Events

Voices of the Season presented by the Delray Beach Chorale

The Delray Beach Chorale , will hold a holiday concert, Voices of the Season, on Saturday December 1, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 33 Gleason Street in Delray Beach. This holiday musical event will feature a variety of seasonal songs in unique arrangements. The chorale will also perform the Mesa di Gloria, one of Puccini’s earliest compositions, written when he was only eighteen. Tickets are $20 ($5.00 for students with i.d.) and can be purchased by contacting 1.800.984.7282 or www.delraybeachchorale.org. The Chorale will perform with orchestra under the direction of Eric Keiper. Complimentary refreshments will be served after the program.

A Night of Charity & Fashion

Sofie Couture Inc. was born on a concept of wearable, luxurious clothing. The collection consists of modern daytime look thru evening glamour. The love of fashion remains the soure of inspiration and this collection is synonymous with the sophisticated, fun woman.

A Night of Charity & Fashion

Sofie Couture will host a night of Charity & Fashion on Saturday 1st, December, 2012, at Breathe Lounge in Delray Beach, FL to benefit the children and families of Miami's Children's Hospital and Toys for tots. In exchange for a $ 30 ticket, patrons will receive admission to the Event and a free drink. Anyone bringing an unwrapped toy to the event will receive another free drink. The fun begins at 6 pm and Showtime will be at approximately 8:30 p.m. Purchases of Sofie Couture clothing that night will receive a 25% discount. Website www.sofiecouture.com

Open House at Digital Media Arts College

Master’s Degrees in graphic design, computer animation, web design and visual effects , will hold an open house for prospective students on Saturday, December 1st at 1:00 p.m. The college is located at 5400 Broken Sound Boulevard N.W. Visitors can view a green screen in action and explore motion capture, meet current instructors and students, and hear about job opportunities in their desired field. At the Saturday open house, tickets for Aerosmith and the Jingle Ball will be given away and 95.5 and The Gator will broadcast from the college. In addition, the college’s $50 application fee will be waived that day. Visit www.dmac.edu/open-house to register.

The Office Delray is an Official Toys for Tots Drop-Off Site

Are you looking to give back this holiday season? Stop by The Office Delray and donate a toy for deserving kids! The restaurant is serving as an official drop-off site in support of the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive, a program that collects and distributes new toys for underprivileged children during the holidays. The community is encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys that are suitable for children, ages newborn to 16-years-old. Donations can be dropped off in the restaurant's designated “Toys for Tots” collection box between Saturday, December 1st and Saturday, December 15th. All donated toys will be distributed as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the Palm Beach County area. With your support, we can share the holiday spirit and help bring joy to local children!

Vic & Angelo's PGA is an Official Toys for Tots Drop-Off Site

Are you looking to give back this holiday season? Stop by Vic & Angelo's PGA location and donate a toy for deserving kids! The restaurant is serving as an official drop-off site in support of the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive, a program that collects and distributes new toys for underprivileged children during the holidays. The community is encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys that are suitable for children, ages newborn to 16-years-old. Donations can be dropped off in the restaurant's designated “Toys for Tots” collection box between Saturday, December 1st and Saturday, December 15th. All donated toys will be distributed as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the Palm Beach County area. With your support, we can share the holiday spirit and help bring joy to local children!

Vic & Angelo's Delray is an Official Toys for Tots Drop-Off Site

Are you looking to give back this holiday season? Stop by Vic & Angelo's Delray location and donate a toy for deserving kids! The restaurant is serving as an official drop-off site in support of the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive, a program that collects and distributes new toys for underprivileged children during the holidays. The community is encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys that are suitable for children, ages newborn to 16-years-old. Donations can be dropped off in the restaurant's designated “Toys for Tots” collection box between Saturday, December 1st and Saturday, December 15th. All donated toys will be distributed as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the Palm Beach County area. With your support, we can share the holiday spirit and help bring joy to local children!

CASSIE TAYLOR AND THE SOUL CAVALRY BRING THE BLUES TO SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK

Don’t miss blues sensation Cassie Taylor and the Soul Cavalry as they perform free at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge. The group is comprised of front woman Cassie Taylor, guitarist Eric Wiggs and drummer Josh Moore. Based in Boulder, CO, the young power trio creates a fresh sound – NeoBlues – that bridges the gap between blues, rock, folk, pop and soul. Taylor is the daughter of renowned bluesman Otis Taylor and toured in his band for seven years as bassist and backup vocalist. Staking a claim as a musician in her own right, her thumping bass lines, sultry vocals, original songs, witty sense of humor and high energy performance creates a diverse act resembling an old time variety show or cabaret. Not to be missed, Cassie Taylor and the Soul Cavalry will be enjoyed by even the most traditional of blues fans.

Breakfast With Santa

The children will gather for a delectable breakfast and participate in numerous fun filled activities.  In addition to a delicious meal, each child receives new toys and takes home a souvenir picture with Santa.

" BAKE FOR THE RESCUES"

$25.00 Donation Advance Sales $30.00 Donation At The Door Proceeds Benefit: Dezzy's Second Chance Animal Rescue,Inc. A 501 (c) 3 Florida Non Profit Event Info:For Advance Tickets, Being a Celebrity Baker,Volunteer or Donate Items for Silent Auction or Raffle Please call 954-588-7045 www.dezzyssecondchance.com

FILM SCREENING OF “SOPHIE SCHOLL: THE FINAL DAYS” AT THE MANDEL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF WEST PALM BEACH

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation presents a viewing of “Sophie Scholl: The Final Days,” the true story of Germany’s most famous anti-Nazi heroine brought to life. This 2005 Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film details the White Rose resistance movement and the last days of the life of this 21-year old fearless activist. (German with English subtitles, 120 minutes, rated PG). Following the film and there will be a discussion lead by Dr. Rose Gatens, FAU and Maureen Carter, Palm Beach County Schools. Light refreshments will be served. This presentation is part of Banned and Burned: Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom, an emotional and unforgettable series of events that will feature the traveling exhibition, Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The eight-week presentation provides a vivid look at the first steps the Nazis took to suppress freedom of expression, and the strong response from the United States. For details on the exhibition and related events, visit www.wpblibraryfound.org.

“MY BOOKS, BANNED AND BURNED,” PERFORMED BY PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation will host Palm Beach Dramaworks as they present My Books, Banned and Burned, a theatrical performance where actors will portray Ernest Hemingway, Helen Keller and other acclaimed authors whose books were burned in 1933 by university students in Nazi Germany. The burning of books soon became the symbolic foreshadowing of German-Jewish writer Heinrich Heine’s 19th century warning, “Where one burns books, one soon burns people.” Staged by Palm Beach Dramaworks resident director J. Barry Lewis. This presentation is part of Banned and Burned: Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom, an emotional and unforgettable series of events that will feature the traveling exhibition, Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The eight-week presentation runs through January 6, 2013 and provides a vivid look at the first steps the Nazis took to suppress freedom of expression, and the strong response from the United States. For details on the exhibition and related events, visit www.wpblibraryfound.org.

