Juneteenth Celebration: At The ArtsPark At Young Circle In Downtown Hollywood Thu Jun 15 2023 16:03:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Greater Miami And Miami Beach Announces This Year's "Fall For The Arts," A Celebration Of Culture, Creativity And Community South Florida Sun Times Oct 15, 2026 The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Announces The Second Installment Of Fall For The Arts, A Multi-Month Cultural Celebration Showcasing Greater Miami And Miami Beach’s Rich Array Of Programming For Arts And Culture. Running Through Sunday, December 6th, 2026 The Program Invites Visitors And Residents To Experience Miami Through A Cultural Lens—From Exhibitions And Live Performances To Experiential Art And Community-Driven Activations. Since the arrival of Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002, Greater Miami and Miami Beach has emerged as an epicenter of contemporary art and performance, with 23 museums, hundreds of galleries and an ever-evolving public art landscape. Fall for the Arts builds on this legacy, creating a cohesive season that leads into Miami Art Week from Monday, November 30th, 2026 to Sunday, December 6th, 2026, while spotlighting the diverse local voices that make Miami unique. "Fall for the Arts captures what makes Greater Miami and Miami Beach such a vibrant cultural destination, bringing together the creative offerings found throughout our community," said David Whitaker, President & CEO of the GMCVB. "As we build toward Miami Art Week, our stages, galleries and neighborhoods stand ready to show the world why creativity is at the core of who we are.” This season's programming spans world-class dance, immersive art installations and milestone anniversaries. Miami City Ballet opens its new season with the works of George Balanchine, the Adrienne Arsht Center welcomes performances from Buena Vista Social Club and Patti Smith, longtime art fairs Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami return for their 16th and 21st editions during Miami Art Week, and The ReefLine's underwater sculpture park adds a striking new centerpiece with the debut of its second phase. Highlights of Fall for the Arts 2026 This season spans festivals, exhibitions, performances, installations and cultural experiences across Greater Miami and Miami Beach, including: • Miami City Ballet’s Annual Season; Starting in October: One of South Florida’s leading performing arts companies presents a repertoire of classical and contemporary ballets, including the works of George Balanchine. • III Points Music Festival; from Friday, October 16th, 2026 – Saturday, October 17th, 2026: The two-day festival is a fusion of underground music, art and technology at Mana Wynwood. • Miami Beach Classical Music Festival's Celestia, A Symphony of Lights; Select dates between Saturday, October 17th, 2026 – Saturday, November 21st, 2026: The immersive symphonic experience combines live orchestral music with 360-degree projection mapping. • Miami Film Festival GEMS; from Thursday, October 29th, 2026 – Thursday, November 5th, 2026: The annual fall showcase presents a selection of critically acclaimed films ahead of the Miami Film Festival. • Wynwood Walls Artist-in-Residence Program; from Sunday, November 1st, 2026 - Sunday, January 31st, 2027: The museum launches a new residency program for urban contemporary artists, among the few of its kind globally. The inaugural residency recreates the Los Angeles studio of Neo-Expressionist painter Danny Minnick in Miami, with museum visitors invited to observe the artist at work during open studio hours. • Doral International Art Fair; from Thursday, November 12th, 2026 - Sunday, November 15th, 2026: The four-day art fair features exhibitions with a focus on multicultural exchange, dialogue and the role of art in civic life. • Miami Beach’s “No Vacancy” Program; Starting Thursday, November 12th, 2026: The annual public art program transforms Miami Beach hotels into exhibition spaces featuring installations by local artists. • Miami Book Fair; Sunday, November 15th, 2026 - Sunday, November 22nd, 2026: One of the season’s signature literary events welcomes more than 400 authors across multiple languages and genres. • Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami; from Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026 – Sunday, December 6th, 2026: The longest-running pair of art fairs under one roof returns to Mana Wynwood Convention Center for their 16th and 21st editions. Presented by Redwood Art Group, the fairs span more than 150,000 square feet with 1,000+ artists and 280+ exhibitors. New this year, official NonProfit partner Jackson Health Foundation will receive a $10 donation to Holtz Children's Hospital for every ticket sold. • The ReefLine – Phase 2 (launching during Art Week): The seven-mile underwater public sculpture park blending art, science and conservation will unveil Phase 2, featuring “Heart of Okeanos” by British artist Petroc Sesti, a monumental rendering of a blue whale’s heart designed to eventually become a reef of its own. • Adrienne Arsht Center: The performing arts center presents innovative programming from resident companies and local arts partners, along with free community events and cultural learning experiences. This season’s highlights include Buena Vista Social Club, Chucho Valdes 85th Birthday Celebration, An Evening of Songs and Stories With Patti Smith, Marionetas de la Esquina: Superheroínas and Fire · Guitar · Legend. • Lincoln Road: The iconic Miami Beach promenade serves as an open-air setting for galleries, public art and live performances. New installations this season include student-designed “Deco Portals,” November’s 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) winner “The Stories We Carry” by Oluwatobi Adewumi and December’s “A Wild Race Against Time” by Gillie & Marc. • Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols at the PAMM; Through Sunday, June 6th, 2027: Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) presents 10 works by Jean-Michel Basquiat from the collection of Miami resident Ken Griffin, valued at $500 Million — a rare opportunity to see this concentration of landmark Basquiat pieces together in one institution. • The Bass: New Exhibitions; Through May 2027: The Miami Beach museum opens three new exhibitions — Yuko Mohri: Unviolated Imperfection through Sunday, May 30th, 2027, Amalia Pica: Lecturas Posibles through Friday, February 12th, 2027, and Sarah Zapata: Against a State of Malevolence through Sunday, February 28th, 2027. For a complete list of programming available from the Fall for the Arts, visit: https://miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/art-and-culture . About the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is an accredited, independent, Not-For-Profit Sales and Marketing Organization whose mission is to attract visitors to Greater Miami & Miami Beach for leisure, business, meetings and conventions. For a vacation guide, visit: https://MiamiandMiamiBeach.com . Or call: 1 (888) 76-Miami. Call: 1 (888) 766-4264. (U.S./Canada only). Or call: (305) 447-7777. To reach the GMCVB offices, call: (305) 539-3000. Meeting planners may call: 1 (800) 933-8448 (U.S./Canada only). Or: (305) 539-3071. Or visit: https://MiamiMeetings.com. To get further engaged with Greater Miami & Miami Beach, join the conversation by following on Social Media at: Facebook: www.Facebook.com/visitmiami . X: www.X.com/visitmiami . 