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Halloween in Downtown Delray Beach
2023-10-28 11:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Trick-or-Treating on the AvenueAtlantic Avenue
Time: 11:30 am���1:00 pm
Location: Downtown Delray Beach
Description: Brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority. Have fun trick-or-treating with the merchants along the Avenue. (561) 243-1077
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61st Annual Halloween Parade
SE/NE 5th Ave to Old School Square
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: SE/NE 5th Ave to Old School Square
Description: Brought to you by The Rotary Club of Delray Beach. Be a part of the parade and show off your costumes! Meet on Atlantic Ave. at NE 5th Ave. to line up for the parade. The parade will end at Old School Square, right into Kidsfest of Delray. Enjoy free ice cream sponsored by the Rotary Club of Delray Beach upon entering.
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Halloween Kidsfest
The Park at Old School Square
Time: 12:00 pm���4:00 pm
Location: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave.
Description: Brought to you by the City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department. This event will take place at the Old School Square and feature food, vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment, and more.

Kat Riggins and Her Blues Revival
2023-10-27 20:00
,,,This ain,,,t no concert. It,,,s a PARTY,,,, exclaims Kat Riggins as she encourages her audience to cut loose. Backed by a dynamic band, Kat,,,s extraordinary show will get your mojo workin,,,with high energy originals along with some of your favorite down home blues standards! With a refreshing, and unapologetically authentic approach, Kat writes songs that hope to uplift, enlighten and inspire. With intentional lyricism and extraordinary musicianship, whether it,,,s your hips, your heart, or both,,,YOU WILL BE MOVED at a Blues Revival!PERFORMER BIO:
Inspired by the variety and abundance of music in her parents,,,collection, it makes sense that her own original music is peppered with hints of R&B, soul, country, gospel, hip-hop, and rock-n-roll. Make no mistake; however, Kat Riggins is undeniably a BLUES WOMAN! She travels the world with the sole mission of keeping the blues alive and thriving through her Blues Revival Movement.
What is a ,,,Blues Revival,,,anyway? According to Kat, it is a musical revolution that aims to awaken the masses and introduce them to the sincerity behind Blues music. ,,,It,,,s about the raw emotion in every note,,,, says Kat Riggins as she attempts to describe her love of the genre. Kat Riggins & her Blues Revival invoke said emotion through high energy soul shakers as well as heartbreaking ballads. During a meet and greet after a sold out show in Belgium, a fan once jokingly asked Kat if ever there was a time she ,,,phoned it in,,,to avoid ending up exhausted and sweaty by the end of the night,,,,,,If I can move someone to feel what I feel when I sing a song, then it,,,s all worth it,,,, answered the singer-songwriter.
She has been vocally compared to Koko Taylor, Etta James and Tina Turner to name a few. While obviously influenced by those icons, Mrs Riggins has a voice and delivery all her own. Full of power, rasp and grit she can belt out one of her contemporary Blues originals one minute, then deliver a tender, sultry standard the next. She does this all while making each person in her audience feel as if she is speaking directly to them. Blues Revivals are interactive and personal no matter how large the crowd. This intimacy is what makes every Blues Revival a memorable experience,,,not only for the audience, but for Kat.
Born Katriva Riggins in Miami, Florida on February 7, 1980. She grew up in a household where there was always background music. As a result, Kat developed a love for all types of music.
She was specifically drawn to the smoky gritty sounds of artists like Bessie Smith, Sam Cooke, Nina Simone, Tina Turner, Denise LaSalle, Ray Charles, Koko Taylor, Mavis Staples, Tracy Chapman, Janis Joplin and the list goes on. She grew up singing in local programs, church events, and family gatherings with her sister and cousins. At age 23 Kat landed a gig singing jazz and blues standards in a small lounge in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida with the accompaniment of only a piano player. Fast forward to today, and she has since performed with extraordinary musicians throughout the United States, Southeast Asia, the U.A.E., the Dutch Antilles and Europe.
In 2018 and 2019 Kat was featured in the Johan Derksen Keeps the Blues Alive tour, which stole the hearts of theatre-goers in sold out shows throughout The Netherlands and Belgium. She has also appeared on two of the highest rated prime time television shows on Dutch TV ( Voetbal Inside and PAUW) where she mesmerized millions of viewers and helped to introduce the Blues to hoards of new fans!
With her first two works (an EP called ,,,Seoul Music,,,and an original album called ,,,Lily Rose,,,), Kat penned each song with subtle hints of her love of the blues. Her follow-up album, aptly named after her movement ,,,Blues Revival,,,, however, is a loud and proud declaration of that love! ,,,Blues Revival,,,is a clever mash-up of gospel-Blues, Blues-rock, Blues- soul, funky Blues, contemporary and traditional Blues, with BLUES being the operative word! Her third album (,,,In the Boys,,,Club,,,) is an homage to the Blues women who came before her, a shout out to those who walk beside her, and most importantly, it is an encouragement for those women in Blues who will come after.
In January of 2020 Mike Zito and Guy Hale welcomed Kat Riggins to their Gulf Coast Records family! Kat,,,s debut album on the record label earned the artist her first Blues Music Award nomination. In addition to the BMA nod for Contemporary Blues Album, the ,,,Cry Out,,,project won Kat two Independent Blues Awards (Contemporary Blues Album and Contemporary Blues Band) and it continues to receive rave reviews! Kat was honored to score her 2ND BMA nomination the following year for Blues Soul Artist Female! Kat,,,s second release on the label, ,,,Progeny,,,, debut at lucky #13 on the Billboard Blues charts to critical acclaim! This powerful record got Kat her first Blues Blast Awards nomination, and garnered 2 BMA nominations from The Blues Foundation ( for Soul Blues Album of the Year and Soul Blues Female). ,,,Progeny,,,was also considered for a GRAMMY nomination by The Recording Academy and continues to be well received worldwide. It is said to be the singer- songwriter,,,s best to date, by critics and fans alike.
With these and albums to come, Kat Riggins,,,s Blues Revival Movement endeavors to be a part of this musical revolution that aims to awaken the masses and introduce them to the sincerity behind Blues music!
BAND MEMBERS:
Kat Riggins ,,,Lead Vocalist (Band Leader)
Tim Mulberry ,,,Drums (MD)
Erik Guess ,,,Guitar
Curtis Harris ,,,Bass
Shae Mulberry ,,,Background Vocals
Mark Barner ,,,Background Vocals

