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Salt In My Soul: A Documentary of An Unfinished Life February 3, 2022 Share Based on the bestselling posthumously published memoir of the same name, Salt In My Soul is a documentary and classic coming of age story about a young woman figuring out how to live while dying. Mallory Smith was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three. In her twenty five-year battle with the deadly disease, she carved out a life that most of us don’t come close to. Using Mallory’s posthumously published 2500-page secret diaries, hundreds of hours of newly discovered footage, and audio recordings, the film offers Mallory as the narrator of her own extraordinary chronicle. Following her realization at age nine that she would die young, Mallory secretly began to record her inner thoughts in her diary while throwing herself at life: friendships in elementary school, lovers and sports teams in high school, the little travel her disease would allow. She attended college and explored the wider world, one that was just beyond her grasp. She became a devoted environmentalist, seeing a startling and vivid metaphor for her declining health in the destruction of our world. Her father feverishly researched treatment options, desperate that the death sentence be commuted. Her mother obsessively helped her to live, cooking to maintain her weight and create community, raising money for research, and teaching her to prioritize relationships over all else. Mallory fought. And she wrote; about her fears, her loves, her pain, her depression, her hopes, and gave a voice to the many millions who struggle with invisible or visible illness. In Mallory’s final days, her father uncovered a long-forgotten treatment that is now changing the world of medicine. Heartbreakingly, it came too late to save his daughter. Mallory was a young woman who lived with illness her whole life, who suffered immeasurably but who always found the will to live happy. Her story is a testament to enduring parental love and determination and the healing power of memoir as medicine, inspiring all of us to live life as fully as possible in the face of the challenges we all face. Will Battersby (Filmmaker) has been producing documentaries and features for 15 years. His first documentary as producer, Trumbo, won the National Board of Review Freedom of Speech award. The film, about blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, was released by Samuel Goldwyn Films and had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Salt In My Soul is Will’s second documentary as director. The first, The Canal, will be released by Showtime which is currently adapting it into a limited series. Will is producing alongside Patricia Arquette, who will also direct. The Canal is the first feature documentary about the environmental tragedy in the Love Canal neighborhood of Niagara Falls and the extraordinary group of working-class women who fought to save their families. About The Book Salt In My Soul: An Unfinished Life, by Mallory Smith, is a powerful, intimate, and inspiring portrait of a brave young woman living with chronic illness. Mallory understood that patient voices need to be amplified in order to improve healthcare, that the intersection of human behavior and nature is critical to environmental sustainability, and that love and friendship give life meaning. As Mallory’s body deteriorated, she sharpened her mind, crystalized her thinking, and honed her writing skills. In her 2500 pages of private journal entries, she created poetry out of prosaic experiences. Beautifully written, provocative, and peppered with insights, SALT IN MY SOUL reminds us to follow Mallory's mantra and "Live Happy." For more information about the book Salt In My Soul: An Unfinished Life please go to: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/607965/salt-in-my-soul-by-mallory-smith/ or to view the Salt in My Soul Official Trailer visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSnu6k5emhA < Previous News Next News >

Jewish Family Home Care Once Again Awarded With Three 2025 Best Of Home Care® Awards Pictured: JFHC CEO Robin Miller Feb 18, 2025 Jewish Family Home Care (JFHC) – a not-for-profit agency – is honored to announce that it once again received three 2025 Best of Home Care Awards from Activated Insights, formerly Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in experience management for post-acute care. The awards include the Leader in Experience, Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice. JFHC received all three awards in 2024 and both the Best of Home Care® – Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards from Activated Insights in 2023. JFHC provides multi-reach, non-medical home quality home health care for Broward County, Florida seniors from all reaches of life and any faith. JFHC is one of the largest providers of home health care providing assistance to Holocaust survivors and anyone in Broward County needing in-home care. Providing service to more than 400 clients, including over 300 Holocaust survivors, JFHC offers services such as home health aides, companions, housekeepers and certified nursing assistants. It delivers tailor-made home health care plans, with special consideration to patients’ physical and emotional needs, as well as their family’s budget. The Leader in Experience Award is the highest recognition awarded by Activated Insights and is given to select home care businesses that consistently rank among the very highest in 10 or more quality metrics. As a Leader in Experience, JFHC is now recognized among the top 10% of home care providers participating in the nationwide Activated Insights Experience Management program. This accomplishment demonstrates JFHC’s long-term dedication to excellent care and quality improvement. To qualify for this award, 10% of JFHC’s clients and caregivers were interviewed each month by Activated Insights. Over 12 months, JFHC received high client and caregiver satisfaction ratings in areas such as caregiver training, compassion of caregivers, communication, scheduling, client/caregiver compatibility and more. Using feedback from clients and employees, as well as quality benchmarks from Activated Insights, the JFHC management team set goals to reach the highest level of experience possible. The Best of Home Care® – Leader in Experience Award highlights the top-performing home care businesses in the nation. Activated Insights believes that by honoring these providers, families looking for in-home care for a loved one will be able to recognize and choose a trusted home care provider. The Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards are granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on client and employee satisfaction scores gathered by Activated Insights. JFHC is now ranked among a small handful of home care providers across the country who have proven their ability to provide an exceptional working experience to employees and the highest quality care to clients. Best of Home Care providers have contracted with Activated Insights to gather feedback from their clients and caregivers via live phone interviews each month. Because Activated Insights is an independent company, it can collect honest and unbiased feedback. “We are proud to once again be honored with the 2025 Best of Home Care® – Leader in Experience, Employer & Provider of Choices awards from Activated Insights,” said JFHC CEO Robin Miller. “Each of these awards is a true testament to our commitment to providing exceptional in-home care to our families, as they are based on testimonials from both our clients and our caregivers. This wouldn’t be possible without my incredible team who shares my passion for excellence and delivering the best results to our clients and their families. Knowing that we’re making a difference in the lives of others fuels our passion and commitment to exceeding expectations every day.” “At Activated Insights, our mission is to help post-acute care businesses create an experience that goes beyond client and caregiver expectations; ultimately improving outcomes for all stakeholders in the care continuum,” says Bud Meadows, Chief Executive Officer of Activated Insights. “When we see agencies like Jewish Family Home Care that have so effectively provided outstanding care and employment experiences, we know we’re on the right track. Jewish Family Home Care has worked extremely hard to prioritize high-quality care and employment, and their work hasn’t gone unnoticed. These awards allow them to show proof of quality to potential clients and caregivers.” To find out more about JFHC’s commitment to excellence, please visit: www.JFCares.org - Or call: (954) 908-5677. Previous Next

A Memorable May: Extraordinary Performances Come To The Broward Center April 28, 2022 Share May brings an array of live, extraordinary performances to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award-Winning Gospel Great Fred Hammond ("Blessed") with his buttery, tender voice is bringing back the “Festival of Praise Tour” for 2022 with Six-Time GRAMMY®-Winner Israel Houghton and Gospel Music Hall-Of-Famer Hezekiah Walker ("Every Praise") to the Au-Rene Theater on Sunday, May 1st, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Included in Essence Magazine’s list of the “50 Greatest Male Singers Of All Time,” Hammond has topped Billboard Charts and sold millions of records. The Festival Of Praise Tour once again promises to be an unforgettable hand-clapping and foot-stomping, get you up and out of your seat worship explosion with a production and stage sets that are unmatched from any Gospel Tour. Tickets are $39.50-$89.50 with Spirit Level Club tickets at $129.50. America's Favorite TV Personality, Best-Selling Author and Powerhouse Businesswoman Lala Kent delivers her wit, humor and brutal honesty live on stage as the Broward Center and AEG Presents bring “Give Them Lala Live: The Brand New Tour” to the Amaturo Theater on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Fans who have been listening to her Podcast and following her