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For those of you who don't know... There is a FREE Jazz Festival held on the FIRST Sunday of EVERY month on the Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. Depending on the weather there can be between a few hundred and a few thousand people in attendance.

We set aside a special meeting place where fellow DateHookup members can meet, spend some casual, low pressure time getting to know one another. This is a GREAT way to spend a Sunday brunch relaxing and meeting other singles in a intimate, calm and friendly environment!

This event is a pot-luck and this months theme
is "Breast Cancer Awareness" so please bring something to share!

People bring everything under the sun but if you need ideas, just ask!

Here are the directions and details:
Address for mapquest:
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
Directions from I-95:

1. 
   
2. I-95 to Broward Blvd., Go East.
   
3. Turn Right (south) on to SW 5th Ave.
   
4. Go to the first and only stoplight at the intersection of SW 5th and Himmarshee St.
   
5. At the stoplight where SW 5th Ave intersects Himmarshee St.. (Himmarshee St. is also called 2nd St.) you should see the IMAX (Museum of Science and Discovery) on your left and the parking garage on your right. The drive up to the Performing Arts Center is straight ahead. Note: While stopped, look out your window at about the 10:00 position you will see an open grassy area, a sidewalk just to the left of the drive for the Performing Arts Center and to the left of that sidewalk a HUGE tree. We are under that tree. Look for a red balloon.
   
6. Take a left on Himmarshee St. and start looking for parking.
   

Parking in the garage is $10 while prices vary among the lots along 2nd street - expect ranges between $5 and $10. There are meters along 2nd street but you'll need to get there around 9:30a to get one. The later you arrive, the further away you have to park or the more expensive parking will be.

NOTE:Some people have had trouble finding our ONE red balloonso I will attempt to give clearer directions so that all may find "the tree".

Marker:If you were standing in front of the main stage looking towards the street you'll see two things that look like BIG satelite TV dishes pointed at each other, we are under the tree behind the dish on your left. WE ARE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY.

Video reference: If you need a visual marker (or proof that we actually do this) you can click here!
If you plan on attending, bring something to sit on (chair or blanket). You will also want to bring some bottled water and if you want, some mimosa material, bloody marys, wine or what ever else you enjoy. Some people turn this into an event while others bring nothing. If you want to pack a picnic basket, feel free to do so or stroll around with other singles and grab a bite from one of the street vendors or eat in one of the numerous restaurants. Your choice!

I will be there from 9:30 until at least 2:00p (unless it rains). The band plays from 11:00a until 2:00p and most singles start arriving around 10:15 with stragglers showing up as late as noon. Dress is VERY casual.

RAIN CHECK: If the weather looks iffy you may call the Broward County Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 828-5363 to obtain information about the event including cancellations. Press options 3 for info on the Jazz Brunch and then option 4 for status re: weather. I will post a weather notice around 7:30a but in April the waited until 8:30a to cancel the event and I am already enroute by then.

In case of rainwe will meet for Bloody Mary'sat the outdoor resturant at the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas (just a few blocks from where we would meet at the jazz festival). The Riverside is located at 620 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 and their phone is: (954) 467-0671 For directions click HERE


DON’T FORGET SUNBLOCK!!!
If you need more info, either send me an email or drop me a note here!



[Edited 9/28/2010 6:56:10 AM ]

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knightonafrog   Fort Lauderdale, FL   age: 53	sunnyd231   Lake Worth, FL   age: 59	gabbie_florida   Fort Lauderdale, FL   age: 47	beckyinparadise   Pompano Beach, FL   age: 57	penny2756   Deerfield Beach, FL   age: 54
a1catch   Pompano Beach, FL   age: 51	virgobsi   Hollywood, FL   age: 42	islopez731   Hialeah, FL   age: 37	sanborondon   Fort Lauderdale, FL   age: 53	jerome10   Fort Lauderdale, FL   age: 51
cutekitten14   Miami, FL   age: 41	luckystrike4u   Pompano Beach, FL   age: 57	sammy2222   Boynton Beach, FL   age: 49	lori_ready4u   Fort Lauderdale, FL   age: 62	alexei3000   Hollywood, FL   age: 51
vtxdiver   Hollywood, FL   age: 44	sonny330654   Pompano Beach, FL   age: 59

9/24/2010 7:03:34 PM	Singles Meet & Greet - Jazz Fest - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
knightonafrog Fort Lauderdale, FL age: 53	10/3/2010 11:00 AM Las Olas Riverwalk 201 SW 5th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (see on a map) Share Event: The Tenth Jazz Festival of 2010 is nearly here! We're talking Sunday, October 3rd, 2010!
9/24/2010 10:27:15 PM	Singles Meet & Greet - Jazz Fest - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
sunnyd231 Lake Worth, FL age: 59	Bringing a guest and quite a few others will also be attending
9/26/2010 12:36:54 PM	Singles Meet & Greet - Jazz Fest - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
knightonafrog Fort Lauderdale, FL age: 53	Yeah, last month Dina very kindly handed out over 100 name tags! Great crowd!
9/27/2010 10:12:10 AM	Singles Meet & Greet - Jazz Fest - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
duanebyrne45 Pompano Beach, FL age: 44	Sorry don't do Jazz,,,,,, Go to this website and listen to this band.. Thats music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWVL8KanY58&p=DE50B3E8C7D0D72E&index=1&playnext=1 cut copy and paste this into the address bar....
9/27/2010 1:13:29 PM	Singles Meet & Greet - Jazz Fest - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
zardoz69 Fort Lauderdale, FL age: 57	Quote from duanebyrne45: Sorry don't do Jazz,,,,,, Go to this website and listen to this band.. Thats music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWVL8KanY58&p=DE50B3E8C7D0D72E&index=1&playnext=1 cut copy and paste this into the address bar.... Howdy DG45:While I Mostly Agree With Your Statement In Theory,It Is (In My Case) A Bit More Complex Than That... While I Am A Fan Of:"Evanescence" I've Always Like The Artist That Originated That Sound Even More "Holly Mcnarland" Several Years Before (1997,To Be Exact) & While There Is Jazz I Do Like I Doubt We Are Talking About The Sane Thing When We Use The Term Jazz... I Like Advant Gaurde Jazz Like Miles Davis,John Coltrane,Sun Ra,Albert Iyler,Charles Llypd Etc... But Your Point Is Well Taken... Peace To All... ZarDoZ69...
9/27/2010 2:19:49 PM	Singles Meet & Greet - Jazz Fest - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
jhannah Hollywood, FL age: 60	Sorry I can't make this one. Going out of town. Last month was a first for me and it was great meeting so many new friends. Catch you in Nov. hopefully
9/27/2010 3:55:45 PM	Singles Meet & Greet - Jazz Fest - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
knightonafrog Fort Lauderdale, FL age: 53	Any women coming down from Delray or Boynton? We have another woman who wants to carpool... let me know and I'll put the two of you in touch! Thanks! Pete P.S. As of now, between here, meetup and facebook we have 50 people coming! [Edited 9/28/2010 8:05:36 AM ]

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