(L-R above) Francky Pierre-Paul, Philanthropic Consultant, Kodak Black, Stichiz, founder of Tu Es Belle Readers, Omar Cordero, and Mike Pennachio, Managing Partner of Greenacres Nissan
Nationally recognized artist Kodak Black announced he teamed up with Greenacres Nissan to gift a recent graduate a free car ahead of Kodak Black Day: Car Show Edition during a recent press conference.
Kodak Black is no stranger to philanthropic gestures. The young rapper has a documented history of assisting families of fallen officers, donating $100,000 to Nova Southeastern University, financially contributing towards Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, and partaking in grassroots initiatives like going door to door donating air conditioners and food to those in need.
Now, he hopes that gifting a car to a deserving high school graduate from an underserved community will change the direction of a student’s life and college endeavors.
“The student is driven. He’s ambitious. He has goals. The car is going to help him get to his destiny faster,” said Kodak.
Although Kodak Black and the team have already chosen the student via Tu Es Bella, an organization founded by media personality and philanthropist Stichiz that supports high school students transitioning to college, the recipient is still unaware. They will find out during the Kodak Black Day: Car Show Edition event on Sunday.
“The student thinks they won tickets to come to Kodak Black Day, but when they get there, they’ll find out. The car will be ready with a bow,” said Francky Pierre-Paul, who supports many of Kodak Black’s charitable campaigns.
The donated Nissan won’t be the only decorated car at the event.
Kodak Black Day: Car Show Edition is being held in Pompano this Sunday, June 11, from 12p-6p at Pompano Community Park and will showcase 100 of the hottest cars and bikes from across the nation competing to win a cash prize. The second annual event will have live music, food, a Kid Zone, and vendors. Tickets are still on sale at www.kodakblackday.com
West Palm Beach GreenMarket Receives Third Nomination for “Best Farmers Market”
In honor of recognition, the City to host three pop-up mini-markets at Clematis by Night in June
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The West Palm Beach Green Market has again been nominated as a USA TODAY 10 Best “Best Farmers Market”. The publication’s Readers’ Choice poll is a nationwide contest to determine the 10 best markets in the country. The City of West Palm Beach’s market has taken the top prize for the last two consecutive years. Fans and friends of the GreenMarket can vote once daily through Monday, July 3, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
In celebration of the recognition, the City will host three pop-up mini-markets at Clematis by Night in June – Thursday, June 15, 2023, Thursday, June 22, 2023, and Thursday, June 29, 2023. The markets will run from 6 – 9 p.m. during the weekly live music series and include a variety of favorites and new vendors. The participating vendors will be listed on the Clematis by Night webpage.
“The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is the best farmers market in the United States,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “Each year, our market continues to grow and branch out, both in its physical footprint and variety of offerings. Additionally, it capitalizes on the beauty of our waterfront views as it steps away from the Intracoastal. With the help of our community and partners, I am confident that we can win again.”
A USA TODAY 10 Best panel of food and travel experts determined their top 20 farmers markets, and now the public will select the top 10 winners. The final rankings will be announced on July 14, 2023. USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards highlight the best of the best in contests covering categories such as destinations, food and drink, hotels, and things to do.
“We are excited to be once again nominated as the ‘Best Farmers Market’ in the U.S.,” said Mary Pinak, community events manager for the City of West Palm Beach. “In celebration of this incredible recognition, we are hosting three mini-markets so fans and friends of the GreenMarket can sample what’s to come next season. Be sure to come out each week to see returning favorites and a peek at who’s new for the 2023 – 2024 season.”
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket wrapped its 28th season in April, marking its largest yet with more than 110 vendors. It expanded its physical footprint to the 200 block of Clematis Street to accommodate the growth. The seasonal market’s mission is to provide the community with seasonal access to locally grown fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, plants, and agricultural products. The Market supports the southeast Florida agricultural community and stimulates agricultural development, particularly in Palm Beach County, by providing an outlet for locally grown crops and specialty products. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket has been featured in The Boston Globe and named the number one green market in Florida by Cooking Light magazine.
To vote in the USA TODAY 10Best contest, visit wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771), or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.
