Chris Hayes

August 2010

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Our August issue includes profiles on some of our area's best instructors, students and institutions, as well as some fabulous back-to-school gear. We also profile rock legends ZZ Top.

Executive Director Beth Clark and Founder/Artist Director Shawn Berry talk about why the membership for their local choral group has nearly quadrupled since its establishment in 2003.

Find out how Palm Beach writer and pet lover Paulette Cooper Noble has used a unique approach to turn the tables on contemporary pet books.

July 2010

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We tackle a few sports-related features with stories on Olympic Equestrian Lauren Hough, Florida Panthers President & COO Michael Yormark, and synchronized swimming team The Palm Beach Coralytes.

The alternative rock band that started in Gainesville and has performed worldwide returns to South Florida to perform at SunFest 2010, and offer me a behind-the-scenes look.

June 2010

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We "take the leap" with wedding-themed profiles on Tamera's Forever Bridal, the Floating Chapel on the Bay, the Mansion at Tuckahoe and A Piece of Cake by Elena.

Country star and SunFest 2010 performer Charlie Daniels discusses his rise to fame and unorthodox approach to the fiddle.

May 2010

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We visit the classrooms of local schools like Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach Atlantic and Medvance, and hit the high seas in the Argos Gulfstream.

Ron Paolillo, best known as Arnold Horshack on "Welcome Back Kotter," is now inspiring a new generation of actors at the G-Star School of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Broadcasting.

Angel Aloma, Executive Director of Food For The Poor, details their organization's significant efforts both in Haiti and worldwide.

April 2010

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We celebrate Green Awareness Month with features on "green" products and companies, along with profiles on timeless actor Henry Winkler and "Spanglish" superstar Jon Secada.

Boasting a modern design, mouthwatering menu and breathtaking oceanfront view, The Omphoy proves that being the "black sheep" of Palm Beach hotels is not necessarily a bad thing.

I visit Gene Bates and the staff at their Palm Beach Gardens office to find out how his design group have instituted "green" practices to create the most eco-friendly golf courses on Earth.

March 2010

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Former President Bill Clinton speaks with locals at the Breakers, while pop star Clay Aiken hosts the 3rd annual Golfing for Inclusion tournament at Mirasol Country Club.

I speak with the family of the late Bob Davidoff, former photographer for the Kennedy family, about how his poignant photos offered a glimpse at Camelot.

February 2010

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We speak with iconic fashion designer Josie Natori, get a taste of Crumby Love, and feel the need for speed at Lamborghini Palm Beach.

The Norton Museum provides locals some late-night culture and entertainment with the brand new "Art After Dark" program.

January 2010

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Along with a profile on fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi, our first issue of 2010 explores Jupiter's annual Feast of Little Italy and this year's headlining performer, Frank Stallone.

A specialist in "black letter" law, Robin Bresky explains how it's all in the details.

December 2009

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Notable profiles in our holiday issue include Helping People Succeed, Inc., local salon Jonathan T's, and Acqua Liana, a multimillion-dollar mansion on Manalapan Island.

CEO Suzanne Hutcheson explains how her organization helps thousands of locals through their various programs. HPS's Stuart office also dazzles visitors with their "Light Up the Season" holiday display.

I take a trip up to Asheville, North Carolina to visit America's largest privately owned home.

November 2009

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Our A&E issue features a peek inside the Burt Reyolds Insitute for Film and Theatre (BRIFT), several other local theaters and performance groups, and country star Jo Dee Messina.

Step inside the Lake Worth Playhouse with "Brighton Beach Memoirs" co-directors Lisa Bankert and Richie Lester.

October 2009

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Featured profiles for October include Ivy Larson and The Whole Foods Diet Cookbook, the world-renowned Flagler Museum and Alfred Fiandaca.

Find out how Palm Beach resident and Benjamin School alum Linnie Supall became 2010's Miss Palm Beach County USA in her first pageant entrance.

Co-founder and Artistic Director Bill Hayes (no relation!) explains why so many locals are attracted to the thought-provoking theatre presented at Palm Beach Dramaworks.

September 2009

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This month's issue includes profiles on Florida Congressman Tom Rooney, W. Jane Hamilton and the Palm Beach County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Veteran actor Jack McGee visits South Florida and sits down to talk about the unique path that led him to show business.

Find out more about how this local tutoring service uses a variety of teaching tools to assist students with learning disabilities.

August 2009

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This month's back-to-school issue explores some of area's best instructors and institutions, while also helping parents to best prepare for the first day back.

I visit my alma mater in North Palm Beach and find out what has made it stand apart as a South Florida institution almost 50 years since it first opened.

This K-8 public charter school is showing local parents that their kids can receive a better-than-public education without the private school cost.

July 2009

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July's sports issue tackles a number of South Florida's finest athletes, whether it's on the track with Blake Koch, on and off the field with Ottis Anderson, or in the deep end with Olympic swimmer Dara Torres.

This 42-year old swimming legend is spanning the country with her inspirational new biography, "Age is Just a Number."

The former Super Bowl MVP talks about growing up in West Palm Beach's low-income housing projects and how he has used his fame to help his family as well as some of our area's less fortunate.

June 2009

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We celebrate the glamour and beauty of June weddings with a nine-page wedding venue section, a feature on famed wedding dress designer Vera Wang and celebrity makeup artist Jennifer Farhood, and much more.

Stylists Justin Lynch and Thea Ciallelli bring elegance to Palm Beach Gardens with their new salon, Justin's at Midtown.

May 2009

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We take a dip into South Florida's cool blue waters and celebrate everything aquatic, from the Grassy Waters Preserve to the North Palm Beach Rowing Club.

Edwin Riley was been an actor, a poet and a disc jockey before finding his true calling - as a teacher in the art of Chi Kung, a form of holistic stress reduction.

Maria and Yanni Pishos explain why superior service and comfortable atmosphere has customers scheduling appointments at their PBG salon.

April 2009

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Featuring Palm Beach Supercar Weekend along the Instracoastal, the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival in Abacoa and our first Summer Camp Calendar, April's issue is sure to please readers of any age.

While some may achieve their dream job, Michelle Suskauer has two - as a criminal defense lawyer at the Suskauer Law Firm, and as a legal analyst on both local and cable TV.

Whether she's singing in the bathroom, tap-dancing down the hallways or thrilling the Maltz Jupiter Theatre audience as Alice in COPA's "Wonderland," it's clear that Emily has the music in her.

March 2009

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This month I introduce myself as the new Editor of PBG Lifestyle Magazine. Our March issue features a few outstanding women and their amazing creations, like Adriana Castro's exotic handbags and Detra Kay's whimsical jewelry.

An actor, a musician, an entrepreneur and an all-around goof, Philip Labes is one of South Florida's biggest up-and-comers.

February 2009

One of South Florida's youngest veteran reporters uses his media skills in a new field.

René Friedman, Executive Director of Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society, explains how a growing number of our residents are returning to the classroom, but this time without the homework.

Marcia C. Lane overcame more than her fair share of obstacles when trying to start her own spa in 1995. Today, this 3,000-square-foot oasis of relaxation offers everything from hair styling to oxygen steam therapy.

January 2009

This Palm Beach County marketing guru is out to prove that books are the ultimate public relations tool.

The chairpersons for this year's Heart Ball hope to raise money for and increase awareness about one of our nation's biggest killers: heart disease.

As Palm Beach County increases its influence in the bio-tech community, Dr. Cleveland and Scripps Florida hope to lead the way in cancer research.