REMINDER VIP Reception Future Business Trends in International Tourism Workshop at Broward Convention Center – This Tuesday!
Speaker – Alfredo Gonzalez
Presented by Global Business Calendar
This month, we celebrate J.Vinazza (Marketing Director) of the Auteur Explosion’s 31st Birthday!
The May 23rd line-up will be hosted by Stevie D. and includes:
• Bands: Xela Zade (9:20-9:35), Tongues of the Heartworm (9:45-10:10) and local celeb Teri Catlin (10:30-11:00).
• Art Exhibits by: Michael Colanero (owner of Uncommon Art Gallery), Nick Lopes (Legend 0187), Melvin Lima, Live Storyboard Animation by Brenda Mabbit of Chik Flix, and Luanna Steffen (AE’s resident Live Painter) – who is currently on ArtMurmur’s Blog on South Florida Metromix.com.
• Then, inside theater at 11:10pm, Midnight Cinema’s very own Genetic Repo Shadowcast will do a 4 minute scene from their spectacular show!
• Short Films & Featurettes begin at 11:20 with notable filmmakers: Franco Parente (Casper & Kitty – winner of FLIFF Shorts 2008), Fro Rojas (INVENTING KIN), Tony Kapel (Local Band’s Documentarian), Chris Kennedy (The Gunslinger) Darren Saunders (Make-Up), and Underlab Studios (Cut Your Hand on the Good Book) written and directed by the Birthday-Boy, J. Vinazza.
Cinema Paradiso, is conveniently located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. It’s hip, trendy yet offers an old world charm suiting to the senses of the art community. The charming 200 + seat theatre, with outside patio also has the capacity to contain the constant influx of new and local talent at the monthly Auteur Explosion. Plus it offers concessions, a full bar, and the best popcorn in town!
9pm-2am
Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
info@redawn.tv
Barbara Van and Mike Orta present New Sunday Jazz Jam Session
May 31, 2009 and every sunday thereafter 3-7pm
Blue Jean Blues
Fort Lauderdales Newest Jazz Club
Bloody mary/w shrimp & Mimosas @ 2 for 1 drinks
Great Food & Real Piano
Pro musicians and talented non pros invited to sit in
Oakland Park Blvd and A1A
3320 NE 33rd St, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
call 954-563-9308 for directions
Barbara Van and Mike Orta Duo
8pm-midnight, May 13th and June 10
Musicians invited to sit in
Peter Shankman, a public relations consultant and internationally-renowned social media expert, will conduct a local seminar on social media and viral marketing, announced hosts Association for Women in Communications (South Florida Chapter), the American Marketing Association (South Florida Chapter), the Gold Coast Public Relations Council, and the Social Media Club of South Florida.
The seminar will take place on Thursday, June 4, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Westin Fort Lauderdale, 400 Corporate Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334. Lunch will be served.
Mr. Shankman, the founder of Help A Reporter Out, and The Geek Factory, is internationally recognized for his expertise in social media and marketing. His seminar, titled “It’s Not Web 2.0. It’s Not Web 3.0. It’s Simply Life,†will cover social networking, viral marketing, nontraditional thinking about new media, and all the “fun ways†to use the variety of new tools available. Perhaps most importantly, Mr. Shankman will explain why not using any of the many social media services may be the best bet.
WHERE: Westin Ft. Lauderdale, 400 Corporate Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
WHEN: Thursday, June 4th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
REGISTER: The cost to attend, including luncheon and networking, is $39 for members of the hosting associations and $49 for nonmembers and $59 for walk-ins. Visit www.awcsouthflorida.org to register.
More than just a destination point, Exit 66 is your road to nightlife. A fusion of the all American life, with a dose of 60s American kitsch wrapped up in the sex appeal of the eternal mud flap vixen.
The crobar family invites you to celebrate with us the grand opening weekend of the newest nightlife playground to hit the beaches of Fort Lauderdale with pin ups, hot rods, classic flavor and a modern twist.
Friday May 15, Axe + The Oak
Saturday May 16 Diablo Dimes.
Resident DJs Joe Dert, Snezana, Ani Phearce + Sean Weeks.
RSVP@exitsixtysix.com
219 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, (1/2 block north of A1A + Las Olas Blvd)
954 357 9981
www.exitsixtysix.com
Chopin for All series of free concerts presents:
The American Virtuosi: Borowsky siblings:
Frances, cello, Emmanuel, violin & Elizabeth, piano
Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale
Attention: Change of Time: Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Granada Presbyterian Church, 950 University Drive, Coral Gables
Program Music by Sarasate, Ravel, Twardowski, & Chopin
Complimentary Admission
For more information: Please call Chopin Foundation at 305-868-0624 or visit www.chopin.org
Hailed by the international press as “American Virtuosi,” the Borowsky siblings have been praised world-wide for their outstanding musicianship. Although young, they have won their way into the hearts of millions of people through their concerts in North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe; radio and television performances; and CD recordings. In 2004 they received the Erick Friedman Prize for Outstanding Young Musicians and were invited to perform their Carnegie Hall debut. In the last year, they have performed Pre-Olympic concerts in China (“One World, One Dream, One Family”), resided as Artists and Scholars in Residence at the Dilsberg Castle in Germany as recipients of a grant from the Rhein-Neckar Kulturstiftung, and were the featured soloists for the U.S. concert tour of the Young German Symphony Orchestra, performing the Beethoven Triple Concerto in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Gettysburg, Emmitsburg, Baltimore, Washington, and New York.
Frances Grace has performed in Israel, Jordan, Indonesia, Japan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Germany, Poland, Scandinavia, Canada, and the USA. She studies under the guidance of her mother, and also has been mentored by such cellists as Janos Starker, Michael Flaksman, and Zara Nelsova. At the age of fourteen, she was awarded a full scholarship for her studies at the University of Maryland/Towson University (Honor’s College Program). She recently was awarded the first prize in the prestigious Peggy Yale Gordon Music Competition.
Emmanuel has been lauded as an outstanding musician of his generation since his debut at age six. At the age of ten, he performed Vivaldi’s A minor concerto in Washington D.C. before a sold-out audience of over 9,000 people. He has since performed recitals and concerts throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and has frequently been featured on television and radio programs. Among his teachers have been Jaime Laredo, Zoltan Szabo, Dorothy DeLay, Erick Friedman, Gudny Gudmundsdotir, and Mark Kaplan. He is a winner of the Montpelier Performing Arts Society Competition and recently performed the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Indiana University Orchestra.
Elizabeth has achieved international recognition as a highly artistic pianist and composer. Since her debut at age seven, she has performed in renowned concert halls and participated in prestigious festivals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. She has received an impressive array of awards including the International Young Artists Award, Heidelberg Grand Prix, Chopin Foundation of the United States Scholarship, Pro Sinfonika Award for Promoting Classical Music Among Youth, Jerusalem Medal for Composition, National Foundation for the Arts Merit Award, and Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarship for Graduate Studies. She has taught at Indiana University (Bloomington) and the International Music Institute and Festival USA.
www.theamericanvirtuosi.com
PINK SLIP NETWORKING EVENT SOUTH FLORIDA
Looking for a Job?
Looking to Hire?
Looking to explore your options?
Know someone who is job hunting? (then pass this on to them!)
Pink Slip Networking South Florida Event
May 13th, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM in FT LAUDERDALE
How to Be 1 in a Million & STAND OUT Rather Than Having a 1 in a Million Shot
* LEARN from a great panel of speakers on how to differentiate yourself in the marketplace
* NETWORK with peers and;
* MEET with Hiring Managers, Staffing Companies, HR Directors, Headhunters & Recruiters
WHAT – Pink Slip Networking South Florida Event
WHERE – Emission Critical, 1967 Tigertail Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33004
HOW MUCH – Only $5 if you RSVP (see below), $15 if you do not RSVP. Payable at the door.
PARKING – Free and Snacks and Refreshments are included no extra charge at this meeting!
TO RSVP – http://www.PinkSlipNetworking.com/rsvp-sfl.php
or call 1-877-9-PinkSlip (877-974-6575)
ABOUT THE MEETING
There are numerous challenges to today’s job market. Our panel will show you a multi-step process to overcome these challenges, stand out from the crowd and succeed:
Step 1) How to find jobs that are not publicly posted (which is over 90% of all openings!)
