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Glenn Beck: 2014’s First Unlikely Conservative Ally Conservative pundit and former Fox News host Glenn Beck made some surprising comments this week when speaking to CNN’s S.E. Cupp regarding Russia’s treatment of its LGBT community. As the Huffington Post reports, Beck first started to criticize the media’s coverage of Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly’s remarks about Santa Claus’ race and of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson’s comments linking being gay to bestiality. Beck said the media should be focusing the attention on bigger issues, like the highly controversial anti-gay laws in Russia.

“Do you know what happened last week in Russia?” asked Beck. “One of their biggest stars on television said that homosexuals should be put into the ovens alive. I didn’t think you could make the Holocaust worse, but he’s like ’Why the gas chamber? That seems a little too humane. Let’s put them alive in the ovens.’” Beck went on to say that he actually supports GLAAD and, like other celebrities, including Lady Gaga, Cher, Tilda Swinton, Madonna and Elton John, stands firmly against Russia’s “homosexual propaganda” measures. From SFGN media partner EDGE Media

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Retired heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield, 51, has had many firsts in his career. He was the first Heavyweight since Muhammad Ali to win the world title three times. When Mike Tyson bit his ear, he became the first boxer to sustain such an injury in the ring during a championship bout. [Recently] he became the first cast member in “Celebrity Big Brother UK” history to be reprimanded by producers for making anti-gay comments on the air. The comments made by Holyfield were in

response to fellow cast mate and runner-up on the UK version of “The Apprentice” Luisa Zissman’s remark about gay boxers. Zissman said “I think it’s really bad that no one stands up and says it in the sports industry.” To which Holyfield replied “But that ain’t normal.” Holyfield then, without quoting any particular chapter or verse went on to defend his comment by saying “The Bible lets you know there’s wrong, there’s right.” From SFGN media partner EDGE Media

Liz Cheney Quitting Bid to Unseat Wyoming’s Enzi Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, said Monday she is abandoning her effort to unseat Republican incumbent Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming. Cheney cited “serious health issues” that “have recently arisen in our family” as the reason for her decision. But her candidacy had raised hackles in the Republican Party and caused a public rift with her sister, Mary, a lesbian, over Liz Cheney’s opposition to gay marriage. In her withdrawal statement, Cheney did not

mention those controversies. “Serious health issues have recently arisen in our family, and under the circumstances, I have decided to discontinue my campaign. My children and their futures were the motivation for our campaign and they will always be my overriding priority,” Cheney said. She did not specify those health issues. In November, Cheney said she opposed gay marriage, sparking a public feud with her sister, Mary, who is a lesbian and married. From the Associated Press

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News Briefs US Supreme Court Grants Utah Stay The full U.S. Supreme Court has granted Utah a stay on a district court decision that has allowed same-sex couples to marry there since December 20. The court issued its stay this [this week], apparently after Justice Sonia Sotomayor referred the matter to the full court. Sotomayor is the justice designated to administer requests for emergency stays for the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, but had the option to ask the full court to weigh in on the request. It takes at least five justices to grant such a stay. The order issued today does not indicate that any justice was in dissent. It states simply that the stay is granted and that the December 20 order by U.S. District Court that prohibited Utah from enforcing its ban is “stayed pending final disposition” of the appeal of that decision to the Tenth Circuit. Given the Tenth Circuit’s briefing

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Hate crimes are on the rise in the Sunshine State. According to a report released by the Florida Attorney General, hate crimes increased 22.3 percent in 2012, totalling 170 for the year. More than half of the crimes were motivated by race, but anti-gay attacks are the second most common type of hate crime, accounting for 28.8 percent. Other motivating factors are religion (10%), ethnicity (6.5%) and mental disability (.6%) Orange County was the Florida county with the most hate crimes reported in 2012, at 32 crimes. That’s up from 26 hate crimes in 2011. Brevard County had the second-most, with 15 hate crimes reported in 2012, up from six in 2011. Alachua County came in third, with 14 hate crimes reported in 2012, down from 15 in 2011. Previously, the number of hate crimes statewide had dropped 6.7% from 2010 to 2011. Thirty counties total reported hate crimes in 2012, compared to 31 in 2011, with four “new” counties reporting hate crimes in 2012 that had reported zero in the previous year. Conversely, four counties who had reported hate crimes in 2011 reported none in 2012. Reporting agencies include county sheriff’s offices, municipal police departments and University police departments. From our media partner Watermark

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schedule for the appeal, that means the ban will be in force for at least three months and likely longer, given anticipated appeals of whatever the Tenth Circuit decides. Tomsic and James Magleby, with the private law firm of Magleby & Greenwood which is representing samesex couples in the case, issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s announcement, noting that it is “not unusual” for the court to stay a decision declaring a state law unconstitutional pending appeal and has “no bearing on who will win on appeal.” LGBT legal activists agreed. “No one should draw any negative inferences about where the Court is leaning. This is an unprecedented situation,” said Shannon Minter, legal director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, which has several

marriage equality lawsuits pending now, too. “Never before has a federal court struck down a state marriage law and then declined to stay it, and never before has a Court of Appeals also declined to issue a stay. For those reasons, the chances that the Supreme Court would issue a stay until the appeal is resolved were always quite high, so the real news here is that so many marriages were able to take place. And it is significant that the Court did not rush to act. There is nothing unusual about the issuance of a stay when a federal court strikes down a state law on federal grounds. “Bottom line,” said Minter, “[is] the prospects for this case still look very bright. And there will never be any going back in Utah.” From Lisa Keen at KeenNewsService.com. All rights reserved.

high school vice principal who was forced to resign after marrying his partner. The Seattle Times reports that about 80 people rallied [recently] in front of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle to show support for Mark Zmuda. Co-organizer Shaun Knittel says the demonstrators want to make sure that no more teachers get fired because they got married. Eastside Catholic School has previously said that Zmuda signed a contract that states he would follow the official teachings of the church, and gay marriage violates that contract. From the Associated Press

attle Lines Drawn in Idaho’s Gay Marriage Fight

Republicans pledged to defend Idaho’s ban on gay marriage from legal challenge, while Democrats favor letting similar cases elsewhere proceed rather than dedicating taxpayer resources to what they believe will be a losing battle. Four couples have challenged Idaho’s gay marriage ban, enacted by voters in 2006, in federal court. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter told reporters yesterday it was his responsibility to stand up for Idaho’s Constitution. Senate GOP leader Brent Hill of Rexburg added “it’s always a wise use of funds to defend our Constitution.” Similar ban challenges are more advanced in Utah and Ohio. Consequently, House Minority Leader John Rusche prefers letting those states lead the way. Rusche contends fighting to preserve the bans will be a costly, losing fight, about as successful as “holding back the tide.” From the Associated Press soflagaynews //

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Remember that hyperactive kid you went to school with whose mother would mash up a special pill into his applesauce to get him to focus? Well, if claims made by a Turkish drug manufacturer are true, we may see a lot of right-wing Christian mothers of sensitive little boys buying a lot of applesauce in the near future. “We believe in equal rights and freedoms of every individual in the society. Being gay or not is now in your hands,” say the makers of Homofin , a new herbal treatment being marketed on a Turkish website that claims it can stop someone from being gay in eight quick months. The website, which says, “Your sexual identity, which is something you are born with and has only to do with hormonal

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pheromones, is no longer your destiny. You can make your own decisions.” Ironically, Gay Star News reports that the website also encourages a mother who suspects her son may be gay to buy the drug and secretly dissolve the capsules into his food. So much for free choice. The “drug,” which according to the website is the result of research that included isolating hormones in female urine and male sweat, costs roughly $60 for a 30 day treatment and is flying off the virtual shelves. The site that sells Homofin says it is currently out of stock but it will be available again soon. As poorly translated by BING, Homofin’s Facebook page “Stockholm University researchers have discovered and developed the most recent American Shetty Pharmaceuticals pharmaceutical company research Spanish scientists eliminated all side effects designed to “Homofin.” According to LGBTI News Turkey, known as Hetracil in the USA and as X-46 in Sweden, the drug is now being imported to Turkey after it took the name Homofin in Spain. Although this quackery may appear funny, the psychiatric community in Turkey thinks Homofin is no laughing matter. According to Instinct, the Psychiatric Association of Turkey is making moves to have the online operation shut down. “We took legal action and filed complaints with the relevant institutions such as the governorship, the board of advertisement and the public prosecutor’s office concerning the so-called medicine Homofin,” they said. From our media partner EDGE

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125th Rose Parade Hosts Its First Same-sex Wedding Standing atop a giant wedding cake float, Aubrey Loots and Danny Leclair exchanged vows New Year’s Day in the first same-sex marriage during the Tournament of Roses Parade. Throngs of spectators cheered as the men, dressed in dark suits, faced each other and held hands before the Rev. Alfreda Lanoix, who officiated the ceremony aboard the AIDS Healthcare Foundation float. Days earlier, a San Diego woman launched a Facebook page urging people to boycott the 125th Rose Parade after learning of the couple’s plans. But some like Jennifer Adair, who cheered along with her girlfriend, lined the streets just for this moment. “We’re a modern-day society, so accept it. Don’t worry about what other people do,” Adair told the Los Angeles Times. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses, which puts on the parade, had said the float represents this year’s parade theme, “Dreams Come True.” Kevin Ferguson, who watched the couple pass by, said he supported their move despite opposition by some.

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Equality Florida CEO Nadine Smith said the State’s largest civil rights organization would be in court next year as they seek to achieve ambitious goals for the future. Smith, a longtime human rights activist from Panama City, said the way to bring about same-sex marriage in Florida was through the judicial branch of the State’s government. “We anticipate going to court and for public opinion to continue to move in our direction,” Smith said. Major goals for Equality Florida over the next three years are full marriage Equality, statewide employment protection and to keep electing candidates like Joe Saunders in Central Florida. Saunders, an openly gay man, was elected to the Florida House of Nadine Smith & wife, Andrea. Representatives during the general Photo credit: Facebook election of 2012. He is fighting in the legislature to secure employment protection think,” Saunders said. for LGBT people and believes marriage Meanwhile, candidates like John Paul equality is coming soon. Alvarez, are hoping to ride this momentum “Winds are in the sails for marriage into office next year. Alvarez, running in the equality in Florida and across the country,” newly created District 100, which includes said Saunders, who represents District 49 in parts of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, Tallahassee. said Democrats are making gains statewide, Saunders said polling data indicates a including victories in the last six House races. “cultural shift” taking place throughout the “Hopefully the next Governor is a Democrat Sunshine State. In places like Pensacola, who can appoint judges who are pro-equality domestic partnerships were recently approved and progressive,” Alvarez said. While and in his home county of Broward there Smith added: “There’s a rapidly changing remains a strong network of protections in demographic in Florida. We must seize this place for members of the LGBT community. opportunity.” “It’s happening more quickly than you

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Here are some excerpts from Watermark’s groundbreaking interview with Charlie Crist, the republican-turned-independentturned-democrat candidate for governor. For the full interview with Charlie Crist, visit SFGN.com/cristinterview. Watermark: You’ve recently articulated support for marriage equality, adoption rights, employment non-discrimination protections… pretty much all the acknowledged ingredients of full LGBT equality. At the same time, I think it’s legitimate for members of the LGBT community to be skeptical. When you first ran for governor in 2006, you said that a ban on same-sex marriage was unnecessary, but then you signed a petition to place Amendment 2 [banning same-sex marriage] on the ballot… CC: …and I’m sorry. I’m sorry I did that. It was a mistake. I was wrong. Please forgive me. Watermark: I appreciate that, but I want to make sure I spell this out in full. After you signed the petition you said Amendment 2 wasn’t an issue that moved you, but then you ended up voting for it, saying you believed in it. Just three years ago, when you were running for the Senate as a Republican, you told CNN that you believed that “marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman.” And just three years ago, when talking about gay adoption, you expressed a belief that traditional families are best… CC: Tom… I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Watermark: Well again, I appreciate that. But I think it’s important for you to address this. When you look back at the circumstances, one could come to the conclusion that your shifts in opinion were either politically expedient… CC: They were. They were. And it was wrong. That’s what I’m telling you. And I’m sorry. Watermark: … or that you were just trying to make everyone happy and had no real convictions on these matters. I appreciate the apology… CC: I’m not sure you do. Watermark: Well, I’m trying. But more importantly I want you to have the opportunity to address this in full; to explain where you’ve been and where you are right now.

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CC: I was a Republican. You know why I was a Republican? Because my mom and dad were Republicans. I’ve told many people this. It’s the same reason I’m a Methodist. So I grew up as a Republican. I joined the Young Republicans, College Republicans… all that stuff. And as I got older I got interested in politics, and I ran for office as a Republican and I tried to be a good team player. But it was an awkward fit, and on social issues it was especially awkward. I have three sisters. My mom and dad raised my three sisters and me to be decent to other people, to be kind to other people, to have compassion, empathy, sympathy when necessary… the things we talked about earlier. And it became harder and harder for me to toe the Republican party line. I tried, and I tried, and I tried… until I couldn’t any more. The examples you cited were examples of me trying to be a good Republican. I couldn’t do it anymore, and I’m sorry I did. I made a mistake. I’m not perfect… please don’t hold me to that standard. And I’m sincerely sorry. I understand when it’s necessary to say I was wrong. That‘s the journey I’m on… and I’m still on it. As a Republican, on social issues I always felt I was a round peg in a square hole. I just didn’t fit. But I tried, until I couldn’t do it any more… until I had to say, ‘Enough is enough.’ My mom and dad raised us to love everyone, to be nice to everyone, to be kind to everyone for as long as you possibly can. So telling women what to do with their bodies, telling people who to love or who to marry… it’s not for me. It’s not for government. It shouldn’t be for anybody. It’s between them and their god. I’ve always really felt that way, and I’m glad I don’t have to pretend anymore. As a Democrat I don’t have to, and that’s why I’m so happy to be home… where I belong. Watermark: I want to follow up, because I think this is where many LGBT voters need reassurance. You’re a Democrat now. The positions you now hold on LGBT issues are those held by most Democrats, and likely necessary for you have credibility within the party. Can you convince us that your present views aren’t once again driven by political expediency? Can you convince us that the positions you’ve recently expressed are heartfelt, and something we can count on in the future? soflagaynews //

CC: I just did. There will be doubters, and they have a right to that. But I ask that they have a little faith. Watermark: What you would do to advance LGBT equality as governor? Rep. Linda Stewart just introduced a bill to create a statewide Domestic Partner Registry. Given the progress made in other states it seems like a small thing, but even that faces many hurdles in the Republican-controlled State Legislature. The Competitive Workforce Act—an employment non-discrimination bill—can’t get out of committee. Marriage Equality seems a long way off, unless through some sort of court action. What can you do? CC: I want to do all those things. It’s not complicated. It comes down to one word: fairness. Everybody deserves to be treated fairly. Watermark: It must be liberating to be able to speak from your heart, instead of

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through some political calculus… CC: It’s wonderful! I wish I’d done it 20 years ago! Can’t you feel it? Watermark: Polling shows that close to 50% of Floridians support marriage equality. CC: It’s going to go higher… trust me. It’s the age of enlightenment that I believe we’re entering. Look what’s happened on this issue alone! And really, great credit goes to President Obama. I mean, that interview [with Robin Roberts]… the next weekend there was a gay panelist [Andrew Sullivan] on Meet the Press, and when the moderator asked him what it meant to have the President say what he said, the panelist broke down in tears. And when the moderator apologized for upsetting him, the panelist explained that they were tears of joy. It’s wonderful.

