Bring The Gift Of Cheer With New Holiday Ca$H Scratch-Off Games South Florida Sun Times Nov 5, 2025 The Florida Lottery Is Excited To Introduce A Brand-New Lineup Of HOLIDAY CA$H Scratch-Off Games, Launching Just In Time To Make The Season Merry And Bright! With Five Festive Games Ranging From $1 To $20, This Year’s Holiday Collection Offers Fun For Every Kind Of Player And Over $270 Million In Total Cash Prizes. Here’s what’s hitting shelves this holiday season: $1,000,000 HOLIDAY CA$H – This $20 ticket delivers the season’s biggest top prize: $1 Million! With chances to win up to 21 times per ticket, this game features more than 3 million winning tickets and over $125 million in total cash prizes. Overall odds of winning are 1-in-2.68. $500,000 HOLIDAY CA$H – Priced at $10, this game features a $500,000 top prize, over 2.9 million winning tickets, and more than $77.7 Million in total cash prizes. Players can win up to 16 times per ticket. Overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.46. $250,000 HOLIDAY CA$H – This $5 game offers a $250,000 top prize, over 3.3 million winning tickets, and more than $43 Million in total cash prizes. With fast-paced play and festive fun, it's perfect for holiday gift giving. Overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.67. $50,000 HOLIDAY CA$H – At just $2, this game packs a punch with a $50,000 top prize and more than $16 million in total cash prizes. With over 2.5 Million winning tickets, it's full of cheer and ready to scratch. Overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.48. $10,000 HOLIDAY CA$H – The $1 game rounds out the collection with a $10,000 top prize, more than 2.6 million winning tickets, and over $7.9 Million in total cash prizes. It's small in price, big on seasonal fun. Overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.83. In addition to these exciting games, players can unwrap even more fun through the Holiday Cash Bonus Play Promotion! From Monday, October 27th, 2025, through Sunday, January 11th, 2026, players may enter non-winning HOLIDAY CA$H Scratch-Off tickets and eligible CASH POP™ tickets for a chance to win cash prizes of up to $20,000 in one of several drawings. Even better, more than $4.2 Million in instant-win cash coupons and 60,000 BOGO CASH POP coupons will be awarded throughout the promotion. Every entry could deliver a little extra holiday magic! Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 74 percent of ticket sales in fiscal year 2023-2024. Additionally, since inception, Scratch-Off games have awarded more than $66.9 Billion in prizes, created 2,350 millionaires, and generated more than $20.09 Billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF). About The Florida Lottery The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $49 Billion to enhance education and sending more than one million students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery reinvests 99 percent of its revenue into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,550 Lottery retailers, and transfers to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games have paid over $100.2 billion in prizes and created more than 4,300 millionaires. For more information, please visit: www.floridalottery.com and be sure to follow the Florida Lottery on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly known as Twitter) to stay informed. Previous Next

July Is Heating Up: Music and Comedy Coming To The Broward Center June 22, 2023 Share As the summer heats up, Lady A ignites the stage while Jeff Leeson, Eric D'alessandro and Eric Neumann deliver three nights of cool comedy this July at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. While out of school, children can take a theatrical vacation under the sea as Disney’s Finding Nemo JR offers two weeks of family theater fun including a sensory-inclusive performance and Bluey’s Big Play presents a musical adventure. Broward Center Complete July Schedule: July 1: Lady A: Request Line Tour July 1 : Jeff Leeson July 6 – 15: Young Professionals Summer Camp 2023: Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. July 8: Quick2Love Foundation presents FLO'pocalypse July 15: Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. sensory-inclusive performance July 15: Eric D'alessandro July 15: Elaina the Poet Bringz the Jazz: It's A Family Affair Theater July 21: Eric Neumann July 22 & 23: Bluey’s Big Play The Broward Center and Live Nation present Lady A: “Request Line Tour” with special guest Dave Barnes on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Built around rich vocal harmony, vivid emotional writing and a smooth fusion of Country Rock and Pop, Lady A has long been a model of mainstream success. The Multi-Platinum Band continues that same momentum with its latest What A Song Can Do Album featuring the single, "Like A Lady." Known for their Nine-Time Platinum hit, "Need You Now," which is the highest certified song by a country group, Lady A has earned CMA “Vocal Group of the Year” trophies three years in a row and countless other honors including five GRAMMY® Awards, Billboard Music Awards, People's Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, a Tony Award® nod and induction as members of the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are $50.50-$130.50 with $165 Spirit Club Level Seats. Combining traditional Stand-Up Comedy with long form improv that makes every show unique, Jeff Leeson comes to the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center as part of the Truist Comedy Series on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. In addition to his newly released YouTube special, Sorry I'm Not Kevin Hart, Leeson has been featured in two comedy specials on Amazon Prime, The Bob & Tom Show and a Dry Bar Comedy Special as well as on Sirius XM Radio, Spotify and iTunes. With more than 50 million views of his stand up online, Leeson is quickly becoming one of the most requested acts in North America. This event may contain adult language or content. Tickets are $25-$35 with a $20 VIP opportunity to meet the comic that can be added to any ticket. The Broward Center and the Performance Project present the Young Professionals Summer Camp 2023 production of Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. Thursday, July 6th, 2023 - Saturday, July 15th, 2023. Performed in the Amaturo Theater by the talented 13–18 year old Young Professionals student group, this musical is a 60-minute adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar Movie Finding Nemo, with new songs written by Award-Winning Composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, who have won Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar® and Tony® Awards. Described as plucky, resilient and heartwarming, this musical follows the adventures of Marlin, a timid clownfish, and this son, Nemo. After Nemo is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, they both face challenges on the journey to be reunited. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. noon; Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets for weekday performances are $10 with $3 Lap Tickets for children 12 months and younger. Tickets for the weekend performances are $15 with $5 Lap Tickets for children 12 months and younger. A Sensory-Inclusive performance of Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. will be performed on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Slight adjustments have been made to the production including reduced sound levels, no flashing or strobe lights and minimal special effects to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the Autism Spectrum as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental challenges. An area adjacent to the theater has been designated as a Quiet Room with specially trained volunteers to provide audience support. Audiences will enjoy complimentary pre-show arts and crafts activities provided by Young At Art Museum. The Broward Center's Sensory-Inclusive programming is made possible through the generous support of ABA Centers of Florida, The Batchelor Foundation, The Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust, Nicklaus Children's Hospital and The Taft Foundation with special thanks to UM-NSU CARD for their in-kind support. Tickets are $15 with $10 Early Bird pricing when purchased until one week prior to the performance. Lap Tickets for children 12 months of age and younger are $5. New York native Eric D'Alessandro appears live in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center as part of the Truist Comedy Series on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. Having grown up with a camera in his hand, D'Alessandro created a YouTube channel sharing original, timely and relatable content for the everyday American. His sketches featuring original characters like "Maria Marie," as well as impressions of celebrities and comedic covers of popular songs helped build a loyal fan base with millions of YouTube video views as well as 255,000+ Instagram and 477,000 TikTok followers. His recent video "Mask Off Remix (Walmart Diss)" went viral gaining more than 16 million views across all his platforms. This event may contain adult language or content. Tickets are $35-$55 with a $50 VIP opportunity to meet the comic that can be added to any ticket. One of the fastest rising Stand-Up Comedians in the U.S. comes to the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center as Eric Neuman performs on Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. His three albums and specials have all reached Number 1 on iTunes’ Comedy Charts: Nervous Lover, Just A Phase and But Enough about Me: A Crowd Work Album. In addition to making his late night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Neuman appeared on Season 3 of Comedy Central's This Week at the Comedy Cellar and Season 1 of The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show on Netflix. Being able