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Welcome to GoRiverwalk.com, Riverwalk Trust's home on the internet.
GoRiverwalk.com is the one place where you can find everything there is to see and do
in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Riverwalk is the Downtown Fort Lauderdale center for Arts, Entertainment, Events, Shopping, Dining and Nightlife. This website provides a guide to the attractions, events and activities along Riverwalk, and offers information on parking, directions, special offers and exclusive membership. Take your time to explore the pages of our virtual home, and don't forget to check back regularly for up-to-date information on the many exciting events and happenings on the world famous Riverwalk in beautiful Downtown Fort Lauderdale
It's where to Go!
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For many more CURRENT and UPCOMING EVENTS, visit our Event Calendar
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- Check out The GClub at Riverwalk Trust's new blog that connects you to our Facebook Group and Causes page.
Get involved...Go Green, Go Downtown, Go Riverwalk!
- Click here to check out our new facebook Online Photo Album!
- A program of the Riverwalk Trust, Light Up Lauderdale is a downtown-centric, free-to-the-public holiday spectacular of lights along the Riverwalk Park and throughout downtown Fort Lauderdale. To learn more CLICK HERE to go to Riverwalk Trust's Light Up Lauderdale website.
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- Take the new virtual tour ~ Courtesy of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, you can now take a 360 degree virtual tour of the Riverwalk
- Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Trust's 2008-2009 Officers / Executive Committee and Board of Directors has been elected ~ click here to find out more!
- The latest edition of Go Riverwalk The Official Magazine of Downtown Fort Lauderdale is waiting for you. To sign up for your own subscription call us at (954) 468-1541 or to advertise call Mark Corbett at (954) 765-3637
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SAVE THE DATE
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- Saturday, February 13, 2010
 Riverwalk Trust & the Leadership Broward Foundation join forces to implement The GClub's Inaugural Potted Planter Project8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Espanande Park ~ SE 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale
Go green and promote our natural waterway. Go beautiful and install custom clay potted planters. Go Downtown and support our Riverwalk Park.
These are the grassroot foundations of The GClub, dedicated to the greening of our Riverwalk Park and the creation of a more sustainable, more grounded downtown lifestyle.
The GClub serves as the launch pad for an ongoing series of projects and the inaugural project will be the installation of decorative clay pots throughout the park, spilling over with lush, tropical flowers and trees.
- A matching grant for $22,500 was secured for the project through the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Business Capital Improvement Program (BCIP).
- Bob Dugan and EDSA donated $10,000 in-kind services to get this project off the ground.
- Terry Rynard of The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation will oversee the installation and maintenance of the potted planters.
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Seven members of Leadership Broward Class XXVIII have enthusiastically chosen to dedicate their allotted community project time to the Riverwalk Trust. Throughout their nine-month leadership development program, these community leaders - “the project team” - will be responsible for developing and implementing the GClub’s Inaugural Potted Planter Project. The team will help obtain all materials necessary for the initial plantings such as donated trees, plants, soil and fertilizer, as well as provide insight as to where in the Riverwalk Park the planters will be located.
Leadership Broward Class XXVIII Project Team:
- Brenda Cleaver, HOPE Inc.
- Tom Coyle, Greenspoon Marder, P.A.
- Laurie Menekou, City of Weston
- Shawn Sackman, SunTrust
- Drew Saito, CNL Bank
- Cheryl Seinfeld
- Dorie Vega, BankAtlantic
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“In an effort to beautify the Riverwalk Park, our team enthusiastically chose to bring this project to fruition and add 25 potted planters along the Riverwalk,” said Drew Saito, Chair of the Leadership Broward team. The team has secured an in kind donation from 100% Landscaping for all of the soil. Riverwalk Trust Board Member Andrew Lester at Continental Group plan to provide a portion of the plants that will bring the pots and the Riverwalk Park to life. “We are really looking forward to implementing this project, improving the aesthetics of the Riverwalk Park and contributing to the overall sustainability of Ft. Lauderdale,” said team Co-Chair Shawn Sackman.
Members from the Riverwalk Trust and the Leadership Broward team will be joined by Genia Duncan Ellis and the Citizen's Volunteer Corp to plant and place the pots along the Riverwalk on February 13, 2010; a day that will surely plant seeds for the betterment of our community.
