March 2023 Aventura Digest

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL ESTATE INFORMATION ON PAGE #3

Aventura Branch Library Happenings

Renaissance Dance, Classic Board Games, Creative Kids & Much More

The Aventura Branch Library has a wide variety of Online and In-Person events. There will be ColorYour Cares Away, e-Device Help, Introduction to Computers and much more. Some events may require you to RSVP, so, please go On-Line to register at: https://mdpls.org/ branch-northeast-dade-aventura Or for more informationpriortoattendingtheevent,call:(305)931-5512.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, March 18th, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us for an hour of family fun building and creating with our building blocks. Themes, challenges and building block pieces will be provided. For more information, please contact: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org Ages6yearsandup.

Multilingual Story Hour for Adults

Saturday, March 18th, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Read your favorite short story, share a story you have written or practice your storytelling skills. Stories in all languages are welcome. For more information, please contact: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yearsandup.

Talking Is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing For Preschoolers

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. A grab-and-go craft will be availabletotakehome.Ages3-5years.

Online Event: Falun Gong Meditation & Exercises

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Falun Gong is an ancient, high level Chinese practice that uses gentle movements and meditation to cultivate the body, mind and spirit. Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For moreinfo,contact:(305)931-5512.Ages19yearsandup.

Color Your Cares Away

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Registration is required. For more info, contact: (305)931-5512.Or:lefrakp@mdpls.org.Ages19years+.

e-Device Help

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Need help with your electronic device? Instructors from Generation Technology will be available to offer

assistance. Please bring your device for hands-on learning. Registration is required. Call: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org.Ages19yearsandup.

Creative Kids

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Children explore their inner creativity with a dynamic art program that allows them to experiment with a variety of techniques and media. From painting to collage, local art magnet student instructors will provide a fun environment to nurture and develop creative skills. Registration is required. For info, contact the branch at: (305)931-5512.Or:lefrakp@mdpls.org.Ages6-11years.

Classic Board Games

Friday, March 24th, 2023 - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of old school games like Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Monopoly or Mancala! Relax, meet new friends, practice your skills or learn a new game!Playoneofourgamesorbringyourown.Ages12+.

Introduction To Computers

Saturday, March 25th, 2023 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of a computer including using a mouse, getting on the Internet, setting up and using an email account and more! Taught by instructors from Collective Sistahood. Instruction also available in SpanishandCreole.Ages19yearsandup.

Some of the above events require pre-registration. To register, go to: https://mdpls.org/branchnortheast-dade-aventura - For more information, feel free to contact the Aventura Branch at: (305) 931-5512. The Aventura Branch library is located at 2930 Aventura Boulevard, Aventura, FL 33180.

Over The Rainbow Celebrate The Music Of Judy Garland

The City of Aventura presents Over The Rainbow: Becky O’Brien Celebrates the Music of Judy Garland on Friday, March 31st, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. O’Brien has met with great critical acclaim from her many performances at the London Palladium, as a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent and with a hugely successful Off Broadway run of A Garland For Judy. Simon Cowell was left choked up on Britain’s Got Talent after Becky O’Brien’s emotional performance.

“Wow. I was not expecting that.Your voice is so beautiful, so authentic, it was just so emotional. This is why we love making this show, is to find people like you. That was your moment and you took it and it was fantastic. Thank God Jack said to you last year, ‘Come and audition forBritain’sGotTalent’”SimonCowell.

The music mogul looked visibly moved after the mother of five performed an incredibly emotional renditionofSomewhereOvertheRainbow.

Broadway World reported, “The audience was awed. Each note that came from her tiny frame soared. O’Brien exuded in her words a trait she shares with her inspirationfortheshow,Garland…aglasshalffulloptimism.”

People say O’Brien was born 50 years too late as she transports audiences to an era long forgotten. She first gained fame as a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent causing host Simon Cowell to exclaim, “The reason we do this

show is to find people like you, that was your moment andyoutookit!”

To celebrate what would have been the week of Garland’s 100th birthday last June, O’Brien starred in Over the Rainbow at the Hippodrome Casino in London and was the British ambassador for Judy – A Garland Fragrance by Vincenzo Spinnato created closely with the GarlandFamilyandTheGarlandHeirsTrust.

Songs that will be featured during the performance include: I Got Rhythm, The Man That Got Away, Get Happyand–naturally–OvertheRainbow.

Tickets: Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: aventuracenter.org By phone at: (877) 3117469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307.Ticketsare$50-$55.

Parking: Free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of the

Aventura Community Recreation Center and the AventuraCityofExcellenceSchool.

Valet service is available for most performances at $20 per vehicle.Valet parking is located at the main entrance of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in the circular drive. There is a convenient drop-off area in front of the building.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter.

Becky O’Brien

Chris Ruggiero An “Old Soul”: A Journey Through The Golden Age of Rock and Roll

Chris Ruggiero has been touring the country at a dizzying pace, taking his audiences on a journey through the golden age of rock and roll and breathing new life into the timeless music of the 50s, 60s & 70s. Chris has been described as an “old soul” at only 23 years old, whose approach to his concert appearances is more in line with that of a bygone era than it is the artists of his generation. Chris says, “I try to make every move and sing every song with a touch of class that reminds the audience of a time when entertainers put their heart and soul into their songs and delivering an exceptional

concertwasparamount.”

Chris first came to national attention when he performed in concert on one of PBS-TV’s coast-to-coast broadcast specials, which still airs to this day. Since then, Chris has been traveling around the country delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll and sharing his passion for the classics. He’s shared the stage with some of the most legendary artists in the history of rock and roll and been inspired to carry the torch. What Michael Bublé did for the swing music of the 40s and 50s, Chris Ruggiero does for the poprock standards of the 60s and 70s. If

there’s any doubt that what he’s doing is resonating with audiences, his Facebook page reached a staggering 63 million peoplelastyear.

If you remember songs like “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “My Cherie Amour,” “One” & “This Magic Moment,” you’ll relish an evening spent with Chris. His unique interpretations of those and more are not only vocal triumphs, they feature brand new orchestrations by poprock legend Charlie Calello (who is also a fan, commenting, “It’s been a long time since I heard a voice like this.”) Chris has also collaborated with legendary pop stars

such as Darlene Love, The Cyrkle & Peter Noone. Chances are you’ll know every word to every song and the magical feeling will live on long after Chris leaves the stage.

Tickets: Chris will perform at The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Friday, March 17th at 7:30 PM, tickets start at $49.00.You can purchase tickets online at aventuracenter.org, by phone at: 877.311. 7469 or 954.462.0222 or in person. For Group Sales, please call: 954.660.6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is locatedat:3385N.E.188St.inAventura.

