Activity is as busy as ever at the iconic Parker Playhouse. But, instead of instruments coming off the loading dock for that night’s concert, state-of-the-art equipment is being installed and renovations are on schedule that will create new hospitality experiences in one of Fort Lauderdale’s storied venues. The classic sophistication will be retained in the...Read More
Broward Center hosted virtual awards ceremony The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce that President and CEO Kelley Shanley has been honored with The George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts from the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s theater and arts honors. The 44th annual award ceremony took place virtually...Read More
Matt Korshoff, Senior Vice President at CenterState Bank, has been named chair of the Leadership Broward Board of Directors. Korshoff, a Leadership Broward Class XXVIII graduate, has served in various board leadership positions previously, including Vice President of Alumni, Vice President of Outreach, Treasurer and Chair-Elect. Korshoff will lead Leadership Broward’s strong executive committee of:...Read More
Families and children continue to struggle during this difficult time. The “new normal” has left them feeling anxious, stressed and helpless and many are in crisis. Children’s Harbor is committed to helping families and children in Broward County through their challenges with the launch of FREE in-home counseling, in collaboration with Children’s Services Council of...Read More
Free event is part of the Arts Mean Business Speaker Series Business for the Arts Broward (BFA) announces a free virtual visit with mixed media artist duo We Are Nice’n Easy on Tuesday, August 4 from 5 to 6 p.m. as part of the Arts Mean Business Speaker Series (AMB). Participants who want to attend...Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically increased the need for basic school supplies for students in Broward County schools. Business closures, lay-offs, reduced hours and more have made food and rent extremely difficult for many struggling families. Whether in the classroom, remotely learning or a hybrid model, one thing is certain. Now, more than EVER before,...Read More
The funds support pediatric primary care and dental care for children with special healthcare needs in Broward County When Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center’s (CDTC) signature fundraiser, the Waterway Soirée, was cancelled due to the pandemic, the non-profit organization’s newest board member Captain Lee Rosbach, star of Bravo’s hit series Below Deck, stepped up to the...Read More
Do you know a graduate of Broward County Public Schools who is making a difference in their community or in education? The Broward Education Foundation wants to know. The only 501(c)3 direct support organization of Broward County Public Schools is accepting nominations for the 2020 Hall of Fame Awards at browardeducationfoundation.org/nominate. Nominations will be accepted...Read More
How the LGBTQ+ Community is Perpetuating Philanthropy Through Mindful Giving Our Fund Foundation, South Florida’s only LGBTQ+ community foundation, announced the non-profit recently received three generous legacy gifts totaling almost $10 million. 100 percent of these funds will go towards providing critical aid to LGBTQ+ nonprofit agencies in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Before...Read More
Business for the Arts of Broward (BFA) has announced that its 6th Annual Art & Soul event, which moved to a virtual format due to COVID-19 in May, has been extended for three more months. Art from local artists can now be purchased through August 31 at www.bfabroward.org/programs/art-and-soul. Juried artwork sized at 12″ x 12″,...Read More
