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DELRAY BEACH, FL – Delray’s Beach Properties Owners Association put its money where its proverbial mouth is last month, as they presented the city with a check for nearly $24,000 to help cover the cost of restoring the municipal beach pavilion. The repair of the pavilion is the centerpiece of a plan to revitalize and upgrade the beachfront. The pavilion sits at Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. The donation to the city represents the proceeds of a “Delray’s Got Talent” show fundraiser the BPOA conducted earlier this year. The association held a similar fundraiser a year ago, and over the two years has donated nearly $60,000 to the project. The hope is that donations, coupled with the city funds and donated work from the project’s architects and construction company, the project can be done in time for the upcoming winter tourist season. “The BPOA has held up its end of the bargain,” spokeswoman Mary Renaud said during a recent city commission meeting. “The residents of Delray are watching.” City commissioners earlier in the year considered pulling the plug on all capital improvement projects, including the pavilion, to plug a $3.2 million hole in the budget. Commissioners, however, pulled the pavilion project from the chopping block.

Southern Californian Laura Villa (left), on a recent visit to South Florida gets the grand tour from Delray Beach resident Jenny Diaz. DELRAY BEACH VIES FOR BEST SMALL TOWN Wins Florida’s top spot in “Best of the Road” competition The Best of the Road competition is coming to Delray Beach. Rally visit in June. Road rally teams will leave Washington DC and This national tour is sponsored by Rand McNally and USA Today. For visit 30 small towns who will vie for the title of Most Beautiful, Most the last 10 years Rand McNally has been celebrating locations that Patriotic, Friendliest, Most Fun, and Best Small Town for Food. On are lesser-known or off the beaten path, are unique or have special July 15th the Road Rally teams will arrive in Seattle and announce the character and capture the region’s essence. These destinations have best small towns in America. been featured as the Best of the Road® in travel guides and in the “I’m so proud of Delray Beach, enthused Stephanie Immelman, Rand McNally Road Atlas. Destination Marketing Manager for Delray Beach. “We came into In May, Delray Beach joined the competition and thanks to the competition late but thanks to our incredible community we will voting by Delray Beach locals and lovers, the town vaulted to the top be able to show the whole nation what we already know. Delray Beach of the best small towns in Florida, beating out Deland at the last hours is the best small town in America.” of voting. Thanks to the voting and social media frenzy spearheaded Be sure to check out the DBMC’s Facebook page www.facebook. by the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative (DBMC), Delray Beach com/downtowndelraybeach or the www.godelray.com website for has been chosen as one of the 30 small towns that will receive a Road updates on the Road Rally team’s arrival in Delray Beach. OLD SCHOOL SQUARE

Arts Garage Launches Garage Discovering The School Blues plus Summer Jazz Project of Art and Photography Arts Garage announced its summer series lineup, featuring the new signature series Garage Blues and showcasing Bringing life’s passions to light huge names in its popular Jazz Project. Both series feature international talent with strong Florida connections that By Rigel Herman emphasize the broad influence that legendary Floridians have The Pineapple Staff Writer had in the larger world of American music. Last year, during its debut season, Arts Garage presented regional A-listers. ecent rain aside, the forecast for Delray Beach is generally idyllic, sunshine This year, the series expands to feature musicians with and blue skies day in and day out. While this weather attracts it’s fair share international clout, who also have roots to the Sunshine Rof tourists and snowbirds, it also caters to a creative and artistically inclined State, but are rarely seen in South Florida. The Garage Blues group of folks. With a collection of locals as eclectic as many major cities, Delray series debuts this summer in response to overwhelming is known throughout South Florida and nationally, as a cultural hub, facilitating audience demand, and features artists who have impacted the artistic endeavors of those advanced in their disciplines and those who wish the development of the art form. Individual tickets are priced to learn more about their expressive natures. $20-$30, and series subscriptions are available. Full details are Old School Square Cultural Arts Center is a testament to the creative and available at www.artsgarage.org. culture-seeking population of Delray Beach. The award-winning, historic site located on Atlantic and Swinton Avenues, ‘“Jazz Project has been passionately received from the encompasses the Cornell Museum of Art and American Culture, Crest Theatre, The Entertainment Pavilion and The School start,” said Alyona Ushe, Executive Director of Arts Garage. of Art and Photography. Founded in 1986, the beautiful and pristine buildings and grounds of Old School Square, offer a wide “Our audiences feel a connection with the artist that is rarely selection of visual and performing arts. experienced in night clubs and larger venues. There is a power While many locals attended the Old School Beer Fest back in April, or Shakespeare in the Pavilion’s performance, Much that is felt at our performances, and Continued on page 18 Ado About Nothing in May, one of the most integral facets of Old School Square is its School of Art Continued on page 7 2 • JUNE 2012 www.DelrayPineapple.com The Delray Beach Pineapple

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reservaT i O ns: 561.330.4236 8 e atlantic ave | delray Beach, fL | uniondelray.com | (561) 330-4236 | The Delray Beach Pineapple www.DelrayPineapple.com JUNE 2012 • 3 Coloring book project highlights CITY APPROVES GATEWAY FEATURE New entrance into downtown Delray Beach Delray architectural icons & styles The city wants to build an By Paula Detwiller of each architectural icon. In the back, you’ll find entrance on Atlantic Avenue Special to The Pineapple detailed descriptions of each historic structure that will make downtown and its corresponding architectural style. feel seamless from I-95 to Inspired by last year’s Centennial and a “It’s a coloring book for children, but it’s the beach. It’s part of a long- crayon-art exhibit at the Cornell Museum, the for grown-ups too,” said Trust president JoAnn awaited project to spruce Delray Beach Preservation Trust has created Peart. She laughs when she remembers how up West Atlantic Avenue. a unique coloring book that will preserve at first she was calling it an “adult” coloring “A lot of people want to see Delray’s architectural history for years to come. book—until people started jumping to the this done. As soon as you get The Architectural Icons & Styles of wrong conclusion. off I-95 they want to see a Delray Beach coloring book consists of hand- Significantly, a copy of the book with beautiful area,” says Delray drawn sketches of the city’s most significant autographs of each participating design Beach City Commissioner architecture over the past 100 years. It includes professional will be placed in the Trust’s 2011 Adam Frankel. such well-known structures as the 1925 Arcade – 2111 Time Capsule at Delray Beach City The Gateway Feature, anticipated to be completed by Spring 2013, will create a grand entrance to downtown Delray Beach. Six 30-foot concrete columns decorated with unique designs, will line West Atlantic Avenue between I-95 and NW/SW 12th Avenue, paying homage to the rich culture and history of Delray Beach. Additional improvements will include landscaping, a winding sidewalk, and trellis feature. The community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is providing nearly $1 million for the project. “The money comes from our budget, it’s tax increment financing. A portion comes from property taxes that goes toward improvements and redevelopment projects,” says Diane Colonna, the executive director of the Community Redevelopment Agency. A $200,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation will also help offset the cost. Colonna hopes the project will help spur other development on West Atlantic where vacant lots are available. Delray Beach raises the bar Success of The Big Top “On The Ave” DELRAY BEACH, FL – The forecast Onlookers watched locals climb the ladder called for rain, but on Thursday, May 17th in and swing down onto the net. Between downtown Delray Beach, the sky did not fall on guest swingers the professionals running the the 50 circus performers lining Atlantic Avenue trapeze displayed their skills as they flipped for The Big Top “On The Ave.” The Delray and flew from one swing to the next for the Beach Marketing Cooperative (DBMC) excited crowd. Purchase your own copy of the coloring book at Hand’s Stationers in downtown Delray, where Pat Gerretsen pulled out all the stops for the most exciting Colorful tents running the length of all is happy to direct shoppers to the various Preservation Trust items on sale. installment to date of the recently renovated six blocks housed the “Open Air Gallery” Building and Tap Room, the 1926 Colony Hall later this year. Signature Delray Beach Event Series. contemporary art exhibit and the “Live the Hotel, and the 1935 Spady House. “The objective is to create a treasure trove Preservation Trust board member and of signed architectural drawings for people to interior designer Donna Sloan spearheaded enjoy at Delray’s bicentennial 100 years from the project, enlisting 16 local architects and now,” said JoAnn. design professionals to contribute black-and- To purchase your own copy, go to Hand’s white line drawings to the book. Stationers in downtown Delray, or contact board member Rhonda Sexton at (561) 445- 0660. All proceeds go to the Delray Beach Preservation Trust, to support its goal of saving historic properties from the wrecking ball.

Coloring Book Sketch Contributors Roy M. Simon, AIA George Brewer, RA Francisco Perez-Azua, RA Robert Currie, FAIA Gary Eliopoulos, AIA Rhonda Sexton, Sexton House Interiors Inc. Richard Jones, AIA Michael J. Kravit, AIA Michelle Balfoort, AIA Donna Sloan, ASID Vera Farrington, EPOCH, Inc. Dan Sloan, AIA The Big Top “On The Ave” spanned six Arts” merchant gallery hosting various Delray “I tried to match each designer with Randall Stofft, AIA blocks of Atlantic Avenue, from Swinton Ave Beach arts programs and schools. Circus either a project they worked on, or something Roger Cope, RA to SE/NE Sixth Ave and featured the Cirque food, Shakespeare in the Park, a Fiat 500 representative of their style.” Donna says. “For Karen MacLaren, ASID Style Rainbow Circus, as well as Trapeze car display, a green-screen video tent, face- example, we asked George Brewer to draw the Jeffrey Silberstein, AIA Experience’s Flying Trapeze. The Rainbow painters and caricaturists were also a part of Delray train station, because his firm designed Circus, based out of Miami, stationed an the landscape, creating sites and activities for the Ocean City Lumber project.” Paula Detwiller writes for the Preservation eclectic mix of performers on each block. every demographic. In the front of the coloring book is a Trust, the CRA, and other clients. Her website/ The favorite acts of the evening included fire The “On The Ave” series has truly become beautifully illustrated map indicating the location blog can be found at www.pdwrites.com. dancers, high-flying acrobats, stilt walkers, a masterpiece of Delray Beach events,” says world class jugglers and dancing pirates. Sarah Martin, Executive Director of the The three main staging areas each DBMC. “Event Manager, Jamie Salen, has exhibited a different theme using coordinated taken a classic Delray Beach event to a whole costumes and music. Attendees passed new level and we are incredibly proud to have through Pirate Alley, Bollywood and Vegas as her on our staff,” she adds. they strolled through Circus Town. To see pictures from The Big Top A huge success of the night was the Flying “On The Ave” visit www.facebook.com/ Trapeze on the Old School Square front downtowndelraybeach lawn. Hundreds of excited guest waited in For information on upcoming Delray line to swing on the giant apparatus brought Beach Signature Events visit www.godelray. to Delray Beach by Trapeze Experience. com or call 561-279-1380 X17

Call 561-299-1430 to advertise today! 4 • JUNE 2012 www.DelrayPineapple.com The Delray Beach Pineapple Progress made on matching grants program for Delray Beach neighborhood signage PINEAPPLE GROVE By Paula Detwiller year in matching funds to those neighborhoods Special to The Pineapple in the historic districts (Marina, Old School Square, West Settlers, Del Ida Park, and A program developed by the Delray Nassau Park). CLEANERS Beach Preservation Trust to provide matching • The CRA will provide up to $500 per grants for stylish neighborhood boundary signs year to those neighborhoods within the CRA has been moving steadily forward since the districts. Family tradition of drycleaning with third program was unveiled to the public last May. • The City, through its Community generation fabricarists. We are specialists Improvement Department, will provide the in the care and restoration of fine fabrics, difference where necessary. leather and other natural materials. Neighborhood groups don’t have to raise $500 to be eligible; any amount up to $500 Our mission is to prolong the life and enhance will be double-matched. the appearance of your valued clothing and furnishings. Encouraging community pride “Delray Beach is one of the few cities that does not have signage delineating its historic districts or marking its older, established Professional Care: neighborhoods,” says Trust board member Silks • Linens • Fine Wools • Knits Donna Sloan. “We’re creating a financial incentive for neighbors to come together and Embroidery • Formal Wear • Lingerie show their community pride while promoting Wedding & Evening Gowns a sense of place within their neighborhoods.” Sloan has worked diligently over the past Shoes • Designer Ties year to gain budget support for the double Eider Downs • Comforters match program from the City and CRA. She recently drew up Program Guidelines Draperies • Carpets and Participation Requirements for grant Oriental Rugs applicants, which have been approved by the two partners. A local fabricator puts the finishing touches on the Meanwhile, a prototype sign for historic prototype historic neighborhood sign, which now districts was fabricated last fall and installed at stands on SE 1st Street in the Marina Historic District. the corner of SE 1st Street and SE 7th Avenue The “Doin’ Good in the Neighborhood” in the Marina Historic District. The design, by Deluxe Double Matching Grants Program for Trust board member and local Architect Dan Neighborhood Signage now has “buy-in” from Sloan, incorporates a 20” by 30” two-sided the City of Delray Beach and the Delray Beach color sign hanging from a 10-foot black metal Shirt Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). post with a fluted base. The two agencies have agreed to participate, Lake Ida swings into action Laundering along with the Trust, in providing matching The Lake Ida Property Owners funds to neighborhood groups that raise money Association may be the first neighborhood for signs identifying their neighborhoods. A group to apply for double matching grant Men’s & Ladies’ formal “tri-party agreement” is currently being funds. It held a well-attended 5K walk/run on drafted by the city attorney. Saturday, April 14 specifically to raise money Tailoring & Alterations How it works for two neighborhood boundary signs. Here’s how the Double Match works. “We look forward to seeing the post-and- Neighborhoods whose residents raise up to signboard design replicated in each Delray $500 toward the purchase of a sign can receive neighborhood, with imagery that appropriately Pick-up and up to $1,000 in additional funding—$500 reflects the area,” says Dan Sloan. from one party and $500 from a second party. The neighborhood’s location determines Paula Detwiller writes for the Preservation Delivery which two parties match the funds: Trust, the CRA, and other clients. Her website/ Same Day • The Trust will provide up to $500 per blog can be found at www.pdwrites.com. 20% Service The Delray Beach Bus Loop is coming! Funds will help support the Delray Beach Public Library Originally created in August of 2007 in receive one drink and occasional appetizers Off All work done Fort Lauderdale, the Bus Loop, a fundraiser at the participating locations. The trolleys will for three local charities is once again coming to travel along the Bus Loop route indicated on in our plant Delray Beach on Friday, July 20, 2012. the map found on one side of the Bus Loop dry It will involve some of card. The Bus Loop cards Environmentally the hottest Delray Beach will be honored until 11:00 spots from Sundy House to pm but the trolleys will cleaning Friendly Processes Boston’s on the Beach and operate until midnight. will benefit The Delray The Delray Beach only No chemical smells Beach Public Library, The Bus Loop will once again with this ad Spirit of Giving, and the raise much-needed funds exp. 6/30/12 Milagro Center. for the Delray Beach Participants can Public Library and the register and begin the Bus Loop at The two other designated charities. Delray Beach Public Library at 100 West Admission for the Bus Loop is a $25 Atlantic Avenue beginning at 6:00 pm. Upon donation at the door or $20 if prepaid registering, participants will receive their Bus online at www.BusLoop.org. For further Loop cards and wristbands allowing them to information, call (954) 574-6000 or call the ride on the designated trolleys at no charge and Library at 561-266-0775. Register now for Kickin’ Arts Summer Camp Four one-week sessions July 9 – August 3 at Old School Square HOURS: The Kickin’ Arts Camp experience begins noon showcase Monday-Friday with an interactive tour of Old School Square, for family and 7:30am-5:30pm including the Cornell Museum’s Ahoy Maitz! friends. Pirates & Treasures exhibition. The camp’s Saturday 8am-1pm Live On Stage will give campers an ex- caring, creative Closed Sundays perience they’ll never forget! Under the di- staff offers indi- rection of David London, campers will work vidual instruc- The Lofts together to create an original play in the Crest tion and encour- Theatre, that they will perform for parents agement. 185 NE 4th Ave. Ste. 103 and friends at the Friday Showcase. The camp Delray Beach Fine Art & Craft Projects will explore the runs Monday- elements of art and principles of design with Friday, 9am - 561-274-1287 realistic and imaginary creations in a variety of 5:30 pm and offers fun-filled activities with a [email protected] media including recycled materials. different theme each week. The camp fee is Visiting Performing Artists will enhance $250/week and includes all materials. Camp- Other location: Royal Cleaners • 561-391-8722 • 2621 N. Federal Hwy #2 • Boca Raton the programs with storytelling, puppetry, ers should bring lunch and a snack. For more magic, dance and drumming. information and to register, please call Daphne Each week culminates with a Friday after- at 561-243-7922, ext. 309 or Ann at ext. 317. The Delray Beach Pineapple www.DelrayPineapple.com JUNE 2012 • 5 pineapple slices Delray Citizens for Delray Budget have been tentatively set for Tuesday, are scheduled throughout the day. Police present scholarships September 4th and Thursday, September Water Safety Day will feature hands-on 20th in the Commission Chambers - City aquatic skills including lessons on how to float SUMMER CAMP IS JUST On Saturday, May 12, Delray Citizens Hall. Public Hearings begin at 7 pm and and the proper use of life jackets in deep water. for Delray Police, a local not-for profit AROUND THE CORNER provide for the Commission to accept public Certified lifeguards will oversee all water activities. police-community relations organization, in Fun-filled and packed with art comment prior to voting on the budget. Tours of the City’s fire trucks will be given and the conjunction with the CJ Foundation presented lessons, living values and field trips To view the City Commission’s Workshop Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach scholarships to the children of Delray Beach Milagro Center's 2012 Summer and Regular Meeting Agendas, visit www. County (DPC), a community-based organization Police Officers at their annual gala event held Camp, "Expand Your Horizons, Explore mydelraybeach.com, select Agendas and whose target is to have ZERO drowning’s in Palm at the Addison Restaurant. Your Surroundings", is an exciting Minutes under City at a Glance and click on Beach County, will distribute information and and comprehensive summer program City Commission. For more information on provide education on water safety. Pool lap lanes that includes academic enrichment, the City’s FY 2013 Budget process, contact and swim areas will be available for general public professional art instruction in visual the Public Information Office at (561) 243- use during the event. and performing arts, Living Values 7190 or E-mail [email protected]. Important safety tips to protect our education, and successful one-to-one children from drowning can be found on the mentoring. Students will be provided City’s website, www.mydelraybeach.com, by Delray Beach partners with instruction in Photoshop, Yoga, Dance, selecting Keep Our Kids Safe Around Water cities for faster & improved Music, Mixed Media (painting and on the home page. Links to other drowning DNA pre-screening process drawing), Quilt-Making and more. prevention websites and resources for CPR The City of Delray Beach, Boca Raton and The camp is held June 11th - August classes are also available. Boynton Beach have joined forces to enhance 17th 8:30 am- 5:30 pm Several fun and For more information, contact Pompey (left to right) Detective Jim Finley, Son- Kenny Finley, crime fighting techniques by establishing a enriching field trips are planned for each Park Aquatics Operations Supervisor Gerard Officer Jeff Messer, Daughter Haley Messer, Son- new Biological Processing Lab (BPL). The week that allow campers to gain exposure Smith at (561) 243-7358 or by E-mail at Darrell Hunter II and Detective Darrell Hunter. 1,800 square foot facility, located at 6500 in the arts and experience life through [email protected] or Delray Beach Delray Citizens for Delray Police have Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, opened visiting museums, theaters, cultural Fire-Rescue Education Specialist Capt. been loyal supporters of the Delray Beach on April 15, 2012 and will improve DNA centers, wildlife, and community parks. Curtis Jepsen at (561) 243-7456 or by E-mail Police Department and its Officers. Delray processing by pre-screening samples before at [email protected]. Citizens for Delray Police remain true to they are sent to the Palm Beach County Field trips include: their mission as they continue to reinforce the Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) for further evaluation. • Palm Beach Zoo positive image of the police department, and The BPL was funded through the National • Fun In The Summer Sun! the officers, in the community they serve. Institute of Justice Grant in the amount • Loggerhead Marine Center All the children receiving scholarships of $519,544 and equal contributions from • Kravis Center thank both organizations for the support and all three (3) cities. Delray Beach provided • AutoNation's IMAX Theatre will strive hard to represent them in furthering $59,360, which was paid from the City’s • Morikami Museum • Red Reef Park Beach their education. federal forfeiture funds (received from assets seized in criminal activities). • Gumbo Limbo Nature Center This important law enforcement tool will • Carnival Funstation Workshops scheduled to begin • Splashpark the 2013 budget process assist in expediting the traditionally long DNA processing time (up to 12 months) by pre- • Delray Beach Playhouse The Delray Beach City Commission will screening evidence to determine if DNA is begin the process of reviewing the City’s Fiscal Other special events will be hosted present. If found, the data will be submitted on site at the Center to offer our campers Year (FY) 2013 Budget by holding several to the PBSO’s Forensic Biology Unit for 3rd Annual Sail Inn Fishing Tourney workshops over the next two months with City The 3rd Annual Sail Inn Fishing Tournament continuous exposure to educational further analysis and comparison with a shared enrichment and most importantly - fun! staff. The workshops will provide information law enforcement database of known criminals. Supporting Hospice of Palm Beach County on each department’s financial plans for the Foundation was held on May 12th At Milagro Center is accepting summer It is expected that this new process will camp applications, however there is a upcoming budget year. All workshops are contribute to the apprehension of criminals Veterans Park in Delray Beach. Thanks to all open to the public and begin at 6:00 pm in the the supporters and volunteers, $10,000 was waiting list. For more information, call Ms. faster and ultimately reduce the number of Kendra at 561 279-2970. City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 100 crimes that they are able to commit. raised for Hospice of Palm Beach County NW 1st Avenue. “The DNA lab is another great example of Foundation. The Commission, at the recommendation how our three cities have partnered together of City Manager David Harden, will meet one- to make us more efficient and effective,” said on-one with each of the City’s departments Assistant Police Chief Joseph Milenkovic. at the workshops to review operational “Preparing DNA at the Biological Processing responsibilities and gain an understanding of Lab will significantly decrease the time it takes resources that would be required to continue to for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to offer the highest levels of services to residents, analyze and identify crime scene evidence. businesses and visitors. The knowledge gained The Delray Beach community will be safer in these meetings will assist the Commission because our Police Department will be able during their annual review of the City’s to get the criminals off the streets faster.” General Fund Budget, which will be based on For more information, contact City of the prioritization of functions (Priority Based Delray Beach Police Sgt. Nicole Guerriero Budgeting) with relation to the City’s approved at (561) 243-7841 or E-mail Guerriero@ strategic plan, goals and objectives. mydelraybeach.com. Workshops that will include departmental budget presentations have been scheduled for Water Safety Day at Pompey Park June 12th and 28th and July 10th. Additional budget workshops may be The City of Delray Beach is hosting Water scheduled by the City Commission. These Safety Day at Pompey Park Pool, 1101 NW meetings will be posted on the City’s website 2nd Street, on Saturday, June 2nd 2012, from calendar (www.mydelraybeach.com) and will 10:00-1:00. As part of Fire-Rescue’s “Keep be announced through press releases and on Our Kids Safe Around Water” campaign, this the City’s twitter account (www.twitter.com/ free event will educate parents and children citydelraybeach). The final Public Hearings on safety measures in and around water. The The Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Celebration was held May 19th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to consider and adopt the proposed FY 2013 public is invited to bring swimsuits and towels and participate in the various activities that and featured music, art, food, children’s workshops and performances and a green marketplace. 6 • JUNE 2012 www.DelrayPineapple.com The Delray Beach Pineapple Local stars dance and dine at Sandoway The Proper Affair House Nature Center Earth Day Gala raises $140,000 for DELRAY BEACH, FL – Hundreds gathered on Saturday, April 14 for the Achievement Centers Sandoway House Nature Center’s Earth BOCA RATON, FL – Fashion, fun and Day Gala. Legendary football coach Howard flair highlighted the glamorous 4th Annual Schnellenburger served as Honorary Chairman. Proper Affair which raised a record $140,000 Set poolside and ocean side, under the in support of the Achievement Centers for stars at a local beach club, the gala featured Children & Families, a non-profit agency cocktails, a traditional New England lobster that supports over 700 low-income and at-risk bake, silent auction and dancing to the sounds children and families in Delray. of the Valerie Tyson Band. The highlight of the In unprecedented style, Boston Proper evening was the “Dancing with the Sandoway and the Achievement Centers joined together Stars” Dance Competition. to host an evening that was truly an affair to remember. “What a spectacular evening! The turnout (top) Carolyn Patton, was inspiring. It was great to see so many Coach Howard people coming together to make a difference Schnellenburger and for those in need locally. One of the reasons Carole Cleveland we love the Proper Affair is because we get to see firsthand the lives we touch,” said Sheryl Clark, President of Boston Proper. Proper. Eleven Spa in Delray graciously The Boca Resort’s Great Hall was donated their services to style the models’ hair transformed into an ultra-chic, hip space where and make-up. Models then graced the runway (left) Dancing with 325 guests gathered to enjoy upbeat music, presenting head-to-toe ensembles which Sandoway Stars delectable food and great fun! Attendees posed were auctioned to the highest bidder near the Champion, Al along the red-carpet for photo ops, vied for conclusion of the event. Jacquet and Ashley high-end silent auction, and “got on the bus.” Nancy Hurd, CEO of the Achievement Allen from Virtuous New this year, guests were able to purchase Centers commented, “Without contentious Productions. “pieces” of a virtual bus in support of a much- corporate citizens like Boston Proper we needed school bus for the Center. would not be able to help the hundreds of The highlight of the evening was an electric families that we do. The impact that we can runway show featuring the hottest trends of make when we all work together is truly the season – generously donated by Boston amazing.”

Dancing for bragging rights with the Elaine Morris, Terri Neil, Carolyn Patton, fabulous professional dancers from Virtuous JoAnn Peart, Joyce Slominski and Lisa Dad & Daughter Date Night tickets now on sale The City of Delray Beach Parks & Recreation Department invites Dads and Daughters Productions Dance Center were former Delray Tiernan. of all ages to attend the annual Dad & Daughter Date Night event. This special celebration Beach City Commissioner and 2008 winner, Sponsors included CDS International of Father's Day will be held on Friday, June 15th, from 6:30 to 10:00 pm, at the Delray Beach Gary Eliopoulos; reigning champion Delray Holdings, Inc, Caffe Luna Rosa, Michael and Golf Course, 2200 Highland Avenue. Beach City Commissioner Adam Frankel and Lisa Tiernan and Ocean City Printing. During this elegant evening, Dads and their daughters will experience an incredible full- newly elected City Commissioner Al Jacquet. The Sandoway House Nature Center is course dinner, music and dancing. To commemorate this special night, every Dad will receive The winner was Al Jacquet with his partner located in a historic 1936 beachfront home a keepsake photo. Ashley Allen from Virtuous Productions. at 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. It is on Tickets are $30 per person for Delray Beach Residents, $40.00 per person for non-residents, and More than $20,000 was raised for Delray the National Register of Historic Places and $20 for daughters under 12 years of age. Tickets will be available to be purchased through Monday, Beach’s only nature center through ticket preserved as a unique Nature Center now home June 11th at the Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Avenue. In addition, order forms may sales, silent auction and raffle sales. The gala to native plants, live animals, and a world class be downloaded from the City's website at www.mydelraybeach.com/Delray/Events. Payments can committee included Carol Calicchio, Chris shell collection. For more information, visit be accepted by cash, check made payable to the City of Delray Beach, Visa or Master Card. Davies, Marjorie Ferrer, Laura McCormick, www.sandowayhouse.org or call 561.274.7263.

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SCHOOL OF ART & PHOTOGRAPHY continued from page 1 and Photography. The “campus,” located on award winning acrylic painter and illustrator. All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition the 2nd floor of the Crest Theatre building, Mears says of Golembe’s classes, “It’s a safe at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. This highly features quiet studios and classrooms, filled place to do your thing.” competitive professional exhibition showcases with light and windows and an abundance Mears began taking classes because the best and most prominent Florida artists as of creative energy. With a variety of classes she was a self-proclaimed “crafty person” well as those formerly unknown and emerging offered, adults and children can learn a new interested in learning to paint. Once she got talents. Of those chosen from Delray Beach craft or explore an existing artistic itch. The comfortable in Golembe’s class, she began to and Fort Lauderdale, 100% are currently teachers at the school are a group of talented, find her own style, which she calls, “swirl-y”. or have been Wild’s photography students. interesting and professional people with a When Mears asked her husband if he minded More than half chosen from Boca Raton and passion for educating and stimulating the her continuing to take classes, he was more Boynton Beach are also his students. The minds of their students. than encouraging; he had noticed the positive competition includes all disciplines of art, so One such educator, Sid Delmar Leach, effect it was having on her. this is quite an achievement to say the least. who teaches Beginning and Intermediate “It’s very affirming. In life there Wild refers to photography as “The Art Drawing to adults, believes strongly that are mistakes and it’s okay. Carla is very of Seeing,” and gives his students weekly “talent really is just learning to do something encouraging; there are no mistakes. It’s assignments that will always be followed with well.” Because he also believes that you have empowering and the fact is, we become like a a high level of classroom discussion. to begin with drawing before you can paint, little family,” she says. “My husband even lets “What I really enjoy is when their work Delmar Leach teaches pencil drawing and me hang my paintings in the house.” changes, their eye changes,” says Wild of his includes perspective drawing in its simplest students. “I can motivate and guide someone, form. Drawing being the foundation to but they have to turn the light bulb on.” evolving artistic talent, Delmar Leach teaches The other photography teachers at his students to draw objects found within the Old School Square are former students of classroom, using shading and shadowing. Wild’s and have similar philosophies and A graduate of both B.Y.U. and the Ecole methods; teaching through tremendous des Beaux Arts in Fountainbleau, France, conversation and avoiding criticism, Wild Delmar Leach has spent several years of says he teaches people to “use their camera his life traveling, painting and drawing as an artist uses their brush,” and to while abroad. Now an “on and off” Delray “develop their senses to become expressive Beach local, he’s taught at the School of and creative with what they see.” Art and Photography for about 4 years. He The School of Art and Photography at lists among his professions, interior design, Old School Square is remarkable in that the architectural design and handbag design teachers are truly passionate about teaching; it and craftsmanship. His own artwork is is a choice for each of them and one that they extremely detailed and his subjects are On the photography side of the school, take seriously. Their goals sincerely seem to often cottages and homes in France. He Jack Wild is the premier professor and mentor. make artists out of everyone, with an emphasis is a firm believer that people, all people, He teaches 7 or 8 classes a term during Season on the importance of learning properly and should draw and paint while they travel, an and 5 classes during the Spring and Summer. being motivated through a safe, comfortable ideal that translates well when teaching in Wild taught at The Boca Museum School and guided environment. Delray Beach. of Art for over 7 years and has been at Old While not everyone may be inclined to “I think everybody should learn to do what School Square for over 3. While he is reluctant become a serious exhibitor or take several I do. I didn’t learn until I learned,” he says. to discuss his commercial photography classes, there is no question that taking a Beth Mears, a student at The School of career that spanned over 40 years, he is class at Old School Square is a worthwhile Art and Photography, has been taking painting enthusiastic to speak of his students. His pride endeavor. If for no other reason than the classes for three terms, and she’s already signed is unmistakable as he shares stories of three opportunity to spend a few lovely days with up for her fourth. A stay at home grandmother, female students who received full scholarships interesting and artistic people, enjoying yet Mears moved to Boynton Beach about a year to various art schools for photography after another facet of Delray Beach that makes it and a half ago. As a way to meet people and taking lessons with him. such a charming place to be. become involved in a community, she began Another major coup and testament to his Class Schedules and Information are volunteering at Old School Square. Soon after gift as a teacher is the recent announcement of available at www.oldschool.org or by calling she became a student of Carla Golembe, an those selected to participate in the 61st Annual 561-243-7922, ext. 317. DELRAY ROCKS!

