VOL. 18 NO. 3
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MARCH 2026
Palm Beach’s Wildest Night Raised $2.8 Million To Benefit Wildlife And Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society An African Cape porcupine named Percy rang the dinner bell to welcome 350 guests to Palm Beach’s wildest night of the season, Tropical Safari at Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. This wildlife-saving evening brought together friends and world-changers to make a difference for conservation and the zoo. Michele Kessler, chair o f t h e z o o ’s B o a r d o f To m Q u i c k a n d M a rg o Directors, and Jonathan McKnight
Clay, vice chair of the zoo’s Board of Directors, served as Tropical Safari event chairs on Jan. 30, on the lush, tropical grounds of Palm Beach Zoo. Amy Baier served as honorary chair for the event that raised $2.8 million in support of the organization’s conservation initiatives and expert animal care. “At the heart of our zoo’s mission is a powerful belief: Each of us plays a role in saving wildlife in wild places. At Tropical Safari, that belief becomes action,” said Kessler. “We are proud to protect what is rare and irreplaceable.” Tropical Safari highlighted Palm Beach Zoo’s commitment to big cats as apex (top of the food chain) predators. Connecting with big cats at the zoo inspires Michele and Howard Kessler
Wildest Night on page 2
Ballet Palm Beach Raises Over $500,000 During ‘Gala By The Sea’ Annual Fundraiser At The Breakers The ballroom was awash with support during the Ballet Palm Beach (BPB) “Gala by the Sea” annual fundraiser. King Neptune greeted the 200-plus attendees to the premier fete held at The Breakers Palm Beach on Jan. 28. The gala, commemorating philanthropist and “First Lady of Ballet” Anka Palitz, raised a record amount of more than $500,000. Chairpersons Lora Drasner, Robin Fleming, Erin McGould, and Nicole Noonan organized an evening that swam with surprises, including an undersea-themed, enchanting cocktail hour, a sumptuous dinner, live auction, music from the Switzer Sound, dancing, and an original performance by Ballet Palm Beach’s professional company members. Ballet Palm Beach on page 2
Eileen Berman, Steven Caras and Diane Quinn
Sandy Kriser, Heather Kriser and Ryan Kriser
Get A Taste Of New Orleans At The Eighth Annual Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival On April 11 And 12 In Jupiter Live Cajun And Zydeco Music, Authentic Cajun Food, And More! The Eighth Annual Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival sponsored by Good Greek Moving & Storage returns to Abacoa on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This premier Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival will celebrate Louisiana’s
culture and traditions through food, music, and dance! Virginia Sinicki from The KVJ Show on 979WRMF, will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies throughout the weekend and will bring her personal flair as a local who grew up in New Orleans. The streets of Abacoa will be filled with Mardi Gras-themed decorations and banners, featuring lots of purple, green, and gold. Attendees will be transported to Bourbon Street upon arrival, as the aroma of Cajun food fills the air. Come get a taste of “N’awlins” with authentic Cajun food featuring an expanded menu featuring a crawfish boil by Louisiana John, and lots of other dishes of crawfish etouffée, jambalaya, and Virginia’s seafood and meat gumbo, po’ boys, muffalettas, fried shrimp and chicken, crab cakes, oysters, red beans
and rice. There will also be beignets, cider donuts, and more. There will be a crawfish-eating contest on Saturday. Enjoy the Bourbon Street atmosphere with all the classic cocktails such as Hurricanes, Grenades, and a Champagne Hurricane. There will be authentic Louisiana music all weekend! Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival on page 4