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First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Delray Beach - July 1st!

Friday, June 24, 2016 - 11:53am

The July 1st First Friday Art Walk features special offers and is the best way to kick-off the holiday weekend in Downtown Delray - enjoy an evening of art, education and relaxation in an award-winning Arts Town!

First Friday Art Walk is a self-guided tour held every month, from 6 - 9 p.m.  Stroll through art galleries and working studios, and meet talented, local artists. Navigate your way through the myriad styles of art in the Downtown Delray Beach Arts District: Atlantic Avenue, Pineapple Grove and Artists Alley.  To learn more, visit: http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/events

 

Special Offers & Noteworthy News from our participating First Friday Art Walk galleries & studios:

Addison Gallery - 206 N.E. 2nd Street

Summer Showcase - "Into the Deep" - opening of a group show featuring new works from John Schuyler, Michelle Y Williams and Liz Barber.

www.addisongallery.com

Attila Konnyu Studio - 358 NE 4th Street

Brand new art pieces will be debuted. 

https://www.artsy.net/artist/attila-konnyu/shows 

Black Pearl Fine Art - 514 E. Atlantic Avenue

New, rare Dr. Seuss limited edition pieces - just in! Also, enjoy 20% off custom framing.

http://www.blackpearlfineart.com/

Cacace Fine Art - 354 NE 4th Street, Suite D – Artists Alley

Enjoy wine & cheese with all of the artists:  Vincent J. Cacace, James P. Kerr & Bernard Franz. Giclees will be at the best price of the year & complimentary framing.

http://www.cacaceart.com/

Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square - 51 N. Swinton Avenue

The Cornell Art Museum will be glowing during Delray’s First Friday Art Walk on July 1st!  Visitors will be treated to three art opportunities: the Extraordinary 6x6 Art Exhibit inside the Art Walk Gallery, “Lit,” the Museum’s current exhibit, and “Light the Square,” an extraordinary architectural lighting demo outside.

Art Walk, 6 - 9 p.m.

Opening reception for the 6x6 exhibit with wine & light bites. The Museum’s Art Walk Gallery will be open with the third annual Extraordinary 6x6 Art Exhibit, featuring over 250 6x6-inch artworks donated by fine artists, instructors, art enthusiasts and past exhibit contributing artists from Florida and around the country for a fundraising sale later in the month.  The main exhibition galleries will also be open with the current exhibit, “Lit,” featuring contemporary artwork by creatives working with light.

Light the Square, 8:30 p.m.

John (JD) DiDomenico, of Skyline Arts LLC, will conduct a live demonstration of how Old School Square’s historic buildings, including the Cornell Art Museum and Crest Theatre, can be transformed into architectural jewels and active public spaces at night.  Old School Square is in the process of seeking funding to acquire a lighting design package for the campus.  The demonstration has been scheduled to give the community a glimpse into the future of what could happen to illuminate the Old School Square campus, thereby creating a beautiful and safe environment for the public to enjoy.  

http://oldschoolsquare.org/events/first-friday-art-walk-6x6/

DeBilzan Gallery - 38 E. Atlantic Avenue

Offering discounted (limited) prints signed by William DeBilzan himself: prices range from $150 - $300 (approx. $1,000 value). Enjoy 15-25% off select original paintings. Beginning at 8 p.m., enjoy drinks and renowned electronic music producer "opengrass" (http://www.opengrass.com/ performing until 11 p.m. with special guest PapaLoko. 

 

Lois Brezinski Artworks - 533 E. Atlantic Avenue

Enjoy wine and light bites plus special Art Walk savings.

http://www.loisbrezinskiartworks.com/

Magnus & Gordon Gallery - 354 N.E. 4th Street Unit C – Artists Alley

Enjoy a 10% discount on all original artwork purchased during the Art Walk.

http://wp.magnusandgordongallery.com/

Walker Romaine Gallery - 345 NE 3rd Ave - Artists Alley

Enjoy wine and cheese as you view works from two new contemporary abstract painters: Lucia Gomez and Janet Siegel Rogers.

http://www.walkerromainegallery.com/

 

Full list of participating Art Walk Galleries:

Pineapple Grove (NE 2nd Avenue): Addison Gallery, Gallery at Studio 5, Delray Art and Framing, Ford Fine Art (gallery closed on July 1).

Artist Alley Studios (NE 3rd Ave @ NE 4th St): 4th Avenue Photography & Video, Amanda Johnson (gallery closed on July 1), Attila Konnyu, Cacace Fine Art, Laszlo's Painting Studio, Ona Steele Studio (gallery closed on July 1), Stacy Balmuth, Magnus & Gordon Gallery, Diane Carter, Jeff Whyman Studio, Studio Romaine, Walker Romaine Gallery.

