The Wellington Art Society will feature Monica Postell at their meeting on November 8, 2023.
The meeting will take place at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, second floor. The meeting will open with a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief business meeting. The event will conclude with a presentation from Monica Postell. For more information contact: Heather Bergstrom, presidentofwas@gmail.com.
Monica Postell is formerly from Chicago and visited the Art Institute of Chicago regularly. She now resides in Delray Beach and Twin Lakes, Wisconsin with a view of little Lake Marie.
Throughout her business career she exercised creativity by hand-painting Christmas cards, painting ceramic gifts for friends and family, and even designing needlepoint canvases. She began to paint full time after retiring in 2019. Monica works in watercolor, pastels, and acrylics.
Monica’s paintings celebrate color and use light and deep shadow to bring drama and atmosphere. She paints still life’s, landscapes, roomscapes, and portraits of children, adults and pets, in color saturated watercolor, guache, soft pastel or acrylic.
Some of Monica’s recent awards include the 2022 APBC juried show Judge’s Recognition for ‘Unmade Bed’ (watercolor on cold press); the 2023 APBC juried show Featured Artist and Judge’s Recognition for ‘Sitting on the Dock’ (acrylic on canvas); and the 2023 Fall International On-line Exhibition National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society (applied).
You can see more of Monica Postell’s work on the following social media outlets:
Http://www.postellartworks.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mlpdelray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/postellartworks
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The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 41st year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
LAKE WORTH, FL (October 12, 2023) – The Board of Directors of the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 inductees into the Museum’s Polo Hall of Fame:
Jeff Blake, Rube Williams, Vicki Armour, Dick Latham, Don Beveridge, and legendary horses Sweet Be, and Royal Diamond.
The 35th Annual Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and Induction Ceremony is one of the premier events of the high-goal polo season in Florida and is scheduled for Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Museum of Polo.
Jeff Blake is a three-time U.S. Open champion, lifting the trophy in 1996 and 1999 with Outback and in 2008 with Crab Orchard in which he was named MVP. He also won USPA Gold Cup three times (1998, 1999 and 2003) and multiple other high-goal tournaments, including the 2006 Joe Barry Memorial Cup, again being selected as the MVP.
As a consummate professional, Blake, who reached 7 goals, was highly sought after, and added the Pacific Coast Open, Silver Cup, National Twenty Goal, Butler Handicap, Challenge Cup and Sterling Cup trophies to his sparkling resume.
He also represented the United States in the 2009 Westchester Cup and the 1998 14-goal World Championship. Blake was selected Young Player of the Year in 1998 and the Polo Magazine Excellence Awards for Young Player.
Posthumous Hall of Fame honoree Hubert Winfield “Rube” Williams, who was known as a fearless player, was an integral member on the winning West team in the famous 1933 East-West series. He suffered a broken leg in the second game of the rough best-of-three.
Williams, an outgoing Texan who reached 8 goals, also won the 1928 Junior Championship (now known as the Silver Cup), the 1930 Monty Waterbury Cup and was a finalist in the 1932 U.S. Open.
A talented horseman, he and good friend Cecil Smith were well-known for purchasing prospective polo ponies and turning them into top prospects. After retiring from polo, Williams became a well-known horse trainer on the East Coast.
The posthumous Iglehart honor is awarded to Don Beveridge, whose outstanding playing career, coupled with his vision, helped reinvigorate the sport throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
On the field, Beveridge helped organize and played on some of the most dynamic teams of that era, leading his famed Triple C team to victories in the U.S. Open (1954, 1955, 1957, 1960) as well as triumphs in the National 20-Goal (now the Silver Cup), in 1954 and 1955, the Monty Waterbury in 1951 and 1954, and the Butler Handicap in 1954 and 1956.
Off the field, he co-founded, along with his brother Bert Beveridge, Boca Raton Polo Club, playing an integral part of helping to bring and promote high-goal polo in South Florida. To further help publicize and energize the sport, he started Polo Unlimited Magazine.
