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14 March 2008

“The Great Age of American Automobiles” in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Date: March 7 - June 23, 2008

location:
Museum of Art
1 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale

Phone: 954/525-5500

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines: “The Great Age of American Automobiles” is roaring into the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. On display through June 23, the exhibition showcases the beauty and ingenuity of American automotive design during the decades following World War II. Drawn from the collection of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf, this installation features an eclectic mix of illustrations, ranging from preliminary sketches to fully rendered works intended for presentation to company executives. Some of the drawings offer concepts that would later be incorporated into specific models, while others represent futuristic ideas that never made it past the drawing board. Dating from an era when design and appearance were increasingly important factors in automotive sales, there are ample references to the shapes of airplanes and rockets, along with other emerging technologies that influenced postwar car design. Additionally, with the support of AutoNation, the Museum will present a select group of rare vintage cars from the 1950s and 1960s, some of which are one-of-a-kind prototypes. Among the classic examples of Americana scheduled for display will be the 1962 Ford Mustang concept car, the 1959 Cadillac Cyclone, the 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, the 1963 Chrysler Turbine and the Chrysler 300.

Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for children 6–17, seniors (65 and older) and military (with I.D.); admission is free for museum members and children 5 and under.

6 March 2008

3rd Annual Downtown Coral Gables Sidewalk Sale

Saturday, March 8th & Sunday, March 9th

Coral Gables, Florida

Don’t miss the fun in Downtown Coral Gables and Miracle Mile on March 8th & 9th. Come early and enjoy the Farmer’s Market. Then walk over to Miracle Mile and the surrounding streets to shop the 3rd Annual Downtown Coral Gables Sidewalk Sale. Dozens of stores are participating, including I.Designs, Boy Meets Girl, Chuao Chocolatier, La Cuisine Gourmet, Curves N Waves, J. Bolado Clothiers, GBS Beauty Store and MORE. Shoppers are sure to find great deals on designer clothing, fine art, accessories, hair and spa products and much more. Cool off at one of the many restaurants and then stay for great jazz and entertainment during Carnaval on the Mile.

3 March 2008

Olive OilFEST in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Date: May 3 & 4, 2008
near the Las Olas bridge tunnel in Fort Lauderdale…

It’s just around the corner, the most anticipated food and wine festival in Florida, Olive OilFEST 2008. Olive OilFEST will feature olive oils from around the globe, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, live music, olive oil wrestling, belly dancers, pizza tossing contests, olive pit spitting contests, and much more. People attend the international olive oil fest from far away places such as New Zealand and Sicily.
For more information, visit oliveoilfest.com.

20 February 2008

RAIN DATE: Special Party in Boca Raton

2-20-08 - Wednesday - 7pm
The Monument Piazza at Royal Palm Place
This event is the rain date for the special Valentine’s Day Party at the Piazza, with the sizzling Latin rhythms of Nicholas Marks & Ari. There will be raffle prizes, and special gifts for those wearing red. Along with the live entertainment, the party will be supporting the American Heart Association’s “Go Red For Women” campaign, to raise awareness for heart disease in women.

ROYAL PALM PLACE
101 Plaza Real South
Boca Raton, Florida 33432

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