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SUMMARY:Lilly Pulitzer Shopping Event Supporting Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Mother’s Day\, the community is invited to shop for a cause with Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach at Lilly Piltzer on Worth Avenue. \n10% of all purchases during this event will be donated to Pace to support the second-chance school’s girls and its programs in Palm Beach County. \nTo learn more\, visit www.pacecenter.org. \n### \nAbout Pace Center for Girls\nPace provides free year-round middle and high school academics\, case management\, counseling\, and life skills development in a safe and supportive environment that recognizes and deals with past trauma and builds upon girls’ individual strengths. Dedicated to meeting the social\, emotional\, and educational needs of girls\, Pace has a successful and proven program model that has changed the life trajectory of more than 40\,000 girls and is recognized as one of the nation’s leading advocates for girls in need. For more information on Pace Center for Girls\, visit www.pacecenter.org.
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LOCATION:Lilly Pulitzer\, 240 Worth Avenue\, Palm Beach\, FL\, FL\, 33480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity Events
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SUMMARY:Dink & Discover: A Morning of Wellness & Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning dedicated to your game\, your health\, and your community. \nDink & Discover is a fundraising event bringing women together for a fresh take on pickleball\, one that goes beyond play and focuses on longevity\, wellness\, and connection. \nForget the formal lectures. This is a thoughtfully curated morning featuring discovery sessions\, great food\, and meaningful conversations designed to help you play smarter and stay in the game longer. \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \n9:30AM-11AM From the moment you enter the beautiful Boca West Country Club you will be greeted with a warm welcome to begin your journey to wellness. \nVisit multiple professionally stations manned by trainers\, physical therapists and nutrition experts to show you the latest in building a healthy lifestyle before and after play. \nShop for the latest in gifts\, fashion and accessories to support the Foundation \n11AM -12:30PM Enter the grand ballroom for a satisfying lunch and program.
URL:https://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/event/dink-discover-a-morning-of-wellness-luncheon/
LOCATION:Boca West Country Club\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Benefit
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SUMMARY:The 5K For Our Community
DESCRIPTION:Join the inaugural iTHINK Community Foundation “The 5K For Our Community” at John Prince Park\, Eric Call Pavilion\, 4756 South Congress Ave.\, Lake Worth\, FL. Registration is $45. Proceeds benefit the iTHINK Community Foundation’s programs to support initiatives that impact local children and families. For more information or to register\, visit https://www.ithinkfi.org/community/foundation/5k.
URL:https://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/event/the-5k-for-our-community/
LOCATION:John Prince Park\, 4759 S Congress Ave\, Lake Worth\, United States
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SUMMARY:NSAL Florida Honors Mr. Palm Beach at Celebrate the Arts
DESCRIPTION:NSAL Florida Presents Celebrate the Arts\, Honoring Rob Russell\nBOCA RATON\, FL – The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Florida is thrilled to announce its spectacular annual fundraiser\, Celebrate the Arts\, taking place at The Wick Theatre’s immersive Museum Club on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM. The dazzling evening\, which champions young emerging talent\, will honor Palm Beach social and cultural icon\, Rob Russell\, with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The event will be Co-chaired by NSAL leaders Arlene Herson and Shari Upbin\, with Marilynn Wick serving as Honorary Chair. Tickets are $375 and include a lavish dinner and entertainment programming featuring an all-star lineup of Rob’s cabaret friends\, along with performances by NSAL artists and the Boca Train Jazz Quartet. Tickets and sponsorships at www.nsalflorida.org.\nAcclaimed artists who will be performing in honor of their good friend Rob Russell include\, Carole J. Bufford\, direct from her sold out engagement at Birdland; Broadway star Avery Sommers; Grammy Award nominee Deborah Silver; Post Modern Jukebox performer Ariana Savalas; Anthony Nunziata\, direct from the Café Carlyle in NYC; international chanteuse Kathy Oneill; Las Vegas ‘Hall of Fame’ performer Copeland Davis; Legends Radio hosts Jill and Rich Switzer\, all backed by an outstanding band including Paul Shewchuk on bass\, percussionist Frank Derrick\, with Musical Director Bobby Peaco.\nCelebrate the Arts is the cornerstone of NSAL Florida’s annual fundraising efforts\, providing critical scholarships and financial awards that allow young artists to advance their careers\, attend prestigious training programs\, and compete at the national level. The gala underscores the Florida nonprofit’s over 40-year history and the National organization’s seventy-year legacy of nurturing talent across the nation.