Howard Allen Ltd., a Florida-based company running the show, has required that every artist be on hand at all times to answer questions from curious drunkards. So, hypothetically speaking, if you come across a portrait of Ayn Rand breast-feeding a litter of racoons and cant get your head around it, just query the artist about his or her intent. Serious meaning filthy-rich art collectors will be enticed by $20,000 metal sculptures and the like; modest spenders can go home with neat trinkets like $25 handmade earrings. Remember, its Oktoberfest. Women, wear your dirndls. Men, dont forget your xylophone. The 22nd Annual Las Olas Art Fair & Oktoberfest (600 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale) is today and again Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Call 954-472-3755, or visit artfestival.com.
Oct. 24-25, 10 a.m., 2009