West Palm Beach, Fla. (October 31, 2022): YMCA of the Palm Beaches has announced a donation of $27,000 from The Palm Beach Chapter of Credit Unions (LSCU), in support of the Y’s mission of providing essential programs for the Palm Beach County community. The funds were raised from the Chapter’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament, held at Madison Green Country Club in Royal Palm Beach.
‘The YMCA fully embodies our Chapter’s philosophy of ‘People helping people,’” said Patrick Shandorf, Business Development Manager for Guardians Credit Union, on behalf of the Chapter. “We’re honored to support such a meaningful organization that truly elevates the lives of our fellow citizens.”
The Palm Beach Chapter of LSCU was founded to help credit union professionals expand members’ industry-related educational and social opportunities and is committed to strengthening the Palm Beach County community through philanthropic and volunteer initiatives.
“YMCA of the Palm Beaches serves thousands of children, seniors and families annually, with a goal of never turning anyone away due to the inability to pay,” said Tim Coffield, President & CEO. “This contribution will help so many within our Y family, and we are incredibly grateful to be the beneficiary of their generosity.”
For more information, visit ymcapalmbeaches.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram @ymcapalmbeaches.
Photo (L-R): Patrick Shandorf, Brad Jeters, Heather Landstrom, Eddie Evans, Sheri Harris, McKenzie Marsch, Brad Kindsfather, Carter Maysilles, ShellyAnn Terrell.
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. This special holiday usually means quality time with family and friends and overindulging in a bountiful meal. While that can leave us uncomfortable and possibly wishing for an elastic waistband, partaking in the family feast can be even worse for our pets. Here is a list of foods usually served at Thanksgiving and advice on whether or not you should share them with your furry family member.
Turkey
In general, white turkey meat is safe for your dog or cat. Once it’s seasoned, though, it becomes unsafe as it is usually too rich for pets. Avoid feeding your pet turkey skin or dark meat as the higher fat content can cause an upset stomach or even pancreatitis. Never give your pet a turkey bone as it can shatter or splinter which can cause stomach or esophagus damage.
Ham
Avoid giving your fur baby ham altogether as it contains high levels of sodium and fat. As with turkey bones, keep ham bones away from your pets as well.
Stuffing
Since Thanksgiving dressing is often made with onions, scallions or garlic, avoid giving this filling side dish to your pet as those ingredients are extremely toxic to dogs and cats.
Mashed Potatoes
Although potatoes are safe for pets to eat, mashed potatoes are usually made with butter and milk which can cause an upset tummy and diarrhea. Additionally, some recipes include garlic and onion powder which, as mentioned above, are both toxic to pets. So no mashed potatoes for the pets.
Cranberries
Cranberries on their own are non-toxic and high in antioxidants. While your pet might not crave this type of treat, if their tastebuds approve, feel free to feed them a few, but in moderation. Anytime a pet gets a treat he or she doesn’t usually get, too much of that treat can end up causing a belly ache.
Sweet Potatoes
As long as you steer clear of sweet potato casserole and serve your pet plain, cooked sweet potato, you could actually be doing them good. Again, moderation is key, but small amounts of this sweet snack option are full of nutrients and vitamins. Once anything like butter, cream, sugar or seasonings are added, though, keep this food to yourself.
Green Beans
Green beans are a great, safe option for both cats and dogs. Cats may not beg for the, but dogs usually love them. A great source of nutrition and rich in fiber and lots of vitamins, they can be fed to your pet either raw or cooked. As with all other pet-safe foods, avoid any extra ingredients like butter or oil.
Dessert
For so many reasons, this is a big no. Sugar can hinder the digestive process and artificial sweeteners such as xylitol are toxic to animals. If you’d like to give your furry family member a Thanksgiving “dessert,” you could offer them some plain pumpkin (not the pie filling), carrots, or washed and toasted pumpkin seeds. Honestly, though, they’ll probably be just as happy with one last bite of plain white turkey meat.
Routine skin checkups and early detection positively impact the outcomes of serious skin cancers like melanoma. Many people think sun exposure is the only prerequisite for skin cancer, yet melanoma can develop even if you’ve never had sun damage. Most melanoma doesn’t even start in a pre-existing mole, another common misconception; in fact, melanoma can be colorless. With the skin being the largest and most vast organ of the human body, there is so much more than meets the eye when it comes to one of the deadliest types of cancer.
