The largest touring collection of mummified remains and related artifacts ever assembled is coming to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Mummies of the World: The Exhibition will reveal the true lives of ancient people from all over the world, including Europe, South America, and Ancient Egypt. The exhibition will be on view through Monday, September 4, 2023. Mummies of the World features the mummified remains of 40 real humans and animals and 80 rare artifacts from across the globe. The exhibition provides unprecedented insights into past cultures and civilizations. This compelling collection, presented with reverence and dignity, will enthrall with dramatic displays of the mummies and their personal stories. State-of-the-art multimedia stations will take you on a 4,500-year journey to explore the histories and origins of the mummified remains, as well as how they were created. “This exhibition has proven to be one of the most popular exhibitions traveling the world. It has an engaging way of providing insight into the lives and cultures of these ancient people, which is important because these were real individuals with unique stories,” says Dr. Cassie Freund, director of science communication at Frost Science. “We like to say, ‘Inside every mummy is a story waiting to be told.’ Mummies of the World tells thousands of years of captivating stories. Through modern science and technology, their secrets are now revealed.” Mummies of the World: The Exhibition demonstrates how mummification can take place through both natural and intentional practices. Included in the collection are: MUMAB, the first authentic replication of the Egyptian mummification process done on a decedent body in 2,800 years. Baron von Holz, a German nobleman found tucked away in the family crypt of a 14th century castle wearing his best leather boots. The Orlovits Family, a mummified family discovered in a long-forgotten crypt of a small church in Vác, Hungary in 1994. Shrunken heads from South America, typically associated with the Jivaro culture of Ecuador, where members of the group have traditionally shrunk the heads of enemies captured in battle. Egyptian animal mummies including a cat, falcon, snow rabbit, lizard, weasel and fish, some of which were deliberately preserved to accompany royals for eternity. The exhibition also highlights the scientific methods used to study mummified remains, including Computed Tomography (CT), DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating, all of which allow researchers to learn about the lives, histories and cultures of these ancient people and animals. Mummies of the World: The Exhibition is presented by NEON and World Heritage Exhibitions, LLC. Mummies of The World: The Exhibition will be on view from Saturday, May 27, 2023, through Monday, September 4, 2023, inside the Hsiao Family Special Exhibition Gallery on the first floor of the museum. Admission to Mummies of The World: The Exhibition is included with all museum admission tickets. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of The Mummies Of The World

Miami Beach Botanical Garden is hosting a garden tours, Tai Chi, special performances and more. Miami Beach Garden Tour VIP Preview Party: Friday, March 10 | Tour: Saturday, March 11 FRIDAY PREVIEW. Join us on March 10 from 6pm-8pm for a pre-tour happy hour. Enjoy light bites courtesy of Bill Hansen Catering, tropical-inspired cocktails, a preview of the Garden Club flower show, and Silent Auction items with “buy now” pricing. You may also pick up your wristbands and the guide for Saturday’s Tour. Please purchase the Friday Preview & Tour package if you wish to attend both events. SATURDAY TOUR. Your day starts at the Garden where you’ll pick up your guide and wristband for the Tour. With addresses in hand you are free to travel at your own pace to each location. After the Tour, join us back at the Garden for fun activities including the Miami Beach Garden Club’s annual flower show where you can cast your vote for the “people’s choice award.” Stop by the Botanical Bar for a cool beverage (a complimentary sangria for tour-goers) and have a light bite. We’ll be open until 5pm. Tour pricing: Non-members $50 • Members $40 (call 305.673.7256 for promo code) Friday Preview & Saturday Tour Combo: $75 WE'RE CELEBRATING SPRING Just Arrived - New Plant Shipment While you're visiting the Garden, check out our new batch of tropical flowering plants just waiting to be added to your garden at home! We'd also greatly appreciate any donations of ceramic pots that are no longer being used – just drop off at the Garden Center next time you visit. Tai Chi at the Garden Wednesdays • March 1, 8, 15, 22 • 10am–11am Join our weekly Tai Chi class with teacher Silvia Salinas, AP. Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class will focus on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for this class. You may also want to bring water, and mask-wearing is optional. Don't wait to reserve your spot - class size is limited to 25. MEETING Miami Beach Garden Club Thursday • March 9 • 10am–12pm The Miami Beach Garden Club meets primarily at the Garden on the 2nd Thursday of every month from October through May. Please contact ldelatorregunn@gmail.com if you would like to attend a meeting. The mission of the Miami Beach Garden Club is to promote the cultivation of plants and flowers in our community through projects that focus on: beautification of our city; mentoring and sponsoring student programs (locally and statewide); and support of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Some of their programs include working with school children on their gardens at multiple local schools. They offer assistance at our local community garden, floral design and horticulture classes, field trip outings and continue to expand their knowledge through monthly programs. MIAMI BEACH CULTURE CRAWL Impromptu: A Miami City Ballet Pop-Up Performance Thursday • March 16 • 6:30pm-7:30pm Please join us for this free performance during the March edition of the Miami Beach Culture Crawl. Miami City Ballet brings professional dancers right into South Florida neighborhoods making the art accessible for all. The pop-up performances are choreographed and performed by MCB’s world-class dancers, offering audiences a fresh way to experience ballet in unique settings. Initially entitled, To Miami, With Love, the series was born in response to the pandemic and the need for outdoor performance. The pop-ups were the company’s way of saying thank you to the communities that have supported MCB throughout the years by providing the healing power of the arts to elicit hope and resilience. This message continues today. NEW MOON EVENT Breathwork & Sound Bath Journey Tuesday, March 21 • 6:30pm-8pm This candlelit restorative breathwork and sound bath journey will allow you to release, reset, and restore. Doors will open at 6:00pm so that you can experience the garden in the peacefully quiet after hours while witnessing the aromas of the flowers coming to life. Resident yoga teacher, Franci, will guide yogic breathwork that helps us remove stagnation and create deeper rhythmic balance with our nervous system, allowing for more fertile grounds for moments of clarity and inspiration. Practice will take place inside the large Banyan ballroom and spill out into the outdoor space covered by the large sails. Class begins at 6:30pm. (Garden gates will close at 6:40) Yogic breathwork for 30 minutes followed by a 30 minute Sound Bath Journey Savasana Meditation, ending at 7:30pm. Bring a journal to write down any insights that came up during the practice, or use journal prompts provided at the event, while enjoying a complimentary cup of tea. There are a few mats available if needed. Please bring yoga blocks/cushions/blanket if you'd like a more restorative experience. Parking is available at Miami Beach City Hall, Lincoln Road Mall Parking, and if you are lucky, right next to the Garden. IN THE BUTTERFLY GALLERY Marina Gonella: Convergences Marina’s work is about the relationship between place and identity. She takes photographs of landscapes, cityscapes and objects that surround her and incorporates them into her works. As a mixed media artist, she works with different techniques such as acrylic, transfers and collage. Marina Gonella was born in Chicago, and moved with her family to Argentina at an early age. Since 2002 she has been living and working in Miami and is currently a resident of the Collective 62 artist studios. This exhibition, curated by Dina Mitrani and Marina Font, will be available for viewing through March 24. MEETING REMINDER Miami Beach Orchid Society Monthly Meeting Tuesday • March 28 • 5:30pm–7pm Membership in the Miami Beach Orchid Society is open to anyone who loves orchids, loves to talk about orchids, or would love to know more about orchids. Networking starts at 5:30pm, meetings begin at 6pm. Meetings take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Garden. Annual membership dues are $25 per year. FUN AND CREATIVE FOR KIDS Poetry in Pajamas Sunday, April 2 • 6pm-8:30pm The 6th annual Poetry in Pajamas, an open mic for children of all ages, returns to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden! Under a sparkling crescent moon in the enchanting Garden, hosts and brothers Sam and Simon are joined by passionate poet Aria. Kids of all ages recite their favorite poem, whether original or published, while surrounded by an audience of pajama-clad peers. Be sure to play lawn games and visit our marketplace made by kids, for kids. Miami's own Afrobeta provides the music while delicious food by Simply Good Pizza, Crepe Maker, and other treats are available for purchase. Suggested dress code: Pajamas and slippers. SAVE THE DATE & CALL FOR VENDORS Spring Artisan Market at the Garden Sunday, April 