(PRESS RELEASE)_Wednesday, October 19, 2022- (Stuart, Fla.) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties held their annual Big Taste of Martin County on Tuesday, October 12 at Atlantic Aviation to kick off the season in Martin county. Known as the premier food and wine festival of the Treasure Coast, this year the in-person event had over seven hundred attendees raising money for mentoring programs. Guests were treated to tasty bites from popular restaurants and beverage companies located throughout Martin County. During the mission moment, video guests were given glow-in-the-dark accessories to wear and lit up the night as this year's theme was Giving Kids a Brighter Future. Participating restaurants: Atoll Vodka, Berry Fresh, Conchy Joe’s Seafood Culvers of Stuart, The Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House, Ellie’s Downtown Deli, The Hangar SUA, Hop Life, Hudson’s on the River, Islamorada Beer Co., Kyle G’s Prime Seafood & Steaks, Martin County H.S. Academy of Culinary Arts, Motorworks Brewing Co., Nothing Bundt Cakes, Noxx & Dunn Florida Rum, Oak and Ember, One Hope Wine, Precision Meal Prep, Sailfish Brewing Co., Southern Eagle Distributing, Starbucks, and Stringers Tavern & Oyster Bar.
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(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – October 19, 2022) Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” will be hosting the annual Halloween Party at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume. The festive music-filled holiday event will be held on Monday, October 31, starting at 6:30 pm, and will feature live entertainment by Russell and special surprise guests, all of whom who will be accompanied on the piano by Kim Forman, who studied with jazz legend Marian McPartland. “This is going to be a deliciously fun event that is sure to sell-out quickly, so I encourage all of my friends and fans to RSVP ASAP at 561.514.4070,” says Russell. “This is the perfect opportunity to Trick-or-Treat yourself, so wear an ‘eerie-sistable’ costume and make Halloween 2022 the one you will always remember with giddy delight.” From his years as the polished front man at the distinguished Governor’s Club at Phillips Point to his nearly two decades as producer and emcee of the world famous Royal Room Cabaret at The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach, to his recent years as a singer, recording artist, and—after graduating top in his class at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting—Dick Robinson’s fill-in tune-spinner on Legends Radio 100.3 FM, Rob Russell has amassed numerous fans of his audience-wowing musical talents and flashy show biz anecdotes. “Conga lines are the norm at my shows,” promises the ever dapper, occasional tapper Russell, who has been known to cause music lovers and fans of the Great American Songbook to jump up, dance between tables, and join in the revelry. Plus, you never know what celebrity will pop in and join the fun. Celebrated for its music and entertainment offerings, Café Centro is also hailed for its culinary excellence under the tasty direction of Executive Chef William Graver. For more information, please visit www.cafecentrowpb.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – October 19, 2022) Just in time for one of its most popular annual events--Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale, November 5-6--Mounts Botanical Garden is launching an official online partnership with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Mounts Botanical Garden now joins more than 100 museums, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, and cultural spaces throughout the country featured on the app, including Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Central Park Conservancy, Hammer Museum, The Huntington, The Morgan Library & Museum, National Theatre, New York Public Library, Studio Museum Harlem, Washington National Cathedral, and more. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – October 18, 2022) The spectacular, show-packed 30th Anniversary 2022/2023 season continues at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts this November, including the kick-off of the highly-anticipated Kravis On Broadway series. Tickets are now available for purchase either online at kravis.org or by phone at 561.832.7469. November 1 – 6 (Tuesday – Sunday) + Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. + Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. + Thursday at 7:30 p.m. + Friday at 7:30 p.m. + Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. + Sunday at 1:30 p.m. DC’s Reflecting Fools The stairway to heavenly political satire originally laid by the Capitol Steps continues upward with DC’S REFLECTING FOOLS—the new musical parody group created by the performers and former co-writer from the Capitol Steps, Mark Eaton. DC’S REFLECTING FOOLS hold up a mirror to our crazy political culture, providing hilarious song parodies and foolish reflections to leave you laughing your way to the polls. Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse Tickets $45 (PRESS RELEASE)_WELLINGTON, FL – A new culinary destination is joining the more than 160 stores at The Mall at Wellington Green. Opening on October 24, The Madre’s Mexican Fresh will add a delicious element to the robust offerings in apparel, health, beauty, and more, at this lifestyle destination in Wellington. The Madre’s Mexican Fresh Offering a combination of modern and traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex offerings, The Madre’s Mexican Fresh will excite tastebuds with a plethora of healthy and fresh ingredients. Diners get to play executive chef and build their own burritos, tacos, quesadillas, savory bowls, and hearty salads. The fast-casual restaurant also features an impressive lineup of homemade desserts, including caramel flan and a killer Nutella churro. The Madre’s Mexican Fresh will be in the Food Court between Tokyo San and Med Plate. For more information, visit facebook.com/TheMadresMexicanFresh. Mall hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. For more information, call (561) 227-6900 or visit shopwellingtongreen.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – October 18, 2022) The Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, today announced that it would be hosting its first major Native Plant Garden Tour since 2019. From 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday, November 6, participants can visit five unique private gardens and one public natural habitat in Southeastern Palm Beach County, and each one is landscaped with Florida native plants. There will be docents at each property to answer questions, plant lists and labels on most of the plants will be available, and native plant literature will be at the welcome tables. The entrance fee for non-members ($10) can be paid by cash or check at any of the gardens. For more information, please call 561.247.3677 or visit http://www.palmbeach.fnpschapters.org The six sights on this year’s Native Plant Garden Tour include: + Laragh Garden 5 Sandpiper Drive in Village of Golf “A Five-Star Garden and Habitat” The garden of Jean Sealey Laragh has evolved over 25 years as she “learned to recognize the beauty and native plants and watch them adapt as shade develops… I love the different shades of green (and listening) for the secondary rainfall from the trees after a heavy rainstorm.” The all-natural garden also hosts numerous butterflies, from atala to long wing zebras. (Note: Must provide name by November 4 to access this garden. Please check http://www.palmbeach.fnpschapters.org for details.) (PRESS RELEASE)_(Delray Beach, FL – October 18, 2022) MusicWorks today announced a new 7-concert Classic Folk, Rock and R&B Music Series, running next February and March at The Parker, an intimate 1,168-seat theater located at 707 NE 8th Street in Fort Lauderdale (33304). “Our artists play all the songs you grew up singing, but our shows are not only about the hits, they’re about the experience,” promises MusicWorks. Tickets are now available for purchase for all seven concerts by calling 954.462.0222, press 1 or by going online at https://www.parkerplayhouse.com/events. February 5 at 8 pm (Sunday) R&B Legends: The Spinners, Sonny Bivins The Manhattans, and The Trammps Featuring Earl Young Get ready for an incredible three-act show bringing the lush Philadelphia Soul Sound to The Parker. Headlining the show is The Spinners who achieved 12 gold records with hit songs including Could it Be I’m Falling in Love, One of a Kind, Games People Play, and Workin’ My Way Back to You. The amazing career of Sonny Bivins The Manhattans includes 16 Top 100 pop hits, 45 charted R&B hits and eight Top 20 R&B albums. Their biggest hit was Just Kiss and Say Goodbye, but also had success with Don’t Take Your Love, Hurt, and It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad. The Trammps Featuring Earl Young had disco/R&B hits Hold Back the Night, Where the Happy People Go, and mega-smash Disco Inferno. Tickets start at $62 February 8 at 8 pm (Wednesday) The Rocket Man Show: A Tribute to Elton John Simply put—this is Elton! Rus Anderson is Elton John’s official body double for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour. Hand-picked by the internationally acclaimed singer himself, it was Rus’ own live production of The Rocket Man Show that first got him noticed. In the show, Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of Young Elton like no other. Storming around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock & roller. His painstaking attention to detail includes wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes (many worn by Elton) including his iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1972, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984. Clearly the most