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Since 1929, The Oscars have recognized excellence in cinematic achievements. This year’s 96th Academy Awards will be broadcast on TV and the ceremony streamed live on Sunday, March 10, 2024, to honor movies released in 2023.  And no, there is no film called “Barbenheimer.” That was merely a media meme to capture the spectrum of …

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Discounted entry fees and a youth orchestra are offered at Bonnet House Family Day event in Fort Lauderdale. Bonnet House Family Day in 2024 is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, with activities and entertainment. Bonnet House is an historic home with whimsical features and gardens.  Discounted entry fees for the event are …

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Evidently there is a clan of leprechauns who believe there is a proper way to celebrate the wearing of the green, and now you can too at: Proper St. Paddy’s Day. When: Sunday, March 17, 2024, from noon to 10 p.m. Where: Mizner Park, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Get ready for a shamrock extravaganza …

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For Barbie fans, Hollywood Parks and Recreation is featuring a free outdoor Barbie event as part of its regular free Friday movie night at ArtsPark. The Barbie-theme event is 2024 is Friday, March 8, with bounce houses, entertainment and food for purchase 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. At 8 p.m., you can watch the “Barbie” …

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Parents interested in boosting their child’s reading skills, while also improving their self-confidence, can register them to participate in Furry Tales, a program presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System. Literacy is important and what better way than to encourage it by combining the activity with some adorable paw-footed friends ready to listen? Children are …

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Two days of nonstop food, crafts, vendors, games and entertainment. What more could you ask for?  What: South Florida Food Fest and Craft Fair When: Saturday, March 9, noon-8 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: 20405 Amphitheater Circle, South County Regional Park, Boca Raton. All a-la-carte menu items $5 or less. Tickets online at …

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Coral Gables Museum is hosting a Saturday evening of music and love with some of the best moments of “The Elixir of Love,” an Italian Opera classic by Gaetano Donizetti and presented by FLorida L’Opera & Zarzuela. When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 8 to 9 p.m. Where: Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral …

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StoryBook Village this year is themed “Through the Looking Glass,” and is being held at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, in West Palm Beach. This event is free and the public is invited to attend on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County will …

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Entry is free for an auto show with vintage vehicles, touch a truck and bike safety expo for kids and adults in Sunrise. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Welleby Park. Food trucks will offer fare for purchase. A Touch A Truck exhibit offers fun for kids. …

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Look! Up in the sky. Is it a bird, a plane … no, it’s a drone light show. Here’s your chance to see hundreds of drones fly in synchronized formations, for free. Each drone is equipped with bright LED lights that can change color and intensity. Choreographed to music, the drones create stunning 3D animations …

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The 34th annual ArtFest by the Sea is set for March 9-10, 2024, in Juno Beach. Admission is free. Vendor prices vary. The event will feature more than 300 artists from 30 states, working in diverse media. There will be sculpture, jewelry, woodwork, painting, wearable art and more. Artfest is held along A1A in Juno …

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