February 25th, 2012
Good Morning Delray. Cloudy or sunny in South Florida? Does not matter because the following events and activities can be enjoyed in most any kind of weather.
If you are awake, grab your cup of coffee and head out to downtown Delray Beach. On Atlantic Avenue you will find this morning from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. the Delray Beach GreenMarket. This Market is part of the Community Redevelopment Agency. The resurgence of farmers markets offering homegrown produce, baked goods, flowers, and even music is a great way to start the morning. The GreenMarket is right on this Village by the Sea, south of Atlantic on SE 4th Ave. Can’t miss it. Easy parking at this time of the morning.
After strolling the GreenMarket go east on Atlantic and stop just short of the Intracoastal Bridge, at Veterans Park. There, you will find Artists in the Park, presented by the Delray Art League. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Artists in the Park has been in the community for 47 years. It is South Florida’s longest running outdoor fine art show and sale. There is plenty of parking available.
And, since you are there, already, and probably exhausted of walking, strolling and shopping, then you might as well take a couple of hours and cruise on Lady Atlantic and Lady Delray; Delray Yatch Cruises. It is an intracoastal cruise, north or south of it. For schedule, information, prices and specialty cruises, please visit www.delraybeachcruises.com. Tel. 561-243-0686. I have taken the cruise and it was a relaxing way to spend a few hours; beautiful scenery.
Now that you are relaxed after your cruise, get back in the car and go west on Atlantic Ave. A visit to the Cornell Museum would be a nice thing to do while in Delray Beach. The Museum is located at 51 N. Swinton Ave. It is in the restored 1913 Delray Beach Elementary Building, and, connected to the Crest Theatre building.
The Cornell Museum of Art and American Culture is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays from 1 until 4:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Check out the website http://www.oldschoolsquare.org.
Granted, this week-end might be a little crowded near the Cornell Museum and that area of Atlantic Ave. That’s because the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) are being held at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-243-7360. Two websites to check if you are a tennis aficionado. One for schedule is http://www.yellowtennisball.com/online2/schedule.html. The other? For special events and offers. http://www.yellowtennisball.com/online2/special-events-a-offers.html.
And, if all that fails, well……lunch and mojitos from Cabana will keep you very relaxed….
Have a good one!!!
January 14th, 2012
As I see the temperatures dip into the low 20s I wonder what’s going on in that Village by the Sea on this Holiday Week-End. You can do as much or as little as you want. If you are visiting Delray Beach the following is on the schedule.
Out & about in Delray? Pick up the edition of the new local newspaper, The Pineapple. It is a free, monthly publication informing visitors and residents what’s going on in The Village by the Sea. The Pineapple is the perfect name; besides being a crop so long ago grown in town, it is also a symbol of hospitality.
Saturday, 1/14 – The best way to start your Saturday morning is to visit the Delray GreenMarket. It is located at SE 4th Ave., right in downtown Delray. It starts at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. From 12 to 2 p.m. you will enjoy live music as you browse through the Market; from baked goods to seafood to flowers. Lori Nolan is the GreenMarket Manager. Her tel. is 561-276-7511.
Saturday, 1/14 and Sunday, 1/15 – From the GreenMarket you can take a short walk east to Veteran’s Park on Atlantic Ave. and the Intracoastal where you will find local artists exhibiting from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. This is a sponsored event by the Delray Beach Art League. Same time on Sunday. Artists in the Park is South Florida’s longest running outdoor fine art show and sale.
Saturday, 1/14 – Historic Tour of Delray Beach “Ride & Remember”. This is a 2 hour bus tour focusing on Delray’s 5 historic districts. You will be able to get off the bus for a closer look at 3 of the historical sites. It departs at 10 a.m. from the Delray Beach Parking Garage on NE 1st Street and NE 1st Ave. $15/person Note: Tours are offered the 2nd Saturday of each month from Sept. until May.
Saturday, 1/14 – Sidewalk Saturday in Pineapple Park – NE 2nd Ave. from Atlantic Avenue to 4th St. From 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. enjoy great shopping, art and fashion. Over 20 shops open their doors showcasing special offers and trunk shows. For more info., please call 561-827-2075.
Saturday, 1/14 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, 1/15 at 2 p.m. – The Two and Only!! It is the Tony Award Winner for Best Special Theatrical Event. Jay Johnson is best known for playing the hilariously schizophrenic roles of Chuck and Bob on the classic t.v. comedy “Soap”. At the Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. You can buy tickets online. Please call 561-243-7922.
Sunday, 1/15 – Sunday Musical Matinee Series is presented by the Delray Beach Public Library at 100 West Atlantic Ave. They will be held at the Library Auditorium and the doors will be opening at 1:30 p.m. The musical will start at 2 p.m.