Under the Guidance of Gene Dempsey (with the City Parks & Recreation team) and Bob Dugan (EDSA), this group has stepped up to help make Riverwalk Trust's GClub plan a reality.
The Riverwalk Trust is partnering with local residents, local instructors and the City of Fort Lauderdale to activate our Riverwalk Park with programs ranging from wellness to cooking classes and downloadable tours. A community center without walls, Riverwalk Park encourages serious play, work and mobility! Classes and meet-ups subject to change. For more information, call (954) 468-1541.
GO RED IN THE PARK!
Free Activities to support the American Heart Association
The Riverwalk Trust will join cities across America by going red in Riverwalk Park to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. Join this effort by participating in the dedicated @Riverwalk Programs in February for American Heart Month. All @Riverwalk programs are free and appropriate for all ages and abilities. Go Red lighted Zones are sponsored by Continental Group and Brandano Displays.
Go Red @Riverwalk Awareness Programs include:
- Doggie Playdate, Monday, Feb 1st, 6-7pm, Huizenga Plaza
- Riverwalkers Walking Group, Tues, Feb 2nd, 6-7pm, Huizenga Plaza
- Healing Yoga and Guerilla Dance, Wed, Feb 3rd, 6:30-7:30pm, Huizenga Plaza
- Casting Call and Red Wine Tasting, Thurs, Feb 4th, 6-8pm, Fort Lauderdale Historical Center's Historic Inn *RSVP required
- Go Red Kick-Off Breakfast, Friday, Feb 5th, 8-10am, Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale *RSVP required
- Heart Healthy Yoga, Sat, Feb 6th, 10-11am, Esplanade Pavilion
- Information table at Jazz Brunch, Sun, Feb 7th, 11-2pm, Esplanade Park
For complete details visit www.goredforwomen.org or call Jennifer Nayak, @Riverwalk Coordinator at 954-304-4899.
- Doggie Playdate @ Riverwalk
Hosted by Lisa Hartman of Pawsitively Pets
1st Mondays of each month • Huizenga Plaza
6 to 7 p.m.
- Twilight Wellness @ Riverwalk (yoga)
Hosted by Jess Elizabeth of Red Pearl Yoga
Wednesdays • Smoker Park
6 to 7 p.m.
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Wellness Weekends @ Riverwalk (yoga)
Hosted by Trudy Ebedes of Satori Yoga
Saturdays • Historic District
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Times and dates subject to change depending on weather restrictions. Please follow The Riverwalk Trust on Facebook or Twitter for updates.
Would you like to host a meet-up class or suggest an activity? E-mail info@GoRiverwalk.com with your suggestions for future events and classes.
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT
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Riverwalk Trust's
Light Up Lauderdale
Light Up Lauderdale, presented by the Riverwalk Trust in association with the City of Fort Lauderdale, is one of the most unique holiday celebrations in the United States, with its promenade of light displays along the Riverwalk Park and rich menu of activities throughout downtown. Highlighting the city’s one-of-a-kind tropical backdrop, the annual program kicks off November 19 with Riverwalk Trust's Light Up Lauderdale Get Lit Party and is scheduled to run through the end of January 2010.
“We have a unique combination of great weather and architecture, a beautiful waterfront setting, upscale retail, entertainment and public landscape, all working together to provide the perfect setting for exquisite holiday lighting,” said Tom Vogel, chairman, Riverwalk Trust.
In its third year, this free-to-the-public holiday spectacular showcases the mile-long brick Riverwalk pathway in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, giving residents and workers alike opportunities to enjoy the beautiful city center. The area is adorned with lighted trees, garland-wrapped poles and sponsored displays along both sides of the New River, stretching from Federal Highway to the Marshall’s Bridge (SW 4th/ 7th Avenue).
“Light Up Lauderdale shines the spotlight on the New River, one of our City’s enduring treasures,” said Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler. “We’re pleased to join the Riverwalk Trust in inviting the entire community to experience the lights along the Riverwalk Park. Riverwalk Trust’s Light Up Lauderdale has quickly become a holiday tradition, adding vitality and economic growth in the downtown area,” he added.
