Photos by Krista Martinelli
Artist and activist Rolando Chang Barrero was the guest speaker at the October, 2022 Wellington Art Society meeting. Barrero is also the owner of the Box Gallery in West Palm Beach. He invited everyone to his current show, a showcase of art by Palm Beach county art teachers and their students. This show is in support of Referendum #2 on the ballot, which would continue funding for art teachers and the arts if you vote Yes.
Join us at Life.Church Wellington on Sunday, October 30 from 9:00am to 8:00pm for food, games, and fun! We will have free snacks, inflatables, and even a petting zoo. You’re not going to want to miss it!
(West Palm Beach, FL – October 10, 2022) Just in time to kick-off the holiday season with a horticultural flourish, Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 22 extraordinary workshops, plant sales, art classes and special attractions in November.
“Fall is the perfect time for flower lovers and nature enthusiasts of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, informative, and happy activities at our 20-acre paradise just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach,” invites Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg.
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Watercolor at the Garden with Carl Stoveland
Tuesdays, 10 am to 12:30 pm
$15 for members; $20 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 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 your instructor, artist Carl Stoveland. The purpose of the walk is to inspire you and give you an opportunity to capture photos with your phone or tablet along the way. The group will then move indoors, where Carl will start with a quick demo topic then assist you choosing a subject and getting started on your watercolor.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Qi Gong Classes
Wednesdays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; size of “inside” classes is limited to 20 adults.
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, and focused breathing—like Tai Chi. Classes will be led by Roxanne Cumberland.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
November 3
Native Plants for Florida Gardens
Thursday, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
$15 members; $20 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 35 adults
Florida is home to hundreds of native plants that make great additions to residential landscapes. Stacey Matrazzo, executive director for the Florida Wildflower Foundation, will highlight some of those species and shows how to use them to transform a landscape into a living ecosystem with “real Florida” style. Take the guesswork out of using native plants in this exclusive class.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
November 3, 10, 17
Beginner Watercolor with Carl Stoveland
Thursdays, 10 to 12:30 pm
$15 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
If you have always wanted to try watercolor but been overwhelmed by it 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 the instructor 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).
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
November 4, 18
Tai Chi at Mounts
Fridays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
Tai Chi features flowing and gentle, but profoundly powerful movements. The main objective of the practice of Tai Chi is to magnify, strengthen and encourage the flow of the internal energy, the “chi”. When the “chi” flows throughout the body, one experiences over-all health, rejuvenation, and internal joy. Led by Josefina McMahon, this Tai Chi class is based on Sun Style Tai Chi which combines Qi Gong and Tai Chi.
Note: Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Please bring a towel and water.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
November 5-6
Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale
+ Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm (Members Preview: 8 am to 10 am)
+ Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
Gate admissions are by Credit/Debit card ONLY, no cash.
Visitors can stroll in a relaxed environment while shopping for a wide variety of ornamentals, orchids, succulents, cactus, bonsai, butterfly/native plants, shrubs, fruit trees, herbs, garden accessories, baskets, fine crafts, and more – all available from 60-75 top-quality vendor booths. The Mounts Botanical Garden Nursery and Garden Thrift Shop will also be open with a great selection of plants and unique treasures for home and garden.
November 12
Palm Beach County Residents Day
Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)
Palm Beach County residents receive FREE admission on the second Saturday of each month through December 2022.Visitors must show proof of residency for admission-free entry.
Note: Admission for non-residents is $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $5 for ages 6-17. Purchase at the gate.
November 13
Dogs’ Day in the Garden
Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $5 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your favorite pooch and enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online 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 and water treats for the puppies.
+ For all Dogs’ Day rules, please visit www.mounts.org/dogs-day.
November 14-31
Community Build of
Patrick Daugherty’s Stickwork
Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am to 4 pm
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $5 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
Internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty returns to MBG to construct the final large-scaleStickwork installation of his illustrious art career. Starting on November 14, Mounts will host a Community Build with dozens of local volunteers assisting the artist in the construction of this monumental sculpture using 30,000 pounds of live willow branches. The completed Stickwork structure—still to be named—will be on display at the Garden from December 3, 2022 through the end of next year.
