Who/What: History on the Rocks, a food and spirits tasting experience presented by Glade & Grove Supply
When: 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18
Where: Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 601-7 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach. Enter via gates 3 or 12 to the Archway gate.
Media contact: To cover this event, please call or text Doreen Poreba of The PR Czar® Inc. at 772-215-2333. If you cannot cover this event, we will gladly send you b-roll and/or photos for your newscasts.
Highlights:
• An opportunity to stroll under the twinkling lights of Yesteryear Village and its historic buildings while sampling light bites and beverages from more than 20 stations along the way. Featuring local chefs, foods, farmers and local drink brewers.
• A chance to holiday shop at the Storm Tight Windows MarketPlace showcasing local vendors, specialty goods and items as well as the Village’s General Store
• Live Entertainment: The Brass Evolution Band and Victoria Cardona. The Brass Evolution Band is a South Florida 11-piece hot brass party band where Michael Buble meets Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Santana and more, with plenty of room for groups like Bon Jovi, Journey and other great musical blasts from the past. South Florida native Victoria Cardona is a guitarist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, one-woman jam band. Her loop performances are a sonic and visual experience that take the audience on a ride through the mind of an improvisationalist.
• Special selfie stops to create memorable photos
General Admission: $80 in advance, $90 at the gate, free parking. Ages 13-17 must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian. Ages 12 and under not permitted.
VIP Admission at 6 p.m., sponsored by iTHINK Financial: $750 table of 10. VIP tickets are only available online until November 11, 2022
VIP Benefits: Early admission at 6 p.m., reserved table, specialty food/beverage gift, two bottles of wine per VIP table, unlimited tastings at food/beverage stations, early shopping in the MarketPlace and General Store
Sponsors: Glade & Grove Supply, Storm Tight Windows, Leaf Filter Gutter Protection, iTHINK Financial, Professional Concessions, Inc.
(West Palm Beach, FL – November 7, 2022) Stickwork, one of the most popular exhibitions ever at Mounts Botanical Garden, returns soon—but this will be “the final massive outdoor sculpture” by international acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty.
Known for his Stickwork projects that combine both his carpentry skills and love of nature, Dougherty’s work evolved from single pieces on conventional pedestals to monumental scale environmental works that require saplings by the truckload.Over the last 30 years, he has built over 250 of these works from Scotland to Japan to Brussels, from Miami to Cincinnati, including a very popular exhibition at Mounts in 2019, which was known by two names—Twisted pre-opening, and Cutting Corners, during its year long run.
“Each one of Dougherty’s structures are completely original, as will be his final Stickwork at Mounts,” says Rochelle Wolberg, Curator-Director at Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest 20-acre public garden, located just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach. “These massive, all natural structures take three weeks to hand-assemble and will be an interactive and environmental experience, perfect for adults and children to wander through, admire, and become part of a living art experience.”
Stickwork Community Build
November 14 to December 3
During the construction of his final outdoor Stickwork sculpture, Dougherty will be assisted by dozens of local volunteers as they construct a massive all natural structure using 30,000 pounds of live willow branches. Except for November 24-27 when Mounts will be closed for Thanksgiving, volunteers will work in shifts Mondays through Fridays, 8 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm. Only a limited number of volunteer positions are available and interested people need to register in advance by sending an email to mountsvolunteer@pbcgov.org – or visit www.mounts.org.
This to be the second time having Mounts has hosted Patrick Dougherty and we’re very honored that he has chosen our Garden to construct his final outdoor Stickwork creation,” adds Wolberg. “So, this is truly a historic opportunity for art fans, garden lovers and inspired volunteers to be hands-on participants in working directly with this extraordinary artist to carefully shape saplings into a monumental piece of natural art!”
(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.)
Meet the Artist Behind Stickwork
Friday, December 2, 11 to 11:45 am
Come experience the newest Stickwork sculpture through the eyes of artist Patrick Dougherty, who is building his last monumental outdoor sculpture at the Garden. He will lead a fascinating discussion of his design and building process, answer any questions, and share what inspires his creativity. Advance registration is required by visiting https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-12/mounts.org.
(FREE for Mounts members; $20 for nonmembers. Ticket includes full Garden admission.)
Grand Opening of Stickwork
Saturday, December 3
+ Members Only Talk & Tour with Patrick Dougherty, 11 am to noon
Limited to 100 adults, this special talk and tour of Stickwork is for Mounts members only. Dougherty will share behind-the-scenes insights about how he creates these massive works of living art. Advance registration is required by visiting https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-12/mounts.org.
+ Grand Opening of Stickwork to the Public, Noon to 3 pm
The afternoon will offer a wide range of fun and family-friendly activities, including events for kids, vegan cookies, arts and crafts, food truck and beverages, live entertainment by local sensations the Lubben Brothers, and more.
