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History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale are proud to announce this year’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County” presented by UKG honorees: Rita Case, President, CEO and Owner of Rick Case Automotive Group, Frances M. Esposito, chief strategy officer of Broward Partnership, Ina Lee, Owner of Travelhost Magazine of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Susan Renneisen, Vice President of Community Affairs and Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Juliet Roulhac, Director of External Affairs for Broward and Southwest Florida for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and corporate philanthropy for NextEra Energy (NEE), FPL’s parent company and Elaine Vasquez, Owner of Broward’s first bilingual newspaper, El Heraldo de Broward. These impactful and inspiring women who lead our community will be recognized at a ticketed reception benefitting History Fort Lauderdale set for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard). The Women’s History Month celebration will kick off a special photo exhibit highlighting these women alongside their groundbreaking historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community. The exhibition celebrating their achievements will be on display through March 31.
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Fall In Love This February
With Unforgettable Performances At The Broward Center For The Performing Arts
This February, audiences will fall head over heels for an unforgettable lineup of performances at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Whether it’s date night or an enchanting evening out, the Broward Center is set to dazzle with world-class productions, from heartwarming musicals “A Beautiful Noise” and “Parade,” to thrilling live performances from legendary greats Paul Anka and Mandy Patinkin, Jim Brickman, Burton Cummings and Jim Messina, a night of culinary entertainment with Alton Brown, comedic gold with Taylor Calmus (aka Dude Dad) and Nikki Glaser and more, there’s no better way to celebrate the season of love than with the magic of live theater.
The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series with presenting sponsor Nicklaus Children’s Health
18 Award-Worthy Movies
International Film Festival To Present Screenings At The Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival© (SASIFF), presented by MorseLife, will launch its third season with screenings of 18 memorable movies at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse from January 23rd, 2025 - January 30th, 2025, located at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. The Festival’s first eight days will present two-thirds of Sun & Stars’ 27 world-class films with an audience-wowing assortment of comedies, dramas and documentaries from all over the world.
SASIFF’s final nine screenings will be held January 31st, 2025February 2nd, 2025 at EVO
Entertainment Delray MarketPlace in Delray Beach. SASIFF screenings at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse include one USA Premiere, five Florida Premieres, four Palm Beach County Premieres and eight Northern Palm Beach County Premieres, including: Thurs., Jan. 23rd, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Liza: A Truly Terrific And Absolutely True Story Documentary / 2024, Florida Premiere. Directed by Bruce David Klein. USA, 104-minutes
The Opening Night Screening of The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival© presented by MorseLife. One film
it, “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career. Performance times vary. The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale 2024/2025 season is made possible with the generous support of title sponsor Bank of America and presenting sponsor Nicklaus Children’s Health System. Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale is presented by Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
The Broward Center and AEG Present bring Dude Dad: On Thin Ice to the Amaturo Theater on Saturday, February 1 at 8:15
System continues its run of “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” on Tuesday, January 21 – Sunday, February 2. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway and head out on the road across America. Like “Jersey Boys” and “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” before Broward Center, Page 4A
The Blue Angels have been enthralling spectators across the country and around the globe for more than 75 years. Now, IMAX Entertainment proudly presents a thrilling new abridged version of the documentary The Blue Angels taking audiences soaring with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron as never before. Opening January 17th, 2025 at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science, the Filmed For IMAX® immersive footage puts viewers directly into the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Blue Angels’ precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world’s premier jet team.
The Blue Angels also takes audiences behind-the-scenes for a revealing, in-depth look at what it takes to become a Blue Angelfrom the careful selection process to the challenging training regimen, and on through the demanding eight-month show season.
“We’re delighted to welcome audiences to the Museum of Discovery and Science for the extended return of The Blue
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is barely enough to encompass all the facets of the glittery life and career of Liza Minnelli, but director Klein pulls it off with humorously bossy aside from the Oscar-winning Cabaret star her self. This portrait puts the emphasis on a lifetime of mean ingful relationships with mentors including Kay Thompson, Bob Fosse, and Halston as young Liza emerges from the shadow of her famous father, Film Director Vincente Minnelli, and her leg endary mother Judy Garland to become one of the most extraordinary artists of our time. Appearances by friends and collaborators include Mia Farrow, the late Chita Rivera, Ben
but also unquestionably authentic”—The
The Filmed For IMAX immersive footage puts viewers directly into the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Blue Angels’
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Vereen, George Hamilton, and with running commentary by musician Michael Feinstein pulling it all together with his usual flair. “A gorgeous portrait of a
legendary showbiz survivor, warmly celebratory
Nick Fradiani as Neil Diamond
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The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival© (SASIFF), presented by MorseLife, returns early next year with more than two-dozen worldclass movies from all over the world, concluding with The French Italian, which The Daily Beast calls “the funniest New York movie in years.” The Florida Premiere of this funny, funny film will be shown on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at EVO Entertainment Delray Marketplace
The French Italian Comedy, 2024, Florida Premiere. Directed by Rachel Wolther. USA, 92minutes
A white lie about a plate of cookies is the first tipoff to the flexible ethics of 30something Manhattan hipsters Valerie (Catherine Cohen) and Doug (Aristotle Athari). Trouble brews in the haven of their Upper West Side rent-controlled apartment when horrendous noise from below begins to punctuate their days. Rather than confronting the couple downstairs, the pair plan to trap their neighbor’s actress girlfriend with a complex revenge scheme involving auditions and rehearsals for a non-existent play. Spinning a comic clash of New York types and lifestyles, Director/Co-writer Wolther escalates the action to the tipping point of a fake opening night, where Emmy-nominated comedian Ikechukwu Ufomadu manages to steal the show in a tour de force performance. Chloe Cherry co-stars.
Two VIPs from the film are expected to attend SASIFF’s closing night screening in Delray Beach and participate in a postshow discussion with the audience.
+ Miranda Kahn, the film’s producer.
She is the Founder, CEO, and Executive Producer of MIRMADE Productions, a female-run boutique production company. She began her career working on network television shows like HBO’s Girls, ABC’s Forever, and Bradley Cooper’s Limitless, before transitioning to the indie film scene as an Assistant Director and Production Manager, eventually earning DGA membership. Ms. Kahn has taken projects to prestigious festivals, including the Emmys, Sundance, Cannes, Venice, and Tribeca.
In 2019, she founded MIRMADE, expanding her work into commercials and music videos, collaborating with Oscar-winning producers, Grammy-winning artists like Lady Gaga and Nas, and entities such as A24, HBO, and Vogue. She has produced four feature films, including one shot in Florida and over a dozen shorts, including The French Italian, which premiered at Tribeca 2024, and Say Hi After You Die, which won the 2024 Sundance U.S. Fiction Jury Award. Most recently, she executive produced Moon Lake, which screened at Venice Film Festival. Committed to empowering female filmmakers, Miranda has also ventured into directing, with her debut short Fame and Other Four Letter Words in postproduction. + Ikechukwu “Ike” Ufomadu is an
actor/comedian who was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2022 for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Dama Series. He has appeared in the movies Judas and the Black Messiah and Inspector Ike, six episodes of the Showtime talk show Ziwe, and the offBroadway play Dance Nation, where the cast received a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble.
