Tag: 10/18/26

Card House Society x Rolling Waves — FREE Collab Card Show (Doral) 10/18/26

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Card House Society x Rolling Waves — FREE Collab Card Show (Doral)
Sunday, 10/18/2026-, 12:00 pm-06:00 pm
Rolling Waves Brewing & Distillery
10400 NW 33rd St #150,
Doral, Florida, 33172
Website
Cost: FREE

Card House Society x Rolling Waves Brewing presents a FREE one-day card & collectibles show in Doral. Pokemon, sports cards, One Piece, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh, anime, graded slabs, Funko and collectibles — buy, sell and trade with South Florida collectors. FREE entry, all ages, free parking, grails on tap. 18 vendor tables. Free tickets: https://lastrowtix.com/events/card-house-society-x-rolling-waves-brewing-collab-show

Contend Free Nightly Book Study on Zoom 10/14/26, 10/15/26, 10/16/26, 10/17/26, 10/18/26, 10/19/26, 10/20/26

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Contend Free Nightly Book Study on Zoom
Wednesday, 10/14/2026-, 08:00 pm-09:00 pm

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Virtual Location
Cost: Free

Nightly, join any night. Where are you having to contend right now, out there or in the war within? Join a free nightly book study of Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within by Philip Anthony Mitchell of 2819 Church, walking through the book of Jude together. Hosted by Jomo Johnson, church planter with Rochester Affinity Church Plant. Join any night on Zoom from anywhere in the country. Free and open to all. Zoom passcode 122281. An independent study hosted by Rochester Affinity Church Plant, not an official 2819 Church event.

A Palace Affair: Sunday Night Drag Soirée 10/18/26

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A Palace Affair: Sunday Night Drag Soirée
Sunday, 10/18/2026-10/19/2026, 07:00 pm-12:00 am
Palace Bar & Restaurant
1052 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

End the weekend the Palace way at A Palace Affair every Sunday night from 7PM to 12AM. Hosted by CC Glitzer and featuring the iconic Palace Divas alongside sexy go go dancers, this is your Sunday reset with extra sparkle.

Expect dazzling drag, high energy performances, and just the right amount of mischief as the patio turns into a full blown Ocean Drive spectacle. Strong cocktails flow, the dancers keep it steamy, and the queens serve looks that close out the weekend in style.

One last toast. One last dance. One unforgettable night.

Make it an affair to remember.

Gelli Plate Printmaking with Kaili Woop 10/18/26

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Gelli Plate Printmaking with Kaili Woop
Sunday, 10/18/2026-, 03:00 pm-05:00 pm
Studio Hue 53
53 Curtiss Parkway,
Miami Springs, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost: $55 (materials included)

This workshop introduces students to gelli printing, a fun and experimental printmaking process that creates one-of-a-kind monotype prints without a press. Open to beginners and experienced artists alike, participants will explore foundational techniques on paper and textiles using gelli plates, while developing their own visual language through color, texture, layering, and mark-making.

Through demonstrations, guided prompts, hands-on experimentation, and group discussion, students will learn techniques including charcoal transfer, collagraphy, and Posca marker transfer. The class encourages both intentional design and spontaneous “happy accidents,” helping participants embrace creative risk-taking and enjoy the process of making.

By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a collection of finished prints on paper, a custom printed tote bag, and a deeper understanding of how gelli printing can be used for both fine art and functional applications. No prior art or printmaking experience is required.

Ocean Drive Promenade Series: Johnnie Walker 10/18/26

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Ocean Drive Promenade Series: Johnnie Walker
Sunday, 10/18/2026-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Lummus Park
14th Place and Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake out your seat on the lawn. Showtime is at 6:00 PM.

Johnny is a Miami native grew up in church, studied theater at Miami Dade College (AA), and The University of the Arts (BFA), Philadelphia PA. In Philly, he rediscovered his roots in music and returned to the Miami music scene with his cousin Roosevelt Collier. Eventually, he started WalkerTown with his brother Big E of the Leeboys. Throughout the year, he works as a featured artist on Virgin Voyages with The Leeboys and plays in Miami with various bands, including WalkerTown and MaddJazz. He lives his life by the WalkerTown moto “anywhere you find a beat.” Music is love and he works to share his music with you.

These events (every Sunday!) are free and open to the public– and will take place in Lummus Park between 14th Street and 14th Place. Rainy-day location is inside The Betsy Hotel!