Long-Sharp Gallery at SCOPE Art Show

Long-Sharp Gallery presents Politics, Peace and Passion at SCOPE Art Show from December 4 – 9 in one of the fair’s largest tents to date in Midtown Miami. Offering a window into the values that drive some of the world’s most iconic artists, Long-Sharp Gallery uses the great names of fine art, such as Robert Indiana, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol, to introduce a dialogue about perspectives, personalities and loves. All points towards the present moment, where artists today also find a unique voice in their work including Banksy, David Datuna, Gino Miles and Constance Edwards Scopelitis. www.longsharpgallery.com.

December 5 – 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

December 9 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Dr. Daniel Man's Rejuvenation Seminar

join us for a free seminar with world renowned boar certified plastic surgeon - Dr. Daniel Man and learn about the newest technologies, treatments, products and procedures. uring the seminar three participants will win 2 areas of Botox treatment ($500 value). to attend please RSVP at: www.drman.com/rsvp

Haute Couture and Holiday Hair Party

Making South Florida’s holiday wishes come true, on Wednesday, December 5th from 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Lilac And Lilies and Just Air are hosting an indulgent shopping and styling party not to be missed! Shop for last minute holiday gifts and holiday party essentials from Lilac And Lilies’ designer brands such as Rebecca Taylor, Habitual, Ali Ro, Mink Pink and more at 15 percent off. Or set your style dial to haute holiday hair with complimentary hair refreshers and styling by Just Air (Ft. Lauderdale new blow dry bar). Guests will also enjoy complimentary holiday cocktails and sweet festive treats. This event is held at Just Air and is open to the public; RSVP required. To RSVP, call 954- 530-3109

Primary Projects Gallery

Primary Projects presents RANEYTOWN, a solo exhibition by Rebeca Raney at the gallery. A transformative and joyful show, RANEYTOWN recreates a world depicted in more than 250 ink and gouache drawings, with works featuring playful imagery of hybrid animals, flora and fantastical people. In a special collaboration with Madewell, Raney’s imagery will also debut in a limited edition fashion line at Primary Projects. For more information, please visit www.primaryprojectspace.com and www.rebecaraney.com.

Open House at Digital Media Arts College

Digital Media Arts College, a fully accredited college offering Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in graphic design, computer animation, web design and visual effects , will hold an open house for prospective students on Thursday, December 6th at 7 p.m. Digital Media Arts College is a private, accredited arts college located in Boca Raton, Fla. The school offers undergraduate and master’s programs in Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Web Design, Visual Effects Animation, Computer Animation, and Game Art. Within a small campus setting, Digital Media Arts College students realize their potential in digital arts and develop the technical skills required for a successful career. All classes are taught in a studio-like atmosphere within its new 33,000-square-foot facility equipped with industry-standard tools for digital graphic design and animation production.

A Holiday Soiree - for ladies only

Join us for an ultimate girls night out with a holiday spirit twist in support of the "Women in distress of broward county" organization and enjoy a fashion show with plantations Bold and Beutiful Veltri tennis Divas featuring Boho chic 72 & Cherry Berry design. a lecture by Dr. Daniel Man: "New Rejuvenation technologies, procedures and products", and Dr. Eli Livnat: "Vaginal Rejuvenation".

Help Fight Hunger in Our Community at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Annual “Holiday Tree Trimm

Rock for a cause under snowy cover this season as Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino unveils this year’s spectacular “Holiday Tree Trimming” charitable event, part of Hard Rock International’s 5th Annual IMAGINE THERE’S NO HUNGER Campaign. Sixteen 12-foot-trees each representing a South Florida charity will be trimmed to tell the “story” of its community need and origins. Participating charities and their partners include the American Heart Association/Magic 102.7 FM, Angels Pediatric Heart House, Ann Storck Center, ARC Broward, Canine Assisted Therapy, Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Feeding South Florida, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County, Not My Daughter/101.5 LITE FM, Starlight Children's Foundation/NBC 6 South Florida, The Pantry of Broward, The Pride Center at Equality Park, The Russell Life Skills & Reading Foundation and Women In Distress. The tree that warms the most public hearts through a voting process will garner a $5,000 cash donation to its cause. As an added incentive, all voters will be registered to win a $500 Seminole Paradise Shopping Spree. Guests will receive one additional entry into the prize drawing for each five non-perishable food items donated to help fight hunger in our community. Suggested donations include canned meats, soups and vegetables, packaged granola bars and cereal, peanut butter and jelly. Post-voting, well-wishers will enjoy fresh blown snow, and fresh baked cookies and eggnog for $1. At 9 p.m., Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino employees will take part in a special fashion show emceed by Rock With U Entertainment.

GBS' Annual Customer Appreciation Day in Boca Raton

Take a “beauty” break from the holiday madness with complimentary pampering treatments and last minute, holiday shopping specials for the beauty buffs on your list at GBS The Beauty Store’s annual Customer Appreciation Day in East Boca Raton (21306 St. Andrews Blvd.) on Thursday, December 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This highly-anticipated, annual celebration features 20 percent off every product in the entire store. In addition, beauty junkies can tune-up their tresses for a season of holiday parties with complimentary deep conditioning treatments by L’anza and enjoy free professional facial peels by Peter Thomas Roth. To help rehab nails, OPI is “on hand” for free polish changes featuring this season’s sultry shades. In addition to healthy bites and 10 hours of giveaways, shoppers will enjoy complimentary consultations and samples from the most recognized and respected brands in the industry including Bliss, T3, Davines, Phyto, Solano, TokyoMilk, Pureology, Tan Towel, Glo Minerals, Dermalogica and TIGI Cosmetics.

Roberto Quaglia Trunk Show

Swiss designer Roberto Quaglia is known for impeccable tailoring. At nina raynor Thursday and Friday, this collection of daytime separates features jackets, slacks, dresses, and suits that take you from daytime to evening. This is Swiss tailoring at its finest. Show times are 10 - 5.

