(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, Florida - March 21, 2024) – Ballet Palm Beach invites everyone on a journey to Neverland with Peter Pan & Tinker Bell. The magical adventure takes flight April 20 – 21 in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center. This original work created by Founder, Artistic and Executive Director, Colleen Smith tells the story of Peter Pan, “the boy who never grew up,” and his feisty fairy friend, Tinker Bell, before Wendy Darling’s appearance in Peter’s life. Peter & Tink’s fantastical adventures take them through Neverland, where they encounter the rascally Lost Boys, enchanting Mermaids, Princess Tiger Lily, the fearsome Captain Hook and his pirates, and more seaworthy surprises for all ages.
Tickets are available at kravis.org or by calling The Kravis Center box office at (561) 832-7469. (Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL – March 21, 2024: Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County (Alpert JFS) hosted its highly regarded 20th annual No Excuse for Abuse evening and 50th Anniversary celebration on February 25 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. The event, which featured comedian, actor, and author, Gary Gulman, was attended by more than 500 guests and raised over $750,000 – a record for the organization. (Press Release) To celebrate March Madness and the start of the NCAA Tournament, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled two officially licensed Florida Atlantic Owls Bobbleheads. On Friday, Florida Atlantic will tip off against Northwestern in the NCAA Tournament as the Owls look to make another deep run in March. The officially licensed bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, an official licensee of Florida Atlantic. The bobbleheads will be available in the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Online Store at this link. (Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FLA.) – As SunFest celebrates its 40th anniversary, the iconic waterfront festival is elevating the experience with new culinary offerings that promise to satisfy fan cravings. From May 3-5, 2024, downtown West Palm Beach will become a haven of delight, spotlighting an array of flavors from local restaurant stars such as Coolinary & The Parched Pig, Ela Curry & Cocktails, Okeechobee Prime Barbecue, Tropical Smokehouse and more. Each restaurant and chef have received acclaim for being recognized as the “Best of” by The Palm Beach Post. In addition, the James Beard Foundation nominated both Chefs Pushkar Marathe and Rick Mace for “Best Chef: South” in 2023. These fan favorites and more will be available to the public all weekend long. "This year, SunFest is not just about great music and art; it’s a full sensory experience," said Dianna Craven, Executive Director of SunFest. "We're spicing up our 40th anniversary with the flavors of Palm Beach County’s vibrant local cuisine, available to general admission guests or as an upgraded 3-hour all-inclusive VIP culinary experience." (Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – March 20, 2024) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting their biggest annual fundraising event – the Mounts 24th Annual Spring Benefit – at the Garden itself on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The event will raise important funds to support maintaining the Garden’s 20-acre tropical oasis, youth programs, and community outreach. Mounts is delighted to announce this year’s distinguished Co-Chairs: the renowned fine jewelry designer, Mish Tworkowski, who has garnered a discerning international following for his statement-making designs, and his partner in business and life, Joseph Singer, who sits on the Board of Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. “It is an honor to co-chair this year's Annual Spring Benefit for Mounts Botanical Garden as I am often inspired by the natural and horticultural world in my jewelry designs,” says Mish. “Joseph and I are passionate about the important role botanical gardens and horticulture play in our personal lives, the life of our communities, as well as the overall well-being of the planet. Gardens delight, educate, inspire, and shelter us both emotionally and physically. As we move further into the 21st Century, their importance will continue to grow both as a sanctuary and a classroom.” (Press Release) Boca Raton, FL, March 20, 2024– Polo Feeds held its third food packing initiative on Monday, March 4 at the Polo Club in Boca Raton. Over 250 Polo Club members and employees came together to assemble food supplies that will provide over 90,000 meals for local Palm Beach County residents suffering from food insecurity. The Community Relations Committee of The Polo Club raised nearly $30,000 through the generosity of residents to fund this initiative. Boca Helping Hands, Feeding South Florida and Jacobson Family Food Pantry were the beneficiaries of the event. “We are thrilled to once again be one of the recipients of this year’s Polo Club Feeds event,” said Bill Harper, Senior Director of Operations at Boca Helping Hands. “The generous donors who contributed and volunteers who gave their time help make it possible for Boca Helping Hands to provide nutritious meals to anyone who comes to us in need of them.” “The outpouring of support and enthusiasm by members, employees and management has been so overwhelming,” said Lauren Spitz, co-chair of the project. “To be able to help provide nourishing meals to our neighbors in need is so satisfying and rewarding for everyone. We not only raised the funds but look forward to standing together as a caring community to pack the meals.” (Press Release) Corvina Seafood Grill Hop on over to Corvina Seafood Grill, East Boca Raton’s indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar, to celebrate Easter with an unforgettable culinary experience curated by Executive Chef Jeff Tunks. On Sunday, March 31, guests can enjoy various a la carte specials fit for the occasion, along with its exceptional seafood-centric cuisine. Highlights consist of Lobster & Truffle Arancini “Easter Eggs” with marinara sauce, basil, and parmesan ($19); Rack of Spring Lamb featuring sweet corn creamy cheese polenta, roasted heirloom carrots, and pea pesto ($59); and end the night on a sweet note with Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting and pistachio ice cream ($15). Easter Dinner is offered on Sunday from 5 PM to 9 PM. Reservations are encouraged and can be made - HERE. Corvina Seafood Grill is located in Palmetto Place Plaza at 110 Plaza Real S in Boca Raton. www.corvinabocaraton.com. (Press Release) MIAMI (March 19, 2024) — Brightline has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2024 and the No.1 Company for Social Good. Fast Company defines social good as companies that have baked a larger purpose into their businesses, and the better they do, the more people they help. (Press Release) WELLINGTON, FL – CMX Cinemas Wellington at The Mall at Wellington Green will soon release two of the biggest films in March – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (premiers March 22) and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (premiers March 29). In conjunction, guests can treat themselves to three new, limited time cocktails themed after each movie from Cask + Shaker. Channel your favorite ghostbuster with the Ghostini ($13.99), unleash your inner titan with a Blackberry Battle ($15.99), or satisfy your sweet tooth with the Marshmallow Madness ($15.99), in honor of the leviathan Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. Cocktails are available now through April 4. (Press Release) Boca Raton, FL (March 19,2024) The Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF), collected more than 300,000 diapers for The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida, during its Ninth Annual Diaper Drive which just concluded, surpassing last year’s record of 280,000. On Saturday, March 16, 13 charities loaded their vans with 80,000 of those diapers and they were provided to underserved families. The diaper distribution was held at The Diaper Banks warehouse at Bric, 4950 Communication Ave Suite 300 Boca Raton. |
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