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Marvelous May

There’s a lot to do in May in Palm Beach County! Things may slow down a bit, but it’s a chance to smell the roses…

On May 17th at 7 PM at the Eissey Campus Theatre it’s a jazzy kind of night. A Tribute to Santana is presented by Gyorgy Lakatos. Call 954-461-7577 for more information.

A great night out in West Palm Beach!
A great night out in Palm Beach Gardens!

If you like music of the 60s, go see Beehive at the Wick Theatre through May 14th. You’ll feel like dancing the “Twist!”

A fabulous tribute to 60s culture.
A fabulous tribute to 60s culture in Boca Raton.

West Palm Beach at the Waterfront has a schedule of wonderful free events. Clematis by Night features live music on Thursday, and on Friday May 12th you can see Screen on the Green, showing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, from 8 PM until 11 PM at the Waterfront Commons.

A great nighttime activity for the whole family.
A great nighttime activity for the whole family.

Baby Boomer Baby is now showing through May 28th at the PGA Art Center. Written and starring National Lampoon’s Tommy Koenig – should be hilarious and wildly entertaining!

The venue will be filled with booming laughter...
The venue will be filled with booming laughter…

Friday May 12th from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Hibiscus House in West Palm Beach is Tony Silver on guitar with his friend Joe Demko. They’ll be playing everything from acoustic to rock n’ roll and funk! A great place for music and munchies.

Great venue, great talent!
Tony Silver – great venue, great talent!

Monday nights at the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton it’s Blues Night! Go and enjoy yourself, it will be wonderful entertainment. We look forward to seeing Mark Telesca, guitarist and singer, back at the helm in the fall to share his talent with us.

Good food, music and an all around great atmosphere.
Mark Telesca – can’t wait to see you singing and playing the blues.

My movie pick of the week: Richard Gere stars in Norman – the moderate rise and tragic fall of a New York fixer.

Richard Gere is great in anything.
Richard Gere is great in anything.

There’s a buzz in the art world this week: at the Gavlak Gallery in Palm Beach off Worth Avenue, it’s Maynard Monrow’s exhibition of “Under the Influence.” It’s all about his work that is done with words.

A look at the Monrow exhibition.
A look at the Monrow exhibition.

Whether you’re a snow bird or you’re here to stay for the summer in Florida, it’s time to pull out those whites, pastels and lightweight clothing.

Showing off some of my favorite whites from the latest BLT Collection.
I am wearing a crisp white light blouse, keeping cool for the coming summer months – all clothing is from the latest BLT Collection.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

  1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
  2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
  3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie

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April Fun Brings May Sun

With April showers, there’s still a lot blooming here in Palm Beach County. May is right around the corner, and will be bringing in the flowers.

We’ve got Sunfest starting May 3rd for five days! Three stages, 50 bands – it’s an incredible festival and I look forward to it every year – especially the fireworks! Order your tickets now at sunfest.com.

Fun in the sun.
If you can’t be at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, it’s the next best thing!

Make your reservations early for Mother’s Day! On the 14th of May, Sandy Stewart will be swingin’ and singin’ at the Wick Dinner Theatre. Call (561) 995-2333 to find out more and reserve your spot!

Get there early to check out the costume museum in the theater!
Get there early to check out the costume museum in the theatre – an extra treat!

In Jupiter, at the Double Roads Tavern, we have some fun things happening this week. On Friday, April 28th it’s JazzyKazzy and the Badass Boys – they’ll be performing from 5:30 to 8 PM. Sunday afternoon, enjoy the CD release party for Marty Gilman & Friends from 5 o’clock until 9 PM. You’ll feel like you’re at the Blue Note in New York City! So many incredible jazz musicians, and a wonderful selection by Marty Gilman.

Not to be missed!
Not to be missed!

YWCA’s Pre-Derby Tea will be at the Chesterfield on May 4th at 2:30 PM. It’s a great cause, and you get a chance to wear your most creative hat. Tickets might already be sold out, but you can still donate to a wonderful organization.

My hat from last year's tea time.
Getting ready for the Kentucky Derby

Enjoy the Masterworks Chorus concert: An Afternoon with Vivaldi and Haydn, at the DeSantis Family Chapel on April 30th at 4 PM in West Palm Beach. You can buy tickets at the door, or get them online at masterworkspalmbeach.org.