life unfold on camera, can now be a participant in the madness and expect behind-the-scenes stories, unfiltered commentary, interactive games & segments, audience advice, Q&A and possibly some special guest appearances. This performance is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Tickets are $34.50-$54.50 with VIP Packages available for $139.50 & $189.50 that include a meet & greet. The Bank Of America: Broadway In Fort Lauderdale Season, presented by Broadway Across America, Florida Theatrical Association and the Broward Center presents Pretty Woman: The Musical in the Au-Rene Theater from Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 to Sunday, May 15th, 2022. After an incredible run on Broadway, this Audience Choice Award-Winner is now on tour with one of Hollywood’s most beloved stories of all time which is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood and Broadway. Featuring Direction and Choreography by the two-time Tony Award® Winner Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), an original score by Grammy Winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69,” “Heaven”) and a book by the Movie’s Legendary Director Garry Marshall and Screenwriter J.F. Lawton, Pretty Woman: The Musical lifts spirits and lightens hearts. Performance times vary. Tickets begin at $35 with Spirit Level Club tickets at $140. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, Legally Blonde: Teen Spring Musical is presented at the Amaturo Theater on Friday, May 6th, 2022 and Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Presented in partnership with The Performance Project School of the Arts, the musical features advanced students from the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center on the Broward Center Campus, whose classes in advanced techniques in acting, singing and dance were integrated into the rehearsal process. The Fabulously Fun Award-Winning Musical is based on the adored Movie that follows the transformation of Elle Woods. Determined to get her ex-boyfriend back, she charms her way into Harvard Law School and along the way, tackles stereotypes and scandals in the pursuit of her dreams. Tickets are $20. Students in the Broward Center's Advanced Musical Theater Workshop at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center star in Seussical Jr. in the Amaturo Theater on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 and Thursday, May 12th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. The students in grades 4-12, have been studying in small groups to strengthen techniques in singing, dancing and acting as they rehearsed the musical. "Oh, the things you can think of" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper. Horton the Elephant, The Cat In The Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza. Tickets are $15. John Ondrasik leads a one-man band as Five for Fighting with String Quartet comes to the Amaturo Theater on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Five for Fighting rose to fame in 2001 with the strength of the Pop/Rock Ballad “Superman (It's Not Easy).” The song was a deeply-felt, worldwide mega-hit, which served as an Unofficial Anthem Of Healing following the September 11th, 2001, Terrorist Attacks. Another Top 40 Hit, "100 Years," followed three years later, thus cementing Five for Fighting's status as one of the decade's leading balladeers. Many other hits followed and six studio albums have since been released. He's had songs featured in 350 Films, TV Shows and Advertisements. His talents have extended beyond himself as he's penned tunes for artists ranging from: Josh Groban, Tim McGraw and The Backstreet Boys. Tickets for this concert presented by the Broward Center and AEG Presents are $39.50-$59.50. Sweet as pie and sharp as cheddar, the terminally delightful BenDeLaCreme is known for combining her background in the performing and visual arts with a love of spectacle, glamor and Saturday morning cartoons – dazzling crowds near and far. Presented by the Broward Center and AEG Presents, BenDeLaCreme will perform at the Amaturo Theater on Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. She has toured throughout the world, premiered in three critically acclaimed solo shows off-Broadway, as well as written, directed and produced a myriad of narrative works and variety spectaculars that have played to sold-out audiences for over a decade. BenDeLaCreme has appeared on two Seasons of the Emmy Award-Winning RuPaul's Drag Race and was featured among the show's “15 Fan Favorites of All Time.” After being crowned "Miss Congeniality" in Season Six, she returned to compete on the Third Season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars on VH1 where she garnered more challenge wins than any other competitor in the show's history. This event is not appropriate for children under 12 years. Tickets are $44.50-$54.50 with $120 VIP tickets available which include a meet and greet. Prepare to party with Max Weinberg’s Jukebox at the Amaturo Theater on Friday, May 