Join the Miami Design District for the opening reception of Truth, Old Past. A group exhibition curated by Omar López-Chahoud featuring artists Sena Başöz, Miguel Braceli, Yane Calovski, Cheen & Manuel Chavajay, Liz Cohen, Michail Michailov, Judith Raum, Jonathan Sanchez Noa, Kevin Umaña, and Heba Y. Amin. The exhibition focuses on artists from diverse cultural backgrounds whose works project towards a utopian future of cultural transformation as a result of past experiences, which are often preserved and shared in the form of archives or oral traditions. Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM Address: Zilberman | Miami 25 NE 39th St Miami Florida, 33137 ML Staff. Content/image(s) courtesy of MDD

Sasha Barkov Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation welcomed Stanley Cup champion Aleksander “Sasha” Barkov back to the Children’s Hospital on Saturday, September 21, 2024. For the first time since winning the NHL title, the Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov returned, with the Stanley Cup, to meet with patients and present a check for more than $106,000 to the children’s hospital’s nonprofit foundation. The dollars are the most recent to be donated from the hockey star’s ongoing #BarkovScores4JoeD giving campaign. With the contribution from the 2023-24 season, Barkov has now donated $420,000 to assist ‘Joe D.’ kids and families since 2019. Kelley Morris, Sasha Barkov (with check) During his visit, Barkov interacted with patients, took photos, signed autographs, played games, and provided a happy distraction for those facing difficult circumstances. Heart transplant recipient Aniyah, Sasha Barkov Sasha Barkov (playing air hockey) Sasha Barkov and patient Barkov generously donates $1,600 for each goal he scores and $800 for each he assists on. He also provides a suite at each Panthers home game for use by those connected to the hospital. Sasha Barkov, Freedom Sasha Barkov (with banner and fans) 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. A level one trauma center based that is part of the Hollywood-based Memorial Healthcare System , it combines advanced technology, the expertise of board-certified specialists, and a patient and family-centered approach to heal the body, mind, and spirit.  The hospital’s nonprofit foundation  focuses on philanthropy to positively impact patients, families, and underwrite programs, facilities, and equipment that support the pediatric facility’s mission.                        Connect online at jdch.com  and @jdchospital on Facebook , X , YouTube , and Instagram .    By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation

On September 24 evening,   Playing for Change Foundation presented a magical evening at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino as beloved artists Jewel & Melissa Etheridge took to the stage for a moving performance in support of PFC’s mission to empower global communities through music. The VIP concert began with cocktails & light bites, followed by the captivating concert beginning at 8pm.  Melissa Etheridge Melissa Etheridge took to the stage first, wowing concert attendees with her legendary voice as she played a slew of instruments — including the guitar, drums, piano, and harmonica. Jewel followed, engaging the crowd by taking song requests and playing the perfect mix of both timeless classics and new hits. In a touching performance of “Who Will Save Your Soul”, Jewel introduced her 12 year old son, Kase, who joined her onstage to play the drums. In aligned awareness, she spoke of kindness and gratitude throughout her performance, two themes that PFCF hold dear to their mission.  Jewel “Last night was a powerful reminder of the impact that music can have on our global community,” said Stacey Glassman Mizener, Chief Development Officer, Playing For Change Foundation. “Jewel and Melissa Etheridge’s performances not only moved the audience but also reinforced the belief that music has the power to connect and inspire us all. We are incredibly grateful to our partners at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for providing such an extraordinary venue, and to artists like Jewel and Melissa, whose support helps us continue our mission of transforming lives through music. Together, we share a vision of a more united and compassionate world.” From left to right (Randi Wolfson Adamo, Chris Adamo, Estefania Diaz-Balart,&  Stacey Glassman Mizener) Since partnering together in 2023, the two Miami-based organizations have worked together to bring awareness and support to music education programs for children in areas that are rich in cultural traditions but limited in economic resources both locally and globally. With the mutual understanding that music has the power to change lives, the energy felt throughout the stadium yesterday evening strongly reiterated that universal sentiment.  As Playing For Change Foundation gears up for its annual 2025 Impact Awards on March 15th, there is no sign of slowing down. In just a few weeks, on Playing for Change Day (October 8th) 100 South Sudanese Artists will be inaugurating the brand new, state of the art cultural center at the Bidi Bidi Refugee settlement in Northern Uganda.    For more information about PFCF and its initiatives, visit playingforchange.org .  About Playing For Change Foundation For 17 years, Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF) has helped youth rise up through their own culture using music education to create social and economic change in areas that are economically poor, but culturally extremely wealthy. With 50+ locations across 19 countries and growing, the positive impact of PFCF on youth, families, and communities in need is truly extraordinary. We employ more than 200 staff, teachers, and community leaders locally across program locations, including: Mali, Morocco, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, Jordan, Nepal, Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, Peru, Argentina, South Dakota, and Miami. For more information, visit PlayingForChange.org , email info@playingforchange.org , or follow @PlayingForChangeFoundation on Instagram and Facebook. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Playing for Change Foundation

Kaseya Center will officially unveil a series of multi-million-dollar facility upgrades when the HEAT host their yearly scrimmage, the “Red, White & Pink” Game presented by Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health, on Monday, October 7th. The extensive upgrades were made during the summer months and include a new scoreboard, new lighting and audio systems, as well as a new retractable seating system in the lower bowl.   “We take great pride in providing our employees, guests and community with the best sports and entertainment experience,” said Eric Woolworth, President of The HEAT Group’s Business Operations. “The ‘Home of the HEAT’ will celebrate its 25th anniversary this coming New Year’s Eve and during the past two and a half decades, the Arison family has continued to reinvest in Kaseya Center ensuring it remains a competitive, efficient and award-winning facility. These latest upgrades provide a huge boost to the fan experience no matter where you’re seated inside Kaseya Center.”   NEW SCOREBOARD HEAT fans will be wowed by the new crown jewel at the center of Kaseya Center: a spectacular, one-of-a-kind scoreboard display—nicknamed “Fireball”—a dynamic 3-Dimensional replica of the team’s iconic ball and flame logo. The flame ball features 2,525 square feet of LED screens, which are capable of variable content zoning allowing them to show one large image or multiple zones of engaging content. The flame ball is framed by four large video displays measuring 19.5’ x 29.5’, two top ring displays and four underbelly displays totaling 7,440 square feet and 55 million pixels of digital display space. Throughout the arena, new corner displays, vomitory displays, stanchion displays and event floor clock displays have also been added totaling 11,000 square feet of additional digital space—a 585% increase over the previous system.  The new scoreboard, conceptualized to “fit the room” of Kaseya Center’s intimate confines, was designed by Mike Rowe of Anthony James Partners, engineered by WJHW Consultants and manufactured by Daktronics with project oversight provided by CAA Icon.   NEW LIGHTING   The Kaseya Center’s new lighting system is a holistic upgrade comprised of new house, special effects, sports, perimeter bowl and centerhung lighting instruments. The house, sports and special effect lighting, manufactured and installed by Musco Lighting, allows programmable color wash lighting throughout the arena. For basketball games specifically, HEAT fans will be treated to a very dramatic “boxing ring effect” where the hardwood is blanketed in light while the lower and upper bowls are noticeably dimmer making the action on the court the focal point.  NEW AUDIO   The Kaseya Center’s new, state-of-the-art audio system will revolutionize the way guests experience live events. The system, manufactured by L’Acoustics and installed Solotech, boasts an almost 50% increase in speakers delivering a powerful 696,800 watts of crystal clear sound. With digital processing and surround sound features, along with a special group of speakers dedicated to low frequency effects, every note, beat, and chord will be perfectly balanced and immersive no matter where in the arena a guest is seated.  NEW RETRACTABLE SEATING SYSTEM   The Kaseya Center’s new retractable seating system has upgraded approximately 2,100 seats in the lower bowl and created new, more secure pathways for the home and visiting teams to travel between their respective locker rooms and the court. Designed and installed by StageRight Corporation using their latest retractable technology, the new retractable seating system is expected to increase the arena’s changeover efficiency by more than 33%.   By ML Staff. Courtesy of NBA. For Miami HEAT tickets click here .

