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Join Gulfstream Park on Saturday, September 23rd, for the pinnacle "Taste at the Track" Bourbon & BBQ event. This Unlimited tasting is all about Bourbon & BBQ. Enjoy a variety of southern-style dishes including Butter Garlic Blackened Beef Tips, Smoked Jack Daniel’s BBQ Ribs, and Chopped Bourbon BBQ Brisket paired with your favorite premium bourbons, whiskeys, and handcrafted cocktails. The Flamingo Room, located on the 3rd floor of Gulfstream Park, boasts one of the best views in South Florida. GA Ticket: $50 - 1 PM – 4 PM VIP Ticket: $75 - 12 PM - 4 PM Must be 21+ to attend Purchase Tickets: Visit gulfstreampark.com About Gulfstream Park & The Village at Gulfstream Park Located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, Gulfstream Park & The Village at Gulfstream Park, owned and operated by 1/ST, the consumer-facing brand of The Stronach Group, has been one of the most important venues for Thoroughbred horse racing in the country since 1939. In addition to live Thoroughbred horse racing, Gulfstream Park offers two floors of high-energy casino gaming entertainment. Level 1 provides the perfect combination of racing simulcasting and slots while Level 2 showcases even more slot games, live entertainment, and interactive promotions. Gulfstream Park guests can enjoy more than 700 Las Vegas-style slots, including electronic table games, 20 live-action table games with stakes ranging from casual to ultra-high; and captivating promotions and tournaments. Ideally located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami International Airports and just one mile from the Atlantic Ocean, Gulfstream Park & The Village at Gulfstream Park comprise South Florida's premiere entertainment destination, with an open-air mall, an international array of restaurants, world-class art galleries, a bowling alley, outdoor cafes and nightclubs, fashion boutiques, health and beauty services, and more. For more information about Gulfstream Park & The Village at Gulfstream Park, please visit gulfstreampark.com By ML staff. Images courtesy of Gulfstream Park.

OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, has named local Miami Lakes student Cailyn Sanders, 11, as one of ten youth winners of the13th annual “I Got Bank!” Youth Essay & Art Contest which promotes financial literacy among children ages 8 to 12. Cailyn Sanders Cailyn is receiving a $1,000 OneUnited Bank savings account. The panel of judges, which included Bank President & COO Teri Williams and Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Officer Sherri Brewer, were overwhelmingly impressed with her insightful essay depicting the importance of financial literacy and savings Teri Williams Williams commented, “Interestingly, this year the most prevalent themes in the submissions were more positive, with a focus on thriving rather than overcoming economic challenges. We believe the more aspirational themes may be a result of a stronger employment market for their parents. We congratulate our winners, their families and all participants in the contest.” Williams wrote the book I Got Bank! What My Grandad Taught Me About Money (Beckham), after discovering the lack of books geared toward educating urban youth about financial literacy. Fellow winners across the United States are Zoey Bradley, 9, Columbia, MD, Jada Current, 12, Buckeye, AZ, Kailee Marie Friend, 8, Hawthorne, CA, Taelyn Johnson, 9, Dorchester, MA, Sue Lee, 12, Los Angeles, CA, Ian Robinson Jr., 11, Middletown, DE, Aydin M. Soner, 9, Columbia, SC, Katalyn Wiley, 11, Conway, AR, and Tatyana Wright, 12, Columbia, SC. The “I Got Bank!” youth essay & art contest is part of a larger OneUnited Bank initiative to make financial literacy a core and commonplace value of the Black community. To learn more about past I Got Bank winners, please visit the OneUnited Bank Financial Literacy Blog. OneUnited Bank also offers its robust Financial Education Center with online playlists on Financial Basics, Major Life Decisions, Starting a Career, Small Business and Preventing Elder Fraud. OneUnited Bank hopes its efforts will improve the financial skills of children and adults throughout the country. Cailyn Sanders More on OneUnited Bank OneUnited Bank (www.oneunited.com) is the largest Black-owned bank in America, the first Black internet bank, a Minority Depository Institution, and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). By ML Staff. Images courtesy of OneUnited Bank.

