Mary Lou Cruz

Music students and faculty members will showcase their collaborative works in a free matinee recital and the public is invited to attend. What: FIU Music Departmental Recital When: Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Where: Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, 10910 SW 17th St., Miami Each piece has been carefully …

The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD) presents Knight New Work, a virtual reality art exhibition and documentary featuring new work by visual artist Marielle Plaisir. What: Premiere of “The Day I Heard the Sounds of the World” When: Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Black Archives …

If you enjoy hiking, camping and backpacking, REI is offering a free event to help you learn the basics and ethics of hitting the trail. Learn how to protect yourself and the natural areas and wildlife you love. Admission is free, however spaces are limited. Reserve yours at REI basics & ethics. When: Friday, Mar …

Are you interested in a naturalist-led group night hike to search for the superstars of the night like nocturnal animals?  How does a guided walk through a pine flatwood forest to encounter wildlife along with a red-shouldered hawk sound? Are you interested in learning more about and seeing up close an American alligator or Florida …

Many seniors live on a fixed income, so pinching pennies is not only wise, it’s also become a routine of daily life for most of us. Eating out or ordering for pickup is a guilty pleasure when we feel like splurging, but even then, we keep our eyes peeled for special discounts. According to the Bureau …

Oh, the times, they are a changing … and there’s more jingle in the pocketbook! The cord has been cut, the savings are stacking up and it hasn’t been all that painful, thanks to free FAST channels (scroll down for explanation). For many years, my basic and extended cable subscription was included in my condo’s …

Movie lovers on a budget know that the best time to see a movie is during the day, with up to 30% off evening prices for shows before 4 p.m. every day! Not only is the theater less crowded (especially on weekdays), but it’s the best opportunity to take advantage of savings at the box …

Imagine a place where seniors can attend workshops in multiple languages to learn about how to use Zoom, comprehend computer and cloud storage, better understand smartphone technology, and interact with friends and family on social media. Well, thanks to AARP and the Older Adults Technology Services program, that dream will become a reality soon at Senior …

Whether you like cool jazz and hot temps or cool temps and hot jazz, the Soul in the City Jazz Experience in the summer of 2023 will be steaming one way or another.  Live jazz: Thursday, Sept. 20: CeCe Teneal, 7-9 p.m. Event takes place inside the Lake Pavilion, at 101 S. Flagler Drive, located …

Miami-Dade County wants you to save water. The county water and sewer department has several incentives to encourage water conservation through its Every Drop Counts initiative.  They are offering a free high-efficiency shower head for bathrooms built prior to 1996. After completing the application, if approved, they will tell you where to go to pick …

While similar items have been available in some schools the past few years, this is the first time a Book Vending Machine, from the Palm Beach County Library System, has been Introduced for public availability. It’s called Library to Go, the latest community resource for library card members to access materials off site. Library to …