Like only the most gifted storytellers, Matisyahu spins the rare kind of story

Gelb Productions, LLC. Presents An Acoustic Evening with Matisyahu on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 and Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Described by the Miami NewTimes as “tremendous, zenlike and enlightening,” Matisyahu performs a stripped back acoustic show with his long-time friend, collaborator and Local Guitarist Adam Weinberg. Presented in his repertoire’s most raw form, Matisyahu allows his voice and beatboxing, paired with inventive guitar arrangements, to expand through lyrical intensity and musical improvisation.This format naturally digs deep into the meaning of the song itself, and lays Matisyahu’s spiritual journey bare, bringing a closeness to the artist-fan relationship.

Like only the most gifted storytellers, Matisyahu spins the rare kind of stories that simultaneously enlighten and enthrall

and expand the audience’s sense of possibility. On his eponymous new album, the Grammy Awardnominated singer/songwriter/ rapper shares his most autobiographical work to date, merging that personal revelation with a shapeshifting collision of reggae and hip-hop and boldly inventive pop. Produced by Salt Cathedral (a Brooklyn-based duo comprised of Colombian musicians Juliana Ronderos and Nicolas Losada), the result is an undeniably transformative album, one that invites both intense introspection and unbridledcelebration.

“Throughout my life so much of my music has come from struggling with a sort of existential loneliness, even though a lot of the music is very joyful,” says Matisyahu. “I ended up in a place where I’ve found the person who’s my soulmate and made a beautiful life with her and that’s the place where this recordwasborn.”

The seventh studio album from the New York artist, Matisyahu arrives as the latest achievement in an extraordinary

career that’s included landing a #1 hit on alternative rock radio (with his Billboard Hot 100charting breakthrough single “King Without a Crown,”) collaborating with the likes of reggae legends Sly and Robbie, and amassing a global following largely on the strength of his transcendent live show. In bringing the album to life, Ronderos and Losada joined Matisyahu at his former home on the Hudson River in Nyack, where the three musicians soon immersed themselves in an unfettered and improvisation-fueled creative process. “Working with Juli was the first time I’ve ever had a female producer, and it influenced the record in an amazing way,” says Matisyahu, who first collaborated with Salt Cathedral on his 2016 EP Release of the Bound. “I felt free to bring more sensitivity or sensuality to my vocals, and really explore the subtletiesofmyvoice.”

Rooted in a lushly detailed yet minimalist sound, Matisyahu sheds light on the shadowy complexities of his psyche while endlessly radiating a euphoric

energy. On the album’s dancehall-infused lead single “Chameleon,” for instance, he presents a potent piece of selfreflection spiked with equal parts idiosyncratic wordplay and warmly expressed wisdom (“Turn an evil eye inverted to let the light in/Illuminate the evil till dem heart get sizzlin’”).

“There are some people who are like a rock, who never change, but I’ve always been able to shed my skin to fit with whatever I wanted to be part of,” says Matisyahu of the song’s origins. In a perfect counterpart to its kaleidoscopic rhythms and otherworldly textures, “Chameleon” also features a spellbinding guest verse from Ronderos, who adds herownrapturousperspective.

Tickets

Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: aventuracenter.org By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 4620222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through

Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, pleasecall:(954)660-6307.

Tickets are $60 with $120 VIP Tickets that include premium seatinginthefirsttworows.

Parking

Free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura City of Excellence School.

Valet service is available for most performances at $20 per vehicle. Valet parking is located at the main entrance of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in the circular drive. There is a convenient drop-off area in front ofthebuilding.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter.

Taste at the Track Returns to Gulfstream Park!

South Florida’s ultimate home store, entertainment and restaurant destination welcomes back a special edition of this food-focused event on Saturday, April 1

Food and wine lovers, get ready to indulge! “Taste at the Track” is returning to Gulfstream Park. The next installment of this fan-favorite series returns on Saturday, April 1 from 1-4 p.m. with a “Wine & Dine” theme. Taste at the Track combines the best of both worlds: food and drink and horse racing. Taking place in the third floor Flamingo Room overlooking the racetrack, guests can enjoy allyou-can-eat food and drink stations. After the tasting, guests can stay in the Flamingo Room to watch the exciting Florida Derbyat6:45p.m.

This gourmet wine-tasting experience will feature an array of top wine producers including Conundrum Sauvignon Blanc, Bonanza Cabernet, Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay and Merlot, Simi Chardonnay, Meiomi Pinot Noir, Brancott Sauvignon Blanc, Pink Flamingo Rosé, Acrobat Pinot Noir, Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc, Trinchero Family Wines, Boen Pinot Noir, Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee, Newton Chardonnay and Cabernet and many others. Guests can enjoy a variety of charcuterie, cheeses and gourmet tapas paired with their favorite premium red, rosé and sparklingwines.

Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early as this event is sure to sell out! General admission tickets for 1-4 p.m. are $100; VIP tickets for 12-4 p.m. can be purchased for $125. Guests must be 21 and over to attend the event. For more information on Taste at the Track, and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.gulf streampark.com/events/.

Discover top entertainment all season long at Gulfstream Park. Get ready to sing and dance with the Voices of Classic Soul and Raydio featuring Arnell Carmichael. OnThursday, March 23, the groups will perform at the Sport of Kings Theater, located on the second floor of the Gulfstream Park Clubhouse. The

Sport of KingsTheater is the perfect venue for an intimate concert experience, with only four levels of seating for 550 guests. Guests can also see the show in style from theVIP section, where food and beverages can be enjoyedatcocktailtables.

The Voices of Classic Soul consists of former lead vocalists ofTheTemptations,The Platters, The Drifters and The Four Tops. They will be performing everyone’s favorite Motown hits including “The Great Pretender,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” and more. Raydio, founded by Ray Parker Jr. and Arnell Carmichael, will be bringing 70’s and 80’s Funk, Pop and R&B to the stage. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember! For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit https://

www.gulfstreampark.com/ event/entertainment/voices-ofclassic-soul-with-raydio.

Music in the Park, Gulfstream Park Village’s favorite live entertainment series, continues its weekly performances with the area’s favorite musical talent. Taking placeWednesday through Sunday nights from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Music in the Park is sure to get audiences dancing. These open-air performances take place on the center stage and feature rotating bands on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday nights. Saturdays are DJ/Family Nights. Free to attend, Music in the Park has proven to be one of Gulfstream’s most popular ongoing events. For additional live music, the Casino Stage features a DJ on Friday nights from 7-11 p.m. and a live

band on Saturday nights from 711 p.m.The Breezeway Stage features rotating DJs on Saturdays from 1-5 p.m. and the Carousel Club features live music FridaySundayduringallopenhours.

“We are excited to welcome food and wine lovers to this special edition ofTaste at theTrack,” said Alex Schreer, director of Experiential Marketing at Gulfstream Park Village. “Guests can experience one of the biggest races of the year at the track while enjoying a variety of wine and tapas with dynamic views from our signature Flamingo Room.”