30 • 9am-5pm Save the date for fun, open air shopping at our upcoming artisan market taking place for one day only this April. You’ll find a selection of handcrafted items – from painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics – to jewelry, leather working, home design products and personal accessories. Also meet the small batch food artisans who create local and sustainable brands. Stay tuned for more info about the vendors who will be joining us on April 30! If you are a vendor who is interested in space at our Spring Artisan Market, please contact corey@mbgarden.org or maurice@mbgarden.org to request an application form. NEW THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN'S Botanical Boutique Introducing our Delicate Tropics, 100% linen scarf – an elegant accessory for warm climates! This design will have you reminiscing about the golden era of summer vacations and makes an extra special gift or treat for yourself. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Miami Beach Botanical Garden

ALDI, one of the country’s most trusted grocers,* will offer Miramar residents another option for food (and more), all at great prices, as it opens its newest store at 12255 Miramar Parkway. More than 1,000 new ALDI stores have opened throughout America over the past decade, and customers nationwide have become loyal fans of the company’s fast and affordable shopping experience. The ALDI business model is intentionally different, and the result is a fast and affordable shopping experience. ALDI fans across the country rave about the company’s award-winning exclusive brands and weekly lineup of limited-time ALDI Finds. Local shoppers can experience the ALDI difference themselves when the new Miramar store opens on Thursday, March 2 at 8:30 a.m. The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with a sampling of ALDI Fan Favorites products. Shoppers can also enter sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 ALDI gift card. “Our stores are designed to make grocery shopping smarter, faster and easier, and we’ve been voted the price leader for six years running,” said Chris Hewitt, Royal Palm Beach regional vice president for ALDI. “We have served this community for more than 13 years and are excited to continue to offer Miramar residents an affordable way of shopping.” Here are just a few things that set ALDI apart: Low-price leader: Access to affordable groceries is important, and the company’s commitment to low prices is unwavering. In fact, the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index Report has ranked ALDI No. 1 on price for six years running.** Quality: ALDI is so confident in its products, such as its fresh, organic produce delivered daily, that every item is backed by its Twice as Nice Guarantee.*** If for any reason a customer is not 100% satisfied with the quality of a product, ALDI will gladly replace the product AND refund it. ALDI-exclusive products: ALDI sells mostly exclusive brands made by the best partners. Miramar shoppers will find food for every taste and lifestyle (gluten-free, plant-based, dairy alternatives, etc.) along with an unbeatable cheese and wine selection. Shoppers will also discover weekly offerings of limited-time ALDI Finds like candles, delicious seasonal food, home goods and more. Shoppers participate in the savings: The savings start before customers enter the store. Depositing a quarter to unlock a shopping cart is one way ALDI saves shoppers money. ALDI doesn’t need to hire employees to corral loose carts, and customers get their quarter back when they return the cart. ALDI also asks shoppers to bring reusable bags and has never offered single-use plastic bags — a sustainable policy that leads to savings passed on to customers. Online shopping and curbside pickup: Customers want convenient shopping options, which is why nearly all ALDI locations offer grocery delivery, and Curbside Grocery Pickup is expanding rapidly nationwide.**** Visit shop.aldi.us to place an order. Store size: ALDI stores are designed for simplicity and efficiency, packed with the products shoppers love. A typical ALDI store is approximately 12,000 square feet of retail space, making it easier to shop than oversized grocery stores. Work with ALDI: ALDI is an award-winning employer that is nationally acclaimed for prioritizing its employees and their well-being. Known for offering highly competitive wages and industry-leading benefits, ALDI has been recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes six times in the past seven years. As one of the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S., ALDI is constantly creating new jobs in local communities, coast to coast. To learn more about working at ALDI and search job openings, go to careers.aldi.us. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of ALDI

