(Palm Beach, April 18, 2023 ) – A Side-by-Side Concert will bring together world-class professional musicians from The Symphonia and student musicians from Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County’s highest-level orchestra, the Philharmonic on April 30, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. This free-to-the-public concert will take place at the Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Side-by-Side concerts that bring professional musicians in direct contact with student musicians is a well-established practice in the world of music. For student musicians in youth orchestras, it is a hands-on opportunity to grow artistically. For professional musicians in symphonic orchestras, it is a way of helping to prepare the next generation of classical musicians and music appreciators.
According to Michael Fraley, executive director of Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County (YOPBC), “Side-by-Side concerts give student musicians the chance to learn from example. For a young musician eager to improve, getting the chance to play with someone at the peak of his/her professional career is invaluable.”
Dr. Kyle Prescott, conductor of YOPBC’s Philharmonic Orchestra, is excited at the prospect of his student musicians having direct contact with professional musicians. “For a student musician just starting out, to sit next to a master musician and hear that rich mature sound quality, to observe somebody who has complete control of his/her instrument cannot be matched. And for the professionals, the gains are indisputable – there is nothing quite as rewarding as seeing your younger self in the student you are nurturing.”
“Side-by-Side concerts inspire students and professional musicians alike,” says Alastair Willis, The Symphonia’s principal conductor and artistic advisor. “I recall my own experience as a 13-year-old music student playing trumpet side-by-side with my teacher and remember how life-changing the experience was for me. Years later, when I was a conductor with the Cincinnati Symphony’s youth orchestra, I got to appreciate that the side-by-side experience is just as rewarding for the professional musicians who in this setting get to give back. The glorious sound of the two groups playing in tandem is simply inspirational.”
Spearheaded by The Symphonia’s executive director Annabel Russell, and Maestro Willis, the Side-by-Side Concert is an equal partnership between the two groups. “This project is being designed to be more than just a concert,” says Russell. “It is intended to be the beginning of an ongoing and enriching collaboration that will build positive and creative relationships between students and professionals. It is also a wonderful way of reaching out to the public through the arts.”
The concert itself will engage approximately 40 Symphonia musicians paired with Philharmonic student musicians. Conducting will be shared between Maestro Willis and Maestro Prescott. “Our objective is to make this concert an annual event,” says Willis, “I feel that community interest will be strong – especially from parents of orchestra members, and The Symphonia’s regular subscribers.”
About The SYMPHONIA
The mission of The Symphonia is to inspire, educate and engage the lives of our diverse South Florida community through extraordinary musical experiences. Founded in 2004 and recognized as the region’s premier chamber orchestra, The Symphonia’s annual concert series features a repertoire blending classic and contemporary works, showcasing compositions from diverse composers that can best be brought to life by a chamber-size ensemble.
The Symphonia takes great pride in its longstanding community partnerships, including its ‘Building a String Orchestra and Self-Esteem’ children’s program at the Boys & Girls Club in Delray Beach, and with the City of Boca Raton. Additional outreach programs include ‘Meet the Orchestra’ for kids 12 and under, and ‘Box Lunch It,’ a program that allows adult patrons to meet and learn from The Symphonia’s featured soloists and conductors in an intimate, casual environment. This past year, The Symphonia also launched a program to provide complimentary tickets to service organizations such as Boca Helping Hands, Lighthouse for the Blind, Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, and Schwedelson Special Need Department of the Jewish Community Center.
For more information, visit thesymphonia.org; follow on Instagram @TheSymphonia and on Facebook @SymphoniaBoca.
The City of West Palm Beachis preparing to host South Florida’s largest, free outdoor annual Independence Day celebration — 4th on Flagler. This event will be the City’s 35th annual celebration and it will feature live entertainment (music on three stages), a military honor ceremony, a kids’ entertainment zone, roving entertainment (including jugglers, stilt walkers and magicians), food and refreshments for purchase and an 18-minute fireworks show over the Intracoastal Waterway. Viewers can also join the celebration remotely by tuning into WBPF’s live special broadcast from 9 – 9:30 p.m.
When:Tuesday,July 4, 2023
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fireworks start around 9:09 p.m.
