Art of Drag Fundraiser: The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood Raises over $10,000

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood raised over $10,000 at its annual The Art of Drag fundraiser at Lips Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, October 28th, 2021.

Board Members John Mabry, Randy Gilbert and Elena Hershey, performed for the lively crowd alongside special guest Michael Dean as Cher. Funds were raised through ticket sales, a chance drawing and tips that were received during the engaging performances.

This was Mabry’s encore appearance and he wooed the crowd with an entertaining Donna Summer set. Gilbert and Hershey made their debut at this year’s event with crowd-pleasing performances too! Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner and drinks plus performances by the ladies of Lips and special friend to the Center, Michael Dean as Cher.

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood presents contemporary gallery exhibitions and high-quality education programs for adults and children. The Center cultivates creativity and the support of the arts in our community through education, innovation and collaboration.

Free Arts! Family Day
Enjoy free admission from noon to 4 pm on the third Sunday of every month! Each monthly Free Arts! Family Days explores a new theme through a S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering art and math) lens, giving families time to interact and create something inspiring by that month’s topic. All activities are designed to be accessible for young visitors while also engaging the young at heart. Free Arts! Family Days use each monthly focus to encourage creativity and collaboration among families and friends.

November Theme: Feel The Beat!
If you listen closely, you can hear unique rhythms made from the sounds all around you. We walk to the beat of our own drum every day so let’s come together to create unique percussion instruments inspired by the Japanese Den-Den Daiko Drum. November's Activity will be held at 1626 Harrison Street, the Arts School located just east of the main building.

Downtown Hollywood Arts District
Extend your visit to the Center by experiencing Hollywood Beach and the outdoor murals, indie films, art galleries, ArtsPark and dozens of restaurants just blocks away in Historic Downtown Hollywood. For more information about Hollywood, visit: www.FloridasHollywood.org.

Historic Downtown Hollywood offers a growing arts and culture hub that includes outdoor murals, art installments, galleries and the 10-acre ArtsPark at Young Circle, which hosts weekly activities for families, foodies, art enthusiasts, locals and visitors alike. Looking for delicious food? Downtown Hollywood has numerous options for any budget and taste. A free, electric golf cart service called the Sun Shuttle is available to take you from Hollywood Beach to Downtown Hollywood and back. Just download the “Ride Circuit” app to arrange for your pick-up or flag one passing by.

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood is located one block south of Hollywood Boulevard at the corner of South 17th Avenue and Harrison Street, across from ArtsPark at Young Circle, Art and Culture Center/Hollywood is located at 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020. There is ample free parking in two lots on the east and west sides of the Art and Culture Center. For directions, call Visitor Services at: (954) 921-3274.

About the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood
The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation; and the Josephine S. Leiser Foundation. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.