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8 May, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: Leadercast, Beerfest and TEDX

May 8, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Become a better leader

There’s an interesting weekend on tap in Delray Beach and Boca Raton.

Whether you want to satisfy your mind or your palate, we have just the suggestions for you.

LEADERCAST Delray Beach

When: Friday, May 9

Where: Hosted by City of Delray Beach at Palm Beach State College, Boca Raton Campus

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tickets – $75 in advance ($65 students) Includes lunch, refreshments, journal and parking.

Info and Ticket Purchases: www.leadercastdelray.com

Leadercast is a one day leadership event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Georgia to hundreds of locations around the world. This year’s program will be held in the Lecture Hall of Palm Beach State College Boca Raton Campus and will focus on the theme “Beyond You.”

The diverse group of internationally-acclaimed authors, leadership experts and practitioners will share insights that will help leaders empower others at work, at home and in the community to make choices that matter.

Speakers for this year’s event include:

Malcolm Gladwell, Desmond Tutu, Dr. Henry Cloud, Simon Sinek, Laura Bush, Andy Stanley and more. P.S. Sinek is the bomb.

Guest MC — Karen Granger, president of the Delray Chamber.

To purchase tickets, go to www.leadercastdelray.com.

Looking for Inspiration: TEDX Boca

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” And after one year in Delray, the event is headed to Boca Raton with a wide variety of speakers that are sure to leave you inspired.

This year’s event is set for May 9 at FAU. It’s an eclectic line-up featuring accomplished speakers with backgrounds in technology, sales, design, environmental science and more.

Featured speakers include sea level expert John Englander, hypnotist Lucas Handwerker, violinist Randi Fishenfeld and architect Lynn Min.

TEDX is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level.

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x stands for an independently organized TED event.

What you’ll find at every TEDx event:

•TED’s celebrated format: A suite of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances (live, or just TEDTalks videos from TED.com) on a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and wonder — and to provoke conversations that matter

•TEDTalks videos: A minimum of two pre-recorded talks from the acclaimed TEDTalks video series (these talks are available free on TED.com)

•Bias-free programming: Lack of any commercial, religious or political agenda.

For tickets and more information visit www.TEDXBocaRaton.com

Beerfest

The Delray Center for the Arts will host Old School Beerfest, Friday evening.

The event is an ale-abration (we made that word up) of craft beers and ciders sure to delight beer lovers and those who love to discover the next big brand.

VIP ticket holders can enjoy tastings from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the event opens up to everyone over 21 with a ticket at 7:30.

The event features unlimited tastings of domestic and international brews, including the work of some home brewers. For those who prefer wine, there will be some very tasty vintages on site as well.

Tickets are:

Advance: $30 (general admission) and $50 (VIP). Advance sales close at 3 pm on Friday.

Gate: $40 (general admission) and $60 (VIP).

Visit www.delraycenterforthearts.org for tickets.

The event also features blues and R&B music.

28 April, 2014 0 Comments

Remembering the Holocaust

April 28, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day and people all over the world will stop and remember the victims of the Holocaust.

In a world still struggling with hatred, violence, racism and anti-Semitism, Holocaust Memorial Day has a special resonance.

In Boca Raton, the day was marked with a march of solidarity through the streets of Boca yesterday.

Congressman Ted Deutch and Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie spoke at the memorial event along with three local people with personal experiences from the Holocaust. These riveting stories of a concentration camp survivor, a camp liberator and a participant in the life-changing March of the Living for high school youth help to raise public awareness and provide enduring meaning for people of all faiths, with the message that the atrocities of the Holocaust will never be repeated.

“At the March of Remembrance, it is important that Christians stand with the Jewish people to say, ‘Never again!’ All of us should take part and be reminded of what happens when neighbors do nothing,” declared Pastor Tye Riter of Reveal Fellowship.

The March of Remembrance is a regional, collaborative effort uniting the Southeast Florida community through churches, synagogues and community groups. Planning for this event has included, among others, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Reveal Fellowship, Victory Church, The Flame Society, Temple Beth El, and Boca Raton Christian School. This assembly of Jewish and Christian denominations will honor living survivors and pay tribute to the lives that were lost, while also raising awareness of the lessons to be learned from the genocide that transpired more than seventy years ago.