to find humor in everything, he was featured in The Jerusalem Post as "one of the Jewish comedians who stayed relevant during the COVID-19 Pandemic." When not touring, Neuman lives in Manhattan, where he is a regular at the Comedy Cellar. This event may contain adult language or content. Tickets for this Truist Comedy Series event are $25-$35 with a $20 VIP opportunity to meet the comic that can be added to any ticket. The Islands of The Bahamas Imagination Series continues as fans of all ages spend time with Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli as they’ve never seen them before in Bluey’s Big Play in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 and Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. each day. Based on an original new story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and music by Bluey composer Joff Bush, the Heelers first live theater show features puppetry, live actors, and iconic sets. Tickets are $25-$74.50. Also in July, Quick2Love Foundation presents FLO'pocalypse on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, an exciting spoken word journey through the words & life experiences of the poet. Elaina the Poet Bringz the Jazz: It's A Family Affair on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 is a celebration of family in which every cast member is related to each other in some manner. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and Parker Playhouse. Buy tickets online at: www.BrowardCenter.org - Or at: www.Ticketmaster.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center 2022/2023 Season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are proud sponsors of the Broward Center. 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. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org < Previous News Next News >

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Small Business, Big Dreams - Celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month November 14, 2024 Share A Plantation business woman took home the grand prize of $15,000 to help grow her business during BankUnited’s annual gathering of women business leaders, owners and aspiring entrepreneurs during the Small Business, Big Dreams: Women in Business Summit to celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month. Gena Bofshever Alon, chiropractor and Owner of Dr. Gena Chiropractic in Plantation, won the final round of the BankUnited Women in Business Challenge, held before a live audience after completing three rounds of pitching. Bofshever Alon’s wellness-based, state-of-the art clinical practice is dedicated to nurturing the health and well-being of everyone from pediatric to geriatric patients. “All of our judges were impressed with Dr. Gena’s energy, passion and knowledge of where her business is heading and what it will take to achieve her big dreams,” said Lisa Shim, BankUnited Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Technology and Innovation. Taking home the first runner-up prize of $5,000 was Taenika Sands, owner of New York-based My Own Lane Aquatics, a Black woman-owned swim school that provides underserved and minority communities with access to swim lessons and water safety education. The second runner-up prize of $2,500 was awarded to Samantha Tiel, owner of West Palm Beach-based Soul Movement, a classical and contemporary dance studio focused on introducing inner-city students to arts education, wellness and performance opportunities. BankUnited’s annual event brings together established and up-and-coming women business leaders and small business owners to hear from some of the region’s most successful women in business, who generously share their insights about achieving success, overcoming challenges and leveraging support networks to benefit their businesses and communities. “This exceptional event continues to grow and build on previous years, drawing women business owners who are not afraid to dream big in order to achieve their professional and personal goals,” said Shim. “I am proud of BankUnited’s role in continuing to foster these relationships. Our annual Small Business Big Dreams Summit exemplifies the passion and dedication our bankers bring to the table each and every day to help business owners turn their ambitions into reality.” During the event, award-winning business leader, global influencer and author Ann Marie Sorrell, CEO of The Mosaic Group, delivered the keynote address. Shim moderated a panel discussion that featured advice and insight from Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ppresident and CEO of the Urban League of Broward County; restaurateur Danielle Rosse, founder and owner of Oceans 234; Francy Rueda, Senior Loan Program Manager at Miami Bayside Foundation; and last year’s winner of the Small Business, Big Dreams Challenge, Sydney Hughes, Founder and CEO of Senior Proof. Entrepreneurs and small business owners can find resources and information at: www.BankUnited.com < Previous News Next News >

