Category: Broward County

Trina Restaurant and Lounge 12/25/08

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Trina Restaurant & Lounge invites you to celebrate the season with our Mediterranean-inspired Christmas menu.

Christmas Day Dinner Menu | December 25, 2008
Pan Seared Loin of Rabbit
Roasted Hazelnuts, Granny Smith Apples, Roasted Shallot Puree & Braised Endive
House Cured Gravlax
Cured Salmon, Chick Pea Cake, Micro Greens, Zucchini Tartar & Mustard Oil
Salad of White Asparagus
Warm Pancetta Vinaigrette, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes & Frisèe
Sautéed Halibut
Served over Baby Artichoke & Yellow Beet Barigoule
Duet of Duck
Pan Seared Breast & Confit of Duck with Caramelized Plums & Haricots Verts
Eggnog Cheesecake
with Gingerbread Crust and Candied Kumquats
For the full Christmas Day Dinner Menu, please click here for a PDF version.

For reservations, please call 954.567.8070 or place your reservations online through Open Table

Trina Restaurant & Lounge is located at The Atlantic Resort & Spa, 601 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

4th Annual Holiday Stocking Affair Benefiting Care Resource 12/17/08

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
4th Annual Holiday Stocking Affair
Benefiting Care Resource.

On Wednesday, December 17th, 2008, Bill’s, (2209 Wilton Drive) and Care Resource present the 4th Annual Holiday Stocking Affair benefiting South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization. Beginning at 6:30 PM, this event will once again prove to be very exciting as attendees are given the opportunity to bid on uniquely created, filled holiday stockings donated by community artists, merchants, organizations, and local celebrities such as yourself. 100% of the proceeds raised from this event will help us serve the needs of Care Resource clients. The past three years have seen this event blossom into an amazing success and this year the Holiday Stocking Affair is sure to be even bigger.
We invite you to join in the fun! Let your imagination run wild! Think outside of the box!
Create or sponsor a stocking (remember, creativity is important) and submit it to Care Resource for auction (or call us for a pickup)
Attend the charity auction on Wednesday, December 17th.
Eat, Drink and Support a worthy Cause
Care Resource is conveniently located in both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties and collectively provides services for over 8,000 clients. Our dedicated and loyal staff takes pride in creating and/or implementing prevention strategies within our affected communities. Our outreach and education initiatives, including testing, on-site medical care, research protocols as well as family counseling and support, offer a wide array of programs that respond to every need of our HIV at-risk and infected areas. We are pleased to announce that today over 3,000 HIV patients have benefited from participation in studies of promising new anti-HIV drugs conducted by our agency, resulting in 13 new FDA drug approvals.
So, get your creative energy going and help us make a difference in the lives of over 8,000 clients living with HIV/AIDS.
For further information please feel free to contact me at 305-576-1234 Ext. 210 in Miami/Dade County or email me at the address below. We’ll be contacting you soon to answer any questions you may have or schedule your stocking pickup!
Have a wonderful and joyous Holiday Season!

Winterfest Boat Parade 12/13/08

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Winterfest Boat Parade
Saturday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s Winterfest Boat Parade, a holiday tradition in South Florida, will be lead by Grand Marshal Jim Belushi aboard the Glaceau vitaminwater/Choice Environmental Services Showboat (the Grand Floridian) as one million spectators and millions more at home watch the spectacle of lights. The Grandstand Viewing Area (inside Birch State Park on the N.E. corner of Sunrise Boulevard and the Intracoastal Waterway) offers the best seats on land to view the parade. Seats are reserved and assigned, and the gates open at 3 p.m. with fun family activities, live entertainment featuring the Fabulons, The Seminole Outpost and a Culinary Courtyard offering food and drinks and presented by Michelob Ultra. If you plan to view the parade by boat, make sure to anchor by 4 p.m. to avoid shutdowns of the ICW and New River. The 37th annual parade, presented by Seminole Hard Rock, will be broadcast on WSVN Channel 7 and Comcast.

New River to the Intracoastal Waterway
Fort Lauderdale

Howard Na in piano recital within Chopin for All free concert series 12/6-7/08

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Chopin Foundation of the United States
Chopin for All series of free concerts presents piano recital by

Howard Na
finalist of the 2005 National Chopin Piano Competition

Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale

Sunday, December 7, 2008, 3:00 PM
Granada Presbyterian Church, 950 University Drive, Coral Gables.

