West Boca Drama Department Present Almost, Maine

almost,maineThe West Boca Drama Department at West Boca High is presenting the play Almost, Maine on November 20-22, 2014. Almost, Maine is an endearing comedy about people falling in and out of love. John Cariani, the playwright, wove together nine romantic tales of love. It was selected by the American National Theatre as one of the most outstanding regional theatre productions of the 2004-05 season.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. on November 20, 21, 22 and 2 p.m. on November 22nd. Tickets are $15 or $24 for season tickets. The Department will be putting on The Addam’s Family in March 2015. For tickets, call 561-672-2066. West Boca High School is located at 12811 Glades Road.
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Top Ten Things to Do in West Boca This Weekend

toptenlogoartofwineCelebrate the Art of Wine at the Boca Museum of Art on November 13th. This special event features Buty Winery from Walla, Walla, Washington. The program is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 for members and $50 for non-members.

Dance the Night Away at the Delray Marketplace Amphitheater on November 13th at 6 p.m. Free concert by The Fusion Band.

LEGO in the Library on November 13th at 3 p.m. The West Boca Branch invites kids ages 5-10 to show off their building skills. Kids ages 7 and up are invited to Minecraft Mania on November 15th at 10 a.m. Please preregister for these programs by calling 561-470-1600.
SIMPLYTINAEnjoy the Music at the Shops at Boca Center on November 14th from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Featuring Simply Tina, a Tina Turner Tribute Band.
200px-Good-People-Playbill-02-11Spend a night at the theatre on November 12 through 14th. Wold Performing Arts Center presents the play, Good People, by David Lindsay-Abaire. The play was nominated for 2 Tony awards in 2011. This event is free.
Sip some wine at the 5th Annual Wine & Food Festival on November 14th – 16th. The celebration takes place at FAU in Boca Raton. Purchase tickets online for the Vineyard Party, The Grand Tasting or the Craft Brew Battle.

treelightingWatch them light the tree at The Shops at Boca Center, November 15th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tree Lighting and First Snowfall Celebration including holiday music, cookies and Santa.
oarRock Out! at the OAR concert on November 15th at 7 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Special Guest Andy Grammer. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Experience the Heat at the 4th Annual Chili Cook Off on November 16th from 12 to 5 p.m. Presented by the FAU Chapters of Alpha Epsilon Pi and Phi Delta Theta to benefit The Repair the World Fund and The ALS Foundation. Please preregister for this event at Mizner Park.
lightthenightwalkstarsWalk for a Cause on November 15th at Sunset Cover Amphitheater. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk. For more information, call 888-478-8550. Or join the South Palm Beach County Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation on Moving Day, November 16th at FAU Stadium.
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Help Out the West Boca Girl Scouts!

cornucopiaWest Boca Juniors Troop 20372  is collecting Thanksgiving dinner items to help give Thanksgiving dinners to families with kids who wouldn’t otherwise be able to have a special dinner.  Last year the troop had enough items for 6 entire Thanksgiving dinners. Dinner baskets went to families at Florence Fuller and Whispering Pines. Their goal this year is at least 12 dinners.
girl_scoutsTroop 20372 has been together for over 4 years. Recently the girls made pumpkins and goody bags for the children spending Halloween in the hospital. The Girl Scouts would appreciate it if you dropped off your donations at Whispering Pines on November 10th at 6:30 p.m. Or you can email [email protected] to arrange for pick-up.

Top Ten Things to Do in West Boca This Weekend

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Listen to The Rodeo Clowns on November 6th at the Amphitheater in Delray Marketplace. Premier Country Rock Band. Free concert.
events_turnstilesPay Tribute to Billy Joel at The Meatball Room on November 7th at 8 p.m. Featuring The Turnstiles. $20 per ticket. Call 561-409-4111.
freshbeatTime to go Bananas! at The Fresh Beat Band concert on November 7th in Mizner Park. Concert starts at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Get tickets through Ticketmaster.
Read Together at the Glades Public Library on November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Join them for a special story time featuring the book “Reading Makes You Feel Good” and a performance by the Ballet Palm Beach dance company. All ages. Preregister.
everdayraptureExperience Everyday Rapture (R) on November 7th and 8th at 8 p.m. and November 8th and 9th at 2 p.m. Presented by The Boca Raton Theatre Guild at The Willow Theatre. Tickets are $35 with a preview price of $28 on November 7th. Call 561-347-3948
freebirdsTake in a Free Movie on November 8th at The Shops at Boca Center  Free Birds is showing at 6:30 pm. Thanksgiving coloring station from 6 to 6:30 and pictures with an inflatable turkey.
Burt-Maxs-Bow-Wow-and-Meow-2014-Tri-county-LCD-Screens_578x320-PixelsBow Wow and Meow for Tri-County Animal Rescue on November 8th from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets include 2 free drinks and appetizers at Burt & Max’s in Delray Marketplace. $20 in advance, $25 at door; children under 12 free. Call 561-482-8110 for tickets.
vivienCelebrate Vivien Leigh at Libby Dodson’s Live production on November 8th at 7:30 p.m. and November 9th at 4 p.m. Playing at the Wold Performing Arts Center.
Visit the Promenade at Coconut Creek for the South Florida Parenting Holiday Festival on November 8th and 9th. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 per person and includes snow tubing, igloo and snow area, Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting and more.
Remember the Holocaust at the 13th Annual Kristallnacht Film Festival. November 9th, 2014 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. At the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Campus located at 9901 Donna Klein Blvd in Boca Raton. Call 561-716-5107 for more information.
 
 

Top Ten Things to Do in West Boca This Weekend

trickortreatdmTrick or Treat at Delray Marketplace on October 30th from 6 to 8 p.m. Hay rides, craft stations, face paining and more. Music by The Party Dogs in the amphitheater.
sunsetcovehalloweenExperience the Beat at the Trick or Beats Festival on October 31st and November 1st at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. Tickets available for purchase online.
Promo-HalloweenpartyAdults can have a Spook-tacular time at TAP in Delray Marketplace on October 31st. Costumer contest and Halloween themed mixed drafts.
hungrybear2Krush Hunger at the Concert November 1st at The Shops at Boca Center. Free Concert starts at 6 p.m. Part of Feeding South Florida Event.  Donate canned goods, visit Lynn University Basketball Teams and bring your teddy bear. For more information, go to www.krushonline.com.
Opening_Arts_ExhibitionPreview the Art at the Season Opening Reception of the Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery, November 2, 2014, 1 to 4 p.m.
leonardbernsteinListen to the Music of Leonard Bernstein at the Wold Performing Arts Center on November 1st and 2nd. Featuring Marshall Turkin and The Classic Jazz Ensemble. For tickets call 561-237-9000 or go to www.lynn.edu/tickets.
carrie-aCatch the last weekend of Carrie, the musical at West Boca High School. Presented by Slow Burn Theatre Company.
swashbucklingDo some Swashbuckling at Boca Center on November 2nd starting at 11 a.m. Free kids meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rocco’s Tacos or Brio, mermaids, pirates and the 34 foot Pirate Ship Avenger.
Make and Take a Musical Instrument at the Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park on November 2nd at 11:30 a.m. One hour program, $5 per project.
swingSwing! at The Wick on October 30th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., October 31st at 7:30 p.m.and November 1st at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and November 2nd at 2 p.m. Tickets are $58 and $62 online.