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FEATURES
10 Valentine Treats
13 Perfect Party Guide
IN EVERY ISSUE
5 From the Publisher
Huggs & Kisses
6 Meribeth’s Book Reviews
Women Change History
8 Movie & DVD Reviews
Reel Life With Jane + Rating
10 Dr. Ray’s Study Tips
Decoding Financial Aid
20 Calendar of Events
Where to Go, What to Do
AD SECTIONS
13 Party Section
19 Schools & Classes
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Cover Star, Alexandr
Kim, 8, has the personality to entertain
at any party. He lives
in Palmetto Bay, plays
chess and practices
Tae-Kwon-do. Hi-Yah!
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Happy February everybody! Ready to
parrtaaay? This issue brings our semiannual Perfect Party Guide to you.
I remember when a birthday party
consisted of a cake, candles, ten friends
and noisemakers. That doesn’t cut it
anymore. Babies have come a long way!
Nowadays the theme is the thing.
So you might have a Cinderella party,
a Toy Story party, a Spiderman party or
a Fancy Nancy party. Then sprinkle in a
clown or a pirate, add a bounce house or
pony rides and you have the best party on
the block. If you opt for less mess
and easy clean-up, you can invite all
your children’s friends and relatives to
a bowling alley, an indoor playground,
a skating rink, a park or a ranch.
Our Perfect Party Guide will help you
plan a party to remember.
Don’t forget Valentine’s Day February
14th. But don’t wait until then to show
someone you love them. A hug and a card
will put a smile on anyone’s face but you
may want to make the day (or night) more
special by taking your loved one to a
Valentine event listed in the mag.
If you have not yet signed up to receive
our e-blast called Blabber Mouth, you’re
missing the latest weekend news and also
the digital version of the magazine where
you can flip the pages and read it online.
How great is that?!
I’m sending out a hug to all of you
readers, friends and family alike,
and I wish you much love and happiness
all month long!
Warm Fuzzies,
February 2012
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Women Change
History
by Meribeth C. Shank
Revisiting the past can give us courage and hope for what lies ahead.
These books about women who made choices that changed the world can
prompt us to discover new directions for our own futures. Read on!!
Claudette Colvin:
Twice Toward Justice
Rosa’s Bus:
The Ride to Civil Rights
by Phillip Hoose. Square Fish, $9.99, Ages 10+
by Jo S. Kittinger, illustrated by Steven Walker.
Calkins Creek, $17.95, Ages 7-9
Growing up in central
Alabama during the
1950’s, if you were
black, meant you
lived a segregated
existence and you
couldn’t even touch
a white person
without some kind of
repercussion. Buses
were central to the
separation of the
races, and a daily
humiliation for blacks
who often had no other form of transportation to
get to their employment.
Claudette Colvin, who was fifteen years old in
March 1955 when she refused to leave her seat
at the bus driver’s demand to
“Get up, gal!” actually predates Rosa Parks’
seated activism by nine months, and re-invigorated
conversations about a bus boycott that had been
quietly under discussion for many years. Colvin
was arrested, later convicted, and appealed
without success.
In December, Rosa Parks was arrested for
her now-famous resolve. This last was the
provocation that actually produced the bus
boycott. Then during the boycott, the decision
was made to file a lawsuit in Alabama federal
court as a “constitutional challenge to state
law.” This resulted in the judgment by a federal
court to abolish “segregated seating on …
Alabama’s buses,” bringing success and an
end to the boycott.
Using sometimes-graphic archival photos and
well-placed sidebars with related information, this
slim, well-written, intriguing book reads almost
like a novel.
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This nonfiction
book is the
biography of a
bus, telling the
story of the
Montgomery,
Alabama bus
boycott that
lasted for 382
days, after
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat. This
particular bus, #2857, was manufactured by
General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan in 1948, and
served first in Terre Haute, Indiana for six years,
before arriving in Montgomery.
The story of this bus is also the story of the
different ways white people and black people were
treated on public buses in Alabama, and other
southern states of the United States in 1955.
“That’s just the way things were” is a repeating
line, insistently reminding readers of both the
unfairness of the Jim Crow laws, and the fact that
people accepted this injustice as part of daily life.
Other important elements in this picture book are
the commitment of black people to walk instead
of ride, and the financial losses the bus company
experienced when black people, and their money,
disappeared from daily bus trips for over a year. Oil
illustrations strengthen the power of the story with
dark and light in opposition, adding intensity. One
vigorous double page spread shows pairs of feet, at
street level, striding across the sidewalk, spreading
the energy behind the boycott and alternating
with other pages of faces during an indoor church
gathering, and both within and outside the bus.
The book concludes with the rescue of the old
bus from a junkyard and later, from a field where
it stood for many years, rusting, before being sold
at auction, restored, and placed on display back
in Michigan where it was “born” -- this time at the
Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.
Cleopatra Rules!
The Amazing Life of the
Original Teen Queen
by Vicky Alvear Schecter.Boyds Mills, $17.95, Ages 11-14
Using a chatty writing
style, refreshing
brief sidebars to
accompany oftendiverting archival
photos, and slightly
longer sidebars
to enhance the
occasionally funny
text, author Schecter
immediately engages
her readers in the
Introduction by asking questions and predicting
surprise. The layout of the book makes it a
quick read, in large part because the headings
– chapters, sections are brief but dynamic,
using a staccato conversational reporter voice
that is nearly irresistible.
Beginning with a warning that everything
the reader may have previously read or heard
about this fascinating, intelligent ruler is likely
manipulated by her detractors, Schecter follows
with the observation that the famous (or perhaps
infamous) last pharaoh of Egypt grew up nerdy
– that is to say, she spent a lot of time in the
renowned Library of Alexandria (Egypt) becoming
a scholar, especially of languages, but also of
mathematics, science, philosophy and politics.
All of which prepared her for her role as princess,
queen, ruler, pharaoh, and beloved goddess of
the Egyptian people.
The text manages to mix palace intrigue, sibling
marriage, independence, strategic alliances,
assassination, feuding, wars, negotiations,
sumptuous barges and power parties, wealth
and jewelry, cosmetics and wigs, even calendars,
and of course suicide, to successfully display a
brilliant and visionary intelligence wedded to a
formidable magnetic presence, to characterize
this ruler whose female force was used to create
a world of power sharing.
