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OCTOBER 2011 1
Volume XXIII, October 2011
The Story of Halloween
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History of Halloween, like any other festival’s history is inspired through traditions that have transpired through ages from one generation
to another. We follow them mostly as did our dads and grandpas. And as this process goes on, much of their originality get distorted with newer additions and alter-ations. It happens so gradually, spanning over so many ages, that we hardly come to know about these distor-tions. At one point of time it leaves us puzzled, with its multicolored faces. Digging into its history helps sieve out the facts from the fantasies which caught us un-aware. Yet, doubts still lurk deep in our soul, especially when the reality differs from what has taken a deep seated root into our beliefs. The history of Halloween Day, as culled from the net, is being depicted here in this light. This is to help out those who are interested in washing off the superficial hues to reach the core and know things as they truly are. ‘Trick or treat’ may be an
innocent fun to relish on the Halloween Day. But just think about a bunch of frightening fantasies and the scary stories featuring ghosts, witches, monsters, evils, elves and animal sacrifices associated with it. They are no more innocent. Are these stories a myth or there is a blend of some reality? Come and plunge into the halloween history to unfurl yourself the age-old veil of mysticism draped around it.
halloween historybobbing Behind the name... Halloween, or the Hallow E’en as they call it in Ireland , means All Hallows Eve, or the night before the ‘All Hallows’, also called ‘All Hallowmas’, or ‘All Saints’, or ‘All Souls’ Day, ob-served on November 1. In old English the word ‘Hal-low’ meant ‘sanctify’. Roman Catholics, Episcopalians and Lutherians used to observe All Hallows Day
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The Story of Halloween
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to honor all Saints in heaven, known or unknown. They used to consider it with all solemnity as one of the most significant observances of the Church year. And Catholics, all and sundry, was obliged to attend Mass. The Romans observed the holiday of Feralia, intended to give rest and peace to the departed. Par-ticipants made sacrifices in honor of the dead, offered up prayers for them, and made oblations to them. The festival was celebrated on February 21, the end of the Roman year. In the 7th century, Pope Boniface IV in-troduced All Saints’ Day to replace the pagan festival of the dead. It was observed on May 13. Later, Greg-ory III changed the date to November 1. The Greek Orthodox Church observes it on the first Sunday after Pentecost.
Despite this connection with the Roman Church, the American version of Halloween Day cel-ebration owes its origin to the ancient (pre-Christian) Druidic fire festival called “Samhain”, celebrated by the Celts in Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Samhain is pronounced “sow-in”, with “sow” rhyming with cow. In Ireland the festival was known as Samhein, or La Samon, the Feast of the Sun. In Scotland, the celebration was known as Hallowe’en. In Welsh it’s Nos Galen-gaeof (that is, the Night of the Winter Calends. According to the Irish English dictionary published by the Irish Texts Society: “Samhain, All Hallowtide, the feast of the dead in Pagan and Chris-tian times, signalizing the close of harvest and the ini-tiation of the winter season, lasting till May, during which troops (esp. the Fiann) were quartered. Faeries were imagined as particularly active at this season. From it the half year is reckoned. also called Feile Moingfinne (Snow Goddess).(1) The Scottish Gaelis Dictionary defines it as “Hallowtide. The Feast of All Soula. Sam + Fuin = end of summer.”(2) Contrary to the information published by many organizations, there is no archaeological or literary evidence to indi-cate that Samhain was a deity. The Celtic Gods of the dead were Gwynn ap Nudd for the British, and Arawn for the Welsh. The Irish did not have a “lord of death” as such. Thus most of the customs connected with the Day are remnants of the ancient religious beliefs and rituals, first of the Druids and then transcended amongst the Roman Christians who conquered them.
