The Adult Shamrock Shake!
Adult Shamrock Shake
Leap Year Fun Facts
It comes once every four years and on any day of the week! What is it?
It’s LEAP YEAR! AKA February 29th.
Leap Year!
So what’s the big deal about LEAP YEAR and why do we have it?
Most people know that leap year comes approximately every four years and that the reason for this extra day is because that most calendars are based on the assumption that there are 365 days in a year when in fact, there are actually 365 ¼ days in a year. (more…)
Artist Steve Tobin in Boca
Steel Roots
The Elaine Baker Gallery in Boca Raton will be hosting two events for artist Steve Tobin. Thursday, March 8th from 6-8pm, a “meet the artist” opening reception event will be held at the Elaine Baker Gallery at Gallery Center. (more…)
Andy Warhol: The Bazaar Years
Andy Warhol
If you are a fan of Andy Warhol and looking for something to do in the next few days, here is a fantastic opportunity. The Society of the Four Arts has a great exhibit of some of his pre-Pop Art illustrations for Harper’s Bazaar Magazine. (more…)
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Flamingo Christmas
Growing up in the midwest during the 80′s has given me a certain level of appreciation for bad fashion. Or maybe it was “high” fashion? No, not me. Really.
What Is Your Favorite Christmas Movie?
The Christmas movie marathons have started.
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Ten Toasts to the Holidays!
In American culture, Thanksgiving Eve is marked as the “biggest party day of the year”.
Happy Thanksgiving!
THE HALLOWEEN ISSUE
It's Haunted...
Did you know: Halloween is the second most celebrated holiday next to Christmas? According to the NRF (National Retail Federation) a scary $7 billion dollars is spent on costumes, candy, party goods and related items for this holiday.
So how will you spend it this year? Dressing up in costume? Trick or treating with the kids? Pumpkin carving? Making toast for the Rocky Horror Picture Show? Or maybe a Spooky driving tour through Palm Beach County?
Let’s see what is in store for you!
HAUNTED HOUSES
FRIGHT NIGHTS AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS (9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach) to confront your demons. You will encounter more than 16,000 square feet of haunted houses — including three themed haunts that will bring to life all the above scenarios — as well as rides, games, food, and prizes. A visit to Fright Nights may be just the treatment you need. On Friday and Saturday, it’s open 6 to midnight. Fright Nights runs October 28 and 29. Tickets cost $10 to $25. Call 561-790-5225, or visit frightnights.net.
KEVRO’S ART BAR – DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH The artist-owned Kevro’s Art Bar in downtown Delray Beach will host its fourth annual 3D Halloween Weekend Haunted House on Oct. 28, 29 and 30. The haunted house will be open 7 pm till 2 am Friday and Saturday nights and from 4 pm till midnight on Sunday. Friday night also features Cotton Club South Live Jam Band; and Saturday night The Fabulous Fleetwoods, South Florida’s longest-running rockin’ blues band. All events are open to those ages 21 and up. You buy a drink, and Kevro provides the 3D experience and 3D glasses.
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN NIGHT For an evening filled with ghostly fun – bring the whole family to enjoy Haunted Halloween Night at DuPuis Management Area on Highway 76 in western Martin County. We offer a safe, family-friendly atmosphere, fun activities, crafts, and candy. The highlights include a hair-raising haunted house and a hayride through the woods for all ages. Learn about creepy critters such as bats, owls, snakes and spiders on the Dark Woods Trail. Boy Scout Troop #832 will sell hot dogs, chips, apple cider and homemade donuts. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume for a night full of tricks and treats! Contact Kim Kanter at (800) 432-2045, ext. 3339, or kkanter@sfwmd.gov for details.23500 SW Kanner Hwy., Canal Point, FL 33438
X-SCREAM HALLOWEEN G-STAR 2030 South Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Now,with our 5th YEAR behind us, we have further honed our skills and will expand the event even more, making us the largest haunted house in America! Also new for 2011 (our sixth season) is the inclusion of even more peripheral additions including roving “scareactor” “Master of Scaremonies”, live music and stage show, food and vendors and our highly successful “no-line” entry system. We also would like to announce the re-introduction of our own cheerleading squad – the G-Star Scream Team or, as we refer to them, the G-Star Cadavers!!! Watch for more on the squad in the coming months! G-Star students are a breed apart and X-Scream Halloween 2011 is just one more way they continue to prove it!
