State Of The City Of Hallandale Beach Part 5 By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper Jul 3, 2025 Wishing You All A Happy And Safe 4th Of July. We Are Working On Program Changes In Our Sanitation Division. Our Staff, Under The Leadership Of The Acting Director Jeff Towne, Has Righted Our Sanitation Division. We Have One Big Issue That Must Be Addressed To Ensure Sustainability Of The Enterprise Fund. We Want It To Keep It In The Black. Our policy of 100% fee monthly bulk waste is very generous considering it is not used by every single customer. Many residents are unaware in addition to the free monthly bulk we partner and pay for the county’s bulk drop-offs. This is open and free to our residents. We have found that this free service is being exploited by commercial owners and construction businesses. Operationally, we have been cracking down on this abuse, but we are still considering changes to the bulk system. Recommended changes include requesting a pickup rather than having trucks going all over a quarter of every week. Limiting the free amount per year rather than every month and educating customers on free alternatives to make it equable. The other terrific addition this year is a new and updated Webpage. It is more user accessible and includes a Chatbot for easy searching. I need to share that technology is moving at breakneck speed. We continue to work with our great amazing IT Department keeping true to our motto progress innovation and opportunity. The biggest challenge when migrating to the virtual world is data and data input. Imagine taking every one of your documents, scanning them and putting them online. If not done properly they are useless. Now imagine years of city documents within each city department. This historical data is vital. I joke that currently I am the official historian. While I have a good memory, I cannot remember everything. I have legacy documents in my office that help shed light on items that are still relative to today. We have approved a comprehensive modernization of record keeping throughout the entire city. Giving clear and efficient direct access to public records will not only help our city functions but help every stakeholder. Whether it’s building records, planning records or legal documents we want them at our and your fingertips. Last year, I shared that we continue to focus on Code Compliance. I know, like death and taxes no one likes to hear from Code Enforcement. Until you live near a dilapidated home or business or there is a vacation rental raging next door or your building has crumbling concrete. It is really “Code Compliance.” We want everyone to be safe and enjoy an excellent quality of life. If you visit our web page you will find a new interactive page that will not only highlight top Code Compliance property issues it also includes what steps to take to correct them. As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns, and ideas to make our City a better place on my Phone/Text at: (954) 632-5700. Or you can email me at: jcooper@cohb.org . Please visit me on my Facebook page at: Mayor Joy Cooper. Like! Follow! And share! Previous Next

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Thinking Cap Theatre Opens Season With WINK, A Dark Comedy About Love And Power South Florida Sun Times May 7, 2026 Thinking Cap Theatre (TCT) Launches Its 2026–2027 Season With WINK, A Wickedly Funny, Sharply Subversive Play That Peels Back The Fragile Layers Of Modern Relationships. WINK Is Written by Jen Silverman, An Acclaimed, Young Playwright, Novelist And Screenwriter Whose Recent Work The Roommate Reached Broadway And Starred Icons Mia Farrow And Patti LuPone. TCT’s production of WINK debuts Friday, May 15, for a limited run through Tuesday, May 26 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center in downtown Hollywood. In a bold return to its roots, TCT presents this production as an intimate, conceptual experience with only 50 tickets available per performance. Audiences will be seated onstage with the cast and fully immersed in the action. Bizarre, laugh-out-loud funny and quietly disturbing, WINK begins with a seemingly ordinary marriage that quickly spirals into chaos after one very bad decision involving the family cat. What follows is a biting, absurd and surprisingly poignant exploration of love, control and the instincts we try, and often fail, to contain. The play twists expectations and morality, urging audiences to find their own meaning beneath its dark humor and primal edge. TCT’s Producing Artistic Director Nicole Stodard, Ph.D., directs a dynamic cast including John Baldwin, Bree-Anna Obst, Christopher Ross-Dybash and Sergio Tamayo. “WINK is one of those rare plays that is as refreshing and hilarious as it is unsettling, profound, and absolutely worth taking a chance