Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Barrys Buzz March 29, 2012

Boca Raton Councilwoman Constance Scott is working for the Small Business Development Center for Palm Beach State College.
Delray Beach Mayor Woodie McDuffie filed papers to challenge Elections Supervisor Susan Bucher.
The Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery is planning to build a facility at I-95 and Palmetto Park Road, to open in 2013.
FP&L is going for a rate hike of $690 million, costing the average homeowner an additional $7 per month, but reducing the fuel surcharge of $4 per month. FP&L made $1 Billion in profits last year.
South Tech Academy student Billy Myrtle won the grand prize at the Venus Williams’ ElevenbyVenus contest at the Interncontinental Hotel in Miami Beach. His T-shirt design will be sold and included in Venus's Spring Collection with proceeds to benefit the New World School of the Arts. Billy will also get courtside tickets to see Venus play at the Sony Ericson Tournament in Key Biscayne and an Autographed, limited edition tennis racket. Billy was one of two High School kids who's work made it into the contest... the other top 11 were all college students.
George Bettinger's "Mom & Pop Shop" can be heard everyday at 4 PM on www.hotmix106.com, a show that combines classic rock with zany comedy. Contact Georgebettinger@aol.com.
Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Lynn University political professor Dr. Robert Watson, Sun-Sentinel editorial editor Tony Fins, former editor Kingsley Guy and World Trade Center chairman Al Zucaro in front of an audience of Lynn Students from the stage of the Wold Center for the Performing Arts at Lynn University, site of the Oct. 22 final Presidential debates.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres are Mirror Mirror and Wrath of the Titans. Movies opening at the Delray theatre are Footnote and Musical Chairs.
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School vs. Omni Middle School and Park Vista High School vs. Dreyfoos School for the Arts are the final four bands in the Battle of the Bands at 7 p.m. Friday at the Spanish River Performing Arts Center, 2400 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Tickets are free. Call 561.829.3222 or email themediagoddess@pobox.com.
Caldwell Theatre presents the musical “Working”,now throughApril 1. Ticket info at www.caldwelltheatre.com.
“I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It On The Road” musical now plays through April 8 at the Delray Beach Playhouse. Tickets are $30. Call 561.272.1281 x 4 or visit www.delraybeachplayhouse.com.
Plans for the new I-95/Spanish Blvd. interchange will be unveiled today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center on the campus of Florida Atlantic University.
Jake Ehrenreich brings his one man show to the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Friday March 30, 8 p.m.
Frank T. Brogan, Chancellor of the State University System of Florida and former president of Florida Atlantic University will speak at a League of Women Voters luncheon at noon on March 31 at Benvenuto Restaurant in Boynton Beach. Cost is $50. Call 561.392.1262 for more information and reservations.
Jan McArt presents The BeatleManiacs at Lynn University Wold Center March 31 and April 1. Call 561.237.7707.
The Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF), which takes place Thursday, April 12, through Thursday, April 19, will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to beloved actress June Lockhart at their Silver Screen Splash, a Sunday brunch event that will take place at The Lake Pavilion on the Waterfront on April 15.
Congressional Candidate Adam Hasner speaks at a Luxury Chamber networking event, 6 p.m. April 17.
American Jewish Committee presents a Conversation with Consuls’ General: Critical Issues: The Impact of a Changing Middle East with Gael de Maisonneuve, France; Eva Alexandra Countess Kendrffy, Germany; Chaim Snacham, Israel; and Kevin McGurgan, United Kingdom, moderated by Palm Beach Post Editorial Page Editor, Randy Schultz, 7:30 p.m. April 17 at Temple Beth El, 333 SW 4th Ave. Boca Raton. This free event is open to the public but reservations are required at www.ajc.org/palmbeachconsuls2012 or call 561.994.7286.
Get ready for the 3rd annual Fine Wines & Canines fundraising event at Royal Palm Place on Wed, April 18th from 5:30 - 8pm. Tickets will be going on sale shortly and are only $25 in advance this year and $35 at the door. Please LIKE the fan page to stay informed. www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-Wines-and-Canines/142286175838590.
