South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors - The Carbonell Awards Welcome Four New Judges For 2025-2026 Theatre Season South Florida Sun Times Oct 8, 2025 The Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Most Highly Coveted Recognition Of Theatrical Production And Performance Excellence, Today Announced Four New judges. They Will Bring The Total Number Of Carbonell Judges To 48, Including 18 In Broward County, 11 In Miami-Dade, And 19 In Palm Beach County. Collectively, They Will See And Evaluate More Than 100 Different Productions At More Than 30 Professional Theaters. The Current Theater Season Runs Between September 1st, 2025, And August 31st, 2026. The four new Carbonell judges are: + Deborah Bigeleisen (West Boca) is an internationally acclaimed artist who in her early career was a textile print designer and founder of her own global design company in NYC. She also served as a voter/judge for the Emmy Awards in several design categories. She began her fine art career upon moving to WPB in 1998. Over the course of her 25-year art career she has had 21 solo shows and has been juried into over 65 group exhibitions. Her paintings are sold through fine art dealers, International Contemporary Art Fairs including Art Hamptons, The Palm Beach Show, and the Shanghai Art Fair, and upscale digital art platforms. They have been widely published in international lifestyle and art magazines including Architectural Digest and Fine Art Collector and have been prominently exhibited in museum exhibitions including The Boca Raton Museum of Art, The Platt/Bornstein Galleries at American Jewish University in Los Angeles, and the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Brooklyn, NY. + Barbara Cheives (West Palm Beach) is President/CEO of Converge & Associates Consulting. Her community engagement clients include the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County (she recently joined their Board) and the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, where she offers training and consulting in workplace communication and race relations, and guides the theatre’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Barbara's consulting expertise includes law enforcement and public safety, not-for-profit organizations, media, education, and corporations. She served as the first Executive Director of Toward a More Perfect Union in Palm Beach County, a non-profit initiative addressing the critical impact of race and ethnicity in a diverse community, is Past President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, has been featured in The Palm Beacher as one of “25 Impact Players Defining Palm Beach County, and is the new chair of the Board of Trustees of St. Mary's Medical Center. + Wendy Bryan Michaels (Miami) Actress, writer, playwright with 25+ years of experience, who won the Carbonell Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2006 for Bluefish Cove and was nominated for Best Actress the same year for Rabbit Hole at Mosaic Theatre. She appeared in the films I Love You Phillip Morris with Jim Carrey, Bachelor Party 2 with Harland Williams, and Sex Drive featuring James Marsden; and co-created and starred in the comedy series My Sister Is So Gay, alongside Loni Anderson, Debra Wilson, and Rae Dawn Chong. + Cheryl Steinthal (Boynton Beach) is Artistic Director/Choreographer for The New Florida Follies; a lifelong dancer, she is a former Rockette at Radio City Music Hall, danced in the Ziegfeld Girls Gala featuring Liza Minnelli, was dance coach to Ann Miller’s understudy in Anything Goes at the Papermill Playhouse, and choreographed shows at the Delray Beach Playhouse and numerous high schools and residential communities in NY, NJ and Florida. They will join the current team of distinguished Carbonell judges: From Broward County: + Jerry Abella (Wilton Manors) actor, playwright, and arts journalist. + Charles Baran (Palm Aire) actor, singer, comedian, published author and Senior Writer and Brand Ambassador for South Florida’s OutClique Magazine. + Noah Cuellar (Fort Lauderdale) actor, director, former member of the Chicago Latino Theatre Company. + Mary Damiano (Oakland Park) award-winning writer, editor, and theater critic who has covered the South Florida arts scene since 2000, former Carbonell Coordinator. + Donna Horkey (Davie) actor, director, stage manager, props master, and make-up artist. + Mike Jeknavorian (Tamarac) actor, writer. + Jerry K. Jensen (Hallandale) director, production stage manager, producer, and tech designer. + Larry Jurrist (Hollywood) retired teacher, performer, and screener for the South Florida LGBTQ Film Festival. + Jeff Kiltie (Wilton Manors) General Manager of Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, stage manager, producer, member of Actors’ Equity Association, and former president of the Carbonell Awards. + Jill Kratish (Fort Lauderdale) Associate Vice President of Programming & Producing