Events and Things to Do in Delray Beach and Boca Raton

Boca Raton and Delray Beach are among the most vibrant communities you’ll ever find.

Both cities feature a vast array of events year-round that are sure to interest people of all ages and interests. From arts festivals and music events to a vibrant food scene and cultural landscape Boca-Delray has it all.

At YourDelrayBoca.com we strive to curate the best events and give you insider’s tips to make your experience the best it can be.

9 January, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Miracle League, Plays and a Guitar Legend

January 9, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Calvin Newton put the jazz in jazz guitar

Calvin Newborn put the jazz in jazz guitar

Spring Training Game

We love the Miracle League and all the volunteers who give children of all abilities a chance to play baseball. We especially adore and respect Miracle League founders Jeff and Julia Kadel for their years of dedication and vision.

That’s why we urge readers of yourdelrayboca.com to attend a special “spring training” game 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12.

Spring Training will be hosted by Professor Ted Curtis and his Lynn University students as a part of their “Day of Caring”, a special effort in memory and honor of the anniversary of the Haiti earthquake.

See you at Miller Field.

Jay Blues Band

The Friday night concert series at Delray Center for the Performing Arts continues Friday night with a 7:30 p.m. performance by the Jay Blues Band.

Admission is free, donations are accepted and the food trucks are awesome. So is the music.

Hummingbird Wars Opens At Arts Garage

The opening performance of “The Hummingbird Wars” is set for Jan. 10.

A soldier returns home from his tour of duty in Afghanistan to the arms of his family only to discover that the home front has become the new battlefront.

Sounds very interesting.

The plan runs Jan 10 – Feb 2.

Wednesday – Friday 7:30pm ; Saturday & Sunday 2pm.

Visit www.artsgarage.org for tickets and more information.

Guitar Legend at Arts Garage

Meet guitar legend Calvin Newborn and the Al Water Sextet when they play Delray’s famous hot spot, Saturday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m.

Newborn played on B.B. King’s first recordings, taught Elvis how to dance, and tore up the Big Apple in the heyday of bop. Hey…Dave told me he did those things and he would know.

Visit www.artsgarage.org for more info.

It’s not a Weekend Event…but

Start Your Charitable New Year right.

Place of Hope at the Haven in western Boca Raton invites south county residents to start their New Year off with a charitable heart.

On Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m., Place of Hope at the Haven welcomes those who are interested in helping area foster children.

Learn more about the organization’s mission, expansion and renovation plans and new campus at its first 2014 kickoff Cocktail Party. Hosted by Jan Rothenberg and the Florida South chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

19 December, 2013 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Holiday on Ice, Boca Art Guild & More

December 19, 2013 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Cringle Mingle hits the hot spots

Swing & Jazz Preservation Society

Are you in the mood for a little holiday swing?

The Delray Center for the Arts Friday Night Concert Series has just the cure.

Check out the Swing and Jazz Preservation Society at 7:30 p.m. at the pavilion.

Food trucks and seats for rent will be available.

Swing, jazz and big band with a holiday twist.

Free admission too!

The Polar Express

Put on your pajamas and head over to Mizner Park to catch a screening of the classic “Polar Express” Friday, Dec. 20.

The activities—which include a free train ride and “snow”-begin at 5:30 p.m.

The movies starts at 6:30.

Both are free.

Home for the Holidays on Ice

Come see world class professional skaters at The Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Friday through Sunday.

This has become a holiday tradition, complete with exquisite costumes and projection lighting.

Show times Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $45. For more information please call 243-7922, ext. 1.

Cringle Mingle

If your tastes run more toward the bar scene, you won’t want to miss

Cringle Mingle Santa Crawl December 21^st at 8 p.m.

The 2013 Cringle Mingle Santa Crawl is going to paint Downtown Delray RED. You can expect Santas, Elves, and maybe even a few Reindeer.

Your ticket grants you 5 drinks at 5 bars throwing 5 parties. And maybe even a chance to sit on the real Santa’s lap. The night’s schedule is as follows…

8pm-9pm – Hyatt

9pm-10pm – DADA

10pm-11pm – Bull Bar

11pm-12am – TBD

12am-2am – Union

Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100, one ticket free with purchase of five.

Visit https://100ftchristmastree.com/ for tickets and more information.

Forgiveness offered

Have you heard about the food for fines holiday project at the Delray Beach Public Library?

If you donate food (canned or packaged) to the Library from now until Dec. 20, 2013, you will be forgiven any fines you may owe.

Sounds like a deal, but hurry.

Check out the Boca Art Guild on Atlantic Ave.

Boca Raton Artists Guild Winter Show

By Dave Reeves

So…..we’re strolling down Atlantic Avenue the other night and my wife guides me toward the Boca Raton Artists Guild Gallery.

