Fort Lauderdale St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival

03-13-2010 - 03-13-2010

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City of Fort Lauderdale

http://www.ftlaudirishfest.com/default.aspx

Huizenga Plaza - East Las Olas Boulevard and South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale FL 33301

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 11:30am to 9pm Festival Hours 2pm to 3:30pm Parade

Celebrate all things Irish at the Fort Lauderdale St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival on March 13, 2010 The festival will include sheep herding, currach racing, live music & entertainment, dance performances, authentic food & beverages and much much more! Also visit our kids area - The Wee Folk Village We are also looking for parade participants See how you can get involved wwwFTLaudIrishFestcom or call 954-828-5985

ART BATTLES MIAMI

02-27-2010 - 03-13-2010

ART BATTLES

www.artbattles.com

Admission: 1000 Pre sale at tHe gallery 1500 Day of the show

rocknfilm@gmail.com

www.ezstreetgallery.com

Start Time(s): 8:00 Pm

PRESS RELEASE Art Battles: Kicks off it’s Live-Art Tour 2010 in Miami, Florida Eazy Street Gallery is proud to host the first stop of the national live-art performance tour of Art Battles in 2010 Featured artists will have installations of their most recent work for two-weeks after the show opens on February 27, 2010 Art Battles is a live-art competition where artists create work side- by-side in front of a live audience For nine consecutive years and over 100 live shows Art Battles has been a platform for talented artists to showcase their skills in and around NYC in a most unique setting and under tremendous pressure to perform Miami is the first stop of its national tour that includes major cities such as: Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and Charlotte The following artists will expose the colorful images of South Florida: AMANDA VALDES JEFF DEKAL SVETLANA KEPEZHINSKAS NF ROMERO KAZILLA JULIE L FRIEL ANDRES CORREA WHERE: EAZY STREET GALLERY 3501 NW 2nd Av Miami, FL 33127 MUSIC : DJ Set by Miami’s own ALUKARD Listen to their new album release “ONE SHOT” Portfolio Links: ### Booking info and other Press Inquiries: Contact: Fabian E Bolanos rocknfilm@gmailcom 786-234-7777

Florida Renaissance Festival

02-13-2010 - 03-14-2010

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Florida Renaissance Festival

http://www.broward.org/parks/qw.htm

Quiet Waters Park - 401 South Powerline Road Deerfield Beach FL 33442

Admission: $20/Adult, $17/Children (ages 6-11), Senior, Free/Youth (5 and Under)

9543601315

http://ticketsus.at/dynamic07/106959.html

Start Time(s): Saturday-Sunday 10:00am-Sunset

Celebrate 500 years of fun in a single day! Browse through the enchanted crafts village where over one-hundred merchants and artisans demonstrate and sell their wares Behold glass blowing, hammered pewter, wooden toys, unique pottery, clothing and a wealth of other riches Applaud hundreds of performers, on stage and literally all around you Mingle with sword fighters, minstrels, magicians, mud-beggars, wenches and more, for all the world's a stage!

Surfside 4th Annual Arts Festival

03-13-2010 - 03-14-2010

Surfside Tourist Bureau

www.visitsurfsidefl.com

Admission: $000

305-8640722

dtavares@townofsurfsidefl.gov

www.visitsurfsidefl.com

Start Time(s): Saturday March 13th Noon - 6pm Sunday March 14th 11am - 6pm

On March 13 & 14, 2010, the Surfside Arts Festival transforms the town of Surfside with visual arts displays, craft and collectible booths, and performance arts In our fourth year, the Surfside Arts Festival will draw an enthusiastic, appreciative audience who will come to be enriched and enchanted by the imaginative vision of you, our local artists Surfside Arts Festival encompasses visual arts, wearable art, sculpture, mixed media, photography, crafts, vintage collectibles, music and performances Also, there will be a Memorabilia Display as Surfside is celebrating its 75th Year This event will be advertised in local publications, with flyers and posters, as well as on the web and the radio

12th Annual Art Festival in the Pines

03-13-2010 - 03-14-2010

The Parks and Recreation Department of Pembroke Pines

http://ppines.com/arts-festival/index.html

River of Grass ArtsPark - 17189 Sheridan Street Fort Lauderdale FL 33313

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 10 am - 5 pm

The Art Festival in the Pines offers a great opportunity for artists and patrons alike to purchase and sell art and fine crafts in a delightful atmosphere

The Festival also showcases food booths, live music, a hands-on art children’s area, and demonstrations by local artists

Diving Into Spring

03-14-2010 - 03-14-2010

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival

http://www.fliff.com/event_details.asp?eventid=373

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 300 Gulf Stream Way Dania FL 33004