About the City of West Palm Beach The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that offers the business advantages available in the region, combined with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Linked-in.
Blankets and chairs are recommended for Clematis by Night, Screen on the Green, and Sunday on the Waterfront.
Parking is available in city garages, the Banyan and Evernia garages being the closest to the events. For more information, visit www.wpb.org/events
August 2023
CLEMATIS BY NIGHT
Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m.
Great Lawn | 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
August 3: Sacred Union (Rock, Funk & Pop) | Visit Website
Established in October 2020, this eight-plus piece band is known for its musical arrangements and driving performances with a diverse repertoire of cover songs — such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Prince, Hall and Oates, Ed Sheeran, David Bowie and so much more. Their infectious rock, funk and pop brand will have attendees dancing all night!
August 10: Samantha Russell (Rock, Pop & Country) | Visit Website
Clematis by Night guests will know they are in for an evening of some of the best country music the moment they hear the Samantha Russell Band. The band performs original songs, current hits, and covers from many of today’s top country music and rock artists. Samantha’s influences include Miranda Lambert, Reba, Jo Dee Messina, Patsy Cline and Shania Twain.
August 17: J.P. Soars and the Red Hots (Blues) | Visit Website
Playing the blues requires diligence and dedication and an inherent sense of purpose and passion, and J.P. Soars and the Red Hots have it in spades. They’ve proven their mettle on national and international stages, playing blues festivals from Belgium to Brazil, and shared stages with the likes of Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Brian Setzer and Larry Graham. As Heritage Music Festival producer Bruce Wheeler says: “See them whenever you have the opportunity”.
August 24: Quick Fix Band (Pop & Rock) | Visit Website
Quick Fix is more than just your typical five-piece band from South Florida. Fronted by a phenomenal female lead singer, they quite possibly could be the best female artist cover band in all of America. Seductive vocals with occasional sax have been the catchphrase from their beginnings. They perform various genres, from pop, rock, and soul, to R&B. Quick Fix steps outside the mold, performing songs from the past with meaning and feeling.
Alive Beat is a three-piece high-energy band. Using the most up-to-date sound technology, their three-man band sound like five guys on stage. All three are vocalists (either lead singer or backup) for their songs, which helps enhance our uniqueness in playing cover songs.
SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Second Friday of the month (August 11), 7 – 9 p.m.
Waterfront – The Great Lawn | 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Film Feature: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish — 2022 (PG) | Official Trailer
About Puss in Boots: The Last Wish — 2022:
Sadly, Puss in Boots, the undaunted Spanish lover, and hero, is down to the last of his nine lives, a decade after the events of Puss in Boots (2011). And as if that weren’t enough, the unstoppable bounty hunter known as The Big Bad Wolf is after him. To restore all his precious lives and escape an inglorious fate, Puss must gather his courage to embark on a dangerous quest into the Dark Forest to find the legendary Wishing Star. However, Puss isn’t the only one seeking the map to the magical star. As the daring outlaw puts his skills to good use to stay one step ahead of formidable adversaries determined to get their hands on it, a crucial question arises: Does he have what it takes to face his most skilled and terrifying opponent and get his life back on track?
SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT
Third Sunday of the month (August 20), 4 – 7 p.m.
Meyer Amphitheatre | 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Step back in time and dance to the music of time gone by, captured in the greatest songs of the 1950s. You’ll want to clap, sing along, and Lindy-bop the boogie-woogie beat as At The Hop takes you on a musical journey, recreating the irresistible sounds of an unforgettable age.
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About the City of West Palm Beach: The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that offers the business advantages available in the region, combined with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Linked-in.
All events are subject to change. Attendees should check the City’s website, wpb.org/events, to confirm the most up-to-date information.
Tuesday, July 4, 6 – 10 p.m. | Fireworks start around 9:09 p.m.
