Video by North Palm Beach Life BOCA RATON_ Today, Brightline reached another milestone with the official groundbreaking for the new Boca Raton station and parking garage, scheduled to open by the end of the year. Brightline President Patrick Goddard was joined by Boca's mayor as well as other government dignitaries to man the shovels as a Brightline train passed behind them. In an interview prior, Goddard said the new stop, along with the Adventura station also under construction, would add about four minutes each to the ride between West Palm and Miami. Below is the full press release. --Gerry Barker MIAMI (January 25, 2022) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, breaks ground on its new Boca Raton station with Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. as the construction manager for the garage and train station. Once completed, the station will be Brightline’s fifth operational in the state, connecting travelers in Boca Raton to Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and soon Orlando. Located on a 1.8-acre site across from Mizner Park and adjacent to the downtown library, Brightline’s Boca station, designed by Zyscovich Architects, will feature approximately 38,000 square feet of space which will include its signature autonomous MRKT and premium lounge among other station amenities. The station will offer a seamless travel experience through modern technology, including a cashless environment, touchless turnstiles and high-speed WiFi. Brightline's Boca station is expected to be complete in the fall of 2022. Brightline’s president, Patrick Goddard, was joined at the groundbreaking ceremony today by Congressman Ted Deutch, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Jorge Pesquera of Discover the Palm Beaches, in addition to members of the Boca city council and elected officials. The groundbreaking of Brightline’s Boca station follows the commencement of construction for the station's parking garage, announced in December of 2021.
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(PRESS RELEASE)_West Palm Beach, FL (January 21, 2022) Three award-winning films, a dynamic host and the honoring of a local legend will be a part of this year’s ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education Series’ 16th Annual African-American Film Festival (AAFF) at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Hosted by William “Bill” Nix, this year’s event theme is "A Salute to Education: Stories of Triumph" and honors AAFF founder James Drayton and takes place on the evenings of February 1, 8 and 15. A strong advocate for equal rights and equality, the late James Drayton is a former West Palm Beach city commissioner, founder of the annual African American Film Festival, the African American Heritage Bookstore in West Palm Beach, and the Together We Stand Democratic Club, furthering his goal of imparting to future generations the knowledge from his years of experience. The event lineup includes: February 1 at 7 pm LEAN ON ME Winner of two NAACP Image Awards, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Motion Picture, LEAN ON ME stars Morgan Freeman as real-life New Jersey High School Principal Joe Clark. Tasked with reforming the school by his old friend and School Superintendent Dr. Frank Napier (Robert Guillaume), Clark tackles gangs, drugs, low test scores and a host of other issues plaguing the school. February 8 at 7 pm AKEELAH AND THE BEE When 11-year-old Akeelah (Keke Palmer) discovers she has a gift for spelling, she sets a goal to compete in the National Spelling Bee. Despite her mother’s (Angela Bassett) objections and numerous other obstacles, Akeelah is determined to achieve her goal. With the help of her coach, Dr. Larabee (Laurence Fishburne), her classmates and members of her community, Akeelah makes it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. February 15 at 7 pm THE GREAT DEBATERS Based on a true story, THE GREAT DEBATERS stars Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, and Nate Parker. Set in the 1930s, this film relates the struggles of an all-black college debate team to gain equality against their white counterparts at a time when Jim Crow laws were in effect and African-Americans feared for their lives Each film will be preceded by a lively and informative introduction from host William “Bill” Nix. Mr. Nix is the President of Nix Communication Group, Inc., the former Vice President of Marketing and Government Affairs, and Ex-Officio Director of the Palm Beach Film and Television Commission. How to Purchase Tickets to These Shows: Tickets are $12 per show or $30 for the series and can be purchased online through the Kravis Center’s website www.kravis.org or by phone at 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471. Student/Educator rush discount available for all screenings. (PRESS RELEASE)_WEST PALM BEACH, FL – City Cellar and Executive Chef Rolando Anoceto want to sweep you and your taste buds off your feet this Valentine's Day. Chef Anoceto's amore-inspired menu and breathtaking views of The Square are the perfect ingredients for a night of romance. Valentine's Day Menu: Appetizer Yellowfin Tuna Crudo $18 Crispy sushi rice, yuzu, black sesame, avocado, shiso, wasabi pea crumble Entrée Grilled 14 oz. Dry Aged Veal Porterhouse $52 Black truffle grits, roasted baby heirloom carrots, marsala compound butter Dessert Rose Tres Leches Cake $10 Violet mousse, fresh raspberries, torched meringue Cocktail Love Potion $13 Absolut Citron Vodka, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Aperol, simple syrup, lemon, garnished with rose petals. Valentine's Day dinner hours are 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Late night pizza hours are 10:30 p.m.–12 a.m. City Cellar is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach. For reservations, call (561) 366-0071 or visit citycellarwpb.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – January 20, 2022) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) today invited concerned adults to two timely, informative, and FREE Zoom events next month: Wednesday, February 16 at Noon Hot Topic Discussion: Penny Sales Tax Update Guest Speaker: Sherry Brown, Director of Palm Beach County’s Office of Financial Management and Budget, who will discuss the impact of the penny sales tax increase, both now and going forward. She has worked in Governmental Finance since 1996, including 16 years for the City of West Palm Beach and, since 2012, for Palm Beach County, where she is responsible for the County’s $6 billion budget, fixed assets, debt management, collections, contract development, etc. Link to Connect: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s27fi_VCSQO2PTyHLPUUEw?mc_cid=af6eeaab1e&mc_eid=bae9214653 (PRESS RELEASE)_Celebrate the Art of Love at DELAMAR and New Britain Museum of Art | West Hartford, CT Throughout the month of February, guests can celebrate the art of love at the exquisite DELAMAR West Hartford with its luxurious guest rooms and art-filled interiors. The Art of Love package includes spending a romantic evening at the New Britain Museum of American Art and experiencing the museum’s extensive American Art Collection. Art of Love Package includes:
