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CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben to Present Rob Russell & Avery Sommers
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS brings back two longtime favorites- Rob Russell and Avery Sommers- and frequent musical performers along with several surprise guests.

Rat Pack Trivia Night at The Ben to Take Place in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

For all Frank Sinatra fans looking for a ring-a-ding-ding good time packed with scooby-doobie-doo delights, Rat Pack Trivia Night at The Ben is the perfect, tune-packed place to be. Learn how to purchase tickets.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben To Return With Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

Comedy writer Alan Zweibel will be joining Culture & Cocktails at The Ben in January. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to attend the event!

ROB RUSSELL'S OPEN MIC Comes to WPB's Café Centro
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

On Wicked Wednesday, October 30, Master Showman Rob Russell, who is widely recognized as “Mr. Palm Beach,” will be hosting a “Spooktacular” Halloween Party at Café Centro, located at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

Deborah Silver Comes to Arts Garage This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Arts Garage will present the new show by the two-time Billboard #1 charting artist praised by legendary music producer Quincy Jones as “The Real Deal”: Deborah Silver will perform 'Basie, Beatles & Beyond' on October 27 (Sunday) at 7 pm.

Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Announces 20th Season Of CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

The Cultural Council will present three CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations in early 2025 featuring some exciting personalities from the worlds of entertainment—all at our beautiful venue,

Photos: Deborah Silver Plays City Winery
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 14, 2024

One thing is for sure: when Deborah Silver appears live, that special kind of energetic excitement, elusive on her award-winning recordings, videos, and social media platforms, becomes unleashed in the venue that the “glitter & grits” vocalist performs in. And so it was last night at The City Winery in New York City. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: Peter Cincotti Continues Residency at Cafe Carlyle
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 16, 2024

 Dick Robinson, founder of The Society For The Preservation of The Great American Songbook (SPGAS) and Legends Radio (WLML) was in the house for a performance by Peter Cincotti, who is in the midst of a residency in the historic Woody Allen Monday spot. 

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.

Photos: Danny Bacher Brings His Swing Party To Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 20, 2024

Last night Danny Bacher, the award-winning singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and entertainer brought his “Swing Party” to Cafe Centro. Check out photos here!

Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook Dedicates Gala to Brian Mulroney
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2024

Celebrate the legacy of former Canada PM Brian Mulroney at the SPGAS Benefactors Gala on March 24.

The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook Hosts Gala in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook is hosting its 2024 Benefactors Gala at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 24, at 6 pm.

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.

Photos: Billy Stritch Plays Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 19, 2024

What made last night so special was how he curated the evening of songs ranging from Broadway and Hollywood Musicals, to  Jazz, Gershwin and Irving Berlin, as always, exhibiting his innate charm and knowledge. Check out photos here!

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.

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: 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.