Celebrate Women’s History Month: The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami Offers New Exhibitions March 9, 2023 Share Through the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)’s continued efforts to include diverse voices and perspectives, the museum is offering a robust series of educational and public programming to commemorate Women’s History Month this March. Currently on view are MOCA’s newest exhibitions, Leah Gordon’s “Kanaval” and “Didier William: Nou Kite Tout Sa Dèyè.” On view through April 16th, 2023, “Kanaval” is a survey by Photographer, Filmmaker, Curator and Writer Leah Gordon that documents twenty years of Carnival in Haiti. Curated by MOCA Curator Adeze Wilford, the exhibition consists of a series of black-and-white photographs taken on a mechanical medium format camera. The images are contextualized by a series of oral histories relayed by various troupe leaders, who also oversee the design of the costume and generate the narratives surrounding Carnival. Their stories reflect the wealth of invention, fable and self-generated mythology prevalent in much of Haitian culture. The photographs will be accompanied by a new feature-length documentary on the Carnival providing a kinetic counterpoint to the portraits. Also, on view through April 16th, 2023, “Didier William: Nou Kite Tout Sa Dèyè” is the largest solo presentation of Didier William’s career. Translated as “We’ve Left That All Behind,” the show presents an in-depth look at the Haitian-born, North Miami-raised Artist’s career and memory among the very neighborhood where he once grew up. In a blend of personal reflections, biographical anecdotes, art historical moments, some of the works in the show recontextualize historical iconographies and ideas, stripping them of their “known” truths and transforming each into something entirely new. By doing so, William playfully and unapologetically reclaims autonomy over a fragmented record of history, engaging his personal connection to the complexity of immigrant narratives and queer identity to create opportunity for investigation and redemption. MOCA’s March programming includes: MOCA Makers Printmaking workshop with Vinicius De Oliveira will be Saturday, March 11th, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. MOCA Makers are a series of adult art workshops, which bring forward an artistically interested public to work with and learn from local artists in South Florida. Topics such as figure drawing, printmaking and portrait painting are hosted for all levels of participants. Art Packs are available for purchase from the MOCA Shop. This March, participants will be studying printmaking with artist and educator Vinicius De Oliveira. The event is Free and you can RSVP at: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/MOCA-Makers-11Mar2023 Virtual Conversations at MOCA will be held Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Experience this conversation with MOCA as it explores an intersection of identities. It is often said the Vodoun makes space for difference and that it challenges the strictures of perceived heteronormativity. But, what about Haiti and its diaspora? Drawing on Didier William’s work, how might artists develop and deploy black, queer aesthetics and sensibilities to challenge heteronormativity and dysfunctional power dynamics in Haiti and beyond? Cost: The event is Free and you can RSVP at: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/Conversations-at-MOCA-Queer-Black-and-Being--Haitian-Virtual Impromptu, A Miami City Ballet Pop Up Performance will be Friday, March 24th, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join MOCA on the Plaza for a special performance as part of “Impromptu: A Miami City Ballet Pop-Up Performance Series.” “Impromptu” is choreographed and performed by Miami City Ballet’s world-class professional dancers, offering audiences an accessible, fresh way to experience art in unique settings, like MOCA’s Plaza. This event is free and open to the public. The Impromptu series was born in response to the Pandemic and the need for outdoor performances in South Florida. The pop-ups are the company’s way of saying thank you to the communities that have supported Miami City Ballet throughout the years by providing innovative art that inspires, entertains and heals. The event is Free and you can RSVP at: https://tickets.miamicityballet.org/2723/2693 Jazz at MOCA Featuring Milushka will be Friday, March 31st, 2023, seating Starts at 7:00 p.m. and the concert Starts at 8:00 p.m. “Jazz at MOCA” is MOCA’s free outdoor concert series on the last Friday of every month. On Friday, March 31st, 2023, MOCA is pleased to present Miluhska. Miluhska is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter who began her career during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In 2020 she taught herself how to DJ and started to perform via live streams and eventually at local clubs. The singer has since collaborated