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Downtown Delray Beach presents Savor the Avenue 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 10:37am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feast at Florida’s Longest Table, Thursday, March 29 on Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue!  

Savor the Avenue benefits Office Depot Foundation and is presented by Delray Beach and Boca Raton magazines along with the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority,

Xanté and Rutherford Wine Company

DELRAY BEACH, FL, (Feb. 21, 2012):The Fourth Annual Savor the Avenue, an elegantepicurean experience held each year on Delray Beach’s famed and historic Atlantic Avenue, will take place on Thursday, March 29, 2012 beginning at 5:30pm. Florida’s longest table will feature a four-course dinner provided by 18 of Delray’s premier restaurants.  Make your reservations now!

The estimated 1,000 guests will reserve their seats with one of the participating 18 restaurants, with $5 from each reservation benefiting the Office Depot Foundation. Participating restaurants are: 32 East, Cabana el Rey, Carpe Diem by Café de France, CaffeLuna Rosa, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Cut 432, GOL! Taste of Brazil, La Cigale, Lemongrass, Max’s Harvest, Prime, SpoonFed, Sundy House, The Office, Tramonti, Tryst, Union and Vic & Angelo’s. Each dinner is paired with select wines that are presented by Rutherford Wine Company. The menus can be viewed at http://downtowndelraybeach.com/other-events and the March/April issue of Delray Beach magazine.To participate, guests should make reservations directly with the restaurant of their choice, and all reservations should be made by March 23, 2012. Prices are established by each restaurant and range from $55 to $89.

“Historic Downtown Delray has something for everyone both night and day, from fine art and fabulous fashions to incredible cuisine. Savor the Avenue is a wonderful community event that showcases some of the finest restaurants in the area,” says Marjorie Ferrer, executive director of the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

Savor the Avenue will begin with a cocktail party hosted by Xantè at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner seating at 6:15 and a 5-block-long “grand toast” at 6:30 p.m by the Mistress of Ceremonies, Suzanne Boyd, News Anchor, CBS 12. An after-party following dinner will be sponsored by Hangar 88, at 19 N.E. Third Ave., Delray’s newest nightclub in the heart of downtown Delray Beach. The after-party will feature entertainment and drink specials with Xanté.

“Delray Beach continues to grow as an international destination for dining, and we are proud to sponsor and host this unique event once again this year,” says Margaret Mary Shuff, publisher of both Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazines. 

Sponsored and co-hosted byDelray Beach and Boca Raton magazines and the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, Savor the Avenue’s dining table will be 1,361 feet long, stretching from Swinton Avenue east to Fifth Avenue (U.S. 1) lined with beautiful palms.  “We are excited to have several additional sponsors and features this year to assist in enhancing this amazing event. A special thank you to the Delray Garden Center and JM Lexus,” says Laura Simon, associate director of the Downtown Development Authority. 

Not only will this evening showcase Delray’s fine restaurants, it will also include informal modeling from many downtown Delray fashion boutiques. Another feature new this year is a table-decorating contest among the restaurants; the winner will be announced during the evening by the president of the Office Depot Foundation, Mary Wong.

 “The Office Depot Foundation is honored to be the beneficiary of this extraordinary event for the third year in a row,” Wong says. “The donations we receive help us make a profound difference to children and families right here in South Florida. We are exceptionally grateful for this opportunity”. 

For details and menus, please visit http://downtowndelraybeach.com/other-events. For more information about the Office Depot Foundation, please visit www.officedepotfoundation.org.

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 About the Downtown Development Authority:

For the past 40 years, the Downtown Development Authority has assisted in successfully branding Delray Beach as the Village by the Sea. The Delray Beach DDA was created by Resolution 9-71, which became law on March 22, 1971, as a dependent district of the City of Delray Beach. 

The main areas of involvement in downtown redevelopment include: marketing and promotions; economic development programs; security and crime prevention; traffic and parking; clean and safe; reviewing the city’s comprehensive plan within the DDA boundaries and housing and improvement of coordination with local boards and city departments. In addition to the main areas mentioned above, the DDA also works closely with merchants to develop seasonal retail awareness campaigns to generate traffic and sales and has created a powerful website (www.downtowndelraybeach.com) that attracts thousands of visits weekly.

