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Families explore the science of movement and performance through hockey-inspired activities during Power Play Weekends at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Photo courtesy of MODS.

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) invites families to explore interactive exhibitions, immersive IMAX experiences and hands-on learning opportunities throughout spring break season. From new documentary releases and traveling exhibits to sustainability initiatives and STEAM programs, MODS offers exciting opportunities for guests of all ages to learn, play and discover together.

“March showcases a broad range of engaging science experiences for children and adults,” said Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS. “With the debut of a new IMAX documentary, the Visit Lauderdale Science Festival, spring break camp and hands-on sustainability programs, families can discover new ways to experience science throughout the month.”

Broadway In Miami

The Arsht And Broadway Across America Celebrate A New Season Of Broadway In Miami

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of MiamiDade County (@arshtcenter) and Broadway Across America (@bwayamerica) are proud to announce the 2026 - 2027

Broadway in Miami Season in the Ziff Ballet Opera House with a six-show subscription package that includes two South Florida premieres, one Miami premiere and the return of three blockbuster musicals. The season opens in late September with the South Florida premiere of the five-time Tony Award®-winning musical Buena Vista Social Club , a vibrant and meaningful

Everything Beautiful Happens At Night

By Ted Malawer

Poignant Story About Bravery And Finding The Courage To Get On The Same Page

Christopher Dreeson, Laura Turnbull, and Randy Coleman star in Island City Stage’s East Coast premiere of Everything Beautiful Happens at Night

It’s the 1980s in Manhattan and celebrated children’s book author Ezra is at a creative and personal roadblock. His new book and literary legacy is in limbo. What, or who, will it take for him to find acceptance and inspiration again? Journey into a writer’s mind and heart as Island City Stage presents the East

Coast U.S. premiere of Everything Beautiful Happens at Night from April 2 –April 26. Tickets are on sale now. From writer Ted Malawer (Red, White, & Royal Blue), Carbonell and Silver Palm Award-winning director Bruce Linser, and featuring stunning illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Bong Redila, Everything Beautiful Happens at Night is a tender, funny, and moving story about the life you have, the life you want, and who stays when the world gets quiet.

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spectacle that honors Miami’s enduring connection to Cuban music, culture and storytelling.

Upcoming Schedule

• Buena Vista Social Club Tuesday, September 29th, 2026Sunday, October 4th, 2026. National Tour Press Opening Engagement.

• A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical Tuesday, December 1st, 2026Sunday, December 6th, 2026

• The Great Gatsby Tuesday, January 12th, 2027Sunday, January 17th, 2027

• The Sound Of Music Tuesday, February 9th, 2027 - Sunday,

February 14th, 2027

• Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Tuesday, March 30th, 2027Sunday, April 4th, 2027

• Jersey Boys Tuesday, June 8th, 2027Sunday, June 13th, 2027

Season Subscriptions

Season ticket packages are now on sale and prices range from $260 to $975* for all six shows. To renew a subscription or become a subscriber, visit: www.arshtcenter.org. Or call the Adrienne Arsht Center box office

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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition®, the renowned touring experience that has welcomed millions of visitors worldwide, is coming to Fort Lauderdale. Opening Thursday, March 12th, 2026 and running through Sunday, June 14th, 2026, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, the exhibition offers an extraordinary opportunity to view Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes up close and at life-size scale. You will have plenty of time to see this masterpiece as the experience runs through Sunday, June 14th, 2026.

“Galleria Fort Lauderdale is excited to bring this globally recognized exhibition to South Florida for residents and visitors to enjoy in tandem with great shopping and dining,” said Tatiana Juarez, Regional Marketing Director at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. “This educational, entertaining and immersive experience reaffirms the

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by surprise. I found myself laughing out loud and then crying a moment later, which is the mark of powerful theatre for me,” said Linser, making his Island City Stage directorial debut. “The characters and relationships are well-crafted and profoundly human. Although it’s set in a specific time and place, the themes still resonate deeply for

book author. Nancy is his fiercely loyal editor. Their creative partnership has shaped stories that delight generations. But when writer’s block pushes Ezra far past deadlines to deliver his latest book, a new voice enters the conversation and begins to change Ezra’s life, inspiring a controversial ending to Chipmunk and Squirrel, and test-

and ultimately as a children’s book author and novelist himself, Ted Malawer has spun a tale close to home. Everything Beautiful Happens at Night was partially inspired by his childhood LGBTQ author heroes Maurice Sendak (“Where the Wild Things Are”) and Arnold Lobel (“Frog

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and Toad” books). The play held its world premiere at Capital Stage in Sacramento, California, in early 2025 and its second U.S. staging brings it to the awardwinning Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Florida.

Island City Stage’s production of Everything Beautiful Happens at Night, directed by Linser, stars Christopher Dreeson as Ezra, Laura Turnbull as Nancy, and Aidan Paul as Jake.

While Everything Beautiful Happens at Night marks Bruce Linser’s directing debut with Island City Stage, ICS audiences will recognize him as the actor who played John/James in Love! Valour! Compassion! and Jane/Lord Edgar in The Mystery of Irma Vep. He also played Gavin in the world premiere of Family Tree at Plays of Wilton next door. Favorite directing projects in the area include Woody Guthrie’s American Song, The Spitfire Grill, and the world premiere of The Science of Leaving Omaha (Palm Beach Dramaworks), numerous productions with MNM Theatre including Man of La Mancha, Avenue Q, Little Shop of Horrors, The World Goes ‘Round, Side by Side by Sondheim, and 108 Waverly and The Timekeepers (Plays of Wilton). He is an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and a member of Actors’ Equity Association. Christopher Dreeson (Ezra) was last seen at Island City Stage as Horace in The

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Little Foxes. He made his South Florida professional debut in 2018 in the Carbonell-recommended one-man show Confessions of a Nightingale playing the role of Tennessee Williams, directed by Jeffrey Bruce. Dreeson’s most recent Carbonell nomination was for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (John aka Fountainhead) in the New City Players production of Water by the Spoonful directed by Elizabeth Price. Last spring, Dreeson won a Del Lago award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor for his role of Jeff in Boca West’s production of Dry Powder at the Delray Beach Playhouse.