on,” said Stodard. “Jen Silverman’s work is daring, smart and provocative, and aligns perfectly with TCT’s mission to bring bold, thought-provoking theatre to South Florida. Audiences will laugh, but they’ll also find themselves grappling with some complex questions about the human quest for meaning and happiness.” One of the most exciting voices in contemporary theater, Silverman is known for genre-defying plays that challenge audiences and expand the possibilities of theatrical form. TCT previously produced Silverman’s Collective Rage and with WINK continues its commitment to promoting innovative storytelling in South Florida. Performance Schedule: Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $45 plus fees: eventbrite.com/e/wink-by-jen-silverman-tickets-1986774731705?aff=ebdsoporgprofile#location . Tuesday performances are specially priced at $40 and feature “Pizza Party Tuesdays,” including a complimentary slice with admission. Students under 21 may attend for free with a discount code; valid student ID must be presented at check in. Guests who email TCT or post a photo of their cat on social media will receive an exclusive discount code. For more information, call: (310) 500-6448. Or contact Managing Director Bree-Anna Obst at: breeanna@thinkingcaptheatre.org . Season Passes Now Available TCT’s 2026–2027 season also includes a WINK, HAMLET, Molly’s Dream and An Enemy of the People, with flexible season pass options available. About Thinking Cap Theatre Known for bold storytelling and inventive staging, Thinking Cap Theatre champions gender, racial and sexual equality while pushing the boundaries of theatrical experimentation. Through its programming and community initiatives, TCT continues to reflect and serve South Florida’s diverse and evolving cultural landscape. Previous Next

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City of Hallandale Beach COVID Closure January 13, 2022 Share Due to the effects of COVID-19 on City staffing, Hallandale Beach City Hall and the Police Lobby will be closed to the public until further notice. City staff anticipate the closure for at least two weeks. Residents may continue to conduct business with the City electronically. For Utility Billing and General Billing payments, payments may be made online at: www.coHB.org/PayMyBill over the phone at 1-866-819-0126, by mail, or utilizing the white drop boxes located at the City Hall breezeway. For Utility Billing Customer Service, please call (954) 457-1360 or email FinanceUtilities@coHB.org please note that late fees and water shut-offs are temporarily suspended. For general billing inquiries, please call (954) 457-1369 or email AccountsReceivable@coHB.org For permitting inquiries, please use the HBePermitting online portal at www.coHB.org/HBePermitting or email HBePermitting@coHB.org For all other Community Enhancement and Sustainable Development Department related issues including Code, Business Tax Receipts, and Planning and Zoning, please call (954) 457-1489. For information about the recently enforced parking requirements / permits and information, please visit www.coHB.org/Parking New Parking Rates went into effect November 1, 2021, full enforcement now in effect. New parking signs have been installed throughout the City indicating paid parking locations. All street parking payments are made through the PayByPhone service by App, Phone (888) 680-7275, or Online. All residents are invited to apply online for our Resident Parking Program. This program is designed to qualify residents for Discounted Hourly Parking and to qualify those residents that live in a neighborhood parking zone to purchase Monthly Parking Zone Pass(es). Apply today - applications take 4-5 business days to process, www.coHB.org/Parking To assist residents while the Hallandale Beach City Hall is closed many services can be conducted online, visit https://hallandalebeachfl.gov/1453/Pay-My-Bill or for more online services available to you visit https://hallandalebeachfl.gov You can also sign up for biweekly updates and the Hallandale Happenings Newsletter at https://hallandalebeachfl.gov/1197/Subscribe-To-Updates < Previous News Next News >

