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Miami Herald
06-08-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Newly discovered historic street lights will shine again in Coral Gables
One hundred years ago, there were 500 lights on the streets of Coral Gables designed by architect Phineas Paist and artist Denman Fink. Beautiful, functional works of art, many were lost over the decades. But in 1981, finding them, restoring them, and returning them to their places became a labor of love for the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables. 'In 1981, Sarah Anderson, a member of the organization, facilitated the designation of the street lights as a City Historic Landmark Site. At that time, there were close to 80 still standing from the original 500,' said Karelia Martinez Carbonell, president of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables. The lights had been commissioned by Coral Gables City Founder George Merrick not only to light 'The City Beautiful,' but to enhance the newly built roads, she said. 'Originally, 500 'White Way' street lights with distinct decorative bases adorned the boulevards. Today, only about 45 of these originals remain, mostly along the Riviera Drive corridor and University Drive,' said Martinez Carbonell. The group found a batch of 10 of the streetlights in Fort Lauderdale, and another one was recently found in North Central Florida. Once these are all back in the city, they will be restored and added to the others now standing around town, she said. 'The City of Coral Gables is finalizing the acquisition of the White Way streetlights in Fort Lauderdale by early fall. The remaining batch of about 10 WWL are historically intact and in good shape from the base to the top fixture. They will undergo restoration. I am in contact with the current owner of the lights,' said Martinez Carbonell. The multiyear historic preservation plan was conducted in phases, she said. The group had the 45 originals still standing restored, and another 30-plus reproductions were added in order to reach the number of streetlights standing in 1981, when the lights were first designated. 'Commendations go to Allen Architectural Metals Inc. for their meticulous work on the restoration and reproductions, the Historic Resources Office for maintaining strict designation guidelines, and to Lis Ferrer, Project Engineer Public Works, for overseeing and managing the logistics of the project's various phases,' said Martinez Carbonell. Soon, the City plans to return about 10 original streetlights to the historic Douglas Entrance courtyard. 'Today, 'The City of Lights' shines once again, thanks to the many who were determined to see a decades-long restoration project through,' said Martinez Carbonell. 'It is so exciting about returning the original historic lights to the Douglas Entrance.' In July, dozens of students received personalized styling advice, shopped for professional outfits at H&M and participated in workshops focused on college and career readiness. The annual initiative, called 'Best Look Forward,' was hosted by education nonprofit Achieve Miami and Aventura Mall to help prepare Miami-Dade County high school students for success. 'When students have access to the right tools, whether it's professional clothing or meaningful mentorship, their sense of what's possible begins to expand,' said Rachel Saiontz Geary, Achieve Miami's director of philanthropy. 'At its core, this event is about helping students walk into every opportunity feeling confident, capable and like they belong.' Designed to support college and career readiness for students from underrepresented high schools, the program offers guidance on job skills, interview preparation and how to best dress for professional settings like interviews and college fairs. This year, 80 Achieve Scholars benefitted from the event. Founded in 2015 by Leslie Miller Saiontz, Achieve Miami empowers the next generation of students and teachers to learn, lead and thrive through mentorship, enrichment and community engagement. This year, the nonprofit has helped more than 2,000 students across more than 60 schools in Miami-Dade County through impactful programming and resources in under-resourced communities that include Little Haiti, Miami Gardens, Brownsville, Overtown, Liberty City, South Dade and Homestead. Learn more about getting involved at Congratulations to the Coral Gables Woman's Club for continuing to make a difference. In June, the organization rededicated its board and presented annual awards at a dinner and ceremony. The General Federation of Women's Club (GFWC0 FL) Finance Director and former District 11 Chair Elizabeth Fisher officiated. Ruth Martinez, current District 11 Director and past president of the club, coordinated the night with Club President Arely Ruiz. Two of the most prestigious and oldest awards were announced. The Barbara Lapsley New Member Award was presented to Lydia Sanchez-Garrett, and the Gloria Burns Leadership Award was presented to Iris Segui. Three members who have also demonstrated outstanding leadership were honored with the Pink Diamond Award. They are Media Chair Luisaura Alvarez, Arts & Culture Chair Alex Gullen and Environment Chair Jackie de Francisco. This group has a long history of maintaining its beautiful historic building through rentals, which in turn help support a free clinic for children needing dental work. For more about the clinic or to become a member, visit Write to ChristinaMMayo@ with news for this column.