Le Petit Papillon Montessori School "Street Funk" Art Exhibition

Le Petit Papillon Montessori School, Miami Beach’s highly renowned Montessori School is thrilled to announce their second annual family-friendly event, “Street Funk,” as a complement to Art Basel (Miami Beach’s internationally acclaimed art show). Following the tremendous success of last year’s “Dark Side of the Rainbow” showcase, Le Petit Papillon is once again providing an engaging artistic venue for families with children of all ages during Art Basel. The school’s mission is to create an unforgettable evening guaranteed to stimulate children’s senses and expose art appreciation through art and musical expression. Parents and children are invited to walk the enchanting grounds of the campus and observe photography installations, a cinematic documentary on oversize inflatable screens, and literary works by Le Petit Papillon’s savvy toddler, Pre-K and elementary students. Preview exhibits including “Did You See That Funk” and “Baby Funk,” black and white photography installations; a poetry installation titled “Funk and It’s Junk;” and “Street Funk,” a film capturing student interpretations of funky breaking dancing moves. Students will also take center stage alongside locally renowned Miami street artist Daniel Fila of Krave Art (www.kraveart.com), as part of a live art mural presentation. Plus, enjoy a captivating dance off by Expression of Talent’s Break Dancers, a professional team of entertainers guaranteed to get your feet moving while they dance to the beats of DJ John Bordonaro. The event is FREE to the public. Gourmet tastings will be served by The Village Stand (www.thevillagestand.com) and SYLTBAR (www.syltbar.com). Families are encouraged to wear funky streetwear attire.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek to Host 6th Annual ‘Sweet Dreams’

The Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Pavilion will transform into a sugary winter wonderland during its 6th annual Sweet Dreams festival on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8, from 6-10 pm. VIP tickets are $35 per person, and General Adult tickets are $25 per person. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House and the Broward Health/Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. Sweet Dreams will feature a variety of dreamy dessert stations, wine, beer and spirits, and live music from The Rat Pack (www.ratpackisback.com), a Las Vegas sensation tribute group on Friday; and Deana Martin (www.deanamartin.com), daughter of music legend Dean Martin, on Saturday. A backdrop featuring spectacular decorations and strolling carolers will add to the holiday ambiance. Three Olives Vodka and Patrón are sponsoring the open bars. Guests can indulge in everything from Mexican Brownies, to cake pops, mini Bundt cakes, Key Lime fudge, cupcakes, crepes, candies, nitrogen ice cream, cookies, cotton candy, and a spectacular chocolate fountain. Participants include A Chocolate Affair, A Flair for Fudge, Benvenuto Restaurant, Cake Delirium, Cakes by Ruthie, Cantina Laredo Modern Mexican Food, III Forks Prime Steakhouse, Cold Stone Creamery, Cookies by Design, Corner Bakery Café, Crepeteria, Cuatro Leches, Extraordinary Sweets, Gelato Petrini, Jodi's Cupcakes, Melting Pot, Mizner Productions, Palm Beach Cakes, Potions in Motion, Restaurant Beverage Service, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Suckers for Dessert, We Take the Cake, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Catering, and more. Sweet Dreams is strictly for guests age 21 and over and will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. VIP tickets are $35 per person and include an open bar, and General Adult tickets are $25 per person and include beer and wine only. Guests are invited to make a night of it and enjoy all the casino fun following the Sweet Dreams event. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com http://www.ticketmaster.com/Sweet-Dreams-tickets/artist/1799519?tm_link=edp_Artist_Name Sweet Dreams benefits three charities, the Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund (sunsentinelchildrensfund.org), Broward Health/Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Foundation (browardhealth.org/lisaboccardfund) and the Ronald McDonald House (rmhc.org).

UR1 Music & Art Festival

The inaugural UR1 Music & Art Festival presents a world-class festival, blending top artists across the globe through multiple genres of music, art and live performance. Slated for December 8 – 9, Noguchi’s historic Bayfront Park will take its rightful place as “a wedge of art into the heart of the new world” as 34 visual artists present 30+ works in Downtown Miami. Kanye West, The Offspring and Lou Reed, as well as Santigold and Erick Morillo, will come together on one stage for 24 hours of outstanding musical variety, while international artists Russell Young, Warhol Superstar Ultra Violet, William John Kennedy and David Datuna create site-specific works ranging from painting to new media and video montage. Two-Day Festival Pass: $149 plus service charges. Open to all ages.

BRIO Tuscan Grille Breakfast With Santa

Santa is paying a special visit to BRIO Tuscan Grille at The Shops at Boca Center to hear Christmas wishes and spread holiday cheer. Guests will enjoy a delicious plated breakfast and holiday activities including a visit with Santa, coloring contest, a goodie bag for each child and more. Guests are encouraged to bring in one new, unwrapped gift which will be donated to Children’s Home Society of Florida. Everyone who brings a gift will be registered to win a $50 gift card to BRIO. BRIO’s breakfast will be plentiful with scrumptious items for both adults and children. Dishes on the adult menu include Fritatta Al Forno, layered with eggs, angel hair, crisp bacon, onions, spinach, artichoke, Fontina cheese and Parmesan cream, served with potatoes peperonata and fresh fruit; Berries & Cream French Toast, brioche stuffed with Mascarpone cream cheese and sautéed until golden brown, topped with fresh berries and a vanilla cream cheese drizzle, served with bacon; and BRIO’s Omelet Del Giorno, chef’s special omelet of bacon, tomatoes, spinach and mozzarella, served with potatoes peperonata and fresh fruit. Children’s selections include Kids’ French Toast served with maple syrup, bacon and fresh fruit; and Kids’ Scrambled Eggs served with bacon and fresh fruit. Reservations are required for the Breakfast with Santa event at BRIO. Guests can also enjoy The Shops at Boca Center’s Toy Drive event on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.–noon, which will include snowfall every 15 minutes in the courtyard, photos with Santa and special friends, balloon artists, face painting, and other free fun holiday activities for the kids. For more information about the Toy Drive, visit www.bocacenter.com or visit The Shops at Boca Center on Facebook and Twitter. COST: BRIO’s Breakfast with Santa: $11.95 per adult; $5.95 per child HOW: Reservations are required for BRIO’s Breakfast with Santa. Call BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center at (561) 392-3777 to reserve for this special Santa event!

THE NICK CLEMONS BAND TO PERFORM FREE AT SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK’S NECTAR LOUNGE

Nick Clemons, son of "Big Man" Clarence Clemons of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, has a groove all his own. The Nick Clemons Band mixes rock, funk, jazz, R&B, and pop styles into an original uplifting sound which will get the crowd at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge on its feet. The group is comprised of Clemons, bassist Timmy Douglas, guitarist Ken Lawton and drummer Eric Gonzalez, who create the band’s driving sound that is its own high-energy mix with an edge. Clemons began his performing career in college on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, playing acoustic shows and honing his songwriting skills. Clemons has shared the stage with such notables as Bobby Bandierra, John Eddie, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Greg Davis, Jimmy Vivino, and his father Clarence Clemons.

