| FREE Jazz Festival - Sun April 6th - Fort Lauderdale
Posted: 3/19/2008 11:25:37 AM |
See Weather Update in Msg #12
The Fourth Jazz Festival of 2008 is nearly here!
We're talking Sunday, April 6th, 2008!
For those of you who don't know... There is a FREE Jazz Festival held on the FIRST Sunday of EVERY month on the Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. Depending on the weather there can be between a few hundred and a few thousand people in attendance.
We set aside a special meeting place where fellow POFers can meet, spend some casual, low pressure time getting to know one another. This is a GREAT way to spend a Sunday brunch relaxing and meeting other singles in a intimate, calm and friendly environment!
This event is a pot-luck and this months theme
is "Foolish Things" so please bring something to share!For ideas read users comments below!
Photo History:
March 2008 photos are here!
January 2008 photos are here!
December 2007 photos are here!
November 2007 photos are here!
Here are the directions and details:
Address for mapquest:
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
Directions from I-95:
- I-95 to Broward Blvd., Go East.
- Turn Right (south) on to SW 5th Ave.
- Go to the first and only stoplight at the intersection of SW 5th and Himmarshee St.
- At the stoplight where SW 5th Ave intersects Himmarshee St. (Himmarshee St. is also called 2nd St.) you should see the IMAX (Museum of Science and Discovery) on your left and the parking garage on your right. The drive up to the Performing Arts Center is straight ahead. Note: While stopped, look out your window at about the 10:00 position you will see an open grassy area, a sidewalk just to the left of the drive for the Performing Arts Center and to the left of that sidewalk a HUGE tree. We are under that tree. Look for a red balloon.
- Take a left on Himmarshee St. and start looking for parking.
Parking in the garage is $10 while prices vary among the lots along 2nd street - expect ranges between $5 and $10. There are meters along 2nd street but you'll need to get there around 9:30a to get one. The later you arrive, the further away you have to park or the more expensive parking will be.
NOTE: Some people have had trouble finding our ONE red balloon so I will attempt to give clearer directions so that all may find "the tree".
Marker: If you were standing in front of the main stage looking towards the street you'll see two things that look like BIG satelite TV dishes pointed at each other, we are under the tree behind the dish on your left. WE ARE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY.
Video reference: If you need a visual marker (or proof that we actually do this) you can click here!
If you plan on attending, bring something to sit on (chair or blanket). You will also want to bring some bottled water and if you want, some mimosa material, bloody marys, wine or what ever else you enjoy. Some people turn this into an event while others bring nothing. If you want to pack a picnic basket, feel free to do so or stroll around with other POFs and grab a bite from one of the street vendors or eat in one of the numerous restaurants. Your choice!
I will be there from 9:30 until at least 2:00p (unless it rains). The band plays from 11:00a until 2:00p and most POFers start arriving around 10:15 with stragglers showing up as late as noon. Dress is VERY casual.
RAIN CHECK: In case of rain we will meet for Bloody Mary's at the outdoor resturant at the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas (just a few blocks from where we would meet at the jazz festival). The Riverside is located at 620 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 and their phone is: (954) 467-0671 For directions click HERE
Your host is:
Pete APrincelyFrog
DON’T FORGET SUNBLOCK!!!
If you need more info, either send me an email or drop me a note here!
Following Members are Attending This Party... Average Member Brings Along 3 Guests
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| FREE Jazz Festival - Sun April 6th - Fort Lauderdale
Posted: 3/22/2008 5:58:03 AM | Sorry, PP, won't be there. Will be in Orlando at a hen party. Then 4 days later on a cruise to Mexico, 3 more days, then off to Branson. Have fun while I am globe trotting.
See you in May.
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| FREE Jazz Festival - Sun April 6th - Fort Lauderdale
Posted: 3/23/2008 4:23:31 PM | | I have no idea waht I will bring but I will be there. I think my son wants to come with me as well. We will both be back in town from our separate vacations the night before. Hope I can find something good and silly to bring. See you all there. Also, can someone help me on how to post the photos of hte bowling party? | |
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| FREE Jazz Festival - Sun April 6th - Fort Lauderdale
Posted: 4/6/2008 2:50:17 AM | Weather Update:
You may call the Broward County Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 828-5363 to obtain information about the event including weather cancellations. Press options 3 for info on the Jazz Brunch and then option 4 for status re: weather. As of 5:44a this morning the event was still on.
(Of course in almost 5 years of attending this event, I have never seen it canceled.)
Depending on whose forcast you check the weather varies from clearing in the early a.m. to raining all day. I checked about 5 sources and, on average the weather is expected to clear up by 11a which is when the musicians are scheduled to start. Should be a bit breezy with winds between 10 & 20 mph
Debi's canopy will not be available this month (as may be the case with Debi - see above post)... if anyone else has one and would like to bring it, today might be a good day to do so! I will bring two beach umbrellas (one for me and the first pretty girl who hops under with me! LOL)
See everyone shortly! | |
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| FREE Jazz Festival - Sun April 6th - Fort Lauderdale
Posted: 4/6/2008 6:54:01 AM | I want to thank you for being so efficient with keeping us up to date on events ie. The jazz brunch cancellation. These events are run really well and I still am trying to attend to meet everyone (today would have been my first)  I will sign up again soon and bye for now......Bev | |
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| FREE Jazz Festival - Sun April 6th - Fort Lauderdale
Posted: 4/6/2008 2:44:46 PM | Ray and I went and got there about 12: 20, and of course you all were not there! I should have checked first with you all. Anyway there was one band at RiverFront and there were many couples dancing to the jazz music. It was a beautiful day and many people there. Too bad as I invited a pretty girl from Iran who is 57 but looks 47!
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| FREE Jazz Festival - Sun April 6th - Fort Lauderdale
Posted: 4/6/2008 4:33:43 PM | And I can't believe the Jazz Fest was cancelled but a band showed up anyway... that must have been nice and I KNOW the weather was beautiful!
A whole group of us showed up at 9:30 and were told the event had been cancelled. We phoned in and verified that was the case. We then hung out until about 10:30 and we all headed over for bloody mary's. No one else was at the Riverside so we all packed up all the food and drink we had brought to the Jazz Fest, headed back to my place and had a party!
And a great time was had by all!!!
The next Jazz Fest is Sunday, May 4th. I will post it around the 20th and send out the invites shortly thereafter.
Next Event: Starbucks Pompano Beach on Wed, April 9th!!! | |
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| FREE Jazz Festival - Sun April 6th - Fort Lauderdale
Posted: 4/6/2008 7:21:25 PM | I missed a party at Pete's Place? OH NO!! That should become a regular monthly event wouldn't you say Pete? LMAO Just kidding!!!
I need to sign up for some events. Been busy with a POF'er for the past month and loving every minute of it!
Would love to see another event at Ralph and Rosie's in Boynton. That was a lot of fun! Hope to see you all soon!! Take care......Deb | |
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