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It's time to plan your weekend! Below is a list of events in Palm Beach County for December 19-21.
CityPlace in West Palm Beach transforms every evening into a winter wonderland with hourly snowfalls, and the property is asking visitors to capture it all digitally and enter it online in the Snow at CityPlace YouTube Video Competition. The contest winner will receive a $250 CityPlace Gift Card! Submissions will be accepted until December 31st and the winner will be announced the first week of January 2009. Submissions can be creative but MUST display snow falling on CityPlace and should run about 10-30 seconds. To enter - upload your clip to www.youtube.com and then send the link to info@cityplace.com with "YouTube Snow Submission" in the subject link. Once your video is approved for content it will appear on cityplace.com.
December 19, 20 & 21
The Crest Theatre at Old School Square - 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach - will be the proud home of the Ballroom Dancing World Champion Tour 2008. Ten world champion dancers and two vocalists will showcase every ballroom dance style. Tickets are $45. Friday & Saturday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Palm Beach Dramaworks - 322 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach - is excited to open Eugene Ionesco's The Chair tonight. The concept is how people might behave if they've figured out the meaning of life after a hideous cataclysm has carried off the rest of the world. $40 and $42 for tickets. More information at www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.
If you enjoyed The Triplets of Belleville, you will love Azur and Asmar: The Prince's Quest. This French animation film is getting rave reviews, and even better, it is family-friendly and perfect for the holidays. The animation is like nothing before and Director Michael Ocelot drew on French, Dutch, Persian and Islamic art from the Middle Ages to create this cinematic beauty. Tickets cost $8 or less. Visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org for times and dates. Lake Worth Playhouse: 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth.
Friday, December 19
The Daggerwing Nature Center - 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton - is a fantastic place to bring the family. They offer guided tours, informative seminars and arts & crafts too! Today you can join Jerry and Marilyn Lambert as they teach the ancient art of Origami. Ages 7+. Free. 3 p.m.
Today is Sugar Sand Park's Holiday Fun-Tacular: Kid's Night In, Parents Night Out. Kids will enjoy Explorium activities, pizza, popcorn, games and cartoons while you shop, wrap gifts or just take some time for yourself. Children must be in grades 1-5 to participate. Registration is required in person by a parent or legal guardian. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.
With the Hanukkah starting this Sunday and Christmas and Kwanzaa right around the corner, the Boca Raton Boat Parade is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Come to Red Reef Park - 1400 N. State Rd A1A, Boca Raton or Silver Palm Park - 600 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton for the best viewing spots. The parade will travel south to the Hillsboro Blvd. Bridge. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a holiday dinner with friends and families from around the community at the South Olive Community Center's Winter Dinner. The dinner is free but you must bring a dish to feed six people. A magical performance will be conducted by the South Olive FOOSA Children. Reservations are suggested - call 561-804-4945. S. Olive Community Ctr - 345 Summa St., West Palm Beach.
Lake Worth is holding their weekly Evening on the Avenues tonight. Enjoy live music on the Main Stage, arts & crafts vendors, classic cars and lots of activities and family fun. Downtown Lake Worth at Lucerne and Lake Avenues. Free. 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Art Rx is a locally acclaimed art exhibition that combines new and established artists. They have joined forced with Debuton and Sole of Art, two other local art and culture events, to present ART 500. Held tonight at 7 p.m. in the 500 block of Clematis Street, ART 500 will feature fine art exhibitions, live music and paint demonstrations, plus music, food and retail vendors. Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts as local artists and designers will be setting up shop to sell art, hand-crafted jewelry, clothing and accessories. Local radio station 103.1 The Buzz will be collecting for their Toys for Tots toy drive (bring an unwrapped toy!) and Randy Razor will host a live auction for her painting. Money will also be raised to benefit the (RED) Campaign, which promotes AIDS research in Africa. Join thousands of attendees at this amazing event from 7 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Seven Mary Three was definitely on at least one of my mix cds back when I was in high school in the early 90's. They are still playing and touring and their new stuff is better than ever. They will be playing tonight at 7 p.m. at Mr. G's Rock 'n' Roll Bar & Grill - 2650 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Tickets are $25.
