Merchants of Downtown : Lake Worth
The MOD Squad
A Norman Rockwell December in Lake Worth
Filled with Arts, Food, Ornaments and Strolls
In December in Downtown Lake Worth, this little village beside the sea becomes the town that time forgot. Strolling down Lake and Lucerne Avenues and exploring all of the side streets in-between has become a holiday tradition. The Arts and Design district comes to life with unique exhibits only this gem of a town can cater to. The restaurants, from Brogue’s to SouthShores Tavern and all the many in-between are filling their menus with foods for the holidays. LakeWorth is a true outdoor international food court serving main courses to desserts from around the world.
‘Tis the Season to be Arty: The Fine Art Galleries of LakeWorth are showing new works throughout this holiday season. Special exhibits are being held throughout the town.
Strike Up A Conversation at the Bruce Webber Gallery, 705 Lucerne Avenue. A unique collection of matchbook covers from the international travels of a successful Dutch businessman during the period 1917 – 1957. Opening reception with the collector’s grandson Kersen J. De Jong Thursday, December 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Exhibit continues through Christmas
Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery 15 South J Street, has a month’s worth of new art works and treasures on display. Friday, December 6th brings The Silence of the Clams, with art that springs full blown on the Clam Shell. Artists Julie Sylvester and Valerie Brotherton scavenge the beaches finding exotic natural treasures and turning them into art. Each artist approaches her subject in a unique way. Valerie creates framed and staged natural specimen phenomena using her finds to create works that could live on the walls of a Natural HistoryMuseum. Julie creates works from shells that include huge sailing schooners, Christmas trains, Hanukah Menorahs and beautiful and intricate holiday ornaments. Her collection of much sought after jewelry has increased in anticipation of the season. The gallery’s newest artists Gail Erickson and Vandy will be joining in with figurative ceramic works and large Papier Mache creations.
Art Gallery Designs, 630 Lake Avenue, is Lake Worth’s newest gallery and arts workshop. They are starting art classes on Dec. 3rd . You can drop in and paint projects from $10.00 to $15.00 from paper mache fish to silk painting every Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Their Grand opening is this Sat. Nov. 15th!
Throughout the Month of December most of Lake Worth shops will be celebrate the Lake Worth version of Boxing Day. They have put aside beautiful boxes and papers and ribbons so that all of your presents can be prepared wrapped for you while you wait.
The Lake Worth Playhouse and the Stonzek Movie Theater: The LakeWorth Playhouse has more fun in its theater per square foot than any other arts entertainment center in the region. A beautiful setting with the best of local talent, it is an experience not to be missed.
For children: December 18: 11AM and 3:30PM Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
For Adults: December 13: 8PM Diva’s Holiday Party $15 / December 31 8PM New Year’s Eve Celebration $35
Stonzek Movie Theater: Whole new schedule every month, the Stonzek shows films that you will not see anywhere else in the county.
Dec 6: Bastards – Claire Denis’ latest
Blue is the Warmest Color – controversial hit of Cannes
Dec13:Bettie Page Reveals All – oh Bettie what you do to these men!
Broken Circle Breakdown – Official Belgian entry to Oscars
Dec 20:At Berkeley – Fredrick Wiseman’s 4 hr documentary epic
Nutcracker – from Mariinsky Ballet St. Peterberg- a sugar plum
Rolling Stones at Hyde Park 2013 – still rockin’ after all these years
Dec 27:I am DIVINE – bring in the new yr with Divine, John Waters star and cinema anarchist.
If you are a lover of art films and unusual and original presentations, make sure you get onto the Stonzek mailing list.
Friday, December 6th : Evening on the Avenue in Downtown Lake Worth. LakeWorth’s shops and restaurants welcome you will holiday festivities. Look for artists and musicians on the streets throughout town and in most of the local restaurants. La Bonne Bouche is back from summer vacation with the best French menu ever.
Saturday, December 7th: Trinkets and Treasures and the Bees Knees hold their monthly Parking Lot Sales. Both shops are loaded with treasures they clear out at phenomenal prices. Enjoy their barbeque and drinks as you rummage through their unusual finds.
Sunday, December 8 – The Palm BeachMarathon takes place from 6AM-2PM. Line the streets and cheer the runners on.
Monday December 9- Lake Worth Food Truck Invasion: Sponsored by South Shores Tavern (502 Lucerne Avenue), this newest of Lake Worth events has grown each month. The invasion will take place from 6-10 PM on the parking lot of PNC Bank. Eat first and then visit the Patio Bar behind South Shores Tavern for an evening of wonderful entertainment. SouthShores is now open for Lunch in the Garden 11:30 – 3p everyday.
Thursday, December 12 and Friday December 13 enjoy the Downtown Holiday Stroll through all of the shops and restaurants in town. Look for carolers and hot toddies everywhere.
Thursday, December 12 South Shores Tavern presents 7PM-9PM Art Reception Der Kleine Gemalde the small works show by the artists of The Local on Lucerne Art Project
Friday, December 13- The Victorian Tea Tour- Sign up with Barbara at 1-800-838-5931 for the tour of the season. Visit the quaint garden at SouthShores Tavern for an afternoon tea served on the patio. Enjoy mini-pastries, desserts and assorted teas as costumed hostesses present an interactive playlet set in 1859.
Friday, December 13th– The 700 block of Lake will be holding its block party from 6-9. Ramon from the Unknown Boutique will be in charge of organizing the merchants for this event. Michael Puccio from StudioDanceLakeWorth will be leading the sidewalk dancing.
South Shore Tavern: Iron Mike Norton 8PM-12AM
Saturday, December 14: 11:00 AM – The Lake Worth Holiday Parade. Bring your lawn chairs and line the streets of Lake and Lucerne for this exciting yearly parade. Wind up in the Cultural Plaza with the Kiwanis Club who will be presenting this year’s Santa’s Workshop, a fun filled day for children of all ages.
After the parade join us at SouthShores Tavern for the 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest and the 4th Annual Holiday Oke Show.
LDUB Grinchmas Pub Crawl 7PM to Midnight
South Shores Tavern- Joel Da Silva and The Midnight Howl 8PM-12AM
Friday, December 27: South Shores: Blues Dragon Acoustik
Saturday December 28: SouthShores Tavern : Bonefish Johnny and his Funky Roots Revue
Tuesday, December 31: New Year’s Eve Celebrations all over town, from J Street where Propaganda will be block off the entire street to South Shores for their annual New Year’s Eve Gala ($75 per person includes 3 Course Meal, Cocktails and Champagne, Party Hats and Noise Makers. Reservations Required. Call 561-676-7698 or email [email protected]) to every other restaurant in town.
Wednesday, January 1- The Dawn of Lake Worth’s 101st Year- Look for a whole year of special events as we mark our 2nd Century.
The Merchants of Downtown is a group that meets weekly to make DowntownLakeWorth a welcoming destination for neighbors and visitors alike. The MOD Squad, as they fondly refer to themselves, organizes block by block bringing activity, unity and camaraderie to the DowntownLakeWorth Business District.
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