PATTI LABELLE RETURNS: Synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class, the Godmother of Soul stars on March 18, p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Tickets at the box office 305-949-6722 or online at arshtcenter.org.
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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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ARTLIT 2022: Fifth year of the free family celebration for all ages featuring art, crafts, chalk artistry/mural creation by professional artists and the public, storytime tent, stencil painting, poetry, painting classes for all ages, musical performances, computer drawing activities, giveaways and more on Saturday, March 19, noon to 5 p.m. at the Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Free parking at First Baptist Church, 138 NE 1st St., and City Parking Lot (corner SW 1st Court and SW 1st Street). Call 954357-5520.
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HELEN MILLER LIVE MARCH 20: The nationally known, Boynton Beach-raised “Gospel Whirlwind” recording artist, now ordained co-pastor of both El Bethel Church in North Carolina and the Bible Teachers International Ministries in Fort Lauderdale, transports listeners back to the way church “used to be” with hand-clapping, foot-tapping praise at the Arts Garage in Delray Beach. Backed by a band and singers, she will play songs presented with brief testimonies and quotes from the Bible inserted between and during songs to encourage listeners. Call 561-450-6357 or visit to ArtsGarage.org.
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“FROZEN”: Disney Theatrical Productions and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts host the Tony nominated Best Musical in an exclusive twoweek premiere engagement at The Au-Rene theater with performances through Sunday, March 20. 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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HISTORY FORT LAUDERDALE 60th ANNIVERSARY: 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 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.
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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, materialism, 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. 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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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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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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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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SPADY MUSEUM NEW MLK DATE: Due to the Omicron variant, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum has rescheduled its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast for April 4, another significant date in the civil rights leader’s life – the date of his transition. Guest speakers Dr. Traci Baxley, associate professor at Florida Atlantic University and coordinator of the Social Foundations in the Multicultural Education Program area; Greg Weiss, vice mayor of Palm Beach County; and Michael Burke, superintendent of the A-Rated Palm Beach County School District, the 10th largest school district in the nation, will share their work, through the lens of Dr. King’s vision, at the museum’s first signature event of 2022. The “His Legacy Lives On” Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast will be held at 8-10:30 a.m., Monday, April 4, at Indian Spring Country Club, 11501 El Clair Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach. A full breakfast buffet is served at the beginning of the program. Tickets $40 per person; $500 per table. Visit spadymuseum.com/martin-luther-king-jrbreakfast.html, call 561-279-8883 or email spadymuseum@gmail.com.
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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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ARSHT CENTER SPOKEN SOUL SHOWCASE: As we look toward International Women’s Day in March and National Poetry Month in April, the immersive, multidisciplinary experience in its 14th year features womencentered narratives curated and performed entirely by local female artists. The free event takes place inside the Center’s Peacock Foundation Studio on April 8 at 7 p.m., and celebrates the four stages of happiness with carefully curated performances that combine spoken word with dance, visual arts, music, film and other artistic expressions. The performance culminates with an all-girl rock band and dance party, encouraging audience members to find their own joy. First-Access Passes, which give guests early access to general admission seating, can be reserved online at arshtcenter.org or by calling the box office at 305- 9496722. ***
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