(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – May 14, 2019) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that, due to construction, the Okeechobee Boulevard entrance and driveway will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic starting on Monday, May 20. The closure is expected to last through November 4, shortly before the launch of the Center’s 2019-2020 season.
During the five-month closure: + The only access to the Kravis Center will be though the main garage via the Tamarind Avenue and Iris Street entrances. Self-parking only, no valet parking will be available. + The Center’s main Box Office adjacent to Dreyfoos Hall will be temporarily located in the Rinker Playhouse, which will be open Monday-Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday unless there is a performance. The Box Office will open two hours prior to performance time. + Ticket buyers to upcoming concerts and shows are encouraged to purchase online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org; or by phone at 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471. + Special events and youth education programs (ArtsCamp, the Broadway Artists Intensives) will continue in the Cohen Pavilion, and some performances will be staged in the Rinker Playhouse. About the Kravis 2020: The Future is Now Capital Campaign: The Kravis 2020: The Future is Now Capital Campaign will fund the renovation and expansion of the Kravis Center’s campus to enhance the customer experience for the over 500,000 people who attend events at the Kravis Center each year. The project, a result of the Board’s strategic planning process, will increase the size of the Dreyfoos Hall Lobby, create a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly plaza opening onto Okeechobee Boulevard, add a new valet parking garage, add a new entrance/exit ramp to the existing garage for self-parking guests, and will improve the overall traffic flow on and around the 10-acre campus. The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2020 and will be funded through donations. Interruptions in the performance schedule are not anticipated. For more information about the Kravis 2020: The Future is Now Capital Campaign, visit kravis.org/kravis2020 or call 561.651.4273 (PRESS RELEASES)_NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. – Mark your calendars! Doris Italian Market & Bakery presents an exclusive wine buying event on Saturday, July 20 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Doris Italian Market & Bakery in the Shoppes at City Centre, 11239 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach. Open to the public, the Wine Night offers guests the opportunity to sample more than 100 wines from around the world and enjoy a buffet of authentic Italian cuisine and artisan cheeses. Tickets are $24.95. Special pricing on wines is offered throughout the evening. Tickets to the Wine Night can be purchased in advance at the North Palm Beach location or online at dorismarket.com. For more information email customerservice@dorismarket.com or call 954-572-5269. (PRESS RELEASE)_DELRAY BEACH—According to many historians, kites first soared the skies in China nearly 3,000 years ago and were later introduced in Japan and India by Chinese monks and traders. Today, the ancient aerial practice of kite flying has evolved into a beloved pastime parents can share with their children to foster patience, problem solving, and self-expression. In celebration of Father’s Day, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will host a weekend of interactive, kite-making workshops for adults and children on June 15 and 16. The weekend will culminate with an afternoon of kite flying on Sunday, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. In these workshops, participants will learn about Japanese tako, or kites, their varying styles and shapes, and the techniques and materials needed to bring them to life. They’ll also design rocket kites or more traditional iterations made from bamboo and washi, or Japanese paper, and employ a paper-dyeing technique known as orizome. Workshops will be led by Mikio Toki, a world-renowned kite master whose works are showcased publicly and are on permanent display in museums like the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. Growing up in Tokyo when kite flying was a popular children’s activity, Toki crafted his first kite when he was ten years old. Fifteen years later, he studied the art of Edo, or Tokyo-style, kite design from legendary kite master and Edo-kite Preservation Society founder, Katsuhisa Ota. Today, he travels around the world educating children and adults about the wonders of kite art and its tethering effect on Japan’s present and ancient past. A selection of his kites is available for purchase in the Morikami Museum’s gift shop. Learn more about the illustrious and illuminating history of Japanese kite flying in the current exhibit, “Falling Water, Soaring Kites,” on display through August 11. Featuring an array of kites in vibrant hues and bold silhouettes, the exhibit also showcases celebrated Japanese waterfalls, as depicted through 19th and 20th century prints, paintings, lacquerware, and other decorative arts and crafts. The adult/youth kite-making workshop, where participants will build and decorate dyed kites, will be held on June 15, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per person, plus a $10 material fee. The workshop is open to adults and children ages 14 and older. The family kite-making workshop, where participants will build and decorate rocket kites, will be held on June 15 and 16, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cost is $30 for 1 parent and 1 child, plus a $5 materials fee for each participant. There’s a $10 charge for each additional family member. The workshop is open to parents and children ages 8 and older. Workshops will be held at the Oki Education Center and will include kite flying, weather permitting. Advance registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, Mikio Toki will present a lecture on Japanese kites in the theater. For more information or to register, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org/event/kite-flying-at-morikami-gardens/. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL. PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, after 23 years, Jack Daniels has retired as head coach of the Panthers football team at W.T. Dwyer High School; and WHEREAS, in 1999, the Panthers football team began a 15-year streak of playoff appearances and were state semifinalists from 2008 - 2011; and WHEREAS, Coach Daniels guided the Panthers to Dwyer’s first-ever state title in 2009; and WHEREAS, in 2013, the Panthers finished a perfect 15-0 season with their second state title; and WHEREAS, during his tenure, Coach Daniels sent more than 100 players to college programs and seven players to the NFL; and WHEREAS, under the leadership of Coach Daniels, the Dwyer Panthers won 234 games, appeared in 19 playoffs, won two state titles, and never had a losing season; and WHEREAS, in addition to his coaching acumen, Mr. Daniels is recognized as an outstanding teacher in the Exceptional Education Program at W.T. Dwyer High School; and WHEREAS, having attended North Palm Beach Elementary School and residing in the Village through his high-school years, North Palm Beach is Jack Daniels’ hometown; and WHEREAS, Jack Daniels has dedicated his career to fostering excellence in youth sports and academics; and WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to acknowledge and publicly commend Jack Daniels for his valued services rendered in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, on this 9th day of May, 2019, the Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, hereby presents this Commendation to Jack Daniels. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – May 9, 2019) – Disney’s THE LION KING is celebrating a sold-out engagement, which concluded on Sunday, May 5 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The triumphant two-week premiere engagement, which played 16 performances from April 24 through May 5, grossed more than $2.5 million at the box office and entertained more than 32,000 theatergoers. It is estimated that the West Palm Beach engagement of THE LION KING generated an economic benefit of more than $8.8 million to the West Palm Beach economy from travel, hotels, restaurants, parking and other businesses patronized by both theatergoers and production staff. This figure is based upon a Touring Broadway League report which found that, on average, Broadway tours contribute an economic impact 3.52 times the gross ticket sales to the local metropolitan area’s economy. “The two-week run of THE LION KING could not have been more exciting or successful,” said Judith A. Mitchell, CEO of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. “It was an incredible experience for all. The hard work in planning and coordination brought great anticipation from the community, our staff and volunteers and resulted in a premiere that was remarkable and did not disappoint. Our guests were totally enthralled by this completely sold-out production. It truly surpassed all expectations.” “We were thrilled to bring THE LION KING to West Palm Beach in its premiere engagement,” said Jack Eldon, Vice President, Domestic Touring and Regional Engagements, Disney Theatrical Productions. “We are overwhelmed by the response to the show and thank the West Palm Beach community and Kravis Center for a sensational run.” The North American touring productions of THE LION KING have been seen by more than 20 million theatergoers in over 80 cities throughout North America. Beginning this week, THE LION KING will leap onto the Ziff Ballet Opera House stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami for a 3-week engagement through Sunday, May 26. Tickets are available at www.arshtcenter.org. (NORTH PALM NEWS)_Communications Manager Ed Cunningham, Village of North Palm Beach: "Floating dock work has begun on the north side of the boat ramp at Anchorage Park Marina. This week, the Public Works Department is setting the pilings in place by using a water jet to dig a hole in the seabed. Once all the pilings are placed, work crews will begin driving them deeper into the ground. The driving is expected to begin Friday and take 1 to 3 days. "By setting all the pilings first, then driving them later, the Public Works Department is minimizing the total days of pounding noise for neighbors. Crews also are installing piping for water delivery to the utility pedestals at the boat slips. The boat ramp remains open for use in the meantime." (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, Fl. (May 8, 2019) – Brightline (soon to be rebranded Virgin Trains), the premier hospitality-driven intercity passenger rail service in the United States, announced today a strategic partnership with MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe. MSC Cruises is the official cruise line partner of Brightline. The partnership offers travelers a carefree, bag-free experience prior to setting sail in addition to a convenient travel option between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale to PortMiami when traveling on the rail system.