The Musical Program #1 will be presenting award winning duo Davis & Dow. This duo tackles jazz and pop standards with a daring and playful style. Julie Davies is a balladeer and Kelly Dow is a world class guitarist. $15/person. You can purchase tickets at the Circulation Desk. Call 561-266-0194. You can also buy tickets online.
Live Entertaining at Johnny Browns – 301 East Atlantic Ave
Saturday, 1/14 from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m the performers will be Steel Pony. Steel Pony’s show is never the same; “is like having a hurricane drop by unexpectedly”.
Sunday, 1/15 is Rocking Sunday!! – Reggae and classic rock with Diversity from 8 p.m. until Midnight.
Have a great week-end!!
November 12th, 2011
One of the attractions in Delray Beach on a Saturday mornings is the Delray Beach GreenMarket. This GreenMarket is part of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). It is held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The location is right in the heart of this Village by the Sea, just south of Atlantic Ave. on SE 4th Ave.
The Manager is Lori Nolan and she can be contacted at 561-276-7511 if you have any questions.
   
It is so nice to stroll through the vendors. Their produce was amazing; the colors and sizes were unreal. Food and music are part of it all.
 
I had never seen eggplants as big as these ones. They said they were Sicilian Eggplants; mild and creamy to sweet and bitter.
On a sunny day like today with low humidity it was the perfect way to start the day.
This little dog was there enjoying herself, just like everyone else.
The Delray Art League’s purpose is “to advance the public interest in the visual arts and to promote the development of excellence in visual arts in the South Palm Beach area”. The Delray Art League is the sponsor of Artists in the Park. Just look for the white tents right on Veteran’s Park by the Intracoastal.
It is the longest running outdoor fine art show in South Florida. Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
The Art League’s website is www.delrayartleague.org. On Facebook you can find both, Artists in the Park and Delray Art League.
Talk to you later…have a good one!!
April 21st, 2011
If you are visiting the Delray Beach area on Easter Week-End these 2 events will be worth it. They will put a smile on your face. It promises to be such a fun day.
The 19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Delray Beach
When? Saturday, 4/23 at 8:00 a.m. It is a free event.
Location? Seacrest Soccer Complex, 2505 N. Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach
8:00 a.m. Visit with the Easter Bunny
8:30 a.m. The hunt starts promptly.
Children 1 to 8 years of age are all invited to bring their Easter baskets and help Delray Beach Parks and Recreation hunt for over 10,000 eggs filled with candy and surprises.
More info? Call Danielle Beardsley at 561-243-7277 or e-mail her at beardsley@mydelraybeach.com.
I am a pet lover and this event is histerical. It is the 10th Annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade on Saturday, 4/23.
Hosted by the Delray GreenMarket.
Registration 9:00 a.m. on the front lawn of Old School Square, 51 North Swinton.
Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
Best dressed animals and their owners will strut their stuff in the parade down Atlantic Avenue from the front lawn of the Cornell Museum to the GreenMarket on SE 4th Ave.
If you want to see who wins, please stay because the judging will be for the Most Traditional, Most Original, Funniest, Most Frou-Frou, Most Tropical, and Owner-Pet Look-alike.
Entry? $2 It is for a good cause; all proceeds go to the Animal Rescue Force.
Afterwards, stay and shop with the vendors of the Delray GreenMarket and enjoy live entertainment. If you need more info., please call Lori Nolan at 561-276-7511.
Have a great time!!! Talk to you later….
April 8th, 2011
I got some information regarding the celebration of Earth Month by the City of Delray Beach. Delray is inviting the community to participate in “green-themed” activities and events throughout the month of April.
Earth Day on the Avenue will be hosted by the City of Delray Beach. It will take place on Saturday, April 9th. There will be so many things for kids to do throughout the day. All ages will have fun. Guess what? An all day free, family friendly event. And, here is a little teaser.
Saturday, 4/9 – The Great American Beach Cleanup. Sponsored by the Sandoway House Nature Center. 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., at the City’s Municipal Beach.
Delray’s beach is one of its primary assets. It is a wide and unobstructed beach. The water is warm and clear.
Volunteers are requested to participate in the nation’s largest community improvement program to collect trash and debris in an effort to promote a cleaner and safer City beach. Supplies will be provided and community service hours will be awarded.
Volunteer registration will be held at the Sandoway Park, located next to the Nature Center, at 142 South Ocean Blvd. at 7:00 a.m. More info?, please call Patrick Morehouse, Site Manager at 561-274-7263.
Also please note that the Sandoway Nature Center has Shark Feeding from Tuesdays to Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Their website is www.sandowayhouse.org.
Saturday, 4/9 – Petting Zoo at the Delray Green Market from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Families will be able to visit with farm animals and learn about their roles in the environment. The Delray Green Market is located at SE 4th Avenue just south of Atlantic Ave. This market has also introduced a recycling program. Form more info., please contact Lori Nolan at 561-276-7511.
