Rail service to showcase comedy in-station, encourage messages of positivity and highlight community mental health resources throughout May
MIAMI (May 12, 2022) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, is commemorating Mental Health Awareness Month (May 1-31) by encouraging its guests and teammates to “Have a Bright Day.” During the month of May, the company will aim to brighten the days of its team and guests through a series of activations including comedy videos, mental health awareness resources, lighthearted “Have A Bright Day” postcards and other surprise words of encouragement placed throughout the stations and onboard the trains.
“Mental health awareness is a priority for Brightline,” said Patrick Goddard, president of Brightline. “Throughout the month of May, our goal is to remind our guests and teammates to take care of their emotional and social well-being and to support them by providing tools and resources for mental health, as well as using comedy and encouragement as a reminder to stay on the bright side!”
Laughter has both mental and physical benefits, reducing stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline, while also benefiting the cardiovascular system. Brightline will spread the positive effects of laughter with comedy videos throughout the station provided by one of Miami’s top comedians, Brittany Brave. The videos, which will pay tribute to Miami-isms, will be on display all month long on the TV screens located at the Mary Mary bars of each station.
Keeping mental health awareness top of mind, Brightline is encouraging guests and staff to brighten someone’s day by writing to friends and family on a signature “Have a Bright Day” postcard or simply keeping it handy when they need a positive boost in their day. The complimentary postcards will be available at the customer service desks at each station and distributed onboard all trains. “Have a Bright Day” postcards are part of a new Brightline collection that will change seasonally. These postcards will encourage guests to check in on friends and family and provide a loving surprise to people around the country.
Riders will also receive messages of encouragement from the Brightline team throughout their travel experience. These messages will be displayed on floor decals throughout MiamiCentral, as well as on coffee sleeves and take-home coasters and stickers.
To kick off the month, Brightline will also launch a dedicated web page that highlights mental health resources in South Florida, and beyond, including 211, the Dr. Brandt Foundation and others.
“Laughter does more than brighten our day. Studies show that laughter has meaningful short-term and long-term impacts on our mental health,” said Sheila Smith, President/CEO at 211 Broward, a nonprofit helpline that offers 24 hour listening support and connections to community services. “We are proud to continue partnering with Brightline to bring awareness to the mental health resources available in our community and encourage people to utilize them in May and throughout the year.”
Brightline will offer additional mental health-centered activities throughout Mental Health Awareness Month. For more information on happenings during the month of May, visit www.gobrightline.com.
(West Palm Beach, FL – May 11, 2022) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting two week-long programs in July for nature curious youngsters ages 7 to 11. Garden Explorers Summer Camp offers science-based fun and nature experiences, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm, July 11-15 and July 25-29.
As part of the season of awe, wonder and reconnection at Mounts, each camp session will be limited to 20 participants and will offer both inside and outside activities, including:
· Become a junior wetlands water quality specialist by learning how to catch and identify macroinvertebrates in Mounts’ beautiful Lake Orth.
· Become a budding soil scientist by getting a close-up, dirty-hands look at the properties of mud.
· Become a blooming horticulturist by discovering the wicked, dangerous, sticky, deceptive and downright incredible adaptations plants have developed to help them survive.
· Become a botanist-to-be by attending a dissection lab for an inside look at the fascinating structures of seeds and flowers.
· Become an aspiring agriculturalist by touring the edible gardens at Mounts and learn how to grow and nurture tasty fruits and vegetables.
The cost to attend each week-long session is $250 for Mounts members, $290 for nonmembers. (Note: an extra $50 per camper will cover extended care, 8 to 9 am, and 3 to 4 pm.)
For each session of the Garden Explorers Summer Camp, young participants should bring a refillable water bottle, a healthy lunch, a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellant.
For each camper, Mounts will provide materials for all activities, snacks, and water for refilling bottles.
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 16-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 5,000 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.
(Photo courtesy of Mounts Botanical Garden) Garden Explorers Summer Camp
Students of the 64th cotillion season learned etiquette, leadership and dance at the 6-month course
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The Junior League of the Palm Beaches hosted its 64th season of the Cotillion Academy, which started in October 2021 and went through March 2022. The Cotillion Academy’s approach to modern-day etiquette, leadership and dance gives boys and girls ages 8 and up the foundation for becoming well-mannered and impactful young leaders in Palm Beach County.
