June 2015 issue by Hollywood Gazette

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Without hands (or feet) this Hollywood kid will steal your heart

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Hollywood resident Josephine Viola turns 100

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South Florida Italian Culture & Heritage Festival set for Oct. 11 at ArtsPark

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Image: Wayne White with The Louvin Brothers, 2014, Cardboard, wood, acrylic, rope, Courtesy of Joshua Liner Gallery, New York.

Wayne White: Art is Supposed to Hypnotize You or Something    

Saturday, June 20 • 4pm-11pm

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INNER CIRCLE, RIKKI JAI, RICARDO DRU & KEVIN LYTTLE with CAMILLE KAYE, RSPK & DJ MAJESTIC

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Exhibition dates: June 13 – August 23 ArtsPark Puppet Parade Fri., June 12, 6 pm Artists’ Reception Fri., June 12, 7 – 9 pm Artist Talk Sat., June 13, 12 pm

Don’t miss a one-of-a-kind exhibition by Emmy Awardwinning artist Wayne White, Art is Supposed to Hypnotize You or Something, at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. For this show only, the artist will create a gallery fun house filled with paintings, drawings and a giant puppet of Broward County’s namesake, Napoleon Bonaparte Broward. Gallery visitors of all ages will be able to create their own works based on the exhibition themes in the Interactive Art Room.

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SUMMER CAMP BEGINS JUNE 8TH Art is Supposed to Hypnotize You or Something is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts; Citizens Interested In Arts; Visit Florida; a Cultural Tourism Program grant from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, The Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is a 501©(3) non-profit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs; and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.

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FEATURE STORY

FRANKLIN MEJIAS CASTELLANO: OVERCOMING THE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE BY COURTNEY BUTTERWORTH

TEEN CORRESPONDENT

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There are many everyday things that most people take for granted, like walking, running, and writing. But what would happen if we lost our hands and feet? Simple tasks like those would suddenly seem impossible. When I first saw Franklin Mejias Castellano, I was at the Hollywood Y, not too excited about having to work out after a long day. As I was on my way to a treadmill, I noticed that there was a boy playing ping-pong extremely well. It was only after Franklin stepped away from the ping-pong table that I noticed something else: he had no hands or feet. Franklin has taken the seemingly impossible and made it possible. Franklin and his family came to Florida from Venezuela when he was just twelve years old. The family planned to travel on from where they were staying to Orlando to go to Disney World when Franklin became very sick from a bacterial infection. His conditioned worsened until doctors had no choice but to amputate Franklin’s hands and feet. According to Franklin’s father, also named Franklin Mejia, doctors gave Franklin 48 hours to live, yet five

years later there is nothing he cannot do. Franklin spent over six months at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and him and his father are extremely grateful for everything that the medical staff was able to do. “I love that hospital, my bad moments, my best moments, [they] were in that hospital.” said Mr. Mejias. 4

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One night at Joe DiMaggio, was particularly bad for Mr. Mejias. “ [Franklin] was really sick, I was crying; the nurse said that I had to go because he was really sick. I turned around and all the medical staff was with him. I was sad and I said that I needed to talk with God. I went into a quiet room and was crying and screaming to God. I feel God with me and he said, “stand up, don’t cry anymore, sit down, your son is going to be alright”. I felt God with me. After one hour, I went back to the room and [Franklin] was great, and there was no more bad news.” Now flash forward to today. Although Franklin no longer is staying in the hospital 24/7, his daily life is anything but simple. Every fifty days he has to go to the doctor to get his blood tested. Even Franklin’s daily schedule had to change: he has to take antibiotics daily and be very careful of bacteria due to his immunodeficiency. However, none of this seems to stop Franklin. Instead of asking for help for himself, he instead wants to help others. Franklin’s foundation, Angeles Guerreros USA Foundation, works to help others going through difficult situations. He is now a freshman at South Broward High School and wants to be a civil engineer and a motivational speaker. Of the latter, he has already started his career by speaking at events. Franklin wants to start meetings for young people, kids and teenagers. “Some people worry about little things, I want to change that. I don’t have hands and feet and I am happy.” said Franklin. And he isn’t shy about telling others his story, when asked how he feels when people come up to him and ask about his story, he responded: “I feel proud, I feel proud of me and about my story.” In many ways, Franklin is a normal teenager. He likes to run and play soccer. His favorite sport is baseball and he enjoys cheering on the Miami Marlins. Franklin likes going to the Hollywood Y, where he can play ping-pong and basketball, among other things. Franklin enjoys going to Young Circle and to the beach, and just recently got to ride a jet ski. Franklin’s

incredible drive and attitude is what sets him apart from others. Not only has he been able to persevere through the seemingly impossible, but he has also been able to excel at things that people with hands and feet struggle to do. And Franklin does everything with a cheerful smile on his face, eager to help others whenever he can. He and his father urge those that need help to seek it through their charity. The Angeles Guerreros USA Foundation is currently providing aid to two people, one of whom is a girl from Venezuela who received a plane ticket to come to the United States courtesy of the charity. Franklin and Mr. Mejias also work with a corporation based in Orlando that provides free prosthetics to people who need them. Overall, they both want to help others in any way that they can. Many people trudge into a gym on a daily basis, not too excited about having to exercise; yet, Franklin, a young boy with no hands or feet, happily walks in. So, the next time you find yourself stressed or overwhelmed, think about Franklin and his outlook: he shows people everywhere how to overcome difficult times and smile through the struggle. He is truly a role model to anyone, anywhere; he shows

that by focusing on the positive, any person can accomplish anything, even the seemingly impossible. For more information on the Angeles Guerreros Foundation USA Foundation, you can go to their website: www. AGUSAF.org. You can also follow them on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter, at @ agusafoundation. They are also on Facebook as Angeles Guerreros USA Foundation.

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COMMUNITY

South Florida Italian Culture & Heritage Festival set for Oct. 11 at ArtsPark The SoFlaFeast will be produced by Anthony Paparella of Gino’s Market and Joe Bevelacqua of Cobra Joe Productions. Their shared mission is to create a festival that will highlight the best of Italian and Italian American culture in our region and to create an annual tradition that will continue for many years to come.

The first South Florida Italian Culture & Heritage Festival will premiere on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 12pm till 8pm at ArtsPark at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood. The Festival is being co-produced by Anthony Paparella of Gino’s Market and Joe Bevelacqua of Cobra Joe Productions, both based in Hollywood. Their shared mission is to create a festival that will highlight the best of Italian and Italian American culture in our region and to create an annual tradition that will continue for many years to come. South Florida has many ties to all of Italy’s twenty diverse regions and Italians are known around the world for their contributions to almost every industry, ranging from fashion to science. The festival will also coincide with various local Columbus Day celebrations. “We want to create an annual event that highlights the very best of Italian culture to be enjoyed by Italians, Italian Americans and those that love everything Italian,” said Paparella, who is the thirdgeneration of owners, with his father and grandfather, of Gino’s Market, a landmark business in Hollywood since 1985. A portion of the proceeds from the Festival will benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, one of the region’s leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a child-friendly atmosphere. JDCH has the only pediatric trauma center (Level I) in South Broward County and has recorded approximately 101,342 pediatric emergency department visits. “Through the Festival, we hope to draw attention to the Joe DiMaggio