About Gulfstream Park

Gulfstream Park is South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining and restaurant destination, located between Miami and

Fort Lauderdale, anchored by the legendary Gulfstream Park racetrack. Gulfstream Park not only offers world-class Thoroughbred horse racing but is also home to a casino and family-friendly venues including over 15 restaurants, outdoor cafes, art galleries, fashion retailers, state-of-the-art bowling alley, and a renowned selection of signature home stores. Gulfstream Park, voted a 2020 Top Travelers’ Choice Winner by TripAdvisor,is located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, just two miles east of I-95.Valet service and complimentary selfparking are available. Gulfstream Park is open seven days a week. For hours, schedules, upcoming events and additional information, visit www.gulfstream park.comorcall954-454-7000.

After the tasting, guests can stay in the Flamingo Room to watch the exciting Florida Derby at 6:45 p.m.

An Evening Of The Impossible A Great Way to Introduce The Whole Family to Live Theater

Mike has brought the art of magic back to the people and has pioneered a new form of magic with his own inimitable, down-to-earth style and personality. He transcends the “trick” and connects personally with his audience on a level they can relate to.

The City of Aventura Presents an evening of the impossible with Mike Super Magic & Illusion: Third Time’s a Charm! on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This bigger and better show features some all new, never before seen magic, along with a few new twists on some old favorites. Super’s imaginary friend Desmond is again summoned and this time causes a table to float out over the audiences’ heads and around the audience. Audiences should be careful what they text as Super impossibly predicts information on their cellphones. Except for one bewildered spectator, Super turns the entire audience into magicians by letting them in on the secret of having the power to read minds. Called “truly unbelievable” by Ellen DeGeneres, Super has been seen on her show as well as America’s Got Talent, NBC’s Phenomenon and Penn & Teller’sFoolUs.

A great way to introduce the whole family to live theater, his show can be described as a great Broadway play meets a rock concert, meets the hilarity of a headline comedian, immersed in original, eye popping visual deception.

Mike began his magic at age six. He used to do shows in his backyard every week and he’d wear his black Dracula Cape from Halloween while performing. He says “It was pretty

embarrassing. I charged a nickel per person at those perform ances.”

Today, Mike has amazed Howie Mandel, Kim Kardashian, Louie Anderson, Howard Stern, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Ariana Grande, Tina Fey, Heidi Klum, Nick Cannon, Penn & Teller, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Criss Angel, Raven-Symone, Train, Kenny Chesney and Ellen DeGeneres to namebutafew!

Mike’s ever-growing popular ity has garnered him many pres tigious awards and honors, including being the only magi cian in history to win a LIVE magic competition on pri metime US network television. In addition, his other accom plishments include being named Entertainer of the Year, Best Performing Artist of the Year, Best Novelty Performer of the Year AND he was voted America’s Favorite Mystifier on NBC’s hit TV Show PHENOMENON.

He has pioneered a new form of magic with his own inimi table, down-to-earth style and personality. Mike has brought the art of magic back to the peo ple. He transcends the “trick” and connects personally with his audience on a level they can relate to. Whether it’s through television, stage or simply oneon-one, Mike Super’s personality and humor reaches out and enchants the public. His appeal to both young and old has made him one of the most sought after mystifiersintheworld!

Despite all of this, Mike humbly insists, it is the loyalty of his fan base that has been most rewarding. His legions of fans call themselves “THE SUPERFREAKS” and they numberinthemillions.

Tickets

Ticketmaster is the only offi-

cial ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: aventuracenter.org By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 4620222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, pleasecall:(954)660-6307.

Tickets are $42-$47 with $25

student tickets for 18 and under and $5 lap tickets for children 12 monthsandyounger.

Parking

Free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of

the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura CityofExcellenceSchool.

Valet service is available for most performances at $20 per vehicle. Valet parking is located at the main entrance of the AventuraArts&CulturalCenter.

Bee Gees NOW

Close Your Eyes & You Will Swear the Real Gibb Brothers Were Performing

Following sold-out shows, South Florida Legends Presents Bee Gees NOW back by popular demand on Sat., March 25th, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Taking the audience on a mas terful musical journey, the con cert delivers the Bee Gees song book of beautiful love ballads and dance fever hits that made the Gibb Brothers a musical sen sation.This international touring tribute has been performing to standing ovations and sending audiences dancing in their seats throughouttheshow.

Aaron Solomon (Barry GibbLead vocals, Guitar)

Aaron is a world class musi cian and performer. He has been wowing audiences as an ener getic singer, actor and multiinstrumentalist performing on violin, mandolin, guitar, bass, drums, percussion and banjo. He has mastered an astonishing variety of styles having per formed with diverse artists such as Shania Twain, Big Sugar, Jeff Healey, Jason McCoy, George Hamilton IV, Mac Wiseman, FM, Sharon and Bram and many others. Aaron has also performed on over 500 recording sessions besides working as a record producer. He recently released albums entitled “Transformation,” with progressive rock band FM and “Water Journeys,” with Celtic Rock Band CoolePark.

Highlights of his tribute career include playing Johnny Cash in Johnny & June. Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra in Memories of the Rat Pack, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens in Rockin’ All Night. Glen Campbell in Wichita Lineman and performing nineteen different rock starsinMemoriesofRock&Roll.

Donavon Christenson

(Guitar,Vocals)

Known as an amazingly ver-

satile guitarist, Donavon is wellversed in many music styles such as Country, Rock, Blues, Light Jazz, etc. Originally from the Columbus, Ohio area, Donavon relocated to Florida in 1979. He has appeared on the same stage as many well-known artists such as America, Mitch Ryder, Kansas & 38 Special, and has backed up artists such as Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Danny & the Juniors. For the last ten years he has performed with many Tribute acts throughout the Southeastern US, recreating the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, The Motown Sound andBuddyHolly.

Billy Caloyer

(Maurice Gibb – Keyboards, vocals, lead on Andy Gibb songs)

A classically trained musician Billy plays Piano, Keys, Violin,

Drums, Bass & Guitar. Billy’s skills are a family tradition passed on from his Mom, Filia, a retired violinist & concert mistress. He’s been a working musician since high school, playing almost every style of music and has worked behind such stars as Buju Banton, Third World & The Zap band. Originally from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, he made his home in Cape Coral, Florida.

Dave Radford (Drums, Musical Director, Producer)

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee. Dave has that “groove thing going on!” And for a very long time too. Since grade school through college and then working solidly on the road, to helping Chips Moman rebuild American studios in Nashville. He has played behind some of the most iconic names in music:

sionist show led to Dave becoming an award-winning Las Vegas Tom Jones impersonator. In addition, Dave performs tributes to Bobby Darin, Elton, Roy Orbison & Sting. Along with Dave Radford he is a founding memberoftheFloridaBeeGees.

Tickets

Close your eyes & you will swear the real Gibb Brothers were performing! Open your eyes & experience the illusion that they’re standing in front of you! Experience an incredible technical, theatrical production before you that touches your senses & affects your emotions. BEE GEES NOW! An unforgettable night of incredible entertainmentawaitsyou.

