Fort Lauderdale Magazine

Hollywood Arts Hub Grand Opening
2025-11-02 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hollywood Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison St, Hollywood, FL, 33020, United States
The Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary and will unveil the brand-new Arts Hub—a vibrant creative space featuring the Create More Art Studio, Arts Auditorium, Digital Media Lab, and the inviting Imagine Courtyard.
The community is invited to experience it all at our Grand Opening Celebration on Sunday, November 2.

Hollywood Art and Culture Center Arts Hub Grand Opening and FREE Arts Day
2025-11-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Hollywood Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison St, Hollywood, FL, 33020, United States
Hollywood Art and Culture Center, celebrating its 50th anniversary, will unveil the addition of the Hollywood Arts Hub to its historic Kagey Home main campus with a grand opening ribbon cutting set for noon on Sunday, November 2 – exactly 50 years from The Center’s opening in 1975 – with local dignitaries. The public is invited to attend the special event and enjoy complimentary tours, performances, artmaking and more in the new arts education wing.
The new Hollywood Arts Hub now holds the unique architectural distinction in Broward County of having adjoining, functional spaces built 101 years apart. It includes a 110-seat Arts Auditorium, the Create More Art Studio, a Digital Media Lab with multimedia studio classrooms, the outdoor Imagine Courtyard, a multi-purpose room for dance, drama, artist talks, film screenings, meeting space and more. This building will be a visual landmark in Downtown Hollywood drawing residents and visitors to The Center.
The distinctly dramatic and contemporary design by award winning architectural firm, Brooks + Scarpa merges with the existing two-story, historic 1924 Mediterranean Revival architecture of the Kagey Home, which houses The Center galleries and administrative offices.
Construction of the Arts Hub was funded by the City of Hollywood through dedicated funding from the 2019 General Obligation Bond that was approved by City voters in a special election. The Pirtle Construction team broke ground on April 30, 2024, and will meet the opening deadline as planned.
As part of the Arts Hub grand opening, residents and visitors can also view The Center’s current exhibitions: Dennis Scholl: A Day of Four Sunsets, Felice Grodin: Where do I go from here? and Brian Reedy: Gothic Pop Prints. These exhibits were made possible through support from the City of Hollywood, Broward County Cultural Division, Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Max Chira and Family, State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture, National Endowment for the Arts, Community Foundation Broward, David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Josephine S. Leiser Foundation, Memorial Healthcare System, The Windhover Foundation & Quadracci Family, Kofsky Weinger, PA, and Helen Ingham Foundation.
For more information, please visit www.artandculturecenter.org.

Broward Cultural Division’s Third Annual State of the Arts Address
2025-11-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 33316, United States
Broward Cultural Division’s Third Annual State of the Arts Address
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Doors open 9:30 AM | Program 10:00–11:00 AM
Broward County Convention Center – East Expansion, Sandpiper Ballroom (1st Floor), 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Celebrate the arts with the Broward Cultural Division at the Third Annual State of the Arts Address. Join community leaders, artists, and cultural partners as we reflect on the progress of the past year, unveil new initiatives, and celebrate the impact of arts and culture across Broward County. This year’s event also kicks off the countdown to the Division’s 50th Anniversary in 2026, marking five decades of advancing the arts in our community.
Featured Speakers:
• Mark D. Bogen, County Vice Mayor
• Senator Steve Geller, Broward County Commissioner, District 5
• Monica Cepero, County Administrator
• Phillip Dunlap, Cultural Division Director
• Janet Erlick, Broward Cultural Council Chair
Details:
• Free admission with RSVP (limited reservations available)
• Light refreshments served
• Complimentary on-site parking available in the Convention Center garage

Designer Day at WMODA — Thursday, November 6!
2025-11-06 10:00 - 18:00 | WMODA – Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts, 3250 North 29th Avenue, Hollywood, FL, 33020, United States
Join us on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for Designer Day — FREE admission with check-in at the museum!
Experience our fabulous decorative arts museum and design trends of the 19th and 20th centuries including Art Deco ceramics and American studio glass by Dale Chihuly and other modern masters.
Be inspired by our Ardmore ceramic art gallery and explore our design shop featuring furniture, textiles and wallpapers which resonate with the rhythms of Africa.
A unique celebration of design you won’t want to miss. Plan your visit today!
Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts
South Florida Design & Commerce Center
3250 North 29th Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33020
10 minutes south of Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
Free Parking • Wheelchair Accessible
www.wmoda.com • info@wmoda.com • 954.376.6690
Learn more at www.wmoda.com/designer-day

