Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Page Two: Barrys Buzz April 10, 2013

     The Luxury Chamber presents Subway Guru Larry Feldman 6 to 8 p.m. April 22 in the new Subway Cafe at the FAU stadium. Former U.S. Senator and Florida Governor Bob Graham speaks at the same time on May 20 at Promise Health Care in Boca Raton. Register at www.luxurychamber.com.
   Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie, endorsed by Mayor Susan Welchel, will run for Mayor and opened a Facebook page for the campaign.
   Boca Raton will send out an RFP for a restaurant on the former Wildflower site at Palmetto Park Road and the Intracoastal waterway in the spring and then issue an RFP for the Spanish River Park site between property owned by the Broken Sound Club and the Spanish River Library on the north side.
   West Boca High nabbed the Palm Beach County Teacher of the Year honor, and the Employee of the Year went to Eagles Landing Middle School.
   West Boca High senior Jade Zaroff is off to Emerson College in Boston with a $1,000 Scholarship from the Carbonell Awards Board of Directors.
   Office Depot and Office Max have appointed a 6 man committee for a new CEO search. Both incumbents will also be considered. The merger includes a $30 million termination fee if either one pursues alternatives to the proposed merger. The FTC prevents the deal closing for 30 days after reviewing it.
    Legacy Bank is on life support with the lowest possible ratings. Industry experts expect a takeover by the Feds.
   Matthew Bogdanoff, son of former State Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff, is the new Florida regional director of the Republican Jewish Coalition in Boca Raton.
   Palm Beach County Agriculture generates $1.2 billion annually, including a vegetable crop of $355 million.
   The Boca Raton Airport Authority sued the Federal Aviation Administration over the planned closure of the airport's control tower, which will remain open.
    On behalf of Rick Newman Please check this out: http://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/qb52/ricknewmanfund.
    The Addams Family is at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft.Lauderdale through April 21. Go to www.browardcenter.org or call 954.462.0222.
    Brad Zimmerman's hilarious one man show, My Son The Waiter - A Jewish Tragedy has been extended at the Stage Door Theatre, 8036 Sample Road, Coral Springs through May 5. Beu Jest plays through May 12. Purchase tickets at stagedoortheatre.com or call 954.344.7765.
    Lungs is at the Theatre at Arts Garage, 180 NE First St. Delray Beach through April 14. Visit www.artsgarage.org or call 561.450.6357 for info and tickets.  
    The Palm Beach International Film Festival closes April 11. Visit www.pbifilmfest.org for details, ticket purchases or call 561.362.0003  for more info.
    Avi Hoffman stars in the Outre Theatre Company production of an Iliad, through April 21 at the Mizner Park CAC, 101 Plaza Real. Call 954.300.2149 or visit www.outretheatrecompany.com for more information and tickets.
    Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, presents Exit The King.  Visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org or call 561.514.4042.
    Barry Epstein Live internet television show features South Tech Academy Marine Tech and Automotive Tech Instructor Harvey Knott, Attorney Jessica Somera, Travel Writer and former cruise line exec Art Sbarsky, Oragami Owl distributor Paula Mann, credit restoration, social media expert, columnist and former radio talk show host Bill Lewis and Sun-Sentinel editorial columnist Kingsley Guy. Watch it on Friday morning, or any time after that on www.publicrelations.nu, www.bocaratontribune.com, or www.Vimeo.com to win free Cinemark theatre tickets. 
      Movies opening Friday at the Cinemark and Regal Entertainment Shadowwood theatres are The Place Beyond the Pines, 42, The Company You Keep and Trance. Starbuck and Blancanieves opens at the Movies of Delray and Lake Worth. Ginger and Rosa also opens at Lake Worth.   
      Saxophonist Randy Corinthian, native Floridian, FAMU and FSU graduate, musician, producer and songwriter, will be performing a wide variety of musical styles free at the Boca Raton Green Market in its 16th year with farm-to-table, fresh-picked produce from local growers and lots more, 8am to 1pm April 6 at the southwest parking lot of Royal Palm Place, S Fed Hwy and SE Mizner Blvd.in downtown Boca Raton.
        If you would like to learn how you can make money and save money by NOT using a 401 k or IRA that will protect your money and generate tax free income, then come to the Mission Bay Office Plaza, Suite 301, 20283 State Road 7, Boca Raton 2 p.m. every Wednesday after you have reviewed www.yourretirementmiracle.com and www.freedomforcefinancial.com. Call 561.852.0000 for further information.
      The League of Women Voters features Lynn University Chief of Staff Dr. Jason Walton with a behind the scenes look at the Lynn University Presidential debate, 11:30 a.m. April 13 at Benvenuto Cateresturant, 1730 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. Visit www.lwvpbc.org or call 561.966.4073 for tickets.
     Friends of the Boca Raton Library present guitarist Howard Greenblatt, 3 to 4 p.m. April 14 at the Spanish River Library, 1501 N.W. Spanish River Blvd. Boca Raton. Admission is free but reservations are required. Go to www.bocalibrary.org or call 561.299.8684 for further information.
