PALM BEACH
CENTRAL NORTH
August 3
Boca Festival Days 2011
PALM BEACH
CENTRAL NORTH
FEBRUARY 11-18-25
West Palm Beach Antique & Flea Market
West Palm Beach
Your
favorite "flea for all" is held every second, third and fourth Saturday of the
month in downtown West Palm Beach until April 2012. At the West Palm Beach
Antique and Flea Market, you can choose from the finest vintage clothing and
jewelry, antiques, mid-century furniture, collectibles and hand made crafts.
Location: At the corner of Narcissus and Banyan in front of the old West Palm
Beach City Hall. Plenty of free parking. Time: 9am - 3pm. For more information,
please call 561.670.7473
FEBRUARY 4-12
American International Fine Art Fair
West Palm Beach
Now
in its 16th year, (AIFAF) is the premier art, antique and jewelry fair in the
United States. AIFAF will again gather prestigious galleries and distinguished
collectors from around the world during its return to the Palm Beach County
Convention Center with a VIP Preview on
February 3rd. 650 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach One day pass $10 in
advance, $15 at the door, Multi-day pass $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Website
aifaf.com. Hours are 12pm -7pm ( 239
-949- 5411)
FEBRUARY 10-12
Palm Beach Marine Flea Market and Seafood Festival
West Palm Beach
The
Marine Flea Market provides an outlet for the marine industry and private
individuals to sell overstocked, new and used marine equipment at a fraction of
the original retail cost. The event also features healthy delicious seafood.
Savor all the traditional side dishes, beverages, desserts and comfort foods as
well. Located at the South Florida Fair grounds.(561) 793-0333
FEBRUARY 11
MARCH 11
The Florida Renaissance Festival
Deerfield Beach
Now
in its 20th year, this popular annual festival transports you back in time. The
event runs for five consecutive weekends plus President's Day, Monday, February
20. Activities include a crafts village (including glass blowers, metal
workers, woodworkers, potters, and clothiers); performers (including sword
fighters, minstrels, magicians, and knights on horseback); games (including
archery, the Test of Strength, and Jacob's Ladder); and rides (including the
Carousello, the Wild Boar, the Flying Swan, the Hurlinator, and the Quintain).
Food available includes such hearty fare as turkey legs, Scotch eggs, love
knots (pretzels), queen'9s buns, and tankards of ale and cider. Open from 10
a.m. to sunset. Daily admission is $20 for ages 12 and up and $7 for ages 6 to
11, with children 5 and under admitted free. Group rates and season passes are
also available. For more information, call 954-775-1642, or visit
www.ren-fest.com
FEBRUARY 11-18-25
Norton Museum of Art
West Palm Beach
West
Palm Beach residents receive free admission to the entire Museum EVERY
Saturday, and Palm Beach County residents will receive free admission to the
entire Museum the FIRST Saturday of each month, with proof of residency. The
Norton Museum of Art is pleased to announce that FREE Saturdays includes
admission to special exhibitions (previously, the Museum's FREE Saturday
program granted entrance to the Norton Collection only and excluded special
exhibitions). The Norton Museum of Art is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5 p.m.,
Sunday, 1 - 5pm General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for visitors ages
13-21, and free for Members and children under 13. For additional information,
please 1451 S. Olive Avenue call 561. 832.5196
FEBRUARY 17-21
Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show
West Palm Beach
More
than 200 exhibitors showcase fine art, jewelry, furniture and sculpture at the
Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show. The Show welcomes the best from the
art world - art connoisseurs, private collectors, museum curators, and high-end
interior designers. Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee
Boulevard Individual and group tickets are both available (561)-822-5440. Website
www.palmbeachshow.com
FEBRUARY 18-20
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival
Jupiter
The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival has stayed true to its purpose to promote cultural arts in Northern Palm Beach County in a family friendly environment. ArtiGras will mark its 27th year February 18-20, Free shuttles run every 5 minutes to and from the lots to festival gates $6 Advance Tickets or $10 at the gate Children 12 and under free. For more information visit our Website www.artigras.org Hours are Saturday & Sunday 10 AM-6 PM Monday 10 AM-5PM at Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter, FL, 800 North US Highway One (561) 748-3946
FEBRUARY
23
Secrets of a Happy Life
West Palm Beach
Decorated
Marine and real estate entrepreneur, Tom Turchan returns with another series in
his popular Positive Thinking Workshops. This series focuses on the three most
important elements to a happy life - self esteem, courage, and setting right
intention. Clematis Room, last session held in Hibiscus Room. The four week
workshop series will be held from 6:00 to 7:00pm and is free and open to all.
