:: 2012-2013 Palm Beach Pops Season Subscriptions ON SALE NOW!

Where: The Kravis Center, Kaye Auditorium at FAU (Boca) & Eissey Theatre at Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens

2012-2013 Palm Beach Pops Season Subscriptions ON SALE NOW!
Enjoy Six Great Concerts
-Just $125 & Up!
Featuring Clint Holmes,
American Idol Finalist
Tamyra Gray,Christine Andreas,
Tony DeSare & More!

Concerts at The Kravis Center,
Kaye Auditorium at FAU (Boca)
& Eissey Theatre at Palm Beach
State College, Palm Beach Gardens.

Call Now to Reserve Your Seats:
561.832.7677
http://www.PalmBeachPops.org/season

:: Center for Health & Wellness

Where: Center for Health & Wellness, 500 N.E. Spanish River Blvd. - Suite 32A, Boca Raton, Florida 33431

Center for Health & Wellness
Dr. Rodney Dunetz, AP, DOM, Dipl.Ac.
Acupuncture Physician , Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Diplomate in Acupuncture

Can you see yourself with optimum physical, emotional and spiritual health in 2012? Would you like to make this the year when you finally lose those extra pounds, stop smoking, address your physical pain issues or learn to become more relaxed? If so, the Center for Health & Wellness in Boca Raton can help you attain your goals naturally.

Founded by Dr. Rodney Dunetz, AP, DOM, Dipl.Ac., the Center for Health and Wellness draws upon the most effective, drug-free healing techniques that have been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years to bring the body, mind and spirit into a state of balance and promote optimum health.

Dr. Rodney will listen to your needs and develop an individualized treatment plan combining proven healing modalities including acupuncture, meditation and stress reduction, pain treatment and relief, acupressure, cosmetic acupuncture, herbal and nutritional therapy, homeopathy, and much more. In the skilled, experienced and caring hands of Dr. Rodney and his staff, you will discover just how great you can feel.

See our Monthly Wellness Newsletter:
www.mindbodybasics.com//Portals/0/MonthlyNews/ThisMonth.pdf


Call for a Free No Obligation Consultation
(561) 789-9558
http://www.mindbodybasics.com
www.facebook.com/AcupunctureBocaRaton

:: Vitality Laser Spa- Special

Where: Vitality Laser Spa, 9045 La Fontana Blvd Suite 102, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Great Deal!
Laser Hair Removal
For her: lower legs + brazilian bikini + underarms = $299 per session
For him: chest + shoulders + half arm = $299 per session

**Sign up now for our membership club and get a free photofacial a month!

Call 561-470-7961
http://www.vitalitylaserspa.com

:: Boca Raton GreenMarket

Where: Royal Palm Place, intersection of S Federal Hwy & S Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton

Time: 8:00 AM

Boca Raton---Grab your shopping bags and head on over to the Boca Raton GreenMarket scheduled for each Saturday from now through May 12, 2012, in the southwest parking lot of Royal Palm Place. Hours are from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm each market day. Now in its 15th year of operation, the Market is open from 8am to 1pm. The location at the intersection of South Federal Highway and South Mizner Boulevard provides easy access and visibility to the thousands of shoppers who frequent the market throughout the season. Plenty of parking is available adjacent to the GreenMarket vendor site.

As with all markets operating in the Palm Beach County area, Boca's GreenMarket has continually been dedicated to local food production and consumption�.produce that travels from farm direct to the dining table��and through the process supporting the Florida agricultural industry and the economy of our south Florida area. Each Saturday, fresh locally-grown fruits and vegetables as they become available in their individual growing seasons---along with fresh herbs, soaps & lotions, juices, potted orchids, ocean shells, fresh cut flowers, assorted variety of plants, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, oils & vinegars, gourmet foods, hydroponic and organic foods, shells, fresh fish and seafood, fresh pasta, doggie treats ---are available for purchase. Several of the vendors have participated since the Market began in 1996, with new vendors joining each year. Community service organizations are also on hand from time to time to share information or to promote a special group project.

Best of all, Boca's GreenMarket has become 'thee' place to visit on Saturday mornings----where friends come together for a quick cup of fresh coffee and where friends depart with shopping bags filled with the freshest of produce---all taking place in an outdoor market setting in the heart of beautiful downtown Boca Raton. It's just a fun place to be for vendors and shoppers alike, in a relaxed atmosphere�.a place for the entire family, along with their pets, to enjoy a few hours in the out-of-doors."

Several special activities, promotions and customer giveaways are planned at various times throughout the Market season. Live music takes place on the Piazza Stage from 10am to Noon.

The Boca Raton GreenMarket is supported by Investments Limited, who owns the site, the Boca Raton Tribune, Florida Health & Chiropractic Medicine, Aurora Nurses Home Health Care, Inc., Costco, Palm Beach County, Farm Credit of South Florida, MetLife, and "FRESH from FLORIDA," a promotional campaign of Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.

