July 1st, 2011
Delray Beach is an expert in putting up events and taking them down in a blink of an eye. On this Fourth of July celebration I am sure they will be breezing by, as usual.
There is plenty to do; a packed week-end in Delray. The 4th of July being the top event.
Kick-Off on the 4th in Delray Beach will begin at 8:00 a.m., culminating in an amazing display of fireworks. More info? Call 561-279-1380, ext. 3.
Please remember to observe Firework Etiquette; respect, be considerate and pick up your trash.
For your info. please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com/july-fourth-celebration for complete schedules.
The first thing to have in mind is that it will be crowded and that streets will be closed at 3 p.m.
For your convenience, there will be free shuttle available by Downtown Roundabout. For info. call 561-243-7012.
Some of the fun events of the day will be:
8 a.m. until Noon – Sand Sculpting Contest at Atlantic Avenue and A1A, On the Beach.
2 p.m. – Mary Gaines Bernard who is Donna Summer’s sister will sing the Nation Anthem while Mayor Woodie McDuffie hosts the flag raising ceremony. The flag is 30 x 60 ft. and will remain flying until about 10 p.m., weather permitting.
2 p.m. – Surfer’s Memorial – At the intersection of Atlantic Ave. and A1A. Join a procession of surfers as they make their way to the beach. The participants will paddle one at a time into the ocean and form a circle while a memorial service for fallen surfers begins. More info? Call 561-279-1380 ext. 17.
4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Local restaurants will have prepared delicious food and beverages at Atlantic Ave. & A1A.
4 p.m. Car as Art Show at the Great Lawn of the Old School Square in downtown Delray. Then, they will parade down Atlantic Ave. to the Seagate Hotel for a car show and evening’s fireworks. Website is www.carasart.org, or call 561-797-6770.
5:00 – 5:45 – Old Fashioned Family Games at Veterans Park, right there by the intra-coastal.
5:30 – 5:45 p.m. – The Patriotic Bike and Scooter Parade and Decorating Contest. Meet at Veteran’s Park at 802 NE 1st St. Win a new Bike. The parade will start at 5:45 until 6 p.m.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Beautiful Baby Bathing Suit Contest at Atlantic Ave. and A1A.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The Hot Dog and 3 lb. Hamburger Eating Contest (in 15 minutes)
8:30 p.m. First Fireworks Salute…30 minutes to the show.
8:45 p.m. A Red, White & Blue Star Shell will let you know that the show will start in 15 minutes. The fireworks music simulcast will be on Sunny 104.3 FM.
8:50 p.m. Fireworks Celebration Intro. and Pledge of Allegiance to the giant American Flag with Mayor Woodie McDuffie.
9:00 The Fireworks will begin.
Music:
Bostons On the Beach will be hosting The Red White & Blues Festival starting Friday, July 1st.
Friday at 5:00 p.m. until closing
Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until closing
Monday from 1:00 p.m. until closing
Bostons is located right on A1A, one block south of the Mariott. at 40 S, Ocean Blvd. More info? Visit www.bostonbluesfest.com.
Johnny Browns always has music, as well They are located 301 East Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-243-9911. Website? www.jonniebrowns.com.
Friday, 7/1 – Orange Sunshine from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Saturday, 7/12 – The R & B Band from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Note: If you decide that this is too much, then just enjoy many of the restaurants in downtown Delray……sipping a little “Mojito”, or something else, perhaps?
Happy Fourth, Delray….talk to you later….
January 24th, 2011
As I look outside my window, it is so sunny here at the Delaware Beaches; just an illusion because it is really like 15 degrees. So, writing a post about Delray is definitely the thing to do. If you are visiting Palm Beach County you might want to check a few of the upcoming events in Delray and vicinity.
I have told you before that Delray Beach is the type of coastal town that has it all; the unobtructed beaches, the shops, the restaurants and definitely, the entertainment. A little bit for everyone to enjoy. One thing this town does very well is its festivals and fairs. I have never seen a town that can close a main street and fill it to capacity with vendors, musicians and artists in a blink of an eye. When is all over done with, it comes down just as fast as it went up.
Being that this his the height of the season for this Village by the Sea, check what’s going on:
Thursday, 1/27 – It is Art & Jazz On The Avenue – Once a month, during the season, and on a Thursday, live musical entertainment is what you will hear and experience On the Avenue. Open house specials, and gallery exhibitions are among the many things to enjoy. Even though it is On the Avenue, it will also extend to the SW 5th Avenue Plaza. More info? Please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com/Art-and-Jazz.
Thursday, 1/27 and continuing with the celebration of the Art & Jazz on the Avenue, there will be an Organic Wine Tasting at Nutrition Cottage. When in Delray I visit this Health Food store because they carry so many gluten free items; more than in any other place I have visited near Delray. Their organic wine tasting will be from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
This wine tasting is called “Ravishing Reds”, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Nutrition Cottage is located at 407 E. Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-272-8571. Website is www.nutritioncottage.com.
