BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT CONVERSATION: The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in partnership with the City of Miami Beach will present the second installment of its biannual series, Thursday, Oct.13, 6 p.m., at O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washington Ave. With National Arts & Humanities Month providing the context, the conversation will feature actress Logan Browning (“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” “Hit the Floor,” “Dear White People”). Nicky Gelin, M.I.A. Soul host will moderate the discussion. The event is free and open to the public, advanced registration requested. Visit eventbrite.com.
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THRIVE 2022 CONFERENCE: Blkmen in Tech networking event, Oct. 13-16 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Connect, learn, and grow in pursuit of your tech career. Visit blkmenintech.com.
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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: You are invited to a South Florida Chapter reception honoring county commissioners who complete their terms of service in 2022 – Jose "Pepe" Diaz, Sally A. Heyman, Jean Monestime, Rebeca Sosa, Javier Souto – on Friday, Oct. 14, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Port of Miami Terminal J. Enjoy entertainment, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres. General $50; members/county employees $40; students $35; proceeds to fund public administration scholarships. Call 754-581-6242.
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NO LATE FINES AT BROWARD LIBRARY: Broward County Libraries have announced the elimination of late fines on borrowed materials. Customers will no longer be fined for items that are returned after the due date. All existing late fines on library cardholder accounts will be cancelled and removed by Friday, Oct. 14. Cardholders are still financially responsible for lost or damaged items and are encouraged to return materials on time to make them available to others. Visit Broward.org/Library for other details.
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WEST PALM BEACH GREENMARKET: The “Best Farmers Market” in the country the past two years returns with this year’s "Sweet Success" theme and more than 100 vendors, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturdays at 100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. All-day weekend $5 flat rate parking available in public garages. Visit wpb.org/government/community-events.
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OCEANSIDE FARMERS’ MARKET: Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Old Bridge Park, A1A at Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, featuring music and more than 80 vendors providing local fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked goods and other delicacies. Parking free on old bridge park across from Lake Worth Beach and casino complex. Visit greenhouseeventsmanagement.com/lake-worth-beachfarmers-market.
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TIKIMARKET AT THE MARINA: “A taste of the islands without leaving town” is back featuring exotic treats, sensational vendors and free parking, Sundays 10 a.m. – 3, Riviera Beach Marina Village, 190 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach.
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FORT MYERS HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS:
• The Florida Legislative Black Caucus will conduct a Town Hall & Community Visitation on Saturday, Oct. 15 hosted by the Quality Life Center (QLC), 3210 MLK Boulevard, Fort Myers. Legislative members’ agenda includes a noon luncheon at the Quality Life Center, followed by 1 p.m. Town Hall Discussion at the Quality Life Center, followed by 2:30 p.m. Community Site Visits to the Harlem Heights, Dunbar and Lehigh Acres communities. Contact A.H. Muhammed, executive director, 239333-2100 ext. 107 and 108, or visit QualityLifeCenter.org.
• Inlet Grove Community High School students, teachers and staff members are traveling to Fort Myers on Sunday, Oct. 17 to deliver assistance to residents experiencing difficulties due to Hurricane Ian. The school is asking everyone to donate needed items including hand sanitizer, paper towels, toilet paper, plastic utensils, paper plates/cups, battery operated fans/batteries, laundry detergent, wipes, Pampers, toiletries and cases of bottled water. All items should be brought to the main office, 600 W. 28th St. in Riviera Beach. Call Lynn Barnes, 561-881-4602 or email Lynn.Barnes@pbcharterschools.org.
• Urban Strategies, Inc.’s Fort Myers team is asking the public to make a financial donation or drop off essential items. Donated items can be brought to the Miami office in the management building of the Northpark at Scott Carver community, 2181 NW 74th St., Miami. Call Rachel Walker, 786-317-6832 or visit USI Fort Myers Hurricane Ian Support | Mightycause.
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COMCAST $10K SMALL BUSINESSES GRANTS: Through Oct. 16, the Comcast RISE program is awarding $1 million in grants to 100 small businesses owned by women and people of color in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, bringing the total investment in South Florida to $2 million. RISE stands for “Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment.” Eligible small businesses can apply online for one of the $10,000 grants at ComcastRISE.com.