for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. + Jody Leshinsky (Lauderhill) Life Enrichment Manager at John Knox Village of Florida, and longtime former officer and board member of the Carbonell Awards. + Marcy Ruderhausen (Hollywood) classically trained actor, media spokesperson, and brand strategist. + Lynne Schaefer (Tamarac) production manager/assistant stage manager who worked on many Broadway shows. + Greg Schuh (Tamarac) actor, director, teacher, dancer and choreographer. + David Simson (Pompano Beach) veteran stage director. + Gilda Steiger (Hallandale Beach) communication and marketing pro. + Ali Tallman (Pembroke Pines) director, movement coach, dramaturg, and playwright. + Savannah Whaley (Lauderhill) veteran arts publicist who managed public relations for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and former theatre columnist. From Miami-Dade County: + Al Alschuler (Miami) arts journalist and theatre board member. + Nancy Doyle Cohen (Miami) Arts, Culture & Education Director at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie, and former Director of Group Sales for Broadway Across America. + Nancy Duerr (Miami) actor, spokesperson, TV host, and voice over artist who served on national and local boards of SAG and SAG-AFTRA for 25 years and was a member of the G1 team that merged the two unions. + Isadora Zia Hernandez (Miami Beach) student at the New World School of the Arts in the Visual Arts division for Art & Technology. + Marjorie O’Neill-Butler (Miami Beach) playwright, theater critic, and a member of the Dramatists Guild, AEA and SAG-AFTRA. + Ileana Oroza (Miami Beach), former arts editor and assistant managing editor at The Miami Herald, now an independent editor focused on cultural issues. + Jorge Perez (Miami) former editor of CubaNet News and correspondent for the EFE agency, blogger and author. + John Soliday (Miami) award-winning actor, director, educator, and member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Michelle F. Solomon, M.A. (Miami) editor in chief and theater critic/writer for both Artburstmiami.com and Miamiartzine.com. + Pauline Winick (Miami Beach) a leader in the local arts community and former Chair of the Cultural Councils of Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami Beach. From Palm Beach County: + Dr. Lhisa Almashy (Lake Worth) award-winning educator who founded film and theater organizations in California and Michigan. + Barbara Bradshaw (Delray Beach), a 17-time Carbonell Award nominee and four-time winner who has been a professional actress for more than 50 years. + Cheryl Dunn Bychek (Royal Palm Beach) served as PR/Marketing Director for the BoarsHead Theatre in Lansing, Michigan and the Theatre Club of the Palm Beaches, longest serving Carbonell judge. + Elizabeth Dashiell (Jupiter) is both Carbonell Coordinator and a judge, and has served as Co-Producer of the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival since 2013. + Jason Fisher (West Palm Beach), actor, stage manager, and arts journalist. + Sharon Geltner (Boynton Beach) award-winning writer and multimedia communication specialist who is a contributing writer/reviewer for both the Broward Arts Journalism Alliance (BAJA) and Palm Beach Arts Paper. + Tom Hantzarides (Delray Beach) talk show host and producer, writer, journalist, and founder of GET OUT South Florida LGBTQ+ Media. + Allen H. Jones (West Palm Beach) retired Production Designer who has worked on hundreds of TV commercials, films, and plays. + Mark Keller (Boynton Beach) producer-presenter for numerous concerts and stage productions from Broadway to South Florida and serves on the board for Florida Children’s Theatre. + Dale King (Greenacres) award-winning newspaper reporter and critic in both Rhode Island and Florida. + Christine LeShay (Riviera Beach) actor, playwright, and owner/artistic director of A.C.T.S. of Life Productions. + Teri Mitze (Boynton Beach) began her producing career at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, founder and producer of The Great American Children’s Theatre Company, and produced more than 300 national television commercials.. + Deborah Nix (Delray Beach) retired high school and middle school counselor and lifelong theater student and enthusiast. + Jeremy Quinn (Boynton Beach) has acted in or directed over 300 theatrical productions including On and Off Broadway and three National Tours. + Linda Shorrock (Boynton Beach) costumer for Palm Beach State College and experienced designer, wardrobe coordinator, and costume technician. + Jan Sjostrom (Boca Raton) spent 28 years as cultural editor and theater reviewer for The Palm Beach Daily News, a critic for South Florida Theater on Stage, and an adjudicator for the Kravis Center’s Dream Awards for high school musicals. 