“The March of Remembrance is a unique opportunity for the entire community, Jewish and non-Jewish, to come together to remember the atrocities of the Holocaust,” said Jill Rose, Jewish Community Relations Council Co-chair. “It is through our combined strength that we can say, ‘Never again’, and ensure that our voices are heard.”

Rabbi Dan Levin of Temple Beth El in Boca Raton considers the March of Remembrance to be a significant event for members of all faiths as they join together in unity, “Temple Beth El is grateful for the opportunity to commemorate Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, with such a broad-based collaborative effort across the spectrum of religious life in our community. It is inspiring to see that so many people from so many different walks of life choose to come together to say that love and respect, not bigotry and hatred, are the values on which we will build our world together.”

12 March, 2014 0 Comments

Water Cooler Wednesday: A Blast From Our Past

March 12, 2014 By David Reeves Leave a Comment

Courtesy of Bruce Allen

Delray Beach native Bruce Allen sent us this photo of his grandfather’s store on Atlantic Avenue. Nothing like a bit of nostalgia.

Bruce tells us that the photo was taken January 1922 and that Sam Allen’s store was in the same building where Vince Canning’s shoe store is today.

Please send us some of more of these vintage photos of the area. They get Jeff all choked up.

Send pictures to dave@yourdelrayboca.com

10 March, 2014 0 Comments

Woodfield Country Club Announces Major Renovations

March 10, 2014 By David Reeves Leave a Comment

Woodfield Country Club in Boca is getting a $23.7 million makeover.

Woodfield Country Club, one of the area’s premier residential communities with world-class resort amenities, has announced a $23.75 million renovation plan that will begin in 2015 and continue for approximately two-three years.

Architectural plans and timetables will be finalized this year with construction to begin in early 2015.

“We have been successful in bringing an attractive and affordable plan to the membership that will enhance the resort-style experience,” said Eben Molloy, General Manager of Woodfield Country Club.

“Maintaining our position as the premier family country club in the fiercely competitive local marketplace involves continually investing in our club and evolving to meet the needs of current and future members.”

Woodfield’s home sales have increased annually in recent years, a trend indicating that the community is meeting the needs of home buyers seeking year-round, family-oriented lifestyles, according to Molloy.

“Our ability to attract families and those seeking a vibrant lifestyle sets us apart from many other country club communities,” added Molloy. “The planned improvements are the direct result of input from our members. There is a combination of renovations that appeal to children as well as adults.

“This diversity is what has established Woodfield as the premier family country club in Boca Raton.”

The Long Range Plan was developed in 2011 after surveying members and ranking projects by importance. It was approved by the members in December 2013.

“Our goal was to get support from our members,” said Molloy. “We accomplished this by asking for their input and incorporating their suggestions into the plan. As a result, our members understand the financial aspects as well as the timeframes for this ambitious plan that will enhance the country club experience at Woodfield.”

The plan involves new and expanded card rooms, an interior design refresh in the main clubhouse and dining areas, along with an overhaul of the fitness, aquatics, poolside dining and child care areas. A major addition is a new building and play area for the exclusive use of younger members.

“So many of our members have children,” said Molloy. “We are improving an already outstanding and safe amenity for young children and teenagers.”

The outdoor playground and kids pools with such interactive features as splash pad and aquatic playground, will be centrally located in one area next to the new Kids Korner building. The Kids Korner building will include a child care area for younger children as well as a dedicated teen area with pool tables, video games, air hockey, and much more.

Other significant improvements include the addition of a lap pool, a zero entry resort-like swimming pool, and new a poolside dining venue. The renovation will also feature an expanded workout facility and larger high end salon. Additionally, the golf practice area will receive improvements such as an enhanced practice area and teaching facilities.

“Woodfield is a young, vibrant community,” added Molloy, “and it’s refreshing and encouraging to see that the members support a well-planned future for their club and are enthusiastic about re-investing in their community.”

About Woodfield Country Club

Woodfield Country Club is a family-oriented social and recreational full-service equity country club featuring a wide range of residential selections and world-class, resort-style amenities.

