The Music & Fun Move Up the Street for Two More Thursdays
(June 15, 2009 – West Palm Beach, FL ) As the City of West Palm Beach continues the downtown waterfront revitalization project, the FREE weekly Thursday night concert, Clematis by Night, will remain at City Center through the end of the month. Clematis by Night will continue the music and fun at the City Center Courtyard, located on the corner of Clematis Street and Dixie Highway, for the next two Thursday nights: June 18 and June 25 , until the work around Centennial Square is completed.
Clematis by Night is held every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy great live music, mix and mingle with friends, and do a little sidewalk shopping. Clematis by Night will return to its normal venue in Centennial Square on Thursday, July 9, 2009. There will be NO Clematis by Night on Thursday, July 2 as the City prepares for its 4 th on Flagler Independence Day celebration.
Residents should also by aware of the following road closures during the move of Clematis by Night:
Clematis by Night Road Closures : On June 18 and June 25, Dixie Highway will be closed to traffic between Banyan Boulevard and Clematis Street from 2:00-11:00 p.m. In addition, Clematis Street will be closed to traffic between Dixie Highway and Quadrille Boulevard from 2:00-11:00 p.m.
Clematis by Night is produced by the City of West Palm Beach and sponsored by Wachovia, Clear Channel Radio, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Heineken, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and many others. For more information, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit the website at www.clematisbynight.net
The Music & Fun Move Up the Street for the Next Three Thursday Nights
(May 26, 2009 – West Palm Beach, FL) As the City of West Palm Beach continues the downtown waterfront revitalization project, its FREE weekly Thursday night concert will move up the street during work around Centennial Square. Clematis by Night will move the music and fun to the new City Center Courtyard, located on the corner of Clematis Street and Dixie Highway, for the next three Thursday nights: May 28, June 4 and June 11.
Clematis by Night is held every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy great live music, mix and mingle with friends, and do a little sidewalk shopping. Clematis by Night will return to its normal venue in Centennial Square on Thursday, June 18, 2009.
Following are additional scheduling changes that residents should also be aware of:
Clematis by Night Road Closures: On May 28, June 4 and June 11, Dixie Highway will be closed to traffic between Banyan Boulevard and Clematis Street from 2:00-11:00 p.m. In addition, Clematis Street will be closed to traffic between Dixie Highway and Quadrille Boulevard from 2:00-11:00 p.m.
Centennial Square Fountain:
Due to electrical work, the Clematis Street fountain in Centennial Square will be closed for a period of approximately two weeks beginning Monday, June 1, 2009. Signs are being put in place to notify people of this temporary closure.
Clematis by Night is produced by the City of West Palm Beach and sponsored by Wachovia, Clear Channel Radio, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Heineken, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and many others. For more information, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit the website at www.clematisbynight.net.
(May 15, 2009 – West Palm Beach, FL) Looking for the area’s Hot Spot to Chill? Clematis by Night is it! Join us every Thursday night at the coolest hangout in downtown West Palm Beach from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Centennial Square. This FREE weekly event features the area’s best rock, R&B, reggae, Latin, blues, soul and swing music. Clematis by Night is the place to be every Thursday for great music, a taste of mouth-watering foods, sidewalk shopping for the trendiest items around, and fun in the fountain. Clematis by Night is produced by the City of West Palm Beach and brought to you by Wachovia, Clear Channel Radio, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Heineken, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and many others. For more information, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit the website at www.clematisbynight.net.
