Photos by Krista Martinelli
The Wellington Chamber presented a Meet the Candidates luncheon at the Wellington National Golf Club on February 23rd, 2022, just a couple of weeks before the March 8th election. The five candidates included Karen Morris-Clarke, Tony Nelson and Tanya Siskind (all running for Village Council Seat #2) and John McGovern and Johnny Meier (running for Village Council Seat #3). The luncheon was sponsored by 4Everyoung Anti Aging Solutions.
Garden Club Meeting to Feature Talk on Orchids by Pirjo Amato
Wellington Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The speaker will be Pirjo Amato, a designer, grower and cultivator of orchids, succulents and other rare plants.
The former owner of PRA Orchids, Pirjo Amato and her husband, George, have created orchid designs for some of the wealthiest residents of Palm Beach for over 30 years. In addition to her design talents, Pirjo is a grower and cultivator of orchids, succulents and rare plants. PRA Orchids also created living art sculptures and participated in fundraisers at Mar-a-Lago as well as other country clubs.
She will demonstrate the art of creating beautiful designs using orchids. In addition, she will share her photos of the floral designs and installations she created for mansions on Palm Beach and summer homes in the Hamptons.
The community is invited to join the club for coffee and a plant raffle beginning at 9:30, followed by the presentation at 10:00. Visitors are asked to check in at the guest table. To reserve a spot, contact Maria Wolfe at: tcacad_registrar@yahoo.com.
Wellington Garden Club, founded in 1981, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, landscape design, conservation of natural resources, civic beautification; and to instilling in our youth the love of gardening and the respect and protection of the environment.
For more information: www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
ARMORY ART CENTER PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE FLORIDA EXHIBITION OF MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL
Primary Media Contact:
Denise Mariani
561-512-2440
Alternate Media Contact:
Jennifer Sardone-Shiner
561-891-7278
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – January 25, 2022 – The Armory Art Center is excited to announce the exclusive Florida exhibition of the internationally acclaimed traveling exhibit, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel from March 11th to April 24th. This traveling exhibition from Los Angeles-based SEE Attractions showcases the awe and wonder of one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements. It is brought to you by the organizers of the finest themed exhibitions such as: Star Trek, King Tut, Titanic, Frida Kahlo, The Art of Banksy: Without Limits, The Museum of Failure and more.
This unique exhibition invites viewers to step into the universe of the greatest masterpieces of Michelangelo, seen from an up-close, life-sized, and never-before-seen perspective. With expertise and care, each ceiling fresco has been reproduced in its near original size. Brought to life using a special printing technique that emulates the look and feel of the original paintings, visitors are given a chance to engage with the artwork in ways that were never-before possible: seeing every detail, every brushstroke, and every color of the artist’s 34 frescoes, including internationally recognized The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment.
This globally successful exhibition is an innovative and unique interpretation of Michelangelo’s timeless masterpiece. Whether visitors have previously visited the Sistine Chapel or not, everyone can admire the artwork up close, at their own pace, and with the ability to capture photographic memories of this iconic work. Each image is accompanied by informative signage, and audio guides will be available for rent for an even more in-depth experience.
The exhibition will be on display in Montgomery Hall and the Greenfield and East Galleries at the Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 11 through April 24. Please refer to the website for the current Armory Art Center COVID-19 protocols. Timed tickets may be purchased for Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel at https://armoryart.org/event/michelangelo/ Timed slots are available every 30 minutes. Visitors should allow one hour to see the full exhibit. For more information go to www.armoryart.org/calendar/.
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
The Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33408
Montgomery Hall and Greenfield and East Galleries
Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March 11 – April 24
General Admission – $17.50 to $21.50 Adults, Children – $13.50 to $15.90
Family Bundle – (2 Adults and minimum of 2 Children) – $15.30 to $18.50 per person
VIP Admission – (Includes entry to the exhibition, skip-the-line access and a poster)
Adults (13+) – $24.50 to $29.70
Children (ages 4 – 12) – $18.70 to $22.30
Timed tickets at https://armoryart.org/event/michelangelo/
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The Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33408
Montgomery Hall and Greenfield and East Galleries
Thursday, March 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting
The Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33408
Montgomery Hall and Greenfield and East Galleries
Thursday, March 10, 11:30 a.m.
