April 12th, 2012
It really does become a destination; so many things going on in downtown Delray Beach. So let’s not waste any time and get on with the show.
Thursday, 4/12 – By the time you read this you will probably know that Delray Beach has welcomed its new restauranteur, Zach Erdem. 75 Main Delray has opened and its location is 270 East Atlantic Ave. The new restaurant will be serving brunch from 10:30 – 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. until 11 p.m., daily. Tel. 561-243-7975. Website? www.75main.com.
Delray Beach was chosen by Mr. Erdem for his second restaurant because this Village by The Sea is a vibrant coastal community and a destination in itself. The sister restaurant, 75 Main is located in Southampton, NY.
75 Main Delray is a restaurant and a lounge. The cuisine? Contemporary American Cuisine with Mediterranean accents. The “sleek lounge with a sexy vibe” will feature European DJs spinning a blend of house music from 10:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. And…the signature drink? The 75 Maintini, which will change with the season…Spring brings Stoli Elite and Passion Fruit Juice.
I know Delray Beach has discriminating palates; the town is known for its restaurants. Can’t wait to try it.
Friday, 4/13 through Sunday, 4/15 – The Delray Affair. This is the 50th Anniversary for the greatest and most popular Arts & Crafts Show in South Florida. It is also one of the oldest. Along Atlantic Ave., over 10 city blocks and side streets, all within walking distance will have vendors, exhibitors, food, and entertainment.
Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Free Admission. Please visit http://www.delrayaffair.com for all the details, like directions, maps, vendors, exhibitors, rules, etc. etc.
Fridays, Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – Live Entertainment at The Atlantic Grille located at the Seagate Hotel, at 1000 East Atlantic Avenue. Tel. 561-665-4900. Website? http://www.theseagatehotel.com.
Fridays and Saturdays the entertainment begins at 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. Singer and piano player, Orson Whitfield, entertains the crowds.
Tuesday is Doo Wop, which begins at 8 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Wednesday is called Tropical Wednesdays with Steel Drum Band from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Then, Orson Whitfield will be entertaining from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Thursday’s entertainment will begin at 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. with Orson Whitfield and/or Brooke Eden.
Don’t forget that their Happy Hour starts at 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
The Atlantic Grille, of course, is open for dinner, as well.
Saturday, 4/14 – Every Saturday morning the Delray GreenMarket opens at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. It is located South of Atlantic Ave. on SE 4th Ave. Local produce, baked goods, flowers and music fill the air so early on Saturdays. April is National Florida Tomato Month, so please check them out…there should be plenty of them.
Saturday, 4/14, Sunday, 4/15, and Saturday, 4/21 – “Arts Garage is a multi-disciplinary cultural hub for visual artists, musicians, performers, film presenters and arts educators”. It is located at 180 NE First St. It is in the ground level parking garage on NE 1st & NE 2nd Sts. Tel. 561-450-6357. Website? www.artsgarage.org. You can find them of Facebook and Twitter.
On Saturday, 4/14 at 8 p.m., Grammy nominated Othello Molineaux’s powerhouse performances blend Afro-Caribbean sounds with funky steel drum beats.
On Sunday, 4/15 at 7 p.m. Mad Romance, “one of the most exciting jazz vocal groups in America”!!
On Saturday, 4/21 at 8 p.m. is Jesse Jones, Jr., the Father of ‘Scat-Hop’ and Miami Jazz Hall of Fame inductee, saxophonist extraordinaire.
Please check their website, www.artsgarage.com for more info. and schedule of events.
Wednesday, 4/18 – Event at Bostons located at 40 South Ocean Blvd. from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Suzanne Boyd of CBS12 Candidate for Woman of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) South Palm Beach County Chapter, will be the Celebrity Bartender.
She will be raising funds in honor of 4 year old, Ryan Alarcon, from Boca Raton, a leukemia survivor. His doctors say that without the research done by the LLS, Ryan would not be in remission today.
You can attend the event, you can make a donation by visiting http://www.pbf.mwoyspb.llsevent.org/supportsuze.
Suzanne is welcoming your comments at www.facebook.com/SuzanneBoyd.
Cocktails and great auction prizes!! Live Music by Amber Leigh Band.
Friday, 4/20 – Murder on the Beach is located at 273 Pineapple Grove. It is a mystery book and entertainment store. I thought this booksigning event looked interesting and worth saving the date. Michael Lester, who was the former North Florida Chaplain turned noir novelist will be signing his latest book, Burnt Offerings, at 7 p.m.
For more info. and schedule of events, please call 561-279-7790 or visit www.murderonthebeach.com.
Saturday, 4/21 – Beer Fest at the Old School Square Pavilion and Park. 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Live Music and Gourmet Food Trucks.
Advance ticket purchase – $30 or $75 for VIP
Tickets at the Gate – $40 or $85 for VIP
VIP includes complimentary food, beer, wine and signature cocktails…other perks, as well.
Please check www.oldschoolbeerfest.com. Please remember that this is a 21 year old and over event.
And….if you think this is just too much excitement for you and there is no way….then, please, by all means, if it is one of those beautiful South Florida days, head towards the beach.
And relax and watch the Florida lizards. Cute isn’t it?
Have a great time!!
December 27th, 2010
“A good book should leave you…..slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading it.” william styron
I arrived at the Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore because it had been some time since I paid them a visit. From time to time I put what’s going on in Delray and usually include this unique mystery bookstore’s events. I wanted to also take some pictures. There is nothing better than to have a visual idea of what I am talking about. I think it creates interest; I hope so, anyway.