Where:Waterfront Commons
100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Activities are programmed along Flagler Drive between Banyan Blvd. And Fern St.
Note: Public parking is available in the City of West Palm Beach garages. The closest garages to the event are Banyan and
Evernia.
Sponsors to date: The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Town of Palm Beach, FPL, Discover The Palm Beaches, Bill Bone 5K, Jimmy John’s, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, 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, News Talk 850 WFTL
About The City of West Palm Beach
The City of 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 LinkedIn.
(West Palm Beach, FL – April 14, 2023) Beautiful, balmy Spring is blessedly abloom, so Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 33fun-in-the-sun workshops, classes, and special events throughout the month of May.
“This is the perfect time for people of all ages tocome out and enjoy many of the happy and healthy horticultural events at our beautiful 20-acre oasis, located just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach,” invites Mounts Curator-Director RochelleWolberg.
10 am to 11:30 am $20 for members; $35 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
Take time to slow down, tune into your senses, and become a human “be” ing instead of a human “do” ing in this transformational nature walk inspired by Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese art of “forest bathing.” Although no actual bathingoccurs, the term is used because nature emits a substance that “bathes” you as you walk. This substance has health benefits that lowers blood pressure, decreases stress and depression, and improves sleep. Led by certified Nature Therapy Guide Kathy Andio, this slow, meditative walk is about cultivating the practice of stillness and mindfulness, as we quiet our minds and are in the present moment surrounded by nature. We don’t travel far on the walk—as it’s all about the journey, not the distance covered. The experience ends with a tea ceremony using our special Mounts Botanical Garden Tea from Cottage Garden Tea Company. Come and treat yourself to this life-changing practice. Bring a yoga mat or an easy-to-carry beach chair. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Tuesdays, 10 am to Noon $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
Join artist Carl Stoveland and share the love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. This class is for adults only. Bring your pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). Some experience preferred. True beginners should consider the Thursday beginners class.Begin each class with a Nature Walk through the Garden led by Stoveland. The purpose of the walk is to inspire participants and give them an opportunity to capture photos with their phone or tablet along the way. The group will then move indoors, where the instructor will start with a quick demo topic then assist students in choosing a subject and getting started on a watercolor.
Tuesdays, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm $20 for members; $25 fornonmembers (includes full Gardenadmission).Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to15 adults.
If you have always wanted to try watercolor but been overwhelmed by it then this is the class for you. Start with the basics, focusing on a new technique and a simple painting each week. Join artist Carl Stoveland and share your love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. Begin each class with a Nature Walk through the Garden led by the artist. The purpose of the walk is to inspire and give participants an opportunity to capture photos with their phone or tablet along the way. The group will then move indoors, where theinstructor will start with a quick demo topic then assist people in choosing a subject and getting started on his/her watercolors. This class is for adults only. Bring pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet).
$10 for members; $18for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registrationisrequired;size of “inside”classes islimited to 20adults.
Relieve stress and increase metabolism, flexibility, and strength. Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique. The exercises include simple, slow movements (which mimic nature), meditation, andfocused breathing—similar to Tai Chi but less structured.
Registration is required; all classes arenon-refundable; tour size is limited to 15 adults. Join us on these early morning Garden walks to reconnect and recharge with nature. Walk for fitness and for fun, stopping along the way to enjoy the early morning quiet. Experience the beauty of the Garden before the crowds arrive.Mounts Special Projects Manager and gardenlover April Krebs will have a different subject to focus on each week noting the various horticultural changes.
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
This introductory class is excellent for “newbies”to Tai Chi as participants learn about basic principles and moves (called Forms). The primary goal is improving over-all health and well-being.
Note: Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Please bring a towel and water.
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
For those who have already taken Beginners Tai Chi at Mounts and would like to learn more sophisticated moves (Forms) to further deepen and enjoy Tai Chi Forms that are a bit more challenging. Balance and mindfulness of participants will further improve and both outer and inner perceptions will experience delight.
Note: Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Please bring a towel and water.
$20 members; $25 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 35 adults.
