Get Out of Your Room…
Enter Stage RightIf you’re a fan of on-stage acting or you’ve neglected to pay the FAU theatre a visit, the Festival Repertory Theatre plays might compel you. On Saturdays, July 12 and 19, Thurber’s Carnival is a must-see matinee set for 2 p.m. followed by a showing of Evita at 8 p.m. Remember to “break a leg” (meant for the play, not the audience)! Tickets for FAU students, staff and alumni are $15 for each show, but children 12 and under get a sweet deal for $10. For more ticket or schedule info, go to FAU’s event Web site or call (800) 564-9539.
Get Off Campus…
Dirty Dancing, Anyone?Sans Patrick Swayze but just as sinful, Latin Night with DJ/singer Angel Curras, on Thursday nights at the Pavillion Grille in Boca Raton, threatens to set fire to the dance floor. With admission listed for the undisputable price of “free”, who can resist? You just might find passion amidst sensuous and caliente beats. For info, call (561) 912-0000.
Music Makes the World Go RoundEver wonder what world peace would be like? For an entire week, day and night, your wish is granted thanks to the power of music. Miami Beach Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts welcomes voices from over 140 countries. Singers are set to harmonize in the 2008 Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) Choruses Festival from July 12 till July 19. The only downside is that it won’t last longer. Tickets are available for $28.75 at the Arsht Center Web site. For box office info, call (305) 949-6722.
Whoever Loses Pays for the TabGet together on Tuesdays for drinks and a pool game with a couple buddies. Let out your competitive side and challenge them to a pool tournament during College Night at the All Stars Sports Bar and Grill in Deerfield. Losers can buy beer pitchers, although having to pay $2 per pitcher leaves no clear winner. For info, call (954) 968-7777.
Konnichiwa DJ-san!Pick up the chopsticks and treat yourself to a taste of Japan on Saturdays at the Soba Lounge in Mizner Park. Enjoy some delicious sushi (and maybe a little sake on the side) while listening to DJ Mike Miro spin some hot tracks. To find a seasoned atmosphere, the recommended time for your entrance is 10 p.m. For more info, visit the Soba Lounge Web site.
How to Get Your Groove BackTuesday dinners with the sunset as your backdrop set to the Motown inspired band, “The Sensations,” can restore your mojo. Plan for a dinner at the Pavillion Grille in Boca Raton between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. and then enjoy the show from 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. To see the menu or book online reservations, visit the Pavillion Grille Web site or call (561) 912-0000.
He’s too sexy to keep his shirt onGet tempted by rippling muscles and bare chests, or maybe just watch guys make fools of themselves, at the Men’s Best Chest contest at the Roundup Country & Western Restaurant/Nightclub in Davie. Wednesdays, July 16 through Aug. 27 at 8 p.m., Kiss Country 99.9 FM will be broadcasting live. Reckon it’ll be great YouTube material! So ladies, sip free drinks from 8 p.m. till 1 a.m. and let him shake what his mama gave him for a change. For more info, call (954) 423-1990.
Passageway to your own escapeNavigate your way around Pelican and Adventure Islands located in Jupiter by kayak and moonlight. Don’t forget to look up at the breathtaking starry sky as you and a guide paddle toward the promise of a roaring campfire. The elements to a great adventure are provided for you on Saturdays 7 p.m. till 9 p.m. For registration and ticket prices, call (561) 747-9666.
What happens in Vegas isn’t limited to VegasGet a preview of the Vegas life six nights a week (excluding Monday) at the restaurant Lips on Oakland Park Blvd. Fabulously staged drag shows will bedazzle you while you enjoy your meal. For reservations, call (954) 567-0987.
Get a Gig…
Five slots for Operation ManagerIf you’ve completed 30 credit hours, have at least a 2.5 GPA, have Monday – Friday 5 p.m.-11 p.m. free, along with weekends 7 p.m. -11 p.m., then the FAU Student Union could use a well-spoken, honest, hard-working, team player like you. Earn a decent wage of $9 per hour to help out the Student Union management team. But bear in mind, you might have to sacrifice some time on holidays. To fill out an application, stroll down to the Student Union (Building 31) Room 203. For more info, call Gayle Evans at (561) 297-3730 or e-mail [email protected].
Get Free Money…
Do you believe in the unexplained?The study of the paranormal can pay up to $3,000 thanks to the Eileen Garrett Scholarship funded by the Parapsychology Foundation. Undergraduate parapsychology students are eligible and are required to have three letters of recommendation to apply. The outcome is always uncertain, but recent predictions say there’s limited time for applicants with the deadline set for July 15. For more details, call (212) 628-1550 or e-mail [email protected]. The contact address is: Parapsychology Foundation P.O. Box 1562, New York, NY 10021.
Random Listing of the Week…
Magical showdown! Summoning all wizards!En Garde! Magical weapons at the ready! Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Florida Sportcards in Davie hosts the Legacy 1.5 Magic: The Gathering Tournament. Whether the battlefield involves trading cards or a board game, the winner gets a ranking. If you manage to vanquish the competition, you could win gift certificates. Don’t let the geek inside you sulk ’cause it’s over; every Friday is a whole new tournament! And who knows, maybe you’ll be so good that Hogwarts will ask you to tutor. Admission is $10. Call (954) 345-4407 for information.
