& November. The beautiful pre-dawn and sunrise start and run along the Broadwalk are a huge draw for people from all over the U.S. The events take athletes through the eclectic, beautiful area and many stay in local hotels for the weekend.
“I became inundated with hundreds of emails from high school students, who were all basically telling me the same thing … ‘Mr. Alten, I HATE reading, but I LOVE MEG,” Alten recalled.
The City of Hallandale Beach and the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) proudly announce the return of the much-anticipated Hallandale Eats restaurant weeks, part of the BE Local initiative. From September 16-30, 2024, South Florida foodies can indulge in diverse culinary delights and discover their new favorite local restaurants, while
Icons & Rebels
The Masterworks Season Of Gershwin, Mozart & Other Greats
“We’re thrilled to present a captivating 27th season,” exclaimed Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso.
For its 27th Season, South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) celebrates the icons and rebels of Classical Music, presenting a tantalizing season featuring popular works by Gershwin, Mozart, Strauss, Prokofiev, Berlioz, and the eagerly anticipated orchestra premiere of Bernstein’s satirical masterpiece Candide. Led by the Award-Winning Sebrina María
Alfonso, SFSO will present five new powerful Masterworks concerts and the holiday fanfavorite, Handel’s glorious Messiah. The concerts will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Key West.
“We’re thrilled to present a captivating 27th Season, brimming with timeless masterpieces that reflect the dramatic beauty of the human experience,” exclaimed Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso. “From love and laughter, joy and sorrow, to scorn, redemption, and ultimately grace, our 2024/25
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It’s been 27 years since Steve Alten’s first release, MEG: A Novel of Deep Terror, made its hardback debut, surfacing on every bestseller list, including the NY Times. But it was not until the mass-market paperback came out in the spring of 1998 that Alten’s page-turner found its true audience.
“I became inundated with hundreds of emails from high school students, who were all basically telling me the same thing … ‘Mr. Alten, I HATE reading, but I LOVE MEG,’” Alten recalled. “Teachers were next, emailing me about catching students sneak-reading my novel in the library … ‘I didn’t think they knew we even had a library.’” When the Young Adult Library Services Association named MEG as their top selection for reluctant teen readers, Alten knew he had to get involved. In 1999, he launched Adopt-AnAuthor, a NonProfit Teen Reading Program that provided teachers with curriculum materials and projects and arranged classroom visits via Skype. By 2015, over 8,000 teachers had registered — and yet no one could figure out why non-readers were captivated
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Paring Arts & Wellness: The Inaugural Brushes With Cancer Program
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) has launched Brushes with Cancer, a program that supports individuals touched by cancer through the visual arts. Brushes with Cancer is a unique artistic project that pairs accomplished artists, many based in South Florida, with “inspirations,” people whose lives have been impacted by cancer as previvors, current patients, survivors or caregivers.
Since February 2024, each of the 18 inspirations selected for the inaugural program in Miami has been working with one of 18 visual artists, with whom they have been strategically paired. As the inspirations share their twist on cancer – stories, feelings and experiences, the artists create a unique work of art that represents the inspiration’s personal journey with the disease. The inaugural edition of the Arsht Center’s Brushes with Cancer program culminates on Thursday, September 12 with a celebration and art viewing at the Arsht Center. The art viewing is curated by Rosie Gordon-Wallace, arts advocate and founder of Miami’s Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator.
All of Miami is invited to join the artists, inspirations and their family and friends to view the finished works. The unique art pieces will be auctioned to support future editions of Brushes with Cancer at the Arsht Center.
The Brushes with Cancer art viewing and silent auction takes place on September 12 at 7 p.m. at the Arsht Center. The event is free and open to the public. Guests should RSVP online at: arshtcenter.org/brusheswithcancer.
Following the September 12 event, the public can continue to enjoy the art through mid-October any time they visit the Arsht Center for performances and other events, or during any of the free guided Arsht Center tours every Monday and Saturday at 12 p.m.
The art will also be on view at an online gallery at: arshtcenter.org and any pieces remaining after the silent auction will be available for purchase.
The 2024 artists and inspirations are diverse in background, age and lifestyle. Some artists are cancer survivors themselves, while some inspirations have been touched by cancer as caregivers or through a family history of cancer (previvors). Many of them call South Florida home. Photos of select artists and inspirations can be viewed and downloaded here.
“The arts are therapeutic and a vital tool for community wellness, which is why the Arsht Center has committed to providing life-affirming creative outlets for all ages in our community. This new program provides opportunities for healing and deep emotional connection – all through the shared experience of making art,” said Jairo Ontiveros, Vice President and Dorothea Green Chair of Education and Community Engagement at the Arsht Center.
The Arsht Center’s Brushes with Cancer is presented in partnership Twist Out Cancer, a nationwide non-profit organization that utilizes the creative arts to provide social and emotional support to individuals touched by
cancer. More information is available at: www.twistoutcancer.org
THE ARSHT CENTER’S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS Brushes with Cancer is one of the 10 ongoing Arsht Center programs committed to community engagement and deepening the experience of the performing arts for all Miami-Dade County residents. Having served more than 120,000 people throughout its 17-year history, the programs broaden community participation and open the sights, sounds and possibilities of the world through the performing arts. Programs include: Art + Mind Day, an annual free festival that connect mind,
body and soul through the arts; Broadway on Biscayne, free interactive pre- and post-show experiences connecting audiences more deeply with each show; Family Fest, a season of free performances featuring the world’s leading familyfriendly artists; Heritage Fest, an annual all-ages festival celebrating Black heritage; a Juneteenth Juke Joint party; AileyCamp Miami, a full-scholarship, sixweek summer camp which uses dance as a vehicle for the personal development of young people; CommuniTea Dance, an annual celebration honoring Miami’s LGBTQ+ Community; Knight Masterworks Classical Conversations, a series of free lectures which give the audience insight
into the musicians, composers and history of music presented in our Knight Masterworks Classical Music series; Arsht on the Road, a series of free pop-up performances that bring the arts into MiamiDade County’s diverse neighborhoods; and programs that marry arts and wellness, such as Accessing the Arts Residencies, art workshops for children and adults with disabilities; and various others. *All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply.