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Miracle Day Miami: Easter Sunday Resurrection Power - April 17, 2022 By David L. Snelling March 18, 2022 Share This Easter Sunday Pastor Harris will be hosting Miracle Day Miami in Downtown Miami outside the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Ave at 10am Pastor Harris: The Mystical Man who stands on the bedrock of faith in God. Divine Intervention Ministries. "Why was Jesus Christ so focused on healing those that were sick and physically challenged more than any other miracle he performed in his Earthly Ministry?" On this Easter Sunday Pastor Harris will be hosting Miracle Day Miami in Downtown Miami outside the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 Northwest 1st Avenue at 9:45 a.m. His mission is to demonstrate divine intervention through the power of prayer to freely help those who come believing that Jesus still works miracles, regardless of their illnesses or physical challenges, adults and children nothing is too hard/impossible for God, without faith it is impossible to please God! Pastor Harris said the purpose of this Easter event is to awaken and raise the power of Christ’s consciousness in others, his method is simple, Jesus Christ is the Lord and he desires to save every soul and heal all sick and disabled bodies, the age of miracles has not yet passed. Harris carries a firm belief that God chooses whomever he pleases as gifted instruments to heal others who believe and seek divine intervention. According to the Holy Bible, Jesus Christ commands us to preach the Gospel and to heal the sick. (Matthew 10:8) With no agenda other than to demonstrate the power of Jesus Christ to others in a unique and peculiar way, he stands on the bedrock of faith, that with God all things are possible even in a faithless world of skepticism and criticism. Our mission is to demonstrate events or effects in the physical world beyond or out of the ordinary course of things, deviating from the known laws of nature, through the power of prayer to help others connect with the divine will and purpose of God to be in good health, for the salvation of their souls and for the glory of God. Harris, who has been an outreach minister for the past 17 years, saw first hand that miracles do happen through the power of prayer. Throughout his years as a Pastor, he has administered healing through Christ to help many individuals back to perfect health and wellbeing, some no longer taking medication, many currently living without any physical discomfort. He has learned to see things through the eyes of a mystic. Humbly, he carries out his divine mission amongst family/friends and colleagues in an unpublicized manner and continues to point others to Jesus Christ’s salvation, he said that salvation and spiritual healing is not for sale nor in contrast for financial gain. Harris never encourages anyone not to ever seek medical attention, however he hopes prayer for divine physical healing to be an option alongside modern medicine in the near future. Our mission is to open the first brick and mortar Divine Intervention Clinic in the USA in the near future, a place where miracles happen for those who come in faith. The paraplegic will walk, the deaf will hear, the dumb will speak, the blind will see and sicknesses will be healed in the name of Jesus Christ. Harris migrated from the West Indies to the USA at the age of 19, he registered with the United States Armed Forces Selected Services, he later migrated his immediate family to the USA and is a proud father of a son currently serving in the United States Marine Corp. and a daughter, who is a Veteran of the US Navy, he encourages his family that the American Dream is a reality that must be taken seriously through hard work, sacrifice and dedication. Harris said growing up in the countryside of the West Indies was a rough, tough and hard life. But through it all, his faith and spirituality kept him strong and courageous and focused, holding on to the highest mission in this life on Earth to fulfill his true divine purpose through Jesus Christ. Harris said he was divinely led to the busy Miami area location for this Miracle Day Event and pursued obtaining a permit from the City of Miami to hold the event. The building is next to a bus terminal, Metrorail, Metro Mover Stations and Downtown Miami is an easily accessible destination for people needing wheelchair access and there is plenty of Public/Street Parking. Divine Intervention Ministries Inspiring Awe & Wonders www.miraclehelp.org Miracle Day Miami Sick or Physically Challenged? "Jesus Christ still works miracle" DO YOU BELIEVE? Easter Sunday Resurrection Power April 17, 2022 < Previous News Next News >

November Performances At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Thu Oct 21 2021 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Willy Wonka KIDS: This Musical Will Be Scrumdidilyumptious September 15, 2022 Share The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. The Performers LCA Performing Arts is the largest and most complete multi disciplined drama and Performing Arts Studio in South Florida. Their 13,000 square foot brand new state-of-the-art Studio offers programs in acting, singing and dancing. As part of their Summer Camp Program participants will perform in Willy Wonka KIDS. The Performance is scheduled for Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. and tickets start at $15. Ticket & Location Information Aventura Arts & Cultural Center has implemented a number of changes to ensure an enjoyable experience. Health and Safety Guidelines have been developed in conjunction with its Management Company, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic and have been informed by guidance of public health officials including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These Guidelines will be continuing to evolve as the environment changes and may be accessed on the Venue’s Web-Site at: www.aventuracenter.org Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets On-Line at: aventuracenter.org, By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or by phone at: (954) 462-0222. In person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s Box Office Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the Conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at: @aventuracenter Or: #aventuracenter. < Previous News Next News >

