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locals only | delray under $50<br />
By Darien Davies<br />
Delray Under $50<br />
Now that Delray Beach is a rising star in the art, culture and social scene,<br />
it might seem a little difficult to find affordable activities, shops or<br />
restaurants. I am here to prove you wrong. Delray Beach<br />
offers a mix of high-end boutiques with laid-back<br />
restaurants, and events for the whole family or<br />
nightclubs for night owls. Here is what you can do<br />
in Delray Beach in <strong>January</strong> for $50 or less.<br />
can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” -<br />
Edith Head. <strong>January</strong> is Celebration of Life Month and if you<br />
“You<br />
ask anyone who cares about fashion, they’ll probably tell<br />
you that life is a fashion show and you must always dress for it. So,<br />
it’s the perfect time to check out the Sixth Annual<br />
Delray Beach Fashion Week event and get<br />
some new fashion ideas to bring into<br />
<strong>2019</strong>! Delray Beach Fashion Week<br />
is a unique event that showcases<br />
local, national, and international<br />
designs found in the small business<br />
boutiques in Downtown<br />
and features high energy fashion<br />
shows and various beauty<br />
experiences. This “Fashion<br />
Never Dies” James Bondthemed<br />
event will once again<br />
strut the runway along <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Ave</strong>nue,<br />
in various neighborhoods and<br />
in front of thousands of consumers, and<br />
everyone is invited. The event is held<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 23 through<br />
Sunday, <strong>January</strong> 27 and there are<br />
happenings daily, including<br />
the Fashion Royale opening<br />
night evening fashion show<br />
with live entertainment on<br />
<strong>January</strong> 23 at 7pm, For Your<br />
Eyes Only shop the runway<br />
shopping event on <strong>January</strong><br />
24 at 10am, Fashion<br />
is Forever luncheon and<br />
fashion show at Che<br />
Restaurant on <strong>January</strong><br />
25, and License to<br />
Swim fashion show<br />
featuring swim and<br />
surf wear with entertainment<br />
on <strong>January</strong><br />
26 at 7pm. There is definitely something for everyone, and what<br />
a celebration it will be! The events are held at various locations along<br />
East <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Ave</strong>nue so visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com or call<br />
(561) 243-1077 for detailed information.<br />
The New Year is always the time when you reflect, change, improve,<br />
dwell and plan. If you want to take action and change<br />
your stars, this is the best time! <strong>January</strong> is International<br />
Change Your Stars Month and if you’re looking for some enlightenment,<br />
you’re covered. Mark your calendars for the Pink Floyd Laser<br />
Spectacular event and open your mind, and eyes, to the possibility<br />
of a really great evening. After more than 30 years of touring, The<br />
Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular has become a cult classic, presenting<br />
the music of Pink Floyd like you’ve never seen it before. Driven by<br />
cutting-edge, full-color lasers, high definition multi-screen video<br />
projection, concert quality sound and lighting effects, your senses<br />
aren’t going to know what hit them, but will definitely enjoy the ride.<br />
You will be able to view the show through specially designed prism/<br />
laser glasses and will be drawn into the production with the originally<br />
mastered sound recordings of Pink Floyd. The first half of the<br />
show is “Dark Side of the Moon” and the second half is “Best of Floyd.”<br />
The show is held on Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 19 from 8 to 10pm at the Pavilion<br />
at Old School Square. General admission tickets are $20 and<br />
you’ll need to bring your own chair, or spring for Premium seats for<br />
$40 and enjoy reserved seating with a chair. Changing Your Stars has<br />
never been so magical. Visit www.oldschoolsquare.org or call (561)<br />
243-7922 for more information and tickets.<br />
The holidays are now over so there’s a good chance that your<br />
house looks a little bit empty without all of the holiday decorations.<br />
In an effort to burn off some of those wine and cookie<br />
calories, and find something to decorate your house, head outside!<br />
<strong>January</strong> is International Creativity Month so if you want to get something<br />
homemade, or get your creative juices flowing, the 30th Annual<br />
Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts is the perfect place. Held<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 19 and Sunday, <strong>January</strong> 20 from 10am to 5pm, the<br />
Festival showcases tons of vendors and a plethora of goodies. The<br />
Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts, consistently ranked as<br />
one of the best art affairs in the U.S. by Sunshine Artist <strong>Magazine</strong>,<br />
28 | JANUARY <strong>2019</strong> | www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.com
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