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DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—The DelrayGreenMarket will host its 11th Annual EasterBonnet Pet Parade on Saturday, April 7, 2012.Registration will begin at 9:00 am on the frontlawn of Old School Square, 51 N. SwintonAvenue. A suggested donation of $2 per regis-tered pet will be collected to benefit theAnimal Rescue Force. The parade will beginat 10:00 am and the event is free to watch!

All types of domestic pets are invited toparticipate in the parade. Most contestantsare dogs, but previous years have seen cats,goats, and birds strut their stuff, too! Localcelebrity judges donning top hats and caneswill lead the sidewalk procession east alongAtlantic Avenue to the GreenMarket, on SE4th Avenue. Judging and prizes will be award-ed for six bonnet categories: Most Original,Traditional, Funniest, Most Tropical, MostFrou-Frou and Owner/Pet Look-A-Like.

Parade your pet or come as a spectator,then stay to shop with the GreenMarket ven-

dors and enjoy the live entertainment. It’s agreat event that’s fun for the entire family.For more information, contact DelrayGreenMarket Manager Lori Nolan at (561)276-7511 or [email protected].

11th Annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade

Crowd-pleasing art fairturns 50 April 13-15

When the crowds gather on AtlanticAvenue this month for the annualDelray Affair, they’ll be helping to

celebrate a very special golden anniversary. It’s been 50 years since the Delray Affair

was launched by a group of community lead-ers hoping to revive the beauty and excite-ment of the city’s Gladioli Festival.

"It was an exposition that attracted flowerbuyers from all over the country," said RoySimon, a Delray Beach native and formerChamber of Commerce member that hasbeen a volunteer since it was the GladioliFestival. He helped the festival evolve intowhat it is today.

Due to development and a transitionfrom flower farming to vegetable farming,The Delray Gladioli Festival died out andtransitioned into the small Agricultural Expo.Simon envisioned more for the Expo and wasinspired to add art by the Winter Park ArtFestival. Wanting to improve upon the festi-val and increase profit for the community,Simon helped gather local community lead-ers for an organizational meeting. It was atthis first meeting in 1962 that the committee

and their chair, John Bordeman, chose "TheDelray Affair" as the name of the festival thatwould now include arts and crafts in additionto agricultural goods. The affair was devel-oped to extend the snowbird season by oneweek so that city merchants could make somemore money during the slow season.

Since then, the Delray Affair has blos-somed into the most popular arts and craftsfestival in Palm Beach County, growingfrom 24 exhibitors in 1962 to more than700 exhibitors and 300,000 attendees today.It is held on the weekend after Easter inorder to extend the tourist season and cre-ate an incentive for seasonal residents tostay a little longer.

Admission is free. The festival is heldon Atlantic Avenue, which becomes onebig pedestrian mall, from the DelrayBeach Tennis Center west of SwintonAvenue east to the Intracoastal waterway.Here are the details:

DATES/TIMESFriday, April 13, 2012 (10 am - 6 pm)Saturday, April 14, 2012 (10 am - 6 pm)Sunday, April 15, 2012 (10 am - 5 pm)

For more details on entertainment, parking,tickets and a special tribute please see page 15.

DELRAY AFFAIR CELEBRATESIT’S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

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WHEN: Saturday, April 21st, 4pm - 8pmWHERE: Old School Square Entertainment Pavilion & Park • 51 N. Swinton Ave.HERE’S WHAT’S ON TAP!Beer tasting with 50 Craft Beers • Live music Food Trucks offering some of South Florida’s best gourmet street cuisine VIP Area with complimentary food, beer, wine, signature cocktails and other perks — All VIP ticketholders are invited to the After Party at Park Tavern (8 pm until… located across the street atWorthing Park), where your first craft beer will be just $3! • Cash bar Tickets will be limited! • Advance tickets $30 (reg) $75 (VIP) This is a 21 and over event. • For more information: 561.243.7922, ext. 1

by Rigel Herman The Pineapple Staff Writer

One year ago this April, Arts Garageopened its doors to South Florida audiences asa venue for multi-cultural and multidisciplinarymusical performance, visual arts exhibition andeducational programs. To celebrate, ArtsGarage will host a “Garage Gala Gig” on April28th at 7pm, presented by Arts Garage Guild.The fete will feature two-time Latin Grammynominee jazz saxophonist, Ed Calle, cabaretperformances of selections from favoriteBroadway and film musicals by The GarageGirls, and live creation of paintings and sculp-ture. There will be additional surprise guestappearances by beloved Arts Garage artists, a

silent auction and delicious, distinctive foodprovided by Breathe Ultra Lounge, which ishelping to sponsor the event.

Arts Garage doors opened to the public inApril of 2011 with the Jazz Jubilee series.“Since April is national Jazz AppreciationMonth, it was an ideal time to launch ArtsGarage with a jazz series,” said Alyona Ushe,Executive Director of Arts Garage. “Our visionhas always been to present exceptionally giftedtalent and we were gratified to inaugurate ourintimate venue with such legendary musiciansas Melton Mustafa, and four time GrammyAward winner Federico Britos and Jesse Jones,Jr.” Initially presented in partnership withJazzonian Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicat-ed to Jazz heritage, the continued on p. 8

BEERFEST GOES “OLD SCHOOL”Craft beers, live music, gourmet food trucks

Arts Garage: One year laterDelray Beach’s multi-disciplinary cultural hubhosts Garage Gala Gig to celebrate anniversary

Melton Mustafa performs at The Arts Garage

Katie Spitaletto of Blue Pelican and Hickety Pickety adds to an eclectic mix of booths at Delray Affair

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Delray Beach, FL – The Sandoway HouseNature Center, Delray Beach’s only naturecenter, is once again hosting its annual gala –but with a change in theme for the first timein 10 years to “The Earth Day Gala.” The galais set for Saturday, April 14 at The OceanClub in Ocean Ridge.

“We moved the gala to April to celebrateEarth Day, which more closely matches theCenter’s mission of preserving and educat-ing our community on the coastal habitat,”said Carolyn Patton, gala co-chair. “We willcontinue all of our traditional favorites suchas the New England lobster bake, extrava-gant silent auction and of course our trade-mark ‘Dancing with the Sandoway Stars’competition while putting more focus onnature preservation.”

The gala will also feature live music byThe Valerie Tyson Band and lots of dancingunder the stars, outside oceanside.

The gala is co-chaired by Terri Neil andCarolyn Patton and is presented by TheFriends of the Sandoway House. All proceedsbenefit the Sandoway House Nature Center.

Tickets are $175 per person prior toMarch 31 and $200 after April 1. To makereservations contact the Sandway HosueNature Center at 561-274-7263.

The Sandoway House Nature Center islocated in a historic 1936 beachfront home inDelray Beach. It’s on the National Register ofHistoric Places and is preserved as a uniqueNature Center, home to native plants, liveanimals, and a world-class shell collection.The Center offers a glimpse into SouthFlorida's fragile marine and freshwater envi-ronments through educational exhibits andprograms. Sandoway House is located at 142S. Ocean Blvd. in Delray Beach. For moreinformation visit www.sandowayhouse.org orcall 561.274.7263.

Earth Day Gala Set at Sandoway House

The City of Delray Beach Parks &Recreation Department invites all childrenbetween the ages of 1 and 8 to come out onSaturday, April 7th and hunt for over 10,000eggs at the Seacrest Soccer Complex, 2505North Seacrest Boulevard. Admission to partic-ipate is free.

The City's 20th Annual Egg Hunt eventbegins at 8:00 am with photos with the Bunny.The hunt will then start at exactly 8:30 am; allparticipating children will be divided into fourage divisions. Don't forget to bring your basketand camera!

Sponsors for the Egg Hunt include the Cityof Delray Beach Parks and RecreationDepartment, Delray Citizens for DelrayPolice/Kids and Cops and the DelrayFirefighter Benevolent Fund. Additional sur-prises will be hidden in "special eggs" and areprovided by Barrel O Monkeys, Schoolhouse

Children's Museum, Putt'n Around Delray andDuffy's Sports Grill.

For more information on the City's 20thAnnual Egg Hunt, please contact DanielleBeardsley at (561) 243-7277 or by E-mail [email protected].

Delray Beach 20th Annual Egg Hunt10,000 Eggs to be hidden at Seacrest Soccer Complex

Delray Beach Public Libraryseeking personal stories forlaunch of Centennial Celebration

DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Delray BeachPublic Library is launching a Call forSubmissions from the public to share their per-sonal stories about the Library, as it begins tolaunch the official celebration of it’s Centennial,which officially begins in April 2013.

“We have heard from many residents ofDelray and the surrounding area who havewonderful stories about their experienceshere,” said Alan Kornblau, Library Director.“We think it’s important from a historical per-spective and interesting on a personal level toshare these unique stories.”

The Library will accept submissions viaemail to [email protected]; oronline at www.delraylibrary.org. For addition-al information, please contact 855-525-2899.Select submissions will be filmed for a videoloop that will be shown at the Library’sCentennial Gala on April 11, 2013. Deadlinefor submissions is August 31, 2012.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONSMovie Night at CatherineStrong Splash ParkThe City of Delray Beach Parks andRecreation Department invites children andadults to bring their swim suits, blankets andchairs to "Family Movie Night in the Park," atCatherine Strong Splash Park, located at 1500SW 6th Street. The free outdoor event wasfirst held on March 24th near the splash pad.

Family Movie Night in the Park is a fun-filled evening for the entire family andincludes movies that are rated PG.Admission is free. Food and refreshments aresold at the event.

Future Movie Nights will be held from6:00 pm until 9:30 pm on the following dates:

• April 21, 2012• May 19, 2012• June 23, 2012• July 21, 2012• August 25, 2012

For more information, contact ErikLawson or Abby Murrell at (561) 243-7194 orby E-mail at [email protected]

The Pineapple Newspaper joined the parade along Atlantic Avenue on St. Patrick’s Day asstaffers, dressed as “old-school” newsboys, passed out copies to the enormous green-clad crowd.

ST. PADDY’S DAY PARADE


Local author Lisa Manzioneintroduces children to thejoys of travel and discoveryby Amber ClarkSpecial to The Pineapple

First time children’s book author LisaManzione, of the globally-focusedseries The Adventures of Bella and

Harry believes if children are going to suc-ceed in a globalized economy, they need toappreciate and recognize the cultures andnations outside of the United States.

In March of 2011, a Senator from Missouriintroduced a new bill that would fund a four-year, $60 million program to enhance theteaching of geography in public schools.Manzione, a local Delray Beach resident, could

not agree more with the bill’s introduction toCongress and soon became the running forcebehind her children’s book series.

The Adventures of Bella and Harry,which debuted in February 2011, chroniclesthe humorous adventures of a young andspunky chihuahua Bella and her little broth-er, Harry, as they travel with their humanowners to exotic locales around the world. Byintroducing children to foreign customs, his-tory, landmarks, and languages at an earlyage, the series stimulates children's imagina-tions and fosters a thirst for understandingthe world in which they live.

The Adventures of Bella & Harry seriesnot only entertains with highly relatable char-acters and heartwarming hand-drawn illustra-tions, but does so in a way that raises aware-ness for children and their parents alike. BothLet’s Visit Paris! and Let’s Visit Venice! havebeen awarded the Mom’s Choice Award, hon-oring excellence in family-friendly media.

“After realizing that many children cannotlocate major countries on a map, it became mymission to combine my passion for world trav-el and love of animals to create TheAdventures of Bella & Harry,” says authorManzione. “If our children are going to thrivein a global economy, we need to teach themthat there are places in the world beyond theirbackyards worth knowing about. TheAdventures of Bella & Harry is an informative,interactive and exciting way to introduce chil-dren to the joys of travel and ultimately createmore knowledgeable citizens of the world.”

Manzione became inspired to write herbooks after what would be the first of manyoverseas trips with her close-knit group of girl-friends. She returned home from the FrenchOpen and was shocked to learn that her chil-

dren’s friends, now in college, were unable toidentify France on a map. Over the next fewyears, Manzione and her friends embarkedon various journeys across the world, whereshe gathered dozens of experiences in citieslike Venice, Paris, London, Cairo, Athens,and Barcelona that she would one day sharein her series.

The colorful illustrations by KristineLucco, another Delray Beach local, bring tolife historical monuments like Paris’ EiffelTower, Big Ben in London, the pyramids ofEgypt, and Italy’s Rialto Bridge. Matchedwith the witty dialogue between Bella andHarry, the series truly creates an enjoyabletool to teach young children that there is somuch more to learn and discover in our world.Both Let’s Visit Paris! and Let’s Visit Venice!have been awarded the Mom’s Choice Award,honoring excellence in family-friendly media.

The award-winning series will be takingthe stage in the fall with Let’s Visit London!debuting at the Broward Center for thePerforming Arts. The live production will fea-ture interactive sing-alongs as the children joinBella and Harry in their adventure throughLondon. The play will be offered as a field tripfor 1st through 3rd grade students and a fam-ily showing will be offered on weekends.

Dates for the showings will be announced inMay and the Bella and Harry live actors will be inattendance at the Broward Center for thePerforming Arts season kick off at ParkerPlayhouse with another educational canine fami-ly favorite, Clifford the Big Red Dog, on May 5th.

Manzione is currently a member of theSociety of Children's Book Writers andIllustrators (SCBWI) and holds a full time job atVesta Property Services (formerly PointManagement, Inc.) in Delray Beach as theirVice President of Human Resources /SpecialProjects. An avid animal lover and supporter,she donates five percent of all book proceeds tobenefit the American Society for the Preventionof Cruelty to Animals. To learn more aboutManzione, visit www.LisaManzione.com orwww.bellaandharry.com.

“The Adventures of Bella & Harry”

Lisa Manzione, author of the children’s book series “The Adventures of Bella & Harry,” shows off a fewof her books in front of a bamboo wall that her book illustrator, Kristin Lucco, painted for her.


DELRAY BEACH, FL - The DelrayBeach Parks & Recreation Department isexcited to offer a new summer camp pro-gram that will partner with the City's newReading Initiative to help prepare partici-pating children to read at grade level by 3rdgrade. This new program will be held fromMonday, June 18 through Friday, August 10,2012 and will include on-site activities, fieldtrips, sports, games, crafts, literacy and edu-cational program in a non-traditional for-mat. Certified teachers will be on staff tohelp oversee the program.

The total cost for the 8 week summercamp program is $500 for Delray Beach resi-dents and $525 for non-residents (a non-refundable $25 registration fee is includedwithin this cost), which can be paid by cash,check, Visa or MasterCard. Discounts areavailable for multiple children or for thosechildren who are currently enrolled in the

City's Out-of -School program. The camp costincludes five summer camp T-shirts, a campbag, snacks and daily lunch. Partial paymentswill be accepted, but all fees must be in nolater than Friday June 1, 2012. Spaces arelimited, so sign up early.

