An expertly curated, luxuriously produced compendium of all things Palm Beach, Palm Beach Illustrated brings to life personalities and takes you inside the exclusive homes, parties and interests of the world’s most affluent and influential people.
Every day for the past two years, I’ve been watching One West Palm being built at the north end of the downtown area, around the corner from Palm Beach Illustrated’s offices. This part of the city has historically had less robust building activity—but all that is changing. With major projects like this, plus the evolution of new “districts” at Clear Lake, Currie Park, and the North Railroad Avenue area (Nora), West Palm Beach is growing beyond the traditional hot spots of Clematis Street and Flagler Drive. If you don’t think our city is becoming a major metropolitan area, I invite you to look up at the assembly of cranes crowding the skyline, and then turn to page 104 for Skye Sherman’s excellent report, “Tomorrow Land.” It’s staggering to consider how…
The month of February is high season for galas, giving, and get-togethers. Events to benefit worthy causes are as much a part of the year-round Palm Beach environment as ocean breezes. Before my wife, Lauren, and I decamped from Miami for Palm Beach two years ago, galas were a challenge. Changing from business attire into tuxedos and gowns at the Palm Beach Illustrated offices was no small feat. I know, cry me a river! Palm Beach Illustrated has long partnered with organizations large and small that provide important services for some of the county’s most deserving residents. Evening events in February such as galas for American Heart, the Palm Beach Symphony, and Maltz Jupiter Theatre keep the nighttime glamorous and these organizations thriving. February also signals the return of the annual…
Home Away from Home Make yourself comfortable at AKA West Palm, the city’s newest hotel residences nestled in the heart of downtown. The property is a haven for business travelers, long-term vacationers, short-term residents, and everyone in between, with a bevy of amenities, suite styles, and forthcoming dining options to help guests feel right at home. Get the details at palmbeachillustrated.com/akawestpalm. ON ICE THE PALM BEACH SHOW RETURNS FEBRUARY 16-21, TOUTING EXHIBITS OF THE FINEST JEWELRY, ART, ANTIQUES, AND DESIGN BY ARTISTS AND CREATORS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE. ONE SUCH EXHIBITOR IS JEWELRY ARTIST NEHA DANI, WHOSE SCULPTURAL HIGH JEWELRY HAS WON THE HEARTS OF COLLECTORS. AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW, DANI WILL DEBUT STUNNING NEW PIECES, INCLUDING A MOONSTONE AND DIAMOND PENDANT FROM HER GLACIERS SERIES. LEARN MORE ABOUT DANI’S…
ARCHIVAL EVENING WHO: Historical Society of Palm Beach County WHAT: Twentieth Annual Archival Evening WHERE: Sailfish Club of Florida, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests paid tribute to Archival Evening honoree George T. Elmore for his impact on Palm Beach County as a businessman and philanthropist. SCULPTURE IN MOTION WHO: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens WHAT: Sixth Annual Sculpture in Motion WHERE: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Pre- and post-war automobiles rolled into the beloved annual exhibition celebrating art, nature, and history, where renowned automotive historians led tours of the impressive collection. EVEY FINE ART RECEPTION WHO: Evey Fine Art WHAT: Mauro Bergonzoli Exhibition Opening Reception WHERE: Evey Fine Art, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests toured Bergonzoli’s works, most recently on view at the Museum Schaezlerpalais in Augsburg, Germany, including the…
OPEN UP Game, set, match! One of the most exciting sporting events of the season returns February 10-19. A 10-day stop on the ATP Tour, the Delray Beach Open takes place at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center and puts the game’s biggest names head-tohead—not to mention the sideline highlights such as themed parties, amateur tennis matches, live music and art performances, and top-shelf food and beverage offerings. Here, find our brief spectators’ guide. (yellowtennisball.com) Be on the lookout for top tennis talent: Everyone who’s anyone in tennis—from longtime legends to tomorrow’s stars—will be in the crowd or on the courts. Headlining this year’s lineup are Canadian favorite Denis Shapovalov, all-time ace leader John Isner, and world top 10 player Taylor Fritz, who was recently featured in the Netflix…
In theory, parents have come a long way in the work-life-balance conundrum. But in practice, it sometimes still feels like we have to choose. Boca Raton’s first family-friendly co-working space puts the best of both worlds under one roof by combining child care and co-working sessions. Child & Co. opened in October and offers hourly private offices—complete with stylish wallpapers and backgrounds created with lengthy Zoom calls in mind—alongside spaces where children under 4 can learn and play nearby. Inspired by their own personal and professional needs, husband-and-wife team Adrienne and Joseph Paolini founded Child & Co. in order to give families an option beyond the traditional work and child care paradigm. Child & Co. offers drop-in child care (with staff trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use), a…