About the Armory Art Center:
The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. 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. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public. For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832.1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
About SEE Global Entertainment:
The SEE™ Family of Companies represents the finest in themed entertainment. Working with major Hollywood studios, record companies, sports franchises and legendary individuals, SEE has become the one source for truly great, immersive entertainment. SEE is led by CEO Martin Biallas, a Hollywood veteran of 30 years. For more info, please visit SeeGlobalEntertainment.com and MartinBiallas.com.
(West Palm Beach, FL – February 17, 2022) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting four hours of Family & Friends fun on Sunday, February 27, from 9 am to 1 pm. Planned activities for Health & Wellness Day include Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and so much more—Leaf Printing, SoFlow Snow (bubbles), live music, Latin jam dance, drums, hula hoops, and Joydust™.
The Mounts Nursery will be fully-staffed to answer questions while offering a wide selection of Florida native plants and herbs. Purchasable refreshments include organic, cold-pressed juices from Sqzd Juice and vegan cookies from Amy’s Lil’ Chunks of Love.
“All Health & Wellness Day events are family friendly, so bring the kids and try something new,” says Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg. “Best of all, ticket-holders can also enjoy our sensational exhibition Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!, featuring 40 colorful sculptures created with 800,000 LEGO® bricks.”
Schedule of Activities
9 to 10 am
Sunrise Yoga with certified fitness/yoga teacher Hegina Rodrigues. This class combines gentle yoga and stretching with the use of a chair or wall.
9 to 9:30 am
Live Music with Alex Johnson on Viola
9:30 to 10 am
Tai Chi with certified teacher Josefina McMahon. Experience this ancient Chine art form/exercise that uses gentle, flowing movements that are profoundly powerful and seek to magnify, strengthen, and encourage the flow of the internal energy known as “chi”.
10 to 10:30 am
Qi Gong with certified teacher Roxanne Cumberland. Experience the four elements of this ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique: 1. Breathwork (Spinal cord breathing); 2. Activate qi (knocking, shacking); 3. Warmup (pump, swimming dragon); 4. Stretch (full body flow).
10 to 11 am
Nature Wands and Leaf Prints with April Krebs. Creative fun for all ages
10:30 to 11 am
Joyflow + Joydust with Sarah Gaines, who created Joyflow™ (movement) and Joydust™ (biodegradable glitter ) and has presented at events, studios, and festivals worldwide.
11 to 11:30 am
Nature Journaling with Autumn Kioti. Participants have fun with this creative, therapeutic citizen science, while recording personal observations, perceptions, questions, facts, and phenomenon.
11 to 11:30 am
Latin Jam music with Anna Nunes.
11:30 am to Noon
Buteyko Breathing and Yoga Nidra with certified yoga and meditation teacher Heather Berg. Learn the correct way to breathe for relaxation and optimal health. This workshop of theory and practical Buteyko Breathing Method exercises prepares the mind and body for a restful Yoga Nidra practice. No prior breath work or Yoga experience is necessary.
11:30 am to Noon
Reiki and Sound Bowls with certified meditation teacher and sound healer Jessica Prestia. Relieve tension and stress with Reiki, a powerful healing tool, and experience the soothing, pure sounds of the sound bowls that help participants to connect, relax and center themselves.
Noon to 12:45 pm
Hula Hoop Fun with Casandra Tanenbaum.
12:15 to 1 pm
Drum Workshop-Circle with Marijah Speziale. Experience the joy of drumming. Bring your own drum if you have one; a few drums will be provided. Speziale has studied with African Master drummers for years and will teach the West African style.
This event is co-produced by Real Connections South Florida. Participating teachers and artists include Heather Berg, Roxanne Cumberland, Sarah Gaines, Alex Johnson, Autumn Kioti, April Krebs, Marijah Speziale, Josefina McMahon, Anna Nunes, Jess Pfeffer, Jess Prestia, Hegina Rodrigues, and Casandra Tanenbaum.
Cost to Attend:
Member Prices: $20 Family & Friends Ticket (good for 2 adults/2 kids); $10 for individual adult tickets; $3 for ages 6-17; free for children under 6.