October 28, 29, 30*, 31 Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Children’s Tours – 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Full Scare Haunt – 8:00 p.m. til the last body is dragged out
*Sunday October 30th Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
X-Scream Rock and Roll Monster Revue featuring “The Ladies of X-Scream” 7:45, 8:45 and 9:45 p.m
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FREAKS AND FESTS AND GHOSTS:
Rocky Horror Picture Show
SLOW BURN THEATRE’S return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW closes this Saturday, October 29, after its final show at Midnight.
(Technically, that is October 30th, but if you wait until Sunday to go, you’ll miss it!
Located at the West Boca Performing Arts Theatre.
All Performances will take place at: 12811 West Glades Rd. Boca Raton, Florida 33498 (3.5 Miles West of 441)
On the campus of West Boca High. For tickets visit the home page and click on buy tickets now.
For show times: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/811625
Should you miss it – The Andrews Living Arts Studio production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show plays through to a special Halloween show on October 31st. 23 NW 5th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 530-1879 For more info: http://andrewslivingarts.com/
MOONFEST 2011
MOONFEST 2011
MOONFEST 2011
Takes place on the 200-500 blocks of Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach from 7pm – 2am. Featuring a live performance by Glass Candy and special guests Doorway 27.
Also featuring Million Young, Under every green tree, BROBRAH Nation, Sweet Chariots, Darling Sweets, Dharmata, Luna Rex, Hard Richards, Band in Heaven. $1000 costume contest at midnight! Get your tickets before they sell out for the RIP (VIP) tent with open bar and buffet. www.moonfest.us.
Halloween is a time that conjures up images of ghosts. Thankfully Florida is home to some of the best tours of the spookiest homes, hotels, and cemeteries guaranteed to give you a fright or at least leave you questioning. So if you’re in the mood to do a little “ghostbusting” or maybe have a paranormal experience of your own, try some of these chilling tours
Fort Lauderdale Ghost Tours 600 East Las Olas Blvd.,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954)290-9328
Walk along the historical New River and visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s most haunted landmarks. Some people have captured orbs of light in their pictures as well as experienced other paranormal phenomena during this 2 hour tour.
Your guide, John Carr, is not only the founder of the South East Florida Ghost Research group, he’s also the author of “Haunted Fort Lauderdale. http://www.fortlauderdaleghosttour.com/
The Biltmore Hotel Tours 1200 Anastasia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134
Known for its haunted 13th floor as well as other areas, the historic Biltmore Hotel holds tours and storytelling sessions laced with real-life accounts of the many ghost sightings in the hotel as well as some history. This hotel is famous for sightings of Al Capones’ crony, Thomas “Fats” Walsh, who was murdered there in 1929. According to previous visitors, eerie events are still reported, including the elevators stopping on the locked 13th floor. 305-913 3110 http://www.biltmorehotel.com/
FOR THE LITTLE ZOMBIES
WORTH AVE – 22nd Worth Avenue Halloween Costume Contest &Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue. Saturday, Gucci Courtyard, 256 Worth Ave. Open to infants to 10-year-olds with prizes provided by Avenue merchants for contest winners in three age divisions: 2 and younger, ages 3-6, ages 7-10. Registration at the courtyard entrance opens at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Contest at 10 a.m. Palm Beach police are providing treat bags. Call 655-1996.
Zombie kids
SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS – Four Arts Trick-or-Treating for Children Ages 4 and younger, Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 31st. Storytime and trick-or-treating. Bring a bag to hold treats. Call 655-2776 or visit www.FourArts.org.
HALLOWEEN NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM, South Florida Science Museum, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, 4801 Dreher Trail S., West Palm Beach. Costume party and contest, a spooky science trail, trick-or-treating, smashing pumpkins and a cow eyeball dissection. Call 832-1988 or visit sfsm.org.
Last but not least – don’t forget to enter our PUMPKIN CONTEST! Entry deadline is at midnight on October 31st! http://www.palmbeachhappening.com/contest-ugliest-pumpkin
From PALM BEACH HAPPENING – HAVE A SAFE AND SPOOKY HALLOWEEN!
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Best Selling Indie Author- Yvonne Mason
With Halloween just around the corner, it seems only appropriate that best selling Indie author, Yvonne Mason, should release another one of her incredible true crime stories.
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