(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.)
Also Opening This Month
Tropical Holiday Trees at Mounts
November 12 – December 31
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.
Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm. Last entry at 3 pm.
Tickets are available for purchase at the gate and include full Garden admission.
Mounts Botanical Garden & Bloomberg Connects
Explore Anytime, Anywhere with New Mobile Garden Guide
Visitors can now explore Mounts Botanical Garden 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 byBloomberg 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 their visit 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 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.
Patrick Dougherty working on Stickworks (Photo Credit: Mauney Portrait)
West Palm Beach, Fla. – November 5, 2022 – In the four decades since its inception, Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, Inc. (EWPBF) has affected the lives of countless women and their families. On October 25, 2022, a few of those women took the podium at its 2022 Fall Luncheon to say “thank you.”
Among the speakers were Palm Beach Atlantic University President Dr. Debra Schwinn, Palm Beach State College President Dr. Ava Parker and Nechama Deana Karp, once an Executive Women scholarship recipient and now a Control Center supervisor for Florida Power & Light. Dr. Schwinn and Dr. Parker spoke about how the annual EWPBF scholarships support not only its female students, but also the institutions as a whole, by providing hope, encouragement and successful graduates.
But Karp went a step further by sharing how EWPBF inspired her to start her own nonprofit, once she graduated Florida Atlantic University with a degree in electrical engineering. She recalled a particularly hard day, in which she was juggling work, school work and parenting, when she learned that she had received a much-needed scholarship.
“I thought it was a prank,” she said. “Then I found out a woman in FAU’s Engineering Department had nominated me. All I had to do was attend a luncheon to say thank you to this organization of amazing women. (The nominator) reminded me that I was the one doing the hard work. Once I was in the room, surrounded by kind, smiling people, it inspired me to pay it forward.”
The luncheon was held at the West Palm Beach Marriott to celebrate the impact of the grant and scholarship programs. This season marks a milestone for the organization commemorating its 40th anniversary. It was founded in 1982 to provide a place and voice to the professional women who make up the business community of Palm Beach County. Through scholarships and the Lois Kwasman Community Grant, which funds local non-profit programs that assist women and girls who are in need in developing life skills, EWPB has changed career trajectories.
Barbara Stark, executive director/CEO of the Milagro Center in Delray Beach, shared how EWPBF’s funding of its “Girls Go Build” after-school and out-of-school program has exposed young women to careers in construction and landscape design. Working with mentors from local construction companies, program participants have built a deck, picnic tables and planters. They also have cultivated and maintained a garden for the planters. Their next project will involve working with Habitat for Humanity to build two cases for a food pantry, which will be stocked by other Milagro students, Stark said. The “Girls Go Build” program has inspired the next generation of female construction professionals.
“I am very proud to be a part of such an amazing organization that recognizes the needs of young women,” said EWPBF President Katie Klause-Newitt. “Our goal, since inception, is to help these women to push themselves to succeed in their dreams. Our hope is that they remain in Palm Beach County to be the next business leaders for the next 40 years and beyond.”
The next EWPB event will be its annual Holiday Party, held December 9, 2022, at The Club at Admirals Cove, 200 Admirals Cove Blvd., Jupiter, FL 33477. The event is open to the public, and tickets are available at www.ewpb.org.
Empowering women to succeed and lead, the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit professional association that inspires integrity, equality and leadership in the workplace and community. To learn more, visit www.ewpb.org.
(West Palm Beach, FL – October 28, 2022) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC)today invited local voters to an informative lunch event next month.
Wednesday, November 16 / 11 am to 1 pm
Hot Topic Discussion / In-Person
Strengthening Medicaid & Medicare
+ Guest Speaker: Scott Darius, Executive Director of Florida Voices for Health, who will share the latest developments around Medicaid and the campaign for Medicaid expansion, as well as recent changes to Medicare and campaigns to improve the oral health benefit. He began his career in health advocacy in 2012 when he joined Florida CHAIN helping to coordinate the statewide campaign for Medicaid expansion and pledges to stay engaged in the process until quality healthcare is truly affordable for everyone.
Where: Mel’s Way Bistro, 3536 Via Poinciana in Lake Worth 33467
Lunch Fee: $35
+ Lunch begins at 11:30 am. Choice of regular or vegetarian lunch.
+ 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
On Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm, Lynn University presents pianist Roberta Rust in
a concert entitled BEETHOVEN & BELIEF. The program features two piano sonatas of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 2 No. 3 in C major and Op. 110 in A-flat major, and
works from the 21st century by Navajo composer Conner Chee, selections from his Navajo Vocables (2014), and Rob Smith’s “Let Freedom Ring” (2021).
