Tell all the truth but tell it slant —
Success in Circuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth’s superb surprise
As Lightning to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind —
Bear Necessities: How to Get Involved With Animal Volunteering
By Jessica Brody
There’s no shortage of abandoned or neglected pets across the USA and it takes an extraordinary effort on all our parts to ensure that they find the help they need. If you want to do your part, here’s what to consider first.
Resources
Before you commit time and energy to working with one of the many volunteer agencies, it’s often a good idea to carry out some preliminary research.
- The Humane Society lists some conditions before you apply to volunteer.
- There are a number of different ways you can help with animal welfare, such as fostering in your own home.
- It’s important to understand the role of animal volunteers and the impact they can have on the lives of animals.
Organizations
It’s important to take your time before making a commitment to finding the most competent and ethical organizations across the USA.
- The Animal Welfare Institute, established in 1951, boasts a Charity Navigator Rating of 99.99 out of 100 and seeks to educate, advocate and limit cruelty to animals.
- Brother Wolf is an example of a foster-based organization, meaning they help each animal to find a place to live of their own. There are many of these across the US.
- For a global focus, The International Fund for Animal Welfare is dedicated to the protection of endangered species and the limitation of climate change impacts.
Independent Action
You may find that the nonprofits listed above don’t address your own personal concerns. In which case, you may decide to take independent action instead.
- Fostering an animal is one of the simplest and most effective ways to impact positive change.
- Forming your own animal rescue is a massive undertaking and you’ll need to plan carefully in advance.
- If you want to start your own non-profit corporation, be sure to understand the ins and outs of business structure.
If you want to help abandoned or neglected pets, you’ll find no shortage of options. Just be certain to pick carefully about where and to whom you devote your valuable time, energy or money.
Mindful Body & Soul Healing Retreat
MINDFUL BODY & SOUL HEALING RETREAT COMES AT THE PERFECT TIME
Mindful Moments hosts a relaxing weekend
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL (March 16, 2022) – As we enter the third year amid uncertain times, many of us could use a weekend to relax, unwind and rejuvenate our mind, body, and soul. Mindful Moments, a spiritual and natural healing center in Royal Palm Beach, has just the remedy. On April 1st they will be hosting the Mindful Body & Soul Healing Weekend Retreat.
This event will allow attendees to completely relax and let go of bodily ailments and stress that could be holding them down. They will learn how to be In control of their everyday life in ways they’ve never experienced.
This is a 3-day retreat and check-in is on April 1st at 7 PM. Pricing and tickets are available on mindulmomentspb.com.
WHEN: April 1-3, 2022
WHERE: Mindful Moments
10397 Southern Blvd
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Victoria Shoppes (corner of 441 & Southern Blvd)
About Mindful Moments: Mindful Moments, located in Royal Palm Beach, is a welcoming place that brings happiness and positive energy the moment you walk through the door. Explore your intuitive gifts at this spiritual healing and consulting center. Relax and unwind through meditation, reiki, spiritual awareness, and consulting.
2022 US Open Women’s Polo Championship
Photos by Alan Fabricant @ alfabphoto
For the third time in four years Hawaii Polo Life are the champions.
Playing against Blue Water, HPL jumped out to take the lead on its first opportunity with a goal in the first minute of play.
By the middle of the third chucker the score was 6-0.
The final score 8-3 does not really show how HPL strongly dominated the play. Only one of Blue Water’s scores came from the field.
10 goaler, Hazel Jackson contributed on all but one goal with goals or assets on the seven other scores to earned MVP honors.
The team was made up of Hazel Jackson, Mia Cambiaso, Pam Flanagan and Cecily Coors.
BAM Festival Returns
BAM FESTIVAL RETURNS IN PERSON APRIL 9, 2022, WITH 39 AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS IN DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH
Festival is free and open to the public and celebrates books, art, and music
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
West Palm Beach, Fla. (March 21, 2022)- BAM Festival is pleased to announce that it will return in person on April 9, 2022, 10 am – 4 pm with 39 national award-winning authors and illustrators. The festival takes place in downtown West Palm Beach at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach and the 400 block of Clematis Street. The event is free and open to the public and celebrates books, art, and music through interactive activities including book signings, author readings and writing workshops, illustrator demonstrations and activities, writing and drawing competitions, live music, street chalk drawing and more.
