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Join us for the First Friday Art Walk on Oct. 14th, during Grove Week!

Monday, September 26, 2016 - 10:11am

Special Exhibits, Meet the Artists, Refreshments, Music

Delray Beach, FL (September 2016)… The October 14th First Friday Art Walk (previously 10/7 & rescheduled for the 14th due to impending weather) in Downtown Delray Beach features an evening of art, education and relaxation with the participation of 27 galleries and artists, special exhibits, offerings and promotions. This event is the main Friday night activity for GROVE WEEK (taking place October 3 - 8). Grove Week is a celebration of the arts & the diverse business mix within the Pineapple Grove Arts District & Artists Alley.

The First Friday Art Walk is a self-guided tour held on the first Friday of every month, from 6 - 9 p.m.  Stroll through art galleries and working studios, while you meet the talented, local artists that make-up this award-winning arts town. Navigate your way through the myriad styles of art in the Downtown Delray Beach Arts District: Artists Alley (337 NE 3rd Ave), Pineapple Grove (NE 2nd Avenue), Atlantic Avenue.  This is a FREE event (no ticket, pass, coupon required) – just show up and start wherever you'd like!

The Art Walk Brochure & Map is available at all participating galleries and studios, and online DowntownDelrayBeach.com/FirstFridayArtWalk, or phone the DDA at 561.243.1077.

 

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

Addison Gallery – 206 NE 2nd St (Pineapple Grove)

Opening night of "Journey", an exhibition of new works by John Schuyler celebrating what he is most known for; masterfully mixed pigments on a variety of surfaces, exploring texture and color harmony with a unique flow of energy that resonates in his works. Artist will be in attendance. Wine and Refreshments will be served.  561-278-5700

www.addisongallery.com

Amanda Johnson Studio – 337 NE 3rd Avenue (Artists Alley)

“Blood, Sweat & Glitter” Season Opening Party - All are welcome to come see what Amanda Johnson has been creating.  Blood, sweat and glitter is a brief and accurate description of her creative process this summer. Her studio is just that, a place for her to work, make a mess and experiment with new materials and techniques.

NEW:  Art by Paula - 337 NE 3rd Avenue (Artists Alley)

"There's a bit of artist in everyone, regardless of training or innate talent.” New to Artists Alley is the studio & gallery of artist Paula Epstein.  She is passionate about painting and works in watercolor, pastels and acrylics. For the evening enjoy wine, cheese, and 10% off purchased artwork.

Artists’ Guild Gallery, an auxiliary of the Boca Raton Museum of Art – 512 East Atlantic Avenue

Live entertainment inside of the gallery featuring saxophonist Luis Bonilla.

http://www.bocaguild.com/

Attila Konnyu Studio – 358 NE 4th St. (Artists Alley)

Showcasing new pieces of artwork.

Black Pearl Fine Art - 514 E. Atlantic Avenue

Wine will be offered as well as custom framing designs. Enjoy 20% off Art Books.

http://www.blackpearlfineart.com/

Blue Gallery – 600 East Atlantic Avenue

Celebrate the fall season at Blue Gallery!  For the evening enjoy 15% off any art purchased.
http://www.bluefineart.com/

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

Featuring a special exhibit of Vincent's new coastal New England paintings. http://www.cacaceart.com/

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

The Cornell Art Museum will feature Delray Beach artist, Barb Fernandez, who strives to delight the viewer with abstract assemblage utilizing unusual materials and found objects.  As a self-taught multimedia artist and painter, her primitive methods and use of cast off treasures create a unique vision of imagination. 

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

Delray ART & Framing Center – 151 NE 2nd Avenue (Pineapple Grove)

The gallery’s artists will be in attendance to answer any questions that guests may have about their artwork.  

Ford Fine Art

Ford Fine Art will be hosting an off-site event at their private cigar club, located Downtown at 290 SE 2nd Avenue (1 block South of Kevro’s Art Bar). Tequila tasting & signature pieces of Latin American Art will be featured. http://fordfineart.com/

Ona Steele Studio – 337 NE 3rd Avenue (Artists Alley)

Ona Steele is back in town and ready to kick-off the season. Refreshments will be served.

Stacy Balmuth Studio - 337 NE 3rd Avenue (Artists Alley)

From realism to abstraction, Stacy captures the true character and emotion of the people portrayed in her paintings.  Come visit and kick off the fall season with wine and refreshments!