For additional information, please call (561) 299-8684.

:: Delray GreenMarket

Where: SE 4th Avenue, 1/2 block south of East Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach

Time: 9:00 AM

Delray GreenMarket is celebrating it's 16th season begining Saturday, October 15th and every Saturday through May 12th 2012. This season the GreenMarket has new hours 9am - 2pm and is located along the street on SE 4th Avenue, 1/2 block south of East Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach.

The GreenMarket offers the freshest locally grown fruits and vegetables, herbs, farm fresh chicken eggs, turkey, duck and quail eggs, yogurt, raw milk, fresh butter, seafood thats so fresh it's still wet, artesian bread and baked goods, cut flowers and orchids, organic dog treats and other gourmet fare or you can come for breakfast or stay for lunch with breakfast empanadas, chicken on a stick, conch fritters, or lobster rolls and always live music each week.

Several signature special events are planned each season such as the Chili Cook-off and Easter Bonnet Pet Parade.
http://delraygreenmarket.com

:: Catherine's Hope for a Cure First Annual Golf Fundraiser

Where: Ocean Breeze Country Club in Boca Raton

Time: 9:30 AM

Catherine's Hope for a Cure First Annual Golf Fundraiser

Charity Supported by Boca Raton Alumni Association

Take a swing at Batten Disease and join your friends at the First Annual Golf Fundraiser for Catherine's Hope for a Cure. The newly formed non-profit was founded by long-time Boca Raton resident Catherine Abbott-Horowitz. After months of suffering from an array of neurological problems, Catherine was finally diagnosed with Batten disease, which is a progressive, always fatal neurodegenerative condition for which there is no cure. Upon learning of her diagnosis, Catherine was determined to help others around the world by starting a 501(c)3 that would fund critical research being done by Massachusetts General Hospital and University College London. So far, she has already raised over $100,000 from her grassroots efforts, and she hopes this golf tournament will bring a greater awareness about a disease that is often misdiagnosed. The event is taking place on Saturday, May 5th at the Ocean Breeze Country Club in Boca Raton. Tickets are $121 and include the golf game, breakfast, lunch, a month-long membership to Ocean Breeze and more.

"We are so grateful to Catherine's Hope for a Cure," said Katherine Sims M.D., Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School. "Research funding is critical to help us develop better treatments and someday find a cure for Batten disease. Through this charity, we are able to get the seed money required to help us continue our scientific studies. Catherine endured a long, difficult journey to find the reason behind her debilitating symptoms. And while we do not have a cure yet, we hope, like her, that with fundraising efforts we will make that breakthrough soon!"

"This charity has become my mission," said Abbott-Horowitz. "I feel confident that if I dedicate myself to raising awareness and funds that one day through these wonderful doctors' dedication, there will be a cure. This golf tournament is the first public event for the charity and I am so grateful for the tremendous support I am receiving from the community, especially from my friends at the Boca Raton Alumni Association."

The Boca Alumni Association is comprised of graduates from all the high schools within the city of Boca Raton. Their goal is to enhance the educational experience of local students at all levels though community service projects, fundraising and educational awareness events.

"While the Alumni Association's main function is to provide social and financial support to former/current students who strive to achieve higher learning, we are a family of former students who will do anything to support each other in our important endeavors," said Todd Victor, the association's president. "Many of us are high school friends of Catherine's and when we heard of her illness, we could not wait to help her with this tournament."

"We created this event to be fun for golfers and wanna-be golfers alike," said event organizer Karrie Wilson-Lauro. "Our main goal is have people come out and have a great time! The ticket includes breakfast, lunch, a month-long membership to Ocean Breeze Country Club. Please visit the website for full details."

To find out more about the First Annual Tournament, to become a sponsor, or to learn more about Batten Disease, please visit http://www.catherineshopeforacure.org

:: DIG Organic Restaurant - Specials

Where: DIG, 5199 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33484

We are a full service sit down ORGANIC restaurant open for lunch ( Mon-Sat ) and dinner seven nights a week.

Happy hour is 2-4-1 Mon.-Fri. 5-7. ( at the bar )

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15% discount when you mention LivingFLA.com!
Cash only, not to be used with any other specials or offers.

Must mention offer when seated.
OFFER RUNS 4/12/12 till 4/18/12.
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For more information and menu please go to http://www.digdelray.com.

See you soon.

Please phone 561-638-0500

:: Services at Temple Beth Kodesh Boynton Beach

Where: Temple Beth Kodesh, 501 NE 26th Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

A warm and friendly conservative Temple in the heart of Boynton Beach Florida, Temple Beth Kodesh invites you to attend our services any Friday evening at 6:00 (summer hours) or 9:30 am any Saturday morning. We also hold daily minyans at 8:30 every morning Sunday thru Friday.