Admission: <p>5500 includes complimentary drink &amp; parking<br /> &nbsp;</p>

http://www.fliff.com/event_details.asp?eventid=373

Start Time(s): <p>4:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Event benefits the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Fort Lauderdale Dive Team Demonstration, Synchronized Swim Show, Fashion Show of Swimwear through the Ages, Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres, Museum Exhibition, Dinner & Silent Auction 

Randy Bernsen & Friends

03-19-2010 - 03-19-2010

Randy Bernsen and Friends

Cinema Paradiso - 503 Southeast Sixth Street Fort Lauderdale FL 33301

Admission: <p>$25</p>

Start Time(s): <p>8:00pm</p>

A musical fusion celebration of Spring  Randy Bernsen and Friends present March Jams On!  Groove to a diverse selection of music plus a special weather report tribute 

Friends include: Javier Carrion-bass; Ed Maina-sax; Othello Molineaux-steel drums; Samantha Natalie-vocals; Bobby Thomas Jr-hand drums; Pete Wallace-keyboards; Dave Shelly-vocals, guitar,drums; Ivan Zervigon-drums

Tickets avaialbe at the door or in advance

12 x 12 the collective

03-01-2010 - 03-20-2010

ArtServe

http://www.artserve.org/

ArtServe - 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

Admission: Free to the public

Start Time(s): Gallery Hours 9am-5pm or by appoitment

ArtServe presents the 3rd annual twelve by twelve- the collective an exhibit of small scale works that are 12 inches by 12 inches March 1, 2010 through March 20, 2010 Celebrate a union of the Broward County Visula Arts groups in a collective exhibit Purchase a 12" x 12" piece of original artwork for only $200
 

 Opening Reception is Friday March 12, 2010 from 6-8pm - sponsored by Whole Foods

50+ AND SENIORS INFO AND CRAFT FAIR

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Red Hispana Florida

HTTP://REDHISPANAFL.ORG

ArtServe - 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

Admission: <p>free to the public</p>

Start Time(s): <p>1-5pm</p>

Red Hispana Florida is proud to announce that we will be hosting a 50+ (and Seniors) Info AND CRAFT Fair on March 20 @ ArtServe Auditorium from 1pm to 5 pm

We will have info on products and services tables around the Auditorium and several 50+, SAGE and Senior citizens groups will be in attendance

We will be featuring the Photographic artwork of Pompano Bill and Pencil drawing artwork by Deanna, paintings by Mauricio Ferrer along with other artists and entertainment with Richard Cortez, singer, songwriter and comedian and presentation of our Positive Alliance logo as tile artwork by Charles Horne as well as Craft Vendors

THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC THE AUDITORIUM IS LOCATED AT 1350 E SUNRISE BLVD FT LAUDERDALE 33304 IN THE BROWARD COUNTY EXTENSION LIBRARY AND ARTSERVE BUILDING WITH FREE PARKING AND IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
 

Fifth Annual Art and Jazz in Victoria Park

03-21-2010 - 03-21-2010

Victoria Park Civic Association

vpca.org

Admission: <p>Free admission</p>

Start Time(s): <p>12:00-4:00</p>

This annual neighborhood festival features artists and craftspeople exhibiting and selling their work, the live jazz sounds of Billy Bones, children's art displays and activities, treats to sample,and kayak rides It all takes place in a lovely, tree filled park by the Karen Canal in the VIctoria Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale

3G Everlasting Three Generations of Timeless Art

03-23-2010 - 03-23-2010

The Art of Bliss, LLC

http://web.mac.com/deborahweed

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 7-9:00 pm

Miami Beach Botanical Garden presents a three generational art exhibit Award-winning artist Deborah Weed's "Waterscapes"; Weed's grandmother, Reyna Youngerman's world renowned paintings and her mother, Judith Gindy's sculpture will be featured at a celebration reception The co-sponsors of the event are Arts at St Johns and The Market Company Join the fun and remember that whenever we create our art lives ON!

