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On Friday, March 21st we celebrated the premiere of 'On the Town in The Palm Beaches - Working in The Palm Beaches' at the Els for Autism Foundation in Jupiter, Florida. In the latest installment of On the Town, host Frank Licari explores the booming workforce of the Palm Beaches, with stops at cutting edge businesses, big and small. Meet a local baker, a heartwarming center for job training, and more hotspots for commerce and community. Featured establishments include the West Palm Beach Green Market, Bread by Johnny, Flamango Vending, and more!

Thank you to Els for Autism in Jupiter for hosting us for this event.

Thank you to Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, and the Film and Television Commission of Palm Beach County.

The 3rd Annual Health Channel Women's Health Fair was a huge success! 

Over 500 women gathered at Miramar Cultural Center to celebrate Women's History Month and prioritize their well-being. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz shared her inspiring journey as a breast cancer survivor, and Assistant City Manager Shaun Gayle showed her support for this important community event. Attendees enjoyed expert-led sessions on weight loss medications, the power of olive oil, and candid conversations on sexual health. 

With yoga in the garden, health screenings, massages, and exciting giveaways, the event was all about wellness and empowerment! Thank you to our sponsors, speakers, and everyone who joined us—together, we’re building a healthier future for women!

South Florida PBS was honored to be invited to the grand opening of the Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum exhibit at The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on January 17th. KidVision host Miss Penny opened the event with a fun story time activation where she read all of the children in attendance Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum 'I am Mary Anning.' After Miss Penny's reading Xavier Riddle led the children in attendance into the exhibit to be the first to experience this incredible educational activation. 

Today, during the 46th Annual West Perrine Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration, Dolores Fernandez Alonso, CEO and President of South Florida PBS, was honored with the 2025 MLK Champion Award! 

This prestigious recognition highlights her visionary leadership in launching The Health Channel, a platform that has empowered the South Florida community with vital health education and resources. 

Under her guidance, The Health Channel has inspired countless individuals to take charge of their health and well-being. 

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Michael Zinner and Baptist Health South Florida for their invaluable support and expertise throughout this journey.

On December 13th South Florida PBS hosted the premiere event for On the Town in The Palm Beaches 'Living in the Palm Beaches' at our offices in Boynton Beach Florida. Host Frank Licari welcomed guests to the screening, where he explored the vibrant neighborhoods of Palm Beach County with a focus on hometown favorites. From showcasing the newest city in the county to uncovering the history of early settlers and visiting popular local hotspots, Frank took attendees on an engaging journey. He also highlighted community groups working to strengthen bonds among neighbors. Featured establishments included Norman Love Confections, WTFish Lounge, Taylor Made Cafe, The Aeroclub, Gator's Shack, and more.

Guests enjoyed a pre-screening reception with live music by Sean Hanley and light bites. Following the reception, attendees were the first to watch the full episode, and the event concluded with a special preview of South Florida PBS' DaVinci - An Immersive Art Experience.

Thank you to Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, and the Film and Television Commission of Palm Beach County.

South Florida PBS was honored to host teens from Mosaic Miami and Breakthrough Miami at our Boynton Beach studios on Saturday, December 7th for an exclusive screening of 'Leonardo da Vinci - A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and Mark McMahon.' The group was invited to enjoy South Florida PBS' 'DaVinci - An Immersive Art Experience' in it's entirety to add to the educational element of this event. After completing the experience, the students were provided with complimentary lunch and invited to share their thoughts about the experience and what they had learned about DaVinci so far.

After lunch, students were shown a portion of the new film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and Mark McMahon 'Leonardo da Vinci.' Justin Pinn of Mosaic Miami and Jeneissy Azcuy of South Florida PBS then led an engaging talk back with the students about the documentary.

Thank you to WETA, Mosaic Miami, and Breakthrough Miami for making this event possible. 

We had the best time celebrating Be My Neighbor Day at The Miami Book Fair on Saturday, November 23rd! We were thrilled to be able to bring the opportunity to meet Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat to our community.