Basement Miami recently announced its triumphant return of Ladies Night every Wednesday from 10PM-2AM. located inside The Miami Beach EDITION the iconic hotspot will celebrate the relaunch on International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8th. The hotel invites you to celebrate your inner warrior this International Women’s Day with a unique meditation experience on Wednesday, March 8 beginning at 7PM. The evening is designed to bring women together and emphasize the immense power of feminine energy. Guided through an empowering meditation, immersive sound bath & mindful movement powered by ambient beats, the elusive moment is intended to inspire women to uplift one another. After an enlightening exploration, just down the stairs, Basement Miami will continue to commemorate feminine connection with the return of the popular “Ladies Night,” a night of bowling & ice skating. Please sign up here. Gather up the girls and be transported to a whimsical wonderland, complete with a luminescent bowling alley and indoor ice-skating rink. Ladies are welcome to indulge in the carefully crafted featured weekly cocktail, while gliding across the ice with their gal pals. All ladies will receive two drink tokens for the featured weekly cocktail and complimentary ice skating from 10PM-2AM. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of The Miami Beach EDITION

Citi Taste of Tennis is pleased to announce its return to Miami, FL, on March 20, 2023. Widely regarded as the premier lifestyle event on the tennis circuit for over 20 years, Citi Taste of Tennis offers foodies and tennis fans an unforgettable evening of cuisine prepared by top local chefs, and “served” by some of the world's top pro tennis players. Four-Time Grand Slam Champion Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Chef Diego Oka, Executive Chef at La Mar by Gastón Acurio, will serve as co-hosts of this year’s event. Citi Taste of Tennis will also feature a number of special guests and memorable moments. It all takes place at the J.W. Marriott Miami on Monday, March 20th, from 7-10 p.m. At the event, guests will also enjoy cocktails and food prepared by Miami’s leading chefs, including Dayanny De La Cruz (VP of Culinary Core Solutions Company Levy Restaurants), Karina Rivera (Sweets with Love (deZaan), Chef Michael Hernandez & Chef Saeko Nemoto (Boulud Sud Miami - Marriott Marquis), Christian Chirino (TUR Kitchen), Sindy Posso (Cielito Artisan Pops), Diego Oka (La Mar by Gastón Acurio), Carlos Garcia (LEKU), Louis Otero (Fresh Kitchen), Patrick Palmer (JW Marriott Miami), Omar Montero (La Santa Taqueria), Adrianne Calvo, Rodney Ignacio (SUGARCANE Raw Bar) and Fernando Salazar (Platea Miami). To add to the excitement, guests will be treated to live entertainment throughout the evening, a one-of-a-kind red-carpet experience, and interactive sponsor opportunities. Citi Taste of Tennis event sponsors include Citi, J.W. Marriott Miami, Sip Smith, Lucky in Love, Volkl, Voss, Zonin and Chef Works.   Tickets to the event are $250 and group packages are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://tasteoftennis.com/miami and be sure to follow @tasteoftennis on social media for updates. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Citi Taste Of Tennis

It’s been announced that South African opera star Pretty Yende will sing at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May in Westminster Abbey, London. The 37-year-old soprano was elated. The invitation is reminiscent of when Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales were married in 1981. For this occasion, the New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa’s beautiful voice beguiled the royal couple. Te Kanawa, being Maori, represented her indigenous community who were the victims of imperialism and colonialism. Soprano Pretty Yende has been chosen to perform at the coronation of UK monarch King Charles III. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP via Getty Images Te Kanawa was the same age as Yende is when she gave her royal performance and Yende carries with her this colonial history too. Considering the previous British coronation was that of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, with white males dominating the music programme, it will now, to the best of my knowledge, be the first time that a black person – let alone an African – performs at the coronation of a British monarch. However, along with the elation at Yende’s news, there have also been opinions on social media that she should decline the invitation because of the legacy of British colonialism in South Africa. It might be a valid point, but it is precisely Yende’s participation that will shatter the glass ceiling of yet another space from which Africans had been excluded for centuries. More so because she is an African practising a predominantly white western art. Who is Pretty Yende? Hailing from eMkhondo (Piet Retief) in Mpumalanga, a rural province in the east of South Africa, Yende has often told the story of how the Flower Duet from the opera Lakmé in a British Airways TV advert converted her to opera. A decade later she would become opera royalty. A young Yende in Cape Town in 2011.Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images Yende was a senior music student when I first heard her in 2007 in her professional debut in the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town, singing the title role in Massenet’s Manon. She already had a stand-out voice. At the time I wrote in a review that “South Africa now has a new diva”. Coupled with her ambition and drive, her voice would soon allow her to conquer international singing competitions, which then set her on a path towards performing in productions in the world’s major opera houses. Her international breakthrough came in 2013 at the Metropolitan Opera in New York when she stepped in as an understudy to sing Adèle in Rossini’s Le Comte Ory. The critics raved, and Yende became a star. Yende’s activism In 2019 she said in an interview that “being the first black Lucia (in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor) at Lincoln Centre is huge for me. Being the first black Lucia in Paris is huge for me. Being the first black person to have a new production of La Traviata in Opera Garnier in Paris is huge for me…” And, judging from her Instagram post when the news broke, being the first black soprano to sing at the coronation of a British monarch is also huge for her. This speaks to Yende’s activism, which stems from her experiences of being black in a white dominated opera world. In June 2021, she spoke out about these experiences after being detained and strip searched at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris due to visa issues. “Police brutality is real for someone who looks like me,” she said. Last year, the international Black Opera Research Network, of which I am a member, hosted a seminar in which other black opera singers shared similar airport horrors. They seem simply to be the result of custom officials’ disbelief that a black person could be an opera singer, as detailed on their visa application form Yende’s standout role as Lucia di Lammermoor. These experiences, and similar racist practices in the opera industry, are part of a wider discourse and scholarship on blackness in opera. In very practical terms, it is about how these marginalised voices are pushing for a place on stage. Or, as US musicologist Naomi André puts it, the inclusion of “new voices, narratives, and experiences” in opera. It is not only about a singer’s heritage, but also about opera itself. Let’s face it, the standard-repertoire operas that are performed most often worldwide were written by white European men, with mostly white characters, often with narratives about the lives of European aristocracy or bohemians. And the industry – from conductors to directors – are still mostly white. How do black bodies immerse themselves in this world? Luckily, Yende’s US predecessors, such as Marion Anderson (the first black female soloist to sing at the Metropolitan Opera, in 1955), Leontyne Price and Jessye Norman, had begun to open those doors. Yende also has the example of her former University of Cape Town singing lecturer, Virginia Davids, who was the first black female soloist to sing a lead role in an opera in South Africa in 1988. There has been a transformation in opera in South Africa since the fall of white minority rule and apartheid. We have seen the emergence of world-class black singers, the “Africanisation” of operatic stage settings and the composition of local operas foregrounding black histories, for instance. But only recently have the big opera stages of the world, where Yende practises her art, begun transforming. Shattering the glass ceiling One would like to believe that Charles III’s choice fell on Yende because of her activism in proclaiming that performing standard-repertoire opera roles is often different, historical and huge for a black singer even today. This announcement reminds us that many performance spaces of Western European classical music and opera – such as a British coronation – remain enclosed and devoid of black voices. Read more: How South Africans forged a path to making opera truly African Rather than decline an invitation to perform in such spaces, I would argue that it is essential that black bodies and voices enter and transform those places of exclusion, otherwise those spaces will remain as they are. On 6 May, when Yende’s voice soars in the vast hallowed space of the 13th-century Westminster Abbey, it will be a historical and huge moment, and her voice will shatter the glass enclosures of yet another space of exclusion. Words By Wayne Muller Publications Editor / Research Fellow (Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation), Stellenbosch University. Special thanks to The Conversation for republishing permission.

