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Fall Cultural Calendar Calls for Movies, Magic, Music and More BY STACEY BOMSER
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ne of the reasons Weston continually tops the charts for best places to live is because of the City’s commitment to the cultural arts. Each season it provides enriching entertainment and cultural programs that appeal to all ages and interests. It all starts this month with the return of the Moonlight Movies in the Park series. A full-length feature film will be shown on a giant inflatable screen at Weston Regional Park on select Saturday nights through April. It kicks off with Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween on October 5th. The Weston Foreign Film Series, which is presented in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Weston, begins in November with the Mexican film, Perfectos Desconocidos. A different foreign film will be presented each month, through March, at AMC Weston 8. The WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series returns next month with a musical trip back in time to the 80’s. The Pixels – Retro 80’s Experience will take the event stage at Weston Regional Park on Saturday, November 16th. Admission is free and families are welcome. Bring your own lawn chairs and come early to get good seating, and to enjoy the
food truck offerings. The concert series continues in February and March with music of different genres. On Saturday, December 7th, the City of Weston, in partnership with the Weston Music Society, proudly presents the Symphony of the Americas and Cirque de la Symphonie Holiday Program featuring astonishing acrobatic feats set to music performed by the orchestra, including several holiday tunes. Tickets are on sale now. While foreign films and concerts may appeal to a more mature audience, there are plenty of programs just for kids this season beginning with a free Magic Show starring magician Gary Midnight on Saturday, November 2nd. He will leave the audience spellbound with his amazing gifts of illusion. The family fun continues with a puppet show by Bob Nathanson The WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series kicks off November 16th with The Pixels. and Puppets
to Go in February, and additional magic and puppet shows in The Symphony of the Americas March and April. and Cirque de la Symphonie perform on December 7th. All performances take place at the Weston Community Center with showtimes at 1:30pm and 3pm. The library will host an exhibit by the Weston Art Guild starting next month. The 11th Annual Juried Art Show runs from November 12th through January 14th. The opening reception and awards presentation will be held on November 19th. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Looking ahead, here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store for Spring 2020. January brings the Mayors’ Chess Challenge, Winter Safety Expo, and Celebrate the Arts Day. Weston World Fest and the Outdoor Symphony Pops Concert take place in March. The season concludes with the Royal Egg Hunt in April. For more information on events in Weston, visit the Events Calendar on the City of Weston website at www.WestonFl.org/Events.
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