Parents can begin registering their chil-dren, ages 5 to 12 years old, Monday throughFriday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at theCommunity Center, located at 50 NW 1stAvenue. Registration will be accepted for twocamp sites: Delray Beach Community Centerand Pompey Park. A headshot of each childand a copy of their birth certificate arerequired. Daily attendance is critical forachieving reading goals and to make sure chil-dren do not lose any of their reading skillsover the summer months.

For more information, please contactTonya Smith at (561) 243-7249 or by email [email protected].

The City of Delray Beach Parks andRecreation Department is committed to par-ticipating in a collaborative partnership withour city's Community ImprovementDepartment, the School District of PalmBeach County/Afterschool LiteracyEnrichment Initiative (ALEI), Prime TimePalm Beach County, Inc., the Center forCreative Education (CCE) and Kid Lit, whichwill be incorporated into the daily programduring summer camp. This program will be afun, interactive event that will reinforce liter-acy skills in a creative and engaging manner.Parents will also be encouraged to attendFamily Reading Nights.

Parks and Rec summer campprogram to promote reading

561-278-0424www.delrayaffair.com

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DELRAY BEACH, FL – The MilagroCenter, has been named one of the national-ly selected charity organizations forAutoNation 2012. The enrichment center forat-risk children, located in the West Atlanticregion of Delray Beach, is known for itsgroundbreaking curriculum based on theUnited Nations Living Values and the arts.

As part of this honor, Mercedes Benz ofDelray Beach will be hosting the “MiracleMasquerade,” on Wednesday, April 4th as afundraising gala for the Milagro Center.The event will include a cocktail hour, silentauction, Mercedes car raffle, art exhibit,musical performance by the Milagro Starsand more. Each attendee will be presentedwith a special mask made by the Milagrochildren as they arrive.

“When we began looking at possiblecharity organizations to support for this year,we really wanted to find a group that wasgoing above and beyond and really doinggreat things for the community. When we vis-

ited theMilagro Centerand met thekids and theamazingly ded-icated instruc-tors we just

knew we had found something very special,”explains Todd Skelton, the MarketingPresident for AutoNation.

“AutoNation has been such a wonderfuladdition to our dedicated team. They aretruly invested in our success and the suc-cess of our children and this wonderfulevent is just the beginning,” raves EllenOkrent, Chief Operating Officer for theMilagro Center.

Tickets for the “Miracle Masquerade” are$75 per person and the gala will be held atMercedes of Delray, located at 1001 LintonBlvd. To purchase tickets or become a spon-sor contact Gina Genovese at 561-279-2970or email [email protected].

Mercedes Benz of DelrayPresents “Miracle Masquerade”

Tennis Doubles Champs Swing Into LibraryThe Delray Beach Public Library recently welcomed British Doubles team tennis players Colin Fleming & RossHutchins to the library to read to children. After ward, Fleming from Scotland and Hutchins from England, wonthe doubles tournament finals at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships. Colin and Ross readbooks to approximately 50 children from Banyan Creek Elementary School, the Boys & Girls Club and localchildren visiting the Library. They answered questions and discussed the game of tennis, working with a part-ner, how working hard for what you want pays off, and how playing sports helped them growing up.


Delray Beach launchesonline public forumThe City of Delray Beach

announced that "Open City Hall CitizenForum", an online forum that promotespublic comment and civic engagement, isnow available on its website, www.mydel-raybeach.com. This innovative approachto local government enables residents toprovide input and share ideas on City-related issues.

"Open City Hall Citizen Forum" is easyand convenient to use and enables City offi-cials to hear the voices of those who areunable and/or unwilling to speak publicly atCity Commission meetings. Statements willbe read by City officials and may be incorpo-rated into the City's decision-making process.With this new communication option, insteadof attending a City Commission meeting tocomment on an issue, residents can now readwhat many are saying online and add theirown statements from the safety and privacy oftheir homes.

"Given our significant budget constraints,we were looking for a cost effective way toallow citizens to learn about and provide inputon City issues," said Mayor WoodieMcDuffie. "This low cost communication toolis an inexpensive way to enable all residents tovoice their comments and/or suggestions. Webelieve it will result in a more responsive,accountable, inclusive and customer focusedlocal government."

The first Open City Hall topic in DelrayBeach asks the question: "What infrastruc-ture improvements are needed around theCity?" To become a member of "Open CityHall Citizen Forum" and provide commenton this topic and/or other topics posted in thefuture, go to www.mydelraybeach.com andselect Open City Hall Citizen Forum on theCity's home page.

For more information, contact the Cityof Delray Beach Public Information Officeat (561) 243-7190 or E-mail [email protected].

City declares April 2012Water Conservation Month

The City of Delray Beach has proclaimedApril 2012 as Water Conservation Month.The proclamation cites the importance ofwater and its impact on the environment,economy and quality of life, and encouragesresidents and businesses to help protect thisprecious resource by becoming more aware ofthe need to save water and practice water sav-ing measures.

Delray Beach has developed best prac-tices to enhance its efforts as a green and sus-tainable community. The City's WaterConservation Program is designed to reducedemands on Delray Beach's water supply byincreasing the efficiency of water use withinits service area. The City has also submittedan application to be designated as a CertifiedGreen Local Government by the FloridaGreen Building Coalition, acknowledging theexceptional environmental stewardship andcommitment to make improvements that willprotect our natural environment for futuregenerations.

For information on how you can conservewater, visit the South Florida WaterManagement District at www.savewaterfl.com.In addition, for information on the EPA'sWaterSense Program, including their"WaterSense for Kids" pages that featuresFLO, a water efficiency hero, visitwww.epa.gov/watersense.

Captain Falcone receivesFirefighter of the Year Award

Delray Beach Fire Rescue congratulatesCaptain Joe Falcone on receiving the awardof Firefighter of the Year for 2011. He hadbeen working as the Acting Division Chief ofTraining for almost the entire year of 2011.

One of the most successful endeavorsundertaken by Falcone was the hiring of thelatest class of recruits. He was instrumental inthe hiring process of these six new hires andtheir subsequent training during their 8-weekorientation and also one of the key players inthe training and implementation of a newComputer Aided Dispatch and records man-agement system.

Fire Chief Danielle Connor says, "Joe hasa 'can do' attitude and consistently looks forways to make DBFR a more professional, effi-cient, and better place."

Library week theme:YouBelong@Your Library It’s National Library Week - a time to

celebrate the contributions of libraries, librari-ans and library workers in schools, campusesand communities nationwide - and the perfecttime for the community to visit the DelrayBeach Public Library. This year's theme is "YouBelong @ Your Library." It is a time to remindall Americans that the library is a place whereeveryone belongs. Best-selling author BradMeltzer is the Honorary Chair of NationalLibrary Week 2012.

Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed April 8– 14, 2012 as National Library Week in the stateof Florida. “Libraries are a cornerstone ofFlorida’s educational system providing materi-

als and programs for children, families, adultsand seniors to enrich their lives and theirunderstanding of the world,” said the Governor.

“Every day, libraries in big cities and smalltowns, colleges and universities, in schoolsand in businesses help transform their com-munities,” says Alan Kornblau, LibraryDirector. “At the Delray Beach PublicLibrary, people of all ages and backgroundscan come together for community meetings,lectures and programs, to do research withthe assistance of a trained professional, to geta job or to find homework help.”

For further information visit the DelrayBeach Public Library any time or call 561-266-0194 or visit www.delraylibrary.org.

Sisters of Sunshine annualkickball tournamentSisters of Sunshine are proud to

announce their 3rd annual charity kickball tour-nament, Kickin it 4 the Kids. The event willtake place on Sunday May 20th, from 10AM-3pm at Miller Field in Delray Beach (1905 SW4th Ave, 33444). The Sisters will be hosting adouble elimination tournament with all pro-ceeds going toward school supplies for BanyanCreek and Pine Grove elementary schools.

Official teamentry fees are $300per team due byMay 1st. If paid after

this date the entry fee will be $350. All teamsneed to be registered and paid in full by May9th, no exceptions. This includes a box lunchfor everyone on your team provided by WholeFoods as well as a post game party atHurricanes Bar and Lounge (640 – 7 E.Atlantic Ave) with an official trophy ceremonyand generous drink specials.

Sisters of Sunshine is a volunteer organi-zation comprised of professional women ded-icated to improving our communities by pro-viding and promoting safety, security and selfsufficiency to the underserved and vulnerablewomen and children of South Florida.

For more information on this event orupcoming events, please visit our website atwww.sistersofsunshine.org.

Community support forAtlantic High School’sEagles Robotics teamMath and engineering savvy students

at Atlantic Community High School havecome together to try their hand at designingand building an original robot, and have beengiven support from several businesses in thecommunity, including JCPenney, DelrayIndustrial Park, and ICS Inc.

E a g l e sRobotics may be arookie team, butthe work that theseteenagers are

already producing is nothing short of extraor-dinary. Teacher sponsor Carlos Acosta isextremely proud of the team’s initial attemptin the competition, as they placed 2nd andwon countless rounds against veteran teamswith much more experience.

The 13-member team of Kirill Safin,Cross Knight, David Lott, Anton Relin, Sam

Spiro, Jonathan Elias, Hayden Jansen, ClintFerguson, Rohan Challa, ChristopherHeung, Michael Barnard, Shanah Pitilon andDavid McClintock just finished a 6-week ses-sion designing and building an original robotfor the FIRST (www.usfirst.org) RegionalCompetition held March 29th – 31st at theFAU Campus in Boca Raton. FIRST (ForInspiration and Recognition of Science andTechnology) is a not-for-profit organizationthat inspires young people’s interest and par-ticipation in science and technology byengaging students in innovative roboticscompetitions.

“All of this could not be possible withoutassistance and support from not only ourschool, but also our community,” says roboticsteam mentor Vladimir Safin. “We are espe-cially grateful to Rick Zorovich, ICS Inc.’sVice President, for his support and provisionof space for our team to work.”

The Atlantic Eagles Robotics Team’s goalis to excite students about science, engineer-ing, math and technology by engaging them inhands-on experiences. For more informationor to support this impressive team, contactVladimir Safin, Official Team Contact at 561-702-9557, [email protected] andvisit www.eaglesrobotics.org.

Foundation makes big gift toNational Disabled Vets Memorial

Delray Beach’s Disabled Veterans' LIFEMemorial Foundation has received a $50,000gift to help build the nation's first permanentpublic tribute to disabled veterans.

The glass-and-granite structure — theAmerican Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial— will be built on a 2.4-acre triangle near theU.S. Capitol. It will feature a star-shapedreflecting pool, its surface broken by a singleceremonial flame, to convey strength and vul-nerability, loss and renewal. It will be framed bythree walls of laminated glass with text and pho-tographs and four bronze sculptures.

The Disabled Veterans' LIFE MemorialFoundation of Delray Beach said the dona-tion came from the Wounded WarriorProject, a group devoted to helping disabledveterans. Visit http://www.avdlm.org for moreinformation.

City of Delray Beach tooffer skill drill basketball fundamentals program

Delray Beach Parks and Recreation invitesall children, ages 6 - 13, to participate in theSkill Drill Basketball Program, which willbe held at Catherine Strong Park, 1500 SW6th Street, from March 28th through May2nd, 2012.

The Skill Drill Basketball program will beheld on Wednesday afternoons, from 5:00 pm to6:00 pm. The cost to participate in this six (6)week program is $20 for Delray Beach residentsand $30 non-residents. All supplies and equip-ment will be provided.

The SkillD r i l lBasketball pro-gram will bedivide childreninto two agedivisions andwill provide theopportunity for each child to get fit and learnbasic team basketball fundamentals. A varietyof innovative drills will be utilized to enhancebasic motor skills as well as to sharpen existingskills and knowledge of the game. To register,please visit Catherine Strong Park and/or onlineat www.mydelraybeach.com.

For more information on the Skill DrillBasketball program and/or to register, pleasecontact Erik Lawson at (561) 243-7194 or byemail at [email protected].

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series has evolved into the Jazz Project and its per-formances are consistently met with sold-outaudiences and feature such iconic figures as IraSullivan, Nicole Henry and Ed Calle.

The collaboration with Jazzonian repre-sented not only the beginning of this eclecticand multi-faceted venue, but also ArtsGarage’s commitment to other creative collab-orations with other cultural organizations suchas the Women’s International Film Festival,South Florida Symphony, Delray StringQuartet, and Palm Beach Opera.

Arts Garage has swiftly evolved into avibrant venue for emerging artists and cultur-al innovators presenting cutting-edge per-formances and exhibitions. The ultimateartistic goal of Arts Garage is to provide a set-ting and support for artists of all disciplines towork together to conceive and invent newtrends and works.

Perhaps the most unique aspect of ArtsGarage is its conscious decision to support andpresent works that appeal to wide interestsand showcase evolving and revolutionary cul-tural movements, as exemplified most recent-ly by a weekend that included a showcase ofLatin American visual arts, musical theater,jazz and Sephardic folk songs.

On other weeks you may find (spanningacross genres) Urban Underground, a pow-erful signature series that presents a blendof diverse musical genres including R&B,hip-hop, reggae and spoken word, alongsidethe creative programming of Divas in Art.This crowd favorite, which features female

illusionists whoentertain withhumor and musicdubbed “a differ-ent kind of sexy,”has quicklybecome one of thehottest cabaret-style performancesin the area.

With the addition of Theatre at ArtsGarage, the organization continues to solidifyits role as the cultural mecca in the region. Itsinaugural production, Woody Sez, came toArts Garage following a critically acclaimedEuropean tour and has received rave reviewsfrom the South Florida press. Lou Tyrrell,founder and former artistic director of FloridaStage, now Artistic Director of Theatre at ArtsGarage, will oversee the production of aneclectic range of contemporary work inAmerican theatre.

“Whether new or established work, ourplays at Arts Garage will astonish and rivet ouraudiences, and resonate as completely uniqueand contemporary,” said Tyrrell.

Guests can look forward to visual art exhi-bitions, theatrical productions, renowned andemerging jazz, blues and classical musiciansDivas, and film.

“The instant success of Arts Garage speaksto the sophistication and artistic curiosity ofthe regional audience,” said Ushe. “DelrayBeach especially has evolved into a boutiquemetropolitan city and our programs will con-tinue to embrace the abundance of local talentand showcase internationally acclaimed artistsof all disciplines.”

In celebration of this milestone firstanniversary, the public is invited to theGarage Gala Gig on April 28th. Tickets are$75 per individual or $125 per couple andattire is “festive.” Sponsorship opportunitiesare available as well. [email protected] with questions.

For more information on this event checkout their website, www.artsgarage.org

Arts Garage is located at 180 NE 1st St.on the bottom level of the public parkingstructure.