Visit: arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information.
Rosa Henriquez and Morgen Chesonis-Gonzalez - Photo by Gregory Reed
Ashley as part of the Arsht Center’s BWC program - Photo by Gregory Reed
Caryn Frishman and Ashley Smith pose with Caryn’s painting, inspired by
Steibs/Cohen Buying Event
ART: old oil paintings, old watercolors, old etchings, lithographs, old movie posters, cartoon art, & more! STATUES: old bronze, carved jade, wood, marble, alabaster, pottery, porcelain.
OLD TOYS: old toys, trains, old comics and baseball cards (prior to 1960), old Japanese toys, robots, old banks & old dolls. ORIENTAL ITEMS: jades, statues, figurines, netsuke, old swords, oriental glass and porcelains.
HISTORICAL ITEMS: letters, autographs (movie stars, presidents, political, etc.), old photos, political pins and ribbons, old fountain pens, old pocket knives, swords, military items, American, Japanese, German medals, advertising items, old stamps, old badges (police, fire, military).
All Things Gold, Silver, Sterling & Platinum Jewelry
We buy all types of Gold Jewelry, new, old, and broken. Rings (class rings, mother’s rings, wedding rings, etc.) Bracelets (charm, tennis, bangles, etc). Earrings do not need to be a matching pair. Chains and Pendants, broken is ok. We even buy old Yellow Gold teeth and crowns. Brooches, company year pins. We buy Diamonds, Emeralds, and Rubies. Any item made out of Sterling Silver. Silverware, forks, spoons, bowls, dishes, trays, tea sets, statues, Sterling and .999 Bars, Sterling and .999 Rounds, frames, candle sticks, trophies, salt and pepper shakers and Jewelry. Broken and smashed is ok.
Old or New Jewelry • Broken, Antique, & Costume Jewelry • Engagement Rings • Charms, Pins & Chains • Gold/Silver Bars • Sterling Silverware • All Things Gold/Silver • Belt Buckles • Old Clocks • Glassware • Cut Glass • Depression Glass • China • Waterford Crystal • Crystal Items • Hummels • Royal Doultons • Oriental Rugs & Glass • Russian Enameled Items • Cartoon Art • Old Banks • Old Crocks • Old Door Stops • Old Pottery Items • Oriental Pottery • Oriental Glass • Old Advertising Items • Old Carousel Figurines • Buck Rogers Items • Old Disney Items • Cigar Store Indians • Slot Machines • Old Coin Operated Machines • Currier & Ives Prints • Old Prints • Paintings • Collector Prints • Old Fire Department Items • Flash Gordon Items • Whirligigs • Wood Carvings • Antique Lamps • Old Dolls • Old Teddy Bears • Old Bird Decoys • War Memorabilia • War Models • War Pictures • War Weaponry • Old Knives • Old Swords • Old Stamps • Autographs • Old Letters • Old & New Tools • Automobiles • Entire Estates • Icons
Old Ink Stands
Leaded Windows • Old Beer Steins • Old Judaica • Tiffany Items
Lone Ranger Items
Old Maps
Old Globes • Old Paperweights • Old Napkin Rings • Old Nautical Items
Old Pictures • Old Powder Horns • Old Quilts
Old
Franklin Mint Items
Old Fountain Pens • Old Weather Vanes • Old Perfume Bottles
Unique Items
Lladro Statues
Vintage Native American Items/Artifacts • Swarovski • World’s Fair Items • Vintage Foreign Paper Money
What To Expect The event features a start right near Hollywood North Beach Park. The course takes you through the iconic Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, an award-winning beach promenade featuring miles of pristine beach, a picturesque broadwalk, and an array of shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
The route follows the beach giving you spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, and the chance to feel the sand under your feet and the ocean breeze in your hair immediately after you finish. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event has something to offer for everyone with both Half Marathon and 5K options.
At the start of the race runners will run along the picturesque Hollywood Broadwalk for miles as the sun comes up. A quick U-turn takes athletes back heading north on the Broadwalk with a good opportunity to see how your friends are doing amid magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. The course takes runners to North Surf Road to again run parallel to the Atlantic, running through a shaded tree tunnel before starting a second loop, until reaching nearly the end of the Broadwalk and Harry Berry Park. A beautiful finisher’s medal for both the Half Marathon and 5K plus lots of snacks await at the finish line!
As an added benefit you will also get a close up tour of the best that Hollywood Beach has to offer. Both races are also a part of the very popular South Florida Half Marathon Tour!
But the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Hollywood is a city that offers a great blend of culture, entertainment, and outdoor activities. After the race, treat yourself to a well-deserved meal at one of the many Seafood Restaurants, and explore the city’s art scene by visiting one of the many galleries or the Artspark at Young Circle. Take a stroll on the beach, and enjoy the tranquil Gulf waters, or head back over to the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk for a leisurely walk with stunning views of the ocean.
Hollywood also offers a variety of fun activities, perfect for families and friends such as visiting the Hollywood Beach Theater where you can enjoy free live performances, or visiting the Hollywood Trolley, an open-air bus that takes you around the city’s famous sights and landmarks. Sign up for the Hollywood Beach Half Marathon & 5K Run and you’ll experience the best of both worlds: a challenging and rewarding run, and an unforgettable adventure in one of the most beautiful places in Florida.
Can I Walk The Event?
Walkers are welcome at all of the Elite Events! There is a 3.5 hour time limit for the Half Marathon. After 3.5 hours, the course will open up to traffic. At that point, you must obey all traffic laws as if you were a pedestrian. You will still receive your finisher medal as long as you are close to finishing after the 3.5 hour time limit. Police, Volunteers, and Race Crew will be dismissed after 3.5 hours. All of the finish line and event equipment will be cleaned up after 3.5 hours.
The Hollywood Beach Half Marathon and 5k features a run north and south along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk and the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors from all over can enjoy the eclectic area and beautiful scenery of Hollywood Beach while participating in a healthy and invigorating event.
