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Shine Like A Star On Stage

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Spring Break & Summer Theater Camps Are Now Open

Five Musicals Will Be Presented At The Broward Center For The Performing Arts

Camps are divided into three age-appropriate groups for grades 2 - 5 (Group A), grades 6 - 8 (Group B) and grades 9 -12 (Teen, Group C) The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is preparing to kick off a new season of its award-winning and sought-after spring and summer theater camps for young kids and teens of all ages who want to shine like a star on stage. As enrollment for both Spring Break Theater Camp and Summer Theater Camp 2024 is currently open, prospective students and parents are encouraged to register soon as available spots are quickly running out. Spring Break Theater Camp 2024 From Annie to Zombie Prom and awe-inspiring drama to zany comedy, young campers will go through the entire alphabet to learn everything about the theater from A to Z as Spring Break Theater Camp returns to the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center for a fun-filled week of singing, dancing, acting and more March 25th - March 29th. The five-day camp is under the direction of The Performance Project School of the Arts’ Executive Director Nina Felice, who shares hands-on experience in musical theater, acting, dance, voice and technical production Star On Stage, Page 3A

Love is in the air and foodies are swarming to South Florida… You won’t want to miss one of the City of Hallandale Beach’s top events of the year, the Hallandale Beach Event Series! Part of the annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), the event series spotlights the City’s eclectic international food scene, and the exploding art and cultural destination Hallandale Beach has become. The Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) is once again hosting the only SOBEWFF

events in Broward County for the fifth year running, with two days of exciting tasting experiences. Celebrity Chef Chris Valdes and KAO Bar & Grill Executive Chef Georgina Sulle are kicking off the foodie-centric weekend at the Celebrity Chef Dinner on February 23, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at KAO Bar & Grill (11 NE 1st Avenue). The following night, immerse yourself in a night of culinary delights at the Food & Groove, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Pegasus Park at Gulfstream Village (901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach). Hallandale Beach is uniquely positioned to welcome guests from both Broward and Miami-Dade counties to experience the City’s vibrant and eclectic culinary and arts scene.

This year’s “Festival of Lights” themed evening will feature art, music, and local restaurants with celebrated chefs showcasing cuisines inspired by international flavors from around the globe including Argentina, Spain, the Caribbean, and Italy. Have food restrictions? Not to worry! Food options will include Kosher and vegan options as well, so all foodies have a chance to enjoy. Approximately 30 restaurants will be participating in this year’s Food & Groove including El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza, Dr. Limon Hallandale, Cilantro 27 & Taco Corner, Dunns River Island Café, Chef Irie (Last Year’s Best in Show Winner), KAO Bar & Grill, Juice Mafia, Don Lolo’s, Matteo’s Trattoria, Ten Palms,

Currently enjoying a recordbreaking season and the receipt of the Bill Von Maurer Award bestowed by the Carbonell Awards for the totality of its programming, Slow Burn Theatre Company announces its 2024/ 2025 Season. Supported by American National Bank, the season in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts features five musicals with enduring stories that have captivated audiences in movie theaters and on stage: The Witches of Eastwick; Anastasia The Musical; Parade; Something Rotten! and The Bodyguard The Musical. “We have put together an exciting and eclectic season that is tied together with the common element of each musical delivering highly theatrical, dramatic and engaging experiences,” said Slow Burn Theatre Artistic Director Patrick Fitzwater. “True to our mission, we can’t wait to introduce audiences to the rarely performed The Witches of Eastwick and The Bodyguard The Musical while Parade is a tremendous piece that was recently revived on Broadway. It wouldn’t be a season if we didn’t put our spin on some of the biggest Broadway blockbusters which we’ll do with Anastasia The Musical and Something Rotten!”

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Top Park. LOVE by Cey Adams is sure to become one of Fort Lauderdale’s most popular Instagrammable spots and the perfect backdrop for proposals and engagement photos. Adams previously painted “LOVE” murals in Detroit and Jackson, Michigan;

New Bedford and Chelsea, Massachusetts; St. Paul, Minnesota; Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York; and North Omaha, Nebraska. “Our mural program is designed to bring art to the local community,” said Jarett Levan, Board Chair of BFA, which edu-

cates businesses about the importance of Broward County’s arts and cultural community and engages them in building connections between cultural vitality, creative success and economic development. “Sometimes murals are long term, and some are short term or seasonal. In

either case, public murals bring joy to the local community, inspire conversation and enhance the neighborhood.” LOVE by Cey Adams was curated by BFA with the support of Sponsors: Community Foun-

Must Experience: The SOBEWFF® Is Coming To Hallandale Beach February 23-24, 2024 The Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) is once again hosting the only SOBEWFF in Broward County

Feel The ‘Love’ Artist Cey Adams Commissioned To Paint Public Art Piece LOVE by Cey Adams (Photo credit: Juan Prieto Photography) The writing’s on the wall, and it’s all about Love. Business for the Arts of Broward (BFA), a notfor-profit 501(c)(3), commissioned globally recognized Artist Cey Adams to paint his famous LOVE mural that will officially be unveiled this month on the western exterior wall of Hof’s House of Sweets at 601 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33301, facing the new Tunnel

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Taught by professional performing arts teachers under the direction of Executive Director Nina Felice

Star On Stage From Page 1A with students from different ages and experience, culminating with a live performance of How To Be A Star From A to Z on a professional stage at the Broward Center on March 29th at 6:00 p.m. Camps are divided into three ageappropriate groups for grades 2 - 5 (Group A), grades 6 - 8 (Group B) and grades 9 -12 (Teen Program, Group C). The Teen Program is particularly helpful for teens who are preparing for competitions and auditions as they can earn volunteer hours by helping the younger campers in the morning. Afterwards, teen campers receive coaching on a song and/ or monologue in the afternoon which they perform on the final day. All camps are held from Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuition is $315 for Groups A and B and $165 for Group C. Early camp hours are also available from 8 - 9 a.m. for $35; After Camp hours are available from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for $65; or both before and after camp for $100 Per Session. Registration for Spring Break Theater Camp 2024 is available online at: www.BrowardCenter.org/spring-breaktheater-camp (except for Group C, Teen Program). By phone at: (954) 468-2689. Or by emailing: registrar@browardcenter .org. Online registration closes at noon on Friday before the camp’s start date. After online registration closes, applicants must register in person at the check in location. Spots are not guaranteed and are limited. An additional fee of $50 will apply to all walk ups. Summer Theater Camp 2024 This program is presented in partnership with The Performance Project School of the Arts and is divided into two sessions at three locations: the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade and at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Taught by professional performing arts teachers under the direction of Executive Director Nina Felice, the camps deliver hands-on experience in musical theater, acting, dance, voice and technical production in camps created for different ages and experience levels. Each camp session culminates in a live performance on the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater stage. As part of enrollment, each camper also receives a Summer Theater Camp 2024 T-Shirt and a Cast Photo. Each of the two Summer Theater Camp 2024 Sessions is divided into ageappropriate experiences. Group A Camp is designed for children ages 7 to 9 and offers classes in acting, singing, dance and arts and crafts. Group B Camp is

suited for campers ages 10 to 13 and features classes in acting, singing, dance and technical production. Additionally, Group B Camp is also open to ages 10 to 14 at the Aventura locations. Group C Camp is for teens ages 13 to 18 and explores voice and diction, character analysis, scene study, dialects, styles and methods. In addition, Young Professionals Camp for teens ages 13-18 is open for enrollment by audition for campers with previous experience, and campers must participate in a full seven-day, four-week program with additional performance dates. Camps are held Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Tuition for all camps is at $975 Per Session (with the exception of Session 2 at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center, which is $877.50) with a required $300 Non-Refundable Deposit that is applied toward the total camp price. Early Bird discounts of $100 are available for participants who register by Friday, March 15th. Before camp hours are also available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at $60 Per Session or $10 Per Day; after camp hours are available from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at $110 Per Session or $15 Per Day; or both before and after camp for $170 Per Session.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Camps Both sessions at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center will take place June 24th July 19th and July 22nd - August 14th, respectively. Session 1 will offer three camp options with Group A campers performing Disney’s Aladdin Kids, Group B doing Legally Blonde, The Musical Jr. and Group C doing Peter Pan at the end of the session. In Session II, campers from Group A will perform 101 Dalmatians Kids, Group B will perform Newsies, Jr., and Group C will perform Pippin. The Camp Fee for

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information, visit: www.Broward Center.org - Like us on Facebook at: www.Facebook.com/BrowardCenter And at: www.Facebook .com/BrowardCen terEducation - Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Broward Center. Subscribe to our channel at: www.YouTube.com/ user/BrowardCenter - And join the conversation with #Broward Center. The Broward Center 2023/2024 Season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. AutoNation,

Broward Center For The Performing Arts Summer Camps Session 1 runs June 11th – Camps deliver hands-on experience in musical theater, acting, dance, voice & technical production July 5th and offers two camp options with Group A (Disney’s Aladdin Kids) and the Young Professionals Session II is $877.50 and August 15th - Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & camp (by auditions only), which will cul- August 16th are optional summer theater Visitors Bureau, Spirit and UHealth minate in a performance of Peter Pan. camp dates for this session, which may University of Miami Health System. Group B (Legally Blonde, The Musical Jr.) be added for an additional cost of $97.50 Programs are also sponsored in part by is sold out during this session with a wait during registration. the State of Florida through the Division of list available. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is Arts and Culture and the National Group A, B and C camps are still open located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Endowment for the Arts. for Session II from July 8th – August 2nd Aventura, Florida 33180. culminating in performances of Disney’s About The Broward Center 101 Dalmatians Kids. (Group A), Disney’s Summer Camp Internships, Scholarships For The Performing Arts: Newsies, Jr. (Group B) and Pippin (Group And Registration Information: One of America’s premier performing C). A variety of internships are available arts venues, the Broward Center for the The Broward Center for the Performing from teacher and teaching assistants to Performing Arts presents more than 700 Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth theater administration, stage manage- performances each year to more than Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. ment, theater technician, photographer 700,000 patrons, showcasing a wide and videographer. Positions are volunteer range of exciting cultural programming The Rose and Alfred Miniaci with the availability of a small stipend and events. Guest experiences at the Performing Arts Center Camps based on experience. More information Broward Center include the all-inclusive Session 1 takes place from June 17th and applications are available online, at: Spirit Club Level and UHealth-University to July 12th and will offer three camp www.BrowardCenter.org/inter nship- of Miami Health System Intermezzo options with Group A (Aladdin Kids), summer-camp Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Group B (Legally Blonde, The Musical Jr.) Need-based scholarships are available Pavilion, waterfront dining at Marti’s New and Young Professionals Camp (Peter Pan through the JM Family Scholarship River Bistro and innovative classes and – by auditions only). Program with additional support from the workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci In Session II from July 15th to August Ronald Plotkin Scholarship Fund and the Arts Education Center. With one of the 19th, the three camp options will be Mary Jane Harlow Charitable Trust. For largest arts-in-education programs in the Group A (101 Dalmatians Kids), Group B additional information, visit: www.Broward United States, the Broward Center serves (Newsies Jr.) and Group C (Pippin). Center.org/education/scholarships more than 100,000 students annually. The The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Registration for Summer Camp 2024 is Broward Center for the Performing Arts is Performing Arts Center is located on the available online at: www.BrowardCenter located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Nova Southeastern University campus at .org/EducationPrograms/Camp Via Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more 3100 Ray Ferrero Junior Boulevard, Davie, phone at: (954) 468-2689. Or by emailing: information, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org Florida 33314. registrar@browardcenter.org.

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Must Experience From Page 1A Holy Avocado, Ajaicos Restaurant, Yard House, Dolce Cartel, and Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar. New this year, Food & Groove will light up the night as 300 drones perform a 12minute show, choreographed and synched, 1,000 feet in the sky. There will also be glow-in-the-dark LED activation areas throughout the event for attendees and a performance from FUSION®, a true DJ-driven dance band that will have guests movin’ and groovin’ to the beats. Tickets to Food & Groove are $75 per person and include all food and drink. Bundle the deal to both the Celebrity Chef Dinner and Food & Groove for $225. Tickets are selling quickly, so purchase yours today! Please note, both events are open to everyone ages 21 years and older. You can get your tickets at: www.hallandalebeachfoodandgroove.com The HBCRA is also offering Uber and Lyft discount codes for attendees for up to $50. Codes for both ridesharing services are available on the event website. Free shuttle services are also available through Freebee, visit our website for schedule and pick-up/drop-off locations.

Food & Groove: February 24, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Pegasus Park at Gulfstream Village

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Celebrity Chef Dinner: February 23, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at KAO Bar & Grill $225/person, includes a ticket to Food & Groove

Food & Groove: February 24, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Pegasus Park at Gulfstream Village $75/person Both events are 21+. Rideshare codes available.

Buy tickets at: www.hallandalebeachfoodandgroove.com

This year’s “Festival of Lights” themed evening will feature art, music, and local restaurants

Calling All Conservation-Artists Hollywood’s Annual DropSavers Conservation Poster Contest Starts Now Calling all conservation artists, now is your chance to compete for great prizes, recognition for your art and your school and most importantly, help educate your community about Water Conservation. Create an original design depicting the importance of water conservation and enter it in the City’s DropSavers Water Conservation Poster Contest. The contest is open now to all Hollywood K-12 students, here’s how to enter:

2. Posters may be either vertically or horizontally oriented. 3. Posters must portray or include a water conservation message (art and words) and must be created by hand using crayons, pens, markers, paints, or other art supplies. 4. Please do not use highlighters. No digital creation is allowed. 5. Entries must be submitted electronically by the end of February. Camera phone photos or other photos (.jpgs) or scanning work well.

1. Create an original poster on any standard (8 1 ⁄ 2” x 11”) pape

You can submit your entries online at: www.hollywoodfl.org/dropsavers

Entries must be received on or before Thursday, February 29, 2024. Winners will be presented with a gift card and other prizes at a special awards ceremony at a City Commission Meeting. Once water utilities select their winners, they send the first-place winner’s poster to the Drop Savers Committee. First place winners will be automatically entered into the State competition for a chance to win even more prizes! The annual DropSavers Water Conservation Poster Contest encourages all to conserve water while celebrating the young conservationist.

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk Visit restaurants, galleries, and shops, while enjoying art, music, murals, outdoor markets this Saturday, February 17th. There will be an Artisan Market 6pm11pm, Live Music 6pm & 8pm, Mural Tour 6pm-7pm, Gallery Tour 7pm & 9pm, and a Magic Show at 10pm.

Easy Easter Eats One-Pan Dishes To Make Hosting Simple (Family Features) Even if Easter hosting duties fell on your plate this year and added one more thing to your holiday todo list, that doesn’t mean it has to be difficult. After all, Easter is a time meant for fun and fellowship with the food just one part of the celebration. Building the menu around simple, onepan dishes can keep the focus where it needs to be: spending time and creating memories with family and friends. These dishes call for short lists of ingredients, many of which you may already have in your pantry, and simple preparation to create a full spread perfect for sharing with loved ones. Plus, using only one pan makes cleanup a breeze, so you can get back to the festivities quickly. A dish like this Easter Roast lets you check both the main course and side dishes off your list, relying on the oven to do most of the work for you after some quick prep work. Similarly easy to prepare, these Refrigerator Rolls can also be made up to six days in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to bake - a perfect complement to the savory roast and veggies. Finish off your feast with an adaptable dessert like this Blueberry Crumble. Made using just five ingredients and ready in about an hour, you can swap the blueberry pie filling and yellow cake mix for any combination that suits your guests’ tastes like apple pie filling with spice cake or cherry pie filling with chocolate cake; the sky’s the limit when it comes to satisfying that sweet tooth.

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Easter Roast Yield: 1 roast • Salt • pepper • garlic powder • 1 roast (3 pounds) • 1 bag (1 pound) baby carrots • 1 bag (1 1/2 pounds) trio potatoes or potato of choice • 3 cups beef broth • 1 can (10 ounces) cream of mushroom soup • 1 tablespoon garlic pepper • 3 tablespoons brown sugar • 1 onion, roughly chopped • 1 bundle asparagus Preheat oven to 350 F. Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder over roast and rub into front, back and sides. Place seasoned roast in middle of large roasting pan. Place carrots on one side of roasting pan and potatoes on other side. In large bowl, mix beef broth and cream of mushroom soup with garlic pepper. Pour mixture over roast, potatoes and carrots. Sprinkle brown sugar over carrots and add chopped onion. Cover and cook 2 1/2 hours then remove from oven, add asparagus and cook uncovered 30 minutes. Serve from pan or place on platter for more formal presentation. Refrigerator Rolls Yield: 18 rolls • 2 packages yeast • 1/2 cup sugar • 2 cups lukewarm water

• 6-7cups all-purpose flour, divided • 2 teaspoons salt • 2 eggs • 1 stick softened butter • oil, divided In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water. When yeast is foamy, add 3 cups flour. Mix in salt, eggs and butter. Once mixed well, add remaining flour 1 cup at a time and knead dough into ball in bowl. Remove dough from bowl and place on clean surface. Wash and dry bowl then grease with drizzle of oil. Place dough in bowl and let rise 1 hour or store in refrigerator if making in advance. When ready to use, grease muffin pan with oil. Roll dough into hand-size balls and place in each muffin hole; cover 1 hour. Heat oven to 350 F. Bake rolls 30 minutes. Note: Dough can be made in advance and stored in refrigerator up to six days. If

