Category: Broward County

Thanksgivng on Good Friday Celebration for the Homeless 4/18/14

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Thanksgivng on Good Friday Celebration for the Homeless
Good Friday, April 18, 2014. 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Meals served from 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Miami Rescue Mission – 2020 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127 (on the street)
Broward Outreach Center Hollywood – 2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33020 (on the street)
Broward Outreach Center Pompano – 1700 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (located in “inner courtyard”)

On Good Friday, April 18, the Miami Rescue Mission | Broward Outreach Centers will hold their annual “Thanksgiving on Good Friday” Block Party for the homeless and hungry families of South Florida. The Theme is “HEALING”. Along with a sit down Thanksgiving meal there is an emphasis on Foot Care. Volunteers with wash the feet of the homeless and needy and Barry Podiatry Students will give foot care.

Over 500 volunteers will provide over 2,500 Thanksgiving meals. Those in attendance will be treated to haircuts and showers along with the foot care. Also live entertainment including a Passion Play will be enacted by residents of the Mission. Mission Hope purple bags filled with hygiene products will be distributed to all guests. Over 500 Easter Baskets will be distributed between the 3 campuses to children at-risk in our centers and those in attendance. There is a special emphasis also just for children. Adults and children alike will feel important and feel the love of God.

Rev. Ronald Brummitt, President of the Miami Rescue Mission/ Broward Outreach Centers said of the upcoming outreach, “It is a privilege and a blessing during the Easter/Passover Season to be able to help provide meals and to help those in our community who need it the most. We want our homeless and needy families to know that they are not forgotten and that we love them, as well as,[we] thank all of our donors and volunteers who help us make this wonderful day an awesome celebration for those that otherwise would have nothing, or very little for the Easter/Passover Season.”

The Voice 2014 Tour Presented By Clear Haircare at Broward Center for the Performing Arts 6/26/14

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The Voice 2014 Tour Presented By Clear Haircare
voicetourJune 26, 2014
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 Southwest 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
www.thevoice.com/tour

Fans of the hit NBC show, “The Voice”, can finally see their favorite contestants live as the season’s talented top Finalists and favorite past stars hit the road on a huge summer tour.

Already confirmed on the tour is Jamaica native and Season 5 champ, Tessanne Chin. Also joining the tour from Season 5 is soul-pop teen artist, and runner up, Jacquie Lee and vocal powerhouse and family man, Will Champlin. Dia Frampton, a Team Blake favorite, from Season One will be hitting the road too, along with this season’s Winner, Runner Up, and 3rd place. Another fan favorite is guaranteed to tour and will be determined in the month of May by America via social media.
Fans can experience the finalists performing favorite moments from their seasons again live on tour. THE VOICE Season 6 Finale will air on NBC on May 20th, but this season’s fan-favorites and past stars will continue on with the 2014 Tour.
CLEAR SCALP & HAIR™ will join NBC’s The Voice as the official title sponsor of The Voice Live Tour. CLEAR SCALP & HAIR™ will bring the message of resilience across the U.S., and provide fans with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and content from the road. The multiplatform partnership will bring to life America’s inner and outer resilience, while engaging with the show’s thousands of fans in real-time.

Full Tour Schedule:
21-Jun, San Antonio, TX, Majestic Theatre
22-Jun, Grand Prairie, TX, Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
23-Jun, Houston, TX, Bayou Music Center
25-Jun, Tampa, FL, David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
26-Jun, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
27-Jun, Orlando, FL, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
29-Jun, Atlanta, GA, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
30-Jun, Charlotte, NC, Ovens Auditorium
2-Jul, Hershey, PA, Hershey Theatre
3-Jul, Lowell, MA, Lowell Memorial Auditorium
5-Jul, Atlantic City, NJ, The Mark Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal
7-Jul, New York, NY, Beacon Theatre
8-Jul, Baltimore, MD, Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric
10-Jul, Toronto, ON, Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
11-Jul, Niagara Falls, NY, Seneca Niagara Events Center
12-Jul, Mashantucket, CT, The Grand Theater at Foxwoods
14-Jul, Cleveland, OH, Playhouse Square – State Theatre
15-Jul, Detroit, MI, Masonic Temple Theatre
16-Jul, Chicago, IL, Chicago Theatre
17-Jul, Minneapolis, MN, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
19-Jul, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Riverside Theater
20-Jul, St. Louis, MO, Peabody Opera House
22-Jul, Denver, CO, Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre
24-Jul, Phoenix, AZ, Comerica Theater
25-Jul, Las Vegas, NV, The Joint at the Hard Rock
26-Jul, Indio, CA, Fantasy Springs Resort Special Events Center
27-Jul, San Diego, CA, San Diego Civic Theatre
29-Jul, Los Angeles, CA, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE
30-Jul, San Jose, CA, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
1-Aug, Portland, OR, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
2-Aug, Redmond, WA, Marymoor Park Concerts

Tickets are subject to applicable service charges. Event time and date subject to change.
For the latest tour and ticketing information please visit:
http://nbcthevoicetour.com/

Mr. La Bare 2014 Contest to Benefit Glam-A-THON 4/28/14

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Mr. La Bare 2014 Contest to Benefit Glam-A-THON
Monday, 04/28/2014 – 04/28/2014 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Mr.-La-Bare-Contest-2014La Bare Florida
2750 E. Oakland Park Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
Webpage Link
Cost: $25

Calling all ladies to join us for the Mr. La Bare Contest! Round up your divas to celebrate a girl’s night out full of laughter and sexy, sassy adult fun. One stage with tons of talent! You and your girls help us judge and score all of the men of La Bare to find THE Mr. La Bare. The money raised will be donated to Glam-A-Thon™. Tickets are $20 presale and $25 the day of the event. Reservations can be made online at www.labareflorida.com/reservations.

Emerge Broward’s Meet & Greet 4/23/14

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Emerge Broward’s Meet & Greet
Wednesday, 04/23/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
April-Meet-GreetPelican Grand Beach Resort
2000 N. Ocean Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Emerge Broward, a program of Leadership Broward Foundation, invites young professionals to its Meet & Greet networking event. Enjoy one complimentary drink and enjoy the ocean views. Free admission for Emerge Broward events. $10 for guests. New members can register for annual membership ($25) at the event. That annual membership includes free admission to the event.

Paul Mecurio Laughs for a Cause at CCFA 5th Annual Comedy Night 5/28/14

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Paul Mecurio Laughs for a Cause at CCFA 5th Annual Comedy Night
Paul-MercurioMay 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Improv Comedy Club of Fort Lauderdale
5700 Seminole Way at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Show tickets are $25 with the purchase of a two-drink minimum.
Tickets Online.

Funds raised from this event will support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Take Steps Walk, which takes place on Saturday, April 5 at 9:00 a.m. at the Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale. For more information, or sponsorship opportunities, contact Sabrina Kurzman at 305-310-35507 or at SABS64@aol.com.

From the Daily Show to his own HBO show, comedian Paul Mecurio knows how to make someone laugh. He’ll be raising the laughs to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s Take Steps Fort Lauderdale event. Everyone is invited to give the gift of laughter and help find a cure with sponsors, Paul B. Tartell, M.D. FACS, and the Memorial Hospital West Medical Staff.

“Paul Mecurio has kept audiences laughing on television, the Internet and through his stand-up. Everyone coming should be prepared for a night of sheer hilarity,” said event organizer Sabrina Kurzman, who is organizing the event with her children Samantha and Benjamin. “We are excited to host this evening of fun in support of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. CCFA supports efforts in finding new treatments for the painful and often debilitating digestive diseases. What better way to raise money and support the organization than a comedy night! We encourage the community to join us for an evening of laughter!”

Broward Art Guild Presents Art Florida 2014 Biennial Exhibition and Awards Ceremony 4/12/14

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Broward Art Guild Presents Art Florida 2014 Biennial Exhibition and Awards Ceremony
Saturday, 04/12/2014 – 04/25/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Art-Florida-GraphicArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Broward Art Guild’s Art Florida Juried Exhibition is a celebration of excellence in art and recognizes some of today’s top emerging artists. The public is invited to attend the opening and awards reception on April 12th. Come enjoy fine art, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Admission is free. This year’s juror is Miles Laventhall. With a top award of $1,500 for “Best in Show”, $200 prizes for the five best of category winners, and $100 prizes for five Judge’s Recognition awards. Awards to be presented in the following categories: Painting, Drawing, and Print Making, Sculpture and 3-D Work, Photography, Mixed Media and Collage, Computer and Electronic Art. Art Florida 2014 will be exhibited at the JM Family Enterprises Gallery at ArtServe.

BRIO celebrates Easter with Bunny Brunches 4/12/14-4/19/14

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BRIO celebrates Easter with Bunny Brunches
Saturday, April 12, 9–11 a.m.
BRIO at The Falls
8888 SW 136 Street
Miami, FL 33176

Saturday, April 12, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
BRIO at The Village at Gulfstream Park
600 Silks Run, Suite 1205
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Saturday, April 12, 9–10:30 a.m.
BRIO at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
14576 SW 5th Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33082

Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center
5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239
Boca Raton, FL 33486

Sunday, April 13, 10–11:30 a.m.
BRIO at CityPlace
550 South Rosemary Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Saturday, April 19, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
BRIO at The Gardens Mall
3101 PGA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

BRIO Tuscan Grille (BRIO) South Florida locations are welcoming springtime with their fun-filled Bunny Brunches for the entire family. Kids will spring into exciting Easter activities and a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny himself (don’t forget your camera!)

BRIO locations in South Florida are at The Falls in Miami, The Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines, The Shops at Boca Center in Boca Raton, CityPlace in West Palm Beach, and The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens.

BRIO’s breakfast will be plentiful with delicious items for both adults and children. Dishes on the adult menu, all priced at $11.95, include Eggs, Home Fries & Bacon (scrambled eggs, bacon, brunch potatoes, and brioche toast – turkey sausage available upon request); Sicilian Omelette (Cherrywood smoked ham, bacon, Fontanini sausage, tomato compote, Mozzarella, Provolone and Parmesan cheeses, served with brunch potatoes); Berries & Cream French Toast (Mascarpone cream cheese stuffed French toast, honey, cinnamon, and berry compote with Applewood smoked bacon); and Ham & Biscuit Benedict (two poached eggs, Cherrywood smoked ham, housemade biscuit, and hollandaise, served with brunch potatoes).

Children’s entrees, all priced at $5.95, are scrambled eggs, bacon and fresh fruit; and French toast with bacon and fresh fruit.

All meals come with choice of coffee, tea, soda or juice; plus a yogurt & fruit parfait and house baked muffins.

Reservations are requested for the Bunny Brunch, and can be made by calling a local BRIO Tuscan Grille.

Emerge Broward’s March Meet & Greet with Clothing Drive for Broward Partnership for the Homeless 3/27/14

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Emerge Broward’s March Meet & Greet with Clothing Drive for Broward Partnership for the Homeless
Thursday, 03/27/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Tonic – McSorely’s rooftop bar
837 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
RSVP Link
Cost: Free for EB members. $10 for guests.

Join Emerge Broward (EB), a program of Leadership Broward, for their March Meet & Greet. EB is an organization for young professionals which promotes leadership and professional development through community networking, involvement and community involvement. New members can join EB by registering at the event ($25 for the year).

Emerge Broward’s Engage and Identify Committees have teamed up to host a clothing drive to benefit Broward Partnership for the Homeless. Do your part and donate gently worn business-casual clothes, new socks or underwear to help the homeless in our community.

One free drink and light bites.

Tamarac Winn-Dixie Hosts Chabad Of Tamarac Model Matzah Bakery 3/30/14

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Tamarac Winn-Dixie Hosts Chabad Of Tamarac Model Matzah Bakery
Sunday, 03/30/2014 – 01:30 pm – 03:30 pm
Tamarac-Winn-Dixie-Matzah-FactoryWinn-Dixie Store #326
7015 N. University Drive,
Tamarac, Florida 33321
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie has teamed up with the Chabad of Tamarac to host its sixth annual Model Matzah Bakery in preparation for Passover. Families are invited to attend this hands-on workshop, including grinding wheat, making flour, kneading and rolling the dough and baking their personal matzah.

Along with the baking activities, event attendees can place their Passover meal orders at the Tamarac Winn-Dixie kosher prepared foods department. Customers can choose from a variety of certified Glatt kosher certified (OK) for Passover meals that serve up to 10 people, or single a la carte items.

What’s Your Skintelligence? 3/1/14-3/31/14

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What’s Your Skintelligence?
Saturday, 03/01/2014 – 03/31/2014 12:00 am – 12:00 am
GBS-Logo1GBS the Beauty Store
All GBS locations (Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton East/West),
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Spring is the time to revamp tired beauty routines and restore fresh glowing skin by smoothing, purifying, brightening and firming with the top skincare brands and cult favorite products at GBS The Beauty Store.

During the month of March, GBS The Beauty Store is celebrating its annual Skincare Month and treating the fabulous faces of South Florida to a series of beauty and skin events and special offers to get your skin to total pore-fection. Solve your head-to-toe, skincare problems with expert consultations and interactive product demos by leading skincare companies including Cane + Austin, Goldfaden MD, Bliss, Peter Thomas Roth, Dermalogica, Murad, Nuxe, First Aid Beauty, StriVectin, and many more.

GBS’ trained experts can help solve your skincare concerns and customize a regimen based on your individual needs and lifestyle. Whether you want to amp up your anti-aging, dump your dark circles, combat acne-prone skin, or brighten up a dull complexion, GBS will give you the skintelligence you need to achieve beautiful, radiant skin.

To help jumpstart new skincare regimens and ensure skin stays radiant all year long, shoppers can take advantage of 20% off participating skincare brands and enjoy complimentary gifts with purchase, deluxe samples and more.

Visit GBSbeauty.com for the March calendar of in-store events and beauty workshops. Follow @GBSbeauty for tips and giveaways all month.

Architectural and Landscape Photography Workshop with Robin Hill 2/28/14

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Architectural and Landscape Photography Workshop with Robin Hill
Friday, 02/28/2014 – 07:00 am – 04:00 pm
AutoNation Academy of Art & Design at NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
4 West Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: $200 + $25 Registration Fee

During this special one-day workshop with award-winning architectural photographer Robin Hill, students will have 4 – 5 hours of shooting time in the morning, and will return to the AutoNation Academy digital arts studios for editing and critique in the afternoon. Space is limited.

Originally from Nottingham, England, Robin Hill’s photographs explore the interplay of light and show, lines and angles and buildings in their natural settings. Well-known for his photography of mid-century modern architecture Hill is active in the preservation of Miami’s iconic MiMo style and is a sought after lecturer on MiMo as well as the modernist architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and LeCorbusier. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, books and magazines.

Porcelain Color and Light Workshop with Curtis Benzle 2/21/14

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Porcelain Color and Light Workshop with Curtis Benzle
Friday, 02/21/2014 – 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
AutoNation Academy of Art & Design at NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
4 West Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: $360 + $40 Materials Fee

Explore fascinating and easily accessible techniques in colored, translucent porcelain with artist Curtis Benzie, whose translucent, sculptural vessels and architectural lighting are represented in major museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY and Smithsonian Museum of American Art. Open to all ability levels, this two-day workshop will include demonstrations as well as hands-on experience, and will focus on a variety of topics including relief carving, color additions, colored clay techniques and porcelain formulas.

Curtis Benzile has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the arts and Ohio Arts Council, and is Professor Emeritus and former Chair of Dimensional Studies at Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio.

Design Night at the EnduraColor Showroom in the Dania Beach Design District 2/7/14

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Design Night at the EnduraColor Showroom in the Dania Beach Design District
Kareem_PiperFriday, Feb. 7, 2014, from 6-9pm
The EnduraColor Showroom
1944 Tigertail Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004.

Miami Art Scene is proud and excited to present Design Night at the EnduraColor Showroom. Featuring the work of Miami-based artists Kareem Piper and Andrew Soria on display.
Design Night takes place every first Friday of each month with rotating artwork and exhibits.  Meet and greet the artists, mingle with designers, network with South Florida’s creative movers and shakers while enjoying the ambiance with hor d’oeuvres and cocktails.

2014 Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival 2/13/14-2/16/14

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2014 Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival
riverwalkFebruary 13 -16, 2014
Esplanade Park
401 Himmarshee Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 
 
The Funky Biscuit
303 SE Mizner Blvd
Royal Palm Place
Boca Raton, FL 33432
 
The Poorhouse
110 SW 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
 
The Dubliner
210 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.riverwalkblues.com

We are happy to announce the 24th Annual Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival will be held at the Esplanade Park on February 15, 2014 thanks to the generous sponsorship of Mosher Street Records and their new compilation Showcasing The Blues Vol. 4, and the Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale!
 
Performances by: Johnny Sansone, Eric Lindell, Satan and Adam, Albert Castiglia, Samantha Fish, Tinsley Ellis, JP Soars and The Red Hots, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Soulfonic featuring Betty Padgett, Famous Frank Ward, Ernie Southern, Dr Lee and The Regulators.
 
February 13th The Funky Buiscuit hosts our Will Call party featuring performances by Hadden Sayers and The Riverwalk All Stars.
 
Friday Feb 14th enjoy our Kick off Party at the Poor House in downtown Fort Lauderdale with Tinsley Ellis and The Regulators.
 
Saturday we party like rockstars at the Esplanade Park with the already famous All Star Jam afterwards at The Dubliner.
 
And Sunday we present The 3rd Annual Florida Blues Film Festival, a Free event showcasing the best video productions of the year in Film related to Blues, as recognized by the Blues Foundation.

Information courtesy www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

Photographs of 5th Annual Burgie Awards Block Party at at Esplanade Park on 2/1/14

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Burger Beast 5th Annual Burgie Awards Block Party at Esplanade Park on Saturday, February 1, 2014.

The 2014 Burger Beast Burgie Award Winners:

Best Dade County Burger: Latin House Burger & Taco Bar
Best Broward/Palm Beach Burger: Charm City Burger Company
Best Chef: George Patti – MEAT Eatery & Taproom
Best Chili: Burger Bar
Best Dessert: Fireman Derek’s World Famous Pies
Food Truck Invasion – Best Dessert Truck: HipPOPs Handcrafted Gelato Bars
Best Doughnut: Mojo Donuts
Food Truck Invasion – Best Food Truck Dade County: Ms. Cheezious
Food Truck Invasion – Best Food Truck Broward/Palm Beach County: The Rolling Stove
JM Lexus People’s Choice Food Truck: BC Tacos
Best French Fries: Blue Collar
Best Non-Traditional Burger: Toston Burger – Pincho Factory
Best Restaurant: Blue Collar
Best Sandwich: Pan con Bistec – Cuban Guys
Best Sausage: Proper Sausages

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Knight Arts Challenge Community Q&A Sessions 2/3/14-2/11/14

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Knight Arts Challenge Community Q&A Sessions
Knight Arts Challenge Q&As-M,D,BMonday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.
YoungArts, Jewel Box
2100 Biscayne Blvd.
free parking under the YoungArts building

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Black Box Theater
10950 SW 211th St., Miami

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m.
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami

Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m.
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University
One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Monday, Feb. 10, 1 p.m.
Marathon Government Center
2798 Overseas Hwy. (Mile Marker 48), Marathon

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m.
Frost Art Museum at Florida International University
10975 SW 17th St., Miami
(free parking in the Blue Garage)
Website

As a way to recruit ideas from South Florida’s many neighborhoods, Knight Foundation will host a series of Community Q&A sessions from Marathon to Fort Lauderdale. The events, taking place Feb. 3-11, will offer tips on preparing applications, information on the challenge timelines, and a chance to talk to past winners on what gave their submissions an edge. The schedule is below.
“In recent years, we’ve seen a growing number of great ideas from our many neighborhoods—ideas that are bringing the arts into people’s everyday lives,” said Dennis Scholl, Knight Foundation’s vice president for arts. “We want to help ensure that there is art wherever you go in South Florida.”

The Community Q&As will be cohosted by: Bas Fisher Invitational, Cannonball, Miami Light Project, Sweat Records, WPBT2, Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, ArtSouth, M Ensemble, Black Archives History and Research Foundation, Opa-locka Community Development Corp., Little Haiti Cultural Center, Miramar Cultural Trust, Broward Cultural Council, Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, and Florida International University’s music, art, art history and creative writing departments.

Walk like MADD and MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale Kick-Off Annual Fundraiser 3/5/14

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Walk like MADD and MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale Kick-Off Annual Fundraiser
Wednesday, March 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
AutoNation Headquarters
200 SW 1st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Cost: $25 per person
Register

WALK like MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) celebrates its annual signature walk event with a kick-off party sponsored by AutoNation and La Croix. In more than 60 cities around the U.S., thousands of participants will walk – or dash! – in 5K events to bring awareness to the perils of drunk-driving. The Fort Lauderdale MADDchapter and donors will lace up their sneakers on Saturday, May 4 at Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale. In preparation of the big day, a kick-off party on Wednesday, March 5 will include a presentation on upcoming MADD events, a silent auction, a raffle, light bites and “mock-tails” created by La Croix.

Bring in the Light Conscious New Year’s Eve Party 12/31/13

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Bring in the Light Conscious New Year’s Eve Party
Tuesday, December 31st, 2013. 9:00pm – Until…
museMuse Arts
99 SW 14th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cost: $50.00
Buy Tickets Online

Do something a little different this year. The Center of Grace and Thrive Wellness Center cordially invites you to a Conscious New Year’s Eve Party: Bring In The Light!

9:00-10:00,  Wine and Mocktails Conscious Cocktail Hour with Living Foods Buffet
10:00-10:30, Surrender and Release Ceremony with special guest on  Crystal Sound Bowls, David Jesse Kennet 
10:30-11:00, Setting Intentions Manifestation Ceremony
11:00-12:00, Dance to Miami DJ Alan Epps!
Midnight, Bring in The New Year With Consciousness! Dance Party Until…

Includes 1 Glass of Wine
Living Foods Buffet
Sacred Ceremony
Live DJ
Raffle Prizes

All White Attire

Holiday Eve Party 2013 at Nanking Asian Grill 12/24/13

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Holiday Eve Party 2013
Saturday, December 24th, 6pm –9pm
Nanking Asian Grill at The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
1881 SE 17th Street Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ages 21+

Admission Price:  Cost is $20 per person at the door. Online tickets $20.00 / includes one drink ticket
www.sfsingleliving.com 

Let’s face it, everything is closed on Christmas Eve, so what’s a person to do?  That was the exact question Harry Baum had several years ago.  Baum was the publisher of South Florida Single Living newspaper. His solution; produce the Holiday Eve Party – where young singles can celebrate in their own way by getting together on this highly festive day of the year. That was over 25 years ago.  “Since virtually everything is closed, and only a few restaurants are open, there’s very little to do!  I thought it would be nice to have an event to help take those “holiday blues” away,” Baum said.

This year’s event will be unlike any other Christmas Eve party in South Florida…no smoky nightclubs…only a beautiful location overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.  This event welcomes all singles, non-singles for a night to remember.

Nanking Asian Grill is an incredibly fun and beautiful location for this year’s Holiday Eve Party. It’s also centrally located in all of South Florida with easy access to virtually all points from Kendall to West Palm Beach making it perfect for the entire South Florida singles community. Unlike other Christmas Eve parties charging $30 admission, the Holiday Eve Party under the Stars has lowered their tickets price to $20 online.

Think Magazine and Stache 1920’s Drinking Den Toy Drive for Kids in Distress 12/20/13

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Think Magazine and Stache 1920’s Drinking Den Toy Drive for Kids in Distress
toy_driveFriday December 20th 2013, 8pm – 10pm
Stache 1920’s Drinking Den
109 SW 2nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale 33312
RSVP at rsvpstache@gmail.com
 
(Donate one New/Unused toy and receive a complimentary Stache Signature Cocktail) 
 
Holiday Cocktail Reception
 
Big Band Performance by: Bobby Lee Rodgers & The Bourbon Boys 
 
DJ Set by: Alex Markow  
 
Live Cabaret/Burlesque performance at Midnight

Highway to Hops with Miami Brew Bus

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First, we met in Coconut Grove at Lokal for a nice long ride to Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park, Florida. Next stop is M.I.A Brewing, and lastly at Wynwood Brewing.  Then, we finish off back at Lokal after having worked up a serious appetite from all the beers.

About the breweries on the tour, here’s a description from the Miami Brew Bus website:

FUNKY BUDDHA BREWERY

Founded in 2010, Funky Buddha Brewery began as a brewpub, lounge, and hookah bar in Boca Raton, Florida. Initially brewing on a small, 40-gallon system, the brewpub began creating truly unique culinary-inspired beers, reaching worldwide acclaim such as 27th best brewery in the world according to RateBeer! Three short years later Buddha opened its 20,000 sq ft production brewery in the heart of South Florida, focusing on the continued use of big, bold flavors. You can find their flagships beers Hop Gun IPA and Floridian Hefeweizen on tap at the brewery year-round, and if you’re lucky enough to try a limited release you certainly won’t forget it! No Crusts Peanut Butter & Jelly Brown Ale, Blueberry Cobbler Ale, and Passionfruit Berlinerweiss are a few of our favorites. Just sayin’!

M.I.A. BREWING CO.

A very special part of our tour brings you to M.I.A. Brewing where you will be able to witness a brewery being born! M.I.A. Brewing has begun construction and estimates a January 2014 opening. Although the brewery hasn’t become operational they’ve already made a name for themselves at beer festivals and special events with their flagships Domino Pilsner, Freestyle Wheat Pale Ale, Castaway Kolsche, and the M.I.A. IPA. Yes, there will be beer and yes, hardhats are required!

WYNWOOD BREWING CO.

Miami’s first production brewery recently opened in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District. What used to be a warehouse and manufacturing district, Wynwood is now home to one of the largest street art exhibits in the world. Following the theme of art in beer making it was extremely important for the founders of Wynwood Brewing to be located in this exceptional neighborhood. Brewed with Miami’s hot weather in mind, their flagship beers, Pop’s porter, La Rubia Blond Ale, and Wynwood IPA, are light bodied, and crisp, ah makes us wanna go to the beach!

 

Enjoy some of the images from our Miami Brew Bus experience. For more information, visit MiamiBrewBus.com.

Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award 1/24/14

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Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award
Friday, 01/24/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Don Taft University Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue,
Davie, Florida 33314
Webpage Link
Cost: For tickets, call the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation at (954) 265-3454.

In honor of the 100th Anniversary of Joe DiMaggio’s birth, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital will be presenting the first ever Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award. This award will be given to that individual who represents the highest of values for which Joe DiMaggio stood.

Recipient of the inaugural Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award is:

President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States

The award will be presented on the evening of Friday, January 24, 2014 at the Don Taft University Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Davie, Florida.

The inaugural Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award has been authorized by Mr. DiMaggio’s estate and family.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida The Nutcracker 12/8/13-12/22/13

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida The Nutcracker
 artsballettheatre11-29-13Sunday, December 8, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (VIP Gala at 6:30 pm)
The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets: $100.50 (VIP), $47.50 – $52.50
www.FillmoreMB.com 

Friday, December 13, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 14, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 15, 2013, 3:00 p.m.
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th street
Aventura, FL 33180
Tickets: $35
www.aventuracenter.org 

Saturday, December 21, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 22, 2013, 3:00 p.m.
Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Tickets: $15 to $35
www.ParkerPlayhouse.com

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will, once again embark on a journey to the Land of the Sweets, as they perform the traditional annual audience favorite, The Nutcracker. This is the most popular holiday story ever performed in the US. It tells the tale of a young girl, Clara, on Christmas Eve and the adventure she undertakes when her most cherished Christmas present, a nutcracker, comes to life. Together they battle the Mouse King, meet the Queen of Snow and travel to the Land of Sweets, where they encounter the always classic, Sugarplum Fairy.

Company members of Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida are getting ready to this year’s performances of The Nutcracker and are proud to give life to the roles of the Sugarplum Fairy and her cavalier, the Nutcracker Prince, the Marzipan dance, the Snow Queen and all the wonderful characters that light up the eyes of all ages of South Florida audiences during the holiday season.

Vladimir Issaev’s holiday tradition will be presented in three magnificent venues: the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and The Parker Playhouse of Fort Lauderdale.

Issaev’s engaging choreography preserves the Russian tradition, with music of P.I. Tchaikovsky, yet serves as an alternative to those who already have seen Balanchine’s version. Every year the production is enhanced, adding special effects like falling snow and a growing Christmas tree, which enchant children and adults, making each year a new experience for returning audiences.

The principal roles in The Nutcracker will be commanded by Arts Ballet’s own delightful international treats – Jun Tanabe, Kaori Fukui, Yukina Yasuhara, Moka Maihara, Hirohito Ikeuchi and Takayuki Asai from Japan, Breeana Flannery from Australia, Lillian Hill of Ft. Lauderdale, Remi Lartigue from France, DeeDee Rosner from North Carolina, Lusian Hernandez from Venezuela, Eileen Pualuan and Hernan Montenegro from Chile with additional dancers from Cuba, Argentina, and Venezuela completing the rest of the cast.

The Opening Gala performance takes place at the Fillmore/Gleason, which celebrate the company’s sixteen years of making holiday magic. For VIP Patrons, the December 8th Gala will begin at 6:30 pm, with cocktails and hors Hors d’oeuvres, a reception with the international corps of dancers, and chances to bid on silent auction items that range from donations from Tiffany’s, to weekend getaways and art pieces, followed by the grand opening performance of the holiday season.

Thanks to our patrons, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida has been bringing affordable and high quality ballet to South Florida!

Engage in the holiday gift loved ones will always cherish. Don’t miss the opportunity to share the excitement and charm of the great tradition of the holidays with Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida during their extraordinary performances of The Nutcracker.

The One Beat CPR Enchanted Village Comes to Christmas on Las Olas 12/3/13

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The One Beat CPR Enchanted Village Comes to Christmas on Las Olas
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, 5-10pm
East Las Olas Boulevard from SE 6th Avenue – SE 11th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Christmas on Las Olas celebrates 51 years of the urban Winter Wonderland. The event is free to the public. Over 40,000 people gather on Las Olas Boulevard each year to celebrate the unofficial start to the winter season.
 
One Beat CPR + AED present’s the Enchanted Village. Join One Beat’s Elfin Staff in the Enchanted Village and enjoy music and family entertainment while learning to save a life. This year’s festivities include Interactive CPR demonstrations, a visit from the South Florida Firefighters Calendar, rock climbing wall and bungee bouncers, face painting, cookie decorating, and much more. Bring the family for the best holiday experience in South Florida!
 
The experience is a rare winter wonderland – snow showers down from the rooftops, children climb Anidjar & Levine’s Snow Mountain & ice skate in the Anijar & Levine  Skate Las Olas rink, while CEO’s, city officials, celebrities and other VIP’s mingle with you and your family. Local choirs from schools and churches fill the air with the sounds of the holidays from 3 stages while strolling carolers delight the crowd who fill their bellies with sips and sweets!

Local Crit Opening Reception Michael Margulies Artist Agency 12/27/13

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Local Crit Opening Reception Michael Margulies Artist Agency Opening Reception
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 from 6pm – 10pm
localcritLas Olas Riverfront
300 SW 1st Ave Suite 1300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(at Las Olas Riverfront, Across the street from Nova Museum of Art)
Click here to RSVP

The Michael Margulies Artist Agency invites you to the Opening Reception of “Local Crit,” a group exhibition featuring multiple artists from the South Florida area including: Francie Bischop Good, Jen Stark, Carol Prusa, Jill Hotchkiss, Natalia Reparaz, Jessy Nite, Sheila Elias, Nicole Burko, Jessie Laino, and Mariana Monteagudo. (View Press Release)

“Local Crit” is designed to re-engage the artistic communities in Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Stache Grand Opening Celebration 11/16/13

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Stache Grand Opening Celebration
STACHE_grandopening_evite1_webSaturday, November 16th
VIP Cocktail Reception: 8pm – 10pm
Open to the Public: 10pm – 4am
Stache
109 SW 2nd Ave
Ft Lauderdale FL 33312

A 1920’S Drinking Den. Ft. Lauderdale’s Hottest Nightlife Secret Revealed. If You Can Find It!

Stroll South on SW Second Avenue from Broward Boulevard and you’ll notice a rather non-descript building with a back-lit red awning surrounding the entry. The writing on the awning features Chinese lettering and welcomes patrons to what’s called the Himmie Health Club. But don’t bother to bring your workout clothes when you enter. For inside you will find a much more interesting experience. You will find . . . Stache!

The Grand Opening of Stache is scheduled for Saturday Evening, November 16th AT 10PM. Located at 109 SW Second Avenue, it promises you a nightlife environment unparalleled in South Florida. For once you enter through its curtains you will find yourself transported, transformed and transfixed into more than just another era.

Stache will infuse you with the intimate energy of a 1920’s Speakeasy. The scene is mysterious and relaxed, yet curious and upbeat. It’s a place to escape…a swanky downtown drink haven where the walls are warmed with plush tapestries and the drink menu is flush with high-end potables.

World renowned mixologist John Lermayer has put his creative touch to the unique libations at Stache. Called the Connoisseur of Cocktails and a winner of the prestigious Domaine de Canton Bartender of the Year award, he has reached new creative heights in his offerings at Stache and he will continue to bring exciting one-of-a-kind combinations to thrill and delight those adventurous cocktail enthusiasts. In addition to perfectly poured cocktails, there is an impressive selection of quality craft beer, wine and sake. And be sure take notice of the champagnes, all of which have been expertly selected for discriminating palates.

But it is more than cocktails you’ll find at Stache! Renowned 5-star Executive Chef Shashank Agtey has put together a taste-tempting menu of delights to complement the liquid stars of the Drinking Den. Unique Tapas and devilishly sweet dessert confections will highlight a wide array of delicious treats. Great food and drink in an excitingly different and comfortable atmosphere. What more would you need?
How about some entertainment?
Stache is all about the music. They rock a crossover format like nobody else can, seamlessly blending a collection of Classic Rock/Funk/Soul/R&B spanning the last six decades to the newest of Electro Swing, Indie & Electronic/Tech House. Stache also features a professional stage where you can experience fine entertainment in an intimate atmosphere. From great live music to cabaret acts and burlesque shows, there is always something incredible to see.

The Grand Opening of Stache is scheduled for Saturday, November 16th at 10PM. Stache is located at 109 SW Second Avenue in Ft. Lauderdale, To RSVP e-mail: rsvpstache@gmail.com. ###

Stache – Est. in 1920 under the drinking den.
1920’s Prohibition style evening of Social & (Secret) Drinking Pleasures.
Grand Opening
Roaring 20’S Ball
Shhhhhh Speakeasy!

The most romantic place to bike in South Florida

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Brian and Naomi at the Sea Ranch Center
A little romance at the Sea Ranch Shopping Strip in Sea Ranch Lakes along our bicycle adventure on A1A.

This past Sunday night, my fiancé, Naomi and I embarked on a 65 mile bicycle journey along A1A from Parkland to Coral Gables. The propose of the trip: to see if we could do it.

I will preface this by saying that I’ve made October my personal “No Car, No Facebook Month”, also to see if I could do it (more on this in a future post). Naomi was gracious enough to go along with my scheme to bike the entire east coast of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. We live in the middle of suburban Coral Gables, and regularly bicycle commute as far as Little Haiti, Wynwood, Downtown and Miami Beach, but by no means, had we been training for a long distance ride like this one.

Continue reading “The most romantic place to bike in South Florida” →

54th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Long-Sharp Gallery on SeaFair 10/31/13-11/4/13

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54th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Long-Sharp Gallery
From October 31 to November 4
Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

As Seafair, the megayacht art venue, docks at the 54th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Long-Sharp Gallery will present rare works by the masters of modern and contemporary art. More than a dozen original drawings by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Pablo Picasso will be aboard the 228-foot ship – the largest of its kind built for commercial operation on the Intercoastal Waterway. Gallerist Rhonda Long-Sharp, who, with record sales at Scope Miami 2012 and Art Palm Beach 2013, will for the first time present an exquisite sampling of the “Icons and Irony” exhibition in South Florida.

