CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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MARCH 1
SUNTRUST SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH
Fort Lauderdale
Relax and enjoy the scenic Riverwalk and listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on four stages. Scheduled this month are Jimmy Cavallo, Mario LaCasse Band, Tom Lippincott, and David Fernando Jazz Trio. Picnic by the river or purchase fabulous food and beverages from area restaurants and vendors. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. Free admission. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Riverwalk, along the New River near the Broward Center. (954)828-5363.
MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22
URBAN GOURMET MARKET
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.
MARCH 2
THE “LAUGH IN PEACE” TOUR
Davie
Expect to be “convulsed with laughter” when comedians Azhar Usman, a Muslim and Rabbi Bob Alper (a Jew, of course) take the stage. Bob, an ordained rabbi and Usman, the world’s most famous American Muslim comedian offer up one of the most unusual and uplifting cross-cultural experiences you’ll have this year. Tickets: Advance $15; at the door $18. Children 11 and over are welcome.7:30 p.m. The Posnack JCC, 5850 Pine Island Road. (954)434- 0499.
MARCH 4
NOON TUNES AT STRANAHAN PARK
Fort Lauderdale
Pack your lunch and come and enjoy nature and music together. March 4 - Castaways play Pop & Rock; March 11 - Tracy Sands & Rod MacDonald featuring Masako (Irish & Contemporary Acoustic); March 18 - Joey Gilmore Band doing Blues; March 25 - Free Ride with classic Rock & Roll. Free concerts. 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Stranahan Park, 100 E. Broward Blvd., (954)828-5363.
MARCH 5
BOOK AND AUTHOR LUNCHEON
Deerfield Beach
This elegant event, presented by Lakes Chapter/Brandeis National Committee; features Andrew Gross, co-author of six best sellers with James Patterson; now beginning his book tour for his own latest book, “Don’t Look Twice”. The price of the luncheon includes a hard-cover copy of the book which he can autograph.
Members $50; Non-members or guests $52. 11:00 a.m. Deer Creek Country Club, 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd.(561)752- 4633.
MARCH 7, 8
THE FAIRY DOLL
Fort Lauderdale Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents an enchanting ballet and a world premiere. There will be more than 60 “dolls” that will come to life in this production that was first performed in 1888. Tickets: $25. Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 3:00 p.m. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Fort Lauderdale (954)462-0222.
MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28
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.
MARCH 8
CHAMELEON SERIES
Fort Lauderdale The Chameleon Musicians present Souvenir, Amernet Quartet with violist Toby Appel and cellist Iris van Eck with a program of music for strings.
Tickets: $30; Students at the door $15. 3:00 p.m. There is valet parking and a champagne reception following each concert. Leiser Opera Center, 221 S.W. 3rd Ave., (954)761-3435.
MARCH 11, 25
WINTER CONCERT SERIES
Pompano Beach
On March 11 enjoy “A Tribute to Jerome Kern” featuring the Gold Coast Singers and on March 25 listen to and watch great singing and dancing in “A Tribute to Dirty Dancing”.Tickets: $14/person. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. 6 Street. (954)786-4111.
MARCH 12
YOUNG ARTIST MUSIC SERIES AT BONNET HOUSE
Fort Lauderdale
Palm Beach Opera presents the opera stars of tomorrow featuring an evening of operatic arias and duets on the v e r a n d a lawnbeneaththemoonand stars. Performances include wine, canapes, coffee and dessert.Tickets: Members $28; Nonmembers $33. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 North Birch Rd., (954)563-5393, ext. 127.
MARCH 14
JAPANESE TEA PARTY
Coconut Creek
In celebration of Japan’s Children’s Day, girls between the ages of 3 and 7 are invited to play some Japanese games, make traditional Japanese crafts and have a tea party. Cost: $30 for residents; $40 for non-residents.
Pre-registration is required. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Rd., (954)545-6670.
MARCH 14 thru APRIL 5
“RUTHLESS”
Tamarac
Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts presents a spoof on an eight year old brat doing anything to win a part in her school musical....anything including murdering the leading lady...Tickets: $20. Saturdays 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. Sundays 2:00 p.m. Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts, 7143 Pine Island Rd., (954)726-7898.
MARCH 20
AN EVENING WITH THE STARS
Coconut Creek
For all ages. Speakers will discuss what will be in the South Florida sky during the upcoming quarter, basic telescope techniques and general astronomy information at this free event. 7:00 p.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd., S. (954)970-0150.
MARCH 21 - 22
“THE COAST” BARKAPALOOZA
Sunrise
For all ages. Activities will include the “barking” children, pet adoptions, pet psychic Diane Roadcap, Doggie Fun Zone, off-leash areas, splash-and-dash pools, as well as trainers and a micro-chip clinic. Leashes and county licenses are required for all pets on site. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. No exotic animals will be allowed! Free except the park’s gate entrance fee of $1.50/ person (children 5 and under free) will be in
