Talk about your tropical depressions.
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It’s so hot and humid here in South Florida in August, who would want to leave the comfort of air conditioning…under any condition? Extending the teeniest tiniest effort – say, crossing your legs or shooing a bug – ends up with you drenched in sweat and taking yet another shower. And this time of year the threat of a hurricane practically lays siege to the region with most event planners hunkering down until October.
So it’s a little tricky feeling anywhere near fabulous…in SoFlo…in August. But it can be done, and here’s how:
EVENT: “Broward Bares It III”
WHAT: The third time just may be the charm for this annual benefit for Broward House, an HIV/AIDS community service organization. This year the flesh-baring uber-sexy fundraiser promises to scratch the Broadway style numbers in favor of more stripping and showing off their magic mikes.
WHERE: Paradise Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5715 Seminole Way in Hollywood.
WHEN: 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) on Friday, August 17
HOW MUCH: Tickets start at $35 for general admission; $75 for V.I.P. and $1,200 for Uber V.I.P. Party Sections.
EXTRA INFO: Comedienne Lois Bromfield will perform her signature “Sorority Girls From Hell”
CONTACT: BrowardBaresIt.com
EVENT: “Phashionshow”
WHAT: “This is the fifth year,” said organizer Maurice Tucker. “This is a platform so young designers can show their fashion. This is for up-and-coming designers who maybe do not have enough cash to show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.”
WHERE: The Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation hotel, 1230 S. Pine Island Road in Plantation.
WHEN: 8 p.m.on Friday, August 17
HOW MUCH: $20
EXTRA INFO: Those rocking the runway include Riddim Driven Clothing by Patricia Chin (reggae music impressaria); Haitian-born designer Richard Petit for the Papillon collection and jewelry designer Erika Chorlins for the My Little Pink Bow store in Miami. There will also be a “Shop Florida” pop-up shop with local boutiques.
CONTACT: 954-639-6922 or PhashionShows.com
EVENT: “Michael Kors Fashion Show”
WHAT: Preview the fall 2012 collection from Michael Kors at Macy’s in Westfield Broward Mall.
WHERE: Michael Kors Shop in Macy’s Broward, 8000 W. Broward Blvd. in Plantation.
WHEN: 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 19
HOW MUCH: Free (RSVP by calling shop manager Wilber Cerda at 646-255-9601 or emailing [email protected])
EXTRA INFO: There will be Estee Lauder makeovers as well as gift bag raffles.
CONTACT: 646-255-9601 or [email protected]
EVENT: The South Florida Firefighters 2013 Calendar Unveiling
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WHAT: Hometown heroic hunka-hunka-burning-loves will greet fans, pose for photos and sign calendars at the unveiling of the 20th anniversary edition.
WHERE: Center Fountain at Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5715 Seminole Way in Hollywood.
WHEN: Presale starts at 6 p.m.; calendar unveiling at 8:30 p.m., Aug. 30.
HOW MUCH: $20 per calendar
EXTRA INFO: The 20th anniversary means everything is bigger. The format is larger and there are more hotties to ogle (37 in all). There’s even a retrospective of dazzling dudes from previous editions.
CONTACT: 954-58505112 or FireFightersCalendar.com
EVENT: “Re-Framing the Feminine”
WHAT: Art exhibit featuring the work of 44 women in film photography and digital media, including stars such as Francesca Woodman, Cindy Sherman and Diane Arbus.
WHERE: Girls Club Collection, 117 N.E. 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: The show is up through September 30th. In August the show can be seen by appointment only. In September regular hours resume; Wednesdays through Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m.
HOW MUCH: Free
EXTRA INFO: The Girls’ Club private foundation and alternative space was founded in 2006 byFrancie Bishop Good and David Horvitz – in part – to nurture the careers of women artists, especially locals.
CONTACT: 954-828-9151 or GirlsClubCollection.org