Please join us and meet our Rabbi, Michael Simon and our Cantor, Ed Berkovits. We are sure you will find the experience enjoyable and inspirational. Our dues are the lowest in the county and yet we offer everything you could want in a shul.

Call the office and get directions - then come and meet us. We're sure you'll want to stay!! 561-586-9428

:: Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy- Weekly Events & Specials

Where: Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy, 101 N Clematis St Ste 15, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Time: 6:00 PM

Call about weekly wine classes and an unique setting to host your next event or corporate meeting!

Call 561-721-6000
http://www.virginiaphilipwineshopacademy.com


7/2/2102 - 8/1/2012
July 2nd - August 1st Summer Wine Course
This 8 class wine course will teach you all about the major wine regions of the world. Each class 2.5 hours long. Please call or stop by to signup.
Price: $995.00

Master Sommelier of The Breakers, Palm Beach, Virginia Philip has opened her first namesake Wine Shop and Academy located on the corner of Banyan and Narcissus.

At nearly 1,800 square feet, and with 450 personally selected offerings spanning regions all over the globe priced as low as $10, the shop brings Philip's extensive and encompassing experience to the heart of West Palm Beach. The shop will also offer wine education programs utilizing Philip's extensive experience. Programs will range in focus from regional knowledge to food and wine pairings, as well as how to buy wine and build a cellar. Costs for the programs will be $25 to $50 per class, depending on the subject matter. A limited number of eight-week classes will be offered for those looking to immerse themselves in Philip's full range of knowledge.

Opening the store fulfills a long-time goal for Philip. "My career in retail began as a part-time wine clerk in Aspen, eventually leading to restaurant management at the Five Diamond/Five Star Award-winning resort The Little Nell in Aspen, but I loved that first job and promised myself that one day I would own my own store," she says.

Prior to moving to Palm Beach and joining The Breakers, Philip was the buyer for a chain of wine and liquor stores in San Antonio, Texas. She bought wine and cigars for 36 stores, purchasing wines at all spectrums of price points from jug wine to blue chip Bordeaux, Cult California and top end Burgundy. Recruited by The Breakers in late 2000, Philip moved to Palm Beach. The move allowed her to finish her pursuit of the Master Sommelier Diploma as well as be closer to family.
About Virginia Philip:

Philip's keen interest in wine began at an early age, leading her to take a wine course in college and work a summer at a New York State vineyard. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1989 with a B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Prior to her arrival at The Breakers Palm Beach, Virginia worked at many accredited resorts and restaurants throughout the country, most notably the Five Diamond/Five Star Award-winning resort, The Little Nell, in Aspen, Colorado and was the wine buyer for 36 stores in San Antonio, Texas.

Virginia Philip became the tenth woman in the world to earn the extraordinary accreditation of Master Sommelier (there are now 21). This achievement was complemented when she earned the national title of "Best Sommelier of the United States" in 2002 from the American Sommelier Association. Virginia has also been on the Board of Directors for the Court of Master Sommeliers.

In her tenure as Wine Director for The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, Philip directed the beverage department for nine restaurants and bars and 14 wine lists, including the resort's prized 1,600-selection list, which has won the Wine Spectator's Grand Award every year since its inception
in 1981.

Philip has also recently been appointed the Wine Consultant for Azamara Club Cruises and Royal Caribbean International Cruises. Working with this company allows Virginia to engage her skill set, working with a wide diversity of wines from across the globe with this icon Cruise Ship Company.

Philip has appeared on "The Today Show" and "Food Network" and has been featured in Food and Wine, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Decanter. She has also traveled extensively, broadening her knowledge of wines and spirits in Scotland, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Uruguay, Greece and Canada and throughout the wine regions of the United States.

Call 561-721-6000
www.virginiaphilipwineshopacademy.com

:: Little Women the Musical

Where: Sol Children Theatre, 3333 N. Fed. Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Time: 7:00 PM

Sol Children Theatre Troupe presents …
Little Women the Musical

May 4 - 20, 2012
Fridays and Saturdays 7pm;
Saturdays and Sundays 2pm

3333 N. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33431
www.solchildren.org
561-447-8829 solchildtroupe@aol.com

Sol very proudly brings the national touring version of "Little Women" to their stage!!!

Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), "Little Women" follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. This wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. "Little Women" embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds of a young America finding its voice.

