WHO: Caron Treatment Centers and the Anya Apartments
WHAT: Grand opening of Anya, the newest luxury living apartments in West Palm Beach benefitting Caron Treatment Centers.
The public is invited to join the Anya Development and Construction Group and Caron Treatment Centers for a mind, body, art, and spirit-inspired party celebrating the grand opening of the Anya Apartments. Proceeds from the art auction and raffle tickets will benefit Caron Treatment Centers.
WHERE: Anya Apartments – 345 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach
WHEN: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 – 5 to 8 p.m.
WHY: Dedicated to substance use disorder and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention and addiction medicine education, Caron Treatment Centers has been providing substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment services in Florida for almost 20 years and for nearly 70 years at its headquarters in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. Caron has helped thousands of individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families begin to manage this chronic, treatable disease.
RSVP: Free to attend – RSVP is required through Eventbrite: RSVP Here
MORE INFO: Complimentary valet parking will be available for your convenience on Banyan Blvd. Upscale bohemian beach dress code.
Every year during the first week of June, Wellington Garden Club (WGC) joins with garden clubs across the country to celebrate National Garden Week, a project of National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC).
On Monday, June 4, WGC members began National Garden Week by creating floral arrangements that were distributed to Wellington’s municipal offices, library, fire stations and Wellington Green Mall. WGC members are shown here creating arrangements and distributing them to the recipients. The club also received a proclamation from the Wellington Village Council and Mayor Anne Gerwig declaring the week of June 4-10, 2023 as National Garden Week.
According to Carol Ralph, WGC President, “We are so grateful for the support our Club receives from the Village of Wellington. National Garden Week is a wonderful opportunity for us to demonstrate our appreciation with floral gifts.” Twig Morris, National Garden Week Chairman added, “We are also grateful to Rachelle Crain, Marketing Manager at Wellington Green Mall, for providing the meeting room we used to create the arrangements.”
Wellington Garden Club, founded in 1981, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to further the education of members and the public, including youth, in the fields of gardening, horticulture, botany, floral design, landscape design, conservation of natural resources, civic beautification and nature studies. For more information visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org or visit on Facebook.
National Garden Clubs, Inc., founded in 1929, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It consists of dozens of local branches, in nearly every state in the US and has over 160,000 members. Its mission is to promote the love of gardening, floral design, and civic and environmental responsibility. For more information visit www.gardenclub.org.
Wins Prestigious National Marketing Award from the
American Public Gardens Association
This Year’s Dorothy E. Hansell Marketing Award Celebrates
‘The Palm Beaches in Bloom’ Floral Arts Installation in NYC
Above: Mounts Botanical Garden received the Dorothy E. Hansell Marketing Award from the American Public Gardens Association at annual APGA conference in Fort Worth, Texas. (L-R: 2023 APGA Awards Committee Co-Chair Tracy Qiu, Mounts Associate Director of Marketing & Communications Misty Stoller, Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg, Mounts Board Member and Past President Paton White, APGA President Michelle Provaznik.) Photo credit: Mounts Botanical Garden
(West Palm Beach, FL – June 8, 2023) Rochelle Wolberg, Curator-Director at Mounts Botanical Garden, is bursting with pride since Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden was awarded this year’s prestigious Dorothy E. Hansell Marketing Award from the American Public Gardens Association, the nation’s leading professional organization for the field of public horticulture.
The annual award “recognizes outstanding marketing and communications that advance a public garden’s mission.” Mounts Botanical Garden was honored for The Palm Beaches in Bloom, a week-long wow-worthy tropical botanical art installation last December at Hudson Yards in New York City.
“The Palm Beaches were certainly in bloom and Mounts Botanical Garden was proud to be an integral part of this dynamic tourism activation event, along with Discover the Palm Beaches and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County,” says Wolberg. “We invited celebrated floral installation artist Lisa Waud to create a living botanical artistic display that highlighted and captured the essence of the outdoors and art experiences one may experience when visiting Palm Beach County. The environmentally friendly installation was inspired by the lifeguard towers that dot our beaches and featured over 1,300 orchids, tropical plants, and perennial vines, several of which were taken directly from the Garden’s collection.”
