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FAU’s surfing exhibit closes with a splash

Official sites: FAU galleries | Exhibit blog | Facebook page Previous post: Surfing rides new wave of interest thanks to FAU exhibit You have one last chance to check out the eye-catching exhibit of surf culture at Florida Atlantic University … Continue reading

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Hukilau rewind: A whirlwind weekend of tropical delights

* More photos and recaps: Facebook page | Facebook group * Press coverage: Special audio feature and story from NPR | Broward New Times photos * More coverage from The Atomic Grog * Coming soon: Official photos from Go11 Media … Continue reading

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Surfing rides new wave of interest thanks to FAU exhibit

Surfing Florida: A Photographic History – Traveling exhibition and book project at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt Center Gallery runs from March 17 through May 12. Opening reception Friday, March 16. * Official FAU galleries site | Exhibit Facebook page | … Continue reading

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Miami gets even more surreal with a dose of Dalí

Related: New Dalí Museum stretches the limits of the imagination Official site: DaliMiami.com | Facebook page As if Miami isn’t surreal enough, here comes a first-of-its-kind exhibit featuring the largest privately owned collections of the work by the father of … Continue reading

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Art shows bring to life the golden age of hip

Updated March 31, 2012 Two art shows on the opposite ends of South Florida offer not only the sights but also a glimpse into the sounds and tastes of a bygone era when style and cool ruled our culture. These … Continue reading

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Festival features Florida’s funky art and culture

Floridiana – A term referring to artifacts relating to Florida history, geography, folklore, and cultural heritage. Florida is a curious state. To outsiders, it may seem kitschy, exotic and just plain weird. To some of us residents, it’s an odd … Continue reading

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The highball goes highbrow at Norton Museum exhibit

It’s a good sign that the blossoming interest in mixology and cocktail culture is reaching mass appeal when exhibits pop up at acclaimed art galleries. One such gallery, the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach, is taking a highbrow approach … Continue reading

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Art Basel bring explosion of art and events to Miami

Art Basel official site | Facebook page | Twitter | Design Miami For art fans, the annual Art Basel Miami Beach can be ridiculously overwhelming. Running from Thursday, Dec. 1, through Sunday, Dec. 4, the 10th edition of the “most … Continue reading

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Artists shine amid copious crowds at Walt Disney World’s 40th birthday party

Photos: Jump to the gallery Previous coverage: Disney World celebrates 40 years of mid-century magic Related: A taste of paradise comes to Food and Wine Festival | More on Disney World Masses of mouse-minded fans flocked to the Magic Kingdom … Continue reading

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Disney World celebrates 40 years of mid-century magic

Related: A taste of paradise comes to Epcot Food and Wine Festival Previous: Disney World’s updated Enchanted Tiki Room has retro feel Disney World is still cool at 40 thanks to retro artists Shag, Kevin & Jody Walt Disney World … Continue reading

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