Visitors strolling along the Riverwalk during Light Up Lauderdale will enjoy creative light displays, including Santa on a boat, flamingos in the park and curious crabs creeping under historic bridges -- all designed by Brandano Displays, the firm that created the popular light show at Tradewinds Park in Pompano Beach.
“Light Up Lauderdale is an official Winterfest sanctioned event, and we’re adding extra activities this year to provide even more reasons to come see the lights and enjoy downtown,” Vogel said. Anyone can find a way to participate in this unique downtown celebration. Underwrite your own custom display. Stroll along the Riverwalk and enjoy the lights with your family and guests . Find a spot on the river’s north or south bank on Dec. 12, and watch the 2009 Winterfest Boat Parade cruise by. Look for special events and programs for all ages taking place under the lights. Calendar listings are at www.goriverwalk.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals and companies, ranging from $99 to adopt a tree or $129 for a pole, $500 for a “Ring in the New Year” sponsorship, which includes a grouping of trees and poles, website recognition and event tickets. Other sponsorships range from $750 and up for light displays to $25,000 for the title sponsorship. Sponsors include Nova Southeastern University, The Continental Group, Inc, Clear Channel Radio, Brandano Displays, Outhouse Media and Scott Barfield Photography.
Parking will easily be found in multiple garages, parking lots or at meters throughout the downtown area. For more information on Light Up Lauderdale events, visit www.lightuplauderdale.com.
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RIVERWALK HAPPENINGS from GoRiverwalk Magazine |
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By
Renée Quinn
Riverwalk Trust Transition Chair
January 2010
Riverwalk Trust Steps Out with The City of Fort Lauderdale
In an important “first,” the Riverwalk Trust has received permission from the Fort Lauderdale City Commission to launch a pilot program that will bring year-round activity and events to our downtown along the Riverwalk Park.
The Riverwalk Trust will execute an annual event agreement with the City, rather than approaching the City Commission with each individual event in Riverwalk Park. That “umbrella” approach was a creative idea of Riverwalk Trust Executive Board member Courtney Crush. With the vision of Renee Quinn (Riverwalk Trust’s interim President/CEO) and implementation by Genia Duncan Ellis (Riverwalk Trust Special Coordinator/Liaison). the agreement has taken shape – making Riverwalk Trust the poster child for a new way to plan, activate and manage annual programs in the public right-of-way and on City land.
Understanding the unique potential for Riverwalk Park and other downtown venues to be a lively, year-round draw for residents and visitors, this trio researched, planned, coordinated and presented a comprehensive approach to activate the area. Riverwalk Trust will continue to work closely with the Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department to assure that specific programming, permitting and execution of the planned activities meet City criteria.
Courtney, Renee and Genia developed the concept for an annual event agreement that reflects the principles outlined in the city’s public realm plan, which is currently being formulated for the downtown. Through this effort, the Riverwalk Trust acknowledged the needs of our Downtown Community and defined an approach to meet those needs, while instilling greater efficiency and a stronger partnership between the Riverwalk Trust and City of Fort Lauderdale.
Among the many people that participated with this project, most important to its success are those that could see a vision and offered letters of support. They included Broward County Mayor Ken Keechl, Chris Wren of the Downtown Development Authority, Alan Hooper of Hooper Construction, Frank Herhold of Marine Industries Association, Bob Dugan of EDSA, JoAnn Smith of Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club, Ron Centamore of Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association, David Parker of Sailboat Bend Civic Association, Paul Kissinger of Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce – Downtown Council, Dr. Joyanne Stephens of Florida Atlantic University, Doug Eagon of Stiles Corporation, and Wil Trower of the Fort Lauderdale History Center. Additional thanks go to Mayor Jack Seiler, Vice Mayor Bruce Roberts, Commissioner Charlotte Rodstrom, Commissioner Romney Rogers, and Commissioner Bobby DuBose. Riverwalk Trust Chairman Tom Vogel and the Executive Board have been a guiding force and among the trio's key supporters.
Watch for the upcoming fun and excitement. New programs will be rolling out immediately and each month we hope to be adding more reasons to Get Downtown!
To help support the Riverwalk Trust as a volunteer, member, supporter or committee member, please call (954) 468-1541.
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