MARCH + APR
STEPPING OUT FLORIDA
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WHAT'S THERE TO DO TONIGHT?
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March 1-An Evening with Kenny G-Eissey Campus Theatre – Palm Beach Gardens-6:00 PM – Pre-Show Cocktail Reception for Orchestra VIP ticket holders-7:30 PM – Performance-The Honda Classic presents an exclusive performance by one of the most celebrated instrumental musicians of our time, Kenny G-With a career spanning more than 25 years, Kenny G’s natural ability to create and set different moods with his music has made him one of the most renowned soprano saxophone players in the world-With total global sales of more than 75 million albums, singles and videos, he has earned GRAMMY, American Music, Soul Train, World Music and NAACP Image awards, as well as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame-This is a special benefit concert with a portion of the proceeds going to Children’s Healthcare Charity, the non-profit host organization of The Honda Classic whose primary beneficiary is the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation.Tickets are available for $125 – VIP Orchestra (includes pre-show cocktail reception), $95 – Orchestra, and $75 – Grand Tier-The pre-show Cocktail Reception for VIP Ticket holders starts at 6:00pm. The performance is 7:30pm For tickets: http://www.hondaclassic.com/pages/kenny-g#
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March 1-An Evening with Robert Cook, Senior Winemaker at Chalone Vineyard at Carmen's at the top of the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel-Four Course Gourmet Wine Dinner-$55 per person-$100 per couple-Join the Wine Maker at his Table-(Only 10 seats available)-$80 per person- $150 per couple-All Featured Wines Available for Purchase-Take Home a Complimentary Bottle of Wine- Reservations Required -561-886-4570
March 1-The Paramount Days!-in Coral Springs-8pm-What a rare and memorable night as Six FABULOUS groups reunite at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts: Enjoy a walk down memory lane with these very special classic groups: The Passions (featuring original lead singer, Jimmy Gallagher and their hit songs such as "Just To Be With You"); Terry Johnson's Flamingo's and their hit songs such as "I Only Have Eyes For You"; Larry Chance and the Earls with their hit songs such as "Remember Then"; The Skyliners with their hit songs such as "Since I Don't Have You"; the Coasters with their hit songs such as "Yakety Yak"; and Joey Dale and the Gigolos with the "Duprees Revue"-Tickets are $55 and $65- To purchase tickets call: 954-344-5990
March 2-Seafood Basics-At Whole Foods Market in Boca-1pm – 2 pm-Pre-Register at Customer Service or Call 561-447-0000- Admission:$10-Shrimp, mussels and clams-There are so many types of seafood but utilizing different cooking methods for each can be intimidating-This class will teach you some great methods and recipes- Menu includes: Grilled Shrimp & Lobster Spinach Dip, Linguini with Clams, Mussels Marinara, and Pan Seared Honey Soy Scallops-Wine will be served-Located on glades Road-Just east of I-95 in the University Commons Plaza
March 2-Evenings on the Avenues-Lake Worth- a free music and arts event is held the first and third Fridays of every month (It returned to downtown Lake Worth on Friday, October 7 after being dormant since last fall.)-At 6pm- Each year Evening on the Avenues reinvents itself bringing new and exciting music, art, street performers and activities to Downtown Lake Worth-Visitors can stroll from Dixie to the Cultural Plaza on both Lake and Lucerne visiting Art Galleries, Shops and the many wonderful restaurants, both old and new. Bands of every genre will be performing at the mid-town outdoor Cultural Plaza-Puppet shows, arts and crafts vendors and street performers appear on street corners and in every nook and cranny of the town-Side streets feature classic car exhibits, music, exotic foods and clothing, and lots of family fun-Info: DCA (Downtown Culture Alliance) -561-533-272
March 3-Shuzz / Art / Fashion Show-A Night of Art, Fashion and Shoes-South Florida volunteer organization provides .jpg)
new shoes to poverty-stricken children around the world-300 million children in the world do not own a pair of shoes while the average woman in the western world has 46 pair-the event is 7pm (Cocktail Reception); 8:30pm Awards Ceremony and Shoe Fashion Show-At Mercedes Benz in Delray -1001 Linton Blvd.-Delray Beach 33483-Tickets: General Admission: $50, Grandstand $75, Preferred $100, Premium $150, VIP $200-Info and tickets: shuzz.org
March 4- Jazz Fest-FREE Jazz Festival held the first Sunday of every month on the Riverwalk in Ft. Lauderdale- POF (Plenty of Fish-Singles Group meets directly across the street from the Museum of Science and Discovery-Look for a red balloon flying high under the large tree-(and everyone brings a pot-luck food item to share)-Music line-up: Esplanade ~ Noreena Downey & the Dizzy Blue Band; Connie Hoffmann Gazebo ~ Miami Jazz Quartet; Peck Courtyard ~ Claudia Diez & Tone 40
