Mar 202010
 

Ukraine is the theme for a free film event in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

In addition to the featured film, “Mamay,” the event includes a free performance by the Ukrainian Dancers of Miami and Ukranian food for sale provided by the Ukrainian-American Club of Miami.

The festivities kick off about 5:30 p.m. with the film at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-525-3456

The event is part of the free Around The World In 80 Nights program, with a revolving array of themes focusing on various countries and cultures.

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Mar 202010
 

No need to be a student to enjoy a break on Fort Lauderdale’s beaches.

Locals and tourists interested in staying in the area, might be wise to peruse an assortment of deals for hotels and resorts.

The discounts and offers are listed in the LauderDEALS section of the website for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau.

They include
* Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, stay two nights, receive a third night free. Book online or phone 866-303-0772, and use promo B4F.

* The Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, is offering a second or third night at the rate that’s equal to guests’ birth years. Book online or phone 866-716-8108 and use promo NBR.

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Mar 192010
 

Visual and performing arts are featured at this free festival.

Entertainment includes dance, music and theatrical performances. Other activities include art exhibits and workshops.

The Coral Springs Festival of the Arts is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 20 and Sunday March 21 on The Walk on University Drive, which is on the west side between 26th and 29th streets, 954-340-5992.

A list of entertainment and workshops are available on the wesbsite for the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts

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Mar 192010
 


The Outdoor Adventure Extravaganza features an assortment of free activities.

The various water sports and events at Tigertail Lake in Dania Beach include kayaking, windsurfing and music.

The event is Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Broward College Tigertail Lake Center, 580 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach, 954-201-4500.

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Mar 182010
 

disneyoniceWe’re giving away two sets of four tickets to Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy, coming March 25-28 to BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and March 31-April 4 to American Airlines Arena in Miami.

We’re giving away one four-pack for each venue: four tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25, show in Sunrise and four tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, show in Miami.

To enter, subscribe to our daily feed from Miami FL on the Cheap, Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap or Palm Beach on the Cheap and send an email with your name and snail mail address to miami27@miamiflonthecheap.com. If you’re already a subscriber, just send us an email to enter. Be sure to provide the email address under which you subscribed. ENTRIES WITHOUT SNAIL MAIL ADDRESSES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Put DISNEY ON ICE SUNRISE or DISNEY ON ICE MIAMI in the subject line.

Deadline to enter is midnight Eastern time Monday, March 22, and the drawing will be conducted and winners will be notified March 23. Winners will pick up their tickets at WILL CALL at the venue.

Contestants must be 18 or older. One entry per household. Winners must be residents of South Florida.

Don’t forget that you can also buy tickets for 50 percent off.

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Mar 182010
 

Local artists. Live music. Merchants serving free wine and hors d’ouevres.

The Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk is Saturday, March 20,  7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with various shops and galleries  along Harrison Street participating.

The first two hours of parking is free at the municipal garages, 20th Avenue and Van Buren Street, and 19th Avenue between Tyler & Polk streets.

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Mar 182010
 


Enjoy authors talking about about their books during the free LitLIVE event at Nova Southeastern University.

The muti-faceted LitLIVE event includes panel discussions, author presentations and book sales.

The event, which features 21 authors, is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at the university’s library, 3301 College Ave., Davie. For Information phone 954-357-5954 or peruse the LitLive website.

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Mar 172010
 

disneyoniceHere’s a new deal from TravelZoo:

Get 50 percent off tickets to Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy, coming March 25-28 to BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and March 31-April 4 to American Airlines Arena in Miami.

With this deal, Upper, Lower and Club Level seats, which are normally $16 to $25, are $8 to $12.50 for selected performances (plus $5 to $5.85 in fees). Those performances are 7:30 p.m. March 25-26 in Sunrise and 7:30 March 30 and April 1 (Spanish performance) and 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 2 in Miami.

To get the deal in Sunrise or the deal in Miami, choose the number of tickets under Promotions and Special Offers and enter promo code TZWOF.

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Mar 162010
 


The annual Spring Garden Show at Flamingo Gardens features a sale of greenery and other items to spruce up the yard.

And you’ll save money on admission.

The gate fees are half price during the garden show, which is Saturday March 20 and Sunday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30  p.m.  The half-price rates are  $8.50 for adults and youngsters age 12 and older, $4.25 for youngsters ages 4 to 11.

For info about Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, phone 954-473-2955.

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Mar 162010
 

imageThis offer is limited to the first 100,000 people who sign up. Hooters has a March Madness promotion for National Hooky Day. Sign up at the website, and You can get a free appetizer at Hooter’s Thursday, March 18, or Friday, March 19.

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Mar 162010
 

Purchase one ticket, receive another free.

The offer is available for several performances of the musical  Make Me A Song, at Mosaic Theatre, in Plantation.

The performances are Thursday, March 18, at 8 p.m., Friday March 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 21 at 7 p.m.

Mosaic Theatre is at 12200 W. Broward Blvd.

Use the promotion code “finn5″ and order online or phone 954-577-8243.

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