Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, Delray Beach, FL

A variety of special events and festivals take place at Old School Square throughout the year.  Some are presented by Old School Square, the Cornell Museum or Crest Theatre. Others are presented by local/regional organizations.  Old School Square also presents outdoor concerts at the Entertainment Pavilion.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 - Opening Event for BARBIE's Back and She's 50!
(Cornell Museum)
Members' Reception, 5:30-7 pm; public invited from 7 to 9 pm with a $2 per person admission (under 3 free). Special guests will be on hand! Presented in collaboration with Delray's Art & Jazz event; live entertainment will be on the Entertainment Pavilion stage, between 6 & 10 pm.

Friday, July 17 - Barbie/Ken Look-Alike Party @ Crane's BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar
Co-hosted by our own Square One young professional group, 6-9 pm; featuring music by DYMiN. Percentage of bar and raffle will benefit Old School Square's children's programs!  Special thanks to our friends at KOOL 105.5 for sponsoring this event.

Saturday, July 25, 2009 - Family Workshop: Build Your Own Miniature
(Cornell Museum, Tea Room)
1-4 pm; presented by Katie Hahner, a member of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts and owner of Katie's Enchanted Tea Cottage in Pompano Beach; for ages 8 to adult; $25 per person (supplies included); limited to 20 participants; pre-registration required, call Daphne, 561-243-7922, ext. 317.

Friday, July 31, 2009 - Square One presents MusicFest @ The Pavilion
(Old School Square Entertainment Pavilion)
6-11 pm; outdoor music fest with relaxed style and a fusion of Latin jazz, new wave garage pop and power swing by Elastic Bond, Pretty Faces, Ever So Klever and Mike Mineo. Cash bar; food by Annie's Pizza & Subs, Crepes by the Sea, Gelato at Collado's and Taste of Africa.  Tickets $10 (general) and $40 (VIP - limited access).  Buy online or at the gate (cash only).  For the Square One VIP ticket special, please call the Box Office at 561-243-7922, ext. 1.  Rain or shine!  Please -- no coolers and no pets!  Sponsored by Tucker Academy of the Arts, Celsius, Worthing Place, Super Cuts, Sun-Sentinel and 97.9 WRMF.  VIP area hosted by Dada, Crane's BeachHouse and Holy Mackerel beer.

Friday, August 14, 2009 - Family Night With Barbie
(Cornell Museum)
7-9 pm; admission $5 per family; activities include a Barbie Boutique, Ken's Studio and make-'n-take crafts; refreshments provided; special guests will be on hand!

Sunday, September 13 - Tea with Barbie
(Cornell Museum)
2-4 pm; National Grandparents Day celebration for ages 8 to adult; bring your Barbie®!; tea will be served at 3 pm with an entertaining tea etiquette twist! $20 per person, pre-registration required, call Daphne, 561-243-7922, ext. 317.

Saturday, October 10, 2009 - International Doll Making Workshop
(Crest Theatre's Ocean Breeze Room)
1-3 pm, presented by Daphne Dowell for ages 8 to adult; $15 per person, pre-registration required, call Daphne, 561-243-7922, ext. 317.

(Crest Theatre)
Monday & Tuesday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm or 5:30-9:30 pm - the course is 8 hours in total and can be held in one day or two-days; class fee is $195; for more information or to find out how to register, email gecgjc@greenenergycouncil.com. Green and Sustainability 101 is the first course offered by the Green Jobs Corps program. This class educates the student about the basic terms and practices of what it means to be "green" or "sustainable." America's future green jobs will be in many different sectors. Learn about a future in the Green Tech Community and how to evolve your business to begin offering sustainable services. For more, log onto http://www.greenenergycouncil.com.

October 3, 2009 - 3rd Annual Stitch Rock Indie Craft Fair
(Vintage Gymnasium)
Saturday, noon - 6 pm; admission $5 (children 12 and under free with adult). The indie craft fair and bazaar brings back old school crafting techniques with new school flair! Homemade crafts and unique products like D.I.Y. fashion, funky home decor, natural bath and body goodies, vintage finds, hot rod paintings, pin-up photography and much more! Skip the mall... shop indie! Door prizes, music, food and drinks; free swag bags for the first 100 people! D.I.Y. fashion show at 3 pm. For more, log onto www.rockthestitch.com.

November 19-21, 2009 - Christmas by the Sea: An Old Fashioned Holiday Craft Show
(Vintage Gymnasium)
Thursday, 4-9 pm; Friday, 9 am-8 pm; Saturday, 9 am-3 pm.; free admission. A juried craft show featuring holiday decor, assorted handcrafted items, jewelry, quilts, paper goods, and much more! For more information, call 561.369.1176.

January 19-23, 2010 - Palm Beach Poetry Festival
(Crest Theatre at Old School Square)
The 6th annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival will present poetry readings and workshops featuring an impressive line-up of national, award-winning poets. For specific event information, visit www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.