Don’t Miss What’s Happening in PBC

“Much Ado About Nothin” is just one of the many things going on in Palm Beach County this weekend and it’s hardly “Nothin”!  Enjoy some Shakespeare in Delray, a gala in West Palm Beach and a Race for the Taste in Boca Raton……and if you are looking for the Summer Thyme Green Market in WPB, it has a new day and time.

Much Ado About Nothing

 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHIN - Bring a blanket, picnic dinner and a bottle of your favorite cool beverage to the Old School School Square  Cultural Arts Center Entertainment Pavillion in downtown Delray Beach.  This Friday and Saturday, May 18th at 8pm.  Enjoy this fast-paced approach using a cast of only SIX actors to play more than 15 roles!You will want to get there early to gain a good spot and please no pets….they probably wouldn’t understand Shakespeare anyway!

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Zimmerman Advertising’s Race for the Taste

Race for the Taste

On your mark, get set, go… catch the action as 500+ cycling racers from across the state of Florida will go head-to-head at speeds in excess of 40+ mph on a Mizner Park racecourse for the state title at the Zimmerman Advertising’s Race for the Taste. Watch for the victor of what is described as NASCAR on two wheels. In addition to the cycling component, restaurants and shops at Mizner Park and Downtown Boca Raton will have race specials for all spectators. The event is FREE. For more information go to zimmermanstatecrit.com. ____________________________________________________________________________________

Summer Thyme GreenMarket on the West Palm Beach Waterfront

Summer Thyme Green Market

West Palm Beach’s Waterfront GreenMarket will will host its first and highly anticipated “Summer Thyme” season from May 23- Sept. 19, 2012. The GreenMarket will be “Fresh on Wednesday” evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. so guests can beat the heat while shopping during the summer months. Visitors can browse more than 60 vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery and confectionary items, flowers, orchids, plants and trees and gourmet foods. Enjoy free entertainment and activities each week. ____________________________________________________________________________________

A Taste of West Palm Beach Annual Gala at the Waterfront on Saturday

Waterfront West Palm Beach!

If you are looking for a plan for Saturday night, start your evening at the Annual West Palm 100 A Taste of West Palm Gala which will be held at the Lakeside Pavilion.
Get a taste of the West Palm Beach flavor fromEnjoy the Lake Pavilion and our beautiful new waterfront while dining on food and cocktails from local venues. such as World of Beer, Pistache, Don Ramon’s, Luigi’s, Gratify, Malakor, Bahama Mama to name a few. Relax on comfy creations by Design Within Reach and enjoy a smooth cocktail made with Blue Feather Vodka.
West Palm Beach 100 is a local non-profit philanthropic organization for local professionals who love to give back to the community.  Through grants, service projects, and monthly “happy hours for a cause”, this organization is one that just can’t be overlooked.  This is sure to be a great time for all who attend.  The money raised will benefit local organizations in need.
Ticket prices will be $95 and $125 day of the event

And for more of what’s happening this weekend and more,

check the PALM BEACH HAPPENING calendar! 

Here’s What’s Happening PBC

Here we are.  It’s the month of MAY already and 2012 is zooming by!  (And what a busy month it will be!)

Here are some events you won’t want to miss…

SUN FEST 2012

If you haven’t heard, SUN FEST 2012 is already underway and rocking the waterfront in West Palm Beach. SUN FESTwill be going on thru Sunday, May 6th, so there is still time to get a ticket and check out the art, eats and music!   

Palm Beach Happening 2012

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It’s CINCO de MAYO!

An historic date celebrated nationwide  as a celebration of Mexican pride and heritage. A commemoration to the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War.  And so we celebrate!   

Cinco de Mayo!

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AND don’t forget your MOTHER!

MOTHER’S DAY is MAY 13th

 

Palm Beach County has a plethora of great restaurants to choose from but we have picked a few of our favorites below.  You can also find them on “Open Table”.  Be sure to make reservations now for a nice brunch or dinner with MOM!

 The Atlantic Grille – The Seagate Hotel & Spa

 Address:  1000 E. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Cuisine:  American
Price: $30 and under
On Mother’s Day, May 13, moms will receive a complimentary mimosa or glass of champagne and a special gift from the Seagate Spa.

