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KRAVIS CENTER Hosts Lunch & Learn Lecture on the Notorious Duchess of Windsor
Kravis Center Hosts Lunch & Learn Lecture On the Notorious Duchess of Windsor
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts recently launched the current season’s Lunch & Learn lecture series by presenting a lecture on The Duchess of Windsor, the twice-divorced Wallis Warfield Simpson of Baltimore, whose notorious romance with King Edward VII led to his abdication from the throne to be with the woman he loved.
Student Artists from Boynton Beach & Jupiter are Winners in Kravis Center Art Contest
Young Friends of the Kravis Center Hosts Reception for Participants of Commemorative Art Contest
Melina Shihadeh, a Senior at South Tech Academy, Wins First Prize in Art Contest & Students from South Tech Academy and Jupiter High School are Also Winners
Voces de Nuestro Mundo Presents "La Lucha Contra el Acoso Escolar" (The Fight Against Bullying)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Karen Cooper, (914) 941-7636 ext. 2476, kcooper@maryknoll.org
Francisco Suarez, (914) 941-7636 ext. 2461, fsuarez@maryknoll.org
Voces de Nuestro Mundo Presents "La Lucha Contra el Acoso Escolar" (The Fight Against Bullying)
MARYKNOLL, NY - February 9, 2012 — The Spanish-language radio program Voces de Nuestro Mundo examining the growing problem of bullying in schools is now available online at www.vocesdenuestromundo.org
Delray's SPADY MUSEUM: State Grant Helps Fund Popular Lecture Series, Trolly Tours & More
STATE GRANT ASSISTS SPADY MUSEUM WITH POPULAR LECTURE SERIES, TROLLEY TOUR & A NEW BROCHURE
‘Connecting Community & Culture’ Lecture Series begins March 1
SALE of Pre-owned Designer Clothes, Purses, Jewelry--BENEFIT CULTURE
Ivette Mavrides, María Elena Toraño and Camille Gómez
cordially invite you to help us support South Florida cultural organizations, artists and writers through ArtesMiami, a 501c3 organization.
Join us on Thursday, February 9th, 6 to 8 p.m.
For a First Dibs Mimosa Reception and Charity Sale
or visit us (free) on Saturday, February 11, 2012
Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DISCOVERY FAMILIA DRESSES IN RED FOR FEBRUARY
Under the theme "Listen to Your Heart", the network launches a multifaceted public service campaign to educate Hispanic women about heart disease
WPB's Mounts Botanical Garden Invites Public to BBQ, BLUES & BREWS This Sunday
Mounts Botanical Garden to Host
BBQ, Blues & Brews This Sunday – 11 to 4
(West Palm Beach, FL – January 31, 2012) The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden is inviting the pubic to another fun event this Sunday:
BBQ, Blues & Brews
Sunday, February 5 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In the Garden
$5 Entrance Donation
LIVE AT LYNN Series to Present 2 Hit Shows in Feb: FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE & JACK JONES
Lynn University to Present Two Audience-Wowing Hit Shows in February;
FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE – Feb 11-12
JACK JONES GREATEST HITS TOUR – Feb 25-26
At Wold Performing Arts Center / January 21-22
Performances at Wold Performing Arts Center are Part of Libby Dodson’s LIVE AT LYNN Theatre Series
(Boca Raton, FL – January 30, 2012) Lynn University and Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program development, today promoted the performances in February 2012 of Libby Dodson’s LIVE AT LYNN Theatre Series 20.
February 11-12
+ Saturday – 7:30 p.m.
+ Sunday – 4 p.m.
FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE
CULTURE & COCKTAILS Hosts Conversation Between Alex Dreyfoos & Judy Mitchell
Palm Beach County Cultural Council Hosts CULTURE & COCKTAILS at Cafe Boulud with Entrepreneur & Cultural Philanthropist Alex Dreyfoos
The popular series CULTURE & COCKTAILS, hosted by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, recently attracted more than 120 supporters to Cafe Boulud for the third one-on-one "Conversation" of the 2011-2012 season:
ALEX: A Conversation with Alexander W. Dreyfoos
THE YOUNG ARTISTS OF THE DELRAY BEACH CHORALE PRESENT "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"
IN CELEBRATION OF 30 YEARS, THE DELRAY BEACH CHORALE'S YOUNG ARTISTS PROUDLY PRESENT A MIX OF ARIAS, ART SONGS AND SPIRITUALS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 7:00 P.M. AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 33 GLEASON STREET, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483. TICKETS $20 ADULTS, $5 STUDENTS AND CHILDREN AND AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. THE TALENTED YOUNG ARTISTS OF THE DBC RANGE FROM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH VOCAL MUSIC AWARDS TO MEMBERS OF THE PALM BEACH OPERA WHO SERVE AS MENTORS AND SECTION LEADERS TO THE 65 MEMBER CHORUS AT LARGE.
