Category: Hollywood

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Party with a Purpose at Dave and Buster’s

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Party with a Purpose
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
5:30 – 7 pm
Dave & Buster’s
3000 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL

Come party with us at Dave & Buster’s! Have a great time and benefit the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood at the same time by attending Hollywood Gazette’s Party with a Purpose at Dave & Buster’s where you can enjoy an interactive video arcade as well as great food and drinks. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Center. Only a $10 donation!

Enjoy:
* Complimentary hors d’oeurves
* Half priced happy hour cocktails
* Free shuffleboard and billiards
* Door prize drawings
* and there’s more!

Click here for more information.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival Downtown Hollywood 3/13/11

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Downtown Hollywood
Sunday March 13, 2011
12-7pm • Parade At 1pm

Presented By The City Of Hollywood & The Hibernians Of Hollywood

Celebrate the Emerald Isle with the 13th St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Downtown Hollywood, Florida!

Traditional Float Parade
Radio celebrity John “Footy” Kross will emcee the parade featuring dozens of floats and pipe bands – including the famous NYPD Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Corps. Hollywood Blvd and Harrison St.

Parade Grand Marshal
Reverend Thomas O’Dwyer, pastor, The Little Flower Catholic Church, will celebrate his Irish heritage as Parade Grand Marshal.

Junior Grand Marshal
Abigail Qahhat, a 3rd grader at Little Flower Catholic School and a cancer survivor, will serve as the parade’s first ever Junior Grand Marshal.

Emerald Isle Fantasy Park
Downtown Anniversary Park becomes a fantasy land of kid’s games & crafts! Lucky Roll Giant Dice Game, End of the Rainbow Maze, Leaping Leprechauns Tic-Tac-Toe & more!

Uv-The U2 Tribute Show
Live Music all afternoon and non-stop U2 favorites on the main stage beginning at 4:40PM.

Irish Food & Drink

Entertainment Schedule
Main Stage: Hollywood Blvd. & 19th Ave.
Traditional Irish Bands And Live Music Throughout The Afternoon
12:15PM Joe Doughtery
2:15PM Celtic Bridge
3:15PM Tricianne Garrihy & Avalon
4:40 – 7:00PM UV – The U2 Tribute Show

Parking
$10 event parking in convenient, marked public and private garages and lots throughout Downtown Hollywood.

info: 954.921.3404
www.stpatricksparade.com

Back In Black Lounge 4th Annual Fall In Furniture Love Art Event 3/12/11

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FIFL Art Event Hollywood
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Scan Design of Hollywood
4150 North 28th Ter
Hollywood, FL 33020
6-9 PM

4th ANNUAL
fall in furniture love
ART EVENT
More Info.

Please join Scan Design and other art enthusiasts as we showcase the entries and announce the winners in our fourth annual Fall in Furniture Love art contest.

Come enjoy custom works of art created exclusively for this event as well as other select pieces.

Guests can also enjoy musical entertainment, fine wine and spirits courtesy of Voga Wine, Tequila Herradura and Gentleman Jack Whiskey as well as premium hors d’oeuvres. Take part in interactive art painting and experience our “BACK IN BLACK LOUNGE” featuring work from tattoo artist Guillermo Chaviano.

We also encourage you to enter our raffle to win a limited piece of Scan Design furniture provided by Gamma International and participate in our silent auction with all donations going to support our local charity, Care Resource.

We would appreciate your RSVP to:
hollywood@scandesign.com

South Florida’s Inaugural Food Allergy 5K 4/2/11

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South Florida’s Inaugural Food Allergy 5K
April 2, 2011, Race Start – 7:30 am
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
A1A and Johnson Street at the Hollywood Beach Theatre
www.FoodAllergy5K.com

Join us as we walk or run 3.1 miles along the beautiful Hollywood Beach Broadwalk to increase Food Allergy Awareness in our schools and in our community.

The Food Allergy 5K is presented by The South Florida Food Allergy Support Group and Friends in Training. For more information, please contact Melinda@ActiveBlastSports.com.

MyCircles First Friday Party at Pangaea 3/4/11

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Friday, March 4 10:00pm
Pangaea Lounge
5711 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL
Facebook Evite.

Hope you can join us this Friday night, March 4th at Pangaea Lounge – Hard Rock for another awesome MyCircles’ First Friday party!!! Please make sure to RSVP no later than 7PM Friday to be placed on the guest list. Complimentary admission and 2 free drink tickets for all of our guest from 10:15pm – midnight.

To RSVP, email rsvp@mycircles.com or click on this link to RSVP on the facebook event page:

If you have friends who want to RSVP but are not able to, email us their full name & number of guests.

Please dress to impress! No sneakers, no sandals, no shorts.

Bottle specials:
Please email us if you are interested in reserving a table/ bottle service. Pangaea will be busy this Friday night and tables may not be available unless reserved ahead of time.

Pangaea & Gryphon offer all our guests “Bottle Recall Service.” Which means, if you purchase any bottle(s) and do not finish it, they will label and hold the bottle(s) for you to enjoy another time. This is especially convenient if you purchase a magnum bottle. If you have a group / party you would like to bring, please email us ahead of time so we can make proper arrangements for you.

For more information about Pangaea & Gryphon,
visit their websites at: www.pangaea-lounge.com or www.gryphon-club.com

Parking:

Valet & free covered parking is available at Lucky Street Parking Garage.
Enter Lucky Street Parking Garage through 441 between Stirling and Griffin
Road. Lucky Street Parking Garage is NOT by the hotel area, it is next to
the Hard Rock Entertainment area. Pangaea / Gryphon are located past
Murphy’s Law on the right hand side. Enter through the Pangaea entrance.

Feel free to invite your friends! We hope you have a great week & look forward to seeing you Friday night.

March 4 Hunger 5k Walk/Run for Feeding South 3/12/11

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Feeding South Florida’s inaugural march 4 hunger 5k walk/run to raise funds to fight hunger & feed hope in the local community
Saturday, March 12 from 7:30-10:30 a.m
Hollywood Boardwalk

March 12 Event to Feature Military Theme in the Ongoing Fight Against Hunger

Representatives of Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) are encouraging South Floridians to help “wage a war” to fight hunger during the organization’s March 4 Hunger. The 5K Walk/Run along the acclaimed Hollywood Boardwalk, touted as one of the best boardwalks in the U.S., and beach area in Hollywood, Fla., will take place on Saturday, March 12 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. The Walk/Run will mirror the military theme concept of Feeding South Florida’s April 2010 renaming/grand opening event which emphasized the ongoing fight against hunger.

This fun and healthy communityevent will give attendees the chance to “run miles for meals” to help alleviate hunger for the more than 1 million residents of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties. For every dollar raised, Feeding South Florida can provide for nine pounds of food and grocery items. Registration for the event is $25 in advance and $35 the day of the race. To register, visit www.splitsecondtiming.com.

Corporate sponsorships are also available. The generosity of corporate sponsors keeps program fees at accessible levels for all participants, and will cover every aspect of the event from racing and timing equipment to providing a safe and aesthetically pleasing venue for runners. All donations are tax deductible.

Sponsorships ranging from $2,500 to $30,000 are available. Another way to contribute to the event is productsponsorships, in which corporations may purchase or provide gates, bibs, timing tags, food, tables, chairs, video, radio equipment, silent auction items, etc.

Current event sponsors are City of Hollywood, Republic Services, Inc., Whole Foods Aventura, America TeVe, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., The Nerdel Company, Elite Island Resorts and 5 Hour Energy.

Businesses interested in becoming a sponsor of the inaugural March for Hunger should contact Anthea Pennant, Feeding South Florida director of development at (786) 229-7581 or apennant@feedingsouthflorida.org.

“We are very excited about this inaugural event,” said Judith Gatti, executive director of Feeding South Florida. “In line with our ‘Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope’ campaign, we hope to raise funds for the many South Floridians facing food insecurity, as well as ensure that event participants enjoy this event.”

About Feeding South Florida
Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) is a not-for-profit organization that empowers other South Florida not-for-profit organizations to assist people in need and improve their lives. Feeding South Florida does this by providing food and other grocery products; and by educating and engaging our community to fight hunger and poverty. Through a local network of 800 othernot-for-profit organizations, Feeding South Florida strives to serve children, the elderly, the mentally and physically challenged, veterans and the working poor with compassion and integrity. Feeding South Florida is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity and the largest food bank in the state of Florida. Over 24 million pounds of food is distributed within the community by Feeding South Florida each year. Feeding South Florida’s headquarters is located at 2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL, 33023. For more information, please call (954) 518-1818 or visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org.

Cristina Lei Rodriguez Forever Opening 3/4/11

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Cristina Lei Rodriguez forever
Opening Reception: Fri., March 4, 6-9 pm
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

March 5 – April 10, 2011
Cristina Lei Rodriguez’s Forever presents a survey of sculptures and installations from 2003 through 2010. Delving into the aesthetics of desire that are part of the consumer products that surround us, her works are primarily sculptural landscapes, sometimes very realistic and other times very abstract.

Also Opening March 4th Louise Erhard: Yes, No, and Everything in Between
March 5 – April 10, 2011
Louise Erhard’s work explores the dynamics of her interpersonal relationships and the ways her ego and misperceptions have affected those relationships in the past. Her creation of space and place is executed through collage. Beginning with a clean board, Erhard layers mixed media from everyday publications — cut and pasted from posed advertising imagery and the discarded decorative elements from our collective pasts. Her use and manipulation of common imagery of architectural elements is intended to create visual representations of the everyday struggle with one’s ego and the desire to rise above it.

March 5 – April 10, 2011
A Little Love is an installation piece by artist Birds are Nice featuring an animated video short, and sound and installation.

Abracadabra Fourth Annual Exhibition and Fund-raising Raffle 2/18/11

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Abracadabra: Fourth Annual Exhibition and Fund-raising Raffle
Feb 18th 2011, 6-9pm
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St. Hollywood, FL 33020
artandculturecenter.org

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood puts the “fun” in fundraising with this event.
– Michael Mills, arts writer

Named Best Art Event 2010 by the New Times Broward/Palm Beach

Now in its fourth year, this exhibition and fund-raiser is comprised of over 100 donated works in all media by artists who have been invited to participate. Abracadabra culminates with a live raffle of these outstanding art works in the main gallery. All works are exhibited prior to the evening of the raffle, affording ticket buyers an opportunity to preview the art before the main event!

The Big Easy in Hollywood big blues calendar February and March

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The Big Easy
1925 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
One and a half blocks west of US 1/Young Circle in heart of Downtown Hollywood

Open 7 days, 11am-2am
Authentic New Orleans cuisine, as well as american fare.
Live Blues/Jazz Thurs, Fri, Sat Nights.
Kitchen is open until 1 AM when bands play – later if warranted!
11 PM other days.

Feb 10: Heidi & The El Cats
11: Grant Piper
12: Sista Mary Beth
17: Grant Piper
18: AZ Kenny Tsak & 56 Deluxe
19: Joey Gilmore
24: Daphna Rose
25: Pit Bull of the Blues
26: Famous Frank & The Nucklebusters;
March 3: Matt Guitar Murphy & Albert Castiglia
4: Joey Gilmore
5: Hep Cat Boo Daddies
8: Blaize N Altar
10: Matt Guitar Murphy & Albert Castiglia
11: Famous Frank & The Nucklebusters; 12: King muDDfish
17: Grahm Wood Drout Duo
18: AZ Kenny Tsak & 56 Deluxe
19: Spider John Kroener & Joel Zoss
24: Matt Guitar Murphy & Graham Wood Drout
25: Hep Cat Boo Daddies
26: Sista Mary Beth.

2011 Reid and Fiorentino Call Of The Game Dinner and Celebrity Golf Classic 3/11/11

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The Annual Reid & Fiorentino Call Of The Game Dinner & Celebrity Golf Classic Brings A Brighter Future For The Youth In South Florida
The Call Of The Game Dinner Presented by Publix
Friday, March 11th, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, FL

The Celebrity Golf Classic Presented by SHARP
Wednesday, March 9th, starting at 11:30 a.m.
Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club
Aventura, FL.

A Foursome for The Celebrity Golf Classic Presented by SHARP can be purchased for $3,000. The cost for an individual golfer is $800. A table of ten (Gold table with a celebrity) at The Call of the Game Dinner Presented by Publix can be purchased for $5,000. A Silver dinner table can be purchased for $2,500. Individual tickets are priced at $250. An MVP Golf and Dinner Package, which includes one golf foursome and one Silver dinner table, can be purchased for $5,000.

Reservations for both events can be made online by completing the purchase request form at www.reidandfiorentinoevents.com or by contacting Lisa Furst at 305.529.9506 or Lisa@agency21consulting.com. For further information and updates on the 2011 Reid & Fiorentino Call of the Game Dinner & Celebrity Golf Classic, please visit www.reidandfiorentinoevents.com .

South Florida’s highlight of the social season unites the biggest names in sports and community leadership for a two-day charity fundraiser benefiting Lauren Kid’s Foundation and Dade Schools Athletic Foundation

HEAT TV broadcasters and two of South Florida’s leading sports media personalities, Eric Reid and Tony Fiorentino have joined forces again to announce the dates for the annual Reid & Fiorentino Call Of The Game Dinner & Celebrity Golf Classic. The two-day fund raising event will take place in March, attracting some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, while honoring the achievements by some of the region’s most celebrated sporting and community heroes. The fund-raiser will benefit two of today’s most acclaimed local charity organizations – Lauren’s Kids Foundation and the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation.

The Celebrity Golf Classic Presented by SHARP will take place on Wednesday, March 9th at the prestigious Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, FL., starting at 11:30 a.m. A total of 56 foursomes will converge on the two exclusive championship courses for an enjoyable day of competitive golf, whereby each team will be paired with a celebrity team captain vying to win esteemed prizes awarded at the end of the day during the post-golf awards reception. In addition to a fun-filled day of on-course entertainment and barbeque-style refreshments, players will be invited to participate in the “Hole-In-One Challenge” for a chance to win a car sponsored by AutoNation. Previous Golf Classic celebrity attendees include: Tim Hardaway, Alonzo Mourning, and Glen Rice; HEAT Courtside Reporter Jason Jackson; HEAT Radio Broadcasters John Crotty, Mike Inglis, José Pañeda and Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen; Pro Football Hall of Famers Bob Griese, Larry Little, Coach Don Shula and Dwight Stephenson; former Miami Dolphins players Bob Brudzinski, Kim Bokamper and O.J. McDuffie; current Dolphins player Chad Henne; PGA golfer Woody Austin, LPGA golfer Patti Rizzo, and many more.

The Call Of The Game Dinner Presented by Publix will take place on Friday, March 11th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Local NBC sports anchor, Joe Rose, will host the evening’s entertainment as the Master of Ceremonies, while some of today’s most distinguished individuals are honored for their work towards making a difference in our community. Featuring an illustrious attendance by the “who’s who” of South Florida, the dinner will include a silent auction as well as a live auction featuring music and sporting memorabilia, luxury vacation packages and one-of-a-kind experiences, among other items, that attendees will have a chance to bid on throughout the evening. Silent auction items will be open for online bids from around the country starting on February 21st through the website www.reidandfiorentinoevents.com .

The highlight of the evening will feature a number of prestigious awards being presented for excellence and leadership in the community. Miami HEAT All-Star, Alonzo Mourning, will be presented with the Don Shula Sports Legend Award. This award honors an outstanding sports legend that has demonstrated a passion for their sport and brings that same passion off the playing field to their community. Past award winners include Dr. Jack Ramsay and Coach Don Shula. Broadcaster, Jim Mandich, will receive the Sonny Hirsch Excellence in Sports Broadcasting Award. This award honors an outstanding sport broadcaster that has had a great impact in their field, while making notable accomplishments within the community. Past award winners include Tony Segreto and Hank Goldberg. Dr. Barth Green, Chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at University of Miami and President/Co-founder of Project Medishare, and his daughter, Jenna Green, will be presented with the Community Service Award for their outstanding work in Haiti and South Florida. This award honors outstanding individuals who have shown a great love and passion for improving our community. Past award winners include Dwyane Wade and Tracy Wilson Mourning.

Tony Fiorentino comments on this year’s event: “We are pleased to announce the dates for this year’s annual charity fundraiser. The dinner and Celebrity Golf Classic continues to draw some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment. We bring the community together for two of the year’s most exciting and enjoyable social events in support of two great causes that will ultimately benefit our kids in the community and throughout the region. We are proud to be celebrating the achievements of our 2011 honorees and thank all our sponsors and patrons for their continued support.”

“We are very much looking forward to this year’s event which proves to be a highlight of the social season,” says Lauren Book, founder of Lauren’s Kids Foundation. “Eric and Tony have been phenomenal in helping to raise awareness for our cause and we thank everyone involved in helping make the event such a success. This tremendous awareness will help shine a spotlight on Lauren’s Kids Foundation and Dade Schools Athletic Foundation. The ultimate goal for our organization is to raise funds for the creation of a Crisis Center for Children and their families who are coping with the aftermath of sexual abuse. The wonderful generosity of our community will help bring our dream that much closer to becoming a reality.”

Fourth Annual Abracadabra Opening 1/21/11

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Abracadabra Fourth Annual Fund-raising Art Exhibition and Raffle
Opening Reception: Fri., Jan. 21, 6-9 pm
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
Jan. 22 – Feb. 18, 2011
Raffle Event: Feb. 18, 6-9 pm

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood puts the “fun” in fundraising with this event. – Michael Mills, arts writer

Named Best Art Event 2010 by the New Times Broward/Palm Beach

Now in its fourth year, this exhibition and fund-raiser is comprised of over 100 donated works in all media by artists who have been invited to participate. Abracadabra culminates with a live raffle of these outstanding art works in the main gallery. All works are exhibited prior to the evening of the raffle, affording ticket buyers an opportunity to preview the art before the main event!

Visit ArtAndCultureCenter.org/abracadabra for more information and to purchase raffle tickets.

Driven Art and Music Conference 1/29/11

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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel
Hollywood, FL
www.drivenmac.com

A music and art conference at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida that is a direct-connect to music and art industry executives. It includes discussions, Q&A and meet & greets with those that are in the position to offer career advancement.

Featured Panelists
* Steve Robertson, Atlantic Records, VP of A&R
* Jimmy Roc, MySpace Records, Music Evangelist
* Nick Haussling, Warner Brother Records, A&R
* Scott Mitchell Putesky, Most Famously Known as “Daisy Berkowitz”, Co-Founder & Original * Guitarist, Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids
* Jason Bieler, Bieler Brothers Records, Co-Founder
* Chad Beatz, Writer & Multi-Platinum Selling Producer
* Jeff Halatrax, Writer & Producer
* Lou Plaia, ReverbNation Co-Founder
* Logan Lenz. Endagon Enterprises Founder / President
* Elaine Joseph, Artists Haven Gallery Owner / Executive Director
* Michael Joseph, Artists Haven Art Gallery Photographer / Owner

Schedule Overview
8:00AM – 3:00PM; Conference, Featuring the DMAC Panelists, Including a Question & Answer Session Led by the Crowd
9:30AM – Midnight; Artwork by Selected Showcase Artists Displayed throughout the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
6:00PM – Midnight; Live Performances from Selected Showcasing Bands at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Venues
Event information is subject to change.

Conference
8:00AM Ticket sales and check-in. For entry, present your ticket or state the name listed in will call. Tickets will also
be available for purchase. Purchase tickets now in advance at a reduced rate of $29. Day-of, tickets will be $49.
9:30AM – 10:30AM; Art panel discussion, featuring Elaine and Michael Joseph, Owners of Artists Haven Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
11:00AM – 12:00PM; “Get a Song. Get It Out.” :: Writing, producing and presenting your music to the masses using web solutions.
Music panel discussion, featuring: Chad Beatz (Writer / Producer), Jeff Halatrax (Writer / Producer),
Lou Plaia (Reverbnation Co-Founder) and Logan Lenz (Endagon Enterprises Founder / President).
12:00PM – 1:30PM; Lunch break and Featured Panelist meet and greet. A catered lunch will be made available for purchase
at Murphy’s Irish Pub at Seminole Paradise, which is on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino grounds.
2:00PM – 3:00PM; “What a Label Brings to the Table” :: Both a label’s and artist’s perspective on getting signed.
Music panel discussion, featuring: Steve Robertson (Atlantic Records VP of A&R),
Nick Haussling (Warner Brothers Records A&R), Jimmy Roc (MySpace Records Music Evangelist),
Jason Bieler (Bieler Brothers Records Co-Founder / Founding Member of Saigon Kick),
Scott Mitchell Putesky (Most Famously Known as “Daisy Berkowitz”, Co-Founder of / original Guitarist for
Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids).
6:00PM; Dinner break, Featured Panelist meet and greet and the start of Showcase Performances.
A catered dinner will be made available for purchase at Murphy’s Irish Pub at Seminole Paradise, which is on the
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino grounds.
6:00PM – Midnight; Showcase Performances. See detailed Showcase Performance schedule below.

Selected Showcase Performances
Murphy’s Irish Pub Stage
Murphy’s is at Seminole Paradise, which is on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino  grounds.
A catered dinner will be available for purchase at the time of the start of the performances at Murphy’s.
6:00 SJ :: From Miami, Florida :: Singer / Songwriter
6:30 Rug :: From Oviedo, Florida :: Indie Rock / Pop
7:00 My Aim Is True :: From Augusta, Georgia :: Rock / Punk
7:30 Not Tonight Josephine :: From Tampa, Florida :: Rock / Alternative
8:00 Jacob’s Ladder :: From Miami Beach, Florida :: Progressive / Powerpop
8:30 Mine All Mine :: From Miami, Florida :: Rock / Punk

Center Court Stage
The Center Court Stage is in the center of Seminole Paradise, which is on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino grounds.
8:00 Alexander Cardinale :: From Los Angeles, California :: Singer / Songwriter
8:30 Stellate :: From Atlanta, Georigia :: Rock
9:00 The Lost Boys :: From Lakeport, California :: Rock
9:30 Fools For Rowan :: From Smyrna, Tennessee :: Rock / Alternative
10:00 Vega Under Fire :: From Naples, Florida :: Rock / Dance
10:30 Madeira :: From Orlando, Florida :: Rock
11:00 New City Lions :: From Fort Lauderdale, Florida :: Rock / Powerpop
11:30 Savannah :: From Winter Park, Florida :: Rock

2 For 1 Taverna Opa Tuesdays Hollywood 1/4/11

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2 For 1 Taverna Opa Tuesdays ~ Hollywood
Tuesday, January 4th, 8pm ~ 2am
Taverna Opa Hollywood
410 North Ocean Drive
Hollywood Beach, FL 33019
www.tavernaopa.com

Taverna Opa ~ Hollywood & South Beach Present :
2 For 1 Taverna Tuesdays At Taverna Opa
Hosted By Kimberlee & Erin Mia ♥
Featuring: Diva Dj Hana Till 2am
Flaming Shots ~ Belly Dancers ~ Fire Breathing Bartenders ~ Table Top Zorba & 2 For 1 Appetizers And Drinks All Night !!
We Party Till The Ouzo Runs Out !!
2 for 1 Mezze ( appetizers )
2 for 1 Cocktails
2 for 1 Uzo shots
2 for 1 Zorba Bombs ( like Jaager bombs but BLUE )
2 for 1 Domestic Bottles
* Featured Weekly Entertainment
* $100. Vip Bottles
* Family Style Menus Starting At $30 Per Person
* Kid Friendly Till 11pm
Opa ! Birthday & Bachellorette Parties
Get wild with us on your special day !!
Complimentary VIP bottle service for birthday girls & bachelorettes
Family style dinner menus cater to your whole table
Table top bellydancing
Zorba dancers
Resident Dj Hana ♥
* Additional festivities arranged at your request.

