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War Memorial Auditorium reopens as Fort Lauderdale music and ice venue

The expanded War Memorial Auditorium now pairs public ice rinks with a modernized main hall for live music, run with Live Nation.

First sunday of each month Jazz Concerts at Riverwalk, Fort-Lauderdale, Florida
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The War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale has taken on a new role, with an expanded complex that now includes public ice rinks alongside its main hall. The venue has long honored Broward County veterans and hosted community events and well-known concerts.

The main auditorium has been fully modernized for live music. The venue is working with Live Nation, the live entertainment company, to book shows. Its supporters say it fills a gap in South Florida’s music scene between small clubs and large sports arenas.

The veterans memorial remains the center of the building, according to the source report, which describes it as the heart of the venue.

For Broward residents, the project adds a mid-sized concert space and a year-round skating option in one location. The source report did not include opening dates, ticket details or rink hours.

This story is a summary based on reporting by Local 10 News. Read the original for full details.

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