FLITE Center,,,s 6th Annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon
2023-10-27 11:00 - 14:00
FLITE Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding vulnerable youth and those transitioning out of foster care towards independence through housing, education, employment, and comprehensive care coordination, will host its sixth annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon on Friday, October 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, hosted by WPLG Local 10,,,s Eric Yutzy, will take place at Signature Grand (6900 State Road 84 in Davie).
FLITE Center,,,s Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon is a tribute to the organization,,,s partners, funders, and frontline staff who support and dedicate their lives to impacting youth in South Florida,,,s Transitional Independent Living (TIL) System of Care. Over the years, the event has gathered over 500 guests, and this year,,,s luncheon is anticipated to draw an even larger audience, reflecting the growing impact of FLITE Center,,,s mission.

This year,,,s honorees and their respective award categories are:

Albert & Beatriz Miniaci Lifetime Heroes Award – Sandy Harris (Board Member Emeritus) and Tom Loffredo
Community Champion Award – Michael Goodman, GPR | Goodman Public Relations
FLITE Mitzvah Award (in honor of FLITE Center,,,s 13th Anniversary) – ROIG Attorneys, Eva Schlanger and Sadie Suarez Bat Mitzvah Projects, Leadership Broward Foundation Class 41 ,,,Team Birds of a Feather, Cypress Bay National Honor Society, Greater Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club of Greater Fort Lauderdale
Gore Foundation You Matter Award – Stichiz from WMIB 103.5 The Beat and Doug Miller, FK Your Diet
Memorial Healthcare System Collaborators of the Year – Career Development Pathways: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; United Healthcare/Optum, and CareerSource Broward
TIL System of Care Hero Award – Terry Merlin, TLM Real Estate Holdings and Susan Renneisen, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
TIL System of Care Impact Award – HOPE Court
TIL System of Care Unsung Heroes – Frontline staff from collaborating organizations in the TIL System of Care
UKG Ultimate Acts of Kindness – Kim Sarni, South Florida Business & Wealth/Lifestyle Media Group and Scott Dunseath, Wonderland Boutique
Youth Heroes Award – Two TIL youth who have displayed remarkable resilience and dedication toward becoming self-sufficient

Tickets are $100 per person ($75 for government agency employees) and are available for purchase online at https://flitecenter.org/heroes2023.

For more information or to secure a sponsorship, please contact DeAnn Hazey, CFRE,
Chief Development Officer at (954) 530-4686 or deann@flitecenter.org.

Clinics Can Help 10th Annual Golf Classic
2023-10-27 07:30 - 15:30
Clinics Can Help (CCH) is excited to announce the date and location have been set for their 10th annual Golf Classic. Presented by The Gil Martinez Agency ,,,State Farm, the tournament will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023, at The Wanderer,,,s Club in Wellington, FL. and will feature exciting contests and a new morning start time.

Returning in the role of chair is CBS 12,,,s morning anchor, Matt Lincoln. PGA Tour Champion Dana Quigley, whose personal experience after a tragic accident involving his son, brought him to Clinics Can Help, will also return as Honorary Chair.

,,,We are fortunate that each year as this event grows and evolves that individual and community commitments remain,,,,shared Clinics Can Help CEO, Owen O,,,Neill. ,,,We are grateful for the continued support and love that golfers not only enjoy the day of golf, but meet and spend time with some of our youngest clients, seeing firsthand the impact our work has on families.,,,

The format for the tournament will remain a scramble with mixed, men,,,s and women,,,s divisions. Best dressed team (sun and fun golf attire), hole in one, closest to the pin (men and women), longest drive (men and women) and hole in one contests will add to the excitement of the day and will feature incredible prizes.

Proceeds from the event support the K.I.N.D.E.R. (Kids In Need of Durable Equipment Right now) Project, CCH,,,s program supporting families of children with special needs. Many of the children are affected by serious medical conditions and the families struggle to afford the equipment that enables them to lead more independent lives.

