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VIP PASS AND RUNWAY SHOW RESERVED SEAT TICKETS ON SALE – 100% OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE  ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Delray Beach, FL (December 21, 2018)…Downtown comes alive with style from January 23-27 during the 6th annual Delray Beach Fashion Week.  The 2019 theme of “Fashion Never Dies" inspired by 007 will be woven throughout the event featuring spectacular fashion, local designers, entertainment and beauty.  Diverse fashions will take center stage at the runway shows, fashion luncheon, Shop the Runway In-Store Shopping Event and in-store promotions throughout Downtown Delray Beach. 

“Created by the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown merchants, Delray Beach Fashion Week is an award-winning event which we are thrilled to produce once again,” said Laura Simon, Executive Director, DDA.  This special week is a unique, fun and all-encompassing opportunity to share with our local residents and visitors the fashion and beauty that is found right here in Downtown Delray Beach.”

In addition to the Downtown Delray Beach merchants, local fashion designer participants include:  Amanda Perna – House of Perna and Neon Bohemians; Glavidia Alexis - Glavidia: by Glavidia Alexis and Glavidia Hair Studio;  ; Bill DeBilzan – The DeBilzan Gallery; Arianne Brown - Ramona La Rue; Lizzie Lambert – Haystacks and Sam Delaney – Greenlines

Events will take place throughout Downtown Delray Beach and two of the runway fashion shows are free to the public to stand and watch.  The VIP Pass and runway show reserved seat tickets are available at www.DelrayFashionWeek.com, and 100% of ticket proceeds benefit the Achievement Centers for Children and Families.  The VIP Pass is $150, is limited, and includes a reserved seat at all runways shows and the luncheon, a One Year VIP IPIC Theater membership (opening in Delray Beach Spring 2019), a VIP Lanyard, entry to VIP Receptions and a special edition of the 2019 Fashion Week Amanda Perna SWAG Bag. Runway show reserved seat tickets and other event tickets range from $25-$50.

There is a “Chance to Win” Downtown Delray Beach Package valued at $500 which also benefits the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Receive one “Chance” with each VIP Pass or runway seating ticket purchased.   Additional Chances to Win will be available at each runway show for $5 per chance or $10 for three chances.

2019 Delray Beach Fashion Week Highlights

Events details will be updated on www.DelrayFashionWeek.com

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019:  "Fashion Royale" Evening Wear & Designer Fashion

Location: Atlantic Avenue in front of The Colony Hotel, 525 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach

7PM- 10PM: Ticketed runway seating, Live performance by Edge Effect – an a cappella group, Red Carpet with Step & Repeat, Downtown Merchant Tent, Beauty Bar with stylists from local salons and beauty stores

8PM SHOW: Live runway show featuring Evening Wear & Designer wear Fashions from the Downtown retailers.

Emcees: Heather McMechan and Dana Peller of Local Mom Scoop, Pellerini and SoFlo Moms on the Go, with Amanda Perna, House of Perna and Neon Bohemians

Recommended attire: Cocktail Attire

Tickets: $30 per seat for runway show reserved seating - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, free to stand and watch.

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019: “For Your Eyes Only” Shop the Runway In-Store Shopping Event throughout Downtown Delray

10AM - 2PM:  Shop the Runway! This new Fashion Week event provides a fun, unique way to shop the participating retailers within Downtown Delray Beach. Attendees will enjoy a welcome reception at Brule Bistro with champagne and light bites, Fashion Week swag bag, transportation to participating stores and chances to win fabulous prizes when you shop! Attendees will be escorted to retail stores by complimentary transportation where they will enjoy festive shopping experiences and end the day with a closing reception at Papa's Tapas.

Tickets:  $25 per person - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families.

