(Press Release) ORLANDO (May 17, 2024) – Today, Brightline teamed up with Special Olympics Florida and Orlando Health to host more than 180 athletes, coaches and volunteers heading to the State Summer Games in Orlando. The group received an inspiring send-off at Brightline MiamiCentral and warm welcome at the Brightline Orlando Station in partnership with Orlando Health to cheer them on for a weekend of competition. (Press Release) Boynton Beach, FL (May 16, 2024) — In honor of Memorial Day on May 27, Josie’s Ristorante, an award-winning Italian restaurant in Boynton Beach, will offer specials throughout lunch and dinner. To pay tribute to those who have served, active-duty military and veterans will receive 25% off their checks. Craving classic Italian cuisine on the day-off? Indulge in a Large 1 Topping pizza for a discounted price ($14.99). There’s a topping for every type of diner including ricotta, prosciutto, and arugula. If pizza isn’t your jam, Josie’s will offer 20% off chicken wings. Guests have a choice between Hot Buffalo Style, Mild, or Korean BBQ served with blue cheese, carrots, and celery. Josie's Ristorante uses only the freshest and highest quality ingredients in all its dishes, from succulent seafood and prime steaks, to locally sourced produce. Josie’s has recently renovated its interior and exterior including new booths, tables and chairs, as well as it’s scenic patio. Josie’s Ristorante is located at 650 E. Woolbright Rd., Boynton Beach. For more information, call (561) 364-9601 or visit https://www.josiesristorante.com. (Press Release) May 17, 2024 (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) -- Get ready to groove to the smooth tunes of talented Palm Beach County-based musicians during the Summer Jazz Series at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County! A collaboration with the Cultural Council’s 2022 Artist Innovation Fellow Yvette Norwood-Tiger, the Council will host exclusive evenings of jazz on select Saturdays at its downtown Lake Worth Beach headquarters. Showcasing Palm Beach County-based professional jazz musicians, the series will get kicked off by Mickey Smith, Jr. (June 1), followed by Edlene Hart (June 22), T’s Express (July 20) and the Yvette Norwood Tiger Jazz Ensemble (August 17). All performances will take place at 7 p.m. (Press Release) WELLINGTON, FL – Three new retail and restaurant destinations are joining the more than 160 stores at The Mall at Wellington Green. Cream, Fresh Mangos, and Trendy by A&A add to the growing and robust offerings in apparel, culinary, health and beauty, and more at this lifestyle destination in Wellington. “We’re pleased to offer our guests a plethora of retail choices when shopping at our mall,” says Asad Sadiq, general manager of The Mall at Wellington Green. “Many of our merchants are small, independent retailers you will only discover here." (Press Release) The ultimate Pink Floyd fan event returns to the Kravis Center. This incredible show immerses you in sound, lights and lasers. It’s an epic concert experience featuring some of the most iconic songs ever produced from The Wall, Dark Side of The Moon, Wish You Were Here and more. WHEN: Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m. WHERE: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach TICKETS: Tickets start at $25 and are available online at kravis.org or by calling the Box Office at 561-832-7469 (Press Release) (South Florida – May 16, 2024) Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today announced the recipient of this year’s prestigious George Abbott Award which will be presented at the 47th annual Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center at 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311. The George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts Nilo Cruz Cuban American Nilo Cruz gained national prominence in 2003 when he won the Pulitzer Prize for drama for his play Anna in the Tropics, a Depression-era tale about migrant Cubans working in a Tampa cigar factory, for which he also received a Steinberg Award and Tony Award nomination. He has become known for his ability to successfully weave strains of magic realism and other literary traditions into his works. (Press Release) Delray Beach, FL (May 16, 2024) – As part of property-wide renovations at The Seagate in Delray Beach, Florida, the Seagate Beach Club will experience a dramatic refresh with significant upgrades to its two-story, 250-seat, 3,500-square-foot oceanfront clubhouse. The clubhouse will close on May 20th with a reopening date scheduled for October. During this time, members and hotel guests will continue to enjoy access to the beachside pool, Shoreline Grille, and the outdoor bar, along with full-service beach service. (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) – Golfers were swinging into action at the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County’s 2024 Bill Malone FORE Our Schools Golf Tournament, named after the late Palm Beach County superintendent, Bill Malone. The tournament was held recently at PGA National Golf Course and proceeds benefited the Education Foundation’s programs, grants and the distribution of school supplies to the highest needs Title 1 schools throughout Palm Beach County. (Press Release) Delray Beach FL, MAY 15, 2024 – Le Colonial, the acclaimed French-Vietnamese restaurant located at 601 East Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, will feature three specials for Father’s Day, June 16. Le Colonial offers divine upscale French-Vietnamese cuisine, with an ambiance that is elegant and romantic. Specials include Cari Sò, PEI Mussels, coconut, lemongrass, ginger, jalapeño, galangal, lime leaf and a baguette ($28); and Thịt Bò Nướng, grilled heritage angus petite 12 ounce tres major filet, rice noodles, butter lettuce, pickled cucumber, with a ginger cilantro dipping sauce ($38). The dessert special is Xì gà sô cô la, a chocolate cigar with Valrhona Équatoriale chocolaté, Jasmine tea, Cocoa nibs and almond praline ($15). Le Colonial’s summer hours are Sunday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Lounge opens at 4:00 p.m. daily. Social Hour is Monday through Friday in the Lounge from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Piano Nights are Monday through Wednesday from 5:30 - 8:30. Lunch will be offered again starting December 1, 2024. SUBJECT: Renowned stunt performer, actor and television personality STEVE O coming to West Palm Beach – Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10AM. WHAT: A multimedia comedy show in which Steve-O explores his many experiences while crossing the line of what is acceptable. This will serve as a workshop for Steve-O to put together his next tour, which will be titled “Steve-O’s Gone Too Far”. WHEN: June 28 – 29, 2024 at 7pm & 9:30pm WHERE: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Marshall E. Rinker Playhouse located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 22401 TICKETS: Tickets for STEVE O in West Palm Beach will be available for purchase to Kravis Center Members, Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, May 16 at 10 p.m. On Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. the public will have access to purchase tickets online at kravis.org or at 12 p.m. by calling 561.832.7469 or visiting the Box Office during regular box office hours Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets start at $37.50* (Source: Press Release) |
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