Arts & Culture

AvMed will present several online concerts on Facebook Live during its Live! from the Broward Center for the Performing Arts series. Coming up on July 27 is Havana-native Alex del Sol, who performs with a flamenco dancer. Other upcoming acts include jazz duo Davis and Dow (Aug. 17), vocal group Brazilian Voices (Aug. 31) and

By Jill Lefkowitz About the piece: Produced for Chen Bitton’s Q.U.A.R.A.N.T.I.N.E. project, this acrylic painting (on a 30-inch-by-40-inch canvas) emerged from the artist’s happy, meditative state (thus the bright, vibrant colors). “As with most of my work, the painting is spontaneous, revealing a sense of community, inclusivity and warmth with a focus on hope. The figurative abstracts merge

As we continue to live through tumultuous times, History Fort Lauderdale is inviting residents to step into the serenity of South Florida through the exhibit “The Art of Tim Forman: Beachscapes.” The exhibit, which will be on display at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue), presents the work of the South Floridian with

Love Can Beat 6 Feet By Stephanie Leyden About the piece: The part-painting, part-drawing (fused together in Photoshop) touches on social distancing—and global kindness. “Love is a universal language, and the two cats depict this in such a neutral and simplistic way. It shows our unique ability as humans to overcome and triumph over hardships

Walking outside around Miami Design District—mask on, of course—you’ll find a few new works of art livening the famous Miami neighborhood. Miami Design District’s new curator Claire Breukel is introducing works from domestic and international artists, including a taste of Peréz Art Museum Miami (PAMM), which is closed until September. Here are a few works

Pictured above: Alice Rahon’s The Next Morning; Collection of Frances and Don Baxter   The Museum: The Frank in Pembroke Pines The Exhibits: The Academy, In Between and works by Elton Burgest, Colby DeGraaf and The Views: In The Academy, a 360-degree interactive tour shows viewers artwork from Florida International University’s Department of Art + Art

Business for the Arts Broward continues to support the local art landscape with a series of virtual art classes. The first is No Fear Art – Drawing Edition, which promises to help participants not only release their fears of creating but also enjoy the process. Leading this creative journey is artist Lori Pratico (pictured above),

Organizations throughout the South Florida arts community received some much-needed good news with this week’s announcement by Funding Arts Broward (FAB!). The nonprofit organization, committed to preserving the arts in Broward County and beyond, awarded 2021 grant funding totaling $300,000. Thirty-seven different cultural entities received funding. “We are fortunate to foster a dedicated membership base

The coronavirus may have forced an early end to Florida Grand Opera’s 79th season, but the organization is staying committed to its mission of storytelling through its FGO Go virtual programming. As FGO’s general director and CEO Susan T. Danis says, live performance is about connecting with the audience, and launching FGO Go came from

While Kelly Merkur was earning her bachelor’s degree in textile design at the University of Kansas, she purposefully managed to avoid all painting electives. “I think I was intimidated by it,” she says. Though she did work in the textile industry, she set her art aside to focus on raising her daughters. But just last

While Broward Center for the Performing Arts has had to close its physical doors, it’s opened its virtual doors to South Florida residents. Fort Lauderdale’s destination for premier entertainment recently introduced online educational classes in acting, singing, dancing and improv through Broward Center Education at Home. Supported by the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, the classes

It took three years for Kevin Cronin to finish the book that chronicles his career with rock group REO Speedwagon. But thanks to his daughter, Holly, it took just one conversation in the kitchen to settle on a title for the project, which Cronin recently turned in to his literary agent. “Holly came home from