Nonmember prices: $45 Family & Friends Ticket (good for 2 adults/2 kids); $20 for individual adult tickets; $5 for ages 6-17; free for children under 6.
For tickets, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-02/
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.
March 9 – 13
West Palm Beach, FL (February 17, 2022) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announced today that the individual tickets for the tour of ANASTASIA are on sale now a the Official Kravis Center Website, Kravis.org/Anastasia.
From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime and inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA is the new Broadway musical that’s “one of the most gorgeous shows in years!” (New York Observer). This dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
The cast includes Kyla Stone as Anya, Sam McLellan as Dmitry, Brandon Delgado as Gleb, Gerri Weagraff as Dowager Empress, Bryan Seastrom as Vlad, Madeline Raube as Countess Lily and Taya Diggs and Marley Sophia as Little Anastasia. The ensemble includes Mikayla Agrella, Lance Timothy Barker, William Aaron Bishop,Harrison Drake, Thomas Henke, Dakota Hoar, Veronica Rae Jiao, Evin Johnson, Ceron Jones, Madeline Kendall, Lizzy Marie Legregin, Victoria Madden, Christian McQueen, Elizabeth Ritacco, Taylor Stanger, Sarah Statler and Lauren Teyke.
ANASTASIA features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush, new score by the Tony Award® -winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics), and tour direction by Sarah Hartman based on original direction by Tony Award®-winning director Darko Tresnjak.
The creative team also includes Peggy Hickey (Original Choreographer), Bill Burns (Choreographer), Alexander Dodge (Set Design), Linda Cho (Costume Design), Donald Holder (Lighting Design), Peter Hylenski (Sound Design), Aaron Rhyne (Projection Design), Charles G. LaPointe (Hair/Wig Design), Joe Dulude II (Makeup Design), Tom Murray (Music Supervision), Jeremy Lyons (Music Direction), Doug Besterman (Orchestrations), David Chase (Dance Arranger), and casting by Jason Styres, CSA.
ANASTASIA began performances on Broadway in March 2017 at the Broadhurst Theatre with critics exclaiming “Ahrens and Flaherty have chosen the right moments to musicalize, and their score here sounds complete and full — one of the season’s strongest! (NBC)” and “Smartly adapted by Terrence McNally, Anastasia is a sweeping adventure, romance and historical epic whose fine craftsmanship will satisfy musical-theater fans (Time Out)”.
The show played to sold out audiences on Broadway for more than 3 years before expanding it’s global “Fanastasia” community with productions on tour across North America and in Japan, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. Globally, the show has been performed more than 2,500 times and sold 3.4 million tickets. Additionally, the show has garnered more than 15 major international awards, including Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards and Best New Musical in Spain, Germany and the Netherlands.
The original Broadway cast recording is available at BroadwayRecords.com, Amazon.com and iTunes. The 75-minute album includes the Academy Award-nominated favorite “Journey to the Past” alongside new numbers from the show such as “In My Dreams,” “Still” and “My Petersburg.”
Kravis On Broadway is sponsored by Mr. George T. Elmore and Ms. Marti LaTour, and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Weaver.
ANASTASIA takes the stage March 9 – 13, 2022. Showtimes are Wednesday, March 9 through Saturday, March 12 at 8 pm; Sunday, March 13 at 7:30 pm, with matinee performances Thursday, March 10; Saturday, March 12; and Sunday, March 13 at 2 pm. Tickets start at $32 and may be purchased by visiting the Official Kravis Center Website Kravis.org, or by phone at 561.832.7469.
Health and Safety:
The Kravis Center remains committed to the health and safety of our artists, staff, audience, volunteers and guests. Like many other performing arts centers throughout the country, we have implemented new health and safety protocols to ensure the comfort and enjoyment for everyone visiting the Center. To learn more about our current health and safety protocols visit 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 students 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.
The Wellington Art Society Features Joyce Brown for Their March Meeting
The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by sculptor and activist Joyce Brown for their March 9, 2022 meeting.
The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington. The meeting will open with a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The event will conclude with a presentation by Joyce Brown. The public is invited. COVID-19 protocols will be observed. For more information contact: Laura Jaffe, presidentofwas@gmail.com.