This summer Thursday nights are getting even hotter! On the second Thursday of each month, guests can get two great events for the price of one by doing the “Hot Hop” between Clematis by Night and the Norton’s Museum’s new Art After Dark event. Clematis by Night patrons can jump aboard Hop Palm, the new electric vehicles that are a fun, safe, eco-friendly way of getting around downtown West Palm Beach for FREE. The Hop Palm cars will take patrons to the Norton Museum to check out the new Art After Dark event for more fun including art, music, film and refreshments. Admission to Art After Dark is $8.00 for adults, $3 for ages 13 to 21, and children 12 and under and Museum Members are FREE. Event patrons can pick up a $2.00 off admission to Art After Dark coupon at Clematis by Night and register to win great prizes from the Norton including free tickets to Art After Dark and a free Norton Museum Membership. The Hop Palm cars will run continuously between both events from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., so that event patrons can “hot hop” between both events at their convenience. For more information about Hop Palm, please visit www.hopcities.com, and for more information about the Norton Museum’s Art After Dark, please visit www.norton.org.
Clematis by Night Featured Entertainment
JUNE – AUGUST 2009
JUNE 4 CLEMATIS BY NIGHT AT CITY CENTER
Featuring RAQUEL WILLIAMSwww.raquelwilliamssings.com
Clematis by Night will be moving the fun and music up the street this Thursday to the new City Center Courtyard at the corner of Clematis and Dixie. Raquel Williams is a world-class vocalist and a favorite among South Florida music fans. Boasting a four-octave range and an eclectic style, Raquel effortlessly moves through a variety of genres, from Jazz, Motown and R & B to big band, swing, and dance. Her talent, energy and passion have taken her to some impressive venues, and now Raquel is bringing her dynamic performance to Clematis by Night.
A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the Broadway Re-Investment Coalition.
JUNE 11* CLEMATIS BY NIGHT AT CITY CENTER
Featuring TERRY HANCKwww.terryhanck.net
Clematis by Night will be moving the fun and music up the street this Thursday to the new City Center Courtyard at the corner of Clematis and Dixie. Terry Hanck is well known for his hard blowing sax, incredible range and gusty vocals. Hanck was heavily influenced by the blues, soul and jazz music of the 50’s and early 60’s and now plays a signature mix of New Orleans Gumbo, West Coast Jump and East Bay Funk, all delivered with a heavy dose of blues and soul. Follow the massive groove of this singer, sax man and songwriter to Clematis by Night.
A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the Okeeheelee Youth Baseball Allstars.
*Do the Hot Hop! Jump aboard Hop Palm, downtown’s new electric cars, and hop on over to the Norton Museum’s “Art After Dark” for more fun including art, music, film and refreshments.
JUNE 18 MIGHTY QUINN www.mightyquinnband.com
Experience the phenomenon of “The Mightiest Band in the Land” when they perform your favorite rock and roll classics at Clematis by Night. This high-energy, interactive band is guaranteed to bring your recommended daily allowance of great rock and roll from yesterday and today including everything from Guns N Roses to Green Day.
A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the Palm Beach County Chapter of ACLU.
JUNE 25 MARIJAH & THE REGGAE ALL-STARSwww.marijahmusic.com
Move your feet, and your soul, to the stirring island sounds of Marijah and the Reggae All-stars. This local artist will perform your favorite reggae tunes as well as some original songs. Marijah will get you movin’ as she brings the groove to Reggae Night at Clematis by Night. A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the 1st Studio Arts & Cultural Center.
JULY 2 NO CbN. ENJOY 4TH ON FLAGLER!
JULY 9* EGO TRIPPwww.myspace.com/egotrippband
This rockin’ local band delivers the best of rock, alternative, and classic rock with passion and energy to spare. Ego Tripp has been touring Ft. Lauderdale and the Palm Beaches and will now make their way to Clematis by Night. If you like to dance, if you like great tunes, and if you like to party, then you definitely need to come out for an Ego Tripp.
A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the Palm Beach Roadrunners.
*Do the Hot Hop! Jump aboard Hop Palm, downtown’s new electric cars, and hop on over to the Norton Museum’s “Art After Dark” for more fun including art, music, film and refreshments.
JULY 16 O.P.Mwww.theopmband.com
O.P.M. stands for Other People’s Music because this band plays the best covers of vintage rock, R&B, funk, jazz and oldies. These five road weary musicians have accumulated over 165 years of playing experience between them, and as a result you get some of the greatest music of all time played flawlessly. O.P.M. represents artists, from all genres of music, performing the top hits of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the Joseph Laurore Foundation.