According to Aim at Florida, Florida ranks second in the nation for the highest rate of new melanoma cases. But, beyond your geographical area, Dr. Katherine Chiang, a dermatologist in Wellington, Florida, warns not knowing the lesser-known truths surrounding melanoma or not properly preparing for your skin checkup could put you at even higher risk.
Lesser-known risks
You may think that if you stay out of the sun or wear sun protection, you are safe from melanoma or other types of skin cancer. Many people may not realize that it is not just the sun that can cause skin cancer. The sun causes spots on our skin which in turn may lead us to use makeup, lotions, or sprays to improve our imperfections; however, it could be those same things that are adding to our risk of skin cancer. The very remedies we are doing to improve the appearance of our skin, nails, and hair could harm us. Some of the products we use could carry toxic chemicals and increase your skin cancer risk.
Another common misconception about melanoma and other skin cancers is that people of color are not affected or are at a lesser risk. The truth is Black, Indigenous, and people of color are also at risk and can be affected the same way as people with lighter skin. “Melanoma is very sneaky and can affect anybody regardless of skin color. Like with most diseases, there is an element of genetics as well as environmental exposure. Patients of color are approximately five times less likely to get melanoma. Still, oftentimes the types of melanoma we see in patients of color are more advanced with worse prognosis,” explains Dr. Chiang.
Melanoma isn’t just cancer on your skin. Because melanoma is cancer that begins with the cells that give the skin its color, called melanocytes, melanomas can actually develop anywhere on the skin. “Melanoma can affect cutaneous skin, known as the skin on the outside of our body, and even non-cutaneous skin, which includes areas like the eyes, mouth, and stomach lining,” adds Dr. Chiang.
How can you prepare for your derm appointment?
Going to the dermatologist to have your body examined can feel very vulnerable, but your practitioner must have visual access to all areas of your body. “I love it when my patients come ready for a full body skin check! It helps me deliver the most comprehensive and most accurate skin check experience,” reminds Dr. Chiang. Arriving for your appointment with these tips in mind will help you get the most thorough examination.
Your hair should be easy to comb through, and the scalp should be visible- no hair spray, no updo, no recent hair dye (this often tints the scalp, too), no glue-on hair accessories, and no extensions.
Face and body should have no makeup or tanning products.
Remove nail polish, gel, or acrylics ahead of time. The nail bed should be visible.
Jewelry and watches should be left at home or removed in the exam room.
Shoes should be easy to slip on and off.
Lastly, leave the embarrassment at the door and reaffirm that your provider is a highly trained practitioner solely purposed with examining you for your best health and not here to judge you. “One thing that patients always feel embarrassed about is their body hair. Don’t be! It’s not gross. It’s normal,” shares Dr. Chiang. These few extra steps in preparing for your next checkup, and knowing these lesser-known facts, might lead to the prevention or early detection of a very serious cancer.
More about Dr. Katherine Chiang
After graduating from Princeton University, Dr. Chiang moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to pursue her medical degree at one of the top medical schools in the country, Case Western University Medical School. There she discovered a passion for diseases of the hair, skin, and nails. Dr. Chiang went on to complete her dermatology medical training at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Her rigorous training included adult, pediatric, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and dermatopathology. She has presented at numerous national dermatology conferences and has been published in numerous leading peer-reviewed dermatology journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology. She loves practicing dermatology and looks forward to caring for you and your family! You can learn more about me on our practice website: precisionmds.comIn her free time, Dr. Katherine Chiang enjoys yoga, tennis, cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband and daughters.
The trick-or-treaters have gone home, and Halloween is officially over. You might be staring at your jack-o-lanterns and wondering what to do now that they’ve served their decorative purpose.
According to the United States Department of Energy, every year, more than one billion pounds of pumpkin get thrown away in the United States after Halloween, contributing to the 30.3 million tons of annual food waste. Not to mention that pumpkins in landfills release methane, a harmful greenhouse gas that contributes more than 20 times the warming effect of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. So, before you toss your pumpkins in the trash, here are some other ways to say goodbye to these festive gourds and keep up that post-Halloween pumpkin fever!