Laura Turnbull (Nancy) recently completed a successful run of Come From Away at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre and prior to that was seen in Spitfire Grill at Actor’s Playhouse. Over the past 25 years, Turnbull has performed with nearly every professional theatre in South Florida and last season appeared in All My Sons (New City Theatre), Anastasia (Slow Burn Theatre), and Lost in Yonkers (Palm Beach Dramaworks). When not on stage, she can be found behind the scenes costuming or assisting with costumes for several local theaters. In addition, Laura has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, regional theatres, television and film. She’s a proud, long-standing member of Actors Equity Association and SAG/ AFTRA. Aidan Paul (Jake) will be making his Island City Stage debut in Everything Beautiful Happens at Night. His recent credits include playing Adam/Leo in The Inheritance Part 1 (Zoetic Stage), Link in

Filed: 02/23/2026 15:17:39 Third Judicial District, Canyon County Jess Urresti, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk - Ozuna, Tenley

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CANYON

SARAH F. FRISCH, an individual; and RYAN P. FRISCH, an individual; Plaintiffs, vs

VLADISLAV SHAROVETSKYY, an individual; Defendant.

TO: VLADISLAV SHAROVETSKYY:

Case No. CV14-25-12877

SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

You have been sued by Sarah F. Frisch and Ryan P. Frisch, the Plaintiffs, in the District Court in and for Canyon County, Idaho, Case No. CV14-25-12877.

The nature of the claims against you are for personal injury and property damage due to a motor vehicle collision on or about December near New due to a motor vehicle collision occurring on or about December 16, 2023, near New. Plymouth, Payette County, Idaho.

Any time after twenty-one (21) days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgement against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the CASE Number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 1115 Albany St., Caldwell, Idaho 83605, (208) 454-7300, and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiffs’ attorney Taylor W. Williams, Driggs & Kidd, PLLC, 901 Pier View Dr, Suite 209, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83402, (208) 505-8880.

A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk if the Court or the attorney for Plaintiffs. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter.

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Hairspray (FSU) and Bobby in Cabaret (Mountain Theatre Company).

Everything Beautiful Happens at Night co-producers are Russell Vance, Michael Mullins and Terry Gaw; Lights and Sound Sponsor is Scott Bennett; Talent Sponsors are Paul Rolli & Bennett Quade and Robert Lee; Costume Sponsors are Rita Cassady and John Colemen; Set Sponsors are Margie & Trevor Fried; and Illustrations Sponsor is DC Allen & Ken Flick No Gay Hate Fund at Our Fund.

Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., the SHS Foundation, the Warten Foundation, and OutClique.

From twisted tales to touching human stories, Island City Stage’s upcoming season invites you to expect the unexpected. Upcoming bold productions, each delivering unexpected twists, inventive storytelling, and unforgettable theatrical moments include Light Switch by Dave Osmundsen from May 21 – June 14 and Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector from August 20 – September 20.

Individual show tickets start at $45. A Mimosa Sunday performance sponsored by John Fomook and Charles Lee will take place on April 12. A special Women’s Night at the Theatre sponsored by Barbara Signer and Fran Epstein will take place on April 24. The show runs for one hour and 40 minutes with no intermission.

Island City Stage believes that theatre should belong to the next generation of storytellers, artists, and audiences. Its new “30 Under 30” initiative invites

patrons ages 18–29 to experience awardwinning, professional theatre for just $30 per ticket (plus taxes & fees; subject to availability on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday matinees). Limit one ticket per patron per production. A government-issued photo ID will be required at will call. When ordering online, use the discount code “30U30.” For more info and to purchase tickets, visit: www.islandcitystage.org. Call: (954) 928-9800. Or email: boxoffice@islandcitystage .org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ IslandCityStage. And on Instagram at: @islandcitystage1.

About Island City Stage

Founded in 2012, Island City Stage is a professional theater committed to sharing stories of universal interest, engaging diverse audiences with entertaining, challenging, and inspiring productions and programs, often exploring the LGBTQ+ culture. These shows are brought to life on stage through the talents of professional artists whose credits include Broadway, Off Broadway, national tours, major regional theaters, film and television. Island City Stage offers an intimate setting with six rows of stadium seating to foster a feeling of inclusion and participation in each theatrical event. Island City Stage is a 501 (c) 3 NonProfit Organization. It is located at 2304 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305. For tickets and more information, please call: (954) 928-9800. Or visit: www.islandcitystage.org.

at: (305) 949-6722. Or the Season Ticket

Holder Hotline toll-free at: (800) 939-8587.

All Broadway in Miami ticketholders have access to Arsht Plus, a series of interactive pre-performance experiences such as artist conversations, dance lessons, cooking demos, live music and family fun offered on select performances. For guests with accessibility needs, the Arsht provides accessible seating and complimentary assistive listening devices for all performances, along with sign language interpretation, open captioning and audio description at select shows to ensure an inclusive experience for all guests.

The 2026 - 2027 Broadway in Miami Season is presented by Florida Theatrical Association in association with the Adrienne Arsht Center, with generous support from presenting sponsor Bank of America along with supporting sponsor Lexus.

The new Broadway in Miami six-show subscription series at the Adrienne Arsht Center is as follows:

Buena Vista Social Club –

South Florida premiere and National Tour Press Opening Engagement Tuesday, September 29th, 2026Sunday, October 4th, 2026

“Broadway’s most fabulous party! Buena Vista Social Club explodes with brilliant, vibrant music and dancing.” –The Daily Beast

It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past.

Hailed as a “jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see” (The Washington Post), the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.

A Beautiful Noise:

The Neil Diamond Musical – Miami premiere Tuesday, December 1st, 2026Sunday, December 6th, 2026

“SO GOOD, SO GOOD, SO GOOD!”CBS, CNN, Good Morning America, Morning Joe, Entertainment Weekly

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, showstopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway and head out on the road across America.

Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

The Great Gatsby – South Florida premiere Tuesday, January 12th, 2027 - Sunday, January 17th, 2027

“A razzle-dazzle show, a riot of 1920’s costumes, tap dancing, fireworks, and vintage cars.” - Entertainment Weekly

The Party’s Roaring In Miami!

The Great Gatsby is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (So You Think You Can Dance), a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones) and a jazz- and popinfluenced original score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square).

The Sound Of Music

Tuesday, February 9th, 2027 - Sunday, February 14th, 2027

“A masterpiece is a masterpiece and this one sings.” Chicago Tribune

For 65 years, The Sound Of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to Miami to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and

romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” The Sound Of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain. The Sound Of Music features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th Anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.

Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Tuesday, March 30th, 2027Sunday, April 4th, 2027

“Beauty And The Beast is everything you could hope for: lovely music, dazzling costumes and standout choreography that made me fall in love!” - Chicago Tribune

Be our guest at Disney’s Beauty And The Beast, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in more than 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the

classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. Disney’s Beauty And The Beast is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic. Jersey Boys Tues, June 8th,

CityPlace Doral To Host Bunny Trail Easter Bash Event On March 14th

Hop on over to CityPlace Doral! This Spring, every bunny is welcome to CityPlace Doral as the Center blooms with activities for its Bunny Trail Easter Bash on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The free event will provide an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a day of egg-cellent activities at the Fountain Plaza, including an Easter egg trail, live music, arts and crafts, games and activities, free digital photos with the Easter Bunny, a K-Pop performance and story time with Michelle Martinez-Salom, the author of “Where Are You, Butterfly? A Beautiful Journey.” Gitanillas Dance Studio will present a youth flamenco performance.

Hop on over to the Bunny Trail! Families will receive a special trail map highlighting all the egg-citing stops throughout CityPlace Doral. As guests visit each location to collect their Easter eggs, they’ll earn a stamp along the way. Once their map is fully stamped, they can hippity-hop back to the registration table to turn it in for a chance to win an Easter basket bursting with prizes and gift cards from CityPlace Doral retailers. It’s a hopfilled adventure with sweet surprises around every corner.

The Oasis experience at CityPlace Doral’s Fountain Plaza features a relaxing, open-air atmosphere for friends and family to enjoy grab-and-go bites from CityPlace Doral’s restaurants and enjoy South Florida’s weather. The Oasis incorporates Adirondack chairs, tables, umbrellas and oversized games such as Chess, Cornhole, Connect Four and more. Martinez-Salom is a Miami-born performer, author, educator, and ACSMcertified Exercise Physiologist. She studied musical theater at PAVAC (now New World School of the Arts) and has appeared in local commercials and films. She is the author of “Where Are You, Butterfly? A Beautiful Journey,” a children’s book following a monarch butterfly’s migration.

Visitors are encouraged to tag @CityPlaceDoral for a chance to be featured on the Center’s Social Media channels.

When: Saturday, March 14th, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: CityPlace Doral

8300 NW 36th Street, Doral, Florida 33166

Cost: Bunny Trail Easter Bash Event is free and open to the community.

Parking: Parking at CityPlace Doral is available for an additional charge in the parking garage. Valet service is also available.

How: For more information, please visit: https:// cityplacedoral.com/events.

About CityPlace Doral: CityPlace Doral is an attractive leisure destination offering a collection of memorable dining, shopping, wellness and entertainment experiences. Featuring 250,000 Square Feet of retail space,

CityPlace Doral is a master-planned, mixed-use development nestled in the dynamic employment center of Doral in the heart of Miami-Dade County.

CityPlace Doral combines the vision of world-renowned architects, designers and artists creating the next crown jewel of prosperous dining, entertainment and upscale shopping in one of South Florida’s growing cities. CityPlace Doral includes more than 40 dining, shopping and entertainment destinations for all palates and walks of life, and the property’s entertainment retail component is anchored by a roster of first-class tenants from all over the country. For more information, visit: www.cityplacedoral.com. Or call: (786) 693-1849. Join the conversation and follow CityPlace Doral on Instagram, Facebook and X at: @CityPlaceDoral.

returns to the road! Celebrating 20 yearsJersey style! They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard…and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Beggin’” and “Working My Way Back to You.”

Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award®-winning, original Broadway sensation, Jersey Boys. ?From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.

*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Ticket prices

include fees. Visit: www.ArshtCenter.org for up-to-date information. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of MiamiDade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, and the state of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations.

About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Since opening in 2006 in the heart of downtown, the Arsht proudly serves as the cultural pulse of Miami – the heart of magical live arts experiences that spark the imagination and connect people to one another. Whether on our stages or in your neighborhood, the Arsht is alive yearround with international artists, innovative programming from resident companies

and local arts partners, free community events that reflect Miami’s unique identity and more than 100 culturally diverse and impactful learning experiences for 80,000 children every year. The Arsht, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, has been recognized as a leader in the Miami’s cultural transformation, producing more than 400 annual events that generate 11,500 local jobs and $125 Million in economic impact. The Arsht is home to a robust series of touring Broadway musicals, star-studded jazz and classical music concerts curated for South Florida, an award-winning Miami-based theater program and numerous historic and televised events. Free annual Arsht events, such as Gospel Fest Miami, Art + Mind Day, Heritage Fest and our LGBTQ+ Pride celebration bring together people from all corners of our community. For more info, visit: www.ArshtCenter.org. The John Gore Organization is a leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Under the leadership of 25time Tony-winner and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office and Broadway

Brands. The company presents shows in over 45 cities across North America as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Japan, and China. It has won Tony Awards in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards. The John Gore Organization is committed to supporting theater access and education programs that introduce Broadway to the next generation of audiences and theater professionals. Broadway Across America (BAA) is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway .com, The Broadway Channel, Broadway Box.com, Group Sales Box Office, and Broadway Brands. Led by 25-time Tony Award winner John Gore (Owner & CEO), Broadway Across America pioneered the Broadway subscription touring model and is a leading presenter of first-class productions across more than 45 North American markets. Since inception, Broadway Across America has produced and/or invested in hundreds of Broadway, touring Broadway, and international productions that have won countless Tony awards and introduced millions of fans to the power of live theater.

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property’s long history of celebrating art and culture.”

Rated 4.8 stars globally, the exhibition faithfully recreates all 34 of Michelangelo’s ceiling and altar masterpieces using licensed high-resolution imagery and an advanced printing technique. From The Creation of Adam to The Last Judgment, every fresco is rendered in vivid detail, allowing visitors to explore the emotion, depth, and artistry of the Vatican’s most celebrated space—without crowds, time limits, or a trip to Rome. The exhibition has earned high praise for its accessible approach to art appreciation, enabling visitors to see every detail, brushstroke, and color of the frescoes at their own pace, with informative signage and audio guides enhancing the experience.

“We are thrilled to bring this immersive experience to Fort Lauderdale,” said Martin Biallas, CEO of SEE® Global Entertainment, the producer of the exhibition. “Whether you’re an art lover, history enthusiast, or someone encountering this masterpiece for the first time, this exhibition allows you to experience Michelangelo’s genius in an intimate and unforgettable way.”

