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Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Welcomes Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

CULTURE & COCKTAILS recently hosted comedy writer Alan Zweibel. 2025 is the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live and the legendary Alan Zweibel was one of the show’s original writers. Check out photos from the event.

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.

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.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben Returns With A Dramatic Conversation On January 8
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023

Join the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County at CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben on January 8 for a dramatic conversation.

Photos: Go Inside CULTURE & COCKTAILS at The Ben
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 12, 2023

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, said that around 120 sip-and-chat fans attended this season’s final CULTURE & COCKTAILS held on March 6 in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben in downtown West Palm Beach. Check out photos here!

Culture & Cocktails at The Ben Concludes Season With Regan Rohde On Acting, Adventures & Art
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, promises that this season's final CULTURE & COCKTAILS will be particularly zesty. The informative and fun event will again be held in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben in downtown West Palm Beach.

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Welcomes 150 Chat Fans to Season's First CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2022

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed nearly 150 guests to last week's CULTURE & COCKTAILS, kicking off the 18th season of the popular series.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS Series Launches 18th Season Next Week At The Ben In West Palm Beach
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2022

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County has announced the 18th annual season of one of its most popular series: CULTURE & COCKTAILS at The Ben, November 2022- March 2023

Photos: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Hosts Legislative Arts Advocacy Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022

On Friday, 30 legislators and representatives from the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation spent the day touring local arts and cultural spaces.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben Presents Photographer/Raconteur Bonnie Lautenberg, May 9
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2022

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, today announced that this season's third 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.

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 Postpones Opening Conversation to May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2022

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County today announced that the first event of CULTURE & COCKTAILS, originally scheduled for January 10, has been postponed to Monday, May 9. The decision was made with an abundance of caution and concern for guests and staff due to the current surge of COVID infections. All current RSVPs/tickets for next Monday will be honored for the new date at no additional cost.

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.

The New CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben Announces 2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2021

 Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County today announced 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.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS to Spotlight Wayne Hosford and Stars of Tomorrow in Free Virtual Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2021

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County today announced that the 16th annual season of CULTURE & COCKTAILS will conclude with its traditional musical finale. The fun theme for this all-virtual season of C&C was Cool People Doing Neat Stuff!

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Presents BOSOM BUDDIES: A DISHY CHAT BETWEEN FAITH PRINCE & ROB RUSSELL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2021

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed 100+ online visitors to this season’s second CULTURE & COCKTAILS this week. The fun theme of this season’s series of “Conversations” is Cool People Doing Neat Stuff!