The 2009-2010 season of the popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS, hosted by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, opened on November 9, and attracted more than 70 fans to Café Boulud. The opening topic was: ART FROM THE HEART A Conversation with Professional Artists Panelists included digital media artist Laurence Gartel, fine art photographer Barry Seidman and local [...]
The Riverwalk Trust is hosting its first annual Family Fun Zone as part of it’s annual Light Up Lauderdale event. Featuring live music, children’s activities, cultural attractions, a boat tour, food vendors and
Hot on the heels (or neck) of the recent smash opening of the new horrorific movie, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, two local filmmakers are seeking similar success. Lantana’s Marcie Gorman, a former Weight Watchers franchisee, is executive producer and co-director of the spooky new flick, The Incubus, a dark romance about the undead. Shayne [...]
Ready for a little nostalgia? Not only will you get a chance to listen to South Florida’s Premiere Pink Floyd Tribute, “Sigmund Floyd,” but John Terry, Fort Lauderdale’s original DJ from the Button on the Beach will be emcee and DJ between band sets during this Sunday’s fundraiser for the Autism Society of Broward on [...]
The Davie program with four scheduled dates that began in October has had a great turnout. The next session is Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 4 p.m. with one more scheduled on January 21, 2010. Children ages 6-12 years of age are invited to join certified animal assisted therapy and education dogs to read their [...]
Blues legends B.B. King and Buddy Guy are set to belt it out at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Tuesday, February 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. For more than half a century, Riley B. King – better known as B.B. King – has defined [...]
Those participating in Fort Lauderdale’s 2009 Winterfest Family Day and Christmas on Las Olas events will enjoy a taste of Norman Rockwell’s classic portrayal of American life, thanks to the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s current acclaimed exhibition, American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. Families enjoying the free Winterfest Family Day, held on [...]
Jose Rodriguez, 52, of Pompano Beach FL, was left hurt and walking home after being the target of a beating and carjacking outside a Pompano Beach gas station.
Run with soldiers in Iraq during the City of Tamarac’s 29th Annual Thanksgiving day Turkey Trot. Tamarac has been hosting this Thanksgiving Day tradition for 29 years in a row. Like last year, a ‘shadow run’ is being held, within the same 24-hour period, with U.S. military personnel in Iraq – this time two bases [...]
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be offering four orchid classes beginning in January from 10am – 12pm. Orchid supplies will be available for purchase at all classes and a tour of the orchid greenhouse, lathe house and display house will be given at the end of each class. Orchid Class Schedule and Description: January [...]
Application for building permits has been made to the City of Hollywood Department of Planning and Development Services for a proposed farmer’s market on the property located at 1940 North 30 Road. City building officials have reviewed these applications and provided the requesting party, Invicta Watch Company, LLC, with comments. Until both City and County [...]
In response to the needs of the community, officials at the Broward County Health Department announced today the opening of an H1N1 vaccination clinic that will serve people in the priority groups. The clinic will open at 8AM on Monday, November 16, 2009 at the National Guard Armory located at 400 SW 24th Street in [...]
“The King in Concert” starring James Cawley as Elvis comes to Paradise Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for a limited run beginning Wednesday, December 9. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 13 at 1 p.m. “The King in Concert” is a highly entertaining celebration of Elvis that will have audiences of [...]
Cari Stuhr, a third grade teacher at Maplewood Elementary School in Coral Springs, has twice before donated her hair to Locks of Love and is ready to do it again. She will share her next experience with students at Maplewood Elementary (9850 Ramblewood Drive, Coral Springs) on Monday, November 23 at 9 a.m. The entire [...]
Returning for its 34th year, the Broward County Fair is set to run from Friday, November 20 through Sunday, Nov. 29 at a new location with a new look. It will be held at Pompano Citi Centre, at Federal Highway and Copans Road. The Broward County Fair has never had its own facility on which [...]
Elected officials commemorated Veterans Day by rededicating the F-86H Sabre Jet Memorial outside of the War Memorial Auditorium off Federal Hwy in East Fort Lauderdale. Speakers included Fort Lauderdale Mayor John P. Seiler, District II commissioner Charlotte E. Rodstrom, and special speaker Double Ace, Major General Fredrick C. “Boots” Blesse. Ran Meriam withthe Air Force [...]
Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek concludes its Sunday Afternoon Nature Lecture Series, for all ages, on Sunday, November 29, in the nature center’s amphitheater. Each lecture in this fun and informative series lasts approximately one hour, followed by a question-and-answer session. Live animals will be used to emphasize the lecture topics, although there [...]
Reserve your seat now for the 9th annual Breakfast for Champions of the Homeless one of Broward County’s most unique benefits. What makes this event so incredibly fun are the “Celebrity Waiters,” some of Broward County’s most important community leaders who work for “tips”, serving breakfast to their VIP guests. All proceeds benefit Broward Partnership [...]
By Rachel Galvin IndependentStreak.ning.com As in previous years, the Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival (FLIFF), now in its 24th year, brings a wide variety of features, documentaries and short subjects, as well as filmmakers from around the globe and celebrities. The festival, which opened Oct. 23, has proved an excellent networking tool for those in the [...]
Grammy-winning superstar Lionel Richie will bring 30 years of his most enduring hits and chart-topping favorites to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sunday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 30 at noon. Propelled by his immensely productive songwriting skills along with his dynamic [...]
Many of Broward’s best restaurants have partnered with PremierDiningFlorida.com to help you eat on the cheap. Founded by Kevin Short, a long-time restaurateur, PremierDiningFlorida.com focuses on getting you the best deals for eating out: half price gift certificates. From the casual Tijuana Taxi to Mango’s in Fort Lauderdale to Thai Spice and Sage Café, a [...]
South Florida’s coolest costumed and plain-clothes characters come together for a Halloween Block Party hosted by 9 favorite Fort Lauderdale haunts, including Tarpon Bend, Himmarshee Bar & Grille, Side Bar, Coyote Ugly, Dicey Riley’s, Fat Cat’s, Briny’s Irish Pub, Limoncello and TMex, Saturday, October 31 from 8 PM – 4 AM. Map of Block Party [...]
This October a deep dark terrifying cloud of fear will descend over Broward County as Celebrations Party and Productions produces their latest event “Possessed University” Haunted House. Celebrations has enlisted the services of “FrightMaster” to bring you the Scariest Haunted House in South Florida. His bone chilling scare tactics pushes the boundaries of your perceptions. [...]
CLICK HERE FOR 2010 BOAT SHOW INFORMATION There has never been a better time to enjoy boating. And there has never been a better place to fulfill your marine dreams. Celebrate the 50th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, October 29-November 2, 2009, where you will find the world’s finest selection of marine products offered for [...]
It was a spooky gathering at The Coconut Creek Chamber of Commerce’s first Halloween Business Expo on Wednesday, October 28. Approximately fifty local businesses and social services agencies will disseminate information and goodies from their booths. In addition, close to fifteen local restaurants participated in “A Taste of Coconut Creek.” Foodies got to try Bagel [...]
