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(PRESS RELEASE)_WEST PALM BEACH_Making a splash as the only hotel on the downtown West Palm waterfront, The Ben West Palm is now open and welcoming guests. An Autograph Collection Hotel, the design-focused hotel reflects a strong connection to its deep-rooted locale, reinventing the way to experience one of Florida’s most dynamic cities. The 208-room, new-build hotel features a modern design aesthetic reflecting the spirit of the Ben Trovato Estate, one of West Palm Beach’s original homes. Byrd Spilman Dewey, one of Florida’s most prolific authors of the pioneer era, gave her 1892 Victorian home the name Ben Trovato, literally meaning “well invented.” The name is derived from “Se non è vero, è ben trovato,” an Italian phrase which, loosely translated, means “Even if it isn’t true, it’s a good story.” The Estate put West Palm Beach on the cultural map, entertaining luminaries from Henry Phipps Jr. to Woodrow Wilson and the Vanderbilts. Reimagined for today, The Ben creatively channels Dewey’s joie de vivre, her love of entertaining, her whimsical interests and personal passions. Much like the Ben Trovato Estate, this new hotel is a place for socialization, lively conversation and enrichment. Pioneered by South Florida architecture firm EoA and its founder and design director Malcolm Berg, The Ben’s heartfelt design beautifully combines vintage Florida with modern elements. The hotels’ interiors intrigue guests with a combination of rich textures and earth tones accented with lush greenery evocative of the South Florida setting and climate that enchanted Dewey. Guestrooms feature eclectic elements including sliding bookcases that, when discovered, reveal a window into the shower and whimsical, mod iconic collage portraiture. In the lobby, a book display wall is arranged to manifest the silhouette of hotel muse Dewey’s face. Proper Grit debuts as the hotel’s signature restaurant, with Executive Chef Andre Sattler at the helm. The contemporary South Florida chophouse is open daily and offers indoor and outdoor seating in a comfortable, yet upscale setting. A communal-style table stretches across the dining room to encourage socialization, with cozy, living-room style nooks along its border where guests can intimately enjoy a cocktail prior to being seated. Menus include fresh, locally sourced fare that combines the property’s Old Florida roots interpreted the “proper” way and offers staples like whole, fresh caught snapper filleted table-side, and a perfectly cooked ribeye steak, served bone-in. The Ben also features Spruzzo, a stunning rooftop lounge and bar that is accessible via an express elevator directly from the ground floor. This new West Palm hotspot boasts sweeping, ‘Byrds-eye’ views of the Palm Harbor Marina and beyond, and offers a setting for guests to enjoy poolside cocktails and Mediterranean bites al fresco. Living up to its roots and identity as downtown West Palm’s social hub, The Ben features more than 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space, from a sleek boardroom to a unique glass-enclosed gallery, The Studio, which provides a supplementary flex-space that serves as a blank canvas for the most innovative events to come to life. For weddings and elegant affairs, The Ben’s rooftop Blue Heron Ballroom ups the ante on events in the area. The space can host up to 500 guests and is the only rooftop ballroom in all of West Palm Beach with captivating ocean views from Singer Island to Palm Beach Island and beyond. Regular programming will make use of the varied spaces throughout the hotel with offerings including Sunset/Sunrise Yoga on the Rooftop, a Proper Grit Pup Brunch, Gin & Jam Tea Time and more. Owned and operated by Concord Hospitality, an award-winning hotel development and management company, The Ben is located at 251 N. Narcissus Avenue, one block from vibrant Clematis Street, minutes away from the newly reimagined Rosemary Square and a short drive from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). To celebrate its opening, guests can book the “Discover The Ben” package to enjoy 20% off, a $50 hotel credit and 7,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per night. Use promotional code M11 to book this offer. For more information and bookings, please visit www.marriott.com/PBIAK or call (561) 655-4001. Communications Manager Ed Cunningham, Village of North Palm Beach: Make sure your household is fully counted in the 2020 Census. Here's a quick video about the 2020 Census. Starting in March, the Census will begin counting every person living in the United States. Please make sure everyone in your household is counted. Important political representation & potential project funding for the Village is dependent on an accurate count. (PRESS RELEASE)_COCONUT CREEK – Comedian Kathleen Madigan will bring her new “8 O’Clock Happy Hour” tour