Stevie Wonder, Spencer David, Jimmy Buffet, Jeff Walker, Danny &TheJuniors.

Since moving to Florida, Dave has played behind numerous top tribute artists in shows he has produced himself through the entertainment & booking agency he founded, Dave Radford Entertainment.

Dave Lafame

(Robin Gibb - Bass,Vocals)

Dave has been entertaining, playing bass & singing since the age of 13. But his professional career started with roles in live theater, film & TV. Eventually moving into corporate entertainment with a self-produced Danny Gans style impressionist show. The success of the impres-

Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: aventuracenter.org or by phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 4620222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. Ticketsare$49-$59.

Parking

Free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura CityofExcellenceSchool.

Valet service is available for most performances at $20 per vehicle. Valet parking is located at the main entrance of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in the circular drive. There is a convenient drop-off area in front ofthebuilding.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter.

UTAMA Comes To Aventura

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival

In the Bolivian highlands, at more than 3,500 meters above sea level, climate change is forcing communities to change their customary ways of life

Kino Lorber, an International Film Distributor based in New York is proud to announce the U.S. theatrical release of UTAMA, the visually stunning debut fea ture by Bolivian Filmmaker Alejandro Loayza Grisi. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize (World Cinema Dramatic) at the Sundance Film Festival, UTAMA was recently announced as Bolivia’s official Oscar® submission for Best International Feature. Lensed by Award-Winning Cinematographer Barbara Álvarez (Lucrecia Martel’s The HeadlessWoman), this moving drama of cultural survival amidst an urgent climate crisis signals the auspicious cinematic breakthrough ofLoayzaGrisi.

From The Director

In the Bolivian highlands, at more than 3,500 meters above sea level, climate change is forcing communities to change their customary ways of life. Rainy seasons are becoming shorter and droughts are lasting longer, glaciers are thawing and water is becoming scarce, the nights are getting colder and the days hotter. It is one of the most exposed and most vulnerable territories to climate change on Earth.

The already hostile territory is becoming increasingly inhospitable, forc ing native populations to migrate to cities where they do not know how to live and where they face a language that is not their own. They have very few opportunities in this new environment, particularly the oldest among them. Therefore, many elders are reluctant to join the enormous migration of recent years that has left the Bolivian countryside increasingly uninhabited.

I was born and raised in La Paz, a city that has historically received Aymara migrants from the nearby Altiplano countryside. Our city, our beliefs and our ways of being have been strongly marked by the coexistence between both Spanish and Aymara cultures. But despite this history, very few of our inhabitants are aware that some of the first great victims of climate change are only a few kilometers away.

I believe that telling a story from the

point of view of those people who are very close to us, who still live in the countryside and face the agony of seeing their way of life disappear, is vital for understanding the human cost of climate change. It allows us to consider the collat-

degradation of nature. Stylistically, each shot means something unto itself, but within the context of a film they enrich the narrative. The wide landscapes, the portraits highlighting the characters deep gazes and the moments of silence are my tools to tell a story that deeply questions the social, environmental and human issuesinthesetimesofchange.

UTAMA is ultimately a story about one of the most underrepresented places on

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, AventuraFlorida33180.

Showing:

Tuesday,April4th,2023-7:30p.m.

Event Detail Venue: AventuraArts&CulturalCenter

Price: SeatsStartat$12.00

Availability: BuyTicketsNow Door Opening: 6:30p.m.

The characters of Virginio and Sisa, with all the wisdom gained through their years, represents a culture that has seen its younger generations lose their language and beliefs as they assimilate with an increasingly globalized world. The Quechua culture, its views on death, life and nature, is one we know very well in La Paz,butitisdisappearing.

UTAMA is also a love story. The intimacy of Virginio and Sisa’s relationship can be felt through the minimal gestures between them and the silences that dominate them – silences that can develop in decades-long relationships. Regardless of the cultural differences between these characters and the audience, I wanted to showtheirloveasauniversalforce.

Aesthetically, I come from the world of still photography and I am interested in working in the intersections of image and silence, where the most profound meanings are found: loss, acculturation and

seems like a tragedy, I want the film to bringhope.

Showing

UTAMA is part of the Aventura International Film Series.The screening is general admission and is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The Lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. and the auditorium opens for seating at 7:00 p.m.The final three films in theserieswillbeannouncedsoon.

Tickets

Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org. By phone at: (877) 311-7469 or at: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at: The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s Box Office, Tuesday through Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior, to each performance. For GroupSales,pleasecall:(954)660-6307.

In the Bolivian highlands, an elderly Quechua couple has been living the same monly long drought threatens their entire way of life, Virginio and Sisa face the dilemma of resisting or being defeated by the passage of time. With the arrival of their grandson Clever, the three of them will face, each in their own way, the environment, the necessity for change and the meaning of life itself. This visually jawdropping debut feature by photographerturned-filmmaker Alejandro Loayza Grisi is lensed by Award-Winning Cinematographer Barbara Alvarez (Lucrecia Martel’s The Headless Woman) and won the Grand Jury Prize (World Cinema Dramatic)attheSundanceFilmFestival. Quechua and Spanish with English subtitles. Not Rated. Running time is 87 minutes.

Hosted by Shelly Isaacs who will introduce the film and lead a post-screening discussion.

All screenings are General Admission and begin at 7:30 p.m. Lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. and the Auditorium opens for seatingat7:00p.m.

Get Healthy & Have Fun

Zumba & Yoga Are FREE At Founders Park

All participants must be registered prior to attending the program, visit: cityofaventura.com/ors

Zumba is the park continues to be a popular event, so the City will continue to offer complimentary Zumba classes to Aventura residents of all ages. The Zumba program will include a certified Zumba instructor teaching this fun fitness class involving aerobic movement and Latin dance.

Zumba is one of the most fun and versatile fitness crazes to come along in a long time. Zumba’s most well-known and popular program is its namesake class, Zumba. This dance class features highand low-intensity intervals that help improve cardiovascular fitness while also enhancing balance, coordination, agility, and to some degree, strength through the application of beginner-accessible choreography.

Talk to your doctor before joining a class if you have been inactive, have any medical issues, or take any medicines, just to make sure Zumba is right for you. And talk to instructors before class about your fitness level and any health conditions you have so they can suggest modifications.

Participants should be ready to bring a positive mood, have fun and bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. These FREE classes will be held on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Founders Park, 3105 Northeast 190th Street, Aventura, Florida33180.

If Yoga is more your thing, the popular series of complimentary yoga classes at Founders Park is still happening for yogis of all skill levels to enjoy. Held outdoors in the City’s beautiful Founders Park, these classes offer the perfect atmosphere to relax, breathe and stretch together with thehelpofacertifiedinstructor.

