Hosted by the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach - join us on the Oceanfront Sky Terrace for drinks, savory bites, live music, a wine raffle, and a thrilling live auction! 

Join our emcee Steve MacLaughlin, NBC 6 meteorologist, and celebrity auctioneer Janice Hamilton , plus, a beautiful musical performance by acclaimed cellist Madalina Macovei and a special performance by an original Slow Burn Theatre company member.

📍Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach 

321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Beach 33304

⌚ Doors open at 6 PM

🌴 Live Auction starts at 7 PM

For more information call us at (954) 558-7438 or email jvalent@slowburntheatre.org. Don't miss out on this fun night and support a great cause!

Fired Up Event – Attire Recommendations

Location: Ocean Terrace, Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach ResortRecommended Attire: Resort Chic

What to Wear:

• Women:

  • Flowy sundresses, maxi dresses, or elegant jumpsuits

  • Light, breathable fabrics like linen or cotton

  • Dressy sandals or wedges

  • Optional: a stylish sun hat or light shawl

• Men:

  • Lightweight slacks or tailored shorts with a collared shirt (polo or button-down)

  • Linen or lightweight cotton shirts (short or long-sleeve)

  • Loafers, boat shoes, or dressy sandals

  • Blazers are optional but should be lightweight if worn

General Tips:

• Choose light colors and relaxed, polished looks that fit an upscale beachside setting.

• Avoid heavy suits, formal gowns, and overly casual beachwear (like flip-flops, swimwear, or gym clothes).

• Keep it comfortable yet stylish — perfect for a sunset evening by the ocean!

Steve MacLaughlin is an Emmy® award-winning meteorologist at NBC6. He joined the station in February of 2017 as a meteorologist.

His career began as an intern for NBC 4 in New York City. MacLaughlin was later hired as a weather producer for NBC 4 and for NBC's "Today" show, where he worked with his mentor, Al Roker.

After college, MacLaughlin worked for NBC 12 in Richmond, Virginia, then became Chief Meteorologist at WPHL in Philadelphia. From there, he spent six years at KXAS, the NBC-owned station in Dallas, Texas. MacLaughlin has had the opportunity to fill in at CNBC, MSNBC, The Weather Channel and PIX 11 in New York City.

MacLaughlin has won six Emmy® awards; his most recent wins were in 2023 for "Short Form Weather Content", 2021 for “Best Weathercast” and in 2019 for “Outstanding Weathercaster”. He has been nominated a total of twenty-six times. He has also won an Associated Press Award for “Best Weathercaster”.

Graduating with honors from Rutgers University in New Jersey, MacLaughlin has a degree in meteorology and a double major in broadcast journalism. He is also a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist through the American Meteorological Society.

Outside of work, MacLaughlin’s passion is music. He is a guitarist, drummer, singer and songwriter.

Meet tonight’s celebrity auctioneer, Janice Hamilton. Janice is both a licensed auctioneer and professional actress.

Look for Janice in the uew comedy “Just My Type", now available on Amazon Prime, and her most recent film on Hallmark, “Royal Makover” She played Hestor in the award-winning movie, Life’s A Drag” and Florence in “Boynton Beach Club” opposite Joe Bologna.

Daytime TV roles include Sally Burgess on “As the World Turns” and Monique Riley in the series “Miami Sands”. Stage credits include the national tour of “Viagra Falls” opposite Harold Gould and Soap Star in the long-running hit “Menopause, the Musical”.

Originally from Philadelphia, Janice began her professional career as the T.V. spokesperson for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Janice’s company, Hamilton Fundraising Auctions has provided auction services for charities across the country for the past 30 years has raised millions of dollars for much needed funds.

Visit her website www.HamiltonFundraisingAuctions.com.