(BRIGHTLINE NEWS)_This year, Brightline is making it easier to get you to some of February’s best Miami events.
Starting with Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show this weekend, Brightline will offer dedicated complimentary shuttles for riders traveling between MiamiCentral and various Boat Show venues, leaving Brightline every 10 minutes from the station. The shuttles will be available starting Wednesday, February 16 through Sunday, Feb. 20. The following week to celebrate The South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Brightline will also be offering a free shuttle that gets riders to all of the delicious SOBEWFF action on South Beach. The shuttle departs approximately 10 minutes after each train arrival into MiamiCentral. SOBEWFF shuttles will be available from Thursday, February 24 - Sunday, February 27. For the first time, riders can also reserve a complimentary Brightline+ ride, Brightline’s new door-to-door booking service, for quick and seamless transportation to all of these events. Brightline riders are encouraged to book a shared or private ride, at least 2 hours in advance. During both action-packed weekends, all three Brightline stations will also offer $5 drink specials.
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(PRESS RELEASE)_Morikami is pleased to announce its March programming, which includes innovative Japanese flower arrangements, intricate raking demos, and an exciting, meet-the-director movie screening.Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 Ikebana Flower Arrangement- Ikenobo School (Class) Time: Beginners – 11am – 1pm Intermediate – 1pm – 3pm* Cost: $80 (Morikami Members $70). Advance Registration Required. *Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience or have taken at least three sessions of Ikebana classes. Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. Dating back to the 15th century, the Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy. Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School (Class) Time: Beginners – 10am – 12:30pm Intermediate – 1:30pm – 3:30pm* Cost: $80 (Morikami Members $70). Advance Registration Required. Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. The Sogetsu School is a contemporary school, which focuses on the creativity and individuality of ikebana. The idea is that ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, with almost anything. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create pieces each week to take home and enjoy. *Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience.Morikami is pleased to announce its March programming, which includes innovative Japanese flower arrangements, intricate raking demos, and an exciting, meet-the-director movie screening. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – February 14, 2022) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 30 fun, healthy, educational, and always awesome open-air events in March. “Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and proud ‘green-thumbers’ of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, informative and happy horticultural activities throughout February,” says Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg. “And everybody with a determination to ‘get healthier’ will find a series of events to nurture both the body and soul.” Through May 1 Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm (last entry at 3 p.m.) $15 adults; $12 seniors 65+, college students and military with ID; $7 ages 6-17; FREE for MBG members and children under 6. Ticket includes full Garden admission. Tickets available for purchase at www.mounts.org or at the gate. Reconnect with your Inner Child. This exciting exhibition from acclaimed artist Sean Kenney made its Florida premiere at Mounts. It features over 40 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO® pieces and explores the beauty of nature through highly stylized, colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Nature POP! blends art, science, and innovation in the display of these sculptures. (PRESS RELEASE)_Dennis O’Hagan’s job is to travel the country playing guitar, drinking craft beer, and writing about it... And it’s working out quite well, despite hurricanes and even a global pandemic. Now he’s prepping a documentary/reality show based on his adventures which combines the brewery visits, live music, and the humorous shenanigans that occur on the road between breweries. O’Hagan, 51 walked away from a successful career in tech and embarked in 2018 on a national tour playing his music in craft breweries throughout the U.S., drinking their beers as he played, and then blogging about the breweries, their product, and his traveling adventures after each show. He has so far played more than 300 breweries in more than 30 states, while sharing his thoughts on hundreds of pints of beer along the way. Continuing to ride a wave of increasing demand, Dennis O’Hagan’s Great Brewery Tour grew even bigger in 2021, and enters its fifth year in 2022. To meet the demand O’Hagan brought his musician son Brad Wehlitz, 25, (who also fronts acclaimed local Cincy band Freak Mythology) into the fold, and they now share the stage as a combo, changed the name to the Dennis & Brad’s Great Brewery Tour, and incorporate both of their talents as multi-instrumentalists to greatly expand the sonic scope of the shows . The two have been approached by several entities in recent years about taking their story to the screen. There were originally plans to shoot a pilot in New Orleans in April 2020, but then Covid happened. “We thought it might have died on the vine, but we’re told there is a real hunger for new content, and evidently a lot of interest in what we’re doing, so here we are filming pilot episodes.” The show will focus on two primary themes: first, following Dennis and Brad and a crew of misfits and artists as they keep alive the great American tradition of hopping a train, joining the circus, and taking the great road trip. Forging their own path all over the country, finding adventure and mischief as they chase their passions for playing live music and discovering great beers (and interesting characters) at craft breweries from coast to coast. The other underlying theme is that it’s never too late to chase your dreams or reinvent your life. These guys, along with most craft brewers, did college and the corporate job routine, and then tossed it aside to reinvent their lives in a way that was more in tune with their personal passions and interests... And hopefully will instill the hope in others that they, too, CAN live the lives they really want as well, with some effort and planning. The show will follow the tour as it travels all over the country, highlighting craft breweries as diverse as big urban brands to rural and mountaintop farm breweries. This week the tour will be playing shows at local breweries Stormhouse Brewing in North Palm Beach on Friday, 2/18, and American Icon Brewery in Vero Beach on 2/19. The tour is spending much of February playing breweries all over Florida, then will play the Mid-Atlantic states in March, and then embarks on a five week west coast tour in April. (PRESS RELEASE)_On Tuesday, February 22, shake up National Margarita Day with salud-worthy sips at Big Time Restaurant Group's City Cellar and Barrio. Holding court above The Square, City Cellar will be power-shaking its popular Golden Margarita ($14.50), a boozy, blonde beauty loaded with Espolon Blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, agave, and fresh lime juice. Want an early start? Snag a coveted seat inside at the bar during Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. and enjoy 50% off cocktails, appetizers, and gourmet pizzas. Next door at the perennially packed alfresco bar, Barrio, mixologists will be slinging the Spicy Pineapple Margarita ($11). Brimming with jalapeño tequila, blue curaçao, pineapple purée, and a kiss of fresh lime, the turquoise-hued head turner is the perfect, sunset-watching companion. Feeling noshy? Tuck into executive chef Rolando Anoceto's Latin neighborhood street fare menu, and opt for fan-favorite conch fritter bocaditos. City Cellar is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, Second floor, West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 366-0071 or visit citycellarwpb.com. Barrio is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, Second floor, West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 366-0071 or visit barriowpb.com. Related: Podcast Interview with Francis Gary Powers Jr. (PRESS RELEASE)_(Washington, DC, February 10, 2022) — February 10, 2022 marks the 60th anniversary of the spy exchange between CIA U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and Soviet KGB Colonel Rudolph Abel at the Glienicker Bridge in Potsdam, Germany. To commemorate this event and teach future generations about the Cold War, the pilot’s son Francis Gary Powers, Jr., Mary Ellen Donovan Fuller the daughter of attorney James Donovan who negotiated the exchange, and the leading expert on Rudolph Abel Vin Arthey discussed Cold War history with retired KGB Intelligence Officer Svetlana Tumanov and Kirill Gorshenin of Pravda.ru. The program, hosted by retired KGB Intelligence Officer Svetlana Tumanov and Kirill Gorshenin from Pravda.ru, explores Cold War tensions, an overview of the U-2 Incident, and the ultimate exchange of Francis Gary Powers and Frederick Pryor for Rudolph Abel in February 1962. The program can be viewed by clicking on this https://youtu.be/vWTqACEmqcU. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI (February 9, 2022) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, has partnered with The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida for Black History Month to host an art installation featuring original works by Purvis Young, a renowned artist who was born in Liberty City and lived and painted in historic Overtown. Brightline’s headquarters and MiamiCentral station are also located in Overtown, and the collaboration underscores its commitment to support and positively impact local communities throughout South Florida. Exclusive to Brightline’s MiamiCentral station, guests can view the Purvis Young exhibit throughout the month of February inside the Premium Lounge. The complimentary display features 19 original pieces, along with a QR code that links to a video of the artist detailing his works and creation process, all courtesy of The Black Archives, a non-profit organization that collects and preserves the rapidly vanishing material that reflects the African American experience in Miami-Dade County. (PRESS RELEASE)_Portland, ME - 02/09/2022 - Tucked away on Great Diamond Island in Casco Bay, The Inn at Diamond Cove opens for the season on May 27, 2022, offering a Maine Island Getaway rich with history and surrounded by natural beauty. The Inn at Diamond Cove offers luxury island condominiums including spacious suites with kitchens, a heated swimming pool with hot tub and cabana bar, and recreational amenities including tennis courts, an indoor basketball court, and game room with duckpin bowling, pool table, and arcade games. Guests will also enjoy secluded beaches, miles of hiking trails, kayaking, paddle boarding and other activities perfect for families and couples looking for a summer escape off the beaten path. Just a 30-minute ferry ride from Portland’s Old Port district, the Inn is the centerpiece of Diamond Cove, a small private community that was once the site of Fort McKinley. Formerly army barracks, the Inn has been restored with meticulous attention to historic detail preserving its original character. Great Diamond Island is not accessible from the mainland by car and primary modes of transportation are golf carts and bicycles. Visitors arrive by ferry, water taxi, or private boat and have access to a full-service marina. Guests will be picked up at the marina in golf carts upon arrival. Minimum three-night-stay. Long term stays are welcome. For more information call 207.805.9836 or visit innatdiamondcove.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_WEST PALM BEACH, FL – BOOM! It’s finally here. Foodies and football fans alike have something super to cheer about during the "Super Bao Weekend" Lunch Pop-Up at Palm Beach Meats. On February 12-13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., executive chef Emerson Frisbie will roll out his ultimate bao buns menu, featuring pillowy-soft baogers, juicy cheesesteaks, tender, Korean fried chicken, sweet tooth-approved nutella, and more. Available for dine-in and carryout. “We take pride in offering a great dining experience for our guests,” said Eric San Pedro, co-owner of Palm Beach Meats. “We’re continually sourcing new and creative ways to enhance the game-day experience, from all-American USDA prime beef to the most tender Japanese wagyu steaks you’ve ever tasted.” Super Bao Weekend Lunch Pop-Up Menu: Wagyu Cheese Baoger $18 (2 pieces per order) Lettuce, Tomato Jam, American Cheese, Pickles, Mustard, Crispy Shallot |
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