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Book Review .............................................. 16
Brandeis Nat’l Committee ......................... 14
Broward County Fair ................................. 03
City of Hope ............................................... 22
Hadassah Venue ......................................... 09
Hurricane Preparations ............................... 11
Machu Picchu Centejnnial ......................... 28
New Kids on the Block .............................. 30
October in Broward .................................... 25
October in Pompano Beach ....................... 23
Palm-Aire City of Hope ............................. 24
Palm-Aire Friends ...................................... 20
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Even though we are fast approaching the end of another Hurricane season, we cannot be caught off guard. The following Preparations should be kept at hand.
Identify ahead of time where you could go if you are told to evacuate. Choose several places--a friend’s home in another town, a motel, or a shelter.
Keep handy the telephone numbers of these places as well as a road map of your locali-ty. You may need to take alternative or unfamiliar routes if major roads are closed or clogged.
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dermatology Is More Than Skin deep
Melanie S. Hecker, M.d., M.B.A.Medical director
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As our society still considers tanned skin having a “healthy” appearance, it has been the responsi-
bility of dermatologists in the community to educate their patients about the negative effects of a suntan. Although it has been known for some time that too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation can be harmful, new information has shown an association between the radiation that causes tanning and melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. While skin cancer has been associated with sunburn, even moderate tanning may also produce the same effect. UV radiation from the sun, tanning beds, or sunlamps may cause skin cancer and can have a damaging effect on the immune system. It can also cause premature aging of the skin, giving it a wrinkled, leathery appearance. Vitamin D has been a hot topic lately, with facts showing many people are deficient in the essential vitamin. However, just a small amount of sunlight is needed for the body to manufacture it. It does not require a suntan, nor is sunlight the most efficient way to increase Vita-min D levels (oral supplementation is the preferred method). More than 1.3 million new skin cancer cases are likely to be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and the numbers have been rising due to increasing expo-sure to UV radiation from the sun, tanning beds, and sun lamps. Recent evidence showing that chronic tanning may increase a person’s risk for melanoma is quite serious. Melanoma is fatal if not detected early. An estimated 47,700 new cases of melanoma, and 7,700 deaths related to melanoma, are expected this year. Skin aging and cancer are delayed effects that show up many years after the exposure. Unfortu-nately, since the damage is not immediately visible, young people are often unaware of the dangers of tanning. It is estimated that cases of skin cancer will continue to increase as people who are tanning in their teens and twenties reach middle age. Damage may be less apparent and take longer to show up in people with darker skin. Most sun lamps and tanning beds emit main-ly ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation. These so-called “tanning rays” are less likely to cause a sunburn than the ultraviolet B (UVB) of sunlight. Contrary to the claims of some tanning parlors, that does not make them safe; in fact, they cause deeper skin damage and premature aging of the skin.
Tips to Avoid Sun Damage Enough cannot be said about proper sun protec-tion. Plan your outdoor activities before 10 a.m. and af-ter 4 p.m. (when the sun is not as strong). Wear protec-tive clothing such as broad-brimmed hats, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts. Wear sunglasses that provide 100% UV ray protection. When outdoors, always wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF at least 30. Make sure you apply the sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours. See a dermatologist if you notice an unusual mole, a scaly patch, or a sore that does not heal. This may be a pre-cancer or a skin cancer. If you develop severe itching or rashes in the sun, this may be an allergic reaction. The dermatologist may be able to treat or reverse sun-damage such as wrinkles and other skin changes with medical treatments and dermatologic surgery.
Please visit us at www.heckerderm.com for more information about your skin, or call us at 954-783-2323 to make an appointment. Most insurances are accepted, and we see both children and adults. We are open all business days, as well as some evening and weekend hours for your convenience.