The country club features an 18-hole championship golf course, nationally recognized tennis program, a fitness and salon/spa complex, and an array of casual and fine dining opportunities.

For more information on Woodfield Country Club, visit www.woodfield.org or call 561-994-5203.

17 February, 2014 0 Comments

Monday Musings: Fresh Market Equals Fresh Competition & More

February 17, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Graffiti eggplant at the new Fresh Market on U.S.1 and Linton Boulevard.

In praise of Fresh Market

The new Fresh Market has opened in Delray and it’s magnificent.
Aside from adding 90 jobs and $3.4 million of investment to the Delray economy, Fresh Market brings much needed competition and quality to the Delray grocery scene.
Publix has always been a good corporate citizen but even some diehard fans admit that the venerable franchise will benefit from the competition.

Suddenly the local grocery market is heating up after years of inactivity. Walmart has opened a neighborhood market on South Federal Highway and Trader Joe’s is slated for an adjacent corner of Linton and U.S 1. in the new Delray Place development.
The new competition should drive both prices and quality.
The Fresh Market is not a large store, but it is packed with different brands and even uses some local suppliers. The quality is apparent in every aisle and a lot of time and effort goes into creating an experience for the shopper. This is a store that beckons you to peruse every aisle and marvel at things you might not have seen before including an array of “dry” soda and “graffiti eggplant.”
Walmart’s Neighborhood Market is also a relatively small store, conducive for bargain hunting and quick trips for fill in items.
Trader Joe’s will bring another element to the market when it opens later this year. The chain is full of personality and while it doesn’t carry a whole lot of SKU’s, the selection is eclectic, almost curated.
For those readers in Boca, this may sound like no big deal. You’ve had Fresh Market and Whole Foods for awhile now, not to mention a few small grocers, including a great organic market in east Boca. But for Delray, this is big news and long overdue.
We’re grateful for the choices.

Andy Roddick joked about a serve that hit only 109 on the radar gun.
“Brooklyn wouldn’t have married me if she saw that.”

Champions Tour

It was a busy weekend at the Delray Beach International Tennis Stadium.
The Champions Tour featuring Andy Roddick, Mats Wilander, Goran Ivanisevic, Aaron Krickstein and others was entertaining and perfect for long time tennis fans who loved the era when tennis was more than a big serve and one crack of a forehand.
Sure, Roddick had the biggest serve of all–he did set a world record on the Delray stadium court during a Davis Cup tie against Sweden in 2004–but he can also hit the ball. And Wilander..well at almost 50 he can still run, retrieve, serve, volley and return.
We especially enjoy seeing Krickstein, the director of tennis at St. Andrew’s in Boca. He hasn’t missed an event in Delray and he still resembles the teenager who played an epic match at the U.S. Open against Jimmy Connors all those years ago.
While the older guys played on center court, the new generation slugged it out on the side courts in an effort to qualify for this week’s Delray Beach Open, an ATP event.
It was fun to see the contrasts in the style of play.
Mikael Pernfors, a two-time NCAA singles champ, former Swedish Davis Cupper, and 80s-90s stalwart likes to construct points by moving his opponent around the court, using angles and spins before pouncing on a weak shot.
The young guys are all power and brawn, hitting serves at 120 miles per hour plus and teeing off on both wings. The points are short, almost brutal, as the ball is punished more than stroked.
I still love the game and admire the new style, but I think the old game was better.
Sorry, folks.
See ya at the Open this week.

5 February, 2014 0 Comments

Water Cooler Wednesday: Interview with YMCA CEO Dick Pollock

February 5, 2014 By David Reeves Leave a Comment

Dick Pollock has provided steady leadership at the YMCA

Dave Reeves recently caught up with Dick Pollock, President & CEO of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County. Dick discusses his long career as a “Y” executive, his travels, dancing acumen, and his golf game.

Dick, you’ve had a long and interesting career with the YMCA. How have you seen the organization change during your 40-plus years?

Like our nation, the Y has evolved over the years. Beginning as an institution for men and boys, today’s YMCA includes women and girls, families and seniors, and a membership that is wonderfully diverse. Programmatically, the Y maintains traditional programs such as wellness, sports, swimming and camping in state-of-the-art facilities. Additionally, the Y is a cause-driven organization devoted to strengthening communities through programs related to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. New initiatives include diabetes prevention, drowning prevention, and education enrichment for our day campers and after-school kids.