Mounts Botanical Garden’s Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications Misty Stoller, and Board Member Paton White accepted the 2023 Dorothy E. Hansell Marketing Award this week at APGA’s annual conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Previous winners of this award include the Philadelphia Flower Show (2022), San Francisco Botanical Gardens (2021), and both Naples Botanical Garden and Missouri Botanical Garden in 2020.
Mounts Botanical Garden & Bloomberg Connects
Explore Anytime, Anywhere with New Mobile Garden Guide
Visitors can now explore Mounts Botanical Garden anytime from anywhere across the globe with the new Mobile Garden Guide. Recently launched in partnership with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the guide is designed to elevate and enrich the visitor experience by making it easy to discover more of what people love before, during, and after their visit to the Garden. Multi-media content includes maps and information on Mounts Botanical’s 25 display gardens, art in the garden, and current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as an ever-growing spectrum of new photo, audio, and video content available exclusively via the app. To learn more and download the app, visit www.mounts.org/mobile-garden-guide/ [mounts.org].
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved peoples in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.
Synergy Camp, Inc presents the First Annual Heart of the Arts celebration of Juneteenth with an Arts and Music Festival on J Street in Downtown Lake Worth Beach. The festival celebrates emancipation of enslaved African Americans, their community struggles, resilience and achievements. The festival will bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, promoting freedom and unity.
Among the perfomers on the outdoor and indoor stages of Rudy’s Pub, 21 South J Street, are a diverse lineup of local artists and performers will be featured, including Huey Hampton, a talented Hip-Hop Duo, Grammy-Nominated Musician and Producer Ray “Quasi” Nelson, Alkebulan Music Philosophy- African Drum Group, and performing artist Terrion Nelson. These exceptional musicians, dancers and visual artists will showcase the rich talent within our community, delivering unforgettable, inspiring performances.
On Sunday, June 18, Sara Gayoso will begin her Juneteenth window mural, completing it during the festival on the nineteen. This will be the last mural of the season at Flaming Clay Studio.
The Festival includes a curated marketplace with handmade crafts, unique artworks and products celebrating African American culture. This exhibition features artist BLJ, famous in the region for his graphic artwork, clothing and more. This visual art exhibition showcases the vibrancy and creativity of African American artists. Look for them in the Festival Tents outside the Flamingo Clay Studio Gallery, 15 South J Street.
Juneteenth is an inclusive event welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds. Synergy Camp joins with Arms of Hope, Flamingo Clay Studio. Healthier Lake Worth Beach, Rudy’s Pub and The Bamboo Room in extending gratitude to sponsors and community supporters for making this event possible. They celebrate a commitment to unity, diversity and cultural appreciation, invaluable to the success of the Juneteenth Festival.
About Synergy Camp: synergy camp is a 501C3 nonprofit organization. Its mission is to inspire, inform, and innovate students in the performing arts. Synergy’s core foundation is a comprehensive and immersive curriculum in percussion and music education, encompassing diverse learning modules and practical training. We provide a safe space for students to discover and express their true selves, while addressing the immediate need of shifting students’ mindset from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. Students have access to established musicians, producers, managers, and entrepreneurs who share experiences and fundamental information on what it takes to become become successful in the music industry. Since 2015, synergy has provided over 300 students with an opportunity to experience one of the most innovative music camps in Florida.
Tickets on Sale Now for Benefit Concert Headlined by
ROB RUSSELL and ANTHONY NUNZIATA
With Special Musical Guests
COPELAND DAVIS
PATTY CHAMBERLAIN, TONY SIDERS, MERI ZIEV,
FRANK DERRICK, VAL SHAFFER, and Music Director PHIL HINTON
(Delray Beach, FL – June 9, 2023) Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced that tickets are now available for purchase for a very special benefit concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—alongwith special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain,Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by Music Director Phil Hinton (piano) with Frank Derrick on drums and Val Shaffer on bass.