Tropical spinaches include Malabar, Okinawa, Longevity spinach, and more. These easy to grow greens are not only tasty but can also be used as ornamentals. Just two plants can produce enough leaves for a small family and can be harvested almost all year round. Instructor Mel Corichi will share tips on how to plant, grow, and propagate all kinds of tropical spinach plants and other greens. Leafy greens such as Katuk, moringa, sweet potato vine and more will be available for tasting. Pots, soil, cuttings, starts, and seeds will be given to all participants.Plants will be available for purchase after class.
Mounts Botanical Garden& Tropical Orchid Society PresentOrchids are for EveryonePotting Workshops
With Mike Sands
Saturday, 10 am to 11:15am
FREEfor members of West Palm Beach Orchid Society Memberswith proof ofmembership;$10for Mountsmembers; $25for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited 30adults.
Mike Sands, president of the Tropical Orchid Society, will instruct these monthly Orchid Potting Workshops will be held in the Mounts Botanical Garden Pavilion located just inside the main gate next to the new Welcome Center, the first Saturday of every month throughout the summer.Topics will include Care and Culture of Orchids for Beginners (May 6), Mounting and Dividing, (June 3), Pests and Diseases (July 1), and Native orchids of Florida (August 5). Students may bring one plant from home to repot during the workshop. Potting media, plastic pots, and orchidswill be available for purchase.
Palm Beach County residents receive reducedadmission of $5 per person (children 17 and under FREE) on the second Saturday of each month. Visitors must show proof of residency for reduced-fee entry. The $5 admission will go directly to support children’s programming at Mounts Botanical Garden.
Note: Admission for non-residents is$15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for ages 6-17.
May 13
My Secret Garden: A Make–and–Take Terrarium Class
With Michael Spencer
Saturday, 10:00 am to Noon
$60 Members; $75 Nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults.
If you have ever wanted to make a terrarium before, now is the chance. Participants will be provided with step-by-step instructions throughout the process. Under the direction of Bonsai expert Michael Spencer, this workshop is perfect for everyone, whether you live in a large home or a compact apartment. All participants will be able to leave this workshop with their own container garden and develop a more intimate relationship with nature. Students will be given all the supplies, including the container, necessary to create their own miniature tropical landscape.
$15 Members; $30 Nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults.
Learn how to create the “tropical forest” look in your home or backyard from Mounts instructor and garden designer Nada Vergili. Participantswill explore some stunning big-leaf plants that are Florida-friendly and will instantly add a touch of the tropics to any space. From classic Monstera and Philodendrons to lesser-known and underutilized plants that can instantly transform ayard into a lush green jungle without breaking the budget. The second part of the class will include a walk through some areas of the garden, so please wear comfortable footwear, and bring a bottle of water and sunscreen.
FREEfor MBGmembers and children under 6; $15for nonmember adults;$15 for seniors65+, college students, and militarywithID; $7for children 6–17. Ticketincludesfull Garden admission.
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your favorite poochand enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are manygreat spots to capture family photos for postingonline with #mountsbotanicalgarden.
Guidelines:
+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.
+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.
+ Rabies vaccination must be current.
+ Visitors should bring their own water and treats for the puppies.
$25 for members; $35 for nonmembers(includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limitedto 30 adults.
Upon arrival participants will receive a ceremonial smudging and blessing, helping to release any burdens from day-to day life. They will then beguided to set their Intention at Flower Mandalabefore relaxing into Yoga Nidra mediation and deep sound healing during which they will be immersed in the healing energies of the Gong, Crystal singing bowls, and other high-frequency instruments. Sound healing and yoga Nidra help participants get more in touch with the internal self and bring about a state of relaxation while becoming clearer and more focused. Under the direction of Marit Tuisk and David Lepp, this practice guides people into a deep, sleep-likestate that can restore both body and mind. And by doing so, they will feel everything slowdown,which instantly reduces the physical effects of stress. Experts say practicing Yoga Nidra for 45 minutes is like getting an extra three hours of sleep. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Also, please no alcohol on the day of the ceremony and caffeine three hours before and after the event.
