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Art Expressions Gallery (1212 NE 4th Ave) presents Alfred Phillips "Never Gone" from November 4th - November 27^th. Alfred Phillips has been nurturing his talent for as long as he can remember, but his formal introduction to art began with a full scholarship to the Art Center School in his native Louisville. Phillips moved to Florida in October of 2003 fulfilling his life-long dream of having his own painting studio. Alfred prefers painting with acrylics as oils are too slow for his liking. His work begins by quickly sketching ideas on paper relying on imagination, personal observation and memory. He may paint directly on the canvas without sketching or he may painstakingly draw the image in exact detail. Alfred Phillips has received more art prizes and accolades than most artist accrue over a lifetime. The artist won eleven awards in one year alone, including four Best In Show awards. In the Broward Art Guild’s 55 years of existence, no artist had won first and second place prizes in the same show until he took honors in landscape and still life categories in 2004.  The art community in South Florida is happy to know that Alfred Phillips is still around and Never Gone. Art Expressions Gallery proudly invites you to join them on Saturday, November 4th to meet Alfred Phillips as he presents his latest works. A wine and cheese reception will be held that evening from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.  Gallery Hours: Mon. - Sat. 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. Admission is free. For more info: 954-527-7700.

On Wednesday, October 11th, which was officially "National Coming Out Day," News-Talk 850 WFTL, Fort Lauderdale, FL "outed" Florida conservative Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on the air.  Guest on the morning show with Kelley Mitchell & Russ Morley was 3rd party candidate Max Linn.  Linn told the WFTL audience that he's known Crist for 25 years and even worked to help get him elected to other offices.  Linn said it was common knowledge in Tallahassee (the state capitol) that Crist was gay, but it's never discussed.  No response yet from the Crist camp.

Rabbi Harold F. Caminker, D.D., the spiritual leader of Congregation Etz Chaim, will teach a six week course on "My Judaism" starting on Wednesday, November 1 and continuing on Wednesday nights (except Nov. 22) through December 13.  The textbook will be Herman Wouk's classic study "This Is My God," "My Judaism" will deal with such topics as "My Jewish Story," God, Torah, Israel, the Good Life and the Afterlife. "My Judaism" classes will be held at Cong. Etz Chaim, 1881 N.E. 26 Street, in Wilton Manors.  The cost of the course is $50 for members of the Synagogue and $100 for non-members, and includes the cost of Wouk's book.  For more information about "My Judaism," contact Rabbi Caminker at (954) 850-8833.  For registration phone the Synagogue at (954) 564-9232.

After an extensive multi-million dollar ‘Extreme Makeover’, Gallery One Fort Lauderdale – the official Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Hotel - is offering a “Film Festival Fun” package that will give film goers the ‘Star Treatment’.  The landmark Intracoastal waterfront hotel formerly known as the Doubletree Guest Suites Galleria, will introduce the Lunch & Roundtrip Water Taxi package November 4^th – November 12^th as FLIFF presents movies at the Sunrise Cinemas Las Olas 15 at Riverfront. “The package will provide guests with a wonderful lunch here at the hotel in our new restaurant Vue on the Water.  After that they’ll board the water taxi and head down to Sunrise Cinema’s at the Las Olas Riverfront to enjoy a festival movie and then they’ll water taxi back here to the hotel.” said Chris Tompkins, Director of Marketing for Gallery One.  The package price, including complimentary self parking, is $25.00 inclusive. “We are thrilled to be the official Film Festival Hotel.  Having the film makers, stars and production people stay with us gives a unique energy and excitement for our guests.  Seeing a movie and then seeing the actors and actresses in our lobby or dining areas gives the feeling of being at an international film festival like Cannes and the Berlin Film Fest,” General Manager Bill Derbins, a 28 year veteran Hilton employee, said. Guests are enjoying the property’s totally renovated 231 one and two bedroom suites, a new coffee/espresso bar and wine bar, a new interior and exterior cocktail lounge, and more than 8,000 feet of interior flexible function space and break-out meeting rooms that feature wall-mounted Plasma TV’s, wireless Internet, and floor to ceiling new décor and furnishings.  “Our new restaurant and its offerings were designed to appeal to both our guests and locals providing outdoor waterfront dining with unparallel views of the Intracoastal.  Guests can enjoy a ‘boat parade’ everyday while enjoying a delicious meal and their favorite libations,” said Derbins. “Throughout the Film Festival, there will be numerous events taking place at Gallery One, including film maker’s workshops, special parties and other programs designed to enhance the total Film Fest experienced,” said Hal Axler, Operations Manager of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.  For up-to-the-minute calendar of events, visit www.fliff.com.