Atlantic Avenue: Artists' Guild Gallery, an auxiliary of the Boca Raton Museum of Art; Artworks by Lois Brezinski; Avalon Gallery; Black Pearl Fine Art; Blue Gallery; Cornell Art Museum; DeBilzan Gallery; Extreme Art International; Lidia Tohar Studio 101; Sundook Fine Art Gallery.

For more information please call 561.243.1077 or visit http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/events

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New & Noticed in Downtown

Sunday, May 1, 2016 - 12:16pm

Delray Beach, FL (May 1, 2016)…All of the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) districts from The Set, Pineapple Grove, and the Beachside, to Atlantic Avenue and SOFA are experiencing exciting changes. We would like to offer a special welcome to the new residents of the SofA One Apartments who have recently moved into Downtown. Thank you for making Delray Beach your home!

New

Elektrik Boutique
Retail – E. Atlantic Ave

Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market
Retail/Grocery – Pineapple Grove

Dunkin’ Donuts
Restaurant - SOFA

Juice Papi
Juice Bar - SOFA

Black Pearl Fine Art
Gallery – E. Atlantic Ave

Gary Rack’s FARMHOUSE Kitchen
Restaurant – Opening May 16 – E. Atlantic Ave

MareBlu
Retail – Beachside

PEDEGO Delray
Electric Bicycle Rentals & Retail Store – Arts & Entertainment District

CENA: Modern Italian
Restaurant – E. Atlantic Ave

Silver Ball Museum Arcade
Museum/Entertainment (Vintage Pinball) – E. Atlantic Ave

Windy City Pizza
Restaurant – The Set

KTCHN - WOO Incubator Space
Office Space – Arts & Entertainment District

The Grove Health
Restorative Medical Center – Pineapple Grove

Relocations
2nd Time Around
Will be moving on June 1st to their other location at 801 George Bush Blvd

Project Mate Bar
Specialty Store – Pineapple Grove

Renovations
Olio
Restaurant – SOFA

Style & Wine
Retail - SOFA

Expansion
PurLife Fitness
Fitness – Pineapple Grove

Coming Soon
Capital One 360 Café
Banking – E. Atlantic Ave

Under Construction
The Metropolitan
Residential/Retail/Office – SOFA

Uptown Atlantic
Residential/Mixed-Use – The SET

Uptown Delray
Residential Apartments - SOFA

Leasing
SofA One
Residential Apartments – SOFA

Sales
111 First Delray
Residential Condominiums – SOFA

*SOFA = South of Atlantic

For more information, please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com or call 561.243.1077.

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DDA Announces New Team Members

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 10:18am

Alexandra Farnsworth
Program Coordinator
Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority

Lauren Lyall
Operations Coordinator
Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority

DDA Announces News Team Members
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Delray Beach Fashion Week Hits Downtown JANUARY 16-23, 2016

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 10:52am
Delray Beach, FL (January 12, 2016)...Calling all fashionistas! Celebrate spectacular fashion, local designers and unique boutiques during Delray Beach Fashion Week from January 16–23, 2016. The styles, designs and diverse fashions found in Downtown Delray Beach will take center stage with fashion Shows, runway events, a designer showcase, beauty clinics, a hair show, and shopping. New highlights for 2016 include:
  • DB Fashion Week launches January 16, 2016 with The Fashion Show on the Avenue in front of the Colony Hotel;
  • ​A new fashion luncheon event;
  • A stand-alone Delray Designers Show;
  • A Hair Show featuring Delray's top stylists;
  • And four runway fashion shows.

This week long event created by the Downtown Development Authority and the local downtown merchants has been designed to generate an awareness of Downtown Delray’s boutiques, designers, salons and other retailers. Fashion Week is an opportunity for many of the Downtown businesses to showcase their merchandise, designs, and create in-store events. The committee includes: Jule Guaglardi, Owner, Roxy Lulu; Jelena Loverich, Owner LoveRich Boutique, Margaret Doerrer, Owner, Margaux Riviera; Mary Ann Brown, Master Stylist, In the Grove Hair Salon; and Glavidia Alexis, Owner, Glavidia’s Hair Studio.

“A focus of the DDA is to market and promote the downtown businesses to drive economic growth - and what a fantastic way to do it!“ We are very proud to have the opportunity once again to share with the local residents and visitors to Delray Beach the unique mix of downtown retail fashion, local designers, and accessories, all within a 12 block radius,” said Laura Simon, Executive Director, DDA.

Events will take place throughout the week both in-store and on the runway. Many of the events are free to the public, but runway seating will be at a ticketed price which is a donation to our local charities including Achievement Centers for Children and Families and Rapunzel Project.

All Downtown Delray Beach businesses are invited to participate by hosting events, showcasing designs at the runway shows, collaborating with other businesses including art galleries, restaurants, wine bars, hotels, etc., and promoting Delray Beach Fashion Week to customers.