27th, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. For 45 years Max Weinberg has held the drum chair behind Bruce Springsteen and The E Street band, playing before millions around the world. While anchoring the house band for Late Night with Conan O'Brien for 17 years, Weinberg enjoyed expanding his role as bandleader and resident music historian. Max Weinberg's Jukebox comes armed with an unlimited repertoire of Classic Songs encouraging the audience to create the set list in real time from a video menu of over 200 songs for his Crack Four-Piece Group to play on demand. Tickets are $45-$65. Also in May at the Broward Center are performances by Ukrainian Dancers of Miami in The Ukrainian Montage (Sunday, May 1st, 2022); Dance NOW! Miami & The Limón Company featuring The Waldstein Sonata (Friday, May 13th, 2022); Miami City Ballet: Prodigal Son (Saturday, May 21st, 2022 - Sunday, May 22nd, 2022); The Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center presents The Israeli Dance Festival (Sunday, May 29th, 2022); Big Time Operator Inc. presents Alyssa Edwards: Life, Love & Lashes Tour (Tuesday, May 31st, 2022). Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and Parker Playhouse. Buy tickets On-line At: BrowardCenter.org, Or At: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ By Phone At: (954) 462-0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information, Visit: https://www.browardcenter.org/ Like us on Facebook At: https://www.facebook.com/browardcenter/ and https://www.facebook.com/browardcentereducation/ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram At: @BrowardCenter. Subscribe to our channel At: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrowardCenter and join the conversation with: #BrowardCenter. < Previous News Next News >

A Real-Life “Lion King” Story - Broward Performing Arts Foundation Kicked off the 2024-2025 Season Thu Nov 28 2024 17:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

‘Never Again' In Focus - Global Law Enforcement Leaders Gather At Auschwitz For Intense Training Program Jewish Connection News May 19, 2026 In The Shadow Of One Of History’s Darkest Sites, More Than 120 Senior Law Enforcement Leaders Gathered This Week In Poland For A Program With An Urgent Mandate To Translate Memory Into Action. The seminar, titled “Operationalizing Never Again Not On Our Watch 2026,” was hosted at the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation in Oswiecim, adjacent to the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz. Organized in partnership with the Rutgers University Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience and the University of Virginia, the program brought together police leaders, policymakers and security officials from across the United States, Europe and beyond for an intensive period of study and discussion. Among the highest-ranking participants were New Jersey State Police Acting Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle, New York Police Department Executive Director Amy E. Bishop, Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Tasha Bryant and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superintendent Sanjaya Wijayakoon, alongside Senior European Leadership including German Police Union Federal Chairman Jochen Kopelke. Their presence underscored the program’s reach into the upper ranks of global policing at a moment of heightened concern over extremism, antisemitism and other forms of hate. For the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation, the convening reflects a broader educational mission that has, over the past decade, engaged tens of thousands of diplomats, military personnel, law enforcement officials and educators in Holocaust based training programs focused on tolerance, human rights and ethical leadership. Participants spent time in Oswiecim combining historical study with professional dialogue. They toured the remains of the Auschwitz Birkenau camp complex, engaged in seminars on the role of state institutions in enabling atrocities and took part in discussions designed to connect those lessons to contemporary policing. “Law enforcement officers hold immense authority and responsibility,” said Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Director General Jack Simony. “Our responsibility is to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are not confined to history but are actively shaping how today’s leaders confront bigotry, hatred and the dehumanization of others.” The program’s structure reflects a growing emphasis on professional audiences particularly those entrusted with public authority. While Holocaust education has long focused on students and the general public, institutions like the Auschwitz Jewish Center have increasingly tailored their work to judges, diplomats and law enforcement officials, arguing that such groups play a decisive role in preventing hate and protecting vulnerable communities. “Never Again is not a slogan it is a responsibility,” said Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Chairman Simon