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After fermentation, a fraction Stime of year we exercise more, eat of either Pan Seared Diver Scallops & Wild Prime has a delicious Pan Roasted of the batch is aged in 10,000-gallon healthier and maintain our Florida tans. Ramps $27.00, or Grilled Spear Caught Chicken Breast $22.00, with grilled oak tanks Our beaches and the summer heat are great Swordfish $27.00. asparagus, exotic mushrooms and sweet This incredible blend successfully motivators and dictators of our food choices. These are all great options to enjoy multi- potato mash. marries the refreshing citrusy qualities of Its rare that in 90 degree weather you will course meals and feel good at the end of it. Atlantic Grille’s Pan-Seared Tuna $29.00, a Belgian-style white beer with the robust want hot soup and a lamb shank in a rich red Max’s Harvest has a great Palm Beach with faro, sun dried tomatoes, arugula and complexity of a bold red wine. wine reduction. Harvest Salad $13.00, with Swank Farms fava beans in a lemon vinagrette. The Crispy It’s been one Dogfish Head’s The summer months lead to eating lettuces, baby heirloom tomatoes, avocado, Chicken Breast with fingerling potato and most popular limited-edition beers; lighter fresh foods with bright flavors. apples, almonds, raisins, corn, goat cheese, edamame succotash, roasted cioppini onions sophisticated and nuanced and damn Downtown dining during the summer makes and champagne chive vinaigrette. And for and tomato are also great summer entrées. good overall. one want to eat delicious vibrant food. Not to a hearty entrée, though still healthy, try the Also check into Jimmy’s Bistro and 32 Reach for Red & White when you’re mention maintaining that beach body, which Brick Chicken served with warm farro salad, East as they change their menu daily and grilling meat or nibbling on buttery cheese. becomes a huge priority around June. Going pearl onions, cauliflower, mustard greens, always have something healthy and delicious out to eat can often create a problem when delicata squash and natural jus. on their fantastic menus. Matt O’Connell bartends locally at Park your goal is to look healthier and downtown Tryst has this delicious Jumbo Asparagus Lemongrass’ menu is full of healthy Tavern most nights and is waiting to have a has some decadent restaurants, which could $12.00, with roasted garlic, olives and options, like the Tuna Lovers Salad $13.00, shot of tequila with you. wind up keeping you in the gym 30 minutes parmesan small plate. Pan Seared Local sliced seared tuna steak over mixed greens longer than usual the next day. Snapper $27.00, and all natural Chicken with massago, sesame seeds and wasabi aoili Feeling guilty after a decadent meal isn’t Schnitzel $21.00, with swank farms lettuces, and their cucumber wrapped rolls like the really necessary because most restaurants french feta and heirloom tomatoes are KC Rainbow $10.00, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, have healthy options that make dining out delicious healthy options as well. kani, asparagus and masago. a more pleasurable experience. Instead of City Oyster’s Butter Lettuce Salad Off Atlantic Avenue check out Yama for ordering steamed vegetables and grilled $7.50, with creamy herb vinagrette, fennel, great sushi like the Bahama Roll $9.95, with chicken, you have many more options than apple, radish and pine nuts is a delicious light spicy conch and Yama Roll $11.95, toro or you may think. Having found some great appetizer salad. Their Blackened Grouper hamachi with avocado and scallions. summertime light fare in downtown, you will $29.00, with mango pineapple salsa, and Ziree also has great sushi and Thai food. be surprised that light, vibrant food can be black beans and rice and Grilled Chicken The most notable healthy options are the so delicious. Breast $21.00, with an herb garlic lemon Sumo Roll $12.95, with tuna, salmon, and Let’s begin with Boheme Bistro, where marinade, served with a bermuda onion, yellowtail, along with avocado, asparagus and you can start with a simple hummus appetizer tomato and cucumber salad will surprise cucumber. The B&B Roll $11.95, asparagus $12.00, and a Fattoush Salad $13.00, your tastebuds. and avocado, topped with tuna and eel. consisting of romaine, cucumber, tomato, Caffe Luna Rosa has a Vegetable Plate Japanese is a great go to when you’re looking onion and parsley in a lemon sumac dressing. that is out of this world ranging from $15- for light, fresh summertime fare. Follow up with Snapper $32.00, with spinach, $21 depending on your choices. The Seven Enjoy Summer with these lighter entrée garlic, tomatoes and jasmine rice. Vegetable Burger $12.75, is another winner, options featured around town and you’re sure to Or stop by Dada for their Kale Ceaser wrapped in either a cucumber tortilla wrap stay healthy and happy throughout the season. Appetizer Salad $8.00, and their Vegetable or leaf lettuce wrap. The Salmon ai Ferri Quiche $15.00, entrée with a sweet ending $25.00, is so delicious you’re going to want Christalyn Warner writes a local food blog. of a Bowl Full of Berries. $6.00. to have it at least once a week. Luna Rosa Find it at www.TheLocalKitchenBlog.com Fabulous Selection

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Sip Culinary Council is sponsoring Taste History, on this, picture yourself sitting near the ocean, and just feel the week’s stress Culinary Tours of Historic Delray Beach & Makes Debut at Arts Garage melt away! Boynton Beach. 1st Anniversary Gala Taste History Culinary Tours brings together VOR There was a debut of a different kind the history, culture, and tastings of food along 2 oz. Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila at the Arts Garage’s 1st Anniversary Gala. with facts about the historic districts and pioneer 1 oz. Agave Nectar The Breathe Black Card was introduced people of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and 1 oz. Yuzu to the audience and the reviews have been Lake Worth while highlighting historic buildings Micro Cilantro outstanding. The Breathe Black Card took and showcasing the influence of the agriculture Watermelon cubes center stage as a special gift presented to the industry. Taste History is a four-hour narrated supporters of the popular multi-disciplinary combination tour of bus riding and walking cultural hub. The card entitles the bearer Muddle approximately 4 oz. worth of watermelon cubes. Add tequila, through historic districts and visits to over a to exciting privileges at Breathe Restaurant yuzu, agave and cilantro and shake over ice. Strain into a martini glass and dozen eateries, markets and farms. and Ultra Lounge in Delray Beach. The new garnish with watermelon and cilantro. The food sampled on the tour is a FLA multi-million dollar venue, located just west of worldwide culinary journey along with, organic the Delray Tennis Center, features an elegant teas, and fruits and vegetables from local farms. dining experience and a lively bar scene. The tour will also stop at The Cellar at Macy’s “We were super excited to be able to SOLITA ITALIAN RESTAURANT & THE PARLOR Boynton Beach for more food and beverage introduce The Breathe Black Card at the Arts experiences; food demos, cake decorating and LOUNGE HOSTS CHEF WINE DINNER SERIES Garage Gala,” says Sylvie Benloulou, General wine lectures followed by tastings. Manager of the restaurant. “We designed this WHAT: The food tours board at the Boynton card program as a way to give back to those SOLITA ITALIAN RESTAURANT & Beach Mall (at Macy’s-East Entrance) located who support the community, and it will be THE PARLOR LOUNGE CHEF WINE at 801 N. 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Tax and Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11am the current offers include a complimentary Gratuity is not included. beverage with dinner purchase, 15% off the SOLITA ITALIAN RESTAURANT & THE August 2012: card owner’s meal, buy one get one free lunch, PARLOR LOUNGE ON LAS OLAS Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 11am Seating is limited. RSVP at 561-983-3932 or complimentary birthday meal, $5 off special 1032 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11am email [email protected]. events and more. To view all the details, visit 954.357.2616 Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 11am www.breatheindelray.com or call 561-330-4526 12 • JUNE 2012 www.DelrayPineapple.com The Delray Beach Pineapple Village Stroll Historic Marina District health & fitness Delray’s DU20 Holistic Oasis offers the first true sensory deprivation experience in South Florida Rogan and Robert Downey Jr. Says Joe Rogan, “As you get more comfortable with the floating you actually get better at letting go. You begin to feel more relaxed, more energized and lighter. The athlete’s secret to elite It’s an amazing experience.” performance, floatation, is now available Floatation is not just for top-notch in Delray Beach to promote a meditative athletes or celebrities. Anyone can state of relaxation and activate self-healing. experience the benefits of floatation A sensory deprivation tank also therapy. It is often sought after by business known, as a floatation tank, is a lightless, people looking to reduce stress and muscle soundproof tank where clients float in salt tension that can be the result of a high- water at 98 degrees. First developed by energy work environment. American physician, John C. Lily in 1954 Yogi’s and healers also utilize to test the effects of sensory deprivation, floatation to improve focus, balance, and Built around the town’s City Marina, the Marina Historic District displays a variety of these tanks are now also used for meditation concentration. Back pain sufferers use it architectural styles ranging from Mediterranean and Mission Revival to Monterrey, Florida and relaxation and in alternative medicine. Cottages, and Art Moderne, all blending with the distinctive sub-tropical landscape. Constructed Floatation improves circulation predominantly between 1922 and 1943, the area was home to many prominent seasonal and reduces pain and stiffness in the residents who enjoyed its close proximity to the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The muscles, joints, ligaments and bones. buildings highlight the designs of prominent architects of the day including Gustav Maas, Sam It enhances immunity and resets your Ogren, Sr., and John Volk. With its narrow and shaded streets, and the City Marina as a focal internal thermostat by decreasing stress point, this is the town’s most pedestrian oriented neighborhood. The Marina District is bounded hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline and by East Atlantic Avenue to the north, SE 4th Street to the south, SE 7th Avenue to the west and ACTH. Other benefits include; improved the Intracoastal Waterway to the east. The Marina District was designated a historic district in posture, ability to focus and increased the Local Register of Historic Places in 1988. consciousness. The City’s Marina provides 24 rental slips for boats up to 55 feet in length in a nicely The floatation tank used by DU20 landscaped environment at the Intracoastal waterway. Electricity, water, telephone, and cable Holistic Oasis was created by Float Lab in to ease physical discomfort and restore TV connections are provided at each slip. As you might imagine, there is a waiting list for use of Venice, CA, the top choice builder of tanks balance. Floatation therapy can benefit this facility. 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Guests staying in an ocean-view or Association’s national championship tournament at Atlantic High School. Although invented to 2 p.m. Monday – Saturday and 12 p.m. premier ocean-view room will receive a $100 in the United States in 1891, Netball is considered a “new” sport in its country of origin yet is to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Within the next few resort credit, and guests in the resort’s suites a high profiled, prime-time TV sport in the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia months, they expect to have the tanks open will receive a $200 resort credit to use on and New Zealand. The sport, similar to basketball, continues its rapid growth in the United during all operational hours. dining, spa treatments, cocktails and more. States, Africa and Europe. Players advance the ball by throwing it to their teammates rather than dribbling down the court. Making a basket also requires precision and accuracy as there Family Fun is no backboard to bounce the ball off of. There is currently a strong lobby to include the sport • Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa wants to in the Olympics in the near future. get the kids outside to explore the beautiful George Linley of the PBC Sports Commission elaborates about the tournament, “The beaches and nearby Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Palm Beach County Sports Commission is extremely excited about the USNA Netball With rates starting at just $145 per night Championships. We have worked closely with USA Netball and the Florida Netball Association through September 30, 2012, the Lighthouse to make sure the event comes to Delray Beach. Netball has a strong presence internationally; Housed under beautiful pavilions Lookout package includes breakfast for the in fact, it is one of the most popular sports for women in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and constructed with wooden beams and green entire family and a tour of the Jupiter Inlet the Caribbean. I would like encourage the local community to witness this great sport taking metal roofs, each of the four saltwater tanks Lighthouse & Museum. place in Delray Beach.” represents a different South Florida marine • The Breakers Palm Beach, a historic habitat. The tanks feature both natural and luxury resort, is inviting adults and children manmade elements, and offer differing alike to experience the oceanfront resort views from each side. The two shallow tanks starting at $298 per night. Through September represent the costal mangrove community 30, 2012, guests can enjoy complimentary and a nearshore reef, and contain permanent, continental breakfast buffet daily; admission to custom designed and built habitats to the spa and oceanview fitness center; unlimited represent the communities. tennis; and savings on golf at the Ocean Course. The two deeper tanks, a tropical coral reef In addition, kids under 12 eat free off the and an artificial reef/shipwreck, are currently children’s menu when dining with adults, and outfitted with temporary habitats; the smaller can enjoy access to The Breakers’ kids’ camp. deep tank with a temporary representation of a reef, and the larger deep tank will be Other Exciting Offers exhibited with pelagic fish. Later this year, • Several local hotels and accommodators the deep tanks will be completed with are offering special Florida Resident Rates permanent representation habitat. “We will this summer, including the Delray Beach continue to expand the animal populations Marriott with rates from $127 per night, and in each tank over time. Sea turtles will a 10 percent discount at Casa Grandview be included at a later date, subsequent to Historic Luxury Inn, Cottages & Suites. receiving a permit from the Florida Fish & The Chesterfield Hotel, Hilton Suites Wildlife Conservation Commission,” says Boca Raton and Historic Hartman House Manager Stefanie Ouellette. are just a few of the destination’s other The new saltwater tanks and pavilions are hotels offering Florida residents special rates the result of over six years of planning, and through September 30, 2012. funded by the Greater Boca Raton Beach and • The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is Park District (GBRBPD). Friends of Gumbo welcoming summer travelers to experience Working with the Sports Commission, Delray Beach Commissioner Angeleta Gray and Limbo then raised over $250,000 to create one of Palm Beach’s premier entertainment the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative (DBMC) hosted 40 Netball representatives from all habitats within the tanks with their Fill The performances, the Colony Cabaret. With over the world in December 2011. The attendees visited our local hotels, Atlantic High School Tanks (FTT) Campaign. rates from $500, the Life is a Cabaret and the Famous 100 Foot Christmas Tree. As a result of this visit, Delray Beach was chosen as “We had fabulous infrastructure, but package includes a two-night stay; dinner and the site for the US Netball Association’s national championships. we needed to transform them into learning performance in the Royal Room; breakfast for This is just one of many initiatives to bring sports events to Delray Beach. The City is centers” observed FTT Campaign Chair two each morning; complimentary parking; putting a bid package together to host a Davis Cup tennis tournament in Delray Beach if the Patrick Shea. The GBRBPD recently and admission to Motown Friday Night tournament is held in the USA. The Extreme Volleyball Professionals (EVP) tour will hold provided the additional $250,000 needed to in the Polo Lounge when staying through its national championships in Delray Beach on September 22nd and 23rd. The EVP came complete the complementary interpretive September 2, 2012. to Delray Beach last summer and loved the town so much they decided to host the finals and interactive components for the outside www.MyPalmBeachSummer.com is here this year. “Sports marketing is an excellent way to provide exposure of our city to new of the tanks. also viewable on mobile devices. For more audiences from around the world. Not only do the players and fans discover our town and stay New curriculum will be developed for information and a complete listing of special in the local hotels, TV replays are broadcast nationally and internationally”, said Sarah Martin, the public and the school programs which offers, visit www.MyPalmBeachSummer. Executive Director of the DBMC. will take advantage of the educational value com or call the Palm Beach County Convention Preliminary netball matches take place on June 23rd with the finals on June 24th. Play of having accurate, replicated habitats for and Visitors Bureau at (800) 554-7256. starts at 8:30am. For more information go to www.usanetball.org close observation. The Delray Beach Pineapple www.DelrayPineapple.com JUNE 2012 • 15 destinations June at the Morikami Fun in the Sun Summer Ghosts, Origami, Sushi and Stroll! Be a Tourist in your own Town Family friendly exhibitions Delray Beach, Fla. – It’s always the perfect Unlike other beach towns, Delray Beach time of year to visit the Morikami Museum and does not roll up the street during the summer. Japanese Gardens, especially this summer! Family Fun Day – Pirates and Putty This summer’s family friendly exhibitions Experience a beautiful South Florida sunset School’s out. Thinking of going on a hunt, learn pirate fun facts and enjoy the feature Pirates & Treasures, Sharks, Ghosts during the Sushi and Stroll Summer Walk summer vacation? Need some ideas to keep children’s interactive gallery. and Goblins all mixed in with a little African Series, enjoy a special Japanese family-fun the kids busy and happy? Why not spend a day Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:30pm American history. in Delray? We’ve done the planning for you. Sunday – 1:00pm – 4:30pm origami workshop, or cool down inside the Fort Mose: Colonial $10 general; $6 seniors; $4 students 13-21; mystical exhibit: Ghosts, Goblins, and Gods: America’s Black $2 ages 4-12; free for ages 3 and under The Supernatural in Japanese Art. Check out Fortress of Freedom 561-243-7922 • www.oldschool.org what the rest of the month has to offer below. – Through July 29th.