For more information about the Film Festival or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.sasiff.org
About The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival:
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival©, presented by MorseLife, aims to bring highly anticipated, critically acclaimed, and thoughtprovoking films to Palm Beach County. As a world-class film festival, The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International represents a major contribution to the cultural life of Palm Beach County. SASIFF returns for a new season with screenings at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from January 23rd, 2025 - January 30th, 2025 and EVO Entertainment Delray from January 31st, 2025 - February 2nd, 2025. For more
About MorseLife:
MorseLife serves more than 3,600 seniors every day on its campus in West Palm Beach and through its community outreach programs. Founded in 1983, MorseLife is a provider of health care and residential services for seniors in Palm Beach County. A charitable, Not-For-Profit Organization, its programs also include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, independent and assisted living, memory care assisted living, hospice, home health care, care management, meals-onwheels, and PACE. Since its beginnings, MorseLife has built a reputation and tradition of caring for seniors with excellence, dignity, and compassion. For more information, visit: https://morselife.org - Or Facebook: www.facebook.com/MorseLife - Or Twitter: www.twitter.com/MorseLife Health - Or Instagram: www.instagram .com/morselifehealth - Or LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/company/morselifeinc-/ - Or email: info@morselife.org.
Producer Miranda Kahn
Co-star Ikechukwu “Ike” Ufomadu
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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.
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p.m. as part of the Truist Comedy Series. Taylor Calmus, also known as Dude Dad, is a Colorado-based video creator who has become a viral sensation through his comedy videos. A father of four kids and a husband to his wife Heidi, Calmus taps into the relatability of parenthood to help parents laugh at their own struggles. This production features adult-themed comedy and is rated for ages 18 years and older.
Part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series, Jim Brickman HITS LIVE! In Concert promises to wow audiences when the Grammy nominee performs in the intimate Amaturo Theater on Sunday, February 2 at 5 p.m. With sweet sounds and stories, Brickman gets up close and personal as he delivers his hit songs “Love of My Life,” “Angel Eyes,” and of course, “Valentine.” He has sold more than seven million albums including the certified gold “By Heart,” “Picture This,” “The Gift” and “Destiny” while he also amassed 27 Top 40 singles on the adult contemporary charts including 14 Top Ten smashes.
Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive with Adam BenDavid on piano comes to the Au-Rene Theater as part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series on Thursday, February 6 at 8 p.m. In this powerful and passionate evening of song, the Tony Award winner performs many of his favorite Broadway songs and classic standards from such composers as Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter and Harry Chapin. This acclaimed actor/singer storyteller takes audiences on a dazzling musical journey living up to the acclaim he received from The New Yorker, “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping.” This performance is generously underwritten by Liesa and Lowell Berkson. Adam Ezra Group performs as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series on Friday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Abdo New River Room. As fans from around the country will attest, each Adam Ezra Group performance is one-of-a-kind, community-driven and propelled by the spirt of the people in front of the stage. Hailing from Boston, the group’s unconventional approach to the music world has allowed them to surge beyond their beloved hometown and emerge as one of the most uniquely powerful, underground live music experiences in the country. Ezra and his bandmates Corinna Smith (Fiddle), Poche Ponce (Bass) and Alex Martin (Percussion) are constantly out on the road, touring at festivals, rock venues and theaters around the country. Their activism and appearances at grassroots events are a testament to a mission that is about more than music.
Woman,” “Share the Land,” “Hand Me Down World,” “Albert Flasher,” “Star Baby,” “Clap for The Wolfman” and “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature.”
Following the band’s breakup in 1975, he’s made his mark as solo artist with the poignant “Stand Tall,” “I’m Scared,” “You Saved My Soul” and his signature “My Own Way to Rock.” An unrivaled singer, songwriter, showman and recording artist, Burton has received 80 platinum and gold record awards. Messina has been a driving force behind country-rock history with his successful duo with Kenny Loggins, as a member of Poco (the band credited with creating country rock), and with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield.
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite finds the
and his tenth book, a collection of essays and ruminations entitled “Food for Thought,” will be published by Gallery Books in February of 2025.
Paul Anka: All the Hits – His Way comes to the Au-Rene Theater as part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series on Wednesday, February 19 at 8 p.m. One of the most successful singer/songwriters in music, with more than 100 million albums sold, Anka has the distinction of being the only artist in history to have a song on the Billboard charts during seven consecutive decades. This concert features his instantly recognizable hits from the last seven decades including “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “My Way,” “Puppy Love” and “Lonely Boy,” among
three hit podcasts. Her first HBO special, “Good Clean Filth,” was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special and was followed by the recent HBO special, “Someday You’ll Die.” The Nikki Glaser Podcast, launched in March 2021 through iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, is peppered with her sense of humor and honesty to help keep listeners sane, wellinformed and laughing through life. Currently, she hosts and executive produces “Lovers And Liars” (formerly “Fgirl Island”), the female spinoff of the hit HBO Max reality dating series “Fboy Island,” which Glaser hosted and executive produced for three seasons. She also hosted, co-created and executive produced the critically acclaimed and daring comedic show “Not Safe With Nikki Glaser” for Comedy Central and “Nikki & Sara Live” for MTV. This event contains adult language or content.
Slow Burn Theatre Company’s 2024/2025 Season in the Amaturo Theater supported by American National Bank and Visit Lauderdale presents “Parade” Saturday, February 8 – Sunday, February 23 including an open captioned performance on Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m. This winner of the 1999 Tony Awards for Best Score (Jason Robert Brown, who also wrote the lyrics) and Best Book of a Musical (Alfred Uhry) as well as the 2023 Tony for Best Revival of a Musical reminds us around Valentine’s Day that to love, we must truly see one another. The musical follows a newlywed Jewish couple, Leo and Lucille Frank, who are struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice and devotion. Performance times vary. Major support of Slow Burn Theatre Company is provided by the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and Visit Lauderdale.
Burton Cummings of the original The Guess Who and his band deliver their 60th Anniversary Hits Tour with special guest Jim Messina in the Au-Rene Theater on Saturday, February 8 at 8 p.m. as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series. With a voice that has been rated among the finest in rock music, Burton was lead singer and songwriter with the original The Guess Who, recording and writing/cowriting hits such as “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “American
presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks and sings some of his funny food songs while delivering a culinary variety show the likes of which human eyes have never seen. Brown was directing TV commercials when he got the crazy idea to go to culinary school and reinvent the cooking show. The result was “Good Eats,” an irreverent, science-forward program that kept Brown gainfully employed for more than 20 years. Along the way, he also hosted the iconic programs “Iron Chef America,” “Food Network Star” and “Cutthroat Kitchen.” Brown’s live culinary variety shows have toured to sold-out crowds across the country since 2013,
ovations around the world backed by his all-star band. This performance is generously underwritten by Lesleen and Don Mileham and Suzanne and Bernard Scharf.
Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour brings one of the funniest female voices in comedy today to the Au-Rene Theater in a rescheduled performance on Thursday, February 20 at 8 p.m. in an event presented by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Outback Presents. She has been honing her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style of comedy for nearly two decades at clubs across the country, on television and as the host of
Stages Productions revives Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale “The Ugly Duckling” in a brand new musical in the Amaturo Theater on Tuesday, February 25 at 10 a.m. Born bigger and different than the other hatchlings, the ugly duckling is ridiculed by his brothers and sisters, rejected by the other ducks, and eventually shunned by the entire barnyard. The little bird leaves home, embarking on a rollicking journey through hecklers, hunters and hilarious hi-jinks only to discover that the beauty he was seeking was inside him all along. Smart Stage Matinee performances are ideal for charter, private, public and parochial school students and homeschool networks. These educational performances are curriculum-driven and align with Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards. Free study guides called “Curriculum Connections” are available to download on the Broward Center’s website. Also at the Broward Center in February: Gold Coast Jazz: Michael Kaeshammer Trio (Feb. 12); Florida Grand Opera: The Elixir of Love (Feb. 13/15); Miami City Ballet: Winter Mix (Feb. 22-23); and Symphony of the Americas: Copland & Gershwin (Feb. 25).
Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at: BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at: 954.462.0222; in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. For more information visit: BrowardCenter.org, like us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/BrowardCenter and: Facebook.com/ BrowardCenterEducation, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BrowardCenter, subscribe to our channel at: YouTube.com/ user/BrowardCenter and join the conversation with #BrowardCenter.
The Broward Center 2024/ 2025 season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
About The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, waterfront dining at Marti’s New River Bistro and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-ineducation programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University, and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org.
Burton Cummings
Jim Brickman
Mandy Patinkin
NIkki Glaser
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Note: Director Bruce David Klein will appear and answer questions at the Festival’s Opening Night screening.
Friday, January 24th, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Days Of Happiness - Les Jours Heureux Drama / LGBTQ+, 2023, Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Chloe Robichaud. Canada, 118-minutes – In French with English subtitles
The privileged world of classical music is the setting for drama on and off the concert stage as a young rising star con ductor played by Sophie Desmarais makes a misstep that may put her dream of a prestigious new job in peril. A controversial program for the final concert of her residency triggers a fraught confrontation with her personal demons, including her relationships with her controlling father/manager and her lesbian lover. Desmarais was coached by conductors Yannick NézetSéguin, Kensho Watanabe, and Nicolas Ellis to master her conducting movements. The film’s soaring music includes pieces by Mozart, Schoenberg, and Mahler. “An effective (and affecting) drama that boasts a spellbinding performance at its core”—Reel Film Reviews
Fri., Jan. 24th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.
Pink Lady
Drama / Jewish, LGBTQ+, 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Nir Bergman. Israel, Italy, 106minutes – In Hebrew with English subtitles Jerusalem’s ultra-Orthodox community is the setting for this story of a marriage in crisis when the husband’s secret desires are outed by criminals intent on blackmail. Bati (Nur Fibak), a mother of three happily married to devout and seriously observant Lazer (Uri Blufarb) receives a mysterious envelope in the mail containing graphic photos of her husband kissing another man. Amid denials and flimsy claims of Photoshopping, Bati takes a new look at her man. An unexpected encounter with a very unusual woman causes her to take a fresh look at herself. The film opens a Pandora’s Box of issues: Orthodox family values, homosexuality and conversion therapy.
Friday, January 24th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Midas Man
Musical Biopic of The Beatles / 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Joe Stephenson. UK, 112-minutes
Often called “the Fifth Beatle,” manager/impresario Brian Epstein burned brightly as the man who catapulted the Fab Four to international fame then tragically died at 32. This brisk and wonderfully evocative film is a fictionalized capsule of early Beatles history from Liverpool’s grungy Cavern Club to the flower-power years, set against the background of Epstein’s short life. Jewish, closeted gay, and energized by the rocking tunes of the underground culture, Epstein (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) talks his way into managing the band of four scruffy lads. Also starring Emily Watson, Eddie Izzard, and Jay Leno as Ed Sullivan, Midas Man brings to life one beloved chapter in the rock ‘n’ roll story with color and spirit, underlining the toll success took on the man who made it happen.
Sat., Jan. 25th, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Housewife Of The Year
Documentary, 2024, Florida Premiere. Directed by Cierán Cassidy. Ireland, 77-minutes Winner of Best Irish Feature
memories while delving into onceforbidden subjects including virginity and marriage, unwed motherhood, contraception and husbands wedded to the pub.
Saturday, January 25th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.
Auction - Le Tableau Volé
naïve and earnest young factory worker, the painting’s current owner. Co-starring Alex Lutz, Louise Chevilotte, Léa Drucker.
“A ripped-from-the-headlines ensemble drama set in the crosshairs of art and high finance”—Variety.
sionate attraction through a forced separation and a final reuniting in wintry Berlin, love, faith and humor come to the fore with a lightness that puts Kafka’s personal story in a new perspective. Co-starring Sabin Tabrea and Henriette Confurius.
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Comedy/Jewish, 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Ammon Carmi. USA, 80-minutes
Consider a Bronx high school drama teacher getting around budget cuts by funding the school’s spring musical with illegal gambling loot. That’s the wacky plot premise cooked up by writer/director Carmi and co-writer/actor Benjamin Ducoff, a real-life NYC high school teacher. Desperate for funding, the teacher gets tipped off to a high-stakes underground gambling ring where Yaniv, “the Blackjack of the Jewish people,” is the game of choice. The catch? The secret basement nightclub is run by and for a tight-knit group of Hasidic men, and the teacher and his pal don’t have a ghost of a chance at passing, until…they don Orthodox disguises complete with fake beards, and it is game on. Co-starring Annabelle Steven. “A fun and funny thriller with a lot of heart”—FilmThreat.
Sun., January 26th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.