Joyce Brown is the director of Flamingo Clay Studio – Clay, Glass, Metal and Stone Gallery in Lake Worth, Florida. Her earliest childhood memories include drawing on the walls, the floor and even her own body at every opportunity. She felt compelled to decorate whatever was at hand. Joyce’s father gave her a set of oil paints which she used to create copies of the artworks that were hung in her home. She painted copies of Covarrubias, Picasso, Renoir and Degas. Her interest in art continued to grow and she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts as well as a Master of Education/Master of Fine Arts from Temple University, Tyler School of Fine Arts.
Joyce shared her love for fine arts through her many years of teaching students of all ages and abilities, holding Certifications for Teacher of Art K-12 and Teacher of Neurologically Impaired and Brain Injured Children.
She also was a member of the Germantown Pottery Guild for over 35 years, where she developed a heart for social conscience. She sees artistic expression in all of life, and uses her creativity and experience to create businesses and organizations which use art to support peace and social justice issues. Joyce says, “When [these] issues took precedence…, I marched and marched making buttons and posters to enhance the efforts of the movement[s]”. Some of her pet projects over the years include Swords into Plowshares, The Blushing Zebra (a non-profit coffee house), Germantown Women’s Y, and WISDOM – Education of Women with HIV/AIDS.
To learn more about Joyce Brown and her work, visit http://cgms.flamingoclaystudio.org/artists-1/joyce-brown.
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The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 41st year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elevate Together™ powered by Round It Up America®, a nonprofit initiative founded by The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP), today announced that nearly $2.3 million was raised during the program’s inaugural year in support of its mission to help accelerate the creation, growth and prosperity of Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses.
Through partnerships with the National Urban League and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Elevate Together™ was designed to deliver education, access and aid to small businesses with five employees or less. With an initial investment of $250,000, The ODP Corporation helped launch the program in Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, and West Palm Beach. Throughout the year, local Urban League affiliates and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce chapters in these markets received technical assistance grants to provide eligible small business owners with access to free workshops and bootcamps, professional networks, mentorship services and more.
In 2021, 89 Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses were awarded cash grants, valued at $5,000 or $10,000, to help them continue to innovate, grow and prosper. Selected businesses were chosen based on established criteria created by local selection committees and were evaluated based upon their proposed business plans. Certified mentors from The Venture Mentoring Team were also paired with many of these small businesses to provide advisory support and help guide them on their entrepreneurial journeys.
“Becoming one of the small business grant recipients from the Elevate Together™ initiative enabled us to hire additional staff, secure a new delivery van, and make short-term investments to hopefully expand our product line and open a second location,” said Nadeige Sterlin, co-owner of La Paix Bakery in Miramar, Florida. “I want to continue to pay it forward by sharing our story to help inspire other Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs to keep reaching for their dreams. If we all work together, we can collectively strengthen our community long-term, while saving and creating more local jobs in the short term.”
“The Elevate Together™ cash grant helped elevate COVEDOZA in numerous ways,” said Elisa Molina, president, creative director and chief executive officer of COVEDOZA, based in Atlanta, Georgia. “It enabled us to invest in high-quality graphic design services to create our first-ever digital and shoppable 2021 holiday gift guide. We were able to revamp our entire homepage and invest in new business equipment that will help us expand our product offerings in 2022. Lastly, the mentorship has also been key in addressing key areas of growth for the business.”
“Elevate Together™ was created to help address systemic discrimination and historical racial disparities in business growth and profitability in Black and Hispanic communities,” said Gerry Smith, chief executive officer for The ODP Corporation. “We’re inspired by the success stories from small business owners whose lives we’ve touched through this program so far, and we hope to continue building a coalition of like-minded companies to help advance business creation and growth opportunities for Black and Hispanic businesses for years to come.”
With support from community partners and corporate partners like NCR Foundation, plus Office Depot and OfficeMax customers and associates, the program will expand its reach in 2022 to provide impactful, measurable and scalable support services and educational opportunities to help small businesses grow in Dallas, Detroit, Fort Worth, Houston, Minneapolis, Phoenix and beyond.