We understand you’ve been with YMCAs in some interesting locales. Tell us a little bit about this.

I began my professional career in Youngstown, Ohio at the Y where I grew up learning to swim, playing basketball, and attending summer camp. After five years working in my hometown, I applied for a position in the International Division of the YMCA known as Young Professionals Abroad. I was accepted and assigned to manage a small hotel and conference center in Tiberias, Israel, a branch of the Jerusalem YMCA. During the course of my two years there I studied Hebrew and Arabic and travelled extensively throughout Israel, Egypt, and the Middle East. Since then I have held CEO positions in Plattsburgh and Albany, New York; Red Bank, New Jersey; and here in South Florida. Over the years I have had the good fortune to visit YMCAs in 20 different countries in Asia, Latin America, Africa, New Zealand, Europe, and the Middle East.

What Plans do you have for The YMCA of South Palm Beach County in terms of new programs, expansions, or new locations?

I mentioned program initiatives earlier. Right now our Y operates in two major facilities in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. We also manage an employee wellness center and licensed child care at NCCI’s headquarters, and we operate an inter-generational child care program at the Volen Center. A natural next step for expansion would be in Delray Beach. We have had preliminary discussion with local officials and we feel confident that a Y or Y programs in Delray would be successful.

We recall that you reached a milestone by winning Boca’s Ballroom Battle, a local “dancing with the Stars” competition. Tell us about the challenge and what it was like to win.

I was privileged to take part in the George Snow Foundation’s Ballroom Battle along with seven other community minded competitors. We all practiced dance routines twice a week for the four months leading up the competition being led by the professional dancers from the local Fred Astaire studio. I’m the kind of guy who might try out a few moves at a wedding or gala but, believe me, the ballroom thing was a little out of my wheelhouse. My professional partner selected music from the dance scene in the movie “Pulp Fiction” where John Travolta dances with Uma Thurman. On the night of the event everyone performed their routines beautifully but the judges selected me as the winner of the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy for the best male competitor. The real winners were the kids who receive scholarship assistance from the Snow Foundation with money raised from this and other events.

We’ve heard through the grapevine that your golf game suffered while your dancing skills improved. Can you tell us about that phenomenon?

It’s true that, since my incursion into the world of ballroom dance, my golf handicap has ballooned from a 9 to an 18! While I can’t really attribute my slump to the cause-and-effect of dancing, I feel relatively certain that if I devoted two hours a week for lessons and practice for four months I could turn my game around.

29 January, 2014 0 Comments

Water Cooler Wednesday: An Interview With Garlic Fest Founder Nancy Stewart-Franczak

January 29, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

Nancy Stewart-Franczak has helped make Delray America’s Most Fun City

Editor’s Note:

About 10 years ago, Nancy Stewart-Franczak called me up and said she wanted to take me to the “stinkiest” city in America, Gilroy, California. She was organizing a trip to Gilroy to visit their Garlic Festival and she felt the mayor (me at the time) needed to see what the possibilities of the festival were. I was blown away. The entire Gilroy community turned out for the Garlic Fest which was both a financial boom for the town and a great bonding experience for residents. That trip gave me insight into Nancy and how she thinks and works. She’s all about Delray and she believes in the power of events to make money and to bring a community together. We sat down with Nancy on the eve of The Garlic Festival (feb. 7-9) to discuss the event, her philosophy and some surprising impacts that events bring to our community.

Garlic Fest is coming up fast, tell us how the festival has evolved over the years and what to expect this year?

Garlic Fest has grown from:

– an attendance of 2,000 and an opening budget of $10,000 to an attendance of 40,000 and an opening budget of over $400,000.

– from featuring local musical acts to national recording acts

– from a locally recognized event to nationwide recognition!

– Garlic Fest also brought home five International Awards and 11 state of Florida awards to the City of Delray Beach last year.

What keeps you motivated after so many years and special events?

