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.
MAKE-A-WISH AND OASIS OF THE SEAS OFFICIAL LAUNCH
November 30, 2009
Location: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, FLContact: Cynthia Paez
877-202-2751
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When Royal Caribbean International® officially launches the Oasis of the Seas - the world's most revolutionary cruise ship, the renowned cruise line will be doing more than making wishes come true for eager vacationers ... they will be making more wishes come true for Make-A-Wish® children from across the country. Royal Caribbean has donated 1,000 staterooms for this inaugural, once-in-a-lifetime event to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The proceeds from all sales will benefit the nonprofit organization, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Wish kids - some having their wishes granted onboard that evening - and their families will participate in the onboard festivities and enjoy the ship's entertainment amenities. Anyone interested in attending the Nov 30 festivities can reserve a stateroom by contacting Cynthia Paez, Royal Caribbean International, at 877-202-1520, ext. 12751, or by e-mailing her at cpaez@rccl.com, Mon-Fri, 9:30am-6pm.