with a handful of artists, mainly in the electronic dance music realm. In September, she launched her solo career with the release of her first single, "Loba," via local imprint Tigre Den. Seating for Jazz at MOCA starts at 7:00 p.m. and the performance starts at 8:00 p.m. Cost: Jazz at MOCA is free and open to the public. The gallery is open from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $10. Admission for students, seniors and visitors identifying as Disabled is $5. Admission is free for MOCA members, children under 12, North Miami residents, city employees, Veterans and caregivers accompanying people who are Disabled. For more information, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/Jazz-at-MOCA-Featuring-Milushka Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) 770 Northeast 125th Street Miami, Florida 33161 MOCA North Miami presents contemporary art and its historical influences through exhibitions, educational programs and collections. Inspired by its surrounding communities, MOCA connects diverse audiences and cultures by providing a welcoming place to encounter new ideas and voices and nurturing a lifelong love of the arts. For more information visit: https://mocanomi.org < Previous News Next News >

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5 Steps Students Can Take Toward Entrepreneurial Careers By Family Features Oct 22, 2025 Entrepreneurship Is A Career Goal For Many Working Adults. Autonomy And Personal Satisfaction Are Just A Couple Of The Benefits Of Running Your Own Business. It's a professional path about 3 in 5 teens would prefer over a traditional job, according to a survey by Junior Achievement (JA). Running a successful company depends on multiple factors, including a solid business plan, adequate startup resources and a receptive market, as well as a strong sense of responsibility, work ethic and ability to persevere under pressure. Beginning to shape the skills and mindset necessary to flourish as an entrepreneur can begin well before entering the workforce. In fact, even students in junior high and high school can begin working toward entrepreneurial goals with these tips from JA, a NonProfit that inspires and prepares young people by delivering lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness. 1. Select Electives Wisely Students don't have to wait until they're in college to begin developing business skills and knowledge. If they have the ambition and drive to become an entrepreneur, they may find it beneficial to complement the classes needed for graduation requirements with electives that allow them to explore their interest in the business world. Some examples include accounting, marketing, finance, economics, psychology and computer science. 2. Make Part-Time Work Meaningful Many students enter the workforce in high school to start practicing money management and contribute to expenses like gas and car insurance. While most jobs available to students are service oriented and fall outside the business world, it doesn't hurt to explore options that put students closer to their entrepreneurial ambitions. For example, local small businesses may be willing to hire someone eager to learn. 3. Take Part in Programs Kids can challenge themselves by putting their knowledge into practice as real-world entrepreneurs. For example, JA's Company Program is an immersive program that fosters creativity, critical thinking and business acumen, offering students unique opportunities to explore the world of business and economics by creating real companies. Participants learn to present their business plans and results during competitions that offer learning opportunities. Additionally, at the Future Bound competition which is made possible through the support of businesses including Chick-fil-A, Delta Air Lines, Pacific Life Foundation and Staples, participants took part in seminars and mentorship. The event featured four programs that empower students with entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills - the Company of the Year National Competition, the Social Innovation Challenge, the Titan National Competition and the National Stock Market Challenge. 4. Seek a Strong Mentor Some of the best learning comes from emulating others who are successful in their fields. Meeting regularly with someone who serves as a role model can help students sharpen their vision for the future and learn from the experiences that propelled professionals into their current positions. 5. Define a Future Vision Creating an inspiration board can help motivated students compile and organize ideas. This board, whether physical or digital, can serve as a source of inspiration and help motivate students to identify and overcome obstacles while working toward bringing their visions for careers as entrepreneurs to life. Find more ideas to help students gain confidence and skills for future education and careers, and learn more about the competitions at: https://jausa.ja.org/ Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Previous Next

