/tags/performing-arts performing arts en-US WLRN Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT /culture/2022-10-27/approved-new-115-million-performing-arts-center-in-boca-raton-closer-to-being-a-cultural-hub The founders of a new $115 million dollar performing arts center in Boca Raton's Mizner Park say it will reinvigorate the cultural scene in the city, giving people from across South Florida another incentive to support local arts. But shovels aren't ready to be put in the ground quite yet - the center has to keep track of any cost escalation. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT /culture/2022-10-27/approved-new-115-million-performing-arts-center-in-boca-raton-closer-to-being-a-cultural-hub Wilkine Brutus /2022-06-07/floridas-budget-radio-poder-summer-shorts-festival The governor makes big cuts to South Florida programs in the most recent budget. Plus, a local radio station focuses on serving the indigenous immigrant population. And the Summer Shorts Festival returns with a series of plays — one of them written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:13:00 GMT /2022-06-07/floridas-budget-radio-poder-summer-shorts-festival Caitie Muñoz, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2022-04-06/new-100-million-performing-arts-center-in-the-works-in-boca-raton Digital and immersive media experiences will be center stage at this new performing arts center in Boca Raton. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:06:52 GMT /news/2022-04-06/new-100-million-performing-arts-center-in-the-works-in-boca-raton Wilkine Brutus /culture/2022-02-15/like-a-hammer-to-let-go-of-their-sorrows-venezuelan-siudy-garrido-is-a-flamenco-force Venezuelan-born, Miami-based Siudy Garrido is a modernizing force in a historically Spanish-dominated art form. She performs this weekend in Aventura. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT /culture/2022-02-15/like-a-hammer-to-let-go-of-their-sorrows-venezuelan-siudy-garrido-is-a-flamenco-force Tim Padgett /news/2021-06-03/reaching-racial-equity-in-the-performing-arts-musicians-actors-meet-in-broward-to-share-ideas A small — masked and distanced — in-person audience, as well as people on Zoom watched the event, which was the launch of the Broward Center's initiative Arts For Action: Black Voices. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:20:17 GMT /news/2021-06-03/reaching-racial-equity-in-the-performing-arts-musicians-actors-meet-in-broward-to-share-ideas Caitie Muñoz /2021-05-05/need-aid-for-your-shuttered-venue-end-of-may-is-the-earliest-you-might-get-it Qualified applicants can expect to see emergency relief money by the end of the month. Wed, 05 May 2021 09:31:57 GMT /2021-05-05/need-aid-for-your-shuttered-venue-end-of-may-is-the-earliest-you-might-get-it Andrew Limbong /2021-05-03/raising-the-curtain-for-south-florida-arts-economy-and-workers COVID-19 shut down South Florida’s arts economy. Performances, concerts and productions came to a stop for artists and behind-the-scene workers. But, slowly, the curtain is rising again. Mon, 03 May 2021 20:03:04 GMT /2021-05-03/raising-the-curtain-for-south-florida-arts-economy-and-workers Tom Hudson, Christine DiMattei /2020-11-18/florida-grand-operas-2020-2021-mainstage-season-canceled-due-to-pandemic Shows in large houses are a no-go, but FGO still plans to hold smaller concerts and opera performances throughout both Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:21:35 GMT /2020-11-18/florida-grand-operas-2020-2021-mainstage-season-canceled-due-to-pandemic Christine DiMattei /show/the-sunshine-economy/2020-02-10/the-sunshine-economy-the-business-of-the-hamilton-bump The “'Hamilton' Bump” is not a dance move during the blockbuster musical. It is a financial move driven by the hugely successful show. When a tour of the… Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:46:11 GMT /show/the-sunshine-economy/2020-02-10/the-sunshine-economy-the-business-of-the-hamilton-bump Tom Hudson /news/2019-12-18/fort-lauderdale-city-commissioners-debate-changing-street-performance-permits-for-buskers Fort Lauderdale city commissioners hope to attract more street performers and artists — “buskers” — to the city. However, instead of voting on changes to… Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:49:52 GMT /news/2019-12-18/fort-lauderdale-city-commissioners-debate-changing-street-performance-permits-for-buskers Caitie Muñoz