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Coming Soon: DAWN DEROW SINGS EYDIE GORMÉ

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Coming Soon: DAWN DEROW SINGS EYDIE GORMÉ

Multiple Award-Winning Vocalist

DAWN DEROW

To Present Her Critically Acclaimed

DAWN DEROW SINGS EYDIE GORMÉ

At Café Centro

Tuesday, March 25 at 7 pm

(West Palm Beach, FL – March 10, 2025) A multiple award-winning vocalist is returning to Café Centro soon with an audience-wowing musical tribute:

DAWN DEROW SINGS EYDIE GORMÉ

“There is a pantheon of great American women vocalists of the 20th century that we know by simply saying their first name—Judy, Ella, Aretha, Barbra, Billie, Peggy, Patsy, Liza, Whitney, Celine,” says singer Dawn Derow. “Another name belongs on that list, but it is often forgotten: EYDIE . . . as in GORMÉ.”

In her loving tribute to one of America’s most admired yet underrated women singers from the 1950s-1970s, this highly acclaimed vocalist breathes new life into songs—“If He Walked Into My Life,” “Sabor a Mi,” ”Day By Day” and “This Could Be the Start of Something Big,” among others—that the legendary Eydie Gormé turned into standards. 

Now, after performing this show to packed houses at New York’s 54 Below and Birdland, the Cotuit Center for the Arts in Cape Cod, MA, and other venues, Dawn Derow Sings Eydie Gormé comes to Café Centro, West Palm Beach’s hottest dinner-theater and cabaret venue (2409 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33407) on Tuesday, March 25 at 7 pm (doors open at 6 pm).

Featuring Derow’s Music Director Ian Herman on piano, Brad Miller on bass, and Howie Gordon on drums, the concert’s director and Special Guest is multi-award-winning performer and recording artist Jeff Harnar, who will add a bit of “Steve Lawrence” to this show that was launched in 2021.

“Eydie Gormé is clearly one of the best vocalists of all time,” says Derow. “She displayed an ability to effortlessly cross multiple genres, including pop, jazz, and traditional Latin music. This versatility broadened her appeal but also allowed the singer to reach diverse audiences.”

“In this tribute show, I’m not trying to impersonate Eydie or sound like her. My goal is to shine my light on her story and career so that today’s audiences will embrace Eydie and love her as much as I do,” she adds.

Tickets for the one-night show are $150 each and include a three-course meal (alcohol not included). Bar seats are $100. For reservations, please call 561.514.4070 or visit www.cafecentrowpb.com.

What the Critics Say About

Dawn Derow Sings Eydie Gormé

“Derow has put together a wonderful, enjoyable show . . . Working carefully to choose just the right songs to reflect Gorme’s hits and Derow’s preferences, the setlist offers a solid balance of styles, genres, tempos, and moods . . .”

BroadwayWorld.com

“I can’t think of a more ideal vocalist to express the songbook of the legendary Eydie Gormé than this dynamic cabaret and concert performer.”

Stephen Hanks, Award-Winning Reviewer and Cabaret Producer

“[In this Eydie Gormé tribute show] Dawn Derow sizzles and she certainly knows how. She’s having a great time and it’s infectious.”

WomanAroundTown.com


About Dawn Derow:

Dawn Derow has earned great praise throughout the cabaret and performance community as being a versatile singer who can move effortlessly among a variety of vocal genres, from pop to opera to the Great American Songbook. A New Yorker by way of Cape Cod, Derow grew up in Eastham, MA and graduated from the Boston Conservatory with a bachelor’s degree in music: Vocal Performance & Opera Emphasis. She has performed around the world, and in prestigious New York venues such as Rose Hall at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Her notable shows include “Music 4 Two” (2012), which garnered a MAC nomination for Best CD (available on all platforms); “Revolution” (2015), co-starring Kathleen France, which won a MAC Award for Best Revue; and “LEGIT: A Classical Cabaret” (2016), earning her a Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocalist.

During the pandemic in 2020, Derow performed “A Troubadour Tribute,” collaborating with guitarist Peter Calo, a show which delighted audiences in NY, MA, and FL. In 2023, she captured her second MAC Award as Best Female Vocalist for “My Ship: Songs From 1941.” That show became her second album, released by Zoho Music in 2021, which also won her the Best Recording Friedman/LaMott MAC award in 2022. After a sold-out run of “My Ship” at the Pheasantry in London in 2023, she was invited back to that venue for a new show, “Women’s Work,” debuting in London in 2024 and then in NYC at the Cutting Room this past October.