Guests who stopped by the South Florida PBS booth got to participate in a kind neighborly activity facilitated by comic_kids_org, where they created thankfulness cards to give to someone in their life that they're grateful for. Families also got to take home free Daniel Tiger books and PNC Grow Up Great® materials.

Thank you to Fred Rogers Productions, PNC Grow Up Great®, The Miami Book Fair and Comic Kids Miami.

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South Florida PBS was thrilled to host the KidVision Music Time Season 3 live event on November 16th at Pinecrest Gardens! Guests enjoyed a fun morning filled with live classical music, a story time, dancing, and of course watching episodes of KidVision Music Time.

Thank you to Pinecrest Gardens, Cuda Orchestra, We Create Forever Co., Moop Gelato, and our South Florida PBS team and volunteers for making this event possible.

KidVision Music Time was made possible in part by The Kirk Foundation and The Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation.

On Wednesday, November 13th, South Florida PBS' Health Channel hosted a powerful screening and community conversation for From Fear to Hope: The HIV & AIDS Journey. Attendees experienced an exclusive look at the history, challenges, and groundbreaking advancements in HIV and AIDS treatment, inspiring hope for a healthier future.

With gratitude to the Quadracci Family for 'Empowering Communities.'

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South Florida PBS proudly unveiled "Da Vinci - An Immersive Art Experience" last Thursday with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Boynton Beach Mayor Ty Penserga and esteemed guests! Thank you to the City of Boynton Beach and all of community partners who attended this event.

Don’t miss the chance to step into da Vinci’s world and experience his genius through cutting-edge technology. Opening November 2nd! Secure your tickets at PBSDaVinci.org.#SFPBSDaVinci

South Florida PBS was honored to host Palm Beach County's K-5th grade Art Teachers on Monday, October 14th for a professional development workshop in our DaVinci - An Immersive Art Exhibit space. The workshop was hosted by Lindsey Wuest, the Science Through Art teacher at FAU's AD Henderson University School. 

Through using the curriculum for K-5th grade that is attached to the DaVinci Exhibit, Lindsey was able to provide a comprehensive workshop on the enduring themes of DaVinci's work and how they can utilized in the modern day classroom. 

After Lindsey's presentation, teachers were invited to be among the first to experience DaVinci - An Immersive Art Exhibit, opening to the public this November.

Thank you to Mrs. Wuest for lending her time, talent, and expertise to this workshop. 

We had a great time celebrating the premiere of On the Town in The Palm Beaches 'Retro in The Palm Beaches' on September 19th at The Bamboo Room in downtown Lake Worth!

In the season 8 premiere of On the Town, host Frank Licari checks out all the grooviest spots in The Palm Beaches. Featured businesses include Bulk Candy Warehouse, Trashe Vintage, Ragtops, Rust & Wax, The Tacky Tourist, Silverball Arcade, Okeechobee Steakhouse and more.

Special thanks to Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, and the Film and Television Commission of Palm Beach County for making this event memorable!

On September 7th South Florida PBS closed out the 2024 season of KidVision Full STEAM Ahead events at Young at Art in Broward. Children and families enjoyed a screening of episodes of Full STEAM Ahead and then got to participate in all of the activities in person! Guests enjoyed lunch from Chick Fil A, gelato from Moop Gelato, a photobooth activation, and fun take home prizes.

With gratitude to The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation.

Supported by The Quadracci Family: Empowering Communities.

On August 3rd South Florida PBS hosted KidVision Full STEAM Ahead Day at Rhythm & Hues in West Palm Beach! Children and families enjoyed a screening of all seven episodes of Full STEAM Ahead and then got to participate in all of the activities in person! Guests enjoyed lunch from PDQ, gelato from Moop Gelato, a photobooth activation, and fun take home prizes.

With gratitude to The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation.

Supported by The Quadracci Family: Empowering Communities.

South Florida PBS Changing Seas summer screenings were back for season 16! The event took place on Wednesday, July 17th at NSU's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences with an exciting screening of "Eagle Rays: Soaring on Spotted Wings."