Parade Productions, Boca Raton’s newest theatre company, will present a premier reading of South Florida playwright Stuart Meltzers comedy, Better Than Damn Good on April 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., at the Studio at Mizner Park. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased on-line at www.paradeproductions.org, or by calling 866-811-4111
The ground breaking for the new Boca Raton downtown Library will now be April 24.
The Center For Group Counseling at 22455 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton presents a $60 writing workshop, Memories, Milestones and Memoirs on three Friday Mornings, April 27, May 4, and May 11 from 10 am to 12:30 pm, with instructor Emily Rosen, www.emilyrosen424.com. Call 561 477 8727. or 561 483 5300. erosen424@aol.com.
Office Depot and SCORE presents a free business conference April 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lynn University. Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2732901181.
If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more info.
Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), the West Boca Leaders networking group and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce; with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Website; www.publicrelations.nu; email: pr@publicrelations.nu, or fax column items to 561.4510000. His blog is on the Jewish Journal website at www.floridajewishjournal.com - http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Barrys Buzz March 22, 2012

Florida Atlantic Director Craig Angelos is leaving the post after successfully building the athletic program. Congrats to Emily Lily, Boca Events coordinator and Frank Correggio, fire service PIO, on their retirement.
The $39.5 million Dixie Highway flyover connecting Boca Raton to Deerfield Beach, will open in mid-March.
The BankAtlantic sale to BB&T is back on. Office Depot Chairman Neil Austrian made 46.8 million in 2011.
U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch opened his re-election campaign office in the Kings Point Shopping Center.
State Rep. Joe Abruzzo will run for a new Senate seat in western Palm Beach County. Rep. Steve Perman picks up Century Village from Irv Slosberg and gets all of south palm beach county west of the Turnpike.
State Sen. Elyn Bogdanoff is mulling a race against State Sen. Maria Sachs.
U.S. Congressman Allen West spoke at two state GOP fundraising dinners in the Midwest for his house colleagues reelection campaigns, building up chits for his own reelection campaign and getting increased visibility throughout the country for his exposure as a potential vice presidential running mate which he initially expressed interest on the barry epstein live internet television show months ago.
Political activist Roger Stone can’t run for U.S. Senate as a Libertarian as he did not join the party by Dec. 31.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office is seeking volunteers with horses for the south county extension of its COP mounted patrol. Applicants should email Major Helmut Schmidt at hsch527@bellsouth.net.
Boca Raton commodities trader Martin Bedick is being investigated by regulators for deceptive trade practices after being kicked out of various commodity trade associations for deception and lying to investigators.
From our brand new studio in Boca Raton, Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring PR guru Jay VanVechten, discussing the (www.boatingbeachbash.com), Boca Boating Beach Bash, David Quilleon, Executive Director of the Palm Beach Pops and Sun-Sentinel columnist Kingsley Guy. Watch to win free movie tickets to the Cinemark Theatre. Next week’s show will be on the stage of the Wold Center for the Performing Arts at Lynn University, site of the Oct. 22 final Presidential debates with guests, Sentinel editorial page editor Antonio Fins, World Trade Center chairman Al Zucaro, Watson and Guy, in front of a live Lynn studio audience. It will be on the internet in two parts on March 30 and April 6 at 10 a.m.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres are The Hunger Games and Musical Chairs (Boynton Beach). Movies opening at the Movies of Delray are The Matchmaker and the Deep Blue Sea.
Caldwell Theatre presents the musical “Working”,now throughApril 1. Ticket info at www.caldwelltheatre.com.
“I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It On The Road” musical opens tomorrow, March 31 through April 8 at the Delray Beach Playhouse. Tickets are $30. Call 561.272.1281 x 4 or visit www.delraybeachplayhouse.com.
Boca Raton Boating & Beach Bash, the largest event of its kind in the U.S. for people with disabilities is Saturday March 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spanish River Park. To RSVP and for more information, visit www.boatingbeacbash.com.
A new TD Bank opens March 24. Festivities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m. Give-a-ways.
Boca Bacchanal is Sunday, March 25 at Mizner Park. Tickets at www.bocabacchanal.com.