Nutrition Cottage is more than a healthfood store; it is also a juice bar and cafe.
Thursday – 1/27 – At the Entertainment Pavillion at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. you will find Rock the Avenue: The Heavy Pets. They are an American Rock ‘n Roll band known for their catchy tunes and powerhouse performances.
This is a FREE outdoor concert in partnership with Delray’s Art & Jazz event. Time? 7:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. More info? Please visit www.oldschool.org.
Friday, 1/28 – Murder at the Beach – Booksigning – 7:00 p.m. If you enjoy reading as much as I do, this is the coziest murder mystery bookstore you will find in Delray. Located at 273 NE 2nd Ave. (Pineapple Grove). Tel. 561-279-7790. Website is www.murderonthebeach.com.
On Friday, author Ian Vasquez will be signing Mr. Hooligan. His book is about Riley James, who was small time, just a kid, running messages and money for the Monsanto Brothers, the real players in Belize City. Then one slip in judgment left 2 men dead. The Monsantos handled the situation for their young protege…but accepting this favor put Riley inescapably in their debt.
Now, 2 years later, he’s a pro picking up drug drops under the Coast Guard’s nose and guiding boats through the reefs. He wants out….
The author, Ian Vasquez was raised in Belize but resides in Tampa, Florida.
Please note that Murder on the Beach has the largest collection of Florida authors that specialize in murder mysteries.
Friday, 1/28 – All Shook Up at the Crest Theatre, Old School Square located at 51 N. Swinton Ave., Tel. 561-243-7922. Website is www.oldschool.org.
All Shook Up is Footloose, Happy Days and Grease, all rolled into one national tour. It is the zany story of mistaken identities, romance and rebellion through the power of rock ‘n roll music.
Friday’s performance is at 8 p.m.
Saturday there are 2 performances; one at 2 p.m. and one at 8 p.m.
Sunday’s performance will be at 2 p.m.
For tickets and information, please call or visit www.oldschool.org.
Friday, 1/28 – Gallery Walk starting at 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. – This event gives visitors and residents an opportunity to see what an art community Delray Beach really is. The participating galleries, and there are many, will offer wine and cheese and will stay open extended hours so that you can get to know them better. This Gallery Walk is every Friday.
Saturday, 1/29 – Just like every Saturday you will find Delray Green Market open for business. The location? SE 4th Ave., 1/2 block south of Atlantic Ave. They will be there from 8 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. It is an open air market filled with local produce, baked goods, foods, music and flowers. Best way to start your Saturday morning.
More info? Call Lori Nolan at 561-276-711 or visit www.delraycra.org.
Saturday, 1/29 and Sunday, 1/30 – You will find Artists in the Park pretty much every week-end. The location is Veterans Park, right there at Atlantic Ave., at the Intracoastal. It is a free outdoor festival where you can browse and relax.
Have a great time…enjoy that Village by the Sea…kick back and relax…that’s what you are there for….
January 7th, 2011
I am thinking about you, Delray. Another dusting of snow is about to reach us here, at the Delaware beaches. Well, it’s winter. What can we expect?
That Village by the Sea that I enjoy visiting so much is now at the height of its season. That town knows how to show its visitors a good time. Therefore, here is what’s in store for you if you are there, swimming, dining al fresco, walking, shopping, biking, not wearing coats or boots; just listening to the ruffle of the palm trees.
January is the Art & Soul Month. For information on what Delray is offering please visit http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/pdfs/Jan_Online_Cal.pdf. And for further info. visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com/dda.
Friday, 1/7 until February 27th – Exhibit – The Cat’s Meow…A Purrfect Celebration of Cats… at the Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture, at the Old School Square, located at 51 N. Swinton Ave. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs by local and national artists. For more information visit www.oldschool.org.
Friday, 1/7 – Every Friday the Gallery Walk takes place from 7 – 10 p.m. This is when the participating downtown art galleries stay open for extended hours, even offering its visitors appetizers, answer questions; show you around. Delray Beach has a well known vibrant art community and they want you to get to know them better. Over 15 galleries usually participate.
Friday, 1/7 – Booksigning by Tami Hoag at Murder on the Beach Bookstore. She will be signing her newest book, Secrets to the Grave at 7:00 p.m. I wrote a post on 12/17/10 on this most unique bookstore. If you would like to see it just click on the month of December, 2010 and scroll down to the date. Murter on the Beach Bookstore is located at 273 Pineapple Grove Way, in the Pineapple Grove Arts District. Tel. 561-279-7790 and the website is www.murderonthebeach.com.