While there are more than 100 different types, or schools, of yoga, most sessions typically include breathing exercises, meditation and assuming postures that stretch and flex various muscle groups. Because there are so many different kinds of yoga practices, it is possible for anyone to start. Whether you’re a couch potato or a professional athlete, size and fitness levels do not matter because there are modifications for every yoga pose and beginner classes in every style.

The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, Arthritis, headaches and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Yoga can also lower Blood Pressure and reduce Insomnia. Aside from the physical benefits, one of the best benefits of yoga is how it helps a person manage stress, which is known to have devastating effects on the body and mind. Yoga’s incorporation of meditation and breathing can help improveaperson’smentalwell-being.

The duration of the class is approximately one hour, classes start at 9:00 a.m. every Friday. Students must bring their own Yoga mats, a small towel and water for convenience. Please plan to be in class forapproximatelyonehour.

Eat The Rainbow

Pair Seafood And Seasonal Produce For Colorful, Healthy Recipes

(Family Features) Focusing your menus on healthconscious recipes that look as good as they make you feel is key to making positive lifestyle changes. Adding big flavors that satisfy cravings to easy, go-to recipes can be a big step toward reaching health goals throughout the year.

“Eating the rainbow” refers to adding fruits and veggies of varying colors to your diet, such as red tomatoes and beets, green cucumbers and avocados, orange carrots and pumpkins and beyond. Complementing fresh produce with the nutritional benefits of Tuna and Salmon - like heart-healthy Omega3 Fatty Acids, Protein, Vitamin D and Potassium - can takeyourmealplanningonestepfurther.

Whether you’re commemorating a special occasion, hosting a gathering of friends and family or simply enjoying a night in, good food shouldn’t mean ditching good eating habits. With new packaging but a continued focus on flavor, Wild-Caught Low-Sodium Pink Salmon from Chicken Of The Sea is a perfect complement to vibrant,rainbow-inspiredrecipes.

Try these Salmon Chili Bites for a quick and delicious snack option.They can easily be doubled, tripled or more for a party appetizer. Feature the recipe with a “rainbow” of veggies, crackers, meats and cheeses on a charcuterie board for a crowd favorite that can satisfy guests with big, boldflavor.

Ditch boring salads and find joy in food while maintaining healthy eating goals by upping your salad game. Say goodbye to bland, boring greens and enjoy salads with your favorite toppings, like a colorful combination of Protein-Packed Tuna and Fiber-rich veggies in this Mediterranean Tuna Salad, which is

completed with a bright dressing and topped with Feta CheeseandParsley.

For more than 100 years, Chicken Of The Sea has provided fresh, tasty Seafood straight from the ocean, so whether you’re reaching for Wild-Caught Tuna for this homemade salad or another option like Salmon or Sardines, you can enjoy a high-quality product that’s deliciousonitsownorusedtoelevatefavoriterecipes.

To find more health-focused snacks, appetizers, meals and more, visit: www.chickenofthesea.com

Salmon Chili Bites

PrepTime:15minutes

Servings:2

•2Pouches(2.5ounceseach)ChickenOfThe

•SeaLowSodiumWild-CaughtAlaskaPinkSalmon

•1TablespoonofChilicrisp

•2TeaspoonsofRiceWineVinegar

•1TeaspoonofToastedSesameOil

•2BellPeppers,coredandcutinto2-inchsquares

•1GreenOnion,thinlysliced

•MincedCilantro

•BlackSesameSeeds

In a bowl, combine the Salmon, Chili crisp, Vinegar andtheSesameOil.

To serve, top each Bell Pepper square with some Salmon, Green Onion, Cilantro and Sesame Seeds. If leftover pieces of Bell Pepper remain, chop them up and addthemasanadditionalgarnish.

Note: If serving with a cheese plate, place the Salmon mixture in a small bowl and garnish it with the Green OnionandSesameSeeds.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

PrepTime:20minutes

Servings:1-2

Dressing:

•2TablespoonsofLemonJuice

•1TablespoonofExtra-VirginOliveOil

•1/4TeaspoonofdriedOregano

Salad:

•1Can(5ounces)ChickenOfTheSea

•ChunkLightTuna,drained

•1CupofhalvedCherryTomatoes

•1/3CupofslicedKalamataOlives

•1CupofchoppedEnglishCucumber

•(about1/2cucumber)

•1/4CupofFetaCheese

•1TablespoonofmincedParsley

•PitaChips(optional)

•Crackers(optional)

To make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk the LemonJuice,theOliveOilandtheOregano.

To make the salad: In a dressing bowl, add the Tuna, the Tomatoes, the Olives and the Cucumber. Gently toss them to cover the salad with the dressing then top it with theFetaCheeseandtheParsley.

ServewithPitaChipsorCrackers,ifdesired.

Salmon Chili Bites

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Fried Rice is a Chinese specialty. Over time, this delicious dish has made its way to many different countries and been reinvented with local ingredients. For example, this Kale and Kimchi “Fried” Rice is based on Korean Cuisine and can be made in less than 5 minutes using Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups, which combine the buttery taste and aromatic scent of authentic Jasmine Rice with crunchy, 100% Whole-Grain Red Quinoa in a convenient, pre-portioned cup.

Middle East

Much like other cuisines around the world, Middle Eastern cooking uses rice almost every day. A Turkish and Arab mixed dish, Shawarma is now a global street food.Traditional Persian Rice uses a variety of spices likeTurmeric, Ginger and Cardamomwithdriedfruitsandnuts.

Latin America

Latin American recipes vary from country to country and region to region, but rice is essential on the side or as part of the main dish across the board. A quick and easy morning meal, this Mexican Breakfast Scramble is ready in 4 minutes. Aiding the short prep time, Minute Jalapeño Rice Cups are ready in just 1 minute and can help spice up dishes with a tasty blend of Onion, Green Peppers and Jalapeños.

North America

With bold flavors, few things say southern comfort quite like Louisiana cooking, the spices and ingredients are truly one of a kind. Bring the taste of New Orleans to your kitchen with rice-based dishes like Gumbo or Jambalaya or by pairing rice with another popular Cajun pastime-aclassicShrimpBoil.

Find more quick and easy international recipe ideas at: www.MinuteRice.com

Kale and Kimchi “Fried” Rice

PrepTime:2minutes

CookTime:3minutes

Servings:1

•1MinuteJasmineRiceand

•RedQuinoaCup

•1CupofKale,chopped

•1/4CupofKimchi,chopped

•1TeaspoonofSoySauce

•1Egg,lightlybeaten

Heat the Rice according to the package’s directions. In a medium microwavesafe bowl, combine the Kale, the Kimchi and the Soy Sauce. Cover it and microwave it for 1 minute. Add the Rice and the Egg; mix it well to combine it, cover it and

microwave it for another 30 seconds, stir and serve it. Serving Suggestions: Drizzle with the Sesame Oil and add cooked Shrimp.