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center: Offers a Cornucopia of Entertainment This November October 27, 2022 Share Performing arts fans will have much to be thankful for this November as the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center presents an award-winning film, a tribute to the beloved melodies of The Carpenters, a thrilling evening of dance, two spell-binding one-act plays, and three celebrations of classical and orchestral music with the works of Rachmaninoff, Rameau, Mozart and two early chamber operas. The New World Dance Ensemble will present an exciting program of dance works, performed with passion and skill by the talented New World School of the Arts dancers and professional alumni on Friday, November 4th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. With works by professional choreographers in a variety of genres, styles, and settings, the program will include Gentry Isaiah George's Caribbean-themed work, Land of the Sea and Sun, set to the music of Harry Belafonte; Francesca Harper's powerful contemporary work Sanction 2.1, and Darshan Singh Bhuller's new work, Junun, set to a score by the same title. Kanji Segawa's powerfully athletic work Scorching Bay, Jeffrey Lloyd Smith's work Ghosts, and Geeta Dias's exuberant Bollywood work Bangra Medley complete this varied and engaging program. Tickets are $12. Dranoff 2 Piano presents Rachmaninoff and his Legacy – Rach 150 featuring Asiya Korepanova and Ilya Kazantsev in a 150th anniversary celebration of the great composer pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff on Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. The program features two piano suites with performances of Bach and Brahms that explore the polyphonic nature of Rachmaninoff's writing coming from Bach's influence as well as the classical structure that Brahms displays so profoundly while being a Romantic composer and a quality so strong in Rachmaninoff's music. Tickets are $40 with a $60 VIP ticket offering preferred seating and select drink vouchers. In a captivating double bill of drama and comedy, Don Soffer Aventura High School students perform Eurydice and The Play That Goes Wrong Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 – Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Reimagining the classic myth through its young heroine’s eyes, the drama follows Eurydice who, after dying on her wedding day, must journey to the underworld where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. After intermission, comedy takes the stage in The Play That Goes Wrong, which features an unconscious leading lady, a corpse who can't play dead, a ruffled detective and a word-mangling butler who must battle against technical gaffes, forgotten lines and sabotaging scenery in a quest to arrive all in one piece at the final curtain call. These performances are not recommended for children under four. Tickets are $15. After four sold-out engagements, Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute returns by popular demand on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. It's "Yesterday Once More" when Debbie Taylor and her seven-piece band recreate the unforgettable, exquisite music of The Carpenters. With a warmth and tone reminiscent of Karen Carpenter, Taylor and her talented, accomplished group of musicians bring to life authentic versions of cherished songs including "We've Only Just Begun," "Close to You" and "Rainy Days and Mondays.” This event is presented by Debbie Taylor and Paul Stewart. Tickets are $40-$50. Russian concert pianist Vyacheslav Gryaznov makes his debut with the Miami International Piano Festival on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. He will perform works by Rameau, Mozart, and the rarely heard “Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 4” with pianist Rexa Han. An arranger and composer, Gryaznov is the author of more than 40 concert arrangements and has gained a reputation as one of the most remarkable young arrangers working today. Musical Life called him, "Extraordinarily inventive, a leading voice and one of the great wonders of modern pianism." Lecturer in residence Professor Frank E. Cooper offers a pre-concert introduction. Not suggested for children under 12 years of age. Tickets are $45-$55. RK Cultural Productions and the Grammy®-winning Boston Early Music Festival have partnered to co-present the Boston Early Music Festival, A Miami Premiere on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. This Boston Early Music Festival Semi-Staged Opera Series features a double bill of chamber operas with Jean-Baptiste Lully's Idylle sur la Paix and Marc-Antoine Charpentier's La Fête de Rueil. Ticket holders will enjoy a pre-concert talk at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $40-$50. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: https://www.aventuracenter.org/ - By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222 or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter. < Previous News Next News >

Be Part of the June 22nd Celebration June 15, 2021 Share Meet Yanayra Becerra Duque, M.D. (Above), Yiliam Castillo, M.D. and Juan Emilio Rodriguez Linares, MSN, APRN, FNP-C at the June 22nd celebration. Conviva Care Centers is having a celebration and you’re invited! Conviva Care Centers is a primary care center for seniors, committed to aging well. They are reinventing excellence in healthcare with a simple idea - that meaningful patient relationships, lead to better health outcomes. The team at each center has a unique goal in mind, for their patients to reach their fullest potential, while always feeling respected, understood and cared for. Success for each patient, is measured with their patients' clinical outcomes and long term health. They best accomplish this success, by, forming a strong relationship with each patient as an individual, so, they understand them, along with their individualized, health needs. The relationship and understanding between patients and physicians, enables their approach to focus on lifestyle, prevention, allows their patients to maximize the time they spend focusing on their health, in and out of a clinical setting, to help them live their lives to the fullest. Conviva