“We love hosting the Cotillion Academy for local children and teaching them about place settings, fox trot and waltz steps as well as everyday manners. Unique to our Cotillion Academy, we also include leadership training in alignment with our mission to help develop future leaders,” said Alexandra Chase, the president of JLPB. “The student’s participation is part of an 81-year legacy of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches positively impacting the lives of children in our community.”
The instructors for the classes included Dorothy Logan, Wendy Robinson Fernsell and Rachel Davis. Logan is an independent consultant and has been immersed in freedom principles and leadership philosophy during her eighteen years of teaching for Palm Beach Atlantic University and ten years of leadership practice in the community. Fernsell has been a teacher in Palm Beach County and has been teaching manners in the Palm Beaches for the past 13 years. Davis is a dance instructor and a nationally board-certified music therapist in South Florida. She loves to share her passion for ballroom and Latin dance styles with children and adults through her work with Exquisite Dance Company.
Classes were held once a month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at JLPB Headquarters in West Palm Beach. An Honorary Certificate of Completion presented by the Junior League of the Palm Beaches was awarded to all children who enroll and complete the Cotillion Academy at the final class on March 9, 2022.
The Junior League of the Palm Beaches is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The nonprofit’s 600 volunteers dedicate more than 2,000 hours every year to training its members and supporting its community nonprofit partners.
For more information, please visit www.jlpb.org/cotillion-academy. For more information on the Junior League of the Palm Beaches, to become a member or to donate, please visit www.jlpb.org or call 561.689.7590.
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Lauren Sterlacci. Photo Credit: Danny Gabriel, Corporate Headshot USA
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL-(May 12, 2022) Impact the Palm Beaches is pleased to announce that community leader Lauren Sterlacci will serve as the 2022-2023 President of the philanthropic organization. Founded in 2015, Impact the Palm Beaches is where women collectively give to nonprofits in Central and Northern Palm Beach County to ignite transformational change.
Lauren, a retired financial executive, is a founding member and sponsor of Impact the Palm Beaches. She has served on the grants committee since its inception in 2015 and chaired the committee for three years before serving as the organization’s vice president in 2021-2022.
Lauren’s background is in the investment and finance industry, ranging from account executive for Prudential-Bache Securities (NYC and Palm Beach) to commercial lender for Barnett Bank of Palm Beach County, and finally to Senior Vice President/Client Advisor for Bank of America Private Bank.
Her recent philanthropic activities are wide-ranging, including the Town of Palm Beach United Way Allocations Committee (Red Feather Society), Finance Advisory Board for Saint Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church and both Treasurer and Service Committee Chair for Saint Therese de Lisieux’s Council of Catholic Women, Sergeant of Arms for Talk of the Town Toastmasters. Lauren has also served on the Wellington Cystic Fibrosis Event Committee and has captained her Palm League tennis teams over the years. She was also a founding member of the Palm Beach Flagler Rotary Club.
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Business Administration from the University of Florida.
“I am excited and honored to be the 2022-2023 President of Impact the Palm Beaches,” said Sterlacci. “I feel blessed to have the opportunity to lead this nonprofit organization of women for the next year and help continue to grow our chapter through our members and community sponsors. As women philanthropists we are truly creating transformational change in our community through Impact the Palm Beaches $100,0000 grants to important nonprofit programs right here in this community.”
About Impact the Palm Beaches:
Impact the Palm Beaches is a charitable organization where women collectively give to Central and Northern Palm Beach County nonprofits. Impact members each contribute $1,000 annually and award $100,000 grants to fund local nonprofit programs.
Impact grants fund the following service areas: Arts & Culture; Education; Environment and Animal Welfare; Health & Wellness; and Family. The collaborative structure of this efficient model empowers women to create waves of positive change.
Impact the Palm Beaches has awarded over $1 million in grants in the past seven years and is a charitable fund of the Town of Palm Beach United Way.
For those wishing to learn more about Impact the Palm Beaches and how to become a member, visit Impactpalmbeaches.org or email info@impactpalmbeaches.org.
PHOTO ATTACHED: Lauren Sterlacci
Photo credit: Danny Gabriel, Corporate Headshot USA
Palm Beach Central High School Basketball team will be holding a basketball camp for students entering 2nd to 8th grade next school year. The dates are June 6-9, June 13-16, June 27-30 (girls), plus we have July 11-14. Camp runs from 9 am to 12 pm each morning and the cost is $80 (or $85 online) per session. Our goal is to have a ton of fun every day at camp. We work on all of the basic fundamentals every day; shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, rebounding, and even footwork. The basketball coaches are part of the camp staff, along with all of our players. This event is a fundraiser for the basketball program where 100% of the profits go to support the program.