$10 for members; $20 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Come celebrate National Public Gardens Week and walk in the Garden with Joel Crippen, theDisplay Gardens Horticulturist at Mounts. An expert on plant care with an extensive knowledge in every aspect of horticulture and design, Crippen teaches portions of the Master Gardener program for the Palm Beach County Extension Service and is a former horticultural columnist for The Palm Beach Post. Don’t miss this special opportunity to see the Garden with one of the Garden’s top plant experts.
Note: Please wear comfortable footwear, bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, and your plant questions.
Butterflies and Bees: Create a Pollinator Friendly Garden
With Nada Vergili
Saturday, 10:00 am to Noon
$25 Members; $35 Nonmembers (includes full Garden admission).
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults; all classes are nonrefundable.
Join Nada Vergili, whose own garden is certified by the North American Butterfly Association, as she teaches about the essential role pollinatorsplay in our food supply and why it’s more important than ever for gardeners to include plants that feed and support them. We’ll look at some Florida-friendly landscaping practices that will turn any backyard into a favorite hangout for butterflies. Create a pollinator friendly ecosystem that will add grace and beauty to your property and will become a Zen retreat for you and your resident butterflies. A tour of our spectacular butterfly garden will be included, giving participants the ability to become acquainted with these plants. Plants will be available for sale at the Mounts Nursery after the class.
Note: As a special bonus, attendees can stay after class and join the Atala Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association to learn about the annual 4th of July Butterfly Count 2023.
May 20
On Your Marks! Get Ready for 2023 Butterfly Counts
Saturday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Mounts Auditorium
Free and open to the public; no registration required.
“On Your Marks! Get Ready for 2023 Butterfly Counts” by Alana Edwards and Teri Jabour. Learn about the butterflies we see in Palm Beach County. The North American Butterfly Association’s (NABA) annual 4th of July Butterfly Count is an important citizen science project to collect data about local butterfly species. The Atala Chapter has been doing butterfly counts in Palm Beach and Martin County since 1995. Chapter members will share their tips on how to identify local butterflies that we see in natural areas and in our yards. Being able to recognize the most common – and uncommon – butterflies will increase your enjoyment of butterfly watching and is an important part of this annual butterfly monitoring project. This program is for everyone—not just counters.
Special Exhibitionat Mounts Through 2023
Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork
Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am to 4 pm(last entry at 3 pm)
FREEfor MBGmembersandchildren under 6; $15for nonmember adults;$12 for seniors65+, college students, and militarywith ID; $7for children 6–17. TicketincludesfullGarden admission.
Internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty recently returned to Mounts toconstruct the final large-scale Stickworkinstallation of his illustrious art career using 30,000 pounds of live willow branches.
Mounts Botanical Garden & Bloomberg Connects
Explore Anytime, Anywhere with New Mobile Garden Guide
Visitors can now explore Mounts BotanicalGarden anytime from anywhere across the globe with the new Mobile Garden Guide. Recently launched in partnership with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the guide is designed to elevate and enrich the visitor experience by making it easy to discover more of what people love before, during, and after theirvisit to the Garden. Multi-media content includes maps and information on Mounts Botanical’s 25 display gardens, art in the garden, and current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as an ever-growing spectrum of new photo, audio, and video content available exclusively via the app. To learn more and download the app, visit www.mounts.org/mobile-garden-guide/ [mounts.org].
About MountsBotanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm BeachCounty’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis willsee an acclaimed collection of 25 unique gardenareas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs,palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the MountsBotanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, theTourist Development Council, and the CulturalCouncil for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanicalis located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
Boca Raton Fla. – If you are interested in an exciting day of music on Sunday, April 23rd, 3 P.M. you will come out to see Lorraine Marks-Field and the Florida Intergenerational Orchestra’s Musical Salute to America at O’Shea Hall on the campus of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 22094 Lyons Rd.Boca Raton.
In addition to Sousa’s stirring marches, El Capitan and The Stars and Stripes forever, conducted by our special guest conductor, taking advantage of the orchestra’s unique offer for conducting, the orchestra will explore the wide panoply of American music. We expect Tony Wilson, known as” The Young James Brown, the Godfather of Soul” to appear and perform two of his hits, “I feel Good, and It’s a Man’s World. Wilson has become a nation wide celebrity performing Brown’s works before excited audiences.
