Wow! Where do I start. We booked Tropics Entertainment for our wedding in April and it could not…read morehave been a better experience from start to finish. More than a month has past since the wedding and the performance of the band is all people want to talk about. My only "complaint" would be once they started playing, it was absolutely impossible to get anyone off the dance floor!!! Wedding planning can have its ups and downs, so having great vendors is extremely important. Tropics stood head and shoulders above all the others. From the very beginning they were easy to get a hold of, gave us a very fair price from the start so we did not have to spend our time haggling back and forth. They worked with us to help curate a perfect playlist for our guests and took the time to perfect our first dance song. The week of the wedding they made last minute sound accommodations for the ceremony. During the wedding, they went above and beyond by playing during their scheduled break when the timeline ran into trouble due to the kitchen being late to get food out. Every step of the way was a dream come true for a wedding. Thank you Tropics for an awesome evening, and even better experience. Love Andrew and Jessica

Hiring Vinyl for our wedding was a decision we were incredibly excited about. After watching their…read morevibrant promotional videos and receiving a glowing recommendation from a trusted colleague, we felt confident that this world class band would deliver an unforgettable performance. Sadly, what we experienced was a complete letdown that cast a shadow over our special day. From the beginning, we worked closely with the band to create a setlist that would reflect the tastes of our 600 guests. Vinyl provided us with a list of over 200 songs, and my wife, my parents, and I spent hours curating a precise selection that we felt would keep the energy high and create the perfect atmosphere. This was a priority for us because music sets the tone for the entire evening. The least we expected was that the songs we painstakingly selected would be the ones played. Unfortunately, once the celebration got underway, it became clear that none of our chosen songs were being performed. As the groom, I was understandably overwhelmed with hosting so many guests, but I couldn't ignore the fact that the music was completely off. Every time the band started a new song, I found myself looking around, confused, thinking, "What is this song? This wasn't on the setlist!" It wasn't just a matter of personal taste--these were songs that didn't resonate with the crowd and did nothing to match the vibe we envisioned for the evening. My friends, who eagerly attack the dance floor at every wedding with thriving enthusiasm, were visibly less lively which I attribute directly to the choice of the songs - that were all very 50s/60s esque. My father, who was also acutely aware of the issue, spent much of the night trying to address this with the band and their manager, but nothing changed. It felt like no one in the band had the presence of mind to notice that the energy on the dance floor was lacking due to their song choices. It was incredibly frustrating and stressful to have this concern nagging at me throughout what should have been the happiest night of my life. I was literally counting the seconds until they got off and we had our DJ start his set. To make matters worse, the band's post-wedding response was equally frustrating. When we reached out to them to discuss the issue, instead of taking responsibility, they shifted the blame to our (world class) venue, (high profile) Party Planner and (venue trusted) AV Vendor. The band's manager claimed that they were playing from the approved setlist, which simply was not true. In fact, I'd estimate that only about 20% of the songs they played were from our curated list. For a 90-minute set, this meant that the majority of what was performed had absolutely nothing to do with what we had requested. Considering the time and care we had put into this, it was beyond disappointing. The band also blamed their poor performance on not having a proper mic check, which they said was the responsibility of the venue and AV team. I can say with confidence that this was a baseless excuse. We worked with a world-class event team that regularly handles high-profile weddings and events. They are absolute professionals, and it was clear that the problems we experienced were entirely due to the band's lack of preparation and inability to read the room. The bottom line is that Vinyl and Tropics Entertainment failed to meet even the most basic expectations we had for our wedding music. We paid a premium for a band we believed would deliver a first-rate experience, and instead, we got a performance that felt disconnected and indifferent. What could have been a night full of joy and celebration was tainted by the ongoing frustration of hearing song after song that had no place at our event. I sincerely hope that anyone considering hiring Vinyl for their event thinks twice and makes sure they clearly define the expectations and what is required from each party. For us, it wasn't just about the money--it was about entrusting a major part of our wedding to a company that ultimately let us down.

