OutClique Magazine May 2026

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Unstoppable Music. Unforgettable Moments.

Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso leads South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 29th season in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Key West.

From the unmistakable first four notes of Beethoven’s epic Fifth to the exultant power of his monumental Ninth the choral masterpiece that erupts in the triumphant “Ode to Joy” finale—to Florence Price’s trailblazing Violin Concerto No. 1—these history-making works soar with heart and soul. The season opens with Shostakovich’s propulsive Symphony No. 12 and concludes with the beloved Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, one of the most treasured works in the Chinese symphonic repertoire and often called the “Romeo and Juliet of the East.”

Join us for a season that moves. That breathes. That is unstoppable.

Nov. 11 & 13 | Ft. Lauderdale & Miami Beach

Shostakovich | Symphony No. 12, “The Year 1917”

Tchaikovsky | Piano Concerto No. 1

Featuring Sheng Cai, piano

Higdon | “Cathedrals” from All Things Majestic

Dec. 5 & 6 | Ft. Lauderdale & Miami Shores

Handel’s Messiah* & Holiday Pops

Featuring the South Florida Symphony Chorus and special guest vocalists

Jan. 20 & 23 | Ft. Lauderdale & Key West

Beethoven | Symphony No. 5

Bottesini | Concerto for Double Bass No. 2

Featuring Nina Bernat, double bass

Esmail | Perhaps

Mozart | Overture to Don Giovanni

Feb. 9-13 | Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale & Key West

Barber | Adagio for Strings

Price | Violin Concerto No. 1

Featuring Melissa White, violin

Nielsen | Symphony No. 2, “The Four Temperaments”

Mar. 20-24 | Key West, Miami Beach & Ft. Lauderdale

Beethoven | Symphony No. 9 with Grand Opera Arias

Featuring the South Florida Symphony Chorus and dazzling guest vocalists

Apr. 14 | Ft. Lauderdale

Brahms | Symphony No. 4

Chen & He | Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto

Featuring Huifang Chen, violin

Beethoven | Overture to Coriolan

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Latinos SaludGala Highlights Stories of Resilience

Non-profits throw fundraising galas to spotlight their services. In a time when anti-LGBT, anti-immigrant, and anti-minority policies have been harming individuals and undercutting non-profits nationwide, this year, Latinos Salud’s presenters shared searingly personal and shocking stories.

Their brave stories left audience members at first stunned, and then inspired, when the agency described how it actually increased its services to help more people in need than ever before.

The evening started with a young man, Gaston, relating in detail his harrowing experience when he was pulled over and detained by the Border Patrol in Dania Beach. Despite being a legal resident in the United States with papers to prove it, he was held for 45 days, kept in crowded facilities without even being allowed to have a toothbrush, forced to share open toilets while living in a

cramped cage with up to 30 other men, moved multiple times in handcuffs and shackles, all before a judge finally granted bond (without even vacating the arrest).

As the sold-out audience absorbed the devastating story, Gaston then joined Stefano May in a bold rendition of Labi Siffre’s anti-apartheid song, “Something Inside (So Strong).” The crowd leapt to its feet.

Next, a staff member of Latinos Salud related how he had struggled with feelings of isolation and loss of purpose when his legal work permit was canceled without cause. Unable to work for six months, the employee pushed through red tape and, with the help of a lawyer, secured a new work permit.

His voice choking, the employee then read aloud the letter he had clung to during those months he had been in limbo. Latinos Salud’s Executive Director, Dr. Stephen

Fallon, had written promising to restore the employee’s job, whenever he succeeded in restoring his work permit, whether or not the agency had a job opening. “We value employees who invest their care in the community, and we stand by them,” Fallon had written.

Two of the recipients of Latinos Salud’s “Health & Support Services Pride Scholarships” then took the stage, one a junior working towards his Bachelor’s in Nursing, the other a final-year PhD student in Public Health. Interviewing one another live, the young men spoke of the great relief the $5,000 and $6,000 scholarships gave them, so that they could focus on their studies. Each told of their dream of paying it forward through service to the South Florida community in their chosen majors, where they serve fellow LGBT community members with compassion and support.

Despite a year of enormous shortfalls totaling $93,600 per month in salaries and benefits that would have continued to be covered by grants over the past year, Latinos Salud did not lay off a single employee, curtail any services, or cut any hours.

Fallon closed the evening summarizing all that had come before: “Our goal is to make sure everyone knows that, at least here, you are safe and sound.” With that, Stefano and Gaston launched a dance-energy rendition of Capital Cities’ song, “Safe and Sound,” and led the audience to dancing al fresco by the riverfront outside the ballroom.

Latinos Salud’s Gala elevated voices, moved hearts, and by its conclusion, raised spirits.

Annual Gala 2026

Photos Courtesy of SRL Media

From Awareness to Action

Knowing About STIs Isn’t Enough Anymore

In recent years, public conversations surrounding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have shifted significantly. Discussions are becoming more open; testing has become increasingly accessible, and sexual health is more widely recognized as an essential component of overall well-being. Despite these advancements, STI rates in the United States continue to rise. Although this may appear contradictory, several emerging trends reflect meaningful progress.

More individuals now:

● Speak more openly about testing

● Experience reduced stigma related to STIs

● Understand that many infections are treatable

● Use resources such as at-home testing and other prevention tools

These developments support individuals in taking a proactive approach to their health. They also help diminish the fear and stigma that previously discouraged many from seeking the care they needed.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can affect anyone who is sexually active, regardless of age, background, or relationship status. The most important point is that individuals who are sexually active should take steps to protect their health.

So why are STI rates continuing to increase? One contributing factor is inconsistent adherence to preventive behaviors.