Mexican Breakfast Scramble

PrepTime:2minutes

CookTime:2minutes

Servings:1

•1 MinuteJalapeñoRiceCup

•1Egg,lightlybeaten

•2 TablespoonsofSalsa

•2 TablespoonsofQuesoFresco

Heat the Rice according to the package’s directions. In a microwave-safe dish, combine the Egg, the Salsa and the Rice. Microwave it for 1 minute. Stir in the cheese and microwave it for another 30 seconds.ServingSuggestion:Foramealto go,wrapthescrambleinawarmTortilla.

Kale and Kimchi “Fried” Rice

Mexican Breakfast Scramble

Comedian Henry Cho Is A Versatile Entertainer

The 2023 Stand-Up Comedy Series presented by the City of Aventura culminates with the family-friendly, clean and hilarious comedy of Henry Cho on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Heard daily on Sirius XM Blue Collar Radio and Pandora, Cho is a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry and his one-hour Comedy Central Special. Cho was co creator, co producer and co writer of The Henry Cho Show on GAC in addition to his two-year stint as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos.

On February 11, comedian Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor had not been extended to a comedian since 1973. Cho has performed on the Opry over 100 times, making his Opry debut April2,2011.

Alongside Cho, comedian Gary Mule Deer was also invited to become a member. Both men

were surprised by the invitation on January 6 when Opry member and Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart announced it backstage at the Ryman Auditorium during a Facebook Liveevent.

“After Marty surprised me with the invitation, someone asked if this was a dream come true. I had to say ‘no way!’” Cho beamed. “Because I’ve never even imagined this happening, not in any realm. I love performing on the Opry stage and it’s going to be really incredible to continue performing here, but now as a member of this historic organization.”

Cho’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Cho was co-creator, coproducer and co-writer of The

HenryChoShowonGAC.

Cho’s one hour Comedy Central Special, What’s That Clickin’ Noise? ran previously on Comedy Central and Netflix. He can also be heard daily on SiriusXM, Blue Collar Radio and Pandora. Some of Cho’s film credits include Universal’s McHale’s Navy with Tom Arnold and David Allen Grier; Say It Isn’t So with Heather Graham and Sally Field; and Material Girls with Hilary Duff and Anjelica HustonproducedbyMadonna.

Show Information

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center evening begins with a performance by SingerSongwriter Vanessa Le Grand. Ticketsare$52-$57.

Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: aventuracenter.org By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 4620222. Or in person at the

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, pleasecall:(954)660-6307.

Parking

Free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of

the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura CityofExcellenceSchool.

Valet service is available for most performances at $20 per vehicle. Valet parking is located at the main entrance of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in the circular drive. There is a convenient drop-off area in front ofthebuilding.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter.

Caring For Older Adults Managing Heart Attack Signs And Follow-up Care

Caregivers and loved ones should be aware of age-appropriate care for Heart Attack or chest pain

As the proportion of older adults in the U.S. continues to increase, appropriate care for older people becomes increasingly important. In fact, care givers and loved ones should be aware of ageappropriate care for Heart Attack or chest pain.

The first step is to call 911. Once medical care is started, agerelated changes in gen eral health and in the heart and blood vessels require consideration and likely modifications in how people aged 75 and older are treated, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in its flagship, peerreviewed journal “Circulation.”

The statement, “Management Of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in the older adult population,” highlights evidence to help cli nicians better care for older patients. According to the state ment, 30-40% of people hospitalized with ACS, which includes Heart Attack and unstable Angina (heart-related chest pain) are ages75orolder.

“Older patients have more pronounced anatomical changes and more severe functional impairment and they are more likely to have additional health conditions not related to Heart Disease,” said Abdulla A. Damluji, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA,

chair of the scientific statement writing committee, Director of The Inova Center Of Outcomes Research and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine.

“These include frailty, other chronic disorders (treated with multiple medications), physical

large arteries becoming stiffer, the heart working harder but pumping less effectively, blood vessels becoming less flexible and less able to respond to changes and the heart’s oxygen needs and an increased tendency to form Blood Clots. Sensory decline due to aging

ditions that may be worsened by ACS or complicated existing ACS. As these chronic conditions are treated, medications prescribed may result in unwanted interactions or medications that treat one condition may cause or worsenanother.

“Geriatric syndromes and the

Steps for Heart Attack Care And Follow-Up For Older Adults

•Call911ifyounoticesomeone experiencingHeartAttack warningsigns.Theseinclude chestdiscomfort,discomfortin otherareasoftheupperbody (oneorbotharms,back,neck, jaworstomach), shortnessofbreathor othersymptomssuch asacoldsweat,nauseaorlightheadedness.

•Considertreatment needsforco-existing conditions.Anindividualized,patientcenteredapproachis bestforolderadults.

•Getinputfrommultiplespecialists, includingapharmacist,tomanage careandmedications.

•Peoplewithcognitive difficultiesandlimited mobilitymaybenefit fromasimplified medicationschedule, withfewerdosesper dayand90-daysuppliesofmedicationsso fewerrefillsarenecessarywhichleadsto lessconfusion.

dysfunction, cognitive decline or urinaryincontinence.”

Normal Aging And AgeRelated Changes In The Heart And Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular changes that occur with normal aging make ACS more likely and may make diagnosing and treating it more complex. These changes include

may alter hearing, vision and pain sensations. Kidney Function also declines with age, with more than 1/3 of people ages 65 and older are experiencingChronicKidneyDisease.

Multiple Medical Conditions And Medications

As people age, they are often diagnosed with health con-

complexities of their care may undermine the effectiveness of treatments for ACS, as well as the resiliency of older adults to survive and recover,” Damluji said. “A detailed review of all medications - including supplements and over-the-counter medicines - is essential, ideally in consultation with a pharmacist who hasgeriatricexpertise.”

•Thegoalsofcarefor olderpeoplewithACS shouldextendbeyond clinicaloutcomesand focusonqualityoflife andtheabilitytolive independently.

•Do-not-resuscitateorders shouldbediscussedbeforeany surgeryorprocedure.

For more information about managing ACS in older adults, visit: www.Heart.org

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2023 Spring Camp Programs Are Open

The City of Aventura has opened the online registration for its 2023 Spring Care Programs. Spring Camp programs will be held Monday, March 20 through Friday, March 24, 2023.This year, the City is offering a traditional camp program and specialty programs that focus on particular interests like basketball, soccer, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), art, dance and tennis. Each pro gram provides not only the chance for children to make new friends and memories, but to also experience a one-ofa-kind adventure over their springbreakvacation.

Camp Programs

The following camp pro grams will be held Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Aventura Community Recreation Center located at 3375 N.E. 188th Street. The weekly rate for General Camp is $185 for Aventura residents and $222 for non-Aventura resi dents.The weekly rate for specialty camps is $210 for Aventura residents and $252 for non-Aventura residents with the exception of Travel Camp, $265 for Aventura residents and $318 for non-Aventura residents.

