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Kilts & Colleens Weekend at 2018 Florida Renaissance Festival 3/17/18, 3/18/18

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Kilts & Colleens Weekend at 2018 Florida Renaissance Festival
Saturday, 03/17/2018 – 03/18/2018 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Quiet Waters Park
401 S Powerline Rd,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Buy Tickets
Cost: $12.00 – $106.00

Kilts & Colleens Weekend – March 17th and 18th – Sing, dance and be merry in your finest kilt whilst bagpipes blare throughout the Shire. Celebrate the Celtic traditions of the Irish, Scots, Cornish and Welsh during this uniquely themed weekend that honors this group of European tribes that existed during the Iron Age through Medieval Times!

The iconic Florida Renaissance Festival will ring in its 26th season, and, for the third year in a row, will offer an extraordinary SEVEN theme-filled weekends as well as a fantastical journey back in time with a variety of fan favorite acts and performances. Upon stepping inside the gates of our village, attendees will be transported back to 16th-century Europe where they will find jesters, jugglers and jousting knights along with music, costumed characters, human powered games, artisan craft shops and enough food & drink for a royal family feast! It’s a full day of fun and entertainment where the entire family can experience the magic of the Renaissance era through an immersive interactive, real audience-participation scenario.

Prices range from $25 for adults and $12 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $106 (adults), $59 (children) and group ticket rates are also offered.

While costumes are not necessary for admittance, thousands of people each year enhance their experience by donning garb from the Renaissance era, or participate in one of the festival’s special themed weekends.

For tickets and more information visit: ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download our festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the historical method, call 954-776-1642.

International Weekend at 2018 Florida Renaissance Festival 3/10/18, 3/11/18

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International Weekend at 2018 Florida Renaissance Festival
Saturday, 03/10/2018 – 03/11/2018 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Quiet Waters Park
401 S Powerline Rd,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Buy Tickets
Cost: $12 – $106

International Weekend – March 10th and 11th – Yet another newly themed weekend! International Weekend celebrates all the exotic cultures that influenced the Renaissance in Europe through exploration and trade. From the Ottoman Empire to the Arabian peninsula, from Africa to the Orient, Polynesia and the New World, this weekend weaves in the impact that other exotic cultures left on this magnificent period.

The iconic Florida Renaissance Festival will ring in its 26th season, and, for the third year in a row, will offer an extraordinary SEVEN theme-filled weekends as well as a fantastical journey back in time with a variety of fan favorite acts and performances. Upon stepping inside the gates of our village, attendees will be transported back to 16th-century Europe where they will find jesters, jugglers and jousting knights along with music, costumed characters, human powered games, artisan craft shops and enough food & drink for a royal family feast! It’s a full day of fun and entertainment where the entire family can experience the magic of the Renaissance era through an immersive interactive, real audience-participation scenario.

Prices range from $25 for adults and $12 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $106 (adults), $59 (children) and group ticket rates are also offered.

While costumes are not necessary for admittance, thousands of people each year enhance their experience by donning garb from the Renaissance era, or participate in one of the festival’s special themed weekends.

For tickets and more information visit: ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download our festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the historical method, call 954-776-1642.

CrawDebauchery Food & Music Festival 3/24/18

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CrawDebauchery Food & Music Festival
Saturday, 03/24/2018 – 11:00 am –
Pompano Beach Amphitheater Park
1806 NE 6TH ST,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060

Cost: $40 General Admission, $80 VIP, $225 Super VIP and free for kids 12 and under

The CrawDebauchery Food & Music Festival celebrates all things New Orleans at 11 am on
March 24th at Pompano Beach Amphitheater Park.

New Orleans is famous for its food – discover the most popular dishes and see for yourself why people travel from far and wide to enjoy these traditional dishes which you will find at the CrawDebauchery Food & Music Festival. From Blues, Jazz and Rock & Roll you will find something for everyone and enjoy a great day bringing this culture to Florida for music and food lovers of all ages. Please visit http://crawdebauchery.com/lineup/ for a full list of the 2018 CrawDebauchery Food & Music Festival lineup.

Bodacious Bodices & Wenches Weekend at 2018 Florida Renaissance Festival 3/3/18, 3/4/18

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Bodacious Bodices & Wenches Weekend at 2018 Florida Renaissance Festival
Saturday, 02/03/2018 – 02/04/2018 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Quiet Waters Park
401 S Powerline Rd,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Buy Tickets
Cost: $12.00 – $106.00

Bodacious Bodices & Wenches Weekend – March 3rd and 4th – Behind every good man is a wench in the trench. Wenches Weekend celebrates the women of the Renaissance with hourglass curves and firey attitudes who can go toe-to-toe with their male counterparts.

The iconic Florida Renaissance Festival will ring in its 26th season, and, for the third year in a row, will offer an extraordinary SEVEN theme-filled weekends as well as a fantastical journey back in time with a variety of fan favorite acts and performances. Upon stepping inside the gates of our village, attendees will be transported back to 16th-century Europe where they will find jesters, jugglers and jousting knights along with music, costumed characters, human powered games, artisan craft shops and enough food & drink for a royal family feast! It’s a full day of fun and entertainment where the entire family can experience the magic of the Renaissance era through an immersive interactive, real audience-participation scenario.

Prices range from $25 for adults and $12 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $106 (adults), $59 (children) and group ticket rates are also offered.

While costumes are not necessary for admittance, thousands of people each year enhance their experience by donning garb from the Renaissance era, or participate in one of the festival’s special themed weekends.

For tickets and more information visit: ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download our festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the historical method, call 954-776-1642.

League Of Legends City Champs Season 3 – Miami 3/26/18

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League Of Legends City Champs Season 3 – Miami
Monday, 03/26/2018 – 07:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Cinemark Paradise 24
15601 Sheridan St.,
Davie, Florida 33331

Cost: $20.00

Super League Gaming, the world’s premier interactive video game league, is coming to Miami on March 26th at Cinemark Paradise 24 at 15601 Sheridan St, Davie, FL 33331.

Local Miami gamers are coming together to play League of Legends, the hottest esports game, to earn a coveted spot on the Miami Menace, Super League Gaming’s local Miami team.

There are full details here: https://champs.superleague.com/product/lolchamps-s3-miami/

4th Annual Miami Cuban Sandwich Smackdown at Calle Ocho in Miami 3/11/18

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4th Annual Miami Cuban Sandwich Smackdown at Calle Ocho in Miami
Sunday, 03/11/2018 – 03/11/2018 10:00 am – 07:00 pm
Calle Ocho
SW 8th Street and 27th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33135
Website
Cost: Free

This event just joined forces with the largest Hispanic/Latino Festival in the United States. Hundred of food, art and cultural vendors! DOZENS of VIP & Celebrities! Over 1,000,000 ​(1 MILLION) People attend!

2018 Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Cleveland Clinic Florida 2/17/18

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2018 Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Cleveland Clinic Florida
Saturday, 02/17/2018 – 09:00 am – 03:00 pm
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314
Website
Cost: Free

Don’t miss the 2018 Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Cleveland Clinic Florida, on Saturday, February 17th for your chance to be in front of over 40 recruiting colleges and universities from across the country.

The showcase is free to attend, but you must register by February 2nd.

Walk-ups are accepted, but you must visit http://community.orangebowl.org/highschoolfootballshowcase/ to review the requirements prior to event day.

For more information and student registration visit: http://community.orangebowl.org/highschoolfootballshowcase/

SoLa Rum, Food and Wine Festival 2/10/18

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SoLa Rum, Food and Wine Festival
Saturday, 02/10/2018 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
3800 NW 11th Place,
Lauderhill, Florida 33311
Eventbrite
Cost: $40-$85

SIP, TASTE, & STROLL UNDER THE STARS…
SoLa Rum, Food, & Wine Festival showcases wine, rum and food in a beautiful outdoor environment located in the center of it all. The Festival highlights the best of Lauderhill: live entertainment, multicultural tapas style food, delectable wines and samples of Caribbean & Latin rums.

We aim to advance Lauderhill as a primary culinary destination for rum, food and wine enthusiasts interested in the “FLORIBBEAN” Cultural Delights.

Live Entertainment:
R&B Artist – Carl Thomas
South Florida Latin Percussionist – Tony Succar & Mixtura Band

Want a More Elevated Experience? Join the VIP Experience:

Chef led wine pairing dinner
3 course meal & wine education
Upscale event inside the festival
*Limited Seating
**VIP Experience is 7pm to 9pm

MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND.

Florida Renaissance Festival Celebrates 26TH Season in 2018 2/10/18- 3/25/18

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Florida Renaissance Festival Celebrates 26TH Season in 2018
Saturday, 02/10/2018 – 03/25/2018 10:00 am – 06:00 am
Quiet Waters Park
401 S Powerline Road,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Website
Cost: $12.00 – $106.00

Seven Fun-Filled Themed Weekends, Variety of Acts & Performances

Here ye! Here ye! All ye Kings and Queens, Knights and Nobles – and the rest of you wenches and barbarians! You are hereby notified by royal proclamation that your attendance is requested at the 26th annual Florida Renaissance Festival taking place from February 10th through March 25th, in the two-thousandth and eighteenth year A.D in the vast open land of Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Waters Park.

The iconic Florida Renaissance Festival will ring in its 26th season, and, for the third year in a row, will offer an extraordinary SEVEN theme-filled weekends as well as a fantastical journey back in time with a variety of fan favorite acts and performances. Upon stepping inside the gates of our village, attendees will be transported back to 16th-century Europe where they will find jesters, jugglers and jousting knights along with music, costumed characters, human powered games, artisan craft shops and enough food & drink for a royal family feast! It’s a full day of fun and entertainment where the entire family can experience the magic of the Renaissance era through an immersive interactive, real audience-participation scenario.

The Florida Renaissance Festival has grown into one of the nation’s most beloved events dedicated to recreating the historical era of the Renaissance, each year adding more entertainment and themed weekends while welcoming a crowd that has swelled over the years to nearly 100,000 annual attendees, and with more than two million people having participated over the course of the Festival’s 26 years.

“Being able to provide this alternate universe where attendees can immerse themselves in the rich history that is the Renaissance is something my team and I take great pride in,” said Bobby Rodriguez, Founder and Producer of the Florida Renaissance Festival. “We are proud to have the continuous support of the county, the city and our community which enables us to grow this event each year, resulting in a culturally enriching festival for people of all ages.”

Rodriguez has continuously raised the bar when it comes to incorporating new experiences into the Festival. Through his forward-thinking, he has set the standard for festivals of this nature to go “beyond Renaissance” by booking a variety of acts ranging from the Orient to Africa, as well as diversified themed weekends. In fact, this year’s Festival will introduce two newly themed weekends!

The Florida Renaissance Festival 2018 themed weekends include:

* Swashbucklers and Sirens – February 10th – 11th
Shiver me timbers! This Pirate-themed opening weekend sees our village overrun with buccaneers and scallywags. Unearth the mysteries of the sea as sirens lure sailors and pirates alike. Anyone not prepared for a “salty” good time will be sent to walk the plank.

* Time Travelers’/Steampunk Weekend – February 17th – 19th
If you like donning a top hat, vest, breeches, and monocle, then board your favorite 18th-century submarine or fantasy-like hot air balloon and zoom for this weekend dedicated to adventurers across the centuries. Bring your brassies Victorian “gears” and join us for “Steampunkin'” good time! Open on President’s Day, Monday February 19th!

* Vikings and Barbarians – February 24th and 25th

Only the strongest and most courageous warriors will brave through this weekend. Norwegian brothers and sisters emerge from the mist on an icy wind, battleaxes in hand, donned in leather and fur during this chilling weekend.

* Bodacious Bodices & Wenches – March 3rd and 4th

Behind every good man is a wench in the trench. Wenches Weekend celebrates the women of the Renaissance with hourglass curves and firey attitudes who can go toe-to-toe with their male counterparts.

* International Weekend – March 10th and 11th
Yet another newly themed weekend! International Weekend celebrates all the exotic cultures that influenced the Renaissance in Europe through exploration and trade. From the Ottoman Empire to the Arabian peninsula, from Africa to the Orient, Polynesia and the New World, this weekend weaves in the impact that other exotic cultures left on this magnificent period.

* Kilts & Colleens – March 17th & 18th
Sing, dance and be merry in your finest kilt whilst bagpipes blare throughout the Shire. Celebrate the Celtic traditions of the Irish, Scots, Cornish and Welsh during this uniquely themed weekend that honors this group of European tribes that existed during the Iron Age through Medieval Times!

* Witches, Warlocks and all about Harry Potter – March 24th and 25th
Expecto Patronum! Bring on your baddest Patronus and chase away pesky dementors during this final themed weekend! Only the most magical witches and wizards in the village can conquer that which should not be mentioned! Wingardium Leviosa your butt off the couch as you won’t want to miss out on this most magical weekend. Muggles are welcome!

The 2018 season also includes a variety of fan favorite acts and performances with an invigorating entertainment lineup that includes something for everyone.

The Florida Renaissance Festival 2018 Acts & Performances include:

* History of Chivalry – Live Steel Fighting
Join the History of Chivalry and experience the excitement of yesteryear as fully armored knights go to battle for their honor. Experience real Medieval style combat at its hardest and finest!

* Blue Mermaid Designs
Gaze upon these legendary, beautiful aquatic creatures as they frolic both under the water and above the sea while captivating audiences. But beware as legend has it their beauty can lure sailors to their underwater palace for eternity!

* Cirque Brava
A visual delight for the whole family! Two high-flying, wise-crackin’ acrobats who defy gravity through their aerial performances.

* Stary Olsa
A medieval Belarusian music band of six who mix early Belarusian instruments sound with all-European mediaeval instruments such as lute, rebec, cister, flute and Arabic drum.

* Thom Bedlam – Pirate close-up magician
Not your average rabbit-puller, this pirate magician will delight with a full spectrum of magic that will keep audiences guessing. A spectacular stage illusion show for the whole family.

* Anger of the Mistress – Trebouchet
Come witness an amazing demonstration of a medieval trebouchet – a catapult used to smash castle walls or throw projectiles over them. Definitely a powerful tool for a Medieval woman scorned!

The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by the nationally acclaimed Bobby Rodriguez Productions and strives to create an entertaining and cultural experience for adults and children alike. The sponsors of the 2018 Florida Renaissance Festival Comcast, Warsteiner, Guinness, Pepsi-Cola and Funky Buddha Brewery.

Prices range from $25 for adults and $12 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $106 (adults), $59 (children) and group ticket rates are also offered.

While costumes are not necessary for admittance, thousands of people each year enhance their experience by donning garb from the Renaissance era, or participate in one of the festival’s special themed weekends.

For tickets and more information visit: ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download our festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the historical method, call 954-776-1642.

Women in Distress of Broward County SAFEWALK-RUN 5K Presented by Ultimate Software 2/24/18

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Women in Distress of Broward County SAFEWALK-RUN 5K Presented by Ultimate Software
Saturday, 02/24/2018 – 02/24/2018 07:30 am – 11:00 am
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue,
Davie, Florida 33314
RSVP / Register
Cost: $25: Adult (ages 18 and older); $35: Adult with dog (on leash); $15: Youth (ages 6-17); FREE: Kids 5 and under.

Registration is now open for all walkers and runners, and their four-legged friends. Proceeds help support the free and confidential services provided to women, children and men at Women In Distress of Broward County, the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County.

More than 800 community members (and their furry friends) will take to the pavement to raise awareness about domestic violence and help WID reach its goal of raising $150,000, which can provide 1,500 nights of safe shelter for adults and children affected by domestic violence. Registration begins at 7:30 am. The event will kick off with a warm up, followed by timed race for runners and a more leisurely stroll for walkers, strollers and dogs (on leash) at 9:00am.

LEARN MORE: To register or to learn more, visit https://www.womenindistress.org/events/safewalk-run-5k-2018/
or call 954-760-9800 ext. 1245, MWilliams@womenindistress.org.