This program is part of the weekly Promenade Sunday Concert Series generously underwritten by The City of Miami Beach, The GMCVB and The Ocean Drive Association.

NMB Bites – City of North Miami Beach Restaurant Month 10/1/26 – 10/31/26

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NMB Bites – City of North Miami Beach Restaurant Month
Saturday, 10/01/2026-10/31/2026, 06:00 am-
City of North Miami Beach
17011 NE 19th Avenue,
North Miami Beach, Florida, 33162
Website
Cost: Free

NMB Bites – City of North Miami Beach Restaurant Month

Join us all October long for NMB Bites, a citywide celebration of North Miami Beach’s vibrant culinary scene! Explore over 20 participating local restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and lounges offering exclusive multi-course prix fixe menus at 20% or more off regular prices.

Lunch & Brunch: $25 (Entrée + Starter or Dessert)
Dinner: $45 Prix Fixe
No passes or tickets required—just visit a participating spot and ask for the NMB Bites menu!

Explore menus and participating locations at nmbbites.com.

MOAD + Kinetic Family Event 10/18/26

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MOAD + Kinetic Family Event
Sunday, 10/18/2026-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Designed for neurodivergent children, teenagers, and young adults, including those on the autism spectrum, and their families, the morning will feature sensory-friendly art and movement activities, including “Build Your Chimú Monkey” and “Trenzas,” an immersive collaborative braiding activity with guest artist Lucia Morales.

A quiet resting area will be available for guests who need a break.

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Attendees may park for free in MDC’s Parking Lot 1 located on the south side of the Freedom Tower, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets.

The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.

Photo by Rudolph Pierre.

PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary to Host a Viewing of “25 Cats of Qatar” Film 10/18/26

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PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary to Host a Viewing of “25 Cats of Qatar” Film
Saturday, 10/18/2026-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $15

Lights, camera, meow! PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary (PURRR) – a nonprofit organization with a mission to transform cats’ lives one PURRR at a time, through rescue, adoption, and spay + neuter initiatives – invites the community to a viewing of the film, “25 Cats of Qatar,” directed by Mye Hoang, at Savor Cinema on Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available for $15.

Guests will have the opportunity to meet and greet with the PURRR team to learn more about the nonprofit’s work and mission. “25 Cats of Qatar” Director Mye Hoang will be at the reception immediately after the movie to meet and greet with guests.

Founded in 2018, PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to transform cats’ lives one PURRR at a time, through rescue, adoption, and spay + neuter initiatives that help reduce overpopulation and ultimately enrich the human-feline connection. PURRR is committed to giving cats and their companions a better future by offering a safe haven and encouraging responsible pet ownership.

PURRR’s team and volunteers bring a wealth of experience and compassion to everything they do. From adoptions to spay + neuter services, every aspect of PURRR is driven by a deep love for cats and a commitment to their well-being.

“25 Cats of Qatar” Synopsis: Qatar is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, and its rapid growth is powered by migrant workers who make 89% of the population. But underneath the luxurious surface lies an overwhelming street cat population where disease is rampant, the heat is extreme, and expats are burdened to help the struggling felines.

When an American flight attendant and cat cafe owner becomes aware of the crisis, she hatches a plan to fly 25 cats to Milwaukee, where her cat cafe provides a pipeline for adoption. Presenting a microcosm of a global crisis, the film asks searching questions about animal welfare, all within a ticking-clock narrative about the nuts and bolts of a rescue mission. It is both an urgent wake-up call and a heartwarming story of overcoming international barriers for a common goal.

Through its “Find Your One” process, PURRR’s team helps future cat moms and dads find their soul cat and guides them every step of the way. With over 150 adoptable cats, the PURRR team knows every cat – their personality, history, quirks and what kind of home they need to become themselves fully. Whether future cat parents are seeking a playful and energetic kitten, a calm and cuddly adult cat, or a wise and gentle senior, PURRR’s diverse selection of feline friends ensures there’s a perfect match for every home. Soul cat profiles built around personality are available on each feline friend in PURRR’s care.

