BY TIM PINCKNEY
With over 3,000 hours of sunshine every year and a nice selection of luxury hotels, fantastic guest houses, an eclectic array of restaurants, and cultural attractions, Fort Lauderdale continues to attract GLBT visitors from around the world.
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Explore sunny Fort Lauderdale, enjoy the sites, experience the culture, delight in its food and shopping all without the worries of storing your baggage, finding parking or hunting for the city’s “Must Do” adventures. Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial launch of a “Hop On Hop Off” city excursion offers visitors the ease of the destination’s best stops all while traveling either through the waterways aboard a Water Taxi or through the charming city streets aboard the Sun Trolley. For your ease your baggage will be conveniently stored and delivered to either Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport or Port Everglades. For one conveniently low price starting at $29 per adult and $19 per child, you receive full day transport, including to and from the airport and/or port (pre-arranged), baggage storage (two per person) and delivery, plus an array of special offers and discounts only available to “Hop On Hop Off” passengers. To book your ticket today please visit, www.graylinefortlauderdale.com or call 1-800-336-8233.
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is offering South Floridians the chance to unwind, take in some fascinating culture, socialize with friends, and perhaps enjoy a glass of wine following the workday with its “Cultural Happy Hour.” The event offers $4 off regular adult admission to the major exhibition Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art after 3 p.m., is valid through April 14, 2011.
On Thursdays, the exhibition is open until 8 p.m., allowing patrons to take their time to relax and peruse its nearly 200 objects. The Museum offers for purchase a wide selection of beers and two-for-one wine specials including Castronovo Vineyards’ Montepulciano D’Abruzzo – The Official Wine of the Museum’s Vatican Splendors exhibition. Illy coffees as well as delicious light fare in the new Museum Café are available for purchase.
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is offering South Floridians the chance to unwind, take in some fascinating culture, socialize with friends, and perhaps enjoy a glass of wine following the workday with its “Cultural Happy Hour.” The event offers $4 off regular adult admission to the major exhibition Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art after 3 p.m., is valid through April 14, 2011.
On Thursdays, the exhibition is open until 8 p.m., allowing patrons to take their time to relax and peruse its nearly 200 objects. The Museum offers for purchase a wide selection of beers and two-for-one wine specials including Castronovo Vineyards’ Montepulciano D’Abruzzo – The Official Wine of the Museum’s Vatican Splendors exhibition. Illy coffees as well as delicious light fare in the new Museum Café are available for purchase.
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is offering South Floridians the chance to unwind, take in some fascinating culture, socialize with friends, and perhaps enjoy a glass of wine following the workday with its “Cultural Happy Hour.” The event offers $4 off regular adult admission to the major exhibition Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art after 3 p.m., is valid through April 14, 2011.
On Thursdays, the exhibition is open until 8 p.m., allowing patrons to take their time to relax and peruse its nearly 200 objects. The Museum offers for purchase a wide selection of beers and two-for-one wine specials including Castronovo Vineyards’ Montepulciano D’Abruzzo – The Official Wine of the Museum’s Vatican Splendors exhibition. Illy coffees as well as delicious light fare in the new Museum Café are available for purchase.
Explore France’s Rhone Grape Varietals that are produced in the USA. Wines are served with just the right side dishes prepared by Chef Remy Gautier of Argentelle. $35 per person. Reservations are required. To RSVP, contact Gail Vilone at (954) 262-0249 or gvilone@moafl.org.
Author Susan Gillis speaks about the history of Fort Lauderdale and South Florida. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling Betsey Weiner at 954-989-8994.
Longtime advocate and supporter of the arts in South Florida, Lin Arison discusses and signs her book “Feast of the Senses” at Books & Books in the Museum lobby. Free and open to the public.
The Catholic Church is the oldest institution in the Western World. Moderated by Jamie Manburg, PhD, a panel composed of Nova Southeastern University scholars, including Glenn Scheyd, Mark Cavanaugh and David Spangler, explores the Catholic Church’s influences on science, psychology, anthropology and the history of art. Tickets are $10 for members; $15 for non-members. A reception featuring light fare, fine wine and convivial conversation follows at 7 PM for an additional fee of $20 per person. RSVP to Maria Brandwein.
Enjoy a day of FREE concerts, unique vendors and local delicacies along Fort Lauderdale’s stunning New River. Bring the family and prepare to enjoy a magnificent South Florida day.