48th Annual Carbonell Awards This season’s Carbonell Awards will be presented at a glittery ceremony on Monday, November 17, at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton. Hundreds of actors, musicians, performers, writers, directors, back-stage technicians, producers, reviewers, designers, specialty artists, and diehard theater fans are expected to attend South Florida’s version of Broadway’s Tony Awards® under the leadership of Executive Producer and Director Andrew Kato, Coordinating Producer Eloisa Ferrer, and Associate Producer and Musical Director Caryl Fantel. Tickets for the ceremony and after party are only $45 and will go on public sale in mid-October. About The Carbonell Awards The Carbonell Awards fosters the artistic growth of professional theater in South Florida by celebrating the excellence and diversity of our theater artists, providing scholarships, and building audience appreciation and civic pride by highlighting achievements of our theater community. More than 30 professional theater companies in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties participate in the awards process every year. The Carbonell Awards also celebrate the accomplishments of local artistic leaders by presenting various Special Awards. Along with New York’s Drama Desk and Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Awards, the Carbonell Awards are among the nation’s oldest regional arts awards and predate others, including Washington, D.C.’s Helen Hayes Awards. The Carbonell Awards are named after the internationally renowned sculptor Manuel Carbonell, who designed the signature solid bronze and marble award given annually to Carbonell Award winners. Over nearly half a century, the Carbonell family has donated more than $250,000 in awards. For more information, please visit: www.carbonellawards.org . Deborah Bigeleisen Barbara Cheives Wendy Bryan Michaels Cheryl Steinthal Previous Next

Get Ready for Summer with Free Cone Day: Gulfstream Park Village Has It All... Music in the Park and New Experiences to Enjoy May 12, 2022 Share As the temperatures increase, so does the fun at Gulfstream Park Village. As South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining and restaurant destination, Gulfstream offers events and happenings for all ages in an open-air environment. One of the most anticipated days of the year is coming up – Free Cone Day at Häagen-Dazs! Held at the Gulfstream Park Village location only, ice cream lovers will want to mark their calendars for Tuesday, May 24 when Häagen-Dazs will be offering one free mini cone/cup per guest from 4 to 7 p.m. In past years, Häagen-Dazs at Gulfstream Park Village has served over 5,700 scoops and was the number one store in the country to participate in Free Cone Day. This year, the Gulfstream Park shop invites customers to enjoy summer’s upcoming arrival with a sweet and refreshing treat in a flavor of their choice. Guests are also invited to enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment featuring an interactive DJ, face painting, and an all new Encanto character show in the Village Center, just outside the Häagen-Dazs store. Music in the Park, Gulfstream Park Village’s favorite live entertainment series, continues its weekly performances with the area’s favorite duos and trios. Taking place Wednesday through Sunday nights from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Music in the Park is sure to get audiences dancing. These open-air performances take place in the center stage and feature homegrown musical talent, ranging from jazz to today’s greatest hits. Free to attend, Music in the Park has proven to be one of Gulfstream’s most popular ongoing events. Get ready to dance! Performances in May feature FM Trio, Flovox Duo, Jamal B. Duo, Valerie Tyson Trio, Catabella Duo, Entourage Duo and others. Gulfstream Park’s newest dining destination, Carousel Club, welcomes guests to an experience like no other. Named for the antique carousel bar at its center, this new arrival features a full bar with imaginative cocktails, chic décor and a see-and-be-seen atmosphere. Overlooking the track, this indoor/outdoor venue includes foodie pop-ups including Spris Artisan Pizza, Ms. Cheezious and Los Altos Taqueria with others to be announced. Carousel Club is the perfect spot for watching a race or taking in the sounds of a live DJ Fridays-Sundays. Make this part of your weekend plans and prepare for an experience that delights all the senses. “Gulfstream Park Village is ready for summer, starting with Free Cone Day, a fan favorite. Our year-round events and programming appeal to diverse audiences.” said Alex Schreer, Director of Experiential Marketing for Madison Marquette, the management company for Gulfstream Park Village. “From karaoke to shopping to salons and pampering, our open-air shopping center offers endless options for everyone.” Dining That Delights Gulfstream Park Village offers a variety of dining options, so there is something to keep everyone satisfied! For a big night out or just a quick grab-and-go, guests can enjoy options including Yard House, Christine Lee’s, Texas de Brazil, Häagen-Dazs, Pastry Is Art, Belly