Plans for the new I-95/Spanish Blvd. interchange will be unveiled March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center on the campus of Florida Atlantic University.
Frank T. Brogan, Chancellor of the State University System and former president of FAU, speaks at a League of Women Voters $50 lunch March 31 at Benvenuto Restaurant, Boynton Beach. Call 561.392.1262 for more information.
Jan McArt presents The BeatleManiacs at Lynn University Wold Center March 31 and April 1. Call 561.237.7707.
Sweet Charity is at Spanish River High School April 12-15 with 40 cast members.Call 561.241.2020 for more info or visit www.spanishriver.org for early bird ticket pricing before April 1.
The ground breaking for the new Boca Raton downtown Library has been moved to April 24.
Get ready for the 3rd annual Fine Wines & Canines fundraising event at Royal Palm Place on Wed, April 18th from 5:30 - 8pm. Tickets will be going on sale shortly and are only $25 in advance this year and $35 at the door. Please LIKE the fan page to stay informed. www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-Wines-and-Canines/142286175838590.
Parade Productions, Boca Raton’s newest theatre company, will present a premier reading of South Florida playwright Stuart Meltzers comedy, Better Than Damn Good on April 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., at the Studio at Mizner Park. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased on-line at www.paradeproductions.org,or by calling 866-811-4111 The Center For Group Counseling at 22455 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton presents a $60 writing workshop, Memories, Milestones and Memoirs on three Friday Mornings, April 27, May 4, and May 11 from 10 am to 12:30 pm, with instructor Emily Rosen, www.emilyrosen424.com. Call 561 477 8727. or 561 483 5300. erosen424@aol.com.
Office Depot and SCORE presents a free business conference April 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lynn University. Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2732901181.
If you would like to save money on your existing AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more info.
70 years ago today, Libby Epstein gave birth to her first born son.
Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), the West Boca Leaders networking group and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce; with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Website; www.publicrelations.nu; email: pr@publicrelations.nu, or fax column items to 561.4510000. His blog is on the Jewish Journal website at www.floridajewishjournal.com - http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Barrys Buzz - March 15

Chair of the Lynn University Board of Trustees, Christine Lynn, has donated $500,000.00 to the university in honor of the 50th anniversary of the school.
Incumbent Boca Raton City Councilman Anthony Majhess beat back challenger Frank Chapman, despite endorsements from all the other Council members and overwhelming 2 to 1 spending odds.
Former Republican appointed Palm Beach County Tax Collector Peter Carney filed papers Tuesday, changing his registration to Democrat, to challenge incumbent Tax Collector Anne Gannon in the August Democratic primary.
Newly appointed State Attorney Peter Anonacci, will not run for the seat, paving the way for former State Senator and Drug Czar Dave Aronberg to run, literally unopposed as Republican Party Chief Sid Dinerstein conceded the difficulty of a Republican to win a county wide seat.
SouthTech Academy Seniors, Jeanice Martinez and Juan Guerrero, competed against 1,700 students in the state DECA competition and will be advancing to the International competition in Salt Lake City.
From our brand new studio in Boca Raton, Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Miami Herald and Gossip Extra.com gossip columnist Jose Lambiet, Stand Among Friends Founder Sean Friedkin, discussing the Boca Boating Beach Bash (www.boatingbeachbash.com), Jewish Republican activist Alan Bergstein, Sun-Sentinel columnists, Lynn University political professor Dr. Robert Watson and Kingsley Guy. Watch to win free movie tickets to the Cinemark Theatre.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres are 21Jump Street, Being Ryan, Seeking Justice and Jeff, Who Lives At Home. Movies opening at the Delray theatre are Delicacy and W.E. The Matchmaker opens March 23 in Delray.
Caldwell Theatre presents the musical “Working”, Now-April 1. Ticket info at www.caldwelltheatre.com.
A tribute to Frank Sinatra, “Come Fly Away” is playing at the Kravis Center.
On Sat, March 17, at 3 pm, author JoJo Capece will discuss her new book at the West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7 in Boca Raton. Capece draws from her background in art, public relations, and diplomacy to create a novel of suspense and intrigue about the adventures American expatriate Bébé Deverton’s experiences while living in Rome. Capece infuses her first novel with romance, humor and the passion and splendor of the Eternal City. A book signing follows her talk and video presentation.