The concert will take place in the Snyder Sanctuary on the Lynn University campus at 3601 N.
Military Trail in Boca Raton, Florida. Tickets are available for $25 at lynn.edu/events or call 561-237-9000.
Roberta Rust has concertized extensively around the globe, received glowing reviews for recordings on the Navona, Centaur, and Protone labels
and has been presented in master classes throughout Asia and the Americas. Born in Texas, she has lived in South Florida since 1988 and is a Sioux descendant.
She serves as piano department head at the Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton, Florida and
during the summer months on faculty at the Adamant Music School in Vermont and the Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival in Tampa.
GEM and LEAP Mobility Provide Safe, Eco-Friendly Rides at 2022 PGA TimberTech Championship Leaders in sustainable mobility team up to keep transportation at the elite PGA tournament emissions-, noise- and cost-free
Anaheim, Calif., Nov. 8, 2022 – A different kind of “green” kept fans moving around the 2022 PGA TimberTech Championship sustainably, safely and in style. Guests at this year’s event received free rides in a GEM. Waev Inc., the electric mobility provider of GEM vehicles, teamed up with EFO Ventures’LEAP Mobility, a bikeshare rental and e-scooter provider shaping the future of micro-mobility via customized platforms, to offer free, safe, eco-friendly rides at the PGA tournament in Boca Raton, FL, October 31-Nov. 6. The “Official Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) partner” for the TimberTech Championship, Waev provided seven GEM electric vehicles to shuttle guests in style while promoting safety and sustainability.
“We are thrilled to partner with EFO Ventures to provide eco-friendly rides to guests at the PGA’s TimberTech Championship and to showcase what GEM has to offer,” said Keith Simon, Waev Inc. CEO. “GEMs are designed for safety, style and comfort, while being 100 percent emissions free. Additionally, their small footprint and low speed allows them to move efficiently through crowded spaces and narrow pathways, while individual high-back seats and seatbelts make them a safe and comfortable ride for passengers around courses and communities alike.”
While the golfers last week focused on the course green, event organizers focused on green technology. Sustainability has been a priority for the TimberTech Championship, having become the first tournament in PGA TOUR Champions History to become a certified zero waste to landfill event in 2021. Partnering with GEM and LEAP provided the opportunity to expand on sustainability efforts this year and provided premium shuttle experiences to golfers and guests that was cost-effective to operate and easy to charge.
“The emphasis on sustainability by the team at the TimberTech Championship should be both applauded and recognized as an example of an industry leader focused on initiatives that impact the communities where we live, work, and play,” said Sean Flood, managing partner of EFO Ventures, parent company to LEAP Mobility. ”LEAP is on a mission for change towards a sustainable future. We’re excited about our partnership with a leading organization like Waev whose perspective about safety, mobility and environmental awareness very much align with our purpose.”
The semi-final event in the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, the TimberTech Championship
is the longest-running professional tournament in Palm Beach County, taking place on the Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club golf course with the City of Boca Raton being a major sponsor of the annual event. This year, the tournament hosted the top 54 players on the PGA TOUR Champions – with proceeds benefiting the Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
Three GEM e6 vehicles, which seat up to 6, and four GEM e4 vehicles, which seat up to 4, were on-site during the TimberTech Championship – providing multiple ride options, shuttle efficiency and the comfort and ease guests have come to expect from the elite tournament. Vehicle drivers were provided by the PGA and EFO Ventures, and guests were able to hail a ride by downloading the LEAP App, through the LEAP website and through the GEM website. E-scooters were also provided as a transportation option to guests, courtesy of LEAP.
Rooted in campus, community, and urban mobility, GEM is the leader in low-speed vehicles (LSV) and has been shuttling people and goods for more than 20 years. GEMs are engineered to exceed LSV federal safety standards, travel at a maximum speed of 25 mph and unlike golf carts, are street legal on most roads 35 mph or less, forward-facing, can comfortably seat up to six and are outfitted with safety features such as seatbelts, a rear-view mirror and turn signals.
Partnering with GEM and LEAP provided the 2022 PGA TimberTech Championship with the opportunity to expand on sustainability efforts this year and provided premium shuttle experiences for golfers and guests that was cost-effective to operate and easy to charge.
EFO Ventures is an investment and incubation firm that backs founders and their innovative ideas not only with access to capital but also personal guidance and hands-on collaboration from the very first stages. Our managing partners are both founders themselves, and together with a dedicated team of two advisors, we bring decades of entrepreneurial experience to our work. We provide our portfolio companies with all the resources and expert advice they need to turn their visions, traditionally in the mobi-tech space, into disruptive reality. Portfolio companies include: LEAP Mobility, MIXTE , Element LEV, Frog Mobility, Hello Llama, and Ottr. For more information, visit www.efoventures.com.