Start Composting
Instead of pitching your pumpkins in the trash, add your jack-o-lanterns to your compost pile. In just a few weeks, these gourds will break down and give your garden some much-needed nutrients, feeding the rest of your produce as the cool season settles in. It also helps that every single part of a pumpkin is compostable. I recommend removing the seeds unless you want to start the regrowing process early for next year. If you want to keep the seeds in your pile, just boil them for a few minutes so your garden gets all of the nutrients with none of the sprouting.
Because of their hearty exterior, pumpkins compost best when broken down. You can cut it down into chunks, or if you’re looking for a fun activity for your kids, put it in a bag and let them smash it! Once you break it down, add it to your compost bin or directly to your garden and cover with soil.
Start Cooking
There are endless possibilities for fresh pumpkins in your kitchen. Whether you want to pour your very own pumpkin spice latte, bake a warm pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, or blend the gourd into a velvety pumpkin soup, you’ll never run out of ideas to turn uncarved pumpkins that have been kept inside into delicious culinary masterpieces.
Pumpkin seeds are also an incredible vessel for flavor and make for a quick and healthy snack. Wash them to get rid of the pumpkin insides and dry them completely with a dish towel. In a bowl, toss the seeds in olive oil and the herbs or spices of your choosing. Spread them out on a lined baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, tossing every five minutes for even cooking.
Pumpkin goes well with a variety of seasonings like nutmeg, cinnamon, rosemary, thyme, and ginger, so make sure you have fresh herbs and hearty spices in your home before cooking.
Save the Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are incredibly versatile, and if you want experiment with your backyard pumpkin patch next fall, you can save your seeds to plant and enjoy growing your own pumpkins. After scooping out the seeds and rinsing the pulp, take the extra time to clean the seeds thoroughly using a colander. Obviously, pumpkins have more seeds than you’d want in your garden, so sift through them and pick out the largest seeds. Plan on saving about three times more seeds than the number of fruit (yes, pumpkin is technically a fruit!) you’re planning on growing. You may end up with a new variety of pumpkin to showcase next year!
Lay the seeds out onto a dry paper towel in an even layer and place them in a cool, dry spot for one week. Once the seeds are dry, you can place them in a bag or envelope and save them in a cold and dry area of your home, or your refrigerator.
Freeze Your Leftovers
Pumpkin is a great ingredient year-round if you know how to preserve it. Freezing is the easiest way to do it, and helps the gourd stay nutritious even after the fall season ends. For the best results, boil your pumpkin meat until tender and either mash or puree until smooth. Use an ice cube tray to freeze the pureed pumpkin and save the cubes in a bag until you need them. For more detailed instructions on how to freeze pumpkin, click here.
Pumpkin doesn’t have to be a home decoration in October. With so many ways to use your leftover pumpkins, you’ll never throw your jack-o-lanterns or mantle decorations in the trash ever again!
Fall in Florida may seem less authentic since our palm trees don’t turn auburn, but do not worry, there are a multitude of activities to do here for your favorite month. I personally love fall, and sometimes I get bummed when I remember our weather doesn’t really change, but that shouldn’t stop me from having the full fall experience. I’m sure many others that surround me feel the same, so here are some fun fall activities for you this month!
Pumpkins at the Farmer’s Daughter farm stand in Loxahatchee.
Pumpkin patches. We all associate pumpkins with halloween and fall in general, so grab a friend and go to your local pumpkin patch! Pick out your favorites and carve them together. And, if you keep the seeds, you’ll be able to cook them and create a fun fall snack!
Baking cookies. Picture this: A marshmallow-scented candle burning on the countertop, sugar cookies with a pumpkin decoration baking in the oven, wearing matching pajamas with a friend or significant other while taking in the sweet, intertwining aromas. Baking cookies not only is a fun and relaxing activity, but also allows you to get a snack out of it!
Watching scary movies. Fall is known for its horror films. If you have any streaming service at all, you are absolutely bound to find a horror movie of some kind, good or bad. I personally prefer horror-comedies, as I get scared quite easily, but it honestly depends on your tastes and preferences.
Throw a bonfire party. Want to have some quality time with your friends by the firelight? Bonfire parties are a classic for the holidays. Roast some marshmallows, share scary stories, and have a spooky night!
Overall, there are many things you can do to make fall in Florida seem like fall in a place with actual seasons. Fall isn’t equivalent to just weather, but rather what you make of it. The only thing stopping you from fulfilling your life this fall is the thought of it ‘not being good enough’, so don’t take it for granted and live your life to the fullest this year.
AW: How many songs, approximately, have you written and at what age did you get started?
AMC: At 12 I wrote my first song and performed it live for American Equestrian’s Got Talent in Wellington, Florida. Since then, I’ve been writing songs. I don’t think I can count how many songs I’ve written. My story is kind of like Taylor Swift’s. My songs are based on personal experiences and personal stories and I know they are relatable to everyone. I started performing in front of people when I was 7 years old. I love performing.
AW: For your new song “A Little Bit in Love,” you were chosen as the first Cascabel Giveback artist. Under the direction of Latin Grammy Nominee Director, Nuno Gomes, you filmed a music video that was gifted to you. Tell us about that process, being chosen and making the video.
AMC: Alejandro Fuenmayor of 4artistsbyartist tagged me in an Instagram post from Cascabel that said they were giving away a music video production as part of their effort to give back to their community.” They informed me that I had won by tagging me in their post. They had me come see the studios and would be in touch with the itinerary for the video. They sent the itinerary to me in Spanish. The day of the filming, we pulled up and from the moment we arrived, everyone was so helpful. They treated me like royalty. From my understanding, this video would have cost $100K. They had at least 50 people working the sets, filming, lighting, machinery etc. They did my make-up, hair, and dressed me. They even fed me and when I wanted a Red Bull, they went and bought one for me. The video was filmed at Cascabel Studios in Doral (Miami). We began filming at 1pm and finished at around 2:15am the next morning. This was the longest filming day of my life, but the most amazing experience I have ever had in filming a video.
AW: Do you have a few regular places that you perform at? Which venues?
AMC: I perform at Tin Roof in Delray Beach regularly. I also perform at Ole Red in Orlando (owned by Blake Shelton), which is booked by the people who book the Grand Ole Opry. I am honored to share that I will be playing Ole Red in Gatlinburg the day before Thanksgiving and on Thanksgiving. I also play at various festivals and private events. I perform with my full band, solo, duo or trio depending upon what different venues are looking for.
AW: What do you love about songwriting? How do you get the idea for a new song?
AMC: Song writing allows me to be able to express my emotions and connect with people on different levels. Usually, the ideas for songs just come to me. It’s more natural that way. A lyric or a riff will come to me at random times, and I’ll enter it into my phone. Usually, the music comes to me first, the lyrics come second. Lately I’ve been tuning my guitar differently and forcing myself to come up with new chords. This helps with the songwriting process as it makes my song and sound more interesting.
AW: What do you love about singing in front of a live audience?
AMC: I love the energy from the crowd mostly, and being able to connect with people whom I’ve never met before. I love sharing a moment that cannot be recreated. Even if it’s the same set list and I’m singing the same songs, there’s something so amazing about being in front of a live audience.
AW: Have you ever really connected with someone famous in the music business?
AMC: Recently I ran into Carly Pearce in Nashville. We were staying in the same hotel. We had a really good 10-minute talk. I appreciated that she gave me lots of advice about being in the music business. She is so sweet and sincere.
AW: Tell us who you’ve shared the stage with or warmed up for.
AMC: I’ve played at the same events where Kelsea Ballerini, Darius Rucker, the Jonas Brothers and Lady A were playing. I have opened for Tracy Lawrence and David Nail.
AW: How old are you, where do you go to school and what are your plans for college?
AMC: I’m 17 going on 18 in November. I go to Wellington High School. I’ve already been accepted into two schools in Tennessee – MTSU and Belmont University and one in Florida – Palm Beach Atlantic University. I am still deciding where I want to go but I am leaning towards going to college in Nashville. I currently visit Nashville about twice a year, and it would be good to be in Nashville.
AW: Do you have a voice coach/ teacher?
AMC: I do have a vocal coach that I work with out of Nashville. Her name is Janet Kenyon. We do our sessions via Skype or Facetime. My vocal coach works with Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini and many more artists. Also, she was a teacher at Belmont University.