PBC Cultural Council Welcomes Friends & Donors to New HQ in Lake Worth
Palm Beach County Cultural Council Welcomes Supporters & Donors to New Home in the Robert M. Montgomery Building in Lake Worth
WPB's Mounts Botanical Garden to Host a Series of Fun Public Events in Feb & March
Mounts Botanical Garden to Host Fun & Informative Public Events in February & March:
• Stories in the Garden – Feb 10 & March 9
• BBQ, Blues & Brews – Feb 5
• Growing & Using Herbs – Feb 11
• Designing, Creating & Maintaining a Home Landscape – Feb 18 & 25 and March 3
(West Palm Beach, FL – January 26, 2012) The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting a series of fun and informative public events throughout February and March:
BBQ, Blues & Brews
Sunday, February 5 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In the Garden
$5 Entrance Donation
STEVEN CARAS: SEE THEM DANCE Returns to WXEL on February 20
Encore Presentation of
STEVEN CARAS: SEE THEM DANCE
Back by Popular Demand on WXEL-TV & Now in DVD
Due to their extraordinarily successful airing in June, on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., WXEL will present an encore performance-this time in high definition-of STEVEN CARAS: SEE THEM DANCE, the widely popular documentary that takes a deeply personal look at the life of the world famous dance photographer, who is also a resident of South Florida.
PB PHOTO CENTRE Presents FULL OF GRACE Exhibition & FOTOfusion 2012
Palm Beach Photographic Centre to Host Two Major Events in January 2012:
+ FULL OF GRACE Exhibition – Jan 16-March 14
+ 17th Annual FOTOfusion – Jan 24-28
Black & White Photographer Ralph Gibson to Receive the Prestigious FOTOmentor 2012 Award
VIP Opening Reception is January 24 – 6 to 8 p.m.
(West Palm Beach, FL – January 9, 2012) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that the nonprofit organization would be hosting two major events in January:
SPADY MUSEUM to Host Annual ML King Jr. Breakfast in Delray Beach - Jan 16
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum to Host
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
In Delray Beach on Jan 16
(Delray Beach, FL – January 10, 2012) The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is hosting its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on Monday, January 16 at 8 a.m. Celebrating the life and accomplishments of Dr. King, the event will be held at the Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave.
This year’s program at the Spady Museum’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast will include:
+ A delicious breakfast buffet
Lynn University's LIVE AT LYNN Theatre Series Presents BRAVO AMICI, January 21-22
Lynn University to Present BRAVO AMICI
At Wold Performing Arts Center / January 21-22
Performance is Part of Libby Dodson’s LIVE AT LYNN Theatre Series
(Boca Raton, FL – January 5, 2012) Lynn University and Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program development, today promoted the next performances of Libby Dodson’s LIVE AT LYNN Theatre Series 2011-2012.
January 21-22
+ Saturday – 7:30 p.m.
+ Sunday – 4 p.m.
BRAVO AMICI
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to Charter Upsilon Theta chapter at FAU in Boca Raton
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to charter Upsilon Theta chapter at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, FL
Newest Chapter to join the National Organization
For Immediate release
Monday, January 2, 2012
Boca Raton, Florida
Internet Privacy Colloquium 2012
Dialogue on Diversity pesents its fourth annual Colloquium on the leading topic of data privacy in the era of the information technology revolution. The date is January 26, 2012, the site the Stewart Mott Home, 122 Maryland Avenue, NE, on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Agenda includes:
Commmercial Data collection by online sellers on customers and others
Governmental data collection on citizens
The import of social networks and their threat to privacy
The transformational effect of medical IT and the available privacy safeguards.
PBC CULTURAL COUNCIL Announces Grand Opening of New HQ in Lake Worth / Jan 18-23
Palm Beach County Cultural Council Announces Grand Opening Week for New Home in the Robert M. Montgomery Building in Lake Worth / January 18-23, 2012
(Lake Worth, FL – January 5, 2012) Rena Blades, Chief Executive Officer of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, the official arts agency that serves non-profit cultural organizations and professional artists throughout the county, today announced the schedule for Grand Opening Week at the Council’s new home in downtown Lake Worth.
Mounts Botanical Garden in WPB to Host 8 Public Events in Jan & Feb
Mounts Botanical Garden to Host Eight Major Public Events in January & February:
• Stories in the Garden –Jan 13 & Feb 10
• Farm-Your-Backyard Vegetable Garden – Jan 14
• Florida Arbor Day – Jan 22
• BBQ, Blues & Brews – Feb 5
• Growing & Using Herbs – Feb 11
• Designing, Creating & Maintaining a Home Landscape – Feb 18 & 25
(West Palm Beach, FL – December 27, 2011) The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden today announced eight fun and informative public events in January and February 2012:
Stories in the Garden
Friday, January 13 – 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Mounts Pavilion

