(PRESS RELEASE)_Nov. 7, 2022 (West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The Armory Art Center’s 6th Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival will once again return to Palm Beach County—offering families across South Florida an art-filled weekend they won’t soon forget! Presenting sponsor for this event is the Laurence W. Levine Foundation. Located on the Armory’s historic campus in the heart of West Palm Beach, the two-day festival takes place December 3 and 4, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. It will showcase local and out-of-town artists, live music, campus tours, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities for all ages, and fun—including a brand new Kids Zone with interactive arts and crafts. Best of all, admission is free (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – November 7, 2022) Stickwork, one of the most popular exhibitions ever at Mounts Botanical Garden, returns soon—but this will be “the final massive outdoor sculpture” by international acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty. Known for his Stickwork projects that combine both his carpentry skills and love of nature, Dougherty’s work evolved from single pieces on conventional pedestals to monumental scale environmental works that require saplings by the truckload. Over the last 30 years, he has built over 250 of these works from Scotland to Japan to Brussels, from Miami to Cincinnati, including a very popular exhibition at Mounts in 2019, which was known by two names--Twisted pre-opening, and Cutting Corners, during its year long run. (PRESS RELEASE)_BOYNTON BEACH – In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11, veterans and active duty military with a valid military ID will receive 20% off lunch and dinner entrées at Josie’s Ristorante in Boynton Beach. Dine-in only. Snag a cozy booth and tuck into Chef Sebastiano Setticasi’s perennial Italian classics. Fan favorites include the prime short rib meatball; chicken parmigiana topped with zesty San marzano sauce and fresh mozzarella; and Setticasi’s pillowy-soft pasta. Don’t miss out on the restaurant’s signature desserts for a sweet tooth home run. Josie’s Ristorante is located at 650 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach. For more information, call (561) 364-9601 or visit josiesristorante.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_(Delray Beach, FL – November 4, 2022) Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today reminded fans of the Great American Songbook that the innovative and diverse nonprofit organization will host a book-signing and discussion of The Contemporary Singer’s Blueprint: From Amateur to Professional and Beyond written by popular cabaret star Jill Switzer. The fun and informative event will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, November 10, starting with a live musical performance by Jill & Rich Switzer. “Music classes and repertories are filled with aspiring and talented singers, yet less than five percent of all musicians make a living in their field. This book is the go-to guide for those singers looking to work professionally as a performer,” promises Switzer, who is known to South Florida and New York audiences as an extraordinary interpreter of the Great American Songbook and as one of the former co-hosts with husband Rich Switzer of the Legends Radio Morning Lounge. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – November 3, 2022) Straight off his appearances at the Kennedy and Lincoln Center stages, the world’s greatest living master of the five-string Spanish timple is coming to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts when legendary musician Germán López presents: ALMA. The cultural ambassador to the Canary Islands is joined by his ensemble and special guest, Grammy-nominee percussionist Sammy Figueroa on November 19 at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Accepted into the Conservatory of Music in las Palmas at seven years old, López began performing in concerts by age ten, collaborating with legendary timple performer, José Antonio Ramos. His skill with the timple, and other instruments native to the Canary Islands, led to the production of four, critically acclaimed albums, numerous awards and collaborations with the greatest names in Latin music. This year, Virgin Records / Universal Music Spain released López's ALMA: a monumental music album featuring guests such as Richard Bona, Seckou Keita, Lila Downs, Antonio Toledo, Cheche Alara, Alain Pérez, and produced by two-time Latin Grammy “Producer of the Year” Gregg Field. Praised by Huffington Post for his “entrancing” performances, and “delicately rippling notes,” López’s original instrumental music brings together Spanish flamenco, West African rhythms, the flourishing spirit of jazz and an innovative approach to “island music.” This one-of-a-kind world music experience features