Harry Benson News

The Colony Hotel - which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as 'probably the best place for cabaret on the planet' - will ring in 2016 with three major parties.

The Colony Hotel - which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as 'probably the best place for cabaret on the planet' - will ring in 2016 with three major parties.

Returning Favorites Include Billy Stritch & Jim Caruso, Nicole Henry, Nicolas King, Aaron Weinstein & Bucky Pizzarelli, The Four Freshmen and Tommy Tune

The Colony Hotel – the center of Palm Beach Society since 1947 – celebrated a $9-million “re-imagining” by internationally renowned decorator Carleton Varney less than a year ago. This week, the landmark boutique hotel is launching the next phase of its extraordinary property-wide re-do focused on The Colony's Pavilion ballroom and meeting space, three luxury penthouses and seven charming two-bedroom villas.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County launches this week a new art&culture product designed with the tourist in mind. The Annual Cultural Guide 2015 will be sent to cultural tourists in New York and Boston in the hopes it will not only stimulate a visit, but a visit to any one of more than 200 world-class arts organizations in the county.

'It's What Your See' lecture series: Harry Benson speaks at a Cultural Council luncheon on how he sees the world and translates his vision into compelling photos. It all takes place at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, Fla., on Monday, January 13, 2014 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Jenny Gersten, Artistic Director) will honor the Festival's renowned Training Programs at its Annual Benefit, 'We The Future,' to be held on Monday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Edison Ballroom in New York City (240 West 47th Street), it was announced today. The evening, hosted by Award-winning comedian (and Williamstown veteran) Lewis Black, will feature former WTF alumni Tony Goldwyn (Promises, Promises; 1981 Non-Equity Company), Kathryn Hahn (Revolutionary Road, 1997 Non-Equity Company) and Constantine Maroulis ('American Idol,' 2002 WTF Apprentice), performing with members of the 2011 Apprentice and Non-Equity companies.

The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Jenny Gersten, Artistic Director) will honor the Festival's renowned Training Programs at its Annual Benefit, 'We The Future,' to be held on Monday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Edison Ballroom in New York City (240 West 47th Street), it was announced today.

The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Jenny Gersten, Artistic Director) will honor the Festival's renowned Training Programs at its Annual Benefit, 'We The Future,' to be held on Monday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Edison Ballroom in New York City (240 West 47th Street), it was announced today. The evening, hosted by Award-winning comedian (and Williamstown veteran) Lewis Black, will feature former WTF alumni Tony Goldwyn (Promises, Promises; 1981 Non-Equity Company), Kathryn Hahn (Revolutionary Road, 1997 Non-Equity Company) and Constantine Maroulis ('American Idol,' 2002 WTF Apprentice), performing with members of the 2011 Apprentice and Non-Equity companies.

In 1958, 14-year-old Robert James 'Bobby' Fischer stunned the chess world by becoming the youngest grandmaster in history, launching a career that would make him a legend. Over the next decade and a half, his breathtaking rise to the top of the game riveted the world and inspired an international chess phenomenon. Then, at the apex of his success, Fischer disappeared from the public eye.

In 1958, 14-year-old Robert James 'Bobby' Fischer stunned the chess world by becoming the youngest grandmaster in history, launching a career that would make him a legend. Over the next decade and a half, his breathtaking rise to the top of the game riveted the world and inspired an international chess phenomenon. Then, at the apex of his success, Fischer disappeared from the public eye.

Jackie Onassis sued him. Marlon Brando broke his jaw. To the people he pursued, legendary paparazzo Ron Galella was a bandit stealing their images, yet he created some of the most iconic celebrity images of the modern era.

This week Playboy announced its online 'Fall Fashion Guide' which launched to coincide with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. It features prominent actor, dancer and model Nick Adams to help showcase the Americana-inspired autumnal styles. Adams, 25, recently starred in Broadway's 'A Chorus Line' as Larry and soon will be recognized for his upcoming 2(x)ist underwear campaign. The talented and very busy young actor let BroadwayWorld TV tag along as he spent the day at the Playboy offices in preparation for the online pictorials launch.

Almost two years ago, Playboy's Fashion Director Joseph DeAcetis launched the popular 'Playboy Style' section to serve as an online extension of the magazine's monthly, multi-page fashion pictorials. Today, Playboy announced its 'Fall Fashion Guide' (www.playboy.com/style) -- which launches to coincide with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week -- featuring a prominent actor and model to help showcase the Americana-inspired autumnal styles. Nick Adams, 25, recently starred in Broadway's 'A Chorus Line' as Larry -- opposite Mario Lopez -- and soon will be recognized for his upcoming 2(x)ist underwear campaign.