Atlantic Ave Magazine - April 2017

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special feature ║ old school square
Catch These April Shows!
The Pavilion presents Bravo
Amici April 1
Saturday, April 1st at 8 p.m.
This outdoor concert will fill the air with wellknown
classical and contemporary arias. This
powerful performance combines elements of pop,
Broadway and opera. It’s a tribute to the emerging
musical genre of “Contemporary Classical Crossover”
taking the world by storm! Tickets $30
(general admission).
Crest Theatre Welcomes
Acclaimed Photographer, David
Doubilet April 6
Thursday April 6th at 2 & 7 p.m.
Considered the world’s leading underwater
photographer, David Doubilet has introduced a
generation to the mystery and wonder of the deep.
He has photographed more than 70 stories for National
Geographic. The Robert D. Chapin Lecture
Series is presented by Northern Trust. Tickets
$32/$25 (adult); $5 (student).
The Pavilion presents
Artrageous! April 7 & 8 During
Delray Affair
Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th at 7 p.m.
Don’t miss this unforgettable interactive art
and music experience! Giant artworks jump to life
unveiling larger-than-life icons and masterpieces
in just moments. It’s a show for the entire family.
It’s outrageous! It’s Artrageous! Tickets $25
(adult); $15 (student).
Cornell Art Museum Hosts First
Friday Art Walk April 7
Friday, April 7th at 6-9 p.m.
The museum’s Art Walk Gallery will feature
works by FAU Grad Students; the current exhibition,
“Fabricated” will be open for viewing. Suggested $5
donation; wine & appetizers will be served.
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Crest Theatre presents Jim
Caruso’s Cast Party April 12
Wednesday, April 12th at 8 pm
Direct from the legendary Birdland in New
York City, it’s the “on the road” version of Cast
Party,“ an extreme open mic” with Billy Stritch at
the piano. Come experience a new Delray Beach
version in the intimate Crest Theatre! Host Caruso
says, “Billy and I have been thrilled at the
turnout of extraordinary musical talent that has
taken part in these magical nights. The audience
has been dazzled by top-notch performances
of Broadway, jazz and pop tunes. Anything can
happen at the Delray Beach Cast Party!”
Tickets $35 (reserved seating).
Blues on the Square is Back at the
Pavilion, April 13 and 27
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
This new series offers the best Blues entertainment
from Florida and beyond. See the Mark
Telesca Band on April 13th and Joel DaSilva and
the Midnight Howl on April 27th. Bring lawn
chairs but no pets or outside food and beverage.
Food trucks, popcorn, ice cream and $5 beers.
Sponsored by Lagunitas and Old School Bakery.
Tickets $5 at the gate only.
Free Friday Concerts Return April 14
Friday at 7:30 p.m.; free admission; weather
permitting; bring lawn chairs, and bring the
family, but no pets or outside food and beverage.
Food trucks and cash bar are available.
April 14, The Holidazed ( Reggae/Funk Fusion)
April 21, Libido ( Top 40/R&B/Rock/Reggae)
April 28, Entourage (Top 40/R&B/Rock)
Crest Theatre presents Mark
Nadler - “Let’s Misbehave” April 14
Friday, April 14th at 8 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed, award-winning
entertainer, Mark Nadler explores the wit, the
romance and the life of arguably the greatest
of American songwriters: Cole Porter. Nadler
will welcome special guest soloist, Spider Saloff.
Tickets $45/$35.
Crest Theatre presents Popovich
Comedy Pet Theater, April 18
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
This fun, family night features the unique
blend of comedy and juggling skills of former
Moscow Circus veteran, Gregory Popovich and
the extraordinary talents of his performing
pets. His entourage consists of world-class jugglers
and over 30 animals, including house cats
and dogs (all rescued from animal shelters!),
geese, white doves and parrots. The Popovich
Comedy Pet Theater has a rich performance
history, presenting thousands of shows in
more than 20 countries. Tickets $25 (adult);
$15 (student). Sponsored by Young Dentistry.
The Fieldhouse presents “Say
Goodnight Gracie” April 20
Thursday, 8 p.m.; tickets $38 (general admission)
Alan Safier stars as George Burns in Say
Goodnight Gracie, the hit Broadway play that
invites you to spend a hilarious, heart-warming
evening in the uplifting company of the
world’s favorite, funniest centenarian, George
Burns. Say Goodnight Gracie brings his fascinating
story to life with vintage photographs
and video clips from film and television performances.
Catch A Rising Star Comedy
presents Ben Bailey April 29
Crest Theatre, Saturday, April 29th at 8 p.m.
Ben Bailey is the most desired cabbie in New
York! He is the host of the highly successful
shows Cash Cab and Cash Cab: After Dark on the
Discovery Channel. Tickets $67/$47.
Old School Square is the center of arts & entertainment
in downtown Delray Beach. Serving
for more than 25 years as the community’s
gathering place, the historic campus includes
the intimate Crest Theatre (in the restored
1925 Delray High School building) the Cornell
Art Museum (in the 1913 Delray Elementary
building), and the Fieldhouse (formerly known
as the Vintage Gymnasium, c. 1925). The Pavilion,
which opened in 2002, hosts outdoor
concerts and festivals. The Creative Arts School
(located on the second floor of the Crest Theatre)
offers art, photography and writing classes.
Old School Square also serves as a venue
for community, corporate, private and media
events. For information on performances, exhibits,
classes or facility rentals, call 561-243-
7922 or visit OldSchoolSquare.org.