Julie Keeps Quiet Drama, 2024, Florida Premiere. Directed by Leonardo Van Dijl. Belgium/Sweden, 100-minutes –In Dutch and French with English subtitles
Documentary at the 2024 Galway Film Fleadh. From 1968 to 1995, Irish television annually featured the “Housewife of the Year” contest in which mostly-middle-aged mothers of many children competed for the crown and sash and the grand prize of a gas range after demonstrating their skill in household arts including preparing a simple meal. Scenes from the show’s history range from humorously kitsch to shockingly sad, revealing a life with parameters strictly proscribed by society and the Catholic church, and in which motherhood was not optional. The film’s present-day encounters with surviving winners revive mixed
come to light in a small working-class suburb. Writer/Director Bonitzer creates a web of intrigue in which money over morals threatens to prevail. Worth millions if authentic, the painting triggers fevered ambition on the part of the auctioneer, his ruthless art appraiser ex-wife, and his emotionally unstable assistant. Between the auction house and the American heirs of the painting’s original owners stands a
deeply paranoid works as The Metamorphosis and The Trial as a solitary, alienated man. For the filmmakers of The Glory Of Life, that is precisely the point as this bittersweet tragic tale unfolds the loving and life-affirming relationship between 40-year-old Kafka, already in poor health with tuberculosis, and Dora Diamant, the young children’s caregiver he meets in 1923. From the early days of their pas-
The official Belgian submission for 2025 Oscar consideration, in this coming-of-age film a scandal rocks an elite tennis academy where a popular coach is suspended under suspicion of sexually grooming his teen proteges. News of the suicide of one of them breaks and all eyes are on Julie, the young rising star long perceived to be his favorite. While not primarily a sports film, the vigorous and beautifully shot match sequences provide an apt metaphor for a conflict that plays out wrenchingly in Julie’s head. Firsttime actress and real-life tennis champ Tessa Van den Broeck turns in a remarkable performance as the talented but isolated young woman struggling with conflicting loyalties and a guilty secret as her future hangs in the balance. Costarring Pierre Gervais. “A riveting psychological drama, slow burn intensity” - The Hollywood Reporter
Sun., January 26th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Ex-Husbands Drama/Comedy, 2023, Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Noah Pritzker. USA, 98minutes
Griffin Dunne: After Hours, An American Werewolf in London, leads a predominantly male ensemble cast in a wryly humorous tale revolving around questions of women and the lack thereof. There’s a straight line drawn between soon-to-bemarried and soon-to-be-ex for three generations of men in the Pearce family. Elderly patriarch Simon (Richard Benjamin) has recently exited a 65-year union; grandson Nick is heading for the altar with a load of doubts, and the marriage of father-of-thegroom Peter (Dunne) is in the rearview mirror. Nick and pals head for a stag weekend in a Mexican resort, where Peter shows up as the uninvited guest. Soulsearching starts at the bottom of a glass for this gang and romance may be on the menu for Peter. Rosanna Arquette co-stars. “Dunne is the main event with his charming portrayal”—Eye for Film.
Mon., Jan. 27th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. Of Dogs And Men - Al Klavim Veanashim
Drama / Jewish, 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Dani Rosenberg. Israel, Italy, 82-minutes – In Hebrew with English subtitles Following the October 7 attacks, Israeli Director Rosenberg (The Vanishing Soldier) felt compelled to process the emotions and the pain by making a film. Operating from a fictional framework but within the total reality of place, 16-year-old Dar (Ori Avinoam, the production’s only professional actor) travels to the ravaged Nir Oz Kibbutz within sight of the border in search of her lost dog. The missing dog stands in for many things that cannot be spoken of, including the disappearance of Dar’s mother. The girl’s many encounters include soldiers, an outspoken taxi driver, an 80-year-old kibbutz resident, and a
JULIE KEEPS QUIET – January 26
LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC AND ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY – January 25 (SASIFF Opening Night)
Angels, an incredible look at the gravitydefying acrobatics flight team who push the limits of aeronautical science,” said Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS. “The film is a perfect complement to our STEM-focused permanent aviation exhibit ‘To Fly’ featuring the history of flight with authentic aircraft components and ‘The Hangar’ makerspace where guests of all ages can explore the mechanics of how flight happens. We invite thrill-seekers of all ages to discover the skies with us from a comfortable van tage point in larger-than-life IMAX.”
The filmmakers behind The Blue Angels were granted unprecedented access - on the ground and in the air - to invite audiences along, from the first days of rigorous training through to the final show and the passing of the torch to a new team. But even as the documentary lifts the veil of the Blue Angels mystique, it only magnifies the magic.
“This documentary takes us through the Blue Angels’ 2022 Season, with three new pilots flying in the formation plus two pilots flying in different positions because the team rotates every year,” said Paul Crowder, Director. “We follow that chal lenging journey and everything it entails, for them and for the entire squadron. I don’t think most people quite understand everything it takes to do what they do. We all felt very lucky to be there among these elite pilots, support officers and enlisted personnel and to see how incredibly proud they are to be on this team. There is just a tremendous amount of joy and love, diversity and inclusivity, camaraderie and friendship. The most daunting part for us, as filmmakers, was how to capture it all and bring it to IMAX screens.”
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Producer J.J. Abrams added, “A documentary following an entire year with the Blue Angels - and doing it in IMAX with tools that are traditionally used in narrative storytelling - felt like an amazing opportunity. Most of the preparation and planning went into filming the aerial maneuvers, but it doesn’t compare to what they go through in preparing for their season. It’s a remarkable thing to see.”
Glen Powell, best known for his starring roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters, stepped behind the camera to serve as a producer. “When we look up and see something spectacular, we just take it for granted that it is right,” he noted. “But we don’t see all the effort that it takes to bring that spectacular thing to life. Watching these people sit around the table literally ‘chair flying’ the entire demo and then breaking it down, you feel that relentless pursuit of perfection. It’s a different language; you can’t even process what they’re saying, but you know there is intent behind everything. It really makes it crackle.”
The film is a fitting tribute to the extraordinary teamwork, passion and pride of the hundreds of outstanding men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps who have had the honor to serve in the Blue Angels squadron...past and present.
The Blue Angels was directed by Crowder and produced by Powell, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, Mark Monroe, Abrams and Hannah Minghella. John Turner, Bill
O’Dowd, Emerson Davis, Rob Stone and Greg Wooldridge served as executive producers, with Maren Domzalski and Bridget Topp co-producing.
The Blue Angels is a Bad Robot, Zipper Bros Films, IMAX Entertainment and Dolphin Films Production, in association with Amazon, MGM Studios, Sutter Road Picture Company, Diamond Docs and Barnstorm Productions. The film runs 45 minutes.
The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 Southwest 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. The Blue Angels is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX documentary film. For tickets, please visit: https:// mods.org/tickets - And for showtimes, please visit: https://mods.org/showtimes
About the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
The AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater is owned and operated by the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). The Theater showcases IMAX dual 4K laser projectors and a 15/70mm projection system, which revolutionizes the way guests experience films on the six-story-high screen with an immersive 12-channel sound system featuring 114 speakers capable of 52,000 watts of digital sound. Whether it’s a pin drop or feeling the heart-palpitating force of a volcano, audiences will experience a new visceral sound experience. The AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater is the only place in South Florida where you can experience the power of IMAX® with Laser and is one of only three Certified Giant Screen® theaters in Florida by the Giant Screen
Cinema Association. For showtimes, please visit: https://mods.org/showtimesPrivate screenings are available, please inquire by emailing: booking@mods.org.
About the Museum of Discovery and Science Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. MODS connects people to inspiring science, providing STEM education and cultural experiences for 450,000+ visitors annually in the 150,000 square foot facility. MODS is a 501 (c)(3) NonProfit Organization that has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for three decades. MODS has added to that distinction by being named Broward’s Hub for Resilience Education by the Board of the Community Foundation of Broward, selected by the LEGO Foundation as one of only 15 museums nationwide to join the Playful Learning Museum Network and awarded the prestigious 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum Service.
The Museum celebrates diversity and welcomes visitors from all walks of life. The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. MODS is located downtown at 401 Southwest Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, please visit: https://mods.orgOr call: (954) 467-MODS (6637).
