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THIS WEEK"S HIGHLIGHTS: JUST CLICK!
Monday- PRESIDENTS DAY, (some venues closed) ,
Learn authentic Tango, Doo Wop
Tuesday-
"Fat Tuesday"-Mardi Gras Celebrations!
Wednesday- Ballroom & Latin Dance, Jazz-Bossa-Blues,
Doo Wop, Classic Jazz Ensemble
Thursday- Hot Jazz at the Grille, Spanky & Dino,
The Sensations
Friday- South Beach Food & Wine Festival
Saturday- Henry's Hideaway ("A Night in Italy"),
Manhattan Harmony
Sunday- ACADEMY AWARDS, New Play opens at Caldwell Theater
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In Memory
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ENTER TO WIN THIS GIFT!!!! DATE EXTENDED TO March 15-
See the new play: "WORKING"–TILL APRIL 1
STEPPING OUT FLORIDA IS SENDING 3 COUPLES TO THE THEATER-!
WIN 2 FREE TICKETS TO SEE ANY
PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CHOICE
BY THE FABULOUS CALDWELL THEATRE COMPANY
IN BOCA RATON!!!
(Excluding Opening Nights and Special Events)
A NIGHT 'STEPPING OUT' TO THE THEATER!!!
WIN THESE TICKETS!
JUST TRY TO ANSWER AS MANY AS YOU CAN-
(VALUE FROM $27 to $42 EACH!) (WE HAVE 3 PAIR OF TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY SO GIVE IT A TRY!)
1. Name any 2 of the 3 locations of the Caldwell Theatre prior to its current location at 7901 N Federal Hwy., Boca Raton 33487.
2. What is the name of the room backstage at the Caldwell Theatre where actors wait before they go on stage?
3. Why does the Rehearsal Hall backstage have a special floor called a "Sprung Floor"?
4. If the Director tells an actor on stage to go to "Stage Right"—is that to the performer's right
or to the Director's right who is standing in front of the cast and facing them on stage?
5. How many seats are in the Count de Hoernle Theatre (or home of Caldwell Theatre Company)?
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PRESIDENT'S DAY
FEBRUARY 20
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February 21-Decorating Workshop!-Does this picture match my sofa? Have you always wanted to be a decorator and know you have a flair or maybe you just want to learn how-This is the starting place! 7pm to 9pm-Enjoy 2 full hours of practical instruction-You'll learn how to match furnishings and artwork like a pro; how to get your personal decorating questions and challenges answered; how to spark decorating ideas and an action plan to get you going; how to find special offers and discounts on new, emerging artwork, custom frames and more; And one full hour of follow-up assistance included at no charge- Admission: $25 per person-A la carte menu from brunch, lunch or dinner is available- At Lester's Diner at 4701 Coconut Creek Parkway (just east of 441) in Margate 33067- Questions: Contact Fred Tolchinsky at: updates@artMinute.co For Calendar and Enrollment, CLICK HERE
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SAVE THE DATE: SOUTH BEACH FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
SOBEWFF FEBRUARY 23 to 26, 2012
SOME EVENTS SOLD OUT ALREADY! FOR TICKETS:

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SAVE THE DATE! FEBRUARY 26
NEW PLAY OPENS AT THE CALDWELL-"WORKING"–Tickets: $27 to $50 depending on performance and seat location-$10 for students with ID-3 play Subscriptions are available for as low as $57.50-Located at 7901 N. Federal Hwy.-Boca Raton 33487-For Tickets: Box Office 561-241-7432 www.CaldwellTheatre.com
Special price of $15 per ticket:
JUST MENTION: 'STEPPING OUT FLORIDA"!!!
(Note: This price is not valid on Friday or Saturday Evenings and Sunday Matinees. All other performances throughout the run are valid. )
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SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 28
LUNCH AT MAR-A-LAGO!!
February 28- At Mar-a-Lago! Attention Fashionistas!- WOW!
LUNCH, FASHION SHOW, SILENT AUCTION, & SHOPPING-Join Grand Chair Dorothy Sullivan
for a rare, special, gorgeous Badgley Mischka Runway Show at Mar-a-Lago (yes, home of 'The Donald'!) -includes lunch, silent auction for gorgeous prizes and a 'Shopping Experience' of various chic vendors' tables! 11:30am to 2:30pm-Limited seating and Sponsorships available-Cover: $200- All for charity to The Jewish Guild for the Blind- Call us for your invite: 917-609-8017 or Lauren@theluxegrp.com
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March 2-The Paramount Days!-in Coral Springs-8pm-What a rare and memorable night as Six FABULOUS groups reunite at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts: Enjoy a walk down memory lane with these very special classic groups: The Passions (featuring original lead singer, Jimmy Gallagher and their hit songs such as "Just To Be With You"); Terry Johnson's Flamingo's and their hit songs such as "I Only Have Eyes For You"; Larry Chance and the Earls with their hit songs such as "Remember Then"; The Skyliners with their hit songs such as "Since I Don't Have You"; the Coasters with their hit songs such as "Yakety Yak"; and Joey Dale and the Gigolos with the "Duprees Revue"-Tickets are $55 and $65- To purchase tickets call: 954-344-5990
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March 3-Comedian Bobby Collins-8pm-At the Coral Springs Center for the Arts-Terrific Show! Don't miss him!