Fans of Elvis will enjoy Vince Zabik, the living Elvis, singing Love Me Tender, and Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.
Also featured are Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.”
and the Armed Forces Salute, as well as the soft and lovely
selection, The Prayer, popularized by Josh Groban and David Foster . So don’t be the one who says, “I should have come, or sorry I missed it–.instead be the one who says…”I was there” and enjoyed all the magical
Tickets for children under 12 are free accompanied by a paid adult. $20 general admission, $40 VIP (first three rows) http://www.flioa.org/ or by calling 561-922-3134
Florida Intergenerational Orchestra of America under the direction of founder Lorraine Marks Field, a 501(c)(3), is a volunteer orchestra for players to share and develop their artistic talents while enjoying making music in a friendly orchestral setting. The repertoire is carefully chosen to accommodate the ensemble’s need for music with a wide range of styles and difficulty.The non-profit orchestra, featuring musicians ranging in age from 11 to 91, was honored by the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affair with the Legacy Award for its intergenerational concept. For moreinformation about the orchestra, contact conductor Lorraine Marks-Field, e-mail strings4all@aol.com; visithttps://www.facebook.com/FLIOA/ or call 561-922-3134.
West Palm Beach, Fla. (Wednesday, April 12, 2023) – The Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County will host the first-ever Housing Heroes luncheon, on Wednesday, May 10, at the Hilton West Palm Beach. Presented by PNC Bank, the event will celebrate local individuals, organizations, and municipalities in our community who have demonstrated a commitment to improving housing, as evidenced by their passion, their housing development projects, or their advocacy for the increased workforce and affordable housing in Palm Beach County.
Commissioner Mack Bernard will be honored as the Housing Hero of the Year. Other awards to be announced at the luncheon include the For-Profit Developer Housing Hero, the Not-for-Profit Developer Housing Hero, and The Housing Impact Award.
“We are so thrilled to give special recognition to Commissioner Bernard for his invaluable work and support that helped pass the $200 million Housing bond in November,” said Suzanne Cabrera, president, and CEO of the Housing Leadership Council. “This luncheon is all about paying tribute to him and others helping to solve the housing crisis in Palm Beach County.”
The occasion will feature special guest speaker Florida Senator Alexis Calatayud, who sponsored the Live Local Act that was just signed into Florida law. The bill is a $711 million plan to make housing more affordable for Floridians.
In addition to Diamond Sponsor PNC Bank, sponsors include Platinum Sponsor Bank of America; Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors; Florida Power & Light Company; Gold Sponsors Business Development Board of Palm Beach County;Delray Beach Housing Authority;Eastwind Development, LLC;Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.; and the Riviera Beach CRA.Sponsor opportunities are available, and tickets are on sale at hlcpbc.org. Contact Leslie Mandell at (561)-307-2883 or lmandell@hlcpbc.org for more information.
About The Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County: The Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County is a coalition of community leaders working to sustain the economic viability of the County by supporting housing opportunities for all residents through education, advocacy, and facilitating partnerships.
The Homeless Coalition of Palm BeachCounty, in partnership with several Palm Beach County service organizations, invites members of the community who are homeless, or in crisis, to attend Project Homeless Connect from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Wells Recreation Center, 2409 Avenue H, Riviera Beach.
Project Homeless Connect, a community-wide, collaborative event, brings together a host of supportive programs, services and counseling all under one roof. The event takes place throughout the year in various segments of Palm Beach County to make it easy for people to overcome their current situations and move toward stability.
“Accessing resources is very difficult when you are faced with the challenges of homelessness; our responsibility as a community is to work together and offer help in any way possible,” said Pamela Payne, CEO of the Homeless Coalition.
Doors open at 10 a.m. with food served. Those who attend will have a chance to visit tables with resources and interactive displays; shop for clothes and toiletries; haircuts as well as medical screenings and HIV testing. Helpful professionals, from host provider agencies, will be on-site throughout the day to share news about programs and resources in place to help those affected byhomelessness and support those at-risk.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers needed for various shifts to load, set-up and breakdown the event. To volunteer, please email volunteer@homelesscoalitionpbc.org.
