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Two Inspirational Videos by a Couple of Cool Local Companies

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Fat Hand | Leave a comment

by Fat Hand

Creative local companies doing cool work and making great videos along the way. Damn, we love it. Below are a couple of such videos made by a pair of local companies.

First up: C&I Studios. The whole video has interesting information about the company and the people behind it, but our favorite portion is the first 2:10 or so. It includes some breathtaking shots of Fort Lauderdale, and generally makes this blogger feel good inside. Check it:

C&I Studios Soft Open Video from C&I Studios on Vimeo.

Also, C&I Studios is throwing a grand opening party for their new location this Saturday during the FAT Village Artwalk. C&I is in the same space that formerly housed the Collide Factory (541 N.W. 1st Ave.). The bands Kids and Civilian (some familiar Collide Factory faces) are scheduled to perform, along with free beer, swimwear fashion show, live art, photography, free admission. Sounds amazing.

Check out C&I’s webpage for additional cool stuff.

Next up: Cadence, a local landscape architecture/urban design firm. We have highlighted these people doing cool things in our city before (i.e., parking day). Now check this one:

We like the preceding video for two reasons: First, the challenge is a great idea. Obviously many of us Ft. Lauderdale residents are busy, but this calls for us to take just two hours: one hour to do something for yourself that you would not normally do, and one hour to do something for somebody else. Very cool. Even this blogger can find two hours. We will let you know how it turns out. The second reason we like this video is because it looks so cool. Gage Couch, co-founder of Cadence, described that he did the illustration in one shot, and then obviously sped it up.

Keep an eye on these two local companies. It seems like they both have very creative people doing innovative things, and that is good for all of us.

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6 Tips for Surviving Christmas on Las Olas

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Mig | 2 Comments

by K47

It’s that time of year again, and FTL residents will be coming out in masses to kick-off the holiday season. On Tuesday November 29^th, our famous boulevard will be closed down to traffic and filled with Christmas Spirit. Here are our tips for making the best of it:

Walk, bike, or teleport to this event because parking anywhere near Las Olas will be a bitch.
Wear close-toed shoes. Trust us on this one. There will be more strollers than you have ever seen in your life and they WILL run you over.
Dress up your dog (or cat). You don’t want him/her to feel left out and naked. Animals who attend Christmas on Las Olas are known for their keen Christmas fashion sense.
Bring cash. Various vendors will have food and drink carts/tables set-up but, not credit card machines. ATM’s can be hard to come by in the crowd.
Brush up on your Tanya Harding skills. No, not clubbing people in the knee….ice skating! Skate Las Olas, an artificial ice rink, is up and running in the lawn next to the Riverside Hotel. Rent some skates for $6 and get working on that triple axel.
Pack a thermos of your favorite holiday themed beverage. A recent favorite of ours is Mulled Wine:

1 bottle of red wine (really any will do)
¼ cup Brandy
1 package of cider spice (or a combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger)
Simmer these ingredients on the stove-top for 10-20 minutes and enjoy.

Christmas On Las Olas
On Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale
Between Southeast 6th Avenue and Southeast 10th Avenue
Around 5 PM – 10 PM
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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PARK(ing) Day Fort Lauderdale

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mig | 2 Comments

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by K47

Friday September 16^th is PARK(ing) Day: an annual, world-wide event to promote creativity and design in an urban setting. Metered parking spots across the globe will be transformed into temporary mini parks and other types of enjoyable outdoor spaces. The purpose is to support beautification of the city, inspire innovation and promote public goodwill. This is an “open-source” event that invites citizens, artists and activist to “rent” a parking space and create and use an outdoor, urban environment… until the meter runs out!

PARK(ing) Day began in San Fancisco in 2005. Rebar, a design/art studio, converted a metered parking spot in the downtown area into a temporary park. They used the space for the allotted meter time of two hours and a few weeks later a single photo of the transformed space travelled across the web, sparking requests to promote this project in other cities. This event’s popularity has grown each year, and in 2010, 850 parks were created in 183 cities in 30 countries across 6 continents.

Cadence, a local landscape-architecture firm, will be participating in PARK(ing) Day here in Ft. Lauderdale. They will rent a space in the Financial District downtown (map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204115045189162756368.0004ac09cd755b11038a3&msa=0 )

Cadence co-founders Gage Couch and Rebecca Bradley built furniture out of recycled wood pallets for their space, and they invite you all to join them in their creation from 7:30am-1:30pm this Friday. “In order to be a success, we must have visitors to use the space, “says Rebecca, “Sometimes we all need to step out of the “norm” and take the time to re-imagine everyday places in a whole new way. Urban transformation powered by the people!”

Gage and Rebecca received clearance for this gathering from several city departments. If you are interested in renting a spot of your own, be sure to contact the City of Fort Lauderdale and clearly outline your plan and purpose. Or, just join in on the fun with Gage and Rebecca. Also, remember that the purpose of PARK(ing) Day is to support beautification of the city, inspire innovation and promote public goodwill. This gathering is not to promote any business, service or product. Happy PARK(ing)! Facebook page: Park(ing) day Fort Lauderdale

Check out some photos from Park(ing) Day in other cities after the jump:

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