Boca Raton Theatre Guild presents Sweet Charity through March 18 at the Sugar Sand Park Willow Theatre. 300 S. Military Trail. Call 561.347.3948 for $20 tickets or visit www.brtg.org. For more information, call 561.948.2601.
The Original Florida Follies is at Olympic Heights High March 18. Call 954.956.2626 for ticket information.
Dr. Larry Kawa, hosts Eric Cantor at a 7:30 dinner at the Boca Marriott March 17. Call 561.789.4271 for details.
The 6th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA is March 7th - 18th. See www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or 866-571-ARTS.
Nine Florida Grand Opera Young Artists are joined by the Lynn University Philharmonia Orchestra performing highlights from some of the most popular and famous arias from FGO’s current season, including La Boheme, Romeo and Juliette, Rigoletto and La Rondine on Sat. March 17, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 at 4 p.m at the Lynn University Wold Performing Arts Center, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Tickets are $65, $50 and $45. Call 237-9000 or visit http://lynn.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=%22350941%22.
Former president Bill Clinton speaks at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on March 20.
Condoleeza Rice speaks at the Breakers for the Boys and Girls Club, March 21. Call 561.683.3287 for tickets.
Boca Raton Boating & Beach Bash, the largest event of its kind in the U.S. for people with disabilities is March 24, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Spanish River Park. To RSVP and more information, visit www.boatingbeacbash.com.
A new TD Bank opens March 24. Festivities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m. Give-a-ways.
The ground breaking for the new Boca Raton downtown Library will be April 10.
Get ready for the 3rd annual Fine Wines & Canines fundraising event at Royal Palm Place on Wed, April 18th from 5:30 - 8pm. Tickets will be going on sale shortly and are only $25 in advance this year and $35 at the door. Please LIKE the fan page to stay informed. www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-Wines-and-Canines/142286175838590.
The Center For Group Counseling at 22455 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton will be the venue for the writing workshop, Memories, Milestones and Memoirs, for people who have stories to tell, who want to improve their writing skills, who are looking for feedback and just plain fun, to take place on three Friday Mornings, April 27, May 4, and May 11 from 10 am to 12:30 pm, with instructor Emily Rosen, M.S., M.A. www.emilyrosen424.com. Call 561 477 8727. Cost is $60. for the three sessions. For sign up information, call 561 483 5300 . erosen424@aol.com.
If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more info.
High School students can join the Veterans Volunteer Club to get community service credits for graduation by volunteering their extra time for Veterans needs. Email PR.Group@juno.com for further information.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Saturday to the Irish and those who wish they were!
Barry Epstein, APR, president of barry r. epstein associates, inc., is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is the president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), the West Boca Leaders networking group and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. His website is www.publicrelations.nu. His emails are pr@publicrelations.nu and barry@ luxurychamber.com His blog is: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com. Fax column items to 561.451.0000.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Barrys Buzz March 8, 2012

Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith has made a $50,000 donation to Florida Atlantic University for its football stadium.
Boca City Councilwoman Constance Scott retired March 2 as a 13 year business banker with Citibank.
MLS, used by real estate agents to list homes, now requires that agents disclose if a bank owns the property.
Lynn University president Kevin Ross will be among the honorees of the Ultimate CEO Awards by the South Florida Business Journal April 5. 5:30 p.m. at the Breakers. Go to www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/event/63172.
Barry University sold WXEL-TV Channel 42 to a local group headed by Bernie Henneberg for $1,446.102.
Aerospace Technologies Group opened its new headquarters in Boca Raton on Monday with fanfare that included a fighter jet flyover and a color guard. But the star of the show was Jackie Autry, widow of Gene Autry, billed as "American's Favorite Singing Cowboy." Employees dubbed their new building "Autry House," saluting the woman who has funded the company's decade-long climb to 130 employees and $22 million in sales. The company makes window shades for commercial airliners and business jets. Autry, who was married to the Hollywood star of film, TV and radio for 17 years, owns 96 percent of the company, an investment that executives say is in the "tens of millions." She cited both her late husband's love of aviation and the company's product potential as reasons for her interest.
