Rob Russell

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben to Present Rob Russell & Avery Sommers
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS brings back two longtime favorites- Rob Russell and Avery Sommers- and frequent musical performers along with several surprise guests.

Photos: John Lloyd Young Surprises Open Mic Audience at Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 19, 2025

Cafe Centro may not have a Broadway celeb-filled roster like Jim Caruso’s Cast Party at Birdland. However, the local entertainers who fill the slots at Rob Russell’s Open Mic night at the popular Palm Beach venue are always abundantly talented.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS Returns To The Ben With DIVINE DRAMATIC DIVAS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County has touted the second of three fun and fascinating programs during the 20th and final season of the popular series: CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben.

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Welcomes Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

CULTURE & COCKTAILS recently hosted comedy writer Alan Zweibel. 2025 is the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live and the legendary Alan Zweibel was one of the show’s original writers. Check out photos from the event.

Culture Council For Palm Beach Launches Series With SNL Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel  
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 7, 2025

Culture and Cocktails for Palm Beach hosted an event that gave its audience a wonderful live experience as Bill Boggs interviewed one of the original Saturday Night Live comedy writers, Alan Zweibel.

Review: Clint Holmes Brings ICONS REIMAGINED to The Wick Museum Club at The Wick
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 5, 2025

Clint Holmes, Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter, and one of the most exciting entertainers on the planet brought his show ICONS REIMAGINED to Marilyn Wick’s glamorous immersive Supper Club.

Rat Pack Trivia Night at The Ben to Take Place in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

For all Frank Sinatra fans looking for a ring-a-ding-ding good time packed with scooby-doobie-doo delights, Rat Pack Trivia Night at The Ben is the perfect, tune-packed place to be. Learn how to purchase tickets.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben To Return With Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

Comedy writer Alan Zweibel will be joining Culture & Cocktails at The Ben in January. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to attend the event!

ROB RUSSELL'S OPEN MIC Comes to WPB's Café Centro
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

On Wicked Wednesday, October 30, Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” will be hosting a “Spooktacular” Halloween Party at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Announces 20th Season Of CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

The Cultural Council will present three CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations in early 2025 featuring some exciting personalities from the worlds of entertainment—all at our beautiful venue,

Photos: Deborah Silver Plays City Winery
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 14, 2024

One thing is for sure: when Deborah Silver appears live, that special kind of energetic excitement, elusive on her award-winning recordings, videos, and social media platforms, becomes unleashed in the venue that the “glitter & grits” vocalist performs in. And so it was last night at The City Winery in New York City. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: The New Belters Sing MGM at Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 25, 2024

The Fisher/Sorokoff curated Cabaret season at Cafe Centro concluded last night with Nicolas King and Seth Sikes, aka THE NEW BELTERS.  Check out photos here!

Photos: Peter Cincotti Continues Residency at Cafe Carlyle
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 16, 2024

 Dick Robinson, founder of The Society For The Preservation of The Great American Songbook (SPGAS) and Legends Radio (WLML) was in the house for a performance by Peter Cincotti, who is in the midst of a residency in the historic Woody Allen Monday spot. 

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Attracts 100+ To Jazzy Conversation With Music On The Sunset Lounge
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed more than 100 fans of cool conversation and hot music to this season’s final CULTURE & COCKTAILS, held last week in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben Hotel in downtown West Palm Beach. See photos of the event.

Photos: Peter Cincotti Receives Legend Award at Songbook Gala
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 26, 2024

The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook (SPGAS) held their annual Gala earlier this week at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Check out photos here!

Photos: Danny Bacher Brings His Swing Party To Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 20, 2024

Last night Danny Bacher, the award-winning singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and entertainer brought his “Swing Party” to Cafe Centro. Check out photos here!

Photos: Dawn Derow & Peter Calo Bring A Troubadour Tribute To Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 13, 2024

For 90 minutes last night Cafe Centro Cabaret in West Palm Beach Florida was transformed into the world-famous Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood California as award winning vocalist Dawn Derow and guitarist Peter Calo  performed a powerful new show. Check out photos here!

Photos: Carole J. Bufford Plays Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 22, 2024

Carole J. Bufford, award-winning cabaret star and powerhouse vocalist, returned to Cafe Centro last night with a tribute to the fearless, fabulous females of the 1960s. Check out photos here!

Café Centro Expands ROB RUSSELL'S OPEN MIC to Twice a Month in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024

Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” is doubling his popular monthly musical series at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

Photos: The Palm Beach Cabaret Season Launches at Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 4, 2023

Entertainer Rob Russell, aka Mr. Palm Beach entered a room full of cheering music devotees at Cafe Centro last night and hosted the unofficial start of the Cabaret season at the popular Palm Beach dinner/music venue. Check out photos here!