Some emerging patterns include:

● Inconsistent or infrequent testing

● Reduced use of protective methods

● Lower levels of concern about treatable STIs

● A sense of invulnerability among some individuals using PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)

These behaviors highlight the need for continued education, consistent prevention strategies, and ongoing access to testing and care.

Many individuals cite being “too busy” as a reason for delaying regular screening. It is also common for people to find themselves unprepared to use condoms in the moment. However, a notable trend involves the increasing sense of comfort among some individuals who use PrEP. This can create a perception of reduced vulnerability, despite the fact that PrEP does not provide protection against most STIs. As a result, some individuals may forgo barrier methods, increasing their risk of acquiring other infections.

“Awareness is powerful, but it’s only the first step. Real protection comes from consistent habits—testing regularly, using prevention tools, and having honest conversations about sexual health. When people feel supported instead of judged, they’re far more likely to stay engaged in their care.” – Jairo Farinas, Health Promotion & Prevention Field Supervisor at Care Resource.

At Care Resource, your health and well-being matter. Our health center offers:

● STI testing and treatment

● Education and personalized prevention planning

● Support connecting to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)

● Access to DoxyPEP, a post-exposure option that may reduce the risk of certain STIs

● Long-lasting HIV prevention options, including injectable therapies for those who qualify

If you have questions, need testing, or want to learn more about prevention tools, speaking with one of our providers is an empowering first step.

An Evening of Connection with Care Resource

Staying Present in Stressful Times

By Francine Marks-Weinstein, LMHC

We are living in a time of constant input as news alerts flash across our screens and social media amplifies opinions around the clock.

For many in the LGBTQA+ community, this steady stream of information is not just background noise, it can feel deeply personal. In moments like these, learning to stay present is not a luxury; it is a form of emotional protection and self-empowerment.

Navigating News and Social Pressures

Staying informed is important, but overexposure can heighten anxiety and emotional fatigue. Designate specific times to check the news rather than scrolling throughout the day.

If your chest tightens or your breathing becomes shallow, that is your nervous system signaling overload. Give yourself permission to pause. Logging off is not avoidance; it is regulation.

Curate your digital environment intentionally to follow voices that educate, uplift, and affirm your lived experience.

Grounding Techniques for Anxiety

This simple exercise gently redirects attention from racing thoughts to immediate experience: identify five things you

can see, four you can feel, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste.

Try inhaling slowly for a count of four, holding for four, and exhaling for six to ease the body out of fight-or-flight mode. You can also place a hand over your heart and notice its rhythm, reminding yourself that you are here, now, and supported.

Mindfulness for Identity Affirmation

Mindfulness is also about connection to self. For LGBTQA+ individuals, this can mean creating intentional moments that affirm identity and worth. Speak compassionate selfstatements. Surround yourself with chosen family and supportive community spaces. Engage in rituals that celebrate authenticity i.e. clothing, art, music, or quiet reflection that feels aligned with who you are.

Presence allows you to experience identity as lived truth rather than debated topic.

For those seeking practical, accessible tools, my book Live Mindfully 52 Ways can be a supportive companion during stressful times and is available for purchase on the Amazon website. In addition, I provide professional telehealth counseling services throughout the state of Florida, helping individuals build coping skills, manage anxiety, and live more mindfully wherever they are.

Francine Marks-Weinstein is a licensed mental health counselor providing telehealth services. She is also the author of Live Mindfully 52 Ways, a practical and accessible book offering simple tools to live with presence and clarity. FrancineMarksWeinstein.com | francinemarksweinstein@gmail.com | Livemindfully 52 Ways Facebook/Instagram/UTube/TikTok

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For a long time, men’s sexual health was treated as something to avoid talking about—something private, frustrating, and often reduced to a single issue. But that conversation is changing. Today, more men are beginning to see sexual wellness as part of a bigger picture: confidence, vitality, connection, and quality of life.

Because sexual performance is about more than performance alone. When desire fades, sensitivity changes, or function becomes inconsistent, it can affect the way a man feels about himself overall. It can quietly impact confidence, intimacy, and the sense of ease that comes from feeling fully connected to your body.

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Lexus and Visual Artist Alex Alpert

Unveil Custom Lexus IS 350 at Expo Chicago

Bringing together design, craftsmanship and contemporary art, Lexus is debuting a one-of-a-kind custom Lexus IS 350 created in partnership with artist Alex Alpert at EXPO Chicago. The collaboration reimagines the IS 350 as a bold artistic expression, transforming the vehicle into a striking canvas for Alpert’s signature work.

EXPO Chicago marks the first activation in a year-long partnership between Lexus and Alpert. Throughout the year Alpert will appear at leading cultural and lifestyle events, including NYCxDesign and Art Basel, where he will create live custom-painted Lexus IS 350 hoods for audiences on site.

“With this collaboration, we wanted to reimagine the Lexus IS 350 as not just a performance sedan, but as a cultural expression of design and creativity,” said Sam Wintermyer, General Manager of Lexus Marketing. “Collaborating with Alex allowed us to reinterpret the vehicle through a bold artistic lens and create something that feels both distinctly Lexus and deeply connected to the world of contemporary art.”

Alpert’s signature line-art style brings the concept to life through hand-drawn-inspired graphics that trace the seams and

contours of the vehicle. The effect visually flattens the car’s three-dimensional surfaces into a whimsical design inspired by car culture, craftsmanship, and lifestyle.

“I’m always interested in finding new spaces for art to exist,” said Alpert. “With Lexus, the vehicle becomes both canvas and platform – a way to bring the creative process directly into these cultural moments.”

The custom hood design will feature a series of symbolic illustrations that connect to Lexus brand values and Japanese heritage, including motifs representing Lexus’ elite and precise craftsmanship, hospitality, engineering precision, performance, and smooth driving. Together, these elements create a layered visual narrative that celebrates both the spirit of the Lexus IS 350 and the imagination behind its design.

