Boynton Beach Mall’s First Green Market of the Season 10/2/16

Boynton Beach Mall’s First Green Market of the Season
Sunday, 10/02/2016 – 10/02/2016 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Boynton-Beach-Mall-ExteriorBoynton Beach Mall
801 N Congress Ave,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

Cost: free

Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination, will host its first Green Market event of the season on Sunday, October 2, from noon to 5 p.m., between the Cinemark 14 Theater and TooJay’s, Shoppers seeking a fresh alternative to traditional groceries will find farm-to-market produce, plants and spices, health-related vendors, crafts and more from a variety of local and community businesses at this free event.

For more information, please call (561) 736-7900 or visit www.boyntonbeachmall.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/BoyntonBeachMall and follow us on Instagram @shopboyntonmall and Twitter @BoyntonMall.

Seasonal Holiday Job Fair at Boynton Beach Mall 10/6/16

Seasonal Holiday Job Fair at Boynton Beach Mall
Thursday, 10/06/2016 – 10/06/2016 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Boynton Beach Mall
801 N. Congress Ave.,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426-3315
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Cost: Free

Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop family shopping, dining and entertainment destination, will host a Seasonal Holiday Job Fair. The event will provide an opportunity for employment seekers to learn about and apply for full and part-time job openings at some of its 135 stores and restaurants, this fall. Available retail and food service positions include openings at Victoria’s Secret, H&M, and Madame Butterfly, among others.

Additionally, various Boynton Beach local businesses will be set-up in Center Court to meet with applicants.

Retailers and local businesses will be reviewing resumes and conducting on-the-spot interviews. Boynton Beach Mall recommends that applicants arrive early to secure the best positions, bring proper identification and dress to impress.

For more information, please call (561) 736-7902 or visit www.boyntonbeachmall.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/BoyntonBeachMall and follow us on Instagram @shopboyntonmall and Twitter @BoyntonMall.

Adrianna Foster: A Motivational Concert Experience 9/17/16

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Adrianna Foster: A Motivational Concert Experience
Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Office Depot Foundation Auditorium
adriannafostermotivationalconcert6600 N Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33496
Cost: Free Tickets
Reserve Tickets Online

A Motivational Concert Experience “Be a Difference Maker” presented by Office Depot Foundation
Hosted by Marly Q. Creator of PARK Project & 5K PARK Fest
Featuring Jamie Levenshon, Chair of 100+ Women Who Care, Miami-Dade

GET READY for an unforgettable VOICE and LIVE musical performance like NONE OTHER!
This one-of-a-KIND concert was created FOR YOU … to inspire, empower and unite hundreds of kind minded people to CELEBRATE and SUPPORT one another and the growing philanthropic community of South Florida!

Adrianna Foster’s music has MILLIONS of views on YouTube and remains on the Top Charts in Latin America since 2008! She is a pioneer in harnessing music, as the universal language, combined with motivational speaking to re-ignite the spark within us all, promoting radical self-love and kindness to create a ripple effect worldwide.

Adrianna Foster “A Motivational Concert Experience” is NOW TOURING all over South Florida (and soon, nationwide!) thanks to a collaborate effort with PARK Project, a 501c3 non profit organization and volunteer-driven movement, on a mission to inspire YOU to BE the sPARK (someone who Performs Acts of Random Kindness)!

KIWANIS CLUB CARS & CRAFTS AT BOYNTON BEACH MALL 9/4/16

KIWANIS CLUB CARS & CRAFTS AT BOYNTON BEACH MALL
Sunday, 09/04/2016 – 09/04/2016 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
antique-car-showBoynton Beach Mall
801 N. Congress Avenue,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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Cost: Free; $10 for craft brew samplings (must be 21 or older with valid proof of identification)

The Boynton Beach Kiwanis Club presents “Cars & Crafts” showcasing hundreds of antique, customs, hot rods, bikes and trucks combined with craft vendors and samplings of 10 craft brews at Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop family shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Sales of the craft beers will directly benefit the nonprofit educational and community assistance programs provided by the Boynton Beach Kiwanis Club.

The event will also feature live music by Boynton Beach resident Lacy Mandigo, a finalist on The Voice, a DJ, Food Trucks and more.

Since 1948, the Boynton Beach Kiwanis Club has been serving the community. The nonprofit organization supports three Sponsored Leadership Programs – K-Kids at Crosspointe Elementary, Builders Clubs at Christa McAuliffe Middle and St. Mark’s Catholic School. It’s Bring Up Grades (BUG) and Terrific Kids programs are designed to promote personal and academic growth in area schools. The Boynton Beach Kiwanis Club also has several signature service projects including a monthly recognition of the Boynton Beach Police Department, the yearly Child ID Card initiative and a fishing tournament to raise additional funds.

For more information, please call (561) 736-7902 or visit www.boyntonbeachmall.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/BoyntonBeachMall and follow us on Instagram @shopboyntonmall and Twitter @BoyntonMall.

Art and Skincare form the South of France 9/10/16

Art and Skincare form the South of France
Saturday, 09/10/2016 – 09/10/2016 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2016-08-21-at-2.31.50-PMNeiman Marcus
Town Center at Boca Raton, 5860 Glades Rd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
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Cost: Free but call or email to reserve your seat

Neiman & Marcus Boca Raton cordially invites you to enjoy The art of Skincare
Learn the latest techniques from La Mer Specialists while you view the exquisite sculptures created by Artist Marie Donze
Champagne and lite bites served
Register-to-Win a skincare set from La Mer and a piece of Marie Donze’s Artwork
Special gift with qualifying purchase of La Mer
Saturday, September 10, 4 to 7p.m. Cosmetics
Please reply to 561-417-5151 Ext 1320

Arrive in Style With Free Back to School Event at Boynton Beach Mall 8/6/16

Arrive in Style With Free Back to School Event at Boynton Beach Mall
Saturday, 08/06/2016 – 08/06/2016 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Boynton-Beach-Mall-ExteriorBoynton Beach Mall – Center Court
801 N. Congress Ave,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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Cost: Free

Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination, will host an “Arrive in Style” Back-to-school event featuring a fashion show in Center Court near H&M, free school supplies giveaways, health screenings and entertainment. Parents can also meet with educational and after-school activity vendors and sign-up their children for a free membership in Boynton Beach Mall’s new kids program, The KidX Club.

The event will coincide with Florida’s Tax-free Weekend taking place August 5 – 7. Tax-free items will include clothing, footwear and bags that cost $60 or less and school supplies that cost $15 or less.

Fuzion 8/28/16

Fuzion
Saturday, 08/28/2016 – 04:00 pm – 10:00 pm
fuzion-aug-28Downtown West Palm Beach
444 W Rail Road Ave,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
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Cost: Earlybird Presold $30, Presold $35, At the Gate $40, VIP Cabanas available

All-new, All-inclusive, Brand New Event: FUZION hits West Palm Beach August 28, 2016
All you can eat and drink for just one price

Featuring a Menu of Rum Infused Turkey, Jerk Chicken, Festival, and Sweet and Sour Chicken

Enjoy Music By Waggy Tee (99Jamz), DJ Delano (Renaissance Sound), Black Supreme (Palm Beach’s Very Own), House Arrest (Soca), and a special guest DJ

Call 954-736-6243 for more information

Lennar Hosts “Grill & Chill” Family Fun Day BBQ 7/9/16

Lennar Hosts “Grill & Chill” Family Fun Day BBQ
Sunday, 07/09/2016 – 07/09/2016 12:00 am – 04:00 pm
Lennar-Grill-and-ChillSilverwood Estate Welcome Home Center
5376 Hypoluxo Road,
Lake Worth, Florida 33463
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Join Lennar in their summer celebrations with their “Grill and Chill” Family Fun Day BBQ on Saturday, July 9 at their luxury single-family home gated community, Silverwood Estates. Families will enjoy an afternoon of fun activities and tasty BBQ from Noon to 4 PM at the Silverwood Estates Welcome Home Center, located at 5376 Hypoluxo Rd., Lake Worth, FL 33463.

FPL’s Manatee Lagoon presents children’s storytime 6/23/16

FPL’s Manatee Lagoon presents children’s storytime
Thursday, 06/23/2016 – 07/28/2016 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center
6000 N. Flagler Drive,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
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Cost: free

This summer, Manatee Lagoon will give kids a peek under the sea and the lagoon with marine-themed storytime every Thursday during Manatee Tales & More. Each specially selected story will teach children about ecosystems and wildlife through engaging tales about fish, clams, manatees and more. Manatee Lagoon’s own Manatee Master story tellers will share various colorful stories about the aquatic species that live in the Lake Worth Lagoon.

Along with the stories, hands-on craft projects will reinforce themes learned from the books. Children ages 3 to 8, under parental supervision, are invited to learn about the Lagoon and its ecosystem through story books in this free, 30-minute session.

Participants may register at Manatee Lagoon or online at VisitManateeLagoon.com/event. A full monthly calendar of events is also available.

FPL’s Manatee Lagoon presents free Sunday Afternoon lectures 6/26/16

FPL’s Manatee Lagoon presents free Sunday Afternoon lectures
Sunday, 06/26/2016 – 07/31/2016 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center
6000 N. Flagler Drive,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
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Cost: free

This summer, Manatee Lagoon will offer a chance to learn more about the marine environment and its inhabitants every week with the afternoon lecture series, Sunday Afternoons at Manatee Lagoon. Each week, an esteemed environmental expert will discuss a new topic about our marine environment ranging from the causes and effects of migratory patterns, to how manatees communicate to the dangers of invasive species and more.

Following the lectures, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the scientists to learn more about the week’s topic and their ongoing work.

Boynton Beach Mall, in Conjunction with Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management, to Host Hurricane Preparedness Expo 6/18/16

Boynton Beach Mall, in Conjunction with Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management, to Host Hurricane Preparedness Expo
Saturday, 06/18/2016 – 06/18/2016 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Boynton-Beach-Mall-ExteriorBoynton Beach Mall
801 N Congress Ave,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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Cost: Free

Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination, will host a Hurricane Preparedness Expo in anticipation and preparation for storm season. Hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts until November 30, 2016. The informative event, presented in conjunction with Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management, is also sponsored by The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, The Red Cross – who will give tips about Hurricane Preparedness and The Home Depot.

Representatives from various public sector agencies will be available to answer insurance, flood, safety procedures and other hurricane-related questions. In addition, a WPBF Channel 25 meteorologist will be on-hand to answer weather questions.

Boynton Beach Mall to Kick Off New Free KidX Club With X Marks the Spot 6/11/16

Boynton Beach Mall to Kick Off New Free KidX Club With X Marks the Spot
Saturday, 06/11/2016 – 06/11/2016 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
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801 N Congress Ave,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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Cost: Free

Children of all ages are invited to attend the KidX Club’s inaugural kickoff event, “X Marks the Spot,” at Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination. “X Marks the Spot” will challenge kids with a mall-wide scavenger hunt for treats and prizes.

Boynton Beach Mall’s KidX Club is a free program for children featuring activities that invite them to explore their world. The purpose of these events is for members to have fun, playful and educational experiences. Whether it’s expression through art, safety or fitness activities, the KidX Club brings enriching events to members and their families that inspire them to explore, experience and excel.

FPL’s Manatee Lagoon summer series features waterfront art classes 6/10/16,

FPL’s Manatee Lagoon summer series features waterfront art classes
Saturday, 06/10/2016 – 07/30/2016 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm
Manatee Lagoon
6000 N. Flagler Drive,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Website
Cost: $15 for 90min class kids/ $30 for 2 hour adult class

Starting this summer, Manatee Lagoon is offering patrons onsite art classes twice weekly, providing class participants sweeping waterfront vistas of the Lake Worth Lagoon to help channel their creative energies. Adult classes are on Friday evenings; children’s classes are Saturday afternoons. Local artist and Manatee Lagoon “Manatee Master” Hannah Cooper, will lead the classes.

Beginning on Friday, June 10, for adults and Saturday, June 11, for children ages 6-12, guests will be invited to learn about the Lagoon and its ecosystem though artistic expression. Adults will paint a different Lake Worth Lagoon species each week, while simultaneously learning about that particular animal’s place in the overall local ecosystem. Adults will leave each class with their original canvas.

Children’s art activities will vary and include seascapes on canvas or coconuts, drawing food cycles, water colors, sculpting and crafts. Adults and children alike will learn art techniques such as mixing colors and shading while at the same time gain an understanding of the scientific wonders of the area’s animals and habitats.

On Fridays, guests experience a creative and relaxing night out, and on Saturdays, the beautiful scenery, free coffee and Wi-Fi help parents while away the time as their children have fun with art and science. Classes are $30 per two-hour session for adults; $15 for each 90-minute children’s class. The registration fee covers all supplies. Space is limited, and participants may register at Manatee Lagoon or online for Artful Learning and can access a complete monthly calendar of events at VisitManateeLagoon.com/events.

FPL’s Manatee Lagoon Offers Waterfront Yoga Classes 5/17/16, 5/19/16

FPL’s Manatee Lagoon Offers Waterfront Yoga Classes
Tuesday, 05/17/2016 – 05/17/2017 06:45 am – 07:45 am
Manatee Lagoon
6000 N. Flagler Drive,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
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Cost: $5 per session – cash only

Manatee Lagoon is offering a new way for visitors to find their center during Mindful Moments at Manatee Lagoon, a weekly yoga series held on the beautiful waterway of the Lake Worth Lagoon. Classes will be taught every Tuesday and Thursday by FPL Wellness instructor Yvonne Gross during sunrise and sunset.

Beginning on Tuesday, May 17, guests will experience mindful yoga practice for a variety of class types ranging from “soft” to more challenging yoga poses. Class specifics and practice details will be shared prior to each class. Visitors may participate for $5 per session (cash only), and can register at Manatee Lagoon or online at http://www.visitmanateelagoon.com/events.

Free Storytime at Boynton Beach Mall 4/30/16

FREE Storytime at Boynton Beach Mall
Saturday, 04/30/2016 – 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Boynton Beach Mall
801 N. Congress Ave,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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Cost: FREE

Storytime is back at Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Sponsored by Yankee Candle Co., this month’s outing will feature story readings, arts & crafts and special treats. Save the date for upcoming Storytime sessions:
Saturday, July 30
Saturday, September 17
Saturday, December 17

Moments at Manatee Lagoon 4/6/16

Moments at Manatee Lagoon
Wednesday, 04/06/2016 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
manatee-lagoon-logoManatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco Discovery Center
6000 N. Flagler Drive,
West Palm beach, Florida 33407
Website
Cost: Free

Moments at Manatee Lagoon is an interactive talk and tour of Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco Discovery Center. Learn about Florida’s iconic sea animal through interactive and engaging exhibits and hear from experts themselves.

Moments at Manatee Lagoon is held EVERY Wednesday and Saturday starting Wednesday, April 6 and includes the following activities:

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Much Ado about Manatees Walking Tour
Guests will experience all that Manatee Lagoon has to offer, while learning about manatees from the inside out. The walking tour will include discussions on manatee anatomy, physiology, and GPS tracking. Patrons can touch and feel manatee high-bone density and marching molars and engage in interactive, touch-screen displays.

2 – 3 p.m. – Lake Work Lagoon: A Natural Treasure in our Backyard Educational Talk
Explore the Lake Worth Lagoon through this engaging presentation discussing the Lagoon’s environment and wildlife as well as the history of the Lake Worth Lagoon.

SPACE IS LIMITED so register today at Manatee Lagoon or contact us online at www.visitmanateelagoon.com. Registration is free and each participant with receive a Moments at Manatee Lagoon sticker upon arrival!

Learn more at www.visitmanateelagoon.com

South Florida’s 1st Annual Star Search 4/15/16

South Florida’s 1st Annual Star Search
Friday, 04/15/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4595 Okeechobee Blvd #126,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33417
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Cost: Free

Festival organizer Carmella Gambino and producer Joseph Bevelacqua are traveling South East Florida looking for classy, charismatic, non-professional crooners and songbirds to compete for prizes and an opportunity to perform at the South Florida’s Italian Festival on October 8 at Arts Park in Hollywood Fl.!

We will be looking for a male and female for each category:
Category #1 Performers who can sing the classy sounds of famous Italian performers
(Such as Ole Blue Eyes, Dean, Liza or Connie)
Category #2 Performers who can sing any song in the Italian language.

Contestants will be required to supply their own tracks, and sing 2 songs each for a chance to be our 2016 Star!

The 1st Competition will take place on:
April 15 at Zuccarelli’s Italian Restaurant in West Palm Beach from 7pm to 10pm

Advance registrations not required but suggested
For all info and rules please contact us via:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthFloridasItalianFestivalStarSearch
or e mail festivalsinflorida@gmail.com

Spring Bash Car Show at Boynton Beach Mall 3/5/16

Spring Bash Car Show at Boynton Beach Mall
Saturday, 03/05/2016 – 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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801 N. Congress Avenue,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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Cost: Free

Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop family shopping, dining and entertainment destination, invites the community to rev it up at its Spring Bash Car Show sponsored by Atlantic Street Movement, this weekend. The event is supported by Sprint, Liquid Wrap Experts, BBS Wheels, Ziptiez Race Supply, and Sears Auto. Hundreds of modern and modified cars are expected to be showcased.

Enjoy live music, a DJ, Food Trucks, vendors and more during the event.

For more information, please call (561) 736-7902 or visit www.boyntonbeachmall.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/BoyntonBeachMall and follow us on Instagram @shopboyntonmall and Twitter @BoyntonMall.

Easter Egg Hunt at Boynton Beach Mall 3/26/16

Easter Egg Hunt at Boynton Beach Mall
Saturday, 03/26/2016 – 02:00 pm –
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801 N. Congress Avenue,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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Cost: Free

Kids will enjoy a fun day with the Bunny as they search the children’s play area for approximately 1,500 candy filled eggs. Hidden will be one golden egg containing the grand prize. Sponsored by Family Medical Dental Center, this free event is open to the public. Children must enter by 2:30 p.m. to participate.

For a complete listing of Easter Bunny operating hours, please visit www.boyntonbeachmall.com and click on the events tab.

For more information, please call (561) 736-7902 or visit www.boyntonbeachmall.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/BoyntonBeachMall and follow us on Instagram @shopboyntonmall and Twitter @BoyntonMall.

Easter Event Egg Hunt at Boynton Beach Mall 3/26/16

Easter Event Egg Hunt at Boynton Beach Mall
Saturday, 03/26/2016 – 02:00 pm –
boynton_beach_mall-logo-grayBoynton Beach Mall
801 Congress Ave,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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Cost: Free

Kids will enjoy a fun day with the Bunny as they search the children’s play area for approximately 1,500 candy filled eggs. Hidden will be one golden egg containing the grand prize. Sponsored by Family Medical Dental Center, this free event is open to the public. Children must enter by 2:30 p.m. to participate.

For a complete listing of Easter Bunny operating hours, please visit www.boyntonbeachmall.com and click on the events tab.

About Boynton Beach Mall
Boynton Beach Mall, Boynton Beach’s one-stop family shopping, dining and entertainment destination, features 135 retail stores including Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Sears and H&M. The mall also features dining options TooJay’s Deli and Buca di Beppo plus a children’s play area and a Cinemark 14 Theater. Located at 801 N. Congress Ave. in Boynton Beach (on the Congress corridor between Gateway Blvd. and Old Boynton Rd.), the mall is open from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and on Sunday from noon – 6 p.m. For more information, please call (561) 736-7900 or visit www.boyntonbeachmall.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/BoyntonBeachMall and follow us on Instagram @shopboyntonmall and Twitter @BoyntonMall.

The “Prince and Princess” of Jewish Music, Neshama Carlebach and Josh Nelson 3/12/16

The “Prince and Princess” of Jewish Music, Neshama Carlebach and Josh Nelson
Saturday, 03/12/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HEADSHOT-Final_JN-024Congregation B’nai Israel
2200 Yamato Rd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33231
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Cost: $36-$150

The “Prince and Princess” of Jewish Music, Neshama Carlebach and Josh Nelson,
To Perform at Congregation B’nai Israel Boca Raton
The March 12 concert is only public South Florida concert

Boca Raton, FL – Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) will host a public concert featuring the “Prince and Princess” of Jewish contemporary music, Neshama Carlebach and Josh Nelson. The concert will be held on Saturday, March 12 and will serve as the artists’ only South Florida public show this year.

Tickets to the event range from $36 for general admission to $65, $100 $150 for reserved sanctuary seating and can be purchased at Congregation B’nai Israel. The doors open at 7 p.m. and will start with a cocktail party with light bites and a pre-show featuring musical performances by several CBI musical groups and talents, followed by the concert starting at 8 p.m.

“We are very honored and so excited to be able to welcome these top two Jewish musical giants in concert at our synagogue,” said Steve Allen, executive director of Congregation B’nai Israel. “Josh Nelson and Neshama Carlebach are superstars in their own rights, and about a year ago combined their talents musically to form the most explosive, meaningful and rocking show for all audiences. Combining Josh’s rock talents and inspirational writings inspired by his late mentor, Debbie Friedman, and Neshama’s strong allegiance to her late father and icon, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, this is a concert that absolutely cannot be missed.”

Neshama Carlebach, a leading superstar in Jewish entertainment, is continuing the legacy established by her father, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Like her father, Neshama’s talent and charisma captivate and endear her to people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds. Neshama has performed and taught in cities worldwide, has sung on the Broadway stage, has sold more than one million records, and was a six-time entrant in the 2011 Grammy Awards. Neshama was one of the creators of the Broadway play “Soul Doctor.” Her ninth recording, “Soul Daughter,” features performances by the original Broadway cast of the musical. Neshama is currently touring with a new band and gospel choir and joyfully raising her two sons, Rafael and Micah.

A classically trained musician who is equally versed in rock, jazz and world music, Josh Nelson combines his broad range of influences into a breathtaking musical style that is accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Whether appearing solo or with an elite ensemble of world-class musicians, Josh’s presence and performance style is high-energy and captivating. His music builds community, lifting up congregations and concert audiences alike through experiences that are at once energizing and deeply moving. Most recently, Josh starred as Shlomo Carlebach in the Off-Broadway revival of “Soul Doctor” at New York’s Actors Temple Theatre.

About Congregation B’nai Israel

Founded in 1984, Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) stands as a nationally recognized all-inclusive Reform Synagogue, fostering a meaningful and spiritual connection to Judaism. Known for exceptional education programs, CBI offers an APPLE accredited award-winning preschool, an innovative religious school and renowned adult education programs. With an ongoing commitment to social action, CBI promotes giving and volunteering within the community at large. CBI warmly welcomes people of all faiths, race and sexual orientation. For more information on CBI, visit http://www.cbiboca.org or call 561-241-8118.

Enjoy Live Entertainment to Stir the Soul During Free Heart “Beats” Event at Boynton Beach Mall 2/13/16

Enjoy Live Entertainment to Stir the Soul During Free Heart “Beats” Event at Boynton Beach Mall on Saturday, February 13
Saturday, 02/13/2016 – 02/13/2016 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
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801 N. Congress Ave.,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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Cost: FREE

Enjoy live entertainment to stir the soul during Heart “Beats” on Valentine’s Day Weekend at Boynton Beach Mall. Sponsored by Christ Fellowship, shoppers can dance to live bands, participate in fun entertainment and partake in complimentary light bites, sweet treats and refreshments in the Food Court. Put on a kissy-face in the free photo booth stations and register to win a variety of raffle prizes including a date night with your special someone to Buca di Beppo, movie tickets and gifts from Sephora, Yankee Candle and other retailers.

Summit Reserve Grand Opening 1/23/16

Summit Reserve Grand Opening
Saturday, 01/23/2016 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
LennarWelcome Home Center
1093 Ranchette Rd,
Greenacres, Florida 33415
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Cost: Free

Join Lennar Homes for the Grand Opening of Summit Reserve in Greenacres. Summit Reserve is Lennar’s exclusive new community of luxurious single-family homes in the heart of Palm Beach County. Summit Reserve features five amazing two-story designs with four to five bedrooms. Visit our Welcome Home Center this weekend and take advantage of limited time pre-construction pricing while being treated to snacks and refreshments. Located in quaint Greenacres, Summit Reserve is conveniently located at the intersection of Summit Boulevard and Ranchette Road South.

Lennar Hosts First-Time Homebuyer Seminar 1/30/16

Lennar Hosts First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Sunday, 01/30/2016 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
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4335 Haverhill Road,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33417
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Cost: Free

Lennar will host a “First time Homebuyer Seminar” on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at their townhome and villa community, Charleston Commons, located at 4335 Haverhill Road N. in West Palm Beach. The seminar will highlight the many benefits of owning a home instead of renting. First-time home buyers are invited to enjoy food and refreshments from noon – 2 p.m.

Opening Weekend For Manatee Lagoon 2/6/16

Opening Weekend For Manatee Lagoon
Saturday, 02/06/2016 – 09:00 am – 04:00 pm
Manatee Lagoon
6000 N. Flagler Drive,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
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Cost: Free

Who: Locals and visitors are invited to be the first to experience Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center™, opening for the first time to the public on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016.

What: Manatee Lagoon is designed to provide visitors with engaging opportunities to learn about these endangered and unique creatures with a dedicated area for viewing manatees up close if consistent colder temperatures produce the right conditions. The warm water outflows from the adjacent FPL Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center have attracted hundreds of manatees each year, particularly during the cold winter months. This new waterfront facility provides opportunities for the public to learn more about these marine mammals and what is needed to protect their environment.

The 16,000-sq.-ft. center offers free admission, two levels of exhibit and meeting space, a boardwalk to observe manatees in the Lake Worth Lagoon, picnic area, a pavilion, café and gift shop.

Manatee Lagoon is open Tuesdays-Sundays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Manatee Lagoon is closed on Mondays

Rabbi Ciment From Chabad-Lubavitch Of Greater Boynton To Lead Hanukkah Celebration With Menorah Lighting 12/6/15

Rabbi Ciment From Chabad-Lubavitch Of Greater Boynton To Lead Hanukkah Celebration With Menorah Lighting
Sunday, 12/06/2015 – 05:00 pm –
MenorahBoynton Beach Mall
801 N. Congress Ave.,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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Cost: Free

Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination, will celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, this weekend. Rabbi Sholom Ciment of Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater Boynton will lead the ceremony and light the community menorah. This will be the 22nd consecutive year of this annual holiday celebration sponsored by Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater Boynton.

Families can enjoy traditional entertainment, music, dancing and sharing of Hanukkah snacks and goodies.

The Magical Man in Red Brings Holiday Cheer to Children during Free Storytime with Santa 12/18/15

The Magical Man in Red Brings Holiday Cheer to Children during Free Storytime with Santa
Friday, 12/18/2015 – 12/18/2015 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Storytime-With-SantaBoynton Beach Mall
801 N. Congress Ave.,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
Website
Cost: FREE

Everyone’s favorite magical man in red will make a special appearance to bring holiday cheer to area children during Storytime with Santa at Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

Santa Claus will share his favorite holiday stories while magical elves hand out treats. Children can participate in complimentary seasonal crafts and games.

Greater Boynton Beach Chamber Harvest Fest at Boynton Beach Mall 11/14/15

Greater Boynton Beach Chamber Harvest Fest at Boynton Beach Mall
Saturday, 11/14/2015 – 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Harvest-Fest-BoyntonBoynton Beach Mall
801 N. Congress Avenue,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
Website
Cost: Free

The Greater Boynton Beach Chamber Harvest Fest is a free family fun event, sponsored in part by the City of Boynton Beach, Realty Pros and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Vote for your favorite classic, modern and custom automobiles in the People’s Choice Car Show beginning at 10 a.m. Then, taste gourmet food on the go from a variety of popular South Florida Food Trucks.

Browse more than 50 craft vendors showcasing holiday gift ideas, a carnival-style midway, special retail offerings from Youfit Health Clubs, rue21, Melissa & Starling Performing Arts and a children’s activity center. The City of Boynton Beach will also have a fire truck on display plus information regarding staying safe. A live DJ will keep the festival active until close.
Boynton Beach Mall will be distributing special giveaways to all event attendees including branded back packs and sunglasses (while supplies last). Shoppers can also participate in free raffles for a chance to win Simon Giftcards.

For more information about the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber Harvest Fest, please call (561) 736-7900 or visit www.boyntonbeachmall.com.

Winn-Dixie Invites Customers To Celebrate The Festival Of Lights With Kosher Food Celebrity Jamie Geller 11/30/15

Winn-Dixie Invites Customers To Celebrate The Festival Of Lights With Kosher Food Celebrity Jamie Geller
Monday, 11/30/2015 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Jamie-New-Headshot-Web-FriendlyWinn-Dixie Store #355
7024 Beracasa Way,
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
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Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie invites customers to celebrate the Festival of Lights during a special kosher cooking demonstration and meet and greet with world-renowned kosher food celebrity Jamie Geller. Because oil plays a key role during the holiday, Geller will whip up several of her favorite non-traditional, fried food recipes from around the world, including savory and sweet treats such as Avocado Egg Roll with Spicy Dipping Sauce, Vegetable Empanadas, Potato Cheddar Pierogis and Funnel Cakes, along with tips and tricks to wow holiday guests.

Geller will also be onsite after the demo for a meet and greet with customers and would be happy to sign personal copies of cookbooks that customers are welcome to bring with them.

Spooktacular Story Time at Boynton Beach Mall 10/30/15

Spooktacular Story Time at Boynton Beach Mall
Friday, 10/30/2015 – 03:00 pm –
BBM-Storytime-Created-LogoBoynton Beach Mall
801 N. Congress Avenue,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
Website
Cost: Free

Enjoy a spirited weekend at Boynton Beach Mall, Palm Beach County’s one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination!

Magical monsters, junior superheroes and boo-tiful princesses are invited to show-off their most creative, spookiest and spectacular costumes during free Spooktacular Story Time sponsored by Bee’s Knees Learn & Play on Friday, Oct. 30. Children can enjoy story readings with interactive activities, raffles, candy and glow stick necklace and bracelet giveaways.

Hosted by Boynton Beach Mall featuring Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Sears, the newly opened H&M and a Cinemark 14 Theater, along with over 135 specialty stores and eateries including TooJay’s Deli and Buca di Beppo, all set in a fresh Florida garden environment. Visit us at www.boyntonbeachmall.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/BoyntonBeachMall and follow us on Instagram @shopboyntonmall and Twitter @BoyntonMall.

For more information about Halloween activities at Boynton Beach Mall, please call (561) 736-7902.

Mall-o-ween Fall Festival at Boynton Beach Mall 10/31/15

Mall-o-ween Fall Festival at Boynton Beach Mall
Saturday, 10/31/2015 – 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Boynton-Beach-Mall-o-weenBoynton Beach Mall
801 N. Congress Avenue,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
Website
Cost: Free

Presented by Christ Fellowship. Families can enjoy mall-wide trick or treating, games, activity booths, bounce houses, popcorn, cotton candy and sno-cones concessions, face painting and more at the Mall-o-Ween Fall Festival. This complimentary, safe, air-conditioned and entertaining alternative to traditional outdoor Halloween activities will offer fun the whole family can enjoy.

Hosted by Boynton Beach Mall featuring Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Sears, the newly opened H&M and a Cinemark 14 Theater, along with over 135 specialty stores and eateries including TooJay’s Deli and Buca di Beppo, all set in a fresh Florida garden environment. Visit us at www.boyntonbeachmall.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/BoyntonBeachMall and follow us on Instagram @shopboyntonmall and Twitter @BoyntonMall.

Call to Artists: Outside the Box3 Outdoor Art Biennial 10/10/15

Call to Artists: Outside the Box3 Outdoor Art Biennial
Saturday, 10/10/2015 – 11/01/2015 12:00 am – 12:00 pm
1Cat_Del_Bueno-SwimmingInstall-WPalmWhitespace – The Mordes Collection
2805 N. Australian Avenue,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Website
Cost: $30 Entry fee for Artist Proposals

Deadline November 1, 2015
Prizes total $1000, including $500 Best in Show, $300 Second Place, and $200 Third place.
Open call for proposals from artists in proximity to South Florida working in installation art, sculpture/mixed media, inflatables, video art, new media, sound, and performance.
Outside the Box3, curated by Lisa Rockford, is the third biennial exhibition of outdoor, site-specific art in Palm Beach County, FL. This unique and alternative format, situated at the prestigious Whitespace – The Mordes Collection, will feature the work of 35 innovative contemporary artists. Selected artists will create site-specific installations that interact with the landscape & outdoor environment.
The curator will give preference to installations that include interactive and/or multi-sensory elements, and incorporate or adapt well to the site. Installations should incorporate a light source and have visual impact/high aesthetic appeal.
The site is located on a lake waterfront with a sand beach, and features a landscape with a long stretch of grass, elements of bushes and trees and a building with concrete walls and a wrap around tarmac.
More details, application, & photos from the previous exhibit here:
www.rockfordprojects.weebly.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1662370334008915/
or contact outsidetheboxcurator@gmail.com

STAR WARS: The Force Awakens at Boynton Beach Mall as The Disney Store Hosts Free Storytime on 9/25/15

STAR WARS: The Force Awakens at Boynton Beach Mall as The Disney Store Hosts FREE Storytime on Friday, September 25 at 3 p.m.
Friday, 09/25/2015 – 03:00 pm –
BBM-Storytime-Created-LogoBoynton Beach Mall
801 N. Congress Avenue,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
Website
Cost: Free

STAR WARS: The Force Awakens will set the stage for an imaginative and creative space-themed Storytime session at Boynton Beach Mall. Hosted by The Disney Store, this month’s Storytime will feature stories and legends culled from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away illustrated on oversized storybooks. Kids are encouraged to dress-up as their favorite Jedi, Rebel Alliance, Droid, Stormtrooper and Sith characters. Attendees will receive complimentary treats and can participate in games and movie-themed arts and crafts.

Lennar Hosts First Time Homebuyer Seminar At Charleston Commons 9/12/15

Lennar Hosts First Time Homebuyer Seminar At Charleston Commons
Saturday, 09/12/2015 – 10:00 am – 01:00 pm
Charleston-Commons-Seminar-FlyerCharleston Commons
4335 Haverhill Road N.,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33417
Website
Cost: Free

Lennar Homes is hosting a “First time Homebuyer Seminar” on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at their latest community, Charleston Commons, 4335 Haverhill Road N. in West Palm Beach. The seminar will highlight the many benefits of owning a home instead of renting. First-time home buyers are invited to enjoy food and refreshments from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. A team of mortgage lenders from Universal American Mortgage Company, will share tips on how to pre-qualify for a home loan, how to prevent and handle credit issues and general home buying solutions. New home consultants will give interested buyers an exclusive look at the floor plans for the Villas, and tours of the townhomes at Charleston Commons.

Strikes for Life 8/2/15

Strikes for Life
Sunday, 08/02/2015 – 09:00 am –
Strikes Bowling Alley
21046 Commercial Trail,
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $60 entry fee

A handicapped bowling tournament back by popular demand benefiting the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation. Cash prizes will be awarded to those coming in 1st through 5th place!

ArtPalmBeach 1/20/16

ArtPalmBeach
Wednesday, 01/20/2016 – 01/24/2016 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm
APB-2016-Logo-baixaPalm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link
Cost:

ArtPalmBeach celebrates its 19th anniversary at the Palm Beach County Convention Center from January 20-24, 2016 with a preview evening January 20th.

ArtPalmBeach is internationally renowned as the premiere mid-winter contemporary art fair on Florida’s Gold Coast by both art critics and enthusiasts. ArtPalmBeach is Palm Beach County’s longest running fair dedicated to contemporary, emerging, and modern master works of art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Over 85 international galleries will be exhibiting paintings, sculpture, as well as functional and innovative design. Video, new technologies, performance art, art installations have become a unique feature offering collectors exposure to today’s emerging art trends.

In conjunction with the fair Nine County-wide Art Districts and local cultural institutions will offer exhibitions and events in the surrounding area, creating a unique exciting region wide art week.

To know more information about ArtPalmBeach and purchase tickets, please visit www.artpalmbeach.com

ArtBocaRaton 3/17/16

ArtBocaRaton
Thursday, 03/17/2016 – 03/21/2016 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm
ABR_Logo_baixaInternational Pavilion of the Palm Beaches on the campus of Florida Atlantic University
501 Plaza Real,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost:

David and Lee Ann Lester of Next Level Fairs announce the launch of Art Boca Raton Contemporary Art Fair, March 17-21, 2016 to be held in the International Pavilion of the Palm Beaches on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in the heart of Boca Raton.

The opening gala preview will benefit the Boca Raton Museum and Art School on March 17th lead by a prestigious Collectors and Connoisseurs Committee.

Showcasing contemporary, modern and emerging art, sculpture, photography, works on paper and installations, the fair will offer a broad range of art to both beginning and seasoned collectors.
Art Boca Raton will encompass 60-65 dealers carefully selected by a curatorial committee in order to assure dealer quality and exclusivity.

Sponsored daily “After Dark” evening events will be held Boca Raton Museum for collectors to enhance their knowledge and appreciation of collecting contemporary art. The fair will sponsor a full collector lecture series on current trends in collecting including a special presentation on the museum’s exhibition “Andy Warhol Vinyl’s and Warhol Prints from the Mark Bell Collection”.

Lennar Homes to Host Job Fair in West Palm Beach 5/19/15

Lennar Homes to Host Job Fair in West Palm Beach
Tuesday, 05/19/2015 – 05/19/2015 11:00 am – 08:00 pm
Holiday Inn West Palm Beach
1301 Belvedere Road,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405
Webpage Link
Cost:

Lennar Southeast Florida Division will host a one day job fair in West Palm Beach Beach to expand the company’s presence building partners in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Lennar executives will be on hand looking to hire key positions for their West palm Beach operation. Job opportunities include: Sales, Construction, Purhcasing, Permitting, Land Development, Customer Care, and General Administrative. Note: All attendees must register prior to the event via email to eastregionpositions@lennar.com subject line: Career Fair. Media interested In attending the job fair are asked to please call Jorge Martiez at the Conroy Martinez Group, (305)- 445-7550, to arrange coverage.

ArtPalmBeach 2016 1/20/16, 1/21/16, 1/22/16, 1/23/16, 1/24/16

ArtPalmBeach 2016
Wednesday, 01/20/2016 – 01/24/2016 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link
Cost:

ArtPalmBeach celebrates its 19th anniversary at the Palm Beach County Convention
Center from January 20-24, 2016 with a preview evening January 20th. ArtPalmBeach
is considered one of the most infuential contemporary art fairs on Florida’s Gold Coast
by both critics and art enthusiasts. Over 80 international galleries will be exhibiting contemporary
and emerging artists. Organized by Lee Ann and David Lester, principals of
IFAE LLC a Miami based international art fair company established in 1989, founders of
Art Miami, ArtPalmBeach, American International Fine Art Fair
YEAR FOUNDED
1997
EVENT FOCUS:
All forms of modern,
contemporary and
emerging art
AVG ATTENDANCE:
28,000
INFO:
Lee Ann Lester
+1 239 272 6716
llester@iafe.com

Palm Beach Jerk Festival 5/25/15

Palm Beach Jerk Festival
Monday, 05/25/2015 – 02:00 pm – 11:00 pm
WPB-JerkBack-Design-RevisedSouth Florida Fair Grounds
9067 Southern Boulevard,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
Webpage Link
Cost: Pre-sold $25; At the gate $30; VIP $90; Backstage Passes $100. Children 12 and under are FREE.

The 12th Annual Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival Set to Add Caribbean Jerk Flair in West Palm Beach on Monday, May 25, 2015
Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jerk Everything

The 12th Annual Palm Beach Jerk Festival is set to kick-off the summer with an international flair. The festival will be filled with culinary personalities, delicious jerk inspired dishes and a fun family-friendly environment. Hosted by Full-A-Vybez, Inc. in association with 1.800.411. Pain, A Medical & Lawyer Referral Service, this year’s 12th Annual Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival will take place on Monday, May 25, 2015 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The gates open at 12 noon.

Adding flavor to the main stage, the star-studded line up include the following ingredients of legendary talent: Maxi Priest, Grammy Kid, Beenie Man & the Zagga Zow Band, Morgan Heritage and Romain Virgo.

Acting as the culminating event for a busy Memorial Weekend, families and friends from neighboring cities, including Dade and Broward counties can enjoy a 45-minute ride to share the taste of the Jerk and other Caribbean delicacies. Attendees may purchase coveted wares from the craft vendors, relax with a cold drink, enjoy the DJ selection in the Party Pavilion or bask in the melodious sounds of reggae superstars as they perform on the Main Stage. The sweet sounds of Reggae and Smooth Grooves will take you on a musical journey. The festival features the best of the best reggae artists to take you there. The sounds of kids’ laughter will fill the Kids Romping Zone as children 12 and under can enjoy various fun activities. What better way to enjoy Memorial Day than at the Palm Beach Jerk Festival? Come out and meet with old friends and make new ones, all while nurturing all your senses.

“To accommodate the growth of the largest Caribbean food festival in Palm Beach, we have moved to the South Florida Fairgrounds. Our Title Sponsor, 1.800.411.PAIN, has been with us over the years, supporting and leveraging their resources to assist us in this growth,” says Executive Director of the Full-A-Vybez, Inc. Damian Tater. “The entire family can enjoy food, entertainment and a whole lot of the Caribbean. Instead of going through customs, we encourage people to get in their cars and come out and show South Florida that when Caribbean food and music unite, everything nice mon!”

Tickets are on sale now at www.palmbeachjerkfestival.com or popular Caribbean community locations. Pricing is as follows: Pre-sold $25; At the gate $30; VIP $90; Backstage Passes $100. Children 12 and under are FREE.

Full-A-Vybez, Inc.
Established in 1996, Full-A-Vybez, Inc. is a full service entertainment and promotion company specializing in events of all sizes catering to the Caribbean diaspora communities. The highly skilled team of industry professionals leads several local and international experiences that typically draw crowds in excess of 15,000 attendees. In addition to other targeted experiences, Full-A-Vybez, Inc’s annual marquee events include the Palm Beach Jerk Festival and the Orlando Jerk Festival.

Palm Beach Jerk Festival
For general information, visit www.palmbeachjerkfestival.com or call the event hotline at 866-232-0001.
Like us on Facebook.com/Palm Beach Jerk Festival.
For vendor information, contact Vendor Express at 954-775-4917.

Food Photography Workshop 5/31/15

Food Photography Workshop
Sunday, 05/31/2015 – 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
chicken_smallBistro 1001
1001 Okeechobee Blvd,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link
Cost: $103

Take your food photography to the next level with this hands-on, learning intensive and inspiring workshop designed for the food blogger who’s yearning to create more stunning and communicative imagery.
The class will learn practical tip on improving their food photography: basic lighting, props and styling, break down a photo shoot and finish with a no-pressure photo shoot garden party. We’ll learn from each other, increase everyone’s knowledge and build the food blogging community.

In addition, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Liz Balmaseda will lead a 45-minute seminar on concise writing.

Get Clean with Green #30dayChallenge 5/1/15

Get Clean with Green #30dayChallenge
Friday, 05/01/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Social-Chats-HealthylifestyleWyndham Hotel Boca
1950 Glades Rd.,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

Join Social Chats HealthyLifestyle with host, Cynthia McGuire and Sandra Jane and show producer, Tonya Scholz to take the #GetCleanWithGreen
#30dayChallenge.

Kick-Off EVENT

Friday, May 1st
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Wyndham Hotel
1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Discover how to live healthier and happier with flavor
Meet the people that will help you get there
Taste the products we love

A very special Thank You to our incredibly generous sponsors:
Wyndham Hotel Boca Raton
Life Extension Nutrition Center
Farmer’s Table Boca
Crispy Green
PINES Mighty Greens Powder form PINES, International
Dr. Perricone
ShinaDent
Sugar and Oats, LLC
Beauty Smart M.D.
Simply Made Best with Sandra Jane
Your Slim Vision LLC- CD Program
Shawnee’s Greenthumb Popcorn
Nirvana Wellness South Florida

Please RSVP to HealthyLifestyle@SocialChats.net

*The first 25 participants to RSVP that click “Like” to our Facebook Fan Page –“Social Chats Healthy Lifestyle” and type in a post saying that you have joined us for the GET CLEAN WITH GREEN- 30 day challenge will receive a Swag Bag LOADED with great gifts and goodiess

South Florida Band Dark Horse Flyer Performance 4/3/15

South Florida Band Dark Horse Flyer Performance
Friday, 04/03/2015 – 09:00 pm –
11x17-Funky-Biscuit5bThe Funky Biscuit
303 SE Mizner Blvd.,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost:

Dark Horse Flyer is a rock band based from South Florida and is comprised of 6 members. Collectively they have shared the stage with such notable artists as; Ernest Ranglin, Buster Poindexter, Etta James, Temptations, Kansas, Chuck Berry, and The Gin Blossoms. Breakaway is a 9-song album of masterfully played brawny riff rock and detached cool jazzy rock.

As a Boca Raton resident and bassist for the band, Richard Taylor has forged his own artistic conception, successfully creating basslines that are stand-alone musical statements. The combination of his rich understanding of music theory and chemistry of the chords, scales, and passing tones, makes him an invaluable member of Dark Horse Flyer.

Here is some info on the band and their music below.
Link to website: http://darkhorseflyer.com
Link to video for “Evil Woman”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7tDQPGd4vA
Band Bio: http://darkhorseflyer.com/2014/02/the-name-dark-horse-flyer/
Link to Vinyl in store: http://darkhorseflyerstore.com/products/dark-horse-flyer-breakaway-lp which was ”mastered” by Bernie Grundman – considered a “god” in mastering

River Marina Grand Opening 3/7/15

River Marina Grand Opening
Saturday, 03/07/2015 – 03/08/2015 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
River-Marina-flyerRiver Marina
3079 SW Otter Ln.,
Stuart, Florida 34997
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us this weekend to celebrate the opening of our amazing model homes. Plus, there will be sweets and treats for the whole family to enjoy!
Perfectly nestled along the peaceful St. Lucie Canal in Stuart, River Marina also features an unbeatable location, providing convenient access to all that the area has to offer such as sun-swept beaches, gourmet waterfront restaurants, high-end shopping and distinguished cultural venues are all just minutes from your doorstep. “South Florida’s #1 homebuilder brings the grace of the Mediterranean to Stuart’s newest destination. This unmatched community of spacious townhomes offers four brilliant designs featuring two bedrooms with loft to three bedrooms, two to two-and-one-half baths and up to nearly 2,000 a/c sq. ft. of living space. Throughout this family-focused community residents will experience Lennar’s legendary luxury lifestyle and lavish amenities including family pool complete with oversized sundeck and cabana, on-site children’s play area, and much more! For more information go to: http://len.nr/1wI6CqF or call 772-403-7713

Charleston Commons Grand Opening 2/28/15

Charleston Commons Grand Opening
Saturday, 02/28/2015 – 03/01/2015 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
lennarCharleston Commons
4335 Haverhill Road,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33417
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us this weekend from 12- 4 PM to celebrate the opening of our amazing new models with food fun and family entertainment! You will get to tour 4 professionally decorated homes as well as move-in ready homes that are now available.
Charleston Commons is Lennar’s newest townhome community located in West Palm Beach, FL. This intimate collection of townhomes will feature five elegant, two-story home designs, plus every new home will include Lennar’s “Everything’s Included” package of premium appliances. Resident’s will enjoy hours of relaxation and endless memories at the community’s cabana with pool, sun deck area and recreation areas. Other amenities include playful children’s tot-lot. This beautiful community is conveniently located near fine dining, shopping, beautiful beaches and great schools. For more info: http://fldeals.peakseven.com/eblast/39194-cc-mgo-eblast-cr/

Road Trip To Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 2/21/15

Road Trip To Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Saturday, 02/21/2015 – 02/21/2015 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
center-facebook-header-851x315Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Rd,
Delrey Beach, Florida 33446
Webpage Link
Cost: $8.00

Road Trip To Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Hop on the bus with fellow Big Readers for a trip to Delray Beach and a day of learning about Japanese culture and the history of the 100-year-old connection between Japan and South Florida, including an event related to the subject of this year’s Big Read title, When The Emperor Was Divine. In May of 1942, during World War II, farmland in the Yamato area still owned by Japanese settlers was confiscated by the U. S. government for a military installation.
Take a guided tour and experience the splendor of the Morikami’s six distinct gardens and the museum that complements them. The gardens, named Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew, were designed to be a living exhibit with abundant viewpoints that give you a chance to stop and enjoy your surroundings. The museum’s galleries play host to several exhibitions of Japanese art and artifacts throughout the year featuring different aspects of Japan’s rich and diverse culture. To learn more about the museum, visit www.morikami.org.

The Center will rent a motorcoach to provide FREE transportation, and will subsidize admission to the Morikami. All participants will receive a free copy of When the Emperor Was Divine.
Museum entry is $8 (Regular price of museum entry $15) l Space is limited to 38 people on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meet at MDC Wolfson Campus at 9:00 a.m. l Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, please call 305-237-3258.

Boca Health & Fitness Family Festival 3/28/15

Boca Health & Fitness Family Festival
Saturday, 03/28/2015 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
IHMS-FB-LOGO_DBL-SIZE-copyEvolution Fitness
9793 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Webpage Link
Cost: a package of diapers

Fittest Couples Challenge

Kids Fun Olympics

MOMs on a Mission Master Fitness Challenge

Food

Fun for the entire family!

Pre-registration required at www.ihelpmoms.com/events. For more information, email info@ihelpmoms.com

Meet Dr. Murad at GBS The Beauty Store 1/16/15

Meet Dr. Murad at GBS The Beauty Store
Friday, 01/16/2015 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
gbs-logoGBS The Beauty Store – Boca Raton
21306 St. Andrews Blvd.,
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Frown lines and forehead furrows are about to be a thing of the past. Just in time to fuel those New Year’s resolutions and make 2015 the most fabulous year yet, GBS The Beauty Store’s Boca Raton location, located at 21306 St. Andrews Blvd is hosting Dr. Howard Murad, M.D., board-certified dermatologist, trained pharmacist, best-selling author and CEO and founder of Murad, Inc, to reveal a new way to understand health and aging as detailed in his latest book “Conquering Cultural Stress: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Secret – 3 Steps to Looking, Living and Feeling Better.”

Dr. Murad, a visionary in the health and beauty industry, and his team of experts will address how the stress of over-connected modern living affects the cellular water levels in the skin – the key markers of all aging processes and disease.

“Cultural Stress is having a greater impact on the state of our health than most people think,” said Dr. Murad. “The extreme dependence on digital devices, long commutes in heavy traffic, worries about job loss, keeping up to speed with everything you have to do and global conflicts all combine to lead to a relentless pressure to produce and succeed. By understanding and taking healthy measures to eradicate Cultural Stress, each person can dramatically increase his or her odds of unlocking their personal potential to look younger, feel younger and live healthier, happier and more rewarding lives.”

Skin-savvy shoppers can meet the world-renowned Dr. Murad and purchase an autographed copy of his latest book. In addition, the Murad team will host one-on-one consultations, assisting guests in formulating a personalized youth-building strategy and provide complimentary custom skin analysis’ using the Murad UV Skin Photography System.

Guests will also enjoy a complimentary glow-inducing Vitamin C Peel, meet and mingle with Dr. Murad and browse GBS’ selection of more than 900 brands of cosmetics, skincare, bath essentials, high-tech beauty devices, men’s grooming, nail care and haircare products.

This event is free and space is limited. Call 561.394.6123 to reserve a spot.

SunFest 4/29/15-5/3/14

SunFest
Wednesday, 04/29/2015 – 05/03/2015 05:00 pm – 10:10 pm
SunFest-10West Palm Beach Waterfront
100 Evernia Street,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link
Cost: $40

SunFest–Florida’s largest music, art, and waterfront festival is held along the scenic Flagler waterfront in West Palm Beach, FL. SunFest features 50 bands, on three stages, for five days.

One of the most well recognized events in the southeast, SunFest presents a range of music from legends to up-and-comers. 3 stages, 5 days, 50 bands. The Juried Fine Art and Craft Show (Friday-Sunday) showcases the work or more than 130 artists including paintings, sculptures, photos, and more.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 2015 South Florida Luncheon 1/26/15

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 2015 South Florida Luncheon
Monday, 01/26/2015 – 01/26/2015 11:30 am – 03:00 pm
holocaustBoca West Country Club
20583 Boca West Drive,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $150

Join Museum friends and supporters in South Florida for this annual luncheon to learn more about the Museum’s urgent work to keep Holocaust memory alive in a constantly changing world.

Featured speaker Mona Golabek is the founder and president of the nonprofit organization Hold On to Your Music. A Grammy-nominated concert pianist, she was taught piano by her mother, Lisa Jura, who along with Lisa’s mother, Malka, is the subject of Mona’s book, The Children of Willesden Lane. The book tells the story of Lisa’s flight from Vienna to safety in England on a Kindertransport and her courageous journey to fulfill her dream of becoming a pianist.

Women’s Breast Health Initiative Volunteers 2/7/15

Women’s Breast Health Initiative Volunteers
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 05/02/2015 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
WBHIaiformat-revisedThe Women’s Breast Health Initiative
14125 NW 80th Avenue,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33016
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Women’s Breast Health Initiative, Florida Affiliate, a nonprofit organization dedicated to early detection of breast cancer and heart disease, is in full swing recruiting volunteers for their 2015 outreach campaign. Door-to-door outreach will be conducted in February, March and April. Volunteers will be distributing life-saving information to increase awareness of breast and heart health and the importance of early detection, provide access to mammograms and heart screenings for women. Free mammograms and heart screenings, a physical activity and nutrition session, fresh fruits and vegetables and a healthy eating guide will be offered the last Saturday of each month. To sign up as a volunteer, please call 305.825.4081 or email Volunteer coordinator Kassie at Kassie@flbreasthealth.com
For more information about Women’s Breast Health Initiative, Florida Affiliate visit www.flbreasthealth.com or visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.

#AWCSFtweetup at Sushi Yama Boca 11/25 11/25/14

#AWCSFtweetup at Sushi Yama Boca 11/25
Tuesday, 11/25/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
tweetupAWCSFSushi Yama Boca
7050-33,
W. Palmeto Park Rd., Florida Boca Raton
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

Join us for a TweetUp on Tuesday, November 25 from 6:30-9pm at Sushi Yama Japanese Restaurant, Boca Raton. Guest will enjoy 2 for 1 Sake and domestic beers. Complimentary pass around rolls and edamame. This is a FREE event & open to members and non-members.

Association for Women in Communications, South Florida TweetUps are a great way for guests who communicate online to get to know each other offline. We look forward to connecting with members and industry peers at our upcoming TweetUp in Boca Raton.
Please RSVP at info@AWCsouthflorida.org
#TechParty #Networking #MeetUp

ArtPalmBeach 1/22/15

ArtPalmBeach
Wednesday, 01/22/2015 – 01/25/2015 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm
ArtPB_027-lo-resThe Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link
Cost: One day pass: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Multi-day pass: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

ArtPalmBeach is internationally renowned as the premiere mid-winter contemporary art fair on Florida’s Gold Coast by both art critics and enthusiasts. Celebrating its 18th year, it is Palm Beach County’s longest running fair dedicated to contemporary, emerging, and modern master works of art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Over 85 international galleries will be exhibiting paintings, sculpture, as well as functional and innovative design. Video, new technologies, performance art, art installations have become a unique feature offering collectors exposure to today’s emerging art trends.

Pushing Boundaries Art Exhibition 11/20/14

Pushing Boundaries Art Exhibition
Thursday, 11/20/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
2015-pushingboundarieslogoPushing Boundaries Art Exhibition
2805 N. Australian Avenue,
west palm beach, Florida 33407
Webpage Link
Cost: 10

A group exhibition commemorating the 25th anniversary of the destruction of the Berlin Wall. This momentous global event caused contemplation on the idea of boundaries – not just political and geographical boundaries, but also boundaries of feminism, religion, race, culture and intellectual thoughts. This exhibition celebrates the unwavering human spirit which finds a path to overcome adversity.

Aloha Friday 11/21/14

Aloha Friday
Friday, 11/21/2014 – 11/21/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AlohaFridayMoonshine Molly’s
6450 N Federal Hwy,
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
Webpage Link
Cost: $10.00

Something different for you!  Tropical music (3 PIECE BAND) and Hawaiian dancers! TROPICAL PUNCH (rum and fruit juices) $6 all night. Delicious food menu available all night – sandwiches, salads, appetizers. 

$10 at the door INCLUDES one drink ticket for a house wine or cocktail or a domestic beer. Your entrance fee supports non profit, The Polynesian Culture Association who is working to keep the Polynesian culture alive, and educate people about the Polynesian people and traditions. You get a lei, too!

ALOHA!!   

Dinner Event of St. Jude Children’s Hospital 11/1/14

Dinner Event of St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Saturday, 11/01/2014 – 11/01/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Maggiano’s Little Italy
21090 St Andrews Blvd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $50.00

Introducing a unique and fabulous fundraiser event in Boca Raton–an annual dinner and silent auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

This fabulous fundraiser event will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Boca Raton, Florida. This Charity Event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.



St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital does amazing work and helps thousands of sick and terminally ill children each year. We wanted to do something really special—as special as the children that benefit from this non-profit medical facility. We thought about what makes an event great and what people would most enjoy. The result…an incredible event that will delight and dazzle.

