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June Heats Up At The Parker With Culture, Comedy, Community & More
The Hollywood Art & Culture Center Acquires Cinema Paradiso As Part Of Its Strategic Growth As An Arts Destination
The Parker is an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue From laugh-out-loud comedy to thought-provoking conversations and soulful rhythms, The Parker’s Lillian S. Wells Hall is turning up the heat this June. South Florida audiences can soak up culture and community with a sizzling lineup of performances that celebrate freedom, identity and pure entertainment. The Broward Center and Hued Songs present The Juneteenth Experience, part of the Arts for Action: Black Voices Series, on Saturday, June 14th at 7:30 p.m. at The Parker. The Juneteenth Experience is a groundbreaking annual celebration that promises to captivate audiences with a powerful piece of concert theater that weaves together soulful melodies, gospel rhythms and classical arrangements with spoken word and dance, paying homage to the spirit of liberation and freedom. The evening begins with screenings of short films by local filmmakers exploring themes of Black liberation and belonging, followed by a multidisciplinary celebration that seamlessly melds spoken word, dance, music and multimedia elements. A pop-up market will showcase works by local Black artisans and vendors. The 2025 Juneteenth Experience is made posJune Heats Up, Page 3A
The 72-seat art house movie theater Cinema Paradiso located at 2008 Hollywood Blvd.
Recycling Draft Master Plan, ask questions, and give feedback. “Finishing the draft Master Plan is a big step forward for the Authority and for the future of waste and recycling in Broward County,” said Mayor Mike Ryan, Chair of the Governing Board and Executive Committee of the Solid Waste Authority of Broward County. “We will continue to
engage residents and business owners as we work collaboratively to finalize the plan for the next 40 years.” The Master Plan looks at population growth, environmental goals, new technologies, facility needs, and financial sustainability. In short, it’s a long-
The Hollywood Art and Culture Center (The Center), celebrating its 50th Anniversary, will be assuming operations of the 72-seat art house movie theater Cinema Paradiso located at 2008 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33020. This new endeavor is part of The Center’s strategic plan to establish programs for emerging and established local filmmakers, and offer workshops for film, sound design, editing, music production, animation and motion design. “In the arts, nothing remains the same. Creativity has no bounds and artists are constantly evolving and reimagining everything around them,” said Jennifer Homan, Executive Director of the Hollywood Art and Culture Center. “Adding Cinema Paradiso is a bridge to expand our reach and presence in South Florida as a 50-year-old cultural institution that showcases all visual and performing arts.” Cinema Paradiso will serve as The Center’s dedicated theater for screenings of first run, arthouse and independent films. The addition of the movie theater is aligned with the anticipated opening of the Arts Education
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Month with giveaways and a photo contest to support the local vendors who shape its vibrant atmosphere. From Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrations in June to International Yoga Day and Global Running Day events with Lululemon, the summer cal-
endar is full of meaningful moments. Whether they’re here for a stroll, a stretch, or just to soak it all in, The LOOP is where the community comes to take a breath and take in the best of Fort Lauderdale Beach.
End of May Highlights include: Movies by Moonlight: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off | Friday, May 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Kick off the unofficial start of summer with a night that chan-
Broward County Residents And Business Owners Invited To Provide Input On Solid Waste And Recycling Draft Master Plan The Solid Waste Authority of Broward County has prepared a first draft of a blueprint that will shape how its 28 member cities and Broward County will process, recycle, and dispose of waste. In June 2025, Broward County residents and business owners can attend one of two public outreach meetings to learn about the Solid Waste and
Make Way For May And Beyond Free Family Fun At The Loop Fort Lauderdale Beach The LOOP at Las Olas Oceanside Park is the central hub of the $65 Million greenspace investment at the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller This summer, hit pause at The LOOP at Las Olas Oceanside Park, where sunsoaked weekends and starry nights are filled with music, movement, markets and movies.
Presented by the Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Community, which makes up the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Improvement District (BBID), these free events invite everyone to take a well-deserved “day off” — or several. Things kicked off in May with a high-energy mix of live music, wellness events, special market activations and an outdoor screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to celebrate the end of the school year. The LOOP also recognizes National Small Business
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