Florida BRICK Creation Challenge
In conjunction with the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s summer exhibition The Art of Nathan Sawaya featuring In Pieces, Florida residents are invited to use their own LEGO® pieces to create and compete in this fun state-wide contest and exhibition. Pieces will be displayed in the Center’s gallery and each participating group of entrants will be awarded prizes based on the several contest categories. From now until Aug. 4, the contest is open. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020. 954. 921. 3274. ArtAndCultureCenter.org.
Elite Decorative Arts hosts August 9 auction BOYNTON BEACH Elite Decorative Arts Auction House & Gallery will be hosting a Fine Antiques, Artwork & Decorative Arts auction on Saturday, August 9th at 1pm Eastern. This auction will allow you to Bid In-house, Online or by Phone! Our complete catalog can be viewed on our website: www.EliteAuction.com This auction will be Lot 45 Lot 18 featuring 300 lots of Fine Artwork, Porcelain, Estate Jewelry, Silver, Bronze, Art Glass, Chinese Works and more. We are now accepting consignments for our August 23rd Decorative Arts Sale and September 20th Asian Works of Art Sale. Lot 18 Keith Haring Hand Signed Offset Lithograph titled "Nuclear Disarmament" Measures 24" x 18" + 2" frame. Signed K Haring 82 with an XO next to it. Keith Allen Haring (May 4, 1958 – February 16, 1990) was an American artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York City street culture of the 1980s by expressing concepts of birth, death, sexuality, and war. Haring's –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ELITE, Page 4B
Marijuana issue becomes a very heated topic By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com One of the hottest issues right now throughout the country is the legalization of cannabis - for medicinal purposes. In the state of Florida, the topic is at the point where voters, in November, will decide on Amendment 2, a proposal to legalize the medical use of marijuana. People United for Medical Marijuana, the –––––––––––––––––––––– MARIJUANA, Page 3A
• Amendment 2 has many supporters and a number of those who are against legalizing for medical purposes
For 50 years, this three-story, 262-seat theater served as a landmark in the City of Hollywood.
The end of an era for the Hollywood Playhouse By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com HOLLYWOOD Adam Castro took a walk along Washington Street with his dog and young son. As they past the Hollywood Playhouse, they are –––––––––––––––––––––– PLAYHOUSE, Page 3A
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HEALTHY SCHOOL YEAR Parents arm their kids with a plethora of school supplies, new attire and the latest technology to prepare them for a successful school year. But one of the most important components of academic success is often overlooked: nutrition. For more, see Page 2B.
HALLANDALE BEACH The City of Hallandale Beach Police Department, Hallandale Beach Fire-Rescue, CERT and military branches and Homeland Security will join forces to observe
National Night Out, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, at Gulfstream Park & Casino. Page 6A.
HOLLYWOOD NEWS Each year in the City of Hollywood, neighbors come together to organize and host National Night Out gatherings. The City of Hollywood supports these efforts with members of the Hollywood Police Department Command Staff and many others. Page 4B.