(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach FL – July 24, 2023) – FONSECA, Colombian superstar, and winner of 7 Latin Grammy® Awards, announces engagement at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach November 29, 2023 following his highly successful VIAJANTE Tour across the United States, with sold out shows in Houston, Washington DC, Atlanta and Miami. Recognized as one of the most significant Latin artists of the past decade, Fonseca unveils his ninth studio album VIAJANTE during this tour, simultaneously celebrating 20 years of his artistic journey. Fonseca was recently honored by his record label Sony U.S. Latin for surpassing 137 million streams of his album VIAJANTE and accumulating an impressive 2.4 billion streams throughout his career. His most recent song, "Si Tu Me Quieres" with Juan Luis Guerra, has been topping the Latin Billboard charts since its release. (PRESS RELEASE)_DELRAY BEACH, FL – July 24, 2023 – National Rum Day is August 16 and Le Colonial, the new French-Vietnamese restaurant located in downtown Delray Beach, will celebrate with two seductive and refreshing rum cocktails. New to the menu is the Vietnamese Mojito with Orgeat, Giffard Lychee, fresh lime, pomegranate, and mint ($17). The restaurant will also feature a Mai Tai with Cruzan Blanco Rum, Orgeat, pineapple, fresh lime, fresh pineapple, and a Myers Dark Rum Floater ($17). Le Colonial is located at 601 East Atlantic Avenue. Dinner in main dining room is available Monday and Tuesday from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 5-10 p.m., and Friday 5-11 p.m. Saturday lunch is 11-3 p.m. with dinner from 5-11 p.m. and Sunday lunch is 11-3 with dinner from 5-9 p.m. (PRESS RELEASE)_August workshops, classes, and demonstrations: Saturday, August 5 Origami: Youth (Workshop) Time: 11:30 –12:30 Cost: $20 (Cost does not include museum admission) Advance Registration Required *Children under fourteen must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in the workshop. The parent/guardian is welcome to enroll in the workshop along their child. Make unique pieces of art with paper! Learn how to make origami by using various techniques and simple folds. Saturday, August 5 Family Fun: Hashi no Hi: Chopstick Day Time: 12pm –3pm Cost: FREE for members with paid museum admission. No Registration Required Celebrate Chopstick Day by making your very own origami chopstick holder. Saturday, August 26 Family Fun: Let’s Learn Japanese: Vegetable-edition Time: Virtual Cost: FREE Learn how to say some of your favorite vegetables in Japanese and then download a fun game you can play with your friends! Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org. (PRESS RELEASE)_Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) and Melvin J. & Clare Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service (Levine JRFS) announced new members to the 2023-2024 Board of Directors for both organizations. Alpert JFS is a nationally accredited service provider for children, adults, seniors, and Holocaust survivors. The non-profit delivers high-quality care to over 12,500 people each year, from Boynton Beach to Vero Beach. Levine JRFS’ residential program provides a continuum of services for those who may be developmentally disabled, significantly learning disabled, and/or chronically mentally ill. The new board members of Alpert JFS are Iris Markel, Dr. Paula Newmark, Eva Schlanger, Lesley Sheinberg, and Jill Weinberg. Jane Terker Perelman joined the Levine JRFS board. (PRESS RELEASE)_(South Florida – July 21, 2023) Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, today announced that “South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors” is seeking nominations for up to six Special Awards that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center at 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311. Tickets are only $37 each (including facility fee) and will soon be available for public purchase. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – July 21. 2023) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced a special talk with 4-time Pulitzer Prizewinning photographer Carol Guzy as part of the closing of its current exhibition: The BIG Picture: It’s Been a Minute! Exhibition by Award-Winning ZUMA Press Photojournalists Thursday, August 3, 6 to 8 pm The exhibition was curated by ZUMA Wire Service founder Scott Mc Kiernan, who will moderate the closing talk with Guzy, this year’s White House News Photographers Association’s Still Photographer of the Year. She will discuss her recent and dramatic photographs from Ukraine at this special Education evening at the Photo Centre. “This closing exhibition captured humanity at its darkest hours and witnesses others rise above and beyond, showing that hope never dies,” says Mc Kiernan. “Thanks to these courageous photographers on the frontlines of history, people had a chance to see and share the good, bad and beautiful of it all at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre—with a very special thank you to those who trusted ZUMA Press photojournalists to tell their stories.” (PRESS RELEASE)_Delray Beach, FL, July 20, 2023 – The Seagate welcomes Jasmine Fisch as the newest member of its Marketing team. As Marketing Manager, Fisch will promote the property’s culture and branding initiatives. She is responsible for implementing marketing and storytelling through the development of written, digital, and visual communications. She also acts as the liaison and on-property contact for The Seagate’s digital media agency, public relations agency, and all traditional media partners. Her previous roles include Digital Marketing Manager at The Boca Raton and Brand Partner and Organic Media Director at LBV Fashion in New York City. In 2018, the Deerfield Beach native earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Florida International University. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and partaking in ocean-related activities ranging from freediving to boating. The Seagate Hotel & Spa is located at 1000 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 665-4800 or visit seagatedelray.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_Over 100 young professionals and philanthropists gathered for a happy hour reception at Meat Market in Palm Beach on July 12. Young Friends members from four local non-profit organizations came together to celebrate making a difference in Palm Beach County. The guests mingled while enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres. The non-profit organizations involved in the event included the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach Symphony and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. "We had an incredible time connecting with many remarkable individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community," said Diane Quinn, Kravis Center Chief Executive Officer. (PRESS RELEASE)_Eleven20 Tequila, the official tequila of National Tequila Day, is pleased to announce a special celebration at the OG in Delray Beach. On July 24, 2023, from 7 to 10 p.m., tequila enthusiasts and cocktail aficionados are invited to indulge in an unforgettable evening filled with exceptional tequila experiences and exquisite libations. The OG, located at 166 SE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444, is a neighborhood cocktail bar that embraces counterculture and captivates visitors with its local general store ambiance. As the chosen venue for the National Tequila Day celebration, the OG sets the perfect stage for an evening of vibrant flavors and shared experiences. Throughout the event, attendees will have the opportunity to sample shots of Eleven20 Tequila's premium offerings. The trio of tequilas includes Eleven20's acclaimed blanco, celebrated for its approachability and smooth character, as well as the reposado, aged for over three months to achieve a rich and nuanced flavor profile. Lastly, the anejo, aged for over twelve months, offers a luxurious and refined sipping experience that showcases the mastery of Eleven20's craftsmanship. (PRESS RELEASE)_(Boca Raton, Fla. – July 20, 2023) Sandy Collier, president of the Gold Coast PR Council (GCPRC), South Florida’s largest independent association of public relations, communications, and marketing professionals, today announced this year’s Bernays Award winners. GCPRC has given out these awards since 2005 honoring excellence in local public relations campaigns, marketing programs, and media coverage. The honors were presented on July 18 at GCPRC’s 18th annual Bernays Awards at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport with nearly 100 attendees. Honors were presented in 10 competitive categories, plus four special awards selected by the nonprofit organization’s board of directors, and two Judges’ Awards. Only one award winner is announced in advance, GCPRC’s prestigious Presidents Award, which is given to a person or organization for truly outstanding performance. This year’s recipient is Palm Beach Media Group, a proven leader in publishing excellence that produces such top-quality, high-demographic magazines as Palm Beach Illustrated and sister publications in Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, Stuart, Naples, and Aventura, as well as the internationally renowned Florida Design, Palm Beach Charity Register, and more. |
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