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MARCH 8 – 11 "Lights- Camera- Action"
MUSIC FROM THE MOVIE MUSICALS!
The fabulous Gloria Waldman will be singing a Streisand medley, "People" with "Papa Can You Hear Me", and "Bosom Buddies" from MAME, including tap dancing and more… At the 612 seat theatre in Palm Isles, in Boynton Beach-Tickets are $14 each-Send your check to Gloria Waldman for the exact amount, with your name, address and which show, and tickets will be sent to you-Write to: Gloria Waldman-7366 Lake Meadow Way, #102 -Boynton Beach, Florida 33437 -Performances are: Thursday, March 8 at 7:30pm, Friday, March 9 at 7:30pm, Saturday, March 10 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 pm-DIRECTIONS TO PALM ISLES: Entrance is on Boynton Beach Blvd, on the North side of the street, between Jog Rd and Hagen Ranch Rd.-Past Jog Road (if you are coming from the East), Past Hagen Ranch ( if you are coming from the West)-Just mention the PIPS Show-There will be 611 other people going to the same place!…Info: 646-591-6901 or glowaldman@aol.com
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SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 30, 2012
WINE, SPIRITS & CULINARY CELEBRATION!!!
AT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE
ONE OF SOUTH FLORIDA'S BEST EVENTS!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO THE MODS 17th Annual Wine Event 3.30.2012
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SAVE THE DATE! MARCH 31
SINGLES LIFESTYLE EXPO!-5pm to 8pm-The 5th Annual Sunshine State Eldercare Expo AND The 24th Annual Singles Lifestyle Expo immediately followed by South Florida's largest Singles Dance from 8pm to ??? in the Mirage Lounge-At the Quality Inn Sawgrass Conference Center-1711 n. University Drive- Plantation-Info: www.multi-expo.com and Contact: Al Barry, Show Manager, Singles' Lifestyle Expo: 305-448-7976….. albarry@bellsouth.net and Lorraine Westreich, Show Manager, Sunshine State Eldercare Expo: 954-344-9524….. iwrite4you@att.net
Over 80 exhibitors, Speed Dating and also Seminars from 6pm to 8pm-The All-Inclusive Admission is only $15 in Advance and $20 at the Door-DISCOUNT TICKETS HERE!!
CLICK THE "BUY NOW" BUTTON BELOW TO PAY ONLY $15 in ADVANCE!
Come visit STEPPING OUT FLORIDA at TABLE 31, right as you enter!–We always have goodies (Hershey's chocolate kisses) and enter to win the bottle of wine raffle!
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SAVE THE DATE: March 31-
The 15th Annual Beerfest Celebration
Enjoy plenty of suds sampling, food and entertainment- Ft. Lauderdale will play host to more than 4,000 beer aficianados with more than 100 samples of the world's best local and international beers-
With a VIP ticket ($75), you also get unlimited access to samples of premium craft beer not available to general admission, access to the tented VIP area and best stage views for the live music-
Click here for a VIP ticket for the price of $37 until January 31 – CLICK HERE
Also note: ORGANIC BREWERY-welcome to S. Florida's newest Brew Pub-with 8 different ALL-Organic Brews and 4 Organic Brews On Tap at all times-with home made German and American cuisine and a full liquor bar-Terrace with Broadwalk and ocean views-open noon to midnight-At 290 N. Broadwalk- Hollywood 33019- Info: 954-674-9674
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SAVE THE DATE: April 19, 2012
American Fine wine Competition Gala- "The Wine Event of the Year" – 6pm to 11pm
Calling all food and wine aficionados! The American Fine Wine Competition Gala, presented by Patriot National Insurance Group to benefit The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation -This is the world's largest and most prestigious invitational devoted solely to fine wines produced in the United States. Now in it’s 5th year, The AFWC Gala is where the public comes to enjoy them.
Guests of the AFWC Gala enjoy an evening of pure decadence- What a line-up of events! The moment guests enter they are served award winning sparkling wine and peruse the silent auction consisting of all of the participating wines signed by the winemakers. All of the wines from the competition are served throughout the evening, poured for guests at their table by their very own 'Wine Angel'. Also…Chef Emeril Lagasse will be preparing dinner and this year, guests can participate in a lottery to win a seat at Chef Emeril's table on stage while he prepares the main course. 100% of the proceeds from the lottery benefit the evenings charities. Also tonight:
Alan Kalter, announcer for Late Night with David Letterman, will be the emcee and the Auctioneer for the evening.