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Bydavid Hecker, Md
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On Wednesday, October 12th, the Pompano-Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Brandeis will begin its ’11 -’12 season at 11:30AM at the Court at Palm
Aire. One of 50 national chapters, it supports the Univer-sity and its unique Library at Waltham, MA Guided by the University it presents study groups, many of which were prepared by the faculty members. In addition, it presents monthly programs that are both informative and entertaining. For the October meeting, program Chair, Clara Herbst has scheduled a new member Lily Knopp; she will talk about her exotic childhood and growing up in Alexandria Egypt. Her comments will include her reac-tion to the new political activities in Egypt today. On November 9th, Lori Feinman, Study Group Chair will showcase the varied classes available to the members this year and they will be encouraged to make their selections at this time. A luncheon will be served followed by a dramatic presentation by Thomas Blood-worth as Winston Churchill. The year’s programs will include noted speaker Eli Kavon, the John Knox Village Chorale, a visit from Station 52 and its dauntless firefighter James Letto. Several special events have also been scheduled for the coming year, two of which are theater and bridge parties. On October 18th, the first bridge party of the year will take place at East Fusion Buffet. Reservations for the card party must be made by contacting Dorothy Bergantino at 954-968-6576. (Members are urged to save December 6th and February 14th; place TBA, for future bridge events).Edythe Lavine, Theater Chair, is urging theater attendees to make early reservations for the production of Guys and Dolls at the Stage Door Theater on November 20th. Edythe can be reached at 954-979-5749. (Later perfor-mances are scheduled as follows: January 29th, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, and March 18th, My Fair Lady). For information concerning Brandeis contact Es-ther Budgar at 954-984-5156 or Edythe Lavine at 954-979-5749 (the Presidium). For membership contact Jean Zamore at 954-971-6780. Please note men are welcome as members!
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Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit Including the Fol-lowing Items: -First aid kit and essential medications. -Canned food and can opener. -At least three gallons of water per person. -Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags. -Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batter-ies. -Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled fam-ily members. -Written instructions on how to turn off electric-ity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you’ll need a professional to turn them back on.)
Prepare for High Winds Install hurricane shutters or purchase precut 1/2” outdoor plywood boards for each window of your home. Install anchors for the plywood and predrill holes in the plywood so that you can put it up quick-ly. Make trees more wind resistant by remov-ing diseased and damaged limbs, then strategically removing branches so that wind can blow through. Know What to Do When a Hurricane WATCH Is Issued
Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or local radio or TV stations for up-to-date storm information. Prepare to bring inside any lawn furniture,
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BOOK REVIEW
“..What else can happen?” “Don’t ask…”
Such is posed the conundrum in Stuart Woods’ latest, Bel-Air Dead.
Stuart Woods is right-on! Bel-Air Dead is his 23rd contribution (and 12th Stone Barrington tale) that I’ve reviewed, and he never disappoints.
Reprised from prior Stone Barrington adventures include our own intrepid attorney-investigator (natch!) and many other old friends. However, while all of these individuals are back for a visit, they don’t make for an engorged cast of characters. As regular readers know, bloated dramatis personae are not one of my faves.
A la Stuart Woods, the dialogue is very effective, and thus the novel’s pace is swift (my, how the pages doth fly). The short chapters only add to the book’s alacrity.
In keeping with past actions, Mr. Woods doesn’t disappoint. Once again, we readers are treated at the very end of the novel to a verbatim admonition not to pester this great author with any ideas for any future books.
Of all the fiction writers I’ve ever read, he is the only one to so berate his reading audience. That being said, if you (the reader) have any ideas for the Great American Novel, don’t share them with Mr. Woods.
“Well, we’re in a whole new ball game…” As you relish Bel-Air Dead, discover what contest this is. Just ignore Mr. Woods’ perpetual admonition at the book’s very end.
Bel-Air Dead Stuart Woods. Putnam. 289pp. $25.95.
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The first meeting for the season will be Mon-day evening, Oct. 24 (please note-for this month, the fourth Monday in Oct.) at 7.00 P.M. Our guest speaker will be County Commissioner Chip LaMarca. To our Republican friends of Palmaire, please join us!!! Light refreshments will be served.
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Repair or Replace
How many things can you say last forever? If you think about it, you can probably only name a few items such as jewelry, coins and things that you have but do not use every day.