This is a very nice theatre - part of the the Broward Center. The tickets are affordable here and…read moreusually they are decent. I went to see "The Golden Girls" here - it ws a riot. Drag version of it. I don't really follow The Golden Girls but I thought the show was just fun. I love the step and repeat that they had on the lower level and we borrowed a few 'props' to take a group picture. I'm happy to report that it is a nice regional theater. So while its not Broadway (which I was used to being from NYC), it will do for an evening out!

Slow Burn Theatre performs in the small theatre at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts…read morecalled the Amaturo Theater. The talent is amazing and the tickets are affordable. Almost all of the shows are Broadway quality. This season they are performing Mary Poppins from the end of March through April 9th. In the summer when theatre is lacking, they will be performing Newies. The 2023/24 season has been announced and all of the shows are well suited for any age. If you have children and they are first time theater watchers, The Little Mermaid and SpongeBob the Musical would be a great start to get them interested in the arts.

Picked up tickets to see a friend performing so took a drive down to Broward County and discovered…read moreIsland City Stage. In my humble opinion, one of the hardest parts of reviewing theatre is reminding yourself to rate the venue and not the performance but that was no problem here as both were top notch! There is plenty of parking here. Front, back, side of the building, and all of it free. The box office area is small (Don't worry - no points deducted, it's local theatre, you work with what ya got!) but cozy and appointed nicely. Seating was rows of stadium style chairs. Comfortable yes, even for my bad back, but the walkway up is on only one side so prepare to be crossed over be people arriving after you. Sound was great, and though the play we saw was using old school condensor microphones for the visual appeal, even whispered speech away from the set up was clear and easy to hear. Lighting was incredible and way beyond what I imagined a tiny spot like this would be able to manage. ** Side Note - New City Players but on an AWESOME rendition of A Christmas Carol and you should definitely check that out too!

I came here for a Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce breakfast event…read more It's a small intimate theater. I look forward to coming here to see a show *street parking only

I'm thrilled to be able to attend my first Seminole Pow Wow in the Hard Rock Casino. This free…read morethree day event is full of singing, dancing, alligator demonstrations, concerts, cultural demonstrations, clothing contests, vendors, film festivals, arts & crafts, concerts, food vendors ... This was just an incredible event, I'm thrilled to have been here!!! The ballrooms, patios & salons were overflowing with Native American culture. The Seminole Tribe is a federally recognized Native American people, descendants of Southeastern tribes who resisted forced removal, notably in Florida, becoming known as the "Unconquered People" for never signing a peace treaty with the U.S. The Seminoles are the most prosperous tribe as they own the entire chain of the Hard Rock restaurants, resorts and casinos. Pow Wows are the Native American people's way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing friendships & making new ones. Here they renew Native American culture & preserve their rich heritage. It is believed that when tribes were forced onto reservations the government also forced them to have dances for the public to watch. Before each dance they were lead through the town in a parade, which is the beginning of the Grand Entry. Veterans are other important guests of the pow wow including Tribal Chiefs, Princesses, Elders, and pow wow organizers are first. Next in line are the male dancers. The men are followed by the women dancers. Once everyone is in the arena, the song ends and a song is sung to honor the flags and the veterans. After a prayer, the dancing resumes, usually with a few round dances. After the round dances, intertribal dancing songs are performed and everyone at the ceremonial dances to the beat of the drum. Powwow singers are very important figures in the Native American culture. Without them there would be no dancing. The songs are of many varieties, from religious to war, to social. They still hold special meaning to American Indians who know the words. Many songs are still sung in traditional Native American languages either newly composed or revivals of old songs. These songs serve as reminders to Native Americans of their old ways and rich heritage. Social dances might have had different meanings in earlier days. Although dance styles and content have changed, their meaning and importance has not. The outfits worn by the dancers, like the styles of clothing today evolve over time, it is not a stagnant culture, but a vibrant and changing way of life. There were Native American themed food trucks lined up outside the patios. I wanted to try fry bread but the lines appeared endless. We gave up and went to the food court where there were pizza, Asian, burger & healthy options. In retrospect we should have brought bottles of water. There were enough clean stocked restrooms.