Petset Presents Petrock Battle of the Bands 11/30/17

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Petset Presents Petrock Battle of the Bands
Thursday, 11/30/2017 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Stache Drinking Den + Coffee Bar
109 SW 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
RSVP / Register
Cost: is $15.00 for PetSet members, $25.00 for non-members, and $35.00 to attend PetRock and join PetSet

This one-night battle of the bands, promises a great evening out with friends and musicians while benefiting two equally great causes – PetSet and the Humane Society of Broward County. The event begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 30th at Stache, Drinking Bar + Coffee Den in Fort Lauderdale. The first band will begin performing at 7:00 pm. The cost to attend is $15.00 for PetSet members, $25.00 for non-members, and $35.00 to attend PetRock and join PetSet. Participants will enjoy two complimentary drinks.
PetRock is the furriest battle of the bands in history! The three selected bands, The Hoy Polloy, Del Pelson and MJJAy will perform and compete and a panel of celebrity judges will choose a winner. The audience will also have the opportunity to vote for their “fan favorite” as a weigh in for the judge’s decision. Chris Cruz will be the Emcee and DJ for the night. The judge’s pick of the “Battle of the Bands” will win the exclusive opportunity to play a paid performance at a Damn Good Hospitality Group location.

7th World Congress on Breast Cancer 5/10/18

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7th World Congress on Breast Cancer
Thursday, 05/10/2018 – 05/11/2018 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
Frankfurt, Germany
H4 Hotel Frankfurt Messe Oeserstraße 180, 65933 Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
Frankfurt, Georgia 65933
Website
Cost: $499

The 7th World Congress on Breast Cancer, which is going to be held during May 10-11, 2018, Frankfurt, Germany. Organized by Conferenceseries LLC will bring together world class Radiologists, Chemotherapists, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurses, researchers, professors and scientists to discuss strategies and advancements in Breast Cancer and Women Health.

DESIGN YAA Exhibit opens at Young At Art Museum 10/21/17

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DESIGN YAA Exhibit opens at Young At Art Museum
Saturday, 10/21/2017 – 04/21/2018 10:00 am –
Young At Art Museum
751 SW 121 ave,
Davie, Florida 33325
Website
Cost: Entrance to Design YAA is included with Museum admission: $14 per person; $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1; and $11 for military members and their immediate families

Young At Art Museum presents Design YAA, an exciting and fully immersive new world of art and design for visitors learn and play in, from Saturday, October 21 through Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Young At Art Museum, located at 751 SW 121st Ave. in Davie. The exhibition will transform Young At Art’s largest gallery, the Knight gallery, from floor to ceiling by acclaimed mural and installation artists Felici Asteinza and Joey Fillastre, known as MILAGROS. Their eye-popping patterns and interactive show room spaces will feature a wide range of furniture, clothing and inventions for visitors to explore. Every object, surface and room within the installation will be covered in patterns creating an overwhelming optical experience for guests and their families to take photos in and become a part of!

Visitors can try on custom painted clothing from a bedroom closet to camouflage themselves into the room, dine at a surrealistic kitchen table, or break a sweat in our wacky home gym. Guests can lounge in a custom painted living room and channel-surf through a variety of engaging videos. They will even have the chance to make their own art inspired by MILAGROS!

Entrance to Design YAA is included with Museum admission: $14 per person; $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1; and $11 for military members and their immediate families. Young At Art Museum is located at 751 SW 121st. Ave. in Davie. Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org

Family-Friendly Halloween Party hosted by Young At Art 10/27/17

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Family-Friendly Halloween Party hosted by Young At Art
Friday, 10/27/2017 – 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Young At Art Museum
751 SW 121 ave,
Davie, Florida 33325
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Cost: Museum Admission: $14 per person; $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1; and $11 for military members their immediate families.

Put on your favorite costume and get into the Halloween spirit for a night of artful, frightful fun for the entire family at Young At Art Museum. This museum-wide party features Halloween-themed Art Activities, Monster Mash Music Time; Colorful Costume Parade, Family Costume Contest; and more!
Museum Admission: $14 per person; $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1; and $11 for military members their immediate families.
For more information visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org or call 954-424-0085.Young At Art Museum is located at 751 SW 121 Ave. in Davie.

Hispanic Unity of Florida Entrepreneur Summit 2017 10/5/17

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Hispanic Unity of Florida Entrepreneur Summit 2017
Thursday, 10/05/2017 – 10/05/2017 07:00 am – 01:30 pm
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314
Website
Cost: Free

The 6th Annual Entrepreneur Summit, a learning and networking event, is a Hispanic Unity of Florida production in partnership with its host, Nova Southeastern University. It will showcase the diverse array of businesses that contribute to South Florida’s regional economy. Hundreds of established and emerging businesses will learn from seasoned experts how to grow their businesses and share their insights and best tips for success. The event will feature a special session with keynote speaker, an awards ceremony and conversation with the American Dreamer awardees. The day will also include a plenary session on leadership development, eight workshops, and an exhibit hall with more than 30 business support organizations.

Fury Road Riding Club Announces Official ‘All Riders Welcome’ Bike Nite Every Tuesday 8/29/17

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Fury Road Riding Club Announces Official ‘All Riders Welcome’ Bike Nite Every Tuesday
Tuesday, 08/29/2017 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Bike Nite
1219 South Federal Highway,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
Website
Cost: FREE

When a motorcycle riding club outgrows allocated parking space, it’s simply a great sign that there’s a better location for the club. Fury Road Riding Club (www.FuryRoadRC.com), the fastest growing motorcycle enthusiast riding club of men and women in South Florida officially announces their new bike nite home at Buffalo Wild Wings, 1219 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach (directly across from Target).

“When you have a loyal following of like-minded individuals, it really made the move smooth and we quickly grew as the word spread about the club and it’s mission,” said Andrew “Dre” Sloan, CEO & Executive Director of Fury Road R.C. “Our new space is very accommodating, plenty of room for growth and the management and service is very helpful to all our riders,” added Sloan.

Fury Road R.C. makes appearances at charity and community events to offer awareness and bring some loud fun to all occasions. Riders wear our signature t-shirts designed by Kala Sloan, Fury Road R.C. Director of Brand Development and Merchandising that are a sign of our mission.

“Every week a featured bike goes under our tent and we ask the rider to share a story about their bike or a ride they took with it and it really creates a nice bond with everyone,” said Adrienne Mazzone, President, TransMedia Group and Fury Road R.C. Director of Media Relations. “We all make sure to greet each rider personally and introduce them to all new riders around so they feel comfortable and look to come back again and again,” added Mazzone.

Some of the rides Fury Road R.C. does brings some thunder to events, share images and help get extra exposure. Our road Captain Michael will plan out rides after bike nite which is our famous tunnel run in Fort Lauderdale or head North up past Mar Largo and the beautiful ride up AIA, as well as many other destinations in which Graciano Drwila, Director of Operations and Sales for Fury Road R.C., will film with his go pro! As riders get to know everyone, they’re added to our group chat where plans are made 7 days a week, rides planned and the Fury Road R.C. family continues to grow.

We invite media to come out and get to know the riders, talk about some rides we’ve done and plans ahead. Special guests will also be available along with some beautiful motorcycles.

For more information about Fury Road Riding Club or how to become a sponsor, visit www.FuryRoadRC.com and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Fury Road RC:
is an organically grown riding club consisting of motorcycle enthusiasts that all have a similar desire to ride and ride for others. Our mission of dedication in making an impact throughout South Florida and beyond has created a full throttle of interest from people all over the state. Fury Road R.C. riders attend many events from grand openings to fundraisers, educational institutions and even missions that involved decorated US servicemen and women. Everyone, including attendees and members of the media, adds to the success of each endeavor as we assist in many ways from inviting media, raising attention and sharing your mission with others. Our target is to add exposure to charities across South Florida and beyond!
Fury Road R.C. Website: www.furyroadrc.com, Twitter: @FuryRoadRC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuryRoadRC/?fref=ts, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/furyroadrc/
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Avi Hoffman’s Too Jewish? 7/20/17, 7/27/17, 8/3/17

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Avi Hoffman’s Too Jewish?
Thursday, 07/20/2017 – 08/03/2017 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Stage Door Theatre
8036 Sample Road,
Margate, Florida 33065

Cost: $36

Avi Hoffman returns to Stage Door Theater to perform his award-winning, one-man show Too Jewish? Since its premier in 1994, the production has been played thousands of times across the world, as well as the national PBS network.

In Too Jewish?, Avi Hoffman combines music, comedy, impersonations and personal reminiscences to take audiences on a journey through his Jewish roots. The show also illustrates the traditions and history of his beloved Yiddish culture. In “Too Jewish?”, audiences throughout can identify with the humor and music of his upbringing. Jews and non-Jews alike, laugh and cry with Avi, as he takes them on a journey through history, relating stories of his family’s immigrant background and the culture within which he was raised. He has discovered the “lost treasures” of Jewish comedy and music. He has found the songs and routines that entertained hundreds of thousands of people from the Catskills to Miami Beach, from Carnegie Hall to the Yiddish Vaudeville.

Avi Hoffman’s Too Jewish? 7/19/17, 7/26/17, 8/2/17

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Avi Hoffman’s Too Jewish?
Wednesday, 07/19/2017 – 08/03/2017 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stage Door Theatre
8036 Sample Road,
Margate, Florida 33065

Cost: $36

Avi Hoffman returns to Stage Door Theater to perform his award-winning, one-man show Too Jewish? Since its premier in 1994, the production has been played thousands of times across the world, as well as the national PBS network.

In Too Jewish?, Avi Hoffman combines music, comedy, impersonations and personal reminiscences to take audiences on a journey through his Jewish roots. The show also illustrates the traditions and history of his beloved Yiddish culture. In “Too Jewish?”, audiences throughout can identify with the humor and music of his upbringing. Jews and non-Jews alike, laugh and cry with Avi, as he takes them on a journey through history, relating stories of his family’s immigrant background and the culture within which he was raised. He has discovered the “lost treasures” of Jewish comedy and music. He has found the songs and routines that entertained hundreds of thousands of people from the Catskills to Miami Beach, from Carnegie Hall to the Yiddish Vaudeville.

iMoneySlots Festival of Games 6/30/17

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iMoneySlots Festival of Games
Saturday, 06/30/2017 – 06/30/2017 10:10 am – 10:10 pm
Planet Kids Indoor Playground and Cafe
2403 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33137
Website
Cost: Free

The fans of all types of games are invited to the iMoneySlots Gaming Festival. The party program includes different variants of gaming workshops( table games, board games, video games), photo zones with the popular heroes from the games and gaming activities. The food and drinks are free. Welcome!

Open Mic Tuesdays 6/27/17

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Open Mic Tuesdays
Tuesday, 06/27/2017 – 06/27/2017 06:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Art Serve
1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: 5

Open Mic Tuesdays
June 27th Edition

With Featured Performer:
Beauty Lies

Sing. Perform. Play. Laugh.

Doors Open – 6:30 pm
Showtime 7:00 pm
Admission – $5

ArtServe
1350 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale 33304

ArtServe presents Open Mic Tuesdays hosted by the inimitable Michelle Rose Domb. We welcome talent from all walks of life: actors, singers, musicians, dancers, spoken word poets, comedians and more. There’s a mic, a barstool, a spotlight… all we need is you!

Show begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Time slots fill up Fast. It is highly recommended that artists register for the event in advance, to secure his/her time slot here: http://www.artserve.org/products-page/art-gift-shop/open-mic-tuesdays/.

Solo talent is designated up to 8 minutes. Group talent is designated up to 10 minutes. Respect the time given/share your time by sticking around after your performance= respecting your fellow talent. We all love playing to a full house!

Sound check will be made available on a first-come first-serve basis from 5-6pm.
Bring your instruments — house PA provided.

Concessions will be available.

This event repeats 4TH Tuesday Of The Month!

ArtServe empowers local artists and cultural entities to achieve their vision, improve the cultural fabric of our community and discover innovations in the arts by providing ongoing programs, facilities and services.

Open Mic Tuesdays – Sing. Perform. Play. Laugh #GetServed!

The Real Deal 3rd Annual Broward Real Estate Showcase and Forum 2017 4/20/17

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The Real Deal 3rd Annual Broward Real Estate Showcase and Forum 2017
Thursday, 04/20/2017 – 04/20/2017 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA)
1855 Griffin Rd,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
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Cost: Tickets are $25 each. Early bird tickets are available until March 20 for $15 each.

The Real Deal magazine, the leading real estate publication in New York, South Florida and Los Angeles, is once again bringing together the industry’s biggest power players for the third annual Broward County Real Estate Showcase & Forum taking place on April 20 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA).

Among the esteemed roster of panelists are Louise Sunshine, Strategic Advisor for Fort Partners; Shahab Karmely, Founder and CEO of KAR Properties, Tim Elmes of Coldwell Banker; Peggy Fucci, President and CEO of OneWorld Properties; Gonzalo Navarro, COO and Co-founder of ArX Solutions; Bob Zangrillo, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Dragon Global; and many more.

Following the success of its third annual South Florida real estate showcase last fall, the Broward County Forum & Showcase is expected to draw in a crowd of more than 3,000 real estate professionals and will feature over 30 exhibitors —from brokers, developers and architects to designers, investors and homebuyers.

Recognized as a must-read source for real estate news in New York, South Florida and Los Angeles, The Real Deal has a readership of more than 130,000 real estate professionals in print and more than 2 million monthly visitors online. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit: www.therealdeal.com/soflaforum. Tickets are $25 each. Early bird tickets are available until March 20 for $15 each.
Panel topics include:
• The economics of development amid a new administration and continuing global market uncertainty
• Looking at how technology — including easy access to big data — will transform the South Florida real estate industry
• The future of the residential market in Broward as we hit the post-peak segment of the cycle

Open Mic Tuesdays 2/28/17

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Open Mic Tuesdays
Tuesday, 02/28/2017 – 02/28/2017 06:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Art Serve
1350 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: 5

Open Mic Tuesdays
Sing. Perform. Play. Laugh.
Feb 28

Doors Open – 6:30 pm | Showtime 7:00 pm
Admission – $5

ArtServe
1350 E Sunrise Blvd | Fort Lauderdale 33304

ArtServe presents Open Mic Tuesdays hosted by the inimitable Michelle Rose Domb! We welcome talent from all walks of life: actors, singers, musicians, dancers, spoken word poets, comedians and more. There’s a mic, a barstool, a spotlight… all we need is you!

Show begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Time slots fill up Fast. It is highly recommended that artists register for the event in advance, to secure his/her time slot here: http://www.artserve.org/products-page/art-gift-shop/open-mic-tuesdays/.

Solo talent is designated up to 8 minutes. Group talent is designated up to 10 minutes. Respect the time given/share your time by sticking around after your performance= respecting your fellow talent. We all love playing to a full house!

Sound check will be made available on a first-come first-serve basis from 5-6pm.
Bring your instruments — house PA provided.

Concessions will be available.

This event repeats 4TH Tuesday Of The Month!

ArtServe empowers local artists and cultural entities to achieve their vision, improve the cultural fabric of our community and discover innovations in the arts by providing ongoing programs, facilities and services.

Open Mic Tuesdays – Sing. Perform. Play. Laugh #GetServed!

BACCF 2017 – Annual Feijoada 1/28/17

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BACCF 2017 – Annual Feijoada
Saturday, 01/28/2017 – 11:30 am – 03:30 pm
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
2400 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Members: $60.00 Non-Members: $90.00 Children 10 and younger: $35.00

The “Feijoada” is one of the most important annual events organized by the Chamber, when we welcome in the new Board of Directors for the upcoming year and thank our members for their continued contributions. An informal luncheon held on a Saturday afternoon, BACCF members and friends gather together to celebrate. .

