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Great American Beach Party

05-25-2013 - 05-25-2013

City of Fort Lauderdale

http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/gabp/

Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

Admission: Free

954-828-5000

http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/gabp/

Start Time(s): 10 am

Kick off the summer at the City of Fort Lauderdale’s 4th Annual Great American Beach Party on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on Fort Lauderdale Beach at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard Join us for this free event as a portion of Fort Lauderdale’s world famous A1A is transformed into an entertainment mecca, featuring music, live performances, and activities for the entire family Live bands will perform on two stages throughout the day entertaining crowds with classic oldies, rock n’ roll, ‘80s hits, smooth jazz, and rhythm and blues Featured artists will include Across the Universe (Beatles Tribute Band); Tim Bluntson (80’s Tribute Band); The Inverted (Classic Rock); Riverside Dixieland Band (Jazz); Nikki Kidd (R&B); the Bahamas Junkanoo Revue; and Boogie Knights (Disco Revival) Children and adults will enjoy an array of activities including a beach water slide, bounce houses, face painting, hula-hoop, limbo and Twister contests, a water balloon toss, and a sandcastle-building competition The event will also include a classic car show with more than 50 vintage hot rods, ragtops and muscle cars, plus an art show featuring displays and exhibits from local artists, including up-and -oming chalk artists In commemoration of Memorial Day Weekend, a military tribute will take place to honor the men and women who serve our country in the United States Armed Forces To top off the evening, event-goers will be treated to a special screening of a movie presented by the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival  ]]>

MODERN STILL LIVES

05-25-2013 - 05-25-2013

6

World and Eye Arts Center

http://www.worldandeye.com

Admission: FREE

954-540-9897

jeanminuchin@mac.com

http://www.worldandeye.com

Start Time(s):

 MODERN STILL LIVES ---------------------------------------------------------- May 25 during the FAT Village Art Walk 7:00pm - 11:00pm This show is a group exhibit called "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? Join the next show as artists reveal their views and the meanings of things, reinventing and creating "Modern Still Lives" Featuring the works of Blanca Beatriz Caraballo, Rosa Naday Garmendia, Jean Minuchin, JoAnn Nava, Isabel Perez Salazar and Sharon White  ]]>

Memorial Day Parade

05-27-2013 - 05-27-2013

Soutmasters Camporee Committee South Florida Council

Bergeron Rodeo Grounds - 4271 Davie Road Fort Lauderdale FL 33314

Admission:

954-797-1163

Start Time(s): 10 am

The parade will proceed down Davie Rd beginning at SW 39th St and end at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds]]>

Memorial Day KidzFest

05-27-2013 - 05-27-2013

Flamingo Gardens

http://flamingogardens.org/Events.html

Flamingo Gardens - 3750 South Flamingo Road Davie FL 33019

Admission: Children ages 4-11 are HALF PRICE for the day! GENERAL ADMISSION $18 Age 12+, $10 Ages 4-11, Ages 3 and under are free Members admitted free DISCOUNTS (with ID) $15 Seniors (Age 65+), Armed Services, and College Students    

9544732955

http://flamingogardens.org/Events.html

Start Time(s): 9:30am - 4:30pm  

A day just for the kids! This Memorial Day enjoy a pleasant day at Flamingo Gardens and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary with complimentary games, activities, and entertainment for the young ones- including free pony rides in the gardens from 11am-3pm, Otter John and his animal friends, special Wildlife Encounters, bounce house, a kid's merchandise fair, and more  ]]>

Haitian Cultural Month Closing Mix-a-Lot Dance Party

05-31-2013 - 05-31-2013

Community Access Center

Admission: Free

(954) 534-9113

Start Time(s): 11:00 pm - 4:00 am

Haitian Heritage Month]]>

Art Education Celebration at Ft Lauderdale Museum of Art

06-02-2013 - 06-02-2013

Broward Art Education Association

http://baeaonline.com, http://moafl.org

Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale - Nova Southeastern University - One East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale FL 33301

Admission: FREE and open to the public

954 525-5500

www.moafl.org

Start Time(s):

 The Broward Art Education Association is partnering with the Ft Lauderdale Museum of Art to hold a celebration of art education The event will take place on Sunday, June 2 from noon until 4:00 PM in the lobby and patio areas of the museum A variety of art activities, including “make-and-take” projects, will be available for participants of all ages Participants will also be able to take part in the creation of a collaborative large-scale painting]]>