His multi-faceted talents as an exceptional amateur player and as an astute organizer and developer made him an invaluable contributor to the resurgence of polo in America, starting it on a journey the sport continues to enjoy today.
Iglehart Award winner Vicki Armour (pictured below) is recognized as one of the best female polo players of the 80s and 90s. She was a profound influence for women in the sport, breaking ground by playing in the 22-goal when it was fairly unheard of for women to be competing at that level. A fierce competitor on the field, Vicki easily held her own with the top players in the sport and became a favorite subject for the press who extensively covered her remarkable feats.
In addition to Armour’s playing abilities, she was also globally recognized as a skilled horseman and uniquely gifted trainer of polo ponies. She had an undeniable talent for picking great horses to make into some of the best polo ponies in the sport, and has selected, trained, and sold horses to the best competitors in polo.
Vicki reached a 2-goal handicap and won the Copper and Heritage Cups and the Women’s U.S. Handicap. Selected by a committee of her peers from candidates from all over the United States, she was awarded the Polo Magazine “Woman Polo Player of the Centennial Era”.
Iglehart Award winner Dick Latham, who was synonymous with Willow Bend Polo Club, was heavily involved in many aspects of serving the USPA, whether as a Delegate (1966-74), on the Board of Governors (1972-79) or as USPA Secretary (1973-75). He was also a member of the Handicap, Tournament, Umpire and Trophy committees throughout his many years of service.
Latham played polo at the University of Virginia and was a 3-goaler who won the USPA Gold Cup in 1975 and 1977 as well as the Silver Cup, and 12-Goal Inter-Circuit and represented the United States in the 1976 Camacho Cup.
Latham authored numerous articles and Blue Book summaries, highlighted by the USPA “Guide for Umpires” booklet.
The Horses to Remember honoree of the early pre-Hartman era is Royal Diamond, the bay mare that was a “treasured” pony of Hall of Famer Harry Payne Whitney. Whitney, who reportedly purchased Royal Diamond from the Duke of Westminster in 1916.
Royal Diamond was the first winner of the Best Polo Pony in Show Champion Cup at the debut of the National Polo Pony Society Show in 1919. (Criteria: Must excel at both play and as an example of worthy to improve the breed)
Royal Diamond competed in the 1921 International Games, played by Tommy Hitchcock, Jr. Several years later Polo magazine referred to her as “one of the greatest of all polo mounts.”
The phenomenal chestnut thoroughbred gelding Flash, whose actual name was Rockey Kid, will be recognized as “Horses to Remember, post-Hartman Award Era.”
Sweet Be, owned and played by Hall of Famer Charles Smith and Richard Latham, will be recognized as “Horses to Remember, post-Hartman Award Era.”
Sweet Be (gray horse pictured above) earned numerous Best Playing Awards, highlighted by the Hartman Award in the 1976 U.S. Open. Another highlight is winning the Best Playing Award in the 1976 Camacho Cup.
Sweet Be was a mainstay for Smith in the 1970s as he played her in all the major tournaments, including the U.S. Open, USPA Gold Cup, Silver Cup, and Butler Handicap, among others.
The Awards Gala and Induction Ceremony will take place at the Museum of Polo on Friday, February 16, 2024. The public is invited to attend. Ticket information will be announced soon.
The Hall of Fame Awards Dinner is the most important annual fundraising event for the Museum, a private, independently run 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization. Contact Brenda Lynn at the Museum of Polo, (561) 969-3210 or (561) 969-7015, e-mail: blynn@polomuseum.org for further details, information, or to make your reservations.
Beauty has no expiration date! Join us to discover how women over the age of 50 are finding themselves in the next chapter of their life. Age is truly just a number and these ladies share their stories of comebacks, new beginnings and their own personal journey.
