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Getting my first car was a huge milestone for me, especially since I already had a lot of driving experience before owning one. My parents spent a lot of time teaching me how to drive and making sure I was fully prepared for the road, which helped me feel confident behind the wheel. I got my first car for Christmas, and it’s a 2003 model, so it doesn’t have all the modern features like a backup camera or autopilot.
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The Realizing the Dream Health Living Expo Cook-off is one of the most popular features at the Expo. Last year, it was the battle of the collard greens and cornbread. This year, we found the BEST Macaroni and Cheese. The winners were: 1st Place, Jaqueline Williams with Old School Mac & Cheese; 2nd Place Cheron Sneed with Mac and Cheese and 3rd Place Felicia Guimont with Loaded Mac Attack.
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The 22nd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival (GJJF) is set to spice up Miramar Regional Park with the biggest Caribbean feast of the year on November 10, 2024. Alongside signature sizzling jerk delights and mouthwatering Caribbean flavors, the festival will bring an electrifying mix of reggae and dancehall entertainment for a day to remember.
Pompano Beach Arts and the Rock Road Restoration Historical Group, Inc. proudly present a new annual exhibition honoring the life and legacy of Esther Rolle, a groundbreaking actress and activist. Born and raised in Pompano Beach, Esther Rolle’s journey from a farmer’s daughter to an Emmy-winning actress is a testament to her talent, resilience, and unwavering dedication to authentic Black representation. This exhibition, opening on her birthday, November 8th, 2024, at the Ali Cultural Arts Center, features artists from across the United States who have created artwork inspired by her remarkable life. The opening reception is free and open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through January 4, 2025
Arsht Center kicks off Jazz Roots with tribute to Sarah Vaughan
Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to present the legendary Charlotte McKinnon in a captivating performance at the Blanche Ely House Museum on October 24, 2024, at 7 p.m. As part of our Living Room Concert Series—an intimate, NPR Tiny Desk-inspired event—this is your chance to experience McKinnon’s stunning talent up close in a cozy and personal setting. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Tickets are just $10. For more details, visit www.pompanobeacharts.org.
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