November 18
Hydroponic Basics
Friday, 10 am to 11:30 am
$15 members; $20 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 35 adults
All beginners welcome. This class will teach what it means to grow hydroponically, why you would want to, and what is needed to get started. This class will go through the key nutrients needed for healthy plants, the light requirements, and the many different types of set-ups one can utilize to successfully grow a garden of food hydroponically. You won’t believe how easy it can be to grow your own food. Led by hydroponic expert Soleil Aneiro.
To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-11/
Starting Mid-November
Tropical Holiday Trees at Mounts
Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm. (last entry at 3 pm)
FREE for Mounts members and children under 6; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $5 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
+ Tickets available for purchase at the gate.
Mounts Botanical Garden will ring in the holiday season with the creation of three, framed, 8-15 foot trees designed by the Mounts Horticulture Team and installed with hundreds of colorful bromeliads, orchids and other tropical botanicals.
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 6,000 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 Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
November workshops, classes, and demonstrations:
Tuesdays, Nov 1, 8,1 5
Ikebana Flower Arrangement- Ikenobo School (Class)
Time: Beginners – 11am – 1pm
Intermediate – 1pm – 3pm*
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $52.50). Advance Registration Required.
*Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience or have taken at least three sessions of Ikebana classes.
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. Dating back to the 15th century, the Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy.
Wednesdays, Nov 2, 9, 16
Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School (Class)
Time: Beginners – 10:00am –12:00pm
Intermediate – 1:30pm – 3:30pm*
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $52.50). Advance Registration Required.
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. The Sogetsu School is a contemporary school which focuses on the creativity and individuality of ikebana. The idea is that ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, with almost anything. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create pieces each week to take home and enjoy. *Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience.
Thursdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17
Sumi-e Ink Painting (Floral Beginner) (Class)
Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $52.50 (Morikami Members $48.75). Advance Registration Required.
Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means “charcoal drawing” in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brush strokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject.
Friday, Nov 4
Washi Textile Prints: Art of Imperfection (Wabi Sabi) – Talk by Yuko Kimura
Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free (with paid museum admission).
Yuko Kimura is a Japanese papermaker and print artist who celebrates imperfection in her work. She prints etchings onto handmade washi paper and onto antique Japanese book pages riddled with wormholes and stitches them together to form large collages. In this presentation, Yuko will introduce the beautifully imperfect old papers and textiles that have inspired her as an artist, particularly 19th-century indigo dyed cotton Boro textiles that are repaired with patching and stitching. Her grandmother sewed for her family recycling old remnants of kimono fabrics. She will share memories of these found and collected materials and explain how she incorporates them into her printmaking process.
Yuko Kimura was born in Oakland, California, and spent her childhood in Japan. Returning to the US in 1989, she received a BFA in printmaking from the Cleveland Institute of Art and an MFA in printmaking from the University of Michigan. For the last two decades, her printmaking has incorporated multiple processes, including etching, aquatint, and dyeing with indigo on pleated or twisted paper—mostly worm-eaten pages from old, printed books or handmade washi papers made from kozo, gampi, and abaca fibers. She also incorporates worn fragments of cloth obtained from her grandmother in Japan, which she combines with newly made sheets of paper and linen to form delicate, multilayered surfaces. Although Kimura’s use of aged paper and cloth can evoke a nostalgic, antique quality, her innovative printmaking practices focus intuitively in the present. For Kimura, transparency, form, and texture all take priority as she constructs her two- and three-dimensional patchwork experiments.
Sundays, Nov 6, 13 or Thursdays, Nov 3, 17
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginners) (Class)
Time: 10:15am -12:15am
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55). Advance Registration Required.
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
Saturday, Nov 5
Tea Ceremony (Workshop)
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $50. Advance Registration Required.
The workshop teaches the basics of sadō – The Way of Tea – necessary to understand the aesthetics of sadō and to fully enjoy the tea ceremony itself. Participants become familiar with how to be a guest, how to make a bowl of tea, and serve it.
Saturday, Nov 5
Shibori Indigo -Scarves (Workshop)
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: $70. Advance Registration Required.
The use of indigo dye, or aizome, has a long and cherished history in Japan. The deep blue colors for which Japanese textiles are celebrated come from the leaves of the tade ai, a plant introduced to Japan from China in the sixth century. Shibori is a Japanese technique of manual resist dyeing used to make patterns on fabrics. Learn various shibori techniques and make a shibori scarf for your wardrobe or for a special someone.