An Event Brought To You By:
Haute In The City Events & Promotions
Kimberlee Etheridge
Kimberlee007@gmail.com

Erin Mia Milchman
ErinMiaMilchman@gmail.com
http://Twitter.com/ErinMiaPrtyDiva
http://Twitter.com/HauteinMiami

www.HauteintheCityMiami.com
www.HauteintheCityFortLauderdale.com

The Dog Beach of Hollywood, FL

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The Dog Beach of Hollywood, FL
Between Pershing and Custer Streets on the Ocean
www.dboh.org

The emotions I felt when I took my little angel to the dog beach in Hollywood, FL for the first time were overwhelming. Boundi and the other dogs ran, swam, played fetch, chased each other, and generally had the time of their lives, all free from leash restraint.

The friendly dogs and people who shared the experience with us on this fall day smiled and laughed as we talked about our pets and threw tennis balls deep into the Atlantic. Everyone cleaned up after their pet(s) and our dog even cleaned up after some ungrateful beach goer, who had littered a plastic bag in the ocean. Ever the loyal retriever, Boundi brought the bag to our feet and we properly disposed of it.

I like very much that they have a public official or park officer of some kind there on the sand to ensure everyone’s safety, though he wasn’t utilized during my visit.

For Miami Dade dog lovers who have visited the “dog beach” on Key Biscayne: DON’T! Don’t ever go there again. I know we won’t. Even though it’s a bit of a drive to the Hollywood beach, the experience is more than worth it and the beach doesn’t even compare to the dirty area on the causeway where they allow dogs in Miami.
Bottom Line: This gorgeous beach is amazing just for human recreation, and allowing furry friends to share in the fun takes it to another fantastic level!
By Talmage

The Holiday Eve Ball 12/24/10

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The Holiday Eve Ball
Friday December 24th
9:00pm – 4:00am
Gryphon – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
5707 Seminole Way
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, FL 33314

$15 Online / At the Door $20
Buy Tickets Now.
More info here.

Please note: When paying Online the following terms apply:
No Credit Card payments will be accepted after 5:00pm on the day of the event
No refunds will be given when you are not able to attend events.
Must bring PayPal receipt to event

Limited number of VIP tables available
Email: sales@sfsingleliving.com

Event information
www.mazeltovball.com

2nd Annual Festivus For the Rest of Us Benefiting Ann Storck Center 12/18/10

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2nd Annual Festivus For the Rest of Us – Benefiting Ann Storck Center
December 18, 7pm
Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub
1921 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL
www.annstorckcenter.org

Click Here To Order Now!

Here is an invitation to our Festivus event. I know that many of you were there for the 1st event last year and this year promises to be better than the last! Come out and support the Ann Storck Center. Please forward this to your friends and family who might be interested in attending!

You can buy tickets in advance for $10 or you can purchase the T-shirt Deal which comes with a limited edition Festivus t-shirt, admission for 2 hour open bar and a raffle ticket for $25. The link for tickets is in the email below. I hope to see you there!

Make a weekend of it!
After having fun at the 2nd Annual Festivus for the Rest of Us,
stay the night in Hollywood at the Marriott Hollywood Beach!

Call 954.924.2202 and ask for the “Ann Storck Center” rate of $109!
Marriott Hollywood Beach – 2051 N Ocean Dr – Hollywood, FL 33019

Good Morning Hollywood Breakfast and Toy Drive 12/10/10

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Good Morning Hollywood Breakfast & Toy Drive!
Friday, December 10, 2010, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Memorial Regional Hospital
3501 Johnson Street
Hollywood, FL

(Main Auditorium)
www.hollywoodchamber.org

Join us for another fantastic breakfast program, and bring an unwrapped toy for the annual Toy Drive!

Sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System

$12 members / $20 future members

RSVP required! 954.923.4000

It’s Groovy! Third Annual Hot Hollywood Glam Fund-raiser 11/20/10

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It’s Groovy! — Third Annual Hot Hollywood Glam Fund-raiser
Saturday, November 20, 2010
7 – 10:30 pm
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood,
1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, Florida
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

A sophisticated, ’60s-era vibe, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood invites you to its Third Annual Hot Hollywood Glam fund-raiser, “It’s Groovy!”

Enjoy, engage, and experience . . .
• Join us in recognizing the Center’s 2010 Groovy Couple, Neil and Sigrid Gold (pictured) – Center members, donors, and art collectors!
• Groovin’ on the dance floor with go-go dancers to the sounds of the 60s
• Scrumptious foods by one of South Florida’s top caterers, Michael Meltzer
• Featured drinks – beer, wine, and vodka compliments of Black Art Beer and Southern Wine & Spirits
• Live body-painting performance by Georgette Pressler
• Fantastic silent and Chinese auction items such as Miami Heat tickets; hotel stays at the W Fort Lauderdale; Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa; memorabilia from the Seminole Hard Rock & Casino; restaurant certificates; jewelry; and much more!
• Complimentary valet parking
• Experience three contemporary art exhibitions
• And there’s more!

Our coveted sponsors and Platinum-level guests will experience an exclusive, private area — our “Lava Lounge” — featuring open bar, champagne room, exquisite hors d’oeuvres, music, and more!

Click here to purchase tickets and for sponsorship info.

Tickets are $85 and $140, and 100% of ticket sales benefit the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.

Happy Hour – Cocktail Therapy – Lola’s on harrison – Hollywood – Tues-Sun – 5pm-8pm – $3,4,5 Drinks, $5 Bar Bites

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Happy Hour Cocktail Therapy at Lola’s on harrison
Hollywood
Tues-Sun, 5pm-8pm
$3,4,5 Drinks, $5 Bar Bites
2032 Harrison Street Hollywood FL 33020
www.lolasonharrison.com

Named Top 10 Happy Hours in Broward…
Artisanal Cocktails $4
Premium Well Drinks $4
Wines by the Glass 50% Off
$3 Craft Micro-Brews
$5 Bar Bites
Salmon Tartar
Maryland Blue Crab Cake
Chili Dusted Shrimp
Purple Potato Skins
Coca Cola BBQ Beef Ribcycle
Native Lager Steamed Mussels
Sweet Potato Fries

The Hollywood Beach and Downtown Halloween Week 10/26-31/10

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The Downtown Hollywood Experience
Halloween Week, October 25-31, 2010
special events
More Info

Daily through Sunday, October 31
Pumpkin Patch
10am-7pm daily • First Presbyterian Church, 1630 Hollywood Blvd
Info: 954-922-8558 • www.firstpreshlwd.org

Tuesday, October 26
Miami Heat Season Opener Party
7pm • Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub, 1921 Hollywood Blvd
Benefitting Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. Make a $15 donation at the door to Women in Distress and receive 2 raffle tix and a free drink!
Info: 954-921-2317 or www.MickeyByrnes.com

Thursday, October 28
FACA Fashion Show at Sushi Blues
7:30-9pm • 2009 Harrison Street
Creators of hip, cool, organic upscale clothing for trendsetters, FACA will introduce their 2011 collection for men and women with a runway show at Sushi Blues. There will be music during the show and free giveaways at the end of the event, plus a special open house fashion PREVIEW at the new FACA boutique at 2029 Harrison from 9-11pm. Please visit www.shopfaca.com to view fabulous FACA fashions!
Reservations/Info: 954-929-9560 or www.SushiBlues.com

Friday, October 29
10th Annual Fall Festival and Hayride
4-8pm • First Presbyterian Church, 1630 Hollywood Blvd
Info: 954-922-8558 • www.firstpreshlwd.org

Funtastic Fridays For Kids
5-9pm • ArtsPark at Young Circle (Hollywood Blvd & US1)
Every Friday! Music, movies and more are in store for youngsters and their families at Funtastic Fridays for Kids, a free event series at ArtsPark at Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood. Funtastic Fridays promises to be the best FREE family social event in town!
Info: 954-921-3404

97.3 FM Live Broadcast from Tiki Tango
6pm • Whiskey Tango, 1903 Hollywood Blvd
Those two girls in the morning from 97.3 “The Coast” broadcasting live from Tiki Tango with cash & prizes for best costumes. Plus live music with “That Band” at 10pm
Info: 954-925-2555 • www.whiskeytangofl.com

ArtsPark Movie Nights
8pm • ArtsPark at Young Circle (Hollywood Blvd & US1)
Come and join us for movies under the stars in the Grove at ArtsPark! Family Friendly so bring the kids, a date or come alone and enjoy the atmosphere of watching a movie outside. Lawn seating so bring a chair or blanket to fully enjoy this experience. In partnership with the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival. Featured film: E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial.
Info: 954-921-3500 • www.HollywoodFL.org

Taverna Yiamas Halloween Spooky Party
8pm • 1948 Hollywood Blvd
Live Music Show and Bellydancing. Prizes for best costume. Cover $10.00.
Info: 954-925-1001

Sosta Lounge Halloween Party
1885 Hollywood Blvd
“Confessions – Tru Blood: Halloween Red Edition” Code Red + Champion Squad. Everyone wearing RED free before 1am. Enjoy complimentary shots of Tru Blood. Surprises all night long.
Info: 954-232-6563 or 954-682-0326

Friday, October 29 – Sunday, October 31
Pizza Rustica Halloween Celebration
1928 Hollywood Blvd
Pizza Rustica celebrates this year’s Halloween in high fashion. Bring your costume, take a picture with us and enter the chance to win a Four Play Pizza and a soda tube. Our Rustica team will select the winner of the most fashionable costume.
Info: 954-923-3878

Saturday, October 30
ArtsPark Boo Bash
7-10pm • ArtsPark at Young Circle
The ArtsPark at Young Circle takes on a ghoulish feel. Enjoy safe treating or treating and a concert by the Monsters. Come dressed in costume for the annual Hollywood Lakes Section Civic Association costume contest also dress your dog for Hollydogs Greyhound Adoption K-9 Kostume Kontest.
Info: 954-921-3500

Mickey Byrne’s Halloween Costume Party
8pm • 1921 Hollywood Blvd
Music by Feed-Back Kings, drink specials and of course cash prizes for best Costumes!
Info: 954-921-2317 or www.MickeyByrnes.com

Ocean Alley’s Halloween Costume Party
8-11pm • 900 N. Broadwalk
“Best Halloween Costume” Contest, Door Prizes, Bar Drink Specials, Music, and more! Register on our website by October 20th to get details emailed to you.
Info: 954-921-6171 or www.OceanAlley.net

Whiskey Tango’s Halloween Costume Party
1903 Hollywood Blvd
KIDS EAT FREE (with purchase of one adult meal per child) from 5-8pm. Halloween Costume party with cash and prizes for best costumes and Live music with “Rough Shot” at 10pm.
Info: 954-925-2555 • www.whiskeytangofl.com

Brasserie Chow’s Masquerade Ball
8pm-2am • 1925 Hollywood Blvd
Wear your own or Masks will be provided. Complimentary appetizers from 8pm-11pm. Drink Specials / Live Entertainment. Unveiling of new menu!
Info: 954-924-4440

Octopus’s Garden’s Halloween Party
6pm • 1942 Hollywood Blvd
Live Band, Costume Contest, and an All You Can Eat BBQ. No cover charge. BBQ $10.
Info: 954-924-2525

Legends Cafe Halloween Party
2029 Harrison Street
Come celebrate with DJ Andres.
Info: 954-920-1312

Sunday, October 31
Halloween at Mama Mia’s
All day • 1818 S. Young Circle
Come join us for Halloween. Bring your kids dressed in costume and they Eat Free from our kids menu. Offer valid with ONE adult entree ordered per child. Kids 12 and under. Offer not valid with other promotions.
Info: 954-923-0555 or www.MiaGrill.com

Whiskey Tango’s Halloween Rehab Party
1903 Hollywood Blvd
Recover from last night’s party with hair-of-the-dog drink specials, 11:30am. Dress as a football player or Cheerleader for cash & prizes during the big games! 1pm
Info: 954-925-2555 • www.whiskeytangofl.com

Spooky Belly Dance Class at Goddess Store
2017 Harrison Street
A Spooky Belly Dance Class open to everyone. Only $10. Wear your costumes. 1-2pm. Performances, Most Outrageous Halloween Costume, potluck, bring the kids. 2-5pm.
Info: 954-929-2369 • www.goddessstore.com

Info: 954-924-2980
www.hollywoodcra.org

Halloween Bash at Satoros 10/30/10

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Halloween Bash @ Satoros
10/30/2010, 10pm

2050 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, Fl
www.urbanpronet.ning.com

Come be a part of the 4th Annual Halloween Party Hosted by “Urban Professional Network”. Join South Florida’s Taste Maker & Trend Setters for an unforgettable night of networking dinning and dancing. So wear your sexiest scariest costume and come out and have fun. For table reservations and Vip entry email RonGibbs1@me.com

Business After Howls at Hard Rock Café 10/27/10

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Business After Howls
Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 5 pm – 7pm
Hard Rock Cafe
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood

Located in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood!
www.hollywoodchamber.org

Join the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for the annual Business After Howls Costume & Networking Party!

Network with your fellow gouls and goblins for another horrific business after hours.

Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.

Prizes for the best costumes!
*No masks allowed in casino.*

Registration is required! Please call 954.923.4000 or visit www.hollywoodchamber.org

Uptown Saturdays at Satoro’s Restaurant and Lounge 10/15/10

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Uptown Saturdays
October 15th 2010, 10pm to until
Satoro’s Restaurant & Lounge
2050 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, Fl

Models and Bottles this Saturday at Satoro’s! Aspiring models come out and network with some of the industry’s rising stars. Enjoy a great menu along with sexy, chic, upscale young professionals from across South Florida.
Come out this Saturday and see what all the fuss is about.
This is an Uptown Event, so dress to impress. A selective door policy will be enforced.

Jewels for a Gem Benefiting Breast Cancer 10/28/10

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“Jewels for a Gem” Benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness Month IN PINK
Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 9:00 PM (PT)
Pangaea @ The Hard Rock
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
Free Entry
Door open @ 9pm
Fashion Show @10pm
2-4-1 DRINKS/ COMPLIMENTARY Appetizer’s 9-10pm
RSVP Here.

“Jewels for a Gem” Jewelry Fashion Showcase
Benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness Month IN PINK
Free Entry
Door open @ 9pm
Fashion Show @10pm
Complimentary cupcakes In Pink by Yes Ma’aM www.yesmaam.us
Complimentary Appetizer’s 9-10pm

Fab C. & Majestic Groups, LLC of Miami host’s “Jewels for a Gem” Jewelry Fashion Showcase Benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness Month IN PINK, Thursday,October 28, 2010 @9pm at Pangaea at The Hard Rock HOLLYWOOD. Innovative jewelry designer’s located all across high profile Miami will be showcasing their jewelry using PINK in their creations, in emphasis for the awareness of Breast Cancer for women, the Gem. “Jewels For a Gem” will give everyone a glimpse into the world of couture jewelry designs by 6 of Miami’s brightest designer’s. You can find all of their jewelry sold in stores in Miami, Bal Harbor, Coconut Grove amongst other South Florida attractions.

The powerhouse designer’s includes PattyM Jewelry, which offers an exquisite collection of high quality jewelry designed entirely by hand, with exceptional attention to detail an individuals taste. www.pattymjewelry.com

Catalina Mora specializes her creations with real orange peels, tagua, and coffee beans amongst others to create her natural accessories while having an amazing aroma to it. www.catalinamoradesigns.com

Khal’s Jewelry, where you can find in Coconut Grove’s main fashion attraction store, Azul, amongst other store location; her pieces has undergone an authentic handmade process. This ensures that each piece itself is unique. Not one is the same.

Also showcasing will be Jewelry by Marina Fulgueira and Naturally Divine Co. by Pamela Robinson, who caters to fashion of the past, present and future by creating unique jewelry inspired by her naturally sophisticated fashion sense which remains classic and timeless. www.naturallydivineco.com

“Jewels For a Gem” will also be introducing Hippie Headwear by Nikki Balzano . Her Fall Collection includes custom made one of a kind head wear pieces, using materials such as dried butterflies adorned in Swarovski Crystals, braided into hemp, suede or leather using the best in silk flowers.Vintage jewelry/charms and metals are in these designs to insure each piece is truly one of a kind and unique! Bohemian, Hippie and Native American cultures are the true inspiration.

All guests will have an opportunity to take home a piece of jewelry from each designer showcasing in this event
Raffle: $5

Special invited guest, successful Brazilian Super Model and cancer survivor, Juliane Howard will also walk on the runway. Her story can inspire women all across the country with having the strength to fight cancer and pursue their ultimate goals in life. She will be apart of helping us spread awareness to women about cancer and sharing her experience with all the guests.

For more information about “Jewels for a Gem” , please contact:
info@fabcproductions.com
Reservations: majesticgroupevents@gmail.com

2 for 1 Taverna Opa Tuesdays 10/5/10

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Tuesday Evening ~ 8pm – 2am
2 for 1 Taverna Opa Tuesdays
Taverna Opa Hollywood Beach
410 North Ocean Drive
Hollywood Beach 33019
( A1A just north of Hollywood Boulevard )

Taverna Opa South Beach
36 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach 33139
( Directly across from Nikki Beach )

Greek Taverna Style Cuisine
2 for 1 Mezze ( tappas menu )
2 for 1 Cocktails
2 for 1 Imports & Domestics
2 for 1 Shots

Price ~ fixe menus starting at $30. p/p
Belly Dancers, Fire Breathing Bartenders, Table Top Zorba

Sounds by: DJ HANA
Lively party atmosphere

$3. Valet parking.
Casual attire
Dockage available

Dinner Reservations:
Erin Mia Milchman 954.232.0772

Uptown Saturdays at Satoro’s Restaurant and Lounge 9/25/10

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Uptown Saturdays
9/25/2010, 10pm to until
Satoro’s Restaurant & Lounge
2050 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, Fl

Everyone keeps asking when is their going to be something that So.Fla. Upscale and Beautiful can come out and network and dine with people of all cultures in an elegant environment. Well “Uptown Saturdays” are here. Come out and party with the Mature and Sexy crew every Saturday at Satoro’s Restaurant and Martini Bar. …Hosted by Jawan Strader and Ron Gibbs and a host of our Beautiful Friends. After hosting the sexiest events at Ivy Aventura, Barchetta On The Bay and Justin’s Style Lounge everyone know we cater to some of SoFla most wealthy and beautiful people. Come out this Saturday and see what all the fuss is about. This is an Uptown Event, so dress to impress. A selective door policy will be enforced.

NBC Miami Crush and Cuisine at Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa 9/24-25/10

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NBC Miami Crush and Cuisine
9/24/10-9/25/10, 6:00 p.m.
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3555 S. Ocean Dr
Hollywood, FL 33019
http://crushandcuisine.com

Indulge your senses on a feast of food and wine at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa from September 24-26. This weekend-long event is sponsored by NBC Miami and Premier Beverage, and brings together food, education, authenticity, spirits and tastings.

The weekend kicks off with a Royal Tasting on Friday night bringing together the area’s hottest chefs with fine wine and spirits, followed by The Last Syrah with a dessert pairing and cigar lounge. On Saturday, the day includes a golf tournament, interactive chef demonstrations, a blending session, a blind wine tasting, a panel discussion on how to purchase wine for investment and finishes off with a grand tasting dinner/auction.

Tickets are available for the individual events or can be sold as a package. Prices start at $40. Remember to use the code WC20 to save 10%. For more information and to purchase your tickets online visit: http://crushandcuisine.com/tickets.html

8th Annual Grapes for Grades 9/24/10

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8th Annual Grapes for Grades
Friday, September 24, 2010, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Hollywood Beach Marriott
2501 N. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Presents Grapes for Grades
A Wine Tasting & Fundraising Event Benefiting the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation

Join the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for the ultimate grape experience served with a side dish of Hollywood – Grapes for Grades. The fundraising event, now in its 8th year, will take place on Friday, September 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Marriott (2501 N. Ocean Drive in Hollywood). This upscale evening includes wine tasting, gourmet food, live jazz music, a silent auction and a raffle drawing for a seven night Caribbean cruise for two.

A portion of the proceeds from Grapes benefit the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation (HFSF), a 501(c)3 organization which provides college scholarships to deserving high school seniors from local Hollywood high schools. www.hollywoodchamber.org/grapes

“[The Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation] scholarship has been a great help in paying for my first two years at the University of Florida, and it will aid me in my finances as I enter in the [school’s] nursing program,” says UF student Karolina Dominguez.

In addition, scholars have the opportunity to continue receiving scholarship dollars all through their college tenure as long as they maintain the required GPA and if there is still a need for financial aid. In the past seven years, Grapes for Grades has raised over $170,000 dollars for the foundation and has funded approximately 198 students.

“I am a student at Florida Atlantic University, and my major is biology. By the time I finish my education, I plan on opening my own dental practice. The generosity and encouragement from the Chamber and the HFSF motivate me to keep on going until I reach my goal,” adds FAU student Aunie Danyalian.

Grapes guests will enjoy delectable bites and a notable collection of wines and spirits from participating restaurants and vendors such as:
• Gino’s Italian American Deli & Meat Market
• French Quarter at Mardi Gras Casino
• Dave & Buster’s of Hollywood
• Taboulli
• Over the Top Catering
• Liguori’s Fired
• Latitudes at the H.B. Marriott
• Nilus Delights Bakery
• Edible Arrangements
• Fresh and Tastee Catering
• Sport Zone 84
• The Greek Joint
• Hollywood Discount Liquor & Wine
• Russian Standard Vodka

The evening will culminate with the announcement of the winner of the six-star, luxury, seven night Caribbean cruise for two on the award-winning Regent Seven Seas Mariner. This mid-size ship with maximum capacity of 700 guests, takes guests on a picturesque voyage through the Caribbean with stops in Cozumel, Belize, Guatemala and Costa Maya. The winner will receive an all-inclusive cruise with gratuities included, complimentary 24 hour room service, all meals and much more! The cruise getaway is valued at $8,400, but raffle tickets are only $100! The ultimate way to cruise the Caribbean . . . bon voyage!

“The $100 we spent on the raffle ticket was the best $100 we’ve ever spent,” says Dori Lynn Neuwirth of Atlantic Sands, 2005 Oceania cruise winner.

“A $13,000 first-class Mediterranean cruise – with a balcony view no less – for the price of a nice dinner out. You can’t beat that! If we hadn’t won, we still would have been happy to donate the money to such a worthy cause. We plan to buy a couple more tickets this year,” Neuwrith adds.

