Promotional Events

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  New Times & Gulfstream Groove On Battle of Bands
  Gulfstream Park [Map]
  Sat., February 7
  CALLING ALL BANDS

  New Times & Gulfstream Groove On Battle of Bands. Hosted at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino located in the Sport of Kings. The Competition dates are January 31st, February 7th, February 13th. Battle of Bands Finals on February 27th. The Winner to Play Langerado Music Festival at Bicentennial Park – Miami March 6-7-8, 2009. Band Demo Submissions Mailed to: Caterina Falcone New Times 2800 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33137 Submissions Deadline January 9th, 2009 For more info click here

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  The 26th Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival & Highland Games
  Fort Lauderdale Stadium [Map]
  Sat., January 10, 9:00am-7:30pm
  A day of Scottish tradition-- including live music, hearty food and drink as well as competitive highland dancing, pipe bands and athletics—is coming to South Florida. On Saturday, January 10th, 2009 as the Scottish American Society of South Florida hosts the 26th Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival & Highland Games at the Fort Lauderdale Stadium & Event site. Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., the popular Festival & Highland Games has been a community favorite, showcasing traditional Scottish culture. The Fort Lauderdale Stadium & Event site is located at 1301 NW 55th St., adjacent to Lockhart Stadium (1/2 miles west of I-95 off Commercial Boulevard). In addition to the highland dancing, pipe band and athletic championships, the festival and games will also highlight live traditional music, sheepdog herding demonstrations, a gathering of South Florida clans and societies, children's activities, country dancing, Scottish fiddling and singing, and Scottish food, beer and merchandise. Live acts will include The Hunting McLeod, Iona and Teribus among others. The Scottish American Society of South Florida is a non-profit organization dedicated to the furtherance of Scottish culture through Scottish dance, music and art. The organization holds many events throughout the year including the Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Prices are adults $20 at the gate and $15 in advance; children (7-14) are $5 at the gate and $3 in advance and children 6 and under are free. No pets or coolers permitted. For further information and advance tickets please call (954) 460-5000 or go to the Society's website at www.SASSF.org.
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  2009 Palm Beach Super Car Weekend
  Supercar Concourse along Flagler Drive [Map]
  Fri., January 23Sun., January 25
  The 2009 Super Car weekend is quickly approaching. A $375,000 prototype coach build will make its North American debut at Supercar Weekend 2009. Supercar Weekend, a platform for new luxury, attracts affluent audiences from around the world who will have the opportunity to place the first orders for the Codatronca. The event serves as a platform for designers and manufacturers to interact with potential customers and clients.
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  Join artist Carlos Luna for a private, narrated tour of his exhibtion
  Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale [Map]
  Thu., January 22, 12:30pm
  Join artist Carlos Luna for a gourmet box lunch and a private, narrated tour of his exhibition, "Pablo Picasso ceramics/Carlos Luna paintings" at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.

  $20 for Museum members and $25 for non-members.

  Reservations are required. Call Emily McCrater at 954-670-2854 or e-mail at emccrater@moafl.org

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  Miami Tattoo Expo 2009
  Miami Beach Convention Center [Map]
  Fri., January 9Sun., January 11
  The 2009 Miami Tattoo Expo is happening January 9, 10 & 11th at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This year's event features live tattooing & piercing by more than 300 artists from around the world, unique vendors, custom cars & bikes, art displays, tattoo contests, and a variety of local & national entertainers. More information & tickets available at www.miamitattooexpo.com
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  Avenue Q The Broadway Musical
  Broward Center for the Performing Arts [Map]
  Tue., December 30Sun., January 11
  The New Yorker calls it "SUBVERSIVE and UPROARIOUS!" AVENUE Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, AVENUE Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risque and downright entertaining way. Mature Content, recommended for ages 13 and up. Avenue Q has not been authorized or approved by The Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content.
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  European Wax Center FREE Waxing
  European Wax Center [Map]
  Mon., December 29
  Here is a word you do not hear too much lately...FREE. Yes, that's right, FREE Body Waxing for 1st time guests at one of our 7 South Florida European Wax Centers. We use one of the finest body wax systems in the world and offer our exclusive four step process to all clients (cleanse, protect, wax treatment, hydrate). To find our more about our services and to schedule an appointment log on today www.waxcenter.com or call 1.866.439.6200