Dannielle Judd Photography will be hosting their second Gallery Exhibition from 4:00 – 8:00 pm on October 28th in the District Room at the Mall at Wellington Green. The event is celebrating an amazing group of women who are breaking the stereotypes about aging. Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting old.
Some have gone back to school, others have started their own businesses, some pursued an acting and singing career. We have teachers, doctors, farmers, fitness coaches, widows, women who have lost children, overcoming cancer and so much more. These women are a true testament to not only surviving but THRIVING….
This year we have partnered with two local charities that do amazing work to help children in crisis. Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach and Speak up for Kids, Palm Beach County. We will be holding a silent auction with 100% of the proceeds being divided between the two charities. Donations are being accepted for the silent auction. Please contact Dannielle Judd at dannniellejudd@gmail.com for futher details.
The Loxahatchee Group of the Sierra Club Florida Chapter is inviting the public to two upcoming events:
Saturday, October 21 – 9:30 am to Noon
ESSENTIALS 101, New Member Orientation and Meet & Greet
‘We are inviting anyone interested in our organization or mission to join us for breakfast, followed by an informative presentation,” says Drew Martin, Conservation Chair of the Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group. “First, our Membership Chair will share the history of our group, Campfire resources, and social media tools, followed by Core Committee Chairs who will provide project overviews and appeal for volunteers.” Among the key topics of discussion will be Conservation, Political, Public Lands, Community Outreach, and more.
Where: In the Visitors Center-Multipurpose Room at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 10216 Lee Road in Boynton Beach (33473).
One highlight of this fundraiser will be the presentation of the prestigious 2023 Environmental Champion Award to Paul Owens, President of 1000 Friends of Florida, the state’s leading not-for-profit smart growth advocacy organization known for building better communities and saving special places. Owens is also the highly respected and widely read Opinion Editor of the Orlando Sentinel. The festive event will also include hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, live music by Jamie Rasso, and a hot-hot-hot Silent Auction offering vacations, art, outings and adventures, sporting goods, hotel and restaurant certificates, and more. Tickets are just $50 per person—or $450 for a table of 10—if purchased by the end of October. On November 1, individual tickets will increase to $65.
Where: The Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counties, located near downtown West Palm Beach at 700 South Dixie Highway (33401).
About the Sierra Club Florida Chapter Loxahatchee Group:
One of 17 local Sierra Club Groups in Florida, it serves members in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties in Southeast Florida. Our group offers members and prospective members opportunities to explore, enjoy, and protect the environment by volunteering, going on outings and becoming environmental activists.
Sierra Club mission statement is “to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment, and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.”
The primary duty of the Sierra Club is to maintain the stability of the environment by combating all elements of destruction. This organization has been championing such issues through its advocates, community of volunteers, and other supporters. Sierra Club understands the essentiality of nature to the survival of humanity. It, therefore, commits all its resources to rally like-minded individuals to join its course and create a world where people can flourish and achieve their potential.
Some of you already know Akai from hearing him speak at places like the PBC Behavioral Health Coalition, Substance Awareness Center, The Youth Summit, and other local and national engagements or maybe you’ve read about him and his work in places like BET, The Recap Report, and Authority Magazine. If you’re just getting to know him and his work, the common theme of Akai’s career has always been helping people grow into their best versions. His dynamic approach to health and wellness is a byproduct of formal education, life experience as a decorated college athlete, and his journey with mindfulness and growth. In fact, he was voted “America’s Favorite Mindfulness Coach” by a major corporate wellness platform.
Now relocated to the Wellington area, Akai offers his Young Men’s Mentoring Circle- a transformative and empowering journey designed to help young men navigate the challenges and opportunities of adolescence and early adulthood. This mentorship class is dedicated to fostering personal growth, character development, and leadership skills in young men.
The Young Men’s Mentorship Circle will begin as a once-a-week program designed to evolve with the demand. We hope your teen joins us on this empowering journey of self-discovery, growth, and leadership.