She along with fellow members have their work displayed at the recently opened show that extends through January. The hook? Wine and cheese. Never one to turn down a quick snack.

An outstanding selection of all kinds of work – oil paintings, photography, water color. And while I’m not an art aficionado, I was and have been quite impressed with the quality of work. Certainly worth a visit. You never know. You might find that special piece of art that can decorate a room in the house.

The Guild has 11 shows every year.

Coming up is the organization’s Silent Art Auction, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11 at the gallery at 512 East Atlantic Avenue. For more information, call 561-278-7877 or visit www.bocaguild.com. Free and open to the public.

Speaking of art, the Boca Raton Museum Art School on Palmetto Park Road (801 W. Palmetto Park Rd) is currently enrolling students for its January term. A wide range of courses avaluable – jewelry making, oil, water color, etc. Call 561-392-2503 or visit https://www.bocamuseum.org.

St. Paul’s Choir Presents All American Christmas

One of the great treasures of Delray is the magnificent music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Ave.

On Sunday, Dec. 22 the St. Paul’s Choir will perform their annual “Festival of Lessons” featuring carols that showcase the diversity of American music.

The performance is free and will start at 3 p.m. Don’t miss it!

Visit www.stpaulsdelray.org for more information.

12 December, 2013 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Parades, Tuba’s and The Fab Four

December 12, 2013 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

A holiday classic.

Arts Garage Radio Theatre– It’s a Wonderful Life

From Orson Welles and the thrilling Mercury Theatre broadcasts of the 1930’s to Guy Noir and the hilarity of Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion”, the radio play has been one of America’s most beloved art forms.

The Arts Garage is proud to present a new initiative called the Arts Garage Radio Theatre.

Scripts adapted from classic movies during the heyday of radio will be performed live, with performers utilizing specially designed sound effect devices, providing a nostalgic trip to the past with a modern twist.

Come check out the classic story and get in the holiday spirit.

When: December 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $15-$25 in advance or $20-$30 at the door.

Timeless tunes

A Tribute to The Beatles

We are big Beatles fans.

Sure, Jeff was six when the band broke up and Dave was more into Lawrence Welk in the 60s, but we recognize greatness when we see it.

Since John, Paul, George and Ringo will never play again in our lifetimes, we have to content ourselves with tribute bands.

And as far as Beatles tribute bands go, there’s none better than “Across the Universe”.

The foursome will play Friday night at 7:30 part of the free concert series at Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square.

See you there.

Boat Parade

The holidays in Florida take some getting used to.

Palm trees, Santa’s dressed in Hawaiian shirts, warm breezes you get the picture.

Another staple is the boat parade on the Intracoastal Waterway.

This year’s floats through Delray at 6:30 p.m.

Stake out your position along the water and catch the beautiful array of boats.

Don’t Miss the WRMF No Snow Ball

The Goo Goo Dolls, The Fray, Five for Fighting, Parachute and ZZ Ward will rock Mizner Park Amphitheater on Saturday for the No Snow Ball, presented by WRMF 97.9 and Sunny 107.9.

The concert starts at 6 p.m.; general admission, standing room only, so get there early.

Tickets are $40 in can be purchased in advance at www.frontgatetickets.com or for $50 at the gate on the day of the show.

Limited VIP seating is available on the upper colonnades for $75 in advance, $100 at the door. Park and walk for free from City Hall or the Boca Raton Library.

There is limited, paid parking in Mizner Park.

On site box office opens at 1 p.m. on the day of the show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Eat your heart out Macy’s

Delray Holiday Parade, Saturday at 6

The parade route will start on Atlantic Avenue at the Intracoastal Bridge in Downtown Delray Beach, and will continue west to NW 5th Ave., with over 70 entries in the parade to help you celebrate the holidays. Through a special connection to the North Pole, The Delray Beach Fire Department will have Santa riding along on their fire truck.

Before there was Glee…

Fame-The Musical at The Arts Garage

Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984), FAME – THE MUSICAL is a bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work.

With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today: issues of prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance.

When: Friday 12/13, 7:30PM | Sat 12/14, 2PM | Sunday 12/15, 2PM & 7PM.

Tickets in advance $20-30, $5 more at the door.

Visit www.artsgarage.org for more information.

Feel the romance of flamenco

Flamenco at The Arts Garage

Corazon y Alma (Heart and Soul) is an exciting and authentic flamenco show dedicated to preserving the art of flamenco in a fresh and engaging performance.

Award winning Paco Fonta is internationally recognized as a foremost flamenco guitarist, singer, and composer. He has been praised as an accomplished singer of Cante Jondo, the most authentic, profound, and difficult of the flamenco styles. Hailing from Andalusia, Spain, he began his professional career performing throughout Europe and the Americas. He was the winner of prestigious ”Cante Jondo” at the flamenco festival in Jaen, Spain and was the twice the recipient of the Florida Folk Life Apprenticeship Program as a Master Artist. Mr. Fonta’s guitar can be heard on numerous recordings by prominent Latin artists such as “Cuts Both Ways” by Gloria Estefan.

