LOVE, PEACE & JAZZ! The Sunshine Jazz Organization celebrates their 39th anniversary of promoting and presenting America’s original music art form, Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Join in for the Love of Jazz in our community with fabulous musical tributes and more, at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave., Miami. Find info and tickets online at sunshinejazz.org.

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KIND OF BLUE: “Celebrating the Music of Miles Davis,” featuring Ravi Coltrane, Etienne Charles and Veronica Swift with Shelly Berg and the Frost School of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra and its resident conductor, Scott Flavin, Friday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Visit arshtcenter.org.

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112: Tickets go on public sale Friday, Nov. 7, at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr., for the legendary R&B Group’s performance on Friday, Jan. 16. Call the box office at 954-344-5990 or visit TheCenterCS.com.

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WEST PALM BEACH GREENMARKET: Back for its 31st season with more vendors than ever, extended hours, and a longer run through May. This year’s theme “From the Ground Up” celebrates the farmers, growers, and makers who fuel this beloved community tradition. Shop fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, teas, and unique local finds, plus enjoy live music, workshops, and the market’s unbeatable seaside setting. Root your Saturdays in something special, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., West Palm Beach Waterfront Commons, 100 N. Clematis St. Call 561-822-1515 or email events@wpb.org.

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OUR NAME IS CHANGING: Join Suits for Seniors for the next chapter as we celebrate a decade of transforming lives through leadership, financial literacy, and career readiness. The Suits for Seniors 10th Anniversary Gala will mark this historic milestone with the unveiling of our new name, bold vision, and unforgettable surprises, Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Breakers West, West Palm Beach. Attire: Black Tie. We are proud to recognize our Honorary Chairs, Katrina Lindsey, Esq. and Gary Lesser, Esq., for their leadership and dedication to student success. Be part of history as we honor 10 years of empowering students for college, careers, and life. Reserve your seat at suitsforseniors.org/gala.

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THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: This season more than1.2 million individuals throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties are experiencing food insecurity. This Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Heritage Schools Upper School PTO Broward Campus, 12200 West Broward Blvd., Plantation, in partnership with students, faculty and families, will host its fifth annual “Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag” food collection drive at the School’s Broward campus to benefit Feeding South Florida. During the food drive, American Heritage students are invited to bring a reusable grocery bag filled with one of each of the following items: cranberry sauce, canned yams, canned vegetables, canned beans, mac and cheese, rice, instant mashed potatoes, a box of pasta, stuffing mix, canned soup, packets of gravy, brownie mix, peanut or nut butter, and a gift card for a turkey. Students can obtain volunteer hours for every donated “Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag,” regardless of their school. Visit ahschool.com.

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MOUNTS FOR VETS: The Mounts Botanical Garden is inviting the community to join in honoring our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, with free admission for all U.S. veterans and active-duty military personnel, at 531 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. Visit mounts.org.

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WOODY DE OTHELLO: The Miami-born artist presents “coming forth by day,” a new series of ceramic and wood sculptures, tiled wall works, and a large-scale bronze that explore the primordial relationship between body, earth, and spirit, Nov. 13 – June 28 at Pamm. Rooted in precolonial and diasporic African traditions, Othello draws inspiration from spiritual practices, hermetic philosophy, and cultural artifacts. Visit pamm.org.

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ARSHT PASS: Pay $25, all fees included, to see the best shows in Miami. Open to current college and university students, Arsht Pass provides deeply discounted tickets to select Arsht performances that may include historic orchestras, concerts by Grammy Award-winning artists, internationally acclaimed dance companies, comedy shows, theatrical productions, and more. Registered students will receive exclusive monthly email alerts to all eligible performances. Get ahead of the class. Get your favorite performances for $25. Visit arshtcenter.org/arshtpass.

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“JAZZ IN UNEXPECTED PLACES”: A yearlong “love letter to Palm Beach County” has come to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts with the opening of its newest exhibition of “Untold Stories of Palm Beach County.” The walkthrough, self-guided multimedia experience will be on display in the Picower Foundation Arts Education Center of the Cohen Pavilion, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, Mondays through Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and after hours by appointment at 561-6514364. Admission is complimentary. “Jazz In Unexpected Places,” curated by Tracy Hyter-Suffern, former executive director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, explores how jazz influenced Palm Beach County’s sound, style and spirit during the Civil Rights era and how this influence persists today, through the use of historical photographs, oral histories, album covers, audio recordings and reflections from longtime locals and leaders. Complementing the exhibition the Kravis Center presents a second exciting concert, featuring recording artist Nicole Henry on April 3 4 at 7 p.m. Exhibition admission is complimentary, concert tickets may be purchased by visiting kravis.org or calling 561-832-7469.

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KRAVIS ON BROADWAY: ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil, Nov. 20 – 30. Cirque du Soleil productions captivate millions of theatergoers around the globe each year, and ‘Twas the Night Before… marks the company’s first and only holiday show. Inspired by the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore, memorable lines from the cherished tale sparked Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, ‘Twas the Night Before… features thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters and a soundtrack including holiday classics reinvented by Cirque du Soleil. The show was conceived and is directed by James Hadley, a 25-year veteran of circus productions and live theater. Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. For tickets visit kravis.org.

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ROOTS COLLECTIVE MIAMI: Celebrating the season with new events, author spotlights, and plenty of cozy reads. Stop by Roots Bookstore & Market to browse our shelves and see what’s happening at 6610 NW 15th St. in Liberty City, Miami. Explore our full catalog online at bookshop.org/shop/rootsbooks where you’ll find nearly any title and have it shipped straight to your doorstep.Art Basel is around the corner, and we’re excited to support local and visiting creatives. If you’re hosting an event, pop-up, panel, performance, or art activation, our space is available. Roots is the perfect hub for meaningful cultural experiences that are intimate, rooted, and community centered. Email us at rootsbookstoreandmarket@gmail.com

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