This innovative musical production promises to be an exciting and entertaining event for all ages blending urban, hip hop dance and music with traditional, classical dance and music. The Hip Hop Symphony will take the audience on a cultural excursion that will awaken the senses for a truly phenomenal experience combining the hip hop world with a classical symphony orchestra as never seen before.
A music legend the world over, Rush has amazed audiences for over 40 years with classic tunes like “No Regrets”, “Circle Ge”, “Remember Song”, “Urge for Going” and “Merrimack County”. His impact on the American music scene has been profound, helping to shape the folk revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s. His music has left its stamp on generations of artists with James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty and Garth Brooks citing him as a major influence. After a 34 year recording hiatus, Rush returns with the release of his new CD, “What I Know,” and the critics are raving.
Certified sommelier and wine educator Stephanie Miskew hosts this program which includes a selection of fine wines and fabulous hors d’oeuvres. Reservations are required. To RSVP contact Gail Vilone at gvilone@moafl.org or 954-262-0249.
Jason Schupbach speaks on how art works to improve the lives of American citizens in many ways. Communities across our nation, including Fort Lauderdale, are engaging design and leveraging the arts to create livable, sustainable neighborhoods. Free and open to the public.
Showcasing two young rising stars: Conrad Tao, a 17 year-old internationally acclaimed pianist, violinist and composer, and Anna Litvinenko, a 17 year-old virtuoso cellist and sought after concert soloist.
Join this historic journey down the New River as we follow the path where the Tequestas, Seminoles, settlers and even pirates and privateers took shelter! We’ll cruise quietly past the site of the Cooley Settlement, where a deadly Settler/Seminole skirmish resulted in a Seminole Indian War. We’ll locate the sites of each of the three US Army forts. And we’ll learn of the Seminoles struggle as they sought to adjust and adapt to an area that grew rapidly from wilderness to metropolis. This trip will be guided by Everett Osceola of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Everett was brought up to respect his traditional Seminole ways by his mother and his mother’s fily, mostly instilled by his Grandfather Frank Shore. Everett shares some of the se traditional values and history that were bestowed to him. Everett is currently featured on NatGeo Wild’s television series Swp Men. $40 for Non-Members. RSVP by phone (954) 524-4736 or email at education@stranahanhouse.org.
Drawing on numerous interviews and never-before-revealed documents, acclaimed biographer Sally Bedell Smith pulls back the curtain to show in intimate detail the public and private lives of Queen Elizabeth II in her book Elizabeth the Queen. To make luncheon reservation contact Gail Vilone at gvilone@moafl.org or 954-262-0249. Your book purchase is your ticket for the signing line. To reserve your copy call 954-262-0255.
Take an all-star cast of four renowned Canadian comedy artists, give them today’s challenges of careers and family dynamics and you get Women Fully Clothed. Eugene Levy calls them the “…funniest women in Canada.” This hilarious sketch show captures life as they see it. Starring Robin Duke from Saturday Night Live and SCTV, Jayne Eastwood from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Kathryn Greenwood from Whose Line Is It Anyway, and Teresa Pavlinek from History Bites and The Jane Show.
The American Society of Interior Designers and Stranahan House Museum present “Reflection of Time,” an afternoon tea reception that will feature presentations by Leo Hansen, AIA, Margaret Kaywell, ASID and Shelley Siegel, FASID. There will also be a silent auction of exquisite “Florida Living” table settings and complimentary tours of the Stranahan House will be available. Limited seating. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling 954-524-4736.
Architect Youssef Bahri presents a lively slide discussion on Renaissance buildings and their designers – with an emphasis on classical architecture and its birth in Florence. Museum members $5; non members $10. To RSVP and for more information, please contact Shelley Edwards at shelley.edwards@moafl.org or 954-262-0221.
