Calendar of Events
From the world's largest in-water display of mega-yachts during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, to the glitter of massive yachts decked out for the holidays, ablaze in lights for the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade in December, Greater Fort Lauderdale serves up many fun-filled activities.
STREAMLINE: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT IN FORT LAUDERDALE
Through February 7, 2010
Location: Fort Lauderdale History Center954-463-4431
Learn about America's most renowned architect and his connection to Fort Lauderdale. See a scale model and drawings of the innovative, yet never built, vacation home that Wright designed for a site on the New River in 1939.
MUSIC & DANCING UNDER THE STARS
Ongoing
Location: Hollywood Beach TheatreEast of A1A at Johnson St and the ocean
7:30-9pm
954-921-3404
Admission: Free
Every Mon, Tue and Wed. Music & dancing from big band to country, rock and roll and soul.
WITH YOU I WANT TO LIVE
Through January 10, 2010
Location: Museum of Art | Fort LauderdaleOne E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
954-525-5500
A great love of collecting art of our time is shown in the private holdings of local Fort Lauderdale residents and patrons of the burgeoning arts scene in Greater Fort Lauderdale: Gordon Locksley , Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz. All three individuals are tireless collectors passionately engaged in the contemporary art scene. The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale brings together over 100 selected works from these two collections for this exhibition.
LAFFING MATTERZ AT THE BROWARD CENTER
Through June 27, 2010
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-462-0222
Admission: $63-$68
Combing the best of dinner theater with the hilarity of topical satire in a one of a kind evening that everyone will enjoy!
AMERICAN CHRONICLES: THE ART OF NORMAN ROCKWELL
Through February 7, 2010
Location: Museum of Art | Fort LauderdaleOne E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
954-525-5500
Admission: Adults $15, seniors $12.50, students 6-17 $8. Group rates available.
One of the most popular American artists of the past century, Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was a keen observer of human nature and a gifted storyteller. For nearly seven decades, while history was in the making all around him, Rockwell chronicled our changing society in the small details and nuanced scenes of ordinary people in everyday life, providing a personalized interpretation-albeit often an idealized one-of American identity. His depictions offered a reassuring visual haven during a time of momentous transformation as our country evolved into a complex, modern society. Rockwell's contributions to our visual legacy, many of them now icons of American culture, have found a permanent place in our national psyche.
LIGHT UP LAUDERDALE
Through January 10, 2010
Location: Downtown Fort Lauderdale954-468-1541
A downtown-centric, holiday themed promenade of lights along the Riverwalk Park and through Fort Lauderdale's business, cultural, entertainment and historical districts. A celebration of the paradise that is South Florida's holiday season.
WINTER WONDERLAND - PLANTATION
December 8, 2009 - January 16, 2010
Location: Plantation Historical MuseumCall for hours and specific days.
954-797-2722
Over 40 decorated trees and cultural exhibits.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - BROADWAY
December 23, 2009 - January 17, 2010
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-462-0222
With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer.
76TH ANNUAL FEDEX ORANGE BOWL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
January 5, 2010
Location: Land Shark Stadium2267 Dan Marino Blvd, Miami Gardens
8pm
305-341-4700
Premier college football event in South Florida. One of the top BCS bowls that host the ACC Champion vs. a top BCS rank team.
BUDWEISER ORANGE BOWL TAILGATE PARTY
January 5, 2010
Location: Land Shark Stadium2267 Dan Marino Blvd, Miami Gardens
11:30am-7pm
305-341-4700
Take in the sights and sounds before kickoff and experience the thrill and tradition of college football. Featuring live music, food, games, Orange Bowl Memory Lane, plus the school bands and cheerleaders, all in a fan-friendly environment outside the stadium.