Miami-based Limestone Asset Management closed on/sold its new construction, contemporary home located at 531 NE 52nd St., Miami, FL 33137 in Morningside, a beautiful, historic and guard gated residential community in Miami, on Sept. 7, 2023. The home sold for $5.5 million, which is the highest price per square foot for a non-waterfront home in Morningside. Brandon Brugal and Uccio Zecchini of Miami’s BZG International, a full-service real estate brokerage firm, represented the seller and developer of the home, Limestone Asset Management. Anna Gold from the De Leon Group at Compass represented the buyer. This development project is a partnership between Limestone Asset Management and Tetra Group, an experienced real estate investment firm in Miami. Brugal and Zecchini are also a part of Tetra Group. Tucked off Biscayne Blvd., the 4,480-square-foot, two-story home was completed in July 2023 and features six bedrooms, five bathrooms, outdoor pool and one-car garage. Situated on an 8,363-square-foot lot, it is only steps away from the 42-acre, historically preserved Morningside Park on Biscayne Bay. Designed by top Miami architecture firm Preschel + Bassan Studio, the residence epitomizes modern elegance with features including: Top-of-the-line fixtures and finishes including porcelain stone walled bathrooms, large format porcelain tiles, custom Italian doors, white oak wood floors and wood tongue and groove ceilings 9-foot wooden pivot front door Open floor plan and 22-foot living room ceiling allowing natural light to pour in Oversized custom Italian kitchen offering a surplus of cabinet and storage space, Wolf gas appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator, chef hood, double kitchen sink, wine cooler, and built-in dining bench for eight Sliding hurricane-resistant impact windows Expansive principal bedroom suite including walk-in closet and a terrace overlooking the pool and backyard Full cabana bath with access to the pool Three A/C units Indoor wooden floating stairs Indoor and outdoor prewired sound system 20 x 12 pool with Aqualink Wi-Fi control with up to ten variations of lighting Outside built-in grill Native buttonwood and Florida thatch palms in the backyard and oak trees in the front yard Landscape lighting Shellstone paver driveway Roof designed solar ready for one to install solar panels "We are thrilled to have sold this stunning, contemporary single-family home that we designed and built from scratch for a record-breaking price in the historic, upscale Morningside neighborhood,” said Ibrahim Al-Rashid, chairman of Limestone Asset Management. “It is the highest sale ever for a non-waterfront home in Morningside, and we know the buyer will be very happy with their new home in the highly sought-after community.” “This was the only new construction home for sale in Morningside. Native Construction did a great job in delivering the home, and we are thrilled to have sold it for a record price,” said Zecchini. Limestone Asset Management invests in and acquires real estate properties across all asset classes throughout North America. In 2022, it expanded to add a residential development division. The home at 531 NE 52nd St., Miami, FL 33137 is one of Limestone’s first two spec homes. The other spec home is located at 510 NE 52nd St., Miami, FL 33137. For more information, visit https://orionmiami.com/our-affiliates/. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Miami-based Limestone Asset Management

Feeding South Florida® – the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida – is hosting a series of cooking classes in its one-of-a-kind Community Kitchen at its Palm Beach County warehouse in Boynton Beach this September during Hunger Action Month®. During each class, participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on culinary experience with Feeding South Florida’s Director of Culinary Services Susan Taves and take their creations home to enjoy. Prior culinary experience is not required. Hunger Action Month takes place throughout September and is designed to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in South Florida and inspire others to take action toward ending it. Throughout the month, Feeding South Florida will offer a range of events and activities to encourage South Florida residents to “GO ORANGE” and engage in various hunger-relief efforts. Activities can be found on feedingsouthflorida.org/events for Hunger Action Month. A portion of the proceeds support Feeding South Florida’s mission to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts and transforming lives through innovative programming and education. In 2020, Feeding South Florida unveiled its state-of-the-art, 5,000-square-foot community kitchen. Although the kitchen is located in Palm Beach County, it provides 85,000 meals to people in the four counties that Feeding South Florida serves (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties). The multi-purpose community kitchen serves as a meal production site, culinary training program, social enterprise catering, incubator space for graduates of the program, and healthy cooking classes. The kitchen advances Feeding South Florida’s mission of ending hunger in South Florida by serving up to 20,200 meals per day for children’s after-school and summer programs, meals for older adults and medically tailored meals. The kitchen also provides critical meals during disaster response. Feeding South Florida’s September cooking classes include: Pad Thai | Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6–7:30 p.m. The culinary landscape of Thailand is as diverse as its terrain. Using traditional Chinese and Indian ingredients in typical Thai ways, the cuisine focuses heavily on vegetables and small portions of fish and meat. Participants will learn how to prepare Pad Thai featuring vegetables and shrimp or tofu. Cost: $60/person Intro to Knife Skills | Saturday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Feeding South Florida invites the community to learn the fundamentals between a butter knife and a boning knife. In Feeding South Florida’s Community Kitchen, participants will improve their knife skills and learn how to be more efficient by practicing basic cuts using vegetables. Then the vegetables will be used to make a stir fry for lunch. Cost: $55/person French Patisserie | Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Feeding South Florida invites the community to learn how to make Pate a Choux, the delicious pastry used for cream puffs and eclairs. Participants will make crème pâtissier (pastry cream) and fill their own pastry puffs while learning the history of this versatile pastry, and ways to use if for savory dishes. Cost: $55/person Where: The Feeding South Florida Community Kitchen Palm Beach County Warehouse 4925 Park Ridge Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33426 To register, please visit: feedingsouthflorida.org/events/ By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Feeding South Florida