Saturday, Nov 5
Family Fun: Inu no Hi: Dog Day (Virtual Program)
Time: Virtual Program
Cost: FREE
Celebrate Dog Day by honoring man’s best friend! Learn how to make your own origami dog with just a sheet of paper and a marker.
Sundays, Nov 6, 13
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Intermediate) (Class)
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55). Advance Registration Required.
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering.
Sundays, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 18
The Art of Bonsai (Class)
Time: Beginners – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Intermediate – 9am – 12pm
Cost: $100 (Morikami Members $90). Advance Registration Required.
Bonsai means “a tree in a tray.” The art of bonsai creates the illusion of age and maturity of a tree which has developed and sustained the effects of nature for many years. Students of bonsai learn to artfully trim and train a tree in a container.
Saturdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 17
Japanese Traditional Music: Koto (Class)
Time: Beginners – 10:15am – 12:15pm
Intermediate – 1pm-3pm
Cost: $155 (Morikami Members $150). Advance Registration Required.
The Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn about the history, culture and techniques in how to play this exquisite instrument in this 5-week course. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the class.
Sunday, Nov. 13
The Way of Taiko – The Heartbeat of Japan (Workshop)
Time: 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm
Cost: $60. Advance Registration Required.
This workshop introduces participants to the history and practice of taiko drumming. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They will become familiar with the way of taiko and its drumming techniques. Top performers from South Florida’s Fushu Daiko will conduct the workshop. The group is recognized by Seiichi Tanaka, the master of San Francisco Taiko Dojo, who brought taiko to the United States and who trained senior members of the Fushu Daiko group.
Saturday, Nov 19
Family Fun: Kanji Rocks
Time: 12pm -3pm
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required.
Learn how to write kanji, Chinese characters, and paint them on your very own rock.
Saturday, Nov 19
Sado: The Way of Tea (Demonstration)
Time: 12pm, 1:30pm or 3pm
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission.
Observe Japanese sadō, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sadō — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — along with a sip of matcha green tea and a sweet will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.
For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
About Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover its South Florida’s history, connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store. The Morikami Museum is fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
(West Palm Beach, FL – October 13, 2022) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renownedPalm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced the world-class museum’s next exhibition:
Craig Blacklock
LIGHT WAVES
Abstract Photographs of Reflections from Lake Superior
Having grown up under the tutelage of his nature photographer father, Les Blacklock, Craig Blacklock began his career in 1976. Since then, he has garnered numerous national and international awards, had over 30 solo museum and art center exhibitions, and been featured in several international publications, including Outdoor Photographer and American Photo.
“Most photographers have one recognizable style they apply to varied subjects throughout the career, but Craig Blacklock has devoted his life’s work to capturing the interface of land and water in wilderness area such as Lake Superior, where he is constantly exploring ways to depict people’s relationship with the natural world,” says NeJame.
In his landmark 1993 book, The Lake Superior Images, and several books that followed (A Voice Within: The Lake Superior Nudes and, most recently, LIGHT WAVES: Abstract Photographs of Reflections from Lake Superior), Blacklock presents the lakescape with the immaculate compositions and honed technical skills of a fine art landscape photographer—always with the urgent plea to preserve the beauty of these wild places.
Traveling by kayak, Blacklock gathered images from around Lake Superior and its largest island, Isle Royale, unlocking a portal into an astonishing universe where light dances with water, creating the illusion of three-dimensional objects and spaces. The resulting photographs simultaneously acknowledge “the horrors and loss, while also revealing the beauty remaining to be discovered within the shards, providing a place of refuge,” says Blacklock.
Opening Night Reception, December 7 at 6 pm
The public is invited to a free in-person Opening Night Reception and Book-Signing by Craig Blacklock of his book LIGHT WAVES on Wednesday, December 7, starting at 6 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
3-Day Workshop, December 8-10
Photographing Flowers, Ferns & Fungi
Throughout his 47-year career as a professional wilderness photographer, Craig Blacklock has incorporated photographs of the flowers, ferns, and fungi growing on the forest floor. He designed a diffusion tent to overcome lighting and wind issues and honed his techniques in the days of film. Digital photography now allows for complete control over depth of field with the use of stacked focus which is useful both in images where you want overall sharp focus, and those where you want only one flower petal to float against a soft background.
In this 3-day workshop, Blacklock will present examples of each technique he uses, demonstrate them on field trips, and guide participants in image capture and digital editing of their images.