World famous Saxophone player Dayve Stewart & the Vibe will entertain.
Flowing wine- over 600 poured by Wine Angels
A Signature Sparkling Reception & Dinner prepared on stage by Chef Emeril Lagasse
Lifestyle Live Auction and Silent Auction- featuring all of the wines from the competition and signed by the winemakers
Benefiting- the Diabetes Research Institute and the Golden Bell Education Foundation
Admission: $300 per person
Boca Raton Resort-501 East Camino Real-Boca Raton, FL 33432-For tickets: Shari Gherman-561-558-2345 or 561-504-VINE (8463) or shari@americanfinewinecompetition.com Info: www.americanfinewinecompetition.com
Interesting Note: Today's Booming Cocktail Culture: SO WHAT ARE PEOPLE DRINKING?
Gen X / Gen Y: Not Your Father’s Cocktail
A couple of those polled strongly feel that the orientation for imbibing is different along generational lines. While the Boomers tend to stick to their regular drink of choice, they find Gen X and Gen Y drinkers are highly open to experimenting and sipping something new. Perhaps the words of a seasoned cocktail veteran and general manager of Boston's new Island Creek Oyster Bar, Tom Schlesinger- Guidelli, sum it up best: “Wine drinkers still drink wine. Tequila- and agave-based spirits as a whole have grown. In particular, you see movement in the craft cocktail world through younger drinkers who find wine intimidating and cocktails as an easier avenue for exploration. At the end of the day, you still see people in a pretty classic, aperitif style cocktail before dinner, wine or beer with dinner and straight spirit after.”
*From "Snooth"-Feb. 22, 2012-"Craft Cocktails and Wine Sales"
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News! HotNews!
Click on "Openings/Closings' in the Directory or CLICKHERE:
( CLICK ABOVE TO SEE RESTAURANT OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS! YOU'LL BE SURPRISED AT THE LIST!~)
NEWEST RESTAURANTS:
Coming Next Month: Red, The Steakhouse-Yet ANOTHER haven for carnivores in Boca- On Military Trail (formerly 'Mario's)-and, yes, the dining room colors will be red (and black.)
Nana Sushi Tai-Why are we raving? All foods are made fresh to order;Prices are low:enjoy rolls starting at $3.95 and a great lunch for as little as $6.95You can put out the fire from "Lava Shrimp" with some unique "Tempura Ice Cream'They offer 14 different kinds of 'Signature Rolls" (including "Hot Alaska"! "Lobster Haven"! and "Rock & Roll"!)- Wow!In the Coral Creek Shops in Coconut Creek-6512 N. State Rd. 7-Coconut Creek 33073-Phone 954-725-5400 or http://www.nanasushithai.com/-Open for lunch and dinner
Josef's Table (opening mid-February)-at 5030 Champion Blvd.-Boca Raton (in the Polo Shoppes)-'Euro-Fusion" food-Distinctive, Fine Dining-(goulash, veal bratwurst, blinzes, Dover Sole tableside, entrees from $26 to $42)-Boca Raton 33496- Info: 561-353-2700
Park Tavern-by the owners of Cut 432-On Atlantic Avenue & 2nd Avenue-set back a little off the main street-32 SE 2nd Avenue- Delray Beach-561-265-5093-"A Classic American Tavern"
Union-An Asian Gastrolounge-(formerly Caliente Kitchen)-8 E. Atlantic Avenue-Delray Beach 33444-Phone: 954-270-0451-All renovated-You won't recognize it
Brick Yard Microbrewery (formerly Porterhouse)-7050 West Palmetto Park Rd.- Boca Raton 33433-Phone: 561-391-6601-A sports bar with burgers, pizzas, wings and lots of Beers and TV's
New in Boca: Fusionaire- Japanese and Asian fusion dishes-at 500 Via De Palmas-in Royal Palm Place-(the 'pink plaza') -Boca Raton-561-367-3283
New in Delray: Breathe- Mediterranean-fusion Restaurant and Ultra Lounge-Located at 401 W. Atlantic Avenue, just west of Swinton-Info: 561-330-4526-
New in Boca: The Spaniard- Tapas Bar and Cafe (formerly Moquila's) -99 SE Mizner Blvd.-Boca
Raton (next to Andrew's Restaurant and on the opposite side of the street from Chops Lobster Bar)-Info 561-347-7000
NEW in BOCA- Pellegrino's Ristorante-feels like New York City ambiance with Mama's cooking-at 3360 N. Federal Hwy.-Boca Raton-561-368-5520
NEW in BOCA-Spicy Ginger- Asian American eatery-traditional Chinese dishes to Vietnamese-style-by chef Tommy Wong-6020 N. Federal Hwy.-Boca Raton-561-998-3388
Fun at Andrew's Restaurant -Bet you can't tell the girls from the, uh,…girls!!!! They are just toooo gorgeous! Wednesday,2/22/12-At Andrew's Restaurant in Boca- A show by the gorgeous cross-dressers of "Lips' in Ft. Lauderdale—The 'movie stars' included Cher, 'Marilyn' Catherine Zeta Jones singing "All That Jazz" from the film 'Chicago' and more! Top Photo: (Left: Isabel Tessler, Right: Deby; middle: a man as 'Joan Rivers'!) ; Middle Photo- (Actually 3 MEN! Ony Dan is dressed like one–"Marilyn", Dan in the middle, and "Catherine Zeta Jones"); Bottom photo: Man dressed as "Marilyn"



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New movie theater coming to Mizner Park!
