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For Basel – Downtown Gets A Little Older

Posted on December 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

While the influx of older gent in South Florida this time of year may come as no surprise, there are a couple of snowbirds in town worthy of noticing. They’re really old and, in fact, famous and can be spotted downtown at the Museum of Art Ft Lauderdale. Lucky for you, they’re paintings and won’t be going anywhere as they’re all part of the new Offering of the Angels exhibit. So if you can’t be part of the masses shuffling down to Miami for a fix of the avant-garde this weekend, take part in Fort Basel by checking out these classics right in our own backyard.

Offering of the Angels is comprised of 45 works from the Uffizi in Florence, Italy (one of the oldest museums in the world). One of the more popular pieces is Sandro Botticelli’s Madonna della Loggia, which was completed when the artist was just 22 years old. All of the paintings (and additional tapestries) are religiously themed, so if you can’t make it this weekend perhaps you can make a Christmas gift out of some tickets. Religious or not, though, there’s no denying the beauty in these masterpieces.

Offering of the Angels: Old Master Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery is open now until April 8, 2012. Tickets are $18 and include audio guide and entrance to other exhibits. For hours and more info click here.

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Fort Basel – Weekend Events

Posted on December 2, 2011 | 1 Comment

Fear not if you can’t make it down to Miami this weekend for all the Art Basel madness. Here are 6 events to get your art on right in Broward County (make sure to click the underlined links for more info):

1. Indie Craft Bazaar is hosting a “flea-esta” City-Wide Market in Pompano Beach on Saturday from 10am-4pm. Browse gently used goods, vintage items, and crafts while enjoying some food, drinks, and entertainment plus other goodies. The event is free and so is parking. Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St, Pompano Bch, FL

2. If Pompano is a bit out of your way, be sure to stop by Art: Sunny Side Up Holiday Indie Craft + Gift Show at War Memorial Auditorium. This event also takes place on Saturday but from 11am-6pm. While similar to City-Wide Market, Sunny Side Art seems to plan on offering more handmade items- art, home goods, jewelry, repurposed goods, and a lot more. Both markets sound like a sure bet for picking up some unique items, and if properly planned you should have no problem making a day out of both. War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th St, Ft Lauderdale, FL

3. Green Room will be holding their own Fort Basel Finale Party with 15 artists, 2 bands, and 3 DJs. For a complete list of participating artists click the link above. No cover and everyone’s invited. Open vodka bar from 9-11pm w/ RSVP. Green Room Nightclub, 109 SW 2nd Ave, Ft Lauderdale, FL

4. The Museum of Art Ft Lauderdale has 3 or 4 murals either in the works or finished (clearly we haven’t fully investigated this) as part of a new image they’d like to create in “one of the most dramatic transformations of the Museum’s building since it was completed twenty-five years ago in 1986.” The murals are intended to bring a more urban feel to the Museum and are: “Band” by Arturo Herrera, “Acid-Free” (pictured at the top of this post) by Jen Stark (facing Andrews Avenue), a Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt painting in the breezeway, and window designs (facing First Avenue) by Gavin Perry. This is the perfect opportunity to grab a cup of coffee (we recommend Brew, of course) and take a little stroll through Downtown and do some exploring. If you happen to snap any pics we’d love for you to share them on our Facebook page! MoAFL, 1 E Las Olas Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, FL

5. Help the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center and catch a flick at the same time at Cinema Paradiso‘s Can Film Festival this weekend. From December 2-4 admission for films is just two canned goods or one new and unwrapped toy. For movie times and more info go to the FLIFF website here. Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6th St, Ft Lauderdale, FL

6. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is offering free admission to their Artist Unknown/The Free World Exhibit from 12-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. View hundreds of photos (like these) paired and collected from around the country by John D. Monteith and Oliver Wasow. I definitely would not miss this! If you can’t make it this weekend, the photos will be on view until January 29, 2012 with $7 admission. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St, Hollywood, FL

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Tagged Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, Art: Sunny Side Up, Artist Unknown/The Free World, arturo herrera, Brew Urban Cafe, Can Film Festival, cinema paradiso, City-Wide Market, downtown, FLIFF, Fort Basel, gavin perry, Green Room, Indie Craft Bazaar, jen stark, Lauderdale, MoAFL, murals, roberto behar, rosario marquardt

FTL Art Scavenger Hunt This Weekend

Posted on November 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

Do you like art? How about a real-deal scavenger hunt? What if it’s all free, too? This Saturday, you can partake in that trifecta of awesomeness by participating in the annual Art Scavenger Huntin Downtown FTL. How does it work? On Saturday, November 26th, arrive at Laser Wolf at 8pm sharp to pick up your map, then head out on your quest, and return to the same location to get any pieces you find signed by the artist(s). It’s 100% free and 100% fun and local.

There’s quite a bit of history behind the hunt dating back to the old Chili Peper (now Revolution) where Hunt founder and organizer Steve Sticht (yes, the same guy behind the blue bikes) began anonymously leaving art around the venue. When friend and fellow artist Jeff Holmes found out Sticht was behind thes street art after telling him about the mysterious art that was beginning to spook the owners, the two thought of the idea of a “pirate art show”. After it’s success and the eventual departure of Holmes, that show evolved into what the Art Scavenger Hunt is today and is said to get “bigger and better each year”.

Last year, 21 artists participated and an estimated 160 maps were distributed (some of which were shared). The trail has even had to be changed because people were arriving early and grabbing the art before the official start of the Hunt (there is a 2 piece maximum to make sure everyone has a fair chance at getting something- Sticht makes a good portion of the art to ensure there’s enough to go around). See why we say get there at 8pm sharp?

Last year, the hunt was dedicated to Brad Stewart (Gidget Gein of Marilyn Manson), who despite living in California the past three years, would ship art for the Hunt every year. This year the Hunt will be dedicated to Peter Giovenco, one of the earliest artists and participants, who passed away a few months ago.

Check out this album from last year’s hunt: Art Scavenger Hunt 2010.

Some pieces you might find at this year's hunt

A piece from the 2010 Hunt that was never found

Art Scavenger Hunt is Saturday, November 26th, 2011, starting point at Laser Wolf at 8pm. Check out the Facebook page here.

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St. Barts Coffee On Sunrise/A1A Now “Oceanview Delight”

Posted on September 26, 2011 | Leave a comment

Just as we were readying a “Battle of the Barts” for the two St Barts Coffee Companies on Ft Lauderdale Beach, we discovered that St Barts on Sunrise and A1A was changing over to “Oceanview Delight”: a “privately owned cafe featuring homemade food and fresh ingredients”. From what we understood, the two did not share the same owner, and, for the record, we were leaning towards the original St Barts on S Ft Lauderdale Bch Blvd. (Note the difference in portion size of the eggs and cheese at both St Barts below)

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Farmer's Favorite at St Barts original location

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Farmer's Favorite at St Barts Sunrise and A1A

But after seeing these yummy photos below from Oceanview Delight’s Facebook page, perhaps cafe breakfast food was just not their forte. Not pictured here but also on their Facebook are a “Lamb Burgini” (homemade lamb burger, spicy pepper sauce, and feta cheese) and an “SB Angus Burger”. So far a menu is not available online. Oceanview Delight offers free wifi and delivery to the “lifeguard stand nearest you”.