 (Press Release) DELRAY BEACH, FL (August 29, 2024) – Craft festival season is back, and a nearly 30-year tradition returns to herald the start during the 29th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival on 4th. The free, two-day event is pet-friendly and takes place September 7 – 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
 Beetlejuice Juice (CMX Cinemas) (Press Release) WELLINGTON, FL – CMX Cinemas Wellington at The Mall at Wellington Green will release two of the year's biggest films this September – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (premiers September 6) starring Michael Keaton, and Speak No Evil (premiers September 13) starring James McAvoy.
In conjunction, guests can recline back with four delicious, movie-themed cocktails, from flavorful melon spritzes and black cherry espresso martinis to holiday-in-a-glass margaritas. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice spirits: Channel your favorite spook with Beetlejuice Juice ($13.99), enjoy an Afterlife Awakening ($14.99), or satisfy your sweet tooth with The Sandworm ($14.99), loaded with vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew, and black cherry syrup.  (Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, FL — South Florida PBS, in collaboration with Phoenix Immersive, is proud to present a groundbreaking immersive experience, DA VINCI: GENIUS, coming to South Florida PBS Studios from November 2024 through April 2025. This first-of-its-kind exhibit in the United States will offer an unparalleled journey into the visionary world of Leonardo da Vinci.
The DA VINCI: GENIUS exhibit, directly from Amsterdam, brings to life the brilliance of one of history's greatest minds through cutting-edge technology and innovative design. This immersive experience vividly showcases Leonardo da Vinci’s achievements in painting, music, sculpture, engineering, ecology, astronomy, and futuristic predictions. Visitors will witness the realization of his groundbreaking ideas, with interactive technology and floor-to-ceiling projections that rediscover iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper in a captivating new light.  (Press Release) Loxahatchee, FL - Swank Specialty Produce is thrilled to announce the schedule for its highly anticipated 2024/25 Swank Table series, featuring ten extraordinary al fresco dinners set on the picturesque Swank Farm. This season kicks off on Sunday, November 3rd, with a vibrant "Day of the Dead" celebration and continues through April with a variety of themed culinary events that highlight the rich flavors and traditions from around the world.
Each Swank Table dinner is a feast for the senses, where renowned chefs from South Florida and beyond collaborate to create unforgettable, multi-course meals. Guests will enjoy a refreshing welcome cocktail, an array of appetizers, and a delectable five-course plated dinner beneath the farm’s rustic pole barn while listening to live music from some of the region's favorite bands. Every event contributes to a local charity, adding a meaningful layer to this exceptional dining experience.  Josie's Wagyu Burger (Press Release) SOUTH FLORIDA (August 29, 2024)—America’s favorite sandwich will be celebrated on National Cheeseburger Day, Wednesday, September 18, and these six South Florida restaurants are among the top places to savor the occasion.
Josie’s Ristorante Josie’s Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant that offers authentic Italian cuisine, as well as a premium option for this holiday. Josie’s menu includes a Wagyu Burger ($17) with American cheese, sautéed onions, and pickles, served on a brioche bun with a side of crispy potato wedges. Josie’s Ristorante is located at 650 E. Woolbright Rd., Boynton Beach. For more information, call (561) 364-9601 or visit josiesristorante.com.  Tackle Hunger 2023 (Press Release) Boca Raton, FL (August 28, 2024) – Boca Helping Hands (BHH), in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Athletics and Cereal4All, for the fourth year in a row, will commemorate September’s Hunger Action Month by hosting a Tackle Hunger Cereal Drive during the FAU vs. FIU football game. The game will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 6:00 pm at the FAU Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Those who donate one or more cereal boxes will get a free ticket to the game. Unopened cereal boxes can be dropped at the stadium (Gate 1) on game day.
 Credit: Susan G. Komen (Press Release) August 27, 2024 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host four MORE THAN PINK Walks in Florida in 2024-25. The Komen MORE THAN PINK Walks – taking place in Tampa Bay, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Orlando – will bring together thousands of survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
 (Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – August 28, 2024) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is inviting residents, parents, and potential voters to two nonpartisan public events in September, including a FREE pre-election meet-and-greet with candidates.
Wednesday, September 18 / 11 am to 1 pm Hot Topic Luncheon School Year 2024 The State of Education in Palm Beach County + Guest Speaker: Michael Burke, As the Superintendent of the High-Performing School District of Palm Beach County, he is passionate about ensuring academic excellence and paving the way to post-graduate success for the more than 170,000 students who attend 182 district-operated schools. He is deeply committed to the School Board’s mission to educate, affirm, and inspire each student in an equity-embedded school system. As Superintendent of the tenth-largest district in the nation, Burke also oversees Palm Beach County’s largest workforce of nearly 23,000 people.  The Cher Show (Photo: Meredith Mashburn) (Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – August 28, 2024) - The Raymond F. Kravis Center announces its exciting LIVE AMPLIFIED! 2024-2025 season. Palm Beach County’s #1 entertainment venue offers an ovation-worthy line-up of award-winning shows, world-class artists and powerful performances to appeal to audiences of all ages. In addition to performances in the 2,195-seat Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, the Kravis Center will present a diverse array of drama, music and dance in the intimate 285-seat Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse and the flexible 300-seat Helen K. Persson Hall.
Kravis Center Series Among the Kravis Center series returning for the 2024 – 2025 season are:  2024 Woman Volunteer of the Year NomineesCoastal Click Photography (Kelly O'Brien) (Press Release) BOCA RATON, FL, August 27, 2024– The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) has announced the 43 local women who have been nominated for the 37th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Award. Nonprofits from across Palm Beach and Northern Broward counties have nominated one of their valued volunteers to be considered for Woman Volunteer of the Year Award. The award recipient will be named at the annual luncheon on Friday, November 1st at The Boca Raton iconic resort and private club.
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