Arts For Action: Black Voices - The Broward Center For The Performing Arts And The Parker Have A Great Summer Lineup South Florida Sun Times May 1, 2025 The Summer Season Is Sizzling With An Exciting Lineup Of Arts For Action: Black Voices Exhilarating Performances Coming To The Broward Center For The Performing Arts And The Parker In June And July. Presented By Baptist Health And JM Family Enterprises, Inc. With Support From TD Charitable Foundation, Arts For Action: Black Voices Is Designed To Elevate The Voices Of Black Artists With A Focus On How The Arts And Artists Can Be A Force For Change. Presented by the Broward Center and New Canon Chamber Collective, “Remember The Times! Live” is an electrifying tribute to the golden era of Black American sitcoms from the 1970’s to the 1990’s with a vibrant show that blends live music, theater, dance, poetry and film to celebrate the cultural impact of beloved classics including: Good Times, The Jeffersons, A Different World, Living Single and more. Featuring original musical arrangements, spoken word performances and dynamic storytelling, Remember the Times is a nostalgic journey honoring the legacy, humor and social influence of these iconic television shows. Remember The Times comes to the Broward Center’s Abdo New River Room for the third consecutive year for three shows on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 8th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Discounted Student and Teacher “Rush” Tickets will be available two hours prior to curtain and a post-show Q&A will immediately follow the performance. This year’s production of "Remember the Times! Live" will be led by acclaimed Trombonist, Arranger, and Bandleader Waldron Dunkley Jr. as Musical Director, and directed by Renowned Arts and Entertainment Professional Tanisha Cidel, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Evolutionary Arts Life Foundation. The event will be hosted by Darius V. Daughtry, Founder and Executive Director of the Arts Prevail Project, and will feature a three-part digital documentary produced by Opera Vocalist and Producer James Binion, alongside original medley arrangements composed by local music artists Waldron Dunkley, Sarah Ruff, and Jeremy Jordan. Founded by Portia Dunkley, New Canon Chamber Collective is a South Florida-based ensemble committed to amplifying the voices of Black and Brown musicians in the classical music genre. Funding for Remember the Times is provided in part by the Marjorie and Rodney Fink Family Foundation, The Miami Foundation, and in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts – Arts for Action and Arts Access. Program sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information about sponsorship and partnership opportunities with New Canon Chamber Collective, please contact: portia@newcanonmusic.org. Also on stage this summer is “Hued Songs: The Juneteenth Experience” on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at The Parker. A groundbreaking annual celebration of this national holiday, Hued Songs is centering this year’s theme, “Non-Erasure” to both captivate audiences and inspire them to archive and preserve their stories. Under the leadership of Executive Artistic Director Kunya Rowley, Hued Songs weaves together soulful melodies, gospel rhythms and classical arrangements with spoken word and dance. The performance will bring together an exceptional ensemble of local and national talent featuring new collaborations with Scenic Designer Seth Howard and Costume Designer Keesha Morisma, as well as leading vocalists and a band led by Musical Director King Friday, Choreography by Zest Collective under Gentry George's direction, original text and poetry by Creative Producers Arsimmer McCoy and Miriam King, and digital projections and scenes by Bajan Artist Russell Watson. Screenings of short films by local filmmakers exploring themes of South Florida Black history and liberation kick off the performance. That’s followed by a multidisciplinary celebration that seamlessly melds spoken word, dance, music and multimedia elements. Additionally, the audience can stroll through a vibrant pop-up market in the lobby showcasing works by local Black artisans and vendors. The 2025 Juneteenth Experience is made possible through the generous support of The National Endowment for the Arts, Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, The Green Family Foundation, Broward County Cultural Division, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Baptist Health, JM Family Enterprises, The City of Miami Beach, The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation, The Miami Foundation, The Our Fund Foundation, The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Business Healer, The Betsy South Beach, The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, with support from the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Broward Center and the Art Prevails Project presents “The Bard in Bars,” a theatrical experience blending Hip Hop with a bevy of Shakespearean classics, in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25th, 2025 and two showings at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26th, 2025. Written and directed by Darius V. Daughtry, “The Bard in Bars” is a rhythmic, energetic journey that will transport the audience back to 11th grade English class while nodding their heads to violins and cellos. Art Prevails Project's talented ensemble of actors brings new and exciting energy to the classic words of one of history's most prolific writers. From literary scholars to Hip Hop enthusiasts, “The Bard in Bars” has something for every audience member to enjoy. A post-show chat back and reception will be held after each performance in the Abdo New River Room. To learn more about Arts for Action: Black Voices upcoming events or to get involved, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org . Or email: artsforaction@browardcenter.org . Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of The Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at: www.ParkerPlayhouse.com - And: www.Ticketmaster.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222; and in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker is located in Holiday Park at 707 Northeast Eighth Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. The Parker is an affiliated venue of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which provides programming and management of the facility. The Broward Center 2024/2025 Season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, waterfront dining at Marti’s New River Bistro and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org . The Parker The Parker is Fort Lauderdale’s iconic, heritage theater presenting concerts, comedy, dance, family fare and more. Beautifully renovated in 2021, The Parker offers audiences enhanced entertainment and hospitality experiences. The neo-classical Lillian S. Wells Hall features outstanding acoustics, unobstructed sightlines, wide rows and continental seating. The grand S. 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Gulfstream Park Village’s Music in the Park is Heating Up! Live Music Series Has Expanded to Include Duos and Trios Now Performing Wednesday Through Sunday. PROFILES February 4, 2022 Share As optimal weather prevails, there is no better place to spend your evenings than kicking back and listening to some live music outdoors at Gulfstream Park Village! Music in the Park at Gulfstream Park Village continues into 2022 with the area’s favorite duos and trios. Due to popular demand, additional dates have been added throughout the week. Performances now take place at the Village center stage every Wednesday through Sunday. The Village is a safe, open-air environment with plenty of opportunities to keep everyone entertained. From a variety of dining options to family-friendly activities, there is something fun for every age to enjoy. Free to attend, Music in the Park has proven to be one of Gulfstream’s most popular ongoing events. The Village welcomes locals and visitors alike to enjoy performances from some of South Florida’s best homegrown artists. Performances take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and feature a range of musical genres, including rock n’ roll, smooth jazz, soulful R&B, pop, Latin, and much more. These musical acts consist of duos and trios playing original hits and fan-favorite covers that are sure to get the audience dancing! February Lineup Kicking off the first week of February, The Valerie Tyson Trio will be performing on Wednesday, February 2, followed by FM Trio on Thursday, February 3, and then Catabella Duo on Saturday, February 5. FloVox Duo will play on both Friday, February 4 and Sunday, February 6. FloVox was formed when four talented musicians met doing gigs together through a worldwide music company called Song Division. All rockers at heart, they combine classic rock with some of today’s hottest hits. The following week features performances by The Valerie Tyson Trio on Wednesday, February 9 and FM Trio on February 10 and 12. The high energy FM trio has become synonymous with jaw-dropping entertainment and comes ready to perform with a party mindset. Get ready to dance! Fans can stay tuned for updates on performances scheduled for February 11 and 13. The Valerie Tyson Trio is back for more hits the third week of February, with performances on February 16 and 18. The FM Trio will also return for performances on February 17 and 19. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement for the performance on Sunday, February 20. Performances by the Valerie Tyson Trio, FM Trio, FloVox Duo and Catabella Duo will close out the month from February 23-27. For a complete list of upcoming performances, please visit www.gulfstreampark.com/events-and-entertainment/event-calendar/details/2022/01/19/default-calendar/music-in-the-park Music in the Park’s schedule, performers, and times are subject to change without notice due to weather and other variables. “Music in the Park is a favorite pastime at Gulfstream Park Village, and we are excited to expand this programming and offer live, weekly performances Wednesday through Sunday,” said Alex Schreer, Director of Experiential Marketing for Madison Marquette, the management company for Gulfstream Park Village. “We offer a safe, open-air environment with entertainment for all ages.” The fun doesn’t stop there! Gulfstream Park Village offers a variety of ongoing entertainment destinations, including PlugIN Karaoke that features private rooms for those who love to sing their hearts out. For the action-seeking crowd, Strike 10 Bowling offers food and fun for groups or families – just don’t strike out! Color Me Mine is both a date-night favorite as well as a fun activity for kids. No matter the time of day, Gulfstream Park Village offers a variety of dining options. Guests can enjoy options including Yard House, Christine Lee’s, Texas de Brazil, Pastry Is Art, Häagen-Dazs, Belly Fish, Bissaleh and many others. Get excited, 2022 is sure to be a year filled with good times, great memories, and even better music! About Gulfstream Park Gulfstream Park is South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining and restaurant destination, located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, anchored by the legendary Gulfstream Park racetrack. Gulfstream Park not only offers world-class Thoroughbred horse racing but is also home to a casino and family-friendly venues including over 15 restaurants, outdoor cafes, art galleries, fashion retailers, state-of-the-art bowling alley, and a renowned selection of signature home stores. Gulfstream Park, voted a 2020 Top Travelers' Choice Winner by TripAdvisor, is located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, just two miles east of I-95. Valet service and complimentary self-parking are available. Gulfstream Park is open seven days a week. For hours, schedules, upcoming events and for more additional information, visit: www.gulfstreampark.com or call: (954) 454-7000 < Previous News Next News >