Feeding South Florida®, the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida, is excited to announce its Fourth Annual “Feed Your Creativity” Art Competition. Elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties are invited to participate for the opportunity to have their artwork displayed on one of Feeding South Florida's semi-trailer truck wrap – a 36-foot moving billboard that travels throughout South Florida. The art competition is part of Feeding South Florida’s “Summer Hunger Ends Here” initiative, designed to raise the awareness and funds necessary to end summer hunger for kids in South Florida. It’s aimed to engage students, their parents, teachers, and schools in a critical issue, while also recognizing and spotlighting the talent in our community. Summer months are some of the most difficult times for South Florida families because when school is not in session, kids don’t have access to free or reduced-price school meals. In South Florida alone, more than 300,000 kids rely on free or reduced meals during the school year. Seeking to help fill the void of school meals, Feeding South Florida is a proud sponsor of the USDA Summer Food Service Program, providing meals to kids at Summer BreakSpots, pop-up pantries in low-income communities. Feeding South Florida also assists families at its Community Caring Centers, food pantries, along with other services at both warehouse locations. “Participating in the art competition allows students the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities while raising awareness about the critical issue of hunger in kids throughout South Florida,” said Paco Vélez, president and CEO of Feeding South Florida. “When school is out for summer, kids of all ages are impacted as they no longer have access to free or reduced meals, leaving them hungry as their family struggles to find additional resources for food.” The first-place winner will be awarded: Artwork is displayed as a truck wrap on a 36-foot tractor/trailer that travels throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. Artwork prominently displayed at Feeding South Florida’s Pembroke Park warehouse. Announcement on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please visit https://feedingsouthflorida.org/events/ for more information, including the competition toolkit, key dates, additional awards, and how to submit final artwork online. All artwork will be displayed during a Gallery Night on Wednesday, May 17, where winners will also be announced. The truck reveal celebration will be held at the school of the first-place winner. Press is invited to both events. Sponsorships and in-kind donations are available. For more information, contact Kimberly Heimiller at 954-518-1818 x1856 or kheimiller@feedingsouthflorida.org. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Feeding South Florida. Top image by Alexander Gray/Unsplash

PORT 32 Marinas, LLC (PORT 32) Chairman and Fireside Investments Founder, Jonathan Langer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Schell as CEO of PORT 32 and as a member of the company’s board of directors. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, PORT 32 is a leading owner, operator, developer, and acquirer of best-in-class coastal marina assets. PORT 32 presently owns eight marina properties in premier markets across both coasts of Florida. The company’s patient, long-term strategy allows for value-added redevelopment of aging coastal facilities, such as the PORT 32 marinas in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The company recruited Schell to build PORT 32 Marinas into an industry leader, drawing on his twenty years of professional experience building three sector-leading companies in a variety of industries. By leveraging commercial thinking and best practices from both inside and outside the traditional marina industry, the team Schell has assembled at PORT 32 aims to provide leading waterfront experiences that create value for PORT 32 members, and in turn, its shareholders and employees. Prior to joining PORT 32, for six years, Schell was the President and COO of XOJET, the largest on-demand private jet services platform in North America. His other senior executive roles include COO of Modern Fertility and CFO of Wildlands. Prior to his experience building businesses as an operating executive, Schell served as a private equity investment professional at Parthenon Capital in San Francisco, California and began his career in investment banking at UBS Investment Bank in New York City, New York. “Austin comes to PORT 32 after helping to build three successful companies across different industries,” said Langer. “His proven ability to build a winning team, cultivate a customer-focused culture, and deliver industry-leading returns to investors is tailor made for PORT 32’s next phase of growth. I am confident Austin will ensure that PORT 32’s growing membership base will enjoy the exceptional level of service they have come to expect. In addition, Austin has quickly assembled an entrepreneurial team of high-character professionals to identify promising coastal marinas to add to the PORT 32 family.” “Our board of directors and the entire PORT 32 team look forward to working closely with him to drive the company’s continued growth and success,” he continued. “I am thrilled to join the PORT 32 Marinas team and bring my business experiences to an industry I am passionate about,” said Schell. “The purpose of everything we do here at PORT 32 is grounded in long-term value creation for our members, our shareholders, our valuable employees, and the waterfront communities we serve.” “Over the course of my career, many people have encouraged me to ‘do what you love.’ I think that is a nice aspiration, but practically not possible for most people, who are simply trying to make a living and provide for their families. For the first time in my life, I can honestly and gratefully say that I am doing what I love as the CEO of PORT 32 Marinas.” Schell is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family on the water boating and offshore fishing. For more information, please visit https://port32marinas.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Port 32 Marinas