The selection will include a rare 1901 original drawing and watercolor by Pablo Picasso, authenticated by Maya Widmaier-Picasso (a daughter of Picasso); multiple early drawings by Warhol, authenticated by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and never privately-owned; an early drawing by Basquiat authenticated by his estate; two Lichtenstein drawings archived by his estate, including one of two known examples of his Brushtroke Stamp, and several works from notable up-and-coming contemporary artists: David Kramer, Russell Young and David Datuna. Viewers will notice the reoccurring theme of the drawing, to show its importance as the foundation of art making and increasing demand in the marketplace.

Long-Sharp Gallery’s fine art aboard the Seafair will be among an important group of luxury and fine art galleries – and arrives on the heels of the gallery’s 2013 exhibition at Masterpiece London, an annual British fair that brings together collectors, exhibitors and curators from around the world. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show sale also comes at a time when Long-Sharp’s “Icons and Irony” exhibition is listed among the top fall gallery shows in the world by Modern Painters magazine.

Homebuyer Fair & Foreclosure Prevention Workshop 11/2/13

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Homebuyer Fair & Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Saturday, 11/02/2013 – 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
11-2-ff-draft1Urban League of Broward County
560 NW 27th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33311
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

Foreclosure Prevent Workshop 10am-4pm
Avoid foreclosure-Attend this FREE workshop Saturday November 2nd to understand your legal rights and the different programs under Making Home Affordable that can you prevent foreclosure.

Home-Ownership Fair 9am-12:30pm
Come explore the most affordable and streamlined path to home-ownership and take advantage of great low home prices and excellent loan rates. Speak with community housing professionals, lenders, nonprofit housing counseling agencies, and real estate experts. Learn about grants, down payment and closing costs assistance and other valuable information that can change your family’s life as you realize your dream of owning a home.

Homebuyer Fair & Foreclosure Prevention Workshop 11/2/13

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Homebuyer Fair & Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Saturday, 11/02/2013 – 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
11-2-ff-draftUrban League of Broward County
560 NW 27th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33311
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

Foreclosure Prevent Workshop 10am-4pm
Avoid foreclosure-Attend this FREE workshop Saturday November 2nd to understand your legal rights and the different programs under Making Home Affordable that can you prevent foreclosure.

Home-Ownership Fair 9am-12:30pm
Come explore the most affordable and streamlined path to home-ownership and take advantage of great low home prices and excellent loan rates. Speak with community housing professionals, lenders, nonprofit housing counseling agencies, and real estate experts. Learn about grants, down payment and closing costs assistance and other valuable information that can change your family’s life as you realize your dream of owning a home.

Rock The Ocean Tortuga Music Festival 4/12/14-4/13/14

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Rock The Ocean Tortuga Music Festival
TortugaMusicFestival2013_MainStage.jpeg copySaturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 2014
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1100 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.tortugamusicfestival.com

HUKA Entertainment proudly announces the return of Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival.

Tortuga Music Festival, produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, is a two-day music festival on the beach featuring nearly two dozen of the hottest artists in country, rock and roots music. Created together with the Rock the Ocean Foundation, the event serves to celebrate the festival’s ocean side setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation.

Multiple award-winning recording and performing artists Luke Bryan and Eric Church will be hitting the beach this spring as headliners when Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival returns to the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Florida on April 12th and 13th. Joining headliners Luke Bryan and Eric Church will be Hank Williams Jr., Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, 38 Special, Parmalee and Eric Paslay.

As tens of thousands of fans enjoy the sun, songs, sand and surf at the unique oceanfront event, Bryan and Church will be joined by fellow first-wave lineup artists including San Francisco multi-platinum act Train, nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow, country chart-topper Billy Currington, rock, folk, reggae and funk beach fusion pioneers Slightly Stoopid, reggae legend Ziggy Marley, powerhouse vocalist Brett Eldredge, folk singer-songwriter Brett Dennen, inventive roots rockers Delta Rae, “Chillin’ It” singer and celebrated songwriter Cole Swindell, Nashville rockers Moon Taxi, genre-jumping septet The Revivalists, folk/funk band White Denim, “Helluva Life” hit-maker Frankie Ballard, Paste’s Best of What’s Next sibling duo Brothers Osborne, “How She Rolls” singer Chase Rice, “Booze Cruise” hitmakers Blackjack Billy, modern folk rockers Sons of Fathers and blues-infused rock band Quaker City Nighthawks. Additional top-name talent will be revealed in the coming weeks.

“We’re incredibly excited to announce our return to the legendary white sands of Fort Lauderdale’s premiere beach,” says HUKA Entertainment co-founder and CEO A.J. Niland. “We’ve been fortunate to have the support of not only the community and fans but a tremendous response from artists as well, all of which is going to make us bigger and better in 2014.”

“When I first dreamed a few years ago of an event that would celebrate the ocean via music, I never imagined it would turn into one of the leading music festivals in America,” adds Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey. “Fort Lauderdale Beach on the majestic Atlantic Ocean is the perfect setting to remind everyone why the preservation of our waterways and marine life is so important.”
Niland says 2014’s Tortuga Music Festival lineup will feature a lineup similar to its inaugural year, where over 25,000 festival attendees enjoyed headliners Kenny Chesney and Eric Church along with The Avett Brothers, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, Jake Owen, Lynryd Skynyrd, and many more.

“I can’t imagine a better lineup in our first year than the one we had,” says Niland. “But we’re dedicated to making sure our next bill is even more impressive, if that’s possible, and have already confirmed top-caliber artists for 2014.”

Anchored by live music performances across three stages, the centerpiece to Tortuga Music Festival is its Conservation Village, curated by Stacey, where over 20 organizations dedicated to marine research and conservation will provide interactive, educational experiences for festival patrons.

Stacey notes that the Conservation Village will likewise offer premium content in its sophomore outing, after featuring such notables as The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Shark Savers, Sea Turtle Oversight Protection and nineteen other exhibits in year one. “Guy Harvey is a rock star in his own right, and it was such a pleasure to have him here in 2013 signing autographs and meeting fans in the village to discuss conservation” says Stacey. “That’s a hard act to follow, so we’re pulling out all the stops this time around.”

Additionally, in 2013, festival-goers were encouraged to collect garbage at the event site to minimize the festival’s impact on the environment. “Over 1,000 bags were filled with waste by fans in our first year, which tells us that our cause is as important to music and ocean lovers as it is to us,” says Stacey.

“One thing we heard repeatedly this year from both the artists and the fans was how much fun everyone had with their feet in the sand and the sound of the waves blending with the music,” says Niland. “That makes it hard to forget who the true headliner of our event is – the ocean – and what we can do to make sure it returns every year.”

Twitter: @FestivalTortuga
FB: www.facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival

St. David’s Carnival 10/24/13-10/27/13

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St. David’s Carnival
Saint_David_carnival_1013_FlyerSmallSt. David Catholic Parish
3900 S University Dr
Davie, FL 33328
(954) 475-8046
www.saintdavid.org.

Fall Fun, Food, and Live Entertainment at St. David’s Carnival

St. David Catholic Church, in Davie, announces its’ annual Fall Carnival featuring rides, an international food court, live entertainment, Country Store, rides and games, and more. Come hungry and join in on the fun for all ages!

Unlimited ride bracelets are $20.00 per day, or purchase a four day ride bracelet for $50.00. Special rates apply with an advance purchase, available at the Church, before 6pm October 24, 2013. The Media and Community are welcome.

The weekend’s entertainment includes live music by:
Oct 24 at 6:30 pm: Wayne L – Musical Fun Show
Oct 25 at 7:00 pm: The Rock Bottom Band
Oct 26 at 1:00 pm: Angelo Caruso
Oct 26 at 3:30 pm: Broadway Kids
Oct 26 at 7:00 pm: The Decades
Oct 27 at 1:00 pm: The St. David Children’s Choir
Oct 27 at 2:00 pm: B Sharp Quartet
Oct 27 at 3:00 pm: Robbie Hazen
Oct 27 at 7:00 pm: Fire and Ice

Over 100 local sponsors have contributed to this event. Great sponsorship incentives plus all businesses/sponsors are announced on St. David radio. Call (954) 475-8046 to know more.

5th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit 11/7/13-11/8/13

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5th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit
Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 8:30 AM – Friday, November 8, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Register Online

Congressional Town Hall
Thursday, November 7, 7:00-8:30 pm

We are very pleased to present a Coastal Communities Congressional Town Hall, free of charge and open to the public, during the Summit. Members of Congress from Florida and other coastal states will share their views on the challenges of sea level rise and climate change and discuss what the federal government is doing to help local communities address the impacts and plan for the future.

The Town Hall will take place on Thursday, November 7, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Floridian Ballroom. Doors will open at 6:30 pm.

Although the Town Hall is free, registration is required. Please select the “Congressional Town Hall ONLY” option from the ticket types above and proceed through the registration process. There is a limit of four (4) tickets per registration. Each member of your party will need to bring his/her printed ticket and photo ID to the event.

Parking in the Convention Center garage will be free with validation.

Regional Climate Leadership Summit
Thursday, November 7 – Friday, November 8

Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale, in collaboration with the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, are very pleased to host the Fifth Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit on November 7 and 8, 2013.

Join elected officials, federal agency representatives, experts from local governments, scientists, nonprofit and business leaders to review regional progress, connect with other leaders from within the region and beyond, and chart a path forward for Southeast Florida.

NOTE: Summit registrants wishing to attend the Congressional Town Hall do NOT need to register separately. You will be asked if you plan to attend during the registration process.

Highlights of this year’s Summit will include:
Congressional Town Hall (see above)
Workshop on innovative tools for local adaptation
Panel featuring local officials from the Northeast and mid-Atlantic discussing recovery from Superstorm Sandy
Panel highlighting federal agency leadership on climate issues
Many other panels and speakers

3rd annual Fort Lauderdale Zombie Walk at America’s Backyard 10/18/31

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3rd annual Fort Lauderdale Zombie Walk
Friday, October 18, 2013, 6pm
Fort-Lauderdale-Zombie-WalkAmericas Backyard
100 SW 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
More Info

The walkers of South Florida have risen again for the 3rd annual Fort Lauderdale Zombie Walk. The event this year will be held at Americas Backyard. Hungry growling walkers will take on the skilled zombie response team at Revolution Live before invading downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Himarshee District at 10pm for the walk.

The city would like to warn all citizens that during this free event more than 2,000 walkers will be wrecking havoc on downtown Fort Lauderdale. The zombies will be participating in spooky crafts from local crafters and a Live DJ set from Tonx. For zombies that are hoping to devour something other than BRRAAIINSS, the streets will be lined with some of the best food trucks in south Florida offering zombie inspired menus.

Yes, even zombies drink too! Free drinks will be given out, in Americas Backyard, to zombie participants after the walk. Costume contest for children and adults (kids at 8pm and adults following the walk) will take place. Get your tickets early for a chance to have your makeup done by one of six horror makeup artists that will help take your undead look to another level!

Remember if you think the Zombie fun ends here you’re DEAD wrong! Americas Backyard will be hosting a Dead Pirate’s of the Caribbean Halloween Party on Oct 31st and Day of the Dead Fiesta Nov 2nd.

Art of Shade and Glam-A-Thon Strut for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 10/13/13

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Art of Shade and Glam-A-Thon Strut for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
glamdoll/Sunday October 13th, 11-3pm
Esplanade Park
401 SW 2nd St.
Fort Lauderdale, 33312

What is the Glam Doll Strut? The Glam Doll Strut® is the most fashionable and fabulous breast cancer fundraiser to hit the streets of Fort Lauderdale! On October 13th, thousands of Divas will strut down SW 2nd Street in grand style as the teams shimmy, shake and sashay for the Celebrity Judging panel in an attempt to win one of the coveted Glam-A-Thon™ crowns.

Glam-A-Thon™ proceeds will be donated to the Broward Health Foundation and be used to provide funding for women battling breast cancer, mammograms, diagnostic testing and special assistance for medication, wigs and other ancillary items at the Lillian S. Wells Women’s Health Center at Broward Health Broward General Medical Center and the Lisa Boccard Fund at Broward Health Coral Springs Medical Center.

Contemporary Realism in Charcoal Drawing 10/3/13

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Contemporary Realism in Charcoal Drawing
Thursday, 10/03/2013 – 10/03/2013 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Virginia_ImagesBroward College North Campus
Broward North Regional Library Auditorium 1000 Coconut Creek Pkwy. (Bldg. 62 Room 154) Coconut Creek, FL 33066 ,
Coconut Creek , Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Virginia Fifield’s large-scale charcoal drawings explore how our perception of self, and sense of dominance and ownership distorts our relationship to nature. Hyper-realistic images of animal subjects are re-presented in a stark, over-scale format, deliberately devoid of color and context, aiming to spark contemplation and internal dialogue about our coexistence with the natural world. Originally from Toronto, Fifield earned her BFA from York University and studied architecture at University of Toronto. Her work has been exhibited at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, the Boca Raton Museum, The Hollywood Art and Culture Center and has been featured on PBS.

Broward College’s North Campus expands upon its inaugural 2012 / 2013 Artist Talk series with a new line-up of some of South Florida’s most groundbreaking, local and internationally acclaimed artists visual artists. Each of the up and coming and internationally renowned artists involved will present the diverse concepts and aesthetics within their respective bodies of work and direct a hands-on workshop the following night to further allow the public to experience and learn from their artistic processes.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Halloween Festival Of Souls at Las Olas Riverfront 9/26/13-11/1/13

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Halloween Festival Of Souls at Las Olas Riverfront
September 26, 2013 until November 1, 2013
FOS_MediaeventLas Olas Riverfront
300 SW 1st Ave # 133
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Open every Thursday through Sunday from Sept 26th through Nov 1st providing entertainment for everyone! We look forward to seeing you at South Florida’s Hottest Halloween Attraction for 2013.

2nd Annual Festival of Souls, South Florida’s goriest and most horrifying event this Halloween Season, at Las Olas Riverfront, Ft. Lauderdale.

Following on from the great success of last year’s event, Festival of Souls is back and scarier than ever. It will feature the Demon Mansion, a 10,500 sq. ft. Haunted House, a 6,800 sq. ft. Pitch Black Maze and a 2,000 sq. ft. Live Zombie Paintball Shoot featuring real live Zombies.

Guests’ five senses and pulse rates will be put to the test as they enter the 10,500 sq. ft. Demon Mansion. It has been completely renovated with even more rooms and scares to make the public run for their lives. They will make their way through a labyrinth of demons, zombies, monsters and some very intricate hi-tech frightening rooms featuring the “Gates of Hell” and “The Asylum” amongst others. The 6,800 sq. ft. Pitch Black Maze will be an attraction attendees better be ready to handle. They will have to maneuver through a pitch-black labyrinth with twists, turns and dead ends. A 2,000 sq. ft. Live Zombie Paintball shoot and more will be added bonuses to this year’s Terror at the Riverfront.

The Miami Broward Carnival 10/13/13

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The Miami Broward Carnival
Miami_Carnival_CoverSunday, October 13, 2013
Gates open at 11am and the parade starts at 12 noon.
Sun Life Stadium
2269 Northwest 199th Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Website
Admission is $22 in advance and more at the gate.
Children under 12 are free. VIP Tickets: $100 online, more at the gate.

Showcase of Costume, Pageantry, Culture and Music Set

Feel the Vibe of North America’s Ultimate Carnival Experience

The Miami Broward 2013 Carnival Season is officially here and Miami Broward Carnival Connoisseurs Set To Participate. South Florida will witness the vibrant colors and pulsating energy at Sun Life Stadium, where over 20 masquerade bands will participate in a two mile street parade within Sun Life Stadium and compete for Band of the Year bragging rights. The costumes are being judged on visual impact, creativity, authenticity, clarity of theme, best use of color and presentation. This year’s costumes will showcase a spectacular riotous blend of colors, pageantry and fantasy.

Following the parade, a concert featuring the 2013 Soca Monarch & Road March King Superblue and some of Soca and Chutney heavyweight singers and bands will take place. Performers include: Raymond Ramnarine, Sir Oungku, Ravi B, Shal Marshall, Nutron, Supa Jigga, TC, Yankee Boy, Chucky, Nisha B and Kimmy, all backed up by Red Hot Flames, Dil-E-Nadan and Karma. Concert hosted by Giselle D Wassi One and Mc Wassy. In-house music powered by DJ Spice and Team Soca.

Families will enjoy Caribbean food, drinks, arts and craft @Caribbean Village and a kid zone at the event.

Miami Broward Signature Events include:

Saturday, September 28th, 2013- Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant at the Lou Rawls Center (Florida Memorial University)-7pm. Call 786.356.0869 or email missmiamibroward@gmail.com.

Sunday, October 6, 2013-Jr. Carnival-Central Broward Regional Park (3700 NW 11th Pl, Lauderhill, FL 33311) from 12noon – 12 midnight. The Junior Carnival is an annual parade and Caribbean inspired family event that gives young people the opportunity to celebrate their place within the Caribbean culture. Admission: $5.00

Friday, October 11, 2013-King and Queen and Panorama @ Carnival Village-Central Broward Regional Park(3700 NW 11th Pl, Lauderhill,Fl 33311)-Performances by Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Miami Pan Symphony, New Generation Branches, Pantastic Steel , Resurrection Steel and Silver Stars USA. Admission: $12.00 advance and more at the park. Time: 5:30pm-11:00pm

Saturday, October 12, 2013-J’Ouvert (Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 NW 11th Pl, Lauderhill, Fl 33311).
Time: 7:00am. Featuring Steel Band and DJ Music, Body Paint, Mud, Water, Powder. Over 20 masquerade band participating. Admission: $12 advance and more at the park

Miami Broward Carnival is executed with the support of the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami -Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Sponsors include delancyhill, Tampico, the City of Miami Gardens and Sun Life Stadium.

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Discover Juicing Health Fair and Juice Class 9/25/13

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Discover Juicing Health Fair & Juice Class
Wednesday, 09/25/2013 – 09/25/2013 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Maxim Life
499 E. Spanish River Blvd. Suite 5 Boca Raton 33431,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link
Cost: 15.00

Learn juicing, taste the results! Improve your health and energy level. Other healthy vendors giving samples and light bites, included. Also including an organic wine tasting. Pre-register and prepay online (just $12) or pay $15 at door.

The Gallery of Amazing Things Pop-Up Event Featuring Royal Doulton Collectibles 9/22/13

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The Gallery of Amazing Things Pop-Up Event Featuring Royal Doulton Collectibles
Sunday, 09/22/2013 – 09/22/2013 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
DOG_British-Bulldog-Jack-DD007-copy1Gallery of Amazing Things
481 S. Federal Hwy. ,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Webpage Link
Cost: N/A

A one time only pop-up event showcasing two centuries of British design and artistry in South Florida. With a James Bond 007 Skyfall theme, the event features the infamous Skyfall “Jack” bulldog, which will be on sale for $70. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Michael Doulton will also be onsite for signings Saturday. Royal Doulton is a classic English brand name in tableware and ceramics with a pedigree dating back to 1815.

The Gallery of Amazing Things Pop-Up Event Featuring Royal Doulton Collectibles 9/21/13

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The Gallery of Amazing Things Pop-Up Event Featuring Royal Doulton Collectibles
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 09/21/2013 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
DOG_British-Bulldog-Jack-DD007-copyJessica Nunez
481 S. Federal Hwy. ,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Webpage Link
Cost: N/A

A one time only pop-up event showcasing two centuries of British design and artistry in South Florida. With a James Bond 007 Skyfall theme, the event features the infamous Skyfall “Jack” bulldog, which will be on sale for $70. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Michael Doulton will also be onsite for signings Saturday. Royal Doulton is a classic English brand name in tableware and ceramics with a pedigree dating back to 1815.

Miami Broward Junior Caribbean Carnival 2013 10/6/13

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Miami Broward Junior Caribbean Carnival 2013
Miami_Carnival_Junior.jpgSunday October 6, 2013, 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Central Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL 33311
miamibrowardcarnival.com
Instagram @miabrocarnival
Twitter:@miabrocarnival.
Admission: $1.50 Park Admission fee
$5.00 Event fee
Free Parking

Competition: King, Queen Male and Female Competition; followed by Band Competition
Nine bands registered so far. Break Awae Kru; China Mas; Community Vibes; Fun Generation; Heritage TNT; Major Players; Mas Dynasty; Royalty Kids; Wassi Babes.

Miami Broward Jr. Carnival Sets the Stage For One of The Most Colorful and Festive Celebrations That Inspires Cultural Awareness Among Young People.

Heritage TNT Mas Band Looks To Keep Their Title of “Jr. Band of the Year”

Jr. Carnival Press PhotoYoung People of South Florida are set to celebrate the roots of their culture at the Miami Broward Caribbean Jr. Carnival on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Central Broward Regional Park (3700 NW 11th Pl  Lauderhill, FL 33311) from 1pm-8pm. The Junior Carnival is an annual parade and Caribbean inspired family event that gives young people  the opportunity to celebrate their place within the Caribbean culture. Young masqueraders will compete based on their creativity, presentation and craftsmanship in their vibrant and colorful masquerade costumes.

Miami Broward Jr. Carnival is also one of the symbols of diversity and inclusion as there are non-Caribbean children of various backgrounds that also participate in the parade and festivities. The Jr. Carnival gives young people an opportunity to shine while taking part in an event that is important within the fabric of the Caribbean heritage.

Yuriah Watson, who has been playing mas for 6 years, says “it is his happiest time besides playing spJr Carnival Photo 3orts because he is with a lot of children his age just having lots of fun, and looks forward to it every year. He gets excited at the start of the year asking about his costume.”

Other Attractions:  Face Painting; Bounce house; Slide; Steel orchestra; junior entertainers
Food, Drinks, Arts/Crafts on sale

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South Florida Fall Business Trade Show 2013 9/19/13

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South Florida Fall Business Trade Show 2013
Thursday, 09/19/2013 – 09/19/2013 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
SF-Business-Expo-Flyer-Sept19Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Biz To Biz Business Expo 2013 (Fort Lauderdale)
Join The Business Expo — September 19th at The Broward Convention Center
Biz To Biz Networking presents The South Florida Fall Business Expo – Thursday, September 19th
The Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Here’s some great news about our upcoming South Florida Fall Business EXPO 2013… it’s been Supersized! More Spaces
Over 35,000 square feet.! More Exhibitors 200+ and you still have time to become an exhibitor!
One Big Expo at The Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward Convention Center.
The Fall Business Expo is from 3pm — 8pm

You may choose the size of exhibitor space. . .ranging from a 6ft table to a 10 x 30 space. Showcase your company, products and you may even want to sell items at the show.
6ft Tables- $175 / 8ft Tables – $250 / 12ft Tables – $325 / 10×10 Space – $475 / Seminar Packages – $525

The South Florida Fall Business Expo will be from 3pm – 8pm — Over 200+ Exhibitors — Exhibitors Space starting at $175.00

Fall Business Expo — 3pm — 8pm
www.biztobizinetworking.com/expo.htm

You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to showcase your business in front of thousands.
We are expecting between 2,500 — 3,500 attendees during this Fall Expo.
All types of businesses are welcome to showcase in the show.

Sign up early for the best locations and have your company logo included on promotion material.
We still have excellent floor space in The Grand Ballrooms and seminar times for you to reserve your tables.

ArtBrazil Gallery Reception 9/12/13

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ArtBrazil Gallery Reception
artbrazilThursday, September 12 â–ª 6-8pm
ArtServe
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Be our guest at the opening night cocktail reception!

A Celebration of South Florida’s Contemporary Brazilian Art Scene…

The culture, art and beauty of Brazil are acclaimed worldwide. Now, South Florida’s talented contemporary artists present works of all mediums that extol Brazil’s influence on today’s art world.

Music. Entertainment. Refreshments. Art

The 2014 South Florida Firefighters Calendar Unveiling 8/23/13-8/25/13

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Official Calendar Launch Party
SFL FlyerAugust 23, 2013
Round Up Nightclub
Davie, FL
8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
-In addition to general access, 60 exclusive VIP Tickets are available for this event. The VIP Ticket holders will feature an hour meet and great with the 18 firemen featured in the 2014 Calendar. This is an opportunity to take pictures, autographs and get up and close and personal with the heroes. The ticket also includes a premium drink. Tickets can be purchased for $50 at www.firefighterscalendar.com.

Calendar Unveiling
August 24, 2013
Center Fountain – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, FL
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Chris FirefighterCalendar Signing Event
August 25, 2013
Pembroke Lakes Mall – Outside of Macy’s
Pembroke Pines, FL
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The hottest firemen in the country are back for the 2014 South Florida Firefighter’s Calendar! This year’s theme is “Caliente” and they are hotter than ever. The South Florida Firefighters Calendar is presented by One Beat CPR + AED with three events in South Florida from August 23 – 25, 2013. The community is encouraged to show their support by pre-ordering at www.firefighterscalendar.com or purchasing the $20 calendars in person at one of these three exciting events! Each calendar purchase will support Here’s Help, A Safe Haven for Newborns and Friends Forever Rescue charities. The red hot philanthropists will be available for photos and autographs after purchase of the Calendars at these three events.

The 2014 Calendar will feature 15 new hot firemen and three returning MVP’s. The Calendar features the steamy photos on 13 x 9 gloss paper. Since these men are great family guys, two of the photos will feature the flaming hot heroes with their kids!

Cory FirefighterThis edition’s “Caliente” firemen range in age from 18 to 45-years-old. They represent many different areas of South Florida including: Russell and Jonathan – Hollywood Fire Rescue, Michael – Broward Sheriff’s Office, Kenny – East Lake Fire Rescue, Jose R., Henry, Manuel, Hector, Robert, Peter, Erick and Andres – Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Adam – Miami Beach Fire Rescue and Jamal and Joseph – City of Lauderhill Fire Rescue and this year’s MVPs: David – Hialeah Fire Rescue, and Paul and Jose M – Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

The Calendar was founded in 1992, the year of Hurricane Andrew, by Lt. Luis Espinosa, and originally benefiting Habitat for Humanity’s Hurricane Andrew Fund, the South Florida Firefighters Calendar has since become its own charitable organization a 501©3, donating over $260,000 to many local charities in South Florida. Such as: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Habitat for Humanity’s Hurricane Andrew Fund, Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities, Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Best Buddies, Cystic Fibrosis, A Safe Haven for Newborns, Friends Forever Rescue and Here’s Help.

Your Earth Counterpart has arrived! 8/14/13

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Your Earth Counterpart has arrived!
Thursday, 08/15/2013 – 08/30/2013 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Invite-Earth-Counterpart-August-15-2013-ThursdayArtServe
1350 Sunrise Boulevard ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Visionary Artist Roland Ruocco presents his exhibition entitled “Earth Counterpart.” The opening reception will take place this Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Art Serve; located at 1350 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304.

The exhibition features art works from Roland Ruocco’s “Earth Counterpart” project. “Earth Counterpart” is a theoretical planet, a pristine world of high vibrational energies sharing the same orbit with and of similar dimensions to Earth, but with vastly different landmasses, climates, flora and fauna.

The exhibition “Earth Counterpart” runs from August 5, 2013 through August 30, 2013. Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. In addition, this project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

“The body of work entitled Earth Counterpart combines scientific research and visual art with imagination to form a unique ongoing art series,” states Roland Ruocco, creator and artist. “Earth Counterpart” is also a world of subtle yet powerful inter-dimensional energies.

A unique combination of art and theoretical science the creative development and exploration of Earth Counterpart involves mapmaking, climatology, and formulating it’s evolved flora and fauna, brought to life via multi-media visual arts including drawing, painting and computer aided design.

Original paintings, drawings, limited editions and commissioned projects are available at The New Light Studio/Gallery in its new location at 226 Basin Drive, in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Gallery viewings are by appointment only please call 954.786.1080 for more information or for a studio appointment.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida 2013-2014 Season

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida 2013-2014 Season
For more information regarding any of the season’s shows, visit www.artsballettheatre.org , or call (305) 948-4777

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, nurtured and grown under the direction of Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev since October of 1997, leaps into its 16th Season starting October 12th, 2013 with Pentimento, and Firebird and ends with their Spring Gala on May 3rd and 4th, 2014. South Florida ballet fans will be treated to a season of mixed styles that will include new works, old works, giant mice, steamy romance, a few weighty collaborations, and a veterinarian in Africa, all presented by Arts Ballet Theatre’s professional corps of 14 dancers!

Pentimento, created by choreographer Vicente Nebrada, includes excerpts from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Four Suites for Orchestra. The ballet is a bold, abstract work that is based on the art form of painting called pentimento. The artist changes his or her mind about the composition of his painting during the process of painting, and then changes it. This ballet applies the same approach to dance: the concept for the dances and costumes change throughout the performance. Using masks, flowing fabric and creative lighting to create a mystical effect, the piece develops through layers of movement, color and light. Adding to mystical effects is original costuming by Cristina Gianinni.

Back by popular demand, the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents Firebird, with Stravinsky’s brilliant score that tells the tale of a magical firebird who helps a heroic prince rescue a beautiful princess. With exuberant dancing, magical special effects, fantastic costumes designed by Jorge Gallardo, new sets by Jim Hammond, and gorgeous backdrops by designer Elena Bondarenko, this magnificent production will enthrall and enchant audiences.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts – Amaturo Theater
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $10 – $35
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.browardcenter.org

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th street
Aventura, FL 33180
Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $25.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.aventuracenter.org

On Friday, October 25, 2013, Arts Ballet Theatre has been invited to perform Glinka Suite Fantastique at the National Dance Education Organization Conference at the New World School of the Arts. Glinka Suite Fantastique is a piece for three men and six girls, in a very neo–classical style with music by Glinka, and Choreography by Issaev, that represents the definitive Issaev.

This program will be presented at:

New World School of the Arts
25 NE 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 237-3135
http://nwsa.mdc.edu/

In December, Beginning with a Gala Event on Sunday December 8th at 7:00 pm, the company of the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will once again journey to the Land of the Sweets, as they perform the traditional annual audience favorite, The Nutcracker. This holiday ‘chestnut’ depicts the tale of a young girl, Clara, on Christmas Eve and the adventure she undertakes when her most cherished Christmas present, a nutcracker, comes to life. Together they battle the Mouse King, travel to the Land of Sweets, enjoy festivities with delicious international treats, and finally travel home.

Company members of Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida are exceptionally excited about this year’s performances of The Nutcracker and are proud to give life to the roles of the Sugarplum Fairy and her cavalier, the Nutcracker Prince, the Marzipan dance, the Snow Queen and all of the other wonderful characters that light up the eyes of all ages of audiences during the holiday season, to celebrate Arts Ballet Theatre’s sixteen years of bringing affordable and exquisite ballet to South Florida!

For VIP Patrons, the December 8th Gala will begin at 7:00 pm, with tapas and libations, a reception with the international corps of dancers, and chances to bid on silent auction items that range from donations from Tiffany’s, to weekend getaways at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, followed by the grand opening performance of the holiday season.

The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Sunday, December 8, 2012, 8:00pm (VIP Gala at 7:00 pm)
Tickets: $100.00 (VIP), $47.50 – $52.50
Phone: 305-673-7300
www.FillmoreMB.com

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th street
Aventura, FL 33180
Friday, December 13, 2013, 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 14, 2013, 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 15, 2013, 3:00 pm
Tickets: $35.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.aventuracenter.org

and

Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Saturday, December 21, 2013, 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 22, 2013, 3:00 pm
Tickets: $15 to $35.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.ParkerPlayhouse.com

In March, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will bring back the family favorite Doctor Ouch! Those two words may instill fear in your kids, but actually, they should induce great big smiles – Dr. Ouch is a wonderfully hilarious ballet designed with kids in mind (and what a fun way to sneak a little extra culture into their lives)!

Doctor Ouch! is based on the books by Russian poet, Kornei Chukovsky, and tells the story of a doctor that cures animals. When he’s called to the wilds of Africa to help ill monkeys, he encounters tropical birds, amazing animals and some very mischievous pirates. And the entire story is told in two acts of breathtaking ballet. It’s magical!

With beautiful costumes and fantastical sets, this wonderful production will delight everyone ages 2 to 92.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th street
Aventura, FL 33180
Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $25.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.aventuracenter.org

Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Saturday, March 15, 2014, 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 16, 2014, 3:00 pm
Tickets: $ 25.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.browardcenter.org

And as if this doesn’t keep Arts Ballet Theatre busy enough for the month of March, they will also be taking their hot and steamy Romantic Program to the Palm Isles Cultural Center in Boynton Beach on March 19th 2014, and they will appear as special guests with The Opera Atelier on Saturday, March 22nd at the Broward Center for the Performing arts. And as they prepare for their grand finale in May, they will also find time to squeeze in Harlequinade on Sunday, April 6 at the Sunrise Civic Center.

For the close of the 16th season, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will put on their Annual Spring Gala, a magnificent showcase of the dancers’ talents through a variety of classical and neoclassical ballets. The dancers are trained for the Spring Gala by Vladimir Issaev as well as guest choreographers. This performance will only be presented once in Broward and once in Miami Dade during the merry month of May.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th street
Aventura, FL 33180
Saturday, May 3, 2014, 7:00 pm
Tickets: $25.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.aventuracenter.org

Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Tickets: $25.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.browardcenter.org

In addition to these main productions, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will also make educational appearances in various schools in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties, as they continue to excite young children about the importance and enjoyment of the classical art of ballet in the education outreach program.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida receives funding from Miami Dade County Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Broward County Cultural Division, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Miami Salon Group, Funding Arts Broward, Citizens Interested in Arts, Target and Marlin Foundation, The Miami Childrens Trust to support a professional season of performances and community outreach events in Miami-Dade County for the 2013-2014 season.

Gwar with White Chapel, Iron Reagan and Band Of Orcs At Revolution Live 11/4/13

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Gwar with White Chapel, Iron Reagan & Band Of Orcs At Revolution Live
Monday, November 4, 2013, 7:30pm
Revolution Live
100 Sw Third Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
(954) 727-0950, (954) 449-1025 (box Office)

On Sale: Friday, August 2, 2013 / 10am
At The Revolution Live Box Office (No Fees At Revolution Box Office), www.livenation.com And All Ticketmaster Outlets Or Charge By Ph0ne: 800-745-3000
Prices: $21.00 – Advance
$23.00 – Day Of Show
General Admission – All Ages

GWAR (popularly thought to be an acronym for God What an Awful Racket, despite the band’s protests to the contrary) are thrash metal’s answer to the more mainstream satire of Spinal Tap. Gory, sexually perverse, and scatological in the extreme, GWAR claimed to consist of all-powerful interplanetary warriors, descended from aliens stranded in Antarctica and initially created from the lowest filth in the universe, who came to Earth to sexually enslave and/or slaughter the human race. The group quickly established a unique identity as the members performed in bizarre costumes made of latex and papier-mâché, while the stage show itself featured fake pagan rituals, corpses spewing washable bodily fluids on the audience, and sometimes a mechanical giant maggot. GWAR’s live performances are literally the most mind-blowing act you will see today!

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s 1st Street Deli unveils breakfast menu 8/1/13

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Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s 1st Street Deli unveils breakfast menu
Thursday, 08/01/2013 – 06:30 am – 10:30 am
1st Street Deli at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link
Cost: prices of menu items vary

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s 1st Street Deli will offer a “deli-licious” way to start the day when it unveils its breakfast menu on August 1 from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The authentic New York-style delicatessen that serves sandwiches bigger than your appetite is now offering a wide assortment of breakfast sandwiches, omelets, benedicts, cereals, waffles and more. Plus, hot fresh doughnuts and caramel dipping sauce are served with all breakfast dine-in entrees.

The menu features classic morning cocktails ($6.95) including Bloody Mary made with Absolut Vodka and a half-sour pickle and Screwdriver made with fresh Seminole orange juice and Absolut Vodka.

The signature 1st Street Breakfast includes two eggs served any style, two slices of crispy challah French toast, two slices of bacon, two fresh housemade sausage patties, two potato latkes and a choice of a bagel or toast ($14.95). Other breakfast originals include French toast, steak and eggs, corned beef hash, lox platter, whitefish platter and a fresh fruit plate. The biscuits and gravy dish is housemade with pork sausage from the NYY Steak butcher shop.

Sandwiches are served with freshly baked bagels or toast. Options range from deli and egg to lox to healthy start, a combination of egg whites, spinach and sliced tomato. They range from $8.95 to $11.95. Omelet fans will delight in the choices – meat, delicatessen, three cheese, western (diced ham, onion and green peppers), veggie and eggs any way. They range from $8.95 to $12.95. Benedicts offered include traditional style, delicatessen, sausage, spinach and crab cake. They range from $10.95 to $16.95. Diners with a sweet tooth will enjoy traditional Belgian waffles and decadent peanut butter chocolate chip Belgian waffles. Coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate and fruit juices are also available.

Mommies in Stilettos “Girl’s Night Out Shopping Expo” 9/29/13

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Mommies in Stilettos “Girl’s Night Out Shopping Expo”
Sunday, 09/29/2013 – 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm
IMAG2349-1Sheraton Ft.Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1825 Griffin Rd,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $15.00 – $20.00

Mommies in Stilettos “Girls Night Out Shopping Expo” is an upscale women’s expo featuring; local and national boutiques, vendors showcasing designer fashions, delectable food sampling, cool cocktails, entertainment, cosmetics, health, travel, children products and more.Glam Gift bags be will given out along with great raffle prizes.

The event is a chance to network with other moms and all women for a night of fun minus the children ! Mommies can enjoy a night of shopping for the latest trends and pampering while benefiting a charity in need,

Featured at the Event

Fab Beauty & Pampering Lounge * Momtini Bar * Amazing Door Prizes * Live DJ * V.I.P. Gift Bags * Guest Speakers * Handy Man Models * and more!

Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? Visit http://www.mommiesinstilettos.com

Homeless and Needy To Celebrate Christmas in July 7/25/13

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Homeless and Needy To Celebrate “Christmas in July”
Thursday, July 25th 10AM-1PM
Miami Rescue Mission
2020 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127 (Street closed on 1st Avenue from 20th the 21st)
Broward Outreach Center Hollywood
2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33020 (Portion of Scott street closed near Dixie Highway)
Broward Outreach Center Pompano
1700 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (Outside in the Inner Courtyard of BOC)
www.browardoutreachcenter.com
www.miamirescuemission.com

Over 2,000 Homeless and Needy will celebrate “Christmas in July” with the Miami Rescue Mission / Broward Outreach Centers – Miami, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach.

On Thursday, July 25th, the Miami Rescue Mission | Broward Outreach Centers will hold their annual Christmas in July Outreach for the homeless and hungry families of South Florida featuring a Career Fair along with food, entertainment, gifts, and sneakers for boys and girls. Our corporate sponsor for the event is AmTrust Bank. Scott Evans of Scott Evans Productions will provide music and entertainment for the Hollywood Campus. Over 500 volunteers will help with the celebrations.

Annual “Christmas in July” celebration to at the Miami, Hollywood, and Pompano Centers. The celebration will include showers, free haircuts, clothing, hygiene give-a-ways to all adults, brand new sneakers for over 500 children in attendance, a delicious “picnic” with all the trimmings, and live entertainment including local music such as Scott Evans Productions for our Hollywood Center.

Career Fair Participating Agencies: Goodwill Industries, Transition, Inc., Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc., South Fl Workforce Mobile Unit, Safelink, Delaware North, South Fl. Workforce of Broward.

A ‘Children’s Corner’ will include many activities. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at each Center.

Miami Rescue Mission | Broward Outreach Centers President, Rev. Ronald Brummitt states, “Our goal is to see the homeless become “independent and successful” citizens in our communities. That’s why we have this tremendous outreach each year. We combine the gift-giving and celebration of Christmas with the Independence Celebration of July to encourage our homeless and needy to seek help or come into one of our life changing programs. It’s all about transforming their lives. It is also a time to encourage our residents.”

The Go-Go’s at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 8/28/13

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The Go-Go’s at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Saturday, 09/28/2013 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The-Go-Gos-approved-photo-for-2013Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link
Cost: $35, $45 and $55

The much loved all-girl pop pioneers The Go-Go’s will bring beauty, the beat and beyond to the Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday, September 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Sunday, July 28.

From their halcyon days as America’s sweethearts to their current status as superstars who pioneered a genre, The Go-Go’s have enjoyed an amazing three-decade reign as high pop priestesses. The internationally-loved hitmakers helped cement the foundation of the early ‘80s pop-rock sound without the aid of outside composers, session players or, most importantly, creative compromise. From their very first show, the group sang and played their own songs, offering five feisty role models for a generation of ready-to-rock girls and good, hooky fun for pop-loving guys.

For The Go-Go’s, their story truly is a punk version of the American Dream. The Go-Go’s debuted in May of 1978, a time when there were other all-female bands, but ones orchestrated by men such as Phil Spector, Kim Fowley or Sonny Bono. The band was conceived in the very same gritty glitter of the rough Los Angeles scene that also birthed X, The Germs, and The Weirdos. By ’79, the Go-Go’s were beating their path to stardom on their own terms. They played every cool club and party in Los Angeles and released an early version of “We Got the Beat” through the quirky Stiff Records in the UK.

By 1981, the band was signed to upstart new wave haven IRS records with Beauty and The Beat, and the infectious debut U.S. single, “Our Lips Are Sealed,” was released. The double-platinum Beauty and The Beat reached #1 and was followed-up by Vacation in ‘82 and Talk Show in ’84. During those years, hits like “Vacation,” “Head Over Heels” and “Turn to You” dominated the airwaves and, today, continue to live on in countless compilations, movie soundtracks, remakes and television commercials.

Legendary Romantic Balladeer Engelbert Humperdinck Performs at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on September 12 9/12/13

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Legendary Romantic Balladeer Engelbert Humperdinck Performs at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on September 12
Thursday, 09/12/2013 – 09/12/2013 08:00 pm –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek,
5550 NW 40 Street, Florida 33073
Webpage Link
Cost: $45, $55 and $65

Engelbert Humperdinck’s remarkable romantic voice and extraordinary talent has endeared him to millions of fans around the globe. He’s received four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for “Entertainer of the Year” (1988), 63 gold records, 24 platinum records and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Humperdinck is currently recording a new CD with Grammy award-winning producer Martin Terefe (Train, Jason Mraz, James Morrison, Beverly Knight) with “a lot of fantastic young, hip and surprising collaborations.”

Watch the Live Broadcast of UFC Fights and Boxing Matches for Free at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 7/27/13

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Watch the Live Broadcast of UFC Fights and Boxing Matches for Free at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Saturday, 07/27/2013 – 11/23/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

UFC fights and boxing matches will be broadcast live throughout Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, South Florida’s hottest place to play.

Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m. – UFC on Fox Live from Seattle: Johnson vs. Moraga

Parallels Paths diverge, yet we co-exist Opening Night plus Performance 7/20/13

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Parallels Paths diverge, yet we co-exist Opening Night plus Performance
parallels_flyerFrontSaturday, July 20th – 7pm-11pm
1310 Gallery, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
1310 SW 2nd Ct. (Middle St.)
Ft. Lauderdale, 33312

Admission = Free & Open to the Public

Look at the world we live in. Our simultaneous existence as a generation binds us together, yet we each diverge on different paths.  Our journeys are unique and diverse, yet we co-exist… close in proximity, yet distant, living and transitioning, breathing and traveling together as an expression of the collective self.

The artists in PARALLELS visualize how they are part of a generation that is free to roam and find one’s own particular destination of infinite possibilities. The artists work makes you pause and observe the beauty in the contrasts that connects and divides us as a community- truly unified not only by our similarities yet by our divine right and responsibility to create and evolve differently as individuals. They are inspired by the freedom of being who they are meant to be.

Lopez, a founding member of the 1310 Gallery, which was recently  featured in the Broward New Times as "The Best of Art Gallery of 2013", understands the importance of  reflecting on these Parallels and creates the time and space for diverse visual artists and performance artists to share a reflection of their co-existence.

Visual Artists include: Niki Lopez, Alexis Menendez, Laurian MacDonald, Michael Maccarone, Lucy Stephens , Julian Acosta, Xavier Cortes, Kareem Piper, Marc Cranford, Marc Hilton, Susan S. Buzzi, Beatrice McClelland, Marc Cohen, Cat Rocco, Tabatha Mudra, Jessica Kizorek, Sista Idya, Kaht Marley, Naylet Leon,  Eve Bessendorf, and Vincent Alexander.

Opening night performances include: Profound Breadth, DJ Onestar, Alana DaCosta, Vanya Allen and more.

Community Partner: The FLITE Center – College Boost Program. The FLITE Center, supported by a coalition of service providers, is a central resource for youth that prepares them to live successful lives after leaving foster care.

Revolution Live Presents R3HAB with David Solano 7/3/13

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Revolution Live Presents R3HAB with David Solano
R3HAB-eflyer copyWednesday July 3rd, 2013
Revolution Live
100 SW 3rd Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This event is 18+
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Independence Day Music Series!
4th Of July Music Blow Out! Ultimate 4th Of July Weekend Party!
For VIP/Bottle Reservations: VIP@JoinTheRevolution.net
You can also purchase tickets at the Revolution Live Box Office
Follow us on Twitter/Instagram for updates: @revolutionlive

Fadil El Ghould A.K.A. R3hab, firmly established his name in the Dutch dance scene. After the popular remix of Chuckie’s “Toys Are Nuts” Rehab rapidly gained support from DJ’s worldwide. The track “MRKRSTFT” became a huge club hit and was featured on the 2008 Sensation White CD. After making successful remixes for the likes of Chuckie, Chris Lake, Laidback Luke, Hi_Tack, Sharam, Rene Amesz and Gregor Salto, it was inevitable that Rehab would show his face on larger events like Fame=DJ’s, Dirty Dutch, Rocksteady and one of Holland’s biggest dance festivals; Mysteryland. R3hab just released a track entitled “Blue Magic” on Chris Lake’s label Rising Music which he produced together with his studio buddy Hardwell. In 2009 he hooked up with another pair of famous Dutch DJ/producers Koen Groeneveld and Addy van der Zwan, resulting in a release called “Purple Lightsaber”on Koen’s highly respected Technolabel _aBZOluT. R3hab is the highest demanded Dirty Dutch release remixer known.

Winn-Dixie Family Day

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Winn-Dixie Family Day
Winn-Dixie-FamilyDay-BSSaturday, 07/13/2013, 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm
Winn-Dixie Store #757
901 N. Nob Hill Rd.
Plantation, Florida 33324

Plantation customers are invited to a Family Day at their neighborhood Winn-Dixie store. The fun-filled event will include delicious food tastings, a make your own sundae station, face painting, giveaways, and more!

Au Revoir… TIL we meet again! By Friends of MODS 6/11/13

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Au Revoir… TIL we meet again! By Friends of MODS
aurevoirevite600x900Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Preston’s at the Riverside Hotel
620 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330
Register Online

You are cordially invited to an End of Season Meeting and Celebration for the officers and members of Friends of MODS!

Generously Hosted by Preston’s at the Riverside Hotel.

Admission is FREE.

Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres will be served.

For more information please contact Nicole Rodriguez at nrodriguez@mods.net or 954-712-1159

Rock Out at Elvis Fest 6 6/22/13

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Rock Out at Elvis Fest 6
Saturday, 06/22/2013, 11:00 am – 09:00 pm
dwight-icenhower-2Seminole Casino Immokalee
506 South 1 Street,
Immokalee, Florida 34142
Webpage Link

Seminole Casino Immokalee invites Elvis Presley enthusiasts to its Elvis Fest 6. The
best Elvis tribute artists from all over the United States will celebrate and compete to become King on Saturday, June 22 through Sunday, June 23. Plus, fans will also enjoy a special appearance by DJ Fontana, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and former drummer for Elvis Presley. Additionally, all attendees will receive a complimentary Blue Hawaiian drink. Admission to all Elvis Fest 6 events is free for Seminole Player’s Club members. Anyone who’s 21 or older can join; it’s fast, free and easy.

Whitesnake in concert 8/2/13

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Whitesnake in concert
Friday, 08/02/2013, 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Whitesnake-CoverdaleSeminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street, Coconut Creek, FL 33073,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Whitesnake will perform for one night only at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Friday, August 2 at 9 p.m. The concert will open with special guests Red Line Chemistry. General admission tickets are $40 and reserved seating is $55. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show. Doors open one hour prior to show start time.Tickets go on sale on Sunday, June 2 at 8 a.m.

Whitesnake, fronted by Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale, emerged on the music scene in 1977. Fairly popular in Europe and Japan, the band didn’t hit the American mainstream until 1984’s Slide It In – its first platinum album. Three years later, Whitesnake released an eponymous album (titled 1987 in Europe) that featured the hits “Still of the Night,” “Here I Go Again” and the power ballad, “Is This Love.”

In April of this year, the Whitesnake: Made in Japan DVD was released. Inspired by the performances from the nine sold-out UK shows and a further 87 performances from around the world, the live albums Made in Britain and the accompanying The World Record were born. Whitesnake will release the double live album, Made in Britain – The World Record, on July 9. Musicians on the albums include David Coverdale (vocals), Doug Aldrich (guitars), Reb Beach (guitars), Michael Devin (bass), Brian Tichy (drums) and special guest Brian Ruedy (keyboards).

Red Line Chemistry was formed in Kansas City, Mo, in 2004. Members include Tom Brown (bass, vocals), Mike Mazzarese (percussion), Dave Fyten (guitar, vocals), Andrew Breit (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Brett Ditgen (lead vocals). Since the hard rock band released its full-length debut album, Chemical Hand & a Hand Grenade, Red Line Chemistry has performed with Stone Temple Pilots, Puddle of Mudd, Three Days Grace and many others. Their latest album, Tug of War, was released in May 2013 and was produced by Grammy-award winning producer Nick Raskulinecz who has worked with Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters and the Deftones.

Treat Dad to Father’s Day Brunch at NYY Steak or Fresh Harvest 6/16/13

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Treat Dad to Father’s Day Brunch at NYY Steak or Fresh Harvest
Sunday, 06/16/2013, 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
NYY-SteakSeminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 333073
Webpage Link

Bring Dad to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Father’s Day, June 16, for a brunch buffet at NYY Steak or Fresh Harvest. Both restaurants will offer a special menu of delectable treats.

Celebrate at NYY Steak with a brunch buffet that’s sure to be legendary from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dad will love the signature Yankee touches around every corner, like an autographed wall of past and present players and baseball diamond-shaped dishes marked with retired Yankee numbers. He’ll enjoy a wide assortment with six stations to choose from including fresh seafood, salad, eggs and omelets, pancakes, dual carving station and desserts.

Scrumptious menu offerings at the upscale steakhouse include Bourbon & Bacon French Toast, Pork Belly Eggs Benedict, Beer Brined Smoked Country Pork Ribs, Seared Sea Scallops over prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, Grilled Black Grouper and fresh, house-made NYY Steak Bacon and Sausage. The pork-based breakfast sausage is grinded and seasoned in the NYY Steak butcher shop, hand formed into patties and grilled to satisfy every diner’s palate. For fathers with a sweet tooth, NYY Steak will serve up chocolate-dipped strawberries, brownies, mousses, ice creams, milkshakes and made-to-order crepes and Bananas Foster. Brunch also includes freshly made Mimosas and Bloody Marys. The cost is $60 per person.

Fresh Harvest, the casino’s acclaimed marketplace-style restaurant, will also host a special Father’s Day Brunch from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mouthwatering selections include Lobster Bisque, Smoked Pork Loin, Bacon Mac & Cheese, Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, Lamb Chops, Zuppa Di Mussels, Seared Fresh Salmon, Southern Fried Chicken and Snow Crab Clusters. The cost is $32.95 per person.

KC and the Sunshine Band in Concert 7/20/13

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KC and the Sunshine Band in Concert
Saturday, 07/20/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
KC-Photo-Credit-A.-StreiberSeminole Casino Immokalee
506 South 1 Street,
Immokalee, Florida 34142
Webpage Link

“Shake Your Booty” with perennial pop favorites KC & The Sunshine Band at Seminole Casino Immokalee on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, June 10.

KC & The Sunshine Band is still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced onto the music scene nearly 40 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey – “KC,” for short – developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, yielding an impressive string of hits like “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way (I Like It),” “Do You Wanna Go Party” and “Shake Your Booty.” With sales of over 100 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards and an American Music Award, KC & The Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands of the ‘70s and is credited with changing the sound of modern pop music.

Miami’s own Harry Wayne Casey (KC), started working in the music business at age 17, performing menial tasks around the T.K. Records/Studio complex in his hometown. Together with Richard Finch, a budding studio engineer prodigy at TK Records, they formed KC & The Sunshine Band in the early 1970s.

Their first record, Blow Your Whistle, made the top 15 on the R&B chart. With the release of the self-titled triple platinum second album in 1975 came the group’s first major US hits with “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Boogie Shoes” and “Rock Your Baby.” KC & The Sunshine Band became the first act to score four #1 pop singles in one 12-month period since the Beatles in 1964. Three of those singles crossed over to become #1 R&B, as well. The 1976 album, Part 3, also went triple platinum and yielded the #1 singles “I’m Your Boogie Man,” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” and “Keep It Comin’ Love.”

The band’s momentum continued when “Boogie Shoes” was included on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. “Please Don’t Go” and “Yes, I’m Ready”, a duet with high school friend Teri DeSario, also became favorites. KC returned to the charts in 1983 with “Give It Up”, which also hit #1 in the UK.

KC won a songwriting Grammy in 1976 for best R&B song for “Where is the Love” which was recorded by Betty Wright. He also received Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, as well as Producer of the Year in 1978 for his work on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.

In 1995, he recorded Get Down Live, a concert album that was gleaned from his performances in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Peru and Melbourne, Australia. KC’s “The Best of KC and The Sunshine Band” went gold in 1999. In 2001, KC released an album of all-new material entitled I’ll Be There For You. Proceeds from the title song, released as a single, were donated to the September 11 relief effort.
In 2002 KC received the coveted Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where Dick Clark and music producer Michael Lloyd turned out to honor him. That same year, That’s The Way I Like It – The Harry Wayne Casey Story was published.

Since then, the band has enjoyed a surge in popularity. Their music has been featured in over 75 movies, video games, sporting events and TV shows including Desperate Housewives, American Idol and Dancing With The Stars. Music acts like White Zombie, Baha Men and Beyoncé Knowles have covered his music. Their infectious grooves and bass lines have been sampled by R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg and Trick Daddy, to name a few.

Advance tickets start at $30 and are available at the Casino Cage or by calling 1-800-218-0007. Day of show tickets are $35.

EXXXOTICA 2013 Fort Lauderdale 5/31/13-6/2/13

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EXXXOTICA Moves Up… To Ft. Lauderdale
exxxoticaMay 31 – June 2, 2013
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

EXXXOTICA, the nation’s largest event dedicated to love and sex is set to make its Ft. Lauderdale debut, with its largest expo ever, featuring hundreds of adult performers, exhibitors, a full schedule of seminars and world-class entertainment acts. To keep fans and exhibitors in the know, the web’s best destination is their newly-launched website, www.FL.eXXXoticaExpo.com.

While EXXXOTICA is new to Ft. Lauderdale, this show marks the eighth consecutive year the expo is in South Florida. EXXXOTICA began its triumphant run in 2006 in Miami Beach and has grown into a national phenomenon, presenting events in cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area, and its other new location for 2013, Atlantic City, NJ. Now, after much deliberation and due to popular demand, EXXXOTICA moves up Route 95 to its newest home, Ft. Lauderdale.

Often imitated, but never duplicated, EXXXOTICA South Florida will continue the tradition of bringing the best of the love and sex world that hundreds of thousands of men, women and couples from all walks of life have enjoyed for close to a decade across the nation.

New show features will be unveiled at EXXXOTICA South Florida, and of course over 100 of the adult worlds biggest stars and more than 100 exhibitors will be on hand to give the region a weekend they will never forget. For up-to-date information on EXXXOTICA South Florida visit, www.FL.eXXXoticaExpo.com. With an all-new look and easy to navigate pages you’ll know what you want and need to see at the event.

Tickets are now on sale for EXXXOTICA South Florida at www.FL.eXXXoticaExpo.com/Tickets. Discounted rooms are also now available at the show’s host hotel, the exclusive Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina at www.FL.eXXXoticaExpo.com/Travel.

FATVillage Artwalk and After Party 5/25/13

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FATVillage Artwalk and After Party
fat villageFATVillage Artwalk
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 7:00 – 11:00 pm
1st Avenue Between 6th Street & 4th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL

After Party Green Room
11:00 – 4:00 AM
109 SW 2nd Ave
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Guild Five Forty Five
“The Artist in Me”
Welcome to our newest Villagers, The Guild, Five Forty Five.  In early May, the Guild hosted a field trip of about 60 first and second graders in the Meet the Masters program from Virginia Shuman Young school. They spent a few hours in the Village, met some artists, visited their galleries and attended a letterpress workshop at the Guild. Artwalk will feature a selection of the work of the students, a showcase of photos from the field trip, a video documentary of interviews with the kids and the premier of the Guild Photo Booth. Be photo ready for the fun in the photo booth.

The Projects, North and South
“Catalyst” closing reception
Curators/artists Leah Brown and Peter Symons have brought together a diverse, international group of artists who are utilizing digital technology to create innovative work exploring our changing and often uncomfortable new relationship with the technologies that have become essential to the way we define ourselves. Projection mapping, interactive video installation, digital fabrication, and virtual spaces made real are combined in this immersive exhibition that spans both the Projects/South and Projects/North art spaces.

Projects/South is transformed by Psalm, a new, site-specific installation by 3PQ, the artist collective made up of acclaimed South Florida essentials, Sinisa Kukec, Freddy Jouwayed, and Stephan Tugrul. Using a combination of physical and projected space, 3PQ creates an immersive experience for the viewer.

Projects/North is a digital whirlwind of moving image and sound, where the viewer must engage with the technology to become part of the exhibition. Artists in this space are: Balam Soto, Amitesh Grover, Nadya Primak, Brian Davis, Jesse England, Claudio Castillo, Luke Jenkins, Arun Matta, and Leah Brown and Peter Symons.

In The Cube v.2.5, New Media Artist Balam Soto utilizes hacked game controllers and physical computing in an interactive installation that links tangible and digital reality.
517 & 523 NW 1st Ave.

Cadence Pop Up Gallery
“Play Your City” continuation
“Play Your City” piano, by artist Brian Buzzella ‘Endless 88′ on display, viewing of Richard Vergez’s short film "prepared piano" and mystery performers.  Make sure to pick up a map of the piano brigades’ locations around Downtown Fort Lauderdale and post your pictures of the pianos on instagram at #FTLPlayYourCity.
435 N Andrews

Rolling Stock Gallery
“Broke & Vinyl”
An all vinyl audio celebration not to be missed.
506 NW 1st Ave

Julio Green Art Studio
Face Off by Julio Green and JoAnn Nava, closing reception
A collaboration of faces by local artists Julio Green and JoAnn Nava.  Each face is $50, a steal from these talented artists.  While you are there check out Francisco’s original art from recycled soda cans!
115 NW 5th Street

C & I Studios
The Green Light Gentleman’s Bar,  8:00 – 11:00
In the spirit of the Great Gatsby, C & I Studios will be celebrating high society living in a roaring 20’s style speakeasy.  Flappers, gangsters and a ban on alcohol that had everyone and their mother drinking in secret, the 1920s embodied a certain dazzling decadence and risqué mystery that inspires creative celebrations.  Come dolled up in your zoot suits and flapper fringe dresses, and keep it classy.
541 NW 1st Ave

Project Fine Art
Elle Schorr, Solo Exhibition and May #HELIUMCREATIVE365 Challenge
”My work is informed by lifelong passions for contemporary art, architecture and photography.”  …Elle Schorr
Elle Schorr’s works may look like photo collages, but they are always single photographs, capturing, in a split second, her unique, conflicting and overlapping impressions of our fast paced contemporary world, with all its sounds, contradictions and confusion.
500 NW 1st Avenue

World and Eye Studio
“Modern Still Lives”
In the times of the Dutch masters every object in a Still Life was imbued with symbolism known to the general public. The rose was the virgin, Venus and love while the butterfly was transformation and resurrection. These were often related to religious themes. While the genre may have changed, artists have never stopped being fascinated by objects and the meanings behind them. How can objects symbolize and relate to our lives now?  Featuring the works of Blanca Beatriz Caraballo, Rosa Naday Garmendia, JoAnn Nava, Isabel Perez Salazar and Sharon White.
109 NW 5th Street

InduArt Studio
Featuring, “Flame of Love”
Unique pieces created by Paul from repurposed machinery.  Yard sculptures, household items and guitars, all from machinery pieces,  on display.
445 NW 1st Avenue

Samsara Folk Art Gallery
Featuring a diverse display of Southern Folk Artists with a wide variety of sizes and prices.
501 NW 1st Ave

Other Village Events:
Andrews Living Arts Studio – “Rent”, May 9th – June 16th.  Thursdays thru Sunday, 8:00 pm. $29.95.  http://andrewslivingarts.com/ for reservations.

World and Eye – World and Eye is proud to present the premier performance of COLLIDE by Abel Beron Cornejo on May 31 and June 1 at 8:00pm and June 2 at 2pm. Tickets $10 Reservations 954-756-1071. 
Particles in the sky searching for meaning and belonging. This is the story of how one woman’s universe suddenly collapses. Millions of planets are in the galaxy. Four just happened to COLLIDE on the earth. Four relationships faced with choosing realities and confronting their fears.109 NW 5th Street
C & I Studios  – “Live at C&I Studios” happens the third Saturday of every month and Movie Night happens  1st Saturday of every month.  .  http://www.c-istudios.com

Make sure to include the rest of our galleries in your visit:
Bonney Goldstein Art Studio
The Puppet Network
Henning Haupt Gallery
Sixth Star Entertainment
Judith Schwab Studio
Socially Engaged Gallery
Gallery at Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman
Donna Haynes Studio
Iron Forge Press

Live Demonstration of the Quadski on Land and Lake at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 5/23/13

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Live Demonstration of the Quadski on Land and Lake at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Thursday, 05/23/2013, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
sf-coconut-creek-to-demonstrate-quadski-20130522Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will give a free demonstration of the GIBBS Quadski, the amphibious personal watercraft, on Thursday, May 23 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the lake in front of the casino. Just another example of its award-winning promotions, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is the first casino in the country to give away the Quadski. Players should jet in for their chance to win!

With its all-terrain tires and four-cylinder, BMW-supplied engine, the Quadski reaches speeds of 45 mph on both water and land and transitions between them in seconds. At the press of a button, the Quadski’s wheels deploy when approaching land and retract after entering the water.

Beginning May 23 at 7 a.m., players will receive an entry for the Quadski Land & Sea Giveaway for every 50 slot points earned and every $200 wagered on tables. On Monday, May 27, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., a drawing will be held each hour giving 25 players the chance to become a finalist. Two players every hour will become a finalist. After the 4 p.m. drawing, the eight finalists will compete to see who the grand prize winner is.

The grand prize winner will win the GIBBS Quadski. Second through eighth place will win Free Play ranging from $750-$1500. Ninth through 100th place will win between $200 and $500 in Free Play. To participate must be at least 21 years old and a Seminole Player’s Club member. Membership in the Seminole Player’s Club is fast, free and easy. Visit the Player’s Club at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek for more details.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Gives Players the Chance to Win the $550 Million Powerball 5/18/13

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Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Gives Players the Chance to Win the $550 Million Powerball
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

For the second time, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is giving its players their shot at becoming millionaires on the day of the Florida Lottery’s Powerball drawing. The first 1,000 Player’s Club members to visit CenterStage between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. will receive a free Powerball ticket. Plus, all participants will receive a barrel entry for the 9 p.m. drawing to win an additional 500 Powerball tickets and Free Play, while supplies last. One ticket per Player’s Club member. Player’s Club cards are free to all visitors 21 and over, and are available at the Player’s Club Xperience.

Experience Far East Flair with Coco’s Asian Celebration at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 6/21/13

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Experience Far East Flair with Coco’s Asian Celebration at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek June 21
Friday, 06/21/2013, 09:00 pm –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Coco’s Asian Celebration features stunning live performances from some of the best Vietnamese dancers, singers and musicians. Tickets on sale now. Performers include: Van Quang Long, Duy Manh, Nguyen Hong Nhung, Nhu Y, Phuong Trang, Ngoc Xuan and Headline Music Band.

Lexicon Finale 5/18/13

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LEXICON Finale
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
544717_360262057408403_373567466_nThe Young at Art Museum
751 SW. 121st Ave.,
Davie, Florida 33325
More Info Link

A compendium of six distinct aesthetic voices + intros to their creative vocabularies: The brand new 55,000 sq. ft. Young at Art Museum and the contemporary arts collective Bedlam Lorenz Assembly celebrates a unique group of artists with disparate aesthetic vocabularies as varied and unique as the myriad verbal languages of the human tongue, presenting text, glyph and abstracted message based works that transcend traditional modes of communication.

Libations / Nourishment/ Sound/ Surprises | Preview: bedlamlorenzassembly.com/lexicon

Ricardo Agudelo | Henning Haupt | Rachel Henriques | Hugo Moro | Gustavo Oviedo | Ruben Ubiera

$15 Adults / $10 Students / $5 Off with postard or “like” Bedlam Lorenz Assembly on Facebook

Diamond Strike Lanes Presents Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl 5/17/13

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Diamond Strike Lanes Presents Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl
Friday, May 17th, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill  located at Diamond Strike Lanes
2200 N. Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
 www.diamondstrikelanes.com

When they weren’t performing with B.B. King or Reverend Horton Heat, Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl toured the country as the opening act for The White Stripes and Black Crowes. Locals can enjoy the soulful quartet live on stage at Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill, located at Diamond Strike Lanes, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, May 17th.  
 
Diamond Strike prides itself on its billing as a live music venue as much as a bowling and entertainment center. Diamond Strike’s Debbie Feder, has secured international artists such as Danny Nova (returning May 29th), Ralph Curtis, Vince Rayburn and Shawn Beamer (Molly Hatchet Band) as well as up-and-coming independent artists to take the “diamond” stage.
 
“Diamond Strike Lanes offers events seven nights a week and we have created a strong following with live music enthusiasts who come here to watch their favorite bands play,” explains Feder. “We are helping put Pompano Beach on the radar as a local tour stop for musicians.”
 
The best part: Rip’s weekly concerts are free of charge, open to the public and can be enjoyed over dinner.

Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents Paulette Dozier and Wendy Pedersen 5/8/13

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Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents South Florida Jazz Divas Paulette Dozier and Wendy Pedersen
image001Wednesday, May 8, 7:45pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Amaturo Theater
201 SW 5th Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312
 www.goldcoastjazz.org
Ticket Information
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Gold Coast Jazz wraps up their 21st jazz concert series on May 8, 2013 with a concert featuring two of south Florida’s favorite jazz divas, Wendy Pedersen and Paulette Dozier.  “By Request” will feature selections picked in advance by the audience. The two jazz divas will be backed by members of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band under the direction of Steve Ahern. The concert takes place in the Amaturo Theater of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5thAvenue in Fort Lauderdale.  Single tickets are $40 per person. Tickets for students and teachers are $10 with valid student ID.  To purchase tickets, contact the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office at 954-462-0222 or online at www.browardcenter.org orwww.goldcoastjazz.org.
 
Paulette Dozier is a versatile jazz singer and an accomplished stage actress.  She recently completed a successful run of “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill,” a musical about Billie Holiday.  As a recording artist, Dozier has released two jazz CD’s “With you” and “Over & over Again.” She has appeared at numerous jazz festivals, jazz clubs and at concert engagements around the world.  In addition to her jazz credits, she has appeared with Melba Moore in “Crowns” and in the original cast of the hit musical “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women.”  JazzReveiw.com says “Her music is nostalgic with a contemporary feel, which makes surrendering to the mood a place of sheer comfort.”
 
Wendy Pedersen is one of South Florida’s favorite performers. Her high energy delivery, with deep, convincing emotion, has been impacting audiences for years. A highly sought after studio singer, Wendy can be heard on hundreds of recordings including those of Christina Aguilera, Alejandro Sanz, Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Chayanne, James Brown, and Raul Diblasio- just to name a few.  Wendy also sings with the jazz vocal quartet, Mad Romance, featuring Rick Harris, Lisanne Lyons and Greg Diaz. Her discography includes Boy Meets Girl, Me + Three, Ho Ho Ho, and Under The Influence, a tribute to the many women singers who inspired and influenced her. The Miami New Times said, “Wendy can shake the rafters or break your heart…”

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, the Annenberg Foundation and Funding Arts Broward.  Season sponsors include DeMeo Young McGrath; HI Foundation; Morgan Stanley; Red Trombone/A Gallery; and SingerXenos Wealth Management.  In-kind sponsors include Broward Center for the Performing Arts; East Magazine; The PaperMill, South Florida Consulting and WLRN FM.

Promotional Distribution by: Jazz & Blues Florida

Celebrate Moms with Brunch at NYY Steak 5/12/13

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Celebrate Moms with Brunch at NYY Steak
Sunday, 05/12/2013, 10:30 am – 02:30 pm
25464NYY Steak
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Celebrate Mother’s Day at NYY Steak at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek at their Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The brunch will be a great opportunity for families to celebrate mothers in the upscale steakhouse with New York Yankee touches. Diners will find a wide assortment with six stations to choose from including fresh seafood, salad, eggs and omelets, pancakes, dual carving station and pastries. Scrumptious menu offerings include Seared Almond Mahi Mahi, Crème Brule French Toast, Smoked Lobster Eggs Benedict, Lamb Loin Chops, Grilled Sea Bass, Braised Short Rib and fresh, house-made NYY Steak Bacon and Sausage. The pork-based breakfast sausage is grinded and seasoned in the NYY Steak butcher shop, hand formed into patties and grilled to satisfy every diner’s palate. For mothers with a sweet tooth, NYY Steak will serve up chocolate-dipped strawberries, brownies, mousses, ice creams, milkshakes and made-to-order strawberry short cake. Brunch also includes freshly made Mimosas and Bloody Marys. The cost is $60 per person.

For those who wish to celebrate outside, dining is available in the 30-seat courtyard patio. All ladies will receive a complimentary white rose.

Subculture and 3J Hospitality presents Block x Blog Music and Arts Festival 4/20/13

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Subculture and 3J Hospitality presents Block x Blog Music and Arts Festival
BXB_FRONTresizeApril 20th 2013, Open to Public 6pm-10pm* |8pm-4am +18
Revolution and Green Room
100 SW 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Ticket Price: $25 Entry
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Official Lineup
Holy Ghost! | Jacuzzi Boys | Krisp | Lil Daggers | Millionyoung | Deaf Poets | Ex Norwegian | Plains
Suede Dudes | The Gun Hoes | Killmama | Sound Sleeper | Rebel
The Goddamn Hustle | Lavola | Boxwood | The Hongs | Eons | The Riot Act
Rickolus | X3sr

Beat Enthusiasts
Abdecaf | Afrobeta | Jams | Bleubird | Protoman
Jabrjaw | Gaps | Tonx | Andie Sweetswirl | Jimithegenius | The Politix | Phaxas
A Music and Arts Festival. Nostalgic to the days spent at the arcade and record store.

Local and National Artists. Showcasing: Pop Culture.
Video Game Protagonists. 8-bit aesthetics. Interactivity. All-Around Nostalgia. Curated by: Kristin Frenzel and Gina Bentivegna.

Consequence of Sound and Subculture. Hosting Electronica. Artists include Holy Ghost! And More. Come to Revolution Live.

Celebrating Record Store Day. Radio-Active-Records. Limited Fanfare Records. South Florida Music Obsessed. New Times. Jacuzzi Boys. And More. Come to Green Room.

