Subprime-Subtropics is Phillip Estlund’s first solo exhibition in Broward County. The Lake Worth-based contemporary visual artist will exhibit sculptures and two-dimensional collages that inhabit the psychological and physical terrain left behind by man-made and natural disasters. Estlund’s work deals with concepts that while at times are more urgent to the region are also global concerns. He is an observer of nature – both human and environmental – and an explorer of psychological space, physical terrain and raw, found materials. By taking the raw detritus that is left behind from natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornadoes or manmade waste from old construction, he collects and reconfigures these materials as formal sculpture that reflects the “lower” architectural vernacular of South Florida. Estlund also works obsessively in two-dimensional collage which further examine this form of mankind’s hubris and naivety in his domination of his environment. Nowhere is this more evident than in the vulnerable hurricane and drought region of South Florida. Recently featured in Collage: Assembling Contemporary Art, a historic anthology of collage from Picasso and Duchamp to John Stezaker and Wangechi Mutu, Estlund’s collages are again entirely recycled images from old books on landscapes, field guides, modernist architecture, hunting and fishing, and “Do it Yourself” home improvement. Images of fine upscale interiors, people in leisure and recreational activities are laid over and collaged onto found pieces of wood and rusted metal that have some kind of existing markings, which ultimately relate to architectural forms or indicate a kind of landscape. Estlund’s longstanding influences are artists and architects such as Buckminster Fuller’s notion of utopia and human possibility, Gordon Matta-Clark’s selection and aestheticized architectural elements, and the chaos and irrationality of Dada. Following these art historical traditions, Estlund presents theories of destruction as a creative force and assemblage as deconstruction that possesses aesthetic value. Visit website for exhibit hours.

Moira Holohan’s work is grounded in experimental processes where she manipulates various media including assemblage, video animation, and collage. Layered images and sound come out of her interest to make open narratives that absorb and exploit the juxtaposition of the rational and the absurd. To form and realize these pieces, she uses content derived from current events, the historical, literature, and everyday life. Holohan purposefully employs simple materials and methods to investigate these conversations while stressing evidence of mark making, handwork, performance, and time. In this exhibition Holohan will be presenting works inspired by the four classic elements of nature: earth, air, water, and fire. Moira Holohan was born and raised in New York, NY. She holds a B.A., with a concentration in Painting, from Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York and an MFA from Hunter College, New York, NY, where she was the recipient of the Tom Wood Award. She has exhibited her work in New York, Miami, Santa Fe, and Los Angeles and currently resides in Miami, Fl. Click here for more information.

15th Street Fisheries: Monday - Friday 4-7pm, 2-4-1 Domestic Drafts and House Wines, $3 Featured Shots, $5 Doubles  Big Easy Bar and Grille: Taco Tuesdays (Ladies Drink 5-8pm)/ Wing Wednesday ($3 Mango Martinis) 5-7pm/ Margarita Thursdays ($3 Margaritas) 5-7pm Bimini Boatyard: 50% Domestic Beers, House Wine and Well Drinks from 4-8pm Everyday! Briny Irish Pub: Happy Hour Drink Specials 4-7pm Cafe Bluefish: Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-7pm Crowne Plaza Hollywood: Monday-Friday 5-7pm Dive Bar: Happy Hour every day from 11A to 7P – with two for one on Wine, Well and Domestic beers Grille 66 and Bar: 2 For 1 Drinks, Bar Menu 1/2 Off Everyday 5-7pm Jimbo's Sand Bar: Monday-Friday 12pm - 7pm Joe's Tiki Bar: Monday-Friday 11am-7pm Lauderdale Grille: Happy Hour everyday 4-7pm.  1/2 Price Drinks Mamacita's - M-F 3pm - 6pm 25% off all drinks, $2 Domestics, and $3 Imports Mangos Restaurant and Lounge: Monday-Friday 4-7pm, Half-price appetizers and $2 off drinks McSorleys: 11am-7pm, $3 bottled beer, $3.50 well drinks, $2.50 Miller Lite and Coors Light, $4-5 other drinks Mickey Byrne's Irish Pub: 11am - 7pm daily Mystic Water Kava Bar: Monday-Friday 4-7pm, 2-4-1 Kavas    

Roland Mecklembourg Art Exhibition. Opens to public on 5/15. Reception 5/19, 7:00 to 10:00p ArtsPark at Young Circle Gallery One Young Circle, Hollywood, FL-33024

One of  South Florida's oldest and largest fishing tournaments. Wed Kick-off party, Fri & Sat fishing tournaments, Sat night awards ceremony.

