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Celebrating September
The month of September is special in a number of ways. It signifies both the end of summer and the beginning of fall, bringing cooler temperatures and a sense of change in the air.
September is known as the Harvest Month, and in midSeptember, you’ll be awestruck by the Harvest Moon, which is also the second Supermoon of 2024 and will coincide with a partial lunar eclipse.
In particular, we recognize and honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists and creators who continue to shape and enrich the cultural landscape.
Additionally, September is highlighted by Labor Day, the national holiday celebrated on the first Monday of the month, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement. It’s also a day to celebrate Harvey Milk's contributions to the labor movement. One of Milk's primary efforts was to fight against discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation. He advocated for policies that protect LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace, ensuring they could work without fear of being fired or harassed due to their identity. Milk built coalitions between the LGBTQ+ community and labor unions, strengthening the political influence of both groups. This alliance was crucial in improving wages, working conditions, and protections against discrimination.
This month, we usher in a new season filled with vibrant and diverse cultural and artistic endeavors, reminding us of the power of the arts to unite, inspire, and elevate our shared human experience. At OutClique Magazine, we are deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and celebrating the rich tapestry of voices that make up our community.
Let’s celebrate all that the month of September represents. We hope you enjoy this issue of OutClique Magazine.
Warm regards,
Dr. Steven O. Evans 1 Publisher and Editor-in-Chief OutClique Magazine
1 McEldowney Jensen, PhD.,J. Director
The 2025 Lexus ES 350
The Lexus ES 350 Black Line Special Edition package returns for 2025 after a four-year hiatus, offering another sporty variation of the top-selling sedan in the Lexus lineup. The package is offered exclusively on the ES 350 F SPORT Handling model and includes Obsidian outer mirrors, a distinctive black rear lip spoiler and a black lower rocker panel.
In addition to offering the Black Line Special Edition package, the 2025 ES continues to cater to a diversity of lifestyles with three available powerful engines, all-wheel drive capability, and two F SPORT models.
The 2025 ES is expected to arrive in dealerships in Summer 2024.
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The Ship The World Has Been Waiting For! Brilliant Lady Hits
the High Seas September 2025
There’s a reason the world’s No. 1 cruise line named its fourth ship “Brilliant Lady.” Voted the best, large-ship liner in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards and the best mega-ship liner in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards, Richard Branson’s brilliantly disruptive travel company, Virgin Voyages, is making waves with the announcement and debut of its fourth vessel, Brilliant Lady. Hitting the high seas in September of 2025, this ship will embark on the ultimate crosscountry sea trip with a series of longer itineraries up to 14 nights, unlike anything Virgin Voyages has offered before. For her inaugural season, Brilliant Lady’s North American Tour will feature highly requested homeports and iconic ports of calls like New York City to Bermuda and Canada, Los Angeles to Mexico, Miami to the ABC Islands, and Seattle to Alaska, along with one epic voyage through the Panama Canal.
As Virgin Voyages’ final vessel in its current fleet of Lady Ships, Brilliant Lady will carry through many of the signature touches Sailors have grown to know and love.
Making its return are Virgin Voyages’ thoughtfully designed interior spaces, red balcony hammocks, 20+ awardwinning eateries – everything from Korean BBQ to red hot Mexican food – a Happenings Cast in lieu of a traditional cruise director, and a collection of high-end wellness spaces ranging from a yoga perch with sweeping ocean views to a mermaid-inspired spa. What’s new, however, is the adapted frame, meaning Brilliant Lady is designed to sail through the Panama Canal and to navigate rugged new landscapes including the vast glaciers and fjords of Alaska.
Like her sisters before her, Brilliant Lady will feature a beautiful new mermaid. Designed by Toronto-based illustrator Janice Sung, Brilliant Lady’s mermaid takes inspiration from both historic Renaissance paintings as well as traditional Japanese and Chinese art, fashion and beauty. Along with Brilliant Lady’s stunning and courageous new guardian, Virgin Voyages will slowly release details on all new dining and entertainment options available on its newest vessel.
Brilliant Lady’s epic inaugural season includes routes from:
- New York City || September 2025 - October 2025
Five voyages from 5-13 nights || MerMaiden: September 5, 2025
Bringing it back to where it all started, Virgin Voyages kicks off the Brilliant Inaugural Season tour in the city that never sleeps. Following a premiere showcase for New Yorkers, Brilliant Lady will sail from Manhattan Cruise Terminal with itineraries ranging between five and 13 nights. The glittering archipelago of 100+ islets and cays await in Bermuda while Canada’s Quebec City shines for its charming European ambience, rich history and incredible architecture. Other new ports of call include Maine, Charleston, Boston, Halifax, and New Brunswick.
- Miami || October 2025 - April 2026 17 voyages from 7-12 nights || MerMaiden: October 17, 2025
Warming up for the winter season, Brilliant Lady will embark on a collection of extended Caribbean getaways with options between seven and 12 nights. Sailing from the company’s LEED-gold Terminal V in Miami, the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao) in the Southern Caribbean, along with Cartagena, are standouts. Sailor favorites like Turks & Caicos, Antigua and Grand Cayman are back to delight, along with newcomer Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Its lush tropical rainforests, pearly shores and cascading waterfalls turned this small fishing village into Jamaica’s most coveted port.
- Panama Canal Crossing || March 2026
One epic voyage for 16 nights
This crossing from Miami to Los Angeles spanning 16 nights is just one of several options in the brand’s Sea Change Series, what Virgin calls its legendary, bucketlist repositioning voyages. Departing on March 21, 2026, Brilliant Lady will say adios to Miami, sailing south towards Colombia and Panama before her eight-hour passage through the iconic Panama Canal. After a day at sea, Sailors can discover pura vida amid Costa Rica’s lush jungles before immersing themselves in the culture of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking Guatemala’s acclaimed Lake Atitlán. One final stop in Los Cabos takes Brilliant Lady to LA, arriving April 6th.
- Los Angeles || April 2026 - May 2026
Four voyages from 5-8 nights || MerMaiden: April 7, 2026
While sunset used to refer to Virgin Voyages’ sailaway times and daily Moët happy hours at Richard’s Rooftop, now Sailors can cruise down Sunset Boulevard or catch Santa Monica’s famous orange skies when Brilliant Lady docks in LA. Five- to eight-night itineraries along Cali’s West Coast include calls in Baja California, Puerto Vallarta and San Diego. California’s coastal gems like Santa Barbara and Catalina Island put the classic Spanish architecture, golden beaches and waterfront promenades on full display.
- Seattle || May 2026 - September 2026
Voyage details coming soon || MerMaiden: May 2026
Summer 2026 will take Brilliant Lady to the vast landscapes of Alaska’s woody shores. Wildlife is abundant, giving Sailors ample opportunities to spot some of America’s most elusive animals including bald eagles, orca, seals, bears and humpback whales. Departing from Seattle, Virgin Voyages will offer a mixture of itineraries from May through September.
- Alaska Front(ier) of the Line Pass
Given the anticipated high demand for Alaskan voyages, starting May 8, 2024, Sailors can submit an early deposit to secure their priority window to book one of the limited Alaskan itineraries before they open to the public. Placeholders are $500 for Sea Terraces, $1,000 for RockStar Quarters and $2,500 for Mega RockStar Quarters.
- Brilliant 4 You Pass
Following the overwhelming success of its Summer Season Pass, Virgin Voyages is introducing a “Brilliant 4 You Pass” with unprecedented access to all of Brilliant Lady’s MerMaiden voyages. Digs in a RockStar Suite (Seriously Suite) are complemented by one Shore Thing per voyage.
Sailors previously slated to sail on Brilliant Lady will be given priority access to book a MerMaiden voyage.
To start planning a brilliant getaway, travelers can swim on over to VirginVoyages.com or contact their First Mate (travel advisor).
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Checking in with Wilton Hotel & Pool Club
From the gracious portico where the valet takes your car, to the rooftop pool with views of Wilton Drive and Fort Lauderdale, a new addition to Wilton Manors’ booming developments on Dixie Highway is coming.
Wilton Hotel & Pool Club is coming soon. We don’t know exactly when, but we do know just about everything else, all the way down to the little design touches that will make it an instant destination. With 100 guest rooms and 23 suites, the hotel will have a ‘boutique’ vibe with tons of amenities.
“I want it to be the social heartbeat of the community,” owner/developer Mark Ellert told OutClique.
The hotel will be just south of Five Points and replaces the old funeral home. Once it opens, it will have a gym, spa, an outdoor yoga deck, a ‘grab and go’ snack stand on the ground floor and a coffee bar.
But Ellert says the place to be is the roof. “This is a fun community. The idea is to create a pool experience.”
The views will be amazing, but there will be a whole lot more to do than just gazing over the horizon. The pool deck will be 4400 square feet of luxury. Dozens of daybeds and loungers will flank the pool. The Sky Cafe and Sky Terrace restaurants will seat 84 with space for another 30 at the bars. Visitors there for business will have a great time, as two large meeting spaces will fill out the roof. Talk about a nice day at the office.
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Wilton Manors has been trying to lure a hotel developer for years. They changed the city code to allow for taller buildings, which makes hotel projects like this profitable. While the city wants a hotel, they don’t want just any hotel. A megaresort wouldn’t fit the city. Ellert believes he’s found the sweet spot.
“The goal is to not be so small as to be like B&Bs and small guest houses. We had to find a sweet spot, of about a hundred rooms. Also, the right style of hotel. The importance to me is to reflect the community’s character.”
A Work of Art
The hotel will stand out by blending in. Ellert is enlisting local artists and muralists to decorate the hotel’s exterior. “What better way than to take the iconic Five Points intersection and turn it into a real signature gateway for the city?”