Most things do have life expediency ranging from a short time to many years.
These days some items become obsolete before they wear out. When you buy something you usually expect to keep it for a period of time before you replace it.
So when is it time to replace something instead of repairing it? In many cases, it comes down to the cost of the repair versus the look and life of a new product. An example of this could be a new toilet that uses less water and is more attractive. Newer kitchen sinks offer deeper basins with easy to use faucets. Your everyday comfort may be a factor in replacing rather than repairing
Lighting is another area that is experiencing a renaissance. Does it make sense to repair an old fluo-rescent light when the new ones are brighter and more efficient?
This may depend on the circumstance. Last week we had a call from a new customer that wanted the lights in his warehouse repaired. He made his decision to repair and not replace based on the fact that he was a tenant and not sure on how long he was going the stay there. In this case, cost was the determining factor.
In another case, we had a customer that was remodeling their kitchen. They chose to replace their lighting with new fixtures. This made their kitchen brighter while costing less to operate and ultimately more pleasant in which to live and work.
Something else to consider is when you have several fluorescent lights in one area that were installed
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Scramble WinnersBarbara Fielden, Susan Haynes, Esther Bolon, Elaine DiGennaro
Chip In- Susan Haynes, Elaine DiGennaroLong Putt- Esther Bolon
Scramble Winners 68 Pat Zuckerman,Elaine Digennaro, Silvia Flores Chip In-- Fran Jacobson
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Scramble winners 67 Esther Bolon, Ellie Orenland, Fran Jacobson, Betty Cullinan Chip In-- Fran Jacobson & Elaine DiGennaroLong Putt- Ellie Orenland
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at the same time. There is a good chance that the other lights will start to need repair shortly after the first light goes out. It may be cost and time efficient to replace them all.
The new fluorescent fixtures use a slimmer T-8 and T-5 bulbs. The T-5 bulbs are the latest design. These bulbs will eventually make the original T-12 bulb harder to find. In fact, the T-12 fixture is now considered obsolete. However, if you choose you can still get parts for them.
We are beginning to see more LED flood light fixtures being installed on buildings. The prices are coming down as more companies are manufactur-ing the fixtures. We are recommending that buildings with lights that are mounted high off the ground or on the roof be replaced with LED fixtures. The reason is because the LED bulb life is 50,000 hours and use far less electric to operate. By changing to LED you would eliminate the material and labor cost of replac-ing the conventional bulbs.
There are many examples where new products are far better than their predecessor. New technologies are constantly offering better products that promise to enhance our lifestyle.
Al is a State Licensed Electrical Contractor and owner of Al Siefert Electric. The articles he writes are about items of interest and questions from his customers. Please call Al if you have questions concerning elec-tric service, installation and repair.
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Season Kick-Off & Schedule
The 2011-2012 season is off to a great start and with the participation of our wonderful members and their friends & family, it is going to be a banner year!! Our next Board Meeting is at 10 a.m. on Octo-ber 10th, 2011 at the Skolnick Center. There will be lite refreshments and special surprise! We kick of the cultural part of our season start-ing with lunch at The Cheesecake Factory, then on to The Broward Center to see Miami City Ballet: A Pro-gram of Four Dances. The Four Ballets include dances by greats such as, George Balanchine, Jerome Robins, Christopher Wheeldon, and Twyla Tharp. Tickets are $105 for members, $115 for non-members. This includes Bus, Lunch and Tickets. Join us for exciting entertainment! The bus starts boarding at 10:30am at the Skolnick Center. Call Marie Katz @
954.975.0690 to make your reservations. Our next event is a Special Brunch and Opening Meeting is at 10 a.m. on November 9th, 2011, in the East Room of Palm-Aire Country Club. The featured event is Channel 2’s “Check Please!” with Award win-ning Chef Michelle Bernstein and Producer Joyce Bel-loise along with guest chefs.