Meribeth Shank works in the Media Center at Miami Country Day School, an independent school in Miami
Shores, Florida, teaches classes on Writing Books for Children, and earned her MFA in Writing for children from
Vermont College. You can also find her on the web: http://meribeths.blogspot.com
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REEL LIFEE
WITH JAN
— by Jane Louise Boursaw
Movie reviews
for you and
your family
Stranded whales, Jedi warriors,
and tiny Borrowers are heading to
theaters this month. Here’s a sneak
peek at what’s new in theaters.
MOVIES in February
BIG MIRACLE
WOMAN IN BLACK
PG-13 for thematic material and
violence/disturbing images.
In theaters 2/03. Ok for kids 12+.
PG for language. In theaters 2/03. Ok for kids 7+.
You already know how things will turn out in
Big Miracle, but that’s ok. It’s still an inspiring
story filled with hope and wonder. Based
on the book Freeing the Whales by Thomas
Rose, this real-life tale begins with smalltown news reporter Adam Carlson (John
Krasinski) looking to escape the northern tip
of Alaska for a bigger market. But then the
story of his career breaks – a group of whales
are trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. With time
running out, Adam and his ex-girlfriend, environmentalist Rachel
Kramer (Drew Barrymore), must rally an unlikely coalition of Inuit
natives, oil companies and Russian and American military to set
aside their differences and free the whales. Directed by Ken Kwapis
(Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants), this movie is mushy and sweet and
a good choice for both you and your kids.
Harry Potter is moving on … sniff
… In this gothic horror, Daniel
Radcliffe plays Arthur Kipps, a
widowed lawyer whose grief has
put his career in jeopardy. When
he’s sent to a remote village to
sort out the affairs of a recently
deceased eccentric, it becomes clear that everyone in the town is
keeping a deadly secret. The townspeople try to keep Kipps from
learning their tragic history, but he soon discovers that the house
belonging to his client is haunted by the ghost of a woman determined
to find someone and something she lost, and no one is safe from her
vengeance. This film might attract teenagers who grew up watching
Radcliffe as the young wizard, but it’s too dark for tweens.
STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 – THE PHANTOM MENACE IN 3D
PG for sci-fi action/violence. In theaters 2/10. Ok for kids 9+.
Yes, it’s true. Every movie will eventually head back to theaters in 3D, or so it seems. This first chapter of the Star Wars
saga begins with Jedi apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson)
discovering nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), a young slave unusually strong in the Force. After winning a
thrilling Pod race, Anakin journeys to Naboo with Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, who content with a deadly foe named Darth
Maul. Meanwhile, Anakin and the Queen face massive invasion forces – the first in a sinister scheme by dark forces
known as the Sith. If you’re like me, you probably need a storyboard to keep track of what’s what, but this 3D theatrical
release is a great springboard to watch the Star Wars saga again from the beginning.
JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY
PG for some adventure action and brief mild language. In theaters 2/10. Ok for kids 8+.
Rated G. In theaters 2/17. Ok for kids 6+.
Based on the book by Jules Verne, this
follow-up to 2008’s Journey to the Center
of the Earth finds young Sean Anderson
(Josh Hutcherson, reprising his role)
receiving a coded distress signal from
a mysterious island where no island
should exist. Unable to stop him from
going, Sean’s new stepfather Hank
(Dwayne Johnson) joins the quest. Together with a helicopter pilot (Luis
Guzman) and his strong-willed daughter (Vanessa Hudgens), they set out
to find the island, rescue its lone inhabitant, and escape before seismic
shockwaves force the island under the sea and bury its treasures forever.
Directed by Brad Peyton, the film also features Michael Caine as Sean’s
grandfather and Kristin Davis as Sean’s mom. While this might not be the
best adventure movie ever, it’s still a fun caper with a PG rating that’s ok for
kids 8 and older. It’s also a good way to get kids reading the classic novel.
Hiromasa Yonebayashi, the animator
behind Ponyo, Howl’s Moving Castle and
Spirited Away, directs this sweet film
based on Mary Norton’s classic book The
Borrowers. Arrietty (voiced by Bridgit
Mendler), is a tiny but tenacious 14year-old girl who lives with her parents
(Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) under
the floorboards of a suburban home.
Like all little people, Arrietty remains
hidden except for the occasional covert
ops to “borrow” scrap supplies like sugar
cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shawn
(David Henrie), a human boy who comes to stay in the home,
discovers his mysterious housemate, a secret friendship
blossoms and poses danger for Arrietty and her family.
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One Reel – Pathetic. Even The Force can’t save it.
Two Reels – Tolerable. Coulda been a contender.
Three Reels – Thought-provoking. Something to talk about.
Four Reels – You want the truth? Great flick!
Five Reels – Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.
Valentine
Treats
Valentine’s Day Crafts
Monday, February 6
Make and take crafts and add your own unique
poetry, all ages, 4–4:45pm. Pembroke Pines
Branch Library, 955 NW 129 Ave. Pembroke
Pines. 954-437-2635
Next Step Dance
presents “EROS”
Friday, February 10
Next Step Dance dances
its way into the hearts of
audiences on Valentine’s Day weekend, as the
company presents an evening of contemporary
dance dedicated to the theme of love. This will
be the first ‘in season’ performance for Next
Step Dance. 8pm. $26.50. Broward Center For
The Performing Arts- Amaturo Theater, 201
SW 5th Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.
www.nextstepdance.org
Love In The Park
Tuesday, February 14
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic picnic
in the park while listening to live jazz.
$50 - $75pp. 6–10pm. Huizenga Plaza, 32 E
Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale. 561-447-9123
Sweetheart Dance
Tuesday, February 14
Supervised Valentine’s dance, music,
refreshments, and more. Pre-registration
required. For ages 12–16. 6:30–9pm.
Free. Sunview Park, 1500 SW 42 Ave.Fort
Lauderdale. 954-791-1040
Romance in the Gardens
Tuesday, February 14
Love is in the air at
this Valentines Day
benefit for Flamingo
Gardens! Enjoy
scrumptious food &
desserts paired with
fine craft beers &
honey wines in the
romantic setting of
the Flamingo Pond.
Acquaint yourself with the mating & nesting
habits of birds on special tours of the Aviary
& a moonlight birding tour lead by the So Fla
Audubon Society. Space limited. Reg. req.