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About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX’s network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of September 30, 2024, there were 1,788 IMAX systems (1,714 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 62 institutional) operating in 89 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “1970.” IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, DMR®, Filmed For IMAX®, IMAX LIVE™, and IMAX Enhanced® are trademarks and trade names of IMAX Corporation or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. For more information, visit: www.imax.com - You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaxFacebook: www.facebook.com/imaxLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ imax - X: www.twitter.com/imax - And YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaxmovies - (All photos courtesy of IMAX® Corporation)
the hundreds of outstanding men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps.
The film is a fitting tribute to the extraordinary teamwork, passion and pride of
Your 2025 Health Checklist: A Guide For Medicare Beneficiaries In Florida
By Steven Ruiz, President of CarePlus
As we step into 2025, the new year is a chance to embrace healthy living. For seniors and other Florida residents who are eligible for Medicare, key wellness goals start by making healthy decisions in collaboration with your doctor and health plan. When planning for your health in 2025, consider the following goals and tips.
Wellness Goals for a Vibrant 2025:
Stay Active
Ask your doctor about physical activity tailored to your ability level. Consider online fitness programs that offer a range of exercises from yoga to light aerobics, which can improve mobility and overall health. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, explore any fitness program covered by your plan.
Eat Well
A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains can help combat disease and keep you energized. (1) For a dietary plan that meets your specific health needs, ask your primary care physician to recommend a nutritionist or nutrition program if covered by your health plan.
Regular Check-ups
Seeing your primary care physician at least once each year may help prevent or identify concerns before they become problems. (2) Keep up with regular screenings and preventive services covered by both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
Mental Health Matters
Prioritize your Mental Health by staying connected with loved ones, engaging in
cial. Familiarize yourself with your Medicare benefits to assist in budgeting for unexpected medical costs. This understanding may help ensure peace of mind and financial stability.
Embrace Technology for Health
It’s never too late to learn new technology, especially when it may help enhance your health. Ask your doctor about wearable devices that monitor vital signs and encourage activity. If it’s difficult to go see your doctor, ask about telehealth options that may let you connect by computer or phone.
Your Partner in Health At CarePlus Health Plans, we want to support the Florida community in every step of your path to a healthy and fulfilling year. Let’s make 2025 your healthiest year yet!
New to Medicare? For information about CarePlus Health Plans, Florida residents can visit: www. CarePlusHealthPlans.com or contact a licensed CarePlus sales agent at: 1 (855) 450-1352
Award-Worthy Movies
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woman who rescues abandoned pets. All are real non-actors whose presence and participation put a complex human face on the tragedy. Co-starring Yamit Avital. “A sober attempt to address the unthinkable, avoiding intrusiveness and sensationalism”—Screen Daily.
Monday, January 27th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
That They May Face The Rising Sun Drama, 2023, Florida Premiere.
Directed by Pat Collins. Ireland, UK, 111minutes
Seasoned documentary filmmaker Collins (Song of Granite), whose earlier work has explored disappearing aspects of Irish culture, turns to fiction with this adaptation of John McGahern’s novel. Joe (Barry Ward) and Kate (Anna Bederke) abandon trendy London careers for a quiet life in the Irish countryside where Joe was born and where the seasons rule the rhythm of their days. The locals regard them with suspicion, especially when they aren’t seen at the village church. Collins delves deep for the old stories of belonging, departure and return. The cast includes veteran actors of the Irish stage and screen, including Lalor Roddy, Ruth McCabe, Brendan Conroy, Seán McGinley, and more. Best Film, 2024 Irish Film and Television Awards. “The Emerald Isle has rarely looked greener”—Eye for Film.
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.
Wild Diamond - Diamant Brut Drama, 2024, Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Agathe Riedinger. France, 103-minutes – In French with English subtitles
Selected to compete for the Palm d’Or in the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Wild Diamond represents a daring new generation of go-for-broke French female directors. Liane (Malou Khébizi), a workingclass teen in the south of France, lives for Social Media and aspires to Kardashian glitz styled from tawdry shoplifted booty. Although her online persona is brash and cartoonishly sexy, Liane is paradoxically an innocent, never more so than when she is led on by the scout for a TV reality show in search of new talent. Writer/Director Riedinger poignantly creates a unique portrait of a wannabe influencer hungry for the endless fame of the internet. “A startling bold and true French drama.. the audience feels blessed by the arrival of a filmmaker this accomplished”—Variety.
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
Never Alone - El Koskaan Yskin Drama / Jewish, 2025, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Klaus Härö. Finland, 85-minues – In Swedish, Yiddish, Russian, Hebrew, English, Finnish, and German with English subtitles. Many heroes of Jewish resistance to the Nazis are still relatively unknown decades after WWII. In the hands of director Härö (The Fencer), the story of a risky maneuver by Jewish Helsinki businessman Abraham Stiller to save the lives of eight refugees comes to the screen with immense heart and impressive period veracity. Even as Finland appeared to be a haven for Jews fleeing the Nazis, the government formed an alliance with Nazi Germany against Russia. Stiller, wealthy, respected, and well-connected in political circles, calls in every favor and puts his life, reputation and business on the line to mount a clandestine mission to save the eight Jewish men scheduled for deportation to a death camp. Co-starring Ville Virtane and Karl Hietalahti.
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. Yasmeen’s Element
Drama, 2024, Florida Premiere. Directed by Amman Abbasi. USA, Pakistan, Portugal, 76-minutes – In Urdu with English subtitles
The beauty of northern Pakistan’s
mountainous Hunza Valley region is the breathtaking backdrop to this colorful tale of an earnest child’s pursuit of her lost homework assignment, unaware that the Taliban is enacting a restrictive new plan for her future in her very own village.
Loosely adapted from journalist Jeffrey E. Stern’s nonfiction book The Last Thousand, this drama follows Yasmeen, a lively 12-year-old eager student in search of her teacher’s home and encountering baffled neighbors, preoccupied medical workers, and men dismissive of her mission. The film’s allegorical aspect is subtle yet ultimately clear when the next school day dawns for Yasmeen and her friends. Starring Eshal Fatima. “An enthralling escapade… transfixing”—IndieWire.
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
Troll Storm
Documentary / Jewish, 2023, Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Eunice Law. USA, 83-minutes
A Montana realtor’s win in a groundbreaking First Amendment court case that struck a blow to white supremacy and neo-Nazism is charted in this searing docu mentary. Tanya Gersh, a wife, mom, and successful business woman, becomes the target of a smear campaign initially launched by a neighbor. Outsider far-right extremists jump into the act, sensing an opportunity for grandstanding their antisemitic agenda. Gersh’s contact information and location is released nationally in a hate publication, resulting in a cyber storm of death threats and harassment that cause the family to fear for their safety. Steeled by a knowledge of his tory and a sense of solidarity with Holocaust survivors, Gersh digs in and chooses to fight back.
Note: Tanya Gersh will be present for audience discussion.
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 –4:00 p.m.