VT Studios Delray - 325 NE 2ND Ave. Suite 103 (Pineapple Grove)

The featured artist for the 10/7 Art Walk will be Dana Hauser. 

 

Full list of participating Art Walk Galleries:

Pineapple Grove: Addison Gallery, Gallery at Studio 5, Delray Art and Framing, Ford Fine Art, Jeff Whyman Studio

Artist Alley Studios: 4th Avenue Photography & Video, Amanda Johnson, Art by Paula, Attila Konnyu, Cacace Fine Art, Inc., Laszlo's Painting Studio, Ona Steele Studio, Stacy Balmuth, Magnus & Gordon Gallery,  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.

 

 

ABOUT DELRAY BEACH DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority 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.  For more information, please visit downtowndelraybeach.com or phone 561.243.1077.

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Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week August 1 - 7, 2016

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 1:38pm

Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week

FACT SHEET

Delray Beach, FL - (as of July 12, 2016)

Event:                   Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week 2016

Who:                     The 1st annual Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week 2016 is produced by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) in partnership with the Downtown Delray Beach restaurants and merchants. 

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 year in South Florida.

What:                   Downtown Delray Restaurant Week 2016 will feature special three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus and culinary experiences including wine & beer tasting/food pairing  dinners,  juicing/nutrition class, cocktail classes, chef demonstrations and more.  The week-long event provides locals and visitors an opportunity to sample Downtown restaurants and food/beverage merchants at special prices. 

When:                  Monday, August 1, 2016 through Sunday, August 7, 2016

Where:                Downtown Delray Beach restaurants and merchants throughout the DDA neighborhoods:  The SET (West Atlantic), Arts & Entertainment District, Pineapple Grove, SOFA, US1, Beachside. Location - Atlantic Avenue east from 1-95 to the Beach, and the surrounding neighborhoods of Pineapple Grove and The Sofa District.

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

Quote:                  Laura Simon, Executive Director, DDA

“The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) created Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week to highlight our award-winning restaurants within the Downtown district, while showcasing their culinary expertise & hospitality to both locals and visitors. The DDA is responsible for marketing the Downtown district and all of its neighborhoods including The Set (West Atlantic), Pineapple Grove Arts District, SOFA (South of Atlantic), Arts & Entertainment (the core of Atlantic Avenue), US1 and Beachside. All types of food and drink establishments from our cafes, juice bars, and pizza places to our casual and fine dining restaurants - encompass a significant portion (21%) of our Downtown business mix. The goal was to create a holistic dining program that all of our food establishments could participate in - and they've pulled out all the stops to make this event successful. We are thrilled to have partnered with Healthy Bellies - a program of the Delray Beach Achievement Center, founded by DADA Executive Chef Bruce Feingold - committed to educating under privileged children and families in Delray Beach on nutrition.”

Pricing:                   

Dine Out Deals:  $10 and under

Three-Course Prix Fixe Lunches: $20 & under per person

Three-Course Prix Fixe Dinners: $20 - $40 per person

Culinary Experiences & Events: prices vary by restaurant and merchant

*Pricing does not include tax or gratuity.

Restaurants & Food/Beverage Merchants:  Participants (AS OF JULY 13, 2016) include:  32 East, 50 Ocean, Atlantic Grille at The Seagate Hotel, Big Al's Steaks, Brule, Caffe Luna Rosa, Caffe Martier, CENA, City Oyster, DADA, Deck 84, Eat Market, Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, Honey, Juice Buzz, Juice Papi, Luigi’s Coal Oven Pizza, Max's Harvest, Mellow Mushroom, Pizza Rustica, PRIME, Rack’s Fish House & Oyster Bar, Salt7, Smoke BBQ, The Office, The Old Arcade, Tryst, Vic & Angelo's and Windy City Pizza.

Culinary Experiences & Events:               

Pizza Making Class at Mellow Mushroom - Tuesday, August 2nd from 10-11 a.m. for $10 per guest

Family-oriented step-by-step instruction from one of their pizza pros. Space is limited.

Call (561) 330-3040 to RSVP.

 

Pizza Making Class at Mellow Mushroom  - Thursday, August 4th from 10-11 a.m. for $10 per guest

Family-oriented step-by-step instruction from one of their pizza pros. Space is limited.