Program Music by Chopin, Beethoven, Scriabin and Medtner

Admission Free

For more information please call: 305/868-0624 or visit www.chopin.org

Small Stuff 2 Opening Night Reception at Bear and Bird at Tate’s 11/29/08

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We are having a pre-viewing 11am-6pm tomorrow (so people can just SEE the show in it’s entirety before stuff starts going home) and purchasing begins at 7pm with the opening reception.

If you’re local, try and make it out the opening night reception, we will have wine, cheese and delicoius Italian cookies as refreshments – plus you’ll get first dibs on some really amazing, AFFORDABLE artwork!

Small Stuff 2 Opening Night Reception: Saturday, November 29 from 7-10pm

More preview images.

As an added bonus, we also have a big Black Friday Weekend Coupon Madness sale going on through Sunday!
You can print out a coupon sheet.

We got a nice little writeup about the Small Stuff show in the local New Times paper.

Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery
inside/upstairs at
TATE’S Comics+Toys+Videos+More
4566 N. University Drive
Lauderhill, Florida 33351
Phone: 954-748-0181
www.bearandbird.com
www.tatescomics.com
amanda@bearandbird.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Noon-6pm

Jaco Pastorius Park – Grand Opening & Concert Announcement 12/1/08

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ENJOY A FREE “JAZZ ON THE GREEN” CONCERT AT THE GRAND OPENING OF JACO PASTORIUS PARK
DECEMBER 1st

Artists performing include; Toni Bishop, Ira Sullivan, Bobby Thomas, Othello Molineaux, and Randy Bernsen

The City of Oakland Park Florida will take another important step in its downtown redevelopment at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 1st when City officials and other dignitaries cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway.

The ceremony will be followed by a free “Jazz on the Green” concert featuring several artists who were closely associated with the new park’s legendary namesake Jaco Pastorius.

“We selected December 1st as this was Jaco’s birthday,” says Mayor Layne Dallett Walls. “And we are excited to feature performances from musicians who had personal connections to Jaco, as well as the jazz band from Northeast High School which Jaco attended.”

Pastorius, who grew up near Oakland Park City Hall, showcased what would soon become extraordinary musical talents at Northeast High School. More than 20 years after his untimely death, he is still considered by many in the music industry as the world’s greatest bass guitarist. During his short yet brilliant career Jaco also recorded albums with other jazz legends including, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell and the super-group Weather Report.

According to Parks and Leisure Services Director Jenna LaFleur, the 6 p.m. jazz concert will feature a “who’s who” of South Florida jazz. Songstress Toni Bishop, Othello Molineaux, Ira Sullivan, Bobby Thomas, and Randy Bernsen are among the artists scheduled to perform.

“We are pleased to present this free concert for our residents and anyone else who would like to come and see why we refer to Oakland Park as a ‘hometown choice,’” said LaFleur, who encourages everyone to bring blankets or lawn chairs as the concert will take place on the park’s large grassy field.

For information on the grand opening of Jaco Pastorius Park or the free jazz concert, please call the city’s Parks and Leisure Services at 954-630-4500.

Info provided by:
www.HotHouseFlorida.com
www.myspace.com/HotHouseFlorida

South Florida Jazz 17th Anniversary Gala: Turtle Island String Quartet 11/15/08

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South Florida JAZZ presents the 17th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, November 15, 2008 – 8:00 PM

TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET
A Love Supreme: The Legacy of John Coltrane

This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most extraordinary ensembles in modern music, a string quartet of gifted jazz musicians. Join us for this magnificent concert that benefits South Florida JAZZ programs in the community. Excellent seats are still available with VIP amenities if you desire them. The Turtle Island Quartet reprises its 2008 Grammy-winning tribute to jazz legend John Coltrane.