Dawn Derow has also taken on the role of co-producer for “Dorothy Dandridge: The Musical” and originated the role of “Hedda Hopper” in a recent workshop production. Outside of cabaret, she teaches mobility classes, provides Thai massages, and works with the elderly on health and wellness. She divides her time between New York and Florida. Additional information and performance dates for Dawn Derow can be found on her website at www.DawnDerow.com.

Mounts Botanical Garden To Host 25th Annual Spring Benefit in the Garden

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Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County

To Host 25th Annual Spring Benefit in the Garden

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Chaired by Mish Tworkowski and Joseph Singer, ‘The Florida Garden’ will benefit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden

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(West Palm Beach, FL – March 10, 2025) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting their biggest annual fundraising event – the Mounts 25th Annual Spring Benefit – under the tropical skies of the Garden on Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The event will raise important funds to support the Garden in deepening its roots in nature’s beauty, growing its 20-acre tropical oasis and community outreach, and thriving as a premier destination of the Palm Beaches for nature enthusiasts and cultural tourism.

Mounts is delighted to announce this year’s Benefit will once again be co-chaired by the renowned fine jewelry designer, Mish Tworkowski, who has garnered a discerning international following for his statement-making designs, and his partner in business and life, Joseph Singer, who serves as Vice President of the Board of Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden.

“It is an honor to co-chair this year’s Annual Spring Benefit for Mounts Botanical Garden as I am often inspired by the natural and horticultural world in my jewelry designs,” says Mish. “Joseph and I are passionate about the important role botanical gardens and horticulture play in our personal lives, the life of our communities, as well as the overall well-being of the planet. Gardens delight, educate, inspire, and shelter us both emotionally and physically. As we move further into the 21st Century, their importance will continue to grow both as a sanctuary and a classroom.”

Added Joseph: “We love visiting Mounts and working with the entire staff that supports this incredible institution. We cannot say enough about how lucky we are to have such an outstanding and beautiful horticultural gem so close to home.”

“As the non-profit who manages the Garden’s operations, beautification, programming, and strategic development, we are thrilled to be kicking off a ground-breaking journey,” says Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden James E. May. “By sponsoring and attending this year’s Spring Benefit, your contribution will strengthen Mounts Botanical Garden’s roots as we embark on a transformative 10-year Master Plan that will guide our expansion, amplify our mission, broaden our reach, and further elevate the visitor experience, to ensure that Mounts is an indispensable force for education, conservation, and cultural vitality.”

This year’s enchanting Spring Benefit—themed The Florida Garden—will feature an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and wonderful silent auction that will delight both the inveterate gardener as well as the non-green thumb lovers of beauty, as well as entertainment by Bamboo, two enigmatic entities who dwell harmoniously within the bamboo growing around them moving seamlessly on stilts camouflaging with the Garden’s environment.

VIP Tickets to attend the Mounts Spring Benefit 2025 are $500 each, and Supporter Tickets are $300. For ticket and sponsorship details, please visit https://SPRINGBENEFIT25.givesmart.com.

Spring Benefit sponsors so far include:

  • Heliconia: Randy & Rebeca Doane
  • Plumeria: Christina Kramer
  • Jasmine: Christine Aylward, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barish, Susan Burke, Gay Cinque, Jane Dommerich, Heather & Patrick Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirchhoff, Melanie & Robert Lawson, Lorraine Odasso, Sandy Smith and Raymond Tellman, Sarah Ross Soter, Sunny Thayer, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zimmerman
  • Media Sponsor: Legends Radio 100.3

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 is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.

Garden Club Meeting to Feature Talk on Safe Solutions for Plant Diseases

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Garden Club Meeting to Feature Talk on Safe Solutions for Plant Diseases
Charmaine Peters

Wellington Garden Club (WGC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Wellington Community Center, at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The meeting will feature a presentation at 10:00 AM by Charmaine Peters, Farm Director at Arden Farm.

Charmaine Peters is currently the Farm Director at Arden, an award-winning Agrihood in Loxahatchee, Florida.  Arden Farm serves as a community resource for food education and home-grown fruits and vegetables.  Her talk will focus on plant diseases in the garden and how to safely control or eliminate them.

