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Joe Cotton Band
2023-05-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-05-19 20:00 (America/New_York) | FL
The Joe Cotton Band is Classic Rock and Americana blended into unforgettable, fresh melodies Original songs that sound so familiar, you would swear youve 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 has been involved in music, almost, his entire life. I can remember singing, Hard Days 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 Im sure hes 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, GuitarsEd Flak Guitar, VocalsJack Schulman Bass, VocalsJoe Mateka Drums, VocalsBill Harts Keyboards, Vocals

Inaugural ArtServe Impact Awards Honor Those Who Made a Difference in the Arts in 2022
2023-05-19 18:00 - 21:00
ArtServe will host the inaugural Impact Awards from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023 to honor the most transformative and influential arts supporters in media, the community, business and philanthropy, as well as recognize its own most memorable artists.Guests will enjoy a celebratory reception and silent auction at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.
In South Floridas creative industries, ArtServe provides all types of artists with the opportunity to make an impact. Whether youre an artist whos learning how to parlay your talent into a thriving business, a donor who sees extraordinary talent in that next great artist or a community member who brings it all together, we make it happen, ArtServe Executive Director Jason Hughes explained. We are thrilled to recognize these extraordinary partners, advocates, donors and artists, all of whom have impacted both ArtServe and our community in so many diverse ways.
The award-winning arts incubators Impact Award recipients of 2022 are:
Media Advocate: Dr. Steven Evans, Owner/Publisher of OutClique Magazine
Dr Steven Evans and his monthly magazine, OutClique, bring together people and their stories impacting South Florida LGBTQ+ communities. His support and dedication to local non-profits like ArtServe has also been an important, influential and impactful factor in their success.
Business Partner: Holy Cross Health
Since 2018, Holy Cross Health has partnered with ArtServe to feature exhibitions by South Florida female artists at The Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center at Holy Cross HealthPlex, a comprehensive, spa-like healthcare center designed for women by women and staffed by physicians in the Holy Cross Medical Group. Holy Cross recognizes that art is an invaluable, therapeutic tool to facilitate healing from illness, pain, loss or other emotional struggles and appreciates ArtServes support of local artists and connection with the community through art in unexpected places.
Community Partner: Funding Arts Broward
Celebrating its 20th year, Funding Arts Broward shares ArtServes commitment to supporting the needs of the local arts community and the belief that art and culture has the power to transform lives, transcend our differences, and bring us together in celebration of the human spirit. Funding Arts Broward support has been a major factor in helping ArtServe to fulfill its mission.
Philanthropist: Marc Martorana
As a significant supporter of local charities, Marc Martorana, along with his husband, Don, regularly host fundraising events at their home and other venues. Theyve been giving back to the community for over a decade. Over the past year alone, theyve hosted events for Sunserve, Equality Florida, Plays of Wilton and more.
Educator: Yvonne Pubien, Owner of Nailed It! DIY Studio
Retired Lauderhill police officer Yvonne Pubien has partnered with ArtServe to bring her expertise to a collaborative project with the Small Business Development Center at Florida Atlantic University. She also created a curriculum at her arts and crafts studio, Nailed It! DIY, where she taught a small business workshop for low-incomeresidents of Broward County.
Artist: Dan Perez, Photographer
Dan Perez is a multiple award-winning documentary filmmaker, photographer and traveler specializing in documentaries, photojournalism, and event and travel photography.
His photographs have been named as official selections in several international photography exhibitions, as well as featured in New York Magazine. One of the five winners of the Flickr 2018 Your Best Shot photography competition, he also was named as a finalist in the 2019 Travel Photographer of the Year Awards.
Tickets to the ArtServe Impact Awards are $100 or four tickets for $300. To purchase tickets, click here.
For event sponsorship, contact Jason Hughes at jasonh@artserve.org.
ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts.
For more information about ArtServe, visitwww.artserve.org.Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
About ArtServe
Named a 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Floridas Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the regions economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.

