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With Carrie Bradshaw and Hannah Horvath in retirement, Jill Weber of Bravos Odd Mom Out has ascended to her rightful place as the pre-eminent New York social diarist on television. The brainchild of creator, writer, and executive producer Jill Kargman , who also plays the leather harness-clad goth mom on the cult cable hit, Jill has given us three seasons of wack Upper East Side trend-spotting, from status cemetery plots to the social warfare that is the kindergarten admissions process. Its only fitting, then, that in season three, which airs its second episode tonight, Odd Mom Out trains its keen satirical eye on a distinct cultural issue of the Trump times: Ivanka-esque faux feminism.

The vessel for this hilarious yet all-too-true plotline is Jills sister-in-law, socialiteturnedhandbag designer Brooke Von Weber (played to perfection by Abby Elliot), one of the only people standing after a Bernie Madofflike Ponzi scheme fells the Upper East Sides bank accounts. (For shamesome people even had to relinquish their art advisers!) Rising like a phoenix in a powder pink power suit, Brooke concludes that her best branding move in this time of crisis would be to pay it forward with an initiative to empoweror as she calls it, empow- her underprivileged women.

Women dont need a handout; they need a hand up, she says in her eureka moment. Give an impoverished woman a bag, so they have a bag for a day. But teach that woman to make a bag? Well, she can eat forever!

Never mind that Brooke is painfully out of touch: Her empow- her initiative, through which Indian women will make her high-end bags, all but amounts to slave labor, but its all about optics. Brooke is the kind of feminist from afar who only symbolically did the Womens March and who is merely launching this initiative out of self-interest. This is my chance to prove that I am an insp- her -ation, a lead- her , and above all, a give- her , she says in next weeks episode.

A wealthy New York handbag designer spouting handy feminist catchphrases to further her brand . . . sound familiar? Whether this was intentional shade in Ivanka Trumps direction (Kargman is an outspoken Trump critic on Twitter) or just more eye-rolling at the abuse of the word empowerthe same word Kim Kardashian West has used to describe her nude selfieswith respect to so-called feminism, Brookes branding scheme smacked as mighty similar to a scene from a recent New York Times profile of Ivanka Trump. It describes how, in 2013, Trump, her husband, Jared Kushner, and a cohort of employees huddled around a whiteboard brainstorming a catchy yet accessible slogan that would make Ms. Trump and her eponymous fashion and accessories brand more friendly to the mass market. They settled, as we all well know, on #WomenWhoWork and, according to the Times , swiftly set about tailoring her image to fit the concept.

Odd Mom Out wrapped its third season before that New York Times article dropped, making its viewpoint all the more prescient. Its become trendy to adopt the mantle of womens empowerment (ahem, empow- her -ment) for the benefit of ones personal brand, spouting buzzwords when, in fact, theres no substance behind themkind of like purporting to be an advocate for the empowerment of women and girls, as Trumps Twitter bio touts, while working as a key adviser for a president who supports defunding Planned Parenthood, has been repeatedly accused of sexual assault, and openly lambasts womens appearances on Twitter. Odd Mom Out nails the hypocrisy of faux feminism as perfectly as it has crunchy, Brooklyn-style parenting. Brooke launching an empowerment initiative for ostensible slave labor says it all: Its only empowerment if it translates to women wielding actual power.

Odd Mom Out also deserves props for finding a way to somehow make this feminist cluster fuck funny. On next weeks episode, a continuation of the empow- her -ment plot, Brooke tells Vanity Fair s Derek Blasberg (in a cameo appearance) that, when in the Hamptons, she actively supports efforts to eradicate female sea sickness on yachts. But Blasberg does her one better. I heard Tory Burch is starting a foundation to empower gold diggers to stand up to their oppressors and divorce their husbands, he says, earnestly. Its called Melanias Tower.

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Kimberly Davis My Fire, the first collaboration between Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nile Rodgers and two-time Grammy nominated music producer Tony Moran, nabs the #1 spot on the Billboard Club Play Chart this week. The song jumps over Ed Sheerans Castle On The Hill and takes the spot previously held by Katy Perrys Swish Swish featuring Nicki Minaj.