All Inquiries:
Please contact Terry Kollman at
Email: terrykollman@gmail.com

Dinner Event of St. Jude Children’s Hospital 11/1/14

Dinner Event of St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Saturday, 11/01/2014 – 11/01/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Maggiano’s Little Italy
21090 St Andrews Blvd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $50.00

Introducing a unique and fabulous fundraiser event in Boca Raton–an annual dinner and silent auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

This fabulous fundraiser event will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Boca Raton, Florida. This Charity Event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.



St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital does amazing work and helps thousands of sick and terminally ill children each year. We wanted to do something really special—as special as the children that benefit from this non-profit medical facility. We thought about what makes an event great and what people would most enjoy. The result…an incredible event that will delight and dazzle.

All Inquiries:
Please contact Terry Kollman at
Email: terrykollman@gmail.com

Identity Theft Seminar 10/30/14

Identity Theft Seminar
Thursday, 10/30/2014 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Power Financial Credit Union
12575 US Highway 1,
Juno Beach, Florida 33408
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Florida ranks #1 for both identity theft and fraud complaints. Power Financial Credit Union has partnered with the Pembroke Pines Police Department Economic Crimes Unit to educate the community on this growing problem in South Florida. This free informative event is designed to help attendees understand:

• What is identity theft?
• Why do thieves target you?
• How do thieves get your information?
• How do they perpetrate the fraud?
• How can you avoid identity theft?
• How do you stop an identity thief?

Members and non-members are welcome! Please RSVP to marketing@powerfi.org.

The Ultimate Chefs Dinner 10/15/14

The Ultimate Chefs Dinner
Wednesday, 10/15/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
UCD14Bistro Ten Zero One
1001 Okeechobee Blvd (inside the West Palm Beach Marriott),
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $115

8 Top Chefs, 1 Fantastic Night — that’s what the Ultimate Chef’s Dinner is all about.
This is a rare opportunity to dine from a menu prepared by EIGHT of the top named chefs in the Palm Beach + Broward County areas for a dinner that will be talked about for months to come. Our talented chefs will take turns in kitchen, each preparing a course that will be paired with wine. Featured Chefs include James Dean Max, Top Chef Alum Lindsay Autry, Eric Grutka (Ian’s Tropical Grille), Darryl Moiles (Four Seasons Palm Beach) and more. Cost is $115, if purchased by Oct. 12th or $125, thereafter, is space is available.

Art Exhibit Go Figure- celebration of the Human Form 9/18/14

Art Exhibit Go Figure- celebration of the Human Form
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 10/25/2014 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Go-Figure-Invitation-flyerLighthouse Art Center
373 Tequesta Drive,
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Webpage Link
Cost: $10.00

Opening reception and awards presentation:
A juried exhibition glorifying the human figure in multiple mediums. See drawings, pastels and the work of sculptors and painters as they interpret the mass, geometry and perspective of our anatomy. Served hors d’oeuvres.

September Harvest Wine Tastings at Eau Palm Beach 9/11/14

September Harvest Wine Tastings at Eau Palm Beach
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm
september_harvestEau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
100 S Ocean Blvd,,
Manalapan, Florida 33462
Webpage Link
Cost: 50

MEET WINE MAKER HUGO MALDONADO!

This is a unique opportunity to meet vineyard owner Hugo Maldonado. Taste from his fields the beautiful creations of Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and handpicked special Red Blends.

Featuring California and Mexican-American inspired tapas

More about Hugo Maldonado: http://www.maldonadovineyards.com/about-us.html

More about SEPTEMBER HARVEST: http://www.eaupalmbeach.com/septemberharvest

National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille West Palm Beach 7/29/14

National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille
Tuesday, 07/29/2014 – 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Lasagna-Bolognese-Al-Forno-44BRIO Tuscan Grille
550 South Rosemary Ave.,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link
Cost:

BRIO Tuscan Grille will celebrate National Lasagna Day, July 29, 2014, with full-sized portions of lasagna at lunch or dinner at half price. BRIO offers Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, oven-baked and layered with authentic Bolognese meat sauce, Alfredo sauce, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Normally priced at $18.15 for lunch and dinner, the full-sized portion only will be available all day on July 29 for $9.08.

National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille Palm Beach Gardens 7/29/14

National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille
Tuesday, 07/29/2014 – 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Lasagna-Bolognese-Al-Forno-45BRIO Tuscan Grille
3101 PGA Blvd.,
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Webpage Link
Cost:

BRIO Tuscan Grille will celebrate National Lasagna Day, July 29, 2014, with full-sized portions of lasagna at lunch or dinner at half price. BRIO offers Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, oven-baked and layered with authentic Bolognese meat sauce, Alfredo sauce, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Normally priced at $18.15 for lunch and dinner, the full-sized portion only will be available all day on July 29 for $9.08.

National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille Boca Raton 7/29/14

National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille
Tuesday, 07/29/2014 – 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Lasagna-Bolognese-Al-Forno-43BRIO Tuscan Grille
5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239,
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Webpage Link
Cost:

BRIO Tuscan Grille will celebrate National Lasagna Day, July 29, 2014, with full-sized portions of lasagna at lunch or dinner at half price. BRIO offers Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, oven-baked and layered with authentic Bolognese meat sauce, Alfredo sauce, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Normally priced at $18.15 for lunch and dinner, the full-sized portion only will be available all day on July 29 for $9.08.

World Cup Finals Party at Eau Palm Beach 7/13/14

World Cup Finals Party at Eau Palm Beach!
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 01:00 pm –
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
100 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL, United States,
Manalapan, Florida 33462
More Info Link
Cost: Free

I say Soccer, you say Football… We all say World Cup!

Celebrate your passion and the glory of the World Cup in style and luxury!

Eau Palm Beach invites you and your friends to watch the final game on Sunday, July 13th 2014 at Stir Bar, the social hub of Palm Beach!

• Watch the game on huge flat screen TVs
• Enjoy $7 Caipirinhas and tasty Brazilian treats
• Watch Brazilian samba dancers

PLUS, valet parking is complimentary!

Stay with us for the post game party and get a special prize for the best fan outfit!
For more information check http://www.eaupalmbeach.com/worldcup

The Gift of Life Strikes for Lives Bowling Tournament 7/20/14

The Gift of Life Strikes for Lives Bowling Tournament
Sunday, 07/20/2014 – 10:00 am –
Strikes at Boca
21046 Commercial Trail,
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $60

Put on your perfect shoes and throw a perfect strike at The Gift of Life Strikes for Lives Bowling Tournament at Strikes Boca Raton. Cash prizes include $500 for first place, $250 for second place, and $100 for third place. Eliminator, Fun 21, Brackets and Scratch Pot games are available, plus raffles, silent auction and more. $60 entry fee includes shoes. Register by July 11 to guarantee entry.

Luau Party & Polynesian Show 6/12/14

Luau Party & Polynesian Show
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 06/12/2014 06:00 pm – 09:30 pm
PVPavilion Grille
310 Yamato Rd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link
Cost: 10

Unique special event, an evening of tropical food, island music & entertainment. Polynesian singers and dancers perform all evening. Mai Tai’s and Pina Coladas $7. Discounted tropical menu (full dinner menu also available). Reservations not required but appreciated to info@paviliongrille.com. Free parking. Located in Stonegate Bank Building, Yamato and Dixie Hwy.
$10 cash door entry includes a lei and welcome punch. Benefits the Polynesian Culture Association.

The Gift of Life ‘Virtual’ Gala 6/22/14

The Gift of Life ‘Virtual’ Gala
Sunday, 06/22/2014 – 07:00 pm –
Jay_ArleneThe comfort of your own home
Via Computer,
Anywhere USA, Florida 55555
Webpage Link
Cost:

Join The Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation as they off a $4 million dollar fundraising campaign at the 14th Annual Partners for Life ‘Virtual’ Gala.

The online gala will honor the life and legacy of Arlene Feinberg, matriarch of the organization, who passed away in January.

Gala guests will have the unique opportunity to experience the event in the comfort of their own homes, right on their computers, tablets or mobile devices. The event will be accessible through a private web address reserved only for virtual ticket purchasers, who will have access to exclusive video and other content developed for the special event.

To learn more about the 14th Annual Partners for Life ‘Virtual’ Gala, email Mindy Ginsberg at gala@giftoflife.org or call 1-800-9MARROW. Sponsorships are also available. Follow on Twitter using #GOLGala14.

Gift of Life presents Night of Laughter with Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre 6/26/14

Gift of Life presents Night of Laughter with Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre
Thursday, 06/26/2014 – 08:00 pm –
City Place Improv
550 S. Rosemary Ave #250,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link
Cost: $15

Join us for a night of laughter and improv with comedian Josh Sneed to help benefit Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation. 100 percent of all ticket proceeds benefit Gift of Life. Each Ticket receives a complimentary pass that admits two guests to a future, non-special engagement show at the Improv.

Marlins Think Tank Week 5/1/14-5/6/14

Marlins Think Tank Week
May 1-2 and May 5-6
Elementary and Middle Schools across Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties

The Marlins Think Tank is an online curriculum-enhancement program that utilizes the Miami Marlins as the basis for learning. Marlins Think Tank aims to enrich the learning experiences of children in grades 4-6 by linking baseball to the curriculum areas of writing, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and health & fitness. The program provides lesson plans which meet Common Core State Standards as adopted by the Florida Department of Education, with the Miami Marlins as the lesson theme.

All 4th-6th grade classrooms in South Florida are eligible to receive a visit from Miami Marlins players, coaches and broadcasters during Marlins Think Tank Week. To participate in the contest, classrooms complete a lesson plan and submit it to the Miami Marlins. This year, 16 classrooms were selected at random as winners of the contest. During Think Tank Week, the entire 25-man roster canvases elementary and middle schools across South Florida.

Marlins Ayudan (Spanish for “help”) is the signature outreach initiative of the Miami Marlins. The purpose of Marlins Ayudan is to provide a sustainable corps of volunteers willing and ready to effectuate positive change in the South Florida community. It is the fabric of the Club’s corporate culture and engages every front office employee with schools and charities throughout South Florida. The goal of Marlins Ayudan is to leave a lasting legacy through impactful service activities that tackle the community’s most pressing needs. The three-tier Ayudan methodology consists of organizational service days, team events and individual volunteer opportunities. Since its inception in 2010, Marlins Ayudan has contributed over 22,000 hours of service and established partnerships and traditions of giving that inspire employees to pursue their passions and contribute their time and talents year-round.

BRIO celebrates Easter with Bunny Brunches 4/12/14-4/19/14

BRIO celebrates Easter with Bunny Brunches
Saturday, April 12, 9–11 a.m.
BRIO at The Falls
8888 SW 136 Street
Miami, FL 33176

Saturday, April 12, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
BRIO at The Village at Gulfstream Park
600 Silks Run, Suite 1205
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Saturday, April 12, 9–10:30 a.m.
BRIO at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
14576 SW 5th Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33082

Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center
5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239
Boca Raton, FL 33486

Sunday, April 13, 10–11:30 a.m.
BRIO at CityPlace
550 South Rosemary Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Saturday, April 19, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
BRIO at The Gardens Mall
3101 PGA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

BRIO Tuscan Grille (BRIO) South Florida locations are welcoming springtime with their fun-filled Bunny Brunches for the entire family. Kids will spring into exciting Easter activities and a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny himself (don’t forget your camera!)

BRIO locations in South Florida are at The Falls in Miami, The Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines, The Shops at Boca Center in Boca Raton, CityPlace in West Palm Beach, and The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens.

BRIO’s breakfast will be plentiful with delicious items for both adults and children. Dishes on the adult menu, all priced at $11.95, include Eggs, Home Fries & Bacon (scrambled eggs, bacon, brunch potatoes, and brioche toast – turkey sausage available upon request); Sicilian Omelette (Cherrywood smoked ham, bacon, Fontanini sausage, tomato compote, Mozzarella, Provolone and Parmesan cheeses, served with brunch potatoes); Berries & Cream French Toast (Mascarpone cream cheese stuffed French toast, honey, cinnamon, and berry compote with Applewood smoked bacon); and Ham & Biscuit Benedict (two poached eggs, Cherrywood smoked ham, housemade biscuit, and hollandaise, served with brunch potatoes).

Children’s entrees, all priced at $5.95, are scrambled eggs, bacon and fresh fruit; and French toast with bacon and fresh fruit.

All meals come with choice of coffee, tea, soda or juice; plus a yogurt & fruit parfait and house baked muffins.

Reservations are requested for the Bunny Brunch, and can be made by calling a local BRIO Tuscan Grille.

Lord & Taylor Shop Smart Do Good 4/3/14

Lord & Taylor Shop Smart Do Good
Thursday, 04/03/2014 – 09:00 am – 10:00 pm
EVENT-LOGOLord & Taylor Mizner Park
200 Plaza Reel,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost: $5

Shop Smart, Do Good: A Fundraising Day is a special event hosted by Lord & Taylor in support of local fundraising organizations. Last year the program raised $515,000 for non-profit organizations. The inaugural event in Boca Raton will benefit more than 20 area non-profits including Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence American Association of Caregiving Youth, American Cancer Society, Anti-Defamation League, Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Boca Raton Society for the Disabled/Twin Palm Center, Boys & Girls Clubs, Can’t Tell Foundation Faulk Center for Counseling, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Florida Poodle Rescue, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Junior League of Boca Raton, KidSafe Foundation, Mount Olive Development Corporation, National Council of Jewish Women, Spirit of Giving Network, Tri-County Humane Society, Women in the Visual Arts, and Zonta Club of Boca Raton.

Participating organizations sell $5 tickets and keep all of the proceeds. Each ticket is valued at $5 and includes two 25% bonus coupons with limited exclusions and a 15% savings pass to be used throughout the day on almost everything including cosmetics and fragrances. Throughout the day, the store will be animated with music, performances, food, wine tastings and live art.

An Evening To Remember with American Diva Ann Hampton Callaway Live in Concert to Benefit The Anita Priest Whispering Angels Foundation 3/30/14

“An Evening To Remember” with ‘American Diva’ Ann Hampton Callaway Live in Concert to Benefit The Anita Priest Whispering Angels Foundation!
Sunday, 03/30/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
CallawayThe Wick Theater and Costume Museum
7901 N. Federal Highway,
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
Webpage Link
Cost: $100-$125

Jazz lovers will have the unique opportunity to spend an intimate evening Ann Hampton Callaway, one of America’s best-known divas, when she performs a special one-woman show later this month in Boca Raton. The proceeds will benefit the Anita Priest Whispering Angels Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises money for LGBT students pursuing careers in design, the arts and education.
The Whispering Angels Foundation was founded in 2008 by Sandra Holiday in honor of her longtime partner Anita Priest. Priest, an interior designer who rose to the top of her profession, was devoted to education and established the School for Interior Decoration and Design.
Tickets to the event range from $100 to $125. The $100 tickets include the concert plus pre-show martinis and hors d’oeuvres.The $125 tickets include these features, plus a post-show champagne and dessert reception which includes a meet & greet with Callaway. Complimentary valet parking will be provided for all attendees. Read more about this one-of-a-kind event in this article by Charlotte Libov: http://www.examiner.com/article/jazz-diva-ann-hampton-callaway-to-perform-one-woman-benefit-show-boca-raton

Babalu Palm Beach Hosts a Launch Party for Fornasetti Profumi Newest Scent “Sole di Capri” 3/18/14

Babalu Palm Beach Hosts a Launch Party for Fornasetti Profumi Newest Scent “Sole di Capri”
Tuesday, 03/18/2014 – 05:00 pm – 07:30 pm
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Babalu Palm Beach, 21 Via Mizner, Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480,
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Babalu Palm Beach will host a cocktail party to launch Fornasetti Profumi’s new candle and room fragrance “Sole di Capri” on March 18th, 2014 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Guests will enjoy a scented evening as they sip champagne and get a VIP preview of the latest offerings from the wildly popular fragrance company. Those who spend $300 or more worth of Fornasetti products will receive a gorgeous Fornasetti ceramic room diffuser, valued at $150!

Marlins Basebowl 3/22/14

Marlins Basebowl
Sunday, 03/22/2014 – 04:30 pm –
2014_SpringTrainingPostcard-013Jupiter Lanes
350 Maplewood Drive
Jupiter FL. 33458
Webpage Link
Cost: rates vary

Kick off Marlins baseball season at Marlins Basebowl! Bring your family and friends to enjoy two games of bowling, food, refreshments, raffles, prizes and more along with your favorite Marlins players!

Lane Sponser: $300
Team of Four: $200
Individual: $50
Spectator: $25

Eddie Shraybman: Purim Celebration 3/16/14

Eddie Shraybman: Purim Celebration
Sunday, 03/16/2014 – 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Shraybman-flyerCONGREGATION BNAI ISRAEL
2200 Yamato Rd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link
Cost: 10

Violinist Eddie Shraybman will perform along with a pianist and vocalist. Eddie Shraybman is an internationally acclaimed violinist. He served as concert master for the Russian Symphony Orchestra, in the former Soviet Union. He has appeared as a soloist overseas and in the United States, including the Palm Beach Symphony.

Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach Executive presents Inside the Music at Lynn University 2/10/14

Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach Executive presents Inside the Music at Lynn University
Monday, 02/10/2014 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Photo-Jon-Manasse-Clarinet_-Jon-Nakamatsu-Piano-4_Jon-and-Jon_2Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall at Lynn University
3601 N Military Trail,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Tickets are complimentary, but seating is limited to the first 250 guests. Interested parties are asked to email RSVP@thebuzzagency.net for ticket information.

Babalu Palm Beach Hosts Afternoon Soiree with Hampton Sun Luxury Skin Care Brand 2/13/14

Babalu Palm Beach Hosts Afternoon Soiree with Hampton Sun Luxury Skin Care Brand
Thursday, 02/13/2014 – 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Babalu-Palm-BeachBabalu Palm Beach
21 Via Mizner, Worth Avenue,
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Hampton Sun line of prestige sun and skin care products will be available exclusively at Babalu Palm Beach. A pre-Valentine’s Day themed reception and trunk show is planned for February 13, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm. Guests will have the rare opportunity to visit with Salvatore Piazzolla, who will be on-site to meet and greet, and suggest personal recommendations from the collection. Highlights of the pre-Valentine’s Day themed event will include free-flowing Prosecco, music, models, and a personal appearance by Hampton Sun president Salvatore Piazzolla. All products will be available for purchase at Babalu.

2014 USHMM South Florida Luncheon 1/27/14

2014 USHMM South Florida Luncheon
Monday, 01/27/2014 – 01/27/2014 11:30 am – 01:30 pm
Boca West Country Club
20583 Boca West Drive,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Webpage Link
Cost: $150

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 2014 South Florida Luncheon will commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Judge Thomas Buergenthal, concentration camp survivor who served for a decade as the American judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, will serve as the keynote speaker. Philip H. Stern and Sara Klompus are the event co-chairs.

Innovate WordPress Seminar 1/22/14

Innovate WordPress Seminar
Wednesday, 01/22/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
WebCaffeine Spaces
3701 FAU Blvd Suite 210,
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $19.99

Learn how to get your WordPress website started with Jackie Jimenez!

As presented on LiveNinja, the Innovate WP Webinar series will be brought to you at Caffeine Spaces!

WHEN: January 22, 2013
Networking at 6:30PM
Starts at 7PM

This seminar is meant for business owners that often want to build their own website, but are stuck and don’t know where to go. Have no fear, Jackie is here! She has worked with entrepreneurs in teaching them how to properly use WordPress, which powers over 71 Million Websites in the World!

In this Seminar, you will learn:

**Intro to Innovate WP Training Program: What to Expect
**Reasons for Getting Started on WordPress
**How to Create Your Wireframe for Success: Outline Your
Website Before Designing
**Hosting Options for Your Website
**Your Website is Your House on the Web: Protect It From
Spammers & Hacking
**Backing up Your Site: The Importance & How to Do It

Attendees will have a well rounded approach to getting their website started online, or to improve their current site.

Sign up at Eventbrite

Italian Glass Master Lino Tagliapietra Reception and Book Signing at Art Palm Beach 1/24/14

Italian Glass Master Lino Tagliapietra Reception and Book Signing at Art Palm Beach
Friday, 01/24/2014 – 04:30 pm – 05:30 pm
alaPalm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard,
Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link
Cost: Fair pass $15 in advance $20 at the door

Schantz Galleries presents ‘A Sanctuary of Glass,’ an exhibition of work by legendary Italian glass master Lino Tagliapietra, at the Art Palm Beach contemporary art fair. A reception and live book signing with the artist will be held Friday, January 24th, from 4:30-5:30pm, in Schantz Galleries booth #302 at the fair. Tagliapietra will travel from Italy to sign his recent publication, ‘La Poesia Nella Vetro: The Poetry of Glass,’ at the event.

The exhibition features blown glass sculpture, installations, and recent fused panels. Tagliapietra continues to be a pioneer in the field while nearing eighty years of age; this stunning exhibition demonstrates both creative inventiveness and technical complexity in an ever-evolving body of work.

5th Annual ‘Toys for Tweets’ Charity TweetUp 12/19/13

5th Annual ‘Toys for Tweets’ Charity TweetUp
Thursday, 12/19/2013 – 05:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Association-for-Women-in-Communicatons-S.-FL-ChapterJazziz Nightlife
201 Plaza Real Suite 1203,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join the The Association for Women in Communications South Florida Chapter, in partnership with Social Media Club Palm Beach County, New Tech Community, Caffeine Spaces and Jazziz Nightlife for the 5th Annual Toys 4 Tweets Charity TweetUp to benefit Toys for Tots charitable organization. The innovative event aims to collect toys and donations for underprivileged children for the holidays, using social media to advance the cause. The mentioned organizations seek to leverage the viral nature of the social media communications to raise awareness of the cause, spread word of the event, and drive attendance and donations.
Entrance fee of one unwrapped toy or cash donations. Guest will enjoy 2 for 1 drinks from 5:30-7:00, FREE pass around appetizers from 6-8pm generously donated by Jazziz Nightlife

DocMiami International Film Festival Kicks Off Special Screening of Documentary Film Series at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton 2/13/14

DocMiami International Film Festival Kicks Off Special Screening of Documentary Film Series at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton
Thursday, 02/13/2014 – 05/29/2014 07:00 pm – 11:45 pm
DocNights-at-Willow1Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park
300 S Military Trail,
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Webpage Link
Cost: $5

DocMiami International Film Festival Kicks Off Special Screening of Documentary Film Series at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton

Film series features eye-opening documentaries on culture and human nature

The DocMiami International Film Festival will kick off a documentary film series, “DocNights at Willow,” in the spring at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton. Tickets can be purchased at the Willow Theater Box Office and online.

The DocMiami International Film Festival will feature the following documentary films:

• 1 Giant Leap- What About Me? on February 13: Directed by Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman, this UK documentary explores the universal complexities of human nature through music and film.
Presenting the film will be UN World Peace Representative for the Educators of World Peace, artist and author Jacqueline Ripstein. A live performance will accompany the film, featuring Boca Raton-based BMI Artist Richard Warren Rappaport and American Idol Season Four Semi-Finalist and former South Florida X-Factor Fast Pass winner Tiffany Miranda.
• Ida Haendel: This is My Heritage on March 20: Written and directed by Christine Jezior, the film is an honest account of growing older from the perspective of one who is considered one of the finest violinists of the 20th century.

• Giselle Brodsky, Director of the Miami International Piano Festival, will introduce this incredible film, joined by internationally-renowned violinist, the eponymous Ida Haendel. Ms. Haendel has been a Miami resident for over twenty years.

• The Lion of Judah on April 17: Written and directed by Matt Mindell, the film tells the story of Holocaust survivor Leo Zisman who leads a group of young adults on a journey back to Poland and through humanity’s darkest period.

• In the Footsteps of Willie Sutton on May 29: Directed by Boca Raton resident, Rich Gold, the film chronicles America’s most famous bank robber of the 20th century who escapes three times from maximum security prisons. The film follows this gentleman bandit’s criminal career that spans over four decades.

Award-winning filmmaker Rich Gold will present his film, accompanied by Derek Garcia, SyFy channel’s Season 3 finalist of the reality show “Face Off.”

“We’re thrilled to bring the international world of documentary filmmaking to the City of Boca Raton,” said Monica Rosales, Executive Director and Co-founder of DocMiami. “Our non-profit film festival is dedicated to promoting the art form of documentary film making at a local, national and international level.”

“We are very excited to partner with DocMiami to bring this new film series to our audience,” said Stacee Lanz, Special Event Coordinator at Sugar Sand Park Community Center. “The Willow Theatre is the perfect venue to premier these films because of its intimate size and central location in the heart of Boca Raton.”

Tickets are $5.00 per film and can be purchased at the Willow Theatre Box Office at Sugar Sand Park Community Center at 561-347-3948, or online at: www.willowtheatre.org. Each film begins at 7:00 pm, and the films are not yet rated, so adult supervision is required.

To learn more about DocMiami International Film Festival, visit www.docmiami.org.

2014 Florida Venture Capital Conference 1/28/14

2014 Florida Venture Capital Conference
Tuesday, 01/28/2014 – 01/29/2014 08:30 am – 02:00 pm
FVF-Logo-editHyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Dr., ,
Orlando, Florida 32819
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $549

The Florida Venture Forum, a statewide support group for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, is inviting company executives with mid-to-later-stage, Florida-based companies to apply to present their company pitches before investors and venture capitalists at the 2014 Florida Venture Capital Conference. In addition, the conference will feature workshops and panel discussions covering topics including: investment strategies, booming markets, and the state of the VC industry.
Hundreds of venture capitalists and private equity investors such as Noro-Moseley Partners, Harbert Venture Partners, MPM Capital, Intel Capital, and Citrix will attend. Since 1992, previous presenting companies including Payformance, Mako Surgical, Channel Intelligence, Open English, CareCloud, Tissue Tech, and InformedDNA have received a total of more than $2.8 billion in investment funding.

Pat Schneider at (813) 335-8116 or email at pat@flventure.org

Local companies partner to provide holiday cheer for children in need 12/18/13

Local companies partner to provide holiday cheer for children in need
Wednesday, 12/18/2013 – 07:00 pm –
The Sonoma House
200 NE 11th Street,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Several local businesses have partnered to establish the South Florida chapter of The Dear Santa Society, a Philadelphia-based charity that over the past 25 years has provided toys, clothing and food to thousands of children during the holiday season.

A non-profit organization founded in 1989, The Dear Santa Society strives to bring together a community of caring people who want to help others in their communities. Since its inception, the charity has provided toys, clothing and food to over 4,800 children in approximately 1,500 families. All members of The Dear Santa Society are volunteers, including its board members and officers. No volunteers, officers or board members receive any compensation and 100% of contributions made to The Dear Santa Society are used to fund the holiday drive.

The 501(c)3 organization solicits contributions from individuals, small businesses and large corporations and conducts fund-raising events during the course of the year. The South Florida chapter’s fundraising efforts this year are lead by its founding members, who include The Max Group, The Buzz Agency of Florida, The Sonoma House, Farmer Jay Organics and Blindfold Magazine. Contributions can be made in person to any of the founding member companies or on the Dear Santa Society website (www.dearsantasociety.org). Cash, checks and credit cards are all accepted.

South Florida Chairperson Fred Stampone of The Max Group points out, ”Most of us are lucky to have many happy holiday memories, but there are many children right here in our own backyard who are deprived of such memories. The hardships that many families face throughout the year become particularly acute during the holiday season.”

Volunteers interested in joining this year’s effort should contact The Sonoma House at 561-756-9474. The program schedule calls for wrapping toys and clothing on December 18th at 7:00 PM and delivery to families on December 21st at 8:00 AM, with such activities being conducted at The Sonoma House, 200 NE 11th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti (HAS) Annual Fundraiser Gala 4/2/14

Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti (HAS) Annual Fundraiser Gala
Wednesday, 04/02/2014 – 07:00 pm –
HASLogoFlagler Museum
1 Whitehall Way,
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Webpage Link
Cost: $400

Designer, Carolina Herrera will be honored by Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti (HAS) during its annual gala on April 2 at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. Carolina Herrera will receive “Le Grande Chapeau” award for her dedication to improving the health of children.

The gala, “Le Grande Chapeau,” is co-chaired by Palm Beach residents Anna Mann, Louise Stephaich and Tom Quick and will feature a live auction, a seated dinner and entertainment.

“We are delighted to honor Carolina Herrera for her dedication to philanthropy and for helping to raise awareness for our mission in Haiti,” said Mrs. Stephaich, event co-chair. “Funds raised at our event will directly provide health care services in Haiti, particularly immunizations for children, prenatal care for mothers, as well as trauma and preventive care.”