Trusting Your Inner Voice with Rachael Schmidt
2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:00
Your inner voice is your most trusted voice. Too often we look outside of ourselves for answers. Join spiritual, mindfulness, and lifestyle coach Rachael Schmidt as she discusses impactful topics and tools to open up new ways of thinking, trusting, and living a more centered, peaceful life. Hosted by the Robin Rubin Center for Happiness and Life Enhancement.Important Note: This event is free but non-FAU community members must register and pay for parking. We recommend parking in Lot 1 or Garage 2 as shown on the listed Parking Map for the FAU Boca Raton Campus.

Comedian "Ticked Off" Vic DiBitetto
2023-03-31 20:00 - 22:00
The Italian HurricaneHis pace is frenetic. He holds no hostages. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. The bottom line is this: Wear adult diapers if you are going to see Vic DiBitetto perform live.
1.2 million followers on social media
An internet sensation with over 500 million video views worldwide
Regularly featured on the nationally syndicated daytime TV show Right This Minute
Currently the Host of Vics Picks, a digital TV show for Hearst Digital/Entertainment
Vic has created many viral video characters like Tony Gaga, That Guy, Frankie Pentangelli, Fool by the Pool and Ticked Off Vic. His Yankee and Giant locker room satires are now legendary. And his Bread and Milk video is like a Christmas Carole that comes back on TV, radio and news outlets every time it snows almost anywhere in the world.
Trust us. Youve never seen anything like Vic DiBitetto on stage. Vic DiBitettoblue collar comedy in a red sauce.

The Las Vegas Edwards Twins LIVE
2023-03-26 19:00 - 21:00
Two Brothers: 100 Stars!Seen Recently In The Gold Globe Winning Netflix TV Show, the Kominsky Method!
Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70s & 80s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas number one impersonators of all time. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in An Evening with The Stars. The NBC Today show says its one of the most extraordinary shows we have ever seen. Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS. All live vocals Each Star sings their number 1 hits as well as of your favorite Songs
In a world of tribute shows and impersonators there is NO other show like The Edwards Twins PERIOD!
Twin brothers Anthony and Eddie Edwards are the countrys premiere Celebrity Illusionists! Utilizing the latest Hollywood grade make up and prosthetics as well as the fashion designers of the stars themselves- the end result is a non-stop parade of stars on stage that are all at once AMAZING, FUNNY and ENTERTAINING. As one newspaper review noted they bring such love and attention to recreating celebrities that in many ways its better than watching the real thing!
The Brothers have been seen on shows such as The Tonight Show, Entertainment Tonight, The Today Show, Ellen and currently appear in the Kominsky Method with Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin. The Edwards Twins perform over 250 shows per year around the country and the world. They recent performed 10 packed shows at The World Casino in Singapore and tour the state of Florida to sold out audiences from January until April annually.

Symphonia Concert 'WIND'
2023-03-26 15:00 - 16:30
The third concert of Inspired, Naturally, the element-themed season of The SYMPHONIA, is Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m. at Roberts Theater at Saint Andrews School in Boca Raton. Each concert within the series is inspired by one of the earths natural elements, with WIND serving as the theme for this performance. David Kim, longtime friend of The Symphonia and renowned concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, is principal conductor and violin soloist.The concert repertoire includes:

MONTGOMERY Voodoo Dolls
MOZART Rondo in G major Haffner
MOZART Serenade No. 6, Serenata Notturna, K.239
PIAZZOLLA Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Kim will lead The Symphonia performing Jessie Montgomerys lively Voodoo Dolls, two melodious works by Mozart, and the virtuosic Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzolla. One of The Symphonias most popular guest conductors, Kim brings passion, humor, intelligence and even a high-tech component to each performance.
Inspired Naturally is the theme of The Symponias 2022-2023 concert season, featuring classic works that embody four natural elements, Fire, Earth, Wind and Water.
Information on flex-subscriptions and single concert tickets and programs is available at thesymphonia.org, by calling 561-376-3848, or by emailing tickets@thesymphonia.org.

David Kim Photo Credit: Allie Skylar Photography

Pre-Concert Conversation:
A Pre-Concert Conversation hosted by David Kim will take place from 2-2:30 p.m., giving ticket holders an opportunity to learn more about the works to be performed that afternoon. Free for concert ticket holders.