authentic Elton John tribute show in the world, it has headlined at the House of Blues, Hard Rock Live, Caesar’s, Harrah’s, Legends in Concert, BB King’s, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World. Tickets start at $28 (PRESS RELEASE)_October 17, 2022 (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) — The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is bringing a dynamic season of arts, culture and community to The Palm Beaches! Reflecting the Cultural Council’s mission to champion, engage and grow the arts in Palm Beach County, the Council’s 2022-23 season of exhibitions and events will showcase a spectacular variety of work by local artists at the Council’s downtown Lake Worth Beach headquarters. Opportunities to experience the magic include a full schedule of engaging exhibitions in the Council’s three gallery spaces. “We are ecstatic to welcome everyone in the community to the Cultural Council to experience our upcoming exhibitions,” said Dave Lawrence, the Council’s president and CEO. “Our new season kicks off with our Main Gallery exhibition ‘Contemporary Art of the Latin American Diaspora’ this fall, an innovative exhibition that highlights works from 24 Palm Beach County artists of Latin American descent. In January, we will present ‘Visualizing Climate Disruption,’ a profound look at the local effects of climate disruption, followed by our highly anticipated ‘2023 Biennial’ that will highlight some of the best artists in the county. We’ll close our Main Gallery season in the spring with our ‘2022 Artist Innovation Fellowship Showcase’ that will showcase new work created by six creative professionals who received fellowships in 2022.” Twelve other vibrant exhibitions will also be featured throughout the season in the Council’s Solo Gallery and Donald M. Ephraim Family Gallery. Art Talks — or panel discussions with artists and members of the community — will also be offered with each Main Gallery exhibition. All Art Talks are free and open to the public. The Council will also host a series of Culture Talks in partnership with Palm Beach ArtsPaper. Fall programming highlights include: Main Gallery: From October 28 to January 14, visitors are invited to experience Contemporary Art of the Latin American Diaspora, highlighting diverse works by 24 local artists from a wide range of Latin American and Hispanic origins. Guest curator Juliana Forero, Ph. D (founder of Nomad Art Projects) has woven a story with the work of artists whose families come from Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guatemala, and Cuba, among others. This exhibition aims to highlight the range of Latin American experiences by celebrating the art of its people. The exhibition will include didactic materials and opportunities for tours in Spanish and English. (PRESS RELEASE)_West Palm Beach, Fl., – October 17, 2022 – WICKED is coming to West Palm Beach for a limited two-week engagement. Broadway’s most popular musical will play at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from March 29 to April 9, 2023. Tickets for the premiere engagement of WICKED go on sale Saturday November 12th. Tickets will be sold exclusively through the Kravis Center Box office window starting at 8:00am until 10:00a.m. Save on processing fees when purchasing in person. Starting at 10:00a.m. tickets will be available by visiting the official Kravis Center website www.kravis.org or by calling the Kravis Center Box office at 561-832-7469. Local personalities will be on site with giveaways, prizes, and light refreshments. The first 95 ticket buyers in line will receive a free Wicked gift and they also have a chance to win something green and something for you and a friend: a beautiful piece of Emerald jewelry and massages for two. Free coffee and donuts for everyone. Don’t miss the Special Box Office Event on Saturday November 12th from 8a.m.-10a.m. at the Kravis Center to purchase some of the best tickets! Tickets will be available at the Kravis Center box office 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL., by visiting www.kravis.org or by calling 561-832-7469. (PRESS RELEASE)_ORLANDO, Fla. (October 3, 2022) – Brightline will begin testing trains at maximum speeds of 110 miles-per-hour in Martin and St. Lucie Counties the week of October 17, 2022. Residents should be alert and follow the law around active railroad tracks and railroad crossings. This first phase of testing is expected to take place over a six-week period and along an 11-mile section of track, spanning railroad crossings in Martin and St. Lucie Counties, including: St. Lucie County
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During the testing period, flaggers and law enforcement will be present at all crossings listed above. Testing is expected to bring additional wait times at railroad crossings. Stay off the tracks and never go around crossing gates. |
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