Breakfast with Santa at Brio Tuscan Grille 12/7/13-12/14/13

Breakfast with Santa at Brio Tuscan Grille

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, 9-10:30 a.m.
BRIO at The Falls
8888 SW 136 Street, Miami, FL 33176

BRIO at The Village at Gulfstream Park
600 Silks Run, Suite 1205, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

BRIO at CityPlace
550 South Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

BRIO at The Gardens Mall
3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL  33410

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, 9-11 a.m.
BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center
5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239, Boca Raton, FL 33486

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, 9-10:30 a.m.
BRIO at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
14576 SW 5th Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Cost: $11.95 per adult; $5.95 per child
Reservations are required. Call your local BRIO to reserve for this special Santa event!

Santa is making a special trip to BRIO Tuscan Grille South Florida locations to listen to Christmas wishes and spread holiday cheer. Guests will enjoy a delicious plated breakfast and holiday activities including a visit and photos with Santa (guests are encouraged to bring their cameras), a takeaway treat for each child and more.
 
BRIO’s breakfast will be plentiful with scrumptious items for both adults and children. Dishes on the adult menu include Fritatta Al Forno, layered with eggs, angel hair, crisp bacon, onions, spinach, artichoke, Fontina cheese and Parmesan cream, served with fresh fruit; Eggs Classico, three farm fresh eggs scrambled, with potatoes peperonata, Applewood bacon and toast; Berries & Cream French Toast, brioche stuffed with Mascarpone cream cheese and sautéed until golden brown, topped with fresh berries and a vanilla cream cheese drizzle; and the Chef’s Omelet of the Day.
 
Children’s selections include Kids’ French Toast served with maple syrup, bacon and fresh fruit; and Kids’ Scrambled Eggs served with bacon and fresh fruit.
 
All breakfasts come with a choice of coffee, tea, soft drink or juice; plus muffins and yogurt parfait.
 
Reservations are required for the Breakfast with Santa events.

Interfaith Service Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1/19/14

Interfaith Service Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sunday, 01/19/2014 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
MLK-2013Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
200 NE 12th ST,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Congregation B’nai Israel and Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will hold their annual interfaith service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The service is always a powerfuland uplifting tribute to Dr. King filled with musical and spiritual offerings from both congregations. The relationship between these two congregations was initiated in1984 when Congregation B’nai Israel approached the Church. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church is the largest and oldest African-American church in Boca Raton. Since then, both congregations have been active together for many other social action programs.

Learn the Secrets of Your Sexual Desires 12/3/13

Learn the Secrets of Your Sexual Desires
Tuesday, 12/03/2013 – 12/03/2013 07:00 pm – 09:30 pm
7784e9528d27d87f2fcb4e6da429ebdd_z1m01Valencia Shores Club
7751 Valencia Shores Blvd,
Lake Worth, Florida 33467
Facebook Link
Cost: free

Dr. Maureen Whelihan, a gynecologist and sex educator, and Anne Rodgers, a former newspaper reporter wrote a book, Kiss & Tell, about the secrets of women’s sexual desires, with a beat focused on women over the age of 45. 1300 patients from Dr Whelihan’s practice between the ages of 15 and 97 participated in a survey about sexual desire, orgasm, thoughts and preferences. Come listen to Dr. Whelihan and Anne candidly speak about the secrets that women have shared about what sexually drives them. At the end of the seminar copies of the book will be sold and you will have the opportunity to have them signed by the authors. There will be time for Anne and Dr. Whelihan to answer any of your questions about the subject.
Whether young or old, male or female, you will be fascinated by this seminar and book filled with secret truths from women and how they view sexual desire across the decades of their lives.

Learn the Secrets of Your Sexual Desires 1/23/14

Learn the Secrets of Your Sexual Desires
Thursday, 01/23/2014 – 01/23/2014 07:00 pm – 09:30 pm
7784e9528d27d87f2fcb4e6da429ebdd_z1m0StoneBridge Golf Club
10343 Stonebridge Blvd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33498
Facebook Link
Cost: free

Dr. Maureen Whelihan, a gynecologist and sex educator, and Anne Rodgers, a former newspaper reporter wrote a book, Kiss & Tell, about the secrets of women’s sexual desires, with a beat focused on women over the age of 45. 1300 patients from Dr Whelihan’s practice between the ages of 15 and 97 participated in a survey about sexual desire, orgasm, thoughts and preferences. Come listen to Dr. Whelihan and Anne candidly speak about the secrets that women have shared about what sexually drives them. At the end of the seminar copies of the book will be sold and you will have the opportunity to have them signed by the authors. There will be time for Anne and Dr. Whelihan to answer any of your questions about the subject.
Whether young or old, male or female, you will be fascinated by this seminar and book filled with secret truths from women and how they view sexual desire across the decades of their lives.

Professor Alan M. Dershowitz: Inside Israel Today 12/17/13

Professor Alan M. Dershowitz: Inside Israel Today
Tuesday, 12/17/2013 – 07:30 pm –
Professor-Alan-DershowitzCongregation B’nai Israel
2200 Yamato Road,
Boca Raton, Florida 33444
Webpage Link
Cost: ($18 for general member, $36 for general non-member, $50 for preferred, $100 for VIP

Lawyer & political commentator, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz is well-regarded as a defender of individual rights and as a passionate proponent of Israel. He is quite prolific and has published hundreds of articles, and is the author of twenty-seven fiction and non-fiction books. There will be a book signing afterwards where he will be signing his new autobiography, Taking The Stand: My Life in the Law.

Chamber Music Series of Palm Beach: MILOÅ , Guitar 11/21/13

Chamber Music Series of Palm Beach: MILOÅ , Guitar
Sunday, 11/21/2013 – 07:00 pm –
Mar-a-Lago Club
1100 S Ocean Blvd.,
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Webpage Link
Cost:

Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach announced the 2013-2014 season will feature a six concert series held at the exquisite Mar-a-Lago Club. The Society’s concerts will feature members of the New York Philharmonic, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, a Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medal Winner, and young artists poised for important international careers.

Prior to each concert, guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists at a cocktail hour from 6-7 pm. The concerts will begin at 7 p.m. with no intermission, and will end at about 8 p.m. For more information on the by invitation only concerts, call 561-379-6773.

Vote in Your Pajamas 11/4/13

Vote in Your Pajamas
Monday, 11/04/2013 – 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
1374197_234446103381297_882529703_n-1Sugar Sand Park
300 S. Military Trail,
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Webpage Link
Cost: free

The Andy O’Brien for District 4 Campaign is sponsoring a huge rally November 4 from 3-5 p.m. at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton as the kickoff event in our Democratic push for Vote In Your Pajamas (voteinyourpajamas.com). Come yourself and bring your friends!

We want people in PJs and bathrobes to hold up signs that say “VOTE IN YOUR PAJAMAS” and “PROTECT YOUR VOTE” and get people to sign up to vote by mail.

FREE T-SHIRT for the first 200 attendees!

Please RSVP if you can to: andy@andyfor4.com or 561-402-4895 as soon as possible so we can get the soft drinks and snacks.

Paid for by Andy O’Brien, Democrat, for County Commission

ABOUT: Vote in Your Pajamas is a grassroots movement aimed at combating Republican voter suppression efforts. Vote in Your Pajamas helps people protect their vote by encouraging them to vote from the comfort of their home by absentee ballot. Under Florida law, any voter can request an absentee ballot. Imagine on November 4th, instead of waiting hours to cast your ballot, you could relax, knowing your vote has already been counted.

1st Annual Halloween Buddha Ball 10/31/13

1st Annual Halloween Buddha Ball
Thursday, 10/31/2013 – 10:00 pm – 02:00 am
600836_118316071681183_1935723123_nBuddha Sky Bar
217 E Atlantic Ave.,
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Facebook Link
Cost: No Cover

The most exclusive place to be this Halloween will be Buddha Sky Bar on busting Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, as the most chic hotspot in town unveils its 1st Annual Halloween Buddha Ball on Thursday, October 31, from 10 pm – 2 am.

There is no cover charge for the event, but a costume is required for ALL entries. The first 100 guests will receive VIP access to the Tanteo Tequila VIP lounge and a special goody bag. The party will also feature music by Miami DJ Crunch Time, and a slate of prizes that is unprecedented in South Florida.

1st Place Winner: $2,500 gift card courtesy of East Coast Jewelry
2nd Place Winner: $1,500 gift card courtesy of Ulysse Nardin
3rd Place Winner: Gift basket valued at $1,000 courtesy of Tanteo Tequila

“This is going to be the biggest Halloween party Delray Beach has ever seen,” said Chris Licata, Buddha Sky Bar partner. “Our sponsors have given us unbelievable prizes, and our partners at Tanteo Tequila, Ulysse Nardin, East Coast Jewelry and Russian Standard Vodka have come together to really take this concept to the next level.”

Additional specials include $7 Tanteo Tequila cocktails, $7 Russian Standard Vodka cocktails, light appetizers and other drink specials and samplings, paparazzi photographers, and serious eye candy with costumes ranging from sexy to silly.

For additional information, call 561.450.7557.

Shooting for the Stars: An Evening with Black Violin 11/16/13

Shooting for the Stars: An Evening with Black Violin
Saturday, 11/16/2013 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Black-Violin-Poster-BLUEPlumosa School of the Arts Auditorium
2501 Seacrest Blvd.,
Delray Beach, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost: $35, $75

Black Violin (www.blackviolin.net), the classically-trained hip hop duo, will perform their inspired combination of hip hop, rock, and R&B in a concert at the Plumosa School of the Arts on Saturday, November 16 in Delray Beach. The concert is part of the Plumosa School of the Arts Foundation’s “Shooting for the Stars” evening to benefit the elementary school’s students.

Black Violin has performed at President Obama’s Inauguration, sold out the New Victory Theater on Broadway, wowed audiences at the legendary Harlem Apollo Theatre, accompanied Alicia Keys at the 2004 Billboard Awards, and collaborated with P.Diddy, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith and the Eagles. Kev Marcus, who plays the violin, and Will B, who plays the viola, are both Fort Lauderdale natives.

“We are so fortunate that an act of this caliber will be performing in Delray Beach for an exciting community event,” said James Mueller, president of the Plumosa School of the Arts Foundation. “This talented duo will inspire the students of Plumosa. Their success fits into our school’s mission in promoting the vital importance of arts education for children and securing the resources to make it happen. Funds raised will directly benefit the kids at Plumosa School of the Arts through our Foundation.”

On Friday afternoon, November 15, Plumosa students and teachers will take part in a concert and conversation with the artists. Will and Kev will share stories of their own personal journey—about the impact that music has had on their lives and the importance of establishing a solid foundation of positive values.

The concert will be held at the Plumosa School of the Arts Auditorium, 2501 Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $75 for VIP and can be purchased at: www.plumosafoundation.org.

Plumosa School of the Arts Foundation’s mission is to promote the vital importance of arts education for children and secure the resources to make it happen. Plumosa is a K-5, A-rated school. For more information on the Foundation, visit www.plumosafoundation.org .

Fright Nights Scream Park at the South Florida Fairgrounds 10/10/13-10/27/13

Fright Nights Scream Park at the South Florida Fairgrounds
FrightNightsOctober 10th – 27th!
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.myfrightnights.com
Fright Nights Scream Park, the scariest Halloween phenomenon ever, returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.  This year’s terror-full attraction kicks off Thursday, October 10th and has been redesigned to be scarier than ever before!  With 4 new Haunts and more than 21,000 square feet of terror filled attractions plus a Gigantic Monster Midway of thrill rides, surprise scare zones and live entertainment, Fright Nights Scream Park is the largest and scariest Haunted attraction in South Florida!

Fright Nights Scream Park will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 10th through October 26th, with a special Monster Bash Costume Party on Sunday, October 27th with more than $1,000.00 in prizes!

Be Afraid!  Be Very Afraid!

Diva’s Show 11/21/13

Diva’s Show
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 08/21/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
DivasOnStage2013webLake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Avenue,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link
Cost: $15.00

Legendary Divas of Broadway
See your favorite queens as your favorite Divas! Celebrate with the Playhouse in this special preseason fundraising event.

Lisa Landry New Comedy Series 10/23/13

Lisa Landry New Comedy Series
Wednesday, 10/23/2013 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
LisaLandry2013webLake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Avenue,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link
Cost:

Ticket Price: $26 – $30
Synopsis:
That’s Funny… You Don’t look Jewish
Lisa was raised Catholic but converted to Judaism because it’s the same guilt but with 20 percent off at Macy’s. What Lisa loved mostly about becoming Jewish was that all the religious ceremonies take place at sundown and she is not a morning person. Landry is an utterly likable and down-to-earth comic who is incredibly easy to relate to. The Louisiana native will leave you laughing, relating and wanting to take her home to meet your son…

All Shook Up 10/10/13

All Shook Up
Thursday, 10/10/2013 – 10/27/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
All-Shook-Up-sml-webLake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Avenue,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link
Cost:

Ticket Price: $35 / $23 and Dinner and Show Packages: $67 / $50
Synopsis:
Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. Into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

The Tropicana 11/2/13

The Tropicana
Saturday, 11/02/2013 – 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tropicana_finalLake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Avenue,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link
Cost:

Ticket Price: $40 – $100
Synopsis:
“From the producers of the wildly entertaining fundraising event The Speakeasy comes another fun filled night of drinking, gambling, light fare, dancing and cabaret style entertainment. Travel back in time to the 1950’s and experience the spectacular, tropical and colorful days of  The Tropicana: a world renowned Latin cabaret and nightclub. The Tropicana was said to give visitors a feeling of being in an unreal world of exotic splendor and was dubbed as “the most beautiful casino in the world” as well as “the Monte Carlo in the Americas.” Enjoy the sights and sounds of the most flamboyant nightclub of the 1950’s. Guests are encouraged to attend in costume to fully submerse themselves in the grandeur and imagination of the evening.”

Bobby Collins New Comedy Series 11/9/13

Bobby Collins New Comedy Series
Saturday, 11/09/2013 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bobby-CollinswebsmlLake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Avenue,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link
Cost:

Ticket Price: $35
Synopsis:
Mellowing With Age… On The Inside
Bobby Collins heart felt and witty humor will engage the audience with a clever blend of characterizations and hilarious observations to which everyone can relate. The Grammy-nominated comedian is known for his live stage performances, cable TV specials, numerous talk show appearances, feature film roles, six comedy CDs and three DVDs — the latest of which, Telling It Like It Is, was praised by the New York Times. Collins also recently wrote a book, On the Inside, and will be signing copies following his performance. Don’t miss who the New York Times calls The Most Natural Comedian Working Today,

The Games Afoot 11/21/13

The Games Afoot
Thursday, 11/21/2013 – 12/08/2013 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
GamesAfootWebLake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Avenue,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link
Cost:

Ticket Price: $35 / $23 and Dinner and Show Packages: $67 / $50
Synopsis:
It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Yes, Virgina, There is a Santa Claus 12/18/13

Yes, Virgina, There is a Santa Claus
Wednesday, 12/18/2013 – 12/18/2013 11:00 am – 03:30 pm
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Avenue,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link
Cost:

December 18, 11am, 3:30pm
$6 Kids, $8 Adults
Francis P. Church’s famous newspaper reply to an inquisitive little girl is imaginatively brought to the stage in this fast paced show that pays homage to the classic holiday films of the 1940’s. A reporter must follow leads to find proof about the existence of Santa Claus, realizing in the end that believing is proof enough.
LITERATURE – MUSIC – CHARACTER EDUCATION

LDub Film Festival 9/29/13

LDub Film Festival
Friday, 09/27/2013 – 09/29/2013 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Lake Worth Playhouse Stonzek Theatre
709 Lake Avenue,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link
Cost:

LDub Film Festival
Ticket Price: Individual Show Ticket $9 – Full Festival Pass $30
Our mission is to celebrate the art of film making, provide industry collaboration opportunities and outlets for filmmakers to present their work and gain recognition from their peers, the public and industry professionals. Join us for three days of workshops, special guest speakers and much, much, more at the Stonzek Movie Theater. Deadline for Submission September 3, 2013 $20 – $30

Karaoke at Palm Lounge 8/10/13

Karaoke at Palm Lounge
Saturday, 08/10/2013 – 09:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Palm Lounge
131 E Palmetto Park Rd ,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Palm Lounge (www.palmloungeboca.com), a bar and live music venue in east Boca Raton, has announced a new weekday happy hour, Monday-Friday, 5 – 7 p.m., that features half-off well drinks, domestic beer and house wine.

In addition, the bar has announced a new entertainment lineup with no cover charge:

August 10th–Karaoke

The Palm Lounge is located at 131 East Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. The bar is open from 5:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. daily and from 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays

DJ Fono presenting “The Mixx” at Palm Lounge 8/3/13

DJ Fono presenting “The Mixx” at Palm Lounge
Saturday, 08/03/2013 – 09/28/2013 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Palm Lounge
131 E Palmetto Park Rd ,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Palm Lounge (www.palmloungeboca.com), a bar and live music venue in east Boca Raton, has announced a new weekday happy hour, Monday-Friday, 5 – 7 p.m., that features half-off well drinks, domestic beer and house wine.

In addition, the bar has announced a new entertainment lineup with no cover charge:

Saturdays at 9:00 p.m.: DJ Fono presenting “The Mixx” –mixed music and mixed drinks. (not appearing August 10th)

Suzy Howard at Palm Lounge 8/2/13

Suzy Howard at Palm Lounge
Friday, 08/02/2013 – 09/27/2013 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Palm Lounge
131 E Palmetto Park Rd ,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost:

The Palm Lounge (www.palmloungeboca.com), a bar and live music venue in east Boca Raton, has announced a new weekday happy hour, Monday-Friday, 5 – 7 p.m., that features half-off well drinks, domestic beer and house wine.

In addition, the bar has announced a new entertainment lineup with no cover charge:

Fridays at 9 p.m.: Suzy Howard’s smooth sounds

Charlie Sullivan at Palm Lounge 8/1/13

Charlie Sullivan at Palm Lounge
Thursday, 08/01/2013 – 09/26/2013 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Palm Lounge
131 E Palmetto Park Rd ,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost:

The Palm Lounge (www.palmloungeboca.com), a bar and live music venue in east Boca Raton, has announced a new weekday happy hour, Monday-Friday, 5 – 7 p.m., that features half-off well drinks, domestic beer and house wine.

In addition, the bar has announced a new entertainment lineup with no cover charge:

Thursdays at 9 p.m.: Power vocalist Charlie Sullivan. Charlie has appeared as a backup singer with The Temptations, The Supremes, Supertramp, The Steve Miller Band and Rick James.

Call for Entry: “Outside the Box 2,” an Exhibition of Outdoor art Installations 11/15/2013

Call for Entry: “Outside the Box 2,” an Exhibition of Outdoor art Installations
Friday, 07/25/2013 – 11/15/2013 12:00 am –
OUTSIDE-THE-BOX2-LOGOWHITESPACE: The Mordes Collection
2805 N. Australian Avenue ,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 Jury fee

$500 in prizes

Application Deadline: November 15, 2013

Exhibition Dates: Friday & Saturday, April 4 – 5, 2014 8 -11 pm

OUTSIDE THE BOX2, curated by Lisa Rockford, is the second biennial exhibition of outdoor, site-specific art in Palm Beach County, FL. This unique and alternative format, situated at the uniquely prestigious Whitespace – The Mordes Collection, features innovative contemporary artists that will interact with the unique landscape & outdoor environment. Whitespace is located at 2805 N. Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach. The inaugural event in 2012 featured 22 installations, attracted hundreds of art enthusiasts, and was covered extensively in local media.

Prizes

Best in Show will receive $350, Second Place will receive $150.

Prize Jury Panel: Lisa Rockford – Curator Outside the Box 2, Marisa J. Passcucci – Curator of 20th Centruy & Contemporary Art- Boca Museum of Art, Bryan D. Walsh – Gallery Director DTR Modern Galleries, John J. McGurk – Independent Curator NYC.

Eligibility

Open call for proposals from artists in South Florida working in installation art, mixed media, sculpture, video art, new media, sound, and performance. The curator will give preference to installations that are imaginative, have high aesthetic appeal, include interactive and/or multi-sensory elements, incorporate or adapt well to the site.

The Site

Whitespace, The Mordes Collection is located on a lake waterfront with a sand beach, and features a landscape with a long stretch of grass, elements of bushes and trees and a building with concrete walls and a wrap around tarmac.

How to Apply

For Full prospectus, Submission instructions, and Artist Application,

Please visit:

www.lisarockford.com/news/

Contact: outsidethebox2curator@gmail.com

Dinner & Cabaret Show – Tribute to Diana Ross & Lou Rawls at Paradiso 7/27/13

Dinner & Cabaret Show – Tribute to Diana Ross & Lou Rawls at Paradiso
Saturday, 07/27/2013 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Paradiso_front_page_-_SignParadiso Ristorante
625 Lucerne Ave,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
RSVP Link
Cost: $108

Enjoy the dining elegance of Paradiso while serenaded by the vibrant sounds of classic song featuring a musical tribute to Diana Ross and Lou Rawls!

Singers Natalie Jackson and Stone Silk delight audiences as the mingle the crowd, commemorating these timeless artists as they were intended to be performed, with a full, rich sound guaranteed to delight.

Enjoy a complete cultured experience combining dinner and show into one memorable night!

Package includes wine with a three course meal (salad, main course and dessert) from a specially prepared dinner menu.

Triumph 8/4/13

Triumph
Sunday, 08/04/2013 – 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
FiveYoga Journey Studio
1950 Glades Road,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link
Cost: 25

TRIUMPH
Motivation*Inspiration*New Beginnings
Learn how to overcome obstacles, transform from being stuck and become unstoppable.
Join Success Coach, Michael Rosenfeld as he shares his own story of how he went from gang member and addict to helping thousands of people reclaim their lives. Learn powerful tools you can use right away.
Sunday, August 4, 3-5:00pm
Yoga Journey Studio, 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton (5th floor Wyndham Hotel)
Workshop $25 pre-registered $35 at the door.
http://triumphboca.eventbrite.com

Palm Lounge & Roundabout Records presents “The MIXX” 7/27/13

Palm Lounge & Roundabout Records presents “The MIXX”
Saturday, 07/27/2013 – 10:00 pm – 02:00 am
384613_10150957195141792_1419540111_nPalm Lounge
131 E Palmetto Park Rd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
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Cost: Free

Mixed Music + Mixed Drinks = THE MIXX

Featuring the finest array of cocktails and music you know and love. Sounds by DJ FONO spinning open format from 10 ‘til close. No Cover to get in / Valet Parking. 21+ with ID. First 50 people get a free MIXX cd from DJ FONO.

Hip-Hop + Funk + Indie + Retro + Dance + Trap + Dubstep + EDM mixed up proper by DJ FONO

Photographs of Boca Burger Battle

Despite the rain, there was an excellent showing at Boca’s Burger Battle. Check out the delectable images below… 

 

Boca Burger Battle’s 2013 Winners are:

Judge’s Pick for “Best Grill Master” went to:
1st place – Bite Gastrotruck
2nd place – Potions In Motion
3rd place – Shake Shack

Judge’s Pick for “Best Alternative Grill Master” went to:
1st place – 4th Generation

People’s Choice for “Best Boca Burger” went to:
1st place – Morton’s Steakhouse
2nd place – Rebel House
3rd place – Potions In Motion

Palm Lounge Presents Men of Adonis Male Review 7/24/13

Palm Lounge Presents Men of Adonis Male Review
Wednesday, 07/24/2013 – 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Palm-Adonis-Ad-Run-7_18_13Palm Lounge
131 East Palmetto Park Road ,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
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Cost: $10

The Palm Lounge (www.palmloungeboca.com), a new bar and live music venue in east Boca Raton, will host the Men of Adonis male review for her eyes only on Wednesday, July 24th from 8:30-10:30 p.m. The event will feature a number of male dancers performing. The Men of Adonis (www.menofadonis.com) have been featured in Playgirl and Men’s Health magazines, as well as a variety of calendars. There is a $10 cover charge and a two-drink minimum to attend the women-only event. Men are welcome after 11 p.m. Groups of ten or more women will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne.

The Palm Lounge is located at 131 East Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. The bar is open from 5:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. daily and from 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Featuring half price well and house brands from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Sunset Music Series at Mizner Park Amphitheater Presents Kirk Green 7/20/13

Sunset Music Series at Mizner Park Amphitheater Presents Kirk Green
image001Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 8:13pm (sunset)
Mizner Park Amphitheater
590 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
More Info

Sunsets and music. Nice.
 
Sunset Music Series:  Jazz-infused island and reggae music with  Kirk Green

A free concert sponsored by The City of Boca Raton. Food and beverages available for purchase, bring blankets and chairs or rent a chair at the amphitheater.  Please no outside food or beverages. Free performance sponsored by The City of Boca Raton

Info courtesy: Jazz & Blues Florida

National Black Chamber of Commerce Convention 7/24/13-7/26/13

National Black Chamber of Commerce Convention
304July 24-26
Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach
2800 South Ocean Boulevard
Palm Beach, FL 33480 
www.nationalbcc.org
www.fashiondesignersexpo.com

Couture House Fashion Show by Fashion Designers Expo Florida

National Black Chamber of Commerce Fashion Show by FDE Florida.
All Designers, Vendors, and Models interested in participating please email Karine Melissa directly at kmelissa.fde@gmail.com.

Opportunities include:
Wednesday July 24th
Opening Reception on the Roof Top at Roxy’s Pub
Hosted by Sharon Carpenter from VH1’s The Gossip Game
Red Carpet Celebrities, Press, and NBCC Professionals

Thursday July 25th
The Couture House Show (Professional setting at the Four Seasons Resort during the convention with Investors and NBCC Professionals)
Hosted by Fashion Mogul J.Alexander Martin Co-Founder of FUBU

There are only a few spaces available for this professional showing. Please contact Karine Melissa today to participate. Email directly to kmelissa.fde@gmail.com

Ready for Love Bootcamp Intensive 7/14/13

Ready for Love Bootcamp Intensive
Sunday, 07/14/2013 – 10:00 am – 04:30 pm
kissing-on-beachYoga Journey Studio
1950 Glades Road ,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: 99

Learn 5 actionable steps to create a love relationship that works.

This one day intensive is guaranteed to create a new possibility for you and take your love life to a whole new level. Love coaches and founders of T.R.U.E. Love Academy, Chana and Michael will share their proven system that has helped numerous clients experience the joy of loving.

Part lecture, part experiential– this intensive is for you if you are ready for new beginnings and eager to create an exciting and fulfilling love life.

Ready for Love Bootcamp—The Intensive will assist you to:

•Get crystal clear on what you want
•Discover what makes you a great catch
•Break the cycle failed relationships
•Master the do’s and don’ts in dating and relating
•Connect with a partner who is on the same page as you
•Create and sustain a healthy relationship
•Meet other like-minded singles

The Hot Dog Fest in Jupiter 7/21/13

The Hot Dog Fest in Jupiter
Sunday, 07/21/2013 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
x-defaultAbacoa Town Center
1200 University Blvd.,
Jupiter, Florida 33458
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

The Hot Dog Fest comes to Jupiter at Abacoa Town Center. Come out and celebrate National Hot Dog Month by eating from the over 25 vendors selling varieties from Deep Fried Dogs to Sausages. And you don’t want to miss the 2nd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest!

Seven50 Third Summit: The Future In Focus 6/19/13

Second-Summit-3-Offical-Invitation-V7Seven50 Third Summit: The Future In Focus
Wednesday, 06/19/2013, 09:30 am – 04:00 pm
Palm Beach Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
RSVP Link

The conversation about emerging trends and future scenarios will leverage online simulation tools and include a series of workgroups and panel presentations from noted thought-leaders. The interactive, engaging event is designed inform the direction of the Seven50 plan for more prosperous communities, a healthier environment and a stronger economy in Southeast Florida.

Complimentary refreshments will be served. Lunch will be available Friday for $10 at the summit. RSVP’s are requested for the workshops, workgroups and the summit.

Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair 7/13/13

Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair
Saturday, 07/13/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Boca-Burger-BattleSanborn Square Park
Sanborn Square Park,
72 N Federal Highway, Florida FL
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Not only is the temperature rising, the bbq grills are getting ready and Chefs are creating secret recipes as preparations for the Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair! returns again for the second year on Saturday, July 13th. More than 20 contenders from all over south Florida will create their grilling masterpieces and present them to a prestige table of Grill Master Judges which includes a few well known “burger conneseuirs” like Sef the Burger Beast, Jamie Frankel from Burgers by the Beach, Stephanie Miskew from the Glamorous Gourmet, and well known celebrity Chef Dean Max in hopes of winning the Golden Burger Trophy and hold the title of the Best Boca Burger. The sizzling summer street festival is held in Sanborn Square Park located in downtown Boca Raton near Palmetto Park Road and Federal Highway.
This community event with its “backyard bbq theme” not only showcases some of the best beef, turkey, fish, and vegetarian burgers that can be found, but also has an array of summer food tasting stations sampling gourmet French fries, onion rings, tropical salads, chicken wings by Tucci’s Fire N Coal Pizza, rum cakes, liquor infused ice cream and good old apple pie. Cockspur Rum and Iceberg Vodka will be making its debut at the battle to wet your whistle with Electric Lemonade and Rum Punch. You can also quench your thirst with a variety of Holy Mackerel craft beers, Madria Sangria, Moscato wine and GEM spring water just to mention a few of the Beer, Wine and Spirits selections served this year. Be sure to visit our new Wine Store on your way out and receive Special Discounts on wine by the bottle and by the case!
Boca Burger Battle’s Chief Grill Master this is year is Chef Wes Bonner who is Publix Aprons Resident Chef. Wes graduated Summa Cum Laude from Johnson and Wales and has a strong passion for the culinary arts. The Chief Grill Master will oversee all of the Battle’s Contenders, create the judging criteria and fiercely lead the Grill Master Judges on their path to burger nirvana. The judges will decide on Best of Show and Best Alternative Burger while the guests get to vote with their wooden chip where the “Peoples Choice” will determine the champion and hold the title for one year as the Best Boca Burger. Defending 2012 champion Rebel House, a “renegade” restaurant & bar in downtown Boca Raton will be back to defend their title. All spatulas down, The Rebel Burger took the Judges Pick and the People’s Choice awards for the inaugural event.
This year’s battle will introduce the ultimate cooking experience featuring the Big Green Egg, a ceramic kamando-style barbecue grill coming down from Atlanta Georgia. This is the most versatile outdoor cooking product on the market. An additional “eggstavaganza” at the Boca Burger Battle, is the Big Green Egg Cooking Academy will host the interactive Cooking Alley teaching guests all the tips and tricks to cooking pulled pork, brisket, ribs and chicken. And yes, there will be plenty of delicious samplings to go around for everyone.
Portion of proceeds from the Boca Burger Battle benefit PROPEL, www.PropelYourFuture.org, People Reaching Out to Provide Education and Leadership, a 501c3 Non Profit Organization located in Boca Raton. PROPEL’s goal is to address the needs of youth and be a catalyst for change, one life at a time. They offer weekly programming and special events in the areas of arts, education and recreation to best forward the future of our youth.
The Boca Burger Battle is presented by the Big Green Egg, JM Lexus, Madria Sangria and produced by local event production company BocaRaton.com & The BITES! Network, which also produces the Galt Mile, Deerfield Beach & Boca Raton Wine and Food Festivals. And, coming soon is their new project WineEvents.com
General admission tickets are $55 per person and VIP tickets are $85 per person. All ticket holders receive unlimited food and drink tastings regardless of ticket type. Burger Battle VIP Guests will enjoy an early bird entrance (6 PM for VIP and 7 PM for General Admission), access to the Grill Master’s Lounge, and 2-4-1 cocktails at the sizzling summer after party hosted by the new Jazziz Nightlife where they can mingle with the Judges, Contenders and applaud the new Champion. This is a 21 + year old event from 6 pm to 10 pm, No Pets PLEASE. Event is Rain or Shine! You can purchase Tickets Online or call 561-338-7594. See you at A Grilling Affair!

Second Annual Colavita Motivation Man Half Iron and Olympic Triathlon in Downtown West Palm Beach 6/1/13

Second Annual Colavita “Motivation Man” Half Iron and Olympic Triathlon in Downtown West Palm Beach
Sunday, 06/01/2013, 04:30 am –
Motivation-Man-FlyerDowntown West Palm Beach (Great Lawn)
101 S. Flagler Dr.,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33416
Webpage Link

Second Annual Colavita “Motivation Man” ½ Iron & Olympic Triathlon in Downtown West Palm Beach, Saturday, June 1

Events to benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America

Game On Sports Marketing, Inc. announced that the Second Annual Colavita Motivation Man ½ Iron & Olympic Triathlon (www.motivationman.com) will be held on Saturday, June 1 in downtown West Palm Beach. The triathlon, presented by Publix, will benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.

The 2012 Motivation Man race attracted over 600 participants and was the first triathlon ever held in downtown West Palm Beach. Organizers are hoping the event will sell out at 1,200 participants this year. The event consists of two races: an Olympic-distance triathlon (.94 mile swim, 25-mike bike, 6.5 mile run) and a Half-Ironman (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run).

The event will encompass all of downtown West Palm Beach, including the Intracoastal Waterway, Flagler Drive and Southern Boulevard. Road closures on race-day include 56 miles of Southern Boulevard, from the Intracoastal in West Palm out to Belle Glade; Flagler Drive and parts of South Clematis, Greenwood and Washington. In addition, the Intracoastal will be closed to boat traffic. The action-packed weekend includes the Publix Health and Fitness Expo, as well as a weekend kick-off party and a post-race awards ceremony and after-party at the famous E.R. Bradley’s Saloon on the waterfront.

“West Palm Beach is the ideal backdrop for a triathlon, with beautiful roads, the Intracoastal Waterway and the tremendous support from the City and Palm Beach County,” said Steve Tebon, CEO of Game On Sports Marketing. “We look forward to welcoming regional, national and international athletes to beautiful South Florida for the 2013 endurance event.”

The Motivation Man Triathlon has received the support of the City of West Palm Beach, the City’s Downtown Development Authority, Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tourist Development Council and Discover the Palm Beaches. Sponsors include Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Publix, E.R. Bradley’s Saloon, Zephyrhills, Michelob Ultra, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach and Hyatt Place Downtown.

Costs to participate are: Olympic Individual Triathlon Registration – $175.00, Half Iron Individual Triathlon Registration – $275.00, Olympic Relay Triathlon Registration – $275.00, and Half Iron Relay Triathlon Registration – $375.00. Proceeds benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (www.ccfa.org).

NBC’S ‘The Voice’ Contestant Michaela Paige Hosts Graduation Party at Alene Too 4/25/13

NBC’S ‘The Voice’ Contestant Michaela Paige Hosts Graduation Party at Alene Too
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 3-6pm
Alene Too at Regency Court
3013 Yomato Road, Suite 30
Boca Raton, Florida

Michaela Paige, the 16-year-old Boca Raton native and star contestant on Season 3 of NBC’s hit reality series “The Voice” will host a special Graduation Party for mothers, daughters and other members of the family to shop for fantastic graduation looks! New spring selections will be featured from popular designer brands including Alice and Olivia, BCBG and Amanda Uprichard. Customers who make a purchase will be entered to win a $100 Alene Too gift certificate!

In The Heights 7/11/13

In The Heights
Thursday, 07/11/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:30 pm
In-The-HeightsLake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Ave ,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link

In The Heights, a musical celebration, tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures; where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

Ready for Love Bootcamp-The Intensive 4/7/13

Ready for Love Bootcamp-The Intensive
Sunday, 04/07/2013, 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Romantic Couple at SunsetYoga Journey Studio
1950 Glades Road,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link

Ready for Love Bootcamp–The Intensive
Wondering if you will ever find the right partner? Learn How.

Love Coaches & Founders of T.R.U.E. Love Academy, Michael and Chana Rosenfeld share 5 actionable steps for creating a relationship that works. Discover what makes you a great catch, break the cycle of failed relationships, master the do’s and don’ts in dating and relating and build the confidence to ditch what’s not working.

Cost: $99*
*Please Note: Must register in advance. Space is limited.
To register call 305-528-0747 or email chana@trueloveacademy.org

www.trueloveacademy.org

Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) from Rio de la Plata to South Florida! 4/14/13

Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) from Rio de la Plata to South Florida!
Sunday, 04/14/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Enamorados-del-Tango-18x24-Poster-31 Olympia Heights Performing Arts Theater
20101 Lyons Road ,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Buy Tickets Link

TANGO LOVERS RETURNS TO THE US AT THE BEST BROADWAY STYLE
Tango, passion and sensuality return to the US with Tango Lovers(Enamorados del Tango) and Alfredo Lerida. Acclaimed as “The Best Tango Show in the city” by the press and media in Uruguay (“Ultimas Noticias”, Ma 2012), “A Tango Show at the highest level” (“Banda Oriental”, New York, Sep 2012) and qualifications such as “The Best Show ever”, Tango Lovers: Enamorados del Tango will be back on April in New York, Miami and now expanding to Palm Beach in Florida and San Francisco and Los Angeles in California. The ensemble of 20 artists will tour with the special participation of an extraordinary dancer, the Queen of Tango, Mora Godoy.
Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) is a Tango show of the highest caliber and strives for excellence in the fields of artistic creativity and performance. The Broadway style production blends stunning dresses, lighting, music and introduces spectacular contemporary elements and classical tango dance in order reach diverse generations while preserving the essence of Tango.
For information please call (305) 300 2600
Tickets are now on sale at www.tangolovers.com
Performing at the new top notch theater:

Liel Kolet: Singer, Songwriter and Peace Activist Ray of Hope Concert Tour 3/6/13

Liel Kolet: Singer, Songwriter & Peace Activist | Ray of Hope Concert Tour | Live Performances in Boca Raton, FL
Friday, 03/08/2013, 08:00 pm –
ùåðåúSpanish River Church
2400 Yamato Rd ,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link

Following the success of her PBS special, “Songs for Peace,” Liel Kolet, singer, songwriter and peace advocate, will take the stage for her Ray of Hope Concert Tour on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, Thursday, March 7, 2013 and Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Spanish River Church in Boca Raton, FL.

Liel Kolet’s performances in Boca Raton mark the first leg of her Ray of Hope Concert Tour across the United States in support of her forthcoming album, “Ray of Hope,” produced by 16-time Grammy Award Winner Humberto Gatica, which is scheduled to be released in June 2013.

Twenty-three year-old vocal powerhouse Liel Kolet began her professional career at the age of 12, after winning the prestigious European talent contest, Bravo Bravissimo. Blessed with extraordinary talent, an angelic voice and a magical persona that captivates audiences around the world, Liel has performed all over the world and has collaborated with musical greats, Andrea Bocelli, The Scorpions, Patti Labelle, Herbie Hancock and Slash, and has also had the honor of sharing a stage with President Bill Clinton.

Liel’s career skyrocketed in 2003, after a landmark performance at Israeli President Shimon Peres’ 80th birthday celebration, during which Liel spontaneously invited President Bill Clinton to join her on stage to sing one of history’s greatest peace songs, John Lennon’s “Imagine,” along with a choir of 40 Jewish children and 40 Arabic children. The impromptu duet was broadcast via CNN/International, instigating a firestorm of publicity that elevated Liel’s status internationally, making her a “highly sought after personality” for royal events, peace concerts and charity events throughout the world.

Born to Jewish parents with Indian, Yemenite and Egyptian roots on a Kibbutz in northern Israel, Liel’s upbringing in one of the most war-torn parts of the world shaped her musical and personal goals, instilling a burning desire to spread the message of peace through her music and voice. Liel’s personal crusade to promote peace and for the well being of children all over the world has brought the singer-songwriter international attention as her generation’s symbol of peace.

In 2007 Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert nominated Liel as Official Ambassador for Northern Israel. She has also serves as official ambassador for The Peres Center for Peace, Sheba Medical Center Children’s Hospital and international peace organizations Seeds of Peace and Children of Peace. In addition, since beginning her musical career at age 13, Liel has performed to raise funds and awareness for a number of organizations, including the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNISEF), Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO), The Urban Zen Foundation, KidsRights, Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) and Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

Liel’s performances are more than just music. A true ambassador of peace, Liel’s songs move and leave audiences with a remarkable experience.

To purchase tickets please contact Teresa Trinque at 1-800-716-6975 x503.

For more information about Liel Kolet, please visit www.lielkolet.com

Follow Liel Kolet on Twitter at Twitter.com/LielKoletMusic

Like Liel Kolet on Facebook at Facebook.com/LielKoletMusic

3rd Annual Red Stiletto Stroll Sashays Into Town Center at Boca Raton 2/22/13

3rd Annual Red Stiletto Stroll Sashays Into Town Center at Boca Raton
Friday, 02/22/2013, 06:30 pm –
Town Center at Boca Raton
6000 Glades Road,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link

Red Stiletto Stroll, Town Center at Boca Raton’s stylish footwear fête, saunters into town on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. This crimson clad, high-energy event includes a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, fabulous raffle prizes and the famous ‘Shoe Shoe Train’ Fashion Show presented by Neiman Marcus.

As one of the hottest tickets in town, Red Stiletto Stroll spotlights a very important cause, raising awareness for women’s heart health and raising funds for the Jean and David Blechman Center for Specialty Care and Preventative Cardiology at the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

Attendees are invited to flaunt their most outrageous red heels on the red carpet as celebrity judges select the sauciest pair and award fabulous prizes. This year’s dazzling celebrity judge panel includes Timolin and Casey Cole of Boca Raton, twin daughters of music legend Nat King Cole and founders of the Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. non-profit organization that raises funds to provide grants for music education for children with the greatest need and fewest resources, and Angela Lutin of EssentiallyAngela.com. Angela is a Blogger, Advice Columnist and Dating Guru for the social media age. She also recently appeared as a Dating Coach on MTV’s Made and on Bravo’s hit show, Millionaire Matchmaker.

Additionally, several great Town Center at Boca Raton retailers like Ecco, Porsche Design and Marmi will have ‘shoe depot ‘ displays. Other fine retailers will feature their hot RED spring lines.

Guests will also enjoy light bites and cocktails courtesy of Town Center at Boca Raton restaurants like Bistro N, California Pizza Kitchen, The Capital Grille and Pummarola. And, attendees are welcome to kick back and relax in the The Red Stiletto Coral Cadillac Lounge.

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, heart disease is still the leading cause of death for women. The Red Stiletto Stroll helps to remind and motivate woman to take action to reduce their personal risks.

Tickets are $30 for general admission and $50 for reserved seating. Or, take advantage of the new “Girls’ Night Out” package for four, with VIP seating and a commemorative martini glass for $180. Please contact Sandra Longo at (561) 955-3249 or slongo@brrh.com for purchase.

Palm Beach Fine Craft Show 3/1/13-3/3/13

Palm Beach Fine Craft Show
Friday, 03/01/2013 through Sunday, 03/03/2013 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
2013-FLYERPalm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link

Not to be confused with the many “craft fairs” that dot the Florida landscape, the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is a premier showcase of American contemporary art and design, presenting masterful work by 125 of the nation’s leading contemporary craft artists. The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is professionally juried to ensure the highest level of excellence and originality in the work presented. Every piece is designed and made in artists’ studios across America, with artists offering their latest work in a dozen different media. Lectures daily. Fashion Shows Friday and Saturday. Admission $15. Seniors $14. Under 12 free with paid adult.

The 4th Annual WIRK Rib Round-Up Featuring Josh Turner, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore, Chris Cagle 3/9/13

The 4th Annual WIRK Rib Round-Up Featuring Josh Turner, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore, Chris Cagle
Saturday, March 9th
Cruzan Amphitheatre
601 Sansburys Way
West Palm Beach, FL 33411 
Tickets On Sale Now!
For more information go to WIRK.com
 
Great Country Music and Taste-Tempting Ribs
 
\WIRK 103.1 FM’s “Rib Round-Up”, featuring great live country music and the best tasting ribs in South Florida, returns Saturday, March 9th to Cruzan Amphitheatre at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.  Reserved Seats are $30.00 and Festival Lawn tickets are $25.00 and are on sale now!
 
This all-day family event showcases great live music from the galaxy of WIRK stars and this year is no exception.  Headlining the show will be top country artists Josh Turner, Rodney Atkins, Chris Cagle and Justin Moore. Also filling out the bill will be Lauren Alaina, Kip Moore, Florida Georgia Line, Greg Bates and Jon Pardi with more exciting acts to be named shortly. There’s something for everybody . . . and make sure to bring your appetite because you won’t want to miss the best Ribs in South Florida as well!
 
Some of the area’s best local restaurants and grillers will be competing to win your tastebuds as well as a host of prizes.  Trophies will be given out in the categories of best overall ribs, best sauce and people’s choice. Judging will take place throughout the day from a panel of celebrity judges with the award ceremony to take place at 9pm on the Main Stage at The Cruzan Amphitheater.  
 
So don’t miss the return of WIRK 103.1FM “Rib Round-Up” Saturday, March 9th at Cruzan Amphitheatre at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.  Doors open at 12noon.  Reserved Seat tickets are $30.00 and Festival Lawn tickets are $25.00 and are available now through Livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (800)745-3000 and the Box Office at Cruzan Amphitheatre.
 
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, service and handling charges.

Dark Crystals Art Exhibit 2/19/13

Dark Crystals Art Exhibit
Tuesday, 02/19/2013, 05:30 pm – 08:00 pm
dark_crystals_exhibitPalm Beach State College
3160 PGA Boulevard,
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Webpage Link

DARK CRYSTALS

Invited artists:

Nune Asatryan
Leah Brown
Reinier Gamboa
Amy Gross
Freddy Jouwayed
Carol Prusa
Samantha Salzinger
David Alan Sincavage

Curatorial Statement:

Artists and Academics are a famously peripatetic bunch, often wandering the nation like vagabonds for various causes, washing up in unexpected places like so much flotsam and jetsam in a Tom Hanks movie. And so it was, like many before that I found myself in the Fall of 2010 wandering the unknown lands of an uncharted territory that I knew only as “South Florida”. After I gained my bearings and found a reliable source of fresh water, I was able to determine that this was in fact the southern edge of a very large peninsula that connected to the mainland at an unknown point north. The local inhabitants were pleasant people, and after relaying to them my peculiar interests they gave me directions to several cultural destinations that I might fancy. It was here, at the many gatherings and galleries that loosely define what one might call an “art-scene” that I began my investigation in greater depth. Finally, after two and a half years of inquiry and methodical study I have created the following curatorial effort to document my findings.

The artists in this exhibition are but a few of the many talented and dynamic individuals working today in South Florida, but their art spoke to me in a very direct way. All curators bring with them a sensibility, a vision of the world that frames and categorizes the overflowing efflorescence of creativity that one might dip a hand into in order to pull forth one thing over another for further consideration, and I am no exception. I like to think of this particular taxonomy, this exhibition, as a gemological display of Dark Crystals that are native to this region.

Firstly, I find in their work something mysterious and indefinable- a “darkness” that is not necessarily the darkness of death and decay, but more the penumbra of things unknown or imagined. At various times and in various instances I have thought of qualifying adjectives such as phantasm, visionary, mystic, imaginal, but I must admit there is no cudgel of descriptive clarity that would simplify and reduce the complexities of this x-factor into something suitable for a sound-bite or byline because the work remains multifarious and diverse. In this post-historical nether region that we have found ourselves inhabiting there no longer seem to be transcendental movements that permit the unification of artists into simplistic epistemological corrals like so many cattle into the Critical meat-grinder. On the contrary, each artist remains a universe unto themselves, a complete and fully functional idiosyncratic cosmology in which parts and pieces of the Universal have been lovingly crafted into something so specific it cannot be shared by language. The thread that guides us out of this labyrinth is only the path charted by my curatorial eye, which is to say a subjectivity that like the crystals in question, and the far-side of the moon, remains Dark, because it is knowable only in the abstract.

Similarly they possess a radiance and beauty that qualifies them as “Crystals”. Something magic perhaps as well, and like the molecular lattices of mineral samples, they vibrate with their own internal logic. What cannot be denied is that the works in question are indeed in possession of this vibrational energy, and though one may view such phenomenon with the haggard lens of scientific materialism, reducing all events into mere quantitative datum, ultimately the sensations of experience are to be felt and not measured. In this way these Dark Crystals are in possession of a certain quality that can be ascertained only through direct observation.

And so like a collector of beautiful shells, or more ominously of dried and mounted insects, I present to you a display of local talent. Each artist glimmers and shines with their own vintage aura, and like the facets in a great majestic diadem, here in this exhibition they form a type of unity. It has truly been a pleasure wandering in the wilderness and discovering these creators. I hope you will find in their work the same glittering magic that caught my eye as I surveyed the landscape, and that your experience of life will be made more vivid in some small way.

-Jacques de Beaufort

American International Fine Arts Fair 2013 2/5/13-2/10/13

American International Fine Arts Fair 2013
aifafPublic fair hours are 11am – 6pm, February 6-10
VIP Preview February 5
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

www.aifaf.com .

The American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF) has been Florida’s most prestigious fine art fair since its inaugural edition in 1997 in its unique tent by the sea. Now in its 17th edition, important and respected dealers from around the world – many whom have exhibited at AIFAF since its inception – will return to the fair in 2013.  Among the distinguished list are Richard Green, Peter Finer, Michel Goedhuis, Waterhouse & Dodd, The Silver Fund, Faberge, Yvel, Imperial Books and Imperial Oriental Art, among others.

The fair features international galleries exhibiting disciplines of fine art from classical antiquity to contemporary, and an extensive collection of haute and period jewelry. The fair is fully vetted by leading museum curators and experts. 

New this year, AIFAF will introduce a new two-pavilion format, which expands the scope of exhibitors and range of artwork to appeal to both the novice and the most sophisticated and discerning collectors.  The new Palm Beach Pavilion allows for special feature areas at modest participation rates for dealers who specialize in drawings, works on paper, books, photography, and other specialties which sell at more accessible and affordable prices than the major works offered in the Master’s Pavilion. 

PR and Marketing Workshop 2/5/13

PR and Marketing Workshop
Tuesday, 02/05/2013, 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Pavilion Grille
301 E Yamato Rd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link

A highly informative 80-minute class giving tips on generating free publicity and generating leads for your business. Presented by Public Relations expert Tina Pugliese and Marketing guru Priscilla Speicher, with a combined 50 years of experience in these fields. This is NOT a sales presentation. Free parking. RSVP to priscilla@businesseventsfla.com

1st Annual 80’S Festival At Sunset Cove Amphitheater 2/23/13

1st Annual 80’S Festival At Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 3 PM till 10 PM
Sunset Cove Amphitheater
12551 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33498.

Ticket/Event Information:
Ticket prices range $32 – $148
Purchase online at www.the80sfest.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/the80sfestkarma

80’s Celebrities performing include Eddie Money “Take Me Home Tonight”, Debbie Gibson “Only In My Dreams”, Gioia Bruno (Expose) “Let Me Be The One”, Stacey Q “Two Of Hearts”, Pretty Poison / Jade Sterling “Catch Me I’m Falling”, E Casanova (world’s #1 Michael Jackson tribute artist) and others to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Karma Entertainment Group, LLC will hold the 1st Annual 80’s Fest, an original 80’s themed festival with a program that includes entertainment for all ages, food and drinks.

“We are very excited to step back in time for one day to a decade we remember and talk about as the good old fun times. We want to create an original festival theme that hasn’t been tapped into in decades. We plan to bring back the fun everyone loved and misses so much,” said Scott Lawrence, creator of 80’s Fest and President of Karma Entertainment Group, LLC.

This year’s premiere event will be hosted by co-producer, host and performer Gioia Bruno, member of Multi-platinum Group EXPOSE. 80’s Celebrities performing include Eddie Money “Take Me Home Tonight”, Debbie Gibson “Only In My Dreams”, Gioia Bruno (Expose) “Let Me Be The One”, Stacey Q “Two Of Hearts”, Pretty Poison / Jade Sterling “Catch Me I’m Falling”, E Casanova (world’s #1 Michael Jackson tribute artist), and others to be unveiled in the coming weeks. Festival activities include 80’s TV themed bars, 80’s arcade games, 80’s makeover at a hair and make up tent, a break dance crew, a best 80’s outfit contest, an 80’s merchandise tent and more.

Scott Lawrence is a driven individual who has worked in nightclubs as a manager and promoter for over 15 years. He has taken over and rented out nightclubs for special events for the past 8 years. Recently, Scott assembled a ‘dream team’ of entertainment professionals to form Karma Entertainment Group, LLC and produce events such as 80’s Fest.

ArtPalmBeach 2013 1/24/13-1/28/13

ArtPalmBeach 2013
artpalmbeachPreview: January 24th
First View  6:00-7:30pm (Invitation only)
Collectors Invitational  7:30-10:00pm (Admission with purchase of a multi-day ticket)
Regular Fair Hours: January 25 – 28, 2013, 12pm – 7pm, til 6 pm on the 28th
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

One day pass:   $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Multi-day pass:  $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Children under 12  accompanied by adult, free
Purchase Tickets Online
Upgrade Your Pass
www.artpalmbeach.com .

ArtPalmBeach celebrates its 16th Anniversary at the Palm Beach County Convention Center from January 25th-28th, 2013 with a Preview evening January 24th.

Widely recognized by both critics and art enthusiasts as one of the most influential contemporary art fairs on Florida’s Gold Coast, the fair continues to grow in recognition and esteem each year.  The fair’s careful dealer selection process creates an outstanding presentation featuring all forms of contemporary art including painting, sculpture, photography, design, fine art glass, video and installation from modern art to new cutting-edge artists. ArtPalmBeach offers the community an extensive four day  lecture and panel series from some of the art world’s leading experts. To enhance collectors’ art fair experience, ArtPalmBeach supports major art installations by conceptual artists and curated exhibitions.  Through this cohesive and unique program, ArtPalmBeach delivers a dynamic art fair that meets the high standards of the distinguished exhibitors and collectors that attend the fair each year.
ArtPalmBeach welcomes back many returning exhibitors in 2013 and introduces first time exhibitors from Russia, Korea, Lebanon, China, Argentina, France, Switzerland, Belgium,  Mexico, United Kingdom and the United States.  The fair is comprised of over eighty international galleries and fifteen site specific installations and artist project spaces. Over 500 artists from thirteen countries will be exhibited at the fair during Palm Beach’s Art Week of museum openings, Fotofusion,  gallery walks  and art performances.
The fair will honor the lifetime accomplishments of Italian master Lino Tagliapietra and will feature a one-man exhibition of major works presented by Schantz Galleries. Recently lauded with two Doctorates, Lino Tagliapietra is one of the world’s most accomplished artists working with art studio glass.  He has been exhibiting in museums around the globe, receiving countless honors, openly sharing his far-reaching knowledge of the medium and his skill as one of its finest practitioners, and helping to create a new renaissance in studio glassmaking.
Additional 2013 fair highlights:
Long-Sharp Gallery (Indianapolis) will exhibit “Politics, Peace and Passion, Reprise.” The tightly curated exhibition explores the influence of renowned 20th century masters on a group of contemporary artists.  This edition will challenge audiences by drawing parallels between artists motivated by similar causes, and with Gino Miles, introduces the juxtaposition of different mediums that speaks to the very root of Pop Art.
The Leslie Smith Gallery of Amsterdam will introduce Shanghai’s Simon Ma to the Palm Beach art scene, one of China’s most well known and internationally acclaimed artists. His cross-cultural approach to art, music and design has resulted in a highly vibrant and successful world tour exhibition, “The Soul-Drago+Cavallo,” which has received outstanding recognition. Simon Ma has created quite a legacy, collaborating successfully as an artistic designer with various major international brands such as Lamborghini, Porsche, Ferrari and Ducati.  His designs, such as the “Art Bubble Chair,” have been exhibited in the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai.  His exhibition “Ink-Brush-Heart” curated by Achille Bonito Oliva and co-curated by Paolo de Grandis will be exhibited at the Venice Biennale in June 2013.
On the heels of their exhibition at Design Miami, Berengo Studio/Venice Projects (Venice) will present an installation of large-scale glass works by Pieke Bergmans alongside work by Marta Klonowska, Andrea Salvador and others.
Ruth Lawrence Fine Art (Rochester) will present a preview and special exhibition of Albert Paley’s upcoming Park Avenue Project with a coinciding lecture, offering an inside look at the upcoming exhibition June-November 2013. Paley has over 50 major site-specific works and is collected by major museums including New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, MFA Boston and the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
Recycled giant plastic penguins, hares, dogs and alligators will surround the fair, works by internationally renowned Belgium sculptor William Sweetlove, represented by De Buck Gallery (New York). Creator of the “Crackling Group,” his citywide installation works have instilled profound impact and awareness of mankind’s effects on climate change and balance with nature. 
De Buck Gallery will unveil a new series of works by German artist Hans Kotter, one of the most exciting artists on the European contemporary art scene. The gallery will also introduce “Luminous” light works by German artist Regine Schumann to Palm Beach collectors.
Whitespace Collection will present “Lyte Bytes,” an exhibition of works by emerging video artists Jacek Gancarz, Eren Kocabasi, Lucia Leahy and Sam Perry.
An exhibition of studio glass masters will be presented by Habatat Galleries (Michigan), considered one of the leading glass galleries in the country with 40 years of expertise. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the American Studio Art Glass Movement the gallery will exhibit rare vintage works by Littleton, Labino, Libensky, Chihuly, Howard Ben Tre and Lipofsky. Over 165 major museums are honoring these pioneers of the glass art movement in 2012-13 with Florida leading the nation in the number of major exhibitions honoring the movement’s pioneer artists.
Setford & Bridges (Paris + New York) will present a special exhibition of “lightpainting” works from Stephen Knapp.  Stephen Knapp, artist and innovator of this new fusion of art and technology, will be honored at his museum opening at Miami’s Lowe Art Museum on January 25th.
Leslie Smith Gallery (Amsterdam) will unveil an outstanding collection of contemporary Aboriginal Art alongside new works from the breakout Chinese artist Zhuang Hong Yi.
An interactive installation from French “light painter,” photographer Jadikan LP will be presented by Art Vitam (Paris + Miami). Creating lighting portraits by the use of long exposure Jadikan LP creates ghost like imagery with light and color.