MOVIES MOVING INTO MIZNER ~
Plans for an upscale iPic Theater with a bar and restaurant were presented at the city's Dec. 8 Planning & Zoning Board meeting. The owner hopes to have the new movie house open by May, after the long-vacant space at the south end of Mizner Park is totally redesigned. The former Sunrise Cinemas location closed last winter, and an eviction lawsuit was filed in March.
The new movie house will be reconfigured with only 40 to 60 seats in each of eight spaces. The luxury section has push-button recliners and allows food service 20 minutes into the feature. The lower-priced seats up front are leather, and movie goers can buy food there and bring it in while they watch. The box office will move inside, but patrons can also buy tickets and pick their seats in advance online.
iPic Entertainment president and CEO Hamid Hashemi presented the site plan as part of his request for 1,932 more square feet, approved unanimously. A new facade will alert patrons it's a cinema, instead of the blank wall there now, he pointed out.
The former Muvico founder and CEO formed iPic in 2007. The company now has eight locations in Arizona, California, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin and Texas.
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Looking for UNUSUAL &
AWESOME THINGS TO DO
IN MIAMI?
HERE ARE 3 I'LL BET YOU'VE NEVER DONE BEFORE!
Good for visitors coming into town when you're being thrust into the role of tour guide?
1. "You've heard of swimming with dolphins, now how about biking with gators?" Try two-wheeling the Everglades' Shark Valley for a "sporty, authentic and jaw-dropping" adventure. Just be warned: the gator's winsome smile might actually appear "right up on the trail!" Or get a bite of the action on Buffalo Tiger's Airboat Tour of Florida's wetlands. The fact that the alligators were "close enough to touch" makes this perfect for visiting out-of-town guests. And with tickets starting at $20, it ain't going to cost you an arm and a leg!
2. go 'camera crazy' at Coral Castle -One visitor said: "This astounding and mysterious coral marvel was built by a lovesick man" for his estranged fiancée. What's bonkers is that he chiseled Miami's version of Stonehenge "by moonlight, without modern equipment!" The Venetian Pool is Coral Gables' claim to rock stardom. With waterfalls, cave-like grottos and its signature bridge, you'll feel removed from civilization! To experience nature's finest flora, visit the Fairchild Garden. Or to a lesser-known retreat that most people in Miami have no idea even exists: The Kampong is the former abode of famed horticulturalist David Fairchild and is "worth the visit for the serenity and exotic greenery."
3. Make Miami's enviable bay your next port of call and take a Thriller of a speed boat ride: One visitor said: "The worth-every-penny moment came when we jumped the wake of another boat . I felt like we were in an action movie!" And if the only running you're doing is into Miami's arms, South Pointe Park is picturesque. One visitor said: "Once you've had your fill of ogling the beautiful boats, swing over to Joe's Take Away for a few claws to polish off on the grass outside. It's a little slice of utopia!"
From Yelp-February 15, 2012
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Cruise deals:
SINGLES CRUISE (AND MOST AFFORDABLE)- Leave Thursday, back on Sunday morning! 3 Night GETAWAY-on the Carnival "Glory"-NOVEMBER 15, 2012 -FROM only $333 (with lots of perks-Open bar, cocktail parties, and more)
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YOU DESERVE A WEEKEND GETAWAY! (only $35 to hold your place) - CLICK HERE
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ALSO A 2-DAY SALE on the HALLOWEEN CRUISE: Perry of RMS-Travel Presents A 2 day Cruise Sale on the Ruby Princess
Leaving Fort Lauderdale on October 28, 2012- From $599 plus tax--For details: Contact : atravelinman@yahoo.com
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Good Quotes
Plato, said, "You can discover more about a person in an hour of play, than in a year of conversation."
Every child should have 2 things: a dog, and a mother who let him have one.
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Such a Deal: Free 2012 Pass at the Miami Seaquarium- Pay for the day, Get the year FREE! Info: 305-361-5705 or www.miamiseaquarium.com 
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