A beautiful finisher’s medal for both the half marathon and 5k plus lots of snacks await at the finish line.
How to Say Buh-Bye
‘Ozempic Face’
(BPT) - Are you one of the many Americans who has benefited from losing weight quickly due to GLP-1 medications? If so, you’re probably feeling grateful for the improved health and appearance these groundbreaking medications have provided - but less so for the loose, sagging skin that may be left behind. You’re not alone - the term “Ozempic face” has been trending for a reason, as many people who are taking these medications are
also seeing this less-than-ideal side effect along with their desired weight loss.
Why does your skin have so much trouble bouncing back?
Starting as early as your 20s, the Collagen within the middle layer of your skin begins to diminish, resulting in your skin becoming less and less elastic as you get older.
“When you experience rapid weight loss, it can be hard for your skin to bounce back, resulting in the loose or sagging skin look that is so disappointing for many of my patients,” said Board-
“This kind of problem can also be seen in the upper arms, especially for women who have a genetic predisposition to gain weight there.”
A new, non-invasive solution If all of this sounds familiar to you, you’ll be glad to know there is a new, award-winning, in-office and non-invasive ultrasound treatment designed specifically
to address this problem. The treatment is called Sofwave , and it stimulates the Collagen, Elastin and Hyaluronic using SUPERB Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology to improve fine lines and wrinkles, lift the eyebrows, under the chin and neck area. has been FDA-cleared to:
• Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
• Lift the eyebrow
• Lift lax skin under the chin and along the jawline
• Lift neck tissue
• Improve skin laxity on the upper arms
• Reduce the appearance of cellulite
• Improve acne scars
How does it work?
The SUPERB Technology heats the dermis at the right temperature, triggering the healing response that increases both collagen and elastin in the skin, which is necessary to maintain volume. Best yet, this cutting-edge technology works on any skin type or skin tone, for all ages.
After just one 45-minute in-office treatment, patients show significant improvement in 12 weeks. The procedure is safe and comfortable, requiring only topical anesthetic to numb the skin.
“Some people may want to schedule an additional treatment to see even better results,” said Tanzi. “Your dermatologist may recommend one treatment every 1824 months to help you maintain your youthful appearance.”
“Sofwave is a terrific option for anyone, at any age, who wants to build-up Collagen and Elastin in the skin and improve their skin health and firmness,” said Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. Gabriele Miotto. “It can help patients with issues that have become so common with rapid weight loss due to GLP-1 medications, or patients who want to be proactive in boosting or improving their skin health.”
Additional treatments to tone your abs, thighs and buttocks
If you’re looking to improve other areas of your body as well, you may want to ask your dermatologist about Pure Impact™, an Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) device that uses electric pulses transmitted by electrodes to elicit muscle contraction and stimulate nerve fibers by means of electrical pulses transmitted by electrodes. Pure Impact is FDA-cleared to improve abdominal tone, strengthen abdominal muscles, develop a firmer abdomen, strengthen, tone and firm buttocks and thighs.
Learn more about how you can continue to maximize the strides you’ve made so far, and keep boosting your confidence along the way, at: Sofwave.com
Certified Dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, Capital Laser & Skin Care.
Artists In Residence Class
Bailey Contemporary Arts Center Initiative
Features Outstanding Community Programs
Pompano Beach Arts is excited to announce the new Artists In Residence (AIR) Class at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). This dynamic initiative offers a unique opportunity for creative exploration, collaboration, and growth within South Florida’s vibrant arts community. Each season, new artists are selected through a competitive process. This year’s class features artists with an expansive array of creative techniques and influences. During this semester, the artists will be showcased through dedicated exhibitions and major events including Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2025, while also interacting with the community through art workshops.
“We are honored to welcome such a remarkably talented and diverse group of artists,” said Ty Tabing, Director of the Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department, operating as Pompano Beach Arts.”BaCA has become an extraordinary incubator for our AIR’s, providing dedicated studio space to expand creativity, while also empowering entrepreneurial growth through marketing and business classes. We are also very proud of the array of opportunities we have been able to provide to our artists including participation at Jazz Fest, creating signature murals for the City, and introducing them to grant opportunities.”
THE 2024/2025 Artists In Residence
Alyssa Book
Alyssa Book is a Cuban American Fiber Artist who uses Rug Tufting Techniques to create one-of-a-kind, tactile works of art.
Based in South Florida, Book’s vibrant style uses bold lines and bright colors to evoke a sense of childlike wonder. After a challenging experience with Postpartum Depression, Book turned to her craft as a source of solace and healing. Inspired by the Woodstock Era and the inherent restorative power of color, she creates yarn art that sparks joy and inner peace. Her works have been exhibited at galleries throughout South Florida’s Tri-County Area.
Angelica Clyman
Broward County’s dramatic transformation serves as a wellspring of inspiration for Artist Angelica Clyman. Growing up amidst these changes, her artistic focus centers on forgotten spaces and their bygone eras, utilizing a variety of mediums to explore the life cycles of these ordinary places. Her creative process involves visiting abandoned sites and collecting remnants, which she transforms into paintings, sculptures, and prints. These artworks act as narratives, preserving memories and giving voices to the past.
Clyman’s artistic journey is marked by solo exhibitions and featured works in the Miami Children’s Museum permanent collection. An alumna of New World School of the Arts and Florida International University, she currently shares her artistic knowledge as a Studio Art Instructor at Broward College and serves as the Director of the Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery.
Constance Ivana
With a lifelong passion for art and a mission to expand artistic access, Constance Ivana uses her creative voice to tackle issues of Social Justice and Black History, primarily through vibrant works in Spray Paint and Acrylics. Currently an Artist-In-Residence at History Fort Lauderdale, her pieces are often imbued with messages of hope and encouragement.
