What's happening this week...
Among the many free virtual offerings listed on Culture Shock's website:
Check out ZooMiami's MeerKam to see "Yam Yam" & her two baby Meerkats born at the Zoo earlier this year among the other meerkats live streamed via Earthcam. Made famous by the Disney character, “Timon,” from The Lion King, meerkats are known for their habit of standing on their hind legs looking out for danger. Groups can number as many as 50 and are known as a mob. Watch them live HERE
Ain't That a Kick in the Head
Bobby Rodriguez Orchestra at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Check out his opening number to their Nov 2019 Concert at the Broward Center HERE . He hopes to have the entire concert posted on YouTube by the end of the Summer.
Books & Books and Miami Book Fair present: A Virtual Afternoon With Food...
Sat May 2 @ 4 pm / Crowdcast
Foodies everywhere, as we prepare for Mother’s Day, let the mother-and-daughter team of Fanny Singer and Alice Waters into your home kitchens to celebrate the power of food and family! Her book, Always Home is a great Mother’s Day gift that you can send to your mom (or anyone!) with free shipping. Watch together, even if you’re miles apart! Link HERE
La Casa de la Muñeca Live Stream
Fri May 1 at 8pm & Sat May 2 at 2pm
Read the program online HERE then enjoy this Ballet Flamenco original, inspired by Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll House” streaming twice this weekend HERE
The perfect online experience, just in time for Mother's Day! 
Sat May 9 at 11am live on ZOOM Virtual Ticket $10
Led by Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Horticulture Manager David Hardy and Orchid Curator Axel Cahiz, this workshop lays out the foundation for how to care for and work with orchids. OR Save 20% OFF any gift membership with code THANKSMOM and get workshop for FREE. Buy online now!
NEW Virtual Homeschool Science Classes via Zoom! Series begins May 5 & 6 @ 10am - 11:30am 
Deering Estate These online classes are geared for students ages 9-14 (Wildlife Conservation & Marine Conservation). Class materials will be available the day before at our Visitor Center through contactless pickup. $5 per student. Info HERE
The LIVE@Frost Science virtual speaker series
Directions to the Nearest Alien Earth-like Planet
Wed May 6 at 2 pm on Facebook Live
Featured Scientist: Sarah Ballard, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Florida
Astronomers questioned whether the Sun and its system of planets are unusual in the cosmos. The study of exoplanets – planets around other stars – is relatively new. State-of-the-art instruments just brush up against the sensitivity to find planets similar to our very own planet Earth. Info HERE
HMM on Demand Ep.5: Arriving to Miami
HistoryMiami Museum
Explore our exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People's History of South Florida about the different journeys people go through before they arrive in Miami. Video HERE Plus check out all the other videos on our channel as well HERE
2020 Youth Fair - The Barn
THANK YOU to our agriculture students, student agriculture ambassadors and volunteers that were planning on participating in our agricultural showcase or assisting inside The Barn. We are proud of your hard work and accomplishments throughout the year! Sorry we didn't get to see these litttle ones! More photos HERE
The International Ballet Festival of Miami.
In honor of the 25th Anniversary enjoy these videos uploaded from the archives HERE
Orchestra Miami - Virtual Concert Hall!!
Enjoy this video from the LIVE performance recorded in its entirety...
Teach your kids about resolving conflicts without resorting to violence in The Mice War - a little opera with a big message! Watch HERE
Pinecrest Gardens - Virtual yoga class
Friday, May 1 @ 9am
If you love yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️ and this amazing Garden view 🌱 as much as we do, join us for this free class with our dear friend and instructor @annyalexa10. Zoom ID 81311134984 No password needed. Info HERE
Monthly South Florida Bluegrass Association Festival Live streamed
Sun May 3rd from 1 - 4 PM
featuring Justin Mason & Blue Nights
Watch here on our website
What are you doing to stay top of mind with your fans? Tag us @gmfea_miami and we can repost on social about how you're changing things up for Covid-19.
How our members are helping with this crisis:
SMALL BUSINESS +NONPROFIT
VIRTUAL SURVIVAL KIT  
Overnight the way we do business has changed – and many small businesses and nonprofits are trying to figure out how to survive the current crisis. How we do business has changed – maybe temporarily, but maybe forever. Everyday we have a ”new normal.” What does your small business need to survive in today’s normal – and thrive tomorrow? Amanda of MacManda Media leads you to identify smart, innovative and cost-effect marketing and growth strategies that will help open new opportunities for your business. Your business may look different today than it does tomorrow – and that’s a good thing. Info HERE
Since Florida has released its phased approach to opening business everywhere, restaurants are working to expand their seating capacity with tents and climate control. Donald Ogden can help - please contact him to discuss your options don@portableac.com or 321-614-3300.
City of Hialeah Essential Items Distribution
Fri May 1 begins at 1 pm
Goodlet Park
1,000 bags with essential items will be distributed to our community at a drive-thru event on a first-come, first-served basis.⁣ Info HERE
Mon May 4
Applications will be accepted for a $1 million grant to help tenants remain in their homes and another $2 million to assist small businesses. More info HERE
City of North Miami Drive Thru Food Distribution Sat May 2 @ 10am - 1 pm
N Miami Public Library 835 NE 132 ST N Miami FL 33161 The city with community partners Farm Share and MJD Wellness will provide food to support households facing hardship due to the current pandemic. Info HERE
Town of Davie Senior Food Distribution Program
Thursdays from 10 am-12pm
4700 SW 64th Ave. Suite A, Davie, FL 33314
HOPE Outreach Center, inc. has created a food program for residents 60 +. (Pre-Registration Required) Those interested must call 954-321-0909 to register. Info HERE
Town of Davie COVID-19 Rental Eviction Prevention Program Now Available to assist Davie residents who have been impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applications accepted by mail starting Friday, May 1, 2020 at 4700 SW 64 Avenue Suite D Davie, FL 33314. Info HERE
On May 5, 2020, people all around the world are coming together for #GivingTuesdayNow to tap into the power of human connection, and strengthen communities in these challenging and uncertain times.
Several of our members will participate, and they need your support...





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