Letarte Holiday Getaway Trunk Show at Town Center at Boca Raton

This Saturday December 8 join Everything But Water for a Letarte Holiday Getaway event from 12pm to 5pm at Town Center at Boca Raton. The designer trunk show will feature sweet treats, personal fittings and a chance to win a Letarte swimsuit of your choice! Customers will also receive a sparkly gold tote with every Letarte purchase – perfect for an upcoming holiday escape.

Gingerbread Holiday Concert

Celebrate the beloved music traditions of the holidays. Under the baton of Maestro Albert-George Schram, the Lynn University Philharmonia performs this much-anticipated community concert. Proceeds from this 10th annual concert will raise much-needed scholarship funds for the Lynn Conservatory’s most deserving, talented student-musicians who hail from all over the world. Tickets are $35 (includes cost of valet) and can be purchased online at http://events.lynn.edu or by phone at 561.237.9000.

BANNED… NOW AND THEN – DISCUSSIONS OF FOUR BANNED BOOKS

The Hunger Games Trilogy, The Harry Potter Series, The Great Gatsby and A Farewell to Arms all have something in common – they are banned books. Come and learn why, and get involved in the discussion at “Banned... Now and Then.” Facilitators will present these four books in lively interactive dialogues which will cover some of their key messages and why they were banned. Guests are encouraged to bring a “brown bag” lunch and beverages and delicious desserts will be served. Presented by The West Palm Beach Library Foundation, this special event is part of Banned and Burned: Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom, an emotional and unforgettable series of events that will feature the traveling exhibition, Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The eight-week presentation provides a vivid look at the first steps the Nazis took to suppress freedom of expression, and the strong response from the United States. For details on the exhibition and related events, visit www.wpblibraryfound.org.

Little Symphonies

Lutoslawski: Dance Preludes; Poulenc: Sinfonietta; Piazolla: Sinfonietta; Ibert: Divertissement; Prokofiev: Classical Symphony

Rip's Sports Bar & Grill Rolls out Free, Rock Concert Series with Danny Nova

ABOUT RIP’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL Located in Diamond Strike Lanes, Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill is open Monday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Rips offers a wide range of traditional “bar bites”, specialty menu items, a full bar and beer on tap. Take advantage of the Daily Happy Hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. where all cocktails are two-for-one and select menu items are free. For more information, please visit, http://www.diamondstrikelanes.com. ABOUT DIAMOND STRIKE LANES Since 1959, Diamond Strike Lanes has been the number one epicenter of entertainment for all ages in South Florida. Located in Pompano Beach, at 2200 N. Federal Highway, the 40,000 sqft. venue features 32 lanes, a dynamic arcade, video jukebox, pro shop, sound and light shows, a sports bar, restaurant and more. Diamond Strike Lanes is open Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. For more information please visit, http://www.diamondstrikelanes.com or call 954-941-0968.

“MY BOOKS, BANNED AND BURNED,” PERFORMED BY PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation will host Palm Beach Dramaworks as they present My Books, Banned and Burned, a theatrical performance where actors will portray Ernest Hemingway, Helen Keller and other acclaimed authors whose books were burned in 1933 by university students in Nazi Germany. The burning of books soon became the symbolic foreshadowing of German-Jewish writer Heinrich Heine’s 19th century warning, “Where one burns books, one soon burns people.” Staged by Palm Beach Dramaworks resident director J. Barry Lewis. This presentation is part of Banned and Burned: Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom, an emotional and unforgettable series of events that will feature the traveling exhibition, Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The eight-week presentation runs through January 6, 2013 and provides a vivid look at the first steps the Nazis took to suppress freedom of expression, and the strong response from the United States. For details on the exhibition and related events, visit www.wpblibraryfound.org.

Chanukah Community Event at Scheck Hillel School

All are invited to celebrate Chanukah at a free, family friendly event at Scheck Hillel Community School in North Miami Beach. The festivities include live music, a menorah lighting ceremony, face painting, arts and crafts, bingo, mini golf and more.

Elektrik Boutique's The Well Dressed Man

We would love for you to join us for an event especially for the Well Dressed Men in our lives at Elektrik Boutique this Wednesday, December 12th. The event will feature an exclusive trunk show from J. Lindeberg, men's pampering from Bliss Spa, manly cocktails, and lite bites.

Meet Kilian Hennessy

Kilian Hennessy, founder of Kilian Parfums, is making an appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue to introduce his brand new fragrance collection, “In the Garden of Good and Evil.” Kilian is the grandson to the founder of the LVMH Group and cognac heir, but is best known for creating eco-luxe fragrances carried at select stores across the world, Saks being one of them in the US. This is his first new line since the brand’s initial launch in 2007.

FILM SCREENING OF “PERSEPOLIS” AT THE MANDEL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF WEST PALM BEACH

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation presents a viewing of “Persepolis,” winner of a 2007 Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival and 2009 Silver Condor Award for Best Foreign Film. This animated adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s bestselling autobiographical novel depicts the trials faced by a young outspoken Iranian girl who finds her unique attitude and outlook on life repeatedly challenged during the Islamic revolution. (96 minutes, rated PG13). Following the film and there will be a discussion lead by Carolyn Breeder-Watts. Light refreshments will be served. This presentation is part of Banned and Burned: Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom, an emotional and unforgettable series of events that will feature the traveling exhibition, Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The eight-week presentation provides a vivid look at the first steps the Nazis took to suppress freedom of expression, and the strong response from the United States. For details on the exhibition and related events, visit www.wpblibraryfound.org.

FILM SCREENING OF “GUILTY BY SUSPICION” AT THE MANDEL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF WEST PALM BEACH

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation presents a viewing of “Guilty by Suspicion,” featuring Robert DeNiro and Annette Benning. Representing our “anti-Communism” past, this film tells the story of a 1950s Hollywood director who returns from filming abroad to find his loyalty called into question by the House Committee on Un-American Activities. By sticking to his principles he is unable to find any work and will only be allowed to direct once he implicates colleagues as Communist agents. He must decide whether to turn informant, or hold true to his beliefs – at the cost of his life’s work (105 minutes, rated PG13). Following the film and there will be a discussion lead by Carolyn Breeder-Watts. Light refreshments will be served. This presentation is part of Banned and Burned: Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom, an emotional and unforgettable series of events that will feature the traveling exhibition, Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The eight-week presentation provides a vivid look at the first steps the Nazis took to suppress freedom of expression, and the strong response from the United States. For details on the exhibition and related events, visit www.wpblibraryfound.org.