The “Find Your One” experience starts with filling out an application to help PURRR’s team understand the adoptee’s preferences, lifestyle, and what they’re looking for in a cat companion. Within 48 hours, a PURRR team member will schedule a meet and greet for the chance to see firsthand the personalities and quirks of feline residents. After connecting with a potential furry family member, PURRR schedules a 15-minute in-home, educational consultation to ensure a smooth integration into the home. PURRR prioritizes the new feline family member’s well-being and conducts a comprehensive final medical examination and bloodwork before taking the lifelong feline companion home. The PURRR team will check in after a week to ensure a smooth transition and address any questions. Beyond adoption day, PURRR provides support, resources, and guidance throughout the journey as a pet owner.

When:
Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m.

Where:
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Cost:
$15

Link: https://www.purrr.org/events/

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition 2026 10/15/26 – 10/25/26

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition 2026
Thursday, 10/15/2026-10/25/2026, 07:00 pm-
Various locations
PO Box 530280,
Miami, Florida, 33153
Website
Cost: Prices for individual films start at $17 each with group discounts, memberships and additional offers available.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns for its Fall Edition running October 15 – 25, 2026, in South Florida. This edition brings more than 20 new international, North American, East Coast and Florida premieres from 20 countries to Broward and Miami-Dade counties! Buckle down for the return of the intriguing OUTshine After Dark, a thrilling Halloween-themed Centerpiece Film and afterparty, a locally-produced documentary sneak preview and more special events, filmmaker panels and surprises created to unite South Florida cinephiles.

Internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, this season’s OUTshine line-up reinforces the festival team’s commitment to artistic and cultural solidarity by offering vibrant, thought-provoking, entertaining and educational star-studded features, documentaries and shorts.

Highlights include:

Opening Film: Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. – La Bola Negra (Spain, France 2026) at Regal Dania Pointe with an afterparty to follow at Dania Pointe’s 14 North Daiquiri Bar.

Men’s & Ladies Spotlight Films: Oct. 17, 7:15 p.m. – Flesh & Fuel (Du Fioul dans les artères) (France, Poland, 2026) and Mouse (United States, 2026) at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale with an afterparty to follow at J. Mark’s Restaurant.

Cocktails & Cinema: Oct. 19 & 20 – On Oct. 19 In Fort Lauderdale, it’s the Florida premiere of Loves Company (United States, 2026) at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale; In Miami, it’s The Old Man and The Parrot (USA, 2026), and the short films Hogar, Brackish, and Duke at O Cinema South Beach. On Oct. 20, Fort Lauderdale sneak preview of the hometown feature The Drive (USA, 2026); in Miami, it’s Bea Arthur: The Documentary (USA, 2026).

Centerpiece Film: Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. – Florida premiere of the folk horror story No Rest for the Wicked (Faroe Islands, 2026) followed by a spirited Halloween afterparty.

Noche CineMundo: Oct. 23, 7 p.m. – international premiere of Love on a Tightrope (Tal Vez) (Spain, 2026) and Florida premiere of Narciso (Paraguay, Brazil, Portugal, Germany, Spain, France, Uruguay, 2026). The films are followed by the return of Outshine After Dark featuring the Southeast premiere of Corpus (USA, 2026) at Silverspot Cinema Downtown Miami.

Closing Night: Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. – Florida premiere of Before I Do (United States, 2026), at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.

Other festival highlights this season include the world premieres of The Mirror (Argentina, 2026) and The Fixation (La Fijación) (Argentina, United Kingdom, 2026), plus international premieres of Ballroom (France, 2026), Whispering Trees (Germany, 2026), and The Last Routine (Šampión) (Slovakia, Czech Republic, 2026). Heir to Secrets (L’Héritier des secrets) (Morocco, Canada, 2025) will make its U.S. premiere while East Coast premieres include the animated sci-fi romp Jim Queen (France, Belgium, 2026), The Golden Age (L’Âge d’Or) (France, Italy, 2026), A Good Child (好孩子) (Singapore, 2025), The Arrangement (L’Arrangement) (France, 2025), and Chica Checa (Czech Republic, France, Slovakia, 2026). I Am Mario (Soy Mario) (Mexico, 2026), a Southeast premiere, takes the Trans Spotlight slot while Labrador or the Autopsy of Silence (Labrador or Autopsie du silence) (Canada, 2026), Downtown (Netherlands, 2026), I Come Home (Canada, 2026), and Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders (United States, 2026) add to the regional Florida premieres.

The festival continues with select films available for OUTshine At-Home viewing from October 26 – November 1.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fall Edition is made possible with the support of Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners as well with the support of the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council. Support has also been provided from the Broward County Cultural Division, who is supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. This program was also made possible by a joint grant from The Our Fund Foundation and support from FAB! Funding Arts Broward.

