(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – November 19, 2025) – Mounts Botanical Garden is kicking off 2026 with its first-ever January Art Master Class Series. Headlining the month-long series is acclaimed artist Vladislav Yeliseyev leading a special three-day hands-on workshop – Watercolor with Focus & Freedom: Mastering the Yeliseyev Method – taking place January 6 – 8, 2026.
 
Mounts highly recommends registering by December 6, as space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
 
Renowned watercolor artist Vladislav Yeliseyev leads this dynamic three-day workshop designed to strengthen technical skills while unlocking creative expression. Using curated photographic references, participants will learn to simplify complex scenes, identify focal areas, and capture atmosphere through expressive light, color, and confident brushwork.

(Press Release) DELRAY BEACH, FL (November 17, 2025) — Achievement Centers for Children & Families, which has served southern Palm Beach County since 1969 with aftercare, pre-school and summer camp for underserved families, is inviting community members to make a meaningful impact this holiday season through Adopt-a-Class, Adopt-a-Program, and the annual toy drive. 
 
The organization is currently collecting toys for children ages one to eighteen. Collection boxes can be delivered to businesses and organizations throughout the community. 
 
"The holidays can be a difficult time for some Achievement Centers families who have few resources," said Stephanie Seibel, CEO of the organization. "Every year, we strive to help by collecting toys that bring joy to children who might otherwise go without." 

(Press Release) (Thursday, November 13, 2025) West Palm Beach, FL-ANTHONY NUNZIATA – the acclaimed Brooklyn-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter – has announced the release of his debut holiday collection Christmas & You on vinyl, CD, and digital and streaming platforms today, Friday, November 7. Nunziata will celebrate the album with a 17-city U.S. tour, including markets such as New York, Nashville, Las Vegas, Palm Beach, and more. Known for his soaring voice, captivating and theatrical stage presence, and a unique blend of classical, pop, and soulful originals, Nunziata promises an unforgettable musical experience for audiences across the country. The songs, all co-written by Nunziata and some of the top Country and pop hitmakers, were all recorded at the famed Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, TN. Christmas & You was produced by Ryan Prewett (Billy Ray Cyrus).

By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life
Photos by Gerry Barker

The holiday season has officially kicked off at Mounts Botanical Garden with the debut of "ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival" featuring more than 500 handcrafted silk lanterns illuminating the night.  As you walk the garden's pathways, you'll find everything from orchids, chameleons and flamingos to dinosaurs and mythical creatures.

The centerpiece is a 195-foot, smoke-breathing dragon rising from the garden's lake, its dazzling and vibrant colors reflected in the water below.

Included are several photo ops for families and kids, plus vendors selling hot chocolate, pastries and more. It's guaranteed to delight your senses and provide plenty of content for social media sharing.

"ILUMINA" is at Mounts Garden through Jan. 11, 2026, Wednesdays to Sundays. Timed tickets available at 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm. Mounts Members: $16 adults, $2 under 18; Non-Members: $26 adults, $10 under 18; Groups of 12 or more: $22

For more information call 561-233-1757 or visit https://www.mounts.org/ilumina/.

(Press Release) November 12, 2025 (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) — The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County has named Palm Beach County artist Sharon Lee Hart as the recipient of the inaugural Distinguished Woman Artist’s Prize. The Council announced the prize to an audience of about 200 people at the opening reception of its Main Gallery exhibition, Fiber Optics, last week, presenting a giant check for $10,000 as a surprise to Hart.

The new prize, which is funded for the next five years by artist Suzi K. Edwards through the Henry L. Kimelman Foundation, champions established female artists at an inflection point in their career. In addition to developing her artistic development and achievements, Hart will have the opportunity to exhibit her works at the Cultural Council or a collaborating institutional exhibition within the next five years.

(Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The holiday season shines bright at Hilton West Palm Beach with the debut of Jingle & Mingle, a festive outdoor bar experience filled with cozy firepits, lounge seating, and a lineup of spirited events for all ages.
 
Guests can sip their way through a curated menu of seasonal cocktails like the Santa’s Cocoa Clause (bourbon, hot chocolate, orange liqueur), Mint Condition Espresso, and S’more The Merrier (Michter’s bourbon, toasted marshmallow cordial, chocolate bitters). For those craving something cozy, the Mull It Over wine and Peppermint Patty Cocoa offer warm winter comfort. Pair your drink with bites like the Holiday Grazing Platter, Artisan Cheese Selection, or the S’mores kit for fireside fun.