“BAM is bigger and better than ever this year with almost 40 bestselling authors, illustrators, and musicians. The festival gives children and young adults a chance to meet, learn, and be inspired by their favorite authors and illustrators,” said Claire Salmon, President of BAM. “It is truly a unique experience that can inspire children to read, write, and explore the next level for those aspiring to be authors and artists.”
An event highlight is the author and illustrator panels that take place at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach from 10 am – 4pm and include author story times and a variety of panels and workshops that will inspire and ignite the imagination. A total of thirty-four panels are available for K-5th grader, middle schoolers, and young adults. For a complete schedule of activities and author/illustrator panels visit, https://www.bamwpb.org.
Panelists and presenters include: Audrey Ades, Alexandra Alessandri, Valerie Bolling, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Yangsook Choi, Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Antwan Eady, Robert Forbes, Van G. Garrett, Lauren Gibaldi, Shannon Hitchcock, Kim Johnson, Adib Khorram, Stephen Kozan, David LaRochelle, Jarrett Lerner, Lynne Marie, Ed Masessa, Kwame Mbalia, Juana Medina, Jenin Mohammed, G. Neri, Kerry O’Malley Cerra, Claribel A. Ortega, Linda Sue Park, Akshaya Raman, Stacie Ramey, Jess Redman, Debbie Reed Fischer, Shauna Reynolds, Chad & Dad Richardson, Rob Sanders, Neal Shusterman, Eric Smith, Dana Swift, Danette Vigilante, Sherri Winston, Mike Wohnoutka, and Ashley Woodfolk.
Participants can pre-register at https://www.bamwpb.org/signup to begin receiving information and updates and a chance to win prizes and giveaways that could include a meet and greet with their favorite author/illustrator, BAM merchandise, book swag, signed books and posters and more. For those that cannot make it in person, one panel per hour will be streamed on YouTube. Links will be sent out the day of the event to those that register at https://www.bamwpb.org/signup.
Sponsors include Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, Webauthor, Publix, Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, Itto A. Willits Charitable Foundation, Arts & Entertainment District of West Palm Beach, Belle Glade Rotary, Palm Beach County Library System, Discover the Palm Beaches, City of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach Library Foundation, and Palm Beach County.
About BAM Festival of Palm Beach County:
BAM Festival brings together authors, artists, musicians, teachers, students, and the community to share their love of books, art, and music. Founded in 2011, BAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to children’s literacy that has served over 166,000 local youth and families. All proceeds support children’s literacy, fund author visits to schools, provide Title I schools with books, and provide scholarship opportunities for writers. Its mission is to introduce children and young adults to the authors of the books they love and read. Originally titled “April is for Authors,” the event was re-branded “BAM Festival” in 2018 to include not only books, but art and music. The festival is free to the public and the organization provides buses to families from under-served areas. For more information visit, https://www.bamwpb.org.
KRAVIS CENTER To Present 15 Spectacular Concerts & Shows in April
KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
To Present 15 Spectacular Concerts & Shows in April
Dick Fox’s Golden Boys… Starring
Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Rydell – April 1
Mountainfilm On Tour – April 1-2
Complexions Contemporary Ballet – April 2
The New York Philharmonic String Quartet – April 3
Forever Motown – April 4
Sarge: Truths Be Told – April 4
Gospel Gala: Tye Tribbett – April 8
Terry Fator – April 9
An Evening with the Iconic Kenny G – April 12
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC – April 13
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, Guitar – April 14
Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour – April 14
MY FAIR LADY – April 19-24
Funny Women of a Certain Age – April 22-23
Diana Krall – April 25
(West Palm Beach, FL – March 21, 2022) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will be presenting 15 spectacular concerts and shows during the month of April. Tickets are now available for purchase either online at kravis.org or by phone at 561.832.7469.
April 1 at 7 pm (Friday)
Showcase The Writing
(Virtual)
Host: Julie Gilbert
The Writers’ Academy at the Kravis Center
(ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education)
Showcase The Writing, hosted virtually by Julie Gilbert and open to the public, showcases talented new writers. Selected members of The Writers’ Academy will present all genres of work.