Rooti Tooti Tropi-Fruity Festival

06-01-2013 - 06-02-2013

Flamingo Gardens

http://flamingogardens.org/Events.html

Flamingo Gardens - 3750 South Flamingo Road Davie FL 33019

Admission: GENERAL ADMISSION $18 Age 12+, $10 Ages 4-11, Ages 3 and under are free Members admitted free DISCOUNTS (with ID) $15 Seniors (Age 65+), Armed Services, and College Students  

9544732955

http://flamingogardens.org/Events.html

Start Time(s): 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Kick off the summer fruit harvest with Flamingo Gardens' Rooti Tooti Tropi-Fruity Festival with tropical and rare fruits and vegetables plants for sale Take a guided tour of Flamingo Gardens' fruit trees and get growing tips from the experts Enjoy live music while eating tropical fare from Tropical Palate Enjoy interactive cooking demonstrations with 12 year old Chazz Darby Co-author of My Own Food and his co-author Mom, Dorette Darby, author of Tropical Palate Taste of Jamaica and Tropical Palate Taste of the Islands Delight your tastebuds with Tropical fruit smoothies and treats Kids will enjoy the Tooti Fruity Fun Zone Best of all, Rooti Tooti Tropi-Fruity Festival is a Half-Price Weekend Event  ]]>

Hollywood Artspark Experience: Colors Of The Caribbean

06-15-2013 - 06-15-2013

City of Hollywood

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

Admission: Free

954-921-3500

http://www.colorsofthecaribbean.info

Start Time(s): 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm  

Featuring KES live in concert Music by DJ Majestic, Seamless, Savagewon Live performances by The Resolvers and more Junkanoo, Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Moko Jumbies YMCA Kids Zone Powered by the Children's Services Council of Broward County Caribbean food and drink village Arts & Crafts on sale No coolers or open containers allowed Free admission  ]]>

Featured Creatures

06-15-2013 - 06-16-2013

Flamingo Gardens

http://flamingogardens.org/Events.html

Flamingo Gardens - 3750 South Flamingo Road Davie FL 33019

Admission: GENERAL ADMISSION $18 Age 12+, $10 Ages 4-11, Ages 3 and under are free Members admitted free DISCOUNTS (with ID) $15 Seniors (Age 65+), Armed Services, and College Students  

954-473-2955

http://flamingogardens.org/Events.html

Start Time(s): 9:30am - 4:30pm  

Fathers Day Weekend features strange and exotic "creatures" not normally seen at Flamingo Grardens The one-weekend-only exhibit includes strange creatures like hissing cockroaches and tarantulas, great reptiles like the Burmese python and Brazilian Rainbow boa, and exotic mammals like the chinchilla and kinkajou Underground Reptiles will be on hand at Noon each day to show you even more strange and exotic creatures Kids, bring Dad to help make a "creature" craft, play a game, or even challenge him to eat a bug at the Edible Bug Station HALF PRICE WEEKEND! Dad and the entire family enters for half price all weekend  ]]>

ArtsPark Movie Night

05-04-2013 - 06-28-2013

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City of Hollywood

http://www.visithollywoodfl.org/events.aspx

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

Admission: Free

954-921-3500

http://www.visithollywoodfl.org/events.aspx

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Every Friday • 8:00 pm A FREE family friendly flick each week Bring a blanket or a lawn chair April 26: The Lorax - PG May 3: Back to the Future - PG May 10: Freaky Friday (2003) - PG May 17: Dolphin Tale - PG May 24: Mulan - G May 31: The Karate Kid (1984) - PG June 7: Wreck It Ralph - PG June 14: The Incredibles - PG June 21: Grease - PG June 28: 101 Dalmations - PG  ]]>

BAMM Broward Attractions and Museums Month 2013

06-01-2013 - 06-30-2013

6

Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM)

http://www.bamminfo.org/

Admission: Most events are free once you join one of the participating organizations, call the venue of your choice for any pricing information