JULY 23 TONY SUCCAR & MIXTURAwww.tonysuccar.com
It’s Latin Night! So get ready to salsa, merengue and mambo! Born into a family of musicians, Tony Succar is quickly making a name for himself in the Latin world. He has had the great honor of playing several times with the great trumpet player Arturo Sandoval, with the Puerto Rican flutist and Grammy winner, Néstor Torres, and with other great artists such as Tania Libertad, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuelle and Richie Zellon. Tony’s hot Latin rhythms will get your hips and feet moving to the beat at Clematis by Night.
A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit Poinciana Park Neighborhood Association.
JULY 30 BEN ROBINSONwww.benrobinson.com
Ben Robinson is a 22-year-old smokin’ hot guitar player taking on the Blues world by storm. He has received rave reviews from Paul Shafer and ZZ Top among others, and has even played on The Late Show with David Letterman. Ben has been called the “real thing” with talent that will make you turn up your stereo and come back for more.
A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the Northwood Hill Neighborhood Association.
AUGUST 6 JAHFEwww.myspace.com/jahfejahfe
With cool vibes and hot rhythms, JAHFE, which means creation, will bring their Haitian influenced roots rock reggae to our stage. This seven member band is sure to take us on a musical journey as they are known for raising cultural awareness and singing a message of peace. JAHFE will no doubt lively up our Clematis by Night reggae night and make everyone feel alright!
A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the Sunshine Park Neighborhood Association.
AUGUST 13* COOPER & THE BEACH BOOMERS www.getcoop.com
Cooper Getschal is an ordinary guy trying to accomplish some extraordinary things. His soulful, edgy and energetic music has consistently been included on a variety of internet based Top 10 charts from Country to Rock to production vocals. Cooper’s vocal stylings run the gamut from Jazz to Country to Soul to Rock, and his talents have led him to work with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, James Taylor, James Brown, Kenny Rogers and many more.
A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the Prospect Park Neighborhood Association.
*Do the Hot Hop! Jump aboard Hop Palm, downtown’s new electric cars, and hop on over to the Norton Museum’s “Art After Dark” for more fun including art, music, film and refreshments.
AUGUST 20 BISCUIT MILLER & THE MIXwww.biscuitmiller.com
Biscuit Miller is a born entertainer who is loaded with persona and charisma. Biscuit, named so after eating a whole pan of his grandma’s biscuits, has pulled out a recipe from the past, and stirred in a brand new flavorful mix of funk, blues, and old style rock-n-roll soul. Biscuit is a world-class bassist and entertainer, with a unique, fun and funky R&B soul sound that is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for a good time. Biscuit Miller and The Mix are ready to bring a smorgasbord of fun to Clematis by Night.
A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the Old Northwood Neighborhood Association.
AUGUST 27 DEE DEE WILDE BANDwww.tropicsentertainment.com
Dee Dee Wilde is one of South Florida’s most dynamic and captivating entertainers known for her talent to sing low and sweet like Sade, tempestuous like Chaka, or dramatic like Whitney. Dee Dee has performed as a soloist on the LP’s of some impressive artists including James Brown, Phyliss Hyman, Howard Hewitt, INXS, Gerald Albright and Gerald Alston. Dee Dee has also had two of her own hits from her two albums, “No Way Out” and “Getaway”. Don’t miss her group’s tight and versatile performance on the Clematis by Night stage full of warmth and good cheer. A portion of this evening’s proceeds will benefit the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Directions to Clematis by Night
From I-95 exit east onto Okeechobee Boulevard. Travel east on Okeechobee until you reach Quadrille Boulevard. Turn left (north) onto Quadrille Boulevard and proceed north until you arrive at Clematis Street. At Clematis Street make a right (east) and continue east past Olive Avenue to Centennial Square. Centennial Square is located in the 100 block of Clematis Street between Narcissus Avenue and Flagler Drive.