Waterfront Commons | 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
*Activities are programmed along Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street
4th on Flagler is one of South Florida’s largest, free outdoor annual Independence Day celebrations. This event will be the City’s 35th annual celebration, and it will feature three stages of music, an annual Military Honor Ceremony, a kids’ entertainment zone (featuring inflatable games and bounce houses and make-and-take crafts and activities), roving entertainment sponsored by FPL (including stilt walkers, jugglers and magicians), food and refreshments for purchase and an 18-minute fireworks display by Pyrotecnico over the Intracoastal Waterway. Additionally, 4th on Flagler will be the start and end point for the annual Bill Bone 5K.
The musical entertainment/kids’ entertainment includes:
NewDay USA Stage (main stage on Flagler Drive and North Clematis Street): 13th Army Band (Jazz, Salsa, Marching, Rock Combo, Brass & Woodwind Quintet) | Visit Website
The 13th Army Band is a renowned musical ensemble composed of dedicated and skilled Soldiers of the Florida National Guard. With a lineage dating back to 1930, the Band has had a rich history of providing unparalleled musical support and entertainment for military and civilian events.
Meyer Amphitheatre: DJ Infiesta and Co. will keep the party going in the kids’ entertainment zone
The kids’ entertainment zone will feature inflatable activities like bounce houses and games (wristbands will grant unlimited access for $5 per person). Additionally, volunteers will help kids and their families with various Independence Day crafts and make-and-take activities (no charge).
Informa Stage (at Post Park): CoverUp (Pop, Punk & Alternative) | Visit Website
South Florida-based CoverUp will perform upbeat songs from hard rock and punk to ’80s hair bands and everything in between. The band, led by singer Larry Demers, is known for its high-energy and interactive shows.
Blankets and chairs are recommended. Parking is available in the City of West Palm Beach’s public parking garages for flat rates of $10 at the Banyan and Evernia garages and $5 at the City Center, Clematis and Sapodilla garages. Parking must be prepaid while entering the garage. The Banyan and Evernia garages are closest to the event.
4th on Flagler is produced by the City of West Palm Beach. 4th on Flagler sponsors to date include the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, NewDay USA, Informa, Town of Palm Beach, Amazon, FPL, Discover The Palm Beaches, Bill Bone Bike Law, PDQ Restaurant, Jimmy John’s, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, Humana, SWA, WPB Magazine, WPBF 25 News, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, X 102.3, New Country 103.1, PARTY 96.3, Fox Sports 640 South Florida and News Talk 850 WFTL.
CLEMATIS BY NIGHT
Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m.
Great Lawn | 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
July 6: NO CBN
July 13: Luis Manuel & The Charambo Band (Classic Salsa & Cuban Son)
Established in 1999, Luis Manuel & The Charambo Band is considered one of Florida’s best big Salsa bands. The band consists of 8 highly talented musicians performing Classic Salsa with a touch of Cuban Son, Latin jazz, cha-cha-cha, cumbia and merengue.
July 20: Crossfire Creek Band (New & Top 40 Country) | Visit Website
Crossfire Creek Band is a 5-pc new country/Top 40 country band based out of Tampa/Clearwater, FL, that is bursting onto the country music scene with its unique flare and one-of-a-kind performances. Their performance features true-to-the-original cover versions of today’s new country from Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, LOCASH, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Brothers Osborne and much more.
Tampa’s Damon Fowler is a masterful singer, guitar player and songwriter. A hard-driving troubadour, his music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. He has been featured in Butch Truck’s Freight Train band and his side gig as guitarist in the Dickey Betts Band. Critics have compared Fowler’s guitar work to Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck, while his slide guitar is reminiscent of the late Duane Allman. Fowler can play fiery guitar runs with the best of them, and his lyrical work on lap steel and dobro make him a standout performer among the legions of guitar heroes.
SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Second Friday of the month (July 14), 7 – 9 p.m.
Waterfront – The Great Lawn | 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Film Feature: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (PG) | Official Trailer
About Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank:
A hard-on-his-luck hound, Hank finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain’s evil plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant teacher to train him, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day. The only problem… cats hate dogs.
SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT
Third Sunday of the month (July 16), 4 – 7 p.m.
Meyer Amphitheatre | 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
The Southern Blood Band is a self-described “salute to American southern rock,” as the band covers a wide range of music from artists such as The Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet, The Marshall Tucker Band, Blackfoot, .38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more. With an unmistakable hard-driving groove, signature southern vocals, and dueling guitar force, their performance is a throwback to the ‘70s and early ‘80s.
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About the City of West Palm Beach: The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that offers the business advantages available in the region, combined with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Linked-in.
All events are subject to change. Attendees should check the City’s website, wpb.org/events, to confirm the most up-to-date information.
Delray Beach, Fla. – June 9, 2023 – Join us for a Juneteenth musical celebration!
Saturday, June 17, 2023; 6-8 p.m.; 7 p.m. concert begins A Juneteeth Celebration: An Evening with Donna Singer and the Diamond Jazz Orchestra Paying Tribute to Count Basie
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum170 NW Fifth Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444
In recognition of Juneteenth, Donna Singer and the 18-piece Diamond Jazz Orchestra will pay tribute to Count Basie, Duke Ellington and other big band greats. The museum will open beforehand for exhibit viewing. Guests will be encouraged to dance during the concert. All proceeds from this benefit concert, in honor of the Juneteenth holiday, will go toward underwriting programming and events of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum. Tickets are $50 per person; $80 per couple. Rain or Shine.
Performer Donna Singer has wowed jazz lovers around the world through her recordings and live performances at festivals, concert halls and jazz clubs. Her European concerts include dates in Paris, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy and Wales. She has performed at the Metropolitan Opera Guild Recital Hall in Lincoln Center, Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell and The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Learn more about Singer here: http://donna-singer.com/bio
For “An Evening with Donna Singer and the Diamond Jazz Orchestra Paying Tribute to Count Basie,” Singer said the audience should anticipate a night filled with inspiration, rhythm and above all else, dancing.
Q: What should the audience expect from the evening?
Singer: The music will be songs that Count Basie is well known for. He was a band leader, who inspired so many others, including Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra, as well as a musician, so we will be focusing on his charts. We are paying tribute to the greatness of Count Basie.
Q: Where else have you performed this tribute?
Singer: I’ve been performing for more than 30 years, which includes formal training at The Julliard School. And I’ve been singing with Big Band orchestras since the 1990s in Fort Lauderdale. I decided to form the Diamond Orchestra, hand-picked by me, because I love singing with an orchestra and the ‘surroundness’ of that music. Since we came into being, this will be our sixth or seventh concert.
Q: Will there be anything different about this particular concert?
Singer: We plan to incorporate some instrumentals, arranged by Count Basie. For the first time, we are really going to feature the orchestra. Some songs Basie that arranged, I will be singing.
Q: Why the Spady Museum partnership?
A: We collaborated together at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, then in partnership with Arts Garage, then again via Joan Cartwright, a mutual friend of mine and Museum Director Charlene Farrington. I wanted to do a fundraiser, so we designed this evening. Charlene was right there, loving the idea. We met each other’s energy.
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
BOCA RATON, Fla. – June 9, 2023 – PJ Library® in South Palm Beach County, a program of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, welcomed over 1000 guests to a fantastic celebration for its 10th birthday and Israel’s 75th anniversary. Held May 21, the event took place on the campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.
The event brought together families raising Jewish children for a day of fun and Israel-themed activities, including a petting zoo, an obstacle bounce house, and a rock wall designed to mimic climbing Masada.
“In addition to arts and crafts, bounce houses, a petting zoo and many other activities, all of us took a quick “trip” to Israel,” said Robin Cremer, a PJ Library® parent. “We traveled to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. My family even left a note at the ‘Western Wall’. My children were able to feel that they were at the most religious site in the world for Jewish people.”
Locally, PJ Library serves more than 6,000 parents, children, grandparents and caregivers. In the 10 years since it’s inception in South Palm Beach County, the program has given away more than 216,000 books.
“My family has been involved with PJ Library for the past 10 years. It first started out with the opportunity of receiving meaningful books monthly. It’s now a race to the mailbox to see who gets a book and what book it is,” said PJ Library® parent Stacee Stock.
