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February at the Hilton West Palm Beach

1/31/2026

 
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(Hilton West Palm Beach)
(Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, FL – This February, fall in love all over again at Hilton West Palm Beach, South Florida’s favorite hotel-away-from-home. From romantic wine dinners and DJ pool parties to restorative wellness experiences designed to reconnect mind, body, and soul, the Hilton invites couples, friends, and solo self-love seekers to celebrate the month of love in unforgettable style.


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Nonprofits First Marks 20th Anniversary

1/30/2026

 
PictureTrudy Crowetz (Jasser Leiva, Capture JL)
(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL – (Friday, January 30, 2026) – Nonprofits First commemorated its 20th Anniversary with a milestone celebration recognizing two decades of service, innovation, and leadership within Palm Beach County’s nonprofit community. The event also marked the launch of the 2026 Rising Leaders, Advancing Leaders, and Launching Leaders programs, which are leadership initiatives designed to support and empower the next generation of nonprofit professionals.


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Cast for 'Macbeth' Announced

1/30/2026

 
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©Jeffrey Langlois
(Press Release) Royal Palm Beach, Florida (January 30, 2025) The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival (PBSF) announces its cast for the Valentine’s weekend Shakespeare by the Palms VI production of MACBETH. Presented by The Village of Royal Palm Beach, performances take place on February 12 – 15, in a new location at the Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 per person.
 
Visiting guest artist Benjamin Lusk (Romeo & Juliet) returns to the festival in the titular role of the Scottish lord driven to madness by his own greed and ambition. Lusk is a multidisciplinary artist and co-founder and frontman for the Nashville-based indie band, Rally Club. Joining him as Lady Macbeth is powerhouse performer Amy Simms, who appeared in the titular role of the festival’s critically acclaimed production of King Lear.   


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Mark Valentine's at Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen

1/30/2026

 
PictureCourtesy of Delray Beach Downtown
District Authority
(Press Release) BOCA RATON & DELRAY BEACH — This Valentine’s Day, one can only hope South Florida’s frigid temps stick around because they’re the perfect excuse to cozy up at Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, where j’adore is adored. Chef Demetrio Zavala—a multi-champion Food Network’s Chopped competitor who has appeared on the series multiple times, including a $100,000 win in the Chopped: Grudge Match tournament—is planning not a one-evening experience, but a four-night culinary love story featuring a three-course Valentine’s specials menu served February 12–15 (Thursday through Sunday). 


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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Le Colonial

1/29/2026

 
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(Press Release) Delray Beach (January 29, 2026)—In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Le Colonial, the acclaimed French-Vietnamese restaurant located at 601 East Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, will offer special dishes and host a Lion Dance performance. 
 
On Tuesday, February 17, Le Colonial Delray will celebrate Lunar New Year, recognized as one of the most important holidays in Vietnamese culture, by offering five dinner specials, consisting of two small plates, two large plates and one dessert. 


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Inaugural Hands & Hearts Gala Announced

1/29/2026

 
PictureTrisha Ramudo, Hayley Peters Smith and Tandy Robinson
(Press Release) Boca Raton, FL (January 29, 2026) — Boca Helping Hands (BHH) Hands & Hearts Gala: A Legacy in Action, to be held on April 25 at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, located at 2425 West Maya Palm Drive, Boca Raton. The evening will honor retiring Board President, Gary Peters, for his 20 years of distinguished service and leadership.

During Peters’ tenure, Boca Helping Hands has grown from a modest soup kitchen to serving more than 35,000 individuals annually at five locations throughout South Palm Beach County. The gala will celebrate this remarkable legacy while raising critical funds to support BHH’s mission.

Gala co-chairs are Trisha Ramudo, Hayley Peters Smith, and Board President Tandy Robinson.


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West Palm Road Closing for Railroad Repairs

1/29/2026

 
(Press Release) The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) will be performing crossing rehabilitation work on Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. in West Palm Beach. This project will require a full closure of the road at the railroad crossing from Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00 p.m., through Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. The work may extend through Wednesday, February 11, if delayed by weather or unforeseen circumstances.
 
During the closure, SFRTA will rehabilitate the existing tracks, repair rails, and replace crossing surface that will enhance the safety, improve the ride quality for railway and roadway, and improve the resiliency of the corridor.
 
A detour route will be in place to accommodate local traffic. All vehicles will be directed to N. Australian Avenue, with access to 15th Street, 7th Street, or Banyan Boulevard to bypass the work zone.
 
For additional assistance, please call 1-800- TRI-RAIL (874-7245).
 
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Rob Russell to Be Honored at Museum Club

1/28/2026

 
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(Press Release) (Boca Raton, FL – January 29, 2026) The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Florida will hold its annual spectacular fundraiser Celebrate the Arts at The Wick Theatre’s immersive Museum Club on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 6 pm. The dazzling evening, which champions young talent, will honor Palm Beach social and cultural icon Rob Russell with NSAL’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
 
This amazing event will be Co-chaired by NSAL leaders Arlene Herson and Shari Upbin, with Marilynn Wick serving as Honorary Chair. Tickets are $375 and include a lavish dinner and entertainment programming. The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum is located at 7901 N. Federal Hwy. in Boca Raton 33487.


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'Art of Giving' Spring Garden Party Set

1/28/2026

 
PictureLaura Rehnert and TFS Students
(Capehart Photography)
(Press Release) (PALM BEACH) – This spring, generosity is in full bloom on Palm Beach. The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education’s “The Art of Giving”: Spring Garden Party will take place on March 16, at 7 p.m. at Club Colette. The elegant evening will bring together community leaders and supporters to celebrate CCE’s mission to expand opportunity through education. Proceeds from the event are earmarked for the creation of a new student garden on campus at The Foundations School in West Palm Beach.


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13th Annual Plain Air Art Festival Set

1/28/2026

 
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(Press Release) ​Tequesta, Fla., (January 27, 2026) – Experience the joy of art in real time as Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) brings the outdoors to life during its 13th Annual Plein Air Festival, March 1 to 7, 2026. Throughout this free, weeklong celebration, the streets, parks, and waterfronts of Palm Beach and Martin Counties will become open-air studios as 30 award-winning artists from around the world paint local scenes and compete for more than $15,000 in cash and prizes. The public is invited to watch the creative process unfold and experience the French tradition of plein air painting, which means painting “in the open air.”
 
The festival includes live painting demonstrations, artist meet-and-greets, and community events. Freshly painted works are available for purchase at LAC Gallery throughout the week at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. Proceeds from the event support LAC’s mission to bring the joy of art to all through dynamic exhibitions, year-round classes, and free outreach programs for underserved youth, veterans, and individuals with special needs. A full schedule of events is available at lighthousearts.org/pleinair-2026/.

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