ArtsUnited presents
ArtExplosion 2008
February 8-23, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008, 6:00-9:00pm
“Oz Under the Starz”
Presented by ArtsUnited, FLIFF and
The City of Wilton Manors
Outdoor Screening of "The Wizard of Oz",
with sing-along by in HARMONY
Hagen Park
2020 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33304
Free Admission
Friday, February 8, 2008, 6:00pm
Brother to Brother
Presented by Stonewall Library & Archives
As part of Black History Month
1717 N. Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
$2 Suggested Donation
(954) 763- 8565
Saturday, February 9, 2008, 3:00pm
"Ginger and Cinnamon"
Presented by Stonewall Library & Archives
and Babilonia Magazine
Italian screenwriter Ivan Cotroneo will screen his award-
winning film, "Ginger and Cinnamon." Mr. Cotroneo will
also speak about the film and will be available for
questions after the screening.
Stonewall Library & Archives
1717 N. Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Free Admission
(954) 763-8565
Saturday, February 9, 2008, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Life, Love and Children - The World of Rick Byrd
Meet the photographer Rick Byrd at a reception during
an exhibit of his new work at Meyerhoefer Gallery.
Exhibit runs January 31 - February. 10, 2008
Meyerhoefer Gallery Inc.
608 Lucerne Avenue, Lake Worth, FL
(561) 533-5332
Free Admission
Saturday, February 9, 2008, 7:00pm
Ms. Thing Florida Finals
Presented by Bill’s
Campy Drag contest. Winners from the different Florida cities
compete for the state title of Ms. Thing Florida.
2209 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors FL 33305
Free admission
(954) 567-5978
www.billsfillingstation.com
Saturday, February 9, 2008, 8:00pm
Sixth Annual Choral Festival
Presented by The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus
Broward Center for the Performing Arts,
Amaturo Theater
201 SW 5th Ave,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
$40/$30 Admission
Tickets: Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus
Saturday, February 9, 2008 9:00pm
Bev McClellan and Billy Vasquez,
with special guest Terri Catlin
Presented by New Moon Bar
2440 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Performance repeats Saturday Feb. 16 and 23.
Free Admission
(954) 563-7660
Sunday, February 10, 2008, 2:00pm
"Collòquio: Gay Culture in Italy"
Presented by Stonewall Library & Archives
and Babilonia Magazine
Gay Italian Authors Valerio Bartolucci, Matteo B. Bianchi,
and Screenwriter Ivan Controneo discuss GLBT art in Italy
ArtServe Auditorium
1350 East Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Free Admission
(954) 763-8565
Monday, February 11, 2008, 6:00pm
Gay Literature Discussion Group
Presented by Stonewall Library & Archives
The monthly group discusses "Dancer from the Dance"
by Andrew Holleran.
Stonewall Library & Archives
1717 N. Andrews Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
Free and open to the public
(954) 763-8565
Monday, February 11, 2008, 7:00pm
"The Walker"
starring Woody Harrelson,
Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily Tomlin,
Lauren Bacall
Presented by FLIFF &
Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Tickets $8/ $7 Students & Seniors/ $5 FLIFF members
www.fliff.com (954) 525-FILM
Monday, February 11, 2008, 7:00pm
GITA dinner at Ristorante Primavera
with Matteo B. Bianchi, Ivan Cotroneo and Valerio Bartolucci
Presented by Gay Italian Americans
Primavera Restaurant
830 E. Oakland Park Blvd #188
Oakland Park, FL 33334
Tickets $20 at the door
This event is almost sold out.
email gayitalyamerican@cs.com for reservations
Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 6:00pm
Paz!, with screenwriter Ivan Controneo
Presented by Presented by FLIFF &
The Gay Italian Screenwriter discusses his
comedy, 2002 award winning Italian comedy
Paz!, directed by Renato De Maria, and the
emerging gay Italian cinema.
Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
$8/$7 Seniors & Students/ $5 FLIFF Members
www.fliff.com (954) 525-FILM
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 7:00pm
Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding
Presented by Broward Center for the Performing Arts
The world’s #1 dinner comedy, where the audience
plays the role of the bride and groom’s family and
friends by participating in the hilarious reception,
feast and family drama.