The evening’s featured entertainment will be Diva Joan Cartwright and the Jazz Hotline.

This event is brought to you by the following sponsors and supporters: Hollywood Police Department; E.H. Whitson Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing; Cohen & Owens, PA; Hollywood Discount Liquor & Wine; Florida Power & Light; SUN Credit Union; Calvin Giordano & Associates, Inc.; Hollywood Beach Golf Resort; Community Bank of Broward; The Press Room and Ace Color Printing.

Support the cause and become a sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities are available. Sient auction donations and financial contributions will also be accepted.

Tickets are $60 pre-event and $70 at the door. Purchase our Wine & Dine Deal for only $200, which includes two event tickets and one raffle ticket.

Event tickets can be purchased at the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (330 N. Federal Highway), SUN Credit Union (4205 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood) or online at www.hollywoodchamber.org.

For more information, e-mail Sue Ann Scharón at sueann@hollywoodchamber.org or call 954.923.4000, ext. 14.

2 For 1 Taverna Opa Tuesdays 8/31/10

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2 For 1 Taverna Opa Tuesdays
Tuesday , August 31st, 8pm ~ 2am
Taverna Opa ~ Hollywood
Just North Of Hollywood Boulevard On A1A

Taverna Opa ~ Hollywood & Erin Mia Milchman Along with her very special hosts: Jami Appel & Jeff Ostroff Present :
2for 1 Taverna Tuesdays At Taverna Opa
Featuring: Sexy Diva Dj Hana Till 2am
Flaming Shots ~ Belly Dancers ~ Fire Breathing Bartenders ~ Table Top Zorba & 2for
1 Appetizers And Drinks All Night!
We Party Till The Ouzo Runs Out !!
2 for 1 Mezze ( appetizers )
2 for 1 Cocktails
2 for 1 Uzo shots
2 for 1 Zorba Bombs ( like Jaager bombs but BLUE )
2 for 1 Domestic Bottles
* Featured Weekly Entertainment
* $100. Vip Bottles
* Family Style Menus Starting At $30 Per Person
www.tavernaoparestaurant.com

Complimentary VIP bottle service for birthday girls & bachellorettes
Family style dinner menus cater to your whole table
Table top bellydancing
Zorba dancers
Resident Dj Hana
* Additional festivities arranged at your request.
Contact: Erin Mia Milchman
shopaholik2457@aol.com

Flex Maslan digital029art.com Surreal Panoramic Art Gallery Show with music by Mike Jaffe 8/21/10

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Flex Maslan : digital029art.com : Surreal / Panoramic Art Gallery Show feat music by Mike Jaffe
Saturday August 21, 2010, 9:30pm to 2am
Mystic Water Kava Bar
Mystic Water Kava Bar
2037 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL
954 391 7056
www.thekavabar.com

Come experience the uncommon and unusual photographic and digital work of Flex Maslan ( digital029art ).
For this show, selections from the Decorated Reality and Florida Bay series will be featured, including two very large (5 ft) panoramics, among about a dozen works!!

Special musical guest Mike Jaffe will be spinning us to another dimension!
No cover.
Open daily and nightly 2pm-4am, so come and check it out as part of your Hollywood Art Walk Monthly (same night)!

For more information, register into the fBook event.

and visit http://www.digital029art.com for more information and art.

Florida Brick Creation Challenge Awards Presentation at Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 8/15/10

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See 70 LEGO Sculptures Made by Florida Residents for the Center’s Florida BRICK Creation Challenge, Aug. 7 – 15, 2010
In conjunction with the exhibition Nathan Sawaya: Replay
Florida BRICK Creation Challenge
Awards presentation: Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020

On exhibition: Aug. 7 – 15, 2010

70 Florida residents created art sculptures using their own LEGO® pieces to compete in the Center’s fun state-wide contest and exhibition. These works are on display in the Center’s galleries.

Contestants will be recognized in each entry category (ages 6-10, 11-17, 18 and up; Teams/Families) for Most Creative, Most Colorful, and Most Complex. Individual winners will receive LEGO gift cards. Team/Family winners will receive a gift certificate to enjoy a pizza party.

For more information, visit ArtAndCultureCenter.org/brick-challenge.

ShopSwagg Fashion Night Out South Florida 2010 presented by Pangaea Lounge and Gryphon Nightclub 10/23/10

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ShopSwagg Fashion Night Out South Florida 2010 presented by Pangaea Lounge + Gryphon Nightclub
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Pangaea Lounge + Gryphon Nightclub, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
5711 Seminole Way
Hollywood FL 33019
www.shopswagg.com
Purchase tickets online.
Facebook Page.

Ladies! Get ready for the biggest fashion night out in South Florida!

Shop from the trendiest fashion designers and boutiques in South Florida and get fabulous deals up to 75% off everyday prices! These deals will not be found anywhere but at ShopSwagg!

$50 VIP Tickets include Open Bar for 4 hours and free Swagg.. including food, like cupcakes from Mason Girl Cupcakes and beauty products from Everyday Minerals, plus much more! Free massages, product and service raffles and giveaways!

Tickets Will Be $75 At The Door – Make Sure You Pre-Order Today.

During the event, dance and enjoy the tunes of Miami’s own fabulous DJ Meesh… and after the shopping, make sure to stay at Pangaea & Gryphon, as your wristband ensures your entry back to the club!

Make a night out of it and bring the girls out for a much needed Ladies Night!

Tell all your girlfriends about this event – we are donating proceeds of ticket sales to Susan G. Komen of South Florida and NFL’s OJ McDuffie’s Catch 81 Foundation for sick and underprivileged children.
See you there!
*Please note: General admission tickets will not receive complimentary open bar, beauty products or food.

ShopSwagg Fashion Night Out Brings Fashion, Beauty, and Fun to South Florida Women at the Seminole Hard Rock’s Pangaea Lounge & Gryphon Nightclub on October 23, 2010

Jessica Rafalowski hosts shopping event for women and charitable benefit.

ShopSwagg, Inc. partners with Pangaea Lounge and Gryphon Nightclub to present “ShopSwagg Fashion Night Out South Florida” on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. ShopSwagg Fashion Night Out is a shopping event for trendy, upscale and fashionable women who are interested in having the ultimate girl’s night out. Hosted by 2011 Beach Bunny Super Model of the Year and former Miss Florida USA, Jessica Rafalowski, guests will enjoy music by DJ Meesh, signature cocktails, hors d’ouevres from Bash Wine and Catering of Sunrise and access to over 35 South Florida designers, boutiques and beauty experts such as Apricot Lane Boutique, Forever Young Medical Spa and JR de Bellard, with deals up to 75% off.

While indulging in all the fun and great shopping deals, guests are also contributing to great causes. ShopSwagg invites each attendee to bring a new or gently-used bra in which ShopSwagg will donate $5 per bra received to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure of Miami/Fort Lauderdale, along with a 5% donation from ticket sales. The bras will then be donated to Women in Distress of Broward County, Inc. the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County. ShopSwagg will also donate an additional 5% from ticket sales to Miami Dolphins’ OJ McDuffie’s Catch 81 Foundation, supporting South Florida’s at-risk youth. While bridging local designers to the community, ShopSwagg values the importance of ensuring the awareness of these important causes and makes the continuous effort to donate to local charities at every event.

“We are really excited to create an opportunity where we can stimulate retail business in South Florida and also promote and donate to three great, local organizations.”, says Karina Alvela, spokeswoman for ShopSwagg.

Immediately following the event, ShopSwagg participants are invited to attend the official after party hosted by Pangaea and Gryphon Nightclubs.

ShopSwagg Fashion Night Out South Florida acknowledges its sponsors Pangaea Lounge and Gryphon Nightclub and Glaceau SmartWater.

About ShopSwagg, Inc. ShopSwagg, Inc. hosts local shopping events to promote synergy between fashion-forward women, their local fashion and beauty communities, and local charities. ShopSwagg is hosted by New York City area marketing firm, Neptune Communications.

JuanC Fashion Affair Birthday Celebration 8/6/10

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JuanC’s Fashion Affair Birthday Celebration
At Pangaea Lounge

A Lovely Evening Where Trendy Fashion Meets Upscale Night Life

Friday August 6th Two Thousand Ten
8.6.10

Dress Code: Trendy Upscale Attire Require
“..If You Need To Ask You Need To Shop..” -JuanC

For Comp Admission Until 1am At Door Simply State You are There For JuanC’s Birthday Celebration

For Table Reservations And Additional Information, Please Call
954.536.2461 Or Email ContactUs@iRockParties.Com

To RSVP for event: www.irockparties.com/events/JuanCs-Fashion-Affair-Birthday

Taverna Opa 2for Tuesdays 8/3/10

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Taverna Opa 2for Tuesdays
Tuesday, August 3, 8pm ~ 2am
Taverna Opa ~ Hollywood
410 N. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
www.tavernaoparestaurant.com

Taverna Opa 2for Tuesdays
Launch Party ~ 8pm Tuesday August 3rd
Party till the Ouzo runs out!

Announcing ~ The Vivacious Dj Hana in the main dining room spinning hot hot House, Sexy Middle Eastern Dance, Latin & Open Format till 2am!
Join us for dinner & 4 all new Summer Refresher Cocktails for $4. each at 8p…m!
2FOR 1 Appetizers, Cocktails, Wines, Ouzo Shots & Bottled Beers!
Family Style Prix ~ Fixe Menus starting at $30. p/p
$100. Bottles of Vodka, Rum, Gin ~ you name it!

Fire Breathing Bartenders!
Zorba Bombs ( like Jaager~Bombs )!
Belly Dancers!
Handsome, Zorba Dancing Waitstaff!
$3. Valet Parking!
Bring Your Friends ~ Bring Your Neighbors ~ Grab Your Office Staff It’s Time To Celebrate!
Come as you are ~ ALL ARE WELCOME!
Come by boat ~ we’ll bring the party on board!

Table reservations, Bottle service & Special event accommodations contact:
Erin Mia Milchman shopaholik2457@aol.com
Follow Me On Twitter: http://twitter.com/ErinMiaPrtyDiva

Flamenco Double Feature Film Screenings 7/24/10

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Flamenco Movies
Saturday, July 24, 2010: Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center 1770 Monroe Street (U.S. 1 and Monroe)
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

As part of the Flamenco in the Sun 2010 festival, the Art and Culture Center presents a double feature in conjunction with Bailes Ferrer.

Los Tarantos, 2 pm
Nominated for best foreign film, this 1963 classic tells the love story between two gypsies. Starring Carmen Amaya and Antonio Gades. Film by Sara Lezana and Daniel Martin.

Gypsy Caravan, When the Road Bends…, 8 pm
A look into the Romani Culture and Rom (Gypsies) from around the globe as five famous Romani groups, from Spain, India, Macedonia & Romania, tour the USA. Film by Jasmine Dellal.

Cost: $10 for one film, or $16 for both. ($8 and $10 for members of the Art and Culture Center or Bailes Ferrer.)

Visit ArtAndCultureCenter.org/flamenco-movies for more information and to purchase tickets.

Experience Another Side of Soccer Film Screening Pelada 7/8/10

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Away from bright lights and manicured fields, there is another side of soccer.

Pelada

Thursday, July 8, 2010: Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center 1770 Monroe Street (U.S. 1 and Monroe)

6:30 pm: Reception in the lobby with Miami FC players. Featuring spoken-word “poetry” by Ray Hudson. Plus raffles, beer, wine, soft drinks and light snacks.

7:30 pm: Screening
“Pelada” is the Brazilian word for street soccer. Follow former college soccer stars Luke Boughen and Gwendolyn Oxenham as they chase pick-up games in 25 countries on four continents. From prisoners in Bolivia to moonshine brewers in Kenya to construction workers at a World Cup stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Pelada is the story of the people who play the world’s most popular game.

Cost: $10 non-members; $8 for Center members.

Visit ArtAndCultureCenter.org/Pelada for more information and to purchase tickets.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Consumers Invited to Buick Street Drive Experience at the Westin Diplomat 6/17/10

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Consumers Invited to Buick Street Drive Experience
Public and conference attendees invited to test drive Buick vehicles at the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Conference
Ride-and-drive will be held Thursday, June 17th from 9am – 3pm at the Westin Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa, 3555 South Ocean Drive, in Hollywood, Florida

In partnership with the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., the public and attendees of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. 24th Annual Conference will have the unique opportunity to truly experience the next chapter in Buick’s transformation by getting behind the wheel and test driving some of Buick’s hottest new vehicles, including the Regal – a new midsize Buick sport sedan with a European-bred driving experience.

Vehicles available for test drives which illustrate the next chapter in the Buick transformation include:
2011 Buick Regal – Armed with turbocharged horsepower, a driver-selectable suspension system and a firm, European-tuned chassis, it delivers a driving experience that rivals the best import sport sedans in the segment.
2010 Buick LaCrosse – Redesigned from the ground up, the LaCrosse luxury sedan offers all-wheel drive, a suite of advanced personal technologies and safety features, and a choice of two fuel-saving V-6 engines.
2010 Buick Enclave – For those yearning to make a statement on the road, Buick’s popular luxury crossover gets available 20-inch wheels for 2010, as well as several technologies that add value and convenience.

To participate, drivers must be at least 21 years of age and present a valid driver’s license. Children who are 8 years of age and older may ride along as passengers, if seating is available. No salespeople will be on-site at the ride-and-drive; however, Buick representatives and product specialists will be on hand to answer any consumer questions, including Rex Blackwell, Plant Manager of the Fairfax Assembly Plant, which is home to the award-winning Buick LaCrosse. The test drive will be located at the main entrance drive of the Westin Diplomat.

General Motors, one of the world’s largest automakers, trace its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 205,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 34 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, FAW, GMC, Daewoo, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM’s largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Motors acquired operations from General Motors Corporation on July 10, 2009, and references to prior periods in this and other press materials refer to operations of the old General Motors Corporation. More information on the new General Motors can be found at www.gm.com.

Seminole Hard Rock Presents The Summer Groove Hosted by Zo and Dwayne Wade 7/14-18/10

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Seminole Hard Rock Presents The Summer Groove Hosted By Zo & D. Wade July 14-18, 2010 Hottest Summer Event in South Florida Celebrates 14 Years of Sharing, Giving, & Grooving

Alonzo Mourning, founder of Alonzo Mourning Charities, and Dwyane Wade, founder of Wade’s World Foundation, join forces once again to celebrate 14 years of summer fun in South Florida with Seminole Hard Rock Presents The Summer Groove hosted by Zo and D. Wade July 14-18, 2010. The five-day event benefits both Alonzo Mourning Charities and Wade’s World Foundation. Both organizations support community-based programs that help youth across South Florida further their educational development.

Seminole Hard Rock Presents The Summer Groove Hosted by Zo and D. Wade July 14-18, 2010 in South Florida www.TheSummerGroove.com:

Summer Groove Golf Classic @ Doral Golf Resort & Spa (Miami, Florida)
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 7:30AM – 2:00PM Registered teams/players only

Summer Groove Comedy Jam @ Hard Rock Live (Hollywood, Florida) Friday, July 16th, 2010 8:00PM Ticketed event open to the public. Purchase Tickets Here

Publix Charities Summer Groove Benefit Dinner @ Hard Rock Live (Hollywood, Florida) Saturday, July 17th, 2010 6:30PM Ticketed event open to the public. To register, please contact Samantha@amcharities.org

Summer Groove Block Party @ AmericanAirlines Arena (Miami, Florida) Sunday, July 18th, 2010 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Free event open to the public

Carnival Cruise Lines Summer Groove All-Star Basketball Game @ AmericanAirlines Arena (Miami, Florida) Sunday, July 18th, 2010 6:30PM Ticketed event open to the public. Purchase Tickets Here.

The Summer Groove Golf Classic, July 14, 2010 – Tee-off and enjoy one of the most popular courses in South Florida at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa. Join the fun alongside Alonzo, Dwyane, and a host of friends from the world of sports and entertainment. Highlights include: Premium gift bag with golf gear upon arrival; welcome breakfast reception; popular restaurants with unlimited food & beverages throughout all courses; numerous contests and prizes; and a post- event award reception.Foursome and individual spots are available from $1,000-$4,000, with all funds benefiting Alonzo Mourning Charities and Wade’s World Foundation. Reserve your space today by contacting Samantha Lepovetsky at (305)476-0095/131 or by email at samantha@amcharities.org.

The Summer Groove Comedy Jam Hosted by Heineken, July 16, 2010 – The Groove has presented South Florida with one of the hottest comedy show and concerts in town. Comedians and musical talent from around the country have brought their best jokes and latest hits to The Groove and this year it will not be any different! Stay tuned for this year’s comedic line-up. Past performers include Cedric the Entertainer, Ludacris, Chris Rock, Chris Tucker, Gloria Estefan, Jamie Foxx, Usher and more. Ticket prices start at $45 to $100. Ticketmaster on sale date coming soon.

Publix Charities Summer Groove Benefit Gala, July 17, 2010 – Publix Charities and Publix Super Markets will host the annual Groove Gala. Themed “Agua y Fuego: A Sizzling Summer Night”, the evening will highlight a cocktail reception featuring a silent auction, dinner program, live auction and ends with great music and dancing. A table of ten is $5,000 while individual seating is available for $500. To register, contact Samantha@AMCharities.org or (305) 476-0095/131.

The Summer Groove Block Party, July 18, 2010 – Arrive early to the All-Star Basketball Game with your friends and family and check out the FREE block party outside AmericanAirlines Arena. Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade host the biggest block party each year with live music, great food, lots of giveaways, the Molina Healthcare Village, rides and entertainment for the whole family!

Carnival Cruise Lines Summer Groove All-Star Basketball Game, July 18, 2010 – Don’t miss an impressive list of All-Stars ready to battle on the court – Old School vs. New School. Join NBA Champions Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade as they host the annual All-Star Basketball Game at the AmericanAirlines Arena. The hottest game of the summer is jam-packed with entertainment, a highly anticipated half-time show, fun contests, interaction with top players in the league, and many opportunities to win great prizes! Tickets are available now and range 2 from only $5 to $60, depending on seating preference. To purchase tickets, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

NBA Champions Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade have joined forces once more to host the largest event of the summer –SEMINOLE HARD ROCK PRESENTS THE SUMMER GROOVE HOSTED BY ZO & D. WADE. Held in Miami, Florida, July 14-18, 2010, the Groove is a five-day weekend event that has something for everyone: golf, comedy, concert, benefit dinner, youth summit, youth sports conference and basketball clinic, a free block party, an all-star basketball game and numerous exclusive functions. Now in its 14th year, proceeds benefit Alonzo Mourning Charities and the Wade’s World Foundation. For more information, visit www.TheSummerGroove.com.

Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation. Its vision is to inspire through advocacy, education and enrichment services. Since 1997, AM Charities has raised more than $7 million for various programs that aid in the development of children and their families. In addition to supporting numerous youth initiatives, AM Charities programs include:

• Honey Shine Mentoring Program, founded in 2002, this program works to empower young girls to shine as women through bi- weekly workshops and summer camp that help encourage the balance of mind, body, and soul in girls and women by providing nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future (www.HoneyShine.org). • Overtown Youth Center, the first youth enrichment center opened by AM Charities in 2003 inspires and empowers youth and families by fostering hope through enrichment services (www.OvertownYouth.org). The next youth center is targeted for Bunche Park in Miami Gardens. • Zo’s Fund For Life was launched to create awareness for kidney disease and organ transplantation in addition to helping fund research and testing to fight Focal Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a degenerative kidney ailment that Mourning was diagnosed with at the start of the 2001 NBA season (www.ZosFundForLife.org). • Other community initiatives include an annual youth sports conference, youth basketball clinic, scholarship and grant program, and a Thanksgiving and holiday program.

The Wade’s World Foundation provides support to community-based organizations that promote education, health and social skills for children in at-risk situations. Since 2003, Dwyane and his family have been dedicated to giving back to their core communities in the Chicago and South Florida areas through a variety of community outreach programs that inspire, uplift and motivate, such as the partnership with The Summer Groove. For more information, visit www.wadesworldfoundation.org.

Opening reception of ADAPTATION at Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 6/4/10

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June 4 – 6-9 pm
Opening reception of ADAPTATION-
This exhibition presents a selection of contemporary artists whose
practice incorporates discarded materials in order to make new forms
of artistic expression. Materials include all manner of refuse such as
abandoned personal items, obsolete functional objects, etc. which
become reinvigorated when used as major components of newly fashioned
works of art with varying contexts.

Artists include:
Bradley Arthur
Rosemarie Chiarlone
Xavier Cortada
Leah Dixon
Tawnie Silva
Maitejosune Urrechaga
Daniel Wurtzel

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.Hollywood, FL 33020

here is link to the place with more info:
http://artandculturecenter.org/adaptation

Travel and Tourism Sensational Service Awards Luncheon 5/27/10

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The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the
Travel and Tourism Sensational Service Awards Luncheon

As we strive to provide Senational Service and quality to Hollywood visitors, we invite you to recognize Hollywood’s most helpful and courteous hospitality service employees!

Help us recognize Hollywood’s Best
Thursday, May 27, 2010
11:30 am Registration
12:00 pm Luncheon

Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach
4000 S. Ocean Drive
Hollywood Beach

$25 Per Person
$300 Table Sponsor

Limited Space!
To reserve your seat or for more information, call 954-923-4000
or visit www.hollywoodchamber.org

LEGO is back Nathan Sawaya Replay 6/4/10

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Nathan Sawaya: Replay
Opening reception: Fri., June 4, 6 – 9 pm
Live day build with the artist: Sat., June 5, 11 am – 4 pm

June 5 – Aug. 15, 2010

Internationally recognized LEGO® artist returns to Hollywood! This summer, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will feature an exhibition of all new work by internationally acclaimed LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya. His 2008 show at the Center drew the largest attendance in its 30+ year history. This is a show of all new artwork by an artist whose work has proven to ignite the imaginations of both children and adults alike. For Replay, Sawaya will emphasize the use of recycled LEGO bricks in some of his works.

Come watch Nathan Sawaya in action as he creates a new LEGO sculpture before your very eyes at the Center! Live day build takes place Sat., June 5, 11 am – 4 pm.

Click here for more information on Nathan Sawaya: Replay.

FLORIDA Brick Creation Challenge
Enter the challenge! Florida residents are invited to use their own LEGO® pieces to create and compete in this fun state-wide contest and exhibition. For more information, see ArtAndCultureCenter.org/brick-challenge.

Image: Nathan Sawaya, Stairway, 40 × 38 × 15 in., Courtesy of brickartist.com.

Also opening adaptation
June 5 – Aug. 1, 2010
Opening reception: Fri., June 4, 6 – 9 pm

adaptation presents a selection of contemporary artists whose practice incorporates discarded materials in order to make new forms of artistic expression. Materials include all manner of refuse such as abandoned personal items, obsolete functional objects, etc. which become reinvigorated when used as major components of newly fashioned works of art with varying contexts.