The Delray Beach International Tennis Tournament Championships (ITC) will be holding their "Making A Racquet" CD Launch Party at City Limits tonight at 8 p.m. Featured performers include The Resolvers, Jacob Jeffries Band, Coexist Science and DJ Crunchtime - all winners of the 2008 "Making A Racquet" music search. Beck's Beer is presenting this CD of the winner's inspired original recordings, which will be available for the first time tonight. Come out and support these great local talents. 9 p.m. City Limits: 19 NE 3rd Ave., Delray Beach. www.yellowtennisball.com.
Saturday, December 20
Shop local and check out The Green Markets today all throughout Palm Beach County including Delray Beach, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach.
Join Santa for Breakfast at the Delray Beach Marriott. The $10 admission price includes holiday entertainment, giveaways, children's activities, a hot breakfast, and of course, a visit with Jolly Old St. Nick. Seating is at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. 10 N. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. Call 561-279-1380 for reservations.
The South Olive Community Center is holding a Mother/Daughter Baking Workshop from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join together and bake, stock up on holiday treats and have some fun. Call 561-804-4945 for more information.
Kids love animals and they love presents - thrill them by taking them to the Presents for the Animals event at the Palm Beach Zoo - 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. The zoo has a list of needed items for the animals (call 561-547-WILD for information) and children are invited to bring these items for their animal friends and put them under the holiday tree. $12.95 adults and discounts for children and seniors. 9 a.m.
Find out what is in your future for the new year and beyond when Tarot Grandmaster Christiana Gaudet hosts her Holiday Open House at The Harvey Building today from Noon - 4 p.m. Reiki and massage will also be available and the only cost is canned goods for the Daily Bread Food Bank. For more information visit www.tarotbychristiana.com. 224 Datura St., Ste. 607, West Palm Beach.
Learn a new skill, get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather at You Too Can Canoe Training at Grassy Waters Preserve- 8264 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach. From 1-4 p.m. beginners can learn basic rowing skills and more. $15 adults. $5 kids. Call 561-804-4985 for details.
The Kravis Center - 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach - is presenting a Family Film tonight at 7 p.m. I heard it was the film How The Grinch Stole Christmas but I believe it may have now been changed to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Either way it will be a family-friendly movie. Bring your camera - Santa will be making an appearance! There will also be a special dance performance by ArtStage Performing Arts Studio at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5. Call 561-832-SHOW for tickets.
Everyone knows the story of the Nutcracker but tonight at 8 p.m. Palm Beach Community College Eissey Campus Theatre is presenting The Mixed Nut(Cracker) - a modern retelling of the classic story. In this interpretation Clara receives her first pair of pointe shoes instead of a nutcracker and this gift sets her off on a quest to become the best dancer in New York City. The show contains hip-hop, jazz and tap numbers as well as traditional ballet. Adults $20, Students and Seniors $17. Buy tickets at 561-207-5900.
Tab Benoit will be playing with Mike Zito at City Limits tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17-$19. 19 NE 3rd Ave., Delray Beach. www.citylimitsdelray.com.
If you go nowhere else this weekend, make sure you get out to Respectable Street's 21st Annual Holiday Party. There are many reasons to go including the FREE cover charge, the huge tree inside the club and the drink specials. There will also be free gifts from "Crusty Santa" and complimentary eggnog (spiked of course!) all night long. 21+ The party starts at 9 p.m. www.respectablestreet.com.
Sunday, December 21
Happy Hanukkah!
In honor of the holiday today, the Kravis Center is presenting Brad Zimmerman's My Son The Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy. This comedy weaves the tale of one man's lengthy struggle to make it as an actor in New York. The show is one part stand-up, one part theatre and completely hilarious. Information about times is available at www.kravis.org.
If you want to hear some amazing music today check out the Bluegrass Jam Music Session at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park - 10900 State Rd. 703, North Palm Beach. Bill Rich and other musicians bring their foot-stomping and hand-clapping bluegrass music to the park's amphitheater. Visitors are encourages to bring acoustic stringed instruments and join in or just sit back and enjoy the fun. I am so excited to go because my husband plays guitar and I am excited to hear him play along with such a large crowd. Call 561-624-6952 for more info. Only $4 a carload - a great day out on a budget! 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Don't forget to check out my list of the events for New Year's Eve - plan early!!! http://www.examiner.com/x-965-Palm-Beach-County-Events-Examiner~y2008m12d17-New-Years-Eve-Events-for-Palm-Beach-County.
