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Summer Theater Camp 2020 The Broward Center for the Performing Arts & The Performing Project School of The Arts will be holding a Summer Theater Camp in Aventura. Session 1 of the spectacular summer theater camp is going virtual! See your friends, be taught by the teachers that you know and love, have tons of fun while learning acting singing and dancing and put on a show. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and The Performance Project School of the Arts, who brought you over 20 years of theater camp, have pulled together their resources for this awesome 4-week virtual experience. Their staff has worked diligently to create an online curriculum for the campers that will pique their interest, keep them engaged and get them moving. Additionally, each age group will rehearse for a revue style show to be live streamed from the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
The virtual camp program will offer students the chance to study singing, dancing and acting while rehearsing for a Broadway revue featuring a lively selection of music and dance numbers that will culminate in a final performance. See below for a detailed description of the show titles and content for each group. Students will also enjoy theater games, arts & crafts, and much more. The Performing Project School of The Arts will continue to monitor developments and will make their decisions regarding Session 2 in the coming weeks. Given the variables in this evolving environment, one of the most important things we all can do right now is to remain adaptive and flexible. The staff appreciate your patience in these everchanging times. They will continue to enroll for Summer Theater Camp Session 2 with a no-obligation registration via their waitlist.
SESSION 1 Camp Dates: Monday – Friday, June 22nd – July 10th, 2020 Show Week: July 13th – July 17th Daily Camp Schedule: 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM - Morning Hang Out and Teacher Check-In 10:30 AM– 3:15 PM - ZOOM Classes and Rehearsals 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Lunch Break Camp Fee: $495 Requirements: To participate, students must be able to use the ZOOM platform, a laptop computer, and have a space where they can sing and dance freely. SESSION 1 - NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED Group A: ages 7-9 | A Disney Showcase Join the journey through classic Disney shows like Tangled, Jungle Book, Frozen, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, High School Musical,
The Descendants and so many more. Sing in fun medleys like “The Princess Parody” or “All Animals.” All campers will have a solo part and participate in several group numbers. Group B: ages 10-13 | A Stephen Schwartz Showcase One of the most talented composers of all time will be spotlighted and celebrated through this revue-style show that highlights Stephen Schwartz’s works. Paticipants will sing and dance their way through songs from Pippin, Wicked, The Prince of Egypt, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and more. All campers will have a solo part and participate in several group numbers. Group Young Professionals (YP): ages 14-18 | “What I Did For Love” They like this show to serve as an outlet of expression toward the events that you’ve missed in these past few months. For example, graduations, prom,
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You may have come to know Fox Vein and Laser Experts and Dr. Susan Fox for vein care. She has been treating veins for decades. Several years ago, she expanded her practice and started including more lasers and skin care. There is no doubt that 2020 is the year of noninvasive skincare treatments, and with that, comes the rise in popularity of custom skincare treatments. Less downtime and less risk associated with seriously effective skin enhancing treatments mean more flexibility in layering and creatively combining multiple procedures to achieve your desired look. At Fox Vein & Laser Experts, a leading skin and vein center in South Florida, we’re all about this new trend in giving our clients the autonomy to create their own custom skincare program. Not only does it help our patients to learn about the many cosmetic skincare offerings we have right here in our office, it allows them the ability to choose what works for them - and saves lots of time, too! “First, our patients wanted non-invasive skincare winners
that delivered when it came to results,” Dr. Fox says. “Now, they want to make the most of their time when stepping away from their busy lives for some muchneeded self-care. This is why we enjoy, and promote, the opportunity for patients to customize their visits with their favorite treatments. With close to zero downtime needed for any of our procedures, the attitude has become “the more the merrier” for both our patients AND staff.” Still wondering which noninvasive cosmetic skincare treatments match up best when it comes to your skin’s needs? Here are some of our favorite combinations: DERMAPLANING + VIVACE MICRONEEDLING For tighter, brighter, babysmooth skin, this is one of those custom combinations that seems sent straight from the skincare gods themselves. As if Vivace Microneedling wasn’t amazing enough in itself, now we’re finding that patients are one step ahead and scheduling a dermaplaning appointment in advance of their visit with the Vivace radiofrequency that has
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your visits for injectables like botox and fillers, you’re doing triple duty to combat the pitfalls of hormonal womanhood. Our expertly trained aestheticians will help you lose the hair for good (think: no more plucking chin hairs in the car), while one of the staff will help you kiss those wrinkles and collagendepleted areas of your face byebye with a natural injectable approach to plumping up your face. PRP INJECTIONS + VIVACE MICRONEEDLING For twice the results in half the time When you couple Vivace RF microneedling with PRP (platelet-rich plasma therapy) or AnteAge Stem cell therapies, you’ll experience an even richer enhancement to your skin. This is a sought-after skincare treatment in Miami, and one that is now available at the Hollywood office of Fox Vein & Laser Experts. This procedure is used to help with skin Rejuvenation and involves the application of a patient’s blood platelets or a proprietary stem