Working with Alpert underscores Lexus’ vision for the IS 350 as an adaptable platform that can move fluidly across cultural spaces, from art and design to lifestyle experiences. Its debut at EXPO CHICAGO highlights the brand’s focus on creating meaningful intersections between luxury, creativity, and culture.

By Tony Adams

In 2026, Island House Key West is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the property and the staff sparkling more than ever!

Island House knows it’s not easy being pretty, but they make it seem that way, delivering an experience that has kept guests happy for five decades. Since opening its doors in 1976, Island House Key West has overcome some difficult challenges–including pandemics, economic and political upheavals, and the growth of tourism–while continuously upgrading its fabulous premises and services to match the high standards of its guests from around the world.

Key West has certainly changed drastically over the past 50 years and over the past two centuries. Its land mass has almost doubled with dredging and infill by the Army Corps of Engineers. Tap water was not possible until 1945 when a pipe from the mainland reached the island. Railways and bridges were a 20th century phenomenon. Its industry changed from fishing to shipwreck salvage to military installations to tourism. Throughout the years, Key West has remained a destination and refuge for gay men, and a place where folks wholeheartedly celebrate diversity even when other communities do not.

General Manager Jeff Smead knows the formula for a successful Island House, saying, “I’ve thought a lot about how a gay men’s clothing-optional resort has needed to grow with the times, especially after 50 years of operation. A lot of people remember visiting Island House during the years when it was really dilapidated, but in 1999 the resort got its first ‘real’ makeover by the owners at the time. Back then, gay men were coming to a summer camp vibe destination, where they could be among their own. Light fare and beer and wine were all that was served in those early days. When the gay community started to become more socially accepted in mainstream society, innkeepers couldn’t rely on simply putting a rainbow sticker on their door anymore, expecting our community to show up. You had to be gay, AND really really good at hospitality in order to earn their business. If Island House was going to compete as an established choice of lodging in Key West, we had to give this property the tools it needed to be successful. During the 2000s, Island House invested in modernized rooms inside our historically old structures, got approved for a full liquor license and restaurant license, and created a 24-hour business model for the bar/café/hotel. It’s what

made this place a ‘no-think’ vacation, meaning the time of day or night didn’t matter. We were always open and you could always meet somebody fun.”

Concentrating on improvements to the premises and services did not mean ignoring the rest of Key West. Island House always plays a leading role in the life of the inclusive Key West community. Jeff Smead continues, “We jumped onboard with the special events around the island and played a part in throwing epic pool parties, with every amenity within reach. Island House has more in common with Disney than we do a Marriott, simply because we offer an immersive experience where nuances are perfected daily, and you don’t ever really need to leave the compound for anything. Throw in a local club membership program for local residents to keep the vibe buzzing, and the recipe for success came together. Locals and visitors all in a safe and joyful place, where you get to be the version of yourself you’ve been waiting to meet.”

“I hear it all the time: ‘I’ve been to gay resorts all over the globe, but nothing measures up to what you guys have here at Island House.’

As someone who has been fascinated by gay Key West since my first visit, I can certainly appreciate the ‘feeling’ people are always chasing when they come back,” he says. “Guests may eventually forget that they love our comfortable and welcoming rooms, or our food and drinks, but they won’t forget how it all made them feel, and that’s something I’m very proud of when it comes to both my career and our community.”

How does a clothing-optional gay resort like Island House manage to survive global pandemics including AIDS and COVID? Through careful attention to the needs of its visitors and through strict adherence to health guidelines and mandates. Masks, social distancing, and adjustments to the common areas kept the resort open and safe during much of COVID.

About the challenges of pandemics, Jeff Smead says, “When we at Island House first learned about COVID, it really seemed to be one of those things that wouldn’t affect us here in the United States. Warnings began to hit closer to home, and then suddenly in March of 2020, Florida hotels were ordered to close. It was terrifying and uncharted territory. Many guests were forced to cancel and receive refunds, staff had to leave in order to move back home and care for their families, it was surreal in the worst way possible.

“We were permitted to reopen at low occupancy in early

June of 2020. As one can imagine, a place like Island House isn’t really known for social distancing, and amenities like the gym and the video room were off-limits in the best interest of everyone’s health. Our team became leaner, the vibe was certainly different, and we hung on like everyone else was trying to do both emotionally and financially. But after the vaccine was available and the public was allowed to travel safely again, our occupancy honestly exploded. Guys feeling pent up in their homes for so long spurred an absolute frenzy to travel somewhere that ‘felt’ like a foreign country but was still a domestic destination. That honestly was a roller coaster ride that won’t soon be forgotten, with constant 100% occupancy and no end in sight. Operations have normalized over the past couple of years, which made our daily routines feel a lot more comfortable for everyone.”

Visitors often compliment the resort on the high quality of its workers. In a fluctuating economy, both local and national, a skilled, friendly and stable team is not an easy accomplishment, but creating and maintaining that team has been an ongoing priority for Island House. Jeff Smead knows the formula for keeping the Island House family intact, saying, “Our team at Island House is our best asset. We hire locally and always find success when a current employee refers a friend who is ‘perfect for this place.’ We’ve built a team of ‘lifers’ in some cases, meaning guys who are married to this island and will call it home until their dying day.“

“The cost of living in the Keys has certainly been a challenge, so we have to be a place that ‘enlists’ its team as opposed to hiring someone just looking for a pick-up job. Whether a team member identifies as gay or straight, it just doesn’t matter when it comes to their ability to work at a gay resort,” he says. “We’re a tight-knit group of men who take care of each other like family on a remote island. Island House even pays 100% of our full-time employees’ medical insurance, a benefit that is honestly unheard of in any industry, but especially hospitality. It’s an example of how we take care of our own, the way the gay community has always done for themselves well before the world was ready to embrace us.”