For age 21+. $35–$45pp.5–7pm. Flamingo
Gardens, 3750 So Flamingo Road, Davie.
954-473-2955. www.flamingogardens.org
The Winds of Romance
Tuesday, February 14
The Florida Wind Symphony, a resident
professional ensemble of Florida Atlantic
University, welcomes you to a special
concert for this special day. Featuring
the remarkable voices of Dean Peterson
- soloist with the Metropolitan Opera
in New York - and Birgit Fioravante
- acclaimed soprano of The Dueling
Divas - this concert will inspire your
heart with romantic favorites. Conductor
Kyle Prescott invites you to an elegant
reception available following the concert.
7pm. $35. University Theatre, 777
Glades Road, Boca Raton. 954.462.0222
Aventura Documentary
Film Series: Love, Etc.
Tuesday, February 14
A witty, poignant and
humorous exploration
about the universal
stages of love, depicted
through five real stories
over the course of one year in New York
City. Young, old, gay, straight -- everyone
has experienced love -- and the joy
and frustration that comes with it. Love
Etc. documents the intimate journeys of
engaging characters aged 18-89 who
reflect the city’s diversity, and takes an
honest look at life’s most challenging
pursuit.This film is not rated. Parental
guidance suggested for children under 13.
7pm. $10. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center,
3385 NE 188 St. Aventura. 305-466-8002.
www.miamimovieco.com
Valentine’s Day Dance
Tuesday, February 14
Social event for After School Participants
of the 6 Neighborhood Parks only.
Parents/guardians must complete a
Registration form and a Code of Conduct
form. For ages 6–12. 4–6pm. Free.
Roosevelt Gardens Park, 2841 NW 11
St. Fort Lauderdale. 954-327-3888
Dine with the Dolphins
on Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 14�
Enjoy a delicious
candlelight dinner
under the stars,
overlooking the
dolphins at Dolphin
Harbor. In addition,
the Valentine’s Day
package includes
two Dolphin Odyssey experience
certificates, and two annual passes
to the park. Availability is limited &
advance reservations are required.
Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker
Cswy, Miami. 305-365-2501.
www.miamiseaquarium.com
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By Dr. Raym
Here are six tips to decoding the financial aid award letter—
and questions to ask before your teen chooses a school:
Compare out-of-pocket costs. To put together a financial
aid package, each college calculates your financial
need—the projected cost of attendance less your Expected
Family Contribution (EFC). Large variances in out-of-pocket
cost are likely due to a college’s total cost (tuition and fees,
room and board, supplies and other expenses). Is the cost
of attendance figure at each college consistent? How does
each college calculate your EFC?
Understand that you may need to pay more than the EFC.
If a college’s cost of education is $20,000 and your EFC
is $5,000, that leaves $15,000 in unmet financial need.
However, if the aid package totals $12,000, that leaves a
$3,000 gap you’ll have to cover. You should consider this
gap when comparing colleges.
Review any student contribution. Some colleges’ financial
aid award letters may list a student contribution figure—the
amount that a student is expected to contribute from private
scholarships and savings. They might also list a self-help
expectation—a student’s earnings from a job. You and your
student should evaluate this figure carefully and determine
how much he or she would need to work throughout the
school year and in the summers to raise this amount.
Review additional information. Some financial aid award
letters offer a web address where you can review terms
and conditions of loans, grants and scholarships, as well
as required next steps to accept or deny aid. Even if you
understand the information provided in the letter, it will be
helpful to get more details and understand the “fine print.”
Consider how much debt your student can realistically
handle once he or she graduates. Remember that the aid
you view in an award letter is for one year. Think beyond
one year—if a student takes out a loan for $7,000 each year
for four (or more) years, that’s a sizeable amount of debt at
graduation. Also consider factors such as repayment terms
and interest rates.
Find out what aid will go away in future years. Ask the
financial aid office how much aid to expect in future years
if your family’s financial situation stays about the same. Are
all grants listed on the financial aid award letter four-year
grants, or are some of them for freshmen only? How about
scholarships—did the letter list any one-year scholarships?
For four-year scholarships, what will be expected of your
student to keep them?
Financial aid award letters vary from college to college,
so don’t be afraid to ask financial aid administrators to
explain any sections that are ambiguous. An award letter
should give you a good understanding of what the college
will cost your family. Before you make any decisions, get the
clarity you need.
Dr. Raymond J. Huntington and Eileen
Huntington are co-founders of Huntington
Learning Center, which has helped children
achieve success in school for 30 years. For
more information about how Huntington can
help your child, call 1 800 CAN LEARN.
www.huntingtonlearning.com
Fight Less, Love More
Enjoy a Romantic
Married Life
By Laurie Puhn
Where did the romance go? If you’re
like most couples, including my clients
and myself, you get home from a planned
date night feeling wonderfully upbeat. The
next night you can barely remember where you
went to or what you ate.
Sporadic attempts at romance are just that
– temporary and easily forgotten. From date night
to a Valentine’s Day weekend getaway, each has
tremendous value, while we’re doing it. But when we
return home to our predictable routine of working
and caring for our children, those special one-on-one
moments with our honey quickly fade.
Does this mean that a marriage with children is
in trouble if the couple doesn’t have those heart
throbbing romantic highs once shared in the dating
phase? Absolutely not. When kids are in the mix,
married couples should expect a more tempered, but
certainly visible, daily romantic connection.
There are two kinds of romance, the one that
spontaneously happens to you because of a special
setting, like watching a sunset over the beach, or
gazing at each other through a candlelit dinner
with soft music in the background, and the one you
make happen anywhere, by consciously choosing to
say the right words at the right time to your mate.
The first type of romance readily happens during
the dating period, the second type requires greater
awareness and effort if you and your spouse want
keep your romantic attraction alive for the long-run.
The things we say and do, and don’t say or do,
can spark or block a loving connection. Our daily
word choices become what I call a couple’s “daily
communication routine. Hard-pressed for quality
time with our partners and spouses, it’s easy to fall
victim to a poor communication routine. To stop this
from happening, today I ask you to pay attention
to your established communication routine. Then,
if needed, include these loving comments in your
conversations with your honey. Ask your spouse to
do the same and the results will astound you.