Delray Beach Fashion Week sponsors are: Platinum: South Florida BMW, Ormonde Productions; Gold: VUP Media, Grimes Events & Party Tents; Silver: Delray Beach Magazine, Salt7, Sales Zen, Simon Bldg/Eassa Properties LLP, Samar Hospitality; Bronze: Ed Morse, The Hyatt Place Delray, All Florida Trees, The Colony Hotel & Cabana Club, Honey Delray, Victoria DeSilvio Group, Living Exposure. Media: The Pineapple Newspaper, Birthday Comp.
 
For a complete schedule of events, please visit DelrayFashionWeek.com,
facebook.com/DelrayDDA, #delrayfashion, #delraybeachfashionweek, #DBFashionWeek or
phone: 561.243.1077.
 
Fashion Week Highlights
Events details will be updated on DelrayFashionWeek.com
As of 01.12.2016
 
Saturday, January 16, 2016 - Delray Beach Fashion Week Opening Night Show “Havana Nights"
Featuring Resort Wear for men, women, children
6:00pm: Visit the Downtown Merchant Tent and the shops on Atlantic Ave
7:00pm: Entertainment – Flamenco Dancers
7:30PM Runway Fashion Show
Location:On Atlantic Avenue in front of the Colony Hotel at 525 E. Atlantic Ave
Emcee and Co-Host: Suzanne Boyd, WPEC News 12
Runway Seat Tickets: $20, includes reserved seat and swag bag and admission to the After Party at Honey Delray
Benefits: Achievement Centers for Children & Families.
Purchase tickets online at DelrayFashionWeek.com or by calling 561-266-0003.
 
Monday, January 18, 2016 - Delray Beach “Evening with Great Gatsby” Fashion Show
Featuring fashion from designers based in Delray Beach and Evening Wear.
Time: 7PM
Location: Delray Beach Marriott Hotel
Reception, silent auction and Runway Fashion Show
Tickets: $35, includes drink tickets, light bites, swag bag, reserved seat
Benefits: Achievement Centers for Children & Families.
Purchase tickets online at DelrayFashionWeek.com or by calling 561-266-0003.
 
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - Timeless Fashion Show & Luncheon
Featuring Fashions men and women
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm – 11:30 luncheon and 12:30 fashion show
Location: Atlantic Plaza and Free House Restaurant, 777 E. Atlantic Ave. – NE Corner of Atlantic Ave and NE 7th Ave.
Tickets: $30, includes lunch and runway seat, raffle ticket
Benefits: Achievement Centers for Children & Families.
Purchase tickets online at DelrayFashionWeek.com or by calling 561-266-0003.
 
Thursday, January 21, 2016 - Delray Beach Fashion Night & Day Out
Experience Fashion Fun, Style, and Shopping throughout Downtown.
Many Fashion Boutiques, Hair Salons and Art Gallery’s will host Open House events in their stores, including “Sip & Shops”.
 
Thursday, January, 21, 2016 - Seasons for a Reason Hair Show
Featuring Downtown Delray Beach Salons and Stylists
Chairs: Mary Ann Brown and Glavida Alexis
Beneficiary: Rapunzel Project and Old School Square
Time: 8PM
Location: The Field House at Old School Square
Tickets: $25, Purchase tickets by calling 561-243-7922.
 
Friday, January 22, 2016 - 4th Annual Vince Canning Stiletto Race
A fab & funky race for a cause benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families. Entrants will sprint, strut or sashay their way to the finish line for the chance to win prizes and trophies.
Time: 6PM-9:30PM
Location: SE 4th Ave & Atlantic Ave
Registration: delraystilettorace.com
 
Saturday, January 23, 2016 - Delray Beach SURF & SWIM Show
DBFW finale event Beachside Glamour featuring men’s and women’s swimwear from over 25 fashion retailers within Downtown 
Time: 7PM-9PM *Show begins at 7:45pm and is Free to attend
Emcee and Co-Host: Chris Cruz, Y-100
After Party at Salt 7 following the Show
Location: Worthing Park Corner of East Atlantic Ave. and SE 2nd Ave
 
DelrayFashionWeek.com, #delrayfashion, #delraybeachfashionweek,#DBFashionWeek
 
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The Downtown Delray Beach SOCIAL CONNECTION

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 10:42am

The SOCIAL CONNECTION is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Delray BeachDDA for the purpose of communicating with Downtown merchants, organizations and residents. This publication will contain current information about all that is going on within theDDA district — Atlantic Avenue; from I-95 toA1A, Pineapple Grove, SOFA, portions of north and south Federal Highway and theBeachside.

You may download a PDF of the SOCIAL CONNECTION, pick one up at many of the Downtown Delray shops, restaurants and businesses, or at the DDA office itself.

We hope you enjoy reading about all the exciting things that are going on downtown!

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