Cuban artist Sandra Ramos works will be featured in a site-specific fair installation by Mayer Fine Art (Norfolk).  Known for her moving depictions of Cuba’s daily life, social strife, inequalities, racial and social issues – her works have been internationally collected and recently acquired by the Miami Art Museum’s permanent collection.
Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery (Stamford) will introduce the internationally renowned and award winning furniture designer and artist Paco Camus of Madrid, Spain.
Lyons Wier Gallery (New York) will be featuring a site specific installation of contemporary works by American artist Greg Haberny.

FAIR PROGRAMMING:
Fair programming will encompass an extensive schedule of premiere events, special exhibitions, topical lectures, special museum tours, site-specific art installations, art performances and exclusive VIP programs.
The lecture and panel discussion series will include a full program of daily presentations; “Fifty Years in Photojournalism,” Bill Eppridge, Photo Journalist Life Magazine, Sports Illustrated; “Rough Glass: My Adventures in the Sand,” Marlene Rose, a nationally known glass artist; “The Life and Work of Lino Tagliapietra – Interview/Lecture,” Lino Tagliapietra, Italian master  from Murano, Italy, Interview by Scott Indrisek, Senior Executive Editor of Modern Painters; “Shadow of the Turning: The Art of Collaboration,” Panelists Binh Pho, Kevin Wallace and Joey Richardson, Moderator Tom Riley; “The Next 50 Years: The Future of Studio Glass,” Ferdinand Hampson, Habatat Gallery, Michigan; “Studio Furniture in Contemporary Art and Design,” Rosanne Somerson, the Provost of Rhode Island School of Design; “The Times They Are A-Changing,” Bonnie Clearwater, the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami; “The Collage Aesthetic,” Pavel Zoubok, one of the leading authorities on collage in contemporary art;  “Ephemera Forever,” Anthony Haden-Guest, British-American writer, reporter, cartoonist and art critic based in New York and London and Edwina Sandys is an artist and author;  “Aperture & the Changing World of Photography,” Chris Boot, Director of Aperture Foundation; “The Madness of Art,” Jim Kempner; and “IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA—the Artistry of American Fashion Design,” Steven Maklansky/Director, Boca Raton Museum of Art.
A full lecture and event program can be found here.
In 2012, ArtPalmBeach was marked with outstanding attendance and strong sales.  The fair welcomed a record attendance during the five-day run.  Dealers reported positive sales and strong interest from known collectors within the industry, reconfirming ArtPalmBeach’s establishment as a fixture of South Florida’s contemporary art scene.

2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series 4/4/13, 4/17/13, 4/25/13

2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series

mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz Corporate Run – Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, April 4, 6:45 P.M.
Huizenga Plaza, 32 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
 
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run – West Palm Beach
Wednesday, April 17, 6:45 P.M.
Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, Fla.
 
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run – Miami
Thursday, April 25, 6:45 P.M.
Bayfront Park, 301 North Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fla.

For more information, please contact TeamFootWorks at (305) 666-RACE (7223)
www.mercedesbenzcorporaterun.com
www.facebook.com/MercedesBenzCorporateRun
www.teamfootworks.org

As South Floridians ring in the new year and pledge to make their health a priority, TeamFootWorks, producers of the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series, is excited to announce the 2013 5K Run/Walk race dates and welcome the series’ new benefiting charity, United Way. Having attracted a record breaking 29,000 participants in 2012, the race series will once again take over South Florida with three runs beginning in Fort Lauderdale on April 4, continuing in West Palm Beach on April 17 and concluding in Miami on April 25, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit United Way. Registration for each run is now open.
 
"United Way is committed to the health and wellness of its employees and the various communities it serves,” said Harve A. Mogul, president and CEO, United Way of Miami-Dade. “The health and wellness of others impacts us all. When individuals have the opportunity to better health, the full potential of our young people is realized; business productivity increases, health care costs are lowered and we all win. We’re honored to be involved with the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run series and look forward to working with TeamFootWorks to help transform people’s lives and create healthy communities throughout South Florida.”

The Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series attracts more than 1,100 South Florida Companies and incorporates a special competition to award the overall men’s, women’s and co-ed teams in 20 different industries. The run is open to employees of businesses, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and non-profits – regardless of company size. Known as “Florida’s Largest Office Party”, everyone is encouraged to participate and join their company team to walk or run as a group. Beginners can “ease into exercise” with friends, gain inspiration and motivation to continue walking and running to improve overall health, while competitive runners have the opportunity to shine amongst their co-workers and lead the corporate team to victory. Often this is the first step towards greater health and wellness amongst South Florida employees and their companies.

“Whether the race series is your first step toward fitness or an office tradition, the Corporate Run is about having fun, getting healthy and boosting company morale,” said Laurie Huseby, race director, Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run. “The benefits of adding fitness to your life are numerous and we’re proud to be committed to that process for more than 28 years.” 
 
Sponsors of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run series include the local South Florida Mercedes-Benz Dealers, American Airlines, BB&T, Baptist Health, Club Med, Sharp, UPS, Pearl Izumi, Southern Waste Systems and more. Media partners included The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, CBS 4, My 33, Mega 94.3, 93.9 MIA, NewsRadio 610, Y100, Brickell Magazine, WLRN, Mia 92.1, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Gater 98.7, Kool 105.5 and more.

Plaza del Mar Spring Runway Show 2/22/13

Spring Is In The Air As Plaza del Mar Showcases Trends in Spring Runway Show 
photoFriday, February 22, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
Plaza del Mar
230 S. Ocean Blvd
Manalapan, Florida

From colorful capris to on trend blouses, Plaza del Mar will showcase the fashions their retailers are known for in their annual Spring fashion show. Taking place in the open-air courtyard of Plaza del Mar, the exclusive runway show will feature fashions from retailers such as Angela Moore, Posh, Jeannie’s Ocean Boutique, Sea Stallion Traders, Evelyn & Arthur, Stepping Out Shoes, The Cashmere Shop, Via Condotti, Jewelry Artisans, as well as golf fashions from nearby Atlantis Country Club. 
 
Guests are invited to come early to visit other merchants in the Plaza including world famous restaurant John G’s, who serves classics such as fish and chips, delicious salads, and a variety of other favorites. Those interested in perusing offerings after the show can stop in to Thaikyo for a bite to eat and then visit the Plaza Theatre for the opening of popular show Waist Watchers.
 
Seating for the runway show is available on a first come first served basis. There is no charge for this event and those in attendance will have the opportunity to win merchant gift certificates. For more information on this event, or other happenings in the Plaza, please visit www.plazadelmarshopping.com or call 561-762-5340.

New Year’s Eve Rosso Style 12/31/12

New Year’s Eve Rosso Style
Monday, RossoDecember 31, 2012, Seating times 5:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 10pm
Rosso, Italia
1901. N Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL

Ring in 2013 with your loved ones at Boca Raton’s Newest Italian Hot Spot!

From the creators of the ZAGAT Rated Red, the Steakhouse in Cleveland and Miami Beach…we bring you ROSSO, ITALIA in Boca Raton!

Featuring gourmet dishes, homemade pastas, and more!  Table reservations are going fast, so call to book (561) 353-9819. Appetizers start at only $14 and Entrees start at $21 Live music | Chef surprises

No hassles. Free parking

4th annual “Toys for Tweets” Charity TweetUp 12/12/12

4th annual “Toys for Tweets” Charity TweetUp
Wednesday, 12/12/2012, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Toys4Tweets2012LongBoard Restaurant
519 Clematis Street,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link

Join the Association for Women in Communications South Florida chapter (@AWCSF), in partnership with Social Media Club Palm Beach County (@SMCPBC), LongBoards Restaurant and the U.S. Marine Corps for the 4th annual “Toys for Tweets” to benefit Toys for Tots charitable organization. The innovative event aims to collect toys and donations for underprivileged children for the holidays, using social media to advance the cause. The mentioned organizations seek to leverage the viral nature of the social media communications to raise awareness of the cause, spread word of the event, and drive attendance and donations.
Entrance fee of one unwrapped toys or cash donations. Guest will enjoy one FREE drink, FREE pass around appetizers and extended “Happy Hour” pricing generously donated by LongBoards Restaurant.
Please RSVP:
http://awcsouthflorida.org/events/4th-annual-toys-tweets-charity-tweetup

Holiday TweetUp with SMCPBC at NewTechCom 11/27/12

Holiday TweetUp w/ @SMCPBC @NewTechCom
Tuesday, 11/27/2012, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
373050_323553227697717_331064480_nThe Spaniard Tapas Bar & Café
99 SE Mizner Boulevard,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Facebook Link

Come meet your online friends offline! Join Social Media Club Palm Beach County ( @SMCPBC ) and New Tech Community for a Holiday TweetUp. Guest will enjoy happy hour prices drinks & appetizers.

Interest in Pinterest for Business 11/27/12

Interest in Pinterest for Business
Tuesday, 11/27/2012, 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
276996_156610214393144_115228389_nSeniorBridge
2424 North Federal Highway ,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link

According to Bizrate Insights recent study, Social Image Sharing and Online Shopping, Pinterest is more often used as a destination for shopping inspiration, tracking, and product discovery. 69% of online consumers who visit Pinterest have found an item they’ve purchased or wanted to purchase as compared to only 40% of online consumers who visit Facebook.

Join Social Media Club Palm Beach County and two of South FL prominent social media expert for a candid discussion about Pinterest for business. Our two experts are:

Tara Husband is the Social Media Director at Edgyco Inc. in West Palm Beach, Florida @TaraHusband

Jeff Cohen, Social Media Director at MDG Advertising, Boca Raton, FL @iamJeffCohen

SMCPBC meetups are free to attend. Please follow us on Twitter for updates: @SMCPBC

TCG Presents Tips And Best Practices For Maintaining A High-Rise Condominium Seminar in West Palm Beach 11/15/12

TCG Presents Tips And Best Practices For Maintaining A High-Rise Condominium Seminar in West Palm Beach
Thursday, 11/15/2012, 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
West Palm Beach Hilton
150 Australian Avenue ,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
RSVP Link

The Continental Group is proud to present this free seminar as part of the Continental Certified Educational Program Series. This interactive discussion will have a panel of experts focusing on several key areas that impact a prospective buyers’ perception of your community including: avoiding costly special assessments; energy management savings; maintaining building systems efficiency; and extending the useful life of the assets.

To RSVP, please contact Astrid Marten at 954-734-5522 or amarten@tcgmgt.com. This seminar will be moderated by Julie Magaldi, Director of High-Rise Operations of The Continental Group.

A Night of Charity & Fashion 12/1/12

A Night of Charity & Fashion
Saturday, 12/01/2012, 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SOBreathe
401 W Atlantic Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Webpage Link

A Night of Charity & Fashion in Delray Beach, FL
on popular Atlantic Avenue. Come out and support
Toys for Tots and Miami Childrens Hospital. A portion
the proceeds will benefit Miami Childrens Hospital. Bring
an unwrapped toy and recieve complimentary drink!
$30 in Advance and $35 at the door.

Jolly Joyful Jamboree 12/7/12

Jolly Joyful Jamboree
Friday, 12/07/2012, 08:00 pm – 09:15 pm
Lake Worth Playhouse
713 lake avenue,
lake worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link

It’s that magical time of year again. Come celebrate the yule in this all new review of holiday cheer that will put a song in your heart and a twinkle in your eye. Get in the spirit with four of the most talented professional performers in South Florida, as they light the season ablaze singing and dancing to all of your favorite holiday hits. You won’t want to miss this family style celebration including; We Need A Little Christmas, Winter Wonderland, and Sleigh Ride, The little ones will enjoy being a part of a reindeer parade with Rudolph, Frosty and Santa Claus is coming to town. Just try to stay in your seat as we rock the night away with Jingle Bell Rock and Rocking around the Christmas tree, and hoe down to Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer and many, many more. Many memories will be made and hearts filled by spending the evening with us this holiday season.

Whole Foods Market Palm Beach Gardens Presents The Fourth Annual Boo Bash On The Boulevard 10/27/12

Whole Foods Market Palm Beach Gardens Presents The Fourth Annual Boo Bash On The Boulevard
Saturday, October 27, 2012; 4 P.M. TO 10 P.M.
Downtown at the Gardens
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue
Palm Beach Gardens.

For more information call (561) 691-8550.

Organized by Whole Foods Market – Palm Beach Gardens, in conjunction with WRMF 97.9 FM and Downtown at the Gardens, the 4th annual Boo Bash on the Boulevard will take place at Downtown at the Gardens shopping center. Throughout the beautiful outdoor spaces of the center, the family-friendly event will combine over 100 varieties of craft beer and wine tastings, a Halloween costume contest, haunted train rides, kid’s activities, food vendors, shopping and more. Enjoy a live musical performance by Pee Wee Lewis and the Hues and take part in the costume contest for a chance to win $500 in prizes.
 
There is a $20 donation to participate in Wine & Beer Tastings. All proceeds collected will benefit Resource Depot of Palm Beach County, a local non-profit organization that provides free craft and art supplies to public school teachers in Palm Beach County for art programs. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.acteva.com/go/palmbeachgardens.  A full schedule of the day’s events follows:
 
Live Performance & Activities Schedule – Main Stage
·         4 – 6 pm: Kid’s Activities along the Boulevard
·         6:30 pm: Kid’s Costume Contest
·         7 – 10 pm: Pee Wee Lewis and the Hues
·         8 pm: Adult’s Costume Contest
           
Whole Foods Market Goodwill from the Grill, Food Vendors & Merchants
·         4 – 9 pm: Fresh Stone Crab from Whole Foods Market; Wine & Beer Tastings; BBQ from Big Lock Mobile Kitchen

Homecoming with Hardwell Benefit for the FAU Basketball Program 10/24/12

Homecoming with Hardwell benefit for the FAU Basketball Program
FINALhardwell_homecoming_backWednesday, 10/24/12, 4:00pm
Sunset Cove Amphitheatre
12551 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33498
Purchase Tickets Online

$35 GA – includes
General Admission into venue
 
$99 VIP – includes 
VIP Admission into venue
VIP Parking 
2 Drinks 
Extra access to cash bars & food 
Special VIP viewing area
 
$150 Super VIP – includes:
VIP Admission into venue
VIP Parking 
4 Drinks
Extra access to cash bars & food, 
Special VIP Viewing Area
Hardwell Meet and Greet 
After Party To Follow!
"Let the Good Times Roll!"

Tacos and Tatas Tuesdays at Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar Benefiting Susan G. Komen in October 2012

Tacos and Tatas Tuesdays at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar Benefiting Susan G. Komen
October 2012
Fort Lauderdale – 1313 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL | 954.524.9550
Boca Raton – 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL | 561.416.2131
West Palm Beach –224 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL | 561.650.100 
Palm Beach Gardens – 5090 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 561.429.4758
Orlando  – 7468 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819 | 407.226.0550
 
"Tacos & Tatas Tuesdays" is back! The entire month of October, all five Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar locations will donate a percentage of their famed Taco Tuesday sales to breast cancer research via Susan G. Komen. Last year, Rocco’s Tacos donated $15,000 to the South Florida affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and with two new restaurants in the expanding empire, owner Rocco Mangel has set a goal of $25,000 for 2012. 
 
For $14.99 per person, guests can chow down on all-you-can-eat tacos including Rocco’s signature chicken, pork, steak, beef, mushroom, shrimp or mahi tacos, each outfitted with all the fixings. The special is available every Tuesday from open to close and drinks specials start at 7 pm including $5 tequila drinks & shots, $15 margarita pitchers, $3 Mexican beers & $6 ultimate vodka drinks. 
 
In hopes of generating additional contributions, anytime Rocco is on the bar in his custom-made breast cancer awareness pink patent leather shoes, he’ll pour complimentary tequila as a thank you. Any supporter that donates $100 or more will also receive a bottle of Rocco’s own namesake Milagro Tequila to take home. You can catch him at all five locations. Follow him on his Facebook fanpage to find out where he’ll be at www.Facebook.com/RoccosTacos.

Rubblebucket at the Funky Biscuit 10/25/12

Rubblebucket at the Funky Biscuit
Thursday, October 25th at 8 pm
Funky Biscuit
303 Southeast Mizner Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432
www.FunkyBiscuit.com

$10adv B| $12dos | 18+
Buy Tickets Online

We’re very excited to welcome Brooklyn’s Rubblebucket to the Funky Biscuit on Thursday, October 25th!  Achieving widespread respect as one of the most hyped bands on the circuit by mixing psychedelic indie rock, upbeat dance and radiant, left-field arrangements, this is a band that must be seen live. The eclectic seven-piece hit the festival scene hard this year including sets at Bonnaroo and Catskill Chill, and made their debut late night TV appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Catch them now at the intimate Funky Biscuit before they’re filling theaters. The Resolvers will get things started with their unique brand of ‘Big Band Reggae’.

Rubblebucket: Led by the musical couple of front woman Kalmia Traver and bandleader/trumpeter Alex Toth, Rubblebucket has spent the last four years building a reputation as a band that blurs the lines between psychedelic indie rock, upbeat dance, and radiant, left-field arrangements. The band’s 2011 album “Omega La La” marked a milestone for Rubblebucket. Recorded at Plantain/DFA Studios with Producer Eric Broucek (LCD Soundsystem, Cut Copy)) the band dipped into everything from dancey indie-pop arrangements to Fela-Kuti inspired afro-beat stomps. The record has earned a wealth of praise, with Paste Magazine calling it “instrumentally rich but catchy enough to ass-kick Katy Perry off the pop charts (in a just world)—mega-melodic without sacrificing an ounce of atmosphere or creativity. Rubblebucket has graced the stage at Bonnaroo, All Good, High Sierra, moe.down, Catskill Chill, and many other festivals. In June 2012 they made their debut late night TV appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live and they celebrated the release of a new EP “Oversaturated” in September. Video from Jimmy Kimmel Live: http://bit.ly/SAi80h | www.Rubblebucket.com

The Resolvers: Hailing from South Florida, The Resolvers play ‘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 ten musicians on stage including five singers and the “Dirty Hamsa Horn Stars”, a powerful four-piece horn section. Each individual member brings their personal influences and inspirations to the collective sound. To brother & sister vocalists Ojay and Sahara Smith, reggae music is a family legacy. Their father, Ernie Smith, is the well-known Jamaican reggae singer who penned classics such as "Duppy Gunman" and “Bend Down”, among others. The Resolvers new album, Big Band Reggae (March 2012) debuted at Number 5 on the Billboard Reggae Charts and completely erases any notion of what you thought reggae music was capable of. The Resolvers have shared the stage with The Wailers, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Inner Circle, Yellowman and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry along many other world renowned acts in major International festivals such as Marley Fest, Jamaican Jazz & Blues Fest, SunFest, AURA Music & Arts Festival, Dub Fest and more. www.TheResolvers.com

Sunshine Blues Festival 1/18/13-1/20/13

Sunshine Blues Festival
Friday, January 18 at Centennial Park in Fort Myers
Saturday, January 19 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida
Sunday, January 20 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.

sunshineAll tickets are best seat in the house General Admission and are just $49.50.
www.livenation.com , all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

2012 Blues Music Awards Winner Tedeschi Trucks Band Headlines The Inaugural Sunshine Blues Festival

Winner of four Blues Music Awards and a Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album” the Tedeschi Trucks Band will headline the inaugural Sunshine Blues Festival in Florida, playing three dates in the state.  Featuring two stages of live bands, the Festival will make its debut at Centennial Park in Fort Myers, Friday, January 18, 2013, with music starting at 12:30PM.  Then, Saturday, January 19, 2013, with music starting at 11AM, it comes to Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida and finally Sunday, January 20, 2013, with music starting at 10:45AM, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.

“The Blues is where it all began for Modern Music in America,” says Neil Jacobsen, President – Live Nation Florida.  “Putting this show together has been a labor of love and we are very excited to bring a world class Blues Festival to Florida as an annual event.”

It has been an amazing year for the Tedeschi Trucks Band or TTB as their loyal fans prefer to call them.  In February their album Revelator won the Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album.”  Then in July they dominated the Blues Music Awards (formerly the WC Handy Awards) where they won not only Album of the Year, but also took home trophies for Band of the Year, Gibson Guitar Award (Derek Trucks) and Contemporary Blues Female Artist (Susan Tedeschi).  True to Truck’s promise, the album delivered a collection of blues-dipped rockers and heart stirring ballads in which the echoes of so many great traditions flowed together naturally, blending with an entirely original, modern sensibility. Critically acclaimed as a 4 Star “masterpiece” by Rolling Stone magazine and simply “Outstanding” by USA Today, Revelator broke into the Billboard Top 200 chart at #12, bringing both artists to their highest first week sales and charting of their careers. Their second album, Everybody’s Talkin’ is a double live disc recorded on the band’s fall tour last year.

Tedeschi Trucks Band is an 11-member ensemble overflowing with talent and musical familiarity.  In addition to Susan Tedeschi (a six time grammy nominee) and Derek Trucks (who is currently #16 on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time) the band includes harmony singers Mike Mattison and Mark Rivers, brothers Oteil Burbridge (long time bassist for the Allman Brothers Band) and Kofi Burbridge (longtime keyboardist/flutist  with The Derek Trucks Band), a pair of drummers J. J. Johnson and Tyler Greenwell, as well as trumpeter Maurice Brown, tenor saxophonist Kebbi Williams, and trombonist Saunders Sermons.  “We are thrilled to be a part of these inaugural festivals in our home state of Florida, and share the stage with some great musicians and friends.”-Derek Truck and Susan Tedeschi,

Also highlighting the inaugural bill for the Festival are: contemporary guitar legend Walter Trout formerly with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers; Louisiana slide wizard Sonny Landreth; Allman Brothers drummer Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band; The Wood Brothers, featuring Chris from Modeski, Martin & Wood and his well-known singer/songwriter brother Oliver; award-winning British blues guitarist Matt Schofield; the driving force of urban funk, Big Sam’s Funky Nation; Florida guitar favorite Bobby Lee Rodgers; multiple Grammy and Blues Music Award-winner Joe Louis Walker; the no-frills blend of Chicago, Texas, and Delta blues of guitarist Sean Chambers; and the one and only New Orleans Blues Legend Dr. John (St. Petersburg and Boca Raton only).  At last a real Blues Festival that will become an annual event for the Sunshine State!

For more information go to www.livenation.com.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges

Swing and Jazz Night 10/4/12

Swing & Jazz Night
October 4, 2012, 6:30 to 9 PM
Pavilion Grille & Dance Atrium
301 Yamato Rd
Boca Raton    FL    33431
www.swingjazzfl.com
 
"All music lovers and ballroom dancers welcome!
Just $5 cash at door includes two live bands (Jazz Duo from FAU first, followed by the Stan Rubin Swing Quartet)
Also includes light appetizers! Full menu and full bar available for purchase.
Benefits music education in local schools, through this non profit organization: Swing & Jazz Preservation Society
Free parking."

Brotherly Love Productions Schedule September – October 2012

Brotherly Love Productions schedule for the end of September & October

Sunday 9/23
BLP Rockout With Your Cookout ft. Nag Champayons
@ Hurricane Bar & Lounge
640-7 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
561.278.0282 | www.hurricanelounge.com
6-8pm – FREE BBQ | 9pm – 1am – FREE Show
www.NagChampayons.com
 
Thursday 9/27
The Heavy Pets w/ Ketchy Shuby + DJ HiGrade
@ Propaganda
6 South J Street, Lake Worth FL 33460
561.547.7273 | www.PropagandaLW.com
$5 for 21+ | $10 ages 18-20 | 9pm
Ladies drink FREE well cocktails all night
www.TheHeavyPets.com  | www.KetchyShuby.com  | www.DJHiGrade.com
 
AURA Thursday ft. Sosos
@ Funky Biscuit
303 Southeast Mizner Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.395.2929 | www.FunkyBiscuit.com
FREE for 21+ | $5 for 18-20 | 9pm
www.SososMusic.com
 
Friday 9/28
The Heavy Pets
@ Will Call
700 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami FL 33732
www.WillCallMiami.com
$10 | 21+ | 9pm
www.TheHeavyPets.com  
 
Saturday 9/29
Aquaphonics + Sonic Spank + DJ Scott Solomon
@ Propaganda
6 South J Street, Lake Worth FL 33460
561.547.7273 | www.PropagandaLW.com
$7 for 21+ | $10 for 18+ | 9pm
www.AquaphonicsBand.com  | www.SonicSpank.com  
 
Sunday 9/30
BLP Rockout With Your Cookout ft. Sonic Spank
@ Hurricane Bar & Lounge
640-7 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
561.278.0282 | www.hurricanelounge.com
6-8pm – FREE BBQ | 9pm – 1am – FREE Show
www.SonicSpank.com
 
Wednesday 10/10
Dopapod
@ Guananbanas
960 North Highway A1a, Jupiter, FL 33477
561.578.4668 | www.Guanabanas.com
FREE | 8pm | 21+
www.Dopapod.com
 
Friday 10/12
Dopapod w/ Fusik
@ Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
2621 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.368.4643 | www.TheFunkyBuddha.com
$8adv/$10dos | 9pm | 18+
www.Dopapod.com  | www.FusikMusik.com

Brotherly Love Productions schedule for the end of September & October with shows in Miami, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth & Jupiter. Dopapod is returning to South Florida for two shows including a Friday, October 12th date at the Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery in Boca. Since their last appearance they’ve played countless festivals including Camp Bisco, Mountain Jam, Catskill Chill, Bonnaroo, Burning Man, Bear Creek and more, and they released a new album titled “Drawn Onward.” Their highly anticipated return is definitely set to be an incredible night of high energy dance party music.

Fright Nights at the Florida Fairgrounds 10/11/12-10/27/12

Fright Nights at the Florida Fairgrounds
Thursday, October 11 through Saturday, October 13
Then October 18-20 & 25-27
Thursdays: 6pm-11pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 6pm-Midnights
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Total Terror Ticket: $25.00
Admission to Park + one-time entry to three Haunted Attractions and Unlimited Monster Midway Rides.
Advance discount tickets available Now online at www.myfrightnights.com and at www.livenation.com, charge-by-phone: 1.800.745.3000 and TicketMaster Ticket Centers.
Regular priced tickets will be available nightly at the door and online.
Tickets subject to applicable service charges.

Bigger, Better And Scarier Than Ever! The One And Only Fright Nights Returns To The South Florida Fairgrounds With Not 3 . . . Not 4 . . . But Now 5 Totally Terrifying Haunts. Plus Twice As Many Monster Midway Rides!

Fright Nights, the scariest Halloween phenomenon ever, returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. This year’s terror-full attraction kicks off Thursday, October 11th and has been redesigned to be scarier than ever before!

The Largest Haunted Attraction In South Florida! Including 5 Horrifying Haunts Totally Redesigned For Maximum Terror!

“The Manor”
Blood is thicker than water. After nearly a decade of dormancy, the evil behind the grisly family slayings has resurfaced. Trip back to the scene of the crime; the old rickety house that is still haunted by the tortured souls of a family legacy . . . Murder!!!

“Kill Shot”
You are trapped in the belly of an old factory. You do whatever you can just to stay alive. The darkness is overwhelming you and the stench is even worse. But your senses have only begun to realize the horror that walks within these walls. Just around the next corner lies a clan of the undead. Soul sucking, flesh-eating, zombiefied goons, that were turned cannibal by a chemical spill in the factory. Be afraid . . . Be very afraid!

“Carnival Of Creeps”
In the dusty corners of America’s vast Midwest lie the remnants of an old time Carnival past. Tattered tents loom on the horizon as shadowy figures prepare for the evening’s show. These are the creeps that bring you the finest in midway mayhem and paste-faced tomfoolery. They were kicked out of every “reputable” Carnival nationwide for offenses ranging from animal abuse to torture and even suspected murder! Peel back the canvas tent and step inside the three ring circus that can only be . . . the Carnival of Creeps!

“The Creature”
Caution . . . As you move through the gaping maw of this diabolical and strange Creature, try not to let your worst nightmares overwhelm you! If you’re brave enough after being swallowed by this enormous Creature you will be left with the sense that “There is No Way Out!!!!” This is when the terror just begins! The insides come alive on their own terms and the wrath of the beast makes itself known. Say your prayers . . . If you have the time!

