Clematis by Night to “Thrill” Guests with a Michael Jackson Birthday Tribute
Aug 14, 2009 - Clematis By Night, Community Events, Mayor's Office, Newsletter
Weekly City Event Will Celebrate the Music of the King of Pop
(August 14, 2009 – West Palm Beach) Clematis by Night, the City’s Hot Spot to Chill, will celebrate the music of the King of Pop on Thursday, August 27 in honor of Michael Jackson’s birthday (August 29). This special Michael Jackson Birthday Tribute will “thrill” guests with a number of festivities for the public to enjoy and participate in.
Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band
Tony Wilson will electrify the audience with a tribute to the music of Michael Jackson while incorporating his own style, showmanship, charisma and dance moves. Tony, a Chicago native, has been crowned “Best Michael Jackson Entertainer,” he served as a body double and decoy for Michael Jackson during the “Victory” tour, and he even performed on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Tony recently released a song he wrote for Michael Jackson entitled “We Call Him Peter Pan” that he will perform at this special tribute. Tony will also mix it up with some James Brown tunes, as he has been endorsed as the YOUNG JAMES BROWN by the Godfather of Soul himself, and some of this own soul and R&B tunes.
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National Recording Artist “Push Play” to Rock CBN
Jul 29, 2009 - Clematis By Night, Community Events, Mayor's Office
(July 29, 2009 – West Palm Beach, FL) Clematis by Night, the area’s Hot Spot to Chill, will get even hotter this week as national recording artist Push Play takes the stage for a special opening-act performance sponsored by WiLD 95.5. You can check out the pop rock sounds of this up and coming band FREE OF CHARGE on Thursday, July 30, 2009, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Centennial Square in beautiful downtown West Palm Beach. Push Play will perform until 6:30 p.m., at which time the band will stick around to meet their fans at the WiLD 95.5 booth.
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Clematis by Night Continues at City Center
Jun 15, 2009 - Clematis By Night
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
Clematis by Night Moves to City Center
May 27, 2009 - Clematis By Night, Mayor's Office
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.
WPB NEWS – CbN Summer Schedule Announced, Do the “Hot Hop” this Summer!
May 15, 2009 - Clematis By Night, Mayor's Office
(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 WILLIAMS www.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 HANCK www.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-STARS www.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 TRIPP www.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.M www.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 & MIXTURA www.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 ROBINSON www.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 JAHFE www.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 MIX www.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 BAND www.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