Note: A tripod is required for this course, as is some method for focusing close. It is helpful to bring an assortment of lenses from wide angles to medium telephotos. Instructions on how to make a diffusion tent will be provided when people sign up for the workshop. On addition, Blacklock
will walk participants through his exhibition at the Photo Centre, talk about the techniques used, and if time allows, the group will try to make some similar images.
To sign-up for this 3-day workshop, please contact the Palm Beach Photographic Centre at 561.253.2600.
Coming Soon:
28th Annual FOTOfusion
January 24-28, 2023
Five Days of Presentations / No Longer Virtual
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.
(West Palm Beach, FL – October 14, 2022) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC)today invited local voters to an informative pre-election event next week.
Wednesday, October 19 / 11 am to 1 pm
Hot Topic Discussion / In-Person
Elections Issues
+ Guest Speaker: Wendy Sartory Link, Supervisor of Elections for Palm Beach County, will discuss the upcoming elections. Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, she was elected by the voters in August 2020. She was formerly President of Wendy Sartory Link, PLLC, and the Managing Partner of Ackerman, Link & Sartory, P.A.
+ Guest Speaker: Marcia Herman, LWVPBC’s First Vice President & Chief of the Speakers Bureau, will discuss this year’s ballot Propositions. A retired educator, she spent 25 years as a school librarian and technology teacher.
Where: Mounts Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415
Lunch Fee: $20
Tour of Garden Fee: $12
+ Lunch begins at 11:30 am. Choice of boxed lunch: Chicken Sandwich or Salad.
+ Program begins at noon.
+ Registrations, lunch choice, and payments must be made by October 16 online at https://lwvpbc.org/event/october-hot-topic-3/.
+ Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Fee is nonrefundable.
About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County:
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. For more information, please visit lwvpbc.org or
Even more students to receive free special training to prepare for performing arts school auditions
(West Palm Beach, Fl.) – Making their dreams come true! The Kravis Center’s De George Academy for Performing Arts is expanding to offer more students, who wish to pursue an education in the performing arts, the free opportunity to train and explore their creativity. The De George Academy supports Palm Beach County’s economically disadvantaged third- through eighth-grade students’ efforts to attend Bak Middle School of the Arts, Dreyfoos School of the Arts and other area schools with performing arts choice programs.
“The De George Academy is not just for the arts; it’s a place where you connect with others and feel free to be yourself,” said Kalen Hansen, De George Academy high school mentor. “DGA makes me happy due to the fact that we can express our gratitude for the arts as a family.”
During the 2022-2023 school year, nearly 100 students are expected to participate in the Academy’s afterschool and weekend workshops with 45 new seats being offered for incoming students. Classes take place every Saturday in the fall until November 12 and will begin again on January 14 through March 4. Taught by leading arts professionals, these workshops prepare Academy students for winter auditions for performing arts schools.
Since its founding in April 2012, the majority of De George Academy students return to the program annually and successfully gain entrance to local arts magnet schools. The acceptance rate for De George Academy students into arts magnet school’s is 50 percent as compared to only 25 percent for students not enrolled in the program.
“The De George Academy levels the playing field for students who have little or no access to quality performing arts instruction,” said Tracy C. Butler, Director of Education at Kravis Center. “By participating in the Academy, young artists expand their creativity, build technique, strengthen critical thinking skills, learn artistic discipline, and make new friends in a positive, supportive and professional environment. Enrolled students are tracked for the duration of the program to evaluate each individual’s success in reaching their goals. We are incredibly grateful to the De George family and to Find a Way 4 Kids for supporting the program’s expansion this year.”
The Academy’s mission to offer quality arts education experiences has been generously funded by the Lawrence J. and Florence A. De George Charitable Trust for the past 10 years.
To participate, students are nominated by arts teachers in their Title I elementary schools in the Spring and then participate in a week-long program in the Summer to prepare them for the De George Academy classes in the Fall. The Academy provides year-round professional instruction in dance, theater and vocal performance as well as professional coaching in audition techniques and access to special workshops and performances.
For more information about the De George Academy, or to donate to the program, please call (561) 651-4251 or visit kravis.org.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Veterans Receive Free Admission in November!
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is offering FREE regular daytime admission to all US Veterans during the month of November. You must show a valid US Military Veterans ID card at admissions. This promotion is valid only for November 2022. See hours of operation on our website.
