NSU Events at the Miniaci Performing Arts Center

The Broward Public Library Foundation is happy to be working with our friends at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library to promote and spread the word about their amazing upcoming series of author talks and community events.

Tuesday - October 3

'Rubin' Documentary Screening

Presented by NSU Alvin Sherman Library and the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center


This documentary film, directed and produced by Tenile Brown, looks at history through the eyes of Anne Naves, the niece of Rubin Stacy. Anne recounts the events that led up to the lynching of Rubin Stacy. 

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Friday, October 27

South African surfer and adventurer Chris Bertish will speak about his book, All In! The Atlantic Standup Paddle Crossing – 93 Days Alone.


Thursday, November 16

Three-time National Book Award finalist Lauren Groff is scheduled to talk about her new novel The Vaster Wilds.

The programs will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Registration is required. For more information or to reserve, visit sherman.library.nova.edu.

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