For more information call 561-868-7701.
FEBRUARY 23
Clematis by Night featuring Griffin Anthony
West Palm Beach
South
Florida's "Chottest spot to chill," Clematis by Night is held from 6-9 pm every
Thursday night. This FREE weekly event overlooking the new downtown West Palm
Beach waterfront features live concerts by the area's best rock, R&B,
reggae, Latin, blues, and soul bands. Also enjoy food and drinks, and fun in
the fountain. First Thursday: "Classic cars on Clematis" theme where local car
clubs show their rides; Second Thursday: High-end motorcycles on display; Third
Thursday: Booths from Northwood Village businesses, featuring everything from
hand-made jewelry to artwork and on the Fourth and Fifth (when applicable)
Thursdays: Free music on the waterfront. 2/23/12 featuring Griffin Anthony -
Often referred to as "Cacoustic Soul" -- an intriguing blend of Soul and Pop,
his music is artistically textured, with layered lyrics and blues-inspired
melodies within the framework of his vocals. For more Clematis by Night info,
please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at
561-822-1515
FEBRUARY 25-26
Lake Worth Street Painting
Lake Worth
This unique street painting festival involves using the actual street. Pavement becomes canvas and the street a temporary museum for fine works of art. For two days, as in centuries past, crowds gather to watch each creation reveal itself. Lasting only until the next raindrop, these masterpieces are a true beauty to behold. Watch the art emerge on the streets of Lake Worth on Lake and Lucerne Avenues. For more info call 561-582-4401Or visit our website: streetpaintingfestivalinc.com
Calendar of Events
Send Press Release to Lewis Parker
Email: calendar@happyherald.com | Fax: (561) 395-1313 | Deadline 9th
February 2012
PALM BEACH SOUTH
FEBRUARY 10 - 12
13th Annual Garlic Festival
Delray Beach
For thirteen years, the Delray Beach Garlic Fest has been "The
Best Stinkin' Party in Town." The Garlic Fest was founded by a group of
local folks looking to establish a fund-raising source for local non-profit
organizations serving education and the arts for youth. Those of you who
attended last year's Garlic Fest can attest to the brilliant performances. We
know that this years' Garlic Fest will be "The Best Stinkin' Party you
ever attended!" (561) 279-0907
FEBRUARY 11- MARCH 11
The Florida Renaissance Festival
Deerfield Beach
Now in its 20th year, this popular annual festival transports you back
in time. The event runs for five consecutive weekends plus President's Day,
Monday, February 20. Activities include a crafts village (including glass
blowers, metal workers, woodworkers, potters, and clothiers); performers
(including sword fighters, minstrels, magicians, and knights on horseback);
games (including archery, the Test of Strength, and Jacob's Ladder); and rides
(including the Carousello, the Wild Boar, the Flying Swan, the Hurlinator, and
the Quintain). Food available includes such hearty fare as turkey legs, Scotch
eggs, love knots (pretzels), queen's buns, and tankards of ale and cider. Open
from 10 a.m. to sunset. Daily admission is $20 for ages 12 and up and $7 for
ages 6 to 11, with children 5 and under admitted free.
Group rates and season passes are also available. For more information, call
954-775-1642, or visit www.ren-fest.com
FEBRUARY 11
Origami Family Fun Workshop
Delray Beach
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is holding an origami workshop
class. Turn a flat piece of paper into three dimensional art! Learn the art of
Japanese paper folding and have fun creating several unique pieces. Advance
registration required for workshops, must register with a parent/guardian and
child. No individual registrations 11:30am-12:30pm Price: $10 for one
parent/guardian and child with paid admission to the museum, each additional
child/parent $5. Make sure you enjoy the entire Japanese Gardens while you are
there. Call for more information. (561) 495-0233
FEBRUARY 1-12
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Mainstage Play 2
Boca Raton
Fresh from its Pulitzer Prize nomination, The Elaborate Entrance of
Chad Deity is the comedic look into the world of professional wrestling but
told through a thoughtful examination of race relations, geopolitics, and
personal introspection. Unlike anything you've ever seen, one moment you'9re
awed by the spectacle, another you're laughing uncontrollably and finally,
you'9re rethinking America's place in the global landscape. By Kristoffer Diaz
2008 Latino Playwriting Award Caldwell Theatre Company in Count de Hoernle
Selected Tuesdays at 8pm Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm Wednesday, Saturday and
Sunday at 2pm. Single Ticket Prices $27 to $50 depending upon seating and
performance date. Full time students $10. Located at 7901 N Federal
Highway. For more information call
(561)-241-7432 or visit www.caldwelltheatre.com.
