THE STATE OF HBCUS: The North Broward County Florida Chapter of The Links, Inc. hosts a virtual webinar leadership forum featuring the university presidents providing information on how they are navigating through the coronavirus pandemic., Thursday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. Participants must register to attend, see above details or call 305-775-7155.

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ARSHT CENTER ANNOUNCES 30 NEW SHOWS: Tickets available to the general public on Sept. 30 at noon and buyers who purchase between 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. will have ticket fees waived during the public sale for new shows highlighted by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Visit the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org.

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LYRIC LIVE TALENT SHOWCASE PRIZE DOUBLES: The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida is increasing its award for its signature program from $500 to $1,000. Lyric Live takes place the first Friday of each month at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave., Miami. The next show is Friday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets begin at $8 at lyriclive.eventbrite.com

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PBSC SEEKS 2022 MLK LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATIONS: The Palm Beach State College Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards recognize individuals and an organization for their contributions in the areas of education, diversity, race relations, social justice or economic empowerment. There are five award categories: Individual, Organization, PBSC Student, PBSC Alumni and PBSC Faculty/Staff. Nomination packets must be emailed, postmarked or faxed by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. Details about the awards, submission guidelines and nomination forms are available at palmbeachstate.edu/mlk. The awards will be presented during the college’s 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration set for 11 a.m. Jan. 13 at the Duncan Theatre. For other information email to MLKBreakfastCelebration@palmbeachstate.edu or call 561-207-5707.

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KRAVIS CENTER PUBLIC TICKET SALE DAY SATURDAY, OCT. 2: Beginning at 10 a.m., either online at kravis.org or by phone at 561.832.7469, for the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hit series features seven top-touring shows, including “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.” View the entire season brochure at kravis.org/brochure.

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LOVE-IN MUSIC FESTIVAL OCT. 3: Rock to the music of the 60s, 70s and 80s, at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 122 Ave. in North Miami Beach. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, vendors, costume contest, classic cars, and also explore the extensive hiking trails through tropical hardwood hammocks and mangrove forests of the 249-acre Miami-Dade County Parks Heritage Park. Gates open at 10 a.m. Call 305-945-3425 or visit miamidade.gov/lovein.

FROST MUSIC LIVE’S STAR-STUDDED OCTOBER: Three Signature Series concerts feature an abundance of Grammy Award winners including members of the Frost faculty, some of the most dynamic young voices of the percussion world, and very special guest star, Miami native Cécile McLorin Salvant, performing in her hometown. Concerts take place at UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables, also live streamed via the Frost School of Music YouTube Channel. Visit frostmusiclive.com or call 305-284-2400.

Saturday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., All Without Words – Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.

Sunday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., Percussion Collective.

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m., a special Evening of Jazz with vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and the Frost Jazz Vocal Ensemble celebrating Antonio Carlos Jobim.

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RIVIERA BEACH JOB FAIR: The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Palm Beach County, Career Source Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach County Community Services host on Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center, 190 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach.

Call 561.355.4781 or email jboisver@pbcgov.org.

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UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY MAYORS’ GALA: The annual “Evening of Stars” on Saturday, Oct. 16, 6 – 10:30 p.m., at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, will honor stars in the community for their unwavering support during the pandemic. The evening will include a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, dinner and program highlighting the work United Way of Broward County accomplishes year-round and how they quickly pivoted to support the ever changing needs caused by COVID-19. Live entertainment by the Private Stock band, networking and dancing.

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