Bimini Twist

Address:  8480 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Cuisine:  Seafood

Price: $30 and under

Café Auribeau

Address:  209 SE 1st Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Cuisine:  French

Price: $30 and under

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we are offering a Special Prix Fixe 3 course Brunch for $29.00 per person. Two seatings available for 12:00pm and 2:00pm.          
City Oyster & Sushi Bar

 Address:  213 East Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Cuisine:  Seafood
Price: $30 and under
Mother’s get Complimentary Unlimitted Mimosa’s during Brunch. Kids 10 & Under eat Free All Day! Dinner Specials : Seafood Salad $14, Veal St. Tropez $32, Shrimp & Bucatini $26
III Forks Palm Beach Gardens

 Address:  4645 PGA Blvd. ,Building M, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Cuisine:  Steak
Price: $31 to $50
Join us Mother’s Day from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm for a special 3 course Pre-Fixe menu at $44.95 Adults, $15.95 Children. Also serving our regular menu.
Prime – Delray Beach

 Address:  110 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Cuisine:  Steakhouse
Price: $31 to $50
Treat mom to a decadent buffet brunch at PRIME from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or join us in PRIME’s stylish atmosphere for a memorable dinner. 
The Restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

 Address:  2800 South Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Cuisine:  Seafood
Price: $31 to $50
Enjoy street food themes with multiple action stations featuring Florida seafood, made to order omelettes, and carved Beef Tenderloin $100 for adults, $35 for kids.
SoLita – Delray Beach

 Address:  25 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Cuisine:  Italian
Price: $31 to $50
Enjoy a special dinner from our family to yours! Complementy Glass of Champagne for all the mom’s enjoying Mothers Day dinner at SoLita. 
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and a Preview of Summer Events…starting with Sushi & Stroll at the Morikami Museum

Summer at the Morikami Museum

Summer nights in South Florida are something special, especially when they are augmented with taiko drums and a cultural backdrop that can’t be beat! Add a cold drink, a breathtaking sunset and a walking path through a tranquil garden, and you’ve got Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks!
Enjoy Sushi & Stroll all summer long on May 11, June 8, July 13, August 24, and September 14, 2012

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Bicycle Awareness

Ride Free, Ride Safe

It was just a few weeks ago when a 28 year old man in his Honda Accord killed a 61 year old cyclist as he was driving North on A1A.  The cyclist was in the bike lane and the driver crossed over into the bike lane knocking the  cyclist across the front of his car and landing hard on the pavement.   (more…)

Three Date Night Ideas for PBC

The same old spot

If dinner and a movie have become the ritual of  your dating activities, you might want to consider switching it up once in awhile. 

Take the “hum-drum” out of going to the same old spot.  If you are on a budget, don’t worry.  You won’t have to break the bank to have a great time.  There are plenty of places in Palm Beach County for you to try!  Here are three ideas for you to consider:  (more…)

SUN FEST 2012

For thirty years, SUN FEST has been Florida’s largest waterfront music and art festival.  The ritual that started in 1982, has been held annually in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida during the first week of May (May 2nd – 6th).  Attracting over 270,000 people SUN FEST has a 5K Run to kick off the fun, and a lineup of musical guests and artists that will not disappoint!

PALM BEACH COUNTY’S ONLY 5K THAT INCLUDES ACCESS TO

THE BIGGEST POST RACE PARTY

Run your way into Sunfest 2012 and kick off Florida’s largest music festival weekend.

Be sure to purchase your Early Bird passes until April 28th.  

With a music lineup like this, you will definitely want to have a ticket!

A Rocket To The Moon
All American Rejects
Cielo
Coheed & Cambria
Common Ground
Connor Christian & Southern Gothic
Counting Crows
Creed
Cris Cab
Cypress
D.V.N.O.
Eve to Adam
Foreigner
Girl Talk
Grahams Number
Herbie Hancock
Jessie Baylin
Joan Jett & The Blackheart
LP
Matisyahu
Mean Creek
Michael Franti & Spearhead
NEEDTOBREATHE
Oval Red
Passion Pit
Paul Rodgers
Pitbull
Qwote
Ratham Stone
Remove Before Flight
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Shootout Winner
Simplified
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds
Snoop Dogg
Sound Express
Stop The Presses
Taylor Road
The Deep Dark Woods
The Fab Four
The Fray
The Marshall Tucker Band
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Outlaws
The Rosco Martinez Band
Third Eye Blind
Tribute to Journey Odyssey Road
Urban Gypsy
We Are One
Wiz Khalifa
Young Man Pit

See the site for ALL OF THE DETAILS!

 http://sunfest.com/

Palm Beach Paint Dancing

Paint Dancing!

If you like to paint and listen to some good tunes, you will love Paint Dancing!  It’s called Paint Dancing because you can express yourself in two different mediums (Painting and Dancing) at the same time…NOW THAT’S SOME TALENT!

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Baseball, Your Pooch and YOU!

The Dog Days of Summer are back, and once again you can bring your pet out to the game

for a night geared especially towards man’s best friend. On the second Saturday game of every

month during the minor league season, Roger Dean Stadium goes to the dogs! (more…)

Refresh your Resolutions

It’s hard to believe that the end of the  first quarter of 2012 is almost near.  How have those New Year’s fitness resolutions worked out for you so far?  Or did you forget about them after week three?

Get moving!

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Put These on Your Calendar

The weekend is upon us once again and there is a lot happening in Palm Beach County!