physicians are respected and established community physicians, dedicated to helping each patient, to live their best life. They are a team of professionals, that work together to create the gold standard of Primary Care for Seniors. A Little About the Team: Yiliam Castillo, M.D., specializes in Internal Medicine. She holds certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Basic Life Support, as well as Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, ECFMG Certification. Dr. Castillo completed an internal medicine residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York, in 2020. She earned her medical degree from the Calixto Garcia School of Medicine, of the Institute of Medical Sciences in Havana, Cuba, in 2007. Prior to her residency, Dr. Castillo served as a patient aide in Louisville, Kentucky. Yanayra Becerra Duque, M.D., is board certified in family medicine and holds certifications in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. At Conviva Hallandale, she leads a team of compassionate, patient-focused health care professionals, with a dedication, to medical excellence. Juan Emilio Rodriguez Linares, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Conviva Hallandale, he provides compassionate, patient-focused primary care, with a dedication to medical excellence. If you would like to find out more and meet the newest members of the care team, stop by on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 between 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. to learn more about joining the Conviva family. While there, you will have a chance to meet Yanayra Becerra Duque, M.D., Yiliam Castillo, M.D. and Juan Emilio Rodriguez Linares, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. These care team members, will be available to talk with you and answer any questions about the center. Also, the Karmic Ice-Cream Truck, will be there to pass out, some delicious treats. Conviva Care Center in Hallandale in its new location, is now accepting, new patients. Visit anytime or call to schedule a tour at: (954) 456-5533. The center is located at 1740 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009, their hours are: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, the office is closed. ABOUT CONVIVA: Conviva continues to reinvent excellence in healthcare by embracing meaningful patient relationships, focused on producing optimal health outcomes. With more than 90 convenient locations throughout Florida (Broward County, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County and Tampa/Gulf Coast) and Texas (Corpus Christi, El Paso and San Antonio), the vast community of Conviva Care Centers is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team, of more than 300 Primary Care Physicians and over 800 Affiliated Specialists, that provide a wide range of vital healthcare services, that patients require daily, including the advantages of senior care activity centers and 24/7 on-call providers. The success of Conviva, is measured by its patients’ clinical outcomes and long-term health benefits. To learn more, visit: www.ConvivaCareCenters.com . Or call: (833) CONVIVA. < Previous News Next News >

Alleviate The Burden - Treating Type 1 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Has Now Changed By Family Features December 19, 2024 Share While Diabetes gets a lot of attention, people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) are frequently overlooked when drug companies develop new medications. "People with T1D and Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD, face significantly higher risks of morbidity and mortality if they are unable to control their blood sugar levels," said Steve Edelman, MD, an Endocrinologist and the Founder and Director of Taking Control Of Your Diabetes, a Not-For-Profit Organization dedicated to educating and motivating people living with Diabetes. "They are challenged to do this relying solely on Insulin, which is extremely difficult and is the principal therapy for people with T1D." An estimated 1.7 million adult Americans have T1D, with approximately 21%, or 360,000, also affected by CKD, according to the CDC National Diabetes Statistics Report 2024. Without effective Glycemic Control (managing Blood Sugar) and other important preventative measures, patients with T1D are at a 10 times higher risk of Cardiovascular Disease, a six-fold greater risk of progression to End-Stage Kidney Disease, a four times greater risk of Heart Failure and a 2-5 times greater risk of all-cause mortality. Consider this information to better understand the challenges and risks of complications these patients face. Challenges with Current Treatments Impact Patients' Ability to Reach Glycemic Goals Diabetes management aims to reduce the risks of Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Failure, Retinopathy, Neuropathy and other complications, in part by improving Glycemic Control while minimizing the risk of Hypoglycemia. Currently, Americans with T1D have limited therapeutic options, relying almost exclusively on Insulin. There are no oral agents to improve Glycemia in adults with T1D. Despite advances in Insulin therapy and Glucose monitoring, most people with T1D do not meet Glycemic Control target levels with Insulin alone. One measure of Glycemic Control is a number known as A1C, which is a measure of Glucose Control over the past 2-3 months. The goal is to help patients achieve the guideline-recommended target of an A1C below 7% and improve their time-in-range, which represents an established metric that translates into clinically meaningful benefits for patients. Reaching Glycemic Goals Are Key to Reducing Risk of Further Complications By achieving Glycemic Control, Kidney Function can be stabilized, long-term disease progression mitigated and the morbidity and mortality that the cardiorenal burden puts on patients with T1D and CKD reduced. Today, it is estimated only 23% of people with T1D achieve an A1C of less than 7%, according to research from the American Diabetes Association, and about 50% have an A1C greater than 8%. Patients who do not achieve A1C targets remain at significantly greater risk of complications associated with their condition. "Relying solely on Insulin can negatively affect a patient's Glucose Control and quality of life," said Dr. Edelman. "Doctors and patients need an oral agent to improve Glycemic Control in people with T1D and CKD. Therefore, we need therapeutic options that improve Glycemic Control and reduce their risk of Kidney Disease progression and Cardiovascular Comorbidities." Visit: https://tcoyd.org/ - to learn more about living with T1D and advocating for additional therapeutic options. < Previous News Next News >

