Sushi & Stroll
September 13, don’t miss Sushi & Stroll at Morikami! From 5:30pm – 8:30pm, guests enjoy sunset strolls through the beautiful Japanese gardens, energetic taiko drum performances, and delicious Asian Fusion cuisine. Both a great date night or a fun way to relax with friends and family, Sushi & Stroll has something for everyone. For more information, go to morikami.org/cultural-programs/sushi-stroll/
Ancient City Con 2019
ptember 20 to 22, 2019, at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine.
This is the 12th Annual Ancient City Con, and it means to be one of the best ever, with special guests including Matt Frewer, Terrance Zdunick, Lauren Landa, Jon Campling, and Gerald Home, just to name a few. For a full list of guests, visit here.
Visitors to the comic convention can dress up in cosplay, partake in table gaming, and attend panels, photo ops, and other scheduled events, including lots of gaming.
Tickets
Available tickets include a day pass, a weekend pass, and a VIP pass. Day passes are $15 for Friday, $20.00 for Saturday, and $15.00 for Sunday. A weekend pass is $35.00. An additional processing fee is added on when tickets are purchased online.
A VIP Pass is available for $60.00, which includes admission for the whole weekend, including early entry show hours, door gift bags with exclusive show art and special hours, as well as a VIP party. The Ultra VIP Pass includes a two-night stay ons-te and much more — visit here for details.
Wand Classes will be available for $25.00 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September 20-22, 2019. Friday show hours are 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday show hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday show hours are 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Renaissance Resort in World Golf Village is located at 500 South Legacy Trail in St. Augustine, FL 32092.
Card show Sawgrass Inn Friday and Saturday
Thanks for opening our email.
Its time for our August show and we should have a great show this month.
We have dates locked in for the rest of the year at our current location listed below. We want to thank the staff at the Sawgrass Inn for all their help.
We are happy to have our friends at SGC attending the show on Saturday from 9-2. They will be accepting submissions for card grading at our show. As a service to our customers any card submitted on a 10 day service will be able to be picked up at our show the following month. Cost of this service is $15 a card and some exclusions apply. Please check the SGC website for details.
For all your autograph authentication needs JSA will be present both Friday and Saturday doing onsite authentication of your sports and entertainment autographs.
Card show will be :
Friday August 9 from 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturday August 10 from 9 am to 3 pm
New Show Location is :
Sawgrass Inn and Conference center
1711 N University Dr
Plantation,Fl 33322
Hotel phone 954 556 8200
Its on the south west corner of sunrise and university right next to the Dennys.
Future show dates are as follows
Sept 13-14
Oct 11-12
Nov 8-9
Dec 13-14
Thanks for supporting the show as we are in our 10th year thanks to our loyal customers
Adam and Scott
Any questions please call Adam 954 608 1875
Adam
Dania’s Card Show
http://www.daniascardshow.com
Email: [email protected]
Burgerfest 2019
What’s better than unlimited burgers? Join us on Saturday, September 14th for New Times’ second annual Burgerfest!
Guests will enjoy unlimited burger samples from South Florida’s best burger joints, delicious cocktails, live entertainment, and the first ever Burger Throwdown presented by Wild Fork Foods.
Participating restaurants include Q Burger & Blues Bar, Gatsby’s Joint, BurgerFi, Top Golf, Pincho Factory, 109 Burger Joint, and so many more! For more information, go to newtimesburgerfest.com/
GENERATIONS: A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
GENERATIONS: A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME – August 16, 2019 – September 25, 2019. You are invited to join us on a nostalgic journey through the decades. Generations: A Journey Through Time is a celebration of the last century through painting, costumes, sculpture & photography. For more information go to ppines.com/285/Studio-18-in-the-Pines
Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show
Shop for all of your home improvement and décor needs, plus enjoy Labor Day Weekend savings at the Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show, August 30 – September 2nd, at Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Learn How to Get the Designer Look for Less with TV’s, Martin Amado; talk relationships, podcast style with El Flow de Miami’s Santi y Laurita; see the Designer Rooms for the Stars; play games with the kids; and much more! Visit homeshows.net and follow @FLHomeShows. Purchase tickets online by August 29th and SAVE $3.00. Get Info and Buy Tickets!