BurgerFi Celebrates 12-12-12 With Free Dessert for Kids 12 and Under

Are you feeling lucky? You should be! December 12th is your lucky day! In honor of this once-in-a-lifetime date, BurgerFi is celebrating 12-12-12 by offering children aged 12 and under, a free junior custard of their choice. With a wide array of toppings to choose from, including colored or chocolate sprinkles, Reese's® Pieces and gummies, there’s something for everyone. So, after the whole family enjoys some of BurgerFi’s all-natural burgers and made-to-order fries, treat the little one to some free custard! Please note that this offer is limited to one per child and is only valid at all BurgerFi locations on Wednesday, December 12. For a complete list of restaurant locations, visit www.burgerfi.com.

The Santaland Diaries

The Santaland Diaries By David Sedaris; adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello Starring Michael McKeever December 13-23 Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun 3 pm The Studio at Mizner Park 201 Plaza Real, 2nd Floor Boca Raton, FL 33432 Tickets: $35/$40 Phone: 866-811-4111 Group Sales: 561-291-9678 www.paradeproductions.org

Cocktails for a Cause

Recreating the cocktail styling’s of times long past, The Hoxton will toast St. Alban’s Child Enrichment Center with a sophisticated fundraiser served straight up on Thursday, Dec. 13th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and a live jazz and blues performance with a splash of casual camaraderie over well-executed, classic cocktails in exchange for a $25 charity donation. Over the past 63 years, St. Albans has helped more than 10,000 children and families gain access to imperative educational, health, nutrition, disability, mental health and social services in Miami. The proceeds will benefit St. Albans new early childhood literacy, technology, engineering, math and science programs. Tickets can be purchased at http://stalbanscocktail.eventbrite.com. Playing “PhilanthroPub” for the evening, The Hoxton is downtown Miami’s new Hamptons style beach house serving up “Mad Men” cocktail culture alongside New England clam bakes and lobster rolls. ABOUT ST. ALBAN’S CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER St. Alban’s Child Enrichment Center is an early childhood education facility that is dedicated to providing convenient, comprehensive and quality services for children and families in need. St. Albans currently operates two childcare facilities in Coconut Grove and South Miami. For more information please visit, http://www.stalbanschildcare.org/ or call 305-443-1234.

Chanukah Under the Stars

A beautiful evening under the stars as members from the Boca Raton Jewish community come together to celebrate the joyous holiday of Chanukah. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. with special kids’ activities including bounce houses, a gourmet food truck expo, face painting, crafts and much more! From 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Miss Emily will be playing her famous Chanukah songs. The Chanukah and Shabbat service beginning at 7:30 p.m. will feature the temple clergy; Cantorial Soloist Lori Shapiro, Rabbi Dan Levin and Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Brockman. The service will be a musical celebration that brings everyone in the community together to commence the beginning of the festival of lights. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets as there is limited seating. Event is open for entire community to enjoy; attendees do not need to be affiliated with Temple Beth El. For information on the sponsorship opportunities available, contact Linda Myers at 561-391-8900. Charities Benefitted: Proceeds will benefit Jewish Family Services of Boca Raton and The Giving Tree of Temple Beth El, providing needy families, senior citizens and kids aging out of foster care with basic necessities as well as holiday gifts. Price: FREE (Food and drink will be available for purchase.)

Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe to Rock Seminole Casino Coconut Creek with Special Guests Great White

International rock icon and frontman Vince Neil will be playing all your favorite Mötley Crüe hits at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday, December 15 at 8 p.m. Plus, South Florida music lovers will get an added bonus as special guests 80’s rockers Great White will be opening the show. Neil is best known as the lead vocalist of Mötley Crüe, one of the world’s most revered heavy metal rock bands which created classic albums, including Shout at the Devil and Girls, Girls, Girls. Worldwide, Mötley Crüe has sold more than 80 million albums and its members are international superstars known as the bad boys of rock and roll. Their most recent album, Saints of Los Angeles, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009. In addition to his career with the band, Neil established himself as a solo artist in 1993. His most recent album, Tattoos & Tequila, is a soundtrack to his tell-all book, Tattoos & Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock’s Most Notorious Frontmen. His unmistakable voice leads some of the greatest rock songs of this generation, including “Shout At The Devil,” “Home Sweet Home,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Kickstart My Heart,” “Same Ol’ Situation” and the recent “Saints of Los Angeles.” Neil’s Top 200 Billboard albums, Exposed, which reached number 13 on The Billboard 200 albums chart, and Carved In Stone have spurred the hits “You’re Invited (But Your Friend Can’t Come),” “Can’t Have Your Cake” and “Sister Of Pain.” The exciting show at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will kick off with Great White, featuring founder and guitarist Mark Kendall joined by 28-year-veterans Michael Lardie on guitar and Audie Desbrow on drums, alongside bassist Scott Snyder and lead singer Terry Ilous. Great White is best known for the 1989 smash “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” and fans can expect to also hear a host of other hits, such as “Rock Me,” “Save Your Love,” “The Angel Song,” “Mistabone” and more. With worldwide sales approaching 10 million, the band has just released its latest album in May, titled Elation, which thrives on Great White’s signature grit and blues-hued sound and is marked with a new synergy. Tickets start at $35* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants - the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

“TALES OF TOGETHERNESS” – A PUPPET SHOW BY RONNI GERSTEL PROMOTING TOLERANCE

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation will host Ronnie Gerstel, puppeteer extraordinaire, as she presents the original puppet show, “Tales of Togetherness.” Based on two children’s books and commissioned by the Palm Beach County School District, the production is geared toward children ages three to ten and promotes the messages of tolerance and acceptance. This is an entertaining way for children to learn life lessons from an award-winning puppeteer. The event is sponsored by Lyn Harris and inSIGHT Through Education, Inc. This presentation is part of Banned and Burned: Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom, an emotional and unforgettable series of events that will feature the traveling exhibition, Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The eight-week presentation runs through January 6, 2013 and provides a vivid look at the first steps the Nazis took to suppress freedom of expression, and the strong response from the United States. For details on the exhibition and related events, visit www.wpblibraryfound.org.

Luli Fama Holiday Getaway Trunk Show at Town Center at Boca Raton

This Saturday December 15 join Everything But Water for a Luli Fama Holiday Getaway event from 12pm to 5pm at Town Center at Boca Raton. The designer trunk show will feature sweet treats, personal fittings and a chance to win a Luli Fama cover up!

“TALES OF TOGETHERNESS” – A PUPPET SHOW BY RONNI GERSTEL PROMOTING TOLERANCE

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation will host Ronnie Gerstel, puppeteer extraordinaire, as she presents the original puppet show, “Tales of Togetherness.” Based on two children’s books and commissioned by the Palm Beach County School District, the production is geared toward children ages three to ten and promotes the messages of tolerance and acceptance. This is an entertaining way for children to learn life lessons from an award-winning puppeteer. The event is sponsored by Lyn Harris and inSIGHT Through Education, Inc. This presentation is part of Banned and Burned: Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom, an emotional and unforgettable series of events that will feature the traveling exhibition, Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The eight-week presentation runs through January 6, 2013 and provides a vivid look at the first steps the Nazis took to suppress freedom of expression, and the strong response from the United States. For details on the exhibition and related events, visit www.wpblibraryfound.org.