FEBRUARY
10-11
Exclusive Frogs Leap Into Pavo Real Gallery
Boca Raton
Internationally renowned sculptor, Tim "Frogman" Cotterill, will make a
special appearance at Pavo Real Gallery at Town Center, to celebrate the 17th
anniversary of the gallery showcasing his work. Cotterill will be on site to
meet fans, sign autographs and unveil his latest creations. Frogman collectors,
who travel from around the world to see his iconic work, will have the chance
to win a sculpture with purchase on both days. Raffle tickets for a $1,000 Pavo
Real gift certificate will be sold throughout the weekend with proceeds
benefitting the American Cancer Society's R.O.C.K. Camp. The program sends children with cancer to a very special summer camp at the
Boggy Creek Camp Facility. His work is internationally acclaimed and a favorite
of several celebrities, including Oprah, Justin Timberlake, and Samuel L.
Jackson..6000 Glades Road. Fri 5pm-9pm Sat 1pm-4pm Free Admission (561)
392-5521or visit www.pavoreal.com
FEBRUARY 12
Gift of Life's 2nd Annual Walk for Life
Boca Raton
The 5k walk/run is the only event in South Florida that is solely
dedicated to raising awareness for bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants.
Gift of Life uses funds raised at the Walk for Life to add new donors to the
worldwide bone marrow registry. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Gift of
Life is an internationally recognized bone marrow, blood stem cell, and
umbilical cord blood registry. Through its life saving work, Gift of Life is a
world leader helping children and adults find the matches they need when they
need them. Located at the Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Road. Registration beings at: 8am. Walk begins at: 9am Ends at: 11am. For more information and to register
for the Walk please call 561-982-2946 or visit www.giftoflife.org/walk4life
FEBRUARY 26
The 2nd Annual Stand Among Friends
Boca Raton
The 2nd Annual Stand Among Friends emb(race) our differences 5K, 10K, 1
Mile Family Walk. Stand Among Friends is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that
promotes opportunities for people with disabilities to live a life without
limits and experience the highest degree of independence and success in their
communities. The event will take place on Sunday, February 26th, 2012 at
Florida Atlantic University: 777 Glades Road, NU84-120 Boca Raton. Check in is
at 6:00 a.m. For more information please visit www.standamongfriends.org
FEBRUARY 25-26
15th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival
Delray Beach
The event is held in the popular Pineapple Grove, an arts district in Downtown Delray Beach. Celebrating it's 15th Annual this year on February 25th & 26th, 2012. This craft festival will host some of the nation's finest crafters presenting American hand-made goods that range from ceramics, one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, bath and body products, metal works, accessories as well as so much more. You will also discover an exceptional Green Market filled with plants, orchids, and exotic flora. Without a doubt this is one event that has SO much to be seen so don't miss the action and make this weekend one to be remembered. Free Admission. 200 N.E. 2nd Avenue Saturday & Sunday from 10am-5pm Call (561) 746-6615 or visit website www.artfestival.com
BROWARD
FEBRUARY 11- MARCH 11
The Florida Renaissance Festival
Deerfield Beach
Now
in its 20th year, this popular annual festival transports you back in time. The
event runs for five consecutive weekends plus President's Day, Monday, February
20. Activities include a crafts village (including glass blowers, metal
workers, woodworkers, potters, and clothiers); performers (including sword
fighters, minstrels, magicians, and knights on horseback); games (including
archery, the Test of Strength, and Jacob's Ladder); and rides (including the
Carousello, the Wild Boar, the Flying Swan, the Hurlinator, and the Quintain).