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Started in 1996 by the Community Redevelopment Agency, The GreenMarket has become one ofthe most popular and charming aspects of "the season" in beautiful downtown Delray Beach.

The GreenMarket is a Saturday morning destination as an open air marketplace offeringfresh local produce, herbs and citrus from several area farmers, AWA approved, heritage breed,hen, duck and Japanese quail eggs from Heritage Hen Farms, raw milk, fresh butter and yogurt,artisan baked goods, Fla. grass fed beef (hormone and antibiotic free), raw honey, loose teas,spices, seafood so fresh it’s still wet, cut flowers and blooming plants, 18-year-old balsamic vine-gars and olive oils, fresh Italian cheeses, pasta, fresh juice, handmade soaps, organic pet treatsand other unique gourmet fare, as well as live music and visiting farm animals each week. Comefor breakfast or stay for lunch! Visit www.delraygreenmarket.com

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music by DrewTUCKER

Delray Beach, FL – Arts Garage, DelrayBeach’s multi-disciplinary cultural hub forarts, performances and entertainment,announced that its latest installment of UrbanUnderground will take place Saturday, April 7,2012. At 9 pm Saturday evening, RappersDelight Part II will take the stage to deliverthe performance that will nullify the seriesterm Underground.

The premier performance of UrbanUnderground: Rapper’s Delight on Saturday,February 4, 2012 saw an audience ranging in age,race and background, from West Palm Beach toMiami. The second round is expected to furthercross cultures and create an event rememberedfor its multidisciplinary appeal. As SouthFlorida’s best MCs, including Eric Biddines,Substance, Pangea Kidz, Ian Caven from 45Live, NeoPopSicle, Makiin, and Crucial, take thestage to deliver an unforgettable experience April7, they will be accompanied by the seven-pieceArts Garage Band, lead by Drew Tucker.

“The main motive behind the existence ofUrban Underground is to cross classes, so tospeak, and present a diverse audience withmusic that knows no cultural bounds,”explains Drew Tucker, Education & OutreachCoordinator at Arts Garage.

“The City of Delray Beach has been tryingto bring together the various backgroundswithin Delray Beach for years and we finallyhave a means to do this, with music. Pairinghip hop with a seven-piece instrumental sec-tion, putting the performance on the stage ofthe multi-disciplinary venue of Arts Garageand promoting this event across schools, com-panies and other organizations from the eastto west side of the city will result in the com-

ing together of a people for a unified reason –to hear what Urban Underground has to say.”

The community has really opened its armsto this series. The law offices of Frankel &Cohen have sponsored the series and havealready seen the effects it has on the culture ofDelray Beach “I am proud to support thisseries,” says attorney Lee Cohen, “this commu-nity as a whole is very important to us and I knowthat it will open the eyes and hearts of many.”

Urban Underground: Rappers DelightPart II will host seven artists on the ArtsGarage stage. Each will perform originalsongs from their latest albums, as well as cov-ers and interpretations of music by Outkast,KRS1, Snoop Dogg, MC Hammer, Fugees,Tupac, and Notorious BIG, among others.

In its first season, Urban Underground isalready gaining momentum as one of SouthFlorida’s best Urban Arts series. To purchasetickets, visit: www.artsgarage.org/programs.php.

Information at a GlanceEvent: Urban Underground:Rapper’s Delight Part IIDate: Saturday, April 7, 2012Time: 9 pmAddress: 180 NE 1st Street,Downtown Delray Beach, Groundlevel of parking garagePhone: (561) 450-6357Ticket Prices:$15 in advance $20 for Reserved Seating$20 General Admission at the DoorPurchase: tickets at www.artsgarage.org/programs.php

Urban Underground PresentsRappers Delight: Part II

Drew Tucker is the founder of Tucker Music Academy. Connect with him on twitter at @tuckermusic101 or email him at [email protected] any great concerts, gigs, or shows going on in Delray Beach.

She isn’t what you would picture when youthink of hip-hop, and that’s just how shelikes it.

It’s way too late on a Wednesday night at apopular coffee spot on East Atlantic Ave. It’sopen-mic night and artistic types are here inforce. It seems like the perfect place to bemeeting a musician to talk shop, but then thecrowd goes quiet, all heads turn and the lastthing on their mind is art. Makiin is 5’7” but 6inches of that are heels. She’s dainty but strongand doesn’t bring to mind an artist on sightmuch less a rapper.

She can rap, though, and she is seriousabout it. I realize that I don’t know any whitefemale artists in that genre so I ask the obviousquestion: “Is it difficult being a minority in therap industry?” “It is,” she replies, “but it’s goodfor me. I don’t get the luxury of people takingme at my word. When I tell someone that I rap,they immediately make me work for therespect. I think I rap more in the streets then Ido on the stage, and I perform a lot of shows!”

I am checking out her most recent videoentitled ‘XOXO” featuring a Korean soul singernamed SOMong. The video quality is as goodif not better then what’s on MTV (when theyplay videos), and if you listened to the songwithout knowing who it was, you would swearyou were listening to a pop mix of Nicki Minajand Missy Elliot from a top 40’s station.

She is perplexing, though. Each song andvideo and every new rung up the ladder seemsto explain why everyone loves this girl so much.Halfway through our two-hour chat in the cof-fee shop, I started scratching my head. Herrecording persona is very much what you wouldexpect of a woman in a male-dominated indus-try—a sexy bravado largely dominated by girlpower lyrics—but the more we talk, the more Isee the other side of Makiin, the side that woulddo anything for friends and strangers alike.

She puts on a charity concert every year forthe “I Care” foundation. The concert is going to

be in May and there will be 10 Florida MC’s toperform for it. It’s $10 at the door and everypenny goes to the charity. “I was raised by par-ents who did anything that they could for every-body that they could, and I am one of four chil-dren but because my parents would take in kidsoff of the street who needed help, I have abouteight siblings who I love and cherish to this day.”

Makiin worked in a woman’s treatmentprogram when she started rapping, so she has aunique view on rehab, a topic that is a hot but-ton in Delray Beach. She tells it to me straight:“What if it’s you or your child that gets in a caraccident and inadvertently gets addicted topain medication? I understand the uproar, butwe need to temper the argument with patienceand a love for neighbor.”

Makiin isn’t all roses though. She’s also anincessant and goal-oriented woman and talkingis rarely the goal, unless she is on the Internet,where the Makiin brand is flourishing nicely.Over 5,000 people subscribe to the Makiinbrand between Twitter and Facebook and thatnumber grows daily. Forty-thousand peoplevisit her website monthly, and she has over50,000 combined views on her YouTube chan-nel. For all intents and purposes, at 25 years oldshe’s on her way to mogul status.

“I have hit every bump in the road on theway to where I am,” she confesses. “Everyonehas an opinion, some are good and some aren’t,but I don’t care about the negative ones enoughto stop.”

I ask her how she describes her music andshe tells me that it’s fresh, sexy, feel good music.That makes total sense now because thatdescription pretty much describes Makiin to a T.

You can find Makiin everywhere! www.Makiin.com Follow on twitter @MakiinMelodiiezfacebook.com/Makiin youtube.com/MakiinMelodiiez soundcloud.com/MakiinMelodiiez

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The cold spells have lifted and the rainyseason is teetering on the verge ofdownpour. It’s time to get outside your

home and soak up some sun, soft breezes andarts and entertainment. Do it now, before therain keeps you indoors, watching Law andOrder reruns and wondering what’s beingdelivered for dinner.

See SomethingAn Afternoon with Stephen Bogart will

take place Thursday, April 5 at the CrestTheatre of Old School Square. The son ofHumphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall willshare stories and insights learned throughhis upbringing. The audience will also bepresented with rarely seen home moviesfrom Bogart’s collection.

Kevro Art Bar will host an Open GrassEarth Day Weekend April 20 – 22, invitingguests to enjoy three days of peace, love andmusic. Join the other Delray locals to enjoylocal artists and musicians, including someof the area’s most beloved jam bands. April’sart exhibit features the work of SteveBrouse, so if you miss the weekend festivi-ties, there is still reason to head that way.

Arts Garage has plenty to see (andhear) through the month of April, from

the nationally touringWoody Sez musical to‘Scat-Hop’ descendantJesse Jones, Jr., and “thenext Yo Yo Ma” JonahKim. Woody Sez: TheLife and Music ofWoody Guthrie, a musi-

cal celebration of the troubadour, will per-form through Sunday, April 8, 2012, night-ly. Jesse Jones, Jr. will take the stage aspart of the Arts Garage Jazz ProjectSaturday, April 21. Cellist Jonah Kim willperform for the Classical Explosion seriesSunday, April 22.

The 50th Annual Delray Affair will alsotake over Delray from April 13-15, provid-ing over 250,000 visitors with arts, craftsand exhibits from some 600 vendors. Thefestival will last from 10am – 6pm Fridayand Saturday, and 10 – 5 on Sunday.

Learn SomethingThe Delray Beach Chorale will present a

Free Master Class, Tuesday, April 3.Metropolitan Opera Star Bass/Baritone DeanPeterson will be the special guest, and willenjoy the company of the Delray BeachYoung Artists. The evening with Peterson isfree, and will take place at Church of thePalms on Swinton Ave. For more information,call 800-984-7282.

Old School Square will also host art and pho-tography classes and workshops at CrestTheatre. Early spring is one of Delray’s mostbeautiful seasons, and one of the best times forphotography. Call 561.243.7922 x.317 to register.

The Morikami Museum is bustling withactivities and events this month, includinggreat opportunities for guests to learn some-thing new. Learn a form of Japanese inkpainting during a Sumi-e Ink Painting FloralClass Saturday, April 5. Participants will learnto grind ink and hold and utilize brushes tocreate the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. Thisis a four-week session, taking place April 5, 12,19 and 26. On Saturday, April 7, Morikami

will host a Japanese Garden DesignWorkshop at the Oki Education Studio.Students will receive direction on the basicsof Japanese garden design from master deign-er and the builder of Morikami’s Rojij-en,Hoichi Kurisu. For more information onclasses, and to view other events at Morikami,visit www.morikami.org

Support SomethingSupport arts and entertainment in Delray

Beach by entertaining yourself at the OldSchool Beer Fest on Saturday, April 21. Youwill find the festivities at the Old SchoolSquare EntertainmentPavillion. Beginningat 4pm and last-ing until 8, theafternoon willinclude 50craft beers fortasting, 15gourmet foodtrucks, a VIPArea with com-plimentary food,wine, beer andcocktails and two ofSouth Florida’s hottest bands. Proceeds willsupport the 2012-13 Free Friday Concerts atThe Pavillion, so sip that stout knowing youare doing Delray good. Buy tickets inadvance, as this is a popular event. You’ll findthem at oldschoolbeerfest.com

Whether you decide to see some art,hear some music, learn something new orsupport your community, April brings youplenty to do. So do them, enjoy them andlearn from them. Maybe next year you’ll beteaching us whether dusk or dawn is best forlandscape shots and what exactly makesthose IPAs so hoppy.

Tara Monks is a professional writer with abackground in Creative Arts and Marketing. A

Delray Beach resident, her writings cover Floridalifestyle and entertainment, as well as arts and

travel. Contact Tara at [email protected]

by TaraMONKS"The Country Boy" The Crest Theatre

Friday & Saturday April 27th & 28th • 8:00pm

Sunday April 29th • 2:00pm

Friday & Saturday May 4th & 5th • 8:00pm

As South Florida’s only non-profitIrish community theatre group, the IrishTheatre of Florida has been a vital partof traditions rich in Irish culture for thepast 18 years. Their mission is to pro-mote Irish heritage through the arts, toproduce Irish drama in South Floridaand provide a forum for the IrishDiaspora, Irish American artists andeducators by connecting people of Irishheritage to the theatre.

Their upcoming play, “The CountryBoy,” at the Crest Theatre (seewww.itofl.com) is an intimate portraitof the cost of country life versus cityliving and examines the whole problemof emigration to America. Full of com-edy and humorous genius, beneath thelaughs lies the harsh and sad reality ofthe bitterness, and regrets that emigra-tion has inflicted upon Irish societyover the years.

Purchase tickets at www.oldschool.org


ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULEFriday, April 13th, 2012Old School Square Stage

(Music throughout the day starting at noon)4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Billy Bones

3rd Avenue Beer Booth4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Adam Fine

Saturday, April 14th, 2012Old School Square Stage

(Music throughout the day starting at 11 am)12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Making Faces

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Steel Pony6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Taylor Road

Street Tent11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Gin Blische and Andy Stein1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Tommy Winch

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Jason Colannino

Sunday, April 15th, 2012Old School Square Stage

(music throughout the day starting at 11 am)12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Taylor Road

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Killbillies

3rd Avenue Beer Booth11:00 am - 1:00 pm

"Rick the Music Shaker"1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Kailin Garrity &Tommy Winch

NEW THIS YEAR!• Old School Square Cultural Arts Museum willfeature an exhibit on the history of the DelrayAffair. Free admission during the festival.

• Two covered beer gardens with live enter-tainment featured all weekend long in twolocations: at the main stage pavilion at OldSchool Square and at 3rd Avenue and Atlantic.

PARKING$5 City Parking Garage West AtlanticAvenue; next to Courthouse, behind Library

$5 Old School Square Parking Garage NE 1st Street between NE 1st and 2nd Avenues

$5 City Hall - NW 1st Avenue one block north of Atlantic Avenue

Handicapped Parking: Available in garagesand all public parking lots downtown

NOTE: Friday through Sunday during the festi-val, all 2-hour parking limits are waived, exceptin designated valet or handicapped areas.

Transporation from Tri-RailTake the free Downtown Roundabout thatruns between the Delray Beach Tri-Rail sta-tion (on Congress Ave.) and A1A.

In loving memory of Bonnie BrowLocal woman helpedgrow the Delray Affair

Bonnie Brow, one of the most influentialfigures in the success of the Delray Affair, isunable to achieve her goal of celebrating theevent’s 50-year anniversary in person. Shepassed away in November 2011, leavingbehind quite a legacy.

The general chairwoman of the DelrayAffair for 18 years, Bonnie took great pride inbeing able to grow the festival and still helpmaintain its quality. She took a personal inter-est in the vendors and the volunteers. Friendssay Bonnie had three passions in her life: herfamily, life itself and the Delray Affair.

Organizers say Bonnie will be there inspirit this year and her impact will be seenin the success of the show and the dedica-tion of the dozens of volunteers and vendorswhose lives she touched. Many will neverforget seeing Bonnie Brow wearing a pinkshirt and weaving through the crowds onAtlantic Avenue in a golf cart the weekendafter Easter each year.

She was with us on the golf cart at lastyear's Delray Affair, taking notes and lookingfor ways to enhance an event that had her fin-gerprints all over it. Even though she was get-ting ill, being involved in the event again wasone of the bright spots in her life.