For additional information, please contact (561) 355 – HOME or visit www.homelesscoalitionpbc.org. This event is sponsored by AmeriHealth Caritas Florida.
The Homeless Coalition
For over 30 years, the Homeless Coalition’s purpose has been to generate awareness through advocacy, education and community outreach and to motivate a community-wide response to raise funding, resources, partners and involved citizens to end homelessness in Palm Beach County.
WELLINGTON, FL – From kid’s carnivals and children’s dance parties to find-the-perfect-job hiring events, there’s plenty to enjoy, see, and do at The Mall at Wellington Green in Wellington.
April programming:
OneBlood Blood Drive
April 14, 15, and 16 | 11am – 6pm daily
Free
East Parking Lot
The Big Red Bus will be at The Mall at Wellington Green accepting donations. Every pint donated has the potential to save three lives. Donors will receive a complimentary Chick-fil-A gift card. To schedule an appointment, visit oneblood.org.
Kids Club Indoor Festival
April 15 | 11am – 1pm
Free
Grand Court
It’s The Mall at Wellington Green’s Kids Club festival, and we’re bringing the fun indoors! The Grand Court will transform into a picturesque paradise featuring a two-lane inflatable slide, a sports zone, axe throwing station, Beach Party obstacle course, giant Legos, and more. Airbrush artists and balloon twisters will also thrill the kiddos. Plus, the first 250 kids will receive a special gift to commemorate Earth Day.
Mommy & Me Dance Party
April 26 | 10:30am – 12pm
Free
Grand Court
Mommy & Me events are perfectly designed for children 5 and under. Gather the little ones and come to the Mall’s Grand Court for a Mommy & Me Dance Party featuring the popular arts and music center Rhythm & Hues. Spring crafts, light bites, and lots of fun are guaranteed.
Wellington Regional Medical Center Hiring Event
April 29 | 10am – 12pm
Free
The District @ Wellington Green
Wellington Regional prides itself on their commitment to ensure they are meeting the needs of the growing community it serves. To achieve this mission, they are looking for exceptional people who share their values to join their team. If you’re interested in starting a career, or building on your present career, join their representatives for a unique hiring event. Meet and learn more about positions available across all departments and disciplines while enjoying lite bites and conversation. Bring your resume and be prepared for on the spot interviews. For more information or to RSVP, call WRMC’s Human Resources at (561) 798-8544.
The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. For more information, call (561) 227-6900 or visit shopwellingtongreen.com.
About The Mall at Wellington Green
The Mall at Wellington Green in Wellington, FL is a 1.2 million square foot, two-level regional shopping destination, and it features over 160 stores. Retail and restaurant favorites include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Apple, Brighton, Chico’s, Forever 21, H&M, Helzberg Diamonds, Zales, Tommy Bahama, City Furniture, Lemongrass, Cask + Shaker, The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History, and more. For more information, visit shopwellingtongreen.com.
About Spinoso Real Estate Group
The Mall at Wellington Green is managed by Spinoso Real Estate Group. Since 2009, Spinoso has taken a creative, entrepreneurial approach to real estate development and management, delivering and sustaining successful projects across a wide range of property types and across the country. Spinoso’s robust portfolio includes work on hundreds of enclosed shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and large-scale retail projects from coast to coast. For more information, visit spinosoreg.com.
West Palm Beach, FL – April 10, 2023)Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renownedPalm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announces its next stellar show:
The BIG Picture: It’s Been a Minute!
Exhibition by Award-Winning ZUMA Press Photojournalists
Opening May 18 and Running Through July 30
Culled mostly from the 2023 edition of The Year in Pictures 2022: ‘May You Always Live in Interesting Times,’ the acclaimed annual movie produced by the founder of ZUMA Wire Service, Scott Mc Kiernan, who curated this exhibition of award-winning photography by ZUMA Press photojournalists from around the world—winning the prestigious Lucie Award for Photography Content of the Year, Print or Online.