The Swarm. Black Locust Society. Local Vendors. Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Open to the Public. Come to America’s Backyard.

Annual Pubcon Regional SFIMA Summit 2013 5/14/13

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Annual Pubcon Regional SFIMA Summit 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Registration, Breakfast and Networking:   7:30 a.m.05-2013-Summit-thumb
Kickoff Keynote: 8:30 a.m.
Second Keynote: 1:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception: 5:00 p.m.
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University
3100 Ray Ferraro Jr. Blvd.
Davie, Florida 33314
(Campus on 3200 S. University Dr.)
(Metered Garage Parking)
Register Online

This day-long event will explore the search and social  marketing mix:

  Register today to attend the premier social media and optimization conference to witness a strong lineup of session leaders and two keynote speakers. Listen as Rob Snell, managing partner at Snell Brothers, and Melanie Mitchell, Digitas senior VP and search marketing  practice lead, share modern ecommerce and optimization strategies that serve to keep your brand relevant.

Just the Facts:
• Strategic Social Media use can yield 30% more leads*
• Cultivating engaging niche content can boost organic traffic by 40%
• Optimized web content can double lead conversions

Schmoozing the Gatekeeper
Summit leaders understand that now more than ever, due in large part to social media, marketers must gain exposure and revenue through inbound tactics. Search-result pages today include more than just links, but videos, images, news, press releases, locations and reviews as well. These leaders are here to teach the art of digital schmoozing; as search engines are your gatekeepers to success.

5 Major Topics
1. Google Penguin algorithm – How to build links without breaking Google’s rules
2. SEO Agency and Campaign Management – Communication and support tactics to guarantee success with third party online marketing agencies
3. Community Building in a Social Marketing Age – What do members of your community expect and how do you keep the conversation going year after year?
4. SEM Hot Topics – Get up-to-date on the latest developments of paid search, enhanced campaigns, rules for landing pages, and advanced optimization tactics
5. Scaling Up with High Quality Content – How to create targeted blogs, webinars, whitepapers and websites.
* 2012 Search Marketing Benchmark Report

Lilac And Lilies Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree 4/25/13

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Lilac And Lilies Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
JZLilac And Lilies Boutique
2541 East Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

To RSVP, please email Kelli@LilacAndLilies.com  or call 954.530.3109.

Now that spring has finally sprung, Lilac And Lilies Boutique is teaming up with celebrity jewelry designer Jennifer Zeuner to host an exclusive trunk show party on Thursday, April 25th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Guests will have the rare opportunity to meet and get styled by Zeuner while enjoying cocktails, light bites and 15 percent off her new spring accessories.  The event is free and open to the public.
 
Zeuner’s latest collections range from delicate gold chains with fun, feminine charms to bold, thick silver chains with chunky aqua quartzes. Zeuner’s designs demonstrate a fresh approach to organic contrast. Popular amongst celebrities, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Alessandra Ambrosio, as well as well-heeled fashionistas, Zeuner’s jewelry carries a unique look of freedom and creativity that promises to add punch to any spring ensemble.

#SocialBrew: LinkedIn for Small Business Growth 4/21/13

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#SocialBrew: LinkedIn for Small Business Growth
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
LinkedInThe Mack House
9118 W SR 84,
Davie, Florida 33323
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#SocialBrew Does LinkedIn (Finally!) on April 21st at 4pm.

#SocialBrew is an informational, networking series on small business development and marketing that is sponsored by RockIt Lab and The Mack House.

The purpose of this series is to provide no-strings-attached, totally FREE information to small businesses and startups so that they can make themselves into more competitive, agile forces in their respective industries.

Hosted at a local nanobrewery that makes its own beers on location, this event is a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts without the pressure of having to buy a product or hire an agency — and have some fantastic brews, some of which cannot be sampled anywhere else.

This month we’re covering LinkedIn. Check back for more information.

Blue Oyster Cult in concert 5/10/13

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Blue Oyster Cult in concert
Friday, 05/10/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Blue Oyster Cult is best known for such classic songs as “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” “Burnin’ for You,” and “Godzilla.” Since their 1972 self-titled album, the group has sold over 24 million albums worldwide including seven million in the United States. Their current line-up includes long-time members, Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser (lead guitar, vocals) and Eric Bloom (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard), as well as Jules Radino (drums, percussion), Richie Castellano (keyboard, guitar, vocals) and Rudy Sarzo (bass guitar). Tickets are $15, $20 and $25

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s 15th Season Finale: Spring Ballet Gala 5/11/13-5/12/13

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s 15th Season Finale: Spring Ballet Gala
8444285567_08ddcf17d1_cSaturday, May 11, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312                    
Tickets: $25.00                        
Phone: 954-462-0222               
www.browardcenter.org

Sunday, May 12, 2013, 5:00 pm
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th street
Aventura, FL 33180
Tickets: $25.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.aventuracenter.org

Tickets are only $ 25.00. And that’s a very small gift for a 15 year long relationship! (and did you know that May 12th is Mother’s Day?) For information call 305-948-4777 or visit www.artsballettheatre.org

How do you celebrate fifteen years being together? If you were a married couple, the traditional gift would be crystal. The modern gift would be watches to mark the passage of time. If you gave flowers, they would be the most classic and elegant roses. Of course, precious gems may also come into the equation – Rubies, Rhodolite garnet or Alexandrite. But what gift do you give an entire ballet company to celebrate their 15 years of successful wedded bliss? Absolutely nothing! They’re going to give it to you instead, in the form of a grand Spring Ballet Gala!
 
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, under the direction of Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev ends its 15th season with a collection of ballet gifts fitting for a 15th anniversary!.
 
The repertoire includes Flames of Paris (RUBY Red) a classical Pas de deux from the ballet of the same name, with music by Boris Asafyev, based on songs of the French Revolution, and originally choreographed by Vasily Vainonen,
 
Spring Waters (CRYSTAL clear), with choreography by Asaf Messerer and Music by Sergei Rachmaninoff (from his Song for Voice and Piano). A pas de deux that shows athleticism and bravura as it rushes across the stage with a joyful exuberance.
 
El Encuentro (The Encounter – a WATCH would make sure you showed up on time), by Vladimir Issaev, music by Albinoni (Adagio); this piece gave Issaev the award for Best Choreographer in the Choreographer Festival in California.
 
Suite of Waltzes (like a bouquet of ROSES), also by Vladimir Issaev, with music by Venezuelan pianist and composer Teresa Carreno. Six women on stage in a stylistic ballet representing the different characteristics of women: sweetness, passion, anger, love, loneliness, joy. This piece is presented with live accompaniment by pianist Aly Tejas on the stage.
 
Glinka Suite Fantastique, Music by Glinka, and Choreography by Issaev, a piece for three men and six girls, in a very neo–classical style that represents the definitive Issaev.
 
And what 15th Anniversary would be complete without a grand and glorious cake?

Divertissements of Le Corsaire!

With the exceptional dancers that Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida has in their stable at the time of the anniversary, they could not let pass the opportunity to offer another exceptional gift to their long loyal public: excerpts from Le Corsaire showcasing the beautiful Pas D’Esclave, Pas de Trois, Adagio of the Rose (and other variations), from this beautiful and classical ballet. With music by Riccardo Drigo and choreography by Agrippina Vaganova and Vakhtang Chabukiani, like a long-standing happy marriage, they preserve the splendor of the Russian classical ballets.

These pieces will be performed by the professional dancers of the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida company. Kaori Fukui, Jun Tanabe, Takayukia Asai, Breeana Flannery and Hector Montenegro will perform the main roles.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida receives funding from Miami Dade County Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Broward County Cultural Division, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Miami Salon Group, Funding Arts Broward, Citizens Interested in Arts, Target and Marlin Foundation, The Miami Childrens Trust to support a professional season of performances.

Florida Center For Allergy and Asthma Care Celebrates Ft. Lauderdale Office Remodeling Open House Event 4/11/13

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Florida Center For Allergy and Asthma Care Celebrates Ft. Lauderdale Office Remodeling Open House Event
Thursday, April 11, 2013, 12 – 2 p.m.
Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care Ft. Lauderdale Location
1960 N.E. 47th Street, Suite 101
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

Enjoy free lunch, beverages, $25 VISA Gift Card raffle & a giveaway. Plus, tour the renovated office & meet Dr. Barry J. Mark.

The Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care will be hosting a special community open house to celebrate the complete renovation and upgrade of their Ft. Lauderdale location.  The event includes lunch and is free and open to the public. Enter their raffle to win a $25 VISA Gift Card.

Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care has 18 centers throughout South Florida.  The Centers specialize in the testing and treatment of adults and children who suffer from allergies, asthma and other disorders of the immune system.  Dr. Barry J. Mark will be on hand at the event to greet guests and answer questions.

Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents The Bill Mays Trio 4/12/13

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Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents The Bill Mays Trio
maysFriday Apr 12th, 2013 7:45 pm
Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater
201 SW 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Single tickets are $40 per person. Tickets for students and teachers are only $10 with ID.
To purchase tickets, contact the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office at 954-462-0222 or online at www.browardcenter.org or www.goldcoastjazz.org.

Renowned jazz pianist Bill Mays will perform for the Gold Coast Jazz Society’s 21st Anniversary Jazz Concert Series.  “Mays at the Movies” features the Bill Mays Trio performing jazz arrangements of popular movie soundtracks.

This concert is based on Mays’s recent CD, Mays at the Movies and includes musical selections from some of American’s most popular movies including The Shadow of Your Smile, The Summer Knows, Charade and others.  Drummer Marty Morell and bassist Richard Drexler will fill out the trio for this concert.
 
A jazz pianist, composer and arranger, Mays has played with the best of the jazz world including stints as accompanist for Sara Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Woody Herman and Gerry Mulligan. His bio includes an extensive list of television and movie scores on which he has played or contributed music. He has worked with legendary film composers including Michel LeGrand, Johnny Mandel and Henry Mancini.  To read more about this accomplished jazz musician, go to his website at www.billmays.net.
 
"Gospel music was the first music I heard,” says Bill. “Dad played the trombone, guitar and harmonica (at the same time!), piano and organ, and I have vivid memories of him playing the accordion while my mom sang.   Earl “Fatha” Hines provided Bill’s first exposure to jazz when "a friend took me to a jazz brunch and Fatha was playing solo piano,” recalls Bill. “That was the beginning of a love affair with jazz that continues to this day.”
 
Mays’s jazz career began with the Bill Green Trio in San Diego.  He moved on to Los Angeles where he worked jazz gigs with LA’s best players.   Soon he became a fixture in the Hollywood recording studios as LA’s  first-call pianist for singers where he worked with stars including Dionne Warwick, Anita O’Day, Al Jarreau and Frank Sinatra.
 
Mays moved to New York and began a fruitful affiliation with Palmetto Records in 1999. "That was a major move for me artistically,” says Mays.  “I found a connection with my trio of drummer Matt Wilson and bassist Martin Wind that was truly special.”  Recordings under the Palmetto label include Summer Sketches and Going Home.   In 2009 he assumed the piano chair in the Phil Woods Quartet while continuing to tour with his own trio.  That year he also produced his CD Mays at the Movies with Peter Washington on bass and Billy Drummond on drums on the SteepleChase label.
 
Mays is well-known for his compositional and arranging talents. He has contributed music to the libraries of a wide array of artists including Aureole chamber ensemble, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Percy Faith Orchestra, Woody Herman Orchestra, Morgana King, Shelly Manne, Mark Murphy, Bud Shank, Marvin Stamm, Lew Tabackin, Turtle Creek Chorale and Phil Woods.
 
Currently, Mays tours and records in many varied configurations including a duo with trumpeter Marvin Stamm, the Inventions Trio, The Bill May Trio (featuring Matt Wilson & Martin Wind), duo with Bud Shank, a sextet and as a solo pianist.

Easter Brunch at NYY Steak 3/31/13

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Easter Brunch at NYY Steak
Sunday, 03/31/2013, 10:30 am – 02:00 pm
NYY Steak at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

$60 per person
Seafood station, fresh pancake station, eggs and omelet station, dual carving station, desserts, ice cream and pastry station, tasting selections, freshly made mimomas and Bloody Mary bar. Tasting selections include lamb loin chops, BBQ short ribs, grilled sea bass, steak, bacon and sausage.

Sixth Annual Blues, Brews and BBQ 4/20/13

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Sixth Annual Blues, Brews and BBQ
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 02:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

This event will feature over 100 premium beers and some of the best BBQ in South Florida. The live entertainment will take place in the Pavilion, with performance schedule below:
•Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band 3 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
•Albert Cummings 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m.
•Bonerama with Special Guest Dave Malone of the Radiators 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
•Tab Benoit 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
•North Mississippi All-Stars 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

General admission tickets ($25) include samplings from more than 100 premium beers, one full-size Craft Beer, and entertainment. Entrée sized BBQ dishes can be purchased, with prices ranging from $8-$15 per entree.

VIP admission ($50) includes samplings from more than 100 premium beers, one full-size Craft Beer, and entrée sized BBQ dishes from all of the participating BBQ vendors.

A “People’s Choice” cash prize and trophy will be awarded to the Top Craft Beer, and for first, second and third places for Best BBQ. Media judges for the BBQ prizes are: Tim “Tiny Burger” from 107.9, Steve Harmon from Big 105.9, Mindy Lang from Magic 102.7 and Dave Brewster from 97.9 WRMF.

Blues, Brews, & BBQ is strictly for guests age 21 and over. Tickets are available at http://www.ticketmaster.com.

BC Artist Talk Series | Mary Jo Aagerstoun 4/25/13

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BC Artist Talk Series | Mary Jo Aagerstoun
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
BC North Regional Library Auditorium
1000 Coconut Creek, Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link

“Environmental Consciousness in Eco-Art”
In Conjunction with Earth Week

Mary Jo Aagerstoun is an “accidental environmentalist” whose expertise is in contemporary activist art and cultural production. She received her Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Maryland’s Art History and Archaeology Department and proceeded to found EcoArt South Florida, Inc. in 2007. Since then her work has facilitated large-scale, environmentally conscious architectural and sculptural installations around South Florida in order to make a difference within native ecology through art that also engages the community.

Aagerstoun will speak about the role that EcoArt can play in bringing attention to and fighting the causes of climate change as well as the need for artists to assist in presenting the world with warnings and solutions to major environmental issues. Her talk will also encompass the history of “Earth Art” and the connections between the 60’s based movement and EcoArt’s current and future projects.

Since EcoArt South Florida’s inception Aagerstoun has directed many collaborative endeavors. The organization’s work can be seen in Dreher Park, the LEED certified Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek and in Belle Glade and continues to expand as projects are currently in progress for each of South Florida’s 5 watersheds, each to be finished in 2015.

This event is free and open to the public.
Meet and greet with the artist will begin at 5:30pm with free refreshments.

The Trendy Truck Launch Event 3/28/13

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The Trendy Truck Launch Event
Thursday, 03/28/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trendy-Truck-InviteC&I Studios
541 NW 1st Ave.,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Facebook Link

It’s finally here! The Trendy Truck brings fashion to the streets of South Florida, Thursday, March 28th. The launch event will take place from 7pm to 10pm at C&I Studios, 541 NW 1st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Guests will enjoy live entertainment by the Bonfires, Whispering Angel Rose, Zico Coconut water, small bites, a live photo shoot and shopping on the truck.

RSVP Required: rsvp@xpsdpr.com

Get Funky with The Stylistics at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

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Get Funky with The Stylistics at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
StylisticsSunday, 04/27/2013, 08:00 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073

The Stylistics, the chart-topping “Sweet Philly” band from the ‘70s, will perform for one night only at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Legendary for their R&B, funk and soul-infused melodies, The Stylistics’ fans will surely want to sing along to the band’s famous hits including: “You Are Everything,” “Betcha by Golly, Wow,” “I’m Stone in Love with You,” “Break Up to Make Up,” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New.”

Jessica Sutta, former member of The Pussycat Dolls, to Guest Star in The Knockouts Burlesque Show 3/22/13

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Jessica Sutta, former member of The Pussycat Dolls, to Guest Star in The Knockouts Burlesque Show
Friday, 03/22/2013, 09:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Jessica-Sutta11Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

The newest sensation to seduce South Florida, The Knockouts Burlesque Show, features glamorous girls taking the stage with guest star Jessica Sutta for a night filled with decadent burlesque dancing. The show builds intrigue by teasing its audience with bits and pieces that peel off one layer at a time as the night goes on. Highly entertaining and fast paced, the spectacle dazzles with plenty of sparkle, tassels and props for more than an hour. The Knockouts perform under the direction of Emmy-nominated choreographer Glenn Douglas Packard who has worked with Michael Jackson, Usher and Destiny’s Child.

Elvis Crespo in Concert 5/4/13

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Elvis Crespo in Concert
Elvis-Crespo1Saturday, 05/04/2013, 08:00 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Ticket Link

Elvis Crespo, the undisputed king of merengue-fusion, comes to The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. With his mastery of the Dominican Republic’s merengue tradition, New York-born and Puerto-Rican raised vocalist Crespo wasted no time in reaching the apex of contemporary Latin music. His debut album, Suavemente, reached the top slot on Billboard’s National Hot Latin Top 40 in 1998 and spawned two record-breaking singles – “Tu Sonrisa” and the title track. He received Billboard Awards for Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Group or Duet of the Year and Song of the Year. Tickets are at $55, $45, $35* and are available at http://www.ticketmaster.com.

InSense Miami Monthly Networking Event at Chima 3/20/13

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InSense Miami Monthly Networking Event at Chima
Sunday, 03/20/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Chima Steakhouse
2400 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Located on the trendy Las Olas Boulevard, Chima offers a great place for opportunities to connect a touch of exclusivity. Please join us on March 20th from 6pm-8pm in the VIP indoor lounge.

Enjoy complimentary appetizers:

Brazilian Sausage

Chicken wrapped in Bacon

Artichoke Puff Pastries

Mozzarella and Caprese Skewers

Beef Croquettes

Cheesebread

And enjoy 1 complimentary welcome drink of either beer, house wine and well drinks including Mojitos, capirinhas.

We will have Happy Hour pricing 50% off select drinks. (Beer, House Wine and well drinks)

Those that choose to dine will receive 20% off our regular price. $39.50 per instead of $49.50.

Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you.

Make sure to RSVP! $5 holds your spot, $10 at the door.

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6fqlzxdab&oeidk=a07e75zxgoob15f641f

15 Minutes of Fame Angels of Reality Film Reality Show at Diamond Strike Lanes 3/7/13

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15 Minutes of Fame Angels of Reality Film Reality Show at Diamond Strike Lanes
Thursday, March 7th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
Diamond Strike Lanes
2200 N. Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
www.diamondstrikelanes.com

Price: $10 per person

The “Angels of Reality” have descended on South Florida and are filming an episode of their hit French television series on Thursday, March 7th at Diamond Strike Lanes in Pompano Beach. In its fourth season, the show takes a group of French reality TV stars and puts them up in a “dream house” as they pursue careers in the modeling, entertainment and fashion industries in the United States.
 
Locals are invited to make a TV cameo and bowl with these celebrities from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for only $10 a person while enjoying buy-one-get-one drink specials. Proceeds from the event will benefit the celebrities’ pet charity in France which is helping build a school in Senegal.

Since 1959, Diamond Strike Lanes has been the number one epicenter of entertainment for all ages in South Florida. Located in Pompano Beach, at 2200 N. Federal Highway, the 40,000 sqft. venue features 32 lanes, a dynamic arcade, video jukebox, pro shop, sound and light shows, a sports bar, restaurant and more.

Papa Roach at Revolution Live 4/16/13

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Papa Roach at Revolution Live
Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 8pm
Revolution Live
100 Sw Third Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
www.jointherevolution.net
(954) 727-0950, (954) 449-1025 (box office)                                                                     
Prices            $25.00 – General Admission – All Ages

Papa Roach with: Escape The Fate & Otherwise

Known for their electrifying and explosive live shows, Papa Roach have become the common denominator for some of the most successful rock tours in recent years and have critics worldwide hailing them as “the best live band.” Papa Roach has sold more than 18 million album copies worldwide, and are known for their songs "Last Resort", "She Loves Me Not", "Getting Away with Murder", "Scars", "…To Be Loved", "Forever", "Hollywood Whore" and "Lifeline".  With their feet firmly planted in more than 10 years of multi-format success, Papa Roach’s Time For Annihilation…On the Record and On the Road debuted at #1on the Billboard Independent Rock chart, and No 8 in the UK Independent Rock Chart.  Their latest album The Connection came out October 2012.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

Children’s Opportunity Group 50 Shades Of Giving Luncheon at W Fort Lauderdale 3/15/13

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Children’s Opportunity Group 50 Shades Of Giving Luncheon at W Fort Lauderdale
image006March 15, 11 a.m.
W Fort Lauderdale
401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

This event is open for the public to attend. Tickets to the luncheon are between $75 and $175 per person and can be purchased at www.childrensopportunitygroup.org/Luncheon.html.

Fashion will be front and center as Children’s Opportunity Group (COG) presents 50 Shades of Giving, its 64th annual charity luncheon.  This stylish event, will roll out the red carpet for charitable fashionistas and style fans who are also passionate about helping underprivileged children in the local community.
 
Sponsored by the Delphi Foundation, an independent charity which focuses on educational opportunities and support systems to help young people reach their full potential, the luncheon will kick off with a luxurious champagne reception and silent auction, followed by an appearance by major benefactors, Blanca Brillembourg and HRH Princess Tatiana of Greece, as well as an incredible showcase of fashion-forward designer looks courtesy of The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills. 
 
“As a popular charitable event, we are able to do a great deal of good for the local community with proceeds from our annual luncheon,” said Liz Stephany, president of Children’s Opportunity Group. “Sawgrass Mills is an important member of the South Florida community, and we are thrilled that they will enhance our event with their fashionable support.”
 
Professional models will mix with the crowd of nearly 300 distinguished guests, for a unique fashion presentation featuring designer looks from retailers found at The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills, such as Bloomingdale’s – The Outlet Store, Escada Company Store, Kate Spade New York, Piazza Sempione Outlet and Tory Burch.  With an on-going retail expansion currently underway, this presentation will give event-goers a glimpse at the impressive surge of luxury shopping now available at Sawgrass Mills. 
 
“Sawgrass Mills is honored to showcase our rich collection of fashionable retailers as part of this wonderfully successful event,” said Luanne Lenberg, VP/General Manager at Sawgrass Mills. “As the largest outlet and value retail destination in the country, we love supporting vital local organizations while presenting great looks from several popular designer retailers found exclusively at Sawgrass Mills.”
 
50 Shades of Giving attendees will also enjoy the opportunity to bid on an array of fabulous prizes to benefit diverse groups that deal with education, physical diagnosis and treatment, care of profoundly handicap children and homeless services.  Plus, special guest, Linda Giambattista founder of Taylor’s Closet, a store which strives to create a community in which girls in foster care can be empowered to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and live happy, healthy and productive lives, will make a presentation.

Free Meet and Greet with UFC Champion Rashad Suga Evans 3/16/13

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Free Meet & Greet with UFC Champion Rashad Suga Evans
rashad-evansSaturday, 03/16/2013, 08:30 pm-09:30 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
United States
Website Link

In conjunction with its free, live broadcasting of UFC fights, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is hosting a free meet and greet with UFC Champion Rashad “Suga” Evans on Saturday, March 16 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Center Stage. Fans will have the opportunity to get autographs and take photos with Evans. Immediately following the meet and greet, Evans will join fans in watching the UFC 158 broadcast of Georges “Rush” St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz at Stax Poker Lounge and play in a bounty poker tournament throughout the fight. The tournament starts at 8 p.m. with two hour late entry.

Evans is an American mixed martial arts fighter from Lansing, Mich., currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is a former UFC light heavyweight champion. He holds notable victories over Chuck Liddell and Forest Griffin. Evans trains out of Albuquerque, N.M., with Jackson’s Submission Fighting. He is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees to Guest Star in The Knockout Burlesque Show 3/15/13

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Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees to Guest Star in The Knockout Burlesque Show
Sunday, 03/15/2013, 09:00 pm – 10:30 pm
imagesSeminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

The newest sensation to seduce South Florida, The Knockouts Burlesque Show, features glamorous girls taking the stage with guest star Jeff Timmons for a night filled with decadent burlesque dancing. The show builds intrigue by teasing its audience with bits and pieces that peel off one layer at a time as the night goes on. The Knockouts perform under the direction of Emmy-nominated choreographer Glenn Douglas Packard.
Jeff Timmons is the founding member of the internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum selling group 98 Degrees which has sold over 15 million albums. In 2011, he signed on to headline as a guest host/emcee/singer for the Chippendales show in Las Vegas. The addition of Timmons to the show broke box office records and propelled the brand into the mainstream, making it the hottest ticket in Las Vegas. He is currently on tour with 98 Degrees, joining New Kids On The Block and Boyz II Men on the The Package North American Tour. Timmons is also hosting a new reality show called “Men of the Strip,” which is currently being filmed.

Chart-Topping Singer Kristine W to Guest Star in The Knockouts Burlesque Show

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Chart-Topping Singer Kristine W to Guest Star in The Knockouts Burlesque Show
KristineWFriday, 03/08/2013, 09:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Website Link

The newest sensation to seduce South Florida, The Knockouts Burlesque Show, features glamorous girls taking the stage with guest star Kristine W for a night filled with decadent burlesque dancing. The show builds intrigue by teasing its audience with bits and pieces that peel off one layer at a time as the night goes on. Highly entertaining and fast paced, the spectacle dazzles with plenty of sparkle, tassels and props for more than an hour. The Knockouts perform under the direction of Emmy-nominated choreographer Glenn Douglas Packard who has worked with Michael Jackson, Usher and Destiny’s Child.

Feeding South Florida’s 3rd Annual March for Hunger 5K Walk/Run 3/3/13

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Feeding South Florida’s 3rd Annual March for Hunger 5K Walk/Run
Sunday, 03/03/2013, 06:30 am –
Charnow Park
300 Connecticut Street,
Hollywood, Florida 33019
Webpage Link

Feeding South Floridaâ„¢ is inspiring area residents to walk/run miles for meals to end hunger and register for its 3rd Annual March for Hunger 5K Walk/Run, taking place on Sunday, March 3. The 5K will kick off at Charnow Park, and the community event will happen along the acclaimed Hollywood Boardwalk and beach area in Hollywood, Fla.
Participants can simply walk or run to make a big difference in the effort to end hunger for nearly 1 million residents of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties who are food insecure. For every dollar raised, Feeding South Florida can provide six meals. Feeding South Florida asks (but does not require) that each participant try to raise $100 (equaling 600 meals). Awards will go to the top three in each age group: Top Three Overall Winners, Both Male and Female, Top Three Fundraising Teams, Top Three Fundraising Individuals.
Registration for the event is $25 (equaling 150 meals) in advance and $35 (equaling 210 meals) the day of the race. To register online, visit www.active.com/running/hollywood-fl/march-for-hunger-2013.

BC Artist Talk Series | Jim Drain 3/19/13

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BC Artist Talk Series | Jim Drain
Tuesday, 03/19/2013, 06:30 pm –
BC North Regional Library Auditorium
1000 Coconut Creek, Blvd. ,
coconut creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link

Internationally acclaimed and exhibited artist, Jim Drains will speak about his prolific collection of mixed media, fiber sculpture and kinetic installations that serve as a humorous critique of pop culture and the international consumer world, finding the middle-ground between the maximal and the minimal. Drain creates sculptures by re-purposing and recycling discarded found objects, creating three-dimensional, technicolor works with them, “letting the objects he finds guide him.”

His artwork has been published in Art in America, Art Forum, The New Yorker and the New York Times, among others. Drain won the 2005 Baloise Art Prize and 2009 South Florida Cultural Consortium prize, and has exhibited nationally, including the 2002 Whitney Biennial, and internationally in exhibitions in France, China, and Italy.

This event is free and open to the public.
Meet and greet with the artist will begin at 5:30pm with free refreshments.

Winn-Dixie Welcomes Celebrity Chef and Bestselling Author Myron Mixon for Special Meet and Greet 2/22/13

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Winn-Dixie Welcomes Celebrity Chef and Bestselling Author Myron Mixon for Special Meet and Greet
Friday, 02/22/2013, 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
WD-Chef-Myron-MixonWinn-Dixie
901 N. Nob Hill Road,
Plantation, Florida 33324
Webpage Link

The Plantation Winn-Dixie store is gearing up for the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival and will welcome three-time barbecue World Champion and celebrity Chef Myron Mixon for a special meet & greet. The “BBQ Pitmasters” judge and chef of Miami’s very own Pride & Joy Barbecue will host a meet and greet with attendees and tantalize their taste buds during a special tasting featuring his famous smoky barbecue chicken legs. The first 50 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Chef Myron’s bestselling cookbook, Smokin’ with Myron Mixon.

Shoppers will enjoy a radio remote from 101.5 LITE FM and will have a chance to win exclusive prizes by playing the Diet Pepsi Prize Machine including SOBE Wine & Food Fest Tickets, cookbooks from bestselling author, Myron Mixon, Winn-Dixie gift cards and more. Attendees can also pick up signed recipe cards and will enjoy Diet Pepsi sampling.

Sun Sentinel Presents the Gourmet Food Truck Experience at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Feb. 19; Free Admission 2/19/13

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Sun Sentinel Presents the Gourmet Food Truck Experience at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Feb. 19; Free Admission
Tuesday, 02/19/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

If you’re a foodie (and who isn’t?), then make plans to sink your teeth into The Gourmet
Food Truck Experience presented by Sun Sentinel at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek! Approximately 25-30 gourmet food trucks will gather for one evening, only. Enjoy a flavorful variety of South Florida favorites including curry chicken, cheesesteaks, Latin-infused burgers, pizza and stromboli, arepas, tacos and so much more. Then, move on to decadent desserts from trucks serving crepes, milkshakes, snow cones, cupcakes and more treats. Bring your appetite and join us for lots of fun and tons of great food! Music will be provided by Mike Sipe Entertainment. Free admission; food item prices vary.

The Art of Wine and Food Series presents: World-Renowned Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson 2/22/13

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The Art of Wine and Food Series presents: World-Renowned Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson
Friday, 02/22/2013, 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
andrea-immer-wine-redMuseum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

“Your Search for ‘The One’ is Over! World-Renowned Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson joins host and certified sommelier Stephanie Miskew for Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s Art of Wine and Food Series, to discuss her life in wine and her Innovative Stemware, ‘The One’!”

Andrea is an American sommelier, chef, television personality, and author. She is one of 18 women Master Sommeliers in the world and was the first woman to be named by the Sommelier Society of America as the best sommelier in the United States. She has been the recipient of three James Beard Awards.

*As an added bonus each guest will receive one red and one white wine glass from Andrea’s “The One” collection to use during the event and take home to enjoy. Guests of the wine series are invited to view the galleries starting at 5 p.m.

For our regular wine attendees, please note this event is being held on a Friday night.

Reservations are required and seating is limited. For more information, and to RSVP, contact gvilone@moafl.org or 954-262-0249.

Artists in Action with Karen Rifas 2/15/13-2/16/13

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Artists in Action! with Karen Rifas
artsinactionTalk | Friday, February 15, 7-9pm
Workshop | Saturday, February 16, 1-4pm
Girls’ Club
117 NE 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 

More information
RSVP at admin@girlsclubcollection.org .

Talk: Hear Miami-based artist Karen Rifas speak about her evolving  career in the arts, her creative inspirations, and recent projects. Talk is free and open to the public.

Workshop: Karen will lead participants in the creation of a wrapped object, working with concepts of form, relationship dynamics, ritual and process. Registration fee $30, email for student discount.

Artists in Action! is a series of four informal artist talks, artist-led workshops and limited edition multiples by local artists. Enjoy lively dialogue and learn about each artist’s work, inspirations and creative processes.  

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Presents The Little Onion That Could Chipollino 3/3/13-3/10/13

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Presents The Little Onion That Could Chipollino
Saturday, March 3, 2013 at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th street
Aventura, FL 33180
Tickets: $25.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.aventuracenter.org 

Saturday, March 9, 2013, 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 10, 2013, 3:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312                
Tickets: $ 25.00                    
Phone: 954-462-0222                       
www.browardcenter.org

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s 15th Year Continues With The Little Onion That Could – CHIPOLLINO!
www.artsballettheatre.org
 
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, nurtured and grown under the direction of Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev since October of 1997, leapt into its 15th Season in the fall, and now that it’s spring, South Florida ballet fans will be treated to a veritable all-you-can-dance salad bar, lead by a brave little green onion, presented by Arts Ballet Theatre’s professional corps of 18 dancers! But no worries, the only eye watering will be from visual delight!
 
Arts Ballet Theatre will bring back the family favorite “Chipollino” – a beautiful ballet in two acts, choreographed by Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev to the music of Russian composer K. Katchaturian.  This ballet is based on Gianni Rodari’s tale about vegetables. It is the story of a naughty "green onion" character by the name of Chipollino who fights the unjust treatment of his fellow garden variety town folk of Lemonia by fruity royalty (Prince Lemon – a truly sour character – and over zealous Chief of Police Tomato) in the garden kingdom.
 
Through music and dance, “Chipollino” not only tells the fanciful folk tale, but also expresses a much deeper political statement – the struggle of the underclass and the powerful, good versus evil, and the importance of friendship in the face of difficulties. “Chipollino” will capture the imaginations of both adults and children. Internationally renowned Jorge Gallardo designed all of the costumes and the backdrops were designed and created by Elena Bond.
 
“Chipollino” was originally written by Italian writer Gianni Rodari, and it became a very popular story in Russia, where composer Karen Katchaturian composed the music for a cartoon version, which was very popular among children and adults. Soon after,  Katchaturian wrote the music for an entire three Act Ballet. Vladimir Issaev created his choreography in 1992 for Ballet Concierto of Puerto Rico, where it was received with a great success. It was performed again in Venezuela by the Youth Ballet of Venezuela and, in 1999, by the Georgia Youth Ballet in Atlanta. The premiere in Miami was in 2003 and it ran for four consecutive seasons by audience demand.

Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival and Blues Film Festival 2/16/13-2/17/13

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Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival and Blues Film Festival
1302.RiverwalkFestFebruary 16 & 17, 2013
Downtowner Saloon
10 South New River Drive East
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
downtownersaloon.com (954)463-9800

Riverwalk Blues & Music Fest
(Jazz & Blues Florida February 2013 Edition Feature)
Albert Castiglia
Ben Prestage
Joel DaSilva & The Midnight Howl
Nikki Hill featuring Matt Hill
Trampled Under Foot
Joey Gilmore, Holly & The Hub Caps
Famous Frank & The Knucklebusters All Star Jam
JP Soars & The Red Hots
Bonefish Johnny and Funky Root Revue
www.RiverWalkBlues.com

AND

2nd Annual Blues Film Festival
A showcase of many of the independent productions nominated for the 2013 Blues Music Awards™ from The Blues Foundation® and other exceptional new releases, including:
We Juke Up in Here! Mississippi’s Juke Joint Culture at the Crossroads
The Lucky Peterson Band feat. Tamara Peterson: Live at the 55 Arts Club Berlin by Lucky Peterson
Live at Checkerboard Lounge by Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones
Everybody Has a Story "Gigamentary" A Chapter from the Deanna Bogart Band
Detroit Blues and Beyond, Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival
Dear John "Animated"
Blues Beyond Borders Live in Istanbul
Live Performance by JP SOARS and The Red Hots
BluesFilmFest.com

Info provided by Jazz & Blues Florida

Knight Arts Challenge Community Roundtables 2/18/13-2/21/13

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Knight Arts Challenge Community Roundtables
Knight Arts Challenge7 p.m. Feb. 18
Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6th St
Fort Lauderdale

7 p.m. Feb. 20
Cannonball
1035 N. Miami Ave., Suite 200
Downtown Miami

7 p.m., Feb. 21
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 St.
Miami

North Central Dade: Time and date will be announced soon

To find out more and to apply, visit KnightArts.org. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter via @knightarts and #knightarts.