Those who knew Bonnie—those whoshared happy and fond memories of theDelray Affair with her—will surely miss her atthis year's celebration. But chances are they'llsmile when they see how far the show hascome, and know that Bonnie was instrumentalin making that happen.

DELRAY AFFAIR


Drew and The Woo is a regularPineapple series that follows two youngprofessionals as they look for the perfect

night out in Delray Beach. They'll need ahappy hour, a sub-20-buck dinner, some livemusic and a late-night hot spot. Call it a scav-enger hunt, bar crawl or even a mild bender.Either way - you're going to want to follow intheir footsteps.

At the end of the year, Drew and The Woowill select their top choice for each categoryand invite the whole city to come out and jointhem for "The Best Night Out In DowntownDelray."

HAPPY HOURCut 432Cut 432’s version ofH a p p yH o u r … ” S o c i a lHour” is indeed social. Who knew? Well,clearly the gaggle of good-looking folks that’sthere every night. A variety of premium bever-ages, glasses of good vino and top shelf appe-tizers under $5. Add a dash of fresh decor,modern hipness with an old-school flare and thisSocial Hour is top-notch.

Drew: I love this place. I feel like Don Draperfrom Mad Men.Ryan: And all this time we didn’t believe Cutcould… cut it.Drew: We let their swanky reputation, and ourwell-known bias for a good-old fashioned happyhours, cloud our judgment.Ryan: Shame on us! And shame on all of ourfriends for not telling us about these delicious,little biscuits.

Drew: Who would have thought We would besitting in one of Delray’s most reputable restau-rants enjoying tall glasses of cold beer and bis-cuits that taste heaven sent. What a combo.Ryan: And we’re not stopping there. Cut 432’s“Social Hour” menu reads like a who’s who ofthe greatest dishes and drinks ever concocted byman. Mini Burgers, Truffle Mac, and maybe thebest Ceviche in town fill our table and our bellies.Drew: Paired with craft beers the likes of TroisPistoles and Magic Hat #9 equals sheer bliss.Not to mention one or two “classic cocktails.”Ryan: It’s no wonder they call it “Social Hour.”The bar area is totally buzzing.Drew: It may be the happiest group of peopleI have ever seen.Ryan: Can you blame them for smiling? I thinkour stubborn-selves stumbled across the besthappy hour in town – and maybe the best bar-tenders too. Cheers to that.Drew: No… Cheers to Cut 432 and theirendearingly swanky restaurant.Ryan: Well said.

DINNER FORUNDER $20Crane’s BeachHouse and ThePremiere PanAmerican ArtAuctionCrane’s BeachHouse is knownfor their quainthotel suites, tiki bars and island inspired poolareas. They know how to throw a party! It maybe one of the few hotels that are frequented bythe locals. Everyone loves Crane’s!

Drew: So… I don’t get it. Why are we atCrane’s? Don’t get me wrong, I love this place,but they don’t serve food under $20. In fact, Idon’t think they serve food at all.Ryan: Ahh, true. But my friend Drew, do youknow what’s better than dinner for under $20downtown?Drew: Dinner for under $10.Ryan: Well – yeah, but how about dinner forfree? How does that sound?Drew: Sounds like I should have worn my run-ning shoes.Ryan: No, dude, it’s legal. And fairly simple.Before heading out tonight, I checked the eventscalendar on GoDelray.com and found Ford FineArt’s Premiere Pan American Art Auction Preview.Drew: Continue…Ryan: Well, on top of featuring fine SouthAmerican Art, hand rolled cigars, and livemusic... they also are featuring complimentaryappetizers.Drew: So now we’re crashing art auctions?Ryan: Crashing, strategically attending.Whatever, we love art.Drew: Hey, I’m fine with it and I’m glad wecame. The empanadas and mango mojitos arerocking and the crowd is incredibly interesting. Ithink I might kickoff my shoes and stay awhile.Ryan: Unfortunately, we don’t have time. TheDowntowner (Delray Beach’s latest and greatestaddition) is picking us up any minute so shove afew more empanadas in your beak and let’s roll. Drew: Love The Downtowner, you just can’t beata startup consisting of a few young entrepre-neurs, three (soon to be four) electric golf carts,and a service that transports Delray folks any-where downtown for tips only. Genius. Ryan: You’re right. They just jumped to numbersix on my phone’s “favorites” list. SorryGrandma.

LIVE MUSICBull BarThe first live musicvenue everyonesees, or better yethears, when theyenter the heart ofAtlantic Ave. Bull Baris known for twothings: great live

music and strong drinks. Be ready for crowds ofpeople singing, dancing and, of course, drinking.

Drew: Oh, how I love a real live music bar witha great cover band.Ryan: Doesn’t almost every bar have a greatcover band on Friday nights?Drew: My simple, simple friend. Cover bandsare a dime a dozen, and so are the venues thathost them. But cover bands that know what theyplay, rather than play what they know are a rarebreed. And perhaps even more unique, the ven-ues that choose to put the music first. Tonight BullBar is featuring The 3 Amigos – a local bandworth hunting down.Ryan: Awesome. So when are they going toplay some Journey?Drew: They’re not.Ryan: A little Rush perhaps?Drew: Nope. The 3 Amigos are all about the90’s (and occasionally the 80’s). They knowhow to read the crowd and play accordingly.Be ready for some Red Hot Chili Peppers,Sublime and the occasional gangsta rap remix.Ryan: Well I just ran into the owner of Lanzetta’s,the crazy cool new barber shop in PineappleGrove, and he said The 3 Amigos are the bestcover band in town.Drew: I just told you that.Ryan: Yeah, but this guy knows what he’s talkingabout. He’s like, the raddest dude in this bar.Have you seen his hair?Drew: You do recall that I am a professionalmusician, owner of a music academy and man-age up-and-coming musician’s right?Ryan: Yeah… but have you seen this dude’shair?Drew: Bottom line. Bull Bar might be the best liveband bar in town. Not because of its awesomelocation. Not because of its intimate vibe; butbecause they know a great band when they hearone. So I guess I’ll live without Journey tonight.

LATE NIGHT SPOTSail InnLocated on theoutskirts ofdowntown, thislate night bar iswell worth the trip. The bartenders are friendly,the atmosphere is legit and the owner is, andwill always be, a regular. Open for almost 50years, the Sail Inn is Delray Beach’s oldest bar.

Ryan: You know how I knew this was one of thebest late night spots in town?Drew: How?Ryan: Because three bar owner’s from previousDrew and The Woo Nights Out recommended it.Drew: You know how I knew? One of our fol-lowers joined us tonight to tell us how he and hisfather both had their first drink at Sail Inn whenthey turned 21.Ryan: It’s also interesting to note that Sail Inn’sonline ratings show five stars everywhere youlook. People just love this bar.Drew: And they’re not afraid to talk about it.Several regulars seriously couldn’t stop telling usabout their relationship with this bar. And thoughsome of the stories were a little foggy, they wereall totally genuine.Ryan: What would a real-deal Holyfield localbar be without a dedicated owner? Owner RickJanke heard we were coming in and told us totext him when we’re on our way. I said “Well,it’ll be like 12-1am.” To which he replied “I owna bar, I’ll be up.”Drew: Not only was he there, but he greeted uswhen we arrived, told us all about the bar, its his-tory and introduced us to his staff.Ryan: Someone once told me that a bar is onlyas good as its owner.Drew: Who told you that?Ryan: I think it was Rick.Drew: Well… he just may be right about that.

Taxi. Bed. Sleep. Large coffee in the a.m.

Want us to consider your favorite local hang-out? Email us at [email protected].

The Search for The Perfect Night Out: PART IV


tasting and toastingENJOYING A BIT OFBREAKFAST IN DELRAY

Here is a look into two of Delray’s break-fast eateries, Crepes by the Sea and Spot

Coffee. At these two restaurants, the foodspeaks for itself. Though for those of you whohave yet to go, I must do something to get youthere and hopefully this article does the trick.

Under the little red awning just off ofAtlantic Avenue, you will find Crepes by theSea. A quaint little eatery, C by the Sea, as Ilike to call it, is sure to fit any craving. Whilestaring at the menu, one must ponder thequestion, savory or sweet? That's usually mydilemma, though savory wins most every timefor me. Don’t get me wrong, the sweet crepesare a must-try, but the one I absolutely cravethe most is the Cousteau Crepe. I don’t evenbother looking at the menu any more now thatI know what the best crepe on the menu is.

Folded in half, drizzled with cremefraiche, sliced green onions, capers, smokedsalmon and squeezed lemon juice, the

Cousteau is too good to be true and needsnothing more than to be eaten. Once foldedand plated, this super-savory crepe gets fresh-ly grated lemon zest and one last drizzle ofcreme fraiche. Regardless of the choice youmake, these crepes are incredible. I mean,how can something be so flat and so fluffy atthe same time? They are the perfect palettefor any ingredient.

Demar was so gracious, he made ourcrepes right in front of us. This process isbeyond me, having tried a dozen times tomake these super-thin pancakes. They alwaysstick to the pan, break apart and end up in thegarbage. C'est la vie.

So when you find yourself craving some-thing different for a change, stop in at Crepesby the Sea—they are perfect every time. Thecoffees are great too. I don’t know the housesecret... but for some reason the cappuccinohere has to be the best I've had on the Ave.And trust me, getting this girl to stray frommy usual iced Americano is a difficult thingto accomplish.

On the other end of Atlantic Avenue is arecent, warmly welcomed addition to ourever expanding neighborhood . . . SpotCoffee. I am sure you have seen this cornercoffee shop walking or driving AtlanticAvenue, and it’s possible you already loveSpot Coffee as much as I do. Of course theyhave amazing coffee, but the best part aboutSpot is their full-fledged kitchen, where thereal magic happens. Not only do they makegreat sandwiches for lunch, they also mas-querade as a pizza joint. But I'm not here totalk about Spot Coffee's pizza, even though itis well worth talking about.

I am here to talk Morning Grub. Spot servesa great breakfast. When you are in the mood forsomething sweet, order a waffle! They are divine.If you're a purist, go the classic route with butterand syrup. And if you’re feeling decadent, orderthe Belgian Delight with fruit, whipped creamand caramel or chocolate. I am never in themood that early in the morning, but I usually dofind myself in the mood for an omelet.

I know, I know, aDelray Beach coffeeshop that makesomelets?! It’s true.

These things aremassive. Splitting oneis the way to go, unlessyou are a man or justhave the appetite ofone, then go for it! Iget mine filled withPepper Jack cheese

for a little kick, sliced tomatoes, and spinach. They use big, thick-cut tomatoes, which

make the omelet succulent and bursting at theseams. Accompanying this gorgeous spinachand tomato omelet, is your choice of bagel,English muffin or whole wheat focaccia. Atthis point there is only one choice, and for methat's definitely the focaccia. You better makesure it's toasted and buttered. With hints ofsalt and rosemary, you will be pleased with thissuper-delicious selection. They always add afresh slice of fruit to balance the breakfast.

So not only do I love the omelets, SpotCoffee is the place I go to get the best icedAmericano in Delray Beach. I am a sucker forbig robust coffee and that's what you get atSpot. Another choice drink to order is theiriced coconut latte. It is subtle, sweet, surpris-ing and perfect for summer.

Breakfast in this “All-American town” justkeeps getting better!

Christalyn Warner writes a local food blog.Find it at www.TheLocalKitchenBlog.com

by ChristalynWARNER


Is stress a choice?by Laura NormanSpecial to The Pineapple

Over two thousand years ago, Plato point-ed out that "the part can never be well unlessthe Whole is well," and Western health carepractitioners have been rediscovering thatfact ever since.

Our health colors our entire life. Ouractivities, both at work and play, every rela-tionship, the amounts and kinds of food weeat, our emotional state and even our person-alities impact how well we feel.

When you’ve had a headache, you took itwith you everywhere. It became of the centerof your whole life. If you felt sad or a part ofyou was ailing, all of you suffered. When youfelt wonderful, your exuberance and joy werereflected in your experience of life.

Health is the tapestry through which allthe threads of our lives are intimately woven.Pull one loose and you risk unraveling orweakening the whole.

One of the fundamental influences onhow we experience life is stress. We “see” iteverywhere, but it’s not really “out there.”Stress is the internal response we experi-ence to external changes and challenges,whether real or imagined -- a deadline atwork, an upcoming dinner with the in-laws,relationship issues or just our imaginationrunning wild.

We experience stress when we lose faithin our ability to cope, whether with the worldin general or with specific people and situa-tions. At some point in a busy day this feelingof helplessness can strike any of us and wefeel "stressed out."

Our stress response is a signal that ourbody and all its major systems have beenactivated. This classic fight-or-flight reac-tion is not just in our heads. lt‘s an automat-ic response that reverberates throughoutour entire body. Adrenaline is released, our

heart rate quickens,breathing becomes shal-lower, blood vessels on theskin surface contract,blood pressure rises,digestion and intestinalprocesses shut down,muscles tense up, thestomach tightens.

None of these condi-tions are meant to persistfor very long. The bodycouldn’t stand it. They areshort-term responses toimmediate dangers. Yet welive in a society that is constantly presentingus with stressful situations. Some are veryspecific, such as traffic jams, and some arerather vague, generalized feelings of being atthe mercy of other individuals and forcesbeyond our control.

Unless we take conscious action, ourstress response stays permanently turned on,even at low levels. Such extreme mobilizationcan only be maintained for so long before ourminds and bodies show signs of exhaustion.

Over a period of time, adrenal stimulationwith no discharge of energy will deplete vita-mins and minerals from the system, includingthose essential to the functioning of theimmune system like vitamins B and C.Elevated adrenal activity can also cause abuildup of fatty substances on blood vesselwalls, and damage the functioning of thedigestive system.

The antidote to the state of alert generat-ed by the stress response is relaxation. Only arelaxed and balanced mind and body canthrive. The healing power of nature operatesat its best only when the body allows it,through rest, relaxation, and the gentle, natu-ral flow of energy.

The remarkable thing about knowing howto relax is that you have more control overyour life. You gain tremendous confidencewith the knowledge that you can cope withstress and stressful situations. Instead of

reacting, you find yourself responding to peo-ple and situations from a place of calm andcenteredness. Things that used to bother youlose their power.

Reflexology is a non-invasive, naturalmethod for activating the healing powers ofthe mind and body through profound relax-ation. Reflexology provides a faithful, ongoingsource of inner strength and well being.

Reflexology is a both a method for helpingyou feel better now, and for enhancing youreveryday life by keeping you at the peak ofyour energies and creativity. Used as a pre-ventative measure for maintaining a well-bal-anced mind and body, reflexology can helpyou ward off illness and fatigue and maintainan optimal state of health and well-being.Whatever you do, you’ll do it with moreenthusiasm, joy, focus and energy.