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School Update And Tax Rate Set To Rollback By Hallandale Beach, Mayor Joy Cooper Sep 24, 2025 Happy Rosh Hashanah To All Of My Friends, Family And The Residents Of The City Of Hallandale Beach!! The first meeting to redefine our local schools was held recently at Hallandale High School. There was a good turnout of not simply residents but teachers, students, parents, community stakeholders and elected officials. As of July 29th, 58 schools were below 70% capacity: 39 elementary, 16 middle, and 3 high schools. In our area the three middle schools were all under enrolled below 55% with McNicol the lowest at 45%. McNicol Middle School and Hallandale High will be my focus as these directly impact our city. It needs to be noted, the school boundaries are different from city boundaries so these two schools impact Hollywood, West Park and Pembroke Park. Hallandale High School was under enrolled as of last year 64% of 1,055 with 574 empty seats. Last night, that number dipped even further this school year with a number around 900. This process obviously has been ongoing for a year or two. This spring there was a survey sent out to all parents inquiring about their school choices. Obviously, many schools are under enrolled, and enrollment is down across the board. Even some charter schools are seeing a dip and capacity. The School Board survey found four areas that they needed to focus on. Better track of social and economics rather than sole focus of grades, more college and career readiness support, concentrate on supporting teachers to bolster the quality of education, address school safety and work to reduce instances of bullying and harassment. These were along with other issues like transportation, school facilities and environment and extracurricular activities. School Board Member Bulman shared that they want input from the residents as they realize how these decisions naturally impact students and families, and every child deserves a quality education. Currently, they are doing this district wide. Some schools have been closed, and properties are being looked at for sale. Others are being repurposed for support services utilized as offices for rent. As far as this school board staff shared that palimony discussions were had to combine McNicol with Hallandale High and convert Hallandale High Program to mirror the Pompano Beach model which has a waiting list. The reality is there will be some tough decisions to make over the next months on these two schools and others district wide. They asked for participation in a live survey and had a breakout session. If you want to provide your input, there is a link on the school board website. The City Commission adopted our budget which included setting the Millage Rate to roll back. This is the second time in two years. If you are homesteaded, as far as the City Tax this will be the amount listed on the last column. The system is a bit complex to understand as every property is based on its taxable values. Using my TRIM notice as an example taxable value went up 24,000 due to Save our Homes and homestead exemptions. My portion of the city tax went up $14 dollars. If you are not homestead or commercial the Tax Rate of 7.3848 will be applied to the Taxable Value. 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

“Under the Electric Tree” MOCA Announces Robust Public Activations June 23, 2022 Share The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami is pleased to announce a Series of Public Activations, “Under the Electric Tree” at Griffing Park. Programming will include: Site-Specific Performances, Live Music, Hands-On Art Activities and more, in conjunction with the recently restored Public Artwork "Electric Tree" by Internationally Renowned Artist, Mark Handforth. "Electric Tree” was first installed just blocks away from MOCA at Griffing Park in 2011, in conjunction with the Artist’s Major Exhibition “Rolling Stop” at the Museum. The 2021 restoration of this significant Public Artwork was made possible with major support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the City of North Miami and is one of the most important Public Artworks that MOCA has commissioned in its 25-year History. Handforth’s Sculpture traces the branches of a 100-foot-wide Banyan Tree with brilliantly colored fluorescent tubes that illuminate its understory. The restoration of “Electric Tree” offers arts and culture to a Community Park that is open year-round. Handforth graduated from the Academy of Fine Art in Frankfurt and the Slade School of Fine Art in London. He is Internationally Acclaimed for his Large-Scale Installations in Public Spaces including Central Park in New York, the Dallas Museum of Art, the MCA in Chicago, as well as during the FIAC Off-Site Event in Paris. Handforth has also received public commissions from the cities of Paris, Porte de Bagnolet, Zurich and Tessinerplatz. “The