Sponsors to date include The Gil Martinez Agency ,,,State Farm, The Nicolas Group, Rosenthal, Levy, Simon and Sosa Attorneys at Law, The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, and The Paving Lady. Tickets for the tournament range from $325 – $1,300 for golf. Lunch only tickets are available this year for guests not golfing for $100. Sponsorship opportunities remain and can be seen at,,,https://birdease.com/24362.

The Science of Singing
2023-10-26 17:30 - 19:30
Singing is good for the brain. Collective singing is even better! Join in on a fun���sing-along���and learn about what happens in our brains when we sing together. Registration includes light snacks and beverages.���Presented in partnership with the Mind, Music,���and���Movement���Foundation.

: Arts Mean Business Speaker Series Featuring Figurative Painter and Muralist Elio Mercado / Evoca1
2023-10-26 17:30
Business for the Arts Broward,,,s (BFA) Arts Mean Business Speaker Series (AMB) continues with an intimate cocktail reception including a conversation and meet and greet with figurative painter and muralist Elio Mercado / Evoca1 on Thursday, October 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at BBX Capital, 201 E Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900 in Fort Lauderdale.Presented by the Castle Group and the Cathy and James Donnelly Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, the Arts Mean Business Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Guests who wish to attend must email their RSVP by October 24 to rvegas@bfabroward.org. For more information, visit https://bfabroward.org/programs/arts-means-business/
Based in South Florida, Elio Mercado / Evoca1 is a self-taught Dominican-born figurative painter and muralist who studied the work and techniques of the old masters. In addition to right here at home, he has participated in public art projects around the world including Abu Dhabi, Peru, Austria, Canada, Argentina, Germany, Mexico, Australia and Tunisia. He,,,s created pieces for notable clients such as Starbucks, The History Channel, Google, American Express, Lincoln Motor Company and Habitat for Humanity. The mural on the exterior of the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County at 3025 W. Broward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale is one of his local projects. Follow Elio Mercado / Evoca1 on Instagram at @evoca1.
AMB is just one of several ways BFA supports local artists while fostering cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. BFA continuously supports the local arts community and promotes local artists, cultural non-profits, and diverse art-related projects. BFA annually hosts several events in addition to AMB, including Art in the Workplace, Art Curation, Public Art Creation, Art & Somm and the popular Art + Stroll.
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.bfabroward.org or contact Robyn Vegas at 954-940-4933 or rvegas@bfabroward.org.

The Power of Public Art: A Lunch & Learn
2023-10-24 11:00 - 13:00
A free event at���Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center,���125 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Why are art installations important in urban environments? How does public art impact health and mental wellness? Join this event to explore these questions with local brain health experts and artists and take a tour of exceptional public art! Registration includes���a���free lunch.���Presented in partnership with the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center.

Chicago Transit Canada
2023-10-22 19:00 - 20:30
CHICAGO TRANSIT is a tribute to the band Chicago. It is the first and longest running Chicago tribute band in the world with 5 Lead singers and a full horn section like the band Chicago. If you like Chicago you will love CHICAGO TRANSIT.PERFORMER BIO:
There are a lot of bands doing a tribute to the band Chicago, but back in the early 90s, when Powerhouse decided to put together their Chicago Transit tribute act, they were the first in the world to do so. And they remain today as the longest running Chicago tribute band and the only one to carry four lead vocalists, just as the band Chicago does.
The band,,,s 5 singers, 4 of which are lead singers, the 3-piece horn section and the intricate horn arrangements of the band,,,s past trombonist, Dan Elliot, made this show a natural for the band ,,,even getting credit from the band Chicago themselves, back in the 90s.
In twenty-five years, the band, based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has performed their show at Festivals, Theatres, Casinos and various other venues from as far east as the Gatineau Hills in Quebec to the USA Midwest ,,,including Chicago, Illinois, itself.
The band, with its 3 piece horn section, four piece rhythm section and four lead vocalists is able to cover all the Chicago material from the early horn-dominant classics like ,,,Make Me Smile,,,, ,,,25 or 6 to 4,,,and ,,,Saturday in the Park,,,to the later, softer, keyboard-oriented ballads like ,,,If You Leave Me Now,,,.
BAND MEMBERS:
Carlo Di Battista-Lead Vocals and Trumpet
Dan Clancy-Lead Vocals and Percussion
Steve King-Lead Vocals and Guitar
John Persichini-Lead Vocals and Drums
Dino Virginella-Lead Vocals and Bass
Vince Rinaldo-Keyboards
Mike Filice-Saxes and Flute
Steve Gray-Trombone

The DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk for Down Syndrome
2023-10-22 08:00 - 12:00
The Event will include:,,,One Mile Walk through Scenic LakefrontPark
,,,29th Year Walk T-Shirt
,,,Free Breakfast
,,,Auction& Raffle Tent
,,,Bounce Houses
,,,Face Painting
,,,Kiddie Game Area
,,,Petting Zoo
,,,Pony Rides
,,,Fun Fitness Corner
,,,And More!