Taylor Swift is famous for writing her life  (and, most notoriously, her ex-boyfriends) into her music. But she is also fascinated by history, and regularly incorporates historic figures, places and events into her songs. An avid reader since early childhood , Swift has long drawn inspiration from women of the past (both real and fictional) who challenged social conventions and were punished for not conforming to traditional gender roles. Taylor Swift performs at the Paris La Défense Arena as a part of her Eras Tour concert, May 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly, File) In her most recent album, The Tortured Poets Department , Swift positions herself in a long history of women who upset patriarchal norms — women accused of “behaving badly” — while also revealing the importance of revisiting our understanding of the past based on shifting evidence. Exploring fictional and family stories With the albums folklore and evermore (both released in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic), Swift moved away from purely autobiographical storytelling to exploring other people’s lives. In addition to creating a cast of fictional characters, she also delved into her family history, with moving songs about her paternal grandfather who fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal during the Second World War (“Epiphany”) and her maternal grandmother (“Marjorie”), whose career as an opera singer was limited by marital and maternal responsibilities. ‘Last Great American Dynasty’ But it’s “The Last Great American Dynasty” on folklore that marked a major shift in Swift’s songwriting. Swift recounts the life of Rebekah Harkness (1915-1982), the American composer and philanthropist who married the heir to the Standard Oil fortune and scandalized her wealthy neighbours with her eccentric behaviour. In a surprising twist, Swift reveals that she now owns the Rhode Island saltbox house where Harkness threw her wild parties, and Swift is now the crazy woman upsetting the neighbours. Swift not only reflects on how she continues to be perceived by society and portrayed in the media, but also questions the extent to which attitudes toward women who are “different” have actually changed since the 1950s. ‘The Bolter’ Similarly, Swift appears to be alluding to how her own dating history has been recounted and scrutinized by the media. Some commentators think Swift explores the life of Lady Idina Sackville (1893-1955), the English aristocrat who scandalized upper-class society for marrying five times. Because she left her husbands so frequently and suddenly, Sackville was nicknamed “the Bolter,” (also the title of Swift’s track on Tortured Poets ). Sackville was also the inspiration for English novelist Nancy Mitford’s character the Bolter , also the name of a book by Sackville’s great-granddaughter Frances Osborne about Sackville’s life. Swift’s track could be heard to imagine Sackville’s perspective, allowing her to explain what attracted her to these men but why she eventually sought to escape them, regardless of the social cost of taking back her freedom. It’s not clear if Swift is writing about Sackville or if she is writing about herself . Either way, we are asked again to question how much has changed for women. Madness, misogyny, female rage An early 1930s file photo of actress Clara Bow, in New York City. (AP Photo/File) The themes of madness, misogyny, fame and female rage are at the heart of Tortured Poets , and Swift frequently invokes women of the past as a poetic device to add meaning and nuance to her stories. In addition to likening herself to a witch, Eve and the Trojan priestess Cassandra, she references American poet and musician Patti Smith , rock legend Stevie Nicks and the hugely successful 1920s silent film actress Clara Bow , who abandoned stardom in 1933 at age 28 after being treated terribly by Hollywood. Swift places herself within this pantheon of 20th-century American women artists who, in their different ways, fought against the sexism of the entertainment industry. Swift is keenly aware that she is herself both active making history and a product of a particular moment in time, living in a world shaped by the events and people that came before her. While she has agency — she actually wields far more power than most — she operates within systems that continue to limit and affect her choices. Re-interpreting past relationships At this year’s Grammy Awards, when Swift announced she had recorded a new album , fans assumed it would focus on the end of her relationship with actor Joe Alwyn , her boyfriend of six years with whom she had broken up shortly after the start of her Eras Tour in the spring of 2023. But fans are now convinced that much of what turned out to be The Tortured Poets Department surprise double album is about her on-again-off-again “situationship” with Matty Healy, the controversial frontman of the English band The 1975 who was reviled by many Swifties . Fans have gone back to Swift’s previous albums to reinterpret them through the lens of this revelation. Were the songs that had once been assumed to be about Alwyn, including those on her 2017 album reputation , actually about Healy? Were the fictional characters in folklore real after all? Swift’s discography is her archive, each album a collection of files that she has chosen to declassify. These newly released files can help her fans fill in some of the gaps on the Swiftian timeline, and shed new light on what they already know. A marketing pop-up to promote Taylor’s ‘The Tortured Poets’ Department,‘ in Los Angeles, Calif., featured a card-catalogue display. A fan puts a favourite song on a piece of paper in one of the drawers in April 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) Swift’s own shifting story On the one hand, drawing renewed attention to her past work and keeping her own versions of her older albums streaming is a slick business move by Swift. But new information can also challenge previous assumptions and interpretations , and be devastating to those who hold dear a particular image of their beloved Taylor. Swift seems to understand that history isn’t supposed to be comfortable. Just as she has reinterpreted the stories of Rebekah Harkness, Lady Idina and Clara Bow, she knows all too well that the way her story has and will be told will change over time. And she is ready for it. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Elizabeth Vlossak Associate Professor of History, Brock University. Special thanks to The Conversation .