About The SYMPHONIA
The mission of The Symphonia is to inspire, educate and engage the lives of our diverse South Florida community through extraordinary musical experiences. Founded in 2004 and recognized as the regions premier chamber orchestra, The Symphonias annual concert series features a repertoire blending classic and contemporary works, showcasing compositions from diverse composers that can best be brought to life by a chamber-size ensemble.

The Symphonia takes great pride in its longstanding community partnerships, including its Building a String Orchestra and Self-Esteem childrens program at the Boys & Girls Club in Delray Beach, and with the City of Boca Raton. Additional outreach programs include Meet the Orchestra for kids 12 and under, and Box Lunch It, a program that allows adult patrons to meet and learn from The Symphonias featured soloists and conductors in an intimate, casual environment. This past year, The Symphonia also launched a program to provide complimentary tickets to service organizations such as Boca Helping Hands, Lighthouse for the Blind, Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, and Schwedelson Special Need Department of the Jewish Community Center.

For more information, visit thesymphonia.org; follow on Instagram @TheSymphonia and on Facebook @SymphoniaBoca.

Eaglemania: The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band
2023-03-25 21:00 - 23:00
EagleMania The Worlds Greatest Eagles Tribute Band. That isnt their slogan by mistake! EagleMania has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles. Since their inception, EagleMania has been thrilling audiences all over the country with their stunning five part harmony and their uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of The Eagles. Their show consists of the Eagles greatest hits, as well as some of the solo work of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh.EagleMania has spent countless hours breaking down everything The Eagles recorded on their albums and faithfully reproducing those unforgettable songs in the most authentic way possible. The audience is given a chance to experience the music the way it was meant to be heard and its done live on stage night after night.
If you like The Eagles you will love EagleMania!

Comedian Jim Breuer
2023-03-24 20:00 - 22:00
By popular demand…he’s back.The freewheeling, New York bred comic storyteller who made the list of Comedy Centrals 100 Greatest Standups of All Time is hotter than ever, a global touring sensation and regular presence on radio and television whose rabid audience, hes thrilled to note, is filled with lifetimers. Once folks see him live, theyre hooked.
Breuer estimates that 78% of his fans have seen him five, six, seven times. Its becoming a family thing, with parents even bringing young teens to see the family man and father of three daughters, all providing genius dad material for his sets. Having evolved both personally and professionally since the beginning, Breuers pleased to say hes been F-word free for ten years and counting.
Breuer came to national attention during his seasons on Saturday Night Live (1995-98), a rebuilding era whose cast featured Will Ferrell, David Spade and Norm McDonald. But dont call him Goat Boy (one of his characters on SNL) or ask him to do his Joe Pesci impression. Those things are eons ago. Some even still associate him with Half Baked, a stoner comedy flick from around that time that starred Dave Chappelle and featured cameos by Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg and Tommy Chong.
Many of Breuers newer fans know him from the multitude of hilarious hours hes spent as a guest on Sirius XMs The Howard Stern Show. Howards hosted some of pop cultures biggest comedy icons over the past 30 years, yet Breuer gets people telling him hes their favorite guest ever. Howards audiences know comedy, he says. If they come and Im not funny, theyre not coming back. Thats never happened and never going to.
Breuer was also the host of Fridays with Jim Breuer Sirius XM, originally known as Breuer Unleashed. He currently hosts a podcast called The Jim Breuer Podcast, which is available on iTunes and JimBreuer.com.

MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY & STILL NOT FAMOUS!
2023-03-23 19:00 - 21:00
This hilarious & poignant Hit Off-Broadway comedy is universal in its message:The Journey to follow one’s dream & theparentswhosufferthrough it!”Delicious! Distinctly Original & Powerfully Poignant. Great Comedy!”- New York Times
Actor/comedian Brad Zimmerman’s moving & hilarious story about the grit & passion required to ‘make it’ as an artist, and the sweet rewards that come from never giving up. Brad moved to New York and ‘temporarily’ worked as a waiter for 29 years while pursuing his career as an actor. Finally, he got a role on theSopranosand work as a comedian opening for Joan Rivers (8 years), Brad Garrett, and George Carlin. Now he has aNEWshow that is as touching & profound as it is entertaining.
“You’ll Laugh Your Tuchas Off!” -Huffington Post
“Delicious! Distinctly Original & Powerfully Poignant. Great Comedy!” – New York Times
” You’ll Laugh Your Tuchas Off!” – Huffington Post