The Food Network’s family-oriented program,
Fun and Fit As a Family returns featuring
Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen programming with
healthy food tastings, physical fitness activities,
interactive food labs and star-studded healthy
cooking demonstrations.
This year Michelle Bernstein & Rocco DiSpirito
are just two of the Super Star Chefs that will
share their passion for the art of gastronomie
with young foodies lucky enough to get a ticket.
The event takes place throughout the grounds
of Jungle Island, ensuring that families have the
opportunity to explore different aspects of healthy
living while enjoying the habitats of the Park,
Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26
from 10am–5pm.
There are five major destinations of activity:
Destination Garden, Destination Food,
Destination Fitness, Destination Discover
and Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen.
The purpose is to educate children and parents
about healthy lifestyle options. This is done
with an interactive approach that fosters true
understanding of the healthy lifestyle options
available to families. The aim is to show families
that through daily exercise and healthy food
choices, they can improve the quality of their
lives and have fun doing it!
Laurie Puhn is a Harvard-educated lawyer, couples mediator, relationship expert, and bestselling author
of “Fight Less, Love More: 5-Minute Conversations to Change Your Relationship without Blowing Up or
Giving In,” who appears on Good Morning America, 20/20, Fox News and CNN. Most importantly, she is
a wife and mother to two young children. Visit her interactive site at www.fightlesslovemore.com
$20/person, per day. Space is limited.
Call now to get your tickets. (advance sales only)
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First, let’s put our mate
first, every day. When one of you
walks in the door, immediately
greet each other (not the little kids
or your computer first). Or, if you see
your kids first, greet them, but don’t stop
there. Find your spouse. A gentle touch on
the shoulder with a simple “hello, how was
your day?” warms up the night. If you’re on
the phone when your mate gets home, end the
conversation. Yes, your spouse’s arrival takes
priority over others.
Second, say “good morning,” and “good night”
to each other every day. These statements bring
to mind that it is a good day or night because you
are together and with your special someone. Not
surprisingly, in our online research we found that
25% of couples don’t consistently say goodnight
to each other, and of those, 70% had thought
about breaking up in the prior year.
Finally, show love by highlighting your mate’s
positive character traits. Pick one out every day,
and if you think that’s hard, simply look for the
little things. Make comments like, “I love you for
(fill-in-the-blank),” As an example, one day I told
my husband, “I love you for leaving a new tube
of toothpaste on the bathroom sink for me to
use. That was really kind.” And one of my favorite
compliments (which my husband knows) is to
hear him say some variety of, “You are such a
good mother because you have so much patience
with the kids.” Interestingly, in our research, when
we asked people whether they’d prefer their mate
compliment them for being good-looking (a visual
compliment), or kind (a character compliment)
84 percent answered, “kind.”
A positive daily communication routine is the
way to keep love alive, when you don’t have time
for a vacation or a hand-in-hand sunset walk
in the park. For romance to thrive during childrearing years you have to choose it, or lose it.
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FARMERS’
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Enjoy your fruits and vegetables while they are peaking in flavor right after they
are freshly picked. Check out these local markets of home-grown freshness
SW RANCHES FARMERS’ MARKET
Healthy, delicious organic produce locally grown without pesticides or herbicides using sustainable methods. Family owned and operated. Fresh vegetables
& herbs, honey & bee pollen on site. Starter herb,
vegetable plants, & locally grown fruit trees available.
Mon-–Fri:10:30am–5:30pm; Sat–Sun: 9–5:30pm.
Closed Thursdays. 5150 So. Flamingo Rd. Southwest
Ranches. 754-423-3786. www.swrfarmersmarket.com
STILES FARMERS’ MARKET
Family-owned & operated by Joe Stiles & Family,
Stiles indoor farmers’ market offers the freshest
fruits, vegetables and the finest quality Italian,
Jewish, Jamaican , Asian & Spanish ethnic
specialties, frozen fish, & chicken. Also find breads
& pastries, wholesale foods, & dairy
products. For the past 59 years, Joe Stiles has
thrived and built a reputation in the community as
a customer-friendly grocer & good neighbor. Open
every day. Mon–Sat, 8am–8pm, Sun, 8am–6pm.
5920 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill. 954-733
5252. www.stilesfarmersmarket.com
JOSH’S ORGANIC GARDEN
Every Sunday this open-air green market features a variety of unique, exotic & unusual fruit,
vegetables, freshly picked(some the night before,) and juices, including the signature “Thank God!
Blend,” an organic juice made with fresh produce. Get there early. 9am–5:30pm. Hollywood Organic
Green Market at Harrison Street & the Broadwalk, 101 No. Ocean Dr # 169, 954-456-3276.
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MARANDO FARMS
Per fect Par ty Pack
Fresh local fruits and vegetables, herbs picked
at the height of ripeness within the past day or
two. You can pick your own fresh eggs. Food
Co-op available. Marando Farms offers an
extensive collection of plants from hedges to
exotic, decorative species. Farmers’ Market
weekdays:10am–5pm; Sat-Sun: 9am–5pm.
1401 SW 1st Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 954-2942331. www.marandofarms.com
$225
Bounce House &
Fun Food Machine All Day, • Combo’s Wet & Dry
• Waterslides
Clown For 1 Hour.
• Dunk Tank
• Characters
• Tents, Tables & Chairs
• Ponies & Train
• We Also Do Parks
GREEN MARKET-POMPANO BEACH
Presented by the Pompano Beach Historical
Society in partnership with the Pompano Beach
CRAthis market is committed to providing the best
and freshest fruits & vegetables, juices, baked
goods, seafood, gourmet teas & coffees & other
food items, as well as orchids, plants & healthrelated products & services. Visitors will find art,
books and historical images, art shows, historical
walking tours of Pompano Beach historic downtown, antique automobile shows, environmental
exhibits, live musical entertainment and products at
the GreenMarket as well. Every Saturday through
April 28. 8am–1pm. 100 NE 1st St. across from City
Hall, Pompano Beach. 954-782-3015
PARKLAND FARMERS’ MARKET
Would you like fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, crafts, & homemade cookies and pies? If so, the
City of Parkland is proud to announce the Parkland Farmers’ Market. Vendors will be selling everything from green peppers to sweet cupcakes. Parking is located off of Ranch Road. Live entertainment will be performing on the stage along with plenty of children’s activities making this a fun,
family event. Sundays: February 5 & 19, March 4 & 18, April 1 & 15. 9am–1pm. 8350 Ranch Rd,
Parkland. 954-757-4120.