To register or learn more, contact Akai at a.jackson@ixl.today or (407) 701-8232.
*Ask about the 1:1 session if a group setting is not appropriate. www.ixl.today
Jodie Schmitz and Sunny Hawkins, Co-Chairs of the 8th Annual Grandma’s Angels Holiday Luncheon are proud to announce Joan O’Connell as the Honorary Chair. Joan has served on the Luncheon Committee since the beginning, is a very generous supporter of the Luncheon, is always willing to attend donor meetings and give tours, raises a substantial amount of funding for our programs and is serving her 3-term as Board President. Due to her passion and leadership, the programs at Grandma’s Place have grown and are thriving. There is no one more deserving of this honor and recognition!
Committee Members include: Jane Bruno, Susy Burrowes, Amy Considine, Margaret Donnelley, Manda Galin, Helena Guest, Patti Hadden, Barbara Hollender, Eleanor Jones, Mary Liguori, Mary Lewis Moews, Toni O’Brien, Amy Quattlebaum, Dina Rubio, Lisa Shapiro, Marcie Singer, Jaime Taylor and Monique VandeKamp.
Sponsors include: Presenting Sponsor, Heidi Schaeffer MD; Platinum Sponsor, Ric Bradshaw – Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office; Gold Sponsor Danielle McDonald; Silver Sponsors Hadden Landscaping, International Society of Palm Beach and Cypress Insurance Group – Terri Bond and Nick & Debbie Arciola.
The luncheon starts at 11:30 am with a wine reception and a fabulous silent auction. During lunch there will be a small live auction by Neil Saffer while local CBS12 News Anchor Liz Quirantes has once again graciously agreed to serves as the celebrity emcee.
The proceeds benefit Grandma’s Place, which provides shelter and loving care to children who have suffered abuse or neglect and have been removed from their homes, and also provides respite care for young children with disabilities while offering support to their parents/caregivers to maximize each child’s safety and success.
Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, higher-speed rail service in America, will double its train service between Orlando and Miami, just two weeks after opening the highly anticipated route. Brightline will begin running 30 trains daily starting today, October 9, with 15 daily departures from both Orlando and Miami.
The new hourly schedule begins with the first train leaving Orlando at 4:38 a.m., arriving into Miami at 8:11 a.m. The final train leaves Orlando at 8:54 p.m. The first train leaves Miami for Orlando at 6:41 a.m., arriving at 10:19 a.m. with the last train leaving Miami for Orlando at 9:41 p.m. Additional early-morning and late-night trains will operate between Brightline’s five South Florida stations.
About Brightline
Brightline is the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, higher-speed rail service in America. The company currently serves Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. Brightline was recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Travel and included in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Hot List for the best new ways to travel. Offering a guest-first experience designed to reinvent train travel and take cars off the road, Brightline plans to bring its award-winning service to additional city pairs and congested corridors across the country that are too close to fly and too long to drive, with immediate plans to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
OF ITALIAN AMERICAN-HERITAGE, CULTURE, AND FAMILY TRADITIONS
Friday, October 6, 2023 (Jupiter, Fla.)–The Galbani Feast of Little Italy returns to Abacoa in Jupiter for a three-day festival November 3-5, 2023. The cultural festival known for the Italian ambiance, national Italian-American entertainers, and authentic food will offer free admission, and this year’s theme is celebrating Italian-American Heritage and Culture.
Festival hours throughout the weekend are 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday. Parking is Free. Admission is Free.
Now in its 22nd year, the Galbani ‘Feast of Little Italy,’ the largest Italian festival in Florida, promises a weekend filled with entertainment, food, and fun, served up Italian style! The festival has expanded, and with more vendors than ever before, it will continue to be the largest Italian festival in the state. Each year, the ‘Feast of Little Italy’ draws three generations of families with a promise to offer something special for everyone to enjoy and remember as they create memorable moments together that last a lifetime.
