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Holidays in Fort Lauderdale

The holidays are here! Fort Lauderdale always has a very special feel during the holidays, particularly on Las Olas Blvd.

Here are a few of the happenings around town..

Christmas on Las Olas

A community tradition for over 50 years, come visit the Boulevard during this season!

Riverwalk
Light Up Lauderdale's Family Fun Zone - Dec. 20
Annual Christmas Concert - Dec. 20
Holiday Antiques Show - Dec. 26-28
Kosher Comedy Tour - Dec. 26

Tradewinds Park Light Display
Take a trip to Coral Springs to Tradewinds Park where this year they are presenting a 3-D display!

Adopt a Dog or Cat - Broward Co. Animal Shelter

This past weekend the Animal Care & Regulation Department of Broward County held an event for folks to come by and visit with the animals, and maybe adopt a pet in need of a home.

With the event over, there are still animals who need our care and love. They have a great website where you can see what dogs or cats are available for adoption. Take a gander and help out a non-human today! Animal Adoptions and scroll down to the links of Cats and Dogs.

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Hurricane season begins -- are you prepared?

It's that time again here in South Florida. Are you ready for what the season may bring? Do you know what you need to do to prepare, or if a hurricane hits?

Hurricane season is officially from June 1 - November 30th. But, as history has shown, hurricanes, or tropical storms, can hit at any time outside these parameters. August to October is seen as the peak season.

June Happenings in Fort Lauderdale!

Here are some events occuring in the Fort Lauderdale area over the next few weeks. Enjoy!

 

Slide show courtesy of Fort Lauderdale History Center!

Calendar of Events through May 29th

WILD MUSIC: SOUNDS AND SONGS OF LIFE
Through May 31, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-467-6637

Each year an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa, as billions of sardines migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Coast.  The film captures spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks, diving gannets, and massive bait balls inside and up close on the giant screen.  Audiences  will delve into an epic underwater struggle for survival and reveal the economic and cultural impact the migration has on the coastal communities.

Pompano Beach's Own Cirque de Soleil!

Cirque Productions, a performing company that is NOT associated with famed Cirque de Soleil but equally energetic, colorful and mesmirising -- will be performing Jungle Dreams starting this Tuesday through Jan. 25th at the Hard Rock Live.

Founded in 1993 Cirque Productions is the first American company to combine the European Cirque arts with broadway and circus arts.

This family friendly performance is not to be missed. Go here http://www.cirqueproductions.com/ to find out more about this production.

Fine Art of Wine

Fine Art of Wine

September 18, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Venue:  Art & Culture Center of Hollywood
Phone:  954-921-3274
Admission:  $35 in advance, $45 at the event

Enjoy a sampling of more than 50 fine wines from around the world, local art featuring Deborah Weed’s collection in Jack Gallery and live jazz under the stars. This exclusive evening at Seminole Paradise supports the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood and ArtServe.

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15th Annual Hollywood Beach Latin Festival

Coming up this month is the Hollywood Beach Latin Festival! A showcase of Latin culture featuring traditional & folkloric music, food, arts & crafts, health court & children's fun.

Las Olas Blvd - Uniquely Fort Lauderdale!

Fort Lauderdale hosts one of the most diverse and sophisticated cultural areas – Las Olas Boulevard. Come check out the hub of art, fashion and dining in Broward County!

Butterfly Pavilion - Educational/Walking Tours

Florida native butterflies appear each day. Staff members are on hand to explain the life cycle, describe the species and offer guidance in selecting plants that attract butterflies. Educational butterfly facts are posted throughout the pavilion.

954-476-7878 

Daily: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm