ACTORS NEEDED—The West Boca Theatre Company of the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton is holding auditions for its 2004-2005 season. Shows will include Tale of the Allergist’s Wife and Mixed Emotions. Audition dates/times: Sunday, September 12, from 1-5pm; Monday, September 13, from 6:30-9pm. Auditions will take place at the Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center on the Levis JCC Campus, located off Glades Road and 95th Avenue S. between Lyons Road and US441. Casting is for Non-equity Females, ages 40-65 and Non-equity Males, ages 25-65. Be prepared with headshot, résumé and two-minute monologue. For more information, call producer Myrna Loman at 561-558-2118.
ARTISTS NEEDED—The Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts is calling for artists—painters, sculptors, photographers—to have a showing of their works for fall and winter 2004. Bring 2 pieces of your original works or 3 photographs to SMOFA, 7080 NW 4 St., Plantation, FL 33317. Call 954-583-5551 for an appointment with the Curators, Olga Avallone and Marta Gomez. For more information, visit www.smofa.com or email thesmofa@msn.com. Se habla Español.
BOYCHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED—Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir annual auditions for new Training Choir members will be held Saturday, September 18 from 9am-1pm, Saturday, October 2 from 9am-1pm, and Friday, October 8 from 3-8pm. Additional dates are available upon request. Auditions are held at Boychoir headquarters located at 1229 N.E. 37 Street, Ft. Lauderdale, 33334. To be eligible, boys must be at least 8 years old or in the 3rd grade, but need not have any prior musical experience. To schedule an appointment for an audition or for more information, call 954-563-2697 or visit www.singingsons.org.
MIAMI-DADE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS NEEDED—The Cable-TAP Community Channel is currently accepting applications from eligible non-profit organizations, educational institutions, or governmental agencies for the fourth quarter programming schedule. The typical program schedule is set in three-month increments and consists of a series of revolving programs. Although applications will be accepted from any eligible organization, special consideration will be given to those that are able to produce programming at the Homestead Campus of Miami-Dade College. For more information on how your nonprofit organization, educational institution, or governmental agency can take advantage of Cable-TAP services, log on to www.cabletap.com or call Miami-Dade College’s North Campus at 305-237-1764.
SONGWRITERS NEEDED—$100,000 in cash and prizes will be shared by 50 winners in 16 categories in the International Songwriting Competition. All musicians, bands, artists, and songwriters are invited to enter their songs. 2004 offers both aspiring and established songwriters the opportunity to have their songs heard by a prestigious panel of judges that so far includes: Sean “P. Diddy” Combs (Grammy Award-winning artist, producer/songwriter); Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Aaron Lewis (Staind); Sully Erna (Godsmack); John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting); Macy Gray (Grammy award-winning artist); Scott Kirkland (The Crystal Method); Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records); Stacey Earle (Americana artist); Clint Black (Grammy Award-winning country artist); Tracy Gershon (Sr. Dir. A&R/Artist Rel., Sony Records Nashville/Producer, Nashville Star); Alan Meltzer (CEO, Wind-Up Records); Kim Stephens (VP of A&R, Lava Records); Peter Furler (lead singer/songwriter, The Newsboys); Chris Parr (VP of Music Programming & Talent Relations, CMT); Michael McDonald (President, ATO Records); Paul Asher (Co-President, Sanctuary Artist Management). ISC’s mission is to provide songwriters and musicians exposure in the international arena. Aside from the cash and prizes, ISC winners will also benefit from a promotional campaign that includes an annual compilation CD distributed to A&R executives, artist showcases at various conferences, air-play on ISCRadio, and more. Categories for 2004: AAA/Roots/Americana, Dance/Electronica, Jazz, R&B/Hip-Hop, Blues, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Lyrics Only, Rock, Children’s Music, Gospel/Christian, Performance, Teen, Country, Instrumental, Pop/Top 40, World. Enter your songs now. All entries must be postmarked on or before October 15, 2004. For updates, an entry form and more information, call 615-251-4441 or visit songwritingcompetition.com.
STUDENT ARTWORK NEEDED—All public and private school teachers in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties are invited to exhibit student artwork at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s student exhibition space. These ongoing exhibitions begin Thursday, September 9, 2004 and end Thursday, May 26, 2005. Exhibition slots are limited. For an application and more information, call 954-921-3274, ext. 254.
TOUR GUIDES NEEDED—The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood seeks volunteer tour guides (also known as docents and junior docents). Docents and junior docents (who are ages 13-19) give tours of the Center’s gallery exhibitions to school groups and other organizations. They also participate in theme-based, interactive, hands-on visual and performing arts activities with the Center’s education department staff. Recruitment and training for volunteer tour guides is provided. For more information, please call 954-921-3274.
VARIETY OF ARTISTS NEEDED—“VENT: Variety Entertainment” will be holding an open casting call and auditions for musicians, vocalist, emcees, poets, dancers, and independent filmmakers, every Monday from 3-6pm at the Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. The auditions will be for an opportunity to perform at VENT Mondays from 8-11pm. For more information, visit www.clevelander.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged needs adult volunteers to do group activities such as current events, playing piano, art classes, knitting with our PACE participants and to visit our elderly residents. Knowledge of Spanish as well as English is helpful. Miami Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged at Douglas Gardens, 5200 NE 2nd Ave., Miami. Call Susan Willenborg at 305-751-8626, ext. 2176, or e-mail swillenborg@mjhha.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Why not become a Gardens Volunteer at historic Pinecrest Gardens? The Recreation Department is looking for friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic individuals to assist with special projects, tours and programs at Pinecrest Gardens. If you would like to become a volunteer, contact Domino at 305-669-6942 or by email, Ireland@ci.pinecrest.fl.us.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those in our community who have lost their sight? Then become a volunteer at The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. The Lighthouse offers a complete range of engaging and fulfilling volunteer opportunities. No special training or experience necessary. Areas where volunteers are needed include personal management, computer training, children’s programs, development, orientation and mobility, arts and crafts, Lighthouse garden and courtyard, aids and appliance store, and reception. For more information, contact Isabel at 305-856-2288.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—The Sterling Aventura, Luxury Assisted Living seeks dedicated volunteers of all ages to volunteer and have some FUN with a special community of 150 Active, Intelligent Seniors! Volunteer hours can be done any day of the week, 10am-6pm and are in conjunction with our diverse Activities Social Calendar. Examples include: playing Bingo, interacting with residents to learn about life and gain wisdom, playing musical instruments, going on outings to museums, art festivals and theater plays, gardening, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, exercise class and belly dancing. The Sterling Aventura is located at 2777 NE 183rd St. Aventura; 305-918-0000. Call us and ask for Peter Leighton, Social Director, or visit our web site at www.sterlingaventura.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—The Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) is seeking volunteers for its new Art Deco museum located inside the Art Deco Welcome Center at 1001 Ocean Drive. The museum is open seven days a week, from 10am-5pm. Volunteers are needed to welcome visitors and provide brochures and walking tour guides. Volunteer hours are flexible and range anywhere from few hours to a full day. The MDPL is a non-profit organization founded by Barbara Capitman in 1976 and is the oldest Art Deco Society in the world. The organization provides cultural and educational programs to the general public—including lectures, film screenings and tours around Miami’s historical districts. The museum is the newest addition to the organization and has been developed for anyone with an interest to learn about art, design, architecture, history, preservation and community planning and development. For more information, call 305-672-2014 or visit www.mdpl.org.

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