Flamenco dancer Celia Fonta studied Flamenco, Spanish Classical and Folkloric dance in Madrid with world famous teachers Ciro, La Tati, Paco Romero and Azorin as well as with the great masters such as Merche Esmeralda, el Guito, Antonio Canales and Carmela Greco. She has toured the USA and internationally with notable groups such as the Boston Flamenco Ballet and the Ballet Flamenco La Rosa based in Miami as principal dancer and soloist.

Created by Paco and Celia Fonta, “Siempre Flamenco is dedicated to preserving the tradition and pure art of flamenco in a fresh and engaging performance where the trilogy of guitar song and dance come together in dialogue and are moved in unison by the flamenco “duende.”

When: Saturday 12/14 | 8PM

For ticket information visit www.artsgarage.org

FAU Tuba Concert Sunday

Looking for something unique to cap your weekend? Well, look no further.

Friends and families are invited to join Florida Atlantic University’s tuba and euphonium players in a Tuba Christmas celebration at 5 p.m. on December 15 in Mizner Park.

This special tradition originally began with Indiana University’s professor Harvey G. Phillips, and will be the third annual presentation for FAU students. Participants are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to this free outdoor event. For more information, please call (561) 297-3853.

All music concerts at FAU are sponsored in part by Wells Fargo and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

5 December, 2013 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Tree Lighting, Artist’s Alley & Ike

December 5, 2013 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Eat your heart out Rockefeller Center

Tree Lighting

Don’t miss the lighting of Delray’s legendary 100 foot tree, Thursday, Dec. 5.

On the Ave activities begin at 5 p.m.

Get there early, get your parking and get near the tree to catch all the action.

Santa will arrive in his typical dramatic fashion.

If you miss Santa, he will most likely be selling olive oil Saturday at The Green Market. (That’s an inside joke, but say hello to Jim Nolan, Delray’s chief Santa when you see him.)

Learn more at www.100ftChristmasTree.com

Open Studios in Artist’s Alley

We urge you to put art on your holiday shopping list and we urge you to support local artists.

Fortunately, our artistic community makes it easy to purchase local art, with Open Studios every Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. in Delray’s coolest little neighborhood Artist’s Alley.

The alley runs north and south between NE 3rd and 4th Streets, east of 3rd Avenue and west of the RR tracks.

For more info check out www.ArtistsAlleyDelray.com

TED Returns

We are big fans of the TED conference and we are very fortunate to have our own TEDX event right here in Delray.

Join more than 100 TEDx events around the world in sharing the live stream of the TEDWomen event: with the theme “Invented Here.” The date is Dec 6, from 3 pm-9:30pm. The cost is $50.

Where: Delray Public Library, 100 W Atlantic Ave.

Women are often the creative powerhouses driving progress, and the active force crystalizing change in communities worldwide. To find out why check out the live stream.

For tickets please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxdelraybeachwomen-tickets-9187386721

Walk and Talk: Women from the Heart

When: December 10, 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Where: Royal Palm Place, Boca

Description: Come Right from work, kick off the heels for comfy shoes, meet other women and walk and talk around Royal Palm Place.

Join Sheree Thomas, South Florida’s Lifestyle fitness coach, and window shop while you walk. Learn how to order healthy meals from local restaurant menus and receive discounts for those healthier choices. All fitness levels are welcome.

For more information, contact Sheree at ST13@aol.com

Ike and Val in Delray

The free Friday night concert series continues with a dose of R&B. That’s rhythm and blues for you youngsters.

Ike and Val will on stage at 7:30 p.m.

Make sure to check out the food trucks at the Delray Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave.

2 December, 2013 0 Comments

New Urbanism Guru in Delray Tonight

December 2, 2013 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Andres Duany is in Delray tonight for a free lecture at the Crest Theater.

Do you love cities?
We do.

If you love cities and are interested in hearing what the future holds, Delray Beach Mayor Cary Glickstein invites you to attend a free lecture, tonight, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave.

Visionary architect Andres Duany, known world- wide as one of the fathers of “new urbanism” will offer a provocative talk entitled “A Century For Cities – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”.

The talk is part of a new series of town hall meetings curated by Glickstein who recently held a session on the state of education in Delray. Last week, he announced an ambitious lecture series that will feature top thought leaders on a variety of subjects ranging from parking and smart growth to urban design and transportation.

All lectures are free.

Duany is a particularly compelling figure. Along with his wife, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Duany is a pioneer in the new urbanist movement which essentially calls for a return to some of the traditions of early American towns—town squares, compact development, walkability and yes the dreaded word, density.

