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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.

On Monday, March 9th, South Florida PBS and the Miami Dade College Koubek Center hosted a screening of Art Loft featuring some of the Miami Dade Artists highlighted throughout the season. After the complimentary reception and screening, we had a discussion with: Marcelo Ertorteguy and Sarah from StereoTank who specialize in creating experimental sound installations and also teach architect at FIU; Courtney Levine, a curator for Commuter Biennial; Taylor Cavazos with the Wynwood Business Improvement District; Paola Gracey, a pop artist who specializes in drip painting and finally, Sri Prabha, who is a multidisciplinary artist who specializes in video/sound and visual installations.