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Blackbird Modern Asian Honored

3/27/2025

 
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(Press Release) JUPITER, FL -- Each year, the citizenry of Palm Beach County has the opportunity to nominate and vote for their favorite businesses and organizations across 170 categories in the Palm Beach Post’s annual “Community Choice Awards.” 


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YMCA Sets Healthy Kids Day

3/26/2025

 
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(Press Release) Lake Worth, FL (March 26, 2025) – The YMCA of the Palm Beaches Annual Healthy Kids Day is happening Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the YMCA at Palm Beach State College. This free event for children and families is a perfect opportunity to kick off the start of summer and create fun, life-long memories. There will be a giant inflatable slide, music, games, vendors, prizes, and a raffle. A free prize will be given to the first 100 kids to complete the event activity map! Food trucks will be on-site, allowing guests the opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch while supporting local vendors.
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For over 30 years, Healthy Kids Day has been a national initiative by the YMCA to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. It helps to educate communities on the importance of staying active while providing them with a safe environment to do so.

The YMCA of the Palm Beaches is located at 4200 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth Beach, FL, 33461. For ore information, please visit: https://www.ymcapalmbeaches.org/Healthy-Kids-Day-Event


DeLuca's Italian Kitchen and Bar Opens

3/26/2025

 
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(Press Release) BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (March 25, 2025) – DeLuca’s Italian Kitchen and Bar has opened at 8260 South Jog Road in Boynton Beach, Florida, the second under the DeLuca’s restaurant brand. The official grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon cutting and champagne toast.
 
DeLuca’s Italian Kitchen and Bar delivers an authentic Italian dining experience in a welcoming family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on high-quality handmade pastas, made with the finest ingredients, flavorful Italian subs, fresh seafood options including Shrimp Scampi and Mediterranean Branzino, as well as USDA-certified premium steaks. The restaurant’s full-service bar features an extensive selection of Italian wines and signature cocktails such as prickly pear margaritas and espresso martinis along with a variety of beers to complement any meal.


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2025-26 Kravis on Broadway! Announced

3/26/2025

 
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(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) – The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts proudly announces the highly anticipated 17th season of Kravis On Broadway! The 2025-2026 season is packed with an electrifying mix of fan-favorite classics and thrilling first-time premieres, bringing the magic of Broadway straight to West Palm Beach. This season’s subscription package features an unforgettable lineup of eight spectacular productions, including multiple Tony Award®-winning hits—all making their West Palm Beach debuts. Get ready for a season filled with show-stopping performances, unforgettable storytelling and the very best of Broadway!


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'Moulin Rouge' Dazzles at Kravis Center

3/25/2025

 
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By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life


All it takes is one look inside Dreyfoos Hall to know you are in for something special. As the audience is bathed in pulsating red lights, the stage is aglow, framed by over 5,000 lightbulbs inviting us to enter the bawdy fantasy world that is the legendary Parisian night club, the Moulin Rouge.

"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" -- winner of 10 Tony Awards, including "Best Musical" -- opened last night at the Kravis Center, where a sellout crowd was treated to a visual feast of show-stopping music and dance, featuring just about every pop song you've ever heard and loved.

You know the story from the movie: The star of the show, Satine (Arianna Rosario) is forced to woo the wealthy Duke (Luke Monday) despite falling in love with a penniless composer, Christian (Jay Armstrong Johnson). Alas, that plotline seldoms results in a happy ending.

But no matter -- the real star of this show is the spectacular production that gives the audience a front row seat at the famed Paris venue that celebrated its 135th anniversary last year. It will lift your spirits and dazzle your senses as can-can dancers whisk you away from Palm Beach to a French cabaret.

This is one show you don't want to miss.

​"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" runs at the Kravis Center through March 30, with shows Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469


Hilton WPB to Host 'Classical Night'

3/25/2025

 
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(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL – Enjoy a spectacular night of live music under the stars when Hilton West Palm Beach presents, "A Classical Night of Strings & Rhythms" on April 17, from 8-10:30 p.m.

Experience an unforgettable evening of classical guitar as the Miami Guitar Duo takes center stage on the downtown hotel's verdant outdoor lawn. Twin sisters Patty and Angie Hernandez will bring their signature blend of mesmerizing Latin rhythms and timeless classical melodies to life, delivering a dynamic and vibrant performance.


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PBTV: Festquest

3/25/2025

 

Easter Offerings at Hilton WPB

3/25/2025

 
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(Press Release) ​WEST PALM BEACH, FL – This Easter, make a holiday b-line for Hilton West Palm Beach where the perfect family getaway is just a hop away. 

Easter offerings include:

Eggscape & Relax Package
Enjoy non-stop Easter fun at Hilton West Palm Beach. Guests will receive a $50 food and beverage credit toward a decadent Easter Brunch Buffet at Galley, early check-in/late checkout (when available), and a memorable weekend full of festive activities.
For bookings, click here.


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Easter Brunch Specials at Novecento

3/25/2025

 
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(Press Release) Delray Beach, FL (March 25, 2025)--Novecento, the Argentinian-influenced restaurant concept located in downtown Delray Beach, will offer several celebration-worthy brunch specials this Easter weekend. 
 
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, Novecento will offer its signature brunch menu, which features breakfast offerings, like Steak and Eggs ($22), Bacon Pancakes ($17), and Chorizo Scramble ($16). Additionally, signature appetizers, such as Handmade Empanadas ($13) as well as an extensive list of salads, sandwiches and lunch entrees will be available. Customers over 21 can also enjoy bottomless Bloody Mary’s ($25), Sangria ($25), Cinzano Prosecco ($25) or Mimosas ($25). 


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Confections Store Coming to Boca

3/25/2025

 
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(Press Release) Fort Myers, FL (March 25, 2025)— Norman Love Confections, the premier chocolatier specializing in edible artistry and Internationally renowned for ultra-premium, artisanal chocolates, is coming soon to Boca Raton, its second location in Palm Beach County. 
 
Set to open later this spring at Boca Village Square by Town Center, 21200 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton, the salon will be the company’s eighth retail location in Florida. Norman Love Confections’ salons offer culinary chocolate creations, confections and gourmet desserts from celebrated chef and chocolatier Norman Love, the company’s founder. The Boca Raton salon will also offer artisanal baked goods, gelato, and a variety of specialty coffees and drinks. 


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