The Current | Vol. 31 Issue 26

March 16, 2021 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 7 Arts & Entertainment Spring day-cations worth the trip Due to COVID-19, this semester’s spring break was cut short to a three-day weekend. Just because we missed out on a few days of freedom from our textbooks and laptops, it doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of our free time that we do have. So, without further ado, here are some fun, Instagram-worthy “day-cations” or day trips in South Florida to make the most of your day off, free Saturday or even an unexpectedly boring afternoon. All locations require adherence to proper mask-wearing protocols, six-foot social distancing measures and access to adequate hand sanitizing stations throughout their properties. These locations have ample space and access to outdoor experiences which can allow visitors to experience these locations to their comfort level. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens $18 admission for adults, free for military and active duty 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129 https://vizcaya.org/ If you want to learn a little history and architecture through the lens of The Gilded Age, look no further than the amazingly preserved Vizcaya estate, which sits on 10 acres of formal gardens with plenty of spaces to explore (and snap a few photos). Wynwood Walls $5 tickets for students and military 2520 NW2ndAve, Miami, FL 33127 https://thewynwoodwalls.com/ In 2009, Tony Goldman, a renowned community revitalizer, transformed the Wynwood warehouse district into large canvases that welcome street artists fromaround the world to grace their art to this little place of artistic freedom. If you haven’t already heard of this place from the influencers and artistically savvy Instagram users, it’s definitely worth an afternoon stroll. Butterfly World $32.50 admission for adults 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 https://www.butterflyworld.com/ Located on the southside of Tradewinds Park, Butterfly World is home to more than 20,000 butterflies with about 50 species represented at one time with over 150 different species over a year period. Here, guests have the ability to walk around the park with beautiful sceneries and quiet corners to watch and admire these fluttering beauties. Preston P. Bird & Mary Heinlein Fruit and Spice Park $10 admission for adults 24801 SW187thAve, Homestead, FL 33031 https://redlandfruitandspice.com/ This Miami-Dade County Park is a subtropical 37-acre property with over 500 Animal Crossing franchise announces content updates and two new collaborations Next weekmarks the one year anniversary of the release of the latest game in the Animal Crossing franchise, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game brought many people entertainment and joy during the first weeks of lockdown due to COVID-19 and a year later, the developers are still releasing new content that has fans looking forward to the future of this game. Recently, it was announced that two new collaborations, along with other in- game content updates, will occur throughout the month of March, bringing new content for players to enjoy. Several new holidays added In addition to special collaboration items coming soon, the developers for Animal Crossing: New Horizons have added several new holiday-themed items into the game. The items can be purchased using in-game currency through Nook Shopping, the game’s shopping app. The first holiday added is celebrating Hinamatsuri, otherwise known as the Doll Festival, a special day in Japan that celebrates children and prays for lifelong health and happiness. The in-game items released for this holiday feature a display of dolls dressed in ceremonial garb, as well as a blossom lantern. Another holiday-themed item offered is a pie to celebrate Pi Day, and soon after, there will be Shamrock Day items to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. While none of these holidays are celebrated with in-game events like New Year’s Eve and Halloween, it still gives players fun items to decorate and celebrate on their own if they choose to. Super Mario Bros items To celebrate the SuperMarioBros franchise’s 35th anniversary, Animal Crossing: New Horizons will have a selection of Super Mario Bros themed items for players to purchase with in-game currency. The Super Mario Bros themed free update was installed on Feb. 25 and players could begin receiving the items beginning March 1. In previous Animal Crossing games, Super Mario Bros themed items could be obtained through special Nintendo events or by random chance. However, in Animal Crossing: New Horizons all of the items are available to purchase with the in-game currency. The items feature wearable outfits for classic characters such as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Wario, as well as a number of different environmental The Science of Suicide Prevention March 16 | 12 p.m. RSVP Mental Fitness 101 March 17 | 2 p.m. RSVP Leadership Culture by Leadership in Heels March 18 | 10 a.m. RSVP Black Feminist Vision: Artist Lubaina Himid March 18 | 1 p.m. RSVP Alberta Virtual Job Fair March 16 | 1 p.m. RSVP Vegan For Beginners March 20 | 5 p.m. RSVP Online Virtual Business Networking & Speed Networking for New Business Developers March 18 | 1 p.m. RSVP objects, such as mushroom platforms, coins and interactive pipes that players can use to teleport around their island. Sanrio x Animal Crossing amiibo cards Nintendo announced a special collaboration between the Animal Crossing franchise and the Sanrio Company, a Japanese company that manages pop culture franchises such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, Little Twin Stars and more. The collaboration will feature six Nintendo official amiibo cards in each pack, representing a different popular Sanrio franchise. Players can scan the cards on their Nintendo Switch console and bring a Sanrio-themed villager to their island, as well as receiving themed items from that franchise. Many players are excited for this update, as Sanrio items have been in previous games and the old amiibo cards are selling on resale sites for upwards of $70 for a pack of two. The amiibo cards will be sold exclusively through Target and are available in the U.S. beginning March 26, but pre-orders in Canada and Australia have already sold out. By: Sofia Gallus Arts & Entertainment Editor exotic species of fruits, herbs, spices and nuts from around the world, making this public garden the only one of its kind in the country. Visitors to the park can walk around, take guided tours and taste the fallen fruit from these unique plants. Morikami Museum & Gardens $15 admission for adults 4000 Morikami Park Road Delray Beach, FL 33446 https://morikami.org/ Honoring a century-old history between Japan and South Florida, the Morikami Museum & Gardens has two museum buildings with relevant historical artifacts and exhibits as well as a 16-acre garden with a world-class bonsai collection, koi lakes and other wildlife. Visitors can explore the rich history of theYamato Colony and maybe capture a little zen in their day. Pegasus and Dragon Sculpture at Gulfstream Park Free Parking andAdmission 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 3300 https://gulfstreampark.com/ This statue, which stands at 110 feet tall, is the third-largest statue in the U.S. It depicts a pegasus defeating a dragon and is definitely a sight to see during a day or afternoon in Gulfstream Park. Other than taking in the sights, this park features an open-air mall with sophisticated stores, art galleries, a bowling alley and other entertainment opportunities. It’s a great place to window shop By: Christina McLaughlint Co-Editor-in-Chief and explore a little when you want to feel fancy. Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm Free admission 19200 SW. 344th St. Homestead, FL 33034 https://www.robertishere.com/ This family-owned and operated fruit stand is a staple of South Florida culture. Historically, this place started out as just a fruit stand on the side of the road, but has since grown to a tourist destination for its rare and exotic produce, animal farm and live music, on some occasions. PRINTED PERMISSION OF C.MCLAUGHLIN- A STAIRCASE IN THE VIZCAYA GARDENS