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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Embraces Seasonal Tradition With Its Beloved And Joyous Performance Of Handel’s Messiah And Holiday Pops South Florida Sun Times Nov 12, 2025 South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), Led By Sebrina Maria Alfonso, Returns To Illuminate And Inspire Joy This Holiday Season With Its Beloved Performances Of Handel’s Glorious Messiah (Part 1, The Christmas Portion) Culminating In The Iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus And Modern Holiday Pops Favorites On Saturday, December 6th, 2025 At 7:30 p.m., At The Parker In Fort Lauderdale And On Sunday, December 7th, 2025 At 4:00 p.m., At Barry University In Miami. SFSO Will Be Joined By Vocal Soloists Katherine Henly (Soprano), Maggie Reneé (Mezzo-Soprano), Christopher W. Waite (Tenor), Neil Nelson (Bass-Baritone) And The South Florida Symphony Chorus. Enjoy A Pre-Concert Chat With Dr. Alan Mason 30 Minutes Before The Concerts, Featuring In-Depth Conversation And Insights About The Works And Composer. Each season, orchestras the world over delight in performing one of classical music’s most well-known and uplifting masterworks. Jonathan Kandell of Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” In 1789, Mozart posthumously paid Handel the supreme compliment of reorchestrating Messiah but even Mozart confessed himself to be humble in the face of Handel's genius describing his orchestrations: "When he chooses, he strikes like a thunderbolt." In 1823, Beethoven proclaimed Handel to be the ‘greatest’ composer that ever lived. “South Florida Symphony Orchestra is delighted to reprise its annual Messiah and Holiday Pops performances,” said Jacqueline Lorber, President and CEO of South Florida Symphony Orchestra. “Music is the universal language that unites us all. Now, more than ever, we are pleased to lift our voices in song and share the timeless holiday spirit of joy and peace with audiences of all ages. Hallelujah!” SFSO’s 2025 holiday program will open with a selection of Holiday Pops festive favorites including “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” “The Prayer” (as made popular by Andrea Bocelli), “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” (as made popular by Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani), “Christmas Canon” (made popular by Trans-Siberian Orchestra) and “Festive Sounds of Hanukkah.” Audiences are also invited to sing along to a special medley of cherished classics - "Jingle, Bells," "Silent Night," "Joy to the World" and more. Per tradition, SFSO will close the joyous evening with Part I of Handel’s Messiah culminating with the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus as sung by the South Florida Symphony Chorus, made-up of seasoned chorale singers and community talent, directed by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios. Rios and Maestra Alfonso collaborated to create the South Florida Symphony Chorus in 2019, which made its debut at the Beethoven 250th celebration in February of 2020. SFSO’s 28th Season of “Juxtapositions” explores beauty in contrasts, where the bold and the sublime intersect, and timeless masterpieces share the stage with today’s most compelling and celebrated musical voices. From Mozart’s vivacious “Haffner” symphony to the sun-drenched skies of Mendelssohn’s “Italian” and the sweeping emotion of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto — performances burst with color and power. Beethoven’s luminous Piano Concerto No. 4 and Dvorak’s Bohemian Eighth deepen the journey, while Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol whirls with Spanish flair. SFSO is also proud to present upcoming orchestra firsts by GRAMMY-nominated composers, including the Florida premiere of Had to Be by Haitian American Nathalie Joachim, featuring breakout cellist Seth Parker Woods, and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances. Five Masterworks concerts will be held at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale from November 2025 through April 2026. Three Masterworks concerts will be held at New World Center in Miami Beach and at Tennessee Williams Theatre in Key West from January through March 2026. From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores including Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Back to the Future, featuring the iconic films screened live with audio and musical accompaniment, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. Back by popular demand, SFSO will accompany ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA on Thursday, February 26th, 206 at the Broward Center. Tickets for Handel’s Messiah are on sale now beginning at $35. For the December 6 performance at The Parker, buy tickets online at: https://southfloridasymphony.org - Or: www.ParkerPlayhouse.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222, press 1. And in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. For the Sunday, December 7th performance at Barry University’s Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center located at 11300 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, Florida 33161 order online at: https://southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah - Or via phone at: (954) 522-8445. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling: (954) 522-8445. Or emailing: info@southfloridasymphony.org . About South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) Founded in 1997 in Key West by Music Director Maestra Sebrina Maria Alfonso, the Fort Lauderdale-based South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) is celebrating its 28th Season. SFSO is dedicated to providing enriching cultural music experiences to residents and visitors in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Guided by the belief that music is pivotal to thriving communities, SFSO brings vibrancy and engagement with the arts via innovative programming and transformative educational initiatives. A pioneer in its commitment to symphonic music for underserved communities, its Symphony in the Schools program has touched the lives of over 130,000 students since its inception in 1997. SFSO was recently named the first Partner in the Arts for The Parker by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and has been recognized by the Broward County Cultural Division as a “Major Cultural Institution,” one of only a handful of organizations to be so honored. For a performance schedule and season tickets, call: (954) 522-8445. Or visit: https://southfloridasymphony.org . Major support for South Florida Symphony Orchestra is provided by PNC Private Bank; Nicklaus Children’s Health System; the Gerald L. Laskey Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward; the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners; Aviah Flagler Village; The Maval Foundation; and Marand Builders. Additional sponsorship is provided, in part, by Funding Arts Broward; Ver Ploeg & Marino; City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Previous Next

Celebrate 100 Years Of Hollywood! City Of Hollywood Nov 12, 2025 The City Of Hollywood Invites Everyone To Join In A Spectacular Three-Day Centennial Celebration Honoring 100 Years Of Community, Culture And History. The Celebration Will Take Place Thursday, November 20th Through Saturday, November 22nd And Features Live Music, Family Fun And Unforgettable Performances Throughout The Weekend. The festivities begin Thursday, November 20th with Sippin Fire in concert at 7:00 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Bandshell, presented by Margaritaville. The celebration continues on Friday, November 21st, at ArtsPark at Young Circle from 5:00 to 10:00:p.m. with the annual Tree Lighting. This official start to the holiday season features live music by On the Roxx, along with a visit from Santa, entertainment and activities for the entire family. The celebration culminates on Saturday, November 22nd, from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle. The main event will open with a welcome from the Mayor and a special Centenarian Recognition honoring Hollywood residents celebrating their 100th birthdays. The evening continues with the premiere of the Hollywood Historical Society Documentary and a performance by Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra. The night concludes with a high-energy headline concert by Kool & the Gang, followed by a laser light show and pyrotechnics display. Guests can also enjoy classic cars, vendors, food trucks and kids’ activities throughout the night. All events are free to attend, with convenient parking available at City parking garages including Radius, Van Buren, and University Station. In the spirit of giving, attendees are encouraged to drop off an unwrapped toy at the City’s Centennial Tent to support the Hollywood Fire Rescue & Police Department Toy Drive. Special appreciation goes to all of the Hollywood Centennial sponsors, whose generosity made this unforgettable weekend and all the events leading up to it possible: Memorial Healthcare System, Jonathan Lorber, LLC, Sales Associate, the Keyes Company, Margaritaville Beach Resort, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Hollywood Kia, Moss Construction, Flamingo Auto Group South, Boucher Brothers, Chris Hixon Foundation, the McVeigh Family, Caryl Shuham, Honu Pool & Management, Khani & Auerbach Law Offices, Hollywood Historical Society, Seminole Tribe of Florida and Port Everglades. This once-in-a-lifetime celebration honors Hollywood’s proud past and bright future. Mark your calendars and be part of the City of Hollywood’s 100-year celebration! Previous Next