Guac on! Ann Storck Center – ASC, a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – invites the community to do good with Chipotle Mexican Grill! On Sunday, Oct. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m., Chipotle in Davie at 2110 S University Drive will give 25% percent of its proceeds to Ann Storck Center. Guests who dine in must show the event flyer upon checkout. Supporters can also order online through the Chipotle App for pick up with the code GQXZFY7. Chipotle is an international chain of fast-casual restaurants specializing in bowls, tacos and burritos made to order in front of the customer. Proceeds from the event will support Ann Storck Center, which accommodates 96 residents and serves more than 300 individuals daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability-focused programs. Guests who dine in must show the event flyer upon checkout. Supporters can also order online through the Chipotle App for pick up with the code GQXZFY7. For more details about Ann Storck Center, visit https://www.annstorckcenter.org . ML Staff. Images courtesy of Ann Storck Center and Jarett Lopez/Unsplash

With media day looming and training camp following directly after, we asked one question about each player on the roster to get you ready for this season's storylines. Bam Adebayo – How Real Can The Shooting Become? After years of Will He Or Won’t He largely prompted by Adebayo himself teasing the prospect, the threes were on the menu for the first time in earnest in the final weeks of last season. Beginning March 13 against the Denver Nuggets, Adebayo attempted 1.6 threes per game while making half of them, taking at least one in 20 of 22 contests including the five-game series against Boston. Had he taken threes at the same rate throughout the season, he would’ve matched the volume of Jonas Valanciunas. Will Adebayo continue to shoot those shots? Given that he was also taking them during international play whilst often sharing the same lineup with Anthony Davis, evidence points to yes. But the crucial question has always been less about whether Adebayo will attempt a handful a week, it’s whether or not he’ll take enough to make defenses respect the three with requisite alterations to spacing. Consider first that only nine centers took at least four threes a game last season, and of that group only six converted at a league-average rate or better. Where Adebayo’s percentages end up is anyone’s guess even with the small-sample hot streak he enjoyed in those final regular season weeks, but to reach the volume of that elite group he’ll have to more than double his attempts. Whether he needs to do so or not is up for debate. The benefits of defenses respecting him as an accurate shooter would be obvious and plenty, but so too should the potential downsides – a reduction in team offensive efficiency while pursuing long-term gains – be considered. If Adebayo can take his perimeter game to new heights there’s likely no better time to do so given the HEAT’s selection of center Kel’el Ware in the middle of the first round. If those two are going to play together, and the defensive possibilities are intriguing to say the very least, nothing would grease those offensive wheels more than one of them being capable of pulling a defender out of the lane to give the other space to operate in the middle of the floor. Erik Spoelstra has experimented with two-big lineups in camp before and Adebayo has taken threes in preseason before so the early returns on this question aren’t coming until the regular season opens. And even then, Adebayo has already shown that things can change during the 82. Jimmy Butler – How Many More Double Teams Are Coming? One of the undercurrents of Miami’s offense during the Jimmy Butler era has been that, along with the sometimes awkward spacing in lineups featuring two stars who don’t typically stretch defenses beyond the arc, they’ve generally lacked a player who can consistently draw two defenders to the ball. Sure, sometimes a Kyle Lowry or Tyler Herro or Terry Rozier could get hot off the dribble and find themselves getting blitzed or Duncan Robinson would freak out a group of defenders as he came off a handoff, but there was rarely that presence that would consistently cause an opposing defense to break its own systemic containment by design. You’ve had to look closely, but Miami has slowly made inroads on this subject through almost brute force. While efforts to expand their offensive repertoire into something more viable and reliable for a lengthy postseason run has sometimes contributed to static fourth-quarter offerings, gradually boosting the isolation and post-up offerings of Adebayo alongside Butler – over 20 combined such opportunities per 100 possessions last year, up from about 12 in their first season together, with most gains coming from Adebayo – has drawn notice around the league. Of their 1,342 post-ups and isolations last year, Adebayo and Butler drew 128 double teams, and while that 9.5 percent double rate seems small (tracking data typically undercounts the number of actual doubles) it is the highest rate they’ve shared through five seasons. There would be weeks-long stretches without any doubles at all, but then there would be weeks where seemingly every team was sending an extra defender or at least showing help on the strong side of the floor. In theory this should be a boon to an offense that has needed every bit of defense-tilting advantage, but even when the doubles have been regular the rewards have not always presented themselves. So, if the doubles are going to come more often – Jaime Jaquez Jr. could start seeing more as well – can Miami use them to boost their offense back into the upper half of the league after two seasons in the lower third? Tyler Herro – Will He Start With Terry Rozier? This question isn’t particularly fair to either player, and isn’t meant to presuppose fault. Neither player did nor said anything wrong. It’s just a question that must be asked because it was the natural question when Terry Rozier was acquired before the trade deadline, and with the pair only sharing the court for 11 games and 188 total minutes – not all of those with Butler in the lineup – there wasn’t much of an opportunity for an answer to present itself. Rozier and Herro aren’t the same player, but their profiles aren’t far off. Rozier gets downhill more often and generates moderately more rim pressure, Herro gets up more threes. Both get to the line at about the same rate and have similar assist rates. Their combinations of usage and true-shooting percentages are right in line with each other once you throw out Rozier’s first week or so of Miami acclimation. Both are good, very useful offensive players. Plus shooting makes each fit into just about any lineup. The question really isn’t if they can be on the court together. They can, and last year there was clearly a willingness from both parties to make it work. The question is whether playing them together is what’s best for the team, whether splitting up two higher usage guards and staggering their minutes raises Miami’s 48-minute offensive floor. When Miami traded Kyle Lowry for Rozier they were moving a low usage guard focused on setting teammates up for a high-usage guard that the team will also need to set his teammates up. On a team now replete with shot creators, that naturally creates more of a balancing act when everyone is healthy and available. Sometimes you take a bunch of high usage rate, put them together and the result isn’t quite as multiplicative as you’d like it to be. Other times the players adjust, find the balance, and you get something special. All the while the defense needs enough support to sustain as one of this group’s strengths. We haven’t