Despite its designation as globally “endangered,” relatively little was known about the whitespotted eagle rays’ ecology and life history. Florida scientists combined cutting-edge technology with creative approaches to gain deeper insight into the movement and diet of this elegant fish – allowing them to experience the world from a ray’s point of view for the first time.

After the screening, featured scientists joined for an engaging talk-back, discussing their experience working on the episode and answering audience questions. The event concluded with a complimentary reception featuring wine and light bites.

Major funding was provided by The Batchelor Foundation. Additional funding was provided by Trish and Dan Bell & The Parrot Family Endowment for Environmental Education.

On Friday, June 28th, 2024, attendees gathered at Savor Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale for an exciting evening of film screenings and discussions with talented filmmakers for the 'Film-maker Season 6 Screening Event!" The event opened with a pre-screening cocktail reception catered by Sidecar Kitchen, featuring a live performance from DJ Hii Rickyy (@hii.rickyy) and a fun photobooth activation by We Create Forever Co. (@wecreateforever.co).

A highlights reel of all nine of our season 6 winning films was screened, followed by a talk-back with our filmmakers hosted by the South Florida PBS Principal Director of Content and producer of Film-maker, Melissa Harmon. It was an exciting evening of cinema and culture.

Film-maker Season 6 is brought to you by Friends of South Florida PBS.

We had a great time at the On the Town in The Palm Beaches 'Exploring the Wild Western Communities' Premiere Event on June 25th at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade!

In the season 7 finale of On the Town, host Frank Licari left the bustling cities to explore the west. Guests joined us for a pre-screening reception featuring live music and light bites. They were the first to view the full episode, and the event wrapped up with a community conversation with Frank and the On the Town team.

Special thanks to Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, and the Film and Television Commission of Palm Beach County for making this event memorable!

We had an incredible time celebrating KidVision Mission Season 2 at the Davie Ranch on Friday, June 21st. 

Guests enjoyed a special screening of KidVision Mission, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, pizza, snow cones, and of course, got to meet Miss Penny. Thank you to our South Florida PBS volunteers and the Davie Ranch team for hosting us and making this event so special.

Major funding for KidVision Mission was provided in part by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.

On Saturday May 18th South Florida PBS participated in 'Kids to Parks Day' with the National Park Trust and WTTW - Chicago PBS!

The event was held at Biscayne National Park where children and families were encouraged to participate in a number of activities designed to educate attendees on our local environment. Activities included fishing practice, picking up litter, nature journaling, meeting NATURE CAT, and more! In exchange for completing these activities, children received Junior Ranger badges and South Florida PBS magnifying glasses. 

Thank you to the National Park Trust and WTTW.

We had a great time on Thursday, April 25th celebrating the incredible Bay of Pigs documentary 'Veritas' as featured in PBS' Reel South Season 9.

Guests enjoyed drinks and live music by Ricky Valido at the pre-screening reception. After the film, 'Veritas' directors Eliecer Jimenez Almeida and Angelica Marrero- Loucraft took the stage with South Florida PBS Principal Director of Content Melissa Harmon to discuss their process creating the film.

Thank you to Savor Cinema for hosting us, and to Eliecer and Angelica for an incredibly insightful discussion.

For more information on Reel South, visit: https://www.reelsouth.org/

We had an amazing time celebrating the newest episode of On the Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari 'West Palm Beach' at Palm Beach Dramaworks yesterday. Guests enjoyed delicious food from Zona Blu Weston and Paneterie , live music by Brandon Forrest, and a photobooth activation by We Create Forever Co. at the pre-screening reception. After watching the latest episode of On the Town, South Florida PBS Principal Director of Content Melissa Harmon hosted a talk-back with Frank and Sue Ellen, Managing Director of Palm Beach Dramaworks.

Thank you to Palm Beach Dramaworks for hosting us.

Thank you to Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, and the Film and Television Commission of Palm Beach County.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend at the Health Channel's 2nd Annual Women's Health Fair on Saturday, March 23rd! Together, we celebrated, learned, and empowered each other in the pursuit of better health and wellness. A special THANK YOU to the 30+booths that participated at the Women's Health Fair this year and all of our incredible guests and speakers. 