He admits he’s a developer, not an art critic. Ellert says he’ll bring in local artists to judge submissions and work with his team to make sure the hotel is a welcome addition from day one. “Putting the art onto the building is a way to connect with the community.”
City commissioners have given their approval and Ellert’s team is working with other agencies to make sure the project aligns with county and environmental requirements. There is no date set for breaking ground. Some say a 2027 opening is possible.
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CDC Recommends Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season
The CDC has recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to protect against severe COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter.
It is safe to receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same visit. Data continue to show the importance of vaccination to protect against severe outcomes of COVID-19 and flu, including hospitalization and death. In 2023, more than 916,300 people were hospitalized due to COVID-19 and more than 75,500 people died from COVID-19. During the 2023-2024 flu season, more than 44,900 people are estimated to have died from flu complications.
Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation
CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 this fall and winter whether or not they have ever previously been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine. Updated COVID-19 vaccines will be available from Moderna, Novavax, and Pfizer later this year. This recommendation will take effect as soon as the new vaccines are available.
The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, is always changing and protection from COVID-19 vaccines declines over time. Receiving an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine can restore and enhance protection against the virus variants currently responsible for most infections and hospitalizations in the United States. COVID-19 vaccination also reduces the chance of suffering the effects of Long COVID, which can develop during or following acute infection and last for an extended duration.
Last season, people who received a 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine saw greater protection against illness and hospitalization than those who did not receive a 20232024 vaccine. To date, hundreds of millions of people have safely received a COVID-19 vaccine under the most intense vaccine safety monitoring in United States history.
Updated 2024-2025 Flu Vaccine Recommendation
CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age and older, with rare exceptions, receive an updated 2024-2025 flu vaccine to reduce the risk of influenza and its potentially serious complications this fall and winter. CDC encourages providers to begin their influenza vaccination planning efforts now and to vaccinate patients as indicated once 2024-2025 influenza vaccines become available.
Most people need only one dose of the flu vaccine each season. While CDC recommends flu vaccination as long as influenza viruses are circulating, September and October remain the best times for most people to get vaccinated.
Updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines will all be trivalent and will protect against an H1N1, H3N2 and a B/Victoria lineage virus. The composition of this season’s vaccine compared to last has been updated with a new influenza A(H3N2) virus.
Primary Care Physicians Can Prescribe Addiction Treatment
Results from a national survey indicate that many Americans, 61%, are unaware that primary care physicians can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder. The survey, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), also found that 82% of the people who reported ever misusing prescription or illicit opioids expressed comfort in going to their primary care physicians for medications for opioid use disorder. Among those who had not misused opioids, a majority, 74%, reported they would be comfortable referring their loved ones to primary care for these medications.
Notably, Black American respondents were most likely to incorrectly believe they could not receive medications for opioid use disorder via primary care. The findings suggest there is an important opportunity to increase awareness of these treatments and how to access them – using efforts that employ culturally specific strategies to reach different groups. Decades of research have shown the overwhelming benefit of existing medications for opioid use disorder, such as buprenorphine and methadone.
“Primary care is often people’s first point of contact in the healthcare system and can serve as a crucial setting to talk about addiction and receive life saving medications,”
said Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director of NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). “We need to provide education and support so that patients feel empowered to seek help from their primary care physician, and their doctors feel prepared to help them.”
Recent federal policy changes have removed some barriers to prescribing buprenorphine by primary care physicians. Despite these changes, there remain barriers to receiving medication for opioid use disorder. A recent study found that, in the year after elimination of the waiver requirement to prescribe buprenorphine, the number of prescribers increased, but the number of persons who received the medication did not.
“We’ve made great strides in making it easier for primary care doctors to prescribe these safe and effective treatments, but our study indicates a critical disconnect between the need for medications for opioid use disorder and people’s knowledge about how to access them,” said Brandon del Pozo, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Brown University School of Public Health and lead author on the study. “Science, public health, insurance, policy, and public perception all must align to improve access to treatment.”
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. To learn how to get support for mental health, or substance use conditions, visit FindSupport.gov. If you are ready to locate a treatment facility or provider, visit FindTreatment.gov or call 800-662-HELP (4357).
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Breaking the Silence Supporting Mental Health in Marginalized Communities
As September marks Suicide Prevention Month, it is essential to focus on the unique mental health challenges faced by marginalized communities. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is dedicated to advocating for mental health awareness and support, particularly within communities that often face increased risks due to discrimination and lack of resources. Providing these communities with essential tools and life-saving resources can help reduce suicide rates, ensuring that individuals have the support they need to overcome mental health challenges and see hope for the future.
Understanding the Challenges
The mental health challenges faced by marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ+ community, are significant. According to NAMI:
● LGBTQ+ youth are more than four times as likely to experience a mental health crisis compared to their heterosexual peers.
● Transgender individuals face an even higher risk, with 40% having faced severe mental health challenges in their lifetime, compared to less than 5% of the general U.S. population.
● The Trevor Project’s 2023 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health revealed that 42% of LGBTQ youth have contemplated self-harm in the past year, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and supportive environments.
Creating StigmaFree Workplaces
Preventing mental health crises, especially within marginalized communities, involves creating environments where mental health is openly discussed and supported.
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As the CEO of NAMI Broward County, I am committed to fostering such environments through our StigmaFree Workplace initiative.
This initiative focuses on educating and empowering organizations to implement supportive policies, encourage open dialogue, and provide necessary resources for mental health support. According to the NAMI Workplace 2024 poll, 75% of employees reported that they are more likely to seek help for mental health issues if their workplace is perceived as supportive and stigma-free. By addressing mental health proactively, we can help reduce the stress and isolation that often lead to mental health challenges, including those that may result in suicide. Creating a StigmaFree workplace is crucial in preventing the severe consequences of workplace stressors.
If you are interested in making your workplace StigmaFree, we are available to present in-person at your company/ business (and, virtually if preferred). Please reach out to NAMI Broward County to arrange a presentation.
QPR:
A Lifesaving Intervention
In conjunction with promoting StigmaFree workplaces, NAMI Broward County also offers QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) 90-minute training sessions (virtually and in-person). QPR (like CPR) is an evidence-based approach that equips individuals with the skills to recognize the warning signs of a mental health crisis and to respond effectively.
1. Question: Learning how to ask tough questions in a direct, non-judgmental way.
2. Persuade: Encouraging the person in crisis to seek and accept help.
3. Refer: Guiding them to the appropriate resources and professional help.
Studies indicate that individuals trained in QPR are more likely to intervene and refer someone at risk to appropriate resources, potentially saving lives. By training people to become QPR-certified, we create a network of individuals capable of providing immediate support, helping to prevent crises by intervening at critical moments.
For those interested in QPR Gatekeeper Training for your team or organization, please contact NAMI Broward County to schedule a session.
NAMIWalks: Walking Together for Mental Health
Another significant initiative that ties into our mental health support efforts is our annual NAMIWalks event. This year, NAMIWalks Broward County will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Nova Southeastern University. This event is not just a walk but a powerful demonstration of community solidarity and support for mental health.
Participants can form walk teams, raising both awareness and funds that directly support our no-cost programs and services. Whether you're walking in honor of a loved one, to support a friend, or for your own mental health journey, NAMIWalks symbolizes the strength and unity of our community in the fight against mental health stigma.
Conclusion
By addressing mental health challenges faced by marginalized groups and providing them with essential tools and life-saving resources, we can significantly reduce the instances where individuals feel that suicide is their only option. Through awareness, support, and accessible care, we can foster a society where everyone can thrive.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Trained counselors are available 24/7 for free, confidential support.
If you are a mental health advocate committed to creating a safer, StigmaFree workplace or interested in QPR Gatekeeper Training, contact NAMI Broward County at (954) 316-9907 to arrange an in-person or virtual presentation. To learn about NAMIWalks, visit NAMIWalks.org/BrowardCounty.
To stay updated on our activities and initiatives, follow NAMI Broward County on Instagram (@NAMIBroward) and LinkedIn. You can also follow me on Instagram (@ drjoeo) and LinkedIn for more insights and updates on our ongoing efforts to support mental health in our community.
Joe Oravecz, Ph.D. CEO, NAMI Broward County
Content Courtesy of Joe Oravecz, Ph.D., CEO of NAMI Broward County | Joe Oravecz's Photo Courtesy of Daniel Wakefield, Top-Tier Headshots
IMPORTANT FACTS FOR BIKTARVY®
This is only a brief summary of important information about BIKTARVY® and does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your condition and your treatment.
MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BIKTARVY
BIKTARVY may cause serious side e ects, including:
Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. Your healthcare provider will test you for HBV. If you have both HIV-1 and HBV, your HBV may suddenly get worse if you stop taking BIKTARVY. Do not stop taking BIKTARVY without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months, and may give you HBV medicine.
ABOUT BIKTARVY
BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children who weigh at least 55 pounds. It can either be used in people who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, or people who are replacing their current HIV-1 medicines and whose healthcare provider determines they meet certain requirements.
BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS.
Do NOT take BIKTARVY if you also take a medicine that contains:
dofetilide
rifampin
any other medicines to treat HIV-1
BEFORE TAKING BIKTARVY
Tell your healthcare provider if you:
Have or have had any kidney or liver problems, including hepatitis infection.
Have any other health problems.
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking BIKTARVY.
Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risks of breastfeeding during treatment with BIKTARVY.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take:
Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-thecounter medicines, antacids, laxatives, vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist.
BIKTARVY and other medicines may a ect each other. Ask your healthcare provider and pharmacist about medicines that interact with BIKTARVY, and ask if it is safe to take BIKTARVY with all your other medicines.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF BIKTARVY
BIKTARVY may cause serious side e ects, including:
Those in the “Most Important Information About BIKTARVY” section.
Changes in your immune system. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that may have been hidden in your body. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new symptoms after you start taking BIKTARVY.
Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to check your kidneys. If you develop new or worse kidney problems, they may tell you to stop taking BIKTARVY.
Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.
Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain.
The most common side e ects of BIKTARVY in clinical studies were diarrhea (6%), nausea (6%), and headache (5%).
These are not all the possible side e ects of BIKTARVY. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking BIKTARVY. You are encouraged to report negative side e ects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with BIKTARVY.
HOW TO TAKE BIKTARVY
Take BIKTARVY 1 time each day with or without food.
GET MORE INFORMATION
This is only a brief summary of important information about BIKTARVY. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn more.
Go to BIKTARVY.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5.
If you need help paying for your medicine, visit BIKTARVY.com for program information.
featured takes BIKTARVY and is compensated by Gilead.
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The 2024 Golden Angels Recognition Dinner hosted by Jackson Health Foundation
On May 20, 2024, Jackson Health Foundation hosted its annual Golden Angels Recognition Dinner at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach. The celebration dinner honored Golden Angel Society members, and highlighted the tremendous impact their generosity has made. The Foundation hosted more than 150 donors and welcomed 40 new Golden Angels – more than half of whom were new donors.
The dinner’s program celebrated Jackson’s incredible progress over the years, made possible by the attendees' generosity. Expansion work is underway to build a best-in-class emergency room at Jackson
Memorial Hospital, which is set to be the largest in the nation. In addition, Holtz Children’s Hospital will have a renovated emergency room. These revolutionary projects will transform the way emergency care is delivered at Jackson.
The highest honor of the night, the Rainmaker Award, was presented to Ana VeigaMilton for her remarkable impact and dedicated efforts, including her support for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you, Golden Angels! Your support is crucial to Jackson’s ability to support our community.
From Flop to Top Boost YOUR PERFORMANCE with Genesis Health Institute
In the heart of Wilton Manors, Genesis Health Institute offers a beacon of hope and renewal for those seeking to enhance their sexual health and overall well-being. Lead by ED expert, Dr. Ferdinand Cabrera, Genesis’ mission is simple yet profound: to improve the quality of life for their patients through innovative and effective treatments.
Understanding the challenges that many face in their intimate lives, Dr. Cabrera has developed a range of sexual enhancement packages designed to restore function, increase desire, and intensify pleasure. These comprehensive packages are tailored to meet varying needs and budgets, ensuring that everyone has access to the best possible care.
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Supporting Future Professionals Who Support the Community
Five South Florida students have each just received $2,500 to $5,000 scholarships from Latinos Salud’s Health & Support Services program. Now in its second year, the local non-profit agency’s scholarships invest in rising leaders who will support the next generation of LGBT community members.
This year’s scholars range from a college freshman to two PhD candidates, from new arrivals to first generation residents, hailing from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. What the scholars have in common is the lived experiences that drive their passion to help other Latino and LGBT community members in South Florida, each in their own ways.
OutClique magazine got to know a little bit more about each of these inspiring young scholars.
Juan was raised on the border, where Brownsville, Texas meets Mexico. Now in his third year in the University of Miami’s clinical psychology PhD program, Juan says that he wants to help others raised in conservative Latino households learn to accept their identities and find happiness. “The conflict between my sexuality and my culture, religion, and family has been my motivator, as
it drives my passion to research. I want to study ways that sexuality interacts with Latino culture and religion. I want to give people the tools to resolve these conflicts in healthy and productive ways.”
After completing her bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at the University of California, Berkely, Leo returned to Miami, where she is beginning her master’s degree in public health at Florida International University. As a transgender Brazilian American, Leo hopes to use her MPH “to begin to build a network of researchers / organizers / social workers in the field of Trans public health.” But she’s not stopping there! She plans to “break the glass ceiling by becoming a doctor, to uplift my community and make space for more Trans people to challenge the barriers and structures that contribute to health inequities in South Florida.”
After escaping the threats of violence in Venezuela, Carlos is excited to be embarking on his academic journey as a freshman at Miami-Dade College. “As an LGBT child, I experienced cruelty and betrayal from family members who lived in a world of deceit and evil, and I faced countless disappointments and sleepless nights when they found out I was gay. My goal is to
ensure that no child in the world has to go through that.”
Carlos will be the first in his family to receive a college degree, and he summarizes, “My primary mission will be to always support my community, which I love dearly, because I see every day each individual flourish despite adversity.”
Finishing his MBA, Nico wants to put marketing and communications to good use to help others. “I understand the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, and I am committed to using my education and experiences to advocate for change and promote equality in South Florida.” Nico is investigating how new media can reach isolated or marginalized Latino populations, to give them support.
Jahn’s drive has already taken him through a master’s degree, and a fellowship in Guatemala with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He will finish his PhD in prevention science and community health at the University of Miami in just two years, which he hopes “to use to address persistent gaps in access to HIVprevention and care services among individuals heavily burdened by the HIV epidemic, particularly Latino/x/e immigrant men who have sex with men in South Florida.”
Like most of Latinos Salud’s Pride scholars, Jahn stressed that the program’s mentorship component was as important for his career goals as the scholarship is for his financial needs, “As someone with limited social support, the opportunity to forge meaningful connections, receive personalized mentorship, and collaborate with Latinos Salud are invaluable.”
Readers can view the scholars’ spotlight interviews on any of Latinos Salud’s social media channels. Latinos Salud will also host a pair of small “meet the scholars” events this Fall, one in each county.
Author: OutClique Staff Writer | Photos Courtesy of Latinos Salud
Are Open Relationships the Future of Gay Relationships?
Monogamy is a hot topic in the LGBTQ+ community, especially since many gay men choose open relationships. The big question is, which relationship type is correct? Both monogamous and open relationships can work beautifully if both partners are on the same page and true to themselves.
When helping men find healthy, long-term relationships, I ask, "What are your values, and what relationship structure aligns with you?" Many men choose monogamy or openness based on societal pressures. It's crucial to form your own beliefs, not just follow what others think is right.
Evaluating your core values is essential in dating intentionally. If you genuinely don’t believe in monogamy, own it! There’s no shame in choosing a relationship structure that matches your authentic self.
So, what are some of the common misconceptions and how can you succeed?
Common Misconceptions
1. Monogamy is not achievable for gay men: Many believe gay men can’t sustain monogamous relationships, but many do, just like anyone else.
2. Gay relationships are inherently non-monogamous: While some choose non-monogamous structures, many prefer monogamy.
3. Monogamy is boring or restrictive: Monogamous relationships can be fulfilling, passionate, and dynamic.
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LGBTQ+ Love & Self-Esteem Coach
www.TheCoachDanny.com
4. Gay men are more likely to cheat: Infidelity can happen in any relationship and isn’t exclusive to gay men.
5. Monogamy is a heteronormative construct: Many gay men embrace monogamy as it aligns with their values and desires.
6. Open relationships are the only alternative: There are diverse relationship structures; monogamy is one valid option.
What You Need to Succeed
1. Open Communication: Discuss feelings, needs, and boundaries openly.
2. Trust: Build trust through honesty, reliability, and consistency.
3. Respect for Boundaries: Communicate and respect each other’s boundaries.
4. Emotional Connection: Prioritize emotional intimacy and understanding.
5. Fidelity and Commitment: Stay sexually exclusive and prioritize the relationship.
6. Shared Values and Goals: Align on values, goals, and future plans.
7. Quality Time Together: Spend quality time to maintain connection.
Author: Daniel Morales (Self-Esteem & Love Coach) | Photo Courtesy of
Birthday Reflections
September brings another birthday for yours truly! Yes, on September 21st I will celebrate another year around the sun. There are so many folks who blaze over their birthdays and wish to let it pass with no celebration; I am not one of those people. I think birthdays are such a gift and a reminder that there was an era of queer folks who didn’t live beyond 25. I am here and honoring my life, and theirs as well.
I like to celebrate the hurdles many of us queer folks have to overcome as young children like constant bullying and confusion over being different. Aside from being queer, I am a first-generation college graduate who hails from a single mother raising two kids. I know this sounds like an exaggeration, but one year, we were so poor that we ate nothing but pancakes for dinner for a whole summer. We now lovingly call that The Pancake Summer. I also grew up in a mobile home for nearly 20 years of my life. But, I had a wonderful community that helped to raise me, friends I still talk to this day, and memories of being an actual kid playing on a playground without my cellphone.
Many don’t know that my father passed away when I was
17; though he left when I was 8 years of age. You see, he passed away while incarcerated for sexual abuse. Our family was devastated emotionally, physically, and financially. According to all statistics, I should not have graduated high school, made it into a college, much less graduated from a college. It was the arts that saved me. It was the arts that gave me additional family support. It was the arts that served as a missing parental unit, thus allowing my mother some time, peace and quiet while I was away at millions of rehearsals. I would be remiss if I didn’t comment that among the reasons I made it “out alive” was determination, yes, but also systematic privilege. Thus, my survival is bittersweet as I reflect on my many friends who didn’t “make it out alive”.
So for my birthday, I ask that you respect the privilege you have and try to fight against systematic ways of life like racism, sexism, ageism, and judgment on socioeconomic status. Honor those fallen before you. Make way for more to come along in the following years, even if you won’t be there to see it. Celebrate your life and your accomplishments! We are all the colors of our fabulous queer rainbow.
Author: Miss Bouvèé | Photo Courtesy of Timmy Wakefield
Lover Of Men is Coming to Theaters Nationwide on September 6, 2024
Lover Of Men examines the intimate life of America’s most consequential president, Abraham Lincoln. As told by preeminent Lincoln scholars and never before seen photographs and letters, the film details Lincoln’s romantic relationships with men. Lover Of Men widens its lens into the history of human sexual fluidity and focuses on the profound differences between sexual mores of the nineteenth century and those we hold today. The film fills in an important missing piece of American history and challenges the audience to consider why we hold such a limited view of human sexuality. Lover Of Men is not only an exploration of gender roles and sexual identity, but also serves as an examination of American intolerance. Lover Of Men is directed by Shaun Peterson.