Step 2) How to position yourself for what employers are looking for in today’s market
Step 3) Creative ways to actually get face to face with the decision makers
Step 4) How to take full advantage when you actually do get that elusive face time with the decision maker
A number of companies that are hiring will be at this event. If you are looking to hire, are a staffing firm, HR manager, recruiter, etc. contact me to exhibit at no charge.
TO RSVP – http://www.PinkSlipNetworking.com/rsvp-sfl.php
or call 1-877-9-PinkSlip (877-974-6575)
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale and Nova Southeastern University Present: “The Muscular Body as Living Art†A live art exhibition and discussion
On Thursday, July 9, at 6:00 p.m., the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University and the 2009 NPC Southern States Fitness, Figure, Bikini & Bodybuilding Championships will unite to present “The Muscular Body as Living Art.†The special event will be held at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s Horvitz Auditorium and outdoor Sculpture Terrace in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This summer’s event is inspired by the Whitney Museum of American Art’s 1976 live exhibition, “The Body as Art,†which featured Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, and Ed Corney.
Photo credit: Copyright www.frankzane.com, used with permission
Photo credit: Michelangelo’s The David. Courtesy of Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
Ellie Rodriguez, the entertainment reporter for Deco Drive, will host “The Muscular Body as Living Art†– a fun, live exhibition featuring NPC Bodybuilding Champions with commentary by noted faculty from Nova Southeastern University. The faculty will discuss male and female muscular body images throughout art history from sculpture to pop art. During the discussion, NPC Bodybuilding Champions will bring iconic sculptures such as The Thinker, Diana (goddess of the hunt), Hercules (of the Theatre of Pompey), and Michelangelo’s David to life-posed on pedestals. The audience is invited to participate in what promises to be a lively discussion on male and female muscular body images in society.
“Artists for centuries have studied the human body, its contours, beauty, and power,’’ said Irvin Lippman, Executive Director of the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale. “Now, front and center for the first time, and guaranteed to be a one-day blockbuster, we offer you what promises to be an exceptional exhibition of muscular energy.â€
The event will be followed by an outdoor party with refreshments featuring bodybuilders posing, live musical performances and an extravagant wall-to-wall screening of the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary “Pumping Iron.â€
“This event will be an exciting pre-event to our 2009 NPC Southern States Championships,†commented Peter W. Potter, NPC National Vice-President & Promoter. “From the classical times of the Greeks & Romans to the present, a muscular physique has been the subject of artists and sculptors world-wide. The participating bodybuilders will exhibit the finest physiques of the present, as they will be in contest shape ready for the July 10-11 2009 NPC Southern States Championships contest.”
“The Muscular Body as Living Art†will be an excellent preview to NPC Southern States Fitness, Figure, Bikini & Bodybuilding Championships on July 10th and July 11th at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale. The NPC Southern States Fitness, Figure, Bikini & Bodybuilding Championships is the largest, regional national qualifier east of the Mississippi and includes teenage, adult and senior competitors (both men and women) from ten different states plus Puerto Rico. The NPC Southern States Fitness, Figure, Bikini & Bodybuilding Championships is open to any athlete registered by the NPC (National Physique Committee) which is a part of the International Federation of Body Builders, an international amateur sports organization. For more information about the 2009 NPC Southern States Competition please visit www.npcsouthernstates.com.
For tickets to “The Muscular Body as Living Art†and additional information contact Emily McCrater at (954) 262-0236 or e-mail her at emccrater@moafl.org. With advance notice, reduced ticket prices are $20 (will call). Ticket prices at the door are $25. Tickets for Members of the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale and Nova Southeastern University students and faculty with a valid university I.D. are $15.
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale is located at One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Avenue in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF ART | FORT LAUDERDALE
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, a division of Nova Southeastern University, is open daily 11 am — 5 pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 8 pm. Summer Hours (run May 25th through November 16th) are Tuesday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm with extended hours on Thursday until 8 pm and closed on Mondays. Suggested admission is $10 adults; $7 students (6 to 17) , military and seniors (65+). College students with a valid ID, children 5 and under, students 6 to 17 with a Broward County Library card and Museum members are admitted free. On the Third Thursday of each month: Free admission from 5 to 8 pm. The Museum of Art is located at One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Avenue in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Studio Arts Creative Art Academy for adults and students (grades 1 to 12) offers a 10-week program, taught by professional artists. Courses on painting, drawing, design, art history, and musical theater. For more information call 954-262-0239 or email: education1@moafl.org. The Museum also features a Café Bar, which offers illy coffee, wines and beers.
MUSEUM FUNDING SUPPORT
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale is a division of Nova Southeastern University. Funding for the Museum us provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. In addition, the Museum is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts; and the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Please join as we celebrate “Sunfest” at the all new Forte martini Bar and restaurant on Clematis street.
There will be $5.00 Martini’s,and a special food menu from award winning Chef Mark Liberman.
The music will be from Dj Jean Marc, Adam lipson and special guests.
Forte martini Bar and restaurant
225 Clematis street(corner of Clematis and Olive)
Downtown,West Palm beach
(561)833-3330
http://www.fortepalmbeach.com/
ArtServe and title sponsor BankAtlantic are pleased to announce the winners of the 20th Annual ArtServe Encore Awards. The awards program, hosted this year by CBS4/My33 News Reporter Joan Murray, will recognize those who have shown outstanding dedication and support of the Broward County arts and cultural community. The 2009 honorees are:
Dr. Timothy Leistner – Individual Leadership Award
The Seminole Tribe of Florida – Business Leadership Award
Honorable Kristin Jacobs – Government Leadership Award
James Shermer – Arts Administrator Award
Hispanic Unity of Florida, United Way of Broward County, Nadine Floyd & Janie Casoria, Arts Collaboration Award
Francie Bishop Good- Artist of the Year for Community Impact
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation – 20/20 Visionary Award
Broward County Libraries Division – Special Recognition Award as Outstanding partner and 35 yrs of service
The Moretti Award presented by the Cultural Foundation of Broward will be awarded to Barbara O’Keefe and the Coral Springs Museum of Art.
The winner from each category will receive an original piece of artwork created specially for this event by the 2008 Encore Artist of the Year, Timothy Leistner. The luncheon will take place on May 15, 2009 at 11:30am at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in the Panorama Ballroom. The luncheon will include a silent auction, champagne reception, and live entertainment including performances by JP Taravella ROTC Color Guard and the Sunshine Chordsmen.
Individual tickets for the event start at $75. For ticket information, go to www.artserve.org or contact Amber VanBuren at 954-462-8190 x202 or AmberV@artserve.org.
11:30am Welcome Reception and Silent Auction
12:30pm Lunch and Awards Ceremony
Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Panorama Ballroom
2301 SE 17th Street Causeway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
All the info at Jazz & Blues Florida
Tuesday, April 28: Boston’s on the Beach, Delray Beach: Blue Tuesday w/ Famous Frank Ward w/ The Nucklebusters and Special Guest Sarasota Slim host WE-BE GOING TO WANEE ENTRY NIGHT
Wednesday, April 29: Bourbon Steak Restaurant: The Fairmont Turnberry Isle, Aventura; Rebecca & Tim Duo
Thursday, April 30: Leonardo’s 706, Gainesville; The Marty Liquori Jazztet
Friday, May 1: South Shores Tavern, Lake Worth: The Blues Dragon
Saturday, May 2: Web Radio: Stu Grant Hosts “Jazz Impressions” 6-9pm WXEL.org
Bourbon Street Restaurant & Music Hall, The Villages; Beautiful Bobby Blackmon
Sunday, May 3: Web Radio Morning: Ed Blanco Hosts “Jazz Cafe'” 7-9am, WDNA.org (live)
Earl’s Hideaway, Sebastian: 1-5pm, Jimmy Thackery and The Drivers host another WE-BE GOING TO WANEE ENTRY DAY
Workshop Description
Please join us for the FRMBC 24th Annual Business Expo, “How to Do Business With The NFL & Super Bowl XLIV Workshop.” It will be held at the Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For additional information please call 305-762-6151 or visit www.frmbc.org.