Fushu Daiko, Japanese Taiko Drumming and Dance

03-25-2010 - 03-25-2010

Bienes Center for the Arts at St Thomas Aquinas High School

www.bienescenterforthearts-sta.org

Bienes Center For The Arts - 2801 Southwest 12th Street Fort Lauderdale FL 33312

Admission: $1999

jbasi@aquinas-sta.org

www.bienescenterforthearts-sta.org

Start Time(s): Sushi Bar Opens at 6pm, Performance at 7:30pm

Fushu Daiko has delighted audiences around the world with their combination of powerful Taiko drumming and skillful dance elements Taiko is a drumming style of Japanese origin and is considered a martial art as well as a rhythmic medley of traditional and modern rhythms and moves Fushu Daiko has been recognized for creating a greater understanding of the Japanese culture and strengthening the bonds between the USA, and Japan Taiko, In addition to the martial aspect, has always been used in the most refined cultural settings as well Modern drumming differs significantly from traditional in more than just the music it plays, giving people a visual spectacle as well as a multiple drum and dance experience guaranteed to make the fittest drummer sweat! The Lobby and Sushi Bar will open at 6pm and the Performance will be begin at 7:30pm Tickets are $1999, This is a show the entire family will enjoy!! TICKETS ON SALE NOW at wwwbienescenterforthearts-staorg

Viennese Rhapsody Ball

03-26-2010 - 03-26-2010

Symphony of the Americas

http://www.symphonyoftheamericas.com

Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six - 2301 South East 17th Street Fort Lauderdale FL 33316

Admission: <p>$22500</p>

Start Time(s): <p>Call for time</p>

We are excited to announce that the Symphony of the Americas Society will host their Spring Gala, "Viennese Rhapsody Ball," on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Guests will be whisked away to a magnificent ballroom, adorned with flowers everywhere, followed by a gourmet Viennese dinner Symphony of the Americas Society President, Carole Nugent, promises that this year's Viennese Rhapsody Ball will be the most elegant ball of the season

The highlight of the evening will be a short performance of the full Symphony featuring Viennese music The Symphony of the Americas is a vital part of our community that is consistently rated by Florida's Division of Cultural Affairs as one of the top orchestras in the state Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese has won numerous awards, including the coveted 2005 Hispanic Heritage Award at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC The Maestro and the Symphony have been dedicated to bringing the highest quality music education programming to young people both in South Florida and the Americas

Proceeds from our event will help the Symphony continue into the next decade with a focus on enriching the lives of all they touch through the wonderful power of music, taking pride in the contribution they make to the cultural environment of South Florida The Maestro and full orchestra will create an atmosphere of Viennese charm and elegance that will delight your senses This delightful evening is $225 per person Bring a friend!

This will be one of our major fundraisers of the year with approximately 250 attendees We would greatly appreciate your support with a donation to our silent auction To donate to our silent auction, please print this email and fill out the form below and return to us by snail mail to 199 N Ocean Blvd #200 Pompano Beach, FL 33062 or fax to 954-545-9088 Deadline for inclusion in the journal is March 5, 2010

Odd Duck Bazaar - indie craft show - artisan showcase

03-27-2010 - 03-27-2010

Hollywood Craft Mafia

http://www.oddduckbazaar.com

Old Davie School Museum - 6650 Griffin Road Fort Lauderdale FL 33314

Admission: 500

info@hollywoodcraftmafia.com

Start Time(s): 12 Noon - 6P M

Odd Duck Bazaar is an annual indie craft fair, artisan show case and music venue rolled into one Join us March 27th for a day of unique handmade crafts, art, coffee house refreshments, DIY Craft Tables and live music @ the Historic Davie Schoolhouse

The Gables and Cuban Quarter Private Tour

10-01-2006 - 03-28-2010

Meeting Location To Be Provided - City of Miami Miami FL 33132

Admission: Starting from USD $14999 per person

http://www.affiliate.viator.com/brochure/product_show.jsp?CODE=3691MIASOIR02&ID=1010&PRODUCTID=1016&AUID=6214

Start Time(s): To Be Announced

After meeting your personal guide in the lobby of your Miami hotel you will drive through Miami Beach to beautiful Coral Gables, or simply 'The Gables' as it's known to natives, a secluded neighborhood that was originally developed by George Merrick in 1925 This planned section of town is an oasis of quiet stately homes and upscale shopping and restaurants in the heart of Miami Continue to the Cuban Quarter, right in the heart of Miami Here in 'Little Havana' you can find hand-rolled cigars, fruiterias, meat markets, herbal stores and windows with cafecitos Your guide will escort you to Calle Ocho (pronounced kye-yay oh-cho), an area between 12th and 27th Avenues that is straight out of a Cuban storybook You will have lunch at a restaurant serving typical Cuban cuisine amidst the old world charm of this popular areaAfter lunch the VIP treatment continues with a private return transfer back to your Miami hotel

The Maroone Hispanic Fest

03-28-2010 - 03-28-2010

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Hispanic Unity of Florida

http://www.hispanicunity.org/hispanicfest/

Pines Recreation Center - 7400 Pines Boulevard Hollywood FL 33024

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 12 - 9 pm

The 22nd Annual Maroone HispanicFest is Broward County’s longest-running Hispanic festival celebrating Hispanic culture and enjoyed by people and families of all ages and ethnic backgrounds

Proceeds of the festival benefit Hispanic Unity of Florida a local non-profit organization whose mission is to empower Hispanics and other members of the community to become self-sufficient and lead productive lives

Last year more than 10,000 people enjoyed delicious Latin foods, live Latin music, salsa dance lessons, art crafts, children activities and entertainment and much more This is an event not to miss!