to The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Thursday, June 11, at 8 p.m. For 30 years, Madigan has been touring 250 nights on the road and squeezing in hour-long filmed specials and performances. From over 40 appearances on late-night shows to recently riding around with Jerry Seinfeld in his Netflix series, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," Madigan is still having a blast and selling out theaters across the country. Madigan is a staple on the late-night circuit, with over 25 appearances on The Tonight Show, and multiple appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman, and Conan. She has performed internationally at festivals in theaters in Ireland, England, Hong Kong, Australia and has filmed six Montreal Gala Shows at The Montreal Just For Laughs Festival for CBC TV. She's won the American Comedy Award for "Best Female Comedian" and the Phyllis Diller Award for "Best Female Comedian," and has done multiple USO tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Her standup album "Bothering Jesus," from the Netflix special of the same name, was released on 800 Pound Gorilla Records in 2018 and is the highest-selling release of any comedy album since 2014. It debuted on the Billboard 200, on The Nielson SoundScan Comedy Charts at #1, and on The Billboard Comedy Charts at #1. "Bothering Jesus" is Madigan's sixth comedy album and third special currently available on Netflix. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 14 at 10 a.m. with an artist pre-sale from Wednesday, February 12 at 10 a.m. through Thursday, February 13 at 10 p.m. with code “HAPPYHOUR.” Tickets are priced at $20/$30/$40 per person and can be purchased via Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 653-8000. The Pavilion box office will also open at 1 p.m. on the day of the show for on-site ticket purchases and will-call pickup. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek. For more information, call (954) 977-6700 or visit CasinoCoco.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – February 12, 2020) – The Great White Way is coming to West Palm Beach in a big way, with The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Kravis On Broadway 2020/2021 Season Announcement event at Rosemary Square. The free, community gathering, hosted by Virginia of 97.9 WRMF’s The KVJ Show, takes place on February 17 from 7:30 pm to 8 pm at Rosemary Square. Everyone is invited to gather on the lawn, register to win tickets and be among the first to hear about the hit Broadway shows coming to town next season during this free, festive gathering. Il Bellagio Italian Restaurant is offering 20 percent discount for dinner (food only) to anyone attending the Kravis On Broadway Season Announcement pre or post event. The Kravis On Broadway Season Announcement takes place Monday, February 17 from 7:30 pm to 8 pm at Rosemary Square, located at 700 Rosemary Avenue in Downtown West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit kravis.org. (PRESS RELEASE)_COCONUT CREEK – Gin Blossoms will perform their greatest hits in The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Thursday, April 9, at 8 p.m. In the late 1980s, Gin Blossoms grew a huge following as the number one local music draw in Phoenix, Arizona. The band’s fusion of pop, melodic rock, folk and country elements took the airwaves by siege, making the band a 1990s mainstay. From their breakout album, New Miserable Experience, through today, Gin Blossoms have sold more than 10 million records and are one of the most in-demand 1990s live artists. Gin Blossoms hits include “Hey Jealousy,” “Allison Road,” “Until I Fall Away,” “Mrs. Rita,” “Found Out About You,” “’Til I Hear It From You,” “Follow You Down,” “As Long As It Matters,” “Learning The Hard Way,” “Long Time Gone,” and “Miss Disarray.” “As Long As It Matters” earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Performance by a Duo or Group. Tickets are priced at $25/$30/$35 per person, and VIP Meet & Greet ticket packages can be purchased via Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 653-8000. The Pavilion box office will also open at 1 p.m. on the day of the show for on-site ticket purchases and will-call pickup. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek. For more information, call (954) 977-6700 or visit CasinoCoco.