Cohen Pavilion
Tickets $10
April 1-2 at 7:30 pm (Friday and Saturday)
Mountainfilm On Tour(PEAK)
Experience a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $22
This PEAK performance is made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis.
Note: Guests will receive a ticket voucher for one complimentary beverage. Underage guests will be offered a non-alcoholic selection.
April 1 at 8 pm (Friday)
Dick Fox’s Golden Boys…
Starring:
Frankie Avalon
Fabian
Bobby Rydell
Wildly popular teen idols from the ’50s and ’60s, Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell are “The Golden Boys”—and together they thrill audiences with the songs that made them household names. This incredible concert features all-time greatest hits including Turn Me Loose, I’m A Man, Venus, De Dinah, Volare,and more!
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by Diane and Richard Ross
April 2 at 10:30 am (Saturday)
Mountainfilm On Tour
(Family Fare)
Bring the children to enjoy these action-packed and culturally rich documentaries carefully selected from the Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, Colorado. Each film seeks to inspire children and families to create a better world. Ages 5+
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $5 • General Admission
Sponsored by The Stiller Family Foundation
April 2 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
(PEAK)
Led by dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet has awakened dance fans to a new, exciting genre with their singular approach of reinventing dance and contemporary ballet. Gifted dancers and powerful choreography come together in this program featuring the company’s newest work, Love Rocks. Set to the music of Lenny Kravitz, it’s Rock meets Ballet!
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
This PEAK performance is made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis.
April 3 at 8 pm (Sunday)
The New York Philharmonic String Quartet
Frank Huang, Concertmaster
Cynthia Phelps, Viola
Carter Brey, Cello
Qiangian Li, Second Violin
(Regional Arts Classical Concert Series at 8 pm)
+ Mozart, Quartet No. 19 in C Major, k. 465, “Dissonance”
+ Joel Thompson, “In Response to the Madness”
+ Webern, “Langsamer Satz”
+ Beethoven, Quartet in F minor, Opus 95, “Serioso”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Series with media support from WLRN
April 4 at 11 am (Monday)
Forever Motown
(Adults at Leisure Series)
A fabulous cast, backed by a band of incredible musicians, represents Motown royalty – performing the beloved songs from the greatest groups, artists and songwriters of all time including The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, and Stevie Wonder.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets: $39
April 4 at 8 pm (Monday)
Sarge
Truths Be Told
Adored for his off-the-cuff, rapid fire observational comedy, top comedian Sarge provides non-stop laughter in every performance. Enjoy an evening of his signature hilarity and high energy entertainment.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
April 8 at 7 pm (Friday)
Gospel Gala
Tye Tribbett
(A Kravis Center Community Outreach Event)
Hosted by the Kravis Center’s Community Relations Committee
Heralded as the “Elvis of Gospel,” multi-Grammy and Soul Train Award-winner Tye Tribbett brings his enormous gift to the stage in this special event. Charismatic, energetic, and dynamic, Tribbett will perform everything from praise songs to African rhythms and captivating gospel hits.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
April 9 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Terry Fator
For the past ten years at the Mirage Hotel, Terry Fator has sold out night after night with a show featuring his cast of characters that includes everyone from an impersonating turtle to Elton John, to Elvis. In addition to winning America’s Got Talent, Terry has won Las Vegas’s best show, best all-around performer, best family show and best overall show. Enjoy an evening of unique entertainment as the celebrated ventriloquist takes the stage.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $29
April 12 at 8 pm (Tuesday)
An Evening with
The Iconic Kenny G
Grammy and American Music Award-winner Kenny G continues to sell out concert halls to crowds eager for his incomparable sound.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
April 13 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
SOUTH PACIFIC
Love transcends the harsh realities of war and prejudice in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love affairs. Set on a tropical island during World War II, this timeless Rodgers & Hammerstein classic features some of the most beautiful music ever composed woven into an inspiring story cherished the world over.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
April 14 at 7:30 pm (Thursday)
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, Guitar
Praised as “the soul of the Spanish guitar,” Pablo Sáinz-Villegas has become a worldwide sensation. Adored by fans for his irresistible exuberance and virtuosic playing, he’s considered one of this generation’s greatest guitarists. Be here as he takes the stage in this one-of-a-kind concert.