South Floridians can submit their ideas for the Knight Arts Challenge, a community-wide contest funding cultural projects that engage and enrich Greater Miami. The deadline is March 4.

In each application, reviewers look for two key attributes: artistic excellence and ways the project will engage the public. Anyone can apply. The process is easy, with just three rules:  Projects must be about the arts, take place in or benefit South Florida and match Knight’s funding.

The challenge is a project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, which has invested more than $86 million over the past six years in both arts institutions and grassroots projects as a way to weave culture into people’s everyday lives. Because of the challenge’s success, Knight Foundation recently renewed the contest through 2015.

“We’re looking for the best ideas – truly Miami ideas – that help bring art to our neighborhoods and make culture ubiquitous in South Florida,” said Dennis Scholl, Knight Foundation’s vice president/arts. “In a truly creative town like ours, we see the challenge as a chance for everybody to participate, to dream, and ultimately see their ideas through to reality.”

Applicants can get questions answered by Knight Foundation at a series of community roundtable meetings, taking place in Downtown Miami, South Dade, North Central Dade and Fort Lauderdale. Times and dates are below.

Started in 2008, the challenge has funded 143 projects for close to $20 million. Past winners have stretched from Delray Beach to Homestead and include:

Weird Miami Bus Tours: Organized by internationally recognized visual artist Naomi Fisher, the artist-led tours take visitors to little-known local haunts.

Hialeah Cultural Center:  The center being launched by Miami Dade College will be a gathering spot for the growing Northwest Dade cultural community;

Demystifying Indian Dance: Choreographer Ranjana Warier will showcase traditional Indian dance through the stories of Western fairy tales, as a way to promote cross cultural understanding.

“South Florida residents continue to surprise us with their ideas, challenge us with their art and ensure that this region is a vibrant place to live,” said Matt Haggman, Miami program director for Knight Foundation. “We’re excited to see what ideas the community comes up with in 2013.”

2013 Business Expo Trade Show 3/7/13

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2013 Business Expo Trade Show
Thursday, 03/07/2013, 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Biz2Biz-4X6-Postcard-Draft3-webFort Lauderdale / Broward Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd. ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Webpage Link

Showcase your business at the Largest Expo of the year. Spring Business Expo 2013 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Convention Center on Thursday, March 7th. It has been Super Sized for more space, more exhibitors, more seminars with over 35,000 Sq.Ft. Sign up your business today. Go big or go small – opportunities for all at the Biz To Biz Business Expo. Exhibitor Spaces starting at $175.00.
For more information call 954-838-9644.

Midtown Jazz Mingler and Culinary Festival sponsored by Tribut Apparel Kick-off Event 2/9/13

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The Midtown Jazz Mingler and Culinary Festival kick-off event
MidtownJazzMingleraSaturday, February 9, 2013, 4pm-9pm
Joseph C. Carter Park
1450 West Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Music Apparel Brand, Tribut Apparel sponsors the 2nd Annual Midtown Jazz Mingler and Culinary Festival, produced by Celebrate Paradise, Inc.  and Event Visions Consulting every 2nd Saturday, from February thru September, 2013.  Tribut Apparel’s own, Manuel Oliver (a.k.a. Urbano) along with their artistic staff will produce custom designed high quality commemorative Midtown Jazz Mingler & Culinary Festival Men and Women T-Shirts to be sold at all 8 events.  The price of each shirt is $25, and a portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the American Cancer Research’s project, "Relay For Life." 
 
The Midtown Jazz Mingler and Culinary Festival kick-off event features Jazz Artists: CriStyle Renae, Trumpeter: Wade Baker & Band, and Saxophonist: Randy Corinthian & Band.  The event also, features award winning Chef Giovanni Fernandez with his famous paella.
 
Midtown Jazz  Mingler  & Culinary Festival  focuses on bringing art and culture to the Community of Midtown located in the Fort  Lauderdale  Northwest Section. Our intention is to reinvigorate the historical and cultural character of Midtown/Sis trunk through partnerships with organizations such as the City of Fort  Lauderdale  Housing Authority and Fort Lauderdale’s Midtown Business Association, local Chambers of Commerce as well as local and state tourism boards, etc.
 
A portion of the proceeds earned from the Midtown Jazz  Mingler  & Culinary Festival will be donated to the  Orange Bowl Committee   who has  proven  to be a respected advocate the improvement of programs focused on our youth and   Relay for Life a subsidiary of the American Cancer Society   who are the number one organization for all cancer Awareness in adults and children.

Driven Music Conference 5/16/13-5/19/13

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Driven Music Conference
May 16 – 19, 2013
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six
2301 SE 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.drivenflorida.com

Driven Music Conference arrives in Fort Lauderdale at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six and Revolution Live continuing to successively connect artists with the most accomplished professionals in the music business world. Artists of all genres will be in the position for a chance to advance their careers at panel discussions led by Van’s Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman, Ron Burman (signed Nickelback), Atlantic Records Radio Promotion Manager Johnny Coscia, Mayday Parade Manager Josh Terry, Warner / Chappell Music A&R Marc Wilson, Mayday Parade Manager Josh Terry, Reverbnation Co-Founder Lou Plaia, top producers, top agents and more.

Panel discussions will be held at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 by day while industry pros and music fans will enjoy the best of showcasing emerging artists by night at Revolution Live.

Driven Entertainment Group is proud to present the Driven Music Conference in its 3rd year in South Florida.  A direct-connect to music industry professionals, the Driven Music Conference includes discussions, Q&A and meet & greets in a “talk show style” format with those that are in the position to offer the chance at music career advancement.

Featuring top major record label and independent record label executives, a major tour producer, managers, songwriters, music producers, music marketing professionals and more, so many have the opportunity to benefit from attending the Driven Music Conference. The event is a fit for anyone interested in music. It’s for artists seeking the chance for advancement and the chance to showcase for music industry professionals, fans of live music, those studying music, anyone interested in the business side of music and those already active in the field looking to make new contacts. The Driven Music Conference has become a magnet for talent as thousands of artists from all over the U.S., as well as outside the U.S., have submitted their music for a chance to be selected as a Driven Music Conference Showcase Performer.

For music fans, the Driven Music Conference offers a chance to learn from, and network with, those advanced and active on the inside of the business, as well as to enjoy live performances from the best in emerging artists.

Tailgate-Style Extravaganza And Watch Party With Professional Football Players At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 2/3/13

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Tailgate-Style Extravaganza And Watch Party With Professional Football Players At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Sunday, 02/03/2013, 06:15 pm – 11:00 pm
SCCC_Plasma_1296x2240_Super_Score_SundaySeminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

WHAT: Party in style and watch the two hottest teams in football compete for the winning title. Watch the big game with Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Larry Little along with Keith Sims, Vernon Carey and Troy Dayton at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s super tailgate party. Other professional football players attending include Lamar Miller (Miami Dolphins), Chris Clemons (Miami Dolphins), Terrelle Pryor (Oakland Raiders), Sam Shields (Green Bay Packers) and Steelers great Leon Searcy. Football fans will also enjoy complimentary drinks, food and entertainment, included in their ticket purchase.

At Super Score Sunday, players can win up to $25,000! Players can earn free Super Score Sunday scratch-off cards by playing their favorite slots. For every 500 points earned, players will receive one scratch-off card and one free entry into the Super Tailgate Party. Earn points between 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31 and 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, February 3. Players will also receive a U-Spin bonus of up to $100 in Free Play for every 15 minutes of active play from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on February 3.

COST: Purchase tickets at the door for $25 a person.

Nicky’s Restaurant Sports Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Pembroke Pines 2/3/13

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Nicky’s Restaurant Sports Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Pembroke Pines
Sunday, 02/03/2013, 02:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Nicky’s Restaurant Sports Bar
220 NW 180 Avenue,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33331
Facebook Link

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., January 22, 2013- Nicky’s Restaurant Sports Bar is celebrating their grand opening on Sunday February 3, 2013 in a huge way. The recently renovated sports bar is kicking off the festivities by hosting a neighborhood tailgate themed party in honor of the biggest day in football.

The tailgate party starts from 2pm to 6pm, is free, includes beer tastings and is open to the public. Inside, Nicky’s will offer guests an all you can eat buffet, all you can drink drafts, well liquor, and well wines for $50 per person. Buffet dishes include prime rib, chicken, fish, and vegetarian options. One of South Florida’s hottest bands, High Tolerance, will also be jamming the tunes. There will be plenty of fun kid’s activities and a variety of vendors will also be on site.

“We are very excited about opening Nicky’s,” says Michael Orlando, restaurant manager. “We’ve created a venue that appeals to a diverse crowd, including sports fans, families, and foodies. Not just a sports bar, we offer a relaxed atmosphere with a classic menu and exciting new food items created by our very own Executive Chef, Julio Renderos.”

The restaurant is open every day and kids under 12 eat free on Mondays. Executive Chef Julio Renderos is creating weekly culinary creations that include a variety of fresh new concepts. Nicky’s also has a private room and is looking forward to hosting events for private events, local charities, businesses and sports teams.

Nicky’s Restaurant Sports Bar is located at:
220 NW 180th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
(954) 441-9464

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/nickys.silverlakes.

2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series 4/4/13, 4/17/13, 4/25/13

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2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series

mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz Corporate Run – Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, April 4, 6:45 P.M.
Huizenga Plaza, 32 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
 
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run – West Palm Beach
Wednesday, April 17, 6:45 P.M.
Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, Fla.
 
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run – Miami
Thursday, April 25, 6:45 P.M.
Bayfront Park, 301 North Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fla.

For more information, please contact TeamFootWorks at (305) 666-RACE (7223)
www.mercedesbenzcorporaterun.com
www.facebook.com/MercedesBenzCorporateRun
www.teamfootworks.org

As South Floridians ring in the new year and pledge to make their health a priority, TeamFootWorks, producers of the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series, is excited to announce the 2013 5K Run/Walk race dates and welcome the series’ new benefiting charity, United Way. Having attracted a record breaking 29,000 participants in 2012, the race series will once again take over South Florida with three runs beginning in Fort Lauderdale on April 4, continuing in West Palm Beach on April 17 and concluding in Miami on April 25, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit United Way. Registration for each run is now open.
 
"United Way is committed to the health and wellness of its employees and the various communities it serves,” said Harve A. Mogul, president and CEO, United Way of Miami-Dade. “The health and wellness of others impacts us all. When individuals have the opportunity to better health, the full potential of our young people is realized; business productivity increases, health care costs are lowered and we all win. We’re honored to be involved with the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run series and look forward to working with TeamFootWorks to help transform people’s lives and create healthy communities throughout South Florida.”

The Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series attracts more than 1,100 South Florida Companies and incorporates a special competition to award the overall men’s, women’s and co-ed teams in 20 different industries. The run is open to employees of businesses, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and non-profits – regardless of company size. Known as “Florida’s Largest Office Party”, everyone is encouraged to participate and join their company team to walk or run as a group. Beginners can “ease into exercise” with friends, gain inspiration and motivation to continue walking and running to improve overall health, while competitive runners have the opportunity to shine amongst their co-workers and lead the corporate team to victory. Often this is the first step towards greater health and wellness amongst South Florida employees and their companies.

“Whether the race series is your first step toward fitness or an office tradition, the Corporate Run is about having fun, getting healthy and boosting company morale,” said Laurie Huseby, race director, Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run. “The benefits of adding fitness to your life are numerous and we’re proud to be committed to that process for more than 28 years.” 
 
Sponsors of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run series include the local South Florida Mercedes-Benz Dealers, American Airlines, BB&T, Baptist Health, Club Med, Sharp, UPS, Pearl Izumi, Southern Waste Systems and more. Media partners included The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, CBS 4, My 33, Mega 94.3, 93.9 MIA, NewsRadio 610, Y100, Brickell Magazine, WLRN, Mia 92.1, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Gater 98.7, Kool 105.5 and more.

Toes in the Sand Shrimp Boil for Angel’s Pediatric Heart House 4/6/13

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Toes in the Sand Shrimp Boil for Angel’s Pediatric Heart House
Saturday, April 6, 2013, VIP reception 5–6 p.m., main event 6–10 p.m.
Lauderdale Surf Club
2 Palm Ave.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL, 33308

Tickets are $50 per person; VIP tickets are $100 per person (VIP advance ticket sales only). Tickets: 954-318-2020, email sonia@aphh.org  or www.aphh.org .

Angel’s Pediatric Heart House (APHH) is gearing up for its 4th Annual “Toes in the Sand” Shrimp Boil on the Beach fundraiser. During the fun-filled and laid-back event, guests will enjoy all-you-can-eat boiled shrimp and fixin’s, beer, wine and steel drum music while supporting APHH, a local nonprofit organization supporting families affected by congenital heart defects (CHD) and childhood acquired heart disease.
 
Funds raised from this year’s event will fund the Financial Assistance Program for families in crisis during their child’s extended hospital stay for heart surgery.  The fund helps families meet basic human needs – food, rent, utilities, transportation, etc.

In addition to food, drinks and entertainment, guests will enjoy a Chinese auction. Event attire is beach chic.
 
Dr. Redmond Burke, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at Miami Children’s Hospital is the guest of honor and this year’s recipient of the “Healing Heart Award” for his outstanding work, compassion and service to children with CHD and their families.  Three-year-old Nathaniel Thomas, one of Dr. Burke’s patients, will receive the “Heart of a Champion” Award. Nathaniel was taken by life flight to Miami Children’s Hospital immediately after birth and at 17 hours old underwent open-heart surgery and another open heart surgery at 3 months.
 
Mel DiPietro of Resource Benefits, Inc. is the Event Honorary Chair.  Partnership opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 are available. There are also opportunities for food, liquor, event and in-kind partners.
 
“Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the number one birth defect in the U.S. and in South Florida,” said Sonia Perez, founder of APHH. “During the ‘Toes in the Sand’ event, guests can enjoy a memorable evening on the beach while raising funds to help alleviate hardships of the many local families affected by CHD.”
 
APHH provides financial, emotional and social support through free programs and services to CHD children/families residing in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties or being treated at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Miami Children’s Hospital or Holtz Children’s Hospital. The organization is committed to increasing and promoting congenital heart defect awareness in the community.
 
Current sponsors of the “Toes in the Sand” Shrimp Boil on the Beach are Angel’s Pediatric Heart House, Title Sponsor The Wasie Foundation, Seahorse Sponsor PNC Bank.

The Riverside Hotel and NRG Neuweg Restaurant Group present the 1st Annual Las Olas Bluesfest 1/17/13-1/20/13

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The Riverside Hotel and NRG Neuweg Restaurant Group present the 1st Annual Las Olas Bluesfest
bluesfestJanuary 17-20, 2013
The Riverside Hotel Lawn
620 Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
www.lasolasbluesfest.com
General admission: $10
Weekend Pass: $35
VIP passes: $100, inclusive of a four-day admission pass, $30 in food and beverage tickets, entrance into after-hours parties at the hotel’s Indigo Lounge, and a complimentary parking pass and event t-shirt

The Riverside Hotel’s lush green lawn has taken a turn for the blue—and it’s ready to host a party full of smooth sounds and you! For those ready for some Blues, mixed with a little R&B, Rock & Roll and Soul, the 1st Annual Las Olas Bluesfest will surely set the rhythm for an ever-so-cool 2013.

Presented by The Riverside Hotel and NRG Neuweg Restaurant Group, the music, food and beer festival—aptly dubbed “A Party on the Lawn”— will take place on the hotel’s Lawn, overlooking Las Olas Boulevard, from Jan. 17 (Thursday) through Jan. 20 (Sunday).  Offering unforgettable performances by 16 bands, as well as an array of New Orleans, Cajun and Creole style bites and imported beers, the festival—hosted by South Florida Radio personality and Florida Panther MC Bill Murphy—will entertain live music lovers from 5 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 12:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

The entertainment line-up:
Thursday, Jan. 17
South Florida Blues Legend Joey Gilmore Blues Band, 5 to 6: 30 p.m.                                            
Pitbull of Blues, 7 to 8:30 p.m.                                  
Mike Quick & The Soul Power Band (New York) 9 to 10:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18
Kim Reteguiz & The Black Cat Bones, 5 to 6:30 p.m.                       
Soulfonic (Memphis Soul and Chicago Blues), 7 to 8:30 p.m.                      
Blue Fire Band, 9 to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19
Jumpstreet 88s featuring Piano Bob & Stan Street, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
The Pat Hunter Project, 3 to 4:30 p.m.                                
Bobby & the Renegades, 5 to 6:30 p.m.                                           
David Shelley & Bluestone, 7 to 8:30 p.m.                                       
Iko Iko, 9 to 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 20
Wesley Phillips, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Indigo Lounge)  
King Muddfish, 1 to 3:30 p.m.                                                           
Joel Da Silva, 4:30 to 6 p.m.                          
John Lisi (New Orleans), 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Harald Neuweg—owner of the Neuweg Restaurant Group (NRG) and Fritz & Franz Bierhaus in Coral Gables and Ft. Lauderdale—partnered with The Riverside Hotel to spearhead the event.
 
“We are thrilled to welcome the first annual Bluesfest,” said Heiko Dobrikow, general manager of The Riverside Hotel. “We are confident that this amazing celebration of great live music and equally amazing food, drinks and company will bring the community together and be enjoyed by all!”  
 
Self parking will be offered throughout attended lots in the area and valet parking will be available at The Riverside Hotel. For additional information, call 954-377-0943.

Read Along, Sing a Song by Florida Grand Opera 4/5/13

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Read Along, Sing a Song by Florida Grand Opera
Friday, 04/05/2013, 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Read-Along5Pompano Beach Branch Library
1213 E. Atlantic Blvd.,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
Webpage Link

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) continues to solidify its commitment to education and the community by partnering with the Miami-Dade County and Broward County Public Library Systems to offer a FREE literacy program running through the 2012-2013 season.

The “Read Along, Sing a Song” program is designed for elementary school aged children, walking them through a pre-selected story and incorporating elements from different artistic disciplines found within opera. As the children read, they may be instructed to pick up an instrument, follow a dance or sing to a melody during a high point of the story, making reading even more engaging and fun.

Catering to underserved communities, the program is offered at no cost. To maximize the learning experience, sessions are limited to 25 children each. Reservations can be made in advance by contacting FGO Education Manager, Cerise Sutton, at csutton@fgo.org or 305-854-1643 ext. 1100. For specific dates and other details, please visit www.FGO.org/education.

George Bell, America’s Tallest Man, Will Join Over 1,000 Players at Florida’s Largest Slot Tournament 1/21/13

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George Bell, America’s Tallest Man, Will Join Over 1,000 Players at Florida’s Largest Slot Tournament
Monday, 01/21/2013, 09:00 am –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

To help celebrate Florida’s largest slot tournament, George Bell, the tallest American man, will join over 1,000 players at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek as they play slots and win their share of $75,000 in total cash and Free Play prizes. Bell will mingle with guests and will hand the first place winner a check for $25,000.

7-foot, 8-inch George Bell was recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest man in the United States in 2007. The 55-year-old is “America’s Tallest Man” by virtue of being the tallest American-born citizen. He currently serves as a deputy sheriff near Norfolk, Va. He played basketball at Morris Brown College and Biola University and later joined the Harlem Globetrotters Wizards team.

Florida’s largest slot tournament will kick off with a weekend of Wild Winner Bonuses beginning on Saturday, January 19 through Monday, January 21. As players use their Seminole Player’s Club Wild Card, they will have the opportunity to get bonus spins, bonus slot tournaments or big-time bonus progressive payouts instantly.

Entry is free to the first 1,075 guests that register from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. in the Pavilion.

The Magic Flute presented by Florida Grand Opera 2/23/13

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The Magic Flute presented by Florida Grand Opera
Saturday, 02/23/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
FGO-Magic-Flute-by-John-Grigaitis-for-Michigan-Opera-Theatre-26Broward Center for the Performing Arts/Au-Rene Theater
201 Southwest 5th Avenue ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link

Florida Grand Opera welcomes a new year with one of the most performed opera in the world – Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). The handsome prince Tamino is charged by the Queen of the Night with the rescue of her daughter, the lovely Pamina, and as his quest nears its end, the prince begins to realize who the real villain is in this story. Soprano Jeanette Vecchione stars as the Queen of the Night, following an astounding performance in Paris at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

The Magic Flute presented by Florida Grand Opera 2/21/13

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The Magic Flute presented by Florida Grand Opera
Thursday, 02/21/2013, 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
FGO-Magic-Flute-by-John-Grigaitis-for-Michigan-Opera-Theatre-25Broward Center for the Performing Arts/Au-Rene Theater
201 Southwest 5th Avenue ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link

Florida Grand Opera welcomes a new year with one of the most performed opera in the world – Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). The handsome prince Tamino is charged by the Queen of the Night with the rescue of her daughter, the lovely Pamina, and as his quest nears its end, the prince begins to realize who the real villain is in this story. Soprano Jeanette Vecchione stars as the Queen of the Night, following an astounding performance in Paris at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

George Bell, “America’s Tallest Man,” Will Join Over 1,000 Players at Florida’s Largest Slot Tournament 1/21/3

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George Bell, “America’s Tallest Man,” Will Join Over 1,000 Players at Florida’s Largest Slot Tournament
Monday, 01/21/2013, 09:00 am –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

To help celebrate Florida’s largest slot tournament, George Bell, the tallest American man, will join over 1,000 players at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek as they play slots and win their share of $75,000 in total cash and Free Play prizes. Bell will mingle with guests and will hand the first place winner a check for $25,000.

7-foot, 8-inch George Bell was recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest man in the United States in 2007. The 55-year-old is “America’s Tallest Man” by virtue of being the tallest American-born citizen. He currently serves as a deputy sheriff near Norfolk, Va. He played basketball at Morris Brown College and Biola University and later joined the Harlem Globetrotters Wizards team.

Florida’s largest slot tournament will kick off with a weekend of Wild Winner Bonuses beginning on Saturday, January 19 through Monday, January 21. As players use their Seminole Player’s Club Wild Card, they will have the opportunity to get bonus spins, bonus slot tournaments or big-time bonus progressive payouts instantly.

Entry is free to the first 1,075 guests that register from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. in the Pavilion.

Dick Fox’s “Golden Boys” of Rock ‘n’ Roll Starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 3/1/13

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Dick Fox’s “Golden Boys” of Rock ‘n’ Roll Starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Friday, 03/01/2013, 08:00 pm –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Buy Tickets Link

Break out the bobby socks and bikinis as high school heartthrobs and South Philly favorites the “Golden Boys” of Rock ‘n’ Roll – Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell – come to The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Tickets for the show are on sale now and start at $60.

The “Golden Boys” have appeared in more than 500 shows in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and throughout the United States, as well as on numerous television specials such as the American Music Awards and the Miss Teenage America Pageant.

One of America’s most popular entertainers, Frankie Avalon went from ‘50s teen idol to international star. His first song, “De De Dinah” became a smash hit and his recording of “Venus” was one of the biggest songs of his era. He’s appeared in more than 30 movies including Guns of Timberland, The Alamo, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, and the hit musical Grease. He made his biggest splash, however, in the classic sun and surf films Beach Party, Muscle Beach Party and Beach Blanket Bingo, among many others.

Overnight singing sensation Fabian Forte is also an accomplished actor and singer who appeared in more than 30 films. In addition to earning gold records for “Turn Me Loose” and “Tiger,” he produced the popular concert series “Fabian’s Goodtime Rock ‘n’ Roll Show” that eventually became syndicated and helped raise funds for PBS.

Teen idol Bobby Rydell’s career spans several decades and every area of the entertainment world. He’s performed in Bye, Bye Birdie and the Broadway show West Side Story and was a semi-regular on the Red Skelton Show and American Bandstand. His recordings top 25 million sold and includes “Wild One,” “Volare,” “Kissin’ Time,” “We Got Love,” “Wildwood Days” and “Sway

The Bee Gees are “Stayin’ Alive” with The Australian Bee Gees’ Tribute Show at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on March 9 3/9/13

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The Bee Gees are “Stayin’ Alive” with The Australian Bee Gees’ Tribute Show at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on March 9
Saturday, 03/09/2013, 08:00 pm –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

For one night only, South Floridians can be a part of the magic that is The Australian Bee Gees Show, a tribute to The Bee Gees, at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

The Australian Bee Gees Show has captured the look, the sound and the personality that defines one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history. The group is comprised of vocalist and guitarist Michael Clift (portraying Barry Gibb), vocalist David Scott (portraying Robin Gibb), guitarist and keyboardist Wayne Hosking (portraying Maurice Gibb), alongside bass guitarist Tony Richards and drummer Rick Powell.

A celebration of five decades of memorable music, The Australian Bee Gees Show is recognized as the world’s leading Bee Gees tribute show. After 16 years and over 2,000 performances in 40 countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show is now the toast of Las Vegas. The show has been in residence at The Excalibur Casino on the Las Vegas strip since February 2011 and features the greatest hits from the wonderful music of the famous Gibb brothers. The 75-minute multi-media concert event is presented from a contemporary perspective featuring state of the art sound, superb lighting and screens featuring video clips, camera images and stunning graphics.

The original Bee Gees, comprised of the brotherly trio Maurice, Robin and Barry Gibb, were the only act in musical history to ever achieve five singles in the Top 10 simultaneously. Additionally, they had 16 Grammy nominations, seven Grammy Awards and a Grammy Legend Award. The group was best known for fan favorites such as Saturday Night Fever’s “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deeps is Your Love?,” “Night Fever,” “To Love Somebody,” “Jive Talkin’,” “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?” and many more hits.

The Bee Gees career record sales total more than 220 million, ranking them among the best-selling music artists of all time, and they were inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Tickets start at $15* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

Miami Finance Forum January Happy Hour and Networking Event Fort Lauderdale 1/23/13

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Miami Finance Forum January Happy Hour & Networking Event
Wednesday, January 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
financeBlue Martini
2432 East Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

RSVP:            Call (877) FF-MIAMI or (877) 336-4264 or RSVP online.

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host two happy hour events for South Florida finance professionals in January 2013. Members and guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while networking at fine dining locations. MFF events are open to members and non-members alike.

The MFF is a not-for-profit organization supporting the growth of South Florida’s network of finance and investment professionals. It is dedicated to expanding the knowledge base and professional practices of its members while ensuring the region continues to attract and retain top talent. Its membership roster is comprised of professionals experienced in private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, legal, accounting and other related professional-services industries. Since its founding in 2006, the MFF has been known for its event series, including its panel discussions, private roundtables and happy hour mixers. More information is available at www.miamifinanceforum.com .

Legendary Country Crooner George Jones Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 2/9/13

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Legendary Country Crooner George Jones Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
George-Jones1Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

With a run of songs extending from the 1950s into the 21st century, Jones has had a whopping 143 Top 40 country hits and is frequently referred to as the greatest living country singer. He was a co-writer on his first chart hit, 1955’s “Why Baby Why,” and in the ‘60s recorded hundreds of songs including the number one classics “Tender Years,” “She Thinks I Still Care,” “Walk Through This World With Me” as well as more ephemeral fare like “Love Bug.”

Jones paired up with producer Billy Sherrill in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and their work together exemplified the lusciously string-drenched style known as “country-politan.” In the years that followed, he racked up hit after iconic hit, including “A Good Year for the Roses,” “The Grand Tour,” “I Always Get Lucky With You” and “If Drinkin’ Don’t Kill Me (Her Memory Will).” One 1980s smash in particular, “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” became widely regarded as the greatest country single of all time.

He has received the four highest honors that can be granted to anyone in his line of work, starting with his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992. A decade later, the president bestowed the National Medal of Arts upon him, and he was saluted by the Kennedy Center Honors in 2008. In early 2012, Jones was presented another top honor as he received the Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Approximately 56 years after being named the Most Promising New Country Vocalist of 1956, Jones still lives out that promise with a regular touring routine. Audiences flock to hear the voice that is country’s most indescribable as well as, by acclamation, its finest.

Tickets start at $70* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

Erin Mia’s Birthday Fashion Forward a Spring 2013 Runway Fashion Show to Benefit KGKG Food For The Poor 1/4/13

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Erin Mia’s Birthday Fashion Forward a Spring 2013 Runway Fashion Show to Benefit KGKG Food For The Poor
erinbirthdayFriday, January 4, 2013, 8:00pm
Dapur, Asian Tapas and Lounge
1620 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305
Facebook Link

RSVP: ErinMiaFtLauderdale@gmail.com

In celebration of Erin Mia’s birthday, please join us for: * Fashion Forward * A Spring 2013 Runway Fashion Show With Special Guest Host, Miss South Florida Usa, Gianina Acevedo.

Nicole Shelley Models Presents:  Ready to Wear Spring 2013
Runway Fashions by:
* Lingerie/Swimwear by Lingerini
* Designer Eyewear by InSight Optics
* Contemporary Ready-to-Wear by Elektrik Boutique
* Decadent Evening wear by SHA DIAZ Couture

Hair by Nolan Vincent Salon & Spa
Makeup by Eliza Cosmetics

Hosted by:  Jennifer Judice, Rick Morgan, Nicole Shelley, Maritza Bedoya, Kimberly Bacardi & Kim’s Good Karma Group

Raffle Fundraiser for ‘Food for the Poor‘

Photography by David Ramos

VIP Lounge Seating Packages:
$125. ~ 1 Bottle of Ultimate Vodka & Mixers for 4-6 guests  ( that’s $21. per person plus gratuity )
*OR
$225. 1 Bottle of Ultimate Vodka & Mixers & 1 Bottle of Patron ( that’s $37.50 per person plus gratuity )

Sponsored by:  Nicole Shelley Models, KGKG, Nolan Vincent Salon & Spa, SexDrive Energy Drink, Eliza Cosmetics, Elektrik Boutique Las Olas, Sha-Diez Couture

Raffle Items Include:
* 4 Day Stay at Sandals Jamaica from SexDrive Energy Drink
* Bahamas Cruise from SexDrive Energy Drink
* Three Techno Sport Watches from Diamonds & Doggies
* Three Sterling Silver “Sideways Cross” Necklaces from Diamonds & Doggies
* Via Uomo Dress Shirt from Mimo for Men
* One month of Banner Advertising on www.SoulOfMiami.org
* Sexy Date-Night Gift Basket from Swipes
* Five $20 Gift Certificates from Toss Up Salads
* 24 x 36 Sunrise Photographic Portrait by Joey Weiner
* Three Hours of DJ Services by DJ Maximus 3000
* Two signed books by, Todd Edwards:
“The Color Crazy…You Wear It So Well’
“Standing Naked at 10 Below”
* Champagne Dinner for 2 at Mango’s Miami
* & More to come!

VIP Cocktail Hour/Raffle 8pm
Complimentary Champagne for Ladies
Runway Fashion Show 11pm
DJ Alps till 1am

Valet Parking

Badfish and Less Than Jake at Revolution Live 2/28/13

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Badfish & Less Than Jake at Revolution Live
Thursday, February 28, 2013, 8:30pm
Revolution Live
100 Sw Third Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(954) 727-0950, (954) 449-1025 (box office)                                                                     
www.jointherevolution.net

Prices            $23.00 – Advance
$25.00 – Day Of Show
General Admission – All Ages
At The Revolution Live Box Office (No Fees at Revolution Box Office), www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster Outlets or Charge By Ph0ne: 800-745-3000
 
Known throughout the California coast for their infectious grooves and uptempo concerts, Badfish have developed a reputation for being one of the finest ska reggae bands on the West Coast.  Formed in 2001, Badfish has become one of the biggest club and theater acts, consistently selling out many shows at some of the most prominent venues throughout the country, turning several hundred fans away from the doors each night. Badfish rivals the biggest tributes in the music business.  Badfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime.  They perform not as Sublime would have, or did, but as Badfish does.  The attitude of Sublime cannot be faked, so Badfish doesn’t try – its own tribute is one that works. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime has continued to channel the spirit of Sublime with a fury not felt for quite some time.  What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts.  They are brought back to Revolution by popular demand!  Don’t miss this show!
 
Twenty years into its pioneering journey, Gainesville, Fla., natives Less Than Jake – comprised of lyricist/drummer Vinnie Fiorello, vocalist/guitarist Chris DeMakes, vocalist/bassist Roger Manganelli, saxophonist Peter “JR” Wasilewski, and trombonist Buddy Schaub – have had their fair share of moments. For a band obsessed with interacting with its fans, both online and after shows; for a band that is so concerned with making sure the fan gets the perfect experience, with well-known hijinks in every live performance; for a band with seemingly unlimited creativity in the form of physical products, from custom-made cereal boxes to unique vinyl packaging; and for a band that is so passionate when writing new music, 20 years begins to seem like an even longer amount of time.   Ever-adapting to the constant change in an unsure music industry, LessThan Jake is still making cannonball-sized splashes in the deep end while many of its peers timidly eye shallow waters.

Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Center Host Christmas Celebration to benefit Homeless and Needy 12/21/12

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Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Center Host Christmas Celebration to benefit Homeless and Needy
Friday, December 21, 2012. (See times below)
Miami Rescue Mission
2020 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127
Broward Outreach Center Hollywood
2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33020
Broward Outreach Center Pompano
1700 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Miami Rescue Mission – Beginning at 9:30 AM, group and individual volunteers will start the day by providing coffee, fruit and pastries for attendees. ARAMARK, State Farm, The Hackett Group and other organizations have helped supply and collect toys for the needy children of South Florida. The Christmas event will last from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon with entertainment including the Regeneration Singers (a group of the formerly homeless) as well as performances from various local churches and entertainment groups. The Christmas meal is to be served at 11:00 AM as the street will be blocked off to accommodate the nearly 3,000 homeless and needy families expected to attend on the Miami campus.
 
Broward Outreach Center: Hollywood – Beginning at 10:00 AM, the Christmas Celebration will begin with dozens of volunteers helping celebrate with formerly homeless men, women and children. Starting at 11:00 AM a delicious lunch will be served by wonderful volunteers. Santa will arrive around noon with special deliveries for everyone. Some of the great give-a-ways and toys benefitting the formerly homeless were donated by Saint Bonaventure Catholic Church, Potential Church and many individual donors.
 
Broward Outreach Center: Pompano – Beginning at 3:00 PM, dozens of individual volunteers, and Broward College – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will decorate and Santa Claus will help give over 200 gifts to the needy children in attendance. All adults will receive a Hope Tote bags filled with hygiene products and clothes. A Christmas feast Hosted by Whole Foods Market will be served at 4:30 PM, with wonderful music and entertainment.

Las Olas Blues Fest 1/17/13-1/20/13

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Las Olas Blues Fest
1212LasOlasBluefestJan 17-20, 2013
Riverside Hotel Lawn
620 E Las Olas Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301 
lasolasbluesfest.com 
  
Schedule
  
Thursday Jan-17
5-6.30pm – Joey Gilmore Blues Band
7-8.30pm – Pitbull of Blues
9-10.30pm – Mike Quick & 
The Soul Power Band
  
Friday Jan-18
5-6.30pm – Kim Reteguiz & 
The Black Cat Bones
7-8.30pm – Soulfonic
9-10.30pm – Blue Fire Band
10pm-1am -  Bobby Nathan Band 
at Indigo Lounge (After Hour Party)
  
Saturday Jan-19
12.30-2.30pm – Jumpstreet 88s featuring 
Piano Bob & Stan Street
3 -4.30pm – The Pat Hunter Project
5-6.30pm – Bobby & the Renegades
7-8.30pm – David Shelley & Bluestone
9-10.30pm – Iko Iko
10 pm -1am – Jeff Prine Group with 
Rita Wilburn at Indigo Lounge (After Hour Party)
  
Sunday Jan-20
1-3.30pm – King Muddfish
4.30-6pm – Joel Da Silva
6.30-8pm – John Lisi
  
Tickets
Daily General Admission: $10.00
Day Weekend Pass: $35.00
VIP Pass: $ 100 ($140 value)
Includes four days general admission pass, $30.00 in tickets for food and beverage, free admission to After Hour Party at the Indigo Lounge, complementary parking pass, complementary Bluesfest t-shirt.
Advance sales at Riverside Hotel  and Fritz & Franz Bierhaus in Coral Gables,   or day-of at gate.
  
