(Press Release) March 29, 2024 (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) -- It was a dazzling, creative evening that celebrated arts and culture in The Palm Beaches and its supporters. Held March 7 at The Hangar in West Palm Beach, guests donned their most stylish, food and art-focused cocktail apparel for the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s annual fundraising soirée, An A-MUSE-ing Evening. Taking a cue from the success of 2023’s “Met Gala” inspired event, the lively rendezvous was led by the Council’s Advocacy, Outreach, and Events Committee Chair Cheryl K. Crowley and featured the much-anticipated Muse Award presentations, exhilarating live performances, artist-foodie collaborations, culinary and cocktail delights and a silent auction featuring original artwork by Palm Beach County-based professional artists. The Cultural Council paid the artists for their work and additional proceeds went to the Cultural Council. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – March 27, 2024 – Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, announces that two team members have been selected for the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards by Smart Meetings magazine. Kelly Cavers, chief sales officer, was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and Aly X. Fernandez, associate vice president of destination services was selected as an Industry Leader. In addition, DTPB was also thrilled that two of its community partners, Paget Kirkland of Kirkland Event & Destination Services and Katie Jordan of The Boca Raton, were selected as Stellar Performers in the 9th annual awards. “A big congratulations to our team members and partners on being recognized for their contributions to this industry,” said Milton Segarra, CDME, president and CEO of DTPB. “I have the privilege of working alongside these women, and they are all truly spectacular in their own right. Each of them helps us in our unified goal to make The Palm Beaches shine, especially with our groups and conventions market.” Smart Meetings is a leading meetings industry publisher and voice of inspiration for meeting professionals. Each year, the publication celebrates epic women leaders who inspire during Women’s History Month so others can learn from their bold journeys. (Press Release) MIAMI (March 28, 2024) - Brightline, seamlessly connecting travelers to top major events and destinations between Central and South Florida, is once again teaming up with the Miami Marlins to deliver Home Runner trains to loanDepot Park throughout the 2024 season. Brightline’s Home Runner trains now allow fans living in Central Florida to take in a day at the ballpark for the first time car-free. Those in South Florida can once again skip I-95 traffic boarding from the West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura stations. (Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL – Guests explored the connection between brain health and the arts recently at the one-day interactive symposium presented by the Mind, Music and Movement Foundation for Neurological Disorders (M3F) and the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. “Rhythms for the Brain”, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic, and emceed by South Florida PBS host Frank Licari, was an interactive experience with movement, conversation and transformative insights. “The ‘Rhythms for the Brain’ mission was dedicated to enlightening our community about the profound benefits of alternative therapies in enhancing brain function, reinforced by scientific understanding,” said Diane Quinn, Kravis Center CEO. “This inaugural event was a great success and brought many wonderful new partnerships our way!” (Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – March 27, 2024) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting two week-long programs in July for nature curious youngsters ages 7 to 11. Garden Explorers Summer Camp offers science-based fun and nature experiences, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm, July 15-19 and July 22-26. “Eco-conscious and green-leaning kids can register for one of both of these weeklong camps because each one will offer something new and different,” promises Mounts Interim Co-Director Misty Stoller. “Activities will take place both outside and indoor, so campers will have access to a cool, dry space in the event of excessive heat or rain.” (Press Release) MIAMI (March 26, 2024) - Brightline, proud partner of Hard Rock Stadium, is excited to announce the return of fan-friendly transportation options to the 2024 edition of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, happening May 3 – 5 at Hard Rock Stadium. Once again, Brightline Aventura Station will serve as the designated east pick-up and drop-off location for the weekend’s highly anticipated race. With Brightline now open to Orlando, fans traveling from Central Florida can catch a ride to the race without the hassle of driving and enjoy a weekend of high-speed racing, locally inspired menus, world-class hospitality and more. (Press Release) (Boca Raton, FL – March 27, 2024) With ties from Palm Beach County to Pretoria, A Spring of Hope is a dynamic nonprofit NGO that supports water, garden, and sanitation projects for 60 partner schools in impoverished rural communities across South Africa. On Wednesday, April 3, A Spring of Hope is inviting friends and supporters to THE POWER OF HOPE GALA, starting at 6:30 pm at the Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive (33434). The event is being chaired by Shelly & Arthur Adler, and “Evening Safari Attire” is requested. (Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL - March 27, 2024 – Resource Depot, a nonprofit creative reuse center in West Palm Beach, is proud to announce the success of its fourth annual REfashion Weekend fundraiser which was held February 23-24, 2024. The fundraiser featured a sale of secondhand and up-cycled clothing and received overwhelming support from the community, attracting 176 guests and raising over $24,000. The event also kept more than 4,000 pounds (over 2 tons) of excess clothing from ending up in landfills.
(Press Release) Delray Beach, FL (March 26, 2024)--The 3rd annual Delray Beach Concours D’Elegance, happening at Old School Square on Sunday, April 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will showcase $100 million worth of classic and contemporary cars from across the world. More than 100 historically significant vehicles will be on the field including the recent Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance winner, 1931 Cadillac 452 Fleetwood Convertible Coupe. |
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