Nicole Henry- Saturday
2023-10-21 20:00 - 22:00
An Intimate Exploration of Love with Nicole HenryOne of our homegrown, South Florida vocalists returns from touring the country with her #4 charting jazz album to bring back her love for the Arts Garage family! Expect a special night created just for us in Delray Beach as she presents new material as well as draws from some of her 20-year catalogue. This time, she returns to the simplicity of her jazz quartet format. They will perform some of Nicole,,,s favorite love songs- from bossas to ballads to Broadway, soul to swing; from Frank Sinatra to Sarah Vaughan, The Color Purple to Smokey Robinson, Whitney to the Bergmans. Expect heart-felt emotion and an evening of love, laughs and exquisite musicianship. She never disappoints!
PERFORMER BIO:
Since her debut, Nicole Henry has established herself among the jazz world,,,s most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.
Her passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for ,,,Best Traditional Jazz Performance,,,,and four Top-10 U.S. Billboard, Jazz Week and HMV Japan jazz albums. Heralded by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and more, Ms. Henry tells real stories through peerless interpretations of repertoire from the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular standards, blues and originals.
She has captivated audiences in over 20 countries, headlining at venues in cities including New York, Tokyo, Madrid, Moscow, Paris, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and Miami. Ms. Henry has also performed in more than 30 music festivals worldwide and in some of the world,,,s most famous venues including Blue Note; Jazz at Lincoln Center; Blues Alley; Arsht Center; Feinstein,,,s; Green Mill; Jazz St. Louis; Madrid Jazz Festival; the Regattabar; and Catalina Jazz.
She has recorded with some of today,,,s musical greats including Kirk Whalum, Julian Lage, and Gerald Clayton and has performed with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra and Michael Feinstein. In late 2019, Ms. Henry returned to the theatrical stage and garnered critical praise in the musical version of ,,,The Bodyguard,,,; in Dec. 2021, she began performing in the new musical ,,,A Wonderful World,,,,based on the life of Louis Armstrong; and in 2022, she returned to the theatrical stage in ,,,Smokey Joe,,,s Cafe.,,,
Growing up in a musical family in Bucks County, PA, Ms. Henry immersed herself in the arts early on, singing in school and church, and studying cello and ballet. After graduating from the University of Miami with a degree in Communications and Theatre, she launched a successful acting career, appearing in national commercial roles as well as a series of voiceover assignments. However, she directed her strongest passion toward the development of her full-time singing career which was quickly rewarded when the Miami New Times named Nicole ,,,Best Solo Musician.,,,Since then, based on her various career accomplishments and active commitment to supporting non-profits such as Miami Music Project (Board Member), YoungArts and Miami Children,,,s Initiative (past Board Member), proclamations from the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County have named ,,,Nicole Henry Days,,,in 2011, 2016 and 2017. Ms. Henry has also served two terms on the Board of the Florida Chapter of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs).

Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra make their MIAMI DEBUT
2023-10-21 20:00
The distinguished eight-time Grammy winner invites guest artists Daym��� Arocena, Telmary and Aym���e Nuviola to share center stage!���Live Arts Miami is proud to present the debut performance of Arturo O’Farrill and his 18-piece Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) at the Miami Beach Bandshell on October 21 at 8 p.m. Boasting an amazing lineup of guest artists including Daym��� Arocena, Telmary and Aym���e Nuviola; this electrifying show will bring the best of Cuban music to Miami Beach for an unforgettable evening of nostalgia, mambo and of course, Latin jazz.
Son of the legendary Cuban composer, Chico O���Farill, Arturo is the creative force leading New York���s treasured Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. A pianist, composer and passionate promoter of Latin music, Arturo O���Farrill���s music has been enjoyed around the world and earned him and his bandmates eight GRAMMYs, including his most recent win in 2023 for Best Jazz Album. Arturo O’Farrill is regarded as one of the greatest living exponents of the Latin jazz form and a torchbearer for the tradition.
The award-winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra has enamored international audiences with its outstanding performances of music by Latin jazz legends as well as new compositions from accomplished composers and arrangers in Latin music. New Yorker magazine has called them ���one of the best jazz orchestras in existence.” During the last several years ALJO has performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Boston Symphony Hall, the Newport Jazz Festival among others. Legendary pianist Bebo Valdes once remarked ���This is the finest band I have ever performed with in my life. They make me feel as if I have returned to Cuba.”
To mark the occasion of this Miami debut, Arturo has invited three extraordinary Cuban divas to join him on the stage. The singer and bandleader Daym��� Arocena, best known for her massive voice, has invited comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Celia Cruz. Telmary is a poet and rapper who is a leader and trendsetter on the cutting edge of Cuban hip-hop and urban music. Miami���s own Aym���e Nuviola, known as ���La Sonera Del Mundo,��� is one of the founders of the ���Timba��� genre who was also named one of the 25 most powerful Latina women in the United States in 2021 by People en Espa���ol.
The Miami premiere of this concert will be the first time that this incredible gathering of artists happens anywhere in the world, which is both notable and fitting, considering Miami Beach’s long history with big band music and Miami’s role in Latin music. The Miami Beach Bandshell, as its name would imply, was constructed for big bands, making it the perfect location for this special concert event which both honors and continues that legacy. Audiences will get to experience iconic Cuban big band music with breathtaking arrangements of ���The Manteca Suite,��� ���Afro Cuban Jazz Suite��� as well as new compositions and arrangements that will transport audiences to some of Cuba’s greatest musical moments.
As a major advocate for educating the next generation, Arturo will also arrive early to Miami to lead workshops with students from Miami Dade College and New World School of the Arts.