Previously, Peters spent 16 years managing a 60-acre family farm in Pennsylvania. She has been quoted as a farm and garden expert in several national publications, including US News and World Report and Martha Stewart Living. Charmaine also writes monthly articles for AroundWellington.com, an online publication serving Wellington and surrounding areas.

The community is invited to join club members for coffee and a plant raffle beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Visitors are asked to check in at the guest table. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot, contact Carol Ralph at: [email protected].

Wellington Garden Club, founded in 1981, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, and landscape design; and to promoting conservation of natural resources, civic beautification and youth education. For more information: www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

Boca Teen Twins to Collect Thousands of Pounds of Cereal for Boca Helping Hands During Annual Cereal Drive

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Boca Teen Twins to Collect Thousands of Pounds of Cereal for Boca Helping Hands During Annual Cereal Drive

Boca Raton, FL (March 17, 2025) —Cereal4All, which runs an annual cereal drive organized by twin brothers Jett and Luke Justin, hopes to collect more than 4,000 pounds during its annual cereal drive this Spring and donate it to Boca Helping Hands (BHH).

This donation means that Boca Helping Hands will be able to provide clients with approximately 40,000 bowls of cereal. The Justins, 17-year-old twin brothers and Boca Raton residents, are 11th graders at American Heritage School in Delray Beach. 

Cereal4All teams up with students, schools, and businesses across the country to provide breakfast food to families in need and to get more young people actively engaged in the fight against hunger. The organization focuses on the special connection young people have with cereal to help them think about the hunger struggles of others in a more relatable, personal way.

Cereal4All has expanded nationally, partnering with over 80 schools, 70 food banks, and students in 16 states—plus Toronto and the Bahamas with their Oatmeal Airlift flights (personally flown by Jett and Luke). Their efforts have provided the equivalent of over 500,000 bowls of cereal to people in need—more than $200,000 worth of breakfast food, or 50,000 boxes—and have guided students across the country to their first volunteer experiences at food banks.

As of now, 20 Palm Beach County schools will be participating in this year’s Spring Cereal4All Drive. To further incentivize participation, there will be a drawing for participating schools, featuring prizes such as gift cards and tickets to local attractions, including Top Golf, Xtreme Action Park, Palm Beach Zoo, Lion Country Safari, Rapids Water Park, First Watch, and Yard House.

Besides their successful partnerships with schools and food banks, Cereal4All has also partnered with Whole Foods, Wawa, Target, and First Watch Restaurants. Target donated gift cards for participating schools to buy school supplies, and Publix will provide cereal parties for K-5 schools’ top-donating classrooms. In addition, First Watch has partnered with Cereal4All by donating breakfast food for a recent “Oatmeal Airlift” that Jett and Luke piloted to different islands in the Bahamas.

“We created Cereal4All to fight hunger around America’s breakfast tables because millions of American families suffer from food insecurity, which means they can’t always afford enough meals for everyone in their homes,” Luke Justin said. “Those families depend on food banks to help ease their hunger issues. Since breakfast food is one of the least donated items to food banks, pantry bags of meals distributed to families in need are often missing breakfast food.”

“My brother and I learned about the breakfast food shortage in 2016 while volunteering in the warehouse at Boca Helping Hands, and it had a big effect on us because, like most young people, we love cereal,” Jett Justin said. “Cereal is about breakfast, but it’s also about happiness, so we were bothered by the reality that millions of families and kids might not have daily access to breakfast and that moment of happiness in their day.”

Jett and Luke were recently recognized for their nonprofit work by U.S. Congressman Jared Moskowitz in the House of Representatives. They also received a commendation from the Mayor of Boca Raton, Scott Singer, for their work on Cereal4All.

To donate to the cereal drive, contact Suzan Javizian at [email protected] or call 561-417-0913.

About Boca Helping Hands


Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is a community-based nonprofit that provides food, medical, and financial assistance to help individuals and families improve their quality of life and build financial stability. Through its various programs, BHH assists nearly 35,000 people annually.

Boca Helping Hands is a partner agency of The Town of Palm Beach United Way. Since 1945, the Town of Palm Beach United Way has been committed to improving lives and building strong communities throughout Palm Beach County by focusing on programs and priorities that promote education, health, and financial stability.

