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Palm Beach Opera Opens Season with Resident Artist Showcase at Northwood Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2023

Palm Beach Opera opened its season on Dec. 9 with the annual Resident Artist Showcase, featuring intimate performances and exclusive receptions at The Cornelia T. Bailey Opera Center.

Palm Beach Opera Celebrates Company Premiere Of FALSTAFF On March 24 At Kravis Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023

Palm Beach Opera celebrated opening night of “Falstaff” on March 24 at the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion, toasting to the final mainstage opera of the 2023 Season and the historic company premiere of Verdi's final opera.

Palm Beach Opera Presents Inaugural Resident Artist Showcase, Marks First Performance at New Opera Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2023

 Palm Beach Opera presented “beautiful voices” and elegant receptions at its inaugural Resident Artist Showcase on Dec. 10 at The Cornelia T. Bailey Opera Center, marking the first public event at PBO’s recently-purchased space.  

Photo Flash: CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Colony Presents Conversation with Dick Robinson
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2019

Dave Lawrence, President and CEO of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County today announced that a sold-out crowd of 180 friends, supporters and music fans attended this season's final CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversation. It was held last Monday at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and, like all of the C&C Conversations this season, it was completely sold-out.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre's Annual Gala Raises $608,000
by Julie Musbach - Feb 19, 2019

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre's exclusive annual gala The Disco Ball raised nearly $608,000 for the not-for-profit Theatre and its Conservatory.

Prepare To Get Down And Boogie At The Maltz Jupiter Theatre's Gala THE DISCO BALL
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2019

Get ready to groove at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's annual gala The Disco Ball!

Prepare To Get Down And Boogie At The Maltz Jupiter Theatre's Gala THE DISCO BALL
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2019

Get ready to groove at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's annual gala The Disco Ball!

Photo Flash: Tony Winner Rachel Bay Jones Helps Raise Over $100,000 Dollars For Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2018

An exclusive November benefit concert by Tony Award-winning singer and actress Rachel Bay Jones raised more than $160,000 for the not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre To Host Benefit Concert Featuring Tony Award Winner Rachel Bay Jones
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2018

You know her from her triumphant Tony Award-winning role as Heidi Hansen in the Broadway phenomenon Dear Evan Hansen. On Saturday, November 17, Jones will take audiences on an expansive musical journey at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's sixth annual Tony Award winner benefit concert series

Kravis Center Announces Lineup of Shows, Concerts and Special Events in March and April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2018

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is once again offering audience members a dazzling, star-packed lineup of amazing shows, memorable concerts, insightful lectures and very special events during the months of March and April.

Photo Flash: The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival Welcomes 150 Movie Fans
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2018

Ellen Wedner, Director of the: 28th annual TheDonald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival presented by the Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches, today announced that more than 150 movie fans attended a private preview reception and dinner on January 16 at the High Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach.

Photo Flash: CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Colony Welcomes 125 Music Fans to Q&A with Jill & Rich Switzer
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2017

Rena Blades, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, today announced that Season 12 of the popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS ended with a magical, musical flourish before 125 smiling fans on April 3 at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Photo Flash: Bob Vila Speaks at The Colony's CULTURE & COCKTAILS Series
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2017

Rena Blades, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, today announced that the third Conversation of this season's CULTURE & COCKTAILS series attracted more than 165 people last week to The Colony Hotel Pavilion, located at 155 Hammon Avenue in Palm Beach. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Photo Flash: Cultural Council of Palm Beach County Welcomes 140 Fans to January's CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Colony
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2017

Rena Blades, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, today announced that the second Conversation of this season's CULTURE & COCKTAILS series attracted more than 140 people last Monday to The Colony Hotel Pavilion, located at 155 Hammon Avenue in Palm Beach. 

Kravis Center Kicks Off February 2017 with BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL and 28 Days of Major Concerts & Shows
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2017

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its star-packed 25th anniversary season in February 2017 with 30 amazing productions and events, including one of the biggest hits now running on Broadway, three international orchestras, a couple of impressive symphonies, two legendary dance companies and incredible line-up of musical headliners and a truly memorable NIGHT OF STARS.

Photo Flash: Cultural Council of PB County Hosts Season's First CULTURE & COCKTAILS at the Colony
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2016

Rena Blades, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, today announced that the first Conversation of the new season of the popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS attracted more than 80 people last Monday to The Colony Hotel Pavilion, located at 155 Hammon Avenue in Palm Beach. Scroll down for photos!

Photo Flash: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Welcomes Hearst Foundation Director Gilbert C. Maurer
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 14, 2016

Rena Blades, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, today announced that this season's penultimate CULTURE & COCKTAILS event attracted more than 120 people to The Colony Hotel Pavilion, located at 155 Hammon Avenue in Palm Beach.

Photo Flash: WSJ Critic Terry Teachout and More Attend CULTURE & COCKTAILS at The Colony
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2016

Rena Blades, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, today announced that this season's third CULTURE & COCKTAILS event attracted more than 120 people to The Colony Hotel Pavilion, located at 155 Hammon Avenue in Palm Beach. Scroll down for photos from the event, featuring Wall Street Journal critic Terry Teachout and more!

Photo Flash: Mounts Botanical Garden Welcomes 100 VIPs to NATURE CONNECTS: ART WITH LEGO BRICKS
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2015

The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden welcomes more than 100 VIP supporters to Palm Beach County's oldest and largest botanical garden for a preview of the largest exhibition in its 30-year history, NATURE CONNECTS: ART WITH LEGO BRICKS. Scroll down for photos!

Photo Flash: Culture & Cocktails at The Colony Welcomes Tommy Tune
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2015

The popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS, hosted by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, recently concluded its 10th anniversary season by attracting 175 song and dance fans to The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach for a Conversation with Broadway legend Tommy Tune.