Parking
Ample public parking is available at the following City garages and surface lots at reasonable rates:
The NEW Clematis Street Garage, located on the corner of Clematis Street and Quadrille Avenue.
The Banyan Street Garage, located at Banyan Boulevard and Olive Avenue, just one block North of Clematis Street
The City Hall surface parking lot, located East of City Hall at Olive Avenue and Banyan Street, just one block North of Clematis Street
The Evernia Street Garage, located at Evernia Street and Olive Avenue, just two blocks South of Clematis Street
Numerous private parking lots in the downtown area are also available for parking and a free trolley runs round-trip from Clematis Street to CityPlace.
For more information about Clematis by Night, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit the website at www.clematisbynight.net.
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For more information:
Amaryvis “Ryvis” Sierra
Marketing Coordinator
Phone: (561) 822-1522
Cell: (561) 644-7639
E-mail: asierra@wpb.org
WHO: The City of West Palm Beach
in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
WHAT:
Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration
The City of West Palm Beach is teaming up with the Downtown Development Authority to bring some presidential celebrations to downtown West Palm Beach.
WHEN: TUESDAY, January 20, 2009
Noon – Live viewing party of swearing-in ceremony on JUMBO screen
6:00 – 9:30 p.m. – Special Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration
7:00 p.m. – Special Salute to President Obama
WHERE: Centennial Square
Downtown West Palm Beach
ADMISSION: FREE and open to the public
HIGHLIGHTS: Noon – Live Swearing-In Viewing Party on JUMBO LED SCREEN
The City and DDA invite residents and visitors to be a part of history and watch President Obama’s swearing-in ceremony live on a JUMBO LED SCREEN downtown in Centennial Square for FREE, or at various downtown businesses. For more information about numerous deals and celebrations offered by downtown merchants, please visit www.downtowncelebrations.com.
6:00 – 9:30 p.m. – A special Tuesday Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration.
To celebrate this historic occasion, the City will move its weekly Thursday night event, Clematis by Night, for one night only to TUESDAY, January 20. Guests can enjoy live music, dancing, food and drinks, and a special presidential celebration – all for FREE.
**Please note there will not be a Clematis by Night event on Thursday, January 22.**
7:00 p.m. – A Salute to President Obama
The City of West Palm Beach will host a special salute to our nation’s 44th president at the Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration. This significant program will include a flag raising ceremony, the WPB Fire and Police Honor Guards, a recitation of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, a video montage of West Palm Beach’s African-American pioneers, a special message from Mayor Frankel, and a video replay of President Obama’s swearing-in ceremony on a JUMBO LED SCREEN.
All day and evening – FREE Commemorative posters
Guests to any of the viewing party locations or to the Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration can pick up a FREE Commemorative poster throughout the day while supplies last. The City of West Palm Beach created 10, 000 Inauguration Celebration commemorative posters using the artwork of Dreyfoos School of the Arts Digital Media Sophomore Brittany Bennett, and funded by sponsor Paradigm Application Solutions, Inc. The poster features a head and shoulders graphic image of President Barack Obama with a colorful tropical background and will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Directions to Clematis by Night
From I-95 exit east onto Okeechobee Boulevard. Travel east on Okeechobee until you reach Quadrille Boulevard. Turn left (north) onto Quadrille Boulevard and proceed north until you arrive at Clematis Street. At Clematis Street make a right (east) and continue east past Olive Avenue to Centennial Square. Centennial Square is located in the 100 block of Clematis Street between Narcissus Avenue and Flagler Drive.
Parking
Ample public parking is available at the following City garages and surface lots at reasonable rates:
The Banyan Street Garage, located at Banyan Boulevard and Olive Avenue just one block North of Clematis Street
The City Hall surface parking lot, located East of City Hall at Olive Avenue and Banyan Street just one block North of Clematis Street
The Evernia Street Garage, located at Evernia Street and Olive Avenue just two blocks South of Clematis Street
The NEW Clematis Street Garage, located at Clematis Street and Quadrille Avenue.