PJ Library continues to grow in South Palm Beach County with new families joining the program each month. We are engaging and educating the next generation of families raising Jewish children both here and around the globe. There are plenty of books and activities for everyone so encourage your friends to sign up for this free gift of Jewish books, at www.pjlibrary.org. To get involved, underwrite programs or join our grandparent circle, please contact Elana Ostroff, Director of PJ Library® and Family Engagement at pjlibrary@bocafed.org or 561-852-6080.
PJ Library® in South Palm Beach County is made possible by generous support from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation, Jewish Women’s Foundation, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and so many others.
About the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Established in 1979, the JFSPBC is made up of Jewish and social service organizations, synagogues, and schools that provide valued services and programs to recipients in South Palm Beach County, in Israel and around the world. The JFSPBC is also comprised of local residents, including lay leadership, volunteer, donors, professional staff, rabbis, educators, event participants and students. Situated on a 100-acre campus in west Boca Raton – the largest in the nation – the JFSPBC supports more than 70 beneficiaries, engages with more than 5,000 donors, and connects more than 130,000 residents. To learn more about how we contribute to a shared vision for the Jewish community, visit or call 561.852.3100.
June 7, 2023 (ATLANTA) — Accomplished jazz pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and producer Dr. Greg Satterthwaite announces his sophomore album release Savannah Blue, a blend of his Jamaican roots mixed with jazz classics and original compositions, out June 9, 2023.
The Savannah Blue tour will kick off in West Palm Beach, Fla. on June 21, 2023, with a free community concert at Palm Beach Lakes High School as part of the School District of Palm Beach County’s 29th Annual African, African American, and Caribbean Studies Summer Institute.
Satterthwaite’s album Savannah Blue features ensemble members Quentin Baxter (drummer), Delbert Felix (bassist), Rod Harris Jr. (guitarist), and Derrick James (saxophonist).
The 2023 South Arts Jazz Road Tours artist and University of Georgia jazz professor says: “I truly appreciate the opportunity to uplift, share, and build community through such a rich American art form, thus the album Savannah Blue is my contribution to sustaining the amazing art form known as jazz.”
Savannah Blue pulls from inspirations of Satterthwaite’s Jamaican heritage, his passion for honoring the great legacy of jazz music, and creating original compositions that represent sophistication, memorable melodies, tranquil harmonies, and gritty swing.
The title of the album pays homage to Savannah, Ga., where Satterthwaite found an abundance of arts & culture and the blue waters from the Atlantic Ocean. Thus, the name Savannah Blue was realized.
Through connecting with the phenomenal Savannah, Ga.-based native jazz bassist, Delbert Felix in 2022, Satterthwaite conducted his inaugural Savannah performance at Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant, marking his now-forever connection with the amazing city. The album’s title track “Savannah Blue” artistically signifies the musical journey of performing in Savannah with hard-hitting swing, and dynamic solos from band members.
Satterthwaite grew up in South Florida. Starting his first headlining tour in West Palm Beach, Fla. is very sentimental to him—where his musical journey began—and ending the tour in the Metro Atlanta area, where he now resides, is a full circle moment. He is connecting the dots of performing in West Palm Beach, Fla. for the school district he graduated from (School District of Palm Beach County – A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts). There, he hopes to be able to perform for students, teachers, and community members that have never seen him perform and reflect the impact of a quality arts education on a student’s life.
The next stop on the tour will be in Savannah, Ga. at Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant. This is an important stop on the tour due to the opportunity to perform two consecutive nights at a reputable and notable jazz venue. Patrons from all over the country visit historic Savannah, Ga. and support this venue due to its commitment to offer live, high quality, excellent jazz music.
The tour will end with a performance at The Velvet Note in Alpharetta, Ga. The tour choices represent a full-circle journey for him and his path as an artist.
South Arts Jazz Road Tours are made possible with funds from the Doris Duke Foundation with additional support from the Mellon Foundation.
Melodic, soulful, and smooth, Dr. Greg Satterthwaite brings an energy and touch to the piano that has become his signature sound. As a jazz artist, Satterthwaite brings forth improvisational music that speaks to who he is as a performer and composer. His performances are rooted in his passion to continue to uphold the legacy and rich tradition of jazz music and the pioneers and innovators that created such a phenomenal art form.