Artists include: Bradley Arthur, Rosemarie Chiarlone, Xavier Cortada, Leah Dixon, Tawnie Silva, Maitejosune Urrechaga, and Daniel Wurtzel.

Click here for more information on adaptation.

Speak Easy Night A 1920s Casino Event benefiting Ann Storck Center 6/5/10

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Come join the Ann Storck Center Professionals Group
on Saturday, June 5th
for Speak Easy Night
at Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Hollywood, FL.
June 5, 9:00pm

Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $100. Sponsors will be recognized with a sign placed on one of the casino game tables. It’s a great chance for your company, or any other businesses you know of, to get their name out in the community at a very small cost! If you are interested, please contact akirk@ascfl.org.

Ann Storck Center, Inc.
www.ascfl.org

The Ann Storck Center is a nationally accredited, highly acclaimed 501 (c) (3) non-profit human service organization serving the needs of children and adults in South Florida who present severe and multiple developmental disabilities including Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Mental Retardation. The Center strives to discover and build upon the uniqueness and strengths of each person it serves in order to provide life-enriching experiences.

Temptation Cabaret Saturdays at Passion – Soul Of Miami 20% Discount

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Temptation Cabaret Introduces Theater Performance to Nightlife
Live Performance Features Renowned choreography and Professionally Trained Dancers

Temptation Cabaret
Passion Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
5701 Seminole Way, Davie, FL
Saturday night
Doors open at 8pm and the show begins promptly at 9pm.
Private showings are available on Fridays upon request.
Cocktail service is available both before and during the show.
Ticket prices range from $20-$42.50 and can be purchased online.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.temptationcabaret.com.
{Click here to see Soul Of Miami photos. We highly recommend this show.}

Premiering in South Florida, ‘Temptation’ introduces European-inspired cabaret with modern twist in a provocative and interactive performance at Passion Nightclub in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Executive Producer Dean Kronacher brings the classic art of Cabaret to meet the nightlife experience. Each performance is a synthesis of dance styles from around the world, with a central theme and storyline. Temptation draws the audience into each scene through continuous invigorating music and performers acting out scenes prefaced by anecdotes spoken in first person directly to the audience by the cabaret’s MC.

“As South Florida’s cultural scene continues to flourish the need for upscale performance art is more and more evident. I am proud to have been a part of the conception of Temptation Cabaret” – Executive Producer Dean Kronacher

Temptation’s seductive series of dance vignettes are strung together by the MC’s theatrical introduction to each act, which includes allusions to past trysts with each of the seven dancers and aerialist. The artfully choreographed set of performances evokes passion that overflows throughout the audience. Each scene displays Temptation’s own concoction of modern and traditional dance set to popular music both old and new.

Temptation also features two enthralling routines by the remarkably gifted aerialist who contorts herself mid-air supported only by two satin oversized ribbons. The graceful demonstration of aerial acrobatics set amidst smoke screens is utterly mesmerizing. From beginning to end this extraordinary performance is poised to delight a diversity of spectators, males and females alike.

Pro Footvolley World Cup on Hollywood Beach 5/7-9/10

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Pro Footvolley World Cup on Hollywood Beach
May 7-9, 2010, noon-6pm

Hollywood Beach plays host to Footvolley, a fast-paced hybrid of soccer and volleyball. Come see it in action May 7-9, 2010 and explore Hollywood Beach, FL with miles of clean, safe beaches, kid-friendly parks, restaurants, cultural activities and Hollywood’s historic downtown.

PRO FOOTVOLLEY TOUR 2010 HOLLYWOOD BEACH OPEN
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
Friday-Sunday, May 7-9, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The world’s most spectacular professional footvolley event returns to Hollywood Beach this May. The internationally televised event will attract amazing athletes from all over the world to compete for the grand prize. Footvolley, a fast-paced Brazilian hybrid of volleyball and soccer born on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, is growing in popularity and is expected to attract thousands of fans from South Florida’s vibrant sports and cultural community. Don’t miss this exciting international event, taking place during Mother’s Day Weekend in beautiful Hollywood Beach.

Information: 954-921-3404 or www.FootVolleyWorldCup.com.

For more information, visit www.VisitHollywoodFL.org

Road to the World Cup Brazilian Party with DJ Jewels Hosted by Dan Ribeiro 5/7/10

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Road to the World Cup, Brazilian Party w/ DJ Jewels, Hosted by Dan Ribeiro
05/07/10, 11:00 pm
Gryphon at Hard Rock
1 Seminole way, Holywood FL
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122414231104432

The Hottest Party in South Florida finally arrives to the Hard Rock. “Road to the World Cup” at Gryphon.

Celebrating the 30-day countdown to the Soccer World Cup w/ South Florida’s newest sensation DJ Jewels. He is gonna be rocking da’ House w/ the hottest beats and tricks you will ever hear at a Club.

Fashion show by Danielle Buljan w/ the good looking Brazilian girls in their bikinis ft. Petra’s Bijoux Collection.

Lots of birthday celebrations of people from the brazilian community. If you haven’t booked yours yet contact Dan Ribeiro @ 561-206-2582 in advance to receive special birthday treatment.

Hosted by Dan Ribeiro. Sponsored by Overnightmiami.
RSVP here or e-mail full names to ribeiro.dan@gmail.com to receive FREE admission before 12:30am.

You must have your name on the list in your to get in so please don’t forget to RSVP or e-mails us. Once you RSVP or e-mail your name all you have to do is arrive at the door before 12:30am and say Dan Ribeiro for FREE admission.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Opening Michelle Weinberg Show Room 4/30/10

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Michelle Weinberg:
Show Room

May 1 – May 30, 2010
Opening Reception: Fri., April 30, 6-9 pm

Show Room, an environment of floor coverings and room dividers designed by artist Michelle Weinberg, is a flexible platform for sharing the artist’s varied production as an artist.

Click here for more information on Michelle Weinberg: Show Room.

Image: Michelle Weinberg, Scenic View 1, 2009, 36 x 24 in., Gouache on paper, Courtesy of the artist.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
954. 921. 3273 fax
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Rock the Race A Kentucky Derby Bash to benefit the Ann Storck Center 5/1/10

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Rock the Race: A Kentucky Derby Bash! Saturday, May 1, 2010
Parties are more fun with friends! RSVP now for a group of 10 or more and receive a special ticket price of $40 per person!
Call 954.584.8000 x355 or email akirk@annstorckcenter.org for more information.
All proceeds benefit the children and adults served by the Ann Storck Center. Thank you for your support!

13th Annual Cuisine for Art benefiting the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 5/20/10

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Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
13th Annual Cuisine for Art benefiting the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood

Thursday, May 20, 2010
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Grand Ballroom
One Seminole Way, Hollywood, Florida
Cocktails 6 to 7 pm
Dinner immediately following
Complimentary self-parking
Casual/business attire

Recognizing Steve Martorano for his Contributions to Culinary Excellence in South Florida South
— Philly native Martorano is the owner of the critically acclaimed and wildly successful Café Martorano in Fort Lauderdale and Martorano’s Italian-American Kitchen in Hollywood, Fla. at the Seminole Paradise/Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on the strip in Las Vegas. Martorano’s original concept of combining fabulous food, shakin’ music, and popular films under one roof attracts the hottest celebrities on the planet and is often imitated, but never duplicated.

Celebrity Waiters
Hon. Patricia Asseff, Commissioner, City of Hollywood
Hon. Robin Bartleman, Broward County School Board Member, At Large
John Benz, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategic Officer,
Memorial Healthcare System
Hon. Dick Blattner, Commissioner, City of Hollywood
Hon. Peter Bober, Mayor, City of Hollywood
Gale Butler, Vice President-Corporate Affairs, AutoNation
Hon. Beam Furr, Commissioner, City of Hollywood
Michael Goodman, Partner, Bitner Goodman
Hon. Jennifer Gottlieb, Chair, Broward County School Board
Hon. Sue Gunzburger, Commissioner, Broward County
Alan Koslow, Esq., President, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Hon. Ann Murray, Broward County School Board Member, District 1
Hon. Heidi O’Sheehan, Vice Mayor, City of Hollywood
Hon. Max Osceola, Hollywood Council Representative, Seminole Tribe of Florida
Don Rosenblum, Dean, Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences,
Nova Southeastern University
Drazia Rubenstein, President, Funding Arts Broward (FAB!)
Twan Russell, Miami Dolphins Alumni & founder of Russell Life
Skills and Reading Foundation
Hon. Fran Russo, Commissioner, City of Hollywood
Lisa Scott-Founds, President & CEO, Winterfest, Inc.
Hon. Linda Sherwood, Commissioner, City of Hollywood

Enjoy. . .
• Martorano’s Italian-American Kitchen’s meatballs described by Gourmet Magazine as “The World’s Best Meatball” along with an antipasto display
• Delicious sit-down dinner of petite filet mignon and fennel roasted salmon
• Red and white wine and vodka, compliments of Southern Wine & Spirits
• Beer courtesy of Black Art Beer
• A fabulous silent auction for one-of-a-kind items, including vacation packages, bountiful gift baskets, sports and entertainment memorabilia, fine collectibles and more
• Raffle prizes, including a two-night/three-day stay at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino!
• Entertainment by Rock With U
• Plus, each table features a red-hot, authentic Fender guitar centerpiece, which you can bid on

Tickets
$85 (advance)
$105 (after Monday May 17th and at the door)
$1000 Table Sponsor (10 seats, table sign, choice of Celebrity Waiter, listing in event program, sparkling wine at your table)
Click here to purchase tickets or for more information.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Photographs of Temptation Cabaret at Passion Nightclub at Hard Rock on 4/24/10

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Temptation Cabaret at Passion Nightclub at Seminole Hard Rock on Saturday, April 24, 2010.  Temptation brings modern french-style cabaret to the South Florida stage, renowned choreographer Kalyn James, producer Rico James, executive producer Dean Kronacher and professional trained dancers from around the world.

The show awesome, when it was over, I still wanted to see more.  The choreography was great and the dancers where fantastic  and the staff was awesome.  They used  several different style of music from the classic cabaret to modern music.  It was so worth the trip up to the Seminole Hard Rock and I would go see it again.

{Additional comments from James: I have to say, this program was surprisingly good. Being at a casino in Hollywood, we did not really know what to expect. However, the show is excellent.The choreography is interesting and creative, as well as being much broader than one might anticipate. Many current cabaret shows are either just kind of classic in format or completely cheesy and over the top. The choreography here combined classic elements with modern styles. It is extremely sexy without being overtly tawdry.The dancers are stunning. Real beautiful girls, not the kind of plastic, ghetto-style that you see in some of these shows. Their skill and panache in the numbers shows a real dedication to the show. Combining the dance numbers with narration and tying it together with a loose storyline really takes it to the next level.This is not the kind of show you see in one of the over-the-top clubs, nor is it the kind of semi-amateur show you see at various events around town. Though they do not have the massive budget of the Vegas shows, the creativity and skill in this show could stand beside those. This is definitely the kind of show we need more of in south Florida.It may sound like I am overplaying this description, but honestly, we were very, very surprised by the quality of the show. The photos here do not begin to properly represent what you get. Highly recommended. Go see for yourself!}

Hollywood Trolley Launch Celebration 4/30/10

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Hollywood Trolley Launch Celebration – Friday, April 30th at 5:00pm
THE HOLLYWOOD TROLLEY MAKES GETTING AROUND HOLLYWOOD BEACH AND HISTORIC DOWNTOWN A BREEZE. You can board the trolley at more than a dozen convenient locations near Hollywood’s major activity and parking areas.

Come and explore the many things to see and do in Hollywood. From dining and cultural activities in Historic Downtown to exploring our good nature in North Beach and oceanfront dining, shopping and recreation in central and south beach, you’ll see why Hollywood has been named an All-America city and one of Fodor’s best beaches for families.

• Trolley runs every Wednesday thru Sunday, 10am – 10pm
• Trolleys depart approximately every 30 minutes from over a dozen locations throughout Hollywood Beach and Historic Downtown
• $1 per ride, per person
• Children ages 5 and under ride FREE

Trolley Hotline: 954-921-3551

Free Family Friendly Performance of A Fab Karaoke at the ArtsPark at Young Circle 4/17/10

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A Fab Karaoke
by the Fantasy Theatre Factory

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2 pm
ArtsPark at Young Circle
FREE

American Fabulous Karaoke Talent Search is looking for you! Join Fantasy Theatre Factory’s performers in the search for America’s next fabulous performer! All contestants are chosen from the audience and given a chance to perform. The performance includes individual performances by the Fantasy Theatre Factory’s stars and audience contestants, as well as group numbers throughout the show, in which everyone is made to feel fabulous!

(Rain location: Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe St., 1770 Monroe Street)

Click here for more information.

FBCF Education and Advocacy 2010 One Day Conference 4/24/10

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Education and Advocacy 2010 One Day Conference
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9:00am-4:00pm
Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach
The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation is proud to present our annual Education and Advocacy 2010 One Day Conference on Saturday, April 24th at the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach. The one day conference would be the first time presenting scientist funded by the monies raised from the specialty Florida End Breast Cancer license plate, cutting edge research! The conference offers educational sessions featuring breast cancer experts, researchers, advocates, informational community resource display tables, and a complimentary breakfast and luncheon.
The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation would like to formally invite you to attend our upcoming Education and Advocacy One Day Conference. Please register by calling 954.454.4156 or emailing Join@FloridaBreastCancer.org Seating is limited.
If you’re interested in being a sponsor contact Muriel Sommers 954.454.4156 or email Muriel@FloridaBreastCancer.org.

Adult Art Classes Annual Exhibition Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 4/10/10

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Adult Art Classes Annual Exhibition
April 2 – 12, 2010
Opening reception: Sat., April 10, 12–2 pm
This exhibition will feature work from the Adult Art Classes at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. The fall and winter sessions offered courses in Drawing from Life and Understanding Acrylics.
Location: Student Gallery, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood, FL 33020

Current Exhibitions on view in the main galleries
Adler Guerrier: Out to Lunch
Doug Crocco: Entropy
Balbone Martinez: Speaking in Parables Will Get You Nowhere With This Crowd
Farley Aguilar: Ulf

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

OSE Kick Off Party and Miss Offshore Search at Pangaea at Seminole Hard Rock 4/8/10

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OSE: Kick Off Party & ‘Miss Offshore’ Search at PANGAEA/ Seminole Hard Rock
Event Line Up
Thurs 4/8 at 7:00pm
Pangaea Night Club at the Hard Rock
Seminole Hard Rock Casino w/ DJ Kidfresh
Open Bar by (Select Vodka) & Catered Food by (Marc Lafuleur)
Offshore Events Hosts 3rd Annual Sunny Isles Beach Kick Off Party & The 2010 Miss Offshore Spokes-model Search
Produced by High Intensity Productions
Hosted by Deep Impact,High Intensity Productions & Majestic Group
Come celebrate the Offshore Lifestyle & kick off the 2010 season with offshore events. Look for the GEICO Caveman Cigarette & Offshore
Events Boat Display. 7 P.M. TO whenever..
High Intensity Productions LLC.
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Temptation Brings Modern French-Style Cabaret to the South Florida Stage 4/24/10

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TEMPTATION Brings Modern French-Style Cabaret to the South Florida Stage
Renowned choreographer Kalyn James, Producer Dean Kronacher and Professional Trained Dancers from Around the World

WHO: Producer Dean Kronacher, Choreographer Kalyn James, 7 dancers, 1 aerialist and the Master of Cermonies

WHAT: Temptation Cabaret introduces old-world cabaret to South Florida with this provocative and interactive performance. Temptation’s Master of Ceremonies transports guests from the bustling Hard Rock hotel to the lace-lined streets of 19th century Paris with his theatrical introduction to each act which includes his allusion to past trysts with the seven dancers and aerialist. The suggestive performance features a series of artfully choreographed scenes set to popular music, both old and new. TEMPTATION also features two enthralling routines by the remarkably gifted aerialist who contorts herself mid-air supported only by two satin oversized ribbons. This unprecedented performance is a must-see for all South Floridians looking to be captivated.

WHERE: Temptation Cabaret at Passion Nightclub at Hard Rock
5701 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, FL 33314

WHEN: Every Saturday
Doors open at 8:00pm
Show begins promptly at 9:00pm

For tickets visit www.temptationcabaret.com/tickets
Tickets range from $20-$42.50
Cocktail service available during the show
Private showings available on Fridays upon request

Spinello Gallery’s Farley Aguilar Ulf at Art & Culture Center Of Hollywood 3/26/10

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Farley Aguilar | Coronation [2010] | Oil on Linen | 60″ x 48″

ART & CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD: 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood, FL – 33020
SOLO DEBUT: Farley Aguilar | “Ulf”
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, March 26th, 6-9pm

Spinello Gallery is proud to announce a new addition to the Spinello family, Farley Aguilar. Aguilar’s debut solo exhibition, “Ulf,” features a suite of paintings hosted by the Art & Culture Center of Hollywood (1650 Harrison St., Hollywood, FL – 33020) on Friday, March 26th, 6-9pm.

Farley Aguilar paintings are based on a character Aguilar conjured up and refers to as “Ulf.” “Ulf” is an old Norse term for wolf and it’s also a common male name in Scandinavia and Germany. The series tracks the rise and fall of this creature/character, from his supernatural origins (The witches casting a spell to the full moon) to his destruction by his own followers.

The artist in these works, explores people’s need to create fantasy in order to deal with the fact that they are simply pawns of fate. The nature of life and death are truly mysteries that are not understood. The symbol of the wolf is significant because they are thought of as loners – many ancient culture’s myths are based on insights gleaned from the wolf’s wandering nature. Another notable source of inspiration for Aguilar are artists like Ingmar Bergman and Dostoevsky, who blend reality with dreams, magic, and horror in order to explore what is beneath our standard social reality.

Opening Reception: Friday, March 26th, 2010 / Exhibition through April 25th, 2010.

Spinello Gallery prides itself in exhibiting intelligent works of art in every medium by contemporary local Miami emerging artists. Spinello Gallery has become the playground for unorthodox and experimental artists who don’t easily fit into the confines of the traditional gallery space. Spinello Gallery is steadily making headway in the Miami Art Scene and beyond becoming a contender in the Art World.

Golf for Art at Hollywood Beach Golf Resort 5/8/10

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Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Golf for Art
Our Second Annual Golf for Art will take place Saturday, May 8, at Hollywood Beach Golf Resort (8 am Shotgun Start). We are currently seeking sponsorships, from $125 Hole/Tee Sponsor to a $5,000 Presenting Sponsorship.

For all the details, visit the Golf for Art page on our site and click the link “registration and sponsorship form,” or contact Board and Event Chair Dave Lottes at 954. 927. 1751 or david@hollywoodbeachgolf.com.

Occurring at the beautiful Hollywood Beach Golf Resort, the Second Annual Golf for Art Fund-raiser is a day of golf and fun in the sun while benefiting the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. Play the championship, par-70, tree-lined golf course designed by renowned architect Donald Ross in 1924.

Complimentary continental breakfast, raffle drawing, and awards ceremony immediately following. There will also be a live auction. All participants receive a goodie bag and are automatically entered to win one of our exciting door prizes. Complimentary beverages on the golf course.

All Golfers also are eligible to win a 2010 Mercedes for a hole-in-one, compliments of AutoNation!

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

MyCircles Party Saturday night at Passion Night Club 3/20/10

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Join us Saturday night for another PARTY from MyCircles at Passion Night Club at Hard Rock.

Please RSVP by 7PM Saturday if you are coming to the PARTY. You can RSVP by emailing rsvp@mycircles.com or by going to the event page on facebook.
Doors open at 10:30PM. Enter through the private entrance at the back of the club, right next to Lucky Street Parking Garage, you do not need to wait in line at the front door. Everyone 21+ who RSVP’s will receive complimentary admission from 10:30 PM – midnight; Ladies drink free from 10:30 pm – midnight and guys drink free from 11pm – midnight.

Passion is offering our guest a $200 you name it bottle special. This is a great way to get table and bottle service if you have a party or a group of friends with you. If you want a table please let us know before the party because many tables are already sold.

Dress to Impress! Dress t-shirts are allowed but no tank tops, No sneakers, No hats, No jerseys, No shorts, No sandals. For more information on Passion Night Club, visit: www.passionnightclub.com.

There is free covered parking right next to Passion Night Club at Lucky Street Parking Garage. Lucky Street Parking Garage is not next to the hotel area, it is next to the Hard Rock Entertainment area. Enter Lucky Street Parking Garage through 441 between Stirling and Griffin Road. Valet is available as you drive in. Arrive early to avoid waiting in line.

Miami Nightlife

Jon Cowan Terry Hunter Sebastian C at Gryphon 2/26/10

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FRIDAY FEB 26th GRYPHON
At the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
The DJmag @ the Shelborne Sneak Peek Presents
TERRY HUNTER, JON COWAN AND SEBASTIAN C
table reservations: 954 581 5454
All patrons will receive half price passes for DJmag @
the Shelborne’s Thursday March 25th party upon entry to Gryphon.
Plus other DJmag giveaways, tickets and great Music

Miami Nightlife

Adler Guerrier Out to Lunch and Josafat Miranda Sacred Flight 2/26/10

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Adler Guerrier: Out to Lunch
Feb. 27 – May 23, 2010
Opening Reception: Fri., Feb. 26, 6-9 pm
Haitian-born, Miami-based contemporary artist Adler Guerrier will create a new site-specific exhibition in the Center’s main gallery that will explore the effects of geography, politics, and history on Hollywood, Florida, and nearby environs. Guerrier’s multi-dimensional exhibition will employ a variety of media, including photography, drawings, sculpture, and video, to express a “psycho-geographic” narrative of a distinctive cityscape that includes an urban center, quiet neighborhoods, and a lively beachfront. Guerrier finds inspiration in the simple act of walking city streets, which he describes as a “political and poetic act.”
Click here for more information on Adler Guerrier: Out to Lunch.
Image: Adler Guerrier, Everyday Travails, 2009, installation view, Adler Guerrier is represented by David Castillo Gallery, Miami, Florida.

Also opening in the Project Room
Josafat Miranda: Sacred Flight
Feb. 27 – March 21, 2010
Opening Reception: Fri., Feb. 26, 6-9 pm
Sacred Flight consists of a multitude of components primarily unified by the imagination. The project plays with mystical objects and characters, justifying the coincidental yet ironic union of the two.
Click here for more information on Josafat Miranda: Sacred Flight.
Image: Josafat Miranda, Monk in Route, 2009, Oil, acrylic, and graphyte on canvas, 63 x 39 in, Courtesy of the artist.