making ahead, punch down dough, cover and place in refrigerator. Punch down daily until ready to use. Blueberry Crumble Yield: 1 cake • 1 can blueberry pie filling • 1 box yellow cake mix • 1 bag (4 ounces) chopped pecans • 1 stick butter, melted • 1/4 cup oil • whipped cream, for serving (optional) • vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional) Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread pie filling on bottom of 9-by11-inch pan. Sprinkle cake mix and pecans on top. Do not mix. Drizzle melted butter and oil on top of cake mix and pecans. Do not mix. Lift pan and tilt from side to side until cake mix is completely covered in butter. Bake 1 hour until golden brown and bubbly. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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Your Passport To Paradise Unveiling The Allure Of Casa Velas Hotel Puerto Vallarta its elevated gourmet food and beverage Also enjoyable are spirit-induced nightly protocols in accordance with local and Nestled within an upscale residential program, which raises the bar for all- events like Wine Pairings and Beer, international guidelines. This includes neighborhood, just a short five-minute inclusive hotels globally. The on-site, AAA Tequila, Wine, Martini and other F&B enhanced cleaning procedures, regular drive from Puerto Vallarta Airport, the AAA Four Diamond Emiliano restaurant offers tastings that foster socialization among sanitization of common areas and the Four Diamond Casa Velas stands as a guests unlimited access to gourmet guests. adoption of contactless services where serene, adults-only boutique resort cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Relative to in-suite victuals, the resort’s possible. We keep our guests informed exemplifying standards in the luxury all- The intimate, romantic indoor/outdoor in-suite Mini Bars also depart from the through various channels, including our inclusive sector. As part of the prestigious dining space provides lovely vistas of the ordinary by offering healthy, freshly-made Website, Social Media and direct Velas Resorts portfolio—renowned for pool and vibrant golf course beyond. Each options on-demand. This includes two communication with booked guests. We being the only chain with four properties evening, Emiliano features a five-course different selections of Crudités—a want everyone to be aware of the in U.S. News & World Report’s list of the gourmet tasting menu created and “Mexican Turnip” with a combination of measures in place and feel confident in top 25 all-inclusive resorts in Mexico— overseen by head chefs from its sister Carrots, Cucumber and Jicama; and choosing Casa Velas for their stay.” Casa Velas continues to exceed resort, the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas another including: Celery, Beetroot and So pristine the locale, it’s become a expectations with its unique charm and Riviera Nayarit. Rotating each night, Pineapple. These come complete with highly-coveted option for weddings and bespoke hospitality. Unlike traditional menus include Mexican, French and three different choices of dressing: other important events. The resort boasts hotels, this Spanish hacienda-esque Italian-Mediterranean. Mango, Chipotle or Basil, to enhance a 3,600 square foot Convention Center resort feels like a private estate replete A novel offering is the resort’s “Taco flavor while keeping the snack light and that is ideal for meetings, seminars, formal with attentive staff members who add a personalized touch to the guest experience. The 80 traditional, artworkadorned Mexican-styled suites at Casa Velas are designed for utmost comfort, each featuring a private terrace with a plunge pool or In-Suite Jacuzzi, HypoAllergenic Pillows, Goose Down Feather Duvets, FREE WiFi, Satellite TV, safe deposit box, coffee maker, bathrobes and slippers and L’Occitane Bath Products, as well as a fully stocked Mini Bar. Guests can choose from five room types: Master Suite; Grand Class Suite; Ambassador Suite; Governor Suite or the Presidential Suite. For those seeking copious privacy and space to spread out, the 3,000-square-foot, fourbedroom Presidential Suite is a (1) haven offering a top-end luxury escape. The space, suited for (1) Casa Velas guests can soak up the sun at its private pool cushioned in a tropical landscape up to eight guests, boasts (2) The private Táu Beach Club, offeras guests a beachside retreat with idyllic panoramic views of the sparkling sea original artwork by Mexican (3) The resort is ensconced in a lush garden setting on the 18-hole Marina Vallarta Golf Course Artist Sergio Bustamante, a (4) The on-site, AAA Four Diamond Emiliano restaurant offers guests unlimited access to gourmet cuisine large dining room, living room, master suite with a spacious marble-laden bathroom and an expansive terrace with an oversized plunge pool and Jacuzzi. It also comes complete with its own butler and bartender. It’s worth noting that Casa Velas actually has Bustamante’s sculptures in the majority of the suites, allowing most guests to enjoy the captivatingly authentic artwork. Amidst its Spanish-style (3) architecture and captivating interior design, the resort is ensconced in a lush garden setting on the 18-hole Marina Vallarta Golf Course. The tropical landscaping and abundant flora and fauna woven throughout the entirety of the hotel create a breathtaking setting, attracting wildlife— including Koi Ponds and “Pet” Snapping Turtles. For golf enthusiasts, Casa Velas guests receive special access and discounts at Marina (2) (4) Vallarta and Vista Vallarta Golf Clubs. For its part, the par 71 layout of Marina Vallarta’s 18-hole golf Therapy” — Casa Velas’ latest food and healthy. Guests can also choose from a banquets, cocktail gatherings or a course, designed by Joe Finger, is rife beverage offering for guests assisting in menu of freshly made juice options spectacular and elegant wedding for up to with flourishing vegetation, wildlife-laden Anxiety and Stress Relief, improving sleep available year-round. 300 people. The center of the space is lagoons and beautiful views of Banderas quality and boosting Antioxidants. The Speaking of health, also included in the adjacent to the resort’s garden area and Bay. Guests can also enjoy discounted new tasting experience features four daily rate for all-inclusive Casa Velas the Marina Vallarta 18-hole championship golf privileges at two other top 18-hole, 72 curated Tacos that provide holistic guests is access to its fully equipped gym. golf course. To ensure a memorable, par golf courses designed by Jack benefits for the mind, body and soul. A visit to the property also would not be hassle-free event, Casa Velas provides Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf located at the There are an array of other activities at complete without experiencing services at professional services for planning Vista Vallarta Golf Club only 20 minutes the resort as well. “Workshops range from its on-site ABJA Spa. The 6,500 square weddings from beginning to end. With away. arts and crafts such as natural Jewelry foot sanctuary offers a wide variety of settings by its beautiful pool area or the Casa Velas guests can soak up the sun and Abanicos, to culinary workshops such massages, body wraps and facials, a Táu Beach Club Terrace surrounded by at its private pool cushioned in a tropical as the Molcajete option, where guests hydrotherapy area, spa boutique and sand and sea, Casa Velas offers landscape that overlooks the golf course. explore Mexican culinary traditions,” said beauty salon. unforgettable scenery for the special Its swim-up Aqua Bar ensures Enrique Sinencio, the resort’s General Notably, Casa Velas is just as wedding day. refreshments—including: Local Brews, Manager. “Another activity is DIY committed to the environment as it is to For utter and complete privacy, groups Tropical Drinks and Classic Mexican Botanical Cocktails, where guests can providing impressive guest experiences. requiring up to 80 suites can take over the Cocktails crafted from Premium Liquor pick their ingredients for their drink at the “Our luxury resort’s environmental entire hotel to ensure fully private access Brands—flow all day through. onsite garden. Perfect for creative responsibility is a driving force behind the to pools, beach areas, gardens, activities The newest offering at Casa Velas in beverage concoctions, the garden entire operation, from conservation efforts and restaurants. While at the restaurants, Puerto Vallarta allows guests to features Rosemary, Lavender, Mint, Basil, and Recycling, to planting our own herb the “bubble buyout” offers a group their experience pure relaxation with their own Lemongrass, Peppermint, a Mexican Tea garden,” Sinencio notes. “From natural own personalized menus prepared with “Wellness Cabana.” Available in the called Epazote, Aloe Vera, Sage, Nopales composting and fertilizing of our on-site everyone’s diet in mind. Along with having intimate space of their suite, or at the Cactus Pads, Thyme, Tamarind, Jackfruit, gardens, to Water-Saving Initiatives, Solar the resort to themselves and custom Botanical Garden adjacent to the spa Mango, Guava and more. Our mixologist Heating and meticulous separation and cuisine, group activities range from DIY labyrinth, wellness-focused amenities will use the selected ingredients to make a processing of all Waste and Recyclables, Mixology with ingredients from the onsite include Aromatherapy, a personal speaker personalized botanical cocktail to enjoy Casa Velas sets the benchmark for Green Botanical Garden, Yoga, Mexican Wine with calming meditation music, spa water, on the Koi Pond-dotted terrace. Varieties Tourism and hospitality in Puerto Vallarta and Craft Beer Tastings, Casino Night and a MUSE meditation headband and of fruits, herbs, vegetables and botanicals and beyond. We also Recycle burned more. mandala adult coloring books, among are also used in the cuisine and spa Cooking Oils to a supplier for conversion With various international dignitaries other items. treatments at Casa Velas.” to Biodegradable Fuel. 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we must truly see one another. The musical follows a newlywed Jewish couple, Leo and Lucille Frank, who are struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice and devotion. Not content with just one day, Slow Burn Theatre delivers two weeks of April foolishness with Something Rotten! from March 29th – April 13th. Proclaimed “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” by the New York Post and nominated for 10 Tony Awards, this hilarious smash journeys back to 1595 as brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom compete to write a hit play against the popularity of the insufferable superstar Shakespeare. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves

charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. This breathtakingly romantic thriller features a host of irresistible classics including: “Queen Of The Night,” “So Emotional,” “One Moment In Time,” “Saving All My Love,” “Run To You,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and one of the biggest-selling songs of all time, “I Will Always Love You.” Major support for the Slow Burn Theatre Company is provided by the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center

conversation with #BrowardCenter. The Broward Center 2023/2024 Season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and UHealth University of Miami Health System. Programs are also sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.

singing, dancing and acting at the same time, they set out to write the world’s first musical. With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, the musical added up to a winner with New York Magazine proclaiming it “The Producers + The Book of Mormon x The Drowsy Chaperone. Squared!” Slow Burn Theatre’s 2024/2025 Season culminates with a sizzling summer production of the West End hit The Bodyguard, The Musical from June 7th – June 22nd. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in

and The Parker. Buy tickets online at: www.BrowardCenter.org Or: 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: www.Broward Center.org - Like us on Facebook at: www.Facebook.com/BrowardCenter And at: www.Facebook.com/Broward CenterEducation - Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @BrowardCenter. Subscribe to our channel at: www.YouTube. com/user/BrowardCenter - And join the

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Feel The Love From Page 1A dation of Broward, BBX Capital Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, Dara and Jarett Levan Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, Banyan Tree Companies, BBI, Cathy & James Donnelly Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Hudson Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, Las Olas Capital Arts, The Las Olas Company, Lori and Seth Wise, New River Fine Art, Shutts, Starmark, The Frank Family, The Royal Barnes Family, UNCS and Yes We Are Mad. LOVE by Cey Adams is the latest addition to BFA’s mural program. It joins Las Olas by Lori Pratico, Steven Teller’s mural that was previously on Las Olas and was commissioned through a BFA partnership, the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority’s mural by Lori Pratico and Habitat for Humanity’s mural by EVOCA1. More murals are planned for the future. BFA offers the public art program to curate and facilitate interior and exterior murals and sculptures. Arts improve the image and identity of communities, attract new visitors and integrate the vision of both community and business leaders. Businesses and organizations in Broward County interested in having a mural painted can learn more here. The program supports local artists and creatives and reinforces the culture of community, connectivity, unity and engagement across diverse populations. Business for the Arts of Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that engages businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success and economic development. The organization’s Public Art Committee’s mural program is modeled after Wynwood Walls in Miami, Yorkville Murals in Toronto, Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Baltimore Mural Program, among others.