It is Kimberlys first single to top the Billboard chart, but her third single to place. Get Up reached #12 on the Billboard dance chart in early 2010. With You climbed to the #4 spot in the spring of 2014.

Songwriter Mike Greenly had a hand in all of Kimberly Davis Billboard tracks, co-writing Get Up and With You with composer, Jim Papoulis and My Fire with Tony Moran and Audrey Martells.

My Fire is a song about personal empowerment. Its meant to remind people that even on their darkest days, there is a fire inside that will light a path to where theyre meant to be. The song merges elements from Club, Disco and Nile Rodgers own unique brand of Funk for a next generation fusion of Electronic Music meets Soul.

We spoke with Kimberly Davis the morning she learned her song had taken the #1 position.

Congratulations on #1, Kimberly! Oh my goodness, I cant believe it!

The first thing I have to ask is how do you feel about all of the comparisons to Whitney Houston and Deborah Cox? I am constantly compared to them! I have to laugh.

Of course its meant as a compliment, but do you worry that people may assume you want to follow in their footsteps when the truth is you want to carve your own path as Kimberly Davis? I adore both Whitney and Deborah and have even been lucky enough to sing background for both ladies in the past. I definitely take it as a compliment, who wouldnt? But I also feel that even though we are similar, I am my own artist.

How did My Fire come to be? My Fire was conceived by Tony Moran, Mike Greenly and Audrey Martells. I know all three personally so when it came to "who can we get to sing this song?, they all agreed it had my name on it! I immediately took to the song. It just needed to be touched by Nile Rodgers who is also a big fan and appreciates me as we tour the world together with Chic. And voila, "My Fire" was born!

How has your fire changed through the years as youve fought your way through the music business? My fire has not changed at all. All artists should know that if you want to pursue this business, your fire cannot change. It hasn't been easy but my passion for music and business has kept me on top of my game.

Describe a time when it was particularly tough to keep the flame burning. I had an opportunity to replace one of the girls in En Vogue for a world tour. The deal was all set until, the next morning, the World Trade Center fell to the ground (9/11). I was distraught and I realized that it just wasn't meant to be. That has been my mantra ever since: "if it's meant to be, it will happen".

What is like touring the country with CHIC? Is every night a time warp back to the 70s? Nile Rodgers and Chic are the best things since sliced bread. Who knew that singing all his songs as a child would take me to an audition where I could sing them for real and continue singing them for eight years now? Its totally a disco party every time we hit the stage. Nothing is better than seeing all the people we affect musically. Its incredibly awesome!

Its an aggressive schedule! Are you doing it old school on a tour bus? Yes, this tour is on a bus and it can be very hectic! Luckily, our band is family and we keep each other sane. Our drummer, in particular, is comic relief during our delirious moments. Also, all the fun places to eat on the road make us happy. Food calms the savage beasts.

Whats your favorite Chic song to perform? I would have to say, I Want Your Love. It has always been my favorite. It was the song I auditioned with. In the new show, we do a slow, soulful version of "Get Lucky" which is becoming one of my faves as well.

Will you be featured on the new Chic album, Its About Time? Absolutely! I am all over the record!

Any plans for a solo album? Yes, a new album is in the works as is finding the perfect follow up to "My Fire". So many fantastic new doors have opened since the song has been making its way to #1 so stay tuned.

Final words? Stay fierce, but always stay humble.

Nile Rodgers and Tony Morans My Fire featuring Kimberly Davis is being released globally through Mr. Tan Man Music and is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon as well as all other online retail outlets. Its music video is available on YouTube.

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Value-led Leadership is fundamental in any career path and it is rooted in who you are and what matters to you the most. Whether you are a junior in a company or the CEO of your own, staying strong to what you believe in and your principles is relevant to all of us at any stage of our career. As working environments evolve and enter into an age of emergent leadership, it's important now more than ever to lead through values. Having founded and run Whitebox London for 11 years, I strongly believe a conventional leadership model is quickly dying and running a business which instills trust, encourages personal vision, continually inspires and promotes empowerment is the answer to unlock the human potential we invest in.