“Feijoada” is considered by some as Brazil’s national dish – a stew of beans with a variety of beef and pork cuts. It is typically served with rice and accompanied by chopped fried collard greens, lightly roasted coarse cassava flour, and peeled and sliced oranges. You must try a real Brazilian caipirinhas made with cachaça, making it a perfect occasion to treat employees, friends and clients alike.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Simply choose the level that best fits your needs and secure your spot today.

$3,000 Sponsorship Level
$6,000 Future-Member Price

× 10 complimentary invitations
× Premium reserved seating table with company sign
× Company Logo with premium positioning on event invitation
× Eblast to BACCF mailing list
× Post on social media
× Listing on BACCF website with a hyperlink to your website
× Company Logo on all promotional material
× Special recognition at the event
× Display table and distribution of promotional material at event
× Company banner at event
× May provide a prize to be raffled at event

$1,500 Sponsorship Level
$3,000 Future-Member Price

× 6 complimentary invitations
× Preferred reserved seating
× Company Logo on event invitation
× Eblast to BACCF mailing list
× Post on social media
× Company Logo on all promotional material
× Display table and distribution of promotional material at event
× May provide a prize to be raffled at event

$500 Sponsorship Level
$1,000 Future-Member Price

× 2 complimentary invitations
× Company Name on event invitation
× Eblast to BACCF mailing list
× Post on social media
× Company Name on all promotional material
× Distribution of promotional material at event
× May provide a prize to be raffled at event

$250 Display Table | Special opportunity for Members only

× Display table and distribution of promotional material at event
× 1 company representative at booth (does not include event invitation)
× May provide a prize to be raffled

$1,800 Promotional Shot Glasses | Special opportunity for Members only

× 200 shot glasses glasses will be custom-made with your company’s Logo to be given to guests as a take-home gift

Rail Fun Day 1/28/17

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Rail Fun Day
Saturday, 01/28/2017 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tri-Rail’s Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach
500 Gulf Stream Way,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Website
Cost: Free

Kids and families are invited to Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day,” presented by Baptist Health Care on Demand! This FREE, fun-filled afternoon for the entire family will feature arts and crafts, face painting, live entertainment, food trucks and more.

As part of the festivities, young stars will show off their singing talents as they compete in “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent,” hosted by DJ Mack of Y100. The first place winner will receive a $500 grand prize.

Ride the train to the event with round-trip fares for just $5, in addition to free rides for kids 12 and under on this day only. Plus, the first 100 riders to visit the Tri-Rail booth and present a valid Tri-Rail ticket dated Jan. 28, 2017 will receive a free gift!

Art Talk with artist Samson Kambalu 12/1/16

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Art Talk with artist Samson Kambalu
Thursday, 12/01/2016 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Moses-Burning-BushNSU Art Museum
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
More Information
Cost: FREE

In conjunction with the premiere of his first solo U.S. exhibition, Nyau Cinema, this talk by Samson Kamblau titled Sepia Rain, will explore relationships between early 20th century art, cinema, and Kambalu’s work as a contemporary artist of African origin.

This event will be followed by a book signing with the artist. To pre-order book museumstore@moafl.org or 954-262-0255.

This event is FREE as part of Free First Thursdays Starry Nights presented by PNC Bank.

Seating is limited, RSVP requested. RSVP : moareservations@moafl.org or 954-262-0258.

Pet Express Doggy Fest 10/30/16

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Pet Express Doggy Fest
Sunday, 10/30/2016 – 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
FLYER-SOCIAL-MEDIAMarkham Park
16001 W State Road 84,
Sunrise, Florida 33326
Website
Cost: $10

Pet Express Doggy Fest Miami & Broward is a fun-filled day for all dogs. Enjoy a wide variety of activities, adopt, training, shows, demos, food, music and treats! Halloween Doggy Costume for cash and Prizes

Art & Elliman 10/13/16

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Art & Elliman
Thursday, 10/13/2016 – 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Art_Elliman_Eflyer_October_Boca_eflyer-2Douglas Elliman Boca Raton
444 E. Palmetto Park Road,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431

Cost: Free

Join Lisa Bottoo Lee on Thursday, October 13 at 5:30 pm at Douglas Elliman’s Boca Raton office and marvel in her exquisite Art display while mixing, mingling and enjoying an array of wine and cheese selections.

National Technology Day 1/6/17

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National Technology Day
Friday, 01/06/2017 – 01/06/2017 12:00 am – 11:45 pm
hostgator Miami
123 hostgator dr,
Miami, Florida 33101
Website
Cost: Free

Celebrate National Technology Day with HostGator. Technology Day honors all of the achievements technology has given us throughout time. Now it’s time to make your own contribution to the world of technology with your own website!

The Eric Charles Group Returns to the Hard Rock Casino’s Piano Hollywood 9/24/16

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The Eric Charles Group Returns to the Hard Rock Casino’s Piano Hollywood
Saturday, 09/24/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hard Rock Casino's Pinao Hollywood Lounge
1 Seminole Way,
hollywood, Florida 33020
Website
Cost:

The Eric Charles Group is delighted to return to Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood at the Piano Hollywood Nightclub this Saturday September 24 at 8 pm. Through the best of the old school classics in R&B, Soul and Blues-derived dance music including The Rolling Stones, The JBs, The Temptations, Al Greene, Johnny Talyor and more, Charles brings his inimitable range and style to the stage backed up by the best old-school rhythm section around

Nutrition Smart to Donate 10 percent of Sales to the Alzheimer’s Association 9/17/16

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Nutrition Smart to Donate 10 percent of Sales to the Alzheimer’s Association
Saturday, 09/17/2016 – 09:00 am – 09:00 pm
Nutrition Smart
10980 Pines Blvd,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026
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Cost: Free

Nutrition Smart is excited to announce that 10% of all sales from normal store operating hours on Saturday, September 17th 2016 will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

TheFitExpo 10/8/16

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TheFitExpo
Saturday, 10/08/2016 – 10/09/2016 10:00 pm – 06:00 pm
TFE-landing_headerFroward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316,
Miami, Florida 33193
Website
Cost: 40

TheFitExpo, the West Coast’s largest and much-celebrated fitness expo announces its first East Coast event with a two-day expo at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th, 2016. The family-friendly event is set to bring together thousands of fitness enthusiasts from South Florida and around the country. Attendees will have a chance to meet fitness celebrities, discover over 150 health and wellness products and services, have access to free fitness classes and cooking demos, witness live fitness competitions, and much more.

John Offerdahls Broward Health Gridiron GrillOff Food and Wine Festival 11/12/16

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John Offerdahls Broward Health Gridiron GrillOff Food and Wine Festival
Saturday, 11/12/2016 – 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
GIGO-2016-logoPompano Beach Amphitheater
1806 NE 6 Street,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
Website
Cost: $85 General Admission Ticket; $125 VIP Ticket Package

Food and football will collide at the seventh annual John Offerdahl’s Broward Health® Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Wine Festival, set for Saturday, November 12. The seventh annual culinary competition for charity will pair NFL legends with South Florida’s top chefs as they p the finest grilled sensations and will feature deliciously creative food, wine, spirits and more.

The Gridiron Grill-Off ticket will give attendees 21 and older the opportunity to sample signature dishes created by Miami Dolphins legends and top local chefs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The VIP ticket package allows attendees early access into the Gridiron Grill-Off at 12 p.m.

All of event net proceeds will benefit Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation and its mission to “Feed the Needs of Kids in Crisis.” VIP and general-admission tickets for this competition are now on sale at www.gridirongrilloff.com.

Charmed By Charity 7/21/16

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Charmed By Charity
Thursday, 07/21/2016 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
evite-7-21-mealsonwheels-002Alex & Ani Boutique
1012 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33331
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Cost: Free

Come enjoy lite bites & shop for a cause at Alex & Ani on Las Olas Blvd.
15% of all sales will benefit Meals on Wheels South Florida.
RSVP: jwescott@mowsoflo.org

Ode to Summer 7/9/16

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Ode to Summer
Saturday, 07/09/2016 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
odetosummerReggis Park
4005 S Hiatus Rd,
Davie, Florida 33330
RSVP / Register
Cost: $80 – $100

Join Sensory Delights Catering for another amazing evening of delectable food, soothing music and enchanting setting. You will enjoy a meticulously crafted four-course dinner that will include beverages. And for the very first time, our very own Food Network Star Chef Lemaire will be joined by Food Network’s Chopped Champion and Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen Contestant, Chef Roshni Gurnani. They have created a menu that celebrates the summer and that will leave you wanting more.

3rd Annual Haitian Cultural Celebration 5/14/16

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3rd Annual Haitian Cultural Celebration
may 14- flyer -finalMay 14, 2016- 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd.
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311
Free Admission and Plenty of Free Parking

Book Signing, Panel Discussion and Cultural Exposition
Family Event with Art, Hand Made Crafts, Spoken Word with MECCA and Cultural Entertainment. Traditional Cuisine Available for Purchase

Montfort Alexis, Author launches his new French book titled: “De La Pauvreté A La Prospérité: Décentralisation et Développement Economique En Haïti”
“From Poverty to Prosperity: Decentralization and Economic Development in Haiti.”

For further information please call: (305)-416-6868

The Gatsby Gala 6/2/16

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The Gatsby Gala
Thursday, 06/02/2016 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
save-the-date-sampleWoodlands Country Club
4600 Woodlands Boulevard, Tamarac,
Tamarac, Florida 33317
Website
Cost: $65 in advance, $75 at the door

Members of the South Florida community are invited to attend Broward Meals on Wheels’ annual Gatsby Gala on June 2, 2016. Celebrating more than 32 years in the community, Broward Meals on Wheels is hosting the trendy event from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Woodlands Country Club in Tamarac.
The Roaring 20’s -themed soiree will feature a trendy evening of food, speakeasy-approved spirits, big band entertainment, silent auctions, dancing and more. In addition, two honorees from the community who have contributed significantly to meals on wheels will be awarded the evening of the event.

For more information, please email jwescott@bmow.org or call 954.714.6922.

International Roller Derby Tournament Beach Brawl 2016 4/13/16

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International Roller Derby Tournament Beach Brawl 2016
Friday, 05/13/2016 – 05/15/2016 09:00 am – 07:00 pm
GCDG_brawlflyer_2016_Final-frontBroward County Convention Center
1950 EISENHOWER BOULEVARD,
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida 33316
Website
Cost: $15.00

Come out for a weekend of heart pumping non-stop derby girl action. Tickets on sale NOW! Eighteen (18) domestic and international roller derby teams will be participating in the record breaking event. Family friendly entertainment is just a click away, whether this is your first time or you are a stalwart fan. Meet roller girls from Great Britain, Canada, France, and Germany! Tickets available for single day and full weekend, discount children’s tickets available.

First-Time Homebuyer Seminar 4/23/16

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First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Saturday, 04/23/2016 – 04/23/2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
1200x650A-Charleston_Exterior-8745Charleston Commons
4335 Haverhill Road N.,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33417
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Cost: Free

Thinking about buying your first home? South Florida’s Number-One Homebuilder Lennar Homes will host a “First-Time Homebuyer Seminar” on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at their new West Palm Beach townhome and villa community, Charleston Commons, located at 4335 Haverhill Road N. West Palm Beach, FL 33417.
The presentation will highlight the many benefits of owning a home instead of renting, and will begin at 10:30 a.m. First-time home buyers are invited to enjoy food and refreshments from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.

Putt for Paws during Island Paws Rescue’s Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course 6/4/16

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Putt for Paws during Island Paws Rescue’s Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course
Saturday, 06/04/2016 – 11:00 am – 05:00 pm
IPR-Save-the-DatePompano Beach Municipal Golf Course
1101 North Federal Highway,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
RSVP / Register
Cost: $100 before April 30; $125 April 30 or later

Island Paws Rescue’s Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course will give golfers the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon on the links while raising funds that will directly help animals in need. Participants will be able to enter various athletic pursuits held in conjunction with the tournament, including longest drive, horseshoes and closest-to-the-pin contests. Following the event, there will be an awards ceremony and after-party held at Galuppi’s Restaurant.

Proceeds from the four-person scramble-style tournament will support Island Paws Rescue’s mission of saving the lives of stray dogs, cats, puppies and kittens throughout South Florida and from the islands of Bimini and Abaco through adoption, education and spay and neuter clinics. Register online today! Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Old Town Untapped 4/1/16

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Old Town Untapped
Sunday, 04/01/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
for-event-briteBailey Contemporary Arts
41 NE st Street,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
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Cost: Free

Join us for Old Town Untapped, Pompano Beach’s 1st ever Craft Brew & Arts Festival! A night filled with free craft beer samples from Pompano’s own breweries, live music, food trucks, art and more! Located in the heart of Downtown Pompano Beach!

This month we will be featuring select craft brews from 26 Degrees Brewing & Bangin Banjo Brewery as well as traditional German bites from Checkers Old Munchen, food trucks and live music by Natty bos.

The Commonwealth Institute Celebrates Top Women-Led Businesses of 2016 with a Kick Off Event at Tesla! 4/7/16

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The Commonwealth Institute Celebrates Top Women-Led Businesses of 2016 with a Kick Off Event at Tesla!
Thursday, 04/07/2016 – 04/20/2016 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
The-commonTesla Dania Beach Showroom
1949 Tigertail Blvd.,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

On April 7th, Tesla invites you to an evening celebrating The Commonwealth Institute’s (TCI) Top Women of 2016 at their Dania Beach showroom. Mix and mingle with TCI members and kick off our Top Women-Led businesses of 2016 and test drive a Tesla Model S! Festivities will conclude with the 11th Annual Awards Ceremony & Luncheon on April 20th. At the annual Top Women-Led Businesses luncheon on April 20th, we’ll introduce you to a panel of four of these exceptional women, compare the results to last year’s survey, and share how Florida women are leading.

Lennar Hosts First-Time Homebuyer Seminar 3/19/16

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Lennar Hosts First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Saturday, 03/19/2016 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chelsea-Place-Homebuyer-Seminar-003Temporary Welcome Home Center
6325 W. Commercial Blvd,
Tamarac, Florida 33319
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Cost: Free

Lennar Homes will host a “First-time Homebuyer Seminar” on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Welcome Home Center, located at 6325 W. Commercial Blvd. Tamarac, FL 33319. The seminar will highlight the many benefits of owning a home instead of renting. First-time homebuyers are invited to enjoy food and refreshments from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Please call to RSVP for this event: 888-203-9539.

Lennar Homes Model Grand Opening Celebration and Family Fun at Ashton Parc 3/12/16

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Lennar Homes Model Grand Opening Celebration and Family Fun at Ashton Parc
Saturday, 03/12/2016 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Ashton-Park-Model-Grand-Opening-3-12-16Ashton Parc Welcome Home Center
4014 Allerdale Place,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
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Cost: Free

Lennar Homes will host a “Model Grand Opening Celebration and Family Fun Day” on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at their luxury townhome community, Ashton Parc. Attendees will enjoy kid’s entertainment, food and refreshments, and will be among the first to tour the new professionally decorated model townhomes. City Furniture interior decorators will host a special presentation at 1 p.m. for attendees sharing their expert tips and ideas for decorating new homes. For information, call 866-778-8960.

Knight Arts Challenge grant- Community Conversation schedule 3/16/16 – 4/6/16

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Knight Arts Challenge grant- Community Conversation schedule
March 16 – April 6
Locations around South Florida
KAC 2016 Digital-Flyer_InstagramMore Information

The 2016 Knight Arts Challenge Grant application period opens on April 4, 2016 and closes on May 2, 2016. To help potential applicants, the Knight Foundation has set up Community Conversations across South Florida during March and April.

Community Conversations Schedule
March 16, 6:30 p.m.
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Blvd., second floor
Miami
Panel: Hattie Mae Williams of the Tattooed Ballerinas; Susan Caraballo of FEAST Miami and Hannah Nicholas of the alt Default.

