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Three Special November Celebrations from page 1

Boca GumboFest to Benefit Boca Raton VIP 2019 Pre-Mayors
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Soon after the Veterans Day events, on November
West, 1400 North Ocean Boulevard, from 1 p.m. to Ball Reception Dazzles With Fashion,
19th, Boca GumboFest 2019 returns to Red Reef Park

5 p.m., with an exclusive VIP tasting hour starting at
together to compete for the title of Gumbo Grand Champagne, Wine, Dancers, More!
Noon, bringing top chefs from throughout South Florida
Master 2019. The GumboFest 2019 VIP Featured Act
will be bluegrass band, The Lubben Bros. performing Saks Fifth Avenue, Town
from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by The Sheffield Center at Boca Raton rolled
Bros headlining from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. out the red carpet to host
“GumboFest is a fundraiser for coastal stewardship The Rotary Club Downtown
to raise money for a beloved community jewel, Boca Raton’s 2019 pre-event
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center,” said Brandon Canute, reception in a “fashionable”
Development Manager, Friends of Gumbo Limbo. countdown to the fifth annual
The event will feature gumbo recipes by local chefs Boca Raton Mayors Ball that
from restaurants, including Funky Buddha Brewery, will be presented by Marilyn
Tucker Duke’s, Boca Beach Club (2018 People’s Choice and Jay Weinberg.
winner) and others. Whether you prefer traditional or As an exciting prelude to
something a bit more explorative, there’s a gumbo for the main event to be held on
everyone’s taste. Drinks will be generously provided Saturday, November 16th,
by Funky Buddha Brewery, Tito’s Handcrafted Vodka, at Boca West Country Club,
Naked Turtle Rum, and St. Augustine Distillery. the Rotary Club Downtown
Chefs will compete for the coveted title of Gumbo Boca Raton, along with Ball
Grand Master, People’s Choice Gumbo, and more. Fashion Sponsor Saks Fifth
Limited VIP tickets ($40) include a pre-event Avenue, welcomed honorees,
reception starting at Noon, with complimentary sponsors and committee
tastings; a special commemorative Yeti 16 oz. tumbler members amidst magnificent From left: Rick Howard, Pat Howard, Mayor Bill T. Smith, Arlene Herson, Dr. Allen Konis,
pre-filled with a beverage of choice, and other ball gowns and men’s formal Lori Ann Konis
exclusive perks. General admission tickets are $15 wear displays. As live models
for Friends Members/$20 for Non-Members include donned in the latest couture eveningwear strolled through
parking, admission, a re-usable steel pint tumbler and the celebration, attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, wines,
three GumboBucks. These “Gumbo Bucks” will be champagne, and got an advance opportunity to learn
available for purchase at the event to redeem for beer, about and purchase “Chance to Win” tickets for a variety
cocktails, and gumbo. There will also be an auction with
terrific packages. Tickets can be purchased at www.
gumbolimbo.org/GumboFest. All proceeds benefit
Friends of Gumbo Limbo.
Founded in 1981, the Friends of Gumbo Limbo
organization works to provide advisory, programmatic,
and financial/fundraising support to the mission of
inspiring stewardship of coastal marine resources.
Some of the most impactful programs are the Sea
Turtle Rehabilitation and Conservation programs,
the Scholarship programs, community advocacy, and
environmental education for all ages.
For more information, visit www.gumbolimbo.
org and follow the group’s Facebook for
frequent updates at https://www.facebook.com/ From left: Michael Walstrom, Terry Fedele, Jerry Fedele,
GumboLimboNatureCenter. Dyana Kenney, Seated-Bobby Campbell
From left: Jay Weinberg, Marilyn Weinberg, Heather Shaw,
“Light Up Downtown Boca” Kicks Off with Jon Kaye, Christine Lynn Boca Raton VIP 2019 on page 5
Annual Holiday Festival
A series of winter holiday festivities, including
parades, concerts and more, kicks off on Saturday,
November 23rd, at the Mizner Park Amphitheater from 62 Marina Gardens Drive
4 p.m. –8 p.m. with a free Holiday Festival culminating Palm Beach Gardens
with the City of Boca Raton’s and Mizner Park’s annual
tree lighting ceremony. The event will include free
carnival rides and bounce houses, an artificial ice rink,
Santa’s Circus variety show, holiday market vendors,
Carolers, street performers, letters to Santa, photos with Private Gated Community
Santa ($5 each), carnival food for purchase, and more.
The highlight of the evening will be the ceremonial Upscale, Urban Lifestyle
lighting of the City’s tree led by Mayor Scott Singer
that will illuminate simultaneously with Mizner Park’s Walking Distance to
47-foot animated tree at the south end of the center near
Lord & Taylor, followed by a spectacular fireworks amazing Dining,
display above the Mizner Park Amphitheater. Boutiques and Carmines
Throughout Mizner Park, 50,000 LED lights will Gourmet Market
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ornament clusters and 25,000 clear & multi-colored
LED lights. There will be 20-minute musical light
shows performed nightly at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and
9 p.m. starting on Wednesday, November 22nd and
continuing through the holiday season. The tree will
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