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…)

What:   Clematis by Night – Firefighter Night
Who:   The City of West Palm Beach
When: Thursday, October 9, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:  Centennial Square - 100 block of Clematis Street

(October 2, 2008 – West Palm Beach)  Clematis by Night will be smokin’ on Thursday, October 9 with tons of five-alarm fun at Firefighter Night.  Some features on this red hot evening will include: 

America’s Female Firefighters (AFF) will be at Clematis by Night selling their hot new AFF 2009 calendar that includes a local firefighter from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.  This dedicated group of women produce, sell and promote their calendar to raise and expend funds for burn survivors with proceeds benefiting People’s Burn Foundation and IAFF Burn Foundation.  For more information about AFF, visit www.americasfemalefirefighters.com.

The hottest male firefighters and paramedics from Palm Beach County will also be at the event selling their brand new 2009 calendar.  These calendars are sold by the Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Inc. (IAFF Local 2928) to raise money for the Professional Firefighter/Paramedic Benevolent Fund.  This fund assists the local community in times of need through financial aid and volunteer services.  For more information, visit www.iaff2928.com.

The Palm Beach County FOOLS (Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society) will be on site serving drinks and bringing some foolish fun to the evening in order to raise funds for their nonprofit organization.  A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the PBC FOOLS, a brotherhood of firefighters that is committed to training, community service, and supporting fellow firefighters and their families.  For more information, visit www.pbcfools.com.

Guests can enter to win cool prizes in the “Fire Drill” Competition which will take place at 7:00 p.m. in front of the Clematis by Night stage.  Guests can test their skills by strapping on real firefighting gear and competing in this mock exercise.

There will be Free Giveaways for the Kids including red fire hats, frisbees and bracelets with fire safety messages, and coloring books and activity sheets from the City of West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department and the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department.  Both organizations will be at the event to give the public some tips about general fire safety.

Red hot Firetruck Displays will be at Centennial Square this evening.  The City of West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department and the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department will be at the event showing off their newest trucks completely equipped with the latest in rescue technology. 

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, Schumacher Automotive, 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.
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Media Contact:
Amaryvis “Ryvis” Sierra
Marketing Coordinator
Phone:  (561) 822-1522
Cell:  (561) 644-7639
E-mail:  asierra@wpb.org

In Danger of Losing Your Home?

Learn how the City can help in this edition of CityConnect.

Click here to view the September 24th edition of CityConnect.

When:  Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  Gaines Park, 1501 North Australian Blvd., WPB

Families dealing with increasing prices for everything from gasoline to groceries will be able to get FREE school supplies and services at an upcoming event.

The City of West Palm Beach is proud to support the Urban Youth Impact “Back 2 School Blast” which is being held on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Gaines Park, which is located at 1501 North Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach.

The Back 2 School Blast will offer school physicals, health screenings, groceries, school supplies, children’s haircuts and immunizations, ALL FREE OF CHARGE.  All services and supplies are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.  Event parking will be at Redemptive Life Church just north of Gaines Park on Australian Avenue.

Clematis by Night Summer Schedule Announced

(May 22, 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…)

Get Ready for Some Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes!
The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer Announces 2008 Concert Season

(April 24, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL) – The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is bringing back Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes to downtown West Palm Beach with a fantastic musical line up for its 2008 concert season. This year’s entertainment schedule includes a return to the 50’s & 60’s, a tribute to the Bee Gees, beach band fun, Latin superstars, southern rockers and some local favorites. The great musical variety, ideal outdoor setting and inviting atmosphere bring people from all over to enjoy one of the greatest free concert series the City offers. This season guests can also enter to win shopping giveaways with $250 CityPlace gift certificates awarded at each concert and a grand prize New York City getaway with $1000 shopping spree included. These FREE family-friendly concerts are held on the 4th Sunday of each month (May through October) from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach.

The City of West Palm Beach is pleased to announce the entertainment schedule for the upcoming 2008 season of The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer as follows:

MAY 25  ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION www.atlantarhythmsection.com
This band has been part of the Southern Rock scene for more than 30 years and is usually paired with contemporaries Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers. Their biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, and Spooky. But there’s so much more musical diversity to these accomplished studio musicians that include comparisons to the Eagles, Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac. With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, The Atlanta Rhythm Section represents all the good things the phrase “classic rock” implies. Opening for ARS is Florida’s favorite party band, The Fabulons, with covers of classic tunes.

JUNE 22 HOT BRASS MONKEY www.hotbrassmonkey.com
This nine piece horn band is a bona fide hit in South Florida playing all your party favorites. HBM is comprised of some of South Florida’s finest musicians who take pride in reproducing the great classic horn influenced hits from Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Santana, KC & the Sunshine Band and many more. Their “No Monkey Business” approach to musical entertainment along with their high energy, horn arrangements, rotating lead vocals, creative harmonies, and dance rhythms characterize this extremely popular local band.

JULY 27 CARLOS OLIVA & LOS SOBRINOS DEL JUEZ  www.carlosoliva.com
Carlos Oliva and “The Judge’s Nephews” have secured their place in Latin music history in the US and is known as one of the founders of the “Miami Sound”, a musical style developed by the fusion of rock, jazz, samba, son, guaracha and other Cuban rhythms. Carlos is the face and sound of Miami music having worked with and influenced numerous musicians including the Miami Sound Machine. The rhythm and liveliness of Carlos Oliva and The Judge’s Nephews are contagious and their performances are truly memorable. Opening for Carlos Oliva is Ernesto Fernandez, an up and coming Latin jazz flutist reminiscent of his world-renowned predecessor, Nestor Torres.