Miami Beach Fitness Festival 2023
2023-03-23 15:00 - 2023-03-26 23:00
Miami Beach Fitness Festival Powered by HYROX is proud to be part of Miami Beach Live!, the City of Miami Beachs month-long series of health, wellness, fitness and entertainment events for all to enjoy. Miami Beach Fitness Festival is a destination fitness festival on the sands of Miami Beach powered by global fitness race HYROX and in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, attracting participants from around the world. Each day will feature a world-class musical component as part of the Miami Beach Fitness Festival Concert Series. In addition to the main fitness race event, the roster of supporting events hosted in partnership with notable brands will bring awareness to health and fitness, while enhancing the experience of Miami Beach under a covered structure from March 23 – 26, 2023 on the beachfront between 6 to 10 streets.Registration for the fitness competition, spectator tickets and tickets to the concert series are available now. Entry to participate in the HYROX fitness race as an individual, doubles or relay is open to everyone. For more information please visit: https://mbfitnessfest.com or follow @mbfitnessfest.

Eye Health: Research, Prevention, and Treatment - Florida Atlantic University Osher Lifelong Learning
2023-03-23 12:30 - 14:00
Course Description
Join Dr. J.Hejtmancik MD, Ph.D. and Chief of the Ophthalmic Molecular Genetics Section at the National Eye Institute, NIH, for a discussion of cutting-edge eye disease research focusing on genetic causes and the hope for novel treatments. Dr. Hejtmancik is an internationally recognized expert in the genetics of visual disease. His talk will shed light on novel causes of eye diseases and potential new therapies for their treatment. The rate of new eye disease in the U.S. is expected to double by 2050, with 30% of all new cases found in people over 65. Dr. Hejtmancik’s research examines this trend by showing how peoples’ genetic makeup can increase their probability of developing the most common eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Course Info

Time:12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Date:Thursday, March 23
Location:Friedberg Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Building
Fees:Member – $30
$100 for any combination of four events, members only
Non-member – $35
One-time guest pass, Member or Non-member at the door – $35.

Register at https://olliboca.fau.edu/wordpress/?page_id=2685&instructorID=1353&courseID=3795&cap=500&preferredSession=Spring%202023%20BCA&courseType=One-Time

About the Instructor

Dr. James Fielding Hejtmancik received his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at Baylor College of Medicine in 1978 and 1976, respectively, and his B.A. from Rice University in 1979. He was an intern and resident in internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center until 1981. He then became a medical research associate in the Laboratory of Molecular and Developmental Biology in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and then the National Eye Institute under the mentorship of Dr. Joram Piatigorsky until 1984. He returned to Baylor College of Medicine, initially as a genetics fellow in the Section of Medical Genetics, Department of Internal Medicine, and the Institute for Molecular Genetics. He became an assistant professor in 1985 and served as the founding laboratory director of the Kleberg DNA Diagnostic Laboratory. He moved to the NEI in 1990 and is chief of the Ophthalmic Molecular Genetics Section, Ophthalmic Genetics and Visual Function Branch. He is a fellow of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Medical Genetics and an editorial board member of Molecular Vision.

Comedian Jeff Allen: The 2.0 Tour
2023-03-19 19:00 - 21:00
JeffAllenis in his fifth decade as a working comedian. You may have seen him on Americas Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, HBO, Amazon Prime, Huckabee, Pureflix, Comedy Central, VH-1, Showtime, TBN, CBN, Family Net and numerous other television networks and Podcasts. He can be heard regularly on SiriusXMs comedy channels, also Pandora and Spotify. He has performed for our troops on aircraft carriers and ships in the Indian Ocean. Look for him and on the fastest growing comedy internet sensation, Dry Bar Comedy whereJeffhas surpassed 300 million views on Facebook , YouTube and other channels.Jeffhas also produced and starred in his own sitcom pilot for Castlerock Television and in the critically acclaimed films, Apostles of Comedy.On his new tour filled with new material,JeffAllen2.0,Jeffs sidesplitting comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life, the ups and downs of marriage, the challenge of raising children, the bliss of the empty nest (followed by the unexpected returns to said nest) and the joys of being a grandparent. Audiences will immensely enjoy taking this journey withJeff.