9545937515

http://www.bamminfo.org/

Start Time(s): Various times contact the venue of your choice for times

Seventeen Broward and Palm Beach county cultural attractions have partnered to offer reciprocal membership during Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM), June 2013 We look forward to June 2013, an exciting month of incredible cultural experiences for you Thank you to the 17 attractions, museums, and cultural destinations located in Broward County and Boca Raton and their staff for their cooperation and great work during Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM) Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM), offers members of any one of the 17 participating cultural institutions free general admission to all participating venues during the month of June BAMM's theme, JOIN ONE EXPERIENCE THEM ALL, encourages more visitation and membership at each organization Current and new members of these museums and attractions will receive free entry with proof of membership Special events may not be included This exciting concept encourages more visitation and membership at each organization as well as the added benefit for existing members to experience the diverse cultural treasures that Broward and Palm Beach have to offer “BAMM provides an excellent opportunity for South Floridians and visitors to experience the diverse cultural treasures that Broward County and Boca Raton offer – all for the price of only one membership," said Mary Birch-Hanson, BAMM coordinator Participating Organizations in 2013 include: African American Research Library & Cultural Center Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Boca Raton Children’s Museum Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Cinema Paradiso Classical South Florida: 897 Miami 907 West Palm Beach 887 Naples/Fort Myers; WPBI News 1019 and 907 HD2 West Palm Beach Fort Lauderdale History Center Museum Historic Stranahan House Museum IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University Old Davie School Historical Museum Old Dillard Museum Plantation Historical Museum Seminole Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Spady Cultural Heritage Museum For more information on BAMM Contact Mary Birch-Hanson at browardattractionsandmuseumsmo@outlookcom or 9545937515  ]]>

2013 4th Of July Celebration

07-04-2013 - 07-04-2013

BB&T Center

http://www.thebbtcenter.com

BB&T Center - 1 Panther Pkwy Sunrise FL 33323

Admission: Free

954-835-7000

http://www.thebbtcenter.com

Start Time(s): 5 pm

Join us for an evening of great live music with a special performance by the rock band Soul Asylum, great food from local vendors, family fun zone activities and the amazing fireworks finale Free and open to the public, the fun begins at 5pm in the BB&T Center Parking Lot  ]]>

Sea Turtle Walks

06-03-2013 - 07-15-2013

Museum of Discovery and Science

http://www.mods.org

Museum of Discovery and Science & Autonation IMAX 3D Theater - 401 Southwest Second Street Fort Lauderdale FL 33312

Admission: Please call 9547130930 to make reservations Prices are $18 for members and $20 for non-members   

9547130930

http://www.mods.org

Start Time(s):

This summer, the Museum of Discovery and Science will host evening Turtle Walks The whole family can participate in an evening of discovery while uncovering the natural history and myths of turtles Nature permitting, participants will have a chance to watch a 300-pound Loggerhead sea turtle venture out of the ocean to lay her eggs A female loggerhead sea turtle may travel thousands of miles to return to the beach where she hatched as a baby to lay her own eggs as an adult At 9 pm, the adventure begins at the Museum of Discovery and Science with an informative hands-on session about turtles (land, fresh water and salt water) with an expanded focus on sea turtles The adventure continues to Fort Lauderdale beach where Museum expert guides will lead guests to the sea turtle’s nesting grounds to look for amazing sea turtles We cannot guarantee a sea turtle will be spotted on every walk but when it does happen it is a natural wonder that no one will ever forget Guests should be prepared to walk approximately one to two miles, and provide their own transportation and snacks Participants must be 9 years of age or older Advance reservations are required as space is limited Please call 9547130930 to make reservations Prices are $18 for members and $20 for non-members  ]]>

ArtServes Brunch on the Beach

06-02-2013 - 07-28-2013

http://www.artserve.org/

Admission:

954-462-8190

http://www.artserve.org/

Start Time(s):

Celebrate the local Fort Lauderdale “flavor” along the beachfront at ArtServe’s Brunch on the Beach Every Sunday, June through July, the beach area’s top restaurants offer drink and food specials paired with unique art works and art happenings from ArtServe member artists Look for the bright blue signs   Try a new location each week And share the fun with friends!   Bubba Gump Shrimp Co 429 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Free Appetizer of the Day or kids meal (10 & under) with purchase of 2 entrees (1 per table)   Cafe Del Mar 213 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd 2-for-1 Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Giant Margarita, Pina Colada, Free Calamari or Bruschetta with purchase of 2 entrees   East End Brasserie 601 n Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Unlimited Mimosas or Bloody Marys with each brunch ($20) purchased   Rock Bar 219 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd 20% off food only   S3 505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Specials vary at the beach's newest hot spot   Sangrias 221 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd 20% off food only   Spazio 239 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd 10% off total bill, excluding specials & 2-for-1 Mimosa Cocktails & Bloody Marys   St Barts 441 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd 2-for-1 Mimosa Cocktails & Bloody Marys]]>

