Fourth of July Festivities on Tap at Abacoa

July 2, 2013 by

 

Roger Dean Stadium

Roger Dean Stadium

Abacoa will ring in America’s birthday with two days of red-white-and-blue activities, live music and American’s favorite pastime during its Mega Bash and Fourth of July party in Town Center.

On Wednesday, Mega Bash will feature bounce houses and rock-climbing walls for children, an array of food and drinks from Abacoa’s popular restaurants and bars, a game between the Jupiter Hammerheads and the St. Lucie Mets, a post-game fireworks show and an on-field Billy Joel tribute band, Piano Man. The fun kicks off at 4:30 p.m.

On Thursday, Lazy Bonez, an ’80s rock ’n’ roll tribute band, will entertain the crowd in the amphitheater prior to the Hammerheads game, at 6:05 p.m. Other activities include a hot-dog-eating contest, games and fun for the entire family, and a Foreigner tribute band, 4NR2. The evening will culminate with another fireworks extravaganza and Independence Day recognition.

Event sponsors include Abacoa and Roger Dean Stadium and the town of Jupiter. Tickets range from $7.50 to $9.50. For information, call 561-775-1818.

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Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre Plans August Fundraiser with Southern Flair

June 28, 2013 by

 

Douglas Rill, Burt Reynolds, James Bearden and Bob Nichols. Photo by Todd Vittum

Douglas Rill, Burt Reynolds, James Bearden and Bob Nichols. Photo by Todd Vittum

A major charity event to help beloved Jupiter resident and movie star Burt Reynolds’ new museum, theater and teaching institute will take place this summer at L’Auberge Resort in St. Charles, La.

The surprise announcement was made by the board of directors of the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre. The institute, which also housed the Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum off Indiantown Road, was demolished in 2012 to make way for the upscale Harbourside development.

The three-day fundraiser, set for Aug. 2 through 4, will feature a Burt Reynolds Poker Tournament, a golf fundraiser and a gala, plus an appearance by Reynolds. Live and silent auctions of an array of memorabilia from Reynolds’ 55-plus years in the business also will be on tap.

All proceeds from the southern-style event will go to the nonprofit organization’s capital campaign to build a new institute and museum on Jupiter land near Burt Reynolds Park. The new digs will feature space for classes, a state-of-the-art editing suite and rehearsal rooms, as well as a display of awards, photos, costumes, props and other items formerly housed in the Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum. The items now are in storage.

Said Douglas Rill, board chairman: “The proceeds from this event are important if we are to secure a continuing legacy of Burt Reynolds’ talent for acting and teaching, as well as provide a home for the memories created by him over the past 55 years.”

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Atlantic Arts Theater’s Show-Stoppers Show No Sign of Stopping

June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Frank Licari, Travis Thomas and Jesse Furman are The Jove Comedy Experience.

Frank Licari, Travis Thomas and Jesse Furman are The Jove Comedy Experience.

The Atlantic Arts Theater had a fantastic Spring season of stage performances and is heading into summer with a full bill.

Things kicked off with Carnival Cruise Lines’ “Entertainer of the Year” Al Ernst. The popular comedian is known for blending motivational speaking with humor and is a favorite at corporate gigs. The laugh-a-minute show was followed by The Jove Comedy Experience, presenting its 67th production, “Death & Taxes & Other Funny Things.” The improvisation was a blend of musical and sketch comedy with always-unpredictable audience participation.

Dave Williamson appeared at the Atlantic Arts Theater next with a stand-up show for the ages. The Miami native and Auburn University graduate turned his job as an automobile salesman into a respectable shtick and took it to the road, appearing in comedy festivals all over the country.

May turned out to be a busy month for area actors and theater-goers who live in homes in Jupiter and the surrounding communities. After “All the King’s Women” at the end of April came “Seussical the Musical,” then “Legally Blonde the Musical” and finally “Lend Me a Tenor,” which wrapped up June 2.

On June 15, The Jove Comedy Experience returned with the appropriately named “Summer Blockbuster: Most Faster and Furiouser 7.”

For information about the Jupiter gem that is the Atlantic Arts Theater, call 561-575-4942.

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Paella Party at the Jupiter Lighthouse- June 29!

May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

If you love international cuisines, pencil this event into your calendar. Saturday, June 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is the“Ponce Paella Party”!   Different people of all ethnicities and ___paellafrom all over Florida, will come out to celebrate the significance of the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon arrival from Spain to Florida’s east coast, as well as Florida’s rich heritage and cultural diversity.

This paella fiesta is sure to be a blast of flavor and fun. What is Paella? Paella is a Valencian (east coast of Spain) rice dish. Many non-Spaniards view paella as Spain’s national dish, but most Spaniards consider it a regional dish. Comprised mostly of rice dish, cooked over an open fire, in a traditional paella pan, it can include an infinite amount of different ingredients. Some traditional ingredients include olive oil, onions, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, chicken, seafood, mussel, clams, lobster, shrimp, pork are added to create a unique entrée. Paella’s  can range from a strictly vegetarian paella with artichokes and beans to paella de marisco (seafood paella) which would contain a mix of fresh fish, shrimp, clams and mussels or just a meat paella with rabbit.  There are so many versions of paella as there are chefs.

This paella grill party will offer surf and turf options. “Senior Barry’s Barra” will be pouring festive Spanish Sangria, wine, margaritas, and coronas on the lighthouse deck. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in the piñata prize raffle.  If you ever wanted to watch paella being made, step by step, this is the event for you.

Tickets are limited. $40 per person.  Advanced purchase required by June 22nd.  For information and tickets to Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse “Ponce Paella Party” or call 561-747-8380 ext. 101.

 

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23rd Annual Jupiter Turtle Trot 5K Run

April 17, 2013 by

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The 23rd annual Town of Jupiter Turtle Trot is coming to town May 4. This event has been a fan favorite for years and this year it is going to be even better!

Participants come out to run from all different parts of the county. The race begins in Carlin Park  and winds down the beach road (A1A) to the Jupiter Inlet and back.

Details of the Trot

There are 15 age groups for the race and the top 3 male and top 3 female runners from each group will take home awards. Some of the new things to look forward to this year in the race include group registration and the kid’s fun run! The group registration allows for 3 or more runners to run together as a team, the team with the most participants will win an award. For kids 11 and under, the fun run is a mile long run that is not timed and meant to be enjoyed with light spirits and quick feet.

Take Note of These Important Dates!

  • May 1- pre-registration. Register by 5:00pm!
  • May 3- IMPORTANT! Packet pickup. This is one day only where you can pick up your registration and race day papers.
  • May 4- RACE DAY! Race day registration ends at 7:00am and the race begins at 7:30am.

You don’t have to run to take part in the race.  If volunteering is more your speed you can do that as well! The Turtle Trot is looking for both adult and teenage volunteers to help with traffic control, water stations, registration and more! The volunteers will be given a race t-shirt and delicious continental breakfast.

If you want to learn more about how to register or volunteer visit Turtle Trot 5K 2013 page! Don’t miss this fun, Jupiter experience!

 

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