It is presented by CAN Community Health and HotSpots! Media/It’s Happening Out. The Premiere sponsor is Gilead and Grand sponsors are Google, Wilton River Suites, and Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale. Major sponsors are PreventionX, QCare+, Delta, Tito’s and AHF. Supporting sponsors are Latinos Salud, Fast Printz and Planet Printers. Media partners include Culture Owl, The Bulletin, I Love Gay Movies, EDGE Media, Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, MOCHEE, TampaBayGay.com, OUT SFL, OutClique, queerguru.com, Wire magazine, Skirt South Florida and GPR| Goodman Public Relations. Screening and Community sponsors are J. Mark’s Restaurant, Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Total Wine & More and Broward Arts Calendar.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets start at $17. OUTshine passholders and Producer Circle members receive priority advance ticket purchase opportunities. For a full listing of films, parties, special events and more and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

Island City Stage presents Who Killed Joan Crawford? by Michael Leeds 10/1/26 – 10/25/26

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Island City Stage presents Who Killed Joan Crawford? by Michael Leeds
Thursday, 10/01/2026-10/25/2026, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
Island City Stage
2304 N. Dixie Highway,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $50 – $62

The award-winning Island City Stage launches its 15th anniversary season in outrageous celebratory style! Get set for a raucous ride paying homage to everyone’s favorite drama queen, Joan Crawford, in the theater company’s revival of the hit world premiere of Michael Leeds’ Who Killed Joan Crawford? The show runs October 1 – 25 with tickets on sale now.

On a dark, stormy night in 1993, five men arrive at a cabin for a soap star’s surprise birthday party. Each guest has been asked to dress as the birthday boy’s favorite actress, Joan Crawford, in one of her signature roles… and the results aren’t pretty! As they wait for the star, the five “Joans” begin drinking and dishing. Dark secrets emerge and soon there’s one Joan less … and then another… leaving the remaining Joans — and the audience — asking, “Who Killed Joan Crawford?!”

The show is both written and directed by Michael Leeds. Leeds began his career performing on Broadway under the direction of such luminaries as Gower Champion, Ron Field, and Martin Scorsese before moving into directing, choreographing and writing. As a writer/director, Leeds is perhaps best known for writing and directing Swinging On A Star on Broadway, which received a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical. His plays also include The First Step, Impressions, The Gift, Starmaker, and his adaptation of Cole Porter’s Red, Hot And Blue which he directed at both Goodspeed Opera and PaperMill Playhouse as well as co-writing book, music and lyrics for Mating Habits of the Urban Mammal which has had productions throughout the country. For film, Leeds’ history with director Linda Yellen began when he choreographed End of Summer starring Jacqueline Bisset and Peter Weller. Since then he co-wrote with Yellen, The Simian Line starring William Hurt, Lynn Redgrave and Tyne Daly, The Last Film Festival starring Dennis Hopper and Jacqueline Bisset, Showtime’s Fluidity starring Nico Tortorella, and Chantilly Bridge, starring Lindsay Crouse, Jill Eikenberry, Ally Sheedy, Talia Shire, Patricia Richardson, Helen Slater and JoBeth Williams (Paramount+). His latest film, an adaptation of Stewart Lewis’s YA book, One Stupid Thing, starring Corey Fogelmanis (Girl Meets World), Skye Katz (Surviving Summer) and Jack White was awarded Best Picture at the Boston International Film Festival, Best Feature at the Edinburgh Film Festival, and is currently a semi-finalist in the London International Filmmakers Festival. As a director, aside from his Broadway credits, Leeds directed and choreographed the production of Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah – The Songs of Allan Sherman for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Best Director/Best Choreographer. Other Off Broadway credits include Showing Off, the York Theatre’s revivals of 70, Girls, 70 and Lerner & Lane’s Carmelina which he adapted with the original book writer Joe Stein. His production of the European premiere of Arthur Miller’s Playing For Time won the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival First Award. He also directed and choreographed A Little Night Music for the Houston Grand Opera and Marc Blitzstein’s Regina for Florida Grand Opera. In South Florida, he’s directed at GableStage, Palm Beach DramaWorks, Broward Stage Door Theatre and Island City Stage where he is associate artistic director. His many productions there have earned him South Florida’s highest honors: the Carbonell, Remy and Silver Palm Awards.