Food available includes such hearty fare as turkey legs, Scotch eggs, love
knots (pretzels), queen's buns, and tankards of ale and cider. Open from 10
a.m. to sunset. Daily admission is $20 for ages 12 and up and $7 for ages 6 to
11, with children 5 and under admitted free. Group rates and season passes are
also available. For more information, call 954-775-1642, or visit
www.ren-fest.com
FEBRUARY 11
Butterfly Gardening Workshop
Coconut Creek
Learn
how to identify and attract local butterflies to your own back yard. Free photo
guide included. Butterfly gardening plants will be available for purchase in
the garden center. For all ages. Starts at 1 p.m. Workshop is free with paid
Butterfly World admission. For more information, Tradewinds Park's regular
weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50 per person (children 5 and under
free) will be in effect. 3600 W. Sample Road (954)-977-4400.
FEBRUARY 18
Mardi Gras Bash
Hollywood
Downtown
Hollywood will celebrate Mardi Gras 2012 with a free concert at the new
ArtsPark Amphitheater by New Orleans rising star Glen David Andrews, fresh from
his star-making appearances on HBO's "Treme." This free family-friendly
community celebration is sponsored by the CRA, the City of Hollywood and the
Hollywood ArtsPark 7pm - 10pm and will
be followed by an after-party at The Big Easy, 1925 Hollywood Blvd in Downtown
Hollywood. (954) 924-2980
FEBRUARY
18
2012 Bullympics at Ty Park
Hollywood
2012
Bullympics, an annual tradition that benefits the bulldog rescue group Buddies
Thru Bullies. Owners will guide their bulldogs through an obstacle course,
modified for the breed's unique "portly" shape. Spectators can cheer on their
favorite competitor as the bulldogs waddle around the shaded course. Buddies
Thru Bullies volunteers will be on hand to assist bulldogs on the course, run a
silent auction and raffle, or just mingle with owners who want to brag about
their bulldog's shenanigans. Event will be held at TY Park, 3300 N. Park Road,
Hollywood, FL, Pavilions #5 & 6. Registration 10am., Games Start 11am There
is a $15 registration fee for all competitors, and spectators can watch for
only the park entrance fee of $1.50 Website. www.BuddiesThruBullies.org (305) 666-8877
FEBRUARY 25
2012 South Florida Health & Wellness Expo
Davie
Join
us for the Biggest Health Event in Davie! Your Local Health Care Professionals
are Teaming up to offer Screenings, Evaluation, Traditional & Alternative
Medicine Solutions and more........Find out what's new in Anti-Aging Products,
Beauty Treatments, Nutrition, Internal Health, Holistic & Aromatherapy and
Natural Healing for the Mind, Body & Soul. Located at the Old Davie School
Museum(954) 797-1044
FEBRUARY 25
Sistrunk Parade and Street Festival
Fort Lauderdale
A
fun-filled day with something for every age group: bands, marching groups, and
festival Caribbean dancers in the Parade delight the crowds; the streets of the
Sistrunk corridor become filled with vendors offering plenty of food, arts
& crafts, merchandise and helpful information; the adjoining Park is
transformed into a Kidz Zone with bounce houses, face painting, clowns,
Sno-Cones, popcorn, and cotton candy for all of the little people. 8,000 attendees
expected. (954) 687-3472
FEBRUARY 25
Yoga Classes at Lighthouse of Broward
Fort Lauderdale
Adults
who are blind or visually impaired are invited to participate in these free
classes, offered by the Parks Special Populations Section in collaboration with
the Lighthouse of Broward in Fort Lauderdale. The program takes place on the
fourth Saturday of the month through October, from 10 a.m. to noon. Class size
is limited, and so reservations are required by the Tuesday prior to the
program. Participants should bring a towel and a mat. For more information or
to preregister, call Special Populations at 954-357-8170.
FEBRUARY 18-19
Model Steam Train Rides
Coconut Creek
For all ages.
Riders under 10 years old must be accompanied by adults. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
$1/ride. The Tradewinds and Atlantic Railroad offers model steam train rides on
a half-mile track around a lake. (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on operating days
only). Gate entrance fee of $1.50 per person (children 5 and under free) will
be in effect. 3600 W. Sample Road. For information, call the park at
954-357-8870 or the railroad station at 954-978-1134.
FEBRUARY 26
Intracoastal History Tour
Deerfield Beach
Few corners of Broward County's park system are as rich in history as the 53.3 acres that make up this island park. Learn more about that history on this tour, which runs from 10 to 11:30am participants must be at the dock at Sullivan Park (Riverview Road off Hillsboro Boulevard at the Intracoastal Waterway) at 9:30 a.m. to catch the boat shuttle to the island. Fee: $5/person. Space is limited and preregistration is required by calling Quiet Waters Park at 954-357-5100
