“See” listings
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Art of Caring: A Look at Life Through Photography
More than 200 photos showcase life’s small but eventful moments, like the iconic worried dustbowl mother and Katrina’s devastation snapped by noted photographers such as Alfred Eisenstadt, Gordon Parks and W. Eugene Smith over a 60-year-period. Artists, museums, Time/LIFE magazine and private collectors all contributed, and Annie Leibovitz chose the seven introductory images to illustrate each of seven categories: Children and Family, Love, Wellness, Healing, Disaster, Aging and Remembering. Through Sept. 25. (09/2011)
At the Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale One E Las Olas Blvd
954-525-5500
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HSBC Tennis Cup
Court is in session with four champs—Michael Chang, Jim Courier, John McEnroe and Pete Sampras—serving up the punishment over the course of three matches for a chance to best the circuit and win a $1 million bonus. VIP tickets allow you to mingle with players. Sept 22. (09/2011)
At BankAtlantic Center One Panther Pkwy, Sunrise
954-835- 7000
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Young at Art Children’s Museum
Art education is child’s play at this hands-on center with exhibits and activities for every age. Youngsters can learn about art, music and culture from around the world in the Global Village, while artist Kenny Scharf’s Closet is a Day-Glo world to explore. (08/2011)
11584 W State Rd 84, Davie
954- 424-0085
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Chef Jean Pierre Cooking School
From “best bouillabaisse” to Cajun to basic lessons in knife work, polish your culinary techniques in classes given by a top-rated chef. Geared for adults and older children, there are demos and hands-on instruction—and, best of all, you get to eat your classwork. (08/2011)
1436 N Federal Hwy
954-563-2700
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USHA Hydrofoil Nationals
It’s tough to describe this cousin of water-skiing that involves a hydrofoil wing attached by a pole to the bottom of the ski. This contest brings out agile athletes who do airborne tricks. July 14-17. (08/2011)
At Mills Pond Park 2201 NW Ninth Ave
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Davie Pro Rodeo
Pull on your boots and spurs and catch all the eight-second thrills at this cowboy and cowgirl event that's for both youths and adults. Team roping, barrel racing and bull riding are part of the fun. June 24-25. (06/2011)
At Bergeron Rodeo Grounds 4271 Davie Rd, Davie
954-680-8005
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Dania Jai-Alai
See what’s called the “fastest game in the world” at one of the last few active US frontons (arenas). There’s poker, too, with big-money bets, but the action’s on the three-walled cancha (court) where players hurl balls at well over 150 mph. (05/2011)
301 E Dania Beach Blvd, Dania
954-921-6957
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Wicked, Broadway
The “other” Oz story—of the Wicked and Good witches, and their respective rise and fall— returns to the stage in the critically acclaimed musical, which is one of the top 20 longest-running Broadway hits of all time. Through April 24. (04/2011)
201 SW Fifth Ave
954-462-0222
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Spring Training
Bring your glove to a spring training game at the stadium where the St. Louis Cardinals and Florida Marlins shape up. There are games daily (sometimes twice), and they play against teams like the Mets, Twins, Nationals, Tigers, Braves, Rays, Red Sox and Astros. Through March 29. (03/2011)
At Roger Dean Stadium 4751 Main St, Jupiter
561-775- 1818
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VATICAN SPLENDORS
On one of its three US stops, this exhibit showcases more than 200 artworks and historically signifi cant objects dating from the Apostles’ time. Many papally commissioned paintings and sculptures make their debut outside of the Holy See. Jan. 29 to April 24. (01/2011)
At the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale 1 E Las Olas Blvd
954-525-5500
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EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK AIRBOAT TOURS
Take a guided airboat ride in the Everglades to see why this natural wonder is called the River of Grass. Expert guides guarantee you’ll have numerous close encounters with a range of wildlife, including exotic wading birds, alligators and turtles. (11/2010)
21940 Griffin Rd
954-434-8111
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JUNGLE QUEEN RIVERBOAT
Climb aboard the long-loved Jungle Queen, and you’ll enjoy an all-you-can-eat barbecue and shrimp dinner while cruising past Millionaire’s Row on the way to a privately owned tropical island on the New River, which is inhabited by monkeys and exotic birds. (11/2010)
801 Seabreeze Blvd
954-462-5596
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