South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee
Community Outreach Department
2269 Dan Marino Boulevard
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
www.SouthFloridaSuperBowl.com
Randy Shannon to be honored at the 7th annual
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA ORANGE BOWL- FIELD OF DREAMS SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT
Chrisette Michele Performs
Recognitions include Senator Christopher L. Smith, Barrington Irving and Clarence Anthony
Friday May 8th, 2009 at the Broward County Convention Center
The Orange Bowl Committee will hold its 7th annual Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Field Of Dreams Scholarship Benefit on Friday May 8th, 2009 at the Broward County Convention Center, reception 7pm, dinner program 8pm. The Orange Bowl Keith Tribble Trailblazer will be awarded to University of Miami Head Football Coach Randy Shannon. Other recognitions include Barrington Irving, the youngest and first black person to pilot a plane around the world solo, Christopher L. Smith Florida State Senator District 29 and founder of The Chris Smith All-star Football Classic, and Clarence Anthony former Mayor of South Bay and is presently the Chief Marketing Officer and Presiding Director of the Board of Directors for Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Inc
“The Orange Bowl Committee is dedicated to giving back to the community especially as it pertains to youth academic and athletic programs,†says Lynn Washington, co-chair of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Orange Bowl Field of Dreams Committee. “We invite the public to join us as we celebrate America’s future leaders, and continue the OBC’s legacy of 75 years of making our community better.â€
The Orange Bowl Keith Tribble Trailblazer Award honors an individual who has made a significant impact in South Florida. The award is annually presented to an innovator, pioneer and ground breaker, a person who has helped open doors, blazed trails and prepared a way for others to have better lives. In 2009, this prestigious award goes to University of Miami Head Football Coach and Miami’s native son, Randy Shannon.
Shannon was named head football coach of the University of Miami on December 8, 2006. A native of Miami, Shannon, played at Norland High School before moving on to the University of Miami where he was a four-year letterman and starting outside linebacker on the 1987 national championship team. After graduation, he played for the Dallas Cowboys before moving into coaching first at the University before joining the Dolphins staff. He returned to UM as defensive coordinator for six years, coaching top 10 defenses in five of those six seasons before being named the 20th head coach in school history. Shannon, 43, played on or was a coach for three of the school’s five national championship teams. He is one of only seven African American head coaches from among the 119 schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division 1-A…
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
The benefit will also include a special performance by two-time Grammy-nominated, soul songstress Chrisette Michele. Chrisette Michele has had an “Epiphany†with her Ne-Yo penned single. Aptly titled “Epiphany†Michele’s highly anticipated sophomore album follows her 2007 certified gold album I AM. This beautiful 23 year old is a singer songwriter and composer who is signed to Def Jam Record by Antonio “L.A.†Reid who told her he had “goose bumps†after the first time he heard her. “When Chrisette Michele enters a room,†said Mr. Reid, “the room becomes a better place.â€
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
On June 27, 2007, 23-year-old Captain Barrington Irving, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica and brought up in inner-city Miami, secured his place in history as the youngest person and first black pilot to fly solo around the globe.
On his 97-day journey, he flew 30,000 miles in a single-engine aircraft called Inspiration, encountering thunderstorms,
snow storms, icing, sand storms and monsoons along the way. His purpose in making the trip was to show other youth that if he could achieve his dream, they can too. In February, 2007 on Capitol Hill, Barrington was presented with a Congressional Resolution honoring his achievement and acknowledging his pioneering work in the field of aviation education. Two months later, the Florida State Senate awarded him their highest honor, the Medallion of Excellence.
Christopher L. “Chris†Smith was elected to the Florida Senate in 2008, for District 29 which encompasses a variety of cities spanning Broward and Palm Beach counties. Previously, he was a member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 93 in Broward from 1998-2006, including serving as the Democratic House leader form 2004-2006. He led the charge to reform the elections process in Florida after the Election of 2000. He helped author the election reform bill that is now law in Florida and is being used as a model nationwide. A native of Ft. Lauderdale, Chris was appointed as the youngest member of the City’s Planning Zoning Board in 1995, the same year he received his J.D. degree from Florida State. He spent his formative years actively involved in many youth organizations including the Fort Lauderdale Branch of the National Association For The Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Youth Council, ascending to the position of president.
Clarence E. Anthony, a native Floridian, served as Mayor of South Bay, Florida, from 1984 to March 2008. He is known as a creative and thoughtful leader in his community, and has been on the forefront of politics in Florida and the nation for the past 24 years, culminating with very productive presidencies of the Florida League of Cities and the National League of Cities, respectively. Mr. Anthony is presently the Chief Marketing Officer and Presiding Director of the Board of Directors for Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Inc He earned his B.A. in Criminal Justice and Master of Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University. He has served as director of the Office of Equal Opportunity for the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Directors for Correctional Properties Trust from 1998 – 2007. He is presently a director for the National Conference of Black Mayors, is a member of the Leadership Florida Board of Trustees, and a board member for the Palm Beach County Cultural Council.
“Everything is in place for one of the more successful, star-studded and meritorious group of honorees since the Field of Dreams began. This promises to be one of the premiere events of the season. Now part of the Orange Bowl Committee’s 75 year legacy, our Field of Dreams offers a can’t miss night of entertainment, recognition and the generous spirit of South Florida,†comments Antonia “Toni†Williams-Gary, Co Chair of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Orange Bowl Field of Dreams Committee.
The Field of Dreams Scholarship Benefit is an annual Orange Bowl Committee event with a purpose of providing college scholarship funding for deserving high school seniors. The program has awarded individual scholarships, and contributed over $300,000 for African-American scholarships to organizations such as the Tom Joyner Foundation, The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, Florida Memorial University’s Athletic Scholarship Fund and the UNCF.
For more information and/or to purchase tickets please contact Latoya Williams at (305) 341-4728 or lwilliams@orangebowl.org. All media inquiries should be directed towards Circle of One Marketing at (305) 576-3790.
About the Orange Bowl Committee
The Orange Bowl Committee is a not-for-profit, 330-member, primarily-volunteer organization. It is a self-sustaining, independent organization that supports and produces activities and events that enhance the image, economy and culture of South Florida. The Orange Bowl Festival features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the FedEx Orange Bowl on January 5, 2010. In 2013, the OBC will again double-host both the FedEx Orange Bowl and the BCS National Championship. Other OBC core events include the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance, Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships and Orange Bowl Sailing Regatta Series. For more information on the 2009-10 Orange Bowl Festival and its events, including promotional and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to www.orangebowl.org
www.chelseagalleria.com
Scherer & Ouporov at Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
First Class Productions, Inc Announces
The 2nd Annual Miss Runway Competition
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – April 15, 2009 –
Come witness aspiring models ages 4-35 & up to plus size as they compete to win the title as Miss Runway in their division.
April 18, 2009
Embassy Suites Hotel
1100 SE 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale Florida 33316
Doors open at 5:30pm show starts at 6pm.
Tickets are $20 – $25 at the door
No kids under 4 for video purposes
Dress code is enforced ~ No shorts, White T’s, sports gear
Self Parking $4 – Valet $ 7
There are three divisions that will be competing for the title as Miss Runway 2009.
Tiny Miss
Teen Miss
Miss and up to plus size
Winners from each division will win:
Title for the year
Acrylic Trophy, Sash,
Professional photo shoot to include glam squad, wardrobe
CD portfolio, featured on our website,
Agency contacts appearances and exposure
Sponsored prizes:
Designer handbags and accessories by Raspberry Beret
Jewelry by Tiffany and Spa treatment from Spa parties To Go
Each division will compete in the following categories:
Tiny & Teen Miss
Casual Wear Beach Wear
Creative/Fantasy Wear Creative/Fantasy Wear
Formal Wear Formal Wear
Please join Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and the Orange Bowl Committee as they celebrate the 7th Annual “Field of Dreams†Scholarship Benefit. This wonderful event serves to honor the philanthropic contributions of several South Florida personalities and institutions. Taking place at the Broward County Convention Center on May 8, event honorees include Barrington Irving, Chris Smith and Clarence Anthony. The event will also feature a performance by two-time Grammy nominated songstress, Chrisette Michele.
Barrington Irving, Chris Smith & Clarence Anthony To Be Honored At 7th Annual Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida Orange Bowl “Field Of Dreams†Scholarship Benefit
Chrisette Michele Performs
May 8th, 2009 At The Broward County Convention Center
WHAT: 7TH Annual Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Orange Bowl “Field of Dreams†Scholarship Benefit to honor the philanthropic contributions of several South Florida personalities and institutions.