Graduating from some of the nation’s most prestigious jazz programs, Satterthwaite earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas in Jazz Piano Performance, a Master of Arts in Commercial Music from Florida Atlantic University, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami. Satterthwaite is an Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano and African American Studies at the University of Georgia. He has studied with Stephen Scott, Ron Miller, Pat Coil, Dave Meder, Quincy Davis, Brad Leali, and Lynn Seaton. His educational experiences have impacted his teaching philosophy as he brings forth the knowledge, observations, and backgrounds of the educators, artists, and creative makers that he has interacted with and learned from over the years. As a scholarly contribution to the field, Satterthwaite presented “Beyond Fourths and Pentatonics: A Critical Analysis of Selected Recordings of McCoy Tyner “1962 to 1963” at the national 2021 Jazz Education Network Conference.
Satterthwaite has performed at festivals and venues including the Swan City Piano Festival, Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, SunFest, the Velvet Note, Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant, the University of South Carolina, and the Murchison Performing Arts Center to name a few. In 2022, he performed with the Marcus Lewis Big Band: Brass and Boujee during the 2022 Jazz Education Network national conference. Additionally, he has either performed or recorded with Grammy winning and nominated artists including Terreon Gully, Quentin Baxter, Rodney Whitaker, Curtis Lundy, and Delbert Felix. Satterthwaite arranged and composed all songs on his debut album “Who I Am,” which can be heard on major music streaming platforms, and his sophomore album “Savannah Blue,” is to be released June 9, 2023. He is the co-founder of JazzSpire, a platform that inspires, lifts, and brightens everyday life through the arts.
The Loxahatchee Group of the Sierra Club Florida Chapter and Solar United Neighbors are co-hosting an enlightening Zoom meeting on Solar 101, sharing the benefits of solar energy for both homes and businesses. The public is invited to this FREE online meetingthat will be held from 7:30 to 9 pm on Thursday, July 27.
The special guest speaker is Laura Tellez (below), South Florida Program Associate for Solar United Neighbors, who will discuss solar technology and economics as well as answer live questions and share resources for those wanting to explore solar for their energy needs. Zoom attendees will also learn about solar co-ops.
Tellez, who has worked with various nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies from Panama to Alaska, holds an M.S. in Ecological Leadership and Education and an Occupational Endorsement in Sustainable Energy.
To receive information about this informative and eco-friendly Zoom call, please visit:
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.
Solar United Neighbors is a national nonprofit organization helping people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights. Our vision: We envision a clean, equitable energy system that directs control and benefits back to local communities, with solar on every roof and money in every pocket. Our mission: We’re a community of people building a new energy system with rooftop solar at the cornerstone. We help people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights.
Above, L-R: Stormi Bivin, District Chairman; Haley Nochstine, Asst Mgr,; Rosa Villatoro, Chef; Carol Ralph, WGC President.
The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) annually supports the Unsolicited Landscape Design Award program to recognize well-designed and maintained landscapes in the public or private sector in each District of the state. The meaning behind the “unsolicited” title is that the nominees are not applying for the award themselves, but someone else recognizes it is a landscape of merit, and worthy of consideration.
This year, PapiChulo was nominated by Wellington Garden Club to receive the Unsolicited Landscape Award in the Small Business category.
Candidates for this award are submitted each fall by Garden club members, especially graduates of the National Garden Club (NGC) Landscape Design School. Applications are sent to the District Chairman for eligibility and consideration. Judges who have completed NGC’s Landscape Design School visit and evaluate the sites nominated. The highest scoring nominee in each category is the winner.
The selection of PapiChulo as the 2023 winner in the Small Business category was announced on April 27 at the FFGC District X Spring meeting. Shortly thereafter, the award was presented to PapiChulo by Stormi Bivin, District Award Chairman and WGC Club President Carol Ralph.
