home in downtown Hollywood, which features a 110-seat Arts Auditorium, Create More Art Studio, Digital Media Lab, and the Imagine Courtyard. The Center presents year-round programs and venues that make numerous art forms accessible to all ages. In addition to the contemporary galleries in the Kagey Home, The Center operates the Artist In Residence Studios in the Art School on campus, manages facilities and delivers performances at the 500-seat Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, and festivals and screenings at Cinema Paradiso Hollywood for independent, foreign language and first-run films. The Center is located at 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020. For more information, call: (954) 921-3274. Or visit: www.artandculturecenter.org . Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale, formerly Lips Fort Lauderdale, continues the tradition of offering an immersive and interactive entertainment experience with leading drag entertainers. Sold out audiences indulge in a variety of show concepts performed by the Aquanettes and an elevated bar and dining menu. Aquaplex is open Tuesday through Sunday nights with weekend brunch shows. Happy hours are Tuesdays through Fridays starting at 5 p.m. Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale is located at 1421 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Oakland Park, Florida 33334 about one-mile east of I-95. For more information, call: (954) 567-0987. Or visit: aquaplexftl.com . It is the sister property to Aquaplex Key West at 711 Duval Street, Key West, Florida 33040 which has gained the reputation as the leading entertainment destination on the southernmost tip island with a multitude of experiences all under one roof including the Aqua Theater & Bar, Back Bar, 22& Co. Bar and the Aquabelle Fusion Food Truck. The Birdcage Cabaret Show, a Las Vegas style production hosted by internationally recognized entertainer, Christopher Peterson, is featured on select nights. Dey Gonzales Lopez Erick Eldrige John Mabry Previous Next

Aventura Branch Library Happenings: Father's Day Crafts, Furry Tales - Reading With Kahlua, Color Your Cares Away And Much More June 9, 2023 Share The Aventura Branch Library has a wide variety of On-line and In-Person events. There will be Homework Help and Tutoring, Building Blocks Club, Introduction to Computers and much more. Some events may require you to RSVP, so, please go On-Line to register at: https://mdpls.org/branch-northeast-dade-aventura Or for more information prior to attending the event, call: (305) 931-5512. Father's Day Craft: Photo Frame: Thursday, June 15th, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Create a thoughtful one-of-a-kind photo frame using craft sticks. If possible, please bring a 4"x4" photo to complete your frame. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at: 305-931-5512 Or email: lefrakp@mdpls.org . 3 - 8 Years of Age. Reading Circle: Friday, June 16th, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Practice your English reading skills while improving your listening comprehension. Each participant will take turns reading parts of a selected story aloud and then discuss it with other learners. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at: 305-931-5512 Or email: lefrakp@mdpls.org . 19 Years of Age and up. Homework Help And Tutoring: Saturday, June 17th, 2023 & Saturday June 24th, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in Reading, Math, and Science. Students are encouraged to bring Homework Material or School Assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, email: tutoring@mdpls.org . Call: (305) 375-1413. Or visit: www.mdpls.org/tutor - Funded in part by The Children's Trust. Summer Adventures: A Student Musical Recital: Saturday, June 17th, 2023 - 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Enjoy performances in a wide range of musical genres from the students of A.B.A. Music Studio. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or email: lefrakp@mdpls.org . All ages. Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing For Preschoolers: Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or email: lefrakp@mdpls.org . 3 - 5 Years of Age. Online Event: Falun Gong Meditation & Exercises: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 & Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Falun Gong is an ancient, high level Chinese practice that uses gentle movements and meditation to cultivate the body, mind and spirit. Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact: (305) 931-5512. 19 Years of Age and up. Toddlers And Tantrums: What Every Parent Should Know - Children's Trust Parent Club: Friday, June 23rd, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Parents will learn about toddlers, how to understand and support them during challenging times, such as when they have tantrums. Parents will learn what tantrums are, what causes them and get tips for how to handle tantrums. For more information, contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or email: lefrakp@mdpls.org . 19 Years of Age and up. Furry Tales - Reading With Kahlua: Saturday, June 24th, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Read your favorite stories alongside Kahlua a Golden Retriever! Reading aloud to a Registered Therapy Dog may help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. Presented by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org . Ages 6 - 11 yrs. Talking Is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing For Toddlers: Monday, June 26th, 2023 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music, and playtime for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org . Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. Color Your Cares Away: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Registration is required. For more information, please contact: (305) 931-5512. Or email: lefrakp@mdpls.org . 19 Years of Age and up. Knitting Basics For Beginners: Friday, June 30th, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Join us for knitting 101! Bring your knitting needles and a project to work on or come prepared to learn from our experienced knitters. Please bring your materials. Registration is required. For more information, please contact: (305) 931-5512. Or email: lefrakp@mdpls.org . 12 Years of Age and up. Renaissance Dance: Saturday, July 1st, 2023 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Let's dance! Join us and the Society of Creative Anachronism in person for a bit of history through Renaissance Dance. Learn the traditional dances of Italy, France, and England - the building blocks of American Square Dancing. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or email: lefrakp@mdpls.org . 12 Years of Age and up. Chess Club: Monday July 3rd, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sharpen your chess skills by playing with others! Fun for beginners and more advanced players alike. Meets in the auditorium. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or email: lefrakp@mdpls.org . 8 Years of Age and up. Color Me Happy: Thursday, July 6th, 2023 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Join us for fun and simple coloring activities. Materials will be provided. Art works will be assembled into one large art piece. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or email: lefrakp@mdpls.org . 0 - 8 Years of Age. Some of the above events require pre-registration. To register, go to: https://mdpls.org/branch-northeast-dade-aventura For more information, feel free to contact the Aventura Branch at: (305) 931-5512. The Aventura Branch Library is located at 2930 Aventura Boulevard, Aventura, Florida 33180. < Previous News Next News >

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The Puppy Timeline: How To Socialize Your Furry Friend May 31, 2023 Share Socializing is important for raising puppies into Emotionally Healthy dogs, just as caring for a puppy’s growing needs is important to Physical and Mental Health. In order to have a well-adjusted and social dog, owners should provide training specific to each stage of a puppy’s development. Harmony Diers, a Veterinary Technician at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, provides ways to socialize puppies during the five stages of growth. In the neonatal stage, or the first two weeks of a puppy’s life, Diers suggests owners gently hold their puppies for short periods of time to begin the socialization process. When puppies hit the transitional stage, between 2-4 weeks of age, they begin to socialize on their own by playing with their littermates. Diers recommends owners continue to hold their puppies in the transitional phase to assist in their socialization. One of the most important stages in developing a dog’s personality, according to Diers, is the socialization stage, which lasts between 3-12 weeks of age. “Most of what puppies learn about socialization occurs in this stage,” Diers said. “Exposure to positive human interactions and new activities, situations, and experiences will help puppies gain confidence in their interactions with a variety of people, objects, sounds, and events.” Examples of positive experiences include taking puppies on short car rides; introducing them to more toys and new objects, such as leashes and brushes; meeting new dogs and people; and exposing them to new environments. “When meeting new dogs, it is important to ensure that the ‘new’ dog is friendly to avoid injuring the puppies; the new dog also should be vaccinated to avoid transmitting diseases or viruses,” Diers said. “In addition, when being exposed to new environments, unvaccinated puppies should avoid public settings, such as dog parks or pet supply stores, so that they are not susceptible to viruses and diseases. Instead, puppies can visit their own backyard or the house/yard of a friend or family member.” During the socialization stage, puppies continue to play with their littermates and learn bite inhibition as well. “Bite inhibition refers to a puppy learning how hard to bite their playmate based on the reaction they get from that playmate,” Diers explained. “As a puppy bites and wrestles with their littermates, the other puppy may yelp or recoil from the bite or play, indicating that the bite was too hard or the playing was too rough.” Lastly, puppies become more aware of their relationship with humans in the beginning of the socialization stage, and by the end of the stage, their interest in bonding with humans increases. The most challenging of developmental stages, however, is the juvenile stage, from 3-6 months of age. “Puppies are learning their rank or position in their pack, so it will become more obvious which puppies are more outgoing and dominant or shy and submissive,” Diers said. “It is often this stage of development that determines the future behavior of a dog.” Owners should be aware of certain behaviors – such as aggression over food and objects or fear of new stimuli – because puppies left to