Sponsors
Radeberger Bier
Schöfferhofer Weizen
beIn Sports
Riverside Hotel
Fritz & Franz Bierhaus
Indigo Restaurant
Coca Cola

The South Florida Industry Holiday Party 12/18/12

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The South Florida Industry Holiday Party
flyer2012-700Tuesday, December 18, 2012 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW Second Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
954.467.6637 
www.southfloridaindustryholidayparty.com  
 
The Industry Event Not To Be Missed!
 
"Party like it’s the End of the World!"  The South Florida Hospitality & Special Event Industry unites again for the holidays for the largest annual networking event of the year!  Come join all of these great associations to not only kick start the holiday season but also raise funds for charity and network with colleagues.  See the list of the amazing sponsors donating their time and services during this busy holiday season.  Great food, drinks, entertainment and decor will be showcased in this on-of-a-kind venue.  Join your hospitality friends as we toast to 2013 season!

B Ocean Fort Lauderdale New Year’s Eve Packages 12/31/12

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B Ocean Fort Lauderdale New Year’s Eve Packages
December 31, 2012
B Ocean Fort Lauderdale
999 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
For reservations please call 954-302-5208 or email nye@boceanfortlauderdale.com .

Ring in the New Year with friends & family at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale. Choose from three fun-filled options with creative culinary offerings and celebratory cocktails as we say goodbye to 2012, and “HELLO” to 2013.All hotel and dinner guests receive complimentary access to the VIP Poolside Party with a DJ spinning the latest dance music, a live feed of the ball drop in Times Square, party favors, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and much more!

New Year’s Eve “B On Top” Penthouse Party

8 p.m., $199 All-Inclusive Celebration with Dinner, Premium Open Bar and Dancing

Experience a fabulous five-course dinner including a cocktail reception with premium open bar, high-energy DJ and dancing at the “B On Top” Penthouse Party. Cocktail Reception will begin at 8 p.m. with passed hors d’oeuvres including Miniature Crab Cakes, Tempura Shrimp and Lamb Lollipops. Guests will then be seated for a lavish five-course dinner with menu highlights including Grilled Filet Mignon with béarnaise sauce, fire-seared jumbo asparagus spears, honey glazed baby carrots, potato croquette and Warm Lava Cake with raspberry coulis, whipped cream and drizzled with warm chocolate. Dance the night away until 1 a.m. and sip on premium libations from the open bar all evening long. At the stroke of midnight toast to the New Year, with a complimentary glass of bubbly.

SAIA Sushi: Seatings available at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. – $99 plus tax and gratuity

Experience Chef Subin’s Southeast Asian-inspired five-course menu amidst stunning views of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Menu highlights include: Ankimo & Caviar, cold steamed monkfish liver pate with SAIA soy citrus uni sauce and topped with caviar; Mini Sushi/Sashimi Platter and Filet Mignon with Large Sea Scallops served with Japanese eggplant, asparagus, baby carrots, sautéed spinach and chili sauce.

B’stro on the Beach: Seatings available at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. – $69 plus tax and gratuity

B tempted with an elaborate buffet featuring innovative and delectable selections. Enticing starters include Butternut Squash Soup, Smoked Salmon and Roasted Pear-Blue Cheese Salad. Guests can B nourished with offerings from the chef-attended carving stations such as Herb Crusted Rib Eye au Jus, Orange & Maple Glazed Ham and Truffle-Herb Roast Turkey with Shallots and Chestnuts. An elaborate display of assorted cakes and pies will be available to satisfy any dessert-lovers sweet tooth.

Exclusive Overnight New Year’s Special: Exclusive Rate of $249 for New Year’s Eve Stay

Guests that book a reservation at any one of the above offerings will receive an exclusive rate starting at $249. All In-house guests and dining patrons are also welcome to join the B Ocean VIP Poolside Party.

Miami City Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker 12/14/12-12/24/12

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Miami City Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Friday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 16 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Au-Rene Theater
201 SW Fifth Ave.
Fort Lauderdale

Thursday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 22 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 23 at 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Monday, December 24 at 1 p.m.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami

Miami City Ballet School Students from Miami-Dade And Broward Counties to Perform with MCB’s Internationally-Acclaimed Dancers!

Tickets range in price from $20 to $74 and are available online at miamicityballet.org, at the MCB box office by phone at (305) 929-7010 or toll-free at (877) 929-7010 or in person: 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
 
Tickets also on sale at:
Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami  (305) 949-6722 ● arshtcenter.org
Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale  (954) 462-0222 ● browardcenter.org
 
A Nutcracker doll will come to life, a Sugar Plum Fairy will dance, snowflakes will fall and smiles from children of all ages will rain down as Miami City Ballet, Florida’s Internationally Acclaimed Company under the direction of Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez, presents its enchanting holiday production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker TM at the Broward Center – Au-Rene Theater – December 14 through 16 in Fort Lauderdale and at the Adrienne Arsht Center – Ziff Ballet Opera House – December 20 through 24 in Miami. Students from Miami-Dade and Broward counties, enrolled in the prestigious Miami City Ballet School, will perform in the production along with the Company’s internationally-acclaimed dancers.  
 
Based on the story The Nutcracker and The Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffmann, George Balanchine’s The NutcrackerTM is a captivating tale of a little girl’s Christmas Eve dream about a handsome prince, a mouse king, toy soldiers and dancers from faraway lands set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky, brought to life by a cast of more than 100 dancers and children.                                                                         
 
Nothing short of a feel-good, Broadway spectacular, this elaborate, full-scale musical stage production features glorious sets, lavish costumes and magical special effects. Families will be captivated watching a Christmas tree that soars from twelve to thirty feet tall, beautiful ballerinas dancing amid a live blizzard, flying sleighs, a Nutcracker doll that turns into a handsome Prince and fanciful choreography that takes the entire family on a magical journey to the Land of the Sweets. 
 
With its sumptuous décor and dazzling character dance numbers, Miami City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ is a must-see holiday extravaganza for everyone, young and old: children, parents and grandparents!

Back in Black Opening Reception 12/14/12

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Back In Black eviteBack in Black Opening Reception
Friday, December 14th 7PM – 10PM
Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
1310 S.W. 2nd Court / Loft 307
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exhibition Dates: 12/14/12 – 01/22/13

Please join us for the Gala Champagne Reception of the "Back in Black" Photography Exhibition at 7PM, Friday, December 14th.

Featuring the spirited and intuitive black and white photographic works from the Level IV Master Photography Workshop students.

Natural Trendsetters Hosts 10th Annual South Florida Natural Hair Beauty and Wellness Expo 12/16/12

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Natural Trendsetters Hosts 10th Annual South Florida Natural Hair Beauty and Wellness Expo
Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 10am-7pm
Ft Lauderdale Marriott North
6650 North Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Admission: $15 In Advabce $20 At the Door
www.naturaltrendsetters.com

Natural Trendsetters Teaches Women to Embrace Their Natural Hair and Texture

The acceptance and popularity of natural styles is growing, and Natural Trendsetters Salon has become the foremost authority of natural hair care in South Florida.  The guiding force behind Natural Trendsetters is made up of the powerhouse duo of sisters Simone Hylton and Yanique Hylton. The salon is comprised of a pioneering collective group of stylists who specialize in natural hair care. Natural Trendsetters is known for their unparalleled high end service for women who have embraced their natural hair texture. Natural Trendsetters has been nationally  recognized for their talents and expertise in the natural hair care industry.

The exposition includes beauty and wellness product workshops on product knowledge, hair care tips, live hair demonstrations as well as self-empowerment & wellness classes.  The event will also feature special live performances by Stiches, Black Diamond, & Monnchild. The Dance Troops We are Legend & Spoken Word Artists Poettis Sapp Holder, Hope Maha Baucom, & Flo Diva.  Visitors will also be wowed by the hair and fashion showcases and master hair stylists from all over the country exhibiting & platforming live on stage. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Florida Memorial University HBCU scholarship fund. 

Haute in the City Monday Night Football Watch Party Fundraiser For Life Is Art 12/17/12

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Haute in the City Monday Night Football Watch Party Fundraiser For Life Is Art
Monday, December 17, 2012, 8:00pm
American Social
721 E Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Monday Night Football Watch Party At American Social Gastro-Pub, Las Olas (Across From The Riverside Hotel)

New York Jets V. Tennessee Titans

Raffle Fundraiser ~ Life Is Art
Each week, we raffle Big prizes and donate the proceeds to a worthy charity. This week, we’ve chosen to create an event to raise funds in support of the “Life Is Art” organization headed up by the dedicated duo, James Echols & Annette Peikert. You may also know them from their event website www.soulofmiami.org

These two tireless soldiers have supported the arts for many years here in South Florida and what you probably don’t realize, is that in order to continue, they need support back from us.

100% of all proceeds will be donated to the non-profit 501(c)3 Life is Art organization. Please support the arts and invite your friends to this event

Raffle Prizes Include:
A Bahamas Cruise Compliments of www.SexDriveEnergyDrink.com
4 Days At Sandals Resort Jamaica Compliments of www.SexDriveEnergyDrink.com
A Techno Sport Watch Compliments of www.DiamondsandDoggies.com
And Much More……

Please Arrive By 8pm ~ Raffle Will Be Called At Half-Time Of The Football Game.

Monday Night Football Watch Party
Game On
8:30pm New York Jets V. Tennessee Titans
Hosted By: The Sexdrive Energy Drink Girls

Complimentary Bottle Service
Ladies, Join Us At Our Vip Table
By RSVP Only 954.232.0772
(Please bring $10 cash tip for the server)

5 Menu Items For $5. Each
$3. Domestic & $4. Import Beers
Hi Def Flat Screens Throughout
Full Sound During Game Time
Over 40 Local And Regional Beers/ Craft Beers On Tap & An Extensive Wine List
Top Shelf Spirits
Outstanding American Cuisine
Comfy Couch Seating
Ample Municipal Parking In Rear Lots & On Street
No Cover

Table Reservations & Bottle Service
Birthday Parties, Networking Events & Office Parties Please Text:
Kimberlee 718.724.4293
Erin Mia 954.232.0772

An Event Brought To You By: Haute In The City Events With Kimberlee & Erin Mia

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Email: erinmiamilchman@gmail.com, kimberlee007@gmail.com
Text: Erin Mia: 954.232.0772, Kimberlee 718.724.4293

WPBT2 Invites You to a Downton Abbey Season 3 Preview Screening 1/5/13

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WPBT2 Invites You to a Downton Abbey Season 3 Preview Screening!
Saturday, 01/05/2013, 05:30 pm – 08:00 pm
cinema paradiso
503 se 6th street,
fort lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

WPBT2 Invites You to a Downton Abbey Season 3 Preview Screening!

It’s been a long wait, but that wait will soon come to an end. Downton Abbey returns with Season 3 in January!

In celebration of it’s return to the airwaves, WPBT2 wants to invite you to a free preview screening of the first episode of the new season! The screening will be held on Saturday, January 5 at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale. Beginning at 5:30pm, get dressed in your best Downton Abbey inspired hat and enter to win the hat contest! There will be trivia games and more! The screening will follow at 6:30pm- 7:30pm.

Seating is limited and RSVPs are required. Please RSVP to Kristina Gutierrez at 305-424-4025 or kristina_gutierrez@wpbt.org.

End Of The World Party 12/21/12

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End Of The World Party
Friday, 12/21/2012, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
MayanPartyThe Funky Biscuit
303 SE Mizner Blvd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Facebook Link

Upfront Marketing Group and the Funky Biscuit brings you the best collaboration in music yet, The Flyers with Special Guest David Shelley!

Come celebrate the End of the World with us, at the Mayan Calendar End Of The World Party taking place at the one and only Premier music venue The Funky Biscuit!

The Flyers: Energetic, heart-pounding, power trio!

Lighting up nightclubs, festivals etc. with their charismatic take on songs that you know and love,The Flyers have the ability to captivate an audience.

Some people go out to listen to good music, some people go out just to dance, some people love the blues and others just love to rock! At The Flyers show, you definitely get all this and more! The Flyers feature Patrick Farinas on guitar, keys, “b3”, drums and lead vocals. Patrick is accompanied by his protege Jordan Richards on bass and Joe Beard on Drums. The Flyers are a must-see act whose shows are filled with loyal fans, popular songs, a good vibe, and always a great time!

http://theflyersmusic.com/

David Shelley- A True Blues Man whose original songs have captured South Florida, with powerful vocals and killer guitar!

David Shelley, vocalist, guitar and songwriter is best known for his shows with his band ‘David Shelley and Bluestone’, bringing together Blues and Rock fans, with his own renditions on classic songs and popular originals, it’s always a hell of a performance!

Their latest released album “That’s My Train” has received extensive airplay in Europe, Asia and Australia and original songs featured in Album compilations distributed worldwide.

David’s charisma and talent will capture you on and off stage, while he thrives on working with other talented musicians to create unique experiences for his audience.

www.DavidShelleyandBluestone.com

The Flyers with Special Guest David Shelley will be a show you don’t want to miss.

Bubucheek Clothing And The Archives Present: The Fall/Winter Launch Of Bubucheek Clothing 12/8/12

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Bubucheek Clothing And The Archives Present: The Fall/Winter Launch Of Bubucheek Clothing
Saturday, December 8th, 2012 – 7-9 PM
The Archives
1304 East Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Come check out the hottest sneaker boutique in south Florida. Hipster appeal with a NY vibe, the Archives presents the fall/winter launch of Bubucheek Clothing. Be the first to grab the softest hoodies around and grab a drink at their open bar as DJ MK spins. This exclusive event includes invited guests: Tyler Greene – Houston Astros, Jon Jay – St. Louis Cardinals, Adam Ciesielski – Actor, Mike Morse – Washington Nationals, Gio Gonzalez – Washington Nationals, Anthony Swarzak – Minnesota Twins and other local celebrities, media members and industry professionals.

Bubucheek makes Limited Edition Graphic Tees, Hoodies, Beanies, Scarves and Loungewear. Bubucheek started in 2008 by Russ Gossett, Austin Wasserman and Richard Giannotti. We started Bubucheek with a phone call to an old friend and a meeting with a new one. Since those first sweaty days printing in an attic in July 2008, we have continued to build a brand with a purpose encouraging everyone to “Think Positive. Live Confident.” While printing on premium fabric, we also keep our designs simple and color schemes relevant to the season. We strive to create an atmosphere that allows customers to become friends and provide them with great customer service. www.bubucheek.com

If you’re looking for exclusive, fresh finds, look no further. The Archives offers newly released, limited edition sneakers, accessories, and clothing for men. Keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter for VIP store events like live musical performances, exclusive autograph sessions, fan photos, art shows and exhibits. Inspired by minimalist designs found in New York’s SOHO boutiques and a love of fashion and sneakers, Brad and team have come together to deliver something special to Fort Lauderdale’s historic fashion thoroughfare. Brad brings you The Archives. The Archives is located on the East end of the famed Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Less than two miles from the beach and steps from the beautiful Riverwalk, tourists and locals alike can be found strolling the boulevard, dining at sidewalk cafes, and, of course, shopping. With the addition of a trend setting boutique for men, Fort Lauderdale’s upbeat, high-fashion district now has it all.

Florida Grand Opera presents La bohème 11/17/12-12/8/12

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Florida Grand Opera presents La bohème
floridagrandopera11-08-12November 17 through December 8, 2012
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami.

Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale.

Admission:
Tickets start at just $11*. Select your seats on-line 24 hours a day securely at www.FGO.org or call our Box Office at 800.741.1010, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To be young, in love and in Paris… Puccini’s La bohème. Did you know the hit Broadway musical Hollywood Rent was inspired by an opera? Come see the original story in all its glory at the Arsht Center and Broward Center. If you’ve never experienced this opera, now is your chance. If you’ve seen La bohème before, you don’t want to miss the timeless music, the riveting story, and the opera that is, arguably, the most popular in the world. Award winning Ailyn Pérez, featured in Opera News and Vanity Fair will steal your heart as Mimì, while Mexican tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz dazzles in the role of Rodolfo.

South florida natural Hair Beauty & welliness Expo 12/16/12

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South florida natural Hair Beauty & welliness Expo
Sunday, 12/16/2012, 10:00 am – 08:00 am
sf-v2Marriott North
6650 N. Andrews Ave,
Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Webpage Link

Come one come all to celebrate this holiday gala.
This event is to promote natural hair and holistic way of living. We have free workshops,fashion showcase, entertainment, and vendors so you can shop til you drop. We will have hair demonstrations. And much more. This even have your name on it.

Artist Talk By Martin Casuso–Fiber Art Sculpture and Installation Art 11/20/12

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ARTIST TALK by MARTIN CASUSO–Fiber Art Sculpture & Installation art
Tuesday, 11/20/2012, 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
UM1Broward North Regional/BC Library
1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Facebook Link

Casuso is a Cuban-American artist based in Miami.
With its origins in mainstream craft, his work involves
a deliberate shift from decorative home-based crafts to
conceptual works of art. His medium is a combination
of products, fiber and thrift store goods, handled in a
nostalgic way that shows layers of labor, representing
the ephemeral nature of our lives and the transitory
nature of value.

Location: Broward North Regional Library, Room 154 (Auditorium)
1000 Coconut Creek Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066

This lecture is part of a series, presented by Broward College North Campus Fine Arts department and Student Life.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATES For the next Talks in this series:

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 6:30pm
KLAUDIO RODRIGUEZ, Assistant Curator at The Frost Art Museum at Florida International University

Wednesday February 20th, 2013 at 6:30pm
JAMES BRUTUS | Figurative Painting – In conjunction with Black History

Tuesday March 19th, 2013 at 6:30pm
JIM DRAIN | Sculpture & Installation art using recycled materials

Wednesday April 24th, 2013 at 6:30pm
FEDERICO URIBE | Found / repurposed object sculpture – Earth Week

Organized by Lisa Rockford, Assistant Professor

Art Fest: One day Art Sale and Exhibition 11/20/12

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ART FEST: One day Art Sale & Exhibition
Tuesday, 11/20/2012, 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
ArtFest_PressRelease-2Broward North Regional/BC Library
1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Facebook Link

The Art Club of Broward College North Campus presents the First Annual ART FEST.
This daylong event, features festivities which are free to the public, celebrating the visualarts and the art of talented Broward College students working in all disciplines.

Student Art Exhibition & Affordable Art Sale
An exhibition of two and three-dimensional works will be on display throughout the day presenting a spectrum of media and disciplines used by talented new and veteran artists currently working within the college’s Fine Arts Dept. Works will include visually stimulating paintings, drawings and design and ceramics ranging from purely sculptural to functional items like mugs, cups, bowls and other great
holiday present ideas. A collaborative art installation will also be on display which visitors can take part in.

Live Art Demonstrations, Food & Beverage Sale
One of our featured artists is Elisa Cresse, an advanced ceramics student who combines wheel throwing with hand building and finely crafted organic details. Her ambitious forms, influenced by nature, are often functional, including sculptural water fountains as part of her repertoire. Elisa will be doing a live wheel throwing demonstration. Other students will paint and draw for the public’s viewing pleasure.
Food and beverages will also be for sale. All proceeds from this and a portion from art sales will raise funds for future Art Club activities and events.

Artist Talk by Martin Casuso 6:30pm | Library Auditorium
Fiber Art Sculpture & Installation art
The celebration will culminate with a talk by acclaimed professional artist Martin Casuso at 6:30.
Casuso is a Cuban-American artist based in Miami. With its origins in mainstream craft, his work involves a deliberate shift from decorative home-based crafts to conceptual works of art. His medium is a combination of products, fiber and thrift store goods, handled in a nostalgic way that shows layers of labor, representing the ephemeral nature of our lives and the transitory nature of value.

Pecha Kucha Night at Girls’ Club 11/15/12

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Pecha Kecha Night at Girls’ Club
599Thursday, November 15, 7pm
Girls’ Club
117 NE 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale  FL  33301

In partnership with Urban Matters CoLAB,  Girls’ Club hosts the second installment of Pecha Kucha FTL,  a series of rapid-fire artist presentations.

Artists from Girls’ Club collection and beyond share their involvement with line. 

Extending the line into new territories, these artists create with hand manipulated 16mm film, fiber and embroidery, photography, book making, large scale projection and installation.

Artists:  
Rosemarie Chiarlone and Susan Weiner
Nereida Garcia Ferraz 
Jiae Hwang
Maureen McQuillan
Dinorah de Jesús Rodriguez 
Carrie Sieh

Winter Fest at Broward Mall 11/16/12-11/18/12

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Winter Fest at Broward Mall
Friday, 11/16/2012, 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2012-10-21-at-11.20.00-AMRafael Dominguez
8000 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation 333,
Boulevard, Florida 33388
Facebook Link

WINTER FEST AT BROWARD MALL

We invite you to come out and celebrate Winterfest taking place at BROWARD Mall These great event will feature a wide array of vendors and exhibitors selling and promoting the best of their products and services in a fun, safe, and family-oriented setting with activities for kids and live music and entertainment.

As a family-based event promotion company, it is our priority to organize family-oriented events like these, where small businesses, artists, & service providers can find a window of opportunity to promote their brands to the hundreds of visitors that come to these malls everyday at a very low cost. WINTERFEST will feature all the best of our community, including great art, music, dance, shopping, and more!

There will be fun entertainment for kids, including face painting, balloon animals, dancing, and more! Adults will enjoy great music, live entertainment, sampling of different products, and fun for the whole family. There is no better way to celebrate the arrival of winter!

Admission is completely FREE!

Christmas bazaar 2012 12/7/12-12/9/12

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Christmas bazaar 2012
Sunday, 12/07/2012, 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
Rafael Dominguez
8000 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation 333,
Boulevard, Florida 33388
Facebook Link

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2012 AT BROWARD MALL

We invite you to come out and celebrate CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2012 taking place at BROWARD Mall These great event will feature a wide array of vendors and exhibitors selling and promoting the best of their products and services in a fun, safe, and family-oriented setting with activities for kids and live music and entertainment.

As a family-based event promotion company, it is our priority to organize family-oriented events like these, where small businesses, artists, & service providers can find a window of opportunity to promote their brands to the hundreds of visitors that come to these malls everyday at a very low cost. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2012 will feature all the best of our community, including great art, music, dance, shopping, and more!

There will be fun entertainment for kids, including face painting, balloon animals, dancing, and more! Adults will enjoy great music, live entertainment, sampling of different products, and fun for the whole family. There is no better way to celebrate the arrival of winter!

Admission is completely FREE!

Celebrate Halloween at the Electrik Haunted Circus 10/31/12

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Celebrate Halloween at the Electrik Haunted Circus
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, Doors Open 8:30pm
Revolution Live
100 Sw Third Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(954) 727-0950, (954) 449-1025 (box office)                                                   
www.electrikcircus.com

Prices      $19.00 – General Admission
On Sale at The Revolution Live Box Office or www.livenation.com

Featuring: Felix Cartal with Rl Grime & Brass Knucles

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

Fright Night Las Olas To Benefit Boys and Girls Club Of Broward 10/20/12

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Fright Night Las Olas To Benefit Boys and Girls Club Of Broward
FRIGHT_NIGHT_INVITE_7pm October 20th, 2012
Riverside Hotel Lawn
620 East Las Olas Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

$50. general admission/$100. vip
Get your tickets here:
www.frightnightlasolas.com 

Mel & Erica Thaler Present: Fright Night Las Olas
Fort Lauderdale’s Premeire Halloween Costume Event
Hosted by: Channing Crowder & Julie Durda

Honoring Past Members of   "The No Passing Zone" Miami Dolphin Greats

Featuring:  Tastes from Fort Lauderdale’s Favorite Restaurants 

Live Music by: The Kinected &  The Hard Drinkin’ Pickles Band

Zimmerman’s Second Annual Livelong After Party 10/19/12

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Zimmerman’s Second Annual Livelong After Party
Friday, October 19, 7-10pm
LIVELONG AFTER PARTY CardPosh Lounge
110 N. Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tickets are just $10.
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Raffles, cocktails & yummy treats benefitting Lance Armstrong Foundation
 
Every purchased ticket gives you a specialty cocktail and the chance  to walk home with great prizes for the health conscious person. 
 
Additional raffle tickets are just $2 each, or an arm’s length for $15 (you do not have to be present to win, but you must print your phone number on each ticket) 
 
50/50 raffle
Other awesome raffle prizes:
1 Month Unlimited Classes At Bee Hive Fitness
3 Athletic Coaching Sessions At Dog House Cycling
Free Shoes ($100 Value Toward Shoes) From Runners Depot
$100 Gift Certificate From Trek Bicycle
$160 Gift Certificate From South Florida Crossfit
5 Free Classes ($90 Value) At The Barkan Method
3 1- Month La Fitness Memberships ($89 Value)
$50 Gift Certificate From Juice And Java 
Sofie Sunglasses From Big Wheel Cycles 
Intro To Climbing/Belay Class For Two At Coral Cliffs ($84.80 Value)
$100 Gift Certificate From Orange Theory Fitness Avenutra

Revolution Celebrates 8th Year With George Clinton 10/25/12

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Revolution Celebrates 8th Year With George Clinton
Thursday, October 25th, Doors open at 8PM. 
Revolution Live
100 SW Third Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale
Tickets are $26.00 in advance and $28.00 day of show. 
www.jointherevolution.net

Join us and George Clinton for a real party time celebration! Help us blow out the candles for our Eighth Anniversary!

Revolution Live, South Florida’s #1 live music and entertainment venue, celebrates its Eighth Anniversary on Thursday, October 25th with a special performance by George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic.  
 
For the past eight years, Revolution Live has been bringing, on a continuing basis, more live music, new and emerging acts, top performing names and old favorites than any other venue in South Florida.  From Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to Pink, My Chemical Romance and Arctic Monkeys, there have and will continue to be something for everyone on the stage at Revolution Live.

Jazzonian Presents 2nd Annual Exceptional Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival 10/27/12

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Jazzonian presents 2nd Annual Exceptional Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival
Saturday, October 27th, 2012, 11 AM to 4:00 PM
The Bienes Center for the Arts
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
2801 S.W. 12th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
www.jazzonian.org

Admission: $10 p/p
Kids Free

Today we proudly bequeath and entrust the future of Jazz in the capable hands of South Florida’s best and brightest Young Jazz Leaders!   Jazzonian is extremely pleased to recognize our 2012 Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival Honorees: Allen Kanovski and Florence Eisenberg (RIP). 

Thank You to our generous sponsors: Blue Jean Blues, Bienes Center for the Arts, Minute Marketing Productions  
Media Supporter: Radio Esperanza 1550 AM 
All proceeds from this event will benefit Jazzonian Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship education fund.

2012 Exceptional Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival  
Master of Ceremony: Mr. James Chism, VP of Jazzonian; Executive Director of the Exceptional Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival  
 
11 AM – 11:45 
Florida Atlantic University – Jazz Ensemble 
Derrick Newbold- sax 
Chris Lopez- drums 
Sophie Matera- vocals 
Christian Davis- guitar 
Jesse Lezcano- piano 
John Provenzano-Clarinet and Sax 
Jordan Duke-sax 
Adam Merkt-bass  
Dr. Tim Walter, Director  
 
12 – 12:45 PM 
Dreyfoos School of the Arts – Jazz in Six 
Holden Ross, tenor sax 
David Lacy, alto sax 
Adesh Balraj, trumpet 
Ben Batalla, piano 
Vince Moore, bass 
Tyson Jackson, drums 
Pedro Hernandez, Director  
 
12:45 – 1 PM 
Comments from Jazzonian Founder and President Bobby Ramirez – Keynote address by Honoree Mr. Allen Kanonvsky 
 
1:15 – 2 PM
Have You Seen Miss Rios
Andrew Forman – Guitar-Atlantic High School
Zoe Fromer – Vocals-Atlantic High School
Sebastian Rios-Bass-Miami Beach Senior High
Murph Aucamp- Dreyfoos School of the Arts
 
2:15 – 3 PM
Parkway Middle School of the Arts – SOTA Jazz Combo
Jake Pardo- Leader, Guitar, Clarinet
Rashaan Salaam- Trombone
Henry Ulett-Vargas- Piano
Justin Osbourne- Bass
Jelani Hamilton- Drums
Jamesly Jeanmary- Drums
Diron Holloway, Band Director
 
3:15 – 4 PM
The MH Project
Markus Howell – Alto Saxophone
Ben Stocker – Tenor Saxophone
Max Boiko -Trumpet 
Zack Auslander – guitar 
Chris Mills – Bass 
Charlie Steiner – Drums
 
The Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to promising young high school and college level Jazz musicians with the goal of inspiring individuals to become high achievers, developing future leaders in the community, empowering the next generation of Jazz musicians, and nurturing young fans of this artform.
 
"The story of Jazz (as is music and art) is a window to the human experience which enables each person to achieve his/her full potential. In that spirit, Jazz has the potential to inspire in the form of creativity, positive self-esteem, overcoming adversity, freedom of expression, leadership, and exceptionalism."

Tacos and Tatas Tuesdays at Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar Benefiting Susan G. Komen in October 2012

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Tacos and Tatas Tuesdays at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar Benefiting Susan G. Komen
October 2012
Fort Lauderdale – 1313 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL | 954.524.9550
Boca Raton – 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL | 561.416.2131
West Palm Beach –224 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL | 561.650.100 
Palm Beach Gardens – 5090 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 561.429.4758
Orlando  – 7468 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819 | 407.226.0550
 
"Tacos & Tatas Tuesdays" is back! The entire month of October, all five Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar locations will donate a percentage of their famed Taco Tuesday sales to breast cancer research via Susan G. Komen. Last year, Rocco’s Tacos donated $15,000 to the South Florida affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and with two new restaurants in the expanding empire, owner Rocco Mangel has set a goal of $25,000 for 2012. 
 
For $14.99 per person, guests can chow down on all-you-can-eat tacos including Rocco’s signature chicken, pork, steak, beef, mushroom, shrimp or mahi tacos, each outfitted with all the fixings. The special is available every Tuesday from open to close and drinks specials start at 7 pm including $5 tequila drinks & shots, $15 margarita pitchers, $3 Mexican beers & $6 ultimate vodka drinks. 
 
In hopes of generating additional contributions, anytime Rocco is on the bar in his custom-made breast cancer awareness pink patent leather shoes, he’ll pour complimentary tequila as a thank you. Any supporter that donates $100 or more will also receive a bottle of Rocco’s own namesake Milagro Tequila to take home. You can catch him at all five locations. Follow him on his Facebook fanpage to find out where he’ll be at www.Facebook.com/RoccosTacos.

Patterns for PAWS at DCOTA 10/10/12

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Patterns for PAWS
PFP InviteWednesday, Oct. 10th at 11:00 a.m.
DCOTA
1855 Griffin Road
Dania Beach, FL 33004

Tickets start at $85.00 or designer seats are available at $125.00 (designer seats are limited).
For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 954-266-6827.

Pedigree pups and adoptable pets from the Humane Society of Broward County will sashay down the runway, presenting a collection of couture canine apparel on Wednesday, October 10 at PAWS’ 4th annual “Patterns for PAWS” event.   This highly popular event, taking place at the newly renovated Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA), has become a favorite among animal lovers.  Event co-chairs, Luann Alorro and Tara Forman, promise that guests will be astounded by the one-of-a-kind collaborations from the industry’s most celebrated designers and showrooms.
 
The day begins at 11:00 a.m. with a cocktail hour where guests will be able to bid on an array of items in the silent auction.  In addition, there will be prize drawing tickets available for the chance to win a fabulous spa on location package from Tease Salon and also a custom made designer dog bed.  Guests will also have the opportunity to visit with some of the adorable pets from the Humane Society of Broward County and even adopt while they are there.  Once lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. a highly anticipated doggie fashion show will be underway. 
 
This event would not be possible without the generous support of the following sponsors: DCOTA, Christine & Austin Forman, Christy & Andrew Gumberg, Lys & Bill Rubin, Dianne & George Bunnell and Ingrid & Brian Poulin, Tara & Miles Forman, Jeannie & Steve Hudson – Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill, Tease Salon, Lilac And Lilies, Premier Beverage Company, Wilson Daniels, Laetitia, Sweeter Days, Fresh & Fabulous Creations, Little’s Photography and Betty’s Model Group.

Proceeds from Patterns for PAWS will benefit the Humane Society of Broward County and will help find homes for thousands of homeless animals.

TCG Presents Improving Property Values in Condominiums Seminar in Fort Lauderdale 10/16/12

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TCG Presents Improving Property Values in Condominiums Seminar in Fort Lauderdale
ConGRP_logo_CMYK_wTAG_kOctober 16, 2012, 5:30 pm
Embassy Suites
1100 Southeast 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 
www.TCGevents.com/FLL
 
The continental Group is proud to present this free seminar as part of the Continental Certified Educational Program Series. As Florida’s leading property management company, TCG promotes the sharing of best practices in and around the communities we serve in order to promote enhanced Association Board efficiency and effectiveness. This interactive discussion will have a panel of experts focusing on several key areas that impact a prospective buyer’s perception on your community including: improving your community’s curb appeal; enhancing amenities and services; a review of maintenance fees, reserve funding policies and your community’s financial health; Rules & Regulations and how they impact a buyer’s decision; and availability of mortgage financing.
 
To RSVP, please contact Astrid Marten at 954-734-5522 or amarten@tcgmgt.com. Prior to the formal presentation, join us for a Vendor Expo featuring some of the top suppliers in the industry.
 
Facilitated by Rob Rabin, Chief Operating Officer of The Continental Group.

TCG Presents Strategic Financial Planning for Condominium Association Seminar in Pompano Beach 10/10/12

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TCG Presents Strategic Financial Planning for Condominium Association Seminar in Pompano Beach
ConGRP_logo_CMYK_wTAG_kOctober 10, 2012, 6:30 pm
Herb Skolnick Center
800 Southwest 36th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
www.TCGevents.com/palmaire
 
The continental Group is proud to present this free seminar as part of the Continental Certified Educational Program Series. As Florida’s leading property management company, TCG promotes the sharing of best practices in and around the communities we serve in order to promote enhanced Association Board efficiency and effectiveness. Hosted by a panel of subject matter experts, this seminar will provide attendees with: tips from subject matter experts about sound and sustainable financial strategies; best practices and innovative ideas for developing realistic association budgets; and legal perspectives on risk management.
 
To RSVP, please contact Riko Floyd at 954-734-5522 or nfloyd@tcgmgt.com . Upon completion of this seminar, attendees will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
 
Facilitated by Kregg Hale, Vice President of Operations of The Continental Group.

Pink It Up at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek during October to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Pink It Up at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek during October to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CoCoLOGO_ALL-NEW_tagOctober 1 – 31, 2012, Ongoing
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com
 
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is proud to announce “Pink It Up,” an initiative to support Breast Cancer Awareness throughout October. All month long, guests can purchase a “Pink It Up” t-shirt for $10 or a wristband for $2 at the Player’s Club Xperience, as well as elect to add $1 to their bill at any casino restaurant. All proceeds will benefit Memorial Health Services and Gilda’s Club of South Florida.
 
“We are proud to offer “Pink It Up” as an opportunity for our guests to get involved and support such a worthy cause this October,” said Steve Bonner, president of Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. “Although many great strides have been made in breast cancer awareness and treatment, there remains much to be accomplished and we are dedicated to doing all that we can to make a difference.”
       
Gilda’s Club South Florida (GCSF) is a free cancer support community for women, men, children, and teens with all types of cancer. The club offers more than 60 networking groups, lectures, workshops, specialized children’s and teen programs, and social events monthly in a nonresidential, non-medical, home-like setting.
 
In 1997, GCSF moved into its first “home” in office space donated by Memorial Healthcare Services. In 1999, GCSF moved to its current home – a warm, welcoming, historic house in downtown Fort Lauderdale on the Tarpon River. GCSF membership is currently more than 3,000 adults and 500 children.