PapiChulo, is a casual taco shop featuring Mexican street style food, fresh juices, great tequila, and cocktails with a laid back beach bar vibe. PapiChulo food is chef-driven, modern street tacos with influences from Mexico, Cuba, Peru, Argentina and beyond. The restaurant is located at 1005 N. State Road 7, just south of Okeechobee Blvd. in the Regal Cinemas shopping center. For more information: www.papichulotacos.com
Wellington Garden Club, founded in 1981, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, and landscape design; and to promoting conservation of natural resources, civic beautification and youth education. For more information: www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
City of West Palm Beach to host 35th Annual 4th on Flagler
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The City of West Palm Beach will soon host its Annual 4th on Flagler Celebration with a festive “Stars and Stripes in Paradise” theme. The highly anticipated event will return for its 35th year as the largest waterfront Independence Day Celebration in South Florida. The event takes place from 6 – 10 p.m. along Flagler Drive (between Banyan Blvd. and Fern Street).
Fourth on Flagler, 2022. Photos by Scott Wiseman for the City of West Palm Beach.
“Our Annual 4th on Flagler celebration is rich with tradition,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “From our Military Honor Ceremony to our impressive 18-minute fireworks display, the City of West Palm Beach’s Independence Day Celebration is one of the best in the Country. I hope everyone will plan to join and enjoy our beautiful waterfront and plentiful activities.”
The event features three stages of music, an annual Military Honor Ceremony, a kids’ entertainment zone (featuring inflatable games and bounce houses and make-and-take crafts and activities), roving entertainment sponsored by FPL (including stilt walkers, jugglers and magicians), food and refreshments for purchase and an 18-minute fireworks display by Pyrotecnico over the Intracoastal Waterway. Additionally, 4th on Flagler will be the start and end point for the annual Bill Bone 5K.
More than 50,000 people are expected to attend 4th on Flagler. People who prefer to celebrate at home can watch the fireworks display and a special show by tuning into WBPF 25 News from 9 – 9:30 p.m. The musical lineup is as follows:
NewDay USA Stage (main stage on Flagler Drive and North Clematis Street): 13th Army Band (Jazz, Salsa, Marching, Rock Combo, Brass & Woodwind Quintet)
The 13th Army Band is a renowned musical ensemble composed of dedicated and skilled Soldiers of the Florida National Guard. With a lineage dating back to 1930, the Band has had a rich history of providing unparalleled musical support and entertainment for military and civilian events.
Meyer Amphitheatre: DJ Infiesta and Co. will keep the party going in the kids’ entertainment zone
The kids’ entertainment zone will feature inflatable activities like bounce houses and games (wristbands will grant unlimited access for $5 per person). Additionally, volunteers will help kids and their families with various Independence Day crafts and make-and-take activities (no charge).
Informa Stage (at Post Park): CoverUp (Pop, Punk & Alternative)
South Florida-based CoverUp will perform upbeat songs from hard rock and punk to ’80s hair bands and everything in between. The band, led by singer Larry Demers, is known for its high-energy and interactive shows.
“’Stars and Stripes in Paradise’ is such a perfect theme for 4th on Flagler,” said Mary Pinak, community events manager for the City of West Palm Beach. “As soon as you arrive at the event, you will feel the festive and patriotic energy. Our Fourth of July celebration features a ton of family-friendly entertainment, delicious food and drinks for purchase, activities for the kids, a meaningful patriotic ceremony, and of course, one of the best fireworks shows in South Florida. It is truly the best event of the summer!”
Blankets and chairs are recommended. Parking is available in the City of West Palm Beach’s public parking garages for flat rates of $10 at the Banyan and Evernia garages and $5 at the City Center, Clematis and Sapodilla garages. Parking must be prepaid while entering the garage. The Banyan and Evernia garages are closest to the event.
4th on Flagler is produced by the City of West Palm Beach. 4th on Flagler sponsors to date include the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, NewDay USA, Informa, Town of Palm Beach, Amazon, FPL, Discover The Palm Beaches, Bill Bone Bike Law, PDQ Restaurant, Jimmy John’s, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, Humana, SWA, WPB Magazine, WPBF 25 News, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, X 102.3, New Country 103.1, PARTY 96.3, Fox Sports 640 South Florida and News Talk 850 WFTL.
For more information about 4th on Flagler, visit wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771), or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.
About the City of West Palm Beach The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that offers the business advantages available in the region, combined with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Linked-in.