Cost is $35 for members, $45 non-members, Call Georgia Rachelson, 561.483.6429 to book your reservations. Here’s our program calendar for the upcoming season. Please join us for these events and check us out if you are not a member yet. You will judge for yourself the fun we have raising money for the Arts while we spend time enjoying Music, Dance, Food & Friends.
* DEnOTEs CHARTERED BUs TRiPNovember 14 Board Meeting 10 a.m. at Skolnick Ctr. Refreshments
December 12 Board Meeting 10 a.m. at Skolnick Ctr. Refreshments * 15 Palm Beach Opera: Madame Butterfly
17 Patrons’ Cocktail Party * 31 New Year’s Eve: Dinner & Irving Berlin’s, I Love a Piano
January * 8 Coral Springs Pops Concert 9 Board Meeting 10 a.m. Skolnick Ctr. Refreshments
6 Fashion Show Luncheon at Skolnick Center *26 Laffing Matterz Dinner Theatre
February 1 International Sampler Luncheon at PACC 6 Annual Card Party at Skolnick Center 13 Board Meeting 10 a.m. at Skolnick Ctr. Refreshments
*12 Actors’ Playhouse (Coral Gables): Next to Normal *23 Palm Beach Opera: Romeo & Juliet
25 Children’s Piano Competition Recital * 26 Miami City Ballet: Giselle
March *1 Broward Center: Billy Elliot *9 Dance Concert at Spanish River Church
12 Board Meeting 10 a.m. at Skolnick Ctr. Refreshments *22 Palm Beach Opera: Lucia Di Lammermoor 28 Annual Meeting & Spring Luncheon at PACC
April 9 Board Meeting 10a.m. at Skolnick Ctr. Refreshments
Programs Subject to ChangeNOT A MEMBER?? Call Bette Goldstein at 954.974.2734 Palm-Aire Friends of the Arts.
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Fill your car’s gas tank.
Recheck manufactured home tie-downs.
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22 - Halloween Horse Show and Fair - Sands and Spurs Equestrian Park Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm 1600 NE 5TH Ave. Pompano Beach Fl, 33060 (North Side of the Good Year Blimp Base) Co-sponsored by the City of Pompano Beach All proceeds benefit Therapeutic Rid-ing Center & Horses for Heroes Veteran Rehabilitation Program. www.BitByBitTherapy.org Come watch our special kids show off their riding skills! Watch a cos-tumed horsey half time show. Join us at 2:00 PM for a public costume contest. Win a trophy! Public welcome to join us for pony rides, mini horses, hay rides, bounce house, ghoulish games, pumpkin patch, freaky fun and frightening food! Wear your costume! To Sponsor our Special Children please call 954.972.7222 VENDORS/EVENT please call 954.786.4507.
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we are looking forward to a wonderful winter season. As always, we welcome new members to join in the fun and comraderie of our weekly golf tournaments along with
the social activities. All those interested can call Jim Santomassimo, Vice President/Member-ship at 954-971-0510 or President, Phil DiGennaro, at 954-975-7733. The following is our Guy’s and Doll’s Schedule.
Please join us for a fun-filled golf tournament and wonderful buffet dinner catered by Silver Lining.
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November 13th 2011 - Palms 1:00 PM Shotgun dinner - East Room december 11th - 2011 - Palms 1:00 PM Shotgun dinner - East Room January 8th - 2012 - Palms 1:00 PM Shotgun dinner - East Room February 12th 2012 - Palms 1:00 PM Shotgun dinner - East Room March 4th 2012 - Palms 1:00 PM Shotgun dinner - East Room April 15th 2012 Palms 8:30 AM Shotgun Brunch - East Room SPECIAL EVENTS:
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January 28, 2012 - President’s dinner (optional formal dance) Cypress Room.
March 12, 2012 - BBAC Golf Tournament
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“ABSTRACTIONS” (2D AND 3D ARTWORK)September 28, 2011 - October 28, 2011Location: Broward Art Guild, 3280 NE 32nd St, Fort Lauderdale 12-6pm 954-537-3370
Saturday, October 1 RECEPTION (free) 6:30-9pm (during the NOBE ART WALK)
ART OF THE DivE/PORTRAiTs OF THE DEEPOctober 1, 2011 - November 30, 2011Location: IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania BeachMon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-6pmAdmission: Included in regular museum admission: adults $8, children & seniors $5 A special exhibition of aquatic life. Subjects range from game fish to marine mammals, turtles to tropicals, fresh water to salt as well as corals and crustaceans. Featuring original paintings, sculpture and photographs by the world’s leading marine art-ists. Among these are Stanley Meltzoff, Al Barnes, Ian Coleman, Jean-Louis Courteau, Dr. Guy Harvey, Don Ray, George Schelling, miniaturists Wes and Rachelle Siegrist, Mark Susinno, Fred Thomas, Ronnie Willi-ford, and urban muralist, Wyland. Marine sculptors include Charles Allmond, Renee Headings, Randy Puckett, and Kent Ullberg, whose creations provide a stunning entry to the museum as well as the Broward County Convention Center.
RAIN, A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES, BROAD-wAY October 4 - 16, 2011Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale 954-462-0222 All the music and vocals are performed totally live! Rain covers the Fab Four from the earliest be-ginnings through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. Rain is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience...a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commer-cials from the 1960s lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups.
THE viLLAGE OF HORRORs October 13 - 29, 2011Location: War Memorial Auditorium800 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale7pm-midnight (Thurs-Sat) 954-828-5380
Admission: $10 advance, $15 door, $20 unlimited ac-cess to rides, $30 Speed Scare Pass
Dates: October 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29. In-spired by true events, The Village of Horrors is the pre-mier Halloween event in South Florida, offering thrill-seekers a terrifying adventure back in time through 18,000 square feet of interactive, bone-chilling ex-periences. This winding nightmare features Condess Hall and The Culler Family Butcher Shop, two fright-eningly realistic haunted houses; an immersive panic zone experience; and a wild midway of rides, games and special attractions. This attraction is not recom-mended for anyone younger than 13.
VIVA BROWARD! October 15 - 16, 2011Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoSat Noon-midnight, Sun 11am-7pm954-771-7117
DOLLY PARTOn October 18, 2011Location: Hard Rock LiveOne Seminole Way, Hollywood
IN CELEBRATION: HISPANIC HERITAGEOctober 18, 2011Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale 8:15pm Featuring the world premier of a composition by Latin Grammy Award-Winning Composer, Eduardo Magallanes.
5TH AnnUAL TAsTE OF HARBOR BEACHOctober 21, 2011Location: Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort LauderdaleAdmission: $40 in advance; $55 at the door, included comp valet.
A food, wine, and travel auction extravaganza to ben-efit the Children’s Miracle Network. Hosted by The Club at Harbor Beach.
FORT LAUDERDALE inTERnATiOnAL FiLM FEsTivALOctober 21, 2011 - November 11, 2011Location: Cinema Paradiso 954-760-9898 Competitive film festival showcasing indepen-dent cinema from around the world. Premieres, docu-mentaries, free films for kids, free outdoor family
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Lend Me A TenorOct 14, 2011 to Nov 13, 2011 • Coral Springs in Theatre 2Lend me a Tenor is a zany chain-reaction of mistaken identity, double entendres and innuendoes which took Broadway by storm and piled up Tony and Drama Desk awards.TIMES NEW YORK - ”Lend Me a Tenor is howlingly funny!”
A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum Oct. 14, 2011 - Nov. 13, 2011 Miami Beach“Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” Broadway’s Tony-winning greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written – the perfect escape from life’s troubles. This non-stop laugh-fest is an uninhibited romp of puns, gags, lechery, and surprises.
