The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Spring Preview 2024 proved to be an extraordinary event, drawing over 3000 eager prospective students from across the nation. Hosted at the iconic Al Lawson Multipurpose Center & Teaching Gymnasium, the event offered a comprehensive glimpse into the renowned academic and cultural landscape of FAMU. […]
Pompano Beach Arts is proud to celebrate Haitian Heritage month with a dazzling lineup of events including Dessalines Lives!, a concert by world-renowned jazz trumpeter Jean Caze, and a fun-filled dance event entitled Konpa Pompano. […]
ld Town Untapped returns this October with a jam-packed schedule and lots of treats for art-lovers of all kinds! On the first Friday of each month, Old Town Pompano Beach becomes the epicenter for art, food, and live music. As always, the popular event features a live band, DJ, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and gallery tours at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). But now, there are even more experiences on tap including previews of special events, participatory workshops, and the opportunity to meet the “Artist of the Month” from BaCA’s new Artist in Residence program. This October event will also be the unveiling of a celebratory new mural inside BaCA. […]
The City of Miami Gardens is proud to announce the official pre-launch of the City’s latest technological advancement – The Miami Gardens “Virtual City” Metaverse Experience. A preview of this experience is set to take place at the 2022 Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic (OBC). The OBC is an annual football game featuring HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M University Rattlers verses Jackson State University Tigers. The preview event takes place on Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 11:00am-2:30pm at Hard Rock Stadium, ‘The Terrace’ building located in the Fan Fest zone in Miami Gardens. Virtual reality headsets will be provided to event attendees. […]
This summer, Christian Simmons from Miramar, FL, will join outstanding elementary school students from across the state to take part in a unique academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Pathways to STEM, taking place this summer at the University of Miami. […]
Miami Dade’s premier arts advocacy organization, Diaspora Arts Coalition, in partnership with the State of Florida’s oldest established, award-winning, African American Theater Company, The M Ensemble; and the Miami Dade Alliance are proud to announce the 2022 Summer Arts Master Workshop Series. […]
Join us at Old Town Untapped, our monthly street festival, this month featuring The Shane Duncan Band, a high-energy variety group that plays everything from country-rock to disco. On the first Friday of every month, “Old Town” becomes the epicenter for art, food, and music! Each event features live bands, a DJ, craft beer, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and gallery tours at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). Old Town Untapped is free and open to the public. March 4, 2022, from 6-10 pm, with headlining musical act The Shane Duncan Band. Learn more at www.pompanobeacharts.org […]
The Pompano Beach CRA is firing up the grills for a mouth-watering competition that will stoke local business development. The CRA is seeking the best pit bosses in Pompano Beach to apply for the Collier City BBQ Throwdown. This St. Louis style barbeque rib competition is scheduled for February 26 from 2 pm – 6 pm. Sponsored cash prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants, and essential information will be provided to those aspiring to launch a successful business within the City. Contest details along with the application are available at www.pompanobeachfl.gov/government/cra/cra-events. […]
Music, entertainment, sports, and the business world lost heroes and icons in 2021. While we apologize if we miss anyone in this report, the following count among the deaths that made headlines. […]
Child prodigy Ransom Dominic Johnson, III has written an exciting new children’s novel series inspiring young readers to overcome challenges through positive affirmations, problem solving and teamwork. […]
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