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Children’s Hospital, which is an important resource for children and their families in our community,” said Bevelacqua, a resident of South Florida for 65 years. His company, Cobra Joe Productions, stages car shows throughout South Florida, including the Dream Car Classic in Downtown Hollywood and live entertainment at local venues. The Festival will include a variety of food and wine vendors, as well as activities for adults, including a Bocce Court and a diverse offering of activities for children that will be coordinated by the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The entertainment lineup will be presented throughout the day by DJ/MC Rockin’ Rich Bedford and will include headliners, The Mystics, who were recently inducted into the National DooWop Hall of Fame. Other acts include Spanky and Dino, Josh Rowand’s Pitbull of Blues Band and Jimmy Cavallo and his House Rockers. The Festival has been endorsed by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). Updates can be found on social media using the handle @SoFlaFeast and hashtag #SoFlaFeast, as well as on the website at www.soflaitalianfeast.com . South Florida Italian Culture & Heritage Festival will launch on October 11, 2015 at ArtsPark at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood, Florida. The Festival is co-produced by Anthony Paparella of Gino’s Market and Joe Bevelacqua of Cobra Joe Productions who share a vision to create an annual festival that celebrates the best of Italian culture in South Florida and will become an annual tradition for many years to come. For more information visit www. SoFlaItalianFeast.com.

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DOWNTOWN NEWS

Young entrepreneur changing the landscape of Downtown Hollywood with urban gardens

Residential property owner and tenants creating organic vegetable gardens to instill pride BY CARON CONWAY

FEATURE CORRESPONDENT

caron@hollywoodgazette.com

Canadian entrepreneur Chaz Desousa will be changing the landscape of Downtown Hollywood – figuratively and literally – with the upcoming installation of organic vegetable gardens at his three rental properties designed to encourage tenant pride and longevity. Desousa, 30, and his fiancée Vanessa Tobin, 32, the driving forces behind the Roots Project, represent a new generation of creative and dynamic young transplanted Canadians who are making an investment in the local community. Desousa has already

made his mark as an entrepreneur in the couple’s native Montreal, where he owns a breakfast restaurant, food truck, day-care center and unique vintage-style laundromat that shares space with a café. About five years ago, Desousa started investing in residential rental property in Hollywood. He currently owns some 30 units – including apartments, efficiencies and cottages – on Coolidge, McKinley and Monroe streets in Downtown Hollywood, as well as the Beach House, a 2,000-squarefoot vacation rental house on Georgia Street on Hollywood Beach. Desousa said two of the downtown properties were eyesores that “weren’t doing very much for the community.” He kicked out unsavory inhabitants, cleaned up the property and attracted more desirable longterm tenants. Desousa observed a strong sense of community and a sharing of resources among his tenants. “They share what they cook and soon they also can share what they grow,” he said. Starting in June, Desousa and Tobin will be working hand in hand with tenants planting the square foot gardens,

a method that divides the growing area into small square sections that encourage experimentation with different plants and features raised beds. Tobin said the response from residents has been strong. The goal is to “create a happy environment for our tenants, to make people feel safe and make people feel proud of their property and where they live,” she said. “This is a wonderful example of creative and responsible multifamily property owners helping tenants to literally plant their roots in Downtown Hollywood,” said Lisa Liotta, Redevelopment and Operations Manager for the City of Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The project also will provide health benefits to those who get exercise working in the gardens and enjoy their nutritious organic rewards, Desousa said. Initially, every interested tenant will have a raised bed to tend to, with additional beds and perhaps even a community garden among the future plans. “We’re going to see where it takes us,” Desousa said. He learned about horticulture from his grandfather, who worked at the Montreal Botanical Garden for 30 years, while Tobin has hands-on experience helping a friend open an urban garden company. Area resources include the Master Gardener Program offered through the University of Florida - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension Office in Broward County and facilitated by Dr. John Pipoly. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who educate the public on solutions to their landscape, water, plant nutrition and pest problems. Consulting on the Roots Project is Ian Wolinsky, a Master Gardener and program director at the non-profit Urban Farming Institute, which helps and educates people on how to grow their own food. “Urban farming will be the solution to the world’s food crisis and soon will become mainstream with the rise in populations and the demise in farmland for production,” Wolinsky said. “Urban planners need to embrace farming as a viable ‘green’ option as we look to build our future cities and infrastructure, and in his development’s planning, Chaz is doing just this.” Desousa stressed the Roots Project’s “eco-friendly footprint,” with a recycle/ repurpose emphasis that includes mulch donated by the Asplundh Tree Expert Co. and wood pallets donated by a local lumber company for the raised garden beds, as well as a watering system that will utilize rain catchers installed on the residential buildings’ gutter systems.