seen nearly enough to have answers in either direction, leaving us with a clear and obvious storyline to follow in the opening month of the season. Jaime Jaquez Jr. – How Far Can The Star Shot Creation Go? It didn’t take long for Jaquez Jr. to break out during his rookie season and doing so as a No. 18 pick is already beating the odds by a degree or two. What was a bit more unusual is that he broke out while looking quite a bit like Jimmy Butler as far as his style of play, less a role player and more a situational shot creator. Yes, he proved to be a dynamic cutter off the ball so this isn’t to say Jaquez Jr. couldn’t play with Miami’s higher usage guys, he just popped the most when Spoelstra was relying on him to shoulder the offense for two minutes at a time, feeding him in the post and setting him up for spot where he could attack mismatches in many of the same setups and structures run for Butler. There isn’t a single thing wrong with any of that, but when you’re the No. 18 pick that typically means you’ve landed on a team that already has some star shot creation, at least enough to compete for playoff spots. So, on a team that already has several on-ball creators, is Jaquez Jr. going to have ample studio space to grow and develop that part of his game or will he be a creator in shorter bursts again as he acts the supporter – where raising his 32.2 percentage from three becomes more of a focus – for most of his minutes? There’s no right or wrong answer, it’s just a matter of what he’ll be asked to do. Tyrese Maxey was drafted into a comparable situation in Philadelphia in 2020, posting 23 percent usage in first year only for it to drop to 20.2 percent as the team acquired James Harden and Maxey had to adjust his role. That little blip in role consistency clearly didn’t have an adverse effect on Maxey’s career and Jaquez Jr. – who has the potential to develop into a 25-plus percent usage player – has plenty of time. If he happens to take a small leap, in whatever sized opportunity he has, in both efficiency and usage in his second year, though, we’ll be keeping any eye on whether or not Spoelstra adjusts the offensive pie chart along the way. Haywood Highsmith – Is He Ready To Be A Full-Time No. 1 Defender? Highsmith earned himself a new contract with Miami after a season of steady 3-and-D play and with Caleb Martin now in Philadelphia the HEAT aren’t exactly loaded with proven perimeter defenders. He made himself valuable and now the HEAT will likely be relying on that value for night-to-night consistency in a big way. Sure, Spoelstra will put Adebayo on just about any primary wing scorer when the time comes and Butler is also a great option in high-leverage moments – though he’s often best deployed off the ball – but for getting through 82 games of elite scorers Highsmith will be the call whenever he’s on the floor. With Miami switching Adebayo out on the perimeter less and less as the roster has changed over the years, having a steady one-on-one defender will be key to once again finishing with a Top 10, at minimum, defensive rating. What we don’t know is how often Highsmith will actually be on the floor. Between him, Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic, Spoelstra has several options all with different skillsets and strengths. Highsmith was typically playing at least 20 minutes a night last year when he was healthy, but there were stretches where he fell into a fringe rotation slot, coming in more for situational minutes rather than consistent ones. While we’ve little reason to doubt his capability, defending the best player every night for 25-30 minutes is different than coming off the bench, when opposing teams are already cycling in their own subs, for 15-20. Nikola Jovic – What Is He Going To Be? All of the players on the roster, Jovic is probably still the biggest mystery box even entering his third year. Granted that isn’t too much of a surprise given the 21-year-old Jovic missed most of his first season with an injury and didn’t factor into the rotation during the first half of last year, but so many interesting tools were flashed during his elongated stint with the starting group it’s impossible not to imagine his career going in a dozen different directions. Jovic shot 39 percent on catch-and-shoot threes last year and had some good defensive moments out in space so there’s clear supporting role potential alongside Adebayo and Butler. He also made a number of threes off the bounce, was often used to advance the ball off the glass to initiate offense and has flashed advanced court vision, all of which leads you to believe that there is room for a bit more usage (only 17 percent last year) on a team where on-ball reps aren’t just sitting around waiting to be picked up. As with Jaquez Jr. another season spent in a supporting role isn’t going to stunt his growth, but anytime there is clearly more there with a young player the question is how that more fits into the context of a team trying to compete for a title. As a floor, Jovic has everything you need to be a high-level role player assuming his gains on the defensive end continue to trend in a positive direction. Duncan Robinson – What’s Next? Robinson is the opposite of Jovic in the sense that where the young player is a fountain of potential, Robinson – now 30 – might be the steadiest contributor on the team. We know what he can do, we know what sort of impact he has on the offensive side of the floor and we can expect him to end each season with shooting numbers expected of one the league’s elite. That’s what we would have said about him before last season, at least, before he tripled his two-point rate and doubled his assist rate. If you ask Robinson, he’d likely say it was less a case of skillset evolution and more a natural reaction to how defenses were covering him, with more and more teams running him off the line while conceding driving lanes. Either way the results were a handful of votes for Most Improved Player in his sixth year and a few turns of the dial on our expectations of him. Robinson might be reliable and steady and known. After last season it’s only fair to ask whether there’s anything else he’s ready to show us. Josh Richardson – When Will He Be Ready? There aren’t many questions about the player, now a proven veteran with a two-way skillset who was playing 25 minutes a night for Miami last year before going down with a shoulder injury. There just hasn’t been much news about his availability since the middle of summer and for a team in need of two-way role players, Richardson’s availability will be the first topic brought up when Media Day opens on Monday. Kel’el Ware – Can He Play With Bam? While it’s usually best practice to allow rookies some grace and time to adjust to the league, the moment Ware was taken with the No. 15 pick the question on the mind of just about anyone following the HEAT was immediately his prospects for playing alongside Adebayo. So we start with Ware in a place we’ve been with many other centers. It works if they can shoot with accuracy and volume (Meyers Leonard, Kelly Olynyk), and Spoelstra uses those groups, the offense veers toward clunk if they can’t and Spoelstra doesn’t use those groups. It’s a simple equation that we discussed earlier with Adebayo. Ware certainly has the mechanics for long-range shooting, but you have to prove yourself before you see the impact on the floor, and the proving can take some time unless you’re an early outlier in a prolific sense. Plus, there’s the matter of what sort of opponent the pairing is working against. You’ll take early returns against anyone, but what we’re really after is postseason equity. We also shouldn’t make the mistake of assuming two center lineups will automatically be good