Island City Stage’s 2026 revival production of Who Killed Joan Crawford? stars Michael Coppola (Harvey Goldberg), Luke Di Liddo (David Hoch), Christopher Dreeson (Stewart Fry), Jay Eisler (Trick Roberts), Bruce Linser (Gene Harlowe) and Stephen Trovillion (Leo Lawrence).

Who Killed Joan Crawford? Co-producers are Mark Tews & Raymond Griffis, Jeffrey Danielson and Michael Mullins & Terry Gaw. Lights and Sound Sponsor is Scott Bennett and Set Sponsor is Glenn Goldberg. Costume Sponsors are The Doug Pew & Don Croxton LGBT Trust at Our Fund. Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., the SHS Foundation, the Warten Foundation, and OutClique.

Individual show tickets start at $50. A Mimosa Sunday performance sponsored by Neil Blackwell will take place on October 11. A Women’s Night at the Theater with a pre-show reception will take place on October 23. The show runs for 90 minutes with no intermission.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.islandcitystage.org, call (954) 928-9800 or email boxoffice@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at facebook.com/IslandCityStage and on Instagram at @islandcitystage.

Los Siete Espejos 10/4/26, 10/11/26, 10/18/26, 10/25/26

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Los Siete Espejos
Sunday, 10/04/2026-10/25/2026, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center
111 Southwest 5th Ave.,
miami, Florida, 33130
Website
Cost: $30

Un drama unipersonal multidisciplinario que explora la mente de Saúl, un joven artista y boxeador afro-latino presionado por el mercado del arte para crear siete obras en 48 horas. A través de una fusión inmersiva de teatro documental, pintura en vivo, mezcla de DJ, ritmos ancestrales de tambores Batá y coreografía de boxeo, la obra revela de forma visceral la lucha por la identidad, la salud mental y la autenticidad frente a la explotación comercial. Inspirada en hechos reales, y en la vida de Basquiat y Kid Chocolate.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale 9/17/26 -10/25/26

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“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 09/17/2026-10/25/2026, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history, will present its Hispanic Heritage Month fifth anniversary exhibit, “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture.” The free fine art exhibit, running from Thursday, September 17, through Sunday, October 25, will feature work from local award-winning artists-in-residence including Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), and Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela). New this year will be sculptures from Norman Silva (Nicaragua). The exhibit will be available to view at History Fort Lauderdale’s New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Viva Fort Lauderdale” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information, call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org

The Poppy Project Pop-Up Living Garden at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 9/10/26 – 11/10/26

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The Poppy Project Pop-Up Living Garden at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 09/10/2026-11/10/2026, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale presents The Poppy Project Pop-Up Living Garden in support of Henderson Behavioral Health (HBH) in collaboration with the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD28) Support Committee. This public art initiative is designed to honor veterans while raising awareness and funds for critical mental health services. Shoppers can take colorful photos and selfies to share online and connect with and donate to HBH’s virtual Legacy Wall which encourages friends and families to honor loved ones who have served or are currently serving our country. The cherished photo opportunity with the larger-than-life artistic poppy flowers will run through November 10 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd.).

Designed by South Florida based Ingham Landscaping and presented by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, the two-month living garden will be a colorful and lively setting featuring the five-and 6-foot striking handcrafted fiberglass poppy flowers which are a remembrance of those who protect and serve our country. The inside mall garden will include a variety of tropical ornamental plants and shrubs that will complement the artistic poppy works of art.

Adding to the installation, will be “Soldier Stories,” an exclusive exhibition by award-winning artist Marilyn Johansen honoring veterans and the military. Visitors will also be encouraged to select free postcards and add a personal message to current servicemen and women. This special moment is arranged by the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD28) Support Committee. Special retail offers will coincide with this community project.

Inspired by the poppy’s historical significance as a symbol of sacrifice, rooted in the World War I poem “In Flanders Fields,” and later adopted as a national emblem of remembrance, HBH’s The Poppy Project brings this tradition to life in a local and meaningful way.

The effort is sponsored by key community partners and supporters including The Leo Goodwin Foundation, Arlene Pecora, the Henderson Behavioral Health Board of Directors, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD28) Support Committee, Community Foundation of Broward, Disabled American Veterans-Gold Coast Chapter 133, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

To learn more, call (954) 564-1015 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.