![]() (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – June 8, 2023) Rochelle Wolberg, Curator-Director at Mounts Botanical Garden, is bursting with pride since Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden was awarded this year’s prestigious Dorothy E. Hansell Marketing Award from the American Public Gardens Association, the nation’s leading professional organization for the field of public horticulture. The annual award “recognizes outstanding marketing and communications that advance a public garden’s mission.” Mounts Botanical Garden was honored for The Palm Beaches in Bloom, a week-long wow-worthy tropical botanical art installation last December at Hudson Yards in New York City. ![]() (PRESS RELEASE)_NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. (June 7, 2023) – National and International Rosé Days are celebrated in June, so what better way to celebrate than taste a wide assortment of rosés from around the globe? Not to worry if you say no way to rosé. At Doris Italian Market & Bakery’s Wine Night, there is something for everyone. Guests can get samples of whites, reds, blends and sparkling too. There will be more than 100 wines from vineyards around the world to choose from! Bring your appetite. A gourmet buffet of authentic Italian cuisine and artisan cheeses is included in admission. Wine Night is taking place on Saturday, June 24 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Doris Market located in the Shoppes at City Centre at 11239 U.S. Highway 1 in North Palm Beach. Once you find your favorite new wines, special pricing will be offered on bottles during the event, so it’s the perfect time to stock up for summer barbecues and dinner parties. Tickets are $39.95 and can be purchased in advance at dorismarket.com/product-category/wine-event-tickets/. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase tickets and attend. For information, email customerservice@dorismarket.com or call 954-572- 5269. Doris Market has locations in Sunrise, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton and North Palm Beach. For information, visit www.dorismarket.com and Facebook at www.facebook.com/DorisItalianMarket. ![]() (PRESS RELEASE)_June 7, 2023 (ATLANTA) — Accomplished jazz pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and producer Dr. Greg Satterthwaite announces his sophomore album release Savannah Blue, a blend of his Jamaican roots mixed with jazz classics and original compositions, out June 9, 2023. The Savannah Blue tour will kick off in West Palm Beach, Fla. on June 21, 2023, with a free community concert at Palm Beach Lakes High School as part of the School District of Palm Beach County’s 29th Annual African, African American, and Caribbean Studies Summer Institute. Satterthwaite’s album Savannah Blue features ensemble members Quentin Baxter (drummer), Delbert Felix (bassist), Rod Harris Jr. (guitarist), and Derrick James (saxophonist). The 2023 South Arts Jazz Road Tours artist and University of Georgia jazz professor says: “I truly appreciate the opportunity to uplift, share, and build community through such a rich American art form, thus the album Savannah Blue is my contribution to sustaining the amazing art form known as jazz.” ![]() (PRESS RELEASE)_Ballet Palm Beach presents an intimate evening of cocktails, light bites and ballet. Guests will enjoy an up close and personal performance of selected works, and the opportunity to meet and mingle with the Company’s dancers. The evening also includes a preview of the exciting 2023/2024 Season. WHAT: Ballet Palm Beach’s Summer Studio Soiree WHERE: Ballet Palm Beach Studio 10357 Ironwood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 WHEN: Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 starting at 7 p.m. COST/CONTACT: Tickets are $50 per person and are available by visiting balletpalmbeach.com or by calling 561.630.8325. (PRESS RELEASE)_Join us August 12th, 2023 from 12- 8 pm as the Sailfish Marina hosts it’s 8th Annual "Singer Island Spiny Lobsterfest." This fun family friendly event will feature several Lobster Dishes, Live Entertainment, Art and Jewelry Vendors, Kids Activities, Water Slide, Silent Auction, Nautical Artists, Pet Costume Contest and so much more! Being held on our Tiki Lawn. Proceeds Benefit the: West Palm Beach Fishing Club $25 Admission (Includes One Food Ticket) Children 12 & Under are FREE
![]() (PRESS RELEASE)_West Palm Beach, FL (June 7, 2023) – The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, a not-for-profit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community members to solve the region’s chronic and emerging issues, today announced the appointment of Phyllis M. Gillespie, Gabrielle Raymond McGee, and David Mérot to its Board of Directors. “The new members of our Board of Directors are deeply involved in their communities and bring diverse experiences in business and philanthropy that will strengthen our work,” said Julie Fisher Cummings, outgoing Chair of the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “As stewards of the Community Foundation, they are building on the long tradition of dedicated leaders and volunteers who are committed to making our area stronger through giving for good.” ![]() (PRESS RELEASE)_DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Seagate Hotel & Spa is the ideal setting for the July 4th holiday with its panoramic views of Delray Beach’s famous fireworks display and endless activities for both kids and adults. Further, the hotel is offering a fourth night free throughout July to help travelers get the most out of their summer vacations. On July 4th, The Atlantic Grille, which offers sweeping views of the festivities on Atlantic Avenue, will feature live music on the patio (5:30-8:30pm), a “smashed burger” special ($24), and boozy American craft beer cocktails ($10). ![]() (PRESS RELEASE)_Port St. Lucie, Florida, June 6, 2023 – Tesoro Club, a 1,400-acre private club community located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, recently announced Jason Suarez has become the Club’s new Assistant Director of Racquets. With decades of experience both playing and teaching racquet sports, Jason will take the position and provide clinics, lessons, and events for Tesoro Club Members beginning May 8, 2023. Jason was the former hitting partner for several highly ranked touring professionals including Mark Philippoussis ( former number 8 in the world and number 1 Davis Cup player for Australia), Grigor Dimitrov ( former number 3, and current number 29 in the world), Dmitry Tursunov (former number 20 in the world), and Caroline Wozniacki (former number 1, and Australian Open winner). ![]() (PRESS RELEASE)_WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Chichi No Hi (Japanese for Father's Day) dining at Sushi by Boū in West Palm Beach has never tasted so refined. The cozy, new omakase counter features a signature 12-piece menu, including delicacies like Hamachi (yellowtail), Botan Ebi (spotted prawn), Ikura (salmon roe), Hotate (scallop), O-Toro (fatty tuna), Unagi (bbq eel), and Wagyuni (surf and turf). A 17-piece "Bougie" omakase is also available. Tip back an Old Fashioned Pearl craft cocktail which fathers enjoy for free with the secret password, DADSDAY. Feeling extra special? Experience the Mac Daddy ($16, piece), a decadent bite of caviar, truffle, and wagyu beef handmade just for dad on his special day. Sushi by Boū is located at 340 Clematis Street (inside the Vinyl Fish Club), West Palm Beach. For reservations, visit sushibybou.com or Opentable. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday, from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Seating times are 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m., and 10 p.m. (and 11:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday). Each timed seating is 60 minutes. Old Fashioned Pearl (recipe) 2 oz. Legent Bourbon .25 oz. roasted barley syrup 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 1 Luxardo cherry 1 orange peel 1 lemon peel Add ingredients, excluding cherry and citrus peels, into a rocks glass. Add one large square or round ice cube. Stir with a bar spoon for ten seconds. Gently twist lemon and lime peels over the drink, then rub the outer rim. Garnish with Luxardo cherry and citrus peels. Kanpai! |
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