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An Evening With Sheila E.
Sweet Melody Ice Cream Shop Is Known For Its Small-Batch Flavors And Nostalgic, Music-Inspired Spirit
The Queen Of Percussion Throughout the 80’s, she served as Prince’s drummer, songwriter and Musical Director.
Sweet Melody continues to craft its ice cream in small batches using thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Fort Lauderdale is about to get even sweeter! Sweet Melody Ice Cream, the beloved South Florida ice cream shop known for its small-batch flavors and nostalgic, music-inspired spirit, is expanding into the 954 with the grand opening of its third location at The Hive in Flagler Village. Officially opening its doors on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 the new 691 square-foot shop – inspired by the 1960’s with a rec room vibe and vinyl spinning all day – will bring Sweet Melody’s signature scoops, playful atmosphere and community-driven charm to one of Fort Lauderdale’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Dreamt up by Founder/Chief Executive Optimist Mike Romeu, Sweet Melody started out as a love letter to his daughter, Melody, and flourished from a passion project to a homegrown The Scoop, Page 2A
• Brad Kilgore (Pizza Freak) serving an assortment of his signature pizzas. • Jose Mendin (Pubbelly Sushi) presented the Sake Aburi Roll with soy paper, crab, seared salmon, yuzu miso sauce, and truffle oil. • Jeff McInnis (Florida Room) offering his playful Caramel Bacon Clothesline with Sweet + Savory Ricotta Beignets. • Janine Booth (Root & Bone) featuring Sweet Tea Brined Fried Chicken with
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of MiamiDade County (@arshtcenter) is proud to present Grammywinning Percussionist Sheila (@sheilae). Performing hits from her first-ever Salsa album Bailar, which earned her a 2025 Grammy for Best Global Music Performance, the “Queen of Percussion” will bring her explosive musicianship to the Arsht for one night only as part of the critically-acclaimed Jazz Roots series on Friday, April 17th, 2026. Best known for her signature fusion of Latin, Funk, R& B, Pop, and Jazz influences, Sheila E. will deliver a high impact performance that celebrates her decadeslong legacy while spotlighting the bold, innovative sound that continues to define her career today. Tickets to An Evening with Sheila E. are $53-$153* and may be purchased now at: www.ArshtCenter.org. Or at the
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Taste of Florida will bring together some of South Florida’s most celebrated chefs.
“Taste of Florida” This Weekend During Florida Derby Day Celebration Gulfstream Park will celebrate the vibrant culinary culture of the Sunshine State with Taste of Florida, a one-time-only experience taking place Saturday, March 28th, 2026 inside the iconic Flamingo Room as part of the excitement surrounding Florida Derby Day. The event coincides with one of the most prestigious days of Thoroughbred racing in the country, highlighted by the $1 Million Grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby, one of the premier prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby. Over the years, 47 Florida Derby starters have
gone on to win a remarkable 63 Triple Crown races, including 26 Kentucky Derby winners, 19 Preakness Stakes winners, and 18 Belmont Stakes winners, cementing the race’s reputation as a key proving ground for future champions. As race fans gather at Gulfstream Park for a full day of elite competition, Taste of Florida will bring together some of South Florida’s most celebrated chefs—including multiple James Beard–nominated culinary talents—for an evening of signature dishes, regional flavors, and lively entertainment.
Guests will enjoy curated tastings from acclaimed chefs representing some of the region’s most exciting kitchens. Highlights include:
cheerfulness of Mendelssohn’s ‘Italian’ Symphony and the luminous reflection of Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto are made all the sweeter by the audiences who bring them to life. These
contrasting journeys - one vibrant, the other introspective remind us that music is a conversation, and its true magic happens in the shared moments between performers and listen-
A Rousing Finale Completes SFSO’s 28th Season The Orchestra Presents Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony And Hebrides Overtune “Fingal’s Cave” Plus Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 Featuring Tao Lin Musicians Amy Nickler, Davide Fanchin, and Sol Ochoa for SFSO’s 28th “Juxtapositions” season. - Photo credit: Nick Donner/Donner Photos South Florida Symphony Orchestra Dark and stormy seas give way to sun-soaked skies during South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) 28th Season of “Juxtapositions” closer at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at The Parker located at 707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. Led by Award-Winning Music Director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, SFSO presents Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture “Fingal’s Cave” which
conjures the misty and mystic beauty of Scotland’s famed Isle of Staffa, and his Symphony No. 4, nicknamed the “Italian,” recalling the country’s natural beauty, radiating warmth and energy. Rounding out the program is Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, a rich and nuanced affair, featuring acclaimed pianist Tao Lin. Enjoy a pre-concert chat with Dr. Alan Mason 30 minutes before the performance, featuring indepth conversation and insights about the works and composers. “To borrow from Italy’s famous saying, ‘la dolce vita’ life is sweetest when shared,” said Maestra Alfonso. “Our ‘Juxtapositions’ finale beautifully captures that spirit: the sunny
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ers.” The awe-inducing rugged beauty of Fingal’s Cave, a sea cavern on the Isle of Staffa 28th Season, Page 4A
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