Antonio Toledo on Spanish guitar, Edward Perez on bass, Pablo Bencid on drums, Matt King on keyboard, and special guest performer, multi-Grammy-nominated percussionist Sammy Figueroa. After twenty years as a New York-based sideman, recording and touring with artists such as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, David Bowie, Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, the Brecker Brothers, Michel Camillo, Dave Valentin, Tania Maria and countless others, Figueroa moved to South Florida where he discovered a community of brilliant virtuosos from Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Puerto Rico and from music schools at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and Florida International University. Germán López presents: ALMA takes place at the Kravis Center’s Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse Saturday, November 19 at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39* and may be purchased at the official Kravis Center website kravis.org and at the Kravis Center Box Office by calling 561.832.7469. Kravis Box office hours are Monday through Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m (PRESS RELEASE)_Aventura, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2022) - Today, Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, along with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman and City of Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman held a first look of the future Aventura station, which is set to open in weeks. County and city officials were joined by members of the media and the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) as some of the first to preview the Aventura Station. The event began at 10 a.m. with brief remarks by Brightline’s president, Patrick Goddard, followed by Commissioner Heyman, Mayor Weisman and CITT Second Vice Chairman Robert Wolfarth. The remarks were followed by a tour of the station and concluded with media interviews. The group was joined by city officials from the City of Aventura including the incoming commissioners and mayor, Howard Weinberg. Located across from Aventura Mall, Brightline’s Aventura station, platform and vertical towers feature 34,000 square feet of space and an 860-foot center loaded platform located within the Florida East Coast Railway and Brightline right-of-way. Brightline will provide frequent, express service from the Aventura station to downtown Miami during the peak morning commute period and return service during the evening rush hour period. Trip time between downtown Miami and Aventura is expected to take about 17 minutes. Miami-Dade County will offer subsidized fares for a percentage of riders between Aventura and MiamiCentral. The station will include its signature autonomous MRKT, SMART and PREMIUM lounges and Brightline+ services. After passing through security, Brightline passengers will be able to access the skybridge from the passenger lounge utilizing an elevator or escalators to the vertical transportation towers. Brightline has also started the design of its east bridge that will connect the platform to Aventura Mall. The Aventura station has been designed to LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Silver criteria as part of Brightline’s goals to reduce contribution to global climate change, enhance individual human health and protect water resources. These LEED Silver station design features include a solar canopy and installation of electric charging vehicles to reduce emissions and encourage clean transportation, a careful selection of materials to increase healthy indoor spaces and smart technology to reduce water use. The Brightline Aventura station will be located at 19796 West Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33180. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – November 2, 2022) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announced that global superstar Sarah McLachlan will appear in concert on Wednesday, March 1, headlining the Center’s annual Gala. Kathryn C. Vecellio, Bill Bone and Monika E. Preston are serving as Gala Chairs, with Alexander W. Dreyfoos, William A. Meyer, Jane M. Mitchell, Michael J. Bracci, and Jeffrey A. Stoops as Honorary Gala Chairs. The Kravis Gala includes a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Harris Pre-Function Hall in the Cohen Pavilion, the 7 p.m. performance by Sarah McLachlan in Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, followed by a dinner dance in the Gimelstob Ballroom. About Sarah McLachlan Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer songwriters in entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. She has received three Grammy Awards and twelve Juno Awards over her career and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Sarah’s music embodies the art of songwriting on its most personal level and her indelible vocals resonate with people everywhere. Her