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GRANTS FOR VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Founders First CDC has announced that applications are open through Oct. 18 to apply to its 2022 Stephen L. Tadlock Fund program. The company’s founder must be a U.S. military veteran, have an active U.S.-based business and employ between 2 and 50 employees. The microinvestments to veterans who own and operate small businesses will be awarded to 25 recipients who will receive $1,000 each. Apply at foundersfirstcdc.org/stephentadlock. Grant recipients will be announced on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
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ART BASEL EXHIBITION OPENINGS: Oolite Arts invites the public to the opening night reception for their Two Fall exhibits "Rosie’s Fare" and "Miami is Not the Caribbean. Yet It Feels Like It,", 7 – 9 p.m. on Oct. 20 at 924 and 928 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The two exhibits will coincide with the Miami Beach Culture Crawl and will be featured during Art Basel. Visit oolitearts.org.
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“STRONG COMMUNITIES EMERGING”: The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum’s newest exhibit explores the development of South Florida following the Civil War from the perspective of a formerly enslaved person, told through photos, oral histories and narratives shared by the museum’s docent on a guided tour. Free to enter gallery, guided tour $20, no reservations needed. Call 561-279-8883 or visit spadymuseum.com.
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SHOWCASING LOCAL PRINTMAKERS: The Montgomery Hall at Armory Art Center’s latest juried exhibition, “Regional Printmaking Now!” opens to the public through Thursday, Oct. 20, featuring current techniques within South Florida’s printmaking community including mixed media, silkscreen, lithography and more, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach. Galleries free & open to the public, visit armoryart.org.
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19TH ANNUAL SIGNATURE GRAND GHOUL: Hundreds of community leaders and supporters put on their dancing shoes and stylish costumes for the Broward Health Foundation, 7 p.m. Monday Oct. 24 at the Signature Grand in Davie, with proceeds to benefit enhanced patient care and services at Broward Health. Tickets $100 per person or $175 for two when purchased together; VIP tickets $150 include exclusive benefits; corporate sponsorships available. Call 954-712-3980 or visit BHFoundation@BrowardHealth.org.
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CONFERENCE FOR THE CULTURE: Blacks In Technology, LLC and the Blacks In Technology Foundation (BIT) are hosting BITCON 2022, their 4th annual conference for Black IT professionals, entrepreneurs, gamers, and afro-futurists, at Disney World, Oct. 26-28. Visit bitcon.blacksintechnology.net.
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DISNEY PRINCESS, THE CONCERT: Be our guest as Broadway’s Belle, Jasmine, Nala and Anastasia celebrate all the Disney princesses in an unforgettable evening of story, animation and song, Saturday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. Tickets are $35, $59, $79, $109 and VIP $165 at the center box office, by calling 305-949-6722, or online at arshtcenter.org.
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FLORIDA BLUE FLORIDA CLASSIC: Tickets are on sale at FloridaClassic.org for the 2022 edition of the nation’s fiercest HBCU rivalry game, between the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattlers and Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) Wildcats, on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m. at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium.
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FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE LINEUP: The 49th Winter Season features a fourshow Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series that includes the original musical revues “The ’70s: More Than a Decade” featuring Rebecca Hopkins through Feb. 12, and “A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder,” Nov. 16 March 26. To make theatre accessible to as many people as possible, FST offers all four mainstage shows for $69, and all three cabarets for $49. Subscriptions at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or 941-366-9000.
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ART WITH ME BEFORE ART BASEL: The festival comes to Historic Virginia Key Park in Miami on Nov. 26 – 27 from 1 p.m. – 3 a.m., bringing together people from around the world to enjoy music, art, wellness, and culinary experiences. The event will feature large-scale art installations and galleries, performances from electronic and live musicians across 3-4 stages, wellness activations including yoga and dance classes, breathing and mindfulness workshops. children’s activities and vendors spanning organic cooking to ethically sourced textiles and designs and jewelry. Two-day general admission at $80 + tax; two-day premium $215 + tax; at tixr.com/groups/withmeevents/events.
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