The Kiss - Kysset
Historical Drama, 2022, USA Premiere. Directed by Bille August. Denmark, 116-minutes – In Danish with English sub titles Oscar-winning director August (Pelle The Conqueror) adapts Stefan Zweig’s bestselling novel Beware of Pity as The Kiss. In 1913 Denmark, as World War I is brewing, Anton (Esben Smed), an aristocratic but penniless cavalry officer helps Baron Lovenskjold (Lars Mikkelsen) out of a jam and earns a place as a favored guest at his castle. Attracted to the baron’s vivacious niece but showering solicitous attention on Edith, his beautiful wheelchair-bound daughter, Anton is soon caught in a trap of his own making when the grate ful young heiress mistakes kind ness for love. Demonstrating his signature talent for historical drama, August makes superb use of authentic Danish loca tions including the Ravnholt Estate and Lykkesholm Castle. Co-starring David Dencik and Clara Rosager.
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 –7:00 p.m.
Midwestern Catholic family of their eldest son’s fiancée to a Shabbos dinner for a first social blending of the clans. With tensions simmering, kosher klutziness and a prank gone wrong set the scene for chaos. By the time that there’s a dead body on the bathroom floor it starts to look like Agatha Christie-meets-Woody Allen. Kyra Sedgwick is a quirky standout as an obsessive matriarch, and Cliff “Method Mad” Smith of Wu Tang Clan excels as a helpful doorman. “One of the funniest movie films ever to take place during a Shabbos dinner”—Solzy at the Movies.
For more information about the SASIFF or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.sasiff.org.
About The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival: The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival©, presented by MorseLife, aims to bring highly antici-
2025 - January 30th, 2025 and EVO Entertainment Delray from January 31stFebruary 2nd, 2025. For more information, please visit: www.sasiff.org - Or: www.facebook.com/DME.SASIFF - And: www.twitter.com/dmesasiff - Or: www.instagram.com/dme_sasiff - Or call: (561) 220-6735.
About MorseLife: MorseLife serves more than 3,600 seniors every day on its campus in West Palm Beach and through its community outreach programs. Founded in 1983, MorseLife is a provider of health care and residential services for seniors in Palm Beach County. A charitable, Not-For-Profit Organization, its programs also include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, independent and assisted living, memory care assisted living, hospice, home health care, care management, meals-onwheels, and PACE. Since its beginnings, MorseLife has built a reputation and tradition of caring for seniors with excel-
Bad Shabbos Comedy / Jewish, 2024, North Palm Beach County Premiere. Directed by Daniel Robbins. USA, 84-minutes
The Centerpiece Night of SASIFF presents the Audience Award winner at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. This funny film showcases family dysfunction, religious disparity and sibling rivalry when a family on the Upper West Side invite the
pated, critically acclaimed, and thoughtprovoking films to Palm Beach County. As a world-class film festival, The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International represents a major contribution to the cultural life of Palm Beach County. SASIFF returns for a new season with screenings at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from January 23rd,
MIDAS MAN – January 24
EX-HUSBANDS – January 26
Helping Students Begin A Career In The Energy Industry
FPL, United Way Miami Launch Program To Train The Next Generation Of Lineworkers
Today, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and United Way Miami proudly welcomed the first class of students to the pilot Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which will prepare them with technical skills and knowledge required for a potential career as lineworkers.
This program recruits candidates from United Way Miami’s transformative workforce fund, UpSkill Miami, aiming to empower Miami-Dade County residents by offering skills training in high-demand industries, bridging the gap between a lack of skilled workers and unfilled jobs.
“At United Way, we know that addressing the challenges our community faces requires bold partnerships and innovative solutions,” said Symeria Hudson, President and CEO of United Way Miami. “Together with FPL, we’re proud to launch this first class of nearly a dozen individuals, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to enter the energy industry. We are opening doors to stable, rewarding careers by addressing the growing demand for skilled lineworkers. Partnerships like this demonstrate the power of coming together to create opportunities and build a community where every individual and family can succeed.” FPL’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program is for students interested in a future career as a skilled lineworker and features six months of formal training, which includes classroom instruction, field demonstration, computer-based training modules and two weeks of on-the-job training. During the program, students will learn to maintain and restore overhead and underground power lines, as well as the safe operations and care for various types of heavy equipment.
“We’re honored to partner with United Way Miami to help provide unique career development opportunities for students throughout South Florida,” said Ed De Varona, FPL Vice President of Power Delivery. “At FPL, lineworkers provide an essential service that powers the everyday lives of our customers. The skills these students will learn through this PreApprenticeship Program will set the stage for them to begin fulfilling careers that are important to our company, their communities and the state of Florida.”
During the program, students will par-
ticipate in a two-week internship. Upon successfully completing the program, students may be considered for job offers with FPL for open positions based in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
To learn more about UpSkill Miami, visit: https://unitedwaymiami.org/UpSkillMiami
Florida Power and Light Company
As America’s largest electric utility, Florida Power & Light Company serves more customers and sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to approximately 6 million accounts, or more than 12 million people. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy,
[1] Ed De Varona, FPL Vice President of Power Delivery, congratulates students on starting the program and discusses the importance and value of safety.
[2] Latasha Moore, Senior Director, United Way Miami Center for Financial Stability discusses resources available to students while they are enrolled in the program.
[3] Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) proudly welcomed the first class of students to the new Bright Path Pre-Apprenticeship program, “Learners Today. Lineworkers Tomorrow” which will prepare them with the technical skills and knowledge required for a potential career as lineworkers. The program is a partnership with United Way Miami, UpSkill Miami, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers labor union.
Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energy company widely recognized for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity.
NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEra Energy.com - Or: www.FPL.com - Or: www.NextEraEnergyResources.com
United Way Miami
United Way Miami has been a leader in Miami-Dade’s NonProfit Community for 100 years. Founded in 1924, we work with
our network of donors, volunteers and partners to transform the lives of our most vulnerable residents. We leverage our unique position to convene the community and build awareness of MiamiDade’s needs and potential. Through our Core Four pillars – Health & Wellbeing, Education, Resilient Communities and Economic Mobility – we invest in more than 100 programs at over 60 impact partner agencies and lead 17 initiatives to address local issues and support families and individuals throughout the county. Entering our next century, we’re building on our legacy of future-focused, innovative, collaborative work to continue making a lasting impact today and for generations to come. For more information, visit: https://unitedwaymiami.org
Lauderdale are immeasurable. We thrilled to shine the spotlight on them during Women’s History Month and beyond.”
Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted in the 40-photo exhibit include Ticie Swaggerty (1887-1971), CoOwner of Swaggerty Taxi Co. and President of the Lauderdale Transit Co. who grew the company from a single Buick in 1919 to the building of a new bus terminal in 1943, Edee Greene (1913-2000), a founder and essential operations of Women in Distress of Broward County, that has helped more than 250,000 homeless and abused women and children with items like housing, food, clothing, and counseling since 1974, Pualani Mossman Avon (1917-2006), the face of Hawaiian tourism pre-WWII, a business owner who owned and operated dance studios, clothing stores (including the Mai-Kai retail store) and manager of sales and promotion tours for the South Pacific and Asia for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Boulevard Travel Center, Patricia Murphy (1905-1979), proprietor, creative mind, hostess, and landscaper of Patricia Murphy’s Candlelight Restaurant who built herself into a brand and remained running the landmark entity until 1977, Virginia Shuman Young (1917-1994), who served as the city’s Vice Mayor Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore and who championed civic and community causes including Boy and Girl Scouts, the United
proud to share their success and achievements through this reception and engaging photography exhibit.”