Tickets are now available at: https:// chapelsistine.com/exhibits/. The exhibition will run for a limited time. General Admission tickets start at $28, with discounted admission for seniors, military, students, and children. VIP Tickets include any time entry and a souvenir guidebook.

To celebrate the opening, guests can receive 20% off tickets now through Sunday, March 15th, 2026 - the only time this offer will be available.

Exhibition Details

• Galleria Fort Lauderdale – 2414 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

• Runs from Thursday, March 12th, 2026 through Sunday, June 14, 2026

• Hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday

• Wednesday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

(7:00 PM last entry)

• Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

(5:00 p.m. last entry)

“This exhibit was wonderful. I doubt that I may ever have the opportunity to visit the real Sistine Chapel, so this exhibit gave me an informative and beautiful representation of what I might see. Plus, the visuals were large and up close so I could see more detail and really experience the artistry and talent and spiritual insight of Michelangelo. I took part in the audio tour which was very informative.”

— Fedel S., verified guest review

The exhibition is presented by SEE® Global Entertainment in partnership with SBX Group, with Leap Event Technology as the Official Ticketing Provider. Leap provides a suite of technology, marketing, and data solutions for some of the world’s biggest sports and entertainment brands. For more information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale or for a complete list of retailers, call: (954) 564-1015. Or visit: www.galleriamall-fl.com.

About SEE® Global Entertainment

SEE® Global Entertainment is part of the SEE® family of companies representing the finest in themed entertainment specializing in global touring exhibitions including Star Trek, King Tut, Titanic, The X-Files, Asterix, CoComelon Playdate, Frida Kahlo, McQueen PROVOCATEUR™

EXPERIENCE, Michael Jackson, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, Museum of Failure, Disgusting Food Museum, and The Art of Banksy: Without Limits. SEE® is led by President Martin Biallas, a Hollywood Veteran of 30 years. For more info, visit: www.seeglobalentertainment .com. And: www.martinbiallas.com.

About SBX Group SBX Group is a leading global entertainment agency with two distinct divisions: talent and attractions. The talent division represents the business interests of renowned athletes and high-profile media personalities. SBX cultivates strategic partnerships, joint ventures, owned brand IPs, and charitable initiatives, maximizing their clients’ commercial success

and personal brand impact. The attractions division specializes in creating, owning, and operating captivating live entertainment experiences. This includes innovative touring productions and permanent installations in major entertainment hubs. For more info, visit: www.wearesbx.com.

About Galleria Fort Lauderdale Galleria Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, features a variety of popular dining and retail options. Macy’s, Dillard’s and H&M anchor the center which also is home to Altar’d State, Apple, Banana Republic, Free People and Pandora. The center features a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s.

Powerhouse Gym can also be found at the property. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach, it is minutes from the airport, port, downtown, hotels and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). Located at 2414 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 it is open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Restaurants and anchors enjoy varied hours. More information is available by calling: (954) 564-1015. Or by visiting: www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Traveling Exhibit Spotlight: HOCKEY:

Faster Than Ever

Now Open – Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever invites guests to explore the science behind hockey through interactive challenges focused on reaction time, strength and technology. Guests can discover how physics, engineering and innovation shape the sport, from equipment design to player performance. Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, with additional support from Finally, Florida Panthers Foundation, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and the Shannon and Johnathan Robertson Charitable Fund. Included with Museum admission. For more information, please visit: https:// mods.org/hockey.

Traveling Exhibit Spotlight:

Game On! Adventure in Every Move

Now Open – Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

Game On! Adventure in Every Move

invites guests to jump into life-sized interactive games that explore the fun of motion, balance and teamwork through hands-on play. Families can race through oversized challenges, test coordination and problem-solving skills and experience how movement, physics and strategy come together in dynamic, full-body gameplay. Designed for all ages, the exhibit blends creativity, collaboration and active learning to transform play into an engaging experience. Included with Museum admission. For more information, please visit: https://mods.org/gameon.

Power Play Weekends

Now - April • Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Sundays 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Families can explore the science of movement and performance during Power Play Weekends at MODS. Hockeyinspired activities throughout the Museum invite guests to test reaction time, coordination and problem-solving skills while learning how physics and wellness support athletic performance. Included with Museum admission. For more information, please visit: https://mods.org/powerplay.

IMAX® Documentary Opening: Wild Asia: Life at Extremes Opens Friday, March 13th, 2026

Wild Asia: Life at Extremes explores the remarkable wildlife and ecosystems of Asia through breathtaking cinematography and powerful conservation storytelling. The film highlights the region’s diverse habitats and the extraordinary species that thrive within them. Included with Museum admission. For more information, please visit: https://mods.org/wildasia.

Keep Our Beaches Clean: Beach Cleanup

Saturday, March 14th, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Join MODS at the Dr. Von D. MizellEula Johnson State Park for a community beach cleanup focused on protecting South Florida’s coastline. Advance registration required. For more information, please visit: https://mods.org/beachcleanup.

Makerspace Workshop: Pepper’s Ghost Saturday, March 14th, 2026 • 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Discover the science behind a classic stage illusion in this hands-on Makerspace workshop. Participants will build their own Pepper’s Ghost box while exploring light, reflection and visual perception to make images appear out of nowhere. Designed for ages 10 and up, no experience is required, just curiosity, creativity and a love of making. For details, visit: https://mods.org/peppersghost.

Camp STEAMology: Camp Aviation Academy: Air to Orbit

Monday, March 16th, 2026 – Friday, March 20th, 2026 • 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Campers in kindergarten through fourth grade will take flight during spring break with hands-on engineering challenges, flight-inspired experiments and creative builds that explore the science of lift, thrust and propulsion. The week also includes a weekly IMAX® immersion for an extra dose of high-flying fun. For more information and to register, please visit: https://mods.org/camp.

Scouting America Workshop: Eco Defenders

Saturday, March 28th, 2026 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Scouts explore environmental stewardship and sustainability through interactive science activities connected to official badge requirements. For more information, please visit: https://mods.org/ scoutworkshops.

About the Museum of Discovery and Science Opened in 1977 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. MODS connects people to inspiring science, providing STEM education and

tural experiences for 450,000+ visitors

FOOL’S GOLD:

The Art Of the Steal And The Privatization Of The Presidency

John & Nisha Whitehead

In his State of the Union address, President Trump declared that America is entering a “Golden Age.” Golden for whom?