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets start at $39
April 14 at 8 pm (Thursday)
Johnny Mathis
The Voice of Romance Tour
Legendary singer Johnny Mathis, celebrating 66 years as a Recording Artist performs his greatest hits and personal favorites in this one-night-only concert. Come hear why Johnny will always be “The Voice of Romance.”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Sponsored by Albert J. Berger and Carol B. Auerbach
April 19-24 (Tuesday through Sunday)
+ Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 pm
+ Wednesday and Saturday at 2 pm & 8 pm
+ Sunday at 2 pm
MY FAIR LADY
(Kravis On Broadway)
From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific, comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (New York Times). “Every so often a revival comes along that reminds you how indispensable great theater can be” (NY1). Boasting such classic songs as I Could Have Danced All Night, The Rain in Spain, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly and On the Street Where You Live, MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $33
Sponsored by
Alex and Renate Dreyfoos
Martin and Toni Sosnoff
April 22-23 (Friday and Saturday)
+ Friday at 7:30 pm
+ Saturday at 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Funny Women of A Certain Age
A show straight from the unfettered mouths and uninhibited minds of the funniest, most daring, most experienced people in comedy: the women who have seen it all. Raw, smart and no holds barred, this show will have you laughing out loud as these women tell it all!
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $45
April 25 at 8 pm (Monday)
Diana Krall
GRAMMY® Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall has announced she will embark on her 34-city US tour. Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered two GRAMMY® Awards, 10 Juno® Awards and have earned nine Gold, three Platinum, and seven multi-Platinum albums. Her 1999 release of When I Look in Your Eyes spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the #1 position on Billboard’s Jazz chart, won two GRAMMY® Awards, and went Platinum in the US and Canada. Her most recent release, This Dream of You, has garnered critical acclaim from fans and press alike. Krall’s unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. As The New York Times recently noted, she possesses “a voice at once cool and sultry, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication.”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets start at $35
Sponsored by
U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management
Elaine and Larry Rothenberg
How to Purchase Tickets for These Shows:
Tickets are available for purchase either online at kravis.org or by phone at 561.832.7469.
Health and Safety:
The Kravis Center continues to be committed to the health and well-being of our guests, artists, staff, and volunteers. Please see our current health and safety protocols at www.kravis.org/healthsafety.
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality by offering comprehensive arts education programs—serving nearly 3 million schoolchildren since its inception; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. For information, please visit kravis.org.
Week Of 3.13.22 in Wellington, FL
Photos from the hottest events Around Wellington from the week of 3.13.22. Please send 3-4 photos of your social event, print-ready, with names in order from left to right to [email protected] to be considered for publishing.
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Florida Intergenerational Orchestra Presents “LOVE is Everywhere” Concert
contact: Lorraine Marks Field
[email protected] – cell 908 391-3329
Boca Raton, Florida – On Sunday, April 10th at 3 p.m., The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra, the “orchestra for everyone”, will perform its final concert of this season at O’Shea Hall on the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 22094 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. Entitled “LOVE is Everywhere” this concert is partially endowed by the Estate of the beloved Fern Spott, the mother of Roger Spott, one of the esteemed members of our Board of Directors and Bass Clarinetist.
The concert will feature music that will encourage you to realize that LOVE can be found everywhere in the notes of a diverse collection of composers and performers. We inspire the next generation of musicians and audiences in Florida and beyond with innovative educational concert programs for all ages.
The orchestra will perform the “Ukrainian National Anthem” in solidarity with those fighting in the Ukraine for their democracy
Listen to favorites like the “Star Spangled Spectacular,” featuring George M. Cohan, Excerpts from George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” There will be an awe inspiring rendition of The Typewriter written by the very clever Leroy Anderson with dueling typewriters manned by Roger Spott and orchestra manager Bob Field. At the end of the performance by a show of applause the audience will determine which “Typewriterist” did the best job.
There will also be a rock rendition of Wizards in Winter. Keep your bows crossed and at the ready before it is “Time to Say Goodbye..Con Te Partiro.”
There will be classical selections, pop songs sung by Vince Zabik, a possible appearance by Elvis or Louis Armstrong or both. You never know what you may find at one of our concerts. Bring some cash for raffle tickets.