City Of Hollywood 3-Day Centennial Celebration Thursday, November 20th – Saturday, November 22nd City Of Hollywood Nov 19, 2025 Happy 100th Birthday To The City Of Hollywood! Established On November 28, 1925, The City Is Throwing A 3-Day Party With Attractions Including Pyrotechnics, Laser Light Shows, Live Bands, A Winter Wonderland With Santa, His Elves And Real Snow At Our Tree Lighting. Enjoy Giveaways, Vendor Booths, Kids’ Activities, Food And A Most Memorable Centennial Celebration. All the festivities lead up to the main event on Saturday night with a performance by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Kool & the Gang – known for chart topping hits like “Ladies Night, Celebration and Get Down on It.” The festivities kick off this Thursday, November 20th at the Hollywood Beach Bandshell with a live concert at 7:00 p.m. by “Sippin Fire” presented by the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. The fun continues at the ArtsPark at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21st with over 40 activated vendor booths and historical displays, kids’ arts and crafts, real snow flurries, sledding hill, visit by Santa with free photos, laser light show, and our official Tree Lighting at 7:00 p.m. “On the Roxx” takes the stage for a live concert at 8:00 p.m., lots of free giveaways, popcorn & candy, crafts and fun! Consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy for donation to the Hollywood Police and Fire Department toy drive. Toys are being collected at the City’s tent on Friday and Saturday. The main event takes place on Saturday, November 22nd beginning at 5:00 p.m. with recognition of 16 Hollywood centenarians, ages 99 through 108, on the ArtsPark amphitheater stage, followed by the Hollywood Historical Society’s “History of Hollywood” documentary. The event will also feature a Classic Car Show, kids’ activities and bounce houses, historic displays, laser light show, 2,000 birthday cupcakes, pyrotechnics and live performances featuring “Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra.” Headlining act Kool & the Gang take the stage at 9:00 p.m. The City Centennial Celebration is presented by the City of Hollywood, Memorial Healthcare System, Moss & Associates, Boucher Brothers, the Chris Hixon Foundation, the Law Offices of Khani and Auerbach, Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Tim and Donna McVeigh, Jonathan Lorber with the Keyes Company, Honu Pool & Beach Management, the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Hollywood Kia, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach, and Flamingo Auto Group. Information To Help Make It A Safe And Hazard-Free Celebration Visitors to the beach and downtown will notice an enhanced police presence and enforcement of City ordinances. Visitors are asked to please abide by all rules and regulations. If you see something, say something to a police officer, park ranger or security guard. Call 911 in an emergency. Alcoholic beverages, firearms, weapons of any kind, fireworks of all types, glass, single-use plastic and foam items are prohibited and will be confiscated. To help keep Hollywood beautiful, visitors are reminded to bring reusable items, clean up after themselves and do not over-fill trash receptacles. The ArtsPark Amphitheatre is lawn seating, bring a blanket for your comfort. Public restrooms are located within the park and on Hollywood Beach at the Nebraska Street Parking Garage and at Tyler, Fillmore, Johnson, Garfield, Taft, and Missouri Streets on the Broadwalk for your convenience. Traffic Information Heavier than normal traffic around the ArtsPark at Young Circle is expected. Please plan for detours and delays. The Hollywood Police Department will be monitoring traffic, parking and capacity in an effort to maintain a safe environment for all. Starting on Saturday, November 22nd at noon: • Hollywood Boulevard between 19th Ave. and US-1 will be completely closed to vehicular traffic. Traffic will be directed north/south on 19th Avenue • US-1 Southbound traffic will detour west at Tyler Street • US-1 Northbound travelers wishing to go west will detour at Polk Street Parking Information Public parking at the City-operated parking garages is on a first come, first served basis. The garages are expected to reach capacity quickly. Carpooling is encouraged. Thursday on Hollywood Beach: • Garfield Garage, 300 Connecticut Street, $3.00/hour. • Nebraska Garage, 327 Nebraska Street, $2.50/hour. • Keating Park, 2400 S Ocean Drive, $3.50/hour. • Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 South Ocean Drive, $3.50/hour. • Metered on-street parking $3.50/hour for nonresidents and $1.75 for residents who are registered with the City. Residents can register by going online to: www.hollywoodfl.org/parking and click on “Resident Parking Rate.” Friday and Saturday Downtown Hollywood: • University Station Garage, 2031 Polk Street, $5 flat rate (4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) • Radius Garage, 251 North 19th Avenue, $5 flat rate (4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) • Van Buren Garage, 251 South 20th Avenue, $5 flat rate (4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) • Taylor Street Lot, 1810 Taylor Street, $5 flat rate (4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) • City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, FREE • On-street metered parking $3.50/hr. for nonresidents and $1.75/hour for residents who are registered