Thomas Friedman: Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman (pictured left) comes to Boca Raton on Feb. 23 for a lecture at Florida Atlantic University’s Kaye Auditorium. The longtime columnist/reporter for the New York Times will speak about “The American Presidency Through a Global Lens.” Visit fauevents.com for ticket info. Armature: Island City Stage’s world premiere of
Read MoreThe Historic Stranahan House Museum generated more than $11,000 for education programming and to help preserve the historic home during its first “Home for the Holidays” celebratory party. “This is such a festive time of year, and Stranahan House is so beautifully decorated inside and outside,” LaurieAnne Minoff says, a Stranahan House board member who
Read MoreRegardless of whether you plan to make a night out or enjoy Valentine’s Day at home, ABERFELDY Single Malt Scotch Whisky can help ensure your cocktails complement any holiday festivity. For those venturing out, ABERFELDY Single Malt Scotch Whisky is served at Le Chick, Orilla and The Monterey Bar at The Standard in Miami. Le
Read MoreHoffman’s Chocolates, a South Florida-based gourmet chocolatier, will offer decadent handmade chocolates, confections, customizable heart-shaped boxes and ever-popular Chocolate Enrobed Strawberries for Valentine’s Day. The fresh, locally-grown strawberries have their stems removed and smothered in milk, dark chocolate, or soft white confectionery. The chocolate-covered strawberries can be purchased on Valentine’s Day or pre-ordered online in
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Read MoreDining at Pubbelly Sushi will not only satisfy your appetite but also help support housing for South Florida families. The Japanese-Latin fusion gastropub partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami on a community-giving initiative. Throughout February, all Pubbelly Sushi locations will offer the popular Bigeye Tuna roll, stuffed with fresh spicy tuna, “arroz pegao,” truffle oil and sea salt for
Read MoreAdeze Wilford will serve as curator for The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA), starting February 14. With support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Wilford joins MOCA North Miami’s senior leadership team as the museum expands its offerings. Wilford most recently served as assistant curator at The Shed, New York,
Read MorePablo J. Pino South Florida Market President TD Bank Treasurer of the Board United HomeCare 305.716.0710 unitedhomecare.com Fostering collaboration enriches the communities where we live and serve. The Board of Directors of United HomeCare responded to social detriments in our own communities with a clear strategy focused on addressing the needs of underserved populations by
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Read MoreAmerican Humane hosted a philanthropic cocktail event at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) to honor military working dogs and service members. Military dogs who serve alongside American troops help keep service members safe by identifying IEDs and other dangers, but the working dogs retired overseas are often unable to be brought back home to
Read MoreCelebrity Chef Fabio Viviani (Riviera by Fabio Viviani) was named South Florida Meatball King after winning a live cook-off against South Florida Chef Marco Vico (Café Vico in Ft. Lauderdale and Café Vico Ocean) at the Hotel Maren on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The Meatball Challenge, which took place on Jan. 11 before a panel of
Read MoreAcclaimed photographer Lydia Panas showcases the “power and beauty” of women and girls through images and videos in a free exhibition that runs through March 22 titled Sleeping Beauty at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center in Pompano Beach. Critics and curators point to the “affecting gaze” of the subjects that Panas photographs. In this exhibition, the photographer—whose work has been
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