Sponsored by Legends Radio 100.3 FM, this one-night-only, entertainment-packed and surprise-filled benefit will be held on Sunday, July 23, at 7 pm.
Tickets to LOVING AVERY are $75 per person and are available for purchase by calling the Arts Garage at 561.450.6357 or by going online to www.ArtsGarage.org.
AVERY SOMMERS
In deep recovery mode since a serious fall last winter, Avery Sommers is a South Florida treasure with a “powerhouse” voice” (The New York Times) and a charismatic stage presence. She has appeared on Broadway (Ain’t Misbehavin’Chicago, Showboat,Broadway, and Platinum; and was a frequent headliner at The Colony Hotel’s Royal Room, Pelican Café, Kravis Center, Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts, and more. Both a Carbonell Award winner and a seven-time nominee, Sommers has received a Silver Palm Award for Outstanding Contributions to South Florida Theater, and the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 2010 Monaco International Film Festival. Currently, she serves on the boards of directors for both the Carbonell Awards and the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, and on the Honorary Board of Advisors for The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook
ROB RUSSELL
Widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” Master Showman Rob Russell, is now hosting the popular monthly musical series Rob Russell’s Open Mic at Café Centro in West Palm Beach. From his years as the polished front man at the distinguished Governor’s Club at Phillips Point to his nearly two decades as producer and emcee of the world famous Royal Room Cabaret, to his recent years as a singer, recording artist (his popular CD Hello Again), and as Dick Robinson’s fill-in tune-spinner on Legends Radio 100.3 FM, Rob Russell has amassed numerous fans of his audience-wowing musical talents and flashy show biz anecdotes.
ANTHONY NUNZATA
Following his recent sold-out performance at Manhattan’s Café Carlyle, Anthony Nunziata, who has been dubbed “America’s new romantic singing sensation,” returns to Arts Garage for this tribute to Avery Sommers. He has been described as “an explosion of love and entertainment” with his signature take on classic love songs from Broadway, jazz, classic pop, Italian arias, and originals from his critically acclaimed, award-winning jazz/pop release, The Love Album.
Special Musical Guests
++ COPELAND DAVIS, Emmy-nominated pianist, Tonight Show performer, inducted into the Las Vegas Entertainers Hall of Fame.
++ PATTY CHAMBERLAIN,singer, writer, producer and star of a musical play based on the life and lyrics of Dorothy Fields directed by Avery Sommers, host of Through the Musical Lens on Legends Radio.
++ TONY SIDERS, singer/songwriter, maestro of The Palm Beach Super Choir, lead singer of gospel group Tony Siders & Company.
++ MERI ZIEV, singer with “golden pipes” (Jeff Harnar) and “a radiant performer” (Theater Pizzazz), co-founder of South Florida Cabaret Singers.
Avery Sommers Tribute Band
++ PHIL HINTON, Music Director, pianist, arranger, orchestrator and conductor who has worked with Shirley Bassey, Andrew Lloyd-Webber, and Paul McCartney.
++ FRANK DERRICK, virtuoso drummer for The David Letterman Show, and numerous shows and legends from Della Reese to Donna Summer.
++ VAL SHAFFER, bassist for Copeland Davis, Chuck Flores, Robert Navarro, and Donald Vega, among others.
LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers is being organized by veteran publicist Gary Schweikhart and producer Ellen Wedner, who recently collaborated on both PRIDE LIGHTS 2022 and the inaugural Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Film Festival.
Donations to Avery Sommers
To contribute to this recovery effort, please make out your check directly to Avery Sommers and mail to: GCPRC-AS, P.O. Box 8553, Delray Beach, FL 33482. All support is gratefully appreciated.
About Arts Garage:
Arts Garage delivers innovative, diverse, meaningful and accessible visual and performing arts experiences to Delray Beach and South Florida. “Connecting our community to the world through the Arts”—this vision drives all decision-making at Arts Garage, which brings local, emerging artists and established global performers into the local multi-cultural community (students and adults, locals and tourists, people of all ages, income levels, backgrounds) who share a love of the arts.