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CLOWNS, FACE PAINTERS
& BALLOON ART
STRAWBERRY
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Games, balloon art,
magic shows, party
rentals, face painting,
video, photography,
unique party favors &
gifts and more!! Se Habla
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GATOR PARK
Fully narrated airboat tour of Everglades
National Park followed by a wildlife & alligator
show. Both show and tour are educational and
entertaining. After tour enjoy a birthday lunch.
$12/pp. 24050 SW 8 St. (US-41) 12 miles W. of
Fla TPK. 305-559-2255 or 800-559-2205. Visit
www.gatorpark.com for additional savings.
MIAMI SEAQUARIUM
Enjoy the birthday
of a lifetime where
dolphins fly, Lolita
the killer whale & her
Pacific white-sided
dolphin companions
interact & silly sea
lions entertain guests
in a comical skit.
Daytime birthday
celebrations include
a private picnic
area, a personalized
birthday cake, party
decorations, a cute
costume character
visit (weather
permitting), souvenir
t-shirts for the kids,
a plush animal for the birthday child and a
memorable photo with Salty the Sea Lion. Make
your child’s birthday party extra special by adding
a Dolphin Encounter experience! Also choose an
overnight birthday sleepover with trained education
instructors who will remain with the kids the entire
evening. 4440 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami. 305-3652507. www.miamiseaquarium.com
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14805 SW 216 St. Miami
305-235-1611 www.monkeyjungle.com
ZOO MIAMI
Birthday packages are designed for children
of all ages. Party minimum is 20 guests with
a maximum of 90. Packages include: food,
drinks, zoo admission, decorations, favors
& a gift for the birthday child.12400 SW 152
St. Miami. Call the Catering Dept. 305-2338389 x223 for additional information or visit
www.zoomiami.org
CHILDREN’S PARTIES
COOL-DE-SAC
Eat well. Play
Smart. Don’t
just throw your
child any party,
“Party Smart” at
Cool- De-Sac.
We take care of
everything from the invitations to the goodie bags,
so you can enjoy the party and attend to your
guests. All for less than you’d spend on a party at
home. Ask about our affordable and hassle-free
party packages at 786-463-4401 or come visit us at
The Shops at Sunset Place, Dixie Hwy & Sunset Dr
(SW 72 St.) in South Miami or our new location at
Dolphin Mall. www.cool-de-sac.com
DECORATIONS
ENCHANTED PARTY
DECORATIONS & BALLOONS
We provide a complete theme party and event
experience. We specialize in beautiful balloon
arrangements, decorations, tablecloths, pinatas,
candy stations & much more. Our attention to
detail & personalized approach will make your
event a unique one! Call us at 786-499-9588.
www.enchantedpartydecorations.com
INDOOR PARTY PLACES
ZIPPY RIDES /JUMPING GYM
205 Anson Blvd. Suite B.
786-873-7343. www.ZippyParty.com
BOWLING
SAWGRASS LANES
8501 N. University Dr. Tamarac.
954-722-2700.
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GOLD COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM
The museum invites you to plan your child’s
birthday celebration aboard a train in its nostalgic
atmosphere. Your groups will enjoy a Link train
ride, historic artifacts, picnic area/tavern car, model
trains & Thomas the Tank Play Station. Many
packages to choose from. Party Hours: Weekends
11am–4pm. Bounce House & Inflatable tent
available for rent. Loads of historic trains to climb
aboard! E-mail: [email protected]. 12450
SW 152 St, Miami. 305-253-0063. www.gcrm.org
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
New party themes at the Museum! You can
choose from many exciting themes ranging from
live animal demonstrations to science magic!
Birthday parties at the Museum are filled with
adventure and fun that your special boy or girl
will always remember. For children ages 5–12.
401 SW 2nd St. Fort Lauderdale 954-467-6637
or 954-713-0930 www.mods.org
SOUTH FLORIDA RAILROAD MUSEUM
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach
954-698-6620 www.sfrm.org
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avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the
readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish
mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any
money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also
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for $225. Combo’sWet & Dry, Water
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Characters, Tent, Tables & Chairs, Ponies,
Train and more. We also do parks. Call
today for other specials! 954-668-6543.
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CELEBRATION SOURCE
Your Complete Event Solution •
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Hands Down, the Largest inventory
of Carnival Rides, Interactive
Games & Inflatables, VR-Video
Simulators, Entertainment, Food
& Much More! 954-922-3530.
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FAT SCREENS
Our Theater, Your Yard.
Our video screens can be
used for viewing movies,
sports, video games and
more. Great for a small
backyard party or a block
party of 1000 people. Call
Miami’s original outdoor
movie screen company
today. 305-305-1410
www.fatscreens.com
FUN FACTORY
BOUNCE-N-PARTY
Bounce houses,
slides, combos,
interactive games,
clowns, characte
rs, fun foods,rock
wall, dunk tank,
trackless trains,
tables, chairs
and much, much more ! Fully licensed & insured
for all Parks. 954-788-6899 or 561-684-2220
www.funfactorybounce.com
KIDS-N-RIDES
A family owned business
that caters to fun!!
Ride the Whip. It’s a
unique,cool, safe, fun
ride for all ages. The ride
is enclosed in a truck
and we drive it to you.
Toddler Town inflatable
playground. Popcorn, Snow Cone & Cotton
Candy Machines. Licensed & Insured.
954-699-7508. www.KidsNRides.com
PARTY PLANNERS
FIESTA JOVEN
PRODUCTIONS
We come to your event.
Hilarious entertainment,
art decor, thrilling
attraction and rentals.
Themes include:
Royal Dinner with the
Princesses, Pirates,
American Idol,
spectacular Glam
and Fantasy Fables
of storybook dreams,
and movies. 786-709-5874 or 786-443-9903.
www.fiestajovenproductions.com
RAINFOREST CAFE
A Wild Place To Shop & Eat! Kids will have
a wild time at the “Wild Bunch Birthday”
party. Birthday packages for parties
of all sizes. Sawgrass Mills- 12801 W.