“Times have changed” are the opening words to Cole Porter’s song “Anything Goes.” Those words also ring true for Island House celebrating its 50th anniversary in the company of younger men and also those who remember

its early days. Dr. Gary Blick, M.D., Founder, and Chief Medical Officer of Ally Wellness, shares his memories both distant and recent. He says, “I discovered Island House in 1980, 46 years ago, when I started medical school at the University of Miami and was 25 years old, having just come out the year prior. I remember being uncomfortable in my own skin and running out of bars, but my Labrador Retrievers and I were welcomed with open arms at Island House. Of course, those days were pre-HIV and I would go down there to have wild sex, and it was Key West at its gayest. As a gay HIV specialist, I have learned how to navigate gay sex! I am now 70 years old, having traveled the world, and it is still the place my husband and I fly to 3-4 times annually, as there is no gay resort that compares, where we can be ourselves, meet great guys from all over the world, eat fabulous food, soak up the warmth and the shade, and play to our hearts' content together or with new friends. And it never fails that I meet a new patient or

two every trip...somebody who may need to know more about PrEP or DoxyPEP.”

Island House is well known for the provision of luxury and comfort, but guests rarely see the courage and care of generations of Island House owners and managers who have made that excellence possible by facing decades of challenges that have beset the island of Key West, the state of Florida, and gay men the world over. The current owner of Island House is Bobi Lore who has a deep sense of history, tradition, and mission. He says, "After I got together with Island House owner, Jon Allen, he came to recognize that I was the person he hoped to find with whom he could entrust his legacy. I’m heartened hearing

from so many guests that Jon chose well, as they see the love and care I’ve had for both Island House and the global community that has valued it as a true sanctuary. LGBTQ+ folk are facing strong headwinds these days as there are those in powerful positions who seek to marginalize and even erase us. As the owner of ‘The Best Gay Resort In The World’ I feel a duty and honor to stand strong representing our community and this sanctuary during these challenging times and beyond. To that I say ‘Long live Island House.’”

We echo that cheer knowing that the current owner, manager and staff of Island House Key West are ready for the next 50 years of fabulous.

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Unveils the “Salty Blossoms” Campaign for the Daisies Swimwear Line - Swimwear Collection 2026

MODUS VIVENDI proudly presents the Daisies Swimwear Line, a vibrant new chapter within its Swimwear 2026 Collection, launched alongside the visually striking campaign, “Salty Blossoms.” Set under the blazing Brazilian sun, the campaign captures a world where heat, movement, and self-expression collide in a celebration of bold summer living.

Rainbow Rises From the Rubble

By John Hayden

Rainbows are special because it takes exactly the right conditions to create one. Clouds, precipitation, and the sun must all be perfectly aligned to create one of nature’s most smile-inducing anomalies. They are often called delicate and fleeting.

But in Miami Beach, they are called resilient.

Last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered his minions to scour the state and destroy rainbow crosswalks, calling them a safety hazard. (It’s important to note that no accidents have been blamed on rainbow distractions.) The art installation at 12th St. and Ocean Drive was brutally demolished shortly thereafter. But the city, known for its independent streak and feisty LGBTQIA+ community, fought back.

They gathered as much of the rubble as they could and pieced it back together in Lummus Park where DeSantis and the Department of Transportation have no authority. The reconstructed artwork was revealed during Miami Beach Pride on April 10, 2026.

“Today, we proudly restored Miami Beach’s beautiful rainbow crosswalk in Lummus Park,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said. “We showed our community, the state, and the world that Pride can’t be erased or taken away. In Miami-Dade, we will always come back more beautiful and prouder than ever. Happy Pride!”

The city posted, “Today’s ceremony honored not only the vibrant colors that symbolize love and inclusion, but also the meaningful history behind them — with each of the 3,606 bricks thoughtfully reassembled. Their return represents the strength of our LGBTQIA+ community and our city’s commitment to standing proudly with them.”

While there are some detractors, most of the comments on social media are supportive. “Truly a beautiful sculpture,” Jack Lighton said. “One of the most unique interpretations and so authentically Miami-beach deco design!”

Miami Beach isn’t the only red state rebellion. When Utah banned municipalities from flying non-governmental flags, Salt Lake City incorporated a Pride flag into their official banners.

Idaho has spent two years trying to ban Pride flags only for Boise to find workarounds. While the city has acquiesced and removed the flags, they have wrapped flag poles in rainbow colors.

It all proves that in the unending fight for visibility, Miami Beach and South Florida are very creative and not alone.

May Be

By John Hayden

May May be the best month of the year in South Florida. Maybe. Sure, this May be an essay conceived around low-hanging linguistic fruit. But give it half a chance and I’ll give you four reasons why May rocks and you May find yourself agreeing with me.

MAYteorological

The weather is perfect. The pool is warm enough to use but you May also sit outside without your drink’s ice melting before you can lay out your towel. Also, said towel is not immediately soaked in sweat.

Snowbirds are up north so you May find yourself with plenty of room to stretch out on the beach.

A lot of this mirrors South Florida’s Novembers, but there is one crucial difference: we’re not staring down an expensive and chaotic holiday season. So you can skip the trip to May-cy’s.

May the Fourth

This one May be the most far reaching with galactic implications. Commonly known as Star Wars Day, May 4 has fans posting “May the Fourth Be With You” across social media.

The franchise’s most ubiquitous catch phrase May be the best part of any of the films made after The Empire Strikes Back.

The pun finds its origin Maybe in the most unlikely of places: British conservative politics.

On May 4, 1979, nearly two years after the release of Star Wars: A New Hope, Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister. The Tories placed a newspaper ad with the phrase “May the Fourth Be With You.”