Standing On Ceremony The Gay Marriage Plays
2025-11-06 20:00 - 2025-11-30 21:30 | The Foundry Theater, 2306 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305, United States
Plays of Wilton continues its mission to present bold, inclusive, and thought-provoking theater with its fall production, Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays. This lively, heartfelt evening of short plays celebrates the joys, challenges, and everyday moments surrounding marriage equality. Conceived as a mosaic of nine ten-minute pieces by a celebrated ensemble of contemporary playwrights, the production moves from madcap satire to quiet poignancy—exploring everything from awkward vow rewrites and family reactions to long-term commitment and public debate. The result is a funny, touching, and deeply human portrait of love in all its forms.
For this production, Plays of Wilton has engaged multiple South Florida directors and arts professionals to helm the various short plays, rather than relying on a single director for the entire evening. The production will be led by an impressive lineup of South Florida talent. Genie Croft, an award-winning director for Boca Stage and founding Artistic Director of The Women’s Theatre Project, has led acclaimed productions including Time Alone (Boca Magazine’s Best Play 2023). Gail S. Garrisan, recipient of the George Abbott and Silver Palm “Tony Finstrom” Award and founding Artistic Director of City Theatre’s Summer Shorts, has directed extensively throughout South Florida and taught at New World School of the Arts. David Jobin, President & CEO of The Our Fund Foundation, returns to his theatrical roots where for two decades he helped develop new works by Elaine May, Billy Porter, and Christopher Durang. Greg Schuh, an MFA graduate of the University of Connecticut, is a seasoned actor and director seen in The Boys in the Band, Art, and The Outsider, and recently assistant directed At the Wedding for Island City Stage. Jack Stein, who has directed Guys and Dolls, Victor/Victoria, and West Side Story, has performed in multiple POW! productions and is a producer of POW! In Park. Nicole Stodard, Ph.D., founding Artistic Director of Thinking Cap Theatre and VP of Theater Programming at the Hollywood Arts & Culture Center, has directed over 50 productions and earned multiple Carbonell and Silver Palm Awards. Seth Trucks, a versatile South Florida actor, has performed in The Normal Heart, Bent, The Pillowman, and Jersey Boys to name a few, with companies including Zoetic Stage, Actors’ Playhouse, and Plays of Wilton. Jeff Walters, Managing Director of Plays of Wilton and a film graduate of Columbia College Hollywood, makes his live directing debut with Standing on Ceremony after directing music videos and short films and appearing on stage in Steamworks and 10 Naked Men.
Supporting this exceptional directing team is a dedicated group of theater professionals. The production is led by Producer Ronnie Larsen and Associate Producer Joseph Guidetti, with Managing Director Jeff Walters overseeing operations. Lighting Designer Preston Bircher brings his creative expertise to the visual design, while Sound and Light Technician Panos Mitos ensures technical excellence throughout the run. Publicity is managed by Steven Some, helping share Plays of Wilton’s work and message with audiences across South Florida.
The talented cast includes returning POW! Alumni Andy Fischman, Beverly Blanchette, Christopher Ross-Dybash, Jeffrey Roach, and Lin Joy Luber. Making their POW! debuts are Amber Joy Layne, Ari Feldman, Bob Ruggles, Eric Restivo, Jocelyn Lombardo, Rachel Whittington, Rilee O’Neill, and Ted Vasquez. Ronnie Larsen, Artistic Director, chose to include this piece in the current season because, as he explains, “While this could be considered a quaint history play about the dawn of marriage equality, it packs a punch in today’s heated political and social environment. The messages may be more relevant today than when the piece was written, as the Supreme Court could be hearing cases to repeal the gay marriage amendment.”
The show premiered Off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre in 2011, directed by Stuart Ross, and featured a rotating, high-profile cast including Craig Bierko, Mark Consuelos, Polly Draper, Harriet Harris, Beth Leavel, and Richard Thomas. Its New York debut coincided with a nationwide advocacy event that united dozens of theaters across the country to raise awareness and funds for marriage-equality causes. Critics and audiences responded enthusiastically to the show’s blend of comedy and conscience, noting that the short-play format gave each writer’s voice a distinct impact while building to a collectively powerful emotional finale.
Audiences and reviewers have continued to celebrate Standing on Ceremony for its wit, warmth, and emotional honesty:
“Roars of laughter, heights of intensity.” — Time Out New York
“Funny and moving!” — The New York Times
“Do I promise to love and cherish this show? I DO!” — New York Daily News
“Laughs, tears, and a moving affirmation of the power of love.” — Vogue
Performances run November 6 through November 30, 2025, at The Foundry Theater, located in Wilton Manors, Florida. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.
Tickets are $35 for General Reserved Seating and $50 for Premium Front Row Seating.
For tickets and more information, visit www.playsofwilton.com
About Plays of Wilton
Plays of Wilton (POW!) is a nonprofit theater company dedicated to presenting bold, inclusive, and accessible productions that reflect the diversity and vitality of South Florida. Through programs like Women of Wilton (WOW!), POW! In the Park and an annual slate of dynamic stage works, Plays of Wilton fosters community connection and celebrates the transformative power of live theater.

