South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
Virtual community, entertainment events
Transitions and Transformations exhibit, ends Jan. 10. From Pencil to Paint by William J. Glackens on view until spring at The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale. See more virtual tours at nsuartmuseum.org.
Nonprofit MNM Theatre Company Streaming ‘Closer Than Ever,’ ends Jan. 10. To view the musical, see
ShowTix4U.com, via the company’s website at mnmtheatre.org or on its Facebook page. 561-7257025. Tickets $20; link remains active for 48 hours.
HANDY Unity Weekend Fundraiser, ends Jan.
10, Friday-Sunday. Help support this agency that serves at-risk children and young adults 9-25 in foster care. Virtual from Fort Lauderdale. Register online and complete your workout any way you like: run, walk, bike, swim, or hit the gym during the weekend. See handyinc.org. $30.
Dance NOW! Miami presents “This Moment, Here,” 7-9 p.m. Jan.
10. One-act ballet is a commentary on the “time of Corona,” told through the language of dance. Online event from the North Beach Bandshell, Miami. 305-332-2623. dancenowmiami.org. $10.
Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society Monthly Meeting, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Dr. Doug Needham will speak on “Orchid Plant Growth and Development (Part 1)” from Flamingo Gardens in Davie via Zoom.
305-308-6531. flamingogardensorchidsociety.com. Free.
Foreign Policy Lecture Series, 4-5 p.m. Jan. 12. Eight-week lecture series, Tuesdays through Feb.
16, presented by Foreign Policy Association Fellow and FAU Professor Jeffrey Morton. Lectures available online until Dec. 31, 2021. Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. 954-856-8079.
bit.ly/2HqqJoM. $25 each. Join SNMA for a Conversation, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, with director, writer, and actress Nyala Moon who will discuss her latest film project, “One Last Deal,” now touring the LGBTQ festival circuit. Stonewall National Museum and Archives, Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-8565. Register at bit.ly/2Q5v4Pc. Free.
Reflections of South Florida, 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 13. Presented by local chapter of Women’s National Book Association. Virtual on Zoom from Delray Beach.
561-569-2625. southflorida. wnba-books.org/events. Free.
Wellington Art Society to Feature Artist Laurie Snow Hein, 7-8 p.m. Jan.
13. RSVP via email for the link to attend this virtual monthly meeting. Contact Laura Jaffe at presidentofwas@gmail.com or Leslie Pfeiffer at mysticway1@ bellsouth.net See more info at wellingtonartsociety.org. Free.
Arsht Center Presents: “The Heritage Project: Black Greek Step & Marching Band Traditions,”
5:30 p.m. Jan. 13. RSVP at
bit.ly/2JPRncr. Also see “Voices of Freedom,” a tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 7 p.m. Jan.
16. RSVP at bit.ly/2LnR09i. Zoom presentations; free.
Lunch with Art: Lecture Series, Virtual Edition, 12:15 p.m. Jan. 14 and Feb. 11. Join curatorial consultant Derek T. Davis, on the 2nd Thursday of each month, as he guides you into the world of the Ely family, all while you enjoy your lunch. Via Facebook from Pompano Beach Arts. bit.ly/2YwsqXv.
Boca Museum Annual Fundraiser, An Irresistible Urge to Create! Event runs through Jan. 15. The Museum has invited more than 10 artists to create works of art as a very special thank you for your contribution. Donate at bit.
ly/3oKuTIw.
Frontiers in Science Lecture Series, Understanding the Big Bang, 4-5 p.m. Jan. 15. Join Science Talk on “The Universe Beyond Einstein,” with Ivan Agullo, Ph.D. Virtual from Boca Raton, 561-2973254. RSVP for Zoom webinar link at science.fau.edu/ frontiers. Free.
New World Symphony Face Off: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and Jan. 17. Features a family-friendly version of the competition. Both Face Off concerts will stream live and are not available on-demand after the concert starts. Get tickets for Jan.
15 event at bit.ly/2LbhdIl and the Jan. 17 event at bit.
ly/3s7POIf. Streaming cost
$15 each.
FAU Galleries Present a Look at Our Past, Present & Future Politics, through Jan. 15. Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters will debut four online exhibitions that are united by a consideration of current and historic political issues. Each online presentation will be accessible as a link at fau.edu/ galleries.
“An Irresistible Urge to Create” Online Fundraiser, through Jan. 16. In lieu of an in-person gala, Boca Raton Museum and Art School makes it possible for patrons to donate online. Contributions support upcoming artists and exhibitions. Donations of $1,000-up will receive a specially created gift. Donate at bit.ly/3oKuTIw or see bocamuseum.org for more details. 561-392-2500.
JazzAid Live features the Glenn Miller Orchestra, 8 p.m. Jan. 16. Join this streaming show for some cool (virtual) jazz while fundraising for World Central Kitchen by Chef Jose Andres. Presented by Pinecrest Gardens, at the Banyan Bowl Amphitheater, Miami. 305-669-6990. pinecrestgardens.org/ jazzaid. $15 a performance.
Planetary Visions: Mira Lehr from Spaceship Earth, through Jan.
16. Digital viewing of this exhibition also features a
360-degree virtual tour at the Rosenbaum Contemporary art gallery in Boca Raton. 561-994-9180. See
bit.ly/35MvC5a.
Master Chorale of South Florida: Measure by Measure, 3 p.m. Jan.
17, offers Beethoven’s Symphony #9 with artistic director Brett Karlin. This is an interactive online concert experience from Fort Lauderdale. 954-6412653. bit.ly/37sfzLn. Free. Conversation with writer María José Maldonado, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan.
19. Writer will discuss their forthcoming novel “The Last Men on Earth”. Presented by Stonewall National Museum and Archives, Fort Lauderdale. 954-763-8565. bit.
ly/2Q5v4Pc. Free.
Art Loft, 7:30 p.m. Jan.
19. on WPBT and 5:30 p.m. Jan. 21 on WXEL. New episodes will premiere on Florida PBS stations weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Features stories of South Florida museums, incubators of experimental art, guerrilla dance performances, and digital art in augmented reality. See artloftsfl.org.
“Meet the Writer”
Session, 8 p.m. Jan. 21. Discover a behind-thescenes perspective of “Black Widow,” as told firsthand by Leslie Gray Streeter. Presented by ArtSmart Writer’s Academy and Kravis Center of the Performing Arts. Visit kravis.org. $15 for Zoom webinar.
“Human Health Assessment and Rehabilitation,”
4-5 p.m. Jan. 22. Join this FAU Frontiers in Science talk that asks: What Does the Future Hold? Presented by Christopher Rhea, Ph.D. Virtual from Boca Raton.
561-297-3254. science.fau. edu/frontiers. Free.
FLIPANY’s 16th annual Fun Run. Participate through 23. Registrants can walk, run or bike a 5K/10K from the safety of their own neighborhood. All funds received will be used for the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund to meet the physical activity and nutritional needs of local youths. Virtual from Fort Lauderdale. 954-354-7269. Sign up at bit.ly/342r3Tf. $35.
24th annual Dunn’s Run. This is a 5K & 5-Mile Walk/Run event that you can participate in rain or shine because it’s virtual, before Jan. 24, to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward. 954-537-1010. dunnsrun.com. $30-$35.
“Women in High Conflict Relationships” Online Support Group,
5-6 p.m. weekly through Jan. 28. Hosted by Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service on Zoom from West Palm Beach.
561-684-1991. alpertjfs.org/ events/help-women. Free.
Painting with Light, exhibit runs through Jan.
30. Features hyper-realistic photographs by Matt Stock. Artist views light as “Not something that turns on or off. It is a transitional state. Light is something gossamer and beautiful; is to be appreciated and handled with finesse and skill.” Palm Beach Photographic Centre, 561-253-2600 or visit workshop.org.
“The Signing,” Represents the Founding Fathers Re-imagined, on view January-September, at Boca Raton Museum of Art. Artist Renee Cox dramatically recreates signers of the Constitution with modern-day women and men of color in a 12by 15-foot photograph intended to deconstruct stereotypes. 561-392-2500. See preview at bocamuseum.org.
