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Call For Florida Sculpture Artists

DELRAY BEACH, FL (January 2, 2017) —The Morton Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the commissioning of two iconic sculptures to be featured in the Sculpture Garden of their new construction condominium, Metropolitan, in Downtown Delray Beach. Mr. Michael Morton and Mr. Brad Morton, the father-and-son team behind the Morton Group, are inviting the prolific community of South Florida artists to present their portfolios for consideration.

“Our vision for the Metropolitan is to become the epicenter of the flourishing Delray Beach art scene. The Sculpture Garden and the Metropolitan reflect our founding principles of creating contemporary, art-inspired living with the highest level of design, architecture and quality finishes,” said Mr. Michael Morton. Mr. Morton has a long history in the arts, having worked on the construction of the Juilliard School of Music in New York, NY.

The Metropolitan is a highly anticipated luxury residential project located at 33 SE 3^rd Avenue in Delray Beach, just steps from Atlantic Avenue. It will become a destination for discerning buyers who appreciate the seaside lifestyle of Delray Beach’s intimate town feel and big city sophistication. Winner of the coveted All-American City award, Delray Beach boasts two miles of pristine beachfront with one of South Florida’s most unique strands of upscale dining, shopping and art venues. Once complete in 2018, The Metropolitan will be a work of art and the premier address in Delray Beach.

About The Morton Group, Inc.

The developer of The Metropolitan, The Morton Group, Inc., has long established itself as one of real estate’s most innovative trailblazers. Michael Morton, the company’s visionary President has developed over 40 residential, commercial and public works projects throughout Florida, New York and North Carolina, including the Juilliard School of Music, Crowntree Lakes and Woolbright Place. A family-run business, Michael Morton’s son, Bradley Morton, serves as the company’s Senior Vice President, and has been his father’s indispensable executive for over 25 years.

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SHOPPING, WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST, ART WALK & MORE

Delray Beach, FL (November 30, 2016)… Join us in the spirit of this magical season! Downtown Delray Beach is the place to be for the holidays with shopping, dining, entertainment and fun for all.  Stroll through the beautifully decorated neighborhoods, view festive windows, shop for the perfect gift, experience the First Friday Art Walk with our galleries and studios, be dazzled by the 100ft Christmas tree, see a movie on the green, music, parades, and more.  “The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and merchants welcome you Downtown for the holidays, said Laura Simon, Executive Director. We are proud to provide financial support once again for the 100ft Christmas Tree, and encourage you to visit the restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and salons & spas throughout our neighborhoods: THE SET, The Ave, Pineapple Grove, SOFA, US 1 and Beachside.”

Here are a few highlights:

Window Decorating Contest • December 1, 2016

The Downtown Merchant & Business Association and DDA are hosting a Window Decorating Contest, and businesses downtown are creating festive displays in their windows and throughout their stores. Be sure to see them all beginning December 1st. Winners will be announced December 14th for Most Creative, Most Festive, Most Delray and Best Overall.

First Friday Art Walk • December 2, 2016

Special Features:

• 3 - 5 p.m. Plein Air Paintings by Ralph Papa on exhibition at the Delray Beach Public Library (2nd Floor Gallery). Enjoy a meet & greet with the artist from 3-5 p.m. Parking is free at the Library!     

• 5:00 p.m. (presentation to begin at 5:15 p.m.) Unveiling of THE SET mural at the Delray Tennis Center (the mural is on the wall fronting NW 3rd Avenue). 

• 6pm – 9pm: Each Art Walk is a self-guided tour with the participation of 28 galleries and artists, special exhibits, offerings and promotions.  Stroll Artists Alley (NE 3rd Ave @ NE 4th St), Pineapple Grove (NE 2nd Avenue), and Atlantic Avenue.  This is a FREE event just show up and start wherever you like!  Art Walk Brochure & Map, along with 12/2 Art Walk Specials, available at DowntownDelrayBeach.com/FirstFridayArtWalk.

Light Up Downtown:

• Gold starfish lined with red twinkle lights adorn the light poles along Atlantic Avenue from I-95 to A1A;
• Twinkle lights and holiday decorations adorn the Libby Wesley Plaza at SW 5th Ave and Atlantic Avenue;
• 26 Holiday wreath displays on the NW and SW 5th Ave. light poles;
• Pineapple painter palette displays on the light poles along Pineapple Grove Way;
• Twinkle lights and garland festoon the Delray Beach Pavilion, and the Visitor Information Center at Atlantic Avenue and A1A;
• A beautiful Sphere Tree beachside at Atlantic Avenue and A1A, brought to you by: The Delray Beach DDA, Marriott Residence Inn, Boston’s On the Beach and Café Luna Rosa.

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Holiday Events Downtown

• The 100 Ft. Christmas Tree Lighting is December 1^st from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. on the grounds of Old School Square & E. Atlantic Ave. The lighting will take place at 7:15 p.m.

• The Carols by Candlelight concert is December 3^rd at 7pm at the Pavilion at Old School Square.

• The 45th Annual Holiday Boat Parade is December 9^th at 5:30 p.m. on the Intracoastal Waterway.

• The Delray Beach Holiday Parade is December 10^th on Atlantic Avenue at 6 p.m.

• Screen on the Green is December 17^th at 6:30pm on the Grounds of Old School Square Park.

• Jingle Bell Jog 5k is December 17^th at 7am at Anchor Park.

• The Menorah Lighting is December 24^th at Sundown on the Grounds of Old School Square Park.

• A Family friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration is December 31^st  at 5pm at Old School Square Park

For a complete listing of events and details please visit DowntownDelrayBeach.com/Events or phone 561.243.1077.