Diversity is a hallmark of Arts Garage, which provides multicultural programming that promotes inclusion in the arts. #DiscoverDiversity isn’t just a tagline—it is the cornerstone of our outreach programs, staffing, and marketing. Located at 94 NE 2nd Avenue in Delray Beach’s popular Pineapple Grove (33444), Arts Garage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City of Delray Beach. For more information, please call 561.450.6357 or visit www.artsgarage.org.
(L-R above) Francky Pierre-Paul, Philanthropic Consultant, Kodak Black, Stichiz, founder of Tu Es Belle Readers, Omar Cordero, and Mike Pennachio, Managing Partner of Greenacres Nissan
Nationally recognized artist Kodak Black announced he teamed up with Greenacres Nissan to gift a recent graduate a free car ahead of Kodak Black Day: Car Show Edition during a recent press conference.
Kodak Black is no stranger to philanthropic gestures. The young rapper has a documented history of assisting families of fallen officers, donating $100,000 to Nova Southeastern University, financially contributing towards Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, and partaking in grassroots initiatives like going door to door donating air conditioners and food to those in need.
Now, he hopes that gifting a car to a deserving high school graduate from an underserved community will change the direction of a student’s life and college endeavors.
“The student is driven. He’s ambitious. He has goals. The car is going to help him get to his destiny faster,” said Kodak.
Although Kodak Black and the team have already chosen the student via Tu Es Bella, an organization founded by media personality and philanthropist Stichiz that supports high school students transitioning to college, the recipient is still unaware. They will find out during the Kodak Black Day: Car Show Edition event on Sunday.
“The student thinks they won tickets to come to Kodak Black Day, but when they get there, they’ll find out. The car will be ready with a bow,” said Francky Pierre-Paul, who supports many of Kodak Black’s charitable campaigns.
The donated Nissan won’t be the only decorated car at the event.
Kodak Black Day: Car Show Edition is being held in Pompano this Sunday, June 11, from 12p-6p at Pompano Community Park and will showcase 100 of the hottest cars and bikes from across the nation competing to win a cash prize. The second annual event will have live music, food, a Kid Zone, and vendors. Tickets are still on sale at www.kodakblackday.com
West Palm Beach GreenMarket Receives Third Nomination for “Best Farmers Market”
In honor of recognition, the City to host three pop-up mini-markets at Clematis by Night in June
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The West Palm Beach Green Market has again been nominated as a USA TODAY 10 Best “Best Farmers Market”. The publication’s Readers’ Choice poll is a nationwide contest to determine the 10 best markets in the country. The City of West Palm Beach’s market has taken the top prize for the last two consecutive years. Fans and friends of the GreenMarket can vote once daily through Monday, July 3, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
In celebration of the recognition, the City will host three pop-up mini-markets at Clematis by Night in June – Thursday, June 15, 2023, Thursday, June 22, 2023, and Thursday, June 29, 2023. The markets will run from 6 – 9 p.m. during the weekly live music series and include a variety of favorites and new vendors. The participating vendors will be listed on the Clematis by Night webpage.
“The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is the best farmers market in the United States,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “Each year, our market continues to grow and branch out, both in its physical footprint and variety of offerings. Additionally, it capitalizes on the beauty of our waterfront views as it steps away from the Intracoastal. With the help of our community and partners, I am confident that we can win again.”
A USA TODAY 10 Best panel of food and travel experts determined their top 20 farmers markets, and now the public will select the top 10 winners. The final rankings will be announced on July 14, 2023. USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards highlight the best of the best in contests covering categories such as destinations, food and drink, hotels, and things to do.
“We are excited to be once again nominated as the ‘Best Farmers Market’ in the U.S.,” said Mary Pinak, community events manager for the City of West Palm Beach. “In celebration of this incredible recognition, we are hosting three mini-markets so fans and friends of the GreenMarket can sample what’s to come next season. Be sure to come out each week to see returning favorites and a peek at who’s new for the 2023 – 2024 season.”
