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TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY
AUTHOR DANIEL BAYARD WINS INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR HISTORICAL FICTION
International Impact Book Awards has awarded Triumph To Tragedy author, Daniel J.D. Bayard, the 2024 Historical Fiction Award for his Triumph To Tragedy - Book Three. “Our mission is to celebrate and recognize the exceptional work of authors from around the world,” stated Nim Stant, Director of the awards organization.
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KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Sip in Space
The cosmos collided with cocktails as young professionals gathered for an out-of-this-world experience at the Kravis Center’s Sip in Space at The Infinite, hosted by Kravis Center Young Professionals, Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach Young Professionals, Peggy Adams Rescue League and Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony.
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TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Loggerhead Triathlon
More than 400 athletes from across the country gathered in Jupiter for the Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon. Hundreds of spectators attended to support the athletes as they made their way through the challenging race.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Grand Exhibition
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County (HSPBC) launched its upcoming season’s grand exhibition — Wish You Were Here: Tourism in the Palm Beaches at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum with a cocktail event in the Hamptons, partnering with The Palm Beaches, The Colony Hotel, Sciame Homes and Sciame Construction at Wölffer Estate Vineyard.
PeopleScape
BUSINESS • NEW LEADERSHIP • PROMOTIONS
HANLEY FOUNDATION
Turns up the Heat for Philanthrophy
Hanley Foundation raised funds for its substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs during its Third Annual Boca Celebrity Cook-off at the Waterstone Resort & Marina in Boca Raton. The event kicked off the Annual Boca Chamber Festival Days event series and served as the official kick off party for Hanley Foundation’s Fourth Annual Brice Makris Brunch, which will take place on December 15th at The Boca Raton.
SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
Founder's Circle Fundraiser
The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) held its summer Founder’s Circle Fundraiser which this year honored, Brenda Simmons, Founder and Executive Director of SAAM. The Museum’s benefit was Co-Chaired by Jean and Martin Shafiroff, along with Aisha Christian and Michael Steifman at the Southampton Inn.
Meryl Streep Narrates American Humane's New Documentary
American Humane, the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices, announced award-winning actress Meryl Streep will narrate the upcoming documentary, Escape from Extinction Rewilding. This highly anticipated sequel to the organization’s 2020 documentary Escape from Extinction showcases how rewilding, an innovative, ground-tested solution, ensures that conservation efforts are effective and sustainable.​
CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE
FAMILY FUN DAY
For 50 families grappling with the challenges of cancer, the Seventh Annual Family Fun Day at Fun Depot in Lake Worth was a much-needed respite. Hosted by Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH), this event was a powerful reminder of the joy and togetherness that can be found even in the face of adversity. ​
FLAGLER MUSEUM
Dining Room Restoration Project
The Flagler Museum is undertaking an elaborate restoration of Whitehall’s formal Dining Room. The Dining Room, designed in the Henri IV style, reflects the tastes of affluent French society during the reign of Louis Napoléon. ​
Shakespeare Summer Intensive
All the world's a stage,” and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts proved it with the conclusion of its inaugural Shakespeare Summer Intensive that ran recently. This transformative program immersed high school and college students in the rich and dynamic world of Shakespeare and honored the legacy of Mr. Alan Lebow, Co-Founder of the program’s sponsor, Kids' Dreams, Inc.
SIP & SHOP
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County (Habitat Greater PBC) recently celebrated a successful Sip & Shop Summer Kick Off event at Ingenue in West Palm Beach. Supporters gathered to shop exclusive resort wear from renowned Latin American designers, with proceeds benefiting Habitat Greater PBC.