This exhibit explores Noon – Have lunch at one of our family the history of Fort Mose, friendly restaurants in downtown. America’s first legally

sanctioned free black community. Spady 1:00 pm – Play a round of mini golf at Cultural Heritage Museum. 170 NW 5th Ave. Putt’N Around Delray Beach Museum admission $5 per person. 561-279- Play one or both of two courses: The 8883 or www.spadymuseum.org Friday, June 8, 2012 Everglades with a native Florida botanical Ahoy Maitz! Pirates & Treasures! Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk Series garden, water hazards and bronze sculpture – Through October 2 This family-friendly Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. or The Ocean with a beach-inspired setting, exhibition will celebrate pirates, myths Cost: $7 adults, $5 children. (Members and lots of water, bronze sculptures and a tropical and legends through the remarkable and children 3 and under are free); $2 for taiko garden. Air conditioned clubhouse with ice imaginative paintings of celebrated artist, Don performance (optional) cream, snacks, sodas, water beer & wine. Maitz, who also created the original Captain Summer nights in South Florida are Summer specials—check website Morgan Spiced Rum character. Cornell something special, especially when they are $9.85 per person for 18 holes Museum of Art & American Culture, Old augmented with taiko drums and a cultural Putt’N Around Delray Beach School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave.,561-243- backdrop that can’t be beat! Add a cold 350 NE 5th Avenue, Delray Beach 7922; www.oldschool.org drink, a breathtaking sunset and a walking 10:30 am - Pirates and Treasures at the 561-450-6162 • www. puttnaround.net path through a tranquil garden, and you’ve Cornell Museum at Old School Square Shark Month – Through September 30th. got Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks! Stroll the Visit the Pirates and Treasures exhibition Shark feedings at 10:30am Tuesday – Saturday. gardens at your own pace and take advantage at Old School Square. This family-friendly 100 genuine shark and ray jaws, free fossil dig of the self-guided audio tour. Excite your exhibition will celebrate pirates, myths to find a shark tooth, make your own fossil tooth palate with something delicious from the and legends through the remarkable and necklace, take a photo in the giant megalodon Cornell Café, indulge in some shopping at the imaginative paintings of celebrated artist, jaw. Admission is $4 ages 3 and up. Sandoway Museum Store or tantalize your senses with a Don Maitz, who also created the original House Nature Center, 142 S Ocean Blvd. 561- drumming performance by Fushu Daiko. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum character. 274-7263 or www.sandowayhouse.org Guess the number of “gold doubloons” on Sunday, June 10, 2012 our pirate ship, take an art-inspired treasure Sado-Omote Senke Tea Ceremony Class Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Individual appointments begin at 10:15 a.m.) Delray Beach joins Boca Raton 3rd Annual Juneteenth Cost: $45 (Members $40). Advance and the PBC CVB to celebrate registration required. Please contact 561-495- Celebration at Crane’s 0233, ext. 210, or email [email protected]. Travel & Tourism Week Third Thursday Fun-Raiser Location: Seishin-an Tea House Delray Beach made its presence known at The class affords a unique opportunity to the Travel Rally Day held on May 8th at Mizner to benefit Spady Museum study the traditional art of sado, The Way of Tea. Park. Travel Rally Day is organized by the US DELRAY BEACH, FL – Cathy Balestriere, Attending a Tea Ceremony Workshop (offered Travel Association in cooperation with the Palm general manager of Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel in November, January and March) is required Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau & Tiki Bar, announced that the popular, Key for those who have never taken a Tea Ceremony to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week. West-style boutique hotel’s series of Third Class, but wish to start studying sado. Rallies were held throughout Palm Beach Thursday Fun-Raisers to benefit local nonprofit County kicking off with the morning rally at organizations will include: Saturday, June 16, 2012 Mizner Park, organized by Downtown Boca. June 21 Juneteenth Celebration Demonstrations of Sado, the Way of Tea Delray Beach’s hotels and attractions On behalf of the Spady Cultural Heritage Time: 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. were out in full force in support of this event. Museum in Delray Beach, honoring the Cost: $5 (with paid museum admission). Matthew Farmer of the Arts Garage favored oldest known commemoration of the ending Reservations are required for groups of 10 or the crowd by singing some jazz and showtunes. of slavery in the United States. This is the more. Please call 561-495-0233, ext. 210. Putty, from Putt’N Around brought out Spady Museum’s third annual Juneteenth Location: Seishin-an Tea House his mini putting green. Old School Square Celebration at Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel. Ghosts, Goblins and Gods: The Experience sado in the tranquil setting promoted all things pirate related in honor of Co-sponsored by Waste Management Supernatural in Japanese Art –Through of the Seishin-an, the Morikami’s authentic their summer exhibition, Pirates & Treasures. and the Arts Radio Network, the Juneteenth September 16th. View an array of paintings, tea house. Observe Japanese sado by the The Sundy House brought muffins and Celebration will begin at 6 p.m. and will take prints, sculptural figures and masks depicting Omote Senke tea group, an ever-changing the Historic Hartman House B&B brought place around the 625-square-foot poolside other worldly tea ceremony demonstration rich in seasonal homemade mango bread to share. Worrell Tiki Bar at Crane's BeachHouse Hotel, 82 beings. Morikami subtleties. Involvement in the true spirit of Water (served at the Sundy House) was very Gleason Street in Delray Beach. Admission is Museum, 4000 sado harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity popular with the attendees. They gave away $25 per person, and tickets can be purchased Morikami Park (sei) and tranquility (jaku), along with a sip of T-shirts, reusable bags and a free drink to online at www.spadymuseum.org. Road. www. green tea and a sweet, will help bring a calm the Sundy House’s new Star Bar. All this was According to event chair Margie Walden, morikami.org. 561- perspective into one’s busy life. organized in an effort to attract media attention the Juneteenth Celebration, benefiting the 495-0233

to the importance of tourism to the state of Spady Museum, will feature an extensive raffle And don’t forget Saturday, June 23, 2012 Florida, Palm Beach County and Delray Beach. with opportunities for guests to win prizes, to visit the Puppetry Arts Center in Pineapple Family Fun Workshop Series: Origami such as tickets to SunFest, Improv Comedy Grove and “check out” the summer activities Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1 – 2 p.m. Club, major sports events, gift certificates that the Delray Beach Library has planned. Cost: $10 (With paid admission to the to some of the area’s best restaurants and museum. Must register with one parent/ lunch with WPTV NewsChannel 5 Sports SUMMER AT THE SEAGATE guardian and child. Each additional child/ Newscaster Jason Pugh. parent $5.) Advance registration required. “We invite all of our Spady supporters, Special rates through September 30 Turn a flat piece of paper into three dimensional friends and partners to join us for this fun The Seagate Hotel & Spa, located right on art! Learn the art of Japanese paper folding and summer party that recognizes a special date Atlantic Avenue and just steps from Delray’s have fun creating several unique pieces. in the history of African-Americans and famed sandy beaches, is offering summer

this country,” said Charlene Jones, interim specials with its Delray Summer Getaway. * For more information, including materials Putty from Putt’N Around joins Stephanie museum administrator for the Spady Museum. From June 1 through September 30, room needed for class, visit www.morikami.org. Immelman, Delray Beach’s Destination Marketer, Marco Pistella of the Sundy House and Benita “Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day or rates start at $159 for a courtyard room, or Goldsmith of the Historic Hartman House B&B. Emancipation Day since the news of freedom book a deluxe room with a minimum two-night Did you know…? fell on the 19th of June 146 years ago.” stay between Sunday and Thursday and receive • Tourism contributes $1.9 Trillion to a $50 resort credit and special hotel gift. the national economy each year and supports Guests can walk to the beach or take 14.4 million jobs that cannot be outsourced. the hotel’s complimentary trolley to enjoy 1million of these jobs are in Florida. privileges at the private Seagate Beach Club. • 1 out of every 9 US jobs can be tied to Indulge in a locally inspired treatment at the travel and tourism 8,000-square-foot seagate Spa, experience • Tourism provided 22% of total state chef Adam Gottlieb’s innovative culinary revenues and helps prevent Floridians from techniques at the Atlantic Grille, and enjoy Call 561-299-1430 having a state income tax. live music and cocktails at Jellies Bar to advertise today! • 85 visitors to Florida equates to one full For more information, visit www. time job. theseagatehotel.com or call 877-577-3242. 16 • JUNE 2012 www.DelrayPineapple.com The Delray Beach Pineapple The Delray Beach Pineapple www.DelrayPineapple.com JUNE 2012 • 17 18 • JUNE 2012 www.DelrayPineapple.com The Delray Beach Pineapple ARTS GARAGE IS SMOKIN’ THIS SUMMER GARAGE BLUES continued from page 1 our patrons share that experience with us. This incredible feedback and our commitment to bringing exceptional talent paved the way to attracting artists who have garnered an international Blues, Jazz, Theatre, Hip Hop and more... reputation and are highly regarded for their influence upon their contemporaries and the PINEAPPLE GROVE – As the Arts Garage begins their second year, they’re rolling out generations that follow.” the red carpet for some legendary performers. Two outstanding series will put the Arts Garage’s The Jazz Project this summer includes performances by: already stellar reputation into the stratosphere. The return of Jazz Project, and thanks to Doug Carn had an enormous impact on the world of soul-jazz. The pianist, organist, composer overwhelming audience requests the introduction of their Garage Blues series. and educator crafted classic albums such as Infant Eyes and Adam’s Apple, on which he also wrote “We are especially proud of to be hosting the caliber of musicians featured in our Garage distinctive arrangements of songs by Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and Bobby Hutcherson. Blues Series and Jazz Project Series,” said Alyona Ushe, Executive Director. “These legendary artists have had a lasting impact on American music and I am especially proud to be able to launch these programs during African-American Music Appreciation month in June.” Many of these performers have strong Florida ties, and all have influenced their contemporary artists, along with artists for generations to come. Their contributions to the creation of American music cannot be underestimated, and their stories need to be heard and shared. Also of historic interest is The Arts Garage’s celebration of Hip-Hop. This venue showcases diversity like no other, featuring excellence in every genre. With the Urban Underground’s Summer of ‘ 92, The Arts Garage takes a look back at the music of twenty-years ago, including RunDMC, Dr. Dre, the Beastie Boys and more. In addition, the Arts Garage welcomes back hometown favorite and rising star, Chloe Dolandis and showcases their own Matthew Farmer. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • June 1, 2012, 7:30 The Jazz Project- Tickets $20-$30 Date Night With Chloe Dolandis ($15-25) June 9, 2012: Jazz, 8pm A young voice with an old soul, dynamic entertainer Doug Carn Quartet Chloe Dolandis moves audiences with her powerful vocals and Raised in St. Augustine, where he still resides, Doug Carn commanding stage presence. Her debut album, “Bring Back had an enormous impact on the world of soul-jazz. The pianist, The Fever”, penned by Dolandis and her writing team, offers organist, composer and educator crafted classic albums such a uniquely stylistic blend reminiscent of Aretha Franklin, as Infant Eyes and Adam’s Apple, on which he also wrote Michael Buble, Stevie Wonder, and Bette Midler. distinctive arrangements of songs by Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and Bobby Hutcherson. With his quartet of regular June 2, 2012 9pm sidemen from NE Florida, Carn will be playing both standards Urban Underground: Summer of 92 and original material to lead off the summer series and 20 Years of Hip-hop ($10-15) African American Music Appreciation Month. The best Florida MCs, break dancers, poets and live Doug Carn graffiti artists give you a look back at the music and art that June 23, 2012: Jazz, 8pm defined the culture of the city! See rappers battle it out and Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio With his long white beard and turban, Hammond B3 wizard, Dr. Lonnie Smith was a familiar poets express their rage at life in the ghettos while b-boys do With his long white beard and turban, Hammond B3 fixture on the South Florida jazz scene of the ‘80s and ‘90s. A breakout star in the 1960s, Dr. their thing to many of rap’s greatest songs. Featuring music wizard, Dr. Lonnie Smith was a familiar fixture on the South Lonnie brought his distinctive, exciting organ sound to the records of George Benson and Lou from the Beastie Boys, RunDMC, Dr. Dre and all new songs Florida jazz scene of the ‘80s and ‘90s. A breakout star in Donaldson, and cut some classic sides of his own for the Blue Note label. that define the current culture of Delray Beach. the 1960s, Dr. Lonnie brought his distinctive, exciting organ The members of Miami’s Latin-roots-fusion band Oriente have performed with some “The main motive behind the existence of Urban sound to the records of George Benson and Lou Donaldson, of the greatest musicians, past and present, including Mongo Santamaria, Jaco Pastorius, Underground is to cross classes, so to speak, and present a and cut some classic sides of his own for the Blue Note label. Celia Cruz and Cachao. diverse audience with music that knows no cultural bounds,” Approaching his 70th birthday in July, Smith continues to Pianist Lynne Arriale is a dynamic and soulful performer. In recent years, Arriale, who explains Drew Tucker, Education & Outreach Coordinator at prove among the most creative voices on his instrument. teaches at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, has toured and recorded with brilliant Arts Garage. “The City of Delray Beach has been trying to James Martin will be on drums and long-time collaborator of musicians – including trumpeter Randy Brecker, saxophonist Bill McHenry and bassist George bring together the various backgrounds within Delray Beach Smith’s, Randall Dollahan, will be on guitar. Mraz – as well as with her own trio. for years and we finally have a means to do this, with music. Longtime South Florida jazz fans certainly will be out in force to greet drummer Duffy Pairing hip hop with a seven-piece instrumental section, putting July 14, 2012: Jazz, 9pm Jackson, holding court behind his drum kit while swinging ferociously and cracking wise. Not the performance on the stage of the multi-disciplinary venue of Oriente only is Duffy among the swingingest drummers around, he’s also one of the funniest. Arts Garage and promoting this event across schools, companies The members of Miami’s Latin-roots-fusion band Oriente Anyone who heard guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg – who grew up in Miami and attended the and other organizations from the east to west side of the city will have performed with some of the greatest musicians, past and University of Miami – knew he was destined to make his mark in the jazz world. A superbly result in the coming together of a people for a unified reason – present, including Mongo Santamaria, Jaco Pastorius, Celia gifted player, Kreisberg toured with jazz greats such as Joe Henderson, Michael Brecker and to hear what Urban Underground has to say.” Cruz and Cachao. Under the leadership of guitarist, vocalist Red Rodney, and also helmed his own progressive-rock band Third Wish. and composer Eddy Balzola, Oriente performs a sizzling mix The Garage Blues Series: Tickets $20-$30 of jazz, blues and soul driven by Afro-Cuban rhythms and a June 16, 2012: Blues, 8pm kicking brass section. They continue to perform all over South Little Jake Mitchell & The Soul Searchers Florida, from the Keys to Palm Beach, adding avid fans with A teen prodigy from Tampa, soul-singer Little Jake every performance. Mitchell toured with James Brown, Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke, won over audiences at the Apollo Theater, and cut July 28, 2012: Jazz, 9pm his first record for the Chess label in 1957. In 1960, Little Lynne Arriale Jake and the Blenders were the first African-American With her tangle of red curls and striking blue eyes, band to play at the University of Florida’s Gator Growl, a pianist Lynne Arriale is a dynamic and soulful performer. highly segregated event at the time. Still singing powerfully, In recent years, Arriale, who teaches at the University of Mitchell led his band The Soul Searchers to the semi-finals of North Florida in Jacksonville, has toured and recorded with the 2012 International Blues Challenge. brilliant musicians — including trumpeter Randy Brecker, saxophonist Bill McHenry and bassist George Mraz — as July 21: 2012: Blues, 9pm well as with her own trio. But the focus generally remains Matt “Guitar” Murphy on Arriale’s bright playing and introspective compositions, & The Nouveaux Honkies even more so on her latest recording, which is aptly titled While most people recognize Matt “Guitar” Murphy for Solo. And that’s exactly how you’ll hear her when she his iconic role in the Blues Brothers movies, he had long before performs at Arts Garage this summer. established himself as one of the baddest blues guitarists on the planet. While still in his teens, the Mississippi-born Murphy August 11, 2012: Jazz, 8pm gained fame in Memphis and West Memphis, and he went Duffy Jackson Big Band on to perform and record with Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Longtime South Florida jazz fans certainly will be out in Williamson and Memphis Slim. His jazzy, sophisticated licks force to greet drummer Duffy Jackson, holding court behind influenced generations of Chicago guitarists, and this year his drum kit while swinging ferociously and cracking wise. Not earned him a spot in the Blues Music Hall of Fame. Murphy, only is Duffy among the swingingest drummers around, he’s 82, has resided in South Florida for more than a decade. For also one of the funniest. But he comes by his entertainment his Arts Garage performance, he’ll be joined by frequent roots naturally: His dad was legendary jazz bassist Chubby collaborators The Nouveaux Honkies. Jackson. And certainly, Duffy has backed his share of legends, among them Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, August 18, 2012: Blues, 8pm Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Carter. Now living in Nashville, Little Jake and The Soul Searchers Barrelhouse Chuck with Famous Frank the drummer returns to South Florida for his Arts Garage & The Nucklebusters Blues Band gig, where he’ll provide the propulsive engine to a roaring Chicago is known for its rich legacy of blues pianists, 17-piece big band. The success of the Jazz Project gave birth to Garage Blues. and Barrelhouse Chuck Goering learned from some of the “We were overwhelmed with requests for blues and are thrilled with the caliber of talent with best. Relocating from Gainesville to Chicago in 1979, he August 25, 2012: Jazz, 8pm which we are debuting this signature series,” continued Ushe. “Our instant popularity speaks to befriended blues-piano great Sunnyland Slim, with whom Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet the real hunger of audience to experience legendary musicians in an boutique metropolitan he studied and traveled for 16 years. This also gained Anyone who heard guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg — who setting like ours. him entry to a fraternity of Chicago blues-piano heroes, grew up in Miami and attended the University of Miami — Garage Blues includes performances by: Little Jake Mitchell was a teen prodigy who later including Blind John Davis, Big Moose Walker, Detroit Junior knew he was destined to make his mark in the jazz world. toured with James Brown, Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke, and won over audiences at the Apollo and Little Brother Montgomery. A superbly gifted player, Kreisberg toured with jazz greats Theater. Matt “Guitar” Murphy is considered one of the baddest blues guitarists on the planet, Chuck became a formidable player himself, and has such as Joe Henderson, Michael Brecker and Red Rodney, and and he has earned a spot in the Blues Hall of Fame. Barrelhouse Chuck Goering has played with performed and recorded with Jimmy Rogers, Hubert Sumlin, also helmed his own progressive-rock band Third Wish. The some of the best including Chicago blues-piano heroes Blind John Davis, Big Moose Walker, Buddy Guy and Kim Wilson, among others. You can also hear New York-based Kreisberg remains an extremely fresh voice Detroit Junior and Little Brother Montgomery. You can also hear him on the soundtrack to the him on the soundtrack to the movie Cadillac Records. For his Arts on his instrument, whether he’s playing his own evocative movie Cadillac Records. For his Arts Garage show, Barrelhouse Chuck will be joined by South Garage show, Barrelhouse Chuck will be joined by South Florida compositions or finding fresh expression in standards. He will Florida favorites Famous Frank and the Nucklebusters. faves Famous Frank and the Nucklebusters. be presenting on this evening with his NY Quartet. Tickets are priced between $20-$30 in advance, and comprehensive listings are at www. artsgarage.org. Subscriptions are also available. For more information please call 561-450-6357. The Delray Beach Pineapple www.DelrayPineapple.com JUNE 2012 • 19 music by DrewTucker