Tobin said she and Desousa did a good bit of looking around before deciding to make a long-term investment in Hollywood, where the couple also plans to relocate from their current home in North Miami. “All roads lead to Hollywood. Every time we go anywhere else, we end up back here,” Tobin said. “Hollywood has a charm to it and it also has a lot of potential.”

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example of creative and responsible multifamily property owners helping tenants to literally plant their roots in Downtown Hollywood.” -Lisa Liotta

For more information on the Roots Project or to donate vegetable seeds, seedlings or other garden materials, call Chaz Desousa at 305-613-2601. To learn more about urban garden resources, contact the Urban Farming Institute at 954-696-9577 or search for the Master Gardener Program at www.broward.org. For information on businesses or events in Hollywood’s Downtown and Beach districts, call the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) at 954-9242980 or visit www.hollywoodcra.org.

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HEALTH NEWS

Memorial Healthcare System publishes self-pay rates online, empowering patients to make informed healthcare decisions

Memorial Healt hcare System is among the first in the South Florida market to publish online information that provides consumers with self-pay rates for distinct medical procedures and quality and safety data. The quality and safety results are available on each facility and for common adult and pediatric cardiac procedures. By the end of 2015, Memorial aims to publish selected data on

neuroscience, rehabilitation and oncology. “This initiative provides consumers a level of healthcare transparenc y that shows honest, accurate information about the cost of healthcare services,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Frank V. Sacco of Memorial Healthcare System. Memorial began publishing self-pay rates in December 2014 in its public site mhs.

net, followed by quality and safety data in April 2015. It has kept adding information for consumers ever since. The currently pu blished self-pay rates vary in complexity from a simple blood test to a C-section or bariatric surgical procedures. The quality and safety information is organized in three different categories that provide a user-friendly approach to understanding the data. These categories

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FERNANDA MERCADÉ, MD NAMED MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF S. BROWARD COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES Fernanda Mercadé, MD has been named Medical Director of the South Broward Community Health Services, overseeing the system’s six neighborhood clinics and physicians. Most recently, Dr. Mercadé was the Chief Medical Officer of Camillus Health Concern and former Medical Director of Camillus House in Miami. Dr. Mercadé is a board-certified doctor of internal medicine who specializes in geriatrics. She earned her medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires City, Argentina, in 1996. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Tornu Hospital, Buenos Aires, where she served as Chief Medical Resident from 2001 to 2002. She completed her internal medicine residency at the New York Medical College/ Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York in 2007. South Broward Community Health Services (SBCHS) is dedicated to providing quality healthcare to Medicaid, Medicaid HMO and Health Exchange recipients. Patients have the choice of receiving primary care in one of multiple clinics conveniently located throughout the community. Each clinic serves as a patient-centered medical home, where a highly skilled team of physicians, nurses, disease managers, health coaches, support staff and social workers collaborate together to meet each patient's healthcare needs in a friendly and culturally sensitive environment.

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PHOTOS AND REPORTING BY DAVID VOLZ

City of Hollywood employees enjoy a lunch on May 8 in front of City Hall.

City of Hollywood Management personnel served a picnic lunch to employees on May 8.

Vicky Edgcomb, a South Broward teacher and teacher of the year for the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association was honored at the Hollywood Commission Meeting on May 20.

Todd LaPace, principal of McArthur High School was honored at the Hollywood Commission meeting on May 20.

Members of the Hollywood Hills High School Drill team. They took 15th in a national competition in Louisville. Another drill team group earned fourth place in a state competition.

Fifth grade students at Colbert Elementary School participate in a bottle rocket program. They demonstrated the bottle rockets during the Colbert Elementary Night at the Museum.