It's All Happening This May: At The Broward Center For The Performing Arts May 9, 2024 Share Singer Shemekia Copeland and Whee In 1st World Tour as well as The Classical Mystery Tour join Comics Jim Jeffries and the duo from the Reality Gays Podcast at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts this month. The venue also showcases students in three productions and offers two events designed to welcome children and adults on the Autism Spectrum as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities. Check out what's happening, they have it all this month. Self-professed “Southern Queens,” Jake Anthony and Matt Marr bring the Reality Gays Podcast “If You Can Dream It” to the Abdo New River Room on Friday, May 10th at 8:00 p.m. as part of The Truist Comedy Series. The duo adores reality shows about lonely hearts looking for love and are here to dish like your gay BFF. They recap it all including TLC's 90 Day Fiancé and Seeking Sister Wives as well as Netflix’s Love is Blind and other shows featuring people who are just hot messes looking for love. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Performance Project present Mean Girls, High School Version performed by students of the Youth Teen Spring Musical class grades 9-12, in the Amaturo Theater on Friday, May 10th at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 11th at 8:00 p.m. Based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls and adapted from Tina Fey's 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit with music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls High School Version is a fearless musical about chasing popularity and being true to yourself. When a high school student moves to suburban Illinois, she is confronted with the wild and vicious ways of the school’s popularity pecking order. When she goes undercover to end the popular girls’ hateful rule, the lines between her real and pretend selves become blurred and she must find her way back to herself and her true friends. This show features students from the Performance Project and the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center at the Broward Center. Mean Girls High School Version is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. The Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles comes to the Au-Rene Theater as part of The Allegro Fort Lauderdale Mosaic Series on Saturday, May 11th at 8:00 p.m. Experience over two dozen of The Beatles’ greatest hits, transcribed note-for-note and performed as originally recorded, with the South Florida Symphony Orchestra and four musicians who look and sound just like the original Fab Four! Hear “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section, experience the beauty of “Yesterday” with acoustic guitar and string quartet, enjoy the classical/rock blend on “I Am the Walrus,” relish the cascading orchestral crescendo on “A Day in the Life,” and so much more. It’s the best of The Beatles, from the early years on through the solo years, accompanied by the South Florida Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestra Sebrina Alfonso. No experience is necessary to enjoy the interactive and engaging All Abilities event on Sunday, May 12th at 11:00 a.m. in the JM Family Studio and the David & I. Lorraine Thomas Creative Learning Suites. The class will be divided into one for ages 4-14 and another for those 15 and older. The event is followed by refreshments. All Abilities classes are made possible with support from the Taft Foundation. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Outback Presents bring comic Jim Jeffries in the “Give ‘em What They Want” Tour to the Au-Rene Theater on Saturday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. One of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, he has made fans with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy. Honored as Stand-Up Comedian of the Year at the Just for Laughs Festival in summer 2019, Jeffries’ ninth stand up special Intolerant came out on Netflix last year and he currently hosts his own podcast I Don't Know About That with Jim Jefferies. He has also appeared on Legit on FX and The Jim Jefferies Show on Comedy Central. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and South Florida Cappies, Inc. present the 22nd Annual Cappies Awards celebrating outstanding achievement in high school theater on Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater. Nominees from 26 schools in Broward and Palm Beach will compete for the awards in 48 categories recognizing performers, orchestras, designers, technicians, publicists and critics. Modeled after Broadway's Tony Awards, the Cappies Awards will feature songs and scenes from the top-nominated shows. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts has been selected by Music Theater International (MTI) to be among the first in the country to produce DreamWorks Theatricals Trolls the Musical Jr., a brand-new original musical prior to its official release. The musical will be presented in the Amaturo Theater at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th. Broward Center students will perform in the musical under the direction of Broward Center artist-in-residence Tammy Holder. Audiences will join Poppy and her merry band of Trolls in a brand-new musical adventure set after the events of the first film. In the vibrant land of Berganland, trouble brews when a strict foreign emissary threatens to disrupt the cheerful world where the Trolls love to sing, dance and perform. With the threat of being turned into a diplomatic dish by a vengeful Chef looming over them, Poppy and her friends must revamp their show to meet the high expectations. This fun-filled, cheeky romp that only the Trolls can deliver features catchy songs, lively dances, uproarious comedy and, of course, plenty of vivid colors. Guests are invited to come early to participate in free activities for the whole family. Pre-show activities include friendship bracelet arts and crafts, a Trolls-themed selfie station, giveaways and a Trolls costume contest. A special sensory-inclusive performance of DreamWorks Theatricals Trolls the Musical Jr. will take place on Saturday, May 25th at 10:30 a.m. At the sensory-inclusive performance, guests will enjoy pre-show activities with Young At Art and a post-show meet and greet with the cast. This performance creates a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the Autism Spectrum as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities. An area adjacent to the theater has been designated as the ABA Centers of Florida Sensory Quiet Room with a specially trained therapist to provide audience support. Award-Winning Blues, Soul, and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland performs in the Amaturo Theater on Saturday, May 25th at 8:00 p.m. Possessing one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time, she is known worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music. Delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion, she won the 2021 Blues Music Award as the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year. On her new Alligator album, Done Come Too Far, Copeland continues the story she began telling on her groundbreaking America's Child and the Grammy-nominated Uncivil War, reflecting her vision of America's past, present and future. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents bring the 2024 Whee In 1st World Tour: “Whee In the Mood [Beyond]” to the Au-Rene Theater on Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30 p.m. The first Mamamoo member to debut as a soloist, Whee In released the album Magnolia in 2019, followed by Soar and the extended play releases Redd and Whee. Following her first studio album, IN the Mood, she is on a tour described as “the beginning of everything, ever changing. This place will pass the limits of yesterday and gift diversity.” Also in May, Vienna Trend Events LLC presents Fire of Anatolia, May 16th; Dance Now! Miami: Pop, May 17th; and Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center presents Israeli Dance Festival 24, May 26th. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at: www.BrowardCenter.org - Or: www.Ticketmaster.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222. 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 33304. For more information, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org - Subscribe to their channel at: www.YouTube.com/user/BrowardCenter - And join the conversation with: #BrowardCenter. For more information, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org . < Previous News Next News >

Celebrate The Holidays: Award-Winning Actress & Singer Amber Riley Is In Town November 29, 2023 Share Award-Winning Actress and Singer Amber Riley (Glee) will join the Gay Men’s Chorus Of South Florida (GMCSF) for its “Celebrate the Holidays'' concert at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13th, at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Under the baton of Artistic Director Gabe Salazar, GMCSF will treat audiences to a selection of popular holiday favorites, new standards, and creative vocal arrangements of time-honored classics. “The Gay Men’s Chorus Of South Florida is over the moon to welcome Extraordinary Superstar Amber Riley as our guest artist for this year’s ‘Celebrate the Holidays’ Concert at Hard Rock Live,” said Salazar. “This show will be an incredible and inspirational display of vocal talent as we join together to lift our voices in unity and harmony.” Special Guest Vocalist Amber Riley, best known for playing Mercedes Jones on the Fox Comedy-Drama Series Glee from 2009 – 2015, will join GMCSF, lending her soaring vocals to the gifted group. For her performance in Glee, she and the cast won a Screen Actors Guild Award and have been nominated for three Teen Choice Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, and a Grammy Award. Riley and partner Derek Hough won Season 17 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars 2013. In December 2015, she portrayed Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North, in NBC's live performance of The Wiz and the following year, she originated the lead role of Effie White in the West End Debut of Dreamgirls, for which she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical and an Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical Performance. In 2017, Riley appeared as a judge on BBC One’s musical theater talent show Let It Shine and formed a musical theater supergroup with Beverley Knight and Cassidy Janson, known collectively as Leading Ladies, which was signed to East West Records/Warner. Her Debut Album, “Songs From The Stage,” was also released in 2017, and in 2020, she released an EP as just “RILEY.” Most recently, Amber won Season 8 of FOX's The Masked Singer making history as the first celebrity ever to win both The Masked Singer and Dancing With The Stars. GMCSF will perform “Hark The Herald Angels Sing,” “Silver Bells,” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” among others. With more than 180 singers on their roster, the Gay Men’s Chorus Of South Florida is the most prominent Gay Men’s chorus in the southeastern United States and one of the country's top 10 largest LGBTQ+ Choruses. With a budget of over $1 Million, the Chorus reaches more than 20,000 people each season through its mainstage concert season and numerous community appearances. GMCSF’s “Celebrate The Holidays” Concert at Hard Rock Live is sponsored by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Amazon, The Grand Resort & Spa, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Holy Cross Health. “This is our sixth holiday season performing at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “We are grateful for their ongoing generosity and we thank all of our Sponsors for their continued support of our artistic endeavors,” added Salazar. Tickets are on sale now. Individual tickets start at $46 and are available to purchase from Ticketmaster. The Gay Men’s Chorus Of South Florida (GMCSF) Founded in 2010, the Gay Men’s Chorus Of South Florida is driven to open more minds and change hearts by pursuing a mission to inspire through song. Its membership and organization are diverse, intergenerational, and multicultural. In its short history, GMCSF has grown to include over 180 members and has become the largest Gay Men’s Chorus in the Southeastern United States and one of the country's top 10 largest LGBTQ+ Choruses. Under Artistic Director Gabe Salazar, GMCSF has earned a stellar reputation, garnering prestigious invitations to perform throughout the South Florida region. Annually, through a combination of mainstage, outreach, and educational performances, GMCSF reaches more than 20,000 individuals. GMCSF is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. To learn more, visit: www.gmcsf.org - Call: (954) 763-2266. Or e-mail: info@gmcsf.org . Hard Rock Live Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is South Florida’s premier entertainment venue. An investment of more than $125 Million, the 7,000-person capacity indoor venue features clamshell-style seating, offering guests an intimate experience. In 2023, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood won an Academy of Country Music Award in the Casino of the Year – Theater Category. Hard Rock Live also ranked Number 5 