Tuesday, June 30, 2015

PRESERVATION... PRESERVATION... PRESERVATION





GONE WITH THE WIND


Last night the Preservation Foundation audience watched, enthralled, the first part (of two parts) of “Gone With the Wind”.  Even if we’d seen it before, we were on the edge of our seats.  Somehow the battles in the film and scenes of the wounded particularly hit home right now.  The  backgrounds, customs and clothing were most interesting.


Tonight is part two, and you should see it.  Non-members are free… do come and join us.  The Preservation Foundation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of the historic, architectural, and cultural heritage of Palm Beach, Florida.  Gone With the Wind is about the preservation of a fine plantation which has been under siege.


311 Peruvian Ave, Palm Beach.  One block north of Worth Avenue. Bice Restaurant is right across the street. 6-8 pm, doors close at 6:15.  Must reserve at 561-832-0731. 

Monday, June 22, 2015

PRESERVATION FOUNDATION WELCOMES GENERAL PUBLIC TONIGHT -free admission- ONLY IF SEAT IS RESERVED in advance





Actor/filmmaker Pierre Etaix’s personal and most beloved movie, YOYO (1965), tells about an estate gone full circle.  A 1920’s billionaire lives in an empty old estate but is not happy.  His financial state is destroyed by the stock market crash, and he joins the circus.  His son, decades later, becomes a famous movie star comedian and buys back his father’s former estate, and begins to restore it, an example of our debt and responsibility to the past.


 


Come and hear from President Alexander Ives show and tell how the movie links to the causes and work of the Preservation Foundation.  The Preservation Foundation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of the historic, architectural, and cultural heritage of Palm Beach, Florida. Through advocacy initiatives, educational programs, architectural resources, and cultural events, the Foundation’s goal is to encourage the community to learn about and save the historic buildings that truly make Palm Beach special.


 


As with all events, the Preservation Foundation expects attendees to act respectfully.  We reserve the right to turn away anyone.  Reserve at 561-832-731.  No admittance after film begins at 6 pm.  Location is at 311 Peruvian Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480.