 About JES Publishing:

JES Publishingpublishes the award-winning Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazines, as well as several custom publications. This family of magazines has long set the standard for magazine publishing in the state of Florida and has been recognized numerous times by the Florida Magazine Association as best in its class for consumer publications. For information on subscriptions or advertising, please call 561/997-8683.

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For Information Contact:
Laura Simon, Associate Director
Downtown Development Authority
561-243-1077 or 561-573-3672
lsimon@downtowndelraybeach.com

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Downtown Delray Beach is Just What You Need For the Holidays!

Monday, November 28, 2011 - 10:36am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Downtown Delray Beach is Just What You Need for the Holidays! 

Delray Beach (Nov. 23, 2011):Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority and all the businesses in Delray Beach invite you downtown this December to experience fabulous shopping, dining and all the festivities that this Village by the Sea has to offer!  The Night & Day Downtown Delray December 2011 promotion is Holiday Happenings showcasing that Delray Beach is “truly the place to experience this Holiday Season”, expresses MarjorieFerrer, Exec. Dir., Downtown Development Authority (DDA). 

Downtown Delray Beach is home to some of the most unique, one-of-a-kind shops, fine art galleries and exquisite restaurants that line the famed Atlantic Avenue and fill the eclectic Pineapple Grove. “The December Holiday Happenings Brochure captures just a few of the many shops and restaurant offers and events that will make your gift giving easier and certainly more enjoyable”, comments Laura Simon, Associate Director, Downtown Development Authority. 

The Holiday Happenings 2011 Brochure highlights businesses providing unique gift ideas, such as Avalon Gallery, Luckie Street Boutique, Caffe Luna Rosa and many more!  Residents and visitors can find a brochure at any of the shops and restaurants located in Downtown Delray Beach, just look for the poster in the window. The brochure can also be downloaded at www.downtowndelraybeach.comor on facebook.com/delraydda where we will also be providing daily updates. 

The DDA (Downtown Development Authority) wants to provide the locals and visitors a cheerful experience this shopping season. This festive atmosphere with the 100ft Christmas tree at Old School Square to a beautifully lit Sphere Christmas tree illuminating A1A will make you feel like celebrating.  The streets are lined with twinkle lights and bright starfish, the storefronts are decorated while the warm tropical breezes fill the air. Where else would you want to be this Holiday both Night and Day but Downtown Delray?    

 “Downtown Delray Beach hopes this Holiday is extra special, so come downtown for friendly service, unique shopping and lots of cheer.” Night & Day Downtown Delray! We’re Just What You Need for the Holidays!

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About the Downtown Development Authority:

For the past 40 years, the Downtown Development Authority has assisted in successfully branding Delray Beach as the Village by the Sea.  The Delray Beach DDA was created by Resolution 9-71, which became law on March 22, 1971, as a dependent district of the City of Delray Beach. 

“The DDA Mission is to enhance and stimulate balanced economic growth through position marketing activities that engage Downtown businesses, residents and visitors while creating a clean, safe, physical and experiential place to live, work and invest.”

The main areas of involvement in downtown redevelopment include: Marketing and Promotions; Economic development programs; Security and crime prevention; Traffic and parking; Clean and safe; Reviewing the City Comprehensive Plan within the DDA boundaries; Housing and improvement of coordination with local boards and city departments.  In addition to the main areas mentioned above, the DDA also works closely with merchants to develop seasonal retail awareness campaigns to generate traffic and sales and has created a powerful website (www.downtowndelraybeach.com) that attracts thousands of visits weekly.

 Contact:
Laura Simon, Associate DirectorDelray
Beach Downtown Development Authority
Office: 561.243.1077, Cell: 561-573.3672
 lsimon@downtowndelraybeach.com 

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Downtown Delray Celebrates the City Centennial and Heritage Month throughout October

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 11:35am

MEDIA RELEASE: CELEBRATE OUR HERITAGE – DELRAY’S CENTENNIAL ALL MONTH LONG

Presented by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority! 