AW: Any hobbies?
AMC: I love going to the gym. I usually go to Crunch Fitness in Wellington.
AW: Where can people get your music? Spotify? iTunes?
AMC: You can find my music on all music platforms. Just visit the “Links” page on Alyssa’s website to find all the information. https://alyssamariecoonmusic.com/links/
AW: And your new video comes out?
AMC: This Friday, October 28th. “A Little Bit in Love.” See it on YouTube!
The Wellington Art Society is thrilled to feature mixed media artist Lynn Doyal, for their November 9, 2022 meeting.
The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington. The meeting will open with a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The event will conclude with a presentation by Lynn Doyal titled “An Artist’s Journey Discovering Public Art”. For more information contact: Laura Jaffe, presidentofwas@gmail.com.
Lynn Doyal blends contemporary design with a reverence for the techniques of the past. She incorporates paint, hand stitching and beading, collage, and digital technology in her works to create vibrant, textural pieces. Digital photographs of her artwork can then be transferred onto a variety of surfaces such as glass, metal, canvas, tile, or vinyl, allowing for expansive reproductions as public art pieces. She says her artwork “… provides that ‘breath’ in the course of a person’s day [which] means a great deal to me.” Her life-sized originals let the viewer marvel at the intricate detail of Doyal’s mixed media pieces, while her large-scale public art pieces are a captivating, surreal experience.
In 1979, Doyal received her degree in Fine Art from the University of South Florida. After working in the corporate realm, she started her own company, Signature Chocolates, providing premiums and incentives for corporations, hotels and cruise lines. Since 2011, she has been exhibiting her art in festivals, shows, and galleries. Over the past 6 years, Doyal’s interest in public art has motivated her to serve as an apprentice to a nationally recognized public artist, as well as volunteer in Palm Beach County Art in Public Places, to gain the perspectives of the many individuals and agencies that need to work in concert together to create, fabricate and install public artworks. She explains, “my overall approach to public art [is to] beautify and surprise.”
Doyal’s current projects include “Word Patterns” which explores the patterns in word search puzzles, and a Portrait Ministry, in which she creates portraits as a way to encourage and uplift others.
To learn more about Lynn Doyal and her works, visit her website at https://mixedmediabylynn.com, or follow her on Instagram @MixedMediaBy Lynn, or Facebook @Lynn M Doyal.
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The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 41st year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
Oct. 24, 2022 (West Palm Beach, FL.) – Calling all aspiring novelists! The Writers’ Academy at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has six courses available for writers of all experience levels and genres to hone their skills. Kicking off on January 3, 2023, the Academy will once again be conducted by Pulitzer Prize-nominated biographer, novelist, playwright and teacher, Julie Gilbert.
Julie Gilbert
“The Writers’ Academy encourages, nurtures and develops creative writing skills in most genres of expression,” said Gilbert, “and the writers I work with at the Kravis Center are a funny, wise, intelligent and sophisticated bunch. What has separated them from the myriad of writers I have worked with is that they are daring. After a while, trusting that a solid amount of technique and the discipline of writing steadily would be their safety net, they have ventured up on the high wire.”
Students who have participated in The Writers’ Academy classes have found their own literary acclaim as a result of Gilbert’s teachings. Local author Mary Simses went on to write the novel The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop and Café, published by Little, Brown and Company and most recently, Susan Goldfein published her third book, Laughing My Way Through the Third Stage. The Kravis Center Press has also published two books written by Writers’ Academy members: Driving Woodie: Tales From the Home Front During World War II by Martha McMullen and Verbal Snacks by Nancy Sims.
“I went from novice to published author thanks to Julie Gilbert and her wonderful writing class at the Kravis Center,” said Rosemary Gensler, former Writers’ Academy student. “Julie has been teaching my class (as well as others) for 16 years, and I have been with her the whole way. To see the progress that we have all made is amazing; there are many published authors as a result of studying with Julie. I can tell you Julie has been more than just a teacher as she is a mentor to us all, guiding us all in the right direction.”