General Camp keeps participants ages 5-12 engaged with supervised interactive activities including arts & crafts, games, sports, special events and in-house field trips.

SoccerCamp is perfect for participants ages 5-12 with an athletic interest in soccer. Campers will learn skills and be given the opportunity to compete while also enjoying the week filled with an emphasis on sportsmanship, playing with character, andfitness.

Basketball Camp is perfect for participants ages 5-12 with an athletic interest in basketball. Campers will learn skills and be given the opportunity to compete while also enjoying the week filled with an emphasis on sportsmanship, playing with character,andfitness.

STEM Camp provides participants ages 7-12 with the chance to explore the connectedness between science, technol-

ogy, engineering, and mathematics while their creativity and problem-solving skills getchallenged.

Art Camp participants ages 5-12 will learn about artists, techniques and gain hands-on experience with a variety of media used throughout art history in a provides participants ety of dance and music styles while

phere.

Travel Camp provides participants ages 8-12 an opportunity to take the road and enjoy new experiences by taking trips everydayoftheweek.

Tennis Camp is ideal for participants ages 6-17 of all skill levels. Campers will enjoy fun, high-quality instruction and improve or learn tennis skills while challenging themselves on the court Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Founders Park located at 3105 Northeast 190th Street. The weekly rate is $325 for Aventura residents and $390 for non-Aventuraresidents.

Registration Participants must be registered prior to attending the program. Registration can be completed exclusively online. Please visit: www.cityofaventura .com/ors to complete the registration process with a valid account, once completed contact the Community Services. There is a $20 late registration fee applied to all registrations received on or after the Sunday prior totheprogramstartdate.

For more information, contact the City of Aventura Community Services Department at: (305) 466-3883. Or via email at: crcenter@cityofaventura.com

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Solo Travel Tips: Recommendations For Venturing Out Alone

(Family Features) Whether you’re a lone wolf at heart or looking to broaden your sense of independence, traveling solo can be a richly empowering and satisfying experience.

Setting out on your own has many practical advantages. You’re not worrying about accommodating another’s schedule, interest or needs and you’re free to decide what you want to do and when. Solo travel also elicits some mental and emotional benefits, as you experience a unique sense of freedom, liberation and selfsufficiency. If you’re considering a solo journey, consider these tips from the book “101+ Tips For Solo Women Travelers,” which is offered by Overseas AdventureTravel inFREEdigitalandprinteditions.

Make

Sure Your Passport Is Updated

Many countries now require your passport to be valid for six months after your return to the United States. If you don’t have a passport, or need to renew one, apply for one as soon as possible. Ideally you should have your applicationinsixmonthsbeforeyoudepart.

Look

For Trips With No Single Supplement

Often, quoted rates are “per person, based on double occupancy.” This is because travel hosts know they can make more from a couple traveling than an individual. You can avoid paying a single supplement premium by being willing to match with a roommate or traveling with a Tour Company or Cruise Line with FREE or low-cost singlesupplementfees.

Use The ATM

As an affordable and convenient way to get cash, you can avoid wasting time in line at a Bank or Currency Exchange Bureau by visiting an ATM. While you’ll likely incur a fee for using an ATM that’s not part of your bank, it is often less than the commission you’d pay at an Exchange Bureau. Plus, you can avoid additional fees by calculating how much you’ll need for the trip and making one withdrawal as opposed to multiple smaller withdrawals.

Download Entertainment Before You Leave

When traveling, Wi-Fi can be expensive, slow or just not available. Before you leave, download Music, EBooks, Podcasts, favorite TV Shows or Movies to enjoy whileyou’reenrouteorduringdowntime.

Join Group Tours

Once you reach your destination, you may enjoy joining small groups for excursions or to explore local cuisine. Or you can make your entire journey a group experience. A small group adventure with Overseas Adventure Travel has many benefits and built-in dining companions isjustoneofthem.

Take Precautions In Your Hotel Room

When you check in, ask the receptionist to write your room number down instead of announcing it so everyone can hear. Make sure your room’s locks work on both the door into the hallway and the balcony. Never let

any repair person or staff member into your room without confirming with the front desk first. Bring a rubber doorstop, which makes a hotel room door nearly impossible to open. Finally, have an exit plan: Know where the nearestexitislocatedandtheroutefromyourroom.

Make New Friends

For some, making friends seems to happen naturally while traveling alone by chatting with strangers at a neighboring restaurant table or striking up a conversation while waiting in line at a store. If those situations don’t occur naturally, there are useful Apps that can connectyouwithlocalpeopleaswellasfellowtravelers.

Find more tips to prepare for your journey at: www.oattravel.com

Summer Theater Camp Returns

Have Fun & Be Taught by Professional Performing Arts Teachers Putting on An Amazing 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, are eager to welcome you back on-campus for Summer Theater Camp at the Aventura Arts & CulturalCenter.

See old friends and make new ones, be taught by professional performing arts teachers and have fun putting on an amazing show on the Broward Center’s Amaturo stage. The camp offers students the chance to study singing, dancing and acting while rehearsing for a theatrical production culminating in a final performance on stage at the Broward Center. As part of enrollment, each camper will receive a Summer Theater Camp 2023 tShirt and cast photo. All shows and dates are subject to change. Discounts may not becombinedandallsalesfinal.

•CampFee:$935persession

•$265non-refundabledepositrequired. Depositisappliedtowardcamp priceof$935.

•Spaceislimited.

Before And After Camp Hours

BeforeCampHours(8:00AM–9:00AM.):

$60persessionor$5perday

AfterCampHours(4:00PM–6:00PM): $110persessionor$10perday

Session 1: (Ages 10-14): Broadway

Bound - June 26th - July 21st

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-Winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics).

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the

Musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Adapted for young performers and with a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, (Mary Poppins), Honk! JR. is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, Honk! JR. will treat your audiences to equal amounts of laughter and tears. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of selfdiscovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not abadthingtobe.

Session 2: Group B (Ages 10-14 years): Broadway Bound - July 24th - August 18th

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage Musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most

unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! The SpongeBob Musical is

ated by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow with original songs by YolandaAdams,StevenTylerandJoePerry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I. and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceivedbyTinaLandau.

How To Register

You can register for Summer Camp at: browardcenter.org/education/programs/ camps, by phone at: 954.414.6904 or by emailing:registrar@browardcenter.org

If the camp is sold out and space becomes available, you will be contacted by a Broward Center education staff member to register within 48 hours of notice. If they do not hear back from you within this time period, they will move on tothenextpersononthewaitlist.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is managed by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (PACA) and continues to bring an extraordinary new world of cultural opportunities to one of the most desirable and vibrant destinations, Aventura–TheCityofExcellence.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura,Florida33180.

