tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1251114 2009-11-10T13:36:41-05:00 A reflection of all things South Florida from WPBT Channel 2. Includes information on upcoming events, blogs about your favorite television programs and helpful tips for everyday life. TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83452496169e201287570849f970c 2009-11-10T13:36:41-05:00 2009-11-10T13:36:41-05:00

Caroll Spinney, who has played Big Bird since Sesame Street's inception, is captured in a rare photograph in the New Yorker, wearing just the legs of his famous yellow costume. Back in 1970, after Look magazine carried a photo of Spinney sticking his face out between the body and head, Muppets creator Jim Henson told him, “Don’t let that ever happen again. You’re either bird or you, but no in between.” As for his future as Big Bird: "I’ve done 40 years and, unless I have a bad surprise, my ultimate goal would be to play this 6-year-old bird for...

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Join 39 members of the musical King family — Grammy©-nominated big band greats the Fabulous King Sisters, legendary guitar virtuoso Alvino Rey, ‘60s sweetheart Tina Cole (My Three Sons) & the King Cousins plus film favorite Robert Clarke and all the King kiddies — as these legendary entertainers serve up a big dose of seasonal cheer in CHRISTMAS WITH THE KING FAMILY, an ultimate compilation of classic musical moments from their dazzling Christmas specials.

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Brigadier General Albin Irzyk is an american hero and veteran of two wars. Irzyk served under General Patton during the Battle of the Bulge and was responsible for helping liberate Belgium civilians during WW II. In September of 2009, 65 years after he helped liberate Chaumont, a park was named in his honor. You can read about that ceremony by visiting this site: http://users.skynet.be/wielewaal/General_Albin_Irzyk.htm In these clips, uVu had a chance to sit with General Irzyk and hear about his travels to Europe for the ceremony. In the town of Voellerdingen, General Irzyk met the daughter of a man who...

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Call for entries Open to all craft media focusing on the theme of fun, wild ‘n wacky teapots, sugar & creamers, tea cups, sandwich plates, spoons, forks, knives and cake platters. The crazier the better! The Armory Art Center will hold The Annual Mad Hatter’s Luncheon. The fifth annual event will be at Club Colette March 2, 2010 at 11:59 a.m., sharp! The Alice-in-Wonderland-themed tea party, was rated by the Palm Beach Post’s Thom Smith as “Palm Beach’s Best Luncheon Event.” Guests will bid on a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind handmade teapots crafted by local and national artists. The money...

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Contest Solicits Short Verse on Public Funding for the Arts The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the University of Wynwood are launching a haiku contest to bring out both the inner poet and critic in Miami-Dade residents. Traditionally, the Japanese verse form invokes the natural world. The contest, though, seeks to address a more localized topic: the Miami-Dade County Commission’s review of public arts funding. Entries can be political and provocative or whimsical and kindhearted - there’s no limitation to approach. The goal of the contest is to provide a canvas of opinion on the arts in...

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In this highlight from her new special, LIZA'S AT THE PALACE.... this clip captures the powerhouse entertainer Liza Minnelli at the peak of her form, performing her legendary hits at the Hollywood Theatre in Las Vegas’ MGM Grand hotel. Coming to Las Vegas after a triumphant New York run (which played for five sold-out weeks and won a Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event), the show features material performed on Broadway, including "New York, New York," "Maybe This Time," "Teach Me Tonight" and the "Palace Medley." Minnelli also performs a show-stopping, affectionate tribute to her godmother, the late Kay...

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Experts on “Surviving the Holidays with Healthy Finances” Mini-Workshops FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center is hosting two “Sound Financial Advice to Survive the Holidays” mini-workshops, with economic experts from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Reduce monetary stress during this year’s holiday season by joining finance professor Albert Williams, Ph.D., and taxation professor Michael Hoffman, D.B.A., who will present two mini-workshops on: Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics at each presentation include: Money Matters:...

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Jewish Museum of Florida Announces "A Military Portrait" Creative Writing Contest for Students Submission deadline: January 8, 2010 This contest supplements the Jewish Museum of Florida's upcoming exhibit, Florida Jews in the Military, on display from February 23 - September 12, 2010. Throughout history, many people in the military have distinguished themselves by responding to challenges with bravery, selflessness and vision. Some of these outstanding individuals are well known, while others may be relatively unknown. This exhibit explores the sacrifices and accomplishments of Florida's Jews in every conflict from the Seminole Wars to the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian...

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Wednesday, October 28 at 8 p.m. Every schoolchild learns about the mutually beneficial dance of honeybees and flowers. What if people and domesticated plants have a similar relationship. Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an eye-opening exploration of the human relationship with the plant world--seen from the plants' point of view. Narrated by Frances McDormand, the program shows how four familiar species--the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato--evolved to satisfy our yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication and control.

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Tuesday, October 27 at 8 p.m. Congress has been debating how to reform healthcare for months but as it happens with politics, sometimes special interests or general politicking get in the way of exploring the real root of the issues. Repairing American Healthcare will utilize a seminar format, in which guests will be using based upon different scenarios. Guests include Jogn Rock, M.D., Joseph Rogers, Linda Quick, Penny Shaffer, Ph.D., Robin Fiore, Ph.D., Steven Ullmann, Ph.D.

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