A&E Blog

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

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.

EmBARK on a Pet-Friendly Trip to Fort Lauderdale

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.

Congrats to Broward Center’s Au-Rene Theater for Hitting the Top 10 in Pollstar’s Worldwide Ticket Sales Ranking

Pollstar Top 100 Theatres

Hats off to Riverwalk A&E District cultural partner Broward Center for the Performing Arts … its Au-Rene Theater has once again made it to the “top 10” in Pollstar’s worldwide ticket sales ranking!

Riverwalk A&E District Partner to ‘Get Lit’ and Kick Off the Holiday Lights in Fort Lauderdale!

Riverwalk Trust "Get Lit" Lightup Ceremony

Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District and Downtown Fort Lauderdale are lighting up for the holidays, and our partner Broward Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to be a part of the free “Get Lit” kick-off celebration.

‘Save the Twinz’: Live PINK! Benefit Concert – Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Broward Center

Save the Twins LIVE Pink Benefit Concert

What better way is there to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month than with a jammin’ benefit concert featuring groundbreaking female artists and musicians in jazz, R&B, gospel, hip-hop, neo soul, soft rock and spoken word?

Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum to host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum Inc. will hold a brief “Remembrance” ceremony beginning at 9:30 am on Sunday September 11, at the Restored Fire Museum located at 1022 W. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum Preserves Heritage and Teaches Safety

Historic Fire Station 3, built in 1927, offers an inspiring story of service and courage within its Mediterranean-style walls. Although it no longer houses firefighters, it serves a far more meaningful purpose: to preserve Fort Lauderdale Fire Department’s heritage and to teach youth the importance of fire safety.

Summer FREE and Easy Events in Fort Lauderdale!

The joys of summer are wonderful, but when they’re free, they’re even better. Whether it’s taking in the music and sunshine at a free Sunday Jazz Brunch, soaking up local culture at Art Walk Las Olas or finding serenity at a yoga class along the New River, there are endless free, or nearly free, activities for everyone to enjoy in Fort Lauderdale this summer. Here’s just a sampling:

Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment mentioned as ‘Weekend Getaway’ in Palm Beach Post

Weekend Getaway: Fort Lauderdale, the city where the boys were, has grown up

From nine stories up at dawn, it was a postcard- perfect picture.

The rising sun coated the ocean with a golden glow, illuminating a few power walkers and early morning swimmers sluicing through the calm water. The broad beach, dotted with coconut palms and bordered by a new undulating Art Deco wave wall, looked undeniably glamorous.

This was Fort Lauderdale in a new light.

‘Sight Specific: Explorations in Space, Vision and Sound: a unique exhibit at Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University recently unveiled a highly unique special exhibition, Sight Specific: Explorations in Space, Vision and Sound, which features nine installations created by 11 of South Florida’s leading contemporary artists.