Artist Cey Adams poses in front of his LOVE mural in Fort Lauderdale. (Photo credit: Juan Prieto Photography)

(left to right) Jarett Levan, President and CEO of BBX Capital; Cey Adams, artist; and Robyn Vegas, Executive Director of Business for the Arts of Broward (Photo credit: Lori Pratico)

Community Foundation of Broward employees contribute to the LOVE mural on Sponsor Paint Day. (Photo credit: Lori Pratico)

For more information about BFA and i ts programs, contact Robyn Vegas at: (954) 940-4933. Or: rvegas@bfabroward.org. About Business for the Arts of Broward Business for the Arts of Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) engaging businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. To learn more visit: www.Facebook.com/ BFABroward - Or: www.bfabroward.org About Cey Adams Adams is a New York City native who emerged from the downtown graffiti movement to exhibit alongside fellow artists Jean-Michael Basquiat and Keith Haring. He appeared in the historic 1983 PBS Documentary “Style Wars” about

Community Foundation of Broward employees with artist Cey Adams on Sponsor Paint Day. (Photo credit: Lori Pratico) New York’s graffiti culture. As the founding Creative Director of Hip-Hop’s Def Jam Recordings, Adams Co-founded the Drawing Board, the label’s in-house visual design firm where he created visual identities, album covers, logos and advertising campaigns for Run DMC, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Notorious B.I.G., Maroon 5 and Jay-Z. Adams draws inspi-

ration from 60’s pop art, sign painting, comic books and popular culture. He lectures and teaches at MoMA, Brooklyn Museum, Museum of the City of New York, New York University, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Walker Art Center, MoCA Los Angeles, Pratt Institute, Stamford University, Howard University, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, High

Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Mount Royal University and the University of Winnipeg, Canada. He Co-authored “DEFinition: The Art and Design of HipHop” and designed “Def Jam Recordings: The First 25 Years Of The Last Great Record Label.”

This year’s gala will include pre-show Champagne and hors d’oeuvres on the Wendt Terraces and a 6 p.m. multi-course dinner in the Porter Riverview Ballroom. Immediately following will be the 7:30 p.m. musical milestone performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 featuring one hundred voices from South Florida Symphony Chorus, directed by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios, including talented singers from Barry University, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, and the community. Soloists Elizabeth Caballero (soprano), Rebecca Ringle Kamarei (mezzo-soprano), Adam Diegel (tenor), and Luis Ledesma (baritone) will also perform grand opera arias from Bizet’s Carmen, Verdi’s Rigoletto, Puccini’s Turandot and Tosca, and Delibes’ Lakmé. A post-concert dessert reception will take place in the Porter Riverview Ballroom. Following its highly acclaimed 25th anniversary season, including sold-out

shows, the launch of its “Sound of Success” recognition awards, and a celebrated performance accompanying award-winning alt-rock indie vocalist Natalie Merchant, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its musical journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages. Tickets for SFSO’s “Ode to Joy” Gala start at $350 for the pre-show reception, dinner and post- show reception and $475 (with a prime seating concert ticket) and are available to purchase at https:// bit.ly/OdeToJoyGala.

Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) is celebrating its 26th season. SFSO is dedicated to providing enriching cultural music experiences to residents and visitors in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Guided by the belief that music is pivotal to thriving communities, SFSO brings vibrancy and engagement with the arts via innovative programming and transformative educational initiatives. A pioneer in its commitment to symphonic music for underserved communities, its Symphony in the Schools program has touched the lives of 100,000 students since its inception in 1997. SFSO was recently named the first Partner in the Arts for The Parker by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and has been recognized by the Broward County Cultural Division as a “Major Cultural Institution,” one of only a handful of organizations to be so honored. For a performance schedule and season tickets, visit: www.southflorida symphony.org, call: (954) 522-8445.

To learn more, go to: www.ceyadams.com

“Ode to Joy” SFSO’s Milestone Musical Performance of Beethoven’s Choral Masterpiece Last year’s inaugural SFSO “Sound of Success” Award Honorees (from left to right back row): Charles “Chuck” Lane, Jerry Laskey, Jackie Grimm, Steven Wozencraft, John Evans, Jacqueline Lorber, Phillip Dunlap, Don D’Arminio, Mark Martorana, Mark Turner and Chuck Nicholls. (Front row center) Beth Holland (Photo Steven Shires) South Florida Symphony Orchestra will celebrate 26 years of excellence in the arts at its “Ode to Joy” Gala on Sunday, March 3, at Broward Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA). The black-tie optional event, commencing at 5 p.m., prior to SFSO’s milestone musical performance of Beethoven’s choral masterpiece, Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 and Grand Opera Arias, will honor this year’s “Sound of Success” regional arts advocates. “We invite patrons to join us as we mark 26 years of uniting our communities through the joy of classical music and honor those arts advocates who inspire, innovate and advocate for the arts in South Florida” said Jacqueline Lorber, President and CEO of South Florida Symphony Orchestra. “This year’s gala will recreate the ambiance of Vienna’s Romantic era as we commemorate 200 years of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony and revel in the most beloved grand opera arias while celebrating the Symphony’s triumph as the region’s largest professional orchestra.” SFSO’s 2024 “Sound of Success” honorees from Fort Lauderdale and Miami are Marc Grossman, Marie and Robert Gallager, Francis Buckely and Bill Wolfolk (in memoriam), Robert Smith, Sandra Simon, T.J. Walsh, Robert Wilson and Peter Zupcofska, and Dr. Alan Mason.

For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org. About South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) Founded in 1997 in Key West by Music Director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, the now Wilton Manors-based South

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There are roughly one billion surveillance cameras worldwide and that number continues to grow

2024 Is the New 1984 By John & Nisha Whitehead

Forty years past the time that George Orwell envisioned the stomping boot of Big Brother, the police state is about to pass off the baton to the surveillance state. Fueled by a melding of government and corporate power—the rise of the security industrial complex—this watershed moment sounds a death knell for our privacy rights. An unofficial fourth branch of government, the Surveillance State came into being without any electoral mandate or constitutional referendum, and yet it possesses superpowers, above and beyond those of any other government agency save the military. It operates beyond the reach of the president, Congress and the courts, and it marches in lockstep with the corporate elite who really call the shots in Washington, DC. This is the new face of tyranny in America: all-knowing, all-seeing and allpowerful. Tread cautiously. Empowered by advances in surveillance technology and emboldened by rapidly expanding public-private partnerships between law enforcement, the Intelligence Community, and the private sector, the Surveillance State is making the fictional world of 1984, Orwell’s dystopian nightmare, our looming reality. What we are witnessing, in the socalled name of security and efficiency, is the creation of a new class system comprised of the watched (average Americans such as you and me) and the watchers (government bureaucrats, technicians and private corporations). We now find ourselves in the unenviable position of being monitored, managed and controlled by our technology, which answers not to us but to our government and corporate rulers. This is the fact-is-stranger-than-fiction lesson that is being pounded into us on a daily basis.