March 17, 6:30 p.m.
Overtown Youth Center, Auditorium
450 NW 14th St.
Miami
Panel: Mikhaile Solomon of the Prizm Art Fair; Zedric Bembry of Live in Color and representatives of Delou Africa.

March 21, 6:30 p.m.
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Black Box Theater
10950 SW 211th St.
Cutler Bay
Panel: Deborah Mitchell of Artists in Residence in Everglades and representatives from New Theatre.

March 22, 6:30 p.m. in English; 7:30 p.m. in Spanish
Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment, Garden Plaza Room
4800 Palm Ave.
Hialeah
Panel: Francisco Tardio of Microtheater; Joaquin Martinez, of the Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus and the Hialeah Cultural Center.

March 23, 6:30 p.m.
The Projects Space @ FATVillage, FATVillage Arts District
521 NW First Ave.
Fort Lauderdale
Panel: Darius Daughtry and Seth Levit of the Jason Taylor Foundation and Mindy Shrago of the Young at Art Museum.

March 24, 6:30 p.m. in English, 7:30 p.m. in Spanish
West Dade’s Artefactus Theater
12302 SW 133rd Court
Miami West Kendall.
Panel: Jose Manuel Dominguez of Artefactus and Joann Yarrow of Teatro Prometeo.

April 5, 1:15 p.m.
Islamorada’s History of Diving Museum
82990 Overseas Hwy.
Islamorada

April 6, 1:15 p.m.
Key West, Gato Building
1100 Simonton St.
Key West

We will also host office hours to give one-on-one feedback about applications:
April 23, 2 to 4 p.m., Macondo Coffee Roasters, 2494 NW 89th Place, Doral
April 27, 5 to 7 p.m., Panther Coffee, 2390 NW Second Ave, Miami (Wynwood)

The Joey DeFrancesco Trio at Miniaci March 12 3/12/16

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The Joey DeFrancesco Trio at Miniaci March 12
Saturday, 03/12/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
homepagejoeyRose & Alfred Mianiaci Performing Arts Center
3100 Ray Ferrero Blvd,
Davie, Florida 33314
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Cost: 40

South Florida JAZZ, the area’s premier modern jazz organization, is excited to present the Joey DeFrancesco Trio on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 8:00 PM. This concert takes place at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd, Davie 33314. Tickets are $40 ($10 students with I.D.) and can be purchased from Ticketmaster either online at southfloridajazz.org or by calling 954-462-0222.

Joey DeFrancesco is not only a masterful jazz organist, but also an accomplished trumpeter, and vocalist. He has released more than 30 albums as a leader and also has played or recorded with jazz icons Miles Davis and Jimmy Smith, as well as David Sanborn, Arturo Sandoval, Benny Golson, James Moody, Elvin Jones, John McLaughlin, George Benson, Ray Charles and even Bette Midler.

In addition to his three Grammy nominations, DeFrancesco is a 10-time winner of the Down Beat Critics Poll and has won the Down Beat Readers Poll every year since 2005, plus a number of JazzTimes and Jazz Journalist Association awards. He was an inaugural member of the Hammond Hall of Fame in 2014.

DeFranceso’s emergence in the 1980s marked the renaissance for the B3 organ, which had been largely replaced by more portable keyboard synthesizers.  Joey reignited the flame with the vintage sound of his Hammond, and in so doing, also revived the careers of many other proponents of the “big dawg” of keyboard instruments. Joey, however, is the universally acknowledged “King of the Jazz Organ.”

ARTISTIC PERSONNEL
Joey DeFrancesco – organ, trumpet and vocals
Dan Wilson – electric guitar
Jason Brown – drums

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

33rd Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games 3/5/16

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33rd Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games
Saturday, 03/05/2016 – 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
DSC_2530-Bands-003Plantation Heritage Park
1100 S Fig Tree Ln,
Plantation, Florida 33317
Website
Cost: $20 presale, $25 at the gate, $2 children 6-14 years, 5 years and under are free

The Scottish American Society of South Florida will hold their 33rd Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games on Saturday March 5, 2016, at Plantation Heritage Park.

Join us for a day of celebrating Scottish Culture and Heritage. Highlights include massed pipe bands, heavy athletics, country dancing, highland dancing, clans and societies, fiddling and singing, piping and drumming competitions, sheepherding, Scottish food, drink, and merchandise. Live music performances feature Off Kilter “Celtic rock” and the “Brigadoons” who perform traditional Scottish music.

The Festival and games are open to the public. Hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM., rain or shine. Admittance is $20 at ticket outlets in advance, online, with no service charge, and $25 at the gate, children 6-14 years are $2, under 6 years old are free.

Heritage Park is located west of Ft. Lauderdale at:
1100 S. Fig Tree Lane (W 63rd Ave)
(North of the I595 on Peters Rd. between SR441 and University Drive)

The Scottish American Society of South Florida is a 501(c)3 not for profit, organization dedicated to the furtherance of Scottish culture through Scottish dance, music and art. The organization holds events throughout the year including the Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games and an annual Burns Supper, which commemorates the birth of the poet Robert Burns. Most years scholarships are awarded for academic courses and Scottish performing arts.

For further information and advance tickets please go to www.SASSF.org, call 954-460-5000.

Trap House Mondays @ Cafe Iguana Pines 1/18/16

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Trap House Mondays @ Cafe Iguana Pines
Monday, 01/18/2016 – 01/25/2016 11:00 pm – 04:00 am
traphousemondaysCafe Iguana Pines
8358 pines blvd,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
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Papa Keith, a pioneer in South Florida radio along with O.P.M. and Timeless Entertainment host Trap House Mondays – an all new night beginning January 18, 2016 and continuing every Monday after that at Cafe Iguana Pines, 8358 pines blvd Pembroke Pines, FL.

Join us as we celebrate Mondays with Trap Music by DJ Bulletproof, Fat Boy Rhymer and DJ Kidd. Ladies in free and drinking free until 12 a.m. Must be 21 or older to party. Dress code – casual.

Terri Lyne Carrington’s Money Jungle 1/9/16

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Terri Lyne Carrington’s Money Jungle
Saturday, 01/09/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Terri-Lyne-Carrington-1Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
3100 Ray Ferrero Blvd,
Davie, Florida 33161
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Cost: $40

Three-time Grammy Award-winning drummer, composer and bandleader Terri Lyne Carrington comes to the Fort Lauderdale area January 9 at 8 PM in “Money Jungle,” an homage to Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach. The concert is part of South Florida JAZZ’s ongoing series bringing the best jazz to South Florida. The performance will be at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Boulevard in Davie. Tickets are $40 at southfloridajazz.org or call (954) 462-0222.

Shortly after graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, she caught the eye of Wayne Shorter, which was revelatory. Gigs followed with luminaries Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Stan Getz, David Sanborn, Cassandra Wilson and Dianne Reeves. After years of extensive touring, Terri relocated to Los Angeles, where she gained attention as the house drummer for the Arsenio Hall Show; then as the drummer on the Quincy Jones late night TV show, VIBE. Ultimately, she returned home where she received an honorary doctorate from Berklee in 2003 and subsequently was appointed to a professorship in 2006 that she still holds.

More recently, Ms Carrington has pursued a successful career releasing seven albums as a bandleader and producer, including the critically acclaimed The Mosaic Project in 2011 with a myriad of great singers, including Esperanza Spalding, Dianne Reeves, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Cassandra Wilson, which won a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album.

In 2013, Carrington released Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue, her much anticipated homage to jazz giants Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Max Roach that coincided with the 50th anniversary of the release of their iconic and provocative 1963 Money Jungle trio album. With this recording, Ms. Carrington made history, as she became the first woman to win a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album. It is that Money Jungle project and its historical relevance that Terri Lyne Carrington brings to this South Florida JAZZ concert.

ARTISTIC PERSONNEL
Terri Lyne Carrington – drums
Antonio Hart – alto saxophone
Aaron Parks – piano
Matt Brewer – acoustic bass
– See more at: http://southfloridajazz.org/cms.php?id=175#sthash.3zCOzVuy.dpuf

This concert is underwritten in part by a generous donation from
SFJ Secretary Emerita Mary Ann Boatright

One Night Only with KellBilly Beer 12/17/15

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One Night Only with KellBilly Beer
Thursday, 12/17/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
KeyBillyThe Filling Station & Garage Bar
3200 NE 12th Avenue,
Oakland Park, Florida 33334
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Islamorada homebrewer, Pat Kennedy will be pouring his awarded Keybilly Island Ale for fans and curious beer drinkers. During the evening, guests can purchase Carintas Tacos cooked with the lightly hopped craft and a KeyBilly infused Key Lime Pie prepared by Chef Adam Feigeles. Escape for a quick getaway to the keys!

For $17 guests can enjoy the two dishes served with a glass of KeyBilly beer and a souvenir glass.

Limited Edition Ben & Jerry’s Beer Pairing 12/16/15

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Limited Edition Ben & Jerry’s Beer Pairing
Wednesday, 12/16/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
New-Begium-BJThe Filling Station & Garage Bar
3200 NE 12th Avenue,
Oakland Park, Florida 33334
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Ben & Jerry’s has partnered with New Belgium Brewery to release this rare, special edition brew that beer and dessert lovers will be able to enjoy at The Filling Station. The limited edition Ben & Jerry’s Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale will be poured alongside 2 flavor filled dishes prepared with the rich chocolatey brew including; Smoked Chicken Tacos with B&J Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale mole sauce and avocado cream and a B&J Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale brownie with a B&J whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

For $16 beer adventurers and curious gourmands can enjoy two treats served with this one-of-a-kind craft beer.

17th Annual Women In Distress Safewalk-Run 5K 2/27/16

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17th Annual Women In Distress Safewalk-Run 5K
Saturday, 02/27/2016 – 07:30 am –
SafeWalk2015_Logo_FinalNova Southeastern University
301 College Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314
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Cost: $25

Women In Distress Invites Community To Take A Step To End Domestic Violence
17th Annual Safewalk-Run 5k To Be Held Saturday, February 27, 2016 At NSU In Davie

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is hosting its 17th Annual SAFEWALK-RUN 5K on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Davie. Registration is now open for all walkers and runners, and their four-legged friends. Proceeds benefit Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc., the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County.

More than 1,000 community members (and their furry friends) will take to the pavement to raise awareness about domestic violence and help Women In Distress reach its goal of raising $150,000, which can provide 1,500 nights of safe shelter for adults and children affected by domestic violence. Registration begins at 7:30 am. The event will kick off with a warm up, followed by timed race for runners and a more leisurely stroll for walkers, strollers and dogs at 9:00am.

Come out and walk or run in honor of those affected by domestic violence. Domestic violence survivors will be cheering on walkers and runners along the route and also walking alongside supporters celebrating the brave steps they’ve taken toward a new violence-free life. February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and information on domestic violence will be available for all participants.

A registration fee is required in order to participate. Pre-registered adults are $25, students are $20, youth participants, ages 6-12 are $15 and dogs can walk for $10 (must be registered with a participating adult or teen). Kids ages 5 and under are free. SAFEWALK participants will enjoy a complimentary breakfast and T-shirt. Kids can enjoy a variety of fun activities and everyone can visit local vendors within our vendor village. Thank you to our sponsors, including Host Sponsor Nova Southeastern University, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., SE Toyota, Sun Sentinel, Thomas Family Foundation, and Ultimate Software for helping keep families safe.

Register now at http://widbc.convio.net/SafeWalk2016 and your registration fee can make a difference by providing the cost of answering two calls for help on our 24-Hour Crisis Hotline.

The Great Thanksgiving Banquet Outreach & Block Party to feed the homeless and needy of South Florida 11/26/15

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The Great Thanksgiving Banquet Outreach & Block Party to feed the homeless and needy of South Florida
Thursday, November 26, 2015, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Miami Rescue Mission (Miami): 2020 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127
Broward Outreach Center (Hollywood): 2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33020
Broward Outreach Center (Pompano): 1700 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069

The Great Thanksgiving Banquet Outreach & Block Party to feed the homeless and needy of South Florida on Thanksgiving Day with Jani-King the King of Clean and Scott Evans Productions Sponsors. Over 3,000 Thanksgiving meals will be served on Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers 3 Campuses. Haircuts start at 8AM on the Miami Campus

The Miami Rescue Mission | Broward Outreach Centers will provide over 3,000 traditional Thanksgiving meals for the homeless and hungry of Miami-Dade and Broward County at The Great Thanksgiving Banquet outdoor block parties. Over 600 volunteers will be serving in various capacities.

Miami and Hollywood will block off a street for a block party while Pompano Festivities will be held outside in their courtyard.

The Miami Rescue Mission | Broward Outreach Centers know Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, fellowship and giving thanks and is eager to provide a festive atmosphere to the homeless and hungry of South Florida. All three campuses will be holding their annual outdoor block party at The Great Thanksgiving Banquet Outreach to make the day special for those in the greatest of need. MRM | BOC expects over 100 homeless men and women to abandon the streets and enter their life-changing programs.

In addition to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, coffee has been graciously donated by the THX Co. and there will be entertainment at each location for both children and adults, including live music with a special performance by Worship Jesus Fellowship at the Miami campus, entertainment provided by Scott Evans Productions at the Hollywood campus, and a bounce house, face painting, and fun family activities at our Pompano campus. Clothing and hygienic products will also be given to individuals and families in need at all campuses, as well as haircuts and medical education and services.
Honorary guests for the Miami campus are Ron Book, Chairman of the Homeless Trust, Power 96 FM’s, DJ Ivy; Miss Haiti Petite 2016, Diana Adeee; and Miss Miami Tropic 2015, Nicole Garchitorena. Honorary guests at Pompano campus are Ms. Andrea McGee, running for representative of Congress District 22 FL and board member, John Liotta.

The Downtown Full Moon Event Howlween Event 10/30/15

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The Downtown Full Moon Event Howlween Event
Friday, October 30at 9:00pm – 3:00am
fullmoonMakers Square Social Club
1142 NE 6th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Door Admission: $15 – $25 (1-day membership Pass)
$10 Pre-sold Passes are available online; and other options for advanced purchased passes with a free drink are also available.
21+ Only Event

We are celebrating Halloween one day earlier just because we can! Also, it makes sense for us to do so since we want you to put some thoughts into designing your Beautiful Creative Costumes that you may wear at least twice if you decide to do something on Saturday as well… Anyways, Friday October 30th is our 5th “Howlween Party” and we have some exciting entertainment in store for you… Looking forward to seeing everyone all decked in, out, and about!

Strongly Suggested Dresscode: Creative Halloween Costumes (The word here is “Creative”, so put your thinking cap on and be original!)
Free admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments

Featuring:
Rafi
Dj Stingray
Chilly
Broward Beat Box
Jason L. Megibow (Lead Drummer)
Enlightened Flow Entertainment (https://www.facebook.com/EnlightenedFlowEntertainment)
Additional Performances (TBA)

Plus,
Live Interactive Art
Drumming
Body / Face Painting
Tarot Reading
Poi / Fire Performance
Massage
Holistic Vendors
Food And Cocktails

Hosted By: Fritz R., Olivia Delaney, Shelby Stone, Jessica Bork, Jason L. Megibow, Mike Moore, Maiah Duck, Sara Molano, Dj Stingray, Chilly

Miami Broward Carnival Kings/Queens, Official J’Ouvert and Parade of Bands and Concert 10/9/15 – 10/11/15

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Miami Broward Carnival Kings/Queens/Individuals and Panorama
Friday, October 9, 2015, 3 p.m.—11 p.m.
Central Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Pl
Lauderhill, FL 33311
Admission: $15 advance tickets (on-line & select South Florida retail outlets)

Miami Broward Carnival Official J’Ouvert
Saturday, October 10, 2015, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Central Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Pl
Lauderhill, FL 33311
Admission: $20 advance tickets (on-line & select South Florida retail outlets)

Miami Broward Carnival Parade of Bands and Concert
MBC 15 pannel-01Sunday, October 11, 2015, 11 a.m. –11 p.m.
Miami-Dade Fairgrounds
10901 Southwest 24 Street
Miami, FL 33165
Admission: $27 online (on-line & select South Florida retail outlets)
www.miamibrowardcarnival.com

Hosted and produced by the Miami Broward Carnival One Carnival Host Committee, this feast of cultural celebration showcases the vast diversity that is the Caribbean culture of Carnival with culinary delights indigenous to the Caribbean, melodious sounds of steel bands, and colorful and elaborate masquerade costumes. This year’s parade of masqueraders includes 19 bands that have been working all year on their portrayals and costume designs.