The true nature of stress is that it startswithin each of us. And since it does, we can dosomething about it. Choose to start takingback control of your life right now. Makereflexology a part of your action plan.Experience a natural, powerful way toenhance the quality of your relationships,your health and your life.

Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, is a HolisticReflexologist and Life Wellness Coach andauthor of the best-selling book, Feet First: AGuide to Foot Reflexology. Visit www.laura-norman.com or call 561-272-1220

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health & fitnessFor most of us, our New Year’s resolutions

seem to be only distant memories now. To makematters worse, the cooler winter months havetaken a toll on our waistlines! If saying goodbyeto winter’s warmer layers helped you discover anextra inch or two (or three), no worries. It hap-pens to the best of us. With summer onlyaround the corner, I am here to offer you thetips and tools you need to not only shed thosefew winter pounds, but also to get excited andsuper-confident about showing off yourphysique around Delray this summer.

"Whoever wants to reach a distant goalmust take small steps." - Helmut Schmidt

No need to feel overwhelmed or discour-aged when it comes to initiating your weight lossgoals. You are not alone and I am here to sup-port and motivate you, put the kibosh on thoseexcuses, and walk you through the steps to beingsuccessful.

First of all, you must dedicate yourself toimproving the way you look and feel. One of themost effective ways of doing so is the techniqueof visual inspiration. Post motivational quotesand pictures around your home or workplace tokeep you focused, and picture in your mindexactly how you want to look and feel.

Another great way to utilize this techniqueis to treat yourself to a striking new swimsuit thatyou are eager to reveal on the sandy beaches ofDelray! Whether it is a traditional yet trendyone-piece, a tankini for the more daring, or abikini for the really audacious ladies, choose astyle that will really show off your dedication togetting in shape.

Be realistic while shopping for your swimsuit,but most importantly, choose one that screams“motivation” to keep you focused on your goalevery time you pass by it in your home. For youmen, trust me, this technique works for you, too.Don’t find yourself looking for excuses to avoidthe beach and social gatherings this summer. Getinspired to reach your fitness goals!

Since we all live in the trendiest city

around, we don’t have to look any further thanAtlantic Avenue itself to find our new swim-suits. I have narrowed it down to several bou-tiques that offer an excellent variety of suits forall tastes and budgets.

The Earth Collection, located at 517 EastAtlantic Ave., has gorgeous suits in uniquepatterns and styles ranging from $59 - $99.You can check out the different styles beforegoing there in person atwww.icapriccimilan.com. If you’re the moretrendy, athletic type, try Epic Surf Shop,located at 1122 East Atlantic Ave., which hasa wide variety of suits for both men andwomen, all under $80. The largest selection ofswimwear with the most stylish fashions canbe found at Kokonuts, 310 East Atlantic Ave.You will not be steered wrong in any of theselocal swimwear shops. Their employees arefriendly and willing to help you choose thebest suit to use for visual inspiration.

"If you want to be happy, set a goal thatcommands your thoughts, liberates your energyand inspires your hopes." -Andrew Carnegie

Even more important than swimwear shop-ping is goal setting. As a personal trainer whohas personally lost more than 60 pounds, I knowthat setting realistic and attainable goals will bethe most successful step to a healthier and hap-pier you! Instead of just saying “I will fit in mynew bikini this summer,” start using theacronym SMART for setting goals:

S – SPECIFIC. Goals need to be detailedand precise.

M – MEASURABLE. Take the time andeffort to measure and weigh yourself so you areable to clearly see your progress.

A – ACHIEVABLE. Make your goals rea-sonable and achievable.

R – REALISTIC. Be honest with yourselfwhen setting your goal.

T – TIME FRAMED. Goals need to havea time frame.

Don’t procrastinate. Grab a pen and startwriting down your goals according to theSMART plan!

It’s important not to be too hard on your-self if you suddenly feel a lack of motivationand get off track. Stay positive and focus onhow amazing you will feel after you haveachieved your goal. Be patient and remember:hard work always pays off. Break through yourself-limiting beliefs and start taking action tocatapult your confidence level this summer!

Finally, combine visual inspiration and theSMART goal-setting technique with my top“Beach Body Exercises” you can do anywhere.

Pushups: There are many variations youcan try, ranging from pushing off a wall in astanding position, to placing your feet on astep or chair. Push-ups will strengthen andsculpt your entire upper body.

Squats: Squats target the most problem-atic areas: thighs, hips and buttocks. Start withsitting on a chair and standing up, then grad-ually progress to a basic squat. Proper tech-nique is crucial, but when performed correct-

ly, squats are the crop de crème when itcomes to tightening and toning up!

Planks: Planks are an excellent abdominalexercise that builds core strength and stability.Keep your forearms and toes on the floor withyour torso rigid and hold for 10 seconds tostart. Over time, work up to 60 seconds.

Sprinting: Touted as the best fat burneraround, sprinting speeds up your metabolismand keeps your cardiovascular system inshape. Time is valuable. Dump your long andboring cardio sessions with bursts of sprintsfor 15 to 20 minutes.

Are you ready to leave your sarong athome this summer? Start today using mytriple- threat technique: 1) visual inspiration,2) SMART goal setting, and 3) Beach BodyExercises. Ignite the willpower from within tolook and feel your best this summer!

Taryn Shea Loughran is a certified personal trainer,motivational and wellness coach, fitness competitorand fitness model. Call her at 561-542-9536 or fol-low her at www.facebook.com/TarynSheaLoughranhttp://twitter.com/#!/TarynSLoughran

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Natural, Safe, Affordable,Successful HealingTechniques for All Agesand All Conditions!EVENTS & FREE CLASSESNatural Healing 101 Brunch with Dr. LynnFind out what foods, thoughts and postures can help your body to heal naturally!11am Saturday, April 7th or April 21st

Spinal Hygiene & Holistic FitnessLearn how to prevent “Text Neck” and live ahealthy “Chiro Chi” lifestyle. For you or your familymembers that use cell phones & computers.7pm on Tuesday, April 10th or April 24th

Open House SundayMay 6th • 1-5pm• Free Classes • Consultations • Holistic Healing • Chiropractic Exams • Chiro Chi • Massage• Acupuncture • Reiki • Homeopathy• Holistic Fitness • Color Aromatherapy• Dancing Spinal Chi Breathwork

and plenty of music and food!

Reservations are necessary for all events

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APRIL 2012FRIDAY • MARCH 30CRA Block Party—5pm-9pm –SW 5th Avenue Plaza. Meet theCRA. Live entertainment, Gospel choir competition. delraycra.org

The Delray Beach Bus Loop is Back! 6:00pm to 11:00pmRide the trolleys free til midnight! Receive a complimentarydrink at each bar/restarant! Only $20 PrePay atwww.BusLoop.org or $25 at the Door. All Proceeds benefit TheDelray Beach Public Library, Spirit of Giving, Milagro Center,Crohns and Colitis Foundation , and Caridad Center. Check-In atThe Delray Beach Library (100 West Atlantic Ave) Pizza Post-Party at Hurricane Lounge 10:30pm! Designated Drivers FreeAdmission. Venues include: Hangar 88, Park Avenue, Kevro'sArt Bar, Hurricane Lounge, Pepe's Hideaway, Bull Bar, Sail Innand Union. Visit www.BusLoop.org

FRIDAY-SUNDAY • MARCH 30-APRIL 1Rhythmic Circus – Feet Don’t Fail Me Now - The Crest Theatre.(Main Stage Series) This amazing dance troupe infuses hard-hitting tap, high spirited humor and phenomenal percussiondance to transform their tap shoes into instruments of rhythm.It’s an unforgettable show guaranteed to leave audiences of allages amazed at its unique “you have to see it to believe it”51 N. Swinton. www.oldschool.org 561-243-7922

SATURDAY • MARCH 31All People’s Day Diversity Festival: 9:30am to 5:00pmStarting at 11am see dazzling performances of dance, music,social theater, and poetry spanning the globe will commenceon the stage in 15 minute intervals. Over 40 interactive, mer-chandise and food booths will feature a diverse mix to see anddo for the whole family. To sign-up for free 9:30 to 11:00 amkid’s craft workshop call 561 495-9818. FREE! Event movedto Pompey Park - 1101 NW 2nd Street

Women in Jazz – Celebrate the women in jazz Arts Garage -180 NE 1st St. – 9pm delraybeacharts.org call 561-450-6357

SUNDAY • APRIL 1Rhythmic Circus – Feet Don’t Fail Me Now – 2pm. Percussivedance phenomenon at The Crest Theatre. 51 N. Swinton.www.oldschool.org 561-243-7922. Tickets $42.

Sunday Musical Matinee Series – Wayne Hosford, singer musi-cian, comedian and composer- Delray Beach Library 2pm.Tickets $15 per person at the Circulation Desk. 561-266-0194 www.delraylibrary.org

Book Signing 4 pm Steve Forman will speak and sign his newbook Boca Daze -Murder on the Beach Bookstore 273 NE 2ndAvenue www.murderonthebeach.com 561-279-7790

SUNDAY-SUNDAY • APRIL 1-8I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road! – AMusical- When a popular female singer turns 40, she mustchoose between embracing her age or maintaining an artificialyouth. Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. Tickets $30 – 561-272-1281 ex.4

THROUGH APRIL 8Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie Theatre at Arts Garage Inaugural Production - 180 NE First St.Wednesday - Friday at 7:30 pm | Saturday 6 pm | Sunday 2 pmThe perfect production to launch The Theatre at ArtsGarage is a musical play that celebrates the American spir-it, revels in the American folk music tradition, and honorsthe American character in tough economic times with fouractors playing 15 instruments. 2012 is the 100th birth-day of Woody Guthrie, America’s most revered 20thCentury folk singer. www.artsgarage.org and 561-450-6357

MONDAY-TUESDAY • APRIL 2-3The Crest Theatre - Old School Square: Jarrod Spector(Broadway Cabaret Series) After more than 1000 performanc-es on Broadway, he is still going strong as Frankie Valli in theTony, Olivier and Grammy award winning production of JerseyBoys. As a child, he was a finalist on Star Search and latermade is Broadway debut as the young Gavroche in LesMiserables. 51 N. Swinton. www.oldschool.org 561-243-7922

WEDNESDAY • APRIL 4Mercedes-Benz of Delray Presents Milagro Center's 2012 Miracle Masquerade: 6pm - 9pmArt Exhibit, STARS Performance, Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres,Silent Auction, Milagro Center Recognition Awards, 2012 Mercedes-Benz [email protected] 561.279.2970

Delray String Quartet: The Colony Hotel and Cabana Club Piano Masterworks: The Trout Quintet4pm $35 at door For information and reservations call 561-2134138 or Email [email protected]

Marketing your Biz using LinkedIn – 6pm – 7:30pm –Florida Women’s Business Center – 401 W. Atlantic Avenue.Free – 561-265-3790 x111 www.flwbc.org

National Walking Day—12pm—5pm—Worthing Park.Sponsored by the American Heart Association. 561-697-6618 4 Miracle Masquerade—6-9pm—Hosted by Mercedes Benzof Delray for The Milagro Center—$75. Cocktail hour, artexhibit & silent auction followed by live performance by theMilagro Stars. 561-279-2970 [email protected]

THURSDAY • April 5An Afternoon with Stephen Bogart - 2 pm, Crest Theatre, OldSchool Square; 51 N. Swinton Ave Tickets $40/$25, call561-243-7922, ext. 1; www.oldschool.org. Stephen Bogart,son of legendary acting icons Humphrey Bogart and LaurenBacall, will share his personal insights and funny stories of hisparents’ stage and screen history and will include rarely seenhome movies.

Complementary Wine Tasting – 5:30pm – 7:30pm – OldVines, Wine & Spirits. Wine tasting featuring environmentallysustainable wineries. 900 E. Atlantic Ave. www.oldvinesdelray-beach.com 561-276-2076

SATURDAY • APRIL 7Egg Hunt – 8am visit with the Easter Bunny, 8:30am EggHunt Starts – Free. Seacrest Soccer Complex, 2505 N.Seacrest Blvd. 561-243-7277 – Children ages 1-8 years oldare invited to bring their Easter Baskets and hunt for over10,000 Easter Eggs filled with candy and special [email protected]

Urban Underground– Exciting blend of R&B, Reggae, Jazz andHip Hop – 9pm - Arts Garage -180 NE 1st St. www.artsgarage.org call 561-450-6357 for tickets.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY • APRIL 7-87-8- Artists in the Park – Delray Art League Fine Art Exhibitionand sales – 10:00am – 4:30pm – Veterans Park Atlantic Avenue and the Intracoastal.

SUNDAY • APRIL 8Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30AM – 7:30AM, Beach Pavilion atAtlantic and A1A by the Delray Beach Interfaith ClergyAssociation. Contact Reverend Kathleen Gannon 561-276-4541.

South Florida Symphony – 7pm – Mendelssohn Octet &Shostakovich Two Pieces - Arts Garage -180 NE 1st St.www.artsgarage.org call 561-450-6357 for tickets.

TUESDAY • APRIL 10Author’s Series – The Amazing Story of Delray Beach, BocaRaton & Boynton Beach – presented by Alexander Simon.Delray Beach Library 2pm. 561-266-0194 www.delraylibrary.org

WEDNESDAY • APRIL 11Centennial Banner Unveiling - Delray Beach Library - 5pm.Celebrate the Library’s 99th birthday. 561-266-0194

THURSDAY • APRIL 12Ride and Remember – A Trolley Tour of the city’s five historicdistricts. Spady Cultural Heritage Museum – 170 NW 5th Ave10am – 12pm. $15 per person. 561-279-8883 orwww.spadymuseum.org

FRIDAY-SUNDAY • APRIL 13-1550th Annual Delray Affair - The most popular Arts and CraftsStreet Festival in Palm Beach County! Held outdoors along

Atlantic Avenue with more than 600 booths, family fun andkids’ places, food, continuous stage and more. Free admission.Park & Ride service will be available. 561-279-1380 x 22www.delrayaffair.com

SATURDAY • APRIL 14Jazz Project – Othello Molineaux – 9pm - Arts Garage -180NE 1st St. www.artsgarage.org Call 561-450-6357 for tickets.

SUNDAY • APRIL 15Jazz Project—Mad Romance 7pm - Arts Garage -180 NE 1stSt. www.artsgarage.org Call 561-450-6357 for tickets.