For a president who lives lavishly in a taxpayer-funded mansion, jets around to weekend golf getaways at taxpayer expense, and dismisses concerns about “affordability” as fake news, life might indeed be gilded.

For the rest of the country, it is fool’s gold.

Nearly six-in-ten Americans say the country is worse off now than it was a year ago. Groceries cost more. Utilities cost more. Housing costs more.

For millions of families, this is not a golden age.

It is a painful lesson in imperial economics: the billionaire class lives large while “we the people” are told to live small.

Trump is not working to make America great again. He is working to expand his wealth, protect his investments, and rule in gilded comfort at taxpayer expense.

As a candidate, Trump promised to “drain the swamp.”

Instead, the swamp has been privatized.

When it comes to the true state of our nation, Americans would do well to examine not just what the Trump administration has accomplished—or failed to accomplish—but who has profited.

The highest public office in the land has become a personal revenue stream for Donald Trump & Co.—a vehicle for private enrichment that monetizes access, influence and public assets while the public pays the tab.

To monetize the presidency is to treat public power as property—something to be leased, leveraged and exploited for private gain.

This is how you bilk a nation.

The man who once lent his name to the ghostwritten The Art of the Deal is now authoring a far more instructive manual: The Art of the Steal—a step-by-step guide to how to convert a constitutional republic into a personal brand.

According to the New York Times Editorial Board,

the Supreme Court’s ruling against his tariff policy—don’t believe it. That’s just another money grab.

A $10 Billion taxpayer buy-in to a privatized Board of Peace created and controlled by Trump in perpetuity with no real oversight or accountability.

$230 Million in damages Trump claims he is owed over investigations into his own past misconduct.

Another $10 Billion in damages which Trump claims he is owed after an IRS contractor was convicted of leaking his tax information.

Millions in trademark rights and licensing fees tied to Trump’s name on public infrastructure. As trademark attorney Josh Gerben notes, “The move raises unusual questions about the intersection of public infrastructure and private brand ownership. While presidents and public officials have had landmarks named in their honor, a sitting president’s private company has never in the history of the United States sought trademark rights in advance of such naming.”

At least $23 Million from licensing Trump’s name overseas since his re-election.

$4 Billion flowing into Trump family coffers in the first year of his second term, including $867 Million through cryptocurrency ventures.

Public money redirected toward private allies and enforcement expansion:

$128 Million for an ICE warehouse purchased three years earlier for $29 million—a $100 million markup benefiting a Russian-backed company.

$15 Million earmarked to feed starving children internationally, which was instead impounded for OMB director Russell Vought’s security detail.

$51 Billion in taxes not paid by Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla in 2025 after receiving a 4.9% tax rate.

A $10 Billion government contract between the Army and Palantir, founded by Trump supporter Peter Thiel.

Foreign entanglements and gifts:

A $400 Million luxury plane from the Qatari government, which will be retrofitted at taxpayer expense for Trump’s official use as Air Force One and which he plans to take with him when he leaves office.

“While presidents and public officials have had landmarks named in their honor, a sitting president’s private company has never in the history of the United States sought trademark rights in advance of such naming.”

John & Nisha Whitehead

“Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1.4 Billion… All told, Mr. Trump has profited from his return to the presidency by an amount of money equal to 16,822 times the median U.S. household income.”

Power attracts conmen and swindlers. It always has. But never has the grift been so openly institutionalized.

Just consider the entries in this administration’s ledger.

Personal indulgence and vanity projects:

$400 Million and counting for a White House ballroom underwritten by corporate giants whose regulatory futures sit squarely in presidential hands.

$70 Million for a luxury jet with a private bedroom so DHS Secretary Kristi Noem can fly around in comfort with her rumored partner.

$28 Million for an Amazon documentary on Melania Trump.

Tens of millions for Trump’s weekend golf trips to Mara-Lago, including what he charges the American taxpayer for the Secret Service to be housed at the resort.

Policy decisions that generate revenue or leverage:

Billions in stealth taxes disguised as “emergency” tariff revenues paid for by the American people. According to NPR, the federal government is now collecting roughly $30 Billion per month in tariff revenue—far more than it collected from import taxes before Trump returned to office—largely paid for by American consumers. So when Trump tries to sell Americans on the idea that tariffs could eventually replace income taxes—a clear bid to overturn

Hundreds of millions more from foreign government-linked investors gaining access through the purchase of the Trump family’s cryptocurrency ventures.

These are not isolated expenditures. They reveal a pattern.

They speak to the blueprint Trump has used to monetize his stint in the White House.

The Founders anticipated precisely this danger: a president tempted to convert public trust into private profit. The Constitution’s Foreign and Domestic Emoluments

Clauses were intended to prevent a president from profiting from office.

With Congress unwilling to enforce the Constitution and the courts slow to intervene, these guardrails have weakened.

As the Brennan Center concludes, “Not even the most notorious public corruption scandals from American history can match the scale of Trump’s profiteering in terms of total dollar amount.”

This is how access to power is sold to the highest bidders.

The American system of government was designed as a constitutional covenant: power delegated, limited, and bound by law.

What we are witnessing is transactional governance: access traded, favors exchanged, loyalty rewarded, and policy negotiated like a business deal.

This pay-to-play culture now permeates the highest levels of power.

The U.S. government is fast becoming a self-serving, money-laundering enterprise masquerading as legitimate authority.

The choice before us is not partisan. It is constitutional.

A republic cannot survive when public office becomes private property.

As I make clear in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, this is how republics fall.

It is time to drain the swamp.

Editor’s Note: John Whitehead is an attorney and author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of constitutional law, human rights and popular culture. John Whitehead’s commentary are his views and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org. Information about The Rutherford Institute is available at: www.rutherford.org

Advancing Pediatric Sports Medicine

Florida Panthers Captain Aleksander “Sasha” Barkov Announces Significant Seven-Figure Gift

Florida Panthers Captain Aleksander “Sasha” Barkov, a longtime supporter of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, recently joined patients and their families for a special celebration where he announced a significant seven-figure philanthropic gift to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation.

This exceptional gift will expand Pediatric Orthopedic and Sports Medicine services at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, supporting this program, which is ranked first in the state of Florida by U.S. News and World Report. The program cares for patients with acute emergency injuries, surgical needs, rehabilitation, injury prevention, education, concussion management, and athletic training services. In recognition of his significant seven-figure philanthropic investment and commitment to the health and recovery of young athletes, Aleksander Barkov’s name has been added to the sports medicine program, now known as Barkov Sports Medicine Program at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital [U18].