Starting Thursday at noon, the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat  Show will begin.  This will be going on through Sunday so if you are planning to go to Clematis by Night or the famous Green Market, they will resume next week.  Same place.  Same times.  For this weekend, enjoy the scenery along the waterfront and check out the magnificent yachts, power boats and the latest marine accessories!

Show hours are Thursday noon to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is $14 at the gate, $12 online for adults; $5 atgate and $3 online for kids ages 6-15; and kids 5 and under free.  For more information, call 954-764-7642 or 800-940-7642, or visit ShowManagement.com.  Be sure to get your free App too!

Free Mobile App

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Boca Bacchanal - 10 YEARS of Celebrating wine & food

BOCA BACCHANAL – 2ND ANNUAL IRON CHEF COMPETITION

Join us for the 2nd Annual Boca Bacchanal Iron Chef Competition! Teams will compete in a hands-on experience which includes table setting and centerpiece design, cooking a four-course dinner, wine tasting and awards program. Call your friends and build a team for a fun, competitive and delicious night out!

Date:
 Friday, February 10, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Boca Raton Resort & Club
Tickets: $150

THE WEEKEND

BOCA BACCHANAL – VINTNER DINNERS

Celebrated chefs will pair with prized vintners to create memorable dining experiences in private residences.

Date: Friday, March 23, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Private Residences
Tickets: $300

BOCA BACCHANAL – BACCHUS BASH

BASH – a thoroughly enjoyable lively party.
BACCHUS – Roman god of wine and revelry.
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Boca Bacchanal at the Bacchus Bash!

Sip, dine and bid at this extravaganza of sensational food and wine created with the encore participation of the Vintner Dinner Chefs and Vintners. Join us for a reception featuring signature dishes in a by-the-bite fashion and a multi-course feast prepared by Boca Raton Resort & Club Executive Chef Andrew Roenbeck, silent and live auctions offering fabulous wine, travel, cuisine and lifestyle lots up for bid, dancing and revelry.

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Boca Raton Resort & Club
Tickets: $250

BOCA BACCHANAL – THE GRAND TASTING

Sip, savor and stroll your way through this alfresco luncheon revelry on the tented green. Enjoy delicious by-the-bite specialties from 30 top local restaurants, an exceptional presentation of 140 featured wines, and experience the herbs, produce, specialty oils and foods in “The Marketplace.”

Date: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Time: 12 noon – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mizner Park Amphitheatre, Boca Raton
Tickets: $85 in advance and $100 at the gate*
WILL CALL OPENS AT 11:00 A.M. 

*Any person of any age must purchase a ticket to enter the event. Wine will not be served to persons under 21 years of age, strollers discouraged, pets are not allowed. The Grand Tasting tickets are non-refundable.

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South Florida Music Fest

The South Florida Music Fest is an outdoor weekend festival of traditional bluegrass & country, folk, roots, & newgrass music on March 23 and 24, 2012, held at the beautiful amphitheater in Abacoa Town Center, right by Scripps Research Institute and Roger Dean Stadium. 

 

Check out this music LINE UP!

Friday March 23, 2012

1:00p.m. The Ashley Gang
2:00p.m. Stone Family Band
3:00p.m. Mountain Therapy
4:00p.m. Rodney Dillard
5:00p.m. Marty Raybon
6:00p.m. Mountain Therapy
7:00p.m. Donna Ulisse
8:00p.m. Marty Raybon
9:00p.m. Rodney Dillard

Saturday March 24, 2012

11:00a.m. Mountain Therapy
12:00p.m. Up the Creek
1:00p.m. Rockin’ Acoustic Circus
2:00p.m. Monroeville
3:00p.m. Up the Creek
4:00p.m. Donna Ulisse
5:00p.m. Marty Raybon
6:00p.m. Rockin’ Acoustic Circus
7:00p.m Monroeville
8:00p.m. Donna Ullise
9:00p.m. Marty Raybon

Emcee: Mr. Evan Carl
Sound: Mr. Charlie Basford & Mr. Jerry Williamson

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AND maybe a little BASEBALL!

MiAMI Marlins

Miami Marlins vs.St. Louis Cardinals  Friday, March 23, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Roger Dean Stadium  Jupiter, Florida View Tickets

 Miami Marlins vs.Boston Red Sox  Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Roger Dean Stadium  Jupiter, Florida View Tickets

                                                                 St. Louis Cardinals vs.Minnesota Twins  Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 1:05 PM
                                                            Roger Dean Stadium  Jupiter, Florida  View Tickets

2011 WORLD Champs!

 

 

The Adult Shamrock Shake!

The original Shamrock Shake was introduced to the US back in 1970 and has become a popular beverage for the month of March at McDonald’s and a marking of Spring in pop culture.

Adult Shamrock Shake

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