Society Scene Events Calendar for Broward County

Every Sunday at 9 a.m. Organic Market Joshs Organic Garden Green Market Find bushels of healthy fresh, certified organic fruits and vegetables at the Hollywood organic market. Harrison St. and the Boardwalk. 954-456-3276.

Second Friday of every month Cystic Fibrosis Fridays National Young Professionals Group/ Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Networking event to fundraiser, expand business and become involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Membership opportunities available. E-mail Vicki at vswain@cff.org or call 954-739-5006.

Every second and fourth Friday at 7 p.m. Concert Series Hollywood Beach Theater Experience an Oceanside cultural arts performance at the Hollywood Beach Theater, Johnston St. 954-924-2980.

Through Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. Holiday Fantasy Of Lights The Alzheimer's Family Center and Brandano Displays This annual event has delighted and entertained individuals of all ages as they ride through the park and view animated trains, illuminated snowmen and the famous giant teddy bear. Tradewinds Park, 3600 Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-968-3885.

Through Jan. 10 Light Up Lauderdale Riverwalk Trust A downtown-centric, holiday themed promenade of lights along Riverwalk Park and through Fort Lauderdales business, cultural, entertainment and historical districts. Free. Along the Riverwalk parks and adjacent areas starting from the Broward Center of Performing Arts to Las Olas Boulevard. 954-468-1541.

Through Jan. 20 "Children's Holiday In The Pines" Art Exhibit City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery Come and admire the heartwarming art exhibit of the citys most talented children. Glass Gallery in the Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. 954-985-5295.

Through Feb. 21 "Our Friendship With Milton Avery" Art Exhibit Coral Springs Museum of Art Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-340-5000.

Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. New Year's Concert Coral Springs Center for the Arts Salute To Vienna is returning to delight its audience with the glorious music, song and dance of Viennas Waltz King, Johann Strauss, Jr., and his contemporaries. $43.46, balcony; $54.06, orchestra and mezzanine; $64.66, golden circle. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. 954-344-5990.

Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. Gilbert Gottfried Parker Playhouse Gottfried returns to stand up comedy to say good riddance to 2008 in a concert which contains adult language and subject matter. $39.50. Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.

Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. NBC's Last Comic Standing Live Tour Coral Springs Center for the Arts Enjoy an evening of great stand-up comedy with the finalists from NBCs popular laughfest Last Comic Standing, as the official NBC tour comes to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts for one night only. The show includes all 5 finalists from the show: Iliza Shlesinger, Marcus, Jeff Dye, Jim Tavare and Louis Ramey. $42.40, orchestra, mezzanine and balcony; golden circle, $50.88. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. 954-344-5990.

Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. The Tamburitzans of Duquesne University Parker Playhouse The world-renowned 35-member folk company will dazzle audiences with color and motion through their exciting music, songs and dances of Eastern Europe. $6. Parker Playhouse, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.

Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. Bryan Adams Parker Playhouse His career includes a series of multi-platinum albums containing chart-topping singles such as Cuts Like a Knife, Summer of 69 and Run to You. $48.50, $59.50 and $85. Parker Playhouse, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222.

Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. Monthly Series Lecture Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale Faculty members from Nova Southeastern University will present Rites of Passage In Art, History, Literature, and Music." The presentation is being held in conjunction with Coming of Age: American Art, 1850s to 1950s. $10, museum members; $20, non-members. Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale's Horvitz Museum, 1 East Las Olas Blvd. 954-525-5500.

Jan. 9 and 10 Third Annual Leadership Summit Emerge Broward Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave, Fort Lauderdale. www.emergebroward.com.

Jan. 9 to 11 ETHOS Designer Red Dress Charity Auction American Heart Association Champagne, cuisine and world-class fashion from 14 international designers launch ETHOS and benefit Go Red For Women. $75. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. 954-588-8229.

Jan. 10 Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games Scottish American Society of South Florida Featured are pipe band highland dancing and athletic championships, along with food, drink and live traditional music. $20. 1301 NW 55th St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-460-5000.

Jan. 11 5K Run/Walk Lighthouse of Broward 5K run/walk to benefit the Lighthouse of Broward. $20, pre-registration; $25, on race day. Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. 954-463-4217.

Jan. 12 at 12:30 p.m. General Meeting Pompano Beach Garden Club Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1601 NE 6th St., Pompano Beach. 954-783-3106.

Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. Play-Day JAFCO Guests receive vouchers for Buffet Lunch, Free Play dollars and a dinner coupon for another date. Proceeds benefit the abused, at-risk and neglected children in JAFCOs care. $27, Slots Level guests; $36, High Roller Level guests. Coconut Creek Seminole Casino, 5550 NW 40th St. 954 -749-7230.

Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Meeting Our Art-by-the-Sea The main presentation will be "Hands on with Golden Paints" by Eydi Lampasona. The Golden lecture is an educational presentation on acrylic as a medium; an advanced technical explanation of acrylics, and their inherent possibilities. Friedt Family Fellowship Hall of the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Community Church, 4433 Bougainvillea Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. 954-772-1684.