Bergson. “By bringing together leaders from across countries and disciplines we are building a community committed to recognizing warning signs and acting before prejudice and hatred escalate into violence.” The delegation reflected that international scope. In addition to senior American officials, participants included police leaders and union representatives from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Estonia as well as officials from Canada, Kenya and Australia. Many hold positions that shape training standards, departmental policy and national policing strategy. The program was led by Paul Goldenberg, Chair of the initiative, alongside colleagues from Rutgers and the University of Virginia and featured a mix of lectures, site visits and small group discussions. For many, the setting itself a short distance from the barracks and crematoria of Auschwitz served as a stark reminder of how ordinary institutions including police forces were once drawn into systems of persecution and mass murder. “In Oswiecim, where the consequences of hatred were carried out with the participation of ordinary institutions, we are consistently reminded that the line between protection and persecution is defined by human choices,” said Tomasz Kuncewicz. “Programs like this are about equipping today’s leaders with the awareness and moral clarity to ensure that authority is always used to defend human dignity, never to erode it.” Sessions focused on the incremental nature of authoritarianism, the normalization of bias and the ethical obligations of officers when confronted with unlawful or discriminatory directives. The delegation included senior law enforcement officials from across the United States and abroad. including: • From Arizona: Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Captain Tim Williams. • From California: San Mateo Police Department Chief Ed Barberini. • From Colorado: Denver Sheriff’s Department Major Keri Adcock; Boulder Police Department Deputy Chief Ron Gosage; Colorado State Patrol Captain Wesley Kartus; Colorado State Patrol Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Downing. • From the District of Columbia: Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Tasha Bryant; Metropolitan Police Department Captain Gavin Nelson. • From Florida: Aventura Police Department Chief Michael Bentolila; St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Reservist Adam Dobrin. • From Maryland: Montgomery County Department of Police Captain Kathy M. Estrada; Hyattsville Police Department Deputy Chief Laura Lanham. • From Massachusetts: Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Tucker; Wellfleet Police Department Reserve Officer Marc Spigel. • From Minnesota: Minneapolis Police Department Bureau Chief Ganesha Martin. • From New Jersey: New Jersey State Police Acting Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle; South Brunswick Police Department Captain Jeffrey Russo; Monmouth Junction Police Department Chief Raymond J. Hayducka; Cinnaminson Police Department Chief William Obuchowski; New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Director Mitchell Sklar. • From New York: New York Police Department Executive Director Amy E. Bishop; Suffolk County Police Department Assistant Commissioner Elizabeth Daitz. • From North Dakota: North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation Chief Agent Casey Miller. • From Tennessee: Knoxville Police Department Captain Tracy Hunter; Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch. • From Texas: Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Joseph Saavedra; Collin County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff AJ Skinner. • From Virginia: Virginia State Police Lieutenant Colonel Norman Gray; Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Major David Hill; Louisa County Fire and EMS Deputy Chief Chris Lee. • From Washington: Seattle Police Department Lieutenant Dorothy Kim. • From Australia: Queensland Police Service Assistant Commissioner Virginia Nelson. • From Belgium: Antwerp Police Department Chief External Relations Karl Hereen; Antwerp Police Department Commissioner Bob Davits; Local Police Antwerp First Inspector Van Bogaert Koen. • From Canada: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superintendent Sanjaya Wijayakoon. • From Estonia: Estonian Police and Border Guard Prefecture Head Vaiko Vaher. • From Germany: German Police Union Federal Chairman Jochen Kopelke; German Police Union Deputy Chairman Sven Huber; Bavarian State Police Colonel Bernd Burger; Lower Saxony Police Detective Superintendent Damian Janitzki. • From Kenya: Anti-Terrorism Police Unit Chief Inspector Alvince Osura. • From Netherlands: Dutch Police Union Strategic Advisor Michel Oz; National Police Superintendent Koen Simmers; Dutch Police Union President Vanessa van den Berg. • From Portugal: Public Security Police Superintendent Rui Paulo Domingues Neves. As the program concluded, participants departed Oswiecim with a shared charge to carry forward the lessons of a place synonymous with human