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket wrapped its 28th season in April, marking its largest yet with more than 110 vendors. It expanded its physical footprint to the 200 block of Clematis Street to accommodate the growth. The seasonal market’s mission is to provide the community with seasonal access to locally grown fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, plants, and agricultural products. The Market supports the southeast Florida agricultural community and stimulates agricultural development, particularly in Palm Beach County, by providing an outlet for locally grown crops and specialty products. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket has been featured in The Boston Globe and named the number one green market in Florida by Cooking Light magazine.
To vote in the USA TODAY 10Best contest, visit wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771), or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.
About the City of West Palm Beach The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that offers the business advantages available in the region, combined with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Linked-in.
Blankets and chairs are recommended for Clematis by Night, Screen on the Green, and Sunday on the Waterfront.
Parking is available in city garages, the Banyan and Evernia garages being the closest to the events. For more information, visit www.wpb.org/events
August 2023
CLEMATIS BY NIGHT
Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m.
Great Lawn | 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
August 3: Sacred Union (Rock, Funk & Pop) | Visit Website
Established in October 2020, this eight-plus piece band is known for its musical arrangements and driving performances with a diverse repertoire of cover songs — such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Prince, Hall and Oates, Ed Sheeran, David Bowie and so much more. Their infectious rock, funk and pop brand will have attendees dancing all night!
August 10: Samantha Russell (Rock, Pop & Country) | Visit Website
Clematis by Night guests will know they are in for an evening of some of the best country music the moment they hear the Samantha Russell Band. The band performs original songs, current hits, and covers from many of today’s top country music and rock artists. Samantha’s influences include Miranda Lambert, Reba, Jo Dee Messina, Patsy Cline and Shania Twain.
August 17: J.P. Soars and the Red Hots (Blues) | Visit Website
Playing the blues requires diligence and dedication and an inherent sense of purpose and passion, and J.P. Soars and the Red Hots have it in spades. They’ve proven their mettle on national and international stages, playing blues festivals from Belgium to Brazil, and shared stages with the likes of Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Brian Setzer and Larry Graham. As Heritage Music Festival producer Bruce Wheeler says: “See them whenever you have the opportunity”.
August 24: Quick Fix Band (Pop & Rock) | Visit Website
Quick Fix is more than just your typical five-piece band from South Florida. Fronted by a phenomenal female lead singer, they quite possibly could be the best female artist cover band in all of America. Seductive vocals with occasional sax have been the catchphrase from their beginnings. They perform various genres, from pop, rock, and soul, to R&B. Quick Fix steps outside the mold, performing songs from the past with meaning and feeling.
Alive Beat is a three-piece high-energy band. Using the most up-to-date sound technology, their three-man band sound like five guys on stage. All three are vocalists (either lead singer or backup) for their songs, which helps enhance our uniqueness in playing cover songs.
SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Second Friday of the month (August 11), 7 – 9 p.m.
Waterfront – The Great Lawn | 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Film Feature: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish — 2022 (PG) | Official Trailer
About Puss in Boots: The Last Wish — 2022:
Sadly, Puss in Boots, the undaunted Spanish lover, and hero, is down to the last of his nine lives, a decade after the events of Puss in Boots (2011). And as if that weren’t enough, the unstoppable bounty hunter known as The Big Bad Wolf is after him. To restore all his precious lives and escape an inglorious fate, Puss must gather his courage to embark on a dangerous quest into the Dark Forest to find the legendary Wishing Star. However, Puss isn’t the only one seeking the map to the magical star. As the daring outlaw puts his skills to good use to stay one step ahead of formidable adversaries determined to get their hands on it, a crucial question arises: Does he have what it takes to face his most skilled and terrifying opponent and get his life back on track?
SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT
Third Sunday of the month (August 20), 4 – 7 p.m.
Meyer Amphitheatre | 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Step back in time and dance to the music of time gone by, captured in the greatest songs of the 1950s. You’ll want to clap, sing along, and Lindy-bop the boogie-woogie beat as At The Hop takes you on a musical journey, recreating the irresistible sounds of an unforgettable age.