To learn more about Elevate Together™ powered by Round It Up America®, including how to participate as a small business or donate to the initiative to help drive change, please visit www.elevatetogether.org.
About Elevate Together™
Elevate Together™ powered by Round It Up America® is a nonprofit initiative designed to address systemic discrimination and historical racial disparities in business growth and profitability in Black and Hispanic communities. Through a partnership with the National Urban League and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the initiative delivers education, access and aid to Black and Hispanic small businesses. Founded by The ODP Corporation, Elevate Together™ is supported by a coalition of like-minded companies with a mission to strengthen our local communities, foster job creation, and close the racial wealth gap. Learn more at www.elevatetogether.org.
About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of business services and supplies, products and digital workplace technology solutions to small, medium and enterprise businesses, through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals and technicians, online presence, and approximately 1,100 stores. Through its banner brands Office Depot®, OfficeMax®, ODP Business Solutions™, Varis™ and Grand&Toy®, as well as others, the company offers its customers the tools and resources they need to focus on their passion of starting, growing and running their business. For more information, visit news.theodpcorp.com and investor.theodpcorp.com.
ODP, ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot are trademarks of The Office Club, Inc. OfficeMax is a trademark of OMX, Inc. Varis is a trademark of Varis, LLC. Grand&Toy is a trademark of Grand & Toy, LLC in Canada. ©2022 Office Depot, LLC. All rights reserved. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
About Round It Up America®
Round It Up America (RIUA) is a non-profit organization that provides participating businesses, known as RIUA Mission Partners, the opportunity for customers to donate when paying their bill. RIUA Mission Partners select their own charities based on causes that are important to their organization, team members and customers. Companies around the country are making a difference through this powerful platform for charitable giving. For more information, please visit www.rounditupamerica.org.
Environmental Pollutants vs. Human Health:
And the winner is… – February 24
New Member Online Orientation – March 12
Legislative Update – March 16
Gun Crisis in Florida & America – March 29
(West Palm Beach, FL – February 17, 2022) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC)today invited concerned adults to four timely, informative, and FREE Zoom events in February and March:
Thursday, February 24 at 7 pm
Spotlight Event
Environmental Pollutants vs. Human Health:
And the winner is….
Co-hosted by the Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group and the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County, this panel presentation will include:
+ Ankush Bansal, MD is a traveling hospitalist board certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and is currently Voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Florida International University in Miami. The Governor-Elect of the Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Bansal is the -founder and co-chair of Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, co-founder of Climate Reality Project Palm Beach (now part of the Boca chapter), a board member of the Florida Physicians for Social Responsibility, a COP participant with the Global Climate & Health Alliance, and a Climate for Health Ambassador. His professional interests are preventive medicine through lifestyle change and climate change. Based in Delray Beach, he is the 2021 Physician “Hero” for the Palm Beach County Medical Society.
+ Patrick Ferguson, Esq. has been the Organizing Representative for Sierra Club’s Stop Sugar Field Burning Campaign since June 2016. An attorney who received his law degree from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 2015, he was engaged in private general practice and local activism for numerous environmental and progressive causes in the Broward County area prior to joining the Sierra Club.
+ Anthony L. Pearson-Shaver, MD is the Director of the Pediatric Residency Program at The Children’s Hospital at Palms West and Chair and Clinical Professor at Nova Southeastern University’s Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, trained as a Pediatric Critical Care Fellow at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and spent 26 years at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University where he served in several senior positions in Pediatric Medicine. He was the Thomas B. and Doris E. Black Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at Mercer University School of Medicine, Medical Director of the Children’s Hospital Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia, and has authored scholarly articles for various publications.
+ Howard Simon, Ph.D. is a Board member of the Florida Policy Institute and was formerly the longest serving state director for the American Civil Liberties Union. A CCNY graduate, he earned a Ph.D. in legal and political philosophy from the University of Minnesota. At the ACLU, he helped draft the constitutional amendment to restore the right to vote, challenged restrictions on voter registration and efforts to restrict early and Sunday voting, and helped secure passage of the Fair Districts Amendments curbing partisan Gerrymandering. Following his retirement from the ACLU, Dr. Simon created the Clean Okeechobee Waters Foundation to work with biomedical scientists and physicians who have linked toxins produced by harmful algae blooms to neurological diseases, including ALS and Alzheimer’s.