The #MiamiCarnival music stage will include energizing performances by some of today’s top heavy weight Soca artists. The star-studded concert is headlined by Trinidad’s own Queen of Bacchanal Destra and the Bakanal Band. Other live performances include: Xplosion Band, Dil-e-Nadan, Fadda Fox, Snakey, Menace, Laurena Davis, Claudette Peters, Rudy, Ricardo Drue, Julian Believe, Lyrikal, MC Wassy, and MC-Da Mighty Pencil. Notable DJs who will be behind the decks all day long include: Dynasty, SoSo, 99 Jamz-DJ Waggy T, Renny, Supa Trackz, Choice-One, Rude-Deck and Barrie Hype.

Grand Marshalls for the parade: Sharissa Ryan-Ms. Jaycees Queen-Ms. Montserrat Queen, Miami Broward Carnival Queen 2015.

2015 Miami Broward Carnival Mas Bands and Portrayals
Bajan Fuh Eva (Rum Wild), Breakaway Kru, LLC (Las Vegas Girls), D-Junction Mas (Blissful Dreams), Euphoria Productions (Uncaged), Freaks (A Journey Through the Caribbean), Fusion Carnival LLC (Welcome to Africa), Fun Generation (The Journey of Sampson), Generation-X (The Spirit of Carnival), Island Gems, LLC (Caribbean Flavors), Jamboree Mas, LLC (Paint My Soul), Major Players (Thru Hell and Back), Mascots International (Under the Big Top), One Island Band (A Novel Idea), Party Room Squad (Wonders), Radikal International (Out of India), Revel Nation Carnival (Kosmic Elements), The Carnival Republic (Legends of Persia), Ti Chapo (It’s Paradise in the Caribbean), Wassi Ones (Dey In It).

2015 Miami Broward Carnival Steelbands
Karibbean Knights, Sticks “N”Tones, Silverstars USA, Pantastic Steel, Tamboo Bamboo, Resurrection Steel

TD Bank Presents the 2015 Miami Broward, Jr. Carnival 10/4/15

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TD Bank Presents the 2015 Miami Broward, Jr. Carnival
Sunday, October 4, 2015, 1:00pm – 8:00pm (Parade starts at 2 p.m.)
Miami Broward TD Bank Jr Carnival FlyerCentral Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL 33311
Admission: Parking fee-$1.50 per adult
Adults-$10 admission
Kids 10 years old and under are FREE.
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Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee Inc. presents Junior Carnival Parade of Jr. Mas Bands, Junior Kings & Queens, Female and Male Individuals Parade & Competitions. Young masqueraders will compete based on their creativity, presentation and craftsmanship in their vibrant and colorful masquerade costumes celebrating Caribbean culture. Performances by: The Juggernaut Band and Lauderhill Encore Performing Arts Center and the 2014 Steelband Panorama winners Pantastik and 2013 winner Silver Stars.

South Florida’s youth will have an opportunity to proudly show off they’re wonderfully created and colorful costumes in celebration of their rich Caribbean culture this carnival season. Over 350 young children will participate in the Miami Broward, Jr. Carnival parade and competition on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Central Broward Park (3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311). Gates open at 12:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 2 p.m. Parking fee is $1.50 per adult and admission into the event is $10. Kids under 10 years old are free.

This annual Caribbean inspired family event fosters artistic development and creative freedom, all while inspiring young people to take up the torch of Carnival tradition and carry it high. Young masqueraders will be judged based on their creativity, presentation, originality and craftsmanship of their vibrant and colorful masquerade costumes.

“We are looking forward to a safe and successful Junior Carnival this year as we continue to promote and sustain the culture of the Caribbean people,” says Rose Kelly, Bandleader of Heritage TnT, Jr. Carnival band. “The youths are the future of our Carnival, so we hope to bring more awareness of our culture to them.”

The event encourages young Caribbean-Americans to embrace and celebrate their Caribbean culture by participating in an age-old island tradition. Miami Broward Jr. Carnival is also one of the symbols of diversity and inclusion as there are non-Caribbean children of various backgrounds that also participate in the parade and festivities.

“Although we are second and third generation West Indians, this is our culture. Its longevity depends on the positive inclusion of the children. They are the ones who will carry the torch and ensure that our Carnival never dies,” says Giselle d ’Wassi One, Bandleader for Wassi Babes Jr. Carnival.

Sponsors include;Chubby,Dr. Dominique Lewis,Julian Cameron,Pieter Hendrichus
This year Miami Broward Carnival is proud to be sponsored by America’s Most Convenient Bank, TD Bank.

“TD Bank is thrilled to be a sponsor of this year’s Miami Broward Carnival,” said Andre Khan, V.P. and co-chair of the African American and Caribbean Leadership Employee Resource Group, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank. “TD has built its success by embracing and celebrating the diversity of all customers, employees and community partners through local events like this one. At TD, diversity and inclusion are part of who we are and part of everything we do.”

About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the US, providing more than 8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at approximately 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro DC, the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ To learn more, visit www.tdbank.com. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more, visit www.td.com.

Photographs of New Times Broward/ Palm Beach Pairings on 9/10/15 by Mr Q 305

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The New Times Broward/Palm Beach held its 8th annual Pairings event this past Thursday, once again the Broward Center for the Performing Arts served as host for this magnificent gastronomic event.

Select restaurants from the Broward and Palm Beach areas presented unique signature culinary creations which in turn were paired with local and international wines.

In addition to the flavorful cuisine from South Florida’s best restaurants, hundreds of foodies got to enjoy live entertainment, craft beers and signature cocktails.

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Winn-Dixie Celebrates Bourbon Heritage Month 9/19/15

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Winn-Dixie Celebrates Bourbon Heritage Month
Saturday, 09/19/2015 – 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Miami-3001Winn-Dixie Wine and Spirits Store #300
11292 SR 84,
Davie, Florida 33325
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Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie invites customers to discover their bourbon side and celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month during the month of September. These free bourbon-tasting events will be held on Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 19, at three select Wine & Spirits stores in the South Florida area and will feature new bourbon cocktail samplings and giveaways to introduce old friends to new classics. Join us to find a new taste of bourbon this month.

Winn-Dixie Celebrates Bourbon Heritage Month 9/4/15

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Winn-Dixie Celebrates Bourbon Heritage Month
Friday, 09/04/2015 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Miami-300Winn-Dixie Wine and Spirits Store #300
11292 SR 84,
Davie, Florida 33325
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Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie invites customers to discover their bourbon side and celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month during the month of September. These free bourbon-tasting events will be held on Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 19, at three select Wine & Spirits stores in the South Florida area and will feature new bourbon cocktail samplings and giveaways to introduce old friends to new classics. Join us to find a new taste of bourbon this month.

The 2016 South Florida Firefighter’s Calender Unveiling Weekend 8/28/15 – 8/29/15

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The 2016 South Florida Firefighter’s Calender Unveiling Weekend
Friday, August 28th, 2015, 9:30PM – 2:00AM
2016 Calendar UnveilingRound Up Nightclub
9020 W State Rd 84
Davie, FL 33324

Come meet the Men of the 2016 South Florida Firefighter’s Calendar presented by One Beat CPR + AED at the Unveiling Weekend on August 28th & 29th
Calendars Raise Awareness for Here’s Help, A Safe Haven for Newborns and Friends Forever Rescue and the Jackson Memorial Burn Center

South Florida Firefighter hotties will be “Burning Up” for your love and community support at the 2016 edition unveiling of the South Florida Firefighters Calendar presented by One Beat CPR + AED. Ladies drink for free from 9pm to 3am, and Saturday, August 29th, 2015 at Murphy’s Law Irish Pub at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at 10:00 PM. The Calendar raises awareness for Here’s Help, A Safe Haven for Newborns, Friends Forever Pet Rescue, and University of Miami Jackson Memorial Burn Center.

For the past 24 years, the South Florida Firefighters Calendar has been one of America’s top firefighter calendars. But more importantly, it has raised thousands of dollars for many of South Florida’s charitable causes.

As the calendar continues to grow, there are opportunities which require greater energy and effort. As a result, we are pleased to announce reunification with our presenting sponsor from prior years, One Beat CPR + AED, and a new operational plan effective August 26th, 2015. This new focus will allow the Calendar to achieve greater heights and have a bigger impact on our local communities.

For over 15 years, One Beat CPR + AED has been a strong voice in raising awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, CPR, and Public defibrillator programs in the tri-county area. They offer emergency resuscitative care certification training and are authorized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Safety Health Institute (ASHI).

The South Florida Firefighters Calendar will continue to advocate and raise funds for the charities it’s been affiliated with; however, we are excited to announce we have added CPR and AED awareness to our core initiatives. We’d like to thank our sponsors, participants, fans, and volunteers for your faithful support and commitment over the years and we look forward to sharing the upcoming changes with you

About One Beat CPR + AED
One Beat CPR + AED is South Florida’s leading American Heart Association (AHA) and American Safety Health Institute (ASHI) authorized training facility. Founded by Lon Rosen, a 14-year Key Biscayne Fire Department veteran, One Beat’s training team consists of firefighters, paramedics, and police officers – people dedicated to saving lives every day. They deliver real life experience to make CPR training accessible, fun, and informative for families, schools, and businesses. The company is also an exclusive Philips partner offering Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and accessories. For more information, please call (954) 321-5305 or visit http://www.onebeatcpr.com.

OIC of South Florida Presents Flipping the Script- A Teen Pregnancy Prevention Summit 9/25/15, 9/26/15

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OIC of South Florida Presents Flipping the Script- A Teen Pregnancy Prevention Summit
Friday, 09/25/2015 – 09/26/2015 07:30 am – 05:00 pm
GraphicsGreater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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Cost: Free

“Flipping The Script” is a two-day, free teen pregnancy prevention summit featuring activities that will encourage teens to – Use Your Mind, Not Your Body. Hosted by 99 Jamz’ Felicia Monet, the event also includes special guest speakers, spoken word artists and original youth art. Many more youth focused surprises will be announced closer to the event date. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Be part of the “Flipping the Script” experience and be empowered by the various breakout sessions and conversation stirring themed topics led by youth, young adults and OIC-SFL youth leaders.

Concentrated themes include:
• Raising Aspirations: Education, Career and Future Focus
• Enhance Educator Awareness and Capacity to Support the Family Life and Human Sexuality Policy and Curriculum Implementation
• Heighten Awareness of Prevention & Intervention Strategies
• Developing Positive Self-Image
• Media and the Adolescent Mind
• Looking at Diversity, Disparities and Equity
• Strategies for Healthy Relationships
• Family Strengthening

Pre-Registration Required!

Parking Garage Rates Apply! (7 Hours – 9 Hours: $10; 9 Hours – 11 Hours: $12)

Check-In starts at 7:30 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. (Continental breakfast is served)

Day 1: Friday, September 25, 2015 – Attendees: Broward County School Educators/Administrators, Community Leaders and Partners in Prevention

Day 2: Saturday, September 26, 2015 – Attendees: South Florida Youth/Students, Broward County School Educators/Administrators, Community Leaders and Partners in Prevention

New Times’ Pairings 9/10/15

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New Times’ Pairings
Thursday, September 10, 2015
pairings VIP: 6 – 10 p.m.
GA: 7 – 10 p.m.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Tickets:
July 29th – August 16th — GA $35 / VIP $65
August 17th – September 9th — GA $40 / VIP $75
September 10th / Door Sales Only — GA $55 / VIP $90.50
NewTimesPairings.com

Calling all South Florida foodies! On Thursday, September 10, New Times returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for the 8th annual Pairings event.

This highly-anticipated event pairs signature culinary creations from Broward and Palm Beach area restaurants with hand-picked local and international wines, curated by Wine Watch. Restaurants include YOLO, Fork & Balls, Bravo Ristorante, Café Maxx, Café Med, Garlic Knot, Insane Cookies, McCoy’s Oceanfront, New River Grill & Pizza, The New Vegan, Seventh Street Catering, Ten Palms Restaurant, Royal Treatz, Thasos Taverna, WOK, Hardy Park Bistro, Market 17, Adena Grill, S3 and more!

Plus, guests can “be a voice” by supporting charity partner Voices for Children of Broward with a canned food drive and an on-site silent auction.

Enjoy live entertainment, flavorful cuisine from South Florida’s best restaurants, fine wine pairings, complimentary beers and signature cocktails — all in one evening with one ticket.

GA Ticket includes unlimited restaurant sampling from 40+ restaurants, as well as pairings with wine, craft beer and spirits. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and appearances by Broward-Palm Beach’s top chefs!

VIP Ticket includes one hour early entrance, at 6 p.m., plus restaurant sampling only found in VIP. VIP guests will also enjoy live entertainment and special wines, craft beers and spirits in the exclusive VIP lounge, in addition to complete access to all Pairings activities.

Social Media Day South Florida 6/28/15

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Social Media Day South Florida
Sunday, June 28, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Social Media Day Conference
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Sunset Cocktail
SMDAYSFL2015-800 Hyatt Regency Pier 66
2301 SE 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Schedule

An international celebration of social media promoted by Mashable, now celebrating its 5th consecutive year in South Florida. Based on our track record, we expect over 500 top influencers, speakers and enthusiasts from Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and beyond to gather for a fun day of sharing and networking. Our South Florida conference celebrates the art and craft of social media through multiple tracks that benefit all users. An energetic social and networking happy hour mixer follows the conference.

Plenary session, three breakout rooms, an exhibition hall, hospitality suites, and more.

Slow P*ssy Sucking 5/30/15

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Slow P*ssy Sucking
Saturday, 05/30/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:30 pm
slowpussysuckingbannerNaima Singletary
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa,
601 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Florida 33304
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Cost:

For a woman to allow herself to surrender to being pleased by a man (or a woman), to lay down and spread her legs without concern of what she smells like, if she’ll have an orgasm, if she’s taking too long, if the man is happy or any thought that takes her away from the present moment, is where magic happens.

We’re facilitating a class in Fort Lauderdale in a beautiful, private suite at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa where we’re teaching women how to surrender to receiving pleasure (along with other things) from men, and we’re teaching men how to pay acute attention to and please women.

This is a co-ed class.

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TroubaJazz 4/30/15

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TroubaJazz
Thursday, 04/30/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
11150343_10153222953658209_7081718897121824879_nFusion Cafe
15531 Sheridan Street,
Davie, Florida 33331
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

April 30 will be celebrated as the International Jazz Day. International Jazz Day celebrates the historical, cultural, and educational contribution of this popular genre of music. The day aims to spread international awareness about this unique musical style; and to promote the cultural, and social values that Jazz stands for.

Jazz is a uniquely American musical style that is deeply rooted in the rich musical, and cultural traditions of Africa, and is heavily influenced by European music.

The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Broward and Palm Beach counties would like to invite you to celebrate this day and be part of the prelude to the chamber’s 4th Year Anniversary and Haitian Heritage month celebrations.