Saturday, 1/8 – The Green Market is always on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. I wrote a post on this very popular market on 12/19/10 and if you would like to see it just click on the month of December 2010 and scroll down to the date. It is located at SE 4th Ave., just south of Atlantic Ave. It is an open air market with fresh local produce, baked goods, gourmet foods, plants, flowers and entertainment.
Saturday, 1/8 and Sunday, 1/9 – Artists in the Park at Veterans Park, located at Atlantic Ave., at the Intracoastal. It is a free outdoor festival in Veterans Park. Perfect to just browse or relax and take in the scenery.
If you have your young children with you, the children’s playground with swings and slides looks like a lot of fun.
Saturday, 1/8 – Happy Birthday Elvis Tribute Show at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square. 8:00 p.m. until 10 p.m. Scott Ringersen and the Whitestone Band will be performing the Elvis’ Tribute. If you happen to visit Johnnie Browns on Thursdays then you know that Scott Ringersen is there performing as Elvis. He has a huge following. The Crest Theatre is located at 51 N. Swinton Ave. For more info. please call 561-243-7922, ext. 1. Website is www.oldschool.org.
Johnnie Brown’s Schedule for 1/7 – 1/10:
Johnnie Brown’s is located at 301 E. Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-243-9911. Website is www.johnniebrowns.com. You cannot miss it; bright lights, by the railroad tracks in Delray, and right on the Avenue.
It is a restaurant with burgers, salads, ribs, wings, you name it. But, it is also a music venue.
Friday The Evil Monkeys will be performing from 9 until 1 a.m. This group is from Ocala, Florida and plays heavy blues, classic rock and funky jazz. You can find them on Facebook, as well.
Saturday the performers will then be The Feeder Band and also performing from 9 until 1 a.m. This is a South Florida band. Rock and roll hits from the Beatles and Motown up to 2000 and beyond.
Sunday its reggae and classic rock with Usher, West & Battle from 8 until midnight.
Monday will have on their stage the Hot Rod Band – Impersonator. All Rod, All Night – A Tribute to Rod Stewart.
That’s it for now….hope this first week of 2011 has been a good one….have a great week-end…talk to you later….
October 14th, 2010
I found myself thinking about Delray Beach. I guess the weather today in the Delmarva Peninsula has not been the best. But, why am I complaining? It has been so beautiful for the past couple of weeks. I guess I do not want it to change. I don’t like when it gets dark so early and takes forever to get light in the morning.
I look forward to visiting this Village by the Sea in Palm Beach County. It is really a fun town; enhanced by its residents.
I have a lot of expectations for the upcoming season in Delray. This town has fabulous restaurants and I want to see if they are still as good as the last time I was there. Most of the restaurants have “al fresco” dining and on warm evenings it is the best feeling to let your meal settle and your conversation flow while relaxing in a comfortable atmosphere.
Following is a list of the restaurants that I have reviewed this past year in Delray and all you have to do is click on the month under Archives and scroll down to the date, if you would like to read the review.
Vic & Angelo’s Enoteca, 290 East Atlantic Ave. – 9/29/09
Cut 432, 432 E. Atlantic Ave. – 11/4/09
Cabana El Rey, 105 East Atlantic Ave. – 11/25/09
Jimmy’s Bistro, 9 South Swinton – 11/27/09
Lemon Grass, 420 E. Atlantic – 12/1/09
The Office, 201 East Atlantic – 1/16/10
La Cigale, 253 S.E. 5th Ave. – 2/24/10
Tramonti, 119 E. Atlantic Ave. – 2/26/10
Like I said, I will go back to them but there are so many other ones to try.
If you are in Delray this week-end you might want to check the following events.
Friday, 10/15 – Pumpkin Patch at the Cason United Methodist Church, 342 North Swinton. Tel. 561-302-276-5302, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and Sundays Noon until 7 p.m.
Friday, 10/15 and Saturday, 10/16 – Shark feeding at the Sandoway House located at 142 S. Ocean Blvd. For more info., please visit www.sandowayhouse.com.
Friday, 10/15 until 2/27/11 – “The Cat’s Meow” – A Purrfect Celebration of Cats…from Mild to Wild. Location? The Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture located at the Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton. Tel. 561-243-7922. Website www.oldschool.org. Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 10/15 is the Gallery Walk from 7 – 10 p.m. at Atlantic Ave. & NE 2nd Ave. Participating galleries open for extended ours so that you can visit and learn more about them. Delray has amazing artists.
Entertainment at Johnny Brown’s, 301 E. Atlantic Avenue. Besides music there is also food; burgers, ribs, sandwiches, salads and full bar.
Friday, 10/15 – The Jonsons from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Saturday, 10/16 – The Flyers from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. I saw this group personally and it is fantastic. If you want to know more about them visit www.myspace.com/theflyersmusic.
Have a great week-end….talk to you later….
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