Friday, Jan. 25, 2019: “Fashion is Forever” Resort Wear Luncheon and Fashion Show

Location: CHE!!! Restaurant, 900 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach

11:30AM - 2PM:  Luncheon, resort wear fashion show, entertainment, silent auction

Recommended attire: Resort Wear

Emcee:  Amanda Perna, House of Perna and Neon Bohemians  and Jule Guaglardi, Co-Founder, Delray Beach Fashion Week

Tickets: $50 per person includes lunch and the fashion show - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families

Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019: "License to Swim" Fashion Show featuring Swim and Surf Wear

Location: Old School Square Park, NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach

7PM - 9PM:  Celebrate the 007 Swim theme Delray Beach Style! This resort town is filled with all types of swim and surf fashions – check out the over 60 models who will strut the Avenue and the runway in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach. Music, beach games, & vendor tables followed by runway fashion show, chance to win drawing, thank you ceremony and final walk. VIP Ticket holders will enjoy a reception at Avant Restaurant 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 pm.

Emcees:  Lindsey Swing and Lilly Robbins of LL Scene, with Jule Guaglardi, Co-Founder, Delray Beach Fashion Week

Recommended attire: Tropical

Tickets:  $25 per seat for runway show reserved seating – benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, free to stand and watch.

Thursday, January 24 – Sunday, January 27, 2019: Trunk shows, shopping and fashion events throughout Downtown.

**Additional trunk shows and fashion events will be added to the schedule of Delray Beach Fashion Week.  Visit www.DelrayFasionWeek.com for the latest information.

The 2019 Delray Beach Fashion Week Committee includes Jule Guaglardi, Co-Founder, Delray Beach Fashion Week; MaryAnn Brown, stylist at In the Grove Hair Salon; Glavidia Alexis, owner of Glavidia Hair Studios and Glavidia: by Glavidia Alexis; Shannon Sipperly, owner of Sunday State Style; Amanda Perna owner of House of Perna and Neon Bohemians; Victoria DeSilvio Group and the DDA Team.

Thank you to the Delray Beach Fashion Week 2019 sponsors who make this event possible: Platinum Sponsor: Ed Morse Automotive Group; Gold Sponsors: Capital One, iPic, Ormonde Productions, Victoria DeSilvio Group, VUP Media; Silver Sponsors: The Colony Hotel & Cabana Club, 236 Fifth Avenue, Glavidia Hair Studios, Grimes Events & Party Tents, In the Grove Hair Studio, Living Fla, PurStrands, SoFlo Moms on the Go, Tammy Benz Salon, The Colony Hotel and Cabana Club; Bronze Sponsors: CHE!!! Restaurant, Delray Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Local Mom Scoop, Pellerini, Park View Realty, Worthing Place, 236 Fifth and Aloft Hotel.

Downtown Delray Beach Participants – 

            Retailers:

A Blast from the Past, Antica Sartoria, Beverly Hills Boutique, Blings & Things, C.Orrico, Charleston Shoe Co., Chico’s, Coco & Co., DeBilzan Gallery, Elektrik Boutique, Glavidia:  by Glavidia Alexis, Greenlines, Haystacks, House of Zen Dali, Hy Pa - Hy Ma, LF Delray Beach, Morley, Nina Raynor, Patchington, Periwinkle, Quiet Storm Surf Shop, Ramona La Rue, Sara Campbell, Spice, Sunday State Style, Surf District Surf Shop, The House of Perna and Neon Bohemians,  Tommy Bahama,  Unique Boutique, Vixity Jewelers, .

            Hair Salons: 

Embellished by Deborah Balta, Glavidia Hair Studios, In the Grove Hair Studio, Karma Eden Salon, PURSTRANDS, Tammy Benz Salon.

For more information, event details, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.DelrayFashionWeek.com, facebook.com/DelrayFashion, #DELRAYFASHIONWEEK, or phone: 561.243.1077.

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About the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority mission is to stimulate, enhance and sustain the economic vitality of Downtown Delray Beach and the quality of life enjoyed by locals and visitors.  For more information, please visit www.DowntownDelrayBeach.com or phone 561.243.1077.

About the Charity Partners:

Achievement Centers for Children & Families' (ACCF) mission is to ensure school readiness, provide skill building opportunities, promote academic achievement and support healthy lifestyles. Affordable, nationally accredited programs allow families to work, increasing their overall stability.