People thought it was clever and it caught on with sci-fi fans. It got new life with the premiere of Internet: Rise of the Memes.

Like Emperor Palpatine, Thatcher reigned for a very long time and was eventually overthrown by her number two, saying “I May have a bad feeling about this.”

May the Fifth

Best known as Cinco de MAYo, this celebrates the Mexican army’s unexpected beatdown of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While not analogous to July 4, it is still a celebration.

Cinco de MAYo, much like St. Patrick’s Day, has become a bigger deal for Americans than people in the country of origin. Tuesday, May 5 will see places like Tulio’s packed with sombrero-wearing celebrants guzzling margaritas then passing out, I mean “taking a siesta” until their Uber arrives.

Here is my Basic Bitch Margarita recipe:

2 oz Silver/white tequila

1 oz Fresh lime juice

1 oz Grand Marnier (or triple sec for the truly basic)

1 tsp Agave syrup

Shake and pour on top of muddled jalapeño slices in a sugar rimmed glass.

You May want to take an aspirin before sleep.

MAYmorial Day Dichotomy

While celebrated up north as the end of winter and start of summer, MAYmorial Day weekend in South Florida is mourned as the end of winter and start of summer. This May be our last chance for a not-super-hot weekend without a named storm bearing down on us.

After May you can just put meat on an unlit grill and it May cook itself. The pool May be as warm as bath water (that is why it’s warm, right?).

And now, it May be time for pool parties and Pride!

Trinity Sunday falls this year on May 31. Trinity Sunday may lack the prominence of other major holy days, and while not explicitly codified until the 4th century and rejected by some Christians still–the symbol of the Trinity can be a useful symbol for our time. Rather than a rigid dogma, it can be viewed as a tool for navigating a fractured social climate.

The Trinity is usually considered one God experienced as, in the traditional formula, “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” Contemporary interpretations may make the names gender inclusive or gender-neutral, e.g., “Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer.” I use “Love, Light, and Breath of Life” which are divine images from the New Testament.

Twentieth-century theologian Paul Tillich offered the Trinity as the "Source of Diversity," representing the

God as the Source of Diversity and Dance of Life

By Bishop Durrell Watkins, D.Min.

Power, Meaning, and Vitality of Being. This perspective affirms our power to live authentically.

Similarly, Seventeenth-century mystic Emmanuel Swedenborg envisioned the Trinity as Soul, Body, and Action, suggesting that the divine presence saturates every facet of our personal existence.

For me, the Trinity symbolizes Mystery, Relationship, and the Dance of Life. It is not the dancer but the dance, a divine Presence that flourishes through togetherness.

By embracing and reinterpreting this ancient symbol, I find the joy necessary to fuel my gospel work for justice and healing. It serves as a reminder that a divine power dances within and among us, blessing our collective journey.

Durrell Watkins, the senior minister of Sunshine Cathedral (SunshineCathedral.org), holds theological degrees from Union Theological Seminary in NYC (MDiv) and the Episcopal Divinity School (DMin).

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Mind, Body, and Spirit

By Rev. Aaron Lauer

There is a common saying in the church, “When you are diagnosed with cancer, the church fills your refrigerator with meals and your mailbox with cards. When you are diagnosed with depression, almost no one reaches out.”

Mental health is still one of the most stigmatized issues in our society, and that is especially true in the church. For generations, mental health issues and brain diseases have been treated as the result of sin; something to be shunned, ignored, or condemned.

Thankfully, with advances in medicine, psychology, and more compassionate churches, we are finding a way to serve those with mental health conditions and brain diseases. The church should be a place of welcome and acceptance for all people, not a place where people feel the need to hide or keep a part of themselves a secret.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in my denomination, the United Church of Christ, we will celebrate Sunday, May 17 as Mental Health Awareness Sunday. This is our opportunity to lift up the voices of those living with mental health conditions and brain diseases, and to recognize that mental health is an issue for us ALL. Just as our physical and spiritual health are important, so is our mental health.

I’ve long been a believer in the mind-body-spirit connection. We cannot care for one part of our being only. We must seek peace and balance in every piece of who we are. What effects one part of us will manifest itself in another part. And when we find healing in one part, we will experience healing in the others.

And most of all, God loves and blesses each part of who we are, speaking to us and healing us through our minds, our bodies, and our spirits. All parts of us are good and holy! And God will work in and through all that we are for a full and beautiful life.

I pray that each of you experience acceptance and peace, no matter what mental health issues you may be facing. May you know the love of God as you journey and may you find a community that holds you and heals you.

Blessings and peace,

Pastor Aaron

It feels strange to talk about joy right now.

Across Florida, policies are taking shape that restrict how local communities can support or even participate in anything connected to diversity and inclusion. For Wilton Manors, that is not abstract. Pride here is not just a parade. It is community, memory, visibility, and, for many, a sense of safety that was hard won.

For many of us, this new wave of government crackdowns reopens old wounds.

So beneath this, there is a question people are carrying. What happens when our community is told, once again, to go back into the closet?

If you know the history of this community, you already know the answer.

We have never depended on permission to exist. Not in the early days when visibility came with real risk. Not during the AIDS crisis when networks of care had to be built from scratch. Not in the long years when silence was expected. Why would that change now?

There is a temptation in moments like this to collapse into anger or exhaustion. Both are understandable. But neither is the whole story.

Because there is something deeper that has always sustained communities like this one.

By Father Rich Vitale

They Can’t Legislate Away Our Joy

Joy.

Not superficial joy. Not denial. I mean the kind of joy that shows up anyway. The kind that gathers anyway. The kind that refuses to shrink, even when the world pushes back.

That kind of joy is not weakness. It is a form of resistance.

Spiritually, this is not new. The life of Christ unfolded under pressure, misunderstanding, and real threat. And yet, He continued to show up, to share meals, build relationships, and embody a presence that could not be diminished.