worldwide in 2022 Gross Revenue for both Pollstar Magazine and Billboard in its respective categories. Designed by Scéno Plus, the 225,000-Square-Foot Facility is equipped with State-Of-The-Art, In-House Sound and Lighting, large HD Viewing Screens and Mobile-Stage Technology. With its advanced capabilities, Hard Rock Live can support some of the entertainment industry’s biggest performers, as well as nationally and internationally televised awards shows, sporting events and more. A-list entertainers to perform at Hard Rock Live include The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Maroon 5, Billy Joel, and Dave Chappelle, among others. The Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441). For more information, visit us online at: www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com - Call: (800) 937-0010. Or follow us on: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly. To learn more about GMCSF, visit: www.gmcsf.org - Call: (954) 763-2266. Or e-mail: info@gmcsf.org . Follow us on Facebook, on TikTok: @gmcsf. On Instagram: @gmcsflorida and YouTube: @gmcsf. < Previous News Next News >

Fourth Of July On Hollywood Beach: Live Music & A Dazzling Offshore Fireworks Display Ring In The Holiday June 27, 2024 Share Sponsored by the City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, this Annual July 4th Event will feature entertainment beginning at 6:00 p.m., and a dazzling offshore fireworks display beginning at 9:00 p.m. Event schedule at the Hollywood Beach Theater: • 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - DJ Entertainment • 7:00 p.m. - Official Welcome • 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Live Music by “The Viva Band” • 9:00 p.m. - Offshore Fireworks Display Visitors to the beach will notice an enhanced police presence and enforcement of City ordinances. Visitors are asked to please abide by all rules and regulations while on the barrier island. Beach rules can be found at each entrance to the sandy beach. Lifeguard towers and first-aid stations are located along the sandy beach. If you see something, say something to a police officer, security and/or lifeguard. Call 911 in an emergency. Alcoholic beverages, firearms, weapons of any kind, fireworks of all types, sparklers, glass, single-use plastic and foam items, coolers larger than 36” long and barbecue grills are prohibited and will be confiscated. Connecting canopies, or canopies larger than 10’ X 10’ are prohibited. All dogs, unless a Service Animal, are prohibited on the Broadwalk. Dogs are welcome between the lifeguard stands at Pershing and Custer Streets only! Picnicking is permitted on the sandy beach in designated areas between Sherman and Custer Streets as well as within Charnow Park at Garfield Street, Keating Park at Magnolia Terrace, and Harry Berry Park at Azalea Terrace. To help keep Hollywood Beach beautiful, visitors are reminded to bring reusable items and clean up after themselves at the end of the day. Please do not overfill trash receptacles. As a reminder, Hollywood Beach is Plastic and Foam-FREE. Single-use plastics, foam containers, plastic bags, bottles and utensils are prohibited on Hollywood Beach, at City-operated parks and other City facilities. It is prime Turtle Nesting Season for several Protected Species of Sea Turtles. Turtle Nesting activity is normal and should not be considered an emergency. If you plan to stake out a spot on the sand to watch the fireworks, please avoid the nests and dunes and remember the nesting habits of Sea Turtles can be impacted by light sources, including flashlights. If you do encounter a Sea Turtle or Sea Turtle Nest, do not disturb it! Knowingly interfering with a Sea Turtle Nest could result in Civil or even Criminal Penalties and Fines. The Hollywood Police Marine Unit will be on enhanced patrol. All boaters are advised to travel at safe speeds and to watch for threatened or Endangered Species including: Manatees and Sea Turtles. Any collisions with or injuries to Sea Turtles, Manatees or other Protected Species must be reported to the Sea Turtle Emergency Line (24 hours) at: (954) 328-0580 and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at: 1 (888) 404-3922. Spectator boats are not allowed to anchor on or above sea grass, hard bottom or Coral Reef structures and could face Fines or Criminal Penalties for doing so. This is a condition of the event permit from the U.S. Coast Guard. Boaters also must remain at least 1,400 feet from the fireworks barge. The Hollywood Police Department Marine Unit will be on hand to assure boaters follow these regulations. Public Restrooms are located at the Nebraska Street Parking Garage and at Tyler, Fillmore, Johnson, Garfield, Taft, and Missouri Streets on the Broadwalk for your convenience. Rideshare & Sun Shuttle Service Due to the anticipated heavy traffic and no Public Shuttle Service, access to the barrier island will be limited. The Hollywood Police Department will be monitoring parking and beach capacity in an effort to maintain a safe environment for all. Once capacity is reached, motorists will be directed to seek an alternative. Uber and Lyft drivers may drop off and pick up passengers at the designated ride-share spot on Tyler Street between A1A and Surf Road. Riders should expect heavy traffic delays. The Hollywood Sun Shuttle, operated by Circuit, is an environmentally friendly, Electric Public Transportation option that transports riders through service areas from points west of I-95 to City Hall Circle, Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Beach and along portions of Federal Highway. An App requested ride is $2 per person per ride. Hailing a ride is free, hop on and off along the route the driver is already going for the paid App requested ride. The Sun Shuttle will be operating from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 4th and dropping off passengers at the designated ride share location on Hollywood Beach. Download the FREE “Ride Circuit” App from the App Store or Google Play. Riders should expect heavy traffic and lengthy service delays, and service routes may be altered due to traffic congestion. TRAFFIC PLAN - EXPECT HEAVY DELAYS Dania Beach Boulevard From 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. access to the barrier island will be closed. All eastbound traffic will be U-Turned and directed west on Dania Beach Boulevard. Sheridan Street From 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. no eastbound traffic will be permitted onto the Barrier Island via Sheridan Street. All eastbound traffic will be directed north onto Southeast 5th Avenue, south onto North 14th Avenue, or to U-turn westbound on Sheridan Street. Hollywood Boulevard From 