Ticket to the Moon: The ELO Experience
2023-03-17 20:00 - 22:00
The ultimate tribute to a band that has captivated fans for years – Electric Light Orchestra!Songs include hits like Mr. Blue sky, Telephone Line, Living Thing, Dont Bring Me Down and many, many more, plus some of the deep cuts that Jeff Lynne wrote during the 1970s and 1980s; all performed to their original arrangements by a band that has entertained audiences worldwide.
We guarantee youwill jump out of their seats to clap, sing, and dance to the music by one of the most prolific artists of all time in this authentic, timeless live Multimedia concert experience.
THE MEMBERS OF THE BAND HAVE WORKED AND SHARED THE STAGE WITH Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Julio Iglesias Jr, Rock Of Ages, Jennifer Lopez, Foreigner, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Wyclef, Raul Di Blasio, il Volo.Trans Siberian Orchestra, Michael Bubl, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Earth Wind & Fire, Ricky Martin, Disturbed, Katharine McPhee, Sarah McLachlan, Rod Stewart, Ron Thal (Guns & Roses/Sons of Anarchy), Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake/Thin Lizzy), and Guthrie Govan, Joel Denis, Pierre Lalonde, Michel Louvain, Michel Stax, Patrick Bourgeois…amongst many others!
You will not want to miss this experience.

Wag Your Tail Off- Charity Gala
2023-03-17 18:30 - 22:00
This elegant evening will include an array of dinner choices, a fabulous performance from Fred Astaire Dance Studio-Boyton Beach, music for dancing, and a chance to bid on unique silent and live auction items. A swag bag of gifts for each guest.

Wag Your Tail Off Charity Gala
2023-03-17 18:30 - 22:00
Join us at our Third Annual Wag Your Tail Off, an elegant and fun evening with latin dancing and great food. A portion of year’s event fundraising will be used to purchase land for the future home of Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue. The other portion will be used to subsidize the hospital’s Angel Fund, which helps those owners in our community that due to their financial situation cannot pay for their pet’s urgent care.This event’s menu include a three course gourmet dinner, followed by live music & latin dancing, by Fred Astaire Dance Studio,Silent & Live Auction and surprises!

Lion of Judah Endowment Ultimate Thank You Event
2023-03-14 11:00
The Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJEs) will celebrate its Forever Lions at theLOJE Ultimate Thank You Event.Guests are invited to an exclusive high end cooking demonstration led by Oak & Ember Executive Chef Rashard Smiley, followed by a delicious lunch.

Sergio Mendes
2023-03-12 19:00 - 21:00
One common thread weaves throughout the staggeringly diverse tapestry of music that Sergio Mendes has created over his remarkable six-decade career: the spirit of joy.
The Brazilian legends 2020 album is no exception. WithIn the Key of Joy, Mendes looks back over his six-decade career the only way he knows how by once again moving forward. In the Key of Joy melds the classic Brazilian, jazz, and pop sounds that have long characterized Mendes music with stunningly contemporary inspirations that make the album sound at once utterly timeless and wholly of the moment.
In The Key of Joyalso serves as a companion piece to director John Scheinfelds documentary of the same name, detailing Mendes life and career with interviews from past collaborators including John Legend and will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas.
A three-time Grammy Award winner, Mendes has recorded more than 45 albums, with numerous gold and platinum discs among them. From his pioneering contributions to the foundations of bossa nova alongside the likes of Antonio Carlos Jobim, through the era-defining Latin-pop sound of his iconic group Brasil 66; his scintillating collaborations with jazz legends like Cannonball Adderley and Herbie Mann to his chart-topping adult contemporary smash Never Gonna Let You Go; on through his 21st-century reinvention with the Black-Eyed Peas and John Legend or his Oscar-nominated theme song from the animated hit Rio: an infectious spirit of joy pervades everything Mendes has ushered into the ears of listeners.