On March 7th South Florida PBS hosted a "Women of Impact" event in partnership with Women United of Palm Beach. It was an incredible tribute to the diverse and influential women shaping our community. With a Mariachi band and insightful discussions, it was a true celebration of empowerment and inspiration.

South Florida PBS wants to congratulate our esteemed speakers, Dr. Shannon Solis, Dr. Laurie George, and Dina Rubio, and moderator Carla Hill, host of Hope is Here for sharing their wisdom, expertise, and stories of resilience. We also want to commend our fearless leader, Dolores Fernandez Alonso who gave all the women a warm welcome for always empowering and providing us with opportunities learn, grow, thrive and create meaningful impact in the South Florida communities.

We had an incredible time celebrating the 12th season of our Emmy Award-winning program Art Loft at the Actors' Playhouse in Coral Gables on Tuesday, February 13th. The event opened with a pre-screening reception in the iconic lobby of Actors' Playhouse. Featured activations included food by CrepeMakers, a mural activation led by Vida Sofia of RawFigsPopUp, a photobooth, music by MiamiBloco, and the debut of South Florida PBS' original immersive VR art experience. This VR experience took guests through a 3D art museum where they learned about the life and work of Rafael Soriano and were then invited to create their very own 3D art. 

After the screening, Art Loft producer Melissa Harmon led a talk-back with David Arisco, Artistic Director, at the Actors’ Playhouse, and suOm and Brian, co-founders of the musical collective MiamiBloco. 

Photography by Roberto Valladares.

We had an amazing time celebrating the premiere of On the Town in The Palm Beaches - Fitness Adventures at Drive Shack West Palm Beach on Friday, February 9th! Guests enjoyed a night of golf, food, and drinks during the pre-screening reception and were the first to watch the latest episode of On the Town. ⛳

After the screening host Frank Licari and producers of the show answered all the audiences questions.

Thank you to Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, and the Film and Television Commission of Palm Beach County.

Photography by Roberto Valladares. 

South Florida PBS was honored to collaborate with United Way of Palm Beach County and Women United for the January 11th Women in Philanthropy Symposium at the COX Science Center in West Palm Beach. Guests were truly inspired by a powerhouse panel of women, Chairman of the Board of the Palm Beach County Food Bank, Marti LaTour, former President of General Motors Foundation and Corporate Relations, Vivian Pickard, and ours truly, South Florida PBS President & CEO Dolores Fernandez Alonso. These panelists shared their uplifting stories and delved into the profound impact of philanthropy.

This powerful panel was moderated by Between the Covers host Ann Bocock.

Photography by Capehart Photography.

On Thursday, December 14th South Florida PBS celebrated the season 7 premiere of On the Town in The Palm Beaches at  Mathew's Brewery in Lake Worth. In the premiere episode host Frank Licari showcases all the Palm Beaches most pet friendly spots! Frank visits restaurants, dog-friendly beaches, a dog resort, a pet friendly fashion show, and more.

Thank you to our sponsors, Discover the Palm Beaches, The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission, and Palm Beach County. 

On Friday, November 10th South Florida PBS celebrated the premiere of Film-maker Flip the Script at Savor Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale. In this series of short films, Broward high school juniors and seniors partnered with South Florida PBS to tackle community issues that are most important to them, and through the process, got the chance to discover how films can inspire meaningful conversations. The premiere was followed by a BBQ to honor veterans. 

This program is made possible in part by the Community Foundation of Broward and is produced in partnership with the Broward County Film Society. 

On Saturday, October 14th South Florida PBS' KidVision celebrated their interstitial series Full STEAM Ahead at COX Science Center's Fall Family Fun Fest! Guests were invited to participate in the "Colorful Carnations" and "Circle of Colors" science experiments featured in the series and meet KidVision host Miss Penny!

With special thanks to The Annette Rickel Foundation for their philanthropic support. 