Downtown Doral Arts Festival
2025-11-15 10:00 - 2025-11-16 18:00 | downtown doral, 8551 NW 53rd St, Miami, FL, FL, 33166, United States
The Downtown Doral Arts Festival is a free, two-day community celebration featuring over 60 artists, live music, interactive art, gourmet food, and family-friendly activities. Join us November 15–16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Downtown Doral’s Main Street (NW 53rd Street).

Coilture Freedom Festival
2025-11-16 12:00 - 19:00 | L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center Victory Black Box Theatre, 1409 NW 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311, United States
Natural Trendsetters announced the official details for the Coilture Freedom Festival 2025, an immersive celebration dedicated to Black natural hair, holistic wellness, and culture. The festival, themed “An Afro-Futurist Rooftop Experience,” will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 12 PM to 7 PM EST, at the YMCA of South Florida – Victory Black Box Theatre, 1409 NW 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Coilture Freedom Festival returns this fall to transform the rooftop and theatre into a dynamic space honoring the past, embracing the present, and elevating the future of Black Hair expression. The event moves beyond discussions of hair texture to encompass art, entrepreneurship, and communal healing.
This year’s programming is centered around three main experience zones:
THE CROWN JEWEL: “THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA” FASHION PLAY (2 PM & 5 PM Encore): An innovative fashion experience blending runway, theatre, and sound. This groundbreaking production will feature over 20 models journeying through the Past, Present, and Future of Black style and natural beauty inside the Victory Black Box Theatre.
THE TEMPLE: ASCENSION WORKSHOPS: Attendees can participate in intimate ticketed sessions designed to align body, mind, and spirit, including:
Breathwork for Liberation Activation (1 PM): Led by Corey Jackson (@SomaticPanda), this session is designed to release stored stress and unlock inner power.
Sound Bowl Healing (4 PM): Immerse yourself in healing frequencies with Soulflower and Company (@soulflower777).
Womb Health & Sovereignty (4 PM): A sacred space to reconnect with feminine wellness by Dr. Kertia Duga (@shedoes_medicine).
The Crown Code (Healthy Hair Care) (1 PM): A community class for nurturing and honoring natural hair for all ages and hair types by Master Stylist Simone Hylton (@Simonesetstrends).
THE VILLAGE: ROOFTOP MARKET & DAY PARTY: The open-air rooftop will host over 20 Black-owned vendors and artisans, accompanied by continuous DJ sets, live music, delicious food from local chefs (including vegan and soul food options), art installations, and community networking. The VIP Skybox lounge will feature complimentary wine, rum tastings and on-site sponsor activations.
Confirmed sponsors and partners include Saint Sauveur Haitian Heritage Rum, My Royal Coils, Alikay Naturals, Bijoux Beauty Hair, Mosaic Work Space, the YMCA and many more.
Media professionals are invited to cover this highly visual and culturally significant South Florida event. The festival is family-friendly, offers free parking, and features 7 hours of continuous programming.

Broward Performing Arts Foundation's "Winter Wonderland - A Frozen Family Celebration"
2025-12-14 08:00 - 2025-12-28 23:00 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312, United States
The Broward Performing Arts Foundation hosts Winter Wonderland – A “Frozen” Family Celebration at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, December 14.
This family-friendly event consists of an enchanting brunch party with food and themed beverages, followed by a performance of Disney’s Frozen by Slow Burn Theatre Company at the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater. During the buffet party, guests will be able to enjoy whimsical arts and crafts, “frosty” photo ops, magical face painting, a “cool” DJ dance party and much more.
The Broward Performing Arts Foundation heats up the holidays with Winter Wonderland – A “Frozen” Family Celebration, an enchanting brunch party and performance of Disney’s Frozen at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, December 14. Proceeds benefit the Broward Center’s arts-in-education and community engagement programs.
The festivities begin at noon with a very merry brunch party in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom where guests will enjoy a bountiful buffet and themed beverages, whimsical arts and crafts, “frosty” photo ops, magical face painting, a “cool” DJ dance party and much more.
At 2 p.m. the curtain rises in the Amaturo Theater for Slow Burn Theatre Company’s production of Disney’s Frozen, and South Florida audiences will experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, the show includes all the film’s beloved songs along with new music written exclusively for the stage. Disney’s Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance and finding the real meaning of true love. Filled with spectacular special effects, a lush musical score, stunning sets and costumes and powerhouse performances, it is the quintessential musical. It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure joy. Music and lyrics are by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, with a book by Jennifer Lee. The musical is based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. The original Broadway production of “Frozen” was directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. Performances at the Broward Center run through December 28.
A Snow Angel sponsorship is $5,000 and includes a premium table for 10 at the festive brunch party, 10 premium performance tickets and recognition as a sponsor of one of the party activities. Tables are available for $3,500 and include the festive brunch party for 10 guests and 10 prime performance tickets, and individual tickets are $375 per person and include the festive brunch party and the performance.
For more information or to reserve tables and purchase tickets, visit https://www.browardcenter.org/family_celebration, call (954) 468-3298 or email Foundation@browardcenter.org.