This new exhibition will present “Pictures That Need to be Seen” and “Stories That Need to be Told” over a 12-month period capturing the Good, Bad, and Hopeful:
GOOD: The BIG wave family spirit, honoring ‘Eddie Would Go!’ aka ‘The Eddie‘—widely considered to be “the Super Bowl of Surfing.” The legend of Eddie Aikau is an important part of Hawaiian Culture. He was a championship athlete, a waterman, and a family man who truly cared for others. Eddie was not just the first lifeguard for the entire North Shore, he saved over 500 people throughout his career, occasionally braving waves that reached 30 feet or higher when no one else would go out. “Spectacular images from the most recent event will open this exhibition because it’s important to keep Eddie’s legacy alive and inspire the next generation to live like he did,” says Mc Kiernan.
BAD: Mother Nature’s power was unleashed on Turkey and Syria through “the earthquake of the century,” while Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine was riddled with war crimes and crimes against humanity. The impact of both events—natural and man-made—can still be felt globally, economically, and emotionally.
HOPE: What the victims of both earthquakes and war share is eternal hope, rising from miracle rescue stories and inspirational tales of human resilience—stunning, soul-searing images captured by ZUMA Press photographers.
“As the world’s dreaded pandemic continues to wane, people need to come out and experience images that need to be seen, spanning the planet,” invites NeJame. “These are moments in time that will stop you in your tracks and stay with you forever, as the photographers’ unique talent and skills bring you to the heart of the matter at hand, with grace, respect and chilling honesty.”
“This new exhibition captures humanity at its darkest hours and witnesses others rise above and beyond, showing that hope never dies,” adds Mc Kiernan. “Thanks to these courageous photographers on the frontlines of history, we can see and share the good, bad and beautiful of it all at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre—with a very special thank you to those who trusted ZUMA Press photojournalists to tell their stories.”
The BIG Picture: It’s Been a Minute! will feature award-winning images by photojournalists worldwide, including this year’s White House News Photographers Association’s Still Photographer of the YearCarol Guzy. WHNPA is a century-old non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the efforts of Washington’s professional photojournalists. Also on display is the beauty in nature as only seen by Robin Loznak, as well as stellar portraits and moments from the historical 95th Oscars by Kevin Sullivan. The exhibition also includes winners of such leading photojournalist contests as POYi, BoP, WHNPA, plus award-winning images fromCommunication Arts Magazine Photography Competition 2022 and 2023.
Free Guest Lecture – Thursday, May 18, 5 to 7 pm
Education Evening at the Photo Centre will be a “Ted Talk”-style presentation by photographers featured in the exhibition, moderated by Mc Kiernan, ZUMA’s Director of Photography.
Free Opening Reception – Friday, May 19, 6 to 8 pm
This is the perfect opportunity for photo fans to experience the exhibition and mingle with some of the featured photojournalists.
Free Closing Reception – Saturday, July 30, 6 to 8 pm
Education Evening at the Photo Centre will be a “Ted Talk”-style presentation by photographers featured in the exhibition, moderated by Mc Kiernan. Another outstanding opportunity for photo fans to experience the exhibition and mingle with featured photojournalists.
Notes:
+ The BIG Picture exhibition and lecture will be available on the Photo Centre’s virtual platform: www.workshop.org.
About the Communication Arts Magazine Photography Competition:
This is one of the most prestigious competitions for creativity in photography. Winning entries are distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography Annual, in print and digital editions, and online at www.commarts.com.
About WHNPA 2023 ‘Eyes of History® Competition:
This is a program of The White House News Photographers Association, an annual visual journalism competition. For more information, please visit https://whnpa.org/the-eyes-of-history/.
About ZUMA Press Wire Service:
World Wide Web pioneering has its’ first digital news service. Started in the early 1990s by photojournalists for photojournalists—not shareholders or billionaires—ZUMA Press is now the world’s largest independent press agency and wire service.
About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:
The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Thursday, and 10 am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching life through the photographic arts. All donations are greatly appreciated at www.workshop.org/contrib.
April 11, 2023 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Camp is back this year by popular demand. The youth camps give students ages 6-18 the chance to enjoy fun, educational art workshops in the heart of West Palm Beach.