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  Florida AIDS Walk - GLBX All-Stars Team Date: May 20, 2012 Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Add to your calendar Location: Show map Fort Lauderdale Beach - South Beach Park 1100 Seabreeze Blvd.  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 USA Contact: Greg Hardy Phone: 954-839-6455 Email: ghardy@solutionsinsuranceservices.com

  The Riverwalk Trust presents a lineup of free community wellness programs in Riverwalk Park as a way to create a more vibrant community along the New River. Cardio Mix with Josh Hecht 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays (954) 732-0517 Esplanade Park Times and dates subject to change depending on weather restrictions. For more information, call (954) 468-1541

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  Date: May 22, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Ramada Inn 1925 Harrison Street, Hollywood Rooftop Pool Deck Contact: Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 954.923.4000 EMail: debbie@hollywoodchamber.org Date/Time Details: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fees/Admission: $7 Members Online Registration $10 Members At the Door $12 Future Members  

Admission: Advance $60 each or 4 for $200; Door $70 Over 25 of the finest chefs in South Florida. Wide variety of fine wines. Auction items to include weekend resort packages, restaurant certificates, gift items, pieces of art and much more. A portion of the proceeds to benefit The Dynamos of Pompano Beach.

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  Business & Career Expo 2012 Has Been Supersized!   More Space...More Exhibitors...More Seminars  Wednesday, May 23rd Career Expo - 10am - 2pm    Business Expo - 3pm -8pm Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center 1950 EISENHOWER BOULEVARD    FORT LAUDERDALE EXHIBITOR TABLES Go BIG or go small - opportunities for all at the Biz To Biz Business Expo! Our new floor plan offers flexibility and affordability with maximum exposure regardless of business size, product type or budget with three exhibitor options.  All tables will be skirted with two chairs.   Pre-show marketing with a listing of company's logo on the EXPO Website 8ft. Sponsor Tables -  $250.00 12ft Sponsor Tables - $325.00/ Prime Location 10 x 10 Space - $450.00/ Prime Location GOLD Sponsorship - $750.00 includes a 8ft table -premium location, company logo on all advertisement as a sponsor of the South Florida Business Expo Seminars & Workshops are Available - $525.00 Purchase the Seminars Package - allows you 45 minutes to present your seminar or workshop in a private meeting room.  8ft Sponsor Table is included Reserve A Exhibitor Table for The Career Expo - 10am - 2pm CLICK HERE  

  Date: May 23, 2012 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: The Big Easy Bar & Grille 1925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood Contact: Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 954.923.4000 EMail: debbie@hollywoodchamber.org Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:30 a.m. registration 12:00 Luncheon Fees/Admission: $20 per person  

Imagine this... a night filled with your favorite old-school hip-hop jams and freestyle hits. An occasional impromptu break-dancing competition taking over the dance floor. All the hottest video vixens pouring Colt 45 in your mouth. Well, there probably won’t be any video vixens, but maybe you can convince a pretty lady to help you out. Even so, malt liquor?! What bar serves that up anymore? Let the Green Room make all your hip-hop dreams come true at its new party, “Brown Bag Wednesdays.” “Brown Bag Wednesdays” takes place every week at the Green Room (109 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale) beginning at 10 p.m. and goes until the last gin and juice is finished. As always, you must be 21 to attend, and there is no cover. RSVP to ashlie@myamericasbackyard.com for a free Colt 45. Forget the velvet ropes and guest lists. Don’t worry about wearing sneakers and jeans. Drink specials galore, and no overpriced bottle service. Green Room 

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  Subprime-Subtropics is Phillip Estlund’s first solo exhibition in Broward County. The Lake Worth-based contemporary visual artist will exhibit sculptures and two-dimensional collages that inhabit the psychological and physical terrain left behind by man-made and natural disasters. Estlund’s work deals with concepts that while at times are more urgent to the region are also global concerns.  By taking the raw detritus that is left behind from natural disaster, such as hurricanes and tornadoes, or manmade waste from old construction, he collects and reconfigures these materials as formal sculpture that reflects the "lower" architectural vernacular of South Florida.   Mar. 24 - May. 27, 2012  10 am - 5 pm, Tuesday - Friday  noon - 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday  Closed Monday  Contact Information artandculturecenter.org 954.921.3274 Fees/Admission Gallery admission is $7 for adults; $4 for students, seniors, and children ages 4 to 17; and free to Center members as well as children 3 and under. Opening reception, $10 for non-members. Free admission is offered on the third Sunday of September and October. Tours of exhibitions and group discounts are available.  Center Members receive free gallery admission  Click Here for More Info!

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