Grand Opening of Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Boca Raton
(Credit to Mort Mazor, Del Ray Beach Blogger)

On Saturday, March 29, 2008, with a crowd of nearly 1,000, the grand opening
ceremony of the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in West Boca Raton was conducted by
P. B.C. Commissioner Burt Aaronson. West Boca Community Council, Alliance of
Delray Residential Association and COWBRA delegates represented surrounding community associations in wishing good luck for this endeavor.
In his closing remarks Commissioner Aaronson said: "This is your facility--for
all the families throughout the county. We hope you will use it for the enjoyment
of you and your children for many generations to come." The ribbon cutting
ceremony then followed, and the entertainment began, provided by Spanish
River H. S. Symphonic band under the direction of Craig White, the Olympic
Heights H. S. Soundsation under direction of Brad Lister. The West Boca Raton
H. S. Choral Group, directed by Jason Locker was the final entertainment
group of the evening. A sensational fireworks display lit the night sky at
the conclusion of the evening.

April 11 Movie Night, 9 PM. Sound of Music.
April 22 Boca Raton High School - an evening of music. 7-9 PM.
April 25 Movie Night 9 PM Eddie Murphy as Dr. Doolittle.

The 9,930 square foot amphitheater has a 1,700 square foot stage with rear
screen projection capability; a state of the art sound and light system, four
dressing rooms with private attached restrooms and a production office, all air conditioned.
The outdoor grass festival seating area will seat up to 3,000 spectators
(bring your own chairs or blankets.) There is a covered vending area where
grilling and cooking takes place with an electric hook-up and potable water.
Additional facilities for the public adjacent to the amphitheater is a large
group picnic pavilion, restroom building, single table picnic shelters and ample
parking.

It is a facility that will truly be enjoyed by adults and children for generations.

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