You can contact Coach Pitman the Boys Varsity Basketball at jason.pitman@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 398-9177 if you have any questions.
Our registration form is: tinyurl.com/Bballsummer22
Center for Family Services (CFS) is a non-profit social services organization that has provided mental health services for the past 61 years to the Palm Beach County community. During the month of May, CFS joins a national movement to amplify the importance of good mental health care. CFS launched their social media campaign, “May you Grow your Inner Peace,” to spotlight strategies, resources, and benefits, and outline the services and programs offered by the Center. “We want the community to know we are here to help children, adults, and families who are in need of counseling and care, particularly in the areas of parental education, prenatal and postnatal mental health, trauma and substance abuse,” said Center for Family Services’ Interim CEO, Dawn M. Silver, Ph.D. CFS is proud to employ a team of over 30 highly skilled mental health professionals. They provide services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole and include Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Registered Interns, and a Clinical Psychologist. CFS provides services to about 5,000 clients annually, ranging in age from 1 to 101. Clients are often referred through medical professionals, educators, law enforcement, judges, Department of Children and Families, Children’s Services Council, schools, and other social service agencies. Thanks to the generosity of donors and funding partners, CFS is accessible to most Palm Beach County residents. CFS has had a relationship with Children’s Services Council (CSC) since 1997, and currently offers four CSC sponsored programs that are designed to help promote strong parenting skills to raise healthy, self-confident, school-ready and responsible children. These programs include Counseling for Parents and Young Children (CPYC), Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), Teen Triple P (Teen Positive Parenting Program), and Prenatal Plus Mental Health Services. In addition, CFS also offers the S.A.F.E. Kids program, Individual and Family Counseling, Partners for Change Substance Use Recovery, and an Employee Assistance Program. They are also part of a Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network (SEFBHN) and Palm Beach County pilot program called EMBARRCC (Expanding and Maximizing Better Access to Recovery and Resiliency through Care Coordination) that promotes access to services for those in need of immediate care for substance use disorder. About Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc.:CFS is a non-profit social service agency whose mission is to strengthen individuals and families through behavioral health services and education. Since 1961, they have been serving children, adults, and families in Palm Beach County through an array of services and collaborations with other human services agencies. Their goal is to help clients surmount psychological distress and harmful behaviors, educate them about safeguards and coping strategies, and empower them to become emotionally healthy individuals, ultimately protecting the mental health of future generations. For more information, or to support CFS’ mission, or learn how to access services, visit ctrfam.org.
VILLAGE MUSIC WELLINGTON PARTNERS WITH FIVE-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER BAKITHI KUMALO AND A SPRING OF HOPE TO DEVELOP‘BAKITHI KUMALO’S MUSIC MENTORSHIP PROGRAM’
Bringing a Love of Music to Rural South Africa
Wellington, May 5th, 2022 – In partnership with five-time Grammy Award-Winning South African Bassist Bakithi Kumalo (famed bassist for the Paul Simon band for 30+ years) and A Spring of Hope, Village Music Wellington will assist in the development of Bakithi Kumalo’s South African Music Mentorship Program. The program will support young students in Acornhoek, South Africa. With the assistance of teachers from Beretta Primary School, Bakithi Kumalo, and Village Music, A Spring of Hope will host music classes twice a week for children from Acornhoek. The goal of these group classes is to support the development of the children by getting them excited about music and exposing them to different genres of music and musical instruments. These classes will be engaging and fun, and will focus on teaching the basics of music, encouraging children to have fun with instruments and inspiring them to develop a positive and productive hobby.
A Spring of Hope’s Permaculture Centre will also offer more advanced sessions through Bakithi Kumalo’s Music Mentorship Program. Talented and passionate students will be invited to participate in smaller group lessons once weekly. They will be encouraged to select an instrument that inspires them and will be taught how to play the instrument, to read and compose music and to produce music with a group of their peers.
A Spring of Hope, Bakithi Kumalo, and Village Music Wellington are seeking sponsors within the music industry to support this program. Donations will support the purchase of musical instruments and gear and will help us to offer the program free-of-charge to students in need and to spread the joy of music within an underprivileged community. All donations are tax deductible.