On Thursday, October 5th, South Florida PBS in partnership with The Latin Quarter of West Palm Beach celebrated Hispanic Heritage at Belvedere Elementary School!

KidVision host Miss Penny led a fun presentation where students watched KidVision Music Time, KidVision Art Room, KidVision Dance Time and an episode of Alma's Way!

On Friday, September 29th, South Florida PBS celebrated KidVisionMusic Time at FROST School of Music!

The KidVision Music Time Party was an exciting event where children explored different genres of music in a lively atmosphere with KidVision host Miss Penny. University of Miami's music professor Dan Strange performed with his student ensemble and the event included a special performance by the student musicians of UM's Donna E. Shalala MusicReach program!

Special thanks to The FROST School of Music for partnering with us and to The Kirk Foundation and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation for their philanthropic support.

On Friday, August 18th South Florida PBS hosted a "Whitney Houston Cover Party!" at Arts Warehouse in Delray Beach to celebrate our August program guide cover star. Guests joined us for a complimentary reception hosted by 1015 Lite FM radio's Tamara G. with live music by DJ Dre Vendetta and Ja'Nia Harden, drinks by Top Notch Toast, light bites, photography, Whitney-themed raffles, a surprise dance lesson and of course, Whitney's greatest hits!

Thank you for dancing the night away with us as we celebrated the premiere of "I Go to The Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston!" 🎼💜

Throughout the summer of 2023 South Florida PBS and NSU's Halmos College of Arts & Sciences collaborated on four screening events for the newest episodes of Changing Seas season 15. The episodes included Life in the Dark: The Polar Night, Bermuda: Life at Ocean's Edge, Mollusks: More than a Shell, and Sharks in Belize: Jaguars of the Sea. These events consisted of a screening of the episode followed by a live Q&A with experts featured in the episodes and concluded with a cocktail reception with our featured beer sponsor Lauderale Brewery. 

Funding for this season of Changing Seas was provided by The Batchelor Foundation, Trish and Dan Bell, and The Parrot Family Endowment for Environmental Education.

On Sunday, July 30th, South Florida PBS participated in "Be My Neighbor Day" at the Miami Marlins vs. Detroit Tigers game at loanDepot park in Miami. The first 5,000 kids in attendance received PNC Grow up Great backpacks with school supplies. Guests were invited to stop by the South Florida PBS booth to meet Katerina Kittycat and receive Daniel Tiger books, participate in a neighborly activity, take home learning materials, and other fun giveaways. 

Be My Neighbor Day is powered by PNC Grow Up Great®

On Friday, June 30th, South Florida PBS hosted the "KidVision Mission Summer Party" at Flamingo Gardens in Davie. The event was very well attended and guests were invited to participate in a variety of activations including shaved ice, face painting, and balloon animals. Attendees were then shown a clip of KidVision Mission and got to see some of the bird's featured in the show in real life! Thank you to the South Florida PBS volunteers and the Flamingo Gardens team for hosting us and making this event so special!

Major funding for KidVision Mission was provided in part by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.

On June 20th South Florida PBS hosted a screening event for the premiere of the latest episode of On the Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari, "Family Friendly Fun." The event opened with a complimentary cocktail reception with live music, after which guests were invited to be the first to see the newest installment of this South Florida PBS original production. Thank you to our sponsors, Discover the Palm Beaches, The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission, and Palm Beach County. 

On June 14th South Florida PBS had the pleasure of hosting a Southern Storytellers screening event at Savor Cinema Fort Lauderdale. The event opened with a complimentary reception with live music and a photobooth activation. After the reception, guests were among the first to see a sneak peek of the new PBS docuseries Southern Storytellers ahead of its July premiere on WPBT and WXEL. After the screening, a diverse cast of local storytellers took the stage to share their own unique stories.

Thank you to our incredible storytellers Bill Teck, Ricky Valido, Nerissa Street, Cathleen Dean, and Richard Jackson for lending your voices to this event and sharing your stories with our audience.