Boca Helping Hands holds accreditation for Sound Nonprofit Management from Nonprofits First, has a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid/GuideStar, and has been a Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity for 17 consecutive years. Boca Helping Hands is located at 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432. For more information, please visit BocaHelpingHands.org.

About Cereal4All

Cereal4all is a youth-run 501(c)3 nonprofit fighting hunger around America’s breakfast tables that works with schools and businesses to organize cereal drives to ensure food banks can offer breakfast to disadvantaged children and families. Through the organization’s cereal drives and other community projects, they raise awareness about hunger issues, promote volunteerism at an early age, and help feed households struggling to secure a meal in the morning.

APRIL IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS at the Hilton WPB

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APRIL IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS at the Hilton WPB

Bites & Beats,

A Classical Night of Strings & Rhythms,

Easter Bunny Brunch, and more at

Hilton West Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – This April, the iconic Hilton West Palm Beach’s lawn will turn into a verdant oasis showcasing a plethora of interactive programming. From group fitness classes to food trucks and intimate wine dinners, guests have a VIP pass to recharge and reconnect in the great outdoors.

Food and Wine

DAOU Vineyards Pairing Dinner

Thursday, April 10

7-10pm

$199 per person

Savor a five-course feast under the stars complemented by violin entertainment and fine wine from DAOU Vineyards. Wine consultant Parker Jacobs will present wine tasting notes. To purchase tickets, click here.

Bites & Beats

Friday, April 11

5-9pm

Free admission

Enjoy food truck gastronomy, craft cocktails, live DJ, and family-friendly lawn games and a movie under the stars. Vendors include Galley, Mr. Lobster, and Tacos Wey 561.

To learn more, click here.

Easter Bunny Brunch at Galley

Sunday, April 20

10am-2pm

$115 per adult

Bottomless Add-Ons:

  • Endless Prosecco or Spritz Cocktails – $30 per person
  • Endless Champagne & Rotating Wine Selection – $49 per person

$45 per child (ages 5-12) | Children 4 and under: complimentary

Join us for an elevated Easter celebration at Galley, featuring a decadent brunch buffet with chef-curated selections and raw bar, a welcome glass of champagne, and Easter Bunny photo ops & scavenger hunt for the kids.

To make a reservation, click here.

Health and Wellness

Changing Frequencies: A Sound Healing Class

Tuesday, April 22

8-9pm

$10 suggested donation

Free for hotel guests 

Local guru Martha Popova will guide participants through the ancient art of sound healing which helps with relaxation and mindfulness. The 60-minute class also includes meditation and reiki techniques to attain a higher state of well-being.  You may bring your own mat or front desk can provide one.

To register, click here.

Sculpt & Sweat with Cloe Mimun

Saturdays

9-9:45am

$10 per person

Free for hotel guests 

Join personal trainer Cloe Mimun for a low-impact HIIT style class which incorporates barre and Pilates style movements while using bodyweight, lightweight and bands to increase the intensity. All levels are welcome. You may bring your own mat or front desk can provide one.

To register, click here.

Yoga with 1 Fitness 

Sundays

9-10am 

$10 per person

Free for hotel guests

Start your Sunday outdoors with breathwork, yoga, and a connection with nature. 1 Fitness will lead guests through flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as focus on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. All levels are welcome. You may bring your own mat or front desk can provide one.

To register, click here.

Pool Activations

Poolside Sessions

Saturdays

12-4pm

$25+

Hilton’s weekly pool party is the perfect pitstop for luxurious relaxation and a local DJ dropping vacation-mode beats. Food and drinks specials. Non-hotel guests may purchase a ResortPass for day access here.

Latin Lazy Sundays

1st and 3rd Sundays

1-5pm

$25+ per person

Free for hotel guests

Add some spice to the weekend with poolside Patron specials, complimentary salsa and bachata lessons, and Latin-inspired beats by DJ Jorge Charun. Non-hotel guests may purchase a ResortPass for day access here.

Lazy Sundays

2nd and 4th Sundays

1-5pm

$25+per person

Free for hotel guests

Bask in the sun, take a dip in the resort-style pool, and enjoy great music, dancing, poolside bites, and vacation-inspired sips. Non-hotel guests may purchase a ResortPass for day access here.