Village Music Wellington LLC is an award-winning regional music center in Wellington, FL, consisting of a music retail store, music school with 250+ students and live music venue. For more information, please call Donna Willey at 561-358-4417.
On May 10th, 2022, the 5th Annual AWE Scholarship Awards Dinner was held at the Abacoa Golf Club. The evening’s MC Shannon Cake, WPTV Anchor, introduced the founder of the Alliance of Women Executives Vicki Tate. The members and supporters also heard from Andrea Carey, one of the 2020 AWE Scholarship Recipients and her mother Darnice Marsh. After the scholarship awards presentation, VP Terri Dew concluded the evening with a few closing words. A total of 24 scholarships, as well as amazing goody bags that included laptops, were handed out to this year’s recipients. For more information about AWE, visit their website: AWEinc.org
Theatre Arts Productions-TAP the nonprofit theatre company is preparing for another musical. This time they are trying something different. Partnering with the Village of Wellington they are presenting three performances of The Addams Family at the Wellington Amphitheater.
The Addams Family directed by Jaycie Cohen, is a ghoulish musical romp through the life of an eccentric, wealthy aristocratic, macabre fun loving family. The complete opposite of the twentieth century model family. They remain unfazed that people find them bizarre and somewhat frightening. Watch the histrionics as Wednesday brings her “normal” boyfriends family home for dinner.
There will be two shows on May 21 at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM and a single performance May 22 at 11:00 AM. Tickets are on sale now online through Eventbrite, through tapstars.org or at the show. Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at the show), students $10 and children under 5 free.
Cast members from the western communities include: Sydney Bator, Brie Farrell, Macie Dietz, Rebbeca Kane, Grace Cavin, Stella Tagleiri, Alana Bernstein, Julianna Farrell, Carianne Tummino, Kyli Mitten, Seth Suchy,Alana Bernstein, and Jade Keskinen. Musical Director Scott Houchins also resides in the western communities.
Other cast members include: Daryan Lyew-Ayer (Lake Worth), Ash Herrmann (Boca Raton), London Karvaski (Lake Worth), Dean Cane (Boca Raton), Carl VanDyke (Boynton Beach), Anthony Osorio (Lake Worth). Choreographer Jesse Hoffman resides in Boca Raton.
This is TAP’s fifth musical theatre presentation they also produce an annual nite of short plays called TAPShorts featuring local playwrights, actors and directors. Information on TAPShorts is available at tapstars.org.
Their next production is Matilda and auditions will begin after The Addams Family concludes.
May workshops, classes, and demonstrations: Sundays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5 The Art of Bonsai (Advanced Class) Time: 9am – 12pm, break, 12:30pm – 3:30pm Cost: $200 (Morikami Members $190). 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. This is an advance course for bonsai students with prior experience and must have instructor approval for registering. Sundays, May 1, 15 or Thursdays, May 5, 19 Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginners Class) Time: 10:15am – 12:15pm 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. Sundays, May 1, 15 Sado Tea Ceremony (Intermediate Class) Time: 1pm – 4pm 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. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering.
Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 Ikebana Flower Arrangement – Ikenobo School (Class) Time: Beginners – 11am – 1pm Intermediate – 1pm – 3pm* Cost: $80 (Morikami Members $70). 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 various 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, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy. Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School (Class) Time: Beginners – 10am – 12:30pm Intermediate – 1:30pm – 3:30pm Cost: $80 (Morikami Members $70). Advance Registration Required. Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various 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. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create unique pieces each week to take home and enjoy. *Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience. Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 Sumi-e Ink Painting (Floral Beginners Class) Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $70 (Morikami Members $65). 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 brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject. Fridays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 Sumi-e Ink Painting (Class) Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm Landscape – 1:30pm – 3:30pm Cost: $70 (Morikami Members $65). 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 brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject. Friday, May 6 My Creative Journey – Talk by Artist Mariko Kusumoto Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities
Time: 1pm Cost: FREE with paid museum admission. No reservations. Tickets will be given out the day of the event, at a first come, first served basis. Learn about Kusumoto’s journey as an artist, beginning with her undergraduate studies working in two- dimensional medium (oil painting and printmaking), and then her 18-year career as a metalsmith and how she transitioned into working with fabrics. As new opportunities presented themselves, the direction of her work was able to evolve by allowing her instinct to lead her, thus the inspiration for her “creative journey.”