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. the southbound A1A exit ramp to westbound Hollywood Boulevard will be closed. From 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastbound traffic will be directed north or south on A1A. From 8:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. all eastbound traffic from Hollywood Boulevard to A1A will be directed southbound only. Hallandale Beach Boulevard From 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. all northbound traffic on A1A will be directed to U-Turn at Jackson Street southbound towards Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Ocean Drive - North of Sheridan Street From 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. northbound traffic will be directed north toward Dania Beach Boulevard. Southbound traffic will be directed west on Sheridan Street. Ocean Drive – Sheridan Street To Hollywood Boulevard. From 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. the Hollywood Police Department will restrict southbound traffic between Sheridan Street and Hollywood Boulevard to one lane. The southbound A1A exit ramp to westbound Hollywood Boulevard will be closed. Northbound traffic will be directed to the exit at Sheridan Street. Broward County Transit will travel northbound only during this timeframe. Holland Park & Polk Street Marina Once the parking lots reach capacity, the only permitted vessel traffic will be that which is leaving the marina. Bridge Schedule Intracoastal Waterway bridges will maintain their regular schedules throughout the day and early evening, but from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. bridges at Dania Beach Boulevard, Sheridan Street, and Hollywood Boulevard will remain in the down position to allow vehicular traffic to enter and exit the beach. Marine traffic is limited. Garage Parking Public parking at the City-operated parking garages on the barrier island is on a first come, first served basis. The Garfield Parking Garage, 300 Connecticut Street, and the Nebraska Parking Garage, 327 Nebraska Street are expected to reach capacity quickly, early in the day. The SPECIAL EVENT FLAT RATE of $30 for 24-hours applies at these two locations. The rate will be charged beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Standard parking rates apply only at City-operated parking garages in Downtown Hollywood at the Radius Garage, 250 North 19th Avenue and Van Buren Garage at 251 South 20th Avenue. Public parking is available at the following locations on Hollywood Beach: Hollywood Beach Garage at A1A and Hollywood Boulevard; North Beach Park at Sheridan Street and A1A (must enter before sundown); Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort at A1A and Johnson Street; Keating Park at 2400 South Ocean Drive/301 Magnolia Terrace; the Dunewalk/Summit Lot at 1200 South Ocean Drive and the Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood at 3555 South Ocean Drive. Special event rates may vary at these locations. Be aware, those choosing to park on private property must follow the property owner’s rules exactly to avoid a ticket, tow, or immobilization device. For additional event information, contact the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts at: (954) 921-3404. < Previous News Next News >

P.Pole Pizza in Hallandale Beach Offers Creative Twist on Best Pizza in Town April 24, 2022 Share The time-honored dish of pizza has an amazing twist in Hallandale Beach that is not to be missed. Created by a millennial, but loved by all ages is the trendy restaurant P.Pole Pizza. The beloved establishment puts your pizza passion to the test as you create your own pie to please your taste buds. This reimagined pizza chain is the answer to finding pies which cater to gluten free and organic tastes with a vast array of flavors and options. Opened in 2021 by franchise owner Anthony DiCarlo, the Hallandale Beach spot is P.Pole Pizza’s second location in the state of Florida. The original P.Pole Pizza in Coral Gables serves as a launching pad for the famous chain. It changed up the pizza industry with its rectangle-shaped servings and was all started by Parsons School of Design student, Giulia Carniato. Along with her father, Stefano Carniato, they revolutionized the way pies and slices were served. Customers from day one fell in love with the concept restaurant that is now expanding franchises across the USA. With three choices of dough, plus five sauces and over 50 toppings to choose from, you can enjoy mouthwatering pizza in mere minutes – two minutes and five seconds, to be exact. And to add to the deliciously fun element is that pizzas are shaped in the form of a skateboard because it bakes faster in their new, cutting-edge oven where temperatures can reach as high as 800 degrees. "It's all about the customers,” explains DiCarlo about giving customers the unique taste and look of pizza they crave. "Whatever they want on their pizzas, we got it for them." It’s like taking a blank canvas and making an edible Mona Lisa. From tomato to spicy tomato, as well as alfredo, pesto and barbeque, plus seven types of cheese, including a vegan option, you can keep coming back to make all the combos you are craving. Different dough offerings include standard, chia seed infused, and even cauliflower, their gluten free option for people with allergies or those watching their weight. And tasty toppings include pepperoni, cheese, fresh spinach, artichokes, broccoli, grilled onions, jalapeno, mushrooms, sweet peppers and anchovies, just to name a few. "Our pizzas are made fresh to order from scratch and are ready to eat in less than just three minutes. They’re served piping hot and delicious,” states DiCarlo. Additionally, P.Pole gives customers the option of selecting one of their signature pizzas which are also baked in just over two minutes. Scrumptious signature pizza options include the Ameri-can, Italian, Cuban, Veggie, Meat and Barbeque. And best of all you get healthy options that all ages will love. This is not your old-school pizzeria. This is the future of food that will only get bigger and better over time. Customers can also order on the restaurants' app and sign up for their rewards program. For every dollar spent, customers will earn a coin which accumulates over time so that pizza lovers can eventually use these coins towards purchases in the future. P.Pole Pizza has also announced that they will be offering their own delivery services in the near future, but for now, customers can get their creative creations delivered via Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. P.Pole Pizza 1113 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009 954-510-9833 < Previous News Next News >