defensively. Ware has all the physical tools and the potential that comes with them. Every rookie needs reps on that end. Teams will test his mind. No matter how much size you have on the floor, smart teams will find a way to part one defender on the weakside and challenge the other in pick-and-roll. The possibilities here are tantalizing, let’s just let it happen organically. If Spoelstra sees something that’s ready to be tested, he’ll test it. Alec Burks – Where Does He Figure Into The Rotation? Burks, 33 years old, will be on his eighth team since being drafted in 2011 having provided scoring punch at each and every stop. The moment Burks steps onto the floor you can expect a usage rate in the 20’s, above-average three-point shooting and an ability to create on-demand looks in the mid-range. As an off-ball player Burks fits into any group. On ball, the shot profile may be similar to that of Miami’s other creators. There will no doubt be games this year when others aren’t available to suit up and Burks’ offense grows in importance. Whether he’s called on night-to-night remains to be seen with so much of the rotation in the early stages of coalescence around him, particularly on a team theoretically in need of offensive juice while not necessarily lacking in offensive creators. Thomas Bryant – Is He The Backup Center? Bryant only appeared in 38 games for Miami last season with Spoelstra opting to run smaller bench lineups with Love at center, but Orlando Robinson also appeared in 36 games as Spoelstra alternated on which of his reserve centers to play spot minutes. Naturally fans will want to pencil in a first-round pick like Ware into early season minutes, but there’s a world where Ware requires seasoning before earning regular minutes and a true center will be called upon to fill the in between shifts when Spoelstra is balancing out his lineups. Kevin Love – How Many Non-Center Minutes Are Coming? Miami’s offense was never better than when Love manned the five spot, that five-out spacing giving Butler plenty of space with which to attack the middle of the floor. When Love was the only center on the floor, the HEAT (No. 21 in offense overall) scored 121.8 points per 100 possessions, a mark that would have been second in the league behind Boston. Those lineups made sacrifices defensively to be sure. They were so good at producing point it didn’t really matter. Love is also 36 now, a year after Spoelstra managed his minutes to just 17 a game, and an argument could be made for using those lineups more selectively to limit to the game-to-game stress on Love. If that were the case, using Love alongside other centers more often – so he isn’t the center of attention on defense when Miami isn’t in zone – might be an option, particularly if Ware proves ready for early minutes. Pelle Larsson – How Much Two-Way Potential Is There? Larsson will come into the league with a reputation as a shooter, but Summer League showed there’s more to him that that, more creation, and especially more physicality as he used his shoulders to get downhill and create finishing space in the lane. Where we see physicality, we also see defensive potential, at least in the mold of someone like Max Strus who was able to use his strength to hold up with the ball in front of him. It might be too much to expect that sort of thing early on for a rookie, but there will be flashes if there’s more to be developed. Everyone will be watching Larsson’s make or miss. Let’s see how he can manage a switch, too. Isaiah Stevens – Will The Shooting Translate? Stevens averaged the third-most assists at the Las Vegas Summer League, 7.8 a game across six appearances on Miami’s road to a Summer League title. That steady playmaking has surely lingered in the minds of many a fan who has wondered about the HEAT’s reserve guards over the years, at least when it comes to “true” point guards. What was even more eye popping was that Stevens hit nearly 64 percent from three on 1.8 attempts, a more than reasonable hot streak for a 40 percent college shooter. At six feet being a threat from outside, ideally off the dribble, is a must to keep the defense honest and open up passing lanes for that court vision to thrive on. Stevens has the pedigree in that area, it’s just a matter of seeing it. Zyon Pullin – What Model Will He Follow? While both Pullin and Stevens join the team as five-year college players, Stevens feels a bit more fully formed for the pro level based on what we saw during Summer League. Which isn’t to say Pullin doesn’t have potential, merely that it’s less clear what path he will follow. Will his development track target more lead guard, playmaking skills, or more of downhill scoring role after he averaged 1.7 assists and hardly attempted any threes during the offseason? Keshad Johnson – Will He Follow The Typical Undrafted Schedule? Miami’s developmental projects often follow a loose three-year plan, spending much or all of the first season with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, getting their feet wet with regular time in the second and then, if they’re ready, joining the rotation in earnest in their third year. There are always exceptions, Josh Richardson became a rotational mainstay midway through his rookie year – he was a second-round pick – and Duncan Robinson burst onto the scene in his second year whereas Gabe Vincent wasn’t a regular until his third season. If anyone is going to be on the early side of things, Johnson may be the most likely candidate as a 6-foot-7 wing on a team that could be in search of defensive reinforcements. Granted, Johnson wasn’t much of a shooter in college until his fifth season when he made 38.7 percent on 2.6 attempts so there will be plenty to prove on that end, but most everything Miami will be asking of Highsmith is something they could also ask of Johnson, currently on a two-way deal, down the road. How long that road is will ultimately be up to him. Josh Christopher – Where Will The Opportunity Come From? Christopher is an interesting story because of the way he remade and restructured his game for a Summer League role with Miami. Previously a very offensive-minded player with Houston, Christopher made his mark on that end scoring 19 a game with 52 percent shooting from deep. It was his defensive growth, a willingness to defend to Miami’s expectations, which might have truly unlocked his big-league potential. Where exactly he fits on the roster is a different question, but as long as Christopher builds on what he started in June and July it’ll be a good question to have to ask. Dru Smith – How Soon Will He Be Ready To Play? Smith had his moments at backup point after returning to Miami last season – he had previously left to take a contract with Brooklyn – only for a knee injury to knock him out for the year. He still has the game to offer an approximation of what made Vincent so valuable to Miami a couple years ago, it’s just a matter of getting back on court and back on track. Nassir Little – Can He Follow The Caleb Martin Path? While the HEAT replenished their undrafted pipeline a bit – at least as far as the talent on display during their Summer League Championship run – Little is a different kind of late addition to the roster, an experienced five-year veteran out of Portland and Phoenix trying to find his way in the league. The closest comps would be Martin, waived after two seasons in Charlotte who eventually made a name for himself with the HEAT, and RJ Hampton, who had four years of experience before taking a chance in Miami that didn’t pan out. In other words, there’s no guarantee here for Little, but as we’ll say for the umpteenth time there is an opportunity for two-way players. By ML Staff. Courtesy of NBA. For Miami HEAT tickets click here .