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Be A Part of The Team: Show Love, Increase Comfort & Spread Joy Throughout The Community July 28, 2022 Share The use of Animal Therapy to assist people with Special Needs is not a new concept. There is increasing evidence and statistics that show that the Emotional and Psychological benefits of Pet companionship have Physiological counterparts as well. Pets improve not only the intangible “quality of life” but also improve human health. There have been many studies documenting that petting and caring for animals, particularly those with whom a bonded relationship has been established, can reduce Blood Pressure, slow Heart Rate and improve survival rates from Heart Disease. Animal Assisted Therapy is being used in a wide variety of settings to help people with acute and chronic illnesses throughout our community. Animal Assisted Therapy Teams visit patients in almost every Hospital in Broward County, they visit various floors to bring the joy of their pets to those who are ill or recovering in the Hospital. When the program was first established, it served the elderly residents of Nursing Homes in Broward County. Today, the program is well known in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties; they have expanded to help the Abused, Neglected, Physically and Mentally Ill people of all Ages and Genders. The Program includes: Teams that visit over 100 Facilities such as Senior Retirement Homes, Hospitals, Hospice, Mental Health Facilities, Children’s Facilities, Foster Homes and Group Homes along with Broward County Public Schools, Broward County Public Libraries, Broward County Private Schools and Private Libraries. One of the participating Hospitals has several Animal Assisted Therapy Teams that visit their Pediatric Ward and their Pediatric Emergency Units. The AAT Teams visit the patients’ rooms and help to reduce the Stress and Anxiety of the Children. Many times when the Children need to have blood drawn, the dogs are right there beside them so they can pet the dog and have a distraction while their blood is being taken. The interactions between the dogs and the patients are remarkable. Janice Zack, Certified Child Life Specialist says, “We see this time and time again with the patients. Pets reduce stress, lift spirits and promote healing in a comforting way.” The volunteers and companion animals visit their assigned Senior Facility and give those residents and patients an opportunity to pet the animal, socialize with one another and tell loving stories about their beloved animal friends. AAT Visits can be as basic as “meet and greet” or as structured as working on specific goals with individuals under the supervision of a Trained Staff Member. The type of Visit depends on the need of the Facility. Additionally, the AAT teams and their Therapy Animals educate the children in the community on Pet Safety and how to prevent a dog bite, how to properly care for a pet and why it’s so important to Spay and Neuter your pet amongst other topics. It’s critically important to ensure that each child and adult that meets with the Therapy Animals learn how to be safe around animals and then help us to spread the word to others on Pet Safety. Currently, they have over 100 dogs, a few cats and a dwarf horse in our AAT Program. Each Certified Therapy Team receives Specialized Training prior to placement in the Program. The Volunteer/Animal Team must take a series of Classes, including Specialized Training Classes, in order to be considered for Certification in this Elite Program. The Animal Assisted Therapy Program (AAT) is a rewarding experience for you and your companion animal, so why not become a part of this caring Team? How to Become an Animal Assisted Therapy Team If you would like to spread some love and comfort throughout the community and become a part of the Animal Assisted Therapy Team and to register for Program Orientation (without your animal), contact the Volunteer Department at: (954) 266-6814. This Class will teach you all about our Animal Assisted Therapy Program and what skill requirements both you and your animal must possess in order to be considered for our Program. If further Training is not required, you will be scheduled for your Evaluation. The meeting, inclusive of the evaluation, will take approximately 1.5 hours. Evaluations are conducted at various locations in Broward County. Volunteers will need to provide a copy of their animal’s updated Veterinarian Records showing that all Vaccinations were administered at the time of the Evaluation. If you have multiple pets, the requirement is one pet per handler. You may have multiple pets Evaluated and if they pass you will be required to only bring one pet per visit and you may rotate your pets as necessary. If you are interested in joining the Animal Assisted Therapy Program, please contact the Humane Society directly at: (954) 266-6814. Or email them at: therapy@hsbroward.com < Previous News Next News >