“It is because of the extraordinary generosity of donors, especially Sasha Barkov, that we can ensure our patients have access to the highest level of care and the encouragement they need to thrive,” said Kelley Morris, President of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and Memorial Foundation. “Through philanthropy, we surround patients and families with exceptional care and meaningful support every step of the way. For the young athletes we serve, recovery is about more than healing an injury, it’s about rebuilding confidence, rediscovering the joy of sport, and returning stronger both physically and emotionally.”

“Sasha’s been a long-time supporter of our patients here at the hospital. We have had the joy of watching him lift trophies and spirits! Our patients feel connected to Sasha and a visit or high five from him can change their emotional experience here,” said Caitlin Stella, CEO of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. “His support allows our teams to continue leading and advancing Pediatric Sports Medicine, getting children back to the activities they enjoy, with the inspiration and namesake of a Captain that leads with love and humility.”

The Barkov Sports Medicine Program [U18] is one of the region’s only comprehensive pediatric sports medicine programs. Its multidisciplinary team includes more than 11 Pediatric Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeons and three Sports Medicine Physicians, as well as Physical Therapists and Certified Athletic Trainers who work collaboratively to provide exceptional care across the full continuum — from emergency injury treatment to rehabilitation, education, injury prevention, and concussion management.

At the Barkov Sports Medicine Program [U18], young athletes at all levels receive specialized care for both acute injuries and chronic conditions, helping them safely return to the sports they love. The team serves as physicians for U.S. Figure Skating, USA Wrestling, and Olympic athletes, and exclusively provides athletic training services to 29 public high schools in Broward County, supporting more than 18,000 student athletes. A national leader in pediatric orthopedics, the program was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2025–2026 Best Children’s Hospitals for Orthopedics.

“My relationship with Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of the greatest highlights of my life. It is an incredible institution taking care of children in the South Florida community and beyond,” said Sasha Barkov. “I truly appreciate the efforts of the entire medical and administrative staff that work every single day to improve the lives of kids.”

An NHL superstar on and off the ice, Barkov has long supported Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital through both philanthropy and personal engagement. During the season, he pledges a donation for every goal and assists to benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. He also donates the use of a suite at Amerant Bank Arena, providing patients

and their families with the opportunity to enjoy Florida Panthers games. His continued generosity helps advance the foundation’s mission to deliver exceptional, family-centered pediatric care to children throughout South Florida and beyond.

The celebration, held in the Child Life Zone at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, included a visit from Stanley C. Panther and Viktor E. Rat. Patients and families had the opportunity to meet Barkov, dance with the mascots, and enjoy games and activities together.

The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and Memorial Foundation advance philanthropy to positively impact patients and families through expert care, innovation, advanced technology, research, programs, services and facilities

that support the Memorial Healthcare System’s mission of healing the body, mind and spirit.

To learn more or support this initiative, visit: jdch.com/give.

About Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a caring, compassionate setting designed specifically for children. The level one pediatric trauma center combines advanced technology, the expertise of some of the region’s most diverse, boardcertified specialists and a patient and family-centered focus to heal the body,

mind and spirit. Part of Memorial Healthcare System, the pediatric hospital in Hollywood, Florida, recently doubled in size, adding four floors, including a Comprehensive Cardiac Care floor, an intraoperative MRI, an inpatient rehabilitation gym, family and staff support areas and the 14th Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Child Life Zone, among other offerings.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation focuses on philanthropy to positively impact patients, families, and underwrite programs, facilities, and equipment that support the pediatric facility’s mission. To learn more, visit: jdch.com and connect with @jdchospital on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram.

Morikami Museum And Japanese Gardens Immersive Experiences

This March, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens invites guests to immerse themselves in the living traditions of Japan through an inspiring series of workshops, classes, and demonstrations designed for all ages and experience levels. From language and culinary arts to flower arranging, ceramics, poetry, and performance, each program offers an opportunity to explore Japanese culture in an authentic and engaging setting. Participants can deepen their understanding of Japanese through the multi-level Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese language courses, discover the refined beauty of ikebana through the historic Ikenobo School and the contemporary Sogetsu School, or experience mindfulness in the tranquil Seishin-an Tea House during hands-on tea ceremony classes. Creative spirits can shape clay in the Kurinuki ceramic workshop, experiment with indigo dyeing in a vibrant shibori class, compose haiku inspired by the gardens, or cultivate patience and artistry in advanced bonsai sessions. Culinary enthusiasts will savor the fundamentals of sushimaking, while those drawn to movement and rhythm can witness the expressive power of Butoh dance and feel the heartbeat of Japan through dynamic taiko drumming workshops and classes. Throughout the month, Morikami transforms into a hub of cultural discovery—where centuries-old traditions meet personal creativity, and every visit offers a meaningful connection to Japan’s rich artistic heritage.

March workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

Sunday, March 15th, 2026, Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, Sunday, March 29th, 2026

Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese

Time: Level I - 7:20 p.m. –

Cost: $120 (Morikami Members $110)

Advance Registration Required

Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese is a beginner and lower intermediate program teaching Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to Japanese culture and lifestyles through lessons and conversation. Levels I and II use Japanese for Busy People I (JBP I) and levels III and IV use Japanese for Busy People II (JBP II). Fall, winter, and spring sessions of each level should be taken sequentially as a series.

Sunday, March 15th, Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, Sunday, March 29th, 2026

Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese Time: Level I - 10:15 a.m. – 11:15

a.m.

Level II - 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Level IV - 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Cost: $120 (Morikami Members $110)

Advance Registration Required

Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese is a beginner and lower intermediate program teaching Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to Japanese culture and lifestyles through lessons and conversation. Levels I and II use

Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy.

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026,

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School

Time: Beginners - 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Intermediate - 1:30 p.m – 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $90 (Morikami Members $80) Advance Registration Required Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. The Sogetsu School is a contemporary school which

clay and enjoy a presentation of Japanese ceramics.

Sundays, March 22nd, 2026

Sado: Tea Ceremony

Time: Beginners - 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Intermediate - 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55) Advance

Registration Required

Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony

Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. The intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering.

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Shibori Indigo - Scarf Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $75 Advance Registration Required The use of indigo dye, or aizome, has a long and cherished history in Japan. The deep blue colors for which Japanese textiles are celebrated come from the leaves of the tade ai, a plant introduced to Japan from China in the sixth century. Shibori is a Japanese technique of manual resist dyeing used to make patterns on fabrics. Learn various shibori techniques and cook in style by making your own shibori apron to wear.