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On Wednesday, April 19th South Florida PBS hosted a premiere event for the "Health and Wellness" installment of "On the Town in The Palm Beaches" at Arts Warehouse in Delray Beach. The event opened with a cocktail reception in the art gallery with live music ahead of the screening and concluded with a Q&A with producers and host Frank Licari. Thank you to all those who attended this fun premiere event! 😄

Thank you to Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, and the Film and Television Commission of Palm Beach County.

Guests of this VIP screening event were invited to join Chef Michelle Bernstein at her Miami Bayside restaurant, La Cañita, for a special Check, Please! Season 20 VIP Premiere Event & Watch Party! Guests enjoyed Michelle’s Cuban-inspired light bites, a welcome mojito, wine, and raffle prizes, as well as a meet & greet opportunity with Michelle. Those who attended were then among the first to see the premiere episode of the 20th season of this Suncoast Emmy Award winning production. 

On Saturday April 15th, South Florida PBS had a showcase room at the Sun Sentinel PRIME Expo in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. We promoted our local productions Between the Covers, Sex Talk with Dr. Lia, The Florida Keys: 200 Years of Paradise, and Check, Please! South Florida.

Between the Covers host Ann Bocock interviewed award winning author Robert Watson about his latest book "Escape!" After this discussion, Dr. Lia took the stage to talk Sex Talk season 2 and answer questions from the audience. For The Florida Keys: 200 Years of Paradise screening guests were served complimentary tropical drinks. Lastly, guests were among the first to see the season 20 premiere episode of Check, Please! South Florida. Previous guests of the show Mike Mayo and Janice Joseph then took the stage for a discussion and to take questions from the audience. 

On Monday, April 3rd South Florida PBS hosted a screening event for the broadcast premiere of the documentary "Crossing Overtown" at the Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum in Overtown. This film explores the long narrative of racial conflict in Miami, from its roots in the reforms of Reconstruction, through its incorporation under dubious representation and continuing on through one of the earliest civil rights movements in the country. Guests were invited to enjoy a complimentary reception with live music while they toured the museum ahead of the screening. An excerpt of the documentary was screened and followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with producer Scott Barnett, Dr. George, and Chief Delrish Moss.

Thank you to the Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum for hosting us.

On Tuesday, March 28th, South Florida PBS hosted a screening event to celebrate the finale of Art Loft Season 11. This event centered around Miami artist Ahol Sniffs Glue and his "Geographies of Trash" project. Guests were invited to attend a 'pizza party' reception with live music by DJ Dre Vendetta and drinks. The reception was followed by a screening of the final episode and a fun raffle courtesy of Rapha!

Thank you to Ahol Sniffs Glue, FIU Ratcliffe, The Underline Miami, Rapha, The Cycling Chef, DJ Dre Vendetta, Liquid Death, and Pizza Cubana for making this event such a success despite the rain!

On Saturday, March 25th South Florida PBS' Health Channel held the first annual Women’s Health Fair with the support of the City of Doral. Attendees enjoyed cooking seminars, Infant & Adult CPR training, yoga, and Pilates sessions. We welcomed over 50 booths including health institutions, nonprofits, gyms, and many others! Will you be joining us next year?

On December 1st South Florida PBS hosted a premiere of On the Town in The Palm Beaches - Latin Style at The Box Art Gallery in West Palm Beach . During the screening event, producers of the show guided guests through the vibrant and long-standing history of Latin culture in South Florida first-hand, through the arts, authentic cuisine, and the rich cultural history that makes The Palm Beaches region a unique place to live, work, and visit. Guests also got to enjoy a reception with refreshments from Don Ramon's and a Q&A with producers of On The Town in the Palm Beaches.

On June 23rd South Florida PBS hosted a premiere of On the Town in The Palm Beaches - Caribbean Heritage at the Royal Palm Beach Culture Center . During the screening event, producers of the show guided guests through the rich and important Caribbean Connection first-hand, via a combination of the arts, the delicious cuisine, and the rich cultural history that makes The Palm Beaches region a unique place to live, work, and visit. Guests also got to enjoy a reception and a Q&A with producers of On The Town in the Palm Beaches.