Lunch with Art: Lecture Series, Virtual Edition, 12:15 p.m. Feb. 11. Join curatorial consultant Derek T. Davis, on the 2nd Thursday of each month, as he guides you into the world of the Ely family, all while you enjoy your lunch. Via Facebook from Pompano Beach Arts. bit.
ly/2YwsqXv.
Virtual Exhibitions Featuring the Space Shuttle Challenger: Ongoing event. View “Into Orbit” and “First Fleet” sneak peeks on the Pompano Beach Arts YouTube channel at bit.
ly/36ALU2c or visit pompanobeacharts.org/ virtual-events. Free.
Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival: Daily through May 16. Presented by the Levis JCC features over 50 films, plus Q&A webinars, and more.
561-558-2514. bocajff.org.
$4.99-$12 each or $59-up for packages; link good for
72 hours. Public welcome. FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute: Ongoing event. Offers tours, videos and educational activities. Lectures and presentations are open to the public for free. Must register. See bit.
ly/2H0OBPU.
Engage at GableStage with Online Theater Series: Ongoing event. World premiere short-form works by the finest local artists. Recordings online.
305-445-1119 or visit bit.
ly/39UsNiV or gablestage. org/engagegablestage-sun. Free.
“Ask Hanna” is a Free, Anonymous Health Chat: Ongoing event. Submit queries anytime; answers provided 9-a.m.-5 p.m. South Florida PBS stations’ (WPBT & WXEL) Health Channel launched a free health counseling service. This service gives individuals access to general health and wellness related information and answers through a live chat with health advisers who provide immediate responses. Ask Hanna is available online at askhanna.tv.
Digital Days @ Unity of Delray Beach: Ongoing event. New talks released
6 a.m. each Sunday. Virtual programs include sermon and meditation, children’s lesson, plus videos and music by musical director D. Shawn Berry, and soloist Daniel Cochran. Other programs during the week include podcasts, inspirational writings and more at unityofdelraybeach.org.
Ashanti Cultural Arts Virtual Classes & Events: Ongoing event. Features beginner hip hop Saturdays
11-11:50 a.m.; advanced hip hop Thursdays 6-7 p.m.; African dance Saturdays
noon-1 p.m. and much more. Sponsored by the City of Pompano Beach and the Rotary Club. See ashanticulturalarts.org.
Broward Center Online Classes for All Ages: Ongoing event. Free classes include singing, acting, dancing and improv. Stay connected with this online series available anytime. You can also follow the Facebook page to access previous videos and content. For details, see browardcenter.org and click on Education@Home or visit bit.ly/2EhNvxA.
Virtual Lessons by Symphony Members: Ongoing event. Classical instrument training presented by Miramar Cultural Center and The Palm Beach Symphony on the MiramarCultural YouTube channel. Includes clarinet, mallet, snare drum, timpani, flute, trombone, viola and more. See MiramarCulturalCenter. org.
Lifelong Learning Institute: Ongoing event. Times and dates vary at Nova Southeastern University’s LLI. Features classes, presentations and programs for seniors via Zoom. Register for link at bit.ly/2Chw0wK. Call
954-262-8471 or email LLI@nova.edu. $30 a month or $15 each.
From The Frank to You, Virtual Workshops & Lectures: Ongoing event. In this virtual classroom, guests of all ages can watch video art-making workshops, step-bystep craft tutorials, video lectures and storybook readings. New content added regularly. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines. 954-3922120. Visit thefrankgallery. org or bit.ly/2FtWCfE. Free.
Peter London Launches PLGDC@ HOME Virtual Series: Ongoing event. Miami’s global dance company features artist talks, interviews with choreographers and experts, plus specialized education courses. PLGDC@HOME is streaming on PATREON. Subscriptions start at $10 a month. PLGDC.org or bit.
ly/3m6GZLz.
Broward Library’s Facebook Collection: Ongoing event. Includes videos curated for all ages. Consider a recorded Zoom performance by the Miami Children’s Museum; or a “Matter of Fact Show” with MODS. You can meet an engineer from the NASA Artemis Program, take a virtual tour of Flamingo Gardens; or celebrate the legacy of Stevie Wonder. Visit bit.ly/3igsmCP or broward.org/library. Free.
Palm Beach County Library Digital Events: Ongoing event. Many activities and programs are held on Zoom. Participants must preregister. Download a PDF with instructions and then sign up for things, like stories and songs about magical unicorns, or learning more about watercolor painting. Whatever piques your interest is now online, from engineering a paper airplane to a Latin-flavor cooking demo. Visit bit.
ly/2C62OZE or pbclibrary. org.
Frost Science Features Live Cam & Webinars: Ongoing event. See the
500,000-gallon Gulf Stream exhibit. Discover silky sharks, scalloped hammerhead sharks, schools of tuna, devil rays, a loggerhead sea turtle and more. Catch a video on Bird Songs & Monkey Business. Visit the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science from your living room at frostscience.org/ at-home.
Young At Art Museum in Davie Offers Art Relief: Ongoing event. Features virtual museum tours and downloadable activities and ideas for at-home arts and crafts projects. Activities include 360 views of gallery space with clickable content; iSpy 360, and lots of adventures through YAA@Home, while learning new vocabulary words; in-depth online art classes and more. Visit youngatartmuseum.org. Free.
Pompano Beach Arts: Ongoing event. Entertaining and educational videos for all ages, including, creative writing classes, visual and therapeutic arts, music, lectures, interviews, workshops, theater basics, storytelling and more. Some events have fees and specific times; others are ongoing and free. Visit pompanobeacharts.org.
Experience ‘Art Couture’ at the intersection of Art and Fashion: Ongoing event. Take a
25-minute online tour of the exhibit at the Cornell Art Museum, presented by Old School Square in Delray Beach. Stroll by designs, from the runway to reality, as you play and pause the video at your leisure on YouTube or bit.
ly/3k4q7UO. 561-243-7922 or cornellartmuseum.org.
Malayan Tigers & Queensland Koalas: Ongoing event. Watch videos, Zoo talks and do at-home activities. Presented by the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. Visit palmbeachzoo.org and click on Activities. 561-547-9453 or visit the Zoo’s page on Facebook.
Visit Manatee Lagoon’s Virtual Learning Site: Ongoing event. Take a deep dive into the history of Manatee Lagoon, an FPL Eco-Discovery Center and educational attraction in Riviera Beach. Follow Mia on the Manatee Cam. Learn what manatee observers do and complete some at-home activities, like watching the sea turtle art lesson video or downloading the smalltooth sawfish facts and coloring sheet at
bit.ly/31iyHH4. 561-6262833 or visitmanateelagoon.com.
At Home With Gumbo Limbo: Ongoing event. The Nature Center offers many virtual adventures and activities for kids and the whole family. Includes self-guided beachcombing, nature detectives and videos on Facebook and YouTube. Visit the Virtual Program page. Boca residents can register for programs via Webtrac. Visit gumbolimbo.org or call
561-544-8605.
Brain Bites, Games & How does my brain work? Ongoing event. Florida Atlantic University offers Virtual Resources for educators, students, and curious neuro-explorers of all ages. Test your brain power with downloadable Brain Games with puzzles and experiments developed by FAU Brain Institute researchers. Listen to podcasts, watch videos and explore the power of your brain. Visit bit.ly/31aWfxj.
MODS Virtual Camp Discovery: Ongoing event. The Museum of Discovery and Science releases videos every weekday morning with daily activities, resources, and high-quality educational content. These fun STEM programs range from story time and hands-on activities to science demonstrations. Visit Mods.org or on Facebook, and YouTube.
Cooking with The Galleria: Ongoing event. Watch videos from expert chef Elvis Bravo at Seasons
52 as he cooks a favorite brunch special and demonstrates how to prepare basic and expert culinary creations. View archived cooking demonstrations anytime on the Galleria’s Facebook page at bit.
ly/2DfFOHK.
Whitehall, Flagler Museum Virtual Tours: Ongoing event. See the Grand Hall and listen to an audio tour. Visit the library, music room or billiard rooms and hear about the decor from the Gilded Age before slipping into the Grand Ballroom for a peek at its opulence. The Drawing Room is adorned with silk fabric and decorated in Louis XVI style. See the virtual tour at flaglermuseum.us.