“We are committed to celebrating our Italian cultures, values, and traditions that are built on the foundation of family. We are grateful for all who come out and celebrate and share in the love of our heritage said Jerry Somma, Co-Founder and Producer of the festival.”
Experience national and local chefs who come out to the Feast of Little Italy and demonstrate how to cook specialty Italian dishes. This year, The La Cucina Galbani® Cooking stage will feature nationally known chefs like most notable, Galbani Celebrity Chef Marco Sciortino from the hit TV show “Come Dine with Me,” and local favorites Anthony Acampa from “Fats Where the Flavors At,” Nina Tomasik from Nina’s Fresh Bakery, Chef Nick from Brick and Barrel, and Chef Stephen Asprinio from Top Chef and a local restaurateur will all be creating special Italian dishes right before your eyes! Do not miss a taste of the free Voga Wine seminars throughout the weekend by wine connoisseurs.
Cheers! Salute! Toast to your Italian-American heritage with a beer, prosecco, spritz, or cocktail. The Bar Italia, Aperol Spritz Piazza, or Voga Prosecco Lounge will be the places to be seen.
Spoil yourself and the entire family and relax in your own Private VIP Villa located near the stage for your enjoyment, including a large table, eight seats in your villa, and waiter/waitress service, or enjoy a reserved stage pod seating with four chairs, table and includes waiter/waitress service. Reservations are available at Eventbrite.com.
For the entire family, there will be festival rides and carnival games for all ages. Little Smiles will be on site with fun kids’ activities.
Entertainment:
The Feast is pleased to announce the return of its fabulous Master of Ceremonies – Virginia Sinicki, an on-air personality from the KVJ show on 979WRMF.
Friday-The party kicks off on the Beachside Golf Cars Stage with Maria DeCrescenzo, known for her unique mix and arrangements of favorites, at 6 p.m. and performing Italian music spinning by DJ Johnny. Then headliners Livin’ on a Prayer, a Bon Jovi Tribute performing hits from the New Jersey rock band spanning decades, at 8 p.m.
Saturday-Come witness Cory “CPez” Pesaturo, the Guinness World Record holder for longest performance by an accordion player, as he takes the main stage at 12:30 p.m. Making their festival debut, couple Vincent and Emily Ricciardi. Enjoy the smooth sounds of “The Voice of Romance” Franco Corso performing Italian classics from Andrea Bocelli, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and many more at 3 p.m. Austin Giorgio is known for TV fame from NBC’s The Voice. His smooth sounds will seduce the audience with popular songs made famous by Sinatra, Dean Martin, and other classics at 4:30 p.m. The Vince Chiarelli Band is credited for their unique mix and arrangements of classic Italian favorites, intertwined with romantic Italian ballads, Italian-American favorites, and enticing bossa nova and flamenco rhythms. Audiences will be captivated by the band’s own self-described genre of “Flamenco Italiano,” which has revitalized the excitement of Italian music at 6 p.m. Then Saturday Night will explode with 70s hits, with Studio 54 performing the best of the 70s at 8 p.m.
Sunday-The Feast continues with young Aviana Rossi performing at Noon. Known as “The Sicilian Tenor,” Elio Scaccio will be performing at 1 p.m. The return of Marco Turo with a new show, A Tribute to Tony Bennett, at 2:30 p.m. The Vince Chiarelli Band returns at 4 p.m. with Cory Pesaturo. Then do not miss a festival favorite, Angelo Venuto, at 6 p.m. performing Italian dance hits, traditional songs, and more!
The Food – Now that is Italian!
With every step you take in Abacoa, visitors will find food vendors serving up authentic Italian dishes-from fresh pasta, sausage, and peppers, arancini, braciole, and many more classic dishes. Then, enjoy a not-to-be-missed Italian dessert with homemade zeppoles with powdered sugar, sfogliatella, and cannoli. Joseph’s Classic Market will be on site for all to enjoy many of their specialty items. If Italian food is what you crave, then the Feast is the place to be.
