PALM BEACH POETRY FESTIVAL
Celebrates National Poetry Month with
POETRY IN FILM SERIES
In Partnership with Lynn University

Film Series Spotlights Five Fascinating Poets:
Pablo Neruda, Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes, T.S. Elliot and Charles Bukowsky

(Boca Raton, FL – March 20, 2013) The award-winning Palm Beach Poetry Festival is partnering with Lynn University to celebrate National Poetry Month in April with a free Poetry in Film Series.

THE RICKY MARTIN FOUNDATION AND DESIGNER DOMINIKA PSTROSOVÁ

HAVE PARTNERED TO LAUNCH A NEW BRACELET IN CELEBRATION OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY

THE BRACELET IS FROM THE EXCLUSIVE DP TAU AGAINST INFANT EXPLOITATION COLLECTION

The invigorating power of the jade and the energy stemming from the Irish festivity unite to create an exclusive bracelet designed by Dominika Pštrosová in support of the Puerto Rican superstar’s most worthy cause.

Miami women’s activists are adding their voices to a national and international movement to stop violence against women and girls. The recently launched, Miami Chapter of the United States National Committee for United Nations Women, will host its first 5k walk to stop violence against women and girls on March 9, 2013 (March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day). The walk will take place at 11 a.m. at the Women’s Park in Sweetwater, 10251 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33174.

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY’S ART ON DISPLAY: NEW EXHIBIT SHOWCASES AFRICAN ARTIFACTS OF THE SPADY’S ARCHIVES

Delray Beach, FL – March 2013 – Within the homes of South Florida are the collections of avid travelers, amateur historians and children who were simply bequeathed treasures from their elders. The artifacts reflect varied tastes and preferences; but when they are gathered, curated and displayed, they tell a story of cultural communities, rituals and traditions that still influence descendants today.

(Lake Worth, FL – February 25, 2013) Nancy Marshall, President of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades, which champions the restoration and preservation of the greater ecosystem of Florida’s historic River of Grass, today announced that Kathe Thompson has been named to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors.

BOATING & BEACH BASH FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SET TO ROCK SOUTH FLORIDA MARCH 16
Nation’s Largest Free Event for Kids & Adults with Special Needs Celebrates 5th Year on Land and on Sea

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Hosts Sixth Annual Palm Beach Wine Auction

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hosted the sixth annual Palm Beach Wine Auction on January 31, for the first time at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

Around 200 friends and supporters attended this popular, sold-out event that has, since it was started, generated more than $1.6 million to support the Kravis Center’s award-winning education programs that have served more than 1.7 million children of all ages over the last 21 years.

SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES
NEW BOARD MEMBER DERRICK E. WHITE

Delray Beach, FL – February 2013 – Expanding & Preserving Our Cultural Heritage, Inc. (EPOCH) is proud to announce the addition of Derrick E. White to its Board of Directors. EPOCH owns and manages the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW Fifth Avenue.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Derrick White to our board,” said Board President Vera Farrington. “His research and connections to our area’s public university will be a real benefit to the programs and archive development of the museum.”

Mounts Botanical Garden to Host
11 Fun and Informative Public Events
During March & April 2013

+ Designing, Creating & Maintaining Your Home Landscape – March 2, 9 & 16
+ Stories in the Garden / Butterflies – March 8
+ Edible Well-Bring from the Garden – March 9
+ Tree Pruning for Homeowners – March 23
+ What’s Bugging Your Garden – April 3
+ Stories in the Garden / Bees – April 12
+ Photographing Butterflies – April 13
+ Going Native: Bringing Butterflies & Nature Into Your Yard – April 13
+ Butterfly Fest – April 13
+ Creative Vertical Gardening: Growing Up – April 20