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March 5- Manhattan Harmony performs on the Broadwalk in Hollywood- 7:30pm to 9pm-Johnson Street and the beach
March 6-Miami Heat vs New Jersey Nets-AmericanAirlines Arena-7:30pm-For Tickets: CLICK HERE.gif)
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March 7 to 18-Festival of the Arts-in Boca Raton- The Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind cultural celebration, bringing the best in music, dance, film and ideas to South Florida- Internationally acclaimed Jose Carreras, presented by AEG Live, will kick off the Festival on March 7th- Tickets available through TicketMaster or by phone at (800) 745-3000. Box office opens on the day of show at 1:00 pm. No coolers, chairs, pets, umbrellas, outside food or beverages, or backpacks. Preferred parking is available adjacent to the amphitheater for $20.00.For info: http://www.festivaloftheartsboca.org
March 7-Celebrating Women Event-5pm-"Celebrating Women" is a yearly networking event, organized by PORTADAflorida Magazine, that brings together a diverse group of community leaders and entrepreneurs- It is the perfect opportunity to showcase your business and to increase and expand your contact base and to grow both professionally and personally-This is a free admission event, where you will enjoy gifts, raffles, Mexican appetizers and a cash bar will be available at Tulum Mexican Grill- 14395 Miramar Pkway- Miramar 33027 This is a bilingual event-contact: Yvonne Salas
March 7-Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks-AmericanAirlines Arena-7:30pm-For Tickets: CLICK HERE
March 8 to 11 "Lights- Camera- Action"-MUSIC FROM THE MOVIE MUSICALS!
The fabulous Gloria Waldman will be singing a Streisand medley, "People" with "Papa Can You Hear Me", and "Bosom Buddies" from MAME, including tap dancing and more… At the 612 seat theatre in Palm Isles, in Boynton Beach-Tickets are $14 each-Send your check to Gloria Waldman for the exact amount, with your name, address and which show, and tickets will be sent to you-Write to: Gloria Waldman-7366 Lake Meadow Way, #102 -Boynton Beach, Florida 33437 -Performances are: Thursday, March 8 at 7:30pm, Friday, March 9 at 7:30pm, Saturday, March 10 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 pm-DIRECTIONS TO PALM ISLES: Entrance is on Boynton Beach Blvd, on the North side of the street, between Jog Rd and Hagen Ranch Rd.-Past Jog Road (if you are coming from the East), Past Hagen Ranch ( if you are coming from the West)-Just mention the PIPS Show-There will be 611 other people going to the same place!…Info: 646-591-6901 or glowaldman@aol.com
March 10-Opera Goes To The Movies-At the Festival of the Arts Boca-the show.gif)
includes beloved arias, duets and orchestra overtures from popular movies such as Pretty Woman, Philadelphia, Raging Bull, Moonstruck, The Bridges of Madison County, and more-At the Mizner Park Amphitheater-590 Plaza Real-Boca Raton 33432-Call 866-571-2787- Tickets are $35 to $100-CLICK HERE
March 10-Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers-AmericanAirlines Arena- 7:30pm-CLICK For Tickets:
March 10-Bargains & Books-Join the Delray Beach Public Library's Centennial Celebration-If you have gently used items, crafts, books- please support the community effort-8am to 1pm-the Delray Beach Library parking lot-100 W. Atlantic Avenue- Delray Beach 33444-contact: Sandra Dezelan- Axelband at 954-588-7045 or DesignsByDezzy@aol.com There will also be a booth for "Dezzy's Second Chance Animal Rescue"- (Note: Vendor spaces are 10 x 10 for $25, totally benefiting the Delray Beach Public Library)
March 11-Voices of Legends in Concert-Starring Johnny T, Bobby Brooks Wilson, and the Switzer Trio-About the singers: Wilson: The son of legendary Soul Singer Jackie Wilson, performing a tribute to his Dad and the Motown sound / Johnny T: Billboard named him one of the Top 10 Tribute Artists in the country-His Tributes are so close, you'll think you are listening to the Original Artist / Switzer Trio is the premier trio of the Palm Beaches and house band of the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach-Jill Switzer's Tribute to the Ladies of Jazz, Pop and Swing is not to be missed-Showtime: 7:30pm-At the Eissey Campus-3160 PGA Blvd.-Palm Beach Gardens-Tickets: $30 Balcony; $35 Orchestra-Call: 561-207-5900
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March 11- CBI 50+ Singles- Congregation B'Nai Israel Singles-Meet from 5pm to 7pm-At Morton's Steakhouse-Meet for wine and appetizers-Cover: $12-At 5050 town center circle- On Military Trail- Boca Raton 561-392-7724- RSVP Debbie Gilman 561-477-5440 or dgflo@bellsouth.net —Stay and enjoy dinner, too!