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CITY NEWS DR. FOX Continued From Pg 8 cell serum back onto their body in a targeted location that needs treatment. The platelets are retrieved from a blood sample where the platelet rich plasma is separated from other blood components, and then applied back into the body to do their work. If that sounds too gory then, a manufactured and cleaned stem cell serum rich in growth factors can be applied as well. These platelets have proven to encourage areas of the body that are inflamed or damaged to heal much more quickly. Microneedling is a procedure in which new collagen and elastinrich tissue is created as a result of the skin being “injured” by tiny needles pricking its surface. When PRP is added to a Vivace RF micro-needling treatment, it causes those needle wounds to heal at a faster pace and will assist in lifting the skin, decreasing wrinkles and fine lines. This pair is perfect for someone craving the benefits of a facelift, without going under the
Dr. Susan B. Fox, DO RPVI, FSVM is board certified in vascular medicine, phlebology, internal medicine and has been a vein and laser expert for decades. She and her staff are experts in Laser treatments. knife. Ready to customize your next skincare treatment at Fox Vein & Laser Experts yet? The office meets all of the CDC guidelines and more! We screen all patients with questionnaires and temperature checks. Then, the persons hands are sanitized and they are escorted into a procedure room with a mask on by a masked member of our staff who
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Elite Auctioneers LLC: Designed For Serving a Worldwide Audience If you are in need of selling one or more collector’s item from your estate, and need assistance determining how to liquidate them into cash, look no further. Elite Auctioneers is a professional auctioneering firm, designed for serving a worldwide audience. They are highly respected in the industry, and are available to serve all of South Florida. Their team of professionals will be able to explain to you the entire process to get you top dollar. Whether you are moving, downsizing, going into assisted living, or just need cash. Let them take you from square one to the end, without stress. Elite Auctioneers is the premier auction service in all of South Florida. Their experts have over 75 years of total experience, and have established a network of buyers over the years. Their auctions are held every few weeks on Tuesday. The worldwide auctions gives them the ability to showcase your heirlooms to the entire world,
which guarantees the highest return. If you are in need of their help and opinion, they are available daily 9 to 5, or just a phone call away - 561-931-2820. At Elite Auctioneers they realize and appreciate just how traumatic it can be to sell some family treasures that go back decades, this is their specialty. The professionals at Elite know how to make the transition for you as easy as possible. The market is in constant flux, but rest assured all of the experts at Elite Auctioneers are up to speed on all current trends. No matter how large or small your estate, your satisfaction and peace of mind is their number one priority. Fine art, statuary, Crystal, porcelain, and collectibles, are always sought after. Jewelry ranging from costume to Tiffany, Cartier, and watches from Rolex to Patek Philippe also have a great value. A trend now is the woman’s used Couture market, has exploded. Elite Auctioneers are experts in this growing market and are
always looking for designers such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes. You may not realize it, you could have thousands of dollars just resting in your closet, waiting for you to spring it loose. When it comes to letting go of valuables in your estate, the number one comment they get is “I think my kids want that”. Well, Elite’s experience has been, when you ask the kids, 9 out of 10 times they do not want the item, and rather have it listed in the estate sale. Times have changed, mid century modern furniture is the only one that they want today. “They put their nose up to antique brown wood furniture that was in style years ago”. Another thing to be concerned about, is selling estate items to your friend, and neighbor. This is not encouraged by Elite Auctioneers, you could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table. This is where Elite Auctioneers comes in, they will always come up with the right price, and market strategy. It
may be consignment to their auction or out right purchase, they will always steer you in the right direction for the best value. Elite always offers free no obligation evaluations, their expert appraisers are not only knowledgeable, but most considerate of your feelings, needs and wants. If you are in need of downsizing, or going into assisted living, Elite Auctioneers realize that this change in life is drastic and emotional. They are professionals with compassion, and will do their best to make it as easy as possible. Elite Auctioneers offers first class service, they will market your belongings with professional photographs, and describe them in a way that will appeal to a worldwide audience. Plus, if you need your whole estate moved or sold they have special contacts with truckers. Elite’s many decades in the industry brings a reputation for quality and trust that will get you top dollar, which will be able to
assist you in the next chapter of your life. For those of you looking to raise money for charitable causes. Elite holds antique roadshow’s for fundraising, which they are well known for all over Florida. Recently they participated in a fundraiser for U.S. military wounded, and the Parkland relief effort. If you rather just come by their auction gallery Elite offers a free evaluation clinic every Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. They will give you a verbal appraisal for free. Elite’s auctions are held every few weeks on Tuesday. For next months auction date you can view their website at www.eliteauction.com. For any other questions, please do not hesitate to call the gallery at 561931-2820 or 954-205-3446, they can walk you through the entire process. Elite Auctioneers 22973 State Road 7, Ste 33, Boca Raton 33428 • 561-931-2820
Summer On-Screen: Miami Dade College Launches A Virtual Summer Camp Experience
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From international cooking classes to art, photography, science, dance, film production, virtual CSI and even podcasting, this year Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Summer On-Screen Camps offer one of the most diverse virtual summer camp experiences for kids and teens from June 15 to August 14. MDC’s summer camps, traditionally offered at the college’s eight campuses located throughout Miami-Dade County, will be completely virtual this year to support social distancing guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic. Weekly sessions are available
in the mornings and afternoons for children ages 7-12 and teenagers ages 13-17. The cost is $35 per class with some camps being offered at no cost.
