Hot enough for ya? Let’s keep cool in Boca Raton
This past week was one of the hottest I’ve experienced since coming to South Florida.
Gov. Rick Scott has declared a fire emergency because of the drought, but every time I walk outside, I feel like I’m on fire.
Well, the weekend is almost here, so let’s chill out a bit.
Actually, youngsters will be able to get free ice cream Saturday at the Children’s Museum at 498 Crawford Blvd., not far from the Boca Raton Tribune office.
The Children’s Museum is having its Ice Cream Social Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. The ice cream is coming from Kilwin’s of Deerfield Beach.
Maybe I’ll pretend to be a child and see if I can get a free cone.
Moving from cold ice cream to hot cars, Plaza Real in Mizner Park will be transformed into a showroom of vintage cars, on display and on parade, Sunday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
It will feature classic cars from the 1920s to 1960s, and post-war European sports and exotic Cars by Lou La Vie Guests will see all makes, models, sizes and styles. Many of the vehicles are rare or even one of a kind. While some have been restored to like-new condition, others have been maintained through the years to preserve a piece of history.
I may stop by in my 1979 Fiat Spyder.
Douglas Heizer
Mizner Park is located on Federal Highway, between Glades and Palmetto Park roads in downtown Boca Raton. For more information, visit www.miznerpark.com for a full roster of shops, restaurants, and events information, or call 561 362-0606.
Also, I just got a note from entertainment writer Skip Sheffield telling me that 14 local professional classic rock artists will sing dozens of hits from the 40s through 70s at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 10 at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. at Swinton Ave. There is no admission charge and reservations are not needed. A free will love offering will be collected.
“No one can put today’s stressful problems aside for a while and bring back old memories and songs from the heart as well as this group of performers who are driven solely by pure love of music,” says concert organizer and emcee Brenda Robinson of Boynton Beach.
“When they perform hits from such artists as Aretha Franklin, the Beatles, Buddy Holly or the Supremes, it’s like instant happiness – the audience wonderfully relives cherished memories, the people they adore, the things they love, the times they smile, inspiring them to dance and sing all over again. The energy is just contagious.”
She says she’s “gathered the finest South Florida oldies rock talent that we could find. Last year’s concert literally rocked the church. The word is out now, and we anticipate an even better and bigger show this year. It’s not just a rock ’n roll concert. It’s a blast that’s unforgettable.”
Mark your calendars, my friends.
Also, stay tuned for more information about the Tribute to Rod Stewart concert being planned for October at the auditorium of Olympic Heights High School. The Boca Raton Tribune is sponsoring the event that will feature tribute artist Rick St. James, singing some of Rod’s repertoire.
Oh, one thing I absolutely cannot forget. Happy Father’s Day to my Dad in Brazil, and to all fathers around the world.
