►  Tuesday September 14,  2010.   Come to the BRITISH NETWORK…A roomful of Brits is never dull.  Make British  contacts, business or social.  Established in 1992,  the British Network evenings are a useful, enjoyable networking opportunity to meet British professionals in all fields.  Bring your business cards.  Non-Brits welcome.  Hosted by the Florida Association of British Business [FABB]. FABB was chosen as the 2010 Best British Business Association in the USA by the  London Weekly Telegraph newspaper circulated to expats in 47 countries.   EVENT LOCATION:  The News Lounge next to Soyka's Restaurant, Miami.  This is a lively and stylish venue with tasty food and live music from 9.30p.m. MEETING COST:  Free.   Buy own drinks/food.  DRESSCODE:  Professional.  Address:  The News Lounge,  5580 NE 4th Court, Miami FL 33137.  One mile north of downtown Miami at Biscayne Blvd and 54th. Street.  TIME: from 6.30 to 9.30p.m. but people stay linger after.  AT MEETING:  Union Jack British Newspaper, British licence plates, British items and info.  On arrival:  Check in with British Bureau's Patricia Kawaja for ID sticker.  FUTURE DATES:  Tuesdays October 12 and November 9.

►  RUNS TILL AUGUST 29, 2010.  Popular local English actress Jude Parry is starring in and co-producing The Wicked Sisieters, a Women's Theatre Project Production. Brits know Jude from her Goldcoast Theatre English pantomimes which ran for many years in South Florida. Jude has received excellent reviews for her part in this play. Wicked Sisters is sharp-fanged, humorous look at women's lives. See website for complete details.  VENUE:  Sixth Star Studios, 505 NW Ist Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301.  Free parking.  INFO/TIMES/TICKETS:   www.womenstheatreproject.com  or call 1-866-811-4111.

 

►  TUESDAY AUGUST 31, 2010  ENGLISH Musical duo Tears for Fears, direct from UK,  performs a mix of old and new hits. At Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale INFO/TICKETS  www.browardcenter.org  or call Box Office [954] 462-0222

►  SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2010 annual Ascot Day presented by the British-American Business Council Miami.  From 11.30-5p.m.  BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS FOR A FESTIVE SPORTING DAY. Location: Calder Race Track 21001 NW 27 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.   Cost: $50.00 BABC Members $40.  Fee includes entry to the exclusive Jockey Club and sumptuous buffet with carvery. Cash bar.  Dress Code:  No jeans; jackets preferred for men; ladies dress for Ascot--there will be a prize for the most beautiful hat!  Also don't miss the opportunity to sponsor a race; only 3 races available, so book now! Sponsored races will be listed in the Track Program, televised live nationally, plus a visit to the winner's circle for free photo with your guest, winning horse and jockey.  Racing info only on  www.calderracecourse.com  MUSY PRE-BOOK FOR THIS BABC EVENT by calling Henry Chau on [305] 302-0157

►  SEPTEMBER 16-26, 2010 MIAMI PREMIERE---FROM LONDON.   PANDEMONIUM: The Lost and Found Orchestra.  From the British creators of the blockbuster hit STOMP, this modern, urban symphonic adventure features a cast of 26 mullti-talented performers plus a 30-member choir of local Miami singers.  Fresh from sold-out performances in London, Sydney, and Amsterdam,  PANDEMONIUM is now poised to take Miami by storm.  LFO premiered in London in May 2006 and since has broken box office records at Sydney Opera House, and London's Royal Festival Hall. The London Guardian wrote:   “Exhilarating and strangely beautiful, unpretentious, infectious and great fun. ” DATES:  September 16-26, 2010 at Adrienne Arsht Center downtown Miami.  INFO/TICKETS  www.arshtcenter.org BOX OFFICE [305] 949-6722 

►  October 2010.  West Palm Beach’s only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks presents George Bernard Shaw’s play Candida on Friday, October 8th (8PM) at their intimate downtown theatre, at 322 Banyan Boulevard downtown West Palm Beach and later The Beauty Queen of Leenane by British playwright Martin McDonagh. INFO/TICKETS www.palmbeachdramaworks.org or (561) 514-4042.  

►  DELRAY BEACH The second annual Blue Anchor Pub British Car Show,  On Delray’s  famous Atlantic Avenue they’re promising an exhibition of British culture and excellence in automotive craftsmanship with treats inside the pub, including hand drawn ales. You can chat with the owners of these glorious cars, socialise with your British cronies, enjoy the British atmosphere or just ogle gorgeous classic British cars. DATE: Sunday October 17, 2010.  The show is 11a.m. to 3p.m. but stay after at the pub. To exhibit your own British car, be a sponsor or vendor call Event Coordinator Hunter Cochran tollfree 1-800-921-4295 INFO:  www.blueanchorcarshow.com 

►  OCTOBER 30, 2010 EXCEPTIONAL ANNUAL EVENT THAT ALWAYS SELLS OUT.  Don't procrastinate, my British beauties--get out your plastic now! The British-American Chamber of Commerce (Broward) will host a V.I.P Reception & Lunch onboard the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas.  There will be a one hour pre-lunch reception with drinks, followed by a 3-course lunch with wine in the magnificent Opus restaurant. After lunch, you will be invited on a guided tour of the ship  $75.00 per person (Includes all Taxes & Gratuities) PLACES LIMITED   DATE: Saturday October 30th from Noon-4pm.  LOCATION:  Port Everglades, Ft Lauderdale.  COST: $75.00 includes all Taxes and gratuities.  MUST PRE-BOOK by calling BACC President Roy Yates on [954] 942-7330 with  VISA/MC.  Or you can mail a cheque, payable to BACC Broward, 2800 NE 41st Street, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064], but call Roy first to reserve. Mention this website.

 ►  British-American Business Council of Miami, established 1985.   Various business and social events for British professionals throughout the year. Non-members welcome. For membership details and calendar phone President Neal Stebbing [786] 302-0144 

FOR AUSSIES and KIWIS.  Aussie Greg Maxwell arranges events in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Boca.  Call Greg on [786] 201-9102.  He is based in Miami.  Mention this website.