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Guys and dollsOct 28, 2011 to dec 4, 2011 • Coral Springs in Theatre 1Nathan Detroit, the organizer of the oldest permanent floating crap game, bets Sky Masterson that he can’t make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. Featuring “Guys and Dolls”, “Luck Be a Lady Tonight”, and “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat”, this beloved musical is also a great American classic and multiple Tony-Award Winner!
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24TH AnnUAL LAs OLAs ART FAiROctober 22 - 23, 2011 10am-5pmLocation: Las Olas Boulevard Ranked as one of the top 100 art festivals in the nation by a leading art publication, Las Olas continues to be one of the most anticipated art events in the area. People come out yearly to see over 150 artists display their work in what looks like a mini art gallery lined along the street.
FRiGHT niGHT October 22, 2011Location: Riverside Hotel Lawn, Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 7pmAdmission: $35 advance, $50 door South Florida’s biggest adult Halloween party. Enjoy drinks, dancing, dining and more. The River-side Hotel Lawn on Las Olas Blvd in Downtown Fort Lauderdale will be transformed into the most stylish haunted spot in town for Fright Night on Las Olas, an adult celebrity Halloween party. Over 15 of the hottest restaurants in South Florida including America’s Back-
yard-Restaurant & After Party, Big City Tavern, Sea Level and Ocean Bar, Tijuana Flats, Totally Bananas, Rock n’ Roll Ribs, Café Martorano’s, Trucking Good Pizza, and Fritz & Franz Bierhaus will be on site of-fering guests complimentary food samplings. Celebrity Chefs will judge the restaurants based on the tastiness of the samplings, Halloween theme and presentation. One winner will be selected and will be awarded the prestigious honor of Best in Show at Fright Night on Las Olas. Admission includes unlimited food & 2 com-plimentary drinks.
PAULA POUnDsTOnE October 22, 2011Location: Mardi Gras Casino, 831 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach7:30pm 954-924-3200 Admission: $40
Armed with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula’s ability to create humor on the spot has become the stuff of legend. Little wonder peo-ple leave Paula’s shows debating whether the random people she talked to were “plants” - which, of course they never are, and complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter.
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Looking for the trail of the Vilcabamba Incas, Hi-ram Bingham, an American historian, heard for the
first time about this unusual complex. Guided by locals, Bingham arrived at Pichu on July 24, 1911Because of its extraordinary construction, Machu Picchu is one of the most widely recognized man-made structure still standing. This was confirmed in 2007 when a worldwide poll elected it as one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World”. Your journey begins with a one-hour flight from Lima to Cusco. Because Cusco is 11,150 ft. above sea level and most of us living here in South Florida cannot acclimate to the high altitude without feeling the effects; we recommend that you travel directly to the Sacred Val-ley which is half-way between Cusco and Machu Pic-chu. The Sacred Valley of the Incas was undoubtedly a key area of settlement to the Incas. Its agreeable climate and fertile plains make a rare and fruitful combination for the high Andes. It was also the route to the jungle and therefore an area with access to the fruits and plants of the tropical lowlands. The Sacred Valley served as a buf-fer zone, protecting Cusco from incursions of the Antis, the fierce jungle tribes who from time to time raided the highlands. Today the Sacred Valley remains a lush agri-cultural region supplying the city of Cusco with much of its produce such as maize, fruit and vegetables
There are two ways to get to Machu Picchu. One is via train, either the elegant Hiram Bingham Orient Express or the Vista-Dome. The second choice is hik-ing the Inca Trail. The most popular trek, which takes 4 days, begins in Llaqtapata and passes through several ceremonial centers. It’s best to enter the citadel by dawn, as it is said that watching the sunrise from the Intipunku (“Gate of the Sun) is an unforgettable experience. Trav-elers looking for a lighter option can take the three and a half hour trek from the town to Wiñay Wayna, a small but beautiful Inca ruin. Those who, on the contrary, wish to experience a more demanding trek may want to try an 8-day hike through the mountainside of Salkantay. North of Machu Picchu, the impressive Huayna Picchu has its own share of interesting ruins. One of the Inca Trails leaving Machu Picchu leads to the Temple of the Moon, located on the backside of the mountain. The temple ac-tually consists of a group of caves decorated with huge
