Gala Party for 'Wish You Were Here'

Photos by Gerry Barker

By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life

The Historical Society of Palm Beach County held a reception and gala for the opening of "Wish You Were Here: Tourism in the Palm Beaches" in partnership with The Palm Beaches Thursday night, Nov. 14. It featured music, food and plenty of memories and activities showcasing Palm Beach tourism through the years.

There were live animals from Busch Wildlife, interactive exhibits and flight attendants to greet you. Resident artist Kyle Lucks was also there to talk about his works.

More about the exhibit from the website:

"Wish You Were Here will transport you with celebrities, artifacts, and stories about experiences that residents enjoy year-round. Every day in paradise is an opportunity to be a tourist at home. Play tennis after work or attend a golf tournament. Feel pampered at a resort spa. Take a weekend cruise. Enjoy cuisine from every corner of the world. Chill on the beach. Take in a museum exhibit! 

"Using new technologies, Wish You Were Here will allow visitors to get up close and personal with history. Flip through the pages of a 140-year-old diary on your phone. Listen to the jazz music that emanated from the Sunset Lounge nearly a century ago. View never-before-exhibited paintings by the Highwaymen. Learn the evolution of America’s national pastime, baseball, in Palm Beach County and see memorabilia from the region’s most prominent players of golf, tennis, and polo."

All Pam and I can say afterwards is, "Wish you were here."

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'Wish You Were Here' Gala Photos