songs have had a profound influence; “Angel,” “Building A Mystery,” “Fallen,” “I Will Remember You,” “Adia,” “Sweet Surrender,” “World On Fire,” “Possession,” and countless others are an inspiration to music lovers around the globe. (PRESS RELEASE)_“The Cultural Council is proud to be presenting four all-live events featuring some of the most exciting personalities in the world of food, fashion, history and art—all at our beautiful venue, The Ben, in West Palm Beach,” says Lawrence. “All four CULTURE & COCKTAILS will be held in the hotel’s gorgeous Blue Heron Ballroom, downtown’s only rooftop venue with outdoor terrace and stunning water views, overlooking the intracoastal packed with pleasure boats and yachts.” The Ben is located at 251 N. Narcissus Avenue in West Palm Beach. Free valet parking will be provided for each of the CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations, running from 5 to 7 pm. November 7 FOODIES A Tasty Conversation with + Chef Lindsay Autry, co-partner and founder of The Regional Kitchen & Public House in West Palm Beach. She has held positions in restaurants on the East Coast and in Mexico, made headlines as a finalist on Bravo’s ninth season of Top Chef, and was a three-time James Beard nominee (2018, 2019, 2020) for Best Chef: South. Autry describes her cuisine as soulful, embracing Mediterranean flavors with a blend of her Southern roots. + Chef Pushkar Marathe, Executive Chef at Stage Kitchen & Bar and Ela Curry Kitchen, both in Palm Beach Gardens. Born in India, his culinary roots originate in the rich tapestry of flavors from his homeland. His early culinary training was in Switzerland and has held cooking positions in restaurants in the Caribbean, the Middle East and around the United States. + Chef Lisabet “LB” Summa, Executive Chef at Elisabetta’s Ristorante in Delray Beach and West Palm Beach. After working in restaurants in Chicago and South Florida, she became the culinary catalyst for the 18 restaurants of the Big Time Restaurant Group. Summa is one of the few women in the U.S. restaurant industry who is both a senior culinary operation executive and owner. Moderator: Libby Volgyes, award-winning food and restaurant photographer (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI (November 1, 2022) – The westbound lanes of Ives Dairy Rd./NE 203rd St. as well as two US-1/Biscayne Blvd. ramps to W. Ives Dairy Rd. in Aventura will close Friday, November 11 through Monday, November 14 as Brightline reconstructs the railroad crossing. The work is in preparation for the new Brightline Aventura Station, which will be located on W. Dixie Hwy. across from Aventura Mall. During this closure, US-1/Biscayne Blvd. traffic to westbound Ives Diary Rd./NE 203rd St. will be detoured through E. Dixie Hwy and W. Dixie Hwy. Eastbound Ives Dairy Rd./NE 203rd St. will remain open. Detailed closure and detour information is below. Motorists proceed with extra caution through work zones and adhere to posted detour signs, speed limits and other signage. The public is encouraged to sign up for Brightline text alert updates for the latest information on construction in this area: Text “RRX” to 888-384-0037. Westbound Ives Dairy Rd./NE 203rd St. at US-1/Biscayne Blvd. and Railroad Crossing Full road closure, 10 a.m., Friday, November 11 to 5 a.m., Monday, November 14. Detour Information:
Northbound US-1/Biscayne Blvd. exit ramp to westbound Ives Dairy Rd./NE 203rd St. Full ramp closure, 10 a.m., Friday, November 11 to 5 a.m., Monday, November 14. Detour Information:
Southbound US-1/Biscayne Blvd. exit ramp to westbound Ives Dairy Rd./NE 203rd St. Full ramp closure, 10 a.m., Friday, November 11 to 5 a.m., Monday, November 14. Detour Information:
Nov. 1, 2022 (West Palm Beach, Fla.) — The Armory Art Center is pleased to announce that John Suau has been appointed as the organization’s new CEO. He takes the helm at the 35-year-old arts education facility this month. With more than 20 years of experience in arts administration, Suau has served museums and other cultural institutions in a variety of capacities. Before joining the Armory, he was a consultant for several AI technology companies working with libraries and museums from his Florida-based company, Suau Diversified. A trusted advisor, Suau’s experience includes supporting museums across the Americas and Europe with technology solutions, marketing and public relations strategies, collections management, and innovative communication tools. He looks forward to leading the capable staff at the Armory Art Center and hopes to grow the organization’s well-established legacy as a leader in the Palm Beach County cultural sector. He said, “I’m excited and honored to lead the Armory Art Center into a future that fully embraces the region’s diversity to create exciting opportunities for artistic expression and arts education in the 21st century.” |
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