Who: The 3^rd annual Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week 2018 is produced by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) in partnership with the Downtown Delray Beach restaurants, cafés and juice bars.

Purpose: To showcase the diverse dining scene and wide-array of culinary experiences in Downtown Delray Beach during the summer season - a tropical and leisurely time of the year in South Florida. The program will also raise awareness for Living Hungry: "Not One Hungry Homeless Student Delray Beach" initiative in partnership with the Delray Beach Homeless Task Force and Campaign for Grade Level Reading.

What: Downtown Delray Restaurant Week 2018 will feature special multi-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus and culinary experiences including wine & beer tasting/food pairing dinners, juicing/nutrition class, cocktail classes, cooking classes and more.  The week-long event provides locals and visitors an opportunity to sample Downtown restaurants, cafés and juice bars at special prices. 

When: Wednesday, August 1 through Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Where: Downtown Delray Beach restaurants and merchants throughout the DDA neighborhoods:  The Set (West Atlantic), The Ave (Atlantic Avenue), Pineapple Grove, SOFA, US1, Beachside. Location - Atlantic Avenue east from 1-95 to the Beach, and the surrounding neighborhoods of the Pineapple Grove Arts District and the SOFA District. www.DowntownDelrayBeach.com/Map

How to Take part: Diners simply select their choice from the list of participating restaurants.  Reservations are strongly encouraged and may be made directly through the restaurant. No passes, tickets or coupons required. 

Participating

Restaurants & Merchants:   As of 07.11.2018

50 Ocean, Avant, Banyan Restaurant & Bar, Beg For More Izakaya, Brulé Bistro, Buddha Skybar, Caffé Luna Rosa, CHE!!!, Colombian Coffee House, Craft Food Tours, DADA, Death or Glory, Deck 84, Doughnut Works, Fit Food Express, Foxworth Fountain @ Delray Shores, J & J Seafood & Raw Bar, Juice Buzz, Le Sorelle, Lemongrass Asian Bistro, Luigi’s Coal Oven Pizza, Mellow Mushroom, Over The Bridge Café, Papa’s Tapas, PRIME, Purgreens, Ramen Lab Eatery, Salt7, The Grove, The Office, The Original Popcorn House, Thrive-The Set Restaurants, Two Fat Cookies, Vic & Angelo’s, Windy City Pizza, and more!

Price: Dine Out Deals: $10 and under

            Multi-Course Prix Fixe Lunches: $20 and under per person

            Multi-Course Prix Fixe Dinners: $40 and under per person

            Culinary Experiences & Events: throughout the week, prices vary by restaurant. 

            *Pricing does not include tax or gratuity.

Culinary Experiences & Events*:      

Cocktail Class at Death or Glory – Wednesday, August 1^st - 5:30-7:00 p.m. - $35 per person.  Light and Refreshing Summer Cocktails you can Make at Home!  Learn to make as well as sample five seasonal twists on classic cocktails, including a fresh mango shaken daiquiri, and leave with the recipes.  Attendance limited to 25 people.   Call 561.808.8814 or email annie@deathorglorybar.com to RSVP.

Under the Banyan Tree Presented by Craft Food Tours & Banyan Restaurant - Wednesday August 1st - 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. - $55 per person includes a 3-course meal with cocktail pairings.  Attendance limited to 20 people.  For tickets and info: www.craftfoodtours.com. 

Craft Food Tours – Happy Hour Tour - Thursday, August 2^nd – 7:00-9:00 p.m. - $55 per person for four restaurant visits with all food and drink included. Attendance limited t0 15 people. For tickets and info: https://www.craftfoodtours.com.  

Family-friendly Pizza Making Class at Mellow Mushroom – Thursday, August 2^nd at 9:00 a.m. - $12 per guest.  Step-by-step instruction from their pizza pros. Space is limited, cash payment only.  Call (561) 330-3040 to RSVP.

