Since performing the music of The Carpenters with her seven member “Top of the World” band in 2017, singer Debbie Taylor of Coral Springs has been so popular that she sold out each of her annual Aventura Arts and Cultural Center shows over the years and has toured across the United States as often as 40 weeks annually.

Taylor and “Top of the World” will again perform a tribute to the music of The Carpenters next Saturday October 25 at Aventura Center before another anticipated sold out concert.

The 48^th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, will be hosting a glittery ceremony at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton on Monday, November 17, at 7:30 pm.

A new original musical, WoodWork, will debut on Sunday, October 26 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM at Paradigm Theaters in Fort Lauderdale. Written by 14-year-old playwright and producer Elai, the 25-minute performance offers a powerful look at the early life of Abraham Lincoln, from humble beginnings to his rise as a leader. The showing also invites audience feedback to help shape a future full-length production.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Night at the Museum: Porch Party” on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy an evening under the stars featuring self-guided access to museum exhibitions, light bites and beverages on the museum’s iconic porch.

 The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) is proud to announce the launch of THE ARSHT HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS PROGRAM, affectionately referred to as THE ARSHTIES, a new annual program designed to celebrate, elevate and expand musical theater education in Miami-Dade County high schools. This marks the Adrienne Arsht Center’s latest investment in arts education, offering students and teachers professional-level experiences and recognition for their work both on and off the stage. The development of The Arshties was funded by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is delighted to host the launch of its annual Artists in Residence (AiR) Program with its first exhibition on Oct. 3, 2025 at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) in Pompano Beach.

During October thru June, eight artists carefully selected by a distinguished panel of judges, and one AiR alumnus, will participate in this exclusive program at the historic BaCA. Each artist experiences a solo exhibition for one month during the nine-month residency.

The Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s most highly coveted recognition of theatrical production and performance excellence, today announced four new judges. They will bring the total number of Carbonell judges to 48, including 18 in Broward County, 11 in Miami-Dade, and 19 in Palm Beach County. Collectively, they will see and evaluate more than 100 different productions at more than 30 professional theaters. The current theater season runs between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026.

 Based on the hit DreamWorks Motion Picture, “Catch Me If You Can: The Musical” opens the MD Now® Urgent Care Slow Burn Theatre Company 2025/2026 season presented by United Community Bank October 11 – 26 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, with an open-captioned performance on Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m.

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today announced the top finalists in 20 competitive categories for the 2024-2025 theater season. More than 100 professional productions at 33 theatres were evaluated by a diverse group of more than 40 judges representing all three participating counties (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach).