2008 Arts Calendar

Year of Arts Calendar Look for these Art Events Coming in 2008 February 1-29 Woodcutting Artist Elizabeth Jurado is the artist of the month at The Firm Gym, at 928 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Jurado recently won an Artist Enhancement Grant from the State of Florida to purchase an Etching Press. Her new series of linoleum prints will be on display through the month. Free. 954 767-7277 www.juradoartstudio.com February 4 The opening reception for ArtsUnited’s Artist of the Month, Sip Tshun NG, will be held 6:30-8pm. Come meet the artist and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The mixed media artist’s work will be on display through the month at the Stonewall Library & Archives, 1717 N. Andrews Ave in Fort Lauderdale. Free. www.artsunitedonline.org February 28 - March 22 “Confessions of a Mormon Boy” presented by Rising Action Theatre. This autobiographical one-man play by Steven Fales tells the story of one man’s descent from the perfect Mormon husband into the gay underworld of drugs and escorting. The New York Daily News calls it “Compelling, perceptive, enormously appealing”. 8pm at Rising Action Theatre. Tickets $30. Call 800 595-4849 or visit www.risingactiontheatre.com February 29 ArtsUnited, The City of Wilton Manors, and Friends of the Wilton Manors Library unveil the mural “Window to the Imagination” by artist Mark Vose, at 6:30pm at the Richard C. Sullivan Public Library of Wilton Manors. The library mural will be the first of many murals envisioned throughout the community as part of the Eleven Bridges Mural Project launched by ArtsUnited last year. Funded in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, the mural celebrates the Library 50th anniversary. Call the Wilton Manors Library to confirm time and date (954) 390-2195 February 29 Stonewall Library and Archives presents “The Secret” a documentary about finding a fulfilling relationship and a happier life, as part of the Out Girl’s Movie Night at the Stonewall. Free. Stonewall Library & Archive’s, 1717 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale. (954) 763-8565 www.stonewall-library.org March 2 k.d. Lang at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Au-Rene Theater. Performing music in startling range of vocal styles, from torch songs and “Nashville tearjerkers” to pop, rock and country classics, k.d. lang defies categorization but always amazes audiences. Tickets $36-$76 at www.browardcenter.org or (954) 462-0222 March 13 Gay and Lesbian Series Night, at Mosaic Theatre’s production of “Dirty Story” by Pulitzer, Oscar, and Tony winner John Patrick Shanley. When an aspiring novelist seeks the advice of a successful writer, she gets more than she bargained for. 8pm at the American Heritage Center for the Arts, 12200 West Broward Blvd, Plantation. Tickets $32 adults/ $27 Seniors/ $15 Students. Show runs Feb 28-March 23, 2008. Call 954 577-8243 or visit www.mosaictheatre.com March 19 Reading and Book signing with acclaimed author Karin Kallmaker, presented by Stonewall Library & Archives 1717 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale. 7:00pm. Free. 954 763-8565 www.stonewall-library.org March 20 In celebration of Gay Pride week in Palm Beach County, Meyerhoefer Gallery presents “Belonging” featuring four gay and lesbian artists in a variety of mediums. Artists reception is March 20, from 6-9pm Exhibit runs March 19-31, 2008. Free. Meyerhoefer Gallery 561 533-5332 www.meyerhoefergallery.com April 12-13 Pride South Florida presents Pridefest 2008, “Pride under the Sun”, the largest Pride celebration in Florida. The two day celebration of pride takes place from noon to 7pm Saturday and Sunday in Holiday Park in Ft. Lauderdale. Don’t miss the ArtsUnited Art Pavilion. Tickets are $8/$5 students www.pridesouthflorida.org April 10-13 The World Premiere of “1,000 Homosexuals” by Michael Yawney, is a hilariously twisted carnival of 70’s-style sex and faith about Anita Bryant’s 1977 Crusade against gay civil rights. Presented by Camposition and Carnival Center, tickets are $25. 305.949.6722 or visit www.carnivalcenter.org April 14-19 The Broward County Libraries will honor gay and lesbian writers during National Library Week, April 14-19. Call the main Library at (954) 357-7444 for more information or visit www.broward.org/library May 1-4 The Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival debuts at the Parker Playhouse and Gateway Cinema, presented in conjunction with the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival April 25-May 4, 2008. Contact 305 534-9924 for more information of visit www.mglff.com May 10 Stonewall Library & Archives presents the 2nd Annual Stonewall Garden Tour. Get a peek at amazing private gardens throughout Wilton Manors and the surrounding area. Ticket $20 954 763-8565 www.stonewall-library.org May 11 Pride Wind Ensemble presents “Heroes” at the Amaturo Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm, as part of their 2008 Concert Season. Tickets are available at www.broward.org or (954) 462-0222 May 22 Gay and Lesbian Series Night, at Mosaic Theatre’s production of “A Body of Water” by Steinberg New Play Award winner Lee Blessing. What would you do if you woke one morning and didn’t recognize who or where you were? 8pm at the American Heritage Center for the Arts, 12200 West Broward Blvd, Plantation. Tickets $32 adults/ $27 Seniors/$15 Students. Show runs May 8-June 1, 2008. Call 954 577-8243 or visit www.mosaictheatre.com May 31 in HARMONY presents “Harmonize the World”, featuring an exciting array of music from the cultures of our diverse community in South Florida. With themes of unity, peace, community, pride and hope, it will be a powerful and fun show. 8pm at the Broward Main Library Theater, 100 South Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, featuring international music and songs about uniting our world. For ticket information contact www.inHARMONYproductions.org or call 954 717-9494. June 4 Opening Reception 6-9pm for United and Proud, a member arts show presented by ArtsUnited, Inc, at the Broward Main Library, 6th floor Gallery. Free. Exhibit runs through June 28, 2008. For more information go to www.artsunitedonline.org June 4 Opening of Pride and Prejudice: From Kinsey to Stonewall presented by Stonewall Library & Archives, an exhibit exploring gay life in the 50’s and 60’s leading up to the Stonewall Riots. Broward Mail Library, 6th Floor Gallery, Free. Exhibit runs through June 28, 2008. www.stonewall-library.org or call 954 763-8565. June 19 Panel discussion in conjunction with the exhibit Pride and Prejudice: From Kinsey to Stonewall presented by Stonewall Library & Archives. Broward Main Library Auditorium, 7pm. Free admission. June 21 & 22 The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus presents their annual Spring Concerts at the Amaturo Theater, at the Broward Center. Tickets may be purchased at www.ftlgmc.org June 22 Stonewall Street Festival and Parade presented by Pride of Greater Ft. Lauderdale, along Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Parade kicks off at 11:00am and festival continues until 6:00pm. Call 954 564-8707 for more information or visit www.stonewallstreetfestival.com June 26 Gay and Lesbian Series Night, at Mosaic Theatre’s production of “Wrecks” by Neil LaBute (In the Company of Men), a story of one man’s unique love for his recently deceased wife. 8pm at the American Heritage Center for the Arts, 12200 West Broward Blvd, Plantation. Tickets $32 adults/ $27 Seniors/$15 Students. Show runs June 12-29,2008. Call 954 577-8243 or visit www.mosaictheatre.com July 12-19 Once every four years, over 100 gay and lesbian choruses from across the country gather for the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses Festival. The GALA Choruses Festival 2008 will be at Carnival Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, and will include performances by Fort Lauderdale’s Lambda Chorale and in Harmony. Go to www.lambdachorale.com or www.inHARMONYproductions.org for ticket information. October 25 The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus presents their annual Fall Concert date and location to be confirmed. Visit www.ftlgmc.org for more information. November 9 Pride Wind Ensemble presents “Song and Dance” at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm, as part of their 2008 Concert Season. Tickets are available at www.broward.org or (954) 462-0222 November 15 Stonewall Heritage Gala annually honors a pioneer of the gay rights movement. Former honorees include Frank Kameny and Barbra Gittings. The 2008 honoree and Gala location are to be announced. www.stonewall-library.org December 17, 18, 19 The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus presents their annual Holiday Concerts. Details and location to be announced. Visit www.ftlgmc.org for more information If you would like your event added to the 2008 Arts Calendar please submit to info@artsunitedonline.org