Be taught by professional performing arts teachers, and have fun putting on an amazing show on the big stage

Surprise Powerz: Popular STEM Dolls Available At Macy’s Aventura

Surprise Powerz, providers of educational talking STEM dolls that make it easy for girls to build confidence in critical subjects like math and science, today announced that their 16inch dolls are available for sale at Macy’s Aventura in Florida at 19535 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180. March is a crucial month for women and girlsWomen’s History Month, Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month, and March 14th being Science Education Day. Surprise Powerz dolls inspire young girls to build curiosity, creativity, critical thinking,andconfidence.

A recent study found that by third grade, most children believe boys are more interested in computer science and engineering than girls. Furthermore, the study notes, “the more that individual girls endorse genderinterest stereotypes favoring boys in computer science and engineering, the lower their interest and sense of belonging in these fields.” This results in young girls being systematically tracked away from Science,Tech, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in schools - limiting their future opportunities. Women make up only28%oftheSTEMworkforce.

Surprise Powerz’ educational talking STEM dolls make it easy for girls to gain confidence in the

critical subjects of math, science, and more. The dolls, created for toddlers and preschoolers ages two to five, encourage counting, STEM vocabulary, problemsolving, and healthy imaginative pretend to play. The dolls: Astro the Astronaut, Vera the Vet, Maria the Mathmagician, and Codie the Coder were conceived to spark curiosity and engage kids in the world of STEM while helping them reach developmentalmilestones.

Each time the doll’s hand is squeezed, she can deliver one of 75 phrases, singalongs, and sound effects - all of which encourage playing and learning. The toys also feature a diverse range of real girls’ voices to reflect ethnicity and create an authentic experience - with Maria, the Mathmagician speaking both English and some Spanish. “This is a great time to celebrate the future breakthroughs that our toddler and preschool girls are capable of. It’s also a great time to empower our young girls to know they can be anything they put their minds to, and one day they can change this world to be a better place,” saidSurprisePowerz

Founder Kristel Bell. “Like most women today, the girl toys available when I was a kid were for playing princess or mommy. As an adult, I was surprised that

girls’ toys hadn’t changed much. Boys’ toys, in contrast, were already teaching critical skills in serious subjects like science, technology, engineering, and math. So it’s no surprise that many girls lose confidence in thosesubjectsasearlyasnine.”

Noting this imbalance fueled Bell to create her line of toys to equip girls with critical skills like curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. Bell founded Surprise Powerz because she believes in empowering girls and understands that girls need dolls that look and sound like them to instill confidence and facilitate STEMlearningfromanearlyage.

“As a professor who focuses on early science, math, and engineering in the early childhood classroom, I can state without hesitation that the Surprise Powerz Stem Dolls are a wonderful addition to the STEM toysfor-kids market,” says Kathleen Sheridan, Ph.D. “The focus on empowering young girls to engage in science activities and careersislaudable.”

About Surprise Powerz

Our woman - and minorityowned small business is helping toddler and preschool girls know they can be anything they put their minds to! Here’s the problem: science, tech, engineering, and math (STEM) are the most

important topics in education today. However, many girls believe they are not good at math starting in preschool. That’s sad! We don’t want your little girl to feel this way in preschool. That’s why Surprise

Powerz was created. Our dolls look like her, talk like her, and nurture her early learning STEM imagination! From a vet to an astronaut, there’s no limit to your child’s potential! www. surprisepowerz.com

The dolls are available at Macy’s Aventura and Macys.com for $64.99. For more information, please visit: www.surprisepowerz.com, call: 313-467-4365, or email: media@surprisepowerz.com

Astro The Astronaut

Codie the Coder

Maria the Mathemagician

Vera the Vet

The Best Of Barbra, The Tribute

World Renowned Touring Tribute Artist Sharon Owens has been recreating the sound and style of Barbra Streisand for over three decades, and now you can see her and her band at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday April 21st, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. This show includes beautiful back grounds and stage props making it visually astounding as Sharon sings all of Barbra Streisand’sHits.

The Artist Sharon began her career as a Streisand Tribute for the multimillion dollar production show Legends in Concert. She then continued on to Berlin, Germany per forming for “Stars in Concert.” Her uncanny resemblance of both her voice and looks propelled her career to the status of headlining in her own show “Barbra and Frank, The Concert That Never Was.” The 10 year run ning show still remains on the Las Vegas strip to sell out audiences and standingovationsnightly.

During her time impersonating Streisand, she won a national com petition in 2005 on Fox TV called “Performing As…” as well as making it to the Finals in 2007 of the ABC Hit Show “The Next Best Thing.” She has performed for Access Hollywood, Extra, been seen in People Magazine and TV Guide as one of the best “impersonators” in the world. In 2010, Sharon spent a 6 week engagement on the West End of London selling out 32 shows to a very pleased and impressed critical London theater audience. She also tours Australia, Canada, Holland, Belgium and Asia as well as the NorthwesternUnitedStates.

In addition to regular corporate and private parties, Sharon’s credits include European tours, headlining aboard Royal Caribbean, Princess &

Norwegian Cruise Line, The Queen Mary as well as performances with many symphony orchestras through-

style yet her voice as a solo artist, has a style all her own. She masters the American Songbook as well as sings

Award Winning Show ran for 6 years in succession on the Las Vegas Strip, ending only when the Riviera changed ownership of property and closedforrenovations.

She has won numerous awards as well as being selected for the Vegas Entertainment Living Legends Award for Excellence in Entertainment. Her incredible voice does mimic the sound of the incomparable Streisand

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in the circular drive. There is a convenient drop-off areainfrontofthebuilding.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter.

Sharon Owens as Barbra Streisand

Aventura Park Hours Change For The Upcoming Season

The City of Aventura will change its parks hours of operation for the upcoming spring season on Sunday, March 12th, 2023. Founders Park, Peace Park, and Veterans Park will be open daily (excluding Tuesdays) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Founders Park may remain open later as needed for City programming. Waterways Dog Park will be open daily (excluding Wednesdays)from8:00a.m.to8:00p.m.

Waterways Park will continue to be closed through mid May 2023, weather permitting. This closure is due to park improvements.

•Passover:April12th,2023–April14th, 2023from10:00a.m.–4:00p.m.

The SplashPad is open to Aventura residents at no cost with proper proof of residency, non-residents are also welcome to utilize the SplashPad. A park entry fee of $5.35 per adult and $3.21 per child, in addition to SplashPad fees of $10.00 per person must be paid online at the City of Aventura’s Online Registration System (ORS). Visit: www.cityofaventura.com/ors and on the ORS dashboard page, find and click the Create Account button. Follow

aventura.com to request a copy of your Aventura ID Card(s). Please allow up to 5 business days to receive your Aventura ID Cardbymail.

For more information, contact the City of Aventura Community Services Department at: (305) 466-0183. Or via email at: parksrec@cityofaventura.com. Get outdoors and enjoy

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