AUGUST 24 THE LANDSHARKS  www.landsharksband.com
Are you ready for some summer fun? Come and see a fantastic show, listen to great music and have an incredible time with this fun, interactive Beach band. Having played with Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Boys, and everywhere from Disney to Superbowl Victory parties, if there is fun to be had you can bet that the Landsharks will be there! This band defines a “Landshark” as anyone who is ready to have a good time – so bring your tropical shirts, your anything goes attitude and a smile as you get ready for the most fun you can have on land or water!

SEPTEMBER 28 THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW www.abgshow.com
Get ready for some Sunday Night Fever! The Australian Bee Gees Show captures the look, the sound, the energy, the personality and the magic that defines one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history – the Brothers Gibb. The Australian Bee Gees Show has been named as the definitive live celebration of four decades of wonderful music written by the Bee Gees. They have played to capacity houses around the world, cementing their reputation as an exceptional live concert act and the world’s leading Bee Gees show.

OCTOBER 26 LEGENDS OF DOO-WOP  www.thelegendsofdoowop.com
Their names are legendary and their music is timeless. Three former lead singers and one essential “Mr. Bass Man” make up a veritable “Who’s Who” of legendary rock ‘n’ rollers. The members of the Legends of Doo-Wop have an amazing four songs in the Top 100 All Time Greatest Hits, released by WCBS radio in New York City. Some of their legendary hits include Just To Be With You, Gloria, 16 Candles, and Stormy Weather. The Legends of Doo-Wop play to sold-out venues across the country. The fabulous foursome brings tight harmonies, smooth vocals and some of the best sounds heard since the early days of rock ‘n’ roll. Opening for these legends will be Karen Allen with a soulful tribute to Motown.

**ENTER TO WIN CITYPLACE SHOPPING & A NEW YORK CITY GETAWAY**
Guests to The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer can enter to win a $250 gift certificate at each concert good for shopping at CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach. Guests can also enter for a grand prize New York City getaway that includes a $1000 shopping spree in the Big Apple.

TREATS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Lois Frankel will continue her tradition of passing out cookies to the crowd during the band breaks. This crowd pleaser allows guests to introduce themselves and become familiar with the Mayor in a casual and friendly atmosphere.

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
There will be lots of fun, interactive games and activities for children at each concert including hoola hoops, sidewalk chalk, limbo contests, coloring books, and bubbles – all for FREE.

CALENDAR LISTING
The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer
4th Sunday of the Month: May through October
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Meyer Amphitheatre – Downtown West Palm Beach
FREE Outdoor Concert featuring a variety of national and regional recording artists, children’s entertainment and treats from the Mayor along the Flagler Drive Waterfront in Downtown West Palm Beach. For more information call 561-822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/sam.

SPONSORS
The Palm Beach, Post La Palma,
The Palm Beach Daily News, Florida PennySaver,
KOOL 105.5 FM, West Palm Beach Marriott,
Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Coca-Cola,
MIA 92.1 FM, WPBF TV 25,
CityPlace.

The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is bringing Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes to downtown West Palm Beach. This FREE family-friendly concert series is held from May through October on the 4th Sunday of each month, and features a variety of national and regional recording artists. Located along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront in the Meyer Amphitheater, The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer provides an ideal setting for good times and great entertainment. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers, or they can also purchase food and beverages at the concert. The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is produced by the City of West Palm Beach, Mayor’s Office – Division of Community Events. For more information, please call 561-822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/sam.

How did the teens you know spend their Spring Break?  About 30 local teens decided to spend theirs learning how to rescue victims from a fire, putting out a burning building and climbing fire department ladder trucks, all at a unique West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department camp called “Firestorm.”

The camp is held every year, giving the teens (who must apply and go through a selection process in oredr to enroll in the camp) a first-hand look at what being a firefighter is all about.  The teens learn leadership skills, hone their problem-solving abilities and build bonds that last a lifetime.

The firefighers who run the camp are there on their own time, volunteering to make a difference in the lives of the teens who attend.  The help the campers with all sorts of drills and simulations, from rescuing a potential drowning victim to climbing a dark, smoke-filled stairwell with full firefighter’s gear on.

At the end of the week, the teens graduate from the camp with a strong sense of accomplishment and some great stories to tell their friends about the exciting and unique way they spent their spring break:  Firestorm!

The City of West Palm Beach will be holding a special election to fill the vacant District 3 commission seat on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

While the election is to fill the district 3 seat, all registered City residents are eligible to vote.  Don’t forget to go to the polls and cast your ballot in June!

City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel took on the local media in the “Dancing for the Stars” live ballroom dancing competition as part of a fundraiser to benefit the Kravis Center’s S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resources) series and education programs.  The Mayor placed second, finishing just behind Suzanne Boyd from CBS 12 News and Fox 29.  The evening was a successful fundraiser for a local charity that supports advancement of the arts.

Mayor Frankel and the local media were vying for the coveted “Dancing for the Stars” trophy. The Mayor was coached by her dance partner Angelo Caruso. Competitors included Suzanne Boyd and Eric Roby from CBS 12 News and Fox 29, weekend anchors Bob Kaple and Meredith McDonough from WPBF News 25, Toni May from WXEL TV’s South Florida Today and anchorwoman Tania Rogers from WPTV NewsChannel 5. The evening also featured a performance by the United States Latin Champions.

The S*T*A*R* Series strives to build broad-based support for the arts by nurturing young people’s innate connection to art and providing maximum accessibility. The program brings classroom curriculum to life for tens of thousands of students each year, offering the most current, challenging and artistically diverse young people’s programming.