Show runs through March 2, 2008
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets $59.50 includes dinner & champagne toast
www.browardcenter.org
(954) 462-0222
Thursday, February 14, 2008, 6:00pm
Valentines Day at Rising Action Theatre
11 O'clock Number World Premiere
Treat your sweetheart to dinner at Primavera
Restaurant and a world premiere play about the
special relationship gay men have with musical
theatre, featuring Ethel Merman back from
the dead to grant a gay man his every birthday
wish.
Now- February 18, 2008
Rising Action Theatre
840 East Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
$80 for Dinner and Show 6:00pm
$30 Show Only 8:00pm
(800) 595-4849
Friday, February 15, 2008, 7:00pm
Foreign Film Screening and discussion
Madame Satã (Portuguese with English subtitles)
Presented by Stonewall Library & Archives
1717 N. Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
$2.00 Suggested Admission
(954) 763-8565
Friday, February 15, 2008, 7:00-10:00pm
Island City ArtWalk
Wilton Drive
Over 32 ArtGalleries and Businesses feature art
and artist along Wilton Drive. Free refreshments
and free trolley service
Wilton Manors, FL
Free Admission
Saturday, February 16, 2008, 12:00pm
Intimate Lunch with Andrew Holleran
Stonewall Library & Archives
1717 N Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Tickets $50
For Reservations, Please Call (954) 763-8565
Saturday, February 16, 2008, 6:00-9:00pm
ArtExplosion Visual Arts Exhibit
Opening Reception
Presented by ArtsUnited
Exhibit Runs February 12 - February 29, 2008
ArtServe Gallery
1350 East Sunrise Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
$5 Admission
Sunday, February 17, 2008, 2:00pm
Andrew Holleran
Stonewall Library & Archives
1717 N Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Free Admission
Sunday, February 17, 2008, 6:00pm
Stars of The Rainbow Crystal Ball Gala
Presented by the Gay & Lesbian Community Center
A celebration recognizing remarkable individuals and organizations
of the Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT community.
Marriot Harbor Beach Resort
3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tickets $125/ $195 VIP
(954) 463-9500
wwww.starsoftherainbow.com
Monday, February 18, 2008, 6:00-9:00pm
Michael Sueiro at Mustang Lounge
Presented by Bill’s
Performance repeats Tuesday, February 19, 2008
2209 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors FL 33305
Free Admission
(954) 567-5978
www.billsfillingstation.com
Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 8:30pm
A Girl Named Chuck
Presented by The New Moon Bar
2440 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Free Admission
(954) 563-7660
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 6:00-9:00pm
David Mann at Mustang Lounge
Presented by Bill’s Filling Station
Have a drink and sing-along with Dave, as
he sings and plays on a brand-new baby grand
piano!
Performance repeats Thursday, February 21, 2008
Bill's Filling Station
2209 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors FL 33305
(954) 567-5978
www.billsfillingstation.com
Thursday, February 21, 6:00-9:00pm
Fernando DeOliviera and Mark Gierok, Artists Reception
Exhibit runs February 12 - March 2, 2008
Meyerhoefer Gallery
608 Lucerne Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 533-5332
Thursday, February 21, 2008, 6:00-9:00pm
Journey That Will Inspire
The Photography of Shannon McKenna,
Presented by Trina Restaurant & Lounge
Lobby Level, Atlantic Resort & Spa
601 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 567-8070
Free Admission
Thursday, February 21, 2008, 7:00-9:00pm
Photographer Jeremiah Jenner
Opening Reception
Exhibit on Display February 21- March 21
Presented by Creek 28
2727 Indian Creek Drive
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 531-2727
Friday, February 22, 2008, 7:00pm
Stonewall Celebrates Black History Month
Presented by Stonewall Library & Archives
1717 N. Andrews Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
Free Admission
Call to confirm program details.
(954) 763-8565
Friday, February 22, 2008, 9:00pm-2:00am
RSVP Bon Voyage Cruise Party
“Booty on the Bounty” featuring Nikki Adams
Presented by Bill’s Filling Station
2209 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors FL 33305
Free Admisson
(954) 567-5978
www.billsfillingstation.com
Saturday, February 23, 2008, 7:30pm
ArtExplosion Finale
featuring The Gay Mafia, with host Cashetta, and
musical guests Lisp and Havana
Broward Center for the Performing Arts,
Amaturo Theater
201 SW 5th Ave,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Tickets $45/30
Public Tickets: Broward Center Box Office
ArtsUnited Member Tickets: Password Required
To participate, or for information, please contact Keithclark@aol.com or call (954) 568-1154.
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