Call (561) 330-3040 to RSVP.

 

Old Forrester sponsored Tasting/Cocktail Class followed by a Bourbon Happy Hour at The Old Arcade  - Thursday, August 4th at 6 p.m. for $25 per person followed by happy hour from 7 - 9 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to make one cocktail, sample four bourbons, and receive one complimentary drink during happy hour from 7 - 9 p.m.

Call (561) 450-6169 to RSVP. 

 

Complimentary Wine Tasting at Eat Market - Thursday, August 4th at 6:30 p.m.

A complimentary sampling of wines and light bites will be provided.

Click here to RSVP.

 

Craft Cocktail Class at Honey - Thursday, August 4th at 7 p.m. for $30 per guest

Price includes two craft cocktails, snacks & a shrub to take home.

Call (561) 270-7187 to RSVP.

 

Four-Course Dinner & Beer Pairing with Barrel of Monks at Tryst - Thursday, August 4th at 7 p.m. for $85 per guest (price includes tax & gratuity)

Four-course dinner and beer pairing menu available online.

Call 561-921-0201 to RSVP.

 

Sushi Rolling Class Paired with Saki at Prime - Thursday, August 4th at 7 p.m. for $34.95 per guest

Guests will also enjoy 1/2 priced sushi all day & night at Prime on Thursday August 4th.

Call (561) 865-5845 to RSVP.

 

Juicing Class at Juice Papi - Friday, August 5th, 3 - 4 p.m. for $15 per guest

Includes: How to incorporate juicing into your lifestyle, the nutritional benefits of juicing, learn to make 3 new juices with sampling, juice recipes, and FREE Juice Papi Apron.

Call (561) 779-0014 to RSVP.

 

Craft Cocktail Class for Entertaining at Max's Harvest - Friday, August 5th 4-5 p.m. for $25 per guest

Call (561) 381-9970 to RSVP.

 

Wine Tasting & Education Class at Prime - Friday, August 5th at 7 p.m. for $39 per guest

A sommelier will be present for an educational wine class.

Call (561) 865-5845 to RSVP.

 

Whiskey 101 Class at 32 East - Sunday, August 7th at 4 p.m. for $25 per guest

Space is very limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Call (561) 276-7868 to RSVP.

 

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

 

Charitable Partner:               Healthy Bellies, a program of the Delray Beach Achievement Center, was founded by DADA Executive Chef Bruce Feingold and his wife, Amanda. Healthy Bellies is committed to community outreach and education focusing on nutrition for under privileged children and families in Delray Beach.

Sponsors:            Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week sponsors are: Gold (media) – LivingFLA.com; Silver – VUP Media; Bronze - Atlantic One; Media - Delray Newspaper.

Information:      Please visit http://downtowndelraybeach.com/restaurantweek  www.facebook.com/DelrayDDA or phone 561.243.1077.

 

ABOUT DELRAY BEACH DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority 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.  For more information, please visit downtowndelraybeach.com or phone 561.243.1077.

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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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CHEERS TO A SUCCESSFUL SAVOR THE AVENUE

Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 11:11am
Delray Beach, FL (April 7, 2016)...Cheers to a successful 8th Annual Savor the Avenue 2016! Downtown Delray Beach on East Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to East Fifth Avenue (U.S. 1) was once again the place to be when on March 21st 1,160 guests sat down for dinner together at the one quarter mile long dining table. This culinary tradition, made possible by the Delray Beach Magazine & Boca Raton Magazine’s partnership with the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and hosted by Steve Weagle of WPTV NewsChannel 5, showcased many of the fine dining establishments located within the Downtown area.
 
The Delray Beach Historical Society was the beneficiary of $3,360. Each guest reservation included a $3 contribution to this non-profit so that present and future generations can comprehend more fully their predecessors, their communities and Delray Beach’s diverse history. The 18 restaurants prepared 4,400 food courses with three chefs and 10 staff per restaurant, and included: 32 East, 50 Ocean, Cabana El Rey, Caffe Luna Rosa, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Cut 432, Lemongrass, Max’s Harvest, Max's Social House, Gary Rack’s Fat Rooster, Rack’s Fish House & Oyster Bar, Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, Salt7, Solita & Mastino Delray, Taverna Opa, The Office, Tryst, and Vic & Angelo’s. The 1,100 bottles of wine weredonated by local beverage distributors to each restaurant. For the fourthyear, the Savor the Avenue restaurants competed in the Best in Show table décor contest. The winners were: 1stplace - 50 Ocean, 2nd place - Salt7, and 3rd place - Max’s Harvest. 
 