What they say about Turtle Island Quartet:

“A standard beyond the reach of its few contemporaries… In the multifarious idiom they have all but invented, Turtle Island remains the ne plus ultra.” – Los Angeles Times

“Impeccable precision in its pitch and coordination…ebullient!” – New York Times

“It’s group string jazz at its finest, not only brilliantly conceived but brilliantly played as well, by master-musicians having a wonderful time with their own wit and humor and imagination. – Sacramento Bee
Tickets on sale NOW!
Reserved $40 or VIP $125*
Toll-free: 877.311.7469; or 954.462.0222
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
VIP Packages include:
Prime Reserved Seats
Pre-Concert Cocktail Party
2009 South Florida JAZZ Membership
One-year Subscription to JazzTimes Magazine
Call for Tickets: 954.462.0222
Toll-free: 877.311.SHOW (7469)
E-Ticketing Click Here!

*VIP Packages can be purchased from South Florida JAZZ directly for only $100 per person until October 1
South Florida JAZZ
10460 Kestrel Street
Plantation, FL 33322
Distribution by:
Charles R. Boyer, Publisher
Hot House Florida
PO Box 2614
Palm Beach FL 33480
561-313-7432
www.HotHouseFlorida.com
www.myspace.com/HotHouseFlorida
Charlie@HotHouseFlorida.com
Florida’s Free Monthly Guide to Jazz, Latin & Blues

Kathy Tarbox Fundraiser 11/20/08

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Kathy’s story: In 2001 Kathy was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three months short of her 5-year-cancer-free anniversary, the cancer came back with a vengeance. For the last three years she has endured weekly chemo treatments. As you all know, the costs associated with long-term cancer create a substantial financial burden. A single parent, Kathy has two daughters in college: Callie is in Law School at UF; Catie is a sophomore at FAU. Please join us in our efforts to support Kathy.
date: Thursday, November 20
time: after work; raffle begins at 7 p.m.
where: Bru’s Room on Sample at 441 (954.968.3663)
cover: $25 at door, includes hors d’oeuvres
rsvp: tori@vbmc.com or beckyevents@bellsouth.net by Nov. 18
Raffle Prizes Panther tickets • round of golf for 4 at Colony West • Banana Republic gift certificate • dinner for two prepared by personal chef in your home • tickets to Freddie Jackson concert • gift certificate to TruLuck’s • and much more

If you can donate raffle prizes, please e-mail tori@vbmc.com with details.

Viva la Propaganda at Bear and Bird Opens 10/18/08

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Opening this Saturday Night!
Viva la Propaganda: Political Art
By the People for the People of South Florida
Is there anything more American than artists expressing their opinions through their art? Even if you don’t agree with them… especially when you don’t agree with them! All viewpoints are welcome in this show and all local artists were invited to participate. We felt it was important for people to have an chance to speak THEIR minds, especially when there is so much coverage in the media about politics and the election coming up. Link to Show Flyer
Opening Night Reception: Saturday, October 18 from 7-10pm
Join us at the opening for complimentary beer, hot dogs and cookies!
Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery inside/upstairs at TATE’S
4566 North University Drive / Lauderhill, Florida 33351 / Phone: 954-748-0181
website: www.bearandbird.com
email: amanda@bearandbird.com
Learn more about TATE’S at: www.tatescomics.com

Jeans-n-Jackets Networking Event 9/26/08

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Jeans-n-Jackets Networking Event
Friday, Sept 26, 2008
At the E Spot Restaurant & Bar inside the beautiful Embassy Suites
1100 SE 17th Street Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
$4 self-parking ~ Valet services are available
6pm – 9:30pm
Complimentary with RSVP 800-490-9632 Ext 0 or $10 without rsvp
Refreshments on us, drinks on You ~ 18 to attend 21 to drink
Business casual or jeans and blazer – No White T’s or shorts
MUST RSVP 800-490-9632 EXT 0 or $10 without rsvp
Come meet with young professionals and promote your up coming event, new business or service in a tropical setting while enjoying soft music and refreshments.

