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September 22, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 7 Arts & Entertainment OFFSHORE CALENDAR Where to get fall decor on a budget WBHI Virtual Pink Walk Sept. 20-27 | Varies RSVP Online Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Sept. 20 - Nov. 25 | Daily Self- Guided Tours @900 N Birch Rd | Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Visit website to learn more Fort Lauderdale Scavenger Hunt Sept. 20 - Dec. 31 | Tours Daily @ 32 E Las Olas Boulevard | Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Visit website to learn more Las Olas Wine & Food Festival Sept. 25 | 7:30 p.m. @ Las Olas Boulevard | Ft. Lauderdale, Fl RSVP Online FAT Village Artwalk Sept. 26 | 6 p.m. @ 521 NW 1st Ave| Fort Lauderdale, Fl Visit Website to learn more Fort Lauderdale Beach Yoga & Fitness Sept. 26- 27 | 8 a.m. @Ft. Lauderdale Beach LifeGuard Stand #13 RSVP Online If you think COVID-19 is going to ruin holiday decorating this year, you’ve got it all wrong. It’s no secret that stores have already stocked their shelves with fall and Halloween themed decorations. As beautiful as the faux scarecrows may be, the high price may steer you away. Being a college student comes with many responsibilities, especially financial ones. Although decorating may be one of your favorite things to do during the holiday season, it might be a struggle to find that balance between what you need and what you want to spend on. With fall right around the corner, here are some ideas on where and how to decorate for the season on a budget. Social media Throughout quarantine, we’ve all found ways to cope with our boredom. Some of these methods may have consisted of watching Tik Toks and online shopping morethanweshouldhave.Besidesjamming in as much time as I can on Tik Tok, I’ve been obsessed with Pinterest. Finding ways to decorate my room, transforming old clothes I almost gave away and finding new workout routines have been my go- to to fight through the boredom. Out of all the things Pinterest offers, my favorite would have to be their ideas for decorating, especially on a budget. Get it used or on sale I’ve found some ideas for fall decorations that you can either pick up at your local dollar store, thrift store or sale section at a craft store. Whether you’re decorating your dorm, your room or your house; the possibilities are endless. If you find yourself in a thrift store, find different vases you can fill with fall-colored plants and leaves. Remember, you can buy cheap paint from the sale section at a craft store and buy fake flowers and leaves from the dollar store. There are so many ways to put these inexpensive items to use for this fall season. Make that expensive faux scarecrow on your own. Head to the sale section and find the filling for a scarecrow, buy those affordable buttons and dress up the scarecrow in those old clothes you no longer have use for. All it takes is creativity, imagination and Pinterest. PHOTO OBTAINED BY F. MIRELES Real pumpkins make great fall decorations at an affordable price By: Aliyah Gomez Contributing Writer Fantasy Worlds to sink into In honor of International Hobbit Day on Sept. 22, a day to honor and explore the world of “The Lord of The Rings” series, here are some other fantastical worlds to explore in your downtime this semester. Game of Thrones Book series, HBO series If you missed the chance to obsess over “Game of Thrones” while it was on air the past nine years, don’t fret. It’s never too late to explore the powerful families of Westeros and all the amazing storylines. This world is full of medieval-style lore, intense battles, memorable drama and world-class manipulation and schemes all focused on trying to earn the coveted seat at The Iron Throne. Even if the ending has been spoiled for you, it is worth the read or watch since not everything in this world has been explored just yet. The Witcher Book series, video game series, Netflix series Based on the 1997 novel by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, “The Witcher” series follows Geralt of Rivia, one of the last “witchers” in the medieval world of the Continent. The popularity of “The Witcher” spiked with the video game series, but also with the successful release of the Netflix series last year. From the intense fight scenes, the gory monsters and complex storylines, each of the main characters shines on the small screen just like they did in the books and gameplay. Inkheart Book series, movie For those who are aware of howmuch power the written word holds, this is the book series or movie for you. “Inkheart” follows daughter Meggie and father Mo, who soon discover they have the gift of “Silvertongue” — by reading aloud, they can bring characters to life — and an exciting adventure ensues. The film was released in 2008 and followed the plot of the first novel. This original trilogy has recently announced a fourth novel that is expected to release in Fall 2021. As we wait for the arrival of this novel, there is plenty of source material of fantastical adventures that await readers and movie watchers. The Magicians Book series, SYFY series For fans of “Harry Potter” and the idea of urban secrets, the adventures of Fillory are for you. “The Magicians” follows Quentin Coldwater, a young man obsessed with the “Fillory and Further” book series, who, while on his way to an interview for Princeton, gets entranced into Brakebills University, the only magic school in North America. As the story unfolds, you meet compelling characters that follow Coldwater on this life-changing adventure through both the five seasons of the show and the books. His Dark Materials Book series, HBO Limited Series, movie If you have a special love for animals, this is the fantasy world for you. Following young Lyra Belacqua and other characters, people in this world have “daemons” or an animal that serves as an extension of their spirit. As Lyra learns more about the world around her and all the sinister evils that lurk in the shadows, she and her daemon, Pantalaimon, try to save her friends with the help of a special tool known as The Golden Compass. The HBO series premiered last fall, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy all this world has to offer from the book series and movie as well. PRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF C. MCLAUGHLIN Taking a look at “The Witcher” on Netflix By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief