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By Geo Ropert April is recognized as national Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month. In Brevard, that means a dedicated time to call attention to what the Space Coast community is doing to keep our most vulnerable children safe. People say, “If…
Keith Schachter, finalist for the Brevard Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year award, teaches world cultures and is currently in his fourth year at Stone Middle School. Schachter’s principal, Andrew Johnson, in his recommendation letter said, “History and social studies…
In keeping with this season’s theme of “Expect the Unexpected,” the Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s March concert will include dazzling cirque performers on the same stage as the Brevard Symphony Orchestra. Aerialists will fly overhead and acrobats will amaze…dancers, strongmen, jugglers…
It’s no secret that the one of the new fads among women, especially mothers, is couponing. Who hasn’t seen an episode of “Extreme Couponing” on TLC and wondered where one’s desire for this lifestyle comes from? Well, I have…
Executive director Wendy Brandon and her staff are making sure, It’s Happening at the Henegar Last March Wendy Brandon assumed the role of acting executive director on a volunteer basis at the Henegar Center in Melbourne. “I think I…
Aside from the raised eyebrows inferring ‘you went to New York for a dog show?,’ the first response one typically gets from telling people that you went to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is, “Cool. We watch that…
Teaching kids the true meaning of the holiday season Cathy Ford knows how important it is to ensure children understand what the holiday spirit really is. As headmaster of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy “our students represent a very diverse religious…
Ballroom dancing has taken on a new life since the popular ABC show “Dancing with the Stars” hit television sets in 2005. Now, the once stuffy ballroom dance class is a hip and trendy way to have some fun and…
The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors in 1988 thanks to the visionary leadership of Dr. Maxwell C. King, the former president of Brevard Community College. The funding for this ambitious venture came from the…
While Visions of Sugarplums Danced in their Heads… Galmont Ballet’s sparkling production of the enduring classic “The American Nutcracker,” will usher in the holiday season. Choreographed by Frank Galvez, this production is set in the turn of the 19th…
by Michelle Salyer Broadcasting in the shadow of Orlando, one of the country’s largest radio markets, Brevard radio stations face a unique challenge ̶ competing with those that have exponentially bigger budgets, larger staffs and a wealth of advertisers. But no…
November 4th 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. presented by the Atlantic Music Center in Melbourne Vibraphonist/Pianist Christian Tamburr Visits Melbourne Christian Tamburr Quintet with special guest NYC trumpet player Dominick Farinacci 2012 has been a busy year for musician…
For the past year and a half, Lance Stanley and Oliver Burris have been competitively figure skating out of the same Rockledge ice rink. With similar body types, hairstyles and even mannerisms, it didn’t take long for their mothers…
October 28 Masquerade Benefit Ball 8 p.m. to Midnight La Cita Country Club, Titusville An enchanting evening of elegance and fantasy awaits. Stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame and make your appearance on the red carpet. Then cross over…
Have you ever looked at a painting and wished you could create something so wonderful?! Right here in Brevard County there are many places to let your creative juices flow! Maybe your picture won’t turn out to be a Monet,…