New urbanism was developed as an answer to suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment.

One of Duany’s signature projects is Seaside, Florida in the Panhandle. The picturesque community has earned widespread acclaim for its architecture and pedestrian orientation. Critics say it wasn’t dense enough and therefore wasn’t sustainable economically. As a result, Seaside has become a popular vacation and second home destination, but the community doesn’t have the economies of scale to support a true, live, work, play lifestyle.

Regardless, it’s influence has been immense and several communities strive to mimic Seaside’s stunning design.

Duany is a founding principal of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company which has designed over 300 new towns while also working on regional plans and community revitalization projects. Their codes have been adopted throughout the world.

Duany has lectured internationally and is the co-author of three books including his most recent on smart growth. He is a founder of the Congress of New Urbanism and has won several prestigious awards for his architecture and planning work.

27 November, 2013 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Happy Thanksgiving Edition

November 27, 2013 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Happy Thanksgiving from yourdelrayboca.com

Boca Tree lighting tonight; Menorah lighting in Delray

If you’re wondering what to do before Thanksgiving, head on over to Boca Raton and help Mayor Whelchel light the holiday tree tonight.

The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater.

The event is being billed as the start of a new tradition and includes snow (really), rides, fireworks, carolers and a few surprises.

Of course, you can then hit the stores and restaurants at Mizner Park.

Festivities run through 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy!

If you’re in Delray, head on over to the Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square for a menorah lighting ceremony at about 5:15 p.m.

Happy Hanukkah everyone!

Next best thing to T.P.

A tribute to Tom Petty

We love Tom Petty.

We’ve seen him and the Heartbreakers a bunch of times and he’s amazing.

Tom Petty will not be in Delray this weekend, but “The Petty Hearts” will be.

As Tom might say, “the waiting is the hardest part”.

The Delray Center for the Arts’ Free Friday night concert series continues Nov. 29 with a Tom Petty Tribute.

The show kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Be there, The Petty Hearts are awesome.

Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival

It has become a Thanksgiving tradition.

The 14^th annual Downtown Delray Art Festival runs November 30th & December 1^st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The festival takes place on Atlantic and 4^th Avenue.

If you’re an art lover or looking for holiday gifts, you’ll enjoy the festival which is produced by Howard Alan Events and features hundreds of artists.

The festival is a juried show and features hand-crafted artwork including glass, photography, painting, mixed media, jewelry and more.

An art giveaway will give festival patrons an opportunity to win original artwork by participating artist John Galbo. “Reflections” is a 30″x34″ gallery wrapped photography piece valued at $395. The piece will be on display at John’s booth throughout the weekend where registration will also take place until 4:00 pm on Sunday when the winning ticket will be drawn. John’s work can be found on his website: www.johngalbo.com. No purchase is necessary to participate in the giveaway.

Life is a cabaret

Arts Garage Cabaret Series: Billy Stritch

The London Times says this about Billy Stritch: “Stritch is not afraid to dazzle!”

Well, if it’s good enough for The London Times it’s good enough for us.

Stritch headlines The Arts Garage’s Cabaret Series, Friday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m.

Stritch is a Grammy winning composer who specializes in the American songbook. He’s also a colorful performer and accomplished jazz pianist.

Billy’s early inspiration came from great jazz pianists like Oscar Peterson and George Shearing, pop stars Elton John and Billy Joel, and singers Mel Torme, Ella Fitzgerald, Mark Murphy and Carmen McRae. Billy’s celebrated trio Montgomery, Plant & Stritch performed with Mel Torme at Carnegie Hall, and regularly at the Newport Jazz Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival. For more than 20 years, Billy has been a musical supervisor, producer, pianist, and arranger for Liza Minnelli. He has performed at cabaret venues across the nation, as well as at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, at Feinstein’s in New York, The Cinegrill in Hollywood, Birdland, the London Palladium, NHK Hall in Tokyo, and Rio de Janeiro’s Municipale Auditorium.

Now he’dere in downtown Delray. Visit www.artsgarage.org for tickets.

Count on a few surprises when Drew Tucker hits the stage

Drew Tucker and Special Guests

Most locals know Drew Tucker as a debonair musician about town. But if you haven’t seen him perform live, you’re really in for a treat.

Drew, a multi-instrumentalist, promises a blow out performance 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at The Arts Garage.

Vibraphone, marimba, percussion—Drew plays them all.

For this special performance he has surrounded himself with some of the top musicians in the country.

Also expect special guests including Delray’s own “Double Trouble (as seen on TV’s X Factor), Zoe Fromer and we heard one member of the renowned Black Violin.

A can’t miss show.

Visit www.artsgarage.org for tickets.