• Science & Nature in June to August will explore various topics, such as Dino Prehistoric Venture, Zoology and Space and Astronomy Explorations.
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• Arts classes are available for all ages and focus on various techniques and materials, including Recycled Art, Mixed Media, Origami, Paper Folding, and Painting with Watercolors and Tempera.
• Chefs Around the World, available for both age groups in June and July, will take participants on wonderful cooking adventures through Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and more! They will learn about different cultures by cooking an emblematic dish from different regions of the world.
• Dance and Fitness classes will give participants the opportunity to get in shape while having fun with yoga, Zumba, and Urban Dance.
• CSI and Procedural Justice Virtual Camp is a six-week free program sponsored by The Children’s Trust for participants ages 14 to 17. For a full list of Summer OnScreen camps and to register, please visit mdc.edu /summer-
camps or call 305-237-2161. For more information and to register for CSI and Procedural Justice Virtual Camp, please contact Rachelle Tanega, 305-2378415, rtanega@mdc.edu.
CITY NEWS
A Tribute To Chicago The Tribute To Chicago event has been rescheduled on a new date August 29th, they are looking forward to seeing you at your rescheduled performance. Please keep your original tickets. All tickets will be honored on the new performance date. If you are unable to attend the performance on the new date, you can request a refund. Requests for refunds can be made before June 30 by contacting Ticketmaster Customer Service using email or live chat online. Tickets purchased inperson must be refunded or exchanged by visiting the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s Box Office once we reopen to the public. If you have any questions, please use the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center online contact us form to receive the quickest response. SOLID BRASS is an eight piece band with horns exactly like the original groups that will make you think that you are back in time. Each band member was carefully
Specialist In walls or under slab (up to 12 feet underground) auditioned and chosen based on their musical abilities to perform this classic rock sound. Paying tributes to CHICAGO, EARTH WIND AND FIRE, BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS and more the bands motto is “live solid, play solid” ...that means Solid Brass will only play songs that have been perfectly rehearsed note for note to give you the ultimate experience of seeing and hearing the real thing! The passion for the music, the respect for the artist and most importantly the love for what they do, this all translates into an unbelievable world touring formula that you
won’t find in any other bands. Showings: SAT, AUG 29, 2020 - 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM Venue: Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 3385 NE 188th Street Aventura, FL 33180 Tickets: ORDER BY PHONE* Tickets | 877.311.7469 or 954.462.0222 (Press option #1) General | 877.311.7469 Group Sales | 954.660.6307 A meet and greet will be held after the show.