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The Tower Club Pride Mixer in Partnership with The Pride Center's Founders Circle
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Boss Signs Strategic Partnership With David Beckham in a Multi-Year Design
HUGO BOSS has announced a global, multi-year design collaboration with David Beckham for its BOSS brand. This partnership will evolve the BOSS Menswear collections over many years to come.
In terms of its scope, the collaboration is the first of its kind for BOSS Menswear and will deliver innovative and captivating designs that reflect the style and aesthetic values of David Beckham and BOSS, appealing to a wide global audience.
Over the coming seasons, the strategic partnership includes capsule and seasonal collections designed and curated by David Beckham, with David harnessing his lifelong style credentials in all stages of the concepting and design process. The collections will embody his signature style as well as BOSS’s 24/7 premium lifestyle positioning and its commitment to excellence, highest quality, and superior design. The focus of the collaboration will be on both formal and casual menswear with the first collection presented to consumers in Spring/Summer 2025, with
Collaboration
David already appearing in the brand’s global campaign in Fall/Winter this year.
“David Beckham is a true global icon in both sports and fashion. With his distinctive entrepreneurial spirit and authentic passion for fashion, he perfectly embodies the values of our BOSS brand. We are very much looking forward to seeing the first collections come to life and working closely with David throughout this multi-year partnership,” said Daniel Grieder, CEO of HUGO BOSS.
“Over the last few years, I’ve been wanting to invest more time in design and fashion, but wanted to ensure I collaborated with a brand and team that could deliver something truly global and impactful. I’ve really enjoyed the collaboration with BOSS so far and have been impressed by the team’s ambition, creativity, and desire for excellence. I look forward to sharing what we’ve been working on so far, including the Fall/Winter 2024 campaign as the first step in our long-term partnership,” said David Beckham.
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The Rolex Perpetual 1908
A watch of rare distinction, the new Perpetual 1908 is a visual masterpiece. On its dial, light bounces off the raised pattern, producing a variety of reflections with every movement of the wrist. A timepiece that affirms its unique identity with elegance and finesse in even the smallest details.
Apple Vision Pro arrives
in Apple Store locations across the U.S.
Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer that transforms how people work, collaborate, connect, relive memories, and enjoy entertainment, has arrived in Apple Store locations across the United States. Apple team members celebrated with customers who were excited to explore the breakthrough product and participate in a new, guided demo experience, only available in Apple Store locations across the country. Customers can book an in-store demo, discover, and buy Apple Vision Pro at their local Apple Store, as well as on apple.com and the Apple Store app.
Apple Vision Pro seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world and unlocks powerful spatial experiences in visionOS, controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible — a user’s eyes, hands, and voice. An all-new App Store provides users with access to more than 1 million compatible apps across iOS and iPadOS, as well as more than 600 new experiences that take advantage of the unique capabilities of Vision Pro.
The Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Ryan Gosling wears the new 39mm Carrera Chronograph with steel bracelet in “glassbox” design, the first of the redesigned Carrera collection to come with one, which highlights the panda configuration and launched in Spring 2024 at Watches and Wonders. Inspired from the late 1960s, it’s a symbol of precision and iconic design evolution.
- Experience enhanced ergonomics with the bezel-free case and domed sapphire crystal, a technical marvel that encapsulates Jack Heuer’s vision of readability.
- The three-row steel bracelet, paired for the first time on a TAG Heuer Carrera 39mm glassbox model, offers a chic, resilient choice for the discerning wearer.
- Receive our exclusive packaging and a complimentary TAG Heuer travel pouch when buying this watch on the official TAG Heuer website.
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Ghoulish Giants
Home Depot’s 2024 Spooky Halloween Lineup
The Home Depot’s 2024 Halloween Products feature innovative upgrades, exclusive licensed characters from NBC Universal, and ways to personalize your favorite haunted decor items.
“This year we increased our realism, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites,” said Lance Allen, senior merchant of decorative Holiday at The Home Depot.
From Skelly’s haunted accessory kit complete with a wig and shoes to iconic lines from the movie “Frankenstein”, this lineup includes something for every spooky enthusiast.
Calendar of Events
September 2024
21 National Dance Day Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
22 “An Afternoon Affair” Puerto Rico Isla del Encanto & the 11th Annual Icon of the Arts Award
Summer Exortics & Orchids Plant Sale
21-23
GENVAS Venetian Arts Society / Arc Culinary Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen
3rd Weekend of September Mounts Botanical Garden
23 Bona Dine Out - Bears of South Florida Bona
24-29 Girl From the North Country (AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando)
Walt Disney Theater Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
25 Choreographer Pablo Malco to Present Business for the Arts of Broward's Arts Mean Business Speaker Series Business for the Arts Broward
25 NSU Guest Artist Exhibition Gallery 217 in the Don Taft University Center
27 Fur Friday TBD BOSFL.org
28 Nickelodeon’s Our World: Worldwide Day of Play Museum of Discovery and Science
28 Community Health Day Museum of Discovery and Science
28 Music by J Warren Eagle Wilton Manors
28 15th Anniversary Ghost Light Society Soirée The Parker
28-29 Marionetas de la Esquina: Learning and Forgetting (Aprender y olvidar) The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
29 The Big Sing The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
30 Sigur Rós With The Wordless Orchestra The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
October 2024
Sat’s & Sun’s Unleash Your Inner Detective! (Family / Children’s programming) Museum of Discovery and Science Now5/19 Pastiche by Lauren Shapiro Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
2 Sofi Tukker
Music Hall / Philadelphia, PA 4 Tim Murray Is WITCHES!
Arsht Center for the
4 Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
4-5 NSU Theatre Production Black Box Theatre in the Don Taft University Center
4-5 Men Having Babies / Surrogacy Conference The Pride Center at Equality Park
5 NAMIWalks Nova Southeastern University
5 Bears at the Zoo TBD BOSFL.org
10/2411/10 The Pillowman
Up Close
Stage and Adrienne Arsht Center 26 Disney in Concert: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas South Florida Symphony Orchestra Broward Center for the Performing Arts
26 It's Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus - A Drag Tribute Coral Springs Center for the Arts 26 Bowling at Manor Lanes - Bears of South Florida Manor Lanes
10/2611/2
26-11/2
10/29113 Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy Kravis on Broadway Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
31 Wicked Manors Wilton Manors, FL
31 Spooktacular Science: Tricks and Treats / A Wicked Good Time! (Family & Children’s Programming) Museum of Discovery and Science
31 Baby’s First Halloween (Children & Family Programming) Museum of Discovery and Science
Sat’s & Sun’s Healthy You Weekends in November / Where Science Meets Wellness (Family & Children Programming) Museum of Discovery and Science
Sassy
11/2
10/2911/3 Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy Kravis on Broadway Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 2 The Chic Unique Ball Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 2 Bears at the Beach Bears of South Florida 3 Grand Season Opening
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The OutClique Exclusive Interview Kris Andersson
Island City Stage’s Die, Mommie, Die!, Dixie Longate, & More
We all know and love Kris Andersson as drag personality Dixie Longate, our favorite fast-talking, gum chewing, redheaded Tupperware saleswoman, but audiences will have a chance to see him step into a different pair of high heels as he stars in Island City Stage’s upcoming production of Die, Mommie, Die!
From the mind of playwright Charles Busch, this comic melodrama evokes the 1960s “Grande Dame Guignol” films that featured aging Hollywood legends like Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and Lana Turner. Following ex-pop singer Angela Arden, she is trapped in a hateful marriage with film producer Sol Sussman and is desperate to find happiness with her younger lover, an out-of-work TV actor named Tony Parker. Therefore, she murders her husband with the aid of a poisoned suppository.
In a plot that reflects Greek tragedy as well as Hollywood kitsch, her children slip her some LSD, provoking a wild acid trip, which results in several secrets being revealed.
According to Andersson, he is excited to step away from the Dixie spotlight and take on a role he considers to be a little outside of his comfort zone.
“The script is so fun and so clever, and as I'm starting to pull it apart, I'm looking forward to throwing myself into it and getting people's expectation of what they're going to see kind of ripped out of their minds and replacing it with something that's bigger, bolder, and more fun,” he exclaims. “Maybe a little more biting and stinging than they're used to seeing me.”
Die, Mommie, Die! will play at Island City Stage August 22 - September 22, 2024, and OutClique caught up with Andersson to talk more about the show and how he was chosen to play Angela, as well as his overall passion for the arts and what’s next for his entertainment career.
Denny Patterson: Thank you for taking some time to
chat with me, Kris! How excited are you to perform Die, Mommie, Die! at Island City Stage?
Kris Andersson: I am so excited! I've been doing a specific character, Dixie Longate, for the last 22 years, so this is the first time in a long time I’ll be given the chance to work on other people’s material with a cast. Doing things that are not just self-generated on stage, so I'm looking forward to it.
Denny Patterson: For those who are unfamiliar with this show, can you give us a hint as to what audiences can expect?
Kris Andersson: It’s sort of a 1960s throwback romp, evoking those old Joan Crawford and Anne Bancroft movies where everything has a little arch, a little eyebrow raise, and everything is campy and more cuffed up than it needs to be. That is where all the fun is! It’s about a family at odds with each other, and the family all have really wide archetypes. We have a giant, performing mother that’s a little past her prime, her producer husband that’s fallen on hard times, then they’re very unruly kids. They all sort through their day with a little bit of murder and mayhem thrown in for good measure.
Denny Patterson: Is this your first time performing at Island City Stage?
Kris Andersson: This is my first time performing under the banner of Island City. I created a show during the pandemic called Dixie’s Happy Hour, and they were kind enough to let me film the show in there and do some test audiences with it. So, this is my first time as an official part of their season.
