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The little race that started with only 60 people now has 1500! Bring in Labor Day weekend in style and party like runners do. Conquer the might hill at Vista View Park with a thousand of your closest friends. As tough as the event may sound, it is really for anyone to participate! The race starts at 7:15 am. Scan the QR code to register today!
If the Davie Arena could talk it would tell some tall stories! In 2020 the Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo was named the BEST Rodeo in North America in the USA Today 2020 Readers Choice Awards. Grab your boots and hat and head on over to “Cowboy Town” for fantastic fun. Event begins at 7:30pm at the Davie Arena, 4271 Davie Road. For more info or tickets visit www.davieprorodeo.com
SEPTEMBER 9 Hollywood Bandshell Grab your person and/or your best friends, and head on down to Hollywood Beach to listen to live music, have some good food and drink and relax. The live music starts at 7:00pm and goes till 9:00. Be sure to stop by one of the many authentic local restaurants when you go. Good Food, good company and great music.
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SEPTEMBER 11 Patriot Day / Remembrance Day Joins people around the nation in honoring and remembering the victims, their families, first responders and rescue and recovery workers, and soldiers who answered the call to defend our freedom and safety, and the volunteers who contributed their efforts in the aftermath of the attacks of 9/11. We will never forget. . 12 / Our City Hollywood / September 2021 / OurCityMedia.com
Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell through immersive, fantastic worlds. Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco, sail away with Moana as she bravely saves her island, see Belle in the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life, and sing-along with Elsa in the icy world of Frozen. Five shows at the BB&T Center. Scan the QR code for tickets & more info.
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Do you like orchids, or, even love them? Interested in learning how to grow and care for beautiful flowers? The Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society may be the perfect thing for you! The group meets once a month and is focused on bringing together like-minded people in a comfortable atmosphere. This month’s meeting will feature Lou Lodyga. Meeting will be held in the Gallery at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
Bring a drum or percussion instrument to the ArtsPark and participate in a guided drum circle. All skill levels are welcome. Meet at the Palm Court (West Side). 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood.
SEPTEMBER 18 Downtown Hollywood Art Walk The Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk is back! This monthly event is open to all. Explore all that downtown Hollywood has to offer:! Visit galleries and shops while enjoying art, cultural entertainment, live music, murals, and more! Artisan Market, 6pm-11pm; Mural Tour, 6pm-7pm; Gallery Tour, 7pm8pm; Impulse Art - fusion of music and foot painting, 8pm-9pm. For more info visit floridashollywood.org/ArtWalk/
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SEPTEMBER 21 Traditional Dreamcatcher Workshop The City of Pembroke Pines and Studio 18 in the Pines celebrate Peace Day on Tuesday, September 21 at 1 p.m. with a FREE Dreamcatcher Workshop presented by artist Erika Tommie. Erika, who is full-blooded Dakota Sioux, intends to secure the Native American authenticity of the Dreamcatcher by preserving the historical meaning, legend, and symbolism of the items used in creating this piece of art. In this workshop, Erika shares the oral teachings that have been handed down generation after generation by her people. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Studio 18, 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines.
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or over a year, the 10-acre circle named after the City’s founder Joseph Wesley Young remained silent throughout the onset and duration of the pandemic. But, just last month the City of Hollywood heard the sounds of a promising and festive fall season when the ArtsPark Live Concert Series returned to the stage at the treasured park at Young Circle. For over a decade, the infamous park located at US 1 and Hollywood Boulevard has brought music, art, and people together. Residents and visitors alike have enjoyed a wide array of visual and performing arts, festivals, and numerous educational, recreational, and entertainment activities all in the heart of the City. “We are excited to have live concerts return to the ArtsPark for our residents and visitors to enjoy. It is good to see people back enjoying our beautiful park at Young Circle in the heart of downtown Hollywood. We are looking forward to featuring some
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