Ethan Bortnick Performs at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center 2/21/10

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Ethan Bortnick
Sunday, February 21, 2010, 2 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
Nine-year-old, national TV star, YouTube sensation, and We Are The World performer Ethan Bortnick has shared the stage with Beyonce, Natalie Cole, Nelly Furtado, Smokey Robinson, Gloria Gaynor, Patti Labelle, and many more. Ethan will play classical works, jazz, rock-and-roll, and children’s music, as well as his own compositions and much more. He will do a Q/A session and talk about some of the celebrities he has performed with, as well as those he is about to perform with.
Watch the video of Ethan appearing on NBC6.
This sure to be sold-out performance promises to be an interactive and fun show!
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, $5 for youth (18 years or under). All seats are assigned for this special performance.
To buy member or group tickets prior to the performance, please call 954. 921. 3274 ext. 236. Advance member ticket sales available until Friday, Feb. 19, 5 pm.
You may purchase tickets online or at the show. Box office opens one hour prior to performance.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

MyCircles Party Friday night Valentines promo 2/12/10

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Hope you can join us this Friday night for another MyCircles PARTY at Passion Night Club! Please make note that the doors will open at 10:30PM. Enter through the private entrance at the back of the club, right next to Lucky Street parking garage, you do not need to wait in line at the front door.

We also have a great offer for all of our friends, courtesy of The Aesthetics & Wellness Center for Valentines. They are offering all friends of MyCircles 25% off Juvederm and Radiesse until Friday Feb 12th. For more information, see the attached flier and call them at: Tel: 305-604-2888. www.theaestheticsinstitute.com
The Aesthetics & Wellness Center is located at: 4308 Alton Road, Suite 860, Miami Beach, FL, 333140

Event: MyCircles Presents Kristen Knight – Friday, Feb 12th
“Spice up your Valentines Weekend with MyCircles PARTY at Passion”
Doors Open at 10:30pm
Where: Passion Night Club – Hard Rock Casino – Hollywood, Fl.

To RSVP, email rsvp@mycircles.com or to see more details and RSVP, follow the link.

The PARTY will be held in the terrace area upstairs. Please come in through the back / private entrance next to Lucky Street parking garage. Everyone 21+ who RSVP’s will receive complimentary admission from 10:30 PM – midnight; Ladies drink free from 10:30 pm – midnight and guys drink free from 11pm – midnight. Passion is offering our guest a $200 you name it bottle special. This is a great way to get table and bottle service if you have a party or a group of friends with you.

Dress to Impress! Dress t-shirts are allowed but no tank tops, No sneakers, No hats, No jerseys, No shorts, No sandals. For more information on Passion Night Club, visit: www.passionnightclub.com.

There is free covered parking right next to Passion Night Club at Lucky Street Parking Garage. Lucky Street Parking Garage is not next to the hotel area, it is next to the Hard Rock Entertainment area. Enter Lucky Street Parking Garage through 441 between Stirling and Griffin Road. Valet is available as you drive in. Arrive early to avoid waiting in line.

Miami Nightlife

Super Saturday in the Street in Downtown Hollywood 1/30/10

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Saturday, Jan. 30: Super Saturday in the Street
Local businesses take it to the street with an extreme tailgating event in Downtown Hollywood. A celebrity panel will sample food from local restaurants and vote on their best tailgating experiences. Hollywood Boulevard will be closed off and transformed into a tailgate challenge between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Enter a drawing for great gifts to be raffled off. Fans are encouraged to come in their favorite NFL team gear. Several NFL cheerleading teams will be available to interact with the local business that is decorated of their designated team. Children’s activities in the ArtsPark. NFL players and alumni will be available for autograph signing at various locations during the day. Downtown Hollywood, between 19th Avenue and 21st Avenue. Noon – 6:00 p.m.

South Broward Learning Center Will Host Grand Opening To The Community 1/26/10

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SOUTH BROWARD LEARNING CENTER WILL HOST GRAND OPENING TO THE COMMUNITY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010, 10AM – 6PM
South Broward Learning Center will host their grand opening on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, from 10am – 6pm. Local officials and dignitaries will participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony from 5-6pm.
South Broward Learning Center, 2201 Douglas Street, Hollywood, FL 33020 For more info call 954-924-3611
The festivities will consist of music, complimentary refreshments, and games. FREE Children Book distribution sponsor by Family Central of Broward County. “The grand opening will provide first-ever opportunity for the public to witness the Liberia community’s continuing renaissance, “said LES Director Henry Graham. “Liberia is the birth place of the South Broward Learning Center, and in fact that it is the first daycare for families in the community, proves that it’s also on the brink of Liberia’s exciting future. We hope that the residents and visitors alike with join the festivities and take part in helping us open our doors February 1, 2010 with registered students.”
About South Broward Learning Center
South Broward Learning Center is a unique place where students can develop their minds and bodies in a safe and nurturing environment. They are committed to the full development of every student’s potential. South Broward Learning Center is dedicated to high, ethical standards of behavior, including honesty, integrity, and respect for each other.

Rally for Haiti at ArtsPark at Young Circle Hollywood 1/17/10

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City of Hollywood Rally for Haiti

Mayor Peter Bober, the City of Hollywood and Hollywood Cares, Inc, along with community partners, will host a relief rally to raise money for victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Sunday, January 17
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
ArtsPark at Young Circle
Hollywood Boulevard & US-1

Live Music, Raffles
Show your support for Haiti’s earthquake victims!
For more information, call 954.921.3404

Haiti is in our Prayers 1/16/10

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We all come together to help The Haitian Community!

Reggie Pierre a Hatian native Actor & Musician from the freestyle group “Nice & Wild”- Diamond Girl with tuscany Italian Bistro, American Red Cross, Bescene Magazine and Miami Nicaraguan Lions Club,Invite you to a fund-raising event at the tuscany Italian Bristp in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Sat january 16
From 3 PM to 6PM
Each Guest will receive a wristband which allows them to purchase 2 for 1 drinks and free appetizers!
Bring a non-Perishable Food please if you can.
We are holding this event in lieu of the earthquake that just hit Haiti.All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross to help in aid of all victims.
Please make check out to American Red Cross.
For more inf please contact:
Karla Smith (305) 318-9242
Diane Pierre T diane_Martinez77@yahoo.com
Carla Caceres (954) 297-2904
Tuscany(954) 584-1370
See More about Reggie at www.reggiepierre.com

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service and Tribute in Hollywood 1/17/10

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service and Tribute
Sunday, January 17th, 8:00 – 10:00 am
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street
Local religious leaders and their congregations come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy.
Keynote speaker: Rev. Dr. Mack King Carter, retired former Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Other Weekend Celebration events:

Community Service Project
Saturday, January 16th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2400 Charleston Street
Hollywood Reaching Out to Meet Community Needs
Assistance with healthcare, jobs, child care, housing and more.

Free Family Fun Day
Saturday, January 16th, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2400 Charleston Street
Basketball Tournament, Kids’ Activities, Games on the Go, Inferno Challenge, Food, Music, Entertainment

Family Friendly Performance Bits ‘N Pieces presents Alice in Wonderland at Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 1/30/10

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Bits ‘N Pieces presents:
Alice in Wonderland
Saturday, January 30, 2010, 2 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center

Our 2010 season of “Family Friendly Performances” kicks off with Bits ‘N Pieces splendiferous musical production of a beloved childrens’ story. Bits ‘N Pieces presents Alice in Wonderland, using giant nine-foot-tall puppets. In their original production of the Lewis Carroll classic, our heroine escapes the boredom of this world and ventures into her dream of another. Bring the whole family, as these bigger-than-life puppets even make adults feel “child-sized!”

Meet the costumed performers after the show and bring your camera!

Click here to purchase tickets or for more information.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
954. 921. 3273 fax
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Party with a Purpose with the The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood at Dave and Busters 1/20/10

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The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, Dave & Buster’s, and the Hollywood Gazette invite you to…
Party with a Purpose
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Dave & Buster’s, Hollywood, FL

$10 per person – all proceeds benefit the Center

Come party with us at Dave & Buster’s! Have a great time and benefit the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood at the same time by attending Hollywood Gazette’s Party with a Purpose on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Dave & Buster’s, located at 3000 Oakwood Blvd.

Each month, the Hollywood Gazette and Dave & Buster’s sponsor Party with a Purpose, a networking and fund-raising event for a different charity in the community, and the Center was selected for January.
Enjoy:
• Complimentary hors d’oeurves
• Half priced happy hour cocktails
• Free shuffleboard and billiards
• Door prize drawings
• Win a chance for a fabulous raffle basket containing a $100 gift certificate to
Books & Books and a ticket to our Abracadabra special event where everyone
goes home with a piece of art valued at $500 or higher
• and there’s more!

Tickets are only $10! Click here to purchase tickets or for more information. Tickets also available at the door.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
954. 921. 3273 fax
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

MyCircles Party at Passion Night Club 1/8/10

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We invite you to join us for the first MyCircles PARTY of 2010 at Passion Night Club – Hard Rock Casino!

Event: MyCircles Friday Party at Passion Night Club -January 8th
Start Time: Friday, January 8 at 10:00pm End Time: Saturday, January 9 at 4:00am
Where: Passion Night Club – Hard Rock Casino – Hollywood, Fl.

To RSVP, email rsvp@mycircles.com or to see more details and RSVP on Facebook.

The PARTY will be held in the upstairs area. Entry will be through the main / front entrance of Passion. Everyone 21+ who RSVP’s will receive complimentary admission from 10 PM – midnight; Ladies drink free from 10 pm – midnight and guys drink free from 11pm – midnight. Passion is offering our guest a $200 you name it bottle special. This is a great way to get table and bottle service if you have a party or a group of friends with you.

Dress to Impress! Dress t-shirts are allowed but no tank tops, No sneakers, No hats, No jerseys, No shorts, No sandals. For more information on Passion Night Club, visit: www.passionnightclub.com.

There is free covered parking right next to Passion Night Club at Lucky Street Parking Garage. Lucky Street Parking Garage is not next to the hotel area, it is next to the Hard Rock Entertainment area. Enter Lucky Street Parking Garage through 441 between Stirling and Griffin Road. Valet is available as you drive in. Hard Rock will be very busy this night so Arrive early to avoid waiting in line and to find a good parking spot.

Feel free to forward this invitation to your friends!

Perdomo Cigars at Cuenca Cigars 5/8/10

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Perdomo Cigars @ Cuenca Cigars
Time: May 8, 2010 from 7pm to 11:45pm
Location: Cuenca Cigars
Street: 1928 Harrison Street
City/Town: Holliwood, FL 33020
Website or Map: http://www.cuencacigars.com
Phone: 866-417-9454
Event Type: cigar, showcase
Please Joing us on May 8th, 2010 for our Perdomo Event and to talk about the great Perdomo line of cigars.
Lot 23 Cigars – PERDOMO LOT 23® is a medium to full flavored blend that offers a well-balanced, complex smoking experience. The dark Ecuadorian Connecticut-shade wrapper lends not only a stunning aesthetic appeal, but it adds an elegant creaminess which complements the robust Nicaraguan fillers.
Perdomo Habano Cigars – Available in Corojo and Maduro, these cigars combine full-flavored tobaccos from Esteli with aromatic tobaccos from Condega with the naturally sweet tobaccos from the Jalapa Valley for the best Nicaraguan cigar fo the price!
Perdomo Reserve, the 10th Anniversary Cigar – This will be the showcase cigar for this event. Come and learn all about it! The PERDOMO RESERVE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY cigars are made with attractive Cuban-seed wrappers that impart a symphony of complex flavors including almond, coffee and cocoa with a smooth, silky finish.
Here are some of the great savings and freebies you’ll find on the day of the event:
Buy 3 Perdomo cigars, Get One Free*
Buy a box of Perdomo Cigars and get your choice of a Perdomo Vector Thundra 3 flame lighter or 4 premium Perdomo cigars FREE*
And of course, we’ll have a drawing at the end of the night for all those who’ve purchased at least one of the packages above. The more you buy, the better your chances!
So mark it on your calendar and plan on being there!
There will be food and drinks available for all attendents!

* While supplies last

La Flor Dominicana Event at Cuenca Cigars 4/17/10

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La Flor Dominicana Event @ Cuenca Cigars
Time: April 17, 2010 from 7pm to 11:45pm
Location: Cuenca Cigars
Street: 1928 Harrison Street
City/Town: Hollywood, FL 33020
Website or Map: http://www.cuencacigars.com
Phone: 866-417-9454
Event Type: cigar showcase
On Saturday, April 17th, 2010 Cuenca Cigar will host an amazing cigar Event:. Starting at 7 pm and featuring the cigars of La Flor Dominicana, we will have the oportunity to meet with the company representative and get to know the process of making cigars from one of the most successfull companies from Dominican Republic.

As always we will be featuring the Cuban Style Mojito and spirits. Opportuniy to win the raffle when buying at the store. Buy 3 get 1 free. Excepcional discounts on boxes and much more!. Check for updates on this event soon.

Litto Gomez, of La Flor Dominicana, is an innovator. His products are unique and exciting. Unlike some of the top blenders today, you would be hard pressed to try to categorize his line of cigars. Some are mild and creamy like the Premium Line, some are rich and nutty like his Reserva line and then there are the Ligeros and Double Ligeros – some of the strongest and most flavorful cigars on the market.

The New Reserva Real Maduro Event 2/12/10

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The New Reserva Real Maduro Event
Time: February 13, 2010 from 7pm to 11:45pm
Location: Cuenca Cigars
Street: 1928 Harrison Street
City/Town: Hollywood, FL 33020
Website or Map: http://www.cuencacigars.com
Phone: 866-417-9454
Event Type: cigar, showcase
Organized By: Ana Cuenca
One Night Only! Just in time for the Love History of your live…

Through the years, the Reserva Real line from Romeo y Julieta has slowly climbed to be one of the best selling cigar front marks in the United States. Known for it’s superior quality at a great price point, this smooth creamy mellow smoke has become a national favorite. Now it came come one step further. Now available in a dark cured beautiful Connecticut broadleaf maduro wrapper, this cigar will surely take a big chuck of the maduro market. Experience the romance once again with the new Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Maduro!

CIGAR BLEND BREAKDOWN
Country: Dominican Republic, Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Binder: Nicaraguan, Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro, Strength: Full Bodied

Just a day before the romantic San Valentine Day we will be celebrating this event at Cuenca Cigars. Join us for the memorable night and, as always, Cuban Style Mojitos and the always well received Raffle Time.

Check here for updates on this event!

Some information about this new blend:

Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Maduro Cigars
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Ecuadorian
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan

Frontmark Size
Lancero (Rat Tail) 40 x 7 1/2″
Romantico (Figurado) 48 x 6 1/2″
Toro 54 x 6″
Amore (Figurado) 52 x 5 3/4″
Robusto 54 x 5″
Love Story (Figurado) 46 x 4 1/4″

Don Pepin Event at Cuenca Cigars 1/23/10

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Don Pepin Event @ Cuenca Cigars
Time: January 23, 2010 from 7pm to 11:45pm
Location: Cuenca Cigars
Street: 1928 Harrison Street
City/Town: Hollywood, FL 33020
Website or Map: http://www.cuencacigars.com
Phone: 954-364-7660
Event Type: cigar, event, showcase, party

Cuenca Cigars is proud to announce the event with Don Pepin Garcia Cigars Company on Saturday January, 23, 2010 from 6pm to 11pm.

Don Pepin Garcia is a Class 8 (master) cigar roller, Tabaquero Maestro (Master Blender), and the CEO and owner of the El Rey de los Habanos cigar company. In addition to his own cigar brands, he has blended and makes several others for various companies including Ashton, Tatuaje, Nestor Miranda and 601 Cigars. His cigar factory in Miami’s Little Havana is considered by many in the cigar industry as one of the few factories that consistently produce the highest rated cigars.

T.G.I.F.C.S Thanks God is Friday Cuenca Style 1/8/10

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T.G.I.F.C.S (Thanks God is Friday Cuenca’s Style) This event occurs every friday at our Store)
Time: Every Friday from 7pm to 11:45pm
Location: Cuenca Cigars
Street: 1928 Harrison Street
City/Town: Hollywood, FL 33020
Website or Map: http://www.cuencacigars.com
Phone: 866-417-9454
Event Type: cigar, showcase, event, party
Organized By: Ana Cuenca

Thanks God its Friday Cuenca’ Style is an informal and relaxing way to welcome the Weekend and guess what: It happens every friday at Cuenca Cigars.

Just grab a cigar, sit back and relax while we people watch. Specially now than the rain is over.

Come down for some Spirits and Cigars.

Domino Tables are available to have a wonderful evening. Jonathan, Miguel and Ana will make you feel at home. Enjoy the house Espresso and the atmosphere.

Cuenca Cigars is the perfect match where cigar aficionados can savor a quality smoke and so much more. Cuenca Cigars is a welcome retreat for those who appreciate premium cigars, in addition to its handmade Corona. The Store offers its patrons complimentary cappuccino or espresso and Wi-Fi access, all in a cozy and relaxing setting.

Cuenca Cigars is located just a block off of Hollywood Boulevard, an intimate setting and a great location to “people watch” while you enjoy a smoke!

DJ Jon Cowan and Sebastian C at Gryphon at the Hard Rock 1/8/10

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This Friday January 8th 2010 Gryphon at the Hard Rock Resort & Casino welcomes back the quickly re-rising star DJ Jon Cowan. Fresh off rocking the crowds for over 8 hours at Pacha NYC for Sander Kleienberg’s birthday party last week Jon has now secured a Pacha NYC monthly residency along with his summer residency at the Legendary Pacha Ibiza for their Flagship Night “PURE PACHA”. Jon has also been signed for Europe to Pacha’s exclusive agency being the only American on their very exclusive roster. To read a little more on Jon he recently did this story for Pacha In New York City http://pachanyc.com/blog.php/blog.php?p=164 Joining Jon this friday is long time friend and well respected DJ Sebastion C. doors open at 10pm so be sure to catch this rare local appearance by two of South Florida’s best locals. There is a guest List open until midnight so to get on please reply with your list and ask for Jon’s personal list at the door. see you all friday at Gryphon @ the Hard Rock Resort & Casino

Hollywood Art Walk 1/16/10

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Join us Saturday, January 16th • 7 – 10pm • FREE
Stroll along charming tree-lined sidewalks to the sounds of a jazzy saxophone or the soft strings of a violin and harp. Look over the shoulder of an artist painting in the street or visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local and regional artwork. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres are served by participating businesses. Free admission. Maps available at locations listed below.
More Info

Participants:
ANSU Gallery, Beauty of Wax, Cafe Italia, Comfort Zone Studio & Spa, Elegant Photographics, Goddess Store & Studio, La Barraca Tapas Bar & Cafe, The Little Bakery, Maya, Mosaica, PinkGhost, Rainbo Cafe, Reliance Group, Inc. and The Shade Post.

ArtWalk Happenings

ANSU Gallery
7-10pm • 2028 Harrison Street, #104
Two talented Argentinean artists, Susy Navon and Patricia Bertisch, will be showing their art at ANSU Gallery. Navon said: “Living in luminous South Florida stimulates my color sensitivity.” Susy loves to work with acrylics and mix media. Patricia thinks that “Art is a spiritual road that I love to walk through.” You are invited to chat about art with Susy Navon and Patricia Bertisch at their vernissage during ArtWalk.
Info: 954-454-5632 or 954-921-4914 • www.ANSUGallery.com


Comfort Zone Studio & Spa
7-10pm • 2028 Harrison Street
Guest artists Roberta Shine & Sandi Fein – known for their interpretation of colors and shapes, their artwork will mesmerize you!
Info: 954-923-2030 • www.ComfortZoneSpa.com


Goddess Store & Studio
7-10pm • 2017 Harrison Street
Join us for our monthly display of original art work by talented local artists. Meet and mingle with the artists and learn about their inspirations.
Info: 954-929-2369 • www.GoddessStore.com

New Years Eve Countdown to 2010 in Hollywood Florida 12/31/09

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New Year’s Weekend Events
Countdown to 2010!
Thursday, December 31st • Hollywood Beach Theatre, Johnson Street & the Broadwalk • 9pm-1am
Countdown the last moments of 2009 and welcome the new year with us! Music begins at the Beach Theatre with our “DJs” at 9pm, followed by GROOVE LINE, an 8-piece, high energy, Top 40 dance party band performing from 10pm until 1am.
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Third Annual Abracadabra Fund-raising Art Exhibition and Raffle 1/22/10

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Third Annual
Abracadabra
Fund-raising Art Exhibition and Raffle

Jan. 23 – Feb. 19, 2010

Opening Reception: Fri., Jan. 22, 6-9 pm
Raffle Event: Fri., Feb. 19

Now in its third year, this exhibition and fund-raiser is comprised of a selection of approximately 100 works in all media by artists who have been invited to participate. The third annual Abracadabra culminates with a raffle of all of these outstanding, donated art works by various artists. All available art will be on exhibition prior to the evening of the raffle, affording an opportunity to preview before the main event!

Full bar (donation) and light refreshments will be served. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members.

Click here for more information.

$375 – One raffle ticket and admission for two to event
$700 – Two raffle tickets and admission for four to event
$1000 – Three raffle tickets and admission for six to event
$30 – buys general admission for one person to the event (this does not include raffle participation).
Each raffle ticket purchased will guarantee the bearer to go home with a work of art valued at greater than the ticket price. Raffle tickets are available in advance and at the door if still remaining.

At 8 pm, all ticket holders’ names will be randomly drawn, one by one. When your name is called, you choose any work of art that has not yet been selected. If you are picked first, you have first choice of all the artwork, the second name picked gets second choice, and so on – everyone is a winner! Participating artists are by invitation, selected by the Center’s curator and the Event Committee. Proxy bidding will be available for raffle ticket holders unable to attend. Complimentary beer, wine, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
954. 921. 3273 fax
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

MyCircles Christmas and Holiday Party 12/26/09

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We invite you to join us for the MyCircles Holiday PARTY at Passion Night Club – Hard Rock Casino! We have much to celebrate and be thankful for as we end 2009 and welcome 2010.

The PARTY will be held in the upstairs terrace area. Entry will be through the main / front entrance of Passion. Everyone 21+ who RSVP’s will receive complimentary admission from 10 PM – midnight; Ladies drink free from 10 pm – midnight and guys drink free from 11pm – midnight. Passion is offering our guest a $200 you name it bottle special. This is a great way to get table and bottle service if you have a party or a group of friends with you.

To RSVP, please email rsvp@mycircles.com with the names of everyone on your group by 7PM Saturday or RSVP on Facebook

Dress to Impress! Dress t-shirts are allowed but no tank tops, No sneakers, No hats, No jerseys, No shorts, No sandals. For more information on Passion Night Club, visit: www.passionnightclub.com.

There is free covered parking right next to Passion Night Club at Lucky Street Parking Garage. Lucky Street Parking Garage is not next to the hotel area, it is next to the Hard Rock Entertainment area. Enter Lucky Street Parking Garage through 441 between Stirling and Griffin Road. Valet is available as you drive in. Hard Rock will be very busy this night so Arrive early to avoid waiting in line and to find a good parking spot.

Feel free to forward this email to your friends and invite them to come!