March 11-"Tour of Boca"-Bike Ride around Boca-The ride begins at Patch Reef Park (will be once a month through March)-Registration begins at 12:30pm-Fee is $2 per rider-the distance of the ride is 14 to 15 miles-The average speed of the ride is approx. 9 to 10 mph-the ride will be police escorted-Estimated time of return to Patch Reef Park is 3:15pm-includes a rest stop at Rutherford park (at about the 9th mile) for beverages and snacks-minimum age for the ride is 10 years old and a parent or guardian must accompany minors-helmets are required-Info: Boca Raton Bicycle Club: 561-391-6109
March 15-Florida Success Expo 2012-Business Expo, Medical Expo, Real Estate Expo, Communications & Technology Expo, Franchise & Investor Expo, International Business Expo, Job Fair, Home, Garden, Décor & Remodeling Show, Hospitality & Tourism Expo, Government & Education Expo, Barter Expo, 36 Success Seminars, 300+ Exhibitors Plus Much More-117 Consecutive Sold-Out Trade Shows, Over 22,739 Exhibitors, Over 957,000 Attendees, Millions of Dollars in Transacted Business, Partnerships, Alliances, Contracts, New Customers, New Relationships, New Products-Presented by Broward County Chamber of Commerce, Miami-Dade County Chamber of Commerce, South Florida Chamber of Commerce, Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, Central Florida Chamber of Commerce, Miami Herald, Clear Channel Communications, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Minority Chamber of Commerce & Many Other World Class Organizations-At The Signature Grand-6900 W State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317 -Schedule:EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITOR ONLY NETWORKING & EXPO Noon – 2pm-VIP NETWORKING & EXPO 2pm – 4pm-SUCCESS SEMINARS & EXPO 3pm – 9pm-Admission: $10-Info: 954-565-5750
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MARCH 17- ST. PATRICK'S DAY!.jpg)
March 17- St. Patrick's Day-Downtown Boca's First Annual Golf Cart Parade-Decorated golf carts-At Noon-Starting at Mizner Park Amphitheater and touring through Downtown Boca-Parades from noon to 1pm-Awards at 1:30pm-Cash prize for most creative cart-Registration $50 for Downtown Boca Businesses including rented cart- $25 for privately owned carts-Info: www.DowntownBoca.org
March 17, 18-Broadway Live! The Songs, The Shows, The Stars-Performances of the songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, the Gershwins, Andrew Lloyd Webber. Directed by Shari Upbin-Presented by the Levis JCC and Sharell Productions-Tickets: $28 reserved seating and $35 preferred reserved seating-March 17 at 7:30 p.m. and March 18 at 3:00 p.m.- Zinman Hall-Info 561- 852-3241
Maarch 17-The Duprees-at the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel-The Duprees make an exclusive appearance
in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of their biggest hit “You Belong to Me”- You’ve seen them on PBS and know their other hits – “My Own True Love”,“Why Don’t You Believe Me”, “Have You Heard” and more-Come for the early dinner show or the late show with an open menu. Don’t delay this will be their ONLY Palm Beach County appearance this season- ($22 – $77, in advance) At 999 E. Camino Real- Boca Raton 33432-For info. / reservations: 561-288-2285 or www.bocaratonbridgehotel.com
March 18-Peggy's Dance Party-This is a beautiful new location for Peggy's dances- every THIRD Sunday of the month-Now at the Arthur Murray Studio at the Promenade Shopping Mall- 9820 Alt A1A, Ste 206-Palm Beach Gardens
March 23 to 25- It's the 10th Anniversary of the Boca Bacchanal Winefest and Auction Weekend , a hugely successful fundraiser for the Boca Raton Historical Society-The weekend will include vintner dinners in private homes, the Grand Tasting, a luncheon revelry on the green in Mizner Park, international chefs, and a dinner and auction featuring lifestyle lots and rare wines-This event engages the entire community in a delightful cultural
event to benefit educational programs of the BRHS and the community -For details and tickets: 561-395-6766 ext. 101 or http://www.bocabacchanal.com/
March 23, 24-South Florida Music Fest at Abacoa town Center Amphitheater-A 2-day music fest with local and national performers in reggae, country, Celtic, folk, bluegrass and more- food, merchandise for sale and kids under age 12 are free-cover: $30 bfor both days until February 29 and $20 at the gate-Information: www.SouthFloridaMusicFest.info