Live Music

Jazz Nights at Palma

Fridays and Saturdays

6-9pm

Sway to the smooth sounds of live jazz at Palma, a glamorous, golden sanctuary tucked in Hilton’s lobby. Sip signature cocktails from Palma Bar and let the music set the perfect weekend mood. Featured music by the Isaac Acosta Duo (Fridays) and Eddy Balzola Duo (Saturdays).

A Classical Night of Strings & Rhythms

Thursday, April 17

8-10:30pm

General Admission: $35 per person (welcome glass of Prosecco and one drink ticket included with admission)

VIP Dinner Experience: $110 per person (Three-course dinner at Galley at 6PM, premium VIP seating, and two drink tickets included with admission)

Experience an unforgettable evening of classical guitar as the Miami Guitar Duo takes center stage at Hilton West Palm Beach. Twin sisters Patty and Angie Hernandez bring their signature blend of Latin rhythms and timeless classical melodies to life, delivering a dynamic and vibrant performance.

To purchase tickets, click here.

Cinema

Moonlight Movies

Friday, April 11

8-10pm

Enjoy a movie screening of “Hop” and complimentary popcorn on Hilton’s back lawn. Grab a lounge chair or blanket and cuddle up under the stars with family favorites and cult classics.

To sign up, click here.

For a full list of hotel programming, visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com/hotel-activities.

Hilton West Palm Beach is located at 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 231-6000 or visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com.

APRIL 2025 PROGRAMMING AT THE MALL AT WELLINGTON GREEN

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APRIL 2025 PROGRAMMING AT THE MALL AT WELLINGTON GREEN

Wellington, FL (March 12, 2025)—The Mall at Wellington Green has an exciting April in store! In addition to the mall’s growing collection of unique retailers, visitors can enjoy several Easter-themed events, a wine tasting workshop, Zumba classes and more. 

Lifetime Kitchen Wine Tasting Experience

Friday, April 4

7-9pm

Lifetime Kitchen

$107 per person

Lifetime Kitchen at The Mall at Wellington Green invites wine lovers to an educational and interactive workshop, where a Riedel Crystal Brand ambassador will demonstrate the relationship between glass shape and wine taste. Guests will try four wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Oaked Chardonnay and Unoaked Sauvignon Blanc. Plus, each attendee will take home a special set of 4 “Riedel Veloce” Glasses, one for each of the varieties (valued at $179.99). To register, visit lifetimekitchen.com.

Kids Club Garden Party

Saturday, April 5

11am-1pm

FREE

Grand Court

Join the mall for an exciting Garden Party with the bunny! Kids and parents are invited to enjoy an interactive gardening activity, face painters, balloon twisters, games, treats from Auntie Anne’s and much more. 

Sensory Bunny

Sunday, April 6

10- 11am

Bunnyville in the Grand Court

The Easter Bunny welcomes children of all abilities! The mall is thrilled to partner with New Mind Behavioral Therapy to provide sensory-friendly bunny experiences. All families with children with autism or other special needs are invited to enjoy the tradition of a visit with the bunny in a subdued, calmer environment. For reservations, visit whereisbunny.com.

Easter Bunny Pet Photos 

Monday, April 7

4-7pm

Bunnyville in the Grand Court

Calling all furry friends! Make sure to bring beloved pets to meet the Easter Bunny and capture the purr-fect festive picture, plus, make a holiday memory to last a lifetime. For reservations, visit whereisbunny.com.

Mommy & Me Egg Decorating 

Wednesday, April 16

10:30-11:30am 

FREE

District Court

Children under five and their parents are invited to channel their creativity with an egg decorating activity at this Mommy & Me party! Attendees will also enjoy a musical performance presented by Chloe’s Kids. 

Zumba Dance Party with Jaime

Every Saturday

10:30-11:30am 

FREE

The District at Wellington Green

Livin’ La Vida Zumba! Enjoy The Mall at Wellington Green’s fun, dance fitness party program that combines high- and low-intensity Latin dance moves designed to burn calories and boost cardio endurance. All ages and levels are welcome. 

Photos with the Easter Bunny

Through April 19

Bunnyville in the Grand Court

With Easter around the corner, everyone’s favorite Bunny is officially in town! Hop over to Bunnyville at The Mall at Wellington Green, where kids and families will pose for pictures with the bunny. For reservations, visit whereisbunny.com.

