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Nike Missile Site Tour

Presented by Everglades National Park at Ernest Coe Visitor Center

January 2-March 27, 2010

The historic Nike Hercules missile base located within Everglades National Park has been opened to the public for the first time since it was turned over to the park in 1979. The park is offering guided tours of one of the best preserved relics of the Cold War in Florida. This significant historical site is physically the best overall example of the nation's missile defense system close to Cuba and remains virtually the same as it was when official use of the site was terminated,...More

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	Tell-a-friend Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival Presented by City of Fort Lauderdaleat Huizenga Plaza March 13, 2010 Celebrate all things Irish at the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival on March 13, 2010. The festival will include sheep herding, currach racing, live music &,...More
	Tell-a-friend Surfside 4th Annual Arts Festival Presented by Surfside Tourist Bureau March 13-March 14, 2010 On March 13 & 14, 2010, the Surfside Arts Festival transforms the town of Surfside with visual arts displays, craft and collectible booths, and performance arts. In our fourth,...More
	Tell-a-friend Storytelling: In Praise of Older Women: A Celebration of Stories Presented by Florida Atlantic University at Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton Campus March 17, 2010 Arts and Humanities Building, room 205. Roslyn Bresnick-Perry, a professional storyteller who won the 2007 National Storytelling Network Lifetime Achievement Award, will,...More
	Tell-a-friend Take Back the Night Presented by Florida Atlantic University at FAU Jupiter March 19, 2010 Lifelong Learning Auditorium The Feminist Student Union of the Harriet L. Wilkes College presents this rally and candlelight vigil protesting violence against,...More
	Tell-a-friend Conference: Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Feminist Discourses on Body Politics Presented by Florida Atlantic University at Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton Campus March 19, 2010 Live Oak Pavilion, Student UnionTBA The Women’s Studies Graduate Student Association’s annual conference features guest speaker Eli Clare, author,...More
	Tell-a-friend Roots of Classical Music Presented by Florida Atlantic University at FAU Davie March 20, 2010 Auditorium FAU’s Chamber Soloists concert dedicates this concert to the woman composer Alba Rosa Vietor. Music will be performed by David George, violin,...More
	Tell-a-friend Concert: Roots of Classical Music Presented by Florida Atlantic University at Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton Campus March 21, 2010 University Theatre FAU’s Chamber Soloists concert dedicates this concert to the woman composer Alba Rosa Vietor. Music will be performed by violinist,...More

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Lecture: Black Women, Crime and Violence in Georgia, 1865-1917 Lecture: Black Women, Crime and Violence in Georgia, 1865-1917 Presented by Florida Atlantic University at Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton Campus March 24, 2010 Arts and Humanities Building, room 205 “Black Women, Crime and Violence in Georgia, 1865-1917” will be presented by Talitha LeFlouria, assistant professor in the FAU department of history. LeFlouria will present a lecture about the critical role black female prisoners played in the building of Georgia’s industries during the post-emancipation era.	Florida Atlantic University	03/24/10	Boca Raton
Fushu Daiko, Japanese Taiko Drumming and Dance Fushu Daiko, Japanese Taiko Drumming and Dance Presented by Bienes Center for the Arts at St. Thomas Aquinas High School at Bienes Center For The Arts March 25, 2010 Fushu Daiko has delighted audiences around the world with their combination of powerful Taiko drumming and skillful dance elements. Taiko is a drumming style of Japanese origin and is considered a martial art as well as a rhythmic medley of traditional and modern rhythms and moves. Fushu Daiko has been recognized for creating a greater understanding of the Japanese culture and strengthening the bonds between the USA, and Japan. Taiko, In addition to the martial aspect, has always been used...	Bienes Center for the Arts at St. Thomas Aquinas High School	03/25/10	Fort Lauderdale
Forum: Issues in Women’s Health: Research, Public Health Policy and Advocacy Forum: Issues in Women’s Health: Research, Public Health Policy and Advocacy Presented by Florida Atlantic University at Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton Campus March 26, 2010 Eleanor R. Baldwin House The second annual Women’s Leadership Forum will host keynote speaker Elizabeth Thompson, senior vice president, medical and scientific affairs of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure with “Research with Impact: Changing Outcomes for Women Around the Globe.” Other speakers include Kathy Schilling, Boca Raton Community Hospital; Rhonda Swan, Palm Beach Post; Mickelle McGovern, office of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson; Judith Selzer, Planned...	Florida Atlantic University	03/26/10	Boca Raton
Conference: French Cultures of Embodiment Conference: French Cultures of Embodiment Presented by Florida Atlantic University at Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton Campus March 25-March 27, 2010 Arts and Humanities Building, room 205 This three-day international conference is hosted by the FAU Center for Body, Mind and Culture and the department of languages, linguistics and comparative literature. Twenty-two presenters will cover topics ranging from “Catherine Breillat’s female body as ‘anatomy of hell,’” to “The Body Feminine.”	Florida Atlantic University	03/25/10- 03/27/10	Boca Raton
Fanny and Sadie Fanny and Sadie Presented by Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts at Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts March 5-March 28, 2010 Book and Lyrics by Dorothy Willis- based on a true story of a courageous jewish mother who almost single handedly raises 13 children (8boys, 5girls) When Fanny because of an illness, needed a companion, her children brought in Sadie. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll walk out singing!	Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts	03/05/10- 03/28/10	Fort Lauderdale
Lecture: Contesting Borders: Black Feminist Contributions to International Human Rights Lecture: Contesting Borders: Black Feminist Contributions to International Human Rights Presented by Florida Atlantic University at Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton Campus April 9, 2010 Auditorium, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing The lecture will be presented by Stanlie James, professor and director of the African and African American Studies Program at Arizona State University. James will discuss black women through history who have made contributions to international human rights.	Florida Atlantic University	04/09/10	Boca Raton
Polynesian Festival Polynesian Festival Presented by Polynesian Culture Association Incorporated at Hagen Park May 1, 2010 Live Polynesian Entertainment, South Pacific Arts and Crafts, and a variety of dance groups who have not only participated in Tahitian dance, but also in Maori, Hawaiian and Samoan dance are a part of this annual event. The Festival will be held from 12 Noon at 9 pm at Oakland Park, 4000 North Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, Fl 33334.	Polynesian Culture Association Incorporated	05/01/10	Fort Lauderdale
Riverdance Riverdance Presented by Broward Center for the Performing Arts at Broward Center for the Performing Arts April 30-May 2, 2010 RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play five Farewell Performances at the Broward Center. Discover why nothing in the world compares to The Original International Phenomenon! Whether it's your first time or your fifth, you won't want to miss these FAREWELL performances of Riverdance!	Broward Center for the Performing Arts	04/30/10- 05/02/10	Fort Lauderdale
National Week of the Ocean Sea-son National Week of the Ocean Sea-son Presented by National Week of the Ocean March 6-May 8, 2010 The Fort Lauderdale’s 31st festival sea-son March 6 to May 8, 2010 includes the March 6 MIASF Waterway Cleanup; the March 18 - 21st Dania Beach Marine Flea Market; National Week of the Ocean April 4 - 10; the April 17 & 18 Plywood Regatta; the April 30 - May 2 Week of the Ocean School Marine Fair and the May 8 Mother Ocean Day Community Awards & Film. The theme EXPLORING & CARING FOR THE OCEAN offers many possibilities for this 26th annual event. The celebration is...	National Week of the Ocean	03/06/10- 05/08/10
Unifest Unifest Presented by Greater Caribbean American Cultural Coalition May 23, 2010 Unifest is a celebration of culture of the Caribbean. It is a partnership with the City of Lauderdale Lakes and the Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce. Unifest features an extravagant showcase of art, music, cultural tent, domino and netball. A parade of flags adorned the symbols and costumes from the many countries and islands of the Caribbean. Steel Pan music and athe true flavor of the festival is in its food that showcase the flavor of diverse community.	Greater Caribbean American Cultural Coalition	05/23/10

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