Hommage a la femme and the artists who love them

03-06-2010 - 03-31-2010

Windisch-Hunt Fine Art

http://www.coconutgrove.com/event_detail.cfm?EventID=207

Admission:

Start Time(s):

March 6-31, 2010

Reception March 6th 7-9 pm

Dance Performance 7:15 & 8:15 pm

Juror Annette Rawlings, Director
Andrews Art Museum
Andrews, NC

Pineapple Jam

04-09-2010 - 04-09-2010

Stranahan House

Stranahan House - 335 South East Sixth Avenue at Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale FL 33301

Admission: <p>$12500 per person reservations needed</p>

954-524-4736

Start Time(s): <p>Time 6:30 to 8:30 pm</p>

Come casually dressed and be prepared to enjoy a lasting memory of a perfect Florida evening on the banks of the New River! Your evening will include cocktails, dinner and island style music Support the Historic Stranahan House

City of Sunrise Earth Day Festival

04-10-2010 - 04-10-2010

City of Sunrise

www.sunrisefl.gov/earthday.html

Admission: <p>Free admission</p>

Start Time(s): <p>10:00 am to 6:00 pm</p>

A free, family-friendly day of outdoor fun! Giveaways, resources for greener living, children's activities, live music, farmers' market, eco-chic fashion show, handcrafted goods, and festival foods and ethnic specialties Presented by the City of Sunrise Utilities Department and All Service

ArtsPark Symphony Series

02-21-2010 - 04-11-2010

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Hollywood Parks, Recreation, and Culture

ArtsPark at Young Circle - Hollywood Boulevard at US 1 Hollywood FL 33020

Admission: <p>free</p>

Start Time(s): <p>6pm</p>

Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy a magicla twilight performance by the Symphony of the Americas, conducted by James Brooks-Bruzzese  6pm

March 28, 2010

April 11, 2010

South Florida Family Expo

04-10-2010 - 04-11-2010

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Greater Dania Beach Chamber of Commerce

http://www.southfloridafamilyexpo.com

Admission: <p>Free</p>

Start Time(s): <p>10:00AM - 6:00PM</p>

South Florida Family Expo is a two-day event in Hollywood, Florida dedicated to families The mission of SFFE is to provide parents and families with a one-stop shopping approach to all things family Here is an opportunity for retailers, caregivers, and service providers in all industries to get face time with their target audiences

Activities will include: Children's play area, including bounce houses, face painting and concessions

Lecture Series on topics vital to parents, including: Financial Planning & Paying for College; Schools; after school activities & sports; Martial Arts demonstrations; music demonstrations; and more!

Celebrity Stroll On Ocean Drive

04-14-2009 - 04-15-2010

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Gray Line Miami

http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/us/miami.go?mode=activityDetail&apid=4064&sid=692&

Meeting Location To Be Provided - City of Miami Miami FL 33132

Admission: $49-$74

8003368233

Start Time(s): 4/14-10/13 Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am, 10/15-4/15 Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am

It is well known that something happens to people when they venture to this latitude In Miami even the most moderate sensibilities can come unhinged Tourists have been coming to Miami Beach since the 1920s to escape from ordinary lives and to share the sand with millionaires, bathing beauties, movie stars and presidents Today Ocean Drive is one of the most recognized streets in the world, as the pastel Art Deco hotels and sidewalk cafes have provided the backdrop for countless TV shows, movies, music videos, photo shoots, fashion magazines and famous faces Come stroll along Ocean Drive with Gray Line Tours Hear stories and see where it all happened and is still happening You never know who you might bump into This tour is created by Kevin Doran - a long-time Miami resident, certified heritage tour guide and president of the Professional Tour Guide Association of Florida His enthusiasm for South Florida history is obvious as he carefully infuses this tour with documented gossip and anecdotal precision, respectful of a place built on fantasy

Florida's Newport Guitar Festival

04-16-2010 - 04-18-2010

Florida's Newport Guitar Festival

http://www.NewportGuitarFest.com

Admission: $20 per day or $50 for a 3-day pass

Start Time(s): Friday: 10 am - 6 pm Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm

Considered to be the world’s largest modern guitar festival, Florida’s Newport Guitar Festival will bring the world’s finest luthiers and vintage dealers to South Florida to celebrate what is recognized as the “Golden Age” of modern guitars Joining the celebration are two iconic faces in the music industry - Ed King, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s original guitarist and composer of Sweet Home Alabama, and Muriel Anderson, one of the world’s foremost guitarists and host of Muriel Anderson’s All Star Guitar Night, which will take place Sunday after the festival Vintage masterpieces and extraordinary one-of-a-kind modern guitars will be available for purchase at prices ranging from $400 to $400,000 Hundreds of vendors will display brilliant assortments of acoustic, electric, vintage, hand-made and modern guitars inside the Hard Rock Live where over 30 distinguished guitarists including Muriel Anderson, Paul Asbel, Chris Proctor and Michael Chapdelaine will perform more than 200 mini-concerts, to demonstrate the various guitars on display Featured Events Include: Muriel Anderson’s All Star Guitar Night Ed King’s Guitar Premiere Sonic Sitka Project Blue Guitar Exhibition Over 200 Demo Concerts by World-Class Guitarists Martin Guitar Company & Martin Braun Watches Collaboration Premiere

Charlie Hunter Trio

04-24-2010 - 04-24-2010

Bienes Center for the Arts at St Thomas Aquinas High School

www.bienescenterforthearts-sta.org

Bienes Center For The Arts - 2801 Southwest 12th Street Fort Lauderdale FL 33312

Admission: <p>$2499-Floor Seating (General Admission) $1999-Tiered Seating (General Admission)</p>

954 513 2273

www.bienescenterforthearts-sta.org

Start Time(s): <p>Lobby Bar Opens at 7pm Performance at 8pm</p>

First coming to prominence in the early '90s Charlie Hunter has since become one of the leading names in jazz, recording 17 albums, touring relentlessly, and earning a Grammy nomination Hunter is noted for playing custom-made seven and eight-string guitars, on which he simultaneously plays basslines, rhythm guitar, and solos Critic Sean Westergaard describes Hunter's innovative guitar technique as "mind-boggling he's an agile improviser with an ear for great tone, and always has excellent players alongside him in order to make great music, not to show off" He has a style that has to be heard – and seen - to be believed Hunter maintains a busy performance and recording schedule but he has not appeared in South Florida in over 3 years In a recent interview with NPR’s Liane Hansen, Mr Hunter specifically mentioned his upcoming Ft Lauderdale concert which is sure to be packed full of just as many new Hunter fans (thanks to recent work with Norah Jones, John Mayer, and John Scofield) as it will be with seasoned jazz fans who have never had a chance to witness him perform "…a man who has built his reputation by conquering hairy bass lines and heady post-bop melodies simultaneously on custom eight-string instruments… Hunter is still a musical beast" -Guitar Player Magazine "…Hunter rips through the air with superrock fuzz and fusion mettle" - Rolling Stone Magazine Tickets are $1999 - $2499 and can be purchased at wwwbienescenterforthearts-staorg

Polynesian Festival

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

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Polynesian Culture Association Incorporated

http://www.polynesiancultureassociation.com/Festival.html

Hagen Park - 2020 Wilton Drive Fort Lauderdale FL 33305

Admission: To Be Announced

9543902130

Start Time(s): Saturday 12:00pm-9:00pm

Live Polynesian Entertainment, South Pacific Arts and Crafts, and a variety of dance groups who have not only participated in Tahitian dance, but also in Maori, Hawaiian and Samoan dance are a part of this annual event The Festival will be held from 12 Noon at 9 pm at Oakland Park, 4000 North Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, Fl 33334

Walking Tours

11-01-2009 - 05-02-2010

Fort Lauderdale History Center

New River Inn - 219 Southwest 2nd Avenue Fort Lauderdale FL 33301

Admission: $10/Each

Start Time(s): Sunday 2:30pm

The Fort Lauderdale History Center/Historical Society, Inc tours commence at the Fort Lauderdale History Center's New River Inn, the first building in Broward County to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and continue through the historic district on the Riverwalk FLHC costumed docents bring Fort Lauderdale's past alive with stories of the pioneers, the New River and Henry Flagler's railroad

National Week of the Ocean Sea-son

03-06-2010 - 05-08-2010

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National Week of the Ocean

http://www.national-week-of-the-ocean.org/

Admission: <p>Various prices, call or consult website</p>

Start Time(s): <p>Various times</p>

The Fort Lauderdale’s 31st festival sea-son March 6 to May 8, 2010 includes the March 6 MIASF Waterway Cleanup; the March 18 - 21st Dania Beach Marine Flea Market; National Week of the Ocean April 4 - 10; the April 17 & 18 Plywood Regatta; the April 30 - May 2 Week of the Ocean School Marine Fair and the May 8 Mother Ocean Day Community Awards & Film

