(Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (December 2, 2024) The Norton Museum of Art will host artist Fabiola Menchellis first solo museum show in the United States, certain silence, from December 7, 2024, through March 23, 2025. Menchellis' work engages with photography's materiality, and the works showcased in the exhibition will consider a range of conceptual theories, including visual perception, the relationship between viewer and artwork, the language of abstraction, poetry, and more. Comprised of more than 20 works, including a selection of previously unseen pieces, her atmospheric photographs test the limits of perception as she folds, exposes, and develops works that may appear straightforward but contain complexities brought forth by chance and accident, all created without a camera or negatives. (Press Release) Riviera Beach, FL - Families across Palm Beach County face significant challenges due to heirs' property issues, a legal hurdle that often results in clouded titles. These complications can prevent families from accessing vital financial tools such as loans, grants, and property tax exemptions, jeopardizing their ability to preserve generational wealth and maintain community stability.
In response, Community Partners of South Florida, in collaboration with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. and sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, has launched a five-week virtual training series to empower residents to protect their properties and secure their legacies. (Press Release) BOCA RATON, FL: Multi-talented singer/actor/choreographer Rome Saladino will celebrate the stylings of international super-star (and The Voice coach) Michael Bublé in Feelin’ Good: A Tribute to Michael Bublé at the Boca Black Box Center for the Arts on January 28th at 8pm. (Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – December 2, 2024) - Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale Friday, December 6 at 10 a.m. for its engagement at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach from April 22 – 27, 2025. To Get Tickets: Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES in West Palm Beach will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 6 at 10 a.m. The public will have access to purchase tickets online at kravis.org or at 12 p.m. by calling 561.832.7469 or visiting the Box Office during regular box office hours Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. More information can be found at LesMis.com, the official global website for LES MISÉRABLES. Cameron Mackintosh said, “The phenomenon of Les Misérables never fails to astound me. No show in history has been able to continually reinvent itself and remain a contemporary musical attracting new generations of brilliant new talent, many of whom go on to international stardom. No show in the world has ever demonstrated the survival of the human spirit better than Les Miz, and it's time to let the people sing again. We are all thrilled to be Bringing Her Home to you." (Press Release) Palm Beach Gardens, FLA. - (November 27, 2024) - Little Smiles of Florida invites the community to help brighten the holidays for local children in need through its 15th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Through December 25, 2024, the drive collects new, unwrapped gifts for children from newborn to 18. These donations are distributed through collection centers for families to pick up or delivered directly to Little Smiles’ 39 pediatric partners, including hospitals, medical daycare centers, hospices, shelters, foster homes, and medical support facilities. “The need is greater than ever this year, and we rely on our community’s generosity to ensure no child goes without a smile this holiday season. Every toy, every donation, and every act of kindness makes a lasting difference,” said Brittany Perdigon, Executive Director of Little Smiles Florida. (Press Release) North Palm Beach, Fla. (Tuesday, November 26, 2024)--The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF) Board of Directors is proud to announce the confirmation of Russ Cancilla as the new Chairman and President of the Board, succeeding Lieutenant General Robert Chelberg (USA, Retired). (Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – November 25, 2024) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is offering a special gift of savings on the hottest tickets in town during Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Visit kravis.org November 29 – December 2 and use promo code THANKS25 to save up to 20% on select shows. This offer starts on Friday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m. and expires Monday, December 2 at 11:59pm. (Press Release) BOCA RATON, FL, November 25, 2024– The Junior League of Boca Raton's (JLBR) 37th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon sold out with more than 900 attendees at The Boca Raton on November 1st. Terry Fedele, the nominee for Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, was named Woman Volunteer of the Year; and Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, the nominee for Promise Fund, won the Lifetime Achievement Award. The luncheon raised the most money in the history of the event with the leadership of Event Co-Chairs, Meryll Bangsil & Khris Kellerman and Honorary Chair, Kelly Woods Fleming. The luncheon featured a lavish runway fashion show with looks from The Boca Raton boutiques. (Press Release) Palm Beach Gardens, Florida – (November 25, 2024) Colleen Smith, Founding Artistic and Executive Director of Ballet Palm Beach welcomed the appointment of Lora Drasner to the professional ballet company’s Board of Directors. “Ballet Palm Beach is excited to welcome the energy and experience Lora Drasner brings to our Board,” says Smith. “She is an active member of the community and has been a vibrant supporter of our company’s mission. We look forward to her insightful leadership as we work to expand our impact as Palm Beach County’s professional ballet company.” (Press Release) Miami, FL November 21, 2024—This Art Basel season, fashion and mythology converge in an unforgettable showcase as acclaimed British bespoke fashion designer Jayne Pierson—known for her tenure at Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood and celebrated by icons such as Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Ellie Goulding, Rachel Goswell of Slowdive and others—makes her highly anticipated U.S. debut. On Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 PM, the iconic Sagamore Hotel will transform into a portal to ancient Welsh mythology. Pierson’s celebrated SS25 London Fashion Week collection, “The Gates of Annwn,” takes center stage in an extraordinary fashion show presented in collaboration with Cymru Wales and hosted by BitBasel, with management by nuForj, production by Lux Lifestyle Events, Welsh brands, and other visionary partners. |
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