This remarkable orchestra comprised of musicians spanning the ages of 15 to 90 has over the past 15 years delighted audiences. The gifted and award winning conductor, Lorraine Marks-Field, deftly blends the different abilities of the members of the orchestra. Florida Intergenerational Orchestra concerts are engaging and fun for the whole family; everyone leaves with a smile and has a great time.
Tickets are $15 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at the door—cash or check please. $25 VIP tickets-First three rows. All tickets can be reserved in advance with credit cards by accessing Eventbrite directly from the orchestra’s website www.flioa.org.
If you would like more information about the orchestra, please call Bob Field at
561-922-3134 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out our website at www.flioa.org. Visit us on FACEBOOK
Calendar Event Listing
Florida Intergenerational Orchestra
LOVE is Everywhere Concert
Featuring Musicians ages 15 to 90
Sunday, April 10 3:00 p.m
Our Lady of Lourdes Church. O’Shea Hall 22094 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, Florida
Tickets $!5 General Admission $25 VIP (first 3 rows) Children under 12 FREE
Ticket Information 561- 922-3134 www.flioa.org Ticket Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/274614117217
Mounts Botanical Garden to Host 16 Healthy, Fun & Awesome Events in April
+ Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! – Through May 8
+ Tai Chi Classes – April 2, 30
+ Wednesday Walk and Talk – April 6, 13, 20, 27
+ Qi Gong Classes – April 6, 13, 20, 27
+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – April 10
+ Nature Explorers with Professor Screech – April 12
+ Earth Day / Explore the Palms at Mounts – April 22
+ Plant-a-Palooza Spring Plant Sale – April 23-24
+ Dazzle Your Garden with Colorful Foliage – April 29
(West Palm Beach, FL – March 15, 2022) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 16 fun, healthy, educational, and always awesome open-air events in April, including the always popular Spring Plant Sale (April 23-24).
“Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and proud ‘green-thumbers’ of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, informative, and happy horticultural activities throughout February,” says Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg. “And everybody with a determination to ‘get healthier’ will find a series of events to nurture both the body and soul.”
Through May 8
Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!
Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm (last entry at 3 p.m.)
$15 adults; $12 seniors 65+, college students and military with ID; $7 ages 6-17; FREE for MBG members and children under 6. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
Tickets available for purchase at www.mounts.org or at the gate.
Reconnect with your Inner Child. This exciting exhibition from acclaimed artist Sean Kenney made its Florida premiere at Mounts. It features over 40 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO® pieces and explores the beauty of nature through highly stylized, colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Nature POP! blends art, science, and innovation in the display of these sculptures.
April 2, 30
Tai Chi Classes
Saturdays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
Originally from ancient China, Tai Chi is an art form as well as an exercise. The movements are flowing and gentle, but profoundly powerful. 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 class is based on Sun Style Tai Chi which combines Qigong and Tai Chi. Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Bring a towel and water.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
April 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesday Walk and Talk
Wednesdays, 8:30 am to 9:30 am
$5 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; tour size is limited to 15 adults
Come early to enjoy the quietness of the morning while reconnecting and recharging with nature. Walk for fitness and for fun, stopping along the way for a few stretching exercises. Experience the beauty of the Garden and note the changes each week.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
April 6, 13, 20, 27
Qi Gong Classes
Wednesdays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size 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—similar to Tai Chi. Classes will be inside, led by Roxanne Cumberland.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
April 10
Dogs’ Day in the Garden
Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm (last entry at 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.
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your beloved pooch to 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.
