MEMORIAL DAY 2012 BEACH BASH

On May 28, 2012 come out to Aruba Beach Cafe for live entertainment with Twocan Blue and Friends featuring The Fabulous Fleetwoods. Dancing in the sand, 3 tropical bars and complimentary pig roast with the purchase of a beverage. Click here for more about Aruba Beach Cafe!

POMPANO BEACH FINE FOOD & WINE

The Pompano Beach Fine Food and Wine Event will be held on May 22nd, 2012. There will be over 25 of the finest chefs in South Florida. A wide variety of fine wines will be available to sample. Auction items to include weekend resort packages, restaurant certificates, gift items, pieces of art and much more. A portion of the proceeds to benefit The Dynamos of Pompano Beach.

Click here for more information!

Marvel’s The Avengers

Loved the Avengers! Check it out at the AMC Adventura Mall. Click here to get tickets!

Romeo et Juliette

Happenings at the Broward Center

Florida Grand Opera is proud to present an exciting production of a classic tale – Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette – appears at the Broward Center on May 10 & 12, 2012. Directed by David Lefkowich, this production employs innovative light projection and multi-unit sets to drive the emotion behind the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers. Lefkowich consulted the libretto, pulling from it fire and water imagery that complements that mood of each scene. For instance, light projections reflecting fire ignite during the first duet between the lovers at the Capulet ball, followed by cooling reflections of water in the balcony scene. Coupled with a three-unit facade, the light projections and set work in unison to produce images and ideas. This backdrop allows the singers to truly shine by creating grandeur through simplicity.

When: Thursday, May 10, 2012 & Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: Show times vary
Tickets: $21 – $200

Food Truck Invasion

FOOD TRUCK INVASION
ArtsPark at Young Circle
Every Monday, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Bring your chairs, your blankets and of course your appetite to the Food Truck Invasion! Select from over 15 different food trucks. Information: 954-921-3500

Hollywood Young Circle

Recurring Events ARTSPARK LIVE!
ArtsPark at Young Circle
Every Friday & Saturday, 8:00 p.m. G

Get your groove on at ARTSPARK LIVE!, a free weekend concert series dedicated to showcasing South Florida's finest talent in the heart of Downtown Hollywood. Enjoy every musical style under the sun at the state-of-the-art ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle every Friday and Saturday night at 8:00 p.m.

May 11: Lanzallamas Monofonica – Afro Latin America World Beat Mezcla
May 12: David Shelley & Bluestone – Eclectic Blues/Rock/Soul
May 18: Caribbean Music Farm – Reggae
May 19: Tato Y Su Son – Latin Jazz
May 25: Let It Be – Beatles Tribute Band
May 26: Positively Africa – Contemporary African Music
June 1: The Shack Daddys – Funk & Island Grooves
June 2: Otis Cadillac & The El Dorados featuring the Seville Sisters – Blues/R&B
June 8: Ruby Baker – R&B, Soul
June 9: Evolution of Sound – Rock originals
June 15: Ramble On – The Raw Zep Experience
June 16: Rhythm Foundation – Colors of the Caribbean
June 22: Rosco Martinez – Rhythmic Rock & Blues
June 23: Geekus – Psychedelic '60s
June 29: Leslie Cartaya – Latin Jazz
June 30: Kilmo & The Killers – Blues Rock

For more Information call 954-921-3500.

Parker Playhouse: Entertaining Fort Lauderdale

For over four decades, the Parker Playhouse has been entertaining the For Lauderdale area. The tradition continues with a lineup of wonderful shows. Check out the great musical shows on tap this year, such as an evening with Tower of Power, or Grammy award winning classical group Chantilier. Some recent family favorites include shows like Clifford the Big Red Dog and Senior Idol. The Broward Center for Performing Arts also calls the Parker Playhouse home, and presents a schedule of classic musical theater, compelling drama, and rollicking comedy. As a membership-level supporter of arts and culture in the community you get great seats, advance ticket sales, access to pre-show events, backstage passes, and much more.

Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 763-2444
http://www.yelp.com/biz/parker-playhouse-fort-lauderdale

Cool Off at Rapids Water Park

Nothing beats the rush of racing down a charging water slide—especially on a hot summer's day. But thanks to the amenable South Florida weather, you can enjoy the fun of Rapids Water Park all year round. From plunging slides to relaxing river floats, the park has rides of all speeds and sizes, making this an ideal day-trip for families and groups of friends. Those with sturdy stomachs can team up with three friends on Big Thunder or run it solo through the darkened, 1,000-feet Body Blasters tunnel, while more laid back visitors may prefer the giant wave pool or dancing fountain.

Rapids Water Park
6566 N. Military Trail
Riviera Beach, FL 33407
(561) 842-8756
www.rapidswaterpark.com

The Perfect Public Park: Tradewinds Park

Lovely Tradewinds Park is one of South Florida’s nicest public parks, stretching over 627 acres neatly bisected by Sample Road. The park has some very unique recreation opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else in the state, so it’s very much worth a visit. The north side of the park is perfect for equestrian fans and people interested in farming—incorporating an educational farm and farm house museum that replicate how Florida’s settlers tamed the land in the 1800s, it’s ringed by miles of well-maintained bridle trails perfect for an afternoon’s riding. A miniature steam train also runs along tracks through this side of the park once a month. The south side is more traditional athletic areas, including jogging trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, a brand new softball and soccer complex and even a fishing lake with a pier to welcome devoted anglers. You can really do just about everything at Tradewinds Park.

Tradewinds Park
3600 W. Sample Road
Pompano Beach, Florida 33066
(954) 977-4400
www.broward.org/Parks/TradewindsPark

Taste of Pines

Check out the Taste of Pines at the Pembroke Pines Fair on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of Jazz and the delicious samples of food and wine from local restaurants.

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