What’s Happening at Broward County Library September 2019
Kick Off Your Weekends with Friday Night at Your Library
Ready to party? Broward County Library is hosting great Friday night events – $10 includes drinks, music, food and entertainment. That’s easy on your wallet and hard to resist! “Friday Night at the Library” events are held on the first Friday of select months at various library locations. Open to anyone 21 or over, the parties include a signature cocktail, light buffet featuring themed food, music, cultural presentations, art exhibits, performances, giveaways and more. Tickets covers everything, including parking – and can be purchased online or at the door. More…
Upcoming events:
Divine 9 • September 6th at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center – Tickets
Fiesta! • September 13th at South Regional/Broward College Library – Tickets
Director’s Book Club
Join Broward County Library Director Kelvin Watson in reading and discussing some of the hottest bestsellers! Read the book, then get together with Kelvin and other readers to talk about it.
book cover of tangerineSeptember/October 2019: Tangerine, by Christine Mangan
Alice hasn’t spoken to former Bennington roommate Lucy since a terrible accident over a year ago, but she’s almost relieved when Lucy arrives in sun-scorched 1950s Tangier, eager to put things right. But soon Lucy seems to be taking over (again), and then Alice’s husband disappears.
Wednesday, September 4th, 2PM – Weston Library
Thursday, September 12th, 2PM – Pompano Beach Library
“Cultural Conversations at the Center” Series
Thursday, September 5th, 6:30-8PM, at African-American Research Library & Cultural Center
Dr. Stefan BradleyThe African-American Research Library & Cultural Center debuts a free, new program series, “Cultural Conversations at the Center,” with an appearance by Dr. Stefan M. Bradley, author, professor and Chair of the African American Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Dr. Bradley will speak about the little-known history of Black student activism. More…
Searching for Giants Kick-off Party
peace sign inflatableFriday, September 6th, 10:30AM, North Regional/Broward College Library
Broward County’s first ever countywide display of giant inflatable art takes place from September 6th through October 26th. Created by international contemporary artists, the monumental and whimsical outdoor sculptures (some measuring up to 30-feet high) will be on view for two days each, at nine locations throughout the county. More…
English/Portuguese “Welcome to Library” Event
Saturday, September 7th, 1-3PM, North Regional/Broward College Library
family saying hello from library Speakers of Portuguese are invited to a free bilingual program to learn about the many free resources and activities at their local Broward County Libraries. The family-friendly event features a performance by the South Florida Chamber Ensemble, Portuguese/English storytelling with local Brazilian authors Andrea Skromovas and Cynthia Magnani, children’s crafts and an introduction to library resources for citizenship workshops, self-improvement, language instruction and more. Register at Eventbrite or contact Rosmei Sperandio [email protected] or 954-201-2626.
Fort Lauderdale Story Slam: Whodunnit?!?
Friday, September 13th, 6:30-9:30PM, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, Adults ages 21 and over
male speaker at 2018 story slam An Evening of True Stories of Double, Crosses, Secret Admirers, Guilty Secrets and Mysteries of All Kinds! This live storytelling competition featuring eight storytellers telling their own true tales of mystery and fun, interactive storytelling games for the audience. Doors open at 6PM and there’ll be live music before the Slam starts at 7PM. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 students/seniors when purchased online at Eventbrite and $20 general admission and $15 students/seniors at the door.
THE VICTORY DOLLS PRESENT I LEFT MY HEART AT THE STAGE DOOR CANTEEN
THE VICTORY DOLLS is a vintage, Andrews Sisters inspired, musical harmony group starring South Florida’s Leading Ladies of Theatre! Through music and great storytelling, this All-Star group of singers – which is the first of its kind in South Florida – seeks to honor our brave and courageous Veterans, Military and First Responders across the country, who work tirelessly to protect us all.
Step back in time with them, as they pay tribute to The Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, Bing Crosby, and many others when they take the stage with their fabulous vocal harmonies, vintage look and undeniable appeal in this spectacular Signature Production, I LEFT MY HEART AT THE STAGE DOOR CANTEEN, live at the Mizner Park Cultural Center!