The Summer Art Camp fosters a safe environment with dedicated faculty and staff members who help participants hone artistic skills and think big. Most instructors have a master’s degree in art or education. All have cleared a background check.
“Our camps offer young artists a unique way to explore their creativity,” said Derek Sober, the Armory Art Center’s director of education. “We provide an encouraging, stress-free atmosphere so participants can learn, grow, and have fun this summer.”
Camps run from June 5 through July 28, 2023 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday). Weekly tuition starts at $295. Extended care hours are offered at an additional fee. Prices start at $10 per day.
Registrants can purchase a Family Membership ($250 annually) for 20% off of camp, plus other classes, for one year. Scholarships are also available.
If You Go (camp details)
Junior Camp (ages 6-8; 9-12) Themed classes with a focus on drawing, hands-on crafts, painting, sculpture, and much more.
Week 1, June 5-9: Jungle Voyage
Week 2, June 12-16: Pop Art Kapow!
Week 3, June 19-23: Mythical Creatures
Week 4, June 26-30: Ocean Adventures
Week 5, July 3-7: Reptiles & Bugs, oh my! *no camp on July 4
Week 6, July 10-14: Architects and Builders Week 7, July 17-21: Super Cartoons! Week 8, July 24-28: Run Away with the CIRCUS
Teen Camp (ages 13-18)
Week 1, June 5-9: Printmaking / The Art of Character Design
Week 2, June 12-16:Street Art and Comic Strips & Graphic Novels: The Art of the Narrative
Week 3, June 19-23: Jewelry Making / Printmaking
Week 4, June 26-30: Jewelry Making / Printmaking / Mixed Media
Week 5, July 3-7: Mixed Media Sculpture / Digital & Drone Photography
*no camp on July 4
Week 6, July 10-14:Ceramic Sculpture / Self Expression: Exploring Your Self Portrait in Many Forms and Faces
Week 7, July 17-21:Digital Photo and Graphic Design / Color Theory: The Magic of Color
Week 8, July 24-28: Mixed Media Explorations / Ceramics
For more information about the Armory Art Center’s camps or to register, visit armoryart.org/sac.
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About the Armory Art Center:
Having served the community for over 30 years, the Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory Art Center’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from preschool to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of-the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. The Armory’s exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public.
The Armory is proud to have been the recipient of several awards in recent years, including The Palm Beach Post’s Best of Palm Beach County (2022 Best Art Gallery), Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches (2021 Nonprofit of the Year), The Flamingos: Florida Weekly’s Best Awards (2021 Best Place to Create Art), the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Muse Awards (2020 Legacy Award) and more.
For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401.
Riviera Beach, Fla. (April 10, 2023) – Take a walk on the wild side! On Friday, April 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., join The Arc of Palm Beach County for their annual Wild Pants “fun-raiser” at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Bold prints and even bolder personalities will hit the catwalk in a colorful fashion show to raise money for the nonprofit, which improves the lives of people with disabilities, and their families. The Arc will be joined by Palm Beach County’s top community and business leaders in showing off their style to celebrate differences, innovation, and community spirit.
“This year, we are making a splash to support the incredible programs we provide in the community that help everyone thrive,” said Kimberly McCarten, president and CEO of The Arc of Palm Beach County. “Our clients rely on us every day, and we need the community’s support to keep living out our mission of defying definitions and changing the conversation around disabilities.”
Participants of all ages can join The Arc in this crazy combination of creativity and community service. Motivated teams and individuals have been raising money for months and will let their personalities shine through their custom-designed trousers. The top fundraiser will win the highly coveted Wild Pants Championship Belt, along with major bragging rights, and the love and admiration of The Arc and its clients.
Tickets are $75 for general admission, $125 for a VIP ticket with complimentary champagne, and $850 for a VIP high-top table next to the stage. To purchase tickets, please visit arcpbc.org.
Unbuckle your creativity and have a wild time!
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The Arc is changing the conversation around disabilities by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities, and improving the lives of the people we serve, their families, and our community. Since 1958, The Arc has envisioned a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted.