We would love for you to come and celebrate with us our fourth year

VIP Magazine Cover and Fund Raiser 4/18/15

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VIP Magazine Cover and Fund Raiser
Saturday, 04/18/2015 – 04/19/2015 09:00 pm – 04:00 am
11148882_423146447845850_409887570_nKoppa Lounge
3802 North University Drive,
Sunrise, Florida 33351
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-magazine-cover-and-fund-raiser-tickets-16620882507?aff=efbevent

This performance will be dedicated to Kim Gonsalves

Kim suffered a brain aneurysm in the early hours of April 7th, she is in critical condition in a coma, she is going to need all of us to help…

Join Barbara Alonso and VIP Magazine for the official cover release party This special night will be a star studded event with live performance and red carpet media coverage

It is not to be missed!!!

Art and Artisan Expo- Haitian Cultural Month 5/2/15

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Art and Artisan Expo- Haitian Cultural Month
Saturday, 05/02/2015 – 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Haitian-Cultural-Month-flyer-final-04142015Kasa Champet
7920 Pines Blvd,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Welcome to the Arts and Artisans Expo celebrating Haitian Cultural Month,
at the elegant, new and beautiful Kasa Champet in Pembroke Pines, May 2, 2015 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Bring your friends and family-Free Admission, Delicious Haitian Buffet for
$ 10.00 inclusive. Browse some of the most authentic Caribbean Artists and Artisans. Performances on stage by Mecca, Saskya Sky and Olanie J. For further information- 305-416-6868.

Wine Dinner at The Rusty Hook Featuring the Quintessa Family of Wines 4/6/15

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Wine Dinner at The Rusty Hook Featuring the Quintessa Family of Wines
Sunday, 04/06/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:15 pm
APRIL-9TH-AT-7PM-3The Rusty Hook Tavern
125 Riverside Dr,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
More Info Link
Cost: $90, plus tax and gratuity

The Rusty Hook Tavern will host an exclusive wine dinner with the Quintessa Family of Wines on Monday, April 6th starting at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a welcome reception with a glass of wine and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a 4-course dinner prepared by Chef Ned Jaouhar with wine pairings at each course. Cost is $90, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

The Quintessa Family of Wines includes Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Illumination Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Veramonte, Neyen winery, Flowers Vineyards & Winery, The Prisoner, Saldo and Quintessa — many of which will be featured at this upcoming dinner.

RECEPTION
welcome glass of wine with passed hors d’oeuvres

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
local burrata | basil | persimmon | macadamia nuts
Chardonnay, The Prisoner “Blindfold,” Napa Valley, 2013

ORGANIC SALMON
charred leeks | red cabbage purée | tomatoes
Pinot Noir, Flowers, Sonoma County, 2012

FLAT IRON STEAK
fregola salad | eggplant purée | beef jus
Cabernet, Faust, Napa Valley 2012

CHOCOLATE TART
milk stout foam | candied nuts | vanilla ice cream
Cabernet, The Prisoner “Cuttings,” Napa Valley 2012

Limited Availability. Reservations required.

Email info@therustyhooktavern.com to request your reservation confirmation form.

The Real Deal Broward Forum & Showcase – Real Estate Panels 4/23/15

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The Real Deal Broward Forum & Showcase – Real Estate Panels
Thursday, 04/23/2015 – 01:30 pm – 05:00 pm
TRD_SF_ForumShowcase_April15_4-4Design Center of the Americas
1855 Griffin Road,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Webpage Link
Cost: $25.00

Join The Real Deal on April 23, 2015 at the DCOTA in Dania Beach for a one of a kind real estate forum. Come to discuss with the experts in the field including Carlos Rosso (President of The Related Group’s Condominium Development Division), Kobi Karp (Principal Of Kobi Karp Architecture), Carolyn Ellert Block (Chair of the Broward Master Broker Forum), Scott Leventhall (Co-Foundfer of The Trillest Companies Inc.), Jack Mccabe (Founder of McCabe Research and Consulting) and Bradley Deckelbaum (Owner of Premier Developers). We are looking forward to your attendance at 1:30 p.m. for “Foreign Investment + South Florida” and then at 3:30 p.m. “What’s Next For Development in Broward?” This will be very informative sessions in regards to the developing real estate market. Do forget to purchase your tickets at www.therealdeal.com/soflaforum . For any more information, please contact us a (212)260-1332.

Unveiling of Metamorph-Us and The Grand Opening of The Shade Post 3/21/15

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Unveiling of Metamorph-Us and The Grand Opening of The Shade Post
Saturday, 03/21/2015 – 07:00 pm –
Rubem-Robierb-copyThe Shade Post
16 NW 1st Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Shade Post and internationally renowned artist, Rubem Robierb, proudly present Metamorph-Us, an expansive work of public art that graces the walls of the newest avant-garde business in Fort Lauderdale.

The Murals will be unveiled during the Grand Opening of Shade Post on Saturday, March 21st at 7pm; a Ribbon Cutting will take place at 7:30pm. Shade Post serves as a proactive destination, where fashion, art and music can thrive. The event is open to the public; RSVP at rsvp@xpsdpr.com.

Broward Cultural Division, The Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) and ArtServe present Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute 6/6/15

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Broward Cultural Division, The Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) and ArtServe present Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute
6917_2464_AEIJune 6th, 13th & 20th, 9AM – 6PM
June 27th, 9AM – 2PM.
ArtServe
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Participation costs is $100 and includes light refreshments and free parking. For members of ArtServe, registration is $75
Register Online

Broward Cultural Division, The Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) and ArtServe announce the return of the very successful Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute (AEI). Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to attend, including but not limited to sculptors, illustrators, metalworkers, writers, dancers, jewelers, musicians, performance artists, media/filmmakers, photographers, designers and all interdisciplinary artists. Artists residing in any county are invited and welcome to attend.

AEI is a course of study designed to assist individual artists by cultivating and advancing their business skills, and helping them to strengthen their operating infrastructure and expand their business. To date, more than 500 South Florida artists have graduated from the Institute, and many with exceptional success stories that follow.

Registrants will receive an AEI course book; an indispensable resource for artists. Developed by CPAC, the course book features exercises and readings to prepare for each session, and is tailored to the specific needs of artist entrepreneurs.

Designed to help artists operate in the marketplace more successfully, the AEI course curriculum covers all aspects of developing an artistic business. It helps identify and develop a personal brand, develop strategies for communicating with target markets, raise capital and identify a variety of tools for protecting one’s work legally. The curriculum offers critical support, enabling artists to contribute to strengthening the vitality of the larger urban arts and culture sector. Sessions include a mix of lectures, panels, group discussions and practical exercises.

The Business Plan Clinic’s topics, Working Effectively with Lenders and Developing a Brand, will guide participants through preparation of a simple business plan, an essential tool for any artist. In addition, participants will learn how to work effectively with lenders to obtain financial support.

View the Artist as an Entrepreneur webpage for more information about the course and its history, and read news coverage from past years.

About the Broward Cultural Division
Broward Cultural Division is a local arts agency, one of thousands across the U.S. providing financial, technical and marketing assistance to artists and arts organizations. Broward County has more than 1.8 million residents, 13.4 million visitors, 10,000 artists, 6,523 arts-related businesses employing 23,497 people, 823 not-for-profit cultural organizations and 31 cities, some of which operate their own arts councils and public art programs. For more information about the Broward Cultural Division, call 954-357-7457.

CPAC, program founder of the AEI, has provided comprehensive business training to more than 800 artists nationwide; this service is made possible by the generous financial support of the Cleveland Foundation, the George Gund Foundation, the Kulas Foundation, and the John P. Murphy Foundation.

Delish 2015 Presented by PNC Bank 4/17/15

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Delish 2015 Presented by PNC Bank
Friday, 04/17/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
unnamedYoung at Art Children’s Museum
741 Southwest 121st Avenue,
Davie, Florida 33325
Webpage Link
Cost: 150

Broward or Miami-Dade, which county is more Delish? Join us on Friday, April 17, 2015 to find out. The fourth annual Delish presented by PNC Bank, will provide the first ever face-off between Broward and Miami-Dade chefs with the assistance of ARC Broward Culinary Institute’s students and graduates.

Several of South Florida’s top chefs will vie for the “Best County Dish” with the help of attendee’s votes. A renowned host and a panel of food bloggers will also select their favorite dish, awarding a “Best Overall” and “Bloggers Choice”.

Delish sponsors have the opportunity to connect with this enthusiastic and varied audience, ranging from young professionals to South Florida’s largest corporate supporters. We realize that the desired exposure may be different for each contributor, so we are happy to tailor a sponsorship package to fit your individual needs. If you have questions or are interested in a custom sponsorship, please contact Jessica Kersey, director of development, at (954) 749-4900 or jkersey@arcbroward.com.

Join us at the Young at Art Children’s Museum for Adventurous culinary creations, refreshing cocktails, dancing and live entertainment, as well as a silent auction! Attire for the evening is Friday night chic.

Tamarac Winn-Dixie Teams Up With Chabad Of Tamarac To Host Hands On Matzah Baking Event 3/22/15

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Tamarac Winn-Dixie Teams Up With Chabad Of Tamarac To Host Hands On Matzah Baking Event
Sunday, 03/22/2015 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Tamarac-Winn-Dixie-Matzah-FactoryWinn-Dixie Store #326
7015 N. University Dr.,
Tamarac, Florida 33321
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

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

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

Broward Walk to End Alzheimer’s® 10/24/15

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Broward Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
Saturday, 10/24/2015 – 07:30 am –
Hollywood North Beach Park
3601 N Ocean Dr,
Hollywood, Florida 33019
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 650 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.

BC Visiting Artist Talk & Workshop | Susan Taylor Glasgow 2/12/15

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BC Visiting Artist Talk & Workshop | Susan Taylor Glasgow
Thursday, 02/12/2015 – 02/13/2015 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
STGBroward College North Campus | Lecture Hall
1000 Coconut Creek Blvd. Bldg. 46 Room 152,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

LECTURE | Sculptural & Figurative Glass / North Campus Lecture Hall Bldg. 46 Room 152

Utilizing her skills as a seamstress, Columbia, Missouri native Susan Taylor Glasgow has developed a unique approach to glass, stitching glass components together to create complex forms and imagery that borrows from the 1950’s. Since receiving her BFA in Design from the University of Iowa her work has become part of the permanent collections of several national and international museums.

This Event is Free to the Public

WORKSHOP | Tips for Artists / Text & Image in Ceramics | Ceramics Studio Bldg. 50 Room 125

February 13, 11am

Be part of an intimate, hands-on workshop with an acclaimed visual artist and hone your skills or learn something completely new. All supplies provided and free to the public.

Knight Arts Challenge Community Q&As 2/2/15 – 2/6/15

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Knight Arts Challenge Community Q&As
kac-south-florida-eblastMonday, February 2, 7 p.m.
ArtSouth, South Miami Community Center
5800 SW 66 St.
South Miami, FL

Tuesday, , February 3, 7 p.m.
The Projects at FATVillage
523 NW First Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wednesday, , February 4, 7 p.m.
Cannonball
1035 N. Miami Ave., No. 300
Downtown Miami, FL

Thursday, February 5, 7 p.m.
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 NW 22nd Ave.
Miami, FL

Friday, , February 6, 11 a.m.
Custom House Museum
281 Front St.
Key West, FL
park at the Westin

The Community Q&As will be cohosted by ArtSouth, city of South Miami, African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Key West Art and Historical Society, the Westin Key West Resort & Marina, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, Cannonball, FatVillage and Broward Cultural Division.

Beginning Jan. 26, South Floridians can apply for the Knight Arts Challenge, which funds the best ideas for bringing the community together through the arts. The deadline for the challenge, a project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, is Feb. 23. More here.

Art Talk | Nancy Ellison: The Avant-Garde Discovered Glitter: Hollywood Glamour Photography 1/25/15

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Art Talk | Nancy Ellison: The Avant-Garde Discovered Glitter: Hollywood Glamour Photography
Sunday, 01/25/2015 – 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with Museum admission; free for children under 12, Museum members, NSU students, faculty and staff.

Nancy Ellison, a celebrated photographer of world leaders and pop culture icons, discusses her first-hand experience of the golden years in Hollywood.

Please RSVP to moareservations@moafl.org or 954-262-0204.

Justin & Landmark Wine Dinner at The Rusty Hook 1/26/15

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JUSTIN & Landmark Wine Dinner at The Rusty Hook
Monday, 01/26/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Rusty-Hook-LogoThe Rusty Hook Tavern
125 Riverside Dr,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Webpage Link
Cost: $85, plus tax + gratuity

The newly opened Rusty Hook Tavern in Pompano Beach will host their very first wine dinner on Monday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. The theme for this dinner is California Cool and they’ll be featuring Justin & Landmark wines. For those new to The Rusty Hook Tavern, it truly is a hidden gem. It’s a new modern American restaurant in Pompano overlooking the intracoastal and features the cuisine of Chef Nader “Ned” Jaouhar (who you may now from Dixie Tracks Cafe or as the former Executive Chef of Cielo at Boca Raton Resort & Club).

Cost is $85, plus tax and gratuity and an RSVP is required. To make a reservation, email info@therustyhooktavern.com or call 954-941-2499.
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Sparkling Reception with passed nibbles and a sparkling wine surprise from California

Braised Endives
candied walnuts | compressed apple | goat cheese
Chardonnay, Overlook, Landmark Vineyards, 2012

Seared Scallops
roasted salsify | wild mushrooms | romesco
Pinot Noir, Overlook, Landmark Vineyards, 2012

Short Ribs
roasted baby vegetables | cipollini onions | red wine reduction
Justification, Justin Vineyards, Paso Robles, 2012

Panna Cotta
house berries
Obtuse, Justin Vineyards, Paso Robles 2011

Pleasure & Intimacy 2/25/15

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Pleasure & Intimacy
Wednesday, 02/25/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
pleasureintimacybanner1Your Big Picture Cafe
5935 South University Drive,
Davie, Florida 33328
Eventbrite Link
Cost: 95

If surrender, and being fully present in your body during sex and intimacy, and being able to ask for what you want and receive a man, and being able to tune into and know a woman’s body like a magician is of supreme value to you, this is a unique and intimate experience that will cultivate your skills and richen your real-world experiences.

Alexis Caputo: “Afro-Diaries” 2/26/15

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Alexis Caputo: “Afro-Diaries”
Sunday, 02/26/2015 – 02/26/2015 08:00 pm –
Alexis-Caputo-Original-Sent-to-Lamar-LovelaceBroward College South Campus – Performing Cultural Arts Theatre
7200 Pines Boulevard,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
Webpage Link
Cost: Free for students with valid ID; $10 for general public

“Afro-Diaries” identifies and embraces the stories of women, with excerpts from Caputo’s portfolio of solo and collaborative performances, which include “Spit Boxing,” “The Waiting Room,” “The Lynching Eye,” “Raw Footage,” “Souled-Out,” “Truths Carved from the Belly,” “Women of the Drum,” “The Proud Pilgrim”, and “Deconstruction & Deliverance.” The production is a powerful exploration of women, politics, issues of gender, race, equity and equality in society. Visit alexiscaputo.com.

David Harrell Performs A Little Potato Hard To Peel 1/23/15

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David Harrell Performs A Little Potato Hard To Peel
Friday, 01/23/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Broward College, South Campus Performing and Cultural Arts
7200 Pines Boulevard,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 for General Admission, Free for Students with I.D.

David Harrell takes the audience on a journey that begins with the day he was born without his right hand. What starts out as one man’s challenge to accept his own strengths and limitations becomes a compelling charge for us all. The OVERHEARD series is a collection of one-person performances from nationally recognized entertainers as well as local innovators. The series battles taboo topics from unique viewpoints including sexual abuse, sexual liberation, gender, race relations and equality.

Eurpean Football Tryouts 12/6/14

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Eurpean Football Tryouts
Saturday, 12/06/2014 – 09:00 am – 01:00 pm
EF-FlyerThe Chamber
10650 W State Road 84,
Davie, Florida 33324
Webpage Link
Cost: Pre – Registration $50, walk-ins $60

Ever wanted the opportunity to play football in Europe? Well on December 6th, Rise Above Training, former Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Chris Chambers and the 2014 New Yorker Lions bring you the first ever Annual European Football Tryouts and your chance to grab the opportunity you’ve always wanted.