Fish, Alma Grill and Ten Palms at the Gulfstream Park Clubhouse. Off to the Races Guests of all ages can enjoy daily racing at Gulfstream Park. Admission to races is free and high season brings the industry’s top jockeys and horses to high stakes races. For those looking to try their luck, Gulfstream Park Casino is open 365 days a year and offers a dynamic offering of socially distant slot and video game tables for a thrilling experience. Entertainment for Everyone Gulfstream Park Village offers a variety of ongoing entertainment destinations, including PlugIN Karaoke that features private rooms perfect for a night out. For the action-seeking crowd, Strike 10 Bowling offers food and fun for groups or families as well as plenty of arcade fun. Color Me Mine pottery painting is both a romantic and creative date-night favorite as well as a fun activity for kids. Look and Feel Your Best Gulfstream Park Village has a variety of health and beauty options for those who want to look and feel their best. Visitors can visit Venetian Nail Spa to enjoy a manicure or pedicure or schedule an appointment at Ideal Image Med Spa, which offers a number of cosmetic medical services. Nadia Paris, an upscale French hair salon, offers services that enhance the natural beauty of guests’ hair. For those looking to get a quick workout in without all the work, Impulse Body Fitness is the latest method of personal training with a suit that does it all through science and technology. This workout can burn up to 2000 calories in just 25 minutes! About Gulfstream Park
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ArtServe’s Exhibit "Burnout And Black Artists: Emotional Sustainability In The Arts" Explores The Complex Emotional Landscape Of Black Artists February 13, 2025 Share ArtServe recently celebrated the opening of its first exhibit of 2025, “Burnout and Black Artists: Emotional Sustainability in the Arts,” bringing together a diverse audience from the local South Florida community for an evening of live music, dance and thought-provoking art. Sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), this exhibit, open through Friday, March 28th, dives into the emotional struggles that Black artists face. It looks at the weight of trauma and pain and how the pressure to constantly create around these themes can be exhausting. "Burnout and Black Artists" also shines a light on the need for emotional sustainability—showing that it's important to move beyond trauma and focus on growth. The exhibit pushes for a more holistic view of the Black experience, opening up important conversations about emotional well-being and personal discovery. The opening reception was held at ArtServe’s gallery in Fort Lauderdale, offering guests a first look at a dynamic and talented group of artists, including: Holly Forbes, who brings abstract art to life through vibrant colors and evocative shapes, weaving themes of renewal and emotional sustainability. Her work, such as “I Am Refreshed,” encourages viewers to embrace joy and strength amidst struggles. Joshua D. Buron’s striking works speak to identity, Mental Health and the impact of creativity on emotional healing, using his signature characters Everything and Mo to navigate complex emotions with humor and depth. Kimberly Ferguson, known for her ceramic sculptures, uses nature and chaos to tell stories of emotional healing. Her work reflects her personal journey, addressing the intersections of Mental Health in our digital age and exploring human connections in nature. Anthony Robinson explores the beauty and movement of Black ballet through bold, colorful works inspired by his daughters. His art merges realism with elements of fantasy, telling powerful stories of strength and grace. Yvonne Pubien, a former community police officer turned artist, creates pieces that encourage others to embrace their own creativity. Through her transformative journey, she emphasizes the importance of art in self-expression and community connection. Art Cartwright invites viewers to engage with texture and light through his tactile, color-rich works. His innovative use of pigments and light draws the viewer into an immersive experience of color and perception. Sheila Alexander celebrates the beauty of nature, love and ancestry through her vibrant paintings. Her work offers a space for reflection, connection and a deeper appreciation for life’s simple, yet profound, gifts. Stacy Daugherty, through her stunning macro photography, magnifies the hidden details of nature, transforming the smallest elements into awe-inspiring, larger-than-life images. Her work invites viewers to see the world through a more intimate and mindful lens, fostering deeper connections with both nature and self. ArtServe invites all to visit and experience this thought-provoking show, free of charge, at their Fort Lauderdale location at 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ArtServe inspires, supports and advances its diverse members, artists and community by promoting artistic development, education and prosperity through the exploration and presentation of the visual and performing arts. For more information about these events, or to become a member, volunteer, or support ArtServe’s mission, please visit: www.artserve.org - Or email: membership@artserve.org . About ArtServe Named a “Top-Rated NonProfit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and NonProfits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 35th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Community Foundation of Broward. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships. < Previous News Next News >