Downtown Hollywood Art Walk 12/19/09

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Stroll along charming tree-lined sidewalks to the sounds of a jazzy saxophone or the soft strings of a violin and harp. Look over the shoulder of an artist painting in the street or visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local and regional artwork. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres are served by participating businesses. Free admission. Maps available at locations listed below. More Info

Participants: ANSU Gallery, Beauty of Wax, Cafe Italia, Comfort Zone Studio & Spa, Elegant Photographics, Goddess Store & Studio, La Barraca Tapas Bar & Cafe, The Little Bakery, Maya, Mosaica, PinkGhost, Rainbo Cafe, Reliance Group, Inc. and The Shade Post.
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Comfort Zone Studio & Spa
7-10pm • 2028 Harrison Street
Direct from the pages of Batman, Spider-Man and other comic books comes a unique exhibit of original comic book artwork! Along with the exhibit, Comfort Zone will have some original art, signed prints and comic books for sale. And, at the end of the evening, a drawing to win an original piece of comic book art for FREE! Info: 954-923-2030 • www.ComfortZoneSpa.com
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Goddess Store & Studio
7-10pm • 2017 Harrison Street
Monthly Art, Dance & Music Exhibit. This month our featured artist are Rudy Perez (Art Photography), Yazmeen & Yuliya (Professional Bellydance Performances), Inez Barlatier (Singer, Songwriter & Musician), and Nick Moore (Tarot Readings). Info: 954-929-2369 • www.GoddessStore.com

PARKING: Park in one of our Municipal Garages. First two hours FREE. No time limit… no parking tickets… the best place to park in DowntownHollywood! Locations: 20th Ave & Van Buren St OR 19th Ave between Tyler & Polk St (Radius).

Mazel Tov Ball invites you to Biggest Party Of The Year 12/24/09

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You are invited to the following event:
Biggest Party Of The Year – December 24th
mazeltovball 2009®
Thursday Night, December 24th
8:00pm -4:00am – Christmas Eve
www.mazeltovball.com
Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 8:00 PM
– to – Friday, December 25, 2009 at 3:00 AM (ET)
Location:
Gryphon Nightclub
5711 Seminole Way
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, FL 33314
For more information click here

Place In Time Artists Panel at Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 12/17/09

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In conjunction with the TIME + TEMP:
Place in Time
Artists’ Conversation
Thurs., Dec. 17, 6 pm
Place in Time is an artists’ conversation in conjunction with TIME + TEMP. This forum will feature a selection of artists from the exhibition who will talk about their work and process.
Moderated by Edwin Stirman, art historian and critic for Art in America with guest artists:
* Richard Haden
* Gean Moreno
* Beatriz Monteavaro
* Brandon Opalka
* Ernesto Oroza
* Gavin Perry
* Asser Saint-Val
* Michelle Weinberg
Full bar (donation) and light refreshments will be served. Cost: free members, $10 non-members.
Click here for more information.
Image: Michelle Weinberg, Backdrop, 2008-2009, latex, acrylic on paper with framed works gouache on paper, courtesy the artist.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Opening Reception for David Almeida Natural Selection 12/11/09

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David Almeida: Natural Selection
Dec. 12, 2009 – Jan. 17, 2010
Opening reception: Fri., Dec. 11, 6-9 pm
The work on view is part of a larger series entitled Natural Selection, a term borrowed from Charles Darwin denoting the theory of evolution. The artist, David Almeida, has spent the last few years exploring the ideas of artificiality and replication, and how these concepts are a reflection of contemporary culture.
Click here for more information on David Almeida: Natural Selection.
Image: David Almeida, Plate 17, 2009, 16“x 20” in., archival inkjet print, courtesy of the artist
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

The PIN-UP Show with Zhantra Dancers and Complimentary Three Olive Cocktails at Gryphon 12/11/09

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Join us for a night of PIN-UP fun!
With the Zhantra Dancers and Complimentary
Three Olive Pin-Up Cocktails 11-12PM
Friday December 11th 2009 11pm
Gryphon at The Hard Rock…
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Downtown Hollywood Holiday Open House 12/8/09

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You are cordially invited to a special evening of food, drink and fun!
Downtown Hollywood
Holiday Open House
Tuesday, December 8th
6:00 – 9:00 pm
The party starts at 6:00 pm at the
Pink Ghost Gallery
(1888 Polk Street, across from the Post Office)
and concludes at 9:00 pm at Cuenca Cigars
(1928 Harrison Street)
Please rsvp by Monday, December 7th
call: 954.921.3016
or e-mail: eespinel@hollywoodfl.org
Park in the 19th Avenue Garage
First 2 hours free, additional hours will be validated
wear comfortable shoes
PLEASE BRING THIS INVITATION FOR ADMISSION
(Visit www.downtownhollywood.com/portals/downtown/pdf/openhouse_invitation.pdf to download a printable version of this flyer)

Timo Maas with Jon Cowan at Gryphon 11/25/09

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Bliss Productions is proud to welcome Superstar DJ TIMO MAAS to Gryphon @ the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Wednesday Nov 25th (thanksgiving eve) – Timo is no stranger to the South Florida scene selling out venues such as Groovejet, Space and Crobar during his reign as a top 10 ranked DJ in the world. Currently, Timo has been a regular at clubs like Cocoon in Germany and Circoloco in Ibiza gracing the decks next to superstars like Luciano, Ricardo Villalobos, and Sven Vath to name a few. This will be one of few USA appearance so do not miss this rare treat. After a small break from the scene all together the man can now be found morphing his sounds from Timo of past with the new techno/house bassline driven sound of Timo present. Timo claims to have finally found his true identity musically in which he claims every set tells a true story. Alongside Timo is long time friend and Pacha Ibiza & Shine resident DJ Jon Cowan. After a long summer traveling abroad and with the resurgence of his DJ career he has been invited to officially join the highly regarded Pacha stable of artists. With a string of shows right here in his back yard lining up Jon’s next step is – Gryphon, Thanksgiving Eve featuring Timo Maas & Jon Cowan – complimentary cocktail reception until 12:30am with paid admission – see you all on the dancefloor”

TIME + TEMP Surveying the Shifting Climate of Painting in South Florida opening reception 11/20/09

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Nov. 16, 2009 – Jan. 10, 2010
Opening Reception: Fri., Nov. 20, 6-9 pm

On view will be a survey of dynamic work by a selection of 50 South Florida artists who embrace and incorporate aspects of painting into their practice. A resurgence of painterly tendencies is currently taking hold among artists on a national, even international level. Its growing appeal is also evident within the ever expanding contemporary art community in our region.

In conjunction with TIME + TEMP, the Center will unveil a newly painted site-specific mural by artist Francesco LoCastro in the Leonard and Sally Robbins Sculpture Garden.

Click here for more information on TIME + TEMP.

The Big Beat at Hollywood’s Arts Park world record drumming for Mr. Holland’s Opus 11/1/09

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TITLE SPORTS DRINK JOINS THE BIG BEAT 2 ON COURSE TO BREAK WORLD RECORD FOR A GOOD CAUSE

The BIG BEAT started out as a dream for Jeffery Lee. The owner of Resurrection Drums located in Hollywood, Florida imagined thousands of people coming together for one great cause and a world record. Last year his dream became a reality as he brought together a record number of drummers assembled through the Big Five Network spanning nine cities to play the same beat at the same time to raise money to bring the gift of music to underprivileged schools in South Florida. This year Title Sports Drink joins the passionate Jeffery Lee on a crusade help others through music and top the world record once again.

Jeffery Lee feels that music is a universal language with no barriers. He sees a disturbing trend in where school districts are cutting out music programs which he feels is a vital part of children’s development. This is where the Big Beat comes in. Last year $45,000 dollars were raised for Mr. Holland’s Opus. Mr. Holland’s Opus is a charitable organization that provides new and used instruments to underprivileged schools. The best part is they make sure all the donations raised go to schools here in South Florida. This year 11 cities will come together and play the same beat together to break the world record once again. Jeffery is expecting about 200 drummers to participate in the world record attempt and over 2000 spectators and other drummers to come out and enjoy the festivities which will have a festival like atmosphere. Among the 2000 strong will be celebrity drummers Jorge Moreno (Latin Grammy winner), Derek Roddy (winner of Fastest Drummer Competition), Russ Miller (Cher, Lionel Ritchie, Nelly Furtado), Willie Stewart (Third World, Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder), recording artist Eric Nelson, and Fushu Daiko Taiko Drummers. All cities will be linked by video screen to authenticate the record. This year Jeffery and the Big Beat will be getting a push from Title Sports Drink.
Title Sports Drink and the Big Beat have certain parallels which make this a great marriage. Jeffrey claims that a long session on the drums can be compared to running a marathon. Jeffrey figured that Title would be a perfect fit to help his drummers achieve the world record. Title Sports Drink is on their own crusade to introduce Title into the public school system. The junk food which includes Gatorade and sodas are contributing to the diabetes and the obesity issues seen today in children. Title has half the sugar and sodium of other drinks and carries only 30 calories per serving yes it provide more healthy electrolytes and natural energy than other sports drinks. Professional athletes like the Miami Dolphins own Ronnie Brown and Buffalo Bills star Terrell Owens believe in the product so much that they have joined the Title team and become official representatives of the sports drink. Delicious in taste, Title proudly claims the top spot nutritionally. It’s all natural, proprietary formulation fuels the body with the perfect blend of electrolytes and ionic trace minerals. Athletes don’t experience the crashes or cramping that is associated with other sports drinks. No sodium danger, no high fructose corn syrup, and no fake colors make Title Sports Drink the go to drink for any athlete that is aiming for the title.
The Big Beat will be a one-of-a-kind experience to be enjoyed by any age. On this one day over 2000 people will come together in the heart of South Florida for the love of music and children. For more information: http://www.rezdrums.com.
The Big Beat takes place at: Hollywood’s Arts Park, located at US1, and Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood. Sunday, November 1st from 12:00pm to 7:00 pm!

AJ Bailey To Host Vivid’s Porn Star Ball On Halloween At Opium At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino In Hollywood 10/31/09

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AJ BAILEY TO HOST VIVID’S PORN STAR BALL ON HALLOWEEN AT OPIUM AT THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN HOLLYWOOD, FLA

WHO: Vivid Girl AJ Bailey is a contract actress who works exclusively with Vivid Entertainment, the world’s leading adult film company. AJ was dubbed “The World’s Smartest Porn Star” by TMZ.com and her title was confirmed by Howard Stern.

She holds a master’s degree from the prestigious St. Andrews University in Scotland. Forget Yale and move over Harvard, St. Andrews was founded in 1413 and counts royalty amongst its students.

“Your brain is probably the most erogenous zone in your body,” says AJ.

WHAT: AJ will host a sexy, scary and fun-filled open-to-the-public Porn Star Ball evening where she’ll meet with fans and pose for photos.

WHERE: At Opium at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5729 Seminole Way in Hollywood, Fla./954-327-9094.

WHEN: Meet AJ, Saturday, October 31st starting at midnight.

For more information visit: www.opiumhardrock.com
Press contact: jackie@vivid.com/800-762-4761

8th Annual Hollywood Beach Clambake 10/16-18/09

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Hollywood Beach will host the 8th Annual Clambake on the Broadwalk, the popular music & seafood festival that features good eats and fresh beats at the water’s edge.

http://www.visithollywoodfl.org/clambake.aspx

Throughout the weekend, a South Florida feast of fresh clams, oysters, shrimp, fish, lobster, conch and crab cakes will be served up along the Broadwalk, as local restaurants offer their hottest seafood recipes and coolest drink concoctions for hungry revelers.

8th Annual Hollywood Beach Clambake
Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk
Friday – Sunday, October 16 – 18, 2009

Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Nonstop live music on multiple stages will include Grammy-winning Latin jazz maestro Poncho Sanchez (Saturday, October 17, 7 p.m.), Marijah & the Reggae All-Stars (Friday, October 16, 6 p.m.), and high-energy blues-rocker Jason Ricci & New Blood (Sunday, October 18, 7 p.m.) headlining the Hollywood Beach Bandshell (dubbed the Clamshell during the event). Beatles tribute band Anthology will headline the South Broadwalk Stage near the Ramada Hollywood Beach Resort (Sunday, October 18, 4:30 p.m.)

Reception/talk with Michele Oka Doner at Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 10/14/09

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Reception and artist talk with internationally recognized artist Michele Oka Doner
Wed., Oct. 14, 6-9 pm
A reception and artist talk with internationally known artist Michele Oka Doner will take place at the Center. She will discuss her art as well as mingle with attendees during the reception.
Oka Doner uses nature at its most basic level in the creation of her art. Her presentation will address on her public art projects, sculpture, jewelry, furniture, and design objects. She will also discuss her newly completed public art project, her largest bronze casted sculptural element to date, permanently installed at Port Everglades.
To learn more about Michele Oka Doner, check out her website.
Listen to an interview – Curator of Exhibitions Jane Hart discusses Oka Donner with South Florida Arts Beat host Ed Bell.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Evening Benefitting the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 11/14/09

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Save the Date – Saturday, November 14, 2009!
An Incredible Evening Benefitting the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
7:30 – 11 pm
At the historic Kagey Mansion (circa 1924), home of the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, Florida
Enjoy, Experience, and Immerse yourself with…
• High energy sounds of the dynamic Jazz/R&B 5-piece band, Ike and Val Woods
• Delectable, creative foods by one of South Florida’s top caterers, Michael’s Catering
• Featured Drinks: Vodka, beer, and wine, compliments of Black Art Beer and Southern Wine & Spirits
• Amazing silent auction items: luxury hotel stays, incredible dining certificates, fabulous jewelry, and more!
• A Preview of the Center’s hottest new exhibition in the coolest space, TIME + TEMP
• View live action painting by contemporary artist and trendsetter Kiki Valdes
• Sponsorships and Platinum Level tickets also available
• Complimentary valet parking
• Dress: Tropical Chic
• And there’s more!
To ensure you receive your invitation, please email info@artandculturecenter.org or call 954. 921. 3274.

it’s Hotter will raise funds for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances and high-quality education programs for adults and children. The Center fosters a creative environment where new and challenging work can flourish through programs that reflect the highest standards of artistry and diversity. To learn more, call 954.921.3274 or visit ArtAndCultureCenter.org.

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
954. 921. 3273 fax
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Kerry Phillips opening reception at The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 10/9/09

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Kerry Phillips: Sometimes your things are my things
Oct. 10 – Nov. 8, 2009
Opening reception: Fri., Oct. 9, 6-9 pm
This latest installment of Phillips’ ongoing project entitled things includes an installation of some of the things she has found and kept, along with a series of written things and a performance of some touristy things.
Click here for more information.
Image: Kerry Phillips, Things, installation detail.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020

Shonie Performing At Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation Fundraiser at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 9/26/09

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WHO: Teen Sensation Slip-N-Slide Records/Def Jam Recording Artist SHONIE
What: Performing tomorrow at the Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation in Hollywood, FL
Where/When: September 26, 7:00 PM
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Listen to Shonie’s new single “Lights Camera Action”
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http://www.myspace.com/shonie
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Miami HEAT star Udonis Haslem will host a silent auction and benefit dinner for his foundation, the Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, September 26 beginning at 7 p.m. The event will take place in the main ballroom of the hotel.

The 5th annual fundraising dinner will feature a silent auction with sports memorabilia, vacation and spa packages, jewelry and music memorabilia. The silent auction begins at 7 p.m. and all proceeds benefit the foundation. Several celebrity athletes are expected to join Udonis for his event including Daequan Cook, Mario Chalmers and other members of the Miami HEAT.

Udonis Haslem has always been determined to give back to the community he grew up in and the community that made it possible to realize his long life dream. By establishing the Udonis Haslem Children Foundation, he is fulfilling a promise to give back to the youth of the South Florida Region. He believes that education is the key. Providing our children with opportunity life skills to make proper decisions and education lays the ground work for their success.

Individual tickets to the dinner and fun evening of entertainment are $100. Companies interested in sponsoring the event can purchase tables for $1,000. All proceeds benefit the Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation which provides programs to assist youth in becoming “the best they can be” in the classroom. For tickets, sponsorships or event information, please call 954-854-9496.

A six-year veteran of the National Basketball Association, Haslem is a starting forward for the 2006 NBA Champions, the Miami HEAT. In his career Haslem has averaged 10 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. A steady performer who also plays great defense, Haslem is a native of Miami and attended Miami Senior High School. After a stellar career there he went on to play his college basketball at the University of Florida. At Florida, Haslem started every game of his four-year career and led the Gators to the 2000 Final Four. He was the first Gator basketball player ever to be named an All-American by the Associated Press.

About the Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation
The Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization and was incorporated on August 11, 2005. The Foundation was established as a non- profit charitable organization that will provide programs and services designed to assist youth in becoming the “best they can be” both in the classroom and as individuals. Our commitment comes from a sincere and uncompromising belief that today’s youth will be the leaders of tomorrow. The Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation is committed to contributing to this dream and requires the support of both corporate sponsors and individuals. Together we can provide the support necessary for our children to achieve their full potential.

Natural Forces: Broward County Public Art & Design 06-09 Opening 9/9/09

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Opening Wednesday:
Natural Forces: Broward County Public Art & Design ’06 – ’09
Opening reception: Wed., Sept. 9, 6-9 pm
This exhibition focuses on recently completed public art projects by national and internationally known artists. The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will exhibit working drawings, models, and other preparatory works, thus revealing important aspects of the creative process, as well as how these large scale art pieces are intended to interface with the public.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Dine Magazine Invites You to Lola’s on Harrison 9/10/09

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Join us for an evening of wine and networking at Lola’s on Harrison
DATE: Thurs, September 10
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Lola’s on Harrison, 2032 Harrison St in Hollywood
COST: $10 (includes 1 glass of Bliss or Brutocao wine and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres)
Buy your tickets today as space is limited.
Dine Magazine would like to invite you to a Happy Hour celebration at Lola’s on Harrison in Hollywood. Lola’s on Harrison is an elegant, yet cozy dining destination in Hollywood featuring Michael Wagner’s contemporary American cuisine. Lola’s has become famous for their Purple Potato Skins with Sundried Tomato Creme Fraiche, Coca Cola BBQ Beef Ribs and Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Creme Sauce. Comfort food never tasted so good! For this wine and networking event, you will taste some of Chef Mike’s culinary creations while sipping on some fabulous Bliss and Brutocao wines.
MENU
Feta & Herb Eggplant Rolls
Blue Crab & Gruyere Nachos with Charred Tomato Salsa
Pineapple & Mustard Glazed Pork Spare Ribs
New York Sirloin Kebabs with Pear Tomatoes & Housemade20Steak Sauce
Carolina Turkey & Chipotle Corn Soup
Everyone who attends will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 gift certificate to the restaurant and two tickets to the upcoming premier of the American Regional Cooking Series with Chef Mike (Value $160).
Lola’s will also be offering a special $35 pre-fixe dinner for the evening for those who would like to stay.

Grand Finale Red Party at Nikki Marina 8/27/09

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GRANDE FINALE RED PARTY
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Join us as Nikki Marina does it right ONE Last Time, with live entertainment and DJ’s spinning your favorite hits all night long.
There will be Complimentary Cocktails and Hors D’Oeuvres until Midnight. Bottle “Specials” are available
Red Attire is Preferred!
To book your reservation call 954 602 8750 or email RESERVATIONS reservations.marina@nikkibeach.com

Guys Richards “Bipolar Man” Comedy Tour ‘Hits’ Seminole Hard Rock Casino Improv 8/26/09

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Guys Richards “Bipolar Man” Comedy Tour ‘HITS’ Seminole Hard Rock Casino, IMPROV.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 2009, 8pm
HardRock Improv
Seminole Paradise
5700 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314 USA
Guy Richards gears his humor toward himself as he is truly bipolar. Guy was diagnosed in 2000, with a severe Bipolar disorder. Guy has now taken his Illness, as well as his trials and tribulations and brings it to the stage into a brighter light with his comic abilities; to let others know it is ok and everything is possible and nothing is impossible. Richards passes on a powerful message, not only with his comedy, but also doing lectures relating to his condition.
As a performer, Richards is a versatile and multi-talented entertainer. He sings, dances, does characterizations, produces and directs. His high energy comedy is not only infectious but contagious. Richards is whacky, zany and full of life. He has appeared on Television, in Films on Broadway, in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Casino Magic, Ballys and tours nationwide. Richards is currently shooting a new film on Miami’s famous South Beach. He recently finished an award-winning documentary film entitled “Mr. Laughs A Look Behind The Curtain.” DVD Now available on amonzon.com (Mr. Laughs). Guy will soon be shooting another movie entitled “Chicago Blues,” starring William Forsythe, Daniel Baldwin, Michael Chinn, Sal Richards and other cast members..
For more information visit: www.guyrichardstv.com or ww w.guyrichards.com

Broadway Actors camp performance Beauty and the Beast Jr 8/14/09

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Come check out a musical theater show being performed this weekend by members of our Broadway Actors summer camp:
Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Broadway Actors
Friday, August 14, 2009, 5 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe Street
Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, the stage version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast includes all of the wonderful songs from the film, written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, plus new songs written especially for the Broadway version by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
The audiences will be transported to a lovely French provincial town where the beautiful Belle lives with her father – a dotty inventor. When her father doesn’t return from a trip to the local fair, Belle rushes off to find him. To her dismay, she discovers he is being held captive in an old castle by a horrible beast. She trades her freedom for his and the “tale as old as time” begins. How Belle tames the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation into a handsome prince continues to enthrall audiences.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12-years-old. Tickets can be purchased at the box office 1 hour prior to the show. Performances take place at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe Street (1770 Monroe Street). Click here for more information.
Join us for the last session of our Summer Arts Camp, Specialty Week-Session 2: Summer Hurrah. Click here for more information.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Gryphon presents Matt Spector and Jonathan Cowan 8/7/09

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SHINE’s Jon Cowan who receintly played Pacha Ibiza and on tour with Sander Kleninberg
is back with GRYPHON Resident DJ Matt Spector at the Seminole Hard Rock wear your funniest, most Vintage and most Freaky shirt and win a great prize.
Gryphon @ The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
DJ Matt Spector and Jon Cowan
Friday August 7, 2009
Table reservations 954 581 5454
WWW.gryphon-club.com

Broadway Actors camp performances at Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 7/24-25/09

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Come check out two musical theater shows being performed this weeked by members of our Broadway Actors and Broadway Actors Advanced summer camps:
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Cinderella and Rockerfella
Broadway Actors
Friday, July 24, 2009, 5 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe Street
A modern, panto-style reworking of the classic tale, including all the traditional characters: downtrodden Cinderella, Rockerfella (formerly known as Prince Charming!), Buttons, the Ugly Sisters, and the Fairy Godmother, with a selection of additional characters, from music managers and paparazzi, to good and bad fairies – all placed in a world of fame and celebrity.
With fresh and relevant things to say about fame, fortune and how true love will win in the end, it has a wonderfully comical script, fabulous songs and plenty of opportunity for audience participation.

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Thoroughly Modern Millie
Broadway Actors Advanced
Saturday, July 25, 2009, 2 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe Street
Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz – a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever.
Based on the popular movie, the stage version of Thoroughly Modern Millie includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12-years-old. Tickets can be purchased at the box office 1 hour prior to the show. Performances take place at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe Street (1770 Monroe Street). Cick here for more information.

Limited slots are still open in the remaining sessions of Summer Camp, including Broadway Actors, Young Artists Advanced, and Young Artists/Young Actors. Click here for more information.