Restaurants shared: 
"Savor is the only event that occurs in Delray that focuses on full size menu servings and allows us to bring the restaurant to the street–showcasing the cuisine and décor of Salt7, said Kyle Gonzales, Director of Marketing, Salt7.
 
"This was our 8th year participating and Savor is one of the nicest events that we do– classy, a big draw, and lots of fun! The long table down the Avenue is really cool, guests love this event, and it is also good for the retail businesses and other restaurants Downtown, said Todd Lawrence, General Manager, City Oyster. 
 
"Our guests look forward to Savor the Avenue every year, many calling months ahead of time hoping to secure a spot. We are a long time Delray establishment and 32 East& Tryst have a lot of Delray pride. We couldn't imagine not being a part of such a unique event that highlights many of the best restaurants in Downtown Delray, said Butch Johnson, Owner, 32 East and Tryst. 
 
"Savor The Avenue is an economic development focused program for the DDA, said Laura Simon, Executive Director. As such, we have now moved the event to a Monday based on feedback from our merchants. They believe that this day of the week with the additional traffic of the more than 1,000 guests and others who come to see this unique experience is more beneficial for the Downtown business community. In addition, guests were asked to participate in a survey and were entered into a drawing for an opportunity to win a dinner for two at a Downtown Delray Beach restaurant of their choice. We greatly appreciate everyone’s support for this unique and SOCIAL dining experience. 
 
Guests shared:
"The tables every year are fantastic and so much fun to stroll around and see the creativity. Everyone at this event seems to be in such great spirits and it’s such a joy meeting the new people each year at our table. The staff was awesome, the food was spectacular, the music was perfect for the venue and I can't wait for next years’ Savor the Ave!"
 
"We had nine in our party and everything was fantastic! It all seemed to run very smoothly, and despite the temps being a bit chilly and some winds, it didn't take the "warmth" out of our absolutely favorite Delray Beach event of the year!!"
 
"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this event!!!! It is so unique and such a great way for the many restaurants to showcase their specialties!!! I recommend this to everyone I know and they all love it after attending. Keep up the great work DELRAY!!!"
 
Savor the Avenue is presented by: JES Publishing (Delray Beach Magazine & Boca Raton Magazine) and the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority. Savor the Avenue 2016 was sponsored by: Atlantic One Realty, South Florida BMW, 111 First Delray, Atlas Party Rental, and The Hyatt Place Delray Beach. Special thanks to Delray Garden Center for providing plant décor. 
 
For more information, please visit downtowndelraybeach.com or phone 561.243.1077. To view photos from the event visit facebook.com/DelrayDDA.
 
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Celebrate Mom!

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 11:59am
Delray Beach, FL (April 6, 2016)...In honor of Mother’s Day, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority presents the Downtown Delray Orchid Giveaway April 30 – May 7, 2016. Shop the more than 300 fashion boutiques, art galleries, gift shops, spas, salons and fitness studios Downtown, collect $200 in receipts and receive a Phalaenopisis Orchid plant. 
 
"Created by the DDA to encourage shopping Downtown for the Mother’s Day holiday, this annual program is generously supported by the Merchants and Merchant Association," said Laura Simon, Executive Director, DDA. "This is our way of saying thank you for shopping in Downtown Delray Beach!"
 
The Orchid Stations for turning in receipts will be located in front of Hands Stationers at 325 E Atlantic Ave and Petite Connection at 1049 E. Atlantic Ave on April 3 and May 4-6 from 11am to 3p.m. and May 7 from 11am to 5pm. Restaurant receipts are excluded and the orchid plants are available in a variety of colors while supplies last.
 
Enter to win a Mother’s Day Prize Package from April 30 – May 10, 2016 at delrayorchidgiveaway.com. Valued at over $500, the package includes dining, spa and shopping certificates from Downtown Delray Beach businesses.
 
For Orchid Giveaway details visit downtowndelraybeach.com and facebook.com/DelrayDDA, or call the DDA Office at 561.243.1077.
Celebrate Mom
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