A Home Buying Riddle: What Insurance Coverage Ends The Day You Buy It By Christopher Carter - Real Estate Broker Associate October 12, 2023 Share Unlike Homeowners or Auto Insurance, Real Estate Title Insurance coverage periods end on the day they are issued and extend backward in time. However, the policy's Protection Period extends forward and stays in place until the Property is sold to a new Owner. Title Insurance protects House and Condominium Owners against Future Claims based on what could have already happened before they bought (prior acts by previous Owners). Yes, I know this is already confusing, though stick with me for a bit longer. Because it is so misunderstood, many buyers look at Title Insurance as just another vague (and possibly unnecessary) expense they have to pay at Closing. Owning Real Estate is about the rights an Owner may exercise concerning the use, Occupancy, and Disposition (resale) of a specific piece of Property. Those rights are transferred each time the Property is sold to a new Owner. Title: A general concept that expresses the Ownership of something. It refers to an understanding and acceptance of the Owner's rights. Deed: The written document that specifically describes and acknowledges ownership of Real Property. Deeds are recorded in the County where the Property is located. Depending on the location and type of Property, the history of Owners may go back a couple hundred years. This is especially true in older US East Coast cities and towns whose histories may go back to the 1700’s. It is very important to note that the Title issues we're discussing today attach to the Property, not to individual Owners. Undiscovered Title defects remain with the property through all ownership transfers until they are found and resolved. Title Insurance protects current Owners against future Title problems resulting from the actions of previous Owners. Challenges to an Owner's full right and ability to sell a Property might come from: • Improper boundaries from an inaccurate survey • Buildings encroaching on easements, setbacks, or lot lines • Open and unresolved Building Permits • Delinquent Taxes, Unsatisfied Mortgages, Foreclosures started • Errors in identification of the property or Buyer/Seller • Previous Owner's Spouse, Ex-Spouse, or Heirs Claim Ownership • Liens Seeking Payment - Property Repairs, Unpaid Spousal/Child Support, COA/HOA Assessments Problems such as these that can prevent or restrict an Owner's ability to Legally Use, Occupy, or Sell the Property are Title defects, also called "clouds" on the Title. Many Title defects or encumbrances are found in Public-Record Documents such as Liens, Court Judgements and Mortgages. Like Deeds, these are recorded with the County where the Property is located. Though there can also be unrecorded Title issues that will derail a Closing. These are found in the Building/Zoning Department and other Third-Party Files, not just Legally recorded Documents. Common examples of these are Municipal Code Violations and Fines, Unpaid Utility Bills, Owners Association Charges, and Open Building Permits. A Municipal Code Search is part of the Pre-Closing Process that attempts to find any outstanding issues. In a Title Search, earlier Deeds, Court Records, Property Indexes, Municipal Records, and other Sources of Information (both recorded and unrecorded) are closely examined to reveal any Possible Ownership defects, encumbrances, and restrictions that may have attached to the Property over the years. Any of these could prevent the current Owner from Legally and Freely Selling the Property. They could also limit the anticipated future use of the Property by a new Owner. Most defects found in a Title Search can be Legally "cured" by the Settlement Attorney or Title Company prior to Sale's Closing. Once the Title Company or Closing Attorney's Office is satisfied that a Property has a Clear Title (no unresolved defects/clouds), a Title Insurance commitment and policy may be issued which will protect the new Owner from problems that arise from the kind of complications mentioned above. So...if Title Agents and Attorneys have already checked for Title defects, why is Insurance needed? Because even with a careful and diligent Title Search, there can be hidden hazards from the past that affect both