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GOSEEDO WHAT’S HOT & HAPPENING IN HOLLYWOOD

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DREAM CAR CLASSIC CAR SHOW 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hollywood Blvd. between 19th & 20th Avenue

This free event features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles. Also scheduled for July 5. Information: 954-924-2980

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bistro 1902, 1902 Hollywood Blvd.

Food, drinks, raffles and more. This month’s $10 admission fee benefits Aspira, which provides scholarships to new Americans. Information: www.facebook.com/ pwphollywood

HOLLYWOOD BEACH CLEANUP 7-11 a.m., Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut St.

Must be at least age 8 to participate. Information: 954-967-4526

HOLLYWOOD WEST CONCERT SERIES 7:30-9 p.m., Boulevard Heights Amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St.

Enjoy a little R-O-C-K in the U-S-A at this free concert featuring a tribute to John Mellencamp. It’s the next best thing to hearing the real thing. Information: 954-921-3404

12-13 WAYNE WHITE EXHIBIT IN CELEBRATION OF BROWARD’S 100 YEARS Hollywood Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison St. The center is welcoming Emmy Award-winning artist Wayne White to create a large-scale puppet of the county’s namesake, Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, to celebrate the county’s 100-year anniversary. White will do a nine-day artist residency at the center where, alongside high school art students, he will create the puppet that will be the centerpiece of a major exhibition for the center. The celebration begins Friday, June 12 at 6 p.m. with a puppet parade at ArtsPark at Young Circle, and everyone is invited to bring their own puppets and march with White and the students as they show off their creations. The event culminates with a reception at the center at 7 p.m. White will give an artist talk at the center at noon Saturday, June 13. Wayne White: Art is Supposed to Hypnotize You or Something will be on display June 13 to August 23. Information: 954-921-3274

ARTSPARK EXPERIENCE: COLORS OF THE CARIBBEAN 4-11 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Experience the sounds of the Caribbean with performances by Inner Circle, reggae’s top-selling “bad boys”; Trinidian Soca Monarch Rikki Jai; young Antigan star Ricardo Drue; and Kevin Lyttle. Other artists include local favorites Camille Kaye and RSPK and the DJ Majestic. This festival is hosted by local news anchors Neki Mohan and Sharon Lawson. In addition to music, enjoy a kids zone, Caribbean arts and craft vendors, and

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smaller stages with folk dance, tassa and steel bands. Admission is free. Information: 305-672-5202

DOWNTOWN ARTWALK 7-10 p.m., Harrison Street area

Starts at 20th Ave. & Hollywood Blvd. Information: 954-921-3500

GLOBAL MEDITATION FOR WORLD PEACE 6-7:30 p.m. ArtsPark at Young

Circle, 1 Young Circle

This free event is open to all ages. Information: 954-962-7447

July 2

BROADWAY ACTORS PRODUCTION OF SHREK JR. 5 p.m., Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. 1650 Harrison St.

Banished fairy tale misfits invade the green ogre’s swamp. Cost is $8 for

adults and $5 for kids under 12. Information: 954-921-3274

MILES FOR SMILES 5K 7:30 a.m., Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut St.

The race begins at 7:30 a.m. at the park and runs along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. Presented by the University of Miami School of Medicine. Information: 954-921-3404

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June 5: Lisa Lampanelli June 12: Huey Lewis & The News June 13: The Gipsy Kings June 26: Move Live June 20: Paris by Night June 27: UFC Show times:

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FORT LAUDERDALE IMPROV 5700 Seminole Way

June 4-6: Michael Ian Black June 11-13: Whitney Cummings

COMING in JULY:

Smokey Robinson at the Hard Rock, July 25

June 18-21: Ralphie May June 25: Rahn Hortman June 26: Michelle Wolf June 26-28: John Lovitz July 2-4: Benji Brown July 9-11: Chris D’Elia Show times:

FREE FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS

June 5: When the Game Stands Tall June 12: Matilda Dragons & Drums Rehearsal June 19: Moms Night Out June 26: Monsters Inc. July 3: No Movie July 10: How to Train Your Dragon 2 July 17: Dolphin Tale 2 July 24: Toy Story July 31: The Sandlot SATURDAY MUSIC