On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem while people waved palms, shouting, “Hosanna”… “SAVE US!” No permits. No subsidies. No corporate sponsorships. Just the raw power of a crowd joining their voices in joy and resistance.

Wilton Manors did not become what it is because it was easy. It became what it is because people chose visibility over fear, connection over isolation, and joy over despair.

No policy can undo that.

So as we move toward Pride season, the invitation is not to ignore what is happening. It is to respond with clarity, dignity, and a kind of joy that refuses to be legislated out of existence.

Because no law has ever been able to extinguish a community that knows who it is.

Reception Honoring Michael Rajner

As

A Community Hero With Our Fund Foundation and Equality Florida

Keshet Brings Jewish and LGBTQ+ Communities Together

By Savannah Whaley

“I think about how different my life would have been if I had Keshet there for me when I was growing up,” mused Tracey Labgold. “I literally did not know that I could be both Jewish and lesbian. I thought that I had to hide my queer identity, and I did for a long time, and I was miserable. Helping to create spaces for others like those I really needed myself is my reason to get out of bed every morning.”

Labgold is the Florida education and training manager for the 30-year-old nonprofit Keshet, which takes its name from the Hebrew word for rainbow. The organization works for the full equality of all LGBTQ+ Jews and their families in Jewish life by assisting Jewish organizations with building welcoming communities, creating safe spaces for all queer Jewish youth, and advancing LGBTQ+ rights nationwide.

“It is my job to work with the staff of Jewish organizations across the state of Florida to help them examine their programming, their policies and their culture to see what they do well and what they could do better,” Labgold said. “Then we do that work in a whole variety

of ways: consulting, training, coaching and providing resources. Having The Our Fund Foundation support and their name behind us means so much because it really is elevating our access, our visibility, and the work that we're able to do.”

Our Fund provided the support for Labgold to bring together 11 Jewish organizations in Broward into a year-long process called shivyon, a Hebrew word for equality.

“We launch a day of in-person, hands-on training and then each organization creates an action plan of goals they want to implement over the course of the year,” she explained, “I coach each organization through the process of implementing their goals. They concluded in early December of 2025 and were wildly successful.”

“Thenumber ofJewish organizations whofeelitis imperative thattheydo thisworkhas skyrocketed. Mybiggest challengeis beingableto meettheneed oforganizations whowantto dobetterand showthatthe anti-LGBTQ sentiment is nottheirvalue system.”

Our Fund’s support enabled Labgold to visit each organization and provide training on how best to serve their Jewish LGBTQ+ members.

“In order to best provide spaces of true belonging, we need to better understand the range of the human experience,” she said. “When we spend time learning together and engage in training about the way folks with marginalized identities can experience institutions, then we can actually be more effective at creating safe spaces.”

In addition to education and training, Keshet offers youth programs, virtual and in-person programming for LGBTQ+ Jews of Color, and community mobilization and advocacy. Our Fund is also assisting in expanding Keshet’s programs for teens.

“We created what we call the Queer Jewish Youth Alliance,” she said. “We don't ask them how they identify. If they show up, they're welcome. It's free, it's largely social where they can spend time being together as their full selves not having to hide any part of their identity.”

The Palm Beach County teen group meets once a month and Labgold is creating one for Broward teens. It is one of several new initiatives that include Thrive: The Jewish Coalition to Defend Trans and LGBQ+ Youth, the circulation of a letter affirming trans dignity that has been signed by Jewish clergy nationwide, and an updated online equality directory.

“In the public sector, there's a real erasure of LGBTQ identity,” Labgold said. “When the local government is not caring for you, it's imperative for the nonprofit world to step up. And that is what we're trying to do in the Jewish space and what Our Fund is doing in the larger community. We’re just really grateful to be working with them and seeing the ways that they're lifting up all of the work that's being done in our communities.”

The Art of Community

Many in the LGBTQ+ community have mixed feelings about religion. The Pew Research Center found that while roughly half of U.S. adults who are LGBT (48%) say they identify with a religion, a nearly equal amount, 46% of LGB respondents, said that religion does more harm than good.

The need to resolve this conflict is important as we move forward as a community. The Trevor Project reports LGBTQ youth who said that their religion or spirituality is important or very important to them (55%) reported significantly lower rates of symptoms of depression.

In this series, we invite you to learn more about the organizations Our Fund Foundation supports. Perhaps you will find resources to enhance your life or an organization that matches a passion and one you can support with your time, talent or funds.

David Jobin

The Our Fund

Foundation President & CEO

Ronnie Larsen’s New Swivel Theater Comes to Wilton Manors

By Charles Baran

Ronnie Larsen wants to turn you around. Literally.

On a recent mid-March afternoon, I stood with the charismatic South Florida theater impresario, Ronnie Larsen, in a warehouse space directly behind his popular Foundry Theater. Squeezed between racks of old costumes and boxes of props from his past successes, Ronnie gave a one-armed sweep around the tight quarters.

“This is going to be our brand-new theater. We open at the end of May. That’s the target!” I looked around. Really? But I had no reason to doubt him. As I’ve come to realize over our six-year-plus friendship, if Ronnie Larsen tells you he’s going to do something, he definitely will. “Okay, Ronnie,” I replied, voice recorder poised to pick up every detail, “tell me about it.”

“It’s something that’s never been done before. A new twist on theater in-the-round. The audience will be here, in the center, and four stages will surround you. You’ll sit in

these swivel chairs”—a swivel chair magically appeared out of nowhere and Ronnie pushed me into it. “And you can turn and follow the actors as they move around the room from stage to stage. Sometimes you’ll be in the front row and sometimes the back. It depends where the scene is taking place. Watch.” He gave me a spin as he sang the opening bars of Sondheim’s Company.