FRIDAY MAY 4
OPENING NIGHT of
"LITTLE WOMEN"
refreshments served at 6:15 followed by 7pm performance!
tickets $15/$10 juniors ... seating by reservation only!
All other performances tickets
are $12/$8 for juniors (11 & younger)
http://solchildren.org/

:: Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s FRAGMENTOS & SHOSTAKOVICH SUITES

Where: Broward Center For The Performing Arts

Time: 7:00 PM

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, under the direction of Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev ends its season with the world premiere of contemporary choreographer Edgar Anido's piece "Fragmentos and the return of Vladimir Issaev's exciting neo-classical ballet Shostakovich Suites.

Arts Ballet Theatre's professional corps of 13 dancers have spent the last weeks working on a very demanding and exciting repertoire before they pack their dancing gear to fly to Poznan in Poland where they will perform at the International Dancer's Festival.

Shostakovich Suites is an exhilarating choreographic piece by Vladimir Issaev, inspired by the music of this Russian composer who was a revolutionary in contemporary composition while suffering the brutal despotism toward talented artists during Stalin's era.

Fragmentos by Cuban choreographer Edgar Anido is a work that portraits part of Anido's young memories, and the reflection of those memories on his present.

The concept of Fragmentos is like an echo. It resonates throughout the movement, reaching to recreate a moment, a conversation, or idea. Sometimes these moments are recreated in your mind like a maze of mirrors, where you are unsure of what is the beginning, middle, or end, just that the memory of the event exists within you. What you are left with is just a piece, just a fragment.

Edgar Anido is a dancer and choreographer based in New Jersey who currently works for Complexions Contemporary Ballet of New York. He was born in Santa Clara-Cuba, where he began his ballet studies at the age of nine at the E. V. A. Olga Alonzo and finished his trained at the age of eighteen at the National School of Ballet in Havana-Cuba.Then he joined to Camaguey Ballet as a soloist (1999-2002) Later he was invited to be principal dancer of the Central Theatre Ballet of Guayaquil-Ecuador (2002-2004) After this he become part of Ballet Gamonet, Miami-Florida (2005-2008) , he has work with several choreographers such as Dwight Rhoden, Jerry Opdenaker, Mark Ghoden,William Sollow, Alberto Mendez, Oswaldo Beiro, among others. He was named best male partner in the International Ballet Competition Havana-Cuba (1999) Winner of Silver Medal and a Special Mention for Interpretation at the Contemporary Dance Competition, Solo Para Duos (2001) He participated in the 2006 USA International Ballet Competition Jackson-Mississippi, and winner of the 2008 World Ballet Competition Choreographer Award in Orlando-Florida.

These pieces will be performed by the professional dancers of the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida company where principals Kaori Fukui, Jun Tanabe, Lillian Hill, Fan Shi and Kohhei Kuwana have the responsibilities of the main roles.

Only two shows will be presented. Saturday, May 5 at 7:00 pm at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale followed by a final performance on Sunday, May 6 at 5:00 pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

Tickets are only $ 25.00. For information 305 948 4777 or visit www.artsballettheatre.org

:: Fathers and Other Strangers

Where: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center 6161NW 22nd Avenue Miami, Fl 33142

Time: 8:00 PM

The African American Performing Arts Community Theatre, Inc. (AAPACT) proudly presents "Fathers and Other Strangers", written by Jeffrey Stetson.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 p.m. Matinees on Sundays. Directed by Teddy Harrell, Jr. Featuring Rene' Granado (Mr. Stefano), Finley Polynice (Dr. Janis), Clinton Archambault (Mr. Davis), Glen Lawrence (Dr. Angoff), Deidre' Washington (Mrs. Nelson), Jon Kelly (Mr. Nelson) and Curtis Holland (Edward).
Here's the synopsis: A faceless victim of America's oppressive system of racism and civil injustice works tirelessly to raise his son. He lives and dies a failure, believing he has nothing to offer his son except an example of what never to become. Now, as a noted psychiatrist, the son treats the very people who would never have seen his father as a man. While exploring his own success, pain and rage he discovers the meaning of love and frees himself from the crippling legacy of his father. Awarded the Theodore Ward National Playwriting Award - 1988
Preview shows are just $5 on February 22 and 23. Special Talk Back Performance Moderated by Dr. Dorothy Jenkins-Fields (*First Fifty People FREE* Sponsored by: The Florida Humanities Council) Regular Admission is just $10 on February 24. The Official Opening Nite Show is $25 on February 25. Remaining Performances are: February 26 at 3 pm; March 2 at 8pm; March 3 at 8pm; March 4 at 3pm; March 9 at 8pm; March 10 at 8pm; March 11 at 3pm; March 16 8pm; March 17 at 8pm; March 18, 2012 at 3pm Regular Admission is $20.
Tickets are available for purchase in advance at www.aapact.com or at the box office (an hour before showtime). Group discounts are available for 10 or more persons. The theater is handicapped accessible; please call in advance to arrange seating. Seating can be reserved by calling (305) 456-0287; email to: aapact@yahoo.com.
http://www.aapact.com