Raise a mistle-toast to the holiday season! The Friends of Jack & Jill Center – a support group of volunteers committed to developing community awareness, fundraising and program assistance for Jack & Jill Center’s children and their families – is excited to host the 22nd Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown, presented by Michele and Joe Maiuro, at The Plaza on Las Olas on Tuesday, Nov 28, at 5:30 p.m. Adults are invited to ring in the holiday season while giving back to the community with unlimited cocktails, canapés and festive live entertainment including carolers, jugglers and stilt walkers. The event will culminate with the magical lighting of a 30-foot Christmas tree, illuminating downtown Fort Lauderdale. The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education, family strengthening program and HEALTH Program to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942. Where: The Plaza on Las Olas 301 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 When: Tuesday, Nov 28, 5:30–8 p.m. The adults-only affair for those 21 and older is open to the public. Individual tickets may be purchased for $125 in advance of the event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and range from $1,000–$10,000. For more information, please visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/lud/. For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, please contact Special Events Manager Emma Hadley at 954.463.8772, ext. 206 or ehadley@jackandjillcenter.org. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Jack & Jill Center

Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (BMO) is pleased to welcome three new attorneys to the firm: Lorena Bravo, Esq. to the firm’s Miami, Florida, office in the Labor and Employment practice; KaCee Johnson Lackey, Esq. to BMO’s Tallahassee, Florida, office in the Real Property and Commercial Transactions practices; and Whynter Morgan Neal, Esq. to the Tampa, Florida, office in the Litigation and Local Governments practices. Bravo has a focus on various areas of labor and employment, including but not limited to employment litigation, preventative counseling and labor disputes. In particular, she has extensive experience handling issues related to public sector employees and employers. With nearly 20 years of experience as an attorney, she served nine years as City Attorney for the City of Hialeah, Florida. She received her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law, cum laude. She also received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Florida International University, where she was the recipient of the Valedictorian Scholarship, Florida Scholars and Florida Undergraduate Scholarship, and her Master of Accounting from Florida Atlantic University. Johnson Lackey focuses on representing clients in complex real estate matters, including commercial, residential and governmental development projects and real estate finance. She has in-depth knowledge of multiple areas of law including tax, corporate, contract, estate, family, foreclosure and bankruptcy law representing municipal corporations and financial services companies in various legal issues related to loan administration, business entity and transactional matters. She received her J.D. from Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law; and her Master of Science in Agronomy and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Georgia. Morgan Neal focuses her practice on complex litigation matters, appellate advocacy and dispute resolution. Prior to joining BMO, she focused on civil litigation matters, including contract disputes, employment issues and business torts. Morgan Neal is a native of Jamaica, coming to Florida in 2010 after graduating high school at 16 years old. She received her J.D. from Washington University School of Law. She earned her Bachelor of Art degrees in History and Spanish, double minors in French and Anthropology, as well as an undergraduate Certificate in Latin America, Caribbean and Latino Studies (ISLAC) from the University of South Florida. She has held several leadership positions such as President of the Women of Color Law Society, Staff Editor of Global Studies Law Review, Admissions Ambassador and Treasurer of the International Law Society. “We are pleased to welcome KaCee, Lorena and Whynter to BMO, expanding our team with three dynamic women,” said JoLinda L. Herring, Esq., BMO’s managing shareholder and CEO. “Each of them brings well-respected experience in their individual practice areas to our firm. They are certain to be assets to BMO’s esteemed history of more than five decades of serving clients’ needs.” About Bryant Miller Olive With a distinguished history of over 50 years serving its clients' needs, Bryant Miller Olive represents governments, businesses and agencies in legal matters relating to public finance, real estate, state and local government law, complex transactions, project finance, litigation, and labor and employment. Firm attorneys are often called upon to handle some of the most complex legal issues in the boardroom and in the courtroom. The firm has offices in Tampa, Tallahassee, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit http://www.bmolaw.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Bryant Miller Olive