The theme EXPLORING & CARING FOR THE OCEAN offers many possibilities for this 26th annual event The celebration is sponsored by Fort Lauderdale-based National Week of the Ocean, Inc, a group dedicated to educating young people to develop a sense of stewardship towards the ocean

Joining astronaut/aquanaut Scott Carpenter in initially endorsing the event was a panel of renowned ocean pioneers including Norman Baker, Thor Heyerdahl's navigator for the Ra I & II voyages; zoologist and shark expert, Eugenie Clark; marine biologist Sylvia Earle; aquaculture pioneer Tap Pryor; Andreas Rechnitzer, record diver, Trieste; and Stan Waterman, Emmy-winning underwater photographer National Week of the Ocean invites everyone to learn more about these twentieth-century ocean pioneers

Unifest

05-23-2010 - 05-23-2010

Greater Caribbean American Cultural Coalition

http://www.gcaccoalition.com

Admission: <p>Free</p>

Start Time(s): <p>10 am - 11 pm</p>

Unifest is a celebration of culture of the Caribbean It is a partnership with the City of Lauderdale Lakes and the Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce Unifest features an extravagant showcase of art, music, cultural tent, domino and netball A parade of flags adorned the symbols and costumes from the many countries and islands of the Caribbean Steel Pan music and athe true flavor of the festival is in its food that showcase the flavor of diverse community
 

Everglades Airboat and Shark Valley Bike Adventure

10-01-2009 - 05-31-2010

Eco-Adventures

http://parkstore.miamidade.gov/evergladesairboatandsharkvalleybikeadventure.aspx

Sense of Wonder Nature Center - 3401 Southwest 72nd Avenue Miami FL 33155

Admission: $65/Each

Start Time(s): Varies By Tour

Glide through the Everglades with your local guide and experience the breathtaking beauty and unique wildlife native to the 'river of grass' After your airboat ride, have lunch at the Coopertown Restaurant and then jump back in the Eco-van for the second ride of your life, Shark Valley This Eco-Adventures trip leaves from the AD Barnes Park Sense of Wonder Nature Center

Chicken Key Canoe Trip

10-01-2009 - 05-31-2010

Eco-Adventures

http://parkstore.miamidade.gov/chickenkeycanoetrip.aspx

Deering Estate at Cutler - 16701 Southwest 72nd Avenue Miami FL 33157

Admission: $25/Each

Start Time(s): Varies By Tour

The Deering Estate offers guided canoe tours of Biscayne Bay that depart from Charles Deering's boat turning basin You will canoe to Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and restored bird rookery, which lies one mile off shore On select Sundays at 8:00am the tour is available for children ages nine and up for $15 Reservations are required

Scenic Two-Hour Sailing Tour

11-01-2009 - 05-31-2010

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Flyer Catamaran Excursions

http://www.flyercatamaran.com/charterrates.html

Flyer Catamaran Excursions - 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Key Biscayne FL 33149

Admission: $1,700/Boat

3053613611

Start Time(s): Varies by Tour

Flyer Catamaran Excursions offers a narrated tour of Miami and Biscayne Bay aboard a private charter The sailing is wonderful and the sights are breathtaking Total excursion time is two hours

Half-Day Sailing Adventure

11-01-2009 - 05-31-2010

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Flyer Catamaran Excursions

http://www.flyercatamaran.com/charterrates.html

Flyer Catamaran Excursions - 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Key Biscayne FL 33149

Admission: $2,200/Boat

3053613611

Start Time(s): Varies by Tour

Flyer Catamaran Excursions' Half-Day Sailing Adventure includes all features of their two-hour tour plus an extended cruise of Key Biscayne and a trip out to the open ocean with a great view of Miami, Miami Beach and more

Full-Day Cruise

11-01-2009 - 05-31-2010

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Flyer Catamaran Excursions

http://www.flyercatamaran.com/charterrates.html

Flyer Catamaran Excursions - 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Key Biscayne FL 33149

Admission: $2,700/Boat

3053613611

Start Time(s): Varies by Tour

Join Flyer Catamaran Excursions for a beautiful day on the water! This a full-day sailing adventure with a complete cruise of Miami and Biscayne Bay Total excursion time is six hours

Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival 2010

05-31-2010 - 05-31-2010

Full-A-Vybez

www.pbjerkfestival.com

Admission: <p>Kids under 12 - Free</p>

www.pbjerkfestival.com

Start Time(s): <p>2pm - 10pm</p>

Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010 2pm-10pm, What better to do on Memorial day than to come to the 7th annual Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival!!!!!! There will be tons of fun activities for the entire family Come out to sample delectable Caribbean food and jam to live performances from bands from the Caribbean This event attracts thousands of patrons from South Florida and beyond! For vendor opportunities and for more information about this well-anticipated event, please contact us at (561) 236-6249 You can't afford to miss this!

