INTERFAITH ADVISORY BOARD PUBLIC MEETING MARCH 10: The Miami-Dade County (IAB) will hold their monthly meeting 5-7 p.m., on Thursday,
March 10, in the auditorium of the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. The meeting will utilize communications technology made permissible pursuant to County Commission legislation. After obtaining physical quorum, the meeting will also be held via Zoom. Register at miamidade.live/IAB. The meeting can also be watched via Facebook Live @Advocacymdc. Call 305-375-5784.
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“FROZEN”: Disney Theatrical Productions and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts host the Tony nominated Best Musical that in an exclusive two-week premiere engagement at The Au-Rene theater with performances through Sunday, March 20. Opening night Thursday, March 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the box office, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, at browardcenter.org, or by calling 954-462-0222.
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) this year holds its Annual Conference Aug. 10-12 in Miami. To submit or for other information visit blackmuseums.org/2022call-for-proposals/. Deadline March 13.
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HISTORY FORT LAUDERDALE 60th ANNIVERSARY: Currently, explore “60 Years of Black Art,” a fine art exhibit featuring works for show and sale from Dillard Center for the Arts’ Advanced Placement (AP) students, through the newly extended date of April 10. The exhibit, curated by instructor Celestin Joseph, represents historical and contemporary themes of equality from the perspective of students at the very school that was instrumental in overturning segregation laws in the City of Fort Lauderdale 51 years ago. Located at 231 SW 2nd Ave., hours are Monday – Friday, noon – 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets online at bit.ly/historyfortlauderdaletickets. Beginning March 10 at 5:30 p.m., kicking off with a special honoree reception, will be “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 East Sunrise Blvd. Six prominent women of today who are proponents of change, along with their historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for the community, will be honored during Women’s History Month. The reception, $35 per person with tickets available at bit.ly/HFLWomen-Trailblazers2022, and a special Dillard’s pop-up shop will benefit History Fort Lauderdale. The free photo exhibition will run through March 31.
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15TH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS MUSIC FESTIVAL: The City of Miami Gardens’ signature event is live March 12-13 with a stellar lineup of legendary jazz and R&B artists including Mary J. Blige, Rick Ross, H.E.R., The Isley Brothers and The Roots with T-Pain. Visit jazzinthegardens.com/ ***
SACRIFICIAL RITUAL OFFERINGS: The Amadlozi Gallery at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents an exhibit by self-taught Trinidadian artist Franklyn Sinanan, whose works explore the intertwining relationships between spirituality, mate-rialism, ritual traditions and history. The exhibition’s design manipulates scale, mixed media and lighting to showcase a visual essay depicting the artist’s personal spiritual journey. Join on Saturday, March 12, 4-8 p.m., for a reception featuring an artist talk, vibrant conversation and light refreshments. Tickets $10 available on Eventbrite at sacrificialritualofferings.eventbrite.com. Sacrificial Ritual Offerings, recommended for mature audiences, will be on exhibit through April 9. Admission is free. Gallery hours 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturday.
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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: 39th year with more than 120 films from more than 35 countries, through Sunday, March 13. In-person screenings at MDC’s Tower Theater Miami, Silverspot Cinema, and Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami; virtual films also available. Visit miamifilmfestival.com/ ***
UNITED WAY OF BROWARD’S WOMEN UNITED: The ultimate girl’s night out is bringing the community together to fight for the health, education and financial prosperity of every person in the community with the “Spring Into Style: Eat. Live. Save” event on Tuesday, March 15 at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale next week. On Woman United will host a curated fashion show featuring formal styles as well as the hottest spring trends from Dillards, delicious bites will be served, and guests will be treated to a night of pampering which will include massage stations, acupuncture from Memorial Healthcare System and more. The event will begin the countdown to United Way of Broward County’s Mayor’s Gala on April 30. Individual tickets are $25 and can be purchased at UnitedWayBroward.org/SpringIntoStyle.
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FREE SPRING BREAK CONTENT CREATION CAMP: Parents, looking for a fun, and educational option for your teenagers? Sign up for Camp King
Innovate, at the Center for Black Innovation, 937 NW 3rd Ave. Miami. Grade Level 8 – 12, Camp dates March 21 – 25, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meals provided, transportation is not provided, registration is required, visit cfbi.org, call 305-482-1832 or email info@ cfbi.org.
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CYBER SHIELD: Want to make a change in your career but don’t know where to start? Ready for the tech industry? Join a free, 12-week Cyber Security Training Program. No cyber security experience required, must be resident of Broward or Miami-Dade County. Registration ends March 14. Visit cfbi.org, call 305-482-1832 or email info@ cfbi.org.
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LEADING LADIES DOING BUSINESS: The purpose of the event is to engage, recognize and hear the story of women leaders in county government and the private sector in Miami to share how they overcame obstacles, their paths to success and how they are leading change in their organizations and the community as a whole. March 16 at 10 a.m., Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW 7th Ave., Miami. Register at mdcsbd.gob2g.com
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SUPER SLAM III – PRO WRESTLING IN NW NEIGHBORHOOD: The Martin Luther King Jr. Coordinating Committee (MLKCC) presents its Remember the Dreamer event on Saturday, March 19, at the Salvation Army Northwest Community Center, 600 N. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and bell time of 7 p.m. State Sen. Bobby Powell Jr. will be a guest ring announcer. Sponsorships may be purchased, and the MLKCC is accepting donations to support its annual scholarship. Tickets $10 per adult and $5 for children under the age of 12 at mlkccpbc.org.
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THE GRANDMA THAT EATS EVERYTHING: Florida Studio Theatre presents a collection of plays inspired by the imaginations of children in sixth grade and below, open to the public on Saturday and Sunday mornings through May 8 as part of FST’s Children’s Theatre Series. Single tickets $10 on sale at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or by calling the box office at 941-366-9000.
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“WILLIE & ESTHER”: TV icons Ted Lange and BerNadette Stanis take the Stage as the Pompano Beach Cultural Center presents the humorous and insightful stage play starring the ’70s television legends. Combining quick-witted dialogue and deeply emotional scenes, James Graham Bronson’s story follows two middle-aged African American lovers as they fantasize about robbing a bank. Lange, best known for his role as Isaac on “The Love Boat,” and BerNadette Stanis, who gained fame as Thelma in the groundbreaking sitcom “Good Times,” portray the couple for two special performances, Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets $45-$75, visit pompanobeacharts.org.
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SEN. LARCENIA J. BULLARD EXHIBIT: Capturing the spirit of her life, legacy and impact on the South Dade Community, at the South Dade Black History Center, 14508 Lincoln Blvd, Miami. Call 305-7900554, email sdblackhistory@miamidade.gov or follow the @SouthDadeBHC on Instagram and Facebook.
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