Jack & Jill Center and the Salvation Army of Fort Lauderdale have teamed up to ensure the children in the community have a safe and fun Halloween. To celebrate Spooky Season, the nonprofit organizations will host Trunk-or-Treat with the theme “Superheroes and Storybooks” at the Salvation Army on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5–7 p.m.Trunk-or-Treaters of all ages are welcome to dress up as their favorite Disney, Marvel, DC, Fairy Tale Superhero or Storybook Character and trick-or-treat from various Halloween-decorated car trunks. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. The organizations are still accepting vehicles to participate as the decorated “trunks” as well as peanut-free “treat” donations. Event sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are now available. Sponsorships range from $250 to $2,500. Where: Salvation Army 100 SW 9th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Peanut-free “treat” donations may be dropped off at Jack & Jill Center Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m., prior to Oct. 24. Jack & Jill Center Halmos Family Building 1315 W. Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312 When: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5 –7 p.m. The family friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to register. For more information or to register, please visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/trunk/. For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities or to participate with a vehicle, please contact TQ Fulton at 954.463.8772 or tfulton@jackandjillcenter.org. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Jack & Jill Center . Top image by Szabó János/unsplash

Nestled in the heart of South Beach, Crunch Fitness has evolved far beyond being just a gym. Crunch South Beach has successfully redefined fitness by seamlessly integrating it with the concept of community. As this newly renovated gym celebrates its 25th anniversary, it's worth reflecting on how Crunch South Beach has managed to create an environment where fitness enthusiasts not only work up a sweat but also form meaningful connections in the process. The yearning for human connection has never been stronger. This sentiment is what makes Crunch South Beach a haven for those seeking both physical and emotional well-being. Offering something for everyone, from beginners to professionals, through group classes, personal training, or the largest updated and improved cardio and weight room floor on South Beach, this gem of a gym stands out for the sense of community and belonging it offers in this urban melting pot that is South Beach. The gym's 25th anniversary serves as a testament to its enduring commitment to providing a space that transcends the standard workout experience. Central to Crunch South Beach's success in building a robust community is its innovative approach to fitness classes. As the gym celebrates its 25th anniversary and introduces new group fitness classes like Myobility that incorporate myofascial release, Crunch South Beach continues to nurture an environment where people not only work on their physical well-being but also find the emotional support they crave. The camaraderie fostered in these classes extends beyond the workout hours, with members frequently organizing social events and even forming accountability partnerships to stay motivated. For many, fitness became an outlet over the past few years – a means of regaining a sense of control. The gym transformed into more than a place to burn calories; it became a sanctuary. Crunch South Beach recognized this need and redoubled its efforts to create opportunities for interaction. With all-new gym floors and equipment, the gym provides a space for individuals not only to sweat but also to share their fitness journeys, struggles, and triumphs. This shared vulnerability has strengthened the bonds among members, turning a workout space into a support network. The 25th anniversary celebration marks not only a major renovation of the entire Crunch South Beach facility but also underscores the resilience of community in the face of adversity. It's a reminder that even during uncertain times, people are drawn to spaces that foster connection. Crunch South Beach serves as a home for the community, demonstrating its ability to adapt and meet changing needs while staying true to its core values of inclusivity and the No Judgments philosophy. Here, members don't just lift weights; they lift each other up and support one another on their journeys toward self-improvement. Looking ahead, the post-pandemic world is likely to witness an even greater demand for spaces that prioritize community alongside fitness. The human desire for connection has been reignited, and Crunch South Beach stands as a model for how gyms can fulfill this need. People will seek a place to connect, engage, and draw inspiration from those on similar paths. In a world that often feels disjointed, Crunch South Beach serves as a shining example of how a fitness center can evolve into a vibrant and thriving community hub. When individuals step through its doors, they aren't merely signing up for a workout; they're becoming part of a larger family that uplifts, encourages, and celebrates their unique journeys. Crunch South Beach | 305-674-8222 |1259 Washington Ave, South Beach, FL 33139 www.crunch.com/locations/south-beach By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Crunch Fitness

