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FEATURED: Broward College South Campus Office of Cultural Affairs (BSOCA)

Presents Do You Speak Mexican? And Flying Lesson
As part of the programming for BSOCA series, Broward College welcomes Elena Maria Garcia's Do You Speak Mexican? and Chris Perez's Flying Lesson 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 22 at the Judson A. Samuels South Campus at the Performing and Cultural Arts Theatre. The two performers bring a personal collection of true childhood stories that, threaded together, defined each performer's upbringing as first generation Cuban Americans. Tickets cost $10 for the general public. For more information, visit www.bsoca.com.

Davie, FL

Girls and Guns Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Thursday, September 1, 7:30 p.m.

Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery at A. Hugh Adams Central Campus

3501 S.W. Davie Road

Girls and Guns features the work of Nancy Floyd, Susan Graham, and Felice House. This exhibition explores relationships between women and firearms, subverting the notion of expected gender roles. Floyd's videos and photographs are intimate portraits of elite female competition shooters, Graham's porcelain guns are lacy and delicate in contrast to their potentially violent counterparts, and House's paintings replace the male heroes of Western film with strong female figures. The free exhibit is on display August 22 to September 28. For more information, call 954-201-6984.

Indian Classical Music Lecture-Demonstration

Friday, September 9, 6:30 p.m.

Building 4, Room 104 on A. Hugh Adams Central Campus

3501 S.W. Davie Road

Renowned Indian classical artists will discuss the history, instruments and structure of Indian music, as well as its heritage to the world of music. The presentation features Krishna Mohan Bhatt on sitar, accompanied by Nitin Mitta on table; and Saraswathi Ranganathan on veena, accompanied by Ganapathi Ranganathan on Mridangam. Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the event is followed by a concert at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 10 at the Broward Library Main Auditorium. Ticket information available at EventBrite.

Pembroke Pines

Ronin Pro Wrestling

Saturday, September 3, 7:30 p.m.

Judson A. Samuels South Campus Gymnasium

7200 Pines Boulevard

Ronin Pro Wrestling returns to Broward College for Ronin 12. The event features a full card of action with headline names including Sonjay Dutt and Brian Cage joining the regular roster of grapplers. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a special pre-show meet-and-greet. For more information, visit www.roninprowrestling.com.

6 Degrees: Tales of Immigration Opening Reception

Wednesday, September 21, 4 p.m.

Building 69, Art Gallery at Judson A. Samuels South Campus

7200 Pines Boulevard

As part of the programming for the Broward College South Campus Office of Cultural Affairs (BSOCA) series, 6 Degrees: Tales of Immigration features the work of emerging local artists Jayme Gershen and Jonathan de Camps. The exhibit aims to reveal the face of contemporary immigrants, dismantling preconceptions based on appearance and motivation to come to the United States. The exhibit is an attempt to spark conversations about identity, cultural heritage and acceptance. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, November 2. For more information, visit www.bsoca.com.

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Broward College Unveils Simulation Training Ambulance Unit

Health science students at Broward College are now able to receive an invaluable, immersive experience aboard the ALS (Advanced Life Support) and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) simulation training ambulance. The unit was generously gifted by Memorial Healthcare System. The College and the Healthcare System have a partnership that spans 25 years. Read more…

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Members of Broward College and Memorial Healthcare System celebrate the addition of the ALS (Advanced Life Support) EMS (Emergency Medical Services) simulation training ambulance.