On Friday, October 4, the Buddy Combs International Arena Challenge will take place under the lights at Lakeside Polo Club in Lakeside, California. The second annual match will bring together two teams to battle in the international competition honoring the late polo legend. The tournament is named in honor of Dr. Clarence C. “Buddy” Combs Jr., an American polo player and Hall of Famer. Inheriting his love of horses and polo from his father, he honed his polo skills at Pennsylvania Military Academy before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. While at Cornell, Combs led his teammates to win the university’s first intercollegiate championship in 1937. “We are honored to host the Buddy Combs International Arena Polo Challenge. This event is not only a testament to our club's commitment to the sport of polo but also an opportunity to showcase the local polo community in Southern California. For our club, it's a chance to bring together talented players from around the world, enhancing the level of play and creating a connection with the global polo community, while inspiring local players.”  –  Lakeside Polo Club Owner and Buddy Combs International Arena Challenge participant Nicole Bankhead For nearly five decades, Combs played at the highest levels of the game while maintaining a full-time veterinary practice in New Jersey. Outdoors, Combs won the U.S. Open Polo Championship in 1947 and 1956. During his arena career, he won the Junior Championship (currently known as the National Arena Chairman’s Cup) on three separate occasions and the Senior Championship seven times. In 1951, he became the second player to reach a 10-goal arena handicap, the highest rating bestowed to players by the USPA. The Challenge honors Combs and aims to showcase international competition while promoting arena polo. This year’s matchup will take place between the USA and the Indian Polo Association. The USPA International Committee has selected three players to represent the red, white and blue. The USA collective includes Nicole Bankhead (1), Robert “Robby” Pizarro (2) and David Brooks (3). Each boasting extensive arena careers, together, the group hopes to bring home the trophy for the USA Team. Nicole Bankhead, representing USA, will be the only woman participating in the international event. ©Tequila Sunsets Photography Bankhead’s polo adventure started in 2014 when her family purchased Lakeside Polo Club in Lakeside, California. “My husband, Darin, and I manage and operate the club alongside our two sons, Garrett and Ethan. Having ridden, owned and shown horses all my life, it was a natural transition to polo, combining a love of horses and competition to a sport that we can do together as a family! We also started a youth polo program and Intercollegiate/Interscholastic teams, and I help coach along with Darin and our boys.” Bankhead and her husband expressed their enthusiasm for hosting such a significant event. “We are honored to host the Buddy Combs International Arena Polo Challenge. This event is not only a testament to our club's commitment to the sport of polo but also an opportunity to showcase the local polo community in Southern California. For our club, it's a chance to bring together talented players from around the world, enhancing the level of play and creating a connection with the global polo community, while inspiring local players. For Southern California, it highlights the region as a destination for polo, blending the sport's rich traditions with our unique West Coast style. The challenge also provides an opportunity to introduce new audiences to the thrill of arena polo, further growing the sport locally and ensuring its continued success by making it more accessible and engaging for new fans and future players alike.” David Brooks, hailing from North Carolina, owns and operates the Triangle Area Polo Club. ©David Murrell David Brooks and his wife, Leslie, own and operate the Triangle Area Polo Club in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina, where they train polo ponies and run a school program. Brooks actively participates in arena events across the Mid-Atlantic and has qualified and competed in the National Arena Amateur Cup on two occasions, reaching the finals in 2023. His unwavering dedication to the sport has also earned him the prestigious USPA Southeastern Circuit Sportsmanship Award in 2020 and 2021. Reflecting on his selection to the USA Team, Brooks shared, “It is a privilege to play polo and represent my country. International competition is the top step of the ladder. It’s a destination achievement similar to playing in a national tournament. It provides emerging arena polo players with a clear goal to pursue as they work to improve their skills and advance in the sport.” The youngest member of the USA Team, 17-year-old Robert "Robby" Pizarro, has participated extensively on the interscholastic and National Youth Tournament Series circuits. ©David Murrell The youngest member of the USA Team, 17-year-old Pizarro began riding and playing polo on his family's farm at a young age, developing a lifelong passion. As a member of the St. Croix Interscholastic polo team, located in Woodville, Wisconsin, he played a pivotal role in their journey to the 2024 Open National Interscholastic Championship final. He also recently represented the Central Region at the National Youth Tournament Series Championship for the second year in a row. Sharing his enthusiasm to join the international competition, Pizarro stated, “I feel very honored to represent my country, and I will give it my all to win this game.” The Indian Polo Association has presented a formidable lineup that includes Chaitania Kumar (1), Arsalan Khan (0) and Lt. Col. Prithvi Rathore (1), with the secretary general of the Indian Polo Association Col. Vikram Singh Kahlon, serving as the guest of honor. Since the Indian Polo Association does not assign arena handicaps, the USPA International Committee has decided to follow the approach used at the Federation of International Polo World Polo Championship by adding one goal to each Indian player's outdoor handicap. The Indian team will also receive a scoreboard advantage due to handicap at the onset of the match. Chaitania Kumar is the Founder and President of the Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club (HPRC). He began his polo career with intercollegiate arena polo in 1995 at Purdue University. Kumar is the Founder and President of the Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club (HPRC) and the visionary behind the International Arena Polo Championship at HPRC. He began his polo career with intercollegiate arena polo in 1995 at Purdue University and later achieved a major victory in outdoor polo by winning the Indian Open in 2012. Khan is a distinguished polo player from a family deeply connected to the sport's history in India, inspired by his grandfather's 1926 service with the British India Army. Growing up in Hyderabad, he quickly showcased his talent at a local polo club, excelling in regional tournaments. As the Honorary Polo Secretary of HPRC, he has played a pivotal role in promoting polo in the region, fostering sportsmanship and teamwork. Arsalan Khan is a distinguished polo player from a family deeply connected to the sport's history in India. As the Honorary Polo Secretary of HPRC, he has played a pivotal role in promoting polo in the region, fostering sportsmanship and teamwork. Lt. Col. Prithvi Rathore is an experienced officer in the Indian Army Service Corps and a well-regarded polo player. Known for his skill and precision, he has been involved in the sport for over a decade encouraging young players and