MusicJones . . . Jones - noun It was there that I (a jones). Describes a state in learned how important which one experiences strong it is to give back” desire or attraction. “ MusicJones This name, MusicJones, (MJ) says a lot about him, as a desire for music is what has driven Andrew Penn since childhood. Raised in the church, MJ began on the drums at the age of 8 and knew from then that he should be making music. Andrews great grandparents were among the first Delray settlers in the early 1900’s. He attended Banyan Creek, Carver Middle School, and Atlantic High School before finding himself immersed in the recording arts at Full Sail in Orlando. I met MJ to learn more about him over a Miami Heat basketball game at a local Delray Beach eatery and between plays we really went in depth on what it takes to be a recording artist these days. “You have to be able to do it all to stay competitive.” He continues, “Full Sail was a great experience. I wanted to be able to do everything with music without needing to hire anyone for the process. I wanted to be a complete artist and my education there helped me to do that.” What he means is that by learning not only how to ply his craft, but also to record, market, and promote it as well, he would be a one man label, capable of being in control of his own product.

After College, MJ went to work at the Boys and Girls Club while building his musical portfolio. “That was a really great experience for me, because it was there that I learned how important it is to give back. And even today it is a big part of what drives me.” His travels found him in Tallahassee, where he joined Lay-lo studios and worked as a production engineer for all of the big acts in the area for 5 years. After doing that for a while the “Jones” came back. “I realized that I had to be creating music, singing and writing.” After returning to Delray and collaborating with some of the best hip-hop and R&B acts in the business, MJ is back to creating. His latest creation “Believers”, is already garnishing quite a buzz and the video, directed by Ryan Snyder, will be ready for release later this month. Jones recently performed for a sold out crowd at Propaganda, and plans on releasing his first solo CD at the end of 2012. MJ currently spends his time producing and just signed a production agreement with Vanburen Court LLC. “I’ve learned that when you know what you are meant to do, you just do it, you can’t wait around for the perfect opportunity, you have to make it.” MJ is satisfying his Jones one project at a time, and helping others to do the same.

Reach out to MusicJones at www.MusicJones.com @musicjonesdrew

Drew Tucker is the owner of Tucker Music Academy and the Education and Outreach Coordinator at Arts Garage. Connect with him at www.Delraymusicschool.com and @TuckerMusic101 Illustrators

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The Search for The Perfect Night Out: PART VI rew and The Woo is a regular Drew: Although the crowd was a little thin at Ryan: Great pizzas, salads and sandwiches Orleans. P.S.- he’s only, like, 20 something. Pineapple series that follows two young first, the bar was the obvious spot to hang. and over 50 craft beers on tap, what more Dprofessionals as they look for the perfect The owner, Miss Lily, greeted us the second could you ask for? There’s really not a thing this Ryan: He looks about 14 1/2 to me. Pretty sure night out in Delray Beach. They’ll need a we walked in the door, such a nice touch. place doesn’t have. I saw his mom drop him off before the show. happy hour, a sub-20-buck dinner, some They call him Steve “Baby Face” Laudicina. live music and a late-night hot spot. Call it Ryan: I liked how she handles the bar while Drew: They even have a full bar, if beer’s not a scavenger hunt, bar crawl or even a mild the staff cooks and serves the food. It’s nice your thing, and pick drinks daily to run as all Drew: You just made that up, no one calls bender. Either way - you’re going to want to to order a few half off drinks and apps while day specials. him that. His name is Steve Laudicina and follow in their footsteps. chatting with the owner. chatting with him I learned, he’s a super laid At the end of the year, Drew and The Woo Ryan: I love checking out their little chalkboard back kid with a world of talent. He’s going will select their top choice for each category and Drew: Honestly that’s my favorite part. Miss when I’m in the area; $3 Margaritas? Yes to go a long way and right now you can see invite the whole city to come out and join them Lily tells it like it is. She’s a world traveler and please! $2 Blue Moons? Sure, why not. Cold him right in Delray. for “The Best Night Out In Downtown Delray.” although she doesn’t like to talk about herself Mojitos on a hot Sunday afternoon? Duh! too much, once in a while she shares an Ryan: The nickname will catch on… give HAPPY HOUR interesting tidbit. Drew: Absolutely! But let’s remember why it time. I feel like there’s more to this place PATIO DELRAY we’re here. For under $20 per person, we’re than just music. Can we just stay here the Ryan: Restaurants on The Ave. can continue to chowing and guzzling. A couple of Cigar City rest of the night? Our crew is having too A new concept in a expand their happy hour menus’ and ironically Maduro Brown Ales, two salads, and a medium much fun and I’m just getting to know the well-worn spot, Patio fancy dishes (Gourmet Tater Tots) – but they pineapple and bacon pizza (strongly suggested cool bartenders. Delray is an eclectic, can’t duplicate this experience. After running by our friendly server) all in our budget. seasonally-inspired restaurant located close to out of cold stock of our beer of choice - Miss Drew: These nights are called “Drew and The the Intracoastal on George Bush Blvd. Their Lily went to the back and put four beers in an Ryan: This isn’t some cheap pizza joint with Woo,” we can do whatever we want. happy hour includes half off drinks and a ice bucket. By the time we were finished with greasy pie and a two slice special either. special appetizer menu. our first round – they were perfectly chilled. LATE NIGHT SPOT Drew: Not that we’re opposed to the two slice STILL BACK ROOM BLUES BAR Drew: I can honestly say, I didn’t know this Drew: But the best part was when Miss Lily specials. place was here. took the time to tell each guest that happy hour Ryan: Let’s laydown the layout for our loyal was about to end. And if an order came in a Ryan: No, of course not, but Mellow readers’. They’ve got a big U-shaped bar, Ryan: Me neither. But when one of our little after 7pm, no one said “Oh, sorry happy Mushroom delivers a dining experience worthy about two dozen tables facing the stage, a readers’ highly recommended it, I figured we hour is over. The computer won’t let me put it of a Friday night out. high top booth that overlooks the entire bar, a had to check it out. in.” (Like we’ve heard so many times on The few lounge areas and a pool table. Ave. at 7:01.) Drew: Or a Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Drew: Right off the bat, I like the artsy vibe of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night out. Drew: Don’t forget the animatronic kid’s ride this place. Ryan: There’s a lot to be said about the usually found outside of K-Mart’s in the ‘80’s, a difference in experience between owner run Ryan: With their menu and prices, why not! popcorn machine circa 1970, walls adorned Ryan: The layout is worth mentioning. A quiet dining gems like Patio Delray, and the large with pinup girls from the ‘50’s and an overall dining area, a plethora of outdoor seating corporate owned restaurants. LIVE MUSIC décor reminiscent of the early ‘60’s. and a free-standing bar make Patio Delray a BACK ROOM BLUES BAR complete package. DINNER FOR UNDER $20 Ryan: “Throwback” and “Old School” are MELLOW MUSHROOM A throwback true blue Blues Bar thrown around a lot, but the Back located on the corner of Atlantic Room experience is more multi- Ave and Congress. Expect regional generational. In fact, it’s worth blues heroes and a fun crowd. mentioning that we have two of the Pineapple Newspaper owners Ryan: This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! partying with us here tonight, JD Diaz and Gene Fisher. Gene’s been in Delray Beach Drew: I told you. All this time I’ve been telling forever and has seen the Back Room Blues Bar you about the great spots outside the invisible in several locations. He said that it was actually walls of “downtown”. once run out of the back of liquor store, hence the name. Since then it’s held residence at two A funky pizza palace with craft beers and out Ryan: Yeah well last time you took me to locations in downtown Delray and one just of the ordinary signature pies. Shats in Boynton and I was strip searched across the border in Boca Raton. before I got to go in. Ryan: We all know it well: The Mellow Drew: Well I for one am glad it’s back in Delray. Mushroom, an absolute no-brainer in this Drew: Haha, yeah but you had fun right? category. Ryan: And from the look of it, it’s here to stay. Ryan: No doubt. But now I’m at Back Room Drew: Which begs the question… what took Blues Bar and LOVING IT! Where do I even Taxi. us so long? begin to express my love of this joint? Checkers. Bed. Ryan: Well it’s probably the fact that we eat Drew: You don’t. I do. And I say we start with and drink here almost every week. the music. Tonight’s band is called Bobby and The Renegades. They have the best blues Want us to consider your favorite local hangout? Drew: Yeah – good point. guitarist I have ever heard outside of New Email us at [email protected]. The Delray Beach Pineapple www.DelrayPineapple.com JUNE 2012 • 21 Get Ready, Set, Grow hosts art show