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uMISC. FOOD TRUCKS AT ARTSPARK 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays, ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Bring your chairs, your blankets and your appetite! Select food from over 20 food trucks. Admission is free. Information: BurgerBeast.com/ arts-park

FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS FOR KIDS 5-8 p.m. Fridays, ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

A free event featuring a bounce house, face painters and more. Information: 954-921-3500

LIVE GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Colors of the Caribbean features performances by (clockwise from top left): Kevin Lyttle, Camille Kaye and Inner Circle.

8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, ArtsPark amphitheater, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1

Master glassblowers perform live demonstrations weekly. Classes are available for individuals and groups of up to three people. Information: 607-382-6007

June 6: Cachi Velez (Latin Jazz) June 13: Joel DaSilva & the Midnight Howl (Blues) June 20: ArtsPark Experience: Colors of the Caribbean June 27: Oriente (Afro-Cuban Fusion) July 4: TBD Information: 954-921-3500

uART & MORE ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue-Fri, and Noon-4 p.m. Sat and Sun, 1650 Harrison St.

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Educational Programs: Sessions kick off starting June 8. Various ages. Programs include: • Young Actors and Young Artists, for kids interested in participating in both the visual and performing arts. • The new Littlest Actors and Littlest Artists, for ages 4-6. • Broadway Actors, an intensive program for kids who love the spotlight. Information: 954-921-3274

ARTIST’S EXHIBITION AT ARTSPARK

u Celia Reigle Exhibition: On

display through June 26. Catch this investigation into the transformative effects of color.

u Coral Nocie: Exhibition:

On display June 29-July 29. Opening reception July 18. Information: 954-921-3500

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Aitch’s F-ing Good Eats invites you to experience...

Rudy’s Pub & Restaurant We are all V.I.P. members to an exclusive oasis found tucked away in the inter-coastal neighborhood of Hollywood Lakes that brings a community together over tasty cocktails, mouth-watering dishes, and scrumptious desserts. This well-kept secret is out, Rudy’s Pub & Restaurant at Hollywood Beach Golf Resort (HBGR) overlooks a majestic pond on the 17th hole of the greens. I sat down with restaurateurs Joel and Stacey Rudy where we got intimate about running one of the most successful and exclusive restaurants in the city limits. I invite you to discover what makes Rudy’s Pub & Restaurant top this month's list of “Aitch’s F-ing Good Eats.” A 3-dimensional dining review highlighting the Food, Fun, and the often overlooked higher calling of Fellowship of Hollywood's best restaurants.

Friday night features Prime Rib specials

First, theFood

At Rudy’s the ambiance is reminiscent of Old Florida; just imagine yourself sitting out on a veranda in the Keys but just here in Broward County. The chef offers a Florida fusion menu that doesn’t go overboard with items that read like a sloppy novel but has created a balance of selections at different price points to please both your palette and your pocket. “We offer everything from grilled cheese sandwiches to Prime Rib dinners. Rudy’s is sure to have something for everyone,” Stacey affirms. Jackpot! What I discovered is that if you order a $30 dollar plate or a $15 dollar dish or even an appetizer as a small meal for $5 dollars during happy hour, you are equally satisfied. She continues, “We provide a welcoming environment where

" We can’t stress to people enough that we’re open to the public for lunch and dinner and we’re a Hollywood Lakes hidden gem with plenty of free and convenient parking.” -Owners Joel and Stacey Rudy

the food is top-notch and the prices are reasonable.” I really like how the menu is clean and offers appetizers that can double as small meals. This summer, Rudy’s is offering a fresh assortment of salads and refreshing drinks like Watermelon Margaritas and Cucumber Gin Martinis (gin is 'in'-- vodka is so ‘05.) They have the town talking about their staple special dishes that are in high 12

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demand. “Meatloaf - Thursday,” Let me stop you here, I love the yesteryear charm that is so new-age hipster (like your father’s 60’s vintage eyewear) offering a traditional New Apple Bleu Cheese and Spinach & beef stock gravy or a ketchup based one Strawberry salads available in half and full with the meal. Amazing portion sizes-- it’s portions. killer, because you leave feeling you’ve gotten your money's worth. Then there is “Prime Rib - Friday” and “Baby Back Ribs - Saturday” all I will say is “call in your order ahead” when you're on the way because there is nothing worse than your “table neighbors” ordering the last one in the Finally, house.