Self-reflection as a Leader

Even after many years of guiding and leading others, I am always looking at improving my leadership technique and reflecting on what I believe in. In order for me to lead and inspire others, I must understand myself first to make the right decisions. We as people are constantly changing and it is necessary for me to assess how every version of myself strengthens these values and how I translate that in the workplace. To be a good leader, we must be receptive to our surroundings and to be an even greater leader we must turn our observations into actions in the best way possible to suit our organisation.

Trust through Authenticity

Pretending to be someone youre not in business is a waste of time these days. People are smarter than ever and are able to judge you, read you and question you before youve even walked into a room. Instilling trust through authenticity is very important for me with all my stakeholders. Being transparent with them makes them loyal, gives them that personable connection they seek and this value is integral for me in the running of Whitebox.

Management to Empowerment The Now

With the rise in technology and globalisation over the years, I have had to adapt my leadership style since the birth of Whitebox 11 years ago. We have moved from leading through hierarchy to creating an environment that leads through collaboration. This gives employees at any level the opportunity to add value and help contribute more towards the end goal of an organisation. When we create a culture that inspires and encourages interconnectedness, the need to manage and control employees disappears. They no longer need managing in a conventional sense, but need empowering instead. It is important for me to continue to learn and change my leadership style in order to keep up with competitor brands while staying true to my values and what I believe in.

Were living in a world of increasing uncertainty and can no longer adhere to traditional leadership models to help us progress. The future of leadership in business lies in values, instinct, authenticity and making the right choices. They say the older you are the more stuck in your ways you get and even though Ive been in this business for over 11 years, it is important now, more so than ever, to accept the change and learn to evolve with it.

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Eroshan graduated in 1996 with a Bsc (Hons) degree in Information System Design and embarked upon his professional career in London with Accenture. After spending 3 years there, he moved on to Barclays Capital where he was a Business Analyst overseeing the implementation of IT systems as required by the bank. In a bid to combine his passions of real-estate and design, Eroshan founded Whitebox London in 2005; aiming to create high quality turnkey homes in central London for discerning clientele.

Eroshan Meewella is one of the founders of Whitebox, a bespoke property development and interior design firm that offers its clients the highest levels of quality and refined finishing.

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Why there's a 'wonder woman' in each of us The Hindu I walked out of the theatre after watching Wonder Woman, feeling a complete sense of empowerment and self-belief that I can take on the world. No wonder it's a ... Diana fulfils her destiny, undeterred by personal ties or the fear of the unknown. Too ... and more »

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KINESIOLOGY is a natural healing therapy that uses muscle testing to identify imbalances in the bodys structural, emotional and chemical energy and establish its healing priorities.

The most comprehensive of the modern natural therapies, an ICPKP kinesiology session is tailored to addressing your emotional/physical stress and energetic blockages, assisting you and your body to heal these through a range of manual and non-manual therapeutic techniques.

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Having trained under leading kinesiologist and master healer Edmund Faust in Australia, Lenore Smith works with a wide range of clients from babies, children, mothers and families to professional sports people, business professionals and retirees in her practices in Melbourne and Darwin.

She truly believes every person deserves the optimal physical and emotional balance and personal empowerment kinesiology can provide.

Joining the team at Back in Line, Lenore is delighted to bring the health and wellness benefits of kinesiology to the Henley community.

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H.O.P.E. Ranch is a is a beautiful 8-acre ranch in the hills southwest of Rochester, Minnesota/ We specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional problems through traditional psychotherapy methods and equine assisted psychotherapy. Our team of EAGALA Certified Psychotherapist Horse specialists and mental health counselors have years of experience and employ methods designed to deliver positive mental health outcomes.

H.O.P.E. Ranch not only helps individuals but also Corporate teams through retreats and exercises designed to improve how your organization functions. Get out of the conference room and onto H.O.P.E. Ranch for your next corporate retreat.

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A local women's empowerment group come together to celebrate their 34th anniversary at the annual handover dinner.

LEADERSHIP: Current President of Port Pirie's Soroptimist International club Debbie Devlin. PHOTO: B'Elanna O'Dea.

The Port Pirie Soroptimist International group celebrated 34 years at their annual handover dinner at the RSL Clubrooms last month.