This camp is for men looking for their chance to play football overseas and develop themselves as both individuals and players. EF Tryouts will test players in a combine setting while simultaneously helping them develop their game by teaming up with former NFL Pro Chris Chambers and his staff of quality coaches.

European Football rules allow 2 American passport players also known as import players on the field each play, yet teams can have an unlimited amount of import players on their roster. In order to fill the roster with the best available import players, teams are trying to connect to coaches and former players in the US but have found it to be difficult. With little available knowledge being made about players who are brought in from abroad and being overseas, the ability to be linked to quality players is not always easy. EF Tryouts aim to build the bridge that will connect US players to European coaches because they believe that every player deserves an opportunity to reach their goals and achieve the dream at playing football at the highest level possible.

Testing will consist of Combine Drills, which includes 40 yard dash, 15 yard Shuttle Run, Broad Jump, Vertical Jump and Med Ball Toss, alongside Strength Drills, Individual Drills, 1 on 1’s and 7 on 7’s. Participants will be able to showcase their skills while scouts from The New Yorker Lions, Oldenburg Knights, Falcons Cologne, Galaxy Frankfurt and Helsinki Roosters look for fresh talent to add to their growing teams.

As part of the camp, all sessions during the try out will be filmed and players will be able to send in their tapes to qualify for the “Hotlist” which will be forwarded to all teams in Europe. Those who make the list will be given assistance in actively promoting their skills to all European teams to help them achieve the next step.

Pre-registration at http://www.eftryouts.com is only $50, while walk-ins will be $60.

Rockers in Recovery Free Music Festival 2/14/15

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Rockers in Recovery FREE Music Festival
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
RIR-FlyerCB Smith Park
900 N Flamingo Rd,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

Since 2008 Rockers In Recovery is dedicated to addiction recovery
through music, news, interviews, events, and festivals taking place
within the clean and sober community.

ROCKERS in RECOVERY Presents this FREE concert for all!

This event will be the Anniversary of the very first Rockers in Recovery
concert back in February 15, 2011.

It is also the 20th concert RIR have produced for the recovery community bringing an awesome Addiction Awareness & Prevention Message to our attendees.

Rockers In Recovery Music Festival is a Concert, and Art Festival for ALL people in recovery or supporters of the recovery movement.

It will be held February 14, 2015 at CB Smith Park 900 N Flamingo Road,
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33028, (20 Minutes From Fort Lauderdale Airport).
The entire festival will be open to the public.call us at 954-826-5968

MUSIC FOR THE DAY

RIR All-STAR BAND –
Musical Director: Lou Esposito-(Joe Walsh, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry)

RIR ALL-STAR BAND CONTRIBUTORS

NAME – (PAST MUSICAL HISTORY)

Eliot Jacobs- (The Capris)
Greg Deppe- (Bruce Springsteen and Soul Cruisers)
John Gianoulis- (Earl Slick Band and Felix Cavaliere)
Jeff Ganz-Bass- (Johnny Winter and Lou Reed Bands)

Special Guests Appearing with The RIR Band:

NAME- (PAST MUSICAL HISTORY)

David Shelley- (Cher ,Government Mule, David Shelley and Bluestone)
David Uosikkinen -(The Hooters)
Colin “Lizzard” McGuinness -(Lisa Marie Presley, Axl Rose,
and The Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Tommy Conwell – (Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers)

More Special Guest Musical Contributors To Be Announced

Holiday Bazaar 11/23/14

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Holiday Bazaar
Sunday, 11/23/2014 – 08:00 am – 03:00 pm
Women’s club Holiday Bazaar
St. Mark Catholic church 5601 South Flamingo Road,
Southwest Ranches, Florida 33330
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Come on out for some early Christmas Shopping!
The Women’s Club at St. Mark is having their Annual Holiday Bazaar. It’s indoor! That’s right…… They had Me at A/C. Support your local Artists and Crafters, and your wallet…always for a good cause.
I will be introducing my own Unique handmade, part of history line of jewelry. This incredible jewelry combines Hand turned beads from reclaimed, re-purposed old world furniture and vintage costume jewelry.

Live in Liquid Latex at Dapur Asian Tapas 11/7/14

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Live in Liquid Latex at Dapur Asian Tapas
9b3212d2-e955-47dc-a4cc-b77504ebf7e7Friday, November 7, 7pm
Dapur, Asian Tapas and Lounge
1620 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305
$10. at the door = One Cocktail & a Raffle Ticket.

Cocktails. Music. Lite Bites. Live Entertainment.
Dress Code: Please Dress to Impress! Red is the Color of the Night.

Five Fort Lauderdale Professionals Give it up for Charity and will be Painted LIVE on Stage by Celebrated Visual Performance Artist, Shannon DeFreitas

Five of Fort Lauderdale’s Finest Professionals will be chosen to be honored by SMARTRide11 cyclist, rider #222, Maritza Bedoya and painted LIVE in Liquid Latex by artist, Shannon DeFreitas.

Shannon’s latex art performances are a visual, visceral experience set to music and unlike anything you’ve seen before.

On Friday, November 7th the scene will be set, the honorees will be chosen and the art will be created before your very eyes.

Don’t miss this exciting night of fun and and fundraising for HIV/Aids. 100% of all proceeds go directly to those affected right in our own community.

Very special thanks to Edi Mulyanto and our host venue, Dapur, Asian Tapas and Lounge

Artist Workshop with Tom De Vita 11/14/14

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Artist Workshop with Tom De Vita
Friday, 11/14/2014 – 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
BC North Campus | Drawing Studio / Bldg. 50 Room 211
1000 Coconut Creek, Blvd.,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Oil Painting from a Live Model
Learn new skills and hone your existing abilities in an intimate studio setting with acclaimed local and international artists. Join us during BC North Campus’ 2015 Art Fest for an exclusive oil painting demo and workshop during which participants will be able to paint from a live model. Beginners are welcome and the workshop is tailored to all experience levels.

Each artist workshop takes place the day after a Lecture by the artist at 6:30pm. Join us November 13th for Tom De Vita’s Artist Talk in the BC North Campus Omni Auditorium.

MCABSL 6th annual Pit Bull BBQ 11/2/14

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MCABSL 6th annual Pit Bull BBQ
Sunday, 11/02/2014 – 11/02/2014 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
Screenshot_2014-10-28-11-14-10-1MCABSL 6th annual Pit Bull BBQ
Topeekeegee Yugnee Park, 3300 N Park Rd,
Hollywood, Florida 33021
Facebook Link
Cost: Donation welcome at entrance of event at Pavillion 12

Please come & join the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation MCABSL for our 6th Annual Pit Bull BBQ. Celebrate these beautiful dogs with their responsible owners. We’ll have food, activites, great raffles & beautiful Pit Bulls. If you bring your dog please have them leashed at all times
(no retractable leashes allowed), no female dogs in heat, your dog must be up to date on vaccines & good tempered with other dogs, people & kids. Bring lots of water for your dog too. We hope to see you there at Pavillion 12.

ArtIST WORKSHOP | Tom De Vita 11/13/14

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ArtIST WORKSHOP | Tom De Vita
Thursday, 11/13/2014 – 11/13/2014 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Omni Auditorium | Broward College North Campus
1000 Coconut Creek, Blvd.,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Oil Painting & The Human Figure
Tom De Vita was born in Queens, New York and received his received his Master of Fine Arts from Miami International University of Art & Design. Now based in South Beach, De Vita has produced paintings and murals for many of South Florida’s more prestigious businesses and residences and teaches these techniques at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and Broward College. De Vita exhibits locally and nationally and his solo exhibition was on view at The Lee Wagener Gallery, in the Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale Airport.

Join us at 1pm the following day for a figure painting workshop in the Fine Arts Department’s Drawing Studio (Bldg. 50 / Room 211).

ArtIST WORKSHOP | Tom De Vita 11/13/14

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ArtIST WORKSHOP | Tom De Vita
Thursday, 11/13/2014 – 11/13/2014 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Omni Auditorium | Broward College North Campus
1000 Coconut Creek, Blvd.,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Oil Painting & The Human Figure
Tom De Vita was born in Queens, New York and received his received his Master of Fine Arts from Miami International University of Art & Design. Now based in South Beach, De Vita has produced paintings and murals for many of South Florida’s more prestigious businesses and residences and teaches these techniques at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and Broward College. De Vita exhibits locally and nationally and his solo exhibition was on view at The Lee Wagener Gallery, in the Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale Airport.

Join us at 1pm the following day for a figure painting workshop in the Fine Arts Department’s Drawing Studio (Bldg. 50 / Room 211).

Artist Talk with Daniel Listwan 10/23/14

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Artist Talk with Daniel Listwan
Thursday, 10/23/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-10-13-at-1.58.16-PMBroward North Regional Library
1000 Coconut Creek, Blvd.,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Social Commentary & Ceramic Processes
South Florida based artist Daniel Listwan’s background is in the ceramic field but he frequently employs various non-ceramic media to realize his body of work. His work is characterized as having a scientific aesthetic with a dark edge, an aesthetic that is informed by themes of the self-destructive behavior of the human species and notions of the superiority of the human animal.

Artist Workshop with Daniel Listwan 10/23/14

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Artist Workshop with Daniel Listwan
Friday, 10/24/2014 – 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-10-13-at-1.58.16-PM1BC North Campus | Ceramics Studio | Bldg. 50 Room 125
1000 Coconut Creek, Blvd.,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Ceramic Sprig Molds, Slip Casting, Bas Relief

Learn new skills and hone your existing abilities in an intimate studio setting with acclaimed local and international artists. Each artist workshop takes place the day after a Lecture by the artist at 6:30pm at the Broward North Regional Library Auditorium.

Harmonik Live Sunday 9/7/14

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Harmonik Live Sunday, September 7, 2014
Sunday, 09/07/2014 – 09/07/2014 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HarmonikCentral Broward Regional Park and Stadium
3700 NW 11th PL,
Lauderhill, Florida 33311
Webpage Link
Cost: 10.00

Harmonik Live Sunday, September 7, 2014
Sapibon Cup 2014

5:00pm Live Soccer – Port au Prince vs Fc International

7:00pm Live Soccer – Port de Paix vs Florida Crushers

9:00pm Harmonik Live

Adm $10
Contact Info: 754-422-1500/954-882-6156

Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium
3700 NW 11th PL, Lauderhill FL 33311

Sponsors by: Sapibontv.com / Valuecare Family Clinic /
Green Light Financial & Tax Services / Mitchell J Klein DDS PA / Tri-County Spine Injury Center / LocalCreativeMaketing123.com

Speaking Hands Youth Entrepreneurs Equipped for Success Program 9/2/14 – 12/16/14

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Speaking Hands Youth Entrepreneurs Equipped for Success Program
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 12/16/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Speaking Hands Inc
159 N. State Road 7,
Plantation, Florida 33317
Webpage Link
Cost: Free but seeking sponsors

Our youth entrepreneurs program is a 12 week program that teaches business, business etiquette, and entrepreneurial education to students grades 7 – 12. Providing mentors and experiences that help them prosper and contributing members of society.

Our forward thinking entrepreneurial workshops partners with influential entrepreneurs from our community. this creative teaching method uses to plan, create and transform art. Nowhere are the results of this unique approach than in the final products more evident than in our final showcase our Youth Entrepreneurs Equipped for Success Program sell. An entrepreneurial spirit makes way for creating that reflects the mood of today and the inspirations of tomorrow.

This program introduces our children to the business world by teaching them the process of making money and interacting with Entrepreneurs in our community who will mentor them. Our local successful entrepreneurs will help to create a vibrant teen’preneur and add a new dimension to our youth. Speaking Hands Youth Entrepreneurs Equipped for Success Program is a program dedicated to helping deaf & hearing youth make a way for their entrepreneurial spirit to rise and assist our youth start their own businesses and meet other entrepreneurially minded students. So, whether they need help coming up with a business idea or are just here to ask a question, we are here to guide.

We are also seeking sponsors and donors. As a sponsor, your name will be posted on our website, on the back of our T –Shirts, and on any printed information about the Young Entrepreneurs Equipped for Success Program, and in any article about the event to be published in our local newspapers. You and any other representatives of your company would be most welcome to attend any and all of the classes or programs and the graduation, so that we could thank you personally for your support.

Our target number of youth for this initial program is 15-20 teens. The cost to sponsor one Teen for the 12 weeks is $361.60.

Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Deerfield Beach Open House 9/11/14

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Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Deerfield Beach Open House
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm
OpenHouseDeerfieldDr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Deerfield Beach
77 South Federal Highway,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33411
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness, a medically-supervised weight loss and wellness program, invites you to the launch of SynerG powered by Viora, a non-surgical skin tightening, cellulite reduction and body contouring series of treatments. First 20 appointments will receive a FREE demo for eyes, hands or marionette (value $150). Enjoy an afternoon of beauty and wellness, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, discounts on a variety of services and a chance to win free products and treatments.

Fall Business Expo 2014 9/10/14

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Fall Business Expo 2013
Wednesday, 09/10/2014 – 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
imageBroward a Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Showcase your business in front of hundreds at The Biz To Biz Fall Business Trade Show. Exhibitors space starting at $175.00. All types of businesses are welcome. Sign up today @ www.biztobiznetworking.com or call 954-838-9644

Emerge Broward Partners with Ghostlight Society and Young Lawyers Of Broward County To Host Their August Meet and Greet 8/21/14

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Emerge Broward Partners with Ghostlight Society and Young Lawyers Of Broward County To Host Their August Meet and Greet
Thursday, 08/21/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
MeetGREETBroward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost: free for members and $10 for guests

Join Emerge Broward for their August Meet & Greet sponsored by the Eppy Group at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. This Meet & Greet will be a joint event between Emerge Broward, the Ghostlight Society and the Young Lawyers of Broward County to network with like-minded young professionals. The event is free for members and $10 for guests. The first drink will be free for the first 300 people with a cash bar thereafter at discounted rates. Light appetizers will also be served. To purchase tickets or register for this event, please visit www.leadershipbroward.org

National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon 11/12/14

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National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon
Sunday, 11/12/2014 – 11:00 am –
Signature Grand
6900 W State Road 84,
Davie, Florida 33317
Webpage Link
Cost:

The Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) hosts a luncheon to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy – and those people active in the philanthropic community – have made to our lives and our community here in Broward County.

For more information contact Debbie Levine, CFRE (954) 420-5030 or Shannon Brown (305) 899-4834.

Christmas in July for Homeless and Needy 7/25/14

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Christmas in July for Homeless and Needy
Friday, July 25th with festivities 10:00 AM – 1 PM.
Miami Rescue Mission
On Street at NW 1st Avenue between NW 20 & 21 Street
2020 NW 1st Avenue – Miami 33127

Hollywood Campus – Broward Outreach Center
On Street at 2056 Scott St. Hollywood, Fl 33020

Pompano Campus – Broward Outreach Center
In outside, inner courtyard at:
1700 Blount Rd. Pompano Beach, Fl 33069

The Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers will hold their annual
“Christmas in July” outreach at their three campuses in Miami, Hollywood and Pompano. The streets will be closed down for the block style outreach in Miami and Hollywood and Pompano campus will hold theirs outside in large courtyard.

The street/outdoor outreach will include showers, free haircuts and clothing give always to all adults. Brand new sneakers will be given to over 600 needy children. A great barbeque style meal will be served and live entertainment including local bands and the Regeneration Singers, residents of the Miami Rescue Mission will be provided. A Children’s Corner is also provided with entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus.