CALL FOR ARTWORK: ROUGH AND TUMBLE

05-23-2013 - 07-28-2013

Fat Village Arts District

http://lisarockford.com/news/2013/05/23/call-for-artwork-%E2%80%9Crough-and-tumble%E2%80%9D-curated-by-lisa-rockford/

Admission: Jury fee is $1500 for up to 10 images

954-729-5794

nunsopink@yahoo.com

Start Time(s): Ongoing through July 28 at Midnight

 DEADLINE FOR ENTRY (BY EMAIL): JULY 28, 2013 Installation dates: August 19 – 29, 2013 Exhibition dates: August 31 – October 5, 2013 Please read all details below before submitting SUBMISSION INFO: Media desired: Seeking Sculpture, Installation art, Video art, Mixed media, Use of found objects, and/or non-traditional media are preferred Larger sizes and Site specificity preferable Proposals for New works, site-specific Installation art, and performances are welcome A proposal explanation and examples of previous work are required Submitted artwork should be relevant to the “rough and tumble” theme: rough′-and-tum′ble: 1characterized by violent, random, disorderly action and struggles 2given to such action 3rough and unrestrained activity 4Characterized by roughness and disregard for order or rules rough: adjective 1marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity 2not having a level or smooth surface 3requiring considerable physical or mental effort tumble: 1an unorganized collection or mixture of various things 2Described as Raw, Textured, Volatile, and/or Arbitrary, Hybrid forms For the Curator’s inspirations, please visit: http://pinterestcom/nunsopink/rough-tumble/ Exhibition Site: The exhibition will be held within “The Projects” in FAT Village ARTS District, the leading exhibition space for monthly art walks FAT Village ARTS District, located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, spans 4 square blocks and is populated with artist’s studios, galleries & other creative businesses The exhibition space is a raw Warehouse space, 8000 square feet of open space (no columns), cement floors, 12 foot brick walls, with much a domed ceiling that begins at 17 feet high and rises to at least 25 feet high Some movable drywall panels are also available Floor plan and images available upon request To see images of a few previous exhibits in the space, go to http://wwwfatvillageprojectscom/ Jury fee: is a donation of $1500 for up to 10 images, payable through paypal (nunsopink@yahoocom) or by mail Images will not be considered before jury fee is received Read and follow the “ART SUBMISSION CHECKLIST” (details below) before submitting To be considered, all materials and jury fee must be submitted by email before Midnight, July 28, 2013 Additional Info & Requirements: •Artists that are accepted for exhibition must be willing to deliver and pick up artwork at their own cost •For larger works and installation art, Artists must be available to install their own artwork •Artists that are not within reasonable driving distance of Ft Lauderdale, FL, must be willing to ship the artwork to and from the gallery at your own cost •The space is securely indoors, but does not have air conditioning Artwork should be able to withstand Florida temperatures, which include some humidity •Artists will be notified by August 7th, 2013 •If accepted, each artist will be asked to pay a one time, $10 participation fee (on top of the jury fee, a Total of $25) •A 20% commission is required from sales of artwork in the exhibition •All Accepted artworks must be delivered to the gallery between August 15 – 29, 2013 •Artists in the exhibition must make arrangements to pick up/ship artwork at the end of the exhibition, between October 6 – 11, 2013 EXHIBITION INFO: Exhibition Dates: August 31 – October 5, 2013 The Rough & Tumble exhibition will open on August 31, for the monthly FAT Village Artwalk, with a second ArtWalk on September 28, and included in the Third Annual ART FALLOUT downtown Fort Lauderdale art tour on October 5th, 2013 ART FALLOUT is a collaboration between Girls Club Art Collection, 1310 Gallery, The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, FAT Village Arts District, and other local venues There will be a shuttle bus rotating between each of these locations Multiple venues will host their own new art exhibitions and events on the same night, and all participating venues will be cross-promoted on a printed map and flyer, and publicized in local newspapers ART FALLOUT venues are unified in the mission to celebrate the Broward County Cultural Division’s designation of October as “a month for art,” supporting the production and presentation of contemporary art in the local community These events will bring both greater awareness and unity to arts establishments within the proximity of downtown Ft Lauderdale The gallery will print 5000 brochures to advertise the exhibition that will include all participating artists Girls Club Art Collection will be also distributing flyers for the ART FALLOUT event, cross-marketing for this exhibition JUROR INFO: Lisa Rockford, Juror, received her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Lisa is an Assistant Professor at Broward College, a resident artist at Sailboat Bend artist Lofts, and founding member 1310 Gallery Lisa began curating Contemporary art exhibitions in her position as Art Services Director of the Dittmar Gallery at Northwestern University in 2000 Lisa Rockford has curated and juried numerous group exhibitions in Broward County, collaborating with prominent art professionals as guest judges The guest judges included Jose E Lopez, Director & Publisher of Art Districts Magazine, Janet Batet, Curator & Art Critic, Francie Bishop Good, Artist and Art Collector, Owner of Girls Club Art Collection, Guerra De la Paz, International Artists, Rochi Llaneza, Executive Director of Hardcore Art Contemporary Space, Dan & Kathryn Mikesell, Art Collectors, Founders of Fountainhead Art Residency, Klaudio Rodriguez, Assistant Curator at The Frost Art Museum, and Carol Jazzar, Owner and Director of Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art, and more As a visual artist, Lisa Rockford exhibits her artwork both nationally and internationally, has been featured on Chicago Public Radio, and covered by the Chicago Reader, Time Out Chicago, Peel Magazine, and the Miami Herald Lisa was awarded the Innovative Collaborative Grant through Funding Arts Broward in 2011 for her Solo show at the Art and culture Center and named as one of Gold Coast Magazine’s “40 under 40 Rising Stars” ART SUBMISSION CHECKLIST: 1 Process payment for jury fee - Go to PAYPALcom and Submit your Secure Payment by credit card or bank account for $15 to nunsopink@yahoocom (Click on “Personal”, then “send Money online”) → Make sure to Click on “Attach a Note” and list your NAME and “Rough & Tumble Submission” OR Mail the jury fee to Lisa Rockford 1310 SW 2nd Ct #301 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 2 Email your images to nunsopink@yahoocom with the following specifications: → Subject Line: Please put “Rough & Tumble Entry: (Your Name)” → Images: Specify whether images are works submitted, or a new proposal with evidence of past work Each digital image should be 72 dpi, RGB format, jpg, gif, orpdf, at least 500k, no larger than 3 Megabytes each →Title each image with your First & Last name, title, & image # (ie Lisa_Rockford-SheMonster-1jpg) → Copy and Paste this/ Include this Entry Info in the email: Full Name: Email: Your Website (or link to more images online): Statement about the artwork or how this artwork relates to the theme (1 – 5 sentences, or under 120 words): This statement will be used for the title cards and/or catalogue if your work is accepted into the show For Site Specific Proposals: Amount of space needed (Height, width and depth): Type of space needed: (Floor, hanging from Ceiling, Brick wall, movable drywall, etc) AND →Include this info in the email for EACH artwork: Image #: Art Title: Media: Dimensions (inches, Height x Width x Depth): Year Completed: Sale Price or NFS: Questions? email nunsopink@yahoocom]]>