April 12
Nature Explorers with Professor Screech
Sunday, 10 am to 11:30 am
$7 for MBG member youth (ages 6-17); $10 for nonmember youth (ages 6-17); free for children ages 0-5 (includes full Garden admission)
Adults accompanying youth can receive up to 2 free tickets.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
All attendees are required to register. Tour size is limited to 20 people
Come explore the Garden with Professor Screech. As the world’s most “Official Expert,” the Professor will take young participants on a special journey through the natural world inside the Garden, inspired by Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!exhibit, featuring sculptures created with 800,000 LEGO® bricks. Learn fun facts about the Garden’s insects, animals, and plants, and create your own nature art project. Led by Autumn Kioti, this tour is designed for youth ages 8 to 13, but all ages are welcome.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
April 22
Earth Day Event:
Explore the Palms of Mounts Botanical Garden
Friday, 10 am to 11:30 am
$10 for members; $18 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults
Come celebrate Earth Day by exploring the palms of Mounts Botanical Garden. See over 20 fascinating palm species, including the zombie palm, the teddy bear palm, and the Egyptian date palm. Discussion topics include: Which palms are native to Florida? How do palms withstand wind? How are palms used as sustainable food sources? How effective are palms in decreasing harmful greenhouse gases? How is Mounts protecting threatened palm species? This 75-minute tour will be led by Katherine Wagner-Reiss, who holds her Certificate in Botany from the New York Botanical Garden.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
April 23-24
Plant-a-Palooza Spring Plant Sale
+ Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm (Members Preview 8 to 9 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 numerous, top quality vendor booths socially distanced for safety. 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.
April 29
Arbor Day Event:
Dazzle Your Garden with Colorful Foliage
Friday, 10 am to 11:30 am
$10 for members; $18 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults
This Arbor Day, Nada Vergili will lead participants on an informative teaching tour as she discusses all the colorful foliage landscape plant options in a sub-tropical Garden. Learn about the fantastic varieties of coleus, caladium, croton, bromeliads, cannas, and so many more. Discover how to have color all year round without having to wait for flowers. Perfect for anyone wanting to add color to his/her landscape. The Mounts Nursery has a wonderful selection of these colorful tropical plants from which to choose.
Note: The Mounts Nursery accepts credit cards only.
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events
Also available to visit in April 2022:
Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden
Located in the Tropical Forest Garden
Bringing the awe and wonder of Easter Island to West Palm Beach is this new permanent installation of three imposing moai statues, replicas of the iconic monolithic, human figures located on Rapa Nui, Chile. Designed by artist Dennis MacDonald with great attention to authenticity and detail, each of the statues is made of solid, reinforced, poured concrete and has been stained to create a weathered appearance. The larger moai stands 20 feet tall and wears a “hat” known as pukao, two additional pukao rest on the ground.
The Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden installation is included with Garden admission:
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.
+ Tickets available for purchase at the gate.
Garden hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm.
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.
Painting Enlightenment ends March 27 at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach)
April schedule:
Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26
Ikebana Flower Arrangement – Ikenobo School
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, April 6, 13, 20, 27 Ikebana Flower Arrangement – Sogetsu School 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. 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, April 7, 14, 21, 28
Sumi-e Ink Floral Painting – Beginner
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.
Thursday, April 7
Mori Stories: Momotaro, The Peach Boy
Time: 1pm
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required.
A baby, found inside a peach, grows into a boy of amazing strength. This is a story of how he learns to use
that strength wisely.
Fridays, April 8, 15, 22, 29
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.
Saturday, April 9
Shibori Indigo – Napkin II Workshop
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: $65. 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 new techniques building off from the Shibori Napkins I workshop and create a
new set of unique dinner napkins for your home.
Saturdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7
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
five-week course. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the class.
Sundays, April 10, 24 or Thursdays, April 14, 28
Sado: Tea Ceremony – Beginner
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 a traditional
Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House
under the tutelage of master instructor Yoshiko Hardick.
Sundays, April 10, 24
Sado: Tea Ceremony – Intermediate
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. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and
from season to season. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering.
Saturday, April 16
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. 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 treat—will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life.
Saturday, April 23
Adult Calligraphy Workshop
Time: 11:30am – 1pm or 2pm – 3:30pm
Cost: $35 (Cost does not include museum admission). Advance Registration Required.
Learn brush strokes using sumi ink and a brush to write Japanese characters. After practicing on paper
you will create a final calligraphy on shikishi board to take home.
Saturday, April 30
Youth Block Printing Workshop
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $25. Advance Registration Required.
Japan has a long, rich history of woodblock printing, called mokuhanga, dating back to the 11th century.
The ukiyo-e genre of block prints flourished in Japan from the 17th through 19th centuries. Morikami is
offering a workshop with a modern twist on this ancient art form, carving and printing linoleum blocks to
create unique and exciting imagery. Instructor Brian Reedy has been teaching this method for over 20
years, and offers an approach that is easily accessible for beginners, yet challenging for seasoned artists.
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.