with the City. Residents can register by going online to: www.hollywoodfl.org/parking and click on “Resident Parking Rate.” Be aware, those choosing to park on private property must follow the property owner’s exact rules to avoid a ticket, tow, or immobilization device. Sun Shuttle The Hollywood Sun Shuttle, operated by Circuit, is an environmentally friendly, electric public transportation option that transports riders through service areas citywide. The Sun Shuttle will be operating on the following extended service hours: • Thursday, November 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Friday, November 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to midnight. An App requested ride is $2.00 per person per ride on Thursday and Friday. Riders are required to pay the fare onboard using a secure QR code to process payment. On Saturday App requested rides on the beach and downtown will be FREE using the promo code “CITY100.” You can also wave down a driver for a free ride on Saturday. For additional event information, visit: www.hollywoodfl.org/100 . All media is encouraged to attend on Friday or Saturday. For media inquiries, interview availability or live shot assistance, please call Arlene Borenstein, Communications Manager at: (954) 649-8200. Or Joann Hussey, Director of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development at: (954) 806-3675. Previous Next

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Social Citizens Group Honor the Past and Head for The Future By Cesar A. Becerra July 8, 2021 Share Aerial view of Motel Row in Sunny Isles, Fl., 1955 Everyone can agree that The Pandemic did not bode well for social situations. Double that for an older generation going through the pandemic. And so it was that after what seemed like an eternity, the decade old Social Citizens of Southeast Florida, returned with a vengeance at their first and second functions of the amended 2021 season for a luncheon and lecture at The Olive Garden in Aventura and The Thai House Restaurant. On both days the group looked forward as they simultaneously honored the past with a brief talk by former Sunny Isles Mayor Norman Edelcup about the nascent beginnings of Sunny Isles Beach no less than 25 years ago and photos of a colorful mural sponsored by the group was also shared. Buzzing about with great intensity and ready to get back to normal were 40 fully vaccinated members of the Social Citizens who were eager to get back to their adventuresome pace of bus tours, luncheons, socials and broadway play outings. Director Dennis Stubbolo flitted about welcoming back new and old members alike. The season though cut in half by the ongoing issues of the pandemic and vaccination rules for gathering would have rendered most groups a death knell but the "Citizens" used it wisely to regroup, re-plan and re envision a future that has new programming already abuzz beginning with a hearty re-launch of activities beginning with a special tour on July 29th to coincide with Miami's 125th anniversary. Speaking of history, The Citizens - with their main offices in Sunny Isles - organized a special reunion of the key pioneers who actually birthed the town of Sunny Isles on the 12th of April, 1996. "We thought this is the perfect time to make sure we get our story right" feigned Stubbolo who discovered Sunny Isles in 1995 as his firm offered to transfer him to South Florida and adds "we figure instead of just a photo of the group we may as well record their thoughts and details of what they remembered in their respective roles in creating Sunny Isles Beach. One doesn't get that opportunity everywhere in cities that are several centuries old!" And so it was on 12th of April at One Netanya Center that founders Danny Iglesias and Godmother Susan Fried convened with Norman Edelcup for a one and a half hour recording session that was immortalized on both audio and video. The former Mayor, who hailed originally from Chicago and who served as Sunny Isles Beach mayor from 2003 to 2014 shared a few anecdotes and details about those early days at the luncheon last week. Mr Edelcup, spoke as a true and bold pioneer when he shared the story of how Sunny Isles Beach had dropped in stature by the early 1990's from its original glory as the place to see and be seen in the 1940's when it was the place to be and be seen of all of Florida's beach resorts. "We were the envy of all beach front resort towns until slowly the way american and foreign families vacationed began to shift to Disney's powerful and trendy allure." Slowly a decay began to fall over the area to the point where hotel properties and our sandy sidewalks of Sunny Isles began to be snapped up by hungry developers at below market prices and even prostitutes began outnumbering tourists as its citizenry realized they had to take