Atlantic Ave March 2017 Edition

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special feature ║ delray beach marketing cooperative
THE DELRAY AFFAIR celebrates 55 years
BY STEPHEN CHRISANTHUS
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Presented by the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce
Friday, April 7, 2017 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Saturday, April 8, 2017 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Sunday, April 9, 2017 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Sky Bar and Garden-1st floor only. Go to
DelrayAffairAfterDark.com for a complete
list of participating restaurants, merchants
and a list of live entertainment happenings
as well as our ‘pop-up’ musicians featured
around town.
The Delray Affair features over 500 exhibitors
including artists, crafters, and food
vendors from Delray Beach and all over
the country. The event spans across 10 city
blocks in downtown Delray Beach on Atlantic
Ave. Admission is FREE.
“We’re so excited that many community
partners have come together for the 55th
Anniversary of Delray Affair,” says Karen
Granger, President & CEO of the Greater
Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. “This
year there will be special events produced
by our friends at Old School Square, the
Downtown Development Authority, and
the Historical Society to add unique historical
and contemporary activities.”
The 55th Delray Affair’s many new
features… “Delray After Dark”
From April 7-9 the Downtown is alive
during the day with an eclectic mixture of
fine art, great crafts and funky products
from around the world. Enjoy Weekend
Happy Hour Offerings – Downtown Delray
restaurants have created great weekend
menu specials and Happy Hour menus
such as the Atlantic Grille-at The Seagate
Hotel, Caffe Luna Rosa, City Oyster & Sushi
Bar, Gary Racks Fat Rooster, Buddha
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“First Friday Art Walk”
April 7th, 6 to 9 pm
Throughout Downtown Delray Beach
This self-guided tour and year-long event
invites you to explore the heart & soul of our
art scene on the First Friday of every month
from 6 - 9 p.m. Enjoy art galleries and working
studios while you meet with many of our
talented, local artists.
“Artrageous”
April 7 & 8, 2017
Old School Square Pavilion
Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.
Tickets $25 (adult); $15 (student) available
at OldSchoolSquare.org
oldschoolsquare.org/events/artrageous/
This unforgettable experience is an electrifying
combination of artists painting at
amazing speed, right before your eyes, and
high energy live music, amazing vocals,
creative choreography and audience interaction.
Giant artworks jump to life unveiling
larger-than-life icons and masterpieces
in just moments; all the while, there is
constant activity on stage, delighting your
senses. It’s a show for the entire family. It’s
outrageous… it’s Artrageous!
“The Delray Beach Historical Society
at the 2017 Delray Affair”
“The Gladiola Makes a Comeback!”
The Delray Beach Historical Society will
be celebrating and sharing how it all began…
with Delray’s Gladiola Festival.
Other Features
“2017 DELRAY AFFAIR POSTER ARTIST”
“GEICO TRAVELING TOUR”
“DELRAY HONDA FAMILY FUN ZONE”
Parking
Find Accessible Parking – From garages
to lots to valet stands we have options:
Old School Square Parking Garage at NE 1st
St & NE 1st Ave, Robert Federspiel Parking
Garage at SE 1st Ave between SE 1st St &
Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic Avenue is open
from Federal Highway to the beach and all
parking lots are accessible via side streets.
For a map please visit www.DowntownDelrayBeach.com/parking.
For more information on the 55th Delray
Affair go to delrayaffair.com