About Little Smiles – The Feast of Little Italy’s official Charity:
The Feast is committed each year to supporting Little Smiles and the Little Smiles toy drive kicking off at the festival. The nonprofit organization works tirelessly to bring smiles to the faces of children by giving kids the chance to be kids during difficult times. The nonprofit provides gifts and fun activities to children impacted by serious illness, homelessness, or tragedy. To learn more, visit www.littlesmilesfl.org.
About the Feast of Little Italy:
It began 22 years ago with a dream and a vision to create an experience rich in Italian culture to share. With family tradition and values at the core of its mission, the Feast continues to serve as the signature event that brings together generations in a celebration of marked contributions by great Italians. Through food, music, art, and history, over the three-day festival, we remain steadfast in encouraging the importance of bringing together the community, rooted in the importance of family. We remain dedicated to staying mindful of the hardships that our ancestors endured in migration to this great country and proud of our Italian-American heritage.
The 22nd Galbani Annual Feast of Little Italy– Nov. 3-5, 2023 (Friday 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Abacoa in Jupiter. The celebrated three-day family Italian street festival will have national entertainment, authentic food, festival rides and games, free cooking demonstrations, and more. Admission and parking are free. VIP Reserved Pods and Private Villas are available through Eventbrite.com. For more information, visit www.feastoflittleitaly.com.
Mind, Music and Movement Foundation for Neurological Disorders
WHO: Mind, Music and Movement Foundation for Neurological Disorders
WHAT: Lunch & Learn Fall Series
October 12, 2023: Brain Donation: Think About It
Christina Romani Piersol, University of Miami (Brain Endowment Bank), manages the business operations donor services at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She will speak about Parkinson’s disease and healthy brain aging and explain the benefits of brain donation.Visit https://www.m3f.org/event-details/brain-donation-think-about-it for more information.
November 15, 2023: DBS or focused ultrasound? What will work best and when?
Dr. Arif Dalvi, Director of the Comprehensive Movement Disorders Program at Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute, will compare the steps and benefits of DBS surgery and focused ultrasound surgery. Attendees will understand the steps of DBS surgery and focused ultrasound surgery as well as the benefits and risks of each method. Evaluate the outcomes based on clinical research. Visit https://www.m3f.org/event-details/dbs-or-focused-ultrasound-what-will-work-best-and-when for more information.
December 14, 2023: The Well-Prepared Spouse
Anne B. Sternlicht, Managing Director of JP Morgan Private Bank, will lead an educational discussion of financial, investment and trust planning basics. In a world of too much information, how do we know what is important to help our families prepare for the unexpected? Visit https://www.m3f.org/event-details/the-well-prepared-spouse to RSVP.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. on October 12, November 15 and December 14
WHERE: Tropical Sands Christian Church – 2726 Burns Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
ADMISSION: Lunch & Learn events are open to the public and RSVPs are required. Tickets include one lunch meal and are $20 per person. To purchase tickets or to learn more, visit www.m3f.org/events.
The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum’s Thresholds is a collection of African artifacts and artwork that mark the milestones of a life journey. The show features pieces from the Spady Museum Collection and special artifacts from the Kay Crawford Collection and the Dr. Cecil Jonas Collection. Thresholds is co-curated by Joanne Hamsptead and Khaulah Naima Nuruddin. In the exhibit, each carefully curated artifact tells a tale of a “threshold” – such as a birth, initiation, marriage or death – that a person crosses with the assistance and guidance of unique ceremonies, rituals, and artistic expressions.
For example, several cultures throughout Africa practice passage ceremonies for their young people. A component of the rite is represented in the exhibit with pieces of beaded jewelry from the Nigerian Yoruba tribe. The intricately designed jewelry, which are worn by men and women around their waistlines, indicates their crossing of the spiritual threshold into adulthood.