FILM SCREENING OF “PERSEPOLIS” AT THE MANDEL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF WEST PALM BEACH

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation presents a viewing of “Persepolis,” winner of a 2007 Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival and 2009 Silver Condor Award for Best Foreign Film. This animated adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s bestselling autobiographical novel depicts the trials faced by a young outspoken Iranian girl who finds her unique attitude and outlook on life repeatedly challenged during the Islamic revolution. (96 minutes, rated PG13). Following the film and there will be a discussion lead by Carolyn Breeder-Watts. Light refreshments will be served.

Fabulous Shoe Night - A Girls Night Out with a Purpose

Fabulous Shoe Night is a monthly Girls Night Out with a Purpose. Slip into your favorite heels, sandals or boots and join us for cocktails and bites to support the Eric Patric Trust Fund. Eric was a Delray Beach Fire Fighter who recently died of a brain tumor. He leaves behind a young wife and two young children www.FireFighterEricPatrie.com. $25 includes food and a $15 donation per person to the fund. Cash bar with drink specials. Raffle with 100% of ticket sales going to the fund. Registration in advance at www.FabulousShoeNight.com

Etiquette Boutique's Preppy & Proper Holiday Soiree

Etiquette Boutique celebrates their first year in business with a perfectly preppy holiday soiree. The event will feature a Pinterest-inspired s'more and hot chocolate bar, cocktails by Little Black Dress Vodka, live music by local musicians, and all your favorite holiday traditions (…and maybe a miniature pony.) Preppy chic attire is strongly encouraged, and an award will be given to the most prep-tastic guest in attendance.

Meet Your Match at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek during Steve Fox’s Jingle Bell Ball

Calling all singles! You can meet your match and find love just in time for the holidays at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek during Steve Fox’s Jingle Bell Ball on Thursday, December 20 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The festive evening will feature live entertainment by “Cachet,” voted Florida’s Best Band, complimentary holiday inspired cocktails and buffet, plus $15 Free Play and free gifts to the first 50 women to attend. Over the last 20 years, renowned matchmaker Steve Fox has hosted over 400 parties at over 50 venues throughout New York and Florida. He has introduced thousands of singles, resulting in hundreds of happy marriages and long-term relationships. His parties and database provide him with the most comprehensive social network in the country. Event sponsors to date include Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment, Brio Tuscan Grille, NYY Steak, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Lifetime Fitness, Villagio, Renzo’s and Stephane’s American & French Cuisine. Tickets cost $15 in advance, or $20 at the door, and are available at www.stevefoxsocial.com. For more information, please call 954-977-6700.

Elektrik Boutique's Last Minute Shopping with the Elektrik Elves

Stop by Elektrik Boutique for some last minute Holiday shopping Friday, December 21. Shoppers will enjoy complimentary refreshments,special discounts, hair refreshers by Just Air (5pm to 7pm) and an exclusive trunk show by Duvin. Leave the gift wrapping to us, The Elektrik Elves will be in store from 11am to 11pm to take care of all of your last minute Holiday needs.

Last Minute Shopping with the Elektrik Elves

Stop by Elektrik Boutique for some last minute Holiday shopping Friday, December 21. Shoppers will enjoy complimentary refreshments, special discounts, hair refreshers by Just Air (5pm to 7pm) and an exclusive trunk show by Duvin. Leave the gift-wrapping to us, The Elektrik Elves will be in store from 11am to 11pm to take care of all of your last minute Holiday needs.

Holiday Bedazzle Gala and EXCLUSIVE 2013 Otazu Swarovski Jewelry Collection Preview

Join us as we Sparkle and Celebrate in Designer Accessories from Celebrity Jeweler Rodrigo Otazu.

Celebrate the Holidays with Tony Orlando During His “Great American Christmas Show”

Just in time for the holidays, one of America’s most endearing and enduring stars, Tony Orlando, is coming to town! The star will dazzle South Florida with his “Great American Christmas Show” at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday, December 22 at 8 p.m. The festive show is a classic filled with the joy and music of the season along with some of his greatest hits that has been running for 19 years in both Las Vegas and Orlando’s hometown of Branson, Missouri. Orlando has a unique ability to move and excite an audience unlike any other, and became a teenage idol at the age of 16 with his first hit, “Halfway to Paradise” in 1961. Soon after he became a music publisher for Clive Davis at April-Blackwood Music, where he signed popular songwriters such as James Taylor. His career continued to expand when he lent his voice to a demo record for the song titled “Candida” that became wildly popular and climbed the charts all the way to number one. Following this success, he recorded the mega sensation “Knock Three Times” which not only became number one, but was the top song of 1971 selling over six million copies worldwide, and was featured in the hit movie Now and Then. Three additional number one hits soon followed, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree,” “My Sweet Gypsy Rose” and “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You).” Deciding to jump full force into what was already a meteoric rise to the top, Orlando released a string of even more successful songs, including “Who’s in the Strawberry Patch with Sally,” “Cupid,” “Steppin’ Out-I’m Gonna Boogie Tonight” and “Mornin’ Beautiful.” To date, he has sold millions of records across the globe and remains one of America’s most beloved personalities. Over the years, he has been a recipient of three American Music Awards, a People’s Choice Award and was one of the first entertainers to be featured as a subject of VH1’s Behind the Music in 1998. He was also awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1990 for his outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry. Tickets start at $20* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

BRING THE FAMILY FOR A VIEWING OF THE DOCUMENTARY “PAPER CLIPS” AT THE MANDEL PUBLIC LIBRARY

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation presents a viewing of the family-friendly, award-winning documentary Paper Clips (rated G, 82 minutes). Struggling to grasp the concept of six million Holocaust victims, the film details how middle school students in a rural Tennessee town studied the tragedy in a unique way. With messages about tolerance and diversity, it offers valuable perspectives on learning about other cultures, history and crimes against humanity. Following the film and discussion, light refreshments will be served.