WHO: Honorees include Barrington Irving, the youngest and first black person to pilot a plane around the world solo; Chris Smith, Florida State Senator for District 29 and founder of The Chris Smith All-star Football Classic; and Clarence Anthony, former mayor of South Bay. They will be honored for their tireless work and contributions to South Florida’s African-American community.
PERFORMER: Performance by two-time Grammy nominated soul songstress, Chrisette Michele.
WHEN: Friday, May 8, 2009
Reception: 7:00 p.m.
Dinner: 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
COST: Tickets start at $100 for individual seating, $75 per person organizational group discount (twenty persons or more), $1,000 for a corporate table and $1,500 for a premium corporate table (which includes preferred location seating, champagne and a personal gift).
CONTACTS: For tickets and more information on the Orange Bowl Committee, please contact LaToya Williams at (305) 341-4728 or lwilliams@orangebowl.org.
About the Orange Bowl Committee
The Orange Bowl Committee is a not-for-profit, 330-member, primarily-volunteer organization. It is a self-sustaining, independent organization that supports and produces activities and events that enhance the image, economy and culture of South Florida. The Orange Bowl Festival features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the FedEx Orange Bowl on January 5, 2010. In 2013, the OBC will again double-host both the FedEx Orange Bowl and the BCS National Championship. Other OBC core events include the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance, Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships and Orange Bowl Sailing Regatta Series. For more information on the 2009-10 Orange Bowl Festival and its events, including promotional and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to www.orangebowl.org.
Couture, Carats Champagne at Ivonne De La Vega Atelier / Apr. 2nd / Click to RSVP!
RSVP: events@asi-mkt.com
BODY: Art, Health and Community Awareness Exhibition
March 19 – 21, 2009
BODY is an exhibition born from the artist’s inspiration and intention to help raise awareness of the problems the community faces with Hepatitis and HIV. Artist, Mauricio Ferrer, hopes that through his art he can help change the perception of the more than 500 million people living with viral hepatitis B and hepatitis C and the more than 46 million people infected with HIV worldwide.
The exhibition runs March 19 – 21, 2009 and is free and open to the public. Representatives from the Broward County Health Department will be providing information and education on HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis, as well as offering free HIV testing.
ArtServe is located in the Broward Public Library at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33304. The exhibition starts Thursday, March 19 with a reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st, doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information please contact Manuel Rodriguez , Broward County Health Department (954) 467-4796 / manuel_rodriguez@doh.state.fl.us
Why do fools fall in LOVE?
Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
DATE
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
TIME
7:00pm – 9:00pm
LOCATION
Galanga Restaurant · Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar
2389 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL
EVENT DETAILS
Why do fools fall in LOVE? Here’s your opportunity to sit, greet and mingle with available singles in Ft. Lauderdale. You’ll have two to three minutes to chat and secretly scope out the competition, while trying to make the right connection with that special someone. This Fools’ Day event will be hosted at the patio of Galanga Restaurant, in the heart of Wilton Manors.
This is a one night-only event where we will have the ladies and the gents, in separate areas, as they enjoy select specials on beer, wine and sake while they try their luck at the fools’ game of LOVE. And if you have to ask why its worth it, then think about the last time you had 20-30 eager prospects in a row, who were there to actually talk and possibly hit it off???
$12 Member price
$15 Non-Member price
To purchase tickets please visit mglff.com or call 305.534.9924.
Miami & Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festivals
P.O. Box 530280
Miami, Florida 33153-0280
(305) 534-9924
LET THE MADNESS BEGIN: CRAFT BREWS GO HEAD TO HEAD FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS MARCH AT LOLA’S ON HARRISON
From Thirty-Two to the Sweet Sixteen, and the Final Four,
Lola’s Crowns a Beer Champion at the End of The Road to Glory
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – As basketball fans across the U.S. prepare for March Madness rituals, Lola’s on Harrison is launching its own two-week, double-header event parallel to the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. From March 19 – April 6, Lola’s will feature “Beer Madness†— a competition in which 32 craft beers will go head to head for the title of “Best Craft Brew.â€
Rules of the Game
Lola’s will host nine game nights on 3/19, 3/20, 3/21, 3/26, 3/27, 3/28, 3/29, 4/4, and 4/6. During each game night, patrons will sample six to eight beers pitted against each other and will vote on the “winning beer.â€
The Contenders: Beer Madness First Round
In its second year, Lola’s is bringing back fan favorties and adding in rookies and sophmores into the mix to contend for this year’s beer championship. The micro-brews being offered during the tournament include:
March 19th
Penn Pilsner vs. Sam Smith Organic Lager
HS Small Craft Uber Pils vs. Stoudt’s Pils
Harviestoun Bitter and Twisted vs. Shipyard Old Thumper
Monty Python Holy Grail vs. Smithwicks Irish Red Ale
March 20th
Abita Purple Haze vs. Seadog Blueberry Wheat
Virgin Islands Mango Pale Ale vs. Dogfish Head Apri-Hop
Lagunitas Hairy Eyeball vs. Dogfish Head IBA
Abita Turbo Dog vs. Native Brewing Co. # 11
March 21st
Avery White Rascal vs. Tommy Knocker Jack Whacker Wheat
Hofbrau Hefeweizen vs. Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen
Left Hand Black Jack Porter vs. Great Divide St. Brigid’s Porter
Rogue Mocha Porter vs. Saranac Caramel Porter
March 26th
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA vs. Shipyard Fuggles IPA
Boulder Mojo IPA vs. Stone Ruination IPA
Left Hand Milk Stout vs. HS Peg Leg Stout
Young’s Double Chocolate vs. Rogue Chocolate Stout
Box Office Information
The NCAA tournament will be televised each night at Lola’s. The cost of each game night is $20.00 or a discounted rate of $162.00 for all tournament rounds. Admission includes beer samples only; regular dinner service will be available during regular hours. For reservations, call 954.927.9851. 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.
Chopin for All series of free concerts presents Young Pianists Concerts:
Thirty-two selected local piano students representing various South Florida communities
All-Chopin program . Two concerts
Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Seventeen Selected Broward Piano Students
Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale
As every year in March, the young outstanding local piano students are featured in our Chopin for All series of free concerts.
This year, the Saturday concert in Fort Lauderdale will feature the following seventeen piano students, ages up to 17 years old, selected from among Broward county young pianists:
Kayla Acampado, 15, of Pembroke Pines
American Heritage School
Eusebia Fuenzalida
Benjamin Carberry, 15, of Margate
Calvary Christian Academy
Rosalie Gregory
Gabrielle Chou, 13, of Pembroke Pines
Silver Trail Middle School
Maria Gomez
Joana Gonzalez, 13, of Southwest Ranches
Homeschooled
Eusebia Fuenzalida
Alyce Kuo, 13, of Pembroke Pines
Walter C. Young Middle School
Roxanne Stevenson
Blanche Kuo, 13, of Pembroke Pines
Walter C. Young Middle School
Roxanne Stevenson
Christina Lai, 16, of Plantation
Nova High School
Maria Gomez
Samuel Yiyu Li, 12, of Coral Springs
Coral Springs Middle
Jamile Nogueira
Eugina Noh, 12, of Parkland
West Glades Middle School
Irena Kofman
Annika Ramin-Wright, 15, of Coconut Creek
North Broward Preparatory School
Dr. Roberta Rust
Rafael Riera, 14, of Boca Raton
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Harold Brown
Julia Sabra, 11, of Hollywood
Pine Crest School
Edith Sorin
Alan Sebag, 17, of Plantation
American Heritage School
Harold Dioquino
Grace Shepard, 14, of Lighthouse Point
Homeschooled
Dianne Garvin
Jay Tantivit, 16, of Cooper City
Cypress Bay High School
Jorge Luis Herrero
Esther Umansky-Roth, 16, of Coral Spring
J.P. Taravella High School
Irena Kofman
Steven Yang, 11, of Pembroke Pines
Walter C. Young Middle School
Edith Sorin
Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Fifteen Selected Miami-Dade Piano Students
Granada Presbyterian Church, 950 University Drive, Coral Gables
In Sunday concert in Coral Gables we will listen to the following fifteen outstanding students/residents of the Miami-Dade County:
Celestyn Angot, 14, of North Bay Village
St. Joseph Catholic School
Martha Montane
James Bao, 13, of Palmetto Bay
Southwood Middle School
Debora Sanchez
Daniel Crespo, 15, of Coral Gables
Coral Gables Senior High
Dr. Paul Posnak
Victoria Fassrainer, 16, of Miami
New World School of the Arts
Dr. Jay B. Hess
Dara Solina Homer, 14, of Aventura
Homeschooled
Tian Ying
Ariel Huang, 14, of Coral Reef
Coral Reef Senior High
Nightingale Ngo
Albert Liu, 14, of South Miami
Miami Palmetto Senior High School
Dr. Adam Aleksander
Rachel Ostler, 16, of Pinecrest
Miami Dade College
Dr. Rosalina Sackstein
Rosangel Perez , 13, of Miami
Lamar Louise Curry Middle School
Dr. Rosalina Sackstein
Daniela Rodriguez, 12, of Kendall
Gulliver Academy
Margarita Garcia de la Cruz
Claudia Tomas, 15, of Coconut Grove
Miami Conservatory of Music
Debora Sanchez
Taylor Marie Tyson, 14, of Jupiter
Laurel Springs Academy for the Gifted & Talented, CA
Dr. Paul Posnak
Sima Vazquez, 11, of Coral Gables
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
Marina Berberian
Joanna Zhang, 14, of South Miami
Southwood Middle School
Nightingale Ngo
Kevin Zhen, 10, of South Miami
F.C. Martin K-8 Center
Dr. Adam Aleksander
Friday, February 27th
NETWORKING WITH A HEART!