A retired Broward County Educator with 21 years of teaching experience, she transitioned to HR Recruiting. Constance is a regular volunteer with the City of Fort Lauderdale and has fostered collaborations with a wide range of organizations, including the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Art Prevails, Art 13, Art n Soul, Heal the Planet, numerous schools, independent artists, and various nonprofits. Beyond selling her artwork, Constance actively engages the community by hosting painting parties and workshops and creating impactful murals.
Florencia Clement de Grandprey
Florencia Clement de Grandprey is a Self-Taught Mixed-Media Figurative Artist. Originally from Spain, her mission is to empower and inspire through positive and
incorporating discontinued fabric and paper samples to create backgrounds and “dress” her subjects. Eventually, discovering she could paint directly on upholstery fabric and area rugs, she fell in love with this new medium. Through her artwork, she celebrates our uniqueness and imperfections, highlighting our strengths and beauty.
Lauren Georgia
Lauren Georgia is a Digital Artist and Educator who creates immersive installations that blend reflective surfaces, light, and shadows into unique experiences. These environments focus on transformation, offering participants opportunities to confront their own reflections and perceptions of identity and self. Balancing deeper questions with a playful approach, Georgia incorporates bright colors and patterns into her work and has exhibited in both group and solo shows throughout Florida.
Raised in Pompano Beach, Florida, Georgia graduated from the University of Florida with Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees in Art Education and Digital Media. As an educator, she most recently taught Digital Art and Design Portfolio Development at Dillard High School.
Mark Viau
Mark Viau is a Multimedia Artist with a strong foundation in Classical Fine Art Techniques. His creations are known for their rich layers of color and captivating
depth. He invites viewers into a world brimming with life, where traditional meth ods meet contemporary innovation.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, Viau attended Wayne State University on a Fine Arts Scholarship. The COVID-19 Pandemic rekindled his passion for Art, inspiring him to channel his experiences into a vibrant and expressive body of work. As the father of triplets, Mark’s life journey has been both dynamic and enriched by the joys of parenthood.
ALIGUORI
Nino Liguori has always enjoyed telling stories through his paintings, which are visual parables and allegories. His work alludes to Art History, Design, Innovation, and humanity itself, intertwining fable and fact, imagination and Realism. As an Art Educator, he has worked with diverse socio-economic and racial groups in Broward County and was a finalist twice for Visual Arts Educator of the Year.
Liguori advanced his painting studies by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Europe and Asia. He studied at The Academie de Beaux Arts in Paris, collaborated with art collectives in Rome, and learned brush and breathing techniques in East Asia. His artwork has been featured in New York Magazine and Hi-Fructose Magazine. Honoring both his Italian heritage and the storytelling nature of his work, he signs his paintings “ALIGUORI.”
Symphonii Smith-Kennedy Symphonii Smith-Kennedy fostered her artistic exploration in painting and self-
discovery during her education at New World School of the Arts and through her art studio with Zero Empty Spaces. She utilizes art to explore her identity as a Black Queer Woman in today’s world, drawing on her experiences, imagination, and fascination with fantasy to influence her work.
Primarily an Oil Painter, she also uses other mediums to create sequential narratives influenced by Afro-Centric Culture and Fantasy. While painting is her main focus, Smith-Kennedy’s aspirations bridge the gap between Fine Art, illustration, and entrepreneurship.
To learn more about the artists and their upcoming event and class schedule please visit: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/ bailey/artists-in-residence
The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs The mission of the Cultural Affairs Department, operating as Pompano Beach Arts, is to provide cultural programming that includes Visual Arts, Digital Media, Music, Film, Theater, Dance, and Public Art for the enjoyment and enrichment of residents and visitors to Pompano Beach, Broward County, and the Greater South Florida Area. The department programs and manages the City’s Premiere Cultural Arts Venues, including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Ali Cultural Arts Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and the Blanche Ely House Museum. The department also oversees the City’s Public Art Program and the Artists In Residence (AIR) Initiative.
Alyssa Book Artist Alyssa Book Artist
Angelica Clyman Artist Angelica Clyman Artist
Constance Ivana Artist Constance Ivana Artist
Florencia Clement de Grandprey Artist Florencia Clement de Grandprey Artist
Lauren Georgia Artist Lauren Georgia Artist
Mark Viau Artist Mark Viau Artist
Nino Liguori Artist Nino Liguori Artist
Symphonii Smith-Kennedy Artist Symphonii Smith-Kennedy Artist
The 2024/25 Line-Up is:
Masterworks I
100 Years Of Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue | Prokofiev & Elgar
SFSO pays tribute to the rule-breakers who paved the way for change! Celebrating 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue, Gershwin shocked critics who did not know how to process the unconventional work when it debuted, while the unorthodox and inventive Prokofiev is known for his Neo-Classical, modernist approach, and Elgar’s Symphony No. 1, written in the rare key of A-flat, beautifully explores the universal experiences of love and hope.
Wed., Nov. 13th, 2024, 7:30 p.m.: The Parker, Fort Lauderdale
Sat., Nov. 16th, 2024, 7:30 p.m.: New World Center, Miami Beach Gershwin: 100 Years of Rhapsody in Blue featuring Benjamin Hochman, piano
Prokofiev: The Love for Three Oranges Suite *SFSO Premiere Elgar: Symphony No. 1
Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops
Usher in the season of joy as South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s beloved holiday tradition returns. Enjoy the glorious sounds of Handel’s Messiah (Part 1, the Christmas portion) culminating in the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus. With dazzling guest vocalists and the South Florida Symphony Chorus, the festive concert also features a selection of your favorite holiday pops.
Sat., Dec. 7th, 2024, 7:30 p.m.: The Parker, Fort Lauderdale Sunday, December 8th, 2024, 4:00 p.m.: Shepard & Ruth K. Broad
Performing Arts Center at Barry University, Miami
Masterworks II
Bernstein’s Candide (Semi-staged Concert Version)
“Glitter and Be Gay” as Maestra Sebrina Alfonso leads the South Florida Symphony Orchestra in a semi-staged concert version of Leonard Bernstein’s satirical masterpiece Candide. SFSO’s Premiere of Candide follows in the manner of the New York Philharmonic’s acclaimed 2004 Lonny Price production, made popular through the PBS series “Great Performances.” This version of Bernstein’s Candide is played out with the orchestra, a dynamic cast of actor-vocalists, minimal sets and costumes, and a chorus performing all together on stage. Experience Candide’s riotous journey as he embarks on a whirlwind adventure pursuing “the best of all possible worlds.” Teeming with humor, unexpected twists, and profound philosophical reflections, Bernstein’s iconic music, adapted from Voltaire’s famed Enlightenment-era novella, sets the backdrop for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and existential musings.