The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. For more information, call (561) 227-6900 or visit shopwellingtongreen.com. 

About The Mall at Wellington Green  

The Mall at Wellington Green in Wellington, FL is a 1.2 million square foot, two-level regional shopping destination, and it features over 160 stores. Retailers include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Apple, Brighton, Chico’s, Forever 21, H&M, Tommy Bahama, City Furniture, The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History, CMX Wellington, and more. For more information, visit shopwellingtongreen.com. 

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County to Conclude CULTURE & COCKTAILS

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Cultural Council for Palm Beach County to Conclude CULTURE & COCKTAILS

After 20 Fun & Informative Chat-Packed Seasons with

THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL FINALE

With Rob Russell, Avery Sommers & Special Guests

At The Ben Hotel on Monday, April 14

Avery Sommers, Rob Russell. by Clare Coco

(Lake Worth Beach, FL – March 12, 2025) After 20 fabulous seasons, Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, today invited friends and supporters to the final “conversation” of the popular series:

CULTURE & COCKTAILS

At The Ben

“Cheers to 20 Years! The Cultural Council is proud to have presented 96 amazing CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations featuring over 300 memorable personalities from Tony Award-winning stars (Gary Beach, Faith Prince, Tommy Tune) to best-selling authors (Scott Eyman, Laurence Leamer, Scott Meltzer, James Patterson), from trendsetting designers (Iris Apfel, Badgley Mischka, Arnold Scaasi, Steven Stolman) to wow-worthy artists and performers (Harry Benson, Bruce Helander, Jason Newsted, Edward Villella); plus, so many much-loved and multi-talented neighbors who left us far too soon, such as Lucien Capehart, Alex Dreyfoos, Bob Lappin, John Marshall, Jan McArt, Sharon McDaniel, Jim Ponce, Burt Reynolds, James Sheeran, Muriel Siebert, Butch Trucks, and Jack Zink,” says Lawrence.

“CULTURE & COCKTAILS has had an extraordinary run, and we are determined to send it off with a musical flourish at our beautiful venue, the rooftop ballroom of The Ben in downtown West Palm Beach,” he adds. “The Ben is located at 251 N. Narcissus Avenue and free valet parking will be provided.”

April 14 / 5 to 7 pm

THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL FINALE

With Rob Russell, Avery Sommers & Special Guests

The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS brings back two longtime favorites and frequent musical performers along with several surprise guests:

+ Rob Russell is a Master Showman widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach.” His popular monthly musical series Rob Russell’s Open Micruns twice monthly at Café Centro.  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 at The Colony Hotel, to his recent years as a singer, recording artist (his popular CD Hello Again), and—after graduating top in his class at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting —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. The ever dapper, occasional tapper Russell has even been known to get music lovers and fans to jump up, dance between tables, and join in the revelry.

+ Avery Sommers is a South Florida treasure with a “powerhouse” voice (The New York Times) and a charismatic stage presence. She appeared on Broadway in Ain’t Misbehavin’ replacing Nell Carter, Chicago, Showboat, and Broadway, and was in the first national tours of both The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (starring Ann-Margret) and Chicago (with Chita Rivera and Joel Grey), for which she won a Los Angles Ovation Award for Best Supporting Actress. On TV, she appeared on Miami Vice, many episodes of B.L. Stryker starring Burt Reynolds, and the CBS soap As The World Turns. Film credits include Lost Everything, Mysterious, Letters to God, and Hiding Victoria. A frequent headliner at The Colony Hotel’s Royal Room, Kravis Center, Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts, Café Centro, Arts Garage, and more, Sommers is both a Carbonell Award winner and a seven-time nominee and recently received the prestigious Randolph A. Frank Prize for the Performing Arts.

The 2025 season of CULTURE & COCKTAILS is generously sponsored by The Roe Green Foundation, Roe Green, Founder; Donald M. Ephraim Family Foundation; Scott Teich, Senior Vice President, Teich Wealth Management of Raymond James; The Gardens Mall; Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC; Seacoast Bank; Palm Beach Media Group; Palm Beach Daily News; Legends Radio; and PR-BS, a Boca-based public relations firm.

Please Note:

Admission to the final CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben is $125 per person, and $165 for VIP Seating.