1800 University Blvd
Coral Springs
Big Bear Brewing Company
5-7PM
Join the American Heart Association, Premiere Networking Alliance, and Big Bear Brewery for a Heart Month Event
First two drinks are free. Appetizers will be served.
Donation $15
944 Magazine & Carmen Electra Invite You To Celebrate Pangaea’s Four Year Anniversary, Sat. Feb 28th
If it is humanly possible join us this Saturday night for the opening of…
Mayhem, Mischief and Monsters: Work from Tad Carpenter
If you’re not local, don’t despair! I will have artwork online on Monday and you can live vicariously through the photos of the opening. :-) Wish you were here!
Tad Carpenter is an illustrator and designer living in Kansas City, Missouri. His work has been seen on clothing, books, magazines, album art, home decor, rock posters & retail graphics. He has worked with the fine folks at Hallmark Cards, Target, MySpace, Vera Wang, Atlantic Records and Kid Robot to name a few.
Tad’s ‘Mayhem, Mischief and Monsters’ show includes twenty different ltd. ed. silkscreen ‘monster mix-up’ prints that empower you to buy a top or a bottom of a particular monster and combine with a totally different monster! So, whether you want a robot head and a scaley bottom or a zombie boy with octopus legs, Tad’s ‘monster mix-ups’ will have you covered!
This show will also include various prints on wood, small paintings and ltd. ed. plate designs by Tad Carpenter.
Monday, Feb 23:
* Hollywood Beach: Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropical!
* Web Radio Night: Smokestack Lightn’ng on WUCF(archived) and Evenin’ Jazz with Len Pace on WLRN at 9:30pm(live).
Tuesday, Feb 24:
* Hollywood Beach: Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropical!
* Harriet Himmel Theater, West Palm Beach: JAMS series concert by Shelly Berg Trio w/ Ken Peplowski.
* Boston’s on the Beach, Delray Beach: Blue Tuesday w/ Famous Frank Ward w/ Terry Hanck & JP Soars & *The Red Hots.
Wednesday, Feb 25:
* Tuscan Grill, Ft. Lauderdale: 7-11pm Toty Viola – guitar jazz on the waterfront patio.
Thursday, Feb 26:
* Teatro Artime, Miami: Centro Cultural Español welcomes Isaac Turienzo Trio’s presention of “Jazz de RaÃz”
* Elwood’s Dixie Barbeque, Delray Beach: Cat Shell
Friday, Feb 27:
* Luna Star, North Miami: Michael Pickett
* MOCA, North Miami (Acros the street from Luna Star – you can get the BEST of jazz & blues on this night!): Shelly Berg and the Frost Concert Big Band.
Saturday, Feb 28:
* WXEL, 90.7fm WXEL.org: Stu Grant’s opening night of “Jazz Impressions” for 6-9pm.
* Orange Door, Lake Park: 3 Guitars XXXI w/ JP Soars, Jeff Bayles & Pete Weintraub.
Sunday, March 1:
* Ft. Lauderdale Riverwalk, SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch: 11am-2pm, Jimmy Cavallo, Mario LaCasse Band, Tom Lippincott, David Fernando Jazz Trio.
* Fire Rock, West Palm Beach: Susan Merritt Trio Pro Jazz Jam (7-10pm)
* Luna Star, North Miami: Malcolm Holcombe.
More info at Hot House Florida
Symphony of the Americas
James Brooks-Bruzzese, Artistic Director
Stanislav Drzewiecki, Piano
Tuesday, February 24 at 8:15 pm
Pre-concert lecture 7:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Amaturo Theater
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Fort Lauderdale
A program of Beethoven and Rachmaninoff
Symphony of the Americas
Presents
Stanislav Drzewiecki, Piano
Tuesday, February 24 at 8:15 pm
Pre-concert lecture 7:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Amaturo Theater
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Fort Lauderdale
Drzewiecki performed his first concert tour at the age of six in Japan appearing with the Sinfonia Varsovia Orchestra. Winner of many prestigious awards, among which are the Grand Prix Award of the 1999 European Television Competition, the 10th Eurovision Grand Prix for young musicians in 2000 and he is the youngest ever laureate ever accorded the Paszport Polityki Award in his native Poland. Vladimir Ashkenazy declared: “Stanislaw Drzewiecki represents an exceptional talent. Despite his young age he is a remarkable interesting musician with perfect piano technique.”
Program:
Beethoven Eroica Symphony
Rachmaninoff Concert No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra
Ticket information:
$35.00, $45.00, $60.00
Buy online www.BrowardCenter.org
Symphony of the Americas
199 N. Ocean Blvd. Suite 200
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Phone: 954.545.0088
Fax: 954.545.9088
E-mail:sympamer@aol.com
Symphony of the Americas
The Symphony of the Americas celebrates its 20th Season, bringing the best of classical music to the multicultural population of South Florida. By presenting diverse orchestral repertoire at intimately scaled concerts by our resident orchestra and international guest artists, the Symphony of the Americas takes pride in the contribution it makes to the cultural environment here in South Florida.
Visit www.symphonyoftheamericas.com
Heady Love Meets Crushing Despair
Cultures collide, generations are at war and lovers fall irresistibly, helplessly and hopelessly in love. Lakmé, set in the jungles of Southern India, is more colorful than Bollywood and more emotional than Slumdog Millionaire, while featuring some of the most visually stunning sets and costumes ever to be seen on the grand opera stage. You know the music, you’ve heard it countless times in movies and TV commercials…click here and listen to the haunting and exotic melodies…and if Valentine’s Day chocolates and roses didn’t get you the results you were looking for…this opera will put the “grrrrrrr” into the romance you’ve been waiting for!
Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami
Feb. 21 (7 PM),Feb. 22 (2 PM), Feb. 24, 25, 27, 28 (8 PM)
Broward Center, Ft. Lauderdale
Mar 5 & 7 (8 PM)
Select your own seats on line at fgo.org or call our Ticket Hot Line M-F, 10 AM – 4 PM, at 1-800-741-1010…but get your tickets today!
See You There!
Where we will be this week(WWWBTW):
Monday, Feb 16:
* Web Radio Night: Smokestack Lightn’ng on WUCF , Sunday Blues with Dar on WKPX, and Evenin’ Jazz with Len Pace on WLRN at 9:30pm.
Tuesday, Feb 17:
* Boston’s on the Beach, Delray Beach: Blue Tuesday w/ Famous Frank Ward (in absentia due to Jonny Lang Conert) replaced by the Albert Castiglia Band as the host w/ special guest Evan Goodrow.
Wednesday, Feb 18:
* Van Dyke,South Beach: Nicole Henry.
Thursday, Feb 19:
* Christine’s, Ft. Lauderdale: Brad Keller
* Clematis by Night, West Palm Beach: Mario LaCasse Band
Friday, Feb 20:
* Hollywood Beach: Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropical!