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Sado: The Way of Tea Time: 12:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Cost: $5 with paid museum admission.

Observe Japanese sado, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sado — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — along with a sip of matcha green tea and a sweet will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life.

Sunday, March 15th, 2026 Basics of Sushi Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $150 Advance Registration Required

Sushi has entered the American palate as a cultural influence from Japan. But do you know what sushi is? Few know that sushi is not actually raw fish, but rice made with a bit of vinegar and sugar. Served with a variety of accompaniments, cooked or raw fish and vegetables, it can take many forms. Participants in this hands-on workshop, led by Mitsutoshi Sekita, sushi chef from a Japanese restaurant in Plantation, Florida, will learn cultural information about sushi, how to make sushi, and, of course, enjoy eating the sushi.

Japanese for Busy People I (JBP I) and levels III and IV use Japanese for Busy People II (JBP II). Fall, winter, and spring sessions of each level should be taken sequentially as a series.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

Ikebana Flower Arrangement- Ikenobo School

Time: Beginners - 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Intermediate - 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Cost: $90 (Morikami Members $80) Advance

Registration Required

*Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience or have taken at least three sessions of Ikebana classes. Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. Dating back to the 15th century, the Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of

focuses on the creativity and individuality of ikebana. The idea is that ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, with almost anything. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create pieces each week to take home and enjoy. * Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience.

Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Kurinuki Ceramic Workshop (2-day workshop)

Time: Day 1: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Day 2: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $150

Kurinuki is a traditional Japanese ceramic hand building technique starting with a solid block of clay and hollowing it out to create a vessel. Create a chawan, a Japanese tea bowl using this beautiful ancient technique. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic techniques to work with

changes from month to month and from season to season. The intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering. *Sunday Beginner’s II

Class Prerequisite - You must have already taken a Thursday beginner’s I class session or a workshop to attend Sunday classes.

Thursday, March 12th, 2026 & Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Sado: Tea Ceremony

Time: Beginners - 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Intermediate - 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55) Advance Registration Required

Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

Karesansui: Raking Demonstration Time: 10:30 a.m.

Cost: FREE with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required Karesansui or dry landscape garden, is founded on Zen ideology using carefully composed rock arrangements and gravel or sand. A karesansui is carefully raked to represent characteristics of water such as currents and waves while boulder arrangements may be interpreted as islands. Learn about our Late Rock Garden and observe how the raking can be a practice in mindfulness and meditation.

Saturday, March 21st, 2026 Japanese Poetry Workshop

Cost: $35

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

(Advance registration required) In this workshop, participants will learn about haiku building with an overview of the classic masters of haiku, as well as a look into how haiku has evolved to present times. Join poet Yaddyra Peralta in this hands-on workshop and learn to write your own original haiku using Morikami’s own Japanese gardens as your inspiration.

Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 & Sunday, March 29th, 2026

The Art of Bonsai – Advanced Studio Session

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., break, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $200 (Morikami Members $190) Advance Registration Required

Bonsai means “a tree in a tray.” The art of bonsai creates the illusion of age and maturity of a tree which has developed and sustained the effects of nature for many years. This is an advanced course for bonsai students with prior experience and must have instructor approval for registering. Prerequisite – Participants need Morikami, Page 10A

PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary to Host

“Cats + Hard Hats” Construction Kickoff

Unite in Catpassion! PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary (PURRR) will host “Cats + Hard Hats” Construction Kickoff to celebrate marking a major milestone in building the new home of the Ayers Feline Adoption Center. On Sunday, March 15, at 12 p.m., the community is invited to enjoy bubbles and brunch bites to support the future of PURRR and its expansion of lifesaving impact for cats in the South Florida community.

The event will commence with a reception from 12 to 12:45 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 12:45 p.m. with remarks from PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary Founder Tanya Lynn Heller, Interim Executive Director Ken Hansted and Veterinarian and Board Member Dr. Ross Fischer.

Following the ceremony, guests are invited to take a guided tour of PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary, where representatives will share details about the vision for the new Ayers Feline Adoption Center and programming. Feline residents will greet guests along the way. Committed supporters Jon and Helaine Ayers are setting a transformative example with a generous $1 Million leadership gift to advance the expansion of PURRR’s services and deepen its impact in the community.

“PURRR is a meaningful part of the solution for cats in South Florida. Their spay + neuter clinic, rescue efforts, and sanctuary programs offer practical support in a community where the need is tremendous. I’m glad to help strengthen the impact they’re already making for the cats who depend on them,” said Jon Ayers, former CEO of IDEXX and a longtime champion for feline welfare. He focuses his philanthropy, especially in Broward County, on expanding spay + neuter access and supporting community-based care for cats who have nowhere else to turn. Their investment will help usher in a new era for PURRR, centered on greater access, enhanced care and expanded opportunities for both cats and the families who love them. Through their philanthropy, the Ayers are strengthening PURRR’s infrastructure while investing in a compassionate, sustainable future for cats across the community.

level, significantly expanding the organization’s footprint. PURRR will expand its surgical suite to accommodate two to three surgical tables, further increasing capacity and enabling the team to serve more cats in need. The enhanced medical space will include an on-site laboratory and 11 des-

ices, helping ensure cost is never a barrier to responsible pet ownership.

The enhanced facility will create additional space to house and showcase adoptable cats, increasing adoption opportunities and helping more animals find safe, loving homes. The center will also serve as an educational hub, provid-

This expansion, led by FLM Construction, includes a comprehensive renovation of PURRR’s surgical center, allowing the organization to increase surgical operations from two days a week to five. The renovation will encompass 3,000 square feet on the first level and an additional 3,000 square feet on the second

to have their own plant, materials, tools and supplies.

Friday, March 27th, 2026

Butoh Dance Performance

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $20 (Members $15)

Butoh, a type of Japanese dance theater came on the scene in 1959 and over the decades has grown beyond Japan and onto the international scene. Join us for an evening of this unique Avant-garde dance performed by Butoh performer Pinar Sinka.

Pinar Sinka is a Butoh performer, curator of the Tokyo Space Dance and the Founder and Artistic Director of PIArtButoh (the first Butoh organization in South Florida). PIArtButoh is an established organization in the Butoh dance world, bridging the gap between international and local art disciplines, perspectives and contributing to the growth and evolution of the Butoh art form on a global scale. Sinka was trained by Japanese Butoh masters Yukio Waguri, Yoshito Ohno, Tetsuro Fukuhara and other celebrated Butoh performers in Japan and Malaysia. Since 2013, she has been performing in Butoh projects and offering Butoh workshops and seminars.

