Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - January '20

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South Florida Fair Announces Country music will

Varied Lineup Of 2020 fill the air at 8 p.m.
on Thursday, Jan. 20,
Concerts when Nashville-based
Russell Dickerson takes
The 2020 South Florida Fair will be hosting a variety of the stage. A multi-
concerts featuring genres ranging from Christian and country platinum recording artist
to rock ‘n’ roll and oldies. The fair’s 2020 theme is “Play and 2019 ACM Award
Ball, Play Fair!” and will kick off with its Ride-A-Thon at nominee for “Song of
5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, followed by the full fair from the Year,” Dickerson is
Jan. 17 to Feb. 2, at the fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. one of country music’s
Cory Asbury will begin the concert series on the Coca- most talked-about new
Cola stage in the Party Pavilion at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. talents. His smash single
19. Asbury is a worship leader and songwriter who joined Yours is a ballad inspired
the Bethel Music Collective in May of 2015. He began by his wife that has
leading worship at his local church at age 14 and from there racked up more than 33
launched into full-time worship ministry at the International million streams to date
House of Prayer in Kansas City in 2005. He is most known on Spotify, where he’s
for his latest album, Reckless Love, named after the single. been on the Hot Country, Starship
At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, Starship featuring Country Gold playlists
Mickey Thomas will take the stage. Held in conjunction and more for over a year, and has exploded since being At A Glance – Coca-Cola Stage In The Party Pavilion –
with the fair’s first Bike Night, Thomas is the owner of the serviced to country radio in April. South Florida Fair 2020
soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decades The concert series will close on Saturday, Feb. 1, with Sunday, Jan. 19 – Cory Asbury, 8 p.m.
of the 1980s and 1990s. With his soulful and compelling the 11th Annual Rock Tribute Band Competition, which has Wednesday, Jan. 22 – Starship featuring Mickey Thomas,
vocals, he has established himself as one of rock music’s become a favorite event among fairgoers and music lovers. 8 p.m.
most recognizable stars. Thomas made his mark in 1976 All concerts are free with a fair admission ticket. Thursday, Jan. 23 – Starz MVP Concert, 7 p.m.
as lead vocalist on the mega-hit Fooled Around and Fell Advance discount fair tickets are on sale now at all Palm Monday, Jan. 27 – The Lettermen, 2:30 p.m.
In Love with The Elvin Bishop Band. In 1979, he joined Beach County Publix locations and will continue through Wednesday, Jan. 29 – Completely Unchained, the Ultimate
the Jefferson Starship as lead vocalist, after the departure Jan. 16. General seating is free with a fair admission ticket Van Halen Tribute Band, 8 p.m.
of Grace Slick and Marty Balin. The band went on to be (which is required). Reserved seating also is available Thursday, Jan. 30 – Russell Dickerson, 8 p.m.
renamed Starship and scored a string of top hits and gold, for purchase online at www.southfloridafair.com for $10, Saturday, Feb. 1 – 11th Annual Rock Tribute Band Competition
platinum and multi-platinum records. which is in addition to the fair admission ticket. A single About The South Florida Fair
To celebrate 20 years of “The Starz of the Future,” the admission for ages 12 to 59 is $10 in advance, $15 at the The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida
largest talent competition in South Florida, the fair will gate Monday to Friday and $20 Saturday and Sunday. Fair/Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)(3)
host a Starz MVP (Most Valuable Performers) fundraising Senior admission for 60 years of age and older pay $7 in nonprofit organization. Located at 9067 Southern Blvd. in West
concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. Starz of the Future advance and $9 at the gate. A child’s admission, under Palm Beach, the 2020 South Florida Fair will kick off with its
has hosted thousands of aspiring artists and is the largest 12, is $5 in advance, $8 at the gate (5 years and younger Ride-A-Thon at 5 p.m. on Jan. 16 and the full fair will be held
competition over five counties. are free). For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or Jan. 17 to Feb. 2. For more information, call (561) 793-0333
“The Starz will feature and honor previous Starz visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com. or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.
participants and winners who have carved out incredible
careers and made an impact in the music and entertainment
industry,” said founder and event organizer Maggi Champagne ~ ‘Not Just
Rosenberg. “To celebrate this special milestone, this
concert will benefit a local charitable organization and
establish scholarships for high school students interested For New Year’s!’
in the arts and entertainment industry.”
Starz performers will include Chris Grant, Beyoncé’s
longtime choreographer; singer-songwriter-storyteller By Laura Berrio, I recently traveled to Asheville, N.C. and joined friends
Michaela Paige, Season 3 runner-up on NBC’s The Voice; Freelance Writer/ to check out a local Champagne bar, the Battery Park Book
Emmy and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jaime Blogger Exchange and Champagne Bar.
Floyd; and Prodigal Son, a seven-time Billboard-charting C h a m p a g n e h a s This Champagne bar absolutely delivered on creating
gospel rap artist who rhymes about his rough and tumble crossed over into the the experience. We enjoyed a bottle of Taittinger, Reims
past life on the streets. mainstream. I used to only Champagne while nibbling on macaroons. We were seated
At 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, The Lettermen are drink Champagne on New in a beautiful bar, surrounded by two floors of literature
expected to draw a large crowd during Seniors Day. For Year’s Eve, or at special with jazz music performed live in the background.
more than 50 years, The Lettermen — Donovan Tea, events requiring a toast. What was going to be a quick stop to check out this
Bobby Poynton and Rob Gulack, each of whom are Now, I am seeing a nice establishment, turned into a two hour, laid back afternoon,
entertainers in their own right — have kept the meaning variety of Champagnes enjoying Champagne and catching up with friends.
of harmony alive with their soft, romantic, harmonic by the glass offered at my To keep prices affordable, Champagne bars offer a
blend of music which is as popular with their fans today favorite restaurants. variety of Champagne by the glass, half bottle or bottle.
as it was in 1961 when they recorded their first hit, Champagne bars are the new “in vogue” place to try If you are looking for a unique, fun, experience this
The Way You Look Tonight. The Lettermen have more new bubbly! They create a sophisticated, yet affordable, weekend, check out the local Champagne bars in your
than 75 albums — numerous certified gold — and a experience for the Champagne lover. The idea behind the area and let me know what your new Champagnes are!
myriad of hits. The band also has enjoyed international Champagne bar is to create a relaxed, less pretentious ~ Cheers
success touring Japan, The Philippines, China, Thailand, setting to enjoy Champagne. ~ Keep the conversation going and the bubbly flowing!
Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong, Germany, France, South
America, Canada, Mexico and even Saudi Arabia.
On Wednesday, Jan. 29, on the evening of the fair’s
second Bike Night, Completely Unchained will perform at
8 p.m. Promoted as the Ultimate Van Halen Tribute Band,
the group won the Tribute Band Competition at the 2019
fair. The four energetic and creative musicians recreate the
ultimate Van Halen production, complete with the attitude,
sounds, excitement, energy and most of all the fun that Van
Halen produced as one of the best rock bands in the world.

The Lettermen