Halloween at the Y!
2023-10-21 18:30 - 20:30
This year’s Halloween at the Y will be a,,,Trunk or Treat,,,with a,,,Magician,,,,Food Trucks,,,,Contests, Dance performance,,,and much more! So grab your favorite costume and trick or treat bag and head on over to the Boca Y!ADMISSION TO ATTEND
Prior to event day:,,,ONE BAG of candy per person
Day of event:,,,$15 per child, $5 per adult.

Orchids On The Square
2023-10-21 10:00 - 2023-10-22 17:00
What’s the connection between Halloween and orchids?Both are weirdly wonderful and fun and both arrive in late October. There wont be any tricks in the Vintage Fieldhouse at Old School Square. There will be lots of treats because the fieldhouse will be turned into a garden of delights by the Delray Beach Orchid Society for their 33rd annual show and sale, “Orchids On The Square,” Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22.
The vintage fieldhouse will be filled with glorious scent and spectacular color, including the palest lavender to the deepest magenta, lemon yellow to bold orange, pale pinks to brilliant reds, and unusual ones – black, green and brown, all to delight the senses.

Florida’s best growers will have orchids from Venezuela, The Philippines, Thailand, Costa Rica, Guatemala and many hybridized by local growers available for purchase.
In addition to orchids, attendees will have fun participating in raffles for beautiful orchids, orchid supplies and a few surprises to delight the winner. Vote for the “Best in Show” at the display of artwork from budding artists at The Milagro Center. The very talented artists vie for cash prizes, which are awarded after the show.

Nicole Henry- Friday
2023-10-20 20:00 - 22:00

The Art of Learning: A Cross-Curricular Art Show & Symposium
2023-10-19 17:30 - 19:30
A free event at���A.D. Henderson University School,���777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Through art expression, Palm Beach County students are diving into topics like brain health and stress management ��� in a science classroom! Hear from these students, their educators, and a neuroscientist on the connection between art and brain science. Registration includes light snacks and beverages. Presented in partnership with FAU Lab Schools and FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute.���
Register at:���palmhealthfoundation.org/events

Hot Topics in Brain Health
2023-10-19 09:00 - 15:00
Do you want to learn more about building a better brain? Join University of Miami at the South County Civic Center in Delray Beach where Comprehensive Center for Brain Health speakers will discuss lifestyles and behaviors that can improve your brain health and your overall health. Event is FREE and open to the public. Breakfast and Lunch included. Registration required for entry. Space is limited. Call 561 869-6830 to register or go to https://bit.ly/topicsinbrainhealth

Town Hall Talks "Florida, A History In Pictures"
2023-10-18 18:00 - 20:00
Florida, A History In Pictures Speakers: Jeff Davies and Mike McGinnessJeff Davies and Mike McGinness are native Floridians with a love of history. Many years ago, they formed a Facebook group for people with similar intereststoday there are over 218,000 members including scholars, students, politicians, and just plain folks who post their stories and images about Florida history. Davies and McGinness will share images and stories from their new book Florida: A History in Pictures featuring over 130 seldom seen photographs revealing the fascinating history of the Sunshine State. 6p Refreshments. 6:30 Speaker starts.
Fee: $10, free for Boca Ratons Historical Society (BRHS) members.

Bank United���s 3rd Annual ���Small Business, Big Dreams��� Summit
2023-10-17 08:30 - 12:30
One women-owned small business will walk away from BankUnited���s Small Business, Big Dreams: Women in Business Summit with a $15,000 grand prize to help grow their business as part of BankUnited���s annual celebration of National Women���s Small Business Month in October.The annual gathering, attended by leaders of business and industry, women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs and featuring inspirational talks, tips and networking opportunities, will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale, 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.
Tickets are $25 per person and include continental breakfast and a grab & go lunch. Advance registration is required. For more information and to register please visit https://bankunited.eventbrite.com.

Wear Your Halloween Costume to Pirate-Themed Children���s Harbor Safe Harbor Society Mixer Monday, Oct. 16
2023-10-16 18:00 - 20:30
The final Children���s Harbor Safe Harbor Society Mixer of 2023 is set for Monday, October 16 at the Children���s Harbor campus in Pembroke Pines, which will be transformed into a������Halloween Harbor Night������pirate-themed evening of adventure. Guests are encouraged to dress in costumes.Tickets are $45 and can be purchased here:��� https://www.childrensharbor.org/halloween-harbor-nights
The���Safe Harbor Society community of “Harbor Keepers”���is a team of community advocates ushering in change to enhance the lives of foster children who have been impacted by trauma and neglect. They are���like-minded leaders who want to empower at-risk children and families with the tools they need to overcome their trauma and grow into healthy, educated, and productive adults.
Children���s Harbor provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse. The main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. The family strengthening program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Those who have aged out of foster care are provided with housing, life skills and the wrap-around support necessary to overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood through independent living programs.
For more information, call 954-252-3072 or visit���childrensharbor.org.