The groupis one of the largest womens service clubs in the world with more than75,000 members in 132 countries and territories. Port Pirie's group is one of sixcountry clubs in South Australia.

Onlocal, national and international levels, members strive to empower, educate and enablewomen and girls across the world.

At the handover dinner, the honor of Port Pirie SIgroup president was passed on from foundation member Jenny Hughes, to 17-year member Debbie Devlin.

All members have the opportunity to serve as interim president for a term or one or two years as the role provides valuable leadership skills.

During the dinner, club members Elaine Owen and Pam Ayliffe received awards and recognition for 25 years of service.

Kathryn Johnson, Port Pirie Regional Councils infrastructure director,received a Women's Achiever award for her services in building the community. She spoke about the importance of how infrastructure works as a base of unity from which a community can thrive.

Ms Devlin's personal goals for her term is tomaintain the Look Good, Feel Better program, in partnership with breast cancer nurses and professional beauticians. The schemehelps chemotherapy patients to look and feel their best.

The group also hopes, during the redevelopment of the park,to restore and move the Women'sMemorial so that it stands alongside the other similar memorials.

Through fundraising, the group also awards an annual Educational Leadership Bursaryto a female student who has shown merit and determination in her studies and school life.

This year local Soroptimist International plans to raise $600 so that it may be divided equally between the awardees from three high schools in the region,John Pirie Secondary School,Mid North Christian College and St Mark's College.

MsDevlinsays that she loves being a member of Soroptimist International because of the sense of friendship and fellowship it provides. She says she appreciates that she gets to lead adiverse group of interesting, capable and fun-to-be-around women.

All women who want to make a difference and seekreliable friends that care and support are welcome to join.

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Margherita was certain that her son was going to die.

It was an October afternoon, and the Staten Island mother had been summoned to the home of her opioid-addicted 29-year-old.

She found him in the basement, ranting and raving, his eyes a scary shade of gray.

I knew this was the last day of his life, Margherita recalled.

Alicia Palermo-Reddy shares stories of opioid addiction

Her familys first call was to 911. The second was to a Staten Island nurse named Alicia Palermo-Reddy.

Margheritas family had first reached out to Palermo-Reddy for advice just a few days earlier.

To Margheritas surprise, Palermo-Reddy showed up at the emergency room and coached her on how to get the struggling young man into treatment.

Three days later, Margheritas son, who had resisted intervention attempts for years, was on a plane to an inpatient drug program in Texas.

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That was eight years ago. Margheritas son, who has remained drug-free, now has a steady job, a wife and three children.

She saved our lives, Margherita said of Palermo-Reddy.

Since then, Palermo-Reddy has helped hundreds of Staten Island families like Margheritas.

Working in her spare time and free of charge, shes quietly become the unofficial coach, mentor and therapist to an ever-expanding network of parents and addicts touched by the citys opioid crisis.

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Shes responsible for my son and so many others, Margherita said. I dont know what her reasons are. I dont know what drives her. Thats why I say shes an angel.

Growing up in Staten Islands Huguenot neighborhood, Palermo-Reddy never imagined that she would become a one-woman addiction help line.

Palermo-Reddy was working as a dental assistant before she landed a job as a registered nurse at a Staten Island hospital 12 years ago.

The 47-year-old mother of two, now known as the addiction angel, was shocked by what she saw when she started picking up overtime shifts at the hospitals detox unit.

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When I heard about heroin growing up, I thought about people in trailer parks with no teeth and black feet, Palermo-Reddy said. Seeing these young, beautiful kids with sores on them and heartbreaking stories was very disturbing to me.

The more and more that I saw it, I realized theres a big problem out here that nobodys talking about.

Word of her work with addicts spread quickly in the tight-knit South Shore.

Soon, Palermo-Reddys phone was lighting up with desperate phone calls and texts from friends and friends of friends who had relatives battling opioid addiction.

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Many of the callers were in the same seemingly hopeless situation: an adult-aged son or daughter who was resisting intervention attempts.

These are mothers saying, Were at a loss. We dont know what to do, said Palermo-Reddy, whose three nephews suffered from addiction. How do you not help these people?

In those early days, Palermo-Reddy would guide the callers as best she could and urge them to attend local support groups.

