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Friday, February 3rd
Preservation Foundation - The Looshaus by Christopher Long, lecture/book signing. 2pm. 561.832.0731
Coudert Institute - Eric Schmidt & Thom Shanker, lecture at 9am, Sailfish Club. 561.659.9752
Kravis Center - Divorce Party The Musical, 7:30pm. Michael Feinstein, 8pm. 561.832.7469
South Florida Science Museum - Dino Roar Nights at the Museum, 6-10pm. 561.832.1988
The Leopard Lounge in The Chesterfield Hotel - Greg Jackson. 561.659.5800
The Royal Room in The Colony Hotel - Marilyn Maye. 561.655.5430
The Polo Steak & Seafood Restaurant in The Colony Hotel - Motown with Memory Lane, 9:30pm-12:30am. 561.655.5430
Saturday, February 4th
Arthur Marshall Foundation - Annual Trail Spruce Up at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 9am-12pm. 561.233.9004.
Paramount Church - Inspirations, Gospel Concert at 7pm. 561.741.3642
Sacred Heart School - FunFest from 10am-6pm. 561-582-2242
Kravis Center - Twinkle Twonkle, 10am. Divorce Party The Musical, 1:30pm & 7:30pm. Patti LaBelle, 8pm. 561.832.7469
Society of the Four Arts - Illustrated lecture with William I. Koch, 11am. 561.805.8562
The Leopard Lounge in The Chesterfield Hotel - Bill Coleman; Janel & Julian. 561.659.5800
The Royal Room in The Colony Hotel - Marilyn Maye. 561.655.5430
The Polo Steak & Seafood Restaurant in The Colony Hotel - The Mel Urban Trio with Charmaine, 9:30pm-12:30am
561.655.5430
Gourmet Galaxy - visit us at the Lake Worth Farmers Market & Wellington Green Market. 561.835.0338
Green Market in Downtown West Palm Beach - 7am to 1pm.
Sunday, February 5th
Kravis Center - Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., 11am & 2pm. Divorce Party The Musical, 1:30pm & 7:30pm. 561.832.7469
Flagler Museum - Circles in the Sky: George Ferris' Amazing Wheel with Richard Weingardt, 3pm. 561.655.2833
The Leopard Lounge in The Chesterfield Hotel - Keiko; Ziarra Washington. 561.659.5800
Gourmet Galaxy - visit us at the Stuart Green Market. 561.835.0338
ANNUAL AWARDS - To submit your recommendations for the awards that will be given at our April breakfast, please download the form and send it to us by February 10th. DOWNLOAD HERE
Attention High School Seniors:
Two Neiman Marcus Scholarships will given away at our April Awards Breakfast. The deadline to apply is March 26th. For more information and to download the form, click here.
ATTRACTIONS
PALM BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT - Palm Beach Lecture Series: Healthy Cooking in a Chaotic World with caterer & party planner, Ginny Viau, February 7, 5:30-7pm. Call the Recreation Department at 838.5485. Spring Break Camp for Palm Beach residents begins February 6. Camp runs March 12-15 & 19-23. Early Bird Special: Tee off before 10am. M-Th & pay only $35 for greens fee! Call the Pro Shop at 547.0598. www.townofpalmbeach.com.
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM - '2012 New Year Sparkler' will be featured on the museum's website. Everyone who donates a minimum of $50 will have their name featured on the New Year Sparkler. To donate, click here. 561.832.1988. www.sfsm.org.
CULTURE
ARMORY ART CENTER - 'Palette to Palate - The Artists' Supper', February 9th at 6:30pm. Tickets $250. 'A Spectacle of Wings: Rosalie Winward' thru February 10th. 'Curved: Herbert Mehler Sculptures' on display thru April 6th. Galleries are free and open to the public M-F 10am-4pm and Sat 10am-2pm. 561.832.1776 www.armoryart.org.
