There were plenty of pint-sized princesses wearing tiaras and gowns in the audience at a recent matinee of “Cinderella” at the Wick in Boca Raton.

The Boca Raton Arts District Exploratory Corporation (BRADEC) recently announced a new capital gift of $1 million from a member of the board, philanthropist Elizabeth Dudley.

Five years ago this month the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council launched the Boca Bigots Run City Hall campaign to bring attention to what they perceived to be 20 years of slights against the LGBT community.

Get your selfie sticks ready because the Boca Raton Museum of Art is the place to get unique social media photos — especially if you’re a classic film buff. 

The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) will present the regional premiere of “Songs of the Phoenix” on March 24 at the Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

In 2017, homosexuality seems to be a trending topic whether it is politics, fashion, sports, or entertainment. According to statista.com, millennials are the generation with the highest amount of “out” LGBT members.

(WB) Former D.C. police lieutenant Brett Parson, who served as supervisor of the department’s LGBT Liaison Unit before retiring from the force in 2020, was arrested in Boca Raton, Florida, on Feb. 12, for allegedly having sex with a consenting 16-year-old boy in violation of Florida’s age of consent law, which is 18, according to an arrest affidavit filed in court.

In November SFGN wrote about Scott Melton, who was fired from Saint Andrew’s private school in Boca Raton. In the story, Melton, who is an openly gay, black, Jewish man, didn’t know if he was pushed out because of his sexuality, or because he was a whistleblower – or a combination of both.

Gay rights icon Harvey Milk said, “I know that you cannot live on hope alone, but without it, life is not worth living.”

South Florida’s own “Auntie Mame,” the larger-than-life performer and producer Jan McArt passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 31.

(WB) A Broward County, Fla., judge on Feb. 18 set a $50,000 bond for the release of former D.C. police lieutenant Brett Parson six days after Parson was arrested in Boca Raton on Feb. 12 for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy in violation of Florida’s age of consent law, which is 18.

Comedian Judy Gold is known for cutting to the chase, especially when it comes to her work.

Beloved gay musical director, accompanist and arranger Paul Reekie died unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 2 after an accident at his Boca Raton home. 

One of South Florida’s most prestigious, high-profile luncheons is returning.

Fort Lauderdale playwright Tony Finstrom’s eyes light up when he talks about Jan McArt.

Boca Raton and Palm Beach County filed a petition with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Friday asking the court to review a November ruling where a three-judge panel found their bans on conversion therapy for minors unconstitutional. 

South Florida audiences get to experience the creative process in action thank to Jan McArt’s New Play Reading Series at Lynn University in Boca Raton.

How would you like to watch a movie in a relaxing atmosphere?

Who could have predicted that old Cold War tensions would flare up in Ukraine when Slow Burn Theatre Co. announced a spring production of “Chess,” the ‘80s rock opera from Benny Anderrson and Bjorn Ulvaes of ABBA and lyricist Tim Rice?

Foodies First website recently ran a piece called “These Are the Absolute Best Dishes in Each State and Where to Find Them.”

Since opening a few months ago in Boca Raton, Corvina Seafood Grill has quickly become a favorite in the area.

I love how folks from up north have no idea of the geography of South Florida.

I’ve often joked that I will go to the ends of the earth for a good meal. Recently I did go for two brunches: one in Boca and another in Coral Gables.

The Blue Dog Cookhouse and Bar claims it, “brings an elevated New York dining experience to Boca.

“Have theatre, will travel!” is the motto for MNM Theatre Company, which added the Willow Theatre in Boca Raton last fall as a second venue for its Palm Beach County performances.

The Wick Theatre (formerly the Caldwell) in Boca Raton launched its new production of “Steel Magnolias” on Friday, April 3. It will run through April 20 with matinees and evening performances. Times and tickets are available online at www.thewick.org.

For the fifth year in a row, Santiago’s Bodega won the Best Restaurant in Key West.

Breanne Taylor is sitting on the Breezeway on Florida Atlantic University’s campus in Boca Raton.

“A Winter Spectacular,” the holiday cabaret currently playing at the Wick Theatre and Costume Museum in Boca Raton, is a priceless musical gift to South Florida audiences, wrapped in a shiny package with a big red bow.

Wilton Manors welcomed two new officers to its police force.