THE VICTORY DOLLS will take you on a sentimental journey through the music that inspired The Greatest Generation during WWII and the 1940’s era, as they entertain you with classic hits such as “When the Lights Go On Again,” “Land of Hope and Glory,” “We’ll Meet Again,” “Hot Time in the Town of Berlin,” “White Plains of Dover,” and many of The Andrews Sisters’ greatest songs such as “Rum and Coca Cola,” “Shoo Shoo Baby,” “Bei Mir Bist Du Schon” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.”
All Victory Dolls performances will help benefit, support and raise awareness of non-profit organizations that support these groups such as Honor Flight of South Florida, Gary Sinise Foundation, Wounded Warriors Families Support and many others.
MORE ABOUT THE VICTORY DOLLS
THE VICTORY DOLLS cast of award-winning singer/actors includes Shelley Keelor, Sabrina Lynn Gore, Aaron Bower, Leah Marie Sessa, Jeanine Levy, Katie Angell Thomas, Jinon Deeb, Ann Marie Olson, and Julie Kleiner. The all-star team also includes Phil Hinton, tasked with creating original arrangements, and the Carbonell Award-winning Caryl Ginsburg Fantel will serve as Musical Director.
Visit THE VICTORY DOLLS website for more information! http://thevictorydolls.com/
Burgerfest 2019
Tickets to our 2nd annual Burgerfest are now on sale to the general public!
Join us on August 24th, 2019 and enjoy delicious burgers, refreshing cocktails, live entertainment, and we’ll even be live streaming the UM vs UF game!
Some participating restaurants include Hard Rock Café Miami, 109 Burger Joint, That’s Mine Burgers, Odaly’s Delight Café, Biscayne Cowboys, Boss Burger and Brew, Los Tanitos, Organic Bites, San Bernardo Ice Cream, Clutch Burger and more!
Stay tuned for all the exciting surprises we have in store for Burgerfest 2019!
BUY TICKETS NOW
21+
Rain or Shine
Terrificon 2019
TERRIFICON® returns on AUGUST 9-11, 2019 with MORE guests, MORE surprises and MORE fun at Connecticut’s BEST Hotel and Convention Center – MOHEGAN SUN!
Once again, BIG FEDORA MARKETING, LLC is producing the Nutmeg State’s #1 comic book convention for fans of; comics and their creators, actors from superhero, sci-fi, horror shows and films! Plus the best shopping for comic books, artwork, pop-culture memorabilia and gaming goods. Finally, TERRIFICON has the State’s coolest COSPLAYERS and don’t forget our famous after con activities! It’s 3 full days of non-stop, family-fun at MOHEGAN SUN!
There are a lot of comic cons out there, but there is only one TERRIFIC COMIC CON — TERRIFICON
Tad-Bharatham — That! Is India!
Tad-Bharatham is a dance production that features highly cherished aspects of India and her glorious culture that has spread out in a time span of almost ten millennia. Here, the nature, culture, customs and achievements of India will be presented in an aesthetic & entertaining manner offering a lasting experience of beauty, well rooted in truth. Under the creative leadership of Nirupama and Rajendra, Abhinava offers a blend of traditional Indian and modern dance that has delighted audiences around the globe. The company delivers a passionate performance with dazzling costumes and beautiful choreography accompanied by global music.
PREACHER LAWSON Live
Best known from this past season of NBC’s hit show, “America’s Got Talent,” Preacher Lawson was a Top 5 Finalist on the show’s highest-rated season to date. Preacher has been bringing his brand of goofy, high-energy comedy to the stage since he was seventeen. Preacher moved twenty times before the age of 10, spending the majority of his childhood in Memphis, TN, but considers himself a native to Orlando, FL, as he believes it is the city where he grew most as a comedian.
In 2015, Preacher won the title of Funniest Comedian in Florida and was crowned the winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition in 2016. Preacher made his TV debut in 2017 on NBC’s “Last Call with Carson Daly” and also appeared on Comedy Dynamic’s “Coming To The Stage.” He based in Los Angeles and currently headlines at major comedy clubs, colleges, and theaters throughout the country.
