OutSFL and Stonewall’s screening series, “Films Every LGBTQ Person Should See,” continues on Thursday, March 12, with the documentary, “Uncle Howard.”
Director Howard Brookner died of AIDS in NYC in 1989 while in post-production on his breakthrough Hollywood movie, “Bloodhounds of Broadway.” His body of work, including the documentaries, “Burroughs: the Movie” about William S. Burroughs (1983) and Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars, on theatre director Robert Wilson (1986), had been buried for 30 years in William S. Burroughs' bunker until his nephew Aaron Brookner unearths his story and the memory of everything he was, including screenwriter, actor, and technician. The screening begins at 6:30 at Stonewall Museum & Library, 1300 E. Sunrise. Admission is free, but donations to Stonewall are accepted.
Blocking and Staging
Island City Stage is offering an Emerging Directors Intensive. Participants will immerse themselves in a transformative learning experience and leave equipped with an intermediate understanding of the foundational principles essential for directing a successful theatre production. Directors will direct professional local actors in fully staged scenes for a public performance, with industry mentors in the audience. Get ready to unleash your creative potential and emerge as a skilled and confident director in this dynamic and engaging learning experience. Submission deadline is April 30. Go to IslandCityStage.org.
Tortuga Teasers
Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, the multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock, and roots music takes place on Fort Lauderdale Beach, April 10-12. The festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation. Tortuga works with the Rock The Ocean Foundation to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans and to support scientific research, education, and ocean conservation initiatives. More than $6 million has been raised for ocean conservation as a direct result of ticket sales and donations from the festival. Starting on the first day of the festival, April 10, and running through May 10, the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale transforms into an immersive sound-meets-the-sea escape, blending live music, dining experiences, spa rituals, and curated in-room touches. Select elements of the experience are open to both non-hotel guests and hotel visitors. Guests reserving Club Lounge accommodation can enjoy the full immersive stay. For more information, go to RitzCarlton.com.
Lead With Love
The Community Foundation of Broward and Business for the Arts Broward (CFBBAB) debuted a new “Lead with Love” mural, created by visionary artist Cey Adams, as a featured attraction at the newly renovated Huizenga Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The colorful and engaging work of art is the fourth mural in collaboration between CFBBAB and Adams to create nine love-themed murals that foster inspiration, unity, and leadership in communities across Broward. The goal is to use the power of the arts to enrich and unify the community and promote cultural engagement. The reconfiguration of Huizenga Park now incorporates a series of uniquely designed outdoor rooms offering opportunities for leisure, dining, physical activity, events, and meet-ups. The park, which was originally built in the late 1990s by the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, now sets the standard for urban parks in Fort Lauderdale. It contains a terrace with food trucks, a large fountain, a dog park, access to the Riverwalk, access to the water taxis and plenty of green space, two restaurants will open in the next year, and of course, plenty of green space.
Parker’s House Roles
Join Broadway star Kyle Taylor Parker for a cabaret experience celebrating his signature mix of soul-stirring vocals, magnetic stage presence, and heartfelt storytelling. Best known for his acclaimed performances in Kinky Boots (he originated the role of Lola on the national tour and took over on Broadway), Parker has also graced the stages of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Smokey Joe’s Café, and Finian’s Rainbow. He’s appearing at The Kravis Center’s 54 Below at The Rinker, Feb. 27-28. Tickets and more information are available at Kravis.org.