Denny Patterson: How did you get pegged to play the starring role of Angela Arden?
Kris Andersson: Andy Rogow and I have become friends over the years, and he brought the play to my attention and said, ‘Look, this is a part I think you would do very well with. I think you would have a lot of fun with it and I think our audiences would enjoy seeing what you make of it.’
So many people know me as Dixie since I’ve been doing her for the last 22 years, and even though this is still in the drag wheelhouse, it’s a bit of a departure from Dixie. I love the challenge of this because so many people know me as a specific thing, so it will be fun to kind of reinvent myself a little bit and see what I can bring to the role.
Denny Patterson: Is there a part or moment within the show you are looking forward to the most?
Kris Andersson: The whole thing makes me laugh because I'm in almost every scene in the play, and every scene is its own challenge because of the way the story arcs. I don't want to give anything away, but trying to deal with my husband that I’m having major issues with as I’m trying to get out of the marriage. Trying to deal with two very bizarrely spoiled children, trying to deal with a love interest on the side who's not too on the side (laughs). Every piece of it is going to be fun, so I'm looking forward to the entirety of the challenge because it's so out of my wheelhouse.
Denny Patterson: Is there anything you ultimately hope audiences take away from Die, Mommie, Die!?
Kris Andersson: I just hope they have a great time and have an unexpected lift. It's a very, very funny show, but at the same time, there's a little challenge to Angela and the story that she's telling; being responsible for your own decisions. At the end, there’s a great moment that wraps it all up where she’s like, shoot, I did everything wrong and now I’ve got to pay the piper for it. I'm looking forward to that being a kind of bigger message than just within the show. Hopefully, people leave with that message as well.
Denny Patterson: Have you been in touch or worked with the production’s playwright, Charles Busch, before?
Kris Andersson: We are like one degree of separation through a lot of people, but I have never personally met or worked with him before. I know his work, so I'm very excited to hopefully pay homage to not only the great work that he does, but also him as a creator.
Denny Patterson: Have you always had a passion for the performing arts?
Kris Andersson: Ever since I was a kid. I've always wanted to be in theater and I've always wanted to be on the stage. I love storytelling, I love playing pretend, and I'm one of those people who's been lucky enough to do it as a full-time career. I have wonderful parents that have always supported me and allowed me to find my own voice.
Denny Patterson: And how did your journey with drag begin?
Kris Andersson: My journey with drag began when I did a fundraiser. I was living in LA for quite a while, and a friend asked me if I would be involved in this AIDS fundraiser, and the whole thing was a mock drag beauty pageant. Like a mock Miss USA pageant. So, the first time I ever did drag was to raise money. Then a friend of mine dared me to sell Tupperware in drag, as a character, and I took the dare. It was the weirdest dare I've ever taken, but I developed that into a career becoming the top selling Tupperware rep in the U.S. That then turned into a show that ran off-Broadway, and we just finished our 16th year of touring. It’s been a wild journey and not something I ever planned on doing. It’s something that just took off, and I found myself having just as many pairs of women's high heels as I do men's sneakers!
Denny Patterson: Wow, it’s hard to believe you just wrapped up your 16th season of Dixie’s Tupperware Party!
Kris Andersson: I know! We did a four-week run at the Kennedy Center in D.C., which was an amazing honor to be invited to play there. I’ve got a little downtime to do Die, Mommie, Die!, but then I’m back on the road for Season 17, which is going to be the final season of the tour. I have other things now that I’m starting to dig my hands into, so I want to keep growing and building. Dixie has been a great ride for me, but there’s more stuff that I want to do. I think this is the perfect time to sort of put the bow on that package and hand off the torch to other people.
Denny Patterson: Are you allowed to share any details about some of these upcoming projects that you’re involved with?
Kris Andersson: I'm currently working with a couple of collaborators out of New York on two ideas for shows. We’re sort of in the developmental stages and getting resources together, and they’re pretty big projects, so I’m not at complete liberty to talk about it right now because of where they are, but they’re still in the theater space.
They’re going to grow past some of the stuff I’ve done, and they are challenging me a lot. I’m getting more and more outside of my comfort zone.
Denny Patterson: Do you have any desire to do any TV or film?
Kris Andersson: I dove into TV and film back in my LA days, and I would love to go back into that. However, I know it's a challenging time right now post-writer’s strike, postactor’s strike, and post-COVID. TV and film production has definitely taken a hit, as has theater, and I know I will be back in film and TV eventually, but right now, what's really standing out to me is creating in the live theater space and doing things that are a bit more challenging and a bit more unique than other things I've done in the past. That’s where my focus will be over the next couple years.
Denny Patterson: When you say you’re wrapping up Dixie’s Tupperware Party, are you also putting Dixie Longate away as well, or will she be involved with some of these new ventures?
Kris Andersson: I think Dixie is going to go quiet for a little bit while I work on this other stuff. We have an eightweek run of shows in Denver in the summer of 2025, and Denver is a very friendly market. They’ve been wonderful to me and this will be our ninth time in the market doing Dixie shows. They actually co-produced my second show, which is called Never Wear a Tube Top While Riding A Mechanical Bull (and 16 other things I learned while I was drinking last Thursday), so we're going to do four weeks of Dixie’s Tupperware Party and then four weeks of Never Wear a Tube Top. That show got its start in Denver, and it will kind of be poetic to wrap it up there, and I think that will be the perfect time to say, okay, Dixie gets to have a break. I don't know if she will come back, but you never know. Life is always an adventure and you never know what can happen. I've been able to have an incredible life and career with Dixie, and I'm very grateful for that, but I also know I don't want that to be the only thing that I get to dig my hands into.
August 22 – September 22, 2024
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Connect with Andersson by following him on Instagram @KrisAndersson_Official, and stay up-to-date with Dixie by visiting DixieLongate.com For more information and to purchase tickets for Die, Mommie, Die!, visit IslandCityStage.org.
Author: Denny Patterson | Die, Mommie, Die! Cover and Cover Story Photos Courtesy of Matthew Tippins
Seventy Years Young!
“You’re only 70 years old?,” my friend asked with great surprise.
“Only 70? That’s pretty good for South Florida,” I proudly replied.
No, my friend was not referring to my age. I am not 70, though I will turn the big 4-0 in September. She was talking about my congregation, the United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale, which will celebrate 70 years in South Florida this October.
My friend is a fellow clergy person from Connecticut, whose church turned 300 years old a few summers ago. No wonder she thought 70 was young! I had to explain to her that for Fort Lauderdale, which was founded in 1911, a 70-year-old organization is pretty rare.
And it got me reflecting on what it takes for an organization, a community, or a person to make it to 70 years. I’d say that there is quite a bit of resilience required to survive for that long in our world today; as well as some strength, ingenuity, integrity, and the ability to build relationships with others for support.
And perhaps most of all, there must be something good and true about the work you are doing, something that resonates with others that has kept you around so long. For my church, I believe it is our welcome, our work for peace and justice, and our spirit of compassion and joy that has kept us going for 70 years.
What is it about you, the organizations you are a part of, and the community that you call “home?” What has kept you alive and strong for this long? And what is driving you into the future? I hope you have some good answers! And I’d love for you to celebrate 70 years with my church in October! Be on the lookout for some great events this fall!
Peace and love,
Pastor Aaron
Content Courtesy of Rev. Aaron Lauer
Ty Sutton Champion and Leader of the Arts
The Broward Center recently welcomed a new President and CEO, Ty Sutton, who brings with him not only a wealth of experience from running top arts and cultural organizations in the country but a much-needed, forward way of thinking about an industry that is constantly in flux. Charming and personable, his outlook is decidedly refreshing, his energy contagious and his spirit unstoppable.
Charles Baran: Hi Ty! I know it’s a little late, but welcome to Florida!
Ty Sutton: My family just arrived, so it feels like I just got here too, so thank you!
Charles Baran: You bring 20 years of performing arts leadership experience to the Broward Center. What exciting plans do you have?
Ty Sutton: A lot of our traditional art forms are struggling to find audiences. My job is to look at what’s next. Looking out twenty or thirty years and being an organization that is open to what art is, knowing that it might be different from what it’s been.
Charles Baran: What are the challenges of coming into an organization as well established as the Broward Center?
Ty Sutton: This is now the fifth performing arts center I’ve run. The challenges are to find a path forward, to take all the things that have been so incredibly successful, keeping many of those things and making sure we take care of them and also to have the courage to stop doing some of the things that really aren’t as valid.
It’s about having the courage to try new things.
Charles Baran: You relocated to Florida after a six-year tenure at Dayton Live. Do you intend to bring any of those ideas or programs to all of us down here in Fort Lauderdale?
Ty Sutton: My time in Dayton was great. The lessons I take away are how to work with an organization that means a lot to the community. How you listen to people. How to lead in the arts, how to be a champion, how to work with people from all diverse walks of life and be a partner to them.
Charles Baran: Has the elimination of $32 million in arts funding by the governor of Florida impacted the Broward Center in any way?
Ty Sutton: There is an impact for us but because our
budget is so large, it was a smaller financial impact than other organizations felt. And it’s going to be a tough year for a lot of those organizations. We need to tell the story of the creative sector better to get public support and also work with others that are passionate about the arts like many of South Florida’s private foundations. I belong to a group that includes the five largest performing arts centers in Florida: the Kravis Center in West Palm, the Arsht Center in Miami, the Straz Center in Tampa, the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando and the Broward Center. We’re working on a lot of these issues to identify ways to help our smaller arts organizations.
Charles Baran: What are a few highlights of the upcoming Broward season?
