(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, Fl. – August 21, 2023) In preparation for our spectacular 2023 / 2024 season, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is seeking interested Volunteers. “With over 400 volunteers, the Kravis Center knows that the show would not go on without the dedicated corps of people who donate their valuable time to the Center,” says Event Manager Karole Cooney. “While many volunteers have been with us since opening night, we are now seeking applicants to join the ranks and become an integral part of this vibrant theatre.” There are exciting volunteer opportunities in data entry, hospitality, marketing, IT, education, administration and as ushers. (PRESS RELEASE)_Boca Raton, FL (August 21, 2023) More than 200 guests attended Hanley Foundation’s 2nd Annual Boca Celebrity Cookoff, recently held at the Waterstone Resort and Marina in Boca Raton. The event included a gourmet happy hour with appetizers, a signature mocktail, raffles and entertainment and was a Boca Chamber Festival Days event. The Cookoff served as the kickoff for the 3rd annual Brice Makris Brunch and raised significant funds towards the Brice Makris Endowment fund. This fund supports the Foundation’s prevention education programming in 32 Florida counties and its treatment programs, which help individuals who cannot afford the financial burden of recovery to gain access to quality treatment. "Hanley Foundation does truly lifesaving work. Our Lifesaver Scholarship Program restores hope for people with addiction by providing treatment scholarships,” said Amy Gottlieb, Director of Development. We also work with leaders across the state to lend our prevention, education and advocacy expertise to the battle against substance addiction.” (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, Fl. – August 21, 2023) – Fortune Feimster: Live Laugh Love! is coming to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Tickets for the West Palm Beach performance start at $29.50* and go on sale to the public on Friday, August 25 at 10 a.m. online at kravis.org. Affable, charismatic and one of a kind, Fortune Feimster is a standup comedian, writer and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. Through laughter and storytelling, Fortune shows audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations that common ground is only a joke or two away. (PRESS RELEASE)_Delray Beach, FL (August 21, 2023) - The Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF), which provides free, high quality, affordable Early Childhood Education, kicks off their annual Adopt-A-Class and Adopt-A-Program initiatives and is seeking support from the community. Donors can make a one-time donation of $1,500 to adopt a classroom or program, which provides supplies and funding throughout the school year. Adopt-A-Class funds cover curriculum materials, arts & crafts supplies, student activities, snacks and food for special occasions, and on-site field trips. Classroom sponsors receive a welcome packet, monthly updates for their classroom, as well as invitations to come in and visit the students. Adopt-A-Program funds cover costumes & uniforms, new equipment, team building activities, and transportation to events for ACCF’s step team and drumline. This initiative is structured to promote healthy living, leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship in early childhood. To learn more about the ‘Adopt-A-Class’ and ‘Adopt-A-Program’, please contact landersson@accffoundation.org. (PRESS RELEASE)_West Palm Beach, FL (August 21, 2023): Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones and Florida State Representative Mike Caruso collaborated for the second consecutive year to secure $1,200,000 in funding for the Jewish Family Services Affordable Behavioral Health Collaboration, which includes Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS), Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (Rales JFS), Goodman Jewish Family Services (Goodman JFS), and Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS). The Tri-County Jewish Family Services Mental Health Collaboration, which was created last year, will utilize the funding to serve low-income, underprivileged individuals in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties with mental healthcare.
(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – August 21, 2023) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced its next major exhibition that will kick off the nonprofit organization’s 35th anniversary. BEATITUDE: The Beat Attitude Photographs by Joey Tranchina October 20 Through January 6 This stunning exhibition of over 70 images and commanding enlargements includes iconic culture-bending poets, activists, and artists of the Beat Generation, including Allen Ginsberg, Diane di Prima, Amiri Baraka, Kenneth Rexroth, Michael McClure, and more. This collection of images taken in the 1960s and ’70s by little-known poet/photographer/activist Joey Tranchina were stored away for nearly 50 years before being discovered by his son in 2018 and later shared with critic and art historian Dr. Anthony Bannon and art consultant and producer Dolores Lusitana, who will discuss the exhibition at a special presentation at the Palm Beach Central Library on October 21. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – August 14, 2023) – STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to West Palm Beach at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts October 27 – 29, 2023. From its beginnings as a street performance in the U.K., STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 28 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 26 million people. Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP continues to tour North America, Europe, Latin America & Asia following decades long sit down productions in London, New York and San Francisco. Throughout its life, the show has continued to change by creating new material; this year, it will incorporate two new pieces. It is safe to say you will never again look at supermarket carts or plumbing fixtures the same way… or paint cans, or kitchen sinks or… STOMP, an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, and sell-out engagements, is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London's Tony Award), a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatre Experience and a Special Citation from Best Plays. (PRESS RELEASE)_South Florida, August 15, 2023 – Big Time Restaurant Group’s Elisabetta’s Ristorante, Bar and Pizzeria, and Louie Bossi’s have added five new cocktails to the restaurant’s menus. The new cocktails were created by Ervin Machado, CSW, Certified Sommelier and Beverage Director of Elisabetta’s. The new cocktails are: Arrivederci made with organic tequila, pineapple juice, Casoni 1814, Florida citrus and simple syrup ($16); Venetian Daiquiri with Big Cypress Local Rum, pineapple juice, lemon/lime juice, and Cirera Aperitivo ($13); Cherry Negroni with Atian Gin, Cirera Cherry Infused Vermouth and Campari ($14); Cherry Spritz with cherry infused wine topped with Prosecco ($13.50); and the Casoni Spritz with Casoni 1814 Aperitivo Liquor topped with Prosecco ($13.50). Elisabetta’s and Louie Bossi’s have scratch kitchens with everything made in house including pasta, breads, sauces, baked goods and gelatos. Elisabetta’s and Louie Bossi’s dry ages their steaks in house and cure their own salumis. Elisabetta’s is located at 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach and 32 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. For more information, visit elisabettas.com. Louie Bossi’s Ristorante and Pizzeria is located at 100 East Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, and 1032 East Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. (PRESS RELEASE)_Miami, Fla. (August 18, 2023) – Today, Brightline and the Florida East Coast Railway announced the launch of the St. Lucie Bridge Schedule App and Website for mariners. The tech platforms communicate real-time schedule information providing the community with predictability and reliability of bridge openings. To download the bridge app, search for “Bridge Schedule” in the Apple and Android app stores or visit http://www.bridgeschedule.com/. The app and website went live in coordination with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) temporary deviation on August 15. (PRESS RELEASE)_South Florida (August 15, 2023)— National Cheeseburger Day is coming up on Monday, September 18. Plan where to celebrate at one of these spots around Palm Beach County. As one of America’s most iconic foods, there are countless theories as to the origin of cheeseburger, dating back as far as the 1920s. For example, Lionel Sternberger claimed to have invented the cheeseburger in 1926, whilst working at his father’s sandwich shop, The Rite Spot, in California. Another restaurant, Kaelin’s, located in Kentucky, swore they were the first to offer the cheeseburger in 1934. The founder of Steak n’ Shake also applied for the trademark of the cheeseburger in the 1930s. While the origin of the cheeseburger is uncertain, one thing is for sure: the cheeseburger is a mouthwatering American classic sure to satisfy a savory craving. Check out these five fantastic restaurants in the area in celebration of the cheeseburger. |
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