In this way, 1984, which depicted the ominous rise of ubiquitous technology, fascism and totalitarianism, has become an operation manual for the omnipresent, modern-day surveillance state. There are roughly one billion surveillance cameras worldwide and that number continues to grow, thanks to their wholehearted adoption by governments (especially law enforcement and military agencies), businesses, and individual consumers. Surveillance cameras mounted on utility poles, traffic lights, businesses, and homes. Ring doorbells. GPS devices. Dash cameras. Drones. Store security cameras. Geofencing and geotracking. FitBits. Alexa. Internet-connected devices. Stingray devices, facial recognition technology, body cameras, automated license plate readers, gunshot detection, predictive policing software, AI-enhanced video analytics, real-time crime centers, fusion centers: all of these technologies and surveillance programs rely on publicprivate partnerships that together create a sticky spiderweb from which there is no escape. With every new surveillance device we welcome into our lives, the government gains yet another toehold into our private worlds. What this adds up to for government agencies (that is, FBI, NSA, DHS agents, etc., as well as local police) is a surveillance map that allows them to track someone’s movements over time and space, hopscotching from doorbell camera feeds and business security cameras to public cameras on utility poles, license plate readers, traffic cameras, drones, etc. It has all but eliminated the notion of privacy enshrined in the Fourth Amendment and radically re-drawn the line of demarcation between our public and private selves. The police state has become particularly adept at sidestepping the Fourth Amendment, empowered by advances in surveillance technology and emboldened

by rapidly expanding public-private partnerships between law enforcement, the Intelligence Community, and the private sector. Over the past 50-plus years, surveillance has brought about a series of revolutions in how governments govern and populations are policed to the detriment of us all. Cybersecurity expert Adam Scott Wandt has identified three such revolutions. The first surveillance revolution came about as a result of government video cameras being installed in public areas. It’s estimated that Americans are caught on camera an average of 238 times every week (160 times per week while driving; 40 times per week at work; 24 times per week while out running errands and shopping; and 14 times per week through various other channels and activities). That doesn’t even touch on the coverage by surveillance drones, which remain a relatively covert part of police spying operations. The second revolution occurred when law enforcement agencies started forging public-private partnerships with commercial establishments like banks and drug stores and parking lots in order to gain access to their live surveillance feeds. The use of automatic license plate readers extends the reach of the surveillance state that much further afield. The third revolution was ushered in with the growing popularity of doorbell cameras such as Ring, Amazon’s video surveillance doorbell, and Google’s Nest Cam. No longer do police even have to request permission of homeowners for such access: increasingly, corporations have given police access to footage as part of their so-called criminal investigations with or without court orders. The fourth revolutionary shift may well be the use of facial recognition software and artificial intelligence-powered programs that can track people by their biometrics, clothing, behavior and car, thereby synthesizing the many strands of

surveillance video footage into one cohesive narrative, which privacy advocates refer to as 360 degree surveillance. While the guarantee of safety afforded by these surveillance nerve centers remains dubious, at best, there is no disguising their contribution in effecting a sea change towards outright authoritarianism. These cameras—and the public-private eyes peering at us through them—are reengineering a society structured around the aesthetic of fear and, in the process, empowering “people to not just watch their neighborhood, but to organize as watchers,” creating not just digital neighborhood watches but digital gated communities. Finally, there is a repressive, suppressive effect to surveillance that not only acts as a potentially small deterrent on crime but serves to monitor and chill lawful First Amendment activity. As Matthew Feeney warns in the New York Times, “In the past, Communists, civil rights leaders, feminists, Quakers, folk singers, war protesters and others have been on the receiving end of law enforcement surveillance. No one knows who the next target will be.” No one knows, but it’s a pretty good bet that the surveillance state will be keeping a close watch on anyone seen as a threat to the government’s chokehold on power. After all, as I make clear in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, the Surveillance State never sleeps. Editor’s Note: John Whitehead is an attorney and author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of constitutional law, human rights and popular culture. John Whitehead’s commentary are his views and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org. Information about The Rutherford Institute is available at: www.rutherford.org

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There was of course a field day where families participated in games and outdoor fun

It was a fabulous fun filled day at the Hallandale Beach CommUNITY Family Fun Field Day

Community families came out to enjoy all of the vendors that attended this event

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It Takes a Village The First CommUnity Family Field Day and Resource Fair Was a Huge Success By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper

activities would not be possible if it were not for their fundraising. While the City helps to support PAL with a small budget stipend they depend on contributions and fundraisers. This weekend they will be hosting the Annual Comedy Show at the Sport of Kings Ballroom. Gulfstream Park graciously provides their beautiful venue. The evening includes a dinner buffet with a free drink ticket, silent auction, and entertainment with top national comedians. Tickets are only $50 Per Person. Sport of Kings is located at 901 Federal Highway in Gulfstream Park on the second floor, doors open at 6:00 p.m. The show will start at 8:00 p.m. starring Richard Shubert with appearances by Rodney Laney, Steve Caouette and MC Mr. Bruce Smirnoff. For more information, visit: Facebook - PAL of Hallandale Beach. Over the past few years, our City has been in re-organization mode with our advisory boards. We did a full evaluation of every board, their goals and objectives and now we are rebuilding membership on the new boards. Volunteer Boards in cities are a way for city leaders to collaborate with residents on issues and ideas to make their cities better. There are also boards that are required by State Law. Typically, boards require that individuals be a resident of the City. Some require a level of expertise to serve. At one time we had over 18 different boards and committees. We had boards that were created for specific issues. These boards were intended to serve a purpose but had a

very narrow focus and this limited their work. Each board or committee has a Staff Liaison. Staff time is valuable and taking staff from their daily duties on a monthly basis without a rational nexus to the goals and objectives of our City is not smart utilization of taxpayer dollars. It is also inconsiderate to volunteers that show up, donate their available time and find no quorum to address issues and move ideas forward. After evaluating the 18 boards we combined many of the single task boards into three boards with a combined mission and focus. The other statutory boards remained, as they are required by State Law and include: Police and Fire Pension Board, Civil Service Board, Unsafe Structure Board and Charter Review Board. These boards have specific membership requirements and expertise. We have two advisory boards that are required as part of our Safe Neighborhoods. These SND Boards are set up with members that must live in the districts located at Three Islands and the Golden Isles Area, South of Egret Drive. They are appointed by a vote of the Board of Directors which is the Commission. The Planning and Zoning Board is composed of 5 members and appointments at large. This board has one