Palm Beach Masterworks Chorus
Palm Beach Masterworks Chorus

Happiness Club is gathering May 1st at BICE Restaurant from 5 to 6:30 PM. Who doesn’t want to be happy? Come and have fun!

The Photographic Centre of West Palm Beach is having 20 photographers exhibit their works. This exhibition is called Photography of Place, and it’s showing through May 6th – always an interesting display of talent.

Slea Head by Alen MacWeeney.
Slea Head by Alen MacWeeney.

Movie pick of the week: Lost City of Z. It’s a riveting adventure that takes place in the Amazon.

A thrilling film, great for a date night idea.
The cinematography is amazing.

Mark your calendars for Friday May 5th, it’s A Night with Ballet Atlantica at The Box Gallery from 6 to 9 PM in West Palm Beach. It’s sure to be a night to remember – more details coming next week on the Buzz!

Mark your calendars for Ballet Atlantica.
Ballet Atlantica coming to The Box Gallery

As the snowbirds head up North, and people start to make travel plans, here are a few tips: Pack light, pack smart, and don’t forget to be stylish.

Pretty in pink - and blues too!
Be colorful, be bold, be beautiful.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

  1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
  2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
  3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

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Life is Flowering This April in Palm Beach County

With April showers, there is a lot of activity flowering in Palm Beach County this week.

PLANT-A-PALOOZA 2017 this week at Mount’s Botanical Garden is featuring and an amazing assortment of exotic plants and flowers. The best part is, you can take them home! It’s on Saturday and Sunday April 29th and 30th.

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Exotic plants and flowers will be for sale.

On April 21st from 5 to 8 PM, we have the APBC, Art on Park Gallery in Lake Park. It’s the opening reception for the Still Life 2017 Exhibit featuring artist Barry Seidman.

Me & Barry
Me & Barry

April 27th brings about the Love Fest 2017, an event at Rocco’s Tacos in Palm Beach Gardens to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please call for a reservation through Revolution’s Dating. Don’t miss your spot at this Love Fest!

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With the season coming to an end, there’s a celebration and it’s the End of the Season Party at Cafe L’Europe with entertainers Philippe Harari and Bobbi Rae! If you want to dance the night away, make your reservation soon or you won’t get a table. It’s going to be a fun night!

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For you theater goers out there, if you’re a fan of Neil Simon, it’s They’re Playing Our Song at the Lake Worth playhouse April 15th through the 30th.

Different cast, different theater, still a story that will delight all.
Different cast, different theater, still a story that will delight all.

 

If you’re a social butterfly, and have a conscience, you’ll want to go to the Butterfly Ball! It benefit’s The Lord’s Place and St. Ann’s. It’s being held at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach on Saturday April 22nd at 7 PM. Call Tierney O’Hara at 561-449-1212 to reserve a spot. It’s an exclusive Palm Beach party, and the funds raised go to a wonderful charity.

One of the chairs of the Butterfly Ball, Lavinia Baker and her beau John McGreevy taken at the Sailfish Club where the event will be held.
One of the chairs of the Butterfly Ball, Lavinia Baker and her beau John McGreevy taken at the Sailfish Club where the event will be held.

 

My movie pick of the week is The Zookeeper’s Wife. It’s a very moving story that takes place in 1939, in Warsaw, Poland.

Based on a true story.
Based on a true story.

A personal favorite of mine is seeing my little 13-year-old rising star Ava Faith sing at the Jazz Jam at Double Roads Tavern in Jupiter this Sunday April 23rd from 5 to 9 PM. Not to be missed!

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Ava and Me

Remember, with the season being full of sunshine and flowers, wear those beautiful whites and brights and pastels and it’s all about style.

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I am modeling some of my new clothing and accessory pieces from the Bonnie Roseman BLT 2017 Collection.

It’s all about style. Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

  1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
  2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
  3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

 

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Hop Over, it’s Spring!

Listen below for a highlight reel of the best social events in Palm Beach County! Bonnie’s Buzz About Town airs every Thursday morning in the 9 o’clock hour on Legends Radio 100.3 FM! Head to their homepage at legendsradio.com and look for Bonnie’s Buzz.

Everyone’s hopping around this week of Easter and Passover! Sending many blessings and much happiness and peace to all of you!

The Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach is having their All Student Show through Friday, April 14th. I always find this to be an enjoyable exhibition.