11th Annual Bachelor & Bachelorette Dream Date Auction for Make A Wish at Opium at the Hard Rock 7/24/09

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11th Annual Bachelor & Bachelorette Dream Date Auction
Opium Hard Rock
5729 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
Friday, Jul. 24, 2009
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Hosted by Paul and Young Ron from Big 105.9 FM, the 11th Annual Bachelor/Bachelorette Dream Date Auction gives you the opportunity to bid on extravagant date packages with some of South Florida’s hottest and most eligible singles, all while raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida. The event also features 2 drink tickets per guest and exciting raffle prizes.

For outrageous event updates, a bachelor/ette preview and downloadable forms visit www.dreamdateauction.net

Reminder: Tickets purchased at the door are $30.00- get yours today online at a discounted price!

NetParty Free Premiere at Passion at The Hard Rock 7/31/09

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Premiere at Passion @ The Hard Rock
Friday, July 31
Time: 6 pm – 10 pm
Address: Passion at the Hard Rock
5701 Seminole Way, Hollywood
Admission Free with RSVP through 7/30; $10 at the door after 7/30 with RSVP; $15 w/o RSVP
After successful launches in San Diego and in Las Vegas, where Las Vegas Weekly called us ” the mother lode, the very seat of hybridized business/social networking,” thereby marking the first time we’ve ever been referred to as a mother lode, NetParty returns with a full-schedule of upcoming events for South Florida young professionals.

As seen in Forbes (Best of the Web) and Cosmopolitan Magazine (“Top New Ways to Meet”), our NetParty Networking Events are held in each city’s hippest nightspots and “combine business networking with social fun.”

You are invited to RSVP For Free Admssion for our evening of business and social networking at Passion at the Hard Rock, through July 30 ($10 at the door after July 30 with RSVP; $15 without RSVP).
We expect over 300 young professionals to attend this event. Please join us for:
Great drink specials
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres (6:30-7:30 pm)
Cool music played at a low volume to facilitate successful business and social networking until 8 pm
DJ spinning great music and creating a fun atmosphere after 8 pm while allowing for continued conversation and interaction.
Making the acquaintance of hundreds of new, young, fun people for business contacts and friendships like you can do nowhere else.
Our events will be free in South Florida (with your timely RSVP) while we continue to build South Florida’s strongest young professionals membership. Later this year, we will have to begin charging a small fee for our events.
We look forward to seeing you!

Independence A-List Party at Nikki Marina 4th of July 7/4/09

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Nikki Marina & IP Creative in association with Stephanie Ripstein
Celebrate with friends and family 4th of July @ NIKKI MARINA
LOVE & FREEDOM Exclusive night!
Music by DjHana
Please Rsvp no late then Friday by email: ipcreativeevents@gmail.com
*No cover charge
*Validated parking
*Complimentary drinks for the ladies from 9pm-11pm.
If you plan to bring friends, make sure to send their names as well. So they won’t have any problem getting all the VIP privileges.
If you are planning to come with your boat please notify 2 days ahead.
Get ready for a very hot night with hot performances…
For table reservations contact Nikki Marina at: 954-602-8750
Nikki Marina, 3660 S Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL

Once Upon a Mattress at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center 6/27/09

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Once Upon a Mattress
Broadway Actors Advanced
Saturday, June 27, 2009, 2 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe Street
If you thought you knew the story of The Princess and the Pea, you may be in for a walloping surprise! This rollicking spin on the familiar tale of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans! Chances are, you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again!
Performances take place at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe Street (1770 Monroe Street). Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12-years-old. Tickets can be purchased at the box office 1 hour prior to the show.
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Disney’s High School Musical 2 On Stage at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center 6/26/09

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Disney’s High School Musical 2: On Stage!
Broadway Actors
Friday, June 26, 2009, 5 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe Street
Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage! It’s the last day of junior year, and the East High gang can’t wait to get the summer started. Things have been smooth sailing for Troy and Gabriella since their star turn in Juliet and Romeo, but Sharpay vows to win Troy’s heart this summer – by any means necessary. With all of the Wildcats desperate for cash, Troy gets a surprise phone call that work has arrived! The celebration is cut short when not only Troy, but the entire Wildcats gang, shows up for duty at the Lava Springs Country Club owned by the family of Sharpay and Ryan Evans. Sharpay’s world and Sharpay’s rules. Tyro has to deal with a lot of decisions. Will he give up the Wild cats and Gabriella to rise to the top?
Performances take place at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe Street (1770 Monroe Street). Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12-years-old. Tickets can be purchased at the box office 1 hour prior to the show.
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

Free Dogs of Summer event this weekend at ArtsPark at Young Circle 6/20-21/09

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Special Event at ArtsPark: Dogs of Summer
FREE! Sat. – Sun., June 20 – 21, 2009
ArtsPark at Young Circle, Downtown Hollywood
Featuring live music; a “yappy hour” for pets and people; a chance to get a photo portrait of your pooch; sidewalk chalk art; kids’ bounce house; wading pools and sprinklers for dogs; various pet-related vendors; and raffle prizes. Additionally, a number of downtown Hollywood businesses are offering pet-friendly dining and shopping as well as specials this weekend.

Saturday, June 20
• 4 pm Canine safety for children and test your canine IQ.
• 4:15 pm Presentation on therapy dogs by Paw Pals.
• 4:30 pm “Doggie be Good” obedience demonstration by The Humane Society of Broward County.
• 4:45 pm Pet nutrition seminar. Bring your pet food labels.
• 5 pm Storm-phobia presentation by animal behavioral specialist Dr. Terry Curtis of the University of Florida.
• 5:30 pm Meet and greet with world famous canine artist Tillamook Cheddar a.k.a. “Tillie.”
• 5:45 pm South Florida Air K9s perform their high-flying, acrobatic antics.
• 2 – 5 pm Free dog sitting service by Strolling Doggies, Inc. at the Art and Culture Center for those people visiting the Tillamook Cheddar exhibition.
• 4 – 6 pm Enjoy complimentary admission to Runcie Tatnall’s “Unleashed” exhibition of dog portraits and beach scenes in the ArtsPark’s Visual Arts Pavilion Gallery.

Sunday, June 21
• 1 pm Blessing of the Animals conducted by the Church of the Little Flower.
• 1:05 pm Canine safety for children and test your canine IQ.
• 1:30 – 2:30 pm Japanese storyteller Kuniko Yamamoto will tell pet stories and teach children how to create pet-related origami.
• 2:15 pm Hollywood Police Department’s
K-9 Unit demonstration.
• 2:45 pm “Doggie be Good” obedience demonstration by The Humane Society of Broward County.
• 3 pm Presentation by Dog Scouts of America and their canine companions.
• 3:15 pm World famous canine artist “Tillie” demonstrates live her unique art-making technique.
• 1 – 4 pm Dog-gone fun and fabulous interactive art activities for children.
• 1 – 4 pm Free admission to the Center’s galleries as well as dog sitting service by Strolling Doggies, Inc. at the Center for those people visiting the Tillamook Cheddar exhibition.
*Schedule subject to change.
Click here for more information, including a more detailed schedule.

Tillamook Cheddar Mid-Career Retrospective 6/19/09

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The Tillamook Cheddar Mid-Career Retrospective 1999-2009
Opening reception: Friday, June 19, 6 – 9 pm
Exhibition runs through Aug. 16, 2009
Tillamook Cheddar is a 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who is widely regarded as the world’s preeminent canine artist. “Tillie” has shown in 19 solo exhibitions and 15 group exhibitions, as well as numerous benefit exhibitions in the United States and Europe. She uses a dynamic color transfer technique to create her work.
“The most successful living animal painter.”
-The Art Newspaper
“A masterpiece of conceptualism.”
-Time Out New York
Click here for more information.

Image above by Dirk Westphal

The 08/09 visual arts season is supported by Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz; and the John C. Graves Charitable Fund.

The Brazilian Film Festival of Miami opening at two locations 6/5/09

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celebrates the Friday, June 5 Opening Night
of the Brazilian Film Festival of Miami at
the Colony Theater on Miami Beach @ 7pm
&
the Hollywood Beach Theater Cinema on the Beach @ 6pm
FREE ADMISSION
In its 13th year dedicated to Brazilian films abroad, BRAFF is the pioneer of the
Inffinito Festival Circuit and hosts the most recent productions for the largest competition of Brazilian films outside of the country.
June 5 – 13
For more information (305) 600-3347

Fourth All-Media Juried Biennial, closing reception and film screening 6/5/09

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Fourth All-Media Juried Biennial

Closing reception and film screening – Closing Time by Tony Kapel and live musical performance by Oly
Friday, June 5, 6-9 pm, free for members, $10 non-members.

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is pleased to present a screening of the newly released film Closing Time by Miami-based Tony Kapel. Film will be continuously screened starting at 6 pm until 9 pm in the upstairs gallery. Running time 83 minutes. Live musical performance by Oly at 8 pm in main gallery.

This event will celebrate the closing of the Fourth All-Media Juried Biennial, which attracted a record of 314 Florida-based artists who submitted nearly 900 works of art.

Click here for more information.
Image above: Sarah Rupert, The Balloon Pop, 2007, triptych, 18 x 12 in. each., Courtesy the artist
The 08/09 visual arts season is supported by Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz; and the John C. Graves Charitable Fund.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

The Radius Retail Space Giveaway Two Years Of Waived Rent in Hollywood Deadline June 17, 2009 5/30/09

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{Okay, this is way not our normal posting stuff, but it is so cool we had to add it. I mean, free rent for two years to start or move your business. Go for it! I think we are going to apply.}

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The Radius Retail Space Giveaway: the Contest, the Guidelines, the Judging
To apply for the Radius Retail Space Giveaway, current and future business owners are encouraged to download the guidelines available at www.retailspacegiveaway.com and under the name Radius Giveaway on Facebook. These guidelines will also be distributed to Chambers of Commerce, universities in the tri-county area, S.C.O.R.E. offices, among other locations and social media resources.
Interested parties with either an existing business or new venture may submit a two-page, type-written business plan on 8.5 x 11, white paper (the font may not be smaller than 10 points). Submissions must include business history, if any, with references and financials of the individual submitting the application. Supporting materials of up to five pages may be included. All business applicants must be either a retail or service establishment and meet zoning guidelines for the Radius development. Tenants of existing businesses must be in good standing with current landlords.
To apply, business plans should be mailed to: RADIUS RETAIL SPACE GIVEAWAY, 1930 Harrison Street, Suite 505, Hollywood, Fla. 33020. The application deadline is June 17, 2009. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by June 16. E-mail entries may be submitted to: submission@retailspacegiveaway.com. E-mail entries must be sent before midnight on June 17, 2009.
After June 17, a preliminary panel of four business professionals will review the applications and narrow the field to the Top 10 finalists. The Top 10 will then be required to complete a more thorough application process inclusive of a phone interview by a second panel of judges, consisting of high profile business professionals. This panel will narrow the finalists to the Top 5 who will be asked to meet with the judges for an in-person interview and presentation. The winner will be announced on July 1, 2009.
To learn more about being a part of the Radius Retail Space Giveaway, call (954) 926-2510, extension 23.

FIRM Realty, a 30-year development company in Hollywood, Fla., presents the RADIUS RETAIL SPACE GIVEAWAY, a business search to find an existing or new business to which FIRM will donate two years of retail space. RADIUS is a 15-story, mixed-use development consisting of approximately 45,000 square feet of retail space and 311 condominiums. Existing tenants include: Starbucks, Smoothie King, Salad Creations, FedEx Kinko’s, RBC Bank and Metro PCS.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 12th Annual Cuisine for Art 5/14/09

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12th Annual Cuisine for Art
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Click here to purchase advanced tickets or to see more information about sponsoring this event.

Enjoy a fun and festive fund-raiser featuring public officials turned celebrity waiters; sumptuous food; wine, vodka, and beer; and a fabulous silent auction featuring vacation packages, bountiful gift baskets, sports and entertainment memorabilia, fine collectibles and more.
The evening begins with a 6 pm cocktail reception compliments of Southern Wine & Spirits and Grolsch. Dinner and silent auction will follow.

Advanced ticket sales extended through Wednesday, May 13 at noon. Buy yours now!
To purchase tickets, call 954. 921. 3274, download an RSVP form (pdf), or click the “Buy Now” button here.

Click here to bid in the Online Auction portion of Cuisine for Art. There’s only two days left to bid!

Celebrity Waiters:
Hon. Eleanor Sobel, State Senator
Hon. Joseph A. “Joe” Gibbons, State Representative
Hon. Elaine Schwartz, State Representative
Hon. Sue Gunzburger, Commissioner, Broward County
Hon. Jennifer Gottlieb, Vice Chair, Broward County School Board
Hon. Robin Bartleman, Broward County School Board Member
Hon. Ann Murray, Broward County School Board Member
Hon. Kevin Biederman, District Commissioner, Central Broward Water Control
Hon. Peter Bober, Mayor, City of Hollywood
Hon. Beam Furr, Vice Mayor, City of Hollywood
Hon. Patricia Asseff, Commissioner, City of Hollywood
Hon. Dick Blattner, Commissioner, City of Hollywood
Hon. Heidi O’Sheehan, Commissioner, City of Hollywood
Hon. Fran Russo, Commissioner, City of Hollywood
Hon. Linda Sherwood, Commissioner, City of Hollywood
Hon. Virgil Fernandez, Fire Rescue & Beach Safety Chief, City of Hollywood
Neil Fritz, Executive Director, Downtown Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

American Catastrophic Illness Organization Inc. Benefit Concert with the South Florida Philharmonic Orchestra Featuring art by GAPAL 5/17/09

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American Catastrophic Illness Organization Inc. (ACIOI) a 501c3 Registered Charity that helps people that are unable to help themselves is having a Benefit Concert with the South Florida Philharmonic Orchestra Inc., (SFLPHL) a nonprofit Organization, and The Organ Donor Awareness Foundation

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The Event will take place at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
1770 Monroe Street at US1
6-10 PM on May 17, 2009.
The doors open to the Public at 6:30 PM and is limited to 600 people.

The Free Concert will be the Premier of the World Class Orchestra under World Renowned National Conductor Donald Covert. Impact Artists that will be creating Art Masterpieces during the performance will thrill the audience in this rare form of combining two different Art forms.

The Concert and evening activities will help raise funds for ACIOI, SFLPHL and The Organ Donor Awareness Foundation and bring awareness to other Organizations and the many Musicians, Artists and Sponsors that are involved in this worthy project.

There are two Rehearsals at Artserve (Home Base for the Orchestra and ACIOI)
1350 East Sunrise Blvd.
Rehearsals at 6-8 PM
May 12 and May 14
In the Auditorium.

The Press and Public are invited and the purpose of this event is to premier the South Florida Philharmonic Orchestra under the leadership of National Conductor and International Conductor Donald Covert. The Event will be videotaped for distribution to potential Sponsors, Agents, Venue’s and Investors. Contents of this event will be telecast.

GAPAL will be performing his unique Method Chromosymphony and painting 2 pieces each for the 3 concerts.

The Ensemble will be performing to a huge crowd, expected to be at the door and down US1 from the Performing Arts Center in Hollywood. All three Organizations have done a massive ad campaign since early February and we have scheduled several radio interviews and have the news media supporting these causes.

On April 12, ACIOI represented itself and the Orchestra during the Marlins Game at Dolphin Stadium to a large crowd, ACIOI displayed the rare tiger maple Violin donated to the Orchestra at the Community Clubhouse Booth, we are privileged to have the honor of being recognized by the Marlins for our community leadership.

The Art Division of ACIOI has a campaign for utilizing broken and severely damaged musical equipment and instruments and turning them into art. Sales from these treasures from trash will enable the Orchestra to continue in its development.

The funding for major scheduled productions needs Underwriters, Investors and Sponsors on every level. Sponsors that ACIOI does have are; Toshiba, Marlins, Panthers, Heat, Dolphins, Bills, Steelers, Prizewheel.com, The Florida Aquarium, Horse Power Sales of Boynton Beach, New Times, ARTSERVE, Hollywood Performing Arts Center, Association of Fundraising Professionals, S.C.O.R.E., Hard Rock, Chicago Bulls, Cuillo Center for Arts and WLRN.

The South Florida Philharmonic Orchestra is comprised of 40 of the World’s Best Musicians under the Leadership of International and US National Conductor Donald Covert. All of these Musician’s have an active background in touring, are competition winner’s and many of them are teachers. They have sacrificed long and hard to be at the pinnacle of their chosen Instrument and many have the training in several to many Instruments.

This is a team effort made up of outstanding soloists and throughout this endeavor, the Staff of SFLPHL will bring the individual to the forefront to allow that talent to be shared by all of us. The goal of US National Conductor Donald Covert is to bring a full Orchestra of which he is known for in Europe back to Europe with the World Class Musicians that he is presently training with.

Maestro Donald Covert is one of the very few Conductors worldwide that memorize the work and will lead the Orchestra without sheet music. His scholastic Degrees, Worldwide tours and training under Leonard Bernstein, give him the right to proclaim himself as US National Conductor and we agree with the Maestro.

Daniela Mercury at Brazil on the Beach, Hollywood 3/20-22/09

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Brazil on the Beach Brings Brazilian Beach Sports and Music to Hollywood
Daniela Mercury – Footvolley – much more, and it’s all free!
March 20 – 22, Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
The complete schedule is online at www.brazilonthebeach.com

Brazilian superstar Daniela Mercury will bring the rhythms of Bahia Carnival to Hollywood when she headlines the inaugural Brazil on the Beach, a three-day celebration of Brazilian music and sports March 20-22, free and open to the public, held along Hollywood Beach’s popular Broadwalk. The concert will climax an exciting weekend of the 2nd Annual Pro Footvolley Tour Hollywood Beach Open. This exciting sport began on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro and has spread worldwide, and combines elements of beach volleyball and soccer. Last year’s event was won by Brazilian soccer legend Romario and his partner João Luis.

Friday March 20
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Pro Footvolley Group Matches
6:00 PM Cezar Santana Band (Bandshell Stage)
8:00 PM Film Screening “Samba on Your Feet” (Main Stage)
9:00 PM Cris Delanno (Bandshell Stage)
9:00 PM Capoeira Bonfire with MMBAI (Indiana Street)

Saturday March 21:
11 AM – 6 PM: Pro Footvolley Elimination Matches
11:00 AM Capoeira Demo with MMBAI (Bandshell)
11;30 AM Maguinha Trio (Bandshell)
1:30 PM Capoeira demo with MMBAI (Bandshell)
2:00 PM Grupo Embalo (Bandshell)
2:00 PM Brazilian Drumming Circle for Kids (Charnow Park)
4:00 PM Diogo Brown Quintet (Bandshell)
5:00 PM Clube do Choro (Charnow Park)
6:30 PM Roge (Bandshell)
7:00 PM Parade: Bateria Unidos da Florida by Paulo Gualano (Broadwalk)
7:30 PM Brazilian Voices Kids (Main Stage)
8:00 PM Daniela Mercury (Main Stage)
8:00 PM Clube do Choro (Bandshell)
9:30 pm Beatriz Malnik & Jeannette Romeu (Bandshell)

Sunday March 22:
11:00 AM Bossa Brunch w/ Antonio Adolfo School of Music (Bandshell)
12:00 PM Pro Footvolley Quarter Finals
1:00 PM Cezar & Larissa (Bandshell)
2:00 PM Roda de Samba & Bossa w/ Antonio Adolfo School (Charnow Park)
2:30 PM Samba RJ w/ Toco do Pandeiro (Bandshell)
3:00 PM Pro Footvolley: Semi Finals
4:00 PM Martha Luizza Bahian Band (Bandshell)
5:00 PM Pro Footvolley Championship Match and Awards Ceremony
5:30 PM Jair Oliveira (Bandshell)
6:00 PM Parade: Bateria Unidos da Florida by Paulo Gualano (Broadwalk)
6:30 PM: Pro Footvolley Awards (Bandshell)
7:00 PM Rose Max Band (Bandshell)

All weekend long, visit the special Bahian Pavilion cross from Charnow Park, plus food, crafts, and specialty vendors

Daniela Mercury: Saturday March 21, 8 pm
(Produced by The Rhythm Foundation)
Daniela Mercury’s concert is a chance for South Florida audiences to enjoy the kind of open air performance that the queen of Bahia carnival usually reserves for concerts at home in Brazil. “Instead of rhythm and blues, I make rhythm and happy,” says Daniela.

A limited number of VIP tickets are on sale: click here for details.

1st Quarter Jeans-n-Jackets Network Event @ Just Posh Hair Salon 3/30/09

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First Class Productions, Inc
Invites you to our 1st Quarter Jeans-n-Jackets Network Event at Just Posh~Jackie’s Creations Hair Salon

Hosted by: First Class Productions’ Sunnie I. Morrison

Come network with Just Posh and receive hair care consultation, first time customer coupons and more

REFRESHMENTS + MUSIC + RAFFLES + HAIRSTYLES + SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS

Monday, March 30, 2009
6447 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, Fl 33023
Doors open at: 6:30pm
Networking at: 7pm – 9pm
RSVP:800-490-9632 Ext 0
Space available for professional hair stylists

Spinello Gallery & Agustina Woodgate Present 7 yr old. Rose Petals Wiese – 1st Solo Exhibition: Animals 3/14/09

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In part of Spinello Gallery’s initiative to support local arts among Miami’s promising youths and local charities, SPINELLO GALLERY & AGUSTINA WOODGATE are truly proud to present the first solo exhibition by 7 year old artist, ROSE PETALS WIESE, “Animals,” curated by Anthony Spinello.

Spinello Gallery artist, Agustina Woodgate, explains, “For over a year I have been mentoring Rose Petals Wiese. Motivated by her spirit to help, Rose came up with the idea of donating all funds raised from her exhibition to the animals at PET RESCUE.”

With a bake sale, food, drinks, face painting, kids art center, and a special live rock performance by PEAZ AND SOUP, come enjoy a fun family day, Saturday, March 14th, 2 – 6PM, at the HOLLYWOOD WOMEN’S CLUB located at 501 N. 14th Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33020.

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HOLLYWOOD WOMEN’S CLUB:501 N. 14th Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33020
SOLO EXHIBITION: ROSE PETALS WIESE / “ANIMALS”
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, March 14, 2-6PM

Lola’s on Harrison Brings Passion to the Most Romantic Day of the Year with a Red-Inspired Menu that Oozes Love 2/14/09

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CUPID SAYS ROUGE IS THE RAGE THIS HOLIDAY

Lola’s on Harrison Brings Passion to the Most Romantic Day of the Year
with a Red-Inspired Menu that Oozes Love

The color red is often associated with lust, passion, love and beauty. Infusing these characteristics into his Valentine’s Day dishes, Chef Michael Wagner from Lola’s on Harrison has chosen red as the theme throughout his V-Day menu.