Behind-the-Scenes Evening Tours

09-01-2009 - 06-30-2010

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Miami Metrozoo

http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/events.asp?Id=67&rootId=3

Miami Metrozoo - 1 Zoo Boulevard Miami FL 33177

Admission: <p>To Be Announced</p>

3052555551

Start Time(s): <p>Sunday 6:00pm</p>

An evening adventure takes you "up-close" to selected wildlife in a behind-the-scenes tour of the Miami Metrozoo Beginning at 6:00pm, a pizza dinner is served, followed by a guided two to three hour walking tour Important Information: Call for scheduled dates and prices Limited to 24 participants: adults and children ages 6 and over Pre-registration is required

SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch

02-07-2010 - 12-05-2010

City of Fort Lauderdale

http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/events/jazzbrunch/jazzbrunch.htm

Esplanade Park - 400 Southwest 2nd Street Fort Lauderdale FL 33312

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): First Sunday of every month 11am to 2pm

The 20th Annual SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale's scenic Riverwalk This free, outdoor concert series brings the area's best local jazz artists to 4 different stages There is plenty of room for chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and well-behaved leashed pets are welcome Food and beverages are available for purchase This event is sponsored by SunTrust Bank, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Las Olas Riverfront, WIOD 610AM, and 939FM MIA

Bonnet House Orchid Fair

12-04-2010 - 12-05-2010

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

http://bonnethouse.org/bonnet_event-calendar.html

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens - 900 North Birch Road Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

Admission: <p>$5 Fair &amp; Grounds; $15 Fair, Grounds &amp; House<br /> &nbsp;</p>

Start Time(s): <p>10 am - 4 pm</p>

Orchids, Orchid Supplies, Garden Art, Orchid Displays and Silent Auction, Lectures and much more

Monthly Coin and Stamp Show

10-19-2008 - 12-19-2010

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Fort Lauderdale Coin Club

http://www.ftlauderdalecoinclub.com/flcc.html

Volunteer Park Community Center - 12050 West Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale FL 33317

Admission: Free Admission

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Start Time(s): Saturday 10:00am

Every third Saturday of the month, a coin and stamp show is held For those of you who are collectors, are interested in collecting, or are just plain curious, come take a look around! Important Information: The February 2010 show will be held on the second Sunday of the month

Trolley City Tour

08-21-2009 - 01-01-2037

Miami Nice Tours

http://www.miami-nice.com/404.html

Admission: $39/Adults, $29/Children (3-9)

Start Time(s): Sunday-Saturday 10:15am and 2:00pm

The educated staff at Miami Nice Tours know the secrets Miami has been keeping since 1986 and therefore would like to share their knowledge and passion of these Miami treasures with you This extraordinary automated City Tour will overcome language barriers: Spanish and German speaking visitors can uncover the secrets of Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Little Havana, South Beach and more in their native language Just plug in the headphones from your mp3 player or pick one up from Miami Nice Tours itself

Shark Valley Tram Tour

05-01-2009 - 01-01-2037

Shark Valley Tram Tours

http://www.sharkvalleytramtours.com/tramtours.html

Everglades National Park - 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead FL 33034

Admission: $1625/Adults, $1525/Seniors (62 and Older), $10/Children (3-12)

Start Time(s): 5/1-12/20 Sunday-Saturday 9:30am, 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm, 12/21-4/30 Sunday-Saturday Hourly Tours Beginning at 9:00am Until 3:00pm

Shark Valley Tram Tours offers a two-hour, open air tour through the Shark Valley section of Everglades National Park All tours are led by park trained naturalists, fully prepared to make your journey a memorable one Beside giving insight into the ecosystem as a whole, your guide will also help to point out some of the 'hidden' aspects which help to make this a world renowned wetlands The open vehicles allow visitors to view wildlife within the sawgrass prairies on either side of the tram At the half-way point of the tour, a 45-foot high observation deck gives visitors an opportunity to enjoy the tranquil vistas of the Everglades, extending outward 20 miles in all directions A gradual ramp provides easy access to the observation tower deck, and every part of the ramp and deck provide chances to view something different Important Information: Visitation is highest from December through April, and reservations are strongly recommended during this time period You may reserve for the 9:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm trams