Former Technology Executive Creates Some of Delray’s Most Stunning Art

By Ellen Thistle with lucent, brick-red garnet in the beginnings of a The Pineapple Contributing Writer bracelet. Steely hematite accents black, diamond- like spinel in a half-finished necklace. Trays with There is an underground web of men in beads made from blood-red rubies, fiery carnelian, Delray Beach who know the secret to keeping and sea-green turquoise are scattered around her their wives happy. Most of them don’t even workbench in artistic disarray. know one another. But they all have one thing in This isn’t the kind of beading your eccentric common: three times a year, they go see jewelry aunt does. designer Stacey Wissow. Stacey pulls out one of her finished pieces: “This whole thing started with a simple, three- a necklace of small, tear-drop shaped beads, strand, garnet necklace,” Stacey says. “I just wanted in an intoxicating color combination of greens, Get Ready, Set, Grow Academy, an creatively and become independent thinkers. three strands of nice beads. And I couldn’t find what purples, reds, and yellows. “These are sapphires. educational preschool located on Jog Road in If anyone is interesting in visiting Get I was looking for. When I searched for it online, I They’re triple-A quality—that’s the highest rating Delray Beach, Florida, hosted their Fourth Ready, Set, Grow Academy to learn more just kept coming up with places that sold beads. “ So a gemstone can get…. These stones are perfect.” Annual Children’s Art Show in May. This about their program, please call 561-865-2223. Stacey decided to make the necklace herself. event has become quite famous amongst the “I wore the necklace to work one day, and a families of Get Ready, Set, Grow Academy. woman in my office flipped out. ‘Oh my god,’ she As part of the curriculum, the children attend said, ‘where can I get one of those?’ I told her I art classes where they learn about the use of made them. Pretty soon, all the women I worked various types of art medium, color mixing and with were ordering my jewelry.” different artistic styles and techniques. That was ten years ago. Stacey was working as Through the instruction of Get Ready, a technology executive in the finance industry and Set, Grow Academy’s art teacher, Miss Susie, living in New York City. But in 2004, Stacey realized the children studied the Neo-Impressionist it was time to make a change. When charged with styles of Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Pablo laying off three people in her department, Stacey Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh. The children nominated herself and two others. She retired and then incorporated this knowledge and started making jewelry full time. reproduced magnificent works of art which For two years, Stacey supported herself through online jewelry sales and weekly were displayed in the hallways of the school “Tupperware” parties she hosted out of her home. for all to admire. But eventually, she came to the same conclusion Integrating the arts into the program is many people who live here did: she was sick of an essential part of a child’s growing process the cold weather. She packed up and moved to Natural Turquoise and sterling silver and at Get Ready, Set, Grow Academy, it is South Florida. Once Stacey has completed the beading for a apparent that the children take pride in their While the desire for a garnet necklace might piece of jewelry, she chooses from fasteners made accomplishments. They believe that through have sparked what became a life change, the roots of braided sterling silver and 14-karat gold⎯high- art, children are able to express themselves of Stacey’s inspiration go deeper. quality clasps that are miniature works of art in “I’ve always been an artist,” Stacey says, “I their own right. really was attracted to color and light. I love glass. “The way you finish a piece is as important as Milagro Center’s CabaretVerboten I like the transparency, the way it changes based the whole piece.” She explains. “I use professional on light.” In fact, Stacey worked with stained glass beading wire, wire guards, crimp beads (which I Stephen Backhus Cabaret Verboten explores Germany’s for years before she started making jewelry. “That knot underneath), and I use expensive clasps. My Weimar era art-scene, a hotbed of music, kind of led me to real gemstones,” she says, “I pieces don’t break.” wins Muse Award theatre, and art designed to use satire found it appealed to the same thing. “ She brings out another finished work of art: Arts agency tabs arts educator and irony to expose corruption and social injustice in the face of the Nazi machine’s When she says “real gemstones,” she means an 18-carat pendant of watery blue topaz dangles The Palm Beach County Cultural insidious advance. it. Once a year, Stacey travels to the gem district on a string of small, lustrous freshwater pearls Council, the arts agency that serves and glimmering, chartreuse peridot beads. It’s of New York City. She walks up to inconspicuous- non-profit cultural organizations and breathtaking. (PHOTO) Bold, provocative and titillating, looking locked doors. She rings a doorbell; they professional artists throughout the county, buzz her in. She walks upstairs, down dim, bare After moving to South Florida to escape the Cabaret Verboten features the biting recognizes outstanding individuals for their hallways, and into back rooms with case after case cold weather, Stacey was on her way to the work music, songs and scenes of Kurt Weill, contributions to arts and culture each year of precious gems stretching from wall to wall. life she had always dreamed about. There was only Hanns Eisler, Bertolt Brecht, Friedrich by honoring them with their highly coveted one problem: she missed working with people. Hollaender, Mischa Spoliansky and “MUSE” Awards. Tired of the isolation required to be a full-time, at- Marcellus Schiffer. The cabaret of the day home artist, Stacey figured out a way that she could reflected society’s degeneration, dripping practice her art and stay connected with people. in decadence and menace, and dealt She opened up a store. with social issues in stunning music and For the past five years, Stacey has owned song that resonates as if written today. and operated Spotted on 2nd, a charming store in Pineapple Grove that has quickly developed A perfect Arts Garage production, into one of Delray’s favorite treasures. Stacey Cabaret Verboten embodies the raw sells her jewelry along with the work of over fifty and edgy sensibility of this Delray Beach American artists. While handmade artisan jewelry venue, and the provocative intellectual (made by her and others) accounts for about 70% sexiness of an art form best suited for of her sales, her inventory is diverse, ranging from highly entertaining social commentary. 18-carat Blue Topaz faceted gemstone with blue handmade mobiles to iron sculptures. It is an ideal topaz beads, peridot, and freshwater pearls. Milagro Center’s Stephen Backhus“Mr. Steve” place to shop for gifts, and it suits all price ranges. doing ARTreach at ARC of Palm Beach County Performances for Cabaret Verboten In places like this, Stacey invests in exactly It’s Stacey’s loyal cult following that has kept are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday what make her pieces special. She buys tiny, her in business. “I have husbands who come in The Milagro Center’s Stephen Backhus evenings at 7:30; Saturday afternoons faceted, droplet-shaped sapphire beads, topaz here three times a year,” she says, “their wife’s (“Mr. Steve”) was awarded the 2012 Muse at 2:00 p.m.; and Sunday evenings beads in three shades of blue, pendants of clear, birthday, their anniversary, and Christmas. And Award for Outstanding Arts Educator and at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-$35. www. caramel citrine and deep, royal amethyst. She they hit a home run every time.” was presented with the prestigious award at artsgarage.org or call 561-450-6357 examines each tiny gem bead up close. She holds Surrounded by Stacey’s masterpieces, it is an entertainment-filled dinner and show at it up to the light. She selects only the ones that hard to remember that only a few years ago, her the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. are flawless. professional life revolved around board meetings “The Muse Awards not only celebrate Stacey doesn’t work with clay or glass beads. and quarterly reports. Now, she concerns herself the many wonderful contributions the “Gemstones have value,” she explains. “You can with finding high-caliber jewelry clasps and filling recipients are making to Palm Beach buy a bag of glass beads, and ten years from now her store with unique, quality, handmade art from County residents, but they also spotlight the it’s going to be worth exactly what you paid for all over the country. intrinsic ways that our cultural community it. I buy good-quality gemstones and use precious Stacey’s success story echoes that of so many continues to positively impact both the local metals, so all of my pieces are investment pieces: others: it kind of just happened by chance. economy and our overall quality of life,” they will only go up in value. “One time, I was at the drug store picking said Rena Blades, CEO of the Palm Beach “I spend thousands of dollars on beads when up a prescription,” she says. “I was wearing one County Cultural Council. I go to New York,” she admits, “But I get the best of my pieces around my neck. It had tourmaline, Mr. Steve teaches mixed-media art to there is.” kind of like this,” she said, gesturing the shape of Milagro Center STARS and, as the ARTreach And then, equipped with dozens of bags a long, rectangular pendant on her chest. “The Program Manager, also takes his unique and of vibrant, precious beads, Stacey sits down at pharmacist bought it from me on the spot, right creative drawings, sculptures, and collages her corner workbench, turns on the light, and off my neck. That’s when I knew that I was on to each week to the children served at such gets to work. something.” organizations as The Haven, The ARC, “I start with color,” she says matter-of-factly. “I kind of fell into it,” Stacey laughs, “And Quantum House, Kids in Distress, Under “Usually, I’m inspired by the gems,” then I just perfected it.” 21, The Literacy Coalition, and Head Start. And sure enough, her workbench is a You can find Stacey and her jewelry at Mr. Steve encourages children and youth Spotted on 2nd, located in the 200 block of NE kaleidoscope. Upon closer inspection, one thing is to discover their individual creativity and immediately clear: this woman has an uncanny eye 2nd Avenue. In Pineapple Grove. Or check out reach their highest potential. for color. In one corner, slate-gold pyrite is paired the store’s website at www.spottedon2nd.com. 22 • JUNE 2012 www.DelrayPineapple.com The Delray Beach Pineapple events calendar FRIDAY • JUNE 1 Seek in the City – A Scavenger Hunt supporting Delray Beach’s chari- Juneteenth Celebration - 6pm-8:30pm- The Fun-Raiser benefitting doubloons” on our pirate ship, take an art-inspired treasure hunt, Habitat Happy Hour at Breathe, 401 W. Atlantic Ave. 5pm – ties – 1st annual city-wide Scavenger Hunt to benefit local businesses the Spady Museum will take place at Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel, learn pirate fun facts and enjoy the children’s interactive gallery. 7pm. Free to attend - Taking donations & holding raffles for and charities. Registration for teams of 5 - $50. Individuals $15 per 82 Gleason Street $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Attendees Habitat for Humanity. Delicious $6 Appetizers, $4 Wines & person. 1pm kick off at the Elk’s Lodge with Team Awards Ceremony will each receive one free drink ticket good for beer, wine or Shark Month – Through September 30th. Shark feedings at Martinis. www.breatheindelray.com and after party at Boston’s on the Beach from 6pm. frozen drinks; additional drinks will be available at happy hour 10:30am Tuesday – Saturday. 100 genuine shark and ray jaws, Contact Kelly Rowland at [email protected] to register. prices. Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel will also provide live music by free fossil dig to find a shark tooth, make your own fossil tooth Date Night with Chloe Dolandis – 7:30pm- The Arts Garage the dynamic DYMiN and an array of summertime munchies. necklace, take a photo in the giant megalodon jaw. Admission A young voice with an old soul, dynamic entertainer Chloe Dolan- Jazz Project: Doug Carn Quartet – 8pm – The Arts Garage - The 561-279-8883 or pay online at www.spadymuseum.org is $4 ages 3 and up. Sandoway House Nature Center, 142 S dis moves audiences with her powerful vocals and commanding pianist, organist, composer and educator crafted classic albums such Ocean Blvd. 561-274-7263 or www.sandowayhouse.org stage presence. 180 NE 1st St. www.artsgarage.org as Infant Eyes and Adam’s Apple, on which he also wrote distinctive THURSDAY – FRIDAY • JUNE 21-29 Call 561-450-6357 for tickets. $15-$25 arrangements of songs by Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and Bobby The Theatre at Arts Garage presents Cabaret Verboten. (Wed-Fri) Ghosts, Goblins and Gods: The Supernatural in Japanese Art Hutcherson. 180 NE 1st St. www.artsgarage.org Bold, provocative and titillating, Cabaret Verboten by Jeremy –Through September 16th. View an array of paintings, prints, THRU SUNDAY • JUNE 3 Call 561-450-6357 for tickets. $20-$30 Lawrence explores Germany’s Weimar era art-scene, a hotbed of sculptural figures and masks depicting other worldly beings. Twelve Angry Men - This gripping courtroom drama begins when music, theatre, and art designed to use satire and irony to expose Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road. www.morikami. a judge places the life of a frightened Puerto Rican teenager into MONDAY • JUNE 11 corruption and social injustice in the face of the Nazi machine’s org. 561-495-0233 the hands of twelve middle-class jurors. The play became the Lecture – 2pm - Delray Beach Doctor of Physical Therapy Joshua insidious advance. Arts Garage -180 NE 1st St. www.artsgarage.org surprise hit of the 2004 New York theatre season. Davis will present a program on “Fall Prevention.” Learn how to Call 561-450-6357 for tickets and showtimes. $30-$35 Please Send Your Calendar Listings To: Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. – Tickets $30 help prevent balance problems and about benefits of staying ac- [email protected] Call 561-272-1281 ex.4 for showtimes. tive throughout your lifetime. Free and open to the public. Delray SATURDAY • JUNE 23 Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Avenue. Amazing Mom and Son Challenge – Community Center. 50 FRIDAY – WEDNESDAY • JUNE 1-6 www.delraylibrary.org 561-266-9490. NW 1st Avenue. Varied start times from 9:30am. Mom and son Call Me “Mr. Abbott - The Life and Career of George Abbott - In teams will “race” around the City of Delray Beach looking for SIZZLING SUMMER AT a career that spanned 92 years (from 1903 to 1995), George THURSDAY • JUNE 14, 28 clues and performing challenges. Divisions start at 5 years old. Abbott wrote, directed and produced more successful shows than Complimentary Wine Tasting with real glasses! 5:30-7:30 PM. 561-243-7277 or [email protected] OLD SCHOOL SQUARE any other man in the history of the Broadway stage. Old Vines, Wine & Spirits 900 E. Atlantic Ave., Ste #3. Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. – Tickets $30 561-276-2076 www.oldvinesdelraybeach.com Movie in the Park – 6pm – 9pm – Catherine Strong Splash Call 561-272-1281 ex.4 for showtimes Park. 1500 SW 6th St. Free and suitable for all ages. Monthly FRIDAY • JUNE 15 event sponsored by Delray Beach Parks & Rec. 561-243-7194. SATURDAYS • JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dad & Daughter Date Night – 6:30pm – 10pm - Delray Beach www.mydelraybeach.com Live entertainment at Kevro Art Bar. Everything from country, Golf Club – Dads and daughters are invited to attend this celebra- rockabilly, acoustic to Indie every Saturday night tion of Father’s Day. This elegant evening features a full course Jazz Project: Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio – 8pm – The Arts Garage. 166 SE 2nd Avenue. www.kevroart.com dinner and dancing. 2200 Highland Avenue. For more info call With his long white beard and turban, Dr. Lonnie brought his 561-243-7277 or [email protected] distinctive, exciting organ sound to the records of George Benson SATURDAY • JUNE 2 and Lou Donaldson, and cut some classic sides of his own for the June 17, 2012 “Once Upon a Time”, Dance Academy of Boca Raton. Crest SATURDAY • JUNE 16 Blue Note label. 180 NE 1st St. www.artsgarage.org Take Dad to See Pirates & Treasures Theatre at Old School Square. 2pm & 6pm. Demonstrations of Sado, the Way of Tea – 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & Call 561-450-6357 for tickets. $20-$30 Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture, Tickets through box office: 561-243-7922 x1. 3pm. Cost: $5 (with paid museum admission). Reservations are Old School Square 51 N. Swinton Ave., www.oldschool.org required for groups of 10 or more. Please call 561-495-0233, SATURDAY – SUNDAY • JUNE 23-24 Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m., All dads receive free ext. 210. Experience sado in the tranquil setting of the Seishin- USA Netball Championships – 25 teams and 300 athletes will admission for Father’s Day. Others: $10 Urban Underground: Summer of 92 | 20 Years of Hip-hop an, the Morikami’s authentic tea house. Morikami Museum, participate in Netball Championships. Netball is derived from general; $6 seniors; $4 students (13-21); $2 9pm – The Arts Garage - The best Florida MCs, break dancers, 4000 Morikami Park Road. www.morikami.org 561-495-0233 basketball and one of the most popular sports for women in ages 4-12. Treat dad to an art-filled afternoon poets and live graffiti artists give you a look back at the music Australia, South Africa, the UK and Caribbean nations. of Pirates & Treasures! Take him on a special and art that defined the culture of the city! Healthy & Free Juneteenth Celebration, Old School Square Entertain- Finals June 24th. Atlantic High School. 2455 W. Atlantic Avenue. treasure hunt for a chance to win a great prize. 180 NE 1st St. www.artsgarage.org ment Pavilion, 5pm-11pm, Free health testing to promote healthy www.palmbeachsports.com or www.USANetball.org Call 561-450-6357 for tickets. $10-$15 living. Fashion show, dance performances, food, merchandise, live July 9 - August 3, 2012 music & a youth and a gospel hour! Kid’s area includes face painting. SUNDAY • JUNE 24 Kickin’ Arts Camp TUESDAY • JUNE 5 51 N. Swinton Ave. For more information contact Barbara Haider Divas in Art – 7pm - The Arts Garage. Female illusionists, Old School Square Brotherhood Ride 2012 - Dedicated to 11 Fallen Emergency Respond- 954-607-8989 or 561-243-7922; www.oldschool.org including Ricky Rollick, known for his nostalgic Broadway and Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ers who died in the line of duty in 2011. Participants will ride bicycles retro-style drag performances, Melissa St. John, an artist of female Camp fee $250 per week plus $13 reg. fee through the state of Florida in eight days, covering over 550 miles. Magic and Comedy – Family show 7pm – 18 and over show impersonation for more than two decades and Roxie Devine, a star Four one-week sessions will incorporate The ride will begin in Naples on June 3rd, travel up the east coast and 9pm – The Amazing Mr. A and James Changefield will perform of stage and screen, music and dance. 180 NE 1st St. a different “Pirates and Treasures” theme end in St Petersburg on June 10th. They will be hosted by the Delray at the Puppetry Arts Center – 94 NE 2nd Avenue. www.artsgarage.org Call 561-450-6357 for tickets. $15-$20 each week -- with lots of fun activities for Beach Elks Club on June 5th. www.brotherhoodride.com 561-243-4330 www.puppetcenter.org boys and girls! Theatre games, music, art FRIDAY • JUNE 29 projects and more are led by a caring, creative WEDNESDAY • JUNE 6 Garage Blues: Little Jake Mitchell & The Soul Searchers -8pm Book Signing 7pm – Patrick Kendrick will speak and sign his staff who will give your child support and Book Discussion – 2pm - Boynton Beach author Barbara The Arts Garage - A former teen prodigy from Tampa, soul-singer book Extended Family -Murder on the Beach Bookstore 273 NE encouragement. A Friday Showcase for family Erlichman will speak about her book One of a Kind. It weaves Little Jake Mitchell toured with James Brown, Jackie Wilson and Sam 2nd Avenue murderonthebeach.com 561-279-7790 and friends will cap each week. Bring lunch together four plot lines surrounding the auction of a rare, one-of- Cooke, and won over audiences at the Apollo Theater. 180 NE 1st St. and a snack. Camp fee includes materials. a-kind coin. Free and open to the public. Books will be available www.artsgarage.org Call 561-450-6357 for tickets. $20-$30 EXHIBITS for purchase and autographing. Delray Beach Public Library Fort Mose: Colonial America’s Black Fortress of Freedom – September 9, 2012 100 W. Atlantic Avenue. www.delraylibrary.org 561-266-9490. SUNDAY • JUNE 17 Through July 29th. This exhibit from the Florida Museum of Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle of FUN! Ahoy Maitz… and Dads! Cornell Museum of Art & American Natural History explores the history of Fort Mose, America’s first Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture, WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY • JUNE 6-8 Culture, Old School Square - 51 N. Swinton Ave. 561-243- legally sanctioned free black community. Based on five years of Old School Square Inspiration in Beautiful Skin Event – Aspire Skincare & Beauty – 7922; www.oldschool.org Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m., All dads historical and archaeological research at Mose and in Spain, the Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; admission $8 adults; kids 10m – 6pm – Skincare Fair with special offers on treatments. receive free admission, with child admission, for Father’s Day. 500-square-foot exhibit explores the African-American colonial free with adult paid admission 140 NE 2nd Avenue, Appt. only please RSVP at 561-504-3992 Others: $10 general; $6 seniors; $4 students (13-21); $2 ages experience in the Spanish colonies, from the arrival of Christopher A family fun day filled with activities fit for or www.aspirebeautystore.com 4-12.Treat Dad to an art-filled afternoon of pirates, myths and Columbus to the time of the American Revolution. This is a little- pirates and princesses. Treasure hunt, stories, legends, and take him on a special treasure hunt! known story, and one that offers a powerful alternative image to crafts and a surprise guest. FRIDAY • JUNE 8 slavery as the dominant theme in African-American history. Spady Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk Series – 5:30pm – 8:30pm -$7 adults, THURSDAY • JUNE 21 Cultural Heritage Museum. 170 NW 5th Ave. Museum admission 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach $5 children. $2 for optional taiko drumming performance. Stroll Dine out for a Cause – 6pm – 8pm at 50 Ocean (upstairs at the $5 per person. 561-279-8883 or www.spadymuseum.org 561-243-7922; www.oldschool.org the gardens at your own pace and try something delicious from the newly renovated Boston’s). Join Celebrity Chef Kerry Morrissey Cornell Café. Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Rd. to benefit the Delray Beach Public Library. www.delraylibrary.org Ahoy Maitz! Pirates & Treasures!- Through October 28 Cornell www.morikami.org 561-495-0233 561-266-9490. Museum of Art & American Culture, Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave.,561-243-7922; www.oldschool.org Tues.-Sat., SATURDAY • JUNE 9 Artists Alley Open Studios and Galleries - 6:00 - 9:00pm 10:30-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. $10 general; $6 “The True Princess” – 1pm; “The Undivided Heart” 4pm & All artists will be available to discuss their works. seniors; $4 students (13-21); $2 ages 4-12; free for ages 3 and 7:30pm. Many But One, Christian Performing Arts. Crest Theatre Painting...Pottery...Sculpture...Works of Art under. This family-friendly exhibition celebrates pirates, myths at Old School Square. 51 N. Swinton Ave., www.oldschool.org Subsequent dates are as follows....every Third Thursday of each and legends through the remarkable and imaginative paintings of Tickets through box office: 561-243-7922 x1. month: July 19...Aug 16...Sept 20...Oct 18...Nov 15...Dec 20 celebrated artist, Don Maitz, who also created the original Cap- tain Morgan Spiced Rum character. Guess the number of “gold The Delray Beach Pineapple www.DelrayPineapple.com JUNE 2012 • 23 Advance tickets for 35th