Ty Sutton: From the Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series we have MJ, The Musical. It’s written by Lynn Nottage who won the Pulitzer for drama twice. We have Shucked which is super-funny. I’m excited about Ben Folds with his Paper Airplane Request Tour. We have the MOMIX dance troupe doing their incredible ALICE piece, inspired by “Alice in Wonderland.” And I love what Slow Burn Theatre Company is doing. The Witches of Eastwick is something very few people have ever seen done. Then they’re doing Parade which was incredible on Broadway.
Charles Baran: What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
Ty Sutton: I think the education programs. Another thing I find rewarding is connecting people. Arts bring people together even if they have nothing else in common. Giving people opportunities to have an experience with somebody else is a positive thing and is what I value the most about what we do.
Charles Baran: Tell me more about these education programs.
Ty Sutton: The Broward Center runs the largest, free artsin-education program in the country. We run a program called the SEAS Program (Student Enrichment Through The Arts). We also work a lot with the neurodivergent community. To see a robust education program here that is so inclusive is really a fantastic thing and one that we will keep growing.
Charles Baran: Thank you for your time, Ty. It’s been an inspirational chat!
Ty Sutton: You’re welcome, Charles. I look forward to seeing you at the Broward Center this season.
Author: Charles Baran | Photo Credit: Jock Fistick
The
Cher Show
2024 - 2025
November 12 - 17, 2024 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
November 19 - 24, 2024 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
January 7 - 12, 2025 | Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Cher's brilliance has illuminated popular culture for six decades, consistently shattering barriers and redefining boundaries. The Cher Show, a Tony Award-winning musical, captures her incredible journey through three women portraying her ambitious youth, dazzling pop star era, and enduring icon status. Featuring 35 hit songs, the musical delves into her storied life, relationships with two rock-star husbands, and her prestigious awards—a Grammy®, an Oscar®, and an Emmy®. The show’s extravagant costumes by Bob Mackie and Cher's unwavering support for LGBTQIA+ rights underscore her legendary status. The Cher Show is a vibrant celebration of a life lived boldly, inspiring resilience and empowerment.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
November 12 - 17, 2024 | David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
December 18 - 23, 2024 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Originally conceived by the threetime Tony Award®-winning director Jack O’Brien, the whimsical world of Whoville is beautifully realized by an A-list creative team in this delightful musical production.
Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos.
A Beautiful Noise
January 21 - February 2, 2025 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
February 4 - 9, 2025 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
February 11 - 16, 2025 | David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
February 18 - 23, 2025 | Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
In collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise narrates the inspiring true story of a Brooklyn kid who became a chart-topping American rock legend. With over 120 million albums sold, hits like "America" and "Sweet Caroline," and honors including inductions into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, Neil Diamond's journey was destined for Broadway. This exhilarating musical memoir captures his rise to fame and features the iconic songs that shaped his career. Resonating deeply with the LGBTQIA+ community, Diamond's music celebrates love, resilience, and authenticity, offering comfort and belonging to many.
Disney’s The Lion King
March 6 - 30, 2025 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
April 2 - 20, 2025 | David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
April 23 - May 18, 2025 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, and gazelles leap as the Serengeti comes to life with Pride Rock emerging from the mist. Over 100 million people worldwide have marveled at the awe-inspiring visual artistry, unforgettable music, and theatrical storytelling of this Broadway sensation. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together an imaginative creative team led by Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor. With breathtaking visuals, extraordinary choreography by Tony Award®-winner Garth Fagan, and iconic music by Elton John and Tim Rice, The Lion King offers an unparalleled theatrical experience.
MJ The Musical
February 25 - March 2, 2025 | David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
March 4 - 16, 2025 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
March 18 - 23, 2025 | Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
March 25 - 30, 2025 | Artis-Naples
April 1 - 6, 2025 | Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
April 8 - 20, 2025 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
April 22 - 27, 2025 | Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
Michael Jackson, one of the greatest entertainers of all time, is celebrated in MJ, a multi Tony Award®-winning new musical that delves into the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour and is now embarking on a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond Jackson's signature moves and sound, offering a rare glimpse into the creative mind and collaborative spirit that elevated him to legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it travels across the country, showcasing the unparalleled artistry of Michael Jackson.
Beetlejuice
April 22 - 27, 2025 | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
April 29 - May 4, 2025 | Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
After making its mark on Broadway, the ghost-with-the-most is set to invade your city! Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, this uproarious musical follows Lydia Deetz, a quirky teenager whose world is turned upside down when she encounters a recently deceased couple and a striped demon. With a daring script, an extraordinary set, and a score that's out of this world, Beetlejuice is “Screamingly good fun!” (Variety). Underneath the laughter, it’s a touching tale about family, love, and seizing every moment.
Chicago
June 17 - 22, 2025 | Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago stands as the epitome of Broadway grandeur, capturing the essence of the Jazz Age with its heady mix of fame, fortune, and dazzling spectacle. Set against the backdrop of 1920s Chicago, the musical chronicles the tumultuous rivalry between vaudeville star Velma Kelly and aspiring actress Roxie Hart as they navigate a media circus for the limelight. The show enchants with its timeless themes, unforgettable melodies, and mesmerizing choreography. For more than twenty years, Chicago has enchanted audiences with its gripping story and innovative performance style. Its influence extends beyond Broadway, with acclaimed film adaptations and global tours, earning prestigious awards including 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®. The show's sharp satire, dark humor, and astute social commentary continue to resonate powerfully with audiences today.
Peter Pan: The Hit Broadway Musical
February 12 - 16, 2025 | Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
February 18 - 23, 2025 | Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
May 6 - 18, 2025 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
This timeless musical has captivated audiences of all ages for nearly 70 years and is now being revitalized in a new adaptation. Acclaimed playwright Larissa FastHorse brings fresh insight to the story, with direction by Emmy® Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. Peter Pan celebrates the joy of childhood and invites you on an enchanting journey from the second star to the right and straight on 'til morning. The production promises to captivate and delight all who experience it. Prepare to be hooked by this magical adventure!
Shucked
June 3 - 8, 2025 | David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
June 10 - 22, 2025 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Experience the uproarious delight of Shucked, a Tony Award®–winning musical comedy that’s redefining the genre with its irresistible humor and charm. Created by Tony Award winner Robert Horn and featuring a vibrant score from Grammy® Award-winning artists Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, this show brings a uniquely American story to life. Under the expert direction of Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, Shucked serves up a refreshing mix of witty dialogue and catchy tunes. The musical’s clever writing and engaging performances promise a theatrical experience that’s both entertaining and memorable. Shucked is set to captivate audiences with its inventive approach and energetic spirit. Don’t miss out on this standout production that’s taking the stage by storm. Get ready for a theatrical treat that will keep you laughing and singing long after the curtain falls.
Mrs. Doubtfire
October 29 - November 3, 2024 | Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Step into the delightful world of Mrs. Doubtfire, a heartwarming and hilarious musical adaptation of the beloved film. The story follows Daniel Hillard, a struggling actor who dons a vibrant disguise as a British nanny to spend more time with his children after a divorce. With a score full of catchy tunes, clever lyrics, and a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and touching scenes, Mrs. Doubtfire captures the charm and warmth of the original film while adding a fresh theatrical twist. The production combines dazzling performances, whimsical costumes, and a heartening narrative about family and the lengths one will go to for love. This musical promises a fun and feel-good experience that will leave you entertained and uplifted.
Funny Girl
January 14 - 19, 2025 | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
January 21 - 26, 2025 | Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
January 28 - February 2, 2025 | Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Featuring one of the greatest musical scores ever, including classics like “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People,” Funny Girl is a tribute to the legendary Fanny Brice. This beloved musical chronicles Brice’s rise from a girl from the Lower East Side to a celebrated Ziegfeld Follies star, demonstrating her resilience and talent against the odds. The touring production brings Broadway’s glitz and glamour to audiences nationwide with spectacular performances, stunning costumes, and a powerful score. Funny Girl not only showcases Brice’s professional triumphs but also delves into her personal struggles and relationships, offering a poignant and relatable look at her life. As it continues to captivate new audiences, the musical remains a timeless celebration of a star whose legacy shines brightly on stages around the world.
The Book of Mormon
October 22 - 27, 2024 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
March 11 - 16, 2025 | Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Prepare for a theatrical experience like no other with The Book of Mormon, hailed as a masterpiece by critics and audiences alike. This nine-time Tony Award® winner combines sharp wit and outrageous humor in a story about two mismatched missionaries on a global adventure. With acclaim from Jimmy Fallon calling it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal," and glowing reviews from major publications, this musical has captivated hearts and minds across London, Broadway, and North America. Its infectious energy and bold comedy have made it an international sensation, delivering a performance that challenges conventions and delivers laughs from start to finish. Please note, it contains explicit language.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
November 6 – 10, 2024 | David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
March 18 – 23, 2025 | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
March 25 – March 30, 2025 | Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Step into the dazzling world of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, where the magic of the iconic Parisian nightclub comes alive on stage. This Tony Award®-winning spectacle brings the glitz and glamour of Moulin Rouge to life with a pulsating score featuring a mash-up of beloved pop hits and original songs. The musical tells a passionate tale of love and ambition against the backdrop of a vibrant, opulent setting, blending stunning choreography, lavish costumes, and breathtaking performances. With its high-energy production and captivating storytelling, Moulin Rouge! The Musical promises an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you mesmerized and exhilarated.
Les Misérables
April 1 - 6, 2025 | Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
April 8 - 13, 2025 | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
April 15 - 20, 2025 | Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
April 22 - 27, 2025 | Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Experience the epic drama of Les Misérables, a timeless masterpiece that has captivated audiences around the world. Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary France, this Tony Award®-winning musical weaves a powerful narrative of love, sacrifice, and redemption through its unforgettable score and compelling characters. With stirring songs like “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” and “Do You Hear the People Sing?”, Les Misérables combines sweeping melodies and poignant storytelling to create a profoundly moving theatrical experience. The production’s stunning visuals and emotional depth make it a must-see, offering a breathtaking journey through one of the greatest stories ever told on stage.