An Evening with Soulful Femme
2023-10-15 19:00 - 20:30
Soulful Femme is excited to present a one of a kind show for Arts Garage with some new twists and special guests David Julia and Curtis Lyons Jr. Playing a mixture of blues, soul, and rock like you have never heard before, Soulful Femme brings a good time vibe and a great energy to every performance!PERFORMER BIOS:
Stephanie Wellons
Vocalist Stephanie Wellons, aka Stevee Wellons, has been performing in the tri-state area for the last 25 years and is known for her high-energy stage presence and performance. In her early twenties she began her musical career. Since then, Stevee has performed with numerous area bands and currently teaches and coaches voice at the prestigious Afro-American Institute in the Homewood Area of Pittsburgh. An experienced recording artist as well, Stevee has recorded in Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago and Baltimore. Stevee Wellons Band won the 2015 Blues Society of Western PA,,,s Blues Challenge and represented Western PA at the 2016 International Blues Challenge.
Cheryl Rinovato
Applied Music with 2nd major in Arranging and Composition at famed Berklee College of Music, Cheryl began her musical career as a studio musician throughout New England, known for her distinct interpretation style. Since moving to Pittsburgh, Cheryl has pursued her musical career as a professional musician for numerous area bands and has done extensive studio work. She has also been the recipient of the prestigious Jim Weber Award, given to blues guitarist of the year, three times; in 2012, 2103 and 2015. Cheryl is among the ranks of Delaney Guitars endorsed artists.
BAND MEMBERS:
Stephanie Wellons ,,,Lead Vocals
Cheryl Rinovato ,,,Lead Guitar
David Julia ,,,Bass Guitar
Curtis Lyons Jr. ,,,Drums

Hadassah FL Atlantic - The Ultimate 75th Birthday Israel Fair
2023-10-15 11:00 - 14:30
Celebrate Israel,,,s 75th Birthday with us.Hadassah FL Atlantic’s Israel Fair is perfect for all ages. Shop in the Israel-inspired Marketplace. Eat lunch. Children can enjoy the,,,Kids Get Crafty,,,zone creating age-appropriate crafts and listening to Storytellers. Sing, dance or simply listen to engaging Cantorial performances and the musical entertainment of the Boynton Uke Society. Participate in an exciting Pick-a-Prize Auction and of course, learn about the Wonders of Hadassah.
Admission is free and so is the fun!
Advance online registration is recommended,,,to avoid long lines at the door. Please click on this link to register:,,,https://events.hadassah.org/FARIsrael75
Questions, please email:,,,floridaatlanticregion@gmail.com

Coco Market
2023-10-15 09:00 - 15:00
Coco Market is a monthly wellness market that builds community and fosters new connections. Its mission is to bring local businesses together to support one another and the larger wellness community. During the events, which are free and open to the public, kids and adults of all ages can enjoy a variety of fun and interactive activities including:

Healing classes like yoga, meditation, and sound baths with musicians.
Healing modalities, such as spinal adjustments, cupping therapy, massages, and energy work.
Workshops, crafts, and local curated vendors offering a variety of unique products, from aromatherapy to reworked clothing and elderberry elixirs.
Offerings from small local restaurants and pop-up food vendors featuring both vegan and non-vegan options.
Access to triple-filtered 8.5pH water. (All are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles to fill.)

Joe Cotton Band
2023-10-14 20:00 - 22:00
The Joe Cotton Band is Classic Rock and Americana blended into unforgettable, fresh melodies ,,,Original songs that sound so familiar, you would swear you,,,ve been listening to them your whole life. Park your Rock & Rolls at Arts Garage and join the Joe Cotton Band for an evening of toe tapping good times!PERFORMER BIOS:
Joe Cotton- I have been involved in music, almost, my entire life. I can remember singing, Hard Day,,,s Night, in our driveway, in Cherry Hill, NJ, long before I even knew what a Beatle was. Apparently, their pop sensibility left an impression. In 2017 I was introduced to music industry attorney Richard Warren Rappaport. He became my biggest fan and was more passionate and positive about my career than anyone I had met thus far. Sadly, Richard passed away in December of that same year and I miss him every day. Just before he left, he introduced me to my future and I,,,m sure he,,,s still grinning about it.
Richard took me to meet with Record Producer, Rudy Perez (Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony) who in turn, brought me to his incredibly talented son and Producer, Chris Price (Emitt Rhodes, Jeffrey Gaines). With Chris and the brilliant cast of characters he is surrounded by, I released the album, My Place on February 14th, 2020.
Jack Schulman ,,,Local music and video producer as well as multi-talented musician, Jack can do it all!
Ed Flak ,,,Guitar player from the Delray music scene, Ed has been involved with Joe Cotton tunes for over ten years.
Joe Mateka ,,,The heartbeat of the Joe Cotton Band ,,,Another longtime local drummer and contributor to the vibe, Joe has also been performing with Joe Cotton for more than 10 years.
Bill Harts ,,,The ,,,new guy,,,is a master musician from New York who can play with the very best of them (and has) and recently joined the JCB.
BAND MEMBERS:
Joe Cotton (Steve Martel) ,,,Vocals, Guitars
Ed Flak ,,,Guitar, Vocals
Jack Schulman ,,,Bass, Vocals
Joe Mateka ,,,Drums, Vocals
Bill Harts ,,,Keyboards, Vocals