Suncoast Community High School paid $12,000 for teacher John Slattery’s funeral. School board member Debra Robinson called the decision a 'brain fart'.
Curtains plays at West Boca High School tonight, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Cost is $15. Call 561.672.2064 for tickets.
From our brand new studio in Boca Raton, Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Miami Herald and Gossip Extra.com gossip columnist Jose Lambiet, PR Guru Jay Van Vechten, heading up the Boca Boating Beach Bash (www.boatingbeachbash.com), Palm Beach Film and Television Commission Director of Operations Michelle Hillery on the upcoming Student Showcase Wednesday at Lynn University's Wold Theatre for the Performing Arts. Watch to win free movie tickets to the Cinemark Theatre.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres Friday are; A Thousand Words, John Carter, Friends With Kids and Silent House.
Watch FAU mens basketball on ESPN this weekend as part of the March Madness Tournaments.
Caldwell Theatre presents the musical “Working”, Now-April 1. Ticket info at www.caldwelltheatre.com.
Boca Raton Theatre Guild presents Sweet Charity March 2-18 at the Sugar Sand Park Willow Theatre. 300 S. Military Trail. Call 561.347.3948 for $20 tickets or visit www.brtg.org. For more information, call 561.948.2601.
Nat King Cole Generations Concert with Mary Wilson, Brett Loewenstern and child violin prodigy Branna Kahane is tonight at BB King’s Blues Club, City Place, West Palm Beach. Call 5611.213.8209 or email to info@natkingcolefoundation.org for info. You can buy tickets at natkingcolefoundation.org.
The Original Florida Follies is at Olympic Heights High March 11and 18. Call 954.956.2626 for ticket information.
The Boca Raton municipal election is Tuesday, March 13. As they say in Chicago, vote early and vote often.
Dr. Larry Kawa, hosts Eric Cantor at a 7:30 dinner at the Boca Marriott March 17. Call 561.789.4271 for details.
The 6th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA is March 7th - 18th. See www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or 866-571-ARTS.
The 26th Annual JARC Gala Dinner Dance with keynote speaker Marlee Matlin and emceed by WPTV Anchor Michael Williams will be Sunday, March 11,6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner at Boca West Country Club. Call 558.2550.
Nine Florida Grand Opera Young Artists are joined by the Lynn University Philharmonia Orchestra performing highlights from some of the most popular and famous arias from FGO’s current season, including La Boheme, Romeo and Juliette, Rigoletto and La Rondine on Sat. March 17, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 at 4 p.m at the Lynn University Wold Performing Arts Center, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Tickets are $65, $50 and $45. Call 237-9000 or visit http://lynn.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=%22350941%22.
Condoleeza Rice speaks at the Breakers for the Boys and Girls Club, March 21. Call 561.683.3287 for tickets.
Boca Raton Boating & Beach Bash, the largest event of its kind in the U.S. for people with disabilities is March 24, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Spanish River Park. To RSVP and more information, visit www.boatingbeacbash.com.
A new TD Bank opens March 24. Festivities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m. Give-a-ways.
The ground breaking for the new Boca Raton downtown Library will be April 10.
Get ready for the 3rd annual Fine Wines & Canines fundraising event at Royal Palm Place on Wed, April 18th from 5:30 - 8pm. Tickets will be going on sale shortly and are only $25 in advance this year and $35 at the door. Please LIKE the fan page to stay informed. www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-Wines-and-Canines/142286175838590.
If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more info.
High School students can join the Veterans Volunteer Club to get community service credits for graduation by volunteering their extra time for Veterans needs. Email PR.Group@juno.com for further information.
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour Sat. eve for Daylight Savings Time-Should be all year round.
Barry Epstein, APR, president of barry r. epstein associates, inc., is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is the president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), the West Boca Leaders networking group and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. His website is www.publicrelations.nu. His emails are pr@publicrelations.nu and barry@ luxurychamber.com His blog is: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com. Fax column items to 561.451.0000.