THURSDAY • APRIL 19Artists’ Alley Open Studios – 6pm – 10pm. Free and open tothe public. Working artists, wine & cheese. Cacace Fine Art,345 NE 4th St in the Artists’ Alley area of Pineapple Grove,west of NE 3rd St. www.cacaceart.com 561-276-1177

SATURDAY • APRIL 21 - SAVE THE DATE!Old School BeerFest at Old School Square EntertainmentPavilion; 51 N. Swinton Ave. 4pm - 8pmBeer tasting with 50 craft beers; live music with two of SouthFlorida's hottest bands; 15 gourmet food trucks; VIP Area withcomplimentary food, wine, beer and signature cocktails; seat-ing and other perks. Proceeds support the 2012-13 FreeFriday Concerts @ the Pavilion. A 21+ event. Tickets will beLIMITED! Advance tickets $30 & $75 (VIP); Gate: $40 & $85oldschool.org oldschoolbeerfest.com

Great American Clean Up – 8am – 10am – Sandoway House142 S. Ocean Blvd. Beach clean up. Delray Beach Parks &Rec. 561-243-7277. Get involved in the 2012 GreatAmerican Cleanup. www.mydelraybeach.com

Earth Day on the Avenue, 10:00 – Noon, Old School SquarePark, Free Family Friendly event, music, entertainment &crafts and plantings with the Mayor. Contact Rich Reade 561-243-7009.

Demonstrations of Sado, the Way of Tea – 12pm, 1pm, 2pm& 3pm - $5 with paid museum admission. Experience sado inthe tranquil setting of the Seishin-an, the Morikami’s authentictea house. Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road.www.morikami.org. 561-495-0233

Movie in the Park – Dusk – Catherine Strong Park. 1500 SW6th St. Free and suitable for all ages. Monthly event sponsoredby Delray Beach Parks & Rec. 561-243-7194. www.mydelraybeach.com

Jazz Project—Jesse Jones, Fr. 9pm - Arts Garage -180 NE 1stSt. www.artsgarage.org Call 561-450-6357 for tickets.

SUNDAY • APRIL 22Jonah Kim - Cellist - 7pm - Arts Garage -180 NE 1st St.www.artsgarage.org Call 561-450-6357 for tickets.

MONDAY • APRIL 232nd Annual Real Men Bake – 6pm – 10pm – Sundy House,106 S. Swinton Ave. All you can eat feast of baked goods(sweet & savory) prepared by men who are baking for acause. $15 at the door. 561-865-5778. Sponsored by theGFWC Women’s Club of Delray Beach on behalf of the CaringKitchen, the Achievement Centers and the Library.

FRIDAY-FRIDAY • APRIL 27-May 4Irish Theatre of Florida presents The Country Boy, The CrestTheatre. 51 N. Swinton. www.oldschool.org 561-243-7922.Call for showtimes.

FRIDAY • APRIL 27Classical Explosion—Valery Dolgin—7:30pm Arts Garage -180 NE 1st St. www.artsgarage.org Call 561-450-6357 for tickets.

SATURDAY • APRIL 28School of Art & Photography Open House – Old School SquareCrest Theatre Classrooms – 1:30pm – 4:30pm. 561-243-7922, ext. 317 www.oldschool.org Meet the art and photography instructors and learn aboutclasses and workshops for adults/kids.

Arts Garage Gala Gig– One Year Anniversary Arts Garage -180NE 1st St. – For more infor www.artsgarage.org or call 561-450-6357

Jam Session at The Beat Cup - 9pm – The Beat Cup Cafe -660 Linton Blvd. Come Jam with us! Improv only. We haveAmps and Beer. www.thebeatcupcafe.com

SATURDAY-SUNDAY • APRIL 28-29Artists in the Park – Delray Art League Fine Art Exhibition andsales – 10:00am – 4:30pm – Old School Square (Atlantic Avenue and Swinton)

SUNDAY • APRIL 29Barefoot by the Sea – 11am – 2pm – Sandoway House 142S. Ocean Blvd. Live reggae with the Tucker Academy, arts andcrafts, treasure hunt along the beach and historic beach walkscelebrating the route of the Barefoot Mailman. Palm Beachand Delray Beach Historical Societies. www.historicalsocietypbc.org 561-274-7263

Book Signing- 4 pm. Rhonda Pollero will speak and signSlightly Irregular - Murder on the Beach Bookstore 273 NE2nd Avenue, www.murderonthebeach.com 561-279-7790

Divas in Art – Enjoy a night of DivasArts Garage -180 NE 1st St. – 7pm-www.artsgarage.org Call 561-450-6357 for tickets.

SUNDAY • MAY 203rd Annual Sisters of Sunshine Annual Kickball TournamentKickin it 4 the Kids - Miller Field in Delray Beach (1905 SW4th Ave) 10:00am - 3:00pm. All proceeds contribute towardsschool supplies for Banyan Creek and Pine Grove elementaryschools. Official team entry fees are $300 per team due byMay 1st. Postgame party at Hurricane Bar & Lounge www.sistersofsunshine.org

APRIL EXHIBITSArtists in the Park – Fine art exhibition and sales. Sponsored byDelray Beach Art League. April 7 & 8, at Veterans Park, AtlanticAve & Intracoastal. April 28 & 29 at Old School Square, at thecorner of Swinton & Atlantic Avenues 10am – 4:30 pm 561-443-7797

Diana Nicosia: The World of Color: Italy, Brazil, France andKuwait. Original oil paintings by internationally acclaimed GulfStream artist. Cornell Museum, Old School Square. Tues-Sat,10:30am-4:30pm; Sun, 1-4:30pm. Through April 15th. 561-243-7922; oldschool.org.

Burlini: Pop Pluralist – Pop surrealist works by nationally recognized visionary artist, Christopher j. Burlini. CornellMuseum, Old School Square, Through April 15. 561-243-7922 oldschool.org

Old Techniques, New Interpretations: Japanese Prints from the1950s to 21st Century. – From the collection of Paul &Christine Meehan. Through May 6th. Morikami Museum,4000 Morikami Park Road. morikami.org. 561-495-02

Mariko Kusumoto: Unfolding Stories – Japanese artistMariko Kusumoto transforms metal sculptures and founditems into extraordinary music boxes, clocks and other con-structions. Through May 6th. Morikami Museum, 4000Morikami Park Road. morikami.org. 561-495-02

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DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY

All programs are free except the Sunday Musical MatineeSeries & the Lifelong Learning Community Institute Courses

Sunday, April 1 @ 2:00 p.m. – Sunday MusicalMatinee Series – Wayne Hosford – Tickets - $15.00per person available at the Circulation Desk

Monday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 1:00 p.m. –4:30 p.m. – Empowerment Zone presented byReference Librarian Brian Smith

Monday, April 2, 9, 16 23 & 30 @ 5:15 p.m. –Got Gaming? presented by Young Adult LibrarianLoanis Menendez-Cuesta

Tuesday, April 3 @ 2:00 p.m. – Healthy LivingSeries – “Oh My Aching Back” presented by DelrayMedical Center

Wednesday, April 4, 11, 18 & 25 @ 11:30 am –Socrates Café – Weekly discussion group facilitatedby Claire Drattell & Don Clare

Wednesday, April 4 @ 2:00 p.m. – Art Series –“Deco, DeBeers & Dali: Jewelers of the 20th & 21stCentury” presented by Phyllis Annunziato

Thursday, April 5 @ 11:30 a.m. – Lunch with Liz @the Library – “Planet Publicist-Living an Eco-Friendly Life” based on the insights of CameronDiaz presented by media personality & columnistLiz Sterling

Thursday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 1:00 p.m. –4:30 p.m. – Empowerment Zone presented byReference Librarian Brian Smith

Thursday, April 5 @ 2:00 p.m. – “The Ins and Outsof Online Dating” presented by Dr. Dale Koppel

Saturday, April 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 10:00 a.m. - TheWriter’s Studio weekly Saturday morning programContact Howard Gleichenhaus at 561-638-7251

Monday, April 9 & 23 @10:00 a.m. – Quilting Bee –twice monthly quilting classpresented by CatherineMarshall & Karen Pugh

Tuesday, April 10 @ 2:00 p.m. – Author’s Series –The Amazing Story of Delray Beach, Boca Raton &Boynton Beach” presented by Alexander “Sandy”Simon

Tuesday, April 10 @ 6:00 p.m. – Evening BookGroup - Palm Beach County Literary Society BookSelection - Title to be Announced presented byrotating book group leaders

Wednesday, April 11 from 2- 3:30 p.m. – BusinessSeries – “How Do You Want to be Remembered?”presented by Colleen R. Schuhmann, UBS FinancialServices

Thursday, April 12 @ 10 a.m. – Nobelity BookDiscussion Group - The Slave by Isaac Bashevis Singer presented by GilSchechtman

Thursday, April 12 & 26 @ 10:30 a.m. – Craft Series– “Knit ‘N Purl” presented by rotating facilitators

Wednesday, April 18 @ 2:00 p.m. – Author’sSeries – The Israeli Caper presented by Don E.Finegold

Thursday, April 19 @ 10:30 a.m. – Publix Apron’sCooking School Demonstration presented by ChefWes Bonner

Monday, April 23 @ 1:00 p.m. – Afternoon BookGroup – Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalierpresented by Librarian Kathleen Hensman

Monday, April 30 @ 2:00 p.m. – Cercle Français –French conversation group with rotating facilitators

FREE COMPUTER WORKSHOPSSIGN UP @ THE REFERENCE DESKApril 2 – BEGINNING COMPUTERS @ 11:00 a.m. April 3 – INTERNET @ 2:00 p.m.April 4 – E-MAIL @ 2:00 p.m.April 10 - FILE MANAGEMENT @ 2:00 p.m.April 11 - FACEBOOK @ 2:00 p.m.April 16 – BEGINNING COMPUTERS @ 11:00 a.m.April 17 - INTERNET @ 2:00 p.m.April 18 – E-MAIL @ 2:00 p.m.April 24 - FACEBOOK @ 2:00 p.m.April 25 - FACEBOOK @ 2:00 p.m.

Classes meet upstairs in the Tech. Center

Authors meet @ the Delray Beach Public Library

The Delray Beach Public Library wel-comes a variety of authors each month. Thisconstant stream of writers is part of the pop-ular Authors Series. Attend the followingprograms in April and hear these authorsspeak on many fascinating subjects!

• Thursday, April 5th @ 2:00 p.m. – Dr.Dale Koppel of Lake Worth will present aprogram titled: “The Ins and Outs of OnlineDating: How to Meet Mr. or Mrs. Right.”You’ll learn the do’s and don’ts, the top tenmistakes that men and women make, how towrite the perfect profile, and when and howto say yes or no and much more!

• Tuesday, April 10th @ 2:00 p.m. – LocalDelray Beach historian and author Alexander“Sandy” Simon will present a program titled:“The Amazing Story of Delray Beach, BocaRaton, Boynton Beach & Highland Beach.”You will learn everything you wanted to knowabout the development of South Palm BeachCounty and will probably be surprised by itsrich history. Don’t miss this entertaining andpopular event!

• Wednesday, April 11th @ 2:00 p.m. -Novelist Don E. Finegold will speak aboutthis latest mystery novel The Israeli Caper.

This book is the fifth of his SamanthaRobbins, Private Investigator series, and pitsthe psychic abilities of Samantha against theabductors of the American wife of a Greekbillionaire in Jerusalem in 2010. Mobstersand corrupt officials in both Israel and theUnited States are involved in the story. Thisis a must for all mystery aficionados!

These programs are free and open to thepublic. Books will be available for purchaseand autographing. Registration is not required.

“Abstract Art & Mixed Media” @the Delray Beach Public Library

The DelrayBeach PublicLibrary, locatedat 100 WestAtlantic Avenue,is proud to pres-ent a new artexhibit entitled:“Abstract Art &Mixed Media”on display at the Delray Beach Library’s 2ndfloor Gallery from March 31, 2012 throughJune 2, 2012. This unique exhibit featuresDelray Beach artist Raquel Gaudet. In this

exhibit Raquel showcases her acrylic andmixed media abstracts with a very special flair.

Raquel Gaudet grew up in El Salvadorand through her many travels she gatheredthe inspiration for her work. She has her art-work in private collections throughout theglobe including El Salvador, Taiwan,Australia, Italy and the United States. She isa member of the Delray Art League.

Music & Art - Natural Together@ the Delray Beach Library

We at the Delray Beach Public Library,100 West Atlantic Avenue, believe that artand music go together so we are pleased toannounce some upcoming programs in Aprilthat fit this description!

• Sunday, April 1st @ 2:00 p.m. – Thefourth and last concert of our “2012 SundayMusical Matinee Series” will feature enter-tainer Wayne Hosford, an award-winning andcritically acclaimed singer, musician, comedi-an and composer. In addition to his originalsongs, his repertoirespans Broadway,contemporary andAmerican popularmusic from the1960s to today.Tickets are $15 perperson and areavailable at theCirculation Desk.

• Wednesday,April 4th @ 2:00p.m. – Boca residentPhyllis Annunziato will present a programtitled: “Deco, DeBeers & Dali: Jewelers of the20th & 21st Centuries.” Ms. Annunziato hasbeen teaching jewelry design and fabricationsince 1984 and lecturing on the history and artsince 202. She is a past president of Womenin the Visual Arts, Inc., a south Florida organi-zation dedicated to promoting the visual artsfor artists and the community.

These programs are free and open to thepublic except for the Sunday MusicalMatinee Series programs. Registration is notrequired.

For further information on the many programs at theDelray Beach Public Library, please visit our website atwww.delraylibrary.org or call the Director of CommunityRelations at 561-266-9490.


events calendar DELRAY BEACH CITY DIRECTORY

Delray Beach City Hall100 NW 1st Avenue

Delray Beach, Florida 33444www.mydelraybeach.com

General Information(561) 243-7000

Emergency 9-1-1

Non-Emergency(561) 243-7800

Citizen Service Requests(561) 243-7012

City Manager’s Office(561) 243-7010

Utility Billing(561) 243-7100

Water/Sewer Maint.(561) 243-7312

Parks & Recreation(561) 243-7250

Municipal Golf Course(561) 243-7380

City Clerk’s Office(561) 243-7050

Jobline(561) 243-6201

PBC Animal Control(561) 276-1344

Police Department(561) 243-7888

Fire Department(561) 243-7400

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Conch, Conch Fritters, ConchSalad and Golden Crabs

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Delray Beach, FL. – Long heralded asSouth Florida’s most popular Sunday Brunch,the Sundy House is now offering an extensiveraw bar, a gourmet carving station, live musicand an array of specialty drinks. Brunch isserved within the historic property’s lush trop-ical gardens overlooking its freshwater pools,or within its sunny scenic rooms.

The raw bar includes oysters, king crabclaws, clams, jumbo shrimp, and caviar. Thecarving station features prime rib, lean porktenderloin, filet mignon, ham and turkeybreast; new drink offerings, including a Bloody

Mary bar, Bellinis, and vodka cock-tails, as well as champagne,Mimosas and more. The price is$58, excluding tax and gratuities.

