The 2022 Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) will be taking place at 3390 Mary St. Suite 128, Coconut Grove from February 19 – 21. CGAF will feature an amazing collection of juried and award-winning artists from around the world. New for 2022: Dozens of live art activations to watch AND to participate in. People will be able to see, hear, feel, and even smell how art is created from the ground up. The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is produced by the non-profit Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association. Proceeds help fund year-round arts programs. The Coconut Grove Arts Festival will […]
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The Heart Gallery of Broward County is holding its Eat Your Heart Out 2021 event at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale on October 7 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. This year’s Eat Your Heart Out will feature Let’s Go South Florida/Sun-Sentinel’s Arlene Borenstein as a special guest and will honor the Moss Family Foundation as the 2021 Child Advocate of the Year, There will also be delicious food, wine & spirits, live entertainment, and a live auction. The goal of Eat Your Heart Out is to help benefit The Heart Gallery of Broward County. […]
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United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention’s Broward Youth Coalition (BYC) will host its annual Youth Leadership Institute (YLI), virtually this year, on June 16 and June 17 via Zoom from 2– 4:30 p.m. This FREE, 2-Day FUN virtual youth summit for 8th grade through high school graduating seniors will focus on mental health promotion, resilience during a pandemic, substance use prevention, leadership, advocacy through youth-led sessions, and will provide a chance for youth to connect with their peers. To register, please visit www.UnitedWayBroward.org/ASB2021 and a Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
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The American Lung Association in South Florida will be holding The Sunset Soiree online, on June 4 at 7 p.m. The Sunset Soiree is the premier luxury lifestyle event of the season designed to raise awareness, education, and critical funding to end lung cancer. The Sunset Soiree will be MC’ed by Kenny Walker of 102.7 the Beach, with entertainment sponsored by HR Law Pro. The evening will include unique elements, such as: Special guest performances by DJ Irie; Curated charcuterie boards by the Grazing Girls Fort Lauderdale; Mixology kit and live cocktail demonstration featuring Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Brands Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Fever Tree; […]
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The Broward Center for the Performing Artse is launching its Arts For Action initiative with Black Voices – Bridging the Gap on June 2 at 6:30 p.m. Arts for Action is designed to lift voices that are vital to the Broward community with an emphasis on how the arts and artists can be a force for change in addressing critical issues of social justice and racial inequality. Arts for Action: Black Voices will feature discussions, performances, and art-making events, both virtually and in person, and will culminate in an outdoor arts festival in Esplanade Park next year. The project will […]
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The South Florida Institute on Aging is holding its 5th Annual “How We Age Matters” Symposium on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Symposium will be presented virtually. Speakers will discuss how we age matters, shaping the narrative about seniors with a number of topics that address ideas and solutions to lifestyle, employment, healthcare, financial and diversity challenges faced by older adults. This forum is designed to encourage conversation and collaborative problem solving to better help older adults thrive as they age, while providing information on community efforts and resources. Seniors cannot be left behind. The aging population […]
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211 Broward is celebrating its 25th Silver Anniversary at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale on October 9 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Join 211 Broward for a fabulous evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and entertainment in celebration of the non-profit organization’s 25 years of serving Broward County. · The Celebration will recognize “Helpline Heroes” who have supported 211 Broward throughout the years. “Helpline Heroes” honorees include: o Cindy Arenberg Seltzer o John Benz o Bob Birdsong o Kathleen Cannon o Gregory Haile o Lynne Wines · 211 Broward will recognize each “Helpline Hero” for their commitment to our […]
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United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention’s Mental Health Promotion Action Team will be presenting “Championing Mental Health in Our Community,” a virtual event on May 19 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. This event will help provide the public with information about the fundamentals of mental health and illness. During the event, presenters will provide the community with the many resources that are available. Presenters will include experts in the field of mental health from various Broward County-based organizations including United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, 211 Broward, Florida […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is hosting its Cinco de Mayo fiesta at Lauderdale Small Boat Club Inc, 1740 SW 42nd St, Fort Lauderdale on May 5 at 5 p.m. The cost to enter is $13. There will be a real authentic Mexican cuisine and the proceeds will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. To register, visit https://e-activist.com/page/78718/event/1?mode=DEMO
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The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – Southern Florida Chapter will be holding their annual Take Steps event at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale on May 15 from 9 – 11 a.m. This free road rally event is geared towards raising crucial funds to combat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve patients’ quality of life. As the presenting sponsor of this event, the Craig Zinn Automotive Group is offering individuals and participating teams an opportunity to win a #ZinnExperience, which will take one winner and a guest on a chauffeured ride to a Florida Panther’s playoff game in a Lexus […]
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