In the ever-shifting landscape of health and wellness, where trends continually evolve, a brand emerges as a steadfast champion of crafting a unique and transformative experience. Introducing Odyssey Elixir, the pioneering force behind a first-of-its-kind mushroom-based beverage line headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. With a dedicated mission to shed light on the supernatural powers of mushrooms, Odyssey stands as a trailblazer in the world of functional drinks. At the heart of the brand’s innovation lies the groundbreaking formula - Odyssey Elixir. The sparkling beverages not only offer an energy boost but also enhance focus and mood through a blend of adaptogenic and nootropic fruiting body extracts from Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps. This harmonious fusion captures the essence of “Mindful Energy,” a concept that defines the brand’s philosophy. Behind this visionary brand stands Scott Frohman, the founder, and CEO of Odyssey Elixir. Drawing from his experience as the CEO of a Hemp CBD company, Frohman’s intrigue with the untapped potential of functional mushrooms and their holistic benefits sparked a new journey. After discovering the power of adaptogenic mushrooms, Frohman began meticulously blending unique combinations into his morning routine, experiencing new mental clarity and sustained energy. Driven by a desire to share this transformative journey with the world and provide support to others on their wellness paths, he recognized an untapped market niche and set out to pioneer true innovation. Collaborating with an organic functional mushroom supplier, Frohman embarked on the development of an advanced extraction technique. This technique skillfully concentrated the potent essences of Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps mushrooms, overcoming the bitter undertones typically associated with mushroom products and giving life to Odyssey Elixir. Odyssey’s beverage line provides holistic support for the body and mind, nurturing Energy, Endurance, Focus, Immunity, and Mood. The brand’s first energy drink infused with mushroom extracts was born from a mission to create potent, sustainable, and delicious functional beverages. By skillfully combining flavor-forward ingredients like passion fruit, orange, guava, and blackberry with adaptogenic mushrooms (Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps), Odyssey crafts products that are unique in both taste and effect. The brand’s journey didn’t stop here. Odyssey recently expanded with two new product lines - 222 and Revive. The 222 sparkling elixir combines the energy-boosting benefits of functional mushrooms with a 222 mg dose of caffeine. Revered in numerology, 222 symbolizes optimism, hope, fortune, and joy. On the other hand, Revive, another sparkling elixir, is designed to hydrate, revitalize, and enhance cognitive function. Perfect for today’s non-stop active lifestyle, Revive relies on electrolytes, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, and functional Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps mushrooms, instead of caffeine or stimulants. Odyssey stands apart from traditional energy drinks by elegantly bridging the gap between invigorating beverages and functional elixirs. By prioritizing natural ingredients, gentle low-carb natural sweeteners, and offering a potent 2750mg dose of mushroom essence, this elixir redefines the essence of revitalization. Miami’s vibrant cultural tapestry provided the perfect backdrop for Odyssey Elixir’s growth. From music festivals to trendy hotspots, Odyssey seamlessly integrated into the city’s lifestyle, resonating with its audience. The heartfelt endorsements from satisfied customers amplified the brand’s message across social media, catapulting Odyssey into the limelight. However, Odyssey’s impact extended well beyond Miami. Collaborating with industry leaders like UNFI and KeHE, the brand expanded its reach and Odyssey Elixir has found its place on the shelves of numerous stores across the country, spanning over 5000 locations across different regions. Odyssey has risen to the forefront of the mushroom-based product movement and is charting new territories in the functional mushroom landscape. From a visionary’s epiphany to the emergence of a brand celebrated across the nation, Odyssey Elixir’s journey embodies resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to enhancing lives. With the tagline “It’s Your Journey,” Odyssey serves as a guiding light of mindful energy, illuminating the path towards heightened focus, uplifted mood, and increased vitality. As Odyssey Elixir continues to flourish, it remains a testament to the extraordinary fusion of passion, innovation, and purpose, redefining an industry and igniting a movement. Please visit the Odyssey Elixir website and follow their Instagram page for more information. By ML staff. Images courtesy of Odyssey Elixir.

