Poets will come to Pompano Beach
From David Volz
Well known poets from around the nation will come to Pompano Beach to participate in the 32nd Annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam.
Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce that this electrifying four-day festival will take place June 12-15, 2024. This celebration of spoken word, performance poetry, and the power of community attracts over 200 poets from around the country who will battle it out for bragging rights and a chance to be crowned champion.
The festival takes place across Pompano Beach’s cultural hub, including the Ali Cultural Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, and the beach! Tickets are $25 for a festival pass, which includes the preliminary bouts and Final Stage. Workshop passes, which include four programs, are $15.
Coral Springs residents celebrate EarthFest
From David Volz
The City of Coral Springs hosted EarthFest and a tree giveaway at Sawgrass Nature Center in western Coral Springs. The city gave away about 400 trees on the morning of April 27. The trees went very quickly as many people wanted one. There were orange trees, banana trees and avocado trees and flowering trees. Andrew Lauer of Coral Springs was pleased to see people with an interest in planting trees.
“The trees went very quickly. People were especially interested in the fruit trees,” he said. “This is a good way to educate residents about the importance of trees and a tree canopy.”
New brewery opens in Downtown Hollywood
From David Volz
The Downtown area of Hollywood has a new restaurant and brewery. The Hallway Tap and Brew recently opened at 1904 Hollywood Boulevard.
Owner Luis E. Diaz has been actively involved in the brewing industry for 12 years and is looking forward to this new venture.
Diaz is supported in this new venture by his family members, who are also the founders, owners, and operators of King Fox Brewery in Hialeah. The Hallway is partnering with a few local craft breweries to bring artisan ales to the community.
“Luis is passionate about the science of brewing, sharing his knowledge, and providing the best craft beers to his customers,” said his executive assistant, Gina Diaz. “He opened King Fox Brewery in 2021 and did homebrewing under the Barley Works Brewing label. He taught home brewing courses and has participated in many beer events throughout South Florida.”
“The Hallway Tap & Brew is poised to become a beloved destination for craft beer aficionados and community members,” he said, “offering an inviting space to savor exceptional brews, enjoy some music, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.”
The Hallway Tap & Brew features a selection of 18 different taps, with two nitro taps and one traditional Czech LUKR faucet. Catering to a diverse range of tastes, choices include traditional IPAs, stouts, sours, German-style lagers, and even an American light beer.
In addition to the craft beers, The Hallway will also offer a curated selection of wine, canned craft cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. While food will not be prepared on-site, several area restaurants and cafés are partnering to provide delivery.
he Hallway Tap & Brew aims to join and enrich the local cultural scene with a scheduled lineup of music events with local DJs. From drum & bass sessions to reggae nights, patrons can expect an eclectic lineup of entertainment.
Broward Schools celebrates grand opening of new campus
From David Volz
McArthur High School is celebrating the completion of the construction of its new state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) classroom building. The building will feature a variety of labs and classrooms, including Science Labs, Chemistry Labs, Business Classrooms, Robotics Lab, TV Production Lab, Healthcare Lab and General Classrooms.
Broward Schools held a special groundbreaking event to celebrate the completion of the project.
This much-anticipated addition to the McArthur High campus is funded through the District’s capital improvements budget. The new building will provide students with an exceptional learning environment to explore and develop their skills in various STEM fields, according to Nadine Drew, spokesperson for Broward Public Schools