the Seller's right to transfer and the new Owner's future Property Rights. Hidden Title hazards may include: • Forged Documents, Fraud, or other Criminal Acts • Mentally incompetent previous Owner • Improper Trustee, Corporate Officer, or LLC Member Authorization to sell • Seller entered into Contracts with multiple Buyers • Inaccurate Property description; Deed Transfer issues • Undeclared Marital Status, Unknown Florida Homestead Claimant • Similar or identical Owner names (unrelated, Sr, Jr) • Probate issues, Undisclosed Heirs, Unknown Wills An Owner's Title Insurance policy does not protect current Owners from Title or Deed issues that attach to the property caused by their Own actions. (Remember - the coverage period extends backward from the issue date). In any Title Insurance policy, there are some exclusions that are NOT covered. An example of this might be excluding challenges to lot lines if a new Survey was not performed as part of the Purchase. It is very important for Buyers to fully understand the exceptions and exclusions in their new Owners Title Insurance policy. Ask your Settlement Agent to explain them in detail. An Owner's policy is for the Full Value of the Real Estate Purchase and lasts as long as the current insured Owners or their Heirs have Uninterrupted Ownership Interest in the Property. Remember - a Sale to another Owner is what ends coverage for a current Owners Title policy. If a Claim against ownership arises, the Title Insurance company is there to address any Legitimate Title defects and Valid Claims against Legal transfer not found and addressed in the Title Search, and to cover the Costs of defending the Owner/Policyholder's Property Rights. Title Insurance premiums are a one-time, single payment made at Closing. In Florida, local practice and the purchase contract determine whether the Seller or Buyer pays the new Owners Title Insurance premium at Closing. Although Owner's Title Insurance is not required in Florida (highly recommended), when there is Mortgage Financing Lenders want to protect their investment in the property from errors, defects, and adverse claims to ownership, so they require a separate Lender's Title Insurance policy as a condition of approving the Loan. A Lender's policy carries an additional Separate Premium, and has different coverage amounts and terms. Buyers are responsible for paying the Lender's Title Insurance Premium. There we are - a brief and general overview of Title Insurance and its place in a Real Estate Deal. Editor's Note: Christopher Carter is NOT an attorney. He does not give legal advice. For interpretation and application to specific circumstances of anything you read in this article, you must speak with a Florida-Licensed attorney. Have a question or comment about anything you see here, if so, visit: www.TheFloridaRealEstateBlog.com < Previous News Next News >

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Maestro Marley Cup March 2, 2022 Share This Saturday at the ArtsPark Bring the family to Downtown Hollywood this Saturday for a fun, unique experience at the ArtsPark at Young Circle. The Maestro Marley Cup combines a music festival with a soccer tournament. The event will feature live musical performances all day, along with Caribbean food, drinks, cultural vendors and activities for the entire family. There will also be a 7 vs 7 Soccer Tournament taking place in the park. Enjoy live performances from: the Marley Brothers: Ky-Mani Marley, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Lila Ike, Yellowman, Jesse Royal, Joe Mersa Marley, Future Fambo, Kreema, the Dubplates, Dubwise, KJ Marley, Kastin Marley, and many more. The event is hosted By Majah Hype and SAFAREE. The event takes place on Saturday, March 5th at the ArtsPark at Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood. Gates open at 12 p.m. and the event is over at 11 p.m. General admission tickets are available for $30 at www.maestromarleycup.com . The park will be filled with delicious food, drinks and family friendly activities. Gates open at 12pm and the event is over at 11pm. The Maestro Marley Cup was created by Ky-Mani Marley and Big Hair Dave from the Dubplates to help raise money for the Love Over All Foundation. The Love Over All Foundation helps communities in need through sports and music. Go to www.maestromarleycup.com for more information. Remember, single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at the ArtsPark, including plastic bottles and bags. Dream Car Classic Car Show Cobra Joe Productions is taking car shows to the next level for South Florida, especially Hollywood. They are not only claiming it, they are proving it. Their philosophy is simply that any and all car shows and events should be enjoyable for both participants and spectators alike. So come join them as they celebrate with cool cars, cool people, and good times! The next show will be in Downtown Hollywood
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