The annual ZunZún Children’s Festival presents families and young audiences with a varied program of bilingual projects that bring together local and visiting artists to celebrate universal culture and the values of “Hispanidad.” The festival features “La Escuela Encantada,” a musical project by Rosalia Mowgli for family audiences. The show is a musical journey through different cultures in which we teach children and adults a variety of curious traditional, and unusual instruments. There will be a service fee of $0.75 per ticket when RSVPing online through Ticketmaster. RSVP in-person at the MDCA box office, open Monday-Friday at 9am-4pm, to avoid service fee charges. RSVPs are not required, but highly encouraged due to limited capacity. PLEASE NOTE: Before attending, please review updated Health & Safety Measures for indoor performances at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Bag checks may occur at the lobby doors before entry. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip. DETAILS DATE/TIME Date: October 1 Time: 2:00 pm VENUE MDCA Mid-Stage Theatre 2901 West Flagler St Miami, FL33135 United States 305-547-5414 By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MDCA

The 2023 edition of Art Basel’s flagship fair in Basel concluded with highly praised presentations by 284 galleries from 36 countries and territories and notable sales throughout the week. 21 galleries participated in the fair for the first time, while 12 galleries made their debut in the fair’s main sector to present the full scope of their program. The fair debuted Kabinett, a mainstay sector in the Hong Kong and Miami Beach shows which allows galleries to showcase focused presentations within their booths and dive deeper into the practices of the artists presented. Curated by Giovanni Carmine, Director of the Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen, Unlimited featured 76 large-scale installations and performances, with Unlimited Night on Thursday, June 15 presenting special performances by Olaf Nicolai and Augustas Serapinas during extended hours. Leading private collectors across the globe were once again in attendance, as well as patrons and representatives of over 240 institutions, including Centre Pompidou, Paris; Dia Art Foundation, New York; Guggenheim Abu Dhabi; He Art Museum, Foshan; Istanbul Modern; Kunsthaus Zurich; Kunstverein in Hamburg; Leopold Museum, Vienna; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; MACBA – Museum Of Contemporary Art Barcelona; MALBA – Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires; MAXXI, Rome; MoMA PS1, New York; Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal; Städel Museum, Frankfurt; Sursock Museum, Beirut; Palais de Tokyo, Paris; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam; Royal Commission of AlUla; San Francisco Museum of Art; Serpentine Galleries, London; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam; Tate, London; Today Art Museum, Beijing; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; and Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Cape Town. Key Highlights Art Basel closed on Sunday, June 18, 2023 following a weeklong presentation of the highest-quality artworks and strong sales across all sectors The fair attracted an attendance of 82,000 throughout the week, reinforcing its position as the most important convening point for the global art world Kabinett, a popular sector of both the Hong Kong and Miami Beach shows in which galleries present thematic exhibitions within their booths, debuted at the Basel show with 13 thoughtfully curated presentations from 14 galleries Visitors also enjoyed a range of public programs, including an interactive installation by Latifa Echakhch on the Messeplatz; Parcours, featuring 24 site-specific installations across the city – its largest edition to date; Conversations; and Film Art Basel, whose Global Lead Partner is UBS, took place at Messe Basel from June 15 to 18, 2023 By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Art Basel

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood will premiere Gen QueerZ, its fourth documentary film short in its award-winning Open Dialogues series, on Wed., Oct. 11 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street. Coinciding with National Coming Out Day, the evening begins with a red-carpet reception at 6 p.m. followed by a screening of the film and a discussion with cast members and Director Freddy Rodriguez at 7 p.m. There is no charge for admission. Gen QueerZ gives voice to LGBTQ+ youth who declare openly, “Queer is here. Queer is everywhere,” and that being out in public and home spaces is a form of activism that demarginalizes all queer people. Produced by the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood in association with Safe Schools South Florida, the title Gen QueerZ refers to LGBTQ youth who are part of Generation Z, which accounts roughly for people born since 1997. Gen QueerZ captures the LGBTQ+ narratives and performances of eight South Florida college/university students. Their stories reflect a diversity of gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and academic studies while exploring allyship, threats, and the family dynamics of being “out” at home. The film features readings of original poems performed by Eric Martinez (“To Know Yourself”) and Ja’na Nelson (“I’m Out”). The eight cast members are Doriyan Caty (Florida Atlantic University), Javier Gomez (Miami Dade College), SofíaGrajales (Broward College), Eric Martinez (Florida International University ’23 and University of Miami), Ja’na Nelson (FAU ’22), Kelsey Parente (Broward College), Ian Rodriguez (Florida State University), and Nathalie Saladrigas (Miami Dade College ’23 and Emerson College, Boston). Open Dialogues: Gen QueerZ was made with support from The Our Fund Foundation, The Windhover Foundation/Quadracci Family, and the Dara and Jarrett Levan Fund for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Broward. National Coming Out Day was first observed on October 11, 1988, on the second anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It is observed throughout the U.S. and other countries around the world to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and its civil rights movement. About the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Art and Culture Center/Hollywood