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Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month with “The Island Imprint: A History of the Caribbean Community in Broward County,” a fine art and historical retrospective produced in conjunction with Island Syndicate.

The exhibit, part of a multiyear initiative celebrating Broward County’s Caribbean heritage, traces the Caribbean community’s roots through a variety of fine art mediums, historical news clippings, archival photos, memorabilia and artifacts colorfully displaying the diverse influence of island culture on the vibrant fabric of Fort Lauderdale. Works featured include Paul Campbell’s (Jamaica) Fervent Hope and pieces from Karl ‘Jerry’ Craig (Jamaica), and photographer Silvi Lizama (Cuba). The installation will also include a storytelling aspect of the shared Caribbean communities’ history via personal memories and mementos allowing for an immersive foray into local Caribbean-American culture.

“Island Imprint” is a 2019 – 2020 initiative featuring a series of events and installations paying homage to Caribbean culture, traditions and history. The project celebrates the diversity of West Indian heritage that merges in Broward County with interactive, educational entertainment including historical exhibitions, cultural displays, theatrical performances, cuisine, music, artisan crafts, and more, presented in settings that show the multicultural splendor of Broward County.

“Island Imprint: A History of the Caribbean Community in Broward County” is produced by Island Syndicate whose directors include the visionaries behind the recent “Taste the Islands” special event, television series and Island Origins Magazine. Support has been provided by the Community Foundation of Broward, the Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Ann Adams Fund and the Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund.

Free with general museum admission. General admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

It’s that time of year!

Join us for a workshop by representatives from Miami-Dade County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and learn about how to prepare for the hurricane season, evacuation procedures, and how to access OEM services.

No CEU’s or points will be offered for the training.

The event is free, but registration is required through EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hurricane-preparedness-and-resources-for-families-of-individuals-with-asd-and-developmental-tickets-62572506050?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

If you have any questions, please contact Miguel Rios at MXR1993@miami.edu

“A Fool’s Love Stories” (Performance Music Theater / Humorous) A half hour, one-man theater concert written, produced and starring Frankie Midnight. Co-produced by Symone Titania of Context of a Generation LLC.

Frankie Midnight’s “A Fool’s Love Stories” is the theater adaptation to the artist’s debut Indie Pop album, “Love Stories”, which humorously follows a young “sucker for love” as he reminisces on heartbreaks from past relationships and love-lost, while awaiting the bus to visit his newly found love. The Black Box theater style presentation of “A Fool’s Love Stories”, showcases Frankie Midnight in his purest artistry as he delivers a dynamic performance through monologue acting and piano / vocal concert.

Join us in a warm and intimate experience of classic entertainment accompanied with “Cafe Goodies” of Coffee / Tea / Wine & Tessa Lee’s Cupcakes, followed by a brief Q&A talk back with the artist and creator himself! Showings are exclusive to a three day weekend duration and unique in seating availability.