MATZOBALL®

Upholding its tradition, the acclaimed MatzoBall® is back with its unrivaled in-person networking and matchmaking affairs. The Society of Young Jewish Professionals and JDate® are set to host the 26th Annual MatzoBall® on Monday, December 24, 2012 starting at 9 p.m.at Boca Raton’s new venue, Baja Beach Club.Tickets are available for advanced purchase online at www.matzoball.org or at the door – cash only for $30. For more information, please visit www.matzoball.org. A holiday in its own right, the 26th Annual MatzoBall® promises to deliver a night of high-energy, networking and matchmaking for singles ages 21-49 in New York City, Miami Beach, Boston, Washington D.C. and Boca Raton. Boca Raton’s Baja Beach Club invites revelers to join thousands to mix and mingle in true holiday spirit. The DJ will spin a mix of the best ’80s and ’90s with today’s hits. ABOUT SOCIETY OF YOUNG JEWISH PROFESSIONALS Society of Young Jewish Professionals (“SYJP”), founded in 1987, is the brainchild Andrew Rudnick – “a nice Jewish boy” who set out to bring his community together and meet “a nice Jewish girl” along the way. SYJP offers annual events and mixers, allowing companies to become part of exciting festivities that targets at high profile, affluent audience. Through SYJP’s event more than 1,000 marriages and thousands of friendships have been sparked.

The 26th Annual MatzoBall

Come mix and mingle and by the end of the night you won’t be single. The MatzoBall® is the nation’s largest Jewish mixer and promises to deliver a night of high-energy matchmaking. Twenty-six years of history, millions of party-goers and seven metropolitan cities across North America equals one unforgettable night. A holiday in its own right, the 26th Annual MatzoBall takes place on Monday, December 24, 2012, and promises to deliver a night of high-energy, networking and matchmaking for singles ages 21-49.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents A Holiday Circus Spectacular

All New Holiday Cirucs opening at Palm Beach OCunty Convention Center on December 25th for 13 electric shows!

Peter Blum Family YMCA - Winter Break Camp

Join the Peter Blum Family YMCA for five full days of non-stop fun this winter season - or give the gift of camp. Featured winter camps include Aquatic Camp & Sports Mania Camp and Teen Challenge Camp.

Nights at the Museum - Holiday Magic Night!!

Monthly Nights at the Museum: Holiday Magic Night!! The South Florida Science Museum invites you to come be hypnotized by spellbinding science!! Take part in magically cool science crafts & activities, interact with all the exhibits, watch a planetarium show, and view the night sky in Palm Beach’s only public observatory! Fun holiday events for the mini magicians include: - Holiday Music Magic Planetarium Show * - Sting Ray Dissection - Crafts to include Pretzel Wands, Snow Making, and edible Snowball Cakepops - View magical Crystals under a microscope Guest appearances by Professor Clark the Science Shark & Macaroni Kid

WATCH THE LIVE BROADCAST OF THE DOS SANTOS VS. VELASQUEZ 2 WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FREE AT SE

Don’t miss one of the most anticipated UFC fights of the season as it is broadcast live throughout Seminole Casino Coconut Creek! UFC 155 will feature a colossal heavyweight rematch between division kingpin Junior dos Santos, defending his world title against the man he defeated to win it, Cain Velasquez, in the main event of the evening. Plus, Jim Miller and Joe Lauzon will battle in the octagon during a Lightweight showdown, and three Middleweight match ups will round out the televised main card.

Boca 5K / 10K

The Boca Raton Road Runners club will hold the Boca5k10k on December 30th. The event will include a one-mile youth beach run, a one-mile beach walk, and little people runs for runners 2 years old and up. All youth athletes will get finishers' medals upon crossing the finish line! The Boca Road Runners club has commitments from several organizations, gyms and personal trainers to bring participants to the race! We picked this post-holiday date hoping people will be looking for things to do, and there are no other races scheduled that day. The Boca Raton Road Runners club is a 35-year-old running club organized under RRCA. As part of its commitment to promoting running in the community, the club sponsors several of its own races each year. We also partner, several times a year, with community organizations to provide course and management services for their races. To participate in the Boca5k10k, or to find out more about the Boca Road Runners, visit www.boca5k10k.com or contact Scot Richards, club president at 561-289-4884

New Year's Eve Rosso Style!

Ring in 2013 with your loved ones at Boca Raton's Newest Italian Hot Spot! Featuring gourmet dishes, homemade pastas, and more! Seating times 5:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 10pm Table reservations are going fast, so call to book (561) 353-9819. Appetizers start at only $14 and Entrees start at $21 Live music | Chef surprises 1901. N Military Trail. Rosso, Italia is located off Military Trail in front of the Wyndham Hotel. No hassles. Free parking

Cirque-A-Licious BIG TOP DINNER SHOW

It’s the Greatest New Years Eve Ever! Celebrate in Style: “Big Top Dinner Show” Enter the Fabulous Cirque Big Top through the main entrance to one ‘lounge’ where you’ll enjoy cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres prior to entering the Cirque Big Top & seating at your reserved table! The 8 piece Cirque band is playing for dancing or just taking in the atmosphere of the majestic Cirque Big Top soaring 70 feet in the air. Enjoy wine & Champaign along with a sumptuous 3 course dinner served at your table! ENJOY! *Dinner under the fabulous Cirque Big Top *A sumptuous 3 course dinner by Café L’Europe *Dancing with our 8 piece Cirque band *Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres prior to dinner in our ‘Lounge Tent’ *CIRQUE-A-LICIOUS! Bizarre! Witty! Fun! A spectacular production with stars of Cirque De Soleil. Dining and Entertainment Schedule: Doors Open at 7:00 PM Dinner is Served at 8:00 to 9:30 PM Show Starts at 9:40 PM 'Cirque Band' for Dancing Before and After Show THE GREATEST NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION, EVER! THE COUNTDOWN! THE BAND! A BREATHTAKING BALLOON DROP FROM THE TOP OF THE 70’ HIGH BIG TOP! A CONFETTI BLIZZARD! WELCOME IN 2013 THE RIGHT WAY! All Tables have an excellent view. IT’S SHOWTIME! CIRQUE-A-LICIOUS (Visit http://www.bigtopdinnershow.com for details & VIP Packages)