The Wolfsonian–FIU, located in the heart of the Art Deco District in Miami, is a museum, library and research center that is offering an array of cultural events this March. As always, Miami residents can access all events free of charge. This year’s survey includes issues such as human connection and civic participation. Submissions remain anonymous, with an opportunity to win a $100 Visa gift card. Tyrants and Terrorists: Satirists Bite Back! Installation Opens Wednesday, March 1 @ 10am–6pm Contemporary drawings by iconic cartoonist Sam Gross (The New Yorker) are presented alongside Wolfsonian collection propaganda materials. Discovering Design Free Family Day: Turn the Beat Around Sunday, March 5 @ 10:30am–1:30pm Taking cues from Turn the Beat Around, jam out in a workshop led by the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts and design a colorful creation with local artist Aurora Molina. New Music Miami ISCM Festival 2023 Wednesday, March 15 @ 7–9pm Organized by FIU School of Music, the New Music Miami ISCM Festival has been championing and presenting cutting-edge performers and compositions for over 24 years. Miami Beach Culture Crawl Thursday, March 16 @ 6–9pm Stop by during the city's monthly evening of à la carte culture for art and design, as well as ever-changing specials in the Design Store. Visit mbartsandculture.org for further details. Wolfsonian Creative Fellowships Next Application Deadline March 31 Artists of all kinds—visual artists, designers, performers, writers, filmmakers, and musicians—are invited to immerse themselves in the Wolfsonian collection. Video Spotlight Miami Beach Urban Studio's Art Talk with Discovering Design's guest artist Aurora Molina By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of The Wolfsonian–FIU Museum

The Continuum participated in its fourth year for the 22nd Annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) on Saturday, February 25th, hosted by two of today’s most celebrated barbeque and seafood personalities. Chris Lilly and Adam Evans joined Chef Claudio Lobina at the iconic Miami Beach residences for a Southern-style showcase of wonderous selections from the grill The Patio restaurant at the Continuum in Miami Beach presented an exquisite evening of Southern-style culinary excellence, hosted by Barbeque World Champion, Chris Lilly and fellow Alabamian–the 2022 James Beard Award-winner, Adam Evans, who joined forces with The Patio’s Chef Claudio Lobina, as part of the American Airlines Dinner Series sponsored by Caymus Vineyards. Continuum residents and guests enjoyed a decadent four-course dinner menu featuring pasta, seafood and smoked barbeque wonders fresh off the grill. Guests were welcomed to The Patio restaurant with a live country music performance by Jay Valor and his band, as attendees mingled at the pre-dinner cocktail reception, featuring an extravagant selection of oysters, courtesy of Murder Point Oysters, accompanied by wine by Mer Soleil. After guests were shown to their seats and initial plates from the menu were served, a welcome speech was given by Mohammed Qureshi from FIU's School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, before an introduction was made for speeches by the hosting chefs Chris Lilly and Adam Evans. Charlie Wagner of Wagner Family of Wine also gave an introduction to the portfolio of wines served with each course. “Our fourth year of participation during this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival proved to be one of our most memorable to-date,” says Rishi Idnani, Managing Director of the Continuum. “This unique collaboration between Chris Lilly, Adam Evans and our very own Chef Claudio Lobina, gave our residents and attendees a world-class experience in Southern-style barbeque. The giant rig containing two oversized grills was driven by Chris Lilly from Alabama to Miami Beach especially for the event, and was an impressive fixture for everyone’s amazement on the night. On behalf of the entire Continuum management team, I would like to thank the festival’s organizing committee, together with the sponsors and our patrons for helping to make this fourth year a resounding success.” Guests enjoyed an exclusive menu comprising of outdoor grilled and Mediterranean delicacies that included Smoked Gulf Fish Nori Taco, Chargrilled Cauliflower Po’boy Slider, Filet Mignon Beef Tartare on Waffle Parmigiano, Lobster Catalana, Spinach Ricotta Raviolone, Smoked Beef Brisket Wrapped Scallops, Barbecue Beef Short Rib and Grilled Gulf Shrimp, and Bourbon Cream Peanut Butter Pie for dessert. Each course was paired with a selection of international wines courtesy of Wagner Family of Wine, Caymus Vineyards and selections from the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits portfolio. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of The Continuum