Tuesday, Jan. 14th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: New World Center, Miami Beach Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale *SFSO Gala evening Sun., Jan. 19th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: Tennessee Williams Theatre, Key W. Masterworks III – Don Juan | Strauss & Berlioz
Celebrate love in all its dramatic, poetic, erotic, scandalous and insatiable forms! February’s Masterworks program features three orchestra premieres including R. Strauss’ deeply emotive swan song, Four Last Songs; J. Strauss, II’s The Blue Danube, the world’s most famous Waltz, and Berlioz’s epic King Lear Overture. All anchored by the SFSO return of R. Strauss’ swashbuckling escapade Don Juan.
Wed, Feb. 12th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: The Parker, Fort Lauderdale Fri., Feb. 14th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: Tennessee Williams Theatre, Key W. Sat., February 15th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: New World Center, Miami Beach
tures the transcendent Symphony No. 40, “The Great G minor,” largely considered one of Mozart’s finest works.
Tues., March 11th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: New World Center, Miami Beach Wed., March 12th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: The Parker, Fort Lauderdale Sat., Mar. 15th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: Tennessee Williams Theatre, Key W.
Masterworks V – Prokofiev | Bruckner
The 2024/25 Season ends with the enchanting worlds of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, “Romantic.” Prokofiev’s masterpiece is hailed as one of the most beloved concertos of the 20th century, sizzling with energy and lyricism. Meanwhile, Bruckner’s “Romantic” evokes a mythical landscape filled with grandeur and medieval splendor. Majestic and lyrical, it is a testament to Bruckner’s mastery and ability to transport listeners to a world of knights and legends.
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: The Parker, Fort Lauderdale Thurs., April 10th, 2025, 7:30 p.m.: New World Center, Miami Beach
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring Catherine Lan, piano Bruckner: Symphony No. 4, “Romantic”
From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations include ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA on September 14th, 2024 and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment by SFSO on October 26th, 2024, both at Broward Center for the
Season subscriptions are on sale now for the Broward Season at The Parker and Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Miami Season at New World Center and Key West Season at the Tennessee Williams Theatre tion packages may be purchased by visiting: www.southfloridasymphony.org/2024-25-season. Or by calling: (954) 522-8445. Subscribers save 20% off single ticket prices and have first access to the best seats in the house. Five-concert packages in Fort Lauderdale are available from $152*; five-concert packages from $112* in Miami; and three-concert packages in Key West from $92* (*plus ticketing fees); Flexible ticket packages, single-show tickets, including student ticket and group rates, go on sale September 6th.
Venue Locations
The Parker: 707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 New World Center: 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Tennessee Williams Theatre at The College of the Florida Keys: 5901 College Road, Key West, Florida 33040 Broward Center for the Performing Arts: 201 Southwest 5th Avene, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center at Barry University: 11300 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, Florida 33161
South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) Founded in 1997 in Key West by Music Director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, the now Fort Lauderdale based South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) is celebrating its 27th Season. SFSO is dedicated to providing enriching cultural music experiences to residents and visitors in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Guided by the belief that music is pivotal to thriving communities, SFSO brings vibrancy and engagement with the arts via innovative programming and transformative educational initiatives. A pioneer in its commitment to symphonic music for underserved communities, its Symphony in the Schools program has touched the lives of over 125,000 students since its inception in 1997. SFSO has been recognized by the Broward County Cultural Division as a “Major Cultural Institution,” one of only a handful of organizations to be so honored.
For a performance schedule and season tickets, visit: www.southfloridasymphony.org Call: (954) 522-8445. Or: email: info@southfloridasymphony.org
by Steve Alten thrillers. Then six years ago, a group of science teachers hired experts to analyze Alten’s work. Their findings: “Steve Alten is a very visual writer. Something about his prose enables non-readers to better comprehend the story. Many stated they could see the images in their heads while they read.”
“I remember calling my Curriculum Director (Barb Becker) and issuing us both a challenge — to find a way to add visuals directly to the source material,” Alten said.
Three years later, on February 22nd, 2024, Alten and Becker were seated at his kitchen table with their laptops open, carefully going over which images to use on their co-creation, the “Visually Enhanced Smart Thriller,” or VEST. Available only at: www.SeaMonsterCove HS.com, a VEST is a novel reformatted as a PDF to accommodate dozens of color images. Each chapter has vocabulary words highlighted within the text. When the student sees the vocabulary word, they are instructed to say it, read the written definition and find the image that best fits its meaning. “Our goal was to create an ‘association’ which would cause the brain to store the information directly into the reader’s long-term memory, where it could be easily accessed for years to come ... only nothing was working,” Alten recalled. “Barb had located new color images that better defined the vocabulary words when it occurred to me that we were still testing the student’s knowledge. Why test them? Let’s just give them the answer. A dozen layouts later we found the sweet spot into long-term memory.”
But Alten and Becker saved the best for last — the reward students earn for doing their daily pleasure reading: access to Sea Monster Cove — a virtual world Alten created to pitch an original episodic
TV show he wrote called, Where Sea Monsters Roam. It is in this virtual world that students can interact with the most dangerous prehistoric marine predators in the planet’s history. The special effects are major motion picture worthy, bringing to life wild activities, like cage-diving in the critter’s habitat at midnight — a little late-night stimulus to get the heart and adrenal glands pumping.