Saturday, Feb 21:
* Hollywood Beach: Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropical!
* Orange Door, Lake Park: Alto Reed’s Blues Entrourage (Silver Bullet Band’s sax-man & The Steve Thorpe Blues Band!)
Sunday, Feb 22:
* Hollywood Beach: Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropical!
* Fire Rock, West Palm Beach: Susan Merritt Trio Pro Jazz Jam (7-10pm)
Casting for Aspiring Female Models Ages 4-35
Saturday, Feb 28, 2009
Embassy Suites Hotel
1100 SE 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
2pm – 4pm
All Teen, Miss & Miss Plus size contestants must wear heels and be prepared to walk. All other contestants must wear hard bottom shoes
Compete in your age division:*New Divisions
Mini Miss ~ 4-6*
Tiny Miss ~ 7-9
Little Miss ~ 10 -12
Teen Miss ~ 13 – 17
Miss ~ 18 -35*
Miss Plus size ~ 18 -35 size 12 & up*
Compete to win great prizes and great exposure by showcasing your runway skills and
wardrobe styles in the following categories below. If selected there is a one time application fee of $20 and an entry fee of $200 to be paid by mandatory ticket sales of 10 tickets at $20. Pay entry in full and receive additional runway training during workshops.
All contestants will receive a medal of Participation
Winner from each division will receive:
The title for One (1) year
Featured on our website www.firstclassproductionsinc.com/missrunwaycompetition.htm
Interviewed and featured on “City Nights” online entertainment show www.Youtube.com/fcpitv
An appearance at the 5th Annual Fashion Splash www.myspace.com/fashionsplash
Trophy, Flowers & Gift Bag
A fabulous Professional photo shoot with CD of photos from photo shoot
Workshops for development in runway, print, public speaking, etc
And many appearances, meet & greets and tons of exposure
Runner-ups will receive:
Featured on our website www.firstclassproductionsinc.com/missrunwaycompetition.htm
Interviewed and featured on “City Nights” online entertainment show www.Youtube.com/fcpitv
Trophy& Gift Bag
Photos from the event
Complimentary admission to attend all FCPi events
Optional Contest for each division ~ There is a $10 entry fee for each category. Each winner will receive an award, photo shoot and featured on website.
Best Beach Wear
Best Casual Wear
Best Cat Walk
Best Creative Wear
Best Evening Wear
Best Talent
Most Photogenic
For more information contact Yvonette at 800-490-9632 Ext 701
Websites:
www.firstclassproductionsinc.com/missrunwaycompetition.htm
www.firstclassproductionsinc.com/missrunwayvideo.htm
www.myspace.com/missrunwaycompetition
www.youtube.com/fcpitv
Parking at hotel is $4 if they are charging during these hours.
Gen xx live /Uprokk /Exzakt live /Danny bled /Abh/Electro sluts /Rebecca’s rubber room /Play piercing /
/time to black out! /
/another electro / fetish / industrial / bass / freak show!
Friday, feb 6th 2009 @voodoo lounge
Techno sluts is an industrial electro fetish freak show. Bottom line is we are here to enjoy cutting edge high energy music and just plain have fun.
All are welcome! If you like breaks, electro, techno, industrial, fetish, house, gothic, or just like to have a good time with good people then this is for you. You dont have to dress the part just come as yourself. However if you like to express yourself then feel free to! Like we said we welcome all. For the black party we encourage everyone to wear black but its not required. Just be fun and creative.
Everyone over the age of 21 can attend this show!
For vip service contact freedomevents@live.com
The vip tables for this show will sell out. For every 5 people in your party that want a table must put a $100 dollar credit card deposit. This means your party won’t pay cover at the door and no waiting in line.
Open bar till 11pm. Get there early while drinks are free!!..
Entry for this fetish show will be $25 for men, $20 for women, $15 for those of you with voodoo vip cards.
For all flyers, videos, pictures etc visit http://www.Technoslutsparty.Com/
MOM-2-MOM 58 Foundation Announces
Celebration of Life~Celebrity Weekend
The Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation will host a weekend of activities honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chief Linebacker, whose life was taken away from us on February 8, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident. These community oriented events are created to support mothers and to give back to the children. We are focusing on giving scholarships to two (2) or more seniors for their academic and athletic achievements. Our goal also is to focus on child safety and health and well being. We need donations from the public, our clients, and sponsors like you to make contributions in order to make these events successful ones.
This will be our first weekend celebration. We would like to make this first year’s celebration a memorable one. We are looking forward to having a fantastic, spirit-filled weekend.
The events will feature celebrities, local and governmental officials, aspiring designers and models, and distinguished hosts. This will be an exciting, fun filled and family-oriented weekend.
Event Overview
Weekend of: February 20-22, 2009
Friday, February 20
8:00 p.m. – 1am
Welcome Reception and Atrium Mixer -$50 Live Entertainment
Swimwear & High Fashion~ Fashion Show
Hot Hors D’oeuvres, celebrity guests, photo & autograph signing
Embassy Suites Hotel
1100 SE 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Dress Code: Upscale
Saturday, February 21
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Family Day Community Activities FREE to the public Registration 9am-10am Event starts at 10am – 3pm Florida International University (FIU)
3000 NE 151 Street
N. Miami, Florida 33181
Vendor Space $60~
Call 800-490-9632 Ext704 for Vendor Space
Dress Code: Sports Wear
6:00 p.m. – 11pm
Bowling with the Celebrities Fundraiser $65
Davie, Florida
Hot hors d’oeuvres, music, bowl with celebrity guests, autograph signing and photos –
Cash Bar available for drink purchases
Dress Code – Casual
Sunday, February 22
11:00 a.m
Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Dress code is church attire.
5:00 p.m.
Scholarship Award Banquet Benefit ~ $75
Hosted by Actress/Comedian Kim Whitely
Embassy Suites Hotel, Ft. Lauderdale
Dress Code is formal
All Access Pass $150
Inclusive to attend all weekend events
All paid events will provide complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres, appearances by NFL and NBA current and retired players, and special celebrity guests. To become a Sponsor or Vendor call 800-490-9632 x704
Click here to purchase your tickets online.
About Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation
The Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation is a non-profit faith-based organization that was born out of the tragic death of the late Kansas City Chief linebacker Derrick Thomas on February 8, 2000. The founder, Mrs. Edith Morgan, suffered the sudden death of a beloved son whose vehicular accident could have been less tragic had he been wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. She felt a pressing need to get the word out to other mothers about the importance of training our children in the use of seat belts. She also realized shortly thereafter that there were other issues she wanted to address and other situations wherein she wanted to be of service, particularly to mothers and to children. The Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation focuses on child safety and empowerment and other issues that can impact a mother’s life such as a family member with paralysis, adolescent obesity, juvenile delinquency, domestic violence, heath care, estate planning, etc.
Many people looked up to Derrick Thomas as a role model. He left a tremendous impact on people – even people who did not know him personally. He touched many lives while he was alive and the Mom-2-Mom 58 organization is trying to continue touching lives in his memory by concentrating on strengthening mothers and nurturing children.
Coordinator’s Background
First Class Productions, Inc (FCPi) is a company that specializes in event planning and staffing. We provide experienced Product Specialists, Exhibit Managers, Brand Ambassadors, Promotional Models and more for any size promotion or event throughout the U.S.
We promote professional productions annually and have had the opportunity to produce many events geared towards the entertainment, fashion, modeling and networking fields. Such events that we’ve produced are; Jeans-n-Jackets Networking Event, Barack Obama’s Inauguration Bash, Pre-Mother’s Day Mini Spa, annual Fashion Show events and more.
Our events bring forth a crowd of professionals, entertainers and everyday people for socializing and networking. We are always seeking sponsors to support our annual events. Portion of our proceeds from events are donated to our foundation “Helping Families In-Need” and “Toys of Joy Holiday Toy Drive”.
First Class Productions, Inc not only provides staffing and event planning services, we also give back to our community where it’s needed the most.
Countdown to Kickoff: Lola’s BBQ-To-Go is a Super Bowl Touchdown
Get ready for Super Bowl Sunday and order
your favorite game foods directly from Lola’s.
