What´s Going On
DECEMBER 2
CHRISTMAS-BY-THE-SEA
Lauderdale-By-The Sea
The town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea invites
you to a day full of activities including a Parade,
Hay rides, visits with Santa and live entertainment.
Enjoy listening to choirs, hand
bells, carolers and bands and the lighting of
our giant Christmas tree. We also promise
SNOW!!! 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. Commercial Blvd.,
and the beach. (954)776-1000.
DECEMBER 3
INTELLECTUAL SMORGASBORD LECTURE SERIES
Tamarac
Back by popular demand - Food for the Mind!
On December 3 - Keeping your mind sharp!
A memory loss prevention presentation by
Denise Sperks, Ph.D.Then on December 10
Myrna Goldberger presents “Did This Really
Happen?” - Stories stranger than fiction but
TRUE. Tickets: $9. 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Tamarac Theatre
of Performing Arts, 7143 Pine Island Rd.,
corner of McNab.(954)472-6975.
DECEMBER 4
YULETIDE ON ATLANTIC BLVD 2008
Pompano Beach
Holiday Parade and Celebration! Join us for
the fun! Jolly old man in a Red suit, hotdogs,
drinks, cookies and refreshments, photos with
Santa and children’s activities. Free event!
Bring your family and friends. 6:30 p.m. Parade
runs along E. Atlantic Blvd., to McNab Park.
(Rain date is December 5) (954)786-4111.
DECEMBER 6
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Pompano Beach
Gather up the kids and bring them to have
breakfast with their favorite guy in the red
suit. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Tickets: $5/pp children
and adults. Purchase tickets in advance.Bring
a toy for the needy. Emma Lou Olson Civic
Center, 1801 NE 6th St., (954)786-4111.
DECEMBER 6
HOLLYWOOD BEACH CANDY CANE PARADE
Hollywood
Bring the whole family to enjoy this years
“Snowflakes in the Sand” Parade featuring
pre-parade entertainment, snow and thousands
of candy canes! Bring a blanket and/or
lawn chair for seating. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Parade
route is one mile North to South, from Oklahoma
St., S. to Harrison St.,(954)921-3404.
DECEMBER 6 AND 7
BONNET HOUSE ORCHID FAIR
Fort Lauderdale
The Grove will
transform into a
tropical paradise
with a gorgeous
display of exotic
orchids bursting
with colour! This
event will feature
a unique collection
of plants sold
by local orchid vendors. Hundreds of plants
will be for sale as well as accessories, garden
art, supplies, demonstrations and Orchid guru,
Martin Motes will be signing his latest book.
Free parking and a $5 entry fee. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900
North Birch Rd., (954)563-5393, ext 127.
DECEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27
GREEN MARKET
Pompano Beach
Find fruit and vegetables,
Georgia peaches, vine ripe
tomatoes, fresh fish from the
boat, plants, baked goods,
gourmet teas and coffees
and much more, even art,
books and historical images
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Founders
Park, corner of NE 2 Street
and NE 3 Avenue.
DECEMBER 7
SUNTRUST SUNDAY JAZZ
BRUNCH
Fort Lauderdale
An ideal way to relax and
enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic
Riverwalk. Listen to the
soulful sounds of outstanding
local jazz artists on four
stages. Picnic by the river or
purchase fabulous food and
beverages from area restaurants
and vendors. Free admission.
11 a.m - 2 p.m.
Riverwalk at Broward Center
for the Performing Arts. (954)
828-5363.
DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28
URBAN GOURMET MARKET
CALENDAR
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Fax: (561) 395-1313 Deadline 9th
Fort Lauderdale
The farmers market features farm fresh fruits
, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked breads and
pastries, local honey and tropical plants and
orchids. You will also find Mexican pottery,
Fleur de Sel, Key West soaps and much more.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Las Olas Boulevard
(954)462-4166.
DECEMBER 10
FOUR FRESHMEN HOLIDAY SHOW
Ft. Lauderdale
The Golf Coast Jazz Society presents this jazz
show. Pre-concert Jazz Riff jazz talk at 7:00 p.m.
with WLVE’s Stu Grant. Tickets: $35 and $40 per
person. 7:45 p.m. Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th
Street. (954)462-0222.
DECEMBER 12 - 14
THE NUTCRACKER
Fort Lauderdale
Once again, Miami City Ballet will present
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. This delightful
holiday season family event features
a cast of more than 100 professional dancers
and talented students. Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday
and Sunday 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. Ticket
prices: from $19.75 to $65. Broward Center for
the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave.,
(954)462-0222.
DECEMBER 12 - 14
THE EARLY ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS
Fort Lauderdale
Actors ages 6-18 perform a holiday spectacular
that tells the tale of how Santa Claus got
his star, featuring some of your favorite holiday
tunes. It promises to be a
ho-ho-holiday treat for the
whole family. Friday 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $18;
Seniors(over 65) and
Children(under 18) $15. Dillard
Center for the Arts, 2501 NW 11
St., (954)763-6701.
DECEMBER 13
WINTERFEST BOAT PARADE
Fort Lauderdale
Jim Belushi is this year’s Grand
Marshall for The Hard Rocks’s
Boat Parade. Viewing grandstands
are open at Hugh Taylor
Birch State Park and VIP
viewing area at Stranahan
House/Riverside Hotel. Call for ticket prices.
Takes place along the Intracoastal Waterway
from downtown Fort Lauderdale on New
River to south of Atlantic Blvd., in Pompano.(954)767-0686.
DECEMBER 14
HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE
Pompano Beach
Join us for the nation’s oldest Holiday Boat
Parade.The brightly decorated boats begin
the parade at Lake Santa Barbara and continue
north along the Intracoastal Waterway
through Lighthouse Point and Hillsboro
Beach to Deerfield Beach. No charge to view
or participate.6:00p.m.(954)941-2940or
www.pompanobeachchamber.com
DECEMBER 27 - 29
HOLIDAY ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE
Fort Lauderdale
You will find 60 select local and out-of-state
dealers offering a wide range of quality antique
furniture, silver, porcelain, antique and
estate jewelry, bronzes, crystal, pottery,
painting and much more. Crystal repair, silver
and gold re-plating and doll restoration
available on-site. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00
p.m.; Sunday and Monday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. Admission: $6 - good for all 3 days. War
Memorial Auditorium, 800 N. Federal Hwy.,
(954)563-6747.
DECEMBER 30 AND 31
OCEANDANCE 2008
Hollywood
A free breathtaking dance performance on
Hollywood Beach. Bring a blanket and/or
beach chair to celebrate under the stars. Tuesday
8:00 p.m.; Wednesday 9:30 p.m.
After the Wednesday performance,
there will be a special countdown to
the New Year, including a spectacular
display of laser-simulated fireworks.
Hollywood Beach at Johnson
Street.(954)921-3274.