Oct. 11: “Crossing Overtown” screening at Cornell Museum, in partnership with Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
6 p.m.
Cornell Museum at Old School Square, 51 Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
In a first-time collaboration, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) welcome audiences to learn more about the compelling origins of Overtown, a Miami city that encapsulates the indomitable spirit of the African American metropolis. In their one-hour documentary, “Crossing Overtown,” Jewish filmmakers Scott Barnett and Johanna Vega delve into the unique role that Overtown plays in the national civil rights movement and its influence on other predominantly Black cities.
Oct. 28: Sip and See With Spady, featuring The Florida Highwaymen
This program was born out of the need to continue the enriching conversations sparked by tours of the Spady Museum’s exhibits. The history of the Black citizens of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County and the State of Florida and how that history connects to the wider narrative of American history are broad topics that can require more time than a museum tour will allow. Sip and See at Spady is a monthly, 2-hour, social gathering that provides additional time to continue discussion of selected topics supplemented by scholars, documentaries, live presentations, publications and other source material.
Nov. 28: “Thresholds” Exhibit Curator and Collector Talk
Dec. 26: “Thresholds” Exhibit Public Workshop, as part of Kwanzaa Celebration
Dec. 26: Kwanzaa Celebration
2:30-5:30 p.m.
170 NW 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Kwanzaa Celebration will welcome families to celebrate the holidays by making their own gifts and enjoying live music, art activities, storytelling for children, and food. The celebration will be held outside on the museum grounds. Kwanzaa is a Pan-African holiday designed to strengthen and celebrate the best of African culture and heritage. Five community-minded organizations come together to infuse the Kwanzaa celebration with all of the seven principles for a rich and memorable experience. Unity, a concept that was kept away from African Americans during the founding of our country, is an important principle to learn, adopt and practice. (Learn more about Kwanzaa here: https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/seven-principles-kwanzaa). The Spady Museum will condense the week-long celebration into an afternoon of community observation. The Kwanzaa Celebration is hosted by Spady Museum in collaboration with the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., the Sankofa Study Group, Pyramid Books, Kwanzaa 365 Live.
January 15, 2024: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch
10 a.m.-noon
Indian Spring Country Club, 11501 El Clair Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL
A signature community event, which is often sold-out, the Spady Museum’s “I Have A Dream” Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast has swelled to welcome more than 300 people from Palm Beach and Broward counties. The Breakfast features guest speakers, musical entertainment, and a full breakfast buffet. Tickets are available at www.spadymuseum.com. For more information, call 561-279-8883 or email info@spadymuseum.org
Jan. 16: Traditional “Colored Town” Bus Tour
The Traditional “Colored Town” Bus Tour takes riders on a journey through the city’s Colored Town historic district. Riders will tour the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and other locations; disembarking at select historic sites for a closer look at the fascinating history of Delray Beach. To book this tour for groups of 10-28, please contact the museum at (561) 279-8883 or email us at info@spadymuseum.org
Jan. 20: Cook, Chat and Chew
Jan. 26: “Solo Exhibition of Kandy G. Lopez” Exhibit Opening
Employing a wide variety of artistic expressions, Kandy G. Lopez examines the notion of in-betweenness, as it refers to navigating cultures, experiences, and adverse environments by individuals or communities that have been marginalized or forcibly displaced. In the Nahuatl language, Nepantla relates to the resistance practices formed in response to living in oppressive conditions. People develop strategies for survival that can include cultural preservation, maintaining traditions, or creating new forms of identity to withstand the pressures of assimilation or conquest. Curated by Tayina Deravile, (in)visible: Nepantla magnifies the people who cross boundaries and facilitate passage between worlds.