Sunrise Blvd. Sunrise. 954-851-1015.
www.rainforestcafe.com
Sports Training Made Fun
1401 Green Road
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
954-HAVE FUN (954.428.3386)
SKATING
Fun Like You’ve
Never Had Before!
Book Your Birthday Party Now!
Features include:
GALAXY SKATEWAY
7500 Southgate Blvd. No. Lauderdale
954-721-0580 • Davie 954-435-3300
SAVEOLOGY.COM ICEPLEX
3299 Sportsplex Dr, Coral Springs
954-341-9956. www.saveologyiceplex.com
PINES ICE ARENA
12425 Taft St, Pembroke Pines
954-704-8700 www.pinesice.com
SPA PARTIES
• Trampoline Park
• Ropes Course
• Little Kids’ Playground
• Human Gyroscope
• Climbing Wall
• Parent’s Lounge & Cafe´
• Piñata/Party Room
Opening
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SPA CELEBRATIONS
Throwing a party for your princess and not
sure what to do? For girls ages 3 & up! She
will feel like a SPA Celebrity while getting
pampered with her closest friends! Call 954707-3948 or Email:[email protected]
for more info or visit our website at
www.SpaCelebrations.net
SOUTH FLORIDA’S LARGEST INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK AND ROPES COURSE
SPORTS PARTIES
Positions
Available.
Apply Now!!
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Opening Spring 2012.
Fun Like You’ve Never
Had Before! Book Your
Birthday Party now!
Features Trampoline
park, Ropes Course,
Playground, Human
Gyroscope, Climbing Wall, Parent’s Lounge & Café,
Pinata/Party Room and More! Positions Available!
Apply Now! 1401 Green Rd. Deerfield Beach.
954-HAVE-FUN (954-428-3386)
SWEETS & TREATS
JAXSON’S ICE CREAM PARLOR
128 S. Federal Hwy. Dania Beach
954-923-4445 • www.jaxsonsicecream.com
WATER FUN
CASTAWAY ISLAND @ T-Y PARK
Wet & wild fun on the slides and interactive
playground. (Open March 9). 3300 N Park Rd.
Hollywood 954-985-1980. www.broward.org/parks
PARADISE COVE @ CB SMITH PARK
Open on March 9, 2012. CB Smith Park, 900 N
Flamingo Rd. Pembroke Pines 954-437-2650
www.broward.org/parks
SPLASH ADVENTURE
Open on March 9, 2012. Quiet Waters Park,
401 So. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Bch
954-360-1315. www.broward.org/parks
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RESTAURANTS
Celebrate Black
History Month
Remembering Our Roots
Saturday, February 4
Preventing
Sports Injuries
Courtesy of Miami Children’s Hospital
As parents, we all know the many
benefits that can come with our children
playing sports. Besides being a great way
to keep healthy and physically fit, team
sports provide kids with a wide range of
useful life skills, including discipline and
ability to work as part of a team, which
can enhance self-esteem. But playing
sports also puts children at risk of getting
injured. According to the National Center
For Sports Safety, over 3.5 million kids
under the age of 14 receive medical
treatment for sports-related injuries
each year. That’s why it’s important to
be informed of the different types of
sports-related injuries, their causes and
what you can do to help prevent them.
What Typically Causes
Sports Related Injuries?
Did you know that children ages 5-14
account for nearly 40 percent of sportsrelated injuries seen in emergency
rooms? Younger children are more
susceptible to sports-related injuries than
adults because they are typically less
coordinated and have a slower reaction
time. Broken bones, concussions and eye
injuries can result from falls, being hit
with an object or colliding into another
player. Sprains and strains are also
among the most common types of sportsrelated injuries, and typically happen to
children who play sports that involve
repetitive movements such as swimming,
gymnastics,
baseball
and
tennis.
What Can I Do to Prevent
My Child From Being Injured?
When it comes to children and sports,
injuries are inevitable. But there are
certain things you, as a parent, can do to
lower the risk of your child suffering from
a painful or potentially dangerous sportsrelated injury. Before you sign your child
up for a sport like little league baseball,
soccer or football, make sure he or she
knows how to play the game, since more
experienced players may be involved.
Once your child feels comfortable
enough to play with other kids, make
sure he or she has all the proper
equipment (helmets, shoes, padding,
mouth guards and protective cups)
and that all their equipment is in good
condition. Lack of proper equipment
is to blame for many sports injuries in
children. Meanwhile, enroll your child in a
reputable sport program run by a school,
youth center or church. Find a coach that
is trained in first-aid and CPR, and one who
encourages children to play by the rules.
When a Child is Injured
When injuries occur, it is important for
children to be evaluated by a pediatric
sports medicine specialist. Children are
not just small adults, they experience
different injuries than adults and growth
plates can be affected by certain injuries.
Thus, it is important for young athletes
to be assessed by experts specializing
in treating sports injuries in children.
The Pediatric Sports Medicine Program is part of Miami Children’s nationally ranked pediatric
orthopedics program. Miami Children’s is dedicated to supporting the treatment and prevention
of sports injuries in growing athletes. The program is staffed by two of the region’s top pediatric
sports medicine specialists, Dr. Stephen Swirsky, DO. and Dr. Craig J. Spurdle, MD. www.mch.com
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Riverland Park is celebrating Black History Month
with Remembering Our Roots on Saturday, at
3pm. This free event will feature live performances
from several musical, dance and other specialty
groups. Appearances will include the Riverland
Elementary Chorus, the Riverland Fit Kidz
Club, the Warfield Park Double Dutch Team,
and the Roots and Culture Dance Team. Light
refreshments will be served. Riverland Park,
950 SW 27 Ave. 954-321-1234.
Kijiji Moja
Saturday, February 18
Carter Park is hosting Kijiji Moja, a celebration
of Black History Month from 3–5pm. Kijiji Moja
is Swahili for “one village.” This free event helps
communities unite through live entertainment,
drumming circles, ethnic crafts, tribal storytelling
and other inner-attainment. Carter Park, 1450
W Sunrise Blvd. 954-828-5411.
I Have A Dream
- Smart Stage Matinee
Wednesday, February 15
Inspired by the arrest of Rosa
Parks, Dr. King becomes the
prime mover behind the
Montgomery, Alabama bus
boycott, putting his philosophy
of non-violent protest to work.
He gains national recognition and becomes the
dominant force in the Civil Rights Movement
during its decade of greatest achievement.
