An expertly curated, luxuriously produced compendium of all things Palm Beach, Palm Beach Illustrated brings to life personalities and takes you inside the exclusive homes, parties and interests of the world’s most affluent and influential people.
For our annual March feature on the Palm Beaches’ most beautiful women, we are called upon to define what beauty is. If you think about it, the concept of beauty is one of the hardest to nail down: It certainly is in the eye of the beholder, as the adage goes, and it evolves in concert with the collective consciousness. So how do we go about identifying the individuals worthy of that honor? I can best answer that with an example. In July 2015, Perry Cohen and his friend Austin Stephanos, both 14, disappeared at sea while fishing offshore from the Jupiter Inlet. The tragedy devastated two families, sent ripples of grief across the Palm Beach County community, and resonated with parents around the world. It’s easy to imagine how…
BEACH BASH WHO: LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER WHAT: BEACH BASH PALM BEACH WHERE: THE BEACH CLUB, PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: HUNDREDS OF SUPPORTERS DONNED BRIGHT, ISLAND-STYLE ATTIRE AND CELEBRATED “LIFE UNDER PRINTED PALMS.” PRESENTED BY LILLY PULITZER, THE EVENING BENEFITED LOGGERHEAD’S SEA TURTLE HOSPITAL. SAFETY FIRST WHO: PALM BEACH POLICE FOUNDATION WHAT: POLICEMEN’S BALL WHERE: THE MAR-A-LAGO CLUB, PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE AND A HIGH-PROFILE AUCTION, THE BALL RAISED FUNDS FOR THE FOUNDATION’S PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVES IN PALM BEACH. STARRY NIGHT WHO: KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS WHAT: GALA “NIGHT OF STARS” WHERE: KRAVIS CENTER, WEST PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: THE KRAVIS CENTER’S ANNUAL GALA FEATURED A STAR-STUDDED PERFORMANCE, DINNER, AND DANCING, AND RAISED FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. AN EVENING OF FASHION WHO: PALM BEACH ISLAND HOSPICE FOUNDATION WHAT: HOSPICE…
Singer and actress Audra McDonald is Broadway royalty. She made her debut in 1992 (while still a student at Juilliard) and has earned a record six Tony Awards for roles like Ruth in A Raisin in the Sun, Bess in Porgy and Bess, and Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. Throughout her career, she’s also appeared on TV and film, most recently portraying Madame de Garderobe in the live action remake of Beauty and the Beast. Regardless of the part, McDonald’s soaring soprano is always instantly recognizable. On March 17, she’ll share her otherworldly talent with audiences at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. PBI caught up with McDonald to talk all things Audra—and a bit of Billie, too. (561-832-7469, kravis.org) PBI: What’s your earliest…
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On March 5, Michael James, owner and founder of The Silver Fund, will join the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County for a spirited discussion on his favorite subject: silver. Hosted at The Colony in Palm Beach, this talk is presented as part of the council’s Culture & Cocktails series, and will be moderated by PBI’s editor in chief Daphne Nikolopoulos. Here, James shares tips for starting a silver collection of your own. (561-629-5153, thesilverfund.com) • Buy pieces from the time in which they were made. “If you buy pieces from that period, they tend to be rarer because there were fewer examples made. If possible, buy pieces manufactured within a 10- to 15-year period from the date in which the original design was incorporated. They will appreciate or hold their…
Style Notes DOLCE VITA: Take fashion inspiration from Italy’s Amalfi Coast LA MER: Sea life prints give a cheeky nod to the trend OOH LA LA: Elevate resort looks with major jewels and accents…