DELRAY BEACH, FL (OCT. 5, 2011):The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) launches the Night and Day Downtown Delray promotion for October 2011 “Celebrate our Heritage”, in honor of the City’s 100th Anniversary. The DDA and the historic downtown businesses have collaborated to create an exciting Night and Day brochure filled with offerings and events for the entire month. 

As an independent taxing district of the City, the DDA’s main mission is to market the downtown and the businesses within it. The Night and Day Downtown Delray, We’re Just What You Need”, an award winning marketing program that was developed one year ago by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, continues this month celebrating the City Centennial all month long. 

“The October 2011 Brochure is filled with tributes to this amazing Village By the Sea from the many businesses that have been here for over 20 years or are located in a historic building,” explains Laura Simon, Associate Director, DDA. “Some of the  businesses such as Hand’s Stationers who has been serving customers both local and from around the world for over 6 decades, or 32 East who has been one of the most successful fine dining restaurants in Downtown Delray.” These are just two of the over 50 offers that are promoted within the Night and Day Downtown Delray brochure. 

Downtown Delray Beach is filled with history but far from old fashioned, with the over 20 galleries, 300 shops or boutiques and 130 eateries, Delray truly has what you need. This month the DDA and the businesses want to share this with everyone and have printed over 10,000 brochures that are placed throughout Downtown as well as listing the calendar online at  http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/monthlypromo/. 

We are excited to promote in this month’s brochure, the historic Colony Hotel and Cabana Club who has created a Delray Centennial package! Throughout the month of October guests are invited to stay at the Colony Hotel for only $100.00 per night double occupancy. With your room you will receive many wonderful amenities and discounts.

  • 2 Glasses of wine at the Porch Bar
  • Breakfast at the Skylight Lobby
  • Discount on lunch at the Cabana Club
  • 10% Discount in all the Colony shops
  • Discount on a Historic Segway Tour of Delray and discounts on a Yoga Class at the Colony Hotel

Take advantage of this historic offer especially the night of Oct. 6th which is the City Street Celebration of the Centennial from 6:30pm -10:30pm. “What better place to be during such an incredible mark for Delray Beach”, expresses Marjorie Ferrer, Executive Director, DDA. 

These are just a FEW of the over 50 happenings taking place in Downtown Delray during October 2011:

Oct. 6               City Centennial Celebration on the Avenue – Free to the Public event  Incorporation 100 Years ago
Oct. 12 & 25     Murder on the Beach Bookstore will be holding lectures from the local historian authors
Oct. 21             Experience the Centennial Gallery Stroll from 7-10pm
 

Throughout October here are many of the business offers:

  • Ora Sorensen Gallery is offering discounts on limited edition prints and original greeting cards.
  • 32 East Restaurant is hosting Centennial Sunday Funday’s with great deals on wine!
  • Gol! Taste of Brazil is offering a Grilled Pineapple Dessert in honor of the pineapple farms from 1911.
  • George’s Shoe Repair: this iconic, local shop has been fixing shoes for over 40 years. He has a great promotion this month bring in 3 pairs of heels to save and he will throw in the 4th for free!  And the Trouser Shop this month is offering great deals on shorts while Jen Scoz Designs is providing a 10% off her exclusive line of jewelry and clothing. 

“There are many more of these wonderful tributes, events, festivals, tours and exhibits that we really want to encourage the public to take advantage of this month. The Night and Day Downtown Delray campaign is gearing up for an exciting year and we are proud to be kicking it off with the merchants in such a wonderful way,” says Marjorie Ferrer, DDA. 

The Downtown Development Authority would like to thank the sponsors for October and express that with their support we are able to expand the reach of the exciting message about Delray Beach. This month’s sponsors are:

  • Presenting Sponsor – Florida Public Utilities
  • Howard Alan Events and Festivals
  • Delray Beach Magazine
  • WPTV Channel 5
  • SCP Printing and Graphics 

All the details, amazing sweepstakes registration and contact information is available on the website www.downtowndelraybeach.comor follow us on facebook.com/delraydda. 

