Proceeds benefit the Broward Center’s education programs
The Beach Boys will rock the Broward Center for the Performing Arts with a rare, up-close-and-personal performance in the Center’s intimate Amaturo Theater on Saturday, March 1 at 8:30 p.m. The legendary group will headline the Broward Performing Arts’ Foundation’s Annual Celebration to benefit the Center’s education and enrichment programs. Presenting sponsors are long-time Broward Center supporters Charles and Laura Palmer.
In an evening that will be “Fun, Fun, Fun” for everyone, there will be opportunities to participate at two levels: $1,000 for a VIP ticket for the performance and post-show party, and $2,500 for a Celebration ticket for the full evening’s festivities which include an exclusive cocktail reception at 5 p.m. in the Horvitz Lobby, a pre-show dinner at 6:15 p.m. on the Moran Stage in the Au-Rene Theater, The Beach Boys performance in the Amaturo and the post-show party at the Wendt Terraces and Huizenga Pavilion.
For more than half a century, audiences have enjoyed such Beach Boys hits as “Surfin’ USA”, “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “Kokomo,” “Good Vibrations” and “California Girls,” all of which have made this band rock & roll royalty for music lovers everywhere. The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago, and John Wedemeyer, continue the legacy of the iconic band. This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.
“We are in for a very special evening,” said Lisa Kitei, president of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. “Whether you are young or old, chances are you’ve been singing Beach Boys hits for a good part of your life. The songs are timeless, and the Beach Boys’ enduring talent and popularity make them ‘rock stars’ in every way.”
In addition to “Good Vibrations” Presenting Sponsors Charles and Laura Palmer, “Surf’s Up” Sponsors are Ann M. Burris, Jeannette and Marty Engelmann, Linda B. Haller, The Salah Foundation, S. Donald and Michelle Sussman, Gary Wendt and Mark and Linda Wilford;
“Fun, Fun, Fun” Sponsors are Amazon, Chris Ambs and Scott Clearwater, BBX Capital, Rita Case, Marty and Terri Cole, Melissa Corrado-Harrison, Leo Goodwin Foundation, Gunster, Hudson Family Foundation, JM Family Enterprises, Northern Trust, The Schmatz Family, SPIRIT, Stiles, Joyce Worthington Virga and Richard and Christine Welch; Spirits Sponsor is Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits; Program Sponsor is Starmark; and Invitation Sponsor is Associated Printing Productions, Inc. Sponsor listings are as of January 27.
For information about VIP and Celebration tickets and table sponsorships, call 954-468-3298 or email Foundation@BrowardCenter.org. A portion of your ticket or table payment includes a tax-deductible donation benefiting the Broward Center’s education and engagement programs.
For nearly 40 years, the Broward Performing Arts Foundation has been instrumental in providing support for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The Foundation was established in 1985 to deliver the required private funding to build the Center and create an endowment to sustain its operations. Over the years, the Foundation has successfully raised funds to support the Broward Center’s innovative and diverse programming, arts-in-education initiatives, community engagement activities and capital projects. In 2021, the Foundation completed a $30 million capital campaign to renovate and restore the iconic Parker Playhouse. Prior to this, it raised $60 million to complete the Encore! capital campaign to renovate, renew and revitalize the Broward Center.
About The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, waterfront dining at Marti’s New River Bistro and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org.