“Santa’s Workshop”
There are too many naughty children these days and it has driven Santa Claus to the ultimate edge! This once jolly jovial man has become jaded and angry from the lack of Christmas spirit. So he brings forth a mythical holiday creature called Krampus to help him deal with all the unruly people that are ruining things. The horned and hooved beast has been sneaking into the homes and kidnapping children that are put to work alongside Santa’s demented elves. On Christmas Eve, wielding his trusty axe, Santa will deal with the rest of the world on a case by case basis. There will be no presents and don’t bother with the milk and cookies. The real question here is . . . have you been Naughty or Nice?

And Now For The First Time Our Whole Venue Has Become “A Designed To Terrify” Scare Zone!
Our Army Of Buzz Saw Zombies And Other Terrifying Creatures Will Bring New Horrors Guarenteed To Heighten Your Fright Quotient!
Plus…The Monster Midway Has Doubled In Size
With Rides, Games & Much, Much More!
Now a Monster Midway with twice the number of thrilling rides than before. More rides, more challenging games to all go with a delicious food pavilion. At Fright Nights we are dedicated to making sure you enjoy your visit. We pay close attention to artistic detail in our sets and concentrate on the best ways to get a rise out of you. There is always the chance that you may come face to face with some of your deepest fears. So, keep checking over your shoulder…who knows what may lurk in the shadows?

Rated To Totally Terrorize!
General Advisory
This event contains special effects, dark places, strobe and other lighting, loud noises, gruesome makeup and other disturbing images. Patrons are advised to make intelligent decisions regarding attendance for themselves and their families to each attraction, however if you are pregnant, suffer from back or neck problems, heart conditions or seizure disorder, extra consideration is advised. All attractions are designed to scare, frighten, shock, startle, cause excessive perspiration, nervousness and panic. It is recommended that children under 12 do not enter these attractions. You have been advised!

Veterans Day Parade 11/11/12

Veterans Day Parade
nov11_parade_flyer_radeventproductionNovember 11, 2012, 2pm -5pm
Centennial Fountain
Centennial Square 
401 Clematis St,
West Palm Beach, FL, 33416

The Centennial Fountain, located in Centennial Square at the south end of Clematis Street in Downtown West Palm Beach, can accommodate up to 100 people. This plaza includes benches, tables and chairs, as well as an interactive fountain that is a popular site for children’s play. Street -side parking…
 
http://www.facebook.com/radeventproduction
 
The Annual Palm Beach County Veterans Parade celebrates and honors the valiant courageous service and sacrifice of the brave men and women veterans and their families have given to America. Veterans Parade line up starts at 12:30PM at Clematis and Sapodilla Streets at the west end of Downtown West Palm Beach. For more information please contact Event Planner (Rhonda Davis 954-687-3074 / email: info@radeventproduction.com)
 
Everyone Welcome!!

The Heavy Pets at Funky Biscuit 8/29/12

The Heavy Pets | Funky Biscuit
Wednesday, August 29th, 9 PM
Funky Biscuit
303 Southeast Mizner Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.395.2929 | www.FunkyBiscuit.com

Before heading out on another East Coast tour with stops in Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York and Ohio, The Heavy Pets are playing a hometown show at The Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton on Wednesday, August 29th. This also marks bass player Tony D’Amato’s first Florida performance since joining the band, which has fans very excited.

www.TheHeavyPets.com | www.Facebook.com/TheHeavyPets | Twitter: @TheHeavyPets

The Heavy Pets (THP) are an American rock band whose contagious vibe blends rhythm and blues, jazz-funk, nu-disco and reggae fusion with rock and roll. Called “a living, breathing, force of nature” by Relix, THP are known for powerhouse live performances and infectious dance songs framing catchy smart lyrics. The group became an instant Sirius radio sensation in 2007 with the release of their double-disc debut album, Whale, driven by hit tracks “Operation of Flight” and “Sleep.” First embraced by the jam scene for their raw talent, their cross-over sound that is showcased on their self-titled album and was dubbed a “Top 10 Album of 2010” by The Huffington Post, propelled them into the periphery of mainstream music. Returning to their acoustic roots on Swim Out Past the Sun (2011), THP’s guitar duo set aside their electric axes for a more organic approach. Featuring a three song sit-in by longtime Jerry Garcia collaborator David Grisman, the album presents a fresh perspective from the ever-evolving quintet. Swim Out Past the Sun was produced and recorded by multi-platinum, Grammy and Oscar Award-winner Scott Mathews and mastered by Grammy Award-winner Vlado Meller. Major festival darlings, THP have taken the stage at JamCruise, Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Gathering of the Vibes, moe.down, Summercamp, All Good, Wakarusa, Bear Creek, Mountain Jam and their namesake PetZoo.

Simon Fashion Now Presented By Braman Motorcars Of Palm Beach 9/28-29/12

Simon Fashion Now® Presented By Braman Motorcars Of Palm Beach
September 28-29, 2012, 7:30PM
Town Center at Boca Raton
6000 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
www.facebook.com/TownCtrAtBoca

Fall fashion and trends come alive at Town Center at Boca Raton with Simon Fashion Now® presented by Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach, a series of energetic fashion shows and interactive entertainment created by Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the country’s largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate.

On Friday, Sept. 28, Simon Fashion Now at Town Center at Boca Raton kicks off with a reception honoring Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s “Partners in Pink” community effort. This is an invitation-only event that will be immediately followed by a show-stopping presentation of fall’s hottest looks on the Simon Fashion Now runway at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Sept. 29, Simon Fashion Now continues at the mall with fabulous runway fashion shows, ongoing Style Stops, swag bags, runway giveaways, Design Wars and Ready, Set, Style! – an interactive styling competition for a chance to win this season’s hottest accessory, an American Express Simon Giftcard!

Simon Fashion Now is a vibrant mix of accessible, luxurious and affordable styles that allows shoppers to purchase looks straight off the runway. Each event offers advice and insight into the from participating stores featuring the latest cosmetic trends, must-have accessories and fashionable flair available at select Simon properties.

A Party Extravaganza 8/19/12

A Party Extravaganza
8/19/2012, 1PM to 4PM
The Pavilion Grille
301 Yamato Rd.
Boca Raton FL 33431
www.paviliongrille.com

“Party With A Promise” Party Extravaganza brings a wide variety of event vendors under one roof. DJs, Photographers, Entertainers, Party Planners, Makeup artists and more. Enjoy tastings, treats and prizes. Just $5 to attend, no RSVP needed. Benefits Family Promise of Palm Beach County. Pasta and Asian food stations included.

ArtPalmBeach 16th Edition 1/25-28/12

ArtPalmBeach: 16th Edition
January 25 – 28, 2013, 12pm – 7pm
till 6 pm on the 28th
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
www.artpalmbeach.com

Admission
One day pass: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Multi-day pass: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Children under 12 accompanied by adult, free

First View: January 24th, 6:00-7:30pm
Collectors Invitational: 7:30-10:00pm

ArtPalmBeach announced the dates of the 2013 edition today. The contemporary fair will return to the Palm Beach County Convention Center January 25th – 28th with a Preview evening January 24th. Now in its 16th year, ArtPalmBeach (APB) is widely considered one of Florida Gold Coast’s most influential contemporary art fairs and brings an international focus to the dynamic and ever growing contemporary art scene of Palm Beach every January.

The fair gathers a carefully selected presentation of forward-thinking galleries from around the globe. The selected galleries will present outstanding work by over 500 innovative artists exhibiting all forms of contemporary art including painting, sculpture, photography, design, fine art glass, video and installations from modern art to new cutting-edge artists.

APB’s unique lecture program has always been an integral part of the fair and will continue in 2013 with educational perspectives from leading industry experts. Details of the program will be announced during the coming months.

In 2013 the fair will honor Lino Tagliapietra as the Visionary Award recipient. The Visionary Award is presented annually to an individual whose career has made an outstanding contribution to enriching the international art world. This artist emulates the dedication and unwavering commitment to their artistic medium with accomplishments acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers, and the general public.

For the past three years, ArtPalmBeach has consistently broken attendance records and left exhibitors pleased by not only the numbers, but also the quality of the fair goers. An estimated crowd of approximately 28,000 people attended APB 2012, including a single-day venue record 8,000 during the fair’s opening preview night, which marked the largest art opening for any contemporary fair in Palm Beach history.

Public fair hours are noon – 7pm, Friday, January 25 – Sunday, January 27. The fair will close at 6pm on Monday, January 28. The fair will be located at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Boulevard. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online for an advance-discounted price. Valet parking will be available in addition to convention center and city parking.

D’Larosa-Lurie Gallery Closing Reception for Hot Fun in the Summertime 8/23/12

D’Larosa-Lurie Gallery Closing Reception Hot Fun in the Summertime
Thursday, August 23rd 7-10PM
The D’Larosa-Lurie Gallery
302 South Federal Highway (Royal Palm Place)
Boca Raton, Fl 33432

Please join the D’Larosa-Lurie Gallery as we celebrate the Closing Reception “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Featuring Andy Warhol as “The Model Boy” Captured for eternity by reknown photographer David Siqueiros more than 25 years ago, these are limited edition photographs never before seen!

Also Featuring: Sculptors, Michel Hernadez, Harriet Fuld, Stanley Goodman and Peggy Greenfield Featured Artists: P. Cherry, Mark Cherry, Anne Deon, Rosanne Saccoccio and Sinuhe Vega

Whiskey Wednesdays at Grease Burger Bar Every Wednesday

Whiskey Wednesdays at Grease Burger Bar
Whiskey & Beer Special and Live Country Music
Every Wednesday|9 pm – 1 am
Grease Burger Bar
213 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach FL, 33401
561.651.1075 | www.GreaseWPB.com

There’s no better place to celebrate hump day than at South Florida’s quintessential burger & beer joint, Grease Burger Bar. Every Wednesday, from 9 pm – 1 am adults 21+ can enjoy $3 Bud and Bug Light bottles and $5 Jack Daniels & Jack Honey Cocktails! Whiskey Wednesdays also features live country music each week so wear your dancing shoes and get into the southern spirit.

TK Concert 2/6/13

TK Concert
February 6, 2013, 8:00pm
Lake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
www.lakeworthplayhouse.org

Get ready for a fun-filled night of exciting entertainment when three dynamic ladies, accompanied by high-energy musicians, pay a musical tribute to the women of song. This sparkling revue contains musical gems such as “I am Woman” from the Broadway musical “Smokey Joe’s Café,” and the ultimate female showstopper “Dreamgirls.”

Your will groove to the soulful sounds of the Supremes and Aretha Franklin, and are certain to enjoy the bands’ arrangements of American songbook classics like “Over The Rainbow” and “Nature Boy.” Even the guys jump in the act when the bands’ musical director and smooth bass player sings about his lady “Caldonia” and all the ladies want to “Jump Jive and Wail.”

The show is performed by the sensational band TK BLU, a performing and recording group that is well-known for thrilling audiences and receiving great accolades and reviews. Their upbeat performance will have you dancing in the aisles.

So guys and dolls, get ready to CELEBRATE THE GIRLS

Diamond Jubilee 2/6/13

Diamond Jubilee
February 6, 2013, 7:00pm
Lake Worth Playhouse.
713 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
www.lakeworthplayhouse.org

The Playhouse welcomes donors with an elegant, intimate evening of cocktails, dining, dancing and silent auction on the stage of the Lake Worth Playhouse’s historic theatre. For the more curious and adventurous, there will be tours backstage and in dressing rooms to show the full specter that is the Playhouse theatre. The theme of the evening is “Decades,” focusing back on the six memorable decades of the Playhouse’s history. Featured will be talented Playhouse volunteer performers showcasing classic songs from popular musicals performed throughout the Playhouse’s vast history of more than 340 main stage shows. The apogee of the evening will turn to a Playhouse success story – the return of Mr. Burt Reynolds to the Playhouse stage where he performed more than fifty years ago. Mr. Reynolds is scheduled to attend.

Tickets are not yet available.

The Speakeasy 1/23/13

The Speakeasy
January 23, 2013, 8:00pm
Lake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Avenue, Lake worth, FL, 33460
www.lakeworthplayhouse.org

Enjoy a fun night of drinking, gambling and an interactive theatrical experience at the vintage speakeasy set in an original 1920s theater. Enjoy the sights and sounds as they transport you back to the freewheeling ways of the 1920s. In an era like no other, the 1920s were defined by the parties, the gambling and the alcohol made more tempting by the impropriety of it all.

Travel back to a night that was once called the golden era by the very likes of Hemmingway, Fitzgerald and Picasso in the prime of life. Our Speakeasy will transport you back to the 1920s to enjoy the nightlife like it was meant to be lived.

Almost Maine 9/20/12

Almost Maine
September 20, 2012, 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Lake worth playhouse
713 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
www.lakeworthplayhouse.org

On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite qhat it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend – almost – in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

“…a whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance. Magical happenings bloom beneath the snowdrifts.” – The New York Times

“A charmer…Unexpected magic lingers in the air like someone’s breath on a cold winter’s night. John Cariani aims for the heart by way of the funny bone.” – The Star-Ledger

“Utterly endearing…It’s hard not to warm up to Almost, Maine. A crowd-pleaser.” – Broadway.com

“Sweet, poignant and witty.” – The New York Daily News

“A snowy charmer…These nine tales of love in the time of frostbite have a winning glow that proves surprisingly contagious.” – The New York Sun

Forever Young Wellness Event at Maui Spa 7/26/12

Forever Young Wellness Event at Maui Spa
Thurs. July 26, 6 PM to 8 PM
Maui Spa
2100 Northwest Boca Raton Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33431

www.themauispa.com

Open House with a fitness theme, featuring complimentary healthy appetizers by Deliver Lean and juices from Zen Juice Bar, located in the spa. Also personal training tips and fitness information from The Facility personal training studio of Boca Raton.

The public is welcome, please call to RSVP.
Maui Spa – 561 395 7733
Email questions to garybthefacility@gmail.com

Motley Crue and Kiss co-headlining at the Cruzan Amphitheater 7/27/12

Motley Crue & Kiss co-headlining The Tour
July 27, 2012
Cruzan Ampitheatre
601 Sansburys Way # 7
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Tickets at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.
For tickets & VIP packages, including opportunities to meet Kiss and Mötley Crüe, please visit www.KISSonline.com or www.Motley.com.

Rock ‘n Roll doesn’t get any bigger than this! Kiss and Mötley Crüe… On the same stage… On the same night. This spectacle of spectacles announced today, Kiss and Mötley Crüe are uniting to launch The Tour of 2012. The summer’s biggest, baddest rock tour will level 40+ cities nationwide starting July 20th.

With combined album sales of almost 200 million, Kiss and Mötley Crüe are more than just iconic; they remain today as the dominant powerhouses of rock music tallying 30+ chart-topping hits, countless sold out tours and awards and accolades from around the world. Known for their elaborate and spectacular stage shows, each band plans to give fans the ultimate summer concert experience with the most impressive lighting and sound production ever and their signature over-the-top pyrotechnics. This is the first time Kiss and Mötley Crüe will share a stage since 1982.

Kiss consists of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. Mötley Crüe consists of Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee.

These veterans of the music business are still at the height of their popularity. Kiss is the juggernaut of them all, with 3,000 licensed merchandise products, including the Kiss golf course in Las Vegas and a new album. KISS has broken box office records set by The Beatles and Elvis. Mötley Crüe is the first rock band in history to have just completed an epic sold-out Las Vegas residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The band is best known for continuing to reinvent not only their live show (with mind blowing elements such as Tommy Lee’s 360 drum roller coaster) and music (brand new song due out this spring), but remain on the cutting edge via social media interaction. Mötley Crüe’s New York Times bestselling book The Dirt is currently being adapted into a major motion picture. Last month, the band was featured in one of the highest rated Super Bowl ads of all time for the KIA Optima.

While you are waiting for The Tour to arrive in SFL, be sure to check out the new Mötley Crüe single “Sex” dropping on July 17th. According to Blabbermouth, the song will debut on SiriusXM on Friday, July 13. “Sex” is the first release from Mötley Crüe since “Saints of Los Angeles” in 2008. The band wrote “Sex” during their Las Vegas residency earlier this year and it was recorded in The Atrium, Tommy Lee’s studio in Calabasas, California.

D’larosa-Lurie Gallery Opening Reception Hot Fun in the Summertime 7/12/12

D’larosa-Lurie Gallery Opening Reception: “Hot Fun in the Summertime”
Thursday July 12th, 5 to 8 pm.
D’Larosa-Lurie Gallery
302 South Federal Highway (Royal Palm Place)
Boca Raton, Fl 33432
561 843 9291

The D’Larosa~Lurie Gallery requests the pleasure of your company for Ribbon Cutting and Opening Reception “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Thursday, July 12th from 5-8pm. Featured Artists: Mark Cherry, P.Cherry, Rosanna Saccoccio, Anne Deon, Michel Hernandez, Sinuhe Vega AND Andy Warhol “The Model Boy” photographs by David Siqueiros.

Included in the festivities will be a Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 with the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.

Musician’s Showcase Presented by the Swing and Jazz Preservation Society 7/12/12

Musician’s Showcase Presented by the Swing and Jazz Preservation Society
7/19/2012, 6:30 to 9 PM
Lakeside Terrace
7880 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434

Come hear 7 different musical acts — jazz, classic rock, acoustic guitar, blues, Indie (FYI – nothing heavy or crazy loud) Supporting the Swing & Jazz Preservation Society that keeps big band and classic music styles alive in schools and in South Florida. Just $10 cash at the door includes light munchies. Cash bar. Featured band: The Sheffield Brothers

Location Info: Lakeside Terrace – South side of Glades Rd. beside the Hilton, across Glades from the Turnpike Entrance.
Door prizes, treats, vendors, and great music all evening!
RSVP appreciated not required to mktg@marketingbyp.com

The D’larosa~Lurie Gallery Closing Reception 6/28/12

The D’larosa~Lurie Gallery Closing Reception
Thursday June 28th, 7 To 10 Pm.
The D’larosa~Lurie Gallery
302 South Federal Highway (Royal Palm Place)
Boca Raton, Fl 33432

Your esteemed presence is requested by the D’Larosa-Lurie Gallery on Thursday, June 28th from 7-10pm for Closing Reception of “Back to the Future” featuring Artists: Diane Slobotkin, Weston Rayfield, Horst Kohlem, Marjour Jorgensen, Jacqueline Benyes, Ari Hirshman, Harriet Fuld, Peggy Greenfied, Allen Benowitz, Adela Holmes and Sergio D’Larosa and “Mini-Preview of Purvis Young”.

Maxim Life’s Holistic Health Fair 6/27/12

Maxim Life’s Holistic Health Fair
June 27th, 2012, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Maxim Life
499 NE Spanish River Blvd Suite 5
Boca Raton FL 33431

“Learn Holistic, Natural Ways to Stay Healthy and Feel Great. This event features:
-Organic foods & Nutritional advice
-Chiropractic & Massage
-Personal Training Tips
-Acupuncture & Ancient Healing Methods
-A Variety of Natural Supplements & Health Aids
DOOR PRIZES – FREE SAMPLES

Contact Adriana Guardia at Adriana@maximlife.com or 561 955 0099 for more information.

Goody Bags for those who RSVP in advance to Adriana@maximlife.com “

Summer Jam Music Festival 6/23-24/12

Summer Jam Music Festival
June 23-24 2012, 12:30PM-11:00PM
Waterfront Meyer Amphitheatre
777 South Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL. 33401
More Info

Florida’s First Annual Summer Jam will kick off summer week by bringing the best music to Meyer Amphitheatre on Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, Florida. The bands begin at 12:30pm and play straight through to 11:00pm on June 23rd and 12:30pm til 10:00pm on June 24th. Each band will play for a full hour set with headliner playing full sets. Gates open at Noon. This is going to be huge!!

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An Exclusive Celebration at The Facility 6/14/12

An Exclusive Celebration at The Facility
Thursday, June 14, 6:30-8:30
1200 South Rogers Circle
Suite 3
Boca Raton, FL 33487
www.TheFacilityBocaRaton.com
RSVP to: garybthefacility@gmail.com (you may bring up to two guests).

An Exclusive Celebration At The Facility. Inviting Business Owners, Presidents, Managers, and CEOs to an exclusive Open House, featuring Complimentary Appetizers, Wine Bar, Live Music, Chair Massage, and More. Everyone who attends receives a VIP Gift Bag, including a copy of the top-rated book on decision making, Smart Choices. Come Discover Your Best Solution for Personal & Corporate Wellness. Whether you simply want to work out in a more effective, more private environment — or you wish to improve the health and productivity of your employees — it pays to talk to us.

Our goal is to have all individuals accomplish their potential both physically and mentally by experiencing a novel and intelligent approach to fitness. The DVNS Training SystemTM is designed to assure proper functional and safe technique and stays one step ahead of mental and physical adaptation. This is not just another fitness trend. Trends may change but anatomy and applied science do not. Dynamic Variable Neuromuscular Stimulation SystemsTM is the way fitness should be!

Homeless Celebrate Birthday in Style 6/6/12

Gigantic Birthday Party Set For The Homeless And Needy Of South Florida
Wednesday, June 6, 2011 (See Start Times Next To Each Campus Location)
Miami Rescue Mission (3:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
2020 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127
Broward Outreach Center Hollywood (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33020
Broward Outreach Center Pompano (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
1700 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers will host a birthday party for the most needy in our community

Miami Rescue Mission – For the over 900 homeless and needy guests expected to be in attendance, they will be thrown a wonderful party complete with decorations, birthday cards, cupcakes and a special giveaway. Live Entertainment during the event will feature special choirs as well as the Miami Rescue Mission Regeneration Singers, which is a group comprised of the formerly homeless residents of the Miami Rescue Mission.
Broward Outreach Center Hollywood – Delaware North and Scott Evans Productions will be sponsoring the Broward Outreach Center Hollywood celebration, providing food, a birthday cake, balloons, a DJ as well as some gifts for the homeless in attendance.
Broward Outreach Center Pompano – With wonderful sponsors such as Jesus Team Ministries, there will be live entertainment will be accompanied by great birthday treats, a meal as well as gifts for those 300+ homeless expected to be in attendance.

Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers Director of Development, Marilyn Brummitt, said of the upcoming event, “The homeless people living on the streets usually never have a chance to celebrate their birthdays so we want to bring them together and let them celebrate at a special party created just for them. So no matter when their birthday is, they will be able to celebrate their special day with us at our Gigantic Birthday Bash Party. This is just another way to show them that they are not forgotten and they can get help off the streets.”

Whole Foods Market Florida Regional Top Butcher Competition 5/29/12 – 6/7/12

Whole Foods Market Florida Regional Top Butcher Competition

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Competing stores: Tampa, Sarasota, Winter Park, Jacksonville and Orlando
Location: Whole Foods Market – Orlando; 8003 Turkey Lake Rd., Phillips Crossing, Orlando, FL 32819

Thursday, May 31, 2012
Competing stores: Naples, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs and Plantation
Location: Whole Foods Market – Pembroke Pines; 14956 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Competing stores: Wellington, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens
Location: Whole Foods Market – Palm Beach Gardens; 11701 Lake Victoria Garden Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Thursday, June 7, 2012
Competing stores: South Beach, Pinecrest, Coral Gables and Aventura
Location: Whole Foods Market – Coral Gables; 6701 Red Road, Coral Gables, FL 33143

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The four winners from the preliminary competitions above will head to Whole Foods Market – Boca Raton to compete in the Top Butcher Competition Regional Finals.

Butchery is an art and a craft and to honor it, the Whole Foods Market Florida region has invited their in-house butchers to sharpen their knives and gear up for a regional Top Butcher Competition. Each store in Florida has nominated their best butcher to compete in a regional “cut-off.” The winner of the regional finals will head to Washington D.C. to go up against fellow finalists from across the United States in the Top Butcher Competition National Finals and the winning finalist will compete in New York City at the annual Meatopia event. Foodies and consumers are invited to join Whole Foods Market as they celebrate the fine art of butchery.

Competitors will be given a specific portion of meat, which will be revealed the day of each competition and 15 minutes to properly cut and present the meat. They will be judged on how quickly they can cut the meat, the creativity and precision behind their slices and the ability to maximize profit potential. The winner is automatically entered to compete in the regional finals. All regional competitions begin at 11:00 a.m.; schedule follows:

Journey with Pat Benatar And Loverboy at Cruzan Amphitheatre 10/13/12

Journey With Pat Benatar And Loverboy
Saturday, October 13th
Cruzan Amphitheatre
601 Sansburys Way # 7
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Tickets On Sale Now!

Journey is returning to the road on July 21 for their 2012 tour kick-off with concert dates through December. Special guests Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo and Loverboy will appear on most tour dates.

The full tour pulls into Cruzan Amphitheatre Saturday October 13th. Tickets are $139.00, $99.00, $69.00 and $33.00 for Reserved Seats and $19.00 for Advance Festival Lawn. There is also a Festival Lawn 4-Pack available for $75.00. Tickets are on sale now at www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Cruzan Amphitheatre box office or charge by phone 800-745-3000. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Since its formation in 1973 in San Francisco, Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band’s Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. Journey was awarded the prestigious “Legend Of Live Award” at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards in honor of the band’s significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business, and in acknowledgement of their commitment to the fans and the art of performing live. The 2011 Eclipse World Tour was of the band’s most successful tours ever, drawing nearly a million fans and ranked in the Top 15 Tours of the year. 2011 also marked the 30th anniversary of the band’s seminal anthem, Don’t Stop Believin’, which was honored as the top-selling digital classic rock song in history by Nielsen SoundScan. The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo changed the face of music forever when their debut album, ‘In the Heat of the Night,’ exploded in 1979. Pat emerged fearless, fighting and forging a path for future female rock stars around the world. With Neil’s innovative vision creating the signature “Benatar” sound, hits like Heartbreaker, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Love Is A Battlefield and We Belong led to platinum album after platinum album. Benatar won an unprecedented four consecutive GRAMMY® Awards, as well as three American Music Awards, establishing her as one of America’s leading female rock vocalists. With over 30 million albums and 19 Top 40 singles to their name, Benatar/Giraldo remain a rock ‘n roll powerhouse today, selling out concerts and wowing audiences, after more than three decades of making music together.

With trademark red leather pants and bandanas to match their huge rock sound and high-energy live shows, Loverboy has sold more than 10 million albums and earned multi-platinum plaques for albums such as their self-titled debut LP, Get Lucky, Keep It Up and Lovin’ Every Minute of It. Their string of hits includes the band’s smash anthem Working For The Weekend, as well as Hot Girls In Love, Turn Me Loose, and Lovin’ Every Minute Of It. Loverboy’s continued pop culture relevance is alive and well in 2012, with recent references to the band in episodes of NBC’s hit show ‘30 Rock’ and Comedy Network’s popular ‘Regular Show.’

VIP Packages for the 2012 tour will be available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit www.VIPNation.com.

Journey is also teaming up with Tickets-for-Charity.com® to offer fans some of the best seats in the house for this tour to benefit outstanding charities helping to make wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. These exclusive seats will be available only at www.ticketsforcharity.com.

Downtown Boca’s Friday Night Live To Rock The Tropics with Free Concert By Jimmy Stowe and The Stowaways 6/1/12

Downtown Boca’s Friday Night LIVE! To “Rock The Tropics” With FREE Concert By Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways
Friday, June 1st, 2012, 6:30pm
Sanborn Square
72 N. Federal Hwy.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
DowntownBoca.org

The public should grab their flip flops and beach chairs and head to Downtown Boca’s June Friday Night LIVE! that will feature Buffett-style live entertainment by Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways that is sure to please Buffet’s Parrot Head fans and others. The band’s “Floribbean” tropical style music will bring the best of “Buffet and beaches” to Sanborn Square to help ring in Summer with sing, dance, and party to all the “Songs You Know By Heart!”

The free and open-to-the-public festivities hosted by Downtown Boca begin at 6:30 p.m. with the ever-popular Gourmet Truck Expo serving up a unique street-side easy to grab culinary fare with café seating; participating food trucks include Mobile Culinary Kitchen, Out of Many Cafés, Gene’s Joint, and Clarabelle’s Cupcakes.

A group lesson of the official Downtown Boca Bop line dance will be lead by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Downtown Boca at 7:00 p.m. before Jimmy and his party band take the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Free and open-to-the-public; bring your chairs and blankets, chairs available for rental at $2

Brotherly Love Productions presents DrFameus 6/1/12

Brotherly Love Productions presents DrFameus (aka Allen Aucion of the Disco Biscuits)
Friday, June 1st
Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
2621 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33431
www.thefunkybuddha.com

$8 ADV | $10 DOS| 18+
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/246639

Brotherly Love Productions is thrilled to announce a show with Allen Aucoin’s latest project, DrFameus, for an extra special intimate evening at the Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery on Friday, June 1st. If you’re unfamiliar with Allen’s work with the Disco Biscuits you should know that this year’s AURA Music Festival alum was handpicked to replace their founding drummer and take the wheel of one of the scene’s most progressive jamtronic powerhouses. The redheaded wonder drummer’s robotic precision attack has earned him nicknames like “The Gingerbot” & “The Machine” and he’s studiously broken down the wildest Drum & Bass and Jungle beats produced in the early 00’s, reproducing them on his kit.