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Downtown Delray Beach Launches 2011 with ART & SOUL MONTH

Thursday, December 30, 2010 - 10:34am

Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority announces the January Marketing Promotion – Art & Soul Month! This innovative way of showcasing the diverse art and culture that is thriving throughout this area. Visitors and residents will enjoy this vibrant bustling art scene in the trendy downtown with almost twenty galleries, three artist guilds, two art centers, two theaters, six museums, over 900 local artists, and many art related events. 

The Art and Soul Month program is a naturally creative way to highlight the variety of happenings that will be taking place all month! The galleries, museums, and merchants are participating by providing special artist appearances, unveiling of one of kind art murals, fabulous musical performances, master classes and art festivals throughout the entire month.  The Downtown Development Authority has created a printed brochure calendar that highlights the entire schedule. These brochures are available in stores throughout the downtown area as well as online at www.downtowndelraybeach.com.  

“This is the third month of promoting Night and Day Downtown Delray and the different categories of businesses and we are excited to say that we are receiving wonderful feedback from customers and the businesses,” says Marjorie Ferrer, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority. “We will be promoting a new theme every month which are listed on the www.downtowndelraybeach.comsite so that everyone can see what is coming up next!  There is a huge effort being put towards supporting small businesses and shopping local, it is important to the DDA that we work hard to create the awareness of these unique businesses.”  

Below are just a few of the “Art & Soul” happenings in Downtown Delray during the month:

Jan. 1:    Kevro Gallery and Art Studio unveils Kevro’s First series of Public Art Murals
Jan. 7:    Beginning on this Friday, Master Classes conducted by Master Artist of the World - David McEwen, will be conducted for those interested. (Presented by Forms Gallery)
Jan. 7:    Gallery Walks take place every Friday night from 7:00pm – 10:00pm – stroll Delray’s Art District  in the 20    galleries along the avenue and mingle with the artists
Jan. 8-9:  Delray Art League presents Art in the Park at Veteran’s Park from 10am – 4pm
Jan. 9:     Demonstrations of Sado at Morikomi Museum
Jan. 13:  Spady Museum offers the exhibit of “Influence of African Culture"
Jan. 14-16: Crest Theater Presents on the main stage: "Celtic Fire"
Jan. 15-16: The Howard Alan Fine Arts Festival takes place on East Atlantic Avenue from 10am -4pm
Jan. 20: Ora Sorensen Gallery presents a Jewelry Trunk show featuring Mary Fisher and Same Sky
Jan. 22: Old School Square Hosts Late Night Poetry Coffee House in the Gym from 9pm – 12am
Jan. 27: Forms Gallery presents a Open Reception with the Master of the World artist, David McEwen showcasing his Polo Pony oils and watercolors
Jan. 29 – 30 Arts Arena presents Art in the Plaza at 777 E. Atlantic Ave

*Special programs and exhibits running all month long at galleries and stores such as Blue Gallery, Cacace Studio, Cornell Museum, Davinci Fine Art and Antiques, Hand’s Art Supplies and many more! 

All the details, sweepstakes registration and contact information is available on the website under Art & Soul www.downtowndelraybeach.com. Visit the site continuous updates as well as register to receive email updates.

Downtown Delray Beach is truly an unforgettable celebration of culture, history, art and festivals. Many of these businesses are providing great opportunities for everyone who live here or visit to truly see what makes downtown Delray Beach unique and sociable! “The businesses are excited to showcase their best during January and share why Downtown Delray Beach is just what you need.” 

About the Downtown Development Authority:  For the past 40 years, the Downtown Development Authority has assisted in successfully branding Delray Beach as the Village by the Sea.  The Delray Beach DDA was created by Resolution 9-71, which became law on March 22, 1971, as a dependent district of the City of Delray Beach.