That’s easy – passion. I always say that running events is not for the faint at heart. For me personally, I discovered it’s in my blood. My favorite part of producing events is opening night, watching all the people arrive and wondering which of our guerilla marketing efforts touched these people. I am also motivated by the fact that we are a fund-raiser for 11 other non-profit organizations in our city.

Why are special events important for Delray Beach?

I feel strongly that special events are one of the main reasons Delray Beach is on the map!

Beginning with Art and Jazz on the Avenue, street events were initiated to attract visitors into our downtown over 15 years ago. In the early days, many of us sat on committees to outline goals and visions for Delray. It is so rewarding to still be a resident and business owner in town and to look around and realize that what we envisioned has come to fruition, Events attract visitors to Delray Beach and while here, they discover all the treasures in our beautiful seaside town – the restaurants, the shops, the beach, etc.

We know, some folks complain, but is there a reason to keep innovating in Delray, or should the city just stop doing events?

Someone will always complain. Each event produced benefits business in different ways. There is no exact fit for all. Take them away, however, and I am certain that we will realize very quickly the importance of special events in our community. Other cities that we work with marvel at the success Delray Beach has seen and would love to see successful events produced in their towns.

This festival is interesting in that it raises money for local non-profits. How much has Garlic Fest raised over the years?

As of last year, Delray Beach Garlic Fest has contributed over $430,000 back to the non-profit organizations that staff the event. This year we are confident to hit the $500,000 mark.

YourDelrayBoca will have full coverage of the Garlic Festival next week. Thanks, Nancy for sharing your thoughts! Visit https://dbgarlicfest.com/ for more info.

23 January, 2014 0 Comments

Weekend Best Bets: The Resolvers, Jazz and Charity

January 23, 2014 By Jeff Perlman Leave a Comment

The Resolvers in Delray

The Resolvers are Back

If you like high energy fun music, don’t miss The Resolvers Friday night at the outdoor pavilion at the Delray Center for the Performing Arts.

The Resolvers were rained out last fall but agreed to come back and play the free Friday Concert Series at the pavilion. The music begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Resolvers play what is called ‘Big Band Reggae.’ As the name implies, the new sound 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 vocal roles.

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.

Randy Brecker at The Arts Garage

Jazz legend Randy Brecker is playing the Arts Garage Saturday night, but hurry the show is nearly sold out.

Visit www.artsgarage,org for tickets. If you are lucky enough to grab a ticket you are in for a serious musical treat.

The five time Grammy winner is one of the most versatile trumpet players on the planet.

Let us know, if you go.

Spanish River Church Sponsors

2^nd Annual Ride 4 Orphans

Ride 4 Orphans

Spanish River Church is hosting its 2nd annual Ride 4 Orphans charity bike ride on Saturday, February 15. But we mention this early, because we want you to register.

Proceeds from the event will benefit orphans in Chad and Malawi (in Africa), in Haiti and foster children at The Place of Hope/Haven Campus in Boca Raton.

The ride starts and finishes at Spanish River Church in Boca Raton. This year there is a choice of 30 and 62-mile routes through Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and Palm Beach. Riders return to Spanish River Church on scenic AIA. There are five rest stops along the routes hosted by partner churches: Boynton Beach Community Church, Lake Osborne Church, Truth Point Church, West Park Baptist Church and The Avenue Church. New this year is a Kid’s Fun Ride which will feature a four mile ride and activities for children ages 6 to 12.

Last year’s ride raised funds to provide reliable power for orphanages in Chad, Malawi and Haiti. It was the first time these orphanages had access to electricity. An example of this is Fayeton orphanage in Gonaives, Haiti where a solar power system purchased with Ride 4 Orphans funds was installed to provide light and power along with a refrigerator and freezer for the children there. Funds from this year’s event will go to continue those projects as well as to benefit Place of Hope, The Haven Campus in Boca Raton. The place of hope provides support and homes for children in foster care

The ride starts at 7:30 am with the kids activities beginning at 9 am. A light breakfast is served before the ride and there is an after-ride luncheon with entertainment, awards and raffle prizes. T-shirts and goody bags will be given to the first 400 registered riders.

Participants can register online at www.ride4orphans.com or for more information call 561-994-5000.

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.