About LEAP
LEAP Mobility is on a mission to shape the future of shared micro-mobility, helping communities truly connect and Leap Forward toward a sustainable future. Grounded in the cities we serve and working in partnership with community leaders and riders, we believe in deploying only the highest quality products and building a culture that connects us to one another creating a cleaner, safer, more sustainable planet. For more information, visit www.leapmobility.io.
About Waev Inc.
Waev Inc. provides access to safe and dependable electric vehicles through the manufacturing, distribution and support of the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger product lines. Founded in 2021, Waev is redefining EVs to make life and work easier, more efficient and more enjoyable. This is driven by our commitment to sustainable, safe, future-focused solutions that lead to the adoption and advancement of electrification without compromising the job or purpose of the vehicle. Our collaborative and agile partnerships stem from these shared values and common pursuit to advance mobility.
GEM has been an established EV leader in the LSV space for more than 20 years. Taylor-Dunn has a rich 70-year legacy of providing tailored industrial vehicles. Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment for ground support applications since 1981. All vehicles are engineered and produced at the Waev headquarters and manufacturing center of excellence in Southern California. Visit us at waevinc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Journalist, essayist, and newspaper editor, Kathryn Starbuck started writing poems in her 60s. She is the author of Griefmania (Sheep Meadow Press, 2006) and Sex Perhaps (Sheep Meadow Press, 2014). Her poems have appeared in the New Yorker, Poetry, Sewanee Review, and Best American Poetry 2008.
Nov. 7, 2022(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The Armory Art Center’s 6th Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival will once again return to Palm Beach County—offering families across South Florida an art-filled weekend they won’t soon forget! Presenting sponsor for this event is the Laurence W. Levine Foundation.
Located on the Armory’s historic campus in the heart of West Palm Beach, the two-day festival takes place December 3 and 4, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. It will showcase local and out-of-town artists, live music, campus tours, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities for all ages, and fun—including a brand newKids Zone with interactive arts and crafts. Best of all, admission is free.
“We look forward to enjoying South Florida’s beautiful winter weather and vibrant art scene at our annual festival,” said John Suau, CEO. “At the Armory, we value giving our neighbors the chance to enjoy the arts in an accessible, fun way. By purchasing goods from artists or signing up for a class at our campus, visitors contribute to the Armory Art Center’s mission of inspiring people to create and experience art—and to its vision of becoming the community’s leading resource for arts education.”
The festival welcomes thousands of guests from the region each year. Last year’s festival brought over 6,000 visitors and 95 artists from across the country with work representing the mediums of drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, fiber, jewelry glass and furniture.
Shop til you drop! Scheduled at the perfect time for great weather and holiday shopping, artisan tents will be located outdoors in the Armory’s sculpture garden and in the parking lot. Guests will be able to browse and find unique gifts for loved ones this holiday season—from handmade jewelry to paintings and more.
Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment from South Florida musical artists. From rock and folk to jazz and Celtic music, the festival offers something for everyone, including:
Jazz by Neil Bacher and Friends (Dec. 3, 11 a.m.)
The Palm Beach State College Progressive Jazz Sextet (Dec. 3, 1 p.m.)
Roaring Kelly Band (Dec. 3, 3 p.m.)
The Smokeboss Militia (Dec. 4, 11 a.m.)
Gypsy String Revival (Dec. 4, 2 p.m.)
Let your inner artist shine! During the festival, the Armory will also offer an open house in Montgomery Hall on Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon to 2 p.m. for those interested in attending an art class. Anyone who enrolls in an 8-week class onsite during the open house will receive 25% off tuition (does not apply to workshops or pop-ups).
During the festival, the “Armory Student & Faculty Show” “Radiant Nation: Masks” will be on display in Montgomery Hall and the East Gallery. The faculty and student show highlights works by Armory students and educators in the departments of ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and 2D artwork. Radiant Nation features a collection of reimagined radiotherapy masks transformed by artists and cancer survivors into vibrant, powerful forms of expression. Guests can enjoy the exhibitions for free on both days, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
The Armory Art Center is located on the south end of Howard Park within walking distance of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Palm Beach County Convention Center, Hilton West Palm Beach, and The Square—a premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. With so much to see and do in the area, festival guests are encouraged to make a whole weekend out of the festivities and enjoy all The Palm Beaches, Florida has to offer.
Artists will interact with the public through art demonstrations and booth chats. The demonstration schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit https://armoryart.org/festival/.
Calendar Item:
6th Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival presented by the Armory Art Center
Presenting Sponsor: Laurence W. Levine Foundation
811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401
December 3 and 4, 2022 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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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’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 pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in twelve 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.