He will be joined by Atlanta’s electro-folk troupe, Stokeswood, who has roots in SoFlo and left an impression on Boca when they performed two shows at the Buddha in early April with J2K and Arpetrio.

DrFameus is an electronic music project created by the versatile drummer, Allen Aucoin. Allen explores many realms with DrFameus ranging from breakbeats to drum ‘n’ bass to dubstep to techno/house. It is his ability to survey the crowd and then improvise that has allowed Aucoin to play in such diverse projects over the years. Allen began his musical career not onstage, but instead in education and composition. This included instructing and writing for award winning percussion ensembles and teaching drum lessons. While attending Berklee College of Music in Boston Massachusetts Allen was given the nickname DrFameus and it has stuck ever since. Like so many of us, college was not exactly a punctual time for Allen. He became known as the guy that was famously late all the time; so much that a friend gave him the honorary doctorate, DrFameus. After moving back to the southeast from Boston, Allen continued to work as a teacher and percussion instructor while touring with the band “Skydog Gyspy.” In 2005 Aucoin acquired his current role as the drummer for Philadelphia electronic act, the Disco Biscuits. Since winning the “drum off” held by the Biscuits in Atlantic City, Allen has played 450-500 shows with the quartet including shows at the Gorge Amphitheatre and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. www.DrFameus.com

Stokeswood is an incredibly unique, Atlanta based, Low-Endie Rock band with infectious energy, unpredictable live performances, and a fierce electronic edge. They coined the phrase “Low-Endie” rock to describe their layered mixture of pumping synths, powerful vocals, and irresistible dance vibe. Fre•quen•cy; noun (pl.-cies) is the rate at which vibration occurs in radio, sound, or light waves. All of which can be simultaneously witnessed during a South Florida FREQ show. The eclectic sound of this band has kidnapped fans from all genres, and can be described as a neo-industrial, slightly hip-hop, alternative rock experience, or as they call it “Miami Club Rock.” www.Stokeswood.net

R.Paniagua Inc. Presents Tropical Music Festival Series 5/19-26/12

R.Paniagua Inc. Presents “Tropical Music Festival Sseries”
May 19, 2012 and May 26, 2012, 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Beach stage in Hollywood, Florida on May 19, 2012
CityPlace in West Palm Beach, Flordia on May 26th, 2012
www.tropicalmusicfestival.com

R.Paniagua Inc, launches its 22nd annual Tropical Music Festival, one of the most diverse multi-city music concert series on Saturday May 19th at the Hollywood beach stage in Hollywood, Florida from 4:00pm to 10:00pm and continues the following Saturday on May 26th at CityPlace in West Palm Beach from 6:00pm – 10:00pm . Free to the public.

For more than two decades, the Tropical Music festival (TMF) has celebrated the rich cultural roots and diversity of Latino music. The TMF live concerts series free to the public, have showcased some of the hottest A-List Latin acts and developing stars.

“22 years ago the Tropical Music Festival was created to serve as a launching platform for up and coming talent .and established talent alike. Today it has become an established cultural musical event for Latin music and dance enthusiast. Free Salsa lessons will also be available. It will be a fantastic day for the entire family ” stated Ralph Paniagua, President of R.Paniagua Inc.

Headlining these two exciting events are:

Saturday, May 19th, 2012 in Hollywood, Florida from 4:00pm – 10:00pm:

Fulanito 740 – Urban Latino
Jenny Love – Salsa
La Banda Swing – Perico Repiao
DnE – Urban Latino

Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Palm Beach, Florida from 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Paula Zuelta – Tropical music
Marc y Su Merengue Swing – Merengue and bachata
Catalina Londono – Merengue and bachata

Hosting the events will be DJ “El Pelucho” Big Bear.

Due South Brewing Company Grand Opening

The long-awaited Grand Opening of Due South Brewing Company took place this past Saturday, 5/12/12.  The event took place at the brewery, a massive warehouse in Boynton Beach, Florida. The brewery is not a brewpub, where you would go to have dinner as well. Due South is rather a full-scale production brewery that will be distributing its beers to retailers. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t go to the brewery and check out their beers. There is a tasting room for you to do just that. You can even catch a baseball game on the TV if you are so inclined.

The grand opening had hundreds of visitors sampling five different beers from Due South and a handful from guest breweries Cigar City Brewing, Tequesta Brewing and  Swamphead Brewing. The offerings from Due South included Category 3 IPA, Southern Saison, Honey Vanilla Wheat, Caramel Cream Ale and Roasted Cocoa Stout. My personal favorites were the Category 3 IPA and Southern Saison. You can read a little more about my thoughts on each as well as see some other goofing around here if you are interested.

Outside, there were four food trucks to order food from, which is encouraged by the brewery. Several other bar owners and brewers were in attendance, and it’s always great to see the local beer people supporting each other. It was a fun evening for everyone and a great springboard for Due South to get their brewery and beers out to the masses.

The brewery should be found at…

Due South Brewing Company

2900 High Ridge Road #3

Boynton Beach, FL 33426

(561) 463-2337

DueSouthAles.com

 

D’Larosa-Lurie Gallery Opening Reception Back to the Future 5/17/12

D’Larosa~Lurie Gallery Opening Reception, “Back to the Future”
Thursday May 17th
D’larosa~Lurie Gallery
302 South Federal Highway
Boca Raton Florida 33432

The D’larosa-Lurie Gallery located at 302 South Federal Highway in Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton, requests the pleasure of your company Thursday, May 17th 7-10pm for Opening Reception “Back to the Future” featuring Artists: Diane Slobotkin, Weston Rayfield, Horst Kohlem, Peggy Greenfield, Ari Hirshman, Marjour Jourgensen, Allen Benowitz, Adela Holmes, Jacqueline Benyes and Sergio D’Larosa.

The Continental Group Announces Hurricane Preparedness Seminar for Condominium Associations in West Palm Beach 5/22/12

The Continental Group Announces Hurricane Preparedness Seminar for Condominium Associations in West Palm Beach
May 22, 2012, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hilton Palm Beach Airport
150 Australian Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
More Info

The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host a free Hurricane Preparedness Seminar Panel for Condominium Associations. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st and ends November 30st. Compared to 2011, weather patterns will yield a less-conducive environment for tropical storms to develop. Strong, high-level winds are in place over the western and central Caribbean, promoting increased wind shear. If these high-level winds do not abate, increased wind shear will inhibit tropical storm development early in the season.

Topics will include steps for creating a personal hurricane plan, including: How to protect your community, common areas and property, how to prepare for an evacuation, what to expect before, during and after a storm and community training and preparedness for high-rise condominiums.

For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.eventsTCGMGT.com/wpbhurricane or contact Astrid Marten at 954-734-5522 or email amarten@tcgmgt.com. All attendees must be pre-registered.

TCG will also host a free “Hurricane Preparedness for Associations Webinar” on Wednesday May 23, from 11 a.m. –Noon. To register for the webinar, please visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/765405586.

Paranormal Crossroads Investigations 5/12/12

Paranormal Crossroads Investigations
05/12/12, 9:00 pm
Lake Worth Play House
713 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
More information

Lake Worth Playhouse is one of Palm Beach Counties most haunted and historical locations. Spend an evening learning what it’s like to be a paranormal investigator and finding out more about ghosts and other phenomena with the Paranormal Crossroads Investigations (PCI) team. VIP tickets are also available. Call 561-586-6410 for Tickets

email us at contact@paranormalcrossroads.org

Lunch ‘N Learn You Are What You Eat 4/28/12

Lunch ‘N Learn You Are What You Eat!
Sat., April 28, 2012, 12 Noon-1:15 PM
Maxim Life Office Suite
499 N.E. Spanish River Blvd.
Suite 5 (east end of plaza bldg.)
Boca Raton, FL 33431
www.maximlife.com

Hear nutritional tips for feeling good and fighting certain health problems. Get a free healthy lunch and advice on eating for your blood type and for your health situation. Dispel food and diet myths. This is a highly informative and beneficial hour – nothing to lose but you can gain wellness and feeling good every day!
Free To Attend – Free Door Prizes

Invite a friend! RSVPs very much appreciated.

This free luncheon is a terrific opportunity to hear nutritional and wellness tips, and to think about what’s right for YOUR body. Take an hour to eat right and get some good information about what your body needs most.

JAMS to host International Jazz Master Claudio Roditi 3/27/12

JAMS to host International Jazz Master Claudio Roditi
Tuesday, March 27 at 8 p.m.
The Harriet Himmel Theater
700 S. Rosemary Ave., CityPlace
West Palm Beach FL 33401
www.cityplace.com

Tickets: $35; call 1- 877- 722- 2820 to order tickets or visit www.JAMSociety.org for tickets or membership information.
Admission is free to JAMS members

featuring Claudio Roditi
Roditi came to Boston in 1970 from his native Brazil via Mexico. He studied at the Berklee College of Music and became musically influenced by Clifford Brown and Lee Morgan. Roditi later joined the faculty of the School of Contemporary Music, meanwhile doing club and concert performances. In 1976 he moved to New York, and quickly broke into the local circuit, performing and recording with Joe Henderson, Charlie Rouse, Herbie Mann, Tito Puente, McCoy Tyner, Horace Silver and Paquito D’Rivera. Roditi established himself as a formidable jazz figure. Since 1989, he has traveled frequently as a member of Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations Orchestra. For a while, he also toured with The Jazz Masters, a Gillespie tribute group led by Slide Hampton. Roditi has recorded 16 critically acclaimed albums as a leader since 1984, and Brazilliance X 4 was nominated for a Grammy Award as best Latin jazz album in 2010. In 1995, his Symphonic Bossa Nova recording also garnered a Grammy nomination.

Total Wine and More–Not Just a Liquor Store

Pretty Poetic Title. Am I right?

Everyone in South Florida knows that Total Wine & More is a great place to shop for Beer, Spirits and Wine. I’d have preferred they called it Total Beer and More, but that’s just me. The variety of products, great prices, regular tastings and knowledgeable, friendly staff are just the beginning, too.

Total Wine offers regular educational opportunities for their customers as well. You know, the fun kind of education. Not geometry and grammar, though those are two of my interests. But I’ll save that for another time. Yes, Total Wine offers beer classes, wine tastings with the actual wine makers, whiskey classes with specialists in the business and everything in between. Got a Tequila fetish? This is your store!

For a nominal fee, usually between $15 and $25, consumers can attend one of these events. They are conveniently scheduled, regular events, too, and often they are happening at multiple locations simultaneously so you have your choice. I’ve personally been to a few of their classes. First, Whiskeys Around the World presented by a Senior Master of Whiskey and more recently one called Bourbon Essentials, in addition to a few beer events which I just assumed you knew. I learned a lot. They were very interesting, fun, nice to meet other people, enjoyable experiences. We were able to sample a variety of products, selected for quality and value, and even get some coupons to use afterward.

My wife and a friend just signed up for a Wine Class called Malbec and Other Sexy Wines of South America. And I heard the store manager just yesterday talking about Single Malt Scotch and Tequila classes coming up soon. With 9 local South Florida stores, you will surely have no problem finding something that interests you too. Pick a store and check out their calendar.

I recently asked Greg Tuttle, Total Wine’s Product Education Manager, based out of their Corporate office in Potomac, MD, a few questions. If you have your own questions, Greg is on Twitter, and he or his staff will be happy to get you some answers about their educational series. Plus he’s pretty cool. You might even bump into him one day. For real, I did. And don’t think I’m being a dick with my questions. I just wanted to play Devil’s Advocate and get the real scoop.

Total Wine's Greg Tuttle and Rob Hill

 

Me: Why go to the trouble of organizing educational classes for your customers? It seems like a lot of work for not a lot of money. Are you just trying to get a few more customers into your store?

Greg: We believe that knowledgeable customers are the best customers. At Total Wine & More, with our wide selection of wines, beers, and spirits, we have an opportunity to engage with customers in educational environments where we can share some of the breadth of our product portfolio. Customers can taste and learn in a relaxed atmosphere, and expose their palates to products and flavors they may never have otherwise tried.

Me: How do you make sure your presenters are ready for an enthusiastic and well-versed audience? What type of training do you make sure your employees or guest presenters have beforehand? How do you ensure they are qualified?

Greg: Indeed our audiences are enthusiastic, but their level of knowledge spans the spectrum from beginner to expert. Thus, we tailor the classes down the middle, so there is something for everybody including tasting a new product they’ve never tasted before, and/or learning something new about wine, beer or spirits that they did not previously know. Our area vice presidents and district managers select the class presenters for each store based on the presenters’ exhibiting core subject matter knowledge and presentation skills.

This is where I tried to zing him, LOL: How do you select the products that will be tasted? Do you just pick a handful of beers that are average and not selling well?

Greg: For beer classes, we first determine a set of class themes for the year, aiming to cover a wide spectrum of customers interests and previous beer knowledge, and then within each theme certain beer styles are selected to match that theme. Beer selections are challenging because availability of beer differs from one state to the next and from one market to another within the state. Typically, class presenters are given a list of beers for each beer style covered from which they can chose what to feature in their class based on availability in their store. They are also allowed to feature locally produced beers that may not be on the list.

Me: Is there anything else about Total Wine’s educational series that you think is very important or interesting?

Greg: Our product education series is constantly expanding and evolving. New classes are introduced each year, while prior favorites are updated and included in the roster. A person who attends each class offered, be it wine, beer, or spirits, will in a year’s time be exposed to an incredibly wide sampling of the varietals and styles available to him/her.

Me (trying for the Krabby Patty Formula): Are there any secret surprises we can look forward to in S. Florida in the coming months?

Greg: No “secrets” up our sleeves right now, but I suggest your readers follow our Twitter accounts (@TWMBeer and @Totalwine) and on Facebook for updates.

Bellagio Nights Charity Event 3/31/12

Bellagio Nights Charity Event
3/31/2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Renaissance Hotel in Boca Raton
2000 NW 19th Street
Boca Raton FL 33431

Delicious Food, Wine Raffle, Chinese Auction, DJ and Dancing — and lots of Casino Games!

The members of Women for Excellence deeply and sincerely appreciate your support of this event, either by your attendance or sponsorship. Please ask about sponsorship opportunities : EventsPBcounty@yahoo.com OR call Tonia Turner at 561 278 6977.

Charity Fundraiser hosted by Women For Excellence to Benefit AVDA – Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse www.avdaonline.org Through the future “Women for Excellence Scholarship Program”

$75 Per Gues

Miami Finance Forum March Happy Hour and Networking Event 3/13/12

Miami Finance Forum March Happy Hour & Networking Event
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13
Seasons 52
2300 NW Executive Center Drive
Boca Raton, FL 33431

COST: Members: Complimentary. Non-Members: $25.
RSVP Online. (877) FF-MIAMI or (877) 336-4264

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host its March Palm Beach County happy hour and networking event from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at Seasons 52, 2300 NW Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton. South Florida finance professionals are invited to enjoy networking, cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. MFF events are open to members and non-members alike.

Members of the news media are invited to attend and complimentary media passes are available by contacting Jillian Rudman with Roar Media at jillian@roarmedia.com.

The MFF is a not-for-profit organization supporting the growth of South Florida’s network of finance and investment professionals. It is dedicated to expanding the knowledge base and professional practices of its members while ensuring the region continues to attract and retain top talent. Its membership roster is comprised of professionals experienced in private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, legal, accounting and other related professional-services industries. Since its founding in 2006, the MFF has been known for its event series, including its panel discussions, private roundtables and happy hour mixers. More information is available at www.miamifinanceforum.com.

City Cellar Wine Bar and Grill Introduces Cheesy Thursdays and Cheese To Go

Cheesy Thursdays – From open to close every Thursday
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
700 S. Rosemary Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.366.0071
www.CityCellarWPB.com

Cheesy Thursdays – 5 cheeses paired with 5 beverage tastes for only $30
Cheese in the restaurant – Three 1 oz. pieces for $15 | Five 1 oz. pieces for $20
Cheese To Go – Available by the piece (1 oz.) or the quarter pound

City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill has remained a West Palm Beach staple for over a decade with its exceptional wine list and multi-ethnic fare but the successful restaurateurs at Big Time Restaurant Group never rest on their laurels. Whether it’s the addition of an intimate outdoor space such as Iggy’s Bar or new culinary creations crafted by Chef David Hagen, City Cellar constantly exceeds guest expectations. The much-loved restaurant’s newest venture is the Cheese To Go program and Cheesy Thursdays.

Formager Jeremiah Bennett guides guests on the perfect cheese and wine pairings, offering his knowledge on more than 40 artisanal cheeses available to enjoy in the restaurant or to go for home entertaining. For an assorted plate with lots of styles and flavors Bennett prefers Champagne. He also suggests a simple technique of matching food and beverages geographically such as Sancerre with a Liore Valley goat cheese. City Cellar offers more than 400 bottles of wine from around the globe including more than fifty selections by the glass so pairing possibilities are endless.

During Cheesy Thursdays the deal gets even sweeter with 5 cheeses paired with 5 beverage tastes for only $30!

City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill: Set within West Palm Beach’s popular City Place overlooking the courtyard fountains, City Cellar is an upscale bar and grill with an exceptional award-winning wine list offering wines by the bottle, half bottle, glass and flight. The restaurant’s focal point is the magnificent floor to ceiling glass-enclosed wine cellar located behind the bar with a wine list that borders on enormous including fine vintages from around the world in all price ranges. The menu offers a variety of flavors and textures beautifully presented from pizza and pasta to steak and sea bass, along with a daily selection of local and imported artisanal cheeses from France, Spain and Italy. City Cellar’s energetic happy hour is driven by its two for one cocktail special and half priced appetizers from 4-7pm, creating a casual see-and-be-seen ambiance. They also offer more than 40 artisanal cheeses to go for home entertaining. City Cellar has a second location in Westbury, New York.

The Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery

There’s a World Class Brewery right in our back yard! Considering my involvement in the beer community of South Florida, it’s about damn time I went to visit The Funky Buddha Lounge and Brewery in Boca Raton, Florida. I’ve met the owners and brewers of “The Buddha” before, but not on their turf. In fact, last time I saw them, they were still experimenting home brewers with no license to sell their beers. They were still tying up the loose ends required to add “Brewery” to their name.

Last night I met up with some friends for a few beers and conversation. The Funky Buddha is the kind of place you might walk past and never even know what exactly it is. Located at the end of a strip mall, the only eye-catching part about the place from the outside is its name in Blue Neon. The charm, however, starts when you walk through the door.

From the entrance, you can see the entire place. Comfortable nooks with couches surround the outside while tables fill the center area. The bar area spans the entire back wall. The lighting is dim but not dark and provides a nice atmosphere to relax for a few hours. Several groups besides my own were doing just that, including one that was celebrating a birthday.

The bar offers traditional drinks and wine and tea, but The Funky Buddha is mostly well-known for its beer and hookahs. I don’t really know much about that latter, but they had a bunch of people smoking flavored tobacco from some crazy bong-like machines. As for the beer, two chalk boards show you what’s on tap. One board has Funky Buddha’s own beers, which have become famous for their quality and creativity. The other board has the guest taps which include half a dozen or so other craft beer selections. In addition, there are dozens of other bottled beers available. If you’ve never been there, I would recommend ordering a flight of beers, five sample-sized portions of their offerings.

The decorations and art are fun and unique. Funky Buddha has live music and open mic night other days of the week. If you’re hungry, they offer light bar fare. The service was excellent and the staff were knowledgeable about the beers they were serving.

Watch for these guys to continue with their success. If you’re a beer lover, this is a must stop for locals and visitors alike. They are located at 2621 N Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431. When you do stop, feel free to take better photos and send them to me. I was frankly disappointed with the pictures I took and see the glaring limitations of my iPhone with less than adequate lighting.

 

National Margarita Day at Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar 2/22/12

National Margarita Day – Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
February 22, 2012
Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
224 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL
5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL
1313 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL
5090 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
www.RoccosTacos.com

It’s National Margarita Day and you know what that means – it’s time to head to Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar. With four locations in South Florida Rocco’s in the number one destination for tacos, tequila and margaritas. Tomorrow all four playful Mexican Restaurants will be offering Camarena Silver $5, Margaritas, $15 pitchers and $50 bottles. Visit during happy hour from 4pm – 7pm and enjoy an extra $1 off all drinks

If celebrating at home is more your style make-your-own Rocco’s Tacos Margarita with this simple recipe.
Rocco’s Tacos Margarita
· 2.5oz Camarena Silver Tequila
· 1.5 oz Triple Sec
· 4 oz Fresh Sour Mix
Salt Rim, Shake Well, Pour over ice, Garnish with a lime

Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar: Brought to life by charismatic owner Rocco Mangel, Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar presents a full sensory Mexican dining experience complete with live mariachi bands and free tequila pourings. Sample from over 225 varieties of tequila, either alone or mixed with Rocco’s famous homemade Margarita sour mix, nibble on guacamole prepared tableside or enjoy a traditional Mexican dinner at the playful restaurant that embodies the true spirit of Mexico. Rocco’s “welcome to my house” attitude and contagious energy entices locals to return again and again for conversation, great food and friendly service.

President’s Day Brunch with the Big Time Restaurant Group 2/20/12

President’s Day Brunch with the Big Time Restaurant Group
Brunch is available this Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11:30am – 3pm.

Big City Tavern
609 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954.727.0307
www.BigCityLasOlas.com

City Oyster & Sushi Bar
213 E. Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, 33444
561.272.0220
www.CityOysterDelray.com

City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
700 S. Rosemary Ave
West Palm Beach, 33401
561.366.0071
www.CityCellarWPB.com

Big Time Restaurant Group is extending their Saturday & Sunday weekend brunches to Monday, February 20th in celebration of President’s Day and I wanted to see if you could potentially include it in a round-up. Big City Tavern, City Oyster & Sushi Bar and City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill invite guests to enjoy the extended weekend with $12 unlimited Mimosas (with the purchase of an entrée).

Standout dishes include: Big City Tavern’s Crabcake Eggs Benedict and Banana & Chocolate Chip Pancakes; City Oyster & Sushi Bar’s Lobster & Asparagus Omelet and Biscuits & Gravy; and City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill’s Bistro Steak & Eggs and Caramelized Banana & Crème Brulee Stuffed French Toast.

Happy Hour at The English Tap to benefit The Spirit of Giving 3/1/12

Happy Hour at The English Tap to benefit The Spirit of Giving
March 1, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm
The English Tap & Beer Garden
5050 Town Center Circle
Boca Raton, FL
Register Online

Dine Magazine, The Spirit of Giving and The English Tap & Beer Garden have teamed up to host a happy hour to benefit The Spirit of Giving. The English Tap features reasonably priced casual fare like Bangers and Mash, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Brown Butter Lobster Rolls and Fig & Prosciutto Flat Bread — perfect for lunch or dinner. Tap also has a beer menu that is sure to impress — 25 on tap and over 60 bottled beers from around the world. Wine drinkers will not be disappointed either, as there are plenty of labels for you to choose from. The restaurant is set in an open aire Biergarten overlooking the fountain in the middle of Boca Center, and is surrounded by both greenery and flowers.

A portion of all proceeds will be donated to this fantastic 501(c)3.

The Spirit of Giving Network is a coalition of non-profit organizations primarily, but not limited to a focus on children and families in South Palm Beach County. With over 30 non-profit member organizations, they are the largest and most organized network in the area. The Spirit of Giving Network is having an impact on the delivery of services to thousands of South Palm Beach County’s underprivileged and underserved children.

This event takes place on Thursday, March 1 from 6-8 pm and costs $10 in advance or $15 at the door. This includes 1 drink (beer, wine or well cocktail) and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres like Assorted Flatbreads, Pigs in a Blanket with Honey Mustard, English Tap-style toasted soft pretzels, Corn Dog Puppies, Crispy Calamari
and more!

1978 Bordeaux Tasting 2/29/12

1978 Bordeaux Tasting
02/29/12, 6:15
Pistache French Bistro
101 N Clematis St
West Palm Beach, FL
Register Online

Join us for a rare Bordeaux tasting with wine expert, Peter Lashme on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. This event is limited to 12 fortunate connoisseurs.

Cost: $160 all-inclusive (Tickets are extremely limited)

This event will begin at 6:15 with a reception featuring two bottles of Louis Roederer Champagne. Guests will then sit down to enjoy three flights of 1978 Bordeaux served with an array of sumptuous hors d’oeuvres.

Wines to be tasted include:

Grand Puy Lacoste (Pauillac)
Haut Batailley (Pauillac)
Grand Puy Ducasse (Pauillac)
Lascombes (Margaux)
Prieure Lichine (Margaux)
Giscours (Margaux)

La Lagune (Haut Medoc)
Montrose (St. Estephe)
Calon Segur (St. Estephe)

This event to be hosted by Peter Lashmet. Mr. Lashmet is a world expert in French fine and rare wines. He has been buying, selling and tasting rare wines for 30 years. All of these wines have been tried numerous times and come from one deep, cold cellar. There will be one additional 1978 Bordeaux tasted blind following the 3 flights for a total of 12 bottles for 12 fortunate connoisseurs.

American Fine Wine Competition to Celebrate National Drink Wine Day with a Fabulous Tasting at Wave 2700 Restaurant 2/18/12

American Fine Wine Competition to Celebrate ‘National Drink Wine Day’ with a Fabulous Tasting
Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wave 2700 Restaurant & Bar
2700 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL, 33431

Price: $15 at the door.

To celebrate National Drink Wine Day, the American Fine Wine Competition president and co-founder Shari Gherman is hosting an open-to-the-public tasting with award-wining wines from the 2012 competition.

For $15 per person, guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres while sampling a vast selection of all-American wines, including pours from the extensive wine collection at Wave 2700 Restaurant. Attendees will have the option (additional $5) to compete in a blind tasting for a chance to win tickets to the upcoming Allied Kitchen & Bath VIP Connoisseur Reception on Thursday, March 8 or the Consumer Challenge & Wine Carnival Thursday, March 22. The soiree is also an opportunity for guests to socialize with wine experts and learn about the upcoming 2012 Gala with host chef Emeril Lagasse.

The Red Stiletto Stroll at Town Center at Boca Raton 2/24/12

The Red Stiletto Stroll at Town Center at Boca Raton 2/24/12
February 24, 6:30pm
Town Center at Boca Raton
6000 Glades Road
Boca Raton.

Tickets are $30 for general admission and $50 for reserved seating. Tickets are limited and are available through Feb. 21 by contacting Kimberly M. Read at 561-955-4142 or kread@brrh.com.

For more information, please call Town Center at Boca Raton (561) 368-6001 or visit www.facebook.com/TownCtrAtBoca and Twitter at twitter.com/TownCtrAtBoca

Kick-Up Your Heels to Raise Awareness for American Heart Month and Benefit the Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Fashion-forward footwear fans and community supporters are invited to kick-up their hottest, highest designer red heels for the second annual Red Stiletto Stroll to benefit Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Center at Boca Raton.

Arrigo FIAT has been named sponsor of The Rosso Lounge, an interactive component of the event that is designed to raise awareness about women and heart disease.

“Town Center at Boca Raton is committed to the community and we are proud to support Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s ongoing mission to raise awareness about women’s health,” said Ellen Korelitz, director of marketing and business development for Town Center at Boca Raton. “According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, heart disease is still the leading cause of death for women. Through the Red Stiletto Stroll, we hope to remind and motivate women to learn about their personal risk factors and take action to reduce them through the variety of services offered at the Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute.”

Participants will flaunt their fancy footwear on a red carpet complete with a visual “step” and repeat backdrop resembling a high fashion photo shoot. Souvenir photos of the participants’ grand entry will be available on Facebook. The Red Stiletto Stroll will also feature a fun and flirty red carpet shoe competition judged by local celebrities Cirque Dreams costume designer Danielle Tabino, accidentalsexiness.com’s fashion and lifestyle blogger Rosy Cordero and WPEC-TV CBS 12’s Reporter and Anchor Michele Wright.

Attendees to the reception will be treated to a variety of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from Town Center at Boca Raton restaurants such as Blue Martini, The Capital Grille, Stir Crazy and California Pizza Kitchen. In addition to the The Rosso Lounge sponsored by Arrigo FIAT, the special event will also feature the one-of-a-kind “Shoe-Shoe” Train Fashion Show presented by Neiman Marcus, a Spring Trends Fashion Show, “shoe depots” and a Chinese Auction featuring items from Town Center at Boca Raton’s elite retailers. Party-goers will also have a chance to preview an elaborate costume from the upcoming production of Cirque Dreams’ “Pop Goes the Rock” that will premiere on March 28 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.