Numerous private parking lots in the downtown area are also available for parking and a free trolley runs round-trip from Clematis Street to CityPlace.
SPONSORS:
The Palm Beach Post
Coca-Cola
Wachovia
Clear Channel Radio
Heineken
West Palm Beach Marriott
Coors Light
Samuel Adams
INFORMATION: For more information, please contact the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at (561) 822-1515 or visit www.clematisbynight.net
For more information about downtown business celebrations and special offers, please contact the Downtown Development Authority at (561) 833-8873 or visit www.downtowncelebrations.com
Media Contact:
Amaryvis “Ryvis” Sierra
Marketing Coordinator
Phone: (561) 822-1522
Cell: (561) 644-7639
E-mail: asierra@wpb.org
City Celebrates Historic Occasion with a Special TUESDAY event
(December 23, 2008 – West Palm Beach) The City of West Palm Beach is teaming up with the Downtown Development Authority to bring some presidential celebrations to downtown West Palm Beach on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. This special Tuesday Inauguration Celebration will include live viewing parties at noon during the swearing-in ceremony at numerous downtown restaurants, inauguration specials at downtown retailers, and individual business celebrations well into the evening. Then, to celebrate this historic occasion, the City will move their weekly Thursday night event, Clematis by Night, for one night only to Tuesday, January 20. This special Tuesday night celebration will include an inaugural salute to President Obama at 7:00 p.m. Guests are invited to come join in the celebrations and collect their FREE commemorative Inauguration poster throughout the day while supplies last.
CALENDAR LISTING: CLEMATIS BY NIGHT INAUGURATION CELEBRATION
TUESDAY, January 20, 2009
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Centennial Square, Downtown West Palm Beach Noon – Live viewing parties at downtown restaurants with merchant specials and celebrations 7:00 pm – Special Inaugural Salute to President Obama
Collect a FREE commemorative Inauguration poster while supplies last! FREE EVENT!
Produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority
For more information: 561-822-1515 or www.clematisbynight.net
The Clematis by Night Inaugural Celebration is produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and brought to you by Clear Channel Radio, The Palm Beach Post, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Wachovia, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Samuel Adams, Heineken, the West Palm Beach Marriott and many others. For more information about this event, please contact the City of West Palm Beach, Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit www.clematisbynight.net
Who: The City of West Palm Beach
When: Thursday, December 11, 2008 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 100 – 500 blocks of Clematis Street
On Thursday, December 11, 2008 Clematis by Night will officially kick off the holiday season and light up downtown West Palm Beach with its annual Holiday Lighting. The City of West Palm Beach has partnered with the Downtown Development Authority to create a special evening filled with lots of holiday wonder and enchantment – all for FREE! The Holiday Lighting event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the 100 to 500 blocks of Clematis Street. Some special features at the Holiday Spot to Chill will include the following:
PARADE at 6:30 PM
This year’s holiday celebrations will include the 3rd annual West Palm Beach Mayor’s Parade presented by Good Samaritan Medical Center. This magical parade will start at 6:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Clematis Street and will travel east on Clematis Street under a bright canopy of lights to Flagler Drive. The parade will feature lots of excitement and surprises including floats, dance teams, baton twirlers, gymnasts, and veterans all marching in the parade. The parade will also include an amusing array of entertainment from the Shriners of Palm Beach County and Sunshine Circus to cheerleaders and marching bands from William T. Dwyer High School and Forest Hill High School, as well as the West Palm Beach Fire and Police Departments. Other parade participants include Taverna Opa with belly dancers, the Girl Scouts with a hayride, Roxy’s special mini carts, Ballet Florida with characters from The Nutcracker, and Santa’s Trolley filled with elves.
