The city of Cortez in Mesa Verde Country® invites visitors to attend the 14th Annual Beer Festival, Sept. 8. It's a home-grown celebration of local beers to benefit the Montezuma Land Conservancy. The fun takes place at Parque de Vida in Cortez from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8.

The 27th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) runs October 19 - November 11 with over 200 films & 30 parties in Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hollywood, Weston, Sunrise, Pompano as well as aboard yachts on the IntraCoastal Waterway. The Official Hotel is The Riverside on trendy Las Olas. The Hotel has a special FLIFF rate of $199/night. Stay four nights or more and get two FAST Passes good for all films and parties.