FLAGLER MUSEUM - 'A New Light on Tiffany: Clara Driscoll & the Tiffany Girls' January 31-April 22. www.flaglermuseum.us.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY - 'Paradise in Peril: WWII in Palm Beach County' now open thru August 2012. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. www.historicalsocietypbc.org.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER - 'Contempo', thru February 11. ArtyBras Auction/Fashion Show Fundraiser, Thursday, February 9th, 5:30-7:30pm. 561.746.3101 www.lighthousearts.org.
NORTON MUSEUM - Hot Glass Roadshow, thru March 25th. 'Art After Dark - Where Culture & Entertainment Meet', every Thursday from 5-9pm. Concerts, programs, tours and tastings. 561.832.5196 www.norton.org.
PALM BEACH CULTURAL COUNCIL - Culture & Cocktails: YUKI, International Fashion Designer "A Conversation about Couture, London, 1976-1986", Interviewer Frank Sharf. February 6, 5-7pm. $35. Limited to 70 rsvp's. 561.472.3330 www.palmbeachculture.com.
DINING
CAFÉ BOULUD AT THE BRAZILIAN COURT HOTEL - Happy Hour from 4-7:30pm daily with Chef Leiken's delicious $8 small plates. Lunch & dinner specials daily. 561.655.6060 www.cafeboulud.com.
THE CHESTERFIELD - Eat outside in The Courtyard, 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Or dine inside at The Leopard Restaurant. Call 561.659.5800. www.chesterfieldpb.com.
THE COLONY - Café 155 - breakfast & lunch, M–F 7am-3pm. Bimini Outdoor Grill - lunch daily 11am-3pm. Lounge open at 5pm daily. Happy Hour half-price drinks, Sun-Thurs 5-7pm. 561.655.5430. www.thecolonypalmbeach.com.
TESTA'S RESTAURANT - Business Breakfast Menu, M-F 8-11am. Sunset Menu 3-7pm. Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm. Banquets up to 100 people. Curbside Pick-up Service. 561.832.0992 www.testasrestaurants.com.
TREVINI RISTORANTÉ - Open for Lunch & Dinner daily. Dine indoors or out in the Courtyard. 561.833.3883.
ENTERTAINMENT
BOB LAPPIN & THE PALM BEACH POPS - Tribute to Louis Armstrong with Lillias White & Longineu Parsons, February 6-8 & 10-12. For tickets call 561.832.7677 or visit www.palmbeachpops.org/armstrong.
THE BREAKERS PALM BEACH - Live Entertainment at the Tapestry Bar every night. Classic New Age, Flamenco Jazz Fusion, Symphonic Jazz Piano or Contemporary, Pop, Rhythm & Blues. www.thebreakers.com.
THE CHESTERFIELD - Live Entertainment nightly in the Leopard Lounge. Call 561.659.5800 for details. www.chesterfieldpb.com.
THE COLONY - Paulo Szot, February 7-18 in the Royal Room. Motown Friday nights with Memory Lane & Switzer Trio Saturday nights in the Polo Lounge. 561.655.5430 www.thecolonypalmbeach.com.
FLAGLER MUSEUM - Music Series: Stradivari Quartet, February 7th at 7:30pm. 561.655.2833. www.flaglermuseum.us.
KRAVIS CENTER - 'The Official Blues Brothers Revue', February 9th at 8pm. 'Divorce Party The Musical' thru February 19th. Tickets by phone 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471. Online at www.kravis.org.
THE OMPHOY OCEAN RESORT - Backgammon Tournaments every Tuesday at 7pm. 561.540.6440. www.omphoy.com.
PALM BEACH SYMPHONY - Spanish Adventures, February 13th at Bethesda-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, 7:30pm. For information & tickets - 561.602.6720 or www.palmbeachsymphony.com.
PARAMOUNT CHURCH - presents Classic Film Series "Gentleman's Agreement", February 7th at 7pm. 139 North County Road, PB. 561.835.0200.