N2 Nation Presents: Hits of the '50s to '70s
2023-03-12 14:00 - 16:00
Combined, the members ofN2 NATIONhave over 100 years of vocal & performing experience. Exhibiting beautiful harmonies with unique singing qualities that are as close to the original songs as you remember, they sing those big hits from the 1950’s through the 1970’s. Doo Wop, Motown, Soul, Girl Groups and old time Rock & Roll!

Comedian Rich Vos
2023-03-11 21:00 - 23:00
Rich Vos has four specials onComedy Centraland over 100 television appearances. He has been seen onHBO,HBO Max,Netflix,ShowtimeandStarz. Rich also produced and starred in the documentary Women Arent Funny, appeared in Judd Apatows King of Staten Island.”Hes a two time writer for the Academy Awards. Rich hosted Woodstock 99, The Virus Tour, and the Washington Monument Drug Awareness Concert. Vos can be heard on numerous top podcasts such as WTF with Marc Maron, The Church of Whats Happening Now with Joe Diaz, and The Joe Rogan Experience.
Along with wife Bonnie McFarlane, Rich has a hit podcast My Wife Hates Me that looks inside the marriage and day to day life of the two comics. Rich has also been clean and sober for 35 years, leading to performances at countless 12 Step Conventions. He has 6 albums in rotation onSirius XM. He has the best Roast in the history of Roasts on YouTube vosroast.

Scheherazade and Soloists
2023-03-11 19:30 - 21:30
The legendary story of Scheherazade and her 1001 nights of storytelling, prompted by a desire to save her and her sisters lives, has many touchpoints in modern culture, but perhaps none so moving and powerful as Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs 1888 workScheherazade, based upon four of the tales from The Nights: “The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship”, “The Kalendar Prince”, “The Young Prince and The Young Princess”, and “Festival at Baghdad.”This classical favorite stands at the center of this evenings concert, with Festival Orchestra Boca conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos.
But the gems decorating this setting will be entrancing solos by rising star musicians Kara Ravaschieri and Hina Khuong-Huu, who will be performing the Ibert flute concerto and Sibelius Violin Concerto, respectively.

Artist at Work with Roumen Boudev
2023-03-11 15:00 - 16:00
Learn about the creative process of painter Roumen Boudev. The artist works in a variety of styles from hyperrealisms to abstract. The award winning Art School instructor discusses his career and demonstrates his techniques for painting portraits.

SOS Childrens Villages Florida
2023-03-11 07:00 - 10:30
SOS Childrens Villages Florida presents 10thANNIVERSARY STEPS FOR SOS 5K RUN/WALK

There is no fee to register as a walker.
Registration is free for the first 50 runners.
The route is timed.
$25.00 registration for runners (covers cost of timing company).
Kids FREE (age 10 and under)
Raise $100 and you will receive your 10thAnniversary 2023 STEPS FOR SOS commemorative T-Shirt.
Registration will close on Friday, March 10th at 12 PM. Registration will also be available at the event on Saturday, March 11th!
Packet Pick Up will be on Thursday, March 9th from 8:30am – 5:30pm
Participants are encouraged to take photos and videos and share their activity on favorite social media channels with the link to their walk fundraising page using the hashtag #StepsforSOS.
The presenting sponsor is Orangetheory Fitness.
Other Sponsors include: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Delta Sigma Theta Broward Chapter.
Funds raised from the walk will help SOS Childrens Villages in their goal to raise$150,000to provide programs and services so that their children can continue to thrive.
Ambassadors will be a part of the FAB 15, who are leaders in the community, who not only promote running and walking, but demonstrate leadership, set the example, and motivate others to give back. Click thelink below to learn more and applyhttps://forms.gle/9kcNzy2shiwZTrPk7
Volunteer and receive community service hoursand a 10thAnniversary 2023 STEPS FOR SOS commemorative volunteer T-Shirt.
Campions raising $500 and above will receive ridiculous perks this campaign period.
All Runners will receive placement medals inthe following categories based on a timed course.

Male & Female ages 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Runners can take their time and enjoy the course with friends, family, and co-workers even well socialized dogs on a leash are welcome!
Sponsors will have the opportunity to interact one on one with an audience who will connect to your product, service, or mission.