The main areas of involvement in downtown redevelopment include: Marketing and Promotions; Economic development programs; Security and crime prevention; Traffic and parking; Clean and safe; Reviewing the City Comprehensive Plan within the DDA boundaries; Housing and improvement of coordination with local boards and city departments.  In addition to the main areas mentioned above, the DDA also works closely with merchants to develop seasonal retail awareness campaigns to generate traffic and sales and has created a powerful website (www.downtowndelraybeach.com) that attracts thousands of visits weekly.

Contact:
Laura Simon, Associate Director
Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority
Office: 561.243.1077, Cell: 561-573.3672
 lsimon@downtowndelraybeach.com   

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Downtown Delray Beach Businesses are excited about a new Marketing Campaign!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 11:32am

Night & Day Downtown Delray! We're Just What You Need!

[October 19, 2010:]     Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority announces a new Year Long Marketing Campaign that is an exciting and innovative way of helping promote the Downtown Businesses all the time! Night & Day Downtown Delray, We’re Just What You Need™!

 “The strategy behind this campaign is to generate awareness of the different categories of Delray Beach Businesses. We will be promoting a new theme every month, beginning in November with Beauty and Wellness.” says Marjorie Ferrer, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority. “Downtown Delray Beach is unique in that in every shop you visit you can meet the owner, be treated with amazing customer service and experience the charm that makes Downtown Delray Beach a Sociable City.”

  “We’re very excited about this campaign and supporting the Downtown businesses throughout the year. The Downtown Development Authority is promoting the area as theplace to be in South Florida both night and day.” 

November kicks off the campaign with Beauty and Wellness Month highlighting more than 80 of businesses in Downtown Delray Beach.  Businesses such as Naked Hair Salon, The Gym 111, Bond Street Salon, Nutrition Cottage, Nspa, Lady Lash, and many more!  Below are just a few of the beautiful happenings in Downtown Delray:

Nov. 2: ELECTION DAY:   Nspa offers all voters showing proof of support discounts on services

Nov. 4: Indigo Studio Day Spa is offering Teen Talk: "Healthy Skin"! 

Nov. 5: Naked Hair Salon is holding a seminar: Organic or Natural is it really?? In-depth look at beauty products

Nov. 11: VETERAN’S DAY: Blush Salon is offering Free haircuts to those serving or have served our country

Nov. 13: Seminar on Maximizing your Beauty from Within, by Mark Stowe, Owner of Nutrition Cottage, Inc.

Nov. 18: The Gym 111 turns 2! Open House for everyone

Nov. 20: Bond Street Salon presents American Beauty in the All America City: Healthy Hair Day!

Nov. 27 and 28: 11th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Howard Alan Fine Art Show

Nov. 30: Seagate Spa Extravaganza

Many of these businesses are providing great opportunities for everyone who live here or visit to truly see what makes downtown Delray Beach unique! Enjoy amazing discounts on treatments of all kinds as well as new ways to take care of yourself and those around you.  “The businesses are excited to showcase their best during November and share why Downtown Delray Beach is just what you need.”

All the details, sweepstakes registration and contact information will be available on the home page www.downtowndelraybeach.com website. Be sure to visit the site weekly for continuous updates as everything is listed on the website only.

 

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About the Downtown Development Authority:

For the past 40 years, the Downtown Development Authority has assisted in successfully branding Delray Beach as the Village by the Sea.  The Delray Beach DDA was created by Resolution 9-71, which became law on March 22, 1971, as a dependent district of the City of Delray Beach.

The main areas of involvement in downtown redevelopment include: Marketing and Promotions; Economic development programs; Security and crime prevention; Traffic and parking; Clean and safe; Reviewing the City Comprehensive Plan within the DDA boundaries; Housing and improvement of coordination with local boards and city departments.  In addition to the main areas mentioned above, the DDA also works closely with merchants to develop seasonal retail awareness campaigns to generate traffic and sales and has created a powerful website (www.downtowndelraybeach.com) that attracts thousands of visits weekly.

 

Contact:

Laura Simon, Associate Director

Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority

Office: 561.243.1077, Cell: 561-573.3672

 lsimon@downtowndelraybeach.com

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