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_NAPLES, Fla. (February 7, 2020) – Naples Grande Beach Resort has announced the launch of new Indian cuisine offerings in collaboration with James Beard Award semi-finalist Chef Niven Patel, the culinary mastermind behind Miami’s Ghee Indian Kitchen. Reinforcing the ever-growing popularity of diverse, authentic cuisine concepts, the new menu will be a permanent fixture on Mantra’s list of offerings for guests who dine at the pan-Asian inspired open kitchen and bar. “Guests and locals have come to know and love our restaurants here at Naples Grande, eager to see what we’re going to do next,” said Eddie Thomas, Director of Food and Beverage for Naples Grande Beach Resort. “From our acclaimed Bloody Mary Bar to popular Frites & Flutes Friday Happy Hour, we’re always striving to give diners a surprise from the moment they step in the door. With these new menu items, Chef Patel brings a special and unique take on globally inspired cuisine to the resort and we’re honored to work with a leading culinary mind in the Florida market.” With a selection of dishes that transcend borders, guests of the resort and Naples locals enjoying the traditional Indian cuisine can begin with their choice of Crispy Cauliflower or Avocado Tuna Bhel as an appetizer, followed by a selection from the menu’s Tiffin offering – a traditional Indian meal box. Stacked with four stainless-steel containers, the levels include Pumpkin Seed Naan, Persian Cucumber Salad with curry leaf dressing, Cumin Basmati and a choice of Chicken Tikka Masala, Coconut Shrimp Curry or Paneer Tikka Masala. An array of spices that are sourced by Chef Patel directly from India are also incorporated into the cuisine, offering guests truly authentic flavors. “Naples has an impressive and growing culinary scene and I’m excited to share my concepts with the esteemed program at Naples Grande Beach Resort,” said Chef Niven Patel. “This collaboration gives me the one-of-a-kind opportunity to build on the innovative concept of Mantra and bring homestyle Indian cooking to guests of the resort and locals of the area.” Led by Chef Bader Ali, Naples Grande Beach Resort features seven distinct culinary concepts. Alongside Mantra and its new menu offerings by Chef Patel, Naples Grande boasts six additional outlets including its signature restaurant and award-winning The Catch of the Pelican. (PRESS RELEASE)_(NANTUCKET)– February 10, 2020 - Restaurateur Marco Coelho and Team Hospitality announced today that they’ve expanded their popular Nantucket-based LoLa brand. LoLa 41, a 156-seat global bistro and sushi bar is now open in historic Palm Beach, FL. Located on the corner of Sunset Avenue and Bradley Park, the third outpost of the popular LoLa brand is the signature restaurant for White Elephant Palm Beach, a luxury boutique hotel scheduled to open in March 2020. Sharing their origins on Nantucket, this landmark hotel and celebrated restaurant bring a winning combination of old-school glamour and sizzling sex appeal to one of the toniest sections of South Florida. “We are thrilled to bring LoLa 41 to Palm Beach,” said Coelho. “It makes perfect sense. So many of our friends and guests from Nantucket spend their winters here, and we’re excited to open our doors to visitors and residents alike who will be experiencing LoLa 41 for the first time.” “LoLa 41 is a Nantucket mainstay, so it was a natural selection for White Elephant Palm Beach given the synergies between the two resort destinations. We’re happy to welcome their culinary team,” said Khaled Hashem, Managing Director of Hospitality for New England Development. Named for the latitudinal location of the flagship location on Nantucket, LoLa 41 Palm Beach features an eclectic menu inspired by the cuisine of countries along the 41st parallel. Signature dishes range from sushi rolls and sashimi to global dishes such as Harissa Clams with white wine, shallots, Serrano chilies and grilled bread, Korean Beef Bulgogi with Chinese broccoli, egg noodles, & crispy garlic, and from the sushi bar Hot Pepper Hamachi - sashimi of hamachi with Serrano, cilantro, sriracha, & ponzu sauce. The LoLa Burger, an 8 oz. hand-packed Certified Angus Beef patty, is an all-time favorite. It comes served on an oversized English muffin topped with aged cheddar and red onion compote and served with foie gras gravy that doubles as a dipping sauce for fries. Exclusive to LoLa 41 Palm Beach is Caviar Service - 1 oz of caviar served with chopped capers, shallots, chives, Creme Fraiche, egg yolk, egg whites, and blinis. Also, the chef will highlight South Florida seafood in a “Catch of the Day,” showcasing fresh-off-the-boat selections like Snapper, Pompano, Tuna, Florida Shrimp and Swordfish. LoLa 41 Palm Beach will feature an impressive wine list, sake selection, creative cocktails and craft brews. Alluring with its hip vibe and chic ambiance, LoLa 41 Palm Beach boasts an expansive bar area as well as outdoor dining by the pool within a beautifully landscaped courtyard. Interior design elements include a concrete bar embedded with vintage coins from around the world, hand-blown glass candles, artful lighting to guide the mood throughout the day, and striking works of original artwork selected by the LoLa team. Private rooms are available for special events. LoLa 41 Palm Beach is open for dinner 5pm-11pm. Breakfast and lunch will be served in the coming weeks. Check website for details. Located at 290 Sunset Ave, Palm Beach FL, 33480. For more information, call 561-599-5652 or visit LoLa41.