The parade will also feature a number of floats presented by Good Samaritan Medical Center, Catalfumo Construction, and the South Florida Fair. The parade would not be complete, however, without a visit from everyone’s favorite North Pole resident – SANTA, who’ll be riding on the Good Samaritan Medical Center float at the end of the parade. Also featured in the parade will be local television personalities from WPTV NewsChannel 5 and radio listeners’ favorite personalities from KOOL 105.5 fm, Wild 95.5 fm, Gater 98.7 fm, Mia 92.1 fm and WJNO Newsradio 1290 am. The grand marshals for the parade are Mo & Sally from KOOL 105.5 fm and West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel.
TREE LIGHTING at 7:30 PM
Grand marshals Mayor Frankel and Mo & Sally from KOOL 105.5 fm will flip the switch immediately following the parade to officially light up downtown West Palm Beach. This year they will light up a real 40-foot blue spruce from Beech Mountain, North Carolina, the tallest real tree to be displayed in Palm Beach County, as well as a menorah and a kinara in Centennial Square.
VISIT SANTA’S TROLLEY
After the parade, kids can make their way to Santa’s Trolley in the 200 block of Clematis Street, right across from the fountain, and visit with Santa and his helpers. Kids will have the opportunity to go over their wish list and take their photo with Santa. There will also be free holiday cookies for the kids.
CLEMATIS STREET ACTIVITIES
Clematis Street will also become festive with lots of holiday cheer and activities. After the parade, guests can enjoy lots of FREE holiday activities in the library and in the 200 block of Clematis Street, including:
The legendary Marie Hale from Ballet Florida Academy will read The Nutcracker for children ages 4 to 6 in the West Palm Beach Public Library at 7:00pm for free. Characters from Ballet Florida’s The Nutcracker will also be in Centennial Square for photo opportunities with guests.
Kids can visit Resource Depot for fun and free holiday activities in the 200 block of Clematis Street. There will also be a snow globe making station as well as a game master with lots of fun holiday games and crafts in the 200 block of Clematis Street.
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! – Kids can enjoy the magic and play in the snow flurries that will fall in the 200 block of Clematis Street.
Guests can also support their local vendors and do some holiday shopping on Clematis Street, and visit various downtown merchants offering holiday specials:
This N’ That Gallery at 216 Clematis Street will have holiday and regular merchandise available – perfect for gift items.
Roxy’s Pub at 309 Clematis Street will collect gifts for “Toys for Tots”. Guests can stop by Roxy’s throughout the evening and drop off a new, unwrapped toy to make a child’s holiday special this year.
J. C. Harris Co. at 333 Clematis Street will extend their hours until 8pm and offer up to 40% off Ralph Lauren apparel, as well as Cashmere Sweaters for $99 and many more deals – perfect to wrap up your holiday shopping!
O’Shea’s at 531 Clematis Street will have live music and hold an after-party until 3am.
Phat Sandwiches at 540 Clematis Street will offer free hot chocolate to kids!
Clematis Social at 223 Clematis Street will have holiday music and allow kids 12 and under to eat for free during the holiday event!
The Sanctuary Salon and Spa at 120 South Dixie Hwy, Suite 105 will hold a Holiday Open House and have free candy canes and hair products as well as champagne and complimentary consultations for moms and dads!
CLEMATIS BY NIGHT – HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Clematis by Night is the Holiday Spot to Chill this season! This year’s holiday celebrations in downtown West Palm Beach will include a magical parade down Clematis Street under a canopy of lights that covers five blocks. Then guests can watch as Mayor Frankel flips the switch and officially lights up a real holiday tree as well as a menorah and a kinara in Centennial Square. There will be plenty of cool winter fun and excitement with kid’s activities, live entertainment, a visit from Santa’s and many more holiday surprises.
The Clematis by Night Holiday Lighting is produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and brought to you by KOOL 105.5 fm, The Palm Beach Post, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Wachovia, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Samuel Adams, Heineken, the West Palm Beach Marriott and many others. For more information about this event, please contact the City of West Palm Beach, Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit www.clematisbynight.net
Who: The City of West Palm Beach
When: Thursday, December 4, 2008 7:00 p.m.