StyleLuxe Beauty & Fashion “Expo” 9/21/14

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StyleLuxe Beauty & Fashion “Expo”
Sunday, 09/21/2014 – 03:30 pm – 07:00 pm
imageDavie Police Athletic League
4300 S.W. 57th Terrace,
Davie, Florida 33314
Webpage Link
Cost: free

SPONSORED BY THE WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC.
Come mix,mingle sip &; shop at the StyleLuxe Beauty & Fashion “Expo” Come join us with an afternoon of ….. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Giveaways and raffle’s Fashion shows
Make up demonstration
DJ Entertainment
Hair demonstration
Photographer on site
Food for purchase
Vendors providing beauty fashion and health & wellness & MORE!!!
This event is sponsored by the Women In Distress Organization donations are gladly appreciated as 100% proceeds will be given to the women in distress ……..LOOKING FOR VENDORS………. For more info please email StyleLuxemixer@lycos.com

All ages invited
Enter your chance to win some great prizes!!!!

6th Annual Family and Health Community Festival 8/9/14

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6th Annual Family and Health Community Festival
Saturday, 08/09/2014 – 10:00 am – 02:30 pm
Crockett-Logo-TaglinePompano Citi Center
1955 North Federal Highway,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Crockett Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Zeta Rho Omega Chapter invites locals to their annual Community Health Festival for a day of family fun and health education. Sponsored by Broward Health, the Community Health Festival will include free health screenings, free immunizations, and free physical exams. Equal parts health and fun, the festival will also include family-friendly activities including games, workouts, a bounce house, a face painter and live entertainment with local talented performers. In preparation for back-to-school, the Crockett Foundation will also be giving away backpacks.

Special Olympics Fundraiser at Stache 6/3/14

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Special Olympics Fundraiser at Stache
Tuesday, June 3rd, 7 – 10pm
Stache
109 SW Second Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL

For just $85.00 Patrons will receive, admission to the roaring 20’s style Speakeasy, $1,000.00 in funny money to enter our exciting blackjack tournament, open bar, food, live music from a top swing band and first class entertainment from the lovely ladies of South Florida Burlesque. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

To get your tickets register online at: www.specialolympicsflorida.org/jacksjoint
or call Steven Stepniewski (954) 262-2150 or e-mail sstepniewski@specialolympicsbroward.org.

Stache Nightclub Partners with Broward’s Special Olympics to Present Jack’s Joint
A One of a Kind Fundraiser with Music, Food, Fun and a Special Blackjack Tournament

Stache will transform itself into Jack’s Joint, a one of a kind fundraising event for the Special Olympics Florida – Broward County.

Jack’s Joint is the premier fundraising event of the South Florida Season. Hostesses Karina Maytisin and Renee Quinn invite you to join them in an evening of fun and frolic and it is all for a great cause . . . The Special Olympics. See You there!

Pass The Love Mini Fan Fest Event At Winn-Dixie 5/31/14

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‘Pass The Love’ Mini Fan Fest Event At Winn-Dixie
Saturday, 05/31/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
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‘Pass The Love’ Mini Fan Fest Event At Winn-Dixie,
11290 State Road 84, Florida 33325
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with the Official Snacks of U.S. Soccer to connect the love of soccer, community and snacking during ‘Pass the Love’ mini fan fest events at participating Miramar and Davie Winn-Dixie stores. Families are invited to pass the love with soccer-inspired activities, including foosball challenges, inflatable soccer goals, face painting, video games, giveaways and more. As part of the excitement, attendees will enjoy product sampling from Oreo, Ritz, Trident, Honey Maid and Sour Patch Kids.

Pass The Love Mini Fan Fest Event At Winn-Dixie 5/24/14

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‘Pass The Love’ Mini Fan Fest Event At Winn-Dixie
Saturday, 05/24/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Attachment-12Winn-Dixie Store #250
17101 Miramar Pkwy.,
Miramar, Florida 33027
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with the Official Snacks of U.S. Soccer to connect the love of soccer, community and snacking during ‘Pass the Love’ mini fan fest events at participating Miramar and Davie Winn-Dixie stores. Families are invited to pass the love with soccer-inspired activities, including foosball challenges, inflatable soccer goals, face painting, video games, giveaways and more. As part of the excitement, attendees will enjoy product sampling from Oreo, Ritz, Trident, Honey Maid and Sour Patch Kids.

Emerge Broward Meet & Greet Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual 5/29/14

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Emerge Broward Meet & Greet Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual
Thursday, 05/29/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
May-Meet-Greet1Bar Stache
109 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Emerge Broward, a program of Leadership Broward Foundation, invites young professionals to its monthly Meet & Greet networking event. Free admission for Emerge Broward members, $10 for guests.

New members can register for annual membership ($25) at the event. That annual membership includes free admission to this event.

Emerge Broward Golf Lessons & Cocktails 5/14/14

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Emerge Broward Golf Lessons & Cocktails
Wednesday, 05/14/2014 – 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
golfPalm Aire Country Club
3710 Oaks Clubhouse Drive,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33069
Webpage Link
Cost: $35 for members, $45 for guests

The idea of this event is to add a little flavor to networking. Come play, learn a bit of golf, and build alliances. Learn how to perfect your golf swing and then toast to your hole-in-1! We will have wine, beer, and yummy bites. No golf experience needed. If you are an experienced golfer please still come and join us for contests. Clubs will be provided.

Emerge Broward: Develop with Dale Carnegie 5/6/14

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Emerge Broward: Develop with Dale Carnegie
Tuesday, 05/06/2014 – 06:30 pm – 07:30 pm
dc-logoGreenspoon Marder
200 East Broward Blvd. Suite 1500,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
More Info Link
Cost: $5 for Emerge Broward, $10 for guests

“How to stand out in your professional field.” This is a 45 minute interactive presentation brought to you by Dale Carnegie Training. The representative will cover the following topics:

-Make a winning first impression
-Engage and connect quickly when networking
-Learn 9 ways to influence people
Dale Carnegie Training emphasizes practical principles and processes by designing programs that offer people the knowledge, skills and practices they need to add value to the business. Connecting proven solutions with real-world challenges, Dale Carnegie Training is recognized internationally as the leader in bringing out the best in people.

To learn more about Dale Carnegie Training, please visit http://www.dalecarnegie.com/about_us/

Parking: Park in the PNC Building parking garage and we will validate. Go to 15th Floor for event.

Marlins Think Tank Week 5/1/14-5/6/14

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Marlins Think Tank Week
May 1-2 and May 5-6
Elementary and Middle Schools across Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties

The Marlins Think Tank is an online curriculum-enhancement program that utilizes the Miami Marlins as the basis for learning. Marlins Think Tank aims to enrich the learning experiences of children in grades 4-6 by linking baseball to the curriculum areas of writing, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and health & fitness. The program provides lesson plans which meet Common Core State Standards as adopted by the Florida Department of Education, with the Miami Marlins as the lesson theme.

All 4th-6th grade classrooms in South Florida are eligible to receive a visit from Miami Marlins players, coaches and broadcasters during Marlins Think Tank Week. To participate in the contest, classrooms complete a lesson plan and submit it to the Miami Marlins. This year, 16 classrooms were selected at random as winners of the contest. During Think Tank Week, the entire 25-man roster canvases elementary and middle schools across South Florida.

Marlins Ayudan (Spanish for “help”) is the signature outreach initiative of the Miami Marlins. The purpose of Marlins Ayudan is to provide a sustainable corps of volunteers willing and ready to effectuate positive change in the South Florida community. It is the fabric of the Club’s corporate culture and engages every front office employee with schools and charities throughout South Florida. The goal of Marlins Ayudan is to leave a lasting legacy through impactful service activities that tackle the community’s most pressing needs. The three-tier Ayudan methodology consists of organizational service days, team events and individual volunteer opportunities. Since its inception in 2010, Marlins Ayudan has contributed over 22,000 hours of service and established partnerships and traditions of giving that inspire employees to pursue their passions and contribute their time and talents year-round.

TCI Coffee Talk 5/28/14

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TCI Coffee Talk
Wednesday, 05/28/2014 – 08:00 am – 09:30 am
GCI Worldwide Corporation
410 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Please join us for our Coffee Talk series in Broward!

Our goal for Coffee Talk is to create a special learning environment where anything can happen. Where we engage in conversations that really matter, ask questions that challenge our thinking, and walk away rejuvenated with insights and ideas for moving forward.

Discussion Topic: “The Power of Strategic Alliances When Leading Change or Growing Your Business”
A Tactical Tool for Successful Women in Leadership
Led by Giselle Cheminand, President & CEO, GCI Worldwide Corporation

Interested in learning more about TCI? Non-members are welcome to join!

RSVP today at http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e97qv4uchube61zw/a011hhumo4gtx/questions.

FUNDarte presents Miami On Stage: Knight New Works By Miami Artists 5/8/14-9/26/14

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FUNDarte presents Miami On Stage: Knight New Works By Miami Artists
fundarte_MiamiOnStageEcard3_1May 8th and 9th
July 11th and 12th
July 19th and 20th
August 22nd and 23rd
September 26th

www.fundarte.us

FUNDarte proudly presents new work by Miami artists commissioned by the Knight Arts Challenge Award for New Commissioned Works by The Knight Foundation. These cutting-edge projects showcase new creations by Miami artists in music, dance, film, and interdisciplinary performance, exploring diverse themes and disciplines that express the creative voices of our community.

Resonances, by Jose Luis Rodriguez
May 8th and 9th – On.Stage Black.Box Theater at Miami Dade County Auditorium
July 19th and 20th – South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center Black Box Theater
Contemporary Flamenco guitarist and composer from Spain Jose Luis Rodriquez performs his dynamic new project Resonancias. The project includes a live performance of original guitar and electronic compositions by Jose Luis Rodriguez , featuring special guest artist Gustavo Matamoros, Alex Jordan on second guitar, and movement interventions by Niurca Marquez that at once instigate, incite, threaten, and invite Rodriguez to step outside of his comfort zone on stage. These are enveloped in the artistry of filmmaker Carla Forte and the dramaturgy and scenic design of Guggenheim Fellowship Recipient Alexey Taran, which functions as a living installation within the work.

A todo color, (work in progress) a documentary film by Randy Valdes
July 11th and 12th – On.Stage Black.Box Theater at Miami Dade County Auditorium
This cutting-edge documentary, produced by fresh, new local media talent Randy Valdes, tells the story of how Cuban artists manage to disseminate their art and truths beyond the boundaries of Cuba. The piece explores the artists’ personal and creative journeys, how their influence defines the artistic language of the Cuban cultural Diaspora, and how each incorporates the influences of their newly adopted cultural environments into the ever-evolving phenomenon of world Cuban music.

Writing In Sand, by Carlos Caballero
August 22nd and 23rd – On.Stage Black.Box Theater at Miami Dade County Auditorium
This experimental interdisciplinary performance invites local collaborators into a dialogue that explores themes of displacement, immigration, trauma, disability, personal crises, and assimilation as a mirror of Miami itself. The piece exposes how artists process and divulge their most pressing personal issues in a game of theatrical lottery, while providing a commentary on life in this multicultural city vis-à-vis the process of creation, artistic and emotional survival, and aesthetic self-development within Miami’s diverse artistic community.

Life is a Song – Yisel Duque in Concert –
September 26th – The Gleason Room Backstage at the Fillmore
Singer-songwriter Yisel Duque’s on-stage performance is an explosion of raw intimacy with personalized rare melodies and rhythmic vestiges of Cuban and Brazilian movements. Yisel’s work is endowed with a rare labyrinth of soothing, intimate, and delicate cadence that grabs you and brings chills up your spine; ironically, at the same time, you’ll feel as though she is whispering her sultry and powerful voice directly into your ear. Yisel’s edgy yet delicate sounds are influenced by the musical worlds of Brazil’s Jobim, England’s Beatles, Cuba’s José Antonio Mendez, the classical music of Yo-Yo Ma, Alternative Rock’s Coldplay, Belgium’s Toots Thielemans, and Jazz great Ella Fitzgerald.

Connecting Fiber Art & The Natural World 4/24/14

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Connecting Fiber Art & The Natural World
Thursday, 04/24/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
UnknownBroward North Regional Library Auditorium
1000 Coconut Creek Pkwy. (Bldg. 62 Room 154) Coconut Creek, FL 33066,
1000 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Amy Gross uses everyday materials such as yarn, thread, beads and wire to create objects that mimic the natural world but remain wholly artificial. Her fiber and mixed media sculptures, nicknamed biotopes, reflect on the inevitability of change, attempting to counter inevitable vulnerability by stopping time. Her life forms are imitations of life. They, simply, do not die. Gross earned her BFA at The Cooper Union in New York City and worked as a surface designer, creating textiles, toys, and jewelry before before turning full time to fiber art. She lives and works in South Florida.

Fiber & Natural Collage 4/25/14

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Fiber & Natural Collage
Friday, 04/25/2014 – 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Unknown1BC North Campus Ceramics Studio
1000 Coconut Creek Pkwy. (Bldg.50 Room 125) Coconut Creek, FL 33066,
1000 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join the Broward College North Campus Fine Arts Dept. for a free afternoon workshop and one on one, hands-on experience with artist Amy Gross. Gross will guide you in creating your own embroidered nature collage and will assist you in quickly learning sewing, embroidery and beadwork skills.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emerge Broward’s Meet & Greet 4/23/14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One free drink and light bites.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information courtesy www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

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

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

The 2014 Burger Beast Burgie Award Winners:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All White Attire

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

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

Ages 21+

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

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

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

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

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

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

Highway to Hops with Miami Brew Bus

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

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

FUNKY BUDDHA BREWERY

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

M.I.A. BREWING CO.

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

WYNWOOD BREWING CO.

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

 

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

Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award 1/24/14

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

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

Recipient of the inaugural Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award is:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stache Grand Opening Celebration 11/16/13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The most romantic place to bike in South Florida

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Homebuyer Fair & Foreclosure Prevention Workshop 11/2/13

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

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

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

Homebuyer Fair & Foreclosure Prevention Workshop 11/2/13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contemporary Realism in Charcoal Drawing 10/3/13

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

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

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

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Miami Broward Carnival 10/13/13

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

Showcase of Costume, Pageantry, Culture and Music Set

Feel the Vibe of North America’s Ultimate Carnival Experience

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

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

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

Miami Broward Signature Events include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Miami Broward Junior Caribbean Carnival 2013 10/6/13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ArtBrazil Gallery Reception 9/12/13

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

Be our guest at the opening night cocktail reception!

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

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

Music. Entertainment. Refreshments. Art

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your Earth Counterpart has arrived! 8/14/13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida 2013-2014 Season

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This program will be presented at:

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

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

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

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

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

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

and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Featured at the Event

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Admission = Free & Open to the Public

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winn-Dixie Family Day

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

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

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

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

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

Generously Hosted by Preston’s at the Riverside Hotel.

Admission is FREE.

Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres will be served.

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

Rock Out at Elvis Fest 6 6/22/13

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

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

Whitesnake in concert 8/2/13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FATVillage Artwalk and After Party 5/25/13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lexicon Finale 5/18/13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents South Florida Jazz Divas Paulette Dozier and Wendy Pedersen
image001Wednesday, May 8, 7:45pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Amaturo Theater
201 SW 5th Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312
 www.goldcoastjazz.org
Ticket Information
Membership Information  

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

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

Promotional Distribution by: Jazz & Blues Florida

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

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Celebrate Moms with Brunch at NYY Steak
Sunday, 05/12/2013, 10:30 am – 02:30 pm
25464NYY Steak
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at NYY Steak at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek at their Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Annual Pubcon Regional SFIMA Summit 2013 5/14/13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blue Oyster Cult in concert 5/10/13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Divertissements of Le Corsaire!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Easter Brunch at NYY Steak 3/31/13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Trendy Truck Launch Event 3/28/13

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

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

RSVP Required: rsvp@xpsdpr.com

Get Funky with The Stylistics at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

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

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

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

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

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