Don’t miss him LIVE at the LPAC on August 3rd, 2019! For more information, go to lpacfl.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/23017/1636
Monster Jam Live
Monster Jam® is adrenaline-charged family entertainment featuring some of the most recognizable trucks in the world including Grave Digger®, Max-DTM and many more. Our world-class drivers push these perfectly engineered Monster Jam trucks to their limits in Freestyle, 2-Wheel Skills and Racing competitions that promise to put families on the edge of their seats in this unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable event!
PIT PARTY
Saturday 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Monster Jam Pit Party provides unprecedented access to the Monster Jam trucks and drivers. This unique experience in the world of motorsports gives you access to see the trucks up close, take pictures, meet the drivers and get their autographs.
For more information, go to www.monsterjam.com/en-US/events/sunrise-fl/aug-10-2019-aug-11-2019
The Opera Atelier presents: The Not so Little Prince
The Opera Atelier presents: The Not so Little Prince. Performance Dates are July 20th at the Seminole Theatre, July 21st at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center and August 18th at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. For more information call 786.302.3945
Gumbo Limbo August Events
August Programs
Beach Treasures
Sand dollars? Sponges? Oh, what treasures you may find… sea beans, coral, shells and more; see what the sea has left behind! Meet at the Center to learn about shells and sea life; caravan to Red Reef Beach Park, for beachcombing with the experts!
- All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
- Wednesday, August 21, 9:00-10:30 pm
Intracoastal Adventures – Canoeing
Nature-lovers, discover the magic of the mangroves with a Gumbo Limbo guide on a canoe paddle along the Intracoastal Waterway. Must be experienced at canoeing and be able to get into and out of a canoe without assistance. 2-3 people per canoe.
- Ages 6-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
- Saturday, August 17, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
- Cost per person: Member $15, Non-member $22
Intracoastal Adventures – Kayaking
Beautiful scenery, fresh air, and exercise! Join us for a kayak tour as we learn about the fascinating wildlife that calls the Intracoastal home. Must have kayaking experience and be able to get in and out of a kayak without assistance. 1-2 people per double kayak.
- Ages 6-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
- Saturday, August 10, 9:00-11:00 am Sunday, August 18, 9:00-11:00 am
- Cost per person: Member $20, Non-member $30
Intracoastal Adventures – Stand Up Paddle Boarding
A whole new way to see the Intracoastal! Stand up paddling makes it easier to see into the water below. Join us for a fun paddle along the mangroves as we look for fish, turtles, and manatees!
- Ages 12-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
- Sunday, August 11, 9:00-11:00 am
- Cost per person: Member $20, Non-member $30
Little Wonders
Join us for stories, laughter, and fun, as we learn about everything under the sun! Gumbo Limbo, a great place to explore; aquariums, trails, gardens, and more! Make a craft, meet an animal, take in the scene; come back every month for a brand-new theme!
- Ages 3-4 with an adult.
- Saturday, August 3, 10:00-11:00 am
- Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8
Nature Detectives
“Why’s the sky blue? Why are plants green? What’s inside an egg? What does it all mean?” There is no end to a child’s questions! Become a Nature Detective with your novice naturalist as we investigate the mysteries of the world around us.
- Ages 5-7 with an adult.
- Saturday, August 3, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
- Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8
S’more Science
Join us for this fun campfire program in our garden amphitheater with a yummy treat. Each month will host a different topic.
- All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
- Sunday, August 25, 5:00-6:00 pm
- Cost per person: Member $3, Non-member $5
Seining the Lagoon
Wading in the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Gumbo Limbo, we catch (and release) fish, shrimp, crabs, and more! With hand-held dip nets and large seine nets, get up close and personal with our local marine life.
- Ages 10-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
- Saturday, August 24, 10:00-11:30 am
- Cost per person: Member $7, Non-member $10
Recurring Programs
Guided Nature Walk
Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quarter-mile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration.
- All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Every Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00-12:00 pm
Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings
What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Learn about the fascinating behaviors of native fish, stingrays, and other marine life during these daily feeding presentations.
- All ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Daily at 12:30 pm
Sea Turtle Talk
Get the inside scoop on our Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility. Last year, over 100 sea turtle patients were treated at Gumbo Limbo. Meet some of our current patients and hear their stories. Why are they here? What can you do to help?
- All ages; children under 18 must participate with an adult.
- Daily at 2:00 pm