Jan. 30: “Solo Exhibition of Kandy G. Lopez” Exhibit Artist Talk
Feb. (TBD): Spady Museum is participating in “Reimagining Palm Beach County” exhibit at Cornell Museum; exhibit opens at a date to be announced. A painting of Mr. Solomon D. Spady will be included in this exhibit.
Feb. 16: Historic Districts of Delray Beach Bus Tour
The Historic Districts of Delray Beach Bus Tour takes riders on a journey through the city’s living and preserved history. Riders will tour the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and other locations; disembarking at select historic sites for a closer look at the fascinating history of Delray Beach. To book this tour for groups of 10-28, please contact the museum at (561) 279-8883 or email us at info@spadymuseum.org
Feb. 16: Youth Art Awareness Festival
4-8p.m.
170 NW 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
The energy of the first Black Youth Awareness Art Festival spilled out into the streets of West Settlers’ Historic District, as the Spady Museum and Milagro Center welcomed more than 300 new and old friends to the Black History Month event. In 2023, the Spady Museum plans for a repeat performance, this time in partnership with CAPE Universal. At the festival, young people took to the stage with music, poetry/spoken word and dance, while youth chatted with customers. Artwork created by local youth lined the outdoor venue, which provided a lively backdrop for young, small business owners selling their wares. Delray Beach Police officers handed out ice cream and Digital Vibes kept the music in the air. About 50 audience members joined a giant drum circle led by Anthony Bacchus of CAPE Universal.
March 1: “Solo Exhibition of Kandy G. Lopez” Artist-Led Workshop
April 5: “Ain’t No Limits” Exhibit Opening Presented by Rubber Bands
Ten artists collaborate in a new exhibit, created with an intention for Black women and women of color to claim limitless freedom, rest, and joy for themselves, while advocating for others to do the same. The artists are anonymously paired, one visual and one literary, to create original work that disrupts the status quo, reclaims identity, and empowers Black women/women of color to individually and collectively push back against boundaries and limitations that stifle and oppress their attempts to fully self-actualize.
April 27: “Ain’t No Limits” Exhibit Public Art and Poetry Workshop
May 16: “Ain’t No Limits” Exhibit Artist Talk
May 19: Historic Districts of Delray Beach Bus Tour
The Historic Districts of Delray Beach Bus Tour takes riders on a journey through the city’s living and preserved history. Riders will tour the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and other locations; disembarking at select historic sites for a closer look at the fascinating history of Delray Beach. To book this tour for groups of 10-28, please contact the museum at (561) 279-8883 or email us at info@spadymuseum.org
May 19: A Delray Beach Family Affair
4-8 p.m.170 NW Fifth Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33437
Celebrate the communion of family – whether it’s your biological, communal, or cultural family – at this FREE event in the backyard of the Spady Museum. Family members can have their photos taken together, while children splash around in water play, and elders and Spady staff share the stories behind the many historical displays. Consider it a Family Reunion for all!
June 19 (Federally recognized Juneteenth): Traditional “Colored Town” Bus Tour
The Traditional “Colored Town” Bus Tour takes riders on a journey through the city’s Colored Town historic district. Riders will tour the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and other locations; disembarking at select historic sites for a closer look at the fascinating history of Delray Beach. To book this tour for groups of 10-28, please contact the museum at (561) 279-8883 or email us at info@spadymuseum.org
June 20: “Ain’t No Limits” Exhibit Artist Talk
June 21: Juneteenth Concert
July 27: “Ain’t No Limits” Exhibit Closing Reception
ABOUT THE SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM:
Opened in 2001, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is the only cultural center of its kind in Palm Beach County. Located at 170 NW Fifth Avenue in Delray Beach, it is dedicated to showcasing the contributions of African-, Caribbean- and Bahamian-Americans to Florida and the U.S. Programs include exhibitions, museum tours, and community events. Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; Mondays by appointment. Closed Sundays. Admission: $20; Members are free. For more information, call 561-279-8883 or visit www.spadymuseum.com
