So what exactly is “dry powder”? Those involved in the world of finance would recognize its “dry” definition as cash-on-hand reserves held by private equity funds (companies not listed on the stock market) that are basically waiting to be invested in new ventures or business buyouts. But as a writer, I’m always curious about word derivations – especially colorful ones like this. I discovered the term originated in the 17th century when armies kept gunpowder in reserve to fire guns and canons at a moment’s notice. The powder needed to be kept “dry” to be effective.
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center in Aventura will be leading a number of South Florida organizations celebrating Israel Day (in Hebrew Yom Haatzmaut) in grand style on Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. with a concert starring Argentinian singer Tali Lubie along with dinner and a meet and greet with Lubie.
The Kravis Center has had a relentlessly fantastic Broadway lineup for its 2024-2025 season, and the one currently making all the local headlines in Palm Beach County is Les Misérables, a darling favorite for lovers of musical theater. Having been a fan of this show for many years, this was actually my first time getting to see Les Mis as a Broadway production, so I knew it was one I couldn’t miss. Even though I wasn’t feeling my best, I knew red, the blood of angry men, would brighten me up, and I was greeted with a show of the greatest level of production quality one can reach.
FORT LAUDERDALE – The summer season is sizzling with an exciting lineup of Arts for Action: Black Voices exhilarating performances coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and The Parker in June and July. Presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. with support from TD Charitable Foundation, Arts for Action: Black Voices is designed to elevate the voices of Black artists with a focus on how the arts and artists can be a force for change.
Temple Israel of Greater Miami Cantor Rachelle Nelson will showcase the best of Jewish liturgical music and Broadway songs in her upcoming 90 minute concert titled “A Legacy in Melody and Song” on Sunday, April 27 at 4 pm in the sanctuary. The concert will feature, along with Nelson, more than 20 cantors, opera singers and soloists who will join Nelson for what will be her final concert at Temple Israel.
The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) of Florida’s Star Maker Gala dazzled attendees at the annual event held in the Waterstone Resort & Marina in Boca Raton.
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and South Florida Cappies Inc. proudly present the 23rd Annual Cappies Awards to recognize achievements in high school theater on Tuesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater.
Tolstoy’s famous quote that “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way” likely applies double to families of artists. Actually, both happy and unhappy parts tend to be exacerbated by artistic temperaments known for remarkable sensitivity, passion … but also selfishness.
No matter how many times you happen to have seen Hamlet, odds are likely low that you have ever seen anything like Fat Ham. And, assuming you are lucky enough to snag a highly sought after ticket, you would be missing out on a genuinely good time if you choose not to indulge in this delicious morsel of a BBQ-meets-Shakespeare tale at Wilton Manors’ Island City Stage, where it will be playing until only this May 4th.