‘DRY POWDER’ at Boca Stage Explodes the Myth of Capitalism For The People

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.

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Darkness, Light, and Glory: ‘Les Misérables’ Triumphs at the Kravis Center

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.

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SUMMER 2025 LINEUP FOR ‘ARTS FOR ACTION: BLACK VOICES’ SERIES AT THE BROWARD CENTER AND THE PARKER ANNOUNCED

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.

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CANTOR NELSON UPCOMING CONCERT ON SUNDAY HISTORICAL AS TEMPLE ISRAEL MIAMI TO CLOSE AT ITS LOCATION AFTER 103 YEARS

   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. 

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A Tasty New Take On Hamlet In Island City Stage’s ‘Fat Ham’

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.  

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