For guests staying February 10th or February 13th, this package includes Complimentary Admission for two special event dates at NBMAA:
(PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI – January 19, 2022 -- Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, has fully launched its new integrated, door-to-door booking service, Brightline+, that enables customers to pre-book seamless transportation from their point of origin to their final destination across multiple modes of private and public transportation. The new service, powered by Brightline’s new app and a fully electric Brightline-branded mobility fleet, is Brightline’s investment to provide travelers in South Florida a door-to-door solution to travel by train. Beginning today, riders must book all Brightline+ rides at least two hours in advance of a scheduled departure, through either the website or the mobile Brightline app, anywhere within a five-mile radius of all three stations. Riders will receive a real-time arrival estimate provided the day of purchase and journey tracking throughout. Brightline+ is available free for riders for a limited time. Brightline+ will also provide walk-up shuttles to Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale’s beaches, Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, synchronized immediately upon train arrivals. As the most significant enhancement made to Brightline since its inception, the Brightline+ service enables passengers to leverage an upgraded Brightline mobile app to plan, book, and pay for their entire journey across a variety of eco-friendly transport modes, leading to a lower environmental impact. These vehicles include Brightline+’s fleet of Tesla cars, shared electric vans, and Circuit neighborhood electric vehicles (fully electric shared shuttles). All Brightline+ vehicles will be operated by private chauffeurs vetted and trained by Brightline and its mobility partner, Via, the global leader in TransitTech. Customers who choose to use their own vehicle to arrive at the station can pre-book and pay for their parking through the app and will use the QR code on their boarding pass to enter and exit the parking garage. “As a company that is transforming the state of high-speed rail in America, Brightline continues to innovate around the passenger experience, and our new Brightline+ is indicative of this commitment,” said Patrick Goddard, president of Brightline. “With Brightline+, we are enabling riders to book door-to-door transportation in a seamless, unprecedented manner, making Brightline the most integrated multimodal train experience in North America.” The Brightline+ service is offered in all three Brightline markets. The company is working with Miami-Dade Transit, Broward County Transit, and Palm Tran to produce the first multimodal transit payments integration with high-speed rail in the nation. Over the coming months, Brightline will integrate CitiBikes and BrightBike in West Palm Beach, scooters, and other modes of travel into the Brightline+ service. To make each of our stations a first-class mobility hub, Brightline is also improving rider transportation information by providing real-time updates via ActionFigure. The Brightline+ fleet will also be fully electric by the end of 2022. (PRESS RELEASE)_Celebrated West Palm Beach foodie spot, Mama Bella Gourmet Market will host a complimentary international wine and cheese tasting on Saturday, January 22 at 1 p.m. Enjoy a fine selection of cheese and charcuterie paired with red and white wines from France's leading terroirs. A $5 happy hour menu will also be available. Mama Bella Gourmet Market is located at 518 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. For information, call (561) 599-5500 or visit mamabellacafe.com.
(PRESS RELEASE)_One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 8 - 13 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets are on sale now. Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, and is now on tour across North America! Featuring new sound design, direction and choreography for a new generation — experience CATS for the first time as it begins a new life, or let it thrill you all over again! The creative team for the new production of CATS includes John Napier (Scenic & Costume Design), Natasha Katz (Lighting Design), Mick Potter (Sound Design), choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne, and direction by Trevor Nunn. Kim Craven is the associate choreographer and Chrissie Cartwright is the associate director/choreographer. Since its world premiere, more than 75 million people have seen CATS worldwide. Originally directed by Trevor Nunn with choreography and associate direction by Gillian Lynne, scenic and costume design by John Napier, lighting design by David Hersey, and sound design by Abe Jacob, CATS opened in London’s West End in 1981. (PRESS RELEASE)_Last weekend it was raining cats and dogs, and this weekend will be bursting with colorful kimonos! Learn all about the classical art of the Japanese kimono (which means “thing to wear”) during the annual Kimono Culture Demonstration at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach.
On Saturday, January 22, deep dive into the kimono's fashionable history, as well as learn how to properly wear one. Fabric quality, choice of pattern, thread, paint, and color were essential criteria for presenting the rank, age, gender, and refinement of the person wrapped in a kimono. Feeling spendy? Stock up on yukatas (casual cotton kimonos) at the Museum Store and unleash your inner geisha. Price is $5 with paid museum admission. Kimono culture demonstration times are 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PRESS RELEASE)_(Delray Beach, FL – January 18, 2022) From jazz guitar to gospel stomp, Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announces two new soul-stirring concerts. Friday & Saturday, February 11-12, at 8 pm Stanley Jordan Returns Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits, to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works—solo or with a group—fan favorite Stanley Jordan can always be counted to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected. Since 1985, his fast-track acclaim was his mastery of a special technique on the guitar’s fretboard, Instead of conventional strumming and picking, Jordan’s innovative “touch technique” is an advanced form of two-handed tapping, and he can even simultaneously play two different guitars. A four-time Grammy nominee, he has performed in over 60 countries and numerous festivals, including the Kool Jazz Festival, the Concord Jazz Festival, and the Montreux International Jazz Festival. His recording of Morning Desire with Kenny Rogers was America’s Number One country song in 1986; performed with Quincy Jones, Benny Carter, and Dizzy Gillespie; and has even jammed with the Dave Matthews Band. Tickets: $45 & $50 |
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