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‘The Polar Express Train Ride’ will delight South Florida kids again starting Dec. 3
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Nearly 300 people attend Boca Chamber’s Wine & Jazz event with auction
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John Webb, Troy McLellan, Jason Aube, Ron Wichowski By Dale King
The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce held its annual Wine & Jazz night on Saturday, Nov. 5. For this year’s annual festivity, the Chamber added an auction. Officials report the event was a wine and jazz aficionados’ dream come true, with more than 40 varieties of wine being featured. Nearly 300 guests attended. Attendees listened to music from the jazz group, ESG All-Star Band, while they tasted delicious delicacies from various local restaurants such as Oceans 234, Max’s Grille, Prezzo, Umberto’s and The Boca RaCommunity
ton, where the event was held. Organizers added: “We would be remiss if we didn’t mention Clyde Mays and Cure Cocktails who delivered some awesome spirits.” T he auction enticed the crowd to bid on more than 60 items representing everything from dog boarding and grooming to three hours on a magnificent 52-foot yacht. Topping off the event, in the VIP Lounge, was a large dance floor with music from DJ Kris Prime where VIP guests danced the night away and enjoyed delicious food offerings.
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‘The Polar Express Train Ride’ will delight South Florida kids again starting Dec. 3 By Dale King
Rail Events Productions, Experience Kissimmee and the Brightline high-speed railroad system are celebrating the return of one of the most talked-about family experiences of the year. The Polar Express Train Ride – based on the book and movie that offers kids a wonderful holiday experience – will begin boarding for the 2022 holiday season on Dec. 3 at the MiamiCentral Station. This is the fourth year that The Polar Express Train Ride will provide spirited fun and frolic for families of all ages. Individual and group tickets are now available for purchase online at miamithepolareexpressride.com. Guests are encouraged to book early as the beloved holiday tradition is expected to sell out. Ticket prices range from $45 to $75, depending on the ticket type, date and time of the ride. November 11 - November 17, 2022
The adventure of this holiday classic comes to life when the festive Brightline train departs on a journey led by a cast of talented, costumed actors. Set to the music of the motion picture soundtrack, the ride allows passengers to relive the magic of this story as they are whisked away on the Polar Express for a one-hour trip to meet and interact with Santa Claus. Once passengers are on board, the conductor will work his way through the coach and punch golden tickets before hot chocolate and delicious shortbread cookies from Walkers Shortbread are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, “The Polar Express,” by Chris Van Allsburg, as Santa and his helpers board the train to greet and present each guest with the first gift of Christmas. Van Allsburg’s classic Christmas picture book tells www.bocaratontribune.com
the story of a boy who takes a magical Christmas Eve train ride to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa. First published in 1985, “The Polar Express” became an instance family favorite and has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide. In 1986, it won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for illustration. During the trip, characters on each coach enjoy unforgettable onboard entertainment – just like in the film. Specially choreographed song and dance will take place along with fun games and distinctive character interactions. Each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell and souvenir golden ticket in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip. Like the kids in the book, families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride. Guests can also visit the Walkers Online Shop and use Coupon Code PEXMIA to save 20 percent on your next order of Walkers Shortbread. This offer expires 12/31/22. Patrons travelling from West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale can make the experience even more fun by booking Brightline to The Polar Express that leaves from Brightline MiamiCentral Station. Community
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Boca’s Addison Restaurant becomes ‘Gotham City’ for a dynamic Halloween celebration By Dale King
Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight? If you remember that famous line delivered by the Joker (Jack Nicholson) in the first “Batman” film – the one that starred Michael Keaton -- you may have been one of the 350 costume-clad folks who attended the Halloween night Gotham City party at Boca Raton’s Addison Restaurant. When the sun went down that evening, a “Rogues Gallery” of villains and heroes took to the streets of the community that the Caped Crusader and Robin call home. Guests from this year’s Halloween at the Addison – Gotham party are still talking about what a wonderful time they had. Attendees partied Gotham Citystyle – dancing the night away with two DJs spinning tunes along with a live band in the courtyard. The Addison’s Five Star Diamond award-winning food was served alongside craft cocktails and a cookie bar sponsored by Blueprint Cookies. All tickets included entry, food, open bar and entertainment. VIP ticket
upgrades added a three-course, tableside dinner, champagne bottle service and complimentary valet parking. No details were left behind when it came to décor by The Event Group – from the Iceberg Lounge to the super scary Arkham Asylum walk-through, with the Addison team turning the courtyard into Gotham City via expert video-mapping. Like the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin, good prevailed over evil that night. A percentage of the ticket sales went to support Boca Helping Hands, an organization that has provided food, medical and financial assistance to the community for more than 20 years. This year’s sponsors included: - Mark Traverso and Conor Walton - The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum - Seminole Coconut Creek Casino - Custom DJ Services - Timeline Video Productions - Munoz Photography - The Event Group
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