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Thursday, August 6, 2009

:: 24th Annual Open Juried Art Exhibition through Friday September 11, 2009

Where: Courtyard Building (5301 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33487)

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Artists' Guild of the Boca Raton Museum of Art
Tickets: Free
For more information: 561.738.4842 or 561.487.3362
More information at www.bocaratonchamber.com/bfd

:: Women for Excellence Monthly Luncheon Meeting

Where: Maggiano's Little Italy, 21090 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton

Time: 11:00 AM

Network, Network, Network - Education, Education, Education -
Air and Share - Lunch and Learn!!! This meeting is for you, the member/guest. SPEAKER: YOU!!!
COST: Member: $25.00 Guest: $40.00 (cash or check)
RSVP: by Noon, Tues., Aug. 4th, to 561-997-4073

:: Max's Grille- 3 Course Menu

Where: Max's Grille, Mizner Park, 404 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432 / 561-368-0080

Served Every Day!

561-368-0080

http://www.MaxsGrille.com

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:: Benefactors Advancing Covenant House

Where: Trina Lounge in the Atlantic Hotel, 601 N. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sizzlin' Summer Social at Trina Lounge in the Atlantic Hotel, $20 Members, $25 Guests, Includes 2 Drinks + Appetizers, To benefit the homeless and at-risk youth served by Covenant House www.bach4youth.com

:: Mission Possible

Where: Town Center Mall, in front of Nordstrom's (6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431)

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Who: Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc.
Boca Festival Days Sponsor: Kristen Bomas, PA
Tickets: $35 per person, $125 per team of four. At the door it is $40 per person and $150 per team of four
For more information: 954.725.7200
More information at http://www.bocaratonchamber.com/bfd

:: Beauty Cocktails & Sushi at The Blue Fish

Where: The Blue Fish, 110 E. Atlantic Ave. #100, Delray Beach, FL 33445

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Please note that we have sold over 50 tickets and we are limited to 100 guests.
Purchase your tickets today! Pre-paid Tickets will end soon.
$10 includes two drinks and delicious appetizers.
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Join Drs. Jason Pozner and Kenneth Beer on the latest concoctions for beauty salvation, presented by doctors who participate in FDA testing!
Join us for fabulous food & delicious cocktails at the Blue Fish in Delray Beach!
All our docs will be on hand to answer all your questions about aesthetic
improvements both surgical and nonsurgical-so think 'em up, write 'em
down and bring 'em in! Beauty is part of the menu at the Blue Fish on August 6th! Don't miss out!

Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and great drinks at the Blue Fish while mixing and learning about new beauty treatments available through Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center ( http://www.smacboca.com).
Limited to the first 50 pre-paid guests.
Event will benefit The Palm Beach International Film Festival!
$10 includes two drinks and delicious appetizers.
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Beauty Cocktails & Sushi at The Blue Fish

:: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Team Challenge Information Meeting

Where: Whole Foods 1400 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Time: 7:00 PM

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Team Challenge Information Meeting

Come to an information meeting to find out how you can get your all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas this December through Team Challenge, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's half marathon training program.
http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/Teams/Florida_Chapter.htm

:: CityPlace Uncorked

Where: The Harriet Himmel Theater, City Place West Palm Beach

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Downtown West Palm Beach's premier food and wine event - CityPlace Uncorked, presented by ABC Fine Wine & Spirits - returns to The Harriet Himmel Theater on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The flavorful affair pairs some of the world's premium wines, presented by Republic National Distributing Company, with an array of epicurean delights from a record number of CityPlace restaurants this year, including Blue Martini; Brewzzi; Carousel Can Can Café; City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill; Il Bellagio; Kona Grill; Ovations! Catering; Ruth's Chris Steak House; Saito's Japanese Steakhouse; Taverna Opa; Thai Jo; Wet Willies; Wild Ginger Asian Bistro. An artfully prepared dessert table will be another sweet feature with Starbucks coffee, fresh-baked pastries from Panera Bread and decadent treats from Mamma Che Buono and The Cheesecake Factory.
Proceeds from the silent auction at Uncorked will benefit West Palm 100, a nonprofit social and civic organization comprised of the area's most prominent young professionals who are dedicated to supporting West Palm Beach's children, families and neighborhoods through donations of time and resources.
West Palm 100 members Shannon Fox and Katherine Kress are co-chairs and Jennifer Sullivan and Jennifer Mahoney are the honorary chairs of the silent auction, which features items such as a one-night stay at Hotel Biba, tickets to a Palm Beach Dramaworks show, a gift certificate to Top of the Point, and a romantic dinner for two at The Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach, plus merchandise and gift cards from CityPlace's shops and restaurants.
"We are looking forward to working with West Palm 100 for another extraordinary event this year," said Ryan Hallihan, general manager of CityPlace. "The evening is an incredible opportunity for guests to get a taste of CityPlace's newest restaurants and longtime favorites, all while we give back to the community at the same time."
Republic National Distributing Company will offer samples of more than 100 varieties of wine at this year's event, including top-rated selections that are sure to please both the novice and aficionado.
A limited number of tickets are available for CityPlace Uncorked's newly upgraded VIP section, which offers early admission with an extra VIP hour, an exclusive sampling of fine wine, and food from Ruth's Chris Steak House and Ovations! Catering.
Also on the menu this year is live entertainment provided by B.B. King Pure Blues Band from the soon-to-be famous restaurant opening at CityPlace this Fall, and an outdoor cigar lounge provided by Lost City Cigars, which opens in August.
The CityPlace Uncorked after-hours party will be held at City Cellar immediately following the event at 10 p.m. After-party specials include $3 Van Gogh Vodka cocktails, $6 Van Gogh Vodka martinis, $3 glasses of selected wines and $5 pizzas. VIPs will receive a complimentary glass of Piper Heidsieck Champagne and a free pizza.
Sponsors include ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Republic National Distributing Company, Cheney Brothers, Boca Raton Magazine, Florida Table and 97.9 WRMF FM.
Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $60 per person in advance or $75 at the door. They can be purchased at ABC Fine Wine & Sprits, Brewzzi, City Cellar, CityPlace guest services or at www.completeticketsolutions.com http://www.completeticketsolutions.com/" Target="_blank">http://www.completeticketsolutions.com/. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $100, which can be purchased at www.completeticketsolutions.com http://www.completeticketsolutions.com/" Target="_blank">http://www.completeticketsolutions.com/ or by calling (866) 449-2489.
For more information, please visit www.cityplaceuncorked.com http://www.cityplaceuncorked.com.
About CityPlace
CityPlace's Italian-inspired architecture and fresh menu of destination shopping, dining and entertainment positions the 72-acre property as a signature component of Downtown West Palm Beach. The open-air, mixed-use center is the leading visitor destination in Palm Beach County and offers more than 100 shops and restaurants, including popular theme destinations; close to 600 private homes, live/work lofts, and luxury condominiums; a restored 1920s church adapted to serve as a multi-purpose cultural center; a Muvico IMAX cinema complex; a stellar lineup of free weekly entertainment; plus a spectacular show fountain in the center of the main plaza. The most recent addition is an 18-story, $110-million Class A office tower that has set a new benchmark for luxury office space in Florida. For more information about CityPlace, please call (561) 366-1000 or visit http://www.cityplace.com.

:: Mamma Mia!

Where: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach

Time: 8:00 PM

Seen by over 30 million people around the world, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! is inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA's songs. From "Dancing Queen" and "S.O.S." to "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me," MAMMA MIA! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found.
http://www.kravis.org

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