LODGING
BRADLEY PARK HOTEL - Recently restored, this charming, intimate boutique hotel has 32 guest rooms & suites. With first-class accommodations & personalized service, this is the perfect place for your business or pleasure needs. www.bradleyparkhotel.com.
THE BRAZILIAN COURT HOTEL & BEACH CLUB - Fall Back Flavors Package, includes a three-course dinner for two with wine pairing at Café Boulud & an 85 year old bottle of wine upon arrival. Starting at $923 a night thru March. www.thebraziliancourt.com.
THE CHESTERFIELD - 50 Years of Glass - Norton Package. 3 days/2nights, dinner for two in the Leopard Lounge, 1 day admission for two to the Norton. January 18 - March 25. 561.659.5800 www.chesterfieldpb.com.
THE COLONY - Long Weekend Getaway package, 3-night weekend stay & English Tea Breakfast for Two for $1,000 thru April 23rd. www.thecolonypalmbeach.com.
REAL ESTATE
MIRSKY VALORE REAL ESTATE - Just reduced over 100k, best direct intracoastal price/lot in Boca! Priced UNDER a recent COMPARABLE SALE. Call Frank Owen, Mirsky Valore Real Estate. 561.818.0877. MSL REPORT.
SHOPPING
ADVERTISING IMAGES - Providing ten years of great promotional ideas, Advertising Images strengthens your brand with unlimited customizable promotional products. USB drives, clothing, corporate gifts & leisure items. Every kind of item imaginable can be personalized. Stay in in front of your customers & prospects. It’s “Advertising With Staying Power!” 727.560.5927 www.advertising-images.com.
ALL BRAND VACUUMS - officially chosen as 'The Authorized Electrolux Warranty (sales/repair) Dealer'. We carry the 'Preferred Line' of Electrolux vacuums not sold in other stores & we have models that come with free servicing & free Hepa replacement filters. We choose to sell this brand over lower quality & overpriced Miele line. Stop by & support your local small business! 561.967.3575. www.allbrandvacuums.net.
CIRCA - The leading global buyer of fine jewelry, diamonds and watches from the public. 44 Cocoanut Row, Suite L101, PB. 561.832.1397.
COLORIST HAIR STUDIO & SPA - 10% off all services for Chamber members! Stop in at 150 Worth Avenue, Ste. 213 in Palm Beach or call 561.659.4055. www.coloristhairstudio.com.
ENVY OF PALM BEACH - Trunk Shows: February 9th, Cartise & February 23rd, Dinka Designs. From 11am-5pm. Shop our Sale! $45 & $75 racks & 20-50% off Winter/Holiday Collections. Spring arriving daily. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. 561.833.4453. www.envyofpalmbeach.com.
THE FRENCH WINE MERCHANT - Sign up for our newsletter to receive information about new arrivals, wine tastings with food pairings, discounts to members and more! www.thefrenchwinemerchant.wordpress.com.
GOURMET GALAXY - Now featuring Flat Creek Farm 100% Natural Cheeses. We also carry fresh pasta & other gourmet goodies! Available at our retail location or visit us at the local green markets. 561.835.0338.
HILLCREST COLLECTIONS - Featuring a collection of fine antique furniture, lighting & accessories from the 17th thru 19th centuries. Specializing in decorative & functional items to enhance interiors of distinction. Designers & collectors welcome. 561.833.1980 www.hillcrestantiques.com.
JENNIFER MILLER JEWELRY - For the jewelry lover or gift giver, we are often referred to as the place to shop for the "ultimate collection of fine and costume jewelry at every price point". Shop with us at 5 Via Mizner, Worth Avenue, PB. 561.659.9095.
MONÉ OPTICAL GALLERY - The best in European made eye glass frames paired with the latest lens technology for a custom pair of prescription eyeglasses with best acuity. Stop in for professional service. 561.659.6620 www.mypalmbeachoptical.com.