Perfection! I wished more people reviewed this so more eyes and ears came. The POW WOW was packed…read moreand full of life !!! We decided to spend some time supporting our friends and rightful owners of this land. Fun fact: The Seminoles are descended from Creek Indians who migrated to Florida in the 1700s. Another fun fact: The Seminoles fought in three wars with the U.S. government. Last fact: The U.S. government tried to force the Seminoles to leave their lands and move to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). The Seminoles are also known for their patch work which you'll find all around the POW WOW along with their beautiful hand made jewelry, authentic dresses, instruments , songs and greetings. It's all connected and it's important to show our support.

Anothe night or music food trucks and outside lawn sitting and enjoying music with dancing if you…read morechoose. This time entertainment was provided by Shane Duncan band. They performed a variety of music from al years and genres giving everyone a dance to enjoy a music they liked. Several food trucks to enjoy eats if preferred .

I was heading to the gym when my friend invited me to meet her at the community center for a night…read moreof music and food trucks. Working out versus food trucks? No contest. I love that my city always has fun events like this popping up everywhere. They already offer the Homegrown Concert Series which is a monthly free outdoor concert running from September to May. There is also Fluffy's Foodie Food Truck Friday held on the second and third Fridays of each month. The Groove and Grub combines both the concerts and food trucks of the previous two events. The event does change locations so check out the city website for details. The first two events were held at Sabal Pines Park at the north end of town. This event was in South Creek at the Community Center and the next one will be too on August 2nd. I was impressed with the number of food trucks they had. At some city events you might have only one or two but there was a wide variety. They had trucks serving Greek, Italian, and Asian food. There were at least 9 different trucks. They also had a beer and wine truck. After doing a walk around my friend and I decided on the Crepstick truck that was serving sweet and savory crepes on a stick. The musical entertainment for the evening was a Beatles tribute band. They had a few minor technical issues but played from 7 to 9 with a five minute intermission. The park behind the community center has a permanent band shell which is nice feature and there is playground close by for the kids too. This is a family friendly event that is great for all ages. I am definitely marking my calendar for the August Groove n Grub event.

Absolutely amazing. A must see for any age. The costumes and energy will mesmerize u and u will be…read morein awe. They encouraged pics too with the actors after as well

Came to watch this show with my mother and son. My mom found it very entertaining but my 12 year…read moreold was a bit bored. The show was cute and very colorful. The actors are very talented and really gave it their all with the limited stage resources. I say this because it is a very basic cirque show compared to others that I've seen. This show had plenty of talent but it is very very basic. I think the space didn't allow for multiple performances to go on at once. You know what I mean when you've watched Vegas level cirque shows. Pomp is cute and worth watching but don't expect to be wowed the way traditional big performances would.

Absolutely love this dance studio! I went here as a kid when it was Stella's and now my daughter…read moreattends here. The staff is great and the classes are awesome!

Great place of business. The workers and owners are great and helped my kid grow to become a…read morewonderful dancer. The dances this studio preforms are unique, challenge the dancers and prepare them for a future in dance.

The hula dancers were great! Very professional and catered to both adults and children at our…read moreparty. They came with energy and fun. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone for small or large events.

They bring the show to you and I was able to experience one of their performances today. We started…read morethe day with the Disney movie Moana and this was the perfect follow up. An emcee and two lady dancers made up the entertainment The two dancers performed dances from Tahiti and Hawaii while the emcee explained what we were seeing. The dancers then taught the dances to the audience. One of the dances included twirling around two balls at the end of a string which was fun. The dancers even had a costume change during the performance. After they were done performing they stayed to take pictures with everyone who wanted them. The audience participation was fun and everyone enjoyed themselves, boys and adults included. This is a great idea for entertainment for luau themed parties. Since Moana is so popular this is great for a girls Disney party too. I enjoyed their performance immensely.