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It’s Not COVID-19 Florida Teens are Going to the Hospital with Serious Respiratory Issues Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning parents and teens about an alarming new health scare. Reports are emerging of Florida teens being rushed to the hospital with COVID-19 like symptoms after using ecigarette products—some having to be placed on ventilators. The patients test negative for the novel coronavirus, however they vape. Health experts are concerned that the underaged use of e-cigarettes may be exacerbating the COVID-19 crisis—potentially putting minors who vape at an increased risk of complications from the virus. Even before COVID-19 spread into Florida, underage vaping was a growing problem. The Florida Department of Health recently announced 119 cases of vaping-related pulmonary illnesses statewide, and it was reported just last month, that
teens were being hospitalized in the Orlando area with COVID-19 like symptoms that proved to be unrelated to COVID, but rather, were the effects of vaping. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “These reports are extremely concerning. Most Americans are paying extra attention to their health right now and taking steps to avoid contracting COVID-19. We know that most young people are not as susceptible to some of the more serious effects of the virus unless they have a preexisting condition. But, for teens who vape, we are now hearing that vaping may cause damage to their young lungs and is even more devastating when combined with COVID-19. “I am a mother. This is scary stuff. Please talk to your kids about the COVID-19 pandemic and how vaping may put them at
increased risk of suffering the more harmful effects of the novel coronavirus. Let them know that kids their age are being rushed to the hospital not because of COVID-19—but because of vaping. Also, take the time to talk to them about addiction and how nicotine can be habit forming. This conversation may be more important now than ever before.” Dr. Jenna Wheeler, MD, Pediatric Critical Care Physician at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children said, “Over the past several weeks, we have seen a substantial rise in teen vaping related cases in our hospital that have resulted in critical lung injuries. It is especially important during these stressful times that parents talk to their children and educate them on the dangers and potential lifethreatening side effects of vaping. It is absolutely more danger-
ous than most people think.” According to a 2019 Florida Department of Health report, ecigarette use among Florida high school students increased 63 percent from 2017 to 2018. The report indicates that nearly one in four Florida high school students now admits to vaping. Another study found two-thirds of young people did not know that certain vaping products contained nicotine. Attorney General Moody is a leader in the fight to stop underage vaping in Florida. Since taking office, Attorney General Moody: • Announced Florida is leading a 39-state coalition of attorneys general in investigating the vaping company, JUUL; • Launched the most comprehensive state vaping investigation publicly acknowledged to date—looking into the marketing and selling practices of ecigarette products by more than 20 companies selling in Florida; • Joined 42 attorneys general in urging leading streaming com-
panies to limit tobacco imagery content on their platforms; and • Embarked on a statewide factgathering mission to determine the cause and solutions for the teen-vaping epidemic in Florida. Last week, Attorney General Moody filed complaints against two Florida companies selling vaping products in Florida and marketing nicotine products to minors. For more information on the recent actions, click here. During the 2020 Florida Legislative Session, Attorney General Moody worked with state lawmakers on a bill to prevent the sale and marketing of vaping products to minors. SB 810 would strengthen ageverification requirements; ban flavors that attract kids; bringing age restrictions in line with federal guidelines; and require vaping education classes for minors caught in possession of ecigarette devices and products. The legislation passed both houses of the Florida Legislature, but has not yet been sent to the Governor.
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Lily & Timmy’s Super, Awesome, Incredible, COVID-19 B-day!
For nearly two months now, many parents have been quarantined with their young children … and while the end may be in sight, we could all do with a laugh. Just in time to offer that comedic relief comes Lily & Timmy’s Super, Awesome, Incredible, COVID-19 Bday!, an e-book, now available on Amazon in all marketplaces worldwide, for both children and adults from comedians and debut authors Mike Farrell and Jacob Horn. Lily & Timmy’s B-day is written tongue-firmlyplanted-in-cheek as a children’s story yet is in every way a book for adults, too. The story hilariously depicts scenarios that have come to define life during the pandemic with colorful illustrations and witty banter between the parents and kids. From toilet paper hoarding to social distancing to face masks and more. And it all starts with a derailed
birthday celebration for 6year-old twins. Lily and Timmy have been looking forward to a birthday trip to Disneyland when the pandemic hits and mom and dad try to explain why they need to stay home. And can’t see their friends. Or their grandparents. Yet, mom is determined to create a very special at-home birthday that Lily and
Timmy will never forget – even if dad is caught up in the hysteria of the moment. “These are strange times for kids,” said Farrell. “Jacob and I set out on this writing adventure to create a story that relates to what they’ve have had to go through in missing special occasions and events and try to lift their spirits. At the same time, we wanted to create
a humorous escape for all of the parents out there, the unsung heroes, who have remained resilient and found creative new ways to occupy their children’s time.” The authors are longtime friends who have worked on many comedy and film projects together during their careers in entertainment. Farrell started out as an intern for
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The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien and recently co-wrote a TV sitcom pilot. Horn, meanwhile, has worked on a number of films and TV shows, with the most recent being Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. “Mike and I both had projects in the works before the pandemic that are now on hiatus. So, we decided to take this time and put our heads together to do what we do
best – entertain people and make them laugh,” said Horn. “The book is meant to give families a shared reading experience they can all enjoy from different points of view.”? Lily & Timmy’s Super, Awesome, Incredible, COVID-19 B-day! is now available in e-book on Amazon. For more information, go to lilyandtimmy.com. For media inquiries, contact Mike Farrell at info@lilyandtimmy.com.
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