FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (January 2026) – There was magic in the air during the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s recent Frozen-themed brunch, Winter
Wonderland – A “Frozen” Family Celebration, that raised funds for the Broward Center’s arts-in-education and community engagement programs.

The Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom at the Broward Center was transformed into a winter wonderland immersed in blue and white, glitter and glamour. Getting into the spirit of the day, many children and some parents came dressed as their favorite characters. Guests enjoyed an enchanting brunch fit for royalty, whimsical arts and crafts, a dance party with a DJ and magical face painting. A regal throne and themed backdrop provided a picture-perfect setting for family photos.

Just before guests were escorted to Amaturo Theater for the performance of Disney’s Frozen, the DJ led a sing-a-along of Let It Go, where the kids and adults belted out every word to the popular song.

In addition to Presenting Sponsor Alice and Mike Jackson, Beverage Sponsor was Kurt and Liz Langenskamp); Brunch Sponsor was Jeremy and Yeva Wilford; Dance Party Sponsor was Carol Kalagher; Décor Sponsor was The Judith Linnell Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward; and Photo Op Sponsor was Rick Case Automotive Group.

The Broward Center 2025/2026 season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.

For more than 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 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.

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