Everglades Airboat and Scenic Adventure

08-17-2009 - 01-01-2037

Eco-Adventures

http://parkstore.miamidade.gov/evergladesairboatandsharkvalleybikeadventure-1-1.aspx

Sense of Wonder Nature Center - 3401 Southwest 72nd Avenue Miami FL 33155

Admission: $60/Each

Start Time(s): Varies By Tour

Glide through the Everglades with your local guide and experience the breathtaking beauty and unique wildlife native to the 'river of grass' After your airboat ride, have lunch at the Coopertown Restaurant and then jump back in the Eco-van for a scenic drive through the everglades This Eco-Adventures trip leaves from the AD Barnes Park Sense of Wonder Nature Center

Indian Key Canoe and Snorkel Excursion

08-17-2009 - 01-01-2037

Eco-Adventures

http://www.http://parkstore.miamidade.gov/sunsetandmoonlightkayak-1-1-1-1.aspx

Sense of Wonder Nature Center - 3401 Southwest 72nd Avenue Miami FL 33155

Admission: $50/Each

Start Time(s): Varies By Tour

Explore Indian Key by canoe, just as the first settlers did in the 1800s Snorkel in the clear waters and surrounding coral reefs which are teeming with wildlife! Join Eco-Adventures as they retell historic events and spend the day exploring the island on foot The trip leaves from AD Barnes Park Sense of Wonder Nature Center

Sunset and Moonlight Kayak

08-17-2009 - 01-01-2037

Eco-Adventures

http://parkstore.miamidade.gov/sunsetandmoonlightkayak.aspx

Admission: $40/Each

Start Time(s): Varies By Tour

Relax as you journey along the shallow waters of Key Biscayne Watch the sun slowly set while you paddle your way through the unspoiled expand of Bear Cut Preserve As you make your way back, gaze at the rising moon as it lights your path through the tropical waters This is truly an adventure for the mind, body, and spirit This Eco-Adventures trip leaves from the Crandon Visitors and Biscayne Nature Center

Matheson Bay Shore Canoe Trek

08-14-2009 - 01-01-2037

Eco-Adventures

http://parkstore.miamidade.gov/sunsetandmoonlightkayak-1-1-1-1-1-1.aspx

Matheson Hammock Park - 9610 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33156

Admission: $28/Each

Start Time(s): Varies By Tour

Immerse yourself in the remarkable beauty of Biscayne Bay Travel with your naturalist-guide through mangroves, the world's only salt-water trees, and discover a world filled with brown pelicans, osprey, great blue herons, nurse sharks, sting rays and more The trip leaves from the Matheson Hammock Park Marina

Key West

01-01-2009 - 01-01-2037

Miami Nice Tours

http://www.miami-nice.com/keywest3.html

Meeting Location To Be Provided - City of Miami Miami FL 33132

Admission: $75/Each

Start Time(s): Varies By Tour

On this tour you will first stop for breakfast (not included in tour price) Afterwards you will enjoy a scenic, comfortable drive across 42 bridges and 32 islands to Key West (takes approximately three-and-a-half hours) Then, after arriving in Key West, you have plenty of time to explore Key West on your own You could visit Hemingway's house or Mallory Square located by the historic Key West waterfront (this open-air marketplace and entertainment complex is a great place to start or end your trip to Key West) The trip back to Miami departs at around 4:00pm

Fort Lauderdale City Tour

01-01-2009 - 01-01-2037

Miami Nice Tours

http://www.miami-nice.com/citytour_fll.html

Meeting Location To Be Provided - City of Miami Miami FL 33132

Admission: To Be Announced

Start Time(s): Sunday-Saturday 9:00am

Fort Lauderdale is not called the 'Venice of Florida' without reason This city by the sea is a fantastic holiday getaway with countless waterways, thousands of boats and yachts and numerous restaurants Miami Nice Tours offers a round-trip trek to Fort Lauderdale exploring the city's wonders, including a romantic walk by famous Las Olas Boulevard

Miami Seaquarium

01-01-2009 - 01-01-2037

Miami Nice Tours

http://www.miami-nice.com/seaquarium.html

Meeting Location To Be Provided - City of Miami Miami FL 33132

Admission: $51/Adults, $46/Children (3-9)

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Start Time(s): Varies By Tour

Miami Nice Tours will take you to the famous Miami Seaquarium for a wonderful day of fun Miami Seaquarium is a 38-acre tropical paradise with spectacular skyline views overlooking Biscayne Bay Enjoy a world-class marine life entertainment park with eight different marine animal shows and astonishing daily presentations Miami Seaquarium is a place of inspiration, education and fun - and it's great for kids Important Information: This tour is only for groups of four people and more