The BBQ-To-Go special includes:
Coca Cola BBQ Beef Ribs
Herbed Creamed Corn
Baked Mac n’ Cheese
Grilled Chipotle Chicken Wings
with Blue Cheese Yogurt Dipping Sauce
$19.99 per person
Minimum order for two people. Available during regular hours.
Orders of 10 people or more, daytime orders, or office delivery
orders require 24 hours notice.
Lola’s on Harrison, 2032 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020 | p: 954.927.9851
www.lolasonharrison.com
Comfort Zone Studio & Spa and Lola’s on Harrison Team Up with Cupid to Match Make the Five Senses to Create the Most Romantic Day of the Year
Lovebirds take a cue from Cupid this Valentine’s and escape to sun-kissed South Florida for love and romance. To assist in plotting a perfectly passionate getaway, Comfort Zone Studio & Spa and Lola’s on Harrison in Downtown Hollywood has teamed up with the “God of Love†to pamper that special someone and indulge their senses.
Through February 2009, treat honey to a romantic fantasy day trip. Downtown Hollywood will turn into a playground where couples will enjoy spa, shopping, and dining. The Feast for the Senses package can be reserved month long to celebrate the love couples have for one another.
This love-filled getaway begins with a rose petal foot ritual and tea service at Comfort Zone. Upon arrival, Miss or Mr. Valentine can be greeted with a note from her or his true Love. The “love letterâ€: A few special words from that special someone with details on the journey they will embark on for the next few hours — any of three package options:
“You & Iâ€
Valentine’s romantic journey continues in a dim couple’s suite scented to entice love and clad in candles creating a feeling of passion. In the suite, “You & I†will each receive a side-by-side, “Rub My Back†massage to relax the couple as they prepare to indulge in an epicurean adventure. The massage is followed by $100 toward a romantic dinner for two at Lola’s on Harrison, inclusive of a bottle of wine and red roses. The “You & I†package is available through February for $200 per couple. Lola’s will honor the restaurant’s portion of the package on a separate day if the couple decides to spa and dine out on alternate dates.
“Toast to Romanceâ€
Raise the glasses and toast the love for each other with a choice of a “Head to Toe†massage or “Face to Face†facial. Share the splendor of a stress-free environment in the privacy of couple’s suite clad with candles and scents to seduce love. This escape will relax the body, mind and soul while an exclusive James Beard Dinner for two with select Mondavi wine pairings at Lola’s on Harrison will indulge the senses. A champagne toast and red roses compliments Lola’s dinner. The “Toast to Romance†package is available through February for $300 per couple. Lola’s will honor the restaurant’s portion of the package on a separate day if the couple decides to spa and dine out on alternate dates.
“Swept Awayâ€
Sweep them away with a spa surprise that begins with a “Scrub Me Softly†body brushing followed by a “Head to Toe†massage in an intimate couples suite fit with all the dressings for romance. The massage is followed by a hand paraffin dip for each. The couple can then dine in or dine out at the romantic and quaint Lola’s on Harrison where Chef Michael Wagner has prepared an exclusive four-course dinner for two, inclusive of a $90 bottle of champagne, red or white wine of choice, and red roses. The “Swept Away†package is available through February for $400 per couple. Lola’s will honor the restaurant’s portion of the package on a separate day if the couple decides to spa and dine out on alternate dates.
For lovers seeking a spa and culinary experience on Valentine’s Day, Chef Wagner has captured the essence of the most romantic day of the year in a three-course red-inspired menu and celebration toast. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. on February 14, Lola’s will offer their red menu as an early Lovebirds’ special 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. Advance reservations are recommended.
For more information on the Feast for the Senses Valentine’s packages, please call Comfort Zone Studio & Spa at 954.923.2030 or Lola’s on Harrison at 954.927.9851.
LOVEBIRDS DINE OUT EARLY:
VALENTINE’S DAY IS A SUNSET AFFAIR THIS YEAR
Trina Restaurant & Lounge Sets the Valentine’s Day Trend
with an Early Lovebirds Special Featuring a Menu of Love
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – For lovers who are watching their wallets and planning to stay home on Valentine’s Day, Trina Restaurant & Lounge at The Atlantic Resort & Spa has sparked new interest in celebrating the most romantic day of the year with an early “Lovebirds†special for $39.00 per person from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on February 14. After 6:30 p.m., the “Menu of Love†will be available with additional offerings for $59.00 per person.
With the assistance of the Roman “God of Love,†Cupid, Executive Chef Brian Kay and a talented culinary team have created a love-filled, four-course menu inspired by the most romantic region of the world, the Mediterranean.
In keeping with Trina’s Valentine’s tradition, Chef Kay has named each course with a catchy and whimsical phrase to set the tone for love. This year’s “Menu of Love†pays a counter-tribute to Sweetheart Conversations Hearts, the top-selling and popular Valentine’s candy. Each dinner course has been named after the food-inspired phrases found on this year’s candy hearts: “Recipe 4 Love,†“Table 4 Two,†“Stir My Heart,†and “Sweet Love.â€
New England Confectionery Company (NECCO) chose these love sayings to embrace the role romantic dinners play in celebrating love. Chef Kay chose to honor NECCO and the famous hearts for recognizing the evolution of ingredients, flavors, and cooking as a romantic art form. The “Menu of Love†features:
Recipe 4 Love: choice of asparagus veloute, hot and creamy with a parmesan tuile, or stuffed squid with braised artichoke bottoms and zesty tomato sauce, or prosciutto and figs — imported prosciutto and black mission figs with creamy gorgonzola, micro basil and aged balsamic
Table 4 Two: select between an arugula salad with sweet strawberries, toasted hazelnuts, and champagne vinaigrette or salad of baby watercress with seedless watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil, kissed with fresh mint.
Stir My Heart: For the main course, a lobster risotto with Maine lobster served with Arborio rice and finished with sweet butter and fresh grated pecorino is an option. Lovers can also feast on s seared pomegranate duck, pan seared and served with butternut squash and Shiitake mushroom hash or stuffed jumbo shrimp, stuffed with peeky toe crab meat and served with a grilled yellow squash and zucchini napoleon and beurre blanc sauce; grilled lollipop veal chop with an asparagus flan and morel mushroom 39 sauce.
Sweet Love: one of three sweet creations — warm and silky, a warm dark chocolate cake served with almond cremolata over a bed of coriander and port marinated strawberries; soft and sweet, an orange and honey mousse torte with a rosewater-champagne sorbet and vanilla anise cream; wild and spicy, a banana and ginger semi-fredo with a warm coffee cream and candied pop rocks.
Add to the Splendor and Tell Valentine “BE MINE†in Any of Five Ways
Prior to or after dinner, The Atlantic Resort & Spa and its surroundings is the perfect way to say “I Love You†by:
Stealing a kiss from the fifth floor pool-side terrace of The Atlantic Resort & Spa overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
Holding hands and linger as you walk on the golden sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach
Sharing appetizers and drinks at the ultra-chic Trina Lounge
Relaxing together with a couple’s massage at Spa Atlantic
Making an overnight or weekend reservation at the intimate and luxurious Atlantic Resort & Spa
Trina Restaurant and Lounge is located at The Atlantic Resort & Spa, 601 Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, on A1A between Las Olas and Sunrise Boulevards. For reservations, call 954.567.8070. For more information, visit www.trinarestaurant.com.
Ladies Sail for a Cure to benefit Florida Breast Cancer Coalition
Saturday, February 7, 2009 2pm-5pm
Pier 66 Fort Lauderdale, FL
3 hour party on board the beautiful Wild Cards catamaran.
Enjoy Food and Drinks, Friends and Family, Raffle Prizes and Goodie Bags. Watch the sun sparkle on the water — enjoy the scenery.
Advance ticket purchase required. Buy your ticket today at www.ladiessailforacure.org.
$75 per ticket
Sponsored by eboatcharters.com.
For more information click here.
Bear and Bird, just finished leveling, plumbing and polishing the artwork for tomorrow’s opening!
Opening tomorrow night!
Three of a Kind Group show!
This SATURDAY night, THREE is the magic number! All of the artwork in this show are three parts of a whole, perhaps a triptych, panels in a story or fragments of an image.