Students will be inspired by the story of this great
leader’s struggle and his dream of lifting “our
nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to
the solid rock of brotherhood.” Grades: 3–8.
10am. $3–$6. Broward Center -Amaturo Theater,
201 SW 5 Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.
www.browardcenter.org
Family Story Time
Wednesday, February 15
Celebrate Black History Month with stories &
crafts, all ages, 6:30–7:15pm. Registration
required. Pembroke Pines Branch Library, 955
NW 129 Ave. Pembroke Pines. 954-437-2635
SUNDIATA: An African Folktale
Saturday, February 18
Sundiata: An Epic African Folktale
is a multimedia production of
African history that will utilize
dance, music, theater, video,
and visual art to bring this
timeless historical account to
life. The story is centered on the life and times of
Sundiata Keita, leader of the Old Mali Empire of
West Africa. It is the role of these cultural historians
to maintain the continuum of history for their people
through music, song, dance, poetry, storytelling, and
visual art told in both English & continental African
dialect. 7pm. $20. Broward Center -Amaturo
Theater, 201 SW 5 Ave. Fort Lauderdale.
954-462-0222. www.browardcenter.org
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February Events
Events are subject to change or may be cancelled or postponed without notice. It’s best to call and confirm.
FAIRS &
& FESTIVALS
FESTIVALS
FAIRS
Grassroots Festival
of Music & Dance
Miami International
Boat Show
& Strictly Sail
Thursday–Sunday,
February 9–12
Thursday
–Monday,
February 16–20
This new music festival
covers 4 days, with 4 stages
& more than 40 bands, dance
workshops, camping, gourmet
foods & more. It also has a kid’s village with hands-on arts &
crafts projects, make your own instruments & face-painting.
Children 12&under/free. From $30-up.Times & ticket prices
vary see website. Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach
Dr. Key Biscayne. 786-332-4630. www.virginiakeygrassroots.org
This event features more than 3,000
boats & 2,000 exhibitors from all
over the globe with latest in powerboats, sailboats & engines,
marine electronics, nautical gifts, services & apparel. Premier
Day (Feb. 16)/Adult/$35, Adult/$18, 15&under/Free. Feb 16 &
20: 10am–6pm, Feb 17–19: 10am–8pm. Miami Beach Convention
Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach. 954-441-3220.
www.miamiboatshow.com
Taste Of The Beach
Wednesday, February 22
Food, drinks, fun, live entertainment & silent auction. Enjoy the best
offerings from 45 local restaurants and an exclusive wine & beer
tasting. $30pp. 6-9pm. Located in the parking lot across from Town Hall,
4501 N Ocean Dr. Lauderdale by the Sea. 954-776-1000. www.lbts.com
Food Network Wine & Food Festival
Thurs–Sun, February 23–26
Florida Renaissance Festival
America’s favorite wine and culinary extravaganza will feature new
events at Various locations throughout So. Beach. www.sobefest.com
Saturdays, Sundays & a Monday,
February 11–12, 18–19 &
Mon, 20(Presidents Day),
26–26, & March 3–4, & 10–11
Fun and Fit as a Family
Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26
For 5 exciting themed weekends guests can
browse through the enchanted craft village,
where more than 100 artisans & merchants
demonstrate & sell their wares. Twelve stages
of entertainment include jousting tournaments,
games of skill, historical reenactments, sword
fights, & magical illusions. Hearty food. 10am–
sunset. Prices range from Adult/$20, Child/
6–11/$7, 5&under/free. Quiet Waters Park, 401
So Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach. 954-776-1642.
www.ren-fest.com
There are 5 major destinations of
activity: Destination Garden, Destination
Food, Destination Fitness, Destination
Discover & Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen. It’s
an interactive approach that fosters true
understanding of the healthy lifestyle
options available to families while
exploring the habitats of the Park. 10am–
5pm. $20/pp/day. (advance sales only).
Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail ,
Miami (on MacArthur Cswy.) 877-7623933. www.funandfitasafamily.com
Sistrunk Street Festival & Parade
Saturday, February 25
The Parade will be filled with marching bands, steppers stepping, drill teams
twirling, and decorated floats of local businesses & politicians with the amazing
Caribbean Carnival Dancers bringing up the rear. Where the parade ends, enjoy
plenty of food, arts & crafts, merchandise, a health fair, & live entertainment on two
stages. 8am–6pm. Parade route: Sistrunk Blvd. to the Sistrunk corridor. 954-687-3472.
www.sistrunkfestival.org
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FEBRUARY EVENTS
THEATER & SHOWS
Shen Yun
Performing Arts
Saturday & Sunday,
February 10 & 11
The world’s premier
classical Chinese dance &
music company, returns
with a lavishly colorful
& exhilarating show. Its
masterful choreography
ranges from grand imperial
processions to legions of
thunderous drums, with
gorgeously costumed dancers, blossoming landscapes & ancient buildings appearing
on animated backdrops. Ancient legends of virtue & modern tales of courage are
brought to life in dance & song. Show times vary. $60–$200. Broward Performing Arts Au Rene Theater, 201 SW 5 Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. www.shenyun2012.com
Jack and the Beanstalk
Saturday, February 25, 2011
A modern day musical twist on a classic tale, our hero, Jack,
guided by his imagination, strives to become the famous
character from the book he is reading. We are gripped with
trepidation as we watch the giant beanstalk grow & see
our hero climb through the clouds to meet an ill-tempered
giant. Pre-show free arts & crafts activities & face painting
by Curly Sue & friends. Post show complimentary snacks.
$3–$15. 11am & 1pm. Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd. Ft.
Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. www.miniacipac.com
Florida Grand Opera: Rigoletto
Thursday, February 16
& Saturday, February 18
One of the
world’s bestloved operas,
Verdi’s Rigoletto
is the story of
a court jester
who enables
the Duke’s
philandering
and mocks
the husbands
and fathers of
the victims.
Michael Fabiano,
direct from the
Metropolitan
Opera, joins
the cast as the
Duke of Mantua.
$21–$200. Broward
Performing Arts
-Au Rene Theater,
201 SW 5 Ave.
Fort Lauderdale.
954-462-0222
Are You My Mother?
