FROM THE EDITOR

Positive ENERGY

I always know it’s November when there’s not only a nip, but also creative energy, in the air. The sheer number of cultural performances, gallery openings, and artistic collaborations happening communitywide attests to this.

This season, perhaps more than ever, there is so much to take in. Maybe because of a pent-up desire to gather in concert halls and gallery spaces once again, or because recent transplants have caused our population to swell, the cultural calendar is brimming with possibilities.

One you won’t want to miss is the North American premiere of Alexei Ratmansky’s Swan Lake, staged by Miami City Ballet. In “Dressing the Part,” on page 62, we explore the costume design for Ratmansky’s interpretation of the beloved classical ballet, and the synergy between costumes and the intention of the choreographer. I, for one, can’t wait to see it when it comes to the Broward Center in February.

In this arts-themed issue, we also explore the process of collecting and curating art. Our cover subjects, Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz, cover all sides of the art spectrum. They acquire, curate parts of their collection to share with the community, and—in Francie’s case—even create art. Their journey in art has evolved over 30 years and now focuses sharply on women, both as subjects and as artists. Their 1,200 collected works often rotate into the Girls’ Club, where they can be viewed by all. Learn more about their approach to collecting in “Artist in Residence” on page 54.

This is also the time of year when the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show sails into town, and we’ve got you covered with “Showtime,” a highly selective guide to the coolest yachts at this year’s FLIBS. Prepared to be knocked out by floating sculptures like the Wally WHY200 or the Ocean Alexander 35R. Talk about gorgeous lines—and power, too. Turn to page 48 for our editor’s full report. And if you come to the show to see the boats in person, stop by and say hello. Our team will be out there meeting and greeting, and plotting our next adventure at sea.

Here’s to an art-filled and high-energy season

Daphne Nikolopoulos daphne@fortlauderdaleillustrated.com

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