National LGBTQ Task Force GALA
2023-10-14 18:30 - 2023-10-15 02:00
You’re invited to join us for the 27th annual National LGBTQ Task Force Gala! Join us for a spectacular evening featuring a red carpet entrance and cocktail reception, an expansive high-end silent auction, a formal dinner, live entertainment, an awards ceremony over dessert, and an afterparty with dancing and a live DJ.The funds raised by this year,,,s Gala will fuel the organization,,,s work to advance the rights and security of LGBTQ people across the country, including the Task Force,,,s ,,,Queer the Vote,,,campaign, which seeks to get progressive minded voters to the polls in 2024. A significant portion of the proceeds will be donated to the South Florida community through the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund. To date, the National LGBTQ Task Force has donated over $3.3 million to more than 80 organizations in South Florida.

Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival Extends to Three Days - October 13, 14, & 15
2023-10-13 16:00 - 2023-10-15 16:00
The Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival, a much-anticipated annual event celebrating the joys of the Fall season, returns to the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, with an extension to three exciting days and the addition of timed sessions for attendees.,,,Festival-goers can choose among ticket options including:

Friday, October 13 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.;
Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.;
and Sunday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,,,

,,,We are thrilled to extend the Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival to three days this year,,,,said Vanessa Goodis, festival executive producer. ,,,And, we are really excited about our new timed sessions! We have specifically designed these sessions to ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for every visitor, and accommodate various weekend schedules for families and friends. Plus, we will be limiting attendance at each session to allow guests to fully immerse themselves in the festivities without overcrowding, enabling them to make the most of every wonder-FALL moment.,,,
This seasonal event will feature a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including a giant pumpkin patch in the center of all the action with more than 2,500 pumpkins and a carnival for all ages.
General admission is $27.50 per person for those ages three years and up, and includes unlimited carnival rides, a kiddie cornstalk maze, multiple fall photo vignettes, a scarecrow dress-up village, and sponsor giveaways.,,,Admission is free for children under three years old (does not include access to carnival rides).,,,All tickets (including complimentary admission tickets for children under three years old) must be purchased/secured in advance at www.bocapumpkinpatch.com.,,,Attendees must show proof of purchase at the gate via personal device or print out.,,,
For an additional cost, attendees can also enjoy picking the perfect pumpkin in the patch (prices vary based on size); decorating pumpkins at any table throughout the festival with a specially curated Pumpkin Decorating Kit; and yummy offerings in the Pumpkin Food Court featuring savory & sweet pumpkin delights, as well as delicious fair food.,,,Adults can also enjoy pumpkin-inspired craft cocktails or a cold brew at the Pumpkin Beer Garden.
The Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival is a production of Promo Moxie, Inc., organizers of the nationally recognized Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival, lauded as one of the top 20 Best Fall Harvest Festivals & Events by O, The Oprah Magazine, and #2 among the top 29 Best Fall Festivals & Fairs in the U.S. by Country Living.,,,It was named the Best Fall Festival in the state of Florida by Travel+Leisure in 2017.
For more information visit www.bocapumpkinpatch.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram at #bocapumpkinpatch.

Summer Sips & Sounds
2023-10-12 18:00 - 21:00
Summer Sips & SoundsA Thursday evening concert featuring The Music of the 1890s will kick-off with a cocktail reception at 6 pm followed by the performance starting at 6:45 pm. In 1896, a new town called Boca Raton was established on Henry Flaglers Florida East Coast Railway, and pioneers brought phonographs with them so they could enjoy a little ragtime, the pop music of the period. Tickets are $40 for BRHS members, $45 for nonmembers, and can be purchased online at https://shop.bocahistory.org/collections/tickets.