“Our award-winning brunch isknown throughout South Floridaand is already very popular, but wewanted to enhance it even more andexpand our offerings to please everypalette,” said Marco Pistella, gener-al manager of the Sundy House.

Located in the heart of historicdowntown Delray Beach, the SundyHouse is an award-winning restau-

rant and boutique inn, listed on the NationalRegister of Historic Places. The secludedretreat’s luxurious guest accommodations,sumptuous décor and modern amenities areall nestled within an acre of stunning tropicalgardens.

With its magnificent views and superb culi-nary creations, the renowned Sundy HouseRestaurant serves fresh, local, seasonal fare andan extensive wine list, to be savored indoors oral fresco, and is open for lunch and dinner. Theopen-air bar is a popular evening spot for pre-or after-dinner drinks. Additionally, the sophis-ticated Roux Bamboux Lounge features a con-temporary décor and alluring vibe ideal forcocktails and conversation.

Sundy Brunch is from 10:30 a.m. to 2p.m. each Sunday. For reservations, call561-272-5678.

Sundy House Unveils New Sunday BrunchRaw bar, upgraded carving station, Bloody Mary bar

Delray Beach, FL – Cathy Balestriere,the general manager of Crane’s BeachHouseHotel & Tiki Bar, announced that the KeyWest-style location had a blockbusterMangos & Margaritas March, and is kickingoff a full season of South-of-the-Borderenticements, including:

• Special Fiesta Package that includesluxury suite or beachhouse room that comescomplete with two fresh mangos, twoMargaritas and fresh baked rum cake.Summer travel rates start at $169 a night fora beachhouse room and $199 a night for aone-bedroom suite.

The recent Night in Havana, a Cuban-themed reception to kick-off the premierePan American Art Auction in Delray Beach,was held this past March 16. The hot hap-pening offered a preview of amazing and col-lectable Latin American art, a genuine pre-mium cigar roller from P, Benitez Cigars andlive music poolside, plus a variety of tropical

drinks including Mango-infused Mojitos andtasty Cuban themed hors d’oeuvres.

“Crane’s is a perfect place to kick backand enjoy a fine fiesta,” promises Balestriere.“No shirt? No shoes? No worries!”

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary inscenic Delray Beach, Crane’s BeachHouseHotel & Tiki Bar offers an incredible KeyWest-like experience just one block awayfrom the Atlantic Ocean.

The fun and festive boutique hotel with 27distinctive guest suites, all nestled within a lush,tropical setting, creates a tranquil environment,even though the hotel is just steps away fromthe shops and restaurants along Delray Beach'shot and happening Atlantic Avenue. The pool-side Tiki Bar is stocked with an array of tropicaldrinks, wines and both domestic and importedbeer, with a music-filled happy hour from 5 to9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

For more information call 561.278.1700or visit www.cranesbeachhouse.com

Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel celebratesMangos & Margaritas and more - Olé!

Volleyball tournament brings majorTV exposure to Delray Beach scene

WETLANDS & WILDLIFE: - April 2, 13 3:00 - 5:00pm Wakodahatchee is a man-madewetland which has become a favorite for birdersand photographers. Bring your binoculars and join a3⁄4 mile guided boardwalk tour to learn more aboutFlorida’s wetland ecosystems. Ages 7-adult • No Fee

HAMMOCK TRAILS: - April 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17&1810:00am Join a guided walk on the quarter-milelong boardwalk. Explore this rare remnant ofcoastal hardwood hammock. All ages • No Fee

ECO-WATCH: - April 4, 18 7pm - 8:30pmAre you interested in learning about the naturalworld around us? $5 donation.

MANGROVE PADDLE: April 5, 2110:30am - 12:30pmEnjoy a naturalist guided tour from the boardwalkat Rutherford Park, followed by a paddle throughthe mangrove trails. Ages 7-adult. Member $15 Non-member $22

GREEN TURTLE GALLOP & TURTLE TROT April 17:15 am - Join us for the 3nd Annual Green TurtleGallop 10K run and 1-mile Turtle Trot. The pro-ceeds will support Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’sSea Turtle Rehabilitation Center. Register atwww.active.com.

BEACH TREASURES: April 18 3:30pm - 5:00pmLimpets & topsnails are a few of the shells you canfind on Florida’s beaches. Meet at the Center tolearn about seashells and the animals that makethem. Caravan to Red Reef Beach Park and searchfor ocean treasures. All ages. An adult must signup and participate with children.Member $5 Non-member $8

SEINING THE LAGOON: April 17 3:30pmExplore the grasses and flats of the IntracoastalWaterway behmains of ancient animals. Ages 7

ECO-EGG HUNT April 6 Ages 5-7 1:30pm - 2:30 pmAges 8-10 10:30am - 11:30 amIt’s spring! Lots of animals are laying eggs. Look at themany egg shapes and sizes and learn about the ani-mals that lay them. Then join us down in the butterflygarden to collect your own eggs. Cost per child: Member $10 Non-member $15

Tuesday, April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2012Ikenobo Ikebana Flower Arrangement1pm – 3pm $70 (Members $60) + Flower fee of $60At Oki Education Center, 4-week session

Wednesday, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2012Sogetsu Ikebana Flower Arrangement10:30 a.m. – 12:30 pm or 1:30pm – 3:30pm$70 (Members $60) + Flower fee of $40 At Oki Education Center, 4-week session.

Thursday, April 5, 2012Japanese Prints on the World Stage: The ModernTransformation of a Traditional Medium 7:15pm – 8:30pm (Museum doors open at 6pm $10 (Members $7). At Morikami Theater

Thursday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2012Sumi-e Ink Painting Floral 10:30am – 12:30pm$60 (Members $55). Advance registration required.At Oki Education Center Studio, 4-week session

Thursday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2012Sumi-e Ink Painting Landscape 1:30pm – 3:30pm $60 (Members $55). Advance registration required.At Oki Education Center Studio, 4-week session

Friday, April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2012Sogetsu Ikebana Flower Arrangement IntroductoryClass 10:30am – 12:30pm$70 (Members $60) + Flower fee of $40At Oki Education Center, 4-week session

Sunday, April 15 & 22, 2012Sado Omote Senke Tea Ceremony Class11am – 12pm$45 (Members $40). Please contact 561-495-0233, ext. 210, or [email protected] At Seishin-an Tea House

Saturday, April 21, 2012Demonstrations of Sado, the Way of Tea12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm $5 (with paid museumadmission). Reservations are required for groups of10 or more. Please call 561-495-0233, ext. 210.At Seishin-an Tea House

Through Sunday, May 6, 2012Old Techniques, New Interpretations: JapanesePrints from the 1950s to the 21st Century. Alsoexperience Mariko Kusumoto: Unfolding Stories10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free with paid admission

www.morikami.org www.gumbolimbo.org

The Seagate Hotel’s stunning mega-aquarium was recently selected byShermansTravel, and featured on TheHuffington Post, as one of world’s finest on-property hotel aquariums. As Delray Beach’sonly luxury boutique hotel, The Seagate’sbeachfront location and tropical allure extendthroughout the property through four aquari-ums featuring 72 species of marine life.

The 2,500-gallon aquarium in the Hotel’slobby is a captivating attraction for both guestsand local residents. The structure brims withbrightly-colored coral and countless redfish

whose striking presence brings the beachwithin reach.

Another 750-gallon aquarium teems withstriking red lionfish, while the 500-gallonaquarium in the Grand Hall features a varietyof moray eel species.

The fourth aquarium is in the Hotel’saward-winning restaurant, Atlantic Grille.Located behind the eatery’s lively bar andlounge, the marine showcase is filled with moonjellyfish that inspired its name, Jellies Bar.

For reservations or more information, call877-577-3242

Seagate Hotel recognized forits world-class hotel aquarium

DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative (DBMC), the PalmBeach County Sports Commission and the Seagate Hotel & Spa worked together to bring theExtreme Professional Volleyball tournament onto Delray Beach for the very first time inSeptember of last year. The goal for adding the new event to the annual roster was to bringmajor exposure to the city through a new and fun event, highlighting the beach.

A 30 second television spot titled “The Big Swing – Delray Beach” was created out of theone-day tournament and aired a whopping 104 times. There were 31 television segments dis-cussing the Delray Beach leg of the national tournament and 520 mentions during othershows. The total number of subscribers for the network came to 168 million.

The DBMC, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission and the Seagate Hotel are offi-cially in discussions to host the National Championship Tour for 2012. “Bringing the EVPTour to Delray Beach last year was such a wonderful experience. We were very impressed atthe support we received on the community, city and county levels while planning the tourna-ment,” says Ross Balling, Tournament Commissioner for the EVP Tour. “The volleyball com-munity, the Seagate Hotel, the DBMC and the Palm Beach Sports Commission were allincredibly welcoming and helpful. It is a no brainer for us to bring the National Tour toDelray Beach,” he adds.

For more information call 561-279-1380 ext. 17, www.downtowndelraybeach.com

www.DelrayPineapple.com Your Downtown Delray Beach Community Newspaper APRIL 2012

THEPINEAPPLE

delray beachBUSINESS•REALESTATE

by Jamie SalenThe Pineapple Staff Writer

“ If service is the rent you pay for yourexistence on this earth, are you behind in your rent?” - Robert G. Allen

By Robert Allen’s standards, PasqualRanich, owner of the Hurricane Bar &Lounge, a local watering hole just off EastAtlantic Avenue in downtown DelrayBeach, is anything but behind on his rent.

As a staple in the community for 31years, Pasqual began his love affair withDelray Beach the day his grumbling tummyled him off of highway 95 and into Boston’son The Beach for what was supposed to bea quick bite to eat on his way to the Keys.Within an hour he was offered a job at thepopular beachfront hangout, which heimmediately accepted. “I never lookedback,” Pasqual simply explains.

During his long career as beloved bar-tender and manager at Boston’s, Pasqual sawDelray Beach transformed from a smallundeveloped town into a thriving tourist des-tination. Today, as a business owner himself,he recognizes the importance of keeping thecommunity spirit alive in Delray Beach.

“We all have something to offer the com-munity. Some might have money to give.Some have a service to donate. Some mightjust have a couple hours of their time to offer.What I have is the Hurricane Bar & Lounge,so that is what I contribute,” says Pasqual.

“Contribute” seems an understatementwhen you take a look at the long list of caus-es Pasqual has supported. The HurricaneBar & Lounge has become a big part of thesolution to a widespread problem of need.From healthcare to homelessness and edu-cation, Pasqual addresses universal prob-lems on a community level. “We hear in thenews every day that the rising cost of health-

care has become a crippling problem formany, but what we rarely hear is how thisproblem has affected the family living nextdoor to us,” explains Pasqual.

“We may not be able to solve the nation-al health crisis in my corner bar, but with alittle bit of charity we can ensure thewoman who lives next door to us can haveher kidney transplant,” he adds. “SupportOur Lisa’s Kidney Transplant Fund” beganwith a pair of best

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Hurricane Bar & Lounge owner, Pasqual Ranich

CRA focus on West AtlanticAvenue continues goal ofextending downtown to I-95by Paula DetwillerSpecial to The Pineapple

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.— The ownerof a small shop on West AtlanticAvenue in Delray Beach remembers

when most people thought of downtownDelray as “everything east of Swinton Avenue.”

But in recent years, said Woodrow Lockett,who operates iShip Pack & Ship at 402 WestAtlantic Avenue, “I’ve seen the transition that’shappening, and I think it’s awesome.”

That transition is the ongoing redevelop-ment of the western portion of AtlanticAvenue, downtown Delray’s main thorough-fare. For many years, the Delray BeachCommunity Redevelopment Agency (CRA)has been acquiring and assembling propertyalong West Atlantic Avenue in order to facili-tate redevelopment, with the ultimate goal ofextending downtown business activity west-ward to Interstate 95.

Milestones in the CRA’s efforts haveincluded the development of the mixed-useAtlantic Grove project in 2006, the completionof the West Atlantic Avenue beautificationproject in 2009, and the creation of the WestAtlantic Plaza in 2010. The CRA also assem-bled numerous land parcels that resulted in thedevelopment of the South County Courthouseand the new Delray Public Library, two keypublic facilities that attract hundreds of people

to West Atlantic Avenue each day.Now the agency is focusing on developing

vacant parcels west of SW 6th Avenue—andthe effort is picking up steam. The CRA is cur-rently finalizing agreements with a developerfor construction of a moderately priced hotelin the 900 block of West Atlantic Avenue.

“The hotel project has generated newinterest in the area, so we’re now solicitingproposals for the redevelopment of additionalproperty near the hotel site,” said CRAExecutive Director Diane Colonna.

On March 12, the CRA issued a Request

for Proposals (RFP) for the development of5.07 acres of CRA-owned property on WestAtlantic between SW 6th and SW 9thAvenues. Developers have until June 1 to sub-mit their plans for consideration. Proposalsmay be for all or a portion of the properties,and may also include the use the CRA’s devel-opment incentives, such as a long-term landlease through the Land Value InvestmentProgram.

Economic Development Director VinNolan said the hotel project is a signal to thebroader development community that there isnew momentum in the West Atlantic area.

“There have been few new projects in andaround that region for a number of years, part-ly because of the recent economic decline,”Nolan said. “But development of a hotel facil-ity has definitely piqued the interest of otherdevelopers, for both the West Atlantic corridor

and Delray Beach in general.”Existing West Atlantic Avenue businesses

are greeting the news with anticipation. “The hotel will be a great improvement in

upgrading Delray,” said Linda Singleton, delimanager at Tony’s Market & Deli at the cor-ner of NW 3rd Avenue and West AtlanticAvenue. “I live right over there, on Southwest14th Avenue, and I think it’s a real positive

thing, especially because it will bring jobs.”Evelyn Jones, owner of Salon on the

Avenue at 301 West Atlantic Avenue, said sheis excited about having a business-class hotel afew blocks down the street.

“All the merchants on the west end of theAvenue want the same action as the east endhas. We want to see traffic in our stores,” saidJones, “and other developers coming in andbuilding more things.”

What might those things include?The current RFP expresses preference

for a single-phased project

May 4 event takes place atOffice Depot headquarters

The City of Delray Beach invites the pub-lic to attend the upcoming Chick-fil-ALeadercast on Friday, May 4, 2012, from 7:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Office DepotCorporate Headquarters, located at 6600North Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Chick-fil-A Leadercast is a one-day leaderdevelopment event that is broadcast live fromAtlanta, Georgia to hundreds of sites through-out the nation, including the City of DelrayBeach. This year's program will be held atOffice Depot's LEED Gold certifiedCorporate Headquarters and will focus on the"Power of Choice."