promoting polo within the Indian Army. Serving as the team captain, he brings exceptional horsemanship and strategic expertise to the field. Combining competition and camaraderie, fans of the USA Team are encouraged to attend the transpacific match to support the stars and stripes. Tickets for the Buddy Combs International Arena Polo Challenge are now on sale for $10 per person and can be purchased here . Tickets for military personnel and children 12 and under are free of charge. Gates open at 4:30pm with a warm-up match starting at 5:30pm, followed by the featured event between USA and India. USA VS. INDIA INTERNATIONAL MILITARY ARENA POLO CHALLENGE Following the action of the Buddy Combs, the USA vs. India International Military Arena Polo Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 5, with two teams set to battle in an international arena competition to recognize the lasting alliance between the U.S. and India. India, the world’s largest democracy, was allied with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. In January 1993, shortly after the Soviet Union’s collapse, the USA and India sought to enhance their relations. One approach was through friendly sports competitions. The Pacific Armies Management Seminar, held in New Delhi, provided the perfect opportunity for this initiative, featuring a polo match between active-duty U.S. Army players and the Indian Cavalry. The match sparked a series of military polo exchanges between India and the U.S. Following the attacks of 9/11 in 2001, U.S. military focus shifted to the Global War on Terrorism, pausing these exchanges until their recent revival. The Pacific Armies Management Seminar, held in New Delhi in 1993 served to enhance relations between USA and India following the end of the Cold War. The USPA International Committee has selected three members of the American military community to represent the U.S. Armed forces in the upcoming tournament. The USA Team includes Maj. Mark Liarikos, U.S. Army (-1), Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Daniel Jones, U.S. Coast Guard (1) and Officer Candidate James “Jim” Deal, U.S. Marine Corps (4). Bringing their diverse arena polo experiences to the West Coast, the team is prepared to join forces for USA. Liarikos is a Massachusetts native and a U.S. Army Major on active duty as a Civil Affairs officer. He is currently assigned as a Recruiting Battalion Executive Officer in Phoenix, Arizona. Liarikos began riding jumpers as an adult and started playing polo three years ago. He plays year-round in Arizona and has traveled to play in Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and various states throughout the U.S. Jones is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and was assigned to small boat stations on the West Coast. He started polo seven years ago at Lakeside Polo Club. Jones is also a pilot with extensive experience flying missions for the military in Southwest Asia. Deal is a recent graduate of the University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia) and has joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He is on his way to Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. Deal started playing polo in Warrenton, Virginia, and has since competed in tournaments up and down the East Coast. He currently plays at Roseland Polo Club in Crozet, Virginia, and looks forward to continuing his passion for horses while in the military. James "Jim" Deal is a graduate of the University of Virginia and has joined the U.S. Marine Corps. ©Oana Moore Representing the Indian Polo Association and military team includes Lt. Col. Yatinder Kumar (1), Lt. Col. R.K. Gautam (1) ⁠and Maj. Mrityunjay Singh Chouhan (1). Utilizing the same rating system as the Buddy Combs, each player representing India has received one goal added to their Indian Polo Association outdoor handicap and the team will also receive a scoreboard advantage due to handicap at the onset of the match. Lt. Col. R.K. Gautam has been playing polo in India for the last seven years as a member of the Artillery Polo Club. Known for his determination, he consistently pushes his limits and elevates his game during crucial moments in the arena. Lt. Col. Yatinder Kumar, a polo player in the Indian Army, started his polo journey in 2014. Representing his country both domestically and internationally, Kumar plays for the Army Service Corps Polo Club. As a member of the Indian Army Polo Team, he has showcased his skills in countries such as Nigeria and Argentina. Maj. Mrityunjay Singh Chouhan, of the 61st Cavalry Regiment in Jaipur, has been playing polo for the past six years. A key player for both the army team and regimental teams, he favors the number three position, where he excels at creating space for his teammates and executing strategic game plans. Recognizing the dynamic history of polo in the military across the globe, players on both sides of the international battle will honor those who have served, while strengthening the bond between the two nations through the collective passion for the sport. Tickets for the USA vs. India International Military Arena Polo Challenge are on sale for $10 per person and can be purchased here . Tickets for military personnel and children 12 and under are free of charge. Gates open at 4:30pm with a warm-up match starting at 5:30pm,followed by the featured event between USA and India. By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of United States Polo Association

The Gary Nader Art Centre announces the opening of “The Latin GRAMMY® Academy Collection: 25 Years of Music and Art,” an exhibition that celebrates the intersection of Latin music and visual arts. In collaboration with The Latin Recording Academy®, the exhibition will be on display from October 2 through December 2024. This exhibition features official Latin GRAMMY® artworks created by acclaimed artists such as Romero Britto, Walter Goldfarb, Michael V. Rios, and Patssi Valdez. Visitors will experience a dynamic array of artistic techniques, including collage, muralism, and oil painting, reflecting diverse interpretations from artists across Latin America and beyond. Gary Nader, founder of the Gary Nader Art Centre, emphasized the exhibition's significance: "It is a great privilege to present this unparalleled collection, which unites two potent expressions of Latin culture—music and visual art. Miami, with its deep-rooted connections to the Latin world, provides the ideal canvas for celebrating these artistic achievements." The Latin GRAMMY Art Collection originated in 2000 when The Latin Recording Academy® commissioned visual artists to create works embodying the spirit of the awards. Over the past 25 years, this evolving collection has showcased the unique perspectives of exceptional artists. In addition to the artworks, the exhibition will feature exclusive memorabilia from Latin music icons such as Emilio Estefan, Laura Pausini, Gustavo Cerati, and Joe Arroyo. These artifacts, alongside the art collection, illustrate the enduring influence of Latin music and culture on the global stage. This exhibition invites art and music aficionados to engage with a culturally enriching experience that highlights the fusion of artistic disciplines defining Latin GRAMMY history. Exhibition Details: Opening Date:  October 2, 2024 Duration:  October - December 2024 Location:  Gary Nader Art Centre, Miami, FL For more information about the Gary Nader Art Centre and its involvement in the Latin GRAMMY Awards, visit www.garynader.com . Follow on Instagram (@garynader), #GaryNaderArtCentre. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