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In the attached Banquet Hall, Stacey and Joel inspire to orchestrate “an affair to remember.” Stacey explains, "I meet with each client and take the time to really listen to their needs. I then work with our Chef to come up with creations. No event is black or white. We have a beautiful banquet facility that seats up to 120 guests and offers a warm, yet sophisticated setting for any party or event that overlooks the lake and fountain near the 17th fairway. You just can’t beat the view.” Having a resturant situated on a golf course in a country club has also hurt them at times because many local residents think Rudy's is private and that they can only come in if they’re members. "We can’t stress to people enough that we’re open to the public for lunch and dinner and we’re a Hollywood Lakes hidden gem with plenty of free and convenient parking.”

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You get to meet new interesting people and important pillars of the community, state, and nation. Stacey and Joel Rudy are grateful that the “community has been so supportive, from the golfers to the Hollywood residents to our local groups and organizations. Everyone has been wonderful and their support means so much to us. We live in the Lakes area and can’t imagine being anywhere but in this location." Of course, for Father’s Day Rudy's will be offering some burger and beer specials that compliment all of the golfing activities planned for the biggest VIP in your life Dad. I hope to see you there because Rudy’s offers great food and drinks in a comfortable atmosphere with a beautiful view….and by the way, it’s right in our own backyard!

Hi! I’m Howard Carter, III but my close friends and family call me Aitch (pronounced “H”), a self-proclaimed foodie after a serendipitous chain of events has allowed me to travel the world of over 40+ countries and eat the finest culinary offerings to the humblest of street markets in the far reaches of the globe. My passion for food initially began in my freshman year in college when I realised how I missed my mother's homemade fares and the overwhelming presence of pre-packaged foods. I learned a great deal from a fraternity brother who grew up in the kitchen of his Italian family’s restaurant that really taught me culinary ethos. From there I have traveled the world enjoying food and the artistic expression of the dining experience and the spirit of community that brings people together to partake in a primal need for survival that can be made into a celebration. Now, through Hollywood Gazette, I will uncover great eats for you inspired by the definition of an aperitif: A small dish or drink offered before a meal to open up your appetite. “Aitch’s F-ing Good Eats” aims to offer a 3-dimensional dining experience of enjoying Food, Fun, and the often overlooked higher calling of Fellowship. Please join me each month in the pages of Hollywood Gazette for “Aitch the Aperitif.” Who’s Next? For inquires to participate, please call me directly at 954-224-4613 or email h@hollywoodgazette.com

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Burlington announces opening this fall in Hollywood Tomas Sanchez named Interim Police Chief for the Hollywood Police Department Burlington, a leading national off-price retailer, has announced today that it will open a new 60,000 square foot store in fall 2015. The new Burlington will be located at Hollywood Shopping Plaza at 651 South State Road 7 in Hollywood, FL. This opening will bring approximately 50-100 new jobs to the Hollywood community and will be one of 40 Burlington locations in the state of Florida. “We are thrilled to open a new Burlington in the Hollywood community, bringing even more jobs to the neighborhood and providing

Assistant Chief of Police Tomas CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com Sanchez has been named to the position of Interim Police Chief effective at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2015. The announcement was made by City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael. Sanchez will assume responsibility for the oversight of the Hollywood Police Department. Chief Frank Fernandez will conclude his service in the role of Chief of Police at that time. He will be leaving for a position in the Coral Gables Police Department. Assistant Chief Sanchez has a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Florida

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First-ever Hollywood Scavenger Hunt a success Hollywood Gazette launched the firstever Hollywood Scavenger Hunt for readers to participate in from May 1 -22. The missions are described beneath the photos on pages 18-19.