Express Tribune
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Tom Felton returns as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway
Tom Felton will return to the stage as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, marking his debut on the Great White Way. Felton will begin performances on November 11, 2025, for a 19-week engagement, running through March 22, 2026. This will be the first time a cast member from the original Harry Potter film series has joined the Broadway production of the play. Set 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Cursed Child follows the now-adult characters, including Draco Malfoy, as they navigate the challenges of parenthood while sending their children off to Hogwarts. Felton, who portrayed the infamous Slytherin in the Harry Potter films, shared his excitement about returning to the role, saying it will be a 'full-circle moment' for him. At the age of Draco's character in the play, Felton feels a special connection to the role and expressed enthusiasm about reuniting with the "greatest fan community" in the world. The production, which originally opened at the Lyric Theatre in 2018, was modified after the pandemic. The Broadway version was condensed into a single, 3.5-hour show, compared to its original two-part format. Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender highlighted the significance of Felton's return to the role, noting that his portrayal of Draco as an adult facing parenthood and legacy will bring fresh depth to the character. 'We feel incredibly fortunate to welcome Tom into our Cursed Child family,' said the producers, emphasizing the excitement of fans worldwide to see Felton back as the iconic Malfoy. This marks a milestone for both Felton's career and the ongoing success of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
George Clooney Ages in Reverse with Dramatic Broadway Hair Transformation That Nods to His '90s Style
George Clooney and his hair are making waves on the Great White Way. On Thursday, April 3, fans and celebrities alike gathered at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City for the two-time Oscar winner's Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck. In the stage adaptation of the 2005 movie, Clooney, 63, plays CBS news journalist Edward R. Murrow, a role for which he bid farewell to his famous silver fox locks in exchange for a darker brunette hairstyle. In March, Clooney was photographed with light brown hair in preparation for his debut in the Big Apple's theater district. However, it wasn't until opening night of the show on Thursday that Clooney's dramatic change was seen in full onstage and when he stepped out to sign autographs for fans after his performance. Throughout the evening, Clooney wore his dark hair in a gelled-back hairstyle along with a clean-shaven face. Related: George Clooney Is Almost Unrecognizable Without His Signature Silver Hair — See His Brunet Transformation! While the star's new look was in service of his role as Murrow, the style was also similar to the darker hue he sported in the '80s and '90s. During his days on the Facts of Life, Clooney became known for his luscious dark brown waves. Further in his career though, around the mid-90s, he ended up cutting his shoulder-length mane into a cropped cut for ER, similar to the style he has now. Related: George Clooney Transforms Into Edward R. Murrow in First Look at Broadway's Good Night, and Good Luck (Exclusive) In addition to Clooney's major hair change, his megawatt star power contributed to the electrifying energy of the affair. A-listers in attendance for his debut included Jennifer Lopez and her teen Emme, Clooney's Casamigos business partner Rande Gerber alongside his wife Cindy Crawford and their daughter Kaia, Monica Lewinsky and Pierce Brosnan with his wife Keely Shaye Smith. Clooney's wife, Amal, wasn't there, but for a very relatable reason. On the carpet, Clooney told reporters that his wife was missing out because "she's with the kids." The couple shares 7-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella. The actor's foray into Broadway was much anticipated, however it did come with some challenges. During an appearance on the March 23 episode of 60 Minutes to discuss portraying Murrow, Clooney cited having to smoke so many prop cigarettes as a major hurdle for him to overcome in rehearsals, noting that many of his family members have died of lung cancer over the years. Clooney previously directed the film version of Good Night, and Good Luck, which starred David Strathairn as Murrow. In that movie, Clooney portrayed Murrow's news producer Fred W. Friendly. Read the original article on People