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Thank you to everyone that worked so hard to make sure our first CommUnity Family Field Day and Resource Fair was a success! Thank you Eve Paul our Event Planner extraordinaire from Royal Nation/ Chateau Everose, Jonathan Carrillo, PAL Coordinator, Chief Michel, his Chief of Staff Grace Mariot, all our wonderful Police Officers who gave of their own personal time, Andrea MacDonald from Advise Athletes Now, The Alex Budda Collins Foundation all helped to develop and implement this event. We also had many other groups that generously gave their time. The HB Police Explorer Volunteers, PAL Cheerleaders and their parents and coaches that cooked and served food, the 40 plus vendors that gave of their time to help our residents, Hallandale Beach CRA and Director Cathy Schanz and her Parks and Recreation Staff that worked on setting up. As they say, it takes a village and I am certainly proud of our One Hallandale Team. Special gratitude goes out to Memorial and their ‘One City At A Time Initiative’ who was the presenting Sponsor and our other Sponsors: The YMCA of South Florida, Walgreens, and Atlantic Village. Our PAL under Jonathan’s leadership and his Board of Directors are always busy. In addition to running 5 sports at this time of year that include: Flag Football, Cheerleading, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball they also have ongoing activities. These sporting events and

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60 Years, 280 Artists, 15 Mediums The Harmony of Creativity at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival The Coconut Grove Arts Festival steps into its 60th year, marking a significant milestone in the world of creativity and expression. In this celebration, the festival not only goes big but also finds its way back home, connecting with its roots and core purpose. This momentous journey commenced with a visionary spark, evolving from an outdoor exhibition to a celebration of art, community, and enduring creativity. During the festival, attendees are set to encounter a mesmerizing variation of artistic styles and mediums, creating a vibrant tapestry that seamlessly weaves together both returning and newly introduced talents. From the captivating lens of photography to the allure of innovative jewelry designs, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival emerges with the mission to reaffirm its standing as one of the nation’s Top 10 festivals. Each medium serves as a brushstroke in the canvas of this celebration, an exploration of the limitless realms of artistic imagination and expression. The 60th iteration of this highly frequented outdoor festival promises to display a diversity of styles, textures, media, colors, and cultures to fill the senses. Camille Marchese, the Executive Director of CGAF, sheds light on the curation process, explaining, “Our artists come from all around the globe and are carefully selected by a team of highly skilled art professionals.” Five independent judges, from museum curators to art educators, converge to review each application, selecting artists based on the exceptional quality of their work. This rigorous selection process elevates the Coconut Grove Arts Festival into an unparalleled showcase of talent, where every piece tells a unique story and contributes to the festival’s legacy.” The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is slated for Presidents’ Day Weekend on February 17, 18 and 19, 2024. General Admission and VIP Collector’s Club tickets have already gone on sale at www.cgaf.com and start at $25 online. Meet some of the diverse artists participating at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival: NICHOLAS BARNES, Woolwine, VA. A second-generation artist, Nicholas Barnes introduces the captivating technique of Wood Cloisonné. Starting with wood collected from his Appalachian home, he employs woodturning to craft intricate designs. His focus on color, shape, and edge creates a blend of vision and natural materials, offering a look unattainable by nature or man alone. View his work at: https://www.instagram.com/nbarnesdesign/ ANNIE BISONE, Milwaukee, WI. Advocating for zero-waste and ethically made garments, Annie Bisone is a champion of Slow Fashion. Her creations prioritize design, comfort, and utility, sourced from discarded high-quality fabrics from design houses. Each garment becomes a

unique piece, a testament to her commitment to sustainable and ethical practices. View her work at: https:// www.laloworkshop.com/ REY D’ALFONSO, Greenville, SC. Born and raised in Cuba, Rey D’Alfonso infuses his mixed-media paintings with vibrant expressions of contemporary culture. Utilizing Baltic birch, he layers pigments through carving and torching to create dynamic pieces inspired by Art Deco, old American cars, and the vivid colors of Cuban tropical splendor. His work delves into the experiences of migrants and immigrants, incorporating artifacts that emphasize our shared human history. View his work at: https:// reyalfonsostudio.com/ KIMBER FIEBIGER, Minneapolis, MN. With 45 years of experience, Kimber Fiebiger sculpts bronze masterpieces using the lost wax method. Her journey began in high school, overcoming gender barriers to pursue her passion. Her body of work has pieces that are funny, sensual, feminist, abstract, elegant whimsical, and entirely original. Currently finishing a large commission for Colorado Springs, she adds the 19th largescale sculpture to her impressive portfolio, spreading art around the city. View her work at: http:// artbykimber.com/

globally. View her work at: https:// lisakristine.com/ LAWRENCE PACKARD, Winter Haven, FL. Lawrence Packard specializes in pen and ink drawings of ships lost at sea. Executed freehand on nautical charts, each drawing is a meticulous layering of thousands of pen strokes, capturing historical records with unparalleled precision. His unique approach pays homage to maritime history and the stories woven into the depths of the ocean. View his work at: https://packardnauticalart.com/ EVEN REINHEIMER, Boca Raton, FL. Award-winning artist Evan Reinheimer excels in the unique technique of “Kite Aerial Photography.” Using kites to lift his camera into the air, he captures breathtaking aerial photographs worldwide. His childhood love for kites and photography converges, allowing him to create a body of work that spans various climates,

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