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Women who had unprotected sex with bisexual partners accounted for most of the new female HIV cases in New York City last year, according to a recently released Health Department study. There were 647 women diagnosed with HIV in 2012, and more than 480 of them had sex with infected men, the study reported.

According to media reports Ricky Martin and his longtime boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez Abella have allegedly broken up. The sexy superstar appeared to be hinting at the split in a series of tweets during the holiday week.

Popular YouTuber, Tre Melvin, Comes Out As Bi

On New Year’s Eve popular YouTube star Tre Melvin revealed he’s bisexual in a vlog (video blog) titled “My New Year’s Resolution. “My New Year’s resolution is to fully, utterly, and wholeheartedly be myself from this day forward and I can’t seem to achieve this resolution without unmasking myself,” Tre Melvin said through his YouTube page, This Is A Commentary. “I am a bisexual.”

California Ordered to Count More Signatures in Trans Law Petition

The law allows transgender students to participate in school programs and use facilities such as bathrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity instead of their sex. The state had refused to count about 5,000 signatures submitted because supporters had failed to submit them by the Nov. 10 deadline. But because Nov. 10 was a Sunday and the next day, Nov. 11, was Veteran’s day, a judge ruled that the signatures were filed timely on Nov. 12.

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Let’s Not Forget Our Ts Anthony Timiraos, CEO/President, Our Fund, Inc. atimiraos@our-fund.org

It was the season for flashing reindeer, decked halls, silent nights, and double-checked gift lists. And those gift lists did not come only from brother Johnny and Aunt Sue. There were telethons and radio marathons and mail-athons and pass-thebasket-athons, each asking for gifts of money for a favorite cause or politician. They reminded us that there were only so many hours left to reach a goal or to claim that additional tax deduction. No wonder that many of us may feel tapped out after the holidays. All the money spent and given may help us to remember that we can give more than only treasure at any time of year. This may be an excellent time to pause, and give a few minutes of our time instead – time to better understand our fellow passengers in this world, perhaps to better understand the views of others that we may not share, or the needs of others that may have challenges we were spared, or life experiences that we never lived. Here’s a bold suggestion for my fellow LGBs: let’s set aside a few minutes to try to better understand the T in LGBT. Gay and lesbian people have a long history of waﬄing between empathic support and discomfort with being grouped with transgender people. How often have we heard gay men say (or maybe heard ourselves say) that they don’t want to be confused with softer, more-feminine guys? Same said by lesbians who don’t want to be seen as a masculine stereotype. So why are homosexuals mixed in the same LGBT acronym as transgender people? It is easy for us to forget others as we struggle for our own identity and acceptance. Sure, we understand the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, but, we worry, maybe others won’t. And it’s just so tedious to continually explain to our parents, our straight friends, our work colleagues, and our politicians, “That’s not me. I’m not like that.” So why did the “T” get included along with “LGB?” It wasn’t so many years ago that no one bothered to ask if a person being beaten up was gay or trans. Almost always, the question still isn’t asked. In schools across the country, the bully doesn’t first inquire of his or her target to whom is he or she attracted. The bully simply senses that the target is different, and that’s enough. Even those of us who may have “passed” as being no different nevertheless often felt the sting of shame or fear that we were, indeed, different. It was never about sexual orientation or gender identity – it was about being other than “normal.” The LGB community has come a very long way in recent years. Our social acceptance, our legal rights, and our financial security — all have increased dramatically. But our T siblings are still struggling. It’s easy to forget that in those early years when we didn’t make a distinction, it was

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Norm Kent As we enter the New Year, SFGN is proud to offer the South Florida community a winter arts and entertainment guide. Of course, our winters are a little bit tamer than in the Northeast and Midwest. We kick them off not with a snowplow, but a boat parade up the Intracoastal Waterway. Our pages are witness to the immeasurable diversity and breadth of culture South Florida showcases every season. In a year where we have already gotten to see The Book of Mormon, now the Wizard of Oz comes our way. Still, there is so much more. This issue features this season’s hottest tickets and top personalities. Regis Philbin may not be on TV anymore, but like Jerry Seinfeld, he will be hosting

a performance in South Florida. They will both be golfing on our exceptional greens. Winter in Florida is also night time dining on outdoor patios, from Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Atlantic Avenue in Delray, or Bayside in Miami. The thing is to get up and get out. Appreciate the climate where it is 75 degrees everyday and you get to wear short sleeves every night. We offer the Grand Opera, the South Florida Symphony and gay choruses; gorgeous gardens and sandy beaches. It’s here, it’s beautiful, and yours for the taking, from the Coral Gables Performing Arts center to the Duncan Theater and Kravis venue in the Palm Beaches. Enjoy the moment and live the magic. d

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South Florida’s Fabulous A quick look at what’s upcoming this winter J.W. Arnold

Unlike our neighbors to the north, South Florida residents enjoy plenty of opportunities to get out during the winter and spring months, thanks to mild temperatures, low humidity and plenty of sunshine. Practically every weekend, there is some sort of festival, art show or event to draw the locals and visitors outside. Here are a few popular choices:

Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival

Jan. 16 – 26, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens Tickets at PalmBeachJewishFilm.org The Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, founded in 1990 and one of the largest in South Florida, offers the finest examples of cinema from around the world and often includes films of interest to LGBT audiences.

Art Deco Weekend

Jan. 17 - 19, Miami Beach Information at ArtDecoWeekend.com Sponsored by the Miami Design Preservation League, Art Deco weekend is a celebration of the distinctive architecture that makes Miami Beach’s skyline iconic. Enjoy exhibits, tours, vendors and performers along Ocean Drive all weekend long.

Coconut Grove Art Festival

Feb. 15 – 17, Miami Tickets at CGAF.com Ranked one of America’s top five art fairs last year, the Coconut Grove Art Festival is one of the biggest events of the President’s Day weekend, attracting hundreds of artists and craftsmen and throngs of art lovers.

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March 1 – 2, Fort Lauderdale Information at PrideSouthFlorida.org We’re so out and proud in greater Fort Lauderdale that we host not one, but two pride festivals each year. The first, PrideFest, is a relaxing outdoor festival at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale and popular with LGBT families.

Winter Party Festival

March 5 – 10, Miami Beach Tickets at WinterParty.com This annual circuit party and cultural festival, a fundraiser for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and local LGBT organizations, draws both locals and thousands of northern snowbirds escaping the dark days of winter for fun in the Florida sun.

Winter Music Conference

March 21 – 30, Miami Beach More Information at WinterMusicConference.com A pivotal platform for the advancement of the music industry, Winter Music Conference attracts thousands of artists and industry delegates from 70 countries and 100,000 attendees each year for 500 events, parties, seminars and workshops.

PrideFest of the Palm Beaches

March 29 – 30, Lake Worth Lake Worth is a charming setting for this Palm Beach County tradition, which includes an old fashioned parade with floats and marching bands.

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Afterwards, enjoy performances, vendors, food and fun with friends at the waterfront festival.

Miami Beach Gay Pride

April 11 – 13, Miami Beach More information at MiamiBeachGayPride.com

In just five years, Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown into the city’s largest LGBT event, attracting more than 80,000 people to Ocean Drive. The parade is always a big draw, along with the performance stages on both ends of the drag (pun intended).

Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

April 25 – May 4, Miami and Miami Beach Tickets at MGLFF.com The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival continues to be one of the premier LGBT events of the spring, with screenings of

dozens of new features, documentaries and shorts, as well as panel discussions with filmmakers and the ever popular parties.

Fleet Week Port Everglades

April 28 – May 5, Broward County More information at BrowardNavyDaysInc.org Hundreds of sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines will arrive in South Florida for a week of recreation and community service projects sponsored by Broward Navy Days, Inc. Be sure to thank our heroes in uniform while they’re in port. d

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South Florida’s Many

The museum’s archives currently contain more than 5,000 items, and document a century of LGBT cultural and social history with an emphasis on the southeastern United States. The collection has been professionally catalogued and is maintained according to strict conservation standards. It is used by community leaders, writers, scholars, researchers, historians, and members of the general public. Among the many treasures in the archives are our extensive pulp fiction collection; organizational records of local, national and regional LGBT organizations; our large serials collection; personal records of local and national personalities; the Joel Starkey Collection; gay erotica –pictorial works; and LGBT ephemera, film, audio and oral histories. The Archives recently added a significant collection of material donated by the Dade Human Rights Foundation. Materials were also added to the collection from GLSEN of South Florida.

MUSEUMS OF ART Palm Beach Armory Art Center www.ArmoryArt.org Boca Raton Museum of Art www.BocaMuseum.org Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture www.DelrayCenterForTheArts.org Florida Atlantic University, University Galleries www.FAU.edu/Galleries Hibel Museum of Art www.Hibel.com/Museum Norton Museum of Art www.Norton.org Society of the Four Arts Galleries www.FourArts.org

Broward Art and Culture Center of Hollywood www.ArtAndCultureCenter.org

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Coral Springs Museum of Art www.CSMart.org Mark K. Wheeler Gallery bit.ly/155kL3k Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale www.MoaFL.org

Miami ArtCenter/South Florida www.ArtCentersf.org Bass Museum of Art www.BassMuseum.org Dante Fascell Visitor Center 1.usa.gov/188C6Dj Deering Estate at Cutler www.DeeringEstate.com Frost Art Museum www.TheFrost.fiu.edu Kendall Art Gallery www.MDC.edu/Kendall/Art/ Lowe Art Museum www.Miami.edu/Lowe/ Museum of Contemporary Art www.Mocanomi.org Perez Art Museum Miami www.Pamm.org Rubell Family Collection rfc.museum/

Museum of Discovery and Science Broward www.Mods.org

My Jewish Discovery Place Children’s Museum, Broward bit.ly/12wnjni

World Erotic Art Museum www.weam.com

Miami Science Museum, Miami www.MiamiSCI.org

Young At Art Children’s Museum, Broward www.youngatartmuseum.org

Wolfsonian-FIU www.Wolfsonian.org

MORE MUSEUMS Museums of Science and Discovery South Florida Science Museum, Palm Beach www.SFScienceCenter.org

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Children’s Museums

Miami Children’s Museum, Miami www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Children’s Museum of Boca Raton, Palm Beach www.cmboca.org

Museums of History

Children’s Science Explorium, Palm Beach www.scienceexplorium.org

Yesteryear Village, Palm Beach www.southfloridafair.com/ YesteryearVillage

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum, Palm Beach www.schoolhousemuseum.org

Barnacle Historic State Park, Miami www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle

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Local History Museums Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, Palm Beach www.bocahistory.org Cason Cottage Museum, Palm Beach www.delraybeachhistory.org/cason_cottage.aspx Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, Palm Beach www.historicalsocietypbc.org Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum Palm Beach www.jupiterlighthouse.org Museum of the City of Lake Worth Palm Beach bit.ly/14LSTem Fort Lauderdale History Center, Broward www.oldfortlauderdale.org

Museum at Ragtops Motorcars, Palm Beach www.ragtopsmotorcars.com Palm Beach Maritime Museum, Palm Beach www.pbmm.org Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, Broward www.antiquecarmuseum.org South Florida Railway Museum, Broward www.sfrm.org Wings Over Miami Museum, Miami www.wingsovermiami.com Gold Coast Railroad Museum, Miami gcrm.org

Sports Museums Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame, Palm Beach www.polomuseum.com IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Broward bit.ly/1d9UpjF International Swimming Hall of Fame, Broward www.ishof.org

Nature Museums Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex, Palm Beach www.gumbolimbo.org Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Palm Beach www.marinelife.org Sandoway House Nature Center, Palm Beach www.sandowayhouse.org Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Miami www.floridastateparks.org/capeflorida

Book Museums Jaffe Center for the Book Arts, Palm Beach www.jaffecollection.org Bienes Museum of the Modern Book, Broward bit.ly/19Pj3EN

Other Museums Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum, Palm Beach brift.org Palm Beach Photographic Centre, Palm Beach www.workshop.org

Old Davie School Museum, Broward odshm.ch2v.com

Ethnic Museums

Old Deerfield School, Broward deerfield-history.org

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Palm Beach www.spadymuseum.com

Turn Of The Century Electrotherapy Museum, Palm Beach www.electrotherapymuseum.com

Old Dillard Museum, Broward www.broward.k12.fl.us/olddillardmuseum/

Holocaust Memorial on Miami Beach holocaustmemorialmiamibeach.org

Coral Castle, Miami coralcastle.com

Plantation Historical Museum, Broward www.plantation.org/Museum/

Haitian Heritage Museum,Miami www.haitianheritagemuseum.org

Stranahan House, Broward www.stranahanhouse.org

Jewish Museum of Florida, Miami jmof.fiu.edu

Coral Gables Merrick House, Miami bit.ly/1f7DwC0 History Miami, Miami www.historymiami.org Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum at Okalee Village, Hendry County www.ahtahthiki.com

Planes, Trains and Automobile Museum Boca Express Train Museum, Palm Beach bit.ly/19CpDLy Flagler Museum, Palm Beach www.flaglermuseum.us

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South Florida’s Gorgeous Take a stroll through these bountiful botanical wonders

Flamingo Gardens

From West Palm Beach to Key West here’s a look at some extraordinary gardens throughout South Florida. From butterflies to sculptures to rainforests and jungles South Florida gardens are as varied as they are spectacular. Take a trip to Japan at the Morikami Museum in Delray or The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Coconut Grove for a glimpse of Hawaii.