     IsraelFest 65 will be May 19, 2013 starting at 3 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheatre. Visit www.jewishboca.org/israelfest orr call 561.852.3278 for more info.
     Palm Beach State College and the TLC Mobility Foundation will host the Blue Carpet Celebration on Monday, April 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Palm Beach State College Boca Raton campus at the Countess de Hoernle Humanities & Technology Building. This event will celebrate and recognize the ability of people with disabilities. From the flashing lights of cameras, to of course, a walk, roll or stroll down the "blue carpet", this will be a truly memorable evening! Attendees will enjoy star treatment with hors d'oeuvres, music, raffle prizes, and exhibitors. Call 561.929.8950 or visit www.tlcmobility.org.
     Jan McArt presents Finding Mona Lisa, Six Short Plays about the World's Most Famous Painting by and directed by Michael McKeever, in the Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University, 7:30 p.m. April 22. Visit http://events.lynn.edu or call 561.237.9000 for more information and tickets.
       Florence Fuller Child Development Centers presents the Men with Caring Hearts Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. on April 26th at Boca West Country Club. Visit www.ffcdc.org or call 561.391.7274 ext. 128 for more information and reservations.
    Lynn University's Celebration of the Arts is 6 p.m. May 26 with complementary food and drinks. Contact bbarioli@aol.com for further information.
    Meet Me At the Pitkin is at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real, April 26-May 12. Visit www.pitkin2013.com or call 561.600.0405 for tickets. 
       Business and Professional Division of Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County presents a cocktail reception and networking event 6 p.m. May 6 at Excel Auto Group, 1001 Clint Moore Rod. Boca Raton. Tickets at www.jewishboca.org/bpevnt or call Sonni Simon, 561.852.3128  for more information.
     Red, White and Blue, Blue Martini and FSO Salute Our Troops 7-10 pm May 24, 2013 at the Blue Martini in Town Center, 6000 Glades Road. 50/50 Raffle. Free drink with $10 donation. Call (561) 289-6031 or go to http://www.forgottensoldiers.org/ for further information.      
     The International Big Band Jazz Cafe Society features the "Great American Song Book" concert to benefit veterans and the Olympic High School band at 7:30 May 24 at Olympic High, 20101 Lyons Road featuring Dick Cully and a 15-piece big band. Visit www.helpusrebootamerica.com for tickets.
     John Scully, former leader of Apple and Pepsi, speaks 5:30 p.m. May 30 at Palm Beach State College Duncan Theatre on the Lake Worth Campus May 30, with a 6:30 p.m. reception to follow. Call 561.868.3450 or visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/foundation for further information and tickets.
      Character Man is at the Stage Door Theatre July 12-August 11. Go to www.stagedoorfl.org or call 954.344.7765 for tickets and more information.
        Got an electronic device and need to repair an IPad, Iphone, Samsung Galaxy or any other phones and/or want to unlock, sell or buyback phones, then contact Ed Kissel in Boca at MobileSource, 3500 NW 2nd Ave. #603. 561.416.7224. Mention this column for 10% off any service or used phone!
   A terrific way for visitors and residents to explore the Everglades up close is the Airboat Rides/Tours of www.evergladesairboattours.com  or call 482.6107.
    For lots of fun, enjoy the Diva Duck Tour from City Place in West Palm Beach. Call 877.844.4188 or visit www.divaduck.com  for time availabilities.
    If you want to develop an additional residual income stream, visit www.yourfinancialmiracle.com then go to www.freedomforcefinancial.com and call 561.852.0000.
     FORECLOSURE IS NOT AN OPTION! Contact Keyes Company/Ragbir Team Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Realtor JOANNE EPSTEIN at 561.945.0000 and visit www.joanneepstein.com  to find out how she can save you from foreclosure, with no cost for attorneys, fees or commissions.
       If you have computer issues, or need a website, contact Rich Loeb, www.gilapro.com or call 561.809.4550.
        Birch Communications is a multi-million dollar company with an exclusive wholesale agreement with AT and T. If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers or your service, call 561.852.0000.
        www.WestBocaLeaders.com is the best networking group in the area and meets at the West Boca Library on 441, just north of Yamato Road on alternate Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. Check out the website for openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for further information.
        If you would like to promote your business or profession on Barry Epstein Live internet television show, on www.vimeo.com, www.barryepstein.com,
www.facebook.com.barryepstein and on the www.bocatribune.com (click on columnists) websites, call 561.852.0000. 
       Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, president of the www.luxurychamber.com, the www.westbocaleaders.com networking group and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce; with a weekly internet television show on www.bocaratontribune.com (click on columnists) and www.publicrelations.nu. His motto is Public Relations is the enemy of anonymity. email: pr@publicrelations.nu, or fax column items to 561.451.0000.  His blog is in the Boca Raton Tribune and on the www.bocaratontribune.com (and click on columnists) website, on www.facebook.com/BarryEpstein as well as on the Sun-Sentinel/Jewish Journal website at www.floridajewishjournal.com - http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com as well as on his website: www.publicrelations.nu.
 

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