Carlos Fernandez, 36-year-old Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Fort Lauderdale’s Hi-Life Café, is one of 15 chosen from more than 14,000 chefs from across America to compete on the second season of Bravo’s TOP CHEF, premiering on Bravo at 11:00 pm on Wednesday, October 18. Born in Cuba and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey, Carlos is a perfectionist in the kitchen.  He is a self-taught master influenced by his Cuban heritage, experiences in several New York City restaurants, and his guardian angel and mistress of the kitchen, Julia Child.  Carlos came to Fort Lauderdale in 1995 with his business and life-partner, Chuck Smith.  Carlos brought his eclectic cuisine (and those exceptional sauces).  Chuck brought his mother’s orange coconut chess pie recipe and his flair for wine and restaurant management.   The two created an intimate dining experience with an exquisite but down-to-earth cuisine.  The Hi-Life Cafe has been placed on Zagat’s “Top 40 Florida Restaurants” list for 5 years and “America’s Best Meals” list for 6 years, and received the Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence 6 years in a row, as well as numerous other awards.  The little restaurant and wine bar Carlos and Chuck wanted to open is not only one of Fort Lauderdale’s favorites – it is recognized as one of South Florida’s premier restaurants. As the first episode of TOP CHEF Season 2 approaches, Carlos’s ear-to-ear smile, high energy and creativity are making the Hi-Life’s kitchen explode with new dishes that equal and even surpass the well-established and respected Hi-Life offerings.  He is already at the top of South Florida’s list of chefs, but is he America’s next top chef?

Noche Latina Fridays at Elements presents “A Nightmare on Elements Street” on Friday October 27, with their annual $1000 Costume Contest at 1:30am sharp. The event is sponsored by Voodoo Lounge, To the Moon Marketplace, and Marks List. The night will star house diva’s Champagne Bordeaux and Alyssa Kartiar, DJ George Valdez and HOT Latin Go-Go Papi’s. As always they feature FREE DRINKS from 9-11pm and FREE parking.

Boardwalk features a free DVD of “Betwinked……a Bewitching Story” for the first 50 people after 9pm on Friday and Saturday the 27^th and 28^th. They also feature a live show with Robert Long from the movie. Then on Tuesday October 31^st they feature 2 live shows of Titan Exclusive Damien Crosse.

Ultra/Pandora Events presents 2 Halloween contests. On Friday October 27^th they present “Wicked” at Cherry Pie at O’Zone with a $500 in cash and prizes costume contest. They invite you to come out and show them your wicked ways. On Saturday at Elements they present “Nightmare on Elements Street” also with a $500 on cash and prizes costume contest. 

GLCC – Presents the Boo Bash which will be a 4 day event. On Saturday Oct 28^th they present the “Clean and Sober Halloween Dance” from 8pm till midnight at the GLCC. Admission is $10 and includes refreshments. On Sunday October 29^th they present the “Monster Mash Pool Party” at the Shubert Resort from 1-5pm. Admission is $10 and includes free beer. On Monday October 30^th they present “Fright Night” at Boardwalk bar with donations at the door. The main event takes place on Tuesday October 31 as they present “Halloween Carnival of Terror” in the GLCC parking lot. This event will start with a kid’s party from 4-6pm, and then continue with the adult party from 7pm till 12:30 am with Rocky Horror inside from 11pm till 12:30am ($5 cover). Vendor and food booths are on sale for only $50 and that includes the table. For more information call 954-463-9005 

STEEL- Have you always wanted to perform or dress up for just one night a year…. Dance or twirl as your favorite girl….. or boy dead legend…..After all it is Halloween! Amateur contestants especially are encouraged to participate this year at The Dead Legends Masquerade Ball a fund raising event for Care Resource at Steel Nightclub on Monday, October 30^th starting at 8:00 pm. The ball is reminiscent of the Berwick Ball held in Columbus Ohio, the longest ongoing Halloween event in our country started in 1964.Prizes will be awarded in 3 categories (1) Best in theme costume (Dead Legend) male or female (2) Couturier, The most convincing female illusion (Evening Gown), this category will be broken down to amateur & professional competitors. (3) The anything goes talent competition, best performance musical or non musical up to 5 minutes. Bring your own music (4) Grand prize, the most outrageous, spectacular, in theme presentation or performance of the night. There will be 1000.00 in prize money awarded. The Dead legends Ball will be hosted by Misty Eyez, Action & Heidi Ho. Judges & performers include Erika Norell, Champagne Bordeaux, Misty Eyez, Noel Leon, Sharde Ross & others. This should definitely prove to be one of the social events of the season. Costume or formal wear requested. 

Jackhammer will be celebrating Halloween on Tuesday October 31^st with a themed party called “Goes to Hell” and featuring a $1000 in cash and prizes contest hosted by Moldavia Ishtar.

China White features the “Drag Ball” on Tuesday October 31^st with free admission. Doors open at 10pm with the contest at 1am and a Burlesque show at 2am. They will also feature a Free Drink for all that come in drag!!

Coliseum presents on Tuesday October 31^st, “The Out of this World Halloween Bash……..Captured” with a $2000 in cash and prizes costume contest hosted by Electra, ad spinning will be the hot sounds of DJ Miik. Admission is $10 for members and $12 for non-members.