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About the City of West Palm Beach: The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that offers the business advantages available in the region, combined with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Linked-in.
All events are subject to change. Attendees should check the City’s website, wpb.org/events, to confirm the most up-to-date information.
Tuesday, July 4, 6 – 10 p.m. | Fireworks start around 9:09 p.m.
Waterfront Commons | 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
*Activities are programmed along Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street
4th on Flagler is one of South Florida’s largest, free outdoor annual Independence Day celebrations. This event will be the City’s 35th annual celebration, and it will feature three stages of music, an annual Military Honor Ceremony, a kids’ entertainment zone (featuring inflatable games and bounce houses and make-and-take crafts and activities), roving entertainment sponsored by FPL (including stilt walkers, jugglers and magicians), food and refreshments for purchase and an 18-minute fireworks display by Pyrotecnico over the Intracoastal Waterway. Additionally, 4th on Flagler will be the start and end point for the annual Bill Bone 5K.
The musical entertainment/kids’ entertainment includes:
NewDay USA Stage (main stage on Flagler Drive and North Clematis Street): 13th Army Band (Jazz, Salsa, Marching, Rock Combo, Brass & Woodwind Quintet) | Visit Website
The 13th Army Band is a renowned musical ensemble composed of dedicated and skilled Soldiers of the Florida National Guard. With a lineage dating back to 1930, the Band has had a rich history of providing unparalleled musical support and entertainment for military and civilian events.
Meyer Amphitheatre: DJ Infiesta and Co. will keep the party going in the kids’ entertainment zone
The kids’ entertainment zone will feature inflatable activities like bounce houses and games (wristbands will grant unlimited access for $5 per person). Additionally, volunteers will help kids and their families with various Independence Day crafts and make-and-take activities (no charge).
Informa Stage (at Post Park): CoverUp (Pop, Punk & Alternative) | Visit Website
South Florida-based CoverUp will perform upbeat songs from hard rock and punk to ’80s hair bands and everything in between. The band, led by singer Larry Demers, is known for its high-energy and interactive shows.
Blankets and chairs are recommended. Parking is available in the City of West Palm Beach’s public parking garages for flat rates of $10 at the Banyan and Evernia garages and $5 at the City Center, Clematis and Sapodilla garages. Parking must be prepaid while entering the garage. The Banyan and Evernia garages are closest to the event.
4th on Flagler is produced by the City of West Palm Beach. 4th on Flagler sponsors to date include the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, NewDay USA, Informa, Town of Palm Beach, Amazon, FPL, Discover The Palm Beaches, Bill Bone Bike Law, PDQ Restaurant, Jimmy John’s, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, Humana, SWA, WPB Magazine, WPBF 25 News, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, X 102.3, New Country 103.1, PARTY 96.3, Fox Sports 640 South Florida and News Talk 850 WFTL.
CLEMATIS BY NIGHT
Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m.
Great Lawn | 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
July 6: NO CBN
July 13: Luis Manuel & The Charambo Band (Classic Salsa & Cuban Son)
Established in 1999, Luis Manuel & The Charambo Band is considered one of Florida’s best big Salsa bands. The band consists of 8 highly talented musicians performing Classic Salsa with a touch of Cuban Son, Latin jazz, cha-cha-cha, cumbia and merengue.
July 20: Crossfire Creek Band (New & Top 40 Country) | Visit Website
Crossfire Creek Band is a 5-pc new country/Top 40 country band based out of Tampa/Clearwater, FL, that is bursting onto the country music scene with its unique flare and one-of-a-kind performances. Their performance features true-to-the-original cover versions of today’s new country from Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, LOCASH, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Brothers Osborne and much more.
Tampa’s Damon Fowler is a masterful singer, guitar player and songwriter. A hard-driving troubadour, his music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. He has been featured in Butch Truck’s Freight Train band and his side gig as guitarist in the Dickey Betts Band. Critics have compared Fowler’s guitar work to Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck, while his slide guitar is reminiscent of the late Duane Allman. Fowler can play fiery guitar runs with the best of them, and his lyrical work on lap steel and dobro make him a standout performer among the legions of guitar heroes.
SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Second Friday of the month (July 14), 7 – 9 p.m.
Waterfront – The Great Lawn | 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Film Feature: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (PG) | Official Trailer
About Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank:
A hard-on-his-luck hound, Hank finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain’s evil plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant teacher to train him, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day. The only problem… cats hate dogs.
SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT
Third Sunday of the month (July 16), 4 – 7 p.m.
Meyer Amphitheatre | 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
The Southern Blood Band is a self-described “salute to American southern rock,” as the band covers a wide range of music from artists such as The Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet, The Marshall Tucker Band, Blackfoot, .38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more. With an unmistakable hard-driving groove, signature southern vocals, and dueling guitar force, their performance is a throwback to the ‘70s and early ‘80s.
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About the City of West Palm Beach: The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that offers the business advantages available in the region, combined with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Linked-in.
All events are subject to change. Attendees should check the City’s website, wpb.org/events, to confirm the most up-to-date information.
Delray Beach, Fla. – June 9, 2023 – Join us for a Juneteenth musical celebration!
Saturday, June 17, 2023; 6-8 p.m.; 7 p.m. concert begins A Juneteeth Celebration: An Evening with Donna Singer and the Diamond Jazz Orchestra Paying Tribute to Count Basie
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum170 NW Fifth Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444
In recognition of Juneteenth, Donna Singer and the 18-piece Diamond Jazz Orchestra will pay tribute to Count Basie, Duke Ellington and other big band greats. The museum will open beforehand for exhibit viewing. Guests will be encouraged to dance during the concert. All proceeds from this benefit concert, in honor of the Juneteenth holiday, will go toward underwriting programming and events of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum. Tickets are $50 per person; $80 per couple. Rain or Shine.
Performer Donna Singer has wowed jazz lovers around the world through her recordings and live performances at festivals, concert halls and jazz clubs. Her European concerts include dates in Paris, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy and Wales. She has performed at the Metropolitan Opera Guild Recital Hall in Lincoln Center, Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell and The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Learn more about Singer here: http://donna-singer.com/bio
For “An Evening with Donna Singer and the Diamond Jazz Orchestra Paying Tribute to Count Basie,” Singer said the audience should anticipate a night filled with inspiration, rhythm and above all else, dancing.
Q: What should the audience expect from the evening?
Singer: The music will be songs that Count Basie is well known for. He was a band leader, who inspired so many others, including Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra, as well as a musician, so we will be focusing on his charts. We are paying tribute to the greatness of Count Basie.
Q: Where else have you performed this tribute?
Singer: I’ve been performing for more than 30 years, which includes formal training at The Julliard School. And I’ve been singing with Big Band orchestras since the 1990s in Fort Lauderdale. I decided to form the Diamond Orchestra, hand-picked by me, because I love singing with an orchestra and the ‘surroundness’ of that music. Since we came into being, this will be our sixth or seventh concert.
Q: Will there be anything different about this particular concert?
Singer: We plan to incorporate some instrumentals, arranged by Count Basie. For the first time, we are really going to feature the orchestra. Some songs Basie that arranged, I will be singing.
Q: Why the Spady Museum partnership?
A: We collaborated together at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, then in partnership with Arts Garage, then again via Joan Cartwright, a mutual friend of mine and Museum Director Charlene Farrington. I wanted to do a fundraiser, so we designed this evening. Charlene was right there, loving the idea. We met each other’s energy.
ABOUT THE SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM:
Opened in 2001, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is the only cultural center of its kind in Palm Beach County. Located at 170 NW Fifth Avenue in Delray Beach, it is dedicated to showcasing the contributions of African-, Caribbean- and Bahamian-Americans to Florida and the U.S. Programs include exhibitions, museum tours, and community events. Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; Mondays by appointment. Closed Sundays. Admission: $20; Members are free. For more information, call 561-279-8883 or visit www.spadymuseum.com