Jeans-n-Jackets Networking Event 9/26/08

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Jeans-n-Jackets Networking Event
Friday, Sept 26, 2008
At the E Spot Restaurant & Bar inside the beautiful Embassy Suites
1100 SE 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
$4 self-parking ~ Valet services are available
6pm – 9:30pm
Complimentary with RSVP 800-490-9632 Ext 0 or $10 without rsvp
Refreshments on us, drinks on You ~ 18 to attend 21 to drink
Business casual or jeans and blazer – No White T’s or shorts
Come meet with young professionals and promote your up coming event, new business or service in a tropical setting while enjoying soft music and refreshments. Join FCPi as they announce their new Spokes Model for 2009. FCPi’s current Spokes Model 2008 Ms. Lulu Orange will be moving on to host “City Nights” an online entertainment and lifestyle show aired on www.youtube.com/fcpitv
Looking for models & designers ages 18 & older for promotions, pageant, runway and hair show. These casting calls will be held during the event.
The Hot Pink Dolls seeking classy upscale models for new promotions
Southern Belle Promotions seeking contestants for Miss Ft. Lauderdale USA Pageant
Kimaje Kreations seeking designers for the Designers Fashion Expo 2008. Receive
a HUGE discount for entry by attending this casting
Vincent Colebrook seeking hair models for upcoming Hair Topia hair show
This event is sponsored by: www.embassysuites1.hilton.com

NetParty “First Fridays” at Pangaea 9/5/08

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NetParty “First Fridays” at Pangaea begin Friday, September 5!
As seen in Forbes (Best of the Web) and Cosmopolitan (“Top New Ways to Meet”), NetParty is a unique event that is held at the hippest venues and “combines business networking with social fun” (Forbes).
Thanks you for the great response to our South Florida events. Beginning Friday, September 5, we will be organizing a NetParty event on the First Friday of every month at the exclusive Pangaea-Ultra Lounge. Join us and open yourself to meeting hundreds of new people for business contacts and social connections.
Although our NetParty event is normally $20, during our Introductory Period in South Florida, you are invited to RSVP for Free Admission and enjoy:
Half priced martini drink specials from 6 pm to 8 pm
Complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Cool music played at a low volume to facilitate successful business and social networking until 8 pm
DJ and dancing beginning at 8 pm
Meeting hundreds of young, fun professionals for business contacts and friendships like you can do nowhere else
Pangaea, takes guests on a “virtual expedition.” (Nightclub.com). Meaning “all lands” in Greek, Pangaea combines elements of Asian, African, and European culture to create a “sexy and sense-heightening” (Nightclub.com) experience.

Largely inspired by African game lodges, Pangaea pays tribute to the Dark Continent with West African adobe structures, horned-animal skulls, spears and cartographic art. The shadows cast by dim candlelight across these artifacts “conveys the sense of being swept away on a nighttime safari.” (CoolJunkie.com). An elaborate outdoor fire-pit completes the allusion.

Fall Business Expo 8/26/08

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Fall Business Expo
Tuesday, August 26th, Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
SHERATON FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT HOTEL, 1825 Griffin Road – SE Corner of I-95 & Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale
Admission: Free One Business Card
Everyone is Welcome to Attend
Biz To Biz Networking has been providing a unique venue for business leaders to connect and showcase their products and services. Biz To Biz Business EXPOS was inspired by the need for a affordable event for business professionals with an understanding that networking and visibility are critical to the growth of business.

Fine Art Barbeque 8/15-17/08

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Friday – Sunday, August 15 – 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You’ll find fine art and antiques, artists’ studios, custom framing and dining at Grace Cafe and Galleries. See the largest exhibition of the work of Purvis Young, spanning 4 decades, and his summer collection featuring a variety of iconic images. This weekend enjoy a fun summertime barbeque amid the fine art and enjoy live tango performances and workshops, as well as the music of pianist Ivan Borak. Free and open to the public.

Grace Cafe and Galleries
49 N. Federal Highway, Dania Beach
954-921-1231
www.gracecafeandgalleries.com

6th Annual Kilwin’s of Coral Springs Sundae Event 8/9/08

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6th Annual Kilwin’s of Coral Springs Sundae Event
Saturday, August 9 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Create your own ice cream sundae courtesy of Kilwin’s of Coral Springs! Great for the whole family – $4 per person. Call for reservations and more information.
Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, 954-340-5000

Just a note, Kilwin’s is owned by my extended family in Naples

DJ Soozin this sunday 8/10/08

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hello friends!!!
I’d love to see you this sunday, 8/10, at porterhouse in downtown ft laud! It was super fun when I played there last month and I’m excited to be invited back again!! no cover, cheap drinks, and right around the corner from voodoo if you are in the mood for a drag show too:)
flyer attached, hope to see you there!!!!!!!!!!

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