 

South Florida PBS offered its members the opportunity to screen the new Downton Abbey movie: A New Era at the Cinemark Paradise in Davie on May 19th. The excitement was palpable and the experience, unforgettable! Thanks to all who joined us and contributed to making it a very special South Florida PBS members evening.

On Wednesday, May 18, South Florida PBS invited the local community to come together at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center in Fort Lauderdale for a special reception and screening of the Emmy-winning film Wade in the Water: Drowning in Racism, followed by a live recording of Your South Florida, with expert panel discussions on social justice, public health and swim safety. More photos on our Facebook page. 


 

On April 26, South Florida PBS had a screening of the new episode of On the Town in the Palm Beaches with Frank Licari featuring Eco-Friendly Fun adventures! The event held at Arts Garage in Delray had a wonderful reception and Q & A with host, Frank Licari and producers of On the Town in The Palm Beaches. Thank you to all of those who attended!More photos on our Facebook page. 

On Thursday, April 14 South Florida PBS invited the community to the ¿Qué Pasa, USA? Experience at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables! The event provided an immersive Cuban cultural experience which included a marathon of favorite ¿Qué Pasa, USA? episodes, a cocktail reception with delicious treats, a special performance from the Frost School of Music Cafe con Leche ensemble. More photos on our Facebook page. 


 

On Wednesday, March 23rd, South Florida PBS held the Art of the Woman event and showed a preview screening of Great Performances l PBS The Conductor at Doral Contemporary Art Museum. The preview screening was held surrounded by the female-led art exhibit, Inside Outside. After the screening attendees enjoyed performances from the Greater Miami Youth Symphony and Frost School of Music at the University of Miami Woman's Choir. Thank you to all of our partners, members, and attendees for making this event a success.

On Thursday, February 20th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, South Florida PBS and Lynn University held a preview screening of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. newest season at Lynn University. The preview screening highlighted excerpts from the first 6 episodes of Season 6. Following the screening, there was a Q&A with Lynn Professor Giancarlo Simpson. You can tune in to watch Finding Your Roots Tuesday's at 8 PM on WPBT and Monday's at 8 PM on WXEL. South Florida PBS thanks the South Florida community for its support which makes it possible to bring this type of program and event to the heart of the communities we serve. We, at South Florida PBS, hope to continue to be your beacon of light and your most trusted institution in America because your trust is something we’ll never take for granted.


 

On Monday, February 10th South Florida PBS and Broward College held a preview screening of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. at Broward College North Campus. The preview screening highlighted excerpts from the first 6 episodes of Season 6. The screening was followed by a Q&A with Professor Domenica Diraviam from Broward College, Dr. Rose Mary Stiffin from Florida Memorial University and Diana McKenny the President of the Genealogical Society of Broward county. You can tune in to watch Finding Your Roots Tuesday's at 8 PM on WPBT and Monday's at 8 PM on WXEL. South Florida PBS thanks the South Florida community for its support which makes it possible to bring this type of program and event to the heart of the communities we serve. We, at South Florida PBS, hope to continue to be your beacon of light and your most trusted institution in America. Because your trust is something we’ll never take for granted.

On Sunday, January 5th South Florida PBS, filmmaker Oscar Corral and Miami Dade College held the premiere screening of Making It In America at the Miami Dade College Koubek Center. The documentary highlights immigrant entrepreneurs of all levels, from multi-millionaire concrete magnate Luis Garcia to the formerly undocumented founder of Lulu’s Ice Cream, Luisa Santos. The screening was followed by a Q&A with a few of protagonists of the success stories featured in the documentary. With over 150 people in attendance, the event was a great success.


 

On Sunday, Dec. 8th, in Celebration of KidVision Music Time, South Florida PBS held a preview screening with Miss Penny and Dolores Sukhdeo, CEO of South Florida PBS at the Miami Theater Center. The screening of KidVision Music Time was followed by a musical petting zoo with musicians from New World Symphony. KidVision Music Time is produced in partnership with New World Symphony and is made possible in part by The Kirk Foundation.