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Mark your calendar! The next hunt will beging and end on June 20th and take place throughout Downtown Hollywood. To participate in the hunt for fun and prizes, download the app called SCAVIFY and keep an eye out for a password to be sent to your email to begin the hunt. We will also post details on the Hollywood Gazette Facebook page.

Start a Conga line on the Broadwalk. At least 5 strangers must join.

This may sound cruel, but it's actually really sweet. Decapitate a penguin somewhere in Downtown Hollywood.

The slices here are so big it's hard to eat "Mauro" than one! Have someone take a photo of you taking your first bite out of a massive slice outside of this quirky little dive Downtown on Hollywood Boulevard. Yes, it's Truu. There's only one Aveda Concept Salon Downtown Hollywood. Come into the salon and take a picture holding a bottle of shampoo

Have some fun in the sun on the Broadwalk! For this photo challenge, ask a Sun & Fun Cycles employee to take a photo of you having a blast on one of their Fun Cycles! I mustache you a question. Where on Hollywood Beach can you find a Mexican cowboy?

Put a ring on it! There's a giant mosaic ring Downtown. Find it and have someone take a silly photo of you inside of it.

All aboard! Snap a selfie on the Hollywood Trolley.

This guy will always greet you at the ArtsPark, rain or shine 24/7. Snap a selfie with Hollywood's founder. Let's Party with a Purpose! Take a selfie with a new friend at the May 13 'Party with a Purpose'

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Take a picture with one of Hollywood's finest. Find a friendly Hollywood Police officer and take a selfie with them!

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May I have this dance? There's free music by Tommy Nehls and dancing Friday May 15th on the beach from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Charnow Park. We need a picture of you or anyone on your team dancing with someone.

The Downtown Hollywood Mural Project has curated many beautiful murals revitalizing Downtown Hollywood. Have someone take a photo of you with the fantastic mermaids of Tatiana Suarez's imagination.

Take a picture with at least two other people with the Hollywood Water Tower appearing in the picture

Take a picture of the Testudine statue on the Broadwalk. Now impress your friends when you use the word "Testudine"!

Love on the Beach. Find a married couple on the Broadwalk and snap a pic of them holding up the number of years they've been married with their fingers.

"As Far as the I can See" Send in a selfie in front any of the works on display at the current Jose Alvarez exhibit at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.

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HOLLYWOOD RESIDENT JOSEPHINE VIOLA TURNS 100

Dancing has been a passion for CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com Josephine Viola since she was 13. She only recently gave up dancing, at age 95 and will turn 100 on July 9. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Viola spent her working life in the garment industry. She worked for three different factories, mostly pressing dresses. “The work was hot because of the steam but I made good money. And I worked alongside men,” she said. She completed the eighth grade and attended one year of business school. Viola would joke that she went straight from the eighth grade to college. As a centennarian, Viola has seen a lot of life's ups and downs. “I remember the depression and many people had no food. My father had a business so we were alright. And he would help people who needed it,” she said. Viola married Anthony who worked for General Motors during World War II making airplane parts and later in life tended bar. He is deceased. They had three children, Marilyn, Darlene, and Frank. Josephine lives with her daughter Marilyn in Hollywood. She now has five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Frank lives in Pennsylvania. Much of life was fun for Viola because of her love of dance and good times. “I would go to the Roseland and Copa Cabana ballrooms in New York and dance. I loved ballroom dancing and so did my husband. People loved to watch him dance. We really knew how to dance,” said Viola. And she can remember adjusting to her children’s generation. Viola did not enjoy listening to Beatles music and greatly prefers ballroom dancing to the dancing that younger people enjoy. Her daughters remember growing up in a traditional household. “I remember her singing in the morning. On Sundays we would always have pasta and I remember her making the sauce,” said BY DAVID VOLZ

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