Award-winning Polka King Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 11/18/12

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Award-winning Polka King Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra Waltz into Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
scccNovember 18, 2012, 1 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek – The Pavilion
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
seminolecasinococonutcreek.com
Purchase Tickets
 
Don’t miss the “King of polka!” The 18 time Grammy Award-winning Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra will waltz their way into your heart at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Sunday, November 18 at 1 p.m. Plus, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will offer a selection of German beers, Jägermeister, hot pretzels and popcorn during the show, as well as beer basted bratwurst sandwiches with chips for $5, which you can add a German beer to for just $2 more.
 
Sturr’s orchestra is on the “Top Ten List of the All-Time Grammy Awards,” and has acquired more Grammy nominations than anyone in the history of musical polka awards. The group has built a loyal fan base and their tremendous popularity has also resulted in being voted the “#1 Polka Band in the Country” for the past 10 years. Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra have recently completed their third recording with country superstar Willie Nelson, and have also recorded with other notable artists over the years, including Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys, Boots Randolph, Mel Tillis, Brenda Lee, banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck and folk legend Arlo Guthrie.
 
Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra have appeared on Saturday Night Live several times and The Grand Ole Opry, as well as performed to sold out crowds at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and more. In addition, the band has appeared in television commercials for Budweiser, Pontiac and Mrs. T’s Pierogies, who selected Sturr to be their national spokesperson. Sturr’s music has even been heard on the popular television show Jeopardy!, and has caught the attention of CNN, ABC, NBC, Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report and many more.
 
With over 100 recordings to date, his orchestra has been well recognized and rewarded throughout the very competitive music industry. Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra is arguably the most popular polka band in America, and even have their own TV show, The Jimmy Sturr Show, which features many guest stars and a variety of music weekly on the RFD-TV network.
 
Tickets start at $15* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

InSense Miami Monthly Networking Event at Yolo Restaurant 10/2/12

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InSense Miami Monthly Networking Event at  Yolo Restaurant
DownloadedFile10/02/2012, 6:00
YOLO Restaurant and O Lounge
O Lounge at YOLO Restaurant
333 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
$5 gets you in or $10 at the doo
Register Online
 
Start your night of networking in the O lounge which provides a unique vibe in a polished setting that glows as the night progresses. It’s a comfortable gathering spot that feels trendy but without being pretentious.
 
The first 25 guests will enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and everyone will enjoy happy hour pricing until 7PM.

Make sure to bring plenty of business cards for:
* fun networking
* business card Bingo
* raffles

Valet is available for $5.00 per car. Garage parking is also $5.00 per car & limited street parking.
 
Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 6PM.

Shooting For The Stars Runway Show to Benefit Cameras For Kids Foundation 10/20/12

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Shooting For The Stars Runway Show to Benefit Cameras For Kids Foundation
October 20, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Jet Runway Café
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
5540 NW 21st Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

$75 per ticket, with proceeds benefitting Cameras for Kids Foundation 
Tickets are $75.
Purchase Online.

On October 20th, models will hit the runway at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to strut their stuff for the third annual “Shooting for the Stars” runway show benefiting Cameras for Kids Foundation (CFKF). The non-profit organization is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of abandoned children by inspiring them to create art through the camera lens. CFKF uses photography to capture participant’s imaginations, empower them, build confidence, self-esteem and open a whole new world for them to visualize and create.

Models will sport the latest fashions from Lilac And Lilies Boutique styled by Michelle DiMarco.  The show will feature the season’s most coveted designers including Bailey 44, Parker, RaMona LaRue, Charlie Jade, Veronica M., Stop Staring!, House of Harlow 1960, Kendra Scott, French Connection, and Black Halo as well as a live auction of photography created by Cameras For Kids participants.

DiMarco brings more than 15 years of celebrity styling experience to the runway and has been featured in various media outlets including People, Lucky, Redbook and Timeout New York magazines, VHI’s “Basketball Wives”, FOX’s “Style File” and “Deco Drive” and other TV programs. In addition, Lilac & Lilies has been voted “Best Boutique” by Gold Coast magazine for the last three years in a row.

The event will also feature live musical entertainment, savory tastings and a silent auction.  All proceeds from the event will benefit Cameras for Kids Foundation.

Brian Weiss, M.D. Book Discussion and Signing 10/2/12

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Brian Weiss, M.D. Book Discussion and Signing
MOA-Brian-Weiss10/2/12, 6:00 p.m.
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
http://bit.ly/MOAweiss

New York Times Best Selling author of Many Lives, Many Masters visits Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale

Books & Books and the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale present Brian Weiss, M.D. and his daughter Amy Weiss discussing and signing copies of Miracles Happen: The Transformational Healing Power of Past-Life Memories.

In this revolutionary new book, Dr. Weiss, The New York Times bestselling author of Many Lives, Many Masters, examines the physical, emotional, and spiritual healing that  comes when one freely accepts and embraces the reality of reincarnation.

Forever Pink Soiree Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Gala 11/10/12

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"Forever Pink Soiree" Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Gala
Forever-Pink-SoireSaturday, November 10, 2012, 7:00pm EST
Harbor Beach Resort & Spa Marriott
3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.nueevents.com 
 
N.U.E. Event Planning & Services, Inc. is pleased to announce its first annual “Forever Pink Soiree” Breast Cancer Awareness  The beneficiary of this year’s Forever Pink Soirée is the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, who is dedicated to ending breast cancer through advocacy, education, and research.

Street Food Rumble With Over 40 Food Trucks at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 9/29/12

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Street Food Rumble With Over 40 Food Trucks at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 
scccSaturday, September 29, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com  
 
Get your taste buds ready for Street Food Rumble, a contest uniting the best Food Trucks from all over Florida in one stop, at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Over 40 fantastic Food Trucks will join the competition to vie for the prestigious titles in five different categories. The competition will be judged by professionals with many years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Be sure to bring your appetite and make plans to sink your teeth into some great food and lots of fun.

3rd Annual L-DUB Film Festival 9/28/12-9/30/12

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3rd Annual L-DUB Film Festival
Friday, Sept 28th to Sunday Sept. 30th, Friday 8:00pm to Sunday 5:30pm
Lake Worth Stonzek Theater
709 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
lakeworthplayhouse.org
 
The Films featured in the L-DUB Film Festival will include 4 music videos, 4 documentaries, 7 student films and 17 shorts.  
 
Seminars will be running Saturday afternoon on a variety of subjects of interest to filmmakers and fans alike.  They provide a time to meet with industry professionals in a relaxed, intimate Q&A environment adjacent to the Stonzek Theatre.
 
Industry Collaboration is something we are promoting and encouraging as a vital component to the festival.  
 
Celebrations are an integral part of every festival and L-DUB has brought the fun!  Don’t miss out on opportunities to party with filmmakers and friends as we honor the artistry of film and celebrate the artists.
 
The People
A Special Guest: Alex Hyde-White. 
Our Festival Director: Charlie Birnbaum.

Caribe Arts Fest Inaugural Launch and Block Party 9/28/12

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caribe artsCaribe Arts Fest Inaugural Launch and Block Party
Friday, September 28, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Las Olas Riverfront, Downtown Ft Lauderdale (Suite 100 Restaurant & Lounge)
300 SW 1st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RSVP Online

Caribe Arts Fest is organized by the American Art Initiative, this South Florida based organization is focused on creating avenues for artists to share their mediums while developing personal and business sustainability and viability.  They do not believe in or support the “starving artist” cliché and as such work to promote arts and culture, empower artists, highlight artistic expression while advocating for and supporting entrepreneurship and economies of scale. As such, we use the term “artrepreneurship” which mean the development of business skills to continue creative expression. We are a resource for artists and art aficionados; bridging business with creativity of all mediums.

Truluck’s Fort Lauderdale Hosts Luncheon Benefiting The Heart Gallery Of Broward County Celebrating 100th and 101st Adoptions 10/5/12

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Truluck’s Fort Lauderdale Hosts Luncheon Benefiting The Heart Gallery Of Broward County Celebrating 100th and 101st Adoptions
A017224D-D30F-4340-BEBD-D812B32DBB42Friday, Oct. 5 from 12-1:30 p.m.
Truluck’s Seafood Steak and Crabhouse at The Galleria Mall
2584A East Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

A pledge of $100 or more to The Heart Gallery per person is suggested to attend the luncheon. Truluck’s is also challenging donors to pledge $1000 or more – those who do will receive a $100 gift card for the restaurant. RSVPs are required for the event, and luncheon sponsorship opportunities are available. To RSVP and for more information, please contact Jennifer Thomason, The Heart Gallery of Broward County Director of Development and Community Relations at 954-439-1916 or jennifer@heartgalleryofbroward.org .

A unique sit-down pledge luncheon benefiting The Heart Gallery of Broward County, a traveling photography exhibit of foster children who are waiting to be permanently adopted. The public is invited to attend the special event.

Truluck’s is hosting the luncheon in celebration of The Heart Gallery of Broward County’s milestone 100th and 101st adoptions since its 2006 inception. On June 11, Miramar family Roy and Marta DePasquale adopted teenage brothers Tyler and Kyle, whose photos they first saw in The Heart Gallery two years ago.

During the luncheon, Marta DePasquale will speak about their experience of adopting four teenage children (Tyler, Kyle and their two teenage daughters who they adopted together in 2009). Attendees will enjoy delicious menu items including a signature Truluck’s dish prepared by Head Chef Chi Chan, as well as wines. The Galleria is a major sponsor of the event. Approximately 100 people are expected to attend.

Taking their challenge even further, Truluck’s will host one complimentary dinner for any family that adopts a Heart Gallery of Broward County child from Oct. 5, 2012–Oct. 5, 2013. In fact, the DePasquales recently enjoyed their complimentary dinner at Truluck’s (pictured).

The Heart Gallery of Broward County’s 100th and 101st adoptions represent a great increase in adoptions through the organization. Since the beginning of 2012, there have been 21 finalized adoptions through the organization. There are also a number of pending adoptions.

The event is sponsored by Truluck’s Seafood Steak and Crabhouse, The Galleria Mall and AutoNation. During the event, guests will have a chance to win a custom room design and furniture upgrade donated by City Furniture valued at $1000.

“We very much support The Heart Gallery of Broward County and are happy to share in the celebration of their 100th and 101st adoptions,” said Scott Gardiner, general manager of Truluck’s. “Through this event, we encourage families to learn more about adoption and they joy it can bring to everyone involved.”

Melissa Milroy, senior marketing manager of The Galleria, said, “We are honored to be a part of this luncheon and The Heart Gallery of Broward County’s accomplishments. This organization has changed many lives, and will continue to change many more.”

The Heart Gallery is displayed in many public places just like an art exhibit, as well as on the organization’s Web site. Every photograph is a vibrant composition taken by a professional media or portrait photographer, and is coupled with a bio card that describes each child’s personality and interests. The Gallery presents an emotional appeal to the community to adopt, volunteer, or donate money or goods.

With the help of The Heart Gallery of Broward County’s photographic displays, ChildNet, a private non-profit agency that handles adoptions from the state system, strives to find loving families for these children. Both agencies have combined efforts to raise money to benefit foster children in Broward County. According to ChildNet’s records, there are 350 teens in licensed foster care in Broward County.  Teens are about 43 percent of all youth in foster care in Broward County, and represent more than half of the children who are currently in The Heart Gallery of Broward County.

Brotherly Love Productions Schedule September – October 2012

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Brotherly Love Productions schedule for the end of September & October

Sunday 9/23
BLP Rockout With Your Cookout ft. Nag Champayons
@ Hurricane Bar & Lounge
640-7 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
561.278.0282 | www.hurricanelounge.com
6-8pm – FREE BBQ | 9pm – 1am – FREE Show
www.NagChampayons.com
 
Thursday 9/27
The Heavy Pets w/ Ketchy Shuby + DJ HiGrade
@ Propaganda
6 South J Street, Lake Worth FL 33460
561.547.7273 | www.PropagandaLW.com
$5 for 21+ | $10 ages 18-20 | 9pm
Ladies drink FREE well cocktails all night
www.TheHeavyPets.com  | www.KetchyShuby.com  | www.DJHiGrade.com
 
AURA Thursday ft. Sosos
@ Funky Biscuit
303 Southeast Mizner Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.395.2929 | www.FunkyBiscuit.com
FREE for 21+ | $5 for 18-20 | 9pm
www.SososMusic.com
 
Friday 9/28
The Heavy Pets
@ Will Call
700 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami FL 33732
www.WillCallMiami.com
$10 | 21+ | 9pm
www.TheHeavyPets.com  
 
Saturday 9/29
Aquaphonics + Sonic Spank + DJ Scott Solomon
@ Propaganda
6 South J Street, Lake Worth FL 33460
561.547.7273 | www.PropagandaLW.com
$7 for 21+ | $10 for 18+ | 9pm
www.AquaphonicsBand.com  | www.SonicSpank.com  
 
Sunday 9/30
BLP Rockout With Your Cookout ft. Sonic Spank
@ Hurricane Bar & Lounge
640-7 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
561.278.0282 | www.hurricanelounge.com
6-8pm – FREE BBQ | 9pm – 1am – FREE Show
www.SonicSpank.com
 
Wednesday 10/10
Dopapod
@ Guananbanas
960 North Highway A1a, Jupiter, FL 33477
561.578.4668 | www.Guanabanas.com
FREE | 8pm | 21+
www.Dopapod.com
 
Friday 10/12
Dopapod w/ Fusik
@ Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
2621 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.368.4643 | www.TheFunkyBuddha.com
$8adv/$10dos | 9pm | 18+
www.Dopapod.com  | www.FusikMusik.com

Brotherly Love Productions schedule for the end of September & October with shows in Miami, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth & Jupiter. Dopapod is returning to South Florida for two shows including a Friday, October 12th date at the Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery in Boca. Since their last appearance they’ve played countless festivals including Camp Bisco, Mountain Jam, Catskill Chill, Bonnaroo, Burning Man, Bear Creek and more, and they released a new album titled “Drawn Onward.” Their highly anticipated return is definitely set to be an incredible night of high energy dance party music.

Family Conference 11/4/12

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Family Conference
11/4/12, 8am
Nova Southeastern University Arena
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL
www.facebook.com/AmericanHeartHeroes

The family conference is an all-day event designed to bring children living with heart disease and their families together to learn and have fun! Parents will be presented with the latest medical, educational and social information that comes with raising a Heart Hero while the kids enjoy a day to remember!

Download the Information PDF

Chick Flicks presents High Art

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Chick Flicks presents High Art
chick-flicks-web_bannerSaturday, September 29, 6pm 
Girls’ Club
117 NE 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301
www.girlsclubcollection.org/events .

Join us for a screening of High Art, directed by Lisa Cholodenko and starring Ally Sheedy, Radha Mitchell and Patricia Clarkson. The film is loosely based on artist Nan Goldin’s life and work. 

A work of Goldin’s is featured in the current Girls’ Club exhibition Re-Framing the Feminine which will be closing following this event.

  Doors open at 6pm, screening begins soon after,  followed by the FATVillage ArtWalk, from 7-11pm.  Tickets are available at the door for a $5 suggested donation,  snacks and refreshments also available. 
 
This film is Rated R and intended for mature audiences.

Legendary Bluesmen Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 11/11/12

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Legendary Bluesmen Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
buddy-guy-photo-6November 11, 2012, 7 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek – The Pavilion
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com
 
The legendary Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang are bringing the blues to The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek at 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 11. Guy’s music can vary from the most traditional, deepest blues to a creative and unpredictable gumbo of the blues, avant rock, soul and free jazz that morphs at each of his performances.
 
Ranked 30th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time," Guy is known for his showmanship on stage – playing his guitar with drumsticks or strolling into the audience while playing solos. Fans  at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek can expect to hear favorites like “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Damn Right I’ve Got the Blues,” “Mustang Sally,” “Feels Like Rain” and "Stone Crazy," which was ranked 78th in Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.”
 
Critically acclaimed, Guy is a pioneer of the Chicago blues sound and has served as an influence to some of the most notable musicians of his generation, including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In the 1960s Guy was a member of Muddy Waters’ band and was a house guitarist at Chess Records. He can be heard on Howlin’ Wolf’s "Killing Floor" and Koko Taylor’s "Wang Dang Doodle" as well as on his own Chess sides and the fine series of records he made with harmonica player Junior Wells.
 
Jonny Lang is a Grammy Award-winning American blues, gospel and rock singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist. Lang’s music is notable for both his unusual voice, which has been compared to that of a 40-year-old blues veteran, and for his guitar solos. His solo patterns have especially been noted for his frequent use of wide vibratos.
 
In more than ten years on the road, Lang has toured with the Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, Aerosmith, B.B. King, Blues Traveler, Jeff Beck and Sting. In 1999, he was invited to play for a White House audience including President and Mrs. Clinton. Lang also made a cameo appearance in the film Blues Brothers 2000 as a janitor. In addition, Lang appears regularly as a part of the Experience Hendrix Tour along with many other well-known guitarists to pay tribute the deceased guitar legend Jimi Hendrix.
 
Tickets start at $70* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

Social Media Seminar Series: Google+ Training with Miami Google Marketing Team 9/19/12

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Social Media Seminar Series: Google+ Training w/ Miami Google Marketing Team
total_wine9/19/2012, 6:30 pm – 8:30 PM
Total Wine Plantation
801 S University Dr
Plantation, FL
RSVP: http://tiny.cc/xbmnkw
 
Join us and the Google marketing team and get an in-depth tour of the Google+ platform. This will include a tutorial of how to get setup, use all of the features effectively and understand why this is the best new social tool available.
 
    Google’s local field marketing team educates influencers on how to use Google+ effectively. They are focused on activating communities in fashion, music, sports and the nonprofit sector.
 
Free wine and cheese for all who attend
 
Event by Social Media Sass & The Innovative Consultant

Photographs of the 5th Annual New Times PAIRINGS Vintage 2012 at the Broward County Convention Center on 9/13/12

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5th Annual New Times PAIRINGS Vintage 2012 at the Broward County Convention Center on Thursday, September 13, 2012. What a great time we some amazing  food samples from well-known restaurants, an assortment of fine wines, craft beer and cocktails and live entertainment.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Jack & Jill’s Children’s Center,  their mission is to break the cycle of poverty for children of low-income, working families in Broward County through family-oriented child care services and family intervention and support.

The participating restaurants: 3030 Ocean, America’s Backyard, Alibi Catering, Another Perfect Party, Bimini Boatyard, Blue Moon Fort Lauderdale, Bravo Ristorante, Brooklyn Ice, Buddha Sky Bar, Café Vico Burrata, Casa D’Angelo, China Grill,  Christina Wan’s Mandarin House, Crazydilla food truck,Darryl & Oliver’s Café Maxx, Downtowner Saloon Slow, El Jefe Luchado, Firewall Food Truck, Gelato Petrini, Gran Forno, Grill on the Alley, Ideal Fusion Cuisine, Il Mulino, Knucklehead, La Barraca, Lauderdale Grill, MUGS BBQ, New River Pizza, Old Heidelberg Deli, Palate Party, Rebel House, ROK:BRGR, SAIA, Salsa Fiesta, Sea Level, Sette Bello, Smokey Bones, Steak 954, Tarpon Bend, TeeJay, YOLO

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Tiki Tweetup 9/19/12

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Tiki Tweetup
Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Shooters Waterfront Cafe
3033 NE 32nd Avenue
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
http://tweetvite.com/event/shooterstikitweetup
 
Join Shooters Waterfront Cafe and Jewel for an evening of libations*, finger foods, live music, FAB door prizes, and NETWORKING!
 
Meet the peeps in Broward that YOU should be doing business with–while taking in a stunning view of the intracoastal and enjoying Shooters fare.
 
You’ll also get to see Shooters’ FAB facility, including the special events building!
 
*Attendees will each receive one free drink ticket.  There will also be complimentary appetizers and drink specials.

The Underground – A new show about art in the 21st Century 9/21/12-10/13/12

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The Underground – A new show about art in the 21st Century
September 21 and 22, at 7 pm each night.
the-underground-flyer-2012GAB Studio in Miami
105 NW 23rd Street
Miami, Florida

Oct. 12 and 13 at 7pm
The New Light Theatre at Gallery 101
3354 NE 33rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
www.newlightgallery.org  and www.thekrane.com

What it’s all about:
THE UNDERGROUND is a show about what it means to be an artist in the 21st century. That’s the big idea. On a narrative level, it’s about a young woman named Maude, who has just returned to live with her parents after getting an architecture degree, unsure of what to do with her life. Her parents, ex-musicians and ex-hippies, who used to open for The Dead, are baffled. Meanwhile, Maude is struggling with ideas of superficiality, wondering whether it’s even possible to create something with "depth" in this day and age. She decides that the only way to do it is to build herself an "underground." Literally, she’s digging a hole in her parent’s backyard. Will she succeed? What will she find there? 
Come to the show and find out. 
 
Why it’s Different:
The Underground isn’t just a show, it’s an event. Specifically, it is piece of "devised theater." What’s devised theatre? you ask. Vanessa Garcia, Founding Artistic Director of The Krane, explains: "This means that we didn’t start out with a script. Instead, the script arose out of the rehearsal process. I had a set of ideas I wanted to deal with — about art and what it means to make art today — and we took it from there." 
In the process of creating THE UNDERGROUND, the actor’s wrote, the writer’s directed, and each member of the cast, staff, and crew became a mixed-media artist, taking on new roles.  
 
And this is just a beginning. The show, which will run between half an hour and forty minutes, will expand from this production throughout the coming year. Garcia will take the process to LA, where she will continue to collaborate with actors, writers, and directors, to create a full length piece. The idea is to work this piece under the lead of Garcia and the co-production of Wendy White, co-founder of New Light theatre, throughout the year, and through the summer of 2013… 
This 2012 launch, starting in September in Miami, is just the start of a much larger project and both Garcia and Wendy White, Co-producer and contributing writer and director, will continue to develop and, most importantly, BRING IT BACK TO MIAMI!
"The Underground brings art, song, theatre and dance to surface in a spontaneous burst of creative energy that frees the artistic souls in all of us to laughter!" states Wendy White, contributing writer and co-director of the Underground. "Join us as we break new ground theatrically with our collaborative creation revealing purely developed characters exploding with artistic passion."
 
What else? 
For the Miami Show, we will also have a dance performance by Jessica Pusceddu and reception (drinks will be served) starting at 7 pm, right before THE UNDERGROUND takes the stage. 
For the Fort Lauderdale show, there will also be pre-show beverages. And, following THE UNDERGROUND, the audience will be invited to experience another kind of "underground movement" in the artwork of Roland Ruocco.  www.rolandruocco.com
Ruocco’s art series is entitled, Earth Counterpart. "Earth Counterpart is a theoretical planet, a pristine world of high vibrational energies sharing the same with and of similar dimensions to Earth, but with vastly different landmasses, climates, flora and fauna," says Ruocco of his work, which is a unique combination of art and theoretical science.  
The creative development and exploration of Earth Counterpart involves mapmaking, climatology, and formulating its evolved flora and fauna, brought to life via multi media visual arts such as drawing, painting, and computer aided design.
Krane, Inc. was named Best of the City 2010 by Miami Magazine, as the best up and coming theatre company in town. http://vanessagarcia.org/press/tethrical-chairs.php. Also in 2010, Vanessa Garcia, the Founding Artistic Director of Krane, Inc. was named one of Miami’s 20 Under 40 by The Miami Herald for her work in theatre. For more information about Garcia, please visit: www.vanessagarcia.org
 
Wendy White and Roland Ruocco are co-Founders of the New Light Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit public foundation, whose mission is to serve their community by providing cultural outreach through the arts and education.  More information about the writer and director, Wendy White can be found on her website: www.newlightgallery.org. Please visit: http://www.newlightgallery.org/paintingswendy/theater-resume.html
 
As for the companies themselves — Krane, Inc. and the New Light Foundation, Inc. have won numerous awards; have produced performances all over the world from Amsterdam to Edinburgh; New York City to Miami and have tackled subjects relating to women, love, politics, and Shakespeare.
 
For more information and/or interviews, please contact Vanessa Garcia at vgarcia43@yahoo.com and/or 305-450-9931 or Wendy White at wendywhitelight@homail.com and/or 954-829-0638. We welcome questions one and all! Looking forward to speaking.

Art Fallout 10/6/12

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Art Fallout 10/6/12
falloutSaturday, October 6, 2012, 5-9pm
downtown Fort Lauderdale
For more information visit www.girlsclubcollection.org/events .

@Girls’ Club | 117 NE 2 Street
Art Fallout: Drawn In, a one-day, open call exhibition of works on paper

@1310 Gallery | 1310 SW 2 Court (Middle Street)
Appropriated Gender, group exhibition of visual art and performance

@FATVillage | NW 1 Avenue, between 5-6 Street
open artist studios, exhibitions, alternative spaces and food trucks

@Cadence | 435 N Andrews Avenue
an exhibition of living art, unique design and furniture

@the Museum of Art |1 E Las Olas Boulevard
free admission to Shark and late hours at Book & Books Cafe.

@Glavovic Studio | 724 NE 3 Avenue
work by artist/principal designer Margi Glavovic Nothard 

@The Green Room | 109 SW 2 Avenue
official after party at 9pm with Rock for AiFL exhibition

Join Girls’ Club, 1310 Gallery, FATVillage, the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Cadence, Glavovic Studio and The Green Room for the third annual Art Fallout,
a community-wide celebration of contemporary art!

Bike, walk, drive or take the free shuttle bus to downtown art venues.
See exhibitions, new spaces, performances and open studios.
Check out T-shirts, interactive art activities and fun for all!

Business Savvy The Business Party 9/20/12

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Business Savvy The Business Party
BusinessSavvyThursday September 20th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
SoLitas Las Olas
1032 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301

Get Savvy…"Business Savvy"
On-Demand Marketing & Chaisteli Insurance Group Request the pleasure of your company to our business and networking party.

Business casual attire is required and everyone attending must present a business card at the door for FREE entry. Once again thanks for the support, we hope to see you soon and remember, Keep It Savvy…Business Savvy.

Dance Gavin Dance at Revolution Live 11/15/12

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Dance Gavin Dance at Revolution Live
Thursday, November 15, 2012, 8pm
Revolution Live
100 Sw Third Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
(954) 727-0950, (954) 449-1025 (box office)
www.jointherevolution.net

Dance Gavin Dance
With: A Lot Like Birds, We Are The Ocean And More

Dance Gavin Dance is an American emo-leaning post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento, California. Dance Gavin Dance mixes influences from many genres into their music, including: progressive rock post- hardcore indie jazz and rock. To date, they have released three full length studio albums and one EP, with another full length record, Downtown Battle Mountain II released just last year.

On Sale: Soon At The Revolution Live Box Office (No Fees at Revolution Box Office), www.livenation.com And All Ticketmaster Outlets
Or Charge By Ph0ne: 800-745-3000
Prices $16.00 – Advance
$18.00 – Day Of Show
General Admission – All Ages

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

For almost eight years now Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale has been called the premier Live Music Venue and Nightclub in South Florida. Boasting state of the art sound and light systems, Revolution Live has established itself as a popular entertainment destination for music lovers everywhere. And when you talk about live performances, some of the best names in the business have played on the exciting Revolution Live stage, including multi-platinum award winning performers like Arctic Monkeys, Pink, Snoop Dogg, Fall Out Boy, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Smashing Pumpkins, Mos Def, the Black Crowes, Wu Tang Clan, Panic! At the Disco, Avenged Sevenfold, My Chemical Romance, Chris Cornell, Modest Mouse and more, with more to come. Pollstar has ranked Revolution Live the number two rated live music club in the state of Florida and 37th in the World (based on number of ticket sales). And now more rock history was created at Revolution Live when it served as the location for shooting the major motion picture “Rock Of Ages” starring Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Julianne Hough. Don’t be left behind. Become part of music history and join Revolution Live!

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s 15th Season Opens With Danzon, Four Seasons, Taiko and Fuga Con Pajarillo 10/6/12-10/14/12

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s 15th Season Opens With Danzon, Four Seasons, Taiko & Fuga Con Pajarillo
Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th street
Aventura, FL 33180
Tickets: $25.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.aventuracenter.org

Broward Center for the Performing Arts – Amaturo Theater
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312                
Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm                    
Tickets: $25.00                     
Phone: 954-462-0222                       
www.browardcenter.org

Tickets are only $ 25.00. For information 305-948-4777 or visit www.artsballettheatre.org

The Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s 15th Season will officially open on October 6th, 2012 with a contemporary program that will include Danzon, a vibrant and exciting work by guest choreographer Yanis Pikieris, with music of Arturo Marquez.
 
Also on the season opener program is Four Seasons – a piece with the music of Verdi (not Vivaldi) first performed at the Mariinsky Theater in Russia . The work  was created by Maestro Vladimir Issaev for four couples, and each pas de deux is a showcase of the extraordinary abilities of each dancer.
 
Taiko, with the enchanting music of classic Japanese drumming, has been an audience favorite since 1998 when Issaev created this choreography.
 
The program will conclude with Fuga con Pajarillo, with the music of Aldemaro Romero and the choreography of Vladimir Issaev, which was recently presented in New York at the Latin Choreographers Festival with a resounding success. The piece first premiered in 2008 as a tribute to the famous Venezuelan composer.
 
These pieces will be performed by the professional dancers of the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida company where principals Kaori Fukui, Jun Tanabe, Lillian Hill, Breeana Flannery, DeeDee Rosner, Kelvin Rabines, accompanied by guest dancer Simon Sliva, have the responsibilities of the main roles.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida receives funding from Miami Dade County Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Broward County Cultural Division, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Miami Salon Group, Funding Arts Broward, Citizens Interested in Arts, Target and Marlin Foundation, The Miami Childrens Trust to support a professional season of performances and community outreach events in Miami-Dade County for the 2012-2013 season.

WPBT2 Hosts Free Screening Event for Call the Midwife 9/22/12

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WPBT2 Hosts Free Screening Event for Call the Midwife
09/22/2012, 7:30 P.M.
Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
More Info 
 
WPBT2 will host a free preview screening of Call the Midwife. 
Please RSVP to Kristina Gutierrez at kristina_gutierrez@wpbt.org or 305-424-4025.

Call the Midwife is a moving, intimate, funny and true-to-life series, based on the best-selling memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth.  It tells colorful stories of midwifery and families in London’s East End in the 1950s.

The series follows Jenny Lee, a young woman raised in the wealthy English countryside, who has chosen to become a nurse and now, as a newly qualified midwife, has gone to work in the poorest area of the city. Attached to an order of nursing nuns at Nonnatus House, Jenny is part of a team of women who minister to expectant mothers, many of whom give birth at home in appalling conditions. The drama follows Jenny as she meets her patients and learns to love the people who live in the East End. 
Call the Midwife premieres on WPBT2 on Sunday, September 30 at 8:00pm.
http://channel2.typepad.com/community_events_blog/2012/08/wpbt2-hosts-free-screening-event-for-call-the-midwife.html

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale and Broward County Library present Shark Tales 9/22/12

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Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale and Broward County Library present Shark Tales
Shark-Tales-GH-image-scaled9/22/2012, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.moafl.org
 
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale and Broward County Library are collaborating to present Shark Tales, an event celebrating September as National Library Card Sign-Up Month.  The event will feature free museum admission and family-friendly activities (think storytelling, face painting, movie showing and more).  On-site registration stations will offer convenient library card and museum membership sign-up.

Sean Paul At Revolution Live 10/11/12

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Sean Paul At Revolution Live
Thursday, October 11, 2012, 9pm
Revolution Live
100 Sw Third Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

Tickets at The Revolution Live Box Office (No Fees at Revolution Box Office), www.livenation.com And All Ticketmaster Outlets Or Charge By Ph0ne: 800-745-3000

Prices $26.50 – Advance

$28.00 – Day Of Show

General Admission – All Ages

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul began scoring hit singles in Jamaica and steadily began attracting international attention, eventually breaking into the pop mainstream with the album Dutty Rock. He began as a DJ after he started writing his own songs, patterning his style largely after Super Cat and finding a mentor in Don Yute; he also found contacts in several members of the reggae-pop band Third World, which helped open up business connections. Paul released his debut single, "Baby Girl," with producer Jeremy Harding; it proved a significant success, leading to further Jamaican hits like "Nah Get No Bly (One More Try)," "Deport Them," "Excite Me," "Infiltrate," and "Hackle Mi." Sean Paul then started to make inroads into American audiences; he was first commissioned to collaborate with fellow dancehall hitmaker Mr. Vegas on a production for rapper DMX; titled "Here Comes the Boom." Also, Paul scored a Top Ten hit on the Billboard rap charts with "Hot Gal Today." Dutty Rock followed by The Trinity were extremely successful with both albums peaking in the Top Ten of the album chart and featuring a handful of mainstream smashes. A little known fact about Sean Paul was that he was also a skilled athlete, excelling in swimming and especially water polo, playing for the Jamaican national team.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

www.jointherevolution.net

Full Moon Party Pink Theme benefiting Glam A Thon 9/28/12

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Full Moon Party Pink Theme benefiting Glam A Thon
Friday Sept. 28th from 7-10pm
The Ritz Carlton
One North, Fort Lauderdale Beach
954-465-2300
7th Floor Tropical Pool Deck

Come celebrate the rising of the moon at the Ritz Carlton.
The event has NO cover charge and was rated "The Party" in Fort Lauderdale by Cande Nast Traveler.
Telescopes are provided to watch the moon rise over the Atlantic,
music supplied by DJ Rob Riggs for your dancing pleasure, and there are tarot card readings to find out about your future!
There are also $10.00 bar bites and drink specials!

The Theme is Pink!  (think of the movie Grease) so dress in PINK 50’s style for fun!
Guys are more than welcome to this event!  Invite everyone you know!
I went to check out the party last full moon and it was awesome!  SO many people! And the moon looked amazing over the water!

Want to drink to a good cause?
For a complimentary cocktail, just make a $10.00 donation to Glam A Thon!  A dynamic breast cancer charity dedicated to keeping all money raised here locally to women in need in our community.  The Glam girls will be on hand to tell you all about their cause.

If you are planning on driving, there is a discounted valet price of just $7.00!

See you there! 

Closing Reception Appropriated Gender Art Exhibition 10/12/12

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Closing Reception Appropriated Gender Art Exhibition
Appropriated-gender210/12/12, 7pm – 10pm
1310 Gallery
1310 SW 2nd Ct. (Middle St.)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
http://sailboatbendartists.com/category/events/
 
1310 Gallery invites you to “Appropriated Gender”, a substantial group exhibition of 44 artists, both regional and national, that explore gender perception and self-identity with a wide range of aesthetic approaches, from witty, campy, or humorous to observational, intuitive, and personal in a smorgasbord of visual delights that will not disappoint.
Site specific installations will be featured throughout the gallery, including a pair of 18 foot tall inflatable superhero men by Patrick Flibotte. Visitors can also interact with two performative installations during the events. Carrie Sieh will guide the audience into her installation with gender-specific invisible ink blots, and Visitors that ride the gallery elevator will stumble into a surprise performative installation by Rosemarie Romero.
A group of prominent art professionals will serve as guest judges and select cash prizes. Awards will be announced at the Closing reception on Oct. 12, in addition to live music by Killmama and AstroKats.

Art Fallout Downtown Ft Lauderdale 10/6/12

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Art Fallout Downtown Ft Lauderdale
ArtFallout_Front10/06/2012, 5pm – 9pm
1310 Gallery and several other locations
1310 SW 2nd Ct. (Middle St.)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
 
http://girlsclubcollection.org/art-fallout-2012-is-on-its-way
 
Multiple art venues in downtown Ft Lauderdale will host new art exhibitions and events on the same night with Free shuttle buses rotating between each.
 
Participating venues/events:
 
Girls’ Club, will host a one-day, open call exhibition Art Fallout: Drawn In, showcasing work on paper from local artists and students with a inter active color-coded public feedback system.
 