stunning ‘Electric Tree’ at Griffing Park in North Miami is one of the most important Permanent Public Artworks that the Museum has commissioned. We are proud to activate the Park with consistent programming for all ages at the center of our Community,” said Chana Sheldon, Executive Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami. “The initiative launched in April with a Concert by Lang Cook Live and Brother Dan of Terrestrial Funk. MOCA welcomed guests as well as food trucks and local vendors. It was a great night! We are deeply grateful for the support of the Knight Foundation and the City of North Miami for this initiative.” “Mark Handforth's 'Electric Tree’ is an innovative and stunning work. I love that Mark has created a way for us to experience the Banyan Tree 24/7 through his light painting. The ability of Artists to interpret the world around them in new ways is endlessly fascinating and especially so when used to create Art that is easily accessible to the Public,” said Victoria Rogers, Vice President of Knight Foundation’s Arts Program. “That MOCA's new programming will connect Visual Art to great Live Performances by local talent is a great way to showcase the power of the Arts to connect us to each other and to places.” Located at 12220 Griffing Boulevard, North Miami, Florida 33161, the next event in the programming includes: Pioneer Winter in Celebration of Pride Month On Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 At 7:30 p.m. Choreographer Pioneer Winter and Sound Artist Juraj Kojs will collaborate with performers and community members on a Pride Month Activation at the Electric Tree. Collected oral histories and elder stories of ‘first prides’ will become an interactive soundscape for dancers to embody themes of memory, resilience and community – reflecting on the Electric Tree created by Artist Mark Handforth as a meeting place for Corporeal and Social Exchange. Pioneer Winter is a Miami-Based Choreographer and Artistic Director of Pioneer Winter Collective, an Intergenerational and Physically Integrated Dance-Theater Company, rooted in Social Practice and Community, Queer Visibility and Beauty beyond the Mainstream. Recognized in Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch, Pioneer Winter’s Work democratizes Performances in Public Spaces, Museums, Galleries, Stage and Film. Juraj Kojs’s (he/him) commissions for Acoustic, Electroacoustic, Multimedia and Installation Pieces include: Meet the Composer, Harvestworks New York, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Deering Estate, Miami Light Project and Miami Theater Center. His Works have received multiple Awards in Europe and he currently Directs the Foundation for Emerging Technologies and Arts (FETA) and he Teaches at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. You can RSVP for the Event At: https://mocanomi.org/2022/06/under-the-electric-tree/ Educational Programming The Museum of Contemporary Art recognizes the need to enrich the cultural life of the Community and to nurture a knowledgeable and supportive audience. To further an understanding of Contemporary Art, MOCA offers Educational Programs geared toward the Community and its diverse population. In 2009, the Museum launched its Wednesday Evening MOCA by Moonlight Programs featuring Contemporary Art Boot Camp Lectures, 5 Minutes of Fame Artists Forums and Arts for All, Hands-On Art Classes for adults. Other Programming includes: Popular Jazz at MOCA Concerts held outdoors on the last Friday of each month; Music at MOCA Concerts featuring Musicians from the Cleveland Orchestra and Florida Grand Opera; the Teen Junior Docents Program and Magazine MOCA’zine which actively engage High School Students in learning about Contemporary Art; After School Drawing Classes for Teens; the development of the new Museum Studies Magnet Program with the North Miami Public Schools, Creative Arts Hands-On Art Programs for children and families taught by Professional Artists and Educators from the Miami area; HeArt to HeArt for children and adults with varying exceptionalities; Women on the Rise! for at-risk teenage girls; Master Artist Workshops; an Active Members Program; Docent Tours; Lectures and Internship Opportunities; as well as visits to Private Collections and Artist’s Studios. About MOCA Located in one of the most diverse communities in the country, MOCA North Miami welcomes 35,000 visitors per year and its Award-Winning Education Programs have served thousands of children and teens. MOCA North Miami Exhibitions and Programs are made possible with the continued support of the North Miami Mayor and Council and the City of North Miami, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Museum is supported by the Green Family Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art and Individual Donors. Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) 770 Northeast 125th Street, Miami, Florida 33161. 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