All proceeds from CULTURE & COCKTAILS go to support the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s mission to nurture, promote and support a healthy, diverse and inclusive cultural sector in Palm Beach County.

About the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the official support agency for arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, Florida’s Cultural Capital®. Headquartered in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in Downtown Lake Worth Beach, the Council presents exciting year-round exhibitions and performances featuring artists who live or work in Palm Beach County. The Council features spectacular work by Palm Beach County-based professional artists in its Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store and offers complimentary resources for visitors in its Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Visitor Information Center. The Council is currently open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from Noon to 5 pm. For more information and a comprehensive calendar of cultural events in The Palm Beaches, visit palmbeachculture.com.

KRAVIS CENTER CELEBRATES SHAKESPEARE SUMMER INTENSIVE IN MEMORY OF ALAN LEBOW

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KRAVIS CENTER CELEBRATES SHAKESPEARE SUMMER INTENSIVE IN MEMORY OF ALAN LEBOW

High School and College Students Invited to a Fully Funded Theatrical Experience Starting June 30

Image courtesy of Mary Stucchi 

(West Palm Beach, FL) – All the world’s a stage—and this summer, students take the spotlight! The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is launching another season of immersive theatrical training with the return of the Shakespeare Summer Intensive. This transformative five-day program, beginning June 30, offers high school and college students a unique opportunity to explore the works of Shakespeare while honoring the legacy of Alan Lebow, co-founder of the program’s sponsor, Kids’ Dreams, Inc.

As a significant enhancement, all participating students will receive full scholarships and lunch, ensuring that financial barriers do not limit access to this prestigious opportunity. Also new this year, the intensive is introducing exciting new elements, including the appointment of Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival’s Artistic Director Trent Stephens as Artistic Coordinator and the addition of an Elizabethan Dance and Movement class led by Shakespeare & Company’s Director of Training Sheila Bandyopadhyay.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with Kids’ Dreams, Inc. to bring this remarkable program to students,” said Tracy C. Butler, Senior Director of Education at the Kravis Center. “With new leadership, expanded curriculum and full scholarships for all participants, we are deepening our commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience.”

Students will select one of two tracks: acting or design. Those in the acting track will receive personalized instruction in acting, dance, voice and speech, stage movement and stage combat and verse and text analysis. The design track will offer students hands-on experience in costume and scenic design under the guidance of seasoned professionals. A catered lunch will also be provided throughout the week.

The program will culminate with a presentation and an exhibition on Friday, July 5, where participants will showcase their progress to friends and family. Additionally, students will have the exclusive opportunity to attend a live performance of Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival’s production of “A Winter’s Tale” on Thursday, July 10.

Enrollment in the Shakespeare Summer Intensive is fully funded for all students thanks to the generous support of Kids’ Dreams, Inc. and the Kravis Center. Attendance is limited. The deadline to register is June 13, 2025. For more information, please contact Miranda Hawkins at [email protected].

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts provides exceptional cultural experiences that entertain, inspire, and educate audiences across the entire community. For more information, please visit kravis.org. To learn more about the Kravis Center’s other education programs, visit kravis.org/education-community. To help support the Kravis Center’s education mission, please call the Development Department at 561-651-4320 or visit kravis.org and click on Giving and Support.

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Pike Electric’s Iliana Rentz leads movement to improve women’s heart health in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast

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Pike Electric’s Iliana Rentz leads movement to improve women’s heart health in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast

Rentz to chair the local Go Red for Women® initiative

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. March 4, 2025– Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the No. 1 killer of women.[1] Because of her passion for improving women’s heart health, Iliana Rentz of Pike Electricis serving as the 2025 Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Chairperson.

Launched more than two decades ago to increase women’s heart health awareness, Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s global movement designed to serve as a catalyst to improve the health of women.

“Heart disease has had a very personal impact on my life,” Rentz says. “My first daughter, Victoria, was born with a heart defect and passed away shortly after birth. Heart disease impacts so many of us, in ways we often don’t talk about. I’m honored to lead this effort to raise awareness, help other moms talk about their own connections to heart disease, and inspire action so women of all ages take control of their heart health.”

CVD is the leading cause of death in women, claiming more lives than all cancers combined.[2] According to the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as women grow and change so does their risk for CVD. Unique life stages like pregnancy and menopause can affect that risk. The good news is that many cardiovascular disease incidents can be prevented through lifestyle changes and education.

