(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – October 30, 2023) Returning this weekend with an autumnal horticultural flourish is the always popular Fall Plant-a-Palooza Plant Sale, Saturday and Sunday, November 4-5, hosted by Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden—now with some special added attractions. “This Fall Fun-in-the-Sun plant sale will showcase more than 70 high-quality vendors in select Garden areas throughout our 20-acre tropical paradise, offering a great variety of rare, exotic, and hard-to-find orchids, plants, trees, herbs, ornamentals, succulents, cactus, bonsai, butterfly/native plants, shrubs and fruit trees, and so much more,” promises Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg while revealing some new added attractions, including: (PRESS RELEASE)_STUART, FL – On Friday, November 3, Lost River Outdoor Center (LROC) in Halpatiokee Regional Park kicks off its long-awaited grand opening with three days of special events, Great Outdoor adventures, and exclusive retail promotions. Friday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests and park-goers can take advantage of the center’s ROGO (rent one, get one) offer, which includes single and tandem kayaks, canoes that seat two, and mountain bikes, comfort cruisers, and Class 1 e-bikes. Store merchandise will be discounted 20-percent off as well. (PRESS RELEASE)_(South Florida – October 27, 2023) Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today announced that general admission tickets are available for purchase for South Florida’s version of Broadway’s Tony AwardsÒ. The 46th annual Carbonell Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 13, at 7:30 pm at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center at 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311. “We invite South Florida theatergoers and fans to attend and support the Carbonell Awards Ceremony to celebrate and honor the remarkable talent and achievements within the local performing arts scene. This annual event not only showcases the vibrant arts and culture of the region but also provides an opportunity for all of us to come together and appreciate the outstanding contributions of South Florida-based artists and creators on and off the stage,” said Schweikhart. “By supporting the Carbonell Awards Ceremony, the community can play a crucial role in sustaining and promoting the arts, contributing to the cultural richness in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.” (PRESS RELEASE)_Oct. 12, 2023 (West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The Armory Art Center’s beloved annual arts festival is getting an upgrade—and a new name. Adding an extra day of art-filled fun, the Armory’s 7th Annual Holiday Arts Festival will return to Palm Beach County from December 1-3, 2023. The outdoor festival will highlight hand-crafted artwork from artisans across the country. Guests can browse dozens of booths for holiday shopping, watch artist demonstrations, enjoy craft fare from local food trucks, and more. (PRESS RELEASE)_DELRAY BEACH, FL – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is pleased to host “Meet the Artist in the Gallery” with famed Japanese jewelry designer Maeda Asagi on Saturday, November 4, from 11am to 1pm. Visitors are invited to meet Ms. Maeda who, along with Morikami’s Japanese art curator Carla Stansifer, will present her new exhibit, Stories on the Planet: Jewelry of Maeda Asagi, on public view from November 4 through April 7, 2024. The exhibit highlights over 50 pieces of her work including Stories on the Planet, a wearable piece of art portraying 32 cities in 28 countries and consisting of eight removable brooches combined to make one necklace. Additionally, three lucky museum guests will have a chance to win a personalized sketch by Maeda Asagi which will feature a piece of jewelry based on one’s personal story. Museumgoers are also encouraged to create and display their own works of art in the gallery’s Creativity Center. Art materials are provided at no charge. Meet the Artist in the Gallery is a free event with paid admission. For more information, visit morikami.org/event/exhibition-opening-stories-on-the-planet. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org. (PRESS RELEASE)_DELRAY BEACH, FL – On Halloween, slither over to The Seagate Hotel for spooky sips at the Atlantic Grille in Delray Beach. Snag a seat at the bar or on the patio and toast the haunted holiday with The Seagate Scare-tail ($18), a rich, deep violet-hued libation loaded with Pa'lante botanical rum, lemon, blood orange, pineapple juice, Florida simple syrup, and garnished with a ghoulish ghost ice cube. So creep-tacular, we think Vincent Price would approve. The Seagate Scare-tail 2 oz. Pa'lante Botanical Gin .75 oz. Lemon Juice .75 oz. Blood Orange Syrup .75 oz. Pineapple Juice .5 oz. Florida Simple Syrup Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and stir. Pour into a rocks glass over a large square ice cube. Enjoy! The Seagate Scare-tail is available October 28–November 3. The Seagate Hotel is located at 1000 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 665-4800 or visit seagatedelray.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_WHO: Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) WHAT/WHEN: Winter events for guests to enjoy at CSCA include:
(PRESS RELEASE)_Palm Beach, Fla — As Americans prepare for Halloween this year, American Humane—the country’s first national animal welfare organization with offices in Palm Beach and Washington, D.C. —is reminding pet owners to think about their four-legged friends. As children gear up to go trick-or-treating and adults pick out costumes and decorations, American Humane is providing a handful of safety tips for keeping pets safe. Below is a checklist of things you can do to prioritize pet safety this Halloween:
Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane, added, “A little bit of planning will go a long way. Halloween doesn’t need to be tricky this year. By taking just a few precautions, the festivities can be a treat for all members of the family.” (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – October 26, 2023) With the mission of Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy, the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) welcomed 220 friends and supporters to its recent I STAND WITH THE LEAGUE Luncheon & Awards. The fun and informative event was held on October 18 at Benvenuto’s in Boynton Beach Tania Rogers, Anchor/Reporter at WPTV News Channel 5, served as the luncheon’s host and emcee, and journalist, editor and political analyst Brian Crowley was the keynote speaker. Luncheon highlights included the presentation of the League’s annual Maverick & Heroes Award to Wendy Sartory Link, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections; memorial tributes to Nancy Cohen and Corinne Miller by Karen Wilkerson and Mary Jane Range; and an exciting silent auction loaded with fabulous gift baskets and other must-have items such as silverware, entertainment tickets, and colorful handmade quilts. “This event launched the League’s yearlong countdown to the 2024 election: STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY!, an aggressive yearlong campaign of issue-oriented Hot Topic Luncheons, Spotlight Discussions, voter registration drives, and voter education efforts,” says LWVPBC President Kathi Gundlach. Sponsors and underwriters for this fundraising luncheon include The Palm Beach Post; Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & ShIpley P.A.; Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith PLLC; and PR-BS, Inc. The League’s event co-chairs were Cathy Einhorn and Marcia Sherwood. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – October 26, 2023) The Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, today reiterated that it would be hosting its Annual Native Plant Garden Tour, November 5. From 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday, November 5, participants can visit five unique private gardens and one public garden, all landscaped with Florida native plants: two in North Palm Beach, three in Jupiter, and one in Palm Beach Gardens. There will be docents at each property to answer questions, informational plant lists and labels on most of the plants will be available, with native plant literature at the welcome tables. |
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