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The GreenMarket is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old<br />
School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. So, make a plan to enjoy some<br />
weekend produce shopping, head home and whip up a fresh lunch,<br />
read a book, take a nap, and enjoy all the balance that January affords.<br />
Please visit www.delraycra.com or call (561) 276-7511 for<br />
more information and vendor details.<br />
35TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DELRAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS<br />
It’s time for a renewal! Or not, it’s fine to stay the same if that’s<br />
what makes you happiest. But if you want to refresh your home,<br />
refresh your outlook or refresh your weekend, then head to the<br />
35th Annual Downtown Delray Festival of the Arts. January is International<br />
Creativity Month and is the perfect time to get a little creative<br />
inspiration from some of the best artists and crafters around<br />
the country. Consistently ranked as one of the best art affairs in the<br />
U.S., this juried Festival boasts long-time favorite vendors on the contemporary<br />
arts scene. Visitors can expect to peruse booths featuring<br />
hand-crafted artwork including glass, photography, painting, mixed<br />
media, fiber, jewelry and much more. The Festival is held Saturday,<br />
January 13 and Sunday, January 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 104<br />
W. Atlantic Ave. (between Northwest Fifth Avenue and Swinton Avenue).<br />
The weather should be prime for your lovely one-mile artistic<br />
jaunt, and hopefully you’ll be able to soak up some creativity from<br />
the vendors, or even find a creative piece that speaks to you and tells<br />
you to take it home, reminding you to find creative outlets throughout<br />
the year. Please visit www.artfestival.com or call (561) 746-6615<br />
for more information.<br />
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE<br />
Hey, self, howaya? If you haven’t checked in with your self<br />
in a while, the time is now. You’ve got a new year to look<br />
forward to and the person who is always going to be there<br />
with you and for you is your Self! January is Self Love Month and<br />
if you need an excuse to pamper yourself and check in on your inner<br />
being, go ahead and schedule yourself for Wellness Wednesday<br />
at The Square. These $5 healing classes include yoga, meditation<br />
and tai chi, and are meant to provide guests with a break in the<br />
middle of the day where they can connect with their community,<br />
quiet their mind and move their body. The schedule rotates, but the<br />
goal is always the same: showing yourself some love. Sure, lunch<br />
is a great mid-day activity, but this event will prove to be the best<br />
food for your soul. Classes are held at the Cornell Art Museum at<br />
Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration<br />
is required (walk-ups not allowed) and tickets, which are<br />
non-refundable, must be presented at check-in. Please visit www.<br />
downtowndelraybeach.com or call (561) 243-1077 for more information<br />
and to purchase tickets.<br />
LEMONGRASS<br />
If your blood type is ABV+, your skin is lacking its luster, and<br />
you are tripping without the usual pep-in-your-step after all<br />
the holiday festivities, it might be time to show yourself some<br />
chicken-soup-for-the-tired-soul love. After all, there are almost as<br />
many benefits of soups as there are soups out there. So grab yourself<br />
a steaming bowl and cleanse the body one spoonful at a time.<br />
The best soups to achieve this goal are packed with ginger, lemongrass,<br />
a hearty broth and loads of spices. A great place to start<br />
is at Lemongrass where you can enjoy their Tom Kha Soup. This<br />
spicy, coconut-base soup with lemongrass, mushrooms and scallions<br />
for $8.95 has the right amount of spice to bring your body<br />
to life. Or, Ramen 369 and their Miso Ramen will have you feeling<br />
fine in no time, thanks to all the benefits of miso. The bowl comes<br />
with chicken broth and miso with chashu, wood ear mushrooms,<br />
bamboo shoots and scallions for $18. Ziree’s soups also pack a bold<br />
punch of flavor and recuperative efforts, especially with their Tom<br />
Yum Ta-Lay. This Thai-style hot and sour lemongrass soup comes<br />
with shrimp, scallops, squid, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and<br />
a touch of lime juice for $7.95. Sweaty forehead, yes. Comforting<br />
stomach, also yes. Please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com or<br />
call (561)243-1077 for specific restaurant information.<br />
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