Gilbert was nominated for a National Book Critic’s Circle Award for Ferber: A Biography of Edna Ferber and Her Circle and a Pulitzer Prize nomination for Opposite Attraction: The Lives of Erich Maria Remarque and Paulette Goddard. She has taught fiction writing and playwriting at New York University and Florida Atlantic University as well as running The Writers’ Academy at the Kravis Center.
Classes with Gilbert are offered at the Kravis Center’s Eunice and Julian Cohen Pavilion. The classes range from “Kickstart Your Writing Ability” to “Advanced Technique,” with the opportunity for selected writers to showcase and present their writing in March 2023.
Bloomsy: A Literary Café at the Kravis – Jan 9, Feb 6, March 6, April 3, 2023at 2:30pm – tickets $125
Each monthly session will have a topic, which will be dispensed in advance to participants. Julie Gilbert will host, along with an occasional guest host.
Advanced Technique – Jan 3, Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28, March 14, 2023 at 1:30pm – registration$525 by invitation
Each monthly session will have a topic, which will be dispensed in advance to participants. Julie Gilbert will host, along with an occasional guest host. This course of six sessions of two hours each is by invitation only. It is for dedicated writers who have worked with Gilbert in establishing voice, technique, style, work habits, projects and durability. According to Gilbert, this course is for the writer who has decided upon the “writing life.”
Virtual Advanced Technique – Jan 10, Jan 24, Feb 7, Feb 21, March 7, March 21, 2023 at 1:30pm – registration $525 by invitation
This course of six sessions of two hours each is by invitation only and is virtual via the Zoom Platform. It is for dedicated writers who have worked with Gilbert in establishing voice, technique, style, work habits, projects and durability. According to Gilbert, this is for the writer who has decided upon the “writing life.”
Kickstart Your Writing Ability – January 18 or March 15, 2023 at 1:30pm – tickets $30 per date
An experience for the curious and adventurous, Kickstart is for those about to take the exciting leap into writing. Learn how to release the writer within and how to unlock your very own muse with Julie Gilbert.
Two Biographers Tell Almost All – February 1 and February 8, 2023 at 1:30pm – tickets $200 total
Julie Gilbert and Scott Eyman are professional biographers and between them, they have written 16 biographies, with Eyman in the lead. Eyman’s latest book, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise, has been widely acclaimed. Perhaps Gilbert’s best known, and most enduring biography was one on her great aunt, the novelist and playwright Edna Ferber. Gilbert’s latest book, a personal memoir/biography of GIANT, the novel and movie, is slated for a 2023 publication. Each session will run 90 minutes, followed by questions from the participants.
Showcase the Writing – March 31, 2023 at 7pm – tickets $10
Showcase the Writing is open to the public and will showcase talented new writers. Selected members of The Writers’ Academy will present all genres of work.
“We are grateful to have been awarded a very generous grant from the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation for the Kravis Center’s arts education program and to its Writers’ Academy, which helps the Center provide these programs to the community,” said Diane Bergner, Senior Director of Development at the Kravis Center.
The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality, by offering comprehensive arts education programs – serving nearly 3 million students since its inception; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.
(West Palm Beach, FL – October 19, 2022) Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” will be hosting the annual Halloween Party at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume.
The festive music-filled holiday event will be held on Monday, October 31, starting at 6:30 pm, and will feature live entertainment by Russell and special surprise guests, all of whom who will be accompanied on the piano by Kim Forman, who studied with jazz legend Marian McPartland.
“This is going to be a deliciously fun event that is sure to sell-out quickly, so I encourage all of my friends and fans to RSVP ASAP at 561.514.4070,” says Russell. “This is the perfect opportunity to Trick-or-Treat yourself, so wear an ‘eerie-sistable’ costume and make Halloween 2022 the one you will always remember with giddy delight.”
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, Palm Beach, to his recent years as a singer, recording artist, 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.
“Conga lines are the norm at my shows,” promises the ever dapper, occasional tapper Russell, who has been known to cause music lovers and fans of the Great American Songbook to jump up, dance between tables, and join in the revelry. Plus, you never know what celebrity will pop in and join the fun.
Celebrated for its music and entertainment offerings, Café Centro is also hailed for its culinary excellence under the tasty direction of Executive Chef William Graver. For more information, please visit www.cafecentrowpb.com.