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_(Palm Beach, FL – February 10, 2020) Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County today announced that the penultimate presentation of the 15th season of the popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS will be next month at The Colony Hotel Coral Ballroom, located at 155 Hammon Avenue in Palm Beach. March 2 Black Widow A Conversation between Leslie Gray Streeter and James Patterson + Leslie Gray Streeter is the pop culture columnist for The Palm Beach Post, where she has covered music, movies, celebrities, staycations and more since 2002. Her first book, a memoir, is being published next month by Little, Brown & Company. + James Patterson is the world’s best-selling author and a major cultural philanthropist. Books by the former advertising executive have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide—including the Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club, Maximum Ride and Middle School series—and more than 100 of his titles have been New York Times bestsellers. Please note that seating is limited and CULTURE & COCKTAILS events frequently sell out. The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS of the 2019-2020 season will be: April 20 Wayne Hosford & Stars of Tomorrow Our annual musical finale of this series will feature a conversation with and performance by Wayne Hosford, an award-winning entertainer, singer, comedian, actor and composer, who tickles the keys regularly at Club Colette in Palm Beach. He has appeared with many cabaret giants (Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Callaway, Marilyn Maye) and will introduce musical performances by some amazing young talents at this season’s closing event. Interviewed by Kathi Kretzer, Founder & President of the Kretzer Music Foundation. CULTURE & COCKTAILS is generously sponsored by The Roe Green Foundation, Roe Green, Founder; The Donald M. Ephraim Family Foundation; The Gardens Mall; PNC Arts Alive; Clo & Charles S. Cohen; The Fine Arts Conservancy; First Republic Bank; Scott Teich, Teich Wealth Management of Raymond James; Woolems Luxury Home Builders; and The International Society of Palm Beach. With additional support from Legends Radio 100.3 FM, The Palm Beach Daily News, and PR-BS, a Boca-based public relations firm. Please Note: Admission to each CULTURE & COCKTAILS event is $75 per person in advance; $85 at the door, $125 for VIP Seating, and FREE for Supporter, Contributor, Patron and Business Arts Partner level members of the Cultural Council. All proceeds go to support the nonprofit Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. For membership information, please contact Debbie Calabria at 561.472.3330. Each event runs from 5 to 7 pm, with registration and cocktails from 5 to 5:45 pm, and the “Conversation” from 5:45 to 7 pm, including audience Q&A. The Colony will serve complimentary beverages and an array of specially prepared hors d'oeuvres before each CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversation. People interested in attending CULTURE & COCKTAILS can RSVP before each event by calling the Cultural Council at (561) 47-2901. Also: Topics and speakers are subject to change depending upon the availability of scheduled participants. (PRESS RELEASE)_It was announced today that the Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation’s student team will begin their 2020 Winter exhibition tour with stops across the East and West coasts of South Florida during February and March.
Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation is dedicated to empowering children through sport and education to foster lasting peace in one of the most turbulent areas in the world. Their goal is to teach children of all backgrounds how to live successful lives. "As a proud Alumnus of the ITEC, I can speak firsthand to the importance of this program. It was through this remarkable organization that I was exposed to, and learned from being in an environment of inclusiveness, unity, respect, diversity and caring," states Yoni Yair, Vice President of Development. "It is my great hope that we can offer this same chance to as many children as possible and give them an opportunity to build lasting peace within their communities and successful futures." On Tuesday, February 25th, the Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation student team will arrive in Palm Beach County, FL from Tel Aviv. The first exhibition and fundraiser will take place on Thursday, February 27th at Wycliffe Country Club in Wellington. The team will remain in the Sunshine state traveling from coast to coast, through March 16th. The ITEC 2020 Winter schedule includes the following exhibitions and events: |
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