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Café Centro To Host Two New Year’s Eve Dinner Parties With Live Music
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2025

Café Centro will present two New Year’s Eve dinner parties featuring live music in West Palm Beach. Performers scheduled for the evening include Rob Russell, the Copeland Davis Trio, Kim Forman, Kathy O’Neill, and Ray Chang.

Copeland Davis and Avery Sommers to Perform at LIVE AT THE SUNSET LOUNGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

Two of South Florida's most loved musicians and powerhouse performers will celebrate their musical roots at the historic landmark and magnificently restored Sunset Lounge in West Palm Beach.

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Attracts 100+ To Jazzy Conversation With Music On The Sunset Lounge
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed more than 100 fans of cool conversation and hot music to this season’s final CULTURE & COCKTAILS, held last week in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben Hotel in downtown West Palm Beach. See photos of the event.

Avery Sommers Returns To Cafe Centro This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

Following her recent sold-out concert at Café Centro, Broadway and Cabaret Star Avery Sommers will return for another solo performance in April, once again produced by legendary pianist Copeland Davis.

Avery Sommers To Return To Café Centro in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024

Following her recent sold-out concert at Café Centro, Broadway and Cabaret Star Avery Sommers will return for another solo performance in April, once again produced by legendary pianist Copeland Davis.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben To Reunite Authors James Patterson & Leslie Gray Streeter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben reunites authors James Patterson & Leslie Gray Streeter on February 5. Join the conversation at the rooftop ballroom of The Ben in West Palm Beach.

Café Centro Expands ROB RUSSELL'S OPEN MIC to Twice a Month in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024

Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” is doubling his popular monthly musical series at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

Avery Sommers Comes to Cafe Centro in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023

 For her first solo concert in more than a year, Avery Sommers, one of South Florida’s most beloved entertainers and favorite singers is returning for an intimate and deliciously triumphant performance at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

Photos: The Palm Beach Cabaret Season Launches at Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 4, 2023

Entertainer Rob Russell, aka Mr. Palm Beach entered a room full of cheering music devotees at Cafe Centro last night and hosted the unofficial start of the Cabaret season at the popular Palm Beach dinner/music venue. Check out photos here!

LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute To Avery Sommers Comes to Arts Garage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2023

Only a limited number of tickets are still available for the very special benefit concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by Music Director Phil Hinton (piano) with Frank Derrick on drums and Val Shaffer on bass.

Tickets On Sale Now For LOVING AVERY at Arts Garage
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

Tickets are now available for purchase for a very special benefit concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by Music Director Phil Hinton (piano) with Frank Derrick on drums and Val Shaffer on bass.

Arts Garage To Present LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute To Avery Sommers, July 23
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2023

Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced a very special upcoming concert: LOVING AVERY: A Musical Salute to Avery Sommers to be headlined by singers Rob Russell and Anthony Nunziata—along with special guests Copeland Davis, Patty Chamberlain, Tony Siders, and Meri Ziev, backed by Music Director Phil Hinton (piano) with Frank Derrick on drums and Val Shaffer on bass.

Photos: Rob Russell Launches Open Mic Series at Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 7, 2023

There have been many successful launches in Florida but the  musical lift off last night at Cafe Centro (which is Palm Beach's ground zero for live entertainment) had many stars.   Rob Russell’s Open Mic Series made it’s debut and his line-up of singers ignited an evening of diverse singing styles. 

Photos: Avery Sommers Joins Copeland Davis at Cafe Centro Opening
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 20, 2022

Jazz/Pop pianist Copeland Davis began his residency at Cafe Centro last night and the evening took an exciting turn as a slew of soul singers in the audience joined for his opening night.  Copeland is a favorite of Dick Robinson’s Legends Radio and Taylor Morgan “Legends Afternoons with Taylor” host was in the house for some of the introductions. 

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben Welcomes 120+ Music Fans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed more than 120 music fans to last week’s CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS at The Ben to Return With Singer Deborah Silver & Songwriter Dennis Lambert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, today announced that this season’s next CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversation will again be held live in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben, located at 251 N. Narcissus Avenue in West Palm Beach.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben Presents Renowned Design Duo Badgley Mischka
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2022

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed approximately 170 guests to this season's opening CULTURE & COCKTAILS—the first live “Conversation” in two years.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben Launches Live in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2022

February 22, 2022) After two event postponements due to COVID surges, Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, today announced that this season's CULTURE & COCKTAILS series will launch live at last in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben, located at 251 N. Narcissus Avenue in West Palm Beach. Free valet parking will be provided.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS Postpones Tasty Conversation With Three Talented Chefs To November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County today announced that the CULTURE & COCKTAILS, originally scheduled for February 7, has been postponed to Monday, November 7.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben Opens Season With WASHINGTON TO WARHOL, January 10
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2021

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County today announced the launch next month of the 17th annual season of one of its most popular series, but with a new name, new focus, and new location: The New CULTURE & COCKTAILS at The Ben, January – April 2022.