destruction into institutions tasked with protecting life and liberty. For the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation, the hope is that such efforts will ensure that remembrance is not passive but operational embedded in the daily decisions of those who wield authority in societies around the world. The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the lessons learned from the Holocaust to combat hatred and bigotry through educational programs and by providing direct humanitarian aid to victims of mass atrocities. It supports survivors of genocides and other tragedies, including Ukrainian refugees and those impacted by Hamas's October 7 attacks. The Foundation maintains the Auschwitz Jewish Center, the last remaining synagogue in Oswiecim (Auschwitz) and serves as the primary institution dedicated to preserving the memory of the town's Jewish community while addressing hate. To date, over a million people have visited the center, more than 300,000 students participated in its educational programs and tens of thousands of diplomats, military and law enforcement personnel and educators, have taken part in its educational initiatives on tolerance and the Holocaust. For more information, visit: https://ajcfus.org/ . More than 120 senior law enforcement leaders gathered this week in Poland for the seminar. (Photos, Courtesy of the AJCF) The mission is to engaged tens of thousands of diplomats, military personnel, law enforcement officials and educators in Holocaust based training programs focused on tolerance, human rights and ethical leadership. Policymakers and security officials from across the United States, Europe and beyond came together for an intensive period of study and discussion. “Law enforcement officers hold immense authority and responsibility,” said Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Director General Jack Simony. Previous Next

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Wai Lana's 'Namaste' Music Video Explodes - A Timeless Yoga Anthem Is Blowing Up On TikTok - Showing That Meaningful Messages Can Light Up The Internet South Florida Sun Times Jul 16, 2025 Originally Released 10 Years Ago And Recently Re-Released, This Highly Resonant And Relevant Music Video Is Proving That Authentic Spiritual Content Can Thrive On Tiktok. Wai Lana's "Namaste" Was Originally Created In Honor Of The First International Yoga Day In 2015. At The Time, It Was Broadcast At The United Nations Yoga Day Celebration And Featured At Times Square Where Thousands Of People Gathered To Celebrate. Now In 2025, It Has Exploded To Over 15 Million Views On Tiktok In About One Week, Demonstrating The Platform's Power To Inspire People Of All Ages With The Timeless Wisdom Of Yoga. The phenomenon began when the video hit one million TikTok views in 24 hours following its anniversary re-release, but what started as a milestone has transformed into something deeper. Unlike typical viral content with short lifespans, "Namaste" has maintained steady growth throughout the week as viewers continue showing overwhelming support with their likes, comments, and shares. The song's message that the choices we make as individuals can create meaningful change has proven prophetic in this digital age. "We can be little lights / Together shining bright / Lighting up the world," Wai Lana sings, and that's exactly what's happening as viewers enthusiastically spread the message. Each like and share represents someone choosing to be a "little light" - proving that small individual actions can indeed illuminate the world when multiplied across a global platform. This organic spread comes at a particularly significant time. As mental health concerns reach critical levels and global tensions escalate, the message of interconnectedness in "Namaste" is resonating with people wanting peace and authentic connection. "What fascinates me is seeing people of all ages embracing a message I humbly introduced a decade ago," says Wai Lana. "That so many people are being touched by this authentic and uplifting message shows they are hungry for wisdom, not just entertainment." The "Namaste" music video is available at TikTok, at: https://wailana.com - and other online platforms. About Wai Lana: Wai Lana has been at the forefront of bringing authentic Yoga wisdom to mainstream audiences for over four decades. As creator and host of "Wai Lana Yoga," the longest-running fitness series on public television, she was a major pioneer in making the Eastern practices of Yoga and meditation accessible in the West. Her approach emphasizes Yoga as a complete lifestyle rather than merely physical exercise, offering a gentle and effective approach to improving physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. With content now spanning traditional television, streaming platforms, and Social Media, Wai Lana continues to adapt ancient wisdom for contemporary seekers of all ages with her music videos and new Wai Lana Insights series. Wai Lana - Official Sites: Official Website - https://wailana.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/wailanayoga Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wailana Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wai_lana Check out another video from Wai Lana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02vaNfhIKCA Previous Next

