Palm Beach Illustrated November 2022

Every November, we celebrate the arts. Part of that is the anticipation of show season, a fresh crop of performances on the stage, and exhibitions galore. The other part is the people whose vision and energy are making Palm Beach County fertile ground for culture. Amy Phelan is one of those visionaries. She and husband John are among the top collectors in the country (you’ll see more important art in their homes than in most galleries), and some of the most philanthropic Americans, too. Anyone who was at the amfAR gala last season, when the Phelans entertained 400 AIDS-research donors in their backyard, will attest to their giving nature. When selecting a cover subject to embody the spirit of the arts, Amy was the natural choice. She’s gorgeous inside and out, and…

My publisher’s letters have become a bit less frequent over the last three years. COVID brought a “two steps forward, one step back” reality to many things we’ve been doing at Palm Beach Illustrated. Photoshoots, events, cover stories, galas—it seemed like each time we had the details nailed down and Palm Beach was ready to move forward… But now, we are in a stride. Businesses are booming across Palm Beach County as new residents flock to the area. We have more than 1 million square feet of office space coming out of the ground in downtown West Palm Beach. New residential towers (built just tall enough, thank you very much) have begun to dot the skyline. All the talk in 2021 about a Wall Street South is coming to fruition. Charity…

EDUCATION AWARDS WHO: Palm Beach Illustrated WHAT: 2022 Education Awards WHERE: Hilton West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Educators from across Palm Beach County gathered to celebrate the nominees and winners of the Educator of the Year, Outstanding Academic Program, Award for Institutional Excellence, and the Innovation Award. The evening was presented by Schumacher Automotive Group and Tree of Life Foundation International. THE COLONY TURNS 75 WHO: Sarah Wetenhall and The Colony Hotel WHAT: Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Year Kickoff WHERE: Christie’s Southampton, New York HIGHLIGHTS: Guests toasted the hotel’s upcoming anniversary at the sunset fete in the Hamptons, where The Colony’s laid-back Palm Beach vibe prevailed. LOGGERHEAD TRIATHLON WHO: Tampa General Hospital WHAT: Loggerhead Triathlon WHERE: Carlin Park to Jupiter Inlet HIGHLIGHTS: Six hundred athletes from across the country convened in Jupiter for the annual triathlon. On the…

We wish to express our tremendous gratitude to the donors who have provided a gift of $1 million or more this year in support of Baptist Health. Your philanthropic commitment has made a significant impact on the well-being of our patients, healthcare professionals and communities. We honor your vision for a stronger and healthier South Florida. Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Abbhi Family Foundation Sally E. Bauer, M.D. Trish & Dan Bell BMI Miguel B. Fernandez Family Foundation IVFMD / Juergen G. Eisermann, M.D. The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation The Donald C. McGraw Foundation Robert T. & Eva Neuwelt Mayer & Samira Saad Stewart & Susan Satter Harold & Miriam Seybert The Nateman Family Buddy Wilton & Shay Doll Donations made from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022…

SPOTLIGHT HAIR TODAY Celebrity stylist Julien Farel has left his Park Avenue post for warmer climes. In September, Lotus Hair Studio at Via Flagler became Julien Farel Palm Beach, maintaining the salon’s world-class team led by Reigan Roan-Zapatier while expanding to accommodate Farel’s three-plus decades of hair expertise. Here, Farel shares three of the hottest hair trends he’s seeing this fall. (julienfarel.com) –Skye Sherman 1 HOLLYWOOD STYLES. “Opt for sideswept bangs plus bouncy, volumized looks for lunches and evening events. Super-polished looks will remain through the holidays; loose, messy buns should take a break until spring.” 2 CURTAIN BANGS WITH A CENTER PART. “The curtain bang trend stays strong,” says Farel. “It’s a nice way to freshen up a cut without losing overall length, and [it] puts a nice targeted focus on the eyes.” 3 TRUE ’70S…

1 CAYLA BIRK West Palm Beach Neo-Dada artist Cayla Birk crafts a mean fine art series—her eye-grabbing pieces are unapologetically punchy—but she’s perhaps best known locally for her typography murals at 123 Datura, 1909, and Celis Juice Bar. Incorporating secret ciphers and personal phrases, the murals embody an establishment’s spirit. ≫ Creative process: “Conception, design, color selection, production. My overall approach to a series is preconceived and meticulous; the only parts done without a plan are my signature designs. At times, I’ll list some important imagery or verbiage I want included, but the majority of the time, it just rhythmically unfolds.” ≫ Sources of inspiration: “I’m constantly inspired by other creatives in varying fields, and I’ve always valued seeking new knowledge—in music, literature, food, anything.” (caylabirk.com) 2 MICHELLE DRUMMOND At Drummond Fine Art in Delray…