Talked with Gary Schweikhart and Debbie Calabria from Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Their mission is "Champion, Engage, Grow by fulfilling the need for arts and cultural experiences in Palm Beach County". The Council offers a wide variety of services, including artist services, artist advocacy, grant programs council concierge and arts education. Their most popular outreach program is Culture and Cocktails and it takes place at The Ben. They have three left this season: January 9th Culture & Cocktails: Palm Beach Style, Today & Tomorrow with Bonnie Roseman, Steven Stolman, Annette Tapert and the conversation will by moderated by Pamela Fiori. February 6th Culture & Cocktails: History's Mysteries featuring Sue Gillis, Jeremy W. Johnson, CAE, Charlene Farrington and moderated by Rick Rose. The March Culture & Cocktails will be on the 6th and is a conversation on Acting, Adventures and Art with Regan Rohde and moderated by Joel Straus. Listeners can get tickets, sign up to become a volunteer, join the council, list events, apply for grants on the website, www.palmbeachculture.com