“Oh!,” I said, growing more and more excited as Ronnie painted the picture, “it’s audience-in-the-round!”

“Right!”

Ronnie is certain that by placing the seats in the center of the action the audience will be physically engaged at all times. He is currently developing the program for the first season and looking at plays and musicals that have many locations. “Shows that move! Shows that travel!”

The Swivel Theater, Ronnie’s official name for the approximately 5,000-square-foot space, will seat forty

people, with everyone on swivel chairs. It will have its own ADA-compliant restroom and a new light and sound booth. And with only 40 seats, it will be a “boutique experience.” If the shows sell-out, and all Ronnie’s shows usually do, he can extend the run or add more performances per week.

The project is budgeted at $150,000 and Ronnie welcomes donations which can be made through his 501(c)(3) theater company, Plays of Wilton (POW).

It’s not an overstatement to say that Ronnie Larsen is a doer, a big thinker, a risk taker. What makes POW so successful is that he constantly “pivots,” a word Ronnie loves to use, and offers diverse programming. In the span of six months, he’ll produce Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music for free in the park, Truck Stop Sally’s Sex Party, and Daniel’s Husband by award-winning local playwright and actor Michael McKeever.

I asked Ronnie to encapsulate his mission statement. “I don’t want The Foundry to be one thing. I want it to be many things. I’m constantly looking for new ways to tell stories.”

He remains continually grateful to the local community for supporting him throughout all these years. His favorite part of producing plays is thanking his generous donors each night in his curtain speech before the performance begins. “All theater is community theater. Broadway is community theater! One thing we do here, which I am proud of, is that we give people opportunities that they wouldn’t get elsewhere. You have to start somewhere.” He adds, “There are performance spaces everywhere. How lazy were we during COVID? We could have done theater in a parking lot.”

With regard to continuing free theater in the park,

Ronnie remains enthusiastic. “Absolutely! But I want to see the other local theater companies getting involved. I don’t want it to be just my play toy. It belongs to the entire community.”

When prodded for a few parting words, perhaps something about his philosophy of life, without hesitation Ronnie replied, “The best thing that ever happened to me in life was failure. Every time I failed, I learned so much. Failure teaches you so much. If I hadn’t failed, it wouldn’t have led to something else.”

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A Focused Light Switch

Shines

At Island City Stage

By Charles Baran

It is often said that the best theater makes you think and that a great evening in the theater will prompt discussion long after the curtain comes down. If that’s the case, then Dave Osmundsen’s 2019 play Light Switch, which opens May 14, 2026 at Island City Stage, will surely fulfill the mission.

Light Switch is not your typical run-of-the-mill LGBTQ+ fare dealing with—in the case of comedies—budding romances and unaccepting mothers, or the numerous tragedies borne from the aftermath of the AIDS crisis. Light Switch is a coming-of-age tale that follows an 11-yearold boy named Henry Sullivan—who just happens to be obsessed with Jane Austen and Emily Brontë—to a mature 27-year-old gay man—still obsessed with Jane Austen and Emily Brontë. The difference here is that Henry, our protagonist, is also Autistic. We experience Henry navigating personal relationships: his mother Marian, best friend Roggie, playground pals, and later, desperately trying to find love and connection with that special someone. Someone who, in Henry’s case, will not only accept him for who he is but will also, hopefully, adore Wuthering Heights as much as he does. It’s a big ask, but we’re rooting for him. And isn’t that another ingredient of great theater? To feel empathy for the main character? And care we do. We want Henry to succeed.

Playwright Osmundsen is completely qualified to handle the task at hand. Not only does he hold an MFA in drama from Arizona State University, but he has written over ten plays, several of which have been seen and developed at major regional theaters including Florida

Studio Theater and the William Inge Theatre Festival. In addition, Light Switch was also the 2021 Distinguished Achievement recipient of the Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award. On top of all that, Osmundsen is a gay man who happens to be Autistic. He is delighted that his play will be presented by Island City Stage. “In terms of LGBTQ rights, especially the trans+ community and the disabled and neurodivergent folks, I feel like we're going backwards and I don't like that. I feel like the arts and the theater is one of the few safe spaces where we can share our stories without judgment.”

Director Michael Leeds, (The Little Foxes, Love! Valour! Compassion!) is excited about the piece and how it will speak to Wilton Manors audiences. “I think it will be something new and different. I personally have never seen this on stage, a gay Autistic person and their life going from being a kid to an adult. It sends a powerful message about self-acceptance. Whether it’s race, sexuality, or our disabilities, we should all strive to accept others, and most importantly, ourselves.”

How fresh and rare to discover a theatrical work that yes, will make us think as we leave Island City Stage and walk down Wilton Drive. And how fortunate that Island City Stage Artistic Director Andy Rogow had the foresight to bring it to Wilton Manors this season.

Light Switch runs from May 14 to June 21 with performances from Thursdays to Sundays.

You’ll definitely want to see this one.

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Patrick Gallineaux

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Aaron Bower-Kemper

Leah Allyce Canali

Matthew Darren

Eytan Derey

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Seraphic Fire’s 2026-2027 Season Announcement

Features New Artistic Director

Stepping down after 24 years, Patrick Dupre Quigley passes the baton to Dr. James K. Bass

Come celebrate Season 24 with Seraphic Fire as we welcome GRAMMY® Award-winning conductor Dr. James K. Bass as our new Artistic Director. “Having sung with and conducted this remarkable ensemble for many years as Associate Conductor, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue the extraordinary work that has shaped Seraphic Fire for more than two decades,” said Bass. “This ensemble has long stood for artistic excellence, curiosity, and heartfelt connection, and I look forward to building on that legacy together.”

