Monthly Archive for January, 2012

Florida Grand Opera presents Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ at Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Event on February 16, 2012 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm in Events, Family, Opera and Theater. Tags: , , .

One of the world’s most loved operas, Verdi’s Rigoletto features the infectious and widely-known aria “La Donna e Mobile” sung by Metropolitan Opera star Michael Fabiano alongside Mark Walters in the role of Rigoletto. This twisted tale of lust and revenge tells of a philandering Duke who pursues all the women in his court while Rigoletto, his hunchback jester, mocks the husbands in open court. When Rigoletto’s daughter falls victim, his plan to seek revenge and kill the Duke ends in a disastrous twist of fate. Call (800) 741-1010 or visit FGO.org.

Florida Grand Opera presents Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ at Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Event on February 18, 2012 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm in Events, Family, Opera and Theater. Tags: , , .

One of the world’s most loved operas, Verdi’s Rigoletto features the infectious and widely-known aria “La Donna e Mobile” sung by Metropolitan Opera star Michael Fabiano alongside Mark Walters in the role of Rigoletto. This twisted tale of lust and revenge tells of a philandering Duke who pursues all the women in his court while Rigoletto, his hunchback jester, mocks the husbands in open court. When Rigoletto’s daughter falls victim, his plan to seek revenge and kill the Duke ends in a disastrous twist of fate. Call (800) 741-1010 or visit FGO.org.

Florida Grand Opera Kicks Off New Year With Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ at the Broward Center for the Performinng Arts

Published on January 19, 2012 in What's News.

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is kicking off the new year with one of the most beloved Italian composers of all time. It begins on February 16, 2012, with the opening of Verdi’s widely popular tragedy, Rigoletto at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

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Two New Exhibits Open at the New River Inn Museum of History

Published on January 18, 2012 in What's News.

The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibits, Digging the Past: Hyde Park Market | Stranahan Camp and Fort Lauderdale’s FEC Passenger Station.

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Riverwalk A&E District Continues to Celebrate After the Holidays with its Facebook ‘Cultural Cheer Trivia Week’ Contest

Published on January 6, 2012 in A&E Blog.

The holidays are over, but Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District is continuing to celebrate with bountiful cultural giveaways during its January 16-20 “Cultural Cheer Trivia Week” Contest on Facebook.

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Riverwalk Trust Presents Stone Crab and Seafood Festival

Event on January 28, 2012 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in Events and Family. Tags: , , .
Stone Crab and Seafood Festival

Riverwalk Trust invites Fort Lauderdale residents and visitors to join in celebrating the return of the Stone Crab and Seafood Festival.

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President Bill Clinton to Deliver Address at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Published on January 5, 2012 in What's News.


President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will share his unique insights and observations in an evening entitled Embracing Our Common Humanity at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater.

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EmBARK on a Pet-Friendly Trip to Fort Lauderdale

Published on January 4, 2012 in A&E Blog.

Anyone with a pet knows that when they grab their car keys and head for the front door, their playful pal adorably gives them those large, whiny eyes, as if to say, “Please take me with you.” At the Riverwalk A&E District, pets can join the family and have an equally good time.

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