Thrive – The Set Events - Spades, Fades, & BBQ - Friday August 3rd -7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – West Settlers Building - $15 per person.  Featuring Upper Cutz barber shop, and BBQ from Ceasar’s and Sam (roadside cafe), with drinks from Studio 404. For tickets and info:  www.soulofdelraybbq.eventbrite.com

Craft Food Tours – Food Tour – Saturday, August 4^th - 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - $65 per person for five restaurant visits with all food and drink included.  Attendance limited to 15 people.  For tickets and info: www.craftfoodtours.com.  

Thrive – The Set Events – Baking Competition - Saturday August 4^th - 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. – Spady Cultural Heritage Museum – Free.  Calling ANYONE WHO CAN BAKE! This is your chance to break through and win up to $1,000 in CASH for your small business. To enter:  saraselznick@thrivedelray.com

DOUGHNUT PARTY Presented by Craft Food Tours & Doughnut Works - Saturday August 4^th - 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - $35 per person.  Includes a doughnut decorating class, box of 16 doughnuts and choice of coffee or cappuccino. (BYOB Event).  Attendance limited to 20 people.  For tickets and info:  www.craftfoodtours.com/event/doughnut-happy-hour/

Thrive – The Set Events – East Meets West Culinary Trolley Tour - Saturday, August 4^th - 7p.m. – 11:30 p.m. - $75 per person.  Stopping at New Vegan, Bamboo Fire, Donnie’s, Sweets, Girls and a Garage, A church for conch fritters, and a TBD location for an up and coming Haitian Chef local to Delray.  For tickets and info:  www.eastmeetswesttour.eventbrite.com

Craft Food Tours – Food Tour – Sunday, August 5^th - 11:30am-2:30pm - $65 per person for five restaurant visits with all food and drink included.  Attendance limited to 15 people.  For tickets and info: www.craftfoodtours.com.  

Family-friendly Pizza Making Class at Mellow Mushroom – Tuesday, August 7^th at 9:00 a.m. - $12 per guest.  Step-by-step instruction from their pizza pros. Space is limited, cash payment only.  Call (561) 330-3040 to RSVP.

Behind the Scenes Tour at The Original Popcorn House – August 5, 6, 7th at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - $10 per person.   Behind the scenes tour of popcorn making and includes a mini bag of popcorn.  Limited to 15 people per tour.  Call (561) 865-7300 to RSVP.

Havana Nights! Presented by Craft Food Tours & Cabana El Rey - Tuesday August 7^th - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - $65per person. Includes 4-course meal, 3 latin cocktail pairings and a dessert wine. Havana Nights themed-attire & more surprises. Attendance limited to 20 people. For tickets and info:  https://www.craftfoodtours.com/event/havana-nights-presented-by-craft-food-tours/

Details still to come for:  50 Ocean; Avant – cooking class; Le Sorelle – Wine Tasting; Lemongrass Asian Bistro – sushi making class; PRIME - "Lobster Frenzy!, VIP Bottle Service, Wine Tasting"; Ramen Lab Eatery - Soba noodle making class; and more!

*Reservations may be made directly through the restaurant or merchant.

Charitable Partner:  Living Hungry: “Not One Hungry Homeless Student Delray Beach” initiative in partnership with the Delray Beach Homeless Task Force and Campaign for Grade Level Reading.

Enter to Win: While dining at a participating restaurant during Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week use #DineOutDowntownDelray on Facebook or Instagram and be automatically entered to win $300 worth of restaurant gift cards.

Sponsors: Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week sponsors (As of 06.27.18): Craft Food Tours, LivingFLA.com, Open Table, Papa’s Pilar Rum, Southern Wine & Spirits, VUP Media and Hyatt Place Delray Beach.

Information:  Please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com/RestaurantWeek ,

facebook.com/DelrayDDA or phone 561.243.1077.  

#DineOutDowntownDelray

AS OF 07/11/2018

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About the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority mission is to stimulate, enhance and sustain the economic vitality of Downtown Delray Beach and the quality of life enjoyed by locals and visitors.  For more information, please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com or phone 561.243.1077.

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