21 November, 2013 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Jazz, Santana, Stiletto Edition

November 21, 2013 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Stiletto Race Benefits Achievement Centers

Stiletto Race Tonight
There will be a stiletto race in downtown Delray Beach tonight.
Yep. You got that right; people will be sprinting through the streets wearing high heels.
We aren’t the most fun town in Florida for nothing.
The Second Annual Vince Canning Stiletto Race is actually a benefit for the Achievement Centers for Children & Families, one of our favorite charities.
There will be a variety of categories for those brave enough to run in stilettos.
Among them:
Women’s 75 Meter Dash; Men’s 75 Meter Dash; College Competition; Silver Sneaker 65+ ; Waiter Race; Relay; Sexy Strut; Most Creative Shoe; Costume Grand Supreme.
Races begin at 6 and run through 9:30 p.m. on SE 4th Avenue and Atlantic Avenue.
If you don’t want to run, you’ll certainly want to watch.
Delray Stiletto Race Event Road Closures
During the event, the following road closures will be in effect:
SE 4th Avenue will be closed from Atlantic Avenue to SE 1st Street, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Thursday, November 21st.
For event information, please call (561) 266-0003. For road closure information, contact the City’s Public Information Office at (561) 243-7190 or E-mail pio@mydelraybeach.com.

Artists and Entrepreneurs at Artist’s Alley
Tonight from 6-9 p.m., you’ll want to be in Artist’s Alley (near Third Avenue and Third Street in downtown Delray) for their monthly Open Studio and Gallery night.
Great art, friendly artists, wine, snacks and a funky atmosphere made possible by the collection of artists who have breathed new life into a once moribund part of town.
The alley runs north and south between NE 3rd and 4th Streets, east of 3rd Avenue and west of the RR tracks. You’ll also want to check out their new website www. ArtistsAlleyDelray.com
So what about the entrepreneurs? We’re glad you asked.
Innovate Palm Beach is participating in “Global Entrepreneurship Week” by co-founding “The Art Of The Start”, a fusion of art, technology and innovation. AOS is an officially sanctioned Global Entrepreneurship Week event, and that event is set for tonight in Artist’s Alley.
Over 200 entrepreneurs, startups, innovators and funders will descend upon “Artist Alley” for an evening of networking plus hands on displays and presentations by the Delray Beach’s top entrepreneurs and startups.
The event begins at 5pm with a launch party hosted by 3rd & 3rd. Then the attendees will visit the specially designed host resource center and then mingle with the dozens of artists and makers who will be opening their galleries and maker spaces that evening. There will be live music throughout the event provided by Delray Beach’s own “Arts Garage”. The evening will end with an after party back at 3rd & 3rd hosted by Crane’s Beachhouse with more networking and a few surprises
The goal is to highlight Delray Beach as an entrepreneurial friendly city. To that, this event is co-produced by The City of Delray Beach, The Greater Delray Beach Chamber Of Commerce, The Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative, Innovate Palm Beach and www.thereef.biz.

A Santana Tribute Extraordinaire

A Tribute to Santana
Carlos Santana is a rock legend.
He’s not coming to Delray. We saw him last week in Vegas.
But his music will be featured during the free Friday Night Concert Series at the Delray Center for the Arts. “Galo’s Tribute to Santana” kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
Galo is an awesome Santana tribute band and you’ll hear all the hits including “Black Magic Woman, “Oye Como Va” and “Gipsy Queen.”
If you love Latin flavored rock and great guitar work, don’t miss this show.
See you at the pavilion.

Trunk Show Benefits Historical Society
If you prefer jewelry design to Santana, we have a selection for you.
The Delray Beach Historical Society presents “Auriolus Art” featuring the designs of Dr. Doug Layton, a master jewelry designer, historian and artist.
This exclusive trunk show will benefit the Historical Society Friday, Nov. 22.
An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3 Northeast First Street.
A lecture and trunk show will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.
We recently had a chance to chat with Dr. Layton at an Artist’s Alley event. He’s fascinating and this show is highly recommended. Tell Tara we sent you.
For more information, please call 274-9578.

Icons in Delray

The Lettermen In Concert
After you perused the trunk show, you’ll want to head back to the Delray Center for the Arts to catch a performance by The Lettermen.
The legend trio are in town Nov. 22, 23 and 24.
Performances are set for Friday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 2 & 8 pm; Sunday, 2 pm; tickets $45.
One of the most popular vocal groups in music history continues to entertain audiences with their iconic, smooth sound. The trio has seen members come and go over the past 50 years, but group leader Tony Butala has been a constant. Today’s trio includes Butala, Bobby Poynton and Donovan Tea singing the songs that made The Lettermen famous.
For tickets visit www.delraycenterforthearts.org

Doug Bell &B Bellevue Cadillac roll into the garage

Doug Bell at The Arts Garage
If you love a variety of musical styles, don’t miss Doug Bell and Bellevue Cadillac, Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. at The Arts Garage.
Bellevue Cadillac has been performing nationally and internationally for years and you’ll hear jazz, blues, gospel, Philly Soul and Doo Wop, not to mention some music you may recognize from TV shows. The Bellevue Cadillac’s sound has been used on The Soprano’s, Sex And The City and the film Shallow Hal and Me, Myself and Irene.
Visit www.artsgarage.org for tickets and more information.