From Auguste To Andy
The Norton Museum of Art is busy this summer showcasing six works by French sculptor Auguste Rodin and ten works by such stars of Pop Art as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Indiana, and Frank Stella.​
Space Explorers: The Infinite
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts transported guests to the final frontier during a VIP reception for the immersive virtual reality (VR) exhibit: Space Explorers: The Infinite. Inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station, the experience takes guests on a breathtaking journey through space, featuring encounters once only available to astronauts.​​​​​​​​​​​​
FEED YOUR CREATIVITY
Feeding South Florida — the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida — revealed its semi-trailer truck with the winner’s artwork from The Fifth Annual Feed Your Creativity Art Competition at Coral Springs Charter School.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Breaking Bread for Community Kitchen
The Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB), United Way of Palm Beach County and Palm Beach County government broke bread to the Food Bank’s 24,000 square-foot community kitchen expansion. Upon cutting two six-foot loaves of bread on a 12-foot table to ceremoniously “cut the ribbon,” attendees toured the state-of-the art structure, which is projected to feed up to 10,000 hot, nutritious meals a day to food-insecure children, families, adults, veterans and seniors.​​​​​​​​​​​​
PeopleScape
BUSINESS • NEW LEADERSHIP • PROMOTIONS
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
HomeSafe welcomed 100 golfers to work on their short game for a cause that goes a long way. The annual Charity Golf Tournament hosted for a second year at High Ridge Country Club was sold out. A record-breaking $100,000 was net, with the proceeds going toward helping thousands of children and families who have endured unimaginable trauma and to help prevent future cases of abuse.​​​​​​​​​​​​
SHAKESPEARE SUMMER INTENSIVE
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to introduce the Shakespeare Summer Intensive, a transformative program designed to immerse students in the world of Shakespeare while honoring the legacy of Mr. Alan Lebow, Co-Founder of the program’s sponsor, Kids’ Dreams, Inc. The five-day program begins on July 1st and offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to delve into Shakespeare’s work by either exploring new acting techniques or innovative approaches to theatrical design.​​​​​​​​​​​
SPECIAL SUMMER SCREENING
OF BELLA!
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) is hosting a special summer screening of BELLA!, an award-winning documentary about trailblazing Congresswoman Bella Abzug, on the 104th anniversary of her birth: July 24th at 4pm at Cinemark Boynton Beach 14.​​​​​​​​​​
Inaugural Young Professionals Group Reception
James Gavrilos, President and CEO of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County has announced the organization has started a Young Professionals Group.​​​​​​​​​​
Transforming Education Through The Arts
The Center for Creative Education (CCE) recently welcomed members of its newest standing committee, the Educational Services Advisory Committee (ESAC), with a reception at its West Palm Beach campus. The group serves a vital role within CCE, with a clear focus on governing the organization’s independent school, The Foundations School (TFS).​​​​​​​​​​​
KRAVIS CENTER CELEBRATES
DREAM AWARDS
Cue the applause! The honorees of the fifth annual Kravis Center’s Dream Awards have been announced. Over 150 students from 16 high schools throughout Palm Beach County participated in the regional awards program for the opportunity to make it to the Broadway stage.​​​​​​​​​
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Annual Report Features Artwork
by Renowned Artist
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties was proud to present its Annual Report for the fiscal year 2022-2023, adorned with captivating artwork by esteemed artist Nava Lundy, a distinguished Dreyfoos School of the Arts (DSOA) alumna of the class of 2001.​​​​​​
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The Paper Trail
The Norton Museum of Art has received a transformative
promised gift of almost 700 prints from the last 500 years from longtime Norton supporter Jonathan “Jack” Frost, featuring European and American printmakers.​​​​​​​​
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Tocqueville Society Dinner
Palm Beach United Way celebrated its philanthropic leaders at the 33rd Annual Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award Dinner at Club Colette. Alan Curtis was honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award in front of a crowd of about 180 supporters.​​​​​​​​​
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Dance The Night Away
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH) hosted its popular Dance the Night Away Gala for the fourth year in a row at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Presented by The West Palm Beach Fred Astaire Studio, 11 local celebrities put on their dancing shoes to raise funds for qualified families in need who are dealing with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation.​​​​​​​​​​
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Soaring Through Spring
Donors and supporters of Palm Beach’s Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults (RCCA) celebrated Soaring Through Spring at the 31st Annual Spring Luncheon at The Beach Club.​​​​​​​​​​​
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Go Red For Women
Heart care is the new self-care according to the Palm Beach County 2024 Go Red for Women Luncheon’s energetic keynote speaker, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Thank You Luncheon
Stanton Collemer, CEO of the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH), hosted a Thank-You Luncheon at The Colony Palm Beach.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Cocktails & Hamilton Trivia
Young Professionals of the Kravis Center mingled over cocktails and trivia games at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Over 30 Young Professionals and guests enjoyed a pre-performance reception in Dreyfoos Hall before watching the Broadway musical sensation, Hamilton.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Milly Park Collection 2024
In a recent Palm Beach Symphony 50th Anniversary Celebration event, CEO David McClymont welcomed fashion enthusiasts and esteemed guests at Club Colette for the
sensational premier of the Milly Park 2024
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Topping Out Celebration
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County celebrated another milestone for its $15 million Brick by Brick, Mind by Mind capital campaign. The Education Foundation and Proctor Construction hosted a Topping Out Celebration at the Foundation’s future home at 1515 Barton Road, Lake Worth Beach.​​​​​​​​​​​
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End of Season Luncheon
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts honored retiring Board Chairs William A. Meyer and Jane M. Mitchell at an End of Season Luncheon. Board members, Life Trustees and Kravis Center leadership gathered at the Center’s Cohen Pavilion to celebrate Mr. Meyer and Ms. Mitchell as they rotate off the Board and become Kravis Center Life Trustees.​​​​​​​​​​​
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Cocktails & Conversation
American Humane board members, donors, and
supporters came together for Cocktails and Conversation to connect and discuss the organization’s plans for the future.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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The Adventures of Peter
and the Wolf
The Adventures of Peter and The Wolf, Palm Beach Symphony’s reimaging of Prokofiev’s Peter and The Wolf, will be broadcast on 249 PBS stations around the nation beginning this month.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Campaign Donor Dinner
Recently, a buzzy evening was held at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) for donors involved in its Elevating Science Education capital campaign.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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AMERICAN HUMANE
Keep Your Pets Safe on July 4th
Independence Day may be relaxing and fun for us, but it can be frightening and even dangerous for pets. July 5th is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters as they are housing companion animals that fled in fright the night before.
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TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE
DINNER AT DUSK
Dinner at Dusk to benefit Tri-County Animal Rescue was truly an enchanting evening under the stars at the prestigious Trump International Golf Club.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail Party
Reach for the Stars
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked off spring in South Florida for the 14th Annual St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail Party - Reach for the Stars, presented by and in memory of Robert Thomas Butler. Hosted at The Colony Hotel, the spring soirée included a reception with delectable cuisine, cocktails and special St. Jude moments.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Catholic Charities Interfaith
Health & Wellness
Catholic Charities Interfaith Health & Wellness of Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach held its 18th Annual Awards Luncheon and presented the Faith Community Nurse of the Year, Mother Teresa, and Pope Francis Leadership Awards at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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40th Annual Golf Classic
MorseLife Health System hosted its 40th Annual Golf Classic on the iconic Ocean Course at The Breakers Palm Beach. This signature event teed off to raise critical funds for MorseLife’s Hospice and Palliative Care program for seniors. This year’s tournament, Chaired by Pam and Ed Pantzer, offered a day of exceptional golf and camaraderie, driving support one swing at a time for the lives of seniors in Palm Beach County.​​​​​​​​​​
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Happy Tails
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Palm Beach County’s oldest animal rescue and a leading force for animal care, is delighted to announce the success of its Spring fundraiser, Happy Tails. The event transformed The Colony Palm Beach into a pet lovers’ paradise — featuring light bites, a signature cocktail, and seven adoptable dogs looking for a loving new home.​​​​​​​​​
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Swings for Strings Golf Invitational
Sold out for the third consecutive year, Palm Beach Symphony’s Fifth Annual Swings for Strings Golf Invitational held at Wellington National Golf Club raised more than $100,000 to support the nonprofit organization and its education programming.​​​​​​​
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PupsFOREPatriots Golf Invitational
Over 70 golfers and altruistic supporters came out for a
shotgun start to celebrate philanthropic sportsmanship
at the American Humane’s Fourth Annual PupsFOREPatriots Golf Invitational in Palm Beach. Teams were treated to playing on the legendary greens of Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, which was voted one of the best courses in South Florida by Golf Digest.​​​​​​​​​