Artists include: A. Pants / Alessandro Echevarria / Amanda Valdes / Dan Woodruff / Danielle {knee} Estefan / Danny Brito / DeKal / Erasmo Garcia / Francisco (Pac23) Perez / Hans Guignard / Helena Garcia / Jason Martin / Janet Gold / John Kissee / Kat Brunnegraff / Liz Lorini (Miss Kika) / Marcos Rivera / N! Satterfield / Natali Martinez / Netherland / Terribly Odd / Todd Nolan / and MORE!
Link to Show Flyer
Opening Night Reception: Saturday, January 17 from 7-10pm
Come out to the opening night festivities and meet some artists, enjoy some fine wine and triple chocolate cake!
For those of you who aren’t local, the show will be up online on Sunday! We’re going to get it up in the shop as fast as we can. I’ll try and also get preview photos of the gallery setup up on Flickr Saturday during the day, you can check that at: www.flickr.com/bearandbird
Show run dates: January 17 – February 21, 2009
Coconut Cup #4 – South Florida Championship series
Sunrise, FL (Markham Park)
Attention Coconut Cup racers planning to attend the Markham Park race on 1-18-09: The park has established a mountain bike pass system in order to ride on the trails, it is strictly enforced and it will be necessary for each and every rider to have a pass before they can ride, race on the trails. There is no cost, you simply have to go the main office, watch a 10 minute video and sign the necessary paperwork and they give you the pass which has no expiration date.
Also, there be no one allowed on the mountain bike trail system during the race except for riders who are actively racing (no spectators or support people will be allowed inside the gate).
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.
VOODOO LOUNGE | 111 SW 2ND STREET, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301
Join Samba Room this Monday for your last chance to Give in 2008 12/22/08
Samba
Broward Anime Festival February 6 – 8
Anime Supercon’s “Broward Anime Festival” (B.A.F.) is a 3 day festival for fans of Anime, Cosplay, Manga, Video Games and Comic Books taking place February 6-8, 2009 at The Inverrary Resort: 3501 Inverrary Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale FL. 33319.
The first announced guests for the event include:
Stephanie Sheh: Stephanie Ru-Phan Sheh (born April 10, 1977 in Los Angeles, California) is a Chinese-American voice actress, a writer, and a story editor. She is also credited as Jennifer Sekiguchi, Tiffany Hsieh, Lulu Chiang, and Laura Chyu. As Jennifer Sekiguchi, she has been honored with a nomination for “Best Voice Actress in an Anime Comedy” by the American Anime Awards for her work in Girls Bravo and Haré+Guu. Stephanie has a ridiculously huge body of work. Some of her main roles include: Naruto (Hinata Hyuga, Naruto Uzumaki’s Sexy Jutsu, Kin Tsuchi, and Hanabi Hyuga), Bleach (Orihime Inoue, Isane Kotetsu, Yoshi), Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (Kaguya Sumeragi, Anya Alstreim), The Prince of Tennis (Tomoka Osakada, Nanako Meino, An Tachibana), Tengen Toppa (Gurren Lagann, Kinon Bachika), Zatch Bell! (Shion Hibiki, Penny).
Michele Knotz: Michele Knotz has been in many an Anime lover’s ears as she has done numerous voice overs, portraying many different characters for the American market of the likes of “Pokemon”, etc. Born in New Jersey, she studied acting at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania before transferring to study television and radio production at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Knotz was the winner of the 2003 Anime Idol voice acting contest held at the now defunct Big Apple Anime Fest convention in New York City and debuted in the role of Hajime Yagi in The World of Narue. As of 2007, she plays Team Rocket’s Jessie as well as the voices of Misty, May, Nurse Joy and Ash Ketchum’s mother Delia in the Pokémon USA/TAJ Productions English dub of the Pokémon anime meta series.Michele will be breaking out to the physical world and gracing our screen in a live action “Anime-come to Life” role. Michele will be playing the character of “Abigail”. The lead character Jimmy’s dead girlfriend. (Yes dead, but she gets better!)
Sophie Mcnutt: Sophie McNutt, Director of FUNImation’s Operation Anime, will be
representing FUNImation Entertainment at B.A.F. Ms. McNutt will be hosting various panels to discuss a wide array topics such as the current state of the anime industry, upcoming titles, running local anime clubs, and more!
Plus: Deleon Walters (Artist), Joel Estrada (Artist), Manny Aquilera (Artist), Jiro Tamase (Artist), The Earth Dies Screaming (Nerdcore Band) and MANY, MANY more to be announced!
The event will include celebrity guests, console video gaming, L.A.N. gaming, tabletop gaming, card gaming, artists, writers, vendors, industry guests, Q&A’s, parties, costume contests, anime programming, manga, cosplay, workshops, panels, cosplay photo shoots, dance parties, tournaments and more! Some of the main events planned include a Friday night “Mardi Gras Ball”, Costume Competition with over $2,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded, Saturday night “Till Death Do Us Part” Valentines Ball, The Supercon Vendor Fashion show, Karaoke, Sunday afternoon Gothic Lolita Tea Party, Cosplay Competition, Pocky Eating contest, Late Night “Club B.A.F.” dance party Friday and Saturday night and multiple photo shoots. More events are in the planning stages and will be announced soon!
The convention hours of operation are:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6: 4:00PM – 2:00AM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7: 11:00AM – 2:00AM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8: 11:00AM – 6:00PM
For more information and updates: visit www.animesupercon.com
B.A.F. Tickets are currently available online and will be available at the show.
General Admission (3) Day Weekend Pass
$25 if reserved before January 1, 2009
$30 if reserved after January 2, 2009 or at the door.
Single Day passes are available online and at the show for Friday ($20), Saturday ($25) and Sunday ($20)
Children under 10 years old are FREE when accompanied by a paid adult.
Parents accompanying children over 10 years old are eligible for a Parents ticket (which provides a $10 discount)
Military, Police and Firefighters get a $10 per ticket discount.
VIP Tickets are available for $100
Vendor and Artist space in now available and information is online at
http://animesupercon.com/VENDORS.html
About Supercon Conventions
Supercon Conventions is the organizer of South Florida’s largest genre conventions, including Florida Supercon, Anime Supercon, Broward Anime Festival and Florida Comic-Con. Founded in 2006, Supercon Conventions is run by lifelong fans of Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Cosplay, Science Fiction, Horror and Video Games with the goal to provide the most entertaining and educational experience possible. For more information visit www.floridasupercon.com or www.animesupercon.com
PARTY IS FREE FROM 10-12 IF YOU’RE ON THE CULTURE LIST! TO GET ON THE LIST SIMPLY RSVP
VOODOO LOUNGE | 111 SW 2ND STREET, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301
Trina Restaurant & Lounge invites you to celebrate the season with our Mediterranean-inspired New Year’s Eve menu.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu | December 31, 2008
Champagne Oysters
West Coast Oysters Poached in Champagne with Leek Fondue & Sevruga Caviar
Caramelized Calves Sweetbreads
Pickled Winter Vegetables & Perigord Truffle Vinaigrette
Lobster Roll
Butter Poached Maine Lobster Wrapped in Saffron Pasta & Tarragon Foam
Roast Poisson
French Beluga Lentils with Bacon Lardon & Truffle Brussels Sprouts
Tenderloin of Beef
Parsnip Puree, Bone Marrow Foam & Chanterelle Mushroom Sauce
Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake
With Aged Balsamic Infused Strawberries
For the full New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu, please click here for 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
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
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!
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is also showing at Adrienne Arsht Center December 19-21 & 23. Click here to order online or call (877) 929-7010 toll free.
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
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
Enjoy a Holiday Brunch and The Nutcracker on 12/20
ee The Nutcracker at Broward Center December 12-14
or at Adrienne Arsht Center December 19-21 & 23.
Click here to order tickets online or call 305.929.701
Miami City Ballet
Ophelia & Juan Js Roca Center
2200 Liberty Avenue
Miami Beach, Miami
33139
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
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
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.â€
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
Saturday November 22nd 2008 12pm – 10pm FREE
http://www.myspace.com/autumnmusicfestival
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’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.
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
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
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
Opening Of The New Cosabella South Beach Store At Pangaea
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.
OPEN BAR & FREE ADMISSION!!! Are you on the list? Are you on the list? New Times & Pangaea is giving you and your friends FREE ADMISSION and OPEN Three Olives vodka bar from 10pm-12am on Friday, September 19. In order to get on the guest list you must CLICK HERE.
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.
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
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
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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