Holiday Crafts
We’ve given you music, we’ve given you jewelry, art and entrepreneurs.
But we haven’t forgotten about the upcoming holiday season.
The Southern Handcraft Society Holiday Craft Show and Sale is a must see and runs November 21, 22, and 23 at the Vintage Gymnasium at the Delray Center for the Arts.
Thursday and Friday hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; free admission.
The Pineapple Grove Chapter of the Southern Handcraft Society presents their 21st annual juried craft show featuring a variety of handmade gifts, ornaments, jewelry, woodcrafts, cards, quilts, stitchery, toys, trees, dolls, home décor and tasty treats!

Final Week For A Brilliant Show at The Arts Garage
Don’t miss your final chance to see “The Longing And The Short Of It” a wonderful song cycle about the hilarious, heart-wrenching, and thoroughly messy business of being human; a new collection of theatre songs for our time which has it final few shows at The Arts Garage.
The show, which has received rave reviews features the songs of Daniel Mate”. The production runs through Nov. 24.
For show times and information visit www.artsgarage.org

13 November, 2013 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: A Hootenanny in Boca, Folk Rock in Delray and Celebrity Tennis

November 13, 2013 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Craft Whiskey, craft beer and music benefit Tri County Humane Society

The weekend starts early this week at YourDelrayBoca.Com.We are heading to Vegas, really the only place that can compete with our hometown in terms of things to do.

But don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with a slew of suggestions for this weekend.

A Hootenanny in Boca

Fine food, great cocktails, music and a great cause—can you ask for anything more?

Our best bet this weekend is Sonoma House’s Whiskey Bent Hootenanny, Friday, Nov. 15 from 7-11 p.m. at the Sonoma House, 220 NE 11^th Street in Boca.

If you haven’t been to the Sonoma House you’re in for a treat. It’s a great event facility available for weddings, parties and fundraisers.

This Friday’s event is a benefit for the Tri County Humane Society. Tickets are $55 online at www.thesonomahouse.com or bring six friends and pay $45 each. Tickets at the door are $75.

There will be music provided by Uproot Hootenanny, games, a cigar lounge, photo booth, pets for adoption and an art display.

Visitors will enjoy hand crafted whiskey, craft beers, paired with BBQ and other great food provided by The Max Group as in Dennis Max, as in Max’s Harvest, Max’s Grille etc. etc.

Tell Wes and Dennis that we sent you.

Best Bite on the Ave

Start your weekend right at the terrific Crane’s BeachHouse with a cool event called “Best Bite on the Ave.”

From 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, 10 great local restaurants will offer a variety of tasty goodies as they compete for the exalted title of “Best Bite on the Ave”, with each eatery partnering with a local nonprofit organization seeking donations and a chance to win a special $500 prize.

This fun and festive event will be held throughout the hotel. There is no admission charge to attend and live music will be offered throughout the evening.

The participating restaurants and their charity partners this year include:

+ 32 East / Atlantic High School Band

+ Caffe Luna Rosa / Sandoway House

+ Casa Di Pepe / Delray Beach Public Library

+ City Oyster / AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse)

+ Jimmy’s Bistro / Delray Beach Historical Society

+ Pizza Rustica / Caring Kitchen

+ Prime Delray / Take Heed Theatre

+ Salt 7 / Arts Garage

+ Solita Italian / Milagro Center

+ Tryst / Project Holiday

See you at 82 Gleason Street.

Friday Night Concert Series Features Folk Rock

We love folk rock.

In fact, we are listening to The Byrds while typing this.

And just like the song “Turn, Turn,Turn” says, there is a time for free music. And that time is Friday night Nov. 15 at 7:30 at the Delray Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave.

This week’s band is “The KillBillies” (love that name) and they rock.

Formed in January 2011, The KillBillies are Ben Childs, Luke Pennell and Micah Scott. Based in West Palm Beach, they are all touring veterans who have come together through a shared love of rowdy, rootsy music that speaks to the soul and has something to say. Their combined mission is simple, to stand on the shoulders of musical giants of the past to see the future. Playing banjo, mandolin, guitars, dobro, upright bass, tin whistle, saxophone, and a foot percussion rhythm section, they draw on their knowledge of Celtic music, Bluegrass, Folk, Punk, Rock and Country to create their sound. Sounds good to us.

Food trucks, limited chair rental and friends. You can’t go wrong.