LUNCHEONS/LECTURES
COUDERT INSTITUTE - Don Thompson, discussion, February 10th, 9am-1pm. The New World Symphony Orchestra at Club Colette, February 13th. A Program with the U.S. Naval War College, discussion February 14th. 561.659.9752. www.coudertinstitute.com.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA - Church lecture tours the second and fourth Sunday September-November and January-May at 12:15pm. For more information call 561.655.4554 or view the flyer.
PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS - Knowledge & Knibbles - meet the director & actors of The Pittmen Painters, buffet lunch & discussion. February 15th, 11am-1pm. $25 per person. 561.514.4042 ext. 106 or lmandell@palmbeachdramaworks.org.
PRESERVATION FOUNDATION - Book Club - All That is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity by Marshall Berman, February 6 at 2pm. Free. Lecture - Architect Enrique Norten of TEN Arquitectos, February 9th at 2pm. Free to members, $20 non-members. For more information visit www.palmbeachpreservation.org.
ROTARY OF PALM BEACH - February 9 - Alan Stopek "Palm Beach As We Know It: The White Fly Epidemic"; February 16 - Dr. Jane Day, President "Underground Palm Beach"; February 23 - Hope Alswang, "For the Love of Art". Meets every Thursday at noon at The Breakers Hotel. Cost $40. For information contact Kim Parkey at 561.799.6154 or kimparkey@gmail.com.
SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS - Michael Wallis, “Cowboys and Indians: Myth and Reality in the American West”. Lecture February 7th at 3pm. Book Club Discussion - The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, the Royal Society & the Birth of the Modern World by Edward Dolnick. February 7th at 5:30pm & February 8th at 11am. 561.655.7227. www.fourarts.org.
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL - "The Rise of China: How Economic Reform is Creating a New Super Power", Dr. William Overholt, Harvard Kennedy School Senior Research Fellow Ash Center for Democratic Government. Sponsored by FedEx. February 9 at Palm Beach County Convention Center. 6pm - Reception; 6:30pm - Presentation. 561.236.1825 www.worldaffairsflorida.org.
EXTRAS...
BATES BUSINESS SERVICES - For help with your resumé, proofreading, transcripts and more, call Mary Kay Bates at 561.820.1428 or email wordlady1@comcast.net.
ISLAND LIVING TOURS - "Palm Beach Talk" with Leslie Diver. Will speak to your group/organization about the Town of Palm Beach. Call 561.868.7944. Palm Beach Bicycle tours, Saturdays at 9am, 90 minutes & cover 6 miles. $15 per person (bike rental extra). Reservations at 561.868.7944 or 561.659.4583.
PALM BEACH CHAMBER BREAKFAST MEETINGS
This year's theme will focus on the variety of marketing tools available to move your business plan to a higher level. Breakfasts are held at The Breakers Palm Beach. Meet & Greet at 7:45am, Program starts at 8:15am.
February 9th - Peter Yesawich, Ypartnership
March 8th - Pamela Fiori of Town & Country
April 12th - Annual Awards Breakfast
To sponsor a table for 10 for the remainder of the year
February - April $1000
March - April $ 700
April's Awards Breakfast $ 450
On Friday, February 17th, 32 charities will compete in the 2012 FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The top-three charities with the most online votes will be awarded a portion of $50,000. Please support your fellow chamber members by voting at www.ftigreatcharitychallenge.com.
The charities that are chamber members are:
American Red Cross, The Center for Family Services, Gulfstream Goodwill, Hanley Center, Hospice of Palm Beach County, Junior Achievement, Legal Aid Society, Palm Healthcare Foundation & South Florida Science Museum.
Here are the five books being considered for "Read Together Palm Beach County"
Buy Your Copies at Classic Bookshop & Vote at the next Chamber Breakfast!
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin
Digging to America by Ann Tyler
Last Train to Paradise by Les Standiford
Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino, Ronald Cotton & Erin Torneo
Zeitoun by Dave Eggers
For more information on the books and Read Palm Beach County, click here.
Submissions for the newsletter must be received by Monday at 12pm to be included in Thursday's newsletter.