MACHU PICCHU’s Centennial July 24, 1911 – July 24, 2011
sculpted rocks that form doors and tombs, and was probably used as a burial chamber. It’s also possible to leave the initial path and climb the narrow and steep stairway, sculpted on the mountain’s own rock, which leads to the mountain peak. Once there, amid other Inca constructions, one can enjoy a breathtaking view of Machu Picchu, the Urubamba River and the Salkan-tay Mountain. Among the many attractions for nature lovers, the Orchid Trail at the Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel, located in Machu Picchu Town (Aquas Calentes or Hot Springs), is a definite highlight. Home to 372 native orchid species, this is considered the largest private collection of wild orchids in their natural habitat. The cloud forest constitutes the perfect ecosystem for these unique flowers, especially from December to March. Orchids can also be seen throughout the Inca Trail. Ideally, it is best to spend two nights in Aquas Calentes, the village at the foot of Machu Picchu. It is best to rise before sunrise on the day you wish to explore the Citadel, take the first bus to the top and entrance. You can then experience the awesome sunrise as experienced by the ancient Inkas. At the entrance to the Citadel sits the only hotel on top of the mountain, the American Orient Express Sanctuary Lodge. Even if you don’t stay here overnight, treat yourself to their “American” buffet lunch; although very expensive, you can eat everything on the buffet, something that you cannot do in most of Peru. After experiencing Machu Picchu, you can take the train back to Cusco where you should stay for a minimum of two nights. Your body will now be accli-mated to the high altitude. There are many short sight-seeing tours that you can take directly from your hotel. Also, take time to enjoy the Peruvian Cuisine. Try the Alpaca, one of the most delicious meats you will ever taste! Transfer to the Cusco Airport and fly back to Lima, “The City of Kings”. You could easily spend several days exploring this city and surrounding areas! Lima is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, internationally known for it’s culture and delicious cuisine. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Ken or Pat VanderKodde at 954 974 1964. We have visited Peru many times and look forward to shar-ing our experiences with you.
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Hailed by the Sun Sentinel as one of the Top 10 of 100 things to do in Ft Lauderdale!!
starry Starry Nights, Entre Nous’ popular gala event, to support the Fort Lauderdale Inter-national Film Festival will be held Saturday,
October 22, 2011 at the Signature Grand in Davie, FL. The $75 member price/ $85 non-member, includes the entire gala evening, starting at 7:00pm. Gregory von Hausch, FLIFF CEO, will present awards at Bailey Hall, with this year’s opening night film, THE ARTIST. We expect stars, including Penelo-pe Ann Miller, Dennis Haysbert, and Dennis Farina to attend as well as movie makers and those who support the arts. Following the film’s showing, the party takes place at Signature Grand from 9:00pm-12:00am. You can view the stars on the RED CARPET and mingle at the party. Dance to the vibrant music of “Bulldog Rock and Soul Band”, eat from a sumptuous buffet that Signature Grand offers and participate in a silent auction with all proceeds going to the non-profit Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. This year’s offerings includes trips, hotel stays and fine jewelry for our raffle and silent auction. Have fun and at the same time, support FLIFF!
GO TO FLiFF.COM TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!
-1-3 Photo Credit Irwin Levenstein Entre Nous members at Gala 2010
Ray Brasted, Promenade news; Helen Smith, Entre Nous; Art Smith, FLIFF volunteer at Gala 2010
Larry Caplan, Board Member, Fliff; SueEllen Ca-plan, Entre Nous member; “Star” and movie maker, Edward Burns; Diane Sobo, former Entre Nous member
4) Photo Credit: Ray Brasted Susan Lazarus, Vice Chairperson,Teri Pattullo, Chairperson, Helen Smith, Entre Nous member
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