10th Anniversary ,,,Eat Your Heart Out,,,Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County
2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:30
Tickets are on sale, now, for the 10th anniversary ,,,,,,,Fort Lauderdale,,,s favorite food and ,,,fun,,,raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations and live entertainment, that will take place on Thursday, October 12, from 6 ,,,8:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. The spirited culinary soiree, hosted by Eric Yutzy, WPLG Local 10 morning news anchor, benefits Heart Gallery of Broward County, an esteemed nonprofit organization dedicated to finding loving families for foster youth facing placement challenges. Michael Goodman, founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, will be honored as Heart Gallery of Broward County,,,s Child Advocate of the Year during the signature event.This year,,,s participating restaurants and spirits include Bahama Breeze, Canyon, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Eddie V,,,s, Funky Buddha, Gulf Stream Distillery, Hellenic Republic, La Fuga, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Press and Grind Caf,,,, Red Chair Catering, South Bar & Kitchen, Sicilian Oven, Stoli Vodka, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, The Todd,,,s, Tulio,,,s Tacos & Tequila Bar, and YOT Bar & Kitchen. More restaurants will continue to be announced leading up to the event.
The event includes a special presentation to Michael Goodman, founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, named this year,,,s Child Advocate of the Year. A trailblazing entrepreneur, community advocate, and philanthropist, Goodman is revered for his marketing expertise and outstanding contributions that have left a lasting impact on the community. His commitment to South Florida families includes serving as a board chair for Neighbors 4 Neighbors, the City of Wilton Manors Community Affairs Advisory Board, and the City of Oakland Park School Advisory Board. Additionally, he is an honorary board member and past vice-chair of Art and Culture Center/Hollywood and a past board member of Arc Broward, Junior Achievement, Family Central, and Gilda,,,s Club. Goodman’s outstanding contributions have earned him numerous accolades including the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Dreamer Award, the GFLCC 2023 Chair,,,s Award, the Leadership Broward Foundation Profiles in Leadership Award and more.
Catabella Music has been announced to provide live entertainment. The evening will also feature a Dillard,,,s pop-up shop, a silent auction and raffle drawings for a chance to win valuable prizes including a weekend getaway for two at the luxurious Beachcomber Resort & Club in Pompano Beach.
Heart Gallery of Broward County launched in 2007 as a traveling photography exhibit of foster youth who were waiting to be permanently adopted and has evolved to work closely with ChildNet and local foster care providers to seek adoptive families and other connections for these children. Now in its 10th year, this event, the largest and most successful fundraiser that the organization hosts, benefits not only the children, family and partner organizations it serves, but the whole community.
The 10th anniversary edition of ,,,Eat Your Heart Out,,,is sponsored by BBI, Hudson Family Foundation, Alaris Aerospace Systems, Advanced Roofing, Dunay, Miskal, Backman LLP, Joe DiMaggio Children,,,s Hospital, and Lago Mar Beach Resort with additional support from Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Las Olas Capital Advisors LLC, RE Analysts, Stoli Group, Toothaker.org, Walter Duke + Partners, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Media sponsors are City & Shore, Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Great Locations, OutClique, and WPLG Local 10.
Early bird tickets are $100 per person through August 30. Beginning August 31, tickets will be $150 per person at . Complimentary valet parking is included.

Florida's War on Books
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:30
The South Florida Chapter WNBA (Women’s National Book Association) presents:

Florida,,,s War on Books
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Award-winning educator, Dr. Margery Marcus, will discuss the history of book censorship focusing on Florida’s challenges on LBGTQ issues, race, diversity and social justice.

Wednesday,,,Oct 11 at 6pm
,,,Delray Beach Library
100 W. Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, Fl,,,33444

Plunge into the Arts with Patricia Lappin
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:30
Please join us for our Plunge Into The Arts Artist Open House featuring the work of Patricia Lappin, Wednesday, October 11th at 6:00pm at Plunge Beach Resort.Registration and your first glass of wine are complimentary!
Parking is $5 cash per vehicle, please pay at the Front Desk upon arrival.
About Patricia:���Patricia’s current work is acrylic abstract, intuitive and reflecting her observations, experiences, and love of color. She has a studio at Zero Empty Spaces in the BRiC in Boca Raton FL.She teaches at the New Studio in Jupiter, FL. The class is called BEYOND THE BRUSH, guiding students in the use of scrapers and palette knives to help them loosen up and discover their intuitive mark-making. At Valencia Cove she teaches both Beyond the Brush Acrylic Abstracts and a Mixed-Media Abstract Acrylic Collage classes. She teaches Watercolor Basics at Coral Lakes Community and taught Acrylic Painting at Lost Tree Community from 2020-2022. She offers classes at many area communities. She was born and raised in St. Louis, MO in 1943 and attended Southwest Missouri State Collage for 2 years, studying art and education.
When she married in 1965, she moved to Peoria, IL and then to Fairfield, CT where she met her teacher/mentor, Caesar Cirigliano. She studied at his studio for 5 years. She opened her first studio in Fairfield, CT in 1980 where she taught privately and at the Greenwich Art Society in Greenwich, CT. Patricia was an elected artist member of the Silvermine Guild of Artist in Wilton, CT. Her work won awards in juried shows in New England, with several solo shows at area galleries and Fairfield University in 1990. She moved to Ft Smith, AR in 1996, taught at the Center for Art Education now called Arts on Main in Van Buren, AR and the Ft. Smith Art Center, now named the Ft Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM). Patricia also taught small groups weekly and workshops in the surrounding communities during the 20 years she resided in AR. She exhibited at area galleries and charity art shows in the mid-west and south and moved to FL in 2016 after her husband passed. Her son and grandchildren are here in Boca Raton.

the Addison 2023 Wedding Showcase
2023-10-11 17:30 - 20:30
The Addison’s Wedding Showcase is back and better than ever!Join us for this highly anticipated and interactive event on #WeddingWednesday, October 11 at 5:30 PM.
Enjoy sips and bites as you meet the best vendors in the business and check out the latest wedding trends. Special prizes will be raffled.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED and are $20 in advance / $25 at the door.