The Delray Green Market is one of my favorites when visiting Delray. Baked goods, flowers, music; just strolling early in the morning is very relaxing. If you decide to go, pick up their cookbook. It has very good, easy recipes by locals.
Saturday, 4/9 – Earth Day on The Avenue will continue at Old School Square Park, located on Atlantic Ave. It is east of the Old School Square Cultural Arts Center. It will begin at 9:00 a.m.
It will be a kid friendly event and will include Planting with the Mayor, Environmental Storytelling & Music, Buttons the Clown Goes Green, Marine & Land Animal Encounter & Awareness. Recycled Art Projects & Activities, Alternative & Eco-Friendly Transportation Rides, Water Resources Preservation, Grow & Go – Take Home a Sunflower, Locally Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Refreshments, Prizes and Giveaways. You might not need more info., but if you do then call Jennifer Buce at 561-243-7138.
You know that Delray Beach is known for its trendy boutiques, unique shops and gourmet restaurants and cafes. During Shopping on the Avenue, beginning on Saturday, you will receive a reusable tote bag with purchase at participating Downtown Delray Beach stores. Please note that it is while supplies last. More info? Please contact the Downtown Development Authority at 561-243-1077.
Sunday, 4/10 – Yoga with Live Music at The Colony Hotel, located at 525 E. Atlantic Ave. It is $20. Visit www.yogafox.com or call them at 561-703-1236 if you wish to get more information on any of their classes.
Tuesday, 4/12 – At the Old School Square Outdoor Entertainment Pavilion, you will find the Falconaires United States Air Force Academy Band. Time? 8:30 p.m. Bring the family, blankets, friends and chairs. It will be a concert for the entire family.
The Falconiers is one of the 2 premier jazz ensembles of the Air Force. They bring the sounds of the Big Band Jazz; cultivating our national heritage through its indigenous music genre, jazz.
The Pavilion is located on 51 N. Swinton. More info? Please visit www.oldschool.org.
Boyton Beach, Florida
The town of Boyton Beach is located north of Delray; just a few miles. I just got an e-mail from Art-Sea Living Gallery and Studio. This shop is located at 1628 South Federal Hwy. Tel. 561-733-2600. Website? www.art-sealiving.com. The store opened in 2003 and for the past few years they have been at this new location. I have not been at this location but I understand that it is so much bigger and she has expanded all her programs.
Today, Friday, 4/8 and Saturday 4/9 it will be her last Trunk Show of the season. On Friday it will be from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. There will be a Meet & Greet with wine and yummy treats. On Saturday, it will be an all day show, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. In the morning you can enjoy coffee and donuts and in the p.m., wine and treats.
The store will have artistic handmade creations. Artists will have show specials. You wil also find handpainted gourds and painted emu eggs. You can enter a raffle, as well.
For more information on the whole store, classes, and camps please visit the above mentioned website.
And if you happened to be in the Palm Beach area you can check Barrett-Jackson auction events which is there through Saturday. For the schedule, please visit www.barrett-jackson.com/events/palmbeach/schedule. You might even see one like this; but I have a feeling you won’t. A Bugatti? Who knows?
Have a great week-end…..talk to you later……
March 18th, 2011
Just like every Saturday in Delray Beach, you will find a lot of people congregated at SE 4th Avenue in Delray. That is where the Delray GreenMarket holds court from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Last Saturday I was lucky enough to experience the GreenMarket on a gorgeous day. It was also the day to celebrate in Delray St. Patty’s Day.
The music emanating from that street was great. Blues; The Cats were playing. Later on Heidi also played with The Cats. A CD was for sale and I bought it. It is really good.
Lots of people in attendance; some already with full bags in hand.
 
The guacamole looked delicious. It was Anita’s Guacamole. I had not seen them before; I am not sure how long they have been part of the GreenMarket.
I met Lori Nolan and she is the GreenMarket Manager. She showed me around a bit. She is one busy lady. Then she pointed to JC’s Daily Bread. His moto? “A Taste of Heaven Without The Wait”. Jon-Claude Stevens is the Chief Baker. The website is www.jcsdailybread.com.
I bought some of JC’s Jalapeno bread and it definitely had a bite. It was very good and I served it with chicken salad and beer. That’s right!!
I got one of the cookbooks of the favorite recipes of the Delray GreenMarket. It is called Tastes of the Season and it is for sale at the GreenMarket or you can also purchased it on line. Visit www.delraycra.org. In it you will find recipes like Southern Fried Chickpeas, Shrimp Cakes, Sweet Onion Casserole, Caribbean Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa and so much more.
Anyway, here are a few pictures from last Saturday’s GreenMarket. Hope you are there and have the opportunity to check it out this Saturday.
Have a great week-end!! And, talk to you later….
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