March 28-Marshall Turkin and The Classic Jazz Ensemble-Enjoy live big band music, jazz of the swing era and Latin rhythms with dance hosts and instructions-Fourth Wednesday of the month-At 7PM-Beifield Auditorium-(Also April 25-) Admission: $8 per person at the door, includes refreshments-at the Levis JCC-9801 Donna Klein Blvd.-Boca Raton 33428-Info: 561-852-3200
MARCH 30-Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration- At the Museum of Discovery & Science-One of South Florida's Best Events!-
CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO THE MODS 17th Annual Wine Event 3.30.2012
March 31-The 5th Annual Sunshine State Eldercare Expo AND The 24th Annual Singles' Lifestyle Expo immediately followed by S. Florida's biggest Singles' Dance from 8 – ??? in the Mirage Lounge in the Quality Inn Sawgrass Conference Center-1711 N. University Dr. Plantation-For exhibitor, sponsor or attendee information contact: Al Barry, Show Manager, Singles' Lifestyle Expo- 305-448-7976 or albarry@bellsouth.net or Lorraine Westreich, Show Manager, Sunshine State Eldercare Expo-954-344-9524 or iwrite4you@att.net- Info: www.multi-expo.com
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March 31-The 15th Annual Beerfest Celebration-
Enjoy plenty of suds sampling, food and entertainment- Ft. Lauderdale will play host to more than 4,000 beer aficianados with more than 100 samples of the world's best local and international beers-
With a VIP ticket ($75), you also get unlimited access to samples of premium craft beer not available to general admission, access to the tented VIP area and best stage views for the live music-
Click here for a VIP ticket for the price of $37 until January 31 – CLICK HERE
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March 31- Jerry Seinfeld Live!-2 shows: 7pm and 9:30pm- at the Broward Center-Info: 954-462-0222
March 31-SAVE THE DATE! TWO EXPOS!-5pm to 8pm-The 5th Annual Sunshine State Eldercare Expo AND The 24th Annual Singles Lifestyle Expo immediately followed by South Florida's largest Singles Dance from 8pm to ??? in the Mirage Lounge-At the Quality Inn Sawgrass Conference Center-1711 n. University Drive- Plantation-Info: www.multi-expo.com and Contact: Al Barry, Show Manager, Singles' Lifestyle Expo: 305-448-7976….. albarry@bellsouth.net and Lorraine Westreich, Show Manager, Sunshine State Eldercare Expo: 954-344-9524….. iwrite4you@att.net
Over 80 exhibitors, Speed Dating and also Seminars from 6pm to 8pm-The All-Inclusive Admission is only $15 in Advance and $20 at the Door-
CLICK THE "BUY NOW" BUTTON BELOW TO PAY ONLY $15 in ADVANCE!
Come visit STEPPING OUT FLORIDA at TABLE 31, right as you enter!–We always have goodies (Hershey's chocolate kisses) and enter to win the bottle of wine raffle!
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April 25-Marshall Turkin and The Classic Jazz Ensemble-Enjoy live big band music, jazz of the swing era and Latin rhythms with dance hosts and instructions-Fourth Wednesday of the month-At 7PM-Beifield Auditorium-Admission: $8 per person at the door, includes refreshments-at the Levis JCC-9801 Donna Klein Blvd.-Boca Raton 33428-Info: 561-852-3200
April 27- Delish 2012- Presented by the Wasie Foundation and benefiting ARC Broward-6:30pm to 10pm-At the Sunrise Civic Center Grand Ballroom-“Delish 2012” will feature a fabulous cocktail reception, specialty food stations, dancing and a silent auction. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy culinary delights created by the star chefs, students and graduates of the ARC Broward Culinary Institute-One hundred percent of the proceeds will support critically-needed services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities and other challenges-Tickets are $125 per person-At the Sunrise Civic Center – Grand Ballroom-10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard-Sunrise, FL. 33351-For information on sponsorships and to purchase tickets, please email Jessica Kersey at jkersey@arcbroward.com, visit www.arcbroward.com, or call 954-746-9400.
April 28 and 29- The 2012 Ft. Lauderdale Air Show-Plan to see Thunderbird F-16, the Black Diamond et Team, Geico Skytypers, 2011 Freestyle Aerobatic World Champion Rob Holland, the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles and the US Navy Seals elite parachute team-General viewing from the beach is free but tickets are available for premium viewing (starting at $29) and VIP seats( from $109) -Info: 877-377-8499 or LauderdaleAirshow.com
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