January 7th, 2011

Delray Beach, Florida, What’s Going On?, Activities, Events, South Florida, Palm Beach County, Village by the Sea, 1/7/11 – 1/10/11

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….