Brightline will now offer special Train to Port bundle packages that allow MSC Cruises’ guests sailing from PortMiami to park their car, check-in and check their luggage at Brightline stations before boarding the cruise. Brightline will safely and seamlessly deliver riders’ luggage directly to guest staterooms on the ship. The packages will also include a Lyft Ride* from Virgin MiamiCentral station to PortMiami. Train to Port package fares may vary and will include train tickets, bag check, a roundtrip Lyft ride and parking services. To view and book Train to Port bundle packages, go to: gobrightline.com/traintoport/MSC. Packages start at $95.00 for every two passengers. “We are continuously looking for new ways to enhance our riders’ experiences,” said Johanna Rojas, Vice President of Marketing for Brightline. “With millions of travelers to South Florida embarking on cruise vacations, partnering with cruise carriers was an obvious next step for us and we’re thrilled to be working with MSC Cruises to continue simplifying the ways our guests travel.” “As MSC Cruises significantly expands its presence in North America and South Florida specifically, we are committed to partnering with world-class and innovative brands that will enhance our guests vacation experience from start to finish,” said Ken Muskat, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of MSC Cruises USA. “A vacation should be as carefree as possible, and with the partnership with Brightline, MSC Cruises is now able to offer its guests arriving in or traveling from South Florida a more seamless and convenient pre- and post-cruise travel experience.” MSC Cruises currently operates four cruise ships out of PortMiami: MSC Seaside and MSC Armonia, which sail year-round; MSC Divina, which sails seasonally; and MSC Meraviglia, which will join the ships sailing from Miami this fall, seasonally. Guests sailing on any of the four ships can take advantage of MSC Cruises and Brightline’s new Train to Port offerings. Poised to reinvent train travel in the United States, Brightline is the hospitality-driven express intercity passenger rail service that currently connects Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, with expected future service from Orlando to Tampa, and a new system between Las Vegas and Southern California. Additional cruise carrier partnerships to be announced in the near future. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI – May 7, 2019 - Brightline, soon to be Virgin Trains USA, will be celebrating its first year of service into Miami with its second annual 305 Weekend, scheduled for Friday, May 17, through Sunday, May 19, at Virgin MiamiCentral. The weekend celebration, which will feature continuous programming and special offers each day, including reduced fares, live music, activations, social media moments and pop ups, also commemorates the much-anticipated opening of Central Fare - Miami’s new hub for all things food, beverage and specialty goods. It will also showcase La Estación, Central Fare’s newly opened American Brasserie by the Juvia Group. The weekend’s festivities will begin with two full days of special family-focused events, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. including cotton candy machines, face painting and a slime station. Additionally, as part of Brightline’s ongoing Wizard of Oz 80th Anniversary exhibit in partnership with the Miami Children’s Museum, a variety of Wizard of Oz characters will be celebrating with those who attend the events through a series of interactive experiences. As part of 305 Weekend, passengers who use Brightline will enjoy special discounted fares on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Ticket pricing will start at $5. The 305 Weekend celebration is being sponsored by Brightline’s eCommerce partner, VERB Interactive. VERB is a conversion-focused digital marketing agency that specializes in the travel sector. “The 305 Weekend is a way for us to celebrate our one year anniversary and grand opening of Central Fare within our Virgin MiamiCentral transportation hub with family fun, entertainment and low fares for our guests,” said Ali Soule, spokesperson for Brightline. “This last year has been a tremendous one for Brightline, full of incredible milestones that has changed the transportation landscape of South Florida. We look forward to celebrating with our guests over this momentous weekend.” In addition to La Estación, Central Fare guests will also be able to dine at World Famous House of Mac, which officially opens its doors over the celebratory weekend. Additional Central Fare outlets include Bucks Crepes, Patagonia Flavors by Delicatessen Patagonia, Bio Bio Gelato, Parliament Coffee & Espresso Bar, Rosetta Bakery as well as Joe & The Juice located on the ground floor of the station. The Chick-fil-A pop up will be open Friday. Live entertainment during 305 Weekend at Virgin MiamiCentral includes some of Miami’s most celebrated acts, starting with Saturday performances by DJ Mark Levine from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., DJ Pirate Stereo from 1 - 4 p.m. and Xperimento from 5 - 8 p.m. On Sunday, Envee Jazz Quartet kicks off the day from 11 a.m - 2 p.m., followed by DJ Richie Hell from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. and DJ Yissel from 5 - 7 p.m. Poised to reinvent train travel in the United States, Brightline/Virgin Trains USA is the hospitality-driven express intercity passenger rail service that currently connects Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, with expected future service from Orlando to Tampa, and a new system between Las Vegas and Southern California. WHO: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
WHAT: Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk Series WHEN: Fridays, May 10, July 12, and September 13, 2019 TIME: 5:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 4000 Morikami Park Road Delray Beach, FL 33446 DETAILS: Summer nights in South Florida are something special when augmented with taiko drums and pristine Japanese gardens. Add a cold drink, a breathtaking sunset, and beautiful Japanese gardens, and you've got Sushi & Stroll! Guests will enjoy Pan-Asian offerings from the Cornell Café and visiting food trucks, premium Japanese sake and beer selections, unique treasures from the Museum Store, and world-class taiko drumming performances by Fushu Daiko. Please note that the museum’s galleries will be closed during Sushi & Stroll. COST: Online: $7, adults (ages 11+); $5, children (ages 4-10) Door: $8, adults (ages 11+); $6, children (ages 4-10) FREE for museum members and children ages 3 and under Tickets can be purchased online in advance at morikami.org, or at the door. Additional $3 fee for taiko drumming performances (6:30 p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; 8 p.m.). Available for purchase at the door only. Sushi & Stroll is a rain-or-shine event. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets purchased online can be used once for any Sushi & Stroll event. Food and drink are sold separately and are not included in admission price. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For more information or to purchase tickets, visit morikami.org/event/sushi-stroll-summer-walks or call (561) 495-0233. |
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