A diverse group of internationally-

acclaimed authors, leadership experts andpractitioners will share insights that will helpleaders empower others at work, at home andin the community to make choices that matter.Speakers for this year's event include:

• Tim Tebow, NFL quarterback, HeismanTrophy winner and best-selling author

• Urban Meyer, ESPN analyst, formerhead football coach for the University ofFlorida and new head football coach at OhioState University

• Soledad O'Brien, Anchor and specialcorrespondent for CNN

• Marcus Buckingham, Strength strategist,best-selling author and researcher

• Patrick Lencioni, Best-selling author andpresident of The Table Group

• John Maxwell, Leadership expert andbest-selling author

• Angela Ahrendts, CEO, Burberry • Roland Fryer, Professor at Harvard

University and CEO of the EducationInnovation Laboratory

• Andy Stanley, Best-selling leadershipauthor and communicator

Redevelopment Gains Momentum

“Downtown shouldbe all the way fromthe beach to I-95”Woodrow Lockett, iShip Pack & Ship

City of Delray Beach invites publicto attend Chick-fil-A Leadercast

Evelyn Jones, owner of Salon on the Avenue, anticipates new business that a West Atlantic hotel could bring.

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friends, both named Lisa, who were luckyenough to be an exact match when one sud-denly needed a new kidney. While a trans-plant would initially save Lisa’s life, she wouldalso need $1,500 a month in order to purchasethe lifesaving medicine not covered by herinsurance company. The event held at TheHurricane raised enough money to cover herannual medical costs.

“Big Mama Essie Reeds Team of Life” isanother perfect example of a worldwide crisisbeing fought on a community level. WhenPasqual was introduced to the one-womancharity powerhouse that had taken on theproblem of poverty in his area, he knew he hadto help. Mama Reed, a struggling local moth-er who had dedicated herself to feeding thepoor and offering her time to at-risk children,presented a perfect opportunity for a fundrais-ing event at the Hurricane. Pasqual and hispatrons came together to support events, raf-fles and gift certificates all in the name of BigMamma. “The causes I choose to support havea common thread of community. There areamazing people doing amazing things rightunder our noses every day,” says Pasqual.

“Sisters of Sunshine” is another prime exam-ple of the type of grass-roots fundraising Pasqualfavors. The group recently held a series of 40 ben-efits, each in the name of a different educationalgroup in the area. The Hurricane Bar and Loungewas a major part of “Kickin it for the Kids,” a kick-ball tournament designed to raise money for localeducation programming. Habitat for Humanity,Karen Slattery Education Research Center andDelray Citizens for Delray Police are just anotherhandful of causes adopted by Pasqual and theHurricane Bar and Lounge in the last year.

Pasqual and his service in the communityrepresent an important trend in philanthropy.It has not been easy for small businesses any-where in recent years and often times, strug-gle breeds isolationism. What we can learn isto take a step back and see what we as busi-ness leaders can do to help our community. Inthe end, every step we take to help another isa step we take toward each other, and therehas always been power in unity.

For more information on the charitiesnamed in this article contact Pasqual Ranichat the Hurricane Bar and Lounge 561-278-0282. www.hurricanelounge.com

Pasqual Ranich from page 25 Financial Planning Seminarsset at Delray Beach Library

The Delray Beach Public Library, 100 WestAtlantic Avenue, continues to offer the commu-nity programs on all aspects of financial plan-ning. Two upcoming seminars are listed below.

Wednesday, April 11 2:00 – 3:30 pmIn conjunction with UBS Financial

Services, a free informational seminar titled:“How Do You Want to be Remembered?” isscheduled. This seminar will discuss the valueof an estate plan to preserve your legacy andtransfer your wealth and values to the peoplewho matter most to you. The seminar will bepresented by Colleen R. Schuhmann, Vice-President – Investments, at UBS FinancialServices with Guest Speaker M. AdamBankier of the Bankier Law Firm.

Refreshments will be served and it is suggest-ed to reserve your seat with Natalya Bagmet:561-367-1871 or [email protected].

Wednesday, May 2 @ 2:00 pm Certified Financial Planner Barry

Rabinowitz will ask “Will You Outlive YourIncome During Retirement?” He will offer 10effective investment principles and questionsyou should ask any financial advisor includingwhat is a safe withdrawal rate and what are thepitfalls of playing it too safe. The informationmay prove invaluable whether or not you arenear retirement.

These programs are free and open to thepublic. For further information on the manyprograms at the Delray Beach Public Library,please call the Director of CommunityRelations @ 561-266-9490 or visit our websiteat www.delraylibrary.org.

1st Annual Wine andSeafood Festival comingto Delray Beach this fall

With a fifty year history of running success-ful events in the city, including the much herald-ed Delray Affair, The Delray Beach Chamber ofCommerce looks to extend its economic impacton the city by producing an event in the begin-ning of the traditional tourist season. The FirstAnnual Wine and Seafood Festival will takeplace on the East end of Atlantic Avenue and isthe result of merchant requests for an event to

highlight the businesses in that area.Applications are now being accepted for

vendors and exhibitors. Sponsorship informa-tion for the event, scheduled for November 10and 11, 2012 on East Atlantic Avenue, can beobtained by contacting Nancy Stewart-Franczak or Sarah Vallely at 561-279-0907.

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Chick-fil-A from page 25

• Sheena Iyengar, Author of The Artof Choosing and world-renowned experton choice.

Tickets for this event must be purchasedin advance and are $65 or $55 for studentsand non-profit organizations. Lunch, refresh-ments, Leadercast journal and parking areincluded. To purchase tickets, visitwww.bit.ly/delrayleadercast or contact DotBast for group ticketing at 561-243-7127 orby E-mail at [email protected].

This is the third year that the City ofDelray Beach has hosted this dynamic confer-ence and the first year partnering with OfficeDepot and the Office Depot Foundation as

Platinum Sponsors. Local innovators, includ-ing Mary Wong, President of the OfficeDepot Foundation, Dr. Laura Skellchock ofIntegrative Dermatology and John Giordanoof G&G Holistic, will offer insights into com-munity leadership during lunch sessions.Chick-fil-A Leadercast will be the beginningof a yearlong process of bringing innovativeleaders together to challenge and encourageeach other at roundtable and networkingevents. All ticket holders will be invited toparticipate in these half-day conferences at noadditional charge.

For more information on the Chick-fil-ALeadercast, visit www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com.


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LOVING DELRAY BUT STILL NOTREADY TO BUY? - RENT INSTEAD

The time has come. You are ready to make the move, but you just don't have the time to house hunt.Renting in Delray Beach is a great option while you get to know the area or if you just aren't

ready to commit to home ownership. Delray Beach has many full time residents who choose torent and some "Snowbirds" who only sign leases for three to four months a year.

Long term, short term, furnished and unfurnished are terms you will need to familiarizeyourself with if you decide to go the process alone. I might suggest soliciting the help of a localRealtor as their fee is regularly paid by the landlord and their local insight can be extremely use-ful. Either way the following info should prove helpful.

Typically short term rentals will be fully furnished - literally down to the silverware. This isextremely attractive to seasonal renters as you can just throw your clothes in the car and comedown for the winter. Since part of your monthly rent payment goes to cover the cost of thesenecessities, rents can often run 50% higher for the same type of unit. This increase also coverspart of the owner’s expenses since the unit may have some months of vacancy during summermonths. Seasonal rental landlords are also required to pay taxes on the rent which adds to theprice and is usually passed on to you, the tenant.

Renting with pets can be difficult. The large majority of available rentals are in condo or

townhouse buildings and because many of these types of residences share common areas (walk-ways, stairways, or elevators) to gain access to ones unit, the size, breed, or even the question ofallowing a pet at all will most likely be regulated. If old Roofus the Doberman is upwards of 40pounds you may need to rent a single family home, as there are very few places that will accepthim. Also expect to pay a pet deposit which often range between $250 to $500.

Some popular long-term options are duplexes and townhomes. If the landlord likes pets theymay even allow the aforementioned Mr. Roofus to reside with you. This style of home gives youthe feeling of home ownership and affords some additional privacy as compared to a condo. Unitslike these are typically owned by investors who renovate the inside and update appliances along

with other fixtures. Exterior maintenance and landscaping is often provided by the land-lord or the home owners association but be sure to have this outlined in your lease.

Another option is an address like Worthing Place on SE 2nd Avenue. Thisis a rental community very reminiscent of a New York apartment building.

A staffed front desk greets you as you enter the front door, at whichpoint all guests are required to sign in. They also offer dry clean-

ing service and grocery delivery through local vendors. This isa great option for the busy couple or traveling busi-

nessperson since the property is completely maintained,requiring the tenant to just lock thedoor when they leave. Top of the linefurnishings like this will run youupwards of $2,000/month for a 2-bed-room unit, yet there is typically lesssecurity deposit required as opposedto renting from a private owner.

What do you have to considerwhen calculating how much you canafford for rent? Typically private land-lords will require first month, last

month, and a security deposit equal to one month's rent before mov-ing in. With a few exceptions you will still need to obtain your ownconnection to sewer/water, electric, and any cable or entertainmentservice. Unless prior agreement has been obtained, the landlord car-ries homeowners insurance on the dwelling. Renters are typically

required to obtain renters or contents insurance, as the landlord’s policy will not cover your person-al possessions or fixtures in the event of theft or loss due to fire/water.

Most landlords in Delray Beach are required to obtain a landlord permit which you maywant to confirm has been issued before signing your lease. These permits are issued at cityhall and cost around $60 according to www.mydelraybeach.com.

What are you waiting for? Come join us in paradise. Come eat or come play, you'll want tostay - in beautiful Downtown Delray!

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Delray CRA seeksnew development forWest Atlantic Avenue

The Delray Beach CommunityRedevelopment Agency (CRA) has issued aRequest for Proposals (RFP) for approximate-ly 5.07 acres of CRA-owned property alongthe West Atlantic Avenue corridor in thedowntown area. Proposals are due to the Cityof Delray Beach Purchasing Division at CityHall (100 NW 1st Avenue) by 2:00 pm onMonday, May 21, 2012.

Developers may submit proposals for a por-tion of or all of the redevelopment sites, whichare located on the south side of West AtlanticAvenue between SW 6th and 9th Avenues.Most of the land is commercially zoned, withportions zoned to allow medium density resi-dential use. Desired uses include office space,retail and restaurant uses, as well aspublic/shared parking that can promote pedes-trian activity and bring new jobs to the area.

Proposals may include the use of theCRA's economic development incentives,designed to promote redevelopment projectsand job creation. Incentives are subject to

available funding and CRA board approval. Over the years, the CRA has invested

heavily in the West Atlantic Avenue corridorand the surrounding neighborhoods. Recentbeautification projects have improved medi-ans, sidewalks, landscaping, alleyways andstreetscapes in the area. The CRA's mostrecent RFP resulted in plans to construct anew hotel along the corridor.

The current RFP contains a no-lobbyingprovision, prohibiting potential applicants,including their team members, consultantsand representatives, from contacting CRAcommissioners or staff on any matter relatedto the RFP. Inquiries must be submitted inwriting to the City's Procurement Official inthe Purchasing Division at City Hall.Interested parties will be able to address staffdirectly at a voluntary pre-application meet-ing, scheduled for Friday, March 30, 2012, at10:00 am, in the First Floor ConferenceRoom at City Hall.

To download an electronic version of theRFP, go to http://bit.ly/xsYyOM. Questionsabout the RFP must be submitted in writingto the City of Delray Beach PurchasingDivision, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach,FL 33444.

with a mix of uses consisting of Class “A”office space with retail, restaurant, and serviceuse components as well as shared or publicparking. A series of studies and public meet-ings revealed that the community would like tosee service uses such as a pharmacy, a restau-rant, and a medical or dental office along thecorridor. Nolan said those uses make sensefrom an urban development perspective.

“Once you put a hotel in there, some-thing like a pharmacy is even more likely tocome, because it complements that type offacility,” Nolan said.

Among the factors that the CRA will usein judging developer proposals: the inclusionof a local employment hiring program, and

the services and economic benefit the proj-ect will bring to the surrounding communi-ty—all of which is music to the ears of mer-chants like Lockett.

“Downtown should be all the way fromthe beach to I-95,” Lockett said. Then, refer-ring to the area’s ZIP code, he concluded witha smile: “We need more in the 3-3-4-4-4!”

For more information, or to download acopy of the RFP for West Atlantic Properties,visit the CRA website at www.delraycra.org orcontact the CRA office at (561) 276-8640.

Paula Detwiller writes professionally forthe CRA and other clients. Her website/blogcan be found at www.pdwrites.com.

Miami Beach, FL - Luxury real estate com-pany Douglas Elliman has expanded their terri-tory in the South Florida market while strategi-cally hiring new agents. Marcelo Martin, origi-nally of Sao Paulo, Brazil, is the first agent tojoin Douglas Elliman Florida (DEF) with theSenada Adzem Team located in Boca Raton.

Martin brings to DEF over 12 years ofexperience in the construction and real estatedevelopment industries. Martin’s involvementin the events and non-profit community inDelray Beach since 2001 has made him a wide-ly recognized name in the community and isparticularly engaged in The AchievementCenters for Children and Families and TheDelray Beach Marketing Cooperative.

Martin’s international ties include that ofChile and Argentina, but his main focus ismarketing to and connecting buyers inBrazil with domestic sellers. “Currently theBrazilian market is purchasing with little tono financing. Also, up to 85% of Brazilianbuyers paid in cash and 47% of those buyersare purchasing homes as a vacation or sea-sonal home.”

Additionally Martin states “I look for-ward to bringing the largest growing inter-national market, Brazil, to the Delray Beacharea through strategic marketing in theseinternational marketplaces. My experienceand innovative marketing techniques of theSenada Adzem Team will prove to be anasset to anyone looking to buy or sell theirreal estate in today’s market.”

DEF is the only firm in South Floridawith an unprecedented referral network ofover 4,000 real estate professionals in the U.S.and a substantial financial sponsor, The VectorGroup, which has a $ 1.5 billion market cap.DEF also holds an exclusive and strategicpartnership with Europe's leading real estatefirm, Knight Frank. Their international net-

work includes 6,000 professionals among 207offices in 43 Countries in 6 continents.

“From the moment we receive a listing,details of your property are sent to matchingbuyers within 24 hours. DEF’s exclusive inter-

national partnership with Knight Frank ensuresthat all properties with a list price of over $2 mil-lion will appear on Knight Frank's GlobalResidential Search Platform,” Martin states.

The Senada Adzem team is a verydynamic team of DEF that is made up ofhighly-qualified real estate professionalswho speak 10 languages including Russian,Greek, French, Bosnian, Japanese, African,Croatian and, with the addition of MarceloMartin, Portuguese and Spanish.

Senada Adzem, former VP of TrumpInternational and current Director of theDEF Boca Raton Office, has brokered over$161 million in real estate sales since 2006.

For more information, visit www.elliman-florida.com, http://www.elliman.com, or onFacebook at www.Facebook.com/marcelo-martinrealtor.

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