A popular food color known to stimulate the appetite, Chef Wagner has captured the essence of the most romantic day of the year in a three-course, prix fixe menu with a celebration toast and in an early “lovebirds” special. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. on February 14, Lola’s will offer their red menu for $40.00 per person. After 6:30 p.m., the menu — based on the four steps for the perfect, love-filled evening that represents each course — will be $65.00 per person. Lola’s red Valentine’s menu features:

The Pick Up Line: toast to a fresh raspberry bellini.

Your First Move: choice of seared ahi tuna, red pepper and red cabbage slaw with fire roasted tomato dressing or red beet salad with frisee, poached pears, maytag blue cheese, candied pecans in champagne vinaigrette.

Seduce Your Senses: select a red chili crusted filet mignon with black diamond cheddar au gratin potatoes and smoked tomato-chipotle sauce or skillet seared Chilean sea bass with spice red lentil pancakes and roasted red pepper butter sauce.

Sweet Ending: red velvet cupcake with a cream cheese frosting or fresh strawberry rhubarb pie with whipped cream and strawberry sauce.

In addition to the prix fixe red menu, Lola’s will have a limited menu available for patrons who are interested in the restaurant’s popular, signature dishes.

For Valentine’s reservations, call 954.927.9851. To learn more about Lola’s on Harrison, visit www.lolasonharrison.com.

Lola’s on Harrison is located at 2032 Harrison Street in Hollywood, Fla. The restaurant is open for dinner Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-10 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5-12 a.m.; closed Mondays. Ample free parking is located behind the restaurant. All major credit cards accepted. For more information, call 954.927.9851 or visit www.lolasonharrison.com.

James Beard Menu At Lola’s by Chef Michael Wagner

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In a Tribute to Robert Mondavi, Chef Michael Wagner Shares His First James Beard Menu with Patrons of Lola’s on Harrison during January and February

After a successful James Beard dinner in New York City on December 13, Chef Michael Wagner is introducing his “Contemporary American Comfort Dinner” at his downtown Hollywood restaurant, Lola’s on Harrison. The menu is a modified version of Wagner’s Beard House debut, which garnered great critical acclaim.

The four-course, prix-fixe menu features popular selections from the sold-out dinner, inclusive of an amuse bouche, an appetizer, an entrée, and dessert. Patrons may choose between a $35 food-only menu or a $55 food and wine pairing, featuring a selection of perfectly paired Robert Mondavi wines. The menus will be available January 15 through February 28, exclusive of Valentine’s Day.

Wagner was discovered by James Beard House representatives last year, and although only being open for less than a year, received the invitation to prepare a dinner at the famous Chelsea brownstone. At age 35, Wagner is among Florida’s youngest chefs to receive this honorable invite.

“I was truly honored to receive the invitation. It was exciting to have an opportunity to not only prepare this dinner in the most prestigious American culinary institution, but to be able to return and cook in my hometown of New York. I am introducing this winter-theme menu to South Florida to share with all our guests who could not make the trip to dine with us at the Beard House.”

Staying true to his signature cuisine, Wagner paired American comfort favorites with exclusive Mondavi wines in a tribute to both American icons James Beard and the late Mr. Mondavi. The Lola’s version of the James Beard experience begins with an amuse bouche of Boston Diver Scallops wrapped with crispy applewood smoked bacon, fresh mango and drizzled with an apricot-mango glaze. Next, Chef Wagner has paired a creamy Roasted Chestnut Soup with the Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Reserve 2006. The main course, New Zealand Lamb Chops topped with a fennel marmalade and citrus-mint yogurt sauce, finds harmony with the Robert Mondavi Merlot 2005. For a sweet ending, indulge in the Naples Concord Grape Pie with peanut butter ice cream and the Robert Mondavi Moscato D’Oro 2006.

To experience Michael Wagner’s James Beard House menu, call 954.927.9851 for reservations. To learn more about Lola’s on Harrison, visit www.lolasonharrison.com.

About Lola’s on Harrison

Lola’s on Harrison is located at 2032 Harrison Street in Hollywood, Fla. The restaurant is open for dinner Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-10 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5-12 a.m.; closed Mondays. Ample free parking is located behind the restaurant. All major credit cards accepted. For more information, call 954.927.9851 or visit www.lolasonharrison.com.

Last Minute New Year’s Menus at Lola’s on Harrison, Trina’s and Hi-Life Cafe 12/31/08

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LAST MINUTE LOCATIONS TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR

Broward Restaurants Offer Lively Atmospheres
and Exquisite Dining Options at Every Price Point

The countdown to New Year’s Eve has already begun and for those with no where to ring in 2009, Broward has plenty of themed parties and locations for every taste and budget. From Lola’s on Harrison in Hollywood, to Trina Restaurant & Lounge on Fort Lauderdale Beach, to Hi-Life Café in North Fort Lauderdale, South Florida and its visitors can greet the New Year in grand culinary style.

At Lola’s on Harrison, Executive Chef/Owner Michael Wagner offers a value-added four-course, $65.00 per person New Year’s Eve menu and champagne toast in a trendy setting in Downtown Hollywood. Tease the palate with an Amuse Bouche of Whole Milk Mozzarella Boccacini with purple basil, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. For appetizers, choose one of three starters: Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops with fennel marmalade and citrus mint yogurt sauce; Salmon Carpaccio with arugula, endive, lemon zest, capers, red onions; or Maryland Blue Crab Cakes with carrot-mango salad, herb tartar sauce, and chili oil.

Wagner’s main dishes include: his signature Coca-Cola Beef Ribs with tarragon infused cream corn and buttermilk onion rings; Grilled Filet Mignon with roasted fingerling potato and caramelized onion hash in a demi-glace; a Pan Seared Mahi Mahi in a Shrimp risotto and Lobster butter sauce; and Roasted Belle & Evans Chicken with a basil mashed potatoes, caramelized Brussels sprouts and natural pan juices. Dessert tops off the New Year’s menu with a Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding with chocolate cherry sauce; Key Lime Pie with vanilla wafer and pecan crust, lime zest, and whipped cream; and a Carrot Cake with powdered sugar. For reservations, call 954.927.9851 or visit www.lolasonharrison.com. Lola’s on Harrison is located at 2032 Harrison Street in Hollywood, Fla.

North on the beach, Trina Restaurant & Lounge presents a Mediterranean-themed New Year’s celebration in a beach-chic setting with majestic oceanfront views perfect for watching fireworks. Executive Chef Brian Kay has created a five-course menu and champagne toast for $95.00 per person. For starters, the menu consists of an Amuse Bouche, a choice of three appetizers (Champagne Oysters; Caramelized Calves Sweetbreads; “Gazpacho” Water), and choice of salad, including: Heirloom Tomato Salad; Roasted Artichoke & Fennel Salad; Octopus Carpaccio.

Trina’s center of the plate is always a conversation starter. Chef Kay and his culinary team have chosen a spectrum of dishes to please every palate, including: Roast Rack of Venison with glazed root vegetable batonnet and port reduction; Lobster Roll with butter poached Maine Lobster wrapped in saffron pasta and tarragon foam; Roast Poisson with fresh beluga lentils with bacon lardon and truffle Brussels sprouts; and Tenderloin of Beef in a parsnip puree, bone marrow foam and Chanterelle mushroom sauce.

For dessert, Pastry Chef Ashley Roehrig has arranged a duo of sweet endings: Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake with aged balsamic-infused strawberries or a Camembert Cheesecake with a concord grape sorbet, frozen champagne grapes, and walnut tuile.

For reservations, call 954.567.8070 or place your reservations online through on www.opentable.com. To learn more about Trina Restaurant & Lounge, visit www.trinarestaurant.com. Trina Restaurant & Lounge is located inside The Atlantic Resort & Spa at 601 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.

The most indulgent New Year’s Eve soiree awaits patrons of former Top Chef Contestant Carlos Fernandez’s restaurant, Hi-Life Café, located one block south of Oakland Park Boulevard. Chef Carlos has prepared a lavish seven-course menu paired with select wines for $150.00 per person. The dinner begins at 8 p.m. with passed around hors d’oeuvres paired with J Pinot Gris Russian Valley 2006 (California): “Naked” Seafood Dumplings; Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Shrimp; Chicken Curry on Mini Pita’s; Manchego Cheese & Black Olive Bites. The seven courses that follow include:

First Course: Black Bean Cake — A Vegetarian Cake prepared with Black Beans, Red Onion, Corn and Chili’s served over Garlic & Pepper Accented Haricots Vert and finished with a Roasted Red Pepper Aioli.
Paired With: Martinsancho Verdejo Rueda 2006 (Spain)

Second Course: Lobster & Tarragon Salad — Accented with Applewood Smoked Bacon and served over Garlic Toast.
Paired With: Domaine Chantemerle Chablis Boudin 2005 (France)

Third Course: Jumbo Sea Scallops — Almond and Cilantro Crusted, Sauteed and Served over a Fresh Mango Coulis
Paired With: Robert Sinsky Pinot Noir Los Carneros 2006 (California)

Fourth Course: Coconut Sorbet — Bathed in a Cloud of ‘Lime-en-Cello’

Fifth Course: Spicy Fried Chicken & Waffles—Crispy, Spicy Fried Chicken Breast over a Belgian Waffle Finished with Vermont Maple Syrup
Paired With: Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County 2007 (California)

Sixth Course: Beef Tenderloin—Seared in a Soy Broth, Topped with Sauteed Exotic Mushrooms and Carmelized Onions and Accompanied with Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Mashed Potatoes
Paired With: Geografico Ferraido Super Tuscan 2004 (Italy)

Seventh Course: Trio of Cupcakes—Served with ‘Sin-a-Mon’ Ice Cream
Paired With: Francois Montand Rose Brut Champagne Nv (France)

For reservations, call 954.563.1395 or e-mail chuck@hilifecafe.com. To learn more about Hi-Life Cage, visit www.hilifecafe.com. Hi-Life Café is located at 3000 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale.

Hollywood Beach Balloon Festival 1/2-4/09

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HOLLYWOOD BEACH BROADWALK
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 – 4, 2009
Friday, Noon – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

This FREE festive 3-day winter spectacle transforms Florida’s only oceanfront Broadwalk into a sight to behold with 6-10 tethered hot air balloons decorating a mile long midway of fun. Take part in tethered balloon rides on the beach to benefit local charities and enjoy a nightly balloon “GLOW” at 7 p.m.

More Info

Broadwalk Friday Fest Hollywood Beach 12/26/08

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Broadwalk Friday Fest
Friday, December 26 at 7 p.m.

Hollywood Beach invites music lovers to experience Broadwalk Friday Fest this Friday and the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Enjoy Brassy Songs of the Season by Hollywood Express at this week’s oceanside cultural arts performance series at the outdoor Hollywood Beach Theater. Before or after the performance, savor waterfront dining at its best along the oceanfront Broadwalk or Intracoastal Waterway. There’s no charge for the entertainment.

Hollywood Beach Theater
Hollywood
954-924-2980

Black and White New Years Eve Party at Mix Ultra Lounge 12/31/08

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** RING IN THE NEW YEAR **

Black & White “NEW YEARS EVE PARTY”
@ Mix Ultra Lounge – Downtown Hollywood.

Great place, great people, great deal !!!

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3 hours of Open Bar (9-midnight) – Top Shelf.
Champagne Toast at Midnight.
Hot & Cold Food Buffet – Carving Station, Pasta Station, Sushi.
Party Favors Galore.
Balloon Drop with PRIZES.
Special area for our Group.

$50.00 pp, advanced purchase.
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We’re going for Class here so, Everyone is to dress in Black and/or White !!!

RSVP

ArtWalk Downtown Hollywood 12/20/08

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ArtWalk
Saturday, December 20 at 7 p.m.

Join fellow art lovers this Saturday and every third Saturday of the month for ArtWalk in beautiful Downtown Hollywood. Enjoy art, music, cultural entertainment and hors d’oeuvres while visiting galleries & shops. Begin your stroll at Comfort Zone Studio to pick up a map that will guide you to all participating galleries. Parking is easy and accessible in the Municipal Garages for only 75¢ per hour. No time limit… no parking tickets! Two locations are close by: 20th Avenue & Van Buren Street and at 19th Avenue between Tyler and Polk Streets (Radius).

Meet at Comfort Zone Studio
2028 Harrison Street, Downtown Hollywood
954-921-3016

New Years Eve 2009 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil at Pangaea and Gryphon 12/31/08

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Pangaea and Gryphon present

New Years Eve 2009
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Enter the garden of your choice this New Years Eve at Pangaea and Gryphon’s spectacular New Years Eve party featuring music in Pangaea by sensational DJ Tom LaRoc and megastar DJ Bad Boy Bill in Gryphon along with house residents Matt Spector and Roland. This prestigious event will offer an electrifying array of theatrical performances by Zhantra entertainment, specialty décor as well as a breathtaking “Cirque du Soleil” style aerial presentation. Doors open at 9pm and table reservations are highly recommended.

Tickets
General admission tickets $50.00
No open bar – Moet champagne toast

General admission tickets $100.00
Premium Open bar from 9pm-12am – Moet champagne toast

VIP Table Packages

Packages for Pangaea & Gryphon

Up to 4 people – 1 bottle of Grey Goose & a Moet Champagne toast: $500.00 plus tax and tip (limited tables available)
5-8 people – 1 bottle of Grey Goose & 1bottle of Moet Champagne: $750.00 plus tax and tip
9-12 people – 2 bottles of Grey Goose & 1 bottle of Moet Champagne: $1000.00 plus tax and tip
13-15 people – 2 bottles of Grey Goose & 2 bottles of Moet Champagne: $1200.00 plus tax and tip

East Meets Hollywood Family Arts Festival 12/14/08

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East Meets Hollywood Family Arts Festival
Sunday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will present a free event featuring live performances and interactive workshops for children and their families. “East Meets Hollywood Family Arts Festival” will showcase the popular South Florida-based taiko drumming troupe Fushu Daiko (pictured) with its joyous and powerful Japanese rhythms and Origami artist and storyteller Kuniko Yamamoto with mythological masks and puppets, stunning paper flower arrangements and heartfelt stories from ancient Japan. Experience first-hand Japanese body art, drawing Far East-style landscapes and learning the unique “fish-rub” printmaking technique in which fish scales become an art supply. Children can add their creative touches to ArtsPark by doing sidewalk art in select areas. This festival is sponsored by the Hollywood Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency.

ArtsPark at Young Circle
Hollywood
954-921-3274

Michael Wagner, chef and owner of Lola’s on Harrison, named a “turkey trendsetter” by the National Turkey Federation

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SOUTH FLORIDA CHEF NAMED A “TURKEY TRENDSETTER”
BY THE NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION

Lola’s on Harrison Gives Comfort this Holiday Season with A Turkey Recipe and Festive Side Dishes to “Gobble Gobble”
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) has named South Florida’s Michael Wagner, chef and owner of Lola’s on Harrison, as one of three “Turkey Trendsetters” for 2008. Chef Wagner’s Pan Roasted Turkey Tenderloins recipe garnished with festive side dishes is available on the popular “Turkey Trendsetter” feature at EatTurkey.com.

“An innovator in the kitchen, Chef Wagner was chosen as one of this year’s culinary leaders for his use of turkey and how it is seasoned and paired with local ingredients, ” said Sherrie Rosenblatt, NTF’s vice president of marketing and communications. “Wagner’s interpretation of turkey — simple with robust flavors, traditional side dishes with a modern-day spin, and his commitment to supporting regional produce makes him a stand out to his patrons and the culinary community.”

The “Turkey Trendsetter” feature showcases how chefs across the country are incorporating turkey on their menus in creative and unique ways. At his elegant and contemporary American restaurant, Chef Wagner serves turkey with elements of the holidays, which is extremely popular among guests year-round even in the warm South Florida climate. His Pan Roasted Turkey Tenderloins with Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Creamy Polenta, and Pomegranate-Cherry Gravy has been the most popular menu item since the restaurant opened in July 2007.

“The dish is a play on the flavor profiles you would expect at the holiday table, which is very comforting for our guests. The tenderloin product is underused in South Florida so when our guests see it on the menu served with cherry gravy, it peaks their interest,” said Chef Wagner.

Aimed at being value-oriented, Chef Wagner strives to provide his guests with the freshest and finest ingredients available. All of the indigenous fruits and vegetables at his disposal from local farms in South Florida enable him to be extremely inventive, and turkey’s versatility lends itself well to the dishes he puts on the menu.

“Turkey is a blank canvas for mouth-watering combinations of flavors,” explained Chef Wagner. “Pairing it with tropical fruits and vegetables like mango, papaya, star fruit, and yucca makes great dishes.”

Chef Wagner’s background is in fine dining and traditional steak house restaurants. At Lola’s on Harrison, his philosophy and approach to cooking is very simple – start out with great ingredients, support local farms, and use as many resources as possible. For Chef Wagner this has translated into an extremely successful restaurant that has received accolades from the New York Times, Miami Herald, and in 2008 he was named a “Noteworthy Newcomer” by Zagat.

To access the “Turkey Trendsetter” information, visit www.EatTurkey.com and click on the “Featured Trendsetter” box. For more information about Lola’s on Harrison, visit www.lolasonharrison.com.

About the National Turkey Federation
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is the national advocate for all segments of the $8 billion turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities that increase demand for its members’ products by protecting and enhancing their ability to profitably provide wholesome, high-quality, nutritious products. Its award-winning Web site, www.EatTurkey.com, offers consumers, food professionals and the media an extensive library of information including healthy eating and restaurant trends, turkey cuts and purchasing tips, turkey nutrition and cooking techniques, and turkey facts and trivia. Additionally, the site presents a searchable database of more than 1,800 recipes, offers a recipe E-mail program and provides special seasonal and holiday ideas. The National Turkey Federation is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

About Lola’s on Harrison
Lola’s on Harrison is located at 2032 Harrison Street in Hollywood, Fla. The restaurant is open for dinner Tues- Thursday from 6-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 6-11 p.m. and Sunday from 6-9 p.m.; closed Mondays. Ample free parking is located behind the restaurant. All major credit cards accepted. For more information, call 954.927.9851 or visit www.lolasonharrison.com.

The 2nd Annual Native American Music & Blues Festival 11/2/08

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The Seminole Tribe of South Florida presents THE 2nd ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC & BLUES FESTIVAL – November 2nd 10am-10pm at Paradise Live in the Seminole Paradise located at he Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Native American Art, Crafts, Jewelry, Live Music and More! Featuring: The Native American All Star Jam IV – Grammy winners and Multi-Native American Music Award Winners BILL MILLER, MICKI FREE & JON BRANT formerly of “Cheap Trick”, Native American Music Award Winners: Keith Secola, Martha Redbone and Derek Miller, Cherokee Rising Star Shea, Levi and the Plateros and the harmonica player extrodinaire Terrt6 Tsotigh – Special Guests Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels. Renegade will be serving Native American Food and for the First Time Ever…Performances by The 2008 Seminole Star Search Grand Prize Winners – Paula Bowers-Sanchez, David Billy and “Hank” Nelson Jr. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster and available at door day of the show. $20 GA/$100 Booth.

Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park hosts Halloween Charity Bash 10/31/08

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Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park hosts Halloween Charity Bash

Get ready to rock out your Halloween costume and lace up your dancing shoes because Christine Lee’s is in rare form for Halloween and it’s going to be the Halloween party you’re still talking about next year! Set for Friday, October 31st from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. the event will feature South Beach Club style décor, music, light show, live entertainers and drag show. The first annual event is inspired by a Super Friends theme with live airbrush artists transforming staff and guests into various Super Hero’s to fight cancer and raise funds for the Mount Sinai Foundation.

Special guest Kitty Meow will be on stage with performances throughout the night, and a costume contest is schedule for 11PM with autographed Bloody Mary prizes and more.

Tickets are $40 and included a Christine Lee’s appetizer buffet, complementary Absolut Bloody Mary, and valet. To purchase advanced tickets or to book a future events at Christine Lee’s, contact Jeff Turgeau, Director of Group Sales and Special Events at 954-457-6255 or JeffT@christinelees.com.

Lava Tiki Bar Happy Hour Every Friday 10/17/08

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Go print a coupon for a free drink and comp valet.



At the end of a demanding week, retreat to a lush waterfront oasis – the newly reopened Lava Tiki Bar & Grille at Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, one of the newest hotels in Fort Lauderdale. A chic destination for dining and drinks, you are invited to relax on a plush lounger or in a secluded cabana next to our gorgeous infinity pool.

Kick off your weekend by joining us for Tiki Sunsets at Lava. Refresh with a cool Tiki cocktail or an ice cold beer as you unwind to the relaxing rhythms of live tropical music. Be sure to sample our Chef’s specialty grill items and delightfully fresh sushi. Listen to the breeze rustling the palms as you take in a spectacular South Florida sunset and incredible views of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Make plans to Experience the Eruption by attending our Poolside Beach Bash!

Hollywood Beach Clambake 9/26-28/08

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A festival of fresh seafood, live music and entertainment. This FREE event is an all American celebration! The Hollywood Beach Clambake is proud to feature live continuous music on 3 stages. National entertainment artists include: Shemekia Copeland, Grammy-nominated blues singer. Mandrill, featuring the four Wilson brothers, infuses Salsa, Rock, Blues and Soul into Funk creating their own colorful style. Bonerama, a New Orleans brass Funk Rock band. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, of the famed Neville family, New Orleans Funk. Also featuring: Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Hypnotic Clambake.
Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk
Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: Noon – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 9:00 p.m.
David@ProjectMarketing.com, mpila@hollywoodfl.org, 954-926-3377

Business Buddies Social Networking Event 9/25/08

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Join Best Buddies for its inaugural Business Buddies Social Networking Event, an evening of Networking, Fashion, Cocktails, and Hors d’oeuvres. . .plus special guest appearances! Enjoy an open bar all night with complimentary spirits provided by Southern Wine and Spirits and Orzel Vodka. Preview the hot new 2009 Audi A4 by Champion Audi. See the latest fashions presented by 301 Model Management, Trilogy Boutique and Levinson Jewelers One-of-a-Kind Diamond Collection. Tasty bites by Sweetcakes will accompany an espresso tasting provided by Trucillo Cafe Espresso to round out the evening. A $20 donation suggested, and all proceeds benefit Best Buddies Friendship Programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Get more information online.
Melissa McQuilkin | Citizens Program Manager
Phone: (954) 449-6522 ext. 201
E-Mail: MelissaMcQuilkin@bestbuddies.org
Nikki Marina (across from the Westin Diplomat)
3660 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood
954-449-6522, Ext. 201

Hollywood’s Hottest Happy Hour Tiki Bar 9/12/08

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Friday, September 12 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tropical food and fun flows every Friday night at Hollywood’s hottest happy hour, Tiki Sunsets at Lava Tiki Bar & Grille. Retreat to a lush waterfront oasis and enjoy live entertainment by Mariah & The Reggae Allstars featuring reggae roots, poolside as you kick off the weekend. Unwind to the relaxing rhythms of live and tropical music and take in the spectacular South Florida sunset and incredible views of the Intracoastal Waterway! The new Lava Tiki Bar & Grille at Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach is the new, chic destination for dining and drinks.

LAVA Tiki Bar & Grille at the Crowne Plaza
4000 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood Beach
954-568-7916
Tiki