\nShari Upbin\, NSAL Florida Board member and event co-chair\, emphasized the critical need for philanthropic support in maintaining this pipeline of talent. “NSAL Florida is more than just an organization; it’s a vital lifeline for young people dedicated to the arts\,” said Upbin. “In an environment where arts funding is perpetually fragile\, every donation we receive is an investment in a budding artist’s future\, ensuring they have the resources and mentorship needed to turn their immense promise into professional success.”\nThis year’s gala will shine a spotlight on Rob Russell\, known throughout South Florida as a legendary cabaret performer and cultural ambassador. The evening will be filled with music\, as Rob’s acclaimed cabaret friends will be performing.\nReflecting on the choice of honoree and the importance of the event\, co-chair and renowned television host Arlene Herson stated\, “Rob Russell is truly wonderful—a genuine champion of classic American music and a bright presence in our community. Celebrate the Arts is essential because it validates the dreams of these young artists and provides the financial backing that transforms emerging talent into sustainable careers. It’s an evening where every ticket purchased directly fuels the cultural landscape of tomorrow.”\nDuring the event\, a couple of outstanding NSAL Florida scholarship and competition winners will also perform. To learn more about the organization\, visit www.nsalflorida.org.\nHonoree Profile: Rob Russell\nRob Russell was born and raised in Babylon\, New York. Rob’s interest in showbiz started at a very young age\, being the neighbor of Bob Keeshan\, famously known as Captain Kangaroo. Rob visited the CBS Television Studios in New York City as a young boy to watch the Captain Kangaroo TV Show being filmed. Rob’s parents\, Bob & Marian Russell\, were big Broadway enthusiasts and took the family to countless Broadway shows. Rob performed throughout his childhood in almost all the school productions. During his very active childhood\, Rob was also a champion swimmer who usually showed up at theater and music rehearsals with wet hair.\nHe went on to study musical theater at the State University of New York at Fredonia with the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center\, where Rob continued to study and perform. Rob also studied at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting\, graduating top of his class. As an up-and-coming actor\, Rob auditioned and performed every chance he got\, and in between gigs he modeled\, did voiceovers for answering machines\, bartended\, waited tables\, and even did singing telegrams.\nRob moved to Florida and co-founded and managed the renowned Royal Room Cabaret at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach for nearly 20 years\, where he brought in and performed with a huge array of Broadway and Television Stars. The Royal Room was hailed “The Best Place for Cabaret on the Planet” by The Palm Beach Post. Rob recently recorded an album celebrating the Great American Songbook and is presently writing a book about his interesting life in showbiz working with many incredible celebrities. Rob has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center coached by 10 Time Tony Award Winner Tommy Tune\, and the Kravis Center with 16 Time Grammy Award Winner David Foster\, where Rob received a rousing standing ovation. He regularly performs throughout South Florida and hosts the very popular Rob Russell’s Open Mic at Cafe Centro. He can be heard internationally on Legends Radio 100.3 FM and sits on the Board of Directors for The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook. The love of the arts is in Rob’s heart and soul.\nEvent Details:\n• What: Celebrate the Arts\n• When: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM\n• Where: The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum’s Museum Club\, Boca Raton\, FL\n• Honoring: Rob Russell (Lifetime Achievement Award)\n• Tickets: $375 per person\, including a lavish dinner and show.\n• To Purchase Tickets or Sponsorships: Please visit NSALFlorida.org/events\nAbout NSAL Florida The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) aims to discover talented young people at the beginning of their careers and provides scholarships and competitions in art\, dance\, drama\, literature\, music\, and musical theatre\, working to advance their careers and support creative opportunities. Excelling at the chapter level allows competitors to progress to national competitions\, where many stars have been discovered. Among these are Shirley MacLaine\, actress/dancer/writer; Jessye Norman\, opera singer; Megan Hilty\, Broadway and television star; Awadagin Pratt\, pianist; Amanda McKerrow\, prima ballerina; and opera star sensation Nadine Sierra\, who was discovered through the Florida Chapter competition. For more information about NSAL scholarships\, competitions\, and how to become a supporter\, please visit www.NSALFlorida.org.
URL:https://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/event/nsal-florida-honors-mr-palm-beach-at-celebrate-the-arts/
LOCATION:The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum\, 7901 North Federal Highway Boca Raton\, FL 33487\, United States
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