3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie

This 60-acre botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary features thousands of rare, exotic and native plants, as well as alligators, bobcats, otters, flamingos and over 70 native species of birds. They feature native and exotic plants living among Florida’s largest collection of “Champion” trees. They are also a sanctuary for injured non-releasable Florida Wildlife. Must Sees: Some of the must-sees include a free-flight Aviary with over 40 species of Florida wading birds, the Florida panther habitat, the Flamingo pond, river otters and the Florida Bobcats. Guided, reservations required. Donations are encouraged. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Call 954-473-2955 or go online to www.flamingogardens.org for information.

Mounts Botanical Garden 559 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach

Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest public garden. It includes 14 acres of landscaped gardens that should give visitors ideas of what they can accomplish in their own home exterior spaces. The garden displays tropical and subtropical plants from six continents, including plants native to Florida, exotic trees, tropical fruit, herbs, citrus, palms and more. Must Sees: Check out their vegetable and dooryard tropical fruit garden, shade and color Island and rose-fragrance garden. There is a $5 per person suggested donation. Call 561-233-1757 or go online to Mounts.org for more information.

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens 253 Barcelona Road  in West Palm Beach

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens consists of the Norton House and 1.7 acres of property. It features more than 100 sculptures by Ann Weaver Norton, the second wife and widow of Ralph Hubbard Norton, an art collector and museum founder. The sculptures are displayed in the house, studio and gardens. Must Sees: The gardens feature more than 300 species of tropical palms. One of the must see items are the Ann Norton’s Gateway sculptures. Price is $7 per person. Guided group tours available. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 561-832-5328 or visit www.ansg.org for more information.

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray Beach

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens opened in 1977. The original building is modeled after a Japanese villa. It features a ring of exhibition rooms embracing an open-air courtyard with a dry garden of gravel, pebbles and small boulders. It includes a permanent exhibit chronicling the history of the Yamato Colony, a Japanese farming community in South Florida 100 years ago. Also features exhibition galleries, a 225-seat theater, authentic tea house with viewing gallery, library, classrooms, museum store, cafe and lakeside terrace with Japanese courtyard garden. The museum houses 5,000 Japanese art objects and artifacts, while the 200 acres that surround the two museum buildings include expansive Japanese gardens with strolling paths, tropical bonsai collection, small lakes, nature trails, pine forests and park and picnic areas. Must Sees: An upcoming “Must See” is the Lantern Festival In the Spirit of Obon taking place Saturday, October 19. During the celebration, guests will personalize hand-made, paper lanterns with special

messages to honor and remember their loved ones. When night falls, visitors will pay homage to them as candlelit lanterns float across the lake, as part of a traditional Japanese ceremony known as Tōrō nagashi. Other festivals include New Year celebration Oshogatsu and the annual Spring festival Hatsume. Prices change per month. Call 561-4950233 or visit www.morikami.org for more information.

Butterfly World 3600 W. Sample Road in Coconut Creek

Enjoy the beauty of South Florida as you stroll through tropical gardens with twenty thousand live, brilliantly colored butterflies. Waterfalls, exotic birds, hummingbirds, orchids and roses complete this natural habitat. Hand-feed the lorikeets and enjoy the botanical gardens, butterfly museum, live Bug Zoo, and gift and plant shops. Must Sees: Butterfly world features more than twenty thousand exotic butterflies as well as some of the world’s most amazing birds. Open Daily MondaySaturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 954-977-4400 or go online to www.butterflyworld.com for more information.

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Bonnet House

900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House (named for the bonnet lily that grows in the slough) was designed by American artist Frederic Clay Bartlett and began construction in 1920. Bonnet House remains much as it was in the 1930s and 1940s, when Frederic and his wife Evelyn created the unique blend of art and whimsy that delights us today. The estate was given to the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation in 1983 to ensure that a piece of Florida history would be enjoyed by future generations. Bonnet House also offers educational programs for Broward County as well as adult educational programs in art, ornithology, and orchid cultivation. Must Sees: Bonnet House hosts an annual series of outdoor music concerts, an Orchid, Garden & Gourmet Food Festival, provides exhibition opportunities for artists, and displays examples of the artwork of Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett. Adult price is $20. Senior and resident discounts available. Call 954-703-2614 or go online to www.bonnethouse.org for more information.

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables

Fairchild opened up to the public in 1938 and includes 83 acres and 11 lakes. The garden bills itself as one of the world’s preeminent botanic gardens and is an international leader in tropical plant conservation. They have an extensive collection of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, tropical fruit trees, vines, and succulents. Must Sees: Their rainforest is a spectacular exhibit which blends native Florida species with true rainforest species. The 2-acre exhibit includes an aerial irrigation system to enhance rainfall and humidity, so visitors will have an opportunity to experience the plants and environment of the world’s dwindling rainforest ecosystems. Another notable exhibit is the Montgomery Palmetum, a world-renowned display and research collection of palms from all parts of the world, which is recognized as the most important documented palm collection in the world. Adults $25; Seniors 65 and up $18; Children 12-17 $12 and free for children under 5. Visit FairchildGarden.com for more information.

The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden 4013 S. Douglas Road in Coconut Grove

The National Tropical Botanical Garden is a not-for-profit institution, dedicated to discovering, saving, and studying the world’s tropical plants. There are five gardens all located in Hawaii except for the Kampong, which is located on Biscayne Bay. The garden contains a fascinating array of tropical fruit

cultivars and flowering trees. Among the five locations there are nearly 2,000 acres of gardens and preserves with thousands of species gathered from throughout the tropical world. The Kampong serves as the mainland campus for the NTBG’s educational courses and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Must Sees: Their heritage collections from Southeast Asia, Central and South Americas, the Caribbean, and other tropical locales create a cornucopia of exotic fruit, including candle fruit, peanut butter fruit, egg fruit, cocoplums, and more than 50 varieties of mango. Adults $15; ages 62 and over or students with I.D. $10; children 4-12 $5; children 3 yrs. and under free. Call 305-442-7169 or visit Ntbg.org for more information.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

3251 S. Miami Avenue in Miami This Italian Renaissance-style villa was built in 1916 and the complex contains antique furnishings and art dating from the 15th through the 19th century. The home is surrounded by more than 10 acres of formal gardens and fountains. It’s designed in a formal European manner, but composed of plants appropriate for South Florida’s climate and sandwiched between a subtropical forest and a mangrove shoreline. The gardens are spectacular and unusual for their architectural features, fountains, and sculptural elements. The most prominent fountain came from the central square of the small town of Sutri in Italy, and was imported specifically as an adornment for the gardens. Must Sees: Check out their Secret Garden, which is a walled space with a raised terrace that provides views the gardens and Biscayne Bay and the Garden Mound, a large architectural feature capped with large live oaks. Adults $15, Miami-Dade residents $10;

Children 6-12 $6, residents $5; Children 5 and under free; Seniors 62 and up $10; Students $10; Visitors using wheelchairs $10. Call 305-250-9133 or go online to Vizcayamuseum.com for more information.

Montgomery Botanical Center

11901 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables Montgomery Botanical Center is a notfor-profit botanic garden established in 1959. The Botanical Center keeps living specimens from wild plant populations worldwide. They emphasize palms and cycads. MBC has a scientific focus and its mission is to advance science, education, conservation, and horticultural knowledge of tropical plants. Must Sees: Montgomery Botanical Center’s collections of palms and cycads are world renowned. MBC houses the largest Microcycas calocoma in the U.S. They also has a robust collection of Syagrus, a sister group to the coconut, and many other rare cycads. Donations are encouraged. Guided reservations are required. Call 305-667-3800 or visit MontgomeryBotanical.org for more information.

The Audubon House & Tropical Gardens 205 Whitehead Street in Key West

The Audubon House has many rare plants and hundreds of blooming orchids on 1-acre of land in Key West. They have been voted the most beautiful outdoor location in Key West for many years. The Wolfson Family Foundation that owns the property have invested more than $100,000 in moonlighting for evening events which make the gardens magical after dark. Must Sees: Check out their 200-year-old Sego Palm, butterfly garden, herb garden and an 1840-style nursery that provides a

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historic look at gardening. Adults are $12; Students $7.50; Children 6-12 $5; and Children under 6 are free. Call 305-294-2116 or visit AudubonHouse.com for more information.

Jungle Island

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami Jungle Island, Miami’s premier entertainment destination, combines the beauty of Miami’s tropical landscape with a jungle full of extraordinary animals from around the globe. Building upon its rich 75-year history, today’s Jungle Island is a contemporary theme park, featuring extremely rare twin orangutans, the world’s largest cat, the liger, and over 300 vibrant birds, including the world’s only trained Cassowary. Must Sees: Besides the animal life Jungle Island also features unusual flora, from the extraordinary African sausage tree to a collection of rare cycads. Visitors to Jungle Island can stroll along the 1.35 miles of winding, covered trails while enjoying the many special exhibits, attractions and tours that are available. Also check out The Everglades Habitat, which recreates the boardwalk trails of the Florida Everglades and features its native flora and fauna. The area provides an educational platform on water conservation and ecological programs, as it serves as the natural bio-filtration system for the park. Adult prices are $32.95. Specials available. Call 305-400-7000 or visit them online at www.jungleisland.com for more information. d

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9 Intriguing People of South Florida’s

An erotic art museum owner and an orchestra conductor both make the list Each year, Barbara Walters selects some of the most intriguing people to interview for her traditional holiday special. For this year’s SFGN Winter Arts and Entertainment Guide, we borrowed a page from the veteran reporter’s playbook and selected eight equally intriguing people—both gay and straight, performing on stage and behind the scenes—from our region’s vibrant and diverse arts community to introduce to our readers. In their own words, each of these personalities lends insights into their craft, their inspirations and aspirations, and even the quirky traits that contribute to their accomplishments. From female orchestra conductor Sebrina Maria Alfonso and award-winning playwright Kim Ehly to outspoken artist/activist Rolando Chang Barrero and Naomi Wilzig, the feisty septuagenarian owner of Miami Beach’s World Erotic Art Museum, each has plenty to say about life, love and art in South Florida.

Sebrina Maria Alfonso

Music Director, South Florida Symphony Orchestra Age: 54 Number of years in position: With South Florida Symphony, 16 years. In total, 26 years as a professional conductor. Hometown: Key West, now in Fort Lauderdale Family: My partner, Jacqueline Lorber; mom, brother, several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews; and my animals

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Pets: Macayla, (standard Poodle, 10), Cesar (Pitbull, 2), Bella (Morkie, 2) Cupid and Valentino (cats), various feral cats that we feed, and about 30 peacocks! School/University/Training: BM, MM, Virginia Commonwealth University; DMA studies, Peabody Conservatory Self-portrait: Hmm, perfectionist for sure. Pretty serious person, but perhaps somewhat goofy. Love my family, love my music. Favorite saying or motto: “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me’.” – Erma Bombeck Pet peeves: Lateness drives me crazy. I expect that others should know what I am thinking. Disrespect….We need a “Let’s be kind to one another movement.” How old were you when you decided to follow this career path: At one year old, I was already crawling up to a piano. By seventh grade, I decided I would be a conductor. Who were your mentors or professional inspiration: My 7th grade band conductor, Martha Stark….I did not have an easy time as a woman wanting to pursue a career in conducting. I was my own inspiration. What is your dream job or role: I think, at this age, I tend to stay in the moment. My dream is just that each concert is better than the last one and that we reach the highest level of music for our audience. If you couldn’t be doing this, what would you do: I have asked that and there is no answer. NOTHING comes to me. I would probably go towards computers only because I am interested in computers and learning about them. Hobbies: I love growing things. Computers, but my favorite hobby is boating, fishing and diving. (Though since an encounter with a HUGE barracuda I have cooled on diving. Not even sharks scared me the way that one did.) Favorite movie: The Mission and a Russian/ Mongolian movie called, Close to Eden (English Translation) Who would play you in a movie: The office staff agrees on Olympia Dukakis. I like that! What books are on your bedside table: Right now I am reading scores. Shostakovich Symphony No. 10, Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.

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3 and Liszt Hamlet. However, on my computer I have done quite a lot of reading about these composers. Name three things you always have in your refrigerator or cupboard: Coffee, evaporated milk (for café con leche), eggs What three people from history would you invite to a dinner party: Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey and Jesus Place you’d most like to be stranded: Noah’s Ark. Can you imagine co-existing with all those wonderful and wild animals? Last words: Donny Osmond (Yes, I loved him when I was a young ‘un) once said, “Reach for the stars because you will always fall short.” Let’s look out for one another out there.