American Heritage Schools, a leading college preparatory school, is proud to announce that many of the students in its 2023 graduating class have received early acceptances to the nation’s finest colleges and universities throughout the U.S. At American Heritage Schools, preparing for college begins as early as elementary school, and often by the time a student is a senior, he or she has selected a dream school. Many students choose to apply to their first-choice college through the early decision process and, again this year, many of these students received early acceptances to their first-choice schools. Many in this year’s graduating class chose to apply to elite colleges and universities, including Harvard University, Stanford University, Cornell University, MIT, Emory, Vanderbilt University, Princeton University and the University of Chicago, to name a few. American Heritage students enjoyed some of the highest acceptance rates to elite universities in the entire nation. Additionally, the class of 2023 boasts 86 National Merit Scholars Semifinalists and an unheard of 23 Presidential Scholars. Which is more than any other public or private school in the state of Florida. To learn more, please visit: https://www.ahschool.com/early-college-acceptances-2023 Dylan McClish, a senior at American Heritage Schools, will be attending Princeton University with plans to major in computer science, robotics and intelligence systems. He said, “American Heritage Schools has allowed me to take a vast array of college-level courses that other high schools don't offer, such as Multivariate Calculus / Differential Equations, learning math that many don't see until they are a few years into college. I have been part of the Pre-Engineering and Science Research programs and it has been fantastic to pursue my interests in AI and robotics with the full support of the school's amazing faculty and resources. It has been a lot of hard work, but I know that I will be well prepared for a rigorous university like Princeton, and I am grateful that American Heritage has given me the tools to succeed at the collegiate level.” Rosa Wu, a senior at American Heritage Schools with plans to attend Harvard University next year, said, “The rigor and variety of courses I have taken at American Heritage have made me feel very prepared for college. Outside of class, some extracurriculars I was heavily involved in include Competitive Math and Debate, both of which provided me with crucial life skills. At Harvard, I will be majoring in Applied Mathematics.” American Heritage Schools senior Nyela Calnek, who will be attending Vanderbilt University in the fall, said, “Attending American Heritage has vastly improved my time management in regard to organization of my extracurricular activities and my academic work. With the amazing college advisors we have on campus, weekly check-ins and true investing of their time greatly contributed to my college preparation. I feel this has helped me become an overall better student and person and everything I have learned since being at American Heritage will carry on to my future.” American Heritage Schools is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving grades Pre-K3 to 12. American Heritage Schools is the No. 1 private school in Florida for nationally recognized scholars in math competition, science fair, mock trial, moot court, and speech and debate. Alumni are notable leaders in their chosen fields who are generating positive differences in the world. “We are proud to see our seniors receive early acceptances to the schools that they have dreamed of attending and have worked so hard for,” said Dr. Doug Laurie, president of American Heritage Schools. “Each student is dedicated, high achieving, and passionate about creating a better world and putting their academic, artistic, and philanthropic endeavors to good use.” By ML Staff. Images courtesy of American Heritage Schools

ICYMI, the Inaugural Pickleball Slam is fast approaching! Reaching out today to put the highly-anticipated event on your radar. Mark your calendars, April 2 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, for the ultimate match you cannot miss: four of America’s greatest tennis champions competing for $1 million. The Slam is an unforgettable Pickleball showdown featuring tennis legends, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Andy Roddick and Michael Chang, coming together for this first-of-its-kind competition. Weekend events include the Amateur Slam, an amateur challenge on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1. 96 doubles teams will vie for a $10,000 team prize, and a chance to compete against two of the tennis-turned-pickleball legends! To enter, visit thepickleballslam.com Entry Fee Includes: Participation in the Amateur Slam, with a 2-match guarantee Two tickets to Saturday night’s banquet featuring a Q&A with the tennis legends Top-tier ticket to the Slam on Sunday Where: Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL. Televised lived on ESPN When: Friday, March 31 @ 11AM – 7PM | Saturday, April 1 @ 1 – 4 PM | Sunday, April 2 @ 12:00pm Schedule of Events Amateur Slam at Plantation Central Park 96 doubles teams, entering on a first-come-first-in basis, vying for a $10,000 team prize, and a chance to compete against two of the tennis-turned-pickleball legends prior to the televised event. Friday, March 31 @ 11AM – 7PM: Amateur Slam: Group Stage through Quarter- Finals Saturday, April 1 @ 1 – 3 PM: Amateur Slam: Semi-Finals and Finals Saturday, April 1 @ 4: Amateur Slam: Bracket Winners vs. Pro Tie-Breakers Saturday, April 1: Banquet: Amateur registration/ticket purchases include a banquet featuring a Q&A with the tennis legends. Sunday, April 2 The Slam: Tennis legends Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, John McEnroe, and Andy Roddick competing for a $1 million purse and will also compete against the amateur challenge winners By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Pickelball Slam