Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts hosts a wide variety of events, including Broadway shows, philharmonic orchestras, the Florida Grand Opera, the Gold Coast Jazz Society and the Miami City Ballet, just to name a few. Established in 1991, it encompasses 5.5 acres (2.22 hectares) of space. The Abdo New River Room, Au-Rene Theater and Amaturo Theater are the three stages within this performing arts center. Touted to be one of the most-visited theaters in the United States, Broward Center for the Performing Arts warrants a visit during your trip to the city.
The beautiful ArtsPark at Young Circle adorns the neighborhood of Downtown Hollywood, built as a means for entertainment, recreational, and leisure activities for one and all. Created in 2007 and spread across 10 acres (4 acres), ArtsPark comprises various attractions like a water feature, sculptures, playgrounds, water fountains, and a picturesque promenade. Frequented often by youngsters and children, the playground and the water fountain are amongst the park's busiest attractions. Also, the park includes various demonstrations by street artists that include magicians, puppeteers, storytelling, dancers, etc. Exhibitions, festivals, and concerts are part of the majority of group activities that take place inside the park. Visit to enjoy a picnic with family amidst the serene and artistic surroundings.
Located on the northwestern frontiers of Hollywood, Extreme Rage Paintball Park is where you can bring out your competitive edge against your friends at a game of paintball. The park is designed to emulate a forest-clad war zone which offers adequate cover and camouflage for the participants. Accessories, firearms and protective gear are provided by the proprietors on an hourly basis. Private events such as theme-parties are also hosted here. Make sure to book your slot in advance if you intend to walk-in with a large group.
Although Art and Culture Center of Hollywood started in 1975 with an aim to promote contemporary art, in 1997 it became a full fledged visual and performing arts center. The center's educational programs include art classes, camps, workshops to teach dance and arts and are held in both the premises as well as in schools and community centers. Distance learning has been made available and is for those who wish to learn and need to interact with faculty. Sunday is a family day to take part or mess around creating art with the materials provided.
Comfortably housed in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, the Seminole Hard Rock Casino is definitely one of the most popular in Fort Lauderdale that features over 2000 modern slot machines, 100 game tables, 40 high stake poker tables and numerous high-limit slot table cabins. Guests can also book VIP lounges if they wish to enjoy their games in complete exclusivity while listening to great rock anthems playing in the background.
Few sporting venues in the nation are well equipped to host both NFL football and major league baseball. In 1987, this privately financed facility, known then as Joe Robbie Stadium, emerged as the home stadium for the Miami Dolphins and was called Dolphin Stadium. Today, known as Hard Rock Stadium and owned by Stephen M. Ross, it continues to play host to Dolphin home games, championships, as well as several concerts and other special events. The box office is located at Gate G in the stadium. Also within the stadium is the Grand Plaza, which is emerging as the new entertainment hub. The Club Level also has many restaurants and lounge areas where people can enjoy themselves. There are spaces available for rental purposes too.
JCAT- The J's Cultural Arts Theatre is all about exploring your creative mind. It invites the young population to perform and learn all about drama, acting and various other theatrical segments. It is used as a performance space by different art groups and also used for acting workshops. The center is also open to various camps on acting, wherein students are invited to learn and enact.
Established in 1981, National YoungArts Foundation is a popular platform for young and aspiring artists in the United States. Located in Miami, FL, they offer various programs in photography, classical music, arts, etc and the applicants to the programs have to undergo scrupulous interviews for selection. The foundation nominates candidates for the US presidential scholarships for arts, which is one of the most prestigious titles for arts in the country. The building is divided into a gallery, Jewel Box and the Ted's and is a platform for their students to display their talent.