/second-act Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, WLRN has brought you the stories of how South Florida's arts organizations had to change the way they connected with their audiences during shutdowns. Now that the curtain has gone up once again at so many local venues, our reporting series called Second Act will cover the possible lasting impacts of those changes.If you've got a story for us, please send an email to talktous@wlrnnews.org with the words "Second Act" in the subject line. en-US WLRN Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:09:45 GMT /culture/2022-10-13/outshine-film-festival-returns-to-south-florida-with-movies-that-say-gay-loud-and-clear The festival's director says Florida's current political climate makes LGBTQ+ film festivals "more important than ever before." Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:09:45 GMT /culture/2022-10-13/outshine-film-festival-returns-to-south-florida-with-movies-that-say-gay-loud-and-clear Christine DiMattei /news/2022-06-07/why-south-florida-actors-just-love-city-theatres-summer-shorts To area thespians, the annual event — which celebrates its 25th anniversary — is more than just another show. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:55:00 GMT /news/2022-06-07/why-south-florida-actors-just-love-city-theatres-summer-shorts Christine DiMattei /culture/2022-05-18/after-a-long-covid-pause-juggerknot-theatre-is-back-with-a-one-man-show With an eclectic blend of music, storytelling and even games, Eric Garcia's autobiographical 'The Blues Opera' reveals the secret agony of an Alzheimer's caregiver. Wed, 18 May 2022 09:56:00 GMT /culture/2022-05-18/after-a-long-covid-pause-juggerknot-theatre-is-back-with-a-one-man-show Christine DiMattei /news/2022-05-11/limon-dance-company-returns-to-south-florida-with-performances-and-master-classes-for-high-school-students The Limon dancers will team up with Dance NOW! Miami for performances in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Wed, 11 May 2022 10:01:00 GMT /news/2022-05-11/limon-dance-company-returns-to-south-florida-with-performances-and-master-classes-for-high-school-students Christine DiMattei /news/2022-04-29/trumpeter-etienne-charles-acquaints-audiences-with-american-jazzs-west-african-roots A pair of concerts at Overtown's Lyric Theater will include talks on the influence of West African rhythms on American music. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:43:19 GMT /news/2022-04-29/trumpeter-etienne-charles-acquaints-audiences-with-american-jazzs-west-african-roots Christine DiMattei /news/2022-04-21/in-coral-gables-two-historic-churches-become-an-arts-sanctuary The founders of the new Sanctuary of the Arts envision it as a 'go-to' place for performances and training. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:30:00 GMT /news/2022-04-21/in-coral-gables-two-historic-churches-become-an-arts-sanctuary Christine DiMattei /news/2022-04-08/miami-city-ballet-to-continue-its-pandemic-era-pop-up-shows With its "To Florida, With Love" series of free, short performances, Miami City Ballet aims to celebrate South Florida's diversity. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:46:56 GMT /news/2022-04-08/miami-city-ballet-to-continue-its-pandemic-era-pop-up-shows Christine DiMattei /news/2022-04-01/portuguese-dance-troupe-examines-a-long-forgotten-piece-of-jewish-history Dança em Diálogos joins South Florida's Dance NOW! Miami for a piece inspired by the 15th Century forced conversion of Portuguese Jews Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:40:49 GMT /news/2022-04-01/portuguese-dance-troupe-examines-a-long-forgotten-piece-of-jewish-history Christine DiMattei /news/2021-12-09/the-second-act-is-here-how-are-south-florida-artists-connecting-with-audiences As we exit the COVID crisis, help our reporters document the recovery of our region's cultural economy. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:51:57 GMT /news/2021-12-09/the-second-act-is-here-how-are-south-florida-artists-connecting-with-audiences WLRN News /news/2022-02-23/this-is-a-good-time-for-miami-world-renowned-violinist-joshua-bell-on-the-citys-classical-music-scene-covid-silver-linings-and-what-he-learned-from-his-soprano-wife Violinist Joshua Bell returns to South Florida this week with the London-based Academy of St. Martin in the Fields orchestra. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/2022-02-23/this-is-a-good-time-for-miami-world-renowned-violinist-joshua-bell-on-the-citys-classical-music-scene-covid-silver-linings-and-what-he-learned-from-his-soprano-wife Christine DiMattei /news/2022-01-26/a-lack-of-tax-incentives-has-scared-film-producers-away-from-florida-what-will-get-them-back Broward County's new film commissioner says incentive plans are a must to bring back job-creating film and TV projects. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/2022-01-26/a-lack-of-tax-incentives-has-scared-film-producers-away-from-florida-what-will-get-them-back Christine DiMattei /news/2021-12-22/miami-new-drama-musical-examines-the-life-of-jazz-great-louis-armstrong The book for "A Wonderful World" was written by playwright and TV writer Aurin Squire, who grew up in Miami-Dade County. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT /news/2021-12-22/miami-new-drama-musical-examines-the-life-of-jazz-great-louis-armstrong Christine DiMattei