Chris Evert Pro Celebrity Classic

If you want to do a little stargazing this weekend, check out the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Nov. 15-17 at the Delray Beach Tennis Stadium.

More than just “hit and giggle” tennis, the event raises big money for charity. Last year, more than $600,000 was raised in three days to fight drug abuse and child neglect in Florida.

Since 1989, close to $21 million has been raised by Chris and friends.

This year, look for Jon Lovitz, Alan Thicke, Pat McEnroe, Boca’s own Vince Spadea, Martina Navratilova, Pam Shriver, Mats Wilander, rock star Gavin Rossdale and the sublime Elisabeth Shue among others.

For ticket info, visit https://www.chrisevert.org/

Have a safe weekend and remember Viva Las Vegas and Delray-Boca.

8 November, 2013 0 Comments

FAU Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 8, 2013 By David Reeves Leave a Comment

Entrepreneurship is the answer

Florida Atlantic University’s Adams Center for Entrepreneurship within the College of Business will celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week beginning Monday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 24, at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road.

Global Entrepreneurship Week is an international celebration of the innovators and job creators that launch startups in which ideas come to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. “Startup Weekend Boca Raton” anchors the celebratory week with a weekend event where entrepreneurs, developers, marketers and innovative thinkers team up to create startup ventures.

The following events offer FAU students, faculty and the greater FAU community opportunities to explore their potential as entrepreneurs and innovators:

2014 FAU Business Plan Competition – Meet the Winners and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence

Monday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m.

This informative workshop provides attendees tips on how to register for the 2014 FAU Business Plan Competition, how to access business plan development and startup resources, and offers the opportunity to meet previous competition winners and the Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, highly experienced and successful executives, entrepreneurs, engineers and attorneys who provide guidance to FAU Business Plan Competition participants. Register today at www.fauwinners.eventbrite.com.

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Making Social Media Make Money

Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m.

Social media has become a critical part of marketing for businesses and individuals. There are now more than 42 million Facebook fan pages offering unprecedented marketing opportunities. YouTube is one of the top websites in the world and individuals are using new marketing vehicles to make millions from their personal expertise. Jay Berkowitz, founder and CEO of Ten Golden Rules, will explore real case studies from 10 businesses and individuals who have used social media to deliver bottom-line profitability for themselves and their businesses. Register today at fausocialmedia.eventbrite.com.

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IBM SME Tookit for Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 9 a.m.

IBM is a global institution embracing innovation. The IBM SME (Small Medium Enterprise) Toolkit is a free program that enables entrepreneurs and small businesses to learn how to implement the sustainable business management practices needed for growth in areas such as finance, accounting, international business, marketing and human resources. IBM Engineers will present this workshop and answer your IBM SME Toolkit questions. Register today at fauibm.eventbrite.com.

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Executive Forum Speaker Series: Scott H. Adams

Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m.

The Executive Forum Speaker Series is designed to provide the wealth of knowledge and experience of inspirational leaders and executives from a wide variety of businesses and industries. The speakers present a brief overview of their businesses, as well as specific professional experiences, followed by a discussion of key issues facing their industries in the current business and economic climate. This session features Scott H. Adams, founder of the FAU Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, a successful and innovative leader in the business community and an enthusiastic advocate of entrepreneurship and innovation. Adams will discuss strengthening the links between education, research, and the development of future business enterprises. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of FAU’s most successful graduates. View the Executive Forum Speaker schedule and register at business.fau.edu/executiveforum.

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Entrepreneur Boot Camp: Special ‘Pitch’ Session

Friday, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m.

Entrepreneur Boot Camp is a fast-paced, 30-hour certificate course designed to help aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs develop an effective business plan utilizing business development fundamentals. FAU students, alumni, faculty/staff and the greater FAU community are welcome to attend this session to learn more about Entrepreneur Boot Camp and hear aspiring entrepreneurs make their pitch. Register today at faubootcamp.eventbrite.com.

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Startup Weekend Boca Raton

Friday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Nov. 24

Startup Weekend is an exciting 54-hour weekend event open to students of all disciplines, FAU alumni and members of the FAU community. It begins with an idea, then teams of entrepreneurs, developers, marketers and innovative thinkers assemble to develop startup ventures. If you’re an “idea person,” entrepreneur, startup enthusiast, passionate about social change, or up for a life-changing weekend, Startup Weekend Boca Raton is for you. Register at bocaraton.startupweekend.org.

For more information on Global Entrepreneur Week, contact Maggie Kelly at 561-297-0927 or mkelly42@fau.edu, or visit business.fau.edu/gew.

7 November, 2013 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: A Girls Night Out, Wine & Seafood, Zumba And More

November 7, 2013 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Perfect for a Girls Night Out

The weekend starts early in Boca/Delray. So take a deep breath, there’s a ton of stuff to do starting tonight.

