More than 300 women made a big ‘impact’ when they gathered for Impact 100 Palm Beach County’s Grand Awards Celebration to award $320,000 to five nonprofits in South County. Three recipients were each awarded a $100,000 High Impact Grant. They were: A
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The eighth annual arts, culture and music event assembled the biggest parade of stars in its history and featured the return of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman. ‘This year’s Festival of the Arts Boca was one of our best and most successful ever,’ said
Supporters of the Owls made waves at the school’s annual black-tie-optional event that raised more than $500,000 for scholarships and support for veterans and first-generation students. ‘The Making Waves Gala was a tremendous success,’ FAU President
The Caridad Center healthcare and dental clinic honored the 400 volunteers whose medical, dental, vision and social-services expertise enables the nonprofit clinic to provide 26,000 patient visits each year. The dinner celebrated the center’s quart
More than 100 girls modeled historical and modern fashions at the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s event. The two-hour show was attended by 900-plus guests who helped raise funds for youth-education programs. LEFT: Maya DiMisa, Caroline Cald
Members of the crowd enjoying the show include (l-r) Samathana Kent, Mary Raggazino, Marta Motz, Dan Funch, Sheree La Dove Funch, Denise Zimmerman, Rosa Feeney, Stacey Packer and Peggy Henry.
Designer Zac Posen is honored by the models at the end of
YMCA Inspiration Breakfast committee members: Jennifer Siesel, Alberto Echevarria, Chris Echevarria, Mary Workman, Megan Keenan, Gloria Hosh, Kery Knutson, Carl Foster, Alex Farnsworth, Teresa Harrington, Jon Kaye, Trina Chin Cheong, Pam Roulan and L
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater swept guests off their feet at the annual affair, which started with a performance in Dreyfoos Hall and ended with dinner in the Cohen Pavilion — all to raise money for the center’s education and outreach progra
The George Snow Scholarship Fund’s 21st-annual auction fundraiser attracted more than 450 ‘cowpokes’ for a foot-stompin’ good time. The event, which honored Robert Rollins with the Community Service Award and Lynn University with the Corporate Commun
Before a crowd of more than 550 board members, donors, employees and volunteers — all sporting their finest Western wear at the 12th-annual fundraiser for the Tri County Humane Society — leaders of the Boca Raton nonprofit announced a new name and lo
The 10th-annual fundraiser for Women’s Circle raised more than $200,000 and featured dinner, dancing and a silent auction attended and enjoyed by 200-plus guests. Pastor Julien Harris, of Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, was one of the inspirationa
More than 175 supporters of the School of the Arts Foundation attended a benefit for Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts that featured performances and art exhibitions by its students. There also was a live auction and a special dance number ch
No travel was required for a California-inspired food and wine event benefiting BocaLocals, a nonprofit organization that is trying to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis and stem-cell treatments. The afternoon reception offered a food stations, w
Celebrants gathered as a church family and honored each of this year’s recipients of the Christine E. Lynn Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Award, the Ronald G. Assaf Benefactor Award and the Stewardship Award during an evening of dining and dancing. Photo: H
Former U.S. Ambassador Stuart and Wilma Bernstein received the American Friends of The Hebrew University’s 2014 Scopus Award during the annual gala. Nearly 250 supporters gathered for a cocktail reception, dinner and special presentation. ‘The Scopus
To say the Armory Art Center’s wearable-art runway show was over the top in creative genius would be an understatement. A standing-room-only crowd of 300-plus cheered the inventive undertaking as 36 models strutted in everything from a multicolor en
A capacity crowd of almost 1,200 hospital supporters rocked out to the Beach Boys, with special guest John Stamos, at the 52nd annual fundraiser. The ball celebrated the establishment of the Marcus Neuroscience Institute, paid tribute to Honorary Cha
The Palm Beach Symphony kicked off its 40th season during a festive event with more than 100 returning members and guests. The symphony will present five spirited performances at five well-known establishments this year. “We are looking forward to a
In a benefit for the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, the museum had a grand-opening event in conjunction with the Debbie Rand Memorial Service League’s gala that raised $41,000. The gala inclu
Barbara and Stan Cook opened their home and garden for an event for The American Association of University Women to raise funds and promote STEM programs for middle-school girls. TOP: Chris Wurster and Abby Smith pose for a photo in the ‘Midnight in