Las Olas Sunday Market

04-07-2013 - 01-01-2037

Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association

Admission: Free

954-468-1541

Start Time(s): 9 am - 3 pm

YOLO and the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association have partnered to re-launch the Las Olas Sunday Market The year-round, newly expanded and improved farmer's market will be held weekly beginning March 24, 2013 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Plaza at YOLO on East Las Olas Boulevard at Fourth Avenue under the sponsorship and coordination of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association   Each Sunday, shoppers will be able to purchase from a variety of vendors, with products ranging from fresh flowers and organic produce, to baked goods, fresh fish, prepared foods, art, pottery, and more Over 30 vendors are confirmed for the first week, with strong expansion projected in the next 60 days  ]]>

Fort Lauderdale City Tour

01-01-2009 - 01-01-2037

1

Miami Nice Tours

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

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]]>

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk

03-19-2011 - 01-01-2037

City of Hollywood

Downtown Hollywood - 330 North Federal Highway Hollywood FL 33022

Admission: Free

954-924-2980

Start Time(s): 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk Visitor Information Pop-Up Center on Hollywood Boulevard and 20th Avenue in front of Anniversary Park 954-924-2980    ]]>

North Beach Art Walk

06-04-2011 - 01-01-2037

6

North Beach Arts District

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213801255316459

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 7:00pm - 11:00pm

North Beach ArtWalk takes place on the first Saturday of each month on 32nd, 33rd, 34th Streets and A1A, just north of Oakland Park Boulevard and Ocean Drive Any artists who wish to participate and set up live painting or drawing and/or tables/exhibits during this Artwalk are urged to contact Adam White at: awhite@thegallery101net    ]]>