F.A.T. Village Arts District, a two-block concentration of artist studios, galleries and creative industries will be open and presenting a variety of exhibitions and live events.
 
1310 Gallery, located in the Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts at 1310 SW 2nd Court, presents  Appropriated Gender: group exhibition of diverse visual art and performance interpretations of gender perception and self-identity, juried by a panel of South Florida artists and arts professionals.
 
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale at One E. Las Olas Blvd. will also be open with free admission during to the popular  exhibition Shark.
 
The Green Room Live, part music venue, art gallery, and alternative dance club, will end the evening with an after-party, door opening at 9pm.
 
The free shuttle bus will operate from 5pm to 9pm to transport attendees from one event space to the next. Free parking is also available at several locations.

Opening Reception Appropriated Gender Art Exhibition 9/15/12

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Opening Reception Appropriated Gender Art Exhibition
Appropriated-gender9/15/2012, 7pm – 10:30pm
1310 Gallery @ Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
1310 SW 2nd Ct. (Middle St.)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
http://lisarockford.com/news/
 
1310 Gallery invites you to “Appropriated Gender”, a substantial group exhibition of 44 artists, both regional and national, that explore gender perception and self-identity with a wide range of aesthetic approaches, from witty, campy, or humorous to observational, intuitive, and personal in a smorgasbord of visual delights that will not disappoint.
 
Site specific installations will be featured throughout the gallery, including a pair of 18 foot tall inflatable superhero men by Patrick Flibotte. Visitors can also interact with two performative installations during the events. Carrie Sieh will guide the audience into her installation with gender-specific invisible ink blots, and Visitors that ride the gallery elevator will stumble into a surprise performative installation by Rosemarie Romero.
 
A group of prominent art professionals will serve as guest judges and select cash prizes. Awards will be announced at the Closing reception on Oct. 12, in addition to live music by Killmama and AstroKats.
 
1310 Gallery is an artist-run collective that offers over 3000 square feet of exhibition space split into 3 levels, and housed within ArtSpace’s live/work facility, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts. 1310 Gallery rotates art exhibitions monthly and also hosts performances and workshops. The gallery is open by appointment in addition to event times. For further information please call 954-729-5794.
 
Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
 
Artists in the Exhbition:
Sonia Baez-Hernandez
Jc Bravo
Randy Burman
Karla Caprali
Toa Castellanos
Martin Casuso
Jessica Concepcion
Mark Cranford
Cynthia Cruz
Wendy Doscher-Smith
Natasha Duwin
Shady Eshghi
Andrea Favelli
Patrick Flibotte
Marina Font
Nolan Haan
Marla Stefanie Hernandez
Joseph Herring
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Ian Honore
Sibel Kocabasi
Paula Kolek
Kathleen Kranack
Kandy G Lopez
Carol-Anne Mcfarlane
Pj Mills
Ben Morey
Tabatha Mudra
Samantha Nye
Jorge Pacheco
Penny Perkins
Jami Nix Rahn
Rosemarie Romero
Jessica Rowshandel
Patricia Schnall Gutierrez
Carrie Scozzaro
Carrie Sieh
Le Spresser
Karen Starosta-Gilinski
Jonathan Stein
Kristina Thalin
Kira Tippenhauer
Maria Eugenia Vega
Gabrielle Wood

Art Lecture The Aesthetics of Gender in Contemporary Art 9/11/12

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Art Lecture: “The Aesthetics of Gender in Contemporary Art”
Jeeyoo-and-Her-Pink-Thing_m9/11/2012, 6:30 pm – 8pm
North Regional/BC Library
1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
http://lisarockford.com/news/
 
Lisa Rockford, Assistant Professor at Broward College, will speak about her inspirations for the upcoming exhibition she is curating; national and international professional artists who have portrayed interpretations of gender or critique of the cultural influence on gender identity. This is the first lecture in a series of Artist Talks presented by Broward College North Campus Fine Arts Department and Student Life. The accompanying exhibition, “Appropriated Gender,” which opens Sept. 15 @1310 Gallery in Ft Lauderdale, will feature 44 regional artists along the same theme.

Art Fallout 2012 10/6/12

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Art Fallout 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012, 5-8pm
ArtFallout_Front_webGirls’ Club Gallery
117 NE 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-828-9151
http://girlsclubcollection.org/events
 
A Day for Contemporary Art
Join artists, galleries, and art lovers for an explosive evening of art in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Bike, walk, drive or hop on the free shuttle bus to downtown art venues, exhibitions, performances and open studios. Event will include T-shirts, interactive art activities and fun for all!
Participating venues: Girls’ Club, 1310 Gallery, Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, FAT Village and The Green Room
 
Girls’ Club will host a one-day open call exhibition of South Florida artists at Girls’ Club on October 6, 2012 from 5-8pm to energize the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Contemporary Art Scene
 
For a nominal $10 per work fee, all UNFRAMED works are accepted and presented to the public for the one day exhibition. All fees collected support Girls’ Club’s art education and outreach programming for women and girls. A panel of prominent South Florida arts professionals will informally judge the works in the exhibition on their merits and the public is invited to give personal feedback to the artists via a system of color-coded handwritten messages. Last year, this system proved a fun way to connect artists with art enthusiasts. Girls’ Club hopes to inspire individuals to start their own art collections!
 
A limited edition t-shirt and tote bag for Art Fallout 2012 will be available for sale that day at Girls’ Club. The Art Fallout flyer and accompanying t-shirt features work by Fort Lauderdale artist Lisa Rockford, whose work is in the collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz.
 
Complete Artist submission forms and guidelines are available at www.girlsclubcollection.org/events  and at www.artfallout.blogspot.com .
 
Check in for updates and new postings!

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Presents Playboy Party After-Hours 9/15/12-9/22/12

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Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Presents Playboy Party After-Hours
Saturdays, September 15 and 22, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com
 
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek presents Playboy Party After-Hours with the chance to meet Playboy dancers and see them perform, as well as win a trip to the Playboy mansion in Los Angeles or your share of over $28,000 in prizes!
 
Participants can swipe their player’s card daily beginning September 1 at 7 a.m. for one free entry. Receive additional entries for every 50 slot points earned or every $200 wagered on tables, excluding Stax Poker Lounge.

French Horn Rebellion, Afrobeta and Auto Body 9/13/12

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French Horn Rebellion, Afrobeta, & Auto Body
revolution9/13/12, 10pm
Green Room
109 SW 2nd Ave
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
www.GreenRoomLive.com

18+, doors at 10pm

$10 LIMITED ADVANCE! then $15
@greenroomftl
#FHRatGR

Guest DJ set by RADIO-ACTIVE RECORDS/WTRN RADIO’s
Kent Lawlor
 
Late night DJ sets by Andie Sweetswirl, DJ Mig, and friends
 
Solo art exhibition by Frankie Curran (WeMerge Magazine’s featured artist)

FRENCH HORN REBELLION are Robert and David Perlick-Molinari, two brothers born and bred in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. In 2007, younger brother Robert, found himself going down a career of classical French Horn performance. Standing at a crossroads, and fundamentally frustrated by the demands of mastering such an instrument (that he knew was almost impossible), he finally asked his brother David to rebel with him, and together they embarked on a life-long creative journey.
 
Conceived in and birthed from Austin’s steamy underground houses of Rock, AUTO BODY is live Electro Fusion. Fueled by their shared bloodlust for sonic divinity, and armed with a war chest of synthesizers, samplers, rattlesnakes, and a bass guitar, Tibaut Bowman (DJ Thibault) and Felix Moreno (Future Rock), crusade the universe in search of the electronic Holy Grail.
 
No need to introduce AFROBETA, one of Miami’s top party act for a handful of years.

Sponsored by:
Radio-Active Records http://bit.ly/PWgLY3
Jerry’s Artarama http://bit.ly/PWgRiu
Jolt Radio www.joltradio.org
Salty Eggs www.saltyeggs.com

Celebrated Comedian Jim Gaffigan Brings Hilarity to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 10/11/12

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Celebrated Comedian Jim Gaffigan Brings Hilarity to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Jim-Gaffigan-1-04-12October 11, 2012, 9 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek – The Pavilion
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com

Tickets start at $45* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

Get ready to laugh until it hurts as popular comedian Jim Gaffigan takes the stage at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 9 p.m. One of the top comics touring today, he consistently sells out multiple nights at huge theaters across the country with his original and entertaining skits.
 
Gaffigan’s comedy routines often include humorous, high-pitched "asides" representing commentary on his performance from a hypothetical naive and easily offended audience member. South Floridians can also expect hilarious jokes about being lazy and fast food, as some of his best known and most popular skits are based on America’s obsession with eating.
 
In 2004 Gaffigan’s stand up material was featured in Comedy Central’s animated series Shorties Watchin’ Shorties. His 2006 album, Beyond the Pale, was accompanied by an hour-long special of the same name on Comedy Central and released on DVD. His 2009 album, King Baby, was also a television special filmed in Austin, Texas at the end of his "The Sexy Tour." Beloved by a wide range of audiences, Gaffigan has achieved many accolades and awards for his stand-up, acting and writing. He is responsible for some of the funniest and most memorable moments in comedy today and has seen huge success with his albums.
 
Gaffigan has also made many appearances on television throughout his career. He was a regular on That ‘70s Show and Ed, a cast member of the TBS original sitcom My Boys, as well as a guest star on HBO’s Flight of the Conchords and on two Law & Order episodes. In addition, he has acted in several films over the years, including Super Troopers, 13 Going On 30, Trust the Man, The Love Guru, 17 Again and many others. He even produced a series of animated shorts for Late Night With Conan O’Brien, titled Pale Force, in which the animated Gaffigan and O’Brien are superheroes who fight crime with their extremely pale skin.
 
Most recently, Gaffigan taped an all-new 75-minute stand-up special Mr. Universe in Washington, D.C. and announced that it would be available online through his website with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Bob Woodruff Foundation, helping veterans and their families. Mr. Universe offers Gaffigan musing, in typical Gaffigan form, about everything from having a fourth child and (not) working out to how fat whales are for animals who constantly ‘work out’ by swimming to fast food outlets of all kinds.

Multi-Platinum Selling Rock Band TESLA Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 10/4/12

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TESLA_group_4October 4, 2012, 8 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek – The Pavilion
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com
Tickets start at $30* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply
 
Multi-platinum selling rock band TESLA will take the stage at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. TESLA’s line-up consists of four of its original members: vocalist Jeff Keith, guitarist Frank Hannon, bassist Brian Wheat and drummer Troy Luccketta, plus new guitarist Dave Rude who has brought a fresh energy and creativity to the band.
 
Formed in Sacramento in 1985, the group named itself after the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered the alternating current on which radio was based. Their debut album Mechanical Resonance, produced the crowd favorites “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi,” reached the Top 40 on the album charts and eventually went platinum. Their second album The Great Radio Controversy helped solidify the band’s growing reputation and fan base. Its first single “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” was a hit that set the stage for their second single sensation, a classic ’80s power ballad titled "Love Song," which pushed the album into the Top 20 and double-platinum sales figures.
 
The following year TESLA released Five Man Acoustical Jam, a live album featuring acoustic renditions of hits such as "Comin’ Atcha Live," "Gettin’ Better," "Modern Day Cowboy" and "Love Song." The album also featured a number of covers, most notably a version of "Signs," which became the band’s highest-charting single. Not only did the album reach the Top 20 and go platinum, it helped to inspire MTV’s Unplugged series, which included artists such as Eric Clapton, Nirvana and many others following suit with live acoustic albums.
 
Psychotic Supper was released in 1991 and it quickly became yet another platinum success and spun off the greatest number of singles of any TESLA album with “Edison’s Medicine,” “Call It What You Want,” “Song and Emotion” and the classic hit “What You Give.” TESLA followed up with Bust a Nut in 1994, selling over 800,000 copies and serving as a testament to the loyal fan base they cultivated.
 
After a break of six years, the band reformed in 2000 and soon after completed a full American reunion tour which also included recording the double live album Replugged Live at various cities. In 2004, TESLA released Into The Now and gave proof that the band from a previous decade was plunging forward into a new era of music and producing a sound that could compete with modern music. The group has since gone on to produce several additional hit albums and tour worldwide.

Tön Vangaяd Celebrates Grand Opening Cocktail Reception and Art Installation 9/13/12

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Tön Vangaяd Celebrates Grand Opening Cocktail Reception and Art Installation
tonvangardThursday, Sept. 13, 2012, 6 – 9 p.m.
Tön Vangard
4242 N. Federal Highway 
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
 
RSVP:              TonVangard@taraink.com

Tön Vangard is celebrating the Grand Opening of its Fort Lauderdale location, a stylish new venue that will offer clients high-end hair styling, body esthetic, artistic ink and a beverage bar all under one roof, on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m.
 
                        The ultra-modern, 2,000-square-foot space will be comprised of a relaxing café and an area where hair and body services will be performed including private body inking, facial spa services and Xtreme Lashes® extensions by advanced certified technicians.
                       
                        Guests will enjoy a sneak peek at the salon’s classic 70s-inspired atmosphere, while indulging in light bites, Sweet & Tipsy cupcakes with a kick and 42 BELOW Vodka-infused cocktails.
 
                        The evening will also include an art exposition featuring Vitaly Rusakov, an artist from the Montresso Foundation of Marrakech, Morocco. The "Marilyn Monroe / JFK / Ché Guevara" collection, which combines political satire with the Pop Art movement by merging East and West into a coherent street-art based set of imagery will be available for purchase.

Tön Vangard is a high-end salon, incorporating [Hair] [Ink] [Body] and [Drink] in a format that offers the most talented stylists, spa estheticians and body artists under one roof. The Tön Vangard goal is to create an edgy, alternative atmosphere with an exceptional collection of art and profoundly modern interior spaces that allow the client to feel like a rock star or celebrity. The menu of services starts at $20. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. For additional information, please visit http://www.tonvangard.com.

Girls’ Club presents Re-Framing the Feminine Catalog Launch and Panel Discussion 9/15/12

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Girls’ Club presents Re-Framing the Feminine Catalog Launch and Panel Discussion
Saturday, September 15, 2012, 6-9 pm
Girls’ Club
117 NE 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

The public is invited to celebrate the publication of Re-Framing the Feminine, a catalog that accompanies the exhibition. A panel discussion will examine feminine perspectives in photography.

In conjunction with Re-Framing the Feminine, an exhibition of contemporary photography by women, Girls’ Club is pleased to announce the publication of the exhibition catalog of the same name.

The public is cordially invited to attend the book launch event and panel discussion before the exhibition closes permanently September 30, 2012.
The panel, moderated by artist and Girls’ Club Creative Director Michelle Weinberg, will provide an informal, open forum for discussion about the works in the exhibition and the role of female artists using the mediums of photography and digital imaging. What is quintessentially feminine about the way women make photographs? The panel participants include Dina Mitrani, whose gallery in Miami’s Wynwood district shows photography by international artists. Artist/educator Peggy Levison Nolan will share her approaches and ideas in pursuit of passionate, human imagery as a photographer whose connection to the camera brims with vitality. Miami graphic design team Lemon Yellow, composed of Erika Morales and Julian Martin will share their experience extending the experience of the exhibition into the form of a published catalog, and the importance of the photographic image in contemporary graphic design. Photography-based artist and art historian Amalia Caputo will weigh in on the female state of photography today.

The catalog itself features full color photos of works in the exhibition. Catalog texts include essays by art historian and photography critic Vicki Goldberg, a curator’s statement by Dina Mitrani, and a poem by local writer Emma Trelles. The catalog is 106 pages and is available for $35 on the Girls’ Club web site shop page – www.girlsclubcollection.org/store.

The Re-Framining the Feminine exhibition and catalog were made possible with funds from Funding Arts Broward, the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation and private donors.

Opening Friday, November 2, 2012 is Following the Line, a look at contemporary drawing and print works on paper. More than 40 works from the collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz will be on view. Curated by Carol Jazzar,

Founded in 2006 by artist Francie Bishop Good and her husband David Horvitz, Girls’ Club is a 501(c)3 foundation and alternative space, the only private collection in the world dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art by women. Cutting edge works in painting, drawing, photography and video are presented in curated, thematic exhibitions which also include works loaned from other collectors, and from galleries and artists. Artists represented in the Good/Horvitz collection are a diverse body of women – and some men – representing many ethnicities and nationalities. Girls’ Club’s facility is a dynamic, multi-functional building created by award-winning designer Margi Nothard of Glavovic Studio in Fort Lauderdale.

Girls’ Club’s mission is to educate the public, nurture the careers of female artists, and to serve as a resource for art students and scholars, curators, and practicing artists. A special commitment is made to expose the work of local artists to a broader national and international audience. Web projects by artists, interviews and texts by writers and a blog extends the presence of Girls’ Club onto the worldwide web.

Girls’ Club is also committed to changing the lives of individuals in Broward County, and our programming reflects the special needs of women and girls. Girls’ Club partners with Young at Art Museum and the Pace Center for Girls, to provide specialized workshops in digital imaging and multi-media.

Re-Framing the Feminine, contemporary photography from the collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz, curated by Miami gallerist Dina Mitrani, will close permanently September 29, 2012.

CEO Power Breakfast South Florida Private Equity News and Trends 8/30/12

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CEO Power Breakfast and panel discussion titled, “South Florida Private Equity: Latest News and Emerging Trends”
Thursday, August 30, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Riverside Hotel
620 E Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Members: $25; Non-members: $65
(Seating is limited, pre-registration is requested.)
Pre-Register Online.
CONTACT: Elena Djakonova: (866) FF-Miami or Elena@MiamiFinanceForum.com

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host a “CEO Power Breakfast” and panel discussion titled, “South Florida Private Equity: Latest News and Emerging Trends.” The panel, moderated by Rodolfo Pittaluga, principal with Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, will provide insights and guidance to financial-services, investment, legal and other business professionals relating to the current private equity landscape in South Florida. The event takes place at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, August 30, at the Riverside Hotel, 620 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301.

Speakers will offer insights and advice about hot industry sectors and current emerging trends. In addition, the panel will discuss adapting to change, bringing added value to portfolio company investments, and differentiating across sectors to yield greater gains in today’s economy.

Miami Finance Forum Chairman Carlos Deupi said, “In today’s complex global economy, the Miami Finance Forum is eager to help bring clarity and guidance to the finance and investment community regarding the private equity sector in South Florida.”

Panel speakers include partners and managing directors from top private equity firms, as well as investment banking, accounting and law firms, including:
· John Caple, Managing Director, The ComVest Group
· Alan Axelrod, Partner, Bilzin Sumberg
· Rhett Neuenschwander, Managing Director, Huntsman Gay Global Capital
· Charles Fultz, Managing Director, Farlie Turner & Co.
· Lee J. Monahan, Partner, Harren Equity Partners

SAIA at Sunset Features Wines From Around the Globe 8/23/12

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SAIA at Sunset Features Wines From Around the Globe
Thursday, August 23rd
Guests should arrive no later than 7pm. First course is served at 7:15pm.
SAIA at Sunset
999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
www.SAIAsushi.com

SAIA invites guests to take a journey to Southeast Asia on Thursday, August 23rd at their monthly SAIA at Sunset dinner series. Guests will enjoy a delicious and innovative five-course menu from Executive Chef Subin Chenkosorn paired with a selection of fine wines from around the globe. A representative from Southern Wine & Spirits will play host to the group, answering questions and offering a brief education on each of the varietals. Guests will enjoy learning why each pairing is perfectly matched with the savory and sweet Asian-inspired dishes, all amidst stunning ocean views. The all-inclusive event is only $54 per person or $99 per couple but reservations are going fast! To reserve a seat please visit OpenTable at www.OpenTable.com/SAIA or call SAIA at 954.302.5252.

1st Course: Miso Cod
Yaki miso cod with inoki mushrooms
Santa Margherita Prosecco

2nd Course: Shrimp Salad
Shrimp, tomato, onion, and cucumber with a honey miso dressing
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

3rd Course: Sushi Mini
Half fire Dragon Roll w/ three Nigiri (tuna, salmon, albacore)
Atticus Pinot Noir

4th Course: Five-Spice Curry Duck
Five-spice grilled duck leg with pineapple chutney, tomato and green beans in a curry sauce
Charles Krug Merlot

5th Course: Mango Cream Puffs
Mango cream puff with an orange caramel sauce
Il Lambrusco

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic at Revolution Live 10/25/12

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George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic at Revolution Live
Thursday, October 25, 2012, 9pm
Revolution Live
100 Sw Third Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
www.jointherevolution.net

Tickets At The Revolution Live Box Office (No Fees at Revolution Box Office), www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster Outlets Or Charge By Phone: 800-745-3000
Prices $26.00 – Advance
$28.00 – Day Of Show
General Admission – All Ages
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

Under the guiding hand of mastermind George Clinton, Parliament/Funkadelic established funk as an heir to and outgrowth of soul. If James Brown is funk’s founding father, Clinton has been its chief architect and tactician. Over the decades, he’s presided over a musical empire that’s included Parliament/Funkadelic, plus numerous offshoots, solo and aggregates. The pioneering work of Parliament/Funkadelic in the Seventies—driven by Clinton’s conceptually inventive mind and the band members’ tight ensemble playing and stretched-out jamming—prefigured everything from rap and hip-hop to techno and alternative. Parliament/Funkadelic virtually defined the melting pot known as funk: a melding of rhythm & blues, jazz, gospel and psychedelic rock. With them, Clinton has purveyed larger-than-life characters and concepts from the stage, culminating in such theatrical milestones as the Mothership, a mock flying saucer from which the black space “aliens” of Clinton’s musical entourage alighted onstage. Though his musical productions have been typified by danceable grooves and driven by a laser-sharp sociological wit, Clinton’s ultimate goal is serious: “I am intent on making the word funk as legitimate as jazz and rock and roll.”

Book signing by the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade 9/7/12

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Book signing by the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade
9/7/2012, 7-9 p.m.
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.moafl.org

Dwyane Wade of the NBA World Champion Miami Heat signs his new book A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale. Scheduled for release on September 4, the book recounts the struggles Wade faced growing up in a single-parent household in Chicago, as well as his current life raising his two young sons. Books will be signed by Dwyane Wade and distributed on a voucher system only.

Vouchers are $28.61 (price of book plus sales tax) and may be purchased via the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s website at www.moafl.org, in person during museum hours, or by calling (954) 262-0255.

Fashion’s Night Out Official Ft. Lauderdale Soiree 9/6/12

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Fashion’s Night Out Official Ft. Lauderdale Soiree
Thursday, September 6, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lilac And Lilies Boutique ss
2541 East Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(across from the Galleria Mall)
www.LilacAndLilies.com
To RSVP, call 954.530.309 or email Kelli@LilacAndLilies.com

Join fashion editors, stylists, bloggers, fashionistas, and designers on September 6, 2012, as they flood stores in cities across the country, and around the world, for fashion’s most iconic extravaganza – Fashion’s Night Out.

Locally Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) hits Fort Lauderdale with an official event at Lilac And Lilies Boutique that promises not just designer deals, celebrity appearances, informal modeling, official FNO merchandise and other entertainment but a “Fashion Face-Off” celebrating the launch of a new interactive fashion blog called Ali VS. Ali Claire.

In this unique blog concept that mixes fierce fashion competition with a quirky sense of humor, Ali Claire Marino (daughter of former Miami Dolphin Dan Marino) competes against Ali Kostoff in online style wars that puts the power in the hands of the people and the public votes to determine which stylist tackles the trends best.

During the event, guests can experience the blog live and vote on their favorite outfits being modeled from Lilac And Lilies Boutique’s designer arrivals of fall and holiday collections as styled by Ali and Ali Claire.

Guests can mix, mingle and have their pictures snapped with local celebrities as they enjoy 15% off in-store, non-sale merchandise, contests, prizes, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a Lilac And Lilies Boutique swag bag upon departure. The official DJ of the Miami Dolphins, Mike Marino (aka DJ1Tre), will preside over the turntables as guests shop-‘til-they-drop during this once-a-year, social soiree.

Adam Ant and The Good, The Mad and The Lovely Posse at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 9/28/12

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Rock’s “Prince Charming” Adam Ant and The Good, The Mad and The Lovely Posse Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
September 28, 2012, 8 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek – The Pavilion
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
seminolecasinococonutcreek.com
Tickets start at $15* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

One of the seminal figures of rock’s new wave of romanticism, Adam Ant, is set to “Stand and Deliver” his hits alongside The Good, The Mad and The Lovely Posse at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Friday, September 28 at 8 p.m. This will be their only concert in South Florida, and music lovers will get even more variety with the Brothers of Brazil performing an opening act at the show.

Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard) is an English musician who gained fame as the lead singer of new wave/post-punk group Adam and the Ants. The band formed in 1977 and released its debut album Dirk Wears White Sox in 1979, then saw their popularity soar with Kings of the Wild Frontier in 1980. Driven by a relentless rhythmic drum beat and charming melodies, it quickly became a hit in the UK, launching three Top 10 singles, including “Ant Music” and “Ant Rap.” On the heels of this success, Prince Charming was released in 1981 and became an instant fan favorite with two #1 singles, “Stand and Deliver” and the title track “Prince Charming.”

Ant was also a star in the United States where he was once voted sexiest man in America by the viewers of MTV and received a “Best New Artist” Grammy nomination in 1982. His first solo album Friend or Foe brought continued success in the U.S., featuring the #1 single “Goody Two Shoes” and “Desperate But Not Serious” as well as delivering three top 20 hits on the Billboard Top 100. In 1983 he appeared on NBC’s Motown 25 Special alongside Michael Jackson, and throughout his career has also appeared in over two dozen films and television episodes.

In 2008, Adam was presented with the Q Music Icon Award placing him alongside fellow recipients Paul McCartney and Bryan Ferry. This rekindled recognition resulted in a series of low key, spontaneous gigs in 2010 which enabled him to select a new band and to perform several sell-out shows in London. Adam Ant and The Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse played to thousands of people last year, and after the recent successful tour of Australia are bringing the raw, raucous show across the U.S.

The Brothers of Brazil started when the brotherly duo of Supla and Joäo got a job hosting their own national variety show in Brazil called “Brothers” on Rede TV. Afterwards they began making some of the most original songs around by combining elements of traditional Brazilian music, such as Bossa nova and samba, with rock and funk to create a unique sound that’s won over countless fans.

From the instantly catchy sound of “Samba Around The Clock” to the rockabilly vibe of “Paparazzi,” their self-titled debut album, Brothers of Brazil, takes the band’s diverse group of influences and juxtaposes them into a very listenable brand of music that has as much emphasis on storytelling as it does songwriting.

The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

It’s Easy To Be Vegan 9/8/12

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It’s Easy To Be Vegan!
September 8, 2012, 2:15 – 5:30
Broward County Library – Northwest Regional Branch
3151 N. University Drive
Coral Springs, FL
gentleworld.org

Presentation and Q&A session with 33 year vegan M. Katz, a showing of short non-graphic vegan videos, free educational materials will be available. There will also be a delicious food tasting banquet and free samples of cruelty-free products.

Doors open at 2:00, event begins at 2:30

FLIPANY Chefs Up Front benefit dinner with Chef Adrianne Calvo 8/23/12

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FLIPANY Chefs Up Front benefit dinner with Chef Adrianne Calvo
Thursday, August 23, 2012
W Fort Lauderdale Hotel
401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

The Silent Auction and Reception will begin at 5:30pm, followed by the Dinner and Program at 7:00pm. Full event details, including pricing, are accessible by visiting www.ChefsUpFront.org

Chef Adrianne Calvo was handpicked as the only female Chef to participate in a long list of accomplished Chefs for FLIPANY’s annual “Chefs Up Front Dinner”.

Chef Adrianne will be working alongside renown Chefs like Chef Andy Trousdale of Le Bistro, Chef Carlos Jorge of W Ft. Lauderdale, Chef Jason Smith of Steak 954, Chef Jeremy Ford of 3030 Ocean, Makoto Okuwa of Makoto Bal Harbor, Chef Marc Gruverman of Capital Grille, Chef Nuno of Ironside Café, Richard Gras of J&G Grill and Chef Ron Duprat of Gulf Harbor Yacht & Country Club and Bravo’s “Top Chef”.

“ For me, it is an honor to not only have been selected but, to be the only girl among peers that have achieved so much success and share a common view about what FLIPANY does for so many communities”- Chef Adrianne Calvo

If you are unable to sit with Chef Adrianne Calvo at the FLIPANY benefit dinner you can catch her episode of “CHOPPED” on Bravo at 9 pm, August 28th or go to her restaurant and really experience her “Maximum Flavor” creations first hand at Chef Adrianne’s Vinyard Restaurant and Wine bar.

FLIPANY’s Chef’s Up Front dinner provides a unique dining experience by where 100 guests will claim individual tables of 10 and have some of South Florida’s finest Chefs prepare a signature four-course dinner with wines for them tableside for a one of kind Chefs Table experience with one-on-one conversations and instruction.

All proceeds benefiting Share Our Strength’s Cooking Mattersâ„¢ program. Cooking Mattersâ„¢ is a curriculum designed to assist families with limited resources to maximize their food supplies and convert them into the healthy and nutritious meals through a variety of means, including hands-on instruction.

Chef Adrianne’s is located at 11510 SW 147 Avenue Miami, Fl 33196 for reservations please call (305)408-8386 or (305)408-8388 and follow Chef Adrianne Calvo on Twitter or Facebook.
Restaurant: http://www.chefadriannes.com/?page_id=13
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chefadrianne
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ChefAdrianne

Dyn-O-Mite! Meet Jimmie Walker (J. J. Evans) Of The 1970s Hit Sitcom Good Times At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 8/14/12

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Dyn-O-Mite! Meet Jimmie Walker (J. J. Evans) Of The 1970s Hit Sitcom Good Times At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
August 14, 2012, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
seminolecasinococonutcreek.com

Jimmie Walker, known as the wisecracking J. J. Evans on Good Times, will visit Seminole Casino Coconut Creek to meet fans and host the Coco Cash Clips promotion as a part of a month-long 1970s theme. His character was the hit sitcom’s breakout star and was best known for his catchphrase, “Dyn-o-mite!” Walker was the first winner of the NAACP Image Award, and won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work. To date, he has enjoyed great success on the big and small screen, and currently tours the country performing stand-up comedy and guesting on game shows and late night television.

During Coco Cash Clips, participants can cash in on some classic 1970s TV moments from popular shows like Good Times, Taxi, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Welcome Back Kotter, The Jeffersons and more. Contestants will be shown a clip from a popular ‘70s sitcom, and be given several options to how the scene ended. If the correct ending is selected, the player advances to the next level and can win up to $1,500 free play in the final round.

Open Mic + Closing: Culture Clash 8/11/12

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Open Mic + Closing: Culture Clash
8/11/2012, 7pm-11pm
1310 Gallery
1310 SW 2nd Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Free!
Join us for the last chance to see this month long art exhibit: Culture Clash. Do you have a song, a dance, some spoken word, or monologue? Share it with us!

Open Mic with special guest performance by:
-Alana DaCosta
-Mr. Rigz
-Anon De-Evolution (Poetic Vibez)
-Mori
-Lukkas Wolf

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Coco’s Burlesque Show to Tease and Taunt at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 8/31/12 – 9/21/12

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Coco’s Burlesque Show to Tease and Taunt at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Fridays, August 31 – September 21, 2012, 9 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
seminolecasinococonutcreek.com

Don’t miss the teasing, the laughing, the dancing and the magic as Seminole Casino Coconut Creek presents Coco’s Burlesque Show at The Pavilion every Friday at 9 p.m. from August 31 through September 21.

The newest sensation to seduce South Florida, Coco’s Burlesque Show features glamorous girls taking the stage for a night filled with theatrical entertainment, including vaudeville comedy, decadent burlesque dancing, mysterious magic and much more. The show builds intrigue by teasing its audience with bits and pieces that peel off one layer at a time as the night goes on.

This updated, stylish tribute to 1940s-era burlesque features a talented cast of sensational dancers, a hilarious master of ceremonies, slapstick comedians as well as a variety of other top-notch acts. Highly entertaining and fast paced, the Coco’s Burlesque Show spectacle dazzles with plenty of sparkle, rhinestones, tassels and props for more than an hour.

From start to finish guests will revel in the sensual and sophisticated production with a style, look and feel that brings back the enjoyable mix of comedy and classic American burlesque of the 1940s. The artfully choreographed set of performances evokes passion that overflows throughout the audience.

A show designed to please both men and women, Coco’s Burlesque Show offers a bounty of beauty, humor and mystery. And, who doesn’t want a little bit of that in their lives?

Coco’s Burlesque Show contains mature audience content. Tickets start at $25* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

Paranormal Investigation Level 1 Class and Full Public Investigation 9/8/12

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Paranormal Investigation Level 1 Class & Full Public Investigation
September 8th, 2012, 4pm to 2am
Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum
1022 W Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
pciparanormalevents.eventbrite.com

Have you ever wanted to learn how to use ghost hunting equipment or conduct a paranormal investigation?

Join us for an amazing and unique event!
This event includes a 4 hour intense workshop.
There is a $25.00 fee to take part in this class.
Investigation Only Ticket $75.00
Tickets For This Event Are Limited – Register Early!

A combo ticket will also be avaialble to a smaller group of partipants.
This ticket will includes the 4 hour intense workshop, dinner and end of the night investigation. This complete package is only $80.00.

In our class you will learn about conducting a professional paranormal investigation, important do’s & dont’s, how to use equipment, client interaction, safety, types of hauntings, how to gather evidence, then how to review and analyze it. We will also address the importance of learning and understanding the spirit world.

We will provide a number of investigation tools on site for you to use. We do however recommend that you bring any of your own equipment for the investigation. We also recommend that you bring at minimum a digital camera and digital voice recorder of your own. We also suggest you bring a notepad to take notes.

Attendees must be 15 years of age or older. All children ages 15-17 MUST be accompanied by a paid adult. Tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable.

Questions? Email us at contact@paranormalcrossroads.org

Jazz Singer Paulette Dozier as Billie Holiday at Broward Stage Door Theatre 7/20/12 – 8/26/12

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Jazz Singer Paulette Dozier as Billie Holiday at Broward Stage Door Theatre
July 20 – August 26, 2012
Wed, Sat & Sun 2:00 pm
Fri, Sat 8:00 pm
Broward Stage Door Theatre
8036 W Sample Rd
Coral Springs, FL 33065

Box Office & Group Sales: (954) 344-7765
StageDoorTheatre.com
PauletteDozier.com

Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar And Grill starring jazz vocalist Paulette Dozier Sharing the greatness of Billie’s life and her music.

Info courtesy JazzBluesFlorida.com

The Ap Tour Fall 2012 with Miss May I, The Ghost Inside, Like Moths To Flames, The Amity Affliction And Glass Cloud 10/27/12

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The AP Tour Fall 2012 With: Miss May I, The Ghost Inside, Like Moths To Flames, The Amity Affliction And Glass Cloud
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 7:30pm
Revolution Live
100 Sw Third Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

(954) 727-0950, (954) 449-1025 (box Office)
Prices $17.00 – General Admission – All Ages
www.jointherevolution.net

The AP Tour Fall 2012 is back and featuring a lineup handpicked by the AP staff. Metal rockers Miss May I will headline with main support from California heavy hitters The Ghost Inside. Melodic metal act Like Moths To Flames, Australia’s modern metal quintet The Amity Affliction and technical metal up-and-comers Glass Cloud will round out the lineup.

AP has enlisted the mighty Ohio brethren Miss May I to throw it down hard on this year’s Tour. Their third album, the Machine-produced At Heart, is a full-on paint-peeler that’s as empowering as it is energizing. They promise that when you hear those songs live, you’ll have no choice but to feel the heat or taste the floor.

The Ghost Inside have pretty much beaten you senseless with their latest album Get What You Give. The El Segundo, California, unit have developed a charged chemistry that’s made them worthy contenders. It’s obvious they aren’t dicking around, and they’re easily going to separate the men from the mollusks on the 2012 AP Tour Fall.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.