continue aggressive or fearful behaviors often grow into an adult with these behaviors, which can lead to a dog being rehomed or taken to a shelter. “It is of vital importance for training and socialization to continue because puppies are very sensitive and receptive to behavior modifications during the juvenile stage, much more than an older puppy or adult dog,” Diers said. Finally, Diers emphasizes that training young dogs is crucial in the last development stage – the adolescent stage, which occurs between 6-18 months of age – because they are more capable of learning commands and tricks than in earlier phases. “By adolescence, a puppy has an increased attention span and more Hormones that will increase energy,” Diers said. “Training your puppy to channel that energy appropriately can reduce unwanted behaviors. In addition, it is great mental stimulation and social behavior practice to teach your puppy to work for things (sit, stay, shake hands, lay down, etc.). For example, teaching them to sit and wait before doing an action will help them focus on their owner’s instruction, thus resulting in more polite behavior and a connection to their owner.” Knowing how to socialize your furry friend throughout their time as a puppy can ensure that they adjust and become a happy and healthy lifelong member of your family. Harmony Diers is a Member of The Dog Aging Project. The Dog Aging Project at Texas A&M is working to understand how genes, lifestyle, and environment influence Canine Health and aging through research that asks pet owners to complete surveys about their dogs. To learn more, or to enroll your dog, visit: https://dogagingproject.org Pet Talk is a service of the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at: www.vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk < Previous News Next News >

A Whole New World: Disney’s Aladdin JR Performed By The Hochberg Lower School May 16, 2023 Share Disney’s Aladdin JR is a musical production that is based on the hit Disney movie Aladdin, which was released in 1992. This musical adaptation was created by Music Theatre International and is specifically designed for young performers. The show features all of the memorable songs and characters from the movie, as well as some new songs and scenes that are unique to the stage production and it's coming to Aventura. The story of Aladdin is a classic tale of a young street urchin who finds a magic lamp with a genie inside. With the help of the genie, Aladdin is able to win the heart of Princess Jasmine and defeat the evil Jafar. The musical follows this same storyline, but with a few modifications to make it more suitable for the stage. One of the most notable changes from the movie to the stage production is the addition of new songs. While all of the classic songs from the movie, such as “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me,” are included, there are also new songs that are specifically written for the stage production. These songs help to flesh out the characters and add depth to the story. Another change from the movie is the addition of new scenes. One of the most memorable new scenes is the marketplace chase, in which Aladdin and Jasmine are pursued by the palace guards. This scene is action-packed and provides a great opportunity for the young performers to showcase their talents. One of the standout features of Disney’s Aladdin JR is the colorful and vibrant costumes and set design. The show is set in the mythical city of Agrabah, and the costumes and set pieces help to transport the audience to this magical world. From the elaborate costumes of the palace guards to the ornate designs of the genie’s lamp, every detail is carefully crafted to create a truly immersive experience. The musical is designed for young performers, with the roles of Aladdin, Jasmine, and the other lead characters being played by actors who are between the ages of 8 and 14. This allows young performers to showcase their talents and gain valuable experience on stage. The show has a great mix of comedy, action, and romance, making it appealing to audiences of all ages. The music is catchy and memorable, and the story is engaging and heartwarming. Overall, Disney’s Aladdin JR is a fantastic musical production that captures all of the magic and charm of the original movie. With its colorful costumes, lively music, and talented young performers, it is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Whether you are a fan of the movie or are new to the story, Disney’s Aladdin JR is definitely a show worth seeing. Tickets The Hochberg Lower School will be presenting Disney’s Aladdin JR. featuring its students on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 and Thursday, May 18th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and all attendees are required to have a ticket including student and lap tickets. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org or by phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. Parking Free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura City of Excellence School. Valet service is available for most performances at $20 per vehicle. Valet parking is located at the main entrance of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in the circular drive. There is a convenient drop-off area in front of the building. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram at: @aventuracenter Or: #aventuracenter. < Previous News Next News >

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