A Great Girls Night Out

Did you like the book “50 Shades of Grey?” We didn’t read it, but we hear it’s something else.

On Nov. 7 and 8, the Crest Theatre at the Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square will present a spoof on the cultural phenomenon entitled “Cuff Me.”

Tickets are $40 and show time is 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday Night.

“CUFF ME” is the unauthorized, hilarious parody of the Fifty Shades of Grey bestseller. This highly entertaining performance dives into a sexually charged romance in true satirical fashion. Get ready to laugh at this sexy, hysterical romp.

CUFF ME features a score of pop hits (with altered lyrics) performed by a cast of four. The show jumps back and forth between two women reading the series with scenes of actual events from the novel…with a parody twist, of course.

Don’t expect to see a literal translation of Fifty Shades on the stage — this show is all about sending up the phenomenon with over-the-top performances, wild comedy and a slew of musical numbers that turn pop music on its head.

We await your reviews.

Kenny Mikey and Riley Roam entertain and educate

For the Kids

If Cuff Me is for the adults, then we suggest this for the kids.

“Steam Trunk Circus” featuring our good friends Riley Roam and Kenny Mikey is set for Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. also at the Crest Theatre.

The talented duo will perform an educational show that explores the themes of “STEAM”, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

The show is free and seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Trust us on this one, Page Turner Adventures never disappoints.

Wine and Seafood Festival Highlights Weekend

Wine and seafood lovers will have two days to enjoy their favorite pairings during the 2^nd Annual Delray Beach Wine and Seafood Festival, Nov. 9-10.

The festival will be held on the east end of Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal Waterway to A1A.

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at https://www.dbwineandseafood.com/

Highlights include dozens of vendors, seminars, special pairings and two stages featuring musicians.

The festival, run by the Delray Chamber, runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Friday Zumba Gold

Zumba is sweeping the nation and it’s popular in Delray Beach too.

On Friday, Nov. 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. you can take a Zumba class at picturesque Veterans Park, on Atlantic Avenue at the Intracoastal Waterway.

Zumba combines music and dance and is a great way to shape up for the weekend.

Cost is $5 per class for Delray residents, $6 for non-residents. Call 561-243-7350 for more information.

Hope Bash Boca

You read about it first right here on www.yourdelrayboca.com

But now the event is here and it should be on your weekend calendar.

Hope Bash Boca with the theme “Jewels and Jeans” is Friday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boca Resort and Club.

The event is the inaugural fundraiser for Place of Hope at The Haven Campus.

Cost is $250 which benefits a great cause.

Visit www.hopeatthehaven.org for more information.

The Resolvers Free Friday Night Concert

Friday Concert Series: The Resolvers

The Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square continues its hugely popular free concert series Friday night at 7:30 p.m. with The Resolvers.

Voted the “Best Reggae Band” in these parts by the readers of “New Times”, The Resolvers draws influences from classic Jamaican Reggae, Rocksteady, and Ska along with American Rock, Jazz, Funk, and Soul. Their live show has been described as explosive with up to 10 musicians on stage, 5 singers, a full horn section, and a powerful brother & sister on lead vocals.

Rain or shine; bring your blankets and chairs, and bring the family… but PLEASE, no pets or outside food or beverages. Food trucks and cash bar available.

Saturdays at Sanborn

There’s no better way to kick off your Saturday than with yoga.

Every Saturday, you can take an invigorating yoga class at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, in downtown Boca Raton.

Registration is at 8:45 a.m. Class begins at 9 a.m. For more information visit www.downtownboca.org or call 561-393-7703. Classes are free.

Support the Boca Ballet

A Princely Affair

Sunday, Nov. 10 is the date for “A Princely Affair” a luncheon/fundraiser benefitting the Boca Ballet Theatre.

The event kicks off at noon at the Boca Resort and Club. Cost is $45-$90. Visit www.bocaballet.org for more information.

Vitali Imereli violinist extraordinaire

Jazz at The Arts Garage

Saturday night is a big night at Delray’s Arts Garage with a performance by violinist Vitali Imereli.

The show is 8 p.m. For ticket info visit www.artsgarage.org

Imereli’s playing is a true joy to experience. He is a virtuoso in both classical and jazz genres and has performed at concert halls and festivals throughout Europe such as the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland and the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Netherlands. Vitali has performed with and gained the admiration of jazz greats such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Benny Golson and Larry Coryell.

A former Soviet Union expatriate, now living in Finland, Vitali’s talent was recognized at the young age of 5. His early influences include the great Stephane Grappelli and the classical masters. His playing is renowned for its energetic and lyrical style, beautiful phrasing, blistering technique, and his impeccable delivery. “Europe’s #1 Jazz Violinist” begins his American tour here at the Arts Garage. Don’t miss it.