events calendar Morikami Bon Festival Delray Beach, Fla. – For the first time, DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY Thursday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 Thursday, June 21 the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTS - JUNE 2012 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. – “Empowerment Zone” 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Children’s Program –“The Brain Game will limit tickets to its award-winning Bon presented by Reference Librarian Brian Smith Quiz Show” presented by Mike Raffone & Company Festival to be held on Saturday, August 18 Saturday, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 4pm – 9pm. Tickets will go on sale 10:00 am – 12 Noon “The Writer’s Studio” Monday, June 11 & 25 Thursday, June 21 Weekly Saturday morning program 10:00 a.m. – Craft Series - “Quilting Bee” – Twice monthly 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – “Dine Out For a Cause” Friday, June 1 and are expected to sell out. Contact Howard Gleichenhaus 561-638-7251 quilting class presented by Catherine Marshall & Karen Pugh 50 Ocean Restaurant This year, a limited number of tickets will be sold in advance online only. Tickets are $15 Monday, June 4, 11, 18, & 25 Monday, June 11 Monday, June 25 for adults (ages 18+), $6 for kids (ages 4-17), 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. – “Empowerment Zone” 2:00 p.m. – Healthy Living Series – “Fall Prevention/ 1:00 p.m. – Afternoon Book Group – Juliet by Ann Fortier presented by Reference Librarian Brian Smith Staying Active” presented by Dr. Joshua Davis presented by Librarian Kathleen Hensman and free for members and kids 3 and under. To purchase tickets starting Friday, June 1, Monday, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Tuesday, June 12 Thursday, June 28 visit www.morikami.org/bon. 5:15 p.m. – “Got Gaming?” 6:00 p.m. – Evening Book Group – Out Stealing Horses by :00 – 4:00 p.m. – Children’s Program Inspired by Japan’s three-day Obon presented by Young Adult Librarian Loanis Menendez-Cuesta Per Petterson presented by rotating book group leaders “Magic” presented by Famous Karl Koppertop holiday honoring the spirits, the 35th Annual

Wednesday, June 6, 13, 20, & 27 Thursday, June 14 & 28 ART EXHIBITS Bon Festival packs the holiday’s merriment 11:30 a.m. – “Socrates Café” – Weekly discussion group 10:30 a.m. – Craft Series Thru June 2 – Abstract Art & Mixed Media – Raquel Gaudet into one breathtaking evening. Each year, facilitated by Claire Drattell & Don Clare “Knit ‘N Purl” presented by rotating facilitators June 2 – July 27 – Watercolors – Karen Eskesen & Students thousands of guests travel to the Morikami for

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GIVING BACK Building a better community one structure at a time Stuart & Shelby’s Chuck Halberg By Jamie Salen was able to have the maximum impact on The Pineapple Staff Writer the project. “As business people we all have a certain expertise. If we each were to offer There is no power for change greater than a that expertise to a cause in the community community discovering what it cares about.” we could make amazing things happen,” “ -- Starhawk states Chuck. The Achievement Centers of Delray The discovery Starhawk speaks of does Beach is another organization close to this not limit us to one cause, but one care... Delray Beach businessman’s heart. For the the community itself. Every person who past 40 years, the Achievement Centers Volunter Mrs. Beth Simon and John Griffin of Pompano (and shopper at Delray Beach Camera Shop) has contributed to the progress of the have helped children and families in the community has a story to tell, and these low-income communities of Delray Beach. Downtown Development Authority gives away stories are what will shape our current Having begun as a small day care program, history. When we think of business leaders the organization has grown into a social 200 Mother’s Day orchids to downtown customers that have played an important role in the service agency supporting over 700 children DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Delray Beach May 10-12 resulting in over $40,000 worth of growth and success of Delray Beach in the and 150 adults. “The Achievement Centers DDA (Downtown Development Authority) sales in downtown. past decade, Chuck Halberg is a name that are a living example of how buy-in from the produced another successful Mother’s Day “The excitement that this program generated sits at the top of the list. community can make a huge difference,” Orchid Giveaway promotion! This year the DDA, with the customers and the businesses made it says Stephanie Siebel, Executive Director of in conjunction with the Downtown Delray Beach a success”, expresses Laura Simon, Associate Achievement Centers. merchants, gave away 200 beautiful Phalaenopsis Director, DDA. “On the morning of Thursday, In 2008, Stuart & Shelby Development Orchid Plants to customers of the downtown May 10, we were setting up the Orchid Giveaway Inc. donated time and materials to convert retail shops, salons and galleries! Stations and a customer came up to us and said a local house into offices for the growing “Mother’s Day is an important day to ‘is this where I come to pick up my orchid?’ and organization. “I was first introduced to retailers and the DDA learned years ago that from that point on we saw many customers over the Achievement Centers while sitting their role was to incentivize and promote to the three days with receipts from many of the on the Planning and Zoning Board and I consumers that Downtown Delray Beach is downtown shops, ranging from $200 to $2000!” immediately knew I wanted to be a part of truly a fantastic shopping destination!” says The orchids were placed at three stations such an inspiring group,” explains Chuck. Marjorie Ferrer, Executive Director, DDA. throughout downtown to make it easier for The development of the West Atlantic The Orchid Promotion was kicked off April those that shopped to pick up the orchids. region of Delray Beach has emerged as a 28, 2012 with various advertisements promoting The stations were manned by 30 different theme for Chuck and his company over the to the local and visiting community both through volunteers who have been working with the years. While he has mainly focused his charity newspaper and television ads. The DDA also DDA for the past 15 years. in support of children and law enforcement, produced over 9,000 flyers that were delivered In addition to the Orchid Giveaway, the he admits the esthetic improvements of the to all the businesses, hotels and local residences DDA created a Pamper Mom package to create community are just as important. In 2010, the within the community. excitement as well. The contest ran online and at Historical Trust was interested in restoring an The goal was to motivate the customers to the Orchid stations with no purchase necessary. original house in the West Settlers district. spend at least $200 between April 28 and May The Package included items from Naked Hair In order to assist in the project, Stuart & 12 and they would receive an Orchid Plant Salon and More, The Sacred Treehouse, Sundy Shelby Development purchased the house, by showing their receipts. It worked! All the House, Roxy Lulu Boutique, Petite Connection remodeled it and donated it back to the orchids were given away within the three days, and Caffe Luna Rosa. community. “Investment in the rich history Stuart & Shelby Development’s Chuck Halberg of our town inspires pride for everyone who CRA approves development incentive for hotel In 2006, Chuck Halberg launched his lives here,” says Chuck. West Atlantic developer commits The Hollywood, Fla.-based developer company, Stuart & Shelby Development to local hiring program responded to a request for proposals to develop Inc. Like many new business owners, Chuck Investment in the rich history several acres of CRA-owned property along began to take an interest in local government DELRAY BEACH, FL. – The Delray the West Atlantic Avenue corridor, issued by and was soon introduced to then Mayor, Jeff of our town inspires pride for Beach Community Redevelopment Agency the CRA in December 2010. The proposal Perlman. “His passion for Delray Beach everyone who lives here. (CRA) approved an incentive for up to was contagious and I knew I wanted Stuart “ includes the construction of a four-story hotel $332,348.60 under the Development and a 135-space rear parking lot between SW & Shelby Development to have a positive Chuck Halberg” Infrastructure Assistance Program for new 9th and 10th Avenues. The hotel, which would impact on the town,” explains Chuck. hotel proposed for the 900-block of W. face West Atlantic Avenue, will be a moderately Having named his company after his Today Chuck is working with Atlantic Atlantic Avenue, east of Interstate-95. Prime priced chain, such as a Fairfield Inn or two children, Stuart and Shelby, it was no High School on the first green home in Investors & Developers will receive a partial Hampton Inn, with approximately 120 rooms, a surprise when his first major project for the the United States built by high school reimbursement for certain infrastructure costs limited service café, swimming pool and fitness betterment of Delray Beach was a brand students. “The Eagle Nest House is a associated with the construction of the project, center for guests, and meeting rooms. new charter school in need of classrooms. really exciting project. Not only will the paid out over a five-year period. The CRA previously approved a $1.5 The Delray Beach Youth Vocational house itself be a wonderful contribution to Specific to this incentive agreement is a million construction loan and a long-term Charter School was a unique project Delray Beach, but the students building it local hiring program voluntarily proposed by land lease for the project. The project has spearheaded by members of the Delray will have the skills they learn during the the developer in response to public requests started to move through the city approval Beach Police Department. “Being part of project forever,” raves Chuck. to define the project’s impact on local jobs. process, beginning with a request to rezone a this project was incredibly rewarding. This As a board member for Delray Citizens Prime has committed to make good faith small portion project site from RM (Medium was when I realized just how much a small for Delray Police, Achievement Centers and efforts to procure at least 10 bids from local Density Residential) to CBD (Central Business business can make a difference in the success the Creative City Collaborate, Chuck has no contractors during the construction phase of District) to accommodate additional parking. of their own community,” says Chuck. plans of slowing down any time soon. “As the project, and to hire at least 20% of the For more information, please call the While the company’s financial long as I live in Delray Beach, I want myself initial permanent hotel staff positions from CRA office at (561) 276-8640 or visit the CRA contribution to the project was substantial, and my business to be a part of continual within the local community. website at www.delraycra.org. by offering his businesses services, Chuck growth. 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Cellular Sales creates new sales jobs in Delray Beach GSKY PLANT SYSTEMS OPENS Premium Verizon retailer opens new store, invests in the future of local economy