Where: Centennial Square – 100 block of Clematis Street
(December 2, 2008 – West Palm Beach) The City of West Palm Beach will cheer on the Achilles FREEDOM TEAM of Wounded Vets at Clematis by Night this Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. with a pep rally in front of the stage.
The Achilles FREEDOM TEAM of Wounded Vets is preparing to compete in the Marathon of the Palm Beaches on Sunday, December 7 with twenty-nine athletes. The wounded veterans, most who are amputees, will line up early on Marathon Day to show their strength, courage and perseverance as they participate in this long-distance running event. Five of the veterans joining the Freedom Team this year are from the local VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach.
The City is inviting everyone to come out to Clematis by Night and support the FREEDOM TEAM by wishing them well and cheering them on. The FREEDOM TEAM Pep Rally will begin at 7:00 p.m. in front of the Clematis by Night Stage:
- The Achilles Team members will be introduced and announced to the crowd.
- Cheerleaders from Palm Beach Atlantic University will help the crowd and team get in the spirit by performing a two-minute routine.
- The City will issue a proclamation to the Achilles FREEDOM TEAM honoring these role models who show extreme courage and inspiration as they face their challenges and victories.
CLEMATIS BY NIGHT
Clematis by Night is a FREE weekly event that features great live music, mouth-watering foods, sidewalk shopping, and fun in the fountain every Thursday night from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Centennial Square, downtown West Palm Beach. Clematis by Night is produced by the City of West Palm Beach and brought to you by Clear Channel Radio, Wachovia, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Heineken, Samuel Adams, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and many others. For more information, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit the website at www.clematisbynight.net.
ABOUT ACHILLES
Achilles International is dedicated to enabling people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics, thereby promoting personal achievement, enhanced self-esteem, and the lowering of barriers between able-bodied and disabled people. Founded in 1983 as a running club, this worldwide organization is represented in over 70 countries. The Achilles FREEDOM TEAM of Wounded Veterans introduces recently wounded soldiers from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan to running. Founded in early 2004 by Achilles VP Mary Bryant, the program provides motivation, training, and the opportunity to rebuild strength and endurance while healing through distance running events. Their rehabilitation is enhanced through physical activity, goal setting, and personal achievement alongside Achilles athletes who are peer mentors. For more information, please visit www.achillestrackclub.org/freedom_team.
Clematis by Night Lights Up Downtown WPB for the Holidays
Good Samaritan Medical Center Presents the 3rd Annual Mayor’s Parade down Clematis Street
(November 14, 2008 – West Palm Beach) The City of West Palm Beach is teaming up with the Downtown Development Authority to light up downtown West Palm Beach this holiday season. The annual Clematis by Night Holiday Lighting event will take place on Thursday, December 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a parade down Clematis Street beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the lighting of a real holiday tree at 7:30 p.m. in Centennial Square. (more…)
(November 13, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL) Looking for the area’s Hot Spot to Chill? Clematis by Night is it! Join us every Thursday night at the coolest hangout in downtown West Palm Beach from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Centennial Square. This FREE weekly event features the area’s best rock, r&b, reggae, Latin, blues, soul and swing music. Clematis by Night is the place to be every Thursday for great music, a taste of mouth-watering foods, sidewalk shopping for the trendiest items around, and fun in the fountain. (more…)
Clematis by Fright is the Hot Spot for Thrills & Chills this Halloween
With Tons of Frightful Family Fun and Wild 95.5 Presents Pop Star SHONTELLE
(October 9, 2008 – West Palm Beach) The City of West Palm Beach is teaming up with Wild 95.5 to bring downtown West Palm Beach a night full of thrills and chills this Halloween at Clematis by Fright. This annual Halloween celebration will take place in Centennial Square from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and provide tons of frightful family fun along with a performance by pop star SHONTELLE at Centennial Square – all for FREE! (more…)