Rolando Chang Barrero

Artist, Director and Curator, ActivistArtista, Delray Beach Age: 51 Number of years in position: Way too many Hometown: South Beach Family: Gay Community

South Florida Symphony Orchestra 2014 Season MASTERWORKS CONCERT SERIES DOUBLESPEAK AND HIDDEN MEANINGS January 30 - February 3, 2014 Liszt: Symphonic Poem No. 10 “Hamlet” Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 Christopher Taylor, piano Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 A SUMMONS TO LIFE March 27-31, 2014 Mozart: Symphony No. 35 “Haffner” Zwilich: Shadows for Piano and Orchestra Jeffrey Biegel, piano Schumann: Symphony No. 1 Spring

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PASSION UNLEASHED March 11-15, 2014 Zuill Bailey, cello Natasha Paremski, piano Debussy Sonata Britten Sonata Franck Sonata

BLUE DOOR STRING QUARTET CHAMBER SERIES MURDER IN THE CHAMBER May 5-7, 2014 Bernard Hermann: Echoes Janacek: String Quartet No. 1 The Kreutzer Sonata Smetana: String Quartet No. 1 in E Minor

Featuring the Blue Door String Quartet and Piano Trio Program Karl Goldmark: String Quartet in B Flat, opus 8 Ellen Zwilich: Septet

THE GRAND TOUR June 15-17, 2014 Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No. 2 Barber: String Quartet A DISTANT SHORE July 14-16, 2014 Hugo Wolf: Italian Serenade Amy Beach: String Quartet in One Movement Brahms: String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor

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Winter 2014 a&e people Pets: Too many – a Cuban dog called TRICK Si’, a Mexican shih wa-wa called SADO, a black dachshund called TABU, and a white toy poodle called BUTCH. School/University/Training: School of the Art Institute of Chicago Self-portrait: Attractive, bald, Cuban ISO.... Favorite saying or motto: “I wanna date the guy in your profile picture, not you!” Pet peeves: A broke man-child How old were you when you decided to follow this career path: OLD? I’m seriously offended! What is your professional inspiration: Tom of Finland What is your dream job or role: You know the kind of job I want! If you couldn’t be doing this, what would you do: Drag impersonation of Anita Bryant Hobbies: Really? You can’t handle the truth! Favorite movie: SALO Who would play you in a movie: John Malkovich What books are on your bedside table: iPad, darling, books are so done and over with! Name three things you always have in your refrigerator or cupboard: Crisco, Wesson oil, WD40 What three people from history would you invite to a dinner party: Marquis de Sade, Miss Manners and any Greek boy Place you’d most like to be stranded: The Louvre Museum

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Earl F. Bosworth IV

Director, Broward Cultural Division Age: Somewhere between 46 and 48 Number of years in position: It’s government work… we measure time by the decade. Hometown: Hoboken, N.J. Family: Yes, three incredible kids and the best girlfriend in the universe. Pets: Three goldfish School/University/Training: The Florida State University & Nova Southeastern University, MBA Self-portrait: I’m a musician, I can’t paint or draw! If I could sketch it out in music, it would most likely be in a major key with lots of energy and a very catchy hook! Favorite saying or motto: “Boy, lady have you got your lions crossed!” Pet peeves: When someone begins a statement or phrase with, ”Honestly.” Does that mean everything mentioned prior to that proclamation is a lie? How old were you when you decided to follow this career path: Probably about 10 years ago. I held the position of Assistant Director with Broward Cultural Division and realized I had a pretty cool gig. Who were your mentors or professional inspiration: I pick bits and pieces of inspiration from everyone I meet in both worlds—creative and business. Greatest accomplishment: Being featured in South

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Florida Gay News. What is your dream job or role: To write and/or produce a Top 10 album. If you couldn’t be doing this, what would you do: Play quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Hobbies: Music –playing, writing and listening! Favorite movie: Wall Street and Lion King are tied for first! Who would play you in a movie: The hero--or the friend of the homeless guy in Big Daddy---I always wanted to ride a shopping cart down the hills in Central Park. What books are on your bedside table: Larry King’s Why I Love Baseball Name three things you always have in your refrigerator or cupboard: orange juice, oatmeal and Coors Light. What three people from history would you invite to a dinner party: Abe Lincoln, Leonardo Da Vinci and Billie Holiday. Place you’d most like to be stranded: In an abandoned box car in the high desert of New Mexico with an acoustic guitar and some really good campfire food. Last words: Honestly?

Renan Cerdeiro

Principal Dancer, Miami City Ballet Age: 21 Number of years in position: 5 Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Family: Girzelia (mother), Carlos (father), Karla (older sister) Pets: Tucky (cat) School/University/Training: Escola de Dança alice ara, Cia. Ballet do Rio de Janeiro, Miami City Ballet School Favorite saying or motto: “Don’t save it for tomorrow, do it today.” Pet peeves: Ungrateful, disrespectful people Best kept secret: My mom’s and family recipes How old were you when you decided to follow this career path: 10 years old or even younger Who were your mentors or professional inspiration: My sister inspired me to begin dance. All of my teachers, including two special ones – Daniela Silva and Alice Ara. Greatest accomplishment: Finalist at the Prix de Lausanne, Switzerland. I have had life changes that I consider accomplishments, such as moving to a new country at 15 years old and having the opportunity to join the Miami City Ballet. What is your dream job or role: I have the job I had always dreamed of. I have a long list of dream roles that I would like to accomplish one day. Hobbies: Swimming, biking, photography. I’m also passionate for music in general. Favorite movie: Any good comedy, thriller or dance movies. I also think the Disney movies are fantastic. Name three things you always have in your refrigerator or cupboard: Coconut water, orange juice and iced coffee What three people from history would you invite

a&e people to a dinner party: George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins and Princess Isabel. Place you’d most like to be stranded: Somewhere pretty with lots of food. Last words: I’m always thankful for my family, friends and holidays, when I get to see them. I love my job and other types of art form.

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Anthony Cabrera

Artistic Director, Miami Gay Men’s Chorus Age: 39 Number of Years in Position: 7 Hometown: Miami Family: Wonderful partner and 5 year old daughter Pets: Fish (mine by default) School/University/Training: University of Miami Self-portrait: Passionate about my work, devoted to my family Favorite saying or motto: “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” – K. Gibran Pet peeves: Toilet paper incorrectly placed on the dispenser... it should always unravel over the top! How old were you when you decided to

follow this career path: 17 Who were your mentors: Michelle Fernandez, my high school band director; Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe, Director of Choral Activities at UM while I went to school there. Greatest accomplishment: Being a dad If you couldn’t be doing this, what would you do: Art restoration Hobbies: Reading, gardening, kindergarten homework Favorite movie: What Dreams May Come Who would play you in a movie: Robin Williams What books are on your bedside table: I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai; Jack & Lem by

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The Top 10 Hottest Win 42nd Street

End of the Rainbow

Antony & Cleopatra

Megan Mullally — One Night Only

Jan. 9 –Feb. 9 The Wick Theatre, Boca Raton Tickets at TheWick.org The Wick Theatre has been raising eyebrows since its opening last fall, offering big cast, big budget classic musicals. Founder Marilynn Wick is also the owner of Costume World, the country’s largest supplier of theatrical costumes, so this show, the quintessential song-and-dance production, is going to be worth it just to see the dazzling threads. Be sure to book a tour of the Costume Museum and check out Wick’s priceless collection of historic Broadway costumes while you’re there.

Jan. 10 –Feb. 9 Colony Theatre, Miami Beach Tickets at GableStage.org Lauded playwright Tarell Alvin McRaney, a Miami-native (and recent MacArthur Genius Grant recipient), lends Shakespeare’s play a bit of regional “flavor,” moving the setting to Haiti in the late 1700s in this highly anticipated collaboration between GableStage, the Royal Shakespeare Company and New York’s Public Theatre. This production is a huge undertaking for Joseph Adler’s GableStage, but cements the company’s reputation nationally.

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Jan. 15 –Feb. 9 Actors Playhouse, Coral Gables Tickets at ActorsPlayhouse.org It’s December 1968 and Judy Garland is about to make her triumphant comeback...again. This savagely funny drama by Peter Quilter, a huge hit on London’s West End and on Broadway just last year, offers unique insight into the inner conflict that inspired and consumed one of the most beloved figures in American and LGBT popular culture. End of the Rainbow also features over a half dozen of Judy’s signature songs performed live on stage.

Jan. 16 Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale Tickets at ParkerPlayhouse.org Famous for her iconic role as the sharp tongued Karen Walker on the groundbreaking hit TV series Will & Grace, two-time Emmy Award-winner Megan Mullally takes the stage at Fort Lauderdale’s Parker Playhouse to open the inaugural WinterStage series produced by playwright Mathew Lombardo. She’ll be joined by Sirius XM Radio star and pianist Seth Rudetsky to shoot the breeze, dish the dirt and raise the roof with a host of classic Broadway songs. It will definitely be a gay old time.

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Doublespeak and Hidden Meanings

South Florida Symphony Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach and Key West Tickets at SouthFloridaSymphony.org Maestra Sebrina Maria Alfonso has gained a reputation for creative programming and this concert promises to be one of the most dramatic, exploring the symbolism behind the music of three brilliant composers. The program includes Liszt’s Symphonic Poem No. 10, Hamlet; Prokofiev’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring Christopher Taylor; and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, believed to offer a posthumous musical portrait of Joseph Stalin.

West Side Story Suite

Miami City Ballet Feb. 14 – 16, Arsht Center, Miami Feb. 21 – 23, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale Feb. 28 – March 2, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach Tickets at MiamiCityBallet.org Miami City Ballet’s own Sharks and Jets rumble, fall in love, dance and sing in Jerome Robbins’ ballet based on his own Tony Award-winning choreography from the legendary Broadway musical. The music of Leonard

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Bernstein provides the rhythms and soaring melodies for this theatrical tour de force receiving its Miami City Ballet company premiere under the leadership of Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez.

Regis Philbin

Feb. 18 - 22 Colony Hotel Royal Room, Palm Beach Make your reservations at TheColonyPalmBeach.com Long before his hit daytime television talk show, Regis Philbin was a song and dance man, the playful television sidekick to ratpacker Joey Bishop on The Joey Bishop Show. Philbin the suave crooner will debut on the stage at the Colony’s storied Royal Room stage this February to sing some of his favorite pop standards, including songs from his 2004 album, When You’re Smiling.

The Countertenor Voice: Arias for Farinelli

Reggie Mobley, Seraphic Fire March 12 – 16 Miami, Boca Raton, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach Tickets at SeraphicFire.org Perhaps the greatest singer to ever grace the stage, Farinelli’s performances were so athletic, so gripping, that audiences rioted for the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the man who was the first “rock star.” Critically-lauded countertenor Reggie Mobley is joined by the Firebird Chamber Orchestra in an evening of unrivaled musical brilliance featuring the music written specifically for this historic, musical Hercules.

War Horse

Feb. 12 –16 Kravis Center, West Palm Beach Tuesday, March 4 – Sunday, March 9 Arsht Center, Miami Tickets at Kravis.org and ArshtCenter.org War Horse was definitely the hottest ticket last spring when it triumphantly rode into Fort Lauderdale’s Broward Center. Fortunately, the touring production returns to both Miami and West Palm Beach this year, offering audiences another opportunity to witness one of the most profound pieces of theater of the last decade. The construction and operation of the life-sized horse puppets, accentuated by amazing sound and lighting effects and fine acting, make this show a must-see.

Chess

March 21 –April 13 Slow Burn Theatre, West Boca High School and Aventura Arts and Cultural Center Tickets at SlowBurnTheatre.org In just four seasons, Slow Burn Theatre has carved out a niche mounting critically acclaimed productions of quirky, underperformed musicals. This time, the scrappy, resourceful company tackles Chess, the ‘80s rock musical from Benny Anderrson and Björn Ulvaes of ABBA, about the love triangle and intrigue at an international chess championship. The cast includes the very talented Amy Miller Brennan, Matthew Korinko and Rick Pena. d

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Winter 2014 a&e people David Pitts, Read My Pins by Madeleine Albright Name three things you always have in your refrigerator or cupboard: Peanut butter, peanut butter and peanut butter What three people from history would you invite to a dinner party: Jesus of Nazareth, Charles Darwin and Salvador Dali Place you’d most like to be stranded: Anywhere in Tuscany Last words: “I hope I’ve made your life worthwhile in some way.”

motto: “Enjoy where you are on the way to where you’re going.” Pet peeves: Inauthenticity (such as people who change depending on their company), bullying, people who manipulate or lie to get what they want, people who lack empathy How old were you when you decided to follow this career path: To be an actor, five years old; to be a producer, writer, director is something that has evolved over the years. What is your professional inspiration: I’m inspired by women who are able to pave the

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way for other women, particularly in the theatre and film worlds, where gender parity is a big challenge. Lucille Ball comes to mind. Greatest accomplishment: Writing, directing and producing my play, Baby GirL. My goal in life is to inspire others. I know of a few women who wrote their stories, after seeing my play… winning awards and nominations was yummy icing on the cake. What is your dream job or role: To direct and produce the movie version of Baby GirL. If you couldn’t be doing this, what would you do: A novelist with a home in the mountains overlooking a lake. Hobbies: Going to plays, live music, kayaking, jogging, hanging out with close friends or my dogs, writing, reading, spending time in Manhattan. Favorite movie: Tootsie or The Wizard of Oz (I’m so gay!) Who would play you in a movie: Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, young Jessica Lange or Charlize Theron. I love these women, because they’re strong and talented. What books are on your bedside table: The Four Agreements and The Power of Now Name three things you always have in your refrigerator or cupboard: Dill pickles, dark chocolate, pistachios

Playwright, Founder and Artistic Director, Kutumba Theatre Project Age: Anyone who saw my play, Baby GirL, definitely knows my age, so the secret is out. I was born on the first day of summer in 1969, a very good vintage, exactly one week before Stonewall. You do the math! Number of years in position: I’ve been in theatre, film, television, and commercials for over 30 years. I founded Kutumba Theatre Project in June 2012. Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, born at Holy Cross Hospital. Yep, I’m a native! Family: Two amazingly wonderful dogs and an incredible group of friends who are my family. I started to say I’m seeking a sexy, smart, loving life partner, but I guess this isn’t a personal ad! Pets: My two dogs, Monkey and Butter School/University/Training: BFA, Florida Atlantic University; acting and directing training in New York City with Michael Howard, Olympia Dukakis and Zoe Caldwell. Self-portrait: Loyal, brave, passionate, genuine, positive, witty, creative, empathetic, committed, generous, sincere, chocoholic Favorite saying or motto: Saying: “Another train’ll be along in a minute.” - my Gram, and my

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What three people from history would you invite to a dinner party: Rosa Parks, Gloria Steinem (although she’s living, she’s historical) and Lucille Ball Place you’d most like to be stranded: Greek Islands, guess which one Last words: “Be true to yourself and everything else will follow.”

Stuart Meltzer

Artistic Director, Zoetic Stage Age: 42 Number of years in position: 4 Hometown: Miami. I grew up Kendall. I went to Kendale Elementary School and then onto Glades. I attended Miami Killian for a minute. Family: My partner, Michael McKeever, and our incredible daughter, China. She is a Boston Terrier. She is two and enjoys doing tricks for food, running in the backyard and barking at birds. School/University/Training: BFA, New World School of the Arts/UF; MFA, The Actors’ Studio/ New School University Self-portrait: Charming, funny, ambitious, creative, thoughtful, intelligent and grumpy Favorite saying or motto: “If you can dream it, you can do it” – Walt Disney. Also, from the great Zach Braff: “Where’s my fucking shabbos?” Pet peeves: Stupidity, arrogance, the GOP How old were you when you decided to follow this career path: From the age of three, I was singing and dancing. I was addicted to Judy Garland’s A Star is Born record at that age and she taught me how to sing. I swear to God this is true.