Some Like It Hot
December 3 - 8, 2024 | Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
December 10 - 15, 2024 | David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
December 17 - 22, 2024 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
December 24 - 29, 2024 | Artis-Naples
Get ready for a hilarious ride with Some Like It Hot, where laughter is the hottest thing in town! This uproarious musical adaptation of the classic film brings all the zany antics and quick-witted humor of the original to the stage. Follow the misadventures of two jazz musicians on the run who disguise themselves as women and join an all-female band, leading to a whirlwind of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and laugh-out-loud moments. With its lively score, cheeky choreography, and enough comedic twists to keep you on your toes, Some Like It Hot promises a riotous good time and proves that sometimes, the best way to stay cool is to laugh your way through the heat!
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
January 14 - 19, 2025 | Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Get ready to rock with Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, a high-octane celebration of the legendary Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. This electrifying musical takes you on a whirlwind journey through Tina Turner’s extraordinary life, from her humble beginnings to becoming a global icon. Featuring powerful performances of her greatest hits like “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and “Simply the Best,” the show delivers a dynamic blend of soul-stirring music and captivating storytelling. With its stunning choreography and heartfelt narrative, Tina is not just a musical; it’s a vibrant tribute to a music legend whose unstoppable spirit and unparalleled talent continue to inspire and entertain.
Mia!
January 14 - 26, 2025 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
January 28 - February 2, 2025 | David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
February 4 - 9, 2025 | Artis-Naples
February 18 - 23, 2025 | Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
A journey down the aisle that you will always remember! Taking place on a sunny Greek island paradise, this story beautifully showcases themes of love, friendship, and identity through the classic songs of ABBA. The night before her wedding, a daughter's search for the father she has never met reunites three men from her mother's past on the island they visited many years ago.
Mystic Pizza
April 29 - May 4, 2025 | David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
May 13 - 18, 2025 | Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Based on the beloved 1988 MGM rom-com that launched the career of Julia Roberts, Mystic Pizza is a new musical about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint serving everyone from the townies to the privileged country club set. And what’s in that secret sauce, you ask? The hits of the 80s and 90s! The hit songs range from “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” to “Hold On” to “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.”
Stomp
June 3 - 4, 2025 | Artis-Naples
June 6 - 7, 2025 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Stomp is a dynamic stage show that combines dance, music, and theatrical performance into a captivating rhythm using matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more. Founded in 1994, Stomp had an impressive 11,475 shows at the Orpheum Theater, becoming a worldwide hit. Stomp is explosive, inventive, witty, and completely unique, making it the most successful Off-Broadway show ever and a memorable experience for all age groups.
Mamma
Girl from the North Country
September 24 - 29, 2024 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
The Chicago Tribune declares Girl From The North Country as "a Broadway revelation," a new musical that won the Tony Award®.
Created by acclaimed playwright Conor McPherson and with Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country presents 20 iconic Bob Dylan songs in a unique way, such as "Forever Young," "All Along the Watchtower," "Hurricane," "Slow Train Coming," and "Like A Rolling Stone."
The year is 1934 and the setting is Duluth, Minnesota. We encounter a collection of wanderers whose paths cross at a guesthouse brimming with music, vitality, and optimism. Witness this deeply captivating performance (The New York Times) skillfully presented by a remarkable group of actors and musicians.
Mean Girls
March 28 – 30, 2025 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Hailing from Broadway, Mean Girls is a successful comedy musical by a talented team, featuring Tina Fey as the book writer, Jeff Richmond as the composer, Nell Benjamin as the lyricist, and Casey Nicholaw as the original director and choreographer.
Even though Cady Heron was raised in an African savanna, she was not ready for the cruel behavior of her unfamiliar suburban Illinois surroundings. Before long, this inexperienced newcomer becomes the target of a group of popular but manipulative friends, with Regina George at the helm. However, when Cady comes up with a scheme to overthrow Regina's power, she discovers the harsh reality that challenging a Queen Bee leads to consequences.
VENUES
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW | Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts | Broward Center for the Performing Arts | Artis-Naples
Photos Courtesy of Broadway Across America and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
“Dine Out Lauderdale” Continues through September
Visit Lauderdale’s “Dine Out Lauderdale” restaurant months continue into September. This gastronomic extravaganza invites food enthusiasts to savor the best of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant dining scene with specially crafted menus at unbeatable prices. Dine Out Lauderdale ends September 30, 2024. Over 160 restaurants throughout the destination will feature menus at $35, $45, $55 or a luxe option for $75 to please every palate.
Visitors and tourists alike can explore trendy rooftop bars, hidden gems, and international delicacies from Greek and Italian to Lebanese and Mexican dishes. Whether you’re craving fresh seafood, indulgent steaks, or innovative plantbased cuisines, Dine Out Lauderdale offers something to tantalize every taste bud.
With more participating restaurants than ever before, foodies can choose from old favorites such as Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Jaxson’s Ice Cream and Parlor Restaurant, and Aruba Beach Cafe or explore some new options such as MAASS, Evelyn’s, Even Keel Fish & Oyster and Rock & Brews. Also new this year are creative classes and experiences, like the Fort Lauderdale Craft Food Tours
and a hands-on dumpling-making class at Temple Street Eatery.
And don’t forget about Greater Fort Lauderdale’s participating bustling food halls – Sistrunk Marketplace, Block40, and Baoshi – allowing attendees to savor many flavors under one roof.
“Dine Out Lauderdale is a fantastic opportunity to explore and enjoy the rich flavors that make our destination a food lover’s paradise,” said Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of Visit Lauderdale. “There’s a thriving culinary community in Greater Fort Lauderdale and we’re looking forward to welcoming food enthusiasts from across the world this summer.”
Dine Out Lauderdale also offers an opportunity to explore Greater Fort Lauderdale’s charming neighborhoods. This year’s restaurant partners are creating unique dishes in vibrant communities like Fort Lauderdale, LauderdaleBy-The-Sea, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Dania Beach, Lighthouse Point, Coconut Creek, Wilton Manors, Plantation, Weston, Oakland Park, Coral Springs, Davie and beyond.
by CHARLES BUSCH
Solve a Gem of a Mystery With Scooby-Doo!™ and the Gang this
Fall at the Museum of Discovery and Science
“Come on, team, we’ve got a mystery to solve!” Join SCOOBY-DOO!™ and the gang to solve a gem of a mystery when the all-new SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem opens on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). This immersive experience, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Young detectives and their families will work through the rooms of the mansion meeting different characters from the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades. Unmask the jewel thief and discover secrets of the mansion through January 5, 2025.
In the Hall of Portraits, meet Daphne—the brave fashionista of the gang. Comb through moving eye portraits to discover the villain’s hidden control panel that creates spooky illusions. In the Villain’s Tinkering Workshop, work alongside Fred, the group’s calm and collected leader, to build a trap for the villain. Green glowing clues appear to help along the way! Shaggy and his lovable canine
pal Scooby-Doo™ can be found in the kitchen of course, where families participate in the iconic ghost chase and create many more delicious memories. No mystery can be solved without the help of tech-savvy Velma in the library music room. Solve a musical puzzle on the organ and use the Clue Analyzer to get a visual of the villain.
Be sure to gather the family for a mesmerizing photo op with The Mystery Machine! The iconic vehicle, on loan from Warner Bros. Archives, was one of four that were initially made for the live-action movies SCOOBY-DOO (2002) and SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASED (2004).
“MODS is thrilled to welcome everyone’s favorite crimesleuthing canine and the gang just in time for spooky season,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS. “The mysteries of Scooby-Doo deliver laughter and thrills that make supernatural sleuthing enjoyable for fans of all ages. This curious exhibit encourages inquisitive minds to work together by employing STEAMbased critical thinking skills rooted in fun, popular culture.”
September 20, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Content Courtesy of Fran Folic, Goodman PR
Symphony of the Americas’ Executive Steven Haines joined POPS Conductor
Luke Frazier at the Closing 75th Anniversary Gala of the NATO Summit
"I was honored to be invited to this incredible event in Washington DC, which capped off NATO week with a Gala Performance celebrating the 75th Anniversary of NATO at The Library of Congress. The performance was led by Symphony of the Americas POPS Conductor Luke Frazier. He led members of his American Pops Orchestra, guest members from NATO countries, and many special guest artists.
The event was hosted by David Rubenstein, Chair of the Kennedy Center and Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. Also joining was Adrienne Arsht who presented Denyce Graves with a special honor. Symphony of the Americas is fortunate to have such incredible artistic leaders whose influence is felt at a global level."
SAGE of South Florida Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
On September 21, 2024, SAGE (Senior Action in a Gay Environment) of South Florida will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary! The Celebration will be held at Tropical Acres Steakhouse, 2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312. Cocktails will be at Noon, followed by a luncheon at 1:00 p.m. For reservations, please call: 954634-7219. (Cutoff for reservations: 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16.)
SAGE of South Florida is celebrating 30 years of supporting the South Florida LGBTQ+ Community. SAGE provides programming such as weekly ‘Men’s Drop-In’, and ‘Co-Ed’ meetings, monthly ‘Book Club’ and ‘Dine-Outs’, ‘Friday Free Movies,’ and many other programs specifically designed to combat isolation in the elderly LGBTQ+ community.
Mission Statement: SAGE of South Florida is a social and support group of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders, of all ages, dedicated to serving the needs of the maturing community. Our goals are to enrich the lives of members of the LGBT senior community. This is accomplished by volunteering and sponsoring various social and educational activities to deal with the special needs of aging. SAGE provides opportunities to interact with members of our LGBT community.
Content and Photo Courtesy of SOTA
Photo: Steven P. Haines; Executive Director, Symphony of the Americas Pictured with Luke Frazier
Tim Murray is Witches!