BOCA RATON RESORT & CLUB COUNTS DOWN TO THE BIGGEST PARTY OF THE YEAR

Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, today announced their party plans for New Year’s Eve. On Dec 31st, 2012, The Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, will host its first annual Countdown New Year’s Eve Poolside Bash at the Tower Pool at the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway. The New Year’s Eve Poolside Bash will begin at 8:30 pm. Music at the Countdown event will be provided by DJ/VJ Todd Rose as guests enjoy the elegant fusion of the venue, ambiance, and entertainment at this one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve experience. The cocktail attire event will include a midnight champagne toast and party favors as well as a variety of Chef’s choices, a deluxe open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner buffet while guests dance the night away under the stars. Music videos and the traditional Times Square countdown will be featured on the big screen poolside. While parents attend the Countdown event, kids ages 3-12 will have their own New Year’s Eve party with DJ and magic show, and teens will have dinner and a two-hour catamaran party cruise with DJ and mocktails (non-alcoholic). A special Countdown New Year’s Eve package to attend the New Year’s Eve Poolside Bash offers room rates starting from $499. The package includes deluxe accommodations, tickets for two to the Poolside Bash and late 2 pm checkout on New Year’s Day. Spaces are limited and can be reserved by calling +1 888-495-BOCA and asking for the Countdown Party Package or promo code NYEPKG. Guests can also book the special package online by visiting www.bocaresort.com. This is a one-night package for 12/31/12 only; additional nights will require a new reservation at best available rate (BAR) or another offer. Guests will not have to move rooms if staying extra nights. For additional tickets to the Countdown New Year’s Eve Bash, please call the Activities department 561-447-3071. Additional party tickets are available for $165 per person plus tax and gratuity Nov 1-Dec 31 2012. THE COUNTDOWN NEW YEAR’S EVE POOLSIDE BASH PACKAGE Rates starting from $499 including deluxe accommodations and two party tickets. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at “The Countdown” Poolside Bash! • Enjoy live DJ/VJ entertainment and dancing under the stars at the Tower Pool. • Includes deluxe open bar with beer, wine and cocktails. • Includes hors d’oeuvres and an elegant dinner buffet. • Includes midnight champagne toast and party favors. • Includes late checkout at 2pm on New Year’s Day Terms & Conditions of the Package Countdown Package starting from $499 includes deluxe accommodations and tickets for two to the Countdown New Year’s Eve Poolside Bash. For reservations, please call 888-495-BOCA and ask for the Countdown Party Package or promo code NYEPKG. The tickets in this package include tax and gratuity for the party. This is a one-night package for 12/31/12 only, additional nights will require a new reservation at BAR (best available rate) or another offer, the guest will not have to move rooms if staying extra nights. Other restrictions may apply.

Join the New Year “Celebration” with Kool and the Gang at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

Join the “celebration” and ring in 2013 with Kool and the Gang at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Thursday, December 31 starting at 10:30 p.m. The beloved band will be playing all of South Florida fans favorites throughout the night, up until the ball drops at midnight. Comprised of Khalis Bayyan and his brother Robert “Kool” Bell joined by Robert “Spike” Mickens, Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, Ricky Westfield, George Brown and Charles Smith, Kool and the Gang created a unique musical blend of jazz, soul and funk. The group solidified their musical chemistry early on by supporting acts like Bill Cosby, Ritchie Havens and Richard Pryor. Their self-titled 1969 debut album introduced their signature instrumental sound and fierce horn arrangements, spawning their first Billboard R&B charted single, “Kool and the Gang,” and later “Let the Music Take Your Mind.” Their audacious sophomore set Live at the Sex Machine peaked at number six on Billboard’s R&B chart and yielded three hit singles, “Funky Man,” “Who’s Gonna Take the Weight” and “I Want to Take You Higher.” The band’s stellar reputation grew with each album, and 1973’s gold disc Wild & Peaceful took Kool and the Gang to another level, spurring the immortal party anthems “Funky Stuff,” “Hollywood Swinging” and the platinum smash “Jungle Boogie.” Kool and the Gang saw continued success with the smashes “Open Sesame,” “Get Down On It,” “Take My Heart,” “Let’s Go Dancing,” “Cherish,” and “Fresh,” all helping to solidify the groups’ international stardom. Kool and the Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. The group has earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums to date. Tickets start at $90* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

First Night Delray Beach

First Night Delray Beach Family friendly New Year's Eve celebration with 22 venues/activities throughout the downtown Delray Beach area. Tickets are $10 through December 30th and $15 on December 31st. Children 3 and under are free. You can purchase your buttons at the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, City hall, Delray Beach Public Library, Crest Theatre, Delray News Stand, Famous 100ft Christmas Tree, credit cards accepted at City Hall and 100ft Christmas Tree. 561-279-1380 x17 www.delraybeachfirstnight.com

“RA”ckin’ New Year’s Eve Bash

“RA”cking your brain for something to do this New Year’s Eve? RA Sushi has the perfect solution. Roll into 2013 with RA Sushi’s New Year’s Eve Party on Monday, Dec. 31 - an event you’re sure to remember. From 7 p.m. to close, enjoy delicious New Year’s themed food and drink specials and hot beats played throughout the night. Specials include: Food: Firework Shrimp ($8) "RA"solution Roll ($6) Stroke of Midnight Maki ($5) Edamame Eve Dip ($4). Drink: Midnight Kiss ($7) Ball Droppin' Bombers ($6) Kirin/Kirin Light and Sake; add apple, mango, melon or raspberry flavor ($1). Midnight's Margaritas ($5) Frozen Yuzu: Blue Yuzu, Mango & Strawberry flavors. Miyagi: Traditional (Yuzu), Mango, Strawberry & Cucumber flavors. Visit www.facebook.com/RASushiPalmBeachGardens for more information

“RA”ckin’ New Year’s Eve Bash

“RA”cking your brain for something to do this New Year’s Eve? RA Sushi has the perfect solution. Roll into 2013 with RA Sushi’s New Year’s Eve Party on Monday, Dec. 31 - an event you’re sure to remember. From 7 p.m. to close, enjoy delicious New Year’s themed food and drink specials and hot beats played throughout the night. Specials include: Food: Firework Shrimp ($8) "RA"solution Roll ($6) Stroke of Midnight Maki ($5) Edamame Eve Dip ($4). Drink: Midnight Kiss ($7) Ball Droppin' Bombers ($6) Kirin/Kirin Light and Sake; add apple, mango, melon or raspberry flavor ($1). Midnight's Margaritas ($5) Frozen Yuzu: Blue Yuzu, Mango & Strawberry flavors. Miyagi: Traditional (Yuzu), Mango, Strawberry & Cucumber flavors. Visit www.facebook.com/RASushiPembrokePines for more information

THE ROMANTICS TO PERFORM FREE AT SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK’S NECTAR LOUNGE

“Hey! Uh-huh!” The Romantics, best known for the unforgettable, high energy track that still bridges generations, “What I Like About You,” will perform free at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge. The group was inspired by the British punk invasion and nearly 30 years later are still known for creating some of the most influential and beloved rock and roll of all time. The group’s original members consisted of lead singer and guitarist Wally Palmer, lead guitarist Mike Skill, bass guitarist Rich Cole and drummer and singer Jimmy Marinos. In 1979, The Romantics released their debut LP, anchored by “What I Like About You,” “When I Look In Your Eyes” and a cover of Ray Davies’ “She’s Got Everything.” The band continued to see success during the ‘80s with In Heat, a platinum album bearing two top ten singles, “Talking In Your Sleep” and “One In A Million.” In addition to being a staple on classic and contemporary rock radio, television commercials and movies, The Romantics continue touring and writing songs today.