Jewish Foundation For The Righteous - Helps Righteous Gentile Rescuers Celebrate Holidays With Over In Awards Jewish Connection News Dec 18, 2025 Amid The Ongoing Holiday Season, The Jewish Foundation For The Righteous (JFR) Is Sending $380,000 To Righteous Gentile Rescuers Of Jews During The Holocaust Living In 10 Different Countries –The Largest One-Time Seasonal Award In The Foundation’s History. The JFR provides financial stipends for aged and needy Righteous Gentiles, helping to repay a debt of gratitude on behalf of the Jewish people for their heroism. Since its founding, the foundation has provided more than $46 Million to an estimated 3,600 rescuers in more than 34 countries. As the years pass from the Holocaust, the number of living rescuers has dwindled. The remaining Righteous Gentiles who are receiving this year’s holiday awards live in Australia, Belarus, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden and Ukraine. This year’s disbursements include $4,000 to each of the rescuers along with their usual $2,000 award for the September to December period. The awards mark the largest individual holiday disbursement per rescuer that the JFR has sent in its 30-year history. The JFR disburses its ongoing awards to rescuers three times annually, the third and final in December ahead of the holidays. The larger sum distributed in this year’s awards will allow each of the righteous to celebrate the holidays with dignity despite the increased costs of groceries, medications and other staples. “Each of these Righteous Gentiles is a hero who confronted their mortality to save their Jewish neighbors from Nazi persecution during the Holocaust,” said JFR Executive Vice President Stanlee Stahl. “As they continue to age and many face hardship and isolation, we hope that this special award allows them to make this holiday season memorable for them and their families while the ongoing financial support we provide helps them to pay for their critical needs, including food, medicine, and pay the heating bills. Our support is just one of the many ways we can repay our boundless gratitude for all that they did in risking their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust.” The JFR continues its work of providing monthly financial assistance to aged and needy Righteous Gentiles living in 10 countries. Since its founding, the JFR has provided more than $46 Million to aged and needy rescuers. Its Holocaust teacher education program has become a standard for teaching the history of the Holocaust and educating teachers and students about the significance of the Righteous as moral and ethical exemplars. For more information, visit: https://www.jfr.org/ . Previous Next

Rock Out, Laugh & Learn: At The Parker This October September 14, 2023 Share Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker is the envy of concert halls, comedy clubs and theaters this October as it hosts legendary musicians, one of today’s top comics, a one-man tour-de-force by a Broadway showstopper and a mash-up of comedy and science guaranteed to ignite the imaginations of young students. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents bring Toad the Wet Sprocket to The Parker on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Toad the Wet Sprocket is still making new music and touring with the same spirit of unwavering independence that started it all more than three decades ago. They continue to support their most recent release, Starting Now (2021), as well as their previous album New Constellation (2013) and EP The Architect of Ruin (2015). Fans will enjoy the comforting familiarity of the Billboard-charting hits "Walk on the Ocean," "All I Want," "Something's Always Wrong" and "Fall Down" while also being familiar with tracks with lyrics that resonate for so many life milestones like "The Moment," "I Will Not Take These Things for Granted" and "Transient Whales." The concert features special guest The Verve Pipe. Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, come to The Parker in a concert presented by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Labeled "a psychedelic-blues institution" by Rolling Stone Magazine, no one has more consistently led American music for the last 50 years than founding core members Kaukonen and Casady, who were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2016 Grammys®. One of the finest singer-songwriters in music, Guitarist and Vocalist Kaukonen is a highly respected interpreter of Roots Music, Blues, Americana and popular Rock-And-Roll. Casady, considered one of rock's greatest and most original bassists, made his sweeping melodic mark helping to create the "San Francisco Sound" with the legendary rock group Jefferson Airplane and went on to record with Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Warren Zevon, members of the Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker and Gov't Mule. Marking the 20th Anniversary of its seminal album, The Beautiful Letdown, Switchfoot performs in a concert presented by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents on Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. That triple-platinum record included the chart-topping hits “Meant To Live” and “Dare You To Move,” establishing the reputations of band members Jon Foreman (Vocals, Guitar), Tim Foreman (Bass), Jerome Fontamillas (Keys, Guitar) and Chad Butler (Drums). Delivering a unique blend of emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock, Switchfoot has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide of their 13 studio albums (including 2009's Grammy® Award-Winning Hello Hurricane), racked up a string of alternative radio hit singles and performed sold-out tours in more than 40 countries. The alternative indie-pop band Arlie appears as a special guest. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents bring Blue October to The Parker on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Since 1998's The Answers, Blue October has been touring the world, generating north of one billion total streams and charting 16 hits. In 2006, Foiled earned a platinum certification and yielded signature anthems "Hate Me" and "Into The Ocean," kicking off a prolific streak. In addition to six consecutive Top 30 album debuts on the Billboard Top 200, Blue October scored three straight number 1 entries on the Top Alternative Albums Chart with Any Man in America (2011), Sway (2013) and Home (2016). The title song from I Hope You're Happy (2018), considered the band’s seminal album, vaulted all the way to number 14 on the Alternative Chart and is still one of their most popular streaming songs. 2020's, This Is What I Live For bowed in the Top 20 of the Top Rock Albums Chart and spawned a radio hit with "Oh My My," which was a Top 10 single on Alternative Rock Radio. Todrick Hall “Velvet Rage Tour” delivers this internet sensation, television superstar and Broadway showstopper in his ninth and most electric tour to date at The Parker on Monday, October 9th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. A new era of inclusivity, individuality and acceptance is celebrated with his greatest hits from Straight Outta Oz, Forbidden, Haus Party and Femuline, as well as classics from his 13 new albums. Hall channels his energy into a beautiful velvet rage of empowerment that every rebel, freethinker and dreamer can applaud. Singer-songwriter Marisa Monte brings her “Portas” tour to The Parker on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 and Friday, October 13th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Portas garnered Monte her fifth Latin Grammy® Award for the hit song "Vento Sardo." One of Brazil's most internationally acclaimed stars for more than thirty years, Monte is joined by special guests Arnaldo Antunes and Vitor Araújo. JM Family Enterprises presents the Smart Stage Matinee Series performance of Doktor Kaboom and The Wheel of Science at The Parker on Monday, October 16th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The original Doktor Kaboom performs an interactive science and comedy show that keeps young audiences riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. The creation of Actor/Comedian David Epley, Doktor Kaboom is a captivating character who creatively blends theater arts with the wonders of scientific exploration. This performance is recommended for students in grades 5 to 7 and supports the Science, Math and SEL Curricula. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Outback Presents bring Heather McMahan to Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker as part of the TRUIST Comedy Series on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Named "The Next Big Thing" in a profile by The Hollywood Reporter, McMahan is back on the road bringing giggles nationwide. A beloved standup comedian, podcaster (Absolutely Not With Heather McMahan) and the best friend everyone wants, McMahan is currently developing a half-hour comedy for NBC based on her life. Recent appearances include guest stints on The Today Show, Netflix's Jane Fonda and Lilly Tomlin’s Ladies Night Live and the Netflix feature Love Hard. Celebrating David Bowie at The Parker on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. interprets Bowie's greatest hits. The all-star band features: Adrian Belew (Bowie, NIN, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Talking Heads); CdB Creator/Producer/Featured Artist Scrote; Spacehog's Royston Langdon; Guitarist Eric Schermerhorn (Bowie, Iggy Pop, Seal); Sax great Ron Dziubla (Jon Batiste, Joe Bonamassa); Bassist Matt McJunkins (Puscifer, A Perfect Circle); and Drummer Jeff Friedl (Devo, A Perfect Circle). LA Weekly proclaims, "The prolific work of David Bowie has been begging for a proper musical tribute since he died, and it finally got one with the Celebrating Bowie Tour." Also in October, music fans can enjoy Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles presented by Sun Concerts, LLC on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 and Oh What A Night! presented by Rocklands Entertainment on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of The Parker. Buy tickets online at: www.ParkerPlayhouse.com - And at: www.Ticketmaster.