Several parents told her they had tried meetings but were turned off by them. So Palermo-Reddy began organizing her own support groups in the backyard of her mothers home.

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Demand was so great she moved them into a local school. Then she started a Scared Straight program for young people that regularly draws more than 100 people.

As her reputation grew, Palermo-Reddy realized she needed to arm herself with more information. She went to a local courthouse to learn about restraining orders. She talked with cops to understand the circumstances under which they will remove someone from a home. She went to detox centers to find out about admission policies and insurance issues.

Along the way, she honed her own tough-love approach.

Palermo-Reddy believes family members often enable the addicts drug use by setting red lines and then failing to act on them.

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An addict doesnt want to be an addict. Hes allowed to be an addict, Palermo-Reddy said. I dont want you to bury your kid, so Im going to tell you like it is. With this disease, you dont have time to waste.

Palermo-Reddy has developed a reputation for being available at all hours of the day and dropping everything to help a family in need of counseling.

One Staten Island mother recalled reaching out to Palermo-Reddy on a Friday night last year.

My son had just called me and said he had relapsed, said the mother. (Palermo-Reddy) was out to dinner and still she said, Ill meet you in Staten Island. Ill meet you at the house.

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In that late-night meeting, Palermo-Reddy mapped out a plan to send the 26-year-old son to a 30-day drug-treatment program in Florida. Hes now 14 months sober.

Alicia was with us every step of the way, the mother said.

Among the many recovering addicts Palermo-Reddy has helped is a 46-year-old former Cond Nast business director.

If I failed, I would rather tell my parents, my girlfriend, anybody but Alicia, said the man, who has been sober since last May. I know how much she cares about me and she has no reason to.

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Palermo-Reddys all-consuming role hasnt always been easy on her husband, Dennis, and children, Frank, 23, and Jacquelyn, 27.

Shes gotten better, said Jacquelyn. At my bridal shower, she was on the phone texting with parents. I had to tell her to put her phone away. Thats how bad it was.

On a recent Thursday night, about 30 people gathered in the auditorium of the Our Lady Star of the Sea Church for one of Palermo-Reddys monthly meetings.

There was a retired firefighter whose 30-year-old son was in the throes of opioid addiction, the parents of a 23-year-old who had been sober for three months and a burly recovering addict who had been clean since March.

Emotions were raw.

You get to the point where after 15, 20 years of this bulls---, you say, Wont you just die already, one father said.

Another father recalled having to threaten a doctor who kept prescribing his drug-addled son pain pills.

I told the doctor, You give him another pill, Im going to beat you to death, the man said.

Palermo-Reddy conducted the meeting like a hard-edged Dr. Phil, offering uplifting messages of personal empowerment and sharply worded pieces of advice.

As long as you remain weak, the addict is going to remain sick, she told one parent. You need to learn to stay two steps ahead of the addict and never allow him to manipulate you again.

At one point, Palermo-Reddy explained that one of her recovering nephews lives with her.

Hes 35 years old. I cannot prevent him from relapsing again, Palermo-Reddy said.

I support him. I encourage him. We love him. If he relapses, his bags would be packed before he would even have to tell me. He would know to pack his bags. Hes out.

The meeting ended after 9 p.m., and Palermo-Reddy walked out with a family she had never met.

The son had relapsed multiple times before finding out that he had cancerous brain tumors. He beat the cancer, then relapsed again, but was newly sober.

You have a powerful story. Get yourself clean, Palermo-Reddy told him. I want to see six months, and then Ill have you come speak with me.

The man nodded his head and smiled.

Whether he knew it or not, the odds were small that six months would pass before Palermo-Reddy would be seeing him again.

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When it comes to leadership, it's good if you have great personal qualities such as authenticity, integrity, humility, etc., but at some point, you have to achieve results.

Results are the benchmark of success and to do that you have to be able to inspire your teams to achieve great things.

So how do great leaders achieve that?

Everything starts with engagement. If your teams are not engaged, then they are just turning up, taking the money and doing the bare minimum.

And when you look at the statistics for employee engagement that covers a very large percentage of the work force, as 68 percent of US employees are disengaged, and 65 percent of managers are disengaged.