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Holiday Classics, Music And Laughs Part 2 - Fun Is Waiting To Be Unwrapped This December At The Parker December 5, 2024 Share Audiences will continue to enjoy unwrapping an eclectic mix of holiday favorites the rest of this month at The Parker in the Lillian S. Wells Hall, with classics performed by Debbie Gibson, Arts Ballet Theatre’s enchanting production of “The Nutcracker,” and joyous tunes with electrifying choreography from Broadway performers in Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays, as well as an exciting lineup that brings the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, laughs from David Sedaris, Brian Regan, Sheng Wang and Lewis Black, a sprinkle of magic from Jen Kramer, and rock music from Alan Parsons, Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band, Zebra and more. Debbie Gibson: Winterlicious - An Evening of Holiday and Hits brings the recording and Broadway star to The Parker on Friday, December 13th at 8:00 p.m. as part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series. After bursting onto the music scene at 16 with "Foolish Beat" as the youngest artist in history to write, produce and perform a number one hit, she has gone on to sell more than 16 million albums and starred in 17 musicals, from Broadway’s “Les Misérables” to the West End’s “Grease.” Her single “Girls Night Out” soared to number four on the U.S. Billboard and UK MusicWeek Charts and her 2021 release “The Body Remembers,” featuring her first original material in 20 years, promptly shot up to number two on the Apple Pop Sales Charts and achieved one million streams in its first month. This holiday season, she will also treat audiences to songs from her 14-track album “Winterlicious,” which delivers a blend of classics and originals. After having rocked Broadway with more than 10,000 performances in the five-time Tony® Award-nominated show “Rock of Ages,” Broadway's Rock of Ages Band takes the stage as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series in a rescheduled performance on Sunday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m. Constantine Maroulis (vocals), who starred as Drew in the original Broadway and national tour productions and earned a Tony nomination for the role, will be part of the all-star Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band that is the force behind "Broadway's Best Party." Playing the greatest rock hits from the glam metal bands of the '80s, this show delivers songs by Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Foreigner, Journey, Poison, Twisted Sister, Joan Jett, Styx and Pat Benatar. Joining Maroulis are Broadway and national tour “Rock of Ages” alumni Tommy Kessler (guitar); Zach “AttAkk” Hennig (guitar); Josephine Rose Roberts (vocals), who starred as “Regina” in the Broadway and National tour productions; Winston Roye (bass); Richard Maheux (keyboards); and Jon Weber (drums). They are considered the greatest group of Rock musicians and singers to ever have graced a Broadway stage. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida's enchanting production of “The Nutcracker,” choreographed and directed by Artistic Director Vladimir Issaev, is presented as a Smart Stage Matinee on Thursday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m. at The Parker. This heartwarming production is a true holiday masterpiece that unwraps a world of wonder where snowflakes, sugarplums and magical dolls come to life, all set to Tchaikovsky's score. This critically acclaimed production showcases the extraordinary talent of the troupe's professional dancers complemented by the joyful participation of talented local children. Perfect for creating cherished memories, “The Nutcracker” is an ideal introduction to the art of ballet, inspiring young audiences and igniting a lifelong passion for dance. Smart Stage Matinee performances are ideal for charter, private, public and parochial school students and home-school networks. These educational performances are curriculum-driven and align with Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards. Free study guides called “Curriculum Connections” are available to download on the Broward Center’s website. Arts Ballet Theatre maintains a very strict late seating policy and latecomers will not be seated until intermission. Celebrate the most magical time of the year at Jen Kramer's Magical Holiday Show as she transforms the impossible into the impossible-to-ignore as part of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Imagination Series at The Parker on Saturday December 28th at 8:00 p.m. Wowing audiences with her contagious smile and world-class sleight-of-hand, she has performed for audiences around the world and been featured on