matters into their own hands. A push to break away also meant a push to even jettison the name Sunny Isles as Edelcup mentioned in his speech that "The people that did choose to break away wanted to join the Aventura bandwagon." And so with a promise to eventually do just that they initially tabled the Aventure name and incorporated it as Sunny Isles Beach with the promise that in the near future they would vote to rename it. Edelcup added; "It never got brought up formally after incorporation so we kept on with Sunny Isles Beach!" Also on hand at the luncheon was Lewis Thaler the vice mayor and now Vice President of Social Citizens board who piggybacked on Edelcup's assessment and added that to pull away from Dade County was both easy and a no brainer. "You have to understand that we had to do something. We were not being treated fairly even when it came to basic services. We would of course not have any clue of the level of expertise we would have to take on over the upcoming years but we knew it was better than seeing our paradise run amok." And indeed they did. From the allure of the quick buck property owners were susceptible to quick lucrative payouts. It would take years before Sunny Isles Beach saw their population and reputation skyrocket. By the new millenium Sunny Isles had been saved and the community began being known once again as The City of Sun and Sea. It is no surprise that Social Citizens was born (on March 10th 2011) within their city limits and chose to headquarter right next door to City Hall. But director Stubbulo explains that in the future plans are afoot to grow past those boundaries; "Remember when we started we didn't want to be pigeonholed to just Sunny Isles, in fact we are seeing now some of our members are located in locales far away from the beach even deep inland. Which makes sense as our name was purposefully chosen as Social Citizens of Southeast Florida and this upcoming year we intend to grow into that zone by some exciting promotional materials we have planned and tours that stretch from here to Key West." At the end of the lunches several members like Gloria Ezrin along with Marvin Zubisky wished it to not come to an end. "Now I wish I had planned to stay longer but I'm headed back to New York in a week. But I'm definitely looking forward to the next season!" For a full roster of activities Social Citizens urge newcomers to check out their website www.socialcitizenssef .org and reminds all that with a discounted 10.00 membership (instead of the regular 20.00 a year) this year only due to the cut in programming you are getting a steal of a deal in time for the rest of the season. "It's still the best deal in town!" enthusiastically explains Nancy Leyton who is happy the group is back and firing on all cylinders. "Where else are you going to have an entire year of social outings planned for such a affordable membership!" The next big activity will be an all day tour celebrating the city of Miami with Historian Cesar A. Becerra on July 29th - one day after the city turns 125 and Becerra releases his 4th book on South Florida History focussing on pioneer co-mother Mary Brickell - and another bus tour on August 25th with Historian Seth Bramson to explore the island and history of Key Biscayne which will include a stop at the lighthouse and lunch at the famous Rusty Pelican. All tours and activities can be booked by calling Nancy Leyton at 305-333-2865 < Previous News Next News >

Gen Z Is Least Likely To Believe Cancer Can Be Prevented. Many Don't Know Basic Screenings Exist. By Sheeka Sanahori Sep 17, 2026 Gen Z Adults Are At The Stage When Lifelong Habits Start To Take Shape. They're Launching Careers, Reflecting On Their Values, And Building Relationships And Routines. They're Also Navigating Messages About Beauty Standards That Sometimes Oppose The Needs Of Their Long-Term Health. Case In Point: The "Tanmaxxing" Trend Found On Social Media. "Ain't no way I'm letting my job stop me from soaking in the 8 UV," one Instagram user wrote while tanning from a car with the convertible roof down. The video is one of hundreds by "tanfluencers" documenting the ways they take tanning to the extreme, including skipping sunscreen or tanning in the middle of the day, when the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are at their most harmful. This risky trend is one example of a growing generational gap in beliefs about Cancer Prevention. According to the 2026 Early Detection Survey from the Prevent Cancer Foundation, Gen Z adults (ages 21-29) are less likely than their parents and grandparents to fully consider that Cancer Risk can be reduced through prevention and early detection. Gen Z faces a Cancer Prevention Awareness Gap Across every generation, most adults believe Cancer Risk can be reduced, but Gen Z is the least convinced. While 