Comedian Karen Morgan: Midlife Moxie
2023-03-10 20:00 - 22:00
Karen Morgan was born and raised in Athens, Georgia but now calls Maine home. A former trial attorney, she began her professional comedy career as a Finalist on Nickelodeon Televisions Search for the Funniest Mom in America.Karens comedy specials can be seen on Dry Bar Comedy, and her latest album, “Cocktails in Pajamas,” is now available on streaming platforms. Her TV appearances include comedy shows and ads for companies like Wal-Mart and Zyrtec. Karens clean shows in Performing Arts Centers around the country have made her a favorite among theater audiences.
Still licensed to practice law in Maine and Georgia, Karens humor brings laughter to many corporate events and fundraisers for charitable organizations. She lives in Cumberland, Maine and misses Waffle House very much.

Nicole Henry ~ Time to Love Again
2023-03-10 19:30 - 21:30
Nicole Henry is among the jazz world’s most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. This concert is part of her new tour celebrating her latest (seventh) album,Time to Love Again.On her new release, Henry performs an eclectic mix of jazz standards and reimagined pop tunes with the sweet yet powerful voice that has made her a favorite with audiences and critics alike. It includes songs like Feeling Good, a standard by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, Midnight at the Oasis, made famous by Maria Muldaur in 1973. And, Henry says, Like any sensible person, Im a big fan of James Taylor, and she will likely sing a rousing version of Taylors Your Smiling Face. Its a bit of Sade, Stevie Wonder and so much more.
Henry grew up in a musical family in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She 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 commercials as well as a series of voiceovers.
In late 2019, Henry garnered critical praise in the musical version of The Bodyguard, and, she co-starred in the world premiere of the new musical about the life of Louis Armstrong, A Wonderful World, at the Colony Theater in Miami Beach, presented by the Miami New Drama theater company.
Among her numerous accolades, Henry received the Soul Train Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance and was named Best New Jazz Artist by HMV Japan and Best Solo Musician by the Miami New Times.

Faulk Center for Counseling 50th Anniversary Celebration
2023-03-10 19:00 - 23:00
The Faulk Center for Counseling is a local nonprofit located on Boca Rio Rd that provides low and no-cost mental health services to all ages, from 3 to 103. Our founder, Elizabeth H. Faulk, started the center in 1973 when she saw the disparity between those that needed mental health services and those who had the means and access to obtain these services. On March 10, 2023 we will celebrate 50 years of changing lives and making a positive impact in our community. This celebration will begin at 7pm at the beautiful and newly renovated Broken Sound Club. The evening will be full with dinner, dancing, an auction, life-changing stories, and of course a champagne toast. Cheers to 50 years!

Comedian Joselito DaPuppet
2023-03-09 20:00 - 22:00
Joselito Dapuppet is a social media sensation who has been featured on the Wendy Williams show, Worldstarhiphop.com, Power 105.1 fm in New York City, was a social media influencer for Hot 97.1 fm Summer jam, and cameos for music videos for celebrity Hip Hop artists such as Fat Joe and Baby Bash.Joselito took the internet by storm in 2015 when a bunch of his online comedy skits went viral. Since then he has amassed a following of over half a million social media followers, with an average reach of over 2 million people a week.
Some mature content.

Charles Fishman on The Future of Water
2023-03-09 19:00 - 21:00
Charles Fishman is an acclaimed author and three-time winner of the Gerald Loeb Award, the most prestigious prize in business journalism. Tonight he will talk with us about his book,The Big Thirstan entertaining and torrential flow of a book (Naturemagazine). It is a startling examination of the passing of the golden age of water and the shocking facts about how water scarcity will soon be a major factor in our lives.The water coming out of your kitchen tap is four billion years old and might well have been sipped by a Tyrannosaurus rex. Rather than only three states of waterliquid, ice, and vaporthere is a fourth, molecular water, fused into rock 400 miles deep in the Earth, and thats where most of the planets water is found. Unlike most precious resources, water cannot be used up; it can always be made clean enough again to drinkindeed, water can be made so clean that its toxic. Water is the most vital substance in our lives but also more amazing and mysterious than we appreciate. As Fishman brings vibrantly to life in his surprising and mind-changing narrative, water runs our world in a host of awe-inspiring ways, yet we take it completely for granted. But the era of easy water is over.
As dramatic as the challenges are, the deeper truth Fishman reveals is that there is no good reason for us to be overtaken by a global water crisis. We have more than enough water. We just dont think about it, or use it, smartly. We must, Fishman says, rethink how we approach and use water. Knowing what to do is not the problem. Ultimately, the hardest part is changing our water consciousness.