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222 and in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. 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 performance season at The Parker is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. 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. Donald Sussman Lobby, Bernie Peck’s Bar, the intimate Haller Club, and the private members’ lounge, The Place To Be, provide ample opportunities for audiences to enjoy culture, cocktails and conversation with every visit to the theater. For more information, visit: www.ParkerPlayhouse.com < Previous News Next News >

The Delray Beach Playhouse - Announces Its 2025-2026 Season Lineup Jewish Connection News May 2, 2025 As Its Landmark 78th Season Draws To A Close, The Delray Beach Playhouse Is Thrilled To Announce Its 2025 - 2026 Season And Officially Open Subscriptions For Two Of Its Most Beloved Offerings: The Main Stage Play Series And The Best Of Broadway Cabaret Series. As The Historic Venue Enters Another Season, It Continues Its Mission To Entertain, Inspire, And Bring The Community Together Through Live Theater. “Our 78th Season was truly unforgettable, with sold-out houses and extraordinary performances,” says Executive Director Kevin Barrett. “We’re grateful for the continued support and look forward to welcoming both new and returning audiences. With two incredible series - from classic comedies to Broadway icons - this will be a season to remember.” The Playhouse’s 2025 - 2026 Main Stage Plays Season, which kicks off in November and runs through May, will feature four full-scale productions ranging from classic musicals to laugh-out-loud comedies, and edge-of-your-seat thrillers. The season opens with the joyous, dance-filled musical The Pajama Game from Friday, November 14th, 2025 – Sunday, December 7th, 2025, followed by the suspenseful mystery Strictly Murder from Friday, January 30th, 2026 – Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. The spring welcomes the Broadway smash Something Rotten! From Friday, March 20th, 2026 – Sunday, April 12th, 2026, and the series concludes with the heartwarming Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy You Can’t Take It With You From Friday, May 8th, 2026 – Sunday, May 24th, 2026. Subscriptions for the Main Stage Plays series start at $139. Meanwhile, the Best of Broadway Cabaret Series returns with five intimate, star-powered performances spotlighting Broadway legends and timeless tunes. The lineup includes: Jeff Harnar with The 1959 Broadway Songbook from Monday, December 15th, 2025 – Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, returning Broadway icon Tovah Feldshuh in TOVAH: Out of Her Mind from Monday, January 5th, 2026 – Friday, January 9th, 2026, KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler in Always: The Love Story of Irving Berlin from Monday, February 16th, 2026 – Wednesday, February 19th, 2026, Good Witch / Bad Witch starring former Wicked cast members Alli Mauzey and Dee Roscioli from Monday, March 23rd – Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, and Playhouse favorite Laura Yanez in Let’s Misbehave: The Music of Cole Porter from Monday, May 11th, 2026 – Wednesday, May 13th, 2026. Subscriptions for the Best of Broadway Cabaret Series begin at $249. Both series reflect the Playhouse’s commitment to offering a diverse and high-caliber season filled with music, laughter, heart, and theatrical magic! Subscriptions for both series are now on sale. Main Stage subscriptions begin at $139. Subscriptions for the Best of Broadway Cabaret Series begin at $249. Subscribers enjoy exclusive perks such as early seat selection, discounted service fees, and first access to the most in-demand shows. Current subscribers have until Sunday, June 1st, 2025 to renew their seats. Subscriptions are available online, or patrons may submit completed forms available on the Playhouse’s website; directly to the Playhouse box office. Individual tickets will go on sale later this year. Ticket prices will vary, and group rates will be available. More information about all these productions, including show descriptions and logos, is available on the theatre’s website: https://delraybeachplayhouse.com . The Delray Beach Playhouse is located at 950 Northwest 9th Street, Delray Beach, Florida 33444. The Box Office can be reached at: (561) 272-1281. For more information about The Delray Beach Playhouse, visit: https://delraybeachplayhouse.com - Or contact Carol Kassie at: carol@carolkassie.com - (561) 445-9244. About the Delray Beach Playhouse: Serving South Florida since 1947, the Delray Beach Playhouse is one of the region’s oldest and most cherished cultural institutions. Located on beautiful Lake Ida, the Playhouse produces a full season of theatrical works, concerts, and educational programming, welcoming thousands of patrons annually to experience the joy of live theater. Previous Next

