(PRESS RELEASE)_DELRAY BEACH, FL – Museums are defined by their collections, each with a unique point of view that is carefully shaped by the mission and vision of the institution. The Morikami Museum is devoted specifically to the acquisition, research, preservation, and exhibition of the story of Sukeji “George” Morikami and the Yamato Colony committed broadly to the visual culture created by Japanese and Japanese Americans. The result of this effort over more than 40 years is not just a catalog of objects, rather a collection of diverse ideas and unique stories illuminated by the objects.

Collecting Stories focuses on works drawn from the Morikami’s Permanent Collection and featured in vignettes, or mini exhibitions, representing diverse perspectives for interpreting the narrative of any object (or groups of objects). Explore how Japanese visual culture has reflected changes in society, politics, and modernization. Learn how everyday functional objects can express deep spirituality. Observe how some Japanese artists have responded to international influences over the past 400 years. Consider how the lives of Japanese Americans like George Morikami have impacted non-Japanese communities. In addition, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will highlight the positive ways in which it is contributing to a deeper understanding of the Japanese culture through its collecting and exhibition strategies.

Collecting Stories is on display from November 14, 2020 through April 3, 2021. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 

(PRESS RELEASE)_SUNRISE, Fla. – During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Doris Italian Market and Bakery locations throughout South Florida are going pink to raise funds for the American Cancer Society - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 
 
In October, the famous Doris large homemade black and white cookies in the bakery will be decorated in pink and white icing to raise awareness of breast cancer. For each cookie sold during October, $1 will be donated to the American Cancer Society.  
 
Doris Italian Market and Bakery has raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society over the years from cookie sales, participation in annual walks and Wine Nights. For more information, email [email protected] or call 954-572-5269.

(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – September 24, 2020) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) continues its tireless efforts to prepare local voters for the upcoming National Elections with the publication of the 2020 VOTERS’ GUIDE, a multi-page nonpartisan overview of current candidates and ballot issues. It is available online now at www.lwvpbc.org.
 
More than 128,000 copies of the printed 2020 VOTERS’ GUIDE are being distributed throughout Palm Beach County, primarily through the Sunday, October 4 issues of The Sun-Sentinel (Boca Raton, Delray Beach), The Palm Beach Post (Boynton Beach to Jupiter), and The Palm Beach Daily News (on the island). Copies have also been sent to city and county libraries, government buildings, and more.
 
“The League’s 2020 VOTERS’ GUIDE  provides residents with many of the facts they will need to cast a well-informed vote, including information about the candidates, Florida constitutional amendments, and other local and statewide contests,” says LWVPBC President Ken Thomas. “Voting is a precious right, and democracy demands an informed electorate.”
 
The 2020 VOTERS’ GUIDE is just one of the League’s pre-election efforts to educate voters, including the website www.VOTE411.org and regular “Hot Topic” and “Cool Topic” discussions via Zoom.
 
Please note the deadline to register to vote in the November 3 general election is October 5, 2020. Voters can sign-up to receive a Vote-by-Mail ballot at www.pbcelections.org.

 (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – September 18, 2020)  The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is announcing the cancellation of previously announced performances in the upcoming 2020/2021 season.
 
The following shows have cancelled their tours and will not be performing:
·     The Doo Wop Project, scheduled for December 21, 2020
·     Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert, scheduled for January 1, 2021
·     The Boy Who Cried Wolf, scheduled for January 16, 2021 as part of the Family Fare Series
·     The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, scheduled for January 19, 2021 as part of the Regional Arts Classical Concert Series
·     Michael Bolton, scheduled for January 26, 2021
·     An Intimate Evening with David Foster Hitman Tour, scheduled for January 30, 2021
·     The Philadelphia Orchestra, scheduled for February 16-17, 2021 as part of the Regional Arts Classical Concert Series
·     Enra, scheduled for February 17-18, 2021, as part of the PEAK Series
·     Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show, scheduled for April 13-15, 2021
·     Quinteto Astor Piazzolla, scheduled for April 24-25, 2021
 
Ticketholders to cancelled performances have the option of donating their tickets to the Kravis Center as a tax-deductible gift to support the Center through this challenging time, to receive a non-expiring gift certificate for a future purchase, or to receive a refund back to their original method of payment. Please note the refunds will be issued back within 30 days following cancellation.
 
To stay up to date on all upcoming Kravis Center performances, visit the Center’s official website www.kravis.org.

(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – September 17, 2020) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) today invited concerned adults to another FREE pre-election Conversation with the League that is being presented under the theme: 2020 Matters.
 
Wednesday, September 23 at 6 pm
Conversations with the League
+ Guest Speaker: Linda Geller-Schwartz
+ Topic: Review of the six ballot amendments on the November 3 ballot.
+ Background: Conversations with the League are interactive video sessions held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Hosted by LWVPBC President Ken Thomas and the Healthcare Committee, the Conversations are an opportunity to discuss to[pics of general interest to the community, such as the Coronavirus pandemic,  voter information, school, and emergency planning, etc. The focus is on keeping our community safe, informed, and engaged. The next two online Conversations with the League are scheduled for October 14 and 28.
+ How to Connect: Link in at https://zoom.us/j/625407180
+ Zoom Meeting ID: 625 407 180