The Ten North Arts Foundation  is proud to announce the opening of  Schemes of Visibility , a captivating solo exhibition by renowned Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié. The opening reception will take place on Friday, October 4th, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The exhibition will be on view through November 16, 2024, accompanied by an artist talk on Oct 5th and interactive workshops in mid-November. 'After Church Mystic Lagoon' by Edouard Duval-Carrié About the Exhibition:  Schemes of Visibility Who are we when viewing a work of art? What does the act of encountering an artist's work bring to our lives?  Schemes of Visibility  explores these questions, bridging the divide between art and life, and inviting viewers to engage deeply with art as a vehicle for self-transformation. In this exhibition, Duval-Carrié presents artworks that challenge the viewer to see beyond the surface. He argues that the act of viewing art is a dynamic process, where the work itself becomes an instrument for understanding, growth, and existential exploration. As viewers engage with his art, they are prompted to reflect on their own lives and the ways in which art can influence and even transform their experiences. The curatorial group at Ten North Foundation describes the exhibition as a “path, a direction, and an orientation,” providing a unique lens through which viewers can see themselves and the world differently. By drawing parallels between life and art, Duval-Carrié opens a space where the viewer’s gaze becomes an active force in the experience of the work, allowing for a fluid exchange between artistic expression and everyday existence. Duval-Carrié's works are not merely objects to be observed; they are interactive tools that enable viewers to reimagine themselves and the world around them. Through vibrant colors, intricate motifs, and thought-provoking compositions, the artist invites us into a dialogue where the boundaries between the observer and the observed dissolve.   About Ten North Arts Foundation The Ten North Arts Foundation is a leading institution committed to fostering contemporary African and African Diaspora arts. As a hub for artistic innovation and community engagement, Ten North Arts Foundation works to bridge cultures, create meaningful dialogue, and promote a deeper understanding of the diverse narratives that shape the world of art today. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Ten North Arts Foundation

Whether you are a first-time visitor or long-time resident, Hallandale Eats promises an unforgettable culinary adventure! The City of Hallandale Beach and the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency proudly announce the Hallandale Eats  restaurant weeks will be extended through Sunday, October 13, 2024. “The Hallandale Eats program has become a cornerstone of our city's efforts to boost economic development and we’re thrilled by the overwhelming response from restaurant goers, prompting us to extend the program for an extra two weeks," said Faith Phinn, Deputy Executive Director of the Hallandale CRA. “The extended event allows even more people to experience Hallandale’s incredible culinary offerings and enjoy exclusive deals and special menus, while directly benefiting our small businesses. Atlantic Village Moises Bakery 7 Spices Restaurant & Cafe "Since the start on September 16, more than 20 participating restaurants have been featuring pre-fixed menus, special deals, and discounts available for dine-in, to-go, or delivery services. The extended restaurant weeks allow diners to experience more Hallandale Beach eateries and destinations throughout the City like Atlantic Village, District 8, and Gulfstream Park. Holyshakes Mitch's Downtown Bagel Cafe Now in its third edition, this year’s month-long event has introduced several new perks to enhance the dining experience, including Uber/Lyft codes available in select areas for easy and affordable transportation, as well as the City’s free transportation on the Cloud, one of the largest zero emission electric bus fleets in South Florida, with convenient drop-off points near participating restaurants. Restaurant goers can also scan QR codes displayed at each restaurant to log their visits in a digital passport. The more restaurants visited during Hallandale Eats, the more chances to win a prize! Participating Restaurants: 7 Spices Restaurant & Café - 701 N Federal Highway, Suite 101 Amsterdam Hallandale -100 S. Federal Highway Arahova Milano's - 613W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Unit 7 Casa Crudo - 601 N Federal Highway, Suite 109 Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar – 701 N. Federal Highway Limón Ceviche Bar - 801 N Federal Highway Suite 107 El TAYTA Peruvian Restaurant - 1721 E Hallandale Beach Blvd Flashback Diner - 220 S Federal Highway Gioia Italy - 701 N Federal Highway, Suite 112 Holyshakes - 601 N Federal Highway, Suite 110 Juice Mafia - 801 N Federal Highway Marash Turkish Cuisine - 710 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite 106 Marcos Pizza - 701 W Hallandale Beach Blvd Matteos Trattoria -1825 E Hallandale Beach Blvd Mitch’s Downtown Bagel Café - 601 North Federal Highway, Suite 112 Moises Bakery - 115 E Hallandale Beach Blvd Pastinos Pastas & Vinos - 645 W Hallandale Beach Blvd Suite 101 Piola -1703 E Hallandale Beach Blvd. The Blues Burgers - 5150 NW 99th Ave The Juicy Seafood – 1430 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd The Wagyu House by Meat N' Bone - 601 N Federal Highway, Suite 113 Tu Pizza - 800 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite 26 Wapo Taco - 1955 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite 1 Yardhouse - 601 Silks Run, Suite 1490   For more information about the participating restaurants and to view their Hallandale Eats offers, please visit https://bit.ly/HallandaleEats2024 . About the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency The mission of the Hallandale Beach CRA is to promote economic development and enhance the quality of life by eliminating and preventing blighted conditions through the facilitation of community partnerships, business growth, job creation, and neighborhood rehabilitation. For more information, please visit https://cohbcra.org . About the City of Hallandale Beach The City of Hallandale Beach is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the community in a fiscally responsible manner by providing superior services that meet the needs of our residents and businesses, as well as planning for their future needs through continued communication. For more information, please visit https://www.cohb.org . By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Hallandale Eats

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, publisher William Randolph Hearst used the tools of "yellow journalism"—sensationalist stories of scandal, sex and violence—to sell papers and forge a powerful media empire. Hearst's attempts to sway public opinion and campaign for high office sparked decades-long criticism, with caricaturists ridiculing him in satirical cartoons. This installation examines Hearst through the lens of this backlash, which culminated in a thinly veiled account of his life in Orson Welles's 1941 film Citizen Kane , released in the twilight of the media mogul's career. Curated by Florida International University history students Gisselle Mestre Delgado and Thiago Abad-Sanchez under the guidance of FIU adjunct professor Dr. Francis Xavier Luca, Wolfsonian chief librarian and curator of library collections. Date: October 17, 2024–March 2, 2025 Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue By ML Staff. Courtesy of The Wolfsonian–FIU