“We are incredibly grateful for Iliana and her unwavering passion and dedication to the Go Red for Women movement,” says John Domenico, board chair of the American Heart Association Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast. “She has such a powerful story that I know will strike a chord with many residents and motivate them to think about their own heart health, maybe for the first time.”

Go Red for Women is a global movement with impact across the United States and in more than 50 countries around the world. This year’s Go Red for Women movement and its local achievements will be celebrated on Thursday, April 10 at the Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Luncheon at PGA National Resort. Learn more and purchase tickets at Heart.org/PalmBeachGoRed.

Family-Friendly Spring Break Getaways

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Family-Friendly Spring Break Getaways

Spring break is just weeks away, and the kids are over-the-top excited. Parents and grandparents want to seize every opportunity to make special memories with the kids or grandkids before they grow up. It’s best, though, that those spring break memories don’t include drunken college students participating in wet t-shirt contests. Choosing the right destination is key to a successful spring break experience. From beaches near and far to natural wonders, consider these spring break options.

Beaches Close to Home

Don’t want to go far from home? Spending spring break on a Florida beach is always a popular choice. Sanibel Island on Florida’s Southwest coast is arguably one of the state’s prettiest beaches and you certainly won’t find the party crowd here. You also won’t find the mega-crowds that invade the Orlando theme parks. Instead you’ll find soft white sandy beaches, an abundance of seashells, chic shops, great restaurants, and a laid-back vibe. There’s also an astounding variety of wildlife. Check out the N. Darling “Ding” Wildlife Preserve. This 6,400-acre pristine mangrove estuary provides sanctuary to dolphins, manatees, countless reptiles, and more than 252 species of birds. As the sun slips below the horizon, the sky puts on a dramatic show with the pink, purple and golden hues of the sunset.

Culture, Fun and Sunshine in Mexico

Mexico has long been a favorite spring break destination for Americans. Typically, that means heading to the resorts in Cancun or the Riviera Maya. If you’re a college student, go for it. For parents or grandparents with kids in tow, Puerto Vallarta is a better option.

If all-inclusive beachfront resorts with spacious rooms, large pools, swim-up bars and lazy rivers beckon you, Puerto Vallarta has you covered. Add to that turquoise waters and views of the Sierra Madre mountains and you may never leave the resort. At Velas Vallarta, there’s even a pair of resident iguanas and a peacock with a penchant for strutting his stuff to impress the ladies.

Assuming you can pull yourself away from the pool, iguanas and peacocks, there are plenty of active adventures to enhance the spring break experience. Check out one of the many canopy tour companies offering zip-lining in the tree tops over the jungle and the Los Horcones River.

Just for fun, embrace your inner Jack Sparrow and join the pirates on a high-seas adventure aboard a Spanish galleon. There’s plenty of sword flighting, pirate songs, and acrobatics. There’s also a stop on Majahuites Beach for sunning, snorkeling and banana boat rides.

To introduce a bit of culture into the spring break mix, head to the heart of Puerto Vallarta where a stroll by the Bay of Banderas along the Malecon where art is everywhere and includes the iconic Dancing Dolphins and The Boy on a Seahorse. Or join one a food tour to experience the authentic cuisine that makes Puerto Vallarta such a delicious destination.

Embrace the Wonders of Nature

The benefits of spending time in nature are numerous. Consider visiting one of the country’s spectacular national parks to reap some of those benefits. There are plenty to choose from, but if you prefer a lesser known destination, consider the Chiricahua National Monument located approximately 30 miles outside of Willcox, Arizona.

Chiricahua National Monument is a true “Wonderland of Rocks.” Millions of years ago a volcano erupted spewing nearly 2,000 feet of volcanic ash. As it cooled and hardened, the ash welded together and formed unfathomable pinnacles of balancing rocks. Unlike the Grand Canyon which receives more than 5 million visitors a year, Chiricahua receives roughly 50,000 making it a virtually undiscovered treasure.

Hike amongst the spectacular pinnacles along 17 miles of hiking trails. Embrace the wild west with a horseback ride through the monument. Extend your visit by reserving one of the 25 RV campsites and spend your evenings watching the celestial party in the night sky.

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