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THU 1/29
The Florida Center for the Literary Arts opens its writers’ residency and lecture series with a not-necessarily-politically-correct discourse. Prolific, award-winning author Francine Prose will lecture on “Scent of a Woman’s Ink: Why Women are Still Being Read Differently from Men.” When her original essay on the subject appeared in Harper’s magazine, it rekindled the ongoing debate on whether women authors are taken as seriously as men. Her view, that it’s the readers who bring their own misinformed perceptions to the mix, created its own wave of controversy and criticism. The author of 10 novels, including 2000’s National Book Award nominee Blue Angel, Prose has also written art criticism, travel journals, and even children’s literature. The discussion begins at 7:00 p.m. in room 2106 at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Ave. Call 305-237-3940. — By Margaret Griffis
Fresh Blooms
FRI 1/30
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It is said that nearly a quarter-million folks grow orchids south of West Palm Beach. That means there are plenty of orchids to go around for exposition in several orchid shows held here throughout the year, and there are many more flowers to replace the ones that keep perishing in our care. Geared to “the hobbyist and the impassioned collector,” according to organizer Martin Motes, is the newest kid on the block: the first annual Miami Orchid Festival, taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. today through Sunday, February 1, at the Fair Expo Center (10901 Coral Way). New small growers will join national and international farmers from places like Taiwan, Malaysia, and Hawaii who have never shown off their wares in our parts. Competitions, lectures, arts and crafts, and plenty of supplies are also promised. Admission is $5. Call 305-247-4398. — By Nina Korman
Say it Loud …
MON 2/2
Miami Dade College celebrates Black History Month with events throughout February. While many events are centered around the civil rights movement, hip-hop culture gets a much-deserved shout-out. The fun kicks off at 11:00 a.m. with the lecture “God is Black: Rastafarians, Black Israelites, and the Nation of Islam” by Dr. Mark Neunder at MDC’s InterAmerican Campus (627 SW 27th Ave., room 1390). The college screens the film Tupac: The Resurrection at 5:00 p.m. on its Kendall campus (11011 SW 104th St., bldg. 6). Many events are free. Call 305-237-2000 or go to www.mdc.edu. — By Juan Carlos Rodriguez
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FRI 1/30
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