Mariko Kusumoto was born in Kumamoto, Japan. Educated in Tokyo and San Francisco, she currently lives and works in Massachusetts. Her work is in the permanent collections of museums in the US and Europe. Fascinated by the potential of different materials, Kusumoto prevails upon fabric to construct forms of elegant simplicity and evocative imagery. Her designs are incorporated into jewelry and sculptural pieces, and in collaborations with renowned fashion designers Jean Paul Gaultier and Lela Rose. Friday, May 6, 2022 “Beyond The Wall: Visions of the Asian Experience in America” Art Symposium Time: 1pm Cost: Live Q&A with the artists of the new exhibit, Beyond the Wall, including JUURI, Hiromi Moneyhun, Elena Ohlander, Boy Kong, and Casey Kawaguchi. Saturday, May 7– Sunday, September 25 NEW ART EXHIBIT: “Beyond the Wall: Visions of the Asian Experience in America” The United States is a nation comprised of immigrants who arrived with dreams of finding a better life for themselves and their families. For centuries, distinct ethnic customs introduced by these immigrants intermingled, creating unique urban and rural enclaves around the country. These cultural spheres are constantly evolving as new immigrants arrive and subsequent generations are born, inheriting the traditions, language, and customs from the countries that were left behind, while absorbing those of their adopted home. Asian immigrants have played an integral role in the building of this nation in all facets of life, including agriculture, business, medicine, technology, and the arts. Yet, these communities are still often viewed through a lens of stereotype, cliché, and myth. Beyond the Wall features the work of five dynamic contemporary artists of Japanese and Asian American descent who explore their cultural heritage and individual identities through the powerful, large-scale medium of the mural. The artists’ integration of Eastern aesthetics or concepts into a Western world construct reveals a greatly expanded narrative of identity. In this compelling exhibition, we discover their unique story and voice. Saturday, May 7 Tango-no-Sekku: Japan’s Forgotten Festival – Talk by Alan Pate Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities Time: 1pm Cost: FREE with paid museum admission. No reservations. Tickets will be given out the day of the event, at a first come, first served basis. Japan is justifiably famous for its many festivals; each one is reflective of a time and a spirit of community. They serve many functions, but most have a religious or spiritual origin and purpose. Purification. Protection. Gratitude. Commemoration. However, even these sacred rituals and celebrations are not immune to shifts in times, politics and, optics. Today, the 5th month of the 5th day is celebrated as Kodomo-no-hi, or Children’s Day. It is a time for parents to gather with their children, make excursions,
and celebrate family, particularly the children. But in times past, it had a very different character. As part of the Go-Sekku or Five Festivals, it was celebrated as Tango-no-sekku–a time for the ritual driving away of evil spirits and malevolent forces that affected the health of the family, community and nation. Traditionally it was commemorated through the striking of the ground with twisted cords of mugwort artemisia leaves, rough and tumble mock fights in the streets, and the display of warrior dolls with intense visages designed to avert evil. In the post-war era, this more aggressive aspect was eschewed for the more palatable idea of family bonding. Take a journey back in time, to explore the visuals and back stories of this all but forgotten festival. Tango-no-sekku, more popularly know in the West as Boy’s Day. Alan Scott Pate is an established premier dealer and authority on ningyô (antique Japanese dolls) outside of Japan and is the author of a number of books documenting the history and development of ningyô within Japanese culture, including: Ningyô: The Art of the Japanese Doll (Tuttle, 2005), Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyô (Tuttle, 2008), Entertaining the Gods and Man: Japanese Dolls and the Theater (Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 2012), Art as Ambassador: The Japanese Friendship Dolls of 1927 (2016), Kanban: Traditional Shop Signs of Japan (Princeton University Press/Mingei International Museum, 2017) and Ichimatsu: Japanese Play Dolls (2021). Sunday, May 8 Family Fun: Mother’s Day Origami Flower Pot Card Time: 10am – 5pm Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. Join us and make your own origami tulip in a flowerpot card, just in time to celebrate a blooming woman in your life. Saturday, May 14 Koto Demonstration Time: 12pm, 1:30pm or 3pm. Each demo is 45 minutes (30 minute presentation, 15 minute Q&A). Cost: $5 with paid admission to the museum. Located in Morikami Theater Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn the fascinating history of this exquisite instrument along with a musical presentation by koto master Yoshiko Carlton. Guests will receive koto sheet music of the song, Cherry Blossom. Saturday, May 21 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), and 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.