Tim Murray brings his spooky debut comedy hour Witches! to the Arsht Center. The show is a mix of standup and original comedy songs about his favorite pop culture witches. Murray is like a gay Bo Burnham, but painted green and doing drag!
In Witches!, Murray uses hilarious personal stories about growing up a closeted, feminine boy who tried hard to pass as straight to avoid being burned at the stake. He will have you howling at the moon, cackling at his jokes and crying (but hopefully not melting).
The show is a tribute to LGBTQIA people and how we discover our magic once we find our coven. Murray speaks to the many queer people who feel as if they have to hide themselves to fit in and how their powers
grow stronger once they find their queer family.
From The Craft to Wicked, the Sanderson Sisters, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Angelica Houston's “Grand High Witch,” Murray celebrates famous sorceresses throughout history and uses their stories as a parallel to the queer witch hunt.
His songs include "I Wanna Be Witches," which is about pretending to be superheroes with straight boys growing up but turning all his characters into witches, and "I Hate Kids," where he highlights how he has felt like a 40-yearold woman since he was 8 years old and has hated children since he was one himself. In “Dr. Dillamond’s Lament,” a character from Wicked reveals a deep secret in a show stopping number.
Stonewall National Museum's Back to the Drive Celebration 2
Last year, Fort Lauderdale’s Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library held its first Back to the Drive Celebration with a focus on inspiration. The event brought people together for an energizing and joyous evening, while raising funds for the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library’s educational efforts. The Stonewall National Education Program (SNEP), starting its 12th year of serving students and educators across the nation and other programs that provide our community with information it needs to make informed decisions about their lives. We are changing things up this October, reminding the LGBTQ+ community just how powerful we are if we stick together!
Back to the Drive Celebration 2 asks you to come as the real, or fictional, person who inspires you most. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as historical LGBTQIA+ icons or fictional characters that inspired them such as Freddie Mercury, Harvey Milk, Gertrude Stein, Billie Eilish, RuPaul, Andy Warhol, Billie Jean King, Marsha P. Johnson, Wanda Sykes or Elton John. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative, most authentic, and more. Guests will be able to enjoy food, open bar, music, and special guests (last year was the unforgettable Billy Porter).
“Stonewall is about history and books, but we still know how to have fun. After all, the characters who move us, the historic figures who excite us, are all part of the history we collect and preserve. Now we have a chance to see them all come alive,” said Executive Director Robert Kesten. “This year’s celebration will be a night to embrace our LGBTQIA+ history and culture, which includes music, food, and our community's creativity. We are eager to see the creative attire, and "who" will attend Back to the Drive Celebration 2 . Will Liberace show up? Will Ricky Martin make an appearance? Are you coming as Silvia Rivera? All are welcome, even those without costumes! This event is essential to our being able to assist educators across the nation with information they need to do their work, to improve the lives of the students they serve and to make everyone understand that LGBTQ+ history is American History. We know our community thinks this is as important as we do."
The Back to the Drive Celebration 2 will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 6pm at the Venue in Wilton Manors. The address is 2345 Wilton Drive, and complimentary valet parking is available for all guests.
For tickets and sponsorship information, or to learn more about the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library, visit Stonewall-Museum.org.
Content and Photo Courtesy of Monique Force-Setlock, Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library
MOVING TO THE FALL!
CHEERS TO 28 YEARS! Dine, drink, dance and discover at an event like no other at the 28th Annual Bank of America Wine,Spirits and Culinary Celebration. The event’s legendary Grand Tasting will take place from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. VIP access starts at 5:30 p.m.
WHEN: October 18, 2024
WHERE: Museum of Discovery and Science
This ticketed event includes a grand tasting of cuisine from South Florida’s premier restaurants, an array of wine and spirits from around the world, a beer garden, music & dancing and a silent auction. Adults 21+ only event.
HOST PACKAGES:
• $2,850 Group VIP Platinum Package (12 people)
• $1,100 Group Grand Tasting Package (10 people)
• $300 Individual VIP Platinum Ticket - Includes early admission to the event beginning at 5:30 p.m. and access to the Platinum Lounge*
• $150 Individual Grand Tasting Ticket*
*Save 10% on “Early Bird” Individual VIP Platinum and Individual Grand Tasting Tickets through September 2, with code early10! For sponsorship opportunities or additional information, please contact Hillary Wallace at 954.713.0918 or hillary.wallace@mods.org.
The Adrienne Arsht Center Announces the 2024-2025 Theater Up Close Season
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (@ArshtCenter) is proud to announce its lineup for the 2024-2025 Theater Up Close season, created in collaboration with local theater companies Zoetic Stage (@ZoeticStageMIA) and City Theatre (@CityTheatreMIA). This season’s Theater Up Close series returns to the Carnival Studio Theater with five extraordinary productions that put audiences in the middle of the action, including three regional premieres and a beloved Tony Award-winning musical.
The lineup for the 2024-2025 Theater Up Close series includes the following:
Zoetic Stage and Adrienne Arsht Center present The Pillowman
October 24-November 10, 2024
After wildly successful productions of Frankenstein and Dracula, Zoetic Stage returns to the horror genre with The Pillowman, a haunting play by Martin McDonagh.
With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka and the Brothers Grimm, this modern classic centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art. It’s a terrifyingly perfect way to celebrate the Halloween season.
City Theatre and Adrienne Arsht Center present Black Santa – Southeastern Premiere!
December 5-22, 2024
Before Abbott Elementary, there was Patrice Patterson at Dartmouth Day School. Shortly before Christmas break, a third grader named Sharifa stands in front of her class and says, “Santa Claus is a Black man from Detroit," sending the school into an uproar. To quell the storm, Patrice, the school's only Black teacher, is asked to create an ad campaign within the school to make Santa white again. As events unfold, Sharifa’s enrollment is placed in jeopardy, and Patrice must decide how to protect Sharifa and ultimately herself. This absurdist comedy examines how race and racial bias can have a foothold on one of the most benign figures — Santa Claus.
Zoetic Stage and Adrienne Arsht Center present POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive – Miami Premiere! January 9-26, 2025
POTUS is a comedy about the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world! When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander in chief out of trouble. Selina Fillinger's brilliant, all-female farce took Broadway by storm in a star-studded production that earned three 2022 Tony Award nominations. Its Miami premiere at Zoetic Stage will feature a cast of South Florida's finest and funniest female actors.
Zoetic Stage and Adrienne Arsht Center present Fiddler on the Roof
March 13 - April 6, 2025
Artistic director Stuart Meltzer has a history of presenting fresh, bold interpretations of classics of the musical theater canon, focusing on the intimacy of performance and storytelling. In that tradition, Zoetic Stage will present Fiddler on the Roof, the brainchild of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince, songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick and book writer Joseph Stein.
Set in the village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters as he tries to protect them and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion. With iconic and beloved songs such as "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," Fiddler on the Roof is a story of humor, heart and honesty.
Zoetic Stage and Adrienne Arsht Center present The Comeuppance – Florida Premiere! May 8-25, 2025
In The Comeuppance, an off-Broadway hit by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (“one of this country's most original and illuminating writers" according to The New York Times), a self proclaimed "Multi-Ethnic Reject Group" reconvenes for their 20th high school reunion. Over alcohol and other substances, they try to reconnect who they once were with whom they've become as they reminisce about their teenage selves and reveal how their lives have unfolded since graduation.
Brilliantly witty, theatrical and moving, The Comeuppance focuses on millennials and their reckoning with the world they will soon inherit. A New York Times Criticʼs Pick.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Palm Beaches
Dine on authentic meals of bratwurst and schnitzel, sip imported and domestic beers, schnapps, 30 different types of liquor, and listen to entertainment by two original Oktoberfest bands direct from Germany. Enjoy family-friendly entertainment with arts and crafts, carnival and games, folk-dancing, vendor displays and souvenirs.
Bratwursts & Beers
Celebrate Germany without leaving The Palm Beaches. This Oktoberfest celebration features a traditional yet modern Bavarian atmosphere, authentic German meals, beer and brat booths, a biergarten, family-friendly entertainment for the kids with arts & crafts and games, vendor displays, souvenirs, and continuous live entertainment provided by two bands direct from the Munich Oktoberfest.
German attire is not required, but it certainly does make the celebration more interesting.
October 11-13 & October 18-20, 2024
Connecting businesses and service providers with members of our ever-growing LGBTQ+ Active Aging Community.
In person, with virtual components for those unable to attend
The Expo will provide LGBTQ+ adults with a unique and comprehensive overview of community resources. Sponsors represent health, housing, finance, insurance, legal, travel, entertainment, retirement, and a number of helpful community organizations will showcase their services and products throughout.
MASTERWORKS I
100 YEARS OF GERSHWIN’S
RHAPSODY IN BLUE
Wednesday, Nov. 13 | The Parker
Saturday, Nov. 16 | New World Center
HANDEL’S MESSIAH Plus Holiday Pops
Saturday, Dec. 7 | The Parker
Sunday, Dec. 8 | Barry University
MASTERWORKS II BERNSTEIN’S CANDIDE
(Semi-staged concert version)
Tuesday, Jan. 14 | New World Center
Thursday, Jan. 16 | Broward Center
Sunday, Jan. 19 | Tennessee Williams Theatre
MASTERWORKS III
DON JUAN | STRAUSS & BERLIOZ
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | The Parker
Friday, Feb. 14 | Tennessee Williams Theatre
Saturday, Feb. 15 | New World Center
MASTERWORKS IV
MOZART’S REQUIEM
Tuesday, March 11 | New World Center
Wednesday, March 12 | The Parker
Saturday, March 15 | Tennessee Williams Theatre
MASTERWORKS V PROKOFIEV | BRUCKNER
Wednesday, April 9 | The Parker
Thursday, April 10 | New World Center
Photo Credit: Andrew Meade
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