73% of Baby Boomers agree, only 64% of Gen Z adults do. That same pattern continues when focusing specifically on Skin Cancer. Nearly half of Gen Z respondents believe sunscreen and sun-protective clothing can help reduce their Skin Cancer Risk, compared to 53% of Millennials and 64% of Gen X. Only 37% of Gen Z respondents have had a routine medical appointment or Cancer Screening in the last year, the lowest of any generation. Although certain Cancer Screenings, including Breast and Colorectal Cancer, begin in middle age, some are also recommended for young adults. Cervical Cancer is highly preventable, with screening beginning for people with a Cervix and of average risk at the age of 21. Forty-six percent of Gen Z adults who are eligible said they were not up to date. Systemic barriers prevent healthier lifestyles For some Gen Z adults, the health care system itself is part of the problem. Nearly a third report experiencing discrimination or bias from a health care provider, and 44% believe the system prioritizes profit over patient care. Those experiences could be enough to make someone skip a future health appointment. The most common barrier for Gen Z isn't what you might expect. Three in 5 respondents say they simply lack motivation, a higher rate than Millennials or Gen X. Among the three youngest surveyed generations, Gen Z is the only group that doesn't rank cost as its primary obstacle. The bigger challenge is making preventive care feel urgent and relevant now. Better communication and education could help more get screened Data suggests that practical guidance and clearer communication could make a difference. More than half of Gen Z adults say having a provider to help them navigate the system would increase trust in health care and make it easier for them to get their recommended Cancer Screenings. Affordable, predictable costs would help 52% of respondents. Sixty-five percent of Gen Z adults say they're motivated to schedule Cancer Screenings because they want to live a long, healthy life. Colorectal Cancer is now the leading cause of Cancer Death in people under 50, and Skin Cancer is one of the most common Cancers in people younger than 30. The motivation is there. Reaching them with the right information at the right time may be what it takes. Methodology The Prevent Cancer Foundation commissioned Atomik Research to conduct the Foundation's 4th annual Pan-Cancer Early Detection Survey of U.S. adults ages 21 or older. The margin of error of the overall sample is +/- 1 percentage point with a confidence level of 95%. Fieldwork took place between January 10th and January 30th of 2026. The Cancer Screenings studied in this survey were for Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Oral Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer and Testicular Cancer. Atomik Research is an independent market research agency. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Across every generation, most adults believe Cancer Risk can be reduced, but Gen Z is the least convinced. Previous Next

FL.Flamencos Perform - Two Shows At Aventura Arts & Cultural Center The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center October 31, 2024 Share The City of Aventura partners with FUNDarte and Miami-Dade County Auditorium to present FL.Flamencos performing “Ser.Rana” by Sonia Franco in two shows on Saturday, November 2nd at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Produced by Begoña Fernández Pellicer of Spain Flamenco Arts, the two shows are part of FUNDarte's annual FL.Flamencos series and Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away From Home Series. Created by Dancer, Choreographer and Actress Sonia Franco Gutiérrez, who has premiered dance performances around the world, “Ser. Rana” first appeared in the renowned Choreographic Competition of Spanish Dance and Flamenco in Madrid, where the show received the “Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana New York” Award that grants the opportunity to choreograph for the Prestigious Carlota Santana and enter New York’s Acclaimed Flamenco Dance Community. Translated from Spanish, Ser. Rana means “to be a frog.” FL.Flamenco explains the show’s choreography invokes the thought of a frog lost outside its pond, whose experience transforms movement and releases the desire to dance “ . . . like water that cannot be contained, like the flow of the river. The dancers do not cease until their bodies are transformed through Flamenco while they travel through this impossible scenario.” Ser. Rana’s original music is performed by Guitarist Alejandro Peralta, with Percussion by El Pepi and Vocals by Cristina Soler and Rosa Linero. Tickets for both shows of Ser.Rana 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’s 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 >