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Armory Arts Center in West Palm Beach

An adorable show for the whole family: at Old School Square and the Crest Theatre in Delray Beach, it’s the Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre on April the 18th at 7 PM. The furry and fabulous show will feature over 30 pets from different shelters, along with Moscow circus veteran Gregory Popovich. It is sure to be an incredible show.

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Come see the animals in action!

On the 15th of April, one night only, it’s Chris Botti at the Kravis Center. His trumpet playing and showmanship make it my favorite performance of the year! If you haven’t seen him perform, it’s a must-see.

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Bonnie Roseman with Chris Botti at the 2016 show at the Kravis Center in WPB.

At the Colony through April 15th it’s Mary Wilson of the Supremes! She’s a phenomenal performer, with so much energy and life. Seeing her show is like going back to the days of Motown.

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Bonnie Roseman and Mary Wilson at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach.

Another fun outing for people of all ages is at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum in West Palm Beach…For the Love of the Game: Baseball in the Palm Beaches through July.

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It’s all about baseball at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County Museum.

Movie pick of the week: Going in Style with Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Ann Margaret, Alan Arkin – need I say more? Perfect for the over 50 set. It’s a film that will leave you feeling good and laughing about growing older.

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Go see Going in Style at your local theater.

With the holidays in the air this week, it’s time to dress up, and look your very best!

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Bonnie modeling clothes from her Spring/Summer Collection.

It’s all about style. Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

  1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
  2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
  3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

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April’s Sweet in Palm Beach, No Foolin’

Listen below for a highlight reel of the best social events in Palm Beach County! Bonnie’s Buzz About Town airs every Thursday morning in the 9 o’clock hour on Legends Radio 100.3 FM! Head to their homepage at legendsradio.com and look for Bonnie’s Buzz.

Don’t be a fool this April! There are many events worth checking out this week in Palm Beach County.

On April 6th, it’s The Modern Show, an art show at Studio 1608.  See the artworks at 1608 South Dixie in West Palm Beach. The event is sponsored by Piper’s Angel Foundation and will feature 25 to 40 artists at the exhibition – it’s not to be missed!

A great event for the whole family.
A great art show for a great cause.

Make your reservations now for All That Jazz with Nancy Kelly at the Arts Garage, Friday April 7th at 8 PM – a wonderful way to spend an evening.

A fun night out for sure.
Nancy’s jazz singing is swingin’!

If it’s bluegrass you’re interested in, at the Pavilion at the Flagler Museum on Saturday April 8th at 3 in afternoon, enjoy Dailey and Vincent! Get your tickets in advance – it should be a good one.

A great reason to get out and enjoy the sun.
Bluegrass music at the Flagler Museum can’t be beat.

If you haven’t been before, on Saturdays only from 9 AM until 1 in the afternoon through April 22nd we have the West Palm Beach Green Market. There is free parking in the Evernia city garages and Banyan parking. It has some of the best produce and wonderful gourmet goodies. I strongly suggest you go down there before it ends.

A few amazing goodies from the Palm Beach Green Market.
Always the freshest and most delicious goodies at the Green Market.

Russian Fire at the Kravis Center – Palm Beach Symphony is doing their last major concert of the season on Thursday April 13th at 7:30. Get your tickets now! It’s Rachmaninov, Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky.

Don't miss the Palm Beach Symphony season finale.
Don’t miss the Palm Beach Symphony season finale.

It’s the Pirates of Penzance, the very model of opera comedy! April 7th through the 9th, only showing through the weekend. Tickets are selling out fast! Order yours online right here.

Laughter and entertainment for all ages.
An opera with a comedic twist – loads of fun!

The top of my list is Michael Feinstein! He’s conducting the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra: To Nat and Ella with Love. Special guests include Denzal Sinclaire and Ann Hampton Callaway. April 12th at 8 PM at Dreyfoos Hall – get your tickets now! It’s going to be a concert to remember.

Bonnie Roseman and Michael Feinstein
I’ve been a fan of  Michael Feinstein since he was 20 years old!

My movie pick of the week: Frantz, a film that takes place during the aftermath of World War I. Extremely moving – it was filmed in Germany and France.

A screenshot from the movie "Frantz."
Frantz – a film with intrigue and emotional sensitivity.

As April brings in the flowers and wonderful scents of spring, wear your brights, your lights, and your beautiful pastels.

Have some fun in the sun!
In between buzzing around town, a little R&R in the Florida sun.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to dress by:

  1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
  2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
  3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!