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Greatest accomplishment: This question gives me heart palpitations. If you couldn’t be doing this, what would you do: (Walter Mitty fantasy) Classical composer. I’d love to be Philip Glass, Arvo Part and Shostakovitch rolled into one brooding Jew. Hobbies: I pretend to be a gourmet cook. I also love photography. Favorite movie: The Wizard of Oz, Schindler’s List, The Ice Storm, Hannah and Her Sisters, The Virgin Spring, Fanny and Alexander, La Strada, The Passion of Joan of Arc, Interiors and so many more Who would play you in a movie: Paul Rudd, Seth Rogan, Jason Segal, Jake Gyllenhaal or any other myriad of Hebrew hotties What books are on your bedside table: I am going to change this question to my favorite playwrights – Tony Kushner, Harold Pinter, Tom Stoppard and my husband, Michael McKeever Name three things you always have in your refrigerator or cupboard: Wilting fresh baby spinach. Always mean to eat it, but never quite do. What three people from history would you invite to a dinner party: Judy Garland, Golda Meir and Madeline Kahn Place you’d most like to be stranded: Anyplace with Michael Last words: “I like long walks on the beach, kissing, public displays of affection and %*!@ing.”

horns when traffic is at a standstill. How old were you when you decided to follow this career path: 58 Who were your mentors: Charlie Cinnamon’s guidance and advice and J.C. Harris’s help Greatest accomplishment: Educating people about human sexuality and the similarities of people What is your dream job or role: To leave my art collection intact so it will continue to both educate and entertain people If you couldn’t be doing this, what would you do: Photograph images I see in cloud formations Hobbies: Collecting antiques, books, TV and slot machines. Aging has cancelled my karaoke and tennis. Favorite movie: The Way We Were Who would play you in a movie: Talia Shire What books are on your bedside table: My five books on erotic art Name three things you always have in your refrigerator or cupboard: Ice cream, ice cream, and ice cream What three people from history would you invite to a dinner party: Sigmund Freud, Golda Meir and Josephine Baker Place you’d most like to be stranded: Paris Last words: “Protect your good name. It’s priceless.”

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University; MBA, University of Hartford’s Paris (France) Program Self-portrait: Hard-working perfectionist Favorite saying or motto: “If you do the same, you get the same.” Pet peeves: People who lack intellectual curiosity Best kept secret: I’m a gourmet cook. Greatest accomplishment: Raising $20 million and completing the total renovation of the Sarasota Opera House. It’s beautiful. What is your dream job or role: The one I have. If you couldn’t be doing this, what would you do: A Neurologist or a Quantum Physicist, both the brain and string theory fascinate me. Favorite movie: I am bad at picking one of anything. Of semi-recent cinema, La Vie en Rose. Who would play you in a movie: Annette Funicello? I guess it depends on looks or character! What books are on your bedside table: Secrets of the Flesh; A Life of Colette (rereading), I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation: And Other Quotations from Oscar Wilde (always inspiring and entertaining), The Tragedies of William Shakespeare Name three things you always have in your refrigerator or cupboard: Champagne, espresso and Coke Zero

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Owner, World Erotic Art Museum, Miami Beach Age: 79 Number of years in position: 8 years Hometown: Newark, N.J. Family: Widow, three children, four grandchildren School/University/Training: Some education at Montclair State Teachers College, Montclair, N.J. Favorite saying or motto: “If you are going to do something, do it the best you can.” Pet peeves: Antique shows that charge you to come in and spend your money. People who use cell phones during meals and meetings. Beeping

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General Director and CEO, Florida Grand Opera Age: Older than I act Number of Years: Just one Hometown: Waterbury, Conn., but I consider New York City my hometown Family: Boyfriend/ partner or whatever is PC these days, Tom Pets: Two nine-month-old cats that are brother and sister, Max and Ophelia School/University/Training: BS, Indiana

What three people from history would you invite to a dinner party: May I invite four? Mozart, Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and Colette Place you’d most like to be stranded: Paris Last words: “I already said too much!” d

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Top 5 Exhibits You Must See This Season The Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., is the newest landmark to rise on the shores of Biscayne Bay, transforming the city’s downtown skyline. Formerly the Miami Art Museum, the $131 million facility opened last month during Art Basel and Art Week Miami and promises to elevate Miami’s arts scene year-round, with more than 200,000 square feet of programmable indoor and outdoor exhibition space. In addition to galleries, the museum houses a library, auditorium, classrooms, art and digital media workshops, a restaurant and museum shop. Admission is free on the first Thursday and second Saturday of each month. Among the current exhibitions are: Ai Weiwei: According to What? (through March 16), Amelia Peláez: The Craft of Modernity (through Feb. 23) and Americana (through May 1). One of the museum’s most striking exhibition is the installation of historic sailing vessels created by Hew Locke and hanging from the ceiling of the entry. For more information, go to PAMM.org. Last December, the Spanish Cultural Center hosted a fascinating “exhibition” about tapas, the country’s signature small plated dishes.

Now, the Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach, is offering Growers, Grocers & Gefilte Fish: A Gastronomic Look at Florida Jews and Food (through Oct. 5). The exhibit traces nearly 200 years of Jewish influence in the Sunshine State from early migrants to celebrated chef Michelle Bernstein and Lee Schrager of the South Beach Food and Wine Festival. There’s even a section about Burger King founder Ben Stein. For information, go to JewishMuseum.com. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Nova Southeastern University Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, 1 Las Olas Blvd., will present The Movement: Bob Adelman and Civil Rights Era Photography (Jan. 19 – May 17), an exhibition featuring the imagery of renowned photographer Bob Adelman. A photographer for the Congress of Racial Equality, the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and other civil rights organizations, Adelman’s unique vantage point at the forefront of the Civil Rights movement led him to produce some of that era’s most iconic images. Featuring 100 black-

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and-white and color photographs, the exhibition will provide a context in which viewers can revisit these years of struggle and consider how and why certain images have become emblematic of the era. For information, go to MOAFL.org. West Palm Beach’s Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., offers The Polaroid Years: Instant Photography and Experimentation (through March 23). This survey brings together groundbreaking Polaroid pictures by 40 artists spanning the period from the initial release of the SX70 camera in 1972 to the present. The exhibition centers on experimentation and examines how the invention of instant photography—in particular Polaroid, a brand known for its innovation and responsiveness to artistic endeavors—has influenced and inspired both amateurs and professionals. Artists represented include such pioneers of instant photography as Ansel Adams, Robert Mapplethorpe and Andy Warhol, as well as a new generation of artists including Anne Collier, Bryan Graf, and Grant Worth. For more information, go to Norton.org. ArtsUnited hosts ArtExplosion 2014 (Jan. 27 – Feb. 14), the LGBT organization’s 14th annual juried exhibit at Art Serve, 1359 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. This popular exhibition features a wide range of mediums from photography and painting to mixed media and sculpture from a diverse group of local artists. ArtsUnited also sponsors member exhibits at the Room 206 Gallery, 2040 N. Dixie Hwy in Wilton Manors. Catch Brush Strokes (through Jan. 31), an exhibition of paintings, and Mixed Bag (Feb./March), a collection of mixed media works. For more information, go to ArtsUnitedFlorida.com. d

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JAN 25 - FEB 8

MAR 29 - APR 12 Giacomo Puccini’s

Giuseppe Verdi’s

NABUCCO Giuseppe Verdi’s power blockbuster Nabucco is, on a simple level, a tale of forbidden love between two young people from different families, but their story is set against the exile of a conquered people. The yearning of two people for each other is contrasted with the yearning for one’s homeland, one’s country, one’s birthplace.

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One of the great operas of all time and one of the most popular, Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca is a compelling drama of a beautiful opera singer who strikes an unholy bargain with an evil and lecherous police chief in order to save her true love. When she has second thoughts, the results are bloody, deadly, and shocking.

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MAY 3 -17 Jules Massenet’s

ThaIs

Set in ancient Egypt, Jules Massenet’s magnificent French opera Thaïs is the story of a monk who sets out to reform the seductive courtesan Thaïs, but becomes obsessed with her erotic charm. Redemption or lust – what proves stronger?

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Nabucco

Secrets of the Trade

Jan. 11 to Feb. 9 at the Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale. A kid whose dream is to make it big on Broadway encounters his hero, who may or may not be his ticket to fame. Tickets $30. Call 954519-2533 or visit IslandCityStage.org.

Summer of Love Concert

Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Relive the peace and love of the ‘60s as Glen Burtnick, formerly of Styx, performs favorites by the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, and more. TIckets $19 to $79. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Barry Manilow

Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. at the BB&T Center, One Panther Parkway in Sunrise. A night of music with the classic singer. Tickets $17.99 to $195.49. Visit TheBBTCenter.com.

Step Afrika

Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. at Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. This step group incorporates African dance, gum boot style, and spoken word into an intricate and mesmerizing dance performance. Tickets $16.50 to $36.50. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.

Miami City Ballet: See the Music

Jan. 24 to 26 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The ballet company performs “Concerto Barocco,” “Jardi Tancat,” “Chutes and Ladders,” and “Symphonic Dances.” Tickets $20 to $155. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org

Feb. 6 and 8 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Verdi chronicled the plight of the Jews in Babylonia in this opera, performed by the Florida Grand Opera. Tickets $21 to $200. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Songs for a Desert Island

Feb. 11 at 8:15 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Sergei Rachmaninov and Ciro Fodere perform together on the piano and cello. Tickets $60 to $80. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Darlene Love

Megan Hilty with Seth Rudetsky

Liza Minnelli

Miami City Ballet: Triple Threat

Trisha Yearwood

An Evening with Art Garfunkel

Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. A night of love songs with the singer behind “He’s a Rebel.” Tickets $37.50 to $47.50. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.

Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The legendary performer graces the stage in an unforgettable night. Tickets $50 to $150. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Feb. 19 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. A night with the country music superstar. Tickets $42 to $200. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Los Vivancos

Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The flamenco dance company is known to set the stage on fire, perfect for Valentine’s Day. Tickets $35 to $115. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Andrea Bocelli

Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. at the BB&T Center, One Panther Parkway in Sunrise. The Italian tenor returns for a special Valentine’s Day concert. Tickets $80 to $380. Visit TheBBTCenter.com.

Shen Yun

Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Classical Chinese dance, music and acrobatics are brought to life by this New York City-based company. Tickets $60 to $200. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

The Kinsey Sicks 2014

Feb. 1 at 6 and 9 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The “dragapella beautyshop quartet” celebrates its 20th anniversary in their theatrical attempt to make it on “America’s Got Talent.” Tickets $37.50. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

John Prine

Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. The two-time Grammy Award winner has performed with the likes of Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, John Denver, Carly Simon and more. Tickets $43 to $63. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.

Feb 21 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Music with his singing partner Paul Simon as well as his own music. Tickets $49.50 to $75. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Feb. 12 at 7:45 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The group performs pieces from “Love Songs from the Great American Songbook.” Tickets $40. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. at the BB&T Center,One Panther Parkway in Sunrise. The funny man with his puppet pals will have the audience in stitches in a unique show. Tickets $63.50. Visit TheBBTCenter.com.

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Feb. 21 to 23 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Performances of Balanchine/Webern, Tchaikovsky, and West Side Story. Tickets $20 to $175. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Freddy Cole Quartet

Jeff Dunham

Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. Hilty of “Smash” and “Wicked” and Broadway pianist Rudetsky. Tickets $31.50 to $126.50. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.

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The Fab Faux

Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. Known as the best Beatles tribute band in the world, the group performs the Fab Four’s greatest hits. Tickets $42.93 to $128.79. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.

Demi Lovato

Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the BB&T Center, One Panther Parkway in Sunrise. The actress turned singer visits South Florida on her Neon Lights tour. Tickets $42.75 to $81. Visit TheBBTCenter.com.

Capitol Steps: Fiscal Shades of Gray

Feb. 27 to March 2 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Politics in Washington, D.C. get a comedic make over with satirical songs and skits. Tickets $25 and $35. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Justin Timberlake

March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the BB&T Center, One Panther Parkway in Sunrise. The talented singer/actor/ comedian/superstar takes the stage on his tour for the double platinum 20/20 Experience. Tickets $62.75 to $194.25. Visit TheBBTCenter.com

Peking Acrobats

March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Chinese acrobats perform feats of tumbling, contortionists, juggling, cycling and gymnastics. Tickets $15 to $35. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Patti Lupone with Seth Rudetsky

March 13 at 8 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. The star of “Evita” and “Gypsy” is joined by the Broadway pianist. Tickets $31.50 to $126.50. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.

Menopause the Musical

March 14 to 16 at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. Four menopausal ladies meet at a lingerie sale and bond over hot flashes, night sweats, and sex. Tickets $38.69 to $59.89. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.

Paul Simon and Sting

March 15 at 8 p.m. at the BB&T Center, One Panther Parkway in Sunrise. The two iconic artists come together with original music as well as their own songs. Tickets $61.50 to $275.50. Visit TheBBTCenter.com.

Have I Got a Girl For You

March 27 to April 27 at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Ave. The true story of a gay man running a female escort agency in Boca Raton. Tickets $20. Visit IslandCityStage.org.

Palm Beach County Indigo Girls

Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Enjoy favorites from the folk-pop duo, including “Shame On You” and “Closer to Fine.” Tickets $25 to $110. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

An Evening with Marc Cohn

March 20 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The Grammy winner seamlessly weaves together singing and storytelling. Tickets $30 to $85. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Laffing Matterz: With a Vengeance

Through March 22 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Hailed as the best dinner theatre by local critics, night after night this gang of performers will have you cracking up. Tickets $63 to $69. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Capitol Steps: Fiscal Shades of Gray

Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Two Dutch couples, siblings, meet for dinner that goes from friendly conversation to a furious outburst. Tickets $25. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Feb. 25 to March 9 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Politics in Washington, D.C. get a comedic make over with satirical songs and skits. Tickets $40. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Jan. 16 to 19 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Comedian Buddy Hackett performs in a show told by his son, Sandy. Tickets $32. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Flipside: The Patti Page Story

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Fighting Over Beverley

Rock of Ages

Jay Leno

Jan. 17 to 19 at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Go back in time to 1965 at the KTUL radio station, where Patti Page is all the rage. Tickets $40.50 to $45.50. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org.

Macbeth

March 20 at 8 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. The Celtic Thunder tenor does a solo show. Tickets $27.50 to $37.50. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.

The Dinner

Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The younger sister of Barbra Streisand, she has held her own as a Broadway singer. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Triple Threat

Jan. 23 at 24 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Ray Bradbury’s story of government censorship and defiance by the people comes to the stage. Tickets $38. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Paul Byrom

Roslyn Kind

Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Moving performances by the Miami City Ballet. Tickets $20 to $175. Call 561-8327469 or visit Kravis.org.

Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The “Danger Zone” singer is also known for his songs in “Caddyshack,” “Footloose” and more. Tickets $25 to $100. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Fahrenheit 451

March 18 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. A celebration of violinist Joseph Joachim and the music he inspired. Tickets $29 to $49. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

See the Music

Kenny Loggins

My Buddy

Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Two aspiring singers in the ‘80s hit Los Angeles to follow their dreams. Tickets $25 to $100. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

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Feb. 7 and 8 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The hip hop dance troupe explores all forms of hip hop, jazz and contemporary styles. Tickets $15 to $28. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The late night funnyman presents a night of family friendly laughs. Tickets from $25. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Keigwin & Company

Feb. 14 and 15 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. An electrifying performance mixing theatre and dance. Tickets $28. Call 561-8327469 or visit Kravis.org.

Hair

Jan. 24 to 26 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Verdi’s opera brings Shakespeare’s story alive of Macbeth’s greed to become king. Tickets $25 to $195. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Feb. 14 to 16 at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. A rag tag group of hippies in the ‘60s must make the decision to follow with the draft in Vietnam or fight against it. Tickets $45. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org

Johnny Mathis

Two Gentlemen of Verona

Brian d’Arcy James

Spank!

Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Mathis is joined by Gary Mule Deer. Tickets $25 to $140. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Jan. 27 to 28 at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Best known for his role on SMASH, the Broadway performer plays rock ‘n’ roll favorites. Tickets $40. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org.

Capitol Steps

Jan. 30 at 5:30 and 8 p.m. at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. The comedy group takes headlines and turns them into song parodies and skits. Tickets $40. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org

Susan Egan

Jan. 30 and 31 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The Belle of Broadway performs Broadway favorites. Tickets $35. Call 561832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Feb. 14 to 23 at FAU Theater, 777 Glades Road in Boca Raton. Shakespeare’s comedy of love, friendship and infidelity. Tickets $20. Call 1-800-564-9539 or visit FAUevents.com.

Feb. 28 to March 2 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The Miami City Ballet performs “Episodes,” “Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux,” and “West Side Story Suite.” Tickets $25 to $175. Call 561832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Feb. 28 to March 23 at the Arts Garage, 180 NE First St. in Delray Beach. A love triangle among three people in their ‘70s: Beverley, who came from England during World War II, her husband Zelly, and Archie, who she left back in England. Call 561-450-6357 or visit ArtsGarage.org.

Eden Espinosa

March 3 and 4 at 8 p.m. at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. The Broadway singer is known for her roles in “Wicked,” “Brooklyn the Musical,” and “RENT.” Tickets $45. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org

Rhythm of the Dance

March 7 to 9 at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Tickets $45. The history of Irish Celts is chronicled by the National Dance Company of Ireland through dance and music. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org

Will Chase Live

March 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. A Broadway heavyweight, he has performed in SMASH on television and on stage in “Miss Saigon,” “The Full Monty,” “Aida,” “Lennon,” “Billy Elliott, “RENT” and more. Tickets $45. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org

Peking Acrobats

Feb. 18 to 23 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. A parody of the beloved Fifty Shades of Grey series. Tickets $40. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Amazing feats of traditional Chinese gymnastics, cycling, juggling, contortionism and more. Tickets $15 to $49. Call 561832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

The Spirit of Uganda

Steve Miller Band

Feb. 22 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. A celebration of the resilience of East Africa, which has been plagued by civil war and AIDS. Tickets $15. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Alvin Ailey

Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. For decades the dance company has wowed audiences with dance styles ranging from classical to new age. Tickets $25 to $85. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

March 11 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Known for their blues rock tunes from the ‘70s, the band will have you reminiscing. Tickets from $30. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Michael Bolton

March 12at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. For years the crooner has blown away audiences with famous tunes like “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Tickets $25 to $110. Call 561832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

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Jan. 10 to Feb. 9, 2014 at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. GableStage collaborates with The Public in NYC and Royal Shakespeare Company in this adaptation of the Shakespearean play, this time set in Haiti at the eve of the revolution against the French. Tickets $65. Call 305-445-1119 or visit GableStage.org.

Arctic Monkeys

Jan. 30 and Feb. 5 at 8:30 p.m. at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. The British indie rock band tour with tunes like “Do I Wanna Know?” “Leave Before the Lights Come On” and more. Tickets $27.50. Call 305-673-7300 or visit FillmoreMB.com.

Assassins

Jan. 30 to Feb. 23 at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. A journey through time and the lives of nine assassins. Tickets $45. Call 305-9496722 or visit ArshtCenter.org.

Double Speak & Hidden Meanings

Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. American pianist Christopher Taylor performs pieces by Prokofiev, Liszt and Shostakovich. Tickets $35 to $55. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Second City

Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. Hilarious improv and sketch comedy by the troupe that launched the careers of Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, and other big time comedic actors. Tickets $39. Call 305466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Joan Rivers

March 13 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Joan never holds back in her comedic routine. Tickets $25 to $100. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Panic! At The Disco

Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. The band is joined by The Colourist. Tickets $29.75 to $45. Call 305-673-7300 or visit FillmoreMB.com.

Don Quixote

March 28 to 30 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Miami City Ballet brings the classic Spanish story to life. Tickets $20 to $175. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Stephanie J. Block

Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. Known for her role as Elphaba in “Wicked,” the musical theater performer takes the stage. Tickets $39.50 to $75. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Cirque Ziva

March 28 to 30 at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Twentyfive performers bring together the performing arts of China past and present in this exhilarating show. Tickets $45. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org

Dividing the Estate

March 28 to April 27 at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre, 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach. The Gordon family has fallen on tough times, and the greedy children are determined to divide their 100-yearold property. Tickets $60. Call 561-514-4042 or visit PalmBeachDramaworks.org.

The Moody Blues

March 31 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon” and more. Tickets from $30. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

Miami-Dade County Built to Amaze!

Jan. 9 to 20, 2014 at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present an even more magical circus presentation. Tickets $16 to $87. Call 786-777-1000 or visit AAArena.com.

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Viva Paris

Jan. 18 and 19 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. This French cabaret will transport audiences back to the days of Moulin Rouge with stunning costumes, Can-Can dancers, comedic bits, variety shows, and burlesque. Tickets $34.50 to $44.50. Call 305-466-8002 or visit VivaParisShow.com.

Amy Schumer

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Ham: Slices of a Life

Jan. 24 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. Go back in time to 1965 at the KTUL radio station, where Patti Page is all the rage. Tickets $40.50 to $45.50. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Sarge

Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. The comedian mixes piano melodies, vocals, and comedy into a one-ofa-kind show. Tickets $52.50 to $37.50. Call 305-4668002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Brian d’Arcy James

Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. Best known for his role on SMASH, the Broadway performer plays rock ‘n’ roll favorites. Tickets $39.50. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. The star and writer of “Inside Amy Schumer” has performed her standup on “Conan,” “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,” and other shows. Tickets $37.50 to $45. Call 305-949-6722 or visit ArshtCenter.org.

Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. A night with singer, songwriter, and Broadway actor Sam Harris. Tickets $39.50. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Julio Iglesias

Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Iglesias stops in Miami to celebrate his birthday on his world tour. Tickets $64.25 to $148.65. Call 786-777-1000 or visit AAArena.com.

Lisa Landry

Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. The Louisiana comedienne jokes about her conversion from Catholicism to Judaism, because “it’s the same guilt trip but with 20 percent off at Macy’s.” Tickets $32.50 to $37.50. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

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Whoopi Goldberg

March 1 at 8 p.m. at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Goldberg returns to the center as a queen of comedy and entertainment. Tickets $50 to $95. Call 305-949-6722 or visit ArshtCenter.org.

The Broadway Tenors

March 1 and 2 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. The trio sings Broadway favorites, including “West Side Story,” “Three Penny Opera,” “South Pacific,” “Phantom of the Opera” and more. Tickets $40 and $50. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Justin Timberlake

March 5 at 8 p.m. at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. The talented singer/actor/ comedian/superstar takes the stage on his tour for the double platinum 20/20 Experience. Tickets $68.45 to $200.45. Call 786-777-1000 or visit AAArena.com.

Chita Rivera

March 7 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. The legendary Broadway sensation, Chita Rivera, performs to celebrate her 80th birthday. Tickets $45.50 and $49.50. Call 305466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Doctor Ouch!

March 8 to 9 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida brings to life the Russian childhood story of a doctor who travels to Africa to heal his animal friends. Tickets $25. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Celtic Dance & Passion

March 16 at 2 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. The masters behind “Rhythm of the Dance” and “Celtic Nights” return for more beautiful Irish music. Tickets $40 and $45. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Will Chase

March 19 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. A night with the Broadway and “Smash” star. Tickets $39.50. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

Clark Gable Slept Here

March 20 to April 6 at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Behind the scenes of Hollywood, a woman and staff try to figure out what to do with a dead male prostitute during the Golden Globe Awards. Tickets $45. Call 305-949-6722 or visit ArshtCenter.org.

Miley Cyrus

March 22 at 8 p.m. at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. The young, controversial performer makes the rounds on her Bangerz Tour. Tickets $57.10 to $109.80. Call 786-777-1000 or visit AAArena.com.

Streisand: The Greatest Star

March 29 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. Carla DelVillagio pays tribute to Barbra Streisand in a performance that critics say is the next best thing to see the Funny Girl herself. Tickets $39.50. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

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First Gay Men’s Chorus Wows in Holiday Swing

Enthusiastically received – Exciting season ahead Music fans got into the holiday swing early in December packing the Horvitz Auditorium at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale for the original Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus 28th holiday show. The show, conceived and directed by Artistic Director Dr. Gary Keating, was entitled, appropriately enough, “Holidays in Full Swing.” The first gay men’s chorus in the state of Florida was joined by the South Florida Pride Jazz Ensemble in a show with songs and standards in the swing style. Audience members gave an enthusiastic reception to the spirited and lively show. One professional musician in the audience said he was “blown away” by the chorus’s singing. The addition of the Jazz Ensemble was highly acclaimed. Numbers sung by the chorus were all or in

part in the swing style of the Big Band era. The Jazz Ensemble accompanied some of the vocal numbers and performed others of its own in the same style. Vocal numbers varied from the upbeat sound of the opening medley, “Let It Ring, Let It Swing, Let It Snow,” to the exquisitely poignant “What Are You doing New Year’s Eve?” The show ended with the medley “Christmas with Johnny Marks” incorporating moods from classical to swing. The Jazz Ensemble delighted the audience with their distinctive take on numbers as varied as “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Greensleeves,” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” to name just a few. The chorus is the oldest gay performing arts organization in the state of Florida,

founded by Keating 28 years ago, and is known both for its superb sound and its entertaining showmanship throughout its 28-year history. With a dancing Frosty the Snowman and a frisky Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, this concert did not disappoint in that regard. The comedic high point of the evening was a number entitled “Fruitcake,” with a baker who resembled a well-known and sometimes maligned female southern cook (played to perfection by Tim Gibbs) mixing up that traditional and much-loved (-hated?) holiday confection. The chorus is not one to rest on its laurels. On March 14th and 15th, also at the Museum of Art, it will be presenting “Totally Awesome,” a tribute to the 80s. It will include numbers from Culture Club, Duran

Duran, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, Madonna, Michael Jackson, as well as others, along with Broadway numbers from the period. This show will be unique in that the chorus is encouraging audience members to come in 80s garb (not required!), with a prize given out to the best get-up. Additionally this season the chorus will be singing at Carnegie Hall in January, and will present its season finale in the late spring with a musical tour of great cities in the U.S. and elsewhere. Those who want to join in the singing are encouraged to “come on down!” (See contact information below.) Information on chorus events and on joining the chorus can be found at www. theftlgmc.org, or by calling 954-832-0060. d

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Just a year ago, the South Florida theater community was reeling from the sudden closing of several seemingly healthy companies. But, what a difference 12 months can make as the region’s professional companies continue to mount outstanding productions and pack in the audiences, especially in Palm Beach County.

Military Tr., home: Boca Raton Theatre Guild will present Pippin (Jan. 24 – Feb. 9), David Mamet’s The Anarchist (Feb. 28 – March 23) and Everyday Rapture (April 25 – May 11, May 23 – 25), while The Women’s Theatre Project, which specializes in works by

On the north end of the region, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre continues to set the standard with rich productions and plenty of Equity talent from up north. Artistic Director Andrew Kato’s company, still basking in the luxurious expansion of its Jupiter digs, offers the longrunning musical, A Chorus Line (Jan. 14 – Feb. 2); the Tony-nominated play, Other Desert Cities (Feb. 16 – March 2); and closes the season with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, The King and I (March 18 – April 6). For tickets or more information, go to JupiterTheater.org.

For the first time, Slow Burn Theatre at West Boca High School (and now also the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center) is going to be a serious contender at the Carbonells with their expanded, qualifying performance schedule. This company has been a favorite with the critics for their imaginative productions of quirky, underperformed musicals. This season is no exception: Parade (Jan 24 – Feb. 4), a tale of racism in the South; Chess (March 21 – April 5), from the composers of Mamma Mia!; and High Fidelity (June 20 – 29), the 2000 musical about a Brooklyn record shop owner. For tickets, go to SlowBurnTheatre.org and AventuraCenter.org. Two smaller companies are calling the Willow Theatre at Boca Raton’s Sugar Sand Park, 300 S.

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Kim Ehly’s Kutumba Theatre Project premieres Wendy Hammond’s Julie Johnson (Jan. 16 – Feb. 9) at Galleria Studio Theatre in the Galleria Mall, Fort Lauderdale. This adults-only play explores Julie’s feelings for her friend, Claire, after she kicks her husband out. It’s an inspiring story of courage and love. For tickets, go to BrownPaperTickets.com/event/511855. Zoetic Stage, in residence at Miami’s Arsht Center, continues to present thoughtprovoking theater and, with two awardwinning playwrights on the team, some of the most promising new works. Zoetic tackles its first musical, Stephen Sondheim’s challenging review, Assassins (Jan. 30 – Feb. 23), a true milestone for the resourceful company. Co-founder Michael McKeever’s new satirical play, Clark Gable Slept Here (March 20 – April 6), makes its world premiere at the Carnival Studio Theatre, and Amy Herzog’s The Great God Pan (May 22 – June 8) gets its regional premiere to close out the season. For tickets or more information, go to ZoeticStage.com.

Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach, specializes in thoughtprovoking, traditional plays, including Harold Pinter’s Old Times (Jan. 31 – March 2), Horton Foote’s Dividing the Estate (March 28 – April 27) and Karoline Leach’s Tryst (May 16 – June 8). This company is always in the running when it comes to the regional Carbonell Awards. For tickets, go to PalmBeachDramaworks.org. The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum, 7901 N. Federal Hwy. in Boca Raton, is a welcome addition to the South Florida theater community, making its home in the former Caldwell Theatre. Specializing in big, traditional musicals, The Wick’s season continues with the tap dance spectacular, 42nd Street (Jan. 9 – Feb. 9); The Full Monty (Feb. 20 – March 23), a musical about out of work steel workers who take it all off to raise money; Steel Magnolias (April 3 – May 4), the poignant comedy about a group of Southern friends; and concluding with the Fats Waller review, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (May 15 – June 15). For tickets, go to TheWick.org.

I Got a Girl for You (March 27 – April 27) and Andy Rogow directs the regional premiere of Alexi Kaye Campbell’s The Pride (May 8 – June 9). For tickets, go to IslandCityStage.org.

women playwrights and primarily starring women, mounts productions of A Song for Coretta (Jan. 18-19) and Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins (Feb. 28 – March 16). For tickets, go to BRTG.org and WomensTheatreProject.com. In Broward County, Broward Stage Door has a full schedule at its two theater Coral Springs location (as well as the Byron Carlyle in North Miami Beach), including 9 to 5: The Musical (through Jan. 19); Crimes of the Heart (Jan. 17 – Feb. 23); Wiesenthal (Jan. 22 – March 16); The God of Isaac (March 14 – April 20); Over the River and Through the Woods (April 4 – May 11); and Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah (May 30 – June 6). At the Byron Carlyle, see the comedy, My Son, the Waiter - A Jewish Tragedy (Feb. 7 – March 2). For tickets, go to StageDoorTheatre.com. Island City Stage, resident at Fort Lauderdale’s Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler St., is coming off a triumphant, critically acclaimed production of Dan Clancy’s The Timekeepers and continues to serve the area’s LGBT community with Jonathan Tolin’s Secrets of the Trade (Jan. 9 – Feb. 9), the story of an aspiring young actor who finally meets his idol. Tony nominee Michael Leeds directs Josh Mesnick’s Have

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Big musicals are the bread and butter for Artistic Director David Arisco’s Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. End of the Rainbow (Jan. 15 – Feb. 9), the hit Broadway show about Judy Garland’s final comeback attempt, kicks off 2014. Spamalot (March 5 – 30), the musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, follows and the season is concluded with Mark St. Germain’s play, Scott and Hem in the Garden of Allah (May 14 – June 8), imagining the 1937 reunion of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway at a famous Hollywood apartment complex. For tickets, go to ActorsPlayhouse.org. Joseph Adler, the genius behind GableStage in the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave. in Coral Gables, always snags the hottest shows off Broadway first. In the case of Miami native Alvin Tarell McCraney’s hot adaptation of Shakespeare’s Antony & Cleopatra (Jan. 10 – Feb. 9), he beat Broadway to the punch on the show, a co-production of the Royal Shakespeare Company and New York’s Public Theatre. Catch this one at Miami Beach’s Colony Theatre. GableStage returns to the Biltmore for The Mountain Top (March 15 – April 10) and the highly anticipated comedy, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (May 17 – June 15) by Christopher Durang. For tickets, go to GableStage.org. d

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With three world class performing arts centers and several smaller regional venues within 75 miles, South Florida regularly attracts the hottest Broadway touring productions. This season is no exception:

The Tony Award-winning best musical of 2012, Once, comes to Miami’s Arsht Center (Feb. 4-9), under the auspices of Broadway Across America. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, Once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. The Miami season continues with War Horse (March 4 – 9), the Tony Award-winning best play and a profound theatrical experience featuring uncanny, life-size horse puppets crafted by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company. For tickets, go to ArshtCenter.org.

Broadway Across America also presents touring productions at Fort Lauderdale’s Broward Center. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reimagined stage production of the classic film, The Wizard of Oz, will have audiences clicking their heels together through Jan. 19. Memphis, another Best Musical winner, then brings its touching story of racism and acceptance during the early days of rock ‘n roll and the civil rights movement, Feb. 25 – March 9. Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot (March 25 – April 6) tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, this show will have audiences rocking. The ‘90s film, Ghost, gets a theatrical treatment in the final show of the season at the Broward Center. Ghost The Musical (April 29 – May 11) delivers a visual experience unlike anything you’ve seen before, along with an

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Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez may be in her second year at Miami City Ballet (MCB), but this is the first season she has programmed and the remaining performances of the 2013-14 season promise an intriguing mix of Balanchine standards — the company’s bread and butter — and several daring company premieres. Program II (Jan. 10-12, Arsht Center, Miami; Jan. 24-26, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale; Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach) does just that, opening with Balanchine’s signature work, Concerto Barocco set to music by Bach, paired with the company premiere of Nacho Duato’s Jardi Tancat, a profound ballet danced to Catalan folk song. Sergei Ratmansky’s Symphonic Dances, which MCB commissioned and premiered three years ago rounds out the program, along with the mainstage premiere of Chutes and Ladders from choreographer Justin Peck and set to music by Benjamin Britten. Jerome Robbins’ West Side Story Suite, a theatrical ballet based on his Tony Awardwinning choreography for the 1960 Broward musical is the centerpiece of Program III

(Feb. 14-16, Arsht Center, Miami; Feb. 2113, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale; Feb. 28-March 2, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach) and definitely one of the most anticipated offerings of the season. West Side Story Suite is paired with Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, a classical dance choreographed by Balanchine to a lost movement from Swan Lake, and Episodes, Balanchine’s interpretation of the atonal serial music of Anton Webern. MCB closes out the season with Program IV: Don Quixote (March 21-24, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale; March 28-31, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach; April 11-13, Arsht Center, Miami). This full length production, set to music by Minkus, features bold toreadors and sensuous gypsies. For tickets and show times, go online to MiamiCityBallet.org. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, led by Artistic Director Vladimir Issaev, brings back Dr. Ouch!, a family ballet in March (March

original pop score from Grammy Awardwinners Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. For tickets, go to BrowardCenter.org. The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach is offering six shows this winter, beginning with the 2012 Tony Award-winning revival, The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, an updated production of the classic American opera, through Jan. 12. War Horse, the moving play about a boy’s search for his lost horse in the midst of the battlefields of France during World War I,

8-9, Aventura Arts and Cultural Center, Aventura; March 15-16, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale). Doctor Ouch! is based on the books by Russian poet Kornei Chukovsky, and tells the story of a doctor who cures animals. When he’s called to the wilds of Africa to help ill monkeys, he encounters tropical birds, amazing animals and some very mischievous pirates. The company wraps up its season with the Spring Gala (May 3, Aventura Arts and Cultural Center, Aventura; May 4, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale), a showcase of the individual dancers’ talents through classical and neoclassical ballets, created by Isaaev and guest choreographers. For tickets and show times, go online to ArtsBalletTheatre.org. One of the most revered choreographers in the world, Martha Graham’s influence on modern dance has been compared to Picasso’s influence on art, Stravinsky’s on music, and

also makes a stop at the Kravis Center (Feb. 12 – 16), followed by the soulful stage adaptation of Sister Act (March 4 – 9). The latest Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s biographical musical about Argentinian first lady Eva Peron, Evita, comes to West Palm Beach (April 8 – 13), and to close out the season, Million Dollar Quartet (April 29 – May 4) imagines what might have happened during a chance meeting between four early rock ‘n roll legends. For tickets, go to Kravis.org. d

Frank Lloyd Wright’s on architecture. The Martha Graham Dance Company returns to West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The program will include a mix of classic Graham works and new commissions, including Nacho Duato’s Rust, as well as Lamentation Variations, a series of vignettes inspired by Graham’s iconic 1930’s solo piece, but interpreted by three of today’s most noteworthy choreographers: Doug Varone, Aszure Barton and Lar Lubovitch. For tickets, go to Kravis.org. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, another groundbreaking company, returns to the Arsht Center in Miami Feb. 20-23 as part of a 24-city United States tour. In his third season as Artistic Director, Miami native Robert Battle continues to expand the company’s diverse repertory, including celebrated dance storyteller Ronald K. Brown’s uplifting Four Corners, multi award-winning British choreographer Wayne McGregor’s Chroma, and modern dance innovator Bill T. Jones’ joyful tour-de-force D-Man in the Waters. Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, an American masterpiece acclaimed as a must-see for everyone, will be the stirring finale for all five performances. For tickets and show times, go online to ArshtCenter.org. d

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The NBA champion Miami Heat are the biggest draw at Miami’s American Airlines Arena, but, in between games, there are several hot tickets, including Julio Iglesias (Feb. 22), Justin Timberlake (March 5) and Miley Cyrus (March 22). For tickets, go to AAArena.com.

event.” Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway by storm. Now, she’s back in South Florida at West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center (Jan. 28 – Feb. 1), throwing good ol’ fashioned Tupperware parties filled

The BB&T Center in Sunrise is going to be busy with a packed schedule of concerts, including Billy Joel (Jan. 7 & 11), Barry Manilow (Jan. 17), ventriloquist Jeﬀ Dunham (Jan. 25), Justin Timberlake (March 4), Paul Simon and Sting (March 15), Lady Gaga (May 4) and Cher (May 17). Tickets are long gone for the top acts, but miracles have been known to happen. For tickets, go to TheBBTCenter.com.

with outrageously funny tales, giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage. For tickets, go to Kravis.org.

K.C. and the Sunshine Band (Jan. 24) is the first hot ticket at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Resort in Hollywood. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld appears Jan. 31 – Feb. 1 at the popular venue and later this spring, guitarist Carlos Santana performs May 2. Visit HardRockLiveHollywoodFL.com. It’s hard to categorize Dixie’s Tupperware Party, but we’ll go with “comedy shopping

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The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater welcomes the Long Island Medium herself, Theresa Caputo, on Feb. 22, followed by the latest teen YouTube singing sensation, Austin Mahone, Feb. 24. Tickets are available at FillmoreMB.com. The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach presents the Indigo Girls (Jan. 16) in concert and for more mature music lovers, Engelbert Humperdinck (Jan. 17) and Johnny Mathis (Jan. 27). Two-time Grammy winner Kenny Loggins takes the stage in Dreyfoos Concert Hall on Feb. 6, along with late night talk show host Jay Leno on Feb. 8. For tickets, go to Kravis.org. d

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Television & Anticipation mounts for the Jan. 19 premier of HBO’s new gay-themed dramedy, Looking, starring cutey Jonathan Groﬀ. Looking has been described as a male version of Sex and the City set in San Francisco. We’ll be watching! Fans will also be pleased to learn the third season of Girls is set to debut Jan. 12 and Game of Thrones, a favorite with the fantasy fetishists, has been filmed and is expected to air this summer. With AMC’s Mad Men set to conclude this

summer and Walking Dead on an endless binge of human brains and Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise sagging faster than middle-aged boobs, TNT may be the cable network to watch in 2014. Watch for period thrillers Mob City and Public Morals, as well as the apocalyptic The Last Ship starring Eric Dane (Chicago Hope’s Dr. McSteamy) to start building buzz this winter. On the silver screen, look for lots of handsome leading men: George Clooney

stars in World War II caper, The Monument Men (Feb. 7); Ralph Fiennes, Jude Law, Edward Norton and a seeming cast of hundreds star in the quirky Wes Anderson comedy, The Grand Budapest Hotel (March 7) and not one is the lead; Russell Crowe takes on a role of Biblical proportions in Noah (March 28); and hunky Chris Evans is back to save the world in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (April 4). d

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The Boca Raton Symphonia is offering audiences a unique experience this winter: four programs, each led by a guest conductor. Alexander Platt takes the podium for a program of music by Rossini, Shostakovich and Schubert on Jan. 12; Grant Cooper has chosen works by Ravel, Viotti and Beethoven on Feb. 9; James Judd conducts works by Barber, Haydn and Beethoven on March 16; and Gerard Schwarz leads an all-Mozart concert on April 6. The Symphonia performs at the Eissey Campus Theatre of Palm Beach State College. For tickets, go to BocaSymphonia.org. The South Florida Symphony, based in Fort Lauderdale and led by Maestra Sebrina Maria Alfonso, strives to make its performances accessible across the entire region, offering each program at venues in Key West, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale and Delray Beach. Masterworks Concert II: Doublespeak and Hidden Meaning (Jan. 30 – Feb. 3) showcases the symbolism in Liszt’s Symphonic Poem No. 10, Hamlet; Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring Christopher Taylor; and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, believed to be a posthumous musical portrait of Soviet dictator Stalin. The uplifting power of music is the theme of Masterworks Concert III: Summons to Life (March 27-31). This program includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 35, Haffner, and contemporary composer Ellen Taafe Zwilich’s Shadows for Piano and Orchestra, performed by pianist Jeﬀrey Biegel. Schumann’s Symphony No. 1, Spring, concludes the concert. For tickets and more information, go to SouthFloridaSymphony.org. Symphony of the Americas, Broward County’s resident professional orchestra, continues its 26th season on Feb. 11 at 8:15 p.m. at the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theatre with Songs for a Desert Island, including Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 2 featuring Ciro Fodore and Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto performed by Iris van Eck. The symphony welcomes Dominicanborn violinist Aisha Syed to the Amaturo Theatre stage on March 11 at 8:15 p.m. in a program titled, Classical Passion. Syed, the 2009 Casandra Award Winner for international classical artist of the year, will tackle Beethoven’s lone violin concerto.