Mentors Are Often The Unsung Heroes Of A Successful Career July 4, 2024 Share Whether she was building resilience from mentors who were unfair or downright cruel, or gaining confidence from mentors who were supportive and helpful, R. Barbara Gitenstein was honing the skills that would one day propel her to the highest level of academia. “Mentors make all the difference in an individual’s success in the world,” Gitenstein said. “I was blessed with extraordinary mentors, who helped me navigate the difficulties of being the singular voice in a room.” Being a female administrator was relatively rare when Gitenstein became the first woman and first Jewish President of The College of New Jersey in 1999, a position she held until 2018. Now a consultant for institutions of higher education, Gitenstein chronicles her path to the presidency and acknowledges the impact that people, places and perceptions had on her personal and professional identities in her new book, Experience Is the Angled Road: Memoir of an Academic. She shares valuable lessons she learned across more than four decades in academia — plus personal and historical obstacles she overcame — and pays homage to extraordinary mentors for helping her navigate challenges. “My story captures the shock and the humor as I, almost always, was the only ‘whatever’ in the room — woman, Jew, liberal,” Gitenstein said. Calling her childhood “challenging and strange,” she describes how, as a young girl, she learned that being different was all that there was. Born and raised in Florala, Alabama, after her parents headed south from New York City, Gitenstein’s “otherness” went beyond being Jewish and a Yankee. Her intellectual passions and love of music were considered peculiar by most of her acquaintances. Plus, she grew up with a particularly embarrassing chronic disease. All of these things, she said, taught her to approach the periphery as a position of power. “I found that embracing the privilege of being an outsider results in great vision and ultimately can be a great foundation for strength,” she said. That combination of second sight and resilience helped guide her as she confronted sexism, Antisemitism, regional animus, and the distrust of expertise in her professional and personal life. Gitenstein reveals her difficulties and disappointments with refreshing candor, vulnerability and doses of dry wit, resulting in a story that is uplifting, tender and an exemplar of intersectionality, leadership and survival. Thomas Kean, Former Governor of New Jersey, calls Gitenstein’s memoir, “a remarkably readable book about the people surrounding a young Jewish girl growing up in the Deep South. … This is an unflinchingly courageous story of love, exasperation, argument, and forgiveness.” “Dr. Gitenstein has provided us with a compelling glimpse into the deeply personal, sometimes painful life of an accomplished public person. She shares with us a heartwarming love story along with her struggle for emancipation from a cocoon of external expectations to become one of higher education’s most respected college presidents. Vulnerable, candid and inspiring, Gitenstein vividly portrays her struggle for emancipation from a cocoon of external expectations as a Jewish woman coming of age in Florala, Alabama, with dynamic prose and storytelling that will keep you turning the page. The powerfully courageous and heartrending account of a young Jewish woman coming of age in Florala, Alabama to become one of higher education’s most respected college presidents. Vulnerable, candid and inspiring, Gitenstein vividly portrays her experience as a Jewish woman coming of age in Florala, Alabama with dynamic prose and illustrative storytelling that will keep you turning the page." George A. Pruitt Thomas Edison State University. The Author R. Barbara Gitenstein, President Emerita of The College of New Jersey, has over 40 years of experience as a college professor and administrator in both the public and private sectors. Named President of The College of New Jersey after more than six years at Drake University as provost and Executive Vice President, she was the first woman to serve as provost at Drake and as President of The College of New Jersey. Currently, she serves as a Senior Fellow and Consultant for the Association of Governing Boards. She is the author of some 30 academic articles on Jewish-American Literature and academic administration as well as the monograph Apocalyptic Messianism and Jewish-American Poetry. She has made over 100 presentations at literature and academic administrative conferences and was often interviewed on radio and television stations in New Jersey, focusing on higher education issues. She resides with her husband in New York City. Her next book, Portrait of a Presidency: Patterns in My Life as President of the College of New Jersey, has an anticipated publication date of January 2025. The Kindle version of Experience Is the Angled Road is available for just 99 cents through June 28th. Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Experience-Angled-Road-Memoir-Academic/dp/1646637518 < Previous News Next News >