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Recovery Through Work: The Key Clubhouse Is Changing Lives December 28, 2023 Share Recently the Kiwanis Club of Dania Beach District 24 held a Council Holiday Meeting with its members and two of the meeting's Guest Speakers: Marilyn Markus-Lieberman and her son spoke of an organization they are a part of that changed her son's life for the better, The Key Clubhouse. The Key Clubhouse is a membership community for individuals living with Serious Mental Illnesses including: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, PTSD and Anxiety Disorders. By helping individuals maintain stability and achieve recovery, Clubhouses can reduce the economic burden on the community by minimizing the need for expensive Mental Health Crisis Centers. The organization follows the International Clubhouse Program, which has been adopted by 320 Clubhouses in 34 countries throughout the world. This evidence based program has been shown to reduce the rate of Crisis Hospitalization and Incarceration among people with Mental Illness while also helping people find higher paying employment in the community. Individuals join The Key Clubhouse as members to volunteer their time, learn new skills and rebuild old ones, find jobs in the community, socialize and assist each other. Membership is FREE. A big part of the program is helping members prepare for and obtain competitive employment in the community. The Clubhouse's Employment Unit develops partnerships in the community for Transitional and Supported Employment positions for its members. They also assist members in obtaining Independent Employment positions. The Clubhouse is run by the Members and Staff working together as equals. Every morning and afternoon, meetings are held to organize the tasks to be completed during that day. Members Volunteer for tasks, alongside Staff Members. Members are encouraged to take Leadership Roles by Leading Meetings, Conducting Tours and Orientations and Teaching Skills to other Members. Key Clubhouse offers its Members a work ordered day in which the talents and abilities of members are recognized and encouraged. By being a part of the Clubhouse, Members will have opportunities to obtain paid employment in mainstream business through a Clubhouse created Transitional Employment Program, as well as through Clubhouse Supported and Independent Employment Programs. In addition, Members will have: • Assistance in accessing: Community–Based Educational Resources. • Assistance in accessing: Medical, Psychological, Substance Abuse, Wellness and other Community Support Resources. • Access to: Crisis Intervention Services if needed. • Evening, Weekend, Holiday, Social and Recreational Events. • Assistance in: Securing Safe, Decent and Affordable Housing. • Low Cost: Breakfasts and Lunches, prepared and served by our Culinary Unit, which is run by Members and Staff. How It Started The Key Clubhouse Of South Florida Organization was founded in 2008 by a Grassroots Group of family members and a young consumer to help people living with Serious Mental Illness reintegrate into the community. After two years of Fundraising and Outreach, the group opened the doors of The Key Clubhouse in July 2010 in Downtown Miami to its first 10 members. 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The Key Clubhouse includes: a Culinary Unit, Business Unit and Communications Unit where Clubhouse Members will work side-by-side with Staff to rebuild their lives. Members will be able to learn Real-World Skills in a Restaurant-Style Training Kitchen, Snack Bar, a small Bank, Video Production Room and Thrift Shop, as part of the Clubhouse’s “Recovery Through Work” Program. About The Program The Clubhouse International Program Model is recognized as an Evidence Based Program by the Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This Program Model has been highly successful in securing longer-term and better paid employment for its Members. The Clubhouse has an Open Door Policy: Adults living with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, regardless of their Insurance Status or Place Of Residence within the County, are welcome to join. Key Clubhouse is a Member of Thriving Mind/South Florida Behavioral Health Network, the Managing Entity for State-Funded Behavioral Health Services in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Their mission is to afford people whose lives have been disrupted by Mental Illness the opportunity to Recover Meaningful and Productive Lives through Self-Directed Reintegration into the Workplace and the Community. The goal is a High Quality-Of-Life for all Members, ongoing improvement, and the ultimate elimination of stigma associated with Mental Illness. The Key Clubhouse offers a stigma-free welcoming environment where everyone is respected and valued for their Personal Strengths, Talents and Skills. How To Help The Key Clubhouse is able to offer its program for FREE because of the support we receive from the Community. We have an Open Door Policy at Key Clubhouse: any Adult who has a Serious Mental Illness is welcome to join, whether or not he/she has Insurance. Your contribution allows us to offer a daily program of socialization, meaningful work, pre-employment training, employment placement and HOPE to people seeking to improve their lives. For more information or to get involved, call: (305) 693-3508 Email: dwebb@keyclubhouse.org . Or visit: http://www.keyclubhouse.org < Previous News Next News >

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