U.S. OFFICE IN DELRAY BEACH DELRAY BEACH, FL – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer recently announced the grand opening of a new store at 1900 S. Federal Highway in Delray Beach. “Cellular Sales is thrilled to open our newest store in the Delray Beach community,” said John James, regional director of Cellular Sales. “Florida has been an exceptional market where we have been able to demonstrate how customer care should be.” Cellular Sales was founded in Knoxville, Tenn. 19 years ago and has, for the past four years, been named by Inc. Magazine one of the nation’s fastest growing privately-owned retailers with nearly 4,000 employees. The company currently operates 99 retail locations in Florida and nearly 500 stores in the U.S. The new store made possible the creation of six new sales professional positions, all of which will be filled by local job-seekers. According to James, the wireless retail store’s opening will provide a boost to the local economy not only by the creation of new sales positions but also because Cellular Sales’ employees nationwide average over $51,000 a year, a sum higher than the U.S. median household income. “Each new store is confirmation that customers desire hands-on help and support from wireless experts,” he said. “Our company’s future is brighter than we could have ever hoped.” About Cellular Sales Cellular Sales, based in Knoxville, Tenn., is the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer. For more information about the new Cellular Sales store located in Delray Beach, call John James at 786-417-4616. Job seekers may visit http://talent.joincellularsales.com/. For more information on the company, visit www.cellularsales.com. GSky Plant Systems, Inc., the leading designed and installed walls on Palm Beach provider of Vertical Living Green Wall Island and several in the Miami area, so we systems in North America, has opened a U.S. have a great affinity for this area. Delray Beach CRA Increases Incentive for Downtown Retailers headquarters in Delray Beach. Located at 25 is a great city known for its arts community. It More help available for Development Director Vin Nolan. “The CRA Seabreeze Avenue between the Intracoastal is a leader in the ‘green’ industry, and there is regularly reviewing its incentive programs Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, the office are many tropical plant growers and nurseries exterior improvements to respond to market conditions. Right now, will support all of GSky’s Vertical Living Green nearby, so it’s a perfect fit for GSky. DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—The Delray assisting our retailers is a high priority to help Wall systems. “With many of our new and upcoming Beach Community Redevelopment Agency sustain our walkable downtown.” GSky will continue to operate its corporate projects on the East Coast, this office will Board of Commissioners voted to increase The Site Development Assistance headquarters out of its office in downtown give GSky the opportunity to better serve our incentives available to retail and office Program helps cover the cost of a variety of Vancouver, B.C., Canada. clients and the market in the U.S. Our sales merchants in the downtown core under the exterior improvement projects, including “A U.S. office has been our goal for quite and technical support team will work out of Site Development Assistance Program. façade upgrades, roof repair, door and window some time since a majority of our business in this office.” The program offers a 25% reimbursement, replacement, landscaping and irrigation, and North America is in the U.S.,” said GSky Chief In addition, Debbie Kotalic, GSky’s up to $25,000, for exterior improvement even building expansion. The program is Executive Officer Hal Thorne. “The South manager of design and plant procurement, will projects throughout most of the CRA District. available to both commercial property owners Florida area is important because we have work out of the Delray Beach office. A higher incentive rate, previously available and tenants. only to businesses in the CRA’s three target Other updates to the program included areas, was extended to retail merchants and revised application requirements and funding Pineapple Grove streetscape second-floor office space in the downtown disbursement schedules. Program guidelines core, along Atlantic Avenue, from Swinton and application forms are available at the CRA enhancements to be designed Avenue to the Intracoastal Waterway. office, located at 20 N. Swinton Avenue, and The City of Delray Beach recently throughout the arts district by providing safe, Those businesses may now receive a 40% online at www.delraycra.org. Applicants are authorized the preliminary engineering well-lit walkable connections to two (2) nearby reimbursement up to a maximum of $50,000. required to attend a pre-application workshop for the NE 3rd Avenue Streetscape project City/CRA owned parking lots, and to area “A good mix of retail, restaurant and office before applying. Call the CRA office at (561) that is expected to contribute to the businesses. The upcoming improvements, is essential to the continued viability of our 276-8640 for more information. area’s redevelopment efforts. The total which will include the extension of sidewalks downtown,” said Delray Beach Economic cost for the design work, $55,594, will be along as many of the corridors as possible, will include the following streets and alleyways: • NE 3rd Avenue from NE Paint-Up and Signage Program The Paint-Up & Signage Program was the grant application by the CRA Board are 3rd Street to NE 4th Street established by the CRA to encourage existing automatically ineligible for reimbursement. • The alley east of NE 3rd building owners or operators to improve the • Applicants must submit a completed Avenue, from NE 3rd Street to exterior of their buildings through a new coat Paint-Up & Signage Program application NE 4th Street of paint and signage. The program allows the form, labeled samples of paint color choices, • NE 3rd Street from the building owner to share the cost of these at least two estimates from licensed and north/south alley east of NE minor improvements with insured painters, at least two 2nd Ave to the railroad tracks the Delray Beach CRA. estimates for signage, and The scope of the service Interior paint projects are proof of color approval from authorization includes a not eligible. the City of Delray Beach. corridor inventory and analysis, • To qualify for the • After the application is development of a project program the building approved by the CRA Board, vision, conceptual plan, must be located in the the applicant must provide implementation plan, final Delray Beach Community the agency with copies of master plan and an evaluation Redevelopment Area. final invoices for paint and funded by the Delray Beach Community of the existing back-out parking on NE 3rd • The CRA will signage expenses, along with Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The Avenue. reimburse the business owner or property acceptable proof of payment, in order to design work is expected to be completed For more information on the NE 3rd owner for up to for 50% of the cost of an receive reimbursement. by December 2012 and construction is Avenue Streetscape Project, contact the approved exterior pressure cleaning, paint and To request more information, email projected to begin in Spring 2013. City of Delray Beach’s Environmental signage project, up to a maximum of $5,000. Marketing & Grants Manager Elizabeth The goal of the Streetscape Project is Services at (561) 243-7322 or by email tack@ Any improvements made before approval of Burrows, or call the CRA at 561.276.8640. to encourage additional pedestrian activity mydelraybeach.com. The Delray Beach Pineapple www.DelrayPineapple.com JUNE 2012 • 27 28 • JUNE 2012 www.DelrayPineapple.com The Delray Beach Pineapple

Wood Partners to commence construction by Kurt Lehmann on $27 million Midtown Delray community real estate www.kurtlehmann.com With Palm Beach County’s Rental seen immediately following the recession, it Occupancy Rate at Over 95 Percent, the should remain at a healthy pace for years to COME HOME TO 116-Unit Project Is the Latest in a Market come. The decline in vacancies has already Where New Rental Units Are Scarce spurred growth in effective rents, which have A LITTLE HISTORY Multifamily developer Wood Partners been rising and should continue to do so as the Do you like history? A strong sense of announced that it has closed on a $26.9 million market continues to tighten.” community? Then you should consider living deal to build Midtown Delray, a neighborhood Midtown Delray homes will average just in the West Settlers District. The area has of 116 three-story rental townhomes near under 1,700 square feet and each residence will come a long way since its early days dating back downtown Delray Beach. Construction on the have an attached garage on the first floor, 82 of to as far as 1894 when it became one of the new community, which will be spread across 17 which will accommodate two-cars. The units first African-American settlements in Delray buildings totaling nearly 192,000 square feet of will feature high-quality amenities including Beach. Originally referred to as “The Sands” living space, is scheduled to begin on July 1. ceramic flooring in kitchens, entries and baths, due to the sandy soil in the area, it has become homes in West Settlers listed on the multiple The development is expected to generate ceramic tub surrounds, and 9-foot, 4-inch ceilings a focal point of local history and culture. listing service. Past values vary quite more than $400,000 in annual property tax throughout. The community will also feature a West Settlers is easily defined using substantially due to the size of the homes and revenue for Delray Beach once construction clubhouse, swimming pool and tot lot. current landmarks as it runs between the proximity to Atlantic and Swinton Avenues. In is complete and leasing begins, which is The 7.27-acre site is near major local and Tennis Center and the Fire Station and goes recent years homes in need of updating have anticipated by September 2013. In addition, regional employment centers, including West back to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. One of sold in the $40,000 to $60,000 range. the construction phase is projected to create Palm Beach and Boca Raton. Delray’s robust historical communities, it was A great building for first time buyers is approximately 140 full-time temporary jobs Current Builders of Pompano Beach is the deemed a historic district in 1997 in the local West Settlers Condo’s. Currently there are while pumping more than $10 million into the general contractor for the project; AW Architects register of historic places. three 2-bed, 1-bath condos available on NW local economy, based on a formula developed of Boca Raton are the architects; Michael B. This area of historical single family homes 5th Avenue at an affordable price of $60,000, by the National Association of Home Builders Schorah and Associates of West Palm Beach is fronted by Atlantic Grove, a community that thanks to assistance from the CRA. These to estimate local impact of new rental units. are civil engineers; and Urban Design Kilday was built with the help of the CRA (Community units have been completely remodeled and “Delray Beach remains an exceptional Studios, also from West Palm Beach, will handle Redevelopment Agency) in the early 2000’s. even include washer and dryer. The monthly area for development,” said David Thompson, the landscape design. Atlantic Grove consists of two parts, one being association in these units is $149/month Director for Wood Partners in Florida. “Like our two three-story mixed use buildings directly according to the MLS. A very affordable way under-construction Alta Congress community, Greetings Chamber Supporters! on Atlantic Avenue and the other made up of for a first time buyer to live walking distance to Midtown Delray is ideally positioned to place its Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting 55 townhomes located directly behind these Delray Beach’s downtown area. residents right in the hub of a broad spectrum of Ceremonies for new businesses in structures, all with views of the tennis center. Since we were originally talking history cultural, dining, employment and recreational Delray who have joined the Chamber. The mixed use buildings are comprised at the beginning of this article, how could opportunities.” Stella & Dot of 46,000 sq. ft. of commercial condominiums I overlook the fact that the Spady Cultural Midtown Delray is located at 4200 Old Wed, June 6th • 5:00 – 6:00pm in addition to twenty residential condos. The Museum is located in the neighborhood Germantown Road, along the south side of at Union Asian Fusion Restaurant, townhomes range from approximately 1,500 at 170 NW Fifth Avenue. This former Linton Boulevard and just east of Military Trail, 8 E. Atlantic Ave to 1,800 sq. ft. and include amenities such as a home of the prominent community leader in the midst of several high-end single-family Meet Cheryl Glickman and see the Stella & private pool and cabana along with a gated entry. Solomon D. Spady is now a museum that neighborhoods, including Fox Chase to the east Dot summer collection, enjoy 3 for 1 drinks, As they are located close to Atlantic opened in July of 2001. The museum is and Hammock Reserve to the west. The site is win free jewelry, and get free shipping on Avenue and built of newer construction these a great place to get caught up on local less than four miles east of the Ronald Reagan all purchases made that evening. units rarely become available. At presstime of Delray Beach history and to find out more Turnpike and just two miles west of I-95 and this article, there is only one condo available about the West Settlers District. the Delray Beach TriRail station that connects Space of Mind for sale in the mixed use building at an asking For more information you can contact the Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach Wed, June 20th • 102 N. Swinton Ave price of around $250,000 for the 1-bed, Spady Museum at 561-279-8883 or attend their with 18 stations along a 70-mile system. If you don’t know about this educational 2-bath unit. There is also one 2-bed, 2.5-bath annual Juneteenth event on the 21st of June “The Palm Beach County apartment market facility, you must come check it out to see the townhouse listed at $275,000. The association at Crane’s Beachhouse (another of Delray’s has seen positive absorption in the wake of the space and hear about what they offer. dues for both units are advertised in the $350- hidden gems worth checking out). housing bust, as the shift from homeownership $370/month range. Come eat or come play - you’ll want to stay to rental continues,” Thompson said. “While Clear Complexion At this time there are no single family in beautiful Downtown Delray. absorption will taper off from the strong bump Wed, June 27th • TBA The Delray Beach Pineapple www.DelrayPineapple.com JUNE 2012 • 29 Delray Beach Chamber announces June business people CHAMBER card exchange GSKY HIRES BRENT BOCK AS SALES services include green wall consulting, Non-members welcome to participate MANAGER IN NEW DELRAY BEACH OFFICE maintenance and remote monitoring of DAY So you want to get connected with installed walls. business leaders and potential customers in GSky has installed four of the five the community? The Delray Chamber has largest vertical gardens in North America. PLANNER just the event for you. GSky walls can be seen at Microsoft June’s Contacts & Cocktails will be yet another headquarters, Williams Sonoma’s West Elm June 1 wonderful evening as the 2010-11 Business of furnishing stores, National Geographic Ambassadors meeting the Year, Spodak Dental Group hosts Chamber Society headquarters, Starwood Hotels and 12:00 noon @ the Chamber. members and guests at their beautiful practice To support its growing business, GSky Longwood Gardens in Philadelphia. located at 4665 West Atlantic Avenue. Join the Plant Systems, Inc., has hired Brent Bock • • • June 6 Chamber for an evening of lively networking and as sales manager in its new Delray Beach DELRAY OFFICE TRADES IN $4M REO SALE Grand Opening of Stella & Dot meeting and greeting; networking is the best way office. Bock brings more than 30 years of Grover & Corlew Realty Investors Location TBA 5:00 - 6:00 pm to gain greater awareness for your business and purchased 220 Congress Park Dr. in Delray construction and sales background to GSky, June 8 promote your name in the community. including that of sales manager for Stock Beach from Wells Fargo Bank in an REO Executive Committee Meeting of the Greater Building Supply and most recently project sale for $4.25 million, or about $79 per Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce manager and senior estimator for Cedar Creek square foot. 11:45 am - 1:15 pm Carpentry, where he oversaw the supply and The 53,843-square-foot office building Location: Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce installations of commercial and residential was constructed in 1985 in the Congress Park rough, finishes, cabinetry and millwork. Business Park. June 9 At GSky, Bock will increase awareness of The CBRE team of Scott O’Donnell, “Seek In the City” Delray Beach’s 1st Annual city- the company’s U.S. presence as the leading Marty Busekrus, Dominic Montazemi, wide Scavenger Hunt to benefit local businesses Just $10 in advance, and $15 at the door, provider of Living Vertical Green Walls and Miguel Alcivar represented the seller. and our local charities. Teams of 5 = $50 per you’ll enjoy a wonderful array of cocktails, by working as an information resource for The buyer was represented in-house. team, Individuals = $15 per person. Awards conversations and culinary delights. Reserve your architects, developing sales partnerships and • • • ceremony and after party at The Sandbar at spot via www.delraybeach.com or with Patty at working key trade shows. Michael J. McCarthy, general manager Boston’s on the Beach. 1:00 - 9:00 pm 561-278-0424 or [email protected]. “This is a great opportunity for me and of the Addison Reserve Country Club Non-Chamber members are welcome to one that I’m excited to undertake,” Bock in Delray Beach. was re-elected to a three- June 12 join in on the fun as well at $35 per person. said. “GSky is an innovator in the ‘green’ year term as national director of the Club Programming Meeting Admission price includes event ticket and 2 industry and a company whose future is Managers Association of America. 3:30 p.m.@ the Chamber drink tickets. • • • clearly on the rise.” June 13 Don’t forget to bring those business cards! Anne Gannon, Palm Beach County Bock, who resides in Wellington, Fl., will Chairman’s Club Lunch featuring Senator Maria Constitutional Tax Collector, has announced work out of GSky’s new U.S. headquarters in Sachs at Union Asian Fusion Restaurant, Contacts & Cocktails that her agency is the recipient of the 2012 Delray Beach and also will work closely with 8 E. Atlantic Ave., 12:00 - 1:00 pm Jun 14, 2012 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM South Florida Worksite Wellness Forum GSky’s team in Vancouver, B.C. Chairman’s Club Members only Register For Event “Having someone with Brent’s background Award in the small business category. Spodak Dental Group in sales and cabinetry construction is a big Bestowed by the Florida Heart Research June 14 4665 West Atlantic Avenue plus for GSky,” said GSky Chairman Hal Institute in partnership with the Consortium Contacts & Cocktails (Business Card Exchange) Delray Beach, FL 33445 Thorne. “Brent understands the marketplace for a Healthier Miami Dade, the award hosted by Spodak Dental Group, and the needs of customers, architects and honors organizations that have, according to 4665 W. Atlantic Ave. 5:15 - 7:00 pm contractors. the Institute, “demonstrated a commitment $10 in advance, $15 at the door, GSky Plant Systems, Inc. is the leading to employee wellness and whose programs current class members free, provider of indoor and outdoor Vertical produced positive health outcomes.” non-members are $35 Living Green Wall systems in North America. 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