May 16th, 2010
Delray Beach, Florida, South Florida, Events, Activities, 5/17/10 – 5/22/10
Even though Delray Beach is coming into its quieter season, this Village by the Sea keeps bringing events to all its residents.
The art fairs, the first class restaurants, the unobstructed beaches, the swaying palm trees, the hottest new artists to downtown galleries, Delray’s art scene is truly a feast for the eyes!!
Sunrise in Delray Beach
Old School Square Cultural Arts Center and National Historic Site is a nationally recognized historic preservation project and a testament to the role of the arts in downtown revitalization.
It is located on the corner of Atlantic and Swinton Avenues right on downtown Delray. Their mission is to enrich the lives of all people in the community by presenting diverse experiences in visual and performing arts, education, and entertainment.
This Cultural Center wants to know if you are a collector in South Florida. They want to exhibit your “stuff” during STUFF II: The Joy of Collecting from June 1st until September 25th. Please visit http://www.oldschool.org and download the STUFF II Submission Form for information on how to have your collection considered for the exhibit.
During the month of May, in the Ethel Sterling Williams History Learning Center, 111N. Swinton Ave., there will be an exhibit on Samuel Ogren, Sr.
Mr. Samuel Ogren, Sr. was Delray Beach’s first registered architect. The exhibit will feature his drawings. Mr. Ogren worked in Delray from 1925 until 1950 and some of his outstanding designs still exist in the City such as the Sandoway House, Arcade Building, Old School Square’s Gymnasium and High School. The exhibits were created from a collection of architectural drawings donated by the Ogren family to the Historical Society’s archives.
On Thursday, May 20th at 6:30 p.m. there will be a panel discussion on Mr. Ogren at the Ethel Sterling William Learning Center, 111 N. Swinton Ave. Admission is free to the public. Architects Dan Sloan and David Hawke, preservation consultan Bonnie Dearborn, architectural historian and interior designer Donna Sloan and DBHS Archivist Dorothy Patterson will discuss Ogren Designs-Green Themes-What We Can Learn. Need more info.? Please call 561-274-9578.
Friday, May 21st – Every Friday night, the Downtown Delray Beach Gallery District holds a Gallery Walk from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. There are about 18 galleries participating. On Friday nights these galleries open their doors for the walk with wine and cheese served. Friday, the 21st will be the next one. The location is Atlantic Ave. and NE 2nd Ave.
Friday, May 21st – Murder on the Beach is a mystery book and entertainment store located on 273 Pineapple Grove Way (NE 2nd Ave.). Tel. 561-279-7790. Website is www.murderonthebeach.com.
Les Standiford and Lynne Barrett Signing. They will be talking about and signing Delta Blues, a newly published collection of short stories set in the Delta.
Delta Blues – “This collection of short fiction captures both the art of the tale and power of the blues, and is a nod at the human condition that often inspires musicians to write and sing the blues. These stories tell about bad men and bad women who sometimes do good-or sometimes follow their true nature.” from the introduction by Morgan Freeman
Friday, May 21st – The Coolest Outdoor Lounge Party Comes to Delray Beach!! From 6:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. It is called CHILLOUNGE NIGHT. Location: Old School Square, Park Site, between NE 1 Ave. and NE 2nd Ave., one block north of Atlantic Avenue. Entrance is on NE 2nd Ave.
Chillounge Night provides a great night of entertainment and takes an active role in benefiting the community and a local charity. This year’s event will benefit the Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc.
Downtown Delray Beach will transform into a magnificent outdoor lounge. With six truckloads of chic, South Beach style lounge furniture (daybeds), artistically arranged, the party will have the feel of a glamorous mix and mingle for the hip and social crowd…they are licensed to chill!!
Tickets: You may buy them on line by visiting www.chilloungenight.com. $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Limited VIP tickets are $75. This will give you open liquor bar, complimentary food, a nice reusable gift bag by Whole Foods Market and a cigar from the cigar lounge area.
If you are in Delray Beach this week, this is one party you do not want to miss!!
Note: Event will take place, rain or shine. No ticket refunds or exchanges.
Saturday, May 22nd – The Boca Raton Singers present Happy Together. Performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $15 matinee and $20 for the evening performance. Call the Crest Theatre Box Office 561-243-7922, ext. 1. This is the 5th Anniversary Concert. It has something for everyone; Broadway favorites, to a toe-tapping, hand-clapping 60’s medley. For info. on the Boca Raton Singers, please call 6=561-866-1868 or visit www.bocaraonsingers.org. Tickets are available for purchase on line at www.oldschool.org/performances.asp.
Boyton Beach, Florida…Next town north of Delray Beach
Art-Sea Living Boutique Gallery & Studio, located at 1628 South Federal Highway.
Classes, Camps & Upcoming Events – Camp will start very soon. For information please call 561-737-2600.
This is their 4th year of summer art camp. Each year they concentrate on the camps from June through August. A lot of single classes and workshops for Tweens (preteens), Teens and Adults. The descriptions are on their calendar at www.art-sealiving.com. Please look at their Thursday evening classes and events as well. New late hours have been added.
Art-Sea will be open for Paint Your Own Pottery daily as well as shopping and of course, Classes & Art Camp. It will also be a great place to host your next Art Party. To check their Party Menu please go to www.artseapartymenu.com.
The Beach in Delray
“I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.”
Have a great week!!
Note: The pictures were courtesy of my father.
Tags: Activities, Chill Lounge Night, Delray Beach, Events, Florida, South Florida, Things to do at the beach, What to do at the beaches
Hi there!
It looks like Delray is still humming. Beautiful pictures. Keep it coming.
Hope you attend some of those festivities. Thanks for the comments to the blog.