Bass’ programming for Seraphic Fire’s upcoming season explores the remarkable breadth of choral music. “October’s program starts with Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music with text from Shakespeare,” explained Bass. “The scope of this program ranges from Baroque to last year with works by Caroline Shaw, Eric Whitacre, and Dieterich Buxtehude.” November’s Blue Notes concert pairs the 13-voice ensemble with a jazz combo to showcase classics made famous by Nat King Cole, Etta James, and Cole Porter. The beloved candlelit holiday concert returns with European Medieval and Renaissance carols. In January, the tenors and basses take center stage in a program of music for men’s voices. February honors Philip Glass as he approaches his 90th birthday alongside luminous works by Ola Gjeilo, Arvo Pärt, and Henryk Górecki. In March, American Poets celebrated the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary through choral settings of texts by Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King Jr. The season closes with the vibrant rhythms of Latin America, featuring Ariel Ramírez’s beloved Misa Criolla and music by Miami composers Álvaro Bermúdez and Sydney Guillaume.

If you’ve been led to believe that classical music is boring (google Timothée Chalamet) you haven’t heard Seraphic Fire perform.

The perfect harmonies make the hair on your arms literally Come hear the magic created by 13 of the most enthralling voices world. Whether you like jazz or medieval chant, barbershop the music of Seraphic Fire will cause you to gasp in delight.

Our 24th season, opening under Seraphic Fire’s exciting new Director James K. Bass, is guaranteed to transform you into music lover.

Tickets go on sale at Seraphicfire.org or at our box office (305) 285-9060, on APRIL 9.

Seraphic Fire has been a cornerstone of choral excellence for more than 20 years, and that legacy continues with Dr. James K. Bass creating extraordinary and unparalleled programs for South Florida music lovers.

Gary Schweikhart

Elevates South Florida’s Arts Scene

By Natalia Vega-Acevedo, Nova Southeastern University

“I love pointing at that and saying, ‘look at that,’ because they're worth being looked at,” said Schweikhart.

Schweikhart is the president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s annual honors recognizing excellence in theater, and the founder of Public Relations by Schweikhart (PR-BS), a public relations firm he started more than 25 years ago. Over his career, he has represented dozens of nonprofits, cultural and arts organizations, helping them gain recognition and visibility in an area often overlooked in national arts conversations.

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Schweikhart began his career far from Florida. He worked as a theater reviewer for a few years, got involved in radio, and later made the move to San Francisco. For his first three years there, he served as a managing editor of one of the Bay Area’s largest LGBTQ newspapers before transitioning into retail public relations. He was then recruited to work for Office Depot in South Florida, made that move in 1991, where he did that until 2000, and then started his own public relations firm. However, it was not as easy as it seemed. He admits that he resisted the move to South Florida at first.

“Well, I dreaded moving to Florida,” stated Schweikhart. “And in fact, even though I had accepted a job at Office Depot, I was scrambling up until the day before I flew here to try to find a job in San Francisco.”

What he did not expect was that he had found a home for his profession. After leaving Office Depot, Schweikhart launched PR-BS in 2001, specializing in nonprofit and cultural clients. His first client was the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, setting up the tone for a career centered on arts advocacy.

That perspective has shaped how he approaches his work in the arts community today.

“People want to be listened to,” said Schweikhart. “They want to feel like they're being heard; that their concerns are being acknowledged.”

Some weekends, Gary Schweikhart might sit in a darkened theater in South Florida, program open in his hands, watching another local production unfold onstage. It may be the third show he watched this week; a normal pace for someone who has spent about two decades advocating for the region’s arts scene. At 74, Schweikhart still moves through South Florida’s theaters and venues with the urgency of someone who believes in the work and the artists behind it.

For Schweikhart, the mission remains simple: to keep pointing, advocating, and to keep showing up in the audience.

“We have great theater in South Florida,” he stated. “People [are] like, ‘Oh, you got to go to Broadway.’ ‘Gotta go to London to see a fabulous show.’ No, you don't.”

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Brings Arts Groups Together to Remember Pulse with

World Premiere Composition

On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida will present Invincible, a landmark Pride concert marking the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Emerging from tragedy to triumph is a defining truth of the LGBTQ+ community, and this powerful evening centers remembrance, resilience, and unity. Coinciding with Juneteenth, the program also celebrates ongoing fights for freedom and equality, fostering community solidarity. Featuring over 200 voices, Invincible aims to inspire and bring together supporters and allies alike. The concert will take place at 8:00 PM at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Anchoring the program is the world premiere of Amor Eterno: A Requiem for Pulse, a newly commissioned work by acclaimed composer Saunder Choi. Known for emotionally resonant choral writing, Choi's requiem serves as the artistic heart of the evening. The premiere honors those who lost their lives and celebrates resilience, fostering a sense of shared purpose and hope.

"I am deeply moved to be working with Saunder Choi on Amor Eterno," said Artistic Director Gabe Salazar. "His music carries grief with tenderness and transforms it into

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something luminous. Bringing this work to life with our singers is an honor and a powerful act of remembrance and hope."

Invincible is sponsored by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, CAN Community Health, The Bears of South Florida, and Emerald Senior Care, with additional support from the Warten Foundation and Funding Arts Broward.

"The Warten Foundation is proud to underwrite this timely, original composition commemorating the upcoming 10th anniversary of the tragic Pulse Nightclub shooting. The heinous attack on the Orlando LGBTQ community and the 49 lives lost must never be forgotten," says John Hand and Randy James of the Warten Foundation. "We commend the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida for honoring and paying tribute to those we lost by making this unique piece of music the centerpiece for their Invincible Concert. May this further serve as a fitting acknowledgment of the resilience of our Florida LGBTQ community as we continue to vie for equality despite misguided efforts to defund our causes and erase our identifying symbols from the Florida landscape."

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