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Classical Favorite and the Best of Broadway, a traditional orchestral pops concert, closes out the Symphony of the Americas season on April 8 at 8:15 p.m., again at the Broward Center. For tickets and information, go online to SymphonyOfTheAmericas.org. Just like the snowbirds who flock to Florida’s sunny shores during the winter, orchestras from up north love the opportunity to perform here, too. The regional performing arts centers will host several concerts by internationally-acclaimed symphonies including the Cleveland Orchestra, in residence at Miami’s Arsht Center; and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Jan. 19), Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel (Jan. 2829) and Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Feb. 25) at West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center. For tickets, go online to ArshtCenter.org and Kravis.org.

together to perform for the third year as the Youth Pride Band of South Florida, a hugely successful outreach program of the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble. The Youth Pride Band has received national acclaim as a means to use music to promote understanding and combat bullying. This auditioned honor band will perform a program titled, Let’s Dance, under the direction of Robert Sheldon. The young musicians will also perform with the adult Pride Wind Ensemble. This concert always sells out, so reserve your tickets early at PrideWindEnsemble.org. South Florida audiences know playwright Matthew Lombardo’s work: In recent years, Valerie Harper starred in his Broadway bound play Looped, which returned last season to Fort Lauderdale with Stefanie Powers in the leading role as Tallulah Bankhead. Two years ago, Kathleen Turner starred in his recovery play, High. This season, Lombardo has teamed up with the Broward Center to launch WinterStage, a new series of cabaret style performances at the Parker

The Gold Coast Jazz Society is heating up cool South Florida this winter with a season of standards. The Freddy Cole Quartet takes the stage at the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theatre on Feb. 12 at 7:45 p.m. The brother of Nat King Cole, Freddy has been thrilling audiences and recording for more than 60 years. On March 14, jazz cornetist (and host of Riverwalk Jazz on public radio) Jim Cullum and his band are featured at the Amaturo Theatre in a program of big band favorites. For tickets, go to GoldCoastJazz.org. On Feb. 16, LGBT and allied high school musicians from across the region will come

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Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale. Megan Mullally (Will & Grace) opens the series, which also features pianist and Sirius XM personality Seth Rudetsky, on Jan. 16. Smash fans will rejoice as the TV show’s blonde bombshell, Megan Hilty, takes the stage on Feb. 20. To close out the series, Broadway legend Patti LuPone performs her favorite songs on March 13. For tickets, go to ParkerPlayhouse.org. One of South Florida’s best kept secrets is the Duncan Theatre on the campus of Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth. The theatre offers a wide range of musical, theater and dance offerings, including jazz crooner Kurt Elling (Jan. 25), Jeanne Robertson (Feb. 7) and Celtic ensemble Women of Ireland (Feb. 24), but the act that really caught our eye was NBC’s America’s Got Talent finalist William Close and the Earth Harp Collective (March 22). Close wowed television viewers and the live experience promises to astound. For tickets, go to DuncanTheatre.org. d

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Brian d’Arcy James Two time TONY Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner plays out his rock ‘n roll fantasies. w Jan 29

Flipside: The Patti Page Story “28 Page hits in less than two hours - Divine!” - The New York Times w Jan 24

The Girl from Ipanema: 50 Years of Bossa Nova Bossa Nova beats with a twist, featuring the gorgeous vocals of Beatriz Malnic. w Feb 15

The Second City: Happily Ever Laughter America’s famed comedy troupe brings big laughs to Aventura with a hilarious new revue. w Feb 6

Sam Harris Ham: Slices of a Life Powerhouse pop and theater singer wows audiences with song, stories and humor. w Feb 20

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This Week in Gay History from Quist

Harvey Milk, Henry VIII’s Buggery Law & The Supremes Quistapp.com

January 8 — Harvey Milk Took Office — 1978

The Mayor of Castro Street had been elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 5.

January 9 — Cynthia Nicole Murdered – 2009

Cynthia Nicole was a prominent transgender rights activist. In the early hours of this day she is fatally shot four times in Comayaguela. The Human Rights Watch issues a statement saying that “Cynthia Nicole fought tirelessly to secure basic rights protections for trangender sex workers.

January 10 — First Meeting of the Gay Married Men’s Association – 1978

The meeting in Bethesda organizes 35 men who are married to women and have attractions to men. The support group continues to meet in Washington, D.C. today.

January 11 — Marco McMillian Announced Candidacy for Mayor – 2013

January 13 — First U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on a Gay Issue – 1958

January 12 — Reinstatement of Statute of Henry VIII of England – 1564

January 14 — Benvenuto Cellini Sentenced for Sodomy with a Boy – 1523

He is the first openly gay candidate for a political office in Mississippi. His bid for mayor of Clarksdale ends tragically with his murder in the next month.

When Henry VIII’s daughter, Mary, acceeded to the throne in 1553, Henry’s buggery law was repealed, thought it was reinstated by Queen Elizabeth I during her reign. In 1563, a statue of Henry VIII was removed from its place in England and was returned a year later, on January 12. It was believed that the removal of the statue catalyzed “the said most horrible and detestable Vice of Buggery.”

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The United States Supreme Court issues the landmark decision One, Inc. v. Olesen. The Court rules that ONE: The Homosexual Magazine is not an obscene publication.

The famous artist is sentenced to pay twelve staia of flour for relations with Domenico di ser Giuliano da Ripa. This is one of at least four times he is convicted of sodomy with both men and women. All of the information above has been reprinted with permission from Quist, an LGBT mobile history app that can be found on iOS and Android devices. Visit www.Quistapp.com for more information. The app was created by Sarah Prager and launched in July of 2013.

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Make New Year’s Resolutions Work For You Elizabeth Davis

edaviswellness@gmail.com Resolved to not make a resolution this year? More and more, I run into people who don’t even bother with New Year’s resolutions. Supposedly, the average resolution lasts three days. Do you ever wonder why? The New Year’s Resolution doesn’t stick for a lot of reasons. Often we bite off more than we can chew, quit smoking, lose weight, go to the gym. Sometimes it’s because we think we should do something so we try for our own good; eat more salads, ‘to get organized,’ find ‘the one’/finally break up with/move on from that %#@&*. Any of these examples could be beneficial in general and no doubt your idea for resolution makes sense for your life. The question is: are you set up for success? Is your goal attainable? “Set an attainable goal” is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot. OK, so what does it actually mean? It begins with knowing what you want. Be as clear as possible and know when it’s right to remain open. Part of making a change is learning to discern your ‘bottom lines’ and when shifting and stretching is necessary to attain the goal. Next ask yourself: what is the smallest achievable step? Breaking goals down to achievable bites means more successes. It’s easier to keep making better choices when we feel better. Especially when the old HALT (hungry, angry, lonely, tired, bleh!) is in play at decision-making time; so make the next step as easy as possible. Plan as best you can and be flexible. Making change is about trial and error and learning about what works for you. The next question is: what support do I need to achieve this goal? Support comes in many, many packages, internal and external. External support is the form of friends near and far, social media connections through common interest groups/sites, books/articles, professionals and chance encounters. It’s a hug, an ice cream, a stress relieving massage. Internal support is being gentle with yourself (especially when you

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feel as if you have failed), making choices to take care of yourself even when you feel best taking care of others first, it’s talking yourself up inside not putting yourself down. Internal support is celebrating every victory and learning from experience. Internal support takes on the form of activities that you do for yourself because they make you feel good and recharge your batteries: being active or still, creative or entertained based on your need to recharge and feel supported. It’s knowing when and how to ask for external support, too. External support is also about accountability. When we share our goals and desires with others, we become accountable for them. There is now an entity on the outside who knows what our personal standard is on the inside. That can be scary and feel like a reason to not seek that support. To make it easier to seek assistance, consider what’s important to you when asking for support in meeting your goals: Do you need a

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place to vent and a gentle kick in the pants when needed? Somewhere/someone who will still accept when you stumble and fall? Do you need someone/someplace where you will be given space to ‘lick your wounds’ and be cheered on to victory? It’s ok to ask your external support for what you need and accept they will do the best they can to meet your need. Support can take the forms of friend/partner, coach, trainer, teacher, therapist, clergy/congregation, doctor, real time and web-based group knitted together by common interest. What is your definition of success? Are you only successful when you lose all fifty pounds or organize the entire junk room in one weekend? Some things are more clearly defined like changing a relationship status or career. Yet, within those black and white choices are always smaller steps that can be taken to create success. Celebrating every victory doesn’t mean a party for every little thing. It means taking the time to appreciate that

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you have done the work to accomplish that step; at least a moment to acknowledge your successes big and small. Woo hoo! What have you learned? Anytime a change is tackled some adjustment time is to be expected. It will feel awkward, maybe even a little forced until you get used to the new way of doing/being. You will learn what works for you at every new juncture and incorporate that moving forward. It’s ok to tweak the plan, refine it to make it work. And when it does, remember to celebrate that victory! Is tomorrow really another day? We can absolutely learn from (our own) history, what can work, what may not. And just because something happened yesterday, really does not mean it will happen today, “good” or “bad.” Each day has a relatively equal shot for being good or bad. Yep, stuff happens, really bad stuff can happen on any given day and can have consequences on our daily lives. And it’s the regular days and taking it as it comes, doing the best we can every day to use our internal and external resources, to ask ourselves questions, be gentle with ourselves, learn from our experiences and celebrate every victory that make each day offer some new opportunities even among the to-do lists. Persevere. A resolution can be made at any time of the year based on how you feel. Maybe it’s a ritual from a religion you were raised with but no longer practice. It could be a life changing event, a phase of the moon, a change of season, it could be simply that you have been doing the work, now you are ready and the change will feel right, maybe even easy. Let what you know about yourself, what you have learned and hold dear guide your resolve and feel free to make a New Year’s Resolution at the best time of year for you. Elizabeth “Coach Kitty” Davis, is a certified wellness coach who hosts free wellness groups at SunServe the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and one-on-one coaching sessions by appointment. Contact her at edaviswellness@gmail.com for more information or to schedule a session.

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Unleash your inner Michaelangelo or Picasso or Matisse at the monthly men’s drawing class, tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at LeatherWerks, 1226 NE 4th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. A nude model will be provided for both short and long poses, but you’ll need to bring your own art supplies. Whether you prefer pencil, watercolors, oils or chalk, this is an opportunity to explore your creativity. Internationally recognized artist Ira C. Smith will be coaching participants. Cost is $25 in advance or $35 at the door. To reserve your spot, email MensArtEvent@AOL.com.

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he Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess comes to West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center through Jan. 12. The musical shares the story of the residents of Catfish Row during the Great Depression with music by George Gershwin, libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by Heyward and Ira Gershwin.

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Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it! That’s the cautionary lesson in Island City Stage’s latest production, Secrets of the Trade by Jonathan Tolins. Opening this weekend at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler in Fort Lauderdale, the play tells the story of a smart, ambitious kid who dreams of a career on Broadway and hopes that his idol, a theater legend, can give it to him. Will a door to success be opened for him, or will their complicated relationship squash his dreams? Tickets are $30 at IslandCityStage.org.

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The Theater at Arts Garage in Delray Beach continues to push the boundaries of regional theater with the premiere of Carter W. Lewis’ new play, The Hummingbird Wars. This scathing dark comedy unfolds after a soldier has returned home from war in Afghanistan to the expected safety and security of his home and family, only to discover that his home-front has become the new battle-front. Artistic Director Lou Tyrrell directs. Wednesday through Friday, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 2p.m., Jan. 10 – Feb. 2. Tickets are $30-45 at ArtsGarage.org.

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Perhaps the quintessential American opera, Porgy & Bess was reimagined and reintroduced to the public on Broadway two years ago, courtesy of inspired director Diane Paulus. With the blessings of the Gershwin estate, she adapted the story for contemporary theater audiences, resulting in The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess and took home a Tony for Best Revival. Experience the touching love story of Bess and the crippled Porgy on desolate Catfish Row this week at the Kravis Center, Jan. 7 – 12. For show times and tickets, go to Kravis.org.Give. Lynn.edu/TheatreArts.

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Last year, Lynn University launched an exciting play reading series under the guidance of South Florida impresario Jan McArt. Well, McArt, who has produced countless hit theater productions becomes the subject of one of these new plays, Glamour Girl by Fort Lauderdale playwright Tony Finstrom. The reading, a semi-staged musical directed by Wayne Rudisell, explores McArt’s early years and stars the actress, along with Amy Miller Brennan as the young Jan. Tonight at 7:30 pm at the Wold Performing Arts Center in Boca Raton. Tickets are $10 at Events.Lynn.edu.

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The Martha Graham Dance Company returns to West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Arguably one of the most influential modern dance choreographers, Graham’s work continues to inspire. The program will include a mix of classic Graham works and new commissions for her namesake company, including Nacho Duato’s Rust, as well as Lamentation Variations, a series of vignettes inspired by Graham’s iconic 1930s solo piece, but interpreted by three of today’s most noteworthy choreographers: Doug Varone, Aszure Barton and Lar Lubovitch. For tickets, go to Kravis.org.

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When you arrive at the door and meet the gracious hostess, keep in mind… this place is busy! But you’ll quickly see why dining at Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar is an experience so highly regarded. The décor is a kind of Spanish/Moorish medieval Mexican vibe with lighted chandeliers made of rusted metal stars that make the space interesting. So while you’re waiting, enjoy the bar. The Mango Margaritas rimmed with salt are mouth-watering. It’s a tequila bar, so you can choose from any number of different tequilas from their three tequila menus. There is the “Plata” (silver) menu, which is freshly distilled and “unaged,” less than 60 days old. Then there is the “Reposado” (rested) menu, which has been aged in wood barrels for two to 12 months, and this is said to impart nuances of caramel and butterscotch into the tequila. And then there is the “Anejo” (aged) menu with tequilas that have been aged in oak caskets for a minimum of one year. These are often known by their amber color and woody flavor. A few shots are a fun way to enjoy new flavors of old favorites.

At the table, as we waited for our entrees, we were entertained by a tableside preparation of homemade guacamole, which was fresh and tasty. Their fresh baked chips and ‘guac’ is a meal unto itself! I ordered the Carne con Chipotle ($22); a sliced flatiron steak grilled with a smoky chipotle cream sauce. It was absolutely delicious served with sweet potato and a spinach, tomato and onion salad. Rebekah had the California Fish Tacos ($17.50); three battered and fried mahi mahi tacos with a traditional cabbage slaw and avocado ranch, served with spicy white rice and black beans. Ken enjoyed the Chile Rellenos ($15.50); battered and fried poblano chiles, Chihuahua and goat cheese (Yes, there is such a thing, and it’s delicious!) with salsa rojo (red), a lime crema and cotija cheese, red rice and black beans. Overall, it was a lovely experience and a unique place to take out-of-town friends for a great meal or make memories with someone special. For a reservation, call 954-524-9550 or visit RoccosTacos.com for other locations in South Florida.

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Broadway @ the Parker presents

Thursday January l6

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Parker Playhouse 6:00pm open bar and silent auction 8:00pm performance tickets

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$200 VIP seating, pre-show open bar, post-show champagne reception and photographs with Megan

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$100 pre-show open bar and orchestra seating

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