Blue Star Museum
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is proud to offer Blue Star Museums admission, providing free access for active-duty military, National Guard, and Reserve personnel and up to five family members, year-round! Must show current valid military ID. See hours of operation on our website.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Nov 19, 2022, 6:00-9:00 pm
Join us at the water’s edge for our annual sparkling charity benefit. You’re invited to celebrate our iconic beacon and enjoy a special evening of fantastic food from top local restaurants, wine and craft beer, live music and our legendary Lighthouse Silent Auction under the stars. Proceeds from this magical affair benefits the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum!
Presenting Sponsor: The Law of Firm of Charles D. Jamieson. P.A. Honorary Event Chairs: Chris & Michelle Searcy, Event Co-Chairs: Lori Houchin & Dedra Malizia.
Cost: Starting at $150 per person, table sponsorship available
Tickets: Tickets required online
Info: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/special-events-tickets/rendezvous-at-the-light/
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter FL 33469
PROGRAMS
Lighthouse Explorer’s Club NEW!!!
2022: Nov 12, Dec 10
Time: 10:00 am-11:30 pm or 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Join us for Lighthouse Explorer’s Club at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum on the second Saturday of each month! Explorers of all ages will discover a unique hands-on activity along with learning a piece of fascinating history. You’ll explore family-focused themes; from learning how families in the Seminole Tribe first lived in Florida to exploring the life of Charlie Pierce, son of an Assistant Lighthouse Keeper.
Cost: This program is included with general admission $12 adults, $6 children ages 6-18, Free: age 5 & under, Lighthouse members & active-duty military. Tickets are limited, and online registration is required.
Tickets: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL
Lighthouse Story Time & Crafts for Kids FREE FOR KIDS!!
Date & Time: Nov 12, Dec 10, 10:30am-11:00am
Join us under the shade of our Seminole Chickee Hut as we read exciting stories about lighthouse keepers, Florida history, and local plants & animals! This program is ideal for children aged 8 and under. Children receive a fun take-home craft activity.
Cost: Free In-Person Program, RSVP required online.
RSVP: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/.
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter FL 33469
Historian at the Pavilion
Nov 23, 2022 Lives of the Lighthouse Keepers
Dec 28, 2022 Building the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Time: 11AM. Visit the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum and enjoy our free history talk with your general admission ticket. Discover amazing facets of Jupiter’s past with our Historian, Josh Liller. This outdoor program runs about 30 minutes and is weather dependent. RSVP is not required.
View More on Topics: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/
Cost: This program is included with general admission $12 adults, $6 children ages 6-18, Free: age 5 & under, Lighthouse members & active-duty military.
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL
Lighthouse Sunset Tour
Nov 2, 9, 16, 30
Dec 14, 21, 28
Climb 105 steps and take in the spectacular sunset views atop the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse! Tour time approximately 60 minutes, guests must check-in 15 minutes prior to tour. Attendees receive a special gift from Tommy Bahama Restaurant.
Cost: $25 per person – tickets online
Tickets https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469
Lighthouse Moonrise Tour
Nov 8, 5:00 pm
Dec 8, 5:00 pm
Cost: $25 per person, purchase online.
Tickets: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469
Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 @6-7PM
Dec 5, 12, 19, 26, @6-7PM
Experience the serenity of Yoga with Mary Veal on the Lighthouse Deck at sunset every Monday. Stay fit and calm the mind in this all-levels class where beginners are welcomed and encouraged! Bring a yoga mat & water bottle. Mats will be 6’ apart or more. Meet at the Museum 10 minutes prior to start time and Yogis must sign waiver. Twilight Yoga is weather dependent, and yogis will be notified prior to any cancellation. See our website for more details and tickets.
Cost: $10 per person–limited spaces available. Registration is required online.
Tickets: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Thursday, Nov. 24
Saturday, Dec. 24
Sunday, Dec 25
SPECIAL HOURS:
Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 AM- 3 PM
Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 AM- 1 PM
Friday, Dec. 9, 10 AM- 3 PM
Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 AM- 3 PM
Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 AM- 3 PM
Monday, Dec. 26, 10 AM- 4 PM
Saturday, Dec. 31, 10 AM- 2 PM
Photos by Carol Porter
On Friday, September 30th, the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches presented the Athena Awards at the Palm Beach Couunty Convention Center in West Palm Beach.
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