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Allocation Committee Volunteers Celebrate End of Grant Review
Allocation Committee volunteers celebrated the end of the Town of Palm Beach United Way’s grant review process at a cocktail party at the oceanfront home of Melissa and John Ceriale.​​​​​​​​
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Countdown 2 Zero
Pet Adoption Event
The 10th Annual Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) mega pet adoption event took place at multiple locations in Palm Beach County.​​​​​​​​
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An Endangered Landscape:
Recent Paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub
In his second Florida solo museum exhibition, Paul Gervais is showing landscape paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area. An Endangered Landscape: Recent Paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub will be on view at The Norton House, Ann Norton Sculpture Garden in West Palm Beach.​​​​​​​​
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David Walker Steps Down
Palm Beach Opera (PBO) and David Walker hereby announce that Mr. Walker has decided to step down from his position as the General and Artistic Director of PBO to pursue other opportunities in the performing arts. James Barbato, who has served PBO for nearly a decade as Director of Artistic Administration, assumes Mr. Walker’s responsibilities as Acting General Director.​​​​
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Empty Bowls VIP Reception
Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) cooked up excitement at its VIP reception for the Eighth Annual Empty Bowls Delray Beach at the Arts Warehouse.
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A Symphony of Support
To celebrate generosity and the arts, the MorseLife Health System recently honored its donors with a luncheon highlighted by a moving performance by author, singer and pianist Mona Golabek.​​​​​​
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Enchanted Evening in Eternal Eqypt
Guests were transported back in time to the land of the
pharaohs and the dance during The Society of the Four Arts’ dinner dance, Enchanted Evening in Eternal Egypt. The event was led by Chair Pamela Patsley and Co-Chair Jean Rutherfoord.​​​​​​​​​​
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Instruments for Students
Palm Beach Symphony has named its impactful instrument donation program for the late Todd Barron, a longtime Symphony supporter and the founder and first president of the Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony.​​​​​​​​​​​
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Generous Donation
Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce a generous donation from Joe and Barbara Charles to establish the Joe and Barbara Charles Center for Urology. The donation will enable the independent, not-for-profit hospital to create more access to urological care by recruiting a team of highly specialized physicians, including a urologic oncologist, and acquiring additional state-of-the-art technology. ​​​​​​​​​
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Mallets & Martinis
Dressed in “Chic Croquet Whites,” over 300 guests attended Vita Nova’s sold-out Seventh Annual Mallets & Martinis event at the National Croquet Center.​​​​​​​​​​​
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Florida Blue Sapphire Award
The Promise Fund of Florida is proud to announce its recognition as the “second place” organization which received $50,000 at the prestigious Florida Blue Sapphire Award ceremony. The Florida Blue Foundation announced the winners at its annual Sapphire Awards ceremony in Orlando. ​​​​​​​​
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An Evening of Music and Art
in the Gardens
Loyal supporters for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) celebrated philanthropy, music, art and nature with the 10th Anniversary of An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens.​​​​​​​​
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Tribute To A Legacy
In a heartfelt tribute to its Founding Chairman, the late Alexander W. Dreyfoos, leadership for the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts unveiled a new cornerstone plaque just outside of Dreyfoos Hall.​​​​​​​​
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Empty Bowls Palm Beach
It was a pot worth stirring as the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) returned with its 11th Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach at Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea.​​​​​​​
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Golden Anniversary Gala
Palm Beach Symphony’s 50th Anniversary Gala literally lived up to the description Golden Anniversary with a glittering, shining evening enjoyed by more than 500 guests.
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Reach For The Stars
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked off spring in South Florida for the 14th Annual St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail Party, Reach for the Stars, presented by and in memory of Robert Thomas Butler. Hosted at The Colony Hotel, the spring soirée included a reception with delectable cuisine, cocktails and special St. Jude moments.​​​​​​
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Wild About Wildlife
The National Wildlife Refuge Association kicked off the season with a Wild About Wildlife summer luncheon at Table 26 in West Palm Beach. The private, champagne luncheon included an auction and live music to benefit the South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Program.​​​​​​​​
