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Highlights of Comedy, Lecture and ART, HISTORY & ATTRACTIONS
Variety at The Parker and BCPA
Here is just a sampling of other entertainment at BCPA and
The Parker. ArtServe
Member exhibition (now-Dec. 30). A display of works by local
Parker: Doktor Kaboom and the Wheel of Science, Oct. artists. Free, public opening reception Fri. Oct, 6, 6-9 pm with
16; Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth Nov. 16; Peppa exhibition titled “Sole Perception.” ArtServe.org
Pig’s Singalong Nov, 25; Improv Under Hypnosis Jan, 2);
Comedian Paula Poundstone Jan, 26. Art + Stroll | Business for Arts Broward
Growing downtown free family friendly art exhibition event with
BCPA: Ben Brainard, Nov. 18, Colin Quinn, Small Talk Dec. 9,
David Nihill, Jan. 11; popular optional Sip & Stroll culinary, drink and art experience.
Usually held in April - 2024 date TBD. bfabroward.org
MUSIC & DANCE Bonnet House

Chicago-born artist Frederic Clay Bartlett built this estate in
SYMPHONY 1920 for his first wife, Helen Louise Birch, who died of breast
Broward is lucky enough to have two symphony orchestras: cancer in 1925. In 1931, Frederic married Evelyn Fortune Lilly,
Symphony of the Americas (sota.org) with Artistic Director who wintered there until 1995. The house and gardens remain
Pablo Mielgo; and the South Florida Symphony Orchestra much the same as they were in the 1920s. BonnetHouse.org
(southfloridasymphony.org) led by Sebrina Maria Alfonso.
SOA season highlights include Curtain Up! Music of John Historic Stranahan House Museum
Williams; Trailblazers! Women of Symphonic Music; and The oldest surviving structure in Broward. Built in 1901 as a
Broadway, the Showstoppers. trading post, the house tells the story of the founding Stranahan
family and the birth of the city. StranahanHouse.org
SFSO season includes five classical masterworks featuring
Schubert, Stravinsky, Brahams, Bernstein, Tchaikovsky and History Fort Lauderdale
others; Handel’s Messiah; and premiers by groundbreaking Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture
women composers Florence Price, Ellen Taafe Zwilich and (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). Features paintings and sculptures by local
Jesse Montgomery. contemporary artists. Other permanent and traveling exhibits
are on display throughout the year. HistoryFortLauderdale.org
JAZZ SERIES Museum of Discovery & Science & IMAX
Highlights featuring legendary icons and emerging talent.
The Museum of Discovery & Science is a perfect outing for
At BCPA: Jesse Cook (Jan. 4) and Spyro Gyra with Jeff Lorber families and fun for all ages. Watch playful live otters, explore
Fusion (Feb. 23-24). Florida ecosystems, and see what roamed the earth in
At The Parker: Brian Culbertson (Nov. 2; Lucia Micarelli and prehistoric times, with 20 immersive and interactive permanent
Leo Amuedo (Dec. 3, and Pat Metheny (March 19 and traveling exhibits. Mods.org
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
BALLET Access, learn from and be inspired by the highest level of
BCPA: Classical and Neoclassical Ballets Oct 7; Le Papillon, visual artistic expression throughout time and from around the
Mar. 9. ArtsBalletTheatre.org
world. Offering diverse and innovative exhibitions, dynamic
BCPA: The Nutcracker. A holiday tradition. Captures the education and public programs. NSUArtMuseum.org
magic of the season with glimmering sets and dazzling
costumes. Dec. 8-10 MiamiCityBallet.org There’s so much to enjoy this coming season. Plan for it now!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jana Soeldner Danger is a freelance journalist who has written for a variety of publications, including the
Miami Herald newspaper, City & Shore Magazine, Las Olas Boulevard & Isles Magazine, several interior
design magazines, and various other publications. She lives in Hollywood with her husband and dog.

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