Moderated by Brent Schillinger, MD, co-chair of LWVPBC’s Health Committee. A past president of the Palm Beach County Medical Society who currently chairs the society’s Opioid Healthcare Response Initiative, he received his MD at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He has chaired the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs for both the Palm Beach County Medical Society and the Florida Medical Association, represents the medical community on the Palm Beach Ethics Coalition and serves as vice chair of the Florida Policy Institute a nonpartisan think tank that focuses on the fiscal impact of education, affordable housing, food supply, and health care issues. He holds clinical academic appointments at Nova Southeastern University, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Miami.
Link to Connect:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84141526298?pwd=RmJsenpBa0lYV1hsbU1Pc2JaZzRIdz09#success
Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 am
New Member Online Orientation
Targeted to both new LWVPBC members and those thinking about joining, this Zoom event is for anyone interested in knowing more about the League’s work on such critical issues as the environment, civics education, voting rights, gun safety, voter services, education, health care, and the national popular vote. There will also be special presentations on the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization’s ongoing efforts on behalf of voter protection, as well as diversity and equity.
Link to Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodu-hqjsjGNbJGHWdmKFpSF_HJTH_q3Im
Wednesday, March 16 at Noon
Hot Topic Discussion
Legislative Update
Guest Speaker:
Cecile Scoon, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, who will summarize the just-completed 2022 Legislative Session, including redistricting and League’s efforts to ensure Fair Districts as required by the Florida Constitution. A practicing civil rights attorney who previously served as chair of the Florida League’s efforts on Restoration of Rights (including passage of Florida’s 2018 Amendment 4), she also headed the Health Care Action Team and was on the legal teams in the fight for fair districts following the 2010 Census.
Link to Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SpDYfky9SOS4FwPhC-rehg
Tuesday, March 29 at 2 pm
Spotlight Event
The Gun Crisis in Florida and the United States
Presented by LWVPBC’s Gun Safety Issue Group
Guest Speaker:
Tom Gabor is an internationally recognized criminologist and sociologist will discuss the myths and misunderstandings about guns and gun violence. Through his books, articles, and presentations, he makes the gun crisis easy to comprehend while offering positive action steps that concerned people can take.
Link to Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UqGO4EksSLinXC3uH-5CAw
Note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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 www.lwvpbc.org or
Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22
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, March 2, 9, 16, 23
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. 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, March 3, 10, 24, 31
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 brush strokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject.
Fridays, March 4, 11, 25, April 1
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 brush strokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject.
Saturday, March 5
Family Fun: Kumihimo
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required.
Kumihimo is the traditional technique of making braids and cords in Japan. Join us in making a special kumihimo bracelet for yourself or a loved one.
Saturday, March 5
Tea Ceremony (Workshop)
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $50. Advance Registration Required.
The workshop teaches the basics of sadō – The Way of Tea – necessary to understand the aesthetics of sadō and to fully enjoy the tea ceremony itself. Participants become familiar with guest etiquette, how to make a bowl of tea, and tea service propriety.
Saturday, March 5
Block Printing (Workshop)
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $50. 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.Join instructor Brian Reedy who has been teaching this ancient method for over two decades, and offers an approach that is easily accessible for beginners, yet challenging for seasoned artists.
Sundays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 10, 24, May 1, 15
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese – Part 3 (In-Person Class)
Time: Level I: 10:15am – 11:15am
Cost: $110 (Morikami Members $100). Advance Registration Required.
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese is a beginner and lower intermediate program teaching Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to Japanese culture and lifestyles through lessons and conversation. Levels I and II use Japanese for Busy People I (JBP I) and levels III and IV use Japanese for Busy People II(JBP II). Fall, winter, and spring sessions of each level should be taken sequentially as a series.
Sundays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 10, 24, May 1, 15
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese – Part 3 (Virtual Class)
Time: Level I – 1:00pm-2:00pm
Level II – 2:10pm-3:10pm
Level III – 3:20pm-4:20pm
Level IV – 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $100 (Morikami Members $90). Advance Registration Required.