Sunday, February 26
Baby Bird hatches from her egg only to
find an empty nest. Unaware that her
mother has left to find food, she decides
to leave the nest to look for her. Baby
Bird is determined to find her mother
no matter what. Are You My Mother?
features a rich, upbeat musical score and
imaginative sets. Pre-show free arts &
crafts activities & face painting by Curly
Sue & friends. Post show complimentary
snacks. 11am & 1pm. $3–$15. Broward
Performing Arts -Amaturo Theater, 201
SW 5 Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222
Broadway Across America:
Billy Elliot
Wednesday, February 29
–Sunday, March 11
Billy Elliot The Musical is the joyous
celebration of one boy’s journey to
make his dreams come true. Set in a
small town, the story follows Billy as he
stumbles out of the boxing ring and into
a ballet class, discovering a surprising
passion that inspires his family and his
whole community. Show times vary.
$29.25–$81.25 Broward Performing Arts
-Au Rene Theater, 201 SW 5 Ave. Fort
Lauderdale. 954-462-0222
Snow White……
The Enchanting Musical
Saturdays Thru March 10
A new musical take on Snow White
brings to life the characters, the songs
& the story of one of the most beloved
fairy tales. Sing along to all your favorite
songs from the classic film like: Whistle
While You Work, Heigh-Ho & Some Day
My Prince Will Come. Space is Limited.
Res. Req. Every Sat@2 pm. Child/
12&under/$10, Adult/$14. Showtime
Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner
Blvd. Ste. 73, Boca Raton. 561-394-2626.
www.ShowtimeBoca.com
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FUN ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY EVENTS
MUSIC & CONCERTS
Willie Nelson & Family
Tuesday, February 7
Willie Nelson is an American country music icon.
For over 30 years, this “outlaw” singer-songwriter has
recorded more than 200 albums and achieved cult status,
earning multiple Grammy awards including ‘Country
Male Vocal Performance’ for his album Stardust. Don’t
miss your chance to experience The Red Headed
Stranger performing classics like Blue Eyes Crying in
the Rain & Nothing I Can Do About It Now, live on
stage. 8pm. $35–$75. Broward Performing Arts -Au Rene
Theater, 201 SW 5 Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222
Tuesday, February 14
For Patrizio Buanne, known for his engaging
and spectacular performances, it’s all about the
voice and an instinctive ability to convey real
emotion. The dark, ruggedly handsome singer
has already won over a legion of fans rooted in
the pop traditions of his Italian homeland. Now
he is stepping up a gear with his new collection,
PATRIZIO, which has already been released
and reached platinum status in Australia, New
Zealand, Asia & So. Africa. 8pm. $39 - $59. Broward
Performing Arts -Amaturo Theater, 201 SW 5 Ave.
Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. www.patrizio.tv
Green Thumb
@ Anne Kolb Nature Center
Saturday, February 11
Mandy Patinkin - Let Go
Friday–Monday, February 23–26
Who we were, who we are, who we might become.
In LET GO, he creates musical photographs...of
ourselves, our families, our country. Through the
words & music of some of the greatest American
composers, from Arlen to Berlin, from Sondheim
to Bernstein, LET GO is an extraordinary musical
journey that brings our family album to life.
Show times vary. $75. Aventura Arts & Cultural
Center, 3385 NE 188 St. Aventura. 305-466-8002.
www.aventuracenter.org or www.mandypatinkin.org
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS
Sunday–Tuesday, February 18–20
Help MODS release tens of thousands of
ladybugs across the street from our brand new
Science Park. Learn about ladybug myths and
folklore and how they grow and survive in the
wild. Then take a handful of ladybugs and set
them free! *Note: There are plenty of ladybugs
for everyone. Don’t worry, they do not bite
humans. Adult/$11, Child(2–12)/$9. Museum
of Discovery & Science, 401 SW 2 St. Fort
Lauderdale. 954-467-6637. www.mods.org
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Learn basic gardening techniques & tips for a
fun, family activity from 10–11am with Karin
Fields. An array of native plants will be for
sale from 9am–Noon. Check out the Friends
of Anne Kolb Nature Center Plant Sale.
Natives, herbs, & vegetable plants will be on
hand to enhance your garden. For all ages.
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park,
751 Sheridan St, Hollywood. 954-357-5161
Wags & Tales
Tuesday, February 13
Children can gain confidence in their
reading skills by reading to a pet therapy
dog, ages 5–11, 7–7:30 p.m. Sponsored by
the Humane Society of Broward County.
Pembroke Pines Branch Library, 955 NW
129 Ave. Pembroke Pines. 954-437-2635
Kite Day At Haulover Park
Sunday, February 19
MODS Ladybug Release Weekend
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Sunday, February 5
Learn about these marvelous mammals
through a presentation & crafts. Then stroll
down the New River Trail & see if you can spot
some of these gentle giants. For all ages. 2–
4pm. Free. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701
W. State Rd. 84, Dania Beach. 954-357-8884
Patrizio Buanne
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The sky over North
Miami Beach displays
a marvelous array
of colors & figures
from hundreds of
kites in the air during
this festival, which
features fun activities,
demonstrations,
kite-flying competitions & more. Free
admission. Kites on sale starting @
$5. Noon–5pm. Haulover Park 10800
Collins Ave. Miami Beach. 305-893-0906.
www.skywardkites.com
FUN ACTIVITIES
Nature Tots
Thursday, February 23
Kids and their parents can join a Broward
County Parks naturalist and learn about
nature through stories, songs, arts &
crafts, and more. Pre-regis. is required the
Monday before the program. 10–11am. $5/
child. Please bring exact change. For ages
2–4 accompanied by an adult. Secret Woods
Nature Center, 2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania
Beach. 954-357-8884
Delightful Flight
Sunday, February 26
Get an up-close look at some of Florida’s
butterflies & learn about gardens that
attract these delightful insects. For all ages.
Noon–12:30pm. $1.50/pp. Secret Woods
Nature Center, 2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania
Beach. 954-357-8884
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Saturdays & Sundays,
March 3 & 4, & 10 & 11
All aboard for Thomas the Tank Engine
as the classic storybook friend rolls into
Miami. This fun-filled family event offers
a 25-minute ride with Thomas, meeting
Sir Topham Hatt, live music interaction,
storytelling & more. $14–18. 10am–4:30pm.
Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW
152 St. Miami. 305-253-0063. www.gcrm.org
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