Healthcare Services As Well As Job-Readiness - Holy Cross Health Family Health Center Offers Comprehensive Healthcare And Career Services South Florida Sun Times Jul 3, 2025 A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marked The Opening Of The Holy Cross Health Family Health Center This Month. The Center Addresses The Diverse Needs Of The Local Community And Serves As A Centralized Hub For A Wide Array Of Healthcare Services For Patients Of All Ages, As Well As Job-Readiness And Support Service Programs For Adults. Through a comprehensive community health needs assessment conducted in 2021, it became clear that accessible outpatient health care services were urgently needed in east Broward County for adults and children. Services at the Holy Cross Health Family Health Center will include primary care, annual wellness check-ups, immunizations, social services, pediatric therapy, community education and support, laboratory services, medical nutrition therapy, and culinary medicine. “The Holy Cross Health Family Health Center represents our commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and care for the common good,” said Kim Saiswick, VP of Community Health and Well-being. “It will make a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals, providing them with the care and resources they need to lead healthier, happier lives.” Spanning 15,000 square feet, the facility is located on the first floor of the Holy Cross Medical Plaza at 5601 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida 33334 and is the only healthcare facility in eastern and northern Broward County to provide pediatric occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language therapy under one roof. The office features a low stimulation room for pediatric patients with sensory sensitivities, such as individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Feeding therapy is available for infants and toddlers who have trouble swallowing and patients can learn how to feed themselves using adaptive utensils. In addition to health care services, the Family Health Center will also host workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills labs, personal finance and budgeting to assist adults with gaining employment and self-sufficiency. “The Holy Cross Health Family Health Center will provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere,” Saiswick added. “Our focus is to meet the present and future healthcare needs of our community while being at the forefront of innovation.” The Family Health Center is initially open Monday to Friday during normal business hours but will eventually expand to include some evenings and weekend hours. Future plans include robust specialty medical practices and an on-site outpatient retail pharmacy. The Family Health Center was made possible entirely through philanthropic support, thanks to the generosity of The Jim Moran Foundation, The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, S. Donald Sussman, Aetna, Jeffrey Kusch, the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation and many other valued donors. Their visionary contributions empowered Holy Cross Health to reimagine how care is delivered—bringing medical services, pediatric therapies and life-skills programs together in one integrated, community-focused setting. Their support is helping to build a healthier, more connected future for families across east Broward County. There are still opportunities to contribute to this meaningful community project. To donate, go to: www.Holy-Cross.com/Giving . About Holy Cross Health A member of Trinity Health, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, Not-For-Profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. Holy Cross has been recognized for six Types of Care in U.S. News and World Report's 2024-25 Best Hospital rankings and was named among the 2024 America's Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life. Holy Cross Health also encompasses Holy Cross HealthPlex outpatient facility, an urgent care center and more than 40 Holy Cross Medical Group physician practices. To learn more about Holy Cross Health, visit: www.holy-cross.com . Connect: @holycrossfl. Previous Next