Sunday, March 29th, 2026

The Way of Taiko - The Heartbeat of Japan

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $70 Advance Registration Required

ignated living areas for cats, including quarantine, isolation and nursery spaces designed to ensure safety, recovery and comfort.

By significantly expanding its medical capabilities, PURRR will reduce wait times and provide critical spay + neuter services, vaccinations and other lifesaving procedures. The organization will also broaden its commitment to accessibility by offering more affordable medical serv-

ing pet owners with resources, guidance and community support.

Plans include the creation of a welcoming cat café and lounge, where visitors can spend time with adoptable cats in a relaxed environment while enjoying light refreshments. A dedicated flex space will host community education programs and other interactive events, such as kitty yoga.

Construction for the Ayers Feline

Adoption Center will begin on March 16, and the project is expected to be completed by Q1 of 2027. Founded in 2018, PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to transform cats’ lives one PURRR at a time, through rescue, adoption, and spay + neuter initiatives that help reduce overpopulation and ultimately enrich the human-feline connection. PURRR is committed to giving cats and their companions a better future by offering a safe haven and encouraging responsible pet ownership.

PURRR’s team and volunteers bring a wealth of experience and compassion to everything they do. From adoptions to spay + neuter services, every aspect of PURRR is driven by a deep love for cats and a commitment to their well-being. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event and may do so by RSVPing to: PURRR@duree andcom pany.com by March 13.

When: Sunday, March 15, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary 1556 E. Commercial Blvd. Oakland Park, FL 33334

How: For more information and to RSVP, please email: info@purrr.org.

About PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary: Founded by Tanya Lynn Heller in 2018, PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) NonProfit Organization with a mission to transform cats’ lives one PURRR at a time. Through rescue, adoption, and spay-and-neuter initiatives, PURRR’s passionate team of cat lovers are dedicated to helping reduce overpopulation and enrich the human-feline connection. PURRR’s dedicated team works to create a better future for cats and their companions by providing safe haven and promoting responsible pet ownership across South Florida. PURRR’s team and volunteers are driven by a deep love for cats and bring a wealth of experience and compassion to everything they do.

For more information about PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary, please visit: https:// www.purrr.org - For more information about rescue, adoption, and spay + neuter initiatives, email: info@purrr.org or call: (954) 745-0801. Follow along on Social Media on Facebook and Instagram.

This workshop introduces participants to the history and practice of taiko drumming. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They will become familiar with the way of taiko and its drumming techniques. Top performers from South Florida’s Fushu Daiko will conduct the workshop. The group is recognized by Seiichi Tanaka, the master of San Francisco Taiko Dojo, who brought taiko to the United States and who

Hallandale Beach Is Happening

By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper

Over the past two weeks Hallandale Beach has been in the news for some exciting announcements. For the past few years, we have been strategically working to position our city as the place to move to, invest in and also to come and have some fun. We also still recognize the importance of our multiculturalism when it comes to the vibrance of our city.

Last month, Gulfstream hosted the Pegasus Cup which is the world’s wealthiest race with the winning purse of $3 Million dollars. This race not only brings horses from around the globe but many Thoroughbred owners’ trainers. It also brings with it stars and celebrities.

We hosted Mayor Davidi and Deputy Mayor Nahshonov of Sderot as part of our city partnership. In uniting with Sderot, we have made an impact far beyond our borders. We look forward to future cultural exchanges.

We welcomed the new Imam Serjeel Amed of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community here in Hallandale Beach. This Muslim

group has always supported the separation of religion and state. Their motto is Love for All Hatred for None. They believe in peace and have fully rejected all forms of terrorism. As our Muslim neighbors celebrate Ramadan, I wish them an easy fast. As we grow as a diverse welcoming City, we are seeing redevelopment taking root. Our plans to increase our available housing stock have created synergy and many developers are investing in our City. We broke ground this year on Seven Park. The property in front of Big Easy was sold and plans are underway to create a new mixed use development. The Big Easy is also looking to finally redevelop the casino and State-Of-The-Art entertainment center. Shell Bay, which is home to the exclusive golf course and Tennis Racquet Club, just topped off their 100-unit condominium. They are also moving forward with their other plans for additional hotel condominium units and their marina homes. Oasis is also getting close to topping off

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival In Downtown Hollywood

Downtown Hollywood will once again turn green for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, March 15th, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 6:00 p.m. Hosted by the City of Hollywood and the Hibernians of Hollywood, this festive community tradition brings music, culture and family fun to the heart of the city.

The parade begins at 1:00 p.m., traveling east along Hollywood Boulevard from 21st Avenue to Young Circle before looping back along Harrison Street. Spectators can enjoy a lively procession of colorful floats, local marching bands and world-class pipe and drum groups, including the renowned New York Police Department Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Corps and the Cleveland Police Pipe Band.

Families can stop by the “Magic of the Emerald Isle” activity area at Mayor Peter Bober Centennial Park, where kids can enjoy games, crafts and interactive activities. Throughout the festival area, more than 80 vendors will offer a variety of unique goods and treats.

Live entertainment will keep the celebration going all afternoon with performances by Great Big Celts, Ode to the Cranberries and U2.0 on the stage at 19th Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard.

Downtown Hollywood restaurants will also join the festivities with special menus featuring Irish favorites such as corned

beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and festive green beverages.

Event parking is available for $10 at the Van Buren and Radius garages. Parking on the grass along 21st Avenue near the railroad tracks is prohibited. Because parking is limited, rideshare services are encouraged.

Don’t miss this beloved Hollywood tradition celebrating Irish culture, community spirit and a day full of fun. For full event details, visit: www.stpatricksfestival.com. Or contact the City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts at: (954) 921-3404.

Storytime in the Park

This Friday, March 13th, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. enjoy Storytime in the Park in Washington Park, 5199 Pembroke Road, Hollywood, Florida 33023.

District 6 resident and published author Satonya Tayari will read from her inspiring children’s book, “The Very Best Part of Me.”

Each child will receive a FREE book to take home, courtesy of the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and Broward Reads.

Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring a lawn chair. Blankets will be provided so children can sit comfortably and enjoy the stories.

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