Employee engagement is a contact sport. You cannot engage people from behind your desk or via emails. You can't engage them if you are not engaged.

You need to get out there showing your passion and enthusiasm, clarifying the objectives, explaining the purpose and aligning the goals and desires of the teams with the goals of the initiatives.

Companies with engaged employees perform 147 percent better than those with disengaged employees.

As the leader is your job to engage them, it's not their job to be engaged!

Once teams are engaged, the next step is to excite them. Everyone wants to work for a successful team and feel like they have done a great job, so if you can show them how they will be successful, this will get them fired up and ready to work hard towards the goals and objectives.

People are not afraid of hard work; they are afraid of failure. By showing them how success can be achieved will help increase their confidence and belief that they will be successful, which is a great inspiration.

An engaged and excited team is a powerful team that can achieve great things. To help ensure that this results in the success you need to empower them.

Empowered teams take ownership, and when things start to go awry, they will look for solutions to ensure that the desired outcomes are met.

Too often leaders want to retain a tight grip on the controls, but if that grip is too tight, then you need to be involved in everything, giving approval for even the smallest of changes.

You become a limitation on what can be achieved!

To empower your team, you need to give them the flexibility to make the necessary corrections if things start to slip. You need to delegate some of the control that you hold, but with clear boundaries, so that they understand when they can make decisions, and when they need to refer back to you for approval.

The more you can empower your teams the more committed they will become. Empowerment is a delicate balancing act, but it's one that you get better at with practice, and it will be appreciated by many of your staff.

When you can create engaged, excited and empowered teams not only will it help you achieve the goals and objectives, but it will make others want to come and work with you and for you. It will separate you from the other leaders in your organization, putting you in demand and presenting great opportunities to you.

How engaged, excited and empowered is your team and what are you going to do to help improve in these three areas?

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Know what's happening in and around Orlando for the weekend.

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Family enjoying Bok Tower Gardens.

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Artwork and live music in the park betweenCasselberryCity Hall and Lake Concord, just off U.S. Highway 17-92. Food trucks and other vendors on site as well. Free. For more info:casselberry.org

A new take on an old favorite past-time, TRAP Karaokeis about personal empowerment, cultural participation, cherished moments, community and creating a safe space for human connection. For tickets and more info: Facebook Event

Cheer on the Thunder City Derby Sirens and Orlando Roller Derby as they compete for the win! This all age event is a fun way to expose the family to an action-packed female sport. Fun will occur at Rink DeLand, 1779 N Spring Ave. Food truck with beer and wine onsite! Children under the age of 12 are free with paid adult; tickets are $8 each at the door. For more info: DerbySirens.com

Be inspired by their new exhibit, Selections from the Permanent Collection, and color your heart out! There will be free coloring books provided for each child, coloring stations around campus and complimentary admission to the Maitland Art Center. Free for the entire family!For more info:artandhistory.org

Stop by the Tower & Garden gift shop and expand your summer cocktail recipes with Fiddler's Ridge Honey Wine. Sample a trio of signature concoctions and take home a complimentary recipe card. Pro Tip: Buy two large bottles and receive a free small bottle!Included with general admission, ,free to concert ticket holders or members. For more info: Bok Tower Gardens Facebook

In partnership with the Orlando Ballet, you can see the epic dance on screen.Oneof GeorgeBalanchine'srare narrative ballets, A Midsummer Night's Dream is entering the Paris Opera Ballet's repertoire. The sets and costumes for this production have been designed by another magician of the stage, ChristianLacroix.Matinee tickets, $9 each.For more info:Enzian.org

Pay tribute to one of the world's most known artists, Bette Midler. Jennica McClearyplays the headliner and has been doing so for almost a decade, so you really don't want to miss it! General admission is $20, VIP Tickets are $35 each and include reserved table seating and a glass of wine.For more info and tickets:TicketFly.com

This summer, the Bach Festival Choir will hold a "Summer Sing" event, bringing together over 100 singers! Everyone with a passion for singing is invited to join the choir for Mozart's Requiem. There is no audition necessary, and registration to participate is free.Join the fun at the Tiedtke Concert Hall at Rollins College. Free.For more info:BachFestivalFlorida.corg

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