“Everything is ready. There’s never been anything as effective or as entertaining as Sea Monster Cove High School. Now we’re inviting high school students and teachers to use everything we offer for FREE all summer through Labor Day. All we need is for a school administrator or principal to contact us through the website and tell us how many memberships they need for students and teachers, and we’ll send the codes — no charge. By Labor Day, your teens will be so into reading our visually enhanced thrillers you’ll barely recognize them. And if your school is ready to join? Our school packages run from .99 cents to $1.99 a student.”
School principals are encouraged to visit: www.SeaMonsterCoveHS.comscroll down to the bottom of the Welcome page and email Steve Alten (Meg82159@aol.com).
The Author Steve Alten is the Bestselling Author of 18 Thrillers, including the MEG Series. His first novel, MEG, published in 1997, launched the Free Teen Reading Program, Adopt-an-Author. In August of 2018, The MEG made its long-awaited debut in theaters, hitting No. 1 at the box office in both the U.S. and worldwide, grossing over $563 Million.
For more information, visit: www.stevealten.com, or follow the author on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ SteveAlten. Or on Twitter at: @meg82159
It’s been 27 years since Steve Alten’s first release.
Florida Communities Support
Education School
The Florida Education Association (FEA) and its locals have called to endorse pro-public education candidates for the August 20th Florida primary election that will help ensure Florida’s teachers, parents and students are heard.
“Voters want to elect leaders who will ensure that every child in Florida has a free and world class public education,” said Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association. “They are tired of hearing promises made to them about public education and then having to deal with the real life consequences of schools closing down in favor of exclusionary corporate schools, public school funds being siphoned away from our classrooms and students toward those same corporate run schools, teachers who are ranked #50 in the nation in average teacher pay, education staff professionals who are not paid enough to live where they work, and policies that force educators to spend more time figuring out laws instead of advocating for their students. We have seen how Governor DeSantis has focused on pouring political bias into school board races across the state, turning school board meetings into political debate stages instead of places where communities can focus on creating schools that allow our students to learn and grow. Teachers, parents, students and communities need more.”
The FEA is dedicated to strengthening the professions and careers of our members. We endorse candidates who support
policies that enhance public education, including fully funding our schools. We also endorse candidates who respect our union’s right to collective bargaining, allowing teachers and education staff professionals to negotiate for better salaries and working conditions. Equally important, we endorse candidates who are committed to reducing the disparities in education. Additionally, we endorse candidates who prioritize the health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff. Having a safe school environment is paramount.
The Florida Education Association makes candidate endorsements through a thorough process that includes research, local input, and democratic decisionmaking. This process ensures that our endorsements are based on education issues and a commitment to our neighborhood public schools, colleges, universities, students, and the people who work in public education.
“Unlike the anti-public education politicians in Florida who are making endorsements based on what benefits them the most, the FEA and local union endorsements are nonpartisan,” said Spar. “Excellent public schools and supporting teachers, education staff professionals, and students can be achieved through bipartisan efforts. We don’t endorse candidates simply because they have an (R) or (D) next to their name but instead, endorse candidates who will champion our students and educators.”
FEA and local union school board endorsements by county include:
ALACHUA: Thomas Vu (District 2), Leanetta McNealy (District 4)
BREVARD: John Thomas (District 3), Matt Susin (District 4)
BROWARD: Debra Hixon (At-Large District), John Christopher Canter (District 1), Rebecca Lynne Larew Thompson (District 2), Sarah Margaret Kreuz Leonardi (District 3), Jeff Holness (District 5)
CLAY: James “Jim” Hughes (District 2)
COLLIER: Stephanie Lucarelli (District 2), Erick Carter (District 4)
ORANGE: Jake Petroski (District 4), VickiElaine Felder (District 5, Elected without opposition), Stephanie Vanos (District 6), Melissa Mitchell Byrd (District 7, Elected without opposition)
PALM BEACH: Matthew Jay Lane (District 1), Virginia Savietto (District 2, Elected without opposition), Mindy Koch (District 5)
PINELLAS: Laura Hine (District 1), Eileen M. Long (District 4), Brad DeCorte (District 5)
POLK: Marcus Wright Jr. (District 2), Sarah Beth Renyolds Wyatt (District 4)
SEMINOLE: Abby Sanchez (District 3), Robin G. Dehlinger (District 4)
ST. LUCIE: Nate Spera (District 4)
VOLUSIA: Cassandra Gonyer (District 2)
FEA is proud to stand with these dedicated individuals supporting public education. To learn more about other Florida Senate and House of Representatives endorsements, visit: https://FEAweb.org/elections
(Left to Right ) Broward Candidates: Debra Hixon (At-Large District) • John Christopher Canter (District 1) • Rebecca Lynne Larew Thompson (District 2) • Sarah Margaret Kreuz Leonardi (District 3) • Dr. Jeff Holness (District 5) • Miami-Dade Candidates: Joe Geller (District 3) • Maxeme “Max” Tuchman (District 7) • Luisa Santos (District 9)
Who Owns America?
Oligarchs Have Bought Up The American Dream
By John & Nisha Whitehead
“The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. You don’t. You have no choice. You have owners. They own you. They own everything. They own all the important land. They own and control the corporations. They’ve long since bought and paid for the Senate, the Congress, the State Houses, the City Halls. They got the judges in their back pockets and they own all the big media companies, so they control just about all of the news and information you get to hear… They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying. Lobbying to get what they want. Well, we know what they want. They want more for themselves and less for everybody else... It’s called the American Dream, ‘cause you have to be asleep to believe it.” — George Carlin
Who owns America?
Is it the government? The politicians? The corporations? The foreign investors? The American people?
While the Deep State keeps the nation divided and distracted by a presidential election whose outcome is foregone (the police state’s stranglehold on power will ensure the continuation of endless wars and out-of-control spending, while disregarding the citizenry’s fundamental rights and the rule of law), America is literally being bought and sold right out from under us. Consider the facts.
We’re losing more and more of our land every year to corporations and foreign interests. Foreign ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land has increased by 66% since 2010. In 2021, it was reported that foreign investors owned approximately 40 million acres of U.S. Agricultural Land, which is more than the entire state of Iowa. By 2022 that number had grown to 43.4 million acres. The rate at which U.S. Farmland is being bought up by foreign interests grew by 2.2 million acres per year from 2015 to 2021. The number of U.S. farm acres owned by foreign entities grew more than 8% (3.4 million acres) in 2022. We’re losing more and more of our businesses every year to foreign corporations and interests. Although China owns a small fraction of Foreign-Owned U.S. Land at 380,000 acres (less than the state of Rhode Island), Chinese companies and investors are also buying up major food companies, commercial and residential real estate, and other businesses. As RetailWire explains, “Currently, many
brands started by early American pioneers now wave international flags. This revolution is a direct result of globalization.”
The growing list of once-notable American brands that have been sold to foreign corporations includes: U.S. Steel (now Japanese-owned); General Electric (Chinese-owned); Budweiser (Belgium); Burger King (Canada); 7-Eleven (Japan); Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge (Netherlands); and IBM (China).
We’re digging ourselves deeper and deeper into debt, both as a nation and as
a populace. Basically, the U.S. Government is funding its existence with a credit card, spending money it doesn’t have on programs it can’t afford. The bulk of that debt has been amassed over the past two decades, thanks in large part to the fiscal shenanigans of four presidents, 10 sessions of Congress and two wars.
The national debt (the amount the federal government has borrowed over the years and must pay back) is more than $34 Trillion and will grow another $19 Trillion by 2033. Foreign ownership makes up 29% of the U.S. debt held by the public. Of that amount, reports the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, “52 percent was held by private foreign investors while foreign governments held the remaining 48 percent.”
The Fourth Estate has been taken over by media conglomerates that prioritize profit over principle. Independent news agencies, which were supposed to act as bulwarks against government propaganda, have been subsumed by a global corporate takeover of newspapers, television and radio. Consequently, a handful of corporations now control most of the media industry and, thus, the information
dished out to the public. Likewise, with Facebook and Google having appointed themselves the arbiters of disinformation, we now find ourselves grappling with new levels of corporate censorship by entities with a history of colluding with the government to keep the citizenry mindless, muzzled and in the dark.
Most critically of all, however, the U.S. Government, long ago sold to the highest bidders, has become little more than a shell company, a front for corporate interests. Nowhere is this state of affairs more
to comply; and on and on.
This is no way of life. It’s tempting to say that there’s little we can do about it, except that’s not quite accurate.
There are a few things we can do (demand transparency, reject cronyism and graft, insist on fair pricing and honest accounting methods, call a halt to incentive-driven government programs that prioritize profits over people), but it will require that “we the people” stop playing politics and stand united against
“We’re being forced to shell out money for endless wars that are bleeding us dry”
evident than in the manufactured spectacle that is the presidential election. As for members of Congress, long before they’re elected, they are trained to dance to the tune of their wealthy benefactors, so much so that they spend two-thirds of their time in office raising money. As Reuters reports, “It also means that lawmakers often spend more time listening to the concerns of the wealthy than anyone else.”
In the oligarchy that is the American police state, it clearly doesn’t matter who wins the White House, because they all work for the same boss: a Corporate State that has gone global.
So much for living the American dream.
“We The People” have become the new, permanent underclass in America.
We’re being forced to shell out money for endless wars that are bleeding us dry; money for surveillance systems to track our movements; money to further militarize our already militarized police; money to allow the government to raid our homes and bank accounts; money to fund schools where our kids learn nothing about freedom and everything about how
the politicians and corporate interests who have turned our government and economy into a pay-to-play exercise in fascism.
Unfortunately, we’ve become so invested in identity politics that label us based on our political leanings that we’ve lost sight of the one label that unites us: we’re all Americans. The powers-that-be want us to adopt an “us versus them” mindset that keeps us powerless and divided. Yet as I make clear in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, the only “us versus them” that matters is “We The People” against the Deep State.
Editor’s Note: John Whitehead is an Attorney and Author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Popular Culture. John Whitehead’s Commentary are his views and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org. Information about The Rutherford Institute is available at: www.rutherford.org.
Mayor Joy Cooper: Better Safety At Our Schools
Last week, I had the chance to join with many Mayors at a School Board Round Table. This was not the first but the third in a year to discuss the future of our schools. Over the past year, we all have had to reevaluate and work to address under enrollment and how we can unite to make sure our public school system is successful.
While it was not the first Mayors meeting it was the first with the new School Board Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn and his team. We all know that there has been continued uncertainty and upheaval at the school board. I cannot tell readers what the backstory is, but I can tell you Mayors are very tuned in to working for our students. We do not have control over the school board’s actions, but we can and do have the voice for many parents that simply cannot attend meetings to advocate.
This meeting was a breath of fresh air. We finally have metal detectors rolled out in our High Schools. In our K-8 Schools, we have safety upgrades and added security on all campuses. After the state finally demanded phone policies, a policy of no phone use during school hours.
They have rolled out “Discount to Reconnect.”
It is a simple concept. Students should be focused on class, their surroundings, and their fellow classmates. It is a way to re-engage and learn to connect with one another. This is between the morning bell to the end bell unless they are needed for class. This means that all cell phones need to be in airplane mode.
I personally had a debate with my eldest daughter about having no phones. Her argument included: ‘But Mom what if it is an emergency? What if I need to contact him? Remember, they had a school alert, and he was stuck in a bathroom not knowing what was happening and I was talking with him.” I looked at her and said “exactly, what if a shooter heard him talking?”
There is nothing that a student needs more than an environment focused learning. There is no true need for phones in a classroom. Parents can drop their children off and certainly give students instructions for picking up or planning safe after school activities. If those plans need to be changed that is why there are offices.
I attended the first day of school at Gulfstream Academy K-8. It was safe and
all teachers and support staff were fully engaged in assisting parents that needed help. At no time was anyone without an ID allowed to enter the school. There was one entrance for Middle School Students and one for Elementary School Students. After the first bell there was only one entrance to the campus.
School safety should be at the top of the list when it comes to our children. Our cities and the school board have worked to make sure it is the priority. Our City provides School Resource Officers-SROs at the schools and collaborates extremely closely with school safety officers and the Broward Sheriff’s Office on training and communications.
With two new principals: Principal Bonny at Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach K-8 and Principal Peters at Hallandale Magnet High School focused on improving school performance. It is great that they have one less distraction to address. Not only do phones distract from education, but they also create a platform for cyber bullying that needs to be stopped. While we cannot stop all phone posts we at least now have a pause during the day. Students will not be able to take pictures and videos of
Art In The Atrium & New Permitting Tool
The City Of Hollywood Offers Art, Culture & Convenience
The City has launched a Permitting Solution powered by Accela Software that makes it easy to Apply for and Track certain Permit and Inspection Types online. The process is fast and easy and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With just a few clicks, you can Apply online for the following Residential and Commercial Permits: Demolition, Fence, Windows, Doors, Shutters, Plumbing, Driveway, Electrical, Mechanical, & Reroofing.
Users will need to create an account
prior to submitting an Accela Permit Application. Click here to access the Accela Portal, then click “Register For An Account” in the upper right corner of the site to create an account.
While Version 2.0 of the Accela Portal is being developed, the City’s existing permitting services will remain in place to accommodate larger, more Complex Building Projects and Permits previously applied for. These services include tools to Manage Permits applied for or issued prior to August 19th, 2024. The team is committed to expanding the Accela
Platform, with Version 2.0 expected to launch in 2025.
Art In The Atrium Arts & Craft Fair
All are encouraged to attend and meet the makers of the music, and handmade arts and crafts and support those who create it. From beginner to professional, join artists and crafters displaying fine photography, jewelry, wood crafts, oil paintings, home décor and more at the community center’s outdoor atrium area.
other students. There is a policy that addresses violations that includes confiscation and parental notification. Multiple violations can result in suspension. All parents can contact their school offices if they need to contact their child.
At the Mayors Meeting, we also asked for a district wide Uniform Policy for all schools. Currently it is up to each school to make an annual decision. This policy creates another distraction from academics. In Hallandale Beach we have a Uniform Policy, and it helps to create a more disciplined environment at our K-8. It provides for less distraction and discipline issues. Also, less bullying over clothes. We need to collaborate with our teachers. We need to fight to ensure they have the resources to instruct our children.
As always feel free to contact me anytime with your questions and concerns via email: jcooper@cohb.org. Or at: joycooper@aol.com I’m always reachable via phone or text at: (954) 632-5700. You can learn more at: www.mayorjoycooper.com Working for you! Always Have! Always will!
The event will be held Saturday, August 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Fred Lippman
2030 Polk
Hollywood, Florida 33020. For more information, call: (954) 921-3408.
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By Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper
A Dermatologist’s Ultimate Guide for Whole Body Care
One of the biggest challenges during the heat of summer is coping with increased odor everywhere on your body.
(BPT) - You probably worry a lot about caring for your body - especially your skin - harsh temps and changing temperatures can take their toll. But did you know your self-care routine could also use an overhaul to face the challenges of the hot summer months? “Just like you change your clothes depending on the season, your skincare routine needs to change in the summer, too,” said board certified dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu. “While many of us are well versed in how to care for our skin in the winter, summertime brings its own concerns.” To help you enjoy the sunshine and warmer temps without stressing your skin, here are some of her tips for your best summer body care.
Layer on the sunscreen
Apply sunscreen to any exposed skin before going out and about, even on cloudy days. Be sure to bring some along with you if you plan to spend your whole day outdoors and be ready to reapply after spending time in the water.
What to do about body odor
One of the biggest challenges during the heat of summer is coping with increased odor, which can impact not just your armpits, but everywhere on your body. To address this concern, some women take multiple showers a day or use powder or perfumes that only mask the odor, rather than addressing it at its source. “First and foremost, I want to say that body odor is 100% normal and definitely expected with the hotter weather,” said Dr. Liu. “If you’re looking for a solution to help you stay fresher longer, I highly recommend Secret Whole Body Deodorant, which is made with ingredients you can use for the whole body, including intimate areas, for external use only.”
Made with skin care ingredients, Secret Whole Body Deodorant is tested by gynecologists and dermatologists, and is free of aluminum, baking soda, dyes, phthalates and parabens. It comes in three unique formulations:
• Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Stick is ideal for use under breasts or where thighs rub
together. Made with shea butter and coconut oil, the stick glides on smooth and clear. Available in Peach & Vanilla Blossom, Lilac & Waterlily scents and Unscented.
• Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Invisible Cream is perfect for use in intimate areas, and it can easily and precisely be applied by hand. Made with skin care ingredients, the water-based cream absorbs quickly, with no pilling. Available in Peach & Vanilla Blossom scent and Unscented.
• Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Spray allows for touchless application across your body and is made with 100% natural propellant so you can experience the full array of light, fresh fragrance notes. Available in Peach & Vanilla Blossom and Lilac & Waterlily scents.
Secret Whole Body Deodorant provides 72 hours of clinically proven odor protection for your whole body, to help you feel fresher no matter what summer throws your way.
Ways to avoid dry skin
While dry skin is common during winter, the summer weather can also be a culprit! Whether you’re going in and out of
air-conditioned buildings and hot outdoor air, spending time in the blazing sun or going for a swim in chlorinated pools and salty sea water, these activities can all strip the skin of its natural oils.
“It’s really important to rinse your skin well after swimming,” said Dr. Liu. “I always recommend that my patients use a gentle cleanser to remove debris - and then immediately apply a moisturizer on damp skin to reduce dryness and irritation.”
Revamp your bathroom cabinet
With the changing seasons, it’s also a great time to refresh your bathroom cabinets and drawers to declutter and remove items that are past their expiration date. “Go through your products so you can toss out anything you no longer use, or that’s old or expired,” said Dr. Liu. Check your products for texture or color changes, for example. Those are signs that it’s time to get a new one.
With these tips, you can enjoy all of the fun summer activities you love while looking, feeling - and smelling your best, all day long.