They are located at 273 NE 2nd Ave., Pineapple Grove Way, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Tel. 561-279-7790, toll free 800-956-7770. Website is www.murderonthebeach.com. Winter hours are Mon – Sat from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sun from 12 until 5 p.m. Please note they will be closed New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Pineapple Grove is pretty much an extension of Atlantic Ave., known as the Arts District. It looked so good; the stores have been leased, the condominiums are full of people and those outdoor seatings are there to be enjoyed, if you like to dine al fresco, as much as I do.
Murder on the Beach is such a quaint and delightful bookstore. You feel like you are in a library; in the comfort of your own home. Chairs to sit and review books, a counter with all kinds of information and schedule of events.
Joanne is the owner and I hope that Jean is the other person working the store that helped me so much on that day. She was so gracious and I bought 2 of her suggestions, which I have not read yet but dying to start.
Murder on the Beach is definitely a mystery bookstore, specializing in Florida authors, but they also have romance, true crime, thrillers, horror and children’s books.
The State of Florida, I believe, is one of the states with the most mystery writers in residence.
I introduced myself to Joanne and requested to see the “board of bloody prints”. An author who is signing at Murder on the Beach is asked to leave a bloody palm print, his or her signature, and a quote.
Joanne is also the Director of the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association (IMBA). It is known as an organization of mystery booksellers who together have common interests and issues. For more information, please visit www.mysterybooksellers.com and check out what they are all about. They “connect criminally inclined readers with arresting mysteries”.
Murder on the Beach can ship books all over the world and if by chance you are not able to attend an event and have a specific book in mind, please do give them a call because they would be most happy to help you.
On Friday, January 7th, Tami Hoag will be signing her newest book, Secrets to the Grave at 7 p.m.
Entertainment? What is it? A Murder Mystery Party in your home, hotel, restaurant, condo or you pick your favorite place. Size? Well, you decide but they have done conferences and conventions for up to 500 peoople. Also small parties for a few.
It is an audience interactive murder mystery party. The actors are professionals; performances will be tailored to your group. For more info., please get in touch with Joanne at the above mentioned telephone number.
I always carry a book in my bag. I guess is part of a habit acquired as I waited in pick up lines at schools for so many years; a companion of sorts.
I love it…talk to you later….you know I will…
December 10th, 2010
As you have heard from the weather forecasters, South Florida has had very cold temperatures since Monday. Well, I kid you not; today I saw a woman wearing a fur coat. I cannot believe she was that cold. And, today has been chilly; not freezing. It strikes me so funny to also see people weraring gloves.
Delray looks beautiful this time of the year. Atlantic Avenue has lights everywhere; the restaurants have outdone themselves with their own unique decorations. The 100 ft. tree looks spectacular, especially in the early evening hours.
Delray Beach will be busy on Friday and Saturday. If you are around, then these are a few of the events going on.
Friday, December 10th – It is the Delray & Boyton Beach Holiday Boat Parade from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The line up will be at the Boyton Beach Inlet to Intracoastal Waterway to C-15 Canal in Delray Beach. Please bring the family and friends to see the flotillas of brightly color boats. Better yet, join them.
Friday, December 10th – Murder at the Beach Bookstore – Book signing at 7:00 p.m. – Midnight Guardians by Jonathan King. He writes full time in South Florida and Midnight Guardians take place in the Everglades. This is the 6th book of the Max Freeman mystery series. After Max is hired to investigate a conspiracy involving fake claims to Medicare he quickly realizes the scheme is much more dangerous…
Murder at the Beach is located at 273 NE 2nd Ave. (Pineapple Grove district). The telephone is 561-279-7790 and the website is www.murderonthebeach.com.
Friday, December 10th – Gallery Walk from 7 until 10 p.m. At Atlantic Ave. and NE 2nd Ave. – Delray Beach is known for a town that is embracing the arts full force. The Gallery Walks give you, the visitor, and maybe, the residen,t an opportunity to discover them and see what they are all about. They stay open for us, the public. Take advantage of a wonderful evening on the Avenue and in Pineapple Grove.
Saturday, December 11th – You will find the Delray Green Market every Saturday at SE 4th Ave. It is south of Atlantic Ave. More info? e-mail Nolan at www.mydelraybeach.com. I have visited this market through the years; local produce, breads, dipping sauces, flowers, music and the perfect place for a stroll on Saturday mornings.
Saturday, December 11th – Kids at the Tree – 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Old School Square at 51 N. Swinton Ave. Visit Santa and play in the “snow”, special surprises at the Famous 100 foot Christmas tree. More info? Please visit www.downtowndelray.com.
Saturday, December 11th and Sunday, December 12th – Artists in the Park from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Location? Veterans Park, Atlantic Ave. at the Intracoastal. This is a free outdoor art festival.
Saturday, December 11th – Shark Feeding at 10:30 a.m. at the Sandoway Nature Center located at 142 S. Ocean Blv. It is on A1A and South of the corner of Atlantic Ave. and A1A.
Saturday, December 11th – Holiday Parade in Dowtown Delray Beach. The parade begins at Venetian Drive at 6 p.m. and goes west on Atlantic Ave. to the Courthouse. This event is sponsored by the Delray Beach Parks and Recreations. More info? Then call 561-243-7277.
Saturday, December 11th – It is also the Greater Delray Beach Chamber Annual Holiday Parade from 6 until 8 p.m. It will start at Gleason and Atlantic and will go West. More info? Please call 561-733-6497.
Have a wonderful Holiday Season!! Talk to you later…
Comments Off on What’s Going On? Delray Beach, Florida, Activities, Events, Arts & Entertainment, The Village by the Sea is a Destination, South Florida, Palm Beach County