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese is a beginner and lower intermediate program teaching Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to Japanese culture and lifestyles through lessons and conversation. Levels I and II use Japanese for Busy People I (JBP I) and levels III and IV use Japanese for Busy People II(JBP II). Fall, winter, and spring sessions of each level should be taken sequentially as a series.
Sundays, March 13, 27 or Thursdays, March 3, 17
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginner Class)
Time: 10:15am – 12:15am
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55). Advance Registration Required.
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
Sundays, March 13, 27
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Intermediate Class)
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: $55 (Morikami Members $50). Advance Registration Required.
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering.
Sunday, March 13
Documentary Film Screening: The Underground Scene in LA and Tokyo: Art + Music with Discussion led by Filmmaker Akira Boch
Sponsored by JM Family EnterprisesTime: 1pm
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission
Delve into the underground scene of LA and Tokyo through three documentary short films – Atomic Cafe: The Noisiest Corner in J-Town, Our Man in Tokyo: The Ballad of Shin Miyata, and Giant Robot: Kind of Like Home by award winning filmmaker Akira Boch. How did a family-owned restaurant in LA’s Japan Town come to be the popular hang-out for the punk rock scene in the late 1970s? Learn about the struggles and obsessions of Shin Miyata, a Tokyo-based record label owner and promoter who specializes in the difficult task of distributing Chicano music in Japan. Lovers of Japanese art and pop culture found a community and home with peers and artists in LA’s unique store and gallery, Giant Robot. Boch ingeniously delivers us a glimpse of the history, the passion, and inspiration of the people that thrive, live, and created these underground scenes. Join Boch as he parts the curtains for us to peek into these distinct spheres in LA and Tokyo.
Akira Boch is an award winning filmmaker and the Director of the Watase Media Arts Center at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. He has an MFA in Directing from the UCLA School of Film, TV, and Digital Media, and has made over 50 short films, documentaries, and music videos. His feature film, The Crumbles, went on a nationwide tour of theaters, festivals, and universities, and is available on Amazon Prime Video. His documentary, Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience, won an Emmy in the category of Arts Programming and is available on the PBS website.
Saturday, March 19
Sado: The Way of Tea (Demonstration)
Time: 12pm, 1:30pm or 3pm
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission.
Observe Japanese sadō, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sadō — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), 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.
Friday, March 25
Karesansui: Raking Demonstration
Time: 10:30am
Cost: FREE with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required.
Karesansui or dry landscape garden is founded on Zen ideology using carefully composed rock arrangements and gravel or sand. A karesansui is carefully raked to represent characteristics of water such as currents and waves while boulder arrangements may be interpreted as islands. Learn about our Late Rock Garden and observe how the raking can be a practice in mindfulness and meditation.
Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27
The Joy of Carving – Chirirenge Ramen Spoon Edition (Workshop)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $150 (2-day workshop). Advance Registration Required.
Chirirenge in Japanese is the name of the soupspoons from Asia and used as ramen spoons in Japan. Unlike the western spoon, it has a flat bottom and is deep to hold more soup. The handle is curved upwards and the shape mimics a fallen petal of the lotus flower called renge in Japanese. The word chiri means, “to fall off.” The workshop is a craft experience designed to help participants slow down for the sake of spoon carving and learn about this culturally unique utensil. Participants focus on the tactile exploration of wood as a creative medium, learning carving techniques to shape one’s work into functional art. This workshop covers everything from wood selection, the ramen spoon design, and finishing oils, along with knife, blade, and carving techniques so participants can experience the joy of creating their own hand-carved kitchen tool.
Sunday, March 27
The Way of Taiko – The Heartbeat of Japan (Workshop)
Time: 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm
Cost: $60 Advance Registration Required
This workshop introduces participants to the history and practice of taiko drumming. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They will become familiar with the way of taiko and its drumming techniques. Top performers from South Florida’s Fushu Daiko will conduct the workshop. The group is recognized by Seiichi Tanaka, the master of San Francisco Taiko Dojo, who brought taiko to the United States and who trained senior members of the Fushu Daiko group.
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.
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