Artist and designer Sean Rush graciously hosted a Kick-Off Cocktail Party at his Antique Row gallery and wine bar, Nomad, for the West Palm Beach Library Foundation’s 2024 Yacht Cruise and Dream Auction committee. The reception, held Wednesday, December 13, honored the event’s chairs and host committee.

Attending the reception were co-chairs Daphne Nikolopoulos and Dr. Mary Ann DuPont, along with host committee members including Max and Joseph McNamara, Jules Aron, Sebastian Clarke and Katherine van Dell, Katherine Lande and Kevin Condon, Emily Pantelides, Angela Reynolds, Deborah Koepper, Michael and Theresa Drapkin, Skye Sherman and Aaron Nosbisch. Attendees enjoyed a wine selection and charcuterie boards compliments of Nomad and a specialty cocktail compliments of Upstate Vodka.

Daphne Nikolopoulos, WPBLF Board Member and Event Co-Chair, Dean Dimke, CEO of WPBLF and Jules Aaron

Daphne Nikolopoulos and Sean Rush

Wallace and Dr. Mary Ann DuPont, WPBLF Board Member and Event Co-Chair

Katherine Van Dell and Sebastian Clarke

Teresa and Michael Drapkin

Max and Joseph MacNamara

Emily Pantelides and Angela Reynolds

Aaron Nosbisch and Sky Sherman

Kevin Condon and Katherine Lande

The Third Annual Yacht Cruise and Dream Auction will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2 to 5 p.m., aboard the Grand Princess. The fundraiser will feature a cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway, beverages and light bites, in addition to both a live and silent auction of premium experiences. Sebastian Clarke, a veteran auctioneer and appraiser who frequently appears on Antiques Roadshow, will preside over the live auction. Proceeds from the auctions will support the Library Foundation’s mission to fund the programs, services, and resources of the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, making them accessible to the community at absolutely no cost.

For more information about the event, click here and for information on the WPB Library Foundation, click here.

About the West Palm Beach Library Foundation

The West Palm Beach Library Foundation raises funds for the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
to provide free quality programs, services, and resources that enrich and strengthen its diverse
community. The Foundation hopes to create an inspired community where children excel, and adults
thrive. Gifts to the Foundation support popular library programs including afterschool homework
centers, summer learning programs, reading programs, teen college prep, job readiness, and adult
programs in art, technology, education, culture, and entertainment.

Photos Credit: West Palm Beach Library Foundation

Date Posted: December 19, 2023