History Fort Lauderdales Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County presented by UKG Reception
2023-03-09 17:30 - 19:30
History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will honor six impactful women who lead our community during set for March 9 31. This years honorees are Lori Wheeler, vice president of Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Barbara Sharief, former Broward County commissioner and founder and CEO of South Florida Pediatric Homecare, Inc., Heather Geronemus, senior director, social equity, opportunity and impact at UKG, Stephanie Toothaker, Esq., chairwoman and chief strategist of Toothaker.org, Joy Satterlee, executive director of Art and Culture Center/Hollywood and Ramola Motwani, chairwoman, Merrimac Ventures.
Todays modern champions, along with their historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community, will be honored during a ticketed preview and recognition ceremony benefiting History Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, March 9, from 5:30 7:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd). The photography exhibition celebrating their achievements will be on display through March 31.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted in the exhibit include Angeline Weir (1924 – 2007), Broward’s first woman distaff solicitor and secretary to Broward State Attorney’s office as well as the first woman to be appointed Municipal Court Judge in Hallandale; Sylvia Alridge (1884 -1962), creator of the first woman-owned employment agency in Fort Lauderdale plus a cab company and fundraiser/champion of desegregating healthcare; Elsie Bellamy Blackwell (1896 – 2001), business partner/owner of Blackwell pharmacy and restaurants Rockery Tea Room and Stranahan Houses Pioneer House, which was one of only three restaurants in the area in 1940; Jane Wray (1882-1969), preservationist who established Floyd L. Wray Foundation in 1969 to preserve 60 acres of land which would later become Flamingo Gardens, secretary and treasurer of Board of Flamingo Groves, and Hollywood School of Fine Arts teacher in 1926; Sadye Katz (1902-1986), co-owner of the first women’s dress shop with her husband (Mack’s Lady Shop), fundraiser for the first area synagogue, Temple Emanu-El (founding member), Holy Cross Hospital and War Memorial and founder of Service Mens Center (1942); and Mary Brickell (1836 – 1922), regional pioneer and land owner who helped shape Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Colee Hammock and in 1917, was instrumental in developing Las Olas Boulevard and building a bridge over the New River Sound which connected the mainland to the beach.

As part of the special event, Dillards will host a pop-up shop with 10% of its sales benefiting History Fort Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdales Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County is presented by UKG and sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System, Total Marine Solutions, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), PNC Bank, Broward Health, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore PRIME magazine, Dillards and Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants.

Tickets for the special March 9 recognition ceremony preview honoring the six local women of today are $50 and are available at .

For more information about Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County 2023, call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com.

SINATRA: "A MAN AND HIS MUSIC" W/ MICHAEL MARTOCCI
2023-03-08 20:00 - 22:00
A must for the Sinatra Fan!Michael is one of the best Sinatra Tribute Artists in the business today. So much that Mr. Sinatra’s manager Eliot Weisman, has boasted that, “Michael is the closest you will ever come to reliving the Sinatra experience. Michael is backed by a 20 piece orchestra playing all the original Sinatra orchestrations. Fans who have seen the Michael before give him the best compliment. You close your eyes and you think its Frank Sinatra.
www.MichaelSingsSinatra.com
Joining Michael will be Goumba Johnny former Radio Host of WKTU in New York City, Comedian, Actor and Author was born in the Bronx. With his natural quick wit and charm, Johnny has joined the ranks of other comedians by performing stand-up at popular comedy clubs like Carolines in Manhattan, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods in Connecticut, and the Borgata and Caesars Palace in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Johnny also entered and won a National talent search from the Friars Club in New York City for roasting. Johnny has roasted celebrities like Matt Lauer, Vincent (Big Pussy) Pastore and Gary Dellabate.
http://www.goumbajohnny.com/
