’Tis the season of Palm Beach! The social calendar has been buzzing in our paradise, so let’s take a sneak peak at some fab events ahead!
BY: ERIC VINER
69th Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball
attended the Palm Beach Heart Ball
“Cheers to 100” is the theme of this year’s 69th Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball, set for February 15. Celebrating 100 years of the American Heart Association and its profound impact on cardiovascular research and awareness.
The Palm Beach Heart Ball unites supporters with a shared purpose to raise the critical funds needed to ensure that the work continues. The evening will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, program, live auction and an “open your heart” moment, which raises critical funds for this worthy cause.
Kravis Center Annual Gala
Each year, the Kravis Center Gala is a celebration that honors the center’s artistic excellence, educational
initiatives, and community engagement, all while thanking its loyal donors for their continued support. This year, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts brings some major star power to its main stage for its Gala on February 16.
Guests will be treated to a performance by 16-time Grammy award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer David Foster; acclaimed singer and Broadway star Katharine McPhee (who is also married to Foster); and Grammy award-winning international multiplatinum-selling singer LeAnn Rimes.
Chairing the gala are long-standing Kravis Centersupporters William A. Meyer and Kristen and David Lambert. Honorary chairs are Monika E. Preston and Kathryn C. Vecellio.
25th Annual Old Bags Luncheon Silver Jubilee
The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County will hold its annual Old Bags Luncheon Silver Jubilee on February 21 at The Breakers Palm Beach Hotel. The event will include a silent auction featuring new and gently used designer handbags, as well as a lunch in one of The Breakers oceanfront ballrooms.
Multimedia superstar Martha Stewart will be the celebrity speaker. The chairs include Robin Gillen, Tim Johnson, and Fernando Wong, and the honorary chairs will be Tammy Pompea and Diane Smith.
The Society of the Four Arts Enchanted Evening in Eternal Egypt and Cleopatra 1963 Gala: A Legendary Night
in Luxor
The Society of the Four Arts will be doing double duty in February, hosting two high-profile events. First, on the 23rd, is the Enchanted Evening in Eternal Egypt, featuring a magical evening on the “Nile,” with reminders of kings, queens, and pharaohs.
Then on February 24, guests will be transported back in time to 1963, and onto the film set of the Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton epic Cleopatra. Attendees will experience a spectacular evening of dinner, dancing, performative art, and more!
All proceeds for both events will benefit the Society of the Four Arts and its exciting lineup of cultural programming, including art exhibitions, notable speakers, concerts, and educational programs.
amfAR Gala
The much-anticipated amfAR Palm Beach Gala returns for its third consecutive year on March 2. This time, it
takes place at the residence of James and Lisa Cohen and honors the legendary singer Dionne Warwick. Fellow Palm Beacher and celebrated designer Tom Ford will award Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger with the Philanthropic Leadership award.
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and advocacy.
The Guild Hall Visionaries Benefit Luncheon
The Guild Hall Visionaries Benefit Luncheon will take place on March 14 at The Colony Hotel. Founder and creative director of LoveShackFancy, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, will be recognized as the 2024 Visionary.
She will be speaking at the event alongside Sarah Wetenhall, the owner and CEO of The Colony Hotel. Guests can immerse themselves in the stories of these creative visionaries and be inspired by their work.