History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County” presented by UKG is proudly celebrating its fifth anniversary year. Last year’s honorees that have become part of History Fort Lauderdale’s permanent exhibition space devoted to telling our stories have included Arlene Pecora, past President and CEO of Signature Grand, Jenni Morejon, President and CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, Laurie Sallarulo, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida, Sigrid McCawley, Managing Partner of Boies Schiller Flexner, and Jasmin Shirley, Program Director, CIED,HICP, of Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc. Other past honorees have included Lori Wheeler, Vice President of Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Barbara Sharief, former Broward County Commissioner and Founder and CEO of South Florida Pediatric Homecare, Inc., Heather Geronemus, Senior Director social equity, opportunity and impact at UKG, Stephanie Toothaker, Esq., Chairwoman and Chief Strategist of Toothaker.org, Joy Satterlee, Executive Director of Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood, Ramola Motwani, Chairwoman, Merrimac Ventures, Sebrina María
Founder and Owner of
Total Marine Solutions, Kathleen Cannon, president and CEO of United Way Broward County, Melanie Dickinson, Publisher of South Florida Business Journal, Bertha Henry, County for Broward County, Executive Vice President of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Kareen Boutros, of Broward Workshop; Market President of Bank of America; Heather Havericak, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital; Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., President and CEO of Community Foundation of Broward; Stacy Ritter, President and CEO of Visit Lauderdale and Burnadette NorrisWeeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC and Founder of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute.
History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG is sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore PRIME magazine and Dillard’s.
Tickets for the March 5 recognition and benefit reception honoring today’s leaders are $50 and are available at: https://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2025.
For more information about History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County” 2025 presented by UKG, or to join this event as a sponsor, call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/ GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamallfl.com.
About Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Galleria Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, features a variety of popular dining and retail options. Macy’s, Dillard’s and H&M anchor the center which also is
Pandora. The center features a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s. Powerhouse Gym and Blue Martini can also be found at the property. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s worldfamous beach, it is minutes from the airport, port, downtown, hotels and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). Located at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., it is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. through Sat. and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun. Restaurants and anchors enjoy varied hours. More information is available by calling: (954) 564-1036 or by visiting: www.galleriamall-fl.com.
History Fort Lauderdale Since 1962, History Fort Lauderdale has served as the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors. It brings the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Guests to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus - the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1907 Pioneer House Museum, the 1899 Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse Museum and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints. History Fort Lauderdale is located at 231 SW Second Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are available online at: http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets. History Fort Lauderdale is a nonprofit agency supported by memberships, grants and charitable contributions.
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Enough Is Enough: Shield Kids
From Sexually Explicit Content
The Supreme Court’s Need To Uphold Critical Common Sense Age Verification Law
This month, on January 15th, 2025, the United States Supreme Court has an historic opportunity to profoundly impact the lives of America’s youth by protecting them from the evils of online sexual exploitation. By upholding Texas’ age verification law in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, 23-50627 (5th Cir. 2024), the Supreme Court can protect the innocence and dignity of countless children.
The multi-billion-dollar pornography industry would have the Court believe that preventing children from accessing sexually explicit content via a simple verification of one’s age would overly burden consenting adults and violate their First Amendment rights. This is the same age old “privacy” argument that was used by the ACLU, the Free Speech Coalition and the American Library Association in the nineties. The Supreme Court, legislators, the media and the public should not be deceived by their dishonest tactics! Obscene content that meets the three prong standard pursuant to Miller v. California, 413 U.S. 15 (1973), is illegal under U.S. federal law and has no protection under the First Amendment. Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter 71 §§1460-1470, prohibits distribution of such obscenity, including via the internet and other digital means.
For over three decades, Enough Is Enough has fought for common sense age verification laws as an effective tool in the fight to protect children from exposure to
both soft-core material (broadcast indecency and harmful to minors content), hard-core prosecutable obscenity and child pornography, and the trauma that results from exposure to such toxic material.
Age verification is still used as an effective shield to protect minor children from pornography in print, television and broadcast. For instance, a consenting adult can buy a Penthouse magazine or rent an X-rated video, but a minor child cannot. Age verification is also required to obtain a driver’s license, buy alcohol and cigarettes, legally vote, and serve in our nation’s military. Certainly, this same standard of care should be applied to protecting our most vulnerable citizensnamely children-which is why, today, we call upon the Supreme Court to uphold Texas’ age verification law and establish a path forward for all states to take similar action.
Yet, for decades, the pornography industry has been given a free pass to distribute obscene content online accessible to anyone, including children, thus profiting from the distribution of this illegal content while knowingly and blatantly breaking federal obscenity laws that have gone largely unenforced since George W. Bush was president. In 1996, Congress enacted the Communications Decency Act (CDA) seeking to regulate obscene and indecent content online. And while, in Reno v. ACLU, 521 U.S. 844
My Hollywood Pride
“Keep it 100”
Street Festival & Centennial Celebration in Downtown Hollywood
This Saturday, January 26th, the fourth annual My Hollywood Pride returns to Downtown Hollywood with the “Keep it 100” themed Street Festival, a City of Hollywood Centennial Celebration, honoring the dynamic South Florida LGBTQ+ community. Presented in collaboration with the Hollywood LGBTQ+ Council, the event will kick-off at 1 p.m. and close at 7 p.m.
The “Keep It 100” theme is a nod to the City’s Centennial celebrations this year, as well as to the 100 score the City of Hollywood holds with the Human Rights Campaign on their Municipal Equality Index. This represents the 4th year in a row the City has received a maximum 100 score.
Event Highlights
Main Stage Performances: Featured artist Vikina, Latin Grammy nominee and Queen of Latin EDM, will take the stage for the grand finale! Miss 305 will bring an electrifying performance to the stage. Also, Her Majesty the Queen will open the event, performing the greatest hits of Queen. Expect live music and captivating dance acts throughout the day, designed to provide family-inclusive programming for all.
Youth Zone: Activations and experiences with several local organizations, including Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, Museum of Science and
Discovery, Pridelines, Football Unites, Big Pride (Big Brothers and Big Sisters) and many more. These initiatives are designed to empower and support LGBTQ+ youth, ensuring they have a place to shine.
Cultural Hub: Local Artists include Lori Practico, known for purposeful canvas work and vibrant murals. She has achieved a national presence with more than 100 murals in 16 states and solo exhibits in Florida and Virginia. Haitianborn and local Hollywood resident Christophe Benjamin will also be featured. Christophe began his career at age 12 and his prodigious talent led him to early success in Fine Art as well as awardwinning poetry. There will also be exhibits from the Stonewall National Museum Archives & Library, the largest LGBTQ+ archives collection in the world.