the television shows “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” “Masters of Illusion” and NBC's “Today Show.” Kramer is a member of the Society of American Magicians, the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Academy of Magical Arts and Hollywood's world-famous Magic Castle. Founded in 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and still selling out venues close to 50 years later, Zebra brings its rock sounds to The Parker as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series on Sunday, December 29th at 7:00 p.m. The band has defied all the odds of most rock groups by staying together and continuing to evolve their sound throughout the years. All original members Randy Jackson, Felix Hanemann and Guy Gelso are at the top of their game playing for loyal fans across the country and drawing in a new generation of fans year after year. In 1982, Zebra's self-titled debut album went gold and was the fastest selling debut album in Atlantic Records' history thanks to the radio and MTV airplay of "Tell Me What You Want" and "Who's Behind the Door?" In 2010, Zebra was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and is acknowledged as Louisiana's number one rock and roll band by the Louisiana Music Commission. 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. < Previous News Next News >

The 2025 Broadway Concert Series At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Aventura Digest November 15, 2024 Share The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, which has hosted such legendary Broadway stars as Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin, is proud to announce the 2025 Broadway Concert Series presented by the City of Aventura featuring the original stars of several Broadway blockbusters. Tickets are on sale now to see Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, who starred together in Rent; a Hairspray original cast reunion with Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy; and John Lloyd Young, who portrayed Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on both stage and screen. Ticket buyers also have the option to purchase the opportunity to meet the artists after the show and have a photo taken. The series begins on Sunday, January 19th at 7:00 p.m. when Tony Award® Nominee Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp perform their new show celebrating 30 years of friendship in an unforgettable and celebratory night of music, stories, and fun. The duo will deliver songs from Rent and various projects throughout their careers as well as music that has influenced their lives. Since originating the role of Roger in Rent, Pascal has appeared in leading roles in the Broadway hits Aida, Memphis, Something Rotten! and Disaster! Rapp, who originated the role of Mark in Rent, just completed an acclaimed Off-Broadway run of his original show Without You and is known for starring in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and If/Then. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original Broadway Musical Hairspray, original cast members Marissa Jaret Winokur (Tracy), Kerry Butler (Penny) and Laura Bell Bundy (Amber) reunite for the first time in Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now on Thursday, March 6th at 8:00 p.m. With 16 Broadway shows and over 200 episodes of television between them, this trio has truly done it all as Winokur starred in Dancing with the Stars, Butler received a Tony nomination for Xanadu and Bundy’s performance in Legally Blonde also received Tony nomination. These powerhouse performers take the audience on a hilarious and meaningful musical journey singing hits from their shows as they share stories from their origins as teenage performers, strong friendships, acclaimed careers and their children. When Broadway Producer and Film Director Clint Eastwood needed to find a performer to match the immense talent and legendary charisma of Frankie Valli for Jersey Boys they turned to John Lloyd Young who stars in the 2025 Broadway Concert Series season finale on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. Young, who received both a Tony and Grammy® Award for his performance in Jersey Boys, will deliver a celebration of classic hits from the '50s and '60s presented in the authentic acoustic style of original Rock 'N' Roll, Doo-Wop and R&B standards. Along with tracks from Young's critically acclaimed debut album My Turn, the show features "Sherry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," "Hold Me," "Thrill Me, Kiss Me" and "In the Still of the Night" along with treasures from, among others, Roy Orbison, The Platters, the Righteous Brothers, Paul McCartney, Adele, Luther Vandross, Little Anthony, Elvis and Tom Jones. Tickets are on sale now. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: 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. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-Square-Foot, 330-seat Waterfront Complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages. < Previous News Next News >