Cinema Paradiso will also feature film screenings from the OUTshine Film Festival, a year-round cultural arts event that features monthly screenings, including the signature Cocktails & Cinema™ series. Documentaries from CAOBA/Unity Coalition, a Miami-based organization whose mission is advancing equality for the Latinx/Hispanic and Indigenous LGBTQ community through education, leadership and awareness, since 2002.
Community and Social Organizations: The festival brings together the best of the LGBTQ+ community, with numerous
(1997), certain aspects of the CDA were found to infringe upon free speech, the Supreme Court did recognize that “Transmitting obscenity and child pornography, whether via the Internet or other means, is already illegal under federal law for both adults and juveniles.”
Further, as the state of Texas has correctly argued in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the Supreme Court has consistently recognized that Congress has a ‘‘compelling government interest’’ to protect the physical and psychological well-being of minors, which includes shielding them from indecent and obscene content.
Since the 90’s, Social Media has exploded onto the scene and the laws on the books need to be updated to protect the millions of American children who are using these platforms. As the world grows increasingly reliant upon a variety of digital devices including cell phones, tablets, and gaming devices, children grow increasingly vulnerable to online risks. Forty-three percent of kids aged 8-12 own a smartphone (57% a tablet) and of kids aged 13-18, 88% own a smartphone (36% a tablet). Ninety-five percent of 13–17-year-olds use Social Media. With this explosion in the use of such devices, evolving social media and app platforms, and expanded public Wi-Fi availability, children and teens have easy, free and unrestricted access to prosecutable obscenity like hard-core, extreme content
depicting graphic sex acts, rape, strangulation, and violence; even material depicting the sexual abuse or rape of a child.
Peer-reviewed research and medical science shows that internet pornography is a fueling factor in the sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Seventy-three percent of teens ages 13 to 17 have watched pornography online— and more than half (54%) reported first seeing pornography by the time they reached the age of 13, Common Sense Media, “Teens and Pornography, 2023. The exposure of children to internet pornography is harming their developing brains. “Pornography consumption is associated with decreased brain volume in the right striatum, decreased left striatum activation, and lower functional connectivity to the prefrontal cortex.” Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry – 2014. Despite what the pornography industry says, age verification technologies have improved throughout the years and are effective tools in the fight to protect children from the evils of pornographic online content. To date, 19 states have enacted age verification laws, with potentially more to follow. It is our hope the highest court in the nation upholds the very laws designed to safeguard the precious innocence of our most vulnerable citizens, our children…. America’s future.
For decades, the pornography industry has been given a free pass to distribute obscene content online accessible to anyone, including children
New Year Weight-Loss Challenge
To help individuals, couples and groups kick off the New Year by embracing healthier habits while also celebrating selflove while working towards fitness goals, HealthyWage—the industry innovating pioneer in weight loss and wellness motivation and incentive programs—today announced the launch of its free-to-enter “$10,000 Love Your Body Weight Loss Challenge “—a 40-day wellness initiative with sign-ups now underway for the January 6th challenge start. The program is designed to not only inspire and encourage participants to stick with the effort and reach their weight loss goals (via any method of their choice) and be financially rewarded in kind, but also simultaneously experience a transformative journey that goes beyond dieting; one incorporating a more holistic lifestyle shift improving nutrition, fitness and mental well-being overall for the long-run.
Having paid out more than $68 Million cash rewards for a collective 4+ million pounds lost since launching in 2009, HealthyWage has maintained its position as the world’s leading purveyor of money-driven diet contests and challenges for individuals, teams and corporate wellness groups. The company’s extensive track record of inspiring success is exemplified by throngs of Success Stories showcasing both women and men who’ve achieved life-changing transformations through HealthyWage Challenges—many with weight loss excess of 100 pounds and winnings over $10,000.
Unlike traditional weight loss initiatives that focus solely on the scale, HealthyWage’s challenge is rooted in body positivity. The campaign emphasizes self-acceptance, body care and personal transformation. It’s designed to inspire participants to prioritize self-care, celebrate their bodies, and invest in their overall well-being.
“The Love Your Body Challenge” is about more than just shedding pounds; it promotes self-acceptance and celebrates diversity in all body shapes and sizes,” said David Roddenberry, HealthyWage Co-Founder “It’s also about embracing the weight-loss journey, practicing selfcare and recognizing the strength and beauty within at every stage the process. This challenge aligns with numerous 2024 studies highlighting the importance of body positivity and mental health, including research finding that taking breaks from social media can significantly enhance self-esteem and body image. Other study findings confirmed that exposure to body-positive imagery boosts satisfaction and reduces weight concerns. We embrace these mindsets and practices, which can reduce angst during one’s weight-loss journey and make the experience over much more joyful…not to mention lucrative.”
Challenge Details
The “$10,000 Love Your Body Weight Loss Challenge” is completely free to join and is entirely funded by HealthyWage, itself. Participants have 40 days, from January 6th, 2025 to February 14th, 2025 to lose 4% of their individual body weight.
Those who achieve this goal will equally split the $10,000 Prize Pot. To keep participants motivated, HealthyWage will host weekly online activities, including fitness tips, nutrition guidance, and mental health exercises like journaling and meditation. Weekly swag giveaways will provide additional opportunities for participants to win prizes and stay on track.
Participants can quickly and easily register to partake in this challenge online at: https://www.healthywage.com/fastrack/ free-10000-challenge/
Upping the Ante with the ‘HealthyWager’
In addition to the group challenge, HealthyWage also offers the HealthyWager Challenge—a customizable weight loss program that allows individuals to set personal weight loss goals and bet on their success—all using parameters they set for themselves. Participants can win up to $10,000 for achieving their targets.
HealthyWage is founded on substantive research and “double-incentivization” methodology that proves competition and rewards—especially the cash variety—can as much as triple the effectiveness of weight loss programs. And, the proof is in the performance in the form of quantifiable and undeniable metrics that behavioral economics-based gamification works when it comes to weight loss.
“Studies continue to show that monetary incentives serve to enhance the effectiveness of, and duly complement, weightloss programs of any and all sorts, especially when paid out quickly like our various programs,” said Roddenberry. “The
average HealthyWager participant more than doubles their investment if they are successful at achieving their goal. The financial upside potential is impressive.” So effective is this diet gamification method, famous personalities have joined HealthyWage in the fight to get America fit including global health and fitness expert Jillian Michaels, as well as actress and talk show host Sherri Shepherd, to name a few.
About HealthyWage Industry-leading health and wellness purveyor HealthyWage provides cash incentives, social and expert-based support, tools and resources, and goalsetting and tracking technologies to address our nation’s obesity epidemic and improve America’s collective health. HealthyWage is at the forefront of the weight wagering movement, having formally created competitive, cash-fueled programs for more than 90 Fortune 500 and other companies, hospitals, health systems, insurers, school systems, municipal governments and other organizations throughout the U.S., and their program has been more informally